GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
2018
THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1915 - 1919 A.L. 5915 - 5919
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1915 - Wichita 1916 - Topeka 1917 - Wichita 1918 - Topeka 1919 - Wichita
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PROCEEDINGS OP THE
M.-.W-. GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS.
FIFTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, F E B R U A R Y 17 & 18, A . D . 1916, A. L. 5915.
VOLUME XVI. PART 3. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM L. BURDICK, Grand Master, Lawrence. R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M . . W.'. GRAND LODGE.
1915
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1915. •.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK
....Grand Master
Lawrence.
R.- . w.-. G I L E S H . LAMB Deputy Grand Master ..Yates Center Grand Senior PTerden ..Great Bend. R. .w.- .CHARLES E . LOBDELL R.- . w.-. W I L L I A M I. STUART Grand Junior'Warden. Hiawatha. R.- . w.-.WILLIAM FRANK MARCH....Grand Treasurer Lawrence. Grand Secretary Topeka. R.- . w.-. A L B E R T K . WILSON W. •.FRANCIS S . BLAYNBY Grand Chaplain Abilene. W. •.OWEN J. WOOD Grand Senior Deacon....Topeka. W. '.JOHN M . PLEASANT Grand Junior Deacon ..Burlington. Grand Marshal Centralia. W. '.JAMES P . SAMS H . THOMPSON Grand Sword Bearer Gove. w. •.RICHARD '.WILLIAM G. B B E L E R Grand Senior Steward..Mankato. w. '.WARREN 0. PRATZ Grand Junior Steward..Fort Scott. w.•.GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER..Grand Pursuivant Marysville. w. Oberlin. w.'. W. AMER BURNETT..,.^ Grand Tyler
.
PLACE OF MEETING—1916. The sixtieth Annual Communication of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, will be held in the city of Topeka, on the third Wednesday, being the 16th day of February, A. D . 1916, A. L. 5916, at 9 o'clock A. M.
PRESS OF KETCHESON PRINTING CO., LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
PROCEEDINGS M:.
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LODGE:
A. F . & A . M. OF K A N S A S .
F I F T Y - N I N T H ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
WICHITA, KANSAS, February 17,1915. The M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Ac-' cepted Masons of Kansas, convened in Annual Communication in the Banquet Hall of the Scottish Rite Temple, in the city of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 17th day of February, A. D. 1915, A. L. 5915, a t 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T . M.'.W.'. CHARLES H . CHANDLER ..Grand Master Topeka. R.-.W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK Deputy Grand Master....Jjawrence. R.'. W.". GILES H . LAMB Grand Senior Warden ..Yates Center. R.'. W.". CHARLES E . LOBDBLL Grand Junior Warden..Great Bend. R.-. W.". WILLIAM FRANK MARCH. Grand Treasurer
R.-. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON Grand W.'.FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY Grand W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART Grand W.'. WILLIAM NELSON Grand W.'. JAMES W . E B Y .' Grand W.-. JOHN S. CADY Grand W.". GEORGE W . TROUT Grand W.". HOLMES W.HAVILAND.as Grand W.". JOHN H . CLARKE Grand W.'. W. AMER BURNETT Grand
Lawrence.
Secretary Topeka. Chaplain Abilene. Senior Deacon....Hiawatha. Junior Deacon ..Topeka. Marshal Howard. Sword Bearer Dodge City. Senior Steward ..Pittsburg. Junior Steward.Kansas City. Pursuivant Leavenworth. Tyler Oberlin.
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OPENING CEREMONY. A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.-. W.-. Grand Master opened the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain, and music by the Lyric Quartette. OPENING PRAYER.
O Thou Almighty Architect of the Universe, Thou art our Father, infinite in wisdom,, eternal in truth and unlimited in love, and we humbly beseech Thee graciously- to impart unto Thy servants here assembled such a measure of these attributes'as may be needful on this occasion for Thy honor and our blessing. The great trestle-board of Thy divine plan and design for our upbuilding in wisdom, strength and beauty lies open before us, and we seek from Thee understanding and courage to work it out in our lives as men and Masons. That we may do this in full measure, we beseech Thee to bestow thy personal blessing upon the Grand Master and all who are appointed to bear rule with him, upon all the brethren here assembled, and upon all the Craft wherever dispersed in all the scattered forests and quarries of the earth. Grant Thy consolation unto those to whom the year has brought sickness, sorrow and need of sympathy. Bless .with Thy mercy and bring to repentance the warring nations of the earth. Continue the dispensation of the grace to all abiding in and those having charge of our Masonic Home, and make it still more abundantly express our Masonic Charity. Graciously abide with us during this Communication, and sanctify all our work and comradeship, so that every word and act shall honor Thee and bless the fraternity. Amen. . I N T R O D U C T I O N OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The several Grand Representatives, as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials, were presented to the Grand Master by W.-. JAMES W . EBY, Grand Marshal, and introduced to the Grand Lodge. Proper acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by R.". W.". WILLIAM L . BURDICK, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Representative of Puerto Rico. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.-. W.". Grand Master extended a cordial welcome and invitation to all Master Masons to attend at this Annual Communication.
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R E P O R T OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.*. JOHN MCCULLAGH, chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER R.-. W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK R.\ W.'. GILES H . LAMB R.". W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.-. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer.
R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.-. W.-.
WILLIAM I. STUART WILLIAM NELSON JAMES W . E B Y JOHN S. CADY GEORGE W . TROUT HOLMES W . HAVILAND
;.
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
W.-. JOHN H . CLARKE W.'. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
PAST E L E C T I V E GRAND OFFICERS.
Past Grand Masters. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-.
MATTHEW M . MILLER DAVID B . FULLER JAMES H . M C C A L L MAURICE L . STONE PERRY M . HOISINGTON BESTOR G . BROWN THOMAS G . FITCH EDWARD W . WELLINGTON HENRY F . MASON A L E X . A. SHARP WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON ELRICK C . COLE
Past Grdnd Junior R.-.W.-. JAMBS M . K E C K
Se?vicJ. 1885 1892 1895 1898 1901 1903 1904 1907 1908 1911 1912 1913
Warden. 1882
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Dist. No. R.-. W:-. HARRY S. MOULTON 2 R.-.W.-. R. J. MCFARLAND 4 R.-.W.-. JAMES S. PBLLETT 5 R.-.W.-. D A R W I N W . A H R E N S 6 R.-.W.-.JosiAH S. PALLING 7 R.-. W.-. WILLIAM O . KNIGHT. 9 R.-.W.-.ELMORE R . PATTYSON ..10 R.-.W.-.C.W. HENDERSHOT 11 R.-. W.-. GEORGE HARMAN 12 R.-. W.-. DAVID M . HORKMANS ..13 R.-. W.-. EDSON J. L U N G E R . . . 14 R.-.W.-.EDWIN C . EAGLES 16 R.-. W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER 18 R.-. W . - . F R A N K L . GEARY 19 R.-.W.-.FRANKLIN S. ADAMS 20 R.-. W.-. GEORGE W . HART 21 R.-.W.-. ARTHUR C . BROWN 22 R.-.W.-.JOSEPH A. HOLLAWAY..23 R.-. W.-. OLCOTT W . LITTLE 26 R.-.W.-.ALGIE F . SIMS 28 R.-. W.-. ARTHUR L. D Y E R ....29 R.-. W;-. D. BLAINE HERMAN 31
Dist. No. R.-.W.-.ARTHUR S . F R E E S E 32 R.-.W.-.JOSEPH A. DAVIS 33 R.-.W-'-WlLBBR E. ROBBINS ...34 R.-.W.-.ANDRAL G . N0RRI5 .35 R.-.W.-. JAMES F . M C C O Y . . . . 36 R.-.W.-.HUGH B . DAVIS ...37 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM C . B E E L E R . . . . 3 8 R.-. W.-.Louis D . BLACHLY 40 R.-.W.-.STANFORD M . SMART....42 R.-.W.-.GEORGE F . MELVIN 43 R.-.W.-.HARMON J. BOWER 44 R.-.W.-. C. W. M I L L E R , J R . ,.46 R.-.W.-.HAYES FLOYD 47 R.-.W.-.FRED E . FULLER...-. -...48 R.-.W.-.HOMER B . ROBISON..."...49 R.-.W.-.PERCY SHINNEMAN 50 R.-.W.-.R. H. THOMPSON 51 R.-.W.-.PAUL R I C H 52 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM 0 . STRAIN 54 R.-.W.-.EUGENE L . MORGAN....55 R.-.W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE .57 R.-.W.-.SAMUEL W . FILSON 58
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama ." W.-. JOHN M . K I N K E L . Alberta W.-. GEORGE D . ADAMS. Arkansas W.". FRED H . S T U C K E Y . Arizona W.-. W. AMER BURNETT. British Columbia W.-. AARON H . CONNETT. California M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. Canada W.-. JOHN C . KETCHESON. Colorado W.-. E L M E R E . BLECKLEY. District of Columbia M.-.W.-. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON; England... R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON. niinois M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R . Indiana W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER. OWEN J . WOOD. Ireland W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER. Louisiana M.-.W.'. DAVID B . FULLER. Maine M.-.W.-. JOHN A . ' F E R R E L L . Manitoba W.-. MOSES H . COLE. Maryland W.-. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R . Mexico (York Grand Lodge)....M.-.W.-. EZRA B . FULLER. Minnesota W.-. JOHN C . E L Y . Mississippi W.-.
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Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Puerto Rico Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont AVashington AVestern Australia AVest Virginia
OF
M.'. W.". .R.-. W/.. W/.. W /. W/.. M / . W /. M/. W. . W/. W/. W.-. R/. AV/. M.:W.: M.-.W.-. R.'. AV.-. AV.\ AV.'. AV.-. M.-. AV.R.-. AV.-. AV.-. M.-.AV.-. AV.-. M.-.AV.-. AV.' .
KANSAS.
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PERRY M . HOISINGTON. AVILLIAM I. STUART. HARRY E . PEACH. A. SIDNEY CHASE. CHARLES E . HALL. MAURICE L . STONE. ALEX. A. SHARP. BRUCE GRIFFITH. JOHN MCCULLAGH. JOSEPH D . F E L L . CHARLES E . LOBDELL. AVILLIAM L . BURDICK. ELRICK C . COLE. AVILLIAM FRANK MARCH. ED-WARD AV. AVAYNANT. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. CHARLES A. LOUCKS. BESTOR G . BROWN. GILES H . LAMB. HARVEY C . LIVERMORE. HENRY F . MASON. AUGUSTUS O . AVELLMAN. THOMAS.G. FITCH. JOHN AV. NEILSON.
PAST MASTERS. EDWARD AV. AVAYNANT ....NO. FRED T. N Y E PHILIP E . STOTLER JAMES SNEDDEN OLIVER C . M I L L E R JOHN C. KETCHESON NEWTON E . M A N N HARRY E . PEACH CLARK H . MARTIN EARL E . FAWCETT AVILLIAM H . HARRISON.... AVILLIAM R . IRWIN JAMES C . BLEVINS AVILLIAM R . KLINEDENST AARON H . CONNETT D. GLENN MARTIN EARLY W . POINDEXTER... NATHAN B . THOMPSON .... ROBERT F . HUNTER HARVEY C . LIVERMORE... CHARLES T . H I G H
2 23 3 5 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 14 15 15 15 17 17 18 19 27
JOHN H . OSBORN No. JOHN C . STRAW ARTHUR MORRISON CHARLES B . AVIARD AVILLIAM J. GLENN THOMAS J . BOONE AVILLIAM S. E B E R L E ELMER F . STRAIN SAMUEL G . ZIMMERMAN.... FRANK AV. M I L L S . THERON C . KIRKPATRICK ALFRED A. RODGERS AVILLIAM R . CARRIE DAVID R . ABBOTT GEORGE D . ADAMS FRANK R . SPIER EDWARDS A. HILLER DAVID C . MBTHVEN JAMES J. FRENCH CARL HARRIS AMASA T . NEYHART
29 30 38 40 42 49 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 54 60 60 60 60 63 65 66
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WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG ..NO. J O H N M . PLEASANT OLIVER M . ANDERSON.... JOHN M . BANNAN , JAY C . BIGGER JOSHUA D . ROBSON R A L P H C . HENDERSON .... CHARLES E . SCOTT GUY W . K Y L E ELBERT S . SLAGLB MATHEW W . CAVE JAMES B . D E V I E R ARCH D E B R U C E J O H N A. STEWART H E N R Y S . SPEER FRANKLIN L . PAYNE E D W I N T . RIDGWAY; JAMES R . HOLMES JAMES H . BEEGLE THOMAS C . B A B B EZRA D . RUSSELL H E R B E R T L . HUMPHREY.. R E U B E N S. I/A WHENCE.... GEORGE E . HARRIS GALUSHA A . K I N G JOSEPH R . CARTER L E W I S L . BINGAMAN D A N I E L W. BLAIR CASPER P. SWANK H U G H P. FARRELLY JOSEPH L. GALBREATH... MARVIN L . TRUBY N I L E S W . SABIN JOSEPH DUNCAN FELL JOHN W . NEILSON ARTHUR L . SHUTE. MAURICE M . GINBTTE FREDERICK J. G R I F F I T H . . JOSEPH 0. M O F F E T T EARL M . HUDKINS LOUIS W . D A V I S THEODORE H . DOHRER.... DERRELL S . CALL JOHN A. F E R R E L L JOHN D . M C B R I A N JOSEPH I. TUCKER JOHN M . K I N K E L
66 66 72 73 .74 74 76 79 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 88 94 95 95 98 99 99 99 100 102 103 103 103 105 107 112 113 113 114 114 114 120 125 132 133 134 136 136 139 140
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THE
February,
EMMETT A . NOONAN No. ALBERT O . JUSTICE ALBERT C. HASKELL JOHN C . E L Y ELIJAH K . RAPER ALBERT C . M C C L I N T I C . . . THOMAS H . SMYTH FRANCIS E . DEMUTH A. SIDNEY CHASE CHARLES N . FOWLER JAMES C. 0 . MORSE ARTHUR W . LYNN GEORGE B . DEAL JOHN M . DUMFIELD GEORGE W . ELLIOTT JAMES W . PECKHAM EMMETT L . TRUEX JOHN J. HAYS WILLIAM H . M I Z E SILAS J. NICHOLS HOMER C . VAN HORN WILLIAM B . WIRSHING.... BENJAMIN H . BEATTE J. FREDERICK LADERER.... ANDERS SORENSEN HERBERT R . H U L L ARTHUR L . FISHER JOSEPH J. LANDES ALEXANDER L . BROWNE.. JOHN SWANSON THOMAS R . MAY RICHARD NODURFT ROY S . BAYSINGER JOHN MCCULLAGH JOSEPH E . PRITCHARD WILLIAM J. KBYTE CLYDE E . SIMMON HARVEY 0 . DAVIS HENRY A. MEIBERGEN.... CREED M . D I L L O N M O S E S H . COLE THEODORE PELZEL GRAFTON D . WHITAKER.. JOSEPH W . BRIDGES JAMES SUTHERLAND RALPH W . PIXLEY ROY W . HELLWORTH
140 141 142 142 143 145 145 146 146 146 150 150 150 152 153 157 159 160 160 165 167 171 171 172 172 175 175 175 177 182 189 192 193 194 196 197 200 200 204 204 206 206 212 220 220 222 222
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JESSE A. WHITSITT No. OWEN J. WOOD.. GEORGE W . BAINTER SADLIER J. HODGINS FRANK D. EGGLESTON AUGUST R. HAUSMANN... GEORGE W . R E E D JESSE T . BROWN JOHN F . JORGENSEN JAMES T . LIKENS FRED R . LANTER JAMES A. STARKE HENRY INGRAM BENJAMIN F . ZOOK THOMAS J. SWANK WILLIAM H. McCuE HARVEY S . MCINTOSH PERRY BRUNSTETTER GEORGE W. SCOTT ALVA L . SWEARINGEN WILLIAM H. BOSTON JOHN H . SCHIERECK THOMAS C . WILSON CHARLEY B . ERSKINE HARRY L . IRWIN CHARLES A. LOUCKS FRANCIS L. PIERCE ARTHUR FAUTEUX R. TREAT PAYNE SAMUEL HINDMAN J O H N ' B . FLEMING FRANK M . NEWMAN WILLIAM S. GRANT
224 225 225 225 230 230 234 236 238 239 248 254 255 255 258 258 258 266 272 272 273 279 282 283 288 289 289 297 297 297 301 301 303
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KANSAS.
JBRUCE GRIFFITH No. FRED H . STUCKEY JAMES F . BENNETT JULIUS E . LULING RICHARD E . BIRD HENRY WALLENSTEIN EDWARD W . W I N N WILLIAM A. THOMPSON... LOUIS D . BLACHLY TiLGHMAN B . JETER GEORGE GETTY HARRY E . WALTER EZRA B . FULLER WILLIAM G . KELLEY ERNEST PRINGLE JONATHAN SCHMITTER BENJAMIN J. GUNN JOHN W . GIST FRED W . WEDEL ALPHA J. WEDEL.. HARRY L. DURST WILLIAM J. CROSBY ERIC ERICKSON WALTER A. LYTLE RANSOM STEPHENS M I L E S S. GILLIDETT HENRY B . JORDAN CHARLES HIEBSCH :. WILLIAM LESLIE JOSEPH H. COGSWELL HARVEY A.-THOMAS L E E ROY HAWN H O W A R D ' C . TlLLOTSON...
447 303 303 303 303 303 303 305 307 307 308 309 309 311 326 327 328 329 335 346 346 346 347 353 356 362 367 377 378 378 384 389 393 401
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Leavenworth No. 2 . — H O M E R D . TROSPER, M . ; BENJAMIN F . NEWSOME, proxy for S. W.; J E S S E A. HALL, J. W.
Wyandotte No. 3.—WALTER H . WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kickapoo No. i.—BENJAMIN F . HIGHFILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Washington No. 5.—WILLIAM M . THISTLE, M . ; ROY M . WYATT, S . W . ; FRANK S . ALTMAN, proxy for J. W.
Lawrence No. 6.—WILLIAM J. W.
H . QUAKENBUSH, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Union No. 7.—CHARLES O . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRANKLIN DAVIS, proxy for J. W.
Rising Sun No. 8.—WARREN
O . PRATZ, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Acacia No. 9.—CHARLES J. W.
February,
STARKWEATHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
King Solomon No. 10.—FRANK C . DIEPENDORF, M . ; LUCIEN B . R U T H ERFORD, S. W.; JOHN M . FELLER, J. W. Jewell No. 11.—HERBERT
R . GROOME, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Emporia No. 12.—WILLIAM R . IRWIN, proxy for M.; FRANK B . WOOD, S. W.; RICHARD 0 . MORRIS, proxy for J. W. ' Nemaha No. 13.—FRANK
L . M I L L S , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oskaloosa No. li.—JAMES
C . BLEVINS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N , M . , proxy for J. GEORGE W . THATCHER, proxy for S. W. Lafayette No. 16.—CHARLES
W.;
A. SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Topeka No. 17.—RALPH W . SQUIRES, M . ; CARL W . NELLIS, proxy for S. W . ; FLAVIUS 0 . BURKET, J. W . Ottawa No. 18.—JAMES W . BECKER, M . ; CHARLES H . MARTIN, S . W . ; CLARENCE E . DANIEL, proxy for J. W. Olathe No. 19.—GEORGE FAY, S . W .
W . NORRIS, M . , proxy for J. W.; R. CECIL
Valley Falls No. 21.—GEORGE
ELA, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Melvern No. 22.—CHARLES
E . GANTS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Palmyra No. 23.—CHRISTY
J. FISCHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Osage Valley No. 2 i . — W A L T E R W . HARRELL, M . , proxy for J. W.; M A R T I N L . MELSON, S . W . Oketo No. 25.—JAMES
H . CLAYTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Longton No. 26.—MARION Neosho No. 27.—ELMER
M . M I L L E R , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. L . GENTRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Eldora No. 28.—JOSEPH
H . G R E E N , M : , proxy.for S. W. and J. W.
Pacific No. 29.—HARRY
E . DUNCAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Towanda No. 30.—EDGAR A. SPAULDING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Auburn No. 32.—WALTER
R . BLACK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mound City No. 33.—FRED W . STUART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. 31,.—GEORGE A. SHOVE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha No. 35.—JOHN A. SCHILLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Paola No. 37.—PAUL lola No. 38.—ARTHUR
A. MABES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. MORRISON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Seneca No. 39.—FRANK L . GEARY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. . De Soto No. iO.—CHARLES McKinley
B . WIARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
No. 1,1.—RAY M . CLARK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Holton No. i2.—JOHN
F . SAUNDERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Delphian No. J,!,.—JASON
L . BRONSTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Boston No. ^ 5 . ^ T H O M A S C . ADAMSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Mackey No. 1,8.—DixoN H. WOODS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Nine Mile No. i9.—IRA J. MCCALMAN, M . ; W I L L I S O . THOMAS, S . W.; THOMAS J. BOONE, proxy for J. W. Lake No. 50.—HARRY V. COCHRAN, M . , proxy for S. W.; DANIEL B . LANDIS, proxy for J. W. Orient No. 51.—FRED S. W.
C . FULLER, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN WILTON.
Pottawatomie No. 52.—GROVER J. W. Wetmore No. 53.—OLLIE
C . URBANSKY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. WOODMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Shawnee No. 5Jf.—GEORGE A. OLSON, M . ; JAMES K . HUGHES, S . W . ; DAVID R . ABBOTT, proxy for J. W. Spring Hill No. 56.—RICHARD
PAYNE, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Coyville No. 57.—CLARENCE
E . MARR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
MeCracken No. 58.—PERCY S. W.
D . EDGINGTON, J. W., proxy for M. and
Salina No. 60.—ROBERT G . KIMBALL, M . ; PAUL P. EDQUIST, S . W . ; RICHARD H . CRAVENS, proxy for J. W. La Cygne No. 61.—HOWARD L . CLARKE, M . ; FRANK A. LEASURE, S . W.; MARION F . LEASURE, J. W. Ridgeway No. 62.—CHARLES J. W. Adams No. 63.—JAMES
E . BLACKBURN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. FRENCH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Gardner No. 65.—THOMAS
C . GREENE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Burlington No. 66.—WILLIAM J. W. Frankfort No. 67.—JOSEPH
A. ZSCHEILE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
S . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hiram No. 68.—SAMUEL NIRDLINGER, M . , proxy for S. W.; CHARLES FRIEDBURG, J. W. Star No. 69.—CLARENCE O . WILSON, J. W., proxy for M.; CHESTER F . EBLING, proxy for S. W. Carbondale No. 70.—ELLIOTT J. W.
T . HECKART, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Huron No. 72.—OLIVER M . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Chetopa No. 73:—JOHN
M . BANNAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Wamego No. 75.—JESSE L . JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; A B E G I L T NER, J R . , proxy for J. W. Erie No. 76.—RALPH
C . HENDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
Corinthian No. 79.—ARTHUR B . PRATT, M . ; HARRY KEELER, proxy for S. W.; ERNEST B . THORN, J. W . Zeredatha No. 80.—E. HUGH FINLEY, M . ; MARTIN A. HOUGHTON, S . W.; WALTER GRESHAM, proxy for J. W. Tuscan No. 82.-—LUCIAN L . THRALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Doric No. 83.—DON
WESTHEFPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Jefferson No. 8^.—FRED
L . DAVIS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Sutton No. 85.—IRA S . JEWELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Sunflower No. S6.—HAREY J. WILLIAMS, M . ; GEORGE L . MILLER, S . W.; HARRY E. ATCHISON, J. W.
Mankato No. 87.—RUSH
B . NEWBURY, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR
T. THOMPSON, S . W .
Eureka No. 88.—JOHN A. HALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Home No. 89.—REUBEN E . MATHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Golden Rule No. 90.—FERDINAND VOILAND, S . W . , proxy for M.; WILLIAM NELSON, proxy for J. W.
Marysville No. 91 .—GEORGE T. MOHRBACHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Devon No. 92.—ERNEST JOHNSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Girard No. 93.—AUGUST WASEM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harmony No. 9^.—GEORGE W . HANNEKEN, M . , proxy for J. W. HOWARD BEEGLB, proxy for S. W.
Conslellaiion No. 95.-^WILLIAM L . STRYKER, M . , proxy for S. W. . ALBERT A. NATTIER, J. W.
Delaware No. 96.—JAMES
B . COLEMAN, J R . , M . , proxy for J. W.
THOMAS WILLIAMS, proxy for S. W. Patmos No. 97.—ORVILLB HOLFORD, M . ; HARRY T . BROWN, proxy for S. W.; BRUCE R. LOGAN, proxy for J. W. Benevolent No. 98.—ROY
G. SHEARER, M . ; HERBERT W . ROHRER,
proxy for S. W.; IVOR G. LANGLEY, proxy for J. W. Wichita No. 99.—GLEN CHAMBERLAIN, M . ; L E V I H . KENAGY, S . W . ; OTTO R . SOUDERS, J. W.
Prudence No. 100.—ARTHUR C . HOYT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Keystone No. 102.—WILLIAM O ' D A Y , M . ; GEORGE W . PERRY, S. W . ; RICHARD F . DAVIS, proxy for J. W.
Cedar No. 103.—ALVAH C. JONES, proxy for M.; CHARLES G . WOOD, S. W.; NEWTON SMITH, proxy for J. W.
Frontier No.lOU-—JAMES C . MORROW, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Solomon City No. 105.—EMANUEL Z . BUTCHER, proxy for M.; GEORGE SCOTT, proxy for S. W.; MARION WRIGHT, J. W. Fidelity No. 106.—GORDON
A. BADGER, M . ; GRANT W . GULLIKSON,
proxy for S. W.; OLE S. BRANSON, proxy for J. W. Fortitude No. 107.—JOHN P. RUCKER, M . ; CHARLES W . LANEY, S . W . ; JAMES W . SMITH, J. W.
Memphis No. 108.—L. B E R T BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Winfield No. 110.—PETER J. BRASK, M . , proxy for J . W.; WILLIAM PRIEST, S . W . Hesperian No. i i i . — S H E R M A N JAMES, CHARLES BERKEY, J R . , J. W.
M . ; FRANK
PARR,
S. W . ;
Blue Valley No. 112.—MiVES W. SARIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. St. John's No. 113.—JOHN W . NEILSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Advance No. IH.—HERMAN L . HAASIS, M . , proxy forS. W.; ROY A. W E S T , J . W.
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OF KANSAS.
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Excelsior No. 115.—MARCELLUS B . ATKISON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Muscotah No. ii6.—^HUGH A. WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parsons No. 117.—EDWARD A. TILMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. AlioonaNo.118.—FRED H . DODD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cherokee No. 119.—OSMER L . BUMCROT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Halcyon No. 120.—CHARLES A. RUNYON, M . ; L . HERBERT STERLING, S. W.; GUY S . TUCKER, J. W.
Woodson No. 121 .•—ABRAHAM L . CABLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Clifton No. 122.—ELIZUR E . LORIMORE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Liberty No. 123.-—FLOYD STUMP, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—BERTMAN H . HOCKETT, M . , proxy for S. W.; MARK BOHRER, J. W.
Meridian No. 126.—CHARLES W . SIMMONS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Munden No. 128.—WILL H . STRNAD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Belleville No. 129.—ROBERT M . ARMSTRONG, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES C . GURNEA, proxy for S. W.
Polar Star No. 130.—JAMES C . NELSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Equity No. 131.-^LEE SMITH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Carson No. 132.—Louis W. DAVIS, proxy for M.; FRANK W . SHERMAN, proxy for S. W.; RALPH M . ROBERTSON, proxy for J. W. Crescent No. 133.-—JAMES R . HAYDEN, M . ; HAROLD M . HILL, S . W . ; BURT H . GIBBS, proxy for J. W.
Clay Center No. 131,.—TRUMAN 0 . LOGAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vesper No. 136.—JOHN D . MCBRIAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale No. 137.—RvssEhh GARRISON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Dover No. 138.—JOSIAH R . KING, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Sedgwick No. 139.—JAMES M C I N T I R E , M . ; ALVA MAHANNAH, S . W . ; JOHN T . CONGDON, proxy for J. W.
Reno No. i^O.—ALBERT L . WILSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM PELLS, proxy for S. W. Signal No. 11,1.—ALBERT O . JUSTICE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Newton No.-11,2.—JAMES G . SIEGLINGER, M . ; CHARLES F . HUTTON, S . W.; JOHN A. HETZEL, J. W.
Minneapolis No. 11,3.—IRA E . SEWELL, M . , proxy for J. W.; ELIJAH K. RARER, proxy for S. W. Gilead No. 11,1,.—CLIFFORD S . UNDERWOOD, M . ; C . ROY INGRAHAM, S . W.; R A F E B . FALER, J. W .
Mt. Vernon No. 11,5.-—LLOYD R . LAMBORN, S. W . , proxy for M.; HARRY C. ANNAN, J. W.
Ellsworth No. 11,6.—CHARLES N . FOWLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Center No.
11,7.—THOMAS
KELLETT,
M . ; FREDERICK J.
GRIFFITH,
proxy for S. W.; RALPH E . POWERS, proxy for J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Wa-Keeney No. 11,8.—GROVER L . HAYS, M . ; ARTHUR A. COCKRELL, proxy for S. W.; DAVID E . CYPHER, proxy for J. W. Thayer No. H9.—ESTILE M . EGAN, M . , proxy for S. W.; EDWIN C . EAGLES, proxy for J. W. Wellington No. 150.—DAVID H . KURTZ, M . ; GEORGE F . ELSASS, proxy for S. W.; OTTO F . HENVILLE, J. W. Douglass No. 151.—ARCHIE Leho No. 152.—JOHN
L . WOODS, J, W., proxy for M. and S. W.
F . ROMARY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Luray No. 153.^—GEORGE
W. ELLIOTT, proxy for M., S. W- and J. W..
Lincoln No. 15i.—WINSLOW
CIPRA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hope No. 155.—JAMES W . EBY, M . , proxy for S. W.; H E N R Y P R I E S , proxy for J. W. Haven No. 157.—JAMES W . PECKHAM, proxy for M and S. W.; B E N J A MIN M . L E GRAND, J . W . Aclive No. 158.—B. CARL WATSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Saqui No. 160.—JOHN
B . ANSLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Alma No. i 6 i . — C H A R L E S H . M I E L K E , M . , proxy for S. W.; HENRY E G E R T , proxy for J . W. Sabetha No. 162.—GLEN
R . SEWBLL, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
•Greenwood No. 163.—HARRY E . WICKERSHAM, S . W . , proxy for M.; FRANK G . BROWN, proxy for J. W. Atwood No. 16J,.—BERT
PINNEO, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oxford No. i65.^SiLAS J. NICHOLS, proxy for M.; JOHN W . HARTER, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Farmers No. 166.—HARRY C . BECKMAN, M . ; HOWARD BAYLES, proxy for S. W.; ARTHUR T . SWANSON, proxy for J. W. Lamed No. 167.—CLARENCE E . HOCKER, M . ; KARL W . HOLZAFFEL, S. W.; HOMER C . VAN HORN, proxy for J. W. Parkerville No. 168.—ALEXANDER G . LEITCH, M . ; EARL C . REEVES, S. W.; Y.^JS.LTER T . H A N N , J. W . Blue Rapids No. 169.—FRANK
A. ESTES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sterling No. 171.—ANDREW J. BLACKWOOD, M . ; R E U B E N J. SHAY, proxy for S. W.; MARION TRUEHBART, proxy for J. W. McPherson No. 172. —JAMES A. CASSLER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—WALTER R . HITCHCOCK, M . ; HARVE-Y A. CHEEK, S. W.; ELMER L . N E P T U N E , J. W. Western Star No. 171,.—RAYMOND A. HENDERSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Kirwin No. 175.—HARRISON
P . LANDES,5M., proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Prairie Queen No. 176.—EDWARD and J. W. Russell No. 177.—LELAND Burr Oak No. 178.—OSCAR
S . WOODRUFF, M . , proxy for S. W.
P . CLARKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
ML Moriah No. 179.—RAYMOND C . HANSON, M . , proxy for J. JOHN G . DEMAIN, proxy for S. W.
W.;
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Lenora No. 181.—ROBERT
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
453
WILLS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Burrion No. 182.—EDWARD J. W. Gaylord No. 183.—ARTHUR
H . DUNSWORTH, M . , proxy for S . W . and MCCLAIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Philli-psburg No. 181,.—HARRY B . HENDERSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J.W. Hamlin No. 185.—JERRY
L . SHERRER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mountain Slope No. 186.—EDWIN and J. W.
W. COLDREN, S . W . , proxy for M.
Pittsburg No. 187.—MCPHERSON J. W.
SPENCE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Onaga No. 188.—WILBUR
G . DUNN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
NewaheubaN0.189.—LYMAN R . BESSEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; THOMAS R. M A Y , proxy for S. W. Henri No. 190.—E. OTTO FREIENMUTH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Walnut Valley No. 191.—HAROLD D . M I N E R , M . ; EARL B . HOPPER, S. W.; JAMES O . HUGHES, J. W. Hartford No. 193.—ROY S . BAYSINGER, proxy for M.; D A N RICH, S . W., proxy for J. W. Galena No. 191,.—HUBERT H . HUBBARD, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN MCCULLAGH, proxy for J. W. Hays No. 195.—GEORGE
JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Madison No. 196.—JOSEPH E . PRITCHARD, proxy for M.; JAMES M . MORAN, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM H . GOBURN, J. W. Blue Hill No. 198.—WILLIAM J.W. Norton No. 199.—ARTHUR
E . CRAWFORD, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Anthony No. ZOO.—ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. . . Delphos No. 202.—WILLIAM
S . RICHARDS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sumner No. 203.—ERNEST D . LUDER, M ; GLARENCE A. HOUGH, S . W . ; WALTER L . BAILEY, J. W . Downs No. 201,.—GHARLES E . MANN, M . ; JOSEPH E . BREAKEY, S . W . ; DONN E . NESBITT, proxy for J. W. Eminence No. 205.—JESSE C.DAY, J.W.
E . REYNARD, S. W . , proxy for M.; ROBERT
Harper No. 206.—BRUCE BOTTORFF, proxy for M.; WILMER L . DAGUE, S. W.; HORACE A. L E E , J. W. Friendship No. 208.—ROLAND H . COOK, S . W . Greeley No. 211.—JAMES
F . BROCK, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY
E . LUTHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Olive Branch No. 212.—OBADIAH J.W. Twin Grove No. 213.—ALBERT
R . STILWELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
BLECHA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Sincerity No. 211,.—CHARLES S . GENTRY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Landmark No. 218.—WILLIAM J. W.
H . HUMPHREY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Corner Stone No. 219.—JOHN H. CRAWFORD, S . W .
BERWICK, M . , proxy for J. W.; D A N I E L
Lewis
No. 220.—JAMES SUTHERLAND, proxy for M.; JOSEPH W . BRIDGES, proxy for S. W.; LAWRENCE N . J E F F E R I S , J. W.
Lebanon No. 221.—LEONARD C . HOHR, S . W . , proxy for M.; H U G H S . COOPER, proxy for J. W. St. Bernard No. 222.—CHARLES J. W .
R.'ANDERSON, M.,"proxy for S'. W / a n d
Joppa No. 223.—CHARLES A. THOMPSON, M . ; PERRY D . PETITT, proxy for S. W.; L A U R E N D . RIGGS, proxy for J. W. Anchor No. 22U.—JESSE
A. WHITSITT, proxy for;_M., S. W. and J/^W.
Siloam No. 225.—ELMO B . WHITMORE, M . ; JAMES E . THOMAS, proxy for S. W.; RICHARD S. DuRELL, proxy for J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—THADDEUS BOBBITT, S. W .
S . W H I T E , M . , proxy for J. W.; Louis M.
Jamestown No. 227.—INGBBREGT J. W. Salem No. 228.—JULIAN
VOLLAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
JENKINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ninnescah No. 230.—FRANK J. W.
D . EGGLESTON, proxy for M., S. W. and
Long island No. 231.—JOSEPH
E . GLOSS, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Greenleaf No. 232.—THOMAS
J. SCOTT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Clinton No. 233.—CHARLES
E . RYAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
AxUll No. 2 5 ^ . — G E O R G E W . R E E D , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Garfield No. 235.—JOHNL. STAFFORD, M . ; CHARLES A. JOHNSON, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES J. NEILSON, proxy for J. W. Meriden No. 236.—ROY
D . CHRISTY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Temple No. 237.—HERMAN Urbana No. 239.—JAMBS
W . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. T . LIKENS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Soldier No. 2^0.—THOMAS Linwood No. 2^1.—EARL
L . R E E D , S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. D . BECKEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Miltonvale No. 2Jf2.—WALTER WALTER FURY, J. W . Waverly No. 2U.—KENNETH J. W.
J. LASSEY," proxy for M. and S. W.; J. P . DUNAWAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Marmaton No. 2^5.—CLARK C . THOMAS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Tyrian No. 2i6.—Guv
B . NORRIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Scottsville No. 2i9.—F. MARION GORDON, S . W . , proxy for M . and J. W. Whiting No. 250.—FRANK Galva No. 251.—DAVID
E . MCCURDY, S . W . , proxy for M . and J. W.
L . MAST, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Stafford No. 252.—WILLIAM R . JENKINS, S . W . , proxy for M.; ROY E . ALLEN, proxy for J . W. •
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Oakley No. 253.—LOWRY
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
455
L . MOORE, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d ^ . W.
Ionic No. 25Jf.—WILLIAM G . HEARNB, M . ; JAMES A. STARKE, proxy for S. W.; ALBERT R . HACKER, proxy for J. W. Lyra No. 256.—ERIC
C . STEEPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Westmoreland No. 257.—JOHN
E . WILLIAMS, proxy for M . , S . W. and
J.W. Morton No. 258.—FRED ZIMMERMAN, M . ; JERRY A. WARREN, S . W . ; K E I T H E . COX, J. W.
•Medicine Valley No. 260.—ISAAC MCCULLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Attica No. 262.—'R. D. ELY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Charity No. 263.—JOHN H. SKAGGS, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Logan No. 26^.—ALEXANDER Kilwinning
G . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W: and J. W.
No. 265.—JOHN
L . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mt. Zion No. 266.—PERRY Moline No. 267.—JOHN
BRUNSTETTER, proxy for M . , S . W. and J . W .
M . FASSNACHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Bourbon No. 268.—^MANSON
H . ROSS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Mistletoe No. 269.—ANDREW
G . SMALL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Quenemo No. 270.—GLEN
W . WILSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Armourdale No. 271.—CLIFFORD
D . NICHOLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J.W. Kaw No. 272.—HARRY E. HARLAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Unity No. 273.—HENRY E. GARNER, M . , proxy for J. W.; M E R L R . COLVER, S . W . Black Diamond No. 271,.—CHARLES MAHANES, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J.W. Ashland No. 277.—WILLIAM
G . CARSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W .
Cosmos No. 278.—HENRY E . LEONHARDT, M . ; HARVEY D . RECORDS, S. W.; FREEMAN F . LYON, proxy for J. W. Barney No. 279.—JOHN
H . SCHIERECK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Brainerd No. 280.—JOSEPH E. ROSE, S . W .
C. CORFMAN, M., proxy for J. W.; L o u i s
'Millbrook No. 281.—HARRY Alpha No. 282.—THOMAS
C . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. C . WILSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W .
Preston No. 283.—LESTER
LUTHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Anthem No. 28!,.—ISAIAH
MARSHALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Argonia No. 285.—ABNER
LESLIE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Lotus No. 286.—13.VGK M. BARNES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oak No. 287.^EAiih V. BowBR, M., proxy for S .W. and J. W. Cyrus No. 288.—ALBERT
C . BERTSCHINGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J.W. Emerald No. 289.—FRANCIS Paradise No. 290.—WILLIAM
J. W.
L . PIERCE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. L . DAVENPORT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
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PROCEEDINGS
Beulah No. 291.—AUGUST
OF THE
February,
C . R E I F F , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Kiowa No. 293.—JOHN N . BRACKEN, J. W., proxy for M.; JAMES W . HUTCHISON, proxy for S. W. Comanche No. 295.—JAMES
L . STANLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Highland No. 296.—HUBERT J. W. Apollo
A. MCARTHUR, M . , proxy for S. W. and
No. 297.— ARTHUR FAUTEUX, proxy for M. and S. W.; W I L LIAM H. SNYDER, J. W.
Cable No. 299.—HORACE
G . BODWELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Fargo No. 300.—EDWARD
S . IRVIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Virgil No. 301.—JOHN
B . FLEMING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Gove City No. 302.—CHARLES
C . SPIHER, M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Albert Pike No. 303.-—WAVERLY S . P I P E R , M . ; HENRY G . SEELYE, S. W.; FRANK DUNKIN, J. W. Randall No. S O ^ . - ^ G E O R G E F . LINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Avon No. 305.—GEORGE
M . JOHNSTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
St. Thomas No. S 0 6 . ^ - W I L L I A M D . FERGUSON, M . , proxy for S W. and J. W. Alden No. 308.—TILGHMAN B . JETER, proxy for M . ; N E V I N S . MYERS, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—HARRY
E . WALTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Naphtali No. 310.—EMMETT
H . POWELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Hancock No. 311.—FRED NODSLB, M . ; CHARLES MILLER, GEORGE F . W . KNUTH, proxy for S. W.
J.
W.;
Santa Fe No. 312.—ERNEST
H . ELLIOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Severance No. 313.—LESLIE . J.W.
L . RUDEBAUGH, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Virginia No. 315.—OLIVER
L . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Coolidge No. 316.—JOSEPH
H . CONARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Norcatur No. 317.—RAY R . HOLSINGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norwich No. 319.—GAIL E. FARRIS, S. W .
B . HAMILTON, M . , proxy for J. W.; ORION
Goodland No. 321.—JOHN M . YEARICK, M . ; THOMAS P . LEONARD,proxy for S. W.; IRA RAYMOND TACKWELL, proxy for J. W. BenHur No. 322.—FREDERICK J.W. Caney No. S2i.—WALTER M . and J. W.
E. CAIRNS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
R . K E N T , S . W . ; J E S S H . WILSON, proxy for
La Harpe No. S25.—SYLVESTER K . TOMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Horton No. 326.—IRVING H . HALLOCK, M . ; ALVIN A. MODELAND, proxy for S. W.; JOHN W . M C M A N I G A L , proxy for J. W. Hoyt No. 327.—ALEXANDER
L E E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Gypsum City No. 328.—JONATHAN SCHMITTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Arcadia No. 329.—WILLIAM L . HARRIS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
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La Crosse No. 330.—WILLIAM A. HAYES, M . , proxy for J. W.; W I L LIAM J. LAUGHLIN, proxy for S. W. Hoisington No. 331.—FRED E . CHILDS, M . , proxy for J. W.; RAY E . LEDGERWOOD, S . W . Rob Morris No. 332.—D. WALTER MELTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—ARMON Allen No. 335.—HARRY
P . VAUGHN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
C . GRIMSLBY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Formoso No. 336.—TOBIAS
L . STUDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Frederick No. 337.—WALTER E . MUXLOW, M . , SAMUEL F . BETHERS, proxy for S. W.; ROBERT L . GILLIAM, proxy for J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—E. H E W I T T GRIFFIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lane No. 339.—AUSTIN O . SECREST, M . , proxy for J. W.; SYLVANUS P. VINSON, S . W . Leoti No. 3U0.—WILLIAM
C . DICKEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Parker No. 3^1.—RANSOM
E . POLLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Holyrood No. 3^3.—HARRY
N . WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ashlar No. 3UU.—SCHUYLER C . HARNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Edna No. 3^5.—JACOB H . LOWER, M . ; CLIFFORD GRAHAM, S . W . ; JESSIE SPENCER, J. W. Moundridge No. 3^6.—LUDWIG E . ZIMMERMAN, J. W . Spivey No. 3^7.—CAMERON Hoxie No. 3U8.—LOUIS
KLATT, S . W . ; proxy for M.; LUTHER
J. HEMPHILL, M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W.
E . HUMPHREY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Scammon No. 351.^OscAn QUARY, S. W. Horace No. 352.—WILLIAM
HiSLE, M., proxy for J. W.; RAY B . T A N M . GLENN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Summerfield No. 35i.—WILLIAM J. W.
H . FULWIDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Chautauqua No. 355.—ALBERT H. SCHRADEB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wellsville No. 356.—ROBERT C . WARREN, M . ; ISAIAH G . NOBLE, S . W . ; WALTER A. LYTLE, proxy for J. W. Turon No. 358.—SHERMAN GEESLING, S . W .
H . GUTHRIE, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALVA
Sylvan Grove No. 359.—SIDNEY J. W. Jennings No. 360.—THOMAS Cuba No. 362.—CHARLES
R . LAWSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
L . H I L L , S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
K E S L , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
. Powhatian No. 363.—CHARLES W . LOYD, S . W . , proxy for M., and J. W. Valley Center No. 36i.—JAMES E . CHIPPS, M . ; L E W I S BRIGHT, proxy for S. W.; OSCAR K . WINTERS, J . W . Boling No. 365.—AUGUST HEBLING, M . ; JOHN F . MITCHELL, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES S . JOSLIN, proxy for J. W. Bonner Springs No. 366.—AARON J. BRUNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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S . GILLIDETT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Stohrville No. 368.—FRANCIS
C . COOPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—GEORGE
A. R E E S E , M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Macksville No. 371.—JOSEPH C . HINSHAW, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY E . SEAL, proxy for J. W. Denison No. 372.—WILLIAM
O . MONTGOMERY, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Morrill No. 37S.-^WILLIAM WHISTLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Dwight No. s r ^ . — R O M A N GOSS, M . ; WILLIAM BRUNSWICK, S . W . ; L O U I S C . MEYERS, J. W.
• Grand View No. 376.—CARL L . HAMPY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. WaldronNo.
377.—ALBERT
Zenda No. 378.—HENRY
V. JONES, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
A. WOHLFORD, M . , proxy for S. W.; ELISHA
B. COX, proxy for J. W. Buffalo No. 379.—EDWARD
E . BOWMAN, S . W . , prpxy for M. and J. W.
White City No. 380.—GEORGE WILLIAMS, S. W .
TORGESON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLARK
Wilsey No. 382.—EARL W . RAY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. McDonald No. 383.—OSCAR A. BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Protection No. 381,.—MANPORD E . D E N N E Y , M . , proxy for J . W.; CLAUDE ROWLAND, proxy for S. W. Piper No. 385.—WILLIAM
E . EINHELLIG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Emmett No. 387.—EDWARD
REDMON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Spearville No. 388.—L. WESTON BURGESS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Freeport No. 389.—ARCHER R . TROTTER, M . ; HARRY H . HARE, proxy for S. W.; GRANT BURTON, J. W. Natoma No. 390.—HUGH
F . RICHARDS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sylvia No. 391.—HERMAN Fostoria No. 392.—JOHN
M . SMITH, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. E . CURL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mayetta No. 393.—LEE
ROY HAWN, proxy for M.,.S. W. and J. W.
Coats No. 39U.—LOREN
GILLETT, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Wakefield No. 396.—F. ROY WEST, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lindsborg No. 397.—ARTHUR C . FALEN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Hepler No. 398.—ROBERT
F . FRAILEY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Mullinville No. 399.—STANTON R . BRYAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Melody No. iOO.—RICHARD C . MARCELL, M . ; ARTHUR HILDING, S . W . ; JOHN HORNING, proxy for J. W. Latham No. iOl.—HOWARD C . TILLOTSON, proxy for M. and S. W.; B U N O . BOBBITT, J. W. Wakarusa No. 1^02.—LEWIS G . STAHL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Benedict No. U03.—REX SINGLETON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Saint Francis No. JfOJf.-—EDWARD E . K I T E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kensington No. 1,05.—FRANK M . YOCUM, M . , proxy for J. W.; GUY R . CURRIER, proxy for S. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present 15 Past Elective Grand Officers present 14 Past Masters present 203 (Exlcusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) Representatives of lodges 517 (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.) District Deputy Grand Masters 44 Total representation in Grand Lodge 793 Grand Representatives present 45 Number of lodges represented 342 Number of lodges not represented 64 Total number of lodges on rolls 406 Fraternally submitted, JOHN MCCULLAGH, THOMAS C . BABB, CHARLES E . HALL,
P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, JOHN M . K I N K E L , Committee.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M / . W.'. Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—JOHN
MCCULLAGH, No. 194, Galena; THOMAS
C. BABB, No. 95, Fredonia; CHARLES E . HALL, N O . 177, Russell; PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; JOHN M . KINKEL, N O .
140, Hutchinson. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142, Newton; EDWARD W . WAYNANT, N O . 2, Leavenworth; HARVEY C .
LIVERMORE, N O . 19, Olathe. On Finance and Property.^CHARLES
A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin;
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; FRANK. E . DEMUTH, N O . 146,
Ellsworth; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206, Harper. On Jurisprudence.—OWEN J. WOOD, N O . 225, Topeka; JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER, N O . 311, Fort Leavenworth; HUGH P. FARRELLY, No. 103, Chanute. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation.—BRUCE GRIFFITH, N O . 303, Wichita; JOSEPH D . F E L L , No. 113, Concordia; WILLIAM H . M I Z E , No. 160, Osborne.
On Correspondence.—MATTHEW M . MILLER, N O . 134, residence Topeka. On Necrology.—WILLIAM. E . BLACKBURN, No. 200, Anthony.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. M.-. W.-. ing a d d r e s s :
CHARLES H . CHANDLER
delivered the follow-
To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The index that records passing events has again encircled the dial of time, and another year of masonic activity in this Grand Juiisdiction has been accomplished, and we have assembled in this, the fifty-ninth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge to add the record of the year nineteen hundred and fourteen to the accumulated history of the past. The administration just closing started on its voyage one short year ago under the most favorable auspices. The sea had already beencharted; the Revision Committee of 1913 had lately reset the landmarks, and more than forty thousand loyal, true-hearted Masons bade us GOD-speed. We have come to the end of our journey, and the Craft has assembled in Annual Communication to assist us to disembark, and to listen to the reading of the " L o g " of the voyage. The reference here made to a voyage, and the use of nautical terms, is not without consideration. Late in June I made a trip entirely across the State from east to west, and the picture that presented itself to view—the ever-changing panorama of alfalfa, corn and wheat—could be likened to nothing more appropriately than to a vast ocean whose surface was disturbed by the gentle breezes, and whose shores were hidden by the distant horizon. Beautiful and inspiring as was this picture, it was net more so than the picture presented to the Grand Master through his visitations and the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, of the material prosperity of the Craft, the happiness and ct ntentment of our membership, and the intense interest taken in Masonry by the brethren of this Grand Juiisdiction When last we met the numericall strength of the Craft in this jurisdiction was 40,668. Our membership on December 31,1914, was 42,412, making a net gain for the year of 1,744. Peace, prosperity and happiness reign supreme within our borders, and the most pleasant and cordial fraternal relations exist between this and all other jurisdictions with whom we are in fraternal correspondence. With us who are permitted to assemble here today the year has passed all too quickly, and we are forcibly reminded of the flight of time when we notice the absence of familiar faces, and realize that many who labored with us in the'quarries one year ago have, during the hours of refreshment, laid down forever the "working tools of life" and been promoted to a place at the eternal "trestle-board" in the Celestial Lodge above.
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I t is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge the manifold blessings that have been ours during the past year. We are here this morning as an unbroken official family; but while death has not entered our official fold, he has paid his unwelcome visit to many of our brethren, and five hundred and eighty-two members of our constituent lodges have given the "mystic knocks" for the last time and have presented their work for inspection. On July 12, 1914, the heart of every Kansas Mason was made sad by the death of M.-. W.-. FRED WASHBON, Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. W.-. GEORGE M . DIXON, for many years a faithful craftsman, a constant attendant on Grand Lodge for years, and a Past Custodian of the Work, died on September 1, 1914. W.-. EDMUND B . CUMMINGS, a Past District Deputy Grand Master, died on February 13,1914.
On January 1,1915, THOMAS AMBROSE SUTTON,
for many years a tireless worker in t h e various masonic bodies to which he belonged, and a Past District Deputy Grand Master,- and t h e moving masonic spirit in District No. 5, was lovingly called from labor to refreshment. A suitable tribute to the memory of these departed brothers will be paid by the Committee on Necrology. INSTALLING OF GRAND OFFICER.
At the last session of the Grand Lodge W.'. JOHN S . CADY, who was appointed Grand Sword Bearer, was not present to be installed; therefore, on December 29th the Grand Master installed Bro. CADY in t h e hall of St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, at Dodge City, Kansas. LODGES CONSTITUTED.
The four lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge at its last session were duly constituted by specially commissioned Deputy Grand Masters, as follows; Benedict No. 403, by W.-. Louis C. BURKE, on February 27,1914. St. Francis No. 404, by W,-. FRANK E . ROBINSON, on March 11,
1914. Kensington No. 405, by W.". EUGENE L . MORGAN, on March 19,
1914. Hugoton No. 406, by CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, on March 3, 1914.
. Full details of these ceremonies will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
During the year letters of dispensation have been issued for t h e forming of lodges a t Scranton, Osage County; Arma, Crawford County; Haviland, Kiowa County; Quinter, Gove County, and Climax, Greenwood County. Transcripts of the work of each have been received
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by the Grand Secretary and forwarded to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. for report and recommendation at this session of Grand Lodge. LODGES ORGANIZING MASONIC GUILDS.
For several years the retiring Grand Masters have reported in their addresses t o the Grand Lodge the advisability of the lodges, on such occasions as they had no work, to employ the time in studying the Constitution, By-Laws and approved decisions of the Grand Lodge, and demonstrating the degrees. Early in the year I became convinced that if the lodges could be induced to take this advice seriously that much good would accrue to the lodges, and more time be afforded the Grand Master for work other than answering questions which could easily be answered by the officers themselves. I, therefore, addressed a communication t o each District Deputy Grand Master to urge each lodge in his district to organize a Masonic Guild for the purpose of studying the questions above referred to. I am pleased to report that I have received official information that more than fifty lodges have so organized, and are now carrying out the objects of the Guild. LAYING OP CORNER-STONES.
On seven different occasions during the year this Grand Lodge has been convened, either by the Grand Master in person or by some brother specially commissioned, for the purpose of performing the corner-stone service. These ceremonies have been performed as follows: On March 2, 1914, I convened and opened the Grand Lodge in the hall of Ottawa Lodge No. 18, for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Federal Building in Ottawa, Kansas. The attendance of the Craft on this occasion was especially good. The citizens turned out in a body, and the local Post G. A. R. formed a very conspicuous part of the parade. Rev. Bro. HORACE E . TOOTHAKER delivered a very entertaining and instructive address at the close of the ritualistic ceremony. On May 10th the Grand Master convened and opened the Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall a t Leavenworth for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, This was a day long to ,be remembered by the brethren of Leavenworth. ' I t was the first physical evidence of a "dream come true." Notwithstanding i t was a very warm afternoon, there were more than two thousand brethren and citizens present at the ceremony. One notable feature of the ceremony was the music which was'furnished by the full choir of the Episcopal Church of Leavenworth, of which Bro. ROBERT K I N G POOLEY is t h e
pastor, and who acted as Grand Orator on this occasion, and read a brief history of Masonry in Leavenworth from the earliest formation of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction.
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On June 14th the Grand Lodge was convened and opened in the hall of Norton Lodge No. 199 for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium, located four miles east of Norton. More than three thousand people attended this service. After the close of the ceremony the people repaired to a nearby grove where appropriate addresses were delivered. A special commission was issued to R.". W.'. GILES H . LAMB, Grand Senior Warden, to convene the Grand Lodge in Special Communication on May 27, 1914, in the hall of Bourbon Lodge No. 268, Bronson, Kansas, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a High School Building. The service was performed and due report made. June 16th, the Grand Master, in company with M.'. W.'. HENRY F. MASON, went to Greensburg, Kansas, where the Grand Lodge was specially convened for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Kiowa County Court House. This being in the beginning of wheat harvest, the people were very busy, and while the local brethren turned out quite generally, the attendance was not as large as it would have been at an earlier date. After the close of the ceremony, M.'. W.\ Bro. MASON delivered a most eloquent and instructive address. Aspecialcommission was issued to R.'. W.". CHARLES E. LOBDELL,
Grand Junior Warden, to convene the Grand Lodge in Special Communication in the hall of Anthem Lodge No. 284, on July 4th, to lay the corner-stone of Friends Academy in Scott City, Kansas. This service was performed and duly reported. August 14th, the Grand Lodge was specially convened by the Grand Master in the city of Sharon Springs for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Wallace County Court House. This was an occasion of general interest in that part of the State/ and brethren were there from a distance of more than seventy-five miles. After the ceremony a very able and entertaining address was delivered by Bro. J. C. RUPPENTHAL, Judge of the Twenty-third Judicial District of Kansas. Splendid music was furnished for this occasion by the local band. (Complete and detailed reports of all these services will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary.) DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS.
A special commission was issued to R.". W.'. WILLIAM L . B U R DICK, on March 29th, to convene the Grand Lodge in the hall of Rosedale Lodge No. 333, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple erected by that lodge. This service was performed and due report made. On November.23d the Grand Master convened the Grand Lodge in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall in Leavenworth for the purpose of dedicating the beautiful new Masonic Temple just completed by the brethren of that city, the corner-stone of which was laid by the Grand Master on May 10, 1914.
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Because of the historical significance of this event, I deemed it appropriate to convene the entire Council of Administration,, together with the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Grand Chaplain. This program was carried out, with but two exceptions—the Grand Junior Warden, on account of business matters, and the Grand Secretary, on account of serious illness in his family were prevented from being present. The procession from the old hall to the new Temple was led by a Knight Templar escort under command of Sir Knight Colonel EZRA B. FULLER, and no verbal description could do justice to the splendid manner in which the parade was handled. At the new Temple the ancient ceremony was performed in the presence of a large audience of brethren from local and adjoining lodges, and such good old patriarchs as RICHARD R . REES, the first Grand Master; CHRISTIAN BECK, for years Grand Treasurer; DWIGHT BYING-
TON, a former Deputy Grand Master, and FRITZ MAGERS, formerly Grand Tyler, who looked their approval and benediction from their frames on the wall. (Reports in detail of these dedications will appear in the report of the Grand Secretary.) SPECIAL D I S P E N S A T I O N S .
About the usual number of requests have been made during the year for special dispensations to perform masonic duties waiving statutory time. The Grand Master has followed the precedent established by his predecessors of granting special dispensations for holding elections, installing officers and the performance of similar duties where the lodge is the beneficiary, without fee; but in all-cases of conferral of degrees " o u t of time," where the individual was the beneficiary, the lawful fee has been collected, with one exception. This exception was in the case of Ottawa Lodge No. 18. A special dispensation was applied for by Ottawa Lodge No. 18 to confer the Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees on Rev. Bro. FRED M . BAILEY. This request was made to enable this brother to be the candidate on the occasion of the celebration of the semi-centennial of Ottawa Lodge No. 18. Because of the historical importance of the event, the Grand Master exercised his prerogative and remitted the fee in this case. Eighty-eight special dispensations have been issued during the year, fifty-one of which were to confer degrees out of time. Two hundred and thirty-five dollars have been collected and turned over to the Grand Secretary. Early in the year, when American soldiers were ordered t o the Mexican frontier and t h e troops at F t . Leavenworth were under orders, it became evident that Hancock Lodge No. 311 would be depopulated and practically all its officers would be a t the front, I issued a special dispensation, in blanket form, to the Master of Hancock Lodge No.
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311 on May 22d, to confer degrees on those who had already been elected, and those who had received one or more degrees, without regard to time, requiring only that each candidate prove his proficiency by examination in open lodge before advancing. This dispensation was used and returned September 14th. Seven brothers received the benefits of this special dispensation. THE ROCHESTER CASE.
At the last Communication of Grand Lodge M.\ W.\ Bro. COLE reported a case of contumacy in the person of R.'. W.'. ERNEST P. ROCHESTER, District Deputy Grand Master for the forty-seventh District. The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers recommended . that this portion of the Grand Master's address be referred " t o the Grand Master and the incoming Grand Master for such vigorous action as will be a future warning to the careless and neglectful." Some weeks ago I took preliminary steps to have the brother summoned to appear before Grand Lodge at this session to answer for the offense reported last year, but learned that he was no longer a resident of this Grand Jurisdiction, and in fact, that he had removed from the State before the case was reported to this Grand Body one year ago, and learning, further, that he had been suspended for non-payment of dues, I decided to pursue the case no further, believing that the publicity already given the case was sufficient punishment for the offense. MASONIC TRIALS.
The Institution of Masonry is one of high ideals and lofty purposes. I t receives none knowingly within its ranks who are not in sympathy and accord with those ideals and purposes, and yet our everyday experiences teach us that the external influences of Masonry alone, helpful though they are, are not always sufficient to make each individual reflect those ideals in his daily walk and life, and to impress upon us, again and again, that "self" is man's greatest adversary; that within one's own consciousness must be fought the greatest battle for personal cleanliness and integrity. I t is along these lines that Masons, as well as others, have their greatest trials. Among the great family of Kansas Masons comparatively few instances have arisen in the past year requiring masonic judicial action in the lodges. Fifteen cases from fourteen different lodges have been submitted to the Grand Master, all of which have been approved. In two instances appeals have been taken, and are now pending before this Grand Lodge. . DECISIONS.
The Grand Lodge is to be congratulated on the thoroughness and completeness with which the Revision Committee of 1913 completed the work of revising and rearranging the laws of this Grand Lodge. Their work was so complete, plain and comprehensive that the Craft
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seems to have no difficulty in solving the questions that arise in the administration of the affairs of the lodges without assistance. Numerous questions of minor importance have been asked of the Grand Master during the year, which required an interpretation of the law only. One question was presented, however, that to my mind is worthy of a decision. I t is here presented for your consideration: Application was made to a lodge by the local chapter Order of the Eastern Star to hold an entertainment in the nature of a bazaar, in the lodge room, to which an admission was to be charged, and the general public invited. Decision.—It is not lawful to hold entertainments in a masonic hall, owned or controlled by the lodge and used exclusively for masonic purposes, to which an admission fee is charged, or the entertainment is held for profit. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The death of M.-. W.-. F R E D WASHBON caused a vacancy in the
list of Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, namely, that of Indiana. The Grand Master nominated W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER, of Coffeyville, to fill the vacancy,
and he was duly commissioned. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
Perhaps the greatest pleasure, and I am sure the choicest memories, that are the portion of the Grand Master, the things that will remain longest with him, are the recollections of his official visitations to the Craft. When I accepted the high honor which by your kindness and suffrage was conferred upon me one year ago, I did so with an ambition probably akin to the ambition of each of my illustrious predecessors, namely, to visit officially a large number of lodges during the year, and especially to visit those that were off the beaten path of travel— those that seldom are favored with a visitation from a Grand Officer. But, alas; twelve short months are insufficient to satisfy the ambition of any Grand Master in t h a t direction. The clerical work in connection with the administration of the Grand Master's office is becoming so great that but little time is afforded him for visitations. Many specific invitations were received during the year to attend lodges at different stated times; but the Grand Master had occupied his office b u t a short time until he was made to feel that a cordial invitation, a glad hand, and a fraternal welcome awaited him in every lodge in the jurisdiction. My time has permitted me to make but sixty official visitation, during the year, at each of which I was the recipient of every kindness and consideration. I should like to review each visitation in detail, and it seems scant courtesy to the brethren not to do so, but time will not permit.
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GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING.
This subject was reported last year by M.-. W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, and was referred to the incoming administration. Having had desk room in the building during the year, I have had ample opportunity to examine the building from time to time, and have made such temporary repairs as seemed necessary for safety. The defects reported last year still exist, and in a more aggravated form than a t that time, and one or two new cracks have developed. The roof has been repaired, but every wet spell develops new leaks. The defects here, and heretofore, reported, are not the worst condition that confronts the Grand Lodge in regard to this building. The most serious matter in connection with this building is its lack of room for enabling the Grand Secretary of the four Grand Bodies occupying it to satisfactorily perform his work, and its physical condition renders it unfit to enlarge. The lack of room in the building can be readily understood when we consider that the four bodies occupying it have increased in membership over forty-two per cent, since the building was erected. The library room is insufficient in size, and even now hundreds of volumes of books and reports are bundled and piled about on the floors for want of filing space. The reading room has had to surrender to the demand for more work space, and the preparation of the history of Kansas Masonry has been delayed on account of lack of room to prosecute the work. The Craft are pretty generally aware that only a portion (about one-half) of the building is fire-proof, or a fit storage place for valuable records. The balance of the building is a frame structure veneered with brick. Taking the foregoing into consideration, the lack of room and the bad physical condition of the fire-proof portion of the building, we are forced to the conclusion that a condition and not a sentiment confronts the Grand Lodge. The problem confronting the Grand Lodge in this matter is purely a business one. Either the building is ample and of sufficient value to thoroughly repair, or, it is not large enough and in such bad physical condition as to render it unfit to repair and enlarge. If the former condition is true, no large expenditure should be made. If the latter condition is true, the building should be razed, the ground cleared and a suitable building erected. During the past twelve months I have occupied office quarters in this building, and am therefore in a much better position to judge of its lack of capacity than I was at the time I reported the condition of the building to my predecessor. I fully realize that the time has already arrived when it is necessary for the Grand Master to have permanent quarters, or office room, in this building, and that it will be necessary for him to spend a portion of his time there each month, and that suitable office room must be provided.
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In order to provide for the needs here referred to, I earnestly recommend that this Grand Lodge, at this session, provide for the erection of a suitable fire-proof office, library and museum building on the site occupied by the present building. THE ADOPTED WORK.
From November 14, 1855, to October 15, 1867, a period of time covering the first twelve years of the existence of this Grand Lodge, was a period of unrest and experimentation in regard to the adoption of a standard ritualistic work and a successful method for its dissemination among the Craft. The State was then young, and all its craftsmen had come from other jurisdictions, and as a consequence there was not even a semblance of uniformity of " W o r k . " During the twelve years from 1855 to 1867, attempts were annually made to adopt some system of work and method of dissemination that would be acceptable, but without success. At the session of the Grand Lodge in 1866 a resolution was adopted authorizing the Grand Master to appoint.a Board of Custodians, whose duty it should be to prepare a ritual of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry and to demonstrate tfie same before the Grand Lodge at its session in October, 1867, with a view to adoption for the use of all lodges in the jurisdiction. The Ancient Webb Work was demonstrated by the Custodians before the Grand Lodge at its Communication in October, 1867, and was by the Grand Lodge adopted as the lawful standard work of this Grand Jurisdiction, and incorporated in the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, Sections 101, 102 and 103. These sections of the law remained in force until February 18, 1885, when these sections of the By-Laws were incorporated into the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, and now appear as Article IV, Section 6, of the Constitution. The adoption of 1867 included not only the floor work and lectures, but the floor movements as well. The floor work and lectures were transcribed in full at the time of the adoption, but the floor movements were demonstrated by the Custodians and adopted on sight by the Grand Lodge, and taught by the Custodians from memory. The work being taught by three Custodians and a Grand Lecturer, without floor charts, could result in but one thing, and that was a slight discrepancy, or lack of perfect unity, in floor movements. Realizing this condition, M.-. W.\ DAVID B . FULLER, Grand Master, in his address to Grand Lodge in February, 1893, said: "In April of last year, I attended the State School of Instruction held by the Custodians for the qualification of Assistant Lecturers. Before the school was opened, I called the Custodians together, informed them of the Work that was in my official possession, and further informed them that none other would be permitted to be taught at that school, or disseminated while I was Grand Master. I thereupon gave the Custodians a most thorough and searching examination upon the Work which they possessed, and were disseminating. The result of this examination was, that I found their Work to be identical with the original Work in my possession, with the exception of one
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slight change, which change, I was informed, had been made some years before under the direction of one of my predecessors. I thereupon informed the Board that in my opinion the Work was a part of the Constitution, and that neither the Custodians nor the Grand Master had any power to make any change in it in any particular, and, at my suggestion, the Custodians then agreed to correct their instructions in this one particular, and did so. I am, therefore, now prepared to say to this Grand Lodge, that the Work held and being disseminated by the Custodians, and which will be exemplified by them at this Annual Communication, is the Work specified in the Constitution. " T h e original Work in my possession is silent on many points cannected with the floor work of each degree, and, although the Custodians were agreed upon all these points, yet, as there was no fixed determinate standard upon these questions, I suggested that the floor work be fully determined, and, like the original Work, be reduced to writing. At my request Bro. SHAVER, Custodian and Secretary of the Board, fully and carefully platted all the floor movements with accompanying explanatory notes, and presented the same to the Custodians, at a meeting of the Board specially called by me for that purpose, and held in the city of Wichita on. January 26, 1893, at which meeting were present Bros. POND and SHAVER, Custodians, and myself. " A t this meeting the aforesaid plats were fully considered and agreed upon, and are now in my possession. " I have deemed it wise to fully acquaint the Grand Lodge with these facts, in hope that a knowledge of them may quiet all rumors relative to changes in the Work, and believing that a settlement of this vexed ritualistic question is a result greatly to be desired. I would recommend that the floor plans of the Work with accompanying explanatory notes, recently prepared by the Board, and now in the possession of the Grand Master, be adopted by this Grand Lodge, and that said Work, so explained by the plats and notes, be formally declared to be the Work as defined in Section 7, Article IV, of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. "Further, that the Grand Master be instructed to securely keep the same in his custody, subject to examination by the Custodians or other proper committee, or officers of this Grand Lodge, and to be by each Grand Master fully transmitted to his successor in office, as the legal custodian thereof." This recommendation of Grand Master FULLER was adopted by the Grand Lodge, thus completing the record of the Work and making it, in its entirety,' a part of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. A careful examination of the plats and charts prepared by Custodian SHAVER, and which had formally been declared to be the Work as defined in Section 7, Article IV of the Constitution of this Grand Lodge, shows in addition to the platted "four Fellow Craft" movements, in the second section of the third degree, an "optional twelve Fellow Craft" movement, but, as I find no reference whatever in the record to the optional "twelve Fellow Craft" movements, I am unable to state whether it is a part of the constitutional Work or not. About this time (1893), or possibly a short time prior thereto, Siloam Lodge No. 225 began practicing a dramatization of the second section of the third degree, making use of fifteen Fellow Crafts and a number of floor movements additional to those that.had been platted.
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This work they continued to practice. In 1897, the then Grand Master, M.-. W:. Bro. SHAVEK, held frequent conferences with the officers of this lodge, with a view of harmonizing this dramatization with the traditions of Ancient Craft Masonry and to systematize the floor movements, and to so arrange the same t h a t they could be demonstrated on any lodge room floor in the jurisdiction. This being accomplished, the Grand Master invited this lodge to attend the session of the Grand Lodge, held in this city, in February, 1898, and to demonstrate the dramatization according to the movements agreed to. The work was demonstrated, the recommendations of the Grand Master adopted, and the floor movements accurately platted by order of the Grand Lodge. Your Grand Master has held, and still holds, t h a t by virtue of the adoption of 1898, each lodge so desiring has the same right to employ the dramatized form of work that it has to employ the original Work adopted in 1867, and is bound by the same obligation to maintain inviolate the floor movements of the latter adoption as the former, if we are to assume that the dramatized work and the "optional twelve Fellow Craft movements" are supported by Article IV, Section 6 of the Constitution. During the past five years it has been my privilege and pleasure to visit rriany lodges in many parts of the jurisdiction, and to witness the Work as it was being exemplified. I have seen a growing tendency, on the part of many lodges, to introduce into the Work features that were entirely foreign to the adopted plats, and especially was this true in regard to the use of the dramatization adopted in 1898. So glaring and everchanging were these innovations becoming, that the Grand Master promulgated, on July 15th, 1914, the following edict: EDICT. FROM THE GRAND EAST.
To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges within our Obedience: WHEREAS, Reliable information has come to the Grand East that many of our lodges are not practicing the Work, lectures and floor movements adopted by the Grand Lodge in the month of October, 1867, and as required under Section 6 of Article IV of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, and as exemplified in Grand Lodge at the last two Annual Communications; and WHEREAS, In many cases but a small portion, if any, of the lectures are given the candidate after receiving a degree; and WHEREAS, In a large majority of cases the monitorial lectures are omitted; and WHEREAS, The pillars are in many cases either wholly omitted or they are not placed in their proper positions (which should be to the left and several feet in front of the platform containing the Senior Warden's chair, the space between the pillars being directly in front of the preparation room door); and WHEREAS, The winding stairs (which should consist of three separate sections of oil-cloth or some similar material, properly lettered, the first section—that of the three steps—pointing directly toward the
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altar, the direction of all sections advancing toward the East and at right angles to each other) are in many cases omitted; and WHEREAS, All lodges conferring the third degree in what is known as the "dramatized form" are not complying with the adopted work of this jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, The necessary instructions for properly complying with this edict can be secured through authorized Lecturers appointed by the Grand Master (to whom all applications for instructions must be made), as provided in Section 38 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Now, itherefore, I, CHARLES H . CHANDLER, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, do hereby order all lodges within this jurisdiction to confer the several degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason in accordance with the adopted Work, lectures and floor plans of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted ' Masons of Kansas. This order contemplates delivering to the candidate on the same day or evening in which he receives his degree all sections of the lecture appertaining thereto, and not otherwise. I t is ordered that this edict shall be read a f t h e first stated communication after its receipt, and spreads in full on the records of the lodge. Done at the city of Topeka, Kansas, this fifteenth day of July, A. D , 1914, A. L. 5914. CHARLES H . CHANDLER,
Grand Master.
Attest: ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary. This edict was accompanied by another ofiicial communication which, among other things, directed all lodges then dramatizing to cease until they had received instruction from an authorized Instructor. Wishing to interrupt the work of the lodges as little as possible, and in every way to assist in perfecting them in the floor movements and paraphernalia, I communicated with the members of the Council of Administration and secured consent to send the Lecturer to each lodge practicing the dramatized form. This was done, and I have reports • that all lodges dramatizing are doing so according to the Work adopted in 1898 by this Grand Lodge. CHANGING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
The addition of the four new lodges constituted last year, together with changes in railroad schedules, made it necessary to make certain changes in the boundaries of several districts. The Council of Administration, in conjunction with the Grand Secretary, made changes which promised to yield the best results, and increased the number of districts from fifty-five to fifty-eight, as shown in the report of the Grand Secretary.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The District Deputy system having become so thoroughly a part of the working machinery of the Grand Lodge, and having so thoroughly demonstrated its usefulness, I can b u t supplement the expression of praise of my illustrious predecessors. To the District Deputies, fifty-eight in number, who have officiated during the year, I want to express my sincere appreciation for their untiring zeal and devotion to the interests of the Craft in their respective districts. Nothing of an unpleasant nature has occurred during the year. Every request made has been promptly and cheerfully complied with, and every letter, with but few exceptions, has been promptly answered. Of the four hundred and six lodges in the jurisdiction, three hundred and ninety-one have been inspected and reported by the District Deputies, and all these reports show evidence of having been carefully and painstakingly made. Although the number of District Deputies is now fifty-eight, there has been but four resignations during the year. I n District No. 5 R.-. W.'. THOMAS A. SUTTON, District Deputy-for the past five years, resigned on account of ill heal th, and W.'. JAMES S. PELLETT was appointed to fill the vacancy. In District No. 6, on account of business reasons, R.\ W.". FREDERIC K. FERGUSON resigned, and W.-. DARWIN W . AHRENS was appointed.
In District No. 7, W.". JOSIAH S . PALLING was appointed to succeed R.-. W.-.
RICHARD TAYLOR; and
W.-. WILLIAM 0 . KNIGHT was
ap-
pointed to succeed R.\W.-. CHARLES W . GARRISON in District No. 9. All of these resignations were voluntarily and regretfully made. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
During the year the Grand Master has personally attended district meetings in the following districts: Nos. 3, 4,18,19, 21,24,26, 27, 32, 33, 34, 35, 45, 47 and 53—sixteen in number. At ten of these meetings he was accompanied by R.'. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, and at
five by W.\ HARVEY O . DAVIS. These district meetings assumed an altogether different character from those formerly held. The idea of R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, as expressed in the exemplification of
the degree work at the last two sessions of the Grand Lodge in the form of a school of instruction with substitute candidates, has proven so popular and valuable that nearly all district meetings during the year have been conducted in the same manner. The benefits, both social and masonic, to be derived from these meetings are so apparent and numerous that I earnestly urge each District Deputy to endeavor to hold such a meeting in his district each year, and I as earnestly recommend that an appropriation be made by the Grand Lodge at this session to defray the expenses of the Lecturer, or an especially commissioned Lecturer, to attend each district meeting for the purpose of instructing. ,
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GRAND ORATOR.
I t is with pleasure t h a t I am prepared to announce that the annual address will be delivered by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON, of Ottawa Lodge No. 18. The ripe experience and splendid attainments of Bro. Judge BENSON are a guarantee that a rich treat is in store for the Craft, and I bespeak for him a full attendance a t two o'clock this afternoon. WAR RELIEF.
All are familiar with the story of the awful war that is now engaging nearly every European nation. The public prints are filled with harrowing details, and the extent of the human imagination is the only limit to the picture of the horrible conditions existing in that griefstricken portion of the globe. The suffering and want that must exist among the non-combatants, the aged and infirm, the women and the children, has touched the heart of humanity everywhere, and through the charitable kindness of the railroad, steamship and transportation lines large amounts of provisions and clothing have been sent free of charge and distributed to the suffering and needy. This condition has caused many craftsmen, in different parts of the country, to form organizations for the purpose of collecting masonic funds to be sent to the suffering in the European war zone. Many appeals have been made to the Grand Master, and all • have had timely and courteous replies. The Grand Master has, however, followed the precedent established by this Grand Lodge in matters of a similar nature, viz., to answer all appeals when coming from an authorized source located at or near the source of need. With this purpose in view, we have corresponded with the Grand Secretaries of several of the Masonic Grand Bodies in the war zone of Europe, offering any aid in our power, and have been kindly and courteously informed that our offers were thankfully received and fully appreciated, but that up to this time their benevolent funds had been sufficient to meet all emergencies, and that from the present outlook they would be able to handle all masonic charity within the English lodges. We have also been assured that if conditions make it necessary they would avail themselves of the fraternal offering of their American brethren. MASONIC HOME.
The Masonic Home Board met in annual meeting at the Home at nine o'clock A. M. January 26, 1915, with all members present except Mrs. EMMA W . PORT, who was unable to be present. Mrs. PORT was ably
represented, however, by Miss EMMA VIETS, present Grand Matron Order of the Eastern Star. The Treasurer and Secretary presented their reports, and all accounts were verified and audited, and found to be correct in every particular.
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The reports of the various committees were received, and showed a very gratifying condition. The reports of the Superintendent, Matron and Home Physician showed that the physical condition of the Home was good, and t h a t the health and general condition of the members was as good as could be expected, especially when the extreme age of many of the members is taken into consideration. During the year the receipts of the Home from all sources was $41,317.62. Total expenditures for maintenance, funerals, cemetery and insurance was $17,185.48. Amount of first mortgage real estate loans now held-by the Home, $54,400.00. This amount includes guardianship funds and also the endowment fund. The actual financial condition of the Home on January 1, 1915, is shown by the following: Cash in treasury
'.
Mortgage loans Total Liabilities. Guardianship funds invested in loans Endowment funds invested in loans Available assets Total
$ 3,311 62 54,400 00 $57,711 62
$ 6,558 23,434 27,718 $57,711
16 61 85 62
I t is very gratifying to report that the Superintendent and Matron, Brother and Sister SNBDDEN, have apparently much improved in health, and have been able to take care of their added duties during the year with less wear and fatigue to themselves than formerly. The order of nature seems to have been reversed. They appear at the close of the year to be one year younger, instead of older. A detailed report of the fraternal, business and financial transactions of the Home from its founding will be presented by the Secretary of the Board, M.-. W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH. This report will give many facts, in condensed form, which every member of the fraternity in the State should be in possession of, and I ask that each representative and brother present give careful attention to the reading of this report. My close association with the management of the Home for the past four years prompts me to report that I believe the present system of management to be efficient and economical, and that I have no recommendations to make for changes along this line. At four o'clock this afternoon cars will be waiting near this Temple to take the brethren out to the Home. I trust that each brother who
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can will avail himself of this opportunity to visit the Home. While making this visit, I want to ask that you do more than to casually pass through the institution, or to pass through it with a view of criticism. I want you to talk to, and visit with, the members of the family, and remember that you—each of you—are part owners of that magnificent institution; that it is the visible result of your contribution to one of the cardinal principles of Masonry—Charity-. As the years go by, our older brothers will become more and more infirm, and greater numbers will come under the scope of our rules, and become fit subjects for the Home, and our maintenance and building expenses will correspondingly increase. I would therefore caution against any material change in the system of management, or enlarging ' the scope of the rules as they now exist. CONCLUSION.
The labors of the past masonic year in this Grand Lodge have been completed. The sixth hour of the sixth day of the week has drawn to a close, and the record of the transactions of the Grand Master's office is here brought up for your inspection. In submitting this report, I do so with a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation for the many favors and distinguished honors that have been, through your kindness and generosity, conferred upon me. All that I can-offer in return for these manifestations of love and esteem; is willing service. A debt of gratitude which I shall never be able to repay is due m y associate officers. The Council of Administration has materially assisted, by counsel and advice, in securing whatever of success the administration may have attained, and the Craft at large, by its intense loyalty to the Grand Lodge and its officers, makes the duties of the Grand Master a pleasure rather than a burden. A special debt of gratitude is due Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, our Grand Secretary. His wonderful fund of masonic knowledge has ever been a source of help and strength to every administration, but never more so than to the one just closing. In grateful appreciation this report is fraternally submitted. CHARLES H. CHANDLER, Grand Master.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer, presented the following report: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted: LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 1,1915.
W. F . MARCH, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M:. W:. GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. GENERAL
•iq-iA
FUND.
Receipts.
Feb. 19.—Balance on hand ' $17,621 99 Feb. 24.—Received froin Grand Secretary $ 87 50 Feb. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary 221 00 Mar. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 15 00 Mar. 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 298 36 Mar. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary 60 00 Mar. 23.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 Juiie 6.—Received from Grand Secretary 12 50July 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 435 00 July 23.—Received from Grand Secretary 130 50 Aug. 3.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 Aug. 5.—Received from Grand Secretary 87 50 Oct. 14.—Received from Grand Secretary 10 00 Oct. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary 450 00 Oct. 27.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,077 20 Nov. 5.—Received from Grand Secretary 40 00 Dec. 17.—Received from Grand Secretary 12 50 Dec. 30.—Received from Grand Secretary 215 96 1915. Jan. 5.—Received from Grand Secretary 4,005 00 Jan. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,309 00 Jan. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary........ 5,133 00 Jan. 9.—Received from Grand Secretary........ 4,035 00 Jan. 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 349 52 Jan. 12.—Received from Grand Secretary 6,654 00 Jan. 14.—Received from Grand Secretary 4,910 00 Jan. 15.—Received from Grand Secretary 3,737 50 Jan. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 3,506 00 Jan. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary 3,013 00 Jan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 3,216 00 Jan. 19.—Received from Grand Secretary 595 00 Jan. 20.—Received from Grand Secretary 449 00 Jan. 21.—Received from Grand Secretary 454 00 Jan. 23.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,580 0 0 = 4 6 , 1 3 9 04 Total
$63,761 03
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Disbursements. 1914-1915.^—Warrants Nos. 1 to 262 inclusive, except Nos. 24, 116, 129, 141, 171, 189, 204, 230 and 252....$45,720 51 Transferred to Charity Fund 2,136 05 Balance on hand 15,904 47 Total
$63,761 03 CHARITY FUND.
•iq-iA ' Receipts. Feb. 19.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund
$ 1,171 30 2,136 05
Total
$ 3,307 35 Disbursements.
1914.—Warrants 24, 116, 129, 141, 171, 189, 204, 230 and 252 $ 1,429 00 Balance on hand 1,878 35 Total
$ 3,307 35
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Funding Bond, City of Earned: No. 10, dated June 1, 1911, due June 1, 1915
$
500 00
Spring Township, Harper County: No. 10, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 11, dated Aug 1, 1911, due Aug. 1; 1931 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 14, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 15, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 16, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Refunding Bonds, Greenwood County: No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
School District No. No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated No. 16, dated No. 17, dated No. 18, dated
50, Brown County: April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due
1, 1921 1, 1921 1, 1921 1, 1921 1, 1921 1, 1921 1, 1921
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
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School District No. 7h, Rush County: No. 3, dated June 12, 1911, due No. 4, dated June 12, 1911, due No. 5, dated June 12, 1911, due No. 6, dated June 12, 1911, due School District No. IS, No. 2, dated July No. 3, dated July No. 4, dated July No. 5, dated July No. 6, dated July No. 7, dated July School District No. No. 17, dated No. 18, dated No. 19, dated No. 20, dated
Total
July July July July
Shawnee County: 1, 1913, due July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1913, due July
1, 1, 1, 1,
July July July July
2, Doniphan County: Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July
1915 1916 1917 1918
1, 1915 1, 1916 1, 1917 1," 1918 1, 1919 1, 1920
IZ, Ottawa County: Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct.- 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan.
Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due School District No. No. 3, dated No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated No. 8, dated No. 9, dated No. 10, dated No. 11, dated No. 12, dated
OF THE
1, 1, 1, 1,
200 200 200 200
00 00 00 00
100 GO 100 00 100 00 500 00 200 00 200 00 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
1933 1933 1933 1933
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 00 00 00
1, 1917 1, 1917 1, 1918 1, 1918 1, 1919 1, 1919 1, 1920 1, 1920 1, 1921 1, 1921
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 • 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
1, 1, 1, 1,
1929 1929 1929 1929
February,
$24,000 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
R.-. W/. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, presented the following report: To the M.: W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M., of Kansas: The following report is herewith submitted for your consideration at this Annual Communication: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 1 4 .
Shortly after t h e close of t h e last Annual Communication, t h e journal was printed and distributed in the customary way. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
All data contained in the annual reports for 1913, has been entered on the historical registry and abstract. CHARTERS.
Charters were issued at the last Annual Communication to t h e following lodges, and in due time they were regularly constituted: Benedict Lodge No. iOS.—On February 27, 1914, W.*. Louis C. BURKE, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: BRETTE R . RILEY
Master.
R E X SINGLETON
Senior Warden.
FRANK PRUNTY
Junior Warden.
FRANK S . BENEDICT WILLIAM H . CAUBLE
Treasurer. Secretary.
FRANK H . BURNETT JOHN H . ELLIS LLOYD A. SPRAGUE DANIEL W . BARNES
Senior Junior Senior Junior
EARL W . SCHOLL
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
St. Francis Lodge No. iOi.—On March 11, 1914, W.-. FRANK E . ROBINSON, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: GEORGE F . HOWARD
Master.
EDWARD E . K I T E JOSIAH CROSBY
Senior Warden. ' Junior Warden.
JACOB UPLINGER ROBERT CRAM
Treasurer. Secretary.
CHARLES E . BOWERS RONZO D . HAWLEY JAMES E . UPLINGER ENOCH D . N I X O N HOMER M . CROSBY
Senior Junior Senior .Junior Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
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Kensington Lodge No. U05.—On March 19, 1914, W.-. EUGENE L . MORGAN, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers:: FRANK M . YOCUM
Master.
JOHN S . BOGGS CHRIS WILLIAMSON
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
J O H N H . BALL
Treasurer.
GUY R . CURRIER RALPH MCCRACKEN R. GROVER SCHOONHOVEN LEROY KENNEDY JOHN A. D U F F
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
H E N R Y F . KIENZLE
Tyler.
Hugoton Lodge No. i06.—On March 3, 1914, W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: WALTER W . HAYWARD
Master.
JAMES C . ELLIS WILLIAM T . G U N N
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WILLIAM E . B U N P Y GEORGE W . B . DERRICK
Treasurer. Secretary.
JAMES D . BARMORE J E S S E J. THOMAS MICHAEL L. LEONARD JOSEPH B . BARKER
Senior junior Senior Junior
ERASTUS M . WATROUS
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Letters of dispensation were issued during the year by the M .•. W.'. Grand Master to the following, and in due time transcripts and reports were forwarded to the Grand Secretary, all of which have been referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Scranion Lodge, at Scranton, Osage County. Dispensation issued February 28,1914. Officers: HARRY W. WHITLATCH, Master; CHARLES F . BOLTON, Senior Warden; THOMAS F . BORLAND, Junior Warden.
Arma Lodge, at Arma, Crawford County. • Dispensation issued February 28, 1914. Officers: JOHN T . RODDA, Master; JOHN W . RICHARDSON, Senior Warden; JOHN M . FALLETTI, Junior Warden.
Haviland Lodge, at Haviland, Kiowa County. February 28,1914.
Officers:
Dispensation issued
JOSEPH J. KOELSCH, Master; WILLIAM
F. CosAND, Senior '^arden; GUSTAV OSWALD, Junior Warden. Quintet Lodge, at Quinter, Gove County.—Dispensation issued July 27, 1914. Officers: ELMER D . SAMSON, Master; MARCUS L . FRIEND, Senior Warden; HOWARD R . TURTLE, Junior Warden.
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Climax Lodge, at Climax, Greenwood County. Dispensation issued October 28, 1914. Officers: BBNNIE H . CARRITHERS, Master; EDWARD B . POWERS, Senior Warden; ELMER A. WARD, Junior Warden. COPY OF CHARTER.
On April 28, 1914, a copy of the charter of Tuscan Lodge No. 82 was issued by order of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the original having been destroyed by fire. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
For several years past the Grand Secretary has called the attention of all lodges to the importance of having their charters restored before it is too late. Many of these documents are time-worn and faded, and in some instances have been damaged by water, and unless they receive attention at an early date, many of them will be so badly impaired that it will be impossible to have them restored. I t is gratifying, however, t o report that during the past year the following lodges have complied with the suggestion of the Grand Secretary, and their charters have been restored and are now practically as good as when first issued. The cost for having this work done is reasonable, and it is hoped that all lodges whose charters are in any way impaired will take up this matter at the earliest opportunity: Topeka Lodge No. 17, of Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, of Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, of Valley Falls; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , of Rossville, and Virginia Lodge No. 315, of Savonburg. Charters of the following lodges are now on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, each lodge being furnished with certified photographic reproduction of the original. These charters were placed en file in the Grand Lodge Library, both as a matter of historical value, and also as a means of preservation from fire or water: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; and Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls. SAFES.
Again your Grand Secretary calls attention to the importance of lodges providing a fire-proof safe, especially for the protection of their charter and records. The cost of safes is small, and in view of the importance of the charter and records of a lodge, this investment is one which every lodge can well afford. By a reference to the report of the Grand Secretary annually, it is noticed that more or less of our lodge halls are destroyed by fire, and in every instance some, if not all, of the records are destroyed, and in
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most cases the charter is consumed. Your Grand Secretary, therefore, earnestly recommends that this matter be given early consideration by all lodges not already provided with safes or vaults. LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
It has been customary for several years past to furnish all lodges a published list of all regular lodges throughout the world. These books have been furnished every two years, and as none have been supplied since 1913, your Grand Secretary would recommend that copies be supplied this year, and a sufficient appropriation made to cover the cost of the same. RETURN OF UNEXPENDED PORTION OF CONTRIBUTION TO FLOOD SUFFERERS IN OHIO.
A check was received from the "Ohio Freemasons' Flood Relief Committee" on October 26th, for $1,077.20, being the unexpended portion of $3,231.60 contributed by the several lodges in this jurisdiction, and as shown on pages 264 to 269 inclusive, Proceedings 1914. Your Grand Secretary would be pleased to have the Grand Lodge indicate what their pleasure is in the matter of the disposition of the amount received from the committee. ROBERT FREKE GOULD.
In accordance with the unanimous action of the Grand Lodge one year ago in the matter of bestowing the rank of Past Grand Senior Warden on our distinguished brother, ROBERT FREKE GOULD, Past
Senior Grand Deacon of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England, a communication properly engrossed was sent our distinguished brother on May 15, 1914. Due acknowledgment was made on May 28, 1914, of which the following is a copy: KINGFIELD, WOKING, 28th May,
1914.
DEAR S I R AND R.-. W.-. BROTHER: Your truly fraternal letter of May 15th has given me much pleasure to receive, and the engrossed notice of my election by your Grand Lodge to honorary membership, with the rank of P.". S.'. G.". W.'., will have a permanent and prominent place in my collection of masonic art treasures so long as it may please the G. A. O. T . U. to continue the span of my mortal existence. I have had the privilege of being known by familiar correspondence for a long period of years to M.-. W.'. Bro. MATTHEW M . MILLER, and, as expressed in my previous letter, the honour conferred upon me by your Grand Lodge was doubly welcome in being bestowed at the instance of so deeply valued a friend. Bro. EVAN DAVIS, too, I learn from Bro. MILLER, was present at the Annual Meeting of your Grand Lodge, and it has therefore afforded me additional gratification to be informed that one who a year or two since paid me a visit at my home, should have been present and taken part in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas at its last Annual Communication. I thank you also, my dear brother, not only for the kind words which
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appear in your letter, but also for your courtesy in sending me, as you have done for a considerable period of time, the printed transactions of your Grand Jurisdiction. Asking you to assure the Grand Master, Grand Officers and members of the Grand Lodge of Kansas of my sincere gratitude for the honour they, have paid me, Fraternally yours, R.
F.
GOULD,
P.: S.: G.: W.:,
Albert K. Wilson, Esq.
Kansas.
BINDING VOLUME XVI.
As the Proceedings of this Annual Communication will be the third part of Volume XVI, it is recommended that an appropriation of $600 be made for the necessary binding of the same. APPEALS.
Notice of appeal was received in a case of charges against Bro. J. J. SHAVER, member of Solomon City Lodge No. 105, of Solomon City, Kansas, and all papers received were turned over to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Notice and transcript of appeal in the case of Bro. ISAAC M . GIBSON, who was tried in Onaga Lodge No. 188, of Onaga, Kansas, were received and delivered to the Committee on Jurisprudence. FILING C A S E S F O R DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Our District Deputy Grand Masters are supplied with stationery, blank reports, notices of visitations. Laws, Proceedings, jewels, and official ciphers, but are not provided with filing cases for properly taking care of the above, and in shipping them from one to another, where changes are made in the officers. In many instances our District Deputy Grand Masters do not have facilities for properly taking care of the stationery, etc., and in most cases where they are transported . from one place to another, great damage is done, and which is a loss to the Grand Lodge. Owing to the importance of this office, and the need of properly taking care of the necessary supplies, it is recommended that an appropriation be made at this Annual Communication for the purchase of a sufficient number of filing cases to supply all District Deputy Grand Masters. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
It was deemed advisable to make a great many changes in many of our masonic districts for the convenience of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and also to reduce the number of lodges in several instances where the distance was so great that to visit all the lodges required more time than the District Deputy Grand Master could afford to give to the work.
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With the approval of the Council of Administration, the following are the changes made: Lodges Nos. 159, 313, 55 and 64 from District No. 2 to District No. 1. Lodges Nos. 5 and 158 from District No. 1 to District No. 12. Lodge No. 72 from District No. 1 to District No. 2. Lodge No. 48 from District No. 1 to District No. 11. Lodge No. 326 from District No. 11 to District No. 2. Lodge No. 162 from District No. 19 to District No. 2. Lodge No. 226 from District No. 20 to District No. 30. Lodge No. 84 from District No. 12 to District No. 3. Lodge No. 41 from District No. 14 to District No. 22. Lodges Nos. 22 and 152 from District No. 14 to District No. 27. Lodge No. 210 from District No. 8 to District No. 7. Lodges Nos. 829, 261 and 229 from District No. 9 to District No. 8. Lodge No. 115 from District No. 8 to District No. 15. Lodges Nos. 187,119 and 93 from District No. 9 to District No. 10. Lodge No. 301 from District No. 23 to District No. 27. Lodge No. 190 from District No. 3 to District No. 13. Lodge No. 379 from District No. 23 to District No. 24. Lodge No. 315 from District No. 16 to District No. 15. Lodge No. 47 from District No. 15 to District No. 7. Lodge No. 227 from District No. 30 to District No. 38. Lodge No. 147 from District No. 33 to District No. 40. Lodge No. 397 from District No. 40 to District No. 33. Lodge No. 346 from District No. 35 to District No. 33. Lodges Nos. 238 and 208 from District No. 36 to District No. 41. Lodge No. 269 from District No. 36 to District No. 42. Lodge No. 401 from District No. 34 to District No. 29. Lodge No. 280 from District No. 35 to District No. 36. Lodge No. 60 from District No. 31 to District No. 39. Lodge Nc. 105 from District No. 32 to District No. 39. Lodges Nos. 145 and 249 from District No. 39 to District No. 45. Lodges Nos. 181, 264,175 and 183 from District No. 45 to new District No. 55. Lodge No. 174 from District No. 38 to new District No. 55. Lodges Nos. 184 and 405 from District No. 44 to new District No. 55. Lodge No. 80 from District No. 27 to District No. 35. Lodges Nos. 191, 215, 330 and 58 from District No. 49 to District No. 47. Lodge No. 331 from District No. 49 to District No. 48. Lodge No. 343 from District No. 46 to District No. 48. Lodges Nos. 247, 192, 308, 171 and 43 from District No, 48 to District No. 49. Lodges Nos. 293, 399, 376, 275, 367 and 300 from DistrictJ^fo. 41 to new District No. 56.
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Lodges Nos. 312 and 283 from District No. 52 to new District No. 57. Lodges Nos. 222 and 388 from District No. 50 to new District No. 57: Lodge No. 131 from District No. 7 to District No. 6. Lodges Nos. 339, 211 and 44 from District No. 6 to new District No. 9. Lodge No. 56 from District No. 5 to District No. 6. Lodges Nos. 400 and 18 from District No. 14 to new District No. 9. Lodge No. 28 from District No. 8 to District No. 7. Lodge No. 209 from District No. 46 to District No. 39. Lodge No. 148 from District No. 51 to District No. 46. Lodges Nos. 257 and 392 from old District No. 55 to District No. 25. Lodge No. 52 from District No. 25 to District No. 21. Lodge No. 393 from District No. 21 to new District No. 14. Lodge No. 279 from District No. 49 to District No. 58. Lodge No. 353 from District No. 40 to District No. 48. Lodges Nos. 352, 340 and 284 from District No. 47 to District No. 58. Lodges Nos. 20, 34, 42, 188 and 240 from old District No. 55 t o new District No. 14. Lodge No. 403 was placed in District No. 24. Lodge No. 404 was placed in District No. 53. Lodge No. 405 was placed in District No. 55. Lodge No. 406 was placed in District No. 57. Lodge No. 305 from District No. 23 to new District No. 9. Lodges Nos. 224 and 244 from District No. 14 to District No. 28. Lodge No. 212 from District No. 15 to new District No. 9. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Appointments during the year were made by the M .'. W .'. Grand Master as follows, vacancies having been created by the removal from the jurisdiction, or other good causes: District District District District
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JAMES S. PELLETT DARWIN W . AHRENS JOSIAH S. PALLING WILLIAM O . KNIGHT
Olathe. Paola. Pleasanton. Garnett.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
During the year the M.". W.'. Grand Master commissioned the following brethren as our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges: Maryland
JACOB ROHRBACK
Frederick.
North Dakota South Carolina
HANS A. MOE ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS
Churchs Ferry. Charleston.
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Upon recommendation of the M:. W.: Grand Master, a commission was received for W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER, of Coffey ville, as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. BOOKS OF ANNUAL RETURNS.
At the time for sending out the blank annual reports for the year 1913, a notice was sent to all lodges that the fourth five-year period forreturning the Books of Annual Returns to the Grand Secretary for verification and correction had arrived. I t was, however, necessary in a number of instances to make several requests before they were finally received. The general appearance of the books would indicate that an effort isbeing made by the Secretaries to carefully preserve them and keep a correct record, but too great emphasis cannot be placed on the importance of carefully compiling the records contained in these books, particularly in the recording of names, filling in the dates and numbers in the spaces provided, and showing a correct recapitulation of the year's business. As soon as possible after receiving the Books of Annual Returns, they were carefully checked and returned to the respective lodges. In order t h a t credit might be given each lodge for the condition of its book, and the errors found in checking same may be shown, with the object of setting forth the particular points which seem to be overlooked in making these reports, or wherein the majority of the Secretaries made their errors, a statement has been prepared and is submitted herewith. Absolutely correct: Nos. 3, 9, 24, 35, 51, 69, 70, 75, 76, 80, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90,102,113, 128, 130, 139, 146, 152,161, 182, 187, 200, 216, 227, 238, 247, 249; 250, 266, 269, 272, 284. 286, 289, 296, 297, 311, 316, 332,343,356,369,395, 396 and 404. In the main correct, but with an occasional omission of name and number of lodge, or some minor detail in proper space: Nos. 1, 2,14,15, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 53, 57, 58, 64, 65, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73, 77, 78, 83, 84, 95, 97, 101, 105, 106, 109, 110, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 125,131, 135, 137,138,140, 143,147, 148,150,154,155,160, 162, 163, 164,165,166,167, 169, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 179, 180, 181,183,185,186,190,191, 192, 193, 195, 196, 198, 199, 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 215, 220, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226, 232, 234, 237, 242, 243, 244,246,248,251, 253, 256, 257, 258, 259, 261, 262, 263, 268, 271, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282,.283, 285, 291, 292, 294, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 305, 307, 309, 310, 312, 314, 315, 318, 321, 323, 326, 330, 331, 334, 335, 336, 337, 339, 340, 341, 344, 347, 348, 349, 351, 353, 354, 357, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 365, 370, 371, 373, 374, 383, 385, 388, 398, 400 and 401.
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Occasionally failed to give dates of making annual reports: Nos. 7, 18, 21, 36, 40, 44, 60, 62, 96, 127, 129, 144, 153, 157, 159, 206, 218, 231, 240, 241, 254, 268, 270, 281, 290, 319, 324, 328, 345, 355, 366, 375, and 389. Occasionally omitted signatures of officers: Nos. 5, 7, 10, 11, 16, 19, 21, 36, 42, 48, 50, 52, 56, 60, 74, 81, 96, 97, 103, 104, 115, 126, 127, 129,132,133, 142, 144, 149, 151, 153, 157, 159, 162, 189, 202, 206, 217, 218, 219, 228, 230, 231, 233, 235, 236, 239, 241, 245, 254, 255, 268, 270, 277, 290, 294, 325, 344, 345, 355, 366, 375, 381, 389, 391 and 393. Occasionally omitted signatures, recapitulations, and dates of making report: No. 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 67, 79, 82, 92, 93, 94, 96, 104, 157, 158, 184, 201, 229, 306, 341, 352, 366, 393 and 402. Occasionally omitted list of officers, signatures and dates of making reports: Nos. 10, 31, 79, 157 and 206. Occasionally submitted only partial list of officers: Nos. 16, 18, 33, 40, 59, 61,, 104, 183, 201, 202, 256, 287, 290, 293, 368 and 381. Different colored ink or lead pencil used: Nos. 4, 7, 18, 19, 30, 33, 37, 38, 41, 43, 44, 45, 50, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 71, 73, 76, 78, 84, 86, 89, 92, 93, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101,102, 106,108,114,118, 120, 121, 123, 125, 126, 127, 132, 133, 135, 136, 138, 139, 141, 144, 146, 147, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 157, 159, 161, 165, 166, 169, 172, 173, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 183, 184, 188, 192, 193, 196, 198, 201, 202, 208, 214, 217, 218, 219, 222, 227, 229, 230, 233, 234, 236, 237, 238, 241, 242, 243, 245, 249, 252, 254, 255, 256, 258. 260, 261, 262, 267, 269, 270, 271, 276, 277, 278, 280, 281, 287, 288, 290, 291, 293, 294, 296, 297, 298, 304, 309, 310, 314, 315, 317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 331, 333, 335, 343, 344, 345, 346, 352, 358, 360, 361, 362, 369, 370, 371, 374, 376, 377, 382,383,385, 390, 393, 394 and 395. Lodges Nos. 6, 8, 76, 104, 202, 205 and 379 enter list of members for some particular year in space provided for some other year, or, in some cases, show entire report for one year in space provided for some other year. Lodge No. 13: Reports for 1909, 1910 and 1911 have names reversed. Lodge No. 12 had names backward in 1909. Lodge No. 28 show reports for years 1909 and 1910 poorjy kept, names scratched, and used lead pencil and red ink. Lodge No. 33 has list of members for 1910 in poor shape. Lodge No. 38 left list of members for 1913 blank, but entered same in space provided for 1914. Lodge No. 45 made report with black and indelible pencil, also, red and other different colored ink. Report was scratched and interlined, and generally in very bad condition. A new book was furnished. Lodge No. 50 had names scratched with red and black ink, and 1910 and 1911 reports look bad.
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Lodge No. 54 scratched out names in 1909 roll; names duplicated in' 1910, and' written backwards in 1912 and 1913. Lodge No. 55 lost book and it was therefore necessary to prepare and send them a new one to replace the one lost. Lodge No. 56 had names scratched with red ink in 1911. Lodge No. 59 had names written between lines on roll for 1909, and names scratched out with red ink in 1912 and 1913. Lodges Nos. 18 and 60 crossed out names with indelible pencil that were not t o be included in succeeding year. Lodge No. 61 had incorrect report for 1913, and appearance of same was bad. Lodge No. 63: Report for 1910 written with indelible pencil, and 1911 and 1912 written with both pencil and ink. Lodge No. 65: Report for 1909 in space provided for 1910; 1913 report in space provided for 1914; and not all of 1913 returns copied in annual report, three initiated and two passed being omitted. Lodge No. 67 entered two names in the 1910 roll in red ink. The cover of book was so badly mutilated that a new book was prepared and sent this lodge. Lodge No. 68 had a number of erasures in the report for 1909 on the page showing work done during the year. Lodge No. 78: Report was not signed by new Master for 1911 and 1913. Lodges Nos. 12, 86, 91, 108, 111, 112, 133, 141, 156, 168, 178, 188, 197, 264, 295, 304, 313, 320, 322, 327 and 346 sent in their books with errors of such a nature that it was necessary to correct them from the annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 92 entered records largely with pencil. Lodge No. 94 submitted book with ink blots on page where work was reported, which made a poor appearance. Lodge No. 95: The roll of members for 1909 was pasted to the next page and renumbered in red ink, and top of page cut off. Lodge No. 96: No list of members or officers for 1910, and name of lodge misspelled on 1911 report. Lodge No. 98 failed to show the name and number of lodge in nearly every instance.. Lodge No. 99 failed to show name and number of lodge with few exceptions, and was signed by retiring Master. Lodge No. 100 omitted roll of members for 1913, also the name and number of lodge. Lodge No. 107: Report was not signed by the Master for 1909, 1910, 1911 and 1912, and was numbered in red ink, and by pasting in new numbers.
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Lodge No. 115: Names and number of lodge omitted for 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. Lodge No. 116 failed to show returns from 1909 to 1913 inclusive; and the reports had to be posted from the annual reports on file in this office for those years. Lodge No. 122: Corrected to correspond with annual reports. Under headings showing work done during the year the 1911 report was entered in space provided for 1910, and that of 1912 entered in space provided for 1911, and the 1912 space was left blank. Lodge No. 124 left out report for years 1910 and 1911. Other places omitted name and number of lodge. Lodge No. 136: Owing to the condition of their reports it was necessary to prepare a new book and send it to this lodge. Lodge No. 145: Corrected to correspond with annual reports. Big ink blot on recapitulation page for 1912, and numerous blots on other pages. Lodge No. 170: Corrected to correspond with annual reports, and report for 1909 had to be written in full. Lodge No. 194: Records were in very bad shape. The report for 1909 showing work done had the last name only entered, and in other places no name at all; no recapitulation nor officers shown. For 1910, fifty-one names only were entered in the list of members, and there should have been 112; no recapitulation and no officers shown. The 1913 report had five members omitted from the list of members. The entire book was corrected to correspond with annual reports on file. Lodge No. 202 submitted Book of Annual Returns in such a condition that it was necessary to prepare a new book. The reports were not entered in the space provided for that particular year, and the list of officers for 1914 was entered on a slip of paper and pasted in the book. Lodge No. 211 had pages cut out of reports for 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913, evidently for the convenience of the Secretary in entering information thereon. Lodge No. 224 finally decided their book was lost, and it was therefore necessary to prepare and send them a new one. Lodge No. 236 left out the name and number of lodge several times, and the list of officers for 1913 was entered on a piece of paper and pasted in the book. Lodge No. 237: Book in bad condition, as leaves are coming out of same. Lodge No. 252: From condition of book it had evidently been very wet. Membership for 1912 entered in space for 1913, and 1913 roll entered on last half of 1913 page. Signatures of Masters omitted in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913.
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Lodge No. 256: The 19.09 and 1910 reports were corrected to correspond with annual reports on file in this office. The 1911 and 1912 reports good, but the report for 1913 was poor. Lodge, No. 260: For 1910, under the head of "Dimissions," had eight names, and a notation under this heading stated "11 others," but no names were shown. This was corrected to correspond with the annual reports in this office. Lodge No. 265 was not signed by Master. Name of one raised not on roll; name and number of lodge omitted, and proper amount of dues not paid. Lodge No. 267: This book was in such condition that the only comment necessary is to say that it was the worst book in the State. Lodge No. 270: The report for 1911 made a bad appearance owing to numerous ink blots. Lodge No. 308: List of members for 1911 backwards and not in alphabetical order. Members for 1912 backwards. No recapitulation for 1912, and report did not show t h a t any work was done that year. This has been corrected to correspond with the annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 314: From the appearance of the cover it seems to have been wet. Lodge No. 317: Corrected to correspond with the reports on file in this office; 1912 roll of members blank, and 1912 members shown in space provided for 1913, and 1913 members entered in space provided for 1914. Lodge No. 324 had 1911 report entered in blue and black ink and lead pencil. Errors in this report were corrected to correspond with annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 325: Recapitulation for 1910 entered with pencil. Recapitulation was also in error. Lodge No. 328 had loose leaves in their book. Lodge No. 329 had 1912 list of members left blank, and the membership for that year entered in space provided for 1913. Also, officers for 1912 entered in 1913 space, and 1913 officers entered in space provided for 1914. This book was corrected to correspond with annual reports on file. Lodge No. 335 had sixty-five members on their roll for 1909, and there should have been only fifty-eight. Lodge No. 338 omitted name and. number of lodge five times, and recapitulation once. Lodge No. 342 was corrected to correspond with the reports on file for the year 1913. Lodge No. 350 had loose leaves in their book. Owing to errors it was corrected to correspond with annual reports on file.
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Lodge No. 358 had only seven names on roll for 1909 and there should have been seventy-five. I t was corrected to correspond with annual reports. Lodge No. 364: Names of members for 1910,1911,1912 and 1913 entered on strips of paper with typewriter and pasted in the book; and in addition to this, the names were not numbered. Name and number of lodge for 1910, 1911,1912 and 1913 were omitted. Lodge No. 367 had the names backwards on roll of members; but was otherwise correct. Lodge No. 372 had no recapitulation for 1909 and 1910, and in every instance omitted the number of lodge at head of the recapitulation. Lodge No. 376: The pages of the 1913 report were stuck together, and 1913 roll of members and work done for that year were entered in space provided for 1914. This book was corrected to correspond with annual reports in this office. Lodge No. 377: The 1912 roll blank. Members for 1912 entered in space provided for 1913; names backwards, and in absolutely noorder; 1913 roll entered in space provided for 1914. Lodge No. 378 omitted name and number of lodge every year, with but one exception. Lodge No. 380: List of members for 1909 left blank; recapitulation and page showing work done for 1911 left blank; 1912 report entirely blank. Book corrected from annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 382 had roll of members for 1910 backward, and very much disorganized. Name and number of lodge not on recapitulation for 1912. Lodge No. 384 left the 1909 roll of membership blank; 1910 roll had twenty-eight members, and should have had thirty-six. No recapitulation or officers shown for 1910; 1911 roll had thirty-six members and should have had thirty-eight. Officers for 1911 in 1912 space; 1912 and 1913 roll of members both shown in space provided for 1912. Work done for 1912 and 1913 and officers for same years all entered in space provided for 1912. No work shown for 1913. Book was corrected to correspond with annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 386: Roll of members for 1911,1912 and 1913 shown in space provided for the following year; 1912 names backwards and not in alphabetical order. Incomplete list of officers, and no date of making report. Name and number of lodge were left blank. Lodge No. 387: No date or signature shown for 1909; 1910 roll of members was interlined, and was hardly legible. Recapitulation, officers, and date were left blank for 1910. The roll of members for 1911 showed thirty-one names and there should have been thirty-four; 1911 recapitulation left blank. The roll of members for 1912 had thirty-
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two names, and there should have been thirty-five. The book was corrected in accordance with annual reports on file in this office. Lodge No. 390: Report for 1910 was left entirely blank. Lodge No. 397: List of members, recapitulation, and date for 1912 were not entered. The report for 1913 was not signed. Book was corrected to correspond with the annual reports. Lodge No. 399: Reports were not entered for the respective years in the space provided for same. The book was corrected to correspond with the annual reports. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
Grand Secretary's ceretificates have been issued during the year as follows: No. 636. DONC.WAKEMAN, member of late Perfect Square Lodge No. 220. No. 637. ISAACS.HARVEY, member of late Lyons Lodge No. 192. No. 638. WILLIAM H , HOBBS, J R . , member of late Perfect Square Lodge No. 220. No. 639. JACOB B . MILLER, member of late Chikaskia Lodge • No. 285. •
pFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
No. 189. Communication in regard to receipt for 1913 Grand Lodge Laws. No. 190. Communication from the Grand Master concerning solicitation of the roster of members of lodges. No. 191. Edict concerning lodge work. No. 192. Communication from the Grand Master relative to rituals. No. 193. Communication from the Grand Master in regard to edict. No.
194.
Memorial of M.-.
W.-. F R E D WASHBON.
No. 195. Communication from the .Grand Master in regard ito collection of dues'. No. 196. Communication from the Grand Master to all lodges concerning relief, account war in Europe. No. 197. Official announcement relative to fifty-ninth Annual Communication, to be held in the city of Wichita, February 17-18, 1915. HISTORY OF LODGES.
Following the report of your Grand Secretary one year ago in the matter of preparing an historical record of each lodge, all data received has been carefully filed under the number of the respective lodge, and all pictures, By-Laws, and historical sketches have been placed in regular order so that they are easy of access, but not filed in cases such
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OF KANSAS.
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as your Grand Secretary recommended one year ago. The crowded and impaired condition of our present quarters makes it inexpedient to add any additional filing cases, as the building now leaks badly, and much of the present property is endangered, requiring more or less moving in order to preserve it from destruction. The following is a blank sent all Secretaries on October 14, 1913: Lodge No, , Kansas. Is your lodge incorporated under the laws of Kansas? If so, how many Trustees? When and how are they elected? If not incorporated, do you have Trustees? If so, how many? When and how are they elected? Was the hall in which your lodge held its communications ever burned? Was your charter burned? Do you own the hall in which you are now meeting? What part of the building do you own? On which floor does your lodge hold its communications? Of what kind of material are the walls of the building constructed?.. What other societies meet in your lodge room? About what was the cost of your building (if wholly or partially owned by your lodge?) Give description of parts of building used for lodge purposes, such as size of lodge and ante-rooms, whether carpeted or not, and any other matters of interest to the Craft If your building is owned jointly with others, please give particulars and amounts and conditions of ownership If you rent, please state from whom and what amount you pay per annum •. Where do you keep your charter? Where do you keep your records? Do you use a lantern in giving lectures? How is your hall lighted? '. Does your lodge have its own local By-Laws? (If so please send a copy with this report.) Please send photograph of your hall. Replies have been received to the above from the following lodges, and for the information of the Grand Lodge this subject has been divided into seven different heads and the numbers of the lodges placed under the heading or headings indicating what portion of the suggestion outlined in the above blank has been complied with. Blank form filled out and returned to Grand Secretary: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 53, 58, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 98, 105, 106, 107,109, 110, 111,-114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 126,130,131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 158, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185,186, 187, 189, 190,191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 197,198, 199, 200, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 219, 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 228, 233, 237, 240, 241, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 256, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 275, 278, 280, 281,
494
282, 299, 326, 348, 374, 395,
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
283, 284, 285,286, 287, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 295, 296, 297, 298, 300, 302, 303, 305, 308, 311, 312, 313, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 327, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 335, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 344, 345, 350,351, 352, 355, 361, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 369, 370, 371, 372, 375, 378, 379, 381, 382, 383, 385, 386, 388, 389, 390, 391, 393, 394, 396, 397 and 398. By-Laws of lodge: Nos. 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 17, 21, 25, 31, 42, 44, 46,49, 53, 60, 62, 63, 68, 70, 75, 77, 85, 86, 88, 95,105,106,110,117,118, 120, 123, 131, 132,134, 135, 139, 142, 146, 147, 148, 155, 156, 158, 161, 163, 164, 172, 177,178, 182, 183, 185, 187, 190, 191, 192, 198, 199, 200, 203, 211, 213, 219, 220, 222, 225, 233, 237, 247, 251, 258, 259, 261, 262. 267, 271, 272, 273, 280, 281, 283, 285, 286, 287, 288, 296, 300, 311, 319, 321, 322, 325, 327, 329, 332, 333, 338, 341, 350, 351, 355, 361, 364, 367, 369, 372, 374, 378, 381, 382, 385, 386, 389, 393, 394 and 398. Exterior picture of present quarters: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 15, 18, 24, 30, 31, 34, 44, 45, 49, 53, 58, 60, 62, 63, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75,76, 84, 88, 90, 93, 98, 99, 105, 107, 111, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 126, 130, 132, 133, 136,138, 139, 142, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 150, 152, 153, 158, 165, 167, 169, 171, 172, 177, 178, 182, 184, 187, 189, 191, 193, 197, 204, 205, 212, 217, 222, 226, 233, 241, 244, 246, 249, 251, 252, 256, 258, 260, 262, 272, 273, 275, 280, 281, 286, 287, 288, 292, 297, 298, 301, 302, 305, 308, 311, 313, 320, 326, 329, 333, 340, 341, 352, 361, 363, 367, 369, 370, 372, 374, 378, 382, 39.0, 391, 395, 396 and 402. Exterior picture of former quarters: Nos. 60, 75, 152, 286, 289, 302, 305 and 391. Interior view of present quarters: Nos. 9, 24, 29, 31, 42, 46, 70, 77, 78, 93, 99, 107, 110, 114, 121, 143, 146, 150, 152, 187, 192, 199, 233' 251, 259, 266, 286, 300, 305, 308, 311, 363, 371 and 397. Diagram of hall: Nos. 1, 68,178, 195, 199, 200, 258 and 319. Historical sketch: Nos. 1, 30, 34, 75, 76, 190, 233, 240, 261, and 402. Delphian Lodge No. 44, in addition to an exterior picture, furnished a copy of a reproduction of their charter. Active Lodge No. 158 supplied an interior view of their former quarters. I t will be noted from the above that neither the blank form nor any request contained therein have been complied with by the following lodges; indeed, no information whatever has been received from them: Nos. 12,16,19, 20, 22,23,26,27, 32, 33, 35, 40, 41, 43, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, •55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 64,65, 71,73, 74, 79, 80, 81, 82, 89, 94, 96, 97,100,101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 112, 113, 115, 116, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 137, 145, 154, 157, 159, 160, 162, 170, 174, 175, 176, 179, 188, 196, 201, 206, 207, 210, 214, 215, 218,223,227,229,230,231,232,234,235,236,238,239, 242, 243, 245, 255, 257, 263, 264, 265, 270, 274, 276, 277, 279, 293, 294, 304, 306, 307, 309, 310, 314, 315, 316, 323, 324, 328, 334, 336, 337, 343, 346, 347, 349, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 362, 368, 373, 376, 377, 380, 384, 387,392, 399, 400 and 401.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
495
I t is the desire of your Grand Secretary to have all lodges furnish the information requested in the above blank, and, if possible, pictures, historical sketches and By-Laws. With this in view the matter will be taken up as soon as practicable after this Annual Communication with such lodges as have failed to make any response. The next communication on this subject will be furnished all lodges during the present year, and the information received in response to the same will be prepared in a tabulated form in connection with the one to which reference is made above in the report of your Grand Secretary next year. It is earnestly hoped that this matter will receive the careful consideration of all lodges, and especially the Secretaries. Much interest has been manifested on this subject by many of our Secretaries, and the Grand Secretary takes this opportunity of expressing his appreciation of their services in the work. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 42,412 Charter fees Miscellaneous
.$21,206 00 100 00 1,500 00
Total :• $22,806 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 450 00 Total
$23,256 00 Expenses.
The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Binding Volume XVI 600 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Fihng cases for District Deputy Grand Masters • 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 600 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium -. 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund .• 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 30 00 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Historical Registry 200 00 History and museum 100 00 Library books 50 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 200 00 List of regular lodges 150 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 2,500 00 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,000 00 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00
496
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Office and library building $ 850 Official stenographer 35 Printing Annual Proceedings ' 3,000 Postage and express 600 Private secretary 300 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) ; 300 Stationery and printing..... 600 Taxes 400
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
ANNUAL REPORTS.
For the twenty-first time your Grand Secretary is pleased to submit complete statements of the membership in this jurisdiction, and the work accomplished by each lodge, based on, reports received from all lodges. While these tables have been prepared from reports from all lodges, there has always been more or less failures to pay the Grand Lodge dues within the time provided by law. This year, however, the Grand Secretary is pleased to report that all lodges have paid their dues in full within the statutory time, hence the financial tables submitted herewith include all revenue due the Grand Lodge for the year just closed. I t is to be regretted that notwithstanding the repeated warnings submitted to the Grand Lodge through the Comnuttee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.,' and the communications sent the Secretaries, the following lodges failed to transmit their reports on or before January 10th, and in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge laws, credentials were withheld, and they are denied representation at this Annual.Communication: Arcana No. 31 Doniphan. Xenia No. 47 Xenia. Troy No.. 55 Troy. Robinson No. 159 Robinson. Walnut City No. 215 Rush Center. Ellinwood No. 217 EUinwood. Canopy No. 248 Grenola. Milan No. 255 Milan. Beattie No. 259 Beattie. Wallace No. 318 Wallace. Oak Hill No. 334....; Oak Hill. Geneseo No. 361'. Geneseo. Hugoton No. 406 Hugoton. It will be noted from the summary that the net gain in membership during the year was 1,744, being 47 less than one year ago, which was 1,791, the largest of any one year during the existence of our Grand Lodge.'
GRAND
1914-15.
LODGE
OF
497
KANSAS.
The following lodges have raised ten or more or show a net gain of ten or more, or both: No. 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 35 36 37 38 42 51 60 67 68 75 76 86 90 93 94 95 97 • 98 99 102 103 107 113 116 117 122 129 133 137 140 142 143 145 150 158 -164 178
Name. Leavenworth Wyandotte Washington Lawrence Union Rising Sun Acacia K i n g Solomon Emporia Lafayette Topeka Ottawa Olathe Palmyra Osage Valley Hiawatha Council Grove Paola.. lola Holton Orient Salina . Frankfort Hiram Wamego Erie Sunflower Golden Rule Girard Harmony
11 43 19 13 14 10 16 16 23 11 • 28 10 12 13 18 11 15 15 12 12 63 30 14 13 •47 24 12 15 11 17 13 33 10 38 21
Patmos Wichita Cedar Fortitude St. J o h n ' s Muscotah Parsons Clifton Belleville Crescent Reno Newton Minneapolis M t . Vernon Wellington Active Atwood B u r r Oak
Net Gain. Membership.
Raised.
38
,
18 19 11 24 47 16 18 14 17 13
12 28 11 15 15 12 15 15 14 15 . 64 26 10 12 14 10 44 19 10 11 12 11 27 27 12 11 10 38 10 12 11 16 41 16 15 13 11 10 12
220 699 222 269 246 359 219 283 424 255 547 314 171 87 230 171 186 158 264 203 823 387 75 135 125 125 396 337 160 225 175 216 225 692 277 430 400 176 64 418 73 163 291 150 500 495 99 173 254 188 113 59
.
498 No.
179 184 186 187 203 207 221 224 225 249 252 271 272 283 286 303 307 311 315 322 324 326 331 333 336 344 345 366 369 393 395 402 403 405 406 U. D.
PROCEEDINGS
Name.
Mt. Moriah Phillipsburg Mountain Slope Pittsburg Sumner Occidental Lebanon Anchor Siloam Scottsville Stafford Armourdale Kaw Preston Lotus Albert Pike Kansas Hancock Virginia Ben Hur Caney Horton Hoisington Rosedale Formoso Ashlar Edna Bonner Springs Roger E. Sherman Mayetta SafTordville Wakarusa Benedict Kensington Hugoton Scranton
OF
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Raised.
12 10 10 51 12 10 19 19 41 12 12 17 29
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39 13 17 1313 - 12 12 14 19 14 10 15 17 10 11 14 10 20 17 14
February, Net Gain. Membership.
47 14 19 23 26 12 27 12 27 10 16 11 13 12 18 10 16 10 10 12 22 18 13
120 141 93 636 149 71 81 72 615 65 141 240 310 58 54 • 905 169 298 94 272 117 199 127 138 75 64 87 115 130 60 44 41 33 40 31 • 81
From the foregoing it will be seen that Orient Lodge No. 51 ranks first in both the number raised and net gain, having raised 63, with a net gain of 64. Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 is second, having raised 51, with a net gain of 47. Sunflower Lodge No. 86 is third, with a record of 47 raised, and a net gain of 44. The following is a list of lodges with a membership of 400 or more: Albert Pike No. 303, Wichita 905 Orient No. 51, Topeka L 823 Wyandotte No. 3, Kansas City 699 Wichita No. 99, Wichita 692 Pittsburg No. 187, Pittsburg 636 Topeka No. 17, Topeka 547 Siloam No. 225, Topeka: 515 Reno No. 140, HutchinSon 500 Newton No. 142, Newton , 495
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
499
Cedar No. 103, Chanute Emporia No. 12, Emporia Parsons No. 117, Parsons Fortitude No. 107, Independence
,
430 424 418 400
SUMMARY FOE 1914. Number of members December 31, 1913
40,668
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
Number Number Number Number
dimitted........ died suspended expelled
2,813 2,694
;
2,705 699 142 76 5=3,627
Decrease.
Net gain Number members December 31,1914
964 582 330 7=1,883 1,744 42,412
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SCHEDULE " D . "
Amount received on account of charter fees for year ending December 31, 1914: No.
Name.
Amount.
403 Benedict 404 St. Francis 405 • Kensington 406 Hugoton
$20 20 20 20
Total
00 00 00 00
$80 00 SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount received account bond investments for the year ending December 31, 1914: Bond No. 2, School District No. 4, Rush County., $200 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bonds 87 50 Interest, Larned City Bond No. 10 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 7 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 10 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County • 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 30 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County 87 50 Interest, Larned City Bond No. 10 12 50 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 20 52 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 24 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 30 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County.. 87 50 Interest, Larned Board of Education Bonds 100 00 Total
$984 52
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
505
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1915. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, In account with the M.'.W/. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. r, JJr.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $42,361 50 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 169 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " C " 100 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " D " 80 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 984 52 Received account special dispensation fees 1914 235 00 Received balance special dispensation fees 1913 25 00 Received interest on daily balances 215 96 Received account miscellaneous 142 50 Unexpended portion Grand Master's contingent fund 1913.. 298 36 Return unexpended portion Ohio Flood ReUef Fund :. 1,077 20 Received from Grand Chapter R. A. M., account maintenance of office and library building 250 00 Received from Grand Council, R. & S. M., account maintenance of office and library building 50 00 Received from Grand Commandery, K. T., account maintenance of office and library building 150 00 Total
,.$46,139 04
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PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1915. M.'.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
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PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL
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February,
COMMUNICATION.
OTTAWA, KANSAS, March 2,1914.
The M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form in the Masonic Hall, in the city of Ottawa, March 2, 1914, with the following officers: M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER Grand Master. Bro. ROBERT F . HUNTER as Deputy Grand Master. Bro. EvANELL N . HEINLEIN as Grand Senior Warden. Bro. FONT H . BULLOCK as Grand Junior Warden. Bro. ALLEN MANSFIELD, J R
as Grand Treasurer.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
BARLUS RpMSTEDT JOHN S . SMALL ADCLPH M . PREIST FRED HESS GEORGE G . OGDEN
Bro. DEDRICK F . SEEVERS Bro. WILLIAM FESSENDEN
Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.Junior Steward.
as Grand Marshal. as Grand Tyler.
This Communication was called by the M.'. W.-. Grand Master at the request of the brethren of Ottawa for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the new Federal Building in that city. Immediately after the Grand Lodge was opened, the Grand Marshal, by direction of the M .â&#x20AC;¢. W.". Grand Master, took charge of the brethren, and after a proper formation of lines had been perfected, they repaired to the site of the new building, where the ancient ceremony was performed. Bro. HORACE E . TOOTHAKER, as Grand Orator, delivered the address of the day. At the conclusion the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. CHARLES H . CHANDLER,
Attest:
Grand Master.
B A R L U S ROMSTEDT,
as Grand Secretary.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
519
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
. RosEDALE, KANSAS, March 29, 1914. Upon request of Rosedale Lodge No. 333, of Rosedale, Kansas, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A . F . & A. M. of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on March 29, 1914, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall in that city. The following is a list of the offlcers and the brethren participating in the ceremonies: R.-. W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK
as Grand Master.
Bro. WILLIAM S. SMITH Bro. ANNON P . VAUGHN Bro. FRANK RUSHTON
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. WILLIAM A. JOLLY
as Grand Treasurer.
Bro. IRA L . MATHIAS
as Grand Secretary.
Bro. CHARLES L . LOCKWOOD..
as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand Senior as Grand Junior as Grand Senior as Grand Junior
WILLIAM E . HARVEY RAYMOND RUSSELL WILLIAM HOBBINS GEORGE P. L. MANN
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
Bro. WILLIAM J. MORGAN Bro. HORACE S . WOODCOCK
as Grand Marshal. as Grand Pursuivant.
Bro. C. H. GATES, J R
as Grand Architect.
Bro. WILLIAM RANKIN
Carried "Lodge."
Bro. J. W. D.OANE
Carried "Lodge."
Bro. WILLIAM BALL, J R Bro. LOUIS HELMREICH
Carried "Lodge." Carried "Lodge."
Bro. G. L. HOLSINGER Bro. G. W. HOLSINGER
Carried Taper. Carried Taper.
Bro. HENRY M A U K Bro. GEOBGE LIDDLE
Carried Taper. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry in a room on the second floor of the new building, after which it repaired to the lodge room where, in the presence of the members, their families, and many visiting brethren, the ancient ceremony was performed; a t the conclusion of which the Grand Lodge returned to the place where it had been opened, and closed in Due Form. After the ceremony all present repaired to the second floor where a reception was held for all Masons, their families and visiting brethren, several talks being made by a number of brethren, after which refreshments were served. WILLIAM L . BURDICK,
Attest:
as Grand Master.
IRA L . MATHIAS,
as Grand Secretary.
520
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, May 10, 1914.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, in Masonic Hall in the city of Leavenworth, at 2 o'clock P. M., on May 10, 1914, at the request of the Leavenworth Masonic Building Association, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple in t h a t city. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new building, where the ceremonies incident to the laying of the foundation stone were performed in accordance with the established custom and usages of the fraternity. The several offices and stations were filled by the following brethren: M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER Grand Master. R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M A. ADAMS as Deputy Grand Master. W.-. JOSHUA D. WATSON as Grand Senior Warden. W.-. JAMES J. CONNORS as Grand Junior Warden. Bro. W I L L I A M N . TODD
W.-. EDWARD WiNNiG Bro. DAVID L . LIKNAITZ
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. W.-. W.-.
as Grand Treasurer.
as Grand Secretary. ...as Grand Chaplain.
HOMER D. TROSPEE as Grand Senior Deacon. SAMUEL E . NiRDLiNGER.as Grand Junior Deacon. LUCIEN B . RUTHERFORD.as Grand Senior Steward. GEORGE G. LOGAN as Grand Junior Steward. ROBERT K . POO LEY as Grand Orator. BENJAMIN F . NEWS0MB....as Bearer of the Constitution. GEORGE M . BARNS as Bearer of the Three Great Lights.
Bro. W I L L I A M P . F E T H
as Principal Architect.
Bro. FRANK C. DiEFENDORr....as Grand Sword Bearer. W.-. E Z R A B . F U L L E R W.-. J O H N H . CLARKE Bro. CHARLES H . PIKE
as Grand Marshal. Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler.
The gavel used by the Grand Master, and which will be also thus used in the dedication ceremonies, was the handiwork of Bro. W I L L I A M GOODJOHN.
The jewel worn by the Grand Master was one which belonged t o Calvary Lodge No. 50, which was consolidated with King Solomon's Lodge No. 10 in 1876. The trowel used on this occasion was presented to the Craft for t h a t purpose by W.". EDWARD W . WAYNANT, and will be suitably inscribed and preserved as a souvenir of the hour.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
521
An historical sketch of the masonic bodies of Leavenworth and the part taken by them in organizing the Grand Bodies of Kansas, prepared by the committee was well delivered by ROBERT K . POO LEY, as Grand Orator. The procession, consisting of Knights Templar escort and more than five hundred Masons, was admirably directed by W.-. EZRA B . F U L L E R , as Grand Marshal. At the conclusion the Grand Lodge returned to Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. CHARLES H .
Attest:
CHANDLER,
Grand Master. EDWARD W I N N I G ,
OS Grand Secretary.
522
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
BRONSON, KANSAS, May
27,
1914.
At the request of Bourbon Lodge No. 268, of Bronson, Kansas, the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication in the city of Bronson, on Wednesday, June 27, 1913, at. 1:30 P. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Public High School Building. The following is the list of those occupying the several positions: R.-. W.'. G I L E S H . LAMB
Bro. GEORGE C . CAMPBELL Bro. JACOB L . BITTER Bro. GARY A. MARVIN
as Grand Master.
!.as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. T H O S . J. LOVE W.-. M A N S O N H . ROSS
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. LEROY D . HOYES Bro. CLARENCE A. DETTERICH
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. EDWARD BETTRY
as Grand Marshal.
W.-. OsEO LOVE Bro. CALDWELL DAVIS
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward;
Bro. A L B E R T E . LUNCHFORD
as Grand Architect.
Bro. MiCHiEL BOWERS
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which, accompanied by members of Bourbon Lodge No. 268, and many visitors from neighboring lodges, it marched to the site of the new building where the corner-stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremony of the fraternity. R.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, then delivered an appropriate address to a large audience assembled for the occasion. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened and was closed in Due Form. G I L E S H . LAMB,
Attest:
as Grand Master. MANSON H . ROSS,
as Grand Secretary.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
523
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
NORTON, KANSAS, June 14, 1914'..
On the date above named, the M / . W / . Grand Lodge of Ancient^ Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, by M.-.W/. CHARLES H . CHANDLER, Grand Master, assisted by the following officers: W/. HOWARD L . STEVENS as Deputy Grand Master. Bro. ARTHUR J. JOHNSON as Grand Senior Warden. Bro. JESSE B . M C F A R L A N D as Grand Junior Warden.. W.-. HARMON J. BOWER Bro. GROVE B . SEELEY
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
ROLAND D . WESLEY JAMES B . SHEPHERD F R E D W . GRAVES GEORGE C . BELLAMY
Rev. CHARLES A. FELLOWS W.'. W. AMER BURNETT Bro. JEROME B . L A FEVER
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon.. Deacon. Steward. Steward..
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand MarshaU as Grand Tyler.
The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was convened for the purpose of lay^ ing the corner-stone of the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium, at Norton, Kansas, and after the Grand Lodge was opened, the Grand Marshal took charge, and formed the procession in due and ancient form, and marched to the Burlington Depot, where the Craft took passage to t h e Sanatorium grounds, which are about four and one-half miles east of the city of Norton. After the corner-stone ceremony was completed, the brethren and citizens repaired to the grove near by, where a suitable stand and commodious seats had been erected, and listened to appropriate addresses by many distinguished citizens, among whom were Brother and Governor GEORGE H . HODGES, and Bro. W I L L I A M E . B R O O K S ,
chairman of the State Board of Control. When the speaking portion of the program had been completed, the Craft returned to the Hall where the M .â&#x20AC;¢. W.'. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form by the M.\ W.'. Grand Master. CHARLES H . C H A N D L E R ,
Grand Attest: GROVE B . SEELEY,
OS Grand Secretary.
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
GRBENSBURG, KANSAS, June 16, 1914.
The M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M., of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication a t the hall of Kiowa Lodge No. 293, in the city of Greensburg, June 16, 1914, at 1:30 P. M., by M.'. W.". CHARLES H . CHANDLER, Grand Master, for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the Kiowa County Court House. The Grand Lodge was then opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER Grand Master. R.-. W.-. ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD as Deputy Grand Master. Bro. H E N R Y W . WACKER as Grand Senior Warden. Bro. CHARLES A. STEPHENSON as Grand Junior Warden. W.-. Bro. W.'. Bro.
E D W I N A. N O R T H R U P W I L L I A M L. FLEENER JAMES R . KANE E D W A R D N . CUNNINGHAM
Bro. Ross PERRY Bro. W I L L I A M E . GAMBLE M.-.W.-. H E N R Y F . MASON W.-. ANTHONY W . HERSHBERGER
as as as as
Grand Grand Grand Grand
Treasurer. Secretary. Marshal. Chaplain.
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Orator. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the location of the building now in course of construction, where the ancient ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed, after which they returned to the hall, where t h e Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. C H A R L E S H . CHANDLER,
Attest:
Grand Master. W I L L I A M L . FLEENER,
as Grand Secretary.
»
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LODGE
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
H A R P E R , KANSAS, July 14,
1914.
The M.\ W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of the late M.". W.'. F R E D WASHBON, Past Grand Master, who died in that city on July 12th. The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: E.". W.'. G I L E S H . L A M B
as Grand Master.
M.'.W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP R.-. W.\ CHARLES E . LOBDELL
as Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. JAMES SNEDDEN W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
W.'. Bro. W.-. W.-.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
J O H N A. F E R R E L L RICHARD A. BIRD JOHN MCCULLAGH HARRY L . IRWIN
W.-. CHARLES A. LOUCKS
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. I. W. G I L L
as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. GARRETT W . T H O M P S O N
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the home of the brother of the deceased where the Episcopal Church services were conducted, following which the remains were taken to the cemetery, with Anthony Commandery No. 37 and officers of the Grand Commandery acting as escort. At the grave the masonic funeral services were conducted by the Grand Lodge, and a beautiful address was made by M.'. W.'. BESTOR G. BROWN, appropriate to the occasion. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it closed in Due Form. GILES H . LAMB,
Attest:
as Grand Master. HARVEY O . DAVIS,
as Grand Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, November 23, 1914.
Upon t h e request of the Leavenworth Masonic Building Association, of Leavenworth, Kansas, the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M., of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication, on November 23, 1914, for the purpose of dedicating t h e new Masonic Temple in that city. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M L. BuRDiCK R.-. W.-. G I L E S H . LAMB M.-.W.-. A L E X . A. SHARP R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M FRANK M A R C H
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer.
W.-. EDWARD W. WAYNANT W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
as Grand Secretary. . Grand Chaplain
W.'. W.-. W.-. W.-. Bro. W.-. W.-.
as Grand &s.Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand Bearer Bearer
F R E D T . NYE NEWTON E . M A N N JOSHUA D. WATSON JAMES J . CONNORS GEO. PULSIFER HENRY C . MORDAUNT J O H N MCCOOL
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Orator. one Burning Taper. Three Great Lights.
W.-. F R E D W . RUDER, (
_
„,
Bearers Two Burning Tapers.
_,
„, T
(
_,
„
.
W.-. GEORGE W. LEAK, )
^
W.-. ROBERT HERTEL, J R . , ^ W.-. D A V I D W . F L Y N N ,
„ , T^ TT7 f W.-. E D W A R D WINNIG, r -n7 Vi „ TIT ^ \ W.\ FRANK CRITES,
J
I
W.-. S E T H ETTENSON, )
•
W.-. W.-. W.". W.-.
JAMES H . WENDORFF,^ J O H N MCFARLAND, SOLOMONSAMISCH, WASHINGTON L I F F ,
^
BearersTuscanand Composite
)
W.-. M O R R I S ToPFLER,") W.-. E L M E R M C C O O L ,
„
Orders.
„
^^ .'
.
, _
Bearers Doric, Ionic and Cor• ^, • /^ , intman Orders. Bearers Celestial and Terrestrial Globes.
.Bearers of the "Lodge."
W.-. B E N J A M I N F . NEWSOME W.-. E Z R A B . F U L L E R
Bearer of the Constitution. as Grand Marshal.
W.-. EDWARD HARTFELDER
as Grand Sword Bearer.
W.-. J O H N H . CLARKE . W.-. A R T H U R M . JACKSON Bro. ROBERT K . POOLEY
Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler. Musical Director.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
527
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, at 7:30 o'clock P. M., in Masonic Hall, after which it repaired to the new Masonic Temple, in the main lodge room of which, in the presence of a large gathering of fully five hundred Masons, the ancient ceremony was performed, at the conclusion of which Bro. GEORGE PuLSiFER delivered an admirable address which was the basis for the vein of thought which followed in remarks suitable to the occasion by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, Grand Chaplain, and Bro. W I L L I A M N . TODD, President of the Leavenworth Masonic Building Association. A large procession, preceded by a Knights Templar escort from Leavenworth Commandery No. 1, was admirably directed by W.'. EZRA B . FULLER, as Grand Marshal, as was also the music under the direction cf Bro. ROBERT K . POO LEY, who added much to the solemnity of the occasion. The gavel used by the Grand Master on this occasion, as well as the jewel worn by him, which formerly belonged to late Calvary Lodge No. 50, were also made use of in the same connection at the laying of the corner-stone of this building on May 10, 1914. The occasion was one most pleasing and long to be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present. Portraits of RICHARD R. R E E S , CHRISTIAN BECK, DWIGHT BYINGTON, F R I T Z MAGERS,
and
the present Grand Master adorned the walls in honor of these ancient ceremonies. The Grand Lodge retired, after which it was closed in Ample Form. CHARLES H .
Attest:
CHANDLER,
Grand Master.
EDWARD W . WAYNANT,
as Grand Secretary.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
R.-. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, Librarian, presented the following report: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In accordance with the report of your Librarian one. year ago, two hundred and seventy-five volumes of miscellaneous masonic matter have been catalogued and placed in the library. We now have a large amount of material ready to be bound, indexed and placed in the library, but owing to the lack of space in our building, there is not sufficient room to add any other cases, and until the building is enlarged further additions to the library must be discontinued. The amount of space required for the work of the Grand Secretary necessitates the moving of the furniture in the library proper in order to have sufficient space to satisfactorily carry on the work of keeping up the records. As this condition exists during the greater portion of the year, it is highly important that the matter of providing more space be given consideration as soon as possible. The balcony in the library could be used to some advantage in placing book cases. However, the impaiied condition of the building makes it undesirable to do so, as the roof leaks badly in time of heavy rains and snow, which is apt to damage the contents of the library, and particularly in the balcony. We have, in addition to unbound piinted matter, much material in the way of masonic relics, souvenirs, programs, etc., which should be properly filed in cases as a museum department to our library, and, of course, would requiie cases for filing; but until the building is enlarged these matters must remain at a standstill, and fuither improvement in the library can not be made until additional space will have been provided. â&#x20AC;˘ The membership of this Grand Jurisdiction, and the value of a Masonic Library makes it highly important that a catalogue be published from time to time in order that the brethren may be advised as to the character of the books on file, so that they may select such reading matter as will appeal to them in acquiring further light on masonic subjects. The proposition of printing such a catalogue at this time is undesirable, as we have so much material on hand which is inaccessible. In view of these conditions, your Librarian would recommend that the expediency of adding space to our quarters be given consideration at this Annual Communication. During the past year, in addition to the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, masonic periodicals, magazines, etc., the following books have been received, and are ready to be indexed and placed on file in the library: Masonic Grand Secretary's Guild, 1912. Annual Report New South Wales Masonic Club.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
529
Templar Legends in Freemasonry. By W. J. Chetwode Crawley, G:. C: T.-. Great Priory of Ireland. Masonic Code, Washington, 1913. Twenty-ninth Annual Report Masonic Home, Pennsylvania. Presentation Address, 1913. By Norris S. Barratt, Past Master Lodge No. 2, Pennsylvania. Catholicismâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Freemasonry, A Sign and a Summons. By R. J. Lambert, bet ore the Grand Lodge of Montana. Some of OUT Ancestors. By R. J. Lambeit. Constitution Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, 1912. Masonic Home, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Program of the exemplification of the New Ritual of the Orders of Knighthood before the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, at Newton, May 10, 1892. Report of the Matron of the Masonic Home of Kansas, 1914. Mexican Situation from a Mexican Point of View. By Lie. Luis Cabrera. Fifteen years a Knight Templar. By Alexander B. Andrews, Jr. Eulogies on the Masonic Lives of George Washington, James A. Garfield and William McKinley. Masonry in the Church. An address by Right Rev. Frederick W. Keator, D. D., Bishop of Olympia. Proceedings Grand Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine, 1914. Volumes I I and I I I , History of Freemasonry in Ohio. Transactions of the International Conference of the Supreme Councils Thirty-third Degree of the Ancient, Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 1912. Statutes Grand Commandery of West Virginia, 1914. Constitution, South Australia, 1913. The Mission of the Christ. By K. J. Middleton, 1913. Proceedings Council of High Priests of Maryland, 1914. Report of Triennial Committee, Grand Commandery of Colorado, 1913. Masonic Law, New Mexico, 1914. Digest of Masonic Law, Florida, 1914. Program Dedication of Masonic Temple, Leavenwprth.November 23, 1914. The Silver Jubilee, Grand Chapter of Victoria, 1914. Reflections of the Thirty-second Triennial Conclave, Denver, August, 1913. Through the kindness of Mrs. LILLIAN WALKER HALE, daughter of our late W.". Bro. MATTHEW R . WALKER, who was one of the origi-
nal members of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, and in whose house the first communications of this lodge were held, we have been presented with
530
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
the lodge and chapter aprons and sash worn by that distinguished brother. This is indeed a valuable addition to our Masonic Library and Museum, and your Libraiian bespeaks the thanks of the Grand Lodge for this kind remembrance. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Librarian.
There being no objections, the address of the M.'. W.*. Grand Master and the reports of the Grand Officers were referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
FELICITATIONS SENT GRAND LODGE OF OKLAHOMA.
On motion of M.-. W.;. BESTOR G . BROWN, the Grand Secretary was directed to send the following telegram: WICHITA, KANSAS, February 17, 1915.
William Moses Anderson, Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Guthrie, Oklahoma: The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, in fifty-ninth Annual Communication assembled, by unanimous rising vote directs that its fraternal salutations be conveyed to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Oklahoma. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary.
To the above, the following reply was received: GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA, February 17, 1915.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, A: F. & A. M. of the State of Kansas, Wichita, Kansas: The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oklahoma, now in session, sends greetings and GoD-speed. . W. P. FREEMAN,
Grand
Master.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
531
REPORT OF. SECRETARY OP MASONIC HOME.
M.-. W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH, Secretary, submitted the following report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: At the annual meeting of the Masonic Home Board, on January 26, 1915, the Treasurer submitted the following report: Balance on hand January 1, 1914 $ 5,314 Received from Secretary 41,317 Received from Superintendent Snedden, refund in January voucher 92 Received from First National Bank, additional interest on balance for July, 1914, not reported to the Secretary.. 4 Total
79 62 00 00
$46,728 41
Paid out in vouchers Bank balance December 31, 1914 Interest item $3.55, credited in bank January 2, 1915
43,381 84 3,343 02 3 55 $46,728 41
To harmonize the balances of the Secretary and Treasurer, the following items should be considered: Treasurer's balance, as per certificate :. $ 3,343 02 Add interest for December 3 55 Correction in Superintendent's account 30 $ 3,346 87 Subtract: Additionalbank interest June 14th Voucher No. 301, unpaid Voucher No. 327, unpaid Total
$ 4 00 25 00 6 25==
35 25 $ 3,311 62
Upon motion, duly made, seconded and carried, the Treasurer's report was referred to the Finance Committee. Following this, the report of the Secretary was made as follows: To the President and Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: During the year ending December 31, 1914, I have received in cash items the total sum of $41,317.62 from the following sources, viz:
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Interest on loans Grand Lodge per capita , Grand Lodge relief, 1913 Grand Lodge relief, 1914 (advanced in December, 1914) O. E. S. per capita Endowment donations Guardianship money Loans paid Sale live stock Refund from lodges, for advances Total
February. $ 3,295 20,306 1,084 1,209 2,602 2,275 687 9,750 77 30
19 50 00 00 90 29 06 00 50 18
$41,317 62
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Board, as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal. Original evidence of payment has been sent to Treasurer in each instance and acknowledgment of each has been made by him. For your information, the item of $2,275.29 "Endowment donations," is composed of the following items: O. E. S. endowment $ 1,239 79 Estate M. G. Ainsworth, bequest 500 00 Estate Melissa M. Davis, bequest 200 00 Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas, Christmas donations, 1913 300 45 Excess Cole jewel fund 24 00 Scottish Rite brethren. Liberal, Kansas 7 05 Henry F. Mason donation..... 4 00 Total
$ 2,275 29
The Endowment Fund was increased from $21,159.32 January 1, 1914, to $23,434.61 on January 1, 1915. During the year warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer in the total sum of $43,314.54, which were charged to the following accounts, vis: Real estate loans $24,250 00 Accrued interest on loans 195 20 Grand Lodge relief 1,209 00 Guardianship funds '.. 474 56=$26,192 06 Expense Board meeting 69 37 Salary assistant to secretary 120 00 Miscellaneous expense at Home 143 85 Maintenance 16,074 2 2 = 16,407 44 Funerals, cemetery 56 00 Insurance 403 00 Real estate, improvements 319 0 4 = 778 04 $43,314 54 $43,314" 54
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
533
By reference to the above, you will observe the total for actual Home Expenses, including administration expenses, to have been $16,407.44, and if items of funerals and cemetery, insurance and real estate and improvements, aggregating $778.04, be added, the total expenditure for all purposes will be found to have been $17,185.48. This is for the fiscal year ended November 30,1914. The comparative statement of expenses hereinafter shown comprises the calendar year, which will account for the apparent discrepancy in amount of expenditures for 1914. Summary of the accounts for the year follows: Debits to Cash. Jan. 1, 1914.—Balance in treasury Dec. 31, 1914.—Receipts for year Total
$ 5,308 54 41,317 62 $46,626 16
Credits to Cash. Dec. 31, 1914.—Paid during year Jan. 1,1915.—Balance in treasury
$43,314 54 3,311 62
Total
$46,626 16
Trial balance of the Home accounts follows: Debit Balances. Treasurer $ 3,311 Mortgage loans 54,400 Real estate and imp'v'ts,... 114,952 Maintenance 183,379 Funerals and cemetery 1,878 Furniture and fixtures 1,702 Insurance 3,775 Miscellaneous expense 7,200 Total
62 00 10 13 86 36 47 03
S370,599 57
Credit Balances. Interest $ 32,012 O . E . S. per capita 27,737 Endowment 23,434 Grand Lodge per capita.... 210,055 Grand Lodge donations.... 49,666 Lodge donations, etc 18,934 Cooper legacy 64 Guardianship funds 6,558 Miscellaneous receipts 2,136 Total
32 00 61 55 41 80 22 16 50
5370,599 57
The total of $54,400.00 in mortgage, loan account is invested in first mortgage loans with no delinquent interest. During the year 1914 loans aggregating $9,750.00 have been paid, and loans aggregating $24,250.00 have been made, making our investment in mortgage loans on January 1, 1915, $54,400.00, as against $39,900.00 on January 1,1914, and $27,900.00 on January 1,1913. Of the $54,400.00 invested, $37,850.00 draws interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum, $6,000.00 at 6 H per cent, and $10,550.00 at 7 per cent. With all of above invested during the year, the interest returns will aggregate $3,400.00 or 6 H per cent, on entire investment.
534
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
Warrants drawn in payment of Home expenses, as shown by vouchers on file, as follows: 1907. 1908. 1909. 1910.
Net Net Net Net
cost cost cost cost
$ 9,474 10,486 12,761 12,278
47 99 53 40
1911. 1912. 1913. 1914.
Net Net Net Net
cost cost cost cost
$13,574 16,306 17,584 16,413
34 41 32 02
By months, warrants drawn for the years 1911, 1912, 1913 and 1914 are shown: January February March April May June July August September October November December
,
Less B. E. & L Asst. to Secretary
1911. S 1,380 90 1,032 77 1,095 54 1,331 93 1,373 83 1,051 59 904 56 922 08 988 33 1,150 92 1,3'45 92 1,075 67
1912. $ 1,417 53 1,519 89 1,297 43 1,397 98 1,139 76 1,265 93 1,200 47 1,054 93 1,167 03 1,121 11 1,547 97 2,076 38
1913. S 1,880 35 2,000 31 1,762 35 1,403 88 1,184 09 1,178 44 1,030 32 1,008 70 2,032 40 1,286 60 . 1,230 94 1,465 94
1914. S 1,760 10 1,266 34 1,686 74 1,272 41 1,198 18 1,058 72 999 48 1,235 27 1,716 00 1,530 25 1,355 70 1,213 83
S13,654 34 80 00
$16,206 41
$17,464 32
$16,293 02
120 00
120 00
$17,584 32
$16,413 02
$13,574 34
$16,206 41
Superintendent's reports show average membership in the Home as follows: 1907,71; 1908,76; 1909,79; 1910, 85K; 1911,80; 1912, 8 8 H ; 1913, 90; 1914, 88. Per capita cost for expenses as shown above is as follows: 1907 1908 1909 1910
:$133 143 161 144
44 75 54 44
1911 1912 1913 1914
$169 68 183 12 195 38 186.51
Above per capita is based on actual expenditures, and for the years 1913 and 1914 includes expense of administration and everything except fixed charges of insurance and improvements to real property. I t does not include donations of clothing, etc., made to members. Summary of our present financial condition is as follows: Assess. Jan. 1, 1915.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Total
$ 3,311 62 54,400 00. $57,711 62
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Liabilities. Jan. 1, 1915.—^Guardianship funds invested in loans Endowment fund invested in loans Available assets Total
/.
535
$ 6,558 16 23,434 61 27,718 85 $57,711 62
Our available assets January 1, 1915, were $27,718.85, as against $17,703,20 on January 1, 1914, and $2,357.94 on January 1, 1913. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment Guardian funds Leaving Home money invested in loans of Total in loans
$23,434 61 6,558 16—$29,992 77 24,407 23 $54,400 00
A gain of $12,012.51 of Home General Fund invested since January 1, 1914. We have had no extraordinary expenditures during the year, nor are we likely to have any in the coming year. We have charged to real estate and improvement account $319.04 during the year 1914. Our receipts for the year 1915 may be estimated: Interest on loans Interest on balances Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita O. E. S. endowments Bequests known at present Total
$ 3,200 200 21,200 2,700 1,250 2,100
00 00 00 00 00 00
$30,650 00
Our expenditures for the year 1915 may be estimated as follows: 100 members at $180 Administration expense Guardianship funds Insurance (none) Balance, surplus Total
$18,000 200 1,450 —'• 11,000
00 00 00 00
$30,650 00
This estimate is based upon the theory that we shall have no extraordinary expenditures during the year. If we do have, the net amount of our surplus will be necessarily less than we have shown.
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PROCEEDINGS
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We have no contract obligations or outstanding indebtedness.! Expenditures on behalf of the M.\W.'. Grand Lodge, A. F.& A. M, of Kansas for the year aggregated $1,209.00, which amount was paid to us in December of last year rather than in January of this year, as usual, hence receipts for 1914 will show collection for years 1913 and 1914 for this account. Insurance in force on the Home property follows: Fire. Buildings... Furniture Barn and horse Isolation ward Chapel
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Of the fire insurance, we pay for $83,750.00 of above. Insurance of $5,000.00 on the Chapel is paid by the Order of the Eastern Star. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, all insurance policies, duplicates of all receipts for money, and letters of transmittal of same, as well as all the books showing the Secretary's accounts, are herewith submitted for your consideration with this report. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary.
R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-.W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the following report, which wasj on motion, adopted: To the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has examined the advance copies of the reports of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, and beg to present the following summary and report: We find all these documents well arranged, comprehensive and satisfactory. The Grand Master's report is a business paper, containing a due admixture of sentiment and poetry. I t is forcefully and gracefully composed and a credit to the mind and heart of its author.
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Our present Grand Master has ever felt a large measure of responsibility and interest in his task, which his zeal for Masonry has rendered a labor of love. He has worked at this job, as he always works, with kindly persistence and never-ending patience, and his efforts are appreciated by his brethren. During his incumbency he has made a record in visitationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; voyages as he styles themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the system of district gatherings promoted has brought him into personal contact with a large number of the Craft, probably greater than any Grand Master in recent years. He speaks understandingly of the condition, needs and wishes of the Craft, and is to be congratulated and commended for the impress he has made upon the Masonry of Kansas by his rugged application of old and simple truths. We recommend the approval of that portion of the Grand Master's address contained under the following headings: Installation of Grand Officers, Laying of Corner-stones, Dedication of Masonic Halls, Special Dispensations, The Rochester Case, Masonic Trials, Grand Representatives, Changing District Boundaries, District Deputy Grand Masters, and Grand Orator. That part relating to Lodges Constituted, and Lodges Under Dispensation, we recommend be referred to the Committee of that title; and the one official decision reported, to the Committee on Jurisprudence. In fitting terms the Grand Master refers to our splendid increase in numbers, and feelingly to the decrease caused by the harvest of the Grim Reaper, which latter subject is to be more fully treated by the Committee on Necrology. Concerning the activity of lodges, the Grand Master speaks approvingly of the organization of Guilds to promote the systematic study of Masonry. He also relates the circumstances of laying the usual number of corner-stones, the dedication of several masonic halls, and an unusual number of official visitations, concerning which heobserves that he was made to feel " t h a t a cordial invitation, a glad hand, and a fraternal welcome awaited him in every lodge in the jurisdiction." I t is desired, especially, to commend the rational treatment reported under the head of " W a r Relief." While Masons should ever stand ready to respond to the needs of the destitute, they should also avoid hysteria and imposition.
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An important chapter is that devoted to " T h e Adopted Work." The record presented is historically important and the argument and action conclusively right, and your committee recommends the hearty approval of the same. Your committee observes with approval the discussion of the affairs of the Masonic Home, and desire especially to emphasize the Grand Master's word of caution against any hasty change in the system or scope of this worthy institution. A subject of paramount interest to the whole Body of Kansas Masons is found in the comments on the condition of the Grand Lodge Office Building, and the recommendation for a new structure. We recommend that this subject be referred to a special committee of wise and experienced brethren for report at this Communication. Another question of importance involving policy and expenditure is found under the head of â&#x20AC;˘' District Meetings," which we recommend be referred to the same or a similar committee for immediate report. We recommend t h a t the report of the Grand Treasurer and all that part of the Grand Secretary's report relating to fiscal affairs be referred to t h e Committee on Finance and Property. The special appropriations recommended by the Grand Secretary are as follows: 1. List of Regular Lodges, to be furnished every two years. 2. Binding Volume XVI Proceedings. 3. To purchase a stationery case for each District Deputy Grand Master. 4. Return of unexpended portion of contribution to flood sufferers in Ohio. I t is recommended that a special report of the Committee on Finance and Property is requested on each of these subjects. We recommend the approval of the report of the Grand Secretary, as follows: Historical Registry and Abstract, Charters, Lodges Under Dispensation, Copy of Charter, Appeals, Masonic Districts, Appointment of District Deputy Grand Masters, Appointment of Grand Representatives, Grand Secretary's Certificates, Official Circulars, Annual Reports. We also recommend the approval of the report of the Librarian, and commend to the Craft a careful perusal of the statistical tables so
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accurately and conveniently arranged in this model report of our Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, PERRY M . HOISINGTON, EDWARD W . WAYNANT, HARVEY C . LIVERMORE,
Committee,
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
The M.-. W.". Grand Master, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Reports of Grand OflScers, appointed the following special committee: M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN, M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, M.-.W.-. THOMAS G. FITCH and M.-.W.-.ALEX. A. SHARP.
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. February 17, 1915. The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. WEDNESDAY,
ORATION.
Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON, member of Ottawa Lodge No. 18, gave the following address, which, on motion, was ordered printed with the Proceedings, and the usual number of extra copies distributed among the lodges:
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A VISION OF LIFE AND BROTHERHOOD. M:. W.-. Grand Master and Brethren: On a perfect June day when nature was in her most gracious mood and in loveliest garb, I stood in the great portico at the west front of the Capitol at Washington looking out upon a scene of surpassing beauty. Pennsylvania Avenue stretched away a mile to the white walls of the Treasury, in which it appeared to be lost. Beyond, partially hidden from view, was a wealth of verdure in which fountains played in the sunshine around the White House. Still beyond, appeared the graceful outlines of the vast State, War and Navy Building with its four miles of marble corridors. To the left, I saw Washington Monument, white and severe, towering 555 feet toward the sky—75 feet higher than the great pyramid—the loftiest structvire of mere masonry on the earth. To the southward flowed the lazy Potomac, spanned I knew by the low, long bridge, which I could not see but over which I marched to the front as did many thousands of soldier boys in the sixties, and over which a wild multitude rushed back in senseless panic after the first Bull Run. Up the river, standing out from between great trees on the southern bank, I saw the cold white.columns of old Arlington House, behind which reposed over sixteen thousand dead (nearly one-third of whom unknown) who had given their lives for the flag in the red days of war; and with them were many who had led armies and commanded ships which kept the starry banner in the sky in all those dreadful days. At my left was the great Library of Congress, second only in size to the Capitol, far excelling it in beauty and in wealth of interior adornment; across the Potomac I saw old Alexandria, where WASHINGTON worshipped and where ELLSWORTH died—once the metropolis of the British colonies in North America, now only a reminiscence of commercial supremacy. Stately avenues horded with numberless trees in a luxury of foliage swept . in diagonal courses through city squares, leaving spaces at the intersections of streets cut into miniature parks in
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diamonds and circles, adorned with flowers and fountains and the heroic statues of men famous in war and peace. The splendid scene recalled another, told in the story of an earlier day, of the woodland and swamps below Georgetown across from Alexandria into which GKORGE WASHINGTON and a young French engineer rode on horseback through by-paths to the hill where I stood that day in June. There WASHINGTON and L'Enfant the engineer saw in imagination in the woods and swamps around them the beautiful city that was to be. Theirs was a splendid vision of the seat of government of a great nation, of a city with marts of trade, commerce and industry, and all the institutions, structures and adornments of a great capital. A capital city abounding in palaces, cathedrals, citadels, markets and collosal edifices of every sort; yet no soil had been upturned or stone laid. Their faith did not falter there in the wilderness, but exulted in the vision of a city magnificent then first created in their imagination; a city to be built in the woods about them which shouldbe a worthy rival of the old world capitals. From that point of vision they saw the avenues, the streets, the city blocks, the departmental buildings, the parks, the fountains, and all the noble institutions, some of which I saw that day, and others still to be, for their splendid dream is still in course of fulfillment. As with cities, so with all great undertakings. The beautiful cathedrals whose massive walls have crumbled into fragments before mighty artillery in the most cruel and greatest war of history, existed first in the brain of enthusiastic architects, else they had never existed at all. They were at first only images upon the mind. Imagination is not a mere sentiment. I t is necessary to any real progress. Without it, men would still be burrowing in caves or living in treetops. But a cathedral, or a palace, is not the greatest building. A fairier and more enduring one may be erected by every man and Mason. Great as are the buildings and institutions of Washington or of other capitals of the world, beautiful as are the temples of religion, of art, of learning and industry, there are structures of greater worthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;buildings that if we work upon
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them as craftsmen and as master builders in perfect fidelity, according to perfect plans, will stand firm against the shock of war and earthquake and tempest, outlasting the pyramids. The impregnable walls of character will stand four square. against every wind that blows, above the wreckage of all material things. As operative Masons work upon foundation, and wall, and column, placing, fitting, cementing all the parts into a harmonious unit of strength and beauty, so may speculative Masons work upon the more enduring edifice of character. The work in either case, however, must be in fulfillment of the vision upon which it must be fashioned. It must be true to the ideal first outlined in images upon the soul of the builder. M O S E S constructed the old tabernacle according to the pattern shown him in the Holy Mount.- So the tabernacles of our lives must be reared according to the pattern of our visions. The image may be marred in fulfillment, or the plan may be departed from in detailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and so far beauty be diminished and strength impairedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but without the pattern, without the vision of a good life to inspire the builder there will be neither strength nor beauty. This splendid yision, this blue print of a useful life to be, adhered to with fidelity through discouragement, or through defeats that come sometimes to give the strength of discipline necessary to good work, will make life really useful, which should be our ambition. Thus we may overcome and be given the white stone with the new name, and may measure the measureless, number the numberless, and make the impossible gloriously possible. The man who does the things that others say can not be done is the really successful man, although he may fail many times in the course of. his accomplishment. Neither time nor effort is wasted when extended in the pursuit of a true ideal, the working out of a good plan. Nothing good can be wasted. The good deed performs its beneficent purpose and then by a blessed contagion is multiplied in like good deedsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the lives of others in endless progression. We must remember, however, that recognition of success is unnecessary to its achievement. The columbine flowering in the mountain canon may never be seen by mortal eye;
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nevertheless it is as beautiful and as fragrant as the delicate flower admired by King's daughters, blooming in royal gardens. We must remember, too, that fame is not necessary to heroism. Fame may be only the accident of discovery. Known or unknown, seen or unseen, noticed or unnoticed, the man and the Mason who works for the upbuilding of character according to the high purpose of his life, blesses the world, ranking along with the sublime heroes of faith of whom it is written that they "subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouth of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens." To erect out of human experience such conquering characters, the exalted purpose evolved out of images wrought in the heart, like the plans of the city of the cathedral, must first of all include sure foundations. Here we need make no mistake. Our masonic symbolism places ever before us in the East, to which we are directed to look, the initial of the Name. " I n the beginning GOD created * * " "Inthebeginning was the Word. * * " Trusting in Him we are assured that our faith is well founded. Character can suffer no wreckage while that faith remains a dominant force. This is the Rock of Masonry—the sure foundation of every good structure of heart and brain and life. Upon this shall be reared the columns of strength and establishment that shall never totter or fall or crumble. • But life is real as well as ideal, if indeed we may differentiate. Sometimes I fancy that the things we call real are, after all, the most unsubstantial, and the things which exist only as images upon the soul are the most enduring. Speaking, however, after the manner of the common thought, of the things seen and temporal, that can be weighed or counted or estimated by the known dimensions—the things tangible, the realities—whether they be the most or the least enduring, must be wrought and fashioned in harmony with the pattern of the mind; the product of our vision of the life to be lived. This
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suggests present duty as brothers. The duties of brotherhood are to be performed now. We can do nothing yesterday. The future of some lives is in the past. Outcome has been discounted and already applied. Achievement has turned backward. Doing has already been 'done, and the doer lags superfluous. This is not obedience to the vision, which always beckons forward. "Not as though I had already attained," said the man who was made blind on the Damascus road only in order that he might see. Failure may become the certitude of success, and defeat the only means, of victory. But the vision must not be lost. . It must be still the lure that inspires to one more effort, or a thousand more if need be, to reach the ideal for which the start was made. Although cast down we need not be destroyed, but be found still pursuing the things worth while. Again, this high duty, while an individual one, is not for the individual alone, or chiefly. The vision of a good life for ourselves includes like good for our brother also— a purpose to restore the lost or broken image in his life. This high duty need not lead us into fields afar. There is the man upon our street, or in our neighborhood, who has lost his owTi vision of a good life. It is within our duty to find it for him. This is not only our duty, but our happiness—yes, and our dignity. Judge TouRGEE, the gifted author of "The Fool's Errand," wrote a book entitled "Letters to a King," consisting of letters to his nephew, just coming into the estate and responsibility and dignity of a voter. He esteemed the young man a king—and such any young man ought to be. The Czar of the Russians excused a young American engineer employed in the •construction of the Trans-Siberian Railroad for some breach of etiquette which shocked the royal courtiers, saying, "He is a king in his own country." True kingship consists in service. If love is the greatest thing in the world, it is only because it prompts to service for the other fellow. Then, too, we have duties to our country as citizens, to be fulfilled also according to the pattern shown to us on the mountain of our vision. This duty we call
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patriotism is not only negative, to avoid fraud and falsehood and cowardice, and positive ill-doing; it should be gloriously affirmative, splendidly aggressive in the service of our country. Here, again, we need not wander to the confines of our great land—to the frozen gates of the North under the midnight sun, or to the summer lands of Porto Rico, or yet ten thousand miles over the ocean where the Philippines jewel the China Sea. True, we would still be under the sheltering folds of the flag we love—now doubly dear not only to every American, but to every soul weary with the welter and woe of war in many lands, but most of us must show our love and loyalty at home. Here is our country. I have read somewhere the story, of which but imperfect outlines remain in memory, of a veteran of the Napoleonic wars, walking with his young nephew, a boy in whose breast he wanted to kindle the fires of patriotism and love for the lilies of France. "My boy," said the old soldier, "you must love your country." "Yes," said the youth, " b u t what is my country?" Pausing in their walk the veteran pointed to the boy's home, a little cottage seen in the distance under the trees, and asked, " W h a t is t h a t ? " " M y home," said the boy, delighted by the old familiar scene, his face aglow, thinking of the happy associations of his childhood. "Well, that is your country," said the soldier, " and you should love all this as you love your mother who is standing there in the door." My country? It is the modest home that shelters me, where I go for rest and comfort when tired and worried, the bit of blue grass on the lawn where my child— or should I say grandchild—plays, and the neighboring children who show their gladness when they look confidingly into my face; the old familiar songs I hear; the old familiar faces I see; the sacred place in the old church; the view from the window when the sun goes down; and I see again as in youth my ship sailing bravely in. This is my country. To love it is felicity; to die for it may be duty; but to live for it, doing my best service even when it means sacrifice, may be a greater duty. How shall a man and Mason serve his country? Well, by'making his neighborhood, city, state, better to live in; by promoting efficiency,
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economy and integrity in public affairs, and practicing all these virtues in private life, too, right at home—and away from home if called away—but at home first; by pulling ahead and not back; by singing praises instead of wailing lamentations; by remembering, too, that being a psalm is better even than singing one; and to be, as UNCLE E B E N exhorts, "as patient at home as when fishing." The Mason, too—and the man who ought to be in heart and conduct if not in affiliation—should be a lover of the world, as well as a lover of his family, his neighbors and his country. Commerce refuses to be halted at national boundaries in its conquering embrace of the world's business. Travelers come and go everywhere around the earth —^or would were it not for the stupendous folly of the war in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the islands in many seas. True brotherhood regards with respect, if not affection, the alien from any land, for we were all made of one blood to dwell on all the face of the earth. This profound truth ought to grip every Mason's heart, for the sign of the Master is found in every land and the sublime tenets of our Order are practiced under every flag of civilization. A thought comes upon me that I can only express without much attempt to amplify: that Masons, knowing how good and how pleasant it is to dwell together in unity, ought to try at least to impress that great lesson upon all who are in the councils of any nation, or have any potency in directing the currents of national or international thought and action. A conviction of the unparalleled folly, the appalling waste, the unutterable distress of a war which has already caused woes innumerable, and must leave a heritage of untold suffering upon generations yet .unborn, must stimulate every lover of his kind to do all things possible to promote peace—now and evermore. May we not hope that in some way, somehow, masonic principles and practice' may be efficient in bringing this about? But if this can not be, and only, material exhaustion to the warring nations can bring surcease of strife, then our effort should be to bring about such an adequate sense of real brotherhood as will make war henceforth as impossible as it is now horrible.
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The symbolism of Masonry speaks a universal language proclaiming brotherhood everywhere, a principle as beneficent in national as it is in individual life. Brotherhood among nations is recognized in the ususal language of diplomacy, but often only to conceal a malevolent purpose. The brotherly spirit, however, should be as patient in national councils as in individual life. What brothers would scorn to do in their dealings one with another should be equally abhorrent to the aggregation of brothers bound together as a nation. Sometime—may it be soon— emperors, kings, chancellors and prime ministers, appalled by the indescribable horror of war, will come to themselves in recognition of this truth, and their eyes will be opened to the fact—transparent enough to the common people—that a due regard for brotherhood might have saved all the sacrifice of human life, and material good, in all distracted, torn and bleeding lands.. Is it too much to hope that the masonic conception of brotherhood, by whatever name it may be called, will speak the words of peace above the angry tumult? In such a glad consummation might be found "the leaves of the tree which are for the healing of the nations." Measureless comfort would succeed measureless sacrifice, and a myriad voices of lamentations be hushed in glad songs of thanskgiving. Surely Masonry, teaching brotherhood in every land, should speed the consummation. Not that any brother should forego loyalty to his own land, but that he should prove that loyalty by using every energy to promote universal justice among all nations, thus making war impossible. As a present duty at home every brother will by moderation of speech and conduct allay and remove irritation,'and in every possible way as a citizen and Mason promote good feeling, good fellowship tending peace between our own beloved land and all others—"Forbearing one another in love." This is also patriotism. Having earnestly tried to make the sublime truths of Masonry practical as well as theoretical in our own lives by the fulfillment of high ideals, by good neighborliness, public spirited service in the community and true patriotism, we should be able to enjoy true felicity even in ad-
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versity, should it come. HORACE GREELEY said "To have so lived that one less orphan is called to choose between starvation and infamy; to have so lived that the eyes of some of whom fame shall never know are brightened; to have been here for a season and left the world no worse for having lived, it is really to have lived." But should we not advance even on this, and leave the world somehow a little -better? Some writer classifies all men into the helpers and the hinderers. If we don't push or pull we are apt to be in the way of those who do. It is certain that somebody must do the lifting and the tugging. Someday common, everyday service will come to its coronation. The truth will be realized that it is not so important that we should do great things as that we should do little things in a great way. The value of the product, whether of a mill or a life, depends on the fidelity of the workmen charged with the little details. MAHOMET overheard one of his followers say: "I will loose my camel and commit it to GOD." "Friend," said the prophet, "Tie your camel and commit it to GOD." . I fear, my brothers, that in the discharge of our masonic d u t i e s ^ a n d by that I mean all our serious dutiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we are not always just to the Almighty. It is not lack of more knowledge or greater opportunities, but failure to make use of the opportunities and the knowledge we have that wrecks our plans and mars our lives. Dr. JOSEPH PARKER said: "When I am in the thick of the fight, what a help my rose-covered cottage is to me." That he had no rose-covered cottage made the reflection only the sweeter, for it existed as a delightful dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; an image upon his soul. As a friend observed, it was his solace from the wear and pressure and strain of busy days. Doubtless it was an image of his youth that had been both inspiration and comfort. The other self appears in these images, whether of duty to be done or felicity to be enjoyed. Whether we call them real or unreal is of little consequence. The lable is unimportant, but the value is inestimable. They stand to beckon, to persuade, to comfort, and to reward. Neglected, the vision is lost and life becomes barren and unfruitful. Followed, they lure
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not only to fields of usefulness but to gardens of delight. In the serene glow of these images we see the way through difficulties, and discover our pathway to the stars.
REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON NECROLOGY.
Owing to the inability of W.-. WILLIAM E . BLACKBURN, chairman of the Committee on Necrology, to be present, his report was read by W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain, which was unanimously adopted by a rising vote: To the M.\ W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Inasmuch as the beautiful symbolism and impressive lessons of Masonry not only train us for the duties and privileges of this life, b u t in considerable degree prepare us for the life to come, it is meet and proper at this time that we pause amid the important and pressing activities of this Grand Body to give thought to, and offer silent prayer for, those of our brothers whom the Great Architect of the Universe has called from labor to refreshment. And it is fitting that in this throbbing and abundant life herein assembled, we fully realize that it will be, " Y e t a few days, and Thee, the all-beholding sun shall see no more in all his course; nor y e t in the cold ground where thy pale form was laid, with many tears; nor in the embrace of the ocean shall exist thy image." To the mind that has profited from the poetry and philosophy of Masonry, death but spells immortality; an opening door t h a t admits to the "peace which passeth understanding, which the world can neither give nor take away." This blessed peace has come to many members of the lodges of Kansas the past year; to members of this Grand Body and to distinguished brethren in other Grand Jurisdictions, whose names will be engraved in the history of this meeting, that future ages may read of those whom Masonry hon.ored and who honored Masonry. Because of their number it is not possible in this report to mention all, yet in the life of each and eyery one there were ennobling trials, soul-purifying sacrifices, and that spirit of true brotherhood reaching ' out to all men, that deserves such recognition. I t is not given us to commend any above his brethren, yet we would speak of some, of whom it may be said their lives touched perhaps more lives than others, and in that larger field gave inspiration to those privileged to know them as men and Masons. Among these was Dr. EDMUND BEADLE CUMMINGS, of Bronson;
thrice Master of Bourbon Lodge No. 268, and for six years a District Deputy Grand Master, whose knowledge of and zeal for the Order was
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of great value t o the Craft in his section of the State, while his ability and skill in the practice of his profession was a blessing to the afflicted of his community. On the third day of this year there gathered at Olathe the M.'. W.". Grand Master of this Grand Body, CHARLES H . CHANDLER, our brother, the Governor of Kansas, GEORGE H . HODGES, and many other distinguished men and Masons and a host of sorrowing friends, to attend the funeral of THOMAS AMBROSE SUTTON, P a s t Master of Olathe Lodge
No. 19, and for seven years District Deputy Grand Master. For a long time a popular and influential business man of his town, a force for good in Masonry. His passing brought sorrow to all who knew him. His obituary is of deep interest because of the beauty of the life revealed by the loving pen of a friend of many years. He said: "Never in his life was he heard to speak ill of any one; not a word could be truthfully said by any one that would reflect in the smallest degree upon his life. * * * His life found its greatest beauty, its deepest joy, in the company and love of mother and sisters." A profound responsibility rests upon those to whom is given the custody of the unwritten work, for upon them is the charge to preserve pure arid undefiled those things which differentiate Masons from the rest of the world. A man who measured up to his responsibility in every way was our late brother, GEORGE M . D I X O N , of Kaw Lodge No.
272, Kansas City, Kansas. He'was Assistant Lecturer for ten years and Custodian for six years. Humble his walk in life, yet he was a kindly and industrious man, a good neighbor, a zealous Mason, who has been called home. Sister Grand Lodges that have bowed to the Supreme Will and report the death of Grand Officers are, Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. From t h e roster of the distinguished dead in these jurisdictions, given more fully in the memorial pages of these Proceedings, it is difficult to choose for a special mention, unless it should be the name of genial, kindly, courteous W A R R E N L A R U E THOMAS, of Kentucky, in
whose death was a message of sadness to the Craft almost throughout the world. Probably no other member of the Craft has had conferred upon him such distinction, such honors in the masonic and associated orders; and to each and every one he measured up to the fullest stature in probity, industry, deserving ability, and won and held the love and . esteem of all. During his long and useful life he was Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Grand Master of the Council, Grand Commander of the Knights Templar, all of Kentucky; Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States, and Honorary Inspector General 33° Scottish Rite. While the Angel of Death summoned many, great and small, during the year just past, the shadow of his wings fell upon Past Grand
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Master FRED WASHBON, of Anthony, and we were called upon to p a y a last tribute to our beloved brother. â&#x20AC;˘ Born January 23, 1867, at Morris, Otsego County, New York, he lived on a farm in his youth, attended the schools of Morris and Oneonto; was in business in Brooklyn, N . Y., in a'small way with a boy comrade for a year; then prepared for life seriously by reading law in the offices of Judge GEORGE SCRANLING and Hon. BURR MATICE at Oneonto.
He was admitted to the bar a t Syracuse in 1890, and located a t Harper Kansas, that same year, where he was associated with an elder brother, JAMES G . WASHBON. In 1897 the firm opened a law office in Anthony, and FRED WASHBON was put in charge, living there until his fatal illness, which terminated July 12, 1914, at the home of his brother in Harper. With no close family ties to divide his interest, his whole life, his brilliant mind, were devoted to his profession and the Masonic and allied Orders. And in all of them he was accorded prompt and high recognition. As a lawyer he was successful professionally and financially; he was recognized as a wise and able counselor, a fearless and indefatigable advocate; a thinker whose conclusions were based on fundamental truths; an orator whose sincerity and ability convinced his opponents. His love of Masonry exceeded the love of man for woman. I t was a part of his life; his daily, hourly companion to whom he always turned for comfort and inspiration. His genial and unasssuming manner, his love for the Craft, his mastery of its profound secrets, his skill in the interpretation of the mysteries, drew all to him and held them by the magnetism of his simplicity, his zeal and his great heart throbbing for all humanity. He was chosen Grand Master in 1909, was made Grand High Priest in 1910, Grand Marshal of the Grand Council in 1914, and Grand Captain General of the Grand Commanderyinl914. He was a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine, a member of the Scottish Rite, and a Noble of the Order of the Mystic Shrine. The illness that ended in death was noted in April; in May he was able to attend the Conclave of the Grand Commandery at Newton, and in July, at the home of his brother in Harper, there fell from his stricken hands the working tools of life. The officers of this Grand Body, with distinguished representatives of other Masonic Bodies and of his profession from various parts of the state met with the brethren of Anthony and Harper at the latter town, Tuesday, July 14, 1914, to commit to mother earth the mortal remains of our beloved brother. The places of business were closed, and the people of the community mourned with us. Flowers, t h e external evidences of sorrowing and stricken hearts that speak a loving sympathy, filled the home, and later covered the earth-scar of the grave. Although christened
FREDERICK
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nature chose always and in every walk in life to be known only as FRED WASHBON. And when the news of his death was given out, the professional associate, the business friend, the Masonic Craft, all thought of him, not as the successful lawyer, not as the Past Grand Officer, but as genial, kindly, whole-hearted FRED WASHBON. Than which there could' be no more convincing testimony as to his worth. From t h e privilege of a friendship extending almost his entire masonic life, we can speak with authority concerning his excellence as a man, his ability as a lawyer, and of his love and zeal for Masonry. His conimunity, his profession, the State and our beloVed Order suffered great loss in his death. His life was such t h a t when the summons came, "to take his chamber in the silent halls of death," he clasped the hand of his dearest friend in a long farewell and passed, unpretentious, unafraid, through that open door which admits to the Upper Room, reserved for the sacred fellowship of those who have been friends of men and are welcomed as sons of GOD. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM E . BLACKBURN,
Committee. R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-. W.-. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R , committee, presented his formal report, which was ordered received and printed with the Proceedings. SUPPLEMENTAL
REPORTS OF C O M M I T T E E ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-. W.-. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R presented the following supplemental reports, which were, on motion, adopted: To the M.: W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your committee in the matter of the application for recognition of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands, of the United States of America, report as follows: Your committee has carefully examined the papers and Proceeding submitted herein and findâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1st. That all the necessary preliminary steps required to be taken for the purpose of organizing a Grand Lodge of Masons in the Philippine Islands were taken, and that said Grand Lodge was regularly and lawfully organized. 2d. T h a t under the Constitution adopted by such Grand Lodge it adheres strictly to masonic principles as known and recognized in the United States of America and conforms thereto: Therefore be it
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Resolved, That the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas hereby extends fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of the Philippine Islands as the sole, exclusive, sovereign and independent Grand Lodge of Masons in the jurisdiction, and extends and requests an interchange of Grand Representatives with such Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW. M .
MILLER,
Committee. To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: In the matter of the request of the National Grand Lodge of Egypt for establishment of "friendly and masonic relations." Your committee reports that it is not in receipt of any information as to the masonic status of such Grand Lodge upon which to recommend the granting of such request, and recommends that the matter be deferred until receipt of such information. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M .
MILLER,
Committee. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: In the matter of the Director General of the Masonic Federation of North Africa. Your committee does not feel disposed to waste much time in elaboration of a report upon the Federation. It is a proposition emanating from an unaffiliated Mason of Washington, who seems disposed to organize a General Grand of his own upon a very elaborate scheme, which doubtless would be a special grand success if there were not one weak spot in the plan. It is predicated upon the possibility that Grand Lodges will pay annual dues of $100 each, and lodges fifteen dollars each for the privilege of enrollment. The scheme so far as examined indicates no benefit or consideration for such advancements. Your committee does not deem it worth while to suggest making any reference of the matter to the Finance Committee. Fraternally submitted. MATTHEW M . M I L L E R ,
Committee.
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
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EVENING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 17, 1915. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 o'clock p. M. E X E M P L I F I C A T I O N OF WORK.
At the instance of the M.'.W.'.Grand Master, the Third Degree was exemplified in both forms. The several officers and the craftsmen participating were composed of the following brethren, selected from the three lodges in Wichita: H E N E Y WALLBNSTEIN, N O . 303
Master.
ALBERT D . TAYLOR, N O . 303 JAMES B . D E V I B R , N O . 86
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
H A E E Y J.. WILLIAMS, N O . 86 CLAUDE H . WHITCOMB, N O . 86
Treasurer. Secretary.
JAMES A. CLARK, N O . 303 G L E N CHAMBERLAIN, No. 99
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GAEL E . OLSON, NO. 308 (substitute) JAMES A. Ross, No. 86 (substitute)
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
JOHN A. STEWART, N O . 86
Senior Steward.
CHENAULT C . GENTRY, N O . 99..... WILLIAM I . MITCHELL, No. 303 (substitute) EMELL G . OLSON, No. 303 (substitute)
Junior Steward. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
H A E E Y E . ATCHISON, N O . 86
Tyler.
F E A N K B . H A R R I S , N O . 303.
GiFPORD M. BOOTH, N O . 303. WILLIAM H . HARRISON, N O . 99. CRAFTSMEN. ROY R . GILBERT, N O . 86, LOUIS V. KOCK, N O . 99, D E E R . LOUCK, N O . 303, P A U L B U R K E , N O . 99, STERLING E . CORNWELL, N O . 86, SAMUEL N . SHIELDS, N O . 99,
ALVA N . M C D A N I E L , N O . 303, F R E D A. STEBBINS, N O . 303, HARRY L . W H I T E , N O . 303, CHARLES G . M C I N T I R E , N O . 99, CLIFFORD V. H U N T , N O . 99.
P I A N I S T . — C A S P E R G . HAYNES, N O . 303. CANDIDATE.—GEORGE L . MILLER, N O . 86.
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At the conclusion of the work, the several Grand Officers resumed their stations, after which the M.*. W/. Grand Master called the M.-. W/. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
MORNING SESSION. February 18, 1915. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. THURSDAY,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES AND LODGES U N D E R DISPENSATION.
W.-. BRUCE GRIFFITH, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge o} Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation respectfully submits its report: Five dispensations were granted during the year by your M.'. W.\ Grand Master, and your committee has examined the abstracts of the work done by all these. It may be stated for all of them that the work has been singularly free from irregularities, and that they uniformly exhibit a commendable degree of proficiency. ARMA LODGE U . D.
On February 28, 1914, a dispensation was granted to eleven Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Arma, Crawford County, to organize a lodge to be known as Arma Lodge U. D. To this petition one name was subsequently added by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. A lodge was organized and work began in Brown's Hall, Arma, on March 3, 1914, and ended December 28,1914. Thirty-seven meetings were held; 13 initiated, 11 passed, and 9 raised. The lodge had one death. Its membership at this time is 19.
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The receipts of this lodge were: For degrees Donations, etc., by members Total receipts The expenditures were: For rent Furniture Instruction Sundries Total expenditures Balance on hand
$360 00 58 50 â&#x20AC;˘.$418 50
$ 53 108 95 72
00 80 30 90 $330 00 $ 88 50
The records show that all these funds have passed through the hands of both the Secretary and Treasurer. The transcript presented by the lodge is neatly typewritten, and it gives evidence of close conformity to the proper form both in its work and in its minutes. Several criticisms are suggested by the committee, the chief of which is on the stenographic work of the transcript. I t is not paragraphed; the various items of business of an entire session, including names of officers, being run into one single paragraph. The capitalization and punctuation of the copy contains many errors, in some instances making the meaning ambiguous. The name of the town in which the lodge was held is omitted in some instances. There is no record of the adoption of the minutes of any of the communications. None of the errors enumerated are serious; the work seems to have been done with great regularity; the outlook for the lodge's future seems to be excellent, and your committee recommends that the charter prayed for in the petition before us be granted. HAVILAND LODGE U. D.
On February 28,1914, a dispensation was ganted by your M.'. W.-. Grand Master to fifteen Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Haviland, Kiowa County, to open a lodge of Master Masons, to be known as Haviland Lodge U. D. To the original petition five names were added during the year by the M.'. W.\ Grand Master. A lodge was organized and work began in the I. O. O. F. Hall, in Haviland, on March 5, 1914; work ceased December 29. Twenty-eight meetings were held; 8 were initiated, 7 passed, and 7 raised. The lodge lost one â&#x20AC;˘of its original petitioners by death, making its present membership 25.
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The receipts of this lodge were: For degrees â&#x20AC;˘Borrowed a t bank Contributions by members Total receipts
$385 00 200 00 72 90
The expenditures were: For furniture Instruction Sundries Total expenditures
$192 92 86 10 330 48
609 50
$609 50
The transcript of this lodge leaves but little to be desired. I t is practically free from errors. The work was evidently done regularly and the standard form of minutes is observed. The committee heartily commends its work, and recommends that the charter prayed for by the lodge in its accompanying petition be granted. SCRANTON LODGE U . D.
On February 28,1914, a dispensation was granted to eleven Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Scranton, Osage County, to open a lodge of Master Masons, to be known as Scranton Lodge U. D. A lodge was organized and work was begun on March 9, 1914, in the Knights of Pythias Hall, in Haviland, and ceased on December 31, 1914. Thirty-eight meetings were held; 19 were initiated, 14 were passed, and 14 raised. This lodge also lost one of its original petitioners by death during the year, making its present membership 30. The receipts were: For degrees The expenditures were: For rent Furniture Instruction Sundries Total expenditures Balance on hand
$480 00 $ 50 98 52 126
50 56 65 09 $327 80
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$152 20
|3 All the funds of the lodge have passed through the hands of Secretary and Treasurer, and each has a permanent record of the same. The transcript of the minutes of the lodge is typewritten, b u t the work of the stenographer is not of a high order. Paragraphing is omitted, and the minutes of an entire communication are run into a single paragraph. There is no record of the authority of the M.-. W.'. Grand Master to add the name of JOHN H . FERTIG, dimitted from
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Kremlin Lodge No. 355, Kremlin, Oklahoma, to the dispensation. The same is true of the addition of the name of WILLIAM F . BOLTON, dimitted by the Grand Secretary M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas. Internal evidence convinces the committee t h a t this is merely an oversight in the records and that this authority exists. The lodge has evidently done its work in careful and proper manner with one exception: that an Entered Apprentice was examined in the lecture and action on his proficiency was not taken until a communication held on a subsequent date. Your committee recommends that the charter prayed for by this lodge be granted. QUINTER LODGE U. D .
On July 27, 1914, a dispensation was granted to fourteen Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Quinter, Gove County, to organize a lodge, to be known as Quinter Lodge U. D. The lodge was organized and work began on July 29, 1914; work ceased December 30th. Fourteen meetings were held; 4 were initiated, 4 were passed, and 2 raised. One member was added to the petition by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The present membership is 17. The receipts of this lodge were: For degrees Subscriptions by members Total receipts The expenditures were: For furniture Instruction Sundries Cash on hand Total expenditures Debt
,
$120 00 ,. 209 25 $329 25
$119 93 257 1 '.
51 50 21 54 $471 76 $142 51
The transcript of this lodge is in excellent shape, and it indicates careful observance of all the requirements in the transaction of its business and conferring of its work. The only errors noted are the appointment of the two brethren who recommended a petitioner on the committee of investigation. This, while not forbidden by law, is forbidden in practice in order to conform to the requirement that the committee shall be composed of "indifferent brethren." The transcript also fails to note the authority.of M.-. W.\ Grand Master for-adding to the petition the name of ABRAHAM C . EASTON, dimitted from Grainfield Lodge No. 381, Grainfield, Kansas.
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This lodge, though small in number, has an excellent outlook for future strength, and your committee recommends that the charter prayed for by it members be granted. CLIMAX LODGE U . D.
On October 28, 1914, a dispensation was granted to twelve Master Masons living in and in the vicinty of Climax, Greenwood County, to organize a lodge of Master Masons, to be known as Climax Lodge U. D. A lodge was organized and work was begun on November 3,1914. Owing to the limited time for this lodge to work, the dispensation was continued to January 10, 1915. Twelve meetings were held; 12 were initiated, 7 passed, and none raised. The receipts of this lodge were: For degrees
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The expenditures were: For furniture Instruction Sundries Total expenditures
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$405 00 $ 86 80 79 60 161 06 $327 46 $ 77 54
An excellent typewritten transcript of the minutes of the lodge was furnished your committee. There are very few departures frorh the standard form of minutes, and with a few minor errors the work was evidently well and properly done. The committee calls attention to the minutes of December 1st, in which the records show that a petition was received and referred while the lodge was open on the First, orEntered Apprentice degree. Again, in acting on several petitions at the same communication the records fail to show that the ballot was separately spread on each one. While it is quite probable that a separate ballot was spread on each petition, the records fail so to state. The minutes of some of the communications are not signed. This lodge began its work late in the year and with a limited number of members. However, it has a goodly number in process of advancement, and has a propitious outlook, and your committee recommends that the charter prayed for be granted. CHARTERED LODGES.
Your committee finds that all the lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction h^ve made their reports, but that thirteen of these failed to make their report within the statutory time and the credentials of these have been withheld by the Grand Secretary. All lodges paid their Grand Lodge dues within the statutory time. The lodges failing to report in time and which are denied representation here are:
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Arcana No. 31, Doniphan. Xenia No. 47, Xenia. Troy No. 55, Troy. Robinson No. 159, Robinson. Walnut City No. 215, Rush Center. Ellinwood No. 217, ElUnwood. Canopy No. 248, Grenola. Milan No. 255, Milan. Beattie No. 259, Seattle. Wallace No. 318, Wallace. Oak Hill No. 834, Oak Hill. Geneseo No. 361, Geneseo. . Hugoton No. 406, Hugoton. In the matter of the above, your committee deems it proper to call attention to several cases in which some one seems to have manifested an inexcusable indifference to duty. Owing to the trouble about getting reports on time (January 10th), the Grand Secretary endeavored this year to forestall all ground for excuse by writing the District Deputies and have their cooperation each in his own district. In this manner it was hoped sufficient emphasis would be laid on the matter of reports that no lodges would necessarily need be denied representation in this Grand Lodge. While this plan served the purpose fairly well, it will be seen below that it did not serve the contemplated end in every case. In the matter of Ellinwood Lodge No. 217, on January 13th, three days after the reports were due, the Grand Secretary wired the District Deputy, whose residence was also in Ellinwood, stating that report was not in and asking him to ascertain conditions and wire answer. To this the Deputy wired "Oversight of Secretary. Report follows soon." Two days later a second urgent wire was sent by the Grand Secretary stating he must close his report and askii.-g Deputy to wire if report had been sent. To this the Deputy replied by wire same date that report had gone forward the preceding day (January 14th). This report, reached the Grand Secretary on the 16th, and by its dating stamp proves to have been mailed on the 15th, instead of the 14th. However, it was in a very imperfect condition and will require correspondence to properly complete it. The report of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, Pratt, was in a very imperfect condition and had to be returned January 14th, with a letter of instruction to the Secretary for corrections. On January 18th, the report not being returned, the M.\ W.'. Grand Master wired the District Deputy, who is a member of Kilwinning Lodge, to see the Secretary and have report sent at once. To this the Deputy wired same date that report would be sent tomorrow. Two days later the M.'. W.". Grand Master wired the District Deputy that unless report has been sent "order for arrest of charter will issue today." To this the District Deputy replied same date, January 20th, "Report was for-
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warded last night." When the report reached the Grand Secretary it bore dating stamp of January 20th, instead of January 19th. The most annoying fact of this experience was that the entire business of the Grand Secretary's office was tied up by reason of this one report, which had originally reached him in time, now had to be included in his report, and this report could not be closed for the printer until this report came back with the proper information. I t was then found to be in a very imperfect condition, and your committee finds it necessary to recommend that the Grand Secretary be instructed at his option to either have all the records sent to him or he go to Pratt and personally have the necessary corrections made in the records of this lodge. The experience with La Crosse Lodge No. 330 was very similar to that of the several already described. Geneseo Lodge No. 361 was likewise the home lodge of the District Deputy for that district, and failed to get its report into the Grand Secretary's office on time. The District Deputy of District No. 1 permitted three lodges in his district to become delinquent. These were Nos. 31, 55 and 159. The most regrettable case is that of Hugoton Lodge No. 400, the baby lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction, which began its work so auspiciodsly whilR under dispensation a year ago. The attention of this lodge had been especially called to the importance of this report. After reviewing the cases verified by telegrams, envelopes andletters, your committee feels that the apathy that possesses some of the Secretaries, Master of lodges and District Deputies can only be dispelled by publicly emphasizing such cases of gross neglect of important duty. The acceptance of deputyship involves the assumption of a responsibility commensurate with its rank and authority. The District Deputy is eyes and ears for the Grand Master in his district, and among the most important duties of his official year is that of seeing that official reports are made in compliance with regulations. There can be no part of his work at the annual visit that is of so ihuch importance as a proper examination into these matters and a full emphasis of their being done correctly and in proper time. The responsibilities of this office should not be accepted without a full appreciation of both its importance and its burdens. The Grand Secretary found it necessary to return the reports of the following lodges to the respective secretaries for correction: Nos. 2, 6, 12, 16, 18, 23, 34, 49, 50, 56, 67, 84, 96, 97, 99, 107, 131, 141, 142, 155,174, 188, 191, 197, 209,220,231,235,236,250,255,256,267,288, 290, 298, 299, 306, 307, 313, 318, 329, 342, 357, 360, 361 and 389. In the reports the following irregularities are noted: Names are abbreviated in the reports from the following lodges: Nos. 50, 51, 67, 74, 77, 78, 82, 97, 103,108, 112,134,137, 143, 156, 157, 159,162, 174,176, 184,186, 189,191,193, 194, 197, 201, 217, 221, 230, 234, 242, 250, 252, 260, 268, 278, 286, 290, 294, 295, 299, 300, 314, 315, 319, 324, 336, 341, 343, 345, 355, 360, 361, 366, 372, 380, 386 and 396.
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Initials or first names differ from former reports in the reports from the following: Nos. 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 38, 41, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64,' 65, 68, 76, 77, 78, 81, 82, 85, 86, 92, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99,100,103,107,109, 110, 111, 112, 113,116, 119, 120, 121, 129, 130, 135, 137, 138, 140, 142, 143, 145, 150, 154, 156, 157, 158, 162, 163, 170, 171,174, 176, 178, 179, 187, 188, 189,192,193,194,195, 196, 197,199, 201, 202, 205, 208, 210, 211, 217, 218, 221, 222, 224, 225, 230, 234, 235, 236, 237, 241, 246, 250, 252, 254, 255, 257, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 267, 268, 270, 272, 278, 280, 281, 285, 287, 290, 291, 292, 294, 295, 298, 299, 300, 303, 308, 309, 310, 311, 315, 321, 328, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 331, 332, 335, 341, 343, 344, 345, 350, 351,352, 361, 362, 364, 366, 370, 374, 383, 385, 386,387, and 388. I n many reports the discrepancies are few in number, but in some they are very numerous. Among the latter particularly are Nos. 41, 65, 156,197 and 335. The Secretary of the last named makes thirty-three differences in sixty-seven names, and in addition omits his own middle initial in signing the report. The seal was used on the reports from the following: Nos. 15, 80, 206, 251,270, 352,354, 388 and 402. Names were entered backwards in the reports from the following: Nos. 52, 106, 126,163, 221, 255, 263, 301, 316 and 388. Ditto marks were used in the reports from the following: Nos. . 43, 59, 122, 165, 256 and 319. List of officers are incomplete in the reports from the following: Nos. 1, 48, 73, 84, 89, 109, 143, 310, 317, 383 and 401. None were reported by Nos. 126 and 265 owing to the failure to hold the annual election on the statutory date. Filing space was partially omitted in report from No. 109 and entirely so in reports from Nos. 201, 214 and 367. Reports from the following were not signed by the Secretary: Nos. 201, 214, 247 and 367. The report of 250 was signed by the Master as acting Secretary. Reports from Nos. 41, 80, 84, 115 and 176 were signed by the former Secretary. Abbreviations of names were used by the Secretary of No. 386. The recapitulation was left blank by the Secretary of No. 253. Names were not in alphabetical order in the reports from Nos. 3, 152, 265, 325, 345 and 386. Last names differ from names in previous reports from the following: Nos. 15, 26, 43, 58, 98, 107, 133, 180, 199, 205, 217 and 366. The briefing on first page of report was left blank by the Secretaries of the following: Nos. 26, 55, 77, 104, 107, 212, 221, 244, 265, 270, 287, 335 and 345. A lead pencil was used in making out a number of pages in the report from No. 194. Your committee calls attention of the District Deputies to the errors of reports in their respective districts. I t suggests that they
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carefully list these and take them up with the Secretary by correspondence or at the regular visit to the lodge, and that the inspection of the Book of Annual Returns, which has recently been brought down to date and corrected by the Grand Secretary, be made a matter of special care. Every error made in a report becomes a matter for subsequent correspondence by the Grand Secretary and consequently a burden and an expense to the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted-, BRUCE GRIFFITH, WILLIAM H . M I Z E , JOSEPH D . F E L L ,
Committee.
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for the election of Grand Officers, and named the following tellers: JOHN MCCULLAGH, No. 194; FRED T. N Y E , N O . 2; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, NO. 272; FRED C . FULLER, NO. 51; ALBERT C . MCCLINTIC, N O . 145; JOHN A. SCHILLING, N O . 35; RALPH W . SQUIRES, NO. 17; THOMAS C . BABE, N O . 95; WILLIAM H . TESTER, NO. 102; ELMO B . WHITMORE, NO. 225; HUGH B . DAVIS, NO. 203; CHARLEY B . ERSKINB, N O . 283; ALBERT L . WILSON, N O . 140; CHARLES E . ANDERSON, N O . 222; CLARENCE E . HOCKER, NO. 167; HARRY J. WILLIAMS, N O . 86; GLEN CHAMBERLAIN, N O . 99; WAVERLY S. PIPER, N O . 303.
The election resulted in the selection of the following officers: R.-. W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-. W.-. W.'. R.-.W.-. R.-. W.'.
WILLIAM L . BURDICK, NO. 6 GILES H . LAMB, NO. 144 CHARLES E . LOBDELL, N O . 167 WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55 WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, N O . 9 ALBERT K . WILSON, N O . 51
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
PLACE OF M E E T I N G â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916.
Topeka was selected as the place for holding the sixtieth Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, February 16, 1916.
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PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S J E W E L .
M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE presented M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER with a Past Grand Master's jewel and an engrossed parchment booklet containing the names of the' donors. R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON JURISPRUDENCE.
W.'. OwEN J. WOOD, chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence beg leave to report that we have had under consideration the matter of the appeal of Bro. J. J . SHAVER from a conviction by Solomon City Lodge No. 105, of Solomon City, Kansas, based upon a charge and specification of having committed an offense against the Body of Masonry. The charge and specification appear to be regular in form and all the proceedings thereunder were in conformity to our prescribed laws. When the casi'was called for trial, a plea of not guilty was made by a representative of Bro. SHAVER, in his behalf, and entered on the minutes of the lodge. Thereafter, and before the commencement of the trial, an application was made on behalf of Bro. SHAVER for a continuance for a period of two months. The application, after a consideration thereof, was.by the lodge denied and the case tried. Oral testimony was taken in shorthand, but no transcript thereof appears in the record. The sole question, therefore, presented by the appeal, is as to whether the lodge committed an error in refusing the brother's application, for a continuance. We have made a careful examination of the entire record and are of the opinion that the lodge committed no error in refusing the application for a continuance, and that no.error appears in the record. We therefore recommend that the appeal be dismissed, with directions to Solomon City Lodge No. 105 to proceed to pronounce sentence. In the matter of the appeal of Bro. ISAAC M . GIBSON from the conviction and sentence of expulsion by Onaga Lodge No. 188, of Onaga, Kansas, the charge against Bro. GIBSON states an offense against the Body of Masonry. The specification therein contained sustains such charge, and the proceedings during the trial appear to be regular. We have carefully examined the record made and transmitted to us on such appeal, and find that the matters therein shown amply sustain the findings and judgment of Onaga Lodge No. 188; that the trial seems to have been fairly conducted and that substantial justice seems to have
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been done in such case. We therefore recommend that the appeal of Bro. GIBSON be dismissed and that the sentence of expulsion be affirmed. We recommend that that portion of the Grand Master's address under the heading of "Decision" be approved. Fraternally submitted, OWEN J. WOOD, JOHN A. PERRELL, ELRICK C . COLE,
EZRA B . F U L L E R , HUGH P. FARRELLY, â&#x20AC;˘ Committee.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE B U I L D I N G AND INSTRUCTION AT D I S T R I C T MEETINGS.
M.-. W.". BESTOR G . BROWN, on behalf of the entire committee, submitted t h e following report, which was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your special committee, to whom was referred two topics in the address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, respectfully begs leave to submit the following report: GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING.
Conference with well informed brethren and consultation with skilled and expert builders and architects who have had the opportunity of repeatedly examining the property now owned and located in the city of Topeka, seems to clearly establish the fact that the present building is inadequate for the needs of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge; that it is in a damaged, if not insecure, condition; that the enlargement thereof is not practical, and that immediate repairs are necessary to make the building tenable, and that further expenditure of money on the present property would be imprudent and not economical. Wherefore, we approve the recommendation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master that a new building be erected, and to carry this legislation into effect recommend the adoption of t h e following: Resolved, That the Council of Administration be and is hereby empowered to erect in the city of Topeka on the real estate now owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge a building suitable for and to be devoted to the needs of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in properly bestowing its library, its accumulation of records and memorabilia, and the conduct of the business affairs of the Grand Secretary's office and the Secretariat of the coordinate Masonic Grand Bodies of Kansas; that the Council of Administration be empowered to apply the funds of this Grand Lodge, not otherwise bestowed by statute or appropriated
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
by legislation, to the accomplishment of this purpose, anticipating if needs be the surplus revenues of the General Fund, provided that the total expenditure shall not exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Your committee views this recommendation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master as being worthy of at least experimental consideration. I t believes it would be unwise to establish any method additional to the present organization relative to the inspection of subordinate lodges by District Deputy Grand Masters and the dissemination of the Work, but for the current year recommends that the Committee on Finance be directed to make an appropriation of three hundred dollars ($300.00), to be placed at the disposal of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, to carry out the suggestion of contributing to the success of such district meetings as may be held by paying the expenses of attendance on those meetings by the Lecturer. Fraternally submitted, BESTOR G . BROWN, THOMAS G . FITCH, W M . EASTON HUTCHISON,
ALEX. A. SHARP, ELRICK C . COLE, Committee.
On motion of M.-. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE, seconded by M.-.W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, the following was unanimously adopted: I move that with the full understanding of the subject which this Grand Lodge now has, that it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that the Council of Administration is hereby empowered to borrow such sum, limited only by the amount stated in the resolution heretofore adopted, as shall be necessary to carry out the action of this Grand Lodge.
R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON FINANCE AND P R O P E R T Y .
W/. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, chairman,, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Property submit the following report: The long experience of your Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, and the careful attention they give to their system of accounting makes accounts clear and complete and easily audited. We have examined the reports of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary, carefully comparing the books and receipts of the
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Grand Secretary with the reports of the subordinate lodges, checking the receipts held by the Grand Secretary for funds transmitted to the Grand Treasurer, and find such reports to be correct, showing the financial^ondition of the Grand Lodge to be as follows: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 19, 1914 Receipts for 1914
$17,621 99 46,139 04 $63,761 03
Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 262 inclusive, except Nos. 24, 116, 129, 141, 171, 189, 204, 230 and 252 $45,720 51 Transferred to Charity Fund, 10 per cent, of the annual receipts, less the amount paid to the Masonic Home Fund 2,136 05 Balance in General Fund..... 15,904 47 â&#x20AC;˘'663,761 03 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 19, 1914 Transferred from General Fund....
$ 1,171 30 2,136 05 $ 3,307 35
Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 24,116,129,141,171,189,204,230 and 252....$ 1,429 00 Balance on hand 1,878 35 $ 3,307 35 RECAPITULATION.
Balance in General Fund Balance in Charity Fund Total
$15,904 47 1,878 35 $17,782 82
In support of this sum, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your committee a certificate reading as follows:
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.
February,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 11, 1915.
This is to certify that there is in this bank today, to the credit of W. F . MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. F . & A. M., the sum of seventeen thousand seven hundred eighty-two dollars eighty-two cents ($17,782.82.) WILLIAM DOCKING,
[Seal.]
President.
. Merchants National Bank, Lawrence, Kansas."
The original certificate has been filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. BONDS.
We have also examined the bonds held by the Grand Treasurer, as described in his report, and find that all matured coupons have been paid, and t h a t all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds. PROPERTY.
We have inspected the property in the Grand Lodge office and find it correctly recorded in the invoice book, and at this time in good conâ&#x20AC;˘ dition. B u t we would call your attention t o the precarious state of the building in which it is housed, which subjects it to possible damage by water or otherwise. REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
A conservative estimate of the income of the Grand Lodge, as shown by the Grand Secretary's report, is $23,560.00. Expenses. The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations a t this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary Committee allowance (By-Law 49) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Grand Secretary's incidentals, Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Master's contingent fund Grand Master's salary Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Secretary's salary Grand Master's apron Grand Oflacers' portraits Historical Registry History and Museum Library books Library furniture, binding, etc Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor salaries (By-Law 48)
'.
$1,800 00 150 00 300 00 600 00 63 00 10 00 1,000 00 800 00 100 00 1,800 00 25 00 40 00 200 00 100 00 50 00 200 00 2,113 36 873 20 100 00
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Office and Library Building (or rent) 850 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 3,000 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 600 00 Taxes 400 00 We recommend the further appropriation of the sum of $50.00 to defray the expense of conveying the members of this Grand Body to visit the Kansas Masonic Home. In the matter of the subjects referred to this committee for a specia report, we recommend the following: LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
We recommend an appropriation of $150.00, or so much thereof as may be required, to cover the cost of furnishing a published list of all regular lodges throughout the world to the lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction. OHIO RELIEF FUND.
We recommend that the unexpended balance of $1,077.20, returned to the Grand Lodge by the Ohio Freemason's Flood Relief Committee, be transferred to the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home. BINDING VOLUME XVI.
We recommend an appropriation of $600.00, or so much thereof as may be required, to defray the expense of binding Volume XVI of the Annual Proceedings. FILING CASES FOR DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Believing that a uniform system of preserving the supplies furnished the District Deputy Grand Masters is advisable, we recommend an appropriation of $300.00, or so much thereof as may be required, for the purpose of supplying filing cases to these officers. We recommend the further appropriation of the sum of $91.87 for defraying the expenses incidental to the holding of the School of Instruction at this Communication of the Grand Lodge. As directed by your action in adopting the report of the special committee, relative to district meetings, we recommend the appropriation of the sum of $300.00 to be placed at the disposal of theM.'. W.". Grand Master, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of attendance on those meetings by the Lecturer. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES A. LOUCKS, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE,
FRANCIS E . DEMUTH, M O S E S H . COLE,
Committee.
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PBOCEEDINGS
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February.
INSTALLATION.
M.-. W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, assisted by M.-. W.-. A. SHARP as Grand Marshal, installed the following Grand Officers:
ALEX.
M.-.W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Lawrence.
Grand Master
R. W.'. G I L E S H . LAMB .Deputy Grand Master GUead Lodge No. 144. Yates Center. R
W.'. CHARLES E . LODBELL , Grand Senior Warden Lamed Lodge No. 167. (Residence, Great Bend.)
R . W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART...., Troy Lodge No. 55.
Grand Junior Warden (Residence, Hiawatha.)
R.
W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence.
Grand Treasurer
R
W.". ALBERT K . WILSON Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
The M.\ W/. Grand Master announced the following appointive officers: W.-. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene. W.". O W E N J. WOOD
Grand Chaplain
Grand Senior Deacon Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topel^a.
W.-. JOHN M . PLEASANT Grand Junior Deacon Burlington Lodge No. 66, Burlington. *W.-. JAMES P. SAMS Home Lodge No. 89, Centralia.
Grand Marshal
*W.-. RICHARD H . THOMPSON Grand Sword Bearer Gove City Lodge No. 302, Gove. W.-. WILLIAM C . BEELER .'Grand Senior Steward Mankato Lodge No. 87, Mankato. *W.-. W A R R E N 0 . PRATZ Grand Junior Steward Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott. W.". GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER Grand Pursuivant Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville. W.-. W. AMER BURNETT Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. â&#x20AC;¢Absent.
Not installed.
Grand Tyler
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VOTE OF THANKS. On motion of M.-.W.'. PERRY M. HOISINGTON, the thanks of the Grand Lodge were unanimously tendered the brethren of Wichita for their hospitality and attention given the members in attendance at this Annual Communication, whereby everything possible was done for their comfort; and to the following brethren for their untiring efforts as a local committee in carrying out all details of arrangements made for the brethren: HENRY WALLENSTEiN, HOMER T . HARDEN, JAMES B . D E V I E R , THOMAS G . FITCH, JOHN A. STEWART, GLEN CHAMBERLAIN, HENRY G. SEELYE, WINFIELD S . POFFENBERG, JAMES A. CLARK, RALPH F . MARTIN, GEORGE L . MILLER, WAVERLY S . P I P E R and HARRY J . WILLIAMS.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.". Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—JOHN MCCULLAGH, N O . 194, Galena; THOMAS C. BABB, N O . 95, Fredonia; PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; JOHN M . KINKEL, N O . 140, Hutchinson; ALBERT C . HASKELL, No. 142, Newton. On Reports of Grand Officers.-—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, No. 142, Newton; EDWARD W . WAYNANT, No. 2, Leavenworth; CHESTER B . REED, No. 17, Topeka; HARVEY C . LIVERMORB, N O . 19, Olathe; JOHN A. SCHILLING, N O . 35, Hiawatha. On Finance and Property.—CHARLES A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin; ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; FRANCIS E . DEMUTH, N O . 146,
Ellsworth; MosES H. COLE, N O . 206, Harper; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, No. 352 (residence. Tribune). On Jurisprudence.—HUGH P . FARRELLY, N O . 103, Chanute; ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRAB.FULLER,No.311,FortLeavenworth; H E N R Y W A L L E N STEIN, No. 303, Wichita. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation.—BRUCE GRIFFITH,. No. 303, Wichita; JOSEPH D . FELL, N O . 113, Concordia; EARLY W . POINDEXTER, N O . 17 (residence, Kansas City, Kansas). On Correspondence.—MATTHEW M . MILLER, N O . 184 (residence, Topeka). On Necrology.—JOHN D . MCBRIAN, No. 136, Sedan.
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February,
READING OF T H E M I N U T E S .
The journal was then read by Bro. CARL W . NELLIS, of Topeka Lodge No. 17, official stenographer, and adopted. CLOSING C E R E M O N I E S .
The M.-. W.-. Grand Master closed the M.*. W.-. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master.
â&#x20AC;¢ ATTEST:
oJl^iyt/jr^^Z.6^^/ Grand SecrelarTj.
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1915. lilST OF DISTBIOT DEPUTY GBAND MASTERS. District No. 1 DlstrictNo. 2
WILLIAM H . HAKGIB H A K R Y S . MOULTON
-.
District No. 3 District No. 4
J O H N H . CLARKE ROBERT J. MOFARLAND
Fort Leavenworth Kansas City
District No. 5 District No. 8 DlstrictNo. 7
J A M E S S. P E L L E T T H E N R Y A. BUNDY JOSIAH S. PALLING
.'
DlstrictNo. 8
F R A N K W . DAVIS
District No. 9
W I L L I A M O. K N I G H T
District No. 10
F.LMORB R. PATTYSON
Highland Sabetha Olathe Osawatomle Pleasantou
_ .
Fort Scott Garnett
Columbus
DlstrictNo. 11
C H A R L E S W . HENDBHSHOT
DlstrictNo. 12
GEORGE HARM AN
Valley Palls
DlstrictNo. 13 District No. U District No. 15 District No. 16 District No. 17. District No. 18 District No. 19 District No. 20 District No.21 District No. 22
DAVID M . HORKMANS EDSON J. L U N G E R THOMAS E . OLLIVER E D W I N C. EAGLES CAKL AGKAKMAN W I L L I A M H . TESTER F R A N K L . GEARY F R A N K L I N S . ADAMS W I L L I A M NELSON EDWARD D. PALMER
Lawrence Mayetta lola Thayer Sedan Coffeyvllle Seneca Watervllle • Topeka Burllngame
District No. 23 District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
No. 24 No. 25 NO. 26 NO. 27 NO. 28 No. 29 No. 30 No.31 No. 32 No. 33 No. 34 No. 35 No. 36 No. 37 No. 38
•.
F R A N K W . BUTLER J A M E S T. COOPER J O H N A. EDELBLUTB OLOOTT W . LITTLE WILLIAM R IKWIN ALQIK F . SIMS .;' ELLIS FINK F R E D J. H E R B O L S H E I M E R D. B L A I N E H E R M A N H E R B E R T L. H U M P H R E Y J O S E P H A. DAVI S W I L B E R E . ROBBINS ANDRAL Q. NORRIS J A M E S F . MCCOY HUGH B . DAVIS ADBLBERT W . CANKIELD
District No.39
J O S E P H W . SMITH
District No. 40 District No. 41 District No. 42 DlstrictNo. 43 District No. 44
J AOOB P. SCOTT WILLIAM B. HESS STANFORD M . SMART GEORGE F . M E L V I N HARMON J. BOWER
District No. 45
j A u v i s E. HODGSON
District No. 46
CHARLES W . MILLER, Jr
District No. 47
HAYES'FLOYD
District No. 48
FRED E . POLLER
District No. 49
KEMPTON P. MoFARLAND
District No. 50 District No. 51
DAVID GLEN MARTIN ROBERT L . STUBBS
District No. 62
PAUL R I C H
District District District District District District District
ALONZO B . NICKOLS W I L L I A M 0. S T R A I N E U G E N E L . MORGAN ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD CHARLEY B . ERSKINB H E R M A N GILETTK V I R G I L E . SWAIN
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
53 54 65 56 57 58 59
District No. 60 District No.61
OSCAR J. ROSE B E N J A M I N H . CRAWFORD
District No. 62 District No. 63
P B T E R J. PANKRATZ ARTHUR S. FBEBSB
Wetmore
Yates Center Fredonla Manhattan Alma Emporia Howard WlnHeld Bellevllle Lincoln Abilene Mc Pherson El Dorado Florence Wichita Caldwell Burr Oak
Minneapolis Herlngton Pratt Zenda Harper Norton
Downs Hays
Ness City Geneseo
Ohase Great Bend Gralnfleld
Syracuse Atwood Colby PhllUpsburg Greenaburg Clmnrron Dlghton Madison
Waverly Council Grove Stafford Wakefield
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February,
l i l B T OF D I 8 T B I 0 T 8 . D I S T R I C T N O . 1.
Location. WhlteCloud Highland Doniphan Troy Wathena Severance Hoblnson
D I S T R I C T N O . 8.
Name. No. W h i t e Cloud . . . . 78 Smlthton 1 Arcana 31 "...Troy 65 Wathena 64 Severance 313 Robinson 159
D I S T R I C T No. 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha
H i a w a t h a .. Hamlin Morrill Powhattan . Horton Sabetha
35 185 373 .. 326 .. 162
DiSTBICT No. 3. Leavenworth Leavenworth 2 Leavenworth K i n g S o l o m o n ' s . 10 Leavenworth Hiram 68 Ft.Leavenw'th ..Hancock 311 Lansing Nine Mile 49 BoUng Boling 366 Easton Easton 45 Potter Klckapoo 4 Winchester Jefferson 84
D I S T R I C T No. 4.
K a n s a s City Wyandotte K a n s a s City Armourdale K a n s a s City Kaw Rosedale Rosedale Qulndaro "B.E.Sherman... Argentine BenHur B o n n e r Sp'gs Bonner Springs. White Church...Delaware Piper Piper.... *Roger E . S h e r m a n .
3 271 272 333 369 322 366 96 385
Location, Loulsburg Paola Osawatomle Parker Spring Hill Fontana
Olathe..... Gardner ... Palestine .. WellavlUe . Shawnee... Lenexa
No. S48 87 24 841 66 181
D I S T R I C T N O . 7.
L a Oygne Pleasanton M o u n d City Blue Mound Klncald Xenia Mapleton
La Oygne Eureka Mound City Lotus KIncald Xenia Eldora
61 88 88 286 388 47 28
D I S T R I C T N O . 8.
Garland Memphis Pawnee Stafn...Godfrey Fort Scott Rising Sun Devon Devon HlattvlUe .HIattvllle Hepler Hepler Arcadia Arcadia Walnut Vulcan Fulton Fulton D I S T R I C T No.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony
D I S T R I C T No.
108 124 8 92 216 398 329 229 210
9.
Lane .. Greeley .. .. Delphian , .. Avon .. Olive B r a n c h . . . .
339 211 44 305 212
10.
Scammon Scammon Columbus Prudence Galena Galena Baxter Springs..Baxter W e i r City Black D i a m o n d . Pittsburg Pittsburg GIrard GIrard Cherokee Cherokee Arma Arma Mulberry Mulberry
881 100 194 71 274 187. 98 119 408 261
D I S T R I C T N O . 11.
D I S T R I C T N O . 5.
Olatbe Gardner Edgerton Wellsvllle Shawnee Lenexa
Name. Peace Paola Osage V a l l e y Parker Spring HIII Equity
19 65 127
866 54 136
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Muscotah Ceutralla Corning Effingham
Whiting P o l a r Star Wetmore Muscotah Home Nemaha Mackey
JBO 180 68 116 89 18 48
GRAND LODGE
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D I S T R I C T N O . 12.
Looaiion. Valley Falls Denlson Oskaloosa McLouth Merlden NortonvUle Atchison Atchison Huron
' Name. Valley Falls Denlaon Oskaloosa Lyra Merlden Mt. Zlon Washington Active ..Huron
DISTRICT
Lawrence L a w r e n c e ..., De S o t o . . . Llnwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxle
D I S T K I O T No.
Clrclevllle HavensvUle Holton Onaga Soldier Mayetta
Marmaton. L a H a r p e .. lola PaclHc Bourbon ... Excelsior.. Virginia ...
20 84 42 188 240 .393
No.
245 325 38 29 268 116 . 315
16.
Chetopa Adams Parsons Temple Erie Urbana Cedar Thayer DISTRICT
E l k City Sedan Elgin Oedarvale
No.
MarysvUle Oketo Seattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida Hanover
No. .. .. .. .. ..
345 102 123 824 386
107 187 218
19.
Maryavllle Oketo Seattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Gnelda Star
91 26 269 364 234 39 333 69
14.
ClrclevlUe .., HavensvlUe . Holton Onaga Soldier Mayetta
DISTRICT
Chetopa Oswego Parsons McCune Erie Urbana Ohanute Thayer
Location. Name. Edna Edna Coffeyvllle Keystone . Liberty Liberty ... Caney Caney Tyro Tyro Independence ... Fortitude Cherryvale Cherryvale Mound Valley . . . L a n d m a r k
D I S T R I C T No.
6 9 40 241 88 23 190
D I S T R I C T N O . 15.
Moran La Harpe lola Humboldt Bronson Unlontown Bavonburg
575
KANSAS. D I S T R I C T N O . IS.
No. 21 872 14 256 236 266 6 158 72
N O . 13.
Lawrence Acacia De S o t o Llnwood ... Doric Palmyra... Henri
OF
73 63 117 237 76 239 103. 149 17.
Carson Vesper Olive Chautauqua
182 138 350 356
D I S T R I C T N O . 20.
WatervlUe Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion Linn Greenleaf "Washington
Sutton Blue Rapids . Blue Valley.. Frankfort V e r m i l l i o n .. Fraternal Greenleaf Frontier
D I S T R I C T No.
86 169 112 67 820 170 232 104
21.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Orient Topeka Golden Rule Topeka Slloam Hoyt .....Hoyt Roasvllle Hesperian Auburn Auburn Dover Dover Silver L a k e Lake Emmett Emmett Wakarusa Wakarusa St.. M a r y s ; Pottawatomie...
17 51 90 226 827 Ill 82 138 60 387 402 62
D I S T R I C T N O . 22.
Lyndon Osage City Burllngame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton
Euclid 101 Signal 141 C o r i n t h i a n . . . . . . 79 Carbondale 70 Bldgeway 68 Scranton 407
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THE
D I S T R I C T N O . 23.
D I S T R I C T N O . 30.
Location. Name. Yates Center Gllead Neosho Falls ....Tuscan Le Roy Neosho Grldley Hebron Burlington Burlington Toronto 'Woodson D I S T R I C T No.
Fredonla New Albany Fall River Ooyvllle Neodesha Altoona Benedict Buffalo
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T No.
Eskridge AltaVista Alma Maple Hill
No. 144 82 27 314 66 121
24.
Constellation.... New A l b a n y Greenwood CoyvlUe.... Harmony Altoona Benedict. Buffalo
95 81 103 57 94 118 403 379
25.
LeonardviUe Garfield . . . Wamego : Wamego'.. Manhattan Lafayette. Riley Ashlar..... Randolph F a r m e r s .. Westmoreland ..Westmoreland Fostorla Fostorla
,. .. .. . .. ..
236 76 16 344 166 257 392
Location. Olyde Ooncordia Scandia Bellevillo Narka Ou b a Munden Haddam
205 357 161 370
D I S T R I C T N O . 27.
D I S T R I C T No.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma PlalnvlUe
Emporia Amerlcus Hartford SaffordvUle .Zeredatha
Hope Meridian.. L o n g t o n .. Mollne .Canopy
D I S T R I C T No.
Wlnfleld Burden Dexter Maple City Arkansas City.. Oxford Latham
81.
Lincoln â&#x20AC;˘. S y l v a n Grove I . . . B l u e H I 11.. Luray Natoma Paradise
D I S T R I C T No.
No. 176 118 221 129 849 362 128 226
154 359 198 153 390 290
32.
Abilene B e n e v o l e n t . . . . . . 98 Junction Olty....Union 7 Brookvllle Brookville 209 Sallna Salina 60 S o l o m o n City Solomon 105
12 109 193 395 80
D I S T R I C T No.
Canton Gaiva McPherson Wlndom Llndsborg. Moundrldge Marquette
.. 155 .. 126 .. 26 .. 267 248
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
33.
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Moundrldge Marquette
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N O . 28.
Howard E l k Falls Longton Mollne Grenola ...
Name. Prairie Queen... St.John's Lebanon Belleville Narka Cuba Munden D l r i g o .'
26.
Eminence . AltaVista. Alma Maple H i l l .
Emporia Amei'lcus Hartford SaffordvlUe Cottonw'd Falls
February,
J97 251 172 276 397 346 353
34.
M y s t i c Tie Douglass Joppa Patmos Towanda
74 151 223 97 30
29.
Wlnneld ..., Clinton Dexter Maple O l t y .Crescent Oxford Latham
110 233 156 343 133 165 401
D I S T R I C T No.
Newton Halstead Sedgwick Peabody Florence Burrton
36.
Newton Halstead Sedgwick .Halcyon Advance Burrton
142 46 188 120 114 182
GRAND LODGE OF
1914-15.
D I S T R I C T N O . 42.
DiSTKICT N o . 38. No. Location. Name. Wichita Sunflower 86 Wichita Wichita 99 Wichita Albert Pike 303 Mulvane Mulvane 201 Clearwater Unity 273 Valley Center ... Valley Center ... 364 Cheney Morton 258 White Water....Bralnerd 280
DiSTBIOT No. 37. Belle Plalne Belle Plalne Wellington Wellington South Haven....Haven Caldwell Sumner Milan Milan Argonla Argonla
173 150 157 203 255 285
DiSTKIOT No. 38. Randall Randall Jewell City Jewell Mankato Mankato Burr Oak Burr Oak Formoso Formoso Esbon Salem Lebanon Oak Jamestown Jamestown
304 11 87 178 336 228 287 227
Minneapolis SaltvlUe Delphos Glasco Sincerity Bennington
DISTBICT No. 40.
DISTRICT No. 41.
Cable Turon Rob Morris Kilwinning Reno Mount Hope Friendship
No.
280 319 347 295 277 878 384 394 269
Anthony Anthony Bluff City Stohrvllle Harper Harper Attica Attica Hazelton Charity Kiowa Cosmos Medicine Lodge.Delta Lake City Medicine Valley. Waldron Waldron Freeport Freeport
200 368 206 262 203 278 77 260 377 389
D I S T R I C T NO. 44.
Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlln Jennings
Naphtall 310 Long Island 281 Norton 199 Norcatur 317 Mountain Slope.. 186 Jennings 360
D I S T R I C T N O . 45.
143 59 202 292 214 180
Gypsum City ....Gypsum City.... 328 Herlngton Kansas 307 Delavan Delavan 875 Hope Cyrus 288 Marlon Center 147
Arlington Turon Preston Pratt Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven
Location. Name. Kingman Nlnnescah Norwich Norwich Splvey Splvey Coldwater Comanche Ashland Ashland Zenda Zenda Protection Protection Coats Coats Conway Sp'gs ...Mistletoe D I S T R I C T No. 43.
DISTRICT No. 39.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson Bennington
577
KANSAS.
299 358 332 265 140 238 208
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton...: Stockton Belolt ScottsvlUe
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Saqul Occidental Newahcuba Mt. Vernon ScottsvlUe
294 125 204 160 207 189 145 249
D I S T R I C T No. 46.
Russell Hays Ellis Ellsworth Bunker Hill Wilson Wa-Keeney
Russell. Hays Apollo Ellsworth Beulah Samaria Wa-Keeney
177 195 297 146 291 298 148
D I S T R I C T No. 47.
La Orosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
La Crosse McCracken Walnut City Walnut Valley..
330 58 216 191
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PROCEEDINGS
DISTBIOT N o . 48. Location, Name. Geneseo Genesee Frederick Frederick Holyrood Holyrood Holslngton Holslngton Little River Corner Stone Alden Sterling Lyons Nlckerson Chase
DISTBIOT N o . 49. Alden Sterling.... Royal Nlckerson . Chase
DiSTBICT N o . 60. Great Bend Great Bend . Jetmore Alpha Kinsley Mt. Morlah . Larned Larned ElUnwood E l l l n w o o d .. Oakley Wallace Gove O l t y Qralnfleld Qulnter DiSTEiOT N O . 62. CooUdge OooUdge Syracuse Syracuse Laklu Emerald G a r d e n Olty Tyrlan
Location. Santa Fe Cimarron Hugoton Dodge City SpearvUle
308 171 192 43 247
Dlghton Scott. Leotl Horace
16 282 179 187 217 258 818 802 881 410 816 309 289 246
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Atwood Atwood 164 McDonald McDonald 383 S a i n t F r a n c i s .. . S a i n t F r a n c i s .'.. 404 D I S T R I C T No.
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B a r n e y .. Anthem. Leotl Horace . D I S T R I C T No.
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279 284 340 362
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Fortitude... Madison Twin Grove. Virgil Climax
106 196 213 301 411
D I S T R I C T N O . 60.
Ottawa Ottawa — Ottawa Melody Pomona McKlnley. Mel v e r n Mel v e r n . . . Lebo Lebo Williamsburg ...Anchor Waverly Waverly Quenemo Quenemo
18 400
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D I S T R I C T N O . 61.
306 321 281 348
C o u n c i l G r o v e . . . C o u n c i l G r o v e .. 36 ParkervlUe Parkervllle 168 Allen Allen ...335 Dwlght Dwlght 374 W h i t e City W h i t e City 380 Wllsey Wllsey 382
183 176 264 181 174 184 405
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n MacksvUIe Sylvia
293 276 300 876 367 399 409
Clifton Clay Center Mlltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefield
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St. T h o m a s . Goodland ... Mlllbrook... ..Hoxle
February,
D I S T R I C T No.
No, 361 337 343 331 219
D I S T R I C T N O . 51.
Oakley Wallace Gove C i t y Gralnneld Qulnter
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Gaylord Klrwln Logan Lenora S m i t h Center Phllllpsburg Kensington
Gaylord Klrwln Logan Lenora Western Star Phllllpsburg Kensington
D I S T R I C T N O . 62.
Lewis Stafford.... Ionic MacksvlUe. Sylvia
220 262 254 . 371 .391
D I S T R I C T N O . 66.
Greensburg Meade Liberal Bucklln Plains MuUlnvllIe HavUand
Kiowa Webb Fargo Grand View Plains MulUnvllIe Havlland
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Ollfton Clay Center. MUtouvale.. H i g h l a n d ... Oak Hill W a k e f l e l d ..
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COMPLETE SUMMARY FOR 1914.
Number of lodges working under charter, 1914 Number of lodges chartered Number of lodges working under charter, 1915
406 5 411
Number of members December 31, 1913
40,668
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
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Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended expelled
2,813 2,694 2,705 699 142 76 5=3,627
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Net gain Number members December 31, 1914
964 582 330 7=1,883 ,
: 1,744 42,412
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF. KANSAS.
E X P E L L E D 1914.
Clay Center No. 13^.—Charles P . Warner, Jan. 6, 1914. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Albert G. Sexton, Mar. 13, 1914. Twin Grove No. 2i3.—Marshall J. Bidwell, Sept. 19, 1914. Halcyon No. i20.—Silas N . Marsee, June 1, 1914. Horace No. 352.—John J. Weiman, Oct. 6, 1914. Auburn No. 32.—John Kelly, July 7, 1914. Mystic Tie No. 7J,.—'Wm. P. Davis, Apr. 7, 1914.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT 1914.
Alma No. 161.—John 0. Brady, Nov. 5, 1914. Beulah No. 29i.—Ernest Hunter, July 2, 1914. Fortitude No. i07.—Charles William McLain, Mar. 20, 1914.
595
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No.
Belle Flalne
Baxter Springs..
Ax tell
Belle Plalne
SaltvlUe
Mystic Tie Axtell
Washington
Cable
Alta Vista
Alta Vista
Arkansas City...
Allen
Dickinson Klce
County.
Stated Communications. Masters.
Cherokee Marshall
Christie J. Fischer Henry M. Jones* James L. Harmon...
Joseph E. Watson. George E. Loy.
Wm. S. Kelly. G. S. Harrington. G T. Wliitcraft
Henry Forsyth, Fred W Hines John E. Henderson.t A. W. Nicholson.t M. W. Short
Lewis G. Jennings,
Glenn A. Cordiil. Gilman D. Smith.
Cliarles V. Shields
Secretaries.
First and third Wednesday.... Wm. E. Ham. First and third AVodnesday... Walter R. Hitchcock.. George W. Harrison.
First and third Wednesday...
Wm. H. Caul First and third Saturday Wabaunsee.... First and third Saturday Charles H. Micike T. A. Tellessen First and third Tuesday Wabaunsee.... First and third Friday First and third Friday Wilson Second and fourth Saturday.. Fredric H. Dodd John W. Floyd R. P. McColloch Crawford E. W. Dunton First and third Monday First and third Wednesday.... James R. Hayden First and third Friday Horace G. Bodweli.... Crawford First and third Monday John T. Bodda Clark Second and fourth Saturday.. ... Atchison Wm. M. Tliistle* Second and fourth Monday.... E. Carl Watson* Atchison B. D. Ely First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday.... Shawnee Walter R. Black .. Butler First and third Tuesday Roy Wilday Marshall First and third Friday Charles M. Newman..
Name of Lodge.
Allen
LoeaHon.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1915.
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First and third Thursday Second and fourth Tuesday. First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Saturday.. Second and fourth Wednesday First and third Tuesday .... Second and fourth Saturday.. Second Saturday First and third Tuesday First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Saturday First Sat. on or before ® =... Second and fourth Wednesday Second and fourth Monday....
Sumner Montgomery. McPherson... Osage Mitchell Chautauqua. Nemaha Neosho Rice Sedgwick Crawford Montgomery Labette Gray Jackson
Sumner Caney Canton Carbondale Cawker City Chautauqua Home Cedar Chase Morton Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Preston ClrcIevlUe
Caldwell Caney Canton Carbondale.... Cawker City.. Cedar Vale.... Centralla Chanute Chase Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Cimarron ClrcIevlUe
203 324 197 70 125 356 89 103 247 258 119 137
73 383 20
First and third Wednesday.... First and third Monday First and third Monday Second and last Wednesday... Second and Fourth Tuesday.. First and third Monday Wednesday on or before ®.... First and third Saturday First and third Monday Wednesday on or before ®.... Friday on or before ® Second and fourth Thursday.. First and third Thursday First and third Thursday First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday.... Second and fourth Monday.... Second and fourth Tuesday.... First and third Thursday
RepubUc Mitchell Wilson Ottawa Linn Marshall Harper Leavenworth. Wyandotte.... Bourbon Saline Ford Wilson Russell Cowley Osage Coffey Jewell Harvey
BellevUle Mt. Vernon Benedict Bennington Lotus Blue Kaplds StohrviUe Bollng Bonner Springs Bourbon Brookvllle Grand View Buffalo Beulah Clinton Corinthian Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
BellevUle Belolt Benedict Bennington Blue Mound Blue Rapids Bluff City Bollng Bonner Springs. Bronson BrookvlUe Bucklln Buffalo Bunker Hill Burden Burllngame Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
i2g 146 403 180 286 169 368 865 366 268 209 378 379 291 233 79 66 178 182
Harry L. Smith. PhlUp G. Chubbic. Wm. H. Cauble. Isaiah Miller. Frank C. LIbby. Samuel W. GUson. Wm. B. Rowe.f John F. Mitchell.t Wm. L. Burnam. Manson H. Ross. Charles H. Bixler. Cleveland W. Mills. Alfred C. Stryker. Wm. J. Strobel. Joseph B. Pickens. Wm. H. Powell. James S. G. Conrow. Joel W. Green. John Swanson. Robert Clark. Robert R. Cox. A. A. House. Arthur Waetzlg. Albert Peer. J. B. Miller. J. B. LohmuUer. Alvah C. Jones. George Newton. Robert R. King. John H. Tharp. W. S. Hannum. EUery McCormick. Charley B. Ersklne John T. Beutter.
R. M. Armstrong George H. Goudy Rex Singleton Earl H. Nelson Hugh M. Barnes Prank A. Estes.....'........ Francis C. Cooper*..., August Hebling* Aaron J. Brunson George C. Campbell.. John Olson Carl L. Hampy Isom G. Moore August C. Rclfl* Robert V. Gratton Arthur B. Pratt W. Albert Zscheile Oscar Johnson E. H. Dunsworth Ernest D.. Luder OUver B. Hinkle Roscoe W. Evans Elliot T. Heckart Bertman H. Hockett Albert H. Shrader Reuben E. Mather... Arthur V. Cooper George W. Smith Fred Zimmerman Wm. H. La Rue Wasson M. Homes... Alexander R. Bell Lester Luther Oney B. Riley
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Name of Lodge. County.
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Ford Doniphan
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Clay Sedgwick Clifton Clay Climax Grccrnvoocl.... Prairie Queen.... Cloud Clyde Coats Pratt CoffeyvlUe Montgomery.. St. Thomas Colby Comanche Olive Branch Anderson....:... Columbus Prudence Cherokee St. John's Cloud Conway Springs Mistletoe Hamilton Nemaha Cotton'd Falls .. Chase Council Grove.... Council Grove.. CoyvlUe Coyville Wilson Cuba Cuba Republic
LocaHon.
No.
Secretaries.
Walter M. Leavitt James W. Hubbard.... Joseph H. Conard Frank L. Mills F. Hugh Pinley ... Benj. H. Crawford .... C E Marr .
Hops Willoughby. Robert Fleming.
J. E. Wood worth. Wm. B. Penny.
Wm. C Carroll
First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Friday ,, Saturday on or before ®
First and third Thursday
Richard M. Church...; Charles R. Anderson.. Loyd Z. Kirby..... Frank L. Brenner.
Henry J. Herpich* .... Wm. S. Richards H. P. Dean. First and third Saturday. • W. O. Montgomery. Second and fourth Saturday.. Charles B Wlard Saturday on or before ® Andrew U. Johnson.... Geo. A. Van Dyke.
First and third Friday First and third Friday Second and fourth Saturday.. First and third Saturday First and third Friday First and third Wednesday.... Wednesday on or before ®.... First and third Wednesday....
First and third Wednesday.... Eliziir E. Larimore.... Ed. A. Smlos. Second and fourth Saturday.. Bciinie H. Oarrithers.. Ed S Woodruff.. . . First and third Thursday Josiah E. Hammond.. First and third Wednesday.... Wm. O'Day Wm. D. Ferguson Carl R. Storer. First and third Friday Second and fourth Saturday.. J. Lawton Stanley Friday on or before ® " O. R. Stillwell David F. Porter
Truman O. Logan .... T. C. Coffman.
Masters.
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Easton Palestine... Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson Meridian... EUiiiwood.. Apollo Ellsworth... Emmett Emporia Erie Salem Eminence.. Doric Fidelity
Douglass.. Dover Downs Dwlght....
Greenwood..., Marion Miami Jewell Leavenworth, Bourbon Pottawatomie] Marshall.... Rice Wilson Harper
Leavenworth Johnson Labette Atchison Butler Chautauqua. Montgomery Elk ; Barton Ellis Ellsworth Pottawatomie! Lyon Neosho Jewell Wabaunsee... Douglas Greenwood...
Butler Shawnee.. Osborne... Morris
Saturday on or before ® "... Saturday on or before ® Second and fourth Saturday. Second and fourth Thursday. First and third Friday First and third Friday Second and fourth Monday... First and third Friday First and third Monday First and third Wednesday... Thursday on or before ®
Saturday on or before ®... Monday on or before ® First and third Tuesday First and third Monday First and third Thursday... First and third Saturday.... Second and fourth Monday .. Friday on or before ® Saturday on or before ®.... First and third Friday First and third Monday First and third Saturday.... First and third Friday Second and fourth Wednesday Thursday on or before ® «•. Second and fourth Monday., Second and fourth Tuesday. First and third Tuesday
Saturday on or before ® •= Second Thursday Second and fourth Friday.. First and third Thursday...
Wm. J. Brown Herman L, Haasis... George C. Connor... Tobias L. Studer Fred Nodsle ._. Warren O. Pratz John E. Curl J. S. Davis Walter E. Muxlow . Wm. L. Stryker Andrew B. Trotter.
Dean G. Erhart Warren W. Cordell.... Jacob H. Lower Dixon H. Woods Orville Holford Wm. D. Powell C. A. Pendaryis Charles W. Simmons. Karl B. Molm Ralph Woodard Samuel E. Bartlott... Edward Bedmon* Mathew M. Suddock. Clarence E. Locke... Julian Jonkinson Henry E. Rickel Don Westhefler Gordon A. Badger
Loyd E. Conkliu.... Arthur E. Bowker.. Charles E. Mann.... Roman Goss
Eugene Abbott. Maurice M. Glnette. Lee Smith.t Thomas H. Shedden. G. F. W. Knuth. Alfred Carpenter. Jasper A. Wood. Davis A. Brodbeck. G. F. McClelland. Thomas L. Stewart. Harry H. Hare.t
Joseph P, Hall.. L. B. Rowland. W. W. Holland. Frank M. Marsh. Henry T. Brown. Dayton Wait. Bobert H. White. Millard F. Arnall. Robert Shouse. Arthur Fauteux. James M. Wilson. Arthur Trezise. Charles W. Cleaver. Joseph A. Wells. Edward Granerholz. Henry A. Myers. Homer A. White. J. W. Kenner.
James H. Allen. Harry Perkins. Charles B. Bates. Charles H. Swartz.
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Glen Elder
Location.
County. First and third Thursday
Stated Communications.
Masters.
Virgil
DIrlgo
CamilloW. Jupo. Claude Thomas. Harry W. Dickson. Edward Oplo.
Wm. Pinson. James S. Russell. B. W. Sayrc. George B. Dent. Case 0. Whltford. L. D. Walrad. George P. Lcary. Jack Gage. David G. McGlfUn. Emmett C. Lemon.
A. A. Falrman.
Secretaries.
"Washington... Second and fourth Tuesday.... Thaddeus S. White.... John J. Muth. M. M. Schowaltor Wm. P. Herrman. Greenwood.... Second and fourth Saturday.. John B. Fleming Louis N. Boagan. Jerry L. Sherrer Brown
First and third Wednesday.... H. H. Hubbard Cherokee McPherson.... Guy B. Norris Tyrlan Second and fourth Thursday.. Thomas C. Greene .... Bourbon First and third Tuesday J. Lloyd Bronston Anderson ... Arthur McClain Smith Second and fourth Wednesday Warren K. White Saturday on or before ® Girard Crawford First and third "Wednesday.... Walter Sheets Glen Elder Mitchell First and third Wednesday.... John M. Yearick Charles C. Spihor First and third Saturday Second and fourth Saturday,. Fred O. Hanson Gralnfleld Joseph E. McMuUen Great Bend Hazen D. Swift First and third Saturday Anderson Highland Wed. on orbef. ® and Wed. fol. H. A. McArthur "Washington... First and third Wednesday.... Edward A. Hood C. A.Stephenson Elk First and third Wednesday.... Wm.Y. Woody Saturday on or before ® =.... George S. Gillum Gypsum City....
Name of Lodge.
N A M E S OF O F F I C E R S A N D LODGES—Continued.
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Hoyt... Hugoton
Highland Hill City
Hlattvllle
107 38 112
Charity
Friendship HavonsTlUe
Hutchinson
Hays
HavensvUle
Star
195 263 898 807 216 35 1 281 331 42 343 288 352 326 155 348 327 406 29 72 140
34 409
69 206 103 208
First and third Thursday
Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Thursday Second and fourth Tuesday.
First and third Thursday
First and third Thursday First and third Thursday
Monday on or before ® •• First and third Wednesday.... Saturday on or before ® -....
Henry Marquard Emmet Tongate Wm. H. Armstrong... Roland F. Brock* George A. Shove Wm. P. Cosand George Johnson Robert H. Haberlein.. Jasper N. Chambers.. George L. Skelton Jesse M. Drollinger.... John A. Scliilllng Arch E. Bruner Harry C. Smith Fred E. Cliilds John F. Saunders Harry Williams A. C. Bertschinger Wm. M. Glenn* Irving H. Hallock James W. Eby Eddy T. Crum :.. Alexander Ijce James C. Ellis Harry E. Duncan Hayes Chamberlin*.... Albert L. Wilson
Hodgeman ....
Cloud
Edward H. Stewart. George M. Nelson. E. A. Wilkinson.
J o h n O.Chambers. Charles H. Simpson. Charles E. Cole. Wm. J. Watorbury. Wallace R. Coates. A. W. Mcschko. Charles W. Reedor. Everett W: Olson. Wm. C. Hagemann. Albert M. Crary. C. Earl Williams. L. L. Hassenpflug.t Allen J. Thomas. James R. Gordon. F. A. Soderstrora. Vinnie S. Becker. John H. Minnich. Martin Pease. George R. Douglas. Charles W. Williams. George M. Hedges. C. L. Thompson. John T. Andrus. F. M. Williams. John E. Wakefield. Oliver M. Anderson. Roscoe C. Miller.
Ingebrlgt VoUan Wm. R. Ansdell. , Aaron C. Wilson W. P. Noone. John W. Thornburgh Walton S. Konyon.
Montgomery.. Second and fourth Tuesday... John P. Rucker First, third and fifth Tuesday. Jay B. Kirk Allen Second and fourth Saturday. John F. Hoyt
Allen Atchison
Elk Sheridan
Ellsworth Dickinson
Doniphan
Crawford Dickinson
Washington... Second and fourth Saturday.. First and third Wednesday.... Second and fourth Friday Thursday on or before ® Pottawatomie First and third Saturday First and third Tuesday Ellis
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Nine Mile
Medicine Valley
Ninnescab Mt. Moriah
Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw Ben Hur R. E. Sherman.. Kensington.
Butler
Franlilin Leavenworth
Allen
Phillips
Charles H. Browne.... Austin 0. Secrest Wm. E. Rowland. Ira J. McCalman Clarence E. Hocker .. Johnny R. Yarnall... Thomas E. Trigg. Wm. H. Quackenbush Third Thursday Josiah M. Turner.t Homer D. Trosper*.... Second and fourth Thursday.. Frank C. Diefendorf* John McParland.t Samuel Nirdlinger*.... George W. Leak.t First and third Thursday
First and third Saturday Second and fourth Thursday.. Second and fourth Thursday.. First and third Wednesday.... Second and fourth Tuesday....
Howard L. Clarke First, third and fifth Thurs. .. Sylvester K. Toms .... Joseph H. Burger.
Second and fourth Thursday-
Freeman F. Lyon. C. P. Barber.
G. W. Ferguson.
Fred. H. Mertel.t
H. W. Haviland.t John G. Poole, t
Walter H. WiUiams*.. First, third and fifth Thurs. .. Clifford D. Nichols*.. First and third Thursday Harry E. Harlan* Frederick E. Cairns*.. Second and fourth Saturday.. George A. Keese* Second and fourth Tuesday.. Franlc M. Yocum E. Hewitt Griffln First and third Wednesday.... Second and fourth Tuesday.... Raymond C. Hanson Second and fourth Saturday.. Henry E. Leonhardt.. Second and fourth Friday Harrison P. Landes....
Secretaries.
"Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Smith....! Anderson Kingman Edwards
Masters.
First and third Wednesday.... Herbert R. Groome.... First and third Wednesday .... Charles O. Stewart.... David N. Hicks.
Stated Communicatipni.
Jewell
County.
Leavenworth Leavenworth .... Leavenworth Leavenworth King Solomon .. Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth
Kinsley
Kansas City Kansas.City Kansas City. Kensington Kincaid
Kansas City
Jewell Jewell Junction City....
. Location.
N A M B S O F O F F I C E R S AND LODGESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
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371 196 16
28 147 353 01
87 842 370
Lebanon Lebo Lenexa Lenora Leon Leonardvllle. Leotl Le Roy Lewis Liberal Liberty Lincoln Llndsborg Linn Llnwood Little River.. Logan Longton Long Island.. Loulsburg Lucas Luray Lyndon Lyons
287 162 13S 181 223 235 340 27 220 300 123 164 397 170 241 2ig 264 26 231 243 198 163 101 102
Macksvllle Madison Lafayette Mankato Maple City Maple Hill Eldora Center Marquette Marysville
Oak Lebo Lenexa Lenora Joppa Garfleld Leotl Neosho Lewis Fargo Liberty Lincoln Llndsborg Fraternal Llnwood Corner Stone, Logan Longton Long Island.... Peace Blue Hill Luray Euclid Royal Stafford Greenwood... Riley Jewell Cowley Wabaunsee... Bourbon Marlon McPherson..., Marshall
Second and fourth Monday... Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Friday First and third Wednesday... Saturday on or before ® First and third Thursday Saturday on or before ® •=• First Friday Second and fourth Tuesday.., First; and third Tuesday
First and third Wednesday... Smith First and third Friday Coffey Saturday on or before ® Johnson Second and fourth Friday Norton First and third Saturday Butler Saturday on or before ® • Rlley Second and fourth Monday.., Wichita First and third Saturday Coffey Second and fourth Wed Edwards First and third Monday Seward Montgomery First and third Thursday Second and fourth Thursday Lincoln McPherson... First and third Wednesday... Washington . Saturday on or before ® Leavenworth First and third Friday Second and fourth Saturday. Rice Wednesday on or before ®.... Phillips First and third Saturday Elk First and third Thursday Phillips First and third Monday Miami First and third Monday Russell First and third Tuesday Russell First and third Saturday Osage Second and fourth Thursday, Rice
George F. Jackson. Edward R. Evans. Harry F. Enyart. Elwood J. Muzzy. Wm. J. Martin. A. H. Chaffee. David J. Davis. George W. Schlatter. Otis H. Crawford. H. W. Magruder. Pearl F. Heckman. Peter E. Moss. George A. Nelson. H. C. Hoerman. Albert H. Engle. Albert L. Troyer. Abram Troup. Frank R. Cooper. Arthur Sedman. C. W. McNelly. T. B. Dinsmoor. Wm. S. Wallace. Wm. A. Cotterman. Ben Sam Jones. Harry J. Weil. Joseph E. Pritchard. Mordecai S. Amos. Ralph M. Cawthorn. Charles Gilliland. John M. Kemper. Don O. Campbell. Ralph E. Powers. S. Milton Irwin. Leon E. Davis.
Earl T. Bower John P. Romary Percy L. Jones Carter W. Ward Charles A. Thompson John L. Stafford Glenn W. Dickey Elmer L. Gentry Grover C. McTjcan .... Edward S. Irwin Asa W. Chambers Wenslow Cipra Henry E. White.....' Henry J. Meierltord .. Franli H. Alexander.. John Berwick Alexander G. Davis .. Marion M. Miller Oliver M. Cassel E. Vance Lee Wm. E. Crawford J. M. "Van Scoyoc John W. Mavity........ A. G. Hartrouft Joseph C. Hinshaw.... Virgil E. Swain Charles A. Scott Rush B. Newbury Wm. P. Blvens* Sam Wiley Joseph H. Green Thomas Kellett Magnus R. Nyqulst.. Geo. T. Mohrbacher..
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Milan Mlltonvale Minneapolis
Wilson
Harmony
Republic
Muscotaii
Mulilnville
Secretaries.
First and third Thursday First and third Thursday First and third Thursday
Charles W. Kidd. Earl T. Larrick.t E. B. Newbold Walter I. Lassey.
Wm. R. Forsyth L. L. Swan*
E. C. Steeper George G. Hultqvist.. Alex. C. Spilman.
First and third Saturday
First and third Saturday Hugli F. Richards George W. Hanneken
Wm. F. Shipman. George F. Schultzo. James A. Songor.
Second and fourth Wed Ira B. Scwell* Ell£ Second and fourth Tuesday.... John M. Fassnacht.... James R. Gill Clark C. Thomas Allen..... Saturday on or before ® "• Wm, WliGStler Guthrie Koplinger. Fred W. Stuart Henry A. Strong. McPherson.... Ivy B. Gray. Wednesday on or before ® •».. Wm. H. Humphrey,... Sedgwick Wednesday on or before ® ««.. Walter S. Pratt Crawford ,,, Second and fourth Tuesday.... George McVeigh Second and fourth Thursday.. Stanton R. Bryan Wayne C Alford First and third Wednesday.... Anthony A. Ruckor. Second and Fourth Wed Republic Will H. Strnad Doyle B. Mullikin First and third Saturday , Hugh A. Williams H. M. Turner. Atchison
Cloud
Masters.
Second and fourth Thursday.. Marcus D. Gay. Second and fourth Saturday.. Chester A. Reynolds.. Albert V. Norlln. First and third Saturday Herman W. Smith . ,
Stated Communications.
'LODQ'ES—Continued.
Thursday on or before ®. McPherson.... First and third Friday
Rush
County.
390 94
MullinviUe
Mound City Mound City Moundridgo Moundridgo Mound Valley... Mount Hope , Mount Hope
Minneapolis
Milan
McPherson.,, Webb Medicine Lodge Delta
McPherson
Location.
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37 341 168 117 124 120 184
Oak Hill Oakley Mountain Slope Oketo Olathe •. Onaga Oneida Signal Osage Valley Saqui Oskaloosa Adams Ottawa Melody Eidgoway Oxford
| Tuscan Walnut Valley. Polar Star New Albany Newton Nickerson Norcatur Norton Mount Zion Norwich
Paola Paola Parker Parker Parkerville.. Parkerville... Parsons I Parsons Pawnee Station Godfrey Peabody Halcyon PhlUlpsburg ' Phillipsburg..
334 Oak Hill 263 Oakley 186 Oberlin 25 Oketo 19 Olatho 188 Onaga 323 Oneida 141 Osage City.... 24 Osawatomie.. 160 Osborne 14 Oskaloosa 63 Oswogo 18 Ottawa 400 Ottawa 62 Ovorbrook.... 166 Oxford
82 191 130 81 142 43 317 190 266 319
Paul A. Mabos Ransom 15. Policy ... A. G. Loitch Edsvard A. Tilman* Peter O. Smith* Charles A. Runyon.. Clarence M. Mills.... First and third Monday First and third Saturday Tuesday on or before ® Second and fourth Monday.. Saturday on or before ® «=..., First and third Monday Thursday on or before ®
Miami Linn Morris Labette... Bourbon., Marion.... Phillips...
George M. Coplin. John L. Ament. T. H. Glasscock. H. S. Fitch.t W. E. CuUison.t Samuel D. Moflett. Edgar J. Close.
Hiram B. Gordon. Nelson Wolcott. Roscoe D. Strain. Henry C. Waters, Jr. Roscoe H. Rhoem. ISlmer E. Hines. Jolm L. Smothers. H. L. Zlegonbcin. Charles S. Bixby. John J. Hays. James C. Blevins. R. H. Montgomery. Barlus Bomstedt. Harry W. Fessenden. A. Ralph Ingleman. Homer Jester. ' James A. Baker Lowry L. Moore Ijeslie C. Tilden James H. Clayton*.. George W. Norris'.... Wm. J. Worthy S. S. Stevenson Frank K. Wilson Walter W. i^arroll.... Jolm 13. Ansley Brick y. Davis David A. Crane James W. Becker Richard C. Marcell. C. M. Blackburn Jolm W. Harter
First and third Monday First and third Wednesday... Second and fourth Wed First and third Monday Second Thursday First and third Wednesday.. First and third Friday First and third Wednesday.. First and third Thursday Second and fourth TuesdaySaturday on or before ® =.... Thursday on or before ® First and third Friday Second Monday Second and fourth Tuesday. First and third Monday
Guy C. McKinley. James A. Cason. E. G. Hoverstock. George M. Bracken. John C. Ely. C. W. Arnold. A. L. Hare. Grove B. Seeloy. Perry Brunstetter. George F. Washburn.
First and third Tuesday | Lucian L. Thrall Harold D. Miner Second and fourth Tuesday James C. Nelson Thursday on or before ®.... Albert Rothgob Saturday on or after ® •>.... James G. Sicglinger . Second Wednesday Roy G. Keating First and third Thursday... Boy R. Holsinger .... Thursday on or before ®.... Arthur J. Johnson.... Second and fourth Wed Ijcstor B. McBrido .. First and third Thursday.... G. B. Hamilton* Second and fourth Friday..
Clay Logan Decatur Marshall Johnson Pottawatomie Nemaha Osage Miami Osborne Jefferson Labelte Franklin Franklin Osage Sumner
Woodson... Ness Jackson Wilson Harvey Reno '. Decatur... Norton Jefferson... Kingman..
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Savonburg
SaffordvUle
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Riley
Pratt
Virginia
"Walnut C i t y
Allen
Wyandotte.... . Shawnee
Riley Riley
Pratt Pratt... Comanche
Atchison
Potter
Powhattan Kilwinning R o b Morris...
Rooks
Piper Pittsburg
Plains Plalnvillo
Piper
Henry E. Burke. N a t B , Scribner. R o b e r t ' G . K i m b a l l * . . George D . A d a m s . Second a n d fourth S a t u r d a y . . E . H . E l l i o t t * Satxirday on or before ® •» .... L y m o n 0 . S t e w a r t . . . W y a t t Shipp. F i r s t a n d third T h u r s d a y
E u g e n e G. Miller ,, .
H a r r y G. H a w l e y . Bert E . Stratton.
E . T . Gillespie. AVm. C . Blaker.
J a m e s R. D u n l a p . t
Secretaries.
Second a n d fourth S a t u d a y , . Sat. on or bef. a n d Sat. fol. ®.. H a r r y O. Bookman.... Schuyler C . Harner*.. F i r s t a n d third S a t u r d a y Clarence B . Calhoun.. H a r r y S, Bearg, T u e s d a y on or before ® = A r m o n P . Vaughn*.... C, E . V a n Vleck. E . E . Haverfleld L c l a n d P . Clarke
Masters.
304 160 344 169 333 111 215 177
Communications.
P e t e r D , Cook. AVm, H , ATIgington,
Stated
First and third Thursday Albert W , L o g a n Second a n d f o u r t h T u e s d a y . . KImer D . Samson
385 187 367 290 88 41 4 363 265 •332 384
Wyandotte.,.. Crawford , . ,
County.
270 410
Name of Lodge.
George N , Hall, W, W , B a x t e r .
Location.
IJODOVB—Continued.
W m . Einhellig* M c P h o r s o n Spence.... First a n d third T h u r s d a y ... Frank E, Hays Second a n d f o u r t h F r i d a y W m , L, D a v e n p o r t . .. .Tohn A. Hall R a y M . Clark Benj. P . HighflU , ., Second a n d fourth S a t u r d a y . . Leo O. Christensen ,„. Second a n d fourth Monday.... First a n d third T u e s d a y Melton D. Walton Second a n d fourth Thursday.. M a n f o r d B . D e n n e y . .
No.
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Fred Kempster. T. J. West. Isaiah Marshall. G. Merrill Cox. Samuel F. Rice. John A. Ferreil, R. S. Howerton. Wm. E. Fuller. Sol Weil. Burns B. Finch. A. C. Andrews.t Clarence Henry. Wm. Krenkel. George H. Marty. Rollo G. West. Jay Spaulding. Wm. W. Halfhlll. Harry A. Davis. Ira D. Osborn. George N. Samuels. Herbert P. Lowe. H. H. Rauschelbach. Harry D. Harrison. Ronald B. McKay. George Mohler. Thomas R. May. Henry D. Maitland Glenn C. Calene. Lew W. Coleman. Wm. E. Patton. Edwin C. Eagles. Merlin C. Harris. Carl W. Nellis.t
Oscar Hisle John Botts A. O. Lindenmuth ... J. Earl Motes H. W. Whitlatch John S. McNeal James M. Mclntire.. Urban G. lies James A. Gillen* Albert Blecha George A. Olson* Harry V. Cochran*.. George C. Leinen*.... C. A. Garrison Loren M. Wiles James B. Anderson.. B. W. Ruthraufl L. AVeston Burgess .. Cameron J. Hemphill| Ralph H. Wedd Charles A. Sanford .... Andrew J. Blackwood Edward E. ivite Wm. A. Hearn Grover C. Urbanskoy Lymon R. Bessey ... Wm. H. Fulwider.... Frederick Nefzger... Albert L. Stanley Wm. P. Humphrey. Estile M. Egan B. Otto Freieamuth. Ralph W. Squires* ...
Secondand fourth Friday First and third Monday First and third Wednesday.... Second and fourth Tuesday.... Second and fourth Monday.. Saturday on or before ® =.. First and third Tuesday First and third Thursday Monday on or before ® First and third Saturday Wednesday on or before ® Thursday on or before ® First and third Thursday First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Thursday Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Saturday First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday..,. Saturday on or before ® First and third Thursday First Thursday First and third .Wednesday . First and third Monday First Wednesday First and tliird Tuesday First and third Wednesday... Thursday on or before ® First and third Tuesday First and third Thursday Second and fourth Friday.... Saturday on or before ® "... First and third Wednesday..
Cherokee Republic Scott Mitchell Osage Chautauqua. Harvey Nemaha Doniphan Greenwood... Johnson Shawnee Mitchell Smith Jackson Dickinson Sumner Ford Kingman Johnson Stafford Rice Ciieyenne.. .. Stafford Pottawatomie Rooks Marshall... Lincoln Reno Hamilton... Neosho Leavenworth Shawnee
Scammon Lebanon Anthem ScottsvlUe Scranton Vesper Sedgwick Seneca Severance Twin Grove .. Shawnee Lake Sincerity Western Star Soldier Solomon City.... Haven Spearville Spivey Spring Hill.... Staftdrd Sterling St. Francis.... Ionic Pottawatomie.... Newahcuba Summerfleld... Sylvan Grove Sylvia....! Syracuse
Thayer... Henri Topeka..
Scammon Scandla Scott City ScottsvlUe Scranton Sedan Sedgwick Seneca Severance Severy Shawnee Silver Lake Simpson Smith Center.. Soldier Solomon South Haven... Spearville Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys Stockton Summerfleld.... Sylvan Grove.. Sylvia Syracuse
Thayer Tonganoxie.. Topeka :.
351 221 284 249 407 136 139 39 313 213 54 50 214 174 240 105 157 388 347 SO 252 171 404 254 52 189 354 359 391 309
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Name of Lodge.
Tyro
Tyro Bourbon
Montgomery
Butler Doniphan
Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee
County.
First and third Saturday
Second and fourth Thursday.. First and third Thursday Wednesday on or before ® =.. First and third Saturday 1st Monday and 2d Saturday Second and fourth Saturday.. Second and fourth Friday
Stated CommunicaUons.
Wa-Keeney Wakefield Clay
Shawnee
White Church.... White City White City
Walnut
AVm. H. Nation*
third third third on or
John AV. Bingham.
Henry M. Grilllth. AVm. A. lies.
AVm. 1. Thompson. Claude J. AVood. T. F. Wiiliams.t Rolia G. Haloday.
Arthur AV. Lynn.
Henry G. Sethman .... Herbert AV. Synder. Charles AV. Joliey* .... AValter AV. AVurst AVm. H. May.
Lewis G. Stahl
Wednesday.... Monday Hay C. Clark Saturday G. A. Yungebcrg* before ® = L. W. Stewart.....
Second and fourth Thursday.. Second and fourth Monday....
First and First and First and Saturday
Monday on or before ® =
First and third Saturday
Robert C. AVarron Second and fourth Monday.... .lohn H. Smith George M. Jolmston.. Saturday on or before ® = Oliie ,1. AVoodman*.... J. B. Coleman* Wyandotte.... First and third Saturday . George Torgeson
Crawford ,. Pottawatomie Washington .. Washington Marshall Watervllle Doniphan Coffey Weir Black Diamond Cherokee Wellington Franklin Wellsvllle Wellsvllle Westmoreland.... Westmoreland.. Pottawatomie Anderson
Wa-Keeney Wakefield
Secretaries.
Fred C. Fuller* Albert E. Andrew* .... H. L. Sherburno.t Elmo B. AVhitmpre*.. Abraham L. Cable Edgar A. Spaulding*,. Raymond H. Merrick G, H. Burckhalter Sherman H. Guthrie* J. H. AVright.
Masters.
JJODBUS—Continued.
James E. Chipps Valley. Center.... Valley Center.. Sedgwick Jeflerson First and third Wednesday .... Valley Falls Valley Falls Marshall........ First and third Thursday ,
Troy
Troy
Orient '. Topeka (North) Golden Rule
Location.
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White Cloud... White Water... Whiting Wichita Wichita Wichita Williamsburg.. Wilsey Wilson Winchester Windom Winfleld Xenla Yates Center... Zenda •=And two weeks
White Cloud.. Brainerd Whiting Sunflower Wichita Albert Pike.... Anchor Wilsey Samaria Jefferson Windom Winfleld Xenla Gilead Zenda. thereafter.
MASTERS. *Posloffice Addresses. No. 2—628 Columbia Ave. No. 3—1130 Minnesota Ave. No. 5—433 South 7th St. No. 10—511 Linn St. No. 17—Court House. No. 25—Marietta. No. 30—Benton. No. 47—Bronson. No. 50—North Topeka, R. R. No. 0. No. 51—1017 Buchanan St No. 53—Netawaka, R. R. No. 1. No. 54—Merriam, R. R. No. 1. No. 59—Milo. No. 60—073 S. Santa Pe Ave. No. 68—200 Ottawa St. No. 72—Everest. No. 85—Barnes, R. R. No. 1. No. 86—Sedgwick Building. No. 90—911 North Quincy St. No. 96—Bethel. No. 99—924 S. Market St. No. 117—2231 Stevens St. No. 124—Arcadia. No. 143—R. R. No. 2. No. 158—900 Auzelger St.
78 280 250 86 g9 303 224 382 208 84 276 110 47 144 878
First and third Wednesday.. First and third Tuesday Saturday on or before i9 •».... Second and fourth Tuesday.. First and third Monday Second and fourth Wednesday Second and fourth Wednesday First and third Monday First and third Wednesday.... Saturday on or before ® First and third Saturday First and third Thursday Saturday on or before 9 First and third Friday Second and fourth Wednesday
MASTERS. *Fosto£lcc Addresses. 208—Yoder. No. 214—Asherville. No. 225—328 Willow Ave. No. 239—Shaw. No. 255—Corbin. No. 271—016 S. 11th St. No. 272—1509 Stewart Ave. No. 291—Dorrance. No. 303—140 Spruce. No. 312—Sublette. No. 313—Denton. No. 318—Sharon Springs. No. 319—Milton. No. No. 322—2303 Metropolitan Ave. . No. 333—4219 Cambridge. No. 342—Otto. No. 344—Keats No. 352—Tribune. No. 358—Neola. No. 365—Leavenworth, R. R. No. 3. No. 368—Freeport. No. 369—1025 Sandusky Ave. No. 375—Herington, R. R. No. 1. No. 385—Bonner Springs. No. 387—Delia.
Doniphan.. Butler Jacltson Sedgwick.... Sedgwick.... Sedgwick.... Franklin Morris Ellsworth.... Jefferson McPherson Cowley Bourbon Woodson Kingman...
Claud G. Landrum... B. L. Marker. Joseph C. Corfman... F. G. Cunningham. Charles W. Hedge George B. Conklin. Harry J. Williams*... C. H. Whitcomb.t Glen Chamberlain*... John J. Fegtly.t Waverly S. Piper* Albert D. Tayior.f M. F. Getchell. Galen L. Hcttick Charles W. Arend. Franklin S. Riegel W. E. Schermcrliorn. Frederick Dclssrotli. C. A. McCarter. Arthur W. Halght Charles A. Day. Robert Bergstrom Arthur L. Dyer. Peter J. Brask Bonj. F. Atkisson* ... Lorn McCllmans.f Jolin W. Dopew. C. S. Underwood Henry A. Wolilford..., Stanford M. Smart. SECRETARIES. •\PosloMce Addresses. No. 3—1504 Central Ave. No. 5—513 North 6th St. No. 9—1137 Kentucky St. No. 10—634 W. 7th St. No. 17—109 West 6th Ave. No. 22—Lyndon, R. R. No. 1. No. 35—512 Shawnee St. No. 47—Uniontown. No. 51—1400 Topeka Ave. No. 54—Merriam. R. R. No. 1. No. 68—811 Kiowa St. No. 86—305 Beacon Building. No. 90—1219 North Jackson St. No. 96—Bethel. No. 99—211 S. Main. No. 117—1611 Corning St. No. 124—Ft. Scott, R. R. No. 8. No. 131—R. R, No, 3. No. 158—215 S. 18th St. No. 211—Lane. No. 225—815 Topeka Ave. No. 271—964 Central Ave. No. 272—Court House. No. 303—518 Wabash. No. 322—2229 Metropolitan Ave. No. 333—35 Henning Ave. No. 358—R. R. No. 2. No. 365—Leavenworth, R. R. No. No. 368—Freeport. No. 369—3021 N. 22d St. No. 385—Bonner Springs. No. 389—Argonla. R. R. No. 3. CD
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. Name. Acacia Active Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Allen Alma Alpha Alta Vista Altoona Amerlcus Anchor Anthem Anthony Apollo Arcadia Arcana Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
No, 9 158 63 114 303 308 335 181 2»-i 357 118 109 i!24 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 2«2 104 32 305 234
I^ocation. Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. WlchltQ. Alden. Allen. Alma, •letmore. AltaVista. Altoona. Amerlcus. Williamsburg. Scott. Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Donljjhan. Ai'gonla. A I-ma, K a n s a s Oltj". Ashland. Blley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell.
Barney Baxter Seattle Belle J?lalne.... Belleville Benedict Benevolent Beii H u r Bennington .... Beulah Black Diamond Blue Hill Blue Rapids Blue Valley Bollng Bonner Springs Bourbon Bralnerd .Brookvllle Buffalo Burlington B u r r Oak Burrton '..
279 71 2B9 173 129 40S 1)8 322 180 291 274 198 169 112 365 360 208 280 209 379 66 178 182
DIghton. Baxter Springs. Beattle. Belle P l a l n e . Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. K a n s a s City. Jiennlngton. Bunker Hill. Weir City. Jjucas. Blue R a p i d s . Irving. Bollng. Bonner.Springs. Bi'onson. White Water. Brookvllle. BulTalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton.
Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase Chautauqua.... Cherokee Cherry vale Chetopa Clrclevllle Clay Center Clifton
299 324 248 187 70 132 125 103 147 283 247 355 119 137 73 20 134 122
Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. C a w k e r City. Chanute. Marlon. Hazelton. Chase. Cedar V a l e . Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Olrclevllle. Clay C e n t e r . Clifton.
Name. Climax Clinton Coats Comanche Constellation... Coolldge Corinthian Corner Stone... Cosmos Council G r o v e . . Coyvllle Crescent Cuba Cyrus :. Delavan Delaware Delphian Delphos Delta Denlson DeSoto Devon Dexter Dlrlgo Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight Easton Edua Eldora Elllnwood Ellsworth Emerald Eminence Enimett Emporia Equity Erie Euclid Eureka Excelsior
No. 411 233 394 296 98 316 79 219 278 38 67 133 302 288
376 96 44 202 77 372 40 92 150 220 83 151 ; . . . LIS 204 374 45 345 28 217 148 289 205 387 12 181 76 101 88 116
Location. Climax. Burden. Coats. Coldwater. Fredonla. Coolldge. Burllngame. Little Blver. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyvllle. A r k a n s a s City. Cuba. Hope. Delavan. White Church. Garnett. Delphos. Aledlclne L o d g e . Denlson. DeSoto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwlght. Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Eillnwood. Ellsworth. Lakln. Eakridge. Enimett. Emporia. Fontana. Erie. Lyndon. Pleasanton. Unlontown.
Fargo '.....300 Farmers 166 Fidelity 106 Formoso 336 Fortitude 107 Fostorlu 392 Frankfort 87 Fraternal 170 Frederick 337 Freeport 389 Friendship . 208 Frontier 104 Fulton 210
Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formoso. Independence. Fostorla. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington. Fulton.
Galena Galva Gardner Garfield Gaylord Geneseo Gllead Glrard Glasco Glen Elder Godfrey
Galena. Galva. Gardner. Leonardvllle. Gaylord. Geneseo. Yates Center. Glrard. Glasco. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station.
194 251 85 235 183 381 144 83 282 284 124
GRAND
1914-15. Name.. Golden Rule.... Goodland Gove City Gralnfleld Grand View .... Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypgura Olty ... Halcyon Halstend Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Haven Havensvllle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Havlland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian HlattvUle Hiawatha Highland Hiram Holslngton Holton Holy rood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxle Hoyt Hugoton Huron
No. 90 321 302 381 376 15 211 232 163 328 120 46 185 311 94 206 193 157 34 409 195 314 190 398 Ill 216 35 296 68 331 42 343 89 165 352 326 348 327 406 72
Ionic 254 lola 38 Jamestown 227 Jefferson 84 Jennings 360 Jewell H Joppa 223 Kansas ' . . . . 307 Kaw 272 Kensington 405 Keystone 102 Klckapoo 4 Kilwinning .... 265 Klncald 338 King Solomon's, 10 Kiowa 203 Klrwln 175 LaOrosse 330 LaOygne 61 Lafayette 16 LaHarpe 325 Lake 50 Landmark 218 Lane 339 Larned 167 Latham 401 Lawrence 6 Leavenworth... 2 Lebanon 221 Lebo 152 Lenexa 135 Lenora 181 Leotl 340
LODGE OF
Location. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove City. Gralnfleld. Bucklln. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum Olty. Peabody. Halstead. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenw'rth. Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. South Haven. Havensvllle. Havlland. Hays. Grid ley. Tonganoxle. Hepler. RossvUle. HlattvUle. Hiawatha. Green. Ijeavenworth. Holslngton. Holton. Holyrood. Centralla. Howard. Horace. Horton. Hoxle. Hoyt. Hugoton. Huron. St. John, lola. Jamestown. Winchester. Jennings. Jewell City. Leon. Herlngton. Kansas City. Kensington. Coffey vine. Potter. Pratt. Klncald. Leavenworth. Greensburg. Klrwln. LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandla. Lebo. Lenexa. Lenora. Leotl.
611
KANSAS.
Name. No. Lewis 220 Liberty 123 Lincoln 154 Llndsborg 397 Llnwood 241 Logan 264 Long I s l a n d . . . 231 Longton 26 Lotus 286 Luray 153 Lyra 256 Mackev 48 MacksvlUe 371 Madison 196 Mankato S7 MapleClty 342 Maple Hill 370 Marniaton 245 Marquette 353 MarysvUle 91 Mayetta 393 McCracken 58 McDonald 383 McKinley 41 McPherson 172 Medicine Vall'y. 260 Melody 400 Melvern 22 Memphis 108 Merlden 236 Meridian 1^6 Milan 255 Mlllbrook 281 Mlltonvale 242 Minneapolis 143 Mistletoe 269 MoUne 267 Morrill S73 Morton 258 Mound City 33 Moundrldge 346 Mountain Slope 186 Mount Hope ... 238 Mount Morlah. 179 Mount Vernon. 145 Mount Zlon 266 Mulberrv 261 Mulllnvllle 399 Mulvane .: 201 Munden 128 Muscotnh 116 Mystic Tie 74 Naphtall 310 Narka 349 Natoma 390 Nemaha 13 Neosho.. 27 Newahcuba 189 New Albany 81 Newton 142 Nlckerson 43 Nine Mile 49 NInnescah 230 Norcatur 317 Norton 199 Norwich 319
Location. Lewis. Liberty. Lincoln. Llndsborg. Llnwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth. . EflHngham. Macksvllle. Madison. Mankato. Maple City. Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. Marysvllle. Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. McPherson. Lake Olty. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Merlden. Elk p'alls. Milan. Hill City. MUtonvale. Minneapolis. Conway Springs. Moline. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundrldge., Oberlln. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Belolt. Nortonvllle. Mulberry Grove. Mulllnvllle. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta. Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. l.eRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nlckerson. Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
Oak Oak Hill Oaklev Occidental Oketo Olathe Olive Olive Branch... Onaga
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga.
287 334 2,53 207 25 19 350 212 188
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Name. No. Location. Oneida 323 O n e i d a . Orient 51 T o p e k a . O s a g e V a l l e y . . . 24 O s a w a t o m l e . Oskaloosa 14 O s k a l o o s a . Ottawa 18 O t t a w a . Oxford 165 Oxford. Pacific Palestine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker ParkervlUe Parsons Patmos Peace Phllllpsburg.... Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star Pottawatomie.. Powhattan Prairie Queen.. Preston Protection Prudence
29 127 23 37 290 341 168 J17 97 243 184 386 187 3S7 130 52 363 176 283 384 100
Quenemo Cjulnter
270 Q u e n e m o . 410 Q u l n t e r .
Randall Reno Bldgeway Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R.E.Sherman.. Rosedale Royal Russell
304 140 62 8 169 332 889 333 192 177
Randall. Hutchinson. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. K a n s a s Olty. Rosedale. Lyons. Russell.
Sobetha SaffordvlUe Salem Sallna Saltvllle Samaria Santa Fe Saqul.; Scammon ScottsvUle Scranton Sedgwick Seneca Severance Shawnee Signal SUoam Sincerity Smlthton Soldier Solomon Spearvllle Splvey Spring Hill St. B e r n a r d
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 39 313 54 141 225 214 1 240 106 388 347 56 222
Sftbetha. SaffordvlUe. Esbon. Snilna. Barnard. Wilson. Santa Fe. Osborne. Scammon. ScottsvUle. Scranton. Sedgwick. Seneca. Severance. Shawnee. Osage Olty. Topeka. .Simpson. Highland. Soldier. Solomon Olty. Spearvllle. Splvey. Spring Hill. Dodge City.
Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plalnvllle. Parker. ParkervlUe. Parsons. ElJJorado. Loulsburg. Phllllpsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. M a r y s . Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Columbus.
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February,
Name. S a i n t F r a n c i s .. St. J o h n s St. T h o m a s Stafford Star Sterling Stohrvllle Sumner Summerfleld ... Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse Temple Thayer Topeka.. Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrlan Tyro
No. 404 113 306 252 69 171 368 203 354 86 85 3.i9 391 309
Location. Saint Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Hanover. Sterling. BluffOlt}'. Caldwell, Summerfleld, Wichita. Watervllle. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse.
237 149 17 .SO 55 3.58 82 213 â&#x20AC;˘. 246 386
McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls, Severy. Garden City. Tyro.
Union Unity Urbana
7 J u n c t i o n City. 273 Clear W a t e r . 239 U r b a n a .
V a l l e y C e n t e r .. Valley F a l l s . . . . Vermillion Vesper Virgil Virginia Vulcan
364 21 320 136 301 315 229
Wakarusa 402 Wa-Keene.v H8 Wakeflekl! 396 Waldron 377 Wallace 318 W a l n u t Cltv 215 W a l n u t V a l l e y . 191 Waniego 75 Washington 5 Wathena 64 Waverly 244 Webb 275 Wellington 160 Wellsvllle 356 W e s t e r n S t a r . . . 174 W e s t m o r e l a n d . 257 Wetmore 53 WhiteClty 380 W h i t e C l o u d . . . . 78 Whiting 250 Wichita 99 Wllsev 382 Wlndbm 276 Wlnfleld .110 Woodson 121 W.vandotte 3 Xenla 47 Zenda 378 Zeredatha 80
Valley C e n t e r . Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Hamilton. .Savonburg. Walnut. Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefleld. Waldron. Wallace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. Wellsvllle. Smith Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. WhlteClty. W h i t e Cloud. Whiting. Wichita. Wllsey. Wlndom. Wlnfleld. Toronto. K a n s a s City. Xenla. Zenda. Cottonw'd Falls
GRAND LODGE OF
1914-15.
613
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County. Allen
Location.
lola
JS^aTne.
Paclflc
29 38 326 245 315 212 44 211 338 305
Kincald Washington ..,
5 158 48 72 4 116
Charity
263 278 260 77
P o t t e r ...-
Medicine Lodge
No.
Medicine Valley Delta
217 15 331
Fort Scott Hlattvllle
Hlattvllle
268 92 8 210108 216 28 124 115 47
MorrlU
185 35 326 373 363 159
Fulton
Pawnee Station
Horton Morrill
M v s t l c Tie Latham "White W a t e r
Cheyenne ...;
74 151 97 .401 223 30 280
Cottonwood Falls SaffordvUle
SalTordville
80 395
Elgin
Olive
355 350 136
W e i r Cltj'
Black Diamond
71 100 194 351 274
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
404
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L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County. Clark.
Location.
No.
Ashland
277
134 296 334 396
Clyde Concordia Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale Burlington Gridley Lebo LeBoy Waverly Ooldwater Protection Arkansas City.. Burden Dexter...; Maple City Wlnlleld
Clay Center Highland Oak Hill Wakefleld Prairie Queen .. St. John's Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale Burlington Hebron Lebo Neosho Waverly Comanche Protection Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City Wlnfleld
133 233 166 342 110
Crawford.
Arcadia Arma Cherokee Glrard Hepler McCune Mulberry Grove Pittsburg Walnut
Arcadia Arma Cherokee Glrard Hepler Temple Mulberry Pittsburg Vulcan
329, 408 119 93 398 237 261 187 229
Decatur.
Jennings Oberlln Norcatur
Jennings Mountain Slope Norcatur
360 186 317
Dickinson .
Abilene Herington Hope Soloraon City ..
Benevolent Kansas Cyrus Solomon
307 288 106
Doniphan.
Doniphan Highland Severance Troy Wathena White Cloud . . . .
Arcana Smitliton Severance Troy ..-. Wathena White Cloud,...
Baldwin Eudora Lawrence Lawrence
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia
Kinsley Lewis Elk Falls Grenola Howard Longton Mollne..
Mt.Morlah Lewis Meridian Canopy Hope Longton Mollne
Clay ..
Cloud
Coffey,
Comanolie . Cowley
Douglas.
Edwards . Elk ........
Ashland Clay Center Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Name.
176 1!8 292 227 242 314 162 27 244 296 384
31 1 313 66 64
78 23
;.. 179 220 126 248 156 26 287
GRAND
1914-15.
LODGE
OF
615
KANSAS.
L I S T OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S — C o n i m w e d . County.
Location.
Name.
No.
ElUs
Ellis Hays
Apollo Hays
297 196
Ellsworth
Ellsworth H o l y rood Wilson
Ellsworth ... Holyrood Samaria
148 343
F i n n e y . ..
Garden City..,
Tyrlan
Ford
Bucklln Dodge City . . . Spearvllle
Grand View St. B e r n a r d Spearvllle .
376 232
Franklin.
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Wellsvllle Williamsburg
Lane Ottawa Melody •McKlnley .. Wellsvllle.. Anchor
339 18 400 41 35« 224
Geary
J u n c t i o n City
Union
Gove
Gove C i t y . . . . Qulnter
Gove City. . Qulnter
302 410
Graham
Hill City
M l l l b r o o k ..
283
Gray
Cimarron ....
Preston
283
Greeley
Horace
Horace
352
Greenwood
Cllma.x Eureka Fall River Madison Severy Hamilton
Climax Fidelity .... Greenwood. Madison Twin Grove Virgil
411 106 163 196 213 301
Hamilton.
Coolldge Syracuse
Coolldge Syracuse...
316
Harper
Anthony Attica Bluff C i t y Freeport Harper Waldron
Anthony ... Attica S t o h r v l l l e .. Freeport ... Harper Waldron ...
200 262 368 389 206 377
Harvey
Burrton Halstead Newton Sedgwick
Burrton Halstead ... Newton Sedgwick...
182 46 142 139
Haskell ...
Santa Fe
Santa F e . . .
312
Hodgeman
Jetmore
Alpha.'
282
Jackson
Clrclevllle.... Denlson Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka Soldier Whiting
Clrclevllle.. Denlson Holton Hoyt Mayetta Polar Star.. Soldier Whiting....
20 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
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February,
L I S T OF LIODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County. JellerBon.
Jewell.
Johnson.
Kearny
Location.
Naine.
No.
Merlden Nortonvllle Oskaloosa McLOQth Valley Falls Winchester Burr Oak Esbon Formoso Jewell City Mankato Randall De Soto
Merlden M t . Zlon Oskaloosa Lyra Valley Falls .... Jefferson
Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill Lakln
Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Oiathe Shawnee Spring Hill
127 65 186 19 64 66
Emerald
28S
Nlnneseah Norwich Splvey Zenda
230 319 347 878
Burr. Oak Salem Formoso Jewell Mankato: Randall De S o t o
230 266 14 256 21 8* 178 228 336
11 87
804 40
Kingman .
Kingman Norwich Splvey Zenda
Kiowa.
Greensburg Haviland MnlllnvUie
K i o w a ...•. Haviland Mulllnvllle
293 409 399
Labette
Chetopa Edna Mound Valley Oswego Parsons
Chetopa Edna Landmark Adams Parsons
73 346 218 63 117
Lane Leavenworth.
Dlghton BoUng Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Llnwood Tonganoxle Barnard Lincoln Sylvan Grove Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton Trading Post Oakley
Lincoln Linn.
Tiogan. Lyon ..
Allen Amerlcus Emporia Hartford
.-....
Barney
279.
Boling Easton Hancock N i n e Mile Leavenworth ... K i n g Solomon's Hiram Li nwood Henri
366 46
SaltvUle Lincoln Sylvan Grove...
69 164 369
Lotus L a Cygne M o u n d City Parker Eureka Blooming Grove
286 61 33 341 88 41
Oakley
263
Allen Amerlcus Emporia Hartford
386 109 13 198
311 49 241 190
GRAND LODGE OF
1914-15.
KANSAS.
617
L I S T OP LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County,
No.
Location.
Marlon
Florence . Marlon ... Peabody..
Advance Center Halcyon
114 147 120
Marshall.
Axtell Seattle Blue Baplds . Frankfort Irving MarysvlUe .., Oketo Sumnierfleld. Vermillion... Watervllle ...
Axtell Seattle Blue Rapids .. Frankfort BlueValley... MarysvlUe Oketo Summerfleld . Vermillion Sutton
284 259 169 67 112 81 26 364 320 86
McPherson .
Canton Galva McPherson.. Moundrldge Wlndom Marquette .. Llndsborg...
Canton Galva McPherson Moundrldge ... Wlndom Marquette Llndsborg
197 251 172 34S 276 353 397
Meade.
Meade . Plains .
Webb Plains
275 367
Miami.
Fontana Loulsburg... Osawatonile . Paola
Equity Peace Osage Valley... Paola
181 243 24 37
Mitchell.
Belolt... Cawker City , Glen Elder., Simpson Scottsvllle ..
Mt. Vernon Cawker City ... Glen Elder Sincerity Scottsvllle
145 125 294 211 249
Montgomery ,
Caney Oherryvale Cofleyvllle Elk City Independence. Ijlberty Tvro
Caney Cherry vale Keystone Carson Fortitude Liberty Tyro
824 187 102 132 107 12S 386
• Morris.
Council Grove. Delavan Dwlght ParkervUle
Council Grove . Delavan Dwlght ParkervUle
36 875 874 168
Nemaha
Oentralla... Corning Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore... White City. Wllsey
Home Nemaha Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore White City Wllsey
18 828 162 39 63 380
Neosho
Chanute. Erie Thayer .. Urbana..
Cedar Erie Thayer Urbana
103 76 149 289
Ness
Ness City
Walnut Valley
191
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February,
L I S T OF IIODGES BY COUNTIES^Continued. Count}/.
Location.
Name.
JV'o.
Norton .
Almena Lenora Norton
Naphtall Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Osage
Burllngame... Carbondale . . . Lyndon Melvern Osage Olty Overbrook Qiieiiemo Scranton
Corinthian .... Carbondale ... Euclid Melvern Signal RIdgeway Quenemo Scranton
7i( 70 101 22 141 62 270 407
Osborne.
Alton Downs Natfuna Osborne
Occidental Downs Natoma Saqul
207 204 390 160
Ottawa
Bennington... Delphos Minneapolis ..
Bennington... Delphos Minneapolis ..
180 202 143
f a w n e e •.
Larned . :
Larned
167
Phillips
Klrwln IjOgan Long Island..., P h l U l p s b u r g ..
Klrwln Logan Long Island Phllllpsburg ..
175 264 231 184
Pottawatomie.
Emmett Ko.stoi'ia HavensvlUe Onaga St. M a r y s Wamego Westmoreland
Emniett Fostoria HavensvlUe Onaga Pottawatomie AVaniego "Westmoreland
387 392 34 188 62 75 257
Pratt .
Oou ts Pratt Preston
C o a t s ...•.....-,., Kilwinning Hob M o r r i s . . . .
394 265 332
Rawlins.
Atwood McDonald
Atwood McDonald
164 383
Eeno .
Arlington H a v e ri Hutchinson Nlckerson Sylvia Turon
Cable Friendship Reno Nlckersou Sylvia Turon
299 208 140 43 391 358
Republic.
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Scandla
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Lebanon
129 862 128 349 221
Rice .
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Little River Lyons Sterling
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo C o r n e r S t o n e .. Royal Sterling
308 247 337 361 219 192 171
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•GRAND
1914-15.
LODGE
OF
619'
KANSAS.
IJIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued.
Rlley
Name.
IjOcation.
County.
28fi 16 166 344
.... Rlley
280 186
Plalnvllle
W a l n u t City Bunker Hill ...
Blue HIU
Russell
380 68 21& 291 198 163 177 200 328 60
Saline
Scott
No.
284
S c o t t City Unltv Mount Hope Wichita Wichita Wichita
Wichita Albert Pike
258273238 364 8699' 303300^
Orient Slloam Sheridan
32 138 111 60 17 51 90 225 402 348 321
Smith
Kensington Smith Center
Oak
183 405 287 174
Stafford
371 252 254
Stafford Stafford St. J o h n
406 Snmner
Thomas
Belle P l a l n e Cald%vell Conway Springs Milan Oxford
Oxford
Wellington
Wellington
285 173 203 269 265 201 165 167 160
Colby
St. T h o m a s
306
Belle P l a l n e Milan
£20
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE •
LiiST OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S —
Continued. jVame,
Location.
County,
February.
No. 148
A l t a VJsta
Cllftoa
Wichita
Alta Vista
161 857 205
Wallace
818
Clifton Greenleaf Dlrlgo Star
122 23i 226 69 170 104 340
Leotl
Ooyville
Buffalo CoyvlUe
Yates Center
Gllead Bonner Springs
Piper
Piper R o g e r E. S h e r m a n
White Church
Delaware
118 403 379 67 95 94 81 82 121 144 322 366 3 271 272 '385 369 333 96
Blaine Bluff City
Name,
Sedgwick . Sumner Atchison Johnson
County,
1870
1868 1858
1860
1866
Disp, ReVd,
Bluff City
Shawnee Pottawatomie Blaine
1887 1898 1904
1881 1884
1900
1869
Disp, RevVd,
No,
9 Oct. 19, 1857
1867 Oct. 21, 1869 1891 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 1869 Oct. 14, 1861. 1860 Oct. 21, 1863. 1861
S Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge No. j 238, Feb. 2,1894. ( Dropped from roll account organlza(tlon Grand Lodge of Colorado In 1862. Oct. 16, 1867 Disp. Issued as Big Springs Lodge, but ( Consol. with Westmoreland Lodge No. Feb. 18, 1897 ( 257, May 18,1894.
Charter Revoked,
Reviarks,
( Auraria Lodge, It was deemed best to have but one lodge. ( No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned ) to the Grand Master.
I Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a
Charter Chartered. Surrendered,
337 Feb. 18, 1891 313 Feb. 20, 1889
Remarks, I Master reported that no meetings had been held, and < owing to absence of members, and need of suitable ( room, dispensation was returned.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT).
1899 1808 1857 1878 1884 1868 1886 1898 1903
1860
1857
1863
Disp. Issued,
62 Oct. 15, Amerlcus 253 Feb. 18, Andale Chlkaskla . . 285 Feb. 16, 26 Oct. 18, St. Johns 30 Oct. 1«, Auraria 37 Oct. 15,
Name,
Crawford Englevale Leavenworth . Adelpha Douglas Norton Llndsborg McPherson Friendship Ottawa Crawford OpoUs Buckeye Pottawatomie Wheaton
Denver
Coffey Burlington Leavenworth . Delaware
County,
Big Springs ... Shawnee
Location,
"Wheaton
Lecompton Llndsborg Lindsay OpoUs
Englevale
Burlington
Location.
D E F U N C T LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
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Shawnee
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Douglas . M a r l o n .. M c F h e r s o n ..
Indlanola
Ijeavenworth
Leavonworth
L e c o n i p t o n .. Llncolnvllle . LIndeborg
Lecompton . Llncolnvllle Phoenix .....
L a n d m a r k ..
Calvary
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
Golden C i t y . Triune High Prairie Ida
Brown Leavenworth Republic
G o l d e n C i t y .. Hlawatlia High I'ralrlo . Ida
Oct. 18, 1858 F e b . 20, 1889 J a n . F e b . 19, 1885 Deo.
1, 1896 5, 1888
26 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870
•60 Oct. 16, 1866
Oct. 21, 1862
16, 1860 22, 18»3 Dec. 17, 188.1 18, 1859 Dec. 17, 1892 18, 187(1 Dec. 17, 1881
Oct. 16, 1872
Alpha
F o r t Gibson ..
Bourbon
Fort Scott ...
20 Oct. 16, 1860 Oct. 20, 1868 F e b . 15, 1888
Marshall . H arper...
Freeport .
E l k City ..
22, 1879,
—, 1883, 17, 1894
21, 1896,
Charter Surrendered.
F e b . 17, If F e b . 19, 1890 Sept. Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 18, ]87(! F e b . 18, 1880 J a n . Oct. 21, 187-1 Oct. 20, 1870 M a r . Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 18, 1868 F e b . 21,1894
Chartered.
Frankfort... Lily
No
Frankfort
Name. Bluff City . . . . Bucklln Cato Cedar V a l e . . , Myrtle Whitewater.. Ashlar Composite ... Emporia E n t e r p r i s e .. Elk Creek...
County.
Harper Bluflf City B u c k l l n .. Ford Oato Crawford Codar Vftle . . . C l i a i i t a u q u a . C e d a r Viilo . . . C l i a u t a u q t i a . Butler Ollfford Clinton Douglas Edwardsvllle W y a n d o t t e .. Emporia Brockenrklge Enterprise ... Dickinson
Location.
Remarki.
Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. 17; 1877
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 21, 1863
Oct. 15, 1879 Oct. 21, 1863 Feb. 16, 1910
( F i r s t dlsp'n Issued A p r . 7, 1864, w a s reI c a l l e d b y G.-.M.-.; s e c o n d , Sept.27,1864.
L o c a t i o n c h a n g e d t o S i l v e r L a k e Oct. 21.1868. N a m e c h a n g e d t o G r e a t L i g h t Oct. 20.1869. Oonsol.wlth K i n g S o l o m o n ' s L o d g e N o . 10, Oct. 18,1876. Dlsp'n Issued a s L a n d m a r k Lodge, b u t c h a r t e r Issued I n n a m e of S t . J o h n ' s Lodge.
C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h BlulT City L o d g e N o . 313, J u n e 18,1892'. Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8. a n d n a m e c h a n g e d t o K l s l n g S u n L o d g e N o . 8. D r o p p e d from roll acfcount o r g a n i z a tion G r a n d L o d g e I n d . Ter. In 1878. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a tion G r a n d L o d g e C o l o r a d o In 1862.
R e c o r d s fall t o s h o w c o u n t y In w h i c h lodge was l o c a t e d , b u t supposed t o be In J a c k s o n .
I Consolidated with H a l c y o n Lodge No. 120, Oct. 18,1876.
I C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Godfrey L o d g e N o . 1124, M a r c h 26,1894.
i C h a r t e r Issued d i r e c t b y G r o n d L o d g e F e b . 19, 1903 I F e b r u a r y 17,1898.
Charier Revoked.
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Springflale
Nemaha Leavenworth .
Salt L a k e City. Pratt Saratoga
Paris Perryvllle Pittsburg Pomona Rlchflekl
Atchison Linn .Tefferson Crawford Franklin Morton Saline
Ottumwa
Lincoln Paris Perry Owen A. Bassett Pomona Rlchflekl . . . JohnH.Brown Mt. M o r l a h . S a r a t o g a .. Perfect S q u a r e Seneca Sprlugdale. Stanton Zlon T e c u m s e h .. Dick Rees .. B l o o m ' g Grove Olive Ark V i r g i n i a City Walton Wintleld ...
Miami
Ottawa
Coffey
Osage V a l l e y . .
Valley Valley Astra Mission
Magnolia
Nevada
Loulsburg Lyons iSvergreen Montlcello Mt.Pleasant.. Neosl],oKapids
Franklin
N. L a w r e n c e .. D o u g l a s N. I i a w r e n c e .. L u u g l a s Olivet Osage Mission . N e o s h o
Newton
Rice Montana Labette Montlcollo .... J o h n s o n Mt. P l e a s a n t .. A t c h i s o n Neosho Rapids
Feb. 20, 1889
Feb. 19, 1890 A u g . 5, 1895,
jOonsol. w i t h A d e l p h i Lodge No. 110, I F e b . 19,1903, as W i n t l e l d Lodge No. 110.
16, 1879 Deo. 6, 1894 17, 1881 Feb. 21, 1895 19, 1871 Jan. 13, 1888 18, 1866 Oct. 20, 1875, 17, 1867 Feb. 15, 1888 21, 1869 Oct.' 18,'i879^ N a m e c h a n g e d In 1870 to I o n i c L o d g e . j D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a Oct. 15, 1861 ) t l o n G r a n d Lodge of Colorado in 1862. I Consolidated with Newton Lodge No. F e b . 20, 1884 j 142, J u n e 28.1901. Consolidated with Lawrence Lodge No. Oct. 16, 1867 ( 6, Oct. 18,1870. F e b . 16, 1882 M a r . 5, 1887 F e b . 20, 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 Oct. 20, 1870 .Tan. 19, 1897, I Dlsp'n Issued as O s a w a t o m i e L o d g e , Oct. 21, 1863 ! lint c h a r t e r e d as Osage Va-He.v L o d g e . Oct. 18, 1859 i C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h F r a n k l i n Lodge N o . Oct. 17, 1872 ' 18, N o v . 24,1900, as O t t a w a Lodge N o . 18. i C h a r t e r was r e v o k e d Oct.21,1863,but reOct. 18, 1858 Oct. 18, 1871 ! stored Oct. 16,1806. I C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h P a o l a Lodge N o . 37, Oct. 21, 1874 I Oct. 18,1870. i D i s p e n s a t i o n issued as L i n c o l n L o d g e , Oct. 21, 1868 Oct. 17, 1871 ! b u t c h a r t e r e d as C e n t e r Lodge. Oct. 21, 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 Oct. 17, 1877 Oct. 16, 1867 i C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h P i t t s b u r g Lodge No. F e b . 17, 1904 ! 187, J u l y 29,1911. Oct. 16, 1872 N o v . 16, Ism, Feb. 17, 1892, F e b . 15, 1888 j C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h S a l l n a Lodge N o . 60 B'eb. 22, 1894 I A p r i l 29, 1907. I D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a Oct. 21, 1868 I "tlon G r a n d I^odge of U t a h In 1872. Feb. 17, 1802 F e b . 18, 1886 Feb. 20, 1908 Feb. 22, 1883 Oct. 20, 1875 Oct. 18. 18(i3 F e b . 15, 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 Oct. 18, 18-59 Oct. 21, 1803 N o r e c o r d of dlsp'n h a v i n g been issued. Oct. 19, 1871 Sept. 15, 18as Oct. 18, a8iJ8 Oct. 21, 1874 Oct. 17, 1867 Jan. «, 1887 Oct. 21,'1863 Dec. 10, 1905 Oct. 16, 1879 F e b . 18, 1885 F e b . 19, 1885 Jan. 24, 1902 D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a Dec. 20, 1864 t i o n G r a n d L o d g e of M o n t a n a in 1866.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO, T H E NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
G E O R G E A. BEAUCHAMP
Arkansas
F A Y HE.MPSTEAD
Little Rock.
Montgomery.
Arizona California Colorado Conriectif.ut Delaware
GEORGE J . ROSKKUGE JOHN WHICHER CHARLES H . JACOBSON GEORGE A. K I E S V I R G I X I U S V. HARRISON
Tucson. San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
District of Columbia Florida Georgia
ARVINE W . JOHNSTON Wir.uER P. W E B S T E R W M . A. W O L U U N
Washington. Jacksonville. Macon.
Idaho
THEOPHILL'S W . R A N D A L L
Boise.
Illinois
ISAAC CUTTER
Indiana
CALVIN W . P R A T H E R
Camp Point. Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R. PAHVIN
Cedar Kapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALBERT K . W I L S O N DAVE JACKSON J O H N A. D A VILLA STEPHEN- BERRY GEORGE COOK F R A N K VOGEL
Topeka. -..Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. I...Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B . WINSOR
Reed City.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHEL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
F R E D E R I C GORDON S P E E D
Missouri Montana Nebraska
J O H N R. PARSON TCORNELIUS H E D G E S , J r FRANCIS E . W H I T E
Vicksburg.
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
E D W A R D D . VANDERLIETH..
(larson City.
New H a m p s h i r e New Jersey N e w Mexico
HARRY M . CHENEY BENJAMIN F . W A K E F I E L D ALPHEUS A . K E E N
Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York N o r t h Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
E. M. L. EHLERS JOHN C . D R E W R Y . . . W A L T E R L . STOCKWELL J. H . BROMWELL W M . M . ANDERSON
Now Y o r k City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City.
Oregon Pennsylvania
J A M E S F . EOBINSON J O H N A. P E R R Y
Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island S o u t h Carolina South D a k o t a
S. PENROSE W I L L I A M S 0 . FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGRBW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
1914-15.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
627
Tennessee
JOHN B . GARRETT
Nashville.
Texas Utah
W. B. PEARSON FREEMAN A. MCGARTY
Waco. Salt L a k e City.
Vermont Virginia
H E N R Y H . ROSS CHARLES A. NESBITT
Burlington. Eichraond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
J O H N M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY AV. L. KUYKENDALL
Charleston. Milwaukee. Saratoga.
Alberta
GEORGE MACDONALD ... .Calgary.
British Columbia Canada
W . A. DEWoLF-SMiTn...New Westminster. . R A L P H LEEMING G U N N . . . H a m i l t o n .
Chile „ , „ • , - , . Costa Rica, C. A
S. A . G. VALENznELA...Casilla 2867 D. Santiago. A ni r\ i C a s i l l a N o . 308, < ^^^ j
ANTONIO CASTRO Q
Cuba
CARLOS G . CHARLES
England Ireland
EDWARD LETCHWORTH ...Freemason Hall, L o n d o n . H . E . FLAVELLE F r e e m a s o n Hall, D u b l i n .
,
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
Havana.
Winnipeg.
Mexico (York Grand Lodge) HAROLD G . P E R K I N S .. < M e s d ' o C i t v New Brunswick
J. TWINING HARTT
St. -lohn.
New South Wales
ARTHUR H . BRAY
Sydney.
N e w Zealand
MALCOLM NICCOL
Nova Scotia Peru P h i l i p p i n e Islands Prioice E d w a r d Isl P u e r t o Rico
THOMAS MOWBRAY J . B. CHOZA AMOS G . BKLLIS W. P . DOHLL JOSE G. TORRES
Quebec Queensland
WILL. H . WHYTE CHARLES H. H A R L E Y
Montreal. Brisbane. .
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Dunedin.
Halifax. .Lima. Manila. Charlottetown. San J u a n .
Salvador, C. A
J . SANCHEZ
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan Scotland
JOHN M . S H A W DAVID E E I D
Regina. Edinburgh.
S o u t h Australia
CHARLES R . J . GLOVER... Adelaide.
Tasmania
J O H N HAMILTON
Victoria
C H A R L E S J A M E S BARROW. M e l b o u r n e .
Hobart.
W e s t e r n Australia
J . D.STEVENSON
Perth.
628
PROCEEDINGS
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
February,
OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS N E A R O T H E R G R A N D LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas
R.-.W.v SAMUEL W . T A T E R.-.W.- . S . J . B L A I R R.". W.' J A M E S H . B A R R E T T R.'.AV.' . L o u i s BAUERLEIN
British C o l u m b i a .....R.-. W.- , S . N . J A R R E T Chile.: Canada Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware
E.-. W.'. M A X I M I A N O FLORES R.-.W.. W . G. R E I D . . R.-. W.W I L L I A M H . SANFOKD R.-. W.ISAIAH BAKER, J r R.-, W.- ADOLFO C A N A S :...:..R.-. W.- F E L I X V. P R E V A L R.-. W.- R. H E N R Y Y O U N G
District of Columbia...R.-. W.- . T . J O H N N E W T O N
Anniston.
Calgary. Douglas.
Camden. Vancouver. (Santiago, ' Casilla -2895
Hamilton. Denver. Hartford. San J o s e . Havana. Wilmington.'' j Washington.
t- Ma-souic Temple England Monticello. Florida M.-.W.- SAMUEL PASUO La G r a n g e . Georgia R.-. W.- H E N R Y B A N K S Boise City. Idaho R.-.W.- CHARLES H I M R O D . . . Chicago. Illinois. R.-. W.- G E O R G E M . MOULTON Corydon. Indiana R.-. W.' W I L L I A M R I D L E Y Dublin. Ireland R.-. W.- R I C H A R D W H A R T O N Shreveport. Louisiana E.-.W.-. H E N R Y S. W E S T O N Lewiston. Maine R.-. W.- A R C H I E L . TALBOT Winnipeg. Manitoba R.-.W.-, E D W A R D M . W A L K E R Frederick. Maryland R.-. W.- J A C O B ROHRBACK Chihuahua. Mexico (lorltGr. Lodge)....R.-. W.- THOMAS D A L E Cassopolis. Michigan ...M.-.W.- J A M E S H . F A R N A M St. P a u l . Minnesota R.-.W.-. C A L V I N L . BROWN Houston. Mississippi ..R.-. W.- E L L I O T P A R K E R . , K a n s a s City. Missouri M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M F . K U H N Livingston. Montana .../.. R.-.W.-. SAMUEL M . N Y E Hastings. Nebraska R.-. W.-. J A M E S P . A. B L A C K Pioche. Nevada ....;.R.-. W.-. C H A R L E S A . THOMPSON Moncton. New B r u n s w i c k R.-.W.-. G E O R G E R . SANGSTER Littleton. New Hampshire R.-.W.-. M I L L A R D F . Y O U N G New J e r s e y R.-.W.-. C H A R L E S P E R K I N S RUSS ...Elizabeth. Sydney. New South Wales R.-.W.-. A L F R E D J . BURBIDGE New Y o r k C i t y . New York R.". W.-. H A R R Y J . SONDHEIM N e w Zealand ....R.-. W.-, F R E D E R I C C . B . B I S H O P . . . G h r i s t c h u r c h . Chapel Hill. N o r t h Carolina R.-.W.-, M. C. S. NOBLES ChurchsFerry. N o r t h Dakota .....R.-. AV.- H A N S A. M O E Halifax. Nova Scotia R.-. W.- THOMAS M C C O N K E Y Uhrichsville. Ohio R.-. W . - : W . H . STOUTT
1914-15.
Oklahoma
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
M / . W . ' . S F I B R M A N P . LARSH
629
Tecumseh.
Oregon R.'.W.-. W A L T E R O . H A I N E S Portland. Pennsylvania System n o t recognized. P r i n c e E d w a r d Isl R.'.W.'. N . M A C L A R E N Montague. P u e r t o Rico .....R.'. W.'. FEDEIRICO VALL-SPINOSA ...San J u a n . Quebec.
R.'. W.'. EDWARD A. EVANS
Quebec.
Queensland Rhode Island
R:'. W . \ A. O. J E F F R E Y R.'. W.". J O H N R . DENNIS
Brisbane. Providence.
Salvador
R.". W . \ CARLOS D'AUBUISSON
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina S o u t h Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Tejas Utah Vermont ;
R.'.W.". GARNET COOMBS -....Prince Albert. R.-.W.-. W I L L I A M BLACK Wellside, Falkirk. R.'. W.'. FREDERIC C . BOWEN Adelaide. R . . W.'. ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS Charleston. R.-.W.'.JAMES B . VAUGHN Castlewood. R.-.W.-. P. T. RUTT..' . M.-.W.'.C. A. GOODLOB Alamo. R.-.W.-. W I L L I A M CLARK Jefferson. R.-. W.-. ARTHUR C . W H E R R Y . . Salt Lake C i t y . R.-.W.-. H E N R Y H . ROSS Burlington.
Victoria
R.-.W.-; JAMES E V A N S . . ,
{MeSrn*^*'
Virginia Washington W e s t e r n Australia W e s t Virginia Wisconsin
R . - . W . - . H E N R Y M . BOYKIN R.-.W.-.JAMES MCNEELY R.-.W.-.FRED. S . FINCH R.-. W.-. J O H N M . COLLINS M.-.W.-. JAMES E . DURGIN
Richmond. Buckley. Guildford. Marmet. Racine.
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Hutchinson. Alabama W/ .JOHN M . KINKEL Salina. Alberta AV; . G E O R G E D . A D A M S ...Wichita. Arkansas W ;.FRED. H.STUCKEY Oberlin. Arizona... W.' . W. A M E R B U R N E T T Great Bend. British C o l u m b i a W.' . A A R O N . H . CONNETT California M.-.W.'-. W M . EASTON H U T C H I S O N . . . G a r d e n C i t y . Leavenworth.Canada W.' . J O H N C . K E T C H E S O N Syracuse. Chile VV.- . G E O R G E G E T T Y Colorado W ; . E L M E R E . B L E C K L E Y . . . . , .. W i c h i t a . Salina. Connecticut M.".W.' . TncMAS L. BOND Topeka. Cuba W.- . CHESTER B . R E E D Delaware W. '. CHARLES A. V A N VELZER..Fort Scott. Ellsworth. District of Columbia..M.'.W.' . E D W . W . WELLINGTON Topeka. England R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . W I L S O N Topeka. Florida W.- . W M . S . BERGUNDTHAL Manhattan. Georgia.. W.- . H A R R Y E . BEST Manhattan. Idaho AV.-.SIMEON M . F o x Topeka. Illinois â&#x20AC;¢ M.-.W.- . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R Co/feyville. Indiana M.-.W.''. W I L L I A M H . T E S T E R Topeka. Ireland W.- . OWEN J . WOOD Topeka. Louisiana M.-.W.- . C H A R L E S H . C H A N D L E R Eureka. Maine M.-.W.- . D A V I D B . F U L L E R Sedan. Manitoba W.- . JoHN~A. FERRELL Harper. Maryland W MOSES H . C O L E Topeka. Mexico (York Graod Lodge) M.-.W.- . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R Emporia. Michigan M.-. W.- . J . J A Y BUCK Fort leareiiTorth. Minnesota W.- . E Z R A B . F U L L E R Newton. Mississippi W.- . J O H N C . E L Y Newton. Missouri M.-.W.- . P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON Phillipsburg. Montana W.- . LOUIS B . COUNTRYMAN Nebraska W.- . W I L L I A M I . STUART Troy. Nevada W.- . C H A R L E S T . H I G H Independence. New B r u n s w i c k W.- . H A R R Y E . P E A C H Emporia. New H a m p s h i r e W.- . A . S I D N E Y C H A S E Ellsworth. New J e r s e y W.- . C H A R L E S E . H A L L Russell. New South Wales W.' . CHARLES H . L A W R E N C E Hiawatha. New Y o r k M.-.W.- . M A U R I C E L . S T O N E Wamego. New Zealand W.- . F R A N K E . D A V I S Atchison. North Carolina M.-.W.- . A L E X . A. S H A R P Topeka. North Dakota AV; . BRUCE G R I F F I T H AVichita. Nova Scotia W . J O H N MCCULLAGH Galena.
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Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
GRAND
'.
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
W ; . JOSEPH D . F E L L R.-. W.'. CHARLES E . LORDELL W.'. ALBERT H . W H E E L E R
Pennsylvania System n o t recognized. Prince E d w a r d Island W.'. L U T H E R M. NELLIS P u e r t o Rico R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M L . BURDICK .Quebec W.-. GEORGE M. DIXON •Queensland M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE R h o d e Island.... R.-. W.-. W M . F . M A R C H .,.' Saskatchewan
Scotland South Australia •South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania
Tennessee.......i Texas Utah
Vermont Victoria
Virginia Washington
W e s t e r n Australia West Virginia Wisconsin ...•
W.". E D W A R D W . W A Y N A N T
M.-.W.-. W M . M. SHAVER W.-. BENJAMIN O . H A G B N W.-. ROBERT J . MCFARLAND W.-. CHARLES A . LOUCKS W . - . B E N S . PAULEN
...M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN W.-. G I L E S H . L A M B W.-. H A R V E Y C . LIVEBMORB
M.-.W.-. H E N R Y F . MASON W.'. A L F R E D A. RODQBBS
M.-.W.-. CHARLES J W E B B
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Concordia. Larned. . Marion.
Topeka. Lawrence. Kansas City. Great Bend. Lawrence. Leavenworth.
Topeka. Newton. Kansas City. Lakin. Fredonia.
Topeka. Y a t e s Center. Olathe.
Garden City. Topeka.
Topeka.
W.-. AUGUSTUS O. W E L L M A N . . . . T o p e k a .
M.-.W.". THOMAS G . FITCH W.-. J O H N W . NEILSON M.-.W.-. MARION K . BRUNDAQB
Wichita. Concordia. Russell.
APPOINTIVE GRAND
OI··~·ICERS.
jglt.
(I) FRANOlS S. BLAYNEY . Gmnd Cbaplaln; (2) WILLIAM 1. STUAR''. Grand Senior Deacon; (a) WILLIAM NELSON. Grand Junior Deacoll; (4) JA.f&S W, EBY, Grand Ma,'sbal; (6) .JOHN S. CADY. GI'IUld Sword Beare,'; ( ~) GEOI<GE W. TROUT. Grand Senior Stewa"d: (7) FRRD W. KNAPP, Grand Junior Sleward; ( 8) JOliN H.OLARKE, Gl'and Pursulvant; (9) W, A.1ER BURNETT, Grand Tyler.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
M.-. W/. C H A R L E S H.. C H A N D L E R , G R A N D M A S T E B , 1914,
BY
W . - . O W E N J. W O O D , G R A N D S E N I O R
DEACON.
The CHANDLER family came to America from England during the latter half of the seventeenth century and settled in Connecticut. Later, they separated, a portion going to Vermont and others to the States of New York, Ohio and Kentucky. The town of Chester, Vermont, was granted by KING GEORGE I I I . to a member of the family, who conveyed to ELKANAH CHANDLER, the paternal grandfather of the subject of this sketch, a portion of the original grant which constituted the homestead on which Bro. CHANDLER was born. During the trying times and stirring events just preceding the Revolutionary War, members of the CHANDLER family took active and important parts; some maintaining their allegiance to the Crown with, devotion and loyalty, while others with zeal, fidelity and determination espoused the cause of the Colonists. In the great struggle for independence which followed, as officers and soldiers and as civilians holding positions of responsibility and trust, each discharged his duty with honor and fidelity. They were indeed pioneers, and after the conclusion of the conflict and the establishment of peace, they did their part toward the development of the new world. CHARLES HENRY CHANDLER was born in Chester,
Vermont,
November 11, 1864, on a homestead, the title t o which had remained in the CHANDLER name since the grant of K I N G GEORGE I I I .
At the age of twelve years he removed with his parents to a farm in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Here he lived until the spring of 1879, when he came with his parents to Kansas and settled on a farm in Chase County. He received such an education as the common schools afforded, and jearned the trade of carpenter. Later, by constant application and his
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own exertions, he became an architect, and has pursued that avocation to the present time. He was appointed State Architect by Governor STUBBS, and through a succession of reiippoiritments has held that official position ever since. His architectural monuments are dotted here and there throughout the State of his adoption, the greatest being the Memorial Building, located in the city of Topeka. This splendid -and magnificent structure is a marvel of strength and beauty, and speaks volumes for his skill and ability. I t will stand and remain as an ever-enduring monument to his name and memory. On November 11, 1886, his twenty-second birthday, Bro. CHANDliER was united in marriage to Miss MARY P. LEONARD, at Bazaar, Chase County, Kansas. To this union two children have been bornâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a daughter. B I R D I E L . , and a son, GEORGE L .
Bro. CHANDLER came to Topeka, Kansas, in May, 1900, and has made it his home to the present time. He received the Symbolic degrees in Orient Lodge No. 51, A, F. & A. M., located at Topeka, Kansas, wherein he was initiated May 9, 1902; passed June 20, 1902; and raised July 25, 1902. He was appointedSenior Steward of the lodge in December, 1903, and after serving successively in the intermediate stations, was elected and installed Master in December, 1909. He was appointed chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in 1909; Grand Senior Deacon in 1910; was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1911; Grand Senior Warden in 1912; Deputy Grand Master in 1913, and Grand Master in 1914. He received the Capitular degrees in Topeka Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons, in 1905; was appointed Royal Arch Captain in 1907; and after having passed successively the subordinate offices, was elected and installed High Priest in 1912. He was appointed Assistant Grand Lecturer of the M.'. E.'. Grand Chapter in 1907; a member of the Committee on Necrology in 1913; Grand Marshal in 1914, and Grand Royal Arch Captain in 1915. He received the Cryptic degrees in Zabud Council No. 4, Royal and Select Masters, a t Topeka, Kansas, in 1908, and having passed through the subordinate stations successively, was elected and installed Thrice Illustrious Master in 1914. He received the Orders of Knighthood in Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar, in 1908, and is at the present time serving the commandery as Captain General. He was installed as a member of St. Augustine Conclave No. 7, knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, in 1910, and at present is the Sovereign of the Conclave. Bro. CHANDLER is also a member of Oriental Lodge of Perfection No. 3, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, of Topeka, Kansas.
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The foregoing is merely a brief biography of Bro. CHANDLER. It, however, outlines the events in his life, which indicate the character and sterling qualities of the man. He is a profound student of Masonry and is devotedly attached to the underlying principles upon which it is founded. He is a proficient ritualist in all of the branches of Masonry to which he belongs. He is beloved by his brethren throughout the State, and will be gratefully remembered by them in the years that are to be. He is modest and unassuming, and in the community in which he resides he is recognized as an honest, upright and influential citizen, and will always be remembered by his brethren, neighbors and friends for his generous impulses and kindly acts.
In nietnorlatn.
of ® « r ^^InurJi B^ait tuttl;m tlyta 3ltiri0l»trtto»t.
3ln il^mnrtem. iTred llWasbbon, m - . ^ . - . ©rand TOaato of ^ianaas in 1909.
Born January 23, mi.
DIED JULY 12, 1914.
Deaths During the Vear 1914. Smithton No. 1.—Frederick S. Minier, May 26; Aaron Herring, July 9; Nelson A. Steele. Dec. 9. Leavenworth No. 2.—George M. Barns, Aug. 23. Wyandotte No. H.—Orrin J. Peterson, Jan. 14; Ulysses V. Widener, Feb. 18; Chapin H. Carpenter, Feb. 18; Asa J. Judy, Feb. 27; George W. Saddler, Mar. 7; Vincent J. Lane, Aug. 11; Robert W. Wiles, Aug. 11; Milton B. Heifner, Oct. 5; Edgar B. Pfost, Nov. 7; Thaddeus Fitzhugh, Nov. 21; WilmotP. Brush, Mar. 27; Charles C. Woolsey, Dec. 14. Washington No. 5.—Charles F. Hooper, Aug. 3; Archie Ross, Aug. 16; Jared C. Fox, Sr., Aug. 23; Virgil W. Parker, Dec. 26. Lawrence No. 6.—George F. Stevens, Jan. 9; Thomas Sanderson, Apr. 12; Horace h. Moore, May 1; John Calvin Walton, Aug. 27. Union No. 7.—George E. Kyner, Sept. 13; Devllle J. Moyer, Sept. 9; Henry P. Ford Sept. 30. Rising Sun No. 8.—Jasper Fortney, Feb. 5; Otto A. Schroer, Apr. 10; Charles W. Goodlander, May 13; Albert J. McLaughlin, July 17. Acacia No. 9.—Fred W. Noll, July 24; Joseph J. Cox, Aug. 5. King Solomon No. 10.—Aug. F. Engleman, June. 19; John C. Ripley, Aug. 25. Jewell No. 11.—B. F. Wallace, Feb. 10; A. H. Meade, June 8; F. D. Baker, Oct. 9. Emporia No. 12.—John M. Burton, May 23; Charles E. Fuller, July 21; David T. Morris, Mar. 21; Ira A. Scott. Feb. 15; James Smith, June 16; Joseph C. Watson, Feb. 27; George W. Smith, Dec. 1; Edward F. Sprague, Dec. 11. Nemaha No. 13.—George S. Hunt, , 1914. Oskaloosa No. IJf.—Walter S. Buck, May 16. Great Bend No. 15.—David Turner, Jan. 28; James K. Kepple, Aug. 13. Lafayette No. 16.—AUton Story, Mar. 14; John Purcell, July 2; Lycurgu.s G. Willhoite, July 26; Thomas Hunter, Dec. 5: James T. Ritchie, July 20. Topeka No. 17.—Charles F. Chute, Aug. 31; Lems Y. Grubbs, Jan. 25; James Edwin Mooney, Aug. 12; Thomas Ryan, Apr. 5; Dewit C. Tillotson, Aug. 1; Martin Weissner, Feb. 20; George Otis Wilmarth, Feb. 12; Morris Jacob ZoUinger, May 2. Ottawa No. 18.—Wm. M. Townsley, Jan. 10; Wm. Chenoweth, Apr. 24; Charles L. Johnson, Aug. 21; Henry O. Bronson, Sept. 11; Stephen G. Wilson ,Oct. 6; Jacob W. Fetter, Nov. 21; James BaU, Nov. 26.
DEATHS —CONTINUED.
Olathc No. 19.—Homer M. Jones, Sept. 7; Charles H. Neal, Sept. 11; Wm. H. Brady, Oct. 1; David Hubbard, Dec. 2. Melvcrn No. 22.-—Frank G. King, Jan. 29; George \V. McMullen, July 24. Osage Valley No. 2Ji.—Daniel Beckley, July 20. Longton No. 26.—Michael L. Dumford, Juno 12. Pacific No. 29.—George T. Hackett, July 29. Towanda No. 30.—Earl D. Wheeler, Nov. 27. Mound City No. 33.—Fred A. Druf, .Tan. 9; Henry A. Woy, Nov. 29. Havensville No. 3Ji.—Theodore I. Comer, Aug. 23. Hiawatha No. 35.—Stephen Lilly, Apr. 16. Council Grote No. 36.—Albert P. Helm, July 12; Joseph H. Eckley, Oct. 29; Benjamin F. Kinkel, Dec. 20. Paola No. 37.—George D. Barkalo, Sept. 24; Samuel W. Davis, Jan. 19. Seneca No. S9.—Alvin Snyder, Aug. 23; John Puller, Jr., Aug. 30. HoUon No. 1)2.—Charles Morris, Jan. 24; Edward Shellenberger, Aug. 18. Nickerson No. 43.—George W. Young, Nov. 25. Delphian No. 44.—James B. Tallman, Feb. 27; Robert S. Potts, Mar. 14; John H. Currier, Mar. 17; Wm. M. Wycoff, Apr. 26. Easton No. 45.—Robert Thompson, Nov. 8. Ilalsteai No. 46.—Charles L. Saylor, Nov. 30. Xenia No. 47.—Amos Stewart, Feb. 9. Mackey No. 48.—Fleming S. Lindsey, Feb. 17; Isom T. Vest, Aug. 29. Nine Mile No. 49.—Ernest M. Davis, Aug. 26. Lake No. 50.—Albert Relchester, June 22. Orient No. 61.—Henry H. Glenn, July 7; Joseph E. Guild, Aug. 30; Henry Meverden, , 1914; George B. Palmer, Mar 25; Thomas P. Reagan, Apr. 9; George O. Smith, Sept .20 Henry D. Smith, July 13; Edward W. Thompson, May 17 William M. Wellcome, Sept. 7. Pottawatomie No. 52.—Amos B. Pool, Dec. 24. Wetmore No. 53.—Benjamin N. Porter, Mar. 8. Troy No. 55.—James D. Williamson, Feb. 13; James Reville, July 23. Spring Hill No. Sfi.—Wm. R. Rutter, July 25. Coyville No. 57.—Louis K. Schonborne, Dec. 26.
DEATHS —CONTINUED.
Saltvillc No. 59.—James Gurley, July 13. Salina No. 60.—James T. Hayward, Apr. 27, 1913; Charles R. Hendricks, Apr. 2; Henry C. Davis, Apr. 15; Cornelius Henkle, Oct. 11; Stephen J. Osborn, Feb. 28; Francis E. Tucker, Dec. 26. La Cygne No. 61.—Wm. I. Ellsworth, Jan. 22; D. Henderson Michaels, Mar. 23. .Bidgeway No. 62.—Joseph V. Read, Apr. 15; DeWight Piatt, Oct. 10. Adams No. 63.—Levi Metier, Jan. 20. Gardner No. 65.—George C. Hayden, May 23. Frankfort No. 67.—Joseph Miller, Mar. 8. . . Hiram No. 6S.—Abraham Ringolsky, Oct. 9. Star No. 69.—Edward Mueller, Aug. 16. Carbondale No. 70.—George W. Freelovo, May 16. Baxter No. 71.—John L. Allen, Jan. 24; Isaac N. Lynch, July 27; William Callis, Sept. 10; John M. Cooper, Nov. 18. Huron No. 72.—Henry H. Franklin, Nov. 1. Chetopa No. 73.—Harry C. Strong, Sept. 15; Robert A. Bartlett, Apr. 26; Allen R. Reese, Jan. 27; Jerome Callahan, Jan. 28. Mystic Tie No. 7!t.—James E. Williams, Mar. 23; George W. Brown, Dec. 25. Wamego No. 75.—Henry W. Crane, Apr. 21. Erie No. 76.—Benjamin K. Chard, Jan. 2. Delta No. 77.—Albert L. Duncan, Apr. 1; Newton B. Marshall, May 1; John M. McGregor, Sept. 26. White Cloud No. 78.—Stewart M, Hopper, June 30; Corlon C. Cotlon, Oct. 9. Corinthian No. 79.—C. Benjamin Buck, Oct. 18; John Johnson, Dec. 9; James W. Organ, May 3; Joseph Robinson, Mar. 8. Zeredatha No. 80.—Levi C. Parsons, Jan. 17; Charles L. Jacobs, Mar. 20; James C. Farrington, May 22. New Albany No. 81.-—Joseph W. McNair, Aug. —, 1914; William McCluskey, Nov. 25. . . : Jefferson No. 8k.—James O. R. Carley, Jan. 12; John B. Armstead, July 9. • Sutton No. 85.—Benjamin F. Jacobs, May 10; James W. Moody, Dec. 18. . . • . •Sunflower No: 86.—Sherman Smith, Aug. 3; David.H. Kettles, Aug. 5. Home No. 89.—Wm. Mclntire, Nov. 27. . .
I
DEATHS—CONTINUED.
Golden Rule No. 90.—Fredericlc E. Dyal, May 3; John T. Price, July 24; Joel E. Bobo, Aug. 27; Wm. A. Marshall, Sept. 30; Cyrus Beamy, Dec. 25. Marysville No. 91.—Thomas Oakley, Dec. 1; Perry Hutchinson, Dec. 29. Girard No. 93.—Jesse R. Carpenter, Jan. 14; Henry Brown Clark, Mar. 16; Ezekiel S. Whiitington, May 6; George W. Strlckler, July 1; Harold E. "V7. Tomlinson, Aug. 3. ' Harmony No. BJf.—Fred Yehle, Jan. 13; Henry Fearing, July 6; Bradford W. Hand, Nov. 19. Constellation No. 95.—Frank R. Cantrall, Dec. 23. Patmos No. 97.- -Benjamin F . Adams, May 2; George W. Adams, Nov. 2. Benevolent No. 98.—James A. Hopkins, Jan. 9; Alva C. Romig, May 2; John L. Short, Oct. 6. Wichita No. 99.—Harrison Keith, Jan. 21; Wm. F. Stevens, May IS; Leonard C. Jackson, July 7; Clarence Johnson, Aug. 6; George McTaggart, Sept. 13; Isaac L. Neuman, Nov. 21; Frank Curtis Adams, Dec. 17; Lincoln Cochrane, July —. Prudence No. 100.—Homer Brooks, Jan. 15; Justinian O. Houx, Dec. 5; Alonzo J. Hunt, Dec. 30. Euclid No. 101. -Elmiron A. Hackett, May 9; Charles B. Hurst. Dee. 26. Keystone No. 102.—Joseph N. AVilliams, Mar. 23; John W. Wilson, Apr. 10; Wm. H. Lewark, July 3; Clifford Park Johnson, July 17. Cedar No. 103.—Wm. H. Edwards, Mar. 5; Isaac N. Johnson. Sept. 30; Ebenezer B. Park, Aug. 24; Fred J. Smith, Jan. 29; Gulan E . Shy, Feb. 7; James M. Thompson, Apr. 27. Frontier No. lOlf.—Melvin A. Neitzel, Dec. 31, 1913. Fidelity No. 106.—Abram W. Bunier, Jan. 15; Daniel E. Smith, May 8; George A. Bower, Oct. 1. Fortitude No. 107.—Horace H. Crane, July 28; Seward B. Davis, Feb. 2; Oliver H. Inge, July 3; George Scranton, Jan. 25; Wm. Starr, Jan. 26; Mark Tulley, Feb. 10; Sylvester E. Lawrence, Sept. 1. Winfield No. 110.—Samuel E. Compton, Apr. 5; Charles J. Cornwell, Dec. 17; David W. Wilson, Dec. 26; Wm. T. York, Dec. 30. Hesperian No. 111.—JosiahVorhies, Sept. 11; Clarence H. Silvers, Sept. 14; Wm. M. Mitchner, Dec. 20. Blue Valley No. IIZ.—John W. Lees, Aug. 30. St. John's No. 113.—Burton S. WiUiams, Nov. 20; Wilson R. Preist, Nov. 9; Michael Sohlinger, Sept. 3. Advance No. 114.—Archibald Harley, Apr. 16; Charles H. West, Oct. 17.
DEATHS —CONTINUED.
Parson's No. 117.—Monroe T. Orcutt, Mar. 18; John T. Disney, July 1: Dewitt C. Perry, July 2.5; George .\. Boyd. Aug. 11; Charles M. Mendel, Sept. 3; Prank Bever, Sept. 12. Altoona No. 118.—Robert N. Richardson, Aug. 2; Walter W. Richardson, Sept. 18. Cherokee No. 119.—Joseph R. Sims, June 21; Wm. Easter, June 29; Wm. Monay. Dec. 11. Halcyon No. 120.—Walter W. Davis, Jr., June 30: Marion Worline, Aug. 4. Woodson No. 121. -Tony A. Davling. May 7; P. Albert Engstrom, Aug. 14. Cawker City No. 125.—Lorenzo B. Rapalee, Aug. 13. Palestine No. 127.—Charles W. Thompson, Nov. 29. Munden No. 128.—Wm. A. Coulter, Oct. 17. Belleville No. 129.- -Eben Howard, Jan. 17; Joseph C. Taylor. June 21. Equity No. 131. -Jeremiah Pryor, Feb. 5. Carson No. 132.- -George Harrison, Jan. 30. Crescent No. 133.—Joseph W. Stanford, Mar. 12; Samuel J. Gilbert, June 21; Richard C. Stire, Aug. 20; Charles H. Fenn, Aug. 2,5. Clay Center No. 134 Grant W. Kincaid, Feb. 13; Sam Langworthy, Apr. 11 Lenexa No. 135. Homer L. Sraithers, Apr, 28; Samuel R. Ruckle, Jan. 2. Vesper No. 13e.—Judson O. Booth, Oct. 22; Charles W. McHugh, Oct. 24. Cherryvale No. 137 -Clyde R. Logan. Sept. 10; Wm. R. Julian. Feb. 22. Dover No. 138.—George A. Anderson, June 26; Harvey J. Loomis, Sept. 26; Albert W. .Sage, June 21. Sedgwick No. 139.—John C. Cretcher, Mar. 9. Reno No. 11,0.—George W. Hardy, Mar. 4; Edward W. McCoy. Apr. 27; M. Luther Frase, July 27; Wm. A.Briggs, Aug. 30; Jonathan McMurry. Sept. 8; Oran Freese. Oct. 12: Percivnl Westmacott. Nov. 29. Signal No. 1J,I.—Joseph M. Heller. Sept. 19; Thomas M. Zane. Jan. 11. Newton No. 11,2.—Johnson G. Wright. Jan. 4; Albert L. Miller, Jan. 22; Harry C. Forrester, Feb. 8: Madison A. Argabright, Mar. 11; Tames W. Patterson Apr. 17; Peter D. Benfer, June 2; John M. Bowme. June 13; Thomas E. Young. Aug. .5; Don Porter. Aug. 12; George B. Dunkle, Aug. 28; Henry Mayer. Oct. 17.
•DEATHS —CONTINUED.
CHend No. HI,.—Wm. P. Taylor, .Tune 2,5; Win. T. Waldrip. Oct. 20: Robert H. Reeves, Sr., Dec. 1.3. Ml. Vernon No. 7//.5.—.lames H. Shernirtl. Mar. 12; Frank B, Home, Apr. 7; Charles F. Welch. Aug. 22; Henry C. Annan, Oct. 10. •Ellsworth No. Hfi.—Lewis H. Westerman, Feb. 28; George Huycke, May 21. Center No. H7—Dallas Rogers, Oct. S; Joseph Bauer, Dec. 7; Samuel McBride, Dec. 10. Wa-Keeney No. l/,8.—William C. Olson, Sept. 11. Wellington No. 150.—Franklin A. White. Oct. 7. Lincoln No. 15Si.—Michael N. Stearns, July 20; David R. Hardesty, Dec. 17. Hope No. 155.—Ananias Cullison, .\pr. 5; AVm. W. Hensley, June 23. Dexter No. 156.—Stephen H. McCollum, July 4. Haven No. 157.—Jesse P. Richmond, May 24. Active No. 158.—George F. Flynn. Jan. 14; Wm. R. Lloyd, Sept. 11; Harry R. Jackson, Dec. 29. , Robinson No. 159.—Jacob C. Geiger, Mar. 3; .-Mbert B. Smitli, Aug. 12. Saqui No. 160.—Asbury J. Craig, Apr. 14. '• Ahna No. 161.—James C. Hutton, Mar: 14: .\rthur Mell, June 15. Sabetha No. 162.—Richarrt R.'Savage, Jan. 2; John W. Apploton. Feb. 13; Fred G, Beaulien, Oct. 27. Greenwood No. 163.—Isaac Headley, June 5. Atwood No. 16J,.—Greenup Leeper, Mar. 15. Oxford No. 165.—Augustus HoUman, Feb. 13. Farmers N^o. 166.—C. Herman Beckman. Aug. 10. Lamed No. 167.—Wm. F. Schwier, Oct. 4: John F. Dodge. .Oct. 7. Bine Rapids No. 169.—AVm. Hunter, Nov. 28, - -^ Fraternal No. (~O.^Alonzo Bickford, Nov. 9. Sterling No. 171.—Nforman Reed. Jan. 19. McPherson No. 172.—Horace E. Pyle. May 9: Wm. T. Clieney, Sept. 28; .lohn AV. Quinn, Nov. l.'j. Belle Plaine No. 173.—Fullerton O. Cromwell, Dec. 3. Western Star No. 171,.—Rufus AA'. Allen, July 22. Prairie Queen No. 176.—George McBride, June 22. Russell No. 177'—Tho'mns yi'uvk, \i>v. 13. . . .
DEATHS —CONTINUED.
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Moriah No. 179.—Louis P. Nicotlemus. M a y 7 ; ' F r e d W. Q u a s e b a r t h . Aug. 26. Gaijlord No. 18S.—Charles J. H o l m e s , J u l y 10. PhiUipsburg No. 184.—Nelson B. M c C o r m i c k , Apr. 10: Melvin S. H o w a r d , J u n e 7. Mountain Slope No. 186.—Albert M . Frost, M a y IB; .Tacob Bolin, Dec. 29. Pitlsburg No. 1S7.—Leonard T. .Staley, J a n . 2; George W. Williams, J u l y 20; E l m e r E. Ferio, Sept. 10; C h a r l e s G. L a n t c e , Oct. 30; Baily L. Seybold, N o v . 2 1 . Onacja No. 188.—Ferdinand Teske, J u l y 27; F r a n k W . Goodspeed, F e b . 7; George J. M a l o n e , Oct. 10. Newahcuba No. 189.—Oscar O. Higgins, M a y 12; J a m e s A. Nellist, Sept. 12; B. A. F r e n c h , N o v . 1(1; C h a r l e s E . O a t m a n , F e b . 27. Henri No. 190.—Calvin W . Loomis, Feb. (i; George K. E l s t o n , M a r . 27. Walnut Valley No. 191.—J. S. Burns, J a n . 1.5. Royal No. 192.—Upson V. Atkinson, J u l y 2 1 ; Andrew H a r r i s , S e p t . 29. Hartford No. /9.5.—Thoma? J. Barbre, J a n . 3 1 . . Galena No. 191/.—Wm. C. M a r c h , M a y 20; J o h n S. Barry, J u n e 2.5; E d w a r d S. Stice, Oct. 3 ; B. Lester S t r o t h e r , Dec. 12. Madison No. 196.—Daniel .T. Lefebore, Dec. 10. Canton No. 197.—Floyd F . E d w a r d s , Dec. 2.5. Blue Hill No. 198.—Fred W . B a r r , Aug. 7. Norton No. 199.—Virgil A. O b e r t , N o v . 10. Anthonti No. 200.—Robert B. Burchfleld, J a n . 1; C h a r l e s A. Miller, Oct. 12. Mulvane No. 201.—Wm. C. Anderson, Dec. 7. Delphos No. 202.—John K e a p s n y d e r , N o v . 18. Sumner No. 20X.—Isaac N . Cooper, April .5. Downs No. 201t.—Wm. W. Duden, Sept. 2 3 ; E d w i n B. R a t h b u r n , Dec. 8. Eminence No. 20a.—Isaac F'rench, Aug. 20; W m . H. E a r l , Oct. 2 . Harper No. 206.—William T . Shane, F e b . 6; J o h n B. Casebeer, M a r . I S ; Fred W a s h b o n , J u l y 12. .Occidental No. 207.—Jeremiah Quigley, i^ov. 6. Brookville No. 209.—.Fohn H . Erabree, N o v . 1.2. Olive Branch No. 212.—.John B. R h o d e s . Sept. 4 . Twin Grove No. 213.—Peter J o h n s o n , .Mar. 13; Wm. G l e n n , .-Vpr. 2G. - •
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Sincerity No. 214.—Wm. Critchfiold, Mar. 2.5. Walnut City No. 21.5.—John W. Felch. Occ. 3. EHinwood No. 2/7.—Thomas Keeler, . St. Bernard No. 222.—John D. Brown, Jan. 2; Fred A. Garrett, Jan. 29; Fred A. Gardner, Feb. 1; Thomas A. Scales. Apr. 10; Fred T. M. Wenie, Apr. 15; .Toseph H. Conrad, Sept. 24. Joppa No. 223.—Harrison E. King, Feb. 7. Anchor No. 22J,.—Dill B. Guthrie. Mar. 9. Siloam No. 22.5.—James D. Berry. Jan. 23; James W. Mergan. Mar. 5; Samuel E. Barber, Mar. 31; John D. M. Hamilton. Sept. 20; Edwin L. Good, Oct. 24; Paul D. Roehr, Nov. 2. Vulcan No. 229.—Wm. B. Ash. Feb. 1. Ninnescah No. 230.—John Gorman. Mar. 18. Long Island No. 231.—Cyrus V. Hamilton, Aug. 15. Grecnleaf No. 232.—Wm. B. Greene, Aug. 1. AxlellNo. 231).—Wm. Speak. Apr. 26. Garfield No. 235.—Peter S. Kow, Aug. 23. Meriden No. 236.—Wm. C. Spencer, May 24. Temple No. 237.—Wm. Palmer. Feb. 21; Louis Moberly. Feb. 24. Miltonvale No. 242.—David Woodruff. . 1914; Wm. Wilkins, ISTov 30. Marmaton No. 245.—T. M. Anderson, Nov. 20. TyrianNo. 24B.—Roy 6 . Baker, Nov. 2; Samuel D. Crane, Mar. 19. Chase No. 247.—Charles H. Price. Mar. 2,5; Henry Grove. July 27. Scottstille No. 249.—J. Earl Evans, Feb. 5. Whiting No. 250.—Arlond Monroe, May 19; James P. Christen son. Apr. 19. Slaffnrd No. 252.—Albert 1. HoUiday. Sept. 1; John B. Holmes, Oct. 10; George E. Tooks. Dec. 17. Lyra No. 256.—John Gephart. Feb. 9. Morion No. 25S.—Granville Hull Rankin, Feb. 28. Bealtie No. 259.—Joseph Baer. .Ian. 8; John McCoy. June 27. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Wm. K. Nichols Jan. 1. .Mulberry No. 261.—Wm. Nesbitt. Nov. 5. Atlica No. 262.—Elva B. Hilton, .\pr. 22. Mount Zion No. 266.—.John B. Brown. Mar. 21; Barney Orance, Aug. (>. . Bourbon No. 268.—Edmund B. Oum;nings. Feb 13.
DEATHS-CONTINUED.
Armourdale No. 271.—Ora J. Dillon, Apr. 1; Wm. D : .Stewart, Apr. 19; Charles ,T. Bischoff, Apr. 2:i; Jared H. Willoughby, Sept. 1; Samuel S. Shively, Oct. 7. . -. Kaw No. 272.—John S. Ford, Oct. 9; George M. Di.xon, Sept. 1; Joseph Addison, Nov. IS. Uniiii No. 273.—James M. Hammers, Feb. 26. Black Diamond No. 27J).—.Tohn Whitmore, Jan. 3; Wm. t>. Wallser, Feb. 19; Michael J. Faherty, Sept. 15 Webb No. 275.—Napoleon B. Potter, Dec. 4. Ashland No. 277.—James M. Mendenhall, Jan. 30; Wm D. Wilson, Apr. 3. Cosmos No. 278.—George Eckert, Sept. 3. Lotus No. 286.—Wm. B. Bough, July 18; Frank J. Stephenson,' Aug. 8. Oak No. 287.—Charles W. Leonard, May 26. Cyrus No. 288.—Charles W. Hatfield, Aug. 2. BeulahNo. 291.—W. Theo. Fletnitz, Oct. 30; Carl Ostrum. Dec. 14. Glasco No. 292.—Lot M. Duvall, Nov. 9. ' Kiowa No. 293.—Jesse T. Canfleld, Mar. 18. Comanche No. 295.—Volney Barber, June 10; Wm. B. Ward, Aug. 19. Highland No. 296.- -Wm. H. Craig, Feb. 15; Charles Putnam. Mar. 17. Apollo No. 297.—Daniel C Beverly, Jan. 10; James A. Rich, Mar. 7; James Mullen, Aug. 16; Roderick McLeod, Sept. 17. Samaria No. 298.- -Wm. S. Baxter, May 17; Amos Van Nansdle, • Oct. 27. Cable No. 299.—John B. Egbert, Apr. 20. Fargo No. 300.—Charles Grimsley, Feb. 14; Eunice P. Smith, . Gore Cf(!/iVTo..102.^Frauk B. Eaton, Nov. 8. Albert Pike No. 303.—Peter D. McArthur, .Tan. 3; Joslah R. Van Zandt, Feb. 21; Joseph W. Collins, Feb. 21; Wm. H. Cook May 3; Bion B. Hull, May 20: Earl A. Capps, May 24 Ernest E. Thompson, June 9; Fred W. Samp, Oct. 24 Elwood D. Kimball, Oct. 27; John D. Davis, Nov. 2; George S. Morris, Nov. 25; Jeremiali J. O'Rourke, July 2. Randall No. 301,.—Ole Sever.son, May 14; Wm. McMillan, Nov. 9. Avon No. 305.—Robert H. Perry, Oct. 15. St. Thomas No. 306.—Simon Miller, Dec. 23; James Nelson Fike, May 9; Salmon C. Mills, Sept. 29; Ira M. Thompson, Dec. 22; Wm. A. Fry, Oct. 14. Kansas No. 307.—George W. Krause, .Tan. 4.
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Syracuse No. 309.—Prank A. Rees, Oct. lU. Naphlali No. 310.—James A. Wicker, Sept. 17. Hancock No. 311.—Charles B. Hall, May 11; Camlllo C. C. Carr, July 24; Daniel H. Boughton, Aug. 24; Elwood S. Hand. Sept. 4. Hebron No. 31J).—Henry E. Chamberlain, Feb. 1,3. Virginia No. 315.—Isaac N. Moore. Jan. 1,5; Charles S. Ranne s. Feb. 15. CooHdge No. 316.—Jolin P. Sayer. Sept. 8. Norcatur No. 317.—Jacob M. Roney.'Jan. 20. Wallace No. 31S.—Myner T. Griggs,;, Mar. 20. Norwich No. 319.—Isaac N. Clark, Sept. 14. Coodland No. 321.—James A. Spragtie, May 15. Ben Hur No. 3ZS.—David C. Halbut, Feb. 1; Thomas J. Payne, Oct. 10; Lyndon H. Ritchie, Dec. 14. Caney No. SZk.—Joel J. Elam, Jan. 4. La Harp No. 325.—Wm. J. Ward, Feb. 18. Horton No. 326.—Mellville H. Soper, Apr. 17; Irvin W. Palmer. Oct. 13. • ', Hoyl No. 327.—Samuel H. Dahahugh, Mar. 25. Gypsum City No. 328.—Charles S. Eyerhart, Aug. 21. Arcadia No. 329.—Charles I. Russell, May 12; Wm. W. Armsworthy, Sept. 15. Hoisington No. 331.—John F. W. Stoskopf. Mar. 27. Rosedale No. 333.—John H,Morris, Mar. 10; Ruben Morgan, .•Vug. 10; Wm. Ball, Sr., Oct. .30. Oak Hill No. 33J,.—Matthew Malcom. Sr., Apr. 26. Allen No. 335.—J. Ames, Oct. .31; Wm. P. Moore, July 2';. Formosa No. 336.—Silvester Case. Nov. 15;- Lewis Larson, Sr.,Dec. 21. Frederick No. 337.—Simpson B. Hall, June i;j. Kincaid No. 338.—Charles C. Maynard, Oct. 24. Leoti No. 3JtO.—Louis S. Dickey, Aug. 11. Maple City No. 31/2.—Robert F. McAlister, Aug. 12; John W. Robison, Dec. 17. Edna No. 3Jf5.—Edwin E. Wren, Nov. 4; Samuel Penn, Nov. 17. Moundridge No. 3/,6.—Philip HolFman, May 0. Hoxic No. 3iS.- -Joseph S. Conard, Aug. .30; Moses E. Thorpe, Aug. 0.
DEATHS—CONTINUED.
Chautauqua No. 355.—Reece Lewelen, Sept. S; Neal Sliaver. Nov. 11. WellsMle No. 356.—Wm. S. Perdue, May 18. Turon No. 358.—Garnett E. Elliott, June 7; Joel M. Holtzclaw, Aug. 16. Sylvan Grove No. 359.—Alford J. Masterson, Aug. 1. Jennings No. 360.—James H. Wilson, Apr. 22. Cuba No. 362.—Guy Woodhouse, Feb. 16; Baxter T. Smith, Aug. 5. Valley Center No. 364.—Josiah D. Emerick, May 27. Bonner Springs No. 366.—George W. Bair, Feb. 16; Jermiah King, Nov. 27. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Hiram B. High, Nov. 15. Morrill No. 373.—Jacob Lechty, May 8. Dwight No. 374.—Joseph W. Luce, Mar. 11; Benjamin A. Ray, Sept. 1. Delavan No. 375.—Oliver P. Morgan, Apr. 7. Waldron No. 377.—Joseph P. McMuIIen, June 16. Grainfield No. 381.—Isaac B. Peclc, Aug. 26. Wilsey No. 382.—Sherlock B. Middelton, Nov. 12. Protection No. 38J,.—John W. Cowles, Sept. 13. Piper No. 385.—James H. Claiborne, Dec. 10. Natoma No. 390.—Warren L. Bowlby, Dec. 12. Coats No. 394.^-Thoma.s W. Porter, Oct. 28. Hepler No. 398.—Victor Johnson, Sept. 18. Wakarusa No. 402.—Charles W. Smith. Apr. 2;i. Benedict No. 403.—Prank S. Benedict, Sept. 20. Scranton U. D.—Tyler S. Gilkeson, Nov. 25. Arma U. D.—Claude A. Hess, Apr..26. liaviland U. D.—James Kesslnger, June 20
3ln iU^mnnam.
WiufuB Mills Cobb, PAST GRAND MASTER OF ALABAMA. D I E D X o v e m b e r 2(>,
1013.
U^nry Maav^ S^U^r, PAST GRAND MASTER OF COLORADO. D I E D F e b r u a r y 2:5, 1 0 1 4 . .
S^org^ lEJiutarii ^tmonton, PAST GRAND MASTER OF COLORADO. D I E D J u n e S4, 1014,.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF COLORADO. DIED September 15, 1 0 1 4 .
i n m^mortattt.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF CONNECTICUT. DIED December 30, 1 0 1 3 .
fflltlbur # . ContBtnrk, PAST GRAND MASTER OF CONNECTICUT. UIED September lO, 1 9 1 4 .
3)air0b JIT. iJIyntcIy, PAST GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN OF DELAWARE. X)1ED F e b r u a r y 1 9 , 1 9 1 4 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF DELA\yARE. DIED July 2«, 1 9 1 4 .
in il^monam. Kattt^B Alonzn Ptntt^ji, PAST GRAND MASTER OF IDAHO. DIED F e b r u a r y 4 , 1 0 1 4 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF ILLINOIS. DIED J a n u a r y 3 0 , 1 9 1 4 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. DIED M a r c h 1 4 , 1 9 1 4 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. DIED A u g u s t 2 0 , 1 9 1 4 .
in ilftttnriam. Blarrtn lHalSiuB SEljotttaa, PAST GRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. IJlTSn Is'^ovember 2 4 ,
1914:.
iUtUart* JTtUtttnr^ Sticks, GRAND TREASURER OF MAINE. OlED April 3, 1914.
Clf^sl^y A. JUoaman, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF MISSOURI. IJIED J a n u a r y 3 1 , 1 0 1 4 .
PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF MISSOURI. D I E D J u l y 7, 1 9 1 4 .
in il^monam.
PAST JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN OF MONTANA. B I K I ) D e c e m b e r 3G, 1 0 1 3 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. IJIEU A u g u s t 1 6 , 1 0 1 4 .
H a r r y p o r t e r 59^u^l, PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. DIED Jfovember 2 3 , li>14.
mtUtam ^ p r t g g a , SENIOR GRAND WARDEN OF NORTH DAKOTA. DIED J u n e 1 0 , 1«1'1.
Jn il^mnnam.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF NOVA SCOTIA. D I E D A p r i l '>7, l » T ' l .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA. DIED June 34, 1014.
^ y l u ^ s t e r HIon^B ConkXtn, PAST SENIOR GRAND WARDEN OF.SOUTH DAKOTA. D I E D May 8 0 , 1914,.
]fant^B 139- Slruitn, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TENNESSEE. DIEl' February 12. 1014.
3ltt Hlfmonam. ^antesi jB. Stclyar&aon, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TENNESSEE. DIED July 2 4 , 1 0 1 4 .
^am^a Uaru^jj ilWcSI^ary, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. D I E D J a n u a r y 5, 1 9 1 4 .
CTliarli^a Sirtttrtnn Sack, PAST GRAND MASTER OF UTAH. DIED June 4, 1 9 1 4 .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF VIRGINIA. DIED J a n u a r y 1 4 , 1 9 1 4 .
i n iHptttnrtam. Altteh R a n s o m Cnwrtn^y, PAST GRAND MASTER OF VIRGINIA. D I E D N o v e m b e r <l, I H I A .
PAST GRAND MASTER OF WASHINGTON. DIED April 2», 10 Id.
isaac Parker, PAST JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN OF WASHINGTON. DIED October 13, 1 0 1 4 .
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF. PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THE
M.-.W.-. G R A N D L O D G E OF A. F. & A. M. O F K A N S A S .
February 16,1915. The eleventh annual meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, was held in the private dining room of the Wichita Club at 6:30 o'clock P. M. of this date, the following members being present: WICHITA, KANSAS,
M. .W.-. M. W.-. M. W.-. M.- W.-. M. W.-. M. W.-. M.' W.-. M. W.-. 1907-8. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. 1912-13. M.-.W.-. M.-. W.-.
MATTHEW M . MILLER, Grand Master February, 1885-6. DAVID B . FULLER, Grand Master February, 1892-3. JAMES H . MCCALL, Grand Master February, 1895-6. MAURICE L . STONE, Grand Master February, 1898-9. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, Grand Master February, 1901-2. BESTOR G . BROWN, Grand Master February, 1903-4. THOMAS G . FITCH, Grand Master February, 1904-5. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, Grand Master February, HENRY F . MASON, Grand Master February, 1908-9. MARION K. BRUNDAGB, Grand Master February, 1910-11. ALEX. A. SHARP, Grand Master February, 1911-12. W M . EASTON HUTCHISON, Grand Master February, ELRICK C . COLE, Grand Master February, 1913-14. CHARLES H . CHANDLER, Grand Master February, 1914-15.
Our efficient steward, M.-.W.-. ELRIGK C . COLE, fully maintained the traditions of the Association and his arrangements for the comfort of the members, together with the menu and service at the dinner, left nothing to be desired. Following the social pleasures, a Table Lodge was duly opened with M.-. W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON officiating as Venerable President with his usual grace and dignity. After the Secretary had read the expressions of regret from absent members over their inability to be present, M.*. W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER was, by unanimous vote, elected to membership and the purposes and attributes of the
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Association were impressively communicated to him by M.-. W.-.
BESTOR G. BROWN.
Many questions of masonic import were fully and intelligently considered and subjects of historical value were recounted and discussed, making the session of the Table Lodge an enjoyable and instructive one. The Secretary took occasion to ascertain and record the ages and places of birth of those present, and found that the oldest member was nearly 75 and the youngest 51; two were over 71 and the average age of all was 59. The youngest member of.the Association, M.-. W.'. FRED WASHBON, passed from this life in July, 1914, at the age of 48. Wisconsin was the birth State of three, Maine and Pennsylvania of two. each, while Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan claimed one each. The four absent members would change this record somewhat. In accordance with constitutional provisions, M.". W.'. BESTOR G . BROWN was announced as the Venerable President for the ensuing year. M.-. W.-. MARION K . BRUNDAGE was unanimously reelected as Secretary for the ensuing year, and agreeably to the usages of the Association, M.". W.". CHARLES H . CHANDLER was chosen steward. On motion, the Table Lodge was adjourned until the next annual meeting, unless sooner convened by the Venerable President. ^
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Worshipful
Secretary.
M.'.W.'. FRED W A S H B O N Grand Master, February 1909-1910. Was born January 23, 1867; he ceased his labors among us on July 12, 1914, and was laid to rest July 14,1914, by the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge, A. F . & A. M. of Kansas.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. BY MATTHEW M. MILLER, P.-. G.-. M.-., COMMITTEE.
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: We herewith submit our thirteenth review of the Proceedings and Correspondence Reports of the Masonic Grand Lodges of the world in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The volumes received and reviewed are the following, to wit: Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada, Ontario Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Ireland Kentucky Louisiana Maine .â&#x20AC;˘..'. Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts Mexico Michigan Minnesota
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ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 548; members, 26,397; net gain, 926. Montgomery,
December
2d.
M.'. W.'. D A N I E L
A.
GREENE,
Grand Master. Fifty-four Grand Jurisdictions represented; but Kansas was not. We note that the Grand Representative of Rhode Island having failed for three years to attend the Grand Lodge of Alabama, the Grand Secretary was directed to notify the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island of the fact and request.the revocation of his commission. The Grand Master reports twenty-one decisions; notes the death of Past Grand Master R U F U S W . C O B B ; and devotes the better part of his address to the consideration of the new Masonic Home, which had been in active operation for over ten months. The Grand Representative of the United Grand Lodge of England presented as an excuse for non-attendance the fact that he was ill; and was excused by Grand Lodge. The committee appointed to investigate and report on the status of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico (sic), came and made a majority report, recommending that Grand Lodge accord fraternal recognition to the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F . A. M. One member of the committee approved all of the majority report except its recommendation to recognize the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. A. M. And then the record reads: On motion of M.'. ~W.-. Bro. LAWRENCE H . L E E , the matter of recognition of any Grand Lodge in Mexico by tlie Grand Lodge was witlilield until tlie respective Grand Lodges of t h a t country recognize each other and settle mutually their territorial jurisdiction.
The Grand Lodges so honored by the odd member of the committee with "equal rights" are the following: Grand Lodge Cosmos, of State of Chihuahua. Grand Lodge Nueva Leon, of State of Nueva Leon. Grand Lodge Coahuilla, of State of Coahuilla. Grand Lodge Tamaulipas, of State of Tamaulipas. Grand Lodge San Luis Potosi, of State of San Luis Potosi. Grand Lodge Vera Cruz, of State of Vera Cruz. Grand Lodge Oaxaca, of the State of Oaxaca. Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, of State of Mexico.
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The last named body owns allegiance to the Supreme Council of Mexico, and was set up three months after its secession from the body now known as the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. The York Grand Lodge of Mexico has oneor more Symbolic lodges of Masons in each of the States where the above bodies claim an existence except Coahuilla and Vera Cruz, there being eighteen Symoblic lodges in the York Grand Lodge. An additional Nueva Leon lodge applied for a charter to the York Grand Lodge in 1914, but it was not granted. Thirty-five of the thirty-seven United States Grand Lodges t h a t recognized the York Grand Lodge of Mexico under its former name have continued their recognition since April IS, 1911, when the change of name was made. We think it doubtful if the Grand Lodge of Alabama seriously intended to recognize as entitled to "equal rights" the eight pseudo Grand Lodges above listed, most, if not all, of which have nothing b u t a paper claim of existence, and none of which are entitled to any consideration whatever as a Symbolic masonic organization. For fourteen years the predecessor of the York Grand Lodge of Masonry has been, and still is, the only sovereign, independent Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry in the Republic of Mexico. What concession does Alabama ask it to make to a Supreme Council that now controls the Masonry of its kind in Mexico? The review of Kansas for 1913, by Bro. W M . Y . TITCOMB, is very complete. The passage of Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address beginning with the statement of EMERSON as to the "truest test of civilization," was excerpted in full, as was also that referring to the MasonicHome being the "crowning tangible glory of Masonry in Kansas." The address of Grand Orator, Bro. R. M. PICKLER, is thus referred to: Is a beautiful piece of word-painting, but it is much more; it is not only eloquent, but forceful, imbued with lofty sentiments and founded on heavenborn principles, and replete with wholesome lessons for our guidance. His interpretation of that passage of Scripture, "Remember now thy Creator," etc.. Is to say the least, very Ingenuous.
In place of any reference to Bro. TiTCOMB's review of the Kansas Correspondence Report, we copy the following, evidently written and inserted at the close of the Proceedings after sarne were in hands of the printer. NOTE.—Our dearly beloved and deeply lamented "W.: Bro. W I L L I A M Y . TITCOMB, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for fifteen consecutive years, was called hence on the morning of Tuesday, December 23,1913, at eight o'clock. A fitting memorial will be prepared later.—GRAND SECRETARY.
We also have received a copy of the memorial issued by Grand Master H E N R Y CLANTON M I L L E R , the basis for which is a brief sketch
prepared by Bro. TITCOMB a year or so ago, from which we take the following data:
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- W I L L I A M YATES TITCOMB, born January 28, 1827, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. T h e first of my name in America was WILLIAM TITCOMB, who came over from London, England, in the "good ship Hercules" in 1634. My great-grandfather, .JONATHAN TITCOMB, was commissioned a major general of the Massachusetts Militia by Governor HANCOCK, his personal friend; and was serving as such when President GEORGE WASHINGTON visited the New England States; for President WASHINGTON mentions him in his diary, saying: "When Ireached the county line of Esse.x County, I was met by General TITCOMB, Mr. DALTON, and some other gentlemen." My grandfather was lost at sea. My father was a sea captain many years. Later, on my father's removal to Washington City, I entered and graduated at Columbian College, 0 . C , graduating in 1851; a month later teaching at Hampton Military Academy, Virginia, and a year later at Surry Court House, Virginia, until 1857, when I accepted a position as principal of Newtown Academy, Alabama, and thereafter resided in that State. His m a s o n i c m e m b e r s h i p began in 1853, a t S u r r y C o u r t H o u s e , Va., d i m i t t i n g a n d affiliating October 13, 1860, w i t h Belleville Lodge N O . 260, of which he w a s Worshipful M a s t e r in 1865, serving as s u c h u n t i l J u n e , 1874, when h e d i m i t t e d , a n d affiliated w i t h A n n i s t o n Lodge N o . 4 4 3 , J u n e 7, 1887; elected Worshipful M a s t e r , J u n e , 1887. H e w a s a m e m b e r of t h e C h a p t e r , Council a n d C o m m a n d e r y ; a n d t h e record also shows his connection with t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r , a n d also w i t h Alcazar T e m p l e , A. A. O. N . M . S. H e succeeded t h e l a m e n t e d P A L M E R J . P I L L A N S , o n t h e d e a t h cf t h e l a t t e r , a s c h a i r m a n of Correspondence C o m m i t t e e of G r a n d Lodge in 1898, a n d of t h e like c o m m i t t e e in G r a n d C h a p t e r in 1899, serving u n t i l his d e a t h , D e c e m b e r 23, 1913. 'His r e m a i n s were buried with m a s o n i c h o n o r s a t Anniston, A l a b a m a . G r a n d M a s t e r M I L L E R , after referring t o t h e fact t h a t " i n p r i v a t e life, B r o . T I T C O M B was a d e v o u t a n d consistent c o m m u n i c a n t of t h e E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h , further s a y s : In his "summons to the Great Beyond" we have lost one whose powers of mind, clearness of intellect, devotion to duty and loyalty to the principles of our fraternity endeared him to all who knew him. I n c a s t i n g our sprig of acacia in m e m o r y of o u r d e p a r t e d co-laborer, i n s t e a d of s a y i n g " a l a s , m y b r o t h e r , " we wish t o record o u r a p p r e c i a t i o n of h i s n o b l e c h a r a c t e r t h a t w a s tried, t e s t e d a n d perfected, n e t o n l y b e c o m i n g a w c r t h y e x a m p l e t o t h e world, b u t , also, a l w a y s stood s q u a r e a n d t r u e to his c o n v i c t i o n s of d u t y , h o n o r a n d t r u t h . A bachelor, a n d e i g h t y - s e v e n y e a r s of age w h e n his j o u r n e y e n d e d , h e s p e n t t h e last t w o y e a r s of h i s life in t h e " H o m e " of t h e Craft of A l a b a m a . "Life's work well done. Life's race well run. Life's work well done. Then comes rest." M.'. W.-. H E N R Y C L A N T O N M I L L E R , G r a n d M a s t e r , B i r m i n g h a m .
. R.-. W.'. G E O R G E A. B E A U C H A M P , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M o n t g o m e r y . Correspondent. N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t g o m e r y , December 2, 1914.
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ALBERTA —1914. Lodges, 83; members, 6,030; net gain, 873. Banff, May 27th. M.-. W.". S. J. BLAIR, Grand Master. The portrait which forms frontispiece to the volume is an excellent likeness of the Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Alberta. Incidentally, also, it fulfills the same duty for Grand Master S. J. BLAIR.
The Grand Mastei-'s address shows a careful attention to the duties of his high office. We note that there were nine lodges U. D. during the year, eight of which received charters and one continued. The ten District Deputy Grand Masters' reports appear in the record and indicate that the system has worked to the greatest advantage in building u p and strengthening Grand Lodge. The Grand Representatives had their innings before Grand Lodge on the first day. On page 121 of the Proceedings we find an effort to credit Kentucky with ALBERT K . WILSON as Grand Secretary, while Kansas received like credit with DAVE JACKSON. Got the twins mixed, that is all, Bro. MACDONALD. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.-. Bro. S. Y. TAYLOR furnishes
a
very creditable report in every respect save one, viz: his failure to include Kansas as part of it. The following from a British source strengthens our faith in an early coming of the Millenium. Bro. TAYLOR says it in his opening: The liquor question claims the attention of many jurisdictions; several of them have put the ban on the saloon-keeper, while others have left tlie settlement of this question to subordinate lodges through the e.xercise of the black ball. The day is not far distant when it will be impossible for those trafficking in strong drink to gain admission to Freemasonry.
Referring to the "floods" last year, he says: It has been exceedingly gratifying to learn of the prompt and generous response to the appeal for aid made by the brethren throughout the world, for charity knows no bounds save those of prudence. Indeed, the needy brother, the distressed widow, and the helpless orphans are no longer allowed to call imheeded. and the worthy Mason is seeking an opportunity to practice that virtue which he previously professed t o admire.
Bro. TAY LOR'S third annual report covers one hundred and twentyone pages of well prepared review and comment, epitomizing the work of the Grand Bodies of the world and the reports of his brother correspondents in genial and considerate manner. We regret that we have not been favored with a review of the Kansas volume and work. M.-. W.-. JUDGE J. A. JACKSON, Grand Master, Alberta. R.\ W.-. GEORGE MACDONALD, Grand Secretary, Calgary.
M.-. W.-. S. Y. TAYLOR, Grand Correspondent, Calgary. Next Annual, Red Deer, May 26, 1915.
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ARIZONA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 21; members, 2,324; net gain, 203. Phoenix, February 10,1914.
R.-. W.-. CHARLES M I L L E R SMITH,
Deputy Grand Master, in the Grand East, "owing to the absence, through indisposition, of the Grand Master." We find that for some occult reason this did not prevent the Grand Lodge from being "opened in A M P L E F O R M . "
We also find that "owing t o adverse circumstances the Grand Master did not present the usual annual address." The record also states: " T h e principal official acts of the Grand Master will be found embodied in the report of the Grand Secretary." On the second day this entry appears in the record: "M.". W.'. Grand Master, LEROY MIDDLETON, enters and takes a seat in the East on left of the acting Grand Master, who continues to conduct the business of t h e Grand Lodge." Contributions of $150.00 each were sent for the "flood sufferers" of Indiana and Ohio. That sent to Indiana not being needed was returned, endorsed back to Grand Secretary ROSKRUGE, and inclosed in a very nice letter from Grand Secretary CALVIN W . PRATHER, acknowledging most gratefully the beneficent offer of help. One lodge wanted a dispensation to hold special meetings to confer the three degrees in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, and paid ten dollars for t h e privilege. A membership in the George Washington National Memorial Association was obtained for the Grand Lodge of Arizona at a cost of one hundred dollars. Grand Lodge authorized the Relief Board of a lodge to draw upon the General Fund of the Grand Lodge for an amount not to exceed forty dollars per month for the support of t h e orphan children of a deceased member of such lodge. Past Grand Master.HARRY A. DRACHMAN, from the Correspondence Committee, reported, recommending recognition of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico and the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico, and that exchange of Grand Representatives be made with such Grand Bodies. Grand Lodge amended its Constitution as follows: No lodge shall receive an application for afflliation unless it be accompanied by a proper dimit or certificate of good standing from the lodge of which the applicant was last a member, or a satisfactory explanation in writing of his inability t o furnish such dimit or certificate.
The Jurisprudence Committee approved the proposed amendment. We are pleased to note that the Committee on Masonic History is perfecting plans for its work. There is an excellent memorial to Past Grand Master H E R B E R T B R O W N , who died May 12, 1913.
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No Correspondence Report. President MoKKis GOLDWATER, of the Past Grand Masters' Association, very properly characterized the Grand Canyon special dispensation lodge meeting in his address before that body. He is opposed to the "movies." M.-. W.'. CHARLES W.' M I L L E R , Grand Master, Globe. R.'. W.'. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, Grand Secretary, Tucson. Next Annual, Prescott, February 9, 1915.
ARKANSAS —1913. Lodges, 554; members, 21,500; net gain, 966. Little Rock, November 18, 1913. M.'. W.-. WILLIAM T . H A M MOCK, Grand Master. (Portrait of the Grand Master-elect, M.'. W.'. DAVID I. M I L L S ,
frontispiece.)
The volume opens to sundry Emergent Communications for laying of corner-stones. The address of Grand Master HAMMOCK demonstrates that peace, plenty and harmoiiy have been enjoyed by the Grand Jurisdiction during his administration. Past Grand Masters J. W. SORRELS and S. T. HOWE have died during the year 1913. Grand Master HAMMOCK was the guest of George Washington Lodge No. 9, of St. Louis, on the occasion of their reception of the Traveling Silver Trowel, November 20, 1912. He also attended t h e annual meeting of the Washington Memorial Association at Alexandria, Va., February 21 and 22, 1913. He was the recipient of many courtesies on each of these occasions. One of the ablest men belonging to the Craft of Arkansas was J O H N M . OATHOUT, Past Grand Lecturer, and at time of his decease nearly a year ago, the Grand Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge. At ten years of age, when he came to Arkansas from Georgia, he was the sole support of a widowed mother and a widowed aunt. Through the greatest difficulties he attained the highest success. His service for twenty years as Grand Lecturer had not permitted him t o get in line for other masonic preferment, but upon his election as State Auditor he gave up his place as Grand Lecturer and accepted appointment as Grand Senior Deacon. The Grand Secretary and the Grand Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas each had a batch of troubles in connection with the Correspondence Report forl912, which had been entrusted to the mails of the U. S. and was lost, and never was found. The new postmaster seems to have studied out Bro. B LACK'S hieroglyphics this year. • From Grand Secretary H E M PSTEAD'S report we note that the Grand Lodge action furnishing a Past Grand Master's jewel to each of its twenty Past Grand Masters has been carried out in full, and the various
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Most Worshipful brethren have been duly and fully invested with the jewel of their oflfice. On report of GEO. T . B LACK, chairman Correspondence Committee, the request of the Reform Great Lodge of Hungary for recognition was refused. The report of the Trustees of the Masonic Orphans' Home shows a very gratifying improvement in various conditions and respects. The estimated increase in value alone being " a t least twenty-five per cent." They now have their own waterworks, and an abundant supply of good water. The committee reports: "We have passed the best year in our history." CORRESPONDENCE.—The report is presented by GEORGE T.BLACK,
chairman, covers 125 pages, and is an able and well prepared review of the various Proceedings of the Grand Lodge jurisdictions of the world. Kansas for 1913 is fully reviewed. The opening of Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address is taken. M.-.W.-. DAVID I. M I L L S , Grand Master, Pine Bluff. R.-. W.-. PAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretary, Little Rock. GEORGE T . BLACK, Grand Correspondent, Salem. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 17, 1914.
BRITISH COLUMBIA —1914. Lodges, 68; members, 7,176; net gain, 549. Prince Rupert, June 18, 1914. M.-. W.-. WILLIAM HENDERSON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) There are also portraits of M.-. W.-. Bros. DAVID W I L S O N (1898) and R. E D E N WALKER (1899).
The Journal of Proceedings heads the record of this the Annual Communication with the words "Emergent Communication," but there is nothing else to indicate that any emergency occasioned the annual meeting. The Grand Secretaries of Oregon and British Columbia sent felicitations each to the body represented by the other. The Grand Master's address shows a long list of visitations made by him to various ledges. He reports an experience of the Vancouver brethren with a snide organization, which assumed the name "American Masonic Federation." I t was organized for and carried on the business of a clandestine lodge. Nine suckers put up their money and were initiated out of it. On a call for a referendum before "His Honour Judge MCINNESS," the latter soaked the self-styled "Grand Master," MATHEW M C B L A I N T H O M P S O N , with a "fine of $200.00 and,
in default, three months imprisonment." The full report of the trial indicates that "His Honour" has a proper idea of the eternal fitness of things. There should have been another referendum before the Probate Court as to whether an inquisition should not be held as to
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the necessity of appointing guardians for the nine feeble-minded initiates who deposited their money with the "Federation." The office of Deputy Grand Master in British Columbia is no fifth wheel affair. It took nearly seven pages to record his labors and visitations. We note that the committee to whom the Deputy Grand Master's report was referred paid him a handsome compliment in appreciation of his services. A better compliment was his election as Grand Master. The Report on Correspondence is by V.". W.\ Bro. W. A. D E WOLF-SMITH, but Kansas has no place in it. M.-. W.-. JAKES STARK, Grand Master, Vancouver. V.-. W.-. W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, Grand Secretary, and Grand Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Victoria, June 17, 1915.
CALIFORNIA —1913. Lodges, 355; members, 50,257; net gain, 1,942. San Francisco, October 13, 1913.
M.-. W.'. WILLIAM P. FILMER,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The volume of Proceedings begins with a complete record of the dedication of the Masonic Temple erected by the Grand Lodge of Masons of California. The account is embellished with portraits of Grand Master WILLIAM P. FILMER, WILLIAM H . CROCKER, the
President of the Masonic Temple Association, and WILLIAM B . FAVILLE, its architect; also with a picture of the main entrance to the Temple. The ceremonies of the dedication were very solemn and, impressive and were worthy of the Grand Jurisdiction of California. On the opening of Grand Ledge, Past Grand Master WILLIAM T. LUCAS presented Grand Lodge with two silver-mounted gavels made from wood out of the oldest battleship in the American Navy— the Inde'pendenci. She was built in 1812, under the special supervision of Commodore BAINBRIDGE. From M.-. W.-. Bro. LUCAS'S address we take this concluding reference to the old ship: She is a memory; but her wood is harder than anything save iron. Her history reflects credit on her ofUcers and men, American valor and patriotism. Her naval activity and brainy commanders did much to conserve the peace of the world, albeit ready to flght in a just cause when required. Her history spells faith, fullness and devotion to duty, and should be an inspiration to every Mason. As this old vessel touched closely the life of our nation, so does Masonry touch our national life, but only for peace—universal peace. The two gavels make choice companion pieces with a gavel heretofore presented by Past Grand Master OSCAR LAWLER, which was fashioned from wood taken out of the old battleship Consliiuiion— "Old Ironsides," to which M.'. W.-. Bro. LUCAS had referred in his opening remarks.
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The writer when a youth of seventeen got his first glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean in making a visit to "Old Ironsides." He has had numerous opportunities since to encourage the growth of patriotic sentiment; but if ever an American youth felt that he was "on holy ground," t h e writer did on that occasion. Our California brethren have received from M.\ W.-. Bro. LUCAS most interesting and valuable mementos of facts that patriots should ever rememberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so well stated by Bro. LUCAS: The American sailor in peace or war, has ever exhibited the inherent valor and manhood of the true patriot. The glorious history enacted by our navy is emblazoned on every page of our country's greatness. Old Ironsides and the Independence are synonymous of endurance and American bravery. M.-. W.-. W I L L I A M M . DAVID, of Nevada, was introduced and
conducted to a seat in the East. The Grand Lodge of California has lost three of its most loved members during the past year, to wit: Past Grand Master HENRY SAYEE O R K E , Grand Bible Bearer W I L L I A M SCHUYLER MOSES and
Grand Treasurer EDWARD COLEMAN. All were identified in their lives as exemplars of charity, doers as well as believers of the word. The Grand Master reports: " T h e Home at Decoto is now in better condition than ever before." There had been dry seasons and a water famine; ."and it has been necessary t o haul water for all household purposes." After continued search for water, borings were m a d e with satisfactory results. "There is now an abundance of that most necessary element of our daily needs which, flowing so copiously after two or three dry seasons, insures even increased supply in the years to come." The Grand Master recommended the recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Ths address o[ the Grand Master is a remarkably good one, and shows great administrative capacity and wise action on his part. The following record from the journal indicates that other Grand Jurisdictions may well follow the California example: "The unusually excellent report of the Committer on Correspondence was presented, . and printed copies being in the hands of the representatives, the reading of it was omitted." The Committee on Jurisprudence made'report on the Oregon circular letter as follows: We are of the opinion that this Grand Lodge should not now declare its adherence to any proposal involving the ultimate establishment of a National or North American Masonic Body having authority, by the enactment oiflaws or otherwise, to control this or any other Grand Lodge in any degree. And this, we talce it, in view of the language of the resolutions set forth in the circular, to be the general purpose of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. If satisfied on that point why did the committee hedge? At the same time the Grand Lodge passed a resolution ofifering to provide a place of meeting for a conference of delegates of the masonic jurisdictions of the United States and British North America,
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"if it is desired to hold one for the purpose of considering matters pertaining to the Craft." In a well considered report the Committee on Correspondence, by Bro. EDWARD H . HART, chairman, recommended the recognition of
the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands and the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico. I t declined recognition of the Grand Orient of Italy. Report and recommendations were adopted as presented. Beautiful memorials appear in the record, one, by Bro. JAMES A. FosHAY, concerning HENRY SAYRE O R M E ; another, by Bro. CHAS. L. PATTON, concerning WILLIAM-SCHUYLER MOSES; and a third one, by Bro. ALONZO J. MONROE, devoted to EDWARD COLEMAN. All
three were estimable characters,-whose lives were living epistles known and read by all men. Senior Past Grand Master W I L L U M ABRAHAM DAVIES (1867)
appeared and by order of the Grand Master was escorted to a seat in the Grand East. A proposed amendment to the Constitution, submitted the year previously, came before Grand Lodge upon report of Jurisprudence Committee. The committee said in part: We are of the opinion that the interests of Masonry do not at this time require any extension of the prohibition now existing in regard to persons engaged In the saloon business. The proposed proviso, "except when acting under the order of any court," we consider entirely unnecessary.
Report of committee was adopted. Appropriation was made to cover expense of furnishing portraits of the twelve Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of California now living. Literary effort still maintains its proud preeminence over mere mechanical labor; the salary of the chairman of the Correspondence Committee, like TENNYSON'S brook, "goes on" at the usual munificent rate of $200 per annum, while the Grand Organist receives $60 and the Grand Tyler $125. The Grand Lecturer receives $3,000 and actual expenses. The annual oration was a finished and scholarly production, reflecting great credit upon the Grand Jurisdiction as well as the orator, W.'. Bro. W M . RHODES HERVEY. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master EDWARD H . HART, in
presenting his fifth report takes up some questions, topically discussing them quite ably and fully. Among these are the following: Province of a Correspondence Report; Masonic Homes; Class LegisI?tion; Enlargement of Grand Lodge Powers; Washington Memorial Association; Grand Masters' Conferences; Descent of Grand Ledges; Clandestinism; Laying Corner-Stones of Church Buildings; Scotland, etc. We would like todiscuss some of the different views presented, but we have exhausted our allowance for California. In the matter of controversy between the respective values of information and opinion, we would suggest that our opinion deiives its
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chief value from the information upon which it is based: For instance, an opinion that the masonic ceremony of laying corner-stones cannot be performed for church edifices, presupposes that- there never was any connection between religion—or to put it more strictly—between Holy Church and Masonry, which in effect would leave to Masonry' nothing except the status of a modern fraternal society, whose cornerstone laying or whose dedication would be neither religious nor masonic. Bro. HART makes, under Iowa, a very interesting
comparison
between the Charity Fund system of Iowa and the Masonic Home system of California. He says: If through our Home system we can, year by year, enrich the State of California with a goodly number of young men and young women to become useful members of society, through their training in our Masonic Home, we are not only safeguarding the lives of these children, who, for want of training, might become drifts and derelicts, but we are adding an element of leaven to the body politic that will result in, perhaps, unmeasured benefit to the State itself.
Kansas for 1913 receives nearly four and a half pages of his valuable space. . Discussing Grand Master HUTCHISON'S reference to the Indiana conference of Grand Masters, Bro. HART well says: The idea of a General Grand Lodge has cropped up upon one or two other occasions in the last fifty or sixty years in the United States, but the idea has never received any encouragement, and unless Ancient Craft Masonry changes some of its fundamental principles it never can nor will receive any encouragement.
He pays a just tribute to the excellence of the Kansas Home management and its "home atmosphere," in the following: Fifty-one children are now receiving care and training at the Home, and the atmosphere in which these young people live is truly a home atmosphere, and their plastic minds are being impressed with the fact that misfortune frequently overtalies many in their battle with the world- They are especially fitted after the home training, to go forth in life fortified with the determination that their lives shall be useful and successful, and the training and sending forth each year of numbers of these children repays a thousandfold the expenses incident to the maintenance of the Home. ,
The versatile character of Bro. HART'S enjoyable report is well
illustrated in his change to the aerial flight of fancy in which he follows the Kansas orator "up and down the corridors of the centuries." As WELLINGTON said at Waterloo, and the masonic poet out West also
remarked, " I t is magnificent;" but it is not the "real thing," or words to that effect.
HUDIBRAS has illustrated the reviewer's.idea in the
sudden change from pleasant to severe, when he said: "But those that write in rhyme will make The one verse for the other's sake; For one for sense, and one for rhyme I think 's sulBclent at one time."
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W e n o t e t h e following reference b y B r o . H A R T in his review of K a n s a s : " T h e r e q u e s t of t h e York G r a h d Lodge of Mexico for recognition a p p e a r s t o h a v e been held in a b e y a n c e . " As he does n o t , we rise t o explain: T h e K a n s a s G r a n d Lodge Record in 1907, a t t h e F e b r u a r y C o m m u n i c a t i o n in t h a t y e a r , shows recognition of t h i s G r a n d Lodge u n d e r its t h e n n a m e of t h e G r a n d Lodge Valle de Mexico; t h a t in 1910 it a d o p t e d a resolution c o n t i n u i n g t h e fraternal relations existing with such b o d y , m e n t i o n i n g t h e G r a n d M a s t e r and G r a n d Secretary b y n a m e . T h a t in F e b r u a r y , 1911, it a d o p t e d t h e following resolution: The Grand Lodge of Kansas hereby reafBrms Its recognition of the Yorlj Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Mexico as the only regular, legitimate, sovereign and independent Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry in the Republic of Me.xico. I n 1913, t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s , u p o n r e p o r t s u b m i t t e d , n o t e d w i t h satisfaction " t h e evident i n t e n t i o n a n d desire of t h e Y o r k G r a n d Lodge of Mexico t o be heartily in accord with- t h e established usages, c u s t o m s a n d principles of t h e F r a t e r n i t y . " We fail t o see a n y indicacations of suspense, w a i t i n g — a b e y a n c e . Bro. H . s a y s of t h e K a n s a s r e p o r t : "California is o m i t t e d from his r e p o r t , t h e v o l u m e from our S t a t e evidently h a v i n g gone a s t r a y . " T h e California r e p o r t does not show u p in K a n s a s u n t i l after t h e K a n s a s r e p o r t is in t h e h a n d s of t h e printer, m u c h t o our regret. One y e a r we w r o t e our r e p o r t in California, and b y c o u r t e s y of G r a n d S e c r e t a r y W H I C H E R received a copy t h e r e in t i m e t o b e included. M.-. W.-. J O H N D . M U R P H E Y , G r a n d M a s t e r , B r i d g e p o r t . R.'. W.-. J O H N W H I C H E R , G r a n d Secretary, San F r a n c i s c o . M.'. W.'. E D W A R D H . H A R T , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t . (Residence n o t given.) N e x t A n n u a l , San Francisco, October 13, 1914.
CANADA (ONTARIO) —1914. Lodges, 442; m e m b e r s , 56,787; n e t gain, 3,088. N i a g a r a Falls, J u l y 15-16, 1914. M.'. W.". W M . D A V I D M C P H E R S O N , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) I n an address of welcome t o G r a n d Lodge b y t h e local Worshipful M a s t e r , after a reference t o its being 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 peace b e t w e e n t h e t w o greatest n a t i o n s in t h e world, t h e y s a y : The brethren at this time may visit the historic spots where our forefathers met for a very different piu-pose than that for which we are now meeting. As residents of the Niagara frontier we appreciate the friendly feeling that exists between the two countries, and know that in regard to Masonry there is no dividing line.
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There is a long list of the "distinguished visitors" in attendance from the various Grand Jurisdictions of the Dominion and United States, all of whom were received with the "honours" their due. The Grand Master reports in his address the granting of ten dispensations for new lodges. We note with regret the death of M.'. W.\ Past Grand Master W I L L I A M GIBSON, who had attained the highest honors in the various bodies of the Craft of Canada. The Grand Master attended the St. Louis Conference, and considered the business transacted of a most interesting and instructive character, and had a high appreciation of the kindness and honor shown them as guests. The Grand Master, under the title, "Condition of the Craft," gave expression to views we consider eminently sound and wise. In part he said: I t is my opinion t h a t desirable young men who are starting on their career, and in many instances have severely taxed their resources in acquiring an education, and sometimes a profession, should not be deterred from seeking the benefits and privileges of Masonry by reason of inability to pay a high initiation fee. I should never advocate making Masonry cheap, but neither should the expense be prohibitory. The happy medium should prevail. From t h e report of the Board of General Purposes, through its Committee on the Condition of Masonry, presented by the Deputy Grand Master, we take the following beautiful reference: Again are we called to bare our heads in the presence of another great mystery—a great tragedy of the deep, and the darkness comprehendeth it not— the loss of theEmpress of Ireland, and the passing therein to the Lodge Celestial of many of our brethren—a cable-tow's length from the shore. To those who have met and heard him, the figures of Bro. LAWKENCE and his wife, clasped heroically in their last embrace, calmly awaiting the rush of many waters, stand out with peculiar and tragic significance as we recall the apparently prescient words that fell from his scholarly lips in his last address in Toronto, published in the University of Toronto Monthly just three days betore the sinking of the vessel, the wonderful words, as it were, of foreknowledge: DOMINUS ILLtFMINATIO MEA. " I n the hour of death after this life's whim. The lover of the Lord shall trust in Him. When the will has forgotten the life-long aim. The power of the Lord shall fill this frame. When the last sigh is heaved and last tear shed, The angel of the Lord shall lift this head. Power must fail and pride must fall And the love of the dearest friends grow small. But the glory of the Lord is all in all." And he closed his address by quoting what will appeal to all true •Masons: " H e prayeth best who loteth best All things both great and small."
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M / . W.". Bro. H E N R Y ROBERTSON was congratulated by Grand
Lodge upon his fiftieth year of masonic life. living Past Grand Master.
He is the second oldest
CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.". Bro. A. T. FREEDB submits another
of his excellent reports, covering sixty-six jurisdictions, three of them for two years. A complete and succinct synopsis of the Kansas Proceedings is given. The pride and admiration of Grand Master COLE in the Kansas Masonic Home is presented in an extract from his address, and a summary of the Home statistics is given. Bro. F. also excerpts part of Bro. COLE'S conclusion, which he says "will meet with acceptance from all good Masons." He says of Bro. WILSON: "The Grand Secretary proposes to compile a brief history of each lodge in the State." He refers to the report of the Correspondence Committee against the Oregon proposal, and said: "Grand Lodge took that view of it, and approved the recommendation of the committee to have nothing to do with the proposition." He refers to our "accident," which "appears t o have been the dislocation of his knee joint," and hopes that "though he cannot bend his knee, his devotions were not interrupted." The dislocation, Bro. F., was a fracture—eight pieces. The only time our devotions were interrupted was when lying in hospital bed with twenty-five pounds of iron attached to one foot we saw the conspicuous inexactitude of which the cold type makes us guilty. We tried to hedge in our opening, printed later. Next time will publish an erratum in demonstration of the fact we "have the word." We are glad to note in the conclusion of Bro. FREBD'S report an appreciation of R.'. W.\ Bro. ROBERT FREKE G O U L D , with which we
are in hearty accord.
We take a part:
• I t is gratifying to know that Bro. GOULD'S labors have not been allowed to pass unrecognized. The Grand Lodge of England has given that brother the honorary rank of Past Grand Senior Warden, the highest honorary rank the Constitution authorizes; and other Grand Bodies have given honor to the foremost masonic historian now living. M.'. W.-. W M . DAVID MCPHERSON, Grand Master, Toronto.
R.-. W.-. R. L. GuNN, Grand Secretary, Hamilton. M.-. W.-. A. T. FREED, Grand Correspondent, Hamilton. Next Annual, Hamilton, July 21, 1915.
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February,
COLORADO —1914. Lodges, 126; members, 16,758; net gain, 619. Denver, September 15, 1914.
M.". W.-. W I L L I A M S. P I C K E R I L L
Grand Master. Portrait frontispiece of Grand Master-elect M.-. W.'. Bro. C H A R L E S H. D U D L E Y .
We note that upon call of the roll of deceased Grand Masters, responses were made by the Grand Master as follows: To that of the name H E N R Y
M . T E L L E R , he responded, "Grand Master in 1863,
and from 1867 to 1872, inclusive; died February 23, 1914." To the name J O H N E . SIMONTON he responded, "Grand Master in 1913; died
June 24,1914." After the roll call, the Grand Master paid a beautiful tribute to.their illustrious dead. Fifty-eight Grand Representatives responded to the roll call, among them R.-. W.-. W M . H . SANFORD for Kansas. The portrait of Grand Master PICKERILL is that of a masterful
man; his address is masterly—most excellent. Listen: The whole world is staggered at the colossal conflict now raging in Europe. Civilization marks time. * * * Our boasted civilization may seem a mockery and delusion. "Yet I doubt not thro' the ages one increasing purpose runs. And the thoughts of men are widen'd with the process of the suns." * * * • Through all the vicissitudes of time Freemasonry has ever stood for liberty, justice and equality, and during the readjustments of the coming years its influence will be felt in the council chambers of the world, assisting to bring order out of chaos, and hastening the day of universal peace—when there shall Indeed be a Parliament of Man, a Federation of the World. His tribute to H E N R Y M . T E L L E R is worthy of consideration as
• an English classic: Unaffectedly unostentatious in his habits, caring little for outward show or the applause of men; guided alone by what the still small voice told him was just, and right, and true; meeting and greeting all with whom he came in contact with a simple grace and dignity that bespoke the true, kindly gentleman and upright man; loved by his friends; respected by his opponents and esteemed by all men everywhere; his life was an inspiration and his influence and example a benediction.
A like beautiful tribute is paid to the 'memory of GEORGE E . SIMONTON, Past Grand Master. CORRESPONDENCE.—A contemplation of the fact that he wrote his
first report in 1870—forty-fcur years previously—forces M .•. W .•. Bro. LAWRENCE N . G R E E N L E A F to a realization of th.e stern fact t h a t he
is now in the veteran list. This is his thirtieth report—the twenty-sixth in consecutive order. The report terminates with an apology because of inability to complete same within time limit. No one would suspect from the excellent character of the report that it had been laboriously typewritten with the left hand alone, the right arm suffering with the "shakes" so
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as to be on the "off duty" list. We trust his good right hand has resumed its customary facility. Kansas for 1914 receives the usual generous space and courteous consideration accorded previous volumes. Noting the corner-stone laying of the Heinze Building at Kansas City, Kan., he suggests: " I n granting a dispensation for the latter, we wonder he did not find himself in a 'pickle.' " He excerpts Grand Master COLE'S decision in the lodge insurance matter. The statistics of the lodges interested him, and he'copies those referring to those standing first, second and third, respectively, on the Kansas list. The Masonic Home statistics—totals—are taken. He notes the scholarly address by Grand Orator, Bro. F R A N K STRONG.
The report on the Oregon resolution by the Correspondence Committee is given in full. He notes the election to "honorary membership, with the title of Past Senior Grand Warden of Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, the ma-
sonic historian." He remembers the "afflicted" with regret at disability and trust for recovery, for which we tender grateful acknowledgment. Under Massachusetts, he gives a very good synopsis of the Massachusetts-California M C G R E W case, which he says "is one of the most peculiar that has come under our notice, and because of the construction placed upon the words 'leave to withdraw' by masonic jurists." Yes, it is quite peculiar. I t is revolutionary toward the old parliamentary and legislative use of the expression that "petitioner have leave to withdraw." But perhaps we won't be compelled to recognize the California action as a legitimate precedent. M.-. W.-. CHARLES H . DUDLEY, Grand Master, Colorado Springs. R.-. W.-. CHARLES H . JACOBSON, Grand Secretary, Denver. M.'. W.-. LAWfRENCE N. GREENLEAF, Grand Correspondent, Denver. Next Annual, Denver, September 24, 1915,
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February,
CONNECTICUT â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 110; members, 24,815; net gain, 611. Hartford,
February
4th.
M.'. W.-. W I L B U R
S.
COMSTOCK,_
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Four Emergent Communications preceded the Annual, three of which were for dedications of masonic buildings; the other for funeral services over the remains of Past Grand Master FRANK W . HAVENS. The volume contains portraits of the three Past Grand Masters who have died since last Communication, to wit: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN T U R N E R (1906), died April 17, 1913; F R A N K WAYLAND HAVENS
(1898), died October 21, 1913, and LEON M . WOODFORD (1903), died December 30, 1918. The address of Grand Master COMSTOCK is a plain and unpreten^ tious marshaling of the acts performed by his administration during his term of office. "The responses were prompt and generous," tells the story of what the Connecticut lodges had done for the flood sufferers. Masonic Home and Grand Master's Day and "the usual gratifying feature of participation in the exercises by the officers of the Grand Chapter, O. E . S.," enables him to pay a well earned compliment: The Craft are certainly under lasting obligations to the devoted ladies of this Order, who have long shown their interest by donations, and also have worked, in ways hardly possible to any but women, to add to the comfort and wellbeing of t h e inmates of the Home.
He says a good word for the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. He was unable t o attend the Conference of Grand Masters at Indianapolis. Has no fear of a General Grand Lodge, but says: " I t is a historical fact that this has in the past been attempted in vain." In any event he thinks "all Grand Lodges can (and most of them probably will) easily and successfully refuse t o surrender their sovereignty." He has made "no enunciation of new law;"'in which he has done wisely. Most of our trouble has come from raw decisions and the amendrnents to regulations and laws made t o sustain them. The Grand Master found that the Grand Lodge regulations provided two different penalties for non-payment of dues, viz.: suspension of membership, and striking from the roll of membership. Upon referring same t o the Committee on Jurisprudence, it recommended retaining the penalty forfeiting the masonic life, and striking out the provision suspending it. We should judge from what the Grand Master said in his address t h a t Bro. KiES has been seriously handicapped by "the helplessly congested state of the Grand Secretary's office." He recommended and Grand Lodge empowered a special committee to secure and properly pi-epare additional room.
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We note that the Grand Representative of Kansas near Connecticut was reelected one of the three Grand Trustees. The Trustees make an annual financial report showing balance from previous year, interest received during year, amount on hand and where deposited; and the Auditing Committee makes annual report showing agreement between Grand Treasurer's account and that of the Trustees. We notice an excellent method of attaining what our Connecticut brethren call the Masonic Charity Foundation: First. Each lodge pays $1.25 to the Grand Lodge for each member upon Its roU of membership, ninety cents of the per capita to be appropriated for the purpose of the Masonic Charity Foundation and thlrty-flve cents (35c) for defraying the expenses of the Grand Lodge. Second. That in estimating their membership, all members may be deducted who have been in good standing thirty years; but we recommend t h a t all such members be notified that it Is their privilege to contribute so much t o the cause of charity. Third. That each lodge in this jurisdiction be required to remit to the Grand Secretary Ave dollars (35.00) for each and every initiate and afBliate from sister jurisdictions during the year, which amount in total shall be appropriated for the purposes of the Masonic Charity Foundation. Fourth. Semi-annual payments on each account to be paid July 1st and January 1st in each year.
We have only given an epitome; but sufficient is shown to give assurance that it will work satisfactorily. It looks like a fair proposition, too; those who have not contributed to the Home in the many years of its growth and development can make no reasonable objection; to assuming their share now of its future growth and development. The same principle holds good today in reference to the initiates of Masonry. An addition of $5.00 to the fee for admission is but a t i t h e of their interest in the financial side of their lodge, Grand Lodge and Masonic Home. On report and motion of M.'. W.'. Bro. GEO. A. KIES, Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was recognized. We notice that our young friend Past Grand Master HAMILTON WALLIS, of New Jersey, visited Grand Lodge and made a short speech of good wishes and pleasure at being there. H A M acquired the Connecticut habit over half a century ago, and he still keeps it up. We have our doubts that he will ever be compelled to say: " I feel lilie one Who treads alone Some banquet hall deserted." CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;GEORGE A. K I E S presents the report of the
committee, which contains 132 pages. Of Bro. PICKLER'S oration he says: " H e begins by extolling sacrifice, and cites numerous instances which inured to the benefit of humanity; speaks of some of the admonitions of Masonry, and draws forceful concrete lessons from its abstract symbolism."
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CUBA.
February,
Of "BASSETT'S Notes," he says: "These latter constitute in themselves an invaluable demonstration of many of the principles of masonic law. The Kansas review is excerpted from and receives kindly consideration. He refers to our "useful and unusual statistical tables." In his conclusion, Bro. KiES, notes what has been confirmed in the experience of nearly all Grand Masters during their term of office: It will be noted that British and Colonial Grand Lodges expend large sums in benevolence, and liave large invested funds held for that purpose. While few American jurisdictions have even an Emergency Fund, the latter would have proved its worth in such a case as the Western floods in 1913. While all jurisdictions contributed liberally and with all possible promptness to this object, a standing fund at the disposal of the Grand Master would have saved unnecessary delay. M.'. W.-. EDGAR H . PARKMAN, Grand Master, Thompsonville. M.'. W.-. GEORGE A. K I E S , Grand Secretary and Grand Corre-
spondent, Hartford. Next Annual, New Haven, February 3, 1915.
CUBA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1912-1913. "Lodges, 85; members, 4,113; net gain, 516. Quarterly, June 23, 1912.
M.-. W.-. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ C U R -
BE LO, Grand Master. The title page announces the "Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the Island of Cuba, 1912-1913." I t is embellished with the seal of the Grand Lodge, above which and part of whch is a triangle inclosing a letter " G , " the upper sides of the triangle showing the ineffable rays, and which, according to our reading, symbolizes wisdom. Jf we are correct in this, we should feel emboldened to read the symbolism of the two female figures holding between them a shield having on its outer front in circular form the words "Gr.-. L.-. De La Isla De Cuba," with word "Habana"- at the bottom. The words enclosing within them a plumb, square and gavel, below them the words "Sit Lux et Lux Fuit." The female figures, the one on the right helmeted and dressed and supporting in her right hand a small winged figure which is extending a wreath, while the female figure on the left is clothed only in her modesty. We should say the female figures represented Love and Truth. The figures stand on a scroll, with the words " I n Foedere Vis" (strength in Union). Beneath the shield are the words indicating t h e age of t h e Grand Lodge, "Pundada en 1859" (Founded in 1859). At the bottom of the page we find "Imprenta, El Siglo XX, DE
A U R E L I O MIRANDA;" which we translate, "Twentieth
Century
Imprint by AURELIO MIRANDA," whom we note is District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge for the Habana District.
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There is a portrait of Grand Master FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO
with the figures 1912-1914, indicating his term of office. The volume contains 286 pages, is excellently printed on good paper, and reflects great credit on the Grand Lodge of Cuba, Grand Secretary CHARLES, and AuRELio MIRANDA, the printer, the latter of whom we note by the addition of " y " ALVABBZ to his name, would have the same name as the Grand Master for 19.10 and 1911. Forty-eight pages of the 286 are devoted to a Correspondence Report, which we are glad to note comes from the veteran Cuban correspondent R.'.W.'. Bro. F. D E P. RODRIGUEZ. A large portion of the volume is taken up with reports of quarterly meetings, which appear to have been well attended, and which we should imagine were conducted as to essentials somewhat on the plan or order of our District Deputy Grand Masters' meetings. We note that the "Elder Statesmen" of the Craft were present in force at these meetings. Scattered through the pages of the volume before us we find portraits of the elective officers of Grand Lodge, including that of the Grand Master, above referred to. Grand First Vigilante (Warden) ANTONIO D E LA PIEDRA y GONZALEZ and Grand Second Vigilante
FELIX V. PREVAL each bears every indication of being worthy and well qualified to fill acceptably the office of Grand Master in succession to the long line of distinguished officials who have heretofore honored the position. Grand Secretary CARLOS G . CHARLES and Grand Treasurer FERNANDO
FIGUEREDO
y
SOCARRAS
have
each—Bro.
CHARLES
for seven years and the Grand Treasurer for four years—acceptably filled their respective offices. The address of Grand Master CURBELO covers twenty-threepages, devoted to the general interest and business of the Craft of the Grand Jurisdiction. The various matters discussed are presented under topical headings. The constitution of six lodges under charter during the year is noted. He pays a fitting compliment in his address to the masterly report on "cur foreign relations," made by the cultured master, our revered chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, FRANCISCO D E P . RODRIGUEZ. Not a bad custom. We have noticed it elsewhere. The following is on the line of genuine Masonry, and entitles Cuban Masonry to the highest praise: The Grand Lodge interpreting the sentiment of the fraternity in the shoclcing catastrophe of the Titanic, sent to the different Grand Lodges of America, and to the Grand Lodge of England, a message of condolence for the misfortune. Some of them replied affectionately to our message. The report of the Grand Master is an able one and shows close attention to and performance of his duties as Grand Master. There is no play t o the galleries; no worry over his place among his Most Worshipful brethren as an expounder of masonic law; no stilted or exalted references to Masonry; but evident all through his report are
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the marks of careful performance and the high plane of masonic effort t h a t have characterized his ssrvice as Grand Master. We would like to record a summary of the excellent work done by the Librarian, GERARDO L . BETANCOURT; of the excellent financial condition of the Grand Lodge, with its balance to its credit of $10,045.52; showing an increase for the year 1913 over t h a t of 1912 of $1,390.38, which, with its increasing net gain yearly-^516 for 1913—indicate t h a t Cuba—the gift of the United States to the freedom and uplift to humanity of the world—is making most notable strides in its passage "through difficulties to success." But the best course in the Cuban feast is the report by the distinguished and scholarly correspondent for Cuba, R.-. W.-. BRO. F . D E P. RODRIGUEZ, dated Habana, March 23, 1913. He begins his opening as follows: In the moments now passing one little word alone is uppermost in all masonic liearts—Peace. If peace is that which all hold dear, there is no possible reason why we should n o t daily possess more charity, nor view with indifTerenco the struggles which in the new or the old world decimate humanity; never before has there been a more timely opportunity for Masonry to exercise its Influence for civilization. The spirit of all the felicitations to Cuba by foreign Grand Lodges, all, especially Kansas, refer with the strongest significance to the occasion of the incident of the personal recognition given to Masonry by the National Executive in his reception of the functionaries in the Presidential reception, and cite a comparison with former times, the colonial antagonisms, and such as occurred in the imprisonment of ANDEEAS P U E N T E (Grand Master 1S67-8), the spilling . of the blood of the martyr. We consecrating it from that time on high, they offering up their lives willingly for their country and for Cuban Masonry. Bro. R. reviews the volumes of fifty-one jurisdictions. Reviewing Texas, under heading "Foreign Relations," he says a parting word: ,• Our old friend and good brother MATTHEWS, who during more than twentyflve years filled the chairmanship of the committee, passed to the better life on the 12th of June (1913), a t the mature age of eighty-two years. Peace to his remains. Under England this: A lodge in New Zealand was given permission to transfer its allegiance t o the Grand Lodge of that country. What prevents the same thing in Queensland? Under Illinois he says: The esteemed Past Grand Master SCOTT presents another of his masterly reports; the Cuban part of which is credited t o a good translation of the Cuban report by a professor in Milliken University a t Decatur, Bro. KELLOGG. Bro. RODRIGUEZ is a believer in reciprocity and returns his thanks for the same. New Jersey and Virginia are credited with "masterly" reports. Bro. RODRIGUEZ translates into his native vernacular the Kansas review of the Cuban Proceedings.
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We have thoroughly enjoyed the Cuban volume. I t is an emphatic answer to those who entertain pessimistic views in regard to Masonry in Latin countries. I t also demonstrates beyond a doubt that a Masonry that interests itself in education and benevolence, and rigidly excludes politics from consideration in the lodges, is capable of adapting to its benefit and use all that we consider highest, noblest and best, and will be a worthy co-laborer with the masonic jurisdictions of the highest standard in all that is most desirable and elevating for humanity. With Masonry and a free school system in Cuba, that Republic will work out its own salvation nationally, we do not need to add, morally. We have not acknowledged the various bouquets handed us in the Cuban volume by our esteemed BRO. RODRIGUEZ. We thank him heartily for his words of commendation. We cherish them highly; but not so highly as a personal letter he wrote us in acknowledgment of what he was pleased to say was the first review in American or English of the Spanish text of the Cuban Proceedings. We are proud of that letter—over twenty years ago. I t is laid away for future reference. M.-. W.". FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO, Grand Master, Habana. R.-. W.-..CARLOS G . CHARLES, Grand Secretary, Habana.
R.-. W.-. F. D E P . RODRIGUEZ, Grand Correspondent, Habana. Next Annual, Habana, March 22, 1914.
DELAWARE —1913. Lodges, 22; members, 3,358; net gain, 73. Wilmington, October 1st.
M.-. W.-. EDWARD G . W A L L S , Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The following distinguished visitors were received and honored: Past Grand Master JOSIAH W . E W A N , Deputy Grand Master CHAS. P. R u s s and Senior Grand Warden EDWARD M . SEARING, all of New
Jersey. Unable to attend the Washington National Memorial Association, the Grand Lodge and Grand Master Tvere represented by Past Grand Master THOMAS J. DAY.
The Delaware Masonic Home make report to Grand Lodge of its first year's work, showing that the lodges, members and their families have all been generous and kind in their donations to the Home and that a successful year's work has been accomplished. A little drastic legislation was asked for by the officers of one of the constituted lodges: A lodge shall have the power to enact By-Laws providing for the suspension of any candidate who, after having been duly elected, fails to present himself for the degree of Entered Apprentice within one year from the date of his election; or any Entered Apprentice who fails t o qualify for the degree of FeUow Craft within one year from the date of his initiation; or any Fellow Craft who faUs to qualify for the degree of Master Mason within one year from the date of being passed.
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Generally legislation of this kind is framed to reach certain specific cases in a lodge, when a careful and considerate examination might and doubtless would disclose reasons that the objector himself would concede to be entirely legitimate and satisfactory. Unforeseen and unexpected financial misfortune sometimes comes to one, burdening . him with financial responsibilities that are superior to and take precedence of his anticipated and desired masonic advancement. The Grand Master's address shows that fraternal relationship, including an exchange of representatives, had been consummated with Porto Rico during the year. Finding that expelled and suspended Masons were imposing upon the Craft by the voucher system, he recommended that all visitors to subordinate lodges in the jurisdiction be required to furnish evidence of good standing by presenting either a card or certificate, and visitors not having complied with this regulation during the year should not be admitted. He also recommended the card system in the Grand Secretary's office for the membership of the jurisdiction. He issued a proclamation December 10, 1912, announcing the completion and furnishing of the Masonic Home in every detail, and announced application blanks for guests to be obtained of the Secretary of the Board of Managers. He gave Past Grand Master ENOCH MOORE credit for being a master harvester as a canvasser in the interest of the Home, but he managed to demonstrate that he himself was a good gleaner, because the record shows a surplus of over twelve thousand dollars was accumulated. With increase of interest in the Home will come increased contributions to it. Masons never take backward steps in their work for the destitute. Our Delaware brethren have done well. I t will be easier hereafter to do better. Grand Lodge was the recipient of an old Bible that was used by the lodges prior t o the erection of the present Temple in 1872. The thanks of Grand Lodge were extended to Bro. ISAAC M I L L E R for the present. We notice that the Jurisprudence Committee approved the Grand Master's recommendation, " t h a t all visitors be required to furnish certificates of good standing in their lodges, but that the Grand Lodge rejected this recommendation. The unwisdom of the action of the Grand Lodge is very apparent to those who have tried the other system even for a year or two. Under the documentary evidence plan, those who desire to visit in other Grand Jurisdictions have no trouble; while at home the Secretaries and Grand Secretary have very little trouble, because dues are promptly paid, and it follows naturally the Grand Secretary receives prompt remittance of dues and returns from the lodges. In addition to this, the great army of unaffihates soon learn that the masonic emblems with which breast and belly are adorned do not longer sufiice to wipe out the mark of separation made between them and affiliated Masons.
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Past Grand Master R. HENRY YOUNG, the Kansas representative, answered roll call. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master HARRY JONES GUTHRIE,
presents another of his intensely interesting and attractive reports, as full and complete in comment and new matter as his limited space permits. He says in his review of Kansas for 1912: "The address of Grand Master SHARP covers nineteen pages, and intelligently portrays the vast amount of work accomplished during his administration." The rules concerning the reception of visitors, reported by the Committee on Usage and Procedure and adopted by Grand Lodge, are copied in full. The volume contains an abstract of the proceedings of the "Association of Past Grand Masters," from the reading of which we gather that the chief operation consists of an annual dinner, long talk and "further light." Good! The Kansas Report on Correspondence is highly praised, so highly that were we to excerpt, we wouldbeliable to a charge of "exaggerated ego." For personal commendation we tender our M.\ W.'. Brother assurances of personal regard and esteem. What is said under Nova Scotia concerning patriotism is taken in full, and we are also pleased to note his indorsement of our comments on the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, as well as the hope expressed for the Grand Lodge of France and its early alignment with the legitimate Masonry of the world. Speaking of French Masonry, it begins to look as if a Grand Lodge of legitimate and regular Masonry had been started in France; England and Scotland by recognition have given assurance of such belief. Bro. GUTHRIE concludes his report as follows: With feelings of deep appreciation of tlie Icind words spoken and written concerning our past worlc and a sincere hope that the present effort may serve its purpose, I bid my brethren and associates of the mystic Round Table good night. (^ M.-. W.'. FRANK B . MASSEY, Grand Master, Wilmington. R.-. W.-. ViRGiNius V. HARRISON, Grand Secretary, Wilmington. M.-. W.-. HARRY JONES GUTHRIE, Grand Correspondent, Wil-
mington. Next Annual, Wilmington, October 7, 1914.
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OF COLUMBIA.
February,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 34; members, 9,599; net gain, 282. Washington, March 8, 1913.
M.-. W.'. C H A R L E S E . B A L D W I N ,
Grand Master. The Committee on Jurisprudence, on report of Past Grand Master JAMES A. WETMORE, upon the resolution offered by Past Grand Master GEORGE W . BAIRD to elect to honorary membership in Grand Lodge Bro. R O B E R T FREKE G O U L D , and Bro. J. W. CHETWODE CRAWLEY,
put the seal of their approval upon the same, and recommended further the bestowal upon each of the honorary rank of Past Senior Grand Warden; and on motion of Past Grand Master GEORGE W . BAIRD the distinguished brothers named were elected to honorary membership in Grand Lodge, each with the rank of Past Senior Grand Warden. A beautiful memorial of the late Past Grand Master HENRY S . M E R R I L L , showing k n g and faithful service for country and devotion to the Craft, appears in the record. A new flagpole was ordered for the Temple. A portrait and record, of the buiial of Past Grand Secretary C H A R L E S W . HANCOCK (1872), appear in the Proceedings.
The record of the dedicationof the Masonic and Eastern Star Home by the Grand Lodge shows a delightful occasion. One thousand and seventy-three persons went on the train to the Home, where their ariival was awaited by a large number of persons who came in carriages and automobiles.
Past
Grand
Master JAMES D. RICHARDSON, of
Tennesseee, and Past Grand Master JOHN H . COWLES, of Kentucky, were present. The exercises were begun by a flag-raising on the building, the flag the gift of Mrs. E M M A J . SMITH, Columbia Co'mmandery saluting the colors while the band played "The Star Spangled Banner." The officers of the Eastern Star took an active part in the dedication ceremonies. Their Grand Chaplain offered prayer. Mrs. ALCENA L E M O N D , President of the Board of Directors, made an ap-
propriate
and fitting address; the Grand Matron, Mrs. GRACB
W I L K I N S K I M M E L , and the Grand Patron, Bro. K E N T O N N . H A R P E R ,
each followed with an excellent address. There was an original poem, and Grand Master BALDWIN concluded with an address, the thought of which is well epitomized in the following: There Is no element in the human makeup more beautiful or attractive than imselflsh devotion to a cause which, while it may not result in material good to the individual himself, will result in everlasting benefit to his fellowmen.
. December 17th, Annual Communication.
Past Grand Masters
J O H N H . COWLES, of Kentucky, W M . NICHOLS, of Texas, and MILTON
J. H U L L , of Nebraska, were welcomed to seats in the Grand East.
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In his address Grand Master refers to a visit made by him to Indianapolis, and acknowledges "many fraternal courtesies extended." Many years ago Grand Masters in several masonic jurisdictions boosted in their annual addresses some "Masonic Mutual Life Association." They afterwards regretted it. The safest rule for a Grand Lodge is to be chary in permitting any use of the title "masonic" by any association organized for business purposes. There are many men who contributed for many years to so-called "Masonic Life Associations" that were buncoed just the same as though the ceremony had been performed by the ordinary "profane" "steerers." Keep the word "masonic" clear of any connection with business associations. " Nine Past Masters of a lodge joined in presenting for the consideration and ruling of the Grand Master a statement of facts relative to the ruling of the Master of the lodge, by which he declared null and void a dimit which had been ordered by the lodge, and making protest against such ruling, the constitutional provision in force applying thereto being as follows: ''Whenever a member applies for a dimit, the same shall be granted if he is clear of the books and no charges have been or are about to be preferred against him." The facts agreed to were substantially the same. The baSis of the Master's action was that the request for the dimit should have been in writing. The Grand Master decided the application was not required to be in writing. Second, that when dimit was ordered to him it became effective, and the certificate of dimit, after same was signed by Master and Secretary, could not be cancelled by the Master. The Jurisprudence Committee sustained the Grand Master, finding also that under the last legislative expression of the Grand Lodge on the subject a request for a dimit was not required to be in writing. The full text of the case is interesting reading. The "Conference of Grand Masters" is discussed briefly, and the following consensus attained: "The Conference as a whole was very interesting and instructive and must result in great good to the fraternity in general." There is an old scriptural quotation—we may not be able to quote it correctly—but substantially it reads: "Let riot him who putteth on his armor boast himself as him who putteth it off," which we think applies to this question of general conferences quite aptly. In military general conferences ("councils" was the technical name) the rule was to begin with the officer present lowest in official rank, requiring each from lowest to highest to give an expression of his opinion and proposed line cr method of procedure. We have read of one instance where it is claimed the advice of the youthful and lowest officer in rank was followed. But we think if the proposition were made to hold a miUtary council consisting of the least experienced of those in official rank—those first sporting the insignia of rank entitling them to a separate unit of command, and they assumed to formulate a plan of campaign to be binding upon those ten or twenty times more
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accustomed to the rough and rugged roads leading to military success by actual experience in the field, in command, we doubt if such plans would ever be honored by trial in actual service. The throne and with it the fulminations of a Grand Master, last only for his year of service unless ratified by Grand Lodge. The saving common sense of Masonry lies in its common law, the usages and customs of the fraternity for the centuries of its existence. It is proposed to do away with and improve upon these, by the concentrated wisdom of those who find in the modern fraternal society excellencies which in their judgment would improve Masonry and make it more easily accessible to the general run of jiners. We trust when the Oregon conference assembles in the hall provided for it by California, we shall not be asked to adopt any of the radical modern methods, with their systems of rewards and punishments, in their strife for increased membership, though the indications are that such topics will engage the consideration of the youthful Grand Masters who may be convened to improve the Body of Masonry. Past Grand Master GEORGE W . BAIRD presents his fourteenth annual report, which, like those that have preceded it, contains a very complete and fair consideration of the masonic situation of the world. Under Iowa, citing the Grand Master's approval of the Washington Memorial, he says: We might add that there are now additional reasons for preserving "Washington relics. Romish writers are now claiming that General WASHINGTON died a proselyte to their church, and one (Roman) chaplain in the navy says he can prove that WASHINGTON never was a Mason. Wonder if that chaplain ever read FALSTAFF'S remark: '"Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying!" The chaplain is entitled to membership in the "Ananias.Club." The Kansas report on Swiss-Alpina is referred to and its enunciation of an unequivocal acceptance of GOD and immortality excerpted, and is credited with being "a well worded and evidently a conscientious report." He objects to its conclusions, and says: "We have recognized Alpina because it is a sovereign Grand Lodge, and has the three Great Lights upon its altars, and a belief in the Deity is exacted. We have visited Switzerland and have made personal inspection." He discusses the general view taken by American Masons in reference to Alpina, and thinks it passing strange. The fact is, that American Masonry is very ,=hy of affiliation with any organization claiming the name masonic that does not in every particular comply with all the essentials cf Freemasonry as known and admitted among us. Referring to the Kansas Past Grand Master's annual meeting and banquet, and the paper on the "Influence of Masonry in the American Revolution," he says: "In the pages of a monthly, paper called the National Hibernian, there is quite enough to satisfy most of its readers that the success of that revolution was due to Irish Catholics; that WASHINGTON himself was a Catholic is claimed in some of the sectarian
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papers, and that 'Father NEALE' gave him extreme unction." With Mr. SQUEERS we say: "Here's richness!" There is the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts that annually requires its Grand Master to turn over to his successor with solemn ceremony, the lock of firey hue taken from GEORGE'S head and given it by MARTHA his widow; Pennsylvania, whose Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master escorted General GEORGE WASHINGTON on that notable masonic occasion a century and a third ago; and that sacred Ahiman Rhezon solemnly dedicated to the memoiy of Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON. And all this time GEORGE was not a Mason, or if he was a Mason he had recanted and made his peace with the Pope, and had ST. PETER'S key and extreme unction given him, releasing him from Purgatory and giving him free entrance through the gates. We are ready to believe that GEORGE "never was a Mason;" that "he was a Mason," that he was subjected to "extreme unction." But we refuse to.believe that he ever recanted—the color of that lock of hair satisfies us beyond the question of a doubt that GEORGE stuck it out "for better or worse," as they say when they get married, or divorced, or some other direful calamity hangs over them. It may be that "extreme unction" was administered as it once was in Illinois— after the aged brother was dead—"unbeknownst to him.." M.;. W.'. J. JOHN NEWTON, Grand Master, Washington. R.-. W.-. ARVINE W . JOHNSTON, Grand Secretary, Washington, M.'. W.'. GEO. W . BAIRD, Grand Correspondent, Washington.
ENGLAND —1914. Our record last year closed with December 3, 1913, and begins with the Quarterly Communication held at Westminster on March 4, 1914.
M.-. W.-. LORD A M P T H I L L , Pro Grand Master, on t h e
Throne. Grand Lodge by unanimous vote provided (to take effect January 1, 1914) for a system of pension and insurance on a fixed and contributory basis, viz: Grand Ledge paying two-thirds and the clerks one-third. This scheme provides for each clerk a pension of two-thirds of his salary on attaining the age of sixty-five years, and also "provide a very substantial sum in case of death, or in the event of a clerk leaving our employ." They have seventeen clerks now employed, and are paying pensions to four past clerks at a m u c h higher rate than that arranged for by the new scheme. We have the highest respect for the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Freemasons of England, and think our English cousins (of England) are wise in their continuance of his services as Grand Master, though it is to be regretted that they are not exercised within the jurisdiction. We doubt if they had been, if he would knowingly have permitted the English record to be cumbered with the gush to which we refer hereinafter.
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A Past Grand Steward, weighted with the awful responsibility of seconding the nomination by the Lord Mayor of London of the present Grand Master "to accept the office of Grand Master for the ensuing year," in part said: I am deeply sensible of the honor conferred upon me in being allowed to second tliis proposal. During the past year our Most Worshipful Grand Master has been absent in Greater Britain beyond the seas, and he has been actively propagating masonic principles in that great continent, where this Grand Lodge is acclaimed the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Universe. Our gushing brother should have read the periodicals of "Greater Britain," as well as the rest of the continent belonging to the jurisdiction of "the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Universe," and thereby have learned that the masonic activities of the Dominion Governor were not so actively in evidence as one might infer from his amusing reference. We commend his wise administration as Dominion Governor because they have not been, just as we commend the wisdom of his father in declining to serve as Grand Master when King of Great Britain, etc. The gush about the acclaim by this continent of the Past Grand Steward's Grand Lodge as "the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Universe," is simply ridiculous, and he should have had "leave to withdraw" his absurd statement. The.principal portion of the session was taken lip with a discussion over a question whether certain procedure taken by the Board of General Purposes had been properly taken, the question being raised by a resolution reciting "That this Grand Lodge expresses its regret (a) At the action of the Board of General Purposes in sending out with the report containing proposals for the reorganization of Grand Lodge an extract from the speech in support thereof of the President of the Board of General Purposes which has induced, and is likely to induce, many lodges and individual Masons to believe that the proposals had been discussed and approved in Grand Lodge, and in consequence of such belief to vote in favor of the proposals; and (6) At its action in directing the Grand Secretary to issue two letters to Masters of lodges containing statements expressing the opinion of the Board as to the proposals, which statements were likely to influence the minds of the brethren in favor of such opinion when voting on the proposals. The Pro Grand Master manfully accepted the issue of being included in what was practically, if not really, a vote of censure. The motion being put on the resolution, it was declared carried, and on division the result was declared by the Pro Grand Master: For the resolution, 341; against, 254. The motion thereupon was declared carried. The Grand Lodge thereupon took up a motion for the amendment of Rule 266 as follows: Rule 266 provides t h a t "The Board of General Purposes may recommend to the Grand Lodge whatever is deemed necessary or advantageous to the welfare and good government of the Craft, and may recommend plans for the better regulation of Grand
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Lodge, and the arrangement of its general transactions." The words proposed to be added were: "But nc recommendation or reports of t h e Board shall be issued for the consideration of the Craft until they shall have been discussed by the members of Grand Lodge, in Regular or Especial Meeting assembled." The amendment was intended to avoid the former action, censured by Grand Lodge, and on division was declared carried. The vote for the resolution was 269, and against 132. Quarterly,
April
29, 1914.
M.". W.V LORD
AMPTHILL,
Pro
Grand Master, on the Throne. This was the occasion of the Annual Grand Festival, and before retiring for that purpose the Pro Grand Master made a very excellent speech to the brethren, showing the true basis for the love and harmony that should exist between brethren. He then welcomed M.-. W.'. Bro. Col. R. KING STEWART, Grand Master of Scotland, and his associate Grand Officers, in quite felicitous terms, saying: " I t would be almost impossible t o receive a more signal or welcome compliment." Grand Master Col. STEWART responded gracefully and happily, and the doors were closed on the feasters. We admire very much more the custom of our Scottish brethren. They print the speeches at the Annual Feast, and as a rule they are very good. Of one thing we are always assured^-that the Grand Chaplain, as well as those who reply to the toasts "The Army" and "The Navy," will each and all be equally emphatic in their declarations of loyalty to and patriotism for their country, and that generally is, as it ought to be, the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason. Quarterly, Westminster, June 3, 1914. M.'. W.-. LORD AMPTHILL, Pro Grand Master. On the opening of Grand Lodge the technical brother was promptly on his feet trying to make an objection outside of the record on a question of confirming the minutes. He was sat upon promptly, and subsided. Grand Lodge voted immediately that an appropriation of three hundred guineas (ÂŁ315) be granted to the fund now being raised in Newfoundland for the relief of the widows and orphans of the 250 sealers who recently lost their lives in the ice fields. A like amount had been voted by the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland. Various committees to consider varipus questions were, after considerable palaver, voted upon and some selected. A telegraph message from Grand Lodge upon his birthday was sent to "His Majesty the King," and in response, after acknowledgment, the King said to LORD A M P T H I L L :
Will you convey to the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of England my sincere thanks for their good wishes. (Signed) GEORGE, R. I.
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Quarterly, London, September 21, 1914. R.'. W/. THOMAS F . HALSEY, Deputy Grand Master, on the Throne. Among the visitors we find the names of the following distinguished brethren:
M.". "W.'. M A L C O L M NICCOL, Past
Grand
Master,
and
M.v W.-. C. G R I F F I T H S , Past Grand Master, both of New Zealand. Also M.-. W.-. J. ADGER SMYTH, Past Grand Master of South Carolina. The war has called for the services of the Grand Master, the Pro Grand Master, and many other distinguished brethren, and matters of Grand Lodge work in which they are participants have in some cases been postponed or delayed. The Grand Lodge by its Board voices its appreciation.of the loyal and devoted service being rendered to their country by the officers above referred.to, and says: For those who fall In the struggle, or who sustain severe loss, sincere sympathy will be extended and ready aid afforded within the agencies of which the Craft is possessed. B u t the Board feels that Grand Lodge will wish t o join in the great national movement for the' relief of distress and alleviation of suffering, and proposals will be submitted to this end.
Resolutions were passed granting funds for relief of those distressed by the war, and expressing the confident hope "that the private lodges will do their full share in the national emergency." Grand Lodge made a donation of £6,000 in perpetual endowment of a lifeboat to be stationed at Baltimore Ireland, said lifeboat or any boat that may hereafter take its place to be named the "Duke of Connaught." M.: W.: ARTHUR, Duke of Connaught, Grand Master. V.-. W.-. Sir EDWARD LETCHWORTH, Grand Secretary.
FLORIDA —1914. Lodges, 226; members, 11,437; net gain, 644. Jacksonville, January 20th. M.-. W.-. GEORGE B. GLOVER, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) In his address Grand Master GLOVER says: "There are no curves in morals; we progress either to higher levels or to lower depths. Since yesterday we are either a day's journey nearer truth or twenty-four hours further in error." Making his application, he asks: But how do we stand in regard t o the law of progression? Are we better men and Masons? Are we holier in life and purer in thought? Have we risen to higher levels of fraternal love? Are our ears quickened to the cry of the distressed? Are our aspirations strengthened and increased in search of truth? If we can afHrmatively reply t o these questions we need talse b u t little thought of numerical increase or material gain, for we shall have achieved Masonry, the cardinal tenets of wliich a.Te brotherly love, relief and truth.
Six dispensations to form new lodges were granted, and thirteen lodges, granted charters at last Communication, were duly constituted.
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The Grand Master acted promptly in behalf of the flood sufferers; journeyed to Indianapolis; got there during a snowstorm; struck the usual hot bunch composing the local committee, of whom he says: "Our reception was anything but freezing;" the band played "hot time" music; and they closed with a resolution that looks familiar, concerning a National Grand Lodge, ending as follows: " I t could serve no useful purpose, and such an idea has no friend or supporter here." We suggest the resolution be stereotyped and be placed on all calls for future Grand Masters' conferences that may be issued by Indiana, Oregon, or any other jurisdiction that has a "bee in its bonnet." Grand Master GLOVBR makes the Oregon call (San Francisco to furnish the hall) part of his address, recommending that "the Grand Lodge of Florida in the strongest manner possible, stamp its disapproval upon any such proposition, and says further: "We cannot be too jealous of our sovereignty." The Grand Master sent out a circular letter against a cipher business, a chain letter solicitation fraud, and a masonic (?) benefit association that several brethren claimed had swindled them. The Grand Master referred the last matter to the proper state authorities, and he thinks "the rascals have hied themselves to other fields and pastures green." He says a good word for the help obtained from the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada, in weeding out the frauds who were wont to prey upon masonic benevolence. Twenty-four decisions certify to his desire to dispense light to his uninformed brethren. He acknowledges gratefully the valuable assistance rendered him by the efficient Grand Secretary, and by M.-. W.\ SILAS B . WRIGHT, chairman Committee on Correspondence. Grand Master FRANK B . WHITAKER, of Iowa, was received with Grand Honors and addressed Grand Lodge. A letter was received from Past Grand Master SAMUEL PASCO, giving illness as his reason for non-attendance. We trust that the ailment of our veteran representative is only temporary, and that he may soon be restored to health and activity. On report of Committee on Correspondence the Grand Lodge of Queensland was duly recognized and an exchange of Grand Representatives granted. Like action was also taken recognizing the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.-. Bro. SILAS B . W R I G H T , as usual,
furnishes the report—a good one—his twelfth. In opening he says: "We have missed the suggestion and advice of our co-laborers who have recently passed over the river, and there seems to be an increasing number leaving us each year." And then he adds the beautiful and touching stanza, beginning, "To the past go more dead faces, every year."
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Kansas for 1913 is fully reviewed, nearly seven pages being devoted to us. Grand Master HUTCHISON'S account of the St. Louis traveling trowel reception day exercises is taken almost entirely, with courteous approval and comment. The special report on request for recognition of Swiss-Alpina is taken in full, and he comments upon the report made by Past Grand Master GALLAGHER, of Massachusetts, on the topic of Continental Masonry, in which he classes the Grand Orient of Belgium and certain other bodies, as those that did not require the use of the Bible, and do not require a declaration by the candidate of a belief in T. G. A. O. T. U. He also cites the fact that the Grand Lodge of England has recently made a declaration on this subject, to which he calls attention in his review of England. In effect it is "that no visitor shall be admitted in any lodge under English Constitutions unless he shall present satisfactory evidence that he was initiated in a lodge in which the candidate is required to affirm a belief in T. G. A. O. T. U. The unanimity of sentiment on the part of Florida and Kansas as to the excellent work of the 0. E. S. in behalf of Masonic Homes, excites his comment and approval. In his conclusion Bro. WRIGHT takes up a number of special topics, discussing them intelligently and interestingly. Sorry we cannot stay longer. M.\ W.-. CEPHAS L . WILSON, Grand Master, Marianna. R.-. W.-. W I L B E R P . WEBSTER, Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. M.-. W.-. SILAS B . WRIGHT, Grand Correspondent, DeLand. Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 19,1915.
GEORGIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 647; members, 38,425; net gain, 1,619. Macon, October 28th. M.-. W.'. ROBERT L . COLDING, Grand Master. The Grand Master's address contains a long list of visitations made by him to ledges in the jurisdiction. The presence as a guest of honor of Bro. W M . H . T A F T , a former President of the United States, is noted for Webbs Lodge No. 166, at Augusta, March 12, 1913. There are several pages of decisions, nearly all of an elementary character, which could wisely have been left to the discretion of the local lodges. The full text appears of Grand Secretary F. E. YOUNG'S letter to Grand Secretary W O L I H I N , asking advice as to whether the York Grand Lodge of Mexico would continue to receive recognition from the Grand Lodge of Georgia if it should recognize the seceding Mexican Masons as " a Grand Lodge of the Scottish Rite, with regular jurisdiction over all Mexican Masons in this Republic, this Grand Lodge
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to be, as now, York Rite, with jurisdiction over all English-speaking York Rite Masons in the Republic." Bro. YOUNG says further: "You will note that this will amount practically to two Grand Lodges in the same locality, but of different rites, different forms of government, and different language and membership, actually making two jurisdictions as distinctly as though in different localities." . This letter, written by Bro. YOUNG, and worded so plainly as t o show his object in writing it, was to forestall the possibility of^uch action ever being presented for consideration to the York Grand Lodge of Mexico; but was entirely misconceived by Grand Master COLDING, who, after a fair statement of what such action, if taken, would amount to, entirely oblivious to Bro. YOUNG'S intent to forestall consideration proceeds to take it for granted that such action had been already taken, and he outlines his duty accordingly: Of course, I cannot foreshadow what our Grand Lodge will do; but I shall strongly recommend t h a t we put our stamp of disapproval in a most emphatic manner upon giving recognition to the new Grand Lodge of Mexico; and, furthermore, I would recommend that Georgia send out memorials to sister Grand Jurisdictions recommending that they do likewise.
There was no warrant whatever in Bro. YOUNG'S request for advice from the Georgia Grand Master for the following, viz: " I cannot but express my astonishment at the action you proposed taking in giving official recognition to the clandestine Grand Lodge," etc. This is amply borne out, ( l ) b y the fact that there is no such record, and (2) by the further fact that by Bro. YOUNG'S prompt action, the person or persons advocating such absurd proposition found themselves opposed by a united Grand Lodge, viz., the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, determined t o prevent even its consideration by that Body. The Grand Master's stampede before his own blanket shaking, affected the Georgia Committee on General Welfare, who recommended "that the incoming Grand Master take this matter up at once, ascertain what was done at the Communication of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico at its meeting in March, 1913, and satisfy himself regarding the legitimacy of said York Grand Lodge; and until this is done we recommend a suspension of our present fraternal relations." The York Grand Lodge in March, 1913, and again in March, 1914, said nothing, did nothing and recorded nothing to reward the watchful waiting of the Georgia Committee on General Welfare, and the record to date discloses nothing but masterful inactivity to reward the policy of watchful waiting. Previous to this three of the leading Masons of Mexico had been assassinated: BERNARDO REYES, February 9, 1913; FRANCISCO I. MADERO, February 22,1913; JosE M. P I N O SUAREZ, February 22,1913.
We commend to the Georgia Committee on General Welfare an additional subject for investigation, viz.: What responsibility, if any, for the death of any of these brethren attaches to what is known In Mexico as the "Clerical Party?"
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CORRESPONDENCE.—That no mistake was made in the selection of Bro. C H A R L E S L . BASS as correspondent is fully demonstrated in
his second report in that capacity. We like the man who has the courage of his convictions and asserts them boldly, but we admire the man who dares say: "We cannot defend ourselves as against these criticisms, for we feel that we really deserve the censure." Especially when there was no compelling necessity that he should be the scapegoat for the Grand Lodge, whose shortcomings he cheerfully assumed. The review of Kansas for 1913 is quite complimentary. "The crowning tangible glory of Masonry in Kansas" is noted in an excerpt from Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address citing the "efficient management of Superintendent SNEDDEN and his estimable wife." The excellent judgment of the Georgia correspondent is evinced in the following: "The Kansas Proceedings contains more valuable masonic information than any that comes to us. As a book of reference it is exceedingly helpful. Quoting our reference to the unique address of Grand Master NAPIER, he thinks that our suggestion of "taste would be different if we knew t h e close relationship of Grand Master N A P I E R and these brethren." We will concede the correctness of his "type of the cardinal virtue of justice." We give him entire liberty to mention the narne and say all. the nice things he pleases about our genial and lovable comrade—• the Grand Representative of Kansas near Georgia. We cannot recollect when we have not done so; and since we further fraternized at the General Grand Chapter a few years ago, our disposition to do so is stronger than ever. But we have tarried too long in Georgia, and find that between our space and cur notes for comment there is a difference that cannot be overcome or reconciled. M.'. *W.-. ROBERT L . COLDING, Grand Master, Savannah.
B.'. W.'. W. A. WOLIHIN, Grand Secretary, Macon. C H A S . L . BASS, Grand Correspondent, Atlanta.
Next Annual, Macon, October 27, 1914.
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IDAHO â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 6 1 ; m e m b e r s , 4,413; net gain, 319. Coeur D'Alene, S e p t e m b e r 8, 1914. M.'. W.-. C U R T I S F . P I K E , Grand Master. At t h e o u t s e t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n n o u n c e d : " I n m a k i n g m y r e p o r t I h a v e eliminated all m a t t e r s of a merely r o u t i n e c h a r a c t e r w h i c h involve no new or u n s e t t l e d principle, nor a n y deviation from o u r t i m e - h o n o r e d usages a n d c u s t o m s , a n d t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n of which w o u l d unnecessarily c o n s u m e y o u r t i m e and e n c u m b e r our r e c o r d s . " T h e G r a n d M a s t e r p a y s a well-deserved t r i b u t e t o t h e life a n d c h a r a c t e r of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J A M E S A L O N Z O P I N N E Y , G r a n d M a s t e r 1893, who passed u p higher F e b r u a r y 4, 1914, after a brief illness. An i n t e r e s t i n g history of t h e " G r a n d Lodge O r p h a n F u n d " a p p e a r s in t h e a d d r e s s : Forty-flve years ago, at the session of 1869, Bro. LAFAYETTE CAKTER, afterward Grand Master, introduced the resolution, which was unanimously passed, laying the foundation of this beautiful monument of masonic charity and good business judgment. Under the resolution each member of the Grand Jurisdiction was assessed one dollar annually, the principal to be set apart as a permanent irreducible fund, and never under any circumstances to be diverted from the original purpose; the interest only to be applied to the support and education of orphans of deceased brethren, or the children of indigent Masons. As time passed, the annual assessment was reduced to fifty cents and the amount allowed to any individual was raised from $50 to S120, and a few years ago to S240, per annum. About 1885 the scope of the benefit was widened to include indigent Masons, and a number of years laiter to include widows of deceased members. * * * Bro. CABTER was the father of the movement and Bro. JONAS W . BEOWN has been a trustee for twenty-eight successive years. Bro. CARTER says in closing his report as Grand Master in 1888: "Today, my brethren, I am prouder of my course in introducing what is known as the 'Orphan Fund Resolutions,' and sustaining them with all the energy that I was able to command, than all my other masonic life." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r g a v e s o m e excellent advice t c t h e G r a n d L o d g e a b o u t " a proper care a n d wise use of t h i s f u n d , " a good deal b e t t e r t h a n his speculations over physical perfection. T h e r e is an i n t e r e s t i n g reference t o t h e celebration of t h e e i g h t y n i n t h b i r t h d a y of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J A S O N W . B R O W N , t h e second G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n : " B r o . B R O W N was almost overwhelmed w i t h a profusion of flowers a n d greeted b y a r o o m filled with t h e m e m b e r s a n d visitors of Boise L o d g e . " T h e r e were a n u m b e r of brief addresses, some from those who h a d k n o w n h i m for fifty of t h e sixty-five years of his masonic life, a n d for t h e forty-seven y e a r s he h a d been a t o w e r of s t r e n g t h in t h e G r a n d Lodge. As a m a r k of r e g a r d for his m a n y years of unselfish service t o t h e f r a t e r n i t y , as well as t o m a n y other m o r a l a n d religious causes, he was p r e s e n t e d w i t h a purse well filled w i t h gold coins. After t h e meeting t h e m e m b e r s r e t i r e d to t h e dining r o o m for s u p p e r a n d . e n j o y e d a social h o u r . T h e whole affair was u n i q u e a n d impressive. T h e
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Grand Master gave some good advice on the topics, "smoking in lodge" and "electioneering and log rolling." We note the report of the Trustees of the Orphan Funds. I t is a grand benefaction t h a t they have administered—but we commend to the Trustees and the Grand Lodge primarily an observance of that standard rule laid down by t h e Master: "Let not your left hand know what your right hand doeth," and above all, don't herald the charitable work done, or humiliate those upon whom bestowed, by a publication of their names or their necessity. We note that the Grand Lodge authorized the Grand Master-elect to procure a neatly carved memorial stone and have same placed on the inside of the Washington Monument at Washington, D. C., the cost of stone and installation not to exceed $100.00. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. GEORGE E . K N E P P E R presents his thirteenth annual Report on Correspondence, covering the masonic field faithfully and well, Idaho has just come to our hands—hardly time for a scant examination—and must reach the printer at once to have a place in our review; so we must be content with what is written. M.-. W.-. ANDREW CHRISTENSEN, Grand Master, Sand Point. R.-. W.-. T H B O P H I L U S W . R A N D A L L , Grand Secretary, Boise. W.'. GEORGE E . K N E P P E R , Correspondent, Kendrick.
ILLINOIS —1914. L o d g e s , 824; m e m b e r s , 130,788; n e t gain, 8,146. Chicago,
October
13,
1914.
M v . W.-. H E N R Y
T.
BURNAP,
Grand Master. I n t h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d M a s t e r B U R N A P h e well defines t h e d u t i e s of A m e r i c a n M a s o n s in t h e horrible b u t c h e r y n o w t a k i n g place in E u r o p e , as follows: In the great conflict now in progress among the nations of Europe our modern civilization has already suffered a staggering blow. Thousands of lives and millions of treasiu'e are being sacrificed on the altar of national ambition, jealoxisy and avarice, to be followed by untold suffering, poverty and despair. While we rejoice that we live amid the blessings of peace and prosperity, we cannot remain IndiHerent to the cries of suffering humanity in other lands. The time seems not far distant when the fraternity will have its greatest opportunity to demonstrate to the world that brotherly love and relief are truly among its most prized tenets, and when the appeal comes I cannot but believe that our great Institution will be found foremost among those organizations which will respond most promptly and with the greatest liberality. Among the citizens of a nation so widely cosmopolitan as ours the prejudices and sympathies of individuals wiU naturally be divided along the lines of nativity or consanguinity. Notwithstanding this. In our character as Masons, it Is our duty to occupy a position of absolute neutrality and, since "Masonry hath always been injured by war, bloodshed and confusion," to employ our united efforts in the promotion of peace and, closing our eyes to the mere accident of birth or blood, tender our sympathy and assistance equally and Impartially to all.
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Reference is made to the death of M.-. W/. JOHN ROBERT THOMAS,
Past Grand Master of Illinois, but of late years of Muskogee, Oklahoma. One of the most intellectual, most widely known, and most distinguished members of the Craft of IIHnois was Bro. JAMES B . M C FATRICH, whose death is noted by the Grand Master. He was one of the long line of distinguished orators who served the Grand Lodge of Illinois as Grand Orator, and M.: W.: Bro. BuRNAP well says, that as such he "delivered an oraticn which will long be remembered as one of the most finished and beautiful ever presented in our Grand Lodge." In the Grand Master's list of distinguished dead of other jurisdictions we find record of one of Kansas's brightest and best—our much loved and much lamented FRED WASHBON, Past Grand Master, who, in addition to the highest honors in almost everything masonic, had attained perfection in a degree that is not conferred by universities or colleges, or even masonic bodies. He was master of the art of loving his fellowmen. That he was loved by all who came within the circle of his acquaintance, goes without saying. The Grand Master recommended that the invitation to join "iome central representative masonic body" be courteously declined, for the reason to join«such body would be "to abandon that independence which this Grand Lodge has always insisted was a prerequisite to recognition." Bequests to amount of $105,000 have been made to the Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home at La Grange; and $50,000 to the Illinois Masonic Home at Sullivan is also noted. The $50,000 presented to Grand Lodge for a hospital at the Sullivan Home by the Illinois Grand Chapter was accepted, and the hospital is now being erected. The Grand Master visited Springfield Lodge No. 4 on the occasion of the delivery by Washington Lodge No. 9, of St. Louis, Mo., of the Traveling Trowel of Justice Lodge No. 753, of New York. "The occasion was an exceedingly novel and interesting one." The Grand Master suggested that the question of the advisability of the publication by Grand Lodge of Bro. ROBBINS' biography and a review of his expressed opinions on matters of inter-jurisdictional interest, be referred to the Committee on Correspondence, with a request to report thereon at this session of Grand Lodge. Whatever the outcome may be, a possible ray of promise is held out that the overtaxed correspondent's best utterances after— "Life's work well done, Life's race well run," may be read, or at least may be brought forth from the obscurity of the lodge Secretary's vaults, so as to be accessible for the purpose of reading. We are of the opinion that the only Grand Lodges that properly provide for a possible reading of the Correspondence Reports are those which provide for the printing and distribution of copies of
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the report to all the members of the Grand Lodge during its session. Illinois does so, and so far as our memory goes always has done so. The Grand Master reports bequests from Bro. CHARLES C. BISHOP and LoRENZ STOBHR; the first of which will produce about $250,000 and the second $5,000. The Grand Master attended the one hundredth anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. We note that he made a visitation to John Corson Smith Lodge No. 944, of Chicago. It is a personal gratification to read the record. The Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 368 is said to have eloped under such peculiar circumstances that he was deposed from his office by t h e Grand Master, which displacing was continued later by Grand Lodge until termination of charges then pending It seems to be apparent that the first object of masonic study for an Entered Apprentice never dawned upon him. He evidently was a KING SOLOMON Mason. I t is a just retribution upon the lodge for accepting and retaining as its title the name of a red-headed man who never had been a Mason, and was not eligible to be one. The 130,788 membership has made necessary the employment of a Deputy Grand Secretary, "to be appointed by the Grand Master at a salary not to exceed $1,200 per year." The Jurisprudence Committee wisely reported "that under a fair construction of our law, a dimit issued by a lodge in a foreign jurisdiction recognized by our Grand Lodge, in accordance with its laws, to an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft, may properly be construed as a waiver of jurisdiction in favor of any lodge in Illinois that may be lawfully petitioned by the holder of such a dimit for membership and advancement." The Committee on Correspondence approving the suggestion of the Grand Master and the Committee on Finance recommending the adoption of the report of the Correspondence Committee, Grand Lodge ordered that a suitable biography of M.-. W.'. Bro. JOSEPH BOBBINS, with a compilation of his writings, be prepared and published in the form of a memorial volume, and that a committee of three be appointed t o prepare and supervise the publication of such a book. The Committee on Music made a valuable report upon the words to be sung at the various situations in the three degrees. The entire service or any part of it may be used or eliminated at the discretion of the Worshipful Master. Past Grand Master L. A. BURRETT, of New Jersey, was received, honored, and made an oratorical effort, although he said the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey made no provision thei^efor, on the part of its Grand Masters. R.\ W.\ Bro. NEWTON R . PARVIN was introduced, and in the
course of his remarks incidentally alluded to "the grandest masonic library in the world."
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The seventy-fifth anniversary of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Illinois was celebrated in an elaborate manner on the evening of the first day of the Communication. Past Grand Master LEROY A. GODDARD delivered a cordial welcome. Past Grand Master OWEN SCOTT spoke of the "glorious past." This was his prelude: "To brush back Niagara with a feather duster . would be a'task as easy as to exhaust the story of Masonry in Illinois in the brief space at my disposal." He traced the planting of the seeds of fraternity in the western wilderness from 1804 to 1829; the birth of Freemasonry at Kaskaskia by old Western Star Lodge in 1804. He told the pathetic story of Kaskaskia, a village antedating the Territory of Illinois 100 years; the State 111 years; a white settlement at St. Louis 50 years; Port Dearborn (now Chicago) 96 years, and finally the very ground on which it stood swept away. He recited the story of Western Star Lodge No. 107, at Kaskaskia, chartered and constituted June, 1806, by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and makes due obeisance to "Pennsylvania our mother." The organization of the first Grand Lodge December 9, 1822, at Vandalia, Governor BOND, the first Governor of Illinois, being its first Grand Master, is also given, and the History of Freemasonry in Illinois by Past Grand Master JOHN C . SMITH is cited to show that the last record of this original masonic Grand Body is found in the proceedings of "Strangers Union Lodge No. 14," of Galena, 111., of date June 11, 1829, when it was voted to return the charter and apply to the Grand Lodge of Missouri for a new one. In 1840, at Jacksonville, "the light was rekindled." Six lodges were on the roll—No. 1 at Quincy, No. 2 at Equality, No. 3 at Jacksonville, No. 4 at Springfield, No. 5 at Galena, and No. 6 at Columbus. Far West No. 5 did not apply for its charter, but remained with Missouri, later taking a charter as Far West No. 41, which it forfeited in 1852. "From those six pioneers there are today more than 800 organizations where man's duty to man is illuminated by the sacred pages of the Great Light in Masonry. Bro. SCOTT, under topic "Distinguishing Features," noted three for which Illinois has been noted among other Grand Jurisdictions: 1st, In ritualistic perfection; 2d, The strength of the educational side of the Craft; 3d, Its system of organic and individual benevolences. Under the latter he mentions specifically Bro. ROBERT A. M I L L E R ' S great gift of the 264 acres near Sullivan, now the Masonic Home. Past Grand Master ALEXANDER A. B E L L spoke on "The Present," and Past Grand Master W M . B . WRIGHT on "The Future." The " P a s t " was grand, the "Present" glorious, the " F u t u r e " superb, and will come to pass when our prayers are backed by a faith that is based on something higher than our present conception of GOD'S infinite power and willingness to answer. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
Grand Master OWEN SCOTT furnishes
another of his admirable reviews, which, as usual, is highly complimentary to the masonic record of Kansas.
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T h e review of K a n s a s covers t h e Proceedings for 1914. T h e joint a p p e a l t o t h e Craft o n t h e p a r t of G r a n d M a s t e r C O L E a n d G r a n d H i g h Priest C O L E for the relief of O m a h a on a c c o u n t of i t s disastrous fire a n d t h e relief of t h e States injured b y t h e flood, is designated as " s o m e t h i n g o u t of t h e ordinary. I t is v e r y i n f r e q u e n t for a m a n t o b e b o t h G r a n d M a s t e r a n d Grand H i g h Priest a t t h e s a m e t i m e . B r o . C O L E , however, a p p e a r e d t o be big e n o u g h for b o t h j o b s a t o n c e . " S u b s t i t u t e " w a s " for " a p p e a r e d t o b e , " B r o . SCOTT. I t was a sure thing. B r o . S C O T T says of G r a n d M a s t e r C O L E ' S holding t h a t a by-law w a s v o i d : . " T h i s b o r d e r s t o o closely u p o n t h e insurance element. T h e r e c a n b e no such t h i n g as m a s o n i c i n s u r a n c e . " K a n s a s , t a u g h t i n t h e school of experience, endorses y o u r u t t e r ance, B r o . SCOTT. T h e N o r t h w e s t e r n M a s o n i c M u t u a l of Chicago fulfilled T E N N Y S O N ' S " C h a r g e of t h e L i g h t B r i g a d e : " Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why. Theirs but to do and die. T h e r e i s no such t h i n g as masonic i n s u r a n c e . B r o . Co LE was right. W h a t G r a n d M a s t e r C O L E said a b o u t t h e Masonic H o m e is exc e r p t e d . " H o n o r s a r e e a s y " b e t w e e n t h e Illinois a n d K a n s a s corres p o n d e n t s i n t h e estimate b y each of t h e o t h e r ' s G r a n d O r a t o r . Listen to B r o . S C O T T ' S compliment for t h e K a n s a s o r a t o r s : Kansas must be full of fine orators. Last year Bro. PICKLER'S oration was wonderful—one rarely excelled. This year Bro. FHANK STEONG, Chancellor of the University of Kansas, was the orator. H e delved deeply into the ancient mysteries of Egypt, and traced Masonry through many of its winding recesses in its evolution. When it emerged it was in speculative form and fit for the great service to mankind that it is now rendering. Bro. STRONG kept the oratory of Kansas on the high plane where Bro. PICK LEH left it. Bro. S C O T T , referring t o t h e K a n s a s a c t i o n , s a y s : " T h e Oregon m o v e m e n t for General G r a n d Lodge m e t with positive disapproval, a n d q u o t i n g t h e action t a k e n , s a y s : " S o s a y m o s t G r a n d L o d g e s . " Our d e a r B r o . SCOTT gets o u t s i d e t h e r e c o r d in t h e following: The rank of Past Senior Grand Warden was bestowed upon EGBERT FKEKE GOULD, of England, for "eminent services to Freemasonry." The honor to Bro. GOULD is most worthily bestowed, b u t the attempt t o make him a Past Senior Grand Warden of a Grand Lodge he never served is rather abortive. To have given him honorary membership would have been quite another matter. However, if the method pleases Kansas, well—it does not hurt Illinois. W e a r e afraid Bro. SCOTT did n o t carefully r e a d t h e K a n s a s action. E a c h s e p a r a t e clause i n d i c a t e d t h e bestowal of a n honor, clinching in t h e r e s o l u t i o n " a s a t o k e n of a p p r e c i a t i o n a n d acknowledgment of t h e e m i n e n t services t o F r e e m a s o n r y of B r o . R O B E R T F R B K E G O U L D ,
does h e r e b y bestow u p o n h i m t h e t i t l e a n d r a n k of P a s t G r a n d Senior W a r d e n , " e t c . W e bestowed all w e could possibly u n d e r t h e American form of M a s o n r y . So far as a c t u a l m e m b e r s h i p is concerned, t h a t w a s
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just as impossible as the election or appointment of a Grand Representative would be—he would take as he does today simply the title and rank. If a W.". Brother, he would become a R.". W.-. Brother. We did not elect him to actual membership, because there was no constitutional authority for so doing. Our review of Illinois for 1913 passes his inspection; and of our reference to the oration of Bro. LAWRENCE Y . SHERMAN, he says: "To the oration a very high compliment was paid." As Bro. SCOTT refers to the oration as a "superb production," it shows we are not far apart in this particular. When this report comes to the hand of the Illinois reviewer, if then living I shall have entered upon my year of jubilee, my fiftieth year as a Mason; begun in Illinois in 1865, continued in Kansas from 1872 until new, and in honor cf the event I wish to record my pride in my Illinois rnasonic ancestry, and to copy a line from Bro. SCOTT'S review of Kansas of which I have a like justifiable pride: "Illinois is honored by having Bro. M I L L E R as its representative." The honor and the gratification are all mine, Bro. SCOTT. Under Alabama, referring to the Masonic Home, Bro. S. says: "Experience has shown that best results cannot be obtained by keeping children and old people in the same institution. They should be separated. In time Alabama will conclude to segregate." M.-. W.\ HENRY T . B U R N A P , Grand Master, Alton. R.\ W.'. ISAAC CUTLER, Grand Secretary, Camp Point. M.-. W.'. OWEN SCOTT, Grand Correspondent, Decatur. Next Annual, Chicago, October 12, 1915.
INDIANA —1914. Lodges, 555; members, 66,192; net gain, 3,167. Indianapolis, May 26th. M.-. W.'. JOHN W . HANAN, Grand Master. Portraits appear at the commencement of the volume of Grand Master HANAN and the Grand Master-elect M.". W.-. Bro. MARTIN A.
ANDERSON.
A sketch of the Grand Master shows that he comes from good American stock, his father and uncle each losing their lives in the service of the "Union," the father being killed at the battle of the Wilderness. Indiana generally performs the welcoming act when possible. It. was made possible on this occasion. The orator was Bro. MAX MERRITT, a Rabbi, of Evansville, Ind. He was "a son of Israel," and he discussed the topic of Masonry from the viewpoint of a Jewish origin, dating its existence from the building of King Solomon's Temple, K I N G SOLOMON, in his view, being the originator and first real demonstrator of the principle of equality. We have to stop for a moment
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to consider what oodles of fun there would be in Indiana if K I N G SOLOMON were living, and invited to attend the General Grand Lodge at Indianapolis, and, accompanied by his numerous family and his wives by brevet, he were to put in an appearance and set up a claim as the original inventor of Masonry. The Goose and Gridiron adherents who insist that everything was operative previous to 1717 (or 1723) would proceed to present their jingles and eliminate everything prior to their day. Right here comes the suggestion: Why not refer these questions to the General Grand Lodge of Oregon (at San Francisco) the next one to meet, and if not settled there, let them come up again when Indianapolis is leady for its next General Grand Lodge. • Bro.. MERRITT'S address, aside from the assumption that the legend of the third degree—a modern addition—is historic fact, was an excellent one. We of course question the taste of discussing the variance in view between two supreme bodies of another rite before a Masonic Grand Lodge which is not concerned with either; but it was a welcoming speech, and he was like the gentlemen at the Quaker meeting where no one seemed "mcved" to occupy the time, who felt justified in presenting his hobby—free trade; and Bro. M. filled in with toleration, which in general terms is good Masonry. We note many familiar names in the Indiana list. Past Grand Master W M . RIDLEY was there representing Kansas; and among many others we are glad to note Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS present and on duty.
We miss Bro. JOSEPH A. M C K E E —
"tried and true"—so invariably right in everything masonic that we cannot recall any matter under consideration in which his judgment was ever a t fault. He would have highly honored Indiana Masonry as he has heretofore if Providence had permitted. We miss Bro. M C DONALD from his accustomed place and duty, but are pleased to note that the Grand Lodge remembered his faithful service and acknowledged it, and though unable for duty, is still at the head of his committee and marked for duty. We are sorry to note that Hacker Lodge No. 321 had its charter • revoked—a venerable and noble name. The Grand Master dedicated a new temple for East Chicago Lodge No. 595, delivering "an address for the Masons assembled, and after the banquet Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS delivered one of those masterly addresses for which he is so famed." The Grand Master received a beautiful gavel as a memento of the occasion. Upon report of M.'. W.". LINCOLN V. CRAVENS, for Jurisprudence
•Committee, an amendment to Section 98 of the General Regulations was made, said section to read: - SECTION 98. A brother, free from charges, may, upon written application accompanied with a receipt from the Secretary that his dues and other indebtedness t o the lodge are paid, and a majority vote of the lodge, dimit therefrom.
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By unanimous vote any Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft rnay, upon application, dimit therefrom. At time of granting such dimits to Entered Apprentices or Fellow Crafts, one-third of the tctal fee paid shall be returned for each degree not received. Dimits issued by other jurisdictions to Fellow Crafts and Entered Apprentices shall be given same reccgnition as those given to Master Masons. Application of Grand Lodge of Egypt for recognition, on report of Correspondence Committee was deferred for further investigation by committee. The same committee reporting as to recognition of York Grand Lodge of Mexico, says: That it is tlie opinion of your committee tliat there is no doubt as to the legality and standing of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and that the members thereof should be accorded every masonic courtesy by the lodges of this jurisdiction; but in view of the fact that a majority of the subordinate lodges are at recess, and in view of the general unsettled condition in the Republic of Mexico at the present time, your committee are of the opinion that formal recognition should be deferred until some future meeting of this Grand Lodge.
When astute national statesmen are unable to find cut "where they are at" in reference to the Mexican situation, we do not blame our Indiana brethren for practicing the hesitation step; but really in compariscn with the statesmen, they are optimists of a high order. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;For the first time in many years the.Indiana review comes to us subscribed by another name than DANIEL M C DONALD as author. Data is not accessible as we write, but we think that for about fifteen years Bro. M C D O N A L D has contributed the Correspondence Reports for the jurisdiction of Indiana. Grand Master in the year 1875-6, be brought to his task a ripe as well as wide experience in the various duties that Grand Lodges customarily assign to Past Grand Masters for performance, and which form the best basis for the wise judgment and conservative consideration of the matters entrusted to the Committee on Correspondence for report and decision. Handicapped for a few years by a severe injury which has confined him to his bed, nevertheless Bro. M C D O N A L D has been able until this year to furnish his report, covering the ground with his accustomed strength and vigor. Realizing his inability to perform the work this year, Bro. MCDONALD tendered his resignation as chairman to the Grand Master, who promptly declined to accept it, but assigned the duty of preparing the report to M.'. W.-. Bro. E L M E R F . G.4Y, of the committee, who was Grand Master 1912 to 1913, who has furnished the report for 1914. Bro. GAY approached his task with the same misgivings entertained by all his predecessors, as well as his co-laborers. The same "ghost" doubtless stood behind his chair as he wrote, and he voices the general confession as to things he "should not have done," or "things he has left undone," with the same hearty fervor with which his brethren of the Round Table have made like confession in the past.
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The review contains 125 pages and is a faithful review of the salient features of the various Proceedings. He makes pleasant acknowledgment of the references made about Bro. MCDONALD, and makes a faithful epitome of the Kansas volume for 1914. M.-. W.-. M A R T I N A. MOKRISON, Grand Master, Frankfort. R.-. W.-. CALVIN W . PRATHER, Grand Secretary, Indianapohs. M.-. W.-. D A N I E L M C D O N A L D Committee on Correspcndence,
Plymouth.. • M.-. W.'. E L M E R F. GAY, Committee on Correspondence, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 25, 1915.
IOWA —1914. Lodges, 520; members, 49,550; net gain, 1,965. Des Moines, June 9,1914.
M.-. W.'. Bro. FRANK B. WHITAKER,
Grand Master. (Engraved portrait frontispiece.) We do not usually pay much attention to pedigrees of the living, but this, from one written by Bro. CHARLES C . CLARK about Grand Master WHITAKER, is worth while: "Wherever he has gone he has made friends, dissensions have been healed, concord promoted, and zeal for our beloved Institution increased." There are two things missing from the Iowa report this year. One is the halo, or superscription, formerly noticeable above the cut of the Iowa Masonic Library, containing a claim of exclusiveness; the other is heralded in the°opening sentence of the record of Proceedings: "In accordance with the airangements made by the Grand Master with the local committee the usual parade and opening ceremonies were emitted this year." The invocation to "the Almighty Father," by Grand Chaplain J O S E P H F O R T NEWTON, was the dignified utterance of a soul .accus-
tomed to communion with GOD, the All Father.
Listen:
We praise Thee for the years agone, for the men of faith who builded faitlifully in other days, into whose labors we have entered and whose history we would continue. Those vanished years fall over us as the shadow of Thy presence, as a revelation of Thy commandment, as a prophecy of Thy guidance in days to come. Purify our hearts and our hands that we'may be wise and firm builders upon the foundations of our fathers, and that the young men who throng our temple gates may labor with insight and skill to establish the work of their hands. Make us men of true and understanding hearts, of high and pure ideals, and so lift up within us a noble and aspiring mind that we may march onward in the light of Thy benediction.
Des Moines has always been associated in our mind and memory with that inspired and prophetic utterance of ex-President GRANT, to the effect that the next great struggle in this country, the one that would test its continuance and endurance as nothing heretofore—except the Civil War—had done, would be a conflict for the preservation of our public school system.
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In an address of welcome (that could well have been abbreviated or censored) we find remarks reminiscent of the GRANT utterance,
showing the necessity of guarding well our American institutions. The speaker among other things said: We are glad to welcome you to our city because you stand for our free in stitutlons, for our country and our flag. You stand for the free school, the bulwark of our civilization. You stand for this institution because it brings our boys and girls into direct contact with the spirit of our government, and instils in their minds and hearts a patriotism that is unquenchable. Wherever the free school has charge of the making of the citizens of the nation, there you find civilization in its highest form; but when the education of the masses has been left to any sect, there we find a setting in of ignorance, a, gradual sliding back into hatred, fanatacism and barbarism.
Grand Chaplain NEWTON, responding, after a reference to "fear
GOD, honor the State and love the brotherhood," and a tribute to the flag, said: If ever the time should come—-which GOD forbid—that the most hallowed of our liberties is openly assailed or craftily undermined, this great Order will stand as a tower of strength in its defense. There is, however, no danger of such a peril so long as we are alert and watchful—none a t all, unless there should be a fading of ideals, a decay of manhood, and a base betrayal of the faith of our fathers. We are builders. Our work is constructive, not destructive. What we have to do is to broaden the skirts of light, and by as much as we do that, by so much do we dispel the darkness of bigotry and ill-will.
The Grand Master made two important visits outside of his jurisdiction—one to Washington Memorial Association at Alexandria, the other to a Grand Master's gathering at St. Louis. Each was full of gratifications and pleasures. His address is an able one, and demonstrates faithful and efficient service to the Craft. Questions of holding title to temple properties, how same were to be held by lodges, and advisability of incorporation, came to the Grand Master, who referred same to Past Grand Master W M . HUTCHINSON,
who filed a report in shape of a brief covering law and procedure in the matter, showing that under the State code ample provision was made for lodges to hold property and take title to the same in the name of the Trustees of the lodge. Iowa has a Committee en Masonic Research, of which quite fitly M.'. W.'. Bro. LOUIS BLOCK is chairman, from
whose report we
condense the following facts: The work of the committee has been largely confined to the following five (5) definite objects: 1. The establishment of a masonic lecture bureau in Iowa. 2. The organization of masonic study clubs. 3. The formation of classes in masonic law. 4. The promotion of the use of traveling libraries. 5. The providing of lecturers for the schools of instruction.
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The lecture bureau has been formed by maintaining in the Grand , Secretary's office a list of masonic lecturers, giving their names, terms and subjects treated. The Grand Secretary has kept in constant touch with the available lecturers and has rendered most satisfactory service by putting inquiring lodges in touch with men who could speak to them with great power upon the noble themes of Freemasonry. The topics "Study Clubs," "Law Classes," "Traveling Libraries," and lectures at the schools of instruction are also elucidated fully. During the past year eighty-four of the lodges of Iowa have listened to lectures on Masonry, "pvitting up their hard money for the privilege of listening to such a theoretical and intangible immaterial thing as a masonic lecture." Come to think of it, Bro. BLOCK, we agree with you; " I t is a most inspiring and encouraging sign." Bro. BLOCK'S report was adopted.
Grand Historian W. F . CLEIVELAND, Past Grand Master, reported the completion of the third volume of the history of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and that it will without doubt be published and distributed within the next ninety days. Bro. C. expresses.the wish that every Master Mason in Iowa could read the three volumes, covering a period of seventy years, and they perhaps would more fully appreciate how much of a debt of gratitude we oWe to the early settlers of Iowa who planted the standard of Freemasonry upon Iowa soil. The Grand Lodge expressed its appreciation of the volume written by Bro. C LEVELAND in an appropriation of $500.00 and expenses incurred. The record contains three pages of felicitations between Grand Secretaries. The Committee on Grand Master's Address give it high praise and commendation. We also find this: One of t h e essential requirements In every step of masonic procedure Is t h a t Masons be properly clothed; your committee, therefore, hastens t o endorse what the Grand Master says regarding befitting aprons for Grand Lodge officers, and urgently recommends t h a t the Finance Committee make such appropriations as will relieve the present embarrassment.
We regret that it was the closed season forfigleaves in Iowa, and trust the Finance Committee found a satisfactory substitute. The Committee on Fraternal Dead, Bro. W. E . M C C O N N E L L , chairman, made a beautiful report, from which we would excerpt largely if possible. Grand Chaplain JOSEPH FORT NEWTON made report upon the
short history of Masonryj and a committee, consisting of Past Grand Masters BLOCK and HUTCHINSON and Grand Treasurer SCHOONOVER,
was appointed t o arrange terms of compensation with Bro. NEWTON, and arrange for the publication. We notice during the session of Grand Lodge short addresses were made by competent brethren upon topics along the line of intellectual masonic progress and betterment; but the stenographer failed to do his work, and the orator who fails to have manuscript or other copy
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never is able to furnish copy from memory. There was one notable exception, an address by Bro. W. G. RAYMOND, in which he advocated that Masonry is a system of religion founded on the Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Man, the fundamentals cf which are contained in the first degree. I t was a thoughtful and scholarly address. There is a synopsis of another address on "Patriotism and Freemasonry." Our Iowa brethren have developed a line of work of great importance and value. Every Grand Body that has an ambition beyond the parrot note of ritualistic memorizing, must advance to a like improvement, or, if content with the rut it occupies, take its rating accordingly. There was a report on visitors, showing 451 visitors, of whom 194 lived outside of Des Moines, 244 in Des Moines, and 13 in eleven jurisdictions other than Iowa. Kansas had one visitor present. Cards were issued to visitors. We notice one Iowa lodge named Burning Brush. Doubtless intended for a scriptural name, after the fashion of the old lady who called her dog "Moreover." (Diagram furnished to any correspondent needing one.) â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge adopted resolutions approving the work of the Research Committee and the interest taken by the Masons of Iowa in the work of that committee, and suggesting the feasibility of a National Research Society, uniting the masonic students of the United States, and be an aid and help to the Grand Lodge of Iowa; therefore. Resolved, That the Research Committee of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Is hereby authorized to invito Masons of our sister jurisdictions in America to cooperate with us in the formation and development of a National Society of Research, whose aim and objects shall be the propagation and diffusion of the light of masonic linowledge and vmderstanding.
Bro. B LOCK and his committee have demonstrated the feasibility and advisability of such organization, and in the foundation laid in their work and reports fully demonstrated its utility and necessity. The masonic jurisdictions of the United States may well accept the object lesson presented to them and join heartily in the demand t o go forward. Yet, it must not be forgotten that Masonic Grand Bodies are slow to be convinced of utility, and even then hard to be persuaded, to adopt any measure that is upon new and undeveloped lines of procedure. Masonic instruction, enlightenment and development should not be for the few, but the masses of Freemasonry, and Freemasonry will never arrive at its best estate until opportunity and possession are theirs in full enjoyment. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were authorized to represent the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Canada (Ontario) and the Grand .Peace Festival in commemoration of one hundred years of continuous peace between Great Britain and the United States of America at Niagara Falls, July 15th and 16th, 1914. We congratulate them upon their safe return
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to neutral territory before nearly all the rest of the world became involved in wholesale murder. Legitimate war has its horrors, which no one to whom they have been familiar ever desires to see reproduced. The old historic expression in history of the "decimation of a Roman Legion," means less now than it did to our soldiers in active service; and had little significance to the soldiers of the Civil War where the record of a dozen Federal regiments showed a loss of sixty or more per cent, in a single battle. We recall a record authenticated by the government of such a loss, the memory of which makes it seem like a "pink tea" in comparison with recent losses on both sides of the European butchery now on between a couple of the Hague peace signatories. And there is poor Belgium—the innocent bystander. What has she done? In the words of the Great Pacificator, let us all unite in saying: "Let us have peace!" We must not fail to recall the presentation of aged brethren: Past Grand Junior Warden JOSEPH M . G R I F F I T H , ninety-two years of age, oldest elective Grand Officer (1861). Also a Civil War veteran. Six responded to a call for those Masons for fifty or more years, among them Past Grand Masters CHARLES T . GRANGER arid JAMES D . G A M B L E . I t was an inspiring event.
CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master Louis BLOCK'S report is entitled—like the marriage at Cana in Galilee—to the credit of having reserved the best for the last of t h e feast. I t is a difficult proposition after you have given Iowa all t h e space coming t o her, to know how to take care of 255 pages more. We learned once that a thirty-five mile forced march could be negotiated in a single day by a simple toe and heel movement added to a dogged determination to "get there Eli," and while we stop to regret t h a t space must be crowded, we conclude t h a t space must take care of itself. We are off the reservation. Listen to the opening: The clean-cut kindly countenance of Grand Master E LBICK C . Co LE looks out upon us from the first page of this neatly bound volume. Bro. COLE looks like a shrewd observer, a clear-headed thinker, a determined doer, and, above all, one who, like ABOTJ-BEN-ADHEM "loves his fellow men." His brethren will know whether we have read his face aright.
Taking t h e Kansas Grand Lodge opening prayer, he says: " I n his opening prayer the Grand Chaplain, FRANCIS S. BLANEY, implored the assistance of the Great Architect, saying (taking excerpt), and adding "This is masonic prayer. It is the right sort of prayer, not the kind of prayer which EMERSON decries as that 'which asks for mean and selfish ends.' I t is a prayer for inward light, for the realization of higher ideals of human character, and the expression of the hope to be of greater help to humanity, a prayer that remembers the week-day in an effort to keep it holy."
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He takes the opening sentences of Grand Master COLE'S address; what he said was sometimes expected of the Masonic Home, and introduces the concluding page or more of his address as follows: " I n bringing to a close one of the best Grand Master's addresses we have ever read, Bro. COLE stated," etc. And then Bro. BLOCK at the conclusion says: "We did read that face aright! There is no question about it!". Bro. FRANK STRONG, the Chancellor of the University of Kansas delivered a memorable oration on "An Ancient and Honorable Institution," and when his brethren heard it, they ordered it printed in full in their Proceedings. We wish that the space allotted to us would aUow us the privilege of paying him the same compliment. As it Is, we must content ourselves with the following quotations.
And then he takes two pages of solid typed excerpts. He gives a description of the Kansas seal, which he says is an interesting one. He notes the "short but interesting history of t h e Past Grand Masters' Association, by Past Grand Master BBSTOR G . BROWN.
When our last batch of Proceedings were brought us, we were asked if we had read the Iowa volume. We said we had not, and were advised "Look out for your hatband when ycu do." We have no necessity to "relieve the pressure," as the old philosopher " J . N . " used to say, but we do highly and gratefully appreciate the kind references we find there made to our work. Three pages are devoted to excerpts from the- Kansas report and comments thereon. What we said about Grand Chaplain JOSEPH FORT NEWTON and the masonic "classics" written by him, and how he
came to write them, are all taken, and with Bro. B LOCK'S running comment, take on an improvement and interest not before discernible. Bro. NEWTON'S "classics" are now gathered in a book that through an arrangement between the Grand Lodge of Iowa and Bro. NEWTON will soon be published, and from the specimens of his skill we have already seen, we have not the slightest doubt that it will give to any Mason who reads it a higher and grander conception of Masonry than any he has heretofore had, or thought it possible to have. This is in anticipation of Bro. BLOCK'S following remark: "Just wait, Bro. M I L L E R , until you read Bro. NEWTON'S book, and then you will find, as his brethren in Iowa have found, that the English language will not afford you sufficient adjectives with which to adequately express your appreciation of the work cf this great and good man." Bro. BLOCK voices approval of what we said of R.'. W.'. Bro. ROBERT FREKB G O U L D .
"A fellow feeling makes one wondrous kind." Bro. BLOCK had a like experience to ours, and we had his sympathy in our misfortune. We are more inclined to "feel each other's woes" when we have had woes of our own of like character. We have always been a firm believer in the truth of the enunciation that "Masonry is a progressive science." We wish to voice our
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gratification in what the Grand Lodge of Iowa has done in demonstration of the living fact and truth that Masonry is a progressive science. What Masonry needs is more heart work, more brain work, and less laudatory chin music. M.-. W.-. CHARLES W . W A L T O N , Grand Master, Dubuque, R.-. W.-. NEWTON R . PARVIN, Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. M.-. W.-. LOUIS BLOCK, Grand Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Cedar Rapids, June 8, 1915.
IRELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. The process of evolution continues in the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Its volume of Proceedings is evidence of the fact that the powers that be are acquiring a justifiable pride in the record it sends out for the inspection of the masonic world. The volume opens to a fine portrait of "the Right Hon. T H E EARL OF DoNOUGHMORE, M.'. W.'. Grand Master G.-. L.-. of Ireland." Grand Lodge was opened by Deputy Grand Master Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON in Stated Communication, held in Dublin on St. John's Day, December 27,1913. The Grand Master is the Deputy Chairman of the Great Britain House of Lords, which body has been having troubles of its own in attempting to finish legislation in the brief intervals of peace and quiet permitted it b y that dominating power, the Military Suffragettes. . The Grand Master's letter contains the following explanation for his absence: DEAR BRO..FLAVELLE: I t is with very great regret that I have to say t h a t a series of misfortunes have prevented my being in Ireland now, and that I am thus prevented from attending the meeting of Grand Lodge on St. John's Day. R.-. W.-. Sir CHARIJES A. CAMERON, the Deputy Grand Master,
presided in his stead, and his address demonstrated his loyalty to his chief, even though he did suggest his ofiice as Deputy was likely to prove all but an absolute sinecure. He said: I think you have a Grand Master who will leave his Deputy little to do, for one who a short time after his election to his high office was able to attend so many business meetings, and able a t the same time to dine three times in the one week at masonic dinners, is a most exceptional Grand Master. [Laughter.!
The usual- comparative statement is made showing that the benevolent institutions of Ireland Masonry are taking care of 101 girls and 101 boys, while England, with its twenty-five or thirty millions larger population, takes care of 250 girls to Ireland's 101, showing what R.'. W.-. Bro. CAMERON well claims, that Irish Freemasonry may be proud of its benevolent institutions.
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Deputy Grand Secretary H. E. F LAVE LLE pays a high tribute to the late Grand Master, the DUKE OF ABBRCORN, a part of which we take: Many great men in England and Europe mourn the loss in him of an equal; but it is a greater thing and a true thing to say that many humble friends of his in the North of Ireland—farmers, artisans, and laborers—will go sadly to their beds tonight in the thought that they have said good-bye to a friend. The death is announced of Lt. Col. A. VESEY DAVOREN, who was
initiated in Lodge 2, Dublin, in 1854; later affiliated to the Military Lodge No. 728, of which he remained a subscriber to the last. He was prominent in the Scottish Rite, and held office in the 33°. "His interest in the welfare of his lodge, of which he was Secretary, never flagged until his death, at the advanced age of ninety-two years." Another estimable member of the same lodge, as well as a very distinguished soldier. Field Marshal Viscount .WOLSE LEY, died during the year. He was initiated in Lodge No. 728, in 1854, when serving as a subaltern in the 20th Regiment. In the museum at the Freemasons Hall in Dublin there is a very beautiful specimen of his penmanship. He became an expert draughtsman in Dublin prior to joining the army, while studying engineering with a relative. It is a far cry to the Crimea, or the war there, where young WOLSELEYwon his first distinction; but we remember the outlines of the incident as narrated at the time. I t was very early in the morning, before reveille, and WOLSE LEY, on duty in the trenches, from indications on the part of the enemy, became impressed with the conviction that the Russians intended to make a sortie, and as best he could quietly arranged for a proper reception. The visitors arrived, and were received with the honors their due. The sortie was repelled after a desperate fight, and WOLSE LEY was named in General Orders, promoted, and^tarted on a career that was untarnished from first to last, and reflected the highest glory on the British Army. Queensland has shown her interest in the Grand Lodge of Ireland in the appointment as Grand Representative near Ireland of R.'. W.'. Bro. EDWAKD H . B U R N B , who took a prominent part in the negotiations
respecting the recognition of that Grand Lodge, and whose services in the matter were gracefully acknowledged by a handsome jewel of office being sent over from Brisbane, and formally presented toBro. B U R N E at the December Communication of Grand Lodge. The interest in the jewel is enhanced by the fact that it was manufactured out of gold found in Queensland, and the case from wood grown in the Colony. Bro. FLAVELLE, Deputy Grand Secretary, has given us a very excellent showing of Freemasonry in Ireland in every respect but one, and that is the failure to furnish comparative statistics frcm which to form a judgment of the growth and progress of the fraternity under the Irish Constitution for the year last past. While the Grand Lodge roll shows lodges numbered up to the number of 1009, yet a careful study of the list shows only 490 lodges comprise the entire list of lodge enumeration. As to the number of members, the only inkling we have
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is his statement under head of Finance: " T h e accounts for the year will not be made up until the 31st of December (1913), but there is every reason to expect that they will show a satisfactory result. In 1912 the amount received in fees for the registration of candidates amounted to £1,954, which was a record sum received on that account in any one year in the history of Grand Lodge, and represents an accession of about 1,800 new members to the Order in Ireland." We note an item in the report from the report of the Provincial Deputy Grand Master of Antrim, covering its 128 lodges: "The popularity of Freemasonry is still growing, and our Inspection Committee is fully occupied, as evidenced by an increase of 900 members to our ranks during the yeSr, making a total of 8,400." The volume contains an interesting account of the installation ceremonies of the Most Worshipful Grand Master the EARL O F DONOUGHMOEE.
The address of the Grand Master was full of life, enthusiasm and vigor. I t was hearty, generous and loving, and was received and welcomed with hearty enthusiasm by all the representatives and brethren present. Deputy Grand Master Sir CHARLES CAMERON received high and well deserved praise from the Grand Mastei his chief, and responded in a manner indicating that the highest and best fraternal feeling exists in the Craft, which speaks well for the future of Masonry in Ireland. No Correspondence Report. M.-. W.-. Right Hon. T H E E A R L
O F DONOUGHMORE, Grand
Master. R.-. W.-. H. E. FLAVELLE, Deputy Grand Secretary and Treasurer, Dublin. Next Annual, Dublin, December 27, 1914.
KENTUCKY —1913. Lodges, 585; members, 40,459"; net gain, 1,677. Louisville, October 21, 1913. M.-. W.-. JOE H . EWALT, Grand Master. Portraits of Grand Master EWALT, and Grand. Master-elect ORIE S. WARE, appear at opening of the volume. Our Kentucky brethren have a very courteous and reverent custom, and one we would like to see established in Kansas. They have a seat in- the Grand East provided for the oldest Past Grand Master of the jurisdiction, and the record opens with the appointment of a committee of three Past Grand Masters, who seated Past Grand Master HENRY BosTWiCK in the chair provided for the oldest Past Grand Master of the jurisdiction. The record reads: "Bro. BOSTWICK, now in his eighty-sixth year,- responded briefly to the cordial greeting of the members of the Grand Lodge."
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The speech that the Kansas Dean, M / . W/. J. JAY BUCK, would make on such an occasion would captivate the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"and lighten the gloom as it were." In his address Grand Master EWALT recites the memorial issued by him on the death of Past Grand Master H A R R Y BAILEY, who "was
cruelly assassinated January 27,1913," etc. We are not a "Sherlock," but we would like to inquire if it was a coincidence cr simply a circumstance, viz: "On the day that he died he received his commission as deputy collector in the Sixth Revenue District of Kentucky." The Grand Master referred to a difference of views between certain official members of the Masonic Home Corporation and the Grand Officers, who were members ex officio of the Corporation. As the Craft had contributed almost $750,000 under assessments made by the Grand Lodge upon the Craft at large, and the Grand Lodge had contributed of its own funds $250,000 more, making a total of practically one million of dollars, he thought it time for the Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges to control the institution. The Grand Master's recommendation was referred to a special committee, who reported that they believed that "changes can be made that will put the legal status in exact accord with the true ownership and adjust the entire situation to the satisfaction of all Masons." On the report of the commitee, which was adopted, Grand Lodge "appointed a committee of three, with full power to act in the premises, and to report back to this Body at its next meeting." Committee was given full power to take the necessary legal steps. The Grand Master's action was timely and good. A resolution was adopted for the appointment of a committee of three to gather the facts of interest relative to the history of each of the active and defunct lodges of Kentucky, and report same in typewritten manuscript to Grand Lodge at its next meeting. The Committee on Jurisprudence, with an utter disregard for the courtesy and chivalry characteristic of the sons of the State, reported as the eleventh clause of their report the following: 11. We recommend that the request of Hansom Lodge No. 766, to the effect that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and the Order of the Eastern Star adopt (1) common sign and pass by which the members of the two (2) Orders may make themselves known to each other, be declined.
This reminds us. The only question asked by an artillery officer in case of a premature discharge of the gun was, "Who was the man at the vent?" Bro. CLARKE, where were you? We find the following suggestion in the report of the Committee on Homes: As Masonry teaches us to be true to GOD. our coimtry and ourselves, our patriotism and our gratitude to the great men who made it possible for Freemasons to meet without let or hindrance would be beflttingly shown if "Old Glory" was flying from a flagstaft'over our domain.
The report was adopted.
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Grand Lodge was invited to attend the 125th anniversary of Lexington Lodge No. 1, and, in connection with the tender of the invitation, its Master, JESS ROSZELL, presented to Grand Lodge a complete history of Lexington No. 1, "the oldest lodge west of the Alleghenies, chartered in 1788 by the Grand Lodge of Virginia." The Grand Lodge gave Lexington No. 1 a vote of thanks for the copy of its history, and on motion every representative of Grand Lodge was urged to attend the 125th annual celebration of Lexington No. 1. The Grand Master was; the recipient of various tokens in the shape of flowers from the masonic bodies to which he belonged, and the wife of the Grand Master was included in loving remembrances. Past Grand Master W. W. CLARKE, after an opening of six words, settles down to business with his Report on Correspondence. Reviewing Kansas for 1913 he notes Grand Master HUTCHISON'S adaptation of the E M E R S O N ' t e s t of civilization to :Kansas Masonry, and excerpting it says: "High commendation this, and we doubt not fully deserved. The three decisions reported are taken. Copying what the Kansas Committee on Reports of Grand Officers said relative to conferring degrees in less than statutory time, he adds: Since the law authorizes such dispensations, the advice of the committee should, we think, be heeded; but It seems to us the better plan would be to remove the matter from the dispensing power of the Grand Master. I t Is practically impossible for t h a t officer, under some circumstances, to decline to issue such dispensations so long as the law authorizes them; in fact, the authorization of them implies their necessity.
He says:
"One of the best orations on Masonry we have read
was that of Judge RICHARD M . PICKLER.
We quote its conclusion;"
and after taking it fully, he adds: " I t is a hopeful sign when the judges of our courts can turn aside from their duties to prepare and deliver such lectures. He considered the Kansas Correspondence Report on Swiss Alpina "of such importance and value that we quote it in full." He says: "We regret that the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky did not reach the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence in time to be reviewed by him." It sometimes happens that promptness in delivery of the Kentucky volume permits us to review it for the same year's report. This is always a gratification, because upon' any new question of masonic law, procedure, or variance from custom, we nearly always find ourselves in accord with our Kentucky brother. We agree with Bro. CLARKE that chiefly, a Correspondence Report should be a discussion of jurisprudence. I t will come to that some day; the chestnuts of Masonry have in the main been laid aside; some of the very new writers occasionally attempt to revive interest in one, but it is getting exceeding difficult to do so successfully.
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Bro. CLARKE concludes his report as follows: "The foregoing pages if carefully read, as they ought to be, will disclose to the reader the gratifying fact that the great Order of Freemasonry the world over is making tremendous strides. Its numbers are phenomenally increasing; its funds mount into millions. Better still, in its great work for humanity its achievements are glorious. May the Supreme Architect of the Universe guide and direct it to yet greater efforts of magnificent endeavor. M.'. W.'. ORTE S. WARE, Grand Master, Covington. R.-. W.-. DAVE JACKSON, Grand Secretary, Louisville. .
M.'. W.\ W M . W . CLARKE, Grand Correspondent, Owensboro. Next Annual, Louisville, October 21, 1914.
LOUISIANA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 222; members, 15,883; net gain, 731. New Orleans, February 2d.
M.-. W.-. E M I L SUNDBURY, Grand
Master. The frontispiece opens to a portrait of the Grand Master-elect M.-. W.-. Bro. JAMES H . CALDWELL.
A distinguished visitor was received with the private Grand Honors and seated in the East, after he had made the customary display of oratory expected from a Kentuckian. M.'. W.'. Bro. BERNARD G . WITT was in New Orleans to pay an official visit to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana, which convened next day in New Orleans, in his capacity as General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. The Grand Master's address constitutes an excellent record of the growth and progress of Masonry in Louisiana during his administration. The net gain of 731 in membership during the year was the largest in the history of the. Grand Lodge. The Grand Master granted a dispensation to confer the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason upon an Entered Apprentice Mason, saying: There appeared to mo no valid reason why a brother Mason should be barred from advancement, when he is morally worthy of it, because through misfortune he has been unable to meet with literal precision a technical requirement, but is not incapacitated to fulfill the obligations and perform all the duties of a Mason, both within and without the lodge.
We think the general consensus of masonic opinion and action concurs with the general rule that a brothei's right to advancement is superior to any misfortune or accident that may befall him. The cases are numerous where it has been ruled that a Mason losing a limb is not thereby precluded from further advancement.
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It is rather peculiar that those most strenuous in claiming that Speculative Masonry began in 1717, and that Operative Masonry was then utterly done away with, still adhere to the old stonemason theory of physical perfection, the reason for which no longer exists. The Grand Master had justice as well as reason on his side, and should have been fully sustained. We find in the necrology report a beautiful tribute to a noble character, M.". W.". Louis PETER DELAHOUSSAYE, Past Grand Master. He was a pupil in the Louisiana Military Institute, of which W M . TECUMSEH SHERMAN then was principal, just before the Civil War. He enlisted in the "St. Mary Cannoneers," where he distinguished himself, so that he soon rose to the rank of lieutenant. He was later detached from his command and made adjutant in SQUIRES' battalion of artillery, with which he served to end of the war. Some old vet who wore the "blue" will enjoy this: A tattered and torn little flag In the Confederate Memorial Hall In New Orleans tells a story of the boy soldier's bravery and zeal. His command was captured by the enemy, b u t not its flag, for young DELAHOUSSAYE had wrapped it around his body and thus saved it from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Later, as a man, while a steamboat captain, he made an enviable record in saving lives imperiled on other boats by reason of fire or flood. The Grand Lodge listened to an oration which took ANDERSON'S • extravaganza and PRESTON'S fanciful imaginings as its basis for historic truth. He drew on his own imagination for the following: " I tell you further, that not an officer of the Revolution, from the degree of Major to that of Commander-in-Chief, but was a Mason, with one dark exception—that of BENEDICT A R N O L D . ' "
This lets in that estimable character Lt. Col. AARON B U R R , who was no more eligible to election as a Mason than was his successful competitor for the Presidency THOMAS JEFFERSON, to whom the ora-
tors have attached the masonic halo times without end—are doing it yet. We really are sorry for BENEDICT; but the only lasting regret we ever had over the result of his act was that GEORGE WASHINGTON'S offer to trade ANDRE for BENEDICT was not accepted by the British
commander. Now, we think BENEDICT really ought to be forgiven, and that empty niche at Saratoga be filled with his statue. Nothing should stand against him on the field glorified by his unrivalled gallantry and heroism. We feel like letting the orator off easy this time—but if it occurs again, the next one ought to be pilloried. We have plenty of reasons why BENEDICT should be forgiven, but with SHAKESPEARE'S eminent soldier, we say: "If reasons were as plenty as blackberries, we will give none on compulsion." B . A R N O L D was a Mason, and t h a t was the reason WASHINGTON
made the reniark, "W^hom can we trust now?" when his treason was manifest.
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The masonic portion of M / . W/. Bro. THOMAS'S address was "forcible and instructive." The Grand Lodge adopted a motion to distribute 16,000 pamphlet copies of the address. Past Grand Master CHARLES P. BUCK, Louisiana's most eloquent speaker, as well as ablest Mason, delighted Grand Lodge in the response made by him to the welcome extended the Grand Representatives by the Grand Master. Past Grand Master WITT, of Kentucky, followed him and made a beautiful address, brief, but well and eloquently expressed. Our Louisiana brethren had a feast of reason and flow of soul—yea, verily. CORRESPONDENCE.—After two hundred pages devoted to names, we come to twenty-six pages of Correspondence Report, by R.'. W.'. Bro. H E R M A N C . DUNCAN, in which place is found for the Kansas
Proceedings for 1913, and space taken to consider Grand Master HUTCHISON'S decisions in reference to use of phone in making a committee report, and also where committee reported lack of necessary mental or physical qualifications to be made a Mason, no ballot was necessary. The Supreme Council of Columbia was recognized and an interchange of representatives requested. M.-. W.-. JAMES H . CALDWELL, Grand Master, Robeline. R.\ W.'. RICHARD LAMBERT, Grand Secretary, New Orleans. W.'. H E R M A N C . DUNCAN, Grand Correspondent, New Orleans.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February, 1, 1915.
MAINE —1914. Lodges, 205; members, 30,294; net gain, 422. Portland, May 5, 1914.
M.-. W.-. E L M E R P . S P O F F O R D , Grand
Master. In his address the Grand Master voices a general consensus of thoughtful Masons as to the necessity "that we exercise a more than ordinary degree of caution in the admission of members." After citing the disturbance of harmony and other evils to the membership by unworthy members, he refers to a fact within the knowledge of most' Masons: As it is one of the infirmities of liuman nature tliat men judge of an institution lilte ours by the most unworthy of its members, it will follow that the low moral rank of such members in the community will characterize and mould public opinion with reference to the whole masonic body. When such weighty consequences hang upon the e.xercise of this right, prudence dictates that we should, in exercising it, be governed by the most cautious and well considered deliberation.
There are two loving tributes to a noble and beautiful character— M I L L A R D F I L L M O R E HICKS.
One by the Grand Master, in which
he uses the legend as told in the "Tragedy of Ion," giving the answer
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of pagan love—"we shall meet again," supplementing it with the Mason's abiding faith, as well as the faith and knowledge so well expressed by WHITTIER:
"I know not where his islands lift, Their fronded palms in air; I only know I cannot drift. Beyond his love and care." Thesecondmemorial was presented by M.\ W/. ALBRO E. CHASE,
who was requested by the Grand Master to prepare it. is the perfection of charm and beauty:
His conclusion
As we dropped the sprig of acacia we thought of the kindly, generous heart forever stilled, the pleasant, cheerful face and cordial hand-clasp we shall so sadly miss, but we realized that it will be but for a little while, for, one and all, we are " 'Nearing home,' the shadows gently falling. Hide from our view earth's harsher sights and sounds; And voices loved and lost are softly calling, Telling where homo and happiness are found." Upon Report of Correspondence Committee the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was recognized and exchange of Grand Representatives permitted. Request for recognition of Grand Lodge of Egypt was not granted. The Committee on Publication, oblivious to the fact that the masonic world still desires to read what JosiAH H. DRUMMOND contributed to its enlightenment, declined to recommend a publication of Volumes IV and V of the Maine Grand Lodge Proceedings—which, as we need a copy in our business, we think was a -— mistake. The Grand Lodge did better with the card index system, adopting the same) on report of the Finance Committee. The Jurisprudence Committee cut us out of an item by failing to report on decisions of the Grand Master—taking until next year to report on same. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.'. W.-. Bro. ALBRO E . C H A S E , as usual,
finds something in the Kansas volume (1914) that he thinks "available" for the use of the Maine biethren; two pages of excerpts are taken. Grand Master COLE'S address, and the Kansas Correspondence Report running a neck and neck race for the wire as space fillers. (Beg pardon, but it is State Fair day, and the races are on, and while the reviewer is at his task he is not entirely oblivious.) We insinuated mildly last year that Bro. CHASE'S classification as to age was unknown to us, but one qualified to fill DRUMMOND'S place was no youthful writer; and he fell to it, confessing to nearly the scriptural limit, and that he was made a Mason in 1868. 1865 was our year of Masonry, and the Grand Lodge of Illinois started in business about the same time we acquired the right to be called a "Sucker."
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U n d e r N o r t h D a k o t a we find: We believe that North Dakota is the first of the Grand Jurisdictions to give oflBcial recognition to the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. This they did by appointing a committee "to carry officially the greetings and the best wishes of the Grand Lodge" to the Grand Chapter at its meeting the day following the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. M.-. W.-. T H O M A S H . B O D G E , G r a n d M a s t e r , A u g u s t a . R.-. W.-. S T E P H E N B E R R Y , G r a n d Secretary, P o r t l a n d . M.'. W.-. A L B R O E . C H A S E , G r a n d Correspondent, P o r t l a n d . N e x t A n n u a l , P o r t l a n d , M a y 4, 1915.
MANITOBA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 76; m e m b e r s , 6,929; n e t gain, 474. B r a n d o n , J u n e 1 0 t h . M.-. W.-. E D W A R D M . W A L K E R , 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 was present in t h e person of t h e Grand Master. M.-. W.-. B r o . W A L K E R presents in clear conception a n d glowing language t h e work of M a s o n r y in t h e pioneer d e v e l o p m e n t of t h e W e s t . H e also presents s t r o n g l y its special fitness for such work: No better agency than Freemasonry exists for the accomplishment of such laudable work. Freemasonry recognizes no special theological doctrine or political opinion, no special nationality or sect. It is founded on the broad trinity of the fatherhood of GOD, the brotherhood of man, and the immortality of the soul. It embraces men differing widely in religious, political, economic, and other opinions; men representing widely different spheres in life. It affords a meeting place where all such differences are subordinated, and where all stand on a common level alike, equals and brothers; on a plane where manhood is made the basis of life, and where allegory, symbol and precept direct the way to a wider and stronger brotherhood and a higher evolution. It admonishes a man to rise superior to ignorance, bigotry, persecution, superstition, and other associate abominations peculiar to the Dark Ages, to practice Brotherly Love, Belief and Truth, and to stand unspotted before the world. It expounds the noblest maxims and principles of action of which the mind has conception, and thus presents an ideal beyond human attainment. H e m a k e s p a r t of his address something we h a v e heretofore t a k e n for its s t r e n g t h , b e a u t y a n d wisdom a n d which he refers t o as " o n e of t h e noblest p o r t r a y a l s of ' a M a s o n ' t h a t has come t o m y a t t e n t i o n ; " a n d t h e n he t a k e s G r a n d Chaplain J. F . N E W T O N ' S beautiful answer t o t h e question " W h e n is a M a n a M a s o n ? " (See I o w a , 1913.) T h e address of M.". W . \ B r o . W A L K E R , is a n o t a b l e one, a n d his record of accomplished work is like u n t o it. P r e s e n t a t i o n s of a h a n d s o m e chain collar and jewel t o each of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s W M . C H A M B E R S and J O H N W . H A R R I S were m a d e on behalf of G r a n d Lodge, and each recipient m a d e t h e c u s t o m a r y a p p r o p r i a t e response.
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The District Deputy Grand Masters made reports showing zeal, progress and efficiency. The Board of General Purposes made report, and its report was received and adopted. We note "the growing substantiality of the 'Aged and Indigent Masons F u n d . ' " The Board requested that Grand Lodge arrange for a contribution of twenty-five cents per member per year from each lodge, to be collected and placed to the credit of this fund. The Oregon Communication received careful consideration; the Board believed in promoting friendship, morality and brotherly love. "But your Board cannot recommend further action in connection therewith and desires to express grave doubt of the practical issue involved, having in mind the existent identity of each Grand Lodge in the government and regulation of all its individual interests." They all have the same idea,-though expressed in different phrase. We think, however, all would subscribe to this proposition: That it was an irreparable loss to Oregon Masonry when JOHN M. HODSON died. Committee on -Foreign Relations and Correspondence made report recommending recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, which was received and adopted. Grand Lodge allotted to the "Aged and Indigent Masons Fund" the sum of $3,350 which was out on loan. We note this tribute to Field Marshal VISCOUNT WOLSELEY: "A great soldier, a beloved citizen of the Empire; a good Mason, respected, admired and beloved by all." The Grand Representatives were duly received and welcomed by the Grand Master. We are satisfied Kansas received the highest cour' tesy. We notice that from June 15, 1914, R.-. W.-. JABEZ M I L L E R is the Grand Representative of Kansas near Manitoba, and that R.". W.'. J O H N A. F E R R E L L still represents Manitoba near Kansas. There is no Correspondence Report. M.-. W.-. LYNDS S . VAUGHAN, Grand Master, Selkirk. M.-.W.-. JAMES A. OVAS, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. M.'. W.'. CHAS. N . B E L L , Correspondence Committee, Winnipeg. Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 9, 1915.
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MARYLAND— 1913. Lodges, 115; members, 15,766; net gain, 623. Baltimore, May 13th.
M.-.W.'. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK,
Grand
Master.' Upon opening of Grand Lodge the Grand Master paid a well deserved tribute to EDWARD J. SCHULTZ, who, he said, had few peers as
a masonic writer and dispenser of masonic light and knowledge. The Grand Master stated that he had granted a dispensation for a new lodge to be known as Fort Cumberland Lodge U. D. He also gave a synopsis of a visit to Indianapolis, where he attended a meeting of Grand Masters. The Committee on Dispensations and Charters, to whom had been referred the dispensation granted to Fort Cumberland Lodge U. D., reported recommending the issuance of a charter to said lodge under the name of Fort Cumberland Lodge No. 211. Repoit was adopted and charter granted. Bro. Rev. H E N R Y BRANCH, D . D . , gave expression of his apprecia-
tion of the honor conferred in appointing him as chairman of Correspondence Committee in place of Bro. SCHULTZ, lately deceased. He also paid a tribute to the memory of his predecessor, concluding it with "the first tribute received, and that from the distinguished correspondent of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, who has called it a fugitive poem, so well suited to our friend and brother." The poem tells the story of the pilgrim who entered a portal, above which he read, "The Gate of Death;" and once entered in, amazed at the renewal of his youth, he turned, and over the portal read, "The Gate of Life." We are glad to note the honor paid to the memory of our old companion and friend, Bro. SCHULTZ. On report of Bro. HBNRY BRANCH, Committee on Correspondence,
the Grand Lodges of the Philippine Islands and of Porto Rico were duly recognized and an exchange of Grand Representatives granted. CORRESPONDENCE.—R.-. W.-. Bro. HENRY BRANCH approaches his
task disheartened by the ambitious title, "The Knights of the Round Table," from "flashing his maiden sword in such a presence." He says: If, with uncovered head he may stand a while a t the door, present his certiflcate of appointment, and then retire, while he leaves his scroll in your hands, he will await the summons to a seat at the foot of the table.
The pride, pomp or even circumstance of the Round Table knows neither head nor foot. Age or length of service does not admit to any claim of right of precedence. Either of these is as invalid as a claim of divine right would be in an attempt to select a temporary ruler for the government of Mexico. A doughty Highlander seated "below the salt," on his host's apologetic reference to its necessity by his late arrival, settled his
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status with the remark: "Where the MCGREGOR sits is the head of the table." The Knights of the Round Table have no other rule or measure of service save that of ancient custom and usage of the Craft, "Wha' ha' ye done?" The first venture of the Maryland correspondent covers ninetyfour .pages. He finds use for his scissors on the Grand Master's address; W.\ Bro. PICKLER'S stirring oration; and the report on necrology, which he says "is itself a gem." He further says: "Maryland shares liberally at the hands of the correspondent. We have tried to reciprocate." M.-.W.-. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master, Baltimore. R.'. W.'.GEORGE COOK, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. R.-. W.-. and Rev. HENRY BRANCH, Grand Correspondent, Baltimore. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 17, 1914.
MASSACHUSETTS —1913. Lodges, 255 (China, 3; Chili, 2; Canal Zone, 2); members, 65,697; net gain, 2,407. ^ Boston, December 30th, Annual. M.-.W.-.EVERETT C . BENTON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece—BATHER engraving.) The volume contains records of four Quarterly Communications, twelve Specials and the Stated of December 30,1913. On January 18, 1913, a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Christobal in the Canal Zone, at which, after the customary services of constitution, the acting Grand Marshal proclaimed, by order of the Grand Master, "that Sojourners Lodge had been regularly constituted and duly registered in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts." Installation of officers followed, and usual proclamation was made. Roll call developed the fact that there were present brethren from forty of the United States of America, two of its dependencies, and four foreign countries. After a short reception. Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form. The charter contains one hundred and ninety names of members. January 19, 1913, Grand Lodge held a Special Communication at Ancon, for the purpose of making a fraternal visit to Canal Zone Lodge U. D. Upwards of two hundred, members of the Craft, and their ladies, were present at the banquet at the Hotel Tivoli, which concluded the entertainment. At the Quarterly, March 12, 1913, acting Grand Master recalled the history of a boy in the Lowell Machine shops, who at the first call of his country, went to the counting room of the shops, was paid off, and pnlisted in the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry Volunteers, serving during the war until its close. His masonic career was a distinguished
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one, and R/. W/. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON supplemented hon-
orable civic and military careers by "reflecting great honor upon the fraternity" as a Mason. Among the "distinguished visitors" welcomed at the Quarterly, June 11th, we note M.-. W.-. Bro. BERNARD G . WITT, Past Grand Master of Kentucky, and General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States. There was the inevitable "eloquent response" by M.-.W.-. Bro. W I T T .
We note a beautiful memorial of R.\ W.'. Bro. W M . T . R . MARVIN, presented by R.-.W.'. Bro. THOMAS W . DAVIS, for the committee.
Citing the stanza. The Avon to the Severn runs, The Severn to the sea, And W Y C K L I F F ' S dust is spread abroad Wide as the waters be,
the committee pays an eloquent tribute to the influence of a noble life. The most interesting portions of the Massachusetts volumes of recent years have been the contributions by Past Grand Master CHAS. T. GALLAGHER concerning Rear Admiral and Bro. J O H N P A U L JONES.
He is entitled to and we are glad to note has received the thanks of his Grand Lodge for the great service he has rendered to the fraternity in setting forth the character and achievements of Bro. J O H N P A U L JONES.
M.-.W.-. Bro. GALLAGHER, called upon by the Grand Master, gave what the year previous he had said would be the fourth and last chapter of the masonic life of J O H N P A U L JONES, and "would be pre-
sented when the remains cf our brother should find a final resting place in the Crypt of the Mausoleum under construction at Annapolis Naval Academy." He referred in terms of high praise to a two-volume biography of JONES, written by Mrs. ANNA D E KOVEN, which he denpminated
the "last word" on the subject, in which the author "presents JONES in the natural human form, exhibiting his true character for greatness and success." He refers to the ingratitude of the "Republic that for more than one hundred years made no attempt to secure the remains of this adopted son, who has been designated historically as the Father and the Founder of the American Navy." He also referred to the fact that "besides the history of his exploits which, with those of other famous naval heroes, is taught, there has been adopted in the curriculum at Annapolis set as a motto for a theme since 1895, and required in note books used by midshipmen in that department these words from JoNES's famous suggestion for the development of the navy: None other than a gentleman, as well as a seaman, both in theory and practice, is qualifled to support the character of a commissioned officer in the navy, nor is any man fit to command a ship of war who is not also capable of communicating his ideas on paper in language that becomes his rank.
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No man achieved distinction in the Revolutionary War as a naval officer whose exploits fill so important a place in our naval history as those of JONES; • he must be placed in a class by himself. He stands unique as having broken out the first flag of our navy * * * and when he compelled the first salute to the Stars and Stripes by a foreign power at Quiberon Bay, in France, when he commanded the Banger. (February 14, 1778, by the French navy.)
He praised "the intelligent, personal persistency of M/. W/. Bro. Admiral G. W. BAIRD to see t h a t justice was dene to JONES and his
memory." That Bro. BAIRD "never ceased in his endeavors to accomplish t h e results that have been attained." The record gives the beginning of the press notices: "Annapolis, Md., January 26, 1913. With simple but impressive ceremonies-the body of J O H N P A U L JONES, father of the American navy, was today
placed in its final resting place in the new Crypt under the Naval Academy Chapel," etc. The placing away of the body in a sarcophagus in the center of the Crypt, sealing the cover, and all the final burial seivicesarerecorded, together with the list of the special guests, among whom are names of the French Ambassador, M. JUSSERAIID, a half dozen Rear Admirals headed by Admiral BAIRD, M . - . W . V THOMAS J.
SHYROCK, Grand Master of Masons of Maryland, and others. Requests of Grand Master SHRYOCK to place a wreath on the casket on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity and the Grand Lodge of Maryland, and similar requests by Sons of the American Revolution and other patriotic societies were all declined. The request made by Admiral BAIRD to have a masonic burial service was also declined. Why? The Secretary of the Navy, like his Roman spiritual master, did not approve of Masonry—not even a masonic funeral suited to him unless conducted with the same absence of ceremony that characterized the laying away of Bros. MADERO, REYES and SUAREZ, in Mexico.
We are pleased to note a tablet acknowledging services of General HORACE PORTER, and also the one inscribed:
" J O H N P A U L JONES,
1747-1792. United States Navy. He .gave the nation its earliest traditions for bravery and heroism. Erected by Congress after his death, 1912." Bro. GALLAGHER concluded: "With the country at large we are glad to place on our records the sentiment expressed by the Board of Admiralty in recommending the resolution of Congress in his honor in 1781: 'He hath made the flag of America respectable among the flags of other nations.' " The Grand Lodge reviewed the custom that was inaugurated in 1809, under which the Board of Directors were directed to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel and cause the same to be presented to each Grand Master hereafter installed when he shall have completed a term of office as such. A memorial was presented by M . - . W . ' . J O H N ALBERT
upon the life of Past Grand Master HENRY ENDICOTT.
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The Great Feastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chaplain HORTON: " S T . J O H N THE EVANGELIST is symbolized by ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the wise, the patient, the
humane, altogether a beautiful example of noble living and true manhood." One of the Chaplains talked about GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Fred-
ericksburg No. 4 will hold an indignation meeting when it reads: You who have ever visited the shrine at M t . Vernon, or the lodge-room at Alexandria, where he was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason
He got off better when he said: Today and every day as the steamers ply up and down the Potomac, they toll the bell as they pass Mount Vernon. I t is a nation's recognition of the might and the glory and the power of the man, and a recognition of the marvelous contribution of WASHINGTON to this great and mighty union of states. Quarterly, September 9, 1914.
M . ' . W . ' . M E L V I N M . JOHNSON,
Grand Master. Noting a wide-spread desire among the members of the fraternity for more masonic knowledge, and believing that the knowledge and experience of too many Masons, even of those active in the work, was confined to the ritual of the degrees in which they had participated, and the social intercourse at lodge meetings. Grand Master JOHNSON arranged for a course of lectures in the Masonic Temple during October, November and December. There were five lectures upon the "Philosophy of Masonry," and two upon the "True History of the Suppression of the Templars," by eminent and well informed brethren, and in addition the Grand Master delivered one upon the "Establishment and Early History of Masonry in America." There was no charge for admission, the only requirement being a card with name of the brother and that of his lodge. Those who have been laboring for a mas"onic millenium, noting the signs of promise in Massachusetts, Iowa, and elsewhere, may well take courage. Incidentally we may suggest, that without any special or systematized effort Kansas has made notable progress in like fields of masonic instruction. We think that there should be systematized effort along these lines in every Grand Jurisdiction; Grand Lodge has been required to make a change in lodge returns, so as to be prepared to give accurate information as to amounts annually expended for charity, giving the number of separate individuals aided during the year, the number of families aided, and the total amount expended in charity. This has been done to comply with the statutes of Massachusetts requiring all corporations for benevolent purposes claiming an exemption of property from taxation to furnish the information required above. We think the requirement a good one, and a compliance on the part of the lodges in furnishing the information to Grand Lodge a wise
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one, for the reason t h a t immense amounts raised and expended on the part of individual members in support of lodge charities ordinarily not tabulated, should be kept account of, and reported as part of the masonic charitable work of the year, if expended by the lodges, or under their management or control. . An appeal by t h e Grand Master, cf date March 26, 1914, for a "Rainy Day Fund," to be available for the maintenance of the Masonic Home, in the brief time intervening before this Communication, netted the sum of $4,875;71. The contributions were $3,443.00 from sixty lodges; $730.00 from nineteen chapters; $160.00 from four councils; $325.00 from six commanderies; $100.00 from four Scottish Rite bodies; $103.00 from six individuals, and interest $14.71, making the total $4,875.71. I t is a good starter for the brief time in which made. The application of the "Independent and Regular National Grand Lodge of France and the French Colonies" for recognition by. the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and its reference to the "Committee on Our Relations with Foreign Grand Bodies," called forth an interesting talk from the chairman of the committee, M.'.W.-. Bro. CHAS. T . GALLAGHER, discussing the relative merits of the body named, and that of the Grand Lodge of France. One of the finest reports on French Masonry ever presented was one made by Bro. GALLAGHER in 1907, upon the application of the Grand Lodge of France for recognition made to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, when (as Bro. GALLAGHER remarks) "we reluctantly rejected their request." Bro. GALLAGHER has written to the Secretary of the new Grand Body, but had received no response to his request for the information desired by his committee. The matter goes over for the report of the committee. A photographic portrait of M.'. W.'. J O H N CUTTER, Grand Master
1792-94, taken from an oil painting, was presented to Grand Lodge by General FRANCIS H E N R Y A P P L E T O N , of Essex County and Boston ("through CHARLES T . GALLAGHER, Esq."), for which, by unanimous
vote. Grand Lodge tendered its thanks to the donor. On motion of M.-.W.'. Bro. J O H N ALBERT B L A K E an appropriation
of $100.00 was made t o the Washington Memorial Association. In re Massachusetts vs. Pennsylvania, the Grand Master in support of t h e Massachusetts contention delivered an historical address. If the evidence there submitted is conclusive, then by a preponderance of evidence of like c h ' r a c t e r and weight THOMAS J E F F E R S O N was a
Mason, nothwithstanding the well known fact that he was not eligible to be a Mason. Our marked excerpts of the Feast and our space, as usual, are not in harmony. M.-.W.-. M E L V I N M , JOHNSON, Grand Master, Boston. R.-. W.-. THOMAS W^. DAVIS, Grand Secrptary, Boston.
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MEXICO —1914. Lodges, 18; members, 1,194; net gain, 22. City of Mexico, April 9, 1914.
M.-.W.'. ERNEST TUDOR GRAIG,
Grand Master. All but three of the lodges were duly represented, and the Grand Lodge on motion authorized representation for the three lodges, viz: Washington-Hidalgo No. 2, Hiram Lodge No. 5, and Sonora Lodge No. 12. On roll call sixty-one duly accredited representatives of Grand Lodge were found present. * Grand Master CRAIG notes the difference in conditions in Mexico
from what they were three years ago, as follows: Then travel was safe, quick and comfortable; now for at least eight lodges located at some distance from this city it is slow, dangerous, e.xpenslve, and a serious undertaliing. Those of you who have made these journeys are heartily congratulated by us all for your zeal in the welfare of your lodge and the Craft. The Grand Master was called by business to England, where he was detained several months, during which time I visited some few lodges, being everywhere received most cordially, and in every case being requested to convey to you fraternal greetings and good wishes. He visited Lodge Canongate Kilwinning No. 2, in Edinburgh, in which I have since had the honor of being elected an honorary member.
The Grand Master notes the death of Junior Grand Warden GEORGE W . DEITS, and District Deputy Grand Master PILIBERTO V.
BARROSO.
The latter was killed in the revolutionary
disturbances
around Cananea, March 14, 1913. Discussing foreign relations, the Grand Master says: Our relations with sister Grand Lodges are most cordial, and we hope before long to be in recognized fraternal relations with others, who for some reason have not extended to us that right hand of fellowship which we merit. * * • I t is unfortunate that some of those who are called upon to review Proceedings should not always ascertain true conditions that maintain before criticising, for while we realize full well that criticisms are written with the best intentions of granting full masonic charity, when based upon a misstatement a great injustice is unintentionally done. Our experience is, that when we have had the opportunity to personally state our case and to demonstrate the work we are doing in this country, our position is thoroughly appreciated, and fraternal relations follow.
Recognition by the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island is noted, ;and he also notes: "The Grand Lodge of Arizona has within the last month also recognized the necessity for our change of name three years ago." A lodge anxious to get rid of a Worshipful Master, who was also a disturber, and who had removed to the United States, granted the Master a dimit. In the interest of harmony, the Grand Master deposed •the Master and ordered the Senior Warden to act as Master until the
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next election, and ordered the lodge to cancel the dimit as having been granted contrary to Section 59 of the Grand Lodge laws. Grand Lodge has lost the services of Past Grand Masters YOUNG, MoRDOUGH and SEAMON, who have returned to the United States, while Grand Secretary THO M PSON has changed his domicile for Peru. Deputy Grand Master WAYNE A. W H I T E made report of his duties as Grand Master during the absence of the Grand Master. Four so-claimed Grand Bodies-pof the Orient stampâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;were wisely declined recognition. We note a table showing forty-three Grand Lodges that have recognized the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. The Report on Correspondence is'by M.'.W.'. Grand Master WAYNE A. WHITE, who ably covers seventy-two pages and reviews the Proceedings of thirty-four Grand Jurisdictions, two of them for two years. There is an excellent review of Kansas for 1913. He says of Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address: "The address is brief, but comprehensive, and indicates that careful and judicious consideration has been given to the aifairs of the Grand Lodge." He complimented the Grand Orator's address highly. He takes our reference to Bro. FREED'S special report (Canada) in regard to recognition cf York Grand Lodge of Mexico, excerpting same fully. He discusses under Louisiana and other jurisdictions the right of the Grand Lodge of Mexico to recognition. The monument to the late Grand Master JOHN CoWAN MOOREHEAD, erected by voluntary subscriptions of the lodges, has been completed at an expense of $680.42, the total amount raised for the purpose being $871.00; leaving a balance of $190.58 on hand to apply toward dedication expense. The example of our Mexican brethren in paying a proper respect to the memory of a deceased Grand Master, or Past Grand Master, is well worthy of imitation by more pretentious jurisdictions who have found nothing to praise and have drawn on their imaginations for occasion for censure. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances reported a dearth of business in their department of labor. Grand Lodge requires honorary members to pay dues in partial imitation of the British plural membership plan. Under the American system plural membership is not allowed, and an honorary member is not enrolled in the list of active members, or permitted to take part in the business of the lodge, or hold elective, active official station in the lodge, and consequently is not lialjle for dues to the lodge in which he is honorary member. This prevents the Secretary of the lodge, and the Grand Secretary, from getting their wires crossed as to the membership list, and an American jurisdiction is never at a loss in computing its membership. Under a system which permits one to be a member of as.
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many lodges as he may feel able, or desire, to be a contributing member of, it is easy to understand why a Grand Secretary feels indisposed to furnish membership statistics. M.-.W.-. WAYNE A. WHITE, Grand Master, Mexico City. R.-. W.-. H. G. PERKINS, Grand Secretary, Mexico City. M.-. W-'. JOSE J. REYNOSO, Grand Correspondent, Mexico City.
MICHIGAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 428; members, 74,964; net gain, 3,212. Flint, May 26th.
R.'. W.'. Bro. W I L L I A M M . PERRETT, Deputy
Grand Master and acting Grand Master.
(Portrait frontispiece.)
M . - . W . ' . Bro. E U G E N E S. WESTON, Grand Master of
Vermont,
was present as distinguished visitor, and was received with the Private Grand Honors. The acting Grand Master made a pleasant speech of welcome, and M.'. W.'. Bro. WESTON responded in a manner
that
reflected credit on the Green Mountain State and its Masonry. Past Grand Master W M . T . M I T C H E L L (1865) was introduced by
the Grand Master, after a statement to the brethren that he "will be ninety-seven years old tomorrow." The venerable "Dean of the Past Grand Masters of Michigan" made, as he always does, a fine speech, concluding it with a suggestion that Bro. F A R N U M , Bro. LOOK and the
rest of the Past Grand Masters receive, as he had, the Grand Honors. Bro. JAMES H . F A R N U M is the Grand Representative of Kansas, and
of course got all that was coming to him. The acting Grand Master, now Grand Master, W M . M . PERRETT,
then read his annual address, beginning as follows: The end that comes to all things in this world, is come at last to our masonic year. Fresh from GOD'S hand it came to us three hundred and sixty-five days ago, a priceless gift of opportunity. Between the first day and this last day, upon which fall the lingering rays of the setting sun, there has stretched the well worn path of duty, which only they have faithfully trod who, with untiring zeal, have fulfilled all the obligations, great and small, growing out of their relations to GOD, their country, neighbors, families and themselves. This prosaic path of duty runs not always over level ground, nor is it always bordered with pleasant meadows and attractive flowers. Now over hills and down into the valleys beneath it stretches, encumbered ofttimes with stones that hurt our feet, and, perchance, in moments ofunwatchfulness, cause us to stumble, if not to fall. Other paths there are in life which seem moic alluring at times and more easily followed. There is the path that leads to wealth, trodden by innumerable feet, in quest of what is, in the minds of many, the greatest thing in the world. The path to fame finds many following fast after an undying place in the hearts and affections of their fellow-men. On to unrealized ambitions winds the path that many vainly follow, hoping against hope, through a long, unhappy life. Numberless, like the sands of the seashore, or the stars that roll In brilliant majesty through silent realms of space, are those who walk, aye, sometimes run, with eager feet. In the path that leads *o gratification of passionate desires. But better far than all these paths is that toilsome path of duty, which leads us, at last, to the goal of serene satisfaction.
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The longer on this earth we live And weigh the various qualities of men. The more we feel the high stern-featured beauty Of plain devotedness to duty.
Reference is made, and beautiful tributes paid to Grand Master FRANCIS D . CLARKE, who died during his term of ofHce, and Past Grand Master J A M E S BRADLEY, who died February 6, 1914. Bro. HARRY B R O W N E L L , of St. Charles Lodge, at St. Charles,
while hunting at Newberry November 9, 1909, disappeared. The 1910 Grand Lodge records show that the Craft of the State contributed $1,672.39 towards relief and searching parties, leaving $376.10 unexpended. When the disappearance was first repoited Bro. DOTY, father-in-law of Bro. BROWNELL, mortgaged his home for $950.00, which was expended for searching purposes, and he later became incapacitated for work by almost total blindness, and in course of time the mortgage was foreclosed, and he and his wife and Mrs. BROWNELL and her child were without a home. "Unfortunately Bro. DOTY did not report his financial condition to the lodge." November 30, 1913, Bro. BROWNELL'S remains were found and identified b y Bro. WEBER, of McMillan Lodge. Articles that he carried in his pockets were found, such as knife, bunch of keys, watch, compass, matches, a couple of silver dollars and some small change, and his ring with a small diamond and with the initial " B . " A few feet away was his rifle cocked. " I t was quite evident that he was sitting on a fallen tree near which he was found when some one mistook him for an animal and shot him in the back and ran away and left him. The direction of the bullet indicates that it could not have been an accident of his own." We give all these particulars, because the disappearance excited so much interest among Masons at the time, though what interests us most is what the Grand Master and the brethren did after they learned these facts. The Grand Master sent that $376.10 to the widow, and then he kept busy until the widow had a home of her own—the generous contribution of the Michigan brethren. There are a couple of letters of heartfelt gratitude from the widow, in the record, which indicate that there is a more important work in Masonry than attaining perfection in the ritual—the work of relief. The Grand Master gave the boys another object lesson. He told them of a brother who had as a bridge carpenter earned his four dollars a day steadily until by an accident his back was broken in two places, and that, half paralyzed, propped up in bed, he was supporting his family by making pillow covers. The Grand Master suggested a collection, b u t the Grand Lodge unanimously voted an appropriation for the brother of $200.00. We don't care a snap whether the Grand Master made any decisions or not; whether he made any mistakes in granting dispensations.
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and are equally indifferent on the subject of edicts. If he did, we think we can cheerfully pass any imperfections by. At all events, we will not ferret for them. The Grand Master incorporates in his address a notice of t h e funeral of Past Grand Master CHARLES E . SWEET, and the memorial issued by Grand Master FRANCIS D . CLARKE during the brief time of his administration as Grand Master. A full account of the illness and sudden death of Past Grand Master FRANCIS D . CLARKE, together with account of the funeral exercises, is given by the acting Grand Master. The record contains a letter of acknowledgment from Mrs. CLARKE to the members of the Grand Lodge, and a communication in return sent by Grand Lodge, signed by the Grand Master. The letter is exquisite in spirit and expression. . We notice that a resident of the Michigan Home is 101 years of age. Grand Chaplain W M . H . GALLAGHER furnishes the shortest and one of the best obituary reports of the year. On report of Past Grand Master MONTAGUE, of Finance Committee, a regulation was submitted requiring all constituted lodges to carry insurance against loss by fire on buildings, property and paraphernalia owned by them to amount of eighty per cent, of the value, and make annual report of same. Report adopted. Report of Jurisprudence Committee was against the formation of a federal governing body that should have jurisdiction over all the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States. Grand Lodge performed a graceful act in ordering that a suitable memorial and tribute to the memory of the deceased Grand Master FRANCIS D . CLARKE be given to his widow, Mrs. CBLIA CLARKE.
One hundred and fifty dollars, the usual appropriation for Past Grand Master's jewel and apron, was placed in the hands of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary for the purpose. Grand Lodge sent its sincere best wishes to its second oldest living Past Grand Master ABRAHAM T . METCALF. Portraits of Past Grand Masters SWEET and BRADLEY and late Grand Master CLARKE appear in the volume. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master Lou B. WINSOR. Under the By-Laws of Michigan concerning its Correspondence Report everything containing a possible expression of virility of opinion must be emasculated. It is. His Kansas review shows the Grand Master granted dispensations for four new lodges and officiated at the laying of four corner-stones. There is an extract from Grand Master COLE'S address about the Masonic Home, and two paragraphs from its conclusion. We note that "an oration was delivered by Bro. FRANK STRONG, which is published in full in the Proceedings."
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His Kansas review concludes with a half page of excerpts from our Michigan 1913 review. The Michigan report covers 260 pages, mainly excerpts, a statistical table of a single page concluding it. M.-.W.'. WILLIAM M . PERRETT, Grand Master, Detroit. M.-.W.'. L o u B . WiNSOR, Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent, Reed City. Next Annual, Bay City, May 25, 1915.
MINNESOTA —1914. Lodges, 255; members, 28,735; net gain, 1,201. St. Paul, January 21st. M.-.W.'. W. HAYES LAIRD, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The address of the Grand Master treats largely of the eternal grind of questions and experiences which come to and are required to be determined, or passed upon, by every Grand Master. The record shows he has acted wisely, and that his administration has been a successful one. He gave an object lesson in old-time masonic fraternal courtesy and consideration to the modern masonic theorists who maintain that one's masonic jurisdiction must be recognized before one can respond to a hailing sign from a Mason from an unrecognized jurisdiction, or converse with him masonically, when he wrote to the Deputy Grand Master and the brethren at Rochester, Minnesota, requesting them to call upon M.-.W.'. Grand Master H. EUGENE STAFFORD, of the Philippine Islands, then seeking restoration to health in Minnesota, and extend to him every fraternal courtesy, and render any assistance for his comfort, which was done without delay. Later, he called upon the M.-.W.-. brother and participated in a reception to him that was tendered him by Rochester Lodge. We are pleased to read the beautiful acknowledgment sent him by the direction of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the Philippine Islands for the "magnificent masonic courtesy." Rochester, as every one knows, is the place where nearly every one goes to get the last word on the proper method of regaining their health—or having their anatomy properly carved. He learned that Past Grand Master CHARLES T . GRANGER, of Iowa, was ill at Rochester, and "immediately went to that city and, accompanied by Past Grand Master A. T. STEBBENS, called upon the venerable and distinguished brother and extended our fraternal greetings with the best wishes of the Craft of Minnesota for a speedy recovery." Then, when he went home, he wrote Bro. BLOCK advising of condition of Bro. GRANGER, and received a generous, whole-hearted letter of acknowledgment, which well illustrates that blessed text .some of our Minnesota brethren may remember, "Behold, hoT>' good and pleasant it is * * * ."
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We would like to talk about the good traits of the Minnesota Grand Master further, but we are reminded every sentence we write not to trespass on the space mentally reserved for one cf the best masonic orations of the year—yes, of many years. I t is some distance off yet, and we must—"do the duty nearest." Minnesota started in to provide its Past Grand Masters with jewels at the rate of two a year, and had provided four, and then apprehending that several of the old fellows might not live to receive •one "under the present system," appropriated $1,000 to supply eight then unprovided for. Commencing in 1915 each retiring Grand Master is to be presented with a jewel at the Communication at which he retires. Minnesota adopted "documentary evidence," Masonic Home Committee reported that $35,000 of the $100,000 necessary before starting a Home was raised, and members by a rising vote pledged themselves to personal effort in their lodges during the coming year. Get the "twinklers" started now, and you can raise the money within the year. Grand Lodge purchased a $2,500 interest in the "Minnesota Masonic Home." Grand Ledge, in a four-line report by IRVING TODD, recognized Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands and swapped diplomats. The sum of $2,728.35 was raised for flood sufferers, of which only ^500 was expended. The balance, $2,228.35, was turned over to "The Emergency Relief Fund." A beautiful necrology report closes with these lines: "I stand upon the summit of my life, Behind the camp, the court, the field, the grove. The battle and the burden; vast afar Beyond these weary ways, beyond the sea. The sea, o'erswept by clouds and winds and waves: By thoughts and wishes manifold; whose breath Is freshness and whose mighty pulse Is peace. Palter no questions of the horizon dim— Cut loose the bark. Such voyage, it is rest; Majestic motion, unimpeded scope, A widening heaven, a curient without care. Eternity, deliverance, promise, course, Time-tired souls salute thee from the shore. G r a n d Lodge d o n a t e d $5.00 t o t h e M i n n e s o t a Peace Society— affiliation fee, a n d G r a n d M a s t e r was a u t h o r i z e d t o a p p o i n t a delegate or delegates t o a t t e n d i t s meetings. "Gentlemen may cry Peace, Peace, but there is no Peace."
Better send $5.00 to help Servia!
Red Cross.
Bro. Rev. FRANK DORAN, Grand Orator.
We cannot epitomize
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mens of the float mineral which indicate and lead to the greater discoveries and the richer lode. The orator began as follows: A recent writer suggestively brings together as the world's three greatest ma.xims: First. From the Greek SOCRATES—"Know thyself." Second. The Roman MARCUS AURELIUS—"Control thyself." Third. JESUS O F NAZARETH—"Deny thyself." Taken together they constitute a complete chart of personal conduct, and they minister to a manhood which is at once intelligent, moral, and sacrificial. Truth has but little power except as it is incarnated in personality. Freedom made but little progress in the world until embodied in an invincible army like CROMWELL'S Ironsides, or WASHINGTON'S Continentals. When PATRICK HENRY said: "Give me liberty or give me death," he voiced the spirit of the American Revolution. Hence, you will never have a supreme truth in the world until you have a supreme person to utter it and vindicate it in his own life. Truth must be grounded in a person and vindicated in a life. Then it becomes a reality—then it appeals to men—then it flows along the divinely created channel—from life to life, from heart to heart, from spirit to spirit. These three personalities incarnated the principles they uttered—SOCRATES. "Know thyself;" MA-RCUS AURELIUS, "Control thyself;" JESUS, "Deny thyself." The orator then discussed SOCRATES as a pioneer in the world's
thought: He was absolutely witliout fear, whether of public opinion, or on the field of battle. His body was his absolute servant. He was master of his body and went for hours without food. He thought deeply and broadly. He discovered the human soul, and declared that man was more than a body or an intellect— that he had a spiritual entity that might exist independent of all bodily powers. He had a sublime faith in righteousness and gave his soul to it. He emphasized the imperiousness of the inner voice, that which we call conscience. Referring t o t h e high voices which s p e a k within m a n , h e s a i d : Upon the answer which he shall give to them depends-his entire ethica^ and spiritual life. Upon the answer which he shall give depends a vast complex of beliefs, and'hopes, and aspirations, and deathless loves. I t was just this in President LINCOLN that made him so brave, with a sad, strong courage that flinched at nothing; he had learned that the only thing for him was "to do the right as GOD gives us to see the right." So, one thus loyal to what is highest within him nothing that is clearly duty seems impossible * * * . When a man makes the choice that he will give authority to the highest voices within him, that man has decided the question of all moral conduct or character, for that. In the last analysis, is the decision of faith. If we were to attempt to define it we would say, that faith is the choice of the soul, by which it accepts its own highest utterances as authoritative for conduct and for character. * * * This choice to follow the inner light a t all hazards and at any cost is what the Bible calls faith. T h e orator said: MARCUS AURELIUS, next to J U L I U S CajSAR, was the greatest of the Roman Emperors, the consummate flower of that noble system of philosophy known as stoicism. He embodied the essence of that philosophy in his own life and gave expression to it in the maxim. "Control thyself." * * * DiSiCulties aru here, not to defeat us but to malje us. I t is the overcoming that gives strength and
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victory. Each brother Mason is called upon to subdue his passions and control his acts. O, Brother Mason, Control thyself. JESUS O F NAZARETH embodied his philosophy in the axiom, "Deny thyself," which implies the other two. He that would be greatest among you let him become servant of all. There are three kinds of greatness—the greatness of accumulation, the greatness of achievement, the greatness of goodness. And the greatest of these is goodness. T h e o r a t o r ' s a r g u m e n t on r e n u n c i a t i o n covers a v a s t field a n d we regret we c a n n o t explore it. H e s a y s : If we have lived long enough we shall have reached VOLTAIRE'S view: "The further I advance in life's career the more I And work to be a necessity. It becomes finally the greatest of pleasures, and takes the place of all the illusions one has lost." We renounce when, at the beginning we-take to life; we renounce, when in old age we give up so much of it. But old age, with well-nourished souls, is no unhappiness. It is from Him (CHRIST) we have learned the meaning of nature's law. He is mighty because He is finally her chief exponent. He taught renunciation, taught by practicing it. He taught how t o win the world by losing it; how to achieve the vaster life by clearing out of the soul the rubbish that choked. At every point His way demonstrates itself as the only way. As we follow it, we are astonished at our stupidity in not seeing all this before. His renunciation, as we practice it, shows as a perpetual deliverance. When we have renounced hatred, jealously, pride, envy, vicious pleasures, we find we are ridding ourselves of diseases, and entering on the true health. We give up and give up, but the soul has no vacant places. Wonderful is the calm, the interior peace that comes to the man who has learned how to deny himself. * * * When one desirable thing after another is taken away, the instructed soul falls back upon its infinite reserve in GOD. He is in the business, knows it all, and that is enough. The sense of this is the treasure of hurrible souls. * * * You may have seen the account of how SAM WALTER FOSS came to write the beautiful verses "The House by the Side of the Road." He was tramping through England on a hot summer day. He had ascended a long, steep and tedious hill. Near the summit he passed a little house very close to the side of the road. After he had passed he observed a sign which said, "Walk in and take a cool, refreshing drink." He followed the path into a shady nook where he discovered a sparkling, cool, flowing fountain. .Tust above it hung an old fashioned gourd dipper. After refreshing himself he looked about and saw a basket of fruit upon the bench nearby, and over it the words "Help yourself." As he thought upon it, he returned to the house by the side of the road to inquire the meaning of it all, and was told by the old couple who lived there that they had had an ambition to do something for the world that would make it better. But as the years passed by they were imable to make more than a bare living upon the sandy, rocky farm, and thus they saw that life would pass and they would not be enabled to do anything of real value to the world. They then decided that they would do what they could, and thought of this cool spring of water and incited the wearied traveler to refresh himself. And from the time the early apricots ripened until the last autumn apples were picked the basket was kept full and each was invited to help himself. • As Mr. Foss pursued his journey he reflected, and then composed these beautiful lines: THE HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. There are hermit souls that live withdrawn In the place of their self-content; There are souls, like stars, that dwell apart. In a fellowless flrmameiit;
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There are pioneer souls t h a t blaze their paths Where highways never ran— But let me live by the side of the road And be a friend t o man. Let me live In a house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by— The men who are good and the men who are bad,' As good and as bad as I. I would not sit in the scorner's seat. Or hurl the cynic's ban— Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. 1 see from my house by the side of the road, By the side of the highway of life. The men who press with ardor of hope. The men who are faint with the strife. But I turn not away from their smiles nor their tears— Both parts of an infinite plan— Let me live in my house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. I Icnow there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead And the mountains of wearisome height: That the road passes on through the long afternoon And stretches away to the night. But still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice. And weep with the strangers that moan. Nor live in my house by the side of the road Like a man who dwells alone. Let me live in my house by the side of the road Where the race of men go by— They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong, Wise, foolish—so am I. Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat. Or hurl the cynics' ban? Let me live in my' house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. IRVING T O D D runs sixty-five volumes of Proceedings through his grinder and condenser, reducing them to eighty-nine pages of solid matter. Kansas for 1913 fares well, four excerpts being taken from the Correspondence Report. His opening contains two lines, and his conclusion is summed up in ''Fraternally submitted," with signature and date line. Like the problem about the loaves and fishes, we feel constrained to remark, " W h a t are these among so many?" M.-.W.-. ROBERT E . D E N F I E L D , Grand Master, Duluth. R.'. W.-. J O H N F I S H E L , Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING T O D D , Grand Correspondent, Hastings. Next Annual, St. Paul, January 20, 1915.
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MISSISSIPPI —1914. Lodges, 365; members, 19,696; net gain, 593. Meridian, February 17th. M.-. W.-. A L F R E D H . BAYS, Grand Master. (Frontispiece, portrait of Grand Master-elect M.'. W.\ Bro. ROBERT A. CARSON.)
Preceding the opening of Grand Lodge there was a public reception, with the customary music and welcoming addresses. The Grand Master's address is a brief one. He refers to a lodge trial, where a brother presumably was found guilty of something. He says: "The lodge refused to expel him, but suspended him for ninetynine years; and still some of the brethren were not satisfied. I think they were pretty hard to please." The Committee on Necrology reports the fidelity, distinguished service, and death of Past Grand Master,W. M. CONNOR. Grand Lodge laid the corner-stone of a Scottish Rite Cathedral at Meridian, three lodges forming part in the procession. A very excellent and appropriate address of the proper length was delivered by R.-. W.-. M. R. GRANT.
Considerable space in the record is taken up with the history of Vicksburg Lodge No. 26, and the legal proceedings rendered necessary by the contumacy of that body and certain of its members—the arrest of its charter and taking away permanently of the same by action of Grand Lodge. I t looks as if the matter is in proper process of speedy adjudication. The family washing contained in "Complaints and Appeals" is hung out for the inspection of the neighbors. The brethren of Grand Lodge made Grand Tyler J u LIUS YARETSKY a very happy man by presenting him with a Past Master's jewel. R.'. W.'. Bro. GEO. B . POWER performed t h e presentation act, and doubtless thereby enhanced its value, and the appreciation of Bro. YARETSKY therefor.
We notice that Grand Lodge is endeavoring to make its receipts and expenditures balance. The 221 pages devoted to a publication of lodge returns fulfills no purpose except that of advising and making it easy for frauds and grafters to work the brethren. The large amount expended therefor were better applied to the Home or some other expense worth while. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
Grand Master OLIVER L E E
MCKAY
presents 157 pages of excellent review, and well sustains his claim: " I have given the best there is in me to its preparation, presenting it to the brethren for their information, and I trust profit, and t o the Guild for their most charitable consideration." Five pages are devoted to the Kansas volume for 1913. He calls on Grand Master HUTCHISON'S "very able and well written address" for
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a page of choice excerpts, taking quite fully what was said under the topic "District Deputies." Bro. M C K A Y also says: " T h e following beautiful tribute to the memory of our dead was taken from the address of Grand Master HUTCHISON;" and then he copies the references to Past Grand Master C O B B and D E L A P , of Mississippi.
The "admirable report" of Grand Secretary WILSON is noted. The Kansas Correspondence Report receives somewhat extended reference, taking in full the memorial to Past Grand Masters COBB, EVANS, D E L A P and S P E E D ; taking also our reference to Bro. ROANE'S
speech in support of the resolutions in honor and memory of Bro. FRED SPEED.
The concluding items in our review summing up the masonic situation, are all taken. We thank Bro. MCKAY for his very kind and complimentary references to our work. We intended to say something else at this point, but sidetracked it for the following, told by Bro. M C K A Y : This brings to mind an incident of tlie Civil War wUch Bro. YARETSKY delights in relating. The story goes that he was a follower of the immortal LEE ; was captured in one of the battles of Northern Virginia, and confined in the Federal prison on Johnson's Island; the oiBcer in charge, it appears, was a Mason, as was Bro. J u Lius, and Quite a friendship sprang up between therii. One morning, after he had been confined In prison for several months, the officer met and congratulated him on t h e prospect of his early release. Bro. J U L I U S , his face wreathed in smiles, requested t h a t he be told all about it. When he was informed, commencing on the following day, so many prisoners were to be released each day (in alphabetical order, however), a t which he threw up his hands and cried, " M y GODI Major, I'll never be released." The Major astonishingly inquired the reason why; when Bro. J U L I U S exclaimed, still more.despairingly: ' 'Don't you know my name is YABETSKT." His friend appreciated the situation, and on the following morning when the roll was called for those to be released, the name of Bro. YARETSKY, like that of ABOU BEN ADHEM in the story of old, "led all the rest."
The pleasantest memories the old veterans have, fifty years after, are those of kindnesses given to, or received from, their former adversaries. Some of the warmest friendships known, have been between those who were once opposed to each other in battle. Lots of these acts are not narrated, because they can only be told by a participant at the risk of misconception of the motives of the narrator; and yet, if they were told we would find that ofttimes we had done wrong in our imaginings to a gentle mind and tender heart. Last year we discussed peace; this year war is the sole topic. One who knew SHERMAN intimately, an officer in the regiment of regulars of which SHERMAN was colonel, in a recent letter writes me what SHERMAN said about war, which we think will be accepted as the experience and sentiment of all who have participated in the "real thing:" 1 confess without shame that 1 am tired and sick of war. I t s glory is all moonshine. Even success the most brilliant is over dead and mangled bodies.
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the anguish and lamentations of distant families appealing to me for missing sons, husbands and fathers. I t is only those who have not heard a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded and lacerated, that cry for more blood, more vengeance, more desolation. War is hell.
But as the eminent New York statesman once said when interviewed as to his peculations: "What are you going to do about it?" Hague engagements; peace celebrations on the part of England and Germany; white trimmings on Old Glory in Colorado; and the Minnesota Peace Society are equally lacking in efficacy when the war sign appears. It is sad that it is so; but there does not seem to be any absolute remedy. While we write, the world is all astir over the great European war and its possibilities. Bro. M C K A Y ' S conclusion is a summing up of the matters he deems of the greatest interest to his Grand Jurisdiction. We endorse heartily the following: "To our mind the day of the saloon-keeper in American Freemasonry is doomed, as it should be. GOD speed the day. M.-.W.-. ROBERT A. CARSON, Grand Master, Columbus. R.-. W.'. FREDERICK GORDON SPEED, Grand Secretary, Vicksburg. M.-.W.-. HARRY T . HOWARD, Grand Correspondent, Biloxi.
MISSOURI —1914. Lodges, 631; members, 61,522; net gain, 3,285. Kansas City, September 29, 1914. M.-.W.-. Bro. VAN FREMONT BOOR, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) There is also as a preface to the Proceedings a brief biographical sketch of M.-.W.-. Bro. BOOK.
The address of Grand Master BOOR contains beautiful memorials and tributes to Grand Tyler JOHN W . OWEN and Deputy Grand Master CHESLEY A . MOSMAN. Each rendered brave and efficient service to his country in the Union Army during the Civil War. We notice in the address some excellent suggestions in reference to method of obtaining a permanent endowment fund for the Masonic Home. We note t h a t fifteen professors of instrumental music have volunteered their services to the Masonic Home without fee or reward, with the result that thirty-eight of the Home children are enrolled in courses in violin, piano and cello instruction. We find that the Grand Master has fulminated thirty decisions, with the usual result of some measure of disagreement between t h e Grand Master and the Jurisprudence Committee. In one case where the Grand Master thought a traveling theatrical actor was eligible, the committee thought he was not. On an appeal to that supreme authority—the Grand Lodge—the committee was reversed. We are
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sorry to see the venerable judge who submitted the report for the committee turned down. He is so uniformly right upon all questions of jurisprudence that we had begun to believe him infallible; but an old practitioner is aware of the only solace remaining when the Supreme Court decides against him; and must be content with that. In another matter the Grand Master engaged in a tussle with ultra vires with the customary, but inevitable, result. Appeals and Grievance Committee adjudicated a case where the fact was established that the accused sold a gallon of whiskey to a boy of sixteen or seventeen years of age, who was a grandson of a Master Mason and son of a member of the Eastern Stari The lodge by a vote of thirteen to twelve had acquitted the accused. The committee recommended reversal of the action of the lodge, and the expulsion of the accused. Carried. "For the eggnog now Is nogless, and the rye has gone awry. And the punch bowl holds carnations, for the South is going dry."
In rounding up the Grand Master's services for the year a sense of the proper fitness of things led to the selection of Grand Chaplain J O H N HENDERSON M I L L E R t o present the jewel of his elevation to the rank of P a s t Grand Master to M.-. "W.•. Brc. BOOR. " J O H N H E N -
DERSON" made good the traditions of his notable family for telling the truth, and made a delightful presentation,, all the more so because • enhanced by the close relation of personal friendship, which was ac- ' knowledged gracefully in his response by Bro. BOOR. Our Missouri fratres have always been noted for their loyalty to each other, especially those who had the advantage of a Kansas novitiate before they entered upon their tasks as missionaries of civilization and "Kultur." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master and Rev. C. C. WOODS
presents another of his interesting reports. In his introduction Bro. W. refers to the likelihood of the Grand Masters' gatherings becoming a permanent institution, and that the earnestness of the denial to have a supreme Grand Lodge has a suspicious look. He notes the faint response to the proposal of a Western Grand Lodge to have a meeting in San Francisco, and thinks Grand Master BooR entitled to congratulation over the success of the St.Louis gathering. We agree with Bro. WoODS as to the suspicious look involved in the earnestness of the denial. Bro. SHAKESPEARE noted the general principle in the utterance, "The lady protests too much, methinks"— or words to that effect. We were not at St. Louis, but from all accounts have no doubt the significant feature en that occasion is sufficiently indicated by Bro. WOODS, as follows: Connected as it wa? wit-h t.hft ceremnnies of laying the comer-stone of the Administration Building a t the Masonic Home, and the dedication of Moolah
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Temple, it was an event of striking interest Ttie procession of Masons was doubtless the greatest in number and display of any ever witnessed in the history of our Order, and the thousands of visitors and citizens who looked on the mighty moving panorama were doubtless impressed with the strength and dignity of Freemasonry as never before.
We doubt if Kansas ever makes any pretense toward a "General Grand," but Kansas might wisely some day extend an invitation to the Masonic World to be represented by its Grand Masters, Past Grand Masters, and, above all, by those moulders of masonic thought and opinion, the masonic correspondents of the universe of Masonry, to convene within her borders to consider and discuss the good of the Craft of the world. There are matters which such a representative assemblage of Masons of the world might well consider and record opinions upon> not for the government of the Grand Lodges or any Grand Lodge, b u t for the consideration of such Grand Lodges as might appoint committees: of its elder statesmen to inform themselves and report to the Grand Lodge well digested views as to the wisdom of considering such matters with a view to reaching a consensus of opinion with the tentative idea of uniformity of legislation upon well considered matters possible of such agreement. The great trouble with our Masonry is that we follow the same system of initiative that we do in our legislative action in the State. We take our initiative of recommendation and of law from those we have just elected to act as students of administration and of law. What would be thought of a commonwealth that chose its Supreme Court justices from those whose only qualifications were a term of service as justice of the peace, or, at the best, a recent parchment from a law school, or the examiner's certificate to his qualifications to act as an attorney. We select our legislative law makers from men most of whom when elected are incapable of framing an ordinary commonplace bill, and are, in a large majority of instances, entirely guitless of possessing any knowledge whatever of law. We are too hasty in proposing new legislation and too jealous of our constitutional right to tear down before by wise and conservative consideration we have weighed and settled the possible, or even probable, results of our action, or determined upon a substitute for that we have torn down. The Board of General Purposes of a British Grand Lodge is often a heavy and ponderous bcdy; not infrequently receives a severe wigging from Grand Lodge, and sometimes receives a severe jolt as it experiences the effect of adverse legislation by the Grand Lodge, but we often question whether it would not dispense with much crude legislation to have matters ground out by such a body before being brought before Grand Lodge for final action. Our esteemed Bro. WOODS, in his review of Kansas for 1914, alludes to the "touch of sentiment with which Grand Master COLE introduces his address." It was an allusion to the flag of more significance in
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Kansas as given than elsewhere, and Bro. W. suggests: " I n which, however, he fails to recognize the letter G—with its mighty significance!" Grand Master COLE made his point with its special but full significance for a Kansas audience. If he had been giving a talk on symbolism he would have been equally distinct and emphatic in the suggested allusion. He never abates one jot or tittle of the initial or First Great Principle recognized and acknowledged in Masonry. On the other side of the question, if Captain COGHLAN were hunting for a masonic character for a new paraphrase of his " M e und G O T T , " E L R I C K COLE
would be the last individual he would consider eligible for the position. Bro. WOODS refers approvingly to what Kansas by demonstration has found effective in discouraging requests for special dispensations, to wit: "Eighty-three special dispensations were granted during the year, most of which were for conferring degrees out of time, and for which, except in five cases, a fee of $5.00 was charged—$270 in all, which, by the by, is not a bad idea. I t tends to prevent requests for the irregular dispensations, and also brings in some revenue to the Grand Lodge. To our regret at the absence of a review of Kansas in last year's Missouri volume, Bro. WOODS explains. "We hasten to assure him that the only reason was we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings— why, we do not understand." You remember the old refrain, Bro. W. " I t was—itwas—the cat." Drop a postal card to the Kansas Grand Secretary or correspondent next time it happens and the ravages of the Missouri cat will be made good. If the rats in St. Louis are as large and ferocious as they were in "Benton Barracks"—^enduring de wah—we don't blame the cat for preferring a more peaceful and less hazardous lunch. To our reference concerning a Missouri Grand Master whom we admire, he says: "We have had no more popular or worthy Grand Master than M.'. W.'. Bro. LAMPERT, whom everybody knows and loves as ' J A K E . ' "
The Kansas report receives kindly notice, for which we acknowledge our hearty appreciation. M.". W.-. ToLMAN W. COTTON, Grand Master, Van Buren. R.-. W.-. J O H N R . PARSON, Grand Secretary, St. Louis. M.". W.". C. C. WOODS, Grand Correspondent, St. Louis. Next Annual, St. Louis, September 28, 1915.
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MONTANA —1913. Lodges, 91; members, 7,500; net gain, 523. Helena, September 17, 1913. M.-.W.-. JOHN G. BAIR, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) In the opening of his address the Grand Master pays a fitting tribute to Past Grand Master GEORGE W. MONROE (1880-1881), who died during the year. Dispensations were granted for two new lodges, and six lodges were constituted during the year. We note that Past Grand Masters DAY, NOLAN and HEFNER, and other brethren, have been dispensing masonic light by the medium of lectures, which indicates the kind of masonic progress which is worth while. Good for Montana. Grand Chaplain H. R. COLEMAN, of Kentucky, delivered a fine address upon the theme "Brotherly Love." The representatives to Grand Lodge were taken in automobiles to the Masonic Home. M.-.W.'. Bro. HEFNER, from the Correspondence Committee, reported recommending recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Report adopted. On the second day's session the representatives were taken on a trolley ride to the Broadwater Natatorium, and after partaking of its hospitalities were taken to the State Nursery Co. The Grand Representatives—Kansas present—were received with the honors their due. The Trustees of the Masonic Home were authorized to contract for water for irrigation purposes for the Home lands, not to exceed a limit of 320 acres. Grand Secretary HEDGES presents a financial report and a general report. We find a very interesting portion of the latter under the topical heading, "Historical." During the year the son of Past Grand Master WILBUR F . SANDERS found among his father's effects papers of historical interest and value, which he presented to Grand Lodge. M.-. W.'. Bro. SANDERS was the first Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. Grand Secretary HEDGES says: Among them was the notiflcation of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Montana, Issued by Colonel SANDERS, who was Grand Secretary, which circular was dated May 2, 1866, and was the first document issued by the Grand Lodge of Montana to the Grand Lodges of sister jurisdictions. The following paragraph appears in this circular: "Permit me to call your .attention to the exceptional condition of our mail facilities, whereby on all books and pamphlets letter postage is required to be prepaid." Strange to say, the first acknowledgment of that organization came from the extreme eastern part of the continent—from the Grand Secretary of Vermont. There are various other papers noted by Bro. HEDGES, who adds: •"In this connection it is interesting to know that the statue erected
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by the State to Colonel SANDERS will be formally unveiled next week, September 24th. Past Grand Master H. S. H E F N E R makes his fifth contribution to the Round Table feast. Kansas thinks it his best for several reasons, one of which is the fact that he hung cnto Kansas until he had assimilated for Montana use ten "pages of Kansas sayings and doings. He takes Grand Master HUTCHISON'S "crowning tangible glory;" Grand Orator PICKLER'S "crowning glory of the faithful Mason;" a "gem" from the "necrology report;" he took some time in contemplation of t h e "Alpina report," expressing his own view of the latter as follows: " I t is needless to say that the report * * * was adopted." H e was enamored with t h e Code presented by the Jurisprudence Committee, excerpting the twenty-five Landmarks, the Fifteen Articles and the Fifteen Points, winding up with the conclusion of the Correspondence Report. The following from Bro. HEPN'ER'S opening is definitely on the line of the Des Moines speech made by ex-President U. S. GRANT on his return from his trip around the world, to the effect that the next trial t o test the stability of our government would be one more severe than even our Civil War, and would come from an attempt to destroy our free school system. Listen: The air we breathe is electrified with vague uneasiness as to possible dangers to American institutions. The activity of the enemies of Masonry has aroused to waltefulness the dormant spirit of the Pilgrim Fathers in all who truly love America; the fear of the Vandal and the Goth has caused the flocking to our standard of men who believed in Masonry and Masonry's teachings, and yet failed t o become active participants in its war on ignorance, superstition and oppression; the high and the low, the rich and the poor, the powerful and the weak, are all buckhng on the armor of Masonry to engage in the holy war of preventing creed and greed assuming the mastery over our heritage of freedom of thought, conscience and action.
We have enjoyed Bro. H E F N E R ' S clearly defined and distinct utterances for their own value as showing his high conceptions of Masonry; but at the same time the Montana volume comes to us and to all the members of the old guard, recalling with special interest, a sacred memory of CORNELIUS HEDGES, S E . , who epitomized
so well that beautiful expression of the poet TALFORD: . "So his life has fiowed From its mysterious urn a sacred stream. In whose calm depth the beautiful and pure Alone are mirrored."
M.-.W.". O. F . WASMANDORFF, Grand Master, Lewistown. R.-. W.-. CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R . , Grand Secretary, Helena.
M.'.W.-. H. S. HEFNER, Grand Correspondent, Helena-. Next Annual, Butte, September 16,1914.
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NEBRASKA—1914. Lodges, 262; members, 21,122; net gain,.978. Omaha, June 9, 1914.
M.-. W.'. A L P H A MOKGAN, Grand Master.
The Grand Master's address was delayed for the exchange of a page full of felicitations with other Grand Lodge officials. He began his address with an expression of profound gratitude and reverence to the Great I Am, continuing as follows: I t is my earnest wish that this meeting be begun and end in harmony with that dignity and decorum which should mark all our worl£; and when ended may we depeirt to our several homes and vocations with the satisfaction of having done our work: well. May GOD watch over and protect those who are near and dear to us during our absence, and may He bless the worls of our hands and minds, is my most earnest and sincere prayer.
The Grand Master shows that he has given careful attention to the Masonic Home, and that it has been well conducted and managed. The Oregon general and official circular No. 2 was duly received by him and submitted to Grand Lodge for consideration, without comment. The officers of twenty-one Grand Lodges received his thanks for their unifoim courtesy and fraternal assistance, and the lodges of such jurisdictions were thanked for their willingness, promptness and efficiency in doing work for Nebraska lodges. Grand Master CHANDLER and Grand Secretary WILSON, of Kansas, are among those specifically named. We note that Nebraska has a Committee of Relief that extends help in certain cases independent of the Home. The Committee on Fraternal Dead in their report paid most beautiful tributes to the lives and characters of Past Grand Masters SAMUEL WARREN HAYES and NATHANIEL AYERS.
A like tribute was
paid Grand Tyler REUBEN FORBES, of whose good example and noble Christian character record is made; and in addition thereto he is credited with four years of continuous service for his country in the Civil War. A special tribute recounting the public services and masonic fidelity of M.-. W.-. Bro. HENRY M . T E L L E R , of Colorado, forms a
large part of the report of the committee. We find in the record this heading: "Report of the Committee on General Grand Lodge." After recognizing " t h e value of the conferences of Grand Masters," and "willing to cooperate with our brethren of other Grand Jurisdictions, the resolution, of which the foregoing are a part, continues as follows: We desire to go on record as being absolutely and unalterably opposed to any movement or program seeking the establishment of a General Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska is a sovereign Body, and will never yield its sovereignty. Worshipful Brother CHARLES M . S H E P H E R D delivered an oration
upon "Brotherhood and Immortality" that is of an unusually high
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order of thought and merit. If our space were not overcrowded already we would take pleasure in excerpting largely from it. We notice that the "Committee on Relief" had a fund of ?5,420.93 at its disposal during the year. Its expenditures for the year were $2,278.17. Among the amounts expended we note one of $192 for awidow eighty-six years old, whose husband had been a member of a Nebraska lodge, now extinct. Widows and widows with children, as well as members and wives, were aided at their own homes outside of Masonic Home in various amounts: $100 to widow and five children; $375 to widow and two children; $168 to member and wife; $150 to widow and five children; $387.56 to two children of member. Funeral expenses were paid in two cases. The Special Committee on Orphanage reported that the members of the Eastern Star assessed its 17,000 members five cents per capita per annum and were expending "$850 annually for the support of the orphans of Masons in this jurisdiction." Grand Lodge appropriated $10,000 for the purpose of providing suitable grounds and buildings for a Home or Homes for orphanages where boys and girls may be kept apart in separate institutions. We are glad to note that the "sisters" of Nebraska have pointed the way toward the solution of the greatest problem in the relief work Masons have, viz: the maintenance, care and education of the orphans of Masons. Past Grand Master YOUNG, President of the Masonic Home, told about the children at the Orphanage, and what the Eastern Star had done, and suggested that the brethren follow their example by leaving their pennies from their mileage and per diem to provide amusemeiits for the children^swings, hammocks, a pony and cart, etc. His plea brought $100. President YOUNG and the officers and Trustees of the Masonic Home received the thanks of Grand Lodge for their services rendered the Home. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past
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furnishes the report as usual. The review of Kansas for 1914 is a brief synopsis of the work of Grand Master COLE, citing the following reference: "Freemasonry raises no issue and seeks no conflict with any sect or creed. * * * This Order will continue to thrive in spite of anathema or prejudice," etc. The Past Grand Masters' Association record "forms an interesting portion of the volume under review." He notes the "fraternal consideration" of Nebraska in the Kansas review. M.-. W.-. THOMAS M . DAVIS, Grand Master, Beaver City. R.-. W.'. FRANCIS E . W H I T E , Grand Secretary, Omaha. M.-. W.'. CHARLES J. P H E L P S , Grand Correspondent, Schuyler. Next Annual, Omaha, June 8,1915.
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NEVADA-1914. (FIFTIETH
ANNIVERSARY.)
Lodges, 24; members, 1,939; net gain, 53. Reno, June 9, 1914. M.-.W.-. W. M. DAVID, Grand Master.. (Portrait frontispiece.) Grand Lodge had a distinguished visitor in M.-.W.-. .JOHN D . MuRPHEY, Grand Master of California, who, after an introduction by Past Grand Master A.L. FITZGERALD, was received by the M.-.W.-. Grand Master, welcomed, and accorded the Grand Honors. Other brethren from Cahfornia were also welcomed. The Grand Master has evidently not failed to "magnify his office." For instance, under the head, "Official Acts," we find this: On April 7,1914,1 issued a circular letter to the lodges of the State requesting that proceedings be talien by the lodges to compel all non-afflliates within their jurisdiction to attend and show cause for their non-afBliation. We do not know how they diagnose that trouble in Nevada, but in New York the experts call it "exaggerated ego." The record does not disclose any sudden or unprecedented mobilization of the unaffiliates of 1914, or previous years, nor does it disclose that the action of the Grand Master in writing and issuing his circular letter was deemed worthy of approval, commendation or notice. Last year Grand Master H. W. M I L E S made this recomrnendation: "That steps be taken lookingto the estabhshment of a Masonic Home in this State. Twenty-nine of our sister Grand Jurisdictions have established or are establishing Masonic Homes. While this appears to be a large undertaking for so small a jurisdiction as ours, yet a beginning should be made some time." The Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation of Finance Committee in 1913, "that a special committee be appointed by the incoming Grand Master to investigate the feasibility and desirability of the early establishment of a Masonic Home by this Grand Lodge or of the establishment of a fund to be used for that purpose at some future time, and to report at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge such action as they may deem advisable." The record discloses that the Grand Master failed t o appoint such a committee. Why he did not, is not disclosed. All he said to the Grand Lodge about the failure is the following: This case brings to my mind that our last Grand Lodge ordered that a committee on a Masonic Home should be appointed. As it was a part of the report of the Finance Committee, it was overloolced at the time of making up our regular committees, and was not discovered for some months. The Grand Master, like the prescription clerk in a drug store, had something not merely "just as good," but in his opinion decidedly better, and the key-note is part of a remark made by Grand Master
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. WAY of South Australia, where, after trying other methods for about thirty years, they^are now considering the Home plan.. M.'.W.". Bro. WAY'S suggestion, as quoted, reads: "Enable our aged to enjoy t h e homes they had lived in so long, surrounded by those who loved them and were prepared to put up with their short-comings, etc." This is a question that Grand Lodges which have Homes, are now meeting or must prepare to meet; but such cases are not the ones our Masonic Homes are now trying to care for. The cases that require the institution of a Masonic Home are those so aged as to have outlived or lost all trace of kith and kin, or orphans who are utterly dependent. For these up to the present no better method of support has been found than the Masonic Home system. The person quoted by the Grand Master to the extent of four pages has had opportunities for study in the line of administration of the "Mills Hotels," "Model Dwellings," and "Homes for the Poor." These he classes properly as "private benefactions," and any one conversant with the system on which these are run knows that it is not unlike, that under which HENRY W A R D BEECHER and HORACE GREELEY used to
raise cabbagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they were nice cabbages, but they cost a dollar apiece on the ground when raised. The Grand Lodge evidently had the same opinion it had in 1913, for it referred all he had to say about funds or Masonic Home, to the Finance Committee, which reported: With regard to that portion of the Grand Master's address dealing with the establishment of a Masonic Home or some other suitable method of administering relief to the needy of this Grand Jurisdiction, under Grand Ijodge supervision, we recommend t h a t a special committee be appointed by the incoming Grand Master to investigate fully the feasibility and desirability of action of this kind, and to report at the next Annual Communicatioij of this Grand Lodge such action as they may deem advisable.
There should be no difficulty in ascertaining from Masons in the thirty or more jurisdictions having the Home system, whether the system works satisfactorily; and the facts may be learned from Masons familiar with the Home work whose names will be guaranty of their ability t o speak from knowledge. We think for about twenty years every Kansas Grand Master has shown in his annual address what the Masons of Kansas think of the Kansas Masonic Home. The oration by W.-. LLOYD B . THOMAS, Grand Orator, upon the
topic " T h e Judgment of the Plummet," is not only an eloquent and scholarly production, but he gives the true significance of the Scripture reading, "Behold I will set a plurabline in the midst of my people Israel; I will not pass by them any more." We have often wondered how many of these who heard, or even those who recited, had a proper sense of its true significance. We are too busy making Masons to explain fully and properly, as we should. There is also a valuable and interesting address on "Fifty Years of Masonry in Nevada," which essentially is a review of the important items of historic moment recorded in the Proceedings of the Grand
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It also is by Rev. Bro. LLOYD
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In its conclusion we find the following: To the veterans, aUhough they labored not for pialse, we owe a hearty gratitude, a thankfulness not to be expressed in mere words, not even in the mere use of the institution they erected, but only in the expenditure of elfort and energy to add to, and to enlarge, and to enrich with practical serviceableness ' all that heritage which they have bequeathed to us. The volume contains two pages of portraits, including, with the frontispiece, all the officials of Grand Lodge. There is also a fine portrait of M.-. W.'. FRANK BELL, who was Grand Master in 1891. Grand Commissioner of Review EDWARD D . VANDERLEITH begins his eleventh review with an exhortation to service, the conclusion of which is as follows: Therefore, my brothers, let service count. Let us be bent on knowing the best, choosing the best and doing the best. Let us verify our Masonry by carrying it into the world and making it practical. The truth we need is the truth we can use. Brothers, we say, the greatest thing on earth Is service; that's what justifies our birth. Life can't be made worth living to a shirk. You can't have even fun unless you work. Bro. VANDERLEITH, quoting Bro. MCDONALD, says: "Under New Jersey he asks why not speak of other Grand Jurisdictions as brother jurisdictions, seeing that they are entirely made up of men;" and Bro. V. adds, "BARKIS is willin'," utterly oblivious of the fact that BARKIS was not willin' to enter into any fraternal relations of suzerainty with a jurisdiction of that gender. Kansas for 1913 is carefully and considerately reviewed, the only note of criticism—and that uttered without a knowledge of the situation •—being the following: "Kansas does a thriving dispensation business. Eighty-two were issued during the year for various purposes. Half of these were to call out the hurry van so as not to keep anxious candidates waiting." We used to criticise the "hurry van" until we came to Topeka— over twenty years ago—arid became familiar with its use. There is probably no State in the Union that can show a more temperate, moral and industrious class of corporate employees than those of the railroad organizations of Kansas. They comprise a very large per cent, of the masonic membership of our Kansas cities—of Leavenworth's 881, Kansas City's 1,554, Wichita's 1,895 and Topeka's 2,098. As clerks they throng our railroad offices when boys just out of high school. At twenty-one their petitions are in the lodge, and after being accepted and elected, and one or two degrees conferred, it frequently happens that two or more are promoted and assigned to work at Galveston, Chicago or Los Angeles. The long distance critic when advised of the facts in cases of this kind will find that the Kansas Grand Master
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exercised a proper discretion. W h e r e v e r t h e t r a n s f e r allows sufficient t i m e t h e c a n d i d a t e s are i n v a r i a b l y p r o p e r l y posted before going t o their new fields of labor. E v e r y t h i n g else o b t a i n s B r o . V.'s a p p r o v a l : The address of the Grand Master looks on the bright side of things. He believes that everything in Masonry Is for the best, and his optimistic report shows that the Craft in Kansas is producing the highest good. We like Bro. HUTCHISON'S kind. I t is the big, broad-gauged Mason, looking for things to approve and eager to applaud, who helps most toward success. We have yet to see the cranky pessimist who is not a block to progress in any lodge. H e belongs, B r o . V., t o those w o r k m e n whose M a s t e r t a u g h t t h e m , " T o t h e p u r e all t h i n g s are p u r e . " H e s a y s this of our H o m e : " T h e G r a n d M a s t e r a n d t h e G r a n d L o d g e a r e p r o u d of t h e i r M a s o n i c H o m e . I t is doing a really good a n d noble work, a n d their pride is well m e r i t e d . " B r o . P I C K L E R ' S o r a t i o n is entitled, " a m o s t excellent a d d r e s s . " H e gives an expert opinion on t h e K a n s a s " r e v i e w s , " s a y i n g : " T h e y s h o w h i m a t h i n k e r a n d a fearless expresser of his v i e w s ; " a n d t h e n excerpts w h a t was said u n d e r I o w a a b o u t t h e r e being " n o royal r o a d t o t h e k n o w l e d g e and u n d e r s t a n d i n g of F r e e m a s o n r y , " t o which he a d d s : Masonry rests upon belief in the fatherhood of GOD, the brotherhood of man and the immortality of the soul. It inculcates moral principles; it prescribes practical virtues. Under these it endeavors to bring men, first the man and then those around and about him, to a richer fellowship one m t h the other and with the great Creator. We reach this life through faith and practice and only through service, unselfishly given, can we learn to live the life. W e h a v e t a l k e d our limit, a n d m u s t s h u t off. N e v a d a is a l w a y s p l e a s a n t r e a d i n g to u s , and t h o u g h t h e r e is m u c h m o r e m a r k e d , we m u s t l a y aside t h e volume. M.-.W.-. T H E O D O R E J. S T B I N M E T Z , G r a n d M a s t e r , R e n o . R.-. W.-. E D W A R D D . V A N D E R L E I T H , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y and G r a n d C o m m i s s i o n e r of Review, Carson City. N e x t A n n u a l , R e n o , J u n e 8, 1915.
NEW BRUNSWICK- 1913. Lodges, 3 8 ; m e m b e r s , 3,320; n e t gain, 143. Saint J o h n , A u g u s t 2 6 t h . M.-.W.-. F R E D E R I C K J O H N G I L M O R E K N O W L T O N , Grand Master. I n his a d d r e s s G r a n d M a s t e r K N O W L T O N bears s t r o n g t e s t i m o n y t o t h e c h a r a c t e r of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J O H N V. E L L I S , whose record as G r a n d M a s t e r was m o s t n o t a b l e . H e was G r a n d M a s t e r in 1872, 1873, 1874, 1884, 1885, 1886. " H e was a m a n of s t r o n g i n d e p e n d e n c e of t h o u g h t a n d genial personality, while his s y m p a t h y was e x t e n d e d to all in t i m e of trouble. Of h i m it m a y be t r u l y said:
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"I have wrestled stoutly with the wrong. And borne the right From beneath the footfall of the throng, To life and light."
We note from the Grand Treasurer's report that the Fund of Benevolence was increased $500.00 by a bequest from Bro. E L L I S . The Grand Lodge has adopted same system of receipt tor dues as that now in use in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. Past Grand Master Judge D. F. MACWATT, of Canada, was introduced and saluted with the Grand Honors. In response, he leplied pleasantly to his welcome, and referred to his masonic friendship for Past Grand Master E L L I S , whose loss, though greatest to the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, was as well a loss to Masonry throughout Canada. The Committee on Foreign Relations reccmmended an exchange of representatives with Grand Lodge of France, which, on motion, was declared lost. Committee reported in regard to Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands. They thought the claims of the new Grand Lodge all right according to the standards of the Grand Lodge of California, and saw no reason why Galifornia should not yield recognition to the new Grand Lodge; but as for itself, as the new Grand Body claimed exclusive territorial jurisdiction, and as they "thought it improbable that Scotland would accede to this imperative demand, and thus force the Scottish Masons in the Philippines to change their allegiance, it seems to your committee advisable to await the outcome before extending a formal recognition to the new Grand Lodge." Same old story; but it won't last as long in United States territory as it has in British territorial possessions. Porto Rico was acknowledged cordially; Oregon got the customary setback. New Brunswick does not favor "in any way impairing the sovereign authority of the existing Grand Lodges." Correct, sane and sensible. No Correspondence Report. M.-. W.-. FREDERICK J. G. KNOWLTON, Grand Master, Saint John. R.-. W.-. J. TWINING HARTT, Grand Secretary, Saint John.
Next Annual, Fredericton, August 25, 1914.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE— 1914. (ONE
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Lodges, 80; members, 10,782; net gain, 162. Concord, May 20, 1914. M.-.W.'. HOLMAN A. DREW, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Prior to the Annual a number of Special Communications and the Semi-Annual Exemplification Communication were held. Everybody seems to have answered roll call at the Annual muster except t h e Kansas representative. Two distinguished visitors were received and welcomed in the manner becoming to two native sons who had reflected the highest credit masonicaliy upon their mother Grand Ledge by distinguished services in other jurisdictions as Grand Masters^M.'. W.\ Bro. ISAAC HENRY STEARNS, of Montreal, P. Q., Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec and Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire near the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and M.'. W.'. Bro. FRANCIS J. WOODMAN, of Washington, D. C., Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, and Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire near the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. The masonic services and records of the two distinguished brethren are well known to their brethren in Kansas, who rejoice to know that the old home holds them in remembrance and ' honor. Grand Master D R E W refers in pleasing manner and loving tribute to a number of the District Deputy Grand Masters who obeyed the final summons during the year. One of the number, R.'.W.'. Bro. ALBERT STILLMAN BACHELOR, had been distinguished as a lawyer,
legislator and author. One of the most valuable papers in its historical masonic information was his historical address delivered at the centennial of Franklin Lodge No. 6, at Lebanon, May 13, 1896. The Grand Master calls attention in his address to the "crying need of the Masonic Home"—a hospital annex. • He has visited the Home frequently and unexpectedly, and has found everything satisfactory in regard to food, service, cleanliness and maintenance. He concludes his address with a poem which we will "lift" bodily, if space permits. The Cornmittee on Jurisprudence, to whom the Oregon resolutions were submitted, came and reported that they "have carefully considered the matter and are of the opinion that it is inexpedient to establish such a 'central representative masonic body' at this time, therefore * * * respectfully decline to accept the same." Grand Lodge, after installation of officers, called off until evening, when it celebrated its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary. The Schubert Quartet, of Boston, gave a short concert program preliminary t o the evening exercises; then followed prayer by Grand
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Chaplain CHARLES H . FARNSWORTH; address by Grand Master STEPHEN SHANNON JEWETT, which is said to have been "both timely
and inspiring, but which cannot here be published because it was not written." Brief addresses were made by Past Grand Masters STEARNS and WOODMAN, who have been hereinbefore referred to as "distinguished visitors;" and then Past Grand Master CHARLES HORACE
WiGGiN delivered a historical address, that was most highly interesting. The orator in part said: Freemasonry In New Hampshire cannot be traced to its origin. Preliistoric and legendary periods are equally in darkness. I t is known to liave existed prior to 1735 within the borders of our State, yet unknown so far as the first practitioners and promoters of its principles are concerned. At some time and somewhere and by somebody there was a beginning. It may have been that early settlers, unique to my mind, GOD fearing and GOD loving, with a faith and belief in the Holy Writings, numbered themselves with those who early located near the mouth of the Piscataqua River. Possibly others of the same faith may have made the landing an abiding place at the same timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and this was the beginning.
After several other interesting speculations, the orator continued: Time passes; others come to this New England; there are similar meetings, and finally a sufHcient number are here in the vicinity of Portsmouth to form or to meet, under the old and acknowledged prescriptive rights in existence prior to 1717 in England as a Master Lodge.
After tracing the organization of five lodges within the borders of New Hampshire, and the call for a meeting of deputies from them to organize a Grand Lodge July 8, 1789, he refers to the struggle for Independence then on, and adds: All Masons have deep feelings of pride in that array of GOD'S noblemen who gave their fortunes and unstinted energy for the independence and liberty of the Colonies. Numbered among them were Bros. WASHINGTON, LAFAYETTE W A H B E N and P A U L REVERE, of National fame.
point with pride to the following brethren:
We of New Hampshire can
Generals SULLIVAN, SCANNELL,
DEAKBOHN, W H I P P L E and O I L L E Y ; Colonel H A L L ; Majors ADAMS, B A R T LETT, M C C L E A R Y , M C C H N T O C K , S H E H B U R N E , T I L L E Y , and many others of
lower rank. Major OLEARY was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill and Major SHERBURNE a t the battle of Germantown. * * * Those whom we found most active in the Continental Army we find equally active in an institution that stands for Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and a t a meeting of the deputies, July 8, 1789, Gen. JOHN SULLIVAN was elected Grand Master.
We find we must condense. In the organization of the Grand Lodge only two of the five lodges were represented, four of the five brethren organizing being members of St. Johns, and the fifth representing Rising Sun Lodge, of Keene. The meetings were held "in the rooms of St. Johns Lodge in the Earl of Halifax Tavern in Portsmouth, now standing in a fair state of preservation on the corner of Court and Atkinson Streets. The tavern was run by Bro. JOHN STAVERS, and here were entertained Bros. GEORGE WASHINGTON and LAFAYETTE."
Bro. H A L L JACKSON was chairman of the convention, he being the oldest
Master of a lodge present.
He was chief surgeon of the New Hampshire
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Master SULLIVAN was installed by Bro. H A L L JACKSON, a full comple-
ment of Grand Lodge officers and other brethren being present, among them being Bro. JOHN TOSCAN, Vice-Consul of Prance.
The records of St. Johns Lodge for June 15, 1775, show that "on motion of Dr. H A L L JACKSON, Major J O S E P H CILLEY was made a
Mason gratis for his great service t o his country." Major CILLEY won distinction for bravery at the battles of Bemis Heights, Stony Point and Monmouth. He received t h e thanks and approbation of the Commander-in-Chief, General WASHINGTON, and the New Hampshire House of Representatives presented him with a choice pair of pistols. He was Deputy Grand Master in 1798. He died and was buried with masonic honors at Nottingham in 1799. In 1827 this Grand Lodge went on record and passed a resolution t h a t recommended to the subordinate lodges the dispensing with the use of ardent spirits a t their regular and other meetings. June 17, 1843, Grand Lodge, with M.-.W.-. Past Grand Master ROBERT SMITH, as Grand Master, and other officers and brethren to the extent of twenty, appeared in the procession in Boston and assisted in celebrating the completion of Bunker Hill monument. The orator referred to Grand Lodge forming a procession.with other masonic bodies, July 5, 1847, and paid tribute to Bro. and President JAMES K . POLK, who visited Portsmouth at that time. The orator also referred to the Lodges of Sorrow held April 24, 1906, in many of the lodges commemorative of the life and virtues of Bro. J O H N P A U L JONES, the most important of which was. the joint
celebration of St. John's and St. Andrew's Lodges at Portsmouth, attended by the Grand Master. The celebration of its anniversary was of great interest to Grand Lodge, and the orator well earned the vote of sincere thanks extended him by Grand Lodge "for his eloquent and admirable address." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand
Master HARRY
M . CHENEY
finds it is a short .time between reports, but confesses that "it is not without some regret that the last Proceedings on the shelf has been inspected. The work has permitted me to renew acquaintance with other writers whom I have learned tc admire and to love; to extend the hand of fraternal fellowship to a few upon whom have fallen the burden of the day." Kansas, as usual, is kindly treated: We have read the address of Grand Master COLE in Its entirety before writing anything concerning it. We like every word of it. His one decision is the long time law of New Hampshire, that a lodge cannot, in its By-Laws, provide for a fixed death benefit. The conclusion of this address shows that the • honor of serving his brethren as Grand Master Is deemed by him to be the greatest and most satisfactory that can be bestowed upon any Mason. And so it.io.
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The Chancellor of the Unlverstiy of Kansas, Bro. STHONG, gave the annual oration, his theme being "An Ancient and Honorable Institution." If one did not believe that Freemasonry was such, the reading of this address would quickly make a convert. As might be expected, it was a most scholarly effort. H e s a y s " T h e effort t o establish a General G r a n d Lodge, s t a r t e d by Oregon, got t h i s ; " a n d t h e n copying t h e K a n s a s action he a d d s : " O t h e r G r a n d Lodges please c o p y . " T h i s is a good i n d o r s e m e n t : The' honorary rank of Past Grand Senior Warden was conferred upon ROBERT FREKE GOULD, the well known historian, who does not belong to England alone, but to the masonic world. Kansas is unquestionably right in calling him the "best and most worthy representative of the intellectual side of Freemasonry." And t h e n B r o . C H E N E Y copies all we h a d t o say a b o u t N e w H a m p shire. U n d e r York G r a n d Lodge of Mexico for 1913, B r o . C H E N E Y says: It is evident that the words of the New Hampshire correspondent relative to Mexico are appreciated. We should be very glad to know that, of course, but in any event have no apology to make for any friendliness manifested toward this aspiring and struggling Grand Lodge. M.-.W.-. S T E P H E N S . .IEWBTT, G r a n d M a s t e r , Laconia. M.-.W.-. H A R R Y M . C H E N E Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Concord. N e x t A n n u a l , Concord, M a y 19, 1915.
NEW JERSEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 194; m e m b e r s , 38,674; n e t gain, 2,025. T r e n t o n , April 22d. M . - . W . - . F R E D E . T I L D E N , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) M.-.W.-. B r o . P H I L I P K . B A U M A N , G r a n d M a s t e r of M a s o n s of Virginia, was received, welcomed a n d accorded t h e G r a n d H o n o r s . P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s C O N G D O N a n d W A K E F I E L D received t e l e g r a m s of s y m p a t h y a n d t o k e n s of flowers from t h e G r a n d Lodge b y reason of their illness a n d enforced absence. U n d e r t h e topic, " F o r e i g n J u r i s d i c t i o n s , " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e c o u n t s t h e history of t h e amicable relations formerly existing b e t w e e n t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w J e r s e y a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e I n d i a n T e r r i t o r y , and also with t h e Gi a n d L o d g e of t h e T e r r i t o r y of O k l a h o m a from its organization in 1892," as given b y G r a n d M a s t e r CONOVER in 1910. T h a t " F e b r u a r y 9, 1909, t h e s e t w o G r a n d Lodges t e r m i n a t e d their existence a n d t h e fraternal relations aforesaid by dissolution, owing t o t h e consolidation of t h e Territories i n t o S t a t e h o o d a n d one m a s o n i c j u r i s d i c t i o n . " T h a t " o n t h e s a m e d a t e a new G r a n d L o d g e
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of the State of Oklahoma was erected by the membership of the two formerly occupying the respective jurisdictions. During the past year notice of the changed conditions and solicitation of formal recognition by the New Grand Lodge has been urged upon sister jurisd ictions, New Jersey excepted." He cites the notice received from the Grand Master of Oklahoma, by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey refusing fraternal relationship with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey and " t h a t it had decided to no longer affiliate with or recognize a member from the jurisdiction;" whereby it is "somewhat impertinently or gratuitously assumed that New Jersey intended to ask permission to recognize the new Grand Body." He recites the explanation given, t h a t this action was due to being in sympathy with a former Grand Master of Mississippi on the subject matter of correspondence exchanged with his predecessor, M.\ W.\ Bro.WoLFSKEiL, in respect to the membership of one of our lodges. He also cites the notice given the Craft in New Jersey that they were debarred from visitation in Oklahoma. The Grand Master then notes the receipt of a letter, of date March 14th, from the Grand Master of Oklahoma, advising him of the repeal of the resolution of February 10, 1910, by which friendly relations were cut off, and that the writer "had been requested by that Grand Lodge to notify me of its action, and to take such further action as Grand Master to effect the spirit of its amicable resolution as he might deem proper." The Grand Master, M.-.W.-. Bro. T I L D E N , then said: In welcoming the sanity and masonic comity evidenced by this letter, I, nevertheless, perceive that my duty is conflned to advising the Craft in New Jersey that the ban or embargo laid upon Masons hailing from this iurisdiction has been raised In the State of Oklahoma, and that now they will be accorded there the recognition and fraternal courtesy hitherto denied, and which has been without Interruption extended to Masons from Oklahoma while visiting lodges in New Jersey. Since It is In effect, both In form and matter, a request from a new Grand Lodge for recognition and exchange of representatives, you will doubtless give It the usual disposition, namely, reference to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. He also recommended reference to same committee the request from the National Grand Lodge of Egypt for recognition as such and the exchange of Grand Representatives. Grand Lodge in 1913 having adopted a resolution permitting a petition for affiliation to be filed without an accompanying dimit, with no time limit named. Grand Master recommended that a time limit of six months be named after petitioner is declared elected. Recorrimendation adopted. The distinguished statesmen and judges of inter-jurisdictional law on the Correspondence Committee, after referiing to the letter of the Oklahoma Grand Master, wisely reported on the Oklahoma matter: Keiations which have not heretofore existed with this relatively new Grand Lodge, cannot well be resumed; and your committee have, therefore, only the
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duty before them of pointing out the regularity of this new Grand Lodge as the Immediate and masonically legal successor of two Grand Lodges, with which, prior to their dissolution, the Grand Lodge of New Jersey was In fraternal relations. There can be no objection to according recognition to the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, and exchanging representatives therewith If such action meets your approval. The subject is placed before you without recommendation.
On motion the report was received and ordered spread in full in the Proceedings; and thereupon chairman R O B T . A. SHIRREFS, of
Correspondence Committee, moved that the Grand Lodge of New Jersey accord the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma recognition and that the Grand Master be authorized to exchange representatives therewith. Carried. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey is entitled to high commendation for the forbearance, courtesy and consideration shown by it from first to last in this entire transaction. The Grand Lodge of Egypt's request for recognition was "indefinitely postponed." The Grand Master found it necessary to administer a dose of bitter discipline to a Worshipful Master, setting aside an election made possible by strong arm and barred door methods. When he got through with the Worshipful the latter was less autocratic, and on proper submission was restored to duty and command. The Grand Master found a clandestine lodge organized in the jurisdiction under the name of "The Third Italy Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, and on July 25, 1913, he issued an edict prohibiting masonic communication between New Jersey Masons and the clandestine Masons. A like edict was issued by the Grand Master of Masons of New York. A nuniber of Past Grand Masters and other distinguished visitors from Delaware were welcomed and honored. Action on request for recognition of Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands was deferred for the present. M.-.W.'. Bro. JOSEPH W . CONGDON, in a telegram from
the
hospital, gave "emphatic expression to the overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation which my heart holds for the fraternal message and floral tribute received from you today." And then a * points us to a line at the bottom of the page, which says: "M.". W.'. Bro. J O S E P H W . CONGDON died May 1,1914.".
By the election we note that another Kansas Grand Representative puts on the toga and jewel of a Grand Master. I t now is M.'. W.'. Bro. CHARLES P. Russ. .When he was installed the following Installation Ode was sung to the tune "America:" GOD bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand, Through storm and night; When the wild tempests rave. Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save, By Thy great might.
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For her our prayers shall rise To GOD above the skies; On Him we wait. Thou who art ever nigh, Guarding with watchful eye. To Thee aloud we cry, GOD save the State. CORRESPONDENCE.—It only takes two hundred pages to contain the New Jersey Report on Correspondence, Bro. ROBT. A. SHIRREFS taking the laboring oar with one hundred and fifty-six pages, covering sixty-five Grand Lodges, three of which are for two years consecutively. Kansas is one of the three. There are ten other Grand Ledge Proceedings of German and other Grand Bodies, covering forty-four pages, the translation and review of which are by Bro. A D O L P H K L E E .
We notice that New Jersey makes an annual appropriation of $150.00 to the committee for the work of translation. Reviewing Kansas for 1913, Bro. SHIRREFS, considering Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address in the "light of the biographical sketch" furnished by the Past Grand Master who set him first "in the line" for official preferment, and his portrait, says it is "by ordinar" "as our Scotch accent.prompts us to put i t . " We beg Bro. SHIRREFS' pardon for translating his Scotch, but we •don't want anyone to miss t h e full force and power of his Scotch expression, which means "more than ordinary," which, Americanized, we suspect would be equivalent to extraordinary. Bro. S. says: "His own estimate of expected performance and its lessened fulfillment is well stated;" and the excerpt taken proves it. Taking another excerpt he says: "This report of existent conditions covers all that need be said of Kansas for the general information of the Craft elsewhere." The customary mistake is made in regard to the York Grand Lodge of Mexico letter, through Grand Secretary YOUNG, requesting advice in case a proposition should be presented before it to recognize the seceding Mexican lodges, which then had recognized the suzerainty of the Supreme Council of Mexico. These opinions were asked as a basis upon which to knock out the proposition when presented. The proposition never was presented, and if it had been, would without doubt have been almost unanimously disapproved. Bro. S., discussing further the fate of ultra vires, shows that the elder statesmen of New Jersey have not yet destroyed all their idols. He compliments Grand Secretary WILSON on repeating his speed record, "for we have this fine book in hand only thirty-seven days after the close of Grand Lodge." Under Kansas for 1914, he says:
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In the sketch of M .-.W.'. Bro. ELRICK C . COLE, discounting the partiality of the personal friendship of Its writer, entirely excusable or justifiable as it is, we find additional reason for felicitating the Masons of the Sunflower State upon their selection of some lawyers, even if as a class they are singularly prolific of new masonic laws and addicted to legislation occasionally as mysterious as the ancient landmarks they are intended to supplement. Grand Lodge met in the State House, we suppose; for Grand Master COLE promptly indicated its appropriate selection for a body assembled for the purpose of legislation; and it is with a sense of relief that we find in his fine address reference to but one question "which had arisen to the dignity of a decision and the agreement of the Grand Lodge in his denial of the validity of a lodge by-law providing for a specific payment to the family or estate of a deceased member from Its funds, or assessing the membership, if the treasury was too low. We agree with the Committee on Address that it was considerate and scholarly—no bald recital of facts and incidents, but duly proportioned by patriotic, philosophic, poetic and just sentiment. Chancellor S T R O N G ' S address " w a s of such excellence as a n exposition of ' A n A n c i e n t a n d H o n o r a b l e I n s t i t u t i o n ' as t o w a r r a n t a n o t h e r c o n g r a t u l a t i o n t o K a n s a s u p o n t h e possession of an o r a t o r so h a p p i l y n a m e d , as t o illustrate his a d d r e s s . " T h e Oregon a n d G O U L D resolutions i n t r o d u c e d b y t h e K a n s a s c o m m i t t e e a r e n o t e d , a n d of t h e l a t t e r of t h e t w o h e s a y s : Withheld no longer by English negligence in not sooner according the honor of suitable Past Grand rank to Bro. ROBERT FREKE GODLD, the great masonic historian, he honored himself and Grand Lodge by a resolution bestowing upon Bro. Gou LD the title and rank of Past Grand Warden of Kansas. Both adopted the latter unanimously. W e r e g r e t exceedingly t h a t we c a n n o t find space t o cover in o u r r e v i e w all t h e p o i n t s in B r o . S H I R R E F ' S a d m i r a b l e r e p o r t t h a t we essayed t o d o . T h e r e is a good deal going on in t h e world j u s t n o w . K a n s a s h a s safely l a n d e d in her granaries a n d e l e v a t o r s a b o u t a h u n d r e d million bushels m o r e of w h e a t in a single y e a r t h a n ever before, t h e increase alone being n e a r l y as g r e a t as a n y p r e v i o u s crop raised. Since we b e g a n w o r k o n N e w J e r s e y t h e P o w e r s of E u r o p e h a v e been s e n d i n g ceremonious n o t e s t o each other, each m o s t Serene M a j e s t y telling t h e o t h e r , w h o m he addresses as " h i s g r e a t a n d good f r i e n d " in diplom a t i c p h r a s e , j u s t w h a t he t h o u g h t of h i m , w i t h t h e r e s u l t t h a t w a r is o n ; a n d t h e r e a r e b a t t l e s on land, on t h e w a t e r , a n d u n d e r t h e w a t e r ; a n d , i n a d d i t i o n t o all these, t h e r e is t h e peculiar experience of h a v i n g b a t t l e s in t h e air, as well. I n t h e u n i q u e expression of old, " H e l l is t o p a y , " t h e r e is t h i s v a r i a t i o n — " t h e p i t c h is h o t . " O u r c r y is still for peace, a n d we rejoice t h a t in t h e m i x u p " O l d G l o r y " still s t a n d s a s t h e symbol for " P e a c e o n e a r t h a n d good will t o men." M.-.W.-. CHARLES P. Russ, Grand Master, Trenton. R.-.W.'. BENJAMIN F . WAKEFIELD, Grand Secretary, Trenton. ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, Grand Correspondent, Elizabeth.
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NEW MEXICO—1913. Lodges, 41; members, 3,208; net gain, 221. Santa Fe, October 20th. M.-.W.-. MARINE R . WILLIAMS, Grand Master. The record of the Annual Session is preceded by an Emergent Communication called to attend the funeral services of Past Grand Master .GEORGB W. W A R D .
Bro. W M . J. LUCAS, who had known him as friend, neighbor and Mason, gave that best of testimony which can be given of a true, generous and blameless life. It was the simple story—that most eloquent of eulogies—of a good man gone to his reward, who even in his sojourn here "had the great reward of a noble, useful life, in that it was a happy, successful and honored one." The record clearly shows that for rtiore than a third of a century his life had demonstrated his Masonry. Twenty "decisions" were made by the Grand Master. One of them reads: " I t is necesgary to have dispensation in order to sublet to the Eastern Star." We find nothing in the decision to cause a change in our opinion t h a t mattersof such gravity were better left to the Worshipful Master of the lodge; or if his skill or discretion fails, to the wiser judgment of the lodge. The Committee on Grand Master's Address, after reversing three "decisions" and approving the remaining seventeen, most wisely remarked further: Most of the questions which the Grand Master has been called upon to answer could have been easily determined by a reference to the Landmarks, or the By-Laws and approved decisions. We have repeatedly condenmed the practice of lodges in submitting such questions as an imposition upon the Grand Master, and we would recommend that the Grand Master in the future decline to answer such questions and simply refer the lodge making the inquiry to the Landmarks, By-Laws or approved decisions covering the question.
We note a report of the Committee on Correspondence, by M.-.W.-. Bro. JAMES H. WROTH, in which he states that after reviewing the facts in the matter of the Grand Lodge of Queensland he had arrived at the conclusion that the Grand Lodge of Queensland should be recognized. His report concludes: " I recommend the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and that the Grand Secretary be directed to notify the proper officials regarding the same." The report was adopted. Well done! In the same report Bro. WROTH properly scores the Grand Lodge of Scotland for its selfish action in establishing and chartering lodges' in United States territory in the Canal Zone, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Philippine Islands. All of which is highly to be commended, and we are pleased to note was approved by Grand Lodge. The Committee on Chartered Lodges reported a dozen lodges for failure to report the reading of the last Grand Lodge Proceedings.
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The Oregon invitation to San Francisco to hire a hall where masonic whales could spout and disport themselves, and its invitation to the New Mexico Grand Master and his action thereon, are thus referred t o : We note the reception by the Grand Master of an invitation to be present at a convention whose object was the promotion of a General Grand Lodge for the Continent of North America. We are pleased to note that the Grand Master did not attend, and desire to put this Grand Lodge on record as being unalterably opposed to a move of this kind, and especially the formation of a central Grand Lodge.
The Committee on Marking Graves of Past Grand Masters made a verbal report, and the Grand Lecturer was charged with the duty of investigation and to make report of same to the Grand Master. We think this is an important committee. This is the third jurisdiction—if we have kept correct tab—to take up the question; if the others do not get a move on soon, we propose to make a radical suggestion in regard to the matter. CORRESPONDENCE.—The first name of the writer of Correspondence for New Mexico is JAMES. If you want evidence of the fact lock at the conclusion of any of our reviews of New Mexico and you will find the name of the Grand Correspondent of New Mexico written out in full, JAMES H . W R O T H .
When you write him at Albuquerque, New
Mexico, he will g e t i t , even if you fail to prefix the title "Doctor," or add to it the cabalistic signs, " M . D . " As we have before remarked, things got a little out of gear the year Kansas had its law revision, and by some "fatuitous circumstance" " J A M E S " appears in one place as " J O H N , " though where we add the name and title of the Grand Correspondent at the end of the review it is correctly written JAMES. Still the mistake did not prevent the Doctor from writing his customary excellent review of Kansas for 1913. We are glad to note what he says about the tobacco habit, and congratulate him that he took his wife's prescription. Bro. W. congratulates the Law Revision Committee upon printing not only the Landmarks but the Ancient Charges from the old manuscripts, and says: They have evidently studied carefully GOULD, HUGHAN, and others, showing that Masonry can really go farther bacli than 171.3. While it maizes a bulky volume, it is worthy of perusal, and many people inoculated with the microbe of modernism would do well to study it carefully, and after due thought and not before, express their opinion.
He excerpts what we said recognizing Grand Lodge of Salvador, commenting: ".As usual, he is correct." He also takes approvingly what we said about the progress made toward rehabilitation by the Grand Lodge of France. M.-. W.-. NATHAN J A F F A , Grand Master, Roswell. R.'. W.'. A L P H E U S A . K E E N , Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. M.'. W.'. J A M E S H . W R O T H , Grand Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Albuquerque, October 19, 1914.
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NEW SOUTH WALES — 1912-13. Lodges, 240; members, 18,728; net gain, 1,024. Two Specials and the four Quarterlies constitute the Communications for the year ending with June, 1913. Sydney, July 17,1912. M.-.W.-. LORD CHELMSFORD in the Grand East. The Kansas representative, R.-. W.'.Bro. A. J. BURBIDGE, was present. Grand Lodge entered into a conditional contract for the purchase of "the existing Masonic Hall premises" for a sum not exceeding £25,000. Quarterly Communication, August 11, 1912. R.". W.'. Deputy Grand Master Dr. C. U. CARUTHERS presided and read the Grand Master's address to Grand Lodge, who apologized for his necessary absence and submitted the reports of work done for Grand Lodge. "The Grand Secretary read a petition from Lodge St. James No. 45, asking permission to continue holding Instruction Meetings on the Sunday morning previous to their regular monthly meetings. On the motion of the President of the Board of General Purposes, the prayer of the petition was not entertained." "Lodge St. James," should change its name to Loyola Lodge, or if that is not sufficiently clear and explanatory, to Jesuit Lodge; and should take as its lodge motto the Jesuit rule: " I t is permitted to do evil that good may result." Of which rule we heartily agree with him who said: "He who does evil that good may come, pays a toll to the devil to let him into heaven." If there is any one thing that Masons should have settled convictions concerning it should be that masonic work of any kind on Sunday is wrong and has always been marked "taboo" by Masonry. The Mason who has intelligence enough to know intuitively that his trust is in GOD, ought also to know intuitively that, GOD requires him to keep His day holy. The nations who forget GOD'S primary lessons are sowing the seeds of their own destruction. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: "Fear GOD and keep His commandments, for this-is the whole duty of man." (Ecclesiastes xii. 13.) Quarterly, December 11, 1912.. Grand Lodge opened by the Grand Master. The King Edward Memorial Fund received a masonic contribution from New South Wales of £465 14s. Special Communication to take the place of the regular Quarterly was held March 5, 1913. The Grand Master said: "Brethren, the inevitable has come, and I meet you tonight for the last time as your Grand Master. I am very proud to have been your Grand Master, and I shall look back upon my years of office with pride and pleasure." He
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cites that during his three years of office he has signed 5,923 Master Mason's certificates. Its numbers have increased from 15,000 to 19,000, and its funds have increased from £24,525 to £40,000. The Grand Lodge from its funds provided for the payment of £25,000 for the purchase of the masonic property for use of Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge on this occasion presented the Grand Master with an illuminated address, enclosed in a morocco case, bearing the coat of arms of the Grand Master in gold. The presentation was made by the Deputy Grand Master R.'. W.'. Bro. Dr. CARUTHBRS. I n expressing their regret at his departure, after bearing testimony to his kindness, interest in the Craft, rulings and sympathies, he said: I will not say that you are the best Grand Master that has occupied the chair of KING SOLOMON, but I will put it in anotlier, and perhaps a more Irish way. and say that you are equal to the best and in some points you have excelled. [Applause.) Quarterly, June. 11, 1913. R.-.W.-. Deputy Grand Master C. U. CARUTHBRS delivered his address, citing in it and appending a copy of the address of welcome to the new Governor, Sir GERALD STRICKLAND, successor to the late Governor LOKD CHELMSFORD and his answer thereto. Both are creditable productions. The resolution of regret and sympathy sent by Grand Lodge March 5, 1913, was answered by LADY SCOTT in a very grateful letter of appreciation, which forms part of the record. At the election. Dr. C. U. CARUTHERS was chosen Grand Master. The Committee on Correspondence, in submitting their report, expressed the hope that in the days when a large part of the world has been harassed by wars and rumors of wars that there might be an absence of bitterness in differences and a feeling of charity for all; and quotes the words of the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England that "while as Freemasons we refrain from taking part in religious and political strife, we may yet, by our example, mitigate the bitterness of those controversies." CORRESPONDENCE.—W.-. Bro. S. SCOTT-YOUNG, chairman.
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fifty-four reviews are made, most of them by the chaiiman, though the others all seem to have participated. Kansas for 1913 is reviewed to the extent of a page and a half. Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address is pronounced "forceful, eloquent and exhaustive, dealing with every phase of the work and almost every question appertaining to success or failure in the past, as well as plans for the future." The oration by Grand Orator PiCKLER "is indeed worthy of the name." I t is called the "Long Search," and is not only a collection of faultless English, jewels of research and knowledge designed to charm the soul and arouse the poetic instincts of his audience, but is earnest and convincing in its purpose, drives the thoughtful Mason to himself
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engage in the long search for true light. holy and irresistible.' "
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I t s sentiments are 'historic,
M.-. W.-. C. U. CARUTHERS, Grand Master, Sydney. R.-. W.-. A R T H U R H . BRAY, Grand Secretary, Sydney.
W.". S. SCOTT-YOUNG, chairman
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NEW Y O R K - 1 9 1 4 . Lodges, 826; members, 186,179; net gain, 6,252. New York City, May 5th.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES SMITH,
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Master. Two engravings appear in front portion of volume. One is portrait of R.-. W.-. Bro. CADWALLADER D . COLDEN, who from 1801 to
1805 inclusive, and. from 1810 to 1819 inclusive,' was Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New York; the other is the portrait of M.-.W.-. A. H. ROBERTSON, Grand Master for years 1844 and 1845.
Grand Lodge remembered and extended its sympathy to Grand Chaplain Rev. GEORGE R . VAN D B WATER, D . D . , confined to bed by
sickness in hospital. In a long list of eminent brethren who have ceased from their labors we note the name of R . - . W . - . E D W I N A. QUICK, historian of the Grand
Lodge. We have always read with interest the work he presented as historian, and found much interesting material in the same. We note that the great loss sustained by the Craft in his death is fully acknowledged in the Grand Master's address. The Grand Master made reference in his address to the Oregon resolutions, stating they had been forwarded to the Committee on Jurisprudence for a report. The committee, through M.-.W.'. Bro. SAWYER, made report, in which it said: The subject of a General Grand Lodge in North America, and particularly one embraced mthin the territorial limits of the United States of America, has been frequently agitated. It was first presented to this Grand Lodge nearly a hundred years ago; the brethren who were then in life and active in the affairs of the Fraternity gave i t much study and consideration, but, believing it not to be for our interest, declined to join in the movement. Their attitude, together with that of the larger jurisdictions, ended the matter for a while; but the project has been revived a number of times since, always with the same result. New Yorii has consistently held to its own sovereignty as an independent Grand Lodge. Your committee sees no reason why wo should recede from that position, and therefore recommends that no action be taken in the matter. * * * Such action would leave us fettered where we now are free. â&#x20AC;˘ * * The rejil and great objection to this proposed union is found in the fact that it would necessarily end our freedom and independence.
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New York has a Masonic Employment Bureau that during the fiscal year just ended placed in positions 225 men, women and children, the earning capacity of which is estimated at $155,000 annually. The Grand Master referred to its usefulness in terms of highest praise, and recommended that Grand Lodge appropriate a sufficient sum of money to increase the efficiency and breadth of the bureau's activity. Last year the Grand Master evolved the idea of the establishment of a sinking fund, with which to cancel at maturity the obligations resting on the Fraternity of the State, and reported last year that the subscriptions had reached the sum of $6,412.41. During the present year there has been raised and paid thesum of $200,261.63. The Grand Master says: "By a united effort we can cast off the shackle of debt, and remove altogether this great impediment to the enlargement of our Home, already overcrowded." The Trustees of the Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund, call attention to a matter now being considered in nearly all Homes, as follows: " I t is a glaringly weak spot in our organization that one of the primary objects for which the Home was created is defeated, or partially so, at least, by our lack of hospital facilities." The financial statement of the rental value of the masonic properties shows a reversal gain of $134,062.12 over last year, t h e property now showing a net income of $69,129.67, the increase in earnings from rentals and analogous sources of $119,431.51, which, with decrease in expenses and fixed charges, shows a net gain of $134,062.12, as above stated. The properties now owned by Grand Lodge are valued approximately at four and three-quarter millions of dollars, in which Grand Lodge has an equity of about two and one-half millions of dollars. A very comfortable financial outlook for the Fraternity. M.-.W.'. EDGAR A. PARKMAN, Grand Master of Connecticut, was introduced and made a fine speech. M.-.W.'. LEVIN IRVING HANDY, of Delaware, always makes the
brethren of any Grand Lodge he visits sit up and take notice. Like all lawyers, he is a great Bible student, and draws largely upon that book for the imagery that is such a delight to his auditors. He learned years ago, as ABRAHAM LINCOLN did, that whenever he went to the Bible for a parallel, a lesson, or something to interest his hearers, that he could count on its novelty by reason of their, lack of •acquaintance with the Sacred Volume. He drew a nice lesson from the plumbline—that one that AMOS saw—stating from the context the true lesson of the plumbline. It was something that Grand Lecturers don't know about, and never talk about, because they never studied its symbolism as set out in the Bible. He said: The meaning of the passage which Masonry has taken for so important a part of its ritual is simply this: That, after the plumbline of righteousness has been set up amidst the people, they must do righteously, or talse the consequences, for the Lord will not pass them by any more.
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He said: Masonry did not stop a t the plumbline. I t not only tells you to be noble and to lead an honest and righteous life, but (alluding to TBNNTSON'sIlnes)— "How e'er it be it seems to me 'tis only noble to be good. Kind hearts are more than coronets and simple faith than Norman blood." It bids you to be kind of heart and full of service to your fellowmen. kind heart is the happy heart, the successful heart, the serving heart. "Keep clean this heart, keep clean this hand. Keep clean this place wherein I stand. Keep clean my soul, and what care I How much my neighbor's gold may buy."
The
There was another speech, b u t the third orator in succession who addresses Grand Lodge does not get a fairshow, and M.'.W.'. MORRIS GOLDWATER, of Arizona, and Grand Representative of New York, wisely limited his remarks to the jurisdiction of New York and Arizona, making a very creditable showing for his own Grand Lodge.. He made a mistake when he said, " I am not an orator," because he demonstrated by his utterances that he had mastered t h e art of saying compactly, wisely and well what one less skilled than he would have taken very much greater time t o say, and five times the space in book print to reproduce. Speaking of orators, we listened once to EDWARD EVERETT, who
then was conceded t o be America's great orator. We were.charmed for half an hour, and bored for the remaining two hours. We stood on our feet—standing room only—listening on one occasion to To M CORWIN, every sentence and word claiming our undivided attention. We had a like experience to the latter listening to ABRAHAM LINCOLN, with this difference: We were told after CORWIN'S speech that he spoke for four hours; and yet he closed amid cries of "Go on! Goon!" We never knew or heard how long ABRAHAM LINCOLN spoke, all the talk after his speech was about his earnestness, sincerity and logical demonstration.
ABRAHAM L I N C O L N ' S audience (year 1860)
not only cried "Go on! Go on!" when he closed, but the immense crowd t h a t thronged the place of meeting, on their own volition formed ranks and escoited him to the home of his host. And it was only after his last word cf appreciation and farewell to his escort, that his hearers took a "note of time." Committee on Jurisprudence recommended that lequests for rec-. ognition from Grand Lodge of Queensland and Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands be approved and fraternal recognition, with exchange of representatives, be granted to each of such Grand Bodies. Adopted. Application of Cuscatlan, of San Salvador, was laid over for the present, and Uruguay was refused. Committee on Ways and Means made recommendations for raising remaining amount of Grand Lodge debt by fixing annual payments to be considered a fixed charge cf tlit; lodge, to be added annually to the dues and collected with them. Under plan adopted the debt of
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one million dollars r e m a i n i n g will be paid within four y e a r s . All r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s were a d o p t e d . T h e widow of a G r a n d M a s t e r , n a m e n o t disclosed, was g r a n t e d a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $35.00 p e r m o n t h t o help h e r i n her labor t o keep her h o m e . T w o h u n d r e d dollais w a s a p p r o p r i a t e d for relief a n d m a i n t e n a n c e of widow of a P a s t J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n . T h e r e is a necrology r e p o r t w r i t t e n on a high plane of t h o u g h t . E U R I P I D E S is q u o t e d : " E a c h p a r t t h a t forms t h e frame of m a n , m u s t r e t u r n whence it c a m e — t h e soul t o t h e ethereal sky, t h e b o d y t o the earth." T h e c o m m i t t e e s a y in t h e i r r e p o r t : " T h e r e is a Persian p r o v e r b which s a y s : ' T h e h e a r t is like t h e b o x of precious o i n t m e n t s . I t choice odors come forth only when it is b r o k e n . T h e h u m a n b o d y is a precious casket. T h e fracture which m a n t e r m s d e a t h is only t h e liberation of an i m m o r t a l spirit.' " Brc. C H A U N C E Y M . D E F E W w a s presented a n d m a d e a speech, a n d n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e e i g h t y y e a r s h e confesses, t h e speech shows n o indication of age. H e w a s m a d e a M a s o n fifty-three years ago. H e s a y s : " T h e t h i n g s t h a t t e n d t o l o n g e v i t y a r e absence of w o r r y a n d peace of mind. After showing t h a t these only come from t h e b r o t h e r hood of m a n a n d from h e a v e n , he i l l u s t r a t e d b y showing t h a t wherever a M a s o n goes,— • as long as there is need for assistance, or for affection, or a brotherly shake of the hand, whether or not you have ever seen the man before, or can spealc his language, if you tails to him as a Mason, it is then that you feel that you have found a friend. I got a letter some time ago from an old fellow down in Texas congratulating me at arriving at my eightieth birthday, and he said: " I know practically what Masonry is. I was a soldier during the Civil War, and together with others got within the enemy's lines, and we were taken prisoners as spies, and were lined up against a wall to be shot, when I happened to make the sign of Masonry, and the moment I made it the captain said; 'Stop, boys; there seems to be some mistake here; let us wait for a moment'; which they did, and when he came back he said he had found out the mistake, and we were all saved and released." A c o m m i t t e e was a p p o i n t e d t o extend t h e greetings, courtesy a n d h o s p i t a l i t y of t h e M a s o n s of N e w Y o r k , t o P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E R N E S T O N A T H A N , of I t a l y . B e t w e e n t h e P o p e ' s b o y c o t t of t h e San FranciscoP a n a m a celebration because o u r B r o . N A T H A N is t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of I t a l y a t t h e Exposition, a n d t h e N e w Y o r k spread, t h e I t a l i a n G r a n d M a s t e r o u g h t t o h a v e o p p o r t u n i t i e s for m o r e t h a n one " h o t t i m e . " N e w Y o r k will do h e r best. G r a n d Lodge w a s p r e s e n t e d w i t h " a splendid p o r t r a i t in o i l " of t h e retiring G r a n d M a s t e r , M . ' . W . ' . B r o . C H A R L E S S M I T H . CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
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Kansas for 1914 forms part of the report. Grand Master COLE'S address has its opening, conclusion, and the decision in reference to assessment on lodge membership all taken. The Committee on Correspondence of the Kansas Grand Lodge Body receives a promotion not hitherto accorded him. His title now is "Venerable Brother and Past Grand Master," etc. We may have t o come to it, as CHAUNCEY has, but we won't acknowledge it before we arrive at his present age limit— barring accidents. The Kansas report receives kindly mention. We find an excellent review of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and this comment: -"The brethren of this Grand Lodge have had a hard struggle, surrounded by unfortunate and awkward conditions; but they seem determined to go on in the good work, and will undoubtedly succeed." That prophecy will be fulfilled. M.-.W.-. GEORGE F R E I P E L D , Grand Master, New York City. R.-. W.'. EDWARD M . L . E H L E R S , Grand Secretary, New York
City. M.-.W.\ W M . SHERER, Grand Correspondent, New York City. Next Annual, New York City. (No date given.)
NEW ZEALAND — 1914. Lodges, 196; members, 13,209; net gain, 514. Christchurch,Mayl3,1914. M.-.W.-. Bro.MAURiCBTHOMPSON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master before proceeding with the business of Grand Lodge referred t o the great loss that Grand Lodge had suffered in the death of M.\ W.-. A L F R E D H E N R Y BURTON, and thereupon the Grand
Lodge by standing vote recorded its sense of the loss sustained. Later, the Board reported to Grand Lodge upon the death of the distinguished brother as follows, in part: M.'.W.-. Bro. BuKTON bad devoted nearly fifty years to the study and practice of Freemasonry, had taken a foremost place in establishing this Grand Lodge, and had filled the highest ofBces in its.power to confer; but what he was proudest of was his responsibility for certain pronounced features In the policy of Grand Lodge * * * . To his aged partner in life and to their daughters the fraternal sympathy of Grand Lodge will go forth, and we shall keep hlg memory green.
The late correspondent for the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, M.'. W.'. A L F R E D H . B U R T O N , was an erudite Mason and a talented
writer, one whose utterances upon any masonic question of law, usage or history received high consideration from his acknowledged familiarity and grasp of masonic principles and questions, as well as the high plane of courtesy and consideration for other's views with which he approached any subject discussed by him. He will be missed and his de-
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parture deeply regretted by his fellow-writers of the Round Table, who were drawn to him in admiration of his character and abilities. The record shows the cable correspondence between MALCOLM NiccoL and DAVID REID, concluding the recognition agreement between New Zealand and Scotland. The '.'canny Scot" exacted his pound of flesh, and while writers in the only undisputed "neutral country" in the world are glad the incident is closed, they are also firmly of the opinion that inequitable and harsh demands were exacted, and were conceded as one who "has the drop" on his victim concedes the authority behind the demand. We note that four new lodges were constituted. Courtesies were extended to M.\ W.'. Bro. Dr. CARRUTHERS, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, on the occasion of his visit to the Dominion. We note that an effort is to be made to require a lodge to obtain the consent of a Provincial Grand Master before it can use the Masonic Burial Service. The proposition seems supremely silly on this side of the world. We cannot conceive of any reason for such a rule. I t seems to the American Mason to be an indorsement of the autocratic methods against which British provincial Masons have always protested. M.-.W.'. Bro. NiccoL is to have a six months' hoUday. Bro. NiccoL has pulled a laboring oar ever since the battle in New Zealand was first onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;twenty-four years ago. We wish him a good voyage. The resolution heretofore passed, centralizing the Grand Lodge at WeUington, was rescinded by a large majority vote. Upon installation M.-. W.-. Grand Master JOHN J. M C D O U G A L L delivered the customary address, part of which was a very excellent memorial reference to Past Grand Master A L F R E D H . BURTON. I t concluded thus: " H e died full of years and honor after a life well spent." Grand Lodge by motion respectfully recommended the M.'.W.'. the Grand Master to confer some Past Grand rank upon R.'. W.'. Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD.
The motion was agreed to.
The volume contains portraits of R.'. W.'. Bro. E.. P. L E E , Deputy Grand Master; R.-. W.'. Bro. JOSEPH CATCHPOLE, Senior Grand Warden, and R.-. W.\ Bro. HERBERT H . SEATON, Junior Grand Warden; and there is an immense group picture of the officers and members of Grand Lodge, taken in front of Choral Hall, Christchurch, May 13, 1914. The picture shows a remarkably fine looking and intelligent group of men. The volume contains three masonic lectures. One upon the topic, "Our Brethren of Old," by V.-.W.-. Bro. W. G. MEHAFFEY, Grand Lecturer, is well worthy the attention of those who find something more in Masonry than the mere rituals. The second lecture is upon the "Lessons of the First Degree," by V.-.W.-. Bro. T. W. RowE, Grand
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Lecturer. I t takes up a topic which we have heretofore elaborated'in an article entitled the "Creed of Masonry," a topic to which modern Masons pay little or no attention, assuming at the outset that Mascnry "pays no attention to either politics or religion." The Mason who assumes that Masonry has no creed or religious belief must have been asleep when taking his first degree. A third lecture upon the "Mission of Masonry" was given by V.". W.'. Bro. H. B. BRIDGE, Grand Lecturer, and is a call to the true work of Masonry. We congratulate our New Zealand brethren upon the scholarly lectures presented for their consideration and instruction. We are pleased to see the trend toward masonic study and research. We think it high time for Masons to attain a realizing sense that a Mason's receipt for dues, or the size of the jewel that covers his abdomen constitute no criterion by which to determine his character or standing as a Mason. Our New Zealand brethren have gone through all kinds of difficulties in their attainment of success. Masonry is like the attainment of an educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the more it costs you of sacrifice and self-denial the greater is the success achieved, because if you have not learned anything else you have fully gauged your own powers and the value of that you have achieved. He who values Masonry the most for the character of the adornment it permits him-to wear, or the altitude of the figures or titles to designate his rank, has never had any proper conception of what Masonry stands for, and what Mascnry is. The death of M.\ W.-. Bro. BURTON, the New Zealand correspondent, February 2, 1914, was followed June 20, 1914, by that of Bro. W. H. MUNRO, his successor. Kansas is not in the review, much to cur regret. We close our.review, taking from Bro. ROWE'S lecture the poem by K I P L I N G , which forms its conclusion: A DEDICATION. My new-cut ashlar takes the light Where crimson-blank the windows flare; By my own work, before the night Great Overseer, I make my prayer. If there be good in that I Avrought, Thy hand compell'd it. Master, Thine; "Where I have failed to meet Thy thought I know, through Thee, the blame is mine. One instant's toil to Thee denied Stands all Eternity's otlense; Of that I did with Thee to Guide, To Thee, through Thee, be excellence. Who lest all thought of Eden fade. Bring'st Eden to the craftsman's brain, Godlike to muse o'er his own trade And luaniiiic stanu v*'(txi V*GD afaiii.
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The depth and dream of my desire, The bitter paths wherein I stray. Thou knowest Who hast made the Are, Thou knowest Who hast made the clay. One stone the more swings to its place In that dread Temple of Thy worth— I t is enough that through Thy grace I saw naught common on Thy earth. Take not that vision from my ken; O, whatsoe'er may spoil or speed. Help me to need no aid from men, That I may help such men as need! So mote it be! M.: W/. J O H N J O S E P H DOUGALL, Grand Master, Christchurch. R.-. W.". M A L C O L M NICCOL, Grand Secretary, Christchurch.
NORTH CAROLINA —1914. Lodges, 412; members, 22,879; net gain, 665. Raleigh, January 13th. M.'.W.'. F. M. WINCHESTER, Grand Master. Frontispiece contains portrait of Grand Master-elect M.'.W.'. Bro, J O H N T . ALDERMAN.
Grand Master WINCHESTER in his address makes special mention of W.'i Bro. CARLE AUGUSTUS W O O D R U F F , who for many years
was a devoted member of bodies of masonic connection in Kansas. He organized and was Master of Hancock Lodge No. 311, at the United States station known as Fort Leavenworth, in Kansas. He was brave and efficient as an officer, the soul of honor in all his relations with humanity, one whom you intuitively recognized asoneof GOD's noblemen, and whose life demonstrated such fact through all the years you knew him. The Grand Master's address says: " I think I make no mistake when I say that Masonry in North Carolina was never so prosperous as it has been this year." He further says: "The Grand Secretary's report last year showed 408 active lodges. Three new lodges chartered this year and nine under dispensation seems a very satisfactory increase. Last year we had 22,214 affiliated Masons in the State. This year we have ." We have gone through the volume to get our figures for the statistical tables, and we are at sea just as the Grand Master was. In the Grand Secretary's report we find a recapitulation of returns, which states the number of Master Masons to be 22,879. In the abstract of returns t h e Grand Secretary tabulates lodge returns, showing a membership of 22,811, with a note at the foot of the tabulation stating t h a t eleven lodges there named have made no returns for the year ending
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October 31, 1913. N o attempt is made to give the membership of the lodges derelict in making returns, nor was any report made to Grand Lodge recommending action of any kind against such lodges, or any suggestion made that such lodges or their membership had been stricken from the roll and had no further place in the Grand Lodge membership. We have found a Uke lack of system in two or three other Grand Lodges. They should appoint an Auditor for lost lodges and lost membership, to make special report and recommendation of the guillotine in necessary cases, to Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge, that on failure of any lodge to make returns and pay dues, serves a notice on the Master and Secretary of such lodge to show cause on the first day of the next Grand Lodge Communication why the charter of such lodge should not be revoked, will transfer all the worry at once where it properly belongs, on two incompetent or slothful officials whose prompt relegation to private life will be of inestimable value to the lodge. . An intelligent and thoughtful address on the topic, "The Badge of a Mason," was delivered by Grand Orator Bro. W. B . LOVE. I t was short—a meritorious fault. Legacies and balances from six estates, aggregating the sum of §1,282.01, were received during the year by the Oxford Orphan Asylum. Another estate, with income subject to two lives, was devised to same beneficiary. We find in the volume an excellent portrait of Gen. C A R L E A U G U S -
TUS W O O D R U F F , which his old friends have no difficulty in promptly recognizing. The gray is more pronounced, but the genial smile is the same as that he wore when he fraternized with us in Kansas. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — M . ' . W . \ Bro. J N O . A. C O L L I N S presents t h e
Report on Correspondence, which consists of the general report, supplemented by a special report, recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, with exchange of representatives. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico was also recognized. Consideration of the claim for recognition of the Grand Lodge of Egypt was deiferred pending receipt of further information as to legitimacy, independence and sovereignty. Kansas for 1913 is ably reviewed. Bro. COLLINS pays a high compliment to t h e contents of the Kansas volume. The valuable information as to the antiquity, the Landmarks and the Regulations of the Ancient Craft receive special mention. Concluding, he says: " I t is a volume of value to any Mason, but especially to a member of the Kansas fraternity, and is deserving of close study." The fine address b y Grand Master HUTCHISON "gives a very attractive story of the year's work. I t is written in a clear, forcible style." He excerpts what Bro. HUTCHISON says about the growth and progress of the lodges of the jurisdiction.' Commends his reference and action in the matter referred t o him by the York Grand Lodge of Mexico.
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He says: " T h e Grand Master is a firm friend of the Masonic Home, as will be seen by this extract"—and he demonstrates it by the excerpt. He makes a statement in reference to the Kansas correspondent, demurring to one made by us. Don't know what the practice is in North Carolina, Bro. COLLINS. Would it be taking a snap judgment on our part to confess the demurrer. Believe we will try it. Bro. COLLINS voices the general trend of agreement when he speaks of the marvelous increase noticeable everywhere: The growth In numbers is phenomenal, notwithstanding that the requirements for admission to the Craft are higher and more exacting than they ever have been. The applicant who is not under the tongue of good report rarely passes witUn the portals of the lodge. M.-. W.\ J O H N T . ALDERMAN, Grand Master, Henderson. R.\ W.-. J O H N C . DREWRY, Grand Secretary, Raleigh.
R.-. W.-. J O H N A. CoLOiiNS, Grand Correspondent (no record.) Next Annual, Raleigh, January 19, 1915.
NORTH DAKOTA—1914. Lodges, 107; members, 9,130; net gain, 464. Fargo, June 16, 1914.
M.'. W.-. W A L T E R L . W I L L I A M S O N , Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master's ancestor DANIEL was a Quaker and came with W I L L I A M P E N N to America in 1682, and served in the Colonial
Assembly of Pennsylvania for fifty years. (We have a theory that anyone who can serve in the Legislature for even one-tenth of that time must necessarily learn how to fight.) At all events DANIE L'S grandson JOHN laid aside his Quaker garb when he fought under ''Mad ANTHONY" WAYNE during the Revolutionary War. The Grand Master's mother was of good colonial and pioneer stock from Maine. Born in Wisconsin, educated in Philadelphia, W A LTER L . W I L LIA MSON settled in Dakota in the early '80's, where he has lived the life to be expected of one of such antedecents. The opening of this session of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota marked the close of the first quarter of a century of its history. Past'Grand Masters H E N R Y M . W H E E L E R and JAMES M C D O N A L D
were present and received as "distinguished visitors." The first named presided over the Convention which organized the Grand Lodge of North Dakota. The Grand Master prefaced his address with a very forcible and pertinent sermonette upon worthiness to wear the "white apron" as a Mason. He visited the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and was introduced to Grand Master J. H E N R Y W I L L I A M S by Grand Master GEORGE W .
KENDRICK, J R . , a boyhood friend of his many years ago.
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He treasures among the happy incidents of his masonic life the meeting at Philadelphia, and he gives a good reason: "The year I was born (1859) one of my forbears, PETER W I L L I A M S O N , served the
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania as its Grand Master. Later, at the time of the laying of the corner-stone of the great City Hall in Philadelphia, a cousin on my mother's side, A L F R E D POTTER, was the Grand Master of Pennsylvania. He visited the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and was invested with a bronze medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the warrant to H E N R Y P R I C E in 1733.
He also visited the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, where he had a touching and beautiful welcome. The crowning event of the year was the annual banquet of the Past Grand Masters of South Dakota, "JDresided over by 'DADDY' B R O W N " (THOMAS H . B R O W N , 1875).
Come to consider the matter, there were several crowning events. The George Washington Masonic Memorial gathering was one; the Grand Masters' Conference at St. Louis was another. He saw the wonderful procession of nearly ten thousand Masons in the city of St. Louis, headed by five commanderies of Knights Templar, and was greatly impressed with the fact that each lodge carried an American flag in the procession. A MYSTERY.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A condensed history of a man killed by an engine at Beaumont, Cahf.
Name, EDGAR A L L E N SLOAN; born at Lyne, New
Hampshire, November 9, 1851. Made a Mason February 16, 1888, by Rising Sun Lodge No. 39, Nashua, N. H.; joined a Priory, Brockville, Ontario, 1901; member Lodge I. 0 . O. F., at Burlington, Vt., February 8, 1906, visited Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8, at Lisbon, North Dakota. At Minneapolis, Minn., in 1906, he joined the First Baptist Church, and made a will bequeathing $10,000 to such church, and $10,OOO to a sister in New England. August 8, 1913, Public Administrator POLKINGHAM, of Beaumont, California, wired Past Master E. C. LUCAS, of Lisbon, that EDGAR A L L E N SLOAN had been killed by acci-
dent; was a Mason and Knight Templar; and "copy of will on person covers request to be buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Lisbon. Ample funds for all expenses." Investigation disclosed all the facts above outlined; and further, that his original will was on deposit with a loan company in. Minneapolis, leaving an estate of about $20,000. As all of foregoing facts and any knowledge of the brother were entirely unknown to the Grand Master or the fratres at Lisbon, the Grand Master was justified in his heading cf "A Mystery." Three corner-stones were laid; one lodge constituted, and four dispensations granted for new lodges. The Grand Master made this recommendation: As Masonry stands for the highest standard Oi iiiaiiliuou, it desires to be foremost in loyalty to the government. I would therefore recommend that the
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Grand Secretary procure for the Grand Lodge of North Dakota a suitable silk American flag, to be displayed on all occasions when the Grand Master of North Dakota convenes the Grand Lodge in regular or Enaergent Comnmnication. I would further suggest to the particular lodges under our register that each procure an American flag for constant display In their lodge rooms.
The program of the exercises for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Grand Lodge shows that the event was properly celebrated. W.-. Bro. W A L T E R S . BUCKLEY, who was a representative of
. one of the lodges that organized the Grand Lodge, was elected an honorary member of Grand Lodge. He now lives at Delano, Minnesota. Deputy Grand Master FRANK A. COUSINS, having left the jurisdiction, very properly and courteously put himself out of consideration in the election for Grand Master. He said his change of residence to Minneapolis was probably permanent. As a token of sincere apprecia-. tion of his services, on motion of M.'.W.-. Bro. GRANT S . HAGER, he
was ordered presented by Grand Lodge with a Deputy Grand Master's apron, similar in quality to those presented to Grand Masters. The motion was unanimously adopted. The Committee on the Good of the Order, by M.-.W.'.Bro. GRANT S. HAGER, presented an excellent report upon "The Big Brother Movement." The report was ordered read in the constituent lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction. Grand.Lodge, on report of committee, appropriated the sum of $100 to the George Washington National Memorial Association. On report of the Jurisprudence Committee, the recommendation of the Grand Master concerning flags for Grand Lodge and subordinate lodges were approved. The committee stated that it approved the letter of the Grand Master concerning the proposal for a General Grand Lodge, and desired to state its position as opposed to any proposition looking to the formation of a General Grand Lodge. The committee thought there was sufficient legislation in regard to approval of By-Laws. Report was adopted. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Report is again by M.-.W.-. JAMES W . F O L E Y ,
Past Grand Master. Commenting upon a decision by the Grand Master of Florida, .which he found necessary to give to authorize the burial with masonic ceremonies of an unaffiliated brother, M.'.W.". Bro. FOLEY most sensibly remarks: "For the life of us we can't think of a single reason why the remains of an unaffiliated brother should not be consigned to the grave with masonic ceremonies. We think the position of the Grand Master charitable and sound." There is no masonic reason; the one ruled against by the Florida Grand Master was entirely commercial in its character. Kansas for 1913 is courteously considered. He takes Grand Master HUTCHISON'S reference to " t h e crowning tangible glory of Masonry in Kansas." Bro. PICKLER'S oration is called upon for its
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glowing utterances upon faith and immortality; and the declination of the request of Swiss-Alpina is noted. Kansas for 1914 is also reviewed. Grand Master COLE furnishes excerpts from his address upon "District Deputy System," his decision, and membership and harmony at the Home. Bio. FRANK STRONG'S "grand oration" is noted. The Kansas reviewer's remarks about the sensible law of North Dakota dispensing with the "family skeleton," are taken. M.". W.'. Bro. FOLEY'S review, like his poetry, is always entertaining. M.-.W.-. FRANK H . SPRAGUE, Grand Master, Grafton. R.-. W.-. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, Fargo. M.-.W.-. JAMES W . FOLEY, Grand Correspondent, Bismarck. Next Annual, Grand Forks, June 15, 1915.
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 74; members, 6,686; net gain, 230. Halifax, June 10, 1914. M.-.W.-.Bro. W I L L I A M MEDFORD CHRISTIE, Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait of Deputy Grand Master CHARLES E. PuTTNER (1907), chairman Executive Committee Nova Scotia Freemasons' Home. Upon opening of Grand Lodge M.-.W.-. Bros. S. W. CRABB and WALTER P. D O U L L , Past Grand Masters cf the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island were announced and received with Grand Honors. Grand Lodge was then formed in procession and, headed by the band of the Royal Canadian Regiment, marched to the Cathedral, where divine service was held by the Bishop of Nova Scotia, the Dean taking part, and an excellent sermon suitable to the occasion was preached by R.-.W.-. Bro. Rev. W I L L I A M D R I F F I E L D , Grand Chaplain. "The service being ended, the Bishop fraternally welcomed Grand Lodge on this its first attendance in body in the Cathedral for divine service." By the transfer of Freemasons' Hall to the "Halifax Freemasons' Hall, Limited," Grand Lodge became free of debt and have a General Fund of $14,247.72, besides $4,402.20 on Freemasons' Home account. Their Fund of Benevolence amounts to $5,650.00, well invested. There is one very sensible thing in Grand Secretary MOWBRAY'S report that we would commend to the imitation of a few Grand Secretaries who never seem able to advise their Grand Lodges how many members they have. We refer to his makeup of members:
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He reports subscribing members, 1914 Estimated not returned
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Very easy, is it not? And yet several years in succession it has been necessary for one who wants the exact figures of the Grand Lodges for statistical purposes, not only to add up columns that were not footed, but also prepare from previous reports estimates of lodges not reported, in order to make a guess at probable membership of the Grand Lodge for the current year. On report of committee Grand Lodge voted to celebrate its semicentennial in 1915. Historical and other addresses will be made. The volume contains an excellent portrait of M.'. W .•. Bro. THO MAS TRENAMAN, Grand Master 1901, who died on April 27, 1914, and was buried April 30, 1914, at a Special Communication of Grand Lodge called for that purpose. CORRESPONDENCE.—R.-.W.-.
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Report on Fraternal Correspondence; the word "foreign" is taboo with him, as it always has been with us. The report is a good one, and a long one—nearly two hundred pages. BIO. MOWBRAY pays a graceful tribute to Bro. TITCOMB, of Ala-
bama. He notes the 1,179 ministers of the gospel in the Alabama membership, which he thinks "speaks well for the Order generally, and especially tor Freemasonry in Alabama." Kansas for 1914 receives generous praise and ample consideration at the hands of Bro. MOWBRAY.
He notes Grand Master COLE'S review of the work of the year, "showing that Masonry in Kansas is keeping step with Masonry the world over." Noting the fact that the Grand Master was also Grand High Priest COLE, he remarks: "This is surely having honors multiplied; but no doubt he deserves them all; otherwise they would not have come his way." "The Masonic Home is referred to as being a 'source of pride;' and as we read of what it has done and is doing we quite agree." He excerpts what Bro. Coi^B said about Freemasonry raising no issue and seeking no conflict with any sect or creed, in his conclusion. He refers to Grand Secretary WILSON as follows: "The Grand Secretary is at present compiling an historical record of each lodge in the jurisdiction, and as he states, only the future generations will know and appreciate the true value of such a record; and he is quite right." He refers to Bro. STRONG'S oration, "in which he placed the earliest development of civilization and of Masoniy in the Valley of the Nile,
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tracing the progress of both up to the present day." He excerpts Bro. STRONG'S conclusion.
Of the sketches in the volume he says: Interesting biographical slietches of two Past Grand Masters are given. The first is that of M.-.W.-. Bro. E L R I C K C . COLE, by R.-.W.-. Bro. CHARLES E. LOB DELL, Grand Junior Warden: the second, of M.-.W.-. Bro. JACOB SAQUI, by Z. T. W A LEOND, under date of November 7, 1881. The former is a typical American and "frontiersman by birth and characteristics—of the sturdy type which has made the Central West what it is," while the latter was an Englishman by birth and an American by adoption. He died a t Atchison, Kansas, Juno 14, 1867.
The Kansas Past Grand Masters' Association attracts his attention, and he notes: "Sixteen of the eighteen Past Grand Masters were present," with one brother being prevented by accident, the other c.n account of the "weight of the burden of increasing years." He has a kind word to say for the Kansas correspondent, who highly appreciates the same. We have always been interested in the origin of Nova Scotia Masonry. One of the first Governors of the Colony, Sir W I L L I A M ALEXANDER, J R . , made his record as a Mason in Scotland, of date July 3, 1634, which was the first authentic record of a Speculative Mason, antedating t h a t of Sir ROBERT MORAY ( M U R R A Y ) , made at
Newcastle, May 20, 1641, the first made on English soil (by members of the Edinburgh Lodge), as well as that of Capt. ELIAS ASH MOLE, made at Warrington in Lancastershire, with Col. MAINWARING, October 16, 1646. Nova Scotia Masonry was of "Ancient" antecedents, and its five first "listed" lodges were of Ancient Constitution. M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M M E D F O R D CHRISTIE, Grand Master, Windsor. R.-. W.-. THOMAS MOWBRAY, Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
Halifax. Next Annual, Halifax, June 9, 1915.
OHIO —1913, Lodges, 536; members, 90,666; net gain, 4,173. Columbus, October 22d.
M.-.W.-. E D W I N S . G R I F F I T H S , Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece of Grand Master-elect.) The Grand Lodge unanimously approved the suggestion of the Grand Master, and authorized the Grand Secretary to send telegrams of sympathy to Past Grand Master GEORGE D . COPELAND, who was
suffering from blindness, and Grand Marshal MATTHEW SMITH, suffering from the result of a serious accident. An appreciative response was received from each. The death of Senior Past Grand Master LEANDER BURDICK was noted and received a lo-ving and tender tribute in the Grand Master's address.
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We h a v e r e a d m u c h a b o u t t h e excellent work done in t h e v a r i o u s Masonic G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s for t h e relief of t h e flood sufferers, a n d while we are v e r y a p t t o be v e r y well satisfied with w h a t we h a v e d o n e in " o u r j u r i s d i c t i o n " t o relieve t h e general distress, y e t it t a k e s a personal experience such as K a n s a s h a d in 1903, when in like t r o u b l e , t o appreciate to t h e full t h e following i t e m : In the city of Columbus the Masons have made an enviable record. They opened the beautiful temple, "fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and bound up the wounds of the afflicted." For many days no less than 5,000 homeless, hungrj' people were fed, and the great work was done by the Masons of that city without the General Committee donating a dollar. Our efforts to contribute to the relief brought the response, "Help others; we are able and willing to care for our own people," notwithstanding hundreds, yes, thousands, of their own people were homeless and hungry. We are v e r y glad t o r e m e m b e r , now t h a t it is all over, t h a t K a n s a s M a s o n s g a v e a literal significance t o t h e Scripture, " F r e e l y y e h a v e r e ceived, freely g i v e . " A n d in t h e giving t h e y h a d fulfillment of t h e Scripture: " G i v e , a n d it shall be given u n t o y o u ; good m e a s u r e , pressed down, a n d s h a k e n t o g e t h e r , a n d r u n n i n g o v e r . " W h e n t h e record is m a d e u p it will be t r u e , as it was t r u e five h u n d r e d y e a r s ago, when inscribed as an e p i t a p h on t h e t o m b of E D W A R D , E a r l of D e v o n shire: " W h a t we gave, we have; What we spent, we had; What we left, we lost." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s is one of t h e most finished and complete in every essential t h a t it has been our good fortune t o r e a d . I t is full of t h e genuine spirit of M a s o n r y . I t s conclusion manifests t h r o u g h o u t its essence. W e can only t a k e a p a r t : In the beginning I spoke of the communication of Master Masons in lodge and Grand Lodge, in which confident trust in the guidance of our Father and sure knowledge of united brotherhood were at once besought and declared. From this communication with the help of GOD the Father, and in the strength of an united brotherhood, let us all go forth on our divergent ways and to our various occasions, knowing that all ways are roads to labor, all occasions are calls to service. Like the birds preached to and blessed by ST. FBANCIS, of Assisl, go forth to the north, the south, the east, the west, "And proclaim In the song that you sing Your gospel to valley and hill." To some soul your message may come as the first harbinger of spring after a dreary winter of trial and despair, stirring hope that was dormant and awakening courage that was a-slumber. To some soul your message may brighten the winter gloom, hearten the Foreboding spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;speaking the confidence that winter will pass and heartsome . spring and jubilant summer will return again. To all, your Masonry will proclaim that GOD is the all-loving Father and that all men are brothers in love and service. Brethren, I have served you for one year, and have given you the best that Is in me. It is grand to be Grand Master; but with all the distinction and honor
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t h a t goes with tUs title, I am proud of the fact that the GOD that is within me is the same GOD that is within you, and t h a t I am your brother. "A King may make a noble Knight, And breathe away another; But he in all his power and might; Cannot make a brother."
The Committee on Masonic History of Ohio reports completion, in three volumes (the first of which was prepared and published by M.-.W.-. Bro. W M . M . CUNNINGHAM during his lifetime), of the Masonic History of Ohio, from 1844 to and including the year 1912. The volumes, in addition to the Grand Lodge History proper, contain addenda showing tables of statistics, lists of officers, active lodges, defunct lodges, and other valuable and useful information concerning Masonry in Ohio and the world in general. With the exception of five that were unobtainable, the volumes contain the portraits of all Grand Masters of the Ohio Craft during the years of its existence. It will always be a matter of regret to our Ohio brethren that they did not move earlier in the matter of their history, while the portraits of their Grand Masters could be procured. Kansas after an untiring search, by chance was able to complete her gallery of portraits with that of Past Grand Master SAQUI, much to her satisfaction and joy. Dropping in at the Kansas Grand Secretary's office, we found the two volumes of Ohio Masonic History, recently received, and awaiting assignment to their proper shelf in the Grand Lodge Library. The blue covering first attracted us, then its title, and then we ran across a picture, that of a young man in the full bloom, vigor and enthusiasm of early manhood; and then as we read the name subscribed, we wondered if the one claiming it will continue, twenty or thirty years from now, to further attempt to deceive the Craft through its singular form and beauty, with the pretense that the poet laureate of Ohio is there depicted. Turn to page 107 (third volume, Bro. WILLIAMS). The Committee on Foreign Correspondence reported recognizing the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico and the Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands; deferred action on the requests of the Grand Lodges of Hungary and Cuscatlan; and declared that the Grand Lodge of Ohio "does not now approve and has never approved, of the chain-letter scheme of raising funds for the erection or maintenance of the McKinley Memorial, or for any other purpose, and that all soliciting of funds for said memorial since the year 1904 has been without the authority orsanction of this Grand Lodge." Grand Lodge donated. $15,000 to the Ohio Masonic Home, to be expended during coming year as follows: For investment to create a fund for the building of a boy's dormitory, $10,000; to the general . expense account of the Home, $5,000.
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again prepares the report, which is full, complete, and up to his usual high standard, notwithstanding which fact he takes space in his opening to state that he is not entirely satisfied with it, "for much of the report has been prepared.in too much haste." He charges up "to the terrible floods in March, which almost devastated our home city and made it impossible for ninety days thereafter to devote any time to matters masonic, except to relieving the distress of our brethren, the work of this review has been crowded into too short a time to give to the Proceedings reviewed that full consideration which they merit." Kansas for 1913 is well considered, and he epitomizes well the address of Grand Master HUTCHISON, which he says "is pitched on a very high plane and evinces his deep appreciation of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry and his thoughtful care for the rights and interests of its members. He quotes what Bro. H. said about the Kansas Home, commenting: "We feel about the same way concerning our Ohio Masonic Home." The Kansas volume came to him in the "flood" period, giving him little time for the analytic review, of the Correspondence Report usually given to the latter, and the Ohio volume came to us too late to be included in our review for 1913. Bro. W. takes a simile from the P. R. in citing the reference to us of Bro. YOUNG'S letter fiom Mexico. And yet he knows our Quaker views and proclivities. When we meet we will reason together, friend W. Under New Jersey, we find the following reference to MILLER, of Kansas: He believes that the Master of a lodge has a right to request a Master Mason to sit in the East and open and close a lodge, the Master being present, and to permit a Master Mason to confer the third degree, the Master and Wardens being present. On the second proposition there can be no question; but a discussion might be had on the first proposition, although we are inclined to the belief that he is right on both propositions. We have gone through Bro. WILLIAMS' 187 pages of report and must confess that "we have left undone" much that we had marked to form part of our "take" from the Ohio review. It is very hard to make the space of 150 pages hold a synopsis made from 10,000 pages of Proceedings, and the hardest part of the work consists in the labor of condensation. M.-.W.-. CHAS. J. PRETZMAN, Grand Master, Columbus. R.-. W.'. J. H. BROMWELL, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. M.-.W.'. NELSON WILLIAMS, Grand Correspondent, Hamilton. Next Annual, Columbus, October 14, 1914.
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OKLAHOMA—1914. Lodges, 435; members, 25,382; net gain, 773. McAlester, February 11th.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES L. REEDER, Grand
Master. There is a portrait and sketch of W M . PERRY FREEMAN, Grand
Master-elect. The Grand Master was presented with an apron at opening of Grand Lodge. The Grand Master attended the Indiana Symposium, at Indianapolis, hobnobbed with Bro. SHRYOCK at Baltimore, saw the Temple and ate lamb with t h e Maryland brethren, and had arrived at Washington when the Ohio River floods were on. Believes in each Grand Lodge having an Emergency Fund and recommended it in his address to Grand Lodge. Granted dispensations for nine new lodges. Quite a number of decisions were made. He recommended granting dimits to Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts. Grand Lodge participated in raising a flag over the new dormitory at Masonic Home,'which, from the accounts, was a very creditable and patriotic occasion. Grand Orator R.-.W.-. WOODSON E . N O RYE LL delivered an oration on "Constant and Variable Quantities," which was well illustrated by applied masonic principles. We trust a copy of it has been placed in the hands of each Oklahoma Mason. The Order of the Eastern Star of Oklahoma received resolutions evincing the heartfelt thanks and gratitude of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for the handsome and commodious chapel erected for the use and benefit of the Home farnily at the Oklahoma Masonic Home. The resolutions were adopted by an unanimous rising vote. Grand Lodge received a beautiful letter of appreciation from Emeritus Grand Secretary JAMES S . H U N T , who has passed his ninetieth year. He now lives in San Diego, California. The Grand Master appointed a committee headed by Past Grand Master EAGLETON, to write a reply, which was well done. We are pleased to note that three aged veterans are borne on the emeritus list—two as Grand Secretaries, with a salary each of six hundred dollars per year, payable monthly, and one as Emeritus Grand Lecturer, at three hundred dollars per year, payable monthly. The following resolution, which at the last Annual Grand Communication was referred to the Committee on Correspondence, to report thereon, was then taken up, and considered, to wit: "Beii resolved. That the Most Worshipful Grand. Lodge resume fraternal relations with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of New Jersey." M.-. W.'. Bro. TKOMAS C . H U M P H R E Y , Committee on Correspondence, made a
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very full and explicit report, showing former action taken by the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, and criticism of the same as expressed by various jurisdictions of the country, quoting from them in support of their contention that the action of Oklahoma in the matter "was in error and should be corrected" (EGGLESTON); "This is not exhibiting the true spirit of Masonry" (MICHIE), and others. Bro. HUMPHREY'S report reminded us somewhat of ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S statement of a law case to a jury. Accepting the statement of facts, the conclusion was practically demonstrated and had to be conceded. The committee reported back the resolution with the recommendation that it be adopted; that the resolution and edict of nonintercourse with New Jersey be repealed, and that the M.'. W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma "be requested to notify the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge cf New Jersey of the action of this Grand Lodge, and to take such further action as he may deem proper to carry out the spirit cf the resolution to resume fraternal relations with said Grand Lodge of New Jersey." The report was adopted as an amendment to another report, and thereby a solution of the whole difficulty was effected. Bro. HUMPHREY is entitled to the thanks of his-Grand Lodge for his wise and courteous adjustment of the matter, and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma is to be congratulated on the fraternal spirit evinced in its generous acknowledgment of its error. The greatest victory ever achieved by man was not the one for which he received the thanks of his government, or the promotion by his superior on the field of battle, but that which came to him in the silent watches of the night, when he realized t h a t in his haste he had wrongfully considered or censured his friend or his brother, and at early light hasted to make reparation and be forgiven. Greater victory yet, if he has not permitted the sun to go down until he has been restored to his brother. A committee of three was appointed to revise the Constitution and By-Laws of Grand Lodge and the Uniform Code and Regulations, and report the same in writing or printed form to the Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;THOMAS
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Grand Master, presents a well prepared and condensed report of sixty pages, covering forty-eight Grand Jurisdictions. Kansas for 1913 gets inside of the favored nation clause, his review allowing her space beyond her strict proportion. Bro. HUTCHISON'S application of the EMERSON test of civilization is taken, and Decision No. 3 pronounced in accord with Oklahoma law. The sword of economy was suspended over the head of the Oklahoma scribe, and it prevented his use of same upon the Kansas volume. He takes our comments upon a method for eliminating malice from the use of the ballot, based upon the laws of various jurisdictions, varying the number of black balls required to prevent an election. If the proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution is adopted
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next year, it will provide for one black ball to exclude in case of an Entered Apprentice, two in case of a Fellow Craft, and three in case of a Master Mason, which we think will have a tendency to correct the evil of which complaint has been made. He publishes our squib, and excerpts from Bro. BENNETT. Really, Bro. H., we are heartily in accord with Bro. BENNETT in his main proposition to give our hearty support to the lodge. We do object,however, to any one who wants to be considered a "good Indian" getting off the reservation. One of the best things in Oklahoma is the Correspondence Report. If we belonged in Oklahoma we would suggest elimination, retrenchment and reform elsewhere before considering for a moment such necessity in the Correspondence department. We read with interest Bro. H U M P H R E Y ' S reminiscence of Past Grand Master SORRE LS and his experiences in trying to make one small tree cover two men in a battle with the enemy. We are glad to know that Bro. H . is eligible to our peace church (Quaker). One of our members was assigned with two others to a Tennessee fence-corner during a spii ited engagement fifty-two years ago. There was only room for one, and the other two were mustered out in short order. The survivor believes in battleships, and that plenty of the latter will ensure peace, as they have for Germany until Germany got ready. We must have peace—and we want Bro. H U M P H R E Y in our peace church. A battleship will give better protection than a tree or a fence-corner. Bro. H U M P H R E Y ' S farewell made us turn hastily to the back cover of the Oklahoma volume—we are glad to see that he will come again. M.-. W.'. PERRY F R E E M A N , Grand Master, MeAlester.
M.-. W.-. W M . K. ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Oklahoma City. M.-. W.-. T H O S . C . H U M P H R E Y , Grand Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Guthrie, February 16, 1915. does not indicate wh'ere, but we found it.)
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OREGON —1914. Lodges, 141; members, 13,260; net gain, 943. Portland, June 10, 19l4.
M.-.W.-. Bro. SEPTIMUS S. SPENCER,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) A number of Specials precede the Annual Communication, generally called for purposes of institution or constitution of lodges. There is an interesting scrap of history contained in an Emergent Communication held February 6, 1914, in which Past Grand Master H E N R Y B . T H I E L S O N convened the Grand Lodge and conducted the
funeral ceremony over the remains of Honorary Past Grand Master FRANCIS XAVIER MATTHIEU, of Oregon.
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Bro. M . w a s born April 12, 1818, a t T e r r e b o n e , n e a r M o n t r e a l , C a n a d a , a n d died a t his h o m e n e a r B u t t e v i l l e , F e b r u a r y 4, 1914, being n e a r l y ninety-six y e a r s old a t t h e t i m e of his d e a t h . H e s e t t l e d in B u t t e ville, M a r i o n C o u n t y , Oregon, in t h e fall of 1842. Oregon was t h e n " u n d e r w h a t was known as a joint o c c u p a n c y b y t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a n d E n g l a n d . " F r o m 1838 to 1843 t h e ' American i m m i g r a n t s h a d petitioned a n d memorialized Congress a n d t h e g o v e r n m e n t a t W a s h i n g t o n t o a s s u m e s o m e control of t h e Oregon c o u n t r y , b u t t h e i r cry was n o t listened t o . I n 1843 t h e Oregon settlers began to m o v e in t h e m a t t e r , holding a preliminary meeting a t t h e Oregon Mission, n o r t h of Salem, a n d a r r a n g i n g for a n o t h e r in M a r c h , a t which l a t t e r ' m e e t i n g a c o m m i t t e e of twelve was a p p o i n t e d t o "consider m e a s u r e s for t h e civil a n d m i l i t a r y protection of t h e C o l o n y . " T h e question of allegiance to t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s or E n g l a n d c a m e up a t this m e e t i n g , b u t discussion w a s p o s t p o n e d until t h e r e p o r t of t h e c o m m i t t e e of twelve should be s u b m i t t e d at t h e m e e t i n g to be held M a y 2 1 , 1843. M a y 2 , 1 8 4 3 , t h e settlers m e t in a m a s s meeting. T h e c o m m i t t e e , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , r e p o r t e d in favor of a p e r m a n e n t civil a n d political organization t o be in effect until t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s should establish a t e r r i torial g o v e r n m e n t . T h e r e p o r t of M . . W . - . B r o . H E N K v B . T H I E L S E N , t h e acting G r a n d M a s t e r , t o G r a n d M a s t e r S P E N C E R , from w h i c h we h a v e condensed t h e foregoing, c o n t i n u e s : The meeting was composed of about an equal number of Americans and persons owing their allegiance to England. After considerable discussion of the report, JOSEPH L . MEEK, the trapper, cried out with a loud and ringing voice. "Who's for a divide? All for the report of the committee and an organization follow me." Upon a count of the persons voting it was found fifty-two of them voted in favor of the report, and fifty in the opposition. At first F. X. MATTHIEU stood with the Englishmen, unable for a moment to decide how he should vote; but before the count was half completed his love for liberty overcame any predilections he may have had remaining owing to former environment, and he went over to the MEEK party, thus making a majority for the American organization. It is due, therefore, to Bro. MATTHIEU that a provisional government was organized owing allegiance to the United States, and students of our early history are well convinced that this stand on the part of the settlers of Oregon induced the government and Congress at Washington to take the Oregon country absolutely under their protection, and saved the country to the United States. T h e G r a n d Lodge of Oregon, for distinguished services to t h e Craft, in 1901 b e s t o w e d upon him t h e h o n o r a r y r a n k a n d t i t l e of P a s t G r a n d ' M a s t e r , h o n o r i n g t h u s as best t h e y could o n e w h o for s e v e n t y - t w o y e a r s , since he c a m e to Oregon, lived h o n o r e d a n d respected in t h e s a m e n e i g h b o r h o o d ; and.for fifty-four years was a t r u e a n d faithful b r o t h e r of t h e f r a t e r n i t y he loved and h o n o r e d so well. M.'. W.'. B r o . T H I B L S B N ' S c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e Oregon record is n o t only i n t e r e s t i n g , b u t is valuable from an historical view. G r a n d M a s t e r S P E N C E R in his address refers t o B r o . M A T T H I E U , and says:
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We do sincerely mourn the loss of Bro. FRANCIS XAVIER MATTHIETJ,
Honorary Past Grand Master, who died at his home near Butte, in Marion County, on February 4. 1914, after a long and well spent life. His memory will be cherished for his noble character, his good works, and his many sterling quaUties, particularly as evidenced with the pioneer Oregon history.
Under the topic, "General Grand Lodge," we find references to the Grand Masters' meeting in St. Louis, at which place the Oregon representatives invited them in the name of the Grand Lodge to meet at Portland, providing they do not go to California. California had no representative at the St. Louis meeting. The Oregon scions introduced at the St. Louis meeting four whereases introducing the following resolutions: Resolved, That we, the representatives of the several Grand Lodges of A. F. & A. M . here assembled, recommend to the several Grand Jurisdictions of the United States with whom we are in fraternal correspondence, the creation 9f a central governing and advisory body, whose duty it sliall be to formulate and enact a uniform code of laws for the government of the Craft in the United States; and be it further Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to select the time and place for the next meeting of the proposed convention, and that the several Grand Jurisdictions be requested to send three delegates thereto.
The Oregon solons, in their report to Grand Master SPENCER,
referred to their resolution as one of the "questions up for discussion," and told how it was received, as follows: Theresolution was submitted by Bro. ROBINSON and myself (E. E. R I D D L E )
and caused quite a furore among some of the brethren; even our daughter. Washington, moving to "throw it out of court" and to have aUreference thereto stricken from the record of the meeting. After considerable discussion of the resolution, it was lost by a large majority, just as we fully expected it to be.
The Grand Secretary received or sent felicitations covering three pages of the record. The Jurisprudence Committee reported a documentary evidence section (similar to the Kansas plan), to be added to their By-Laws, and Grand Lodge adopted same. Grand Lodge, provided by resolution for the monthly maintenance and relief of a Past Grand Master, appropriating $50.00 per month therefor. The Grand Master appointed a special committee of five on the subject of "General Grand Lodge," and the committee immediately •proceeded by resolution to recommend holding the proposed convention of the General Grand Lodge at Portland, ignoring the former action of Grand Lodge of Oregon to hold it at San Francisco, and ignoring the Oregon Grand Lodge's request to San Francisco, and San Francisco's offer to "hire a hall" for such convention. "The Grand Master-elect, M.-.W.-. Bro. W I L L I A M C . BRISTOL, a t
this time (before installation) called the Masters of the following lodges • before the East (six U.- D. lodges) and "using the prerogative of his oflace" returned the dispensations of the lodges to their respective
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officers, thus allowing them to continue their work until such time as the charters issued to them could be delivered by the proper officials." The foregoing presents some queries: • 1st. What prerogative has a Deputy Grand Master, who has been elected but not yet installed Grand Master, as to continuing a dispensation issued by the Grand Master and returned to Grand Lodge for its action either of approval or disapproval? 2d. What prerogative would the Grand Master have during session of Grand Lodge over a dispensation issued by himself theretofore and submitted with his report and the lodge's report to Grand Lodge for its action? 3d. When such dispensation of the Grand Master fixes a date for its termination and return to Grand Lodge, and Grand Lodge receives the same and acts thereon, is not such dispensation dormant or dead unless revived by affirmative action of Grand Lodge continuing the same? 4th. I n ca.se Grand Lodge took no action continuing such dispensation until receipt of charter and closed its labors, would it not require affirmative dispensatory power from the newly installed Grand Master before such inchoate body could resume labor?
We also note the following action, presumedly at the same time and under the same prerogative: Albert Pike Lodge having been denied a charter, the Grand Master returned their dispensation to them, with his approval that the same be continued in force under his direction until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge.
Great is prerogative! Under this exercise when does the Grand Lodge have a chance for final order or determination. What is to prevent the next Deputy Grand Master exercising his prerogative on Albert Pike, provided she fails to show she is entitled to a charter next year, and continuing the two-year-old dispensation for another year. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-.W.-. Bro. DAVID P. MASON, the Oregon
correspondent, presents 163 pages of well prepared and interesting review of the Proceedings of other Masonic Grand Jurisdictions. The review is an excellent one. To t h e suggestion of Bro. CLARKE, of Iowa, to " p u t in more of the salt of comment and pepper of criticism," Bro. MASON suggests
that spices are not wholesome, and that he has an inclination for plain truth and fact. Five pages are devoted to a review of Kansas for 1913. Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address is called upon for the EMERSON test and
the comment it suggested. Three decisions are taken and a general epitome of the business of the year given. The "masterly oration" of Bro. PiCKLER called for two pages. A synopsis of the denial of recognition to Alpina is given. Reading the biographical sketch of Grand Master HUTCHISON by Past Grand Master MASON, he comments
about the subject of the sketch: "He is a distinguished Mason and an ornament to his profession of law." The one who wrote the sketch is a Justice of the Supreme Court, and the other one should be.
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The Code of Laws; the invaluable work of the late OWEN A. BASSETT on the Landmarks of Masonry; the various old manuscripts; Charges of 1686; Regulations of 1702, the first of which is quoted with R E B O L D ' S reference to the opposition of Grand Master Sir C H R I S TOPHER W R E N , all are made subject of comment.
The Kansas Correspondence Review is styled "a most excellent report." Under Kentucky, he refers to its distinguished seer, statesman and prophet, Bro. CLARKE, whc had quoted the Oregon resolution, as follows: "Bro. CLARKE says the fate of this movement can be easily predicted. The Grand Lodges of this continent will have no overlord." In conclusion, Bro. MASON says: "We greatly miss those who have passed to the "Great Beyond," but extend the glad hand to their successors and trust they will prove in every way worthy to wear the laurels of those we mourn." M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M C . BRISTOL, Grand Master, Portland. R.-. W.-. JAMES F . ROBINSON, Grand Secretary, Portland. M.-.W.-. DAVID P. MASON, Grand Correspondent, Albany.
Next Annual, Portland, June 16,'1915.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 4,901; members, 110,630; net gain, 5,375. Philadelphia, March 5th. Quarterly. R.-.W.. Bro. WILLIAM L. GORGAS, Grand Master.
When t h e Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania held its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary celebration it was found that the place of meeting in Masonic Temple was "grossly inadequate" for want of room, and many were excluded for that reason. At the present session the question of better accommodations led to the passage of the following: Therefore Resolved, That the Committee on Temple be and they are hereby directed and instructed to consider the question and report to Grand Lodge at the next September Communication a remedy by which adequate accommodations for the meeting of Grand Lodge shall be provided.
The record states that the present meeting place "only accommodates comfortably 650." The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge is entitled to relief. Kansas has two Masonic Temples with double the accommodation named, while its Grand Lodge as yet has no meeting place of its own. June 4, 1913, a Quarterly was held at Philadelphia. M.-.W.-. Bros. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master of Masons of Maryland, and M.-.W.-. Bro. FRANCIS M . WINCHESTER, Giand Master
of Masons of North Carolina, were received with the Grand Honors of Masonry, and each addressed Grand Lodge.
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Committee on Temple reported, submitting proposition to add a fourth story to the Temple at an approximate cost of $700,000. The new area could be subdivided to obtain a Grand Lodge room 100 x 160 feet, with ante rooms, toilet accommodations, hallways to the elevators and .stairways. Seating capacity of Grand Lodge room 2,600. Two alternate propositions for division of space are given. Quarterly, at Philadelphia, December 3, 1913. The entire space credited to Pennsylvania in cur report would be insufficient to report in detail the funds and securities at the command of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. We note that certain bequests have been made in view of the establishment by the Grand Ledge of a Home for aged and infirm Masons, their widows and orphans, and for the education and support of the orphan children of Freemasons. The Committee on Finance reported a resolution segregating these and other like funds from the general funds of the Grand Lodge to be used for the purpose of the Masonic Homes. We find a condensed statement of the properties and interests of the Grand Lodge. I t aggregates the sum of $4,654,623.09â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a very comfortable little provision against a rainy day. The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was duly recognized on report of Bro. JAMES M . LAMBERTON, chairman of the Correspond-
ence Committee. The Committee on Library in their report pay a tribute, to the' faithful service given by their late associate, Bro. I. LAYTON REGISTER, for fourteen years on the committee, in assisting to found and foster thelibrary. V.^rTr:t:"--nunib'?''"^-'"'""''*^"t_arlHitinris,to,themuseum. Among' them, a copy of the jewel worn by WILLIAM HOGARTH while Master of his lodge. Now, if they could get the original copy of the lambasting HOGARTH gave the gentlemen who formed t h e Goose and Gridiron party, it would make a good companion piece for it. We note another rare find, viz: One of the pennies of HENRY III., paid out as a day's wages to the operative brethren who labored on the Yorli Cathedral in the X I I I century. A number of these pennies are still used by the Lodge of Time Immemorial a t York, which meets in the crypt of the Great Minster at York.
Too modern, Bro. WANNAMAKER; the writer has one issued during the reign of the Roman Emperor, in latter part of the first and the first quarter of the second century, a genuine Roman denarius (silver). We have forgotten the name of the gentleman whose image is stamped upon it, but he reigned about the period above named. We would say it was ANTONINUS P I U S without reference to authority,
now not accessible. The Committee on Masonic Homes make a report that conveys full and accurate information in regard to every detail liable to occasion inquiry.
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The total cost of the Home was $1,138,023.93. One hundred and nine admissions have been made to the Home; ninety now present. Library contains 1,000 volumes. Cash income of Home farm for year, $2,654.85. A large amount of farm products not included remain on hand, for sale or use. The property consists of 982 acres. There is a daily output of 180,000 gallons of pure spring water deUvered through iron pipes to three protected impounds of a capacity of 4,500,000 gallons to connect with a pumping station and a reservoir of 1,500,000 gallons capacity, from which the water is delivered by gravity to the village site; water, system has four miles of pipe. Forty acres of orchard and fifteen acres of garden and vineyard are part of the plant. When the entire system is perfected and the Thomas Rankin Patton Schools are added (not before 1920 for the latter) there is no doubt but that it will be the wonder and admiration of all those who are interested in humanity. We cannot close without taking from that portion of the report of the Home Committee headed "Inspiration of the Work," and which forms the conclusion of their report, the following: It is our dearest desire that the members of our masonic family who live here shall find life vital and interesting without alloy. * * * The man who digs a well in the desert labors with no approval save that of the solitude and the stars; but deep in his heart there springs, even as the refreshing foimt that feeds the well, the ineffable satisfaction that through the passing years the thirsty traveler, wayworn and wasted by the buffeting sand-storms, will there find a green spot on which to rest and a cooling draft with which to replenish his jaded spirits. In the creation of this Home, the dominating purpose was to build not only -for today but for the years to be; not only for those in whose faces we may rread the happiness they feel, and some of which they impart to us, but for those to whom the present will be the dim and distant past, and who, while they may have forgotten the names of the brethren of Grand Lodge who translated a grand -thought into a superb reality, shall enjoy in all its pristine fullness the work they ÂŤdid.
There is a long list of donations. Grand Master W M . L . GORGAS giving twenty Southdown sheep; another gift was two registered. "Shropshire" ewes; while Kansas appears in the list with a present of six English Ring-neck pheasants from Bro. R. E. REAM, of Holton. "All the rest, residue and remainder" of the estate of JOHN H . DAMON, valued at $35,000, to build and maintain a.cottage or cottages to be known and inscribed as the "John Henry Damon Memorial Building," became by bequest and devise the property of Grand Lodge, and said bequest and devise were duly accepted by Grand Lodge. Grand Master GORGAS makes part of his concluding address a letter from R.-.W.-. Bro. R. F. GOULD, written in acknowledgment of the receipt of the second volume of the "History of Old Masonic Lodges of Pennsylvania." The Grand Master notes visits made by him during the year to Alexandria February 22d, George Washington Day, apolis on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th.
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He says: "The (Washington) Association is forging ahead, and the real object and purposes of the Association are beginning to assume an attitude of accomplishment." M.-.W.-. Grand Master THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, of Maryland, was received with the customary honors. The incoming Grand Master made the customary address upon assuming the duties of the Grand East. He gave t h e brethren some very good moral lessons, quoting very excellent authority. He said: "President HADLEY, of Yale University, a well-known educator, in one of his addresses said: 'I do not know of any quality which is more needed in our publlic life * * * than an absolute refusal to repeat unproved tales to the detriment of others.' Many a man who would be ashamed to start gossip or slander is willing to repeat," etc. Grand Master WILLIAMS made a good start on his official career. Bro. NoRRiS S. BARRATT addressed the Grand Master, advising him that Bro. J O H N WANNAMAKBR on May 12, 1913, presented to
the Museum the solid gold plaque containing the engraved invitation from California Commandery No. 1 to Sir W M . M C K I N L E Y , then President of the United States, to attend a Stated Assembly at San Francisco, California, May 17, 1901. The invitation is engraved upon a gold plate, beautifully enameled, with decoration of a valuable diamond. The plate is of soUd gold, five and three-eighths inches long and three and three-eighths inches wide, weighing about three ounces. The souvenir passed out of the hands of Bro. McKiNLEY'S family and was placed at public sale. Bro. WANNAMAKER, rather than have it bought by parties outside of the masonic circle, purchased it. The Grand Master in accepting the gift requested the speaker to convey to Bro. WANNAMAKER the sincere thanks of the fraternity for his valuable gift. Engraved portraits of SAMUEL F . BRADFORD, Grand Master 1815, and JOSIAH RANDALL, Grand Master 1822-1823, appear in the volume. • CORRESPONDENCE.—We are glad to see a full report again from Bro. JAMES M . LAMBERTON.
He has had our heartiest sympathy in
his enforced rest and cause which led to it. "A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind." . Kansas for 1913 receives- a courteous review of over four pages. The "very comprehensive and inspiring" address of M.'.W.". Bro. HUTCHISON receives special consideration for its reference to the Kansas Home. The concluding portion of Grand Orator PICKLER'S oration is taken. Bro. L. calls attention to the loss of a comma in the "Charges of a Freemason," paragraph 4, after the word "art," as printed in the Kansas volume. We think there is no doubt the comma belongs there. M.-. W.". Bro. HUTCHISON'S portrait is referred to, and his biographical sketch, so far as same relates to his Pennsylvania history, is fully taken. Whenever a large majority of the jurisdictions of the world agree in recognizing a Grand Lodge, and Kansas has had her
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views expressed affirmatively by Grand Lodge action, we are satisfied to consider the incident closed so far as we are concerned. Bro. L. refers us to Missouri for a discussion of "descended of honest parents" question. The most notable instance of non-observance was afforded by Pennsylvania. It is a rule without reason now, whatever was the reason for it in the stone period of Masonry. R.-.W.-. J. HENRY WILLIAMS, Grand Master, Philadelphia. R.-.W.-. JOHN A. PERRY, Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. W.-. JAMES M. LAMBERTON, Grand Correspondent, Philadelphia. Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1914.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS —1914. Lodges, 3; members, 500; net gain, 41. Manila, February 3-9. M.-.W.-. Bro. H. EUGENE STAFFORD, Grand Master. The Grand Master was absent fiom the jurisdiction from January 29, 1912, to May 16, 1913, during which time the "Grand Lodge was .presided over by the Deputy Grand Master, GEORGE R . HARVEY, in a thoroughly efficient and masterful way." The Grand Master went to Rochester, Minn., in search of surgical relief. He tenders his warmest thanks and gratitude for the many kindnesses shown him on his journey through California and in the State of Minnesota. Special acknowledgments are made to Grand Master F I L M E R and Grand Secret a i y W H I C H E R , of California, Grand Master LANE and other Grand Officers of Minnesota, who journeyed to Rochester to pay their respects, and "to the Master, Wardens, and brethren of Rochester Lodge, who faithfully visited me when in hospital—who filled my room with flowers and my heart'with gratitude," etc. He tenders like acknowledgment to the surgeon "who has saved his life," etc. There is always a peculiarly tender relation between a man and the man who has saved his life. A lodge at Manila chartered by the Grand Orient of Portu'gal subsequent to December 19, 1912, when the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was organized, was by the Grand Master ruled to be irregular and clandestine. Decision sustained by the Jurisprudence Committee. The Grand Secretary's report shows a payment of $225.00 for an Underwood typewriter. There is an interesting address by Grand Orator C. C. COHN, a very enjoyable part of which is that which elucidates the orator's thought that the intervention of Providence is clearly indicated and shown in the career and history of the Philippine Islands. The published list of Grand Lodges which have accorded recognition to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, contains the names
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of twenty-nine American Grand Lodges, but at the time this report was written did not include the Grand Lodge of Kansas. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;R.-.W.-. Bro. AMOS G . B E L L I S presents a
thirty-three page report, including in it reviews of Proceedings of eighteen Grand Lodges. Kansas is complimented with three and a half pages of review of the Proceedings for 1913. M.'. W.: Bro. HUTCHISON'S Emersonian test and his Kansas masonic comparisons therewith were found of interest to the Philippine correspondent, as also did his decision that no ballot is necessary where mental or physical qualifications were found lacking by report of a committee of investigation. The compilation and code presented by the Jurisprudence Committee attracted his attention as well worth perusal. The report of the Kansas Correspondence Committee, he says, "makes very good reading," and he copies entire the Kansas special report decUning recognition of Swiss Alpina, saying as a preface: "As a matter which may be of interest to our Grand Lodge in the future, we quote the following from the report of the Committee on Correspondence." The Philippine Grand Lodge volume is well printed upon a better quality of paper than we find used in a number of older jurisdictions. The Grand Ledge has started out well, and so far has made a very commendable record. So long as those intrusted with the adminictraticn of its affairs manifest the same desire to maintain the high standard which has hitherto characterized the Masonry of this new Grand Jurisdiction all will be well, and its best friends will have no doubts, misgivings, or fears as to the result. The history cf civilization in nation or religion during all time demonstrates that deterioration always came with the amalgamation of pagan membership into the body politic of the nation; or the adoption of heathen rites, ceremonies and superstitions as part of the ceremonial of the church, or the adaptation of heathen mythology or superstition to the creed or belief of the membership, allowing the worship of the symbol for the GOD thereby symbolized. In our judgment the one thing liable to cause concern or misgiving in the organization of a body under like surroundings, is the fear that the intense desire to manifest a growth and power by a rapid or phenomenal increase in membership may lead to structural weakness, or loss of strength and character to such a new body. Nothing of the sort is now manifest in this new body, but this is the danger against which guard should constantly be kept that such deterioration may not occur. Under New Zealand, we find the following reference to the Philip- . pine request for recognition and what Bro. BURTON says concerning it. Bro. B E L L I S says:
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Our first two Proceedings find a place in his report, and we quote the following: " T h e Grand Lodge of New Zealand has received such request (requestfor recognition), and is in full sympathy, but still feels that it would be seemly if Grand Lodges of the United States of America were to lead the way in recogninition." T h a t idea, Bro. BURTON,'never occurred to the Grand Bodies in the United States that were among the first to recognize New Zealand. We are glad to note the "full sympathy," and from the good start already made it will not be long until the moon will bo right for recognition in New. Zealand. M.-. W.-. NEWTON C . COMPORT, Grand Master, Manila..
R.\ W.-. AMOS G . B E L LIS. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, February 2, 1915.
QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodged, 65; members, 7,819; net gain, 457. Montreal, Febiuary 11th.
M.-. W.-. J O H N E . WRIGHT, Grand
Master. In his address, M.'. W.". Bro. WRIGHT refers in highest terms of praise to t h e late M.-. W.'. Bro. J O H N V. E L L I S , Past Grand Master of New Brunswick. He was "a man of exceptional ability, kindliness, courtesy, and strength of character." The Grand Master attended the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of St. John's Lodge No. 3, of the City of Quebec. M.\ W.'. Bro. E. T. D . CHAMBERS of Quebec, R.-. W.-, Bro. W I L L H. WnvTEof
Montreal, and other distinguished brethren frorn both cities named were present. District Deputy Grand Master J O H N J. YORK, of Montreal District No. 2, in his report of official visits said: In this connection you will no doubt be pleased to learn that at all the banquets, and the many suppers that I have attended during the year, I have noticed a very decided change towards the temperance cause. In fact, in those lodges where wine is served, it is only partaken of by the members in a very slight proportion as compared with ten years ago.
Kansas for many years has dispensed with the use of all kinds of liquors, wine, or beer, at any and all forms of masonic gatherings, and has found the custom to be very conducive to the peace, harmony and good fellowship of the members of the fraternity. Grand Chaplain R.". W.-. Bro. the Rev. STEVENSON MAJOR, gave
an excellent discourse to Grand Lodge on the topic of ''Masonry," which is well worthy of earnest thought and consideration. That wise and accomplished Mason E. T. D. CHAMBERS, to whose Committeeon Fraternal Relationsthe "Oregon resolution" was referred, presented a report which reached the solar plexus of that remarkable fulmination, and which report does not require to be Hiagrammed to understand it fully. I t reads as follows:
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That this Grand Lodge is unalterably opposed to any movement whatever, wherever originating, in any way calculated to affect the absolute supremacy of any regularly constituted Grand Lodge within' the limits of its universally recognized sovereignty, and for this reason, and because of the long sustained struggle of the Grand Lodge of Quebec for absolute masonic sovereignty within the geographical limits of the Province of Quebec, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oregon be courteously and fraternally notified that tlie Grand Lodge of Quebec declines to be a party to any such movement as that outlined in his circular letter of the 23d June, 1U13, and respectfully asks that this present resolution be placed on record with any and all of the correspondence dealing with this remarkable proposition which it cannot consider in any other light than that of an attempt to introduce the thin edge of the principle of a General Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge adopted the general form of lodge receipt to be used as "documentary evidence." The only variance is that the signature of the Grand Secretary, or facsimile of the same does not appear on the receipt, but the printed representation of the seal does. The Grand Lodge has begun the work of obtaining the portraits in oil of the Past Grand Masters, beginning with the senior Past Grand Master M.-. W . \ Bro. Sir M E L B O U R N E TAIT, appropriating therefor the sum of $500.00. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.'. W.-. Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS makes a beautiful opening to his Report on Correspondence, using for t h e purpose of illustration and application that charming story by Dr. HENRY VAN DYKE of "The Other Wise Man," who, as the story goes, was prevented by his services to suffering humanity from meeting with his fellcw Magi and presenting his precious gems to "the new-born King": When " A E T A B A N " arrived at Bethlehem, those he was to have accompanied, had already come and worshipped and presented their gifts and gone away again, and he learned that He whom they had adored had been hurriedly carried away into Egypt. As a Jewish mother told him the story, a cry in the street announces that HEROD'S soldiers had begun the slaughter of the innocents. As the young Jewish mother crouched in a corner of the room to protect her babe, ARTABAN, " T h e Other Wise Man," planted himself in the doorway, and as the loader of the murdering soldiers approached, reached out to him one of the precious gems that he had brought with him as an intended gift t0'"the new-born King," saying; "This is in order that I may be left in peace," And then ARTABAN goes forth to find the King—the great purpose of his existence. In famine-visited countries and plague-stricken cities, in prisons, slave-marts and on galley-ships—wherever he found any to whom he could minister—he fed the hungry and clothed the naked.and healed the sick and comforted the captive. Three-and-thirty years of ARTABAN'S life had thus passed away and he was still a pilgrim and a seeker after light. Worn and weary, and ready to die, but still looking for the King, he had come for the last time to Jerusalem. The story is beautifully told of the strangers thronging the city for the feast of the Passover. He joins a group of Parthian Jews from his own country, inquires the cause of the tumult and goes with them to Golgotha, where there is to bean execution. And as they told him of the King of the Jews, he wonders if this can be He of whom he had been in search. "What," he said to himself, 'if I shall find the King a t last, in the hands of his enemies, and shall be in time to offer my pearl-—my remaining jewel—for His ransom before He dies?"
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So the old man followed the multitude with slow and painful steps toward the Damascus Gate of the city. J u s t beyond the entrance of the guard house a troop of Macedonian soldiers came down the street, dragging a young girl with torn dress and disheveled hair. As the magian paused to look a t her with compassion, she broke suddenly from the hands of her tormentors and threw herself at his feet, clasping him about the knees. S.he had seen his white cap and the winged circle on his breast. "Have pity on me," she cried, "and save me for the sake of the God of Purity. I also am a daughter of the true religion, which is taught by the Magi. M y father was a merchant of Parthia; but he is dead, and I am seized for liis debts to be sold for a slave. Save me from worse than death." ARTABAN trembled. I t was the old conflict in his soul, which had come to him in the palm grove at Babylon, and in the cottage at Bethlehem—the conflict between the expectation of faith and the impulse of love. Twice the gift which he had consecrated to the worship of religion had been drawn to the service of humanity. .This was the third trial, the ultimate probation, the final and irrevocable choice. Was it his great opportunity or his last temptation? He could not tell. One thing only was clear in the darkness of his mind, it was Inevitable. And does t h e inevitable come from GOD? One thing only was sure to his divided heart —to rescue this helpless girl would be a true deed of love. And is not love the light of the soul? He took the pearl from his bosom. Never had it seemed .so luminous, so radiant, so full of tender, living luster. He lakl it in the hand of the slave. "This is thy ransom, daughter. It is the last of my treasures which 1 kept for the King." While he spoke, the darkness of the sky deepened, and shuddering tremors ran through the earth, heaving convulsively like the breast of one who struggles with mighty grief. The walls of the houses rocked to and fro. Stones were loosed and crashed into the street. Dust clouds filled the air. The soldiers fled in terror, reeling like drunken men. But ARTABAN and the girl whom he had ransomed crouched helpless beneath the wall of the Praetorium. What had he to fear? 'What had he to hope? He had given away the last remnant of his tribute for the King. He had parted with the last hope of finding Him. The quest was over, and it had failed. But even in that thought, accepted and embraced, there was peace. I t was not resignation. It was not submission. I t was something more profound and searching. He knew that all was well, because he had done the best • he could from day to day. He had been true to the light that had been given to him. He had looked for more. And if he had not found it, if a failure was all that came out of his life, doubtless that was the best that was possible. * * * Even if he could live his earthly life over again, it could not be otherwise than it had been. One more lingering pulsation of the earthquake quivered through the ground. A heavy tile, shaken from the roof, fell and struck the old man on the temple. He lay breathless and pale, with his gray head resting on the young girl's shoulder, and the blood trickling from the wound. As she bent over him, fearing that he was dead, there came a voice through the twilight, very small and still, like music sounding from a distance, in which the notes are clear but the words arc lost. The girl turned to see if some one had spoken from the window above them; but she saw no one. Then the old man's lips began to move as if in answer, and she heard him say in the Parthian tongue: "Not so, my Lord, for when saw I Thee an hungered and fed Thee? When saw I Thee a stranger and took Thee in? Or naked, and clothed Thee? Three-and-thirty years have I looked for Thee, but I have never seen thy face, nor ministered to Thee, my King!" He ceased; and the sweet voice came again. And again the maid heard It, very faint and far away. But now it seemed as though she understood the words; "Verily I say unto Thee, inasmuch as thou hast done it unto the least of these my brethren, thou hast done it unto me." A. calm radianceof wonder and joy lighted the pale face of ARTABAN like the first ray of dawn upon a mountain peak. A long breath of reUef exhaled gently from his lips. His joiu-ney was ended. His treasures were accepted. The Other Wise Man had found the King.
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All to HENRY D R U M -
MOND'S saying, "The greatest thing in the world is love," and that this greatest thing in the world is the basic principle of Freemasonry, says further: The story of which the outline has just been sketched may well be accepted as a perfect exempllflcatlon of practical Freemasonry, and the language which Dr. VAN DYKE places in the mouth of a Hebrew Rabbi represents not only the teachings of the Craft, but also one of the world's greatest needs—"The light for which the world is waiting is a new light, the glory that shall rise out of patience and triumphant suffering. And the kingdom which shall be established forever is a new kingdom—the royalty of unconquerable love.
We have devoted so much space already to Quebec that we feel that with available space we cannot do justice to Bro. CHAMBERS' scholarly and instructive report. He comments upon the "era of great prosperity" during Bro. HUTCHISON'S administration, and appropriates approvingly his adaptation of the Emersonian test to Masonry. He wanted to transfer "some of the most brilHant pages which have come under our notice for some time" from Bro. PICKLER'S oration to his review and regretted the impossibility of doing so. The Kansas Correspondence Report receives a rating that leaves nothing for further gratification. He takes our frank and outspoken tribute to the spirit of loyalty manifested toward country and chief magistrate by the Masons of Canada, and referring to Canada's ruler, says: "Instead of owing his position to one cf the great political parties cf the country which he is called to govern, the Governor-General of Canada is entirely foreign to this country's parties and politics, never having had any opportunity of identifying himself with either." The Kansas comments approving Bros. CHAMBERS' and FREBD'S
position concerning GOD in Masonry are taken with indorsement and approbation. As Bro. CHAMBERS concludes his review, he notes the arrival within a mile of his home of nearly three hundred victims of fh&Empress of Ireland disaster, and his call to duty for Masonry in identification of biethren among them. M.-.W.-. J O H N E . WRIGHT, Grand Master, Montreal. R.-. W.'. W I L L H . WHYTE, Grand Secretary, Montreal.
M.-.W.-. E . T. D. CHAMBERS, Grand Correspondent, Quebec.
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QUEENSLAND —1913. Lodges, 62; members, 2,500; net gain, 400. Brisbane, August 14, 1912. M.-.W.-. Bro. A. M. HERTZBERG, Grand Master. A suggestive note follows the account of the opening of Grand Lodge, to the effect that there was.insufRcient accommodation to seat all the brethren—there being a total of about 300 present. Roll call showed nearly all of the fifty-nine lodges represented. The Grand Master reaffirmed the obligation taken on his first installation, and was duly proclaimed as installed, and made the usual suitable response. In his address Grand Master HERTZBERG referred to the time, then a little moie than eight years past, when the Grand Lodge of Queensland was proclaimed and erected, and the assurance they then had that they had well and truly laid their foundations, and that the superstructure to be erected would approach the hopes of success entertained by them. They had increased in numbers until now they approximate to 2,500 adherents, of .whom "nearly 1,500 have been initiated, passed and raised under the aegis of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. During the year Grand Lodge had instituted one new lodge, dedicated two new temples, and, with the assistance of the other Grand Lodge officers, forty-six visits had been made, some of them at great distance from the metropolis. The Grand Master reported the text of the letter received from the Grand Lodge of Ireland, showing basis for its recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, to wit: 1st. That having regard to the fact that the Grand Lodge of Ireland was from the inception of tho proposal strongly in favor of an independent Grand Lodge in Queensland, and sent a sympathetic cablegram to the promoters in 1904. 2d. That the concordat of England, Ireland and Scotland came into force subsequently to the formation of the Grand Lodge of Queensland and was not retroactive, and that the Grand Lodge of England, in October, 1910, proposed to suspend the concordat in the case of Queensland if it was considered necessary, so that each of the three Grand Lodges might act independently. 3d. That although a minority of the lodges In Queensland joined in its establishment, this would not render its existence irregular, as many recognized Grand Lodges have been established under similar conditions, and in other respects the formation was carried out in aperfectly masonic manner. Under these circumstances the Board recommended that the present Grand Lodge be recognized.
The foregoing points of agreement were unanimously adopted by Grand Lodge of Ireland, June 6, 1912; result cabled to Queensland by Grand Secretary, June 8th, Deputy Grand Secretary FLAVELLE, adding: "If your Grand Lodge desires an exchange of representatives you might send forward the name of a suitable brother tc represent this Grand Lodge in Queensland."
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We have amplified this statement more than we intended out of deference to those Bodies which have made use of the objection contained in the third paragraph above cited as a sufficient basis for delay in recognition. Upon presentation of the accredited representatives of thirtyseven Grand Lodges, the Grand Master requested them to convey to the Grand Lodges they represented cordial gieetings from himself and the best wishes of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. The Grand Master then intimated he proposed to nominate M.-.W.-. Bro. GEORGE S. HUTTON, Past Grand Master, as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland near the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and to suggest that the Grand Lodge of Queensland would be pleased if it met with the approval of the Grand Master of Ireland; that he would approve of W.'. Bro. EDWARD H . BURNE being appointed as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Queensland at or near the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Monday, September 9, 1912. Quarterly, Brisbane. Grand Master reported information that the Board of General Purposes of the Grand Lodge of Victoria had unanimously passed a recommendation to the Grand Lodge to give recognition to the Grand Lodge of Queensland. Monday, December 9,1912. Quarterly. The Grand Master—convalescent after a most serious operation at the hospital—sent a letter cf greeting and acknowledgment for tokens of sympathy received from the brethren and appreciation for their kindness and consideration. Monday,'March 10, 1913. Quarterly. The Grand Master was cordially welcomed and greeted by the brethren on his appearance in Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary read the formal correspondence covering the patent of appointment of Past Grand Master GEORGE S . HUTTON as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland at the Grand Lodge of Queensland, accompanied by the jewel of office. The Grand Master thereupon, in a highly complimentary address, presented M . \ W . \ Bro. HUTTON with the patent and invested him with the jewel, the emblem thereof. The Grand Lodge in token of appreciation of the highly valuable services of W.'. Bro. E. H. BURNE, unanimously conferred upon him the rank of Past Senior Grand Warden; and in further recognition of his valued services presented him with a Senior Grand Warden's jewel. Monday, June 9, 1913. Quarterly. The feature of the Communication was the fraternal visit of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Victoria and his associ-
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ate officers to the Grand Lodge of Queensland. M.-.W.-. Bro. A. T. HOLDEN, of Victoria, in response to the welcome extended, said in part: As is generally known to you all, the Grand Lodge of Victoiia has during 1912 joined the great majority of the Grand Lodges of the world in formally according fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and I desire now to tell you personally how frank and cordial that recognition is. The only reason that we did not do so years ago was in the hope that all the different, constitutions at present holding sway in Queensland might first come together In one sovereign Grand Lodge for this territory. We are very sorry that this . much desired consummation has not yet been reached, and more sorry that the difficulties in the way seem so insuperable. * * * We want to see soon in Queensland what we have elsewhere throughout Australia, a United Grand Lodge, embracing all constitutions and working supreme throughout this territory in peace, love and unity.
During this visit the Grand Master of Victoria presented to Grand Master HERTZBERG his commission as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Victoria. August 5, 1913, a Special Communication was held for a Lodge of Sorrow for M.-.W.'. Bro. GEORGE SAMUEL HUTTON, the first Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and for the burial services over the remains of the distinguished brother. August 13th, at a Special Communication then held, Grand Master HERTZBERG delivered an address on the life and masonic work of M.\ W.-. Bro. GEO. S. BUTTON, the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. I t is a delightful portrayal of a distinguished, unselfish character, whose only thought was for the peace, harmony and good of Masonry in that territory. On this occasion the Grand Master was installed for the fifth time, and delivered the annual address. He took up very fully the progress made, and the strength and power attained by Grand Lodge. Two lodges are reported as constituted during the year and warrants issued for two new lodges, numbered 60 and 62. We notice that the Grand Representatives are uniformly present at the Communications, and that all meetings are largely attended. Monday, September 8, 1913. Quarterly. The Grand Master reported the consecration of Moreton Lodge No. 62, at Sandgate, August 23, 1913. The wise judgment displayed in the erection of this lodge is highly to be commended; as also is the fraternal spirit of the brethren of the English Constitution, who encouraged the new body. I t seems ludicrous that members of the Queensland Constitution should be forbidden to visit a Queensland English Constitution lodge, when in England Bro. PETER FORREST, of the Queensland Constitution, was in-
duced to become a member of aii important lodge (at his old home in England) having as members the D U K E O F CONNAUGHT, M.-.W.'.
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G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d V.-. W.-. B r o . L E T C H W O R T H , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y of E n g l a n d . T h i s , t o o , in t h e face cf t h e fact t h a t h e t o l d his friends i n E n g l a n d t h a t E n g l a n d h a d n o t recognized t h e G r a n d Lodge of Q u e e n s land. If t h e English a n d Scottish a u t o c r a t s in Queensland would s u b m i t t o a v o t e of t h e i r o w n m e m b e r s h i p in Queensland, t h e question would b e speedily s e t t l e d i n t h o s e bodies. M.". W.'. A. M . H E R T Z B B R G , G r a n d M a s t e r . R.-. W.-. C H A S . H . H A R L E Y , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r i s b a n e .
RHODE ISLAND—1913, Lodges, 3 7 ; m e m b e r s , 8,461; n e t gain, 344. S e m i - A n n u a l , P r o v i d e n c e , N o v e m b e r 18, 1912, a n d A n n u a l , M a y 19,
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M.-.W.-. W E N D E L L
RICHMOND
DAVIS,
Grand
Master.
( P o r t r a i t frontispiece ) T h e r e p o r t of t h e " C o m m i t t e e on G r a n d Officers' R e p o r t s " recomm e n d s t h a t u p o n r e q u e s t for p a y m e n t of t h e a r r e a r a g e s d u e u p o n a c c o u n t cf t h e George W a s h i n g t o n Masonic N a t i o n a l M e m o r i a l Association from t h e G r a n d Lodge of R h o d e I s l a n d t h a t t h e s a m e be paid. •Report of C o m m i t t e e on Masonic H o m e was presented, s h o w ing a v e r y careful s t u d y of t h e various questions which i n v a r i a b l y come u p for, a n d d e m a n d consideration preliminary t o a n y d e t e r m i n a tion of w h a t is required t o b e done a n d t h e best m e t h o d of doing it. T h e following findings of t h e c o m m i t t e e a r e interesting r e a d i n g : We And that twenty-flve out of the forty-nine jurisdictions of the United States, representing seventy-si.K per cent, of the entire number of craftsmen in the United States, have a fund for a Home started; and also that twelve jurisdictions of the United States, representing twelve per cent, of the entire number of craftsmen in the United States, have charity or benevolent funds. We have in Rhode Island neither Home, Home Fund, nor Charity Fund, belonging to Grand Lodge. We And that there is one jurisdiction smaller in membership than ours, that maintains a Home; that two others that are a little larger in membership than ours do so; also that three jurisdictions of about one-third our membership have started Home Funds, and that two others about one-quarter larger membership than ours have also started Home Funds. T h e c o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d e d a resolution, which w a s a d o p t e d , covering t h e following p o i n t s : An appropriation by Grand Lodge of $2,000 for the establishment of a Masonic Home Fund for the relief of indigent Masons and the widows and orphans of Masons. Said fund to be administered by a board of five Trustees, of which the Grand Master shall be one, and chairman ex officio. The said Trustees shall invest and re-invest said fund In their discretion, and may use the income only thereof for the relief of Masons or their widows or orphans in tMs jurisdiction.
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Said fund shall be augmented each year in the month of July by the Grand Treasurer by the payment of ten cents per capita for every Mason reported to the Grand Secretary as a member of a masonic lodge in this jurisdiction. Said fund shall not be used for any other purpose than is hereinbefore provided without the consent of three-fourths of all the members present at a Special Communication of Grand Lodge, called by the Grand Master for the purpose. The Trustees shall report the condition of the fund at each Annual Communlcacation. When fund amounts to 850.000, a special committee shall be appointed by the Grand Master to determine whether the fund is sufficient to establish a Masonic Home, and whether it is expedient to do so at that time, and report their findings to Grand Lodge. Said Trustees shall appoint a representative in each lodge in the jurisdiction, who shall urge the craftsmen from time to time to donate to this fund, requesting those amply provided for in material things to remember the fund in their wills; said representative shall report to the Trustees at least thirty days before each Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
It must be remembered that Rhode Island has only 8,461 members,. and that the proposition only provides for an addition to the fund the first year of $846.10, with the probability that the annual interest income of said fund will hardly avail to care for the cases relieved during the past year, stated by the committee to have been fifteen craftsmen and thirty-five widows. Yet, after all, for a starter, the plan is a good one. When Kansas started in the "Home" business, about twenty years ago, she took in as a side partner the Order of the Eastern Star. Last year's contributions by the Star was $3,700, of which $2,500 was her per capita donation and $1,200 was for endowment. Some years ago the Kansas Eastern Star built, completed and donated to the Home a Chapel at a cost of $10,000. We notice they are doing the same thing in Oklahoma. Hitch your wagon to a star is good academic advice; but in the Masonic Home business, we venture to suggest "an important addition," viz: invite the Star sisters to hitch onto the Masonic Home wagon. We note in the Rhode Island record that Past Grand Master THOMAS J. DAY, of Delaware, was introduced to Grand Lodge and delivered an interesting account of the work of establishing the Masonic Home in Delaware. Past Grand Master WALTER A. PRESBREY gave an account of the work accomplished in New Hampshire for the Home, where the conditions and masonic strength of that jurisdiction compared more nearly with Rhode Island than any other where a Masonic Home had been established. The committee's report was accepted, and the resolution accompanying it adopted. We note that R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN D E N N I S is the Grand Representative of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, appointed to fill vacancy caused by death of R.'.W.-. Bro, DANIEL BABCOCK. Committee on Correspondence reported, showing revocation of the former regulations concerning monuments and markers in National Cemeteries.
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Grand Master W E N D E L L R . DAVIS concludes his able address as
follows: "With the first step in Masonry we express our trust in GOD. After nineteen years of continuous service in the fraternity, I desire to renew this expression of trust, for without Him we are nothing worth.'! There is no Correspondence Report. M.-. W.-. J O H N F . CLARK, Grand Master, Valley Falls. R.-. W.". S. PENROSE W I L L I A M S , Grand Secretary, Providence.
Next Annual
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(No date or place given.)
RHODE ISLAND —1914. Lodges, 37; members, 8,833; net gain, 373. Providence, May 18, 1914.
M.-.W.-. J O H N F . CLARK,
Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The record begins with the Semi-Annual Communication at Providence, November 17, 1913, M.'.W.". Bro. CLARK, presiding.
The Committee on Correspondence recommended recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Report received and action deferred pending the receipt of information as to the action taken by the Grand Lodge of California. A very interesting matter of business is noted under this heading; • "Presentation of the jewel once the property of General NATHANAEL GREENE, and which was given to him by the MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE." Bro. WALTER W . B U R N H A M addressed Grand Lodge, recounting
the early history of the days of the Revolutionary War, in which he referred to Generals LAFAYETTE and GREENE as follows: Tales of American heroism reached the ears of MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE; excited his youthful sympathy and caused him, although but twenty years old, rich, married, a father and in full enjoyment of his large fortune, to resist the restraint exercised by his country at the instance of Britain. He escaped on his own ship to this country, and offered his services to the great WASHINGTON, who accepted his proffered assistance, recognizing in LAFAYETTE a soldier of high rank and great military proficiency and a brother Mason.
The words we have italicized should have been omitted. LAFAYETTE was made a Mason in an army lodge later by WASHINGTON. Our own NATHANAEL GKEENE, of Potowomut, a blacksmith of unusual education for the times, of sturdy manhood and military training, commanding the respect of his neighbors, as well as their love and confidence, also offered his services to his beloved country, prepared to die for her, but destined by the Almighty to live for her until his work should be accomplished; he too, was our brother Mason. These three great leaders became firm friends. The character of each inspired the others with a love and confidence never surpassed, and rarely, if ever, equaled. "After the glorious victories, the untold suffering and the great rewards of the Revolutionary War. which still further cemented the friendship of WASHINGTON, G E E E N E and LAFAYETTE, the latter returned to France. In 1784 General GREENE received LAFAYETTE at his home in Potowomut, both being overjoyed in the happy reimion. LAFAYETTE to commemorate the event
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and to give expression t o his great affection for his comrade and friend, gave him this jewel which, at the request of Its last owner. Worshipful CHARLES R A T BHAYTON, Past Master of King Solomon's Lodge, Is presented to Most "Worshipful Grand Lodge. Worshipful Bro. B HAYTON was a direct descendant of C H RisTOPHER G R E E N E , brother of General NATHANAEL GREEN-E; (1) CHRISTOPHER G R E E N E ; (2) CELIA G R E E N E ; (3) E T H A N B A Y C L A R K E ; (4) ANNA W A R D CLARKE married W I L L I A M D. BHAYTON; (5) C H A R L E S RAY.BRAYTON.
The jewel was given toNATHANAEL GREENE, who lived at Mlddleton, R. I., son of General NATHANAEL GREENE, who gave It to his nephew,
SAMUEL W .
CLARKE, for many years Town Clerk of Warwiclt. I t then came to CHARLES R . BRAYTON, who prized this jewel most highly." On his death bed In hospital he charged his wife with the duty of its disposal to Grand Lodge, " I t comes from him and from his widow, as an evidence of their love and veneration for this ancient Institution."
The Oregon resolution "relative to the establishment of a General Grand Lodge is received and ordered placed on file." Annual Communication, Providence, May 18, 1914. The business transacted by Grand Lodge was in the main routine work of little interest except to the jurisdiction. The Grand Master's address notes the death of Past Grand Master ~ W I L L I A M H E N R Y CRAWLEY (1896), born in 1846, and died May 5,
1914. There is no Correspondence Report. M.-.W.-. JAMES F R E D PARKER, Grand Master, Piovidence. R.-. W.-. S. PENROSE W I L L I A M S , Grand Secretary, Providence. M.-.W.'. W I L L I A M L . CHATTERTON, P.'. G.'. M.'., Grand Corre-
spondent, Pawtucket. Next Annual, Providence, May 17, 1915.
SASKATCHEWAN — 1914. Lodges, 110; members, 5,952; net gain, 862. Moose Jaw, June 17,1914.
M.-.W.'. Bro. W E L L I N G T O N HARTLEY
WiLLOUGHBY, Grand Master. Frontispiece is portrait.of the Grand Master-elect, M.-.W.-. Bro. L. T. M C D O N A L D .
An Especial Communication was held August 6, 1913, at Regina, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of St. Chad's College. Addresses were made by Grand Master W I L L O U G H B Y and LORD B I S H O P HARDING.
Grand Mastei WILLOUGHBY made the following official rulings: 1. An installed Master from another jurisdiction affiliated with one of our lodges is eligible for the Master's chair without having served as Warden. 2. A brother who has not been Invested as a Warden simply ranks as a Master Mason, and Is therefore not eligible for the position of Master,
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He supplements the foregoing with the very sensible and praiseworthy opinions following: I have always thought that the fewer masonic rulings given the better, and unless such become necessary at any time, I think It well to refrain from making new rulings. In many cases, the rulings would be only, after all, the individual expression of opinion of the Grand Master for the time being, and his successors in office might not hold the same opinion. In a great many matters of masonic procedure it is highly desirable that uniformity should be preserved, yet the practice so common In some jurisdictions of the Grand Master making rulings on all kinds of unimportant matters is one which I do not approve. If the embryo rulers and budding jurisprudents of the Craft now waiting to open the dykes and flood the masonic world with the wisdom stored by them for the enlightenment of the Craft, could listen to the gentle fall of the leaves of masonic lore in the waste-paper basket and the equally gentle chortle of the reviewer as he reflects: "Him who ne'er listened to the voice of praise The silence of neglect can ne'er appal, they would save considerable waste energy by pondering upon Bro. WILLOUGHBY'S words of wisdom. In his conclusion the Grand Master aligns himself abreast with those who not only believe Masonry to be a progressive science, but also believe that the Craft should go forward. He says: "I have not conceived that the duty of the Grand Master was to be a lecturer merely on esoteric work. In some cases, at least. I hope that my visits and personal attention have straightened out some old difficulties and misunderstandings." He refers understandingly and intelligently to the reading of papers before the lodges on masonic topics by competent brethren, such paper to be followed by a discussion of its topic. He suggests the acquisition of a masonic library, however small it might be. He also suggests that whenever a masonic lodge owns its own building, it is then, in a true sense, a masonic home. The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was recognized on its merits. The National Grand Lodge of Egypt received recognition— other Grand Bodies having given it. York Grand Lodge of Mexico was delayed for a year. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master A. S. GORRELL presents
his fifth annual review. I t contains 157 pages of solid matter. Kansas for 1914 is reviewed. He excerpts bodily two pages of Grand Master COLE'S address, saying that the latter "is most interesting and pregnant with- good masonic thoughts." He notes the deposed District Deputy Grand Master, who he says "was rightly deposed from office by the Grand Master, who submitted all the papers in connection with the case. This we think unnecessary, as he had full power to depose the officer without referring to Grand
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Lodge. I t is true courtesy to do so, but we write this to bring forth the principle." When, Bro. GORRELL, you have a Grand Master who is a thorough believer in and exponent of the American idea represented in the expression " a square deal," and in addition to that, is the soul of "true courtesy," he is not very apt to manifest the autocratic side of Freemasonry. The principle may be all right, b u t the Grand Master did the wisest thing in reporting the case. I t will not occur again in the present generation of Kansas Masons. He excerpts from Grand.Secretary W I L S O N ' S report what is said about lodge historical records. The following shows the general sentiment as to Oregon: "Oregon's proposition for the formation of a central rnasonic body was turned down cold, as was the idea of a brother who wanted to tinker with the ritualistic phrases." The comment of the Kansas reviewer in reference to Sackatchewan lodges U. D., is taken. We find a just and considerate review of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and on the statement made believe that recognition must be the legitimate result. Answering a query of Bro. SHIRREFS, of New Jersey, he gives three preliminary questions to be answered by a candidate for Masonry: 1. 2. 3.
Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being? Do you believe this Supreme Being has revealed his will to man? Do, you believe this Supreme Being will reward virtue and punish vice?
]VI.-.W.-. L. T. MCDONALD, Grand Master, Regina. 31.-. W.-; J O H N M . SHAW, Grand Secretary, Regina.
>!.•. W.\ A. S. GORRELL, Grand Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Regina, June 16, 1915.
SCOTLAND —1913-1914. Lodges, 808; 13,377 new members for the year. Edinburgh, November 6, 1913.
The M A R Q U E S S O F T U L L I B A R -
DINE, Grand Master Mason. Grand Lodge, on the motion of Bro. Colonel R. K I N G STEWART,
unanimously resolved that in addition to presenting The MARQUESS OF TULLIBARDINB with a Past Grand Master's jewel on his retiral, as recommended by Grand Committee, a portrait of him, to be hung in Grand Lodge, be painted by an eminent artist and a replica of it presented to LADY T U L L I B A R D I N E .
A committee with powers was ap-
pointed to give efiect to the resolution. • • On motion of Bro. The M A R Q U E S S O F T U L L I B A R D I N E , Grand TV/rot.+«j. Mason Bro. Colonel ROBERT K I N G STEWART was unanimously
and with acclamation elected Grand Master Mason.
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Bro. ROBERT K . INCHES, Provost of Edinburgh, presented for the use of the Grand Wardens two mallets (gavels) turned from oak taken from the beam which formerly supported the bells of St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. The Grand Master, on behalf of Grand Lodge,' thanked Bro. INCHES for the gift. November 28th, Annual Communication. The annual installation, followed by the Festival of St. Andrew, took place. At the Festival the chair was occupied by Grand Master Colonel ROBERT K I N G STEWART.
After dinner Grand Lodge was reopened and the toasts of "The King," and "The Queen, Queen Alexandra, The Duke of Rothesay, and other members of the Royal Family," were both loyally responded to. The"GrandLodgeof England," was responded toby Bro. CLARK. "The Grand Lodge of Scotland" was proposed by Senior Grand ChapIain Rev. GEORGE CHRISTY. His toast was coupled with the name of the Grand Master, but the Grand Bard was first given a look in, and then Grand Master replied in a very interesting manner with a liberal installment of statistics connected with Grand Lodge. He said: "The grand total of Scottish Freemasons has been incieased during the past year by 13,377 new members, as compared with 12,702 last year. 'Thirteen new lodges were instituted during the year." He knew all about the funds and how they had been increased; but there is not an inkling anywhere that any one has any idea of what the membership of the Grand Lodge of Scotland may be. The Grand Lodge agreed to purchase a manuscript translation 'Of GOETHE'S poem "The Mason's Lodge," holograph of THOMAS •CARLYLE, and dated December, 1842 The account was passed for ipayment. We congratulate our Scottish brethren on their find and its possession. Speaking of THOMAS CARLYLE'S writing we are reminded of a find we made o n c e ^ i t interested others at the time—and we will tell the story: We were with the Boston Old South Church Historical "Society at their annual outing a few years ago which took in Concord and Lexington battlefields. After our lunch near the Concord Bridge, we were invited to several houses and places of interest. At one of the houses some of us visited the library and the writer saw a book which he took from the library and examined. I t was entitled "Life of John Knox." I t opened to a frontispiece containing a portrait of JOHN KNOX, and on the page opposite was the following writing as nearly as it can now be stated from memory: "This is said to be the best ;iikenes3 of J O H N K N O X ever published.—RALPH WALDO EMERSON,
with compliments of THOMAS CARLYLE." Two of the Boston gentlemen in the party were intensely interested in the written words, which were all in the same handwriting as the signature of THOMAS CARLYLE, ^and bore intrinsic evidence to their genuineness from their surroundings.
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It interested us also t o know a common bond of interest between those two great minds, CARLYLB and E M E R S O N .
And the writer, in addition,
from a look at the portrait, received confirmation of a conviction he had "long entertainedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that in J O H N KNOX, preacher, a great general was
sacrificed. The report upon the following will be read with great interest: "An application for recognition by 'The independent and Regular National Grand Lodge of France and of the French Colonies,' was remitted to the Foreign and Colonial Committee for consideration and report." Quarterly, Edinburgh, February 5, 1914. Bro. Colonel R. KING STEWART, M.-. W.-. Grand Master Mason.
Nothing but routine business transacted. There being a possible chance for disagreement over what is generally known under the name of the Mark Masonry and Chairmaster's Degree, a committee was appointed to report upon the facts, which submitted a long historical report, shewing that the matter upon report of a joint committee had been adjudicated by Grand Lodge and Suprenie Chapter, which met, agreed upon the histoiy of the degree, and, November 5, 1860, recommended the Grand Ledge of Scotland and the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland to enact and declare as follows, viz: . 1. That all lodges holding of the Grand Lodge of Scotland shall be allowed to work this degree, in virtue of the charters they already possess. 2. That to prevent confusion with brethren belonging to lodges out of this kingdom, or with sister Grand Lodges, this degree, although held by the Grand Lodge to be a second part of the Fellow Craft degree, shall only be conferred on Master Masons, and the secrets shall only be communicated in presence of those who have taken it either from a lodge or chapter entitled to grant it. 3. That the Giand Lodge of Scotland, and the Supreme Grand Eoyal Arch Chapter of Scotland, shall adopt the same ritual in conferring the degree, being that now adjusted by their respective committees. 4. That any candidate applying to be admitted to the Royal Arch degree, if he has received this degree in a regular lodge of St. John's Masonry, shall not be required to take it a second time from the chapter Into which he seeks admission; but in event of his not having received it, he shall be obliged to take it from that chapter 5. That, as regards the Royal Arch degrees, this degree shall be reckoned the Fourth Degree in Masonry. 6. That nothing contained in these regulations shall interfere with the superintendence which the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter claims over Mark Masonry out of Scotland, or with the lodges holding of it in England or abroad.
Read and approved of, and the Supreme Chapter enacted and declaied in terms thereof. That November 5, 1860, Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation of the joint committee, and declared that the six sections of resolution.s above quoted should be taken and heid to be Laws and Statutes of Grand Lodge.
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The sub-committee suggested to Grand Committee that the Grand Secretary should be instructed to write to Grand Scribe E / . , drawing attention to the misstatement of fact in the printed Proceedings cf Supreme Chapter and requesting its formal withdrawal. The statement to which Grand Lodge excepted in the proceedings of Supreme Chapter was this: That we adhere to the ancient Landmarks of the Order as exhibited in the old written work of 1809, which manuscript formed the basis of agreement with Grand Lodge, when Grand Chapter granted it power to have the Mark degree worked under its jurisdiction. Quarterly, Edinburgh, May 7, 1914. Grand Master Colonel R. KING STEWART said the first business of the agenda was the presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel to Bro. The MARQUESS O F T U L L I B A E D I N E , in recognition of his services
to Grand Lodge as Grand Master during the past five years. After some highly complimentary references to the Past Grand Master, Grand Master STEWART presented him with the jewel. The Past Grand Master was received with loud and prolonged cheering. He thanked the Grand Master for his flattering references, and Grand Lodge for such a handsome tolcen of their regard, and said he would treasure it, and trusted he would have many opportunities of wearing it. The minutes of Grand Committee, embracing a number of recommendations, were adopted. One recommendation adopted was the following: "That Grand Lodge recognize, and exchange representatives with The Independent and Regular National Grand Lodge of France and of the French Colonies." By a vote of 123 to 79 the report of the special sub-committee regarding the Mark degree was approved. The Museum and Library Committee have been asked to consider and report what arrangements can be made whereby the library will be open, during ordinary business hours. After full discussion, the committee lesolved to recommend to Grand Lodge: "That in order to have the library open during business hours the appointment of a Librarian is necessary." The visit to the Grand Lodge of England by a deputation of Grand Office Bearers of the Grand Ledge of Scotland on the occasion of the Grand Festival of the former Grand Body was reported. The Pro Grand Master of England, M.-. W.-. Bro. LORD A M P THILL, welcomed the deputation and thanked the Grand Master Mason of Scotland and his brethren for the compliment they had paid the Grand Lodge of England in attending the Grand Festival, and stated that they would take the earliest opportunity of reciprocating the compliment.
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The Grand Master in name of the deputation, thanked the Pro Grand Master and the brethren of the Grand Lodge of England for their cordial welcome; and further said it had given them great pleasure to accept the invitation to be present that evening to show their good feeling towards the Grand Lodge of England. There is no Goirespondence Report. M.-.W.'. R. KING STEWART, Grand Master Mason, Edinburgh. R.-. W.-. DAVID R E I D , Grand Secretary, Edinburgh.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA —1914. • Lodges, 77; members, 5,266; net gain, 362. Adelaide, April 15, 1914. M.-.W.-. Bro. Sir S. J. WAY, Grand Master. The volume opens to portrait of M.'. W.'. Bro. A L F R E D M U L L E N
SIMPSON, Past Grand Master; also to Past Deputy Grand Masters W I L L I A M LAWES WARE and T H O M A S C O R I N H O L L A N D — P a s t Grand
rank promotions of the year. Three new lodges were recommended to the Grand Master during the past half year; one lodge completed the erection of their hall, and the foundation stone laid for another. Grand Master WAY being incapacitated by sickness from attending Grand Lodge, and a letter from him having been received and read to Grand Lodge, that Body indicated its pleasure at its receipt, and joined in an expression of sympathy and hope for his early restoration to health and ability to perform his accustomed duties. The Proceedings are taken up with consideration of the question of raising funds and construction of a new Grand Lodge Temple, and there is every indication in the record that the brethren are full of interest and zeal in favor of the measure. Special Comrtiunications were held on October 20, 1913, and October 29, 1913, to perfect amendments and additions to the Constitution. Thirtieth Annual Communication, April 15, 1914, Adelaide. The Grand Master's return to Grand Lodge after his continued illness was made an occasion for hearty congratulations on the part of all the brethren, voiced by R.-.W.'. Bro. F . E. CORNISH, Deputy Grand Master, and punctuated with "loud and continued applause." The Grand Master made a hearty speech of acknowledgment for their expressions of good will. Five hundred pounds were voted from the General Fund to the new Masonic Hall Fund. We never have been very enthusiastic about conferring Past Grand rank, but there are exceptions; and the three distinguished brethren who received that honor at the hands of Grand Master WAY
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have shown that the honors came to them unexpected and unsolicited. And the record shows the honors were fully earned and that their bestowal was in recognition of service, and that it met with the hearty approval and applause of their brethren. Grand Lodge was the recipient form Lodge St. Alban of a handsome framed photograph of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England, His Royal Highness the DUKE O F CONNAUGHT. Under the heading, "Incorporation of Lodges," we find the following: "This question having been brought under the Board's notice, the Board is strongly of opinion that the incorporation of lodges is contrary to the masonic principles and inconsistent with the Constitutions of Grand Lodge." We confess a desire to be shown. We note a record headed "Death of LADY W A Y , " which contains resolutions of sympathy and condolence with the Grand Master in the loss of his beloved wife, together with his response to the same. It was a fitting tribute. The volume contains a concise history, by years, of Freemasonry in South Australia, by Grand Secretary CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, Past Deputy Grand Master, covering the period from 1854 to 1864. I t is preceded by a picture of the Freemasons Tavern, one of the early meeting places of the Craft in South Austraha. An upper balcony is crowded with brethren, and on the sidewalk in front of the hotel there are several ranks of brethren extending beyond the front of the quite long building. The picture is an old cne, and the brethren are "clothed" in a manner indicating a remarkable fondness for sashes and other paraphernalia unlike anything masonic in this country for fifty years or more. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The review of Kansas for 1913 has attached to it the mark of C. H. BEAUMONT, which is always satisfactory evidence of "good work." Hesays: "Thereportof theM.-. W.". Grand Master (HUTCHISON) deals exhaustively with the work of this great Constitution." He notes, "a first-class method of instructing officers in working a degree was the exemplifying of the third degree by a team of officers from three of the lodges in Wichita, showing the movements with the use of four Fellow Crafts; also the movements for dramatization." W.\ Bro. B . is correct in that "such demonstrations would give all the opportunity of securing a more uniform manner of working" the degree upon a single candidate, but not more than one at a time. He commends Bro. PICKLER'S oration, and says further: "Brethren who want to add to their historical knowledge in a most pleasing way should read this oration of fifteen pages." The following is well bestowed: "The Committee on Necrology deserve great praise for their care and thoughtfulness." Noting the annual meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters, he refers to "the paper read on 'The Influence of Masonry in the American Revolution,' which was received with much interest. We
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would have difficulty in arranging such a gathering unless we wished to give our M.\ W.'. Grand Master a solitary evening." . If the South Australia precedent of a single Grand Master for over a quarter of a century had been followed in Kansas, and our Grand Master in 1884—M.-. W.'. Bro. J. JAY BUCK—were still (1913) Grand Master, Kansas could not have held a Past Grand Masters' Association, unless the Grand Master conferred Past Grand rank upon his next in line, who then could have read his paper, or—better y e t ^ a i d it aside to listen to some of Bro. BUCK'S inimitable stories. 'In which event the Dean of the Craft would have had an audience, and the Dean's audience, as it always does, would have punctuated his performance with the various kinds of applause requisite. South Australia—like Kansas—will regret exceedingly when its senior Past Grand Master no longer counsels with his brethren for the "good of the Craft." W.'. Bro. C. H. BEAUMONT concludes his review of Kansas by giving a synopsis of cur reference to South Australia, and says further: Eeport on Correspondence Is very full, no point being missed that should interest the Kansas brethren. There is much to read and mucli to learn from perusal of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and I commend it especially to our Master and Wardens' Association. The grand total of the various funds for the erection of the Grand Lodge Temple up to July 9,1914, was £5,341 9s. 8d., which, considering the brief time in which such fund was raised, makes a very creditable showing, and indicates that when the returns are all in, the South Australia brethren will be able to build up to and beyond their growing requirements for many years in the future. M.-.W.-. Hon. S. J. WAY, Grand Master, Adelaide. R.-. W.-. C. R. J. GLOVER, Grand Secretary, Adelaide. W.". C. H. BBAUMOMT and others, correspondents, Torrensville.
SOUTH CAROLINA —1913. Lodges, 252; members, 15,300; net gain, 802. Charleston, December 9, 1913. M.-.W.-. GEORGE S. MOWER, Grand Master. Frontispiece is a portrait of the Grand Master-elect at this Communication, M.-.W.-. GEORGE T . BRYAN.
In his address Grand Master MOWER reports his prompt action in behalf of t h e "flood sufferers." He also attended the Washington National Memoiial Association, of which he speaks in terms of commendation. He attended the Indianapolis symposium, and like the case of OLIVER'S allowance of workhouse mush, he developed an intense desire for "mere." After an acknowledgment of the generous hospitaUty
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and attentions accorded, he says: " I shall always cherish very pleasant memories of the occasion." Six lodges were .constituted during the year. Five dispensations were granted to form new lodges. The Grand Master recommended the adoption of a new section to the code providing; "That whenever a charter is granted to a lodge U. D., the dispensation under which the lodge has been working continues of force until the lodge is constituted under its charter." The Jurisprudence Committee approved and the new section was •adopted. An allowance of $400 was made for writing Reports on Correspondence 1912-1913. A portrait of the senior Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, M.'. W.'. Bro. AUGUSTINE T . SMYTHE, was presented to Grand Lodge. We note that the Grand Master entertained a motion to lay another motion on the table. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence—who do not engage in the composition of the report or review presented for such Body— join in paying a very hearty tribute to "the splendid literary achievement of Past Grand Master J. L. MICHIE, our foreign correspondent." A portrait of Past Grand Master A L F R E D PRICE was presented to Grand Lodge. In view of the fact that it was practically agreed to erect a Masonic Home when the fund in the hands of the Home Trustees amounted to $100,000 (and it was apparent that such fund would reach that amount by the meeting of Grand Lodge next year), Grand Lodge adopted a resolution authorizing the Trustees, if deemed advisable by them, to advertise that a site for the erection of the Home is wanted, and report with recommendations at Grand Lodge next year. The Masonic Home Fund, by action of Grand Lodge, was increased by an appropriation of the balance of the fund raised for the flood sufferers—amount, $597.45. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master J. L. MICHIE submits Ms fourth annual review, covering 165 pages; Kansas for 1913 is fraternally reviewed. Of the Kansas volume M.-.W.'. Bro. MICHIE says: "This is a huge vclume, and its general get-up reflects great credit on the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary's report is one of the most complete we have seen, and shows much care and painstaking effort on his part." He quotes Grand Master HUTCHISON'S remarks on anticipation and fulfillment. He announces, a variance in South Carolina from the second decision reported by Grand Master HUTCHISON, saying: "We cannot agree with No. 2; in South Carolina the report of the committee must be unanimous; one member dissenting, or withholding assent, would make the report unfavorable."
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Under the ordinary rules of procedure in any legislative body, where a comniittee is ordered to make report, it is not expected that the committee will report anything save the fact of eligibility, or the contrary, found by each member of the committee, and each reporting separately, with the result that two report favorably and one unfavorably. Unless the governing body adopts a law or rule of construction, governing in such case to the contrary, we cannot understand how such a body can determine such a report amounts to a negative report, and bars the candidate from consideration by the ballot. I t might be inferred that the one making the negative report would have the courage of his information; but cases have undoubtedly occurred where that did not prove true, and the information was promptly discredited. If South Carolina had previously adopted a rule of construction, that would be another question. Bro. M. propounds the following query: "We wonder where Bro. PiCKLBR got his information that it was DORCAS of whom the Master said: 'Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her;' and he adds: 'ST. JOHN says that It was MARY, the sister of LAZARUS;' ST. MATTHEW and ST. MARK both simply say, 'a woman.'
We do not hear of DORCAS till after the Ascension." Our theological associate is off on vacation, and our concordance seems to have gone also; probably both together; if either returns in time we will inquire further. The report on necrology is excerpted from freely. The Constitution and By-Laws revised to date, are referred to. Of " B a s s e t t ' s I'otes" he says: "Ninety-one pages are devoted to the 'Notes' of the deceased Past Grand Master OWEN A. BASSETT. These Notes contain much valuable information of the Craft." He calms our fears by assuring us that no one got shot at the "oyster rodst," even if it was held at the "shooting place."- He also advises us of the appointment of the Historical Committee recommended by Grand Master MOWER. Bro. MiCHiE presents some quotations from parties who have referred to the body originally known as the "London and Westminster Organization," using such references as answer to the historic statements made by us in our 1913 report. Whatever may have been the utterances of these parties, there are two historic facts that cannot be belittled by masonic writers. 1st. When the PRINCE O F WAiJ:suttered the sentiment that "his arms would ever be open to receive all the Masons in the kingdom indiscriminately," it demonstrated to the London Body the necessity for conformity with the Ancient York Masons who had made no changes in the secret work of the institution. April 12, 1809, the London Body passed a resolution enjoining its lodges " t o revert to the Ancient Landmarks of the Society," and the Lodge of Promulgation was appointed to carry the resolution into effect.
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The Ancients until after the appointment of the Lodge of Promulgation had refused to form a union with the London Masons, and until the latter had been properly healed the union was not consummated. When it was completed the title of the United Grand Lodges became The United Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of England. 2d.' The Articles of Union which formed the basis of the organization of what became and is now the "United Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of England" gave precedence of age and authority to the Grand Body represented by the DuKE O F K E N T as Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons of England according to the old institutions on the one part and the DUKE OF SUSSEX, as Grand Master of the Society of Free and Accepted Masons under the Constitution of England, on the other part, affirming thereby priority and seniority of the Grand Lodge of England according to the old institutions, and also affirming a continued existence to the Grand Lodge according to the old institutions from the earliest days of English Masonry down to the time of the union in 1813. Bro. MICHIE'S report covers 167 pages, the last two being reprints of the Kansas statistical report of the masonic membership of the Grand Lodges of the world recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The word "Island" in the footings or grand totals of foreign Bodies should be corrected to read "Ireland." M.-.W.-. GEO. T . BRYAN; Grand Master, Greenville. R.'. W.-. O. FR.4NK HART, Grand Secretary, Columbia. M.-.W.-. J. L. MICHIE, Grand Coriespondent, Darlington. Next Annual, Charleston, December 8, 1914.
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SOUTH DAKOTA;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 138; members, 10,730; net gain, 512. Aberdeen, June 9, 1914. M.-.W.-. OWEN H . WILLIAMS, Grand Master. (Portrait, BATHER engraving, frontispiece.) The portrait might have deceived us, but taken in connection with the name, we did not need to read his pedigree to pick him for a Welshman. From the days of J U L I U S CAESAR down, all the eminent gentlemen who invaded Britain when they reached the confines of Wales and tested the mettle of the settlers, found there was some matter of greater personal moment than fighting Welshmen that demanded their immediate attention at home. Singing "Who will care for mother now," or disturbed at mother's anxiety as to "Where is my wandering boy tonight," those who had not burned their boats behind them departed for Rome or Scandinavia, while the others contented themselves with exercising a temporary "squatter sovereignty" in other portions of what became known as Great Britain. The Welsh stayed on the job in their country, relieving the monotony occasionally by exchanging
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visits with their Scotch neighbors and arguing the superiority of his home tipple by each in comparison with that of the other; an argument still continued and undetermined by their descendants except in localities or states where its use by both has been wisely abandoned. We commend to the disputants the remarks of Grand Master W I L LIAMS, of South Dakota. > We like the locks of M.'. W.-. Bro. OWEN H . W I L L I A M S , and record
with pleasure the following: Bro. WILLIAMS, throughout his term as Grand Master has interested himself, as well as the brethren, in all the different phases of masonic activity, especially in promoting friendly intercourse between his own and sister Grand Jurisdictions.
Several Emergent Communications precede the Annual, one at Canton for the purpose of dedicating a new Masonic Temple, a picture of which shows it to be a beautiful and commodious building. From the toasts at the "seven course banquet" we find the Eastern Star is given a prominent place, doubtless in appreciation of the efforts of its members in the erection of the temple. Grand Master W A L T E R L . WILLIAMSON, of North Dakota, was
present as distinguished visitor, made a pleasant speech, in which he paid compliment to senior Past Grand Master THOS. H . BROWN, of the two Dakotas. There are nearly two pages of felicitations. . The Grand Master's address has the right ring. Listen: Masonry that attempts to live within the four walls of its temple and finds its only expression in its ritual and symbols, has missed the very essence of its life. Masonry is the great institution for blessing and upUfting mankind. The gospel of democracy is taught more clearly in our beloved Order than in any other organization in the world. I t is the gospel that places its value upon human life, and says, " W e are going to meet upon the level and give you a fair chance in life to work and become successful." And wherever we have been in touch with a human life, be it in a social, political or personal relation, let us leave it better than we found it. Our work in Masonry is to unite all religions and tongues into one great brotherhood. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r visited t h e G r a n d L o d g e of M a s s a c h u s e t t s , s a w t h e R E V E R E u r n c o n t a i n i n g t h e lock of a u b u r n hair t h a t once a d o r n e d
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S head, and which was presented to Grand Lodge by MARTHA WASHINGTON.
Then he visited Philadelphia and saw the
apron worn by GEORGE WASHINGTON when he laid the corner-stone of the Capitol at Washington. He also saw a penny—price of a day's labor—issued in the thirteenth centuiy, now in the Philadelphia Museum. If he had taken in Topeka we would have shown- him one cf the same kind twelve hundred years older. We note from t h e record that South Dakota indulged in a tencourse banquet. I t is this banquet biisiness that has been productive of such an increased mortality on the part of Grand Officers. Gut it cut, brethren.
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We note that Day County, South Dakota, and its Treasurer have been forever enjoined from collecting or attempting to collect taxes from Coteau Lodge No. 54, A. F. & A. M., of South Dakota, said property being used exclusively for charitable purposes. The Oregon resolution was disposed of briefly, as follows: Upon motion of Bro. Louis G. LE\'OY, Past Grand Master, supported by Bro. SAMUEL A. BROWN, Past Grand Master, it was Besotced, Tliat this Grand Lodge is opposed to the proposed action outlined in the circular letter from the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Members of the Grand Lodge while at refreshment were visited by the Eastern Star ladies, and mutual felicitations took place. R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN L . TURNER, a Past Junior Grand Warden in 1878, and Past Senior Grand Warden in 1879, was made an Honorary Past Grand Master, having been a constant and regular attendant for forty years. We'note that R.-.W.-. Bros. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, and W. J. CHETWODE CRAWLEY, and also M.-.W.-. Bro. WALTER L . W I L L I A M -
SON, of North Dakota, were unanimously elected honorary members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of South Dakota. A group picture of the "Past Grand Masters' Family," which contains eighteen members, forms a frontispiece to the report of the Past Grand Masters' Ninth Annual Meeting. There are also eight absent ones living. CORRESPONDENCE.—The South Dakota report is always full of interesting and intellectual sub j ect matter, but this year it has additional attractions. It is prefaced by an excellent portrait of Past Grand Master SAMUEL A. BROWN illustrating the keen perception, broadminded consideration, and intelligent judgment that have always characterized the work of the South Dakota correspondent. The other attractions consist of the handsome portraits of the correspondents. We don't desire to be invidious, but if the picture of one of the correspondents was taken in the present century—barring accidents—we pick him as the one liable to be the last survivor of the Civil War in the United States—on the Union side. N. B.—The picture does not appear under District of Columbia or Kansas. R.-.W.-. Bro. PETTIGREW is entitled to the thanks of the correspondents for the pleasure he has given them of knowing how the other men whose writings have pleased and charmed them, size up in feature and appearance. And there is such a pleasureable surprise in noting how well they all carry their years. And then, above all, we want to see the man behind the book, as EMERSON has so well expressed it: Talent alone cannot make a writer. There must be a man behind the booli, a personality which, by birth and quality, is pledged to the doctrine there set forth, and wliich exists to see and state tilings so, and not otherwise, holding things becaiise they are things.
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I t helps us to see the man in the book or behind the book, if we have his physiognomy before us in the frontispiece. M.-.W.-. Bro. BROWN, under California, tells the story of his unfulfilled desire to be a Mason—made impossible by reason of his being in the service of his country on the Independence: line-of-battle ship, by which he could not gain a masonic residence in the jurisdiction of California. Nine years intervened, and resignation from the service gave him opportunity, whose foretop was promptly seized. We enjcyed his sketch. The reference to Past Grand Master J. M I L L S BROWN recalls a delightful personality, always a pleasure to meet, a cultured, refined and polished gentleman. When we contemplate the extinction of the dodo, we wonder whether the rarity of the other specimen dees not suggest a like probability. Kansas receives as always the courteous and considerate attention of M.-.W.-. Brc. B R O W N .
He notes the dignity of South Dakota upheld by its ambassador Bro. C H A R L E S A. LOUCKS.
He says: "The Grand Master is champion of the Home method of administering masonic relief," and quotes his views on that point, and then remarks: "Latei he came.to the aspect of Home relief, which always shadows the acclaim;" here he excerpts what the Grand Master said about "what might be termed hospital cases," to which Bro. BROWN presents an argument that occurs to every doctor or person having practical experience: Yet the physically helpless are the ones who most need our collective, care, because the trouble of handling the paralytic, and watching him night and day, falls upon the womaji of the household to such an extent that by the time the patient is buried, she is in a condition as pitiable as his. Discussing Bro. WILSON'S report, he says: We find something to interest Bro. MiCHrE, of South Carolina, who thinks that a corner-stone is something entirely different from a foundation stone. In the reports of laying eleven corner-stones, he uses the expression 'corner-stone" ten times and "foundation stone" ten. The Oregon proposition, he says, "was sat down on good and hard,'.' and he quotes the report made in confirmation. The ROBERT FREKE G O U L D resolution, bestowing upon him the
title and rank of Past Grand Senior Warden, etc., is given in full. What we said about the treatment accorded to some of our LatinAmerican lodges is copied. We are credited with being "senior Past Grand Master," which position is held by Past Grand Master J. J.4Y BUCK (1884), who in addition to h a « n g been an excellent judge and wise and accomplished Mason, enjoys the distinction of ranking any one in Kansas as a story teller. We trust the Judge may long continue as Dean of Grand Masters of Kansas to counsel and be a joy to his brethren. We find a personal allusion and congi atulation upon our recovery, and compliment to our work that would delight us if we possessed a
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sufficient modicum of "exaggerated ego" to convince our own judgment that it is a "true bill." We have retained space to take Bro. BROWN'S remaiks on masonic
lodge church attendance, which is the best expression on the topic we have yet found, and which better illustrates our own views than any words we have yet been able to frame on the subject: Our contention is not in favor of forcing masonic lodges to go to church, or the members thereof. I t is that masonic lodges ought not to be refused the right, 01 if you please, privilege, of attending church when it wants to go. Masons would go to church in some places in a body as a lodge, and they should not be prevented, for the influence of a large body of honorable and respectable men turning out together to testify to their belief in the value of reUgion in a community, is a very Influential thing, and will impress upon the youthful mind the fact, so often disregarded, that the most vital thing in our civilization is that which sets forth our dependence upon GOD. We belong to the Christian Church, and we have a profound veneration for the Jewish religion, which was the religion of CHRIST. These two are the only religions that have place in our lodges as a rule. Religion Is what our Craft is founded on. "VTe should not deny our origin. When the world has become so much worse that crime in the United States has mounted of late years from one record to another, our own opinion is, that every Mason should stand up and be counted. And no ofDcial should have the power to stop him. The same with the lodge. M.-. W.-. GEORGE P H I L I P , Grand Master, Fort Pierre. R.-. W.-. GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. M.-. W.-. S A M U E L ' A . BROWN, Grand Correspondent, Sioux Falls.
Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 8, 1915.
TASMANIA —1914. Lodges, 31; members, —; net gain, —. Hobart, February 19th. M.-.W.'. C. E. DAVIES, Grand Master. Frontispiece is a portrait of M.-.W.'. Bro. Sir W. G. E L L I S O N MACARTNEY, the Grand Master-elect.
Distinguished visitors were present from South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia, and also M.\W.'. Bro. Rev. A. T. HOLDEN, Grand Master of the'Grand Lodge of Victoria, and accompanying distinguished visitors. In the report of the Board of General Purposes the death of Deputy Grand Master Sir J. G. DAVIES is noted and the memoiial
service held. Pro Grand Master R. J. S.4DLER delivered his address, in which he refers in loving and grateful terms to the late Deputy Grand Master Brc. J. G. DAVIES, and also paid a graceful compliment to the
retiring Grand Master. The retiring Grand Master, M.-.W.-. Bro. C. E. DAVIES, delivered
an excellent address, taking up the various matters of interest affecting the masonic world, as well as their cv/n jurisdiction.
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E x t e n d e d reference is m a d e t o t h e a c t i o n of t h e United G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d in t h e r e c o g n i t i o n of t h e n e w G r a n d Ledge cf F r e n c h M a s o n s , of which in p a r t h e s a y s : Only those brethren who are recognized as true brethren by the Grand Lodge of England will be received in lodge. This is a matter of immense importance to Freemasonry in the world, and especially where there are so many, and so frequent, occasions for Englishmen and Frenchmen meeting together on a common platform. No doubt, in the course of time, applications will be made to all Grand Lodges working in unison with the mother lodge—the Grand Lodge of England—for recognition of the new Body, which will likely be accorded. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r m a d e leference t o t h e late D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , w i t h a s t a t e m e n t of t h e s y m p a t h e t i c a n d appreciative messages s e n t t o Grand Lodge b y sister G r a n d Lodges, noting specially t h e silent a n d touching expression of s y m p a t h e t i c appreciation s h o w n h i m a t t h e meeting of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Victoria, where t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t of his d e a t h was m a d e , t h e m e m b e r s cf t h e G r a n d Lodge all s t a n d ing while t h e solemn s t r a i n s of t h e " D e a d M a r c h in S a u l " echoed t h r o u g h t h e large hall. H e closed his reference w i t h t h e following from B r o . S H A K E S P E A R E .
"No more the heat o' the sun, Nor the furious winter's rages, He, his wordly task hath done. Home hath gone and ta'en his wages." G r a n d M a s t e r referred t o t h e fact t h a t t h e Governor of T a s m a n i a h a d s h o w n a willingness t o accede to his wish, a n d t h e ' c o n c u r r e n c e of t h e b r e t h r e n , a n d accept t h e position of G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d said: " W i t h t o d a y ' s ceremonials, t h e object which I h a d in view will be a t tained." A n o t h e r American m a s o n i c a x i c m exploded, viz.: " M a s o n r y reg a r d s n o m a n for his worldly wealth c r h o n o r . " We n o t e t h a t among t h o s e e x t e n d i n g c o n g i a t u l a t i c n s to t h e new G r a n d M a s t e r was t h e G i a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s , R . . W.'. B r o . D . W . W A T S O N , Past Grand W a i d e n . T h e n e w G r a n d M a s t e r m a d e a m o s t delightful address of acknowle d g m e n t a n d pledge of service. T h e fcllov/irig indicates a good old-fashioned belief: Masonry is uni.versal, and its universality was experienced by me on arriving in this jurisdiction, for I was welcomed here by a member of the very lodge where I first saw the light forty-two years ago. Twelve thousand miles away was not too far for-the hand of a Mason to be e.\tended to a new-comer by a member of his mother lodge. Pi,st G r a n d M a s t e r C. E . D A V I E S m a d e a graceful response t o t h e m o t i o n of appreciation for h i s services s u p p o r t e d so earnestly by t h e s p e a k e r s , a n d passed so h e a r t i l y w i t h a p p l a u s e b y G r a n d Lodge. H e h a s accepted t h e position of P r o G r a n d M a s t e r , indicative of t h e t r u e m a s o n i c spirit.
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U p o n closing, a d j o u r n m e n t was m a d e t o a n o t h e r a p a r t m e n t w h e r e refreshments were served a n d t o a s t s and responses m a d e . T h e volume c o n t a i n s a condensed history of t h e G r a n d L o d g e , which shews t h a t : In February, 1888, conscientious members of the three constitutions met at Launceston and discussed tlie following questions: (1) The desirableness of establishing a Grand Lodge; (2) the lines on which the agitation should be conducted: and (.3) the means best calculated to achieve success. The meeting was unanimously in favor of a Grand Lodge, and a masonic union was formed to carry out the object, the motto adopted being "Unity and imanimity, or nothing." The plan worked, and though it took two years, a genuine masonic union came out of It, since recognized as the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. T h e records of t h e Proceedings show t h a t F e b r u a r y 2 0 t h t h e visiting M a s o n s , their wives a n d d a u g h t e r s were t a k e n on a delightful t o u r t o N e w Norfolk a n d B u s h y P a r k . On F e b r u a r y 21st, m a d e a v e r y p l e a s a n t outing on t h e S. .'^. Cartela—specially c h a r t e r e d for t h e occasion — t o B a r n e s B a y , where a capital l u n c h e o n w a s served o n b o a r d , t h e American Sugar Boiler Co. being t h e caterers. T h e visitors w e n t ashore and a d m i r e d t h e apple o r c h a r d s , a n d some indulged in fishing; speeches, " A u l d L a n g S y n e , " a n d t h e N a t i o n a l a n t h e m closed t h e d a y ' s exercises. On t h e 22d, S u n d a y afternoon, t h e r e was an impressive service a t t h e Masonic Hall. All t h e b r e t h r e n a t t e n d e d in full regalia. A b r o t h e r presided a t t h e organ, a n d t h e r e was a large surpliced choir, consisting of M a s o n s , a u g m e n t e d b y choristers from H o l y T r i n i t y and All Saints . C h u r c h e s . After t h e processional h y m n , " O , Worship t h e K i n g , " t h e r e was prayer, followed b y S c r i p t u r e r e a d i n g and t h e n p r a y e r . T h e G r a n d Chaplain t h e n delivered an address, of which we give a diminutive sample: Truth has heights and depths and lengths and breadths which eternity itself will be hardly long enough to traverse and explore. Truth is high as heaven, broad as the universe, infinite as GOD, everlasting as eternity. The answer to the question, "What is truth?" will be ever telling, but never here completely told. In our present state we are at a disadvantage. We are painfully conscious that there is "A deep below the deep. And a height beyond the height. Our hearing is not hearing. And our seeing is not sight." But throughout the never ending cycles of eternity we may, if we will, continually rise, by means of the truth already acquired, as stepping stones to truth still higher, still nobler and still more sublime." . T h e r e is a brief C o r r e s p o n d e n c e R e p o r t , w i t h no m a r k or sign t h e r e on giving token of t h e c r a f t s m a n responsible for t h e s a m e . W e a r e glad to see t h a t K a n s a s is in it, even if i t be briefly. We find t h i s c o m m e n t : Although the gain is less by 200 than the previous year, it is better to have Masons of the proper class than those who simply want a look at the thing and
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drop out. As the M.-. W.-. Grand Master remarks, the Mason Is most valued who makes the lives of those he meets richer, cleaner, purer and happier.
We are glad to note the good start. Come again, Bro. Correspondent, and introduce yourself. The boys will be glad to make your acquaintance. A view of Grand Lodge February 19,1914, concludes the volume. M.-. W.-. Sir "W. G. ELLISON-MACARTNEY, Grand Master, Hobart. V.-. W.-. JOHN H A M I L T O N , Grand Secretary, Hobart.
Next Annual, Hobart, February 18, 1915.
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 452; members, 27,091; net gain, 893. Nashville, January 28, 1914.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES
COMSTOCK,
Grand Master. Frontispiece contains portrait of.the Grand Master-elect M.-.W.'. THOMAS J. BONNER.
The first thirty-nine pages of the volume are taken up with the exercises at the one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Tennessee. The Grand Lodge committee in charge under Past Grand Master HENRY H . INGERSOLL, prepared an excellent order of exercises. After prayer and music. Past Grand Master J. L Y N N BACHMAN delivered the welcoming address.
The commemoration address was by Past Grand Master HENRY H. INGERSOLL, and was well worthy cf the great occasion. We can only take a fragment here and there from which to form a faint idea of its beauty:. Anniversary spells opportunity; nay more, it signifies occasion. And whether it be of marriage or birth, of charter or foundation, of inception or consummation, it invites loyal souls to conuuemoration. We celebrate the return of the day in the roxmd of the years. We name with pride the parents, or ancestors, or kinsmen, who had any share in the event commemorated. We chant their praises, and recount the chain of benefits it has brought to mankind. Be it the birth of a hero, or a martyr, a patriot or a nation, a W.4.SHINGTON or a CHRIST, the anniversary is.written in the calendar, and celebrated by the faithful. We convene today for our celebration in Knoxville ouly^ because the formative convention, a hundred years ago, was held here in Knoxville.
The orator recounted the meeting in Knoxville December 27, 1813, of the twelve representatives of eight lodges, and said: "They adopted a Constitution and By-Laws, and chose and installed officers for the ensuing year and then closed the (Grand) Lodge. And from that day through all the hundred years Grand Lodge was never again opehed in Knoxville until today." He paid a tribute to the fathers of Masonry in Tennessee, especially to that old veteran, ANUKBW JACKSON, recounting in a most interesting manner Bro. -JACKSON'S masonic record, including his introduction to
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the Grand Lodge of Tennessee of Bro. General LAFAYETTE, May 4, 1825, at Nashville. M.'. W.-. Bro. INGERSOLLIS abelievei in "suitable refreshments," and records the fact that the Grand Lodge called off t o refreshment on the great occasion of LAFAYETTE'S visit. We have always greatly admired ANDREW JACKSON. We think that every American boy should know that when he was only thirteen years old, with a biother fifteen years of age, he guided Major W M . RICHARDSON DAVIE—later Grand Master—when the latter attacked and defeated the British outpost at Hanging Rock in 1780. An eloquent tribute is paid in the address to the many Grand Masters known to the orator personally, and we are glad to see among them names very familiar to us, among them one well known to and loved by us, GEORGE CONNOR, long since gone to the Celestial City, an ideal orator as well as cultured and courtly gentleman. Grand Master W I L L I A M DAVID MCPHERSON, of Canada, made an
eloquent speech under the generous and hearty applasue of his auditors. Grand Master H E N R Y T . B U R N A P of Illinois, made a bid for its
continuation when he thanked the brethren for the applause that greeted his introduction. He got it. He told them he was unprepared: And it is possible that what I do say will remind you of the old-fashioned hoopskirt, which covered much and touched nothing [Applause], or possibly a synonym more familiar to you of modern days will be an expression on my part that In what I say you will find more of the resemblance to the modern diaphanous skirt, which touches everything and covers little. [Great applause.]
Grand Master W. L. ANDREWS, of Virginia, and the proxy of the Grand Master of Kentucky, Bro. N . J. WHEELER, made a fine address, the former 'calling attention to the George Washington Memorial Building. The exercises of the celebration closed with a reception at the Temple for all present, their wives and daughters. The entire celebration was wisely planned and well carried out to a satisfactory conclusion. I t was a great day for the Masons and masonic interests of Tennessee. The Annual Communication was held January 28,1914, at Nashville, M.-.W.-. CHARLES COMSTOCK, Grand Master, presiding. Nineteen Past Grand Masters were present, one, CASWELL A. GOODLOE, representing Kansas. The Grand Master's address, while good and showing careful attention to his duties, is interminably long and full of matter that should have had a simple reference to an appendix. He has assumed all the labor that should properly fall on the lodges or the Worshipful Masters in regard to questions of physical disability—-whether sufficient to disqualify. The brethren in the locality are better judges than a Grand Master who never saw the candidate.
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A long list of so-called decisions and rulings declined appear in the record. The address covers forty-five pages. Under the head of "Laying Corner-stone Declined," the Grand Master cites a case where he was asked to lay the corner-stone for the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Oakdale, Tennessee, and it was suggested that the ceremony take place on Sunday: This I declined to do, earnestly believing that the sublime teachings of our Society would be controverted by an unnecessary public demonstration on the sacred dan which we are admonished t o revere as a day of "Holiness to the Lord." He finally arranged to do it on a week day; but while still waiting for the arrival of the stone, he learned that the walls and roof had practically been completed, and declined to perform the masonic ceremony, and that of the church was substituted therefor.
Grand Lodge sustained his refusal to lay the corner-stone of the church on a Sunday. Past Grand Master HENRY A. CHAMPERS furnishes again the Correspondence. He takes up a number of topical headings, among them one on "Eloquence," and we are gratified to note that Kansas is one of the States upon whose "Masonic Jurisdictions" he has drawn for a quota of eloquence. Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address is called upon for excerpts upon exemplification and decisions, taking two of the latter. iBro. PICKLER'S oration contributes part of its introduction and its "eloquent conclusion." The Code of Laws and the BASSETT Note.? constitute in his view "an sxceedingly valuable publication." The conclusion of the Kansas Correspondence Report is taken. M.'.W.". THOMAS J. BONNER, Grand Master, Rives. R.-. W.-. J O H N B . GARRETT, Grand Secretary, Nashville. M.'.W.-. HENRY A. CHAMBERS, Grand Coirespondent, Nashville.
Next Annua', Nashville, January 27, IQl.*).
TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 8.76; members, 58,724; net gain, 2,65.3. Waco, December 2, 3, 4, 191.3. M.-.W.-. J. J. MANSFIELD, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) There is also a portrait of M.-.W.-. Past Grand Master JoHN L. T E R R E L L (1897) at the opening of the volume. The Grand Master pays loving tribute to Past Grand Masters R. M. LusK (1899), ROBERT M . E L G E N (1865), and THOMAS B . COCHRAN (1892).
His time not being fully occupied, the Grand Master performed the duties of Grand Physical Examiner with the usual mix up. He attempts to reason out the infinitesimal parts which disbar, and the like fractions elsewhere which do not exclude, one from candidacy, terminating not infrequently in the usual.redwctio ad absvrduw.
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T h e t r o u b l e arose because t h e G r a n d M a s t e r failed t o get in t o u c h with t h e spirit of t h e lesolutions u n d e r which he was directed to a c t . T h e resolution r e q u i r i n g t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t o act is t h e following: . Resolved, That when an applicant for initiation has a maim or defect, the lodge-to which the application is made shall refer the case, with a faithful description of such maim or defect, to the Grand Master, who shall thereupon, rule upon the eligibility of the applicant in the light of these resolutions. T h e resolutions for his g u i d a n c e are as follows: "WHEREAS, the perfect man is an ideal being, and absolute perfection does not exist among men, neither phy.sically, mentally nor morally; therefore, bo it Resolved,' (1) That it is not obnoxious to the Ancient Landmarks and Charges of Masonry that "slight maims or defects of body" should not debar an applicant for Initiation or advancement in Masonry; and (2) That an applicant for initiation must be sound and hale, without maim or defect in his body that may render him ineligible to be a Mason; that is, physical maims and defects should be considered on the basis of his ability to receive, practice and impart freely and without artificial or other aid, all the riles and ceremonies of Ancient Craft Masonry, including masonic work in the lodge room, and shall possess the mental and physical ability to earn his livelihood in his chosen occupation outside the lodge room. T h e t r o u b l e w i t h t h e G r a n d M a s t e r was t h a t he c o n s t r u e d t h e e x p l a n a t o r y reference t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r as a s e p a r a t e a n d d i s t i n c t resolution, a n d failed t o rule as directed b y it, t o w i t : " * * * t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , w h o shall t h e r e u p o n rule upon t h e eligibility of t h e applicants in the tight of these resolutions (italics ours), b u t obviously having inclusive reference t o t h e resolutions n u m b e r e d 1 a n d 2. A lodge has always been a n d o u g h t always t o be t h e j u d g e of t h e qualifications of its c a n d i d a t e s for m e m b e r s h i p . A lodge passing u p o n candidates from its own locality will n o t m a k e one m i s t a k e where a Grand Physical E x a m i n e r , w i t h no knowledge except a description of t h e m a i m or defect, would p r o b a b l y m a k e t e n . I t is t r u e t h a t lodges s o m e t i m e s railroad successfully to m e m b e r s h i p m e n who should n o t be m a d e M a s o n s , b u t in a v e r y large m a j o r i t y of cases where such a t h i n g occurs it is t h e c a n d i d a t e objectionable morally, r a t h e r t h a n physically, who is t a k e n in, to t h e lasting i n j u r y of t h e Craft. We notice an E n t e r e d A p p r e n t i c e who received a g u n s h o t w o u n d in right a r m was disqualified foi a d v a n c e m e n t . T h a t is w h a t we would call s/onc-Masonry in i t s highest perfection. I t belongs t o t h e S t o n e age. T h e r e is t h e u s u a l p l e t h o r a of u n i m p o r t a n t decisions. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s a y s his " d u t i e s have been c o n s t a n t and e x a c t ing. * * * N e a r l y five t h o u s a n d letters h a v e been w r i t t e n , a n d m a n y questions h a v e been d e a l t with, t o which it would not only b e tiresome a n d m o n o t o n o u s t o listen, b u t which would unnecessarily e n c u m b e r t h e pages of o u r r e c o r d s . " H e r e c o m m e n d e d " t h a t t h e Texas laws be so a m e n d e d as t o p e r m i t t h e conferring of degrees b y one lodge for a n o t h e r on c a n d i d a t e s d u l y
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elected, and with proper dispensation therefor granted by the Grand Master." If he had recommended cutting cut the resolution of refeience to the Grand Master of all cases of non-physical perfection he could have reduced the record immensely, to say nothing of the relief of future Grand Masters. Past Grand Master GEO. W . TYLER "read the general report of the Committee on Correspondence, and asked that it-be printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, which was ordered done.' The report contained 137 pages of closely printed matter in small type. "Honest injun," Bro. T., did.you read it? There is an excellent special report by M.: W.'. Bro. TYLER, recognizing the Grand Ledge of the Philippine Islands. Referring to the disinclination of the two lodges under the Scottish Constitution to join in the Grand Lodge organization, he enunciates the American rule, as follows: The recognized American doctrine is that a majority of the regular lodges in any uaoccupied territory, having no Grand Lodge, and such majority comprising not less than three lodges, have the Inherent right to form a Grand Lodge, which thereafter holds and enjoys exclusive masonic sovereignty within such territory. Thus was formed the Grand Lodge of Texas and many others.
He was not surprised at the non-participation of the two Scotch lodges, and refers to the Scotch practice in gaining a foothold and its lodges clinging for a time, and in some instances indefinitely, to the parent Giand Lodge of Scotland. There is also a special report by Bro. TYLER, declining recognition of and fraternal relations with the Grand Lodgeof Fiance, which is in accord with the general sentiment of Grand Lodges of legitimate Freemasonry. The report of the Treasurer of the Masonic Home reports bequests heretofore made to amount of $19,400.97, there being none for the fiscal year. The Home Fund has $197,788.18 loaned out on real estate security. We note that at the end of the first day when Grand Lodge called off, all the members united in the Lord's Prayer, which was a very proper thing to do. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In 1887 the Report on Correspondence was submitted by Bro. GEORGE W . T Y L E R . I t was doubtless a very good
one, because the brethren immediately put him on the road and in the line of elective officers as Grand Junior Warden, landing without a hitch or break in due course as Grand Master, and on the conclusion of that service placing him on the Correspondence Committee next after Bro. MATTHEWS, where, for twenty-two of the twenty-five years Bro. MATTHEWS was correspondent, he served with him. There is nothing in the work M.". W.-. Bro. TYLER has brought up for inspection to indicate the tyro, or any one but the experienced correspondent, one worthy and well qualified for a seat at the Round Table.
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At the outset he finds himself handicapped by the standing resolution to limit his report to 150 pages of printed matter, in view of the increased number of Grand Lodges, deterring him "from using many extracts from addresses, oiations, reports, etc., that would have embellished his work and rendered it more entertaining to thebrethien who may happen to peruse these pages." He has some improvements to suggest, "yet, no wiiter feels quite warranted in making a change, or is quite certain that he would improve things." He further suggests: It occurs to us that something on this line might be done, were the writers of these reports to meet in conference now and then. Or, even if a number of them (whose Grand Lodges are able to pay the expense of their attendance) should meet and sliould be able to devise an improved system of reporting; it is almost certain that all would adopt it in practice. It will not be disputed that the present system is unsatisfactory, and that efforts for improvement should be made. We are glad to see some one coming into the circle who proposes to' magnify his office. We are, however, quite leary on the proposition that Grand Lodges which are able to pay the expenses of correspondents to a conference would be equally willing to do so. One great trouble in that particular has been the excessive modesty of the writers themselves. They hesitate to inform their Grand Lodges that it takes more research, more time, more printing space, and a higher cost of living, to write seventy odd. reviews in the year 1914, than it did to write thirty odd reviews twenty or more yeais ago, when some of them received the same compensation for their work that they now receive, and had one-half of the number of volumes to review. "We ha' oor docts" about the possibility of an uniform improved system of reporting. With that modesty that is so becoming to most of us, we would doubtless find our most voluminous writers devotees at the shrine of the Minnesota inflationist. But Bro. TYLER reviews Kansas for 1913 to the "Queen's taste." "The happy optimistic vein" of Grand Master HUTCHISON'S address pleases him. He takes the usual long-distance view on dispensations to confer degrees short of statutory time, without reference to local conditions, to which we have referred under Nevada. Kansas has placed restrictions upon their issuance. The requirement to learn the work is one, and the dispensation fee is another. Bro. TYLER asks: "Shall Masonry be made common and cheap by this railroading process?" On the contrary, it is neither common nor cheap in Kansas. Fortyseven out of two thousand eight hundred and thirty-five initiates, received dispensations, each of whose cases passed inspection under one whose biographer, citing a notable case in which he credits him with what might be considered "firmness," but which I at the time classified â&#x20AC;˘ as "obstinacy," and which shows him possessed of the same determina-
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ticn held by those frcrn whom he was descended—who forebore net, even at the peril of death, "bearing testimony" to thei; faith and covenant, even to the dragoons of Claverhouse. The critic should take up and consider the British Constitutions, which grant a two weeks rule to its colonial subordinates. Evidently the American fetish is not worshipped by the mother organization. Bro. T Y L E R "inserts with pleasure" Bro. HUTCHISON'S tribute to
"the crowning tangible glory of Masonry in Kansas—the Masonic Home." The special report on "Alpina" is noted, and the general report on correspondence is credited with being ",up to the standard in ability, interest and mode of treatrhent." "Grateful acknowledgment" is made of our review of Texas. He cites nearly a score of his contemporaries of 1887 (and ours in the nineties), of whom he says: "What a galaxy! • But all, all are gone. Not one of them is alive today. M.-. W.-. A. W. HOUSTON, Grand Master, San Antonio. R.-. W.-. W. B.-PEARSON, Grand Secretary, Waco. M.-. W.-. GEO. W . TYLER, Grand Correspondent, Belton. Next .Annual, Waco, December 1, 1914.
UTAH —1914. Lodges, 17; members, 2,201; net gain, 217. Salt Lake City, January 20, 1914. D E R N , Grand Master.
M.'. W.'. GEORGB HENRY
The Grand Master makes part .of his address a "declaration,"or fulmination, of the Grand Master of Costa Rica as the representative of "a peaceful people resolved to die * * * in the defense of human liberty," who evidently labored under the idea that the United States - was "about to establish a protectorate over Central American countries to insure to the United States the commercial and international purpose of the Panama Canal." Realizing that our Costa Rica brethren were in earnest in the expression of their belief, the'Grand Master wrote them in an endeavor to set theii minds right and relieve them of their erroneous suspicions , regarding the United States. He received a voluminous correspondence from the "Director General cf the Masonic Federation of North Africa," whose "headquarters are in the saddle," so far as learned. He had a suspicion it was a fake, and a brother Grand Master was satisfied it was a joke. History demonstiates that he who pokes a civet cat with a stick has no suspicions left. He was unable to attend the Indianapolis Convention of new Grand Masters, but they sent him a book containing a record of their
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sayings, eatings a n d doings, a m o n g which l a t t e r we learn t h a t t h e y a d o p t e d t h e K a n s a s form of blank t o be used for interjurisdictional requests for waivers. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , t o h a v e t h e m a t t e r settled, m a d e a n opinion t h a t " a corner-stone c a n n o t b e laid o n S u n d a y ; " a n d m a t t e r was r e ferred t o J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e . A t t h e s a m e t i m e he called a t t e n t i o n t o t h e provision of t h e Code, which s a y s : " N o lodge in t h i s jurisdiction shall be convened o n S u n d a y except for funeral p u r p o s e s , " a n d he asked: " C a n t h e . G r a n d Lodge consistently violate a law t h a t i t imposes upon i t s creatures, t h e lodges?". A majority of t h e c o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t no action b e t a k e n on t h a t p a r t of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address u n d e r t h e heading, " C o r n e r stone laying." A m i n o r i t y of t h e c o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e opinion of t h e G r a n d Master, t h a t a corner-stone c a n n o t be laid on S u n d a y , b e n o t approved. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J A C K m o v e d as a s u b s t i t u t e for b o t h r e p o r t s , t h e adoption of t h e following s t a n d i n g resolution: " N o session of t h i s G r a n d Lodge can be held on S u n d a y except for t h e purpose of c o n d u c t i n g funeral services." S u b s t i t u t e s rejected, after which t h e m i n o r i t y r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . Consistency, t h o u a r t a jewel! C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M . - . W.'. B r o . C H A R L E S B . J A C K w r i t e s t h e
R e p o r t on Correspondence. H e says G r a n d M a s t e r H U T C H I S O N strikes t h e right k e y in r e g a r d t o visitations, a n d d e m o n s t r a t e s t h e t r u t h of his s t a t e m e n t b y a n excerpt. Of t h e Proceedings h e r e m a r k s : " T h e Proceedings a r e as fine a v c l u m e in t y p o g r a p h i c a l work, in care in p r e p a r a t i o n , a n d in t h e v a l u a b l e information presented, as comes t o c u r t a b l e . " As M.'. W.'. B r o . J A C K t h o u g h t he w a s right on t h e ciuestion of corner-stone laying, he proceeded t o d e m o n s t r a t e i t b y citing a few decisions, t o w i t : I t is not proper for the Grand Lodge on the Sabbath Day to lay the cornerstone of a public building, even of a church. (Minn., 1913, 20.) A corner-stone must not be laid on Sunday. It i.s masonic work, and inconsistent with our teachings. (Nevada, 1913, 34.) Ceremonies refused for a completed church, and also because aslsed to be performed on Sunday. (Florida, 1913, 35.) A corner-stone will not be laid on Sunday. I t is masonic work, and " I do not see but that it is as much so as the conferring of degrees; if it is improper to confer degrees on Sunday, it is also improper to lay corner-stones on Sunday. (W. Virginia, 1913, 67.) â&#x20AC;˘ The Grand Master of Illinois says: "There is a growing sentiment that the ceremony should be confmed to purely masonic buildings." He refused to lay the corner-stone for a jail, for a government building because inscription on stone was not permitted; also for a commerical building, the upper floors only being used for lodge rooms. (Illinois, 1913, 9.) I regret I cannot undertake to lay the corner-stone or grant a dispensation to lay the same on the day of the week referred to in your letter. I understand
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tliat under the masonic law a communication cannot be held on the Sabbath for the purpose of work or any business, excepting, of course, funeral occasions and cases of charity. (South Carolina, 1913, 33.)
Under the topic, "Conference of Grand Master," we find this comment: There were seventeen jurisdictions represented at the conference. (He is spealtiug of Indianapolis.) We do n o t like them. Grand Masters are not as a rule the best representatives, best advisers, best informed. If a General Grand Lodge is not in fact back of all of it, then let the conferences be of Grand Secretaries or of the correspondents. They are on the job all the while; the Gra'nd Master only long enough to get his jewel (Maryland, of coiu'se, excepted).
Utah has met with a severe loss in the death of Past Grand Master CHARLES BRUERTON JACK, whose record of efficient service to the
Grand Lodge of Utah has been most notable. We are in receipt of a very brief notice of his death and the appointment of his successor. Past Grand Master SAM HENRY GOODWIN, whose character, and literary ability are a sure guaranty that Utah's excellent standard in the Correspondence field will be fully maintained. M.'.W.'. JAMES
WILLIAM
CHERRY,
Grand
Master,
Mount
Pleasant. R.-. W.\ FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, . Grand Secretary, Salt Lake
City. •
M.-.W.-. SAM H E N R Y GOODWIN, Grand Correspondent, Provo.
Next Annual, Ogden, January 19, 1915.-
VERMONT —1914. Lodges, 103; members, 13,874; net gain, 264. Burlington, June 10, 1914.
M.-. W.'. EUGENE S . WESTON, Grand
Master. The address of Grand Master WESTON is an able one. Under the topic, "Condition of the Craft," we notei that he advised the District Deputy Grand Masters to cut out the stereotyped superlatives and give him concrete facts as to the actual condition of the lodges. They accepted his advice, and the record shows activity and progress. He wrote a very courteous and sensible letter to the Grand Master of Masons of Costa Rica, to calm his fears and quiet his nerves over something t h a t had been cabled from Washington charging the United States with the design of appropriating all the territorial belongings of the Latin-American nations on the North and South American portions of the globe. The probabilities are that the Costa Rica diplomat in Washington, under the seductive influences of a diplomatic dinner, had fired his blood with grape juice, and, like MARK ANTONY'S mob. was ready for any kind of a disturbance.
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H e m a k e s a v e r y clear a n d explicit s t a t e m e n t of t h e M a s s a c h u s e t t s California
matter,
where
GIPFORD
HORACE
GREELEY
MCGREW,
expelled in 1894 b y t h e M a s s s a c h u s e t t s G r a n d Lodge, after t w o unsuccessful efforts a t r e i n s t a t e m e n t in M a s s a c h u s e t t s , w i t h o u t a dirnit or certificate of good s t a n d i n g from his former lodge or G r a n d Lodge, w a s elected t o m e m b e r s h i p in D u r a n t Lodge N o . 268, of t h e G r a n d Lodge of California. As we h a v e discussed t h e m a t t e r elsewhere, we d o n o t go into details here. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r closes his address w i t h t h i s p o e m : "An old man, going a lone highway. Came a t the evening cold and grey. To a chasm-vast and deep and wide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim— The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide. " 'Old Man." said a fellow pilgrim near, 'You are wasting your strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again will pass this way; You've crossed the chasm deep and wide, "Why build you this bridge at eventide? The builder lifted his old, grey head: 'Good friend, in the path I have come,' he said, 'There followeth after me today, A youth whose feet must pass this way— This chasm, that has been as naught to me. To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be; . He too, must cross in the twilight dim— Good friend, I am building tliis bridge for him." " P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s P E R K I N S , D A L E Y a n d W H I P P L E , t h e special c o m m i t t e e o n G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, g a v e it t h e m a r k e d consideration, e n d o r s e m e n t a n d a p p r o v a l t o which i t was e n t i t l e d ; y e t a t t h e s a m e t i m e wisely u t t e r e d t h e following n o t e of w a r n i n g , saying: We join gladly in the acknowledgment of the many cotirtesies extended to him as the official head of the Masons of Vermont by other Grand Jurisdictions) but Willie doing so we can but emphasize the fact that, like himself, we do not now, and will never stand committed to any recommendation by Grand Masters' conferences that may reflect so' much as the shadow of the semblance of the substance, or even the thought thereof, of the surrender by the Grand Lodge of Vermont of jot or tittle of its undisputed, independent, complete masonic sovereignty within its jurisdictional metes and boimds. K a n s a s b y t h e action cf her G r a n d Lodge h a s recorded a like position a n d d e t e r m i n a t i o n . If t h e r e is a n y one t h i n g a b o u t t h e m e a n ing cf which no further illustration o r d e m o n s t r a t i o n is n e e d e d — a b o u t which t h e r e c a n b e n o d o u b t — i t is a fulmination b y t h e V e r m o n t c o r r e s p o n d e n t on a n y question of jurisdictional masonic sovereignty. A n d in these days of b u d d i n g j u r i s p r u d e n t s , w a r m i n g for t h e first t i m e a G r a n d M a s t e r ' s chair, overcharged w i t h a mission t o h a r m o n i z e m a s o n i c t h o u g h t a n d m a s o n i c action t h r o u g h a " N a t i o n a l G r a n d "
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evolved MiNERVA-like from the inner consciousness of its creator— what could be better than the wise conservatism, good judgment and sound sober sense which holds to the landmarks, established usages and customs of the Craft, and refuses to follow the will-o'-thc-wisp of modern fraternal insurance society methods. The Giand Master rendered a decision that "the application of one of Mongolian blood could not be received." The Jurisprudence Committee very properly turned it down, as also did the Grand Lodge. Our Mongolian acquaintance has net been extensive, but among the students of Phillips (Andover) and Yale, some of the brightest and most successful of the honor men on the records of each have been Mongolians. The guest of honor at the alumni dinner at Andovernot many years ago was one who in addition to having been in his day one of its high honor men.and most notable athletes, was at that time minister or ambassador of China to the United States. Masons should always remember that " G O D hath made of one blood all the nations that dwell upcn the face of the earth." In spite of our faith In Almighty GOD, In spite of our firm confldence in the future life and the conviction that our brothers are better oft there than here' yet the tears willflowand our spirits droop because of the loss we have sustained, and our trembling pen is unable to express the tiibute of love and praise we would give to those who have gone before. So in pare begins the opening tc report on necrology by R.'. W.'. Bro. H. J. STANNARD, containing tributes to the departed of the various Grand Jurisdictions. There is reccrd of one Vermont brother who served his country with distinction throughout his military career and was awarded a medal of honor for gallantry at the assault on Petersburg. He served from May 2, 1861, to June 26, 1865—from private to lieutenantcolonel. Nearly fifty years a Mason, R.'. W.-. Bro. W M . J. SPERRY also served the Craft with fidelity and efficiency. The.crowningglory of Vermont (not including its "Green Mountain boys" and girls) consists in its green-clad, or in their season its snowclad, hills, always beautiful and a joy forever. That which transcends all else in the Vermont Masonic Grand Lodge Proceedings is th.9 generous supply of wisdom, strength and harmony found in its CorrespondenceReport. How beautifully M.'. W.-. Bro. MARSH 0. PERKINS calls u p to m.emory our Bro. TITCOMB. When referring to the latter's "benediction," he says: It is the final offering of a beloved brother, now numbered among the elect, as within a short time the sad intelligence has been received of his response to the summons that comes to all men. He had attained to a ripe old age, but retained to the last that buoj'ancy of spirit which makes sublime the hope and faith of youth. Past Grand Master PERKINS begins his review of Kansas (1914) as follows: Grand Lodge convened in its flfty-elghth Annual Communication at Topeka, February 18th, and after a delightful session of two days closed with
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the usual formalities, the brethren departing to their homes in the peace and harmony that characterizes the labors of honest and earnest workmen in the masonic vineyard. The published Proceedings—an attractive compilation—is enhanced greatly in interest by the portrait and biographical sketch of the Grand Master, M.-.\V.-. ELBICK C . COLE, the accomplished leader of the Kansa.s masonic hosts the past year. His annual address, phrased in direct, wholesome English, was unquestionably enjoyed by the representatives of 339 lodges, and others present, including Vermont's honored legate. The address reflects clearly the trained, judicial mind of its author, his broad masonic culture and the solid, administrative quaUties admired by his brethren. But one question had, in hisopinion, risen to the dignity of a decision, among the many conundrums propounded by the Craft, and the same, presented to Grand Lodge for its expression of opinion, was properly and duly affirmed, viz. (citing it). Other questions are discussed by the Grand Master with candor, resourcefulness and commanding ability, as proved by the great unanimity with which Grand Lodge accepted his logical conclusions, fraternal admonitions and wise counsel. His address closes with a thoughtful disquisition on Freemasonry as the representative of the highest thought of the time and place in a progressive age (citing it). The general attitude of the Masons of the State in opposition to any plan of centralization of masonic authority in any conference of whatever nature. Is well known. No surprise will therefore be experienced in learning that the Oregon proposition was squarely turned down, with the emphatic declaration by the Committee on Correspondence, that Grand Lodge would "have no part, lot or connection with either the subject matter or the proposed action." A hypercritical brother wanted to change the verbiage of the explanation of the common gavel, by substituting " u s " for "bodies"—the word "minds" is used in Vermont—but the Committee on Jurisprudence refused to depart from long established usage, based on the so-called "Webb Work," and the first class in exact piiraseology was dismissed. Other business transacted included the election of E .•. W.'. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, the famous English masonic historian, to honorary membership in Grand Lodge, with the rank of Past Grand Senior Warden; * * * and other legislation. Refreshments, pure, healthful and most palatable, was afforded by Bro. FRANK STRONG, Chancellor of the University of Kansas, in a learned, interesting address, based upon the study of the essence of Ancient and Modern Masonry, and arriving a t the conclusion that "the masonic idea for each Free and Accepted Mason is now and ever has been the development of character. "Introductory to another admirable Report on Correspondence," is our Vermont brother's commencement to a personal reference to < ur work and our six month's layoff, when we could not have qualified to pass the ordeal of a physical perfection ballot. We never expect to be restored to the "old time strength and vigor" he hopes for us; but a young fellow who is filling out his fiftieth year as a Mason, ought to be satisfied with ability to walk a couple of miles, our daily stint. Bro. PERKINS characterizes the "Africa Masonic Federation" scheme as follows: "We know not how general was the circulation of the letter; it never reached us, and if it had it would have been consigned, in all probability, to the waste-paper basket, as a fake or the production of a crack-brained individual." After giving the outlines of the proposed federation, Bro. P. concludes: "Health, wealth, and happiness are assured, and everything else a visionary can fancy, even a glorious
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opportunity for U N C L B SAM'S disappointed office-seekers, however
absurd, impractical, idiotic the scheme." He.says of the "Conferences of Grand Masters:" "At time of writing we have not heard from the very recent gathering at St. Louis, but assume it to have been fully as enjoyable, as a social function, as any that have preceded'it in the past few years." He refeis to the one at Indianapolis, saying: Its proceedings liave been widely discussed, and its emphatic declaration that no National Grand Body could be thought of for a moment has been received, as It were, with "extreme unction." But for all that, what is the actual trend of these conferences? Wc believe it to be in one direction only, viz.: The centralization of masonic authority; the weakening and deadening of the vital energy of Grand Lodge sovereignty. Not just now, because of the present state of masonic public opinion. . But gradually and ultimately, by insidious approaches, through these conferences. Protestations of " I will ne'er consent," as heard at Indianapolis, have had many a historic repetition of "consented."
He quotes M.'. W.'. Bro. CHAMBERS, of Tennessee, approvingly who thinks the encouragers of these conferences "do protest too much;" and he concludes after further comment, saying: "In all candor, isn't it time to ask seriously, 'What is the actual trend of these gatherings?' " Yes, it is time, and time to act. M.-.W.". CHARLES H . D A R L I N G , Grand Master, Burlington. - R.-. W.'. HENRY H . ROSS, Grand Secretary, .Burlington. M.-.W.-. MARSH O . P E R K I N S , Grand Correspondent, Windsor.
Next (125th) Annual, Burlington, June 9, 1915.
VICTORIA (Australia) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913. Lodges, 208; members, 13,339; net gain, 1,029. Melbourne, March 19, 1913.
M.-. W.-. Bro. Rev. A. T. HOLDEN,
Grand Master. There had been an examination for the King Edward VII. Memorial scholarship, when all of the forty-three candidates presented themselves. The report of the examiners showed the successful candidate was ARTHUR H A M I L L G R E E N , son of a Past Master of the Duke of Man-
chester Lodge No. 76. The winner was also placed first for the South Melbourne College scholarship, and was ninth on the list of successful candidates for the government scholarship. He surrendered these and accepted the Masonjc scholarship, and is now enrolled and attending the Scotch College. We notice the consecration of "The Lodge of Rechab No. 224." We trust the brethren are all true Rechabites. As a rule Kansas Masons are, and we are intere.<!teH in the new lodge, and hope it is, as we say of choice fruit, true to name.
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T h e B o a r d of Benevolence l e p o r t s some i n t e r e s t i n g cases t h a t r e ceived t h e i r a t t e n t i o n . T h e Board cites a case where a b r o t h e r from W e s t e r n Australia, r o b b e d on t h e steamer, was landed a t M e l b o u r n e , entirely d e s t i t u t e , a n d was helped t o e x t e n t of "^S. F e b r u a r y 2 4 , 1 9 1 3 , t h e y received a l e t t e r from h i m reciting c i r c u m s t a n c e s of t h e help, a n d after extolling t h e large-heartedness a n d hospitality t o a " d o w n a n d o u t " m a n , he s a y s : I am enclosing P. O. for $20.00. to cover the amount of your loan to me, which, by the way, I think was something like ÂŁ3. I am allowing the extra money for interest, which I consider is your due; should you not care to accept it for that, why just let it go toward helping some other poor unfortunate who happens to be up against it real hard, the same as I was. I call to mind an old saying that he asked for bread, and they handed him a stone; but it was not so in my case. I asked for bread, and you handed me pie. * * * j take this opportunity to pay off all my old bills, and commence the new year fresh and with a clean sheet. Trusting that you will accept this in the same spirit. G r a n d Lodge was t h e recipient from R.'. W.'. B r o . J. A. T H O M S O N , P a s t J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n , of a copy of t h e v o l u m e of t h e Sacred L a w printed in 1607, k n o w n as t h e "Breeches B i b l e . " I t w a s t r a n s l a t e d b y t h e reformers in G e n e v a during their b a n i s h m e n t from E n g l a n d d u r i n g t h e reign of Queen M A R Y i n 1557, a n d e n their r e t u r n i t was published during t h e reign of Queen E L I Z A B E T H . I t was t h e first edition of t h e Bible which c o n t a i n e d marginal references a n d w a s divided i n t o verses, and was t h e first which h a d words which were n o t in t h e original t e x t printed in italics. B r o . T H O M S O N was t h a n k e d for his k i n d n e s s in presenting t o G r a n d Lodge " t h e v e r y valuable historical gift." ' T h e G r a n d M a s t e r talked t o t h e m e m b e r s of G r a n d Lodge a b o u t t h e " P e r i l s of P r o s p e r i t y , " giving some very s a l u t a r y advice- on t h e subject of receiving new m e m b e r s . T h e following are safe a n d excellent rules e v e r y w h e r e : " L e t us insist tha't e v e r y c a n d i d a t e shall b e possessed of such q u a l i t y of c h a r a c t e r a n d such congeniality of t e m p e r a m e n t t h a t his coming in will be a s t r e n g t h to t h e I n s t i t u t i o n . I n all cases of d o u b t let t h e lodge have t h e benefit of t h e d o u b t . " I n t h e conclusion of his address t h e G r a n d M a s t e r said: Ours is a glorious Institution, whose foimdation principles are essential to good character, whose ideals are ever an incentive to nobler living, and whose comradeship binds us together in a brotherhood, that is world-wide. Freemasonry makes for true and robust manhood, and manly men dre still the need of the times. We are required to give the Institution no other advertisement than what comes from the silent, penetrating influence of the upright character of a good m a n . . Q u a r t e r l y , J u n e 18, 1913. R.-. W.-. D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r D r . C H A R L E S C A R T Y S A L M O N , on t h e t h r o n e .
M a t t e r s of j u r i s d i c t i o n a l
m o m e n t only were considered. Q u a r t e r l y , S e p t e m b e r 17, 1913. M.-. W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r A . - T . HoLDEN being on t h r o n e .
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Some irregular bodies styling themselves "co-masonic" having started up in Australia, the Grand Master said in regard to them: "Brethren should clearly understand that there can be no recognition of these self-styled masonic bodies, and any brother visiting such a lodge will violate his solemn obligations." Victoria's Board having determined to shift from its shtulders responsibilityin matters of physical imperfection to the Grand Master, the brethren discussed the matter, and R.'. W.'. Bro. P . G. MANCHESTER well said: That we impressed upon candidates tliat it was not tlie external but tlie internal qualifications of a man tliat we required, and wo liad got along very well so far. He wished to enter his protest against this question of physical qualification, wiiich would debar many good men from becoming members of the Craft. If such restrictions had been in force in LOHD NELSON'S time, he would have had to remain outside Freemasonry. We had also amongst us well known members, who, if this rule had been in force, would not have been admitted.
• Grand Lodge through its lodges arranged for a portrait in oils of M.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE E . E M E R Y , Past Grand Master. The financial response was sc enthusiastic that they were "embarrassed with riches," so that after obtaining the portrait there was a surplus sufficient to include the estimable wife of M.'.W.'. Bro. EMERY, presenting her with agoldbracelet watch inscribed, "To Mrs. GEORGE E . EMERY, from the
Freemasons of Victoria." Past Grand Master EMERY made a very appreciative and happy speech, in which he frankly confessed that at home he was only the Deputy Grand Master. Said he was sure Mrs. EMERY would appreciate their handsome gift, and personally (and we infer as Deputy) thanked the brethren heartily. Quarterly, December 17, 1913. R.'. W.'. Bio. J. S, BATTYE, the Deputy Grand Masterof the Grand Lodge of Western Australia, was a visitor and was received and welcomed in appropriate manner. The M.'.W.'. Grand Master referred in the highest terms of respect and admiration to the late M.'.W.'. Bro. Sir GEORGE DAVIES,
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania; and on his motion Grand Lodge recorded its great grief at his loss, and sympathy with the Graird Lodge of Tasmania. Motion carried. The members of Grand Lodge stood while the Grand Organist played the "Dead March in Saul." , The Board recommended—under Kansas—that' R.. W.". Bro. JAMES EVANS, Past Senior Grand Warden, be appointed representative in place of R.'. W.'. Bro. A. AILKEN, Past Senior Grand Warden (deceased). There is no Correspondence Report. The increase in membershipfor 1912 is 1,029, the largest on record for one year. Grand Treasurer's balance, £37,344 8s. 5d. M.'.W.-. Rev. ALBERT THOMAS HOLUEN, Grand Master. R.: W.-. CHARLES JAMES BARROW, Grand Secretary.
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VIRGINIA-1914. Lodges, 320; members, 24,087; net gain, 715. Richmond, February 10, 1914.
M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M L . ANDREWS,
Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait i.f the Grand Master-elect M.-. W.". P H I L I P K . BAUMAN.
After the customary welcome to the Grand Representatives and a graceful acknowledgment by them of the courtesy, voiced by Worshipful S. W. FLEISHMAN, the Grand Master began the delivery (f a very interesting and concise addi-ess. He tells you at the outset that he "avoids acts and details that hold but local interest, and only serve to cumbei these Proceedings." He notes the death of senior Past Grand Master REUBEN M U R RELL P.'^GE, of Virginia.
He sees little chance for good being accomplished at meetings like the one at Indianapolis "in the way of establishing an uniform code^ of laws or an universal ritual, unless the other jurisdictions will recognize that we have the best. However, those other fellows are mighty obstinate about such things." That is just the way the Kansas fellowsfeel about it, and it seems to us Virginia and Kansas are equally right. He refers to the Masonic Home report, and says: "From it you will see that everything is in a splendid condition; indeed, far betterthan at any previous time since 1 have known it." The financial condition seems "satisfactory," as the European; War reporters, on each side, say. The Grand Master says: " F o r t h e first time in many years our Grand Lodge is out of debt, and has sufficient funds, by practice of due economy, to pay its way for the current year." There are several nuggets of sound sense in the following part of the Grand Master's address: I have been forcibly impressed witli tlie to-be-lamented idea prevailing among our brethren that all masonic education is to be found in the ritual, and that to learn that ritual by rote is the highest attainment of a Master Mason; and, 1 sometimes fear, it is made the equal, if not the superior, of a masonic life. I plead with you, my brethren, to free your minds from such a fallacy, for our ritual is but the Icaob of the lock, placed in your groping hands by the Master; which you are to turn and enter into a chamber filled with priceless gems devised by the countless ages; a treasury of history, ethnology, antiquity and virtue, an exhaustless fund of science and love that can, indeed, make a Mason an educated man and give him a proper conception- of his duties and privileges."
His advice is excellent. We fear, however, that he will find it impo.ssible to verify from authentic sources, "that seven cf every ten signers of the Declaration of Independence were craftsmen;" or that ' ' H A M I L T O N and B U R R , ' ,
or "more than half of the Presidents who have presided over the destinies of our people, have seen masonic light."
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The Finance Committee provided jewels sufficient to adorn all the Past Grand Mastets heretofore unprovided for. They were nine in number, and when all appeared in the Grand East, and a speaker responded for the nine, we are not surprised to note "that his remarks were received with unusual applause." M.-.W.-. FRANCIS J. WOODMAN, representing the Grand Master
of the District of Columbia, was pre.sented as "distinguished visitor," and was saluted after the ancient custom of the Craft, and welcomed by M.-.W.-. Bro. R. T. W. DUKE, J R . , in behalf of the Grand Lodge, to which M.-.W.-. Bro. WOODMAN "responded in felicitous words." On recommendation of Committee on Grand Master's address tVie date of the Grand Seal was changed to the date of the organization of the Gi-and Lodge instead of the date of'the adoption of such seal. Memorials of Past Grand Masters R E U B E N M . PAGE and THOMAS
S. TAYLOR were presented by the Memorial Committee. Both were men of sterling character, heroic Confederate soldiers in the Civil War, and enthusiastic Masons. When the charter and records of Stonewall Lodge No. 201, a traveling arm.y lodge in the Stonewall brigade, were about to be presented to Grand Lodge, the Grand Master called all Confederate and Union veterans about the altar, and some twenty-five responded. After the formal presentation and aoeept.ince by the Grand Lodge for preservation, the veterans were called to the Grand Secretary's desk and had • their names, commands, and present lodge affiliations recorded. When one was discovered to be an Union soldier. Past Grand Master J. W. EGGLESTON seized him by the arm and led him to the front and said: Brethren, when assembled just now we captured a Yankee prisoner, and here t e is, Bro. ALEXANDER CARPENTER, of Day Lodge No. 58. He tells me he flvas the first white child born in his township in the then wilds of Wisconsin :among the Indians. He came down here and fought us, but was so good looking we did not kill him, and only tonight have we succeeded in capturing him. Bro. CARPENTER responded: I have been wondering for twelve years why these Virginians were so kind and sweet to me, and have at last concluded that it is because they are afraid of me yet.
This elicited a storm of applause. The "old boys" cannot help being frisky when they get together. Gome to think of it, who have a better right to be? We notice a good team in the Secretary's oflRce—R.-.W.-. CHAS. k. NESBITT, Grand Secretary, and R.-.W.-. J O H N P . MAYER,
Deputy
Grand Secretary. We trust that each may "live long and prosper." That which in the Kansas Proceedings for 1913 most interested the Virginia correspondent, Past Grand Master JOSEPH W. EGGLESTON, was the portion of W.'. Bro. PICKLER'S oration in which he treated so eloquently the topic of "Sacrifice." We do not consider it simply a coincidence that it was the particular portion of the oration which most impressed us as we listened to it. There have been days of sacrifice
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since, but we brush them all aside and take off our head covering in ;everent homage to those giand men and women of the days of the American Revolution whose lives embodied the spirit of sacrifice. On the day we listened to the orator we were fresh in memory of a day's outing not long before at Concord and Lexington with the members of the Old South Church Historical Society of Boston, and had not forgotten the impression received as we read the inscription at Lexington: "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon; but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.—Capt. PARKER." Nor had the savage in us beoii so far eliminated as to prevent our intuitively grasping the points of vantage on the way from Concord bridge to Charleston, which made the rcute for the "enemy" a veritable '.'running the gauntlet;" and we ceased to wonder at the record that when they reached the haven of Charleston their "tongues were lolling out." And then came to memory Bunker Hill, where WARBEN offered himself on the altar of sacrifice, and then the seven years of continued sacrifice, after which came the glad culmination. We may well regard the spirit of Concord and Lexington—the spirit of sacrifice by WARREN, NATHAN HA IE and the unnumbered heroes and heroines of the days which tried rnen's—and women's—souls, the richest legacy which has come down to us from the founders of the nation. And over and above it all we see ."WASHINGTON the Mason;" LAFAYETTE, the boy of twenty, who disregarded the Pickwickian admonition of his King and came in his own ship to fight for us—LAFAYETTE, later made a Mason in Army Lodge by WASHINGTON; STEUBEN, the indefatigable army organizer, who came t o us from the Army of FREDERICK THE GREAT, with FREDERICK'S
approval and recommendation to WASHINGTON, All three of them Masons. General STEUBEN at Camden fulfilling the spirit of sacrifice with his life. Beg pardon, Bro. EGGLESTON, your liberal quotations from the Kansas oration switched us off. Our review for 1913 meets with Bro. E.'s approval except in one particular, when he says of us: "He takes issue with our having called ours an ancieijt Hebraic brotherhood, because there were a few centuries in which Roman Trinitarianism dominated it as it did all things else, and would today if it could. All praise to ANDERSON, who, early in the eighteenth century, restored it to its foimer breadth!" And for doing so was sent to Coventry by his own Grand Lodge for a period of seven years. And for doing so was justly criticised by ROBERT FREKE GOULD, who says:
The written traditions of the society carry us back to the fourteenth century, at wUch period and until some year's after the formation of the earliest of Grand Lodges (1717), there was required of eveiy candidate at his admission a profession of the Christian faith. Speaking of the "innovations" of 1723, Bro. GOUI.D says: The first of them, the drawing of a sponge over the Ancient Charge, "To be true to GOD and the Holy Church," was doubtless looked upon by many
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Masons of those days in very much the same way as we now regard the absence of any religious formulary whatever in the so-called Masonry of the Grand Orient of France. " * * * A fundamental change in the religion of Masonry, which should be binding on the whole Craft, could not be legitimately carried into effect at the will of a Grand Lodge ruling over—at most, a majority only—of the lodges and brethren of London and "Westminster, in 1723." T h e c h a n g e s m a d e b y t h e i n n o v a t o r s caused those who cling to t h e old C o n s t i t u t i o n s t o perfect for t h e first t i m e in E n g l a n d a ritualism w o r t h y of t h e n a m e , developed, as w a s t h a t of Scotland and I r e l a n d , u p o n t h e lines of the old C o n s t i t u t i o n s a n d t h r o u g h t h e military lodgesw a s i n t r o d u c e d wherever their a r m y or n a v y service carried t h e m a b o u t t h e globe. W e v e r y m u c h d o u b t if outside of t h e m o d e r n m o n i t o r s or rituals w i t h t h e i r b r o a d assertion, " m a s o n i c t i a d i t i o n informs u s , " a n y a u t h e n t i c a t e d b a s i s can be found for t h e s u p p o r t of a t h e o r y t h a t t h e r e was a t a n y t i m e a H e b r a i c b r o t h e r h o c d of m a s o n i c c h a r a c t e r either operat i v e or speculative. I n his conclusion, B r o . E G G L E S T O N s a y s : Our new Grand Secretary, Bro. CHARLES A. NESBITT, has determined— wisely, too—to get out our Proceedings more promptly. To carry this out he has let the contract in December and wants this report printed in advance of our Grand Annual Communication in February. W e are-glad to n o t e t h a t u n d e r t h e n e w s y s t e m t h e l a t e s t r e p o r t from Virginia will be accessible for review a n n u a l l y . M.-.W.-. P . K. B A U M A N , G r a n d M a s t e r , L l o y d s . R.-. W.-. C H A R L E S A. N E S B I T T , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , R i c h m o n d . M.'.W.-. J O S E P H - W . E G G L E S T O N , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Richmond. N e x t A n n u a l , R i c h m o n d , F e b r u a r y 9, 1915.
WASHINGTON —:i914. Lodges, 186; members, 19,542; n e t gain, ],135. T a c o m a , J u n e 9, 1914. M.-.W.-. AsA H . H A N K E R S O N , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) T h e G r a n d Welcomer let g o ' t h e following as p a r t of his t w i t t e r : The season is most auspicious for your coming; the birds of spring are singing with unwonted fervor; the flowers of nature are blooming with unusual fragrance, and the Masons of Tacoma are beaming with their happiest smiles because you have come. T h e G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n r e s p o n d e d w i t h a beautiful reference t o t h e "flower of h o s p i t a l i t y . " T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , fearing a d e a r t h of topics for his address, wasted s o m e of his s p a c e upon t h e G r a n d P o o b a h of " t h e M a s o n i c F e d e r a t i o n of N o r t h A f r i c a , " who, he tells us, is a d i m i t t e d m e m b e r of one of o u r
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lodges." We are glad to know he has been identified, and if located think his relatives should be advised. Everything of an indehiscent character should be gathered in before snowfall. The Grand Master diagnosed the case properly; bethought "the circulars spoke for themselves." The Washington Masonic Home is being remembered in the wills of its friends. The record shews bequests and devises fiom JOHN H . IRVINE and wife, amounting now to $235,000, but which are expected to nearly double in value within the next ten years. It will come in use when it will be most needed. The attention of Masons should be called to the necessity and duty of remembering the "Home" with a legacy. We are pleased to notice names given to lodges U. D., of two for whom we always have had the highest admiration as men and Masons—PAUL REVERE and W I L L I A M H . UPTON.
Prior to the time
when WILLIAM H . UPTON died, there was no writer on Masonry living in America who gave piomise of attaining higher rank in the field of masonic literature than he. There was no one then whose utterance on any masonic question affecting the Craft had greater weight or received higher consideration from the acknov;ledged authorities on Masonry of that day, among whom I would name R. F. GOULD, J. H. DRUMMOND, and last, but not least, ALBERT PIKE. M.'. W.-. Bro. R A L P H
C . MCALLASTER
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Report on Correspondence, which, on motion of M.'.W.\ Bro. JOHN ARTHUR, was ordered printed. Bro. MCALLASTER also made special report recommending recognition of Grand Lodge of Costa Rica. Adopted. The Journal of Proceedings shows a fine picture of the Masonic Home at Puyallup, Washington, as it appeared when the memibers of Grand Lodge weie there visiting it. It has every appearance of being an ideal Home for those for whom it is intended. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-.W.-. R A L P H C. MCALLASTER furnishes
an interesting report, in which Kansas for 1914 is favorably reviewed. Discussing the work of Grand Master COLB, he says: A fine and interesting paper covering the doings of the year briefly, yet comprehensively, and showing a conscientious effort to do every duty devolving upon him in his best style, was the report of the Grand Master. Evidently Masonry wasnot stagnant in Kansas during his administration. The Grand Master voices the regret of almost every occupant of the Grand East, that the brethren do not do more studying on masonic subjects. He urges that each lodge set aside certain evenings for study of masonic law. It is a vain hope, Bro. C01.E; it is too easy to guess until the last minute, and then ask the Grand Master. He says of the Kansas reviewer: "He gives Washington kindly mention and thinks we missed the point in Mexico's proposed recognition of the old or Scottish Rite lodges, as they never proposed to do so, only to find out if they might safely do it if asked."
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H o w w e can be credited with s a y i n g t h a t B r o . Y O U N G ' S letter t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r cf K a n s a s was w r i t t e n "only to find out if they might safely do it if asked," surely w a s n o t e v o l v e d from w h a t we did say, t o wit: The Grand Lodge of Mexico had no desire or intention of doing anything of the kind suggested. On the contrary, it simply desired to be fortified in the event that the contingency should arise of siich a proposition being presented. The contingency never arose; but they have been blamed.for attempting to do what they never attempted to do, and which they intended to flght to the finish. T h e following is i n t e r e s t i n g : Bro. BESTOK G . BROWN presents a short history of the Past Grand Masters' Association. Tlie hi.story of tliese organizations is traced and credit given to Nobrasica for the initiation of tlie plan. It is interesting to note that in 1907, the day after his installation as Grand Master of this State, the writer, with four Past Grand Masters, visited Oregon, where Bro. BBOWN first found the Association, and were made honorary members. We next year organized an Association in Washington, into which we have had the honor to receive Past Grand Master GIBBONS of Nebraslia. Since his visit we have been requested to and have transmitted the ritual back to Nebraska for the use of the Past Grand Masters of that jurisdiction. U n d e r W e s t Virginia, q u o t i n g from B r o . A T K I N S O N ' S Correspondence R e p o r t , who had said: " E v e r y G r a n d Officer was present except t h e G r a n d Chaplain, who in t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of D i v i n e Providence h a d , d o u b t l e s s against his will, been called u p o n ' t o h a n d in his checks.' " T o which B r o . M C A L L A S T E R s a y s : Nothing of the kind, Bro. ATKINSON, nothing of the kind! Bro. PEI^AN had drawn deep and full on the Bank of Time. His checks had been honored, even to overdraft. But weighted down with years and physical Infirmity; sitting, waiting, in the midst of physical blindness; he transferred his account, with joy and gladness, to the Bank of Eternity, whose Supreme Authority had been his friend and counsellor for many years. W e a r e glad t o n o t e t h e reference t o one k n o w n t o us so long b y t h e n a m e " F a t h e r P E L A N . " Well would it be for all of us if we h a d a like limitless account u p o n which o u r drafts would be honored as t h a t unfailing s o u r c e of supply where his t r e a s u r e s were deposited. T h e r e is a concluding p o e m to t h e r e p o r t , b u t our space is already filled.. M.-. W.-. W M . J. S U T T O N , G r a n d M a s t e r , C h e n e y . R.'. W.-. H O R A C E W . T Y I E R , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , T a c o m a . M.'. W . \ R A L P H C . M C A L L A S T E R , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Seattle. N e x t A n n u a l , N o r t h Y a k i m a , J u n e 8, 1915.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA — 1914. Lodges, 89; m e m b e r s , 4,042; n e t gain, 95. T w o lodges were c o n s o l i d a t e d d u r i n g t h e y e a r — N o . 76 w i t h N o . 8 8 . Quarterly, Boulder, J u l y 24, 1913. R.'. W.-. J. S. B A T T Y E , D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , presiding. I n his address t h e G r a n d M a s t e r s o u n d s a bugle n o t e of recall t o t h e principles of t h e f r a t e r n i t y . H e s a y s : Measured by the principles of the level and plumb rule, are we, brethren, following the truest tenets of our Craft. If such be the case, then our actions in the world outside the precincts of the lodge will show us to be men in the highest and deepest meaning of the term. To the Mason at heart, envy, hate, jealousy and all uncharitableness are passions alien to the serenity of his soul. An unbeliever cannot be a Freemason. Set up amongst us-as the pinnacle of our ritual is the volume of the Sacred Law, and the world holds no more perjured villain than that man who swears to truth with unbelief in his heart. Quarterly, P e r t h , O c t o b e r 2 3 , 1913. RILEY, Grand Master.
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T h e G r a n d M a s t e r did n o t w a s t e w o r d s in g e t t i n g down t o b u s i n e s s : A- very hearty welcome. The Assistant Grand Secretary tells me t h a t everything is going on (juietly and well, and there is nothing in particular to communicate'to you. This is good news for you, and a very splendid testimonial to the efficient manner in which the Assistant Secretary has done his duties in the absence of Bro. STEVENSON. T h e B o a r d of B e n e v o l e n c e r e p o r t e d g r a n t s of relief for t h e q u a r t e r of £29 lOd. a n d refund of £ 2 5 from t h e G r a n d Lodge of M a s s a c h u s e t t s , a n d £10 from a b r o t h e r of L o d g e N o . 78. Quarterly, J a n u a r y 22, 1914. M.-.W.-. B r a . C. O. L. R I L E Y , Grand Master. M.-.W.-. B r o . Sir N E W T O N J. M O O R E , P a s t P r o G r a n d M a s t e r , w a s received with h o n o r s a n d p r e s e n t e d t o t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e honor of t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n was c h e a p e n e d s h o r t l y afterward w h e n it was confer!ed u p o n a d i s t r i c t officer in t h e jurisdiction, who holds u n d e r a foreign jurisdiction. G r a n d M a s t e r in his a d d r e s s referred t o t h e I n d e p e n d e n t a n d R e g u l a r G r a n d L o d g e of F r a n c e . H e cited t h e obligations imposed u p o n each lodge u n d e r t h e C o n s t i t u t i o n of t h e new G r a n d L o d g e , its recognition b y t h e G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d , a n d said: We shall all unite, 1 have little doubt, in welcoming this new development in France, and we shall, I make also little doubt, unite in welcoming this new departure in the procedure of the G rand Lodge of England. How different to the action taken with regard to Queensland! I rejoice that new and more generous counsels prevail with the Grand Ledge of England. W e note t h a t t h e B o a r d r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t recognition be a c c o r d e d t h e N a t i o n a l G r a n d Lodge of E g y p t , a n d a n exchange of r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s b e agreed t o . A d o p t e d b y t h e B o a r d .
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The Grand Master was elected for the eleventh time. A banquet closed the session, at which M.'.W.'. Bro. NEWTON MOORE made an interesting and eloquent speech. Annual Communication, Perth, April 23, 1914.
M.-.W.-. Grand
Master G. O. L. RILEY.
We note a comment by a District Inspector, V.-.W.-. Bro. H U M PHRIES: " T h e members of a lodge who do not visit become narrow and insulated in their views, which tends toward arrogancy." That is the kind of a lodge in a jurisdiction that has no enforced system of visitation, which opposes the system, and illustrates to all its chance visitors that the basis of lodge airogancy, like that of the "exaggerated ego," is always ignorance. GORRESFONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The review of Kansas for 1913 is again by Bro.
F R A N K NICHOLAS,
who
takes two-and-a-half
pages for
the
Kansas share of the seventy-one pages devoted to reviews of the Grand Jurisdictions cf the world. Chairman J. D. STEVENSON, of the committee, taking two pages more for the "Latest Grand Lodge Statistics of Membership" of the masonic world, furnished by the Kansas committee, for which due.acknowledgment is hereby made. We note: "The representative of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia, M.-.W.-. Bro. THOMAS G . FITCH, Past Grand Master, was present." The address of W.". Bro. RICHARD M . PICKLER, "which occupies
sixteen pages of the report, is one of those masonic treats that we so often find in the publications of our American brethren. The title of the address was 'The Long Search,' and the subject is treated with instructive interest throughout." He notes the visit to, and inspection of, the Kansas Masonic Home by the members of Grand Lodge. The introducticn to the report cf the Committee on Jurisprudence and the MACKEY Landmarks are taken in full. We regret to note that this will be Bro. NICHOLAS'S "last effort as a reviewer." He has done the good, true and square work required for the Temple of Freemasonry. He pays this compliment to the Kansas Proceedings: Much as he valued the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, that it was his privilege to review, he is even, more enraptured with that of 1913, and is asking the Grand Secretary to allow him to retain the report he has just dealt with. I t contains so much of interest, so much that is instructive, and so much about the Graft that he loves, that he is an.xious to have a copy that he may call his very own, and place with the many treasures that he has accumulated during his strenuous masonic life.
The reviewing rule, as we are advised and have always understood it, is that the reviewer is entitled to his copy of the book reviewed to scissor to his heart's content, or retain unmutilated if he so desires. We find this by Bro. NICHOLAS, under Missouri: "One other decision calls for record, namely, that a lodge could receive a petition
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from one whose feet were of unequal size." The italics are ours. Surely the next query on the physical fitness will be, " "'an a lodge receive a petition from one whose left eye reads 6/^9." J. S. B. (R.'.W.-. J. S. BATTYE), under West Virginia, enunciates a true rule: We fail to see why two and one-half Inches (one leg shorter than the other) should exclude a man from the Craft, if he is otherwise good material. A fault on the part of Nature ought not to debar a man from reception, especially as she may have compensated him with mental endowment above the average of his fellows.
M.-.W.-. C. 0 . L. RILEY, Lord Bishop of Perth, Grand Master, Perth. R.-. W.'. J. D. STEVENSON, Grand Secietary, and chairman Correspondence Committee, Perth. Next Annual, Perth, April 22, 191-5.
WEST VIRGINIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1913-1914. Lodges, 147; members, 16,710; net gain, 955. Clarksburg, November
12, 1913.
M.-.W.-. CHAS. W . L Y N C H
Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait of M.-.W.-. Bro. THOS. P.- JACOBS, Grand Master-elect. In his address Grand Master LYNCH pays a tribute to Past Grand Master JOSEPH H A L L , who had answered the final summons January 25, 1913. Finding it impossible for him to attend the Alexandria-Washington exercises February 22, 1913, the Grand Master gave his proxy to Past Grand Master Jo N M. COLLINS, who attended, and reported, endorsing the action heretofore taken by Grand Lodge permitting solicitation of contributions in the jurisdiction. The Grand Master reads a very serious lecture to certain of t h e brethren who needed one, on the subject of profanity. The Mason who takes the name of GOD in vain, raises the question of the fact of his being a Mason, or at the least, whether he was properly made a MaSon. Grand Secretary COLLINS reports that he has ready for distribution four hundred copies of the Report on Correspondence, prepared yb Past Grand Master ATKINSON, and said: I trust that each one present will procure a copy of this very interesting and able report, read it, and ascertain the happenings in the masonic world. You can get more information in a condensed and readable form from this report as to the doings in our sister jurisdictions than from any other source.
In his conclusion Bro. COLLINS calls attention to the fact that the man who has no faults and makes no mistakes is "dead."
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VIRGINIA.
February,
On report of Committee on Correspondence the Grand Lodge of Masons of the Philippine Islands was recognized and an exchange of Grand Lodge representatives authorized. Grand Lodge ordered t h a t a portrait of the retiring Grand Master, M.-.W.-. Bro. LYNCH, be procured. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master GEORGE W . ATKINSON calls attention in the opening of his report to the fact that nobody is responsible for what he may think or rite, nor is any one bound by what we may say, "nor is our Grand Lodge." He devotes a page or more to an individual "who persists in fighting us," i. e., the Masonic Fraternity. The gentleman has since died. We are inclined to the opinion t h a t the " J u d g e " sent him a copy of his report. He was a pleasant old gentleman, too, with better manners (and morals) than most cf his predecessors in office, either male or female, had been. Kansas for 1913 receives high consideration from M..W.". Bro. ATKINSON. Listen: By odds, the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge is the largest volume of Proceedings I have tacltled this year. I t is simply a buster in dimensions, which is additional evidence that the great State of Kansas is engaged "in swelling its bounds." These later years Kansas is broadening out. She always was a great State; but she is growing greater as the years roll on. She used to be chewed up by grasshoppers and Populists, but she has of late smoked both of them out. She has the soil, the climate and the "get-up"—why should she not drive-ahead. However, it makes a reviewer tired to break into a book about half as big as a "Webster's Unabridged Dictionary." Still, I feel happy in climbing onto the job, because I know there is something doing in the Possawatomie State. Wo are introduced to this huge volume with a portrait of the retiring M.'.W.-. Grand Master, Bro. W M . E . HUTCHISON, who is neatly "gowned," wears a white necktie, and looks as sedate as a Church of England clergyman. He presided a t the fifty-seventh annual session of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge, which assembled in the prosperous city of Wichita, February 19, 191.S. All of the lower grade Grand OflBcers were there "with their mits," as were also 13 Past Grand Officers, 229 Past Masters, 40 District Deputy Grand Masters, 46 representatives of other Grand Lodges, and 514 representatives of constituent lodges. That surely was quite a bunch of distinguished Master Masons. After a careful reading of Bro. HUTCHISON'S sixteen-page address, he concludes it was worthy of a careful hearing. He gives a very faithful synopsis of it, demonstrating a "careful reading." He says Bro. PICKLER, Grand Orator, "delivered one of the best addresses of the year on the subject 'The Long Search.' I regard, it a great speech." He further says: Grand Lodge declined to recognize the Alpina Grand Lodge of Switzerland, because of its too close associations with the Grand Orientof France, a body that has for tliirty-flve years renounced and abandoned the required essentials of Freemasonry. I may add that West Virginia has refused to enter into fraternal relations with said Grand Lodge for the same reason.
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T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t on Correspondence, he says, " c o v e r s t h e e n t i r e m a s o n i c field in an excellent m a n n e r ; " credits us w i t h a careful e p i t o m e of t h e W e s t Virginia doings, a n d excerpts from o u r reviews of C a n a d a , W e s t Virginia, a n d our conclusion. H e refers t o his t w e n t y y e a r s of consecutive w o r k as c o r r e s p o n d e n t , laid d o w n t h e n for a t i m e t o fill a s e a t on t h e bench as j u d g e in W a s h i n g t o n , a n d r e s u m e d again after his r e t u r n t o W e s t Virginia, u p o n t h e d e a t h of B r o . H O W A R D .
H e s a y s , u n d e r Mexico, of B r o . C A L D W E L L ' S r e p o r t : I excerpt the following very sensible observation, which 1 find in his report on Kansas: "We are sorry to note that Kansas seems to be behind the times as regards the reinstatement of a brother who has been suspended for non-payment of dues: it seems to us that the payment of his arrearage should reinstate him without a vote of the lodge. Many a Mason remains a non-afBliate today bocause he does not wish to have his name brought up before his lodge for ballot to reinstate him, for fear of the notoriety it'might give him, for many members of the fraternity go delinquent simply because of their pride—too proud to ask the lodge to carry them—and the result Is that they are suspended for non-payment of dues, and then, when confronted with a law like the one in Kansas, remain out of the Order as long as they live. "Oh wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursel's as others see us." T h e s k e t c h of t h e n e w G r a n d M a s t e r , T H O M A S P E R R Y J A C O B S ,
shows t h a t h e comes of t h e best of A m e r i c a n a n c e s t r y , his g r e a t - g r a n d father, J A C O B J A C O B S , h a v i n g been " a c a p t a i n i n t h e N e w J e i s e y line, a n d e n d u r e d t h e h a r d s h i p s of Valley Forge w i t h t h e t r o o p s of General W A S H I N G T O N " in R e v o l u t i o n a r y d a y s . M . - . W . \ T H O M A S P . J A C O B S , G r a n d M a s t e r , N e w Martinsville. M . - . W . \ J O H N M . C O L L I N S , P.". G.". M.-., G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Charleston. M.-.W.'. G E O R G E W . A T K I N S O N , P.-. G.-. M.-., G r a n d Corresponde n t , Charleston. N e x t A n n u a l , Bluefleld, N o v e m b e r 11, 1914.
WISCONSIN —1914. Lodges, 2 7 1 ; m e m b e r s , 29,243; n e t gain, 1,161. M i l w a u k e e , J u n e 9 t h . M.-.W.-. G E O R G E B . W H E E L E R , G r a n d Master. I n t h e opening of his address G r a n d M a s t e r W H E E L E R gives a v e r y careful a n d succinct historical s t a t e m e n t , showing t h e s t r e n g t h a n d m e m b e r s h i p of t h e G r a n d L o d g e in 1844 t o h a v e been t h r e e lodges w i t h a m e m b e r s h i p of 7 9 ; in 1854, 50 lodges w i t h 1,110 m e m b e r s ; in 1864, 134 lodges with 4,942 m e m b e r s ; in 1874, 177 lodges with 9,760 m e m b e r s ; in 1884, 201 lodges w i t h 12,392 m e m b e r s ; in 1894, 229 lodges w i t h 15,505 m e m b e r s ; in 1904, 253 lodges with 20,571 m e m b e r s , a n d i n 1914, 273 lodges w i t h 29,243 m e m b e r s . I t is a n o t a b l e record.
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February,
We have been much interested in the tables showing the lodges in Grant, Lafayette, and adjoining counties, that flourished in the early days, and later surrendered their charters, and where since flourishing bodies have been instituted. The increase in membership by decades, hereinbefore given, shows the phenomenal growth during the war period to have been unparalleled a t any time later on any proportional basis. We note a letter from Grand Chaplain J. THOS. PRYOR, J R . , in which we find this: "A severe and long continued sickness, since December 5th last, renders it impossible for me to attend Grand Lodge." Nevertheless we find an excellent repoit on obituaries, which Grand Secretary PERRY read for the absent chairman of the committee, Bro. PRYOR. The committee upon offer of Bro. W I L L A R D VAN B R U N T and
Dousman Home, reported t h a t it had been discovered that there were legal complications of such a nature that it was undesirable for the committee t o continue its investigations until the legal difficulties as to title were removed. Committee further leported: "Bro. VAN B R U N T has. granted an extension of his cffer to the first of Januaiy, 1916." 'Further time to make report was asked and granted. The Committee on Jurisprudence was called upon to pass judgment upon a lot cf conundrums propounded directly, as well as a big batch of "decisions" given by the Grand Master. This effort to manufacture new laws for the government of t h e fraternity, and to tinker with t h e Constitution and Laws in force in the several Grand Jurisdictions, amounts to a craze, that, if persisted in, will be destructive of all the regulations, usages and customs that have been sufficient for the government of the Craft from time immemorial. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, pursuant to a resolution adopted in 1913, foi the first time in its history presented a Past Grand Master's jewel, on its own behalf, to a retiring Past Grand Master, M.-. W.". Bro. GEORGE B . WHEELER, the retiring Grand Master, being the recipient. Such a present from a Grand Body has a significance about it that makes it worth while. Grand Master WHEELER departed from the well worn and beaten rut in another particular, and as it refers to principal topic of our review, we take an excerpt covering it as its introduction. I t is headed "Foreign Correspondence," and is as follows: The report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence will be presented to you, and I bespeak for it the careful consideration which this valuable review deserves. I t should be read in its entirety by every representative present who desires to lieep in touch with the trend of masonic legislation the world over. The Grand Master emphasizes this statement, particularly for the benefit of representatives who may be in attendance for the first time, and who may not realize the importance and value of this report.
Wisconsin and many other Grand Juiisdictions place in the hands of every representative to Grand Lodge along with the Grand Master's address, copies of the other printed reports, viz: Grand Treasurer's, Grand Secretary's and the Report on Coirespondence.
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In every well, regulated lodge, on his return from Grand Lodge, he who has represented it there should make a report of action taken in Grand Lodge, giving a brief synopsis of the contents of these reports. The anticipations of such a report, properly made, will call forth a full lodge, and will increase the interest in the fraternity and a desire that the lodge should always be represented at Grand Lodge. How many Masons are there who do not have access as Secretary or Master to the Grand Lodge Proceedings—who could come anywhere near—say within one-third of a million—of answering the question, "How many Masons are there in the world?" And in a majority of instances their guess would be as wild proportionally as to the masonic population of their • country. How many can tell within one-fourth, the masonic membership of their own State? Try it on the ordinary membership of any lodge and see what responses you will get. M^ Try it on the "highfalutin" Masons whose speeches include in the "Order" "all the signers of the Declaration of Independence and all the Presidents of the United States, except one;" they used to include "WASHINGTON and all his generals except BENEDICT A R N O L D " until
they found record evidence in New York lodge minutes of proceedings, that Bro. BENEDICT A R N O L D had been a visitor.
g^ In the interest of each constituent lodge, each Grand Lodge representative should receive at Grand Lodge a copy of all the printed reports, and when they do, we are firmly of the opinion that in less than three years' time two-thirds of the hoary chestnuts that are annually propounded to Grand Masters—and which prevent them from making visitations and accepting invitations for the performance of social duties—will be permanently consigned to the grave of oblivion, and Grand Mastfers will have time to rise to a higher plane of official responsibility and duty. The number of Grand Lodges following t h e Wisconsin custom is increasing annually. The example is worthy of imitation in other jurisdictions. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master ALDRO J E N K S presents
his seventeenth annual report. I t goes without saying that it is a good one. The great trouble in a report of over 170 pages is to make a judicious selection from the many items marked to be excerpted, or topics for comment. Under Iowa, where Bro. CLARK had expressed the belief that the prevailing sin of nearly all Grand Lodges is the overmastering desire to legislate, Bro. JENKS asks: Why confine the overmastering desire to masonic Grand Lodges, Bro. C LA.KK? Is not the whole civilized worid engaged in the same task, which may well be likened t o the task of chasing rainbows? From the time when the Ten Commandments were handed down to the Children of Israel amid the thunders of Sinai, has not the work of legislation gone merrily on, year by year, and are we any nearer a perfect code of legislation now than we were when we possessed the Ten Commandments and nothing more? Divine wisdom has even embodied these down into two—love of GOD and love of Man, and sums up the whole round of civic conduct In the Golden Rule.
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The following by Bro. JENKS is in harmony with our heretofore expressed views. Bro. C LARK had criticised Kansas for setting forth in its Proceedings the full names of a brother convicted of a masonic offense and sentenced to reprimand, and Bro. JENKS said: If our brother will consult page 456 and the following pages in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, he will And that his own jurisdiction is a greater sinner than is the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The practice of so publishinp; the names of brethren convicted of masonic offenses is not commendable, and should be discontinued in both jurisdictions.
We thank Judge JENKS for his comment on Iowa and his criticism of both jurisdictions, arid as Amicus Curiie suggest that "we are three;" the third guilty one can be found by reference to page 88, Proceedings Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, 1914. All are equally guilty. "Sock it to them, Judge!" Kansas receives fraternal consideration in Bro. JENKS' review. He quotes the report of the Kansas Committee on Correspondence on the Oregon Central Representative Masonic Body proposition, including its recommendation, and said: "We cannot understand how any self-respecting Grand Lodge could seriously entertain the proposition made by the Grand Lodge of Oregon." Bro. J., refening to the tribute paid Bro. ROBERT FREKE G O U L D ,
thinks t h a t such action is a mistake and that "incidents of this kind once indulged in are easy of repetition, and after several incidents of this nature have occurred, become a fixed custom, cheapening the honors conferred, and the honors of those earned by actual service." There is a saving clause to his remarks in which he voices the opinion of Kansas Masons: "If honors of "this character are to be bestowed upon any one, none more worthy than our Bro. GOULD could be found upon whom to bestow them." He notes the visit of Grand Master COLE to his native State (Wisconsin) and his meeting Bro. W. W. PERRY, Grand Secretary, and assisted in the dedication of the beautiful new Masonic Temple at Hartland while there. , He excerpts what Grand Master COLE said about the Kansas Masonic Home, and what Bro. WILSON said about the advisability of each lodge owning a fire-proof safe. Under Louisiana, he refers to the twenty-five pages given t o a Correspondence Report, and two hundred pages given to a roster of membership, as being chiefly of benefit to venders of unauthorized and forbidden keys of the work, and to those who wish to use it as a means of working the Craft to their financial profit. He thinks "if economy is the end to be obtained, better omit such Usts and use the space in the publication of a good Report on Correspondence." M.'. W.'. BERNARD F . K E E L E R , Grand Master, La Crosse. R.-. W.'. W I L L I A M W . PERRY, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. M.-. W.". ALDRO J E N K S , Grand Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 8, 1915.
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WYOMING â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 34; members, 3,190; net gain, 154. Thermopolis, September 9, 1914.
M . \ W . \ F R E D C . BARNETT,
Grand Master. A portrait of M.'. W.'. JAMES J. JEWETT, the incoming Grand
master, appears as frontispiece. The Grand Master's address includes a number of questions and answers reported as decisions which were approved by the Jurisprudence Committee. Upon report of Correspondence Committee the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico was recognized. The railway companies operating lines in the State of Wyoming received a vote of thanks for the liberal and courteous treatment granted to members of Grand Lodge attending the Annual Communication. Does that mean that railway companies in Wyoming are still extending special privileges? Death of the daughter of the Grand Orator on September 7, 1914, at Denver, prevented the performance of his duty by Grand Orator W. A. RIMER. Grand Lodge remembered him and his wife in their sorrow, and Bro. RIMER was reappointed to perform same duty at next Grand Communication in 1915. A committee on Mascnic "Homes" made a report from which we take the following admission, which indicates the character of the report: We admit t h a t a Home is a great advertisement for a Grand Lodge, but, brethren, let us not proclaim our charity from the housetops. If a brother needs our assistance, let us give it to liim openhandedly and generously, b u t with as little publicity as possible.
The Masonic Home Fund of $11,455.50 is hereafter to be known and distinguished as the Grand Charity Fund. The outcome of the experiment in Wyoming, we apprehend, will not differ much from past experience elsewhere. Financially considered, it will be cheaper, notwithstanding the declared intention of dealing "openhandedly and generously" with "the brother who needs assistance." But experience has shown that the saving in the method has been at the expense of the unfortunates who need the help; who have failed to receive it because there was no "organized charity" sufficiently equipped to find out and care for those needing help. On motion. Grand Lodge ordered that a committee of one be appointed by the Grand Master to begin the preparation of a History of Wyoming Masonry. Bro. J. M. LOWNDES, Assistant Grand Secretary, was appointed as such committee by the Grand Master. The Correspondence Report, as usual, is by Bro. W. L. KUYKENDALL, Grand Secretary, whose picture adorns the volume of Proceed-
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ings. The Grand Master's decision and a liberal excerpt from Grand Orator STRONG'S address are taken. Our report was completed, but we take time to add this hastUyprepared review of the Wyoming volume just received. M.-.W.-. JAMES J. JEWETT, Grand Master, Riverton. R.-. W.-. W. L. KUYKENDALL, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Saratoga. Next Annual, Casper, September 8, 1915. Respectfully and fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M .
MILLER,
Committee. Topeka, Kansas, February, 1915.
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CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX. Latest Grand Lodge statistics of membership as compared with last previous report showing latest net gain. Prepared for the February. 1915, report by P.'.G.'.M.'. MATTHEW M . MILLER, Kansas Committee on Correspondence. U N I T E D STATES MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P .
Grand
No. Lodges.
Lodge.
District of C o l u m b i a Florida
Ohio
Texas* Utah Virginia
Totals U. S
;..
550 20 552 336 126 109 22 34 326 654 61 824 555 52] 411 591 222 203 115 255 428 255 365 636 80 255 24 80 194 42 826 412 106 541 434 141 490 37 247 136 451 876 17 103 325 186 147 267 34
Year.
1913* 1914 1913* 1913 1914 1914 1913 1913 1914 1913 1914 1914 1914 1914 1915 1913 1914 1914 1913 1913 1914 1914 1914 1914 1913 1914 1914 1914 1914 1913 1914 1914 1914 1913* 1914 1914 1913 1913-14 1913 1914 1914 1913 1914 1914 1914 1914 1913-14 1914 1914
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•Figures 1914; too late for review. t L a s t year's figures. § No returns. JLast Report.
Last Previous Report.
Latest Report.
Net Gain.
26,397 2,121 20,534 50,257 16,139 24,202 3,353 9,317 10,793 38,425 4,094 122,642 63,035 47,585 40,668 40,459 15,152 29,872 15,143 63,290 71,752 27,534 19,103 58,227 6,977 20,144 1,886 10,620 36,649 2,987 179,927 22,214 8,666 90,666 24,609 12,317 105,255 8,461 14,498 10,218 26,198 56,071 1,984 13,610 23,392 18,407 15,755 28.082 3,036
27,548 2,324 21,500 53,179 16,758 24,815 3,436 9,599 11,437 40.458 4,413 130,788 66,192 49,550 42,412 42,139 15,883 30,294 15,766 65,697 74,964 28.735 16,696 61,522 7,500 21,122 1,939 10,782 38,674 3,208 186,179 22,879 9,130 96,075 25,382 13,260 110,630 8,833 15,300 10,730 27,091 58,724 2,201 13,874 24,146 19,542 16,710 29.243 3,190
1,151 203 966 2,922 619 613 83 282' 644' 2,033' 319 8,136 3,157 1,965 1,744 1,680 731 422 623 2,407 3,212 - 1,201 593 3,285 523 978 53 162 2.025 . 221 6.252 665 464 5.409 773 943 5,375 372 802 512 893 2,653 217 264 754 1.135 955 i.ieil 154
1,562,733
1.635,449
72.716
Decrease.
1 .
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G R A N D LODGES I N FOREIGN COUNTRIES RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Grand Lodge,
Last Previous Beport.
Latest Report.
5,166 6,627 53,699
6,039 7,176 56,787
873 549 3,088
4,ii3
4,910
797
6,455 1,172 3,17717,704 12,695 6,528 459
6,929 1,194 3,320 18,728 13,209 6,758 500
474 22 143 1,024 514 230 41
1914 1913
7,362 2,100
7,819 2,500
457 400
1914 110 820 1913-14 1914 77 1914 26 1913 208 1914 90
5,090
5,952
862
4,904 12,310 3,947
5,266 13,339 4,042
1,029 95
152,708
161,987 909 1,560 1,500 165,956
No. Lodges.
75 68 442 Cuba* England^ Mexico York G.'. Li.'.
1914 1914 1914
86 1912^3-4 1914 1914 468 . 1914 74 1914 18 1913 38 241 1912-13 1914 197 1914 72 1914 3
65 64
ChiliJ
Year.
3,242
•Figures 1914; too late for review. •hLast years ilgures. g No returns. JLast report
DeNet Gain. crease.
362
10,960
CORRESPONDENCE—A
1914-15.
529
PPENDIX.
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. Showing: 1st.
Statement of Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery membership of the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States. 2d. Like statement of the membership of the Grand Jurisdictions outside of the United States recognized by the Grand Bodies of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. Prepared by P.'. G .'. M .•. MATTHEW M . M I L L E B , Kansas Correspondent. GrandLodge.
Oliio
Utah
Grand Chapter.
27,548 2,324 21,500 53,'179 16,758 24,815 3,436 9,599 11,437 40,458 4,413 130,788 66.192 49,550 42,414 42,139 15.883 30,294 15,766 65,697
4,149 733 4,351 13,118 5,327 9,331 1,144 3,004 2,256 7,694 1,259 39,260 17,469 13,278 10,144 9,579 3,533 10,357 4,021 24,754
74,964 28,735 19,696 61,522 7,500 21,122 1,939 10,782 38,074 3,208 186,179 22,879 9,130 96,075 25,382 13,260 110,630 500 1,560 8,833 15,300 •10,730 27,091 58,724 2,201 13,874 24,087 19,542 16,710 29,243 3,190
23,264 9,213 4,432 14,103 1,940 4,770 484 4,512 7,341 1,081 39,398 3,406 2,705 37,184 5,200 3,836 34,137 4,163 2,976 3,378 5,407 20,302 604 4,457 7,0.58 4,378 5,943 11,110 945 703
Grand Council.
767 ?
(325 2,847 931 5,702 ?
t200 953 8,851 8,642 2,263 2,018 2,059 612 4,909 1,652 8,957 8,482 1,554 2,309 2,728 1210 1,678 7 2,593 *1,207 ? 0,792 604 ?
17,018 883 716 0,D88 2,490 796 7 1,154 17,997 ?
1,537 ? 1,366 ?
3,569
Grand Comd'y.
1,663 495 1,385 7,446 3,224 4,118 1,683 1,262 3,299 734 18,413 7,549 7,016 t6,234 4,987 1,023 5,609 2,158 18,165 9,107 4,599 2,056 7,008 1,219 2,728 2,783 3,451 667 22,783 1,598 1,544 17,330 2,378 1,813 22,974
t
1,560 1,829 1,802 6,235 465 2,783 3,336 2,256 3,925 5,219 .672
923 1,203
T o t a l m e m b e r s h i p in U . S. A....
1,637,452
453,851
134,682
231,786
530
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February,
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand Lodge
6,039 7,176 50,787 Chile*...: C o s t a R i c a , C. A.*
4,910
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
18,333 G. G. C.
Grand Comd'y.
7,904
G. G. C . 392
6,929 M e x i c o ( Y o r k G r a n d Lodge) ....
189
1,194 3,320 18,728 13,209 6,686
854 700 1,622 1,439
7,819 2,500
1,606
5,952 5,26C
150,000
13,339 4,042
850 284
581
Totals
163,896 1,637,452
75,688 453,851
1,162 134,682
7,904 231,786
Kansas Conso idated totals...
1,801,348
529,539
135,844
239,690
*No r e t u r n s . t F i g u r e s l a s t report. J E a r l Cassilles, a u t h o r i t y . llSee M a s s a c h u s e t t s a n d R h o d e I s l a n d
INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE REPORT.
A Age, old Alabama Alberta Alpina Arizona Arnold, B
c PAGE
PAGE
441, 442 334 337 360, 502, 520 338,339 390
Colorado.. 348 Connecticut 350 Correspondence Report 388, 462, 471, 486, 487 493, 500, 515, 516, 524, 522 "Corridors of the Centuries"....384 Costa Rico alarmed 502, 504 Cravens, of Indiana 376 Creed of Masonry 444, 517 Cuba 352
B Banks of Georgia 368 Banquet, ten course 482 Bastard, stonemason rule 466 Block, Louis 382-3 Branch, successor to Schultz 492 British Columbia 340 Brown, S. A., how he joined the Masons 492 Buck, J. Jay, Dean of Craft..488, 492 Building for those to follow 505 Burne, of Queensland 473
c
D Death, mystery solved 404 Delaware 355 Delahoussaye, P.'.G.".M.'., tribute 390 Dimit 359, 377 Disability no bar to advancement , 389, 390 Dispensation critics 423-4, 501-2 District of Columbia .......358 Drouthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Missouri signs 414
Canada 345 Canal Zone Masonry 396 California 341 E Carlyle, Thos 481 517 Catholic, did G. W. recant?....360-1 Egypt, N . G. L 498 Chambers, of Quebec 468-9 Eloquence 405 Chandler, C. H., G.-.M.419 Emasculated 439 Charity at home 344 Employment Bureau 346, 471 Church attendance 493 "Empress of Ireland" 407 Clandestine lodge 431, 466 Ending. Life's a conception 361 Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;six word opening 388-9 England..... Evidence, iOocumentary 356, 460 Cole, G.-.M.- 382-3, 392, 415, Exaggerated ego 421 416, 420, 428, 433, 498-9, 518-9 479, 507, 515, 524 Examiner, Physical
532
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I PAGE
F r a n c e l . Reg. G.-.L.-
400,483, 494, 517 Father Phelan 516 Felicitations 340 Fifty years Masonry, Nevada.422-3 Figleaves 380 Florida 364 Fund, Masonic Home 400, 475-6, 487
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Idaho 369 Illinois 370, 373, 392 Illinois and Kansas 375 Independence 341 IngersoU, Tenn. orator 496 Ion 392 Iowa 378 Ireland 382-6, 384-6
J
Gallagher, Chas. T 397 Gen. Grand....342, 344, 365, 374, 419, 449, 460, 478, 505 G.-. Grand Conferences.359, 360, 438, 504-5, 508 Genuine Masonry 404-5 Georgia 366 Gould, R. F...345-7, 358, 374, 433, 443, 464, 491, 492, 507, 513, 515, 524 Graves marked, P.'. G.'. M's." 435 Greenleaf, L. N 348
H Hacker Lodg.e 376 Hadley^Yale—wisely quoted....465 Hebraic brotherhood? 514 Hedges, Cornelius 418 Hicks, M. F 391-2 History, Masonic...338,380, 390, 417, 485, 488 Hodson, John M 394 Hogarth, Wm 463 Home, hospital facilities 439, 492 Home segregation 575 House by side of the road....409, 410 Humphrey, T. C 458 Hutchison, G.-. M.-.,.340, . 366, 368, 388, 391, 402, 424, 432, 437,446,449,445,455-7,461, 465, 467, 485, 487, 493, 501, 520
Jackson, Andrew Jefferson Jewels 339, 393, 398, Jones, John Paul 397-8,
497 400 407 428
K Kan Knock the Kourt 413-4 Kansas 526 Kansas Correspondence 357, 521 Kansas Home 344, 347, 455 Kentucky 386
L Lamberton, J. M 465 Law Methods, G. L. & Legislature 415 "Leave to Withdraw" 349 Lincoln, Abraham 399, 439 Literary 343 Lodge, clandestine 340 Lodge St. James—Loyola Lodge 436 Louisiana 389
M Maine 391 Man at the vent 387 Manitoba 393 Maryland 395 Mason, P.-. G.'. M.461 Mowbrays members 450 Masonic Buncoes 359, 374 Masonic Home..350, 351, 355, 374, 421, 422, 426, 463, 464, 511
533
CORRESPONDENCE—INDEX.
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P PAGE
PAGE
Masonry, What is it? 393, 495 Massachusetts 396 Master forgot duty as E. A 372 Matthieu, G.-. M.460 McDonald and Gay, Correspondents 377-8 McKee, Joseph A 376 Membership, plural ...402 Mexico 401, 429 Michigan 403 Minnesota 406 Missouri 413 Mongolian decision 506 Montana 417 Murray—Oldest English Mason..452
N
P.-. G.-. Master's Ass'n Patriotism'and Masonry
426, 516 381 513, 514 Peace festival 391-2 Peace Society...; 407 Pennsylvania 462 Penny—day's wages 463, 490 Pickler's oration....351, 388, 396, 424, 437, 449, 450, 451, 485,488,498,512,518,520 Philippines...343, 365, 392, 394, 407, 425, 463, 466, 467, 468, 500, 520 Plummet, Judgment of....422, 439 Prince Edward Island 401 Prerogative 460-1 Progressive Science 383-4
.
Nebraska 419 Nevada 421 New Hampshire 426-7 New Jersey 429, 456 New Mexico : 434 Newton, of Iowa..378, 380, 383, 393 N. P. D 350, 521 New South Wales 436 New York 43S New Zealand 468 Ninety-seven only 403 North Africa Poobah..502, 507-8 514 North Carolina 445 North Dakota 393,447
o O. E. Star....393, 420, 434, 456, 476, 491 Ohio 452 Oklahoma 429, 430, 455 Old Glory 387, 488-9 One hundred and one 405 Oration, a beautiful 407 Orators 440, 477, 511
Q Quebec Queensland
468-9 385, 434, 472-3
Recognition .340, 343, 377, 39?|, 401, 402, 407, 425, 431, 434, 440, 446, 454, 472, 477, 478-9 480, 483 Reid, David 443 Research 378-9, 381, 399, 417 Robertson, Henry 347 Rodriguez 353, 354, 355 Rhode Island 475 Robbed—relieved—repaid 509 Round Table ideas....395-6, 461, 491, 500 Russ, Chas. P., G / . M / 431
Saloon-keeper doomed 413 Sanders-, Col. salute to 418 School, Public, system 377, 378 Scotland 480 Scotland scored by New Mexico..434 Sharp, G.-.M.357
CRBESPNDEN
534
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Solomon (King) at Genl. Grand Lodge 375 Star, O. E 358, 366 South Carolina 486 South Dakota 489, 490 South Australia 484 Strong, oration..405, 429, 433, 526 Sunday work declined and decisions cited by Jack 498, 503 Swiss Alpina 450,467
T 493, 495 348 468, 508 496 498 335-6 410 339
U U.-.G.-.L.-. of England Ultra vires Unaffiliate Unction, Extreme, G. W Upton, Judge "Useful, unusual tables" Utah
489 414 449 361 515 352 502
Virginia veterans frisky 512 Visit, Scotland to England 483 Visitations, Hutchison, strikes sight key 503, 518 Vouchers 356
W Wallis, P.-.G.-.M.-: 351 Wannamaker, John 465 Washbon, Fred 371 War .434, 437 War, off to 364, 370 Washington 514 Washington, G. W 399, 490 Washington, N. M. A.,338, 465, 497 Washington and Lafayette 427 Welchmen 489 West Virginia 519 Widow gets jewel money 405 Williams, Nelson .....454, 455 Williams, Owen H 490 Wilson, G.-. Sec...419, 432, 451, 487, 492 Wisconsin 521-2-3-4 Wis., Iowa and Kans. equally guilty 524 Witt, G.-. Grand 389. 391, 397 Wolseley, Genl 385,394 Wyoming 525
Y
V Vermont Victoria Victory, the greatest Virginia....
February,
V
s
Tasmania Teller, H. M Temperance Tennessee Texas Titcomb Todd's condenser Trowel, Silver
CE~INDEX.
504 508-9-10 457 511
YorkG.-.L.-.,Mexico..334-5, 338, 345, 366, 442 Young, T. B., his letter 367 Yaretsky, my masonic, McKay's story 412
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Adopted Worls and Floor Movements, edict concerning Alpliabetical List of Lodges 162, 382, Aipina Grand Lodge of Switzerland, request for recognition denied.: Annual Addresses of Grand Masters— M.'. W..-. Wm. Easton Hutcliison M.-. W.-, Elrick C. Cole M.-. W.-. Charles H. Chandler Appeals— Isaac M. Gibson vs. Onaga Lodge No. 188 483, Neosho Lodge No. 27 vs. John E. Beal 257, H. Elmer Seward vs. Plains Lodge No. 367 257, B. F. Slusher vs. Reno Lodge No. 140 257, J. J. Shaver vs. Solomon City Lodge No. 105 483, Appointive Grand OfBcers— Installed 119, 341, Portraits 184, 404, Appropriations 122, 339, Argonia Lodge No. 289, constituted under charter Arma Lodge No. 408— Dispensation issued Charter granted Association of Past Grand Masters— History of Proceedings of Annual Meetings 209, 431, Attendance at Annual Commimications •. 21, 234, Bassett Notes (see Appendix 1913)— Charges of a Freemason Charges of 1686 Constitution of Edward III Fundamental Laws General Charges Landmarks of Masonry Regulations of 1663 Regulation of 1703 Regtilation of 1717 Regulations of 1721 The Apprentice Charge The Fifteen Articles -. The Fifteen Points Beesoh, Chalkley M., death of Benedict Lodge No. 403— Dispensation Issued Charter granted Constituted
; .-
470 610 115 23 235 460 564 336 336 337 564 570 632 568 42 480 555 434 661 459
59 28 24 17 32 3-12 26 37 38 39 30 13 15 24 256 327 479
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Bennington Lodge No. 180, duplicate charter issued Benson. Alfred W.— Appointed Grand Orator Address of Biographical Sketches— M.-. W.-. Charles H. Chandler M.-. W.-. Elrick C. Cole : M .•. W.-. \Vm. Easton Hutchison M .-. W .-. Jacob Saqui Blank Forms (see Appendix 1913) Blayney, Francis S., installed as Grand Chaplain Boling Lodge No. 365. duplicate charter issued Bonds owned by Grand Lodge, list of Books of Annual Returns, errors in specified
45 473 539 633 405 185 409 76 236 258 41, 254, -477 486
Cady, ,Tohn S., installed Grand Sword Bearer 461 Chandler, Charles H., P.-. G.-. M.-.— Biographical sketch 633 Decisions of 465 Portrait of Frontispiece 1915 Presented jewel 564 Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., report of Committee on 107, 332, 559 Charters, faded, restored 45, 258, 481 Charters Granted— Arma Lodge No. 408 : 555 Benedict Lodge No. 403 327 Climax Lodge No. 411 559 Haviland Lodge No. 409 556 Hugoton Lodge No. 406 331 Kensington Lodge No. 405 330 Latham Lodge No. 401 108 Quinter Lodge No. 410 558 Scranton Lodge No. 407 557 St. Francis Lodge No. 404 329 Wakarusa Lodge No. 402 108 Charters, original, on die in Grand Lodge Library .'.... 481 Climax Lodge No. 411—• Dispensation issued 481 Charter granted 559 Code of Laws (.Proc. 1913)— By-Laws— Relating to the Grand Lodge 49 Relating to the Lodges 72 Rtdes of Procedure in Masonic Trials, Appeals and Punishments.. 112 Constitution 7 to 48 Decisions of Grand Masters 136 Cole, Elrick C P.-. G.-. M .•.^— Biographical Sketch 405 Decisions 247 Jewel presented 335 Portrait ; Frontispiece 10 H Comanche Lodge No. 295, duplicate charter issued 45 Committees, Standing— Appointed 123, 342, 571 Serving 22, 234, 459 Complete Summary of Membership.;..... 146, 366. 594
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Copies of Charters Issued— Bennington Lodge No. 180 Boling Lodge No. 365 Comanche Lodge No. 295 Eldora Lodge No. 28 Hoxie Lodge No. 348 Narka Lodge No. 349 t Oak Hill Lodge No. 334... Stafford Lodge No. 252 Sylvia Lodge No. 391. Tuscan Lodge No. 82 Oorner-stones Laid— At Atchison, Kansas At Bronson, Kansas At Chanute, Kansas At Clay Center, Kansas At Dodge City, Kansas At Douglass, Kansas At Greensburg, Kansas At Herington, Kansas At Kansas .City, Kansas At Kincaid, Kansas At Lamed, Kansas At Leavenworth. Kansas At Norton, Kansas At Olathe, Kansas : At Osawatomie, Kansas At Ottawa, Kansas '. At Parsons, Kansas : At Phillipsburg, Kansas At Rosedale, Kansas At Tescott, Kansas At Wa-Keeney, Kansas Correspondence Reviews Correspondence, supplemental reports of Committee on Council of Administration, reports of Credentials, reports of Committee on Davis, Harvey O., installed Grand Sword Bearer Deaths, lists of Decisions of Grand Masters^— M.-. W.-. Charles H. Chandler M.-. W.-. Elrick C. Cole M.-. W.-. William Baston Hutchison Defunct Lodges, list of Dispensations issued for New Lodges— Arma Lodge, at Arma Benedict Lodge, at Benedict Clima.x Lodge, at Climax Haviland Lodge, at Haviland Hugoton Lodge, at Hugoton Kensington Lodge, at Kensington Latham Lodge, at Latham Qulnter Lodge, at Quinter Saint Francis Lodge, at Saint Francis Scranton Lodge, at Scranton Wakarusa Lodge, at Wakarusa
45 258. 45 45 258 45 258 258 258 481
'. ;
See 115, 75, 5,
293 522 302 69 70 297 524 291 295 294 298 520 523 299 290 518 71 72 301 296 68 Appendix 334, 552 305, 336 217, 443
26 191, 415, 641 465, 247, 36, 173, 393.
565 337 114 621 480 256 481 480 256 256 44 480 256 480 45
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District Deputy Grand Masters— Lists of and Districts ; 125, 345, Present a t Annual Communications 6, 218, District Meetings— • Recommendation Appropriation for Dixon, George M., death of : .' Donation to Grand Lodge Library— By Thorp B. Jennings By John N . Macomb By Mrs. Lillian Walker Hale Duplicate Charters Issued— Bennington Lodge No. 180 Boling Lodge ISFo. 365 ,...-. Comanche Lodge No. 295 Eldora Lodge No. 28 Hoxie Lodge No. 348 : Narka Lodge No. 349 Oak Hill Lodge No. 334 Stafford Lodge No. 252 Sylvia Lodge No. 391 Tuscan Lodge No. 82 :....; '. Edict of Grand Master Chandler concerning adopted work and floor movements Eldora Lodge No. 28, copy of charter Issued Election of Grand Officers 112, 335, Elective Grand Officers since organization 176, 396, Erskine, Charles B., installed Grand Marshal Estimated revenue and expenses ^..49, 270, European War Belief Exemplification of Work at Grand Lodge 105, 326, Exhibit "T"—-Table showing receipts and expenditures for several years, 59, 280, Expelled, lists of 147, 367, Faded charters restored Feather, William H., installed Grand Junior Deacon Finance and Property, reports of Committee on Financial Reports of Grand Secretary Fitch, Thomas G., Secretary Masonic Home Board, reports of Forms, Blank, for use of lodges (see Appendix. 1013)
573 444 472 566 461 304 304 529 45 258 45 45 258 45 258 258 258 481 470 45 563 624 236 495 473 554 517 595
45, 258, 481 26 120, 337, 566 53, 274, 500 305, 531 76
Gould. Robert Freke— Rank of Past Grand Senior Warden conferred 334 Letter of acknowledgment from 482 Grand Lodge Alpina, of Switzerland, request for recognition denied 115 Grand Lodge Office Building— Report of condition 247, 466 Special Committee on appointed 539 Report of Special Committee on 565 Appropriation to erect new 566 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries.. 178, 398, 626 Grand Lodge Recognized— Philippine Islands 552 Grand Master's Address, 1913— Amendment of Laws 36 Change of District Boundaries 33
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Grand Master's Address, 1913—Continued. Conference at Indianapolis Copies of Charters Comer-stones Decisions District Conventions District Deputies Edict and Warning of 1911 Exemplification of Worlc Foreign Relations Grand Orator Grand Representatives Installation of Grand Officers •. Instructions Lodges Constituted Lodges V. D • Masonic Home Revision of Laws Saint Louis Hospitality Special Dispensations '. The Gilger Case Visitations Grand Master's Address, 1914— Change of District Boundaries Charters Copies of Charters Corner-stones Decisions Dedication of Masonic Hall at Clay Center District Deputy Grand Masters : District Meetings : Fraternal Relations Grand Lodge Office and Library Building Grand Orator ' Grand Representatives Installation of Grand Officers Instructions -Investments Ivansas Masonic Home Lodges Under Dispensation Other Visitations Removal of Virgil Lodge No. 301 Revision of Laws : Special Dispensations The Bateraan Case Grand Master's Address, 1915— Changing District Boundaries : Decisions Dedication of Masonic Halls District Deputy Grand Masters District Meetings Edict '. Grand Lodge Office Building Grand Orator Grand Representatives Installing of Grand Sword Bearer Laying of Corner-stones Lodges Con.stituted
34 28 30 36 32 33 £9 34 27 26 26 25 31 27 28 37 363528 29' 31.
,
.-
.' -.
239237 238243^ 247 245 239 241 237 247 246 237 236 246 245 248 238 242 238 236 245 246 471 • 465 463 472 472 470 467 473 466 461 462 461
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•Grand Master's Address, 1915—Continued. Lodges Organizing Masonic Guilds Lodges Under Dispensation Masonic Home Masonic Trials Necrology Reference Official Visitations Special Dispensations The Adopted Work The Rochester Case War Relief Grand OfHcers— Appointive, portraits of -. Election of...-. Elective, since Organization Installation of PostofUce Addresses '. Present at Annual Communications Grand Representatives— Appointed : Introduced and welcomed Of Kansas near other Grand Lodges Of other Grand Lodges near Kansas Present at Annual Communications Grand Secretaries, lists of Grand Secretary's Certificates issued Grand Secretary's Report, 1913— Annual Reports Charters Copies of Charters District Deputy Grand Masters Estimated Revenue and Expenses Exhibit " T " Financial Reports Grand Lodge Chile Grand Representatives Grand Secretary's Certificates List of Regular Lodges Lodges having membership of 400 or more Lodges making gain of ten or more during year Lodges Under Dispensation Lodges Which Failed to Report on Edict of 1911 Masonic Districts .,..:. Official Circulars Proceedings Registry and Abstract Restoration of Charters Summary for 1912 Volume XV Warrant Account Grand Secretary's Report, 1914— Annual Reports Appeals : Biographical Sketch of M .'. W.-. Jacob Saqui Books of Annual Returns Charters , Constitution and By-Laws 1913 Contributions to Flood Sufferers in Ohio
462 461 473 465 461 466 464 468 465 473 184, 112, 176, 118, 2, 3,
404, 632 404, 335, 306, 341, 214, 215,
563 624 570 440 441
45, 4, 180, 182, 6, 178, 48,
261, 216, 400, 402, 218, 398, 263,
485 442 628 630 444 626 492
49 42 45 46 49 59 53 47 45 48 48 52 50 44 47 46 48 •12 47 45 52 42 61, 67 270 257 263 .- 258 255 255 264
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Grand Secretary's Report, 1914—Continued. Copies of Charters , District Deputy Grand Masters Estimated Revenue and Expenses Exhibit " T " •. ' Financial Reports Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands Grand Representatives Grand Secretary's Certificates .-. History of Lodges List of Regular Lodges Lodges having membership of 400 or more Lodges making gain of ten or more during year Masonic Districts Official Circulars Oregon Resolution Proceedings 1913 Removal of Virgil Lodge No. 301 Restoration of Charters Safes Samples Blanks and Pages of Record Books Summary for 1913 Warrant Account Grand Secretary's Report, 1916— Annual Reports Appeals Binding Volume XVI Books of Annual Returns Charters Copy of Charter / District Deputy Grand Masters Estimated Revenue and Expenses for Ensuing year Exhibit " T " Filing Oases for District Deputy Grand Masters Financial Reports Grand Representatives Grand Secretary's Certificates Historical Registry and Abstract History of Lodges List of Regular Lodges Lodges having membership of 400 or more ^ Lodges making net gain of ten or more Lodges Under Dispensation Masonic Districts Official Circulars : Proceedings 1914 Restoration of Charters Return of Unexpended Portion of Contribution to Flood Sufferers in Ohio Robert Freke Gould Safes Summary for 1914 Warrant Account Grand Treasurer's Reports 40, 252,
2S8 261 270 280274 262 261. 263 259 262 273 271 260 264 262 255 257 258 258 257 273 281 496 483 483 486 479 481 485 495 517 483 500 485 492 479 492 482 498 497 480 483 492 479 481 482 482 481 499 507 476
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Halls Dedicated— At Clay Center, Kansas At Leavenworth, Kansas At Mount Hope. Kansas.. At Kosedale, Kansas ". Haviland Lodge No. 409— Dispensation issued .' Charter granted • Hepler Lodge No. 398, constituted under charter History of Lodges Hixon, Mrs. M. E.— Resolution by M .-. W.-. Henry F. Mason Report on by Council of Administration Hbxie Lodge No. 348, copy of charter issued Hugoton Lodge No. 406— Dispensation issued Charter granted Constituted Hutchison, William Easton, P . . G .-.M .-.— Address as Grand Master Biographical Sketch Portrait Presented with .Jewel
292 526 300 519 480 556 44 •. 259 313 336 258 '.
256 331 480 •
23 185 Frontispiece 1913 113
Installation of'Grand Officers
118, 341, 570
Jennings, Thorp B., donation to Grand Lodge Library Jewels Presented— Grand Master Chandler Grand Master Cole...; Grand Master Hutchison Jurisprudence, reports of Committee on Kansas Masonic Home, visit to Kensington Lodge No. 405— Dispensation issued Charter granted Constituted Latham Lodge No. 401— Dispensation issued Charter granted .'...; ; Constituted Laws. New Code— Report of Committee.... Adoption of Laws. New Code—see "Code of Laws" Laws repealed -. , Librarian, reports of Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, constituted under charter Lodge Representatives present at Annual Communication Lodges and Officers Lodges by Counties, list of.
304 564 335 113 113, 336, 564 105
:
256 330 480
;... 44 107 255 110 Ill Appendix 1913 112 73. 303, 528 43 10, 221, 447 148, 368, 596 165. 385, 613
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Lodges Constituted— Argonia No. 285 Benedict No. 403 Hepler.No. 39S Hugoton No. 40G ; Kensington No. 405 Latliam No. 401 Lindsborg No. 397 Melody No. 400 Mullinville No. 399 •. Plains No. 367 Saflordville No. 395 St.. Francis No. 404 "WaUarusa No. 402 • "Wakefield No. 396 ; Lodges liaving membership of 400 or more Lodges making a ycarl.y net gain of ten or more Lodges, Masters and Secretaries Lodges Under Dispensation, reports of Committee on
52, 50, 148, 107,
273. 271, 368, 327,
Macomb, .John N., donation to Grand Lodge Library March, William Frank, Grand Treasurer, reports of ' 40, 255, Masonic Home Board, reports of 305, Masonic Home, Donation to, by Grand Lodge 37, Masonic Home Endowment Fund, balance unexpended Ohio Relief Fund transferred to Masters and Secretaries, list of 148, 368, Melody Lodge No. 400, constituted under charter Membership, Complete Summary 146, 360, Memorial Pages 189, 413, Mexico, York Grand Lodge 27, Miller, John A., installed Grand Marshal Monitor, proposed change in wording Action on Mullinyille Lodge No. 399, constituted under charter Narka Lodge No. 349, copy of charter issued Necrology, reports of Committee on Oak Hill Lodge No. 334, copy of charter issued ' Officers and Lodges, lists of Official Circulars Ohio Flood Sufferers— Contributions to Return of unexpended portion of contribution to Opening Ceremony Oration— By Alfred W. Benson By Richard M. Pickler By Frank Strong Oregon Resolution— Copy of V Action on
42 479 44 480 4S0 255 43 44 44 42 43 479 256 43 498 497 596 555 304 476 531 119 509 596 44 594 637 117 26 313 ,337 44
45 95, 322, 549 258 148, 368, 596 48, 264, 492 •
264 482 4, 216, 442 539 79 314 262 334
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Past Gran'd Junior Warden present at Annual Communication 443 Past Grand Masters.present at Annual Communications 5, 217, 443 Past Grand Masters' Association— . •• ', , History of.'. :..... 434 Proceedings,of annual meetings 209, 431, 661 Past Masters present at Annual Communications 7, 219, 445 Philippine Islands, Grand Lodge of recognized 552 Pickler, Richard M.— Appointed Grand Orator 26 Address of 79 Place of meeting .•. 124, 335, 563 Plains Lodge No. 367, constituted under charter 42 PortraitsAppointive Grand Ofllcers' 184, 404, 632 M .-. W .•. Charles H. Chandler Frontispiece 1915 M .-. W.-.. Elrick C. Cole Fronlispiece J9'n M .-. W .•. \Vm. Easton Hutchison Frontispiece'1913 Po3tofflce Addresses of Grand Officers 2, 214, 440 Prayers at opening of G.-. L.4, 216, 442 Present at Annual Communications-—• District Deputy Grand Masters 6, 218, 444 Grand Omcers 3, 215, 441 Grand Representatives 6, 218, 444 Lodge Representatives 10, 221, 447 P^st Grand Junior Warden , 443 Past Grand Masters ; 5, 217, 443 Past Masters...; ".....; 7, 219^ 445 Quinter Lodge No. 410— Dispensation issued Charter granted Recapitulation of Attendance
.'
480 558 21, 234, 459
Receipts and Disbursements of Grand Lodge... 59, 280, 517 Repealed, certain laws not included in new Code 112 Reports Council of .'Vdministration 75, 305, 336 Reports of Committees— On Chartered Lodges and Lodges t). D 107, 327, 555 On Correspondence 115, 334, 552 On Credentials 5, 217, 443 On Finance and Property 11?, 120, 337, 566 On Grand Lodge OfBce Building, Special 565 ' On Jurisprudence 110, 113, 336, 564 On Necrology 95, 322, 549 On Reports of Grand Officers 76, 310, 536 Reports of Grand Officers, reports of Committee on 76, 310, 536 Reports of Grand Secretary 42, 255, 479 Reports of Grand Treasurer...., 40, 252, 476 Resolutions— By George M. Barns—Change in wording of monitor 313, 337 By Henry F. Mason—Relief of Mrs. M. E. Hixon 313, 336 By Robert Hertei, Jr.—Creation of Endowment Fund 114, 305 Restoration of faded charter^ ;....: 45, 258, 481 Revenue and expenses, estimated 49, 270, 495 Rochester, E. P., D.-. D.-. G.-. M.., removed from office 239
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.Saflordville Lodge No. .395, constituted under.charter •.....: :. 43 Saqui, Jacob, P.-. G.'. M.-,, Biographical Slsetch :...' 409 Scranton Lodge No. 407— •, '• , . •• Dispensation Issued : : ;'.....-.. 4,80 Charter granted.. *, .-. ,.' 557Secretaries of lodges, lists of .'. ; 148, 368, 596 Special Communications of Grand Lodge— At Atchison, laying of corner-stone 293 At Dronson, laying of corner-stone.....• ; : 522 At Chanute, laying of corner-stone 302 At Clay Center, dedication of hall 292 At Clay Center, laying of corner-stone.! 69 At Dodge City, laying' of corner-stone 70 At Douglass, laying of corner-stone 297 At Greensburg. laying of corner-stone 524 At Harper, funeral M .-. W.-. Fred Washbon 525 At Herington, laying of corner-stone 291 At Kansas City, Kan., laying of corner-stone 295 At Kincaid, laying of corner-stone 294 At Larned, laying of corner-stone 298 At Leavenworth, dedication of hall ; 526 At Leavenworth, laying of corner-stone 520 At Mount Hope, dedication of hall 300 At Norton, laying of corner-stone...., 523 At Olathe, laying of corner-stone 299 At Osawatomie, laying of corner-stone 299 At Ottawa, laying of corner-stone 518 At Pa,rsons, laying of corner-stone 71 At Phillipsburg. laying of corner-stone 72 At Rosedale, dedication of hall 519 At Ro.sedale, laying of corner-stone 301 At Tescott, laying of corner-stone '. 296 At Wa-Keeney. laying of corner-stone 68 Special Dispensations Issued 28, 245, 464 Stafford Lodge No, 252, copy of charter issued 258 Standing Committees— Appointed ;.: 123. 342, 571 Serving 22, 234, 459 Statistical Table.s— Alphabetical List of Lodges 162, 382, 610 Complete Summary 146, 366, 594 Defunct Lodges 173, 393, 621 Elective Grand Officers from Organization... ; 176, 396, 624 Expelled, list of 147, 367, 595 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries 178, 308. 626 Grand Representatives near Kansas 182, 402. 630 Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges 180, 400, 628 Lodges by Counties 165, 385, 613 Lodges, Masters and Secretaries 148, 368, 596 Suspended, list of i47, 367, 595 Synopsis of Returns '. 132, 352. 580 St. Francis Lodge No. 404— Dispensation issued 256 Charter granted ; 329 Constituted 479 Strain, Frank, installed Grand Senior Steward 26, 236
INDEX
TO VOLUME
XVI. PAGE
Strong, Frank— • Appointed Grand Orator Address of Summary of Attendance at Annual Communication Summary of Membership, complete Suspended; list of. .• .-. .Switzerland, Alpina Grand Lodge denied recognition Sylvia Lodge No. 391, copy of charter issued Synopsis of Returns Tu.scan Lodge No. 82, Duplicate charter issued Virgil Lodge No. 301. removed from Virgil to Hamilton..: Visitors Welcomed Voeth, William H., death of. Vote of Thanks— To Grand Secretary Wilson To Topeka To Wichita
132, 3,')2,
246 314 459 594 595 115 25.S 580
.'.
481
21, 234, 146, 360. 147, 367,
238 4. 216, 442 25 118 340 124, 571
Wakarusa Lodge No. 402— Dispensation issued 45 Charter granted 108 Constituted 256' Wakefield Lodge No. 396, constituted under charter 43 Walker, Matthew R., apron worn by, presented to Grand Lodge Museum 529 Warrant Account .60, 281, 507 Washbon, Fred, P . . G.-. M.-.— Death of ;. 461 Memorial Page to 639 Welcome to Visitors 442 Wilson, Albert K.— . •' Grand Secretary, reports of ;.42, 255, 479 Librarian, reports of. 73, 303,. 528 Vote of Thanks to 118 Work Exemplified 105, 326, 554
PROCEEDINGS
M/.W.*. G R A N D L O D G E Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas.
â&#x20AC;¢ ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS HELD At ToPEKA, February 16, 17, 1916, A. L. 5916. At WICHITA, February 21, 22, 1917, A. L . 5917. At TOPEKA, February 20, 21, 1918, A. L. 5918.
VOLUME XVII.
<3 R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, GRAND SECRETARY, TOPEKA,
KANSAS.
PtTBLISHED BY O B D E R OF THE M.".W.*. G B A N D
1918.
LODGE,
WILLIAM L. BURDICK GRAND l\1ASTER .
February 18, 1915 , to February 17, 1916.
PROCEEDINGS OP THE
M;.W..GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. â&#x20AC;¢
SIXTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, F E B R U A R Y 16 and 17, A. D. 1916, A. L. 591C.
VOLUME XVII. P A R T I . M.-.W.-. GILES H. LAMB, Grand Master, Yates Center. R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.' W . . GRAND LODGE.
1916
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1916. M.'.W.-.GILES H . LAMB
Grand Mauler
Yates Center
R.-. W.-. CHARLES E. LOBDBLL
Deputy Grand Master ..Great Bend.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM L STUART
Grand Senior
Warden..Hiav/atha..
R/. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
Grand Junior
Warden.Topeka.
R.-. W.-.WILLIAM FRANK MARCH....Growrf Treasurer R/. W.'.ALBERT K. WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
G.rand Secretary ..Grand Chaplain
Lawrence. Topeka. Abilene.
W.'.HuGH P. FARRBLLY
Grand Senior Deacon....Chanute.
W/. WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG
Grand Junior Deacon ..Burlington.
W.". ABRAHAM L. CABLE
Grand Marshal
Toronto.
W.'.-JoSEPH E. BREAKEY
Grand Sivord Bearer
Downs.
W.-.OLCOTT W . LITTLE
Grand Senior
Steward..Alma.
W.-.WILLIAM 0. NOBLE
Grand Junior
Steward.'H.iawatha.
W.-. GLEN CHAMBERLAIN
Grand Pursuivant
Wichita.
W.-. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Tyler
Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETING
1917.
The sixty-first Annual Communication of the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, will be held in the city of Wichita, Kansas, on the third Wednesday, being the 21st day of February; A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, at 9 o'clock A. M.
PRESS OP' KKTCUKSON P R I N T I N G CO., L E A V E N W O R T H . KANSAS.
PROCEEDINGS IVI.-.W.-. G R A N D
LODGE
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
SIXTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 16, 1916. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, convened in Annual Communication in Representative Hall, in the State Capitol, in the city of Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, the 16th day of February, A. D. 1916, A. L. 5916, a t 9 o'clock A. M.
GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M R. R R R R/
.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK W.". GILES H . LAMB W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART
Grand Master ...Lawrence. Deputy Grand Master....Ysites Center. Grand Senior Warden ..Great Bend. Grand Junior T^arden ..Hiawatha.
W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH..Grond Treasurer
Lawrence.
W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Topeka. W.-. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Grand Chaplain Abilene. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD Grand Senior Deacon ....Topeka. W.'. JOHN M . PLEASANT Grand Junior Deocow....Burlington. W.-. JAMES P . SAMS Grand Marshal Centralia. W.-. RICHARD H . THOUPSOI^....Grand Sword Bearer Gove. W.-. WILLIAM C . BEELER Grand Senior Steward....Mankato. W.-. GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER Grand Pursuivant Marysville. W . \ W . AMER BURNETT
GrandTyler
Oberlin.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
OPENING CEREMONY. A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.-. W.-. Grand Master opened the M/. W/. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain. OPENING PRAYER.
Holy, Holy, LORD GOD of Heaven and Earth;. Thou art infinite in all the attributes of wisdom, justice, mercy, truth and love. Grant us, we beseech Thee, enough of each and every one of them to enable us to live and to love and to serve Thee and our country and our neighbor to the full measure of our duty and responsibility. Bless the brethren here assembled and all the lodges represented by them. Strengthen the ties of our brotherhood and deepen the devotion of our lives to truth, integrity, affection, and all the other tenets of our Fraternity. Bring the whole world to a better knowledge and practice of these cardinal virtues, that war and commotion may cease to distress humanity and devastate the earth, and that peace and brotherly love may be restored to all nations. Grant a full-measured blessing of health and strength to our Grand Master for all the arduous labors of today and tomorrow, and for all his days and his labors. Sustain by Thy lifegiving power all the officers in their respective stations. We gratefully thank Thee for all Thy mercies of the past year; its bounty, its peace in all our land, its increase in our ranks and its beneficence in our lives. Make these days to be remembered for comradeship, inspiration and new visions. Our Father, we beseech Thee to bless us one and all and enable us to make our great Masonic Order and its Masonic Home more worthy of Thy love and blessing in all the years to come on earth. Amen.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The several Grand Representatives, as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials, were presented to the Grand Master by M.-. W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, and introduced to the Grand Lodge. Proper acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by R.-. W.-. G I L E S H . LAMB, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Representative of Texas.
1915-16.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
5
WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.-. W/. Grand Master extended a cordial welcome and invitation to all Master Masons to attend a t this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.-. JOHN MCCULLAGH, chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK R.-. W.-. GILES H . LAMB. R.'. W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL R.-. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer.
R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.-. OWEN J. WOOD W.-. JOHN M . PLEASANT W.-. JAMBS P . SAMS
Grand Marshal.
W.-. RICHARD H . THOMPSON W.-. WILLIAM C . BEELER
Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward.
W.-. GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER W.-., W; AMER BURNETT
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.: M.-. M.-. M.-. M.-. M.-. M.-. M.-. M.-. M.'. M.-. M.'.
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon.
W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER W.-. JAMES H . MCCALL W.-. MAURICE L . STONE W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON W.-. BBSTOR G . BROWN W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH W.-. HENRY F . MASON W.-. MARION K . BRUNDAGE W.-. ALEX. A. SHARP W . - . WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON W.-. ELRICK C . COLE W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER
Service. 1885 1895 1898 1901 1903 1904 1908 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Vist. No. R.-.W.-. HARRY S . MOULTON 2 R.-. W.-. JOHN H. CLARKE 3 R.-.W.-. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND 4 R . - . W . - . J A M E S S . PELLETT 5 R . - . W . - . J O S I A H L. PALLING 7 R.-.W.-. WILLIAM O . KNIGHT .... 9 R.-.W.-. ELMORE R . PATTYSON.IO R.-.W.-.C. W. HENDERSHOT 11 R.-.W.-.GEORGE HARMAN 12 R.-.W.-.DAVID M . HORKMANS..13 R.-.W.-.EDSON J. LUNGER 14 R.-.W.-.EDWIN C . EAGLES 16 R.-. W . - . F R A N K L . GEARY 19 R.-.W.-.FRANKLIN S. ADAMS 20 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM NELSON 21 R.-.W.-. EDWARD D . PALMER ...22 R.-.W.-.FRANK W . BUTLER 23 R.-.W.-.JOHN A. EDELBLUTE ...25 R.-.W.-.OLCOTT W . LITTLE 26 R.-.W.-.ELLIS F I N K ...29
R. . W . R. . W . R. R. . W . R. . W . R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R. R.
Disl. No. . F . J . HERBOLSHEIMER..30 . H . L. HUMPHREY 32 . ANDRAL G . NORRIS 35 JAMES F . M C C O Y 36 H U G H B . DAVIS 37 .A. W. CANFIELD. 38 .JACOB P . SCOTT 40 .STANFORD M . SMART....42 .GEORGE MELVIN 43 .HARMAN J . BOWER 44 .C. W. MILLER, J R 46 . H A Y E S FLOYD ....47 . K . P. MCFARLAND 49 .ALONZO B . NICKOLS 53 . E U G E N E L . MORGAN ....55 . ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD..56 . CHARLEY B . ERSKINE....57 .VIRGIL E . SWAIN 59 . P E T E R J. PANKRATZ ...62
.w..w..w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w. .w.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama W.'•.JOHN M . ' K I N K E L . Arizona W.'' . W . A M B R BURNETT. British Columbia W.'•. AARON H . CONNETT. California M.'.W.''. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. Canada W.'•.JOHN C . KETCHESON. Cuba W.- .CHESTER B . R E E D . Chile W.' . GEORGE GETTY. England R.-. W -.ALBERT K . WILSON. Florida W -.WILLIAM S. BERGUNDTHAL. Georgia W.-.HARRY E . BEST. Idaho W.' .SIMEON M . FOX. Illinois ! M.-.W.' .MATTHEW M . MILLER. Ireland W ;•.OWEN J. WOOD. Louisiana .....M.-.W. •. CHARLES H . CHANDLER. Maine W. •.HUGH P. FARRELLY. Manitoba W.'•. JOHN A. FERRELL. Maryland W.- .MOSES H . COLE. Mexico (York Grand Lodge)....M.'.W.'•.MATTHEW M . MILLER. Minnesota W.'-.EZRA B . FULLER. Missouri M.'.W.-.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. Montana W.-.EDWIN H . VARNUM. Nebraska R.-. W.'•.WILLIAM I. STUART. New Brunswick W. -.HARRY E . PEACH.
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
New Hampshire New York New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Philippine Islands Puerto Rico Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
OF
KANSAS.
W; A. SIDNEY CHASE. M/.W/ MAURICE L . STONE. W/ FRANK E . DAVIS. M/.W/ ALEX. A. SHARP. W/ BRUCE GRIFFITH. W /. JOHN MCCULLAGH. W/ .JOSEPH D . F E L L . R.-. W; . CHARLES E . LOBDELL. W/ .FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY. M.'.W/ . WILLIAM L . BURDICK. M / . W / .ELRICK C . COLE. R.'. W/•. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH. W/ .EDWARD W . WAYNANT. - W/'.ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. W/•. CHARLES A. LOUCKS. W/•.BEN S. PAULEN.M.'.W/•.BESTOR G. BROWN. R.-. W/•. GILES H . LAMB. -.M.'.W/•.HENRY F . MASON. W/ .AUGUSTUS O . WELLMAN. M.'.W/ .THOMAS G . FITCH. W; .JOHN W . NEILSON. M.'.W/ . MARION K . BRUNDAGE. PAST MASTERS.
EDWARD W . WAYNANT... No. HOLMES W . HAVILAND ... PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER. FRANK E . DAVIS
JoriN C. KETCHESON R. C. POSTLETHWAITE JOHN D . GRAHAM WILLIAM H . HARRISON... EARL E . FAWCETT HARRY E . PEACH ALBERT J . BUCK MAYER EPPSTEIN AARON H . CONNETT SIMEON M . F O X FREDERICK A. REHKOPF. CHESTER B . R E E D BRYCE M C M U R T R I E DANIEL W . NELLIS GEORGE M . EAGLE RALPH W . SQUIRES JAMES C . DONCYSON PARDEE A. HOWE
2 3 3 5 10 11 12 12 12 12 14 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
EARLY W . POINDEXTER....NO. GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND WILLIAM H . HYER CHRISTIE J. FISCHER JOHN H . OSBORN HERBERT M . W E B B JOHN A. SCHILLING HARRY E . BEST JAY B . K I R K ROSS B . FRANCIS THOMAS J. BOONE GUY K I E N E THERON C . KIRKPATRICK JAMES W . M C C L U R E . . . FRANK L . STEVENS WILLIAM F . ELLISON ELMER F . STRAIN FRED C . FULLER FRANK W . MILLS WILLIAM S. EBERLE CHARLES A. GARDINER... WILLIS COATES
17 17 19 23 29 29 35 36 38 42 49 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51
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PROCEEDINGS
HARRY F . W H I T E EVAN DAVIS GROVER C . URBANSKY JOHN A. STEINMEYER
No.
51 51 52 52
FRANK A. Moss
52
HARRY G . M C P H E R S O N . . . RAYMOND H . MERRICK.... WILLIAM H . RUTTER WILLIAM STEELE HENRY M . JONES
52 55 56 57 59
THOMAS E. McCURRY
59
EARL M. HUDKINS CHARLES SORTER DAVID C . METHVEN C. T. MONTGOMERY FRANK B. LYON CARL HARRIS WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG .. ARTHUR J. WHITMORE JOHN K . DUNCAN J. C. BLOOD JOHN N . BEASLEY OLIVER M . ANDERSON STANLEY F . BERNER D O N WESTHEFFER CHARLES A. M C C A R T E R . . FRANKLIN S. ADAMS JOHN A. STEWART HARRY J . WILLIAMS W. S. BERGUNDTHAL H E N R Y G . BUECHNER JAMES ALLEN W E R N E R G . OPPERMAN.... H E N R Y C . BOWEN ROBERT HAWKINS EDGAR R . FULTON WILLIAM KRAEMER WILLIAM S. PETTIT THOMAS C . B A B E B E N S . PAULEN JAMES B . COLEMAN, JR.... G L E N CHAMBERLAIN LOUIS GERTEIS ROY H. CLOSSEN D A N I E L W. BLAIR D O N C . BEACH CASPER P. S W A N K . . .
60 60 60 63 65 65 66 69 70 70 70 72 75 83 84 85 86 86 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 91 94 95 95 96 99 99 102 103 103 103
OF
THE
February,
GEORGE L . PFUNDSTEIN ..NO. ARTHUR V. COOPER WILLIAM H . POWELL HUGH P. FARRELLY JOSEPH D . F E L L JOHN W . NEILSON L E W I S W . DAVIS JAMES R . HAYDEN DERRELL S. CALL â&#x20AC;¢ HENRY W . STACKPOLE DAVID J . MOORE JOHN A. FERRELL JOHN D . MCBRIAN JOHN M . K I N K E L ALFRED E . NOONAN ALBERT 0 . JUSTICE FRED B . BONEBEAKE ALBERT C . HASKELL FRANK F . HOGUBLAND CLIFFORD S. UNDERWOOD FRED W . KNAPP ALBERT C . MCCLINTIC .... AUSTIN DAUGHERTY CHARLES N . FOWLER A. SIDNEY CHASE OLNEY J . SILVERWOOD. CULVER D . YETTER PERRY E . MILLER THORP B . JENNINGS GEORGE W . EJ^LIOTT EMERSON B . WELLS THEODORE F . CLARK JOHN J. HAYS WILLIAM H . M I Z E FRANK G . BROWN REUBHIN J . SHAY WILLIAM B . WIRSHING .... ANDERS SORENSBN JACOB F . LADERER ARCHIE C . COOLIDGE........ HERBERT R . H U L L NEWTON C . BRACKEN FRANK STRAIN GEORGE W . TROUT JOHN MCCULLAGH JOSEPH E . PRITCHARD HARVEY O . DAVIS
103 103 103 103 113 113 132 133 134 134 136 136 136 140 140 141 141 142 144 144 145 145 145 146 146 146 148 150 152 153 153 158 160 160 163 171 171 172 172 174 175 184 184 187 194 196 200
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE OF
MOSES H . COLE No. 206 MORDECAI S . AMOS 209 GRAFTON D . WHITAKER.. 212 DAVID F . PORTER 212 CLARENCE R . ATEN 222
SADLIER J. HODGINS
225
JAMES NELSON GEORGE W . BAINTER GEORGE W . HART AUGUSTUS 0 . WELLMAN.. FRANK L . STURGES FRANK S. CRANE WILLIAM A. TINKER ROY D . CHRISTY HESTOR C . STEVENS ALBERT E . WHITAKER ELLIS F . PAULSEN BENJAMIN F . ZOOK ALPHEUS R. M E E K E R WALTER L . HOMMEL ALVA L . SWEARINGEN GEORGE W . SCOTT ALONZO B . CLINE JOHN R . SHOUP THOMAS H . PALMER
225 225 225 225 225 225 225 236 236 243 244 255 258 266 272 272 273 283 288
CHARLES A. LoucKS
289
FRANCIS S . PIERCE WILLIAM L . DAVENPORT.. EDWARD R . HAYNES ALBERT J. ANDERSON R. TREAT PAYNE OLIVER B . JONES HENRY A. SPIHER BRUCE GRIFFITH EDWARD W . W I N N
289 290 292 296 297 302 302 803 305
KANSAS.
LOUIS D . BLACHLEY
No. 307
IRANK H. CLARKE
307
GEORGE GETTY HARRY E. WALTER EZRA B . FULLER JAMES H . BARRETT PETER J. CLEVENGER EMERET L. ANDLER IRVING H . H.ALLOCK WILLIAM G . KELLEY WILLIAM M . WILLARD JOHN W . GIST LEWIS N . GIBSON ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER.... CLEMENT L . WILSON ULYSSES G . SLACK RANSOM STEPHENS JAMES D . WATERS MILES S . GILLIDETT WILLIAM M . ROBERTS JOHN TURNBULL, J R ALFRED SODERBERGER NELS D . SWENSON FRANK L . PARSONS OSCAR A. BROWN HARVEY A. THOMAS LUNDAY HAWKINS NAT B . SCRIBNER ARTHUR S . F R E E S E CARL M . TOMLINSON JAMES C . ELLIS HARRY W . WHITLATCH.... WILLIAM F . COSAND ELMER D . SAMSON
309 309 311 318 326 326 326 326 327 335 335 352 352 357 362 366 367 369 370 374 374 379 383 389 394 395 396 402 406 407 409 410
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES.
Smithion No. 1.—ALLEN
L . MARTIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Leavenworth No. 2.—FRED
T . N Y E , proxy for M.; JESSE A. HALL,
S. W.; BENJAMIN F . H E I S , J. W. Wyandotte No. 3.—WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, J R . , M . ; DEVIRDA H . B U R CHAM, S . W . ; P H I L I P E . STOTLER, proxy for J. W.
Kickapoo No. .4.—BENJAMIN F . HIGHFILL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Washington No. 5.—WILLIAM M . THISTLE, M . ; FRANK S . ALTMAN, proxy for S. W.; HENRY DIEGEL, J. W.
Lawrence No. 6.—ERNEST ROBINSON, S . W .
H . BALCO, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN H .
10
PUOCEEDINGS
OF THE,
February.
Union No. 7.—HERBERT F . COX, M . ; P E T E R F . MEADE, S . W . ; W I L LIAM S. PHILLIPS, J. W. Rising Sun No. 8.—ALBERT B . DICKMANN, M . ; ARTHUR B . CALAMS, S. W.; EDWARD P. BOWEN, proxy for J. W.
Acacia No. 9.—Gus WAHL, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. King Solomon No. 10.—JOHN HOPKINS CLARKE, proxy for M.; JOHN M . FELLER, S . W . ; EDMUND H . TERRY, J. W.
Jewell No. 11.—CALVIN E . ELY, proxy for M. and J. W.; ROBERT C . POSTLETHWAITE, proxy for S. W. Emporia No. 12.—FRANK
B . WOOD, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRANK H . '
CURRY, S . W .
Nemaha No. 13:—Louis S. SLOCUM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Great Bend
No. 15.—WILLIAM
WESTWOOD, M . ; MAYER
EPFSTEIN,
proxy for S. W.; GEORGE W . THATCHER, proxy for J. W. Lafayette No. 16.—HARRY L E E HEATH, M . ; JACOB LUND, proxy for S. W.; THOMAS B . ROBBINS, J. W. Topeka No. 17.—PETER BURKET, S. W .
COUTURE, M . , proxy for J. W.; FLAVIUS OTTO
Ottawa No. 18.—CHARLES
H . MARTIN, M . ; WILLIAM C . HARDING,
proxy for S. W.; LEVI T . LARSON, proxy for J. W. Olathe No. 19.—ROLAND'CECIL FAY, M . ; ADOLPH CONERUS, S . „ W . ; WILLIAM WHITFORD, J. W.
Valley Falls No. 21.—GEORGE W . ELA, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM B. MITCHELL, S. W . Palmyra No. 23.—CHARLES H . KALB, M . ; FOSS B . SMITH, S . W . ; WILLIAM E . BEARD, J. W .
Osage Valley No. 2U.—MARTIN
L . MBLSON, M . , proxy for J. W.;
R A L P H E . MEYER, S . W .
Longton No. 26.—WILLIAM P. BALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Neosho No. 27.—LON V. WATSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Pacific No. 29.—FRANK D . MATHIAS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Auburn No. 32.—;WALTER R . BLACK, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W. Mound City No. 3S.—FRED W . STUART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. s ; . — S E T H E . POAGUE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hiawatha No. 35.—FRANK W . STERNS, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Council Grove No. 36.—ELMER E. SCOTT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Paola No. 37.—JOHN C. FETTERMAN, M.; GEORGE M . COPLIN, proxy
for S. W. and J. W. lola No: 38.—ROY B . SANDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Seneca No. 39.—HORACE M . BALDWIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. De Soto No. JfO.—JOHN A. GIEBNER, S. W . , proxy for M.; RICHARD B . MCKINNBY, J. W.
McKinley No. 1,1.—RAY M. CLARK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Holton No. Ji2.—JOHN F . SAUNDERS, M . ; LYNN M . THOMPSON, S . W . ; CHARLES A. YOUNG, proxy for J. W.
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
OF K.ANSAS.
11
Easton No. J,5.—JOSEPH DECKER, S . W .
P. HALL, proxy for M. and J. W.; GRANT P .
Xenia No. ^7.—WALTER
E . BUELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Mackey No. .^S.—-WILLIAM MCADAM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Nine Mile No. U9.—WILLIS O'. THOMAS, M . ; HOMER D . CORY, S . W . L E R O Y ADAMSON, J. W. Lake No. 50.—EUGENE L . BLANTON, M . ; GRANT E . KELSEY, S . W . PRANK PERRY, J. W. Orient No. 51.—JOHN WILTON, M . ; HARRY R . BLANCHARD, S . W . ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J . W . Pottawatomie No. 52.—JAMES
W . FALKNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Wetmore No. 53.—A. PHILLIP LAPHAM, M . , proxy for S. W.; ALFRED HAZELTINE, proxy for J. W. Shawnee No. 5if.—JAMBS K . HUGHES, M . ; JOSEPH ERNSHAW, proxy for S. W.; A. CRESPO ANDREWS, J. W. Spring Hill No. SS.^^GEORGE T . ELLIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Coyville No. 57.—WILLIAM
STEELE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
McCracken No. 58.—JOHN W . CHENOWETH, M . , proxy for J. W.; PERCY GRUMBINE, S . W . Saltville No. 59.—GEORGE E . BORGBN, M . ; HENRY N . JONES, proxy for S. W.; THOMAS E . MCCURRY, proxy for J. W. Salina No. 60.—PAUL I. EDQUIST, M . ; BENJAMIN A. STRICKLBR, S . W . ; C. EDWARD HARVEY, J. W. Ridgeway No. 62.—JOHN B . VANDEGRIPT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Adams No. 63.—HARRY O. HUTCHASON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wathena No. 61^.—THOMAS B . CHALK, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Gardner No 65.—BERT ATWOOD, M . , proxy for J. W.; TRUMAN D . GORBSLINB, proxy for S. W. Burlington No. 66.—GLENN ARMSTRONG, S . W .
H . JONES, M . , proxy for J. W.; W. J.
Frankfort No. 67.—ANDREW
ANDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hiram No. 68.—JESSE B . MURPHY, M . ; CHARLES H . FRIEDBERG, S . W.; OTTO BABCOCK, J. W. Carbondale No.
70.—EUDORUS
E . GARDNER, M . , proxy for J. W.;
A R L I E V. ROBISON, S. W . Huron No. 72.—OLIVER
M . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Chetopa No. 73.—J. SCOTT WALKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wamego No. 75.—J. LUKE JOHNSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE W . JENKINS, proxy for S. W. Erie No. 76.—RALPH
C . HENDERSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
.
Delta No. 77.—JANVIER F . SKINNER, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE F . GUTHRIE, S. W . Corinthian No. 7 9 . ^ W I L L I A M J. SMITH, M . ; ERNEST B . THORN, S . W . ; CLYDE B . CRUMB, J. W.
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February,
Zeredatha No. 80.—MORTON A. HOUGHTON, M . ; CLARENCE H . GARRISON, proxy for S. W.; WALTER J. GRESHAM,.J. W . Tuscan No. 82.—WILLIAM Doric No. 83.—CHARLES R. FRYE, J. W .
J. BRADLEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
KELLY, M.; F R E D P A P B N H A U S E N . S . W.; FRED
Jefferson No. SJf.—FRED L . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sutton No. 85.—JAMES W . STEWART, M . , proxy for J. W.; OTTO H . ROMMEL, S. W . Sunflower No. 86.—CLIFFORD O . AVBY, J. W., proxy for M.; HARRY J. WILLIAMS, proxy for S. W. Mankato No. 87.—ARTHUR T . THOMPSON; M . ; EUGENE M . TYLER, S. W.; W. OGDEN W E E K S , proxy for J. W. Eureka No. 88.—JOSIAH Horne No. 89.—JOSEPH
S . PALLING, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. B . LOHMULLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Golden Rule No. 90.—FERDINAND GEORGE YOUNG, S. W .
VOILAND,
M . , proxy for
J. W.;
Marysville No. 9J.—EDGAR R . FULTON, proxy for'M.; WILLIAM KRAEMER, proxy for S. W.; ROBERT HAWKINS, proxy for J. W. Devon No. 92.—GEORGE A. VAN DYKE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Girard No. 93.—WILLIAM E . MURRAY, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM F. BEEZLEY, S . W . Harmony No. 9i.—ORIS
L . HAYS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Constellation No. 95.—GEORGE W . LOCKARD, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALBERT A. NATTIER, S . W . Delaware No. 96.—JAMES
B . COLEMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and,J. W.
Patmos No. 97.—BRUCE LOGAN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Benevolent No. 98.—JOSEPH
L . GOODELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Wichita No. 99.—LEVI H . KENAGY, M . ; GLEN CHAMBERLAIN, proxy for S. W.; CHENAULT C. GENTRY, J. W. Prudence No. 100.—FRANCIS J. W. Keystone No. 102.—GEORGE
A. JACKSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and W . PERRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Cedar No. 103.—CHARLES JOHNSON, J. W.
G . WOOD, M . , proxy for S. W.; HERBERT
Frontier No. lOU.—GEORGE E. BARLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Solomon City No.' 105.—DAVID F . CROWELL, proxy for M.; JAY SPAULDING, proxy for S. W.; MARION WRIGHT, J. W. Fidelity No. 106.—CLARENCE C . BAILEY, M . , proxy for S. W.; GRANT W. GULLICKSON, proxy for J. W. Fortitude No. 107.—CHARLES •Memphis No. 108.—JOHN S. W.
W . LANEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
T . MORRIS, J R . , J. W., proxy for M. and
Winfield No. liO.—WILLIAM F . PRIEST, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hesperian No. 111'.—FRANK PARR, M . ; CHARLES E . VAN VLECK, proxy for S. W.; THOMAS ATTERBURY, proxy for J . W.
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Blue Valley No. i i 2 . — J A M E S M . IJAYTON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. St. John's No. 113.—JOHN W . NEILSON, proxy for M.; JOSEPH D . F E L L , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Advance No. lilt.—ROY TAYLOR, J. W.
A. W E S T , M . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIS E .
Excelsior No. 115.—ARCH
RAMSEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Parsons No. 117.—JAMES
A. SINGISER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Alioona No. 118.—LESLIE D . CONNELL, M . ; PETER proxy for S. W.; ELOP F . PETTERSON, J. W. Cherokee No. 119.—CLYDE
0.
NIELSON,
A. LOVELAND, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Woodson No. 121.—ABRAHAM L . CABLE, M . ; HARRY WRIGHT, S . W . ; JOHN W . CABLE, proxy for J. W. Clifton No. 122.—ELIZUR
E . LARIMORE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Meridian No. 126.—ADELBERT WILLIAMS, S . W . Palestine No. 127.—SAMUEL Munden No. 128.—WILL
E . CLOUGH, M . , proxy for J. W.; R O Y
T . CRISTLER, M .
H . STRAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Belleville No. 129.—FRED M . ARBUTHNOT, M . ; HARLEY L . PIERCE, proxy for S. W.; FENTON V. B . W E E K S , J . W. Polar Star No. ISO.—IRVING Equity No. 131.—ANDREW Carson No. 132.—LEWIS
P . BELDEN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. 0 . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
W . DAVIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Crescent No. 133.—HAROLD M . HILL, M . ; EDWARD A. GRAY, S . W . ; OTTO A. KERSOW, J. W. Clay Center No. 13If.—DERRELL Vesper No. 136.—DAVID
S . CALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
J. MOORE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Cherryvale No. 137.—WILLIAM and J. W.
H . WILLIAMSON, M . , proxy for S. W.
Dover No. 138.—JOSIAH R . KING, M . , proxy for S. W.; PAUL M . LYTLE, proxy for J. W. Sedgwick No. 139.—HARRY S. W.
MCDONOUGH, J. W., proxy for M. and
Reno No. HO.—LINCOLN STEWART, proxy for M.; GUY E . YERKBS, S. W.; ALBERT E . NOONAN, proxy for J. W. Signal No. HI.—ALBERT Newton No. H2.—JOHN
O . JUSTICE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. A. HETZEL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Gilead No. m.—CHARLES ROY INGRAM, M . ; FRED H . PARKS, proxy for S. W.; GEORGE UNDERWOOD, J. W . . ML Vernon No. 11,5.—LLOYD R . LAMBORN, M . ; GEORGE BARDRICK, proxy for S. W.; FRANCIS E . WALKER, proxy for J. W. Ellsworth No. 11,6.—A. SIDNEY CHASE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Center No. 11,7.—THOMAS KELLETT, M . ; EARL L . MAGATHAN, S . W . ; JAMES DELAPLAIN, J. W. Wa-Keeney No. 11,8.—GROVER L . HAYS, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN C KiRKNER, S. W .
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February,
Thayer No. 149.—ESTILB M . EGAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wellington No. 150.—ALEXANDER
B . MANSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Douglass No. 151.—FRANK
M . BURGESS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Lebo No. i 5 2 . — N E W E L L R . KIRKHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Luray No. 15S.—WALTER E . PAUGBURN, M . ; O . I. STEVENSON, S . W . ; GEORGE W . ELLIOTT, proxy for J. W. Lincoln No. J5^.—EMANUEL R . FROBENIUS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Hope No. 155.—CLARENCE E . THOMPSON, M . ; JAMES W . EBY, proxy for S. W.; AVALON A. HOACH, proxy for J. W. Dexter No. 156.—WARREN
H . HOUSTON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Active No. 158.—THEO. F . CLARK, proxy for M. and J. W.; LARKIN M. MARTIN, S . W . Saqui No. 160.—MILTON Alma ^
F . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 161.—LOUIS B . B U R T , M . , proxy for S. W.; OLCOTT W . LITTLE, proxy for J. W.
Sabetha No. i62.—GLEN R . SEWELL, S . W . , proxy for M.; E. S. K E N NEDY, proxy for J. W. Greenwood No. 163.—FRANK
G . BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Atwood No. i64.—HODGE L . PADEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Farmers No. 166.—CHARLES
A. HELLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Larned No. 167.—KARL W. HOLZAPPEL, M., proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM H. VERNON, J R . , proxy for S. W. Parkervilh No. 168.—EARL T. HAUN, S . W .
C . REEVES, M . , proxy for J. W.; WALTER
Blue Rapids No. 169.—CLARENCE
A. HODGES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Sterling No. 171.—SAMUEL HASTON, M . ; JOHN B . KEELEY, proxy for S. W.; WALTER SLEDD, proxy for J. W. McPherson No. 172.—JAMES
A. CASSLER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Belle Plaine No. 173.—FRED W . HITCHCOCK, M . ; ELMER L . N E P T U N E , S. W.; GEORGE W. HARRISON, proxy for J. W. Western Star No. i 7.4.—JOSEPH A. BARKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kirwin No. 175.—FRANCIS
W . SCHILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Russell No. J77.—LELAND P . CLARKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Burr Oak No. 178.—PATRICK
H . O ' B R I E N , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J W. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—RAYMOND
C . HANSON, M . ; proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Bennington No. 180.—HARRY
WATTS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Lenora No. 181.—J. VIRGIL BARBO, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Burrton No. 18Z.—MILTON
J. W.
C . NICHOLSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
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Phillipsburg No. 181,.—HARRY B . HENDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hamlin No. 185.—JERRY L . SHERRER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Mountain Slope No. 186.—EDWIN W . COLDREN, M . ; THOMAS CROSSWHITE, proxy for S. W.; HERBERT O . CARTER, proxy for J. W.
Pittsburg No. 187.—HOLMES
WAGER, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM
W. W I N E S , S. W .
Newahcuba No. iS9.~RALPH M. BURLIN, proxy for M.; ANDREW S . MuiR, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES C . BRAY, proxy for J. W. Henri No. 190.—CHARLES WOODWARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Walnut Valley No. 191.—EARL B . HOPPER, M . ; JAMES O . HUGHES, S. W.; WILLIAM D. M I N E R , J R . , J. W.
Royal No. 192.—MURRAY
G . ROSS, M . , proxy for J. W.; RALPH C .
STEINER, S . W . Hartford No. 193.—CHARLES R . BAYSINGER, M . ; C . W . RICH, S . W . ; GEORGE RUMMELL, J. W.
Galena No. 191,.—JOHN PINSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN M C C U L LAGH, proxy for J. W. Hays No. 195.—GEORGE JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W., and J. W. Madison No. 196.—WILLIAM COBURN, S . W . , proxy for.M.; VICTOR E. LARSON, J. W. Canton No.
197.—JOHN
proxy for S. W.; Blue Hill No. 198.—IRA Norton No. 199.—JESSE Anthony No. 200.—NEIL Mulvane No. 201.—FAY Delphos No. 202.—JOHN
WALTER
COONS, M . ; ROSCOE H . EVANS,
GEORGE MERRICK, J. W. E . BROWN, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. B . MCFARLAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. C . RICE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. W . DICKINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. O . ADAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sumner No. 203.—CLARENCE A. HOUGH, M . ; F E L I X R . HOLLIS, proxy for S. W.; J. WALTER SKOOG, J. W. Downs No. 201,.—JOSEPH E . BREAKEY, M . ; ELMER ROY FARWELL, S. W.; LINDON J. W H I T E , proxy for J; W.
Eminence No. 205.—JESSE E . REYNARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harper No. 206.—MOSES H . COLE, proxy for M.; GEORGE MELVIN, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Occidental No. 207.—ARTHUR H . STEVENS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Friendship No. 208.—HENRY J. ASTLE, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Brookville No. 209.—EMIL F . JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Fulton No. 210.—HARRY L . WOODS, M . , proxy for S. W. and-J. W. Greeley No. 211.—HAZEN D . SWIFT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Olive Branch No. 212.—DAVID F . PORTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Twin Grove No. 213.—FRANK LINTNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ellinwood No. 217.—WILLIAM STECKEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Corner Stone No. 219.—DANIEL H . CRAWFORD, M . , proxy for S. W.; MARK F . RAMAGE, J. W. Lewis
No. 220.—LAWRENCE W . JEFFERIS, JAMES SUTHERLAND, proxy for S. W.
M . , proxy for J. W.;
Lebanon No. 22i.—LEONARD C . HOHR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. St. Bernard No. 222.—-FRANCIS E . FIELDS, S. W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Anchor No. 22U.—RUFUS
K . TRIVETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Siloam No. 225.—VICTOR S . BOUTWELL, M . ; LOUIS R . VESPER, S . W . ; JOHN D . STEVENSON, J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—EDWIN
W . M C C R O N E , J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Jamestown No. 227.—ETHAN Salem No. 228.—OTTO
J. M C B R I D E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
F . BORDEN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Ninnescah No. 230.—HIRAM
CLARK NEWCOMER, M . , proxy for S. W.
. and J. W. Long Island No. 231.—CHARLES
S . ADAMS, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Greenleaf No. 232.—JOHN
B . MITCHELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Clinton No. 233.—CHARLES Axtell No. 231t.—HUGH
E . RYAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
K I R K , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Garfield No. 235.—ALMO}^ H . CHAFFEE, S . W . , proxy for M.; B. BOND, proxy for J. W.
JAMES
Meriden No. 236.—JESSE
HARVEY, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Temple No. 237.—ALBERT
E . MALLARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Urbana No. 239.—WILLIAM
A. I L E S , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Soldier No.'21^0.—SILAS COCHERELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Linwood No. 2U .—EARL D . BECKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Miltonvale No. 2^2.—GEORGE
H . MOSS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Peace No. 2US.—RICHARD J. ROGERS, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALBERT E . WHITAKER, S . W . Mdrmaton No. 21,5.—-WILLIAM I. HAMMEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Tyrian No. 21,6.—HENRY
O . TRINKLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Chase No. 21,7.—GEORGE
W . SMITH, M . , proxy for S.. W. and J. W.
Scottsville No. 21,9.—F. MARION GORDON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Whiting No. 250.—JOHN SYMNS, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRANK E . C L E LAND, proxy for S. W. Stafford No. 252.—WILLIAM
R . JENKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ionic No. 251,.—JOHN D. STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Milan No. 255.—JOHN
ROBERT RESSLER, M . , proxy for S. W.; B E N J A -
MIN F . ZOOK, proxy for J. W. Lyra No. 256.—ROBERT
B . JONES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Morton No. 258.—J. ALLEN WARREN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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Bealtie No. 259.—WILLIAM
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RUSSELL CASSIDY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Ailica No. 262.—R. D. ELY, M . , ; MAX.BELLINGER, proxy for S. W.; EDWARD HILTON, proxy for J. W. Logan No. 26Jf.—WILLIAM
M. PARHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Moline No. 267.—FRANK C . ASHLEY, proxy for M. and S. W.; GEORGE H . CRANER, proxy for J. W. Bourbon No. 268.—IIEROY
D . HAYES, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Mistletoe No. 269.—JAMES
RAY LITTLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Armourdale
No. 271.—ANTHONY
VANOUS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kaw No. 272.—ARTHUR H . LONG, S . W .
H . STRICKLAND, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE
Unity No. 273.—MERLE R . COLVER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Black Diamond No. 27^.—CHARLES
MAHANES, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. 1^666 No. 275.—CLYDE
A. MARRS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ashland No. 277.—WILLIAM W. K I N Z I E , J. W. Barney No. 279.—HIRAM
G . CARSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN
E . WRISTEN, M . , proxy'for S. W. and J. W.
Brainerd No. 280.—LEWIS
E . ROSE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Millbrook No. 281.—THOMAS A. SHARP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Alpha No. 282.—RoscoE H. WILSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W . Preston No. 283.—JOHN
R . SHOUP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Anthem No. 28^.—ISAIAH
M.^RSHALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Argonia No. 2S5.—WILLIAM E . HANKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Oak No. 287.—WILLIAM
S . ARBUTHNOT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Cyrus No. 288.—THOMAS
H . PALMER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Emerald No. 2S9.—FRANCIS L . PIERCE, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W . Paradise No. 290.—CURTIS W . BURLIN, J. W.; proxy for M.; R O Y H. W I S E , proxy for S. W. Beulah No. 2 9 i . — R O B E R T BOND, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. • Glasco No. 292.—EDWARD Kiowa No. 293.—JAMES
R . HAYNES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
FLOYD BURT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Highland No. 296.—ALBERT
J. ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
.Apollo No. 297.—GEORGE W . CROSS, M . ; WILLIAM H . SNYDER, S . W . ; JOHN E . GRIEST, proxy for J. W. Samaria No. 298.—VINCENT
B . KVASNICKA, M . , proxy for S. W. and •
J. W. Cable No. 299.—HENRY
BREIDENSTEIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Fargo No. 300.—HADDOCK Hamilton No. 301.—HARKY
W . LANE, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. G . SLOAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
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February,
Gove City No. 302.—JAMES H . MCNAUGHTON, M . , proxy for S. W.; OLIVER B . JONES, proxy for J. W. Albert Pike No. 303.—HENRY
G . SEELYE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Randall No. 30i.—EARL
L . BARRETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Avon No. 305.—WILLIAM
S . GRIFFITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
St. Thomas No. 306.—VERNI L . C . SMITH, proxy for M. and J. W.; CARL G . EDDY, proxy for S. W. Kansas
No. 307.—HARRY PERRY, proxy for M.; JOSEPH E . BAIRD, proxy for S. W.; F R E D M . THOMPSON, proxy for J. W.
Alden No. 308.—WILLIAM
S . STOUT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Syracuse No. 309.—HARRY
E . WALTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Naphtali No. 310.—EMMETT
H . POWELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hancock No. 311.—CHARLES MILLER, M . ; WILLIAM A. WEIKAMP, S. W.; MINOT E . SCOTT, proxy for J. W. Santa Fe No. 312.—LINUS W . HOLMES, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES S . PATRICK, proxy for S. W. Severance No. 313.—LESLIE L . RUDEBAUGH, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE W . SPRINGER, S . W . Virginia No. 315.—ROY
W . COX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Coolidge No. 316.—HARRY J. W.
S . CRITTENDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Norcatur No. 317.—WILLIAM Wallace No. 318.—ARTHUR Norwich No. 319.—ORION
E . FARRIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Vermillion No. 320.—ELMER Goodland No. 321.—JOHN Ben Hur No. 322.—ALBERT Norton
N . VOGLES, J. W., proxy for M: and S. W. E . U K E L E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. B . SMITH, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
M . YEARICK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. L . DUNWELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 326.—HARRY J. HARKER, M . ; ALBERT R . MODELAND, J. W., proxy for S. W.
Hoyt No. 327.—LEWIS M . CHASE, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRANK E . BRENEMAN, J. W. Gypsum City No. 328.—CHARLES J. W. Arcadia No. 329.—EDWIN
E . GILLUM, M . , proxy for S. W. and
D . CROFT, M , , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
La Crosse No. 330.—HARRY W . GRASS, J R . , M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY T . F I S H , proxy for S. W. Hoisington No. 331.—RAY E . LEDGERWOOD, M . , proxy for J. W.: CLARENCE E . FARNSWORTH, S . W . Rob Morris No. 332.—CHARLES ' J. W.
G . WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Rosedale No. 333.—FRANK
RUSHTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oak Hill No. 33!,.—JOHN TRICKLE, S . W .
MALCOLM, M . , proxy for J. W.; GUST W .
Allen No. 335.—WILLIAM GIBSON, J. W.
HIEFNER, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN D .
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G . WALKER, M . ; ALFRED BRIGGS, proxy for
S. W.; P E T E R C . EMIGH, proxy for J . W.
Frederick No. 337.—BERT L . TURNER, M . , proxy for S. W.; SAMUEL F. BBTHERS, proxy for J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—E. HEWITT GRIFFIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lane No. 339.—SYLVANUS B . VINSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; AUSTIN O. SECREST, proxy for S. W. LeoH No. 3JtO.—WILLIAM C . DICKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parker No. Ski.—WILLIAM G . OLMSTED, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Maple City No. 3It2.—HARRISON D . COOPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Holyrood No. 3^3.—HARRY N . WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashlar No. 3^.—CLARENCE E . CHAMBERLAIN, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY FISHER, S . W .
Edna No. 345.—CLARENCE E . KELLENBERGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Moundridge No. 3i6.—DANIEL C . BABR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Spivey.No. 3i7.—OTHO J. FISH, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Hoxie No. 31*8.—FELIX R . ROBINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Olive No. 350.—CHESTER C. HOUSTON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Scammon No. 351.—RAY B . TANQUARY,' M . , proxy for J. W.; OSCAR HiSLE, proxy for S. W. Horace No. 352.—CLEMENT L . WILSON, proxy for M. and S. W.; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, proxy for J.°W.
Marquette No. 353.—CARL E . R . TAPPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W Summer field No. 351,.—ROY A. CONARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W . Chautauqua No. 355.—HENRY S. TUCKER, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W . Wellsville No. 356.—ALBERT D . HOSTETTER, M . , proxy for S. W. WILLIAM M . ORSBOURN, proxy for J. W.
Alta Vista No. 357.—WILLIAM MoORE, M.; LEWIS G. GIPPLE, proxy for S. W.; ULYSSES G . SLACK, proxy for J. W.
Sylvan Grove No. 359.—HARRY J. VAN LEEWEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jennings No. 360.—CHARLES D . BOULLS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Geneseo No. S6i.—ELI W . DEARDORFF, S.W., proxy for M. and J. W. Cuba No. 362.—CHARLES E . KNIGHT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Powhallan No. 363.—CHARLES W . LOYD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W . Valley Center. No. 361,.—T. TODD MCCLUGGAGE, proxy for M., S. W . and J. W. Baling No. 365.—^AUGUSTUS HEBLING, M . ; CLARENCE W . BOZWITH, S. W.; RALPH FOULKNER, J. W.
Plains No. 367.—MILES S. GILLIDETT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Stohrville No. 368.—FRANCIS C . COOPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W .
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OF THE
H . SKINNER, M . , proxy for S. W.
Hill No. 370.—FRANKLIN A. ADAMS, M . ; WILLIAM proxy for S. W.; RUSSELL SELLS, J. W.
Denison No. 372.—WILLIAM S. W .
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MILLER,
0 . MONTGOMERY, J. W., proxy for M. and
Morrill No. 373.—WILLIAM WHISTLER, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM SCHENKLEBERGER, S . W . Dwighl No. 371,.—WILLIAM BRUNSWICK, M . ; LOUIS C . MEYERS, S . W . ; ROY J. MAGUiRE,proxy for J. W. Delavan No. 375.—J. HYSON MOORE, proxy for M. and J. W.; GARY B . HANKENSON, proxy for S. W. Grand View No. 376.—ALLEN J. W. Zenda No. 378.—CHESTER
W . PADGITT, proxy for M., S. W. and
L . SCHOOLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Buffalo No. 379.—EDWARD E. BOWMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRANK L. PARSONS, proxy for S. W. White City No. 380.—CLARK R . WILLIAMS, M . ; A. E . NELSON, proxy for S. W.; W. W. ASKRBN, J. W. Grainfield No. 381.—ALVIN
E . BARBER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Wilsey No. 382.—WILBUR M . HENDERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN A. BARNES, proxy.for S. W. McDonald No. 383.—SIDNEY
G. BROWN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Protection No. 381,.—WILLIAM E . SNYDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Piper No. 385.—JACOB
A. FRISCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Tyro No. 386.—BENJAMIN H . DUNBAR, proxy for M. and S. W.; LOUIS M . ROOME, proxy for J. W. Emmett No. ?S7.—CLARKE S . POOL, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM S. PROUT, proxy for S. W. Spearville No. 388.—WILLIAM W.
S . TACKLEY, S . W.,-proxy for M. and J.
Freeport No. 389.—GRANT
BURTON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Natoma No. 390.—GEORGE
G. OTIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sylvia No. 3 9 i . — L E S L I E C . T E E D , M . , proxy for J. W.; LEWIS G . WAGNER, S . W . Fostoria No. 392.—JOHN
T . BARTLEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Mayetta No. 393.—CHARLES J. BLISS, M . ; FRANK A. PETERS, S . W . ; GEORGE D . LUNGER, J. W. Coats No. 39i.—LOREN
GILLETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Saffordville No. 395.—NAT
B . SCRIBNER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Wakefield No. 396.—JAMES
B . M C I N T I R E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Litidsborg No. 397.—JOHN J. W.
A. ALTENBORG, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Hepler No. 398.—WILLIAM C . HAGERMAN, proxy for M. and S. W.; ROBERT F . FRAILEY, J. W.
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Melody No. iOO.—JOHN ISAAC OKERBERG, J R . , J. W., proxy for M.; JOHN HORNING, proxy for S. W. Wakarusa No. i02.—GEORGE
A. PRATT, M . , proxy for S. W.; ARTHUR
O. MAY, proxy for J. W. Benedict No. J^OS.—FRANK PRUNTY, M . ; HARRY H . SINGLETON, proxy for S. W.; K E I T H E . SPRAGUE, J. W.
Saint Francis No. 1,01,.—JOSIAH CROSBY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kensington No. 1,05.—CHRIS WILLIAMSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; HENRY SANTROCK, J R . , proxy for J. W. Hugoton No. 1,06.—J.AMES C . ELLIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Scranton No. 1,07.—OTTO A. HARTWICH, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W . Arma No. 1,08.—JOHN W . RICHARDSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Haviland No. 1,09.—BAYARD J. LONG, M.', proxy for S. W. and J. W. Quinter No. 1,10.—ELMER D . SAMSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Climax No. 1,11.—EDWARD B . POWERS, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN J. LUNSFORD, J . W . RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
14 12 206
Representatives of lodges
535
District Deputy Grand Masters Total representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives present Number of lodges represented Number of lodges not represented Total number of lodges on rolls
_39 806
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Offlcers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.)
46 •.
343 _68 411
Fraternally submitted, JOHN MCCULLAGH, JOHN M . KINKEL, THOMAS C . BABE, ALBERT C . HASKELL,' PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, Committee.
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COMMITTEES.
The M.". W.'. Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—JOHN MCCULLAGH, N o . 194, Galena; THOMAS C. B A B B , N O . 95, Fredonia; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, No. 3, Kansas City; JOHN M . KINKEL, No. 140, Hutchinson; ALBERT C . HASKELL,
No. 142, Newton. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY
M . HOISINGTON, No. 142,
Newton; EDWARD W . WAYNANT, N O . 2, Leavenworth; CHESTER B . R E E D , N O . 17, Topeka; CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 146, Ellsworth; JOHN A. SCHILLING, N O . 35, Hiawatha.
On Finance and Property.—CHARLES
A. LOUCKS, NO. 289, Lakin;
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; M O S E S H . COLE, N O . 206,
Harper; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence. Tribune). On Jurisprudence.—HUGH
P . FARRELLY,
N O . 103, Chanute;
ELRICK C ! COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136,
Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER, N O . 311, Fort Leavenworth; CHARLES H . CHANDLER, N O . 51, Topeka. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges' Under
Dispensation.—BRUCE
GRIFFITH, N O . 303, Wichita; JOSEPH D . F E L L , N O . 113, Concordia;
EARLY W . POINDEXTER, NO. 17 (residence, Kansas City). On Correspondence.—MATTHEW M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence, Topeka), On Necrology.—JOHN D . MCBRIAN, N O . 136, Sedan.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK delivered the following address: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: BELOVED BRETHREN:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The laws of this Grand Jurisdiction provide that " T h e elective officers shall make annual reports of their ofBcial acts of general interest to the Craft, and upon such matter as may come under their observation and within the scope of their respective duties. The Grand Master shall include in his annual report a review of the condition of Masonry, with such recommendations as he may deem for the best interests of the Craft." In performance of this duty I have the honor herewith to present to your fraternal consideration the following report: SIXTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
At the outset, however, permit me to say that this gathering is memorable as being the sixtieth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, and we meet here today in the spirit of blended gratitude and pride as we think of our splendid history during the past sixty years. Masonry was planted in Kansas in 1854, but this Grand Lodge was organized at Leavenworth on March 17, 1856, having at that time three lodges working under charters granted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Kansas Lodge (afterwards named Wyandotte Lodge), Sm thton Lodge, and Leavenworth Lodge. There were at the time two other lodges working under dispensat on, namely, Kickapoo Lodge and Lawrence Lodge. On July 14, 1856, charters were issued to these two odges, and also to Washington Lodge, at Atchison. From that small beginning on March 17th, nearly sixty years ago, when but a handful of Masons organized this Grand Lodge, what a mighty change the years have wrought! What momentous events, both national and state, have taken place! The past sixty years have been in many respects the most important years in the history of the world, certainly in the history of our own country. A great nation, the noblest and proudest of earth, has been permanently established, and in our own commonwealth a great and prosperous State stands gloriously triumphant where sixty years ago a vast prairie solitude pre- ~ sented to loyal, brave-hearted men and women merely a heroic problem in the struggle for existence. The part that Masons took in the creation and upbuilding of this great State, in the development and preservation of its ideals, will ever be a source of gratification and.pride to this Grand Lodge. They translated into action their masonic teachings, and in Strength and Establishment laid the foundations of Kansas. Honor and glory to them, the Men of Old, and to ourselves
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renewed consecration to continue to the best of our ability their work so well and faithfully done. With the growth and development of the State, Masonry in Kansas has also grown and developed. Sixty years ago the representatives of three small lodges, having a membership of only a few score men, formed this Grand Lodge. Today it consists of the representatives of 411 lodges, having a membership of over forty-four thousand mep, and is one of the great Grand Lodges of the country, there being only twelve other States in the Union that have a masonic membership of over 40,000, and of these thirteen States Kansas has, in proportion to its population, the largest percentage of membership. In fact, Kansas leads every State in the country in the percentage of its masonic population except the States of Maine and Vermont, although the number of Masons in these States is less than the number in Kansas. On December 31, 1914, the membership of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction was 42,412. Our membership on December 31, 1915, was 44,062, being a net increase during the year of 1,650 members. While the net gain is apparently 94 less than the gain of a year ago, yet more degrees were conferred in 1915 than in 1914. In 1914, the total number of degrees conferred was 6,212. In 1915, the total number was 6,380, or 168 more than in the preceding year. In 1914, the number initiated was 2,813; in 1915, 2,948, or 135 more. More work was left incomplete, however, this past year than in the preceding year, there being 2,688 raised in the year just closed, against 2,705 raised in 1914. Moreover, owing to the continued improvement made by lodges in enforcing more strictly from year to year the collection of dues, 86 more members were suspended in the past year than in the preceding. I would not, however, brethren, have you obtain a wrong impression from my words. We ought not to feel as much concerned about quantity as we should about quality. Numbers we have, but our great study and care should be to weld together our members into an organization of efficiency, and especially to do all in our power to impress upon each and every lodge, and upon each and every brother, the ideals of Masonry, together with the accompanying duties of loyalty, service and. truth. Yet, while this is paramount, it is a source of pardonable pride to us all that the cause of Masonry has constantly attracted to itself, during these years of our history, so many worthy men, and it is to me an honor inexpressible to think that I am permitted to stand here to. day as the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, composed as it is of the most distinguished, the most representative body of men in the State. . IN MEMORIAM.
During the past year the Supreme Gall has come to 554 of the brethren in this Grand Jurisdiction. The official family of the Grand Lodge has remained unbroken, but among those who have passed away we find the names of one of our Past Grand Masters, of one of our Past
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Grand Secretaries, and of our Grand Orator of a year ago. We are helpless, as we sorrow for our dead, in attempting to assuage by our mere words the grief of those who mourn for husband, father, son; but Masonry is grounded upon the corner-stone of immortality, and in that blessed trust we'commend the souls of our departed brethren to the Eternal Father, and the widowed and the fatherless to His holy keeping. Although the Committee on Necrology will during this Communication present a general report in memory of our deceased brothers, the past official connection of three of them with this Grand Lodge calls for a tribute of appreciation and of love at this time. ERASMUS T . CARR. At the home of his daughter in Glendale, California, on May 12,1915, the veteran of our Grand Lodge fell asleep. I refer to B,:. W.-. Bro. ERASMUS T . CARR, who had attained to the
venerable age of nearly ninety years. He was born at Greenfield, New York, October 25, 1825. He came to Kansas in 1855, and was made a Mason in Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, in 1856. He was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1859, and in 1861 he was elected Grand Secretary, holding that office by successive re-elections for ten years. In 1868, he received the 33° in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and was elected an active member of the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. For many years R.'. W.". Bro. CARR was engaged in the business of building, and later followed the profession of an architect. About twenty years ago he removed from Kansas to Montana, later going to California, where he made his home with his daughter. He was the oldest Kansas-made Mason on our Grand Lodge rolls, having been made a Mason the very year this Grand Lodge was instituted. During the entire sixty years of our history he has been a Kansas Mason, continuing a member of Leavenworth Lodge until his death. As was said in the official circular of this Grand Lodge, issued upon his death as a memorial to be read in all our lodges: " H e has stood alone for many years as the only survivor of the pioneers of Masonry in Kansas. There now remains only the monument he builded in the hearts of his brethren of an honest, upright and well-spent life." DAVID BLIN FULLER. With deep sadness we report the passing away on May 17th of one of the Past Grand Masters of this Grand Jurisdiction, M.-.W.-. Bro. DAVID BLIN FULLER.
He was born in
Maine in 1853, graduating from Bowdoin College in 1877, which institution also conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts in 1880. He came to Kansas the following year, and was admitted to the bar at Eureka, December 14, 1881. He was made a Mason in Central Lodge, China, Maine, in 1876. Soon after his removal to this State he displayed great ability as a masonic ritualist and organizer. He passed through the various chairs of his home lodge in Eureka, served the Grand Lodge on important committees, and was advanced as a Grand Officer from year to year until he was elected, in 1892, to the Grand East, which office he filled with honor, dignity and fidelity.
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In 1908 he was chosen Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Kansas. He was also eminent in Scottish Rite circles, being honored in 1902 with the thirty-third degree. Upon the organization of the Kansas Masonic Home, he was elected President of its Board of Directors, in which position he manifested great industry and zeal. His genial, kindly spirit will never be forgotten by the brethren who knew and loved him. May the blessed peace of the Greater Life abide with him forever. ALFRED W . BENSON. On the first day of the New Year the hearts of thousands of his friends were filled with poignant sorrow at the news of the death of ALFRED W-. BENSON. A year ago he stood before this Grand Lodge as its Grand Orator, and by his earnest, sincere eloquence made vivid and real to us the spirit of his beautiful address, " A Vision of Life and Brotherhood." In the passing of ALFRED BENSON one of the sweetest souls of earth went into the immortal life. Soldier, lawyer, jurist, statesman, though he was, gracing with dignity and with honor every post he held, yet it was the man himself, his life, his character, that was the greatest thing. Patient, tender, gentle, kind, yet firm, strong, resolute and unswerving in the path of duty, he was one of nature's noblemen, one of GOD'S gentlemen. I t was the privilege of your Grand Master to serve for several years with this dear brother upon the faculty of our University Law School. I learned by personal acquaintance the inner and most beautiful side of his nature. His charity was as broad as the sunlight, his pity and compassion for all suffering as deep as the sea. He loved his fellowmen, saw good in them, believed in thern, and devoted his life to them. In his address, a year ago, after speaking of the inspiration of noble ideals, he said in conclusion: " I n the serene glow of these images we see the way through difficulties, and discover our pathway to the stars." These words but epitomize the story of ALFRED BENSON'S life. Through difficulties he traveled onward and upward with unflinching heroism. With firm faith in GOD he did a man's work in the world, never wavering, never faltering, ever keeping in the pathway of duty and of right, till now, in truth, amid the stars, he has entered into the Eternal Light. RELATIONS WITH OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
I t is gratifying to report that our relations with all other Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in correspondence continue to be of the most harmonious and fraternal character. While our correspondence has been almost entirely confined to various requests for the conferring of degrees, yet the most cordial interchange of courtesies has marked all such proceedings. On May 13th, I was most gracibusly invited by M.'. W.'. Bro. CHARLES W . WALTON, the Grand Master of Iowa, to attend the seventysecond Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, to be held at Cedar Rapids June 8th and 9th. It was to me a great regret that, owing to previous engagements, I was unable to accept this most highly appreciated invitation.
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Sometime last summer I received a communication from the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Washington, calling my attention to the case of a member of Axtell Lodge No. 234, in this Grand Jurisdiction, who being ill and destitute while sojourning in the State of Washington, and in the jurisdiction of Chehalis Lodge, was furnished with the necessaries of life by said lodge. Later, Chehalis Lodge sent to Axtell Lodge, 'n this State, a statement of the amount expended for medicine and food, and requested reimbursement. No answer being made to this request by Axtell Lodge, the Grand Secretary of Washington referred the case to me, and I suggested to Axtell Lodge that out of a spirit of a nice sense of honor it should reimburse Chehalis Lodge. This suggestion was not, however, adopted by Axtell Lodge. On January 27th, I received a communication from M.'.W.'. DAN S. McMiLLiN, Grand Master of Texas, calling my attention to a case of masonic charity extended by the Masonic Relief Bureau of San Antonio, Texas, to the widow, residing in said city, of a deceased member of Parsons Lodge No. 117, in this State. Later, when Parsons Lodge was asked to assist the brethren of San Antonio in the further relief of this widow, Parsons Lodge refused assistance on the ground that the deceased brother, after being suspended for some ;ime, had been reinstated only shortly before his death, and that when he was reinstated Parsons Lodge did not know the brother was married. To this answer the Grand Master of Texas replied, in his communication to me, that as far as the brethren of San Antonio are concerned they cannot refuse to aid the widow of a Master Mason in good standing, as admitted by Parsons Lodge, at the time of his death. As an act of fraternal courtesy to the Grand Master of Texas, I have brought _to your attention his communication upon this matter. In view of the past policy of this Grand Lodge, which has been observed now, for many years, governing its attitude on the question of reimbursement in charity, a full discussion of which will be found in the report of M.". W.â&#x20AC;˘. THOMAS E . DEWEY, set forth in the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge in 1903; And in further view of the ambiguity that exists in Section 86 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, it is the recommendation of your Grand Master that said By-Law be amended in order to make clear the established position of this Grand Lodge upon this important question, namely, that, in the absence of an explicit agreement, no lodge, either in this, or in any other Grand Jurisdiction, has any claim on any lodge in this jurisdiction for reimbursement for sums advanced as charity to, or in behalf of, a member of such lodge or his family. While it is true that some Grand Jurisdictions recognize the doctrine of reimbursement, yet this Grand Lodge has taken the view, in common with many other Grand Jurisdictions, that masonic charity should be bestowed for the love of the brethren, and without the expectation of reimbursement, and that the spirit of Masonry requires that help and assistance should be given to needy and worthy brothers, their widows
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and orphans, without reference to the location of the lodge of which the brother is, or was, a member. While your Grand Master loyally recognizes the authority of this established policy in this Grand Jurisdiction, yet he is of the personal opinion-that, in matters of considerable expenses by lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions in behalf of charity for our own brethren, the same fine sense of honor should govern our action that would influence you or me in private kindnesses extended by good friends to members of our own families. INSTALLING OF GRAND OFFICERS.
At the time of the installation of the Grand Officers at the previous Annual Sess.on of the Grand Lodge, W.". Bro. JAMES P. SAMS, who was appointed Grand Marshal; W.'. Bro. RICHARD H . THOMPSON, who was appointed Grand Sword Bearer; and W.'. Bro. WARREN O. PRATZ, who was appointed Grand Junior Steward, were not present. The Grand Master, on March 27th, installed Bro. SAMS as Grand Marshal, in the hall of Home Lodge No. 89 at Centralia. It was a sincere pleasure to the Grand Master to officiate at this ceremony and to install into this Grand Office one of his oldest friends in this State. The exercises were peculiarly grateful to Home Lodge, where Bro. SAMS has been an honored member for many years. On the 12th of March a commission was issued to W.'. Bro. CHARLES G. SPIHER, Worshipful Master of Gove City Lodge No. 302, to install W.'. Bro. RICHARD H . THOMPSON as Grand Sword Bearer. His installation accordingly took place at the stated communication of said lodge on March 20th. Likewise, on March 12th, a commission was issued to R.". W.\ Bro. FRANK W . DAVIS, District Deputy Grand Master. of District No. 8, to install W.". Bro. WARREN O . PRATZ as Grand Junior Steward. The exercises of his installation were held on the evening of March 19th. THE O F F I C E R S OF.THE GRAND LODGE.
I desire to place on record the great debt of gratitude that I owe to the various officers of this Grand Lodge for their loyal support during the past year, and to express my deep appreciation for the faithful discharge of their respective duties. They have responded to every call made upon them, and have ably and unselfishly devoted themselves to the interests of the Craft. Our relations have without exception been of the most cordial character, and I have found them not only wise counselors and able co-workers, but also men and Masons of high ideals and noble purposes. There will ever remain in my heart grateful memories of their many courtesies and valuable services. Especially have the duties of my office been lightened by the unfailing co-operation and help of R.-. W.-. Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, our able and efficient Grand Secretary. I have consulted with him time and time again upon the policies and precedents of this Grand Lodge,
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and he has been to me a tower of strength and wisdom by reason of his many years of service and experience in this Grand Body. I shall never forget his courtesy, kindness, sympathy and material assistance. Also to R.-. W.'. Bro. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, our Grand Treasurer,
I owe many thanks for many graceful courtesies and fraternal consideration. Owing to the fact that he is my good neighbor I have frequently -conferred with him upon matters of general interest to the Craft. I have also received generous help on several occasions from my illustrious predecessors, your Past Grand Masters, whose advice out of the plenitude of their experience has always been valuable. M.'.W.'. Bro. CHANDLER, my immediate predecessor, has most kindly been of aid to me in some important matters. To these good friends and brothers, one and all, I acknowledge my lasting obligations. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
During the past year I have had the privilege of commissioning the following brethren as Grand Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges, as follows: Manitoba—R.-. W.'. JABEZ MILLER, of Winnipeg.
New York—R.-.W.-. ALFRED S. HUGHES, of New York City. Nova Scotia—R.-, W.'. JOHN G . MITCHELL, of Halifax. Philippine Islands—R.-. W.'. WILLIAM H . TAYLOR, of Manila. For appointment as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, I nominated the following brethren: Illinois—M.-.W.*. MATTHEW M . MILLER, of Topeka, a renomination caused by the laws of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, which provide that Grand Representatives shall hold tfteir omce for a term oi" five years. Maine—W.-. HUGH P. PARRELLY, of Chanute, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of M.-.W.". Bro. DAVID B . FULLER. Montana—W.". EDWIN H . VARNUM, of Lawrence. •
New South Wales—W.-. PERCY SHINNEMAN, of Larned. Oregon—W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, of Cimarron.
Philippine Islands—W.\ FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, of Abilene. Quebec—W.-. CHARLES W . MILLER, SR., of Hays City. In due tirrie these recommendations were approved, the brethren appointed, and commissions issued to them. GRAND ORATOR.
The laws of this Grand Lodge provide that the Grand Master shall appoint a Grand Orator who shall address this Body at the Communication for which he is appointed. In performance of this most agreeable duty, I have the great pleasure to announce that the annual address at this Communication will be delivered by our distinguished brother, ARTHUR CAPPER, a member of Orient Lodge No. 51, and the Governor of the State of Kansas.
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NEW LODGES CONSTITUTED.
At the previous Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge five new lodges were granted charters. They were regularly consecrated, dedicated, and constituted by Special Deputy Grand Masters, as follows: Scranton Lodge No. 407, by W.-. EDWARD D . PALMER, on March
1, 1915. Arma Lodge No. 408, by W.-. ELMORE R . PATTYSON, on March
1, 1915. Haviland Lodge No. 409, by W.-. WILLIAM B . H E S S , on February
27, 1915. Quinter Lodge No. 410, by W.'. ROBERT L . STUBBS, on April 6,
.1915. Climax Lodge No. 411, by W.'. VIRGIL E . SWAIN, on March 11,
1915. Further particulars in connection with the institution. of these lodges will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
During the past year, I granted but one dispensation for the formation of new lodges. On May 25th, letters of dispensation were issued for the formation of a new lodge at Wilmore, Comanche County. Transcript and reports of the work of this lodge have been received by the Grand Secretary, and referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation for report and recommendation at this session of the Grand Lodge. COPY OF CHARTER.
On the night of October 23d the hall of Chase Lodge No. 247 was destroyed by fire, resulting in the destruction of the charter and all the lodge property. The Grand Master ordered a copy of the original charter to be engrossed and sent to this lodge, together with Proceedings, Laws, and other data to replace such material lost. This order was executed by the Grand Secretary. In this connection I desire to call with emphasis your attention to the recommendation made by the Grand Secretary relative to the important duty of each lodge to provide a proper safe or fire-proof vault for the protection against fire of its valuable papers. LAYING OF C O R N E R - S T O N E S .
During the past year nine corner-stones have been laid under the authority of this Grand Lodge. Your Grand Master officiated personally at four of these ceremonies, as follows: July 10, at Horton, the corner-stone of the new Baptist Church. September 28th, at Emporia, the corner-stone of the new Y. M. C. A. building.
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September 28th, at Emporia, the corner-stone of the addition to the Masonic Temple. November 25th, at Atchison, the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple. At Emporia the two corner-stones were laid on the same afternoon. The Grand Master was assisted in these ceremonies by R.'.W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, the Grand Treasurer; R.-.W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, the Grand Secretary; W.". FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, the Grand
Chaplain; and W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, the Grand Senior Deacon. The oration in connection with the laying of the corner-stone of the Y. M. C. A. building was delivered by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, the Governor of Kansas. Commissions were issued for laying corner-stones as follows: To R.-. W.". Bro. GILES H . LAMB, Deputy Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, at Herington, on August 11th; to W.'. Bro. F . M. WILLIAMS, of Hugoton Lodge, to lay the cornerstone of the High School Building, at Rolla, on September 4th; to R.'.W.". Bro. CHARLES W . MILLER, JR., District Deputy Grand Master of the 46th District, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, at Wa-Keeney, on September 21st; to R.-. W.-. GILES H . LAMB,
Deputy Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the Presbyterian Church, at Great Bend, on October 4th; and to R.-. W.-. JARVIS E . HODGSON, District Deputy Grand Master of the 45th District, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, at Downs, January 13th. These commissions were duly executed and returns of the proceedings made. Further details of the exercises in connection with all these ceremonies will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. DEDICATION OF MASONIC HALLS.
Two Masonic Temples have been dedicated during the past year, the Grand Master personally officiating on each occasion. On June 22d, the beautiful temple at Olathe was dedicated. R.-.W.". WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, the Grand Treasurer, was present
and assisted in the ceremonies. On December 31st, I dedicated the temple at Herington. The brethren of Kansas Lodge are to be congratulated upon their commodious and handsome home. Large audiences were present on both of these occasions, many visitors being present from surrounding lodges. T H E GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
A few weeks ago I received a communication from the Secretary .of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, calling my attention to the fact that the sixth annual meeting of this Association would be held iii the city of Alexandria on the 22d Inst., and suggesting that this Grand Lodge should, if possible, be represented at that meeting.
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The object of this Association is to erect a memorial to WASHINGTON the Mason: a memorial that shall be a splendid tribute of the love and veneration that Masons bear to the memory of this immortal brother. A site on the banks of the Potomac, ten miles from the city of Washington, has been selected for the location of this proposed Temple, and within it are to be placed, for perpetual exhibition, the valuable collection of WASHINGTON relics and memorials, of the value of nearly a million dollars. During the past few years, this object has assumed wide national proportions, and at the present time forty-three Grand Lodges are on its membership roll, besides the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, and several Grand Chapters, Grand Councils and Grand Commanderies. The Association has issued one thousand life memberships, of one hundred dollars each, limited to Masons and masonic organizations. The names of such individual Masons and masonic organizations are to be perpetuated in the memorial Temple, and are to compose a Charter Roll of Honor. Due to the fact that so many Grand Lodges of this country have already participated in this great national movement, I am of the opinion that this Grand Lodge should, at this Annual Communication, take some action for the purpose of showing its interest in this great cause. THE ACACIA FRATERNITY.
I t is with great personal interest and pleasure that the Grand Master, for the purpose of masonic information, calls your attention to the birth and development during the last twelve years of a vigorous and most promising masonic fraternity among American university students, known as The Acacia Fraternity. I t came into being at the University of Michigan in 1904, and has extended its chapters until it is now represented in twenty-four prominent American universities and colleges, stretching across the continent from Harvard University, in Massachusetts, to the University of California. In our own State there are two chapters, one at the University, the other at the Agricultural College. The organization is a typical college fraternity, composed only of students who are Masons. By reason of the splendid ideals of this fraternity, and for the further reason that its membership consists of bright, worthy, intellectual young collegians, many of whom are destined to be found among the leaders in thought and action in our country, and also for the added reason that they are interested in masonic research, I deem it a privilege to acquaint you with themi They rank high in scholarship, and are well worthy of our esteem and good wishes. I consider it propitious and fortunate for masonic influence that such a fraternity is firmly established in our leading institutions of university rank.
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It is with further pleasure that I refer to this organization, owing to the fact that three of the present officers of this Grand Lodge are members of it, namely, your present Grand Master, your Grand Treasurer and your Grand Secretary. The present District Deputy Grand Master who resides at Lawrence is also a member. On March 24th, the chapter located at the University of Kansas entertained these Grand Officers, and a delightful evening was spent with these young brothers. Our Grand Secretary is an enthusiastic member, and was made chairman of the national committee which prepared the ritual of the fraternity now in use in all the chapters in the country. In the State of Iowa there are also two chapters, one at the State University, the other at Iowa State College at Ames. In 1912 Grand Master Louis BLOCK, of Iowa, made mention of these two chapters in that State, and recommended the adoption of a resolution by the Grand Lodge of Iowa commending their aims and purposes. In compliance with his recommendation, the following preamble and resolution were adopted by the Grand Lodge of Iowa: "WHEREAS, A society denominated the Acacia Fraternity, composed of Master Masons who are students or members of the faculty in the universities and colleges of the United States, has been established; and "WHEREAS, TWO chapters of said fraternity have been established in Iowa, one in the Iowa State College at Ames, and one in the University of Iowa at Iowa City, both of which have received the cordial endorsement of certain prominent members of this Grand Lodge, who have accepted honorary membership therein; and " W H E R E A S , The Acacia Fraternity is founded for the purpose of aiding and encouraging its members in the acquirement of greater knowledge and usefulness, especially along masonic lines; therefore -bc-itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; : "Resolved, By the Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., that we are in hearty accord with the aims and purposes of the Acacia Fraternity, and that we extend to them, our student members of Masonry, our cordial sympathy and good will in their earnest search for further . light." It is naturally with some delicacy that your present Grand Master, who has been honored by the Chapter at Lawrence with membership, suggests your recognition of these loyal and scholarly- young Masons of Kansas; but if you will forget my connection with them, and will think of these young men as your brethren who are striving to follow in their university life the teachings of our Order, who are keeping lighted the torch of masonic illumination, and whose future influence will be given to the perpetuity of our great Institution, I believe you will agree with me that to extend to them our best wishes and our moral support will not only be a merited encouragement to them, but also a pleasurable satisfaction to ourselves.
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SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
Ninety-four special dispensations have been issued during the year. Fourteen of these were issued for the purpose of installing officers, twenty-six for the purpose of holding elections, and fifty-four for conferring degrees in less than the regularly required time. Follow" ing the precedents of past years, no charge was made for the issuance of dispensations for the election of officers or for special elections. In each of the fifty-four cases, however, in which permission was granted to confer degrees, the statutory fee was charged and collected, amounting to $270. This sum I have paid, as provided by law, to the Grand Secretary. In every case where a dispensation was granted to confer degrees in less than the statutory time, express stipulation was made that the candidate should exhibit suitaible proficiency in the preceding degree before being advanced. With reference to special dispensations for the conferring of degrees, your Grand Master is of the opinion that a more conservative attitude should be taken by the Craft in general. I t is true that the Grand Master has discretion to grant or to refuse a request for a special dispensation, but Masters of lodges should not look upon a special dispensation as a trivial thing, a mere favor to be had for the asking. Only in proper and well-considered cases should requests for degreedispensations be presented. Too often, the mere temporary convenience of a candidate seems to be a sufficient ground for an application for such a dispensation. In every case your Grand Master has refused to grant a degree-dispensation unless the grounds for the same were fully presented and the reasonableness of the request seemed meritorious. A number of requests came to the Grand Master during the past year for degree-dispensations in order that the applicant might "get his third degree in time to take degrees" in some other masonic order. These requests were connected with both branches of Masonry, the York and the Scottish Rite. In every case they were refused. Brethren, your Grand Master proclaims allegiance to both these rites, and he loves them both, but the foundation of the whole structure of Masonry is the Blue Lodge, the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. If you desire, Brethren, to strengthen and establish advanced-learning in Masonry, see to it that the candidate is first a worthy Master Mason, one who has learned thoroughly the first principles of the Craft, and has shown by his loyalty and devotion his fitness for promotion. Do not make. Brethren, the lodge the mere vestibule to higher degrees. Make it what it really is, the Great Lecture Hall of the Masonic University. Other degrees. Brethren, are intended to be advanced courses for such as are found proficient. OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
The number of our lodges, there being over four hundred of them, makes it physically impossible for any Grand Master to visit them all. Moreover, as a rule our Grand Masters are busy men, engrossed with many other duties both public and private, and it is not expected that
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a Grand Master will personally visit a large number of lodges. Moreover, our laws expressly provide for the visitation of lodges by the representatives of the Grand Master in the various districts. Despite these facts, every Grand Master has earnestly desired to visit, during his term of office, as many lodges as possible, not alone for the purpose of fraternal greeting, but also for the purpose of informing himself concerning their general condition, and for the further purpose of extending encouragement to such lodges as may especially be in need of words of brotherly cheer. In the prosecution of this desire, your Grand Master during the past year has spent much time in visitation, having made over sixty official visits. These visits have been widely distributed throughout the State. ' I have visited the oldest lodge and the youngest lodge; the largest lodge and the smallest lodge. I have visited lodges that are housed in beautiful temples, and lodges that meet in small and even inconvenient halls. I have visited lodges that are doing accurate and impressive work* and lodges that are in need of instruction. I n one matter, however, they were all alike, and that was in their gracious, kindly welcome and loyal hospitality. When I assumed office a year ago I requested and obtained from M.". W.'. Bro. CHANDLER a list of all the lodges visited by him during his term of office. I desired this list in order that I might avoid any extensive duplication of his visits, and although I have visited by invitation some lodges that he visited, yet the great majority of my visits have been made to other places. By this method of coordination your Grand Masters during the past two years have visited a hundred different lodges in the State, located in fifty out of our present total of ^ixty-three districts. I planned to visit a number nf nt.hpr 1OHCTO= v.ri*:time and opportunity prevented. Particularly have I desired to visit lodges that have seldom been visited by a Grand Master, and in the execution of this plan I have visited some lodges over forty, and even over fifty years old, that have informed me that they have no record of any previous visit from a Grand Master. I am of the opinion that in the course of, say, a dozen years every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction could be visited by Grand Masters under some plan of coordination of visits. I believe such a plan would be helpful, not only to the units of our organization, but also to the Grand Lodge itself. Wherever I went I met strong, noble-hearted men and Masons, and, as I have said, the courtesies extended to me were gracious, generous and most kind. I here again thank with sincere and heart-felt appreciation the many, many brethren who welcomed me with great cordiality, and gave to me as the representative of this Grand Lodge the full measure of their respect. I t is invidious to speak of particular courtesies when all were kind, but there were several occasions during the year that I feel I ought to mention, some on account of the occasions themselves, and some on account of personal reasons, since the latter were attended with special acts of honor to your Grand Master, acts that will ever remain among the precious memories of my life.
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On February 22d, I visited Emporia Lodge No. 12, on the occasion of its semi-centennial celebration. The communication was graced by the presence of our venerable Bro. M.'. W.'. J. JAY BUCK, who was
our Grand Master in 1884, over thirty years ago. On this occasion your present Grand Master, as a souvenir of his visit, was presented by the lodge with copies of some of the published writings of two of Emporia's most distinguished citizens. On June 24th, St. John's Day, I attended a district picnic at Columbus, an out-of-door meeting, largely attended by the brethren of the Tenth District. An interesting program was presented consisting of addresses, music and recitations, and including addresses from repreâ&#x20AC;˘ sentatives of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mrs. B. S. GAITSKILL and Mrs.
ELIZABETH MAGIE, the Grand Treasurer of t h a t Order.
On October 18th, I attended the exercises of the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, at Osawatomie. On November 18th, I was present at the commemoration of the forty-fourth anniversary of Cedar Lodge No. 103, at Chanute. On November 19th, I visited old Smithton Lodge No. 1, at Highland, one of the most' memorable visits of the year. The following day I visited the graves of Bro. SMITH and Bro. VANDERSLICE, the pioneers
of Smithton Lodge, and historic names in Kansas Masonry. Bro. SMITH was the first Master of Smithton Lodge, and first Deputy Grand Master of this State. Bro. VANDERSLICE was the first Grand Junior Warden of Kansas. I found the base of the monument erected by this Grand Lodge to the memory of these two brothers in very bad condition. I t is in need of immediate repairs. On November 20th, I visited old Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, now located at Potter. I felt what I trust was a pardonable pride when I was informed both by Smithton Lodge and by Kickapoo Lodge that I was the first Grand Master to visit either of these lodges. During the month of December I installed the officers of five different lodges, as follows: Rising Sun No. 8, at Fort Scott, December 17th; Girard Lodge No. 93, Deceniber 18th, at Girard; lola Lodge No. 38, December 21st, at lola; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, December 22d, at Geneseo; and Paradise Lodge No. 290, December 23d, at Plainville. There remain two other occasions that I have said I wish to report to you by reason of the special honor conferred upon me as your official representative. On May 11th, during the session of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar a t Lawrence, I was officially received, most courteously and with marked honor, as the Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. The fact that six Past Grand Masters of this State participated in this reception made the occasion all the more worthy of being recorded here. I thank the Grand Commandery for its loyal expressions of devotion to Ancient Craft Masonry on that day. The other occasion comes nearer to the heart, because it was a purely home occasion, and my only justification, perhaps, in mention-
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ing it here, lies in the fact that the honor was extended to your Grand Master, and as Grand Master I desire to leave on record my grateful appreciation, and to tell the brethren of my home town that of all the generous acts of kindness showered upon me during the year, their act on November 16th, when Lawrence Lodge No. 6 and Acacia Lodge No. 9, also of Lawrence, honored me with a reception both as Grand Master and as a local brother, will I trust, be the last masonic memory to leave me. The kind and generous acts of friends wheresoever found are treasured in our hearts, but kind words and generous acts that come from the oldest friends, the home friends, are treasured a little dearer still. I feel sure that every brother here will understand and appreciate my thought. To a number of lodges that extended to me, in the kindest terms, cordial invitations to visit them, but which invitations I most regretfully was unable, by reason of other engagements, to accept, I desire to express my deep appreciation of, and gratitude for, their loyal and fraternal courtesy. CHANGES IN DISTRICTS.
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For greater convenience and efficiency in the administrative work of this Grand Jurisdiction, the Council of Administration upon the advice of the Grand Master and the co-operation of the Grand Secretary, increased the number of districts from fifty-eight to sixtythree. A number of changes were also made in the distribution of lodges among the districts in order to facilitate the work of the District Deputies. Full particulars of these changes will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. DISTRICT DEPUTIES.
For the purpose of executive administration the Council of Administration, as provided by law, divides this Grand Jurisdiction into districts. At the present time there are sixty-three such districts, the average number of lodges in each district being between six and seven. The District Deputies are appointed each year by the Grand Master, who makes these appointments either upon his own knowledge of the fitness of the appointee or upon the recommendation of others whose advice he seeks. The office of District Deputy Grand Master is one of great honor and dignity. Each District Deputy is the personal representative of the Grand Master in his district, and inspector of the work. During the term of his office, he possesses the rank of Past Grand Junior Warden. He is the judicial magistrate of his district, unless other provision is made by the Grand Master. His position is one of great authority and influence. It is his duty each year to visit each lodge in his district, and to report to the Grand Master certain prescribed information obtained through such visits. It is his duty, also, to make special additional reports when requested by the Grand Master,
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These District Deputies are the executive agents of the Grand Master and the eyes of the Grand Lodge. It is intended that these important official positions should be filled by able, well-qualified brethren, of fair business ability, and of great integrity, brethren who will realize and appreciate the high mark of distinction placed upon them. In fact, our law provides that they must be either Masters or Past Masters of lodges. Each lodge in the district owes the same respect, within the scope of his official duties, to the District Deputy Grand Master as to the Grand Master himself. The sixty-three District Deputies appointed at the beginning of the year have remained with one exception an unbroken administrative family. On November 1st, Bro. ARTHUR S. FREESE, of the Sixtythird District, resigned his office by reason of his removal from the State. Bro. FREESE was a loyal and efficient District Deputy, well known to this Grand Lodge as a former Grand Chaplain. In regretfully accepting his resignation the Grand Master expressed his appreciation, of Bro. FREESE'S past services, and extended the best wishes of this Grand Lodge for his happiness and success in his new field of labor. To fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Bro. FREESE, Bro. FRANCIS R . WEST, the Master of Wakefield Lodge No. 396, was appointed. In reviewing the year's work, I am gratified to report that the great majority of our District Deputies have proved themselves to be the strong, able, efficient officials that their high office demands. To every faithful District Deputy of this, or of any other year, this Grand Lodge rejoices to extend its official appreciation. There have been, however, during the past year, a few District Deputies who have failed to perform the duties imposed upon them. Whether this has been due to a lack of appreciation of the importance of the duties of the office, or to a lack of interest, or to inexcusable neglect, I am not prepared to say. At times, good reasons have arisen whereby it was impracticable for a District Deputy to perform the duties of his office. In every such case I have gladly excused the non-performance. It is only the cases of apparently voluntary omission of duty, of failure or neglect accompanied by no word of justification or excuse that I reprove. Forty-seven Deputies of our sixty-three visited all of their lodges in due season and transmitted all of their reports to the Grand Master on or before January 1st, as requested by him. Six other Deputies completed their work later in the month. The work in ten districts was not completed. Three hundred and ninety-seven lodges out of 411 have been reported, leaving 14 with no report, namely: No. 65, in District No. 5; No. 211, in District No. 9; No. 72, in District No. 12; Nos. 197, 251, 276 and 397, in District No. 33; No. 59, in District No. 39; No. 43, in District No. 49; No. 183, in District No. 55; No. 400, in District No 60; Nos. 335 and 374, in District No. 61; and No. 296, in J)istrict No. 63. Satisfactory excuses were given and accepted in
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the cases of the non-visitation of No. 72, in District No. 12, and No. 296, in District No. 63. The Deputy of District No. 33 failed to send in reports on four of his lodges. I very much regret that every lodge in this State was not visited during the year, since I made strenuous efforts to have this done. Masonry means thorough, complete, efficient work. The Grand Master during the past year has repeatedly called the attention of all his District Deputies to the importance of promptness and completeness in their visitations. No one can plead lack of notice. There are certain other matters to which for the sake of future improvement in our excellent system of Deputy supervision of lodges I deem it my duty to call attention, matters that have been officially disapproved by me during the past year. They are as follows: Failure to answer with business promptness, or failure to answer at all, letters pertaining to Grand Lodge business; holding masonic trials without first submitting the charges and specifications to the Grand Master; and, especially, sending in reports based upon no actual visitation, but made up by some officer of the local lodge and transmitted to the District Deputy, and, thereupon, in turn, sent by the District â&#x20AC;˘ Deputy to the Grand Master. The plea is made that it has been customary to do this, when it was inconvenient to visit a lodge in person. If the examiners of banks, insurance companies, and other corporations obtained their information in such a way, their reports would admittedly be of little value. I speak of these things only to promote, in our common love and zeal for the Craft, the welfare of our great Organization. The great impression that I desire to leave upon your mind is not the fact of inefficiency in a few cases, but the splendid, loyal, efficient service of our . -TT^Jafriof T^^orvvifi^a oo o v.'holc T l i c ' hâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;vc v.'crkcd in uC^son und out of season. They have been zealous in building up the cause of Masonry, some of them for a number of years. They have sacrificed their time, their business, their money, that they might serve the brethren and this Grand Lodge. They have earned the reward of loyal and faithful officers. To each and every one of them who has done or tried to do his duty, I express my personal appreciation and gratitude, and in the name of the Grand Lodge declare them worthy of distinguished honor. I have two recommendations to make in connection with our District Deputy Grand Masters. One is that as they are expected to be present at each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and as their presence at such Communications is necessary for conference and instruction, they should be allowed their expenses in connection with such attendance, as in case of the Grand Officers. The second recommendation is that a distinctive official apron be authorized for District Deputy Grand Masters, one which they may be permitted to obtain at their own expense, and to wear even after the expiration of their office. I believe such a mark of honor and distinction would materially add to the dignity and consequent efficiency of the office.
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DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The most influential factor in our system of administration for promoting the general efficiency of our lodges is the district meeting. In such meetings the officers and members of the lodges in a.district meet in some centrally located lodge room, and there receive official instruction in the conferring of the degrees, particular emphasis being laid upon the floor-work. In addition, general instruction is given in all other needed masonic matters, full opportunity being afforded for freedom of questioning. Coupled with the proper leaven of fellowship and hospitality, these meetings are most beneficial both for instruction and for fraternity. I t should be ever kept in mind, however, that the primal object of.these meetings is instruction, they being, in fact, schools of instruction fostered and encouraged by the Grand Lodge. They are not gatherings for the purpose of showing neighboring lodges how . well a certain lodge can perform the work upon an actual candidate, but meetings where lodge workers have an opportunity to see correctly exemplified the approved work of the State under the direction of the Lecturer, or of some other competent instructor duly commissioned by the Grand Master.' It is needless to say, consequently, that at all such meetings there should be no actual candidate, but an assumed candidate, represented by some volunteering brother. Only in this way can instruction and criticisms be given at each step of the work. Your Grand Master of a year ago reported the holding of sixteen district meetings. In the year just closed we have held thirty-six, a most encouraging gain. I also rejoice to report that in these districts in which meetings have been now held for several consecutive years there is an increasing interest from year to year, demonstrating the great value of these gatherings. I t was my desire to hold, if possible, meetings for every district in the State, not necessarily in every district, since it may be found more practical in some of the less populated districts to combine two districts into a single meeting. In order to make the influence of these meetings State-wide I wrote to each one of our sixty-three District Deputies an urgent request to make provision, if po^'-.ible, for such a meeting of his district. Over forty of our -District Deputies promptly responded to this letter, and before the end of the year I received replies from them all. The Grand Master, with the material aid and co-operation of the Grand Secretary, had arranged for several meetings, and some of them had been held before this general appeal was made, but in response to the communication mentioned plans for other meetings were inaugurated, and thirty-six in all have been held, accredited to the following districts: Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33,35, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 53, 54, 56,- 59 and 62. There were several other districts that made full arrangements to hold meetings, but they were compelled by bad weather conditions, sickness, or other circumstances beyond their control to cancel their dates. Several other districts had justifiable excuse
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in not attempting at all, this year, to plan for conventions. In fact, there were only about fifteen districts out of the entire sixty-three that failed to show evidence of real interest in this important work. In some cases it was the fault of the local Deputy, in others of the lodges themselves. All the meetings, with two or three exceptions, were conducted by W.-. Bro. HARVEY O. DAVIS, our Lecturer, who with
ability, faithfulness, iand unwavering courtesy, and great geniality of manner, performed the duties of his office with great success. I desire, as Grand Master, to express to Bro. DAVIS my great appreciation of his loyal and efficient services during the entire year. The Grand Secretary also devoted much time to these meetings, both in their preparation and in personal attendance upon them, adding thereby greatly to the interest and efficiency of the instruction. The Grand Master had the pleasure of addressing the brethren at a number of these conventions. The Grand Lodge a year ago appropriated $300 for the expenses of the Lecturer in attending these meetings. The large number of meetings held this year more than exhausted this appropriation, and the hope and expectation that the number of these meetings will increase from year to year until every district in the State will annually have the benefit of them, makes it important and necessary that this appropriation should be increased. Accordingly I recommend that the sum of $450 be appropriated for the ensuing year.for this great purpose. GENERAL CONDITION OF LODGES.
The general condition of the 397 lodges visited is excellent. For this fact the Graft at large is to be congratulated, since the influence for good of the whole system largely depends upon the strength, harmony, and efficiency of its individual units. The Grand Master has carefully examined all reports, and has written to the lodges, after such examination, commending for the things found excellent, and calling attention to things found deficient, and it is a great satisfaction to report that out of the 397 lodges returned, 232 lodges have"received no adverse criticism. This is a splendid showing. I t means that 232 lodges are reported to be in good condition in general, that their financial status is satisfactory, that their accounts are accurately kept, that the laws regarding the collection of dues are strictly enforced, that the general conditions of the work is good, that the authorized ritual of the Grand Jurisdiction is conscientiously observed, that the lectures are always given in full at the conclusion of the degrees, and that peace and harmony prevail among the brethren. This is a roll of honor and the fine thing about it is that this first rank in rating is taken by lodges of all sizes, ages and means. Lodges large and small, old and young, show equal loyalty, obedience and zeal. Furthermore, p would not have you understand that all the remaining 165 lodges^fall appreciatively below the efficiency of the first rank. Many of them are
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fully equal save for some oversight on the part of some official, such, for example, as lack of proper ballot-box, lack of certain paraphernalia, failing to display the flag in the lodge room, failing to audit accounts, or failing to spread such audit upon the rriinutes. Of this class, still excellent save for some such slight criticism, there are 44 lodges, making a total of 276 lodges, or about 70 per cent., that are in excellent or, at least, good condition. Serious .criticism I have to report in the cases of 121 lodges. Of these, 63 are reported as not promptly enforcing Sections 124 and 125 of the By-Laws regulating the collection of dues, and this despite the fact that all lodges were warned against this delinquency by the preceding administration. I have notified each one of these lodges of this failure in its duty. Thirty-seven lodges are reported as failing to give always the lectures in full at the conclusion of the work, and this in the face of the edict of the Grand Master a year ago. I have notified each one of these lodges of its disobedience. Over forty lodges were reported as being deficient in the ritualistic work and in need of instruction. The Grand Master immediately took up the question of instruction with each of such reported lodges, and I am glad to say that all but nine of them made satisfactory explanation, or else have already made arrangements for instruction. Nine of them, however, have failed to show a proper.spirit, because, although I have written to them repeatedly calling their attention to this deficiency, and to the law governing failure properly to learn and perform the authorized work; and although I have warned them that unless satisfactory arrangements for instruction be made within a certain time, it would be my duty to report them to the Grand Lodge, satisfactory answers have been received from none, and no replies at all from some. These nine lodges are the following: Nos. 69, 126, 202, 209, 216, 260, 320, 386 and 391. Lodges Nos. 202 and 386 were also reported in need of instruction in the preceding year. I am of the opinion that in case of lodges failing to enforce the laws regulating the collection of dues, and likewise in the case of those failing to give always the lectures in full, a vote of censure should be passed by the Grand Lodge. In the case of those lodges that have failed to respond to the call of the Grand Master for instruction, I am of the opinion that all such lodges should be required to obtain oflttcial instruction within a reasonable time, or otherwise be ordered to suspend all work until proving themselves able to perform it. The chief objection urged to instruction is its cost, some lodges saying they cannot afford it. There is no merit in such an excuse. A lodge which maintains it cannot aSord to pay the comparatively slight cost of an instructor, when an instructor is needed, is neither a credit nor a strength to Masonry. Efficiency often means sacrifice, and always means loyalty and zeal, a state of preparedness. Masonry can safely tolerate no other attitude. I have prepared for the incoming Grand Master a list of those lodges which have promised to provide for instruction within the next ninety days, also lists of lodges not giving the lectures in full, and likewise of those not enforcing
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the law governing the collection of dues. By this means all such lodges may receive merited credit for their improvement. No reported lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction can plead lack of notice, since I have fully informed each and every lodge of its reported delinquencies. With reference to the ritualistic work of a lodge, that is a matter that depends not only upon the officers, but also upon the members in general. It is the duty of the officers to learn the work thoroughly, and it is the duty of the members to see to it that a proper standard of good work is insisted upon in the lodge generally, and that officers are selected with due consideration of their ability and efficiency. Excellent work does not depend upon large membership. Some of the best work in the State is found in some of the smaller lodges, and some of the poor work is found in some of the larger lodges. It is expected and required that all lodges shall take a just and commendable pride in the efficiency of our beautiful and impressive work. I wish I could deeply impress upon some of our lodges the great and primal requisites in our organization, namely, loyalty, duty and obedience. Moreover, a great need in some of our lodges is life and enthusiasm. Some lodges are dead in spirit. A weak and dormant lodge, one in which the members have no pride, one which they habitually neglect, is worse than no lodge at all. Such a lodge is a standing local humiliation to the magnificent Order of which it assumes to be a unit. There is a need. Brethren, in some parts of our Grand Jurisdiction of a better understanding of the meaning of Masonry. . Furthermore, there is no place where decorum and dignity are more imperative than in a masonic lodge. Let the lodge room, and also its approaches, be made attractive, and kept neat, orderly, and well lighted. These matters involve no great expense, and they are very important factors in the giving of correct impressions to candidates. OFFICIAL OPINIONS.
The By-Laws of this Grand Lodge provide that the Grand Master shall include in his annual report a digest of his opinions given upon the construction and application of masonic law. In compliance with this duty I report that numerous questions of masonic law have been submitted to me during the past year, but in all but two cases these were readily answered by the clear and positive provision of the law already existing. The two cases in which I rendered opinions are as follows: First, in connection with a proposition to establish a new lodge in the suburbs of a certain city in this State, said suburb not being incorporated, but being a platted town, the plat extending almost up to the city limits, there arose the question whether, if such proposed lodge were established, its jurisdiction would extend to a point half way between the limits of the platted town and the corporate limits of the city, or would it extend only from the hall of the proposed lodge to a point half way to the city limits. The question was based on the two notes on page 27 of the
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Grand Lodge Laws under the title "Corporate Limits," the point being whether there was a distinction in these notes between the term "corporate borders of a city" and a platted town. In answer to this question I rendered the following opinion: " If a new lodge is established in a platted but unincorporated town, the territorial jurisdiction of such new lodge extends to a point equidistant between the limits of the said platted-town and the corporate or platted limits of the city or town having the nearest lodge. No distinction is made between the terms 'limits of a platted town' and 'limits of an incorporated city.' The second opinion was rendered in connection with an invitation extended to the Grand Master to officiate at the laying of a corner-stone of aJVIasonic Temple on Sunday. The question was whether Sunday was a permissible day for such a masonic ceremony. Your Grand Master gave the following opinion: "Sunday is not an appropriate day, as a matter of masonic policy, for the laying of corner-stones under masonic auspices. Our ancient brethren, in reverence of the Grand Architect of the Universe, hallowed the seventh day as a day of rest from toil. The laws of this State and country generally recognize Sunday as a day of cessation from labor, and the laying of a corner-stone is masonic labor." The Grand Master desires to say in connection.with this opinion that no personal feeling enters into it, but that it is desirable that the question should be decided as a matter of masonic policy. Similar decisions have been reached in other Grand Jurisdictions. These opinions are submitted subject to your approval. THE MASONIC HOME.
The monument to Kansas Masonry stands in the city of Wichita. I refer, of course, to the Kansas Masonic Home. For twenty years this practical evidence of masonic brotherly love has been quietly and unostentatiously translating into action our ideals of fraternal sympathy and relief. Its cause is near and dear to our hearts, and in its work we all take an individual pride. For fifteen years the internal management of this Home has been supervised by Bro. JAMES and Sister MARY SNEDDEN, who, respectively
as Superintendent and Matron, have devoted themselves earnestly and faithfully to their work. For several years, however, the Board has realized that these loyal friends, owing to their failing health, would feel it incumbent upon them to sever before long their relations with the Home, and seek a well merited rest from their labors. We have tried, however, to postpone their departure as long as possible, well knowing their worth and efficiency. A year ago, your Grand Master, in his annual address, referred to the health of Bro. and Sister SNEDDEN which we all â&#x20AC;˘ hoped was improving. Despite our earnest and prayerful hopes, Bro. SNEDDEN became ill the latter part of March, and, owing to the increased solicitude of his care. Sister SNEDDBN'S
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strength also gave away, and early in June they were both compelled to ask for leave of absence. I t was hoped that this respite from labor might do great good, but in that hope we were again disappointed. Bro. and Sister SNBDDBN returned to the Home after six weeks' absence and ambitiously tried to go on with their work. They positively insisted upon retiring at the end of the year, but they had a pardonable pride in completing fifteen years of service. They had counted, however, beyond their strength, and in a short time after their return in July they decided that they must permanently lay down their work. With great reluctance, and with deep appreciation of their services, the Board accepted their resignation. They finally left the Home on August 26th. I went to Wichita to wish them GoD-speed upon their journey to Mississippi, and Bro. FITCH and I accompanied them to the train. I expressed to Bro. and Sister SNEDDEN the grateful thanks of the Board, of this Grand Lodge, and of the Craft in general for their faithful, loyal, devoted service during so many years. I told them, as I here again tell them, that our sympathy and best wishes and fraternal love will ever be with them, and that we sincerely trust that under the healing influence of rest and care they may be permitted yet to enjoy years of blessed rest and comfort. In recognition of their services, the Board voted to continue their full salary to the end of the year. During the interregnum that followed, and which in fact had already existed for several months, M.'. W.\ Bro. FITCH was the strong right arm of the Board. In season and out of season he looked after the internal affairs of the Home as well as could be done under the circumstances. Necessarily, in the absence of a local head, the discipline of the Home had become impaired. I t was imperative that a new Superintendent and Matron be selected as soon as possible. To this matter the Board gave great care and consideration. Finally, on October 2d, Bro. DANIEL P. BURDICK and Sister ANNIE E . BURDIGK, of
Lawrence, were elected to these positions. On account of the relationship existing between them and the Grand Master, he took no part in tha election. The Superintendent is now an affiliated member of Wichita Lodge No. 99, and both the Superintendent and the Matron are affiliated members of the Eastern Star Chapter in Wichita. The annual meeting of the Home Board was held in the city of â&#x20AC;˘^Vichita, at the Home, on January 18th, all the members of the Board being present except M.". W.'. E. W. WELLINGTON, who was detained by illness in his family. The reports of the Secretary and of the Treasurer were presented, audited, and found correct. The reports of the other committees were also presented and approved, likewise the reports of the Superintendent and Matron of the Home, and the report of the Home physician. The report of the House Committee, the committee that has in its charge the more direct supervision of the internal affairs of the Home, was presented by its chairman. Sister EMMA W . PORT, Past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the representative of that Order on the Home Board. In this report the committee said:
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"Your House Committee having made a thorough investigation of the Home, find the house in good condition, clean, and sanitary, and the family, especially the old people, well satisfied, happy and contented. Everything is well kept. " W e notice with pleasure the improvement in the conduct of the children and their deportment, and we feel like commending the management for their effort with them, and we heartily endorse the employment of Mr. and Mrs. BURDICK for the position of Superintendent and Matron." In a letter addressed to the President of the Board since the annual meeting, Mrs. PORT further says: " I n addition to the report made to the Board, I wish to say that Senator. LAMB"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;after the adjournment of the Board meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"expressed the desire to inspect the Home and know more about it than he had ever known before. We spent most of the afternoon in going over the Home, looking into the children's rooms to see what clothes they had and how they were kept. We also inspected the kitchen and the bake-room. Mr. LAMB decided he could not find one thing to criticise. I think our new Superintendent and Matron have accomplished much in the short time they have been in the Home. The children are well behaved, and I see a great improvement in them. The fact t h a t they were so long without a head made it hard for anyone to take up the work, but they have shown themselves equal to the occasion." The members now on the roll of the Home family number 99, consisting of 29 men, 20 women, 30 boys, and 20 girls. During the past year there have been 20 admissions to the Home. Six members have died, and H having attained majority have been discharged by order of the Board. The net increase of Home members for the year is 3. The Home has had many visitors during the past year. It should be remembered that visitors are always welcomed and that the Superintendent and Matron are always glad to show them through the Home. We are justly proud of our Masonic Home, and believe it will compare favorably with any other similar institution in the country. The total receipts of the Home from all sources during the past year were $44,627.86. Of this amount $12,100 was received from payments on loans, more than four thousand dollars from interest on loans, and the sum of $21,181 was derived from the fifty cents per capita assessment upon our masonic membership throughout the State. The sum of $2,696.05 was derived from the per capita of the Order of the Eastern Star. In this connection I desire to memorialize the loyal, devoted interest that the Order of the Eastern Star has always shown in the Kansas Masonic Home. The brethren should never forget that the zeal and unselfish co-operation of this Order has been a source of great strength to the Home, and that we owe its members a great debt of gratitude for their sympathetic and material assistance. Our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks are given to this noble ally of the Masonic Fraternity. The endowment fund of the Home was increased from $23,434.61 on January 1, 1915, to $27,089.01 on January 1, 1916. The total for all Home and administration expenses for the fiscal year was
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$17,326.03. In accordance with the practice of past years the Home Board, by resolution of the Council of Administration, has also dispensed Grand Lodge relief to the amount of $1,159.. The total number of persons now receiving such relief is.eleven. The summary of the Home's financial condition on January 1, 1916, is as follows: Assets. Cash on hand Mortgage loans.. Total Liabilities. Guardianship funds, invested in loans Endowment.funds, invested in loans Available assets Total
$ 4,285.25 63,700 00 $67,985 25
$ 7,191 43 27,089 01 33,704 81 $67,985 25
The amount of our available assets are $33,704.81 against $27,718.85 a year ago; against $17,703.20 two years ago; and against $2,357.94 three years ago. There has been a gain of over five thousand dollars of the Home general fund invested in loans since January 1, 1915. A more detailed and comprehensive report of our condition and finances will be presented to you in the official report of M.'. W.'. THOS. G. FITCH, the Secretary of the Home. Your Grand Master has now served four years upon the Home directorate, and he desires at this time to express his great admiration and respect for the business-like way in which the affairs of the Home are managed. Men of business training, experience and of important affairs have through sheer devotion to the cause given freely of their time and counsel to the interests of the Home. The Order of the Eastern Star has also had a most faithful, competent and efficient representative in the person of Mrs. EMMA W . PORT. There is one,. however, to whom I feel it my duty to express, publicly and officially before this Presence, particular appreciation and merited acknowledgment. It is our M.". W.". Bro. FITCH. Day by day, week by week, month by month, he has given his time, his experience, and his wisdom to the welfare of our Home. Being the only Wichita member of the Board, much responsibility has fallen upon him. With rare faithfulness and devotion he has ever been true to this trust, and a great part of the success of our Home affairs is attributable to him. Among the most memorable incidents of the year at the Home was the Christmas tree and the Christmas celebration. It is a cause of great gratification to report that the total Christmas cash donations â&#x20AC;˘ to the Home from its many friends amounted to $1,324.60, the largest Christmas donation, I am told, we have ever had. In addition to all this, there were many, many other material donations during the year and also at Christmas time. I said at the beginning of this report upon
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the Home that the monument to Kansas Masonry stands in the city of Wichita. This is true, but the soul and spirit that inspire and make possible this monument are in the loving, unselfish hearts of the members of the various masonic bodies and of the Order of the Eastern Star throughout the length and breadth of this great State. GRAND LODGE OFFICE
BUILDING.
In the matter of our new office and library building, your Grand Master desires to emphasize his opinion that this is the most important subject requiring attention at this Annual Communication. At the fifty-eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge two years ago, M.\ W.". Grand Master COLE called the attention of this body to the condition of our library and office building located in this city. He recommended that some definite action should be taken upon the subject. The matter was referred by the Grand Lodge to the nex.t administration. At the next Annual Communication, that of a year ago, M.'. W.". Grand Master CHANDLER reported at length iipon the condition of the building and the needs of the Grand Lodge in relation thereto, and earnestly recommended that immediate provision should be made for the erection of a suitable fire-proof building on the site of our present building, for the purpose of providing adequate quarters for office, library, and museum needs of this Grand Lodge. The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers a year ago was of the opinion that this recommendation of the Grand Master should be referred to a special committee for consideration and report at that Communication. This special committee was duly appointed, and later submitted the following report which was adopted. " T h a t the Council of Administration be and is hereby empowered to erect in the city of Topeka on the real estate now owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge a building suitable for and to be devoted to the needs of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in properly bestowing its library, its accumulation of records and memorabilia, and the conduct of the business affairs of the Grand Secretary's office, and Secretariat of the coordinate Masonic Grand Bodies of Kansas; that the Council of Administration be empowered to apply the funds of this Grand Lodge, not otherwise bestowed by statute or appropriated by legislation, to the accomplishment of this purpose, anticipating if needs be the surplus revenues of the General Fund, provided that the total expenditure shall not exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars." Soon after the close of this Grand Lodge a year ago, the Council of Administration .with much enthusiasm planned the execution of this great and important trust. Frequent meetings were held, and whole days were devoted to the consideration of preliminary matters. Architects were invited, by means of notices in the public press, to submit competitive plans, and on March 31st the Council of Administration was in session from noon till midnight in conference with various architects who had submitted plans for its consideration.
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The result of this and of subsequent meetings, after considering the proposed building from every point of view, was that the Council of Administration realized more and more, as the subject was more carefully studied, the requisites of such a building. I have summed up those requisites in masonic terms, namely, wisdom, strength and beauty: wisdom in planning a building large enough to provide for the library, office and museum needs of this Grand Lodge for many years to come; strength and durability in the structure itself, and in the building material used; and beauty in the finished edifice, since it should not only be an object of pride to the individual members of the Craft, but also a worthy illustration of the builder's art, since it is to be the home of an Order that is founded upon the symbols of architecture. We found that within the limits of the appropriation made it would be impossible to construct a satisfactory building that would provide for our needs for more than fifteen or twenty years. We were of the opinion that it was not the desire of this Grand Lodge to spend fifty thousand dollars upon a temporary building, that is, a building that would require expensive enlargement in a dozen, or fifteen years, but that this Grand Lodge desired a building for its official home that would meet all reasonable requirements during several generations to come. When, a year ago the appropriation was made, our ideas of the needs of such a building and of its cost were not definite. Your Council of Administration could have done several things. It could have built a building for $50,000, only, however, by reason of its inadequacy, to disappoint you in the end. It could have planned for a building costing $75,000 or $80,000, begun the work, and have asked later for your approval. The Council felt that neither- of these courses was wise. The whole matter was too important, too big, and too serious to be undertaken hastily. No emergency faced us, and the Grand Secretary informed the Council that a year's delay would cause no serious impairment of the work in his office. For these reasons the Council on April 19th took the following action as appears by the official minutes: "The Council by the unanimous vote of those present, determined not to proceed further with the erection of such a building, but to report the facts to the next Communication of the Grand Lodge for such action as it may see fit to take, and. to present, with such report, plans and specifications for a building for the purpose contemplated adequate for the requirements of the various Grand Bodies for a period of time commensurate with the cost of such a building." In accordance with this resolution, based upon the facts and conditions herein recited, a suggested set of plans, together with data relative to the needs of the Masonic Grand Bodies for office, library, and museum space are now at the disposal of the Grand Lodge for consideration, and I ask for your most earnest and thoughtful judgment upon them. Personally, it would have been one of the greatest privileges of my life could I have laid the corner-stone of our Grand Lodge Building during my administration. I know, however, that I shall be much happier to think that a building worthy of the needs and dignity of this Grand Lodge is erected, even though I have no part in it, than
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to realize that a mistake had been made in the erection of an inadequate structure. I believe it is our duty, Brethren, to see to it that an appropriation be made large enough to cover the reasonable'cost of a building that shall supply our needs for many years to come, and which also shall reflect honor and credit by reason of its simple yet stately beauty upon the Masonic Fraternity of Kansas. I t would appear that to accomplish this will require more funds than the Grand Lodge now has available or that it can reasonably hope to accumulate from its annual surplus. It will therefore be necessary to consider ways and means for providing the necessary funds to accomplish this purpose. If it should appear after due consideration and discussion that it is not wise or prudent to pursue such course at this time, then the entire project ought to be temporarily abandoned. In that case, the present building would have to be made habitable and safe for office purposes for some years to come, and the library, memorabilia, and surplus printed matter should be placed in reasonably safe storage. This course, however, would deny to Masons of the present day access to the valuable library, documents, and articles of historical value which the Grand Lodge now possesses. It is my official belief and recommendation that the project of a new building should be prosecuted along such lines as will surely and safely provide for our needs for a long time. The decision, however, of the whole matter is respectfully referred to the wisdom and judgment of this Body. IN CONCLUSION.
The office of Grand Master has from time immemorial been one of the highest dignity and honor, an office that has added lustre even to crowned heads who for the time being have sat in the Grand East, yet it is also an office of great responsibility arid of many duties. Authority and Power are not as properly descriptive of it as are Leadership and Service. But, alas! leadership requires great wisdom, and efficient service depends largely upon time and strength, and these are qualities and conditions that often thwart our best efforts. When I accepted this exalted office a year ago I promised you that I should regard it as a sacred trust, and as far as that ideal is concerned I have tried to the utmost of all that was within me to preserve it. The laws of this Grand Lodge and the welfare of the Craft and the Cause have been my constant monitors, and to them I have endeavored to be faithful. I have not hesitated to exercise authority where authority was needed, but it has always been the authority of the office and not of the individual who occupied it. I have insisted upon prompt compliance with and obedience to the laws of this Grand Lodge, and have held them, without exception, to be superior to the wishes of any lodge or of any individual member. I have tried to make it emphatic that loyalty and obedience to the Grand Lodge are absolutely necessary in order to preserve our great organization. I have no sympathy with the view entertained by some that the Grand Master should be merely a cour-
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teous, aflfable gentleman, giving expression only to complimentary words. Such a view is utterly erroneous. The Grand Master is the head of the Craft, the Superintendent and Overseer of the Work throughout his Grand Jurisdiction, the chief executive and upholder of the laws of the Order. He should inform himself as far as possible as to the actual conditions of the lodges, and should encourage where zeal and interest are growing faint, commend when commendation is merited, and rebuke where reproof is needed. This is the only way in which organization, uniformity and efficiency can be obtained. Even the great majority of lodges and brethren who appreciate that the duties of a Grand Master are many, fail, nevertheless, to realize how many they are. I t is generally supposed that the bulk of his duties consists in laying corner-stones, dedicating temples, granting special dispensations, and visiting lodges. It does not occur to them that such public duties constitute only a small part, a very small part, of his work. â&#x20AC;˘ The amount of correspondence in recent years has become great. During the past year your Grand Master has written over three thousand official letters. Much of this burden could be lifted if brethren would put only a little more study upon our laws, since many inquiries partake of the nature of simple questions easily answered by reference to the very plain provisions in our laws. On the other hand, in a jurisdiction as large as ours the necessary amount of natural and reasonable correspondence is considerable. During the past year your Grand Master, in connection with the reports of the District Deputies, has by official correspondence given notice to every lodge of all matters in which such a lodge was upon visitation found deficient. This has necessarily required considerable time. My purpose in calling attention to the many duties of the Grand Master is to urge the officers of lodges and also individual members to seek first the information they desire- from the Constitution and ByLaws of this Grand Lodge, never hesitating, of course, to consult the Grand Master when in doubt. Especially would I urge brethren to avoid referring to the Grand Master little piques and disputes. They should, of course, be unknown among Masons; but if they do arise they should be settled at home ih the spirit of brotherly love. I should very much regret if what I have said should cause any to think that the work of the year has been a hardship. No, a thousand times no, my Brothers. I have called attention to these things merely to make lighter, if possible, the work of those who follow me. The work of the year has been a privilege, an opportunity, a joy. I shall ever look upon it as one of the blessed years of my life. The Grand Master's annual address is also his official valedictory, and in this connection I wish to say. Brethren, that my chief desire throughout the year has been to promote a greater and more loyal devotion to our venerable Order. We should ever remember that Masonry is not a mere social organization, not a mere fraternal order, but that it is the oldest, noblest, most dignified, and most exalted association of men in the history of the world. It is not mere ritualistic
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cant that pre claims this Organization more ancient than the Golden Fleece or the Roman Eagle, and more honorable than the Star and Garter, because it is both historically and ethically true. If your notion of Masonry is that it is merely one of many social or fraternal lodge-systems, correct it. If your notion' of Masonry is that its mission is the propagation of fanatical doctrines, or the opposition of any particular ecclesiastical influence, you are absolutely mistaken. If your notion of Masonry is that it has accepted you as a member because you are of commercial, political, or personal importance, you are in error. If your notion of Masonry is that it unrighteously protects its members â&#x20AC;˘who have -wickedly violated human law, you need to be admonished that Masonry will knowingly tolerate no such member within its ranks. If the notion of any non-Mason is that Masonry is an unholy alliance of men bound together by secret oaths for the purpose of unlawful advantage or gain, or for the purpose of promoting plans or schemes of disloyalty, dishonor, or injustice against church. State, or any lawful organization, such one is merely entertaining the false, wicked, and pernicious calumnies of Masonry's enemies. If, however, on the other hand, your notion of Masonry is that it is a brotherhood of sincere, loyal, earnest men who believe in the universal Fatherhood of GOD, in Truth, and in Brotherly Love, beliefs held not as mere sentiments, but translated into deeds of loyalty, charity, kindness, sympathy, helpfulness, and forgiveness; if your notion of Masonry is that its very first lesson is to be good and true; if your notion of Masonry is that its highest desire is to promote the true happiness of man, to enlarge his nobility, to cultivate his manhood; if your notion of Masonry is that its highest mission is to recognize the universal Deity and to do good to all; if your notion of Masonry is that by means of its great and eternal lights it would direct mankind to higher and better things, and that it is founded and established upon the broad, universal, ethical principles that pervade all true religion, that in its temples the children of every faith may gather, the Pagan, the Christian, and the Jew, each possessing his differences in "opinion, yet all possessing a unity in life and in love; if these be your views of Masonry, then "grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel," for they are the eternal verities of our Order. Masonry is a life of service, of duty, and of love.. All of the ancient orders, mysteries, collegia, guilds, and societies which have contributed to the evolution of Masonry were dedicated to human service. Masonry is an organization of strong and sturdy men who are striving with the aid of the Divine Light to keep the leaven of truth within the world. A Mason acts upon the square, he keeps his word; he strives to walk uprightly before GoD and man; he hears the call of humanity regardless of faith, or sect, or creed; he loves his country, and loyalty is his watchword; above all he is a builder and a preserver of home, of State, of country, and of the ideals of brotherhood and truth. My Brethren, these.things are the test of our Masonry, and these things are Masonry. Though you or I have joined the Chapter, the
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Commandery, and the Shrine, though you or I have attained to the thirty-third degree of the Scottish Rite, yet if you or I have not Masonry, it is nothing. For, my Brethren, one may have all the so-called degrees and all the decorations, insignia, and honors of Masonry, one may be very proficient in the ritualism of the Order, and yet not possess its Spirit and its Truth. The task you have apportioned me is done. I thank you from the deepest recesses of my heart for the great honor, the greatest of all masonic honors, that you have bestowed upon me. I have tried, Brethr ren to keep the faith, and it has been my constant effort to preserve the reputation of the Fraternity unsullied. And now, may the richest favors of the Universal Father attend you, may wisdom direct your footsteps, and strength and beauty be descriptive of your lives. When labor at last is finished may you by means of the true wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;My Father in Heaven, My Brother on Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; be admitted by the Grand Architect into The Lodge Invisible. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM L. BURDICK, Grand Master,
Upon motion of M.-. W.*. ALEX. A. SHARP, the address of the M.'. W.". Grand Master was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H , Grand Treasurer, presented t h e following report. To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted: LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 1, 1916.
W. F . MARCH, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.-. W.\ GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
..q-f. Receipts. Feb. 15.—Balance on hand.. $ 15,904 47 Feb. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary $ 26 59 Feb. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary 100 00 Feb. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary 87 50 Mar. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary...... 9 00 Apr. 27.—Received from Grand Secretary 25 00 May 22.—Received from Grand Secretary 10 00 June 3.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 June 3.—Received from Grand Secretary 52 50 June 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 540 00 July 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 July 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 804 00 Aug. 13.—Received from Grand Secretary 87 50 Aug. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 Oct. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 450 00 Oct. 28.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 1916. Jan. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,203 00 Jan. 5.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,749 00 Jan. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary 2,275 00 Jan. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary 178 74 Jan. 10.—Received from Grand Secretary 5,182 00 Jan. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary 5,847 00 J a n . 12.—Received from Grand Secretary 3,965 00 Jan. 12.—Received from Grand Secretary 495 50 J a n . 13.—Received from Grand Secretary 4,474 00 Jan. 14.^-Received from Grand Secretary 3,522 00 .Jan. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary 270 00 Jan. 17.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,949 00 Jan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 8,464 00 Jan. 19.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,265 00 Jan. 19.—Received from Grand Secretary 415 00 Jan. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary 3,437 00 Jan. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary 171 0 0 = 47,134 33 Total
$63,038 80
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Disbursements. 1915-1916.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 257 inclusive, except Nos. 61, 199 and 246 $39,753 49 Transferred to Charity Fund 2,435 87 Balance on hand 20,849 44 Total
$63,038 80 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1915.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund
$ 1,878 35 2,435 87
Total
$ 4,314 22
Disbursements. 1915.—Warrants 61, 199 and 246 Balance on hand
$ 1,184 00 3,130 22
Total
$ 4,314 22
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the council of Administration: Spring Township, Harper County: No[ 10, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 11, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 14, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 15, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due No. 16, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
Refunding Bonds, Greenwood County: No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July
1, 1931 1, 1931 1, 1931 1, 1931 1, 1931 1, 1931 1, 1931
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1921 1921. 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
School District No. No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated No. 16, dated No. 17, dated No. 18, dated
50, Brown County: April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due
School District No. No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated
7Jf, Rush County: June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1916. June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1917 June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1918
Jan.l, Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1; Jan. 1, Jan. 1, Jan. 1,
1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
$ 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
200 00 200 00 200 00
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School District No. No. 3, dated No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated
15, Shawnee County: July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July
School District No. No. 17, dated No. 18, dated No. 19, dated No. 20, dated
12, Ottawa County: Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan.
Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due School District No. No. 3, dated No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated No. 8, dated No. 9, dated No. 10, dated No. 11, dated No. 12, dated Total
1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1916 1917 1918 1919 1920
1, 1, 1, 1,
1929 1929 1929 1929
February,
100 100 500 200 200
00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
July July July July
1, 1, 1, 1,
1933... 1933 1933 1933
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 00 00 00
2, Doniphan County: Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1917 1917 1918 1918 1919 1919 1920 1920 1921... 1921
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 OO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$ 23,200 '00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, presented the following report: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The following report is herewith presented for your consideration at this Annual Communication: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 1 5 .
As soon as practical after the close of the last Annual Communication, the Journal of the Proceedings was printed and distributed in the usual manner. VOLUME XVI.
In compliance with the requirements of Section 63 of our Grand Lodge Laws, the Proceedings for the past three years —1913, 1914 and 1915—were bound in uniform style and distributed according to the provisions of our Laws. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The historical registry and abstract was posted up to and including the annual reports for 1914, immediately following Grand Lodge. CHARTERS.
At the last Annual Communication charters were authorized for the formation of new lodges in the following places, and in due time they were regularly consecrated, dedicated and constituted: Scranton Lodge No. 1,07.—On March 1, 1915, W.'. EDWARD D . PALMER, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: HARRY W . WHITLATCH CHARLES F . BOLTON THOMAS F . BORLAND RICHARD BARLOW SAMUEL F . R I C E OTTO A. HARTWICH WILLIAM B . TURVEY JAMES HULSOPPLE CHARLES A. BURK DANIEL M . EASTER
•
Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.
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Arma Lodge No. i08.—On March 1, 1915, W/. ELMORE R . PATTYSON, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: JOHN T . RODDA
Master.
JOHN W . RICHARDSON JOHN M . FALLBTTI B E N F . RODDA
Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
HENRY FORSYTH
Secretary.
DAVID B . HADDOW FRANKLIN H . SMITH LOUIS A. KORDISCH THOMAS C . K L E I N
Senior Junior Senior Junior
JAMES H . FULTON
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
Haviland Lodge No. W9.—On February 27, 1915, W.-. WILLIAM B. HESS, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: WILLIAM F . COSAND
Master.
BAYARD J. LONG WILLIAM L . IFORD
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
LESLIE D . MITCHELL ADOLPH W . MESCHKE
Treasurer. Secretary.
BARD E . MATTHEWS WILLIAM V. MASSA
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
GuSTAV OSWALD
.Senior Steward.
CARLILB D . EVANS
Junior Steward.
WILLIAM B . BRYANT
Tyler.
Quinter Lodge No. J,10.—On April 6, 19l'5, W.'. ROBERT L . STOBBS, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: ELMER D . SAMSON
Master.
MARCUS L . FRIEND HOWARD R . TURTLE
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
EMERY L . WICKIZBR WILLIAM H. WIGINGTON
Treasurer. Secretary.
HOWARD A. THORN.» THOMAS M . NORTHRUP VALENTINE A. FRITTS ABRAHAM C . EASTON
Senior Junior Senior Junior
CHARLES M . M C K A I N
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
Climax Lodge No. ill.—On March 11, 1915, W.-. ViRGiL E . SWAIN, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with' the following officers:
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BENNIE H . CARRITHERS
Master.
EDWARD B . POWERS ELMER A. WARD
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
ERVIN L . R I C E CHARLES M . WAGGONER
Treasurer. Secretary.
JOHN W . LUNSFORD GRANVILLE F . SMETHERS WILLIAM C . MILLS HARDY CARRITHERS
Senior Junior Senior Junior
JONAS AUMILLBR
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
LODGES U N D E R DISPENSATION.
On May 25, 1915, the M.". W". Grand Master issued letters of dispensation for the formation of a new lodge at Wilmore, Comanche County, Kansas, with the following officers: ROY C. MoORE, Master; WILLIAM H . LONG, Senior Warden; GEORGE R . MITCHELL,
Junior
Warden. Transcript and reports have been received from these brethren and referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. PETITION FOR NEW LODGE AT CHANUTE.
A petition for the establishment of a new lodge at Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, was filed with the Grand Secretary and has been placed in the hands of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. COPY OF CHARTER.
The charter and all.the lodge property of Chase Lodge No. 247, of Chase, Kansas, was destroyed by fire on the night of October 23, 1915. By order of the M.". W.'. Grand Master a copy of the original charter was engrossed and sent this lodge, together with Proceedings, Laws and other data t o replace, as far as possible, the property which had been destroyed. SAFES.
In reporting another loss of a charter by fire, your Grand Secretary would again call the attention of the lodges to the importance of having their charters placed where they will be safe from destruction by fire. As time passes, the records of our lodges become more valuable, and they should be kept in a fire-proof vault or safe. I t would seem that almost any lodge in bur jurisdiction could well afford to purchase a small safe in which at least the charter and the important records of the lodge could be kept and thus preserved from destruction by fire or water. This is an important subject, and your Grand Secretary would again ask that it be given consideration at this Annual Communication. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
While several of our lodges have taken advantage of the recommendation of your Grand Secretary concerning the restoration and pres-
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ervation of their charters, yet there are many old and time-worn charters which are badly faded, and unless they be given attention at an early date they will become wholly illegible. The cost of having these old charters restored and placed where they will be safe from fire is practically nothing when compared with their value from an historical standpoint, and the importance of this subject is again presented in the hope that the representatives of lodges whose charters are in bad condition will give this matter their immediate attention upon their return home, and recommend to the lodge that the charter be sent the Grand Secretary with authority to' have it properly restored and put in first-class condition. During the past year the following lodges have complied with the recommendation of the Grand Secretary, and their charters have been restored and placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge or returned to the lodge, as indicated herewith: Placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge: Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Centre Lodge No. 147, Marion; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill. Restored and the original charter returned to the lodge: Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene; Atwood Lodge No. 164, Atwood. Including the above, there have now been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, as a matter of historical value and also as a means of preservation from fire and water, charters of the following lodges: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Centre Lodge No. 147, Marion; and Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill. BOOK OF LIST OF EEGULAR LODGES.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Grand Secretary one year ago, a sufficient number of books containing a list of all the regular lodges was purchased and a copy sent each lodge in this jurisdiction. This has been the practice of the Grand Lodge for several years, and notwithstanding that it is but a few months since the latest copy was sent our lodges, the reports from our District Deputy Grand Masters indicate that a number of lodges are unable to find a copy when called for by the District Deputy at the time of making his official visit, which would indicate that little or no value is placed upon such books when received by the Secretaries. These books are of great importance when a brother desires to visit a lodge, and it should be on file in the archives of the lodge so it can be referred to at once by the proper committee.
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ROBERT FREKE GOULD.
At the Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, February 19, 1914, by formal resolution the rank of Past Grand Senior Warden was bestowed upon Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, Past Grand Senior Deacon of the M.". W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of England, and on May 15, 1914, the resolution was properly engrossed and sent our distinguished brother, and in due time acknowledgment was made of the same. This slight honor was bestowed upon our distinguished brother none too soon, as he was called from his earthly labors to eternal refreshment on March 26, 1915. Bro. JAMBS M . DOW, of Liverpool, who was Bro. GOULD'S closest
personal friend, was requested to take charge of our late brother's books, papers, letters, etc. This was accordingly done, and in the administration to these affairs Bro. Dow learned that our distinguished brother, although the greatest historian of Freemasonry, had been unable to accumulate any worldly possessions, and had, therefore, passed away leaving his widow illy provided for. In view of these conditions Bro. Dow submitted the matter in full to several of his American masonic friends with a view of having them donate such amounts as their Grand Lodges might deem proper for the support of the widow of our distinguished brother during the remainder of her days. This matter was given due consideration a t the seventy-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa last June, and an appropriation of $300.00 made for this purpose. Your Grand Secretary, therefore, submits this matter to the Grand Lodge at this Annual Communication, together with all correspondence, for such action as you may deem best. DISPOSITION
OF APPEALS LAST YEAR.
Solomon City Lodge No. 105 and Onaga Lodge No. 188 were notified on February 20, 1915, concerning the action of the Grand Lodge in dismissing the appeal in the case of J. J. SHAVER in the former lodge and affirming the action of the lodge in the case of ISAAC M . GIBSON in the latter. FILING
CASES FOR DISTRICT
DEPUTY
GRAND
MASTERS.
In compliance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago, whereby an appropriation was made for the purchase of filing cases for our District Deputy Grand Masters, this matter was given immediate attention after the close of Grand Lodge, and a sufficient number of cases were made to furnish all the District Deputies, and three additional ones left on hand for future use. These cases were made with compartments for taking care of the several forms of blank reports. Proceedings, Laws, Monitor, Official Cipher, etc. They were substantially made so they could be shipped
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from one place to another without material damage. I t is presumed that these cases were received by all the District Deputy Grand Masters, although acknowledgment of their receipt was received from only seventeen of these distinguished brothers. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
For the. convenience of brethren serving as District Deputy Grand Masters and other good reasons, it was found necessary to make a number of changes in our districts, and after the proposition was properly approved by the Council of Administration the following changes were made: Lodge No. 407 to District No. 22. Lodge No. 408 to District No. 10. Lodge No. 409 to District No. 56. Lodge No. 410 to District No. 51. Lodge No. 210 from District No. 7 to District No. 8. Lodge No. 261 from District No. 8 to District No. 10. Lodge No. 72 from District No. 2 to District No. 12. Lodge No. 213 from District No. 24 to new District No. 59. Lodge No. 106 from District No. 34 to new District No. 59. . Lodges Nos. 196 and 301 from District No. 27 to new District No. 59. Lodge No. 411 to new District No. 59. Lodges Nos. 18 and 400 from District No. 9 to new District No. 60. Lodges Nos. 41 and 270 from District No. 22 to new District No. 60. Lodges Nos. 22 and 152 from District No. 27 to new District No. 60. Lodges Nos. 224 and 244 from District No. 23 to new District No. 60. Lodge No. 80 from District No. 35 to District No. 27. Lodge No. 335 from District No. 22 to new District No. 61. Lodges Nos. 36 and 168 from District No. 27 to new District No. 61. Lodge No. 382 from District No. 40 to new District No. 61. Lodges Nos. 374 and 380 from District No. 26 to new District No. 61. Lodges Nos. 15 and 217 from District No. 49 to District No. 50. Lodges Nos. 220, 371, 254, 252 and 391 from District No. 50 to new District No. 62. Lodge No. 353 from District No. 48 to District No. 33. Lodge No. 219 from District No. 33 to District No. 48. Lodge Nos. 122 from District No. 30 to new District No. 63. Lodge No. 296 from District No. 25 to new District No. 63. Lodges Nos. 134, 396, 242 and 334 from District No. 32 to new District No. 63. Lodges Nos. 105, 60 and 209 from District No. 39 to District No. 32. Lodge No. 370 from District No. 21 to District No. 26.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Owing to the removal from this Grand Jurisdiction the M.". W.'. Grand Master made the following appointment, to fill a vacancy: District No. 63
FRANCIS R . W E S T
Wakefield.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The M.\ W.". Grand Master commissioned the following brethren as our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, and commissions were issued in accordance therewith: Manitoba
R.'. W.'. JABEZ MILLER
New York R.-.W.'. ALFRED S. HUGHES Nova Scotia R.-.W.'. JOHN G . MITCHELL Philippine Islands ...R.".W.-. WILLIAM H . TAYLOR
Winnipeg.
New York City. Halifax. Manila.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master recommended the following brethren for appointment as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who in due time were appointed and commissions issued accordingly: Maine Montana
W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY W.". EDWIN H . VARNUM
Chanute. Lawrence.
New South Wales ...W.\ PERCY SHINNEMAN
Lamed.
Oregon
Cimarron.
W.'. CHARLEY B . ERSICINB
Philippine Islands....W.'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Quebec W.-. CHARLES W . MILLER, SR
Abilene. Hays City.
HISTORY OP LODGES.
Largely through the efforts of several of our District Deputy Grand Masters your Grand Secretary has been enabled to secure the following pictures, By-Laws, historical sketches and other data concerning several of our lodges which failed to report heretofore. This work will be continued from year to year in the hope that we will eventually have all necessary data to compile a brief history of every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. This history will not only be of great value when put in printed form, but the pictures and other information along these lines will be of great interest to the Craft when visiting the Grand Lodge Offices and Library. Your Grand Secretary would urge that this matter be given attention by our District Deputies during the next year, and request all lodges which have failed to furnish the information and other data to do so at once. Blank forms filled out and returned to Grand Secretary: Nos. 32, 33, 35, 51, 52, 61, 104, 170, 196, 307, 373 and 401. By-Laws of lodges: Nos. 32, 33, 35, 38, 61, 169, 196, 203, 204, 304, 327, 373 and 401. Exterior pictures of present quarters: Nos. 14, 24, 33, 47, 61, 90, 190, 196, 231, 289, 291,'297 and 373.
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Exterior pictures of former quarters: Nos. 24, 190, 196 and 301. Interior views of present quarters: Nos. 24, 47, 90, 196, 291 and 297. Diagram of hall: Nos. 32, 52, 196, 271 and 373. Historical sketches: Nos. 24, 35, 90, 196 and 271. Directory of membership: Nos. 14, 35 and 150. The following lodges have failed, as yet, to comply with any requests for blank form of information concerning the lodge, By-Laws, interior and exterior pictures, historical data, etc.; indeed, no information whatever has been received from them: Nos. 12, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 40, 41, 43, 48, 50, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 64, 65, 71, 73, 74, 79. 80, 81, 82, 89, 94, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102, 103, 1.08, 112, 113, 115, 116, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 137, 145, 154, 157, 159, 160, 162, 174, 175, 176, 179, 188, 201, 206, 207, 210, 214, 215, 218, 223, 227, 229, 230, 232, 234, 235, 236, 238, 239, 242, 243, 245, 255, 257, 263, 264, 265, 270, 274, 276, 277, 279, 293, 294, 306, 309, 310, 314, 315, 316, 323, 324, 328, 334, 336, 337, 343, 346, 347, 349, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 362, 368, 376, 377, 380, 384, 387, 392, 399 and 400. The information requested on the blank form to which reference is made in the preceding report, is as follows, and can be copied in typewritten form, the information desired added thereto and sent the Grand Secretary: Lodge No , Kansas. Is your lodge incorporated under the laws of Kansas?.'. If so, how many Trustees? When and how are they elected? If not incorporated, do you have Trustees?....If so, how many?........ When and how are they elected? Was the hall in which your lodge held its comrnunications ever burned? Was your charter burned? Do you own the hall in which you are now meeting? What part of the building do you own? On which floor does your lodge hold its communications? Of what kind of material are the walls of the building constructed? What other societies meet in your lodge room? About what was the cost of your building (if wholly or partially owned by your lodge)? Give description of parts of building used for lodge purposes, such as size of lodge and ante-rooms, whether carpeted or not, and any other matters of interest to the Craft If your building is owned jointly with others, please give particulars and amounts and conditions of ownership If you rent, please state from whom and what amount you pay per annum Where do you keep your charter? Where do you keep your records? Do you use a lantern in giving lectures? How is your hall lighted? Does your lodge have its own local By-Laws? (If so please send a copy with this report.) Please send photograph of your hall.
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PETITION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF VIRGIL LODGE NO. 3 0 1 TO HAMILTON
LODGE NO. 301. A petition in proper form has been received from Virgil Lodge No. 301, dated October 9, 1915, requesting that the name of this lodge be changed from Virgil Lodge No. 301 to Hamilton Lodge No. 301, for the reason that the "location of this lodge was changed from Virgil, Greenwood County, Kansas, to Hamilton, Greenwood County, Kansas, in 1914. The petition is herewith submitted for action at this Annual Communication. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
Grand Secretary's certificate has been issued during the year as follows: No. 640.
EUGENE W . SELLARDS, member of late Perfect Square
Lodge No. 220. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS. No. 198. No. 199.
No. 200. Wichita. No. 201. Wichita where No. 202. No. 203.
Memorial of R.-. W.-. ERASMUS T . CARR. Memorial of DAVID B . FULLER.
Communication concerning mileage to Topeka and Repeated request concerning mileage to Topeka and lodges failed to respond to the first communication. Notice of impostor, issued November 19, 1915. Official announcement sixtieth Annual Communication. CHANGES IN SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS.
For some years past the Grand Secretary has included with his annual report and under the subject of "Annual Reports" a table containing a list of lodges whose net increase or number raised was ten or more, and also the membership of each. This list, owing to the large amount of work done throughout the jurisdiction, has increased to such an extent that it has been deemed more expedient t o omit this table and in lieu thereof add to the Synopsis of Annual Returns two columns, one showing the net increase and the other the net decrease of each lodge, eliminating from the table the amount of Grand Lodge dues, as this information heretofore was a duplication of Schedule " A " in the Grand Secretary's financial tables, which shows the amount of Grand Lodge dues paid by each lodge. The Grand Secretary believes that this change will be more satisfactory, as one can see at a glance which lodges during the past year have had a net gain or a net loss.
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ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 44,033 Charter fees Miscellaneous Total
$22,016 50 20 00 1,500 00 $23,536 50
Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building Total
450 00 $23,986 50
Expenses. The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 600 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 30 00 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Historical Registry 200 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 100 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 2,500 00 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,000 00 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building , 850 00 Official stenographer '. 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationerv and printing 600 00 Taxes 400 00 ANNUAL REPORTS.
Reports have been received from all lodges for the year 1915, hence the summary and synopsis of returns herewith submitted are complete. I t will be noted from the synopsis that the net gain is 94 less than one year ago. This decrease is largely due to the increased number of suspended, there being 86 more than in 1914. There were but 17 less raised during the past year than during the previous year.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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Notwithstanding the yearly warnings to lodges, both through the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and the Grand Secretary, concerning the time of transmitting the annual reports and paying Grand Lodge dues, the following failed to transmit their reports' within the time provided by law: Circleville No. 20 Circleville. Halstead No. 46 Halstead. â&#x20AC;˘ LaCygne No. 61 LaCygne. Americus No. 109 Americus. Muscotah No. 116 Muscotah. Sincerity No. 214 Simpson. Waverly No. 244 Waverly. Oakley No. 253 Oakley. Westmoreland No. 257 Westmoreland. Quenemo No. 270 Quenemo. Oneida No. 323 Oneida. Latham No. 401 Latham. The following failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20th: Americus No. 109 Americus. Haven No. 157 South Haven. Quenemo No. 270 Quenemo. It will be noted from the above that Americus Lodge No. 109 and Quenemo Lodge No. 270 failed in both particulars. SUMMARY FOR 1915.
Number of members December 31, 1914 Number Number Number Number Number Number
Increase. initiated passed raised admitted restored members Wilmore Lodge U. D
Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended expelled
42,412 2,948 2,744
2,688 634 159 20=3,501
Decrease.
Net gain Number members December 31, 1915
871 554 416 20=3,501 1,650 44,062
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PROCEEDINGS SCHEDULE
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Amount received account bond investments for the year ending December 31, 1915: Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bond $ 87 50 Interest, City of Larned bond 12 50 Bond No. 10, City of Larned 500 00 â&#x20AC;¢ Bond No. 3, School District No. 74, Rush County 200 00 Bond No. 2, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 100 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest," School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 24 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 7 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 10 00 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 00 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 125 00 Interest, City of Larned Bond 100 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bond 87 50 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 125 00 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 00 Interest, School District No. 74, Bush County 18 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County.. 87 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 5 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 10 00 Interest, Board of Education, Larned; 100 00 Total
$1,987 00
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
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TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 22, 1916. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, In account with the M / . W / . GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. J.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $43,878 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " C " 20 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " D " 100 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 1,987 00 Received account special dispensation fees, 1915 '. 270 00 Received balance special dispensation fees, 1914 25 00 Received interest on daily balances 178 74 Received account miscellaneous 199 00 Unexpended portion Grand Master's contingent fund, 1914.. 26 59 Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M., account maintenance of office and library building 250 00 Received from Grand Council, R. & S. M., account maintenance of office and library building 50 00 Received from Grand Commandery, K. T., account maintenance of office and library building 150 00 Total
$47,134 33
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TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 22, 1916. M.-.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
In account with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary. 1915. Feb. 23.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer $ 87 50 Feb. 24.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 26 59 Feb. 24.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 100 00 Mar. 9.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 9 00 Mar. 24.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 25 00 May 19.—Paid-W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 10 00 June 1.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 20 00 June 2.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 52 50 June 8.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 540 00 July 1.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 20 00 July 12.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 804 00 Aug. 12.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 87 50 Aug. 24.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 20 00 Oct. 15.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 450 00 Oct. 26.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 20 00 1916. Jan. 3.—Paid W. F . M a r c h , Grand Treasurer 1,203 00 Jan. 4.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 1,749 00 Jan. 5.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 2,275 00 Jan. 8.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 5,182 00 Jan. 10.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 178 74 Jan. 10.—Paid W. F. March, Grand Treasurer 5,847 00 Jan. 11.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer...-.-. 3,965.-"0Jan. 11.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 495 50 Jan. 12.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 4,474 00 Jan. 14.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 3,522 00 Jan. 14.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 270 00 Jan. 15.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 1,949 00 Jan. 17.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Ti-easurer 8,464 00 Jan. 17.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 1,265 00 Jan. 18.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer.. 415 00 Jan. 22.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 3,437 00 Jan. 22.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer 171 00 Total
$47,134 38 Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary. •
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t l T h l a I n c l u d e s $10,000.00 paid M a s o n i c H o m e for l o a n m a d e In 1905. • T h i s a m o u n t I n c l u d e s a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n from t h e G e n e r a l F u n d t o t h e M a s o n i c H o m e of $5,000.00. t T h e s e a m o u n t s w e r e first t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e C h a r i t y F u n d , a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y to t h e Masonic H o m e F u n d , t o g e t h e r w i t h $2,429.89 from t h e C h a r i t y F u n d , m a k i n g e n t i r e a m o u n t u p to t h a t d a t e 334,666.41 t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e H o m e . t i n a d d i t i o n to t h i s a m o u n t $2353.91 was t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e C h a r i t y F u n d from t h e G e n e r a l F u n d d u r i n g 1903, by o r d e r of t h e C o u n c i l of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n . J T h l s a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $2353.91 r e t r a n s f e r r e d from C h a r i t y F u n d to G e n e r a l F u n d , by o r d e r of G r a n d L o d g e . ( S e e p a g e 168, P r o c e e d i n g s 1904.) IJThls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $6,000.00 t r a n s f e r r e d from C h a r i t y F u n d t o G e n e r a l F u n d . (Se"e P r o c e e d i n g s 1905, p a g e 848.) *»Thls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $10,000.00 b o r r o w e d from t h e M a s o n i c H o m e , a n d $5,000.00 d o n a t e d by t h e M a s o n s of T o p e k a . ++Thla a m o u n t i n c l u d e s t h e r e c e i p t of a n d t h e p a y m e n t to t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r of $3,000.00 b o r r o w e d d u r i n g s e t t l e m e n t of a c c o u n t s of t h e l a t e A l b e r t S a r b a c h , a n d $16358.99 paid b y T h e F i d e l i t y a n d D e p o s i t C o m p a n y , of B a l t i m o r e , M a r y l a n d . IIIIThese a m o u n t s i n c l u d e $24,700.00 I n v e s t e d In b o n d s . °Thls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $10,000 d o n a t e d to t h e M a s o n i c H o m e . T o t a l n e t receipts for t w e n t y - t w o y e a r s $360,411 03 Total expenditures and inveatnienta $367,512 15 T o t a l excess o v e r I n c o m e 7,10112 Total $367,512 15 $367,612 15
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1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
85
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
OLATHE, KANSAS, June 22, 1915.
Upon the request of Olathe Lodge No. 19, A. F. & A. M., of Olathe, Kansas, the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was convened in Special Communication, on June 22, 1915, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple in that city. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK
...Grand Master.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM F . MARCH W.'. HARVEY C . LIVERMORE W.-. ARCHIBALD G . MOLL
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.-. HOLLY E . HAYES
as Grand Treasurer.
Bro. RoscoE H . RHEEM
as Grand Secretary.
Bro. HORACE E . TOOTHAKER
as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. FRED E . JOHNSTON W.-. THOMAS W . NOLAND
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
R.-. W.'. JAMES J. PELLETT
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. CH.ARLES RHEEM Bro. HARLAN D . LANTER Bro. LORIN R . SYKES
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward. Bearer Three Great Lights.
Bro. JAMES A. EVANS
W.'. FRANKLIN R . LANTER Bro. • Bro. W.-. W.-. W.*.
^Bearers Burning Tapers.
SAMUEL E . FERGUSON CHARLES W . J O N E S JULIUS D . WHITNEY GEORGE H . HODGES GEORGE W . NORRIS
W.-. LOREN R . SYKES •. W.-. WILLIAM L . WILKINSON Bro. FRANK M . JOHNSON
• Bearers of the "Lodge."
'
as Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler. Musical Director.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first, degree of Masonry, at 7 o'clock P. M., in the small Masonic Hall, after which it repaired to the main lodge room where the ancient ceremony was performed in the presence of fully four hundred Masons and members of the Eastern Star, at the conclusion of which M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK delivered the address, followed by a few remarks by R.-. W.'. WILLIAM F . MARCH.
The gavels used by the Grand Master, Grand Senior and Junior Wardens were presented by W.'. Bro. ROBERT A. SCOTT, a member of Olathe Lodge No. 19, A. F . & A. M., who for many years has been a
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resident of Alaska. These gavels were carved from solid walrus ivory from Alaska. The occasion was one most pleasing, and long to be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to be present. The Grand Lodge retired, after which it was closed in Ample Form. WILLIAM L . BURDICK,
Attest:
Grand Master. RoscoB H. RHEEM,
as Grand Secretary.
1915-16.
GHAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
87
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HORTON, KANS.^S, July 10, 1915.
The M.". W.\ Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Special Communication in the hall of Horton Lodge No. 326, A- F. & A. M., in the city of Horton, Kansas, on Saturday evening, July 10,1915, at 7:45 o'clock, at the request of the Trustees of the First Baptist Church, of Horton, Kansas, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Baptist Church. Grand Officers present: M.'.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK Grand Master. W.'. IRA M. BENHAM as Deputy Grand Master. W.-. BENJAMIN H . SMITH as Grand Senior 'Warden. W.'. CHARLES M . LAMBERT ...as Grand Junior 'Warden. 'W.\ BENJAMIN B . NORRIS 'W.\ 'WILLIAM G . KELLEY "W.\ JAMES H . HUBBARD
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W.: ALBERT A. 'WEBER 'W.'. FRANK A. LINCOLN
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Vf.: JAMES P. SAMS
Grand Marshal.
'W.\ IRVING H . HALLOCK 'W.'. ROY R . MODBLAND W.: JOHN 'W. MCMANICAL
,as Grand Sword Bearer. as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand .lunior Steward.
W.". HARRY J. BARKER 'W.-. WILLIAM H . HOCKMAN
as Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler.
R.-. W.-. HARRY S. MOOLTON, D.-. D.-. G.-. M.-. ..District No. 2.
The M . ' . W.-. Grand Master opened the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. W.'. Grand Marshal formed the procession in the following order: Horton Band, Grand Tyler, with drawn sword. Knights Templar in uniform. Grand Stewards,, with rods. Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts, Master Masons, Grand Deacons, with rods, Grand Lodge officers. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new building, where the ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed in accordance with the established custom and usages of the fraternity.
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At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. M.'. W.". Grand Master WILLIAM L . BURDICK made a splendid address on Masonry and kindred subjects that was highly appreciated by the Craft. Other short talks were made by W.". Grand Marshal JAMES P. SAMS and Brothers IRA M . BENHAM, B . H . SMITH, J. H. H U B -
BARD, J. P. CHURCH, of Sabetha, the architect of the new edifice. District Deputy Grand Master HARRY S. MOULTON, of Sabetha, CHARLES M. LAMBERT and CHARLES H . BROWNE.
A lunch was served in the dining room to ninety Masons. Among those present at the laying of the corner-stone was Bro. L. B. GRANT, who is the oldest Mason in Horton. He is ninety years old and is a charter member of the three masonic bodies at Horton. Visitors were present from twenty-three lodges. WILLIAM L . BURDICK,
Attest:
Grand Master. WILLIAM G . KELLEY,
OS Grand Secretary.
1915-16.
GRA^'D
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
89
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HERINGTON, KANSAS, August 11, 1915.
At the request of Kansas Lodge No. 307, of Herington, Kansas, the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons was convened in Special Communication, in the city of Herington, on August 11, 1915, for the purpose of laying the "corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at that place. The following is a list of those who occupied the several positions: R.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB as Grand Master. W.-. GEORGE L . SKELTON as-Deputy Grand Master. W.". MYRON E . CALKINS as Grand Senior Warden. â&#x20AC;¢ W.'. ALBERT F . STEWART as Grand Junior Warden. W.-. MARION E . WELCH W.'. ALBERT M . CRARY
..as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
W.'. LOUIS D . BLACHLY W.-; PHILIP BEHREND
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.-. JUSTICE M . B . NEALE
as Grand Marshal.
. W.-. OSCAR R . MURRAY W.'. CLARANCE J. ROSS W.'. RAY G . TRIPP W.-. WILLIAM J. SCOTT
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward. as Grand Architect. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which, accompanied by the members of Kansas Lodge No. 307, it marched to the site of the new building where the cornerstone was laid in accordance with the ancient rites and ceremonies of the fraternity. R.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB then delivered an appropriate address to a large audience assembled for the occasion. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened and was closed in Due Form. GILES H . LAMB,
Attest:
as Grand Master.
ALBERT M . CRARY,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
ROLLA, KANSAS, September 4, 1915.
The M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication, and was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, at the Baptist Church, in the city of Rolla, Kansas, September 4, 1915, at 1:30 p. M., for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the Public School Building, with the following Grand Officers: W.'. FREDONIA M . WILLIAMS
as Grand Master.
Bro. WILLIAM T . GUNN Bro. JESSE J. THOMAS
as Grand Senior Warden.' as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. WILLIAM NEATHERY Bro. CRESSA L . LOMAX
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
CUTHBERT B . COMBS THOMAS B . PORTER EDWARD C . CUNNINGHAM CLIFF F . BELL
Bro. GILBERT F . MANGELS Bro. FRANK A. MCCOY Bro. JOSEPH B . BARKER
.'.
as as as as
Grand Grand Grand Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Marshal. .as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Marshal then took charge and formed the procession in Due Form and marched to the site of the new school building where the laying of the foundation stone was performed. The Grand Lodge then marched to the place where they had convened and was closed in Ample Form. FREDONIA M . WILLIAMS,
Attest:
as Grand Master.
CRESSA L . LOMAX,
as Grand Secretary.
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
91
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS, September 22,1915.
The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the hall of Wa-Keeney Lodge No. 148, in the city of Wa-Keeney, Kansas, September 21,1915, at 2:30 p. M., by R.'. W.-. CHARLES W . MILLER, JR., Special Deputy Grand Master, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Hall being erected by Wa-Keeney Lodge No. 148. The Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the first degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: R.-.W.'. CHARLES W . MILLER, JR....as Grand Master. W.-. GROVER HAYS as Deputy Grand Master. Bro. J. C. KIRKNER as Grand Senior Warden. Bro. A. S. KERAUS... as Grand Junior Warden. Bro. A. S. PEACOCK as Grand Treasurer. Bro. JOHN W . BINGHAM
as Grand Secretary.
Bro. W. J. WILLIAMS Bro. W. R. WOODWARD Bro. A. W. HEYL Bro. G. P. HINSHAW Bro. H . R . WARNER Bro..DAY CYPHER
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
Marshal.. Chaplain. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER
as Grand Orator.
W.-. GEORGE D . ADAMS
as Bearer Three Great Lights.
Bro. FRANK BLANCHE
as Principal Architect.
W.'. C. G.^ COCHRAN Bro. P. DEBOER
as Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge repaired to the foundation of the new Masonic Building, and in the presence of a large gathering the ancient ceremony was performed, at the conclusion of which Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER delivered a very fine and interesting address. The Public and High Schools were dismissed and marched in procession following the Grand Lodge. A very elaborate banquet was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star. The occasion was a most enjoyable one, and will be long remembered by all those'who were fortunate enough to be present. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the hall of Wa-Keeney Lodge No. 148, after which it was closed in Form. CHARLES W . MILLER, J R . ,
as Grand Master. Attest: JOHN W . BINGHAM,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
EMPORIA, KANSAS, September 28, 1915.
Upon the request of Emporia Lodge No. 12, the M.'. W.'. Grand Master convened the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas in Special Communication in the.city of Emporia, at 2:00 o'clock p. M., Tuesday, September 28, 1915, for the purpose of laying corner-stones of the Masonic Temple and the Young Men's Christian Association. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, with the following officers: M.'.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK Grand Master. W.-. WILLIAM R . IRWIN as Deputy Grand Master. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
W.-. OWEN J. WOOD W.'. MATHEW M . SUDDOCK R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
FERRIS M . HILL GEORGE II. COOLEY WILLIAM E . JONES FRED H . RETSCHLAG
W.-. CHARLES G . W E S T Bro. SAMUEL R . HALL
as Grand Senior Warden.
:...as Grand Junior Warden. .as Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
as Grand as Grand as Grand ...as Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Grand Marshal. as Grand Tyler.
Immediately following the opening of Grand Lodge, the lines were formed by direction of the Grand Marshal and the brethren proceeded to the new Y. M. C. A. Building, where the corner-stone was laid according t o ancient custom, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the Grand Lodge proceeded to the site of the Masonic Temple, where the ancient ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, assisted by the other Grand Officers. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master delivered an interesting address, after which the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. WILLIAM L . BURDICK,
Attest:
Grand Master. ALBERT K . WILSON.
Grand Secretary. '
1915-16.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
93
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
GREAT BEND, KANSAS, October 4, 1915.
At the request of Great Bend Lodge No. 15, A. F . & A. M., t h e M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication, in the city of Great Bend, on Monday, October 4, 1915, at 3:00 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Presbyterian Church. The following is the list of those occupying the several positions: R.'. W.". GILES H . LAMB
as Grand Master.
Bro. Bro. R.'. W.-. Bro.
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer.
JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN HERMAN C . COLEGROVE DAVID G . MARTIN Louis ZuTAVERN
W.'. EDWARD OPIE
as Grand Secretary.
Bro. DON A. WBLTMER Bro. SCOTT MCKENZIE
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. DANIEL J. COUGHLIN
as Grand Marshal.
W.'. MORRIS ROBERTS Bro. SCOTT MCKENZIE Bro. J. E. SHARP
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward. as Grand Architect.
Bro. L E R O Y A . CARRIER
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which, accompanied by members of Great Bend Lodge No. 15, and many visitors, it marched to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremony of the fraternity. Bro. W M . WESTWOOD, of Great Bend Lodge No. 15, then delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened and was closed in Due Form. GILES H . LAMB,
Attest:
as Grand Master.
EDWARD O P I E ,
as Grand Secretary.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
ATCHISON, KANSAS, November 25, 1915.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication at the hall of Washington Lodge No. 5 and Active Lodge No. 158, in the city of Atchison, Kansas, November 25, 1915, at 2:00 o'clock P. M., with the following Grand Lodge officers: M.-.W.'. WILLIAM L. BURDICK Grand Master. W.-. WALTER G. BEITZEL as Deputy Grand Master. W.-. WILLIAM M . THISTLE as Grand Senior Warden. W.-. E. CARL WATSON as Grand .Junior Warden. W.-. SAMUEL R, STEVENSON Bro. HARRY L . SHARP
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
W.'. Bro. Bro. W.".
as as as as
FERNANDO J. LEDOUX WILLIAM S. LAYTON LARKIN N . MARTIN J. PETER ADAMS
W.-. THEODORE F . CLARK Bro. ROY MILTON WYATT Bro. OTIS B . GRAY
Bro. THOMAS A. MOXCEY W.'. BENJAMIN P. CURTIS W.-. ALPHONSB W . NICHOLSON
Grand Grand Grand Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Grand Marshal. as Grand Architect. as Grand Chaplain.
.....as Grand Orator. Bearer Three Great Lights. as Grand Tyler.
This Special Communication of the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas was called at the request of The Masonic Charity Association,' of Atchison, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple. The M.". W.;. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree, and marched to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremony of the fraternity, followed by an appropriate address by Bro. THOMAS A. MOXCEY.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened, and here M.\ W.'. Grand Master BURDICK delivered one of the niost instructive and scholarly addresses ever heard in local masonic circles. A rising vote of thanks of the Craft present was tendered the M.". W-'. Grand Master for his masterly discourse. Interesting impromptu talks were made by Bros. EDWARD H . JOHNSON, W.-. J. PETER ADAMS, OTIS E . GRAY, PAUL ATKIN, WILLIAM A.
HOLLINGSWORTH and JESSE M . BADER, after which the M.-. W.'. Grand
Lodge closed in Ample Form. WILLIAM L . BURDICK,
Attest:
Grand Master. HARRY L . SHARP,
as Grand Secretary.
1915-16.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
DOWNS, KANSAS, January 18, 1916.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry in the city of Downs, Kansas, on January 18,1916, at 2:00 o'clock P. M. This Communication was called at the request of Downs Lodge No. 204 for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of a new Masonic Temple now in process of construction in that city. Owing to previous engagements, the M.'. W.'. Grand Master was unable to be present on this occasion, and at his request JARVIS E. HODGSON, District Deputy Grand Master, presided as Grand Master. The following is the list of the Grand Officers: Bro. JARVISE.HODGSON, D.-. D.-.G.-.M.- as Grand Master. Bro. JOSEPH E . BREAKEY as Deputy Grand Master. Bro. EDWIN R . FARWELL ...as Grand Senior Warden. Bro. ALVAN J . HANCOCK as Grand Junior Warden. Bro. JAMES H . WILSON
Bro. CHARLES E . STOUT
as Grand Treasurer.
.....as Grand Secretary.
Bro. JOHN W . PUGH
as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. HENRY A. MEIBERGEN Bro. CLARENCE E . SKINNER
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. DAVID H . MCCORMIC
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. RICHARD W . GETTY Bro. LOUIS R . KROHN
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
Bro. WILLIAM J. BREAKEY
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge, accompanied by members of Downs Lodge No. 204, and visiting brothers, proceeded to the site of the building, where the corner-stone was laid with the ceremonies of our fraternity. At the conclusion of the ceremony the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Form. â&#x20AC;¢ JARVIS E . HODGSON,
Attest:
as Grand Master.
C. B. STOUT,
as Grand Secretary.
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. R.-. W.-. ALBERT the following report:
K.
WILSON,
Librarian,
presented
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: As reported one year ago, owing to the lack of space in our present building no further additions were made to the Library proper. During the year a number of books, pamphlets, etc., have been received, all of which are placed in the book room with other material of this character which has been accumulating for several years, and eventually will be indexed and placed in the Library; but this of course cannot be done until more ample quarters are provided. I t is gratifying, however, to report that during the past year the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge have been indexed from 1911 to 1915 inclusive. This makes the indexing of our own Proceedings complete from the organization of the Grand Lodge. â&#x20AC;˘ All books now in the Library are indexed and catalogued on the card system and no difficulty whatever is experienced in looking up various masonic subjects, other data, etc. The recommendation of your Grand Secretary one year ago, that additional space be provided for the needs of the Grand Lodge in properly preserving its records and increasing the Library, was given due consideration and an appropriation made for the purpose of erecting a new building. The amount appropriated, however, was later on found to be insufficient, and due report on this subject will be presented at this Annual Communication through the address of the M.'. W.\ Grand Master or a special report of the Council of Administration. The following books, periodicals, etc., have been received during the past year and are properly arranged and ready to be indexed and placed in the Library: History of Grand Lodge of Iowa, 1865-1912. Historical Sketch of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka, Kansas, 1870-1914. Masonic Correspondence of Washington. Presented by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Report of Matron and Representative of Eastern Star, Masonic Home Board of Kansas, 1915. Proceedings Red Cross of Constantine, 1915. Masonic Code Grand Lodge of Utah, 1915. The Ethics of Freemasonry. By Charles Faustus Whaley. Masonic Code, Minnesota, 1915.
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Address, by Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney, Georgia! Some of our Ancestors. By R. J. Lemert of Montana. A Sign and a Summons. By R. J. Lemert of Montana. Proceedings Council of Deliberation, Scottish Rite, New York, 1914. Masonry and the Maintenance of the Reign of Moral Law. By R. Derwent Parker. A Sketch of the Life and Character of Constantine the Great. By George W. Warvelle. Observations of the Order of High Priesthood. By George W. Warvelle. Thirtieth Annual Report, Masonic Home, Pennsylvania. Constitution and Code of Oklahoma, 1915. Conference of Grand Masters, St. Louis, 1914. Dedication Ceremony, Masonic Temple, San Francisco. Proceedings Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction, 1914. Ornaments for the Temple. By Paul R. Hickok, Ohio. Report of Special Meeting, Grand Lodge of Indiana; corner-stone laying Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Librarian.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Librarian were referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report: WICHITA, KANSAS, February 18, 1915.
Council of Administration' met at the conclusion of the session of the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas, A. F. & A. M. Present: M.-.W.-.WILLIAM L . BURDICK, Grand Master; R.-.W.-.GILES H . LAMB, Deputy Grand Master; R.-.W.-.CHARLES E . LOBDELL, Grand Senior Warden, and R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Junior Warden. Organization was effected by the election of M.'.W.-.WILLIAM L . BURDICK as President, and R.-.W.-.WILLIAM I. STUART as Secretary.
M.-.W.-. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON was nominated and unanimously re-elected as a Director of the Masonic Home Board for the full term of four years.
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The Masonic Home Board was, by unanimous vote, requested to dispense masonic charity on behalf of the Grand Lodge as in previous years. On motion, duly put and carried, the Council of Administration •adjourned to meet at the office of the Grand Secretary in Topeka, on March 10, 1915, at.2:00 P. M. W M . L . BURDICK, President.
W M . I. STUART,
Secretary. (At a meeting of the Council of Administration, lield In Topelia, February 19, 1914. M .•. "W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH was re-elected as a Director of the Maeonlc Home Board for a full term of four years.—GBAND SECRETARY.) TOPEKA, KANSAS, March 10, 1915.
* * * * After spending the afternoon in considering the question of the construction of the Masonic Office Building, authorized and directed to be built by the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communi-cation held a t Wichita, February 17 and 18, 1915, it was unanimously agreed to insert in the Topeka Daily Capital newspaper for four days, beginning March 12,1915, the following advertisement: "NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.
"On March 31st next the Council of Administration of the Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of Kansas will meet at the office of the Grand Secretary to select an architect to prepare plans for an Office and Library Building to be erected in the city of Topeka. Everything else being equal the award will be made to the architect submitting the most satisfactory designs. Details for the preparation of designs can be obtained from A. K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, with whom all designs should be filed before the above date. No payment will be made for these preliminary designs, and the right is reserved to reject all designs presented. " W I L L I A M L . BURDICK,
"Grand Master." * * * Thereupon, on motion the Council of Administration adjourned to meet as a Building Committee at the office of the Grand Secretary in Topeka, on March 31, 1915, at 2:00 P. M. WM. WM.
I. STUART,
•
L . BURDICK, " President.
Secretary. TOPEKA, KANSAS, March 31, 1915.
The Council of Administration met as such Council and as a Building Committee at the office of the Grand Secretary in Topeka, on March 31, 1915, a t 1:00 P. M'., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held at Topeka, Kansas, on March 10, 1915. * * * Thereupon such Building Committee examined the respective plans and gave interview to the following named architects:
N . P. NIELSEN, FRANK- C . SQUIRES,
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L. M. WOOD, J. C. HOLLAND & SON, OWEN & PAYSON, THOMAS W .
WILLIAMSON and R. L. GAMBLE, with reference to the building of the Masonic Office Building, and after devoting the time from 1:00 P. M. until 11:00 P. M. to the consideration of such matter, it was by an unanimous vote of the members present decided to adopt and accept the plans of Architect R. L. GAMBLE, with some modifications, upon the condition that the compensation of such architect should be contingent upon the Council of Administration receiving an acceptable bid for the erection of such building for a price not to exceed the sum of $48,000.00; and R. L. GAMBLE, being called in, agreed to make his compensation contingent upon the above mentioned condition. Thereupon, the Secretary, WM. I. STUAET, was directed to notify all other architects submitting plans that their plans were not accepted and their service would not be required. * * * Upon motion the Council of Administration and Building Committee adjourned to meet at the office of the Grand Secretary in Topeka, on April 19, 1915, at 2:00 p. M. â&#x20AC;˘
W M . L . BURDICK,
WM. I. STUART,
President.
Secretary. ToPEKA, KANSAS, April 19, 1915. The Council of Administration met as such Council and as a Building Committee at the office of the Grand Secretary at Topeka, on April 19, 1915, at 2:00 P. M., pursuant to adjournment of the meeting held at the same place on March 31, 1915. Present: WILLIAM L . BURDICK, Grand Master; GILES H . LAMB, Deputy Grand Master; WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Junior Warden.
Absent:
CHARLES B .
LOBDELL, Grand Senior Warden. Thereupon the plans of R. L. GAMBLE, architect for the proposed office building, were examined and discussed. The various materials proposed to be used in the erection of such building, and the estimated cost thereof, were considered, and the capacity and length of time such building would answer the needs of the various Grand Bodies of this Grand Jurisdiction being taken into consideration, and upon the representation of the Grand Secretary that the building proposed to be erected according to the plans submitted and considered would only provide for the needs and requirements of such Grand Bodies for approximately twenty years, and after considering the estimate of the architect that such building would cost about $51,000.00, and the Council of Administration believing that as a business proposition it would not be justified in expending such sum for mere temporary relief, it was, on motion, by an unanimous vote of those present, determined not to proceed further with the erection of such building, but to report such facts to the next Communication of the Grand Lodge for such action as it might see fit to take, and to present, with such report, plans and specifications for a building for the purposes contemplated ade-
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quate for the requirements of such Grand Bodies for a period of time commensurate with the cost of such building. And on motion R.'. W/. W M . I. STUART was appointed a committee of one to settle with architect GAMBLE for his services performed to date. On motion, the Grand Secretary was instructed and authorized to make such necessary temporary repairs on the present office building as might be necessary to render it tenable during the coming year. * * * Thereupon, on motion, the Council of Administration and Building Committee adjourned to meet at the call of the Grand Master. WM.
I. STUART,
WILLIAM L . BURDICK, President.
Secretary. The Council of Administration have requested me to make this oral report, in addition to the most able and full presentation of the report of the M.".W.'. Grand Master concerning the matter of the erection of an office and library building for this Grand Lodge. . W e studied the question long, and, we think, exhaustively; we concluded that it would be unwise to proceed with the erection of a Grand Lodge office and library building and expend $50,000 of the funds of the Grand Lodge, and, as a result, get an office building that would neither be a building of which we- might all be proud, nor one which would meet the needs of the different Grand Bodies, and so we feel it is the part of widsom, or of good business, that we ought to report this whole matter to the Grand Lodge; that, inasmuch as we are but your servants and instruments to carry into effect the Grand Lodge's sovereign will and pleasure, that it would be better to report that we had determined to call off the erection of this building until we could get further directions, as might be expressed at this Grand Lodge. We made a further study of this subject, and we obtained information that to erect a Grand Lodge, building which would meet the needs of these Grand Bodies in the years to come would cost, approximately, $80,000; and it is up to you, brethren, to say whether you want to invest that much monÂŤy, and for you to direct us further as to what you wish done. In addition, I will say that the Council of Administration has arranged with the Grand Secretary to show upon a screen, at 7:30 this evening, the plans which we now think will be adequate to meet all the requirements of these Grand Bodies. And upon this screen will be shown the different floor plans of the building and the different elevations, so that you may have a definite idea as to what is contemplated by the Council of Administration if this building is to be erected. And it is hoped by the members of the Council of Administration that every member of the Grand Lodge, as well as all the other brothers, will be here, and so be able to exercise an intelligent judgment upon this subject. WILLIAM I. STUART,
Secretary.
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Upon the order of the M.-. W.-. Grand Master, the report of the Council of Administration was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME.
M.-. W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH, Secretary, submitted the following report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the President and Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: During the year ended December 31, 1915,1 have received in cash items, the total sum of $44,627.86, from the following sources, viz.: Interest on loans Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita..... Endowment donations Guardianship money Loans paid Sale live stock Refund from lodges for advances Total
$ 4,072 21,181 2,696 3,654 620 12,100 112 191
25 00 05 40 59 00 55 02
$44,627 86
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Board, as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal. Original item of payment has been sent to Treasurer in each instance, and due acknowledgment has been made by him. For your information the items of $3,654.40."Endowment Donations," is composed of the following items: Eastern Star endowment $1,164 18 Balances in Ohio Flood Fund, viz.: Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M $ 1,077 20 Grand Chapter, R. A. M 216 00 Grand Commandery, K. T 133 3 3 = .1,426 53 Estate of M.'. W.'.Bro. Fred Washbon, deceased, bequest 500 00 Estate M. C. Ainsworth, deceased, balance bequest 506 19 Lochinvar Commandery No. 52, K. T., Cofifeyville 20 00 Apollo Commandery No. 16, K. T., Larned 25 00 Wellington Lodge No. 150, A. F. & A. M., Wellington 12 50 Total
$3,654 40
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The endowment fund was increased from $23,434.61 on January 1, 1915, to $27,089.01 on January 1, 1916. Recommendation is made that the credit balance to miscellaneous receipts of $2,376.27 be placed to the credit of the endowment fund. If this be done the endowment fund will be increased to $29,465.28. During the year warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer in the total sum of $43,654.23, which was charged to the following accounts, viz.: Real estate loans $21,400 00 Accrued interest on loans 55 62 Grand Lodge relief 1,159 00 Guardianship funds 380 3 5 = $ 22,994 97 Funerals, cemetery* 1,981 19 Real estate, improvements 1,152 04 Furniture and fixtures 100 00 May Cooper legacy to Nellie Ezell 100 00 Maintenance $16,825 80 Expenses Board meetings 125 74 Salary, Asst. to Secretary 120 00 Insurance and'premiums 52 00 Miscellaneous expenses at Home 202 49:= 17,326 03 Total
$43,654 23
By reference to above you will observe the total for all Home and administration expenses to have been $17,326.03, and if actual funeral expenses of $375.69 be added, the total will be found to be $18,702.32 for all purposes. This is for the fiscal year ended November 30,1915. The comparative statement hereinafter shown is for the calendar year, hence the apparent discrepancy in amount of expenses for 1915. Summary of account for the year follows: Debits to Cash. Jan. 1, 1915.—Balance in treasury Dec. 31, 1915.—Receipts for year Total Credits to Cash. Dec. 31, 1915.—Paid during year Jan. 1, 1916.—Balance in treasury Total
$ 3,311 62 44,627 86 $47,939 48
$43,654 23 4,285 25 $47,939 48
*Of this item the sum of $1,606.50 was paid for additional cemetery ground.
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Trial balance of the"Home accounts follows: Debit Balances. Treasury cash S ' 4,285 Mortgage loans 63.700 Real estate and im'v'ts .... 116,104 Maintenance 200,204 Funerals and cemetery 3,796 Furniture and fixtures 1,802 Insurance 3,827 Grand Lodge relief 1,159 Miscellaneous expenses 7.648 Total
Credit Balanc 25 00 14 93 25 36 47 00 26
$402,527 66
S 35,600 30.433 27,089 Grand Lodge per capita . 231.236 49,666 Grand Lodge donations.. 18.934 Lodge donations, etc 7,191 2,376 Miscellaneous receipts .. Total
The total of $7,191.43 in guardianship funds follows: Groth estate Matney estate Morton estate Mowery estate Hendryx estate, deposit. Hazel Childs deposit Total
14 05
01 55 41 80 43 27
.S402.527 66
$
190 1,256 98 3,745 400 1,500
92 90 40 21 00 00
$7,191 43
The Superintendent of the Home is the guardian of the minors in each case. The total of $63,700.00 in mortgage loan account is invested in first mortgage loans. There is no delinquent interest on any of these loans. During the year loans aggregating $12,100.00 have been paid, and loans aggregating $21,400.00-have been made, making our investment in mortgage loans on January 1, 1916, $63,700.00, as against $54,400.00 on January 1, 1915. Of the $63,700.00 invested $38,150.00 "draws interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum, $12,000.00 -at six and one-half per cent., $12,550.00 at seven per cent., and $1,400.00 at eight per cent.; the latter is the Kenner loan and is the only city loan we have. The interest returns on above amount will aggregate $4,031.50, or 6 33-100 per cent, for the year on the entire investment. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since 1908 follows: 1908 $10,486 99 1912 $16,306 41 1909 12,761 53 1913 17,584 32 1910 12,278 40 1914 16,413 02 1911 13,574 34 1915 17,735 58
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By months, warrants drawn for the years 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915 are shown: January February March April May June July August September October November December
1912. S 1,417 53 1,519 89 1,297 43 1,397 !)8 1,139 76 1.265 93 1,200 47 1,054 93 1,167 03 1,121 11 1,547 97 2,076 38
1913. S 1,880 35 2,000 31 1,762 35 1,403 88 1,184 09 1,178 44 1,030 32 1,008 70 2,0,'^2 40 1,286 60 1,230 94 1,465 94
1914. S 1,760 1.266 1,686 1,272 1,198 1,058 999 1,235 1,716 1,530 1,355 1,213
10 34 74 41 18 72 48 27 00 25 70 83
1915. S 1,227 96 1,398 99 1,910 76 1,506 14 1,472 12 1,232 80 1,228 50 1,201 53 1,400 02 1,566 93 1,589 24 1,659 55
816,206 41
S 17,464 32 120 00
S 16,293 02 120 00
$17,394 59 340 99
S16.206 41
S17,5S4 32
316,413 02
S]7,735 58
General expense
Superintendent's report shows average membership in the Home as follows: 1912 1907 71 i'A 1908 76 1913 .90 1914 1909 79 1910 851^ 1915 1911 80 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911
Per capita cost based upon above averages: $133 44 1912 143 75 1913 161 54 1914 144 44 1915 .' 169 68
$183 195 186 201
12 38 51 50
Above per capita is based upon all maintenance and administration expenses for the years 1913, 1914, 1915. Expenses include everything except permanent improvements to property. The average for 1915 is more than usual, and this may be accounted Sor by reason of the extra expenses incurred by reason of the sickness, absence from the Home of the former Superintendent and Matron, and the extra allowance made to them. Summary of present financial condition follows: Assets. Jan. 1, 1916.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Total
$ 4,285 25 63,700 00 $ 67,985 25
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Liabilities. Jan. 1, 1916.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Guardianship funds invested in loans Endowment funds invested in loans Available assets
$ 7,191 43 27,089 01 33,704 81
Total
'.$ 67,985 25
Our available assets on January 1,1916, were $33,704.81, as against $27,718.85 January 1, 1915, $17,703.20 January 1,1914, and $2,357.94 for January 1, 1913. Our required investrnents are as follows: Endowment funds $27,089 01 Guardianship funds 7,191 43 Leaving balance of general tuiid invested in loans 29,419 56 Total
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$63,700 00
A gain of $5,012.33 of the Home general fund invested in loans since January 1, 1915. We have had no extraordinary expenses, such as building, etc., during the year. Nor shall we be likely to have in the coming year. Our receipts for the year may be estimated: Interest on loans $ 4,000 00 Interest on balances 400 00 Grand Lodge per capita 22,000 00 Grand Lodge relief 1,100 00 O. E. S. per capita 2,800 00 0 . E. S. endowment 1,200 00 Bequests known at present 1,000 00 Total Our expenses may be estimated: One hundred members, at $180.00 Administration expense Insurance : Apparent surplus Total
$32,500 00
$ 18,000 300 1,100 13,100.
00 00 00 00
$32,500 00
This estimate is necessarily based upon the fact that we shall have no unusual expenditures during the year. If we do have, our apparent surplus will be depleted to extent of expenditures. We have no contract obligations nor outstanding indebtedness. Expenditures on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas for the year aggregated $1,159.00.
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By months the payments were as follows: December, January, February, March, April,' May, June, July, August and September, $89.50 per month; October, $114.50; November, $124.50. We are now paying $124.50 per month. Details of payments are shown in report of the Superintendent. Insurance in force on Home property follows: Fire. Building Furniture Barn and horse Isolation ward Chapel
$71,00000 9,000 00 750 00 3,000 00 5,000 00
Total
:.$ 88,750 00 Tornado.
Buildings
$20,000 00
We pay for $83,750.00 of above. Insurance of $5,000.00 policy on the Chapel is paid for by the Order of the Eastern Star. The insurance for which we pay expires: Fire. Tornado. 1916 â&#x20AC;¢. $37,750 00 $20,000 00 1917 20,000 00 1918 11,000 00 1919 15,000 00 Total
$83,750 00
$20,000 00
Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION OF THE FAITHFUL SERVICES OF W.-. JAMES S N E D D E N AND HIS WIFE, M A R Y C. SNEDDEN, LATE S U P E R I N T E N D E N T AND MATRON OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME.
M.-. W.". THOMAS G . FITCH presented the following resolution (which had been unanimously approved by the Masonic Home Board at their meeting in Wichita, January 18, 1916), and, on motion, the same was adopted and ordered printed in the Annual Proceedings:
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" T h e Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home, in annual meeting assembled, at the Home in Wichita, January 18, 1916, adopted the following resolution: "This Board views with deep regret the severance of its official relations with Bro. JAMES SNBDDEN and his wife, MARY C . SNEDDEN,
who for more than fifteen years have occupied the important and responsible positions of Superintendent and Matron of this Home. "As Superintendent, Bro. SNEDDEN has exercised qualities of judgment, perseverance, resource, industry and skill which have distinguished him as an executive, and of humanity, patience and brotherly kindness, which have characterized him as a man and Mason. "As Matron, Mrs. SNEDDEN, by her rare qualities of mind and heart, has endeared herself to the members of the family of every sex and age - at all times. " I t has ever been the desire of the Kansas Masons to make this place not an "Institution," but a " H o m e " in all that sacred word implies, and this ideal has been fully realized in the service of this gifted couple. No mercenary or unworthy motives have ever been manifest in their activities, and their endeavors have always been a labor of loveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a service of devotion. Their administration has been most successful always, and they have made ours a model Home. "For this service to which they have so unsparingly given the last and best of their years, we return to them our heartfelt thanks and this expression of the generous appreciation of the Craft and members of the Eastern Star of Kansas. "We wish for them abundant health, abounding happiness and length of days far beyond the allotted span, and our constant prayer will be that the blessing of GOD may richly abide with them and comfort them and give them peace. "Ordered that this resolution be placed on record and a copy be sent to Brother and Sister SNEDDEN."
REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-. W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.: W:. Grand Lodge oj Kansas: Your committee, to whom has been referred the reports of the Grand Officers, beg leave to submit the following report: A great trust begets a great sense of responsibility, and we are fortunate that this sentiment and purpose has ever actuated the rulers of Kansas Freemasonry. Our present Grand Master is no exception to the rule, and, happily, he has been able to bring to his task unusual qualities both of mind
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and heart. A scholar of distinction, an orator of renown, a statesman and philosopher, he has, for nearly a generation, adorned a position of leadership as an educator in our highest institution of learning, and thus at the height of his powers, coming to this great opportunity, ripened and disciplined by experience, his administration has reflected, in a signal degree, qualities of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice, principles held to be the foundation-stones of Masonry. The record of his work shows a lofty conception of duty to Masonry which he aptly describes as " t h e oldest, noblest, most dignified and most exalted association of men in the history of the world." He defines the Craft as " a n organization of strong and sturdy men, who are striving, by the aid of Divine Light, to keep the leaven of Truth within the world;" a "brotherhood of sincere, loyal, earnest men, who believe in the Universal Fatherhood of GoD, in Truth and Brotherly Love," and their duty as being to translate these sentiments into "deeds of loyalty, charity, kindness, sympathy, helpfulness and forgiveness." Whatever may be his own misgivings as to the result, his brethren are not in doubt, and most gratefully accept his work and the account thereof as good and true and satisfactory. At the outset of his admirable report, he broadly sketches the history and condition of the Grand Lodge during its sixty years of life, noting with satisfaction that in its marvelous growth, quality in character and achievement, it has kept pace with increase in numbers and resources.. He devotes fitting space to the memory of our illustrious brothers who have passed to the Great Beyond, which subject will be more fully treated by the Committee on Necrology; and he does not omit to enjoin upon the Craft ever to be jealous and diligent in developing the practical application of the ideals of Masonry, together with the accompanying duties of Loyalty and Service. We recommend the approval of that portion of the report relating to the following subjects: Installing Grand Officers, The Officers of the Grand Lodge, Grand Representatives, Grand Orator, Copy of Charter, Laying of Corner-stones, Dedication of Masonic Halls, Changes in Districts. We recommend that portion of the report, relating to "New Lodges Constituted," and "Lodges Under Dispensation," be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation; and, That the official opinions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.
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The report contains several references to subjects of great importance not directly connected with any of our administrative departments, for the consideration of which we recommend the appointment of a Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs. To this committee we recommend the reference of the matter under the head of " T h e Acacia Fraternity." We also recommend the reference of the Grand Master's suggestion for action concerning the "Washington Memorial" to this same committee. Your committee also approves the suggestion of the Grand Master for a more precise definition of the principles and practices concerning reimbursement for masonic relief, and recommends that this subject be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, with instructions to present, for consideration, an amendment to our.Laws, which will set forth more clearly the historic position of this Grand Lodge on this subject. We heartily approve the conclusion of the Grand Master, as given under the head of "Official Opinions," that the laying of cornerstones on Sunday is opposed to good masonic policy, and recommend its approval, and that the Jurisprudence Committee be instructed to erect this conclusion into a by-law, forbidding on Sunday all forms of masonic work excepting funerals. Your committee deem it proper especially to commend the remarks of the Grand Master on the subject of " Special Dispensations," inviting the thoughtful consideration of the Craft to his admonition against triviality and personal interest in connection therewith. In his account of " Official Visitations," the Grand Master discloses not only a keen appreciation of the social graces and virtues of masonic intercourse, but also a systematic energy surprising and most commendable. That this busy man of many affairs, in the midst of a multitude of other labors, has found time to visit sixty lodges is an evidence of devoted interest which needs no further comment. We heartily approve his suggestion that during a course of years every lodge in the jurisdiction should be visited by the Grand Master, and commend it to his successors in office. His reference to needed repairs to the masonic monument at Highland, Kansas, we recommend be referred to the incoming Grand Master. No expense should be considered in preserving such memorials. Your committee agrees with the report of the Grand Master, affirming the dignity and importance of the office of District Deputy Grand Master, and recommend that this portion of his report, including his recommendations for compensation and recognition, be referred to a Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs. Interesting also is the conclusion of the Grand Master as to the value and importance of district meetings. We concur in his opinion that they are probably the most influential factor in our present system of administration, and recommend that the subject of.the increase in
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the appropriation for the expenses of the Instructors thereof, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property. The untiring zeal of the Grand Master is further shown in his report upon the "General Condition of Lodges," wherein it appears that he has taken personal cognizance of the report from each lodge. The net increase of 1,650 in membership is impressive, but the general excellence of work and procedure disclosed is most gratifying. The well-timed criticism of lodge officers for carelessness and neglect in work, and records, and correspondence, is commended, and special attention thereto invited. Very properly a considerable portion of the report is devoted to the Masonic Home, of which he says: " For twenty years this practical evidence of masonic brotherly love has been quietly and unostentatiously translating into action our ideals of fraternal sympathy and relief." His summary of the condition of that institution we commend to the Craft for careful examination, as also the more detailed report of the Home Board, which has been presented. Naturally one of the most important topics presented is that of the proposed Grand Lodge Office Building. This project, launched one year ago and committed to the Council of Administration, has languished for lack of an adequate appropriation. The Grand Master sets forth the needs and difficulties of this situation and asks for further direction. While the funds of the Grand Lodge are limited t o the ordinary needs of economical administration, the resources of the Masons of Kansas are neither circumscribed nor meager, and we are confident the brethren can be depended upon to meet any proper demand. We recommend this subject be referred, as before, to a special committee, for analysis and the presentation of a workable plan of action. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary exhibit the same faithful competency that has been shown, lo! these many years, by these distinguished and useful'craftsmen. We recommend the reference of these reports to the standing Committee on Finance and Property! The report of the Grand Secretary contains many items of information of interest to the Craft, which should be carefully reviewed and studied by the brethren in their own lodges. One subject, namely, the necessities of the widow of the distinguished masonic historian, ROBERT F R E K B GOULD, should, doubtless, receive special consideration,
for which purpose we recommend it be referred to the special committee before referred to. That portion of the report, relating to the "Petition of New Lodge at Chanute," be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation. Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, EDWARD W . WAYNANT,
CHESTER B . REED, JOHN A. SCHILLING,
Committee.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GRAND LODGE BUILDING AND MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
The M/. W.'. Grand Master announced the following as the special committee to which reference was made in the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: M . - . W . - . B E S T G R G . BROWN, M . - . W . - . THOMAS G . FITCH, M,-.W.-.WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, M.-.W.-.ALEX. A. SHARP, M.-.W.-.ELRICK C . COLE.
CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, February 16, 1916. The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M.
ORATION.
The following address was presented by Bro. ARTHUR Governor of Kansas and a member of Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, which, on motion, was ordered printed in the Proceedings and the usual number of extra copies, in pamphlet form, distributed among the lodges: CAPPER,
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MASONRY AND DEMOCRACY. Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: When I stood for the first time in a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons to receive the degree of an Entered Apprentice, I learned from the twenty-four-inch gauge that eight hours of my day should be devoted to the service of GOD and those in distress. I learned from the form of a lodge that a Freemason's charity should know no bounds. ! When the Worshipful Master gave the charge at closing, I heard, "Every human being has a claim upon your Mnd offices. Do good unto all." And I was told to practice out of the lodge—and that Iftook to mean wherever 1 should find myself—those great moral duties taught in the lodge. "And the greatest of these is charity." Nineteen centuries ago when the Divine Teacher of Mankind made that last journey to Jerusalem, a certain lawyer, crafty and full of guile, stood up and tempted Him, asking: "And who is my neighbor?" The gentle and patient CHRIST answered His tempter with that masterly parable of the Good Samaritan^—a classic of literature that would live forever even though our faith in its divine author were lost. The priest and the Levite, GOD'S chosen, drew aside their garments, wrapped themselves in the cloak of indifference and passed by on the other side. The Good Samaritan, forgetting the difference of race, of creed and caste, felt only the call of humanity and hastened to help a fellow-being in distress. Notwithstanding the plain and forceful teaching of our Savior's parable, men still are asking by word and action, consciously and unconsciously, " Who is my neighbor?" And Masonry answers with CHRIST, all the children of men; the despised, the lowly, the unfortunate, the oppressed, the wicked and the ungodly—as well as the high
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and mighty, the cultured, those bound to us by blood and creed, the comfortable and the self-satisfied. Every human being has a claim upon my sympathies; the Freemason's charity knows no bounds. The difference of race, of position, of caste, meant nothing to the Good Samaritan. They, mean nothing to the good Mason. The claims of humanity transcend all difference of race and creed and position. The true Mason is a friend of mankindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a brother of the human race. And that is the real essence of democracy; for democracy rests upon those principles of fraternity and humanity that are at the foundation of Masonry. The Mason, then, of all citizens, must of necessity be a patriot. He must be inspired with that love of country which is more than mere sentiment and highsounding cant. I t is not enough for him to cheer when the flag goes by. I t is not enough for him to feel a patriotic thrill and to stand uncovered when the National Anthem is played. His patriotism must be positive and active. It must be one of the prime motives behind his every act. I t must manifest itself in his attitude toward life and toward his fellows. I t must impel him to make the problems of his country and the welfare of his countrymen his own intensely personal concern. It must make him think of the United States of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; not as an abstraction symbolized by UNCLE SAM or the fair figure of COLUMBIA; not as three million square miles of fertile plains and rock-ribbed mountains; not as a rich and powerful land; but as one hundred million human souls whose brother he is; whose life and well-being are of immediate personal concern to him. At no time in the history of our nation has there been so great a need as now, of this active, personal patriotism which places country above the individual, the common good above selfishness. We are given.to flattering ourselves with the thought that we are GOD'S chosen people, and that the destiny of the human race will be worked out by us in this new world. We look upon our Republic and its republican form of government, though they are less than one hundred and forty years old, as
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established factsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as experiments tested and proved. And in this complacent satisfaction lies our danger. Today for the first time in a generation many of our people are stirred by fears of unknown foreign foes. Many of us are haunted by day and by night by specters of ships and guns and hordes of barbarians sweeping down upon our shores and laying waste our land. A call has come to arm, and thinking men and women dread what may result from, that call to this peace-loving nation, which above all others stands for the reign of law among nations as well as among men. My brethren, I realize it is folly to cry "Peace! Peace!" when there is no peace. That it is worse than folly stubbornly to close our eyes to whatever danger may threaten us from a war-maddened, empire-drunkened foe -^-if such a foe exists. But the real peril to this Republic, the immediate danger to this free people, is not beyond the, broad Atlantic where so many millions of our fellowbeings are engaged in so vast and cruel a struggle. It is not across the wide Pacific where the little yellow man is looking for an outlet for his teeming millions and a larger field for his newly awakened energy and enterprise. I admit there is not a monarch nor a monarchy in all the world which would not rejoice to see the downfall of this Republic. King and Emperor and Czar, and the satellites of flunkeyism, would welcome the failure of our experiment in self-government, because the failure of the American Repiiblic would mean the doom of democracy. But it is not Emperor and Czar, nor their armies and navies, that we need fear most. The peril that threatens us, very real and ever-present, lies not in the cabinets of Europe, but in the hearts of bur own people. The republics of history have fallen, not to external foes, but as victims of their own disloyalty to the ideals of democracy â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a foe more deadly than all the combined forces of the world. We can more easily turn back the foreign in-, vader than we can stifle the discontent of large masses of people who believe they are not receiving their just deserts at the hands of society. We can more easily escape the shot and shell of Europe or Japan than we
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can escape the benumbing and destructive effects of sloth and indifference and cynicism on the part of the people toward public affairs and the public service. No enemy can inffict upon us the utter ruin that we can bring upon ourselves by disloyalty to the American ideal. Our national life, our very existence, must be fed by the "springs of a deeply ardent patriotisin in the heart of every citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a patriotism that transcends all narrow self-interest and lays a man's all upon the altar of his country. And so, my brethren, in this year of world-wide calamity, this year of tragedy so black that all the world . stands appalled, it is well for us as men of peaceful, happy Kansas to turn our minds to what our country demands of us as men and as Freemasons. It is well for us to remember that our masonic vows carry with them these great obligations of citizenship; to remember that the true Freemason is a patriot of the highest type. No man can foresee the outcome of the world war, destroying daily so many human lives and consuming such vast treasure accumulated by the toil of ages. But we know the world will never again be what it was before that fateful August, 1914. In our larger faith we may hope that good will come from it. But, it is difficult for the human eye and the human mind to see how this is possible. Our beloved country so far has escaped entanglements which would driag it into active participation in this vast massacre of humanity. Yet we cannot hope altogether to escape its consequences. The future of America is affected to a greater or less degree by every battle fought on European soil. American diplomacy, American commerce, American industry, and perhaps many details of American government itself, will all be changed by the outcome of this war. We dare not fold our hands in indifference and say it is no concern of ours. We must set our own house in order; we must consecrate ourselves anew to the idea of democracyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to the eternal principles of a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Our great peril is here at home.
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I believe in America, in the spirit of the American people. I do not think the faith of our fathers is dead within us. I believe our country and its institutions rest on the solid rock of justice and righteousness which cannot be overthrown by all the powers of destruction, unless we ourselves turn from these things. But no man who loves his country can think for a moment that" we have attained the ideal state. No man who gives sober thought to the future can fail to see the shoals and breakers on every side. I stood recently, on a summer night, on Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that great White Way ablaze with light and teeming with humanity. I saw stockbrokers and clerks, millionaires and their cashiers, women from homes of refinement, and painted, brazen harlots mingling together in one wild debauch of extravagance and license. I heard the ribald songs and saw the suggestive dances; and I asked myself, " Is this America, the land of the Pilgrim Fathers? " And then in my mind's eye I saw the men and women who produced the wealth squandered with such profligacy that night. I saw men stripped to the waist, in an inferno of heat, stoking furnaces in reeking holds of oceangoing vessels. I saw miners digging coal in tomb-Hke entryways underground and the hovels in which they lived above ground. I saw men slaving at great blast furnaces. I saw the myriad workers in mills and factories. I saw pallid, joyless women and children in sweat-shops and cotton mills. And instead of the hum of happy, contented industry, GOD'S wages for wholesome toil, I seemed to hear the low rumblings of a mighty volcano, a volcano heaving with vast human misery, injustice and bitter discontent. I saw the schools of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bulwark of the Nation, and saw with dismay that their doors were closed to nine out of ten of all the children of the land after they had acquired the mere rudiments of reading and writing. We should make it possible for every man to own a home, to educate his children, to put something by for old age. The laborer is worthy of his hire, but he doesn't always get it.
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I saw a sane nation spending multi-millions of dollars for alcoholic drinks that ruin body, mind and soul. I saw thousands _ of harlots dragging young manhood and young womanhood down to destruction. I saw the church earnestly but ineffectively striving to turn back this great flood of evil. I turned my eyes to the national capitol, to our state capitols and to our municipalities. Almost everywhere I saw strife and dissension, extravagance and inefficiency and indifference, if not positive dishonesty. And I turned from it all as from a bad dream and cried out to myself: "This cannot be the America we love!" "Is ours then a hopeless task? Have we fallen on evil times? Need we despair of the future? Is there no balm in Gilead?" We should be craven if we could look into one another's faces here today and let pessimism cloud our meeting. The very fact that so many good and true men of Kansas have gathered here in solemn conclave, to pledge themselves anew to the eternal principles of this noble Order gives the lie to the man who says that the spirit of justice, of fraternity, of charity and of patriotism is dead in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that the issue is hopeless. We are true men. We recognize divine authority and we humbly bow to the divine injunction. Our building has not been perfect; but there is a GOD, and we still have the plummet and the square, and with GOD'S help, our structure finally shall meet the approval and merit the blessing of the Supreme Architect. Manhood is not dead in America. Step by step, we progress surely though slowly toward better things; and I am happy in the belief, my brethren, that the teachings of this Order, the quickening of con- â&#x20AC;˘ science, the broadening of sympathy which comes to every true Mason, have greatly to do with the raising of ideals . and the betterment of conditions in bur national life. As Americans and as Freemasons, we believe in de-. mocracy. We believe in the brotherhood of man. We believe in equality of opportunity. We believe in help for the weak and in charity for the unfortunate, and|we are pledged to the principles of justice to all menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not
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the cold justice of stern, forbidding law which decrees " a n eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth," but the justice of our Savior, tempered by loving kindness that encompasses the whole world. In my deepest heart I believe America is the testing ground of democracy. I believe that here is the place and now is the time for the highest development of humanity. Mankind has ever come up through difficulties, been both blessed and cursed by adversity. I have the deepest confidence in the American spirit and the American people. And I believe that America is destined in GOD'S providence to lead the people of the world to higher planes of life, to nobler aims and richer aspirations. The world and all its problems is where you touch elbows with it. This world is as much your world as it is anybody's. GOD holds you as responsible for it. If you would have it a good world and a happy world, you must help make it that. If you would have a clean, a prosperous, a progressive community where you live, you must help make it so. If you would have a practical, , efficient, well-administered public service in township, county, state and nation, instead of a slipshod, incompetent makeshift, it is strictly up to you to help get it, That is why you are a citizen instead of a subject, why you are a king instead of a vassal. I believe this wicked war in Europe will bring new world-wide responsibilities to us as a people; I believe that in the cause of humanity it will be America that will bind up the wounds of the nations and lead the world back to peace, and it may be to a permanent peace. And I have every confidence that by GOD'S grace the American people will rise to these new responsibilities. Our work, brethren, is here where we are. No man living but has his share. We touch the world here. It is not in the busy marts of trade; it is not in our great exchanges with their millions and their hundreds of millions of stocks and bonds; it is not in our factories with their thousands of workmen; it is not in our mines nor forests nor fertile fields with their rich products; it is not in our ships that go down in the deeps nor in the
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thundering trains that rush across our continent; it is not in these that we must seek the stimulus that will make America equal to the task before her. All these are necessary. The true American is "fervent in business." But it is not by our hands alone that our destiny is to be worked out. We must search the hearts of the people and find there the impulse for that righteousness and ambition for the common good which alone makes a nation great. Unless the hearts of our people are right, America, too, will beconie engrossed in the materialism that is the undoing of civilization and the death of progress. I often think we people of Kansas fail to realize the happy conditions under which we live, and thereby fail to make the most of them and their great possibilities. Our lines have been cast in pleasant places. We are blessed beyond compare by the beneficence of the Supreme Architect. Living in our " grassy parallelogram of plenty," where peace and prosperity smile upon us; far removed from the strife and turmoil of an embattled world, we are prone to forget the red hate now dominant throughout a continent. We hear the faint echoes of war, but so far away are they that we sit in smug complacency and think that all is well with the world so long as GOD is in His Heaven. And so we fail fully to comprehend the blessed conditions under which we live. I do not pretend that Kansas is an earthly Paradise; I do not think that the millennium has dawned on us in advance of the rest of the world; but I do believe that nowhere else on GOD'S earth will be found a commonwealth of a million and threequarters of men and women who are so free from the greed, the materialism, the cruel selfishness that brutally tramples upon the rights of others. I do not think we can find anywhere a people with broader sympathies and nobler aims. I do not know of another place where so much Christian charity abounds, or where men dwell -together in closer brotherhood. And let us be thankful that while this spirit is dominant in Kansas, it is not confined to Kansas. At no time in the world's history have the hearts of men and women in civilized lands been so stirred, or have they given more
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freely of their means, or of themselves, to the relief of suffering. The "still, sad music of humanity" that in the Middle Ages smote upon deaf ears is heard today. This world of ours becomes a braver, truer, nobler world, day by day, whatever pessimists and cravens choose to say and profess to believe. It is not calling in vain for the Good Samaritan who will stop and bind up the wounds of the afflicted and minister to the wants of him who has fallen by the wayside.. History records nothing more inspiring than the untiring efforts, through all the changes of the centuries, of those men and women who have labored to lift the human race out of ignorance and vice and misfortune into a higher, happier, nobler existence and unite it in the "Bond of Brotherhood." And Masonry has ever led in this service. Despite the atrocities in war-torn Europe, we still can believe that at no time in the history of humanity has the spirit of fraternity so swayed the hearts and minds of mankind as in this day. It leads the march of our advancing civilization. And I believe it will constantly grow broader and broader in its application. Today the spirit of charity is not content with binding up the wounds of the man who falls into the hands of robbers on the road to Jericho, but it foresees the danger and makes the road safe. . The true spirit of fraternity is not content with relieving a distressed brother; it is only satisfied when it prevents distress. Modern fraternity is shamed by the bread line. It seeks to prevent any worthy man becoming an object of charity. The spirit of brotherhood which makes democracy possible anticipates danger and prevents trouble. It is the spirit of personal service now exerted in behalf of the whole community. That is' the spirit of true Masonry, and more and more is it becoming the spirit of America. We have builded gigantic fortunes, largely by accident; but less and less does the mere material weight of wealth dominate our thought and excite the imagination of our people. More and more are we demanding of our rich men an accounting of their steward-
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ship. More and more are we insisting upon fair dealing and simple justice for the weak and humble. And more and more do Wealth and Power realize their responsibility. We are a long way from the dawning of that Perfect Day to which the eye of the Christian is ever turned, but in America, at least,' we find signs of a growing spirit of justice and fairness that bids us hold fast to our faith in the ultimate triumph of righteousness. And we as Masons, believing in a world-wide charity and a universal fraternity, must seek first of all to banish from our hearts and from the hearts of our fellow-countrymen, those twin devils—Hate and Fear—the twain that bring war and havoc to nations, and desolation and despair to human happiness. With that love in our hearts which is the basis of our Order, with courage to do the right though the heavens fall, with faith in GOD and in our fellows, democracy in America is safe,- and that day of " t h e parliament of man—the federation of the world," is not far distant. So Mote it Be!
R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON NECROLOGY.
W.". JOHN D . M C B R I A N , submitted the following report, which was, on motion, by a rising vote, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge oj Kansas: "Time speeds away, away, away. Another hour, another day, Another month, another year. Drops from us like the leaflet sear; Drops like the life-blood from our hearts; The rose bloom from the cheek departs. The tresses from the Temples fall, The eye grows dim and strange to all. "Time speeds away, away, away. No eagle through the skies of day. No wind along the hill can flee. So swiftly or so smooth as he. Like flery steeds from stage- to -stage. He bears us on from youth to age. Then plunges in the fearful sea, Of fathomless Eternity.'.'
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Amid the busy and per-
plexing scenes of another year, we have labored on these earthly Temples, perhaps Uttle noting the rapidity with which Time is bearing us on to the great mysterious beyond. So it seems fitting and proper at this time to pause a moment, call the roll, and note the absent ones. Another year is added to the record of our masonic labors. How swiftly the sands' of the hour-glass have run; and how swiftly time speeds away. With the coming of each year thousands enter the arena and thousands depart. And while we count the members added to our ranks, it is proper that we should pause a moment among the monuments of the silent city of the dead. Perhaps we have been so elated during the past year over the splendid material prosperity with which divine Providence has crowned our labors that we have not considered as carefully as we should the shadows cast along the way, giving us timely warning of the solemn event that awaits each and every one: " There is never a day so clear. But a little cloud will appear." Should w e n o t in all our a d o r a t i o n s t o t h e D e i t y exclaim w i t h t h e Psalmist: "Lord teach us to number our days, that we may Itnow how frail we are." " li'ew are thy days and full of woe. Oh, man of woman born, " Thy doom is written, diist thou art. And shall to dust return. "
"Life is a narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities" is not altogether untrue. Since we met in Grand Communication one year ago many of the Craft have laid down the working tools of the quarries and the forests, and repaired to the apartments of the Supreme Grand Warden to receive their wages. Five hundred and fifty-four have been reported to our Grand Secretary. If time and space would permit, your committee would gladly pay personal tribute to the memory of each one individually; but their silent chambers are marked by the evergreen sprig of faith, hope and charity that blooms in the hearts of surviving craftsmen. That GOD whom we as Masons reverence and serve will rightly interpret the trestle-board of their work, and each one will receive the reward due him. In the Territorial days of Kansas, when the privations, anxiety and struggles of pioneer life tested the patriotism, devotion and integrity of men; while strong, and alrhost irresistible influences were determined to fasten upon the virgin soil of Kansas the shackles of the institution of human slavery, a few patriotic men were equally determined that Kansas should not only be the home of free men, but also that the banner of Masonry, should be unfurled, and the foundation of Masonic Brotherhood should be sown and cultivated.
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Those were the days that tried men's hearts. I t required earnest labor, perseverance and sacrifice to endure the disappointments and privations, of which we can now have no conception at this time. Among the noble pioneers of those days were the veterans of Masonry, to whose wise judgment and inveterate courage we are largely indebted for the splendid progress Masonry has made and the success it has attained. Among those pioneers of Kansas and of Kansas Masonry, the name of R.'. W.-. BRO. ERASMUS T. CARR.
stands as a distinguished landmark. He was a veteran Past Grand Junior Warden, and also Past Grand Secretary of this Grand Body. His counsel was always timely and good, and his masonic labors have contributed very largely to make Kansas Masonry what it is today. On the 12th day of May, 1915, he was called from labor to eternal refreshment. His death occurred at the home of his daughter at Glendale, California, and his remains were accompanied by her to Leavenworth, Kansas, and were laid to rest in Mount Muncie Cemetery, among the monuments of many distinguished craftsmen, including M.-. W.-. Bros. RICHARD R . REBS and JOHN H . BROWN, R . ' . W.-. Bros. DwiGHT BYINGTON and CHRISTIAN BECK, and W.-. Bro. FRITZ MAGERS.
Thus another noble specimen of the pioneer citizenship and true masonic manhood of Kansas has fallen. Fallen, did we. say? May we not say has been exalted to still more sublime degrees? A beautiful memorial of his death will appear in the proceedings of this Grand Lodge; and your committee refers to the circular letter sent to the lodges by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master under date of May 20, 1915. As LONGFELLOW has well said: "Lives of great men around us. We can make our lives sublime. And departing leave behind us Footprints on tlie sands of time."
If life is the period in which the soul and body are united, the question. What is the tie that binds soul and body togehter? still remains undefined. I suppose that we can do no better, than to accept the statement of KING SOLOMON, t h a t it is the silver chord.
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very fact that man is capable of grasping an idea, that he can find no word to define it, suggests to us that man is capacitated for a higher sphere of life than the present. After we have exhausted all of our resources in masonic charity in the relief of our brethren, and have followed the remains to its last resting place, and at the grave have mingled our tears and sympathies with the bereaved survivors, and have paid the highest tributes to their memory, and inscribed their names on the pages of our Grand Lodge, how little have we done! How we utterly fail to relieve the sad hearts
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that mourn. We can not reach the dead. They are not aware of our efforts. I t will all be vain if it fails to awaken in our souls a sense of our own mortality, and lead us to higher personal purity in our own lives. The intelligent and loyal Mason will remember that he has been taught that our Great Light, the Holy Bible, will guide him and give him all the instructions necessary for his conduct here, and lead him through the valley of death in the bright beyond. Who can tell us who will be the subjects of the report of the Committee on Necrology at our Communication one year hence. M.\ W.'. BRO. DAVID B U N FULLER.
Your committee approach this part of our report with unusual delicacy and deep emotion. We feel our utter inability to do justice to this sad duty. In 1892 this distinguished brother presided in the Grand East with a zeal and ability worthy of our most hearty approval, and gained for himself a distinction in this Grand Jurisdiction that any one might well seek to emulate. For twenty-five years he was a constant attendant upon all the Communications of this Grand Body. Your committee refrain from entering into an extended report of his private and public life, for the reason that it will, we presume, appear in the printed Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. We, therefore, content ourselves with a brief reference to his death, which occurred in his law office in the city of Eureka, Kansas, on the 17th day of May, 1915. We sometimes say that death is a profound mystery. So it is; but life is equally mysterious. We can define the meaning of death as accurately as we can define the meaning of life. It is a mystery, from the cradle to the grave. We say that we meet on the level and part on the square. But that is only our ideal. We strive to do so. But is it absolutely true? Do we attain that ideal. We meet on the busy street, or in our fraternal and social gatherings, clasp the hand in brotherly greeting; but after all how little do we know of each other. We know nothing of the secret impulses, the motives, the disappointments and struggles of the inner life. We may appear cheerful and even happy, while some great burden is bearing us down to despair. The eyes may be bright, and the hand-clasp firm, while a storm is raging in the breast. If we could get closer to each other, and understand the most secret impulses and motives, many times, no doubt, we would find much sympathy in our hearts where, in fact, we find nothing to commend. Sometime, perhaps, we will understand many things that are now mysterious. Your committee feel that we can say nothing that would relieve this sad tragedy of its pathetic character. His death was untimely, and his brethren mourn. The great Supreme Judge will do right. We commend his spirit to GOD who gave it.
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The Grim Tyrant has invaded other Grand Jurisdictions, and manydistinguished craftsmen have answered his summons during the last year. In Arizona, Past Grand Master MARTIN WILLIAM KALES and
Past Grand Master FRANCIS ASBURY SHAW have been called from labor to their reward. Arkansas mourns the loss of Past Grand Master AMOS J. W I T T and Past Grand Master COLUMBUS G . AYERS. British Columbia has lost Past Grand Master ISRAEL WOOD POWELL.
In Delaware, Past Grand Master GEORGE W . MARSHALL and Past Grand Master R.' HENRY YOUNG have answered to the final call. Florida has lost her beloved Past Grand Master HENRY W . LONG, who died January 2, 1915. Georgia mourns the death of her Deputy Grand Master. JOHN ELWERT REDWINE, SR., and Grand Junior Warden JOHN R . WILKINSON.
In Illinois, Past Grand Master EDWARD COOK departed this life May 20, 1915.' Iowa has sustained the loss of Past Grand Master GEORGE WASHINGTON BALL and Past Grand Master CHARLES TRUMBULL GRANGER.
Louisiana has lost her distinguished Grand Master ALFRED W . CHEESMAN, who died September 30, 1915. Manitoba has lost her esteemed Past Grand Master JOHN LESLIE. Maryland mourns the death of her Past Grand Master JOHN M . CARTER.
Michigan has lost her Grand Treasurer, WILLIAM WENTE. Minnesota has sustained the loss of Past Senior Grand Warden EDGAR N A S H .
Mississippi has lost her lamented Past Grand Master JOHN YOUNG MURRY and Past Grand Master FRANK BURKITT.
Nebraska, our sister jurisdiction on the north, has suffered more severely than any of the other jurisdictions reported. She has sustained the loss of four of her Past Grand Masters: Past Grand Master MARTIN DUNHAM, Past Grand Master JOHN JACKSON MERCER, Past Grand Master ALBERT WALLACE CRITES, Past Grand Master CHARLES J. PHELPS, and Past Grand Master JOHN BELL DINSMORE.
Nevada mourns the death of Past Grand Master JOSEPH A. MILLER.
New York has lost her beloved Past Grand Master CHARLES W . MEAD,
North Dakota has suffered the loss of Past Grand Master HALPDEN BENDEKE, and Grand Treasurer CHARLES A. HARRIS.
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Oklahoma has lost by death her Emeritus Grand Secretary JAMES STEPHEN HUNT, Past Grand Senior Warden WILLIAM LEANDER BYRD, and Past Grand Master ALFRED GALLITIN GRAY.
Oregon has lost her Past Grand Master JOHN MCCRACKEN. Philippine Islands mourns the loss of Past Grand Master BURTON WHITCOMB.
Tennessee mourns the death
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Texas has lost Past Grand Master AUGUSTUS WEYMAN HOUSTON, SK.
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a distinguished author of masonic literature. In closing this report, your committee feel that we can not resist the temptation to refer to the unnumbered, unnamed, and unreported thousands of the Craft who, amid the roar of cannon, the diri of musketry, and the carnage of battle, have fallen to the dust in the old countries of Europe within the last year. And while we know not their names, or their positions in our beloved Fraternity, yet we cannot withhold our sympathy for them, and offer up on our altars our fervent prayers that peace may soon come to their surviving brethren, and spread its banners over their consecrated graves. Fraternally submitted, JOHN D . M C B R I A N .
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER, committee, presented his formal report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-.W.-.MATTHEW M . MILLER, presented the following supplemental report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence is in receipt from M.-.W.'. Grand Master WILLIAM L . BURDICK of a letter received by him from one RAMON MENDOZA, of Manila, Philippine Islands, who attaches a
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printed stamp below his name which, by abbreviation, indicates that he is the "Grand Secretary of the Grand Regional Lodge of the Philippines No. 2, which he says is constituted regularly under the Obedience of the Grand Orient of Spain, in which he asks for the consideration by the Grand Lodge of Kansas of a protest, which some time later was sent direct to your committee for consideration and reply, and which your committee presents herewith. The letter to Grand Master BURDICK was in Spanish, which he had translated for his own use and transferred to your committee. The protest received from Manila as above stated was also in Spanish, and, translated by your committee, reads as follows: "Resolution conveying a fraternal and respectful protest against the constitution in the Philippine Valley entitled the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, composed entirely of American lodges, and declaring that such constitution is a violation of the lawful jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge of this District and of the Grand Orient of Spain. "Inasmuch as the Grand Orient of Spain from time immemorial, and therefore much prior to the planting of the American political rule in this country, occupied this state and had in continuous occupation masonically the Filipino territory with full power of sovereignty and jurisdiction, together with those powers universally recognized by all the Masonic Grand Bodies occupying territories in their sole and exclusive jurisdiction. "Inasmuch as on the 9th of September, 1906 (E. V.), the Grand Lodge Regional of the Philippines constituted itself with the object of establishing in this valley a national Filipino organization with sovereignty and jurisdiction ove'r the Symbolic lodges in this territory in the name and under the authority of the Grand Orient of Spain, and this Grand Lodge has continually performed the function even down to this day without discontinuance of its rights. "Inasmuch as at a much later time from the last given date (9th of September, 1906), on the 9th of December, 1912', the American lodges, Manila Lodge No. 342, Cavite Lodge No. 350, and Corregidor Lodge No. 386, of the Grand Lodge of California, established in these same valleys one entitled the Grand Lodge' of the Philippine Islands, assuming to all appearance equal powers of jurisdiction over the Symbolic lodges of the country and performing acts tending to the purpose of violation of the egitimate rights acquired and never abandoned by the Regional Grand Lodge of the Philippines and of the Grand Orient of Spain. "Inasmuch as the dignitaries of the American lodges of the Grand Lodge of California at the time of the establishment of the so-entitled Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, and by an act previous to such foundation, by chance delivered a standing'formal resolution that the Filipino territory was masonically free and unoccupied, this affirmation though did not coincide with the truth, for the reason that this territory was permanently and masonically occupied by the Grand Lodge Regional and the Grand Orient of Spain in the same manner before indicated. "Inasmuch as the so-entitled Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands has no ostensible right to the name or to representation in the Philippine National Masonry, for these reasons above expressed, and further, because the former nearly in the total of its numbers has no portion belonging to the Filipino citizenship; on the other hand, the integral lodges belonging to the Grand Lodge Regional of the Philippines are
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entirely Filipino lodges, many of them of very ancient establishment and of very long, most brilliant historic masonic existence in these valleys, and composed of those who have been the greatest benefactors of the Philippine country, thence for a long time this party and in a like manner Filipino Masons whose names have been typical at all times as members of lodges of the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge Regional and of the Grand Orient of Spain. "Inasmuch as there is one principle of masonic right that is universally recognized and accepted by the Grand Lodge Regional, likewise by the Masonic Grand Bodies with the exception of that entitled Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, that when a territory is occupied masonically by one Grand Lodge or one Grand Orient it holds sole and exclusive jurisdiction over such territory. "Inasmuch as it is likewise a principle of masonic right universally recognized and accepted that the masonic bounds (geographic) do not necessarily conform to the political bounds. "Inasmuch as one Grand Assembly justly convened of the Master Masons of all the lodges adhering to the Grand Lodge Regional of Filipinos, approved unanimously on the 4th July of the present year (E. V.) a resolution suggesting that the Grand Lodge Regional make a formal protest fraternal and respectful against the Constitution entitled Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands on December 12th, of 1912; and reaffirm before the masonic world the right of sole and exclusive jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge Regional and of the Grand Orient of Spain, over the Symbolic lodges of the Filipino territory. "Inasmuch as this resolution of the Grand Assembly has been jointly endorsed by this Grand Lodge Regional, by the President of such Assembly, Ven. Her. MANUEL QUEZON, and by its Secretary Ven. Her. RAMON MENDOZA.
"Inasmuch as the Grand Lodge Regional for itself also makes formal protest and declaration fraternally and respectfully and reaffirms its right of sole and exclusive jurisdiction over the Filipino territory in union with the Grand Orient of Spain, wherefore, the Grand Lodge Regional of the-Philippines for itself and for its leader the Grand Orient of Spain, must formulate and in this manner for the present formulates before the authorized correspondents of the Universal Masonry its respectfitl and fraternal protest against the foundation in these Filipino Valleys of the entitled 'Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands,' composed of American Masons, in such a manner as this was actually constituted, and at least that such a disregard of the rights of this Grand Lodge Regional of the Philippines and of the Grand Orient of Spain, is one continuous and open violation of the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge Regional and of the Grand Orient of Spain, and one continuous and open violation of the masonic right and practice universally recognized. "Approved unanimously in the Valleys of Manila upon an extraordinary celebration held on the 8th of August of 1915. " R A M O N MENDOZA, J R . ,
"Grand Secretary. " T H E O D O R M . KALAW,
"Grand Venerable Master." (The contents of t h e resolution being practically embodied in the protest have been omitted from this exhibit.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;COMMITTEE.)
Attached to the resolution of the Assembly of Master Masons adopting the same we find the following certificate:
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"We certify that the foregoing resolution was unanimously approved by the Grand Assembly of Master Masons celebrating in the Valley of Manila at their session on the 4th day of July, 1915. " T E O D O R M . KALAW,
"RAYMON MENDOZA, "Grand Secretary." (Stamped inked seal.)
"Grand Venerable Master. (Stamped inked seal.)
Your committee is of the opinion that while the protestants assert a territorial claim of occupancy and exclusive possession as against the Grand Lodge of the Philippines, heretofore recognized by this Grand Jurisdiction, yet that the character of their said claim is not defined in such manner as to indicate whether it is made by the Grand Orient of Spain or by a Grand Lodge now and heretofore holding under the sovereignty of such Grand Orient of Spain, or as indicated in the protest itself by both said Grand Orient and Grand Lodge. Your committee nowhere finds a claim of organization of a Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry having a sole, separate, exclusive and independent sovereignty. At the best construction of the showing made in the protest under consideration, we find practically and essentially a claim of holding masonic territory under the suzerainty of the Grand Orient of Spain, which in the judgment of your committee is not the sole, independent and exclusive sovereignty requisite and necessary in the erection and government of a Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry. Your committee has no other affirmative data in support of the validity of the claims of the protestants than the assertions made by themselves. If the Grand Lodge Regional is a lawful and valid Grand Lodge it must have had an organization with proper and lawful officers, the customary evidence of which is not only the assertion of the right to act as such Grand Body, but also the exercise and performance of the duties of such a Grand Body in accordance with the laws and usages of Masonry in the customary, regular and constitutional way of a Symbolic Grand Lodge. Your committee does not find that in the showing made in the protest, that it appears to be made by either the Grand Lodge Regional, or the Grand Orient of Spain individually; and that the certificate attached thereto does not contain the requisite and necessary data as a basis for a claim of prior occupancy by a sole and indepedent Symbolic Grand Lodge, of the territory hereinbefore named; and that the action taken in such protest was not taken by any Grand Masonic Body lawfully authorized or warranted to make the same. While your committee thus reports upon the matter for its consideration, yet by virtue of the fact that the Philippine Islands are American territory, your committee recommends that the protestants be invited to submit for further consideration historical masonic facts or data showing the organization of a regular, lawful and regular Symbolic Grand Lodge of Masons that held an exclusive and independent jurisdiction as such, in the masonic territory named, that was con-
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tinuous from the time of its organization prior to the 8th day of December, 1912, and down to, including, and after such period, the Grand Lodge of Kansas meanwhile upon the showing made respectfully declining to accept such protest as any proper and sufficient reason for changing the relations of fraternal recognition heretofore entered into and now existing between the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands and the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M . M I L L E R ,
Committee on Correspondence.
SPECIAL ORDER FOR ELECTION AND REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
The M.'.W.'.Grand Master announced that the election of Grand Officers would be the special order for Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock, and the report of the special committee at 9:00 o'clock. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 p. M.
EVENING SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, February 16,1916. The M.-.W .-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. Prior to the exemplification of the work, the floor plans, design, and perspective for a proposed Grand Lodge Office and Library Building, were, by the use of a lantern, displayed upon a screen.
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EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.
At the instance of the M.-. W.-. Grand Master, the First and Second Degrees were exemplified. The several oflScers participating were composed of the following brethren, selected from the four lodges in Topeka: FIRST DEGREE. GEORGE W . HART, N O . 225
Master.
FLAVIUS 0 . BURKET, N O . 1Y JOHN D . STEVENSON,' NO. 225
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
FRANK L . STEVENS, N O . 51 GEORGE W . BAINTER, N O . 225
Treasurer. Secretary.
FRANK R . CONWELL, N O . 90 HARRISON W . REHKOPF, N O . 17 ROBERT C . ALWORTH, No. 90 ALLEN F . F R E E , N O . 51
Senior .....Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
SECOND DEGREE. ELMER F . STRAIN, N O . 51
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GEORGE YOUNG, NO. 90 LOUIS R . VESPER, N O . 225
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
DANIEL W . NELLIS, No. 17 HENRY L . SHERBURNE, No. 90
Treasurer. Secretary.
ROBERT C . CALDWELL, N O . 90 GEORGE F . R E E S , N O . 225 GEORGE L . TUER, No. 17 JAMES H . MURRELL, N O . 90
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
At the conclusion of the work, the several Grand Officers resumed their stations, after which the R.*. W.*. Deputy Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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MORNING SESSIONTHURSDAY, February 17, 1916. The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M.
R E P O R T OF COMMITTEE ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES AND LODGES U N D E R DISPENSATION.
W/. BRUCE GRIFFITH, chairman, submitted the following report: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation respectfully submits its report: During the past year but one dispensation has been granted for work. This was issued on the 25th day of May, 1915, to nineteen Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Wilmore, Comanche County, to organize a lodge to be known as Wilmore Lodge U. D. This lodge was organized and work was begun in the town hall of Wilmore on June 5,1915, and it ceased work on December 18, 1915. I t held 18 communications, initiated 11, passed 10, and raised 9, giving it a membership at the close of its work of 29. The receipts during that time were: For degrees $420 00 The expenditures were:' For rent $ 66 95 Furniture 184 80 Instruction 16 00 Sundries 59 36 Total expenditures Balance on hand
327 11 $ 92 89
All of these funds have passed through the hands of both the Secretary and Treasurer, and are on permanent record. This lodge presents a neatly typewritten transcript of the minutes of its work. I t is evident that the lodge has been well instructed and
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that it conforms to the standards in both work and records. Some errors, however, are discernible in the transcript, which possibly may be errors in copying, but the attention of the lodge is called to these: The transcript contains no record of the reception of the petition of HENRY H . EATON, who was elected to receive the degrees on July 31, 1915. The transcript also shows that the committee on investigation of WILLIAM H . BARLOW and HENRY H . EATON made their re-
port and were discharged at a communication held on July 24th, b u t that a ballot was not spread on the petitions until July 81st. In the case of RALEIGH O . N E V E N S and GRANT L . WRIGHT, t h e
records show that a vote was taken on their proficiency, but contains no evidence that they had been examined. In all these cases, your committee is inclined to believe that there was no mistake made except in the matter of taking a ballot on the proficiency of BARLOW and EATON at a communication subsequent to the one at which they were examined, and that otherwise the errors are merely oversights in the transcript. The dimit of THOMAS JACKSON, from Alleghany Lodge No. 157, Barton, Maryland, was unanimously recommended by Wilmore Lodge U. D. on October 2d to be added to the list of petitions, and your committee recommends that his name be so added and included in the original list. From the investigations of the work of this lodge, your committee is justified in heartily recommending that the charter prayed for by the petitioners be granted. CHARTERED LODGES.
Reports have been received from all the lodges, and your committee is pleased to note that the thirteen lodges which were denied representation at the Grand Lodge a year ago for delinquency in reporting in time, have renewed their standing this year. However, there is at this time a new list of delinquents. The following lodges, twelve in number, failed to transmit their reports in the time specified by law, and representation in this Grand Lodge is therefore denied them: Circleville No. 20, Circleville. Halstead No. 46, Halstead. LaCygne No. 61, LaCygne. Americus No. 109, Americus. Muscotah No. 116, Muscotah. Sincerity No. 214, Simpson. Waverly No. 244, Waverly. Oakley No. 253, Oakley. Westmoreland No. 257, Westmoreland. Quenemo No. 270, Quenemo. Oneida No. 323, Onedia. Latham No. 401, Latham.
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Your committee finds further that the following lodges failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20, and representation is denied them: Americus No. 109, Americus. Haven No. 157, South Haven. Quenemo No. 270, Quenemo. It will be noted from the above that Americus Lodge No. 109 and Quenemo Lodge No. 270 failed in both particulars. In the matter of the above your committee finds that the Grand Secretary took the usual precaution of writing the District Deputies in the several districts and enlisting their cooperation in seeing that all reports were attended to in time. In spite of this effort, there seems yet to be too great a laxness on the part of Secretaries. An investigation of the correspondence and telegrams in the Grand Secretary's office convinces your committee that no effort has been spared by that office in endeavoring to get these reports, and that, in some instances, there is almost an entire lack of appreciation by Secretaries, and sometimes by Masters, of the duty of attending to these reports. The fact remains, however, that the cases in this class cited a year ago have this year met the situation properly, and this encourages your committee to reiterate its recommendation that the Grand Secretary use the District Deputies to procure the reports from their districts in the future. In the matter of Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, at Pratt, the Grand Secretary was unable to comply with the instructions of the last Grand Lodge to go to Pratt personally and rectify the records of the lodge. He had made two particular dates for visiting the lodge, but unavoidable circumstances compelled him to cancel both. The recommendation of last year is renewed at this time. In the reports from the following lodges, names are abbreviated: Nos. 1, 59, 69, 74, 77, 78, 82, 89, 100, 112, 113, 116, 122, 127, 134, 137, 141, 142, 156, 162, 174, 176, 180, 189, 191, 194, 214, 221, 229, 230, 234, 238, 241, 255, 257, 260, 264, 268, 273, 279, 299, 314, 315, 319, 323, 324, 336, 337, 343, 344, 347, 360, 361, 362, 386, 397. In the reports from the following, initials or first names differ from former report: Nos. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 28, 35, 37, 38, 40, 42, 47, 52, 55, 56, 60, 61, 62, 65, 68, 76, 78, 86, 87, 92, 95, 96, 97, 100,101, 103,107, 110, 112, 113, 116, 117, 119, 120, 121,125, 132, 133, 134, 135, 139, 141, 142, 153, 155, 157, 159, 160, 162, 165, 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 183, 186, 187, 189, 192, 193, 194, 195, 197, 204, 206, 208, 209, 211, 213, 214, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222', 225, 229, 230, 234, 235, 237, 238, 241, 245, 246, 250, 252, 254, 255, 256, 258, 261, 264, 269, 270, 272, 273, 275, 277, 292, 294, 295, 299, 300, 303, 309, 313, 315, 317, 321, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330,336, 343, 344, 345, 348, 350, 351, 361, 362, 366, 367, 374, 377, 404.
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In reports from the following the seal is used: Nos. 176, 257, 258, 292, 315, 345, 381, 388. In reports from following, names entered backward: Nos. 4, 28, 41, 46, 54, 61, 126, 159, 241, 316, 355, 399. Reports of the following use ditto marks: Nos. 59, 122, 165, 181, 219, 279, 319. Reports from following show list of officers incomplete: Nos. 126, 127, 174, 217, 234, 283," 301, 317, 344, 401. The following are not signed by Secretary: Nos. 41, 222, 231, 387. In the following, the last names differ from last report: Nos. 16, 38, 115, 133, 157, 180, 187, 194, 302, 374, 385. In the report from No. 318, the Secretary spells his name two ways in different places. The date of making report not filled out, in reports from the following: Nos. 171, 231. Piling mark not filled out in report from No. 381, and it was very incomplete in other respects. The outgoing Secretary signed Nos. 82, 132, 377. In the following the .names are arranged in different order from last report: Nos. 16, 19, 42, 62, 98, 106, 113, 116, 121, 132, 134, 155, 159, 172, 197, 213, 217, 221, 236, 241, 247, 258, 278, 295, 296, 306, 308, 315,321,328,362,398. The Secretary of No. 105 signs report with middle initial omitted. Secretary of No. 245 has left several lines between names beginning with each letter. Report from No. 159 should be returned after Grand Lodge for new report on account of names being entered backward. In the report from No. 41, out of 54 names, 19 names differ in spelling from last year's report, and all are entered backward. It is recommended that this report be returned for a new report. No. 217 reports its inability to get a Secretary in its membership, and the old Secretary makes the report. Such a situation, it seems to the committee, is a reflection on the character of the membership in that community, and the District Deputy is requested to impress the importance of this matter on the lodge. There are 78 members in the lodge. The report from No. 265 is written partly in pen and partly on typewriter, and badly blotted. I t is recommended that it be sent back for a new report. The Secretary of No. 255 recopies his list and thus sends in two copies in the same report. It is also out of order, and it is recommended that it be sent back for a new copy. The Secretary of No. 258 uses nine pages for 90 names. It is recommended that it be sent back for new report. The report from Nos. 28, 281 and 318 should be returned to the Secretary and new report required. Stafford Lodge No. 252 reports the suspension of 24 members out of a membership of 141 for non-payment of dues, "a record only
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surpassed in three instances in the history of this Grand- Lodge. A partial investigation of the circumstances attending the action by the lodge sustains considerable doubt whether the lodge observed the steps necessary to make its action legal. Sections 124 and 125 of the ByLaws Relating to Lodges prescribes the method of procedure in suspensions of this class. Your committee is convinced that the suspensions are in all probability not valid. I t recommends that an investigation be made by the incoming Grand Master, and that, in the event of the suspensions not being legal, the lodge be instructed to make a remittance of the delinquent dues to the Grand Secretary and make the proper correction in the annual report of the lodge at the end of the year. To insure more efficient service in the matter of reports, it is urged that District Deputies systematically instruct their Secretaries in the matter and of the time in making their reports. The situation, however, is improving through the efforts that have been put forth by the Deputies and the Grand Secretary, but eternal vigilance is the only price of efficient service in this line. At a stated communication of Virgil Lodge No. 301 at Hamilton, Kansas, held October 9, 1915, a resolution to. change the name of Virgil Lodge No. 301 to Hamilton Lodge No. 301 was sustained by unanimous vote of the lodge. This action was taken following due notice to all members of the lodge residing in the jurisdiction of the lodge, and the proper report was made to the Grand Lodge, and your committee recommends that the prayer of the lodge be granted, and that the name be changed to Hamilton Lodge No. 301. In the matter of the petition for a new lodge at Chanute referred from the report of the Grand Secretary, your committee made a painstaking investigation of the situation at Chanute and unanimously recommends that the prayer of the petitioners be granted. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE GRIFFITH, JOSEPH D . FELL, EARLY W . POINDEXTER,
Commillee.
On motion of M.-. W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, the report was segregated, and, with the exception of that portion relating to the application for a new lodge at Chanute, was adopted. On motion of W.-. H U G H P. FARRELLY, that portion of the report relative to a petition for a new lodge at Chanute was amended, by inserting the word "not" before the word "granted," so that it would read, "be not granted." Motion carried. The report of the committee, as amended, was then adopted.
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REPORT OP SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted, section by section, and then as a whole: To the M:. W:â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your special committee, to whom has been referred various topics involving interpretations of masonic custom and formulating expressions of policy in consonance with the landmarks of Freemasonry and the attitude of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge on kindred subjects in the past, respectfully begs leave to submit the following report: The reference of the Most Worshipful Grand Master to the Acacia Fraternity is a happy interlineation in the literature of Kansas Masonry. The organization, being based on masonic membership, cannot fail to reflect those purposes and principles for which masonic manhood stands; that those principles should be carried into the halls of education through medium of a college fraternity may well be the cause of congratulation. Committed to the propagation of the liberal arts and sciences, the Masonic Fraternity can do no other than rejoice that its principles are promulgated amidst the student life of educational institutions. These fortunate and favorable conditions are well reflected in the personnel of the membership of the Acacia Fraternity within our own jurisdiction, and in commending the Most Worshipful Grand Master's reference to this organization, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge can congratulate the Acacia Fraternity that it has associated with it in its chapter in the State of Kansas such distinguished, loyal and ardent Freemasons as are mentioned by the Most Worshipful Grand Master in his report. ,
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
When the District Deputy Grand Master system was recommended to this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge for adoption, the Grand Master presenting the subject had carefully reviewed conditions existing in other jurisdictions, and as a result quoted a forceful expression that the District Deputy Grand Masters were the eyes through which the Grand Master viewed the workings of the Craft. The operation of the system in this jurisdiction has justified this expression. It has gone further, and has commended itself as being one of the most efficient features of administration within the jurisdiction. The earnest brethren who have discharged the duties of the District Deputy Grand Masters have won for themselves the plaudits of their brethren and the commendation of those charged with the general administration of the Craft. Their valuable labors have made them an integral part of the institution, and to them every consideration should be paid.
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There have been other brethren who have faithfully labored in the cause of Masonry, and as all laborers in the vineyard, from the first to the last, should receive equal consideration and compensation, it would appear that, without reconstructing the entire system of monetary compensation now prevailing in the Grand Lodge, it would be unwise at this time to make any special distinction in behalf of the meritorious brethren who bear commissions as District Deputies. They are now on a parity with the Masters and Wardens of lodges and receive personal consideration at the hands of the subordinate lodges: this would make further legislation in their behalf a discrimination which might not be understood by the Craft at large. Wherefore, we recommend that the basis of financial recognition for such labors be allowed to remain in its present status, believing that the consciousness of a well performed duty and the unquestioned approbation of the Craft measures a priceless cornpensation that cannot be expressed in the coinage of a realm. In regard to that portion of the Grand Master's address, concerning a distinctive apron for the District Deputy Grand Masters, to . be purchased by them, without expense to^the Grand Lodge, your committee would recommend that the Council of Administration be charged with the duty of preparing an appropriate design to properly reflect the dignity of the District Deputy Grand Masters. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL.
Your cornmittee is of the opinion that it is unnecessary to attempt to phrase the patriotic sentiments which are lodged in the breasts of the American citizens who comprise this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. The presentation of this subject by the Most Worshipful Grand Master is complete and thorough, and it calls only for the unqualified approval of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in an effort to preserve for this and future generations the priceless relics associated with the career of the faithful Mason and unselfish patriot, GEORGE WASHINGTON. The genuinely patriotic expression that would come from the lips of every member of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, and should with equal fervor spring from every American citizen, cannot be expressed in financial nomenclature, nor is it in harmony with the spirit of Masonry that any such attempt should be made. We can, however, approve in most hearty terms the effort being made to preserve those material evidences of the patriot's association with the establishment of this republic and his devotion to Masonry, so that future generations may, with commendable sentiment, view that which was related to the masonic activity of a great man and a great Masori. Wherefore, we recommend that this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge express its approval of the association whose affairs are in such distinguished and unquestionably loyal hands as those of General THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, for thirty consecutive years the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, by taking five memberships in the
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organization that seeks to preserve from the possible destruction of time those invaluable relics which related to the association of General GEORGE WASHINGTON in his official duties to Masonry in America. We recommend that the Finance Committee be directed to make an appropriation of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to accomplish this purpose. ROBERT FREKE GOULD.
That portion of the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary's report which relates to the career of this distinguished deceased English brother and the present condition of his family has had due consideration. The committee has drawn upon certain sources of personal information relative to the attitude of our English brethren on the subject of masonic duty, too often expressed in the possibly offensive terms of charity. If the information at hand be a fair index to the attitude of our English brethren, then we are of the opinion that a monetary appropriation by this Grand Lodge would not be in harmony with that attitude. While we believe that the expressions of masonic sympathy should be as boundless as the needs of humanity, yet we hesitate to take any action which might reflect that service in the cause of humanity or Masonry can be expressed in dollars and cents. For the present, therefore, we recommend that no specific action be taken in this matter. Respectfully submitted, BESTOR G . BROWN, THOMAS G . FITCH,
ALEX. A. SHARP, BLRICK C . COLE,
W M . EASTON HUTCHISON,
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REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GRAND OFFICE AND LIBRARY BUILDING.
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M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: Recognizing the importance of that topic of the Most Worshipful Grand Master's address referred to the Special Committee on Masonic Usage and Customs, relating to the Grand Lodge Library and Museum Building, the committee has thought best to segregate that topic from the others referred to it, and therefore begs leave to submit the following report on that particular subject: It would appear to be a work of supererogation to set forth in this report the details of this topic or the various phases of its consideration. The Most Worshipful Grand Master in his address, and the report of the Council of Administration, together with such other in-
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formation as has been offered verbally, makes it unnecessary to go into details. The committee, therefore, seeks to crystallize this entire subject in the statement that either proper housing should be provided at this time for the Grand Lodge records and memorabilia or action should be deferred. If the proper housing of these valuable records shall be determined upon, then it becomes necessary to provide the funds with which to carry out the project. The committee believes that the building should be erected along lines that will provide for the estimated and probable needs of half a century and of a character and type that will reflect the dignity of the Masonic Institution and the standing of this commonwealth. It further believes that the forty-four thousand Masons of the State of Kansas, accepting the view that the erection of such building is desirable, would not cavil or question as to a contribution of one dollar ($1.00) per annum for two years, which amount will, in business prudence, without extra expense, suitably accomplish the purpose. With these essential points presented to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge for its consideration, and with the unanimous view of the committee that the project should be carried to a speedy conclusion, we offer for the consideration of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge those formal resolutions which are necessary legislatively and legally to carry into effect the purpose that we recom mend. Wherefore, we offer for adoption the following resolutions: 1st. Resolved, That the Council of Administration be and is hereby empowered and authorized to erect on the realty owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in the city of Topeka, an office, library and museurri building of safe, secure and modern construction, and in type of such design and so ornate in detail as to properly reflect the dignified importance of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge and its committed purpose to the cause of intelligence and education; that to accomplish this purpose; the Council of Administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convert any securities owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge into available cash and apply the same in the erection of the contemplated building; that the Council of Administration is hereby further authorized and empowered to borrow, in the name of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, such funds as may be necessary to accomplish the erection of the building herewith authorized. 2d. T h a t an appropriation to be made from the General Fund is hereby authorized in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be devoted to the purpose of erecting, furnishing, and equipping such building as may be considered by the Council of Administration suitable for and adequate to the purpose. 3d. T h a t to provide the necessary balance in the General Fund to accomplish this purpose, an assessment be and is hereby levied in â&#x20AC;˘ the sum of one dollar ($1.00) on each member of the several subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction as returned in the annual official report of
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December 31st, 1916, and that an additional assessment of one dollar ($1.00) for each member of each subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction be and is hereby levied for the year ending December 31, 1917. Both of these assessments to be collected and returned by the several subordinate lodges at the time of and in connection with the regular annual per capita tax by by-law made and provided. Fraternally submitted, BESTOR G . BROWN, ALEX. A. SHARP, THOMAS G . FITCH, ELRICK C . COLE; W M . EASTON HUTCHISON, Committee.
ELECTION OF GRAND
OFFICERS.
The M.".W/. Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for the election of Grand Officers, and named the following tellers: JOHN MCCULLAGH, N O . 194; ALVA L. SWEARINGEN, N O . 272; DAVID M . HORKMANS, N O . 6; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3; FRANK L . GEARY, N O . 39; CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 146; HERBERT O . J O H N SON, N O . 103; ABRAHAM L . CABLE, N O . 121; VICTOR S . BouTWELL, No. 225; FRANK F . HOGUELAND, N O . 144; WILLIAM H . COBURN, N O . 196; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, No. 91; B E N S. FALLEN, N O . 95; WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG, NO. 66.
The election resulted in the selection of the following officers: R.'.W.'. GILES H . LAMB, N O . 144 R.-.W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL, N O . 167 R.-.W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55 W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, N O . 225 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, N O . 9 R.-.W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON, N O . 51
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
PLACE OF MEETING, 1917.
On invitation of M.-.W.-.THOMAS G . FITCH, Wichita was selected as the place for holding the sixty-first Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, February 21, 1917.
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PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL. W.-. DAVID M . HORKMANS, of No. 6, and District Deputy Grand Master, on behalf of Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Acacia Lodge No. 9, and the Acacia Fraternity of Lawrence, presented M.-.W.-.WILLIAM L . BURDICK with a Past Grand Master's jewel and an engrossed parchment booklet containing the names of the donors. In response, M.-. W.-. Bro. BURDICK expressed his sincere appreciation. CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The M.-.W.-.Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 p. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. February 17, 1916. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 2 p. M. THURSDAY,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. W.-. H U G H P. FARRELLY, chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted section. by section, the By-Laws receiving the required two-thirds vote, and then the report was adopted as a whole: To the M.:W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's address relating to official opinions, has had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report as follows: T h a t part of said address relating to the jurisdiction of lodges in unincorporated or platted towns, is approved. The Grand Master's opinion is as follows:
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"If a new lodge is established in a platted but unincorporated town, the territorial jurisdiction of such new lodge extends to a point equi-distant between the limits of the said platted-town and the corporate or platted limits of the city or town having the nearest lodge. No distinction is made between the terms 'limits of a platted-town' and 'limits of an incorporated city.' " Your committee recommends the adoption thereof. . Your committee, in compliance with your instructions, relating to masonic ceremonies on Sunday, recommend that Section 117 of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge be amended by adding thereto the following: "Provided, that no masonic ceremonies of any kind shall be held or conducted on Sunday, except funeral ceremonies." So that said section will read, as amended, as follows: "117. Public Ceremonies.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A lodge may publicly celebrate St. John's Day in June and December in each year without obtaining special authority therefor, and may conduct the public burial ceremonies upon the death of any member or of any sojourner, or may attend such funeral, though not conducting the ceremonies. Whenever appearing in public the members shall be decently clothed with white gloves and aprons, demeaning themselves decorously, and being obedient to the Master's lawful commands; Provided, That no masonic ceremonies of any kind shall be held or conducted on Sunday, except funeral ceremonies, and celebrations of St. John's Day." Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the subject of reimbursement for masonic charity in the cases of Axtell Lodge No. 234 and Parsons Lodge No. 117, beg leave to report: That they- have given the same due consideration. The position of this Grand Lodge upon this subject has been definite and consistent for many years. It has always declared its position to be that it was the duty of any lodge, and all Master Masons, to render to any true and worthy affiliated Master Mason who, without fault on his part, is in distress, such assistance as his necessities may require and their abilities permit, without reference to his place of abode, or the location of the lodge to which he belongs; and that no legal obligation is thereby created, under which reimbursement may be demanded. This subject was very ably considered by our late Grand Master THOM.'VS E . DEWEY, and in an exhaustive report made by him in the year 1903, was not only declared to be the rule in this Grand Jurisdiction, but, as shown by said report, such rule was supported by a large majority of other Grand Jurisdictions in the United States. This being the case, it is the view of your committee thait no obligation rested upon either of the lodges above named to reimburse Chehalis Lodge No. 28, of Washington, or the Masonic Relief Bureau of San Antonio, Texas, for the relief given by them. In connection with this subject, your committee is of the opinion that Axtell Lodge No. 234 should be censured for its failure to promptly respond to the communications of the Grand Master. The committee further desires to call attention to the fact that, in both cases, had the subordinate lodges followed the law, which is
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plainly laid down, requiring all correspondence between the lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction and lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions to be carried on through the Grand Master or the Grand Secretary, the difficulties would have been avoided. In connection with this subject, your committee has also considered By-Law N o . 86, "Reimbursement in Charity," and is of the opinion that, for the purpose of removing any ambiguity, the said by-law should be'^ amended by striking out in the ninth line of said by-law the words, "in this jurisdiction," so that the same shall read: "86. Reimbursement in Charity.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;It is the bounden duty of any lodge and all Master Masons in this jurisdiction to render to any true and worthy affiliated Master Mason who, without fault on his part, islin distress, such assistance as his necessities may require and their abilities permit, without reference to his place of abode or the location ofithe lodge to which he belongs. In the absence of an explicit agreement,'no lodge has any claim on any other lodge for reimbursement for sums advanced as charity to or in behalf of a member of such lodge or his family. As, under our law, each lodge is required to have a committee on charity, consisting of the Master and Wardens, 'who shall dispense the charities of the lodge in such manner as its regulations may require,' therefore, such committee, or at least the chairman thereof, ought, in all cases to be consulted by the officers of any other lodge intending to niake a claim on the charity funds of a lodge. The express and unequivocal consent of such committee, or the lodge, should be obtained before any outlay of. moneys be made for or on account of such other lodge." In concluding this subject, your committee heartily agree with the sentiment expressed by the M.-. W.-. Grand Master, that he loyally recognizes the authority of this established policy in this Grand Jurisdiction, yet he is of the personal opinion that, in matters of considerable expenses by lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions, in behalf of charity for our own brethren, the same fine sense of honor should govern our action that would influence you or me in private kindnesses, extended by good friends to members of our own families. Fraternally submitted, HUGH P. FAREELLY, EZRA B . FULLER,
JOHN A. FERRELL,
ELRICK G . COLE, CHARLES H . CHANDLER-,
Committee.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY TO M.-.W.-. BRO. EDWARD W. WELLINGTON AND WILLIAM M. SHAVER.
R.-.W/. CHARLES E . LOBDELL, Grand Senior Warden, presented the following, which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, This Grand Lodge has learned with inexpressible sorrow of the death of the wife of our beloved brother, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master EDWARD W . WELLINGTON; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to him our profound sympathy in his
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great bereavement. We realize that words are futile in the presence of such a crisis in a human life. We would, however, remind him of the beautiful significance of the sprig of acacia, which blooms ever above the grave of those who fall asleep in the Lord, and commend him to the strength and support of that Higher Power which we as Masons all revere. We have missed his wise counsel and kindly presence, and hope that in future years we shall have him again with us in all the strength of^his usefulness and all the cheer of his good fellowship.
M.-.W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON offered the following, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the sympathy and good wishes of this Grand Lodge be extended to M.-.W.'. WILLIAM M . SHAVER, who is now ill at his home in this city, and a sincere wish for his speedy recovery, and that the Grand Secretary send an engrossed copy of this action to M.'. W.-.Bro. SHAVER.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY.
W.-. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, chairman, presented the following- report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Property beg leave to report that they have examined the annual reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, comparing them with the books and warrants and with the annual returns of the subordinate lodges, and find them correct and in perfect accord, showing the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 15, 1915 Receipts for 1915.-
$15,904 47 47,134 33
$ 63,038 Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 257 inclusive, except Nos. 61, 199 and 246 $39,753 Transferred to Charity Fund 10 per cent, of annual receipts, less the amount paid to Masonic Home fund 2,435 Balance in General Fund 20,849 $63,038
80
49 87 44 80
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CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 15, 1915 Transferred from General Fund :
$ 1,878 35 2,435 87 $ 4,314 22
Disbursemenls. Warrants Nos. 61, 199 and 246 Balance in Charity Fund
$ 1,184 00 3,130 22 $ 4,314 22
RECAPITULATION.
Balance in General Fund Balance in Charity Fund
$20,849 44 3,130 22
Total
$23,979 66
In support of this sum, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your committee a certificate, reading as follows: "LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 12, 1916.
This is t o certify that there is in this bank today, to the credit of W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. F. & A. M., the sum of twenty-three thousand nine hundred seventy-nine dollars sixty-s x cents ($23,979.66). C. W M C K E E N ,
[Seal.]
Vice-President,
Merchants National Bank, Lawrence, Kansas."
The original certificate has been filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. BONDS.
We have examined the bonds held by the Grand Treasurer, as described in his report, amounting to $23,200.00, and find that all coupons maturing during the year have been paid and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds. PROPERTY.
We have also inspected the property in the Grand Lodge office, and find it in good condition, and correctly recorded in the invoice book. REVENUE.
The estimated revenue of the Grand Lodge, as shown by your Grand Secretary's report is $23,986.50.
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EXPENSES.
The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Expenses of Lecturer attending district meetings 450 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 600 GO Grand Treasurer's bond prenium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond prenium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary . 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 25 00 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Historical Registry 200 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 100 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) , 1,998 82 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 765 65 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building 850 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 600 00 Taxes 400 00 School of instruotion this Grand Communication 51 60 George Washington Memorial Association 500 50 Fraternally submitted, CHARLES A. LOUCKS, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE,
MOSES H . COLE, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER,
Committee.
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INSTALLATION. M.-.W.-.PERRY M . HOISINGTON,
assisted b y
M.-.W.-.
W I L L I A M E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N , as Grand Marshal, installed
t h e f o l l o w i n g G r a n d Officers: M.'.W.-.GiLES H. LAMB
Grand Master
Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center.
R. W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL
Deputy Grand Master Larned Lodge No. 167. (Residence, Great Bend.)
R. . W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART Troy Lodge No. .55.
Grand Senior Warden (Residence, Hiawatha.)
R . W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
Grand Junior Warden Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka.
R . W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer
Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence.
R : W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON
Grand Secretary
Orient Lodge No. 51, Topelta.
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 a p p o i n t i v e officers: W.-.FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene.
Grand Chaplain
W.'. H U G H P . F A R R E L L Y G r a n d Senior D e a c o n Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute. W.'. WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG.. Grand Junior Deacon Burlington Lodge No. 66, Burlington. W.-.ABRAHAM L . CABLE Woodson Lodge No. 121, Toronto.
Grand Marshal
*W.-. JOSEPH E . BREAKEY Grand Sword Bearer Downs Lodge No. 2U4. Downs. *W.-.OLCOTT W . LITTLE Grand Senior Steward Alma Lodge No. 161, Alma. *W.-. WILLIAM O . NOBLE Grand Junior Steward Hiawatha Lodge No. 3."), Hiawatha. W . - . G L E N CHAMBERLAIN Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita.
Grand Pursuivant
W.-.W. AMER BURNETT Mountain Slope Lodge No, 1S6, Oberlin. â&#x20AC;¢Absent a t time of Installation, and therefore not installed.
Grand Tyler
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VOTE OF THANKS.
On motion of M.-.W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH, the thanks of the Grand Lodge were unanimously tendered the brethren of Topeka for their kind consideration and entertainment, and to the Scottish Rite Bodies for their hospitality.
STANDING
COMMITTEES.
The M.".W.". Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—JOHN
MCCULLAGH, N O . 194, Galena; THOMAS
C. BABB, N O . 95, Fredonia; PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; JOHN M . KINKEL, N O . 140, Hutchinson; ALBERT C . HASKELL,
N O . 142, Newton. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142, Newton; F R E D T . N Y E , N O . 2, Leavenworth; ELMER F . STRAIN, N O . 51, Topeka; WILLIAM M . THISTLE, N O . 5, Atchison; WILLIAM H .
MIZE, N O . 160, Osborne. On Finance and Property.—CHARLES
A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin;
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206,
Harper; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER,
N O . 352 (residence,
Tribune);
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville.
On Jurisprudence.—JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER, N O . 311-, Fort Leavenworth; EI.RICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; JAMES F . MCCOY, N O . 99, Wichita; JOHN M . PLEASANT, N O .
66, Burlington. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under
Dispensation.—BRUCE
GRIFFITH, N O . 303, Wichita; JOSEPH D . FELL, N o . 113, Concordia; JOHN A. SCHILLING, N O . 35, Hiawatha.
On Correspondence.—MATTHEW Topeka).
M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence;
On Necrology.—ARTHUR S. FREESE, NO. 396, Wakefield.
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READING OF THE MINUTES.
The journal was then read by Bro. CARL W . NELLIS, Secretary of Topeka Lodge No. 17, official stenographer, and adopted.
CLOSING
CEREMONIES.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master closed the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by Rev. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master.
ATTEST :
Grand Secretary.
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1916. LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GBAND MASTERS. District No. 1 District No. 2
WILLIAM H . HAEGIS WILLIAM WHISTLBR
District No. 3 Dlsti-lct No. 4
JOHN H . CLARKE ROBERT J. MOFARLAND
District No. 5 District No. 8.' District No. 7
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Hlghlana MorrlU
Fort Leavemvorth Kansas City
JAMES S. P E L L E T T . . . G. A L B E R T WILLIAMSON JOSIAH S . P A L L I N G
Olathe Parker Pleasanton
DistrlctNo. 8
F R A N K - W . DAVIS
Fort Scott
District No. 9 District No. 10 District No. 11 DistrlctNo. 12 District No. 13 District No. 14 District No. 15 District NO. 16 District NO. 17 District NO. 18
W I L L I A M O. ICNIGHT HUBERT H . H D B B A R D CHARLES W . H E S B E R S H O T FERNANDO J. LEBOUX DAVID M . HOKKMANS EDSON J. LUNG a R THOMAS E . O L L I V E B E B W I N C. EAGLES CARL AOKAUMAN WILLIAM H . TESTER
Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Lawrence Mayetta lola Thayer Sedan CoffeyviUe
District No. 18 District No.20
BUFUS M. EMERY, J B FRANKLIN S. ADAMS..,
Seneca WatervlUe
District No.21 District No. 22
NATHAN B . THOMPSON EDWARD D . P A L M E R
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District No. 23
FRANK W . BUTLER
District No. 24
JAMES T . COOPER
District No. 2.T
JOHN A. EDELBLUTB
District District District District District
FRANCIS R . W E S T F R A N K B . WOOD ALGIK F . SIMS ELLIS FINK F R E D J. H E B B O L S H E I M E R
No. No. No. No. No.
20 27 28 29 30
District NO. 31
W M . L . DAVENPORT
District No. 32
H E R B E R T L. H U M P H R E Y
District No. 33
GEORGE G. HuLTaviST
District No. 34 District No. 35 District No. 36
ORVILLE HOLFOKD A N D E A L G. N O R R I S HOMEE T . H A R D E N
District No.37 District No. 38 District No. 39 DistrlctNo.40.; District No. 41 District No. 42 District No. 43 District No. 44 District No. 46
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H U G H B . DAVIH '.
ADELBERT W . CANKIELD ALBERT O. MOCLINTIC JACOB P. SCOTT LINCOLN STEWART STANFORD M . SMART ; GEOEGE F . M B L V I N HARMON J. BOWER J A E V I S E . HODGSON
District No.49 District No. 47
CHARLES W . MILLER, Jr HAYES FLOYD
District NO. 48 District NO. 49 District No. 50 District No. 51 District No. 52 District No. 53 District No. 54 District No. 66 District No. 56 District NO. 57
FEED E . FULLER KEMPTON P. M C F A R L A N D DAVID GLEN M A R T I N E L M E R D. S AJISON PAUL RICH ALONZO B . NICKOLS W I L L I A M D . FERGUSON PEANKLIN STEAIN ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD CHARLEY B . EESKINH
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ISAIAH MARSHALL
District No. 59 DistrlctNo. 60
V I E G I L E . SWAIN P E T E R D . UOOK
District No. 61.
BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD
District No. 62
PBTER J. PANKRATZ
Topeka Burllngame
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Yates Center Predonia
Manhattan
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Wakefield Emporia Howard Winfleld Belleville
PlainviUe Abilene
McPherson El Dorado Florence Wichita
Caldwell Burr Oak Belolt ...Herington Hutchinson Zenda Harper Norton Downs
Hays Ness City Geneseo Ohase Great Bend ftulnter Syracuse Atwood Colby Philllpsburg Greensburg Cimarron
Scott City Madison Quenemo
Council Grove Stafford
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L I S T OF DISTBIOTB. D I B T B I O T N O . 6.
D I S T R I C T N O . l.
Location. W h i t e Cloud Highland Doniphan Troy Wathena Severance Robinson
Name. No. W h i t e Cloud . . . . 78 Smlthton 1 Arcana 31 Troy 56 Wathena 64 Severance 313 Robinson 159
DI8TK1CT N o . 2. Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton... Sabetha
35 185 373 363 328 . . . 192
D I S T R I C T N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth 2 Leavenworth K i n g S o l o m o n ' s . 10 Leavenworth Hiram .68 Ft.Leavenw'th ..Hancock 311 Lansing Nine Mile 49 Bollng Bollng 365 Easton Easton 45 Potter Klckapoo 4 Winchester Jefferson 84
D I S T R I C T N O . 4.
K a n s a s City Wyandotte K a n s a s City Armourdale K a n s a s Olty Kaw Rosedale Rosedale Qulndaro "R.E.Sherman... Argentine BenHur B o n n e r Sp'gs Bonner Springs. White Church...Delaware Piper Piper •Roger E. Sherman.
3 271 272 333 369 322 366 96 385
Location. Loulsburg Paola Osawatomle Parker S p r i n g HUl Fontana
D I S T R I C T No.
LaOygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Klncald Xenia Mapleton
D I S T R I C T No.
Olathe G a r d n e r ... P a l e s t i n e .. WellsvlUe . Shawnee... Lenexa
61 88 88 386 388 47 28
8.
108 124 8 92 216 398 829 229 210
D I S T R I C T N O . 9.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony
Lane Greeley Delphian Avon Olive B r a n c h
889 •.. 211 44 805 212
D I S T R I C T N O . 10.
Scammon Scammon.' Oolumbus Prudence Galena Galena Baxter Springs..Baxter Weir City Black Diamond. Pittsburg Pittsburg Glrard Glrard Cherokee Cherokee Arma -...Arnia Mulberry Mulberry D I S T R I C T No.
19 65 127 366 54 ISfi
No. 248 37 24 341 66 181
7.
La Oygne ... Eureka Mound City. Lotus Klncald Xenla Eldora
Garland Memphis Pawnee Stat'n...Godfrey Fort Scott Rising Sun Devon Devon Hlattvllle HlattvlIIe Hepler Hepler Arcadia Arcadia Walnut Vulcan Fulton Fulton
D I S T R I C T N O . 6.
O l a t h e ...-. Gardner Edgerton Wellsvllle Shawnee Lenexa
Name. Peace Paola Osage V a l l e y . . . . Parker S p r i n g Hill Equity
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Muscotah Centralla Corning Effingham
8S1 100 194 71 274 187 98 119 408 261
11.
Wbltlng Polar Star Wetmore Muscotab Home Nemaha Mackey
J60 180 68 116 89 18 48
GRAND
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D I S T R I C T N O . 18.
D I S T R I C T N O . 12.
Location. Valley FalU Denlson Oskaloosa MoLouth Merlden NortonvUle Atchison Atchison Huron
Name. Valley Falls Denlson Oskaloosa Lyra Merlden Mt. Zlon Washington Active Huron
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No. 21 372 14 266 236 266 5 IBS 72
Location. Name. Edna Edna Coffeyvllle Keystone Liberty Liberty Caney Caney Tyro Tyro Independence ... Fortitude Cherryvale Cherryvale Mound Valley ...Landmark
No. 845 102 123 824 388 107 187 218
D I S T R I C T N O . 19. DISTKIOT N o . 13.
Lawrence Lawrence De Soto Llnwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxle
Lawrence Acacia ...De Soto Llnwood Doric Palmyra Henri
9 9 40 241 83 23 190
DIBTKIOT N o . 14.
Clrclevllle.. Havensvllle Holton Onaga Soldier Mayetta Hoyt
Clrclevllle HavensvlUe Holton Onaga Soldier May etta Hoyt
MarysvlUe Oketo Seattle Sumnierfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida Hanover
MarysvUle Oketo ...Seattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida Star
91 25 269 364 234 39 323 69
D I S T R I C T N O . 20.
20 34 42 188 240 383 327
WatervlUe Slue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion Linn Greenleaf Washington
Sutton Slue Rapids Blue Valley Frankfort Vermillion Fraternal Greeuleaf Frontier
86 169 112 87 820 170 232 104
D I S T R I C T N O . 16.
Moran LaHarpe lola Humboldt Bronson Unlontown Bavonburg
Marmaton La Harpe lola Pacific Bourbon Excelsior Virginia
D I S T R I C T No.
Chetopa Oiwego Parsons McCune Erie Urbana Ohanute Thayer
246 325 38 29 268 115315
16.
Chetopa Adams Parsons Temple Erie Urbana Cedar Thayer
73 63 117 237 76 239 103 149
D I S T R I C T N O . IT.
Elk City Sedan Elgin Oedarvale
Carson Vesper Olive Chautauqua
182 136 360 366
D I S T R I C T No.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka RossvUle Auburn Dover Silver Lake Emmett Wakarusa St. Marys Alma Maple Hill
21.
Topeka Orient Golden Rule Slloam Hesperian Auburn Dover Lake Emmett Wakarusa Pottawatomie... Alma Maple Hill
17 51 90 225 Ill 32 138 60 387402 52 161 370
D I S T R I C T N O . 22.
Lyndon Osage City Burllngame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton Eskrldge
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Rldgeway Scranton Eminence
101 141 79 70 63 407 205
154
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D I S T R I C T N O . 23.
Ixtcaiion, Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Boy Grldley Burlington Toronto
Name. Gllead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington Woodson
D I S T R I C T No.
Fredonla New A l b a n y Pall River Ooyvllle Neodesha Altoona Benedict Buffalo
D I S T R I C T No.
No, 144 82 27 314 06 121
Location. Scandla Bellevllto Narka Cuba Munrten Haddani
30.
Name. Lebanon Belleville Narka Cuba Munden Dlrlgo
No. 221 129 849 363 128 226
24.
Oonstellatlon New A l b a n y Greenwood Coyvllle Harmony Altoona Benedict Buffalo
D I S T R I C T No.
February,
05 81 103 57 94 118 403 379
D I S T R I C T N O . 31.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plalnvllle
Lincoln SylvanGrove B l u e HIII Luray Natoma Paradise
154 359 198 153 390 290
25.
L e o n a r d v l l l e ... .Garfield 236 Wamego Wamego 75 Manhattan Lafayette 10 Riley Ashlar 3J4 Randolph Farmers 100 W e s t m o r e l a n d .. W e s t m o r e l a n d .. 257 Fostorla TFostorla 392
D I S T R I C T No.
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32.
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98 7 209 60 106
D I S T R I C T N O . 20.
Clifton Clay C e n t e r Mlltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefleld Clyde
Ollfton Clay C e n t e r Miltonvale Highland Oak H i l l "Wakefleld Pralrlo Queen...
D I S T R I C T No.
27.
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122 134 242 296 334 398 176
12 109 193 395 80
28.
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155 120 26 267 248
D I S T R I C T N O . 33.
Canton Galva McPherson Wlndom Llndsborg Moundrldge Marquette
D I S T R I C T No.
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110 , 233 166 342 133 401
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton Marlon
J 97 251 173 276 397 346 353
34.
M y s t i c Tie Douglass .loppa Patnios Towanda
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N O . 29.
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Canton Galva .McPherson . Wlndom L l n d s b o r g .. Moundrldge Marquette
74 151 223 97 80
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton Center
143 46 120 114 182 147
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173 150 157 165 203 265 269
Minneapolis SaltvlUe Delphos Glasco Sincerity Bennington Mt. Vernon Scottsvllle .St.John's
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Gypsum City Herlngton Delavan Hope AltaVista Dwlght White City
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus AltaVista Dwlght White City
Location. Arlington Turon Preston Pratt Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven Nlckerson
Name. Cable Turon Rob Morris Kilwinning Reno Mount Hope Friendship Nlckerson
No. 299. 358 332 265 140 238 208 43
D I S T R I C T NO. 42.
Kingman Norwich Splvey Coldwater Ashland Zenda Protection Coats Wllmore
Ninnescah Norwich Splvey Comanche Ashland Zenda Protection. Coats Wllmore
230 319 347 206 277 378 884 394 412
D I S T R I C T N O . 43.
DISTKIOT No. 39.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson Bennington Belolt ScottsvUle Concordia
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Anthony Anthony Harper Harper Attica Attica Hazelton Charity Klowa Cosmos Medicine Lodge.Delta Lake City .Medicine Valley. Waldron Waldron Freeport Freoport Argonla Argonia
200 206. 262 268 278 77 260 377 389 285
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Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Saqul Occidental Newahcuba
294 126 204 160 207 189
D I S T R I C T No. 46.
328 307 375 288 357 374 380
Russell Hays Bills Ellsworth ...: Bunker Hill Wilson Wa-Keeney
Russell Hays Apollo Ellsworth .. Beulah Samaria Wa-Keeney.
177 195 297 146 291 298 148
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Alden Sterling Lyons Chase
Geneseo Frederick Holy rood Holslngton Corner Stone
DISTKIOT N o . 49. Alden Sterling Royal Chase
DIBTKICT N o . 60. Great Bend Great Bend Jetmore -..Alpha Kinsley Mt.Morlah Larned Larned ElUnwood ..ElUnwood D I S T R I C T No.
Oakley Wallace Gove C i t y Gralnfleld Qulnter
361 337 343 331 218
308 171 192 247
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258 318 802 881 410
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316 309 289 246
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Atwood Atwood 184 McDonald McDonald 383 S a i n t F r a n c i s .. . S a i n t F r a n c i s . . . 404 St. T h o m a s Goodland Mlllbrook Hoxle D I S T R I C T No.
Gaylord Klrwln Logan Smith Center Phllllpsburg Kensington
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Dlghton Scott Leotl Horace
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DiSTRjCT N o . 58. Barney Anthem Leotl Horace
31J 283 406 222 388
279 284 340 352
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Eureka., Madison Severy Hamilton Climax
Fidelity Madison Twin Grove Hamilton Climax
106 196 213 301 411
Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Melody Pomona McKlnley Melvern Melvern Lebo Lebo Williamsburg ...Anchor Waverly Waverly Quenemo Quenemo
18 400 41 22 152 224 244 270
D I S T R I C T N O . 61.
D I S T R I C T N O . 54.
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Location. Greensburg Meade Liberal Bucklln Plains MulllnvlUe Havlland
D I S T R I C T N O . 60.
D I S T R I C T N O . 52.
CooUdge Syracuse Lakln Garden City
February,
D I S T R I C T No.
No, 330 58 215 191
DISTRICT N o . 48. Qeneseo Frederick H o l y rood Holslngton Little River
OF THE
306 321 281 348
C o u n c i l G r o v e . . . C o u n c i l G r o v e .. 36 ParkervlUe Parkervllle 168 Allen Allen 335 Wllsey Wllsey 382
188 175 264 174 184 405
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n Macksvllle Sylvia
66.
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D I S T R I C T N O . 62.
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1915 Number of lodges chartered Number of lodges working under charter, 1916
411 1 412
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E X P E L L E D 1915.
Solomon City Lodge No. 105.—J. J. Shaver, Feb. 23, 1915. Liberty Lodge No. 123.—Wm. C. Penland, May 6, 1915. St. Bernard Lodge No. 222.—Howell J. Scott, June 18, 1915. Peace Lodge No. 213.—Rosco K. Hornbaker, June 7, 1915. Black Diamond Lodge No. 27lt.—Wm. Simpson, Dec. 9, 1915. Topeka Lodge No. 17.—Dwight Heaton Seymour, Jan. 20, 1915; Milo Cutler Wilkins, Dec. 1, 1915. Onaga Lodge No. 188.—Isaac M. Gibson, Mar. 3, 1915. Mulvane Lodge No. 201.—Wm. H. Hume, Nov. 18, 1914. Greenleaf Lodge No. 232.—Wm. W. Dearborn, Dec. 1, 1915.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT 1915.
Salina Lodge No. 60.—Wm. S. Conoway, Apr. 5, 1915. Burr Oak Lod>je No. 178.—Myrton M. Judy, June 8, 1915.
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Communications.
Herbert W. Rohrer
Masters.
1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Charles A K a l b M o n d a y on or bef. ® G u s t a v e E . Lundgren.... 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y . . F r e d W . Hitchcock
2d and 4 t h M o n d a y 2d a n d 4tli S a t u r d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Win. M . Thistle 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y W m . S. L a y t o n * 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y R. D . E l y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. T u e s d a y on or bef. ® W a l t e r R. Black 1st and 3d T u e s d a y E r n e s t O. P a u l e y Hugh Kirk
2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y T u e s d a y on or bef. ® =.. M o n d a y on or bef. ® O t h o P . Burchflel 1st and 3d T u e s d a y Edwin D Croft 1st and 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. H a r o l d M . Hill
and and and and
Stated
1st 1st :.... 1st Wabaunsee.... 1st
Name of Lodgi.
Baxter Springs.. Seattle Beattle Belle Flalne Belle Plalne
357 •Alta Vista 207 118 109 200 320 285 133 Arkansas City... 209 408 277 6 IBS' Atchison 262 Attica 164 32 74 234 Axtell
08 308 335 161
No.
Wm. E. Ham. George W. Harrison.
S t e p h e n A. T h o r n e . George E . Loy.
W m . S. Kelly. George S. H a r r i n g t o n . G. T . AVhitcroft.
John E. Stephens.
A r t h u r B . Eliot.
Lewis G. J e n n i n g s . J. F. Davenport.
Ulysses O. Slack.'
E l z a y C. Caywood.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1916.
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Cawker City Cedar Vale
Caldwell
203 324 197 70 125 366 89 103 247 268 119 137 73 283 20
ClrclevlUe
Cherry vale
Carbondale Cawker City ... Chautauqua ,,,
Belleville M t . Vernon H a r r y L. Smith. Albert C. McClintic. W m . H . Cauble. Isaiah Miller. H e n r y F . Stowe. Samuel W. Giison.. J o h n Hybslia. J o h n F . Mitchell.t W m . L. B u r n a m . M a n s o n H . Ross. T. J. E o l l m a n . P r e s t o n O. D a v i s . Eii Wiss, J r . William J. Strobel. Joseph B . Pickens. W m . H . Powell. J a m e s S. G. Conrow. Joel W . Green. J o h n Swanson. R o b e r t Clark. R o b e r t R. Cox. I s a a c K. Fretz. A r t h u r Waetzig. Albert Peer. J a m e s B . Miller. Brice J. King. Casper P . Swanlf. George N e w t o n . Wm. H. McCue. John H. Tharp. W . S. H a n n u m . Ellery M c C o r m i c k . Charley B . E r s k i n e . John T. Reutter.
Fred M . Arbuthnot.... Lloyd E . L a m b o r n Prank Prunty Anther M. McAdams J o s h u a R. Wiles Clarence A. Hodges..., Francis C. Cooper*.... August Hcbling* N a t h a n R. B u n d y C a r y A. M a r v i n iSmii Johnson* Carl L. H a m p y ! Edward E Bowman . R o b e r t Bond Charles E . R y a n W m . J. Smith •.... Glenn H. Jones P a t r i c k H . O'Brien..... M e l t o n C. Nicholson..
Clarence A. H o u g h E l m e r Brown J o h n W . Coons E u d o r u s E . Gardner.. R o b e r t Good Albert N . Shaver Joseph B . Lohmuiler. Charles G. Wood George W . Smith Rice 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Sedgwick 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y J. Allen W a r r e n 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y H a r r y B . Price Montgomery. 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y .,, W m . H. Williamson... 3d T h u r s d a y J. Scott W a l k e r 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesdiiy.. J o h n R. Shoup. W m . R. Anderson Jackson 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y
1st and 3d T h u r s d a y Montgomery. 2d a n d 4tli T u e s d a y McPherson.... 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4tli S a t u r d a y Mitchell 2d a n d 4tli W e d n e s d a y . . Chautauqua.. 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st and 3d M o n d a y
Republic Mitchell
1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y . , • 1st and 3d M o n d a y • Bennington 2d and last Wednesday.. Bennington 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y , Blue Mound 1st and 3d M o n d a y Blue Rapids Marshall Blue Rapids StohrvlUe W e d n e s d a y on or bef. ® Bluff City Leavenworth. 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y BoUng Boling Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs. Wyandotte.... .1st and 3d M o n d a y Bourbon W e d n e s d a y on or bef. ® F r i d a y on or bef. ® Grand View Ford Buckltn 2d and 4 t h T h u r s d a y Wilson Buffalo Buffalo 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Bunker Hill 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y , ,, Clinton 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . .. Burllngame 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Coffey 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y Burr Oak 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
Belleville Belolt
129 14S 403 180 286 169 368 86S 366 268 209 378 879 291 233 79 66 178 182
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Clay Center.
134 273 122 411 176 304 102 306 205 212 100 113 260 316 13 80 36 67 362
Unity
Name of Lodge.
Countv. Slated
Communications.
Masters.
Secretaries.
Dexter Dlghton D o d g e City Donlpban
D e Soto
Arcana
Ford Doniphan
S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®....
Clyde E. Smith
S a t u r d a y on o r bef. ®.... A n d r e w U. J o h n s o n 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3 d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y
F r a n k L. Brenner.
George A. V a n D y k e
Harry P. Dean.
1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y T u e s d a y on or bef. ® Clifton 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Greenwood.... 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y Clyde Prairie Queen.... Cloud 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Pratt 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Montgomery.. 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. CofleyvlUe Colby St. Thomas ., Samuel H . Alexander Coldwater Comanche . 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y P r a n k L. T o d d Olive Branch Anderson F r i d a y on or bef. ® =.... Cherokee .... 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Edward D. Fitch W m . W . Riggs Conway Springs 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y H a r r y S. C r i t t e n d e n 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y Cotton'd Falls .. M o r t o n A. H o u g h t o n * .. W m . B . P e n n y . 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Council Grove.... Council Grove .. Wilson W e d n e s d a y on or bef. ® Cuba Cuba 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. R o b e r t Fleming. Republic
Location.
No.
NAMES OP OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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163 114 131 336 311 8 392 67 337 95 389
45 127 845 48 97 350 132 126 217 297 146 387 12 76 228 205 83 106
Ifil 138 204 374
Doric Fidelity
Erie
Ellsworth Emmett
ElUnwood
Olive
Edna Mackey
Fall River Greenwood Florence Fontana Formoso F t . L o a v e n worth H a n c o c k F o r t Scott Rising Sun Fostorla Fostorla Frankfort Frederick Fredonla Constellation....
Eureka
Eskrldgo
Edgerton Edna Effingham El D o r a d o Elgin Elk C i t y E l k Falls ElUnwood Ellis Ellsworth Emmett Emporia Erie
Dwlght
Albert B . D i c k m a n
Chester C. H o u s t o n Frank W. Sherman Adelbert E . Clough* W m . Steclcei
T h o m a s C. Adamson
J o s e p h E : Breakey* W m . M . Brumswick
1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. George W . Lockard T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®.... Charles C. S t o d d a r d
P o t t a w a t o m i e 2d and 4 t h M o n d a y
Greenwood.... S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® =.. T u e s d a y on or bef. ® ,. 2d and 4 t h Saturday... . 2d and 4 t h T h u r s d a y Leavenworth.
2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®,... W a b a u n s e e . . . 2d and 4tli M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y , .. Greenwood.... 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y
S a t u r d a y on or bef ®.... M o n d a y on or bef. ® 1st a n d 3d Tuesday... 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Butler 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . . C h a u t a u q u a . . 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y ... M o n t g o m e r y 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y Elk F r i d a y on or bef. ® Wednesday on or bef. ® Ellis Ellsworth 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y P o t t a w a t o m i e 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y
Leavenworth
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
S a t u r d a y on or bef. 4) =.. Charles H o r n a d a y *
Eugene Abbott. Maurice M . Ginette. Lee S m i t h . T h o m a s H . Sheddon. G. F . W. K n u t h . Alfred C a r p e n t e r . B u r k e Burgess. D a v i s A. Brodbeck. George F . McCieliand. T h o m a s L. Stewart. Wm. H. Duncan.
Arthur Fauteux. J a m e s M . Wilson. W m . S. P r o u t . Charles W . Cleaver. Josepli A. Wells. Ed. Granerholz.' J o h n R. Hauschiidt. H o m e r A. White. J o ) m H . Wiggins.
J o s e p h P . Hall. L. B . Rowland. W m . W. Holland. Frank M. Marsh. ' H e n r y T. Brown. Dayton Wait. Ralph M. Robertson. N e w t o n Hill.
J a m e s H . Allen. H a r r y Perkins. Charles B . B a t e s . Charles H. Swartz. ®
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Gove City Gralnfleld
Gralnfleld
Grldley
Greensburg
Glen Elder
Glen Elder
1st and 3d Thursday
Stated Communications.
Cherokee 1st and 3d Wednesday .. McPherson.... Saturday on or bef. ® Finney 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Thursday Bourbon 1st and 3d Tuesday Anderson 1st and 3d Thursday Smith Saturday on or bef. ®,... Elce...: 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Crawford Saturday on or bef. ®.... Cloud 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Mitchell 1st and 3d Thursday Sherman 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday
Couniv.
Dlrlgo
Highland
Washington... 2d and 4th 1st and 3d Greenwood... 2d and 4th 2d and 4th
George B. Dent. Ulysses G. Clary. L D Walrad.
Secretaries.
E . G . Helninger.t
Louis N. Reagan.
Thotnias J. Scott Walter L. Woods. J. Floyd Burt Leonard L. Snodgrass.... Ralph J. Demmitt. David D. Stuart. Charles E. Gllllum. Edgar E. Schmltter.
Hazen D. Swift
Warren R. White. David G. McGlffln. Sophus Nutland. Eugene F. Pound. CamlUo W. .lupe. James H. McNaughton.. Richard H. Thompson.
Fred E: Fuller
Wm. E Toland Henry 0. Trinkle
Masters.
Tuesday Thaddeus S. White Thursday Max H. Dyck Saturday Wednesday.. Roscoe C. Berkley
Anderson Saturday on or bef. ®.... Wednesday on or bef.®= Clay Washington... 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Friday Elk 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Cofley Saturday on or bef. ® •=.. Gypsum City,... Saline 1st and 3d Tuesday
Glrard
Tyrlan
Name of Lodge.
Glrard
Fulton
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Jamestown.. Jennings Jetmore
227 860 282
Horace Horton Howard Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Humboldt.... Huron Hutchinson..
Hope
Hanover Harper Hartford Haven Havensvllle.. Haviland Hays Hazelton Hepler Herlngton.... HlattvlUe Hiawatha Highland Hill City Holslngton.... Helton Holyrood
107 38 112
72 140
29
69 206 103 208 34 409 195 363 898 807 216 85 1 281 331 42 343 288 352 326 165 348 327 408
Fortitude lola Blue Valley
Pacific
Hoxle Hoyt
MlUbrook
HlattvlUe
Charity
Friendship Havensvllle
Star
Henry Marquard Wilmer L. Dague Charles R. Baysinger... Harry H. Cook Seth B. Poague Bayard J. Long George H. Jolinson John H. Skaggs Jasper M. Chambers.... Roland W. Ross Wm. A. Swank, Jr Andrew McLaughlin.... Allen L. Martin Thomas A. Sharp Ray E. Ledgerwood John F. Saunders Harry N. Williams Otto P. Haller Albert H. Kline Harry J. Harker Clarence E. Thompson Felix R. Robinson Louis M. Chase Wra. T. Gunn Frank D. Mathias John W. Wilson Albert H. Foeltzer
1st and 3d Tuesday ,
Hodgeman .... 1st and 3d Monday
Cloud
Ethan J. McBride Thomas L. Hill Edwin T. Wilson
Montgomery.. 2d and 4th Tuesday Charles W. Laney Allen jlst, 3d and 5th Tuesday.. Roy B. Sanden 2d and 4th Saturday John F. Hoyt Marshall
Washington... 2d and 4th Saturday.. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 2d and 4th Friday ... Thursday on or bef. ©..., Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday Ellis 1st and 3d Tuesday Crawford Saturday on or bef. ®.... Dickinson .. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Bourbon Saturday on or bef. ® =.. Brown Friday on or bef. ® 2d and 4tli Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday Ellsworth 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday Dickinson 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Elk 1st and 3d Tuesday Sheridan 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Allen 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday
Wm. R. Ansdell. Wm. P. Noone. Walter S. Kenyon.
Edward H. Stewart. George M. Nelson. Ernest A. Wilkinson.
John O. Chambers. C. H. Simpson. Charles E. Cole. Wm. J. Watorbury. Walter C. Richardson. Adolph W. Meschko. Charles W. Reeder. R. H. Haborlein. Wm. C. Hagemann. George L. Skelton. C. E. Williams. L. L. Hassenpflug. Jolm F. Ward. James R. Gordon. F. A. Soderstrom. Vinnie S. Becker. John H. Minnich. Martin Pease. Jolm R. Powell. Roy R. Modeland. Hiram A. Gilmore. C. L. Thompson. Herbert E. Woodhead. Cliff F. Bell. John E. Wakefield. Oliver M. Anderson. Roscoe C. Miller.
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Phillips
Klrwln
Wm. J. Wright. Jr.* 1st, 3d & 5th Thursday., 1st and 3d Thursday Arthur H. Strickland*.... Albert L. Dunwell* A'ton H. Skinner* 2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4th Tuesday E. Hewit Grlflin 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. H. Clarke Newcomber... 2d and 4th Tuesday Raymond C. Hanson 2d and 4th Saturday Frank W. Schiller
Harry T. Fish. Roy A. Glucklich.
Fred H. Mertol.f
H. W. Havlland.t John G. Poole.t Robert J. McParland.t
Charles H. Mastersou*.. Edward W. Osgood.t Lucien B. Rutherford* .. Jolui McFarland.t Jesse B. Murphy* George W. Leak.t
2d and 4th Thursday Harry W. Grass, Jr La Cygne 1st and 3d Monday Allen 1st, 3d & 5th Thursday.. Medicine Valley Friday on or bef. ® H. Fred Lake Earl T. Dearth . . 1st and 3d Saturday Franklin Sylvanus B. Vinson Nine Mile Willis 0 . Thomas Leavenworth 2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Karl W. Holzapfel Butler 1st and 3d Tuesday
Rush
Edwards
Mt. Morlah
Masters.
Secretaries.
1st and 3d Wedne.sday .. Arthur J. Schumacher.... 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Herbert F . Cox David N . Hicks.
Stated Communications,
3d Thursday Leavenworth.... Leavenworth Leavenworth 1st and 3d Monday Leavenworth King Solomon .. Leavenworth 2d and 4th Thursday Leavenworth Hiram Leaven w'orth 1st and 3d Thursday
Kansas City. Kensington KIncald
Kansas City-
Jewell...
County.
Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... R. E. Sherman.. Wyandotte.... Kensington Smith Kincald Anderson
Wyandotte Armourdale
Jewell Jewell Junction City....
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Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis
Neodeslia
Mulllnville
Muscotah
Mulllnville.
Mound City Mound City Moundridge Moundridge Mound Valley... Mount Hope , Mount Hope
Milan Miltonvale
McPherson Webb Medicine Lodge Delta
McPherson
McCracken
Location.
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday
George O. Smith George C. Otis* Oris li. Hays
Guthrie Kepiinger. Henry A. Strong.
John S. Fleming. Lewis A. Henry, .fame" R Gill
John Elliott Charles W Kidd Joseph S. Dooty.
George F. Schultze. James A. Songer.
Albert V. Norlln. Joseph T. Templeman.
Secretaries.
Republic Osborne Wilson
Masters.
Doyle B. Mullikin. Harry M. Turner.
Stated Communications.
Charles J. Bliss 2d and 4th Thursday 2d and 4th Saturday John W. Chenoweth 1st and 3d Saturday Albert E. Mallard 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Thursday on or after ® .. 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or bef. ®.... Saturday on or bef. ®.... 1st and 3d Thursday Jefferson 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday John R. Ressler Cloud Henry A. Paul 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Elk 2d and 4th Tuesday Allen Saturday on or bof. ® =.. Wm. Whistler Fred W. Stuart McPherson.... 1st and 3d Monday Labette Wed. on or bef. ® « Sedgwick Wed. on or bef. ® = 2d and 4th Tuesday Crawford 2d and 4th Thursday Wayne C. Alford Sumner 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Republic 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Will H. Strand 1st and 3d Thursday Atchison
Jackson Rush Crawford .... Bawlins Jefferson McPliersou.... Meade
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Pittsburg
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Location. Slated Communications.
1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or bef. ® =.. 1st and 3d Saturday Tuesday on or bef. ® >=..
1st and 3d Thursday ,., 2d and 4tli Tuesday
Haskell Allen
James R. Dunlap.t Wm. AV. Boine. Miles S Gillidett Earl T. Gillespie. Wm. C Blaker. Edward G. Swayze.
Secretaries.
Wm. O. Taylor.
Wm. C. Obley George D. Adams.
Charles E. Van Vleck. R. A. Russell.
Harry S. Bearg.
Peter D. Cook.
Charles R Mawdsley. Charles G. Williams .. . George N. Hall. Wm. W. ISaxtor. Wm. E. Snyder
John A. Hall Ray M Clark George W. Redmond
Everett G. Gillidett
Jacob A. Frisch
Masters.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tliursday 1st and 3d Monday Paul F. Edquist 2d and 4th Saturday Thursday on or bef. ® = Roy W. Cox
Wyandotte.... J Shawnee Friday on or bef. ® =» .... Rush 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday
Jewell Riley Riley
Pratt Pratt Comanche
Atcliison
1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or bef. ®.... 2d and 4th Saturday .... 2d and 4tli Monday .... 1st and 3d Tuesday , 2d and 4th Thursday,
Wyandotte.... 1st and 3d Saturday , 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday .
County.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Tonganoxle
Topeka
Leavenworth
2d and 4th Friday
Estile M. Egan Charles Woodward 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Peter Couture* John Wilton* 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Monday
Edwin C. Eagles. Melvin C. Harris.' Carl W. Nellis.t Evan Davis.t
Sherd Barcus. Ray B. Tanquary Alfred Ii. Wright. Leonard C. Hohr Isaiah Marshall. Scott City Arthur C. Lindenmuth, C. Fred Lipke. F. Marion Gordon Harry W. Whitlatch. Charles F. Bolton Chester M. Williams. Chautauqua.. Clark P. Johnston* R. S. Howerton. John T. Congdon Wm. E. Fuller. Horace M. Baldwin Sol Weil. Doniphan Leslie Rudebaugh* Charles H. Ferguson. Twin Grove Greenwood.... Frank Lintnor David R. Abbott. "Wednesday on or bef. ®.. James K. Hughes* Lloyd J. Cochran.t Eugene L. Blanton* Shawnee Silver Lalte Wm. Krenkel. George C. Leinen* Mitchell George H. Marty. Joseph A. Barker 1st and 3d Tuesday Smith Center .... Western Star.... Smith RoUo G. West. Wm. L. Fisher Soldlor Soldier Stanley E. Leake. David F. Crowell Solomon City.... Dickinson Earl M. Blue. Wm. O. Rosecrans* South Haven Harvey A. Davis. Ford Otis E. James Ira D. Osborn. Kingman Albert C. Stearns* George N. Samuels. Spring Hill George T. Ellis Spring Hill Herbert P. Lowe. Wm. R. Jenkins Stafford Stafford Stafford H. H. Rauscholbach. Samuel Hasten Sterling Rice Sterling W. W. Eckelman. Clieyenno St. Francis 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Josiah Crosby St, Francis Ronald B. McKay. John D. Stewart Stafford St. John George Mohler. James W. Falkner* Pottawatomie.... Pottawatomie Thomas R. May. Basil N. Roloson Nowahcuba Henry D. Maitland. John E. Mann Marshall 1st and 3d Saturday Summerfleld, Summorfleld Hans Peterson. Harry J. Van Leewen .. Sylvan Grove... Sylvan Grove.... L. W. Coleman. Sylvia Leslie C. Teed Sylvia Earl K. Campbell. Harry E. Walter Hamilton 1st and 3d Thursday
Cherokee Republic Scott Mitchell
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White Church.... White City White City, White Cloud White Cloud
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Walnut
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Wa-Keeney ,, Wakefield
Crawford Pottawatomie Washington Washington .. WatervlUe Marshall Doniphan Coffey Weir Black Diamond Cherokee Wellington WeUsvUle WeUsvUle Westmoreland.... Westmoreland.. Pottawatomie Anderson Westphalia
Wa-Keeney Wakefield
Shawnee Trego Clay
402 148 306 377 318 220 76 104 86 64 244 274 150 356
Excelsior
Unlontown
Montgomery
Shawnee Shawnee Woodson Butler Doniphan
Counlv.
Valley Center.... Valley Center.. Sedgwick Valley Falls Valley Falls Jefferson Marshall
Troy
Troy
Topeka (North) Golden Rule
Location.
364 21 320
230
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121 30 65 358 386
90 225
No.
Henry L. Sherburne.f George W. Bainter.t
Secretaries.
Archie Eam.scy Wm. H. Nation*
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday .. Groyer L. Hays 1st and 3d Monday Saturda y on or bef. ® Saturday on or bef. ® =.. Arthur E. Ukcle Saturday on or bef. ® ..... 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday Saturday on or bef. ® o.. 1st and 3d Tuesday . 2d and 4th Thursday , 2d and 4th Monday, Albert D. Hostctter 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday .Toseph H. Plummer Wm. '.!'. S. Grifllth Tuesday on or bef. ® Saturday on or bef. ® <».. 1st and 3d Saturday Ale.xander D. Noble* Clark R. Williams 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Wm. H. McCahn
Emil L. Marker.
Claude J. Wood.
Charles A. Smith. Robert L. Arnold.
Henry C. WlUson.
Walter W. Wurst.
Will F. Rau.
Lewis G. Stahl.
Eugene S. Talcott. V. P. Murray.
Henry M. Griffith.
G. H. Burckhalter. Sherman H. Guthrie*.... Giles T. Dooley.
Ferdinand VoUand* Victor S. Boutwell* A. L. Cable Edgar A. Spaulding*
Masters.
1st Monday .1st and 3d Wednesday .. George Ela 1st and 3d Thursday
1st Saturday after ® 1st and 3d Saturday
2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st Monday and 2d Sat.. 2d and 4th Saturday
Stated Communications.
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280 2B0 86 99 303 224 412 382 298 8i 276 110 47 144 S78
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MASTERS. *Poslofflce Addresses. 2—933 Spruce St. 3—508 N. 10th St. 10—212 Colorado Ave. 17—902 Jefferson St. 30—Benton. 47—Tjniontown. 50—Maple Hill. 51—1272 Harrison St. 52—Belvue. 54—Merriam. 59—Milo. 68—784 Delaware St. 80—Stronp: City. 81—Fall River, R. F. D. No. 2 90—701 Kansas Ave. 90—1104 Kimball Ave.. K. C , K s . 99—18th & N. Lawrence. 124—Arcadia. 120—R. F. D. No. 1. 13G—Peru. 151—Rock. 157—Rome. 158—212 S. 5th St. 204—R. F. D.
i And two weeks thereafter.
Yates Center
Wllsey Wilson Winchester Wlndom Wlnfleld
White Water ,,. , Whiting Whiting Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita Albert Pike Williamsburg
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
*Postofflce Addresses. 209—Bavaria. 214—Asherville. 225—310 E. 10th St. 239—Shaw. 261—R. R. No. 2. 271—3033 N. 21st St. 272—2072 N. 5th St. 280—R. F. D. No. 2. 303—119 Johnson St. 313—Denton. 322—2311 Metropolitan Ave. 333—731 S.-W. Boulevard. 335—Admire. 342—Dexter. 347 Duquoin. 358—Neola. 365—Leavenworth, R. No. 3. 368—Freeport. 369—712 Minnesota Ave. 375—Herington, R. No. 1 378—Nashville. 386—Jefferson. 390—Codell.
MASTERS. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
SECRETARIES. iPostofflce Addresses. 2—Bos No. 125. 3—1.504 Central Ave. 6—801 Massachusetts St. 9—1137 Kentucky St. 10—634 W. 7th St. 17—109 W. 6th Ave. 27—R. F. D. No. 2. 47—Bronson. 50—Topeka, B. F. D. No. 0. 51—1400 Topeka Ave. 08—811 Kiowa St. 86—305 Beacon Bldg. 90—1219 N. J.ackson St. 96—Bethel. 99—211 S. Main. 158—216 S. 18th St. 211—Lane. 225—815 Topeka Ave. 271—964 Central Ave. 272—Court House. 303—506 S. Fern. 322—2229 Metropolitan Ave. 333—35 N. Henning Ave. 365—Leavenworth, R. No. 3. 369—3021 N. 22d St. 385—Bonner Springs.
Lewis B. Rose* Saturday on or bef. ® »>.. 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Henry G. Seelye* 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Rufus K. Trivett
Frank G. Cunningham. George B. Conklin. SedgwiclcClaude H. Whitcomb.t John J. Pegtly.t Sedgwick Albert D. Taylor.f Sedgwick Martin F. Getchell. Franklin C. Elmer Richardson. Wilbur M. Henderson.... Charles W. Arend. 1st and 3d Monday Frederick Deissroth. Ellsworth 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Vincent'B. Kvasnika George W. Ross. Thursday on or bef. ®.... Jefferson Cliarles A. Day. Wm. S. McKinney McPherson... 1st and 3d Saturday . Arthur L. Dyer. 1st and 3d Thursday.. Wm. F. Priest Saturday on or bef. ®.... B. F. Atkisson* Bert Mackie.t Bourbon 1st and 3d Wednesday .. C. Roy Ingraham John W. Depew. Woodson 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Stanford M. Smart. Kingman Wm. S. Deweese*
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. Name. No. Acacia 8 Active 158 Adams 63 Advance 114 Albert Pike 303 Alden 308 Allen 335 Alma 181 Alpha 282 Alta Vista 857 Altoona 118 Amerlcus lOfl Anchor 324 Anthem 284 Anthony 200 Apollo 297 Arcadia 329 Arcana 31 ArROnla 285 Arnia 408 Armourdale 271 Ashland 277 Ashlar 344 Attica 262 Atwood 164 Auburn 32 Avon 305 Axtell 284 Barney 279 Baxter 71 Seattle 259 Belle Plalne .... 173 Belleville 129 Benedict 403 Benevolent 98 Ben Hur 322 Bennington 180 Beulah 291 Black Diamond 274 Blue Hill 198 BlueRapJds 169 Blue Valley 112 Bollng 385 Bonner Springs 386 Bourbon 268 Bralnerd 280 Brookvllle 209 Buffalo 379 Burlington 66 Burr Oak 178 Burrton 182 Cable 299 Caney 324 Oanopy 248 Canton 197 Carbondale 70 Carson 132 Cawker City.... 125 Cedar 103 Center 147 Charity 263 Chase 247 Chautauqua 355 Cherokee 119 Cherryvale 137 Ohetopa 73 ClrclevlUe 20 Clay Center 134 Clifton 122
Location. Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmore. AltaVista. Altoona. Amerlcus. Williamsburg. Scott. Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonla. Arnia. Kansas Olty. Ashland, alley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell. DIghton. Baxter Springs Beattle. Belle Plalne. Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas Olty. Bennington. Bunker Hill. WolrClty. Luca."!. Blue Rapids. Irving. Bollng. Bonner Spring Bronson. Whitewater. Brookvllle. Buffalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton. Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Oarbondale.. Elk City. Cawker City. Chnnute. Marlon. Hazelton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. ClrclevlUe. Clay Center. Clifton.
Name. No. Climax 411 Clinton 238 Coats 394 Comanche 295 Constellation... 96 Ooolldge 318 Corinthian 79 Corner Stone... 219 Cosmos 278 Council Grove.. 36 Coyvllle 67 Crescent 133 Cuba 382 Cyrus 288 Delavan 375 Delaware 96 Delphian 44 Delphoa 202 Delta 77 Denlson 372 DeSoto 40 Devon 92 Dexter 156 DIrlgo 226 Doric -83 Douglass 161 Dover 138 Downs 204 Dwlght â&#x20AC;˘.. 374 Easton 46 Edna 345 Eldora 28 Elllnwood 217 Ellsworth 146 Emerald 289 Eminence 205 Emmett 887 Emporia 12 Equity ISl Erie 76 Euclid 101 Eureka 88 Excelsior 115 Fargo 300 Farmers 166 Fidelity 106 Formoso 338 Fortitude 107 Fostoria 392 Frankfort 67 Fraternal 170 Frederick 387 Freeport 389 Friendship 208 Frontier 104 Fulton 210 Oalena 184 Galva 251 Gardner 66 Garneld 235 Gay lord 183 Geneseo 381 Gllead 144 Glrard 93 Glasco 292 Glen Elder 294 Godfrey 124
Location, Climax. Burden. Coats. Coldwater. Fredonla. Coolldge. Burllngame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyvllle. Arkansas City. Cuba. Hope. Delavan. White Church. Qarnett. Delphos. Medicine Lodge Denlson. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwlght. Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Ejllnwood. Ellsworth. Lakln. EHkrldue. Emmett. Emporia. Fontana. Erie. L.yndon. Pleasanton. Unlontown, Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formoso. Independence. Fostoria. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington. Fulton. Galena. Galva. Gardner. LeonardvUle. Gaylord. Geneseo. Yates Center. Glrard. Glasco. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station
GRAND
1915-16.
LODGE OF
jyame. Golden Rule Goodland Go v e City Gralnneld G r a n d View . . . . Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood G y p s u m Olty . . .
JYo. 90 321 302 381 376 15 211 232 163 328
Location. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove City. GralnOeld. Bucklln. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. G y p s u m Olty.
Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Haven HavensvUle Havlland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hlattvllle Hiawatha Highland Hiram Holslngton Holton... H o l y rood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxle Hoyt Hugoton Huron
120 46 301 186 311 94 206 193 157 34 409 195 3U 190 398 Ill 216 35 296 68 831 42 343 89 155 362 326 848 827 406 72
Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenw'rth. Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. South Haven. HavensvUle. Havlland. Hays. Grldley. Tonganoxle. Hepler. Rossvllle. Hlattvllle. Hiawatha. Green. Leavenworth. Holslngton. Holton. Holyrood. Centralla. Howard. Horace. Horton. Hoxle. Hoyt. Hugoton. Huron.
Ionic lola Jamestown Jefferson Jennings Jewell Joppa
254 38 227 84 380 11 223
St. J o h n , lola. Jamestown. Winchester. Jennings. J e w e l l City. Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Klckapoo Kilwinning .... Klncald King Solomon's, Kiowa Klrwln
807 272 405 102 4 265 3.38 10 203 176
Herlngton. K a n s a s City. Kensington. CoffeyvUle. Potter. Pratt. Klncald. Leavenworth. Greensburg. Klrwln.
LaOrosse LaOygne Lafayette LaHarpe Lake Landmark Jjane Larned Latham Lawrence Leavenworth... Lebanon Lebo Lenexa Lc n o r a
330 61 16 325 50 218 839 167 401 6 2 221 152 135 181
LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Sliver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandla. Lebo. Lenexa. Lenora.
189
KANSAS.
Name. Leotl Lewis Liberty Lincoln Llndsborg. Llnwood Logan Long Island .... Longton Lotus Luray Lyra
No. 340 220 123 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 163 266
Location. Leotl. Lewis. Liberty. Lincoln. Llndsborg. Llnwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton, Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey 48 MacksvUle 371 Madison 196 Mankato 87 Maple City 342 Maple Hill 370 Marmaton 245 Marquette 363 Marvsvllle 91 Mayetta 393 McCracken 58 McDonald 383 McKlnley 41 McPherson . 172 M e d i c i n e V a l l ' y . 260 Melody 400 Melvern 22 Memphis 108 Merlden 236 Meridian 126 Milan 266 MlUbrook 281 Mlltonvale 242 Minneapolis 143 Mistletoe 269 Mollne 267 Morrill 373 Morton 258 Mound City 33 Moundrldge 846 M o u n t a i n S l o p e 186 M o u n t H o p e . . . 238 M o u n t M o r l a h . 179 M o u n t V e r n o n . 146 M o u n t Z l o n . . . . 266 Mulberry 261 M u l l l n v l l l e . " . . . . 899 Mulvane 201 Munden 128 Muscotah 116 M y s t i c Tie 74
Effingham. MacksvUle. Madison. Mankato. Maple City. Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. MarysvUle. Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. McPherson. L a k e Olty. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Merlden. Elk Falls. Milan. H i l l City. Mlltonvale. Minneapolis. ConwaySpringB. Mollne. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundrldge. Oberlln. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Belolt. Nortonville. Mulberry Grove. Mulllnvllle. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtall Narka Natoma Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albanj' Newton Nlckerson N i n e Mile Nlnnescah Norcatur Norton Norwich
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. LeRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nlckerson Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
310 849 390 13 27 189 81 142 43 49 2.S0 317 199 319
Oak 287 Oak H i l l 334 Oakley 263 Occidental 207 Oketo 25 Olathe 19 Olive -. 850 Olive B r a n c h . . . 212
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony.
190
PROCEEDINGS
Name. Onaga Oneida Orient Osage V a l l e y . . . Oskaloosa Ottawa Oxford
No. 188 323 51 24 14 18 166
Location. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomle. Oskaloosa, Ottawa. Oxford.
Pacific Palestine Palmyra Paolft Paradise Parker Parkervllle Parsons Patmos Peace PhllUpsburg.... Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star Pottawatomie.. Powhattan Prairie Queen.. Preston Protection Prudence
29 127 28 37 290 341 168 117 97 248 184 385 187 367 ISO 52 363 176 283 384 100
Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. PlalnvlUe. Parker. ParkervlUe. Parsons. El Dorado. Loulsburg. PhllUpsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. Marys. Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Columbus.
Quenemo Qulnter
270 Q,uenemo. 410 Q u l n t e r .
Randall Reno Rldgeway Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R.E.Sherman.. Rosedale Royal Russell
304 140 62 8 159 332 369 338 192 177
Randall. Hutchinson. Overbrook. F o r t Scott. Robinson. Preston. K a n s a s City. Rosedale. Lyons. ' Kussell.
Sabetha SafTordvlIle Salem Sallna SaltvlUe Samaria Santa Fe Saqul Scammon Scottsvllle Scranton Sedgwick Seneca Severance Shawnee Signal SUoam Sincerity Smlthton Soldier Solomon SpearvlUe Splvey Spring Hill
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 39 313 54 141 225 314 1 240 106 388 347 5«
Sabetha. Saflordville. Esbon. Sallna. Barnard. Wilson. Santa Fe. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsvllle. Scranton. Sedgwick. Seneca. Severance. Shawnee. Osage O l t y . Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier. S o l o m o n Olty. SpearvlUe. Splvey. Spring Hill.
OF THE
February.
Name. • No. St. Bernard 283 S a i n t F r a n c i s .. 404 St. J o h n s 118 St. T h o m a s 306 Stafford 262 Star 69 Sterling 171 Stohrvllle 368 Sumner 206 S u m m e r f l e l d . . . 354 Sunflower 86 Sutton 85 S y l v a n G r o v e . . . 359 Sylvia 301 Syracuse 309
Location. Dodge City. Balnt Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Hanover. Sterling. Bluff Olty. Caldwell. Summerfleld. Wichita. Watervllle. S y l v a n Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse.
Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrlan Tyro Union Unity..... Urbana
237 149 17 30 56 368 82 213 246 886 7 273 239
McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. G a r d e n City. Tyro. J u n c t i o n City. Clearwater. Urbana.
Valley C e n t e r . . Valley F a l l s . . . . Vermillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan
364 21 320 136 315 229
Valley Center. Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut.
Wakarusa 402 Wa-Keeney 148 Wakeneld 396 Waldron 377 Wallace 318 W a l n u t O l t v . . . 215 W a l n u t V a l l e y . 191 Wamego 75 Washington.... 5 Wathena 64 Waverly 244 Webb 275 Wellington 150 Wellsvllle 356 W e s t e r n S t a r . . . 174 W e s t m o r e l a n d . 257 Wetmore 63 W h i t e City 380 W h i t e C l o u d . . . . 78 Whiting 250 Wichita 99 Wllmore 412 WUsey 382 Wlndoin 276 Wlnfleld 110 Woodson 121 Wyandotte 3 Xenla 47 Zenda 878 Zeredatha 80
Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefleld. Waldron. Wallace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. Wellsvllle. S m i t h Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. W h i t e City. W h i t e Cloud. Whiting. Wichita. Wllmore. Wllsey. Wlndom. Wlnfleld. Toronto. K a n s a s Olty. Xenla. Zenda. Cottonw'd Falls
GRAND
1915-16.
LODGE OF
191
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County. Allen
Location.
Name.
No. 39 38 826 'U6 315
lola Virginia
Klncald
212 44 211 388 305
Klncald
6 168 48 72 4 116
Potter Charity Lake City Medicine Lodge
Medicine Valley Delta
288 278 260 77 217 15 381
Fort Scott Fulton HlattTlUe Pawnee Station
Morrill
268 92 8 210 108 216 28 124 115 47
Devon Fulton HlattvlUe Eldora
186 86 326 373 363 159
Morrill Mystic Tie Joppa
Cheyenne
:
74 151 97 401 228 30 280
White Water Cottonwood Falls .. Saffordvllle
Saffordvllle
80 395
Elgin
Olive
355 860 186
Prudence Galena Black Diamond
71 100 104 351 274
Weir City Saint Francis
404
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February,
L I S T OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S —Con^wwed. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Clark .
Ashland.
Ashland .
277
Clay ..
Clay Center. Green Oak Hill Wakefield...
Clay Center. Highland ... Oak Hill Wakefield...
134 296 384 396
Cloud
Clyde Concordia . Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale.
Prairie Queen St. John's Glasco Jamestown ... Mlltonvale
176 118 292 •227 242
Coffey
Burlington. Grldley . . . . . Lebo Le Roy Waverly
Burlington. Hebron. Lebo Neosho Waverly
6« 314 152 27 244
Oomancbe .
Ooldwater. Protection . Wilmore ...
Comanche . Protection , Wilmore ...
295 884 412
Cowley .
Arkansas City. Burden Dexter Maple City Winfleld
Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City. Winfleld ...
138 2;i3 16« 342 110
Crawford.
Arcadia Arnia Cherokee Glrard Hepler McCune Mulberry Grove. Pittsburg Walnut
Arcadia... Arma Cherokee. Glrard Hepler Temple .. Mulberry. Pittsburg. Vulcan ...
329 408
Jennings . Oberlln ... Norcatur.
Jennings Mountain Slope. Norcatur
360 186 817
Abilene Herington Hope Solomon City Doniphan Highland .... Severance ... Troy Wathena White Cloud.
Benevolent. Kansas Cyrus Solomon ... Arcana Smithton Severance ... Troy Wathena White Cloud.
98 307 288 105
Douglas.
Baldwin.. Eudora.... Lawrence . Lawrence .
Palmyra .. Doric Lawrence . Acacia
28 83 6 S
Edwards .
Kinsley. Lewis...
Mt. Morlah. Lewis
179 220
Elk
Elk Falls. Qrenola .. Howard .. Longton.. Moline
Meridian. Canopy... Hope Longton.. Moline
126 248 155 26 287
Dickinson .
Doniphan .
no
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398 287 261 187 229
81 1 313 65 64 78
GRAND
1915-16.
LODGE OF
193
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County,
Location,
Name.
No.
Ellis
Ellis . Hays.
Apollo. Hays...
297 195
Ellsworth
Ellsworth . Holyrood.. Wilson ....
Ellsworth . Holyrood.. Samaria...
140 343
Finney.
Garden City.
Tyrlan
248
Ford....
Bucklln .... Dodge City . Spearville .
Grand View. St. B e r n a r d . S p e a r v i l l e ..
370 388
Franklin.
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Wellsvllle Williamsburg .
Lane Ottawa Melody McKlnley ... Wellsvllle... Anchor
389 18 400 41 368 224
Geary
J u n c t i o n City .
Union
Gove
Gove C i t y . Qulnter
Gove C i t y . Qulnter...
302 410
Graham
Hill City..
MlUbrook.
283
Gray
Cimarron ,
Preston
288
Greeley.....
Horace .
Horace
362
Greenwood
Climax Eureka Fall River. Madison... Severy Hamilton .
Climax Fidelity Greenwood.. Madison Twin Grove . Hamilton
411 108 lfl3 196 213 301
Hamilton.
Coolldge.. Syracuse.
Coolldge.. Syracuse .
310 309
Harper
Anthony . Attica Bluff Olty Freeport . H a r p e r ... Waldron .
A n t h o n y .. Attica Stohrvllle . F r e e p o r t .. Harper W a l d r o n ..
200 262 368 389 206 377
Harvey.
B u r r t o n ,. Halstead . Newton..'. Sedgwick.
B u r r t o n .. Halstead . Newton... Sedgwick.
182 46 142 139
Haskell ...
Santa F e .
Hodgeman Jackson
Santa F e .
312
Jetmore .
Alpha
282
Olrolevllle. Denlson ... Holton Hoyt Mayetta... Netawaka. Soldier W h i t i n g . ..
Clrclevllle. Denlson ... Holton .... Hoyt Mayetta... Polar Star. Soldier .... Whiting...
20 372 42 327 393 180 240 260
194
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
L I S T OF LOBGEB BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
j^ame.
Location.
No. 238 26« 14 268 21 84
Mt. Zlon Valley Kails
Valley Falls
178 228 838 11 87 304 40
Esbon Jewell City De Soto Lenexa Olathe Spring Hill
127 6S 186 10 64 68
Olathe Spring Hill Emerald
380 230 316 347 878 293
Havlland Mulllnvllle
Mulllnvllle
im
3ee 73 846 218 88 117
Edna Oswego Dlghton Bollng
378
Bollng
Fort Leavenworth
Nine Mile King Solomon's
Barnard
,
Henri SaltvlIIe
Mound City
Mound City
Trading Post
BloomI ng Grove 'Oakley
Allen Anierlcus Hartford
Allen
Logan
Hartford
•.
386 46 311 49 2 10 68 241 190 69 164 369 286 61 38 341 88 41 263 386 100 13 193
GRAND
1915-16.
LODGE OF
195
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. Name.
Location.
Count}/.
No.
114 147 120
Axtell
Oketo Summerfleld Watervllle
Blue Valley Oketo
1B7 261 172 848 276 868 897
Canton
Plains
Mitchell
Belolt
Webb Plains
276 367
Equity
181 243 24 87
.
Glen Elder Simpson
Glen Elder
Montgomery Elk City. Liberty Tyro .
.. Tyro .,'. Council Grove
D\*ight
Ness
284 268 188 87 112 SI 26 364 820 86
White City . Wllsey
White Olty Wllsey
Erie Thayer
Erie
Ness City
Walnut Valley
14S 12S 284 214 248 324 187 102 132 107 123 388 86 376 874 188 88 IS 828 182 38 63 380 382
103 76 •
148 238 181
196
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February,
LIST OF LODOES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County,
Name.
Location.
No. 310 181 109
Molvern
Euclid
7b 70 101 22 Ul 62 270 407 S07 204 890 160 180 202 148
Bennington
167
Phillips
Klrwln PhllTlpsburg
PhllTlpsburg
387 392 34 188 62 75 257
St. Marys Pratt
175 264 281 184
394 265 332
Pratt
164 383
Cable Sylvia Republic
Belleville
Belleville
Munden Rice Little River
Royal
209 208 140 43 391 368 129 362 12S 349 221 308 247 387 361 210 192 171
GRAND
1915-16.
LODGE
OF
197
KANSAS.
L I S T OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S — C o n t i n u e d . County. Riley
JVame.
Location.
23fi 16
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lae
Riley
344
Plalnrllle
290 189 •
Rush W a l n u t City Bunker Hill
Blue Hill
Russell Saline Sallna Bcott
Nu.
Mount Hope
291 19& 168 177 209 328
oa
284
S c o t t City
Wichita Wichita Wichita
880 68 216-
Unity Wichita Albert Pike
268 278 2S8 3S4 86 99 308 300
Orient
32 138111 60' 17 61 90' 22640284& 321
Smith
Stafford
Stafford St. J o h n
Onk
183 406 287 174
Stafford
371 262 264 406
Belle F l a l n e Caldwell Conway Springs Milan Oxford
Oxford
Wellington
Wellington
285 173 208 269 266 201 166 167 160
Colby
St. T h o m a s
306
Belle P l a l n e Milan
198
PROCEEDINGS L I S T OF LODGES BY County.
OF THE
February,
COVHTIKS—Continued. N'atne.
location.
No. 14B
Alta Vlata Maple Hill Clifton
Dlrlgo Star Wichita
161 857 i!05 370
Alta Vista Maple Hill Wallace Clifton
818
. . ..
Leotl
OoyvlUe
340
New Albany
118 403 370 67 »5 04 81
Gllead
82 121 144
Buffalo Covvllle
Bonner Springs Kansas City Piper White Church
122 232 226 6U 170 104
Piper Roger E. Sherman Delaware
322 366 3 271 272 386 360 383 06
Atchison Johnson
Sedgwick
Blaine Bluff City
Shawnee
Aurarla
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct.
62 253 '285 26 30 37
Amerlcus Andale Chlkaskla St. J o h n s
337 F e b . 18, 1881 313 F e b . 20, 1888
9 Oct. 19, 1867
15, 1867 18, 1881 16, 1887 18, 1859 16, 1860 15, 1861
Chartered.
No.
Name.
P o t t a w a t o m i e Blaine Harper Bluff Olty
Big S p r i n g s . . . S h a w n e e
Andale
County.
Location.
1870
1868 1868
1860
1866
Disp. MeCd.
1887 1898 1804
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. BevVd.
21, 1869
«
( Consolidated w i t h Mt. H o p e Lodge No. j 238, F e b . 2,1884.
Remarks.
J D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n l z a 1 tlon G r a n d L o d g e of Colorado In 1862. Issued as Big S p r i n g s Lodge, but Oct. 16, 1867 j1Disp. n a m e a f t e r w a r d s c h a n g e d to S h a w n e e . ( C o n s o l . w l t h W e s t m o r e l a n d Lodge No. F e b . 18, 1897 \ 257, M a y 18,1894.
Charter Revoked,'
(DEFUNCT).
V N o m e e t i n g s were held, a n d d i s p e n s a t i o n w a s r e t u r n e d I to t h e G r a n d M a s t e r .
J a n . 3.1912 Oct. 14.1861. Oct. 21, 1863.
Oct.
M a s t e r r e p o r t e d t h a t n o m e e t i n g s h a d been held, a n d o w i n g to a b s e n c e of m e m b e r s , a n d need of s u i t a b l e room, dispensation was returned.
Remarks.
CHARTERED.
I D i s p e n s a t i o n was r e t u r n e d to G r a n d M a s t e r , w i t h a \ s t a t e m e n t t h a t o w i n g to t h e lodge b e i n g located so n e a r ( A u r a r l a Lodge, It was d e e m e d best to h a v e b u t one lodge.
!
CJiarter Surrendered.
C H A R T E R E D LODGES
1898 1868 1857 1878 1884 1888 1885 1886 1903
Euglevale. Adelpha... Geary Leota Llndsborg. Friendship Opolls Buckeye... Wheaton..
Crawford Leavenworth . Douglas Norton McPherson Ottawa Crawford IJrown Pottawatomie
JSnglevale Leavenworth. L e c o m p t o n .. Leota Lludsborg ... Lindsay Opolls P o w h a t t a n .. Wheaton
1857
Delaware.. 1860
1863
Burlington
Name.
Denver
County.
Ditp. Issued.
D e n v e r City
Location.
D E F U N C T LODGES.
LODGES U N D E R D I S P E N S A T I O N , B U T N E V E R
Co
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County,
Name,
Indlanola...
Calvary
L a n d m a r k ..
Brown Leavenworth Republic
Shawnee
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Douglas . Marlon.. McVherson
Indlanola
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
L e c o m p t o n .. Llncolnvllle . Ltndsborg
Lecompton . Llncolnvllle Phoenix
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
17, 1894.
1872
Oct. 1858 Feb. Jan. F e b . 19, 1885 Dec.
Oct. 16, 1867 Oct.
Oct. 16, 1866
1, 1896 6, 1888
19, 1870,
1880 18»« Dec. 17, 18S?, 1869 Dec. 17, 1892. 1876 Dec. 17, 1881.
Oct. 21, 1862
Oct.
Golden C i t y . Triune High P r a i r i e Ida
Oct.
Rising S u n . .
Bourbon
F o r t S c o t t ..
Alpha
Oct. 20, II F e b . 15, 11
Frankfort... Lily
Marshall . Harper ...
F o r t Gibson .,
Charter Revoked.
Oct. 17, 1866
Oct. 17, 1877
Oct. 18, 1876
Oct. 21, II
1870 M a r . 22, 1879. 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 1HB8 Oct. 21. 1863 1894 F e b . 16, 1910
1878 1880 J a n . 1874
Frankfort Froeport .
G o l d e n Olty . HIawatlia •Hlgb P r a i r i e , Ida
Charter iSurrendered. Remarkt.
J F i r s t dlsp'n Issued A p r . 7, 1864, w a s re1 called b y G.-.M.-.; s e c o n d , Sept.27,1864.
K i n g Solomon's Lodge No. j 10, Oct. 18,1876. Dlsp'n issued a s L a n d m a r k Lodge, b u t c h a r t e r Issued In n a m e of . S t . J o h n ' s ! Lodge.
L o c a t i o n c h a n g e d t o Silver L a k e Oct. 21,1868. N a m e c h a n g e d t o G r e a t L i g h t 20,1869. !SOct. Consol.wlth
C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Bluff Olty L o d g e N o . 318, J u n e 18,1892. Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8. a n d n a m e c h a n g e d t o R i s i n g S u n L o d g e N o . 8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a tion G r a n d L o d g e I n d . Ter. In 1OT8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a tion G r a n d L o d g e C o l o r a d o in 1862.
R e c o r d s fall t o s h o w c o u n t y In w h i c h lodge was l o c a t e d , b u t supposed t o be In J a c k s o n ,
(Consolidated with Halcyon Lodge No. ! 120, Oct. 18,1876.
direct by Grand Lodge F e b . 19, 1903 1I FCehbarrutaerry Issued 1898 17,1898. 1890 Sept. 21, 189«. I C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Godfrey L o d g e N o . 1874 I 124, M a r c h 26,1894.
Oct. 16, 1880
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Chartered.
Elk Creek...
No.
E l k City ..
Harper Bluff City . . . Bluff Olty . Ford Bucklln Bucklln ... Crawford Cato Onto Codar V a l e C h a u t a u q u a . Cedar Vale.. Cedar Vale Chautauqua . Myrtle Whitewater. Clifford . . . . Butler Clinton Douglas Ashlar Edwardsvllle W y a n d o t t e . . , C o m p o s i t e .. Emporia B r e c k e n r l d g e . E m p o r i a . . .. E n t e r p r i s e .. Enterprise ... Dickinson
Location.
C H A B T B B B D L O D G E S ( D E F U N C T ) —Continued.
I
O
Cn
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O
to
to o o
Miami
Franklin .
Coffey
Miami
Atchison . Linn .lefferson . Crawford . Franklin . Morton... Saline
O s a w a t o m l e ..
Ottawa
Ottumwa.
Paola
Pardee Paris Perryvllle. Pittsburg . Pomona... Rlchneld.. Sallna
S a l t L a k e City Saratoga S c r a u t o n ... . Seneca Sprlngdale Stanton Stanton Tecumseli T i m b e r Ridge Trading Post. Twin Falls Valley Center V i r g i n i a Olty. Walton Wlnfleld
Harvey. Oowley .
Pratt Osage Nemaha Leavenworth Miami Miami Shawnee Leavenworth Llna Greenwood... Sedgwick
D o u g l a s .. D o u g l a s .. Osage N e o s h o ...
N. L a w r e n c e . N. L a w r e n c e . Olivet Osage Mission
Lincoln Paris Perry Owen A. Bassett Pomona Rlchneld ... John H.Brown Mt. M o r l a h . . . Saratoga Perfect S q u a r e Seneca Sprlngdale Stanton ZIon Tecumseh Dick Rees B l o o m ' g Grove Olive Ark V i r g i n i a City Walton Wlnfleld
M i a m i . ..
Ottumwa.
Ottawa
Osage V a l l e y .
Magnolia.
Valley Valley Astra Mission
H a r v e y ...
Newton
N e v a d a City ..
Loulsburg... Lyons E v e r g r e e n .. M o n t l c e l l o .. Mt. P l e a s a n t Neosho Rapids Nevada
Miami.... Rice Labette... J o h n s o n .. Atchison . Lyon
Loulsburg LyonB Montana Montlcollo Mt. P l e a s a n t .. Neosho Rapids Oct. 16, 1879 Dec. «, 1894 F e b . 21, 1896 F e b . 17, 1881 Oct. 19, 1871 J a n . 13, 1888 Oct. 16, 1866 Oct. 20, 1875 Oct. 17, 1867 F e b . 15, 1888 Oct. 21 N a m e c h a n g e d In 1870 to I o n i c Lodge. Oct. 18,1879 ( Dropped from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n l z a Oct. 15, 1861 f tlon G r a n d Lodge of Colorado In 1862. ( C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h N e w t o n Lodge No. F e b . 20, 1884 i 142, J u n e 28,1901. j C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h L a w r e n c e Lodge No. Oct. 16, 1867 j 6, Oct. 18,1876. F e b . 16, 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 F e b . 20, 1902 F e b . 20, 1908 Oct. 20, 1870 j a i i ; "19^1897 Issued as O s a w a t o m l e Lodge, Oct. 21, 1863 jI bDlsp'n Oct. 18, 1858 u t c h a r t e r e d as Osage Vn,lley Lodge. Consolidated w i t h F r a n k l i n Lodge N o . 128 Oct. 17, 1872 118, Nov. 24,1906, as O t t a w a Lodge No. 18. I C h a r t e r was r e v o k e d Oct. 21,1863,but re11 Oct. 18, 1858 Oct. 18, 1871 i stored Oct. 16,1866. I Consolidated w i t h P a o l a Lodge No.37, 6B Oct. 21, 1874 i Oct. 18,1876. 1 D i s p e n s a t i o n Issued as L i n c o l n Lodge, 89 Oct. 21, 1808 Oct. 17, 1871 i b u t c h a r t e r e d as C e n t e r Lodge. 22 Oct. 21, 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 52 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 17, 1877 i C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h P i t t s b u r g Lodge No. 367 Feb. 17, 1904 !187,July 29,1911. 138 Oct. 16, 1872 Nov. 16, 1901 303 Feb. 16, 1888 F e b . 17, 1892 I C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h S a l l n a Lodge No. 60 216 F e b . 22, 1894 • April 29,1907. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a 70 Oct. 21, 1808 tion G r a n d Lodge of U t a h in 1872. 216 F e b . 18, 1886 Feb. 17, 1892 220 Feb. 22, 1883 F e b . 20, 1908 39 Oct. 18, 1863 Oct. 20, 1876 162 F e b . 15, 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 18 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 N o record of dlsp'n h a v i n g been Issued. 108 Oct. 19, 1871 Sept. 1.5, 1883 15 Oct. 18. 1868 Oct. 21, 1874, 59 Oct. 17, 1867 J a n . 6, 1887, 41 Oct. 21, 1863 Dec. 10, 1905 181 Oct. 16, 1879 F e b . 18, 1885 243 F e b . 19, 1885 J a n . 24, 1902, D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a 43 Dec. 20, 1864 tion G r a n d L o d g e of M o n t a n a In 1866. 323 F e b . 19, 1890 A u g . 5, 1895. Oonsol. w i t h A d e l p h l Lodge No. 110, 68 F e b . 20, 1889 F e b . 19,1903, as Wlnfleld L o d g e N o . 110. o
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GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO, THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD
Little Rock.
Montgomery.
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware^
GEORGE J . ROSKHUGE JOHN W H I C H E R CHARLES H . JACOBSON GEORGE A. K I E S HARRY J. GUTHRIE.,
Tucson. San F r a n c i s c o . Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
District of Columbia
ARVINE W . JOHNSTON
Washington.
Florida
W I L B E R P. AVEBSTER
Jacksonville.
Georgia
W M . A. W O L I H I N
Macon.
Idaho
GEORGE E . K N B P P E R
Boise.
Illinois
ISAAC CUTTER
Camp Point.
Indiana
CALVIN VV. F R A T H E R
Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R. P A R V I N
Cedar Rapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALBERT K . W I L S O N DAVE JACKSON JOHN A. DAVILLA STEPHEN B E R R Y . . . . GEORGE COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B . WINSOR
Reed City.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHEL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
F R E D E R I C GORDON S P E E D
Missouri Montana Nebraska
Vicksburg.
JOHN R . PARSON CORNELIUS H E D G E S , J r FRANCIS E . W H I T E
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD D . V A N D E R L I E T H
Carson City.
New H a m p s h i r e
.HARRY M . CHENEY
New J e r s e y
T H E O . B . TOWNLEY
New M e x i c o
ALPHEUS A. K E E N
New Y o r k
E. M. L. E H L E R S
N o r t h Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
JOHN C . DREWRY W A L T E R L . STOCKWELL J. H . BROMWELL W M . AI. ANDERSON
Oregon Pennsylvania
JAMES F . ROBINSON J O H N A. PERRY
Rhode Island South Carolina South D a k o t a
S. PENROSE W I L L I A M S 0 . FRANK HART ..GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Concord.
| aoom^21^MasoDit Hall, Albuquerque.
| Masonic Hall I New Y o r k City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City. Portland. Philadelphia.
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
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205
Tennessee
STITH M . CAIN
Nashville.
Texas Utah
W. B . PEARSON FREEMAN A. MCCARTY
Waco. Salt L a k e City.
Vermont Virginia
H E N R Y H . ROSS CHARLES A. NESBITT
Burlington. Richmond.
Washington
HORACE W A L T E R TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
J O H N M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Casper.
Alberta
GEORGE MACDONALD
British C o l u m b i a
VV. A. DEWoLF-SMiTH...New Westminster.
Canada
R A L P H LEEMING G U N N . . . H a m i l t o n .
Chile ^ . xj.
^
.
Calgary.
L U I S D E LA BARRA L Casilla 2867 Santiago. o ,-. D i P- 0 . B O X 1047,
Costa Rica, C. A Cuba
SERGIO CARBALLO K . . . . < g j CARLOS G . CHARLES Havana.
England Ireland
E D W A R D LETCHWORTH ...Freemason Hall, L o n d o n , H . E . FLAVELLE F r e e m a s o n Hall, D u b l i n .
Manitoba
J A M E S A. OVAS
Mexico (York Grand Lodge) C. C. SHANKS New Brunswick
'
Winnipeg.
{ Mexico Citv
'
J. TWINING HARTT
St. J o h n .
New South W a l e s
ARTHUR H . BKAY
Sydney.
New Zealand
MALCOLM NICCOL
Auckland.
Nova Scotia Peru
THOMAS MOWBRAY J . B . CHOZA
Halifax. Lima.
Philippine Islands
NEWTON C . COMFORT... •! M„niiQ ^
Prince E d w a r d Isl P u e r t o Rico
W A L T E R P . DOULL JOSE G . TORRES
Charlottetown. San J u a n .
Quebec Queensland
WILL. H . WHYTB CHARLES H . H A R L E Y
Montreal. Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J . SANCHEZ W. B. T A T E
San Salvador. Regina.
Scotland
DAVID R E I D
Edinburgh.
South Australia
CHARLES R . J . GLOVER... Adelaide.
Tasmania
J O H N HAMILTON
Victoria
C H A R L E S J A M E S BARROW. M e l b o u r n e .
Hobart.
Western Australia
J . D. STEVENSON
Perth.
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February,
OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF
KANSAS NEAR O T H E R G R A N D LODGES.
Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas
U.-.W: . SAMUEL W . T A T E R.-.W. • . S . J . B L A I R R.'. W / . J A M E S H . B A R R E T T R / . W .-. L o o i s BAUERLEIN
British C o l u m b i a
R.'. W.-. S . N. JAHRKT R.-.VV.-. MAXIMIANO FLORES
Chile Canada Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware
R.-.W. -. W . G . R E I D .' R.-.W. -. W I L L I A M H . SANFORD R.-. W. '. IsAiAn B A K E R , J r R.-. W.. ADOLFO C A S A S R.-.W. - . F E L I X V. PREVAL R.-.W.' '. R. H E N R Y Y O U N G
Anniston.
Calgary. Douglas.
Camden. Vancouver.
i'^'*"''^fi°' '
^.
Casllla -2895
Hamilton. Denver.
Hartford. San J o s e . Havana. Wilmington. {Washington.
District of Columbia...R.-. W.-. T. J O H N N E W T O N I Ma.sonic Temple E n g l a n d . ...' Monticello. Florida M.-.W. • . S A M U E L PASCO La Grange. Georgia R.-. W.- H E N R Y B A N K S Boise City. Idaho R.-.W . C H A R L E S H I M R O D Chicago. Illinois R.-. W.-. G E O R G E M . MOULTON Corydon. Indiana R.-.W . W I L L I A M R I D L E Y Dublin. Ireland R.-. W.- R I C H A R D W H A R T O N Shreveport. Louisiana R.-.W.-,. H E N R Y S. W E S T O N Lewiston. Maine R.-. W.-. A R C H I E L . T A L B O T Winnipeg. Manitoba R.-. W.-. J A B E Z M I L L E R Frederick. Maryland R.-. W.- . J A C O B R O H R B A C K Chihuahua. Mexico (Tort 6r. Lodge)....R.-. W.- . T H O M A S D A L E Cassopolis. Michigan M.-. W.- J A M E S H . F A R N A M St. P a u l . Minnesota R.-.W. . C A L V I N L . BROWN Houston. Mississippi R.". W.-. E L L I O T P A R K E R K a n s a s City. Missouri M.-.W.- W I L L I A M F . K U H N Livingston. Montana R.-. W.'. SAMUEL M . N Y E Hastings. Nebraska R.-.W. . J A M E S P . A. B L A C K Pioche. Nevada R.-.W. . C H A R L E S A. THOMPSON Moncton. New B r u n s w i c k R.-.W.- . G E O R G E R . S A N G S T E R Littleton. New H a m p s h i r e R.-.W M I L L A R D F . Y O U N G New J e r s e y R.-.W.- . C H A R L E S P E R K I N S R U S S ...Elizabeth. Sydney. New S o u t h W a l e s R.-.W.- . A L F R E D J . BURBIDGB New Y o r k C i t y . New York R.-. W.-. A L F R E D S . H U G H E S New Zealand R.-.W.- . F R E D E R I C C . B . B I S H O P . . . C h r i s t c h u r c h . Chapel Hill. N o r t h Carolina R.-. W.-. M. C. S. NOBLES ChurchsFerry. N o r t h Dakota R.-.W.--. H A N S A. M O E Halifax. Nova Scotia R.-. W.-• . J O H N G . M I T C H E L L Uhrichsville. Ohio R.-.W.- . VV. H . STOUTT
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Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania P h i l i p p i n e Islands Prince Edward Isl P u e r t o Rico
M.'.W.". SHERMAN P . LARSH Tecuinseb. R.'.W.-. W A L T B R O . H A I N E S Portland. System n o t recognized. R.'.W.'. W I L L I A M H . TAYLOR Manila. R.'. W . ' . N . MACLARKN Montague. R . \ W.". FEDBBICO VALL-SPINOSA ...San J u a n .
Quebec
R . \ W.*. E D W A R D A . E V A N S .
Quebec.
Queensland R h o d e Island
R.'. W . \ A. 0 . J E F F R E Y R.'. W.". J O H N R . DENNIS
Brisbane. Providence.
Salvador
R.'. W.-. CARLOS D'AUBUISSON
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan Scotland '. South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah
R . \ W.*. GARNET COOMBS Prince Albert. R.-.W.-. W I L L I A M BLACK Wellside, Falkirk. R.'. W . \ FREDERIC C . BOWKN Adelaide. R.", W.'. ARTHUR V . WILLIAMS ......Charleston. R . ' . W . ' . JAMES B . VAUGHN Castlewood. R.-.W.:. P. T. RUTT . M.-.W.'.C. A. GOODLOE Alamo. R.-.W.". W I L L I A M CLARK Jefferson. R.-.W.-. ARTHUR C . W H E R R Y Salt Lake City.
Vermont
R.'. W.'. H E N R Y H . ROSS
Burlington.
Victoria Virginia Washington
R . - . W . - . J A M E S EVANS R.-.W.-. H E N R Y M . BOYKIN R.-.W.-. J A M E S M C N E E L Y . .
{MeSroe*!^*' Richmond. Buckley.
Western Australia
R.-, W.-. F R E D . S . F I N C H
West Virginia Wisconsin
R.-.W.-. J O H N M . COLLINS M.'.W.-. JAMES E . DUKOIN
{ fast plma^ntle Charleston. Racine.
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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 THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Hutchinson. Alabama W.' . J O H N M . K I N K E L Salina. Alberta W . •. G E O R G E D . A D A M S Wichita. Arkansas W ; . FRED. H.STUCKEY Oberlin. Arizona W." . W. AMKR B U R N E T T Great Bend. British C o l u m b i a ...:.. W.' . AARON H . CONNETT California M.-.W.'•. W M . EASTON HUTCHISON...Garden City. Leavenworth. Canada W.- . J O H N C . K E T C H K S O N . . . Syracuse. Chile W.- . G E O R G E G E T T Y Wichita. Colorado W.' . E L M E R E . BLECKLEY Salina. Connecticut M.-.W.- . THOMAS L . B O N D Topeka. Cuba W.- . C H E S T E R B . R E E D Delaware W.- . C H A R L E S A. V A N VELZER..Fort Scott. Ellsworth. District of Columbia..M.-.W.- . E D W . W . WELLINGTON Topeka. England R.-.W.- . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N Topeka. Florida W.-. W M . S . BKRGUNDTHAL Manhattan. Georgia W.- . H A R B Y E . B E S T Manhattan. Idaho W .-.SIMEON M . F O X Topeka. Illinois M.-.W.- . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R Coffeyville. Indiana W . -. W I L L I A M H . T E S T E R Topeka. Ireland W.- . O W E N J . WOOD Topeka. Louisiana M.-.W.- . C H A R L E S H . C H A N D L E R Chanute. Maine W .• . H U G H P. F A R B E L L Y Sedan. Manitoba W .'. J O H N A. F E B R E L L Harper. Maryland W.- . MOSES H . COLE Topeka. Mexico (York Grand Lodge) M.-.W.- . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R Emporia. Michigan M.-.W. - . J . J A Y BUCK FortLeareiiTortk. Minnesota W .- . E Z R A B . F U L L E R Newton. Mississippi W.'- . J O H N C . E L Y Newton. Missouri M.-.W.'' . P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON Lawrence. Montana W.- . E D W I N H . V A R N U M ..Troy. Nebraska R.-. W.'' . W I L L I A M I . S T U A R T Independence. Nevada W,- . C H A R L E S T . H I G H Emporia. New B r u n s w i c k W.''. H A R R Y E . P E A C H Ellsworth. New Hampshire W.'' . A . S I D N E Y C H A S E Russell. New Jersey VV.-. C H A R L E S E . H A L L Larned. •New S o u t h W a l e s W .,-. P E R C Y S H I N N E M A N Wamego. New York M.-.W.-. M A U R I C E L . STONE Atchison. New Zealand W .' . F R A N K E . D A V I S Topeka. » N o r t h Carolina M.-.W.'. A L E X . A . S H A R P Wichita. North Dakota W..-. BRUCB G B I P P I T H Galena. Nova Scotia W .- . J O H N McCmxAOH
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LODGE OF
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209
Concordia. Ohio W.-, J O S E P H D . F E L L Oklahoma R / . W.- CHARLES E . LOBDELL Great B e n d . Oregon ' W.' . CiiARLEY B . ERSKINB Cimarron. Pennsylvania System n o t recognized. Abilene. Philippine Islands W.".. F R A N C I S S . BLAYNKY Topeka. Prince E d w a r d I s l a n d W.' L U T H E R M . N E L L I S Lawrence. P u e r t o Rico ..'. M.-.W.- W I L L I A M L . BURDICK Quebec W.' C H A R L E S VV. M I L L B R , S R . . . H a y s City. Great Bend. Queensland M.'.W.' E L R I C K C . COLB Lawrence. R h o d e Island M.-.W.- . W M . F . M A R C H Saskatchewan W.- E D W A R D W . W A Y N A N T Leavenworth. Scotland M.-.W.- WiM. M. SHAVER Topeka. Newton. South Australia W. . B E N J A M I N O. H A G B N Kansas City. South Carolina W.' . ROBERT J . M C F A R L A N D Lakin. South Dakota W.- . C H A R L E S A . LOUCKS Fredonia. Tasmania W.- . B E N S . PAULEN Tennessee M.-.W. . BESTOB G . BROWN Topeka. Yates Center. Texas M.-.W.- . G I L E S H . LAMB Olathe. Utah W.- . H A R V E Y C . LIVEBMOBB Vermont M.-.W.' . H E N R Y F . MASON G a r d e n City. Topeka. Victoria W.- . A L F R E D A. RODGKBS Virginia M.-.W.- . C H A R L E S J W B B B Topeka. Washington W.- . ADGCSTUS O . W E L L M A N . . . . T o p e k a . Wichita. W e s t e r n Australia M.-.W. .THO.MAS G . F I T C H Concordia. West Virginia W.-.. J O H N W . NEILSON Russell. Wisconsin M.-.W.-. M A R I O N K . BRUNDAQB
APPOINTIVE GRAN D O~'~'ICERS, 1915. (1) 1,' RANOrs â&#x20AC;¢. BLAYNEY, Grand Cbaplaln; (~) OWEN .1. WOOD, Grand Senior Deneon; (3) .1011 N M. PI.EASAN T, Grand Ju nlo,' Deacon; (4 ) JAMES P . SAMS, Grand Marshal; (fi) ItlCllAI<D H. TnoMPsoN, Grand ,",word Ben ,'c,'; (6) WU.J.IAM C. BEELER, Granel Sell lor Steward; (7) W ARRF.N 0, PRAT7., Grauel Junlo,' Stewa,'d; (8) GEORGE T, MOHRRAOIIER, Gmnd Pu,'s ulvnnt; (9) W. AMER BURNE'I"J', Gmnd Tyl tl '"
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M L. B U R D I C K , GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS, FROM FEBRUARY 19, 1915 TO FEBRUARY 17, 1916.
BY M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER, PAST GRAND MASTER.
WILLIAM L . BURDICK, the son of DANIEL and ANNIE (POTTER)
BURDICK was born at East Greenwich, R. I., March 22, 1860. He is a lineal descendant of ROBERT BURDICK, who was born in England in 1630, and who came to Newport, R. I., in 1651, at a time when many Englishmen were emigrating to America owing to the political disturbances in the mother country, growing out of the civil war, following the execution of CHARLES I in 1549 and the seizing of the government by OLIVER CROMWELL.
In 1661 ROBERT BURDICK was one of the original purchasers and
settlers of Waverly, R. I. He was several times a deputy in the Rhode Island Colonial General Assembly. In
1665 ROBERT BURDICK was married to RUTH HUBBARD, who
was the first white child born in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of SAMTIEI. HUBBARD, who came to Salem, Massachusetts, in 1633, and great-granddaughter of THOMAS HUBBARD, one of
the
martyrs who was burned at the stake in Essex, England, in 1555, during the persecution under "Bloody M A R Y " for refusing to recant his protestantism. WILLIAM L . BURDICK was graduated from Greenwich Academy in 1878, being the valedictorian of his class. In 1882 he graduated from Wesleyan University, receiving "general honors" and "special honors" in the Latin language. At graduation he was elected to the honorary fraternity of Phi Beta Kappa. -In 1883 he was elected moderator of his native town, and reelected the following year. He studied law in the office of Hon. D . W. NORTHRUP, ex-Secretary of State of Connecticut, at Middletown, and was admitted to the bar in that city in 1886. He later graduated from the law school of
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February,
Yale University, receiving the Jewell prize awarded to the one standing highest in the class. In 1888-89 he was a graduate student in Harvard ' University. In 1891 he was called to Fargo College at Fargo, North Dakota. The following year he was offered positions in Carleton College, in Minnesota, and also in the State University of Colorado. Accepting the latter, he was connected with the University for three years. He was called, in 1898, to the law school of the State University of Kansas, and since that time has been professor of law in that university. He has traveled extensively abroad, and has wide experience as a public lecturer. He has delivered over a hundred high school and college commencement'addresses in the State of Kansas alone. He is a member of a number of societies and fraternities, including Phi Beta Kappa, the Psi Upsilon College Fraternity, and Chi Tau Kappa, the Yale Law School Honor Fraternity. In 1890 he was elected to membership in the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He is the author of a number of legal works, including Elements of Sales; Cases on Sales; New Trials and Appeals; the Articles on Appeals, Banks and Banking, Corporations, Embezzlements and Forgery, in the Standard Encyclopedia of Procedure; and the treatise on the law of Husband and Wife, published in the Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure. His most recent book, the Law of Real Property, was published in 1914 by the West Publishing Co., of St. Paul, Minn. In 1911 he was appointed by G.overnor STUBBS, of Kansas, an adviser to members of the Legislature who might wish assistance in the drafting of bills. In 1914 Governor HODGES, of Kansas, appointed him upon a commission to revise the medical laws of the State. In 1915 he^was appointed by Governor CAPPER a member of the Kansas Civil Service Commission for the term of four years. He is also a commissioner on Uniform State Laws. His masonic history began with his initiation in King Solomon Lodge No. 11, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on November 13, 1883. He was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft in the same lodge December 1, 1883, and raised to the Master's degree January 8, 1884. He affiliated, from King Solomon Lodge No. 11, with Eastern Star Lodge No. 44, Willimantic, Connecticut, February 13, 1889. On February 13, 1899, just ten years from the date of his affiliation with Eastern Star Lodge No. 44, he affiliated with Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Lawrence, Kansas. Official responsibilities were imposed upon him, and he served the lodge of his last adoption officially as follows: Senior Deacon in 1900; Junior Warden in 1903; Senior Warden in 1904; Worshipful Master in 1905, 1906. His official service in the Grand Lodge began with his appointment on the Committee of Jurisprudence in 1905; in 1906 he was appointed as the Committee on Necrology; in 1911 he was appointed Grand
1915-16.
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Senior Deacon; in 1912 he was elected Grand Junior Warden; in 1913 Grand Senior Warden; in 1914 Deputy Grand Master, and in 1915 he was elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of this Grand Lodge. In the chapter of Royal Arch Masons he was advanced to the degree of Mark Master on May 12, 1887; e ected as a Past Master on May 19, 1887; received and acknowledged as a Most.Excellent Master on May 26,1887, and exalted to the most sublime degree of a Royal Arch Mason on June 2, 1887; all in Trinity Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, of Willimantic, Connecticut. On April 4, 1899, he was admitted from Trinity Chapter No. 9, of Willimantic, Conn., to Lawrence Chapter No. 4, of Lawrence, Kansas, and was elected King in 1900, and High Priest in 1901, 1902. In the Grand Chapter he served on the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers in 1902; and on the "Committee on Necrology in 1906. He received the Order of High Priesthood in 1901. He became a Cryptic Mason, and took the degrees in Olive Branch Council No. 10, Royal and Select Masters, in Willimantic, Connecticut, on June 16, 1887. He later became a charter member of Lawrence (Kansas) Council No. 10, by dimit from Olive Branch Council No. 10, Willimantic, Connecticut. In St. John Commandery No. 11, K. T., in Connecticut, he received, on June 28, 1887, the Order of the Red Cross, and on December 5, 1887, the Order of the Temple and Knight of Malta. On March 3, 1889, he became a member of De Molay Commandery No. 4, of Lawrence, Kansas, by dimit from St. John Commandery No. 11, of Connecticut. In 1900 he served De Molay Commandery No. 4 as Warder, and as Prelate in 1901, 1902. In the Order of the Eastern Star, he was initiated into Adah Chapter No. 7, of Lawrence, Kansas, December 20, 1899. Zerbal Lodge of Perfection No. 5, Lawrence, Kansas: Received the degrees in January, 1899, and was elected Junior Warden in 1902, Master of Ceremonies in 1903, and Venerable Master in 1904. Equalily Charier, Knights Rose Croix, Lawrence, Kansas: Received the degrees on October 2, 1899; Master of Ceremonies in 1899; Orator in 1901; Junior Warden in 1902; Senior Warden in 1904, and Wise Master in 1905. William De La More Council, Knights Kadosh No. 1, Lawrence, Kansas: Received the degrees November 9, 1899; Turcopilier in 1900; Orator in 1901; Chancellor in 1902, 1903, 1904; Second SubPreceptor in 1905; First Sub-Preceptor in 1906, and Preceptor in 1907. Topeka Consistory No. 1, Topeka, Kansas: Received the degreeson April 11, 1901, and dimitted in 1909, to become a charter member of Lawrence Consistory No. 6; was Master of Kadosh in 1909; K. C. C. H. in 1909. On October 20, 1909, he was elected to receive the 33° honorary, and was coronated on November 2, 1909.
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On June 29, 1882, he was united in marriage to NELLIE DEFOREST GATES, of East Haddam, Connecticut, There have been born to them four children: HARRY S., born January 2, 1884, died October 31, 1884; HARROLD D . , born July 30,. 1885, graduated from the United States Naval Academy, in 1908, now an officer in the United States Coast Artillery at Fort Kamahamaha, Hawaii; WILLIAM LBROY, born September 20, 1887, graduated from the University of Kansas in 1909, Yale University in 1912, now Principal of the High School at Essex, Connecticut; HELEN S., born April 15,1890, graduated from the University of Kansas in 1912, now wife of JAMES K . LAUGHLIN, of Franklin, Massachusetts. The foregoing is but a brief biographical sketch of Bro. BURDICK. A character sketch of him would portray him as a person of unbounded energy, kind and sympathetic, true to his friends, and generous to a fault. Possessed of a pleasing and engaging personality, he has, by his happy, cheering smile, glad hand, and wise counsel, made for himself a place in the hearts of his brethren. In addition to his University work, and other official and civic duties, he has given lavishly of his time and talent to the duties devolving upon him as Grand Master, and has made a lasting impression on the Masonic Institution of Kansas.
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tljta Hurialiiction.
Jti m^mnriam* j^rasmus tL. Carr^ (grand Kumar Warden in 1859, (grand Ssrretarg, 1851-187Q.
Born OctoDer 25, \t2S.
DIED MAY 12, 1915.
Jn m^mnrmm. Bavld :Blin JfuUer, m.-.m.-. CSranri TOastsr nf ^tonsas in 1892.
Born January i$. mi.
DIED MAY 17, 1915.
Deatbs During tbe Vcar 1915. Smilhton No. 1.—Wm- T. Carter, Nov. 25. Leavenworth No. 2.—Erasmus T. Carr, May 12, 1915; John McKee, June 28; Harry G. Fisher, Dec. 9. Wyandotte No. 3.—Louis Algaier, Feb. 8; George H. Jenltins, Mar. 26; James O'Brien, Apr. 1; Joseph Gruendel, Apr. 5; Nels Hoagland, Aug. 16; Johnson M. Joiner, Nov. 2; John W. McDanield, Oct. 15; Homer P. Wellier, Dec. 25. Washington No. 5.—Albert S. McGowan, May 12; John A. Keithline, May 15; Floyd J. Huntington, July 15; Charles H. Copp, Aug. 15; Wm. M. Hatch, Oct. 29; James G. Morrow, Dec. 2. Lawrence No. 6.—Charles B. Andrews, Feb. 2; Charles W. McParland, Jan. 3; Wm. H. Pendleton, May 6. Union No. 7.—Robert D. Sawtell, Mar. 8; Richard Saalbach, Oct. 6; Albert A. Meyer, Dec. 30. Rising Sun No. 8.—Henry T. Brown, Jan. 25; Elvln B. Fletcher, July 5; John J. Pasley, July 29; Augustus M. Finley, Sept. 19; David B. Daniels, Nov. 26. Acacia No. 9.—Wm. R. Love, Jan. 31; Wm. B. Brownell, July 31. King Solomon No. 10.—^Leonard Smith, Mar. 19; Charles Semler, Apr. 2 1 ; Wm. M. Bonar, May 10; Wm. F. Olen, Oct. 13; WiUis F. Martin, Nov. 17. Jewell No. 11.—Frank A. Getman, July 4; O. W. Hughes, Nov. 27; Ernest Seeley, Dec. 14. Emporia No. IZ.—Henry Gaylord, Sept. 8; W. W. Jones, Dec. 16; Marshall Warren, Dec. 24. Nemaha No. 13.—Clarence Powell, May 24. Great Bend No. 15.—John F. Lewis, Jan. 21. Lafayette No. 16.—Walter C. Stewart, Dec. 25. Topeka No. 17.—Torrence J. Ewart, Feb. 3; John Elliott, Feb. 23: Ernest C. Dibble, Feb. 28; James Ramsey, Apr. 21; Luke Bockford, June 3; J. Lee Knight, June 27; John M. Sentz, Aug. 25; Charles H. Rhodes, Sept. 25; J. Copeland Gordon, Oct. 7; John D. McCune, Dec. 1; John F. Spencer, Dec. 11. Ottawa No. 18.—Wm. W. Fraser. Feb. 9; Henry F. Hamer, July 25; Moses D. Mitchell, Aug. 8; Wm. Patterson, Dec. 18. Olathe No. 19.—Thomas Ambrose Sutton, Jan. 1; Charles G. Howell, Dec. 8; Lewis D. Thompson, Mar. 26; Cicero Wintermute, Apr. 23. • Valley Falls No. SI.—Edward Geiger, Apr. 3; Findley Ferguson, Jan. 22; Frank Van Gaas Beek, Sept. 22; Daniel G. Carver, Dec. 15. Melvern No. ZZ.—Emery Hughes, Jan. 26.
DEATHS—Continued.
Palmyra No. 23.—Bobert W. Bailey, Oct. 10. Osage Valley No. 21).—Mordacai M. Holmes. Aug. 18; Wm. H. Dodds, Sept. 10; Joseph B. Hebron, Dec. 22. Oketo No. 25.—James W. Chambers, Feb. 4. Neosho No. 27.—Christopher R. Gilger, Jan. 8. Eldora No. 28.—Frederick Myrick, Jan. 10; John Powel, Dec. 26. Towanda No. 30.—A. C. Frazier, Mar. 19; John Nimmo, Mar. 28; Wm. Haden, Nov. 11. Mound City No. JS.^Augustus W. Burton, Oct. 9. Council Grove No. S6.-—James H. Jaquith, Mar. 17; Ancil B. Spencer, June 3 ; Andrew J. Collier, Sept. 8; John L. Patrick, Sept. 12. Paola No. 37.^Thomas J. Campbell, May 15; John G. W. Yates, Oct. 29. lola No. 38.—.Sylvester A. Coflman, Dec. 19; Lester W. Perham, Dec. 21. Seneca No. 39.—Abijah Wells, Mar. 1; George B. Benedict, May 27; Charles H. Stevenson, July 17. De Soto No. J,0.—Edward S. Bradley, May 23. McKiniey No. Ul.—Samuel M. Smith, June 24. Holton No. Jf2.—George M. Squires, No. 6. Delphian No. kU.—John R. Cassity, Apr. 16; Daniel M. Craig, Dec. 13. Halstead No. Ji6.—Alex. McBurney, Oct. 24; Scudder H. Trego. Nov. 23; Garrett Albertson, Dec. 23. Lake No. 50.—Joseph L. Cutbirth, Jan. 21. Orient No. 51.—Wm. N . Bower, July 3; Frank Brooks, Dec. 17 Edward B. Burnett, Feb. 20; Patrick J. Clawsey, June 15 Richard R. Jones, Feb. 12; George M. Noble, Oct. 1 Adolphus S. Thomas, Nov. 17; Edgar O. Webb, Dec. 13 George Wright, May 10. Pottawatomie No. 52.—Noah H. Roddick, Sept. 19. Wetmore No. 53.—Wm. Beaumont, Dec. 9; Wm. A. Means, Oct. 18. Shawnee No. Si.—Joseph Roskilly, Apr. 18; Charles Earnshaw, May 29. Troy No. 55.—Wm. Chappie, June 15; Emil Haas, Apr. 29. Spring Hill No. 56.—Daniel J. Ramey, Apr. 24. Coyville No. 57.—James Marr, Dec. 9. Sallville No. 59.—Fred Hani, May 25.
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Salina No. 60.—James W. Blundon, Apr. 27; Jacob C. Beyler, Nov. 22; Robert H. AUerton. June 9; George J. Duncan, Aug. 2; Samuel Joy, Dec. 11; Wm. H. Shum, Apr. 4. Ridgeway No. 62.—John A. Fritzler, Sept. 6. Adams No. 63.—George P. Crane, Mar. 21; Oliver C. French, Jan. 12; Wm. B. Glasse, Mar. 14; Henry A. Marley, May 25. Burlington No. 66.—-John Giesy, Feb. 5; Amasa T. Neyhart, Apr. 8; Henry E. Rapier, Apr. 9; Charles H. Bell, Sept. 5. Frankfort No. 67.—Wm. Kelly, Apr. 28; Wm. Holtham, Oct. 28. Hiram No. 68.—David Ettenson, Aug. 5. Star No. 69.—Henry H. Heilces, Feb. 4; Albert H. Schroeder, May 9. Carboridale No. 70.—Joseph J. Steinhilber, Sept. 18, 1915. Chetopa No. 73—Joseph J. Watson, June 3. MysticTieNo.7li.—John Caleb, Jan. 25; Wm. H. Curry, Oct. 20. Wamego No. 75.—James Mansfleld, Apr. 9; Albert H. Knecht, May 19. Erie No. 76.—Fred Carter, Feb. 2, 1915. White Cloud No. 78.—Ruel Smith Wakefield, Apr. 10. Corinthian No. 79.—Thomas Watson, Nov. 21. Zeredatha No. 80.—Hiram S. Fritz, Jan. 3; Thomas Butler, Apr. 12. Tuscan No. 82.—Benjamin F. Fender, Dec. 14. Doric No. 83.—Oscar G. Richards, Apr. 4. Jefferson No. 8i.—Peter Mayo, Mar. 8; Martin V. Bishop, Aug. 21; Win. Haskell, Dec. 31. Sutton No. 85.—Gilbert J. Main, Jan. 7; Samuel Zeller, Dec. 11; Wilder J. Cowgill, Dec. 11. Sunflower No. 86.—Jeremiah H. Taylor, May 25; Tom Bowie, Aug. 14; Fred Howe, Sept. 15. Mankato No. 87.—Joseph Goodrich, June. 27; Alexander B. Peters, "July 19. Eureka No. 88.—Wilson Fisher, Mar. 24; Richard A. Odenweller,. Apr. 7; Thomas B. Harper, Sept. 17; George C. Poole, Dec. 18. Golden Bute No. 90.—Wm. J. Mattern, Jan. 2; James H. Thompson, Feb. 9; Amos C. Davis, Apr. 24; John F. Gwin, Sept. 17; Robert A. Miller, Nov. l(i; Oscar H. Schroeter, Nov. 22; Charles S. Coe, Dec. 2; David H. Hall, Dec. 15.
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Marysville No. 91.—James A. Davis. Oct. .3; Thomas J. Hatfield, Nov. 27. Girard No. 93.—George W. Crawford, Mar. 28; Jesse D. Slawson, June 9; Frederick Peterson, Sept. 27. Harmony No. 9Ji.—Ehos Sperry, Mar. 3; Claude V. Gray, Mar. 11; John W. Carpenter, Nov. 13; Hugh C. Poison, Nov. 29. Constellation No. '95.—Walter P. Clark, June 17; George A. Parsons, Sept. 5; John SutclifT, Sept. 16. Patmos No. 97.—Silas H. Clarey, Oct. 18; Orfa J. Smith, Nov. 7. Benevolent No. 98.—Wm. H. Schrock, Jan. 27; Charles H. Tlnkham, Feb. 9; Edwin B. Hazlett, June 17; Perly B. Ross, Sept. 30; Jeremiah B. Livingston, Aug. 16. Wichita No. 99.—O. Jack Reeves, Jan. 7; John G. Rade, Mar. 25; Harry L. McBroom, Apr. 30; Carlton A. Gates, May 19; George H. Putnam, June 15; George B. Harris, July 9; James W. Kirkwood, Oct. 29; Oscar F. Taylor, Nov. 1; Wra. M. Snyder, May 8; Albert E. Johnson, Oct. 27; Abram B. Wright, Dec. 5. Prudence No. 100.—Samuel P. Salesbury, Aug. 14. . Euclid No. 101.—Austin M. Sanderson, Nov. 13. Keystone No. lOZ.—Charles P. Lattin, Jan. 15; George W. Penn, July 19; James O. Grimes, Nov. 3; Charles B. Riggs, Nov. 6. Cedar No. 103.—Edward P. Gray, Mar. 23; George C. Scott Sept. 15; James M. Watkins, Apr. 14. Frontier No. lOli.—Frank R. Zugg, Dec. 2. Fidelity No. iOfi.^David B. Fuller, May 17; David Badger, June 2. Fortitude No. 107.—Edward P. Allen, Nov. 27; Alonzo L. Child, Nov. 28; Henry M. Waters, Feb. 22; Lyman U. Humphrey, Sept. 12; James W. Morrison, Aug. 15; Adolphus O. Stlch, Oct. 8; John A. Cramer, Dec. 12; Marshall B. Keller, Dec. 15. Memphis No. 108.—Wm. H. Wilson, Jan. 7. Americus No. 109.—Cyrus Wolfram, . Winfield No. 110.—Moses Hahn, Feb. 14; John H. Reed, Feb. 26; Edward F . Nelson, Apr. 29; James H. Lane, Oct. 26; George H. Buckman, Oct. 30; Wm. J. Knight, Dec. 25; Theodore F. Axtell, Dec. 29. Hesperian No. 111.—Wm. R. Tinker, Mar. 4; Patrick King, Aug. 14. Blue Valley No. J12.—J. W. Denton. May 19. St. John's No. 113.—Hugh Alexander, May 30; John Soderholm, Feb. 23.
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Advance No. lilt.—Charles F. Brunn, Dec. 1. Parsons No. 117.—Andrew Sourbeer, Feb. 18; Monroe Masters, Mar. 14; Richard M. Hart, Apr. 23; George H. Workman, Aug. 23; Lafayette Downs, Aug. 30; Joseph B. Lonberger, Oct. 7. Alloona No. 118.—Joshua Cranor, Feb. 12; Hiram A. Brundidge, Aug. 22. Cherokee No. 119.—Jacob D. Durflinger, Sept 22. Halcyon No. ISO.—Wm. K. Palmer, Apr. 25; Jule T. Morse. Nov. 16. Woodson No. 121.—Edward M. Jones, Jan. 28; Frank W. Carroll, Oct. 24; Alexander Baker, Dec. 30. Clifton No. 122.—James Sayer, Aug. 6. Liberty No. 123.—Howard L. Hopkins, Dec. 27. Cawker City No. 125.—Lewis S. Tucker, Aug. 22. Munden No. J 2 S . ^ F r a n k L. Crain, Jan. 7; Royal Tyler, Sept. 19. Belleville No. 129.—Edwin Blanchard, May 8; Wm. R. Wilbert, Dec. 31. Equity No. 131.—George W. Smith, Feb. 18. Carson No. 132.—Roswell S. Thornsburg, Feb. 14. Crescent No. 133.-—John Corlett, Mar. 27; Cyrus M. Scott, Sr., Oct. 8; Herman Godehard, Nov. 10; Samuel M. Blevins, Dec. 14. Clay Center No. ISIf.—John Leipersberger, Nov. 4; George F. Bauer, Aug. -—. Lenexa No. 135.—Wm. P. Haskin, Nov. 23. Vesper No. 130.—Clem E. Blair, July 15; Daniel Stough, July 28; James L. Wooley, Sept. 17. Cherryvale No, 137.—Byron S. Ritter, July 24; George W. Cahill, Sept. 9; Lawson Lenehan, Oct. 9. Sedgwick No. 139.—Andrew S. Thomas, Apr. 24; Thomas D. Corkill, June 20; Samuel R. Armour, Nov. 14. Reno No. HO.—Robert T. Cassidy, Jan. 11; John T. Dimkin, Mar. 19; John B. Rishel, Sept. 10; Otto H. Foeltzer, Oct. 31. Signal No. HI.—Albert C. Brown, Apr. 4; Theo. L. Marshall. Apr. 14; David Clemmer, June 27. Newton No. HZ.—Edwin Sikes, Mar. 2; Hiram Nickerson, Mar. 9; Martin Covert, Apr. 9; John B. McCuish, June 28; Thomas R. Smith, Aug. 24; Walter E. Moyer, Nov. 18; Allison P. Klinger, Nov. 12; Robert J. Woulfe, Nov. 27; John Frank Bynon, Dec. 28; Mahlon Ward, Dec. 31.
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Minneapolis No. 11,3.—Bighland R. Goulden, Sept. 2. Gilcad No. 7.4^.—Myoii A. Ehia. May 25; David A. Bowen, Nov. Ml. Vernon No. Ho.—Fletcher M. Spain, Oct. 20. Ellsworth No. 11,6.—Edgar L. Lafferty, Mar. 21; Adolph Zessler, Sept. 25; James H. Hand, Nov. 20. Center No. 11,7.—Richard Williams, Apr. 18; Owen C. Lovelace Apr. 19. Wa-Kceney No. US.—John G. Marcy. Mar. 23; Ray N. Gleason, Apr. —; John A. Nelson, Nov. 11. Wellington No. 150.—James "W. Rennick, June 16; Calvin D. Clevengor, July 14. Douglass No. 151.—Charles E. Bailey May 7. Lebo N'o. 152.—Frank E. Burns. Feb. 26. Lincoln No. 151,.—John S. Strange, Jan. 15. Dexter No. 156.—Samuel H. Wells, May 24; J. B. Daniel, Nov. 27, Active No. 15S.—James W. George, Mar. 3; Wm. H. Thayer, July 13. Saqui No. i60.—Edward B. Garrigues, July 6; Emanuel Smith, Sept. 19; John Van Grundy, Nov. 21. Alma No. /fij.—Stephen H. Fairchild, Sept. 29. Sabetha No. 162.—Richard Henry Stiebler, Dec. 6. Atwood No. 161,.—Daniel P. Stone, Mar. 14. Lamed No. 167.—Wm. Cooley, July 8; Wm. H. Shapley, July 12; Wm E. Carver, Aug. 10; John W. Russell, Sept. 19: Garson Krouch Dec. 18; Harry W. Dusinberre, July 12: Ernest W. Smith, Feb. 17. Blue Rapids No. J69.—Edward T. Durant, Apr. 17. Fraternal No. 170.—Edward H. Billings, Feb. 1. Sterling No. 171.—David R. Dill, Jan. 21; Frederick C. Wingett Jan. 29; James H. Smith, Feb. 21; Walter W. Hanks, May 25; James A. Stairs, June 9; Wm. Pearson, Sept. 12; Frank N. Masemore, Dec. 19. McPherson No. 172.—Leon Dallas McMurray, May 21; John W, Creager, June 2; John S. Graves, July 9; Fred W. Barber. July 30; Samuel G. Mead, Oct. 2; John B. Alexander, Nov. 5. Belle Plains No. 173.—James M. Taylor, Nov. 29. Western Star No. 274.—Henry Williams, Apr. 6; Elmer E. Dugan, Kirwin No. 175.—Carlton S. Ingersoll, Feb. 4.
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Prairie Queen No. 176.—Danford Lake, Dec. 21. Russell No. 177.—Anson P . Stephens, Dec. 20. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Phineas S. Carter, Jan. 30. Bennington No. ISO.—J. Benson Brown, Jan. 20; Jason P. Crow, May 20. Burrton No. 182.—Ben F. Griggy, June 24. Gaylord No. 183.—Warren F. Hammond. July 20; David A. Reed. Sept. 9. Phillipsburg No. 18Jf.—Edward A. Page, Aug. 25; James B. Morse, Dec. 30. Mountain Slope No. 186.—Charles Clark, July 13; Jonas R. Conquest, Jan. 27. Pittsburg No. 187.—Charles P. White, Mar. 25; Henry Wilson, Mar. 30; Louis W. Ash, Apr. 20; Perry A. Morison. May 10; John R. Lindburg, July 10; Edward F. Simmons, July 22; Wm. E. Bryant, Sept. 10; Lewis Kumm, Oct. 13; Z. D. Bonner, Nov. 12; John N. Hodges, Nov. 30; John A. . Tucker, Dec. 27. Onaga No. 188.—Francis C. Honsted, Jan. 30. Henri No. 190.—John B. Griffith, Apr. 6; Richard Miller, Nov. 4. Walnut Valley No. 191.—B. D. Holbrook, May 24. Hartford No. 193.—James P. Chumley, June 28; Valentine Baysinger, Oct. 5. Galena No. 19lt.—Wm. B. Stone. Apr. 19; Gabriel M. Shole, June 20; William B. Hilliard, July 14; Wm. Pinson, Aug. 14; Oliver Miller, Oct. 13; Benson J. Grant, Nov. 19; Wesley t . Hatfield, Sept 21. Hays No. 195.—Hugo B. Kohl, Aug. 14. Madison No. 196.—Francis H. Long, Aug. 26. Anlhony No. ZOO.—Benjamin F. Smith. Jan. 26; Benjamin H. Stedman. Apr. 2. Delphos No. ZOZ.—Porter C. Hull, Dec. 7; Paul Buey, Dec. 19. Sumner No. 203.—George L. Shaner, Apr. 24; James N. Campbell, Dec. 25. Eminence No. 205.—John Y. Waugh, Apr. 30; Edmund L. Shumate, Sept. 23. Friendship No. 208.—G. R. Jones. Jan. 21; Herbert N. Smith, May 17. Brookville No. 209.—Nels P. Johnson, Feb. 2; Bailey D. Swearingen, Nov. 29.
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Olive Branch No. 212.—Wm. H. Savage, Jan. 19; Melvie Heflln. Feb. 19. Twin Grove No. 213.—Burns B. Finch, June 19. Ellinwood No. 217.—-Wm. Wlsner, Dec. 25; Obediah Seward July 4. Landmark No. 218.—J. F. Battorft, July 14; C. P. Oakleaf, Nov. l ; George Lutz, , 1915. Lewis No. 220.—Andrew R. Cross, Aug. 27. Lebanon No. 221.—John Larson. Apr. 22. Si. Bernard No. 222.—-Robert M. Wright, Jan. 4; David Bedell, Sept. 16. Siloam No. 225.—Edward R. Bartlett, Jan. 24; Everett B. Akers. Feb. 7; John Hervey, Dec. 14. Dirigo No. 226.—Arthur S. Harvey, Nov. 26.Salem No. 22S.—E. J. Toplefl, Sept. 6. Ninnescah No. 230.—Charles Terbush, May 12; Lawrence Walter, Sept. 3; Willis >5. Maynard, Sept. 14; Brooks Hardy, Oct. 25; Preston B. Gillette, Oct. 27: Joseph M. McKamey, Dec. 2. Long Island No. 231.—-Joseph S. Kelton, Jan. 28; Benjamin F. Denel, June 12. Greenleaf No. 232.—John Durham, June 18. Clinton No. 233.—Benjamin Ferguson, Nov. 2; James B. Halloway, Nov. 30. Axtell No. 234.—John H. Trout, Dec. 9. Meriden No. 236.—George W. Grubbs, Sept. 4, Temple No. 237.—Millard F. Kyger, May 3. Mount Hope No. 238.—Henry Boyer, Dec. 24. Urbana No. 239.—Samuel R. Chesman, June 21. Millonvale No. 21)2.—John K. Schoonmaker, , 1915. Peace No. 243.—Mathew Carter, Mar. 20. Marmaton No. 245.—Henry W. Lambeth, Dec. 13. Canopy No. 248.—George Marshall, Feb. 20. Whiting No. 250.—Charles E. Love, May 18; Stephen McCurdy, Dec. 18. Galva No. 251.—Beng Petterson, June 23. Stafford No. 252.—Charles G. Webb. Jan. 20; Eugene C. KitteU, May 20; John H. Wright, Nov. 11.
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Ionic No. 25Ji.—Fred Johnson, Feb. 16. Lyra No. 256.—Charles H. Phinney, July 17; Silas D. Vandrufl, Aug. 2. Westmoreland No. 257.—John C. Grinter. June 17; J. Warren Fulton, Aug. 16; Charles E. Morris, June 14. Medicine Valley No. 260.—Will Hendreckson, June 24. Attica No. 262.—George W. Denton, July 30. Logan No. 26i.—Asa Larrick, May 24; John W. Howard, Oct. 28; Victor B. Chrane, Dec. 19. Kilwinning No. 265.—Lewis C. Miller, Mar. 7. Mount Zion No^. 266.—Thomas E. Eckles, June 28. Bourbon No. S68.—Erastus Pool, May 20. Mistletoe No. 269.—John H. Flaherty, Apr. 6. Kaw No. 272.—John W. Richardson, Jan. 18; Wm. C. Bailey, June 6. Unity No.'27S.—Wm. Cooper, Dec. 31. Black Diamond No. 27Jt.—Charles S. Bowman, Feb. 5. Wet>b NO. 275.—John H. Randolph, Jan. 30; John Braden, Feb. 9; Frank I. Bennett, May —; John B. Keith, June 14; Theodore C. Baxter, Dec. 21. Ashland No. 277.—Ben D. Lillard, June 10; Cale W. Carson, Aug. 17. Cosmos No. 278.—Winfred R. Smith, Mar. 11. Millbrook No. 281.—Sidney P. Langley, Mar. 15. Cyrus No. 288.—John Horning, Sept. 2,5. Emerald No. 289.—John T. Carter, Nov. 27. Paradise No. 290.—Mike Keen, July 6; Edward W. Beddlngton. ' i l l " 1*^
Glasco No. 292.—Talbot J. Bullock, June 18. Comanche No. 295.—John Jansen, Aug. —. Highland No. 296.—Francis M. Coflel, Apr. 6. Apollo No.. 297.—Waldo R. Goodenough, Apr. 19; Harry C. Erb, July b. Samaria No. 298.—Joseph Tampier, Feb. 21. Albert Pike No. 303.—Wm. M. Paugh, Jan. 26; George W. Bergman, Mar. .H; Charles L. Way. Mar. 14; Win. W. Chatlen, May 1; Oliver M. Pittenger, Dec. 19; David B. Duukiu, Dec. 25.
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Randall No. SOi.—Thomas B. Hart, Jan. 19; Kelly G. McCoUough. July 16; Donald Paul. Aug. 4. St. Thomas No. 306.—John D. Graham. Dec. 29. Atden No. 308.—George W. Fair, Dec. 6. Syracuse No. 309.—Charles E. Hoffman, Oct. 13. Hancock No. 311.—James J. Cronln, Sept. 3; Ely Logan, May 12; Herman C. Schumm, Sept. 6. Virginia No. 315.—Madison Bowman, Jan. 28: AUen W. Tweedy. Dec. 3. Coolidge No. 316.—Frank N. Crittenden, June 22. Norwich No. 319.—Matt V. Bennett, Dec. 10. Goodland No. 321.—James McNeal, May 26; Ira R. Tackwell, Dec. 16; Wm. S. Agnew, Sept. 2. Ben Hur No. 322.—Charles T. Baker, Jan. 8; Daniel W. Puller, Mar. 2; John K. Wolf, June 14. Oneida No. 3Z3.—Giles C. Sanford, Mar. 15. Caney No. 324.—Bertrand S. Ayers, Oct. 7; Jacob A. Pierce, Mar. 29. Norton No. 326.—Charles W. Williams, Apr. 15; Wm. A. Kunyan, Nov. 25; Lafayette B. Grant, Dec. 26. Noyt No. 327.—John W. Flesher, July 16. Gypsum City No. 3Z8.—-Wm. Jones, June 28. Arcadia No. 329.—James Grimsley, Dec. 20. LaCrosse No. 330.—Hugh Holt, pet. 22. Bosedale No. 333.—Thomas S. Evans, Dec. 4. Oak Hill No. 33i.—Matthew H. Panton, Jan. 8; Charles W. Class, July 23. Allen No. 335.—Wm. J. Hameker, Mar. 22; Wesley Davidson, June 28. Kincaid No. 338.—Annanias Babcock. Jan. 17; John B. Ferguson, Apr. 11; John W. Benjamin, June 27. Maple City No. 3liZ.—Lewis P. Barnett, Feb. 18. Edna No. 3^5.—Stephen H. Conard, Nov. 6; George E. Trobber, Sept. IS; Valentine C Wallingford, Sept. 24. Spivey No. 3^7.—Harry J. Paswater, Nov. 22. Scammon No. 351.—James Ewart, May 27. Marquette No. 353.—Thomas B. Soldan, Dec. 26.
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Turon No. 358.—George W. Jones, Sept. 5. Sjjlvan Grove No. 359.—"Wm. B. Simmons, Nov. 30; Sidney B. Lawson, Nov. 30. Geneseo No. 361.—Samuel H. Seaman, Dec. 13. Cuba No. 362.—Charles A. Campbell, Sr., Jan. 17; Joseph A. Kohout, Nov. 20. Powhattan No. 363.—Wm. D. Rife, Oct. 12. Valley Center No. 36Ji.—Wm. H. Manary, Apr. 5; Isaac D. H. Booth, Aug. 23. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Franli C. Bohrbach, Jan. 22. Mackscille No. 371.—Sebastian Crane, Feb. 20; George Phillips, July 6; Benjamin F. Guizlo, Nov. 12. Morrill No. 373.—Merchant W, Willard, Jime 11. Buffalo No. 379.—Wm. Thomas Blair, May 20. Protection No. 3Sli.—George S. Thomae, June 5. Piper No. 385.—Donald M. Stotler, Feb. 21. Staffordville No. 395.—George H. Austin, Dec. 13. Wakefield No. 396.—Emil F. Schwab, Sept. 25. Lindsborg No. 397.—Gustavus E. Berggulst, July 12; E. T. W. Peterson, July 30. Hepler No. 398.—Lon H. Pape, Oct. 4. Wakarusa No. iOi.—Wm. Vawter, Sept. 16. Benedict No. 1,03.—Boy E. Patty, July 6. Climax No. ill.—Hardy Carrithers, Aug. 13.
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Sol^n 2ieU S m a n t p r e , PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. D I E D O c t o b e r 6, 1915.
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PAST GRAND MASTER OF NORTH DAKOTA. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 23, 1915.
Ct^arl^d A . Sfarria, PAST GRAND TREASURER OF NORTH DAKOTA. D I E D O c t o b e r 22, 1915.
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GRAND SECRETARY OF WYOMING. D I E D M a r c h 8, 1915.
PROCEEDINGS ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS M.-.W-.-GBAND L O D G E OP A. F. & A. M. OF KA^^SAS.
TOPBKA, KANSAS, February 15, 1916. The twelfth annual meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M /. W.". Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, was held in the Egyptian Room of the Scottish Rite Temple at 6:3'0 o'clock P. M., of this date with the following members present: Grand M. .W. .MATTHEW M . MILLER Grand M. .W. .JAMES H . MCCALL Grand M. .w. .MAURICE L . STONE Grand M. .w. .PERRY M . HOISINGTON Grand M. .w. .BESTOR G . BROWN Grand M. .w. .THOMAS G . FITCH Grand M. .w. .HENRY F . MASON Grand M. .w. .MARION K . BRUNDAGE Grand M. .w. .ALEX. A. SHARP M. .w. . W M . EASTON HUTCHISON....Grand Grand M. .w. .ELRICK C . COLE Grand M. .w. .CHARLES H . CHANDLER Grand â&#x20AC;¢TO .WILLIAM L . BURDICK
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M.-.W.-. WILLIAM F . KUHN, Past Grand Master of Missouri, was present and graced the occasion as a guest of honor. Cordial invitations had been extended to seventeen Past Grand Masters of our sister Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri to be present with us but none but Bro. KUHN found it possible, or convenient, to attend.
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February,
M.-.W.-.BESTOR G . BROWN, presiding as Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge in accordance with an ancient English custom which had been somewhat modified to better fit the place and conditions and used by the brethren in Philadelphia in the days of our Country's history immediately succeeding the death of GEORGE WASHINGTON. A manuscript of the ritual used was obtained in Philadelphia some years ago by a distinguished Kansas frater and passed into the possession of M/. W/. Bro. BROWN and its adoption on this occasion was both interesting and fitting. Upon motion, M.-. W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK, Grand Master of the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, was unanimously elected to membership and the attributes of the Association were impressively conferred upon him by the Venerable President. A feeling reference was made to those members who were unable to be with us, especially to M.". W.'. Bros. J. JAY BUCK, who is in very feeble health; EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, whose wife had just the day before been laid to rest, and WILLIAM M . SHAVER, who was confined to his bed by sickness; and the Secretary was requested to extend to each absent one the greetings and kindly words of affection and sympathy from all present. The Secretary has performed this duty. Following the social pleasures around the Symbolic table generously provided for the wants of the inner man by the efficient steward, M.-.W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER, M.-. W.". WILLIAM F . KUHN, in his usual gracious and pleasing manner, responded to the call and gave us a very interesting and instructive talk relative to the purposes and usefulness of the Past Grand Masters' Association and its possible influence in preserving the traditions and history of the Craft. Many subjects of masonic import were then discussed and carefully considered and matters of immediate and historic concern intelligently reviewed with the idea of maintaining a consistent masonic policy in the literature of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction.
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The Venerable President announced that under the constitution M.-.W/. THOMAS G . FITCH automatically succeeded to the office of Venerable President and M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK became Steward for the ensuing year. On motion, M.-.W.-.MARION K . BRUNDAGB was chosen Worthy Secretary for the ensuing year. The Table Lodge was formally closed until the regular annual meeting in February, 1917, unlesssooner convened by the President. >#^<a>o.^*a/v
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DAVID BLIN FULLER Grand Master February, 1892.3. . Born at Albion, Maine, January 18, 1853, and passed from earthly labor at his home in Eureka, Kansas, May 17,1915.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. BY MATTHEW M. MILLER, P / . G.-. M.-., COMMITTEE.
To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of Kansas: We herewith submit our fourteenth review of the Proceedings and Correspondence Reports received up to date of the Masonic Grand Lodges of the world in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The volumes received and reviewed are the following, to wit: Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada, Ontario Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia England Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Ireland Kentucky Louisiana Maine Manitoba Maryland
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Massachusetts Mexico Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Island .1914,
Idaho and New Zealand not received in time for tliis report.
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ALABAMA —1914. Lodges, 550; members, 27,548; net gain, 1,151. Montgomery, December 2, '1914-. M/. W/. HENRY CLANTON MILLER, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) As the Grand Master traces to the Virginia family (German line), we feel inclined, after reading his sketch and characteristics, to claim kinship. In his address, deploring the "most terrible warfare in the history of the world," he asks: " I s it expressing too high an opinion of our fraternity to say that I attribute, in a large degree, the peace of our nation to the influence of our ancient and honored Institution in its doctrine of the Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Man?" We note that twenty-eight lodges failed to report on vote on a constitutional amendment submitted, and were summoned to appear at next Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. "Soc it iuum!" Three lodges were suspended. On report of chairman of Correspondence Committee, N . L. MEWHINNEY, action was deferred in matter of recognition of the New Grand Lodge of France. The Report on Correspondence, by Bro. MEWHINNEY, covers 171 pages, and treats topically the various matters considered by the cor-, respondents of the other Grand Bodies, with the comments of the Alabama correspondent. Under the topic, "France," two pages are excerpted from the conclusion of the Kansas Correspondence Report for 1914. Under the topic, "Switzerland," we find this: "The following is from the pen of Bro. W. W. CLARKE, correspondent Kentucky, reviewing Kansas;" and then follows a couple of pages of something that would have been very much better written if Bro. CLARKE'S pen had been used—by him. We absolve you, Bro. CL.4RKE. Under Massachusetts, discussing the California " M C G R E W case," the Alabama correspondent says: " T h e question naturally arises,
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What action will the Supreme Council A. A. S. R. take? The honor, K. C. C. H., is only bestowed on Masons of extraordinary standing in the fraternity." Bro. M. then discusses the question of limitation of Grand Jurisdiction, as if that were involved in the above case. The M C G R E W case was that of one masonically dead by reason of expulsion. The only way to make that K. C. C. H. an honor, is first to have a resurrection of the dead. That has been tried three times, twice in Massachusetts, and once in California, and failed each time. From Grand Master COLE'S address he takes what is said about the Masonic Home and hospital cases, and thinks Hot Springs, Arkansas, suggests a "way out." Over two pages of Chancellor STRONG'S Kansas oration are made part of Bro. M.'s report; the comment of the Jurisprudence Committee on the "bodies" resolution is taken. On the whole we cannot say we are favorably impressed with t h e topical-scissors method of preparing a Report on Correspondence. There is much less labor for the compiler of printed copies than in the preparation of written original copy, but we still believe in the verity and wisdom of the old copy-book lesson: "There is no excellence without great labor." M.'.W.'. HENRY CLANTON MILLER, Grand Master, Birmingham. R.-. W.-. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. NATHANIEL L . MEWHINNBY, Grand Correspondent, Birmingham.
Next Annual, Birmingham, December 1, 1915.
ALBERTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges 71; members, 6,672; net gain, 633. Red Deer, May 26, 1915. M.-.W.'. J. A. JACKSON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) After the opening, the National Anthem was sung, and then a resolution of fealty to King and the Empire was passed "unanimously amidst hearty cheers." In his address, the Grand Master referring to the war, says: It is too early to attempt to say what will be the effects of the war; yet I think I can truthfully say that our Empire has been cemented together as never before. Individualism, pride, strife, petty ambitions and the money-god will not regain the places formerly held by them in the minds of the people. Unity, humility, charity, benevolence and brotherhood will take their places.
The Committee on Foreign Relations and Correspondence recognized the National Grand Lodge of France and its Colonies. It declined to recognize Mexico for alleged reasons which indicates that the committee has not carefully read the Proceedings of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico; or at the least has failed to comprehend them. The review of the Proceedings of Kansas consists of copious excerpts from the address of Grand Master COLE, and that of Grand
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February,
Orator Chancellor FRANK STRONG, of the University of Kansas, showing commendable taste in selection. M.-. W.-. S. Y. TAYLOR, Grand Master, Calgary. M.'. W.'. GEORGE MACDONALD, Grand Secretary, Calgary. Next Annual, Banff, May 24, 1916.
ARIZONA-1915. Lodges, 24; members, 2,564; net gain, 239. Prescott, February 11, 1915.
M.'. W.-. CHARLES MILLER SMITH,
'Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) There are a number of Special Communications which precede the Annual, devoted to the laying of corner-stones. One at Tucson, for that of Grace Episcopal Church, contains a very excellent discourse upon " T h e Awakening of the Soul of the Nation," which the orator, W.'. Bro. ANDREW E . DOUGLASS, found that the cathedrals signified. He paid a high tribute to " t h e church with its cathedrals as the keeper of the Soul of the Nation," " t h e organization to keep before the people the highest ideals developed by man." M.-. W.'. Bro. MORRIS GOLDWATER was Grand Orator at
the
laying of the corner-stone of the Prescott High School, a memorable occasion, and an address was made by him worthy of the occasion. He cited memorable corner-stone layings in the United States. He said of Masonry: " I t is an Order that has always opposed ignorance and vice, and that has endeavored to spread light and knowledge. Free Masonry is Education." The Committee on Correspondence recommended that further time be taken for consideration of the application for recognition of the Independent French Grand Lodge. Adopted. An official receipt and identification card system was adopted. The Past Grand Masters' Association of Arizona held its annual meeting February 8,1915. The name of FRANCIS ASBURY SHAW (1887) heads the list, but has a star attached with this reference: "Died April 10,1915." The address of president RICKMER N . FREDERICKS gives an obituary record of Past Grand Master WARREN LARUE THOMAS of Kentucky, an honorary member, who died at Tucson, Arizona, November 23, 1914, having nearly attained the allotted span of three score and ten years. The brethren gave evidence of their adherence to the sentiment, " T h e Banquet's the Thing," at the "Yavapai Club" in Prescott. No Correspondence Report. M.'. W.'. GEORGE ALEXANDER BRIDGE, Grand Master, Bisbee.
R.-. W.-. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, Grand Secretary, Tucson. M.\ W.-. HARRY A. DRACHMAN, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Tucson, February 8, 1916.
(No record.)
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—ARKANSAS.
ARKANSAS —1914. Lodges, 553; members, 23,026; net gain, 866. Little Rock, November 17, 1914.
M.-. W.". DAVID I.
MILLS,
Grand Master. Frontispiece is portrait of Grand Master-elect, M.'. W.'. C. E: ROSENBAUM.
Grand Master MILLS has had a most strenuous time as the result of the edict passed at the November, 1913, Communication of Grand Lodge, which declared it to be a masonic offense to circulate or sign a petition for a liquor license. SHAY'S rebellion over excise laws in the early days of the Republic appeared to be an insignificant affair compared to his measure of trouble; but he took the bull by the horns, had the usual tussle, b u t finally reported,that the edict had been successfully enforced, and that all was "quiet on the Potomac"—or the White River, as the case may be. We note that the Committee on Masonic Law and Usage recommended the adoption of an edict enforcing stringent regulations against any connection on the part of Masons with the liquor traffic, which was adopted by Grand Lodge. The poet was also a prophet: " I t is useless at the fountain to be winkful of the eye, For the coclctail glass is dusty, and the South is going d r y . "
Amen! Poet Laureate HEMPSTEAD has a poem on Armageddon. By the time those now engaged in the European troubles have all taken their allowance of lyddite, bombs, Greek fire and torpedoes, the rest of the world will be ready for membership in our Quaker congregation. This country got its full allowance fifty years ago (we write this April 9th) and we have an abiding sense that there is nothing more coming to us. We are always ready to quote ULYSSES, " L e t us have peace." Still, there might be circumstances. We note that Grand Lodge has taken proper steps to mark and identify the graves where lie buried the remains of several of their Past Grand Masters.
M.'. W.-. Bro. GEORGE THORNBURGH has per-
formed a notable service in calling the neglect to the attention of Grand Lodge. There is no Report on Correspondence. M.'.W.-. CHARLES E . ROSENBAUM, Grand Master, Little Rock. R.-. W.-. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretary, Little Rock. GEORGE T . BLACK, Grand Correspondent, Salem.
Next Annual, Little Rock, November 16, 1915.
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COLUMBIA.
February.
BRITISH COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 74; members, 7,678; net gain, 339. Victoria, June 17, .1915. M.'. W.'. JAMES STARK, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Portraits of Past Grand Masters HARRY H . WATSON (1900), and . F . McB. YOUNG (1901), also appear in the volume. The Grand Master delivered an earnest, thoughtful, and well considered address. Like all addresses of like character it unmistakably reveals the burden and sorrow of the war. He concludes by "stating that notwithstanding the turmoil, stress and strain of these terrible times our beloved Institution survives and prospers." The record contains an eulogy on the life of M.". W.'. Bro. ISAAC W. POWELL, the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia (1871), which was prepared for the occasion by M.'. W.'. Bro. E. B. P A U L : Shortly before his death he celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his marriage with the gracious lady to whose comfort and support through that long period he owed so much. Our brother was so delighted with the letters of congratulation he received on that occasion that we may thank GOD that he and Mrs. POWELL were spared for that crowning felicity. After an active and honored life for seventy-eight years full of estimable service to liis Dominion and Province as a citizen, and full of high and noble service to the Craft, ho passed away loved and regretted by all who knew him. The record shows that in the latter years of his life he had lost the power of sight, but " t h e same high, almost boyish spirit that characterized him before he lost his sight continued after he was plunged in darkness."
An applicant rejected in British Columbia became an initiate after a few months' residence in Scotland and England, causing his neighbors in Fernie, B. C , to petition Grand Lodge for some method of correcting the evil. On report of Jurisprudence Committee, Grand Lodge "placed itself on record as disapproving of sister jurisdictions accepting petitions already rejected by this Grand Lodge, until the time limit as specified in our Constitution has expired." By action, the matter is to be taken up by correspondence with the several Grand Lodges referred to in the petition. Grand Lodge instructed Grand Secretary to send a letter of sympathy to the widow of the late R.'. W.'. Bro. R. F. GOULD. We note a memorial page to the late M.". W.'. Bro. LACEY R . JOHNSON, Grand Master 1895, and one also to R.-. W.". Bro. ROBERT
FREKE GOULD, Past Grand- Warden, died March 26, 1915. Kansas for 1914 is briefly reviewed, and an epitome given of its work. Bro. DEWOLF-SMITH'S report still gives indications of conspicuous inexactitude. M.-. W.-. W M . C. DITMARS, Grand Master, Vancouver. R.-. W.-. W. A. D. SMITH, Grand Secretary, New Westminster. Next Annual, Vancouver, June 22, 1916.
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CORRESPONDENCE—CALIFORNIA.
CALIFORNIA —1914. Lodges, 50,257; m e m b e r s , 53,179; n e t gain, 2,922. San F r a n c i s c o , October 13, 1914.
M.-. W.'. J O H N D . M U R P H E Y ,
G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) The address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r contains a v e r y sane a n d sensible consideration of t h e u n w i s d o m of requiring t h a t — Applicants for the degrees must be able literally to conform to our work," by which " m e n who are extremely desirous of becoming Masons, men who are eminently qualified mentally and morally, and yet who suffer from some physical imperfection, generally slight, that disqualifies them under our laws. In every instance these men were enthusiastically endorsed by the Masons in the localities in which they live." Men descendants of ancestors for many generations zealous Masons. I feel that this great fraternity would be talcing a long step in the right direction if the requirement as to physical qualification were eliminated from our laws, and the whole matter left to the wise discretion of the local lodges, or at least that the law be amended so as to require only substantial physical conformity, leaving a very large discretion in the subordinate lodge to determine what shall constitute "substantial" conformity. In other words, where the local lodge shall favorably pass upon the physical sufficiency of a candidate, t at finding should be practically finally determinative of the issue. This r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a s referred t o t h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e , which reported an a m e n d m e n t t o t h e Constitution b y striking o u t in Section 94, after t h e words " a b l e t o conform," t h e word "literally,'.' a n d b y inserting in lieu thereof t h e word " s u b s t a n t i a l l y . " G r a n d Lodge adopted 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 u n a n i m o u s l y . T h e result leaves t h e m a t t e r " p r a c t i c a l l y in t h e h a n d s of t h e local l o d g e s , " where it properly belongs. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r noted t h e death of t w o of California's m o s t lovable M a s o n s , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J A M E S A. P O S H A Y , " h o n e s t , fearless, a b l e , " a n d E D W I N A. SHERMAN, for whom G r a n d L o d g e held memorial exercises, in which eulogies were pronounced for each; t h a t on B r o . S H E R M A N b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W M . P . F I L M E R , giving a n interesting record of a notable character. H e belonged t o t h e family t h a t n u m b e r e d W M . T . a n d J O H N S H E R M A N a m o n g its m e m b e r s ; a soldier u n d e r SCOTT a n d T A Y L O R ; wounded a t Vera C r u z ; a pioneer Californian; for n e a r l y sixty years an active a n d d e v o t e d masonic worker a n d writer. H e was a rugged unflinching a d v o c a t e of views a b o u t which m a n y M a s o n s are m e a l y - m o u t h e d , b u t which sooner or l a t e r all those w h o believe in entire separation of c h u r c h a n d s t a t e will h a v e t o consider, be r e a d y t o advocate a n d p r e p a r e d t o s u p p o r t . M . \ W.'. J O H N H . SCOTT, t h e senior P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r of Illinois, was cordially received a n d welcomed, a n d m a d e an a p p r e c i a t i v e a c k n o w l e d g m e n t of his reception. B y action of G r a n d Lodge t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of Illinois was advised of t h e visit of his distinguished predecessor, a n d t h e pleasure of G r a n d L o d g e a t t h e visit. T h e I n d e p e n d e n t N a t i o n a l G r a n d Lodge of F r a n c e w a s recognized.
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The Grand Orator, W M . H . WASTE, began as follows: " T o dignify my remarks upon this occasion as an 'oration' is to do violence to the English language." He then delivered a fine address, weaving in the "Story of the Other Wise Man," by VAN DYKE, which cannot be repeated too often. <^, The retiring Grand Master was presented with a solid silver service. The Correspondence Report, by Past Grand Master EDWARD H . HART, covers 165 pages, and begins with a general statistical table showing the masonic population of the world on 1914 figures to be 1,725,424, with a net gain of 110,283. The net gain is 35,663 larger than it would have been if Oklahoma and Victoria figures on total membership had been kept out of the gain column. "Trouble, trouble, toil and trouble." We find this about the G. H. G. M C G R E W case: "If a fraud was committed on Massachusetts in the restoration to masonic standing of the individual in question, an even greater fraud was committed upon the Masons of California." Here is where ultra vires gets in her work. California did not have the power to restore Mr. M C G R E W â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was masonically dead; and Massachusetts refused to restore him to life. Mr. MCGREW is still dead. Like his namesake referred to by the obituary poet: " T h e death angel smote ALEXANDER M C G R E W . And gave him protracted repose," etc.
California has a brave duty to perform that may require heroic treatment.' Kansas for 1914 is briefly reviewed, the references in Grand Master COLE'S address to the Masonic Home and the conclusion of the address being excerpted. We note this reference to ROBERT FREKB GOULD, since dead:
" H e is certainly a distinguished Mason and is entitled to honor as such." That was the Kansas view when she honored him. The "superior order" of the Kansas Correspondence Report and the "courteous consideration" given to California are noted. We have arrived at Massachusetts and there we find a clear, explicit statement from M.\ W.". Bro. HART, from which we learn that he was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California at the time the "hokus pokus" game was played by which a California lodge without an accompanying dimit attempted to elect a former member of a Massachusetts masonic lodge who had been expelled by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, to membership in such lodge. Grand Master HART was not consulted at the time Durant Lodge took its pretended action; and from his statement it is quite evident that no opinion was given by the Jurisprudence Committee upon which the action was based. M.'. W.". Bro. HART says: " I believe the position of Massachusetts is a sound one; that he ought to be put back where we found him in 1907, etc."
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We have an idea that the action of Durant Lodge was unconstitutional, null and void in itself and conferred no rights of membership, and should be declared so by affirmative action of the Grand Lodge of California. And if it he found that Durant Lodge was a party to any fraud in the matter that Grand Lodge "withdraw!' its charter. M.\ W.". BENJAMIN F . BLEDSOE, Grand Master, Los Angeles. R.-. W.'. JOHN WHICHER, Grand Secretary, San Francisco. M.-.W.-. EDWARD H . HART, Grand Correspondent, (residence not
given). Next Annual, San Francisco, October 12, 1915.
CANADA ( O n t a r i o ) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 9 1 5 . Lodges, 446; members, 58,983; net gain, 2,196. Hamilton, Ontario, July 21, 1915. M.-. W.-. Bro. W M . DAVID MCPHERSON, Grand Master.
"His Worship" the Mayor of Hamilton, delivered the customary address of welcome. From his address we make a brief excerpt. After paying a well deserved tribute to the contribution made by the Masons of Hamilton to the prosperity and progress of the city, he said: Away to the fields of France and Belgium they have gone, ten thousand Canadian Masons; some of them but a short time ago met you in this lodge room; most of them have but lately reached the age of manhood, and they have made a gloiious name for themselves. * * * Hundreds of these brave heroes will come back to us maimed for life, and I sincerely hope that the people of Canada will without delay take some definite steps toward providing suitable employment that their condition may permit them to engage in. in order that as long as their precious lives are spared they may be able to earn an honest living and may not be expected to live only on the pension that is allowed them; and I feel sure that wherever the Masons of Canada can assist in such an undertaking they will do their full duty.
Speaking in the interest of the ten thousand Masons, or the Masons of any of the warring nations, in the light of history and experience we think the brother's counsel is timely and good, and that it is not too early to begin now to make ample provision for the. maimed, helpless and dependent. Write "Lest we forget" on the tablets of memory, and remember that the obligations of duty toward those who are fighting your battles never again will be as strong to you as right now, while you realize that the men-who are facing the shells and shrapnel of the enemy are taking your place, or at the least, are standing in front of you facing the enemy. The Grand Master received a request from a lodge affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Quebec, that wished to be protected in the possession of an old charter issued in 1860 by the Grand Lodge of Canada, which they had retained, and which lodge desired to withdraw its affiliation with the Grand Lodge of Quebec and fall back on its original charter. He declined to accede to the request, saying he had no doubt
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CANADA.
February,
the intention when the Grand Lodge of Quebec was formed was that it should have exclusive jurisdiction within its own territorial area, that is, the Province of Quebec, and that all charters theretofore issued by any Grand Lodge should be surrendered and suspended by warrants from the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and consequently that the charter referred to as outstanding was in that position merely by oversight. He also instructed the Grand Secretary to request that the charter in question be returned to him for cancellation, and to inform the lodge that our Grand Lodge would recognize the exclusive authority of the Grand Lodge of Quebec in its own territorial area, and consequently could not take the action requested. The action of the Grand Master cannot be too highly commended. While he has acted strictly on the line of masonic honor and duty, he has acted on a plane that has not been reached by many to whom the same experience has seemed to furnish merely an opportunity for jurisdictional gain and aggrandizement. There are several other wise and judicious rulings on the part of the Grand Master. Under the topics, "Our Brethren at the Front;" "Belgian Relief Fund," "Greetings to our Brethren," " T h e Honor Roll," and "Our Duty to the Empire," the Grand Master furnishes an excellent epitome of the war situation, which he closes with a devout and reverent application of the Lord's Prayer. We regret that we cannot by liberal excerpts do better justice to the exceptionally splendid address of Grand Master W. D. MCPHERSON. We do not recall one more eloquently patriotic, and we can well understand the strong grip he had upon the loyal and patriotic emotions of his hearers so well voiced by Bro. FREED in the report upon the address, who concludes his reference on that topic thus: " A man whose grandfather fought at Waterloo, and whose own sons are now at the front, could not fail in patriotic fervor. Let us thank him for saying so forcibly and eloquently that which we have all felt." . . CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master A. T. FREED again in his own capable and efficient manner writes the Report on Correspondence. On the way down to Kansas we find much to entertain, but we cannot tarry. He notes in Kansas the presence of twelve Past Grand Masters; also W.-. Bro. JOHN C . KETCHESON, the Canada representative. If you ever miss the name of Representative KETCHESON from the Kansas roll, turn to the obituary list. Bro. K. acquired the habit of answering UNCLE SAM'S roll call fifty-five years ago, and he has been equally prompt in answering the masonic roll call ever since. The absence of Past Grand Master J. JAY BUCK, of Emporia, caused the Kansas correspondent to be credited with being the "senior Past Grand Master of the jurisdiction."
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—COLORADO.
13
Under New York, M:. W/. Bro. FREED takes a well-grounded exception to Grand Master FREIFIELD'S general statement, that the
participants in the European War " a r e all alike guilty," giving some most puissant reasons therefor. We might stretch our neutrality and give them, but our time is up; the printer wants to fill the Canada gap in our review. M.'. W.'. SYDNEY A. LUKE, Grand Master, Ottawa.
R.-. W.'. R. L. GuNN, Grand Secretary, Hamilton. M.-. W.". A. T. FREED, Grand Correspondent, Hamilton.
Next Annual, London, Ontario, July 19, 1916.
COLORADO —1915. Lodges, 131; members, 17,422; net gain, 664. Denver, September 21, 1915.
Grand Master.
M.-. W.-. CHARLES H . DUDLEY,
(Portrait frontispiece of Grand Master-elect ROBERT
M. SIMONS.)
Ten Special Communications of Grand Lodge were held during the year, one of which was for the constitution, consecration and dedication of Henry M. Teller Lodge No. 144; and one other for masonic burial of the remains of M.-. W.-. Bro. HARPER M . ORAHOOD, Past
Grand Master, who died September 15, 1914. The record contains a memorial issued by Grand Master DUDLEY
that leaves nothing to be said to add to its completeness, strength or beauty in presenting to the reader every outline necessary to present a full delineation of the character and sturdy manhood of HARPER M. ORAHOOD: As a soldier he was noted for his coolness and bravery; as a lawyer he ranked among the best, holding fast to the highest ethics of the profession. A character without a blemish; a heart that vibrated with tender sympathy for all the unfortunate of earth; a husband "who loved one only, and who clave to her;" a father true, compassionate and kind; a friend steadfast in adversity; a man upon whose fidelity, honor and rectitude one might always rely; such was our friend of nearly thirty-nine years.
We are compelled to garble the exquisite portrayal to fit the measure of our space, but enough is shown to demonstrate the fidelity of the artist who drew the outlines of the picture. The memorial adds the following: Draping his casket was a worn American flag that had been presented to him by the women of Colorado, when in the early years of his manhood he was fighting to preserve the Union, and it was his wish that it might cover him in death, and so It was fitting that at the conclusion of the masonic service " T a p s " were sounded by Bro. MILTON N . CAMPBELL, an old soldier, and comrade of the departed. As the soft, meUow notes thrilled upon the air and passed away, we somehow saw the well-known form standing at " Salut«," and felt an answer from the short beyond. "All is well."
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COBBESPONDENCE—CONNECTICUT.
February,
An excellent oration was delivered by Grand Orator CLARENCE M. KELLOGG. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-.
W.'. Bro.
LAWRENCE
N.
GBEENLEAF
writes the Report on Correspondence as usual. . I t comprises 152 pages of concise review and choice selection. Kansas for 1915 is carefully and judiciously considered. Grand Master CHANDLER'S "log book" is excerpted, as also what he says about "Masonic Guilds," and his one decision. He notes the success of the District Deputy system; the edict issued to require conformity to the authorized work and lectures, and its successful operation. The "splendid" financial condition and "noble work" of the Masonic Home attracts his attention, as also does " a n oration of decided m e r i t " by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON, Grand Orator.
He says the Kansas Report on Correspondence "maintains its high standard of excellence,", and that "Colorado for 1914 receives a most appreciative review." In his conclusion, M.\ W.'. Bro. GREENLEAF well says: I t is a matter of deep regret that in the great war now raging in Europe, the Masons of England and Germany have allowed their animosity to Involve the fraternity which knows no nationality, in the rupture of fraternal relations during the conflict. Never during our Civil War was there such bitter feeling as is manifested today in the warring nations against alien enemy Freemasons. Masonry can only hope that through some rift in the dense gloom and darkness it may find opportunity to offer its kind offices and gentle ministrations in the cause of humanity. M.-.W.-. ROBERT M . SIMONS, Grand Master, Denver. R.-. W.-. CHARLES H . JACOBSON, Grand Secretary, Denver. M . ' . W.\ LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAF, Grand Correspondent,
Denver. Next Annual, Denver, September 19, 20, 1916.
CONNECTICUT —1914. Lodges, 110; members, 25,378; net gain, 598. ' New Haven, February 3, 4, 1915.
M.-. W.-. EDGAR H . PARKMAN,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) In his address the Grand Master notes the death of Past Grand Master WILBUR S. COMSTOCK (1914) and Past Grand Junior Warden EDWARD TWEEDY. The latter is credited with having done the most important part of the work in framing the charter of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut. The Masonic Veterans' (boys in blue) Association celebrated June 25, 1914, at Savin Rock; and later. Past Masters' Associations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties had annual outings, all of which events the Grand Master attended and duly noted.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONNECTICUT.
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Kansas for 1914 receives a complimentary and considerate mention in Past Grand Master GEORGE A. KiES' review. He refers approvingly to Grand Master COLE'S urgent suggestion for the study by lodges and Masons of elementary masonic law; quotes his decision on the insurance assessment by-law; and says that his remarks, that the Home never was intended to be a hospital, emphatically apply to Connecticut, quoting them in full. He also takes in full as instructive, what the Kansas correspondent said under Alabama about Latin Grand Lodges and political Masonry. He likewise calls attention to the Kansas "customary valuable tables of statistics." We note under Bro. K I E S ' review of Bro. JENKS' Wisconsin re-
port the following: "Commenting on the belief of Idaho's reporter that the statement of salary paid Wisconsin's reporter ($600) must be a typographical error," he says: It may be an error in paying the amount, but of that the Grand Lodge must be the judge; but it certainly is not a typographical error, as the amount of the salary is paid yearly in cold cash. We thinlc the error is on the part of the Grand Lodge of Idaho in asldng Bro. KNEPPER every year to do Ave hundred dollars worth of worlc for one hundred and fifty dollars compensation. Almost any brother would be willing to do this for a year or two, but to Iceep it up for twelve years in succession is rather more than the Grand Lodge should aslc any brother, however devoted he may be to the cause of Masonry, without he is already the possessor of an ample fortune.
In Bro. KiES' conclusion we find much of value to young and on-the-road Grand Masters that we would like to take. He gives Connecticut excellent reason for the enactment of its interstate correspondence requirement to be made through Grand Lodge, viz.: that one of its lodges conferred the Master Mason's degree upon a Fellow Craft member of a clandestine lodge, at the request of the latter; says the Oregon Sovereign General Grand Lodge proposition deservedly finds few advocates; believes that a Grand Lodge certificate of ability before installation would be a proper law requirement, and winds up with an optimistic opinion of the flourishing condition of masonic growth and iinances everywhere in the United States. M.-. W.'. CLARENCE R . AUSTIN, Grand Master, Danbury.
M.\W.". GEORGE A. K I E S , Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 2, 1916.
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CORRESPONDENCE^CUBA
February,
CUBA —1913-1914. Lodges, 85; members, 4,910; net gain, 797. The record • of proceedings shows the re-election of M.'. W/. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO, Grand Master, who presents another
excellent address covering intelligently and instructively the many questions of administration and law that have arisen for consideration in the Grand Jurisdiction. In his opening he makes a very graceful and grateful acknowledgement for the sympathy and support given him by his brethren of the Grand Lodge in the exercise of the high and very pleasing functions of Grand Master during the past year, and the gratitude he felt toward their distinguished body for a second time entrusting him with the honor of the direction of masonic affairs. The record shows a very prosperous condition of affairs in the Republic of Cuba. -.- Peace, harmony and prosperity seem to rule in that Island—an undisturbed and glorious trinity. The Cuban report came too late for review last year, though in time to use its figures last year for our statistical report. Kansas, to our regret, was not included in the scholarly and valuable report of the Grand Correspondent of the jurisdiction of Cuba, R.'. W.'. Bro. F. D E P . RODRIGUEZ.
We take from it the following excerpts.
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This concerning the last volume by R.'. W.'. Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, at the time of writing which Bro. RODRIGUEZ had evidently not learned of Bro. GOULD'S death: Lovers of our literature hold in highest esteem beyond comparison the new volume of writings by the eminent GOULD. Elegant, profoundly deep and learned, the name of the author is suflBcient without other praise. * * * The complaint of some .American Grand Lodges about what they call super-legislation (and which we in Cuba understand fully, because we labor under a like trouble), these men think, and we likewise ,think, that if we understood iiow and at all times we would be a society of brothers, nor be lacking in obedience to such laws which are equally for their government against enemies. Is it not something for their Grand Lodges to consider if they find a single law of our Proceedings so difficult of comprehension? We wonder, therefore, . in that view a t the harmony of our proceedings The praiseworthy and judicious remarks are presented in the Correspondence Reports of the Grand Lodges of New Hampshire and Nevada in their commendatory agreement upon the language used in his address by our Past Grand Master AIIBANDA upon yielding obedience to the law. For those who believe in Masonry it is not so easy to judge in what manner to obey. Even obedience is not spontaneous. The application of coercent mejisures resulting differently from the expression of oppressive and obnoxious reproaches. A reason for satisfaction on the part of Cuba is found In the recent concurrence of t h e Grand Lodge of Vermont, whose High Body disregarded the opinion of the Grand Master made against the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico.
1913-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DELAWARE.
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In Grand Lodge recognition was accorded to the legitimacy of that Grand Lodge because of Its legitimate founding by Cuba. The recognition of one descended from one legitimate Is always flattering. M.-.W.-. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO, Grand Master, Habana. R.-. W.-. CARLOS G . CHARLES, Grand Secretary, Habana.
R.-. W.-. F . D E P . RODRIGUEZ, Grand Correspondent, Habana.
Next Annual, Habana, March 28, 1915.
DELAWARE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 22; members, 3,436; net gain, 78. Wilmington,
Grand Master.
October 7, 1914.
M.-. W.'. PRANK
B . MASSEY,
(Portrait frontispiece.)
M:. W.'. CHARLES P. Russ, Grand Master New Jersey, and Past Grand Master JOSIAH W . EWAN, of New Jersey, were presented as
"Grand Visitors," In 1894 Grand Lodge adopted this resolution: That a subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction, whose lodge room has been dedicated and .consecrated to masonic uses, shall not sublet nor allow the use of their rooms, or any part of them, for purposes of occupancy to any other society.
The Grand Master quoted the resolution to a lodge whose members and wives wished to organize a chapter of the Eastern Star and meet in the lodge room. We note in the report of Managers Masonic Home the following item: One of the pleasing even;s of the year was the raising on June 13, 1914, of a 10 X 20-foot United States flag. This was the gift of the Ladies Visiting Committee. The pole was of steel construction, and was the gift of all the masonic bodies and a number of friends. The Mayor of Wilmington, Bro. HARBISON W . HOWELL, made the address of presentation. Rev. Bro. HOWARD T. QuiGG made the address of acceptance, and Bro. HIRAM T . DOWNING, a resident of the Home, and flfty-six years a Mason, raised the flag to position. A large assemblage of Masons and their ladies graced the occasion.
Say, Bro. GUTHRIE, isn't it about time to abolish the above 1894
resolution, or at least add a qualifying clause, for instance: " T h e foregoing resolution shall not be construed so as to prevent the leasing or use of masonic halls in this Grand Jurisdiction by chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star." When you cannot get exact mutuality, the best possible attempt toward it should be made. The best and most valuable member of the Masonic Home Board that we know of is a lady, and she is credited with being responsible for a very large share of the success which the Home has attained, very much of which, has come to the Home by the organized efforts of the Eastern Star.
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CORRESPONDEA'CEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DELA
WARE.
February,
The Delaware Home Managers refer in emphatic terms to the splendid services rendered by one of their members, lately deceased. Past Grand Master ENOCH MOORE. Committee on Correspondence, by chairman HARRY J. GUTHRIE,made report recognizing the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Mexico postponed. Report adopted. HARRY JONES GUTHRIE, Past Grand Master, submits another of his valuable reports. The Alabama plan for the recognition of Mexico gets this breezy reception: "Good night! That is certainly expeeding the seed limit. We are reminded of what BRUTUS said to CASSIUS: ' M y noble friend, chew upon this.' Lee-ve it to L E E . " Under New Jersey, Bro. GUTHRIE, after quoting Bro. SHIRREF'S comments on "York Mexico," quotes Grand Secretary YOUNG of Mexico in his letter to the Grand Secretary of Georgia, Grand Master COLDING'S reply, and the report of the Georgia Committee on Jurisprudence, Bro. GUTHRIE calling attention to the paradoxical position assumed by the Georgia committee. He then quotes the Kansas comments of Grand Master HUTCHISON and the Kansas Correspondence Report, taking our reviews of Mexico, New Mexico and Washington, and the message of Grand Master CRAIG of Mexico, covering the question of Mexico very fully, and showing that the record of the York Grand Lodge substantiates the claim that she never intended to recognize the mongrel Masonry which laid aside all connection with Symbolic Masonry, and has identified itself with the Latin political Masonry of Mexico, which changes with every change of political conditions in that country. . Bro. GUTHRIE has shown up the situation fully, but he has forgotten one thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that it is worse than useless to endeavor to make the individual see whose business takes him about the wojld bearing the printed label, " I am blind." Under British Columbia, we note that Bro. GUTHRIE is in danger of becoming "involved" in an effort to adjust the telescope to Bro. SMITH'S eyes. Better drop it, Bro. G.; you have a case of double astigmatism on your hands. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM E . VALLIANT, Grand Master, Laurel. R.-. W.-. VIRGINIUS V. HARRISON, Grand Secretary, Wilmington. M.-.W.-. HARRY J. GUTHRIE, Grand Correspondent, Wilmington. Next (ilOth) Annual, Wilmington, October 6, 1915.
1915-16.
COBBESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DiSTBICT
OF COLUMBIA.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1 9 1 4 . Lodges, 34; members, 9,924; net gain, 325. Washington, December 16, 1914.
M.-. W.-. T. JOHN NEWTON,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Various Special Communications were held prior to the Annual. One, January 7, 1914, for paying the last honors of the Craft to the remains of Past Grand Master JAMES HARVEY MCLEARY, of the Grand
Lodge of Texas, Past Grand Master W M . H . NICHOLS, of Texas, performing the service. At a Stated, held May 13, 1914, the invitation of Oregon to unite in a General Grand organization was declined. Past Grand Master GEO. W . BAIRD presented a resolution that a â&#x20AC;˘ copy of the Holy Bible shall hereafter be deposited in the cavity of every corner-stone laid masonically in this jurisdiction. Adopted. The record contains acknowledgments of the kind attentions shown Past Grand Master MCLEARY from A. W. HOUSTON, Grand Master of Texas, and Past Grand Master W M . H . NICHOLS, of Texas. Grand Lodge held a Special June 29, 1914, for the burial of Past Grand Master SAMUEL CLAXTON PALMER.. Two Specials were also
held for laying corner-stones. We are pleased to note this very sensible action by Grand Lodge: Besolved, That this Grand Lodge afSrins its approval of the principle under which a Master of a lodge or a presiding Warden may call upon any Master Mason to preside in his presence and under his direction, the Master or acting Master being responsible for all that is done the same as if he were actually presiding in person.
We have had practical demonstration of the wisdom of this principle of action for nearly fifty years. I t is in continual practice in the Kansas lodges, and by its practice an appointed officer has a chance to show his ability to fill the station of an elective office. Past Grand Master PRANCIS J. WOODMAN made a very entertaining report of the visit of Past Grand Master ISAAC H . STEARNS and himself to the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire at the 1914 Communication of that Grand Body. We note that Bro. JOHN L . CLEM, of Atlanta, Ga., was present
and greeted by the Grand Master. Wonder if that was "little JOHNNIE," of Chickamauga? The Report on Correspondence, by Past Grand Master GEO. W . BAIRD, is, as customary, full of interest. Talking about history, he says: " W e have been asked when and where LAFAYETTE was made a Mason. We know he once visited the Grand Lodge in Kentucky and that is all." We have seen somewhere that he was made in an Army lodge held in WASHINGTON'S tent. He was a visitor at the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, May 4,1825, at Nashville. He also visited several other
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ENGLAND.
February,
masonic bodies when a visitor in the United States with his son, GEORGE WASHINGTON LAFAYETTE, in 1825.
Bro. BAIRD has Icind words for Kansas and its report, which are highly appreciated. M.-.W.'. ALEXANDER GRANT, Grand Master, Washington. R.-. W.'. ARVINE W . JOHNSTONE, Grand Secretary, Washington. M.-.W.-. GEORGE W. BAIRD, Grand Correspondent, Washington.
ENGLAND-1914-15. Our record begins December 2, 1914, Deputy Grand Master THOMAS FREDERICK HAI.SEY, in the Grand East. We find as visitor R .-.W.-. EDMUND HBISCH,
P.-. G.-. Std.
(Eng.), J.-. G.-. Warden National Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of Prance and the French Colonies. The Deputy Grand Master presiding, announced the receipt of a letter from the M.-. W.-. Pro Grand Master Bro. LORD AMPTHILL, "who tells me-that though, of course, he is prevented by his military duties from being amongst us, yet he has not forgotten the fact that Grand Lodge is meeting this evening, and he begs me to convey a hearty and fraternal greeting to all assembled here. [Applause.] W.-. Bro W. DONALDSON RAWLINS, K . C , (P. M. 2456): "E.-. W.-. Deputy Grand Master, I have the honor to nominante His Royal Highness the DxjKE OP CoNNAUGHT to the high office of Most "Worshipful Grand Master for the coming year. This is a time, as we are told every day, and rightly told, for deeds rather than words, and I accordingly condne myself today to the act of nomination.
Direct, sane and sensible. In striking contrast to the gusher who seconded the motion last year. Grants were made to Princess Mary's Sailors and Soldiers' Christmas Fund, and to a fund raised under the patronage of the French Ambassador for the wives and children of the French soldiers residing in England who have been suddenly called back to rejoin their regiments in France. Another measure of importance passed by Grand Lodge was one providing that arrears due from anyone engaged in the service of the Crown, or its Allies, for the time being, for the period of such service should be canceled, the form of the concession to be drafted by the Grand Registrar. The scope of the wording of the amendment seemed to be in doubt when it was passed, and it was left to the Grand Registrar to put it in proper shape. Quarterly, March 3, 1915.
R.-. W.-. Bro. HALSEY on the Throne.
The re-election of the D U K E OP CONNAUGHT was duly proposed
and seconded, and he was declared elected by the acting Grand Master, and duly proclaimed as such.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—ENGLAND.
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The War Relief Funds were increased by donations from South America, £1,000, and other sources £892 93. 3d.; in all £1,892 9s. 3d. We are glad to note that the "innocent bystander," Belgium, was the recipient of £445 10s. from above fund. We note a queer case on appeal. At an election a Senior Warden was unanimously elected Master for ensuing year. A Past Master and the retiring Master a few days later insisted upon dictating the appointments other than Treasurer and Tyler. The Master-elect finally agreed to the satisfaction of the Worshipful Master, but the Past Master objected, called a meeting of Past Masters, and laid down a serites of demands to be complied with within three days. At the next regular lodge meeting when the minutes of the regular election came up for confirmation, the objecting Past Master presented and carried through an amendment that the minutes relating to the election of the new Master be not confirmed, and then by show of hands the old Worshipful Master was re-elected for the ensuing year. The District Board of General Purposes, on complaint made, found the non-confirmation of the minutes of the election relating to the Worshipful Master was unmasonic, the attempt to coerce him in his appointments unconstitutional and unmasonic, and admonished three Past Masters for their unmasonic and unconstitutional conduct. But the minutes of the next regular meeting after the election not having confirmed his election, he was never elected Master and is not entitled to installation." Great is hokus pokus, and small, infinitely small, are justice, equity and square dealing. "Grand Lodge was then closed in due form with solemn prayer." Annual Grand Festival, April 29, 1915. Deputy Grand Master THOMAS F . HALSEY, on the Throne.
Minutes of last Quarterly as to election of Grand Master and Grand Treasurer read and duly confirmed, and the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT duly proclaimed as Grand Master, as also was LORD AMPTHILL as Pro Grand Master, and Right Hon. THOMAS FREDERICK H A L -
SEY as Deputy Grand Master. LORD AMPTHILL and a number of the brethren appointed to office were unable to be present to be invested, owing to their being on active service in the army. The Grand Sword Bearer, W.". Bro. Brig. Gen. E. E. CARTER, was present from the front and was invested. Quarterly, June 2, 1915. Deputy Grand Master T. F. HALSEY; on the Throne. Grand Lodge adopted the following motion: " T h a t this United Grand Lodge of England recognizes the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippine Islands as an independent sovereign authority for Craft Freemasonry in the Philippine Islands."
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ENGLAND.
February,
The Grand Lodge after heated discussion, passed the following resolution: That in order to prevent the peace and harmony of the Craft being disturbed, it is necessary that all brethren of German, Austrian, Hungarian or Turkish birth, should not, during the continuance of the war, attend any meeting of Grand Lodge, or of a Provincial or District Grand Lodge, or of a private lodge or any other masonic meeting, and that such brethren be and they are hereby required by Grand Lodge to abstain from such attendance; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Secretary of every lodge. It is a very grave question whether the constitutional rights of members of the Fraternity, to say nothing of the rights of the lodges, can be cut off or abrogated by such highhanded methods. We are not unmindful of the theory advanced in some quarters that a Grand Lodge is a law unto itself; but we " h a ' our doots" about that rule working in a case where the action taken is in violation not only of constitutional rights, but the established usages and customs of the Craft from time immemorial, as well. The pleasing amenities of French and British Masons over a century ago; of British and American Masons during the Revolutionary War; of Union and Confederate in our Civil War, by way of contrast to above action and present war conditions in Europe stand out in the brightest characters of light. Quarterly, London, September 1, 1915. Lt.-Col. PERCY SARGENT, who was in active service and not invested at time of Grand Festival, was presented and duly invested as Senior Grand Deacon. President ROBBINS, of Board of General Purposes, referred to Bro. PRINCE ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT, a Past Grand Warden, and his faithful
fulfillment of duty on the staff of Field Marshal Bro. Sir JOHN FRENCH; to the second son of our Pro Grand Master, midshipman the Hon. GuY RUSSELL, of H. M. S. Implacable, who is only seventeen, and who, with his oldest brother, has served in the navy throughout the warâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;has been mentioned in dispatches among officers "commended for service in action in the great operations in the Dardanelles," and noting previous congratulations to the Deputy Grand Master on the distinction achieved by his son, Bro. Capt. LIONEL HALSEY, of H. M. S. New Zealand, in the
fight off Heligoland, said: "Today I ask you to join me in renewed congratulations because Capt. HALSEY has been promoted for his services to t e captain of the fleet on H. M. S. Iron Duke under Admiral Sir JOHN JELLICOE.
The dominant note in the Grand Lodge record is that of the war. The loyalty of Masons and Masonry to country has always been proverbial, and the British record is no exception to the general rule. A lodge guilty of insubordination to Grand Lodge authority felt the gentle pressure of the Grand Lodge "roller."
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FLORIDA.
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FLORIDA-1915. Lodges, 225; members, 12,051; net gain, 607. Jacksonville,
January
19th.
M.'. W.'. CEPHAS
L.
WILSON,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Two Specials for the purpose of laying corner-stones precede the Annual Communication. Past Grand Master SAMUEL PASCO, the dean of the Craft of Florida (1870-1-2), and Grand Representative of Kansas for a period whereof the memory of man runneth not to the contrary, still lives for the enlightenment and welfare of the Craft of Florida. The Grand Master's address shows that he has given full and careful attention to the duties of his office. The following action is highly to be commended: During the year I was notified tliat a certain brother running for a public ofBce was campaigning and issuing cards with his photograph thereon placed inside the square and compasses. I did not feel that this was proper use of the square and compasses, and deeming it improper to endeavor to mix politics and Masonry, I called this matter to the attention of the bretliren of his lodge, and requested them to talie action iu the matter. The lodge did take action by preferring charges, trying and suspending this brother for the term of six months for his unmasonic conduct.
The Grand Master made part of his address a beautiful memorial of Past Grand Master HENRY W . LONG, who died January 2, 1915, at his home in Martel, Florida, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. In ' his army service as a soldier, as in his church and Grand Lodge, he was always an active member. In the language of the memorial, " h i s voice was never silent when he felt that he could be of service to the Craft. He loved justice and fairness. He deserved and had the confidence of all who knew him." The Correspondence Report, by Past Grand Master SILAS B . WRIGHT, cover 242 pagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;too much to attempt to review except briefly with our limited space. Kansas receives three and a half pages of kind and courteous consideration, making excerpts from the addresses of Grand Master COLE and Grand Orator STRONG, together with the Kansas Correspondence Report. In his conclusion he gives a summary of various topics of interest to the Craft; among them these: Honor for Bro. GOULD; descent of Grand Lodges, in which he follows history; that " i t is not absolutely and literally true that legitimate Masonry must come from the original Grand Lodge of 1717." He cites the prior antiquity of "many lodges in Scotland." To those who object to "documentary evidence," he cites the action of the Grand Lodge of New York, ordering a plate engraved in 1784 for "Grand Lodge Certificates," and the custom of the Grand Lodge of Scotland since 1736 to issue a certificate over seal of the Grand Lodge to every member of every lodge raised under their jurisdiction.
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CORRESPONDENCE—GEORGIA.
February,
An investigation of the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico by Bro. WRIGHT resulted in a like finding to that made by Kansas some years ago, the result of which substantiates its legitimacy and regularity. Bro. WRIGHT wisely and tersely says in support of their recognition of Porto Rico hitherto: "We see no reason why we should make any change." For the guidance of careless readers we will say this means that Florida has heretofore recognized and still recognizes Porto Rico. He declines recognition of the so-called Grand Lodge of Panama. He refers to the Pope's boycott of the Panama-Pacific Exposition in California, because the Mayor of Rome, a Jew and Freemason, was appointed official representative of the Italian government at the Fair. Under the topic, "Military Lodges," Bro. WRIGHT credits Major General JOSEPH WARREN with holding a warrant as Provincial Grand Master from the Grand Master of England at the time of his death. This is an error. Speaking of the British regiments that arrived in Boston (U. S. A.) October 1, 1768, GOULD says: In these regiments were three lodges, all woriting unde what was known as the "Ancient System." * * * All of them joined St. Andrew's in December, 176S, in a petition to the Grand I^odge of Scotland, requesting the appointment of " a Grand Master of Ancient Masons in America." Dr. JOSEPH WARREN was appointed in 1769 " Grand Master of Masons in Boston and within one himdred miles of the same." By a further Scottish patent (1772) JOSEPH WARREN * * * was appointed " Grand Master for the Continent of America" by the EARL OF DUMFRIES, Grand Master of Scotland (1771-72).
M.'. W.'. Bro. WRIGHT'S report covers a great scope, and is a • valuable contribution to masonic literature. M.-. W.-. CEPHAS L . WILSON, Grand Master, Marianna.
R.-. W.\ WiLBER P. WEBSTER, Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. M.-. W.-. SILAS B. WRIGHT, Grand Correspondent, De Sand.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 17, 1916.
GEORGIA —1914. Lodges, 654; members, 40,458; net gain, 2,033. Macon,
October" 27, 1914.
M.-. W.-.
ROBERT
L.
COLDING,
Grand Master. There is no portrait of the Grand Master, but he has furnished forty-five decisions for the Georgia brethren to try their milk-teeth on by which undoubtedly his memory will he kept green. We have read his address. With the "wearied mariner" made the approach to the eastern entrance to the Panama Canal; meditated in harmony with the word picture where the artist has depicted the altruism of UNCLE SAM welcoming the entire brotherhood of man in the world to the privileges and benefits of the Canal without even special favors to those who have paid for it.
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From the altruism, peace and quietude of UNCLE SAM'S domain we have turned aside to have our mild and lovely Quaker-like disposition and tendencies horrified by the terrible butcheries carried on in Europe, which have out-Heroded anything the world had known hitherto, ever since HEROD butchered the babes of Bethlehem. The wars and rumors of wars have not affrighted us, even though the river beds in "this semi-arid section of country" have water enough to hide the periscopes on the submarines that there could safely find concealment. All is peace, comfort and plenty. We have not vexed our gray matter over the decisions. One stares at us as we write: " I t is illegal to install a Master-elect by proxy." By parity of reasoning it will be illegal to bestow a Past Grand Master's jewel upon a Past Grand Master by conferring it upon a proxy. Think the wisdom of a decision which insures that when Bro. BANKS gets his second jewel, the brethren will get all that is coming to them without the interposition of a proxy. So be it. Amen! Bro. CHARLES L . BASS submits his third Report on Correspondence —a good one like its predecessors. He notes a tendency to encroach on the rights of the lodge; says that "laws of physical requirement of a more liberal character are being passed by many jurisdictions;" and refers to the "universal opposition shown to the creation of a General Grand Lodge." Kansas receives kindly consideration. Liberal excerpts are taken from Grand Master COLE'S address, our Oregon special report, and three pages of excerpts are also taken. M.'.W.'. N. H. BALLARD, Grand Master, Brunswick. E.-. W.-. W. A. WOLIHIN, Grand Secretary, Macon. CHAS. L . BASS, Grand Correspondent, Fairburn. Next Annual, Macon, October 26, 1915.
ILLINOIS —1915. Lodges, 837; members, 139,271; net gain, 7,366. Chicago, October 12, 1915. M.-. W.-. HENRY T . BURNAP, Grand Master. Illinois has lost two of the most distinguished and noblest members of the Craft of her jurisdiction. Of one of these, M.-. W.\ Bro. E D WARD COOK, Past Grand Master (1897, 1898), Grand Master BURNAP well says: "Plain and unobtrusive in his manner and habits, yet in all essential and sterling qualities which constitute the really good man he was preeminent. A professing Christian, his practice was in strict conformity with his profession—rigidly honest." Of R.'. W.'. Bro. JOHN CHARLES BLACK, who had served the Grand
Lodge as its Grand Orator at the 1894 and 1895 Annual Communications, he says: "The two orations which he delivered before the Grand Lodge were among the most eloquent and scholarly productions ever delivered before that Body."
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February,
General J. C. BLACK demonstrated his ability to command while a soldier in the ranks of an Illinois regiment during the Civil War, rising by merit, bravery and efficiency until he attained the rank of Brigadier General in the service of his country. As Pension Commissioner of the United States he made a like distinguished and enviable record of service for his country. Grand Master BURNAP had an unique experience as Grand Master, to which he thus makes reference: "One gentleman, who makes no claim to being a member of the fraternity, requested the Grand Master to relieve him of the annoying' and undesirable attentions of a lady whom he alleged is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star." We regret exceedingly that the Grand Master failed to record the action suggested, or taken, by him for the relief of the beleaguered sucker. What a:n opportunity he had to contrast favorably the modesty and restraint of that illustrious example of the male sex who let concealment, like the worm in the bud, feed on his damask cheek, as he gave to the world his plaint, "BARKIS is willin'," or, what a chance he had, like the elder WELLER, to warn him of the danger that threatened him: "Vun vidder is worse than twenty other vimmen for curcumwentin' a feller." Or worse yet, warn him by the lamentable case of the persecuted PICKWICK.
The event of the year stated by the Grand Master to have been the most interesting and most important, and in some respects the greatest, in the history of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, was the dedication of the "Royal Arch Memorial Hospital" on the grounds of the Masonic Home at Sullivan, July 5, 1915. There was a formal presentation from the Grand Chapter to the Grand Lodge, through the medium of their presiding officers, M.'. E.'. EVERETT R . TURNBULL,
Grand High Priest, to M.-. W.-. HENRY T . BURNAP, Grand Master, supplemented later by an address from Past Grand High Priest H. H. MONTGOMERY, and a response by Past Grand Master GEORGE M .
MOULTON, the Kansas representative near the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Grand Master BURNAP says a good word for the George Washington Memorial and expresses the hope that at the earliest possible moment the Grand Lodge may give this matter favorable consideration. The Eastland calamity in Chicago brought a kind tender of financial help from Grand Master BLEDSOE of California. Grand Master BURNAP gratefully acknowledged the fraternal offer of assistance, declining same, as no emergency existed requiring acceptance of the prompt offer. The Grand Master notes the gradual extinction of the moon lodges. Grand Secretary W M . M . ANDERSON, of Oklahoma, attended Grand Lodge in Chicago, and the magnified hospitality to which he was subjected caused him to say: " I am almost persuaded that I myself should have citizenship with you in this great city." He also said: " I am proud of the grand old State of Illinois, because I was
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born in your capital city of Springfield—I shall n o t tell you how m a n y years ago—and while I love m y a d o p t e d S t a t e of Oklahoma a n d a m p r o u d of her achievements, I still love t h e s t a t e of m y n a t i v i t y . " A m e n ! from t h e K a n s a s corner. We note a n a m e n d m e n t t o Code 717 w a s presented b y B r o . A R T H U R M . OTMAN. I t refers t o u s e of t h e t e r m " m a s o n i c . " I t goes over for action n e x t year. Failure on t h e p a r t of G r a n d Orator D E L M A R D . D A R R A H a n d t h e stenographer t o connect, owing t o a m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g — t h e " e l o q u e n t a n d scholarly o r a t i o n " of t h e former was n o t t a k e n , a n d t h e G r a n d Orator was unable t o furnish a copy in time for t h e Proceedings. Illinois years ago h a d a n o t h e r " f a m o u s lost s p e e c h " t h a t later w a s reproduced. W e a r e glad t o n o t e t h a t t h o u g h n o t a Mason b y obligation, t h e n a m e of t h e a u t h o r of t h e first lost speech h a s been given b y G r a n d Lodge t o Illinois' noblest son, t h e record reading: " A b r a h a m Lincoln Lodge N o . 5 1 8 . " Well done, Illinois! T h e Grand Lodge w a s t h e recipient of a n offer from M r . E D W I N C . S W A I N , who is n o t a M a s o n , b u t w a s a brother-in-law of
ROBERT
M I L L E R , who b e q u e a t h e d t h e farm a t Sullivan t o t h e G r a n d - L o d g e for a H o m e , to convey 100 acres of land adjoining t h e Home, subject t o t h e p a y m e n t of a n a n n u i t y of $800 t o M r . S W A I N during his lite. I R viN SHUMAN, owner of 100 acres adjoining on t h e east t h e t r a c t offered b y M r . SWAIN, m a d e a n offer t o convey t h e same t o G r a n d Lodge, subject t o t h e condition t h a t t h e entire income from t h e land shall b e used for t h e s u p p o r t of t h e H o m e a n d Hospital. B o t h offers were accepted. R O B E R T M I L L E R , t h e H o m e donor, h a d a famous horse n a m e d " M a t t " t h a t he rode t o California a n d back forty-six years ago, of whoni he h a d a painting m a d e t h a t became t h e p r o p e r t y of M r . E . G . S W A I N . H e presented t h e painting of " M a t t , " in t h e " h o p e a n d d e s i r e " t h a t it be placed, after being properly framed a n d inscribed, in t h e Administration Building of t h e Illinois Masonic Home. W e n o t e a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $1,000 t o i n s t i t u t e a m a n u a l t r a i n i n g d e p a r t m e n t in t h e school a t L a G r a n g e , a d o p t i n g t h e resolution in b e half of t h e children of t h e Masonic O r p h a n s ' H o m e a t t h a t place. W e find a record of appreciation from G r a n d Lodge, a p a r t of which is " T o E D W I N C . S W A I N a n d B r o . I R V I N S H U M A N , " a n d expresses
its sincere appreciation of their generous gift of t w o h u n d r e d acres of land adjoining t h e Masonic H o m e farm a t Sullivan. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r O W E N SCOTT, reviewer, presents another of his a d m i r a b l e reports. H e notes t h e " t i n g e of s o r r o w " given b y t h e war to the.Proceedings of almost every G r a n d Lodge, whether in America or elsewhere. He says: The minor chord has been dominant. That fraternity makes the whole world kin is shown by any calamity or disaster. Scarcely had hostilities begun before America was aroused to deeds of mercy and humanity. Organized relief began at once to gather la the free offerings of good people the world over.
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February,
N o t i n g t h e keen interest intellectually in m a n y Grand Lodges, h e t a k e s this as evidence of a s t r o n g t e n d e n c y t o magnify M a s o n r y ' s meaning to men. Of
ROBERT FREKE
GOULD
he s a y s :
"As
a reliable
masonic
historian h e stood a l m o s t alone. H i s n u m e r o u s works will remain as classics in world M a s o n r y for all t i m e . H i s ' H i s t o r y of F r e e m a s o n r y ' s t a n d s unchallenged." Q u o t i n g a portion of t h e t r i b u t e paid h i m b y t h e " B u i l d e r , " B r o . SCOTT a d d s : " N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g all this, B r o . G O U L D ' S b r e t h r e n were denied t h e privilege of conferring on h i m a rank greater t h a n ' P a s t Senior G r a n d W a r d e n . ' " . K a n s a s for 1915 is introduced as follows: Again comes Kansas, rivaling in speed, accuracy and general o.xcellence tho Proceedings of Illinois. A beautiful book of over 400 pages arrived at the Grand Secretary's office March 15th. The session which this volume reports was held at Wichita, February 17 and IS, 1915. In less than thirty days the record is published and in the hands of reviewers. Bro. CUTTEB will need to look to his laurels for speedy and good work. I t seems passing strange that so many Grand Secretaries are so dilatory in getting out their Proceedings. Judging from the picture of Grand Master CHANDI.F.K a year of efflcient administration was to have been expected. ON T H E HIGH SEAS.
In reviewing his year's service he becomes strictly nautical. Quoting his reference a n d then B r o . SCOTT presents t h e following: " Q u e r y : H o w can ' l a n d m a r k s , ' b e reset in t h e sea? " H e quotes Bro. C H A N D L E R ' S one decision; refers t o t h e trouble w i t h t h e G r a n d Lodge office building; praises t h e fine condition of t h e Masonic Home; a n d gives a brief synopsis of t h e work of G r a n d Lodge. U n d e r t h e head " A S e m i - c e n t e n a r i a n , " he copies w h a t w a s said last year a b o u t our " I l l i n o i s masonic a n c e s t r y , " a n d adds t o it a word of c o m m e n d a t i o n from our masonic m o t h e r jurisdiction t h a t we cann o t forbear reprinting: " I t is a source of j u s t pride to t h e b r e t h r e n of this g r e a t commonwealth t h a t one w h o w a s b r o u g h t to see t h e light of M a s o n r y a t the a l t a r of a n Illinois lodge should h a v e wrought so nobly in a n o t h e r G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n . " W e n o t e t h a t P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r OwEN SCOTT h a s been continued in t h e onerous duty of completing t h e R O B B I N S memorial, which w a s found t o b e a task b e y o n d even t h e conception of t h e committee. W e regret t o n o t e t h a t B r o . SCOTT does n o t longer a p p e a r on t h e committee, where his work has reflected such high h o n o r on his jurisdiction, a n d credit t o himself. W e note t h a t B r o . C H A R L E S H . M A R T I N , of Bridgep o r t , is t h e new committee. M.-. W / . R A L P H F . W H E E L E R , G r a n d M a s t e r , Chicago. R.-. W.'. ISAAC C U T T E R , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , C a m p Point. W.'. C H A R L E S H . M A R T I N , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Bridgeport. N e x t A n n u a l , Chicago, October 10, 1916.
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INDIANA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 557; m e m b e r s , 70,014; n e t gain, 3,822. Indianapolis,
M a y 25, 1915.
M.-. W.-. M A R T I N A.
MORRISON,
Grand Master. Frontispiece c o n t a i n s p o r t r a i t of t h e G r a n d Master-elect, M.'. W . \ CHARLES P. BENEDICT.
I t is n o t often t h a t we find a n y t h i n g in t h e welcoming a c t t h a t is w o r t h while; this b y B r o . A L L E N B . P H I L P U T T , D . D . , is, a n d well embodies a v e r i t y t h a t should become p a r t of t h e consciousness of every one who h a s presided as Worshipful M a s t e r . T h i n k it over, Worshipful B r e t h r e n : And now, Masters of lodges of Indiana, you are here to transact such business as may come before you for the good of our beloved Order. I pray that wisdom may be given you for this purpose, that peace and harmony may continue to prevail among us. The duties which you have here, important a.s they are, fall into second place as compared with those which you have back at home as you go In and out before your brethren. For there it is incumbent upon you now and henceforth to keep the spirit and exemplify in conduct the principles which you have so fervently enjoined upon those who knocked at your doors desiring further light in Masonry. Having lifted up your hands and voice in supplication to deity for others, you should ever seek for yourself the same divine guidance. The man whom his brethren have honored as Master of the lodge dare not sink back into indifference when his duties are over. He has been lifted, as it were, to a pedestal from which he cannot, with honor, descend. You are bound by a three-fold cord of responsibility to maintain that fine sincerity which so impressed the novitiates with whom you have knelt at the altars of Masonry. That strength and grace may be given you from above is my sincere wish and prayer. Grand Secretary PRATHBR reports the murder of a member of one of the lodges, by which a widow and seven children were left practically destitute, and would require more help and sympathy "until our Home is completed and ready for admission thereto." The local lodge and neighboring lodges had cared for them generously. Sidelight: Does Masonry get outside of its mission when it puts its " t a b o o " on the liquor business? Indiana has its object lesson in this case. Grand Lodge made a tender and graceful resolution of sympathy for Past Grand Master HOLLOWAY, and regret for his absence by reason of the death of his mother on the first day of the session. Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS made the report of the Masonic Home Committee in place of M.'. W.". Bro. HOLLOWAY, prefacing it by a tender reference to Bro. HOLLOWAY and his mother, couched in that touching eloquence born of the heart, so characteristic of the distinguished Indiana orator, and that greater LINCOLN, of whom he is true to name. The Masonic Home report shows an estimated outlay of $223,528.15, which is reduced by a local donation, to $203,528.45, and will accommodate fifty adults and sixty children.
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February.
The report is very complete, signed by a committee of nine of the Grand Lodge's best members, and also signed, as we are pleased to note, by a lady—following the Kansas rule—a sure guarantee that nothing will be wanting to insure safe precaution, thorough consideration and the best of judgment in the solution of the vexing questions of wise administration. The report was adopted. Committee and Grand Lodge have done well. A member of a lodge wrote it a letter stating that he had become an atheist; that in his judgment he was disqualified to remain a Mason, and asked instructions what to do, and at same time paid his dues to lodge. The lodge preferred charges, based upon the contents of the letter. Defendant filed demurrer to the charges, which by ballot was sustained by lodge, and charges were dismissed, and appeal taken by lodge to Grand Lodge. Committee on Appeals ruled that "when a Mason makes such an avowal to his lodge, that it-has the power without formal charges to dismiss him from the lodge and sever his connection therewith, and that it should be done. A dimit should not be granted, but that the lodge should make a record showing that such person has ceased to be a Mason by becoming an avowed atheist, and thereupon his membership in his lodge should cease." Report of committee concurred in. We note that an appropriation of $300 was made for Bro. DANIEI; MCDONALD, as Committee on Correspondence Emeritus. Indiana Grand Lodge had a presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel that was worth while. It came from the seventy thousand Masons of Indiana. It was voiced by Grand Chaplain Rev. CHAS. A. LiPPiNCOTT in most eloquent terms, and it was accepted by M.'. W.'. Bro. MORRISON in that tender and touching manner indicative that every utterance emanated from a heart full of appreciation and gratitude. Not content with such a symposium, M.-. W.'. Bro. FRANK E . GAVIN called up Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary CALVIN W . PRATHER and pinned a beautiful thirty-third degree jewel upon the outer garment covering his throbbing heart. It was a worthy place for it. Past Grand Master ELMER F . GAY again presents the Report on Correspondence. Anent further possible contingency of considering a General Grand Lodge by Indiana, he says: We wish to assure the brethren of Kansas that if we ever had the diseasewe are at the present time absolutely well, with no symptoms of the disease whatever, and refers to the report of the Indianapolis Conference of Grand Masters for confirmation of the fact that he made public acknowledgment of the cure at that time. Consent! Don't think we read it, and we surely won't now. Like the "milk disease" of frontier days in Indiana, it has been "wafted" to Oregon. M.-.W.-. CHARLES P. BENEDICT, Grand Master, Indianapolis. R.-. W.-. CALVIN W . PRATHER, Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. M.'.W.'. ELMER F . GAY, Grand Correspondent, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 4, 1916.
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IOWA —1915. Lodges, 521; members, 51,785; net gain, 2,235. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 8, 1915. M.'.W.-. CHARLES WESLEY WALTON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The address of the Grand Master covers an immense field of labor, and under the titles " T h e Black Ball," "Smoking in Lodge Rooms" and "Physical Defects," he makes some wise suggestions worthy of careful consideration. The report on library, by Bro. LEO C . PERCIVAL, deals in an interesting manner with the topics "Traveling Libraries", "Original Research," and " T h e National Masonic Research Society." The gem in the volume is the report on fraternal dead, submitted by Bro. JOSEPH FORT NEWTON.
Its ending will give you an idea of
its perfected beauty as a whole: The day is closing. To those who have fallen asleep we cry, "Hail and Farewelll" and for each invoke the mercy of GOD. Peace be to them—they were our friends and fellow-builders in the midst of the years. Eternal life give unto them, O Lord, and lead them through the gates into the city splendid— "With light beyond the sun, A land where dreams are ended. And days and works are done."
Fraternal recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland was accorded by Grand Lodge upon report of the proper committee. Past Grand Master THOMAS LAMBERT called the attention of Grand Lodge to the services rendered the fraternity by the late Bro. R. F. GOULD, of England, an honorary member of the Grand Lodge, and on resolution the Grand Lodge instructed the Finance Committee to make an appropriation of $300 for the widow of our deceased brother, R. P . GOULD.
Resolution adopted.
CORRESPONDENCE.—There is another excellent report by Past Grand Master Louis BLOCK. Grand Master CHANDLER'S edict and Grand Secretary WILSON'S questions to the lodges are noted; the "great address" by Grand Orator ALFRED W . BENSON is called upon for its elucidation of the great thought embodied in the orator's question about the European butchery: Is it too much to hope that the masonic conception of brotherhood, by whatever name it may be called, will speak the words of peace above the angry tumult? In such a glad consummation might be found the leaves of the tree_ which are for the healing of the nations. ~
He gives the Kansas Correspondence Report praise, in his own peculiar manner, saying to read it "is like being greeted with cheery words of welcome in the house of an old friend." Bro. BLOCK'S report covers 314 pages, limiting us to briefest notice in our review, while he devotes five pages of solid matter to his review of Kansas.
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February,
Under Maine we note the following: " T h e Grand Lodge of Maine pursued the Iowa plan in dealing with the subject of masonic charity, and it now has $72,000 in its Grand Lodge Charity Fund." Yes, the system is more economical, but—. Under Wisconsin, criticising Bro. JENKS' prediction that the Oregon General Grand Lodge meeting at San Francisco in 1915 "must result in ridiculous failure," Bro. BLOCK said: " We wish that you would sit down and give us a clean-cut, categorical list of the reasons why you think the project must fail—tell us just why it won't work. Somehow we do not find ourselves quite ready to agree with you, and like the man from Missouri, we have to be shown." California waived the privilege of holding' the General Grand Lodge in favor of Oregon. Oregon issued invitations for May, 1915. No attendance and no regrets, and no subsequent invitation. I t looks very much like the situation is covered by the case of the boy eating the apple, who answered when asked for the core by another boy: "There ain't going to be any core." The Grand Master of Oregon up to date, November 1, 1915, does not seem to think it will " w o r k " any better than it did in May, 1915.' In his conclusion Bro. BLOCK draws a striking comparison between the situation here in our Western World and that in Europe, much to our advantage and satisfaction. As our great,general said: " L e t us have peace." M.-.W.'. FRANK S. MOSES, Grand Master, Clinton. R.-. W.-. NEWTON R . PARVIN, Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. M.'. W.". LOUIS BLOCK, Grand Correspondent, Davenport. Next Annual, Davenport, June 13, 1916.
IRELAND —1914. Dublin, December 28, 1914.
R.'. W.'. Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON,
Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. A portrait of R.'. W.'. Rt. Hon. LORD PLUNKET, Grand Secretary, forms frontispiece to the volume. A letter was read from the Grand Master, T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, regretting, contrary to his hopes, that he was prevented from being with Grand Lodge on St. John's Day. He expressed satisfaction at the record of Irish Freemasonry during the past year, and found particularly satisfactory Bro, HOLDBROOK'S nev/s as to their charities. The Deputy Grand Master referred to the interesting address given for many years at the St. John's Day meeting of the Grand Lodge. That the necessity for such an address for the past two years has ceased,, because the Deputy Grand Secretary has embodied in a printed report all the information with regard to the progress of our Order in Dublin and the Provinces that formerly, largely, or indeed wholly,
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formed the late Sir JAMES CREED MEREDITH'S address.
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Therefore
he had very little to add to the information which the Deputy Grand Secretary had given in his report. The report of the Deputy Grand Secretary, H. E. FLAVELLE, covers in general terms the record of the Grand Lodge. The response of the country to the National Relief Fund and other kindred funds had been most generous. He thought it not unlikely that in the near future a special masonic appeal would be necessary if we are to adequately meet the demands of the widows and orphans of our brethren. The recognition of Grand Treasurer CHETWODE CRAWLEY'S literary prominence in the Craft by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota by conferring upon him the honor of Past Grand Warden of that jurisdiction-is noted. A very complimentary reference to Grand Secretary LORD FLUNKBT and his noted family is given. The death of Field Marshal EARL ROBERTS, of Military Lodge No. 728, Dublin, is deplored and reference is made to the ending of his noble career in the field of war. There are nine regimental military lodges under the Irish Constitution. A Lodge of Research, composed exclusively of installed Masters, .was established to delve into the history of Irish Freemasonry. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico was recognized. The" Library and Museum has grown to considerable proportions. " T h e year 1913 was one of the most prosperous in the history of the Fraternity in Ireland, a n d ' the current year, so far as can be judged, will maintain this high-water mark of material prosperity.' " The Masonic Orphan Schools keep up their record for splendid work. There are no statistics of membership. M.\ W.". T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, Grand Master. R.'. W.'. LORD PLUNKETT, Grand Secretary.
KENTUCKY â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 591; members, 42,139; net gain, 1,680. Louisville, October 21, 1914. M.'. W.-. OKIE S. WARE, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The volume is further embellished with a picture of the Grand Lodge members; also one of Grand Master-elect GEO. B . WINSLOW, and one of that intelligent and scholarly body of men known as the Past Grand Masters' Association of Kentucky. As a whole the latter is an embodiment of the wisdom, strength and beauty of Grand Lodge, which we further tried to personify by three of the distinguished craftsmen in the front row. Bro. CLARKE was an easy winner for first place, but when it came to strength and beauty we became hopelessly involved in trying to choose between Bros. WITT and JACKSON. Grand Lodge sent messages of love and sympathy to Past Grand Masters THOMAS and GERARD, receiving a tender response from the
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February,
latter. From a Kansas record we note that M.'. W.'. Bro. THOMAS died at Tucson, Arizona, November 23, 1914, less than thirty days after message was sent him by Grand Lodge. There is a portrait in the volume of the senior Past Grand Master, HENRY BOSTWICK, a t the age of eighty-eight years, who died August 20, 1914; and also one of Past Grand-Master JOHN W . LANDRUM, who
entered into rest March 14, 1914, aged fifty-three. The Grand Master's correspondence discloses the fact that the Grand Master of Oregon, during the lull in the General Grand Lodge business, has taken up the fad of appealing to his brother Grand Masters to raise a fund for the grief-stricken zones of the nations at war." Here is his clarion call: Are you not willing, therefore, to raise and contribute funds in your Grand Jurisdiction in the amount and at the rate of one dollar per month, payable onehalf in six months, and the balance in one year, to be paid and distributed wisely, and upon a plan to be afterward for uulated to the relief of all distressed worthy -members of our fraternity, their widows and orphans, wheresoever dispersed, through their respective Grand Jurisdictions in the grief-stricken zones of the nations at war?
Perhaps it would have been wise to state if this is one dollar of a total contribution; or whether we must read his mind by adding those words indicative of a great fee-nancial undertaking, "per capita," or "capiter," as sometimes enunicated. While the Oregon suggester was preparing his fulmination preparatory to some "plan to be afterward formulated," Kansas had written to the Grand Bodies in the war zone recognized by her, asking if they needed help, and tendering help upon being advised of necessity therefor, and had been advised that they were taking care of all cases of necessity, and expected to be able to do so, and when they needed help would gladly advise, and accept the help so generously tendered. The Grand Jurisdiction whose "ruler" aims to mobilize the world in some " g r e a t " or "general scheme," would act wisely if it called him down to a consideration of the Edinburgh basis, or principle, upon which that canny city kept her streets clean. When Bro. CLARKE, the Kentucky correspondent, reaches Kansas he takes a chair and sits down just as kith and kin have a right to do, and begins to reel it off without a question of a possible disagreement, and somehow when I get to Kentucky I am always reminded of the two Virginia young men, brothers, one of whom settled in Kentucky and the other in Illinois, for one of whom when a boy I kept up a correspondence with the other in Kentucky. Bro. COLE'S summary of the Kansas work for the year is taken, and Bro. CLARKE notes its close agreement with that of Kentucky. What Bro. COLE said about the Kansas Masonic Home receives this comment: "Such without exception is the testimony of those in a position to know, in every jurisdiction having a Masonic Home. Concretely, it is the biggest work the Order has undertaken in many
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generations." The conclusion of Bro. COLE'S address is excerpted, as also is the Jurisprudence Committee's report about "bodies." The "clear synopsis" given to his article on " T h e Drift of Masonry," calls for his thanks to the Kansas correspondent. He copies our'reference to Bro. H. B. GRANT, of Kentucky, the late Grand Secretary, in which we seized an opportunity to furnish a brief sermonette, referring kindly thereto. In his conclusion Bro. CLARKE refers to the annual Grand Masters' meetings, and, as a watchman in the tower, feels he would be recreant if he failed to sound the alarm when danger is near. We have no fear of a General Grand Lodge, but we do think there is danger of a young Grand Master overdoing the junketing act. M.-. W.-. GEORGE B . WINSLOW, Grand Master, Carrollton. R.'. W.'. DAVE JACKSON, Grand Secretary, Louisville. M.'. W.-. W M . W . CLARKE, Grand Correspondent, Owensboro. Next Annual, Louisville, October 19, 1915.
LOUISIANA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 220; members, 16,885; net gain, 1,002. New Orleans, February 1, 1915.
M.-. W.'. JAMES H . CALDWELL,
Grand Master. - The frontispiece is a portrait of M.-. W.'. ALFRED W . CHEESMAN,
the Grand Master-elect. Louisiana had never furnished a memorial stone to the Washington monument, and feeling that WASHINGTON'S services as soldier, statesman, and Mason should have a token of appreciation, the Grand Master, referring to the fact that in 1848 the Washington Memorial Association had requested the donation of memorial stones by the various Grand Lodges of Masons of the United States, addressed the Secretary of War, at Washington, requesting the privilege of placing a stone in the Washington monument, and was promptly turned down by the War Department, which "has supervision over the monument," as it states. The Grand Master says: " T h e Masons of Louisiana should have had that memorial stone placed years ago, and I trust they will determine to do so at once." Kansas has been consulting architects and arranging to have a memorial stone in the Washington monument, entirely unaware that the influence that is boycotting the San Francisco Fair had put a ban upon the completion of GEORGE WASHINGTON'S monument by masonic help. Still we think the controlling powers at Washington may remove the ban. The restrictions against the burial of American soldier-Masons have been modified, and possibly the ban on Washington's memorial may be removed. If our monuments can only be erected when they conform to the whims and vagaries of some aged Italian on the bank of the Tiber,
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it is time for Americans to call a halt and investigate and ascertain the extent to which we are under the political domination of the Vatican. When the nations of Europe banished the Jesuits, the United States welcomed them, and their political influence has since been exerted in dominating the Army and Navy, and had reached its limit, when it said to the veteran soldiers of the United States that the inscriptions on their "tombstones must conform to foreign priestly dictation. Upon report of Bro. DUNCAN, of the Correspondence Committee, recognition and an exchange of representatives was made with the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. An excellent oration was given by Rev. Bro. R. H. HARPER, on the "Worth of Symbolism." This accords with our conception of service and heaven: Of all your past, that moment shines the brightest, and its memory dwells the longest, in which you wrought something in the spirit of love. And seeking heaven for some one else, you may find beautitude a t least. " "Who seeks for heaven alone t o save his soul. May keep the path, but will not reach the goal: "While he who walks in love may wander far. But GOD will bring him where the blessed are. —Van Dyke.
Bro. DUNCAN'S report on Kansas is confined to the work of his scissors to the extent of a page and one-third taken from Grand Master COLE'S address.
We note in his conclusion that he has been under physician's orders, and " a t one time his bark drifted near the bar, and stood off waiting the Pilot's pleasure. I t seemed best to Him to guide it back to harbor. ' I t is a rare, peculiar, but blessed experience, and the return is full of the realization, 'for He is good and His mercy endureth forever.' " M.\ W.'. ALFRED W . CHEESMAN, Grand Master, Shreveport. R.-. W.". JOHN A. DAVILLA, Grand Secretary, New Orleans. W.'. HERMAN C . DUNCAN, Grand Correspondent, Alexandria.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 7, 1916.
MAINE —1915. Lodges, 205; members, 30,884; net gain, 590. Portland, May 4, 1915;
M.'. W.-. THOMAS H . BODGE, Grand
Master. . During the year three Past Grand Masters have ceased from their labors. M.-. W.'. Bros. CHARLES I. COLLAMORE (1879-80), ELMER P . SPOFFORD (1912-13), and ALFRED S . KIMBALL (1902-03).
Past Grand Master HENRY R . TAYLOR wrote a letter to Grand Secretary BERRY, which is in the record, saying: " Much to my regret, I am constrained this year to omit my usual attendance upon Grand
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Lodge," further asking his non-appointment to offices held by him for the reason: "There is hardly a probability of my future presence;" and further saying: Pardon me if I add, flfty-two times to attend Grand Lodge sessions I have journeyed by stage coach, steamboat and railroad the intervening 220 miles between Machias and Portland, which (including return) amounts to 22,880 miles. With sincere regards to you especially, and to the brethren with whom it has been my enjoyment to associate, lo, these many, many years. Fraternally yours, HENRY E . TAYLOR.
Of all the splendid paintings of the world at the Chicago Exhibition twenty-three years ago, the one which appealed most strongly to the writer was that bearing the title "Breaking Home Ties." There is of course a vast difference between the youth who breaks ''home t i e s " in eager anticipation of a "larger life" in the world he dreams of and the aged man who relinquishes reluctantly all that he has found most enjoyable and worth while in association with his fellow-men in this line of endeavor for the uplift of humanity. But the same sort of a feeling, it seems to us, must come to one in either case, when he comes to the''parting of the ways." M.\ W.'. Bro. TAYLOR'S letter, so exquisitely expressed, gives no token of difficulty in composition, but we venture the opinion that it was not an easy task to accept mentally the thought of separation. Of course these are simply a young fellow's speculations—perhaps vagaries. Grand Secretary STEPHEN BERRY says: This is the sixtieth Annual Commuaication at which I have occupied this desk. Not one of those present in 1?56 is left for me to congratulate, but the ever-changing representation keeps the Grand Lodge always youug and vigorous despite its near approach to a century of existence, and I congratulate you all on that youth and vigor.
He sent to Grand Lodge of South Australia a piece of wood typical of Maine to form part of a setting-maul to be used in laying cornerstone of their Masonic Temple. It having gone safely and been promptly acknowledged, he testifies to modern efficiency;
KING SOLOMON in
his time could not have sent it so far, and AUGUSTUS C^SAR, a thousand years later, would have equally failed, yet it is very simple for us now. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.'. ALBRO E . CHASE submits a brief
condensed report of one hundred pages. Kansas receives most gracious consideration at the hands of Past Grand Master CHASE. He excerpts from Grand Master CHANDLER'S address his reference to special dispensations and relief for European war sufferers. Grand Orator BENSON'S address is called upon for the remarks introduced by the classification "Helpers and Hinderers," and "some day common, everyday service will come to its coronation."
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February,
T h e K a n s a s Correspondence R e p o r t is d r a w n upon u n d e r California for " t h e respective values of information and o p i n i o n ; " u n d e r Missouri, w h a t we said a b o u t a K a n s a s invitation " s o m e d a y " to t h e masonic world to its G r a n d M a s t e r s , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , a n d its m o u l d e r s of masonic t h o u g h t and opinion, t h e masonic correspondents of t h e u n i v e r s e of M a s o n r y , t o convene within her borders to consider a n d discuss t h e good of the Craft of t h e world; and u n d e r Texas, the r i g h t of a lodge to be t h e j u d g e of t h e qualifications of its candidates for m e m b e r s h i p ; the review concluding with t h e t r i b u t e to K a n s a s ' s l a t e G r a n d M a s t e r — t h e loved and l a m e n t e d F R E D W A S H B O N . M.-. W.-. THOMAS H . B O D G E , G r a n d M a s t e r , A u g u s t a . R.-. W.-. S T E P H E N B E R R Y , G r a n d Secretary, P o r t l a n d . M.-. W.-. ALBRO E . C H A S E , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , P o r t l a n d . N e x t A n n u a l , Portland, M a y 2, 1916.
MANITOBA —1915. Lodges, 76; members, 7,242; n e t gain, 313. W i n n i p e g , J u n e 9, 1915. M.-. W.-. L Y N D S S . V A U G H A N , G r a n d Master. R.-. W.'. B r o . J A B E Z M I L L E R was presented as t h e G r a n d Representative of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . T h e British Masonic Bodies w i t h o u t exception refer to t h e unparalleled circumstances u n d e r which t h e y m e e t this year. T h e M a n i t o b a v o l u m e is n o exception in t h a t particular. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s u t t e r a n c e s are on such a high plane as to p r e v e n t a n y possibility of strain of n e u t r a l i t y on t h e p a r t of those reading w h o owe allegiance t o t h e n e u t r a l g o v e r n m e n t of t h e United S t a t e s . H e says: As nearly or quite twenty per cent, of the overseas forces are Masons; as many assembled here today have relatives there; as many of us have already been bereaved by the loss of our young relations and friends, who now sleep peacefully In death, their warfare o'er, I think it is very right and proper to review the situation briefly. We remember that in the year 1900, at the Albert Hall, in London, LORD SALISBURY implored an immense audience to prepare for the storm that might burst at a moment's notice. H e also quotes from L O R D R O S E B E R R Y (in 1909 t o t h e overseas delegates): There is a hush in Europe, a hush in which one might almost hear a leaf fall to the ground. * * * AH this forebodes peace, and yet there never was in the history of the world so threatening and overpowering preparation for war. That is the sign which T regard as the most ominous. Once more, we cannot forget the urgency with which for eight long years LORD ROBERTS appealed to his countrymen to get ready, but apparently all these warnings fell upon deaf ears.
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H e also s a y s : T gladly record, for the benefit of the brethren and our j'oung soldiers, the inscription written by our R.-.W.-. Bro. Field Marshal LORD ROBERTS, and placed in the Testaments furnished the troops: " August 2.5, 1914. I a.sk you to put your trust in GOD. He will watch- over and strengthen you. You will find in this little book guidance when you are in health, comfort when you are in sickness, and strength when you are in adversity." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r pays a loving t r i b u t e to P a s t Grand M a s t e r JOHN LESLIE
(1899).
Two P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s were presented with their jewels as such. We h a v e referred a t some length to t h e warnings t h e British nation h a d t o p r e p a r e for t h e s t o r m t h a t burst upon t h e m when t o t a l l y unprepared for it. T h o s e of our own nation familiar with its h i s t o r y , particularly those who h a v e worn its uniform a n d fought under its colors, for years h a v e urged t h a t m e n sufficient t o m a n our sea-coast fortifications be provided for t h a t purpose; t h a t it was t h e height of a b surdity to t h i n k we could t a k e six m o n t h s to collect an a r m y for defense against an a r m y t h a t could l a n d on our shores almost w i t h o u t notice. T h a t our war vessels were w i t h o u t powder and munitions of w a r , a n d for t h a t reason alone could n o t even defend themselves if a t t a c k e d . W e have h a d our lesson a n d profited b y it. T h e r e is no Correspondence R e p o r t . M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M F E N W I C K , G r a n d Master, B r a n d o n . R.-.W.'. J A M E S A. OVAS, P.'. G.-. M . ' . , Grand Secretary, W i n n i p e g . N e x t A n n u a l , Winnipeg, J u n e 14, 1916.
MARYLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 116; m e m b e r s , 16,464; n e t gain, 698. B a l t i m o r e , N o v e m b e r 17, 1914.
M.-. W.'. T H O M A S J. S H R Y O C K ,
Grand M a s t e r . T h e address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r seems to have been intended only for those who gained access t o G r a n d Lodge. There is n o t h i n g t o indicate t h a t he received permission, or h a d a desire, t o print. There is no oration, b u t there is a good Report on Correspondence. Under A l a b a m a , where t h e G r a n d M a s t e r said, " I a m convinced t h a t to no single organization or society is t h e world more indebted for its enlightened civilization, its religious freedom a n d political liberty t h a n to this great a n d beneficent I n s t i t u t i o n , " t h e M a r y l a n d c o r r e s p o n d e n t wisely a n d v e r y properly suggests: Does not the Grand Master mistake the cause for the effect? Where religious liberty exists there are the ripest fruits of masonic character: but it is religion that gives Freemasonry its greatest light, and consequently its greatest liberty: when religious liberty is trammeled, there Freemasonry is throttled. T h e " v e s t e d r i g h t " of a masonic liquor seller in A l a b a m a as o p posed t o one entering t h e business since t h e adoption of a n edict
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CORRESPONDENCE—MASSACHUSETTS.
February,
against the traffic, very justly excites the wonder of the Maryland writer. I t is a long, long way to Tipperary, Bro. B., but Alabama must join the rest of the world in "going dry." Kansas receives brief notice. Grand Master COLE'S remarks about the only grip that will raise the standard of humanity is taken as worth repeating, as also is the summing up conclusion of Bro. STRONG'S "scholarly oration;" and he says of the Kansas "appreciation" of Bro. ScHULTZ, "which I cannot believe passes unnoticed by the distinguished correspondent, who has indeed shuffled off this mortal coil, but has not withdrawn his knowledge of and interest in things here below." He devotes some attention to that labored effort of the California jurists over the Massachusetts "leave to withdraw," and refers to HORACE to get a characterization: "Parturient montes, nascitur ridiculus ,mus." I t covers it whether the translation is literal, or liberal. • M.-. W.-. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master, Baltimore. R.-. W.-. GEORGE COOK, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. W.-. HENRY BRANCH, Grand Correspondent, Baltimore. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 16, 1916.
MASSACHUSETTS —1914. Lodges, 257; members, 67,901; net gain, 2,804. Our record begins with the Quarterly held December 9th, at the Temple, in Boston. Our Massachusetts brethren having heard from Oregon and Ohio in regard to Masonic War Relief donations, called a meeting of its Board of Directors, who took the following action: "That, in the opinion of the Board of Directors as at present advised, masonic aid from this Grand Body should be extended through other well-defined and already established channels rather than through a national masonic movement." Massachusetts advised herself of the need for such relief by direct correspondence. Kansas made a tender of assistance, and was advised that there was no demand that the body written to, and replying, was not amply able to care for; but should necessity arise they would advise later. The Kansas relief work for Belgium was promptly, judiciously and efficiently managed, and the work still goes on. We note that the Lodge of Saint Andrew Rainy Day Fund for the Grand Lodge now totals $13,000 on account of principal alone. The EARL OF KINTORE was a "distinguished visitor."
He was
presented by the Grand Master with a Price medal; listened to an address read by Bro. GALLAGHER in the East of the Grand Lodge, which after being duly engrossed and signed by those present was presented to him. The Earl is a Past Grand Master of South Australia.
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The Grand Master attended the Hundred Years Peace Jubilee at Niagara Falls, July 15 and 16, 1914, getting back to neutral country before the war in Europe was fully on. The United States visitors were much impressed with the intertwined flags of the two countries, with hearty evidences of good fellowship between the people of the two countries, the waving of the two flags in unison, and the unparalleled wave of enthusiasm following the exercises. The record shows that the library and other masonic valuables bequeathed Grand Lodge by the late M.-. W.-. Bro. SAMUEL C . LAW-
RENCE, together with the $50,000 money bequest accompanying the same, will come into the possession of the Grand Lodge January 1, 1915, and be under care of the Board of Directors. Provision was made for the same. At the Annual Feast, December 29, 1914, Grand Lodge had two distinguished visitors. One from Canada, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM D . MCPHBRSON, and Bro. W M . H . TAFT of the United States.
After the installation was over, the golden urn fashioned by PAUL REVERE had solemnly and with due ceremony yielded up the golden lock of hair from the head of GEORGE WASHINGTON, bequeathed to Grand Lodge by his widow, MARTHA WASHINGTON, and the sacred
. relic was again solemnly transferred to the care and custody of the reelected Grand Master. In presenting Past Grand Master with the jewel of his rank M.'. W.'. Bro. GALLAGHER performed his most notable feat of word painting, to the delight of the recipient and his auditors as well. At the Annual Feast, Grand Master JOHNSON told the story of Grand Master BENJAMIN RUSSELL (1814), who was born September 1761. On April 19, 1775, school having been broken up, he followed the patriot soldiers to Lexington, and June 17th witnessed the battle of Bunker Hill, his father finding him in August following in Captain PUTNAM'S Connecticut company, in which he was clerk. General PUTNAM gave him an honorable discharge.' He was in the army for two years just preceding his twenty-first birthday. He was a guard over Major ANDRE on the day he was executed. He once saw a lodge of Freernasons in a tent. A sergeant major sat on an elevated seat in. the Master's chair, while WASHINGTON was sitting uncovered . among the brethren. He applied and was made a Mason soon after returning to Boston. In 1812 a kinsman was held as a prisoner on the British frigate Nymph, commanded by a Freemason. He hired a boat, reached the frigate, called on the Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;made himself known as a Freemason, with the result that his kinsman and four other American prisoners were released. Excellent addresses were made by Grand Master MCPHERSON, of Canada, and R.'. W.-. Bro. HAMILTON, of Massachusetts.
The Grand Master, rising, said: Brethren, a great question is to be aslfed soon, a question the answer tc which will mean much, not only to our day, but to the davs and the centuries
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to '•ome. 'J hat •iiiestion will be. What man of all the world is best "itted to stand at the head of a commission to draw the nations of the world now at war together in fraternal peace? H e t h e n cited E M E R S O N : Rich and various is man, that palace of sight and sound, bearing in his sense the morning and evening and the unfathomable galaxy; in his brain the Keometry of the city of GOD; in his heart the bower of love and the realms of right and wrong. The answer to that question Avill name such a-man, whose acumen, whose fair-mindedness, whose rare discretion and good judgment, whose marvelous ability is known throughout the world. He will be chosen more th.nn for any of these things, because of his love for his fellowmen. That answer will name our brother, WILLIAM HOWARD TAPT. [Great applause and cheers.] Grand Master MCPHERSON, of Ontario, I have the honor to invite you, by permission of the Grand Master, to give three cheers for Bro. WILLIA.M HOWARD TAFT. [The entire assemblage rose and cheered, and there was great and prolonged applause as Bro. TAFT rose to address the meeting.] B r o . T A P T ' S address w a s on m a s o n i c lines, b u t its distinguishing feature was his history of t h e d i s p u t e s a n d difficulties between E n g l a n d a n d C a n a d a on one side a n d t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s on t h e other, all of which h e s u m m e d u p as follows: Now, that line of precedents has built up the love between Canada and the United States in the sense that you can speak of love between nations. What is that love? Tt is a determination that nothing shall come between the nations' that shall lead to war, and that everything that can arise with reference to the rights of either or the wrongs of either can and must be settled by judicial arbitration. H i s conclusion is t h a t t h e spirit of M a s o n r y m a k e s us good citizens of t h e world in a t t e m p t i n g t o b r i n g a b o u t a republic of t h e world in t h e sense t h a t we shall h a v e no war, a n d shall settle all our difficulties on t h e principles of love a n d justice. M . - . W / . M E L V I N M ; J O H N S O N , G r a n d M a s t e r , Boston. R.-. W.'. F R E D E R I C K W . H A M I L T O N , Recording G r a n d Secretary, Boston.
YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO-1915. L o d g e s , 18; m e m b e r s , 1,156; n e t loss, 3 8 . City of Mexico, April 1, 1915. M.-. W.-. W A Y N E . A. W H I T E , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) T e h u a n t e p e c Lodge a n d Aguascalientes Lodge, believing t h a t it. would be several years before their lodges could again get to work, s u r r e n d e r e d their charters. G r a n d M a s t e r W A Y N E s a y s : " T h e s e are t h e only lodges t h a t h a v e found it impossible to hold o u t against t h e odds, a n d I t h i n k t h a t all of t h e o t h e r s will b e able to go along a n d keep t h e i r organization together; a t least, I h o p e s o . " T h e G r a n d M a s t e r expresses in t h e v e r y highest t e r m s of praise his pride in t h e devotion a n d p a t r i o t i s m manifested b y t h e York G r a n d
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Lodge of Mexico under the trying ordeals to which Mexico and its citizenship have been subjected. In the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, they express the high appreciation of the spirit of his address and the high ideals of Masonry which he has upheld. The Kansas Proceedings for 1915 were not received in time to form part of the Mexico Report on Correspondence, presented by M.'. W.-. Bro. WAYNE A. WHITE. Kansas does not appear in it except under M'ashington, 1914, where Bro. WHITE replying to the Washington criticism, says: Sorry, Bro. MCALLISTER, but you are wrong; and if the correspondence that you have is not clear enough for you to understand. I will be pleased to send you a copy of it so that you may compare them and' see where you are wrong. Bro. MILLER is correct. However, Bro. MCALLISTER, you have a very small amount of company, as only one other reviewer has your same feeling and is laboring under a wrong impression.
Notwithstanding its war and various other troubles, Mexico has held her own masonically in a very remarkable degree. When Mexico gets rid of the financial backers of HUERTA, and those responsible for the assassination of the President and other officials •who were administering the political powers of government in the Republic of Mexico, peace will again be possible in Mexico and prosperity will come with it hand in hand. Cuba is a demonstration of what is needed in Mexico. M.-. W.'. WAYNE A. WHITE, Grand Master, City of Mexico. R.'. W.'. GEORGE B . MCCLELLAN, Grand Secretary, City of Mexico. M . \ W.'. WAYNE A. WHITE, Grand Correspondent, City of Mexico. Next Annual, City of Mexico, April 20, 1916.
MICHIGAN —1915. Lodges, 431; members, 78,857; net gain, 3,893. Bay
City,
May
25,
1915.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM
M.
PEERETT,
Grand Master. The volume opens to a portrait of the Grand Master-elect, and elected and appointed officers for the year 1915-1916. Taken together it is a remarkably fine looking "aggregation." The Grand Tyler seems to say, " M y foot is upon my native heath ; " and the demurelooking Chaplain we have a suspicion can answer promptly to any demand, "Let her go, G ." We note a letter of regret from Past Grand Master MITCHELL that he could not celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his presiding as Grand Master. Two days later was his ninety-eighth birthday. He was deeply disappointed that the infirmities of old age prevented his attend-
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Grand Lodge sent telegrams with messages of love and affection, together with tributes of flowers, to Past Grand Master WILLIAM T . MITCHELL and
ABRAHAM T . METCALF.
The Grand Master laid open to his brethren the affection of his heart in a beautiful memorial to Bro. WILLIAM WENTE, the late Grand Treasurer, who died March 2, 1915. The picture he presents of the general grief—every place of- business closed, flags everywhere at halfmast, and "even the chime of bells in the Catholic Church of the Guardian Angel pealing their notes of sweetly plaintive sorrow for the departure of one beloved by all," is one stamped upon the memory of the reader of the volume, and must have made a notable and lasting impression on all present on the occasion. M.'. W.'. Bro. Lou B. WiNSOR, as Committee on Correspondence, reported, a resolution recognizing the Grand Lodge of Queensland and authorizing an exchange of Grand Representatives, which was adopted. Upon report from same committee, recognition was denied to the Grand Lodge National, Independante & Reguliere for Prance and the French Colonies. We have read carefully the'entire record of the administration of Grand Master PERRETT. We haven't space to epitomize it. There has been something doing all the time. I t has been a dignified administration, of such character as to impel the conviction upon those whose minds work by process as well as those who jump at a conclusion, that the Masonic Fraternity is well worth while all we have brought to it, and all we may bring to it, through lives of constant endeavor. I t has been an administration dominated by the heart, though guided and directed by the wisest judgment. Are you ashamed to have tears in your eyes, to be seen wiping your glasses or making illy concealed dabs at something on your cheek—a fluid. If you are, then let severely alone the sayings and doings of Bro. PERRETT. YOU will have to skip a large part of the record, everything where the heart has had full free play. M.'. W.'. Bro. Lou WiNSOR superintends the clipping department for the Grand Lodge of Michigan in its selection of censored reading matter for the Michigan brethren. This year Kansas furnishes a very large contribution, as follows: Grand Master CHANDLER and what he said on "War Relief;" the title of Judge BENSON'S oration is given; the action of the Grand Lodge in recognizing the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, and a period of "watchful waiting" for Egypt, receive comment. The report of the Special Committee on Grand Lodge Building is fully given. He notes our comments on the introductory to Grand Master PERRETT'S annual report, and says: "This introductory has interested nearly all the members of the Round Table during the past year, and it is evident that our Grand Master has achieved a great reputation among them for clothing beautiful thoughts in beautiful language."
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He copies our account of the "HARRY BROWNELL case" and the "bridge carpenter case," in which the Grand Lodge under the inspiration of its Grand Master, and on its toes to follow closely the leadership, demonstrated that it was qualified to answer correctly, the masonic conundrum: What are we here for? M.\ W.-. Bro. WINSOR'S report covers 308 pages of choice literary production. We have taken that devoted to Kansas only. M.-.W.-. GEORGE L . LUSK, Grand Master, Bay City. M.-.W.-. Lou B. WiNSOR, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Reed City. Next Annual, Battle Creek, May 23, 1916.
MINNESOTA-1915. Lodges, 257; members, 30,411; net gain, 1,602. St. Paul, January 20, 1915.
M.-. W.-. ROBERT E . DENFIELD,
Grand Master. The address is a plain and concise statement of the performance of official acts and duties in which he makes courteous reference and acknowledgment of the aid and support given him by the Past Grand Masters of the jurisdiction. Grand Orator WARREN E . GREEN delivered an interesting address, in which he says: " T h a t this year all facts and circumstances suggest a survey of the world and the nation, and direct that, as Masons, we give heed for the time to our duty as citizens and our obligations as patriots;" and then he takes up the universal topic of war. The orator takes up as a serious proposition, demanding thoughtfulconsideration, the duty of being prepared for war. We have had lots of talk for some years of the unwisdom of expenditures by a nation to prevent war; and those who advocated being ready with adequate defense in case we should be assailed have been subjected to criticism as if public enemies, despoilers of their country, and seekers of its destruction. But the nation is now awake to its defenseless condition in case war is suddenly thrust upon it, and the topic of the orator is now the topic of every thinking man or woman in America. War came like a thief in the night elsewhere, what if and the old dread of fifty-five years ago that came to every woman and man of the United States is again upon usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;because we have learned by experience that while bloviators may talk peace, peace, that after all the best preparation for peace is the armament that can enforce a demand for peace. The oration is patriotic, therefore masonic, timely and good. IRVING TODD again writes the report, and as usual is prodigal in use of words and space. Kansas gets a fine summary as the result. Kansas gets nearly two pages, one of which is given to the Kansas report. To our query asking for band instruction as to an instrument, " W h a t is a sexaphone?" he replies without batting an eyebrow: " A
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Feiiruary.
sexaphone is a typographical error." He does not approve of the Masonic Home—says " t h e Minnesota plan of affording relief is- eminently satisfactory to all concerned, at a tenth of the cost. We are no more in need of a Home than a cat has of two tails." Opinions differ in Minnesota. The President of the Minnesota Home organization answering the "cheaper" objection, says: I t must Ije conceded that one of the great objects of a Homo of this character is the increased facilities there afforded for the proper care of the old, and the education, supervision and control of tlic young, based upon the great principles of-the masonic fraternity. An incident occurring recently in one of our large cities thoroughly illustrates the great importance of this fraternal care. An old, well Ifnown and highly respected citizen was talfen ill and went to the City Hospital for rest and treatment. His condition not being considered serious, no special nurse was provided, and the presence of a member of his family was not deemed necessary. One morning, after he had been in the hospital several days, some member of the family a t the usual time called up on . the telephone to ascertain how ho had passed the night, and was informed in a matter-of-fact sort of a way that a patient of that name was dead; that he died about midnicht. It is unnecessary to ask whether this would have occurred n an institution where the inmate would have been treated as a member of a great fraternity, rather than as a patient in room number —. We sincerely hope that this stale objection may be relieved of further service by those who wisli to give some excuse for not having contributed for the erection and maintenance of our Home.
We have given both sides of the Minnesota Home argument. Illinois and Kansas used to hear them. • Neither cares for further argument now. Sorry we have no space left for Historian SWANSTROM'S report to
the Masonic Veteran Association. I t and the journal are full of interest as usual. M.-. W.'. HARRY M . BURNHAM, Grand Master, Jackson. R.-, W.-. JOHN FISHEL, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. W.-. IRVING TODD, Grand Correspondent, St. Paul.
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 19, 1916.
MISSISSIPPI —1915. Lodges, 373; members, 20,073; net gain, 639. Vicksburg, February 16,
1915.
M.'. W.'. ROBERT A. CARSON,
Grand Master. Frontispiece is a portrait of M.". W.-. JESSE M . BROOKS, the Grand
Master-elect, • Our Mississippi brethren still keep up the welcoming habit, and exercised it liberally as a preliminary to opening Grand Lodge. M.-. W.-. ALFRED W . CHEESMAN, Grand Master of Louisiana, was
then duly received with the private Grand Honors and duly welcomed and made fitting response.
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The Grand Master in the opening of his address sounds a clear call to the elevated plane that Masons should occupy, putting it in concrete form in the expression: "Be Masons in the true sense—not simply members." He pays this tribute to the late Past Grand Master FRANKLIN BURRITT (1879), who had "ruled the Craft with great wisdom." "A good man is gone; loved by his friends, hated by his enemies, misunderstood by many, he did his duty as he saw it." As we interpret it, he was a man of positive character, who lived up to his ideas of right and wrong, and did not conform to the dictation of the mob when it cried "Crucify him!" If we are correct in our diagnosis, he belongs to the "noble army of martyrs," and has not lived in vain. One such man is of more positive good in the advancement and uplift of the human race than a thousand of the spineless creatures who never have advanced an affirmative opinion, or dissented from one essentially wrong. CORRESPONDENCE.—We took leave of Bro. HARRY HOWARD last
year sorrowfully; but, like the exhibitor of Punch and Judy, he says: "Here we are again!" And he accounts for it: "The Grand Master wrote me saying I must return to my old station and" he came back. And we are glad. Kansas receives her accustomed greeting. He notes Grand Master COLE'S edict conferring the title of " Most Merciful" upon Grand Treasurer MARCH, who directed the workmen laying a corner-stone on that "hot day" to "divest themselves of their coats"—a title won by him locally on that day. He excerpts from Bro. COLE'S address what he said about the "Home;" winding up with his conclusion. He refers in high terms to Bro. STRONG'S oration; notes the action taken on the Oregon General Grand; and takes our DAVID and JONATHAN reference to Mississippi and the notable trio, POWER, SPEED and D E L A P — a n d HARRY, and
says in response: "Thank you, dear Bro. MILLER; but this, our Grand Master, BOB, brought me back from my vine and fig tree." Do you remember the old masonic refrain: "Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again." M.-.W.-. JESSE M . BROOKS, Grand Master, Clarksdale. R.'. W.'. FRED GORDON SPEED, Grand Secretary, Vicksburg.
M.-.W.-. HARRY T . HOWARD, Grand Correspondent, Biloxi. Next Annual, Greenville, February 15, 1916.
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MISSOURI —1915. Lodges,. 634; members, 63,966; net gain, 2,444. St. Louis, September 28, 1915.
M . - . W . - . T O L M A N W . COTTON,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) At the opening of Grand Master COTTON'S address we find this reference to a. well known and well loved Kansas Past Master, who was drafted for service some years ago by our Missouri brethren: On January 13. 1915, CLIFFORD C . BAKEU. one of the most lovable men we ever met, passed to the Great Beyond. He had been superintendent of the Home for several years, and was a favorite with the Home family, both old and young. The institution has suffered great loss in his death.
• The Grand Master reports a bad condition of affairs with reference to one of the lodges—that it was not enforcing the law with reference to gambling and liquor selling. He. ordered charges preferred against members for above named and alleged offenses, and in spite of the fact that they were self-confessed the lodge voted them not guilty. " I ordered an appeal taken in one case, and the Worshipful Master relieved me of this duty in two more, all of which are in the hands of your Committee on Appeals and Grievances." Grand Ma-ster ALMER E . MONRONEY and Past Grand Master WMM. ANDERSON, of the State of Oklahoma, were received and honored as distinguished visitors by Grand Lodge, responding to their welcome with most suitable and interesting remarks. The most interesting record in the volume is that made by the presentation from the Order of the Eastern Star to the Grand Lodge of the furnishings of the new Administration Building of the Masonic Home.
Mrs. LILLIE L . FLETCHER, .Worthy Grand Matron of the'
Order of the Eastern Star, made the presentation in a modest, sensible, and appropriate address. One very important thought was called to the attention of her auditors in the following: We are a p t to look upon the Home as a finished product and think that we have discharged our obligations to it; but this is an erroneous idea. We fully believe that in the eternal fitness of things the work of this grand organization must continue to live and flourish, exerting an influence that will last while time endures. A system that honors GOD and benefits mankind should be welcomed and sustained. M.-.W.'.Bro. WILLIAM F . K U H N then proceeded to make the
acceptance speech. There is no use our attempting to give a Kansas audience a synopsis of the Doctor's speech. His description of the "color scheme" was, as the old Dominie was wont to remark, "prodigeous." He illustrated it by a chameleon story—a colored woman's experience with one: She said: " When dey put dat camely on a red dress, he just turned red; when dey put dat camely on a blue dress, he just dum turned hisself blue; when dey
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put dat camely on a green dress, he just done turned hisself green, and when dey done put him on a Scotchman's kilty, dat ole fool camely just done bust hisself." [Laughter.] I do not want any of you to bust yourselves when you see the many colored carpets up stairs. But, brethren, in all seriousness, we want you to see what the Eastern Star has done. And t h e n follows a beautiful pen picture in t h e D o c t o r ' s own inimitable l a n g u a g e describing t h e magnificent gift; a n d after describing everything m i n u t e l y , he s a y s : And when you get through, go into the hospital and see the beds on which the old people are spending the last hours of their lives. Note the comforts that you find everywhere, and then you will be prepared to say: "God bless the Eastern Star." Brethren, when you and I come to the realization of that same ideal, that it is not self but our brother's good that is actuating our activities. Freemasonry will come to its own. I t matters not what your theories on religion may be, unless it goes forth in the spirit that underlies the things that we have seen here today from the hands of these women, our Freemasonry and our religion are failures and will come to naught. Only in proportion as we make men, women and children happy, is Freemasonry worth anything on this earth. I t is to this vision, brethren, you are directed. It is to this glory that the Eastern Star has pointed out to us that I would invite you. It is for this that we thank the Order of the Eastern Star. T h e necrology r e p o r t refers t o t h e d e p a r t u r e of t w o K a n s a s M a s o n s , P a s t G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n a n d G r a n d Secretary E . T . C A R R , a n d P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r D A V I D B . F U L L E R , b o t h of w h o m died d u r i n g t h e year. F r o m t h e c o m m i t t e e r e p o r t we t a k e t h e following: The former died in his ninetieth year at Glendale, Oalifornla.. M.'.W.'. Bro. FULLER died May 17, 1915, at Eureka, Kansas. He was born at Albion, Maine, January 18, 1853. " H e was one of the leading spirits in the adoption and maintenance of the Masonic Home of Kanas." CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.-. W.'.Bro. C. C. WOODS presents another of his well-considered, comprehensive reports, for which he is entitled as usual to credit of excellence. I t takes 197 pages to write the Missouri report, and Kansas is treated to such an allowance of space as to indicate that she is a favorite of her mother jurisdiction. He says: " M.'. W.\ CHARLES H . CHANDLER is a man of fine appearance, and does not indicate any shortage of crops in the Sunflower State in the recent past." The opening prayer is quoted, and the opening of the Grand Master's fully taken, and references are made to topics of the address under following heads: "Necrology;" "Lodges Constituted and Created;" "Dedication of Temple;" "Special Dispensations;" " A Special Edict;" "District Meetings;" "Masonic Home," and " F r a ternal Correspondence," all of which receive special attention. After a complimentary allusion to the Kansas Correspondence Report, he adds: " I n fact, we might say that the entire volume in-
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dicates a degree of patience and care in the makeup and arrangernent which is really unusual. All hail, Kansas!" The Missouri report comes to us too late to have the critical attention we would like to give it, for the reason that our work on the review is completed, and the printer has furnished his last proof for correction. We have done the best possible under the circumstances. M.-.W.'.FRANK R . JESSE, Grand Master, St. Louis. R.-. W.;. JOHN R . PARSON, Grand Secretary, St. Louis. M.-. W.-. C. C. WOODS, Grand Correspondent, St. Louis. Next Annual, St. Louis, September 19, 1916.
MONTANA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 96; members, 8,226; net gain, 726. Fiftieth Annual, Butte, September 16, 1914. M.-.W.-. O. P. WASMANSDORFF, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master's sketch, furnished by Bro. HEDGES, shows that he was educated at Chicago schools; then at the well known St. John's Military Academy at Delafield, Wis., finishing with the full course at the University of Wisconsin, graduating from the Engineering Department. His address covers a year of efficient and faithful service as Grand Master. He sent various Past Grand Masters as his personal representatives to make special visitation to lodges. From the reports made (some of them, by the way, models in every respect) we find the duty was ably and satisfactorily performed. We think the custom well worthy of imitation, particularly in a jurisdiction of such magnificent distances between the Grand Master's residence and many of the lodges. From the report of President E. C. DAY (P.-.G.-.M.-. 1897) of the Masonic Home, we learn that Past Master CHARLES WEITFLE made quite a visit to the Home, and was so much impressed with its work that he gave the Home a piano. Later he made the Home a gift of $1,000, that will be known hereafter as the WEITFLE endowment. A letter was also written by the giver that was full of warm appreciation for the character of the Home work. A report favoring payment of expenses of Grand Master and another- representative at future "conferences of Grand Masters" evoked discussion, and was finally "laid on the table." It has always been a masonic rule that any kind of a dilatory motion could not be entertained in a masonic body, and that a motion " t o lay the report on the table " was unmasonic. So far as advised the rule is still generally accepted. M.-. W.-. Bro. CALLOWAY in discussion of "what to do with masonic gossips and those who despitefully use blackball," said: "If it can be proved to the satisfaction of a lodge of Masons that a member has
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violated his duty in either respect, he ought to be made an example of for the general benefit of the Craft." That is good law. The efficiency of Grand Secretary HEDGES; T. H. C. O. L. or some other equally good reason raised his salary from $1,200 to $1,500 per annum. "The good that men do lives after them." Grand Secretary HEDGES in presenting a retiring Grand Master with the customary testimonial, said: " I t was the custom of my good father during his long service as Grand Secretary when it fell to him to select testimonials for retiring Grand Masters, to choose something that a man might share with her whom he was fortunate to call his wife." He then, following the Montana custom, presented him with a "silver set as a testimonial from your brethren of the Grand Lodge to commemorate your year of service as Grand Master." Our Montana brethren have made a most commendable improvement on the junk platter business. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;When
Past
Grand
Master H. S. H E F N E R
began his 1914 report he said in part: "Aside from the guerilla warfare in Mexico, peace again reigns all over the world, etc. * * * We trust that hereafter no more recourse will be had to the bullet and the bayonet in settling controversies among nations." THUCYDIDES once suggested, " History repeats itself." The world went very well with a lot of young fellows fifty-five years ago, and they were looking forward, anxious to be of service in making crooked paths straight in anticipation of the coming of the Prince of Peace. And yet in a few brief months war had come; they experienced its reality, "And the stern joy which warriors feel In foemen worthy of their steel."
That war at its best, notwithstanding the many illustrations of a humanitarian side, was well characterized by the song, "When this cruel war is over;" but its participants today stand aghast at their inability to comprehend the atrocities now being committed in the name of war, and say reverently: "Thank GOD; Thou cans't not say I did it!" It is considerable of a strain on our "neutrality" to even think of this war. Bro. HEFNER briefly reviews the Kansas volume for 1914, copying in commendation Bro.'COLE'S decision, the Masonic Home reference, and his conclusion. He says Bro. STRONG'S oration is replete with most interesting matter, and he takes in evidence what he said about "the Roman Colleges of Builders." The honor to Bro. R. F. GOULD and our conclusion are noted. M.'. W.'. LEWIS A. SMITH, Grand Master, Butte. R.'. W.". CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R . , Grand Secretary, Helena.
M.'. W.'. H. S. HEFNER, Grand Correspondent, Helena. Next Annual, Great Falls, September 15, 1915.
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NEBRASKA —1915. Lodges, 260; members, 22,305; net gain, 1,183. Omaha, June 8, 1915. M.-. W.-. THOMAS M . DAVIS, Grand Master. Four Past Grand Masters have laid down the working tools during the past year, to wit:
M.". W.". Bros. GEORGE BELL FRANCE, HARRY
PORTER D E U E L , MARTIN DUNHAM, and JOHN JACKSON MERCER.
Upon report of R.-. W.". Bro. FRANCIS E . WHITE, of the Correspondence Committee, the Grand Lodge of Porto Rico was recognized and an exchange of representatives authorized. Grand Lodge has made provisions, covered by necessary appropriations, for the erection, upon property purchased for the purpose, of a Children's Masonic Home at Fremont, Nebraska. The Order of the Eastern Star has actively and financially assisted in the Children's Masonic Home matter. ~^ The Grand Orator delivered the usual "interesting and instructive" oration and mailed his only copy to the Grand Secretary, but it failed to reach the office of the latter, and is not published in the Proceedings. M.-. W.'. Bro. THOMAS M . DAVIS, Grand Master, called for the report of Past Grand Master HARRY H . WILSON, who was the representative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska at the Grand Peace Festival held at Niagara Falls, Ontario, July 16, 1914, who made report, and on motion the address delivered by him as such representative on such occasion was ordered printed, and appears in the Proceedings. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master CHARLES J. PHELPS pre-
sented the report of the committee. Kansas for 1915 receives favorable mention, Grand Master CHANDLER'S "ocean voyage" being taken bodily. The Masonic Hall entertainment for profit decision is copied. The "inspiring oration" by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON, as Grand Orator, receives commendation. The "favorable fraternal treatment" of the Nebraska Proceedings by the Kansas correspondent is noted. M.-.W.-. SAMUEL S. WHITING, Grand Master, Lincoln. R.-. W.-. FRANCIS E . WHITE, Grand Secretary, Omaha. M.-.W.'. CHAS. J. PHELPS, Grand Correspondent, Schuyler. Next Annual, Omaha, June 6, 1916.
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NEVADA-1915. Lodges, 23; members, 1,939; loss, 36. Reno, June 8,1915.
M.'. W.-. THEODORE J. STEINMETZ, Grand.
Master. Discussing the St. Louis Conference of Grand Masters, Grand Master STEINMETZ said in his address: These meetings bring about a general exciiange of ideas. They are a step towards general uniformity, and great good should come therefrom, now that the General Grand Lodge idea has been almost universally condemned. I t is to be hoped that in the future the Grand Lodge of Nevada may be represented.
The great trouble in arriving at " a general uniformity" consists in the fact that " a general exchange of ideas" is not possible among those whose experience as a Grand Master has hardly passed the period devoted to installation and entrance upon duty as Grand Masters. The questions which generally vex and harass a Grand Master are not usually theoretical, but those evolved by necessity from experience. As a rule a Grand Master enters upon his duties, as such, with little or no knowledge of the manner in which the problems that will arise to vex him have been considered, cared for, settled or bungled in other Grand Jurisdictions. As a rule his conception of a Grand Master's duties has been confined to, and not exceeded the limitations of the ritual. If he has served a long novitiate on some important committee and has mastered its duties and law so far, well for him; if he has been a Grand Representative of a jurisdiction that has had a "DRUMMOND" to mould its law, and methods of administration, well for him, particularly if he has carefully read, and studied, and familiarized himself with such DRUMMOND'S knowledge of law, usage and approved administration. But the ordinary novitiate to a Grand Master's duties and responsibilities, as a rule, is not endowed, MiNERVA-Iike, with such knowledge and wisdom. Even if endowed with a desire for it, he has a long, long way to the Tipperary of the fulfillment of his desire; and there are not a few who. are smothered in the trenches at the outset, asphyxiated by the gaseous fumes of their own conceit. Under any method of selection so far evolved there has been no such general masonic uniformity obtained. Whether the method of selection can be arranged so as to have a general uniformity in the character of its representatives, should be the first question to be settled, in our judgment. What is your plan, brethren? The Grand Master closes with a high tribute to Freemasonry. The Committee on Correspondence made a special report, which was adopted. I t contained two sectionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^one recommending that "Grand Lodge oin with the Grand Lodge of Louisiana in requesting the Senators and members of Congress of the United States to assist in obtaining the privilege of erecting such memorial stones in the Wash-
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ington monument for such Grand Lodges F. & A. M. as desire so to do." We move to amend by introducing a resolution of inquiry whether there is anything in their fealty to the Roman Pope on the part of any Government officials incompatible with their duties and allegiance to the Government of the United States, by which American citizens are now precluded from adding memorial stones to the Washington monument, according to the plans for the completion of the same, and that this resolution of inquiry be addressed to such officials and advisors of the President of the United States as are now hindering and impeding the completion, in such manner, of the Washington monument. If the objection of the Pope is not a paramount consideration, Xansas Masons desire to contribute to the completion of the monu;ment to their illustrious brother. The second resolution reconynends the union of the Grand Lodge "with the Grand Lodge of The Netherlands in such preliminary steps :as it may propose for the formation of a General International Masonic Peace Union." Consideration was deferred of the masonic status of the Grand Lodge of France, and incidentally that of a lodge in Manila, chartered by the Grand Orient of Portugal, until next Annual. CORRESPONDENCE.—Commissioner of Review EDWARD C . VAN-
DERLIETH says that Grand Master COLE looks energetic, capable and kindly—three excellent characteristics for a leader of Masons. He takes Bro. COLE'S introduction; what he says about the study of the law of Masonry; records his decision and considers his conclusion "worth while"—copying it. He makes the notation, " A credit to his scholarship" on Bro. STRONG'S oration, and copies enough to make demonstration of his statement. The Nevada "Commissioners of Review" have always said a kind word for the' Kansas laborer in its moral vineyard—we mean its Commissioners of Review." You can't poke fun at that ponderous title. The volume before us is true to standard, and we enjoy its honest, hearty desire that we may "live long and prosper." What we said about "heart failure" over an acknowledgment of "good acts," gets this hearty indorsement: Bight you are. There is just as much greatness in owning a good turn as In the doing it. If a brother do well, show that you are brotherly by commending him. Stint not affection while it can be given. Show appreciation of every human soul that GOD sends to live close to you. He is one who recognized the good in his fellow^man and told him of it. Are not such words worth while?
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Of our comments about "tender" under South Carolina, he says: " I s a new one on us." Sorry we cannot take any more, Bro. V. M.'.W.-. BENJ. W . COLEMAN, Grand Master, Carson City. R.'. W.'. EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, Grand Secretary and Commissioner of Review, Carson City. Next Annual, Reno, June 13, 1916.
NEW BRUNSWICK - 1 9 1 4 . Lodges, 39; members, 3,539; net gain, 219, Fredericton, August 25, 26, 1914.
M.-. W.". FRED. J. G. KNOWL-
TON. Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait of the Grand Master-elect, M.'. W.". HEDLEY V. B. BRIDGES, L L . D .
On June 21, 1914, the Sunday nearest to the Festival of Saint John the Baptist, the Grand Lodge convened, and with the Craft of the city lodges attended a special service at Trinity Church, conducted by v.". W.'. Grand Chaplain the Rev. R. A. ARMSTRONG, rector of Trinity Church. The text was: "Strength and beauty of the Lord. The glory of character is strength." The sermon is a beautiful one, and of a character to win our support to the annual sermon. The Grand Lodge has had within its subordinate bodies and members what was known as the Masonic Hall Company, holding a total of 2,305}^^ shares of stock of a par value of $46,111.00. Last year the Grand Master suggested the purchase by Grand Lodge of 432 3^ shares held by other Masonic Bodies, and the 454 shares held by persons and estates, which, with the 1,419 shares held by Grand Lodge, made up the grand total of 2,305 J^ shares above named. The Board of General Purposes were authorized to acquire the stock, if possible. This was done, the bodies holding shares making a free gift of the same, the shares held by individual owners being paid for in cash. Necessary legislation was enacted, and other steps necessary to complete the change of ownership were taken, and entire matter satisfactorily concluded. The Fund of Benevolence shows an increase of assets of $1,528.35 over last year's report, the total par value of the fund's investments now being $14,500; the grand total of money and securities being $19,323.72. The Committee on Foreign Relations, after partial report on the French Grand Bodies, asked further time, and matter was deferred until next annual meeting. The New Brunswick volume is well printed upon good paper, and we only find one thing that we have to criticiseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the discrepancy in
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membership. On the general principle that the last expression is the one that should govern and is to be taken, we find the total membership to be 3,539, with a net gain of 219 over last year's report. M.'. W.-. HEDLEY V. B. BRIDGES, Grand Master, Fredericton. R.-. W.-. J. TWINING HARTT, Grand Secretary, St. John. Next Annual, St. John, April 6, 1915.
NEW HAMPSHIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 80; members, 10,910; net gain, 128. Manchester, December 29, 1914.
M.'. W.-. STEPHEN S. JEWETT,
Grand Master. A portrait of M.-. W.-. JOHN PENDER, Grand Master 1892-1893, appears as frontispiece. Forty Grand Representatives in behalf of their jurisdictions made obesiance to and received the welcome of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. During the stormy political days started for the destruction of Masonry by THURLOW WEED, there was a Mason who recanted, who afterward by the death of his superior became President of the United States. The Grand Lodge of Kansas has had two New England representatives who were weighted with his name. We have always felt that it was a handicap against masonic preferment. The address of Grand Master JEWETT is a good one. We say amen to what he says about the possibility of our liberties being transgressed, and in such event that " t h e men in the forefront of the line in defense of truth, justice and rational liberty will be men of our Order." That has always been the general rule. He reports that the sum of $1,215.74 had been sent to the treasury of the Masonic War Relief Association in Ohio. We note that the graves of the Past Grand Masters of New Hampshire were honored with recognition and decoration on St. John's Day. Grand Lodge by an amendment to its Constitution made wise provision for a Charity Fund institution and maintenance. It cost one lodge thirty-four dollars to get its charter out of the limbo provided for delinquents, and then only by reason of the grace extended it by Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge appointed a committee of three to confer with the representatives of the other masonic Grand Bodies of the jurisdiction in reference to a support of the Washington Memorial Association. The Finance Committee's report shows payment to W M . B . MELISH, chairman Executive Committee War Relief Association, of $1,293.74. Grand MasterJEWETT did so well that he was given a second term, as also was the Deputy:
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We also note that ABRAHAM LINCOLN GARMON is on deck as Senior Grand Warden. ABRAHAM LINCOLN never took the obligation as a Mason. So far as its influence upon his individual life was concerned it would have been a work of "supererogation" (SUMNER); from his earliest childhood until his spirit returned to its great First Source, he stood four squared to all the world without fault, spot or blemish. Honest Old A B E was a characterization that had to be confessed, and that could not be avoided.
If Bro. ABRAHAM LINCOLN GARMON
proves true to name, he will be a record breaker as Grand Master, and that is some task in New Hampshire. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.-. Bro. HARRY M . CHENEY presents
his ninth report, and we begin with this from his introduction: " T h e vital thing which Freemasonry does to a worth while man is to give him' opportunities. It confers no powers, creates no caste, ennobles no life, save only as service and sacrifice does these things." Kansas for 1915 is fully reviewed and has generous treatment. He notes the presence of their representative, "our own Bro. CHASE." Sure,- he was present! We don't know of anything to keep him away, unless the judge should get a funeral notice—his own. He notes that " T h e laws of Kansas have been so splendidly revised that only one decision was necessary; we are inclined to credit more of this to the common sense of Masters of lodges than to the revision itself. We will not admit that any less degree of intelligence exists in that entire jurisdiction." He finds all sorts of good things said about the Masonic Home by Grand Master CHANDLER. "This topic of his is especially interesting;" and reaching the end of the address he pronounces it " a splendid one—good enough for any Grand Lodge on earth." When he reaches the addenda, and finds Bro. CHANDLER Vermont born. New Hampshire fashioned, and Kansas cultured, in the joy of his heart he exclaims: " There's a Yankee for you; Kansas opportunities have simply expanded him." Yes, in more ways than one---we doubt if ever physically New Hampshire or Vermont could have expanded the frame they gave him to its present 245 pounds measure of "perfection;" and in other respects you have liis record. The Kansas Correspondence Report receives generous praise; and after noting our attention to Past Grand Master WIGGINS' historical address, makes a safe guess that " t h e facts of early masonic history" form the basis of our particular "wanity." Under Pennsylvania, we find this: " T h e Committee on Library made a report in which the acquisition of an autographic letter of IJAFAYETTE for the Library and Museum is announced, and the committee say of it: " I t may not be known to you that this is the only masonic letter of General LAFAYETTE of which there is any knowledge."
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Bro. C H E N E Y t h e n s a y s : " N e w H a m p s h i r e h a s a very modest library a n d no m u s e u m . " B u t in care of t h e G r a n d Secretary is a tiny b i t of p a p e r which r e a d s : I much regret the impossibility I am under, in consequence of previous and positive engagements to attend my brothers of the Masonic Humane Lodge of Rochester, on the celebration which they contemplate on the 24th. My heart will be with them, and I beg them to accept my fraternal attachment and good wishes. Dover, June 23, 1825. LAFAYETTE. M.-.W.-. S T E P H E N S . J E W E T T , G r a n d M a s t e r , Laconia. M.-,W.-. H A R R Y M . C H E N E Y , G r a n d Secretary and G r a n d Corres p o n d e n t , Concord. N e x t Annual (127th), Concord, M a y 17, 1916
NEW JERSEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. .Lodges, 194; m e m b e r s , 40,569; net gain, 1,895. One h u n d r e d a n d t w e n t y - e i g h t h Annual, T r e n t o n , April 2 1 , 22, 1915. M,-. W.-. C H A R L E S P . R u s s , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) As t h e Grand M a s t e r was a b o u t to call G r a n d Lodge to order. G r a n d T r e a s u r e r BURK presented him with a gavel m a d e from wood used in t h e construction of t h e old Wabash, a b a t t l e s h i p t h a t w a s built in 1858, a n d afterward, during 1861-1865, was a flagship of t h e U . S. N a v y . I n his opening G r a n d M a s t e r R u s s said in p a r t : Wisdom, strength and beauty, those wonderful attributes, ate with us now as we hope they will be eternally. The wisdom to determine that which is hallowed above and beyond; the strength to magnify our efforts toward our being's inevitable determination, and the beauty of a life's adherence to a purity of aim and nobility of e.xecution to lay at His feet. I can but revert agaze upon a dying year. I can but usher in the diwn of a tomorrow. T h e G r a n d Master gave a decision t h a t a brother u n d e r suspension shall n o t be subjected t o dues during t h e period of his suspension. This, on r e p o r t of t h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e Committee, was a d o p t e d as t h e law of t h e jurisdiction. Distinguished visitors from N e w York, P e n n s y l v a n i a a n d Delaware were received and cordially welcomed. W e frequently r e a d of " s h o w e r s " in anticipation of t h e marriage of two y o u n g people. T h e y were u n k n o w n in t h e now considered p o k y d a y s of nearly fifty years ago. I t . was a quiet C h r i s t m a s E v e last D e c e m b e r , after the evening meal, when a venerable couple in N e w Jersey were counting their mercies as t h e y s u m m e d u p the' completion of fifty y e a r s ' enjoyment a n d fulfillment, w h e n in c a m e a messenger of good will representing t h e M a s o n s of N e w Jersey, and a t their b e h e s t a n d in their behalf, as t h e living personal e m b o d i m e n t of their u n i t e d
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love, proceeded t o pledge their sincerity of t h e l a t t e r with m a n y shining t a b l e t s of solid gold. T h e r e were dispatches, a n d missives b y post b y scores a n d h u n d r e d s , all bringing t o t h e venerable couple messages a n d p r o t e s t a t i o n s of their abounding a n d abiding love. We are pleased t o n o t e t h e appreciation shown their G r a n d I n structor b y his b r e t h r e n of t h e Craft of N e w Jersey, and his glowing acknowledgment of t h e s a m e . T h a t R.'. W.-. B r o . H E N R Y S . H A I N E S is w o r t h y of it all, a n d t h a t t h e same was well merited goes w i t h o u t saying. N e w Jersey comes forward with a substantial t o k e n of appreciation of t h e valuable services of R O B T . A. S H I R R E P S , N e w Jersey correspondent, b y an a p p r o p r i a t i o n of $500 for the committee, a n d a further appropriation of $100 for translation purposes. T h e r e are two w a y s of keeping a good m a n d o w n ; in N e w Jersey t h e y weight t h e m d o w n . M.'. W.-. B r o . B E N J . F . W A K E F I E L D , P a s t G r a n d Secretary, is t o receive $2,000 per a n n u m , his ability for active service h a v i n g expired. We noted last year t h e d e a t h of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J O S E P H W . CONGDON. A line in t h e address of M.'. W.". B r o . R u s s tells t h e whole story of his life: " E n d u e d with a kind and generous spirit, his life exemplified daily t h e t r u e principles of our F r a t e r n i t y . " Bro. R O B T . A. S H I R R E F S can point a moral more successfully w i t h his little pen t h a n a n y one does who uses the more ponderous " b i g stick." His reference u n d e r C a n a d a to the action of t h e D i s t r i c t D e p u t y is a case in point. Under C u b a , B r o . S. shows b y a citation of " defectos fisicos," a rare proficiency in t h e s t u d y of Spanish, and indicates a familiarity t h a t enables him t o t h i n k in Spanish. H e has not read after B r o . R . carefully, or he would h a v e noted his references to, and devotion for, Cornell University, where his s t u d e n t days were passed. T h e irrepressible correspondent, Bro. ROBT. A. S H I R R E F S , of N e w Jersey, did n o t know w h a t a majestic figure he was presenting in h i s o p e n i n g : " M . ' . W . - . B r o . C H A R L E S H . CHANDLER, as C a p t a i n of t h e Craft, stood to 'loo' a r d ' on t h e quarterdeck, a n d we t r u s t after giving the proper fore a n d aft hitch to his braces, hailed t h e crew as follows (giving opening). One lodge w i t h a m i l i t a r y constituency needed speeding u p a n d a blanket, a n d got it t h u s (noting dispensation for seven u n d e r m a r c h i n g orders): The practical discrimination against ofBcers and men of the United States Army and Navy noticeable at times elsewhere has never been shown in Kansas. On the contrary, Hancock Lodge N .311 was instituted at Fort Leavenworth by the Grand Lodge of Kansas for their special benefit and convenience, and has been a model lodge in every respect. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s reference t o war relief, and t h e c o m m i t t e e ' s report thereon, commending t h e action taken, b y which hysteria a n d imposition were avoided, are fully cited. Bro. S H I R R E F S balked on t h e " G O D save t h e S t a t e , " a t t h e end of the installation ode; we did also when we came t o copy it, b u t we con-
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eluded that if Bro. SHIRREFS, the installing officer, ordered it sung, it
surely was all right. Perhaps, however, the Jersey Poet Laureate had better cut it out, and supply something less involved. To our statement of the Kansas conditions by way of contrast to those of Europe, he cuts in with: Well, what of it? We need some of it on the Atlantic seaboard to reduce the cost of our daily bread, as well as some of it in our business (we operate a seaboard terminal grain elevator between meals), and Bro. MATTHEW needn't gloat over conditions that work hardships to us foreigners. There is a suggestion of similarity between his and the report of Hon. F . D. COBURN, formerly secretary of the Kansas Board of Agriculture; and a clipping from a recent newspaper indicates why it is merely a suggestion. For instance, COBURN irradiated the common hen thus: fomitted; it is part of the Kansas catechism.—M.] L a t e r o n he sized up K a n s a s t h u s : Every morning during the plowing season the farmers go Into a corn field as large as the whole State of New Jersey; every noon during the harvest the harvesters come to dinner from a wheat field of 20,000 acres more than the State of Delaware, and every night MARY calls the cattle home fr m a pasture larger than Pennsylvania. We liiss our hand to MARY; and the last but not the least compliment we can pay these Kansas literateurs is to take Bro MILI^ER'S statement of masonic membership and put it at the end of our humble but truthful report. fQ. V.) M.-.W.'. EDWARD M . SEARING, Grand Master, Trenton. R.-. W.-. THEO. B . TOWNLEY, Grand Secretary, Trenton.
W.'. ROBT. A. SHIRREFS, Grand Correspondent,
Elizabeth.
Next Annual (129th), Trenton, April 19, 1916.
NEW MEXICO —1914. Lodges, 42; members, 3,361; net gain, 153. Albuquerque, October
19-21, 1914.
M.-.W.'. NATHAN JAFFA,
Grand Master. Portraits of Past Grand Masters EDWARD A. GABOON (1902-1903), JOHN C . SLACK (1903-1904), and
GEORGE W . WARD (1904-1905)
appear in the volume. The Grand Master's address opens with a beautiful and sympathetic reference to those suffering by reason of the terrible war in the Old World. The Grand Master received invitations to about a dozen important masonic events from Grand Lodges; in a few instances from subordinate bodies. Some of the invitations were to notable events, and their acceptance would have conduced to the consideration of the dignity and importance of their Grand Body, and some doubtless ordinary junkets. Our Eastern brethren consider these events of more importance than do those of the West; and provide for the presence of their Grand
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Bodies by their accredited representatives, which we think a wise provision. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee recently (1914) held its one hundredth anniversary. Illinois was there by her Grand Master, who reflected great honor upon his jurisdiction; Canada's representative received notable honor. But the host of Tennessee's masonic children were alone conspicuous by their absence. Kentucky was present only by a Virginia proxy. Missouri, her daughter Kansas and the latter's numerous progeny, all failed to attend and make obeisance due, as "kith and kin." The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Oregon (perhaps in anticipation of Oregon's duty when it shall have organized its "General Grand") rushes into print with a very general and indefinite plan to raise money for the relief of all the distressed worthy members of our fraternity, their widows and orphans wherever dispersed through their respective Grand Jurisdictions in the grief-stricken zones of the nations at war. The money " t o be paid and distributed wisely and upon a plan to be afterward formulated." The holder of the 'bag' is not named, and the scheme is open to the charge of being very indefinite and uncertain. Correspondence on the part of a certain Grand Body tendering aid to the regular Grand Lodges in the war zone, elicits from each the like response of appreciation for the offer; and a willingness to accept proffered aid should necessity require. The impulse to do something is praiseworthy; but the new man with the glare of the fire in his eyes, is liable to throw the crockery and looking-glass out of the upper floor window, and safely carry the feather bed down the front staircase. After a couple of "breaks," the Grand Lodge wisely resolved to communicate with the lodges in an effort to raise a fund to be used by the Grand Master for masonic relief in the European war zone. M.'.W.'. Bro. JAMES H . WROTH, in a well written and carefully composed review of 174 pages, reflected great credit upon the jurisdiction of New Mexico, according to his usual custom. He reviews Kansas for 1914. He expresses his delight over Grand Master COLE'S decision, and says: "This was very properly agreed to by the Committee on Jurisprudence." Differing with our views on "organized charity," he says: "To our minds organized charity is liable to lead us to two problems, 'Pauperism and painful distribution.' " The only answer to a speculation of this kind is to take the speculator to our Masonic Home and show him how it works, and what it is, in concrete form. We never miss an opportunity to visit the Kansas Masonic Home. It is a real Home; and it has sent out a battalion of boys and girls who have written letters expressingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and who come back to express their personal sense of gratitude to the Masons of Kansas for the best home they rememberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the home that gave them a chance for education, and to fit themselves for life's duties and responsibilities.
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In whatwesaid about "instructing a younger brother in working;" Bro. WROTH says:
" B r o . MILLER expresses our own views."
We regret to note that Bro. WROTH found it necessary to have the help of an assistant, Bro. GEORGE CLIFFORD, in preparing some of the
reviews, and to whom he has expressed his thanks for helping him out; and his resignation from' the committee doubtless confirms the report that he had found it necessary to go to hospital for surgical treatment. His absence is a distinct loss to the Round Table. M.-.W.-. RALEIGH F . HARE, Grand Master, State College. R.'. W.\ ALPHEUS A . K E E N , Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. R.-. W.". JOHN M I L N E , Grand Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Albuquerque, October 11, 1915.
NEW SOUTH WALES - 1 9 1 4 . Lodges, 255; members, 20,477; net gain, 1,749. The record begins with a Special Communication on the 18th of August, 1913, a t which the" Grand Master elect was installed and duly proclaimed. M.'. W.\ CHARLES U . CARUTHERS, the Grand Master, appointed R.-. W.-. EDWARD HUNGERFORD Deputy Grand Master.
The Grand Master's address takes a high plane of thought and action too extended for the limits of our review. There is a significant fact, however, disclosed. He speaks of a venomous attack from the pulpit of St. Mary's Cathedral, as follows: " I am afraid it points to what one might expect if we were still under the temporal power of the papal hierarchy." One of its points of attack is "State Education," to which, in answering the question, "Will Masonry unite humanity?" he thus refers: Liberty and education are being developed; the various countries throughout the world are taking up education as a state duty; they are leaving the chiu-ches to look after religion; and so the rriental evolution will be still more extensively developed.- One has to consider the appalling amount o; ignorance in the world, the many even in civilized countries that cannot read and write. I read the other day that in Spain, out of seventeen million people, twelve million could not read or write. So Masonry will help to do its part, will help to spread enlightenment, will help to develop the best and inhibit or suppress the worst in humanity.
In his personal reference to the attack by "this mythagogue from the land of Saints and no snakes," "this learned Hibernian hierophant," he says: " I t is said that in the sixteenth century there was printed over the western gate of the city of Galway the following: "From the furies of the O'FLAHERTYS, Good Lord deliver u s . " I think three-fourths of the people of Sydney may well say: "From the furies of KELLY and O'REILLY, Good Lord deliver u s . " * * *
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Our circle is large enough and wide enough for all humanity, " I n 1 s language citizens of every nation may converse; At its altar men of all religions may kneel; To its creed disciples of every faith may subscribe.''
The deaths of two distinguished members of the Correspondence Committee are noted, viz.: Chairman W.'. Bro. L. WHITFIELD and W.-. Bro. W. F. SCHBY. At the Quarterly, June 10,1914, the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was granted fraternal recognition and an interchange of representatives made. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bro. S. SCOTT YOUNG, chairman, recalling
Bro. TiTCOMB, of Alabama, reverently says: " W e stand bareheaded as a silent tribute of love and respect to this pure-souled veteran, whom we doubt not received an 'abundant' and victorious entry .into that Grand Lodge above to which his eyes and desires were so frequently lifted." Kansas for 1914 is amply and considerately reviewed. Bro. COLE'S address is called upon for its opening and its conclusion, Bro. S. Y. regretting he could not take the latter entire. He expressed a desire to reproduce Chancellor STRONG'S oration, but space restriction did not permit. He took a generous portion of the "exquisitely worded appreciation of the 542 Kansas Masons and other distinguished brethren submitted by the Necrology Committee. Noticing the meeting of the "Association of Past Grand Masters," he says: " W e like the Table Lodge idea." We were figuring on cutting out the index of our report, when, reading his kind reference to our work, we saw this: " T h e Correspondence has an excellent index which enables the reader to turn up any point on which he may desire information." Under North Carolina, V.'. W.\ Bro. CLAUDE MANNING expresses
the thought that North Carolina might have "been a little more chivalrous toward the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, considering the continuous state of turmoil of the country, etc.;" and adds considerately and wisely: "Grand Lodges with just the same power of forming conclusions as North Carolina have granted recognition to the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, and we hope that, when the next Proceedings come for review, we will see that North Carolina has fallen into line." We find a like broad, comprehensive and wise view taken in regard to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands by W.'. Bro. S. ScoTT YOUNG.
There is an excellent review of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico at the end of the report, by V.-. W.-. Bro. CLAUDE MANNING. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM THOMPSON, Grand Master, Sydney. R.-. W.-. ARTHUR H . BRAY, Grand Secretary, Sydney.
W.'. S. ScoTT YOUNG, chairman Correspondence Committee.
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NEW YORK - 1915. Lodges, 837; members, 192,463; net gain, 6,284. New York City, May 4, 1915.
M.-. W.'. GEORGE FREIFIELD,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Next to the opening cover of the volume are eight pages containing a circular letter to the Craft by the Grand Master, entitled, " A Plea for Peace to Free and Accepted Masons." I t cannot, with any degree of justice to Grand Master FREIFIELD'S forcible presentation, be faithfully epitomized, and our space, already trespassed upon, is inadequate to excerpt it bodily, as we would like to do. He notes that in this enlightened twentieth century of the Christian era we stand face to face with a cruel, savage, wicked war. After a statement of the horrors of the situation, he asks: " I s there no power capable of causing the murderous conflict to cease?" Instead of coming —as men and Masons always come—to that Power we always consider when earthly -powers fail, he still refers to influences that may be brought to bear upon the combatants. " T h e Church of the Living GOD still lives;" and there is another silent, yet potent force' in the world spreading its influence far and wide. I t craves world power and universal sway, not at the sword's point, but through the spirit of one great principle—brotherhood. He asks the question: "Shall not the Church of GOD and the brotherhood of Masonry take advanced ground? He presents many suggestions to consider, but the conclusion he makes at last is that while keeping before our brotherhood the considerations involved in the situation, "with open minds, mercifiil hearts, thoughtful brains, and kindly spirits, looking ever for a great leader, not of one nation or tribe, but of all the people of every nation on the face, of the earth, who shall show us the way of righteousness and guide us in the paths of peace!" When we get through with our efforts of all kinds, the only finite solution we can reach is this: There is strength alone in the arm of the Almighty. " G O D reigns." Up to May 6, 1915, the sum of $451,416.62 had been received to the fund for the redemption of the debt on the New York City property of the fraternity. The children's building at the Home, to cost $70,000, is under contract for erection, corner-stone to be laid May 18, 1915. It is to be known as the Knights Templar Building. The German lodges of New York collected a widows and orphans' fund of $20,000, which was sent abroad. The Master of the oldest French lodge in the State was a visitor at the great German harvest home festival for their Home at Toppan, openly indicating his conception of the spirit of Masonry; and a month later the Grand Master, the President of the German Temple Association, and the District
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Deputy of the German district, visited that French lodge, "crowded to its doors with members and visitors." Can't help it: if it is monitorial: "Behold how good and blessed it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." I t beats "trench" visitations all hollow. R.-. W.-. Bro. OssiAN LANG, Grand Historian, gave an interesting account of J. T. DESAGULIBRS, whom he calls the "spiritual founder of our fraternity." He credits him with' inspiring the formation of the 1717 London and Westminster organization, which would be two years before he was Grand Master (1719) of that body; and if, as English authority seems to confirm, he was rnade Grand Master less than a year after he became a Mason, both events taking place in 1719, it would be crowding the mourners considerably to credit him as above stated. Bro. LANG'S account of the introduction of FREDERICK THE GREAT to Masonry is quite interesting. The record does not disclose where he was made a Mason, but as he was practically confined to Sans Souci at the time, we think the account crediting it to have been done there, is doubtless correct. Bros. W M . SHERER, EMIL FRENKBL and EMANUEL LOEWENSTBIN
present the Report on Correspondence, calling attention to the fact that the Temple of Solomon typified JEHOVAH, and was dedicated to His holy name. So does Masonry typify the soul of the divine and glorifies JEHOVAH. The committee recalls the admonition of the good book: "Remove not the ancient landmarks which thy fathers have set." On request of committee, application of the new Grand Lodge of France, National, Independent and Regular, was deferred for further information. Kansas for 1915 is briefly epitomized. Grand Master COLE'S reference to the work of the Revision Committee and his decision are taken. Bro. SHERER notes our comment on promotion to "Venerable," and reviews Kansas kindly. M.-.W.-. GEORGE FREIFIELD, Grand Master, Brooklyn. M.-.W.'. EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, Grand Secretary, New York. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM SHERER, Grand Correspondent, New York. Next Annual, New York. (No date given.)
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NORTH CAROLINA —1915. Lodges, 421; members, 23,969; net gain, 1,090. Raleigh,
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M / . W.-. JOHN
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ALDERMAN,
Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait ofrthe Grand Master-elect, M.\ W.'. FRANK P. HOBGOOD, J R .
The Grand Master opened his address with a feeling reference to the appalling conditions in the war-stricken nations of the East, and that our only dependence and help must come from the GOD who shapes the destinies of the nations. He suggested and requested that all Masons assembled a t their next regular communication offer up to the Great GOD of the Universe an earnest petition for the speedy restoration of peace among the nations. He suggested a form of prayer that might be used by Chaplains or Masters who preferred it to wording their own petitions. We have our own peculiar ideas,as to the efficacy and propriety of prayer a t certain times and under certain conditions. We don't feel an urgent call to advise the Lord to interfere just now. While we believe in Quaker principles, if we were of Belgian parentage, we incline to the belief that we would take off our Quaker coat, and say "Lie there, Quaker," until this unpleasantness has been properly evened up, so that the Lord will feel justified in referring the subsequent proceedings. _ : The Grand Orator R. C. DUNN made an eloquent address upon the topic, "Masonry." We find a portrait of, and memorialof the life and character of JAMES SOUTHGATE: "For twenty-five years he was reviewer for the Grand Chapter, Grand Lodge, Grand Commandery and the Grand Council of North Carolina." Born July 26, 1832, at Edgefield, Va., he died October 28, 1914. At time of his death was Dean of the Corps of Correspondents in Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery for the United States. We have credited him with thirty-one years' experience . as Grand Chapter correspondent. His service to Masonry covered sixty-one years full of zeal, ability and efficiency. We are pleased to note the gift of a beautiful gold watch and chain from Grand Lodge to Bro. A. B. ANDREWS, J R . , in token of the love and esteem in which he is held by Grand Lodge, and also in appreciation of his valuable services as attorney in demonstrating that telling the truth about a snide organization was not a libel. Incidentally we note that Bro. A. is Deputy Grand Master-^" One more river to cross." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master JOHN A. COLLINS pre-
sents his nineteenth annual report, up to usual standard, and commending Kansas with customary judgment and good taste. He calls.on Grand Master COLE for " T h e shadows of the lengthening years" and " T h e Kansas Masonic Home;" takes the " t w o parallel lines of devel-
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opment" from Bro. STRONG'S "interesting and instructive oration;" notes the Oregon report and the ROBERT FREKE GOULD action; and
fails to find " a n y possible cause for criticism in the Kansas Correspondence Report." A DEVOTED MEMBER OF THE CRAFT.—In discussing the report of
the Directors of the Orphan Asylum, Past Grand Master FRANCIS D. WINSTON, after referring to the gratifying fact that a brother had donated to the Orphan Asylum the sum of one thousand dollars, further said: . . I want to live to see the day when it will not be considered the proper thing for a North Carolina Mason to make his will and omit that great charity, I wish to call attention to an evidence of devotion to Masonry lately coming under my observation: Some twenty-four years ago Bro. VARLIN VAN BUEEN PERKY, of Charity Lodge, Winsdor, N . C , moved to Littleton, Halifax County, North Carolina. He retained his mambership with Charity Lodge. His dues came with annual regularity. He made an annual pilgrimage to his native county and always to visit Charity Lodge. He died in October last. His will was admitted to probate in the County of Warren. In it he expressed his devotion to Masonry and to Charity Lodge. He requested that the entire body of Charity Lodge attend i i s funeral, and that all the expense attendant upon his funeral by his brethren should be borne by his estate. This'was done.
We do not care to add the pertinent lessons the speaker drew from the incident. I t were better to let each one reflect upon the incident and draw therefrom his own lessons and conclusions. M.-.W.-. FRANK P. HOBGOOD, J R . , Grand Master, Greensboro. R.-. W.-. JOHN C . DREWRY, Grand Secretary, Raleigh. W.-. JOHN A. COLLINS, Grand Correspondent. (No record.)
No memorandum of date or place of next Annual.
NORTH DAKOTA —1915. Lodges, 106; members, 9,593; net gain, 463. Grand Forks, June 15, 1915. M.'.W.'. FRANK H . SPRAGUB, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Past Grand Master THOMAS MORRIS, of Minnesota, was a visitor, and was welcomed with all the honors of the Craft. The Grand Master's address shows the granting of four dispensations to organize new lodges. In the opening to his address the Grand Master makes a strong and forceful utterance, in which he contrasts our possession of the blessings of peace as a nation, in striking contrast to the barbarity, desolation and horror of the war now devastating Europe. Under the topic " W a r Relief," he records an acknowledgment from the Belgian Minister of the "generous contribution" of the Grand Lodge to the "Belgian Relief Fund." - .
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CORRESPONDENCE—NORTH
DAKOTA.
February,
The volume contains a picture of the spacious Masonic Temple erected by the Craft of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and we note an interesting dedicatory address delivered by Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary WALTER L . STOCKWELL, that was well worthy of the notable occasion. We note the organization of a Past Grand Masters' Association which was properly set to labor as a starter, upon a "substantial dinner." Past Grand Master STOCKWELL is unremitting in his effort to attain corpulency. Past Grand Master JAMES MCDONALD, the Dean of the Association, is first President, and M.-. W.-. Bro. WALTER L . STOCKWELL is Secretary. The "Thompson Memorial Prize" oration for 1915 appears in the record and was awarded to ROBERT BRUCE POLLOCK.
Its topic,
"America's Opportunity," was well handled by the orator, a senior in Fargo College. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master JAMES W . FOLEY pre-
sents a brief but interesting report. Under Iowa last year he found something that escaped our attention, viz.: "Six members of the Grand Lodge, who had each been Masons for more than fifty years, were escorted to the East," and we note that one of them had been a Mason for more than sixty-two years. Under Nevada, he notes that " t h e liquor question is alive in Nevada;" and noting the fact that but one degree of punishment—expulsion—was fixed by unanimous vote of the Grand Lodge, he voices the only absolute solution of the matter, to wit: "Let the Grand Lodge enact a rigid prohibition, and we shall have no trouble with individual cases." We approve Bro. FOLEY'S position. Life is too short for worries over the eligibility of saloon-keepers. Why bother with possibilities when an oiince of prevention is worth a pound of cure. M.-.W.-. HARRY LORD, Grand Master, Cando. R.-. W.-. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, Fargo. M.'.W.*. WILLIAM E . HOOVER, Grand Correspondent, Fargo. Next Annual, Fargo, June 21, 22, 1916.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—NOVA
SCOTIA.
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NOVA SCOTIA—1915. Lodges, 73; members, 6,765; net gain, 7. Halifax, June 9, 1915.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM MEDFORD CHRISTIE,
Grand Master. Portrait of incoming Grand Master, M.-. W.'. DON FISHER FRASBR, appears as frontispiece. It being the year for the jubilee celebration of Grand Lodge, Grand Chaplain Rev. D. N. MACKINNON was appointed to deliver the address on the occasion, which he did very ably and appropriately, from the text Leviticus, 25: 11: " A jubilee shall that fiftieth year be unto you." He spoke with special reference to two of the purposes and results bound up with the year of jubilee, viz.: Citizenship and Brotherhood. He epitomized his address in a single sentence: "You cannot be a good Mason unless you are a good citizen, and you can be neither unless you are a good man; and the basis of goodness is character." During the year two Past Grand Masters have entered upon immortal life: M.-. W.-. Bro. W M . H . DAVIES, M . D . , the first Grand Master elected by the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia after its formation, February 20, 1866; for forty-seven years he had been a resident of California, where he died September 30,1914. M.-. W.-. Bro. WILLIAM FREDERICK MACCOY was Grand Master in 1894. He was admitted to the bar of Nova Scotia April 29, 1863, was a successful practitioner, an expert in admiralty law, the oldest K. C. in the Province of Nova Scotia, an able debater and fluent speaker. He died and was buried at Brighton, England, December 20, 1914. • CORRESPONDENCE.—In submitting his fifteenth annual Review of Correspondence, M.'.W.'. Bro. THOS. MOWBRAY refers to the depressing effect upon Freemasonry all over the world by the upheaval caused by the present unhappy European war. He also refers to the assistance rendered him in preparing this year's Report on Correspondence by the generous appointment • by Grand Lodge of R.'. W.'. Bro. J. C. JONES as Assistant Grand Secretary. The report contains 183 pages, .evidently a heavy burden, if the absence of any allowance therefor warrants the conclusion that the labor has been performed without the hope of fee or reward. Under California, Bro. M. comments: "One thing that struck us as funny was the Grand Master 'laying the corner-stone on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity, of a new hall jointly dedicated to the use of the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges.' Is this not rather out of the ordinary?" Sure! That is entitled to be styled extraordinary. That reminds us of an expression they use continually in California, to wit, "unusual."
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OHIO.
Februarj',
Ask a native about any one of the seventeen different brands of "clim a t e " to which you may be subjected in the course of a week, and you are promptly informed: This weather is "unusual." Under Iowa, discussing the origin of the colored lodge in Halifax, Bro. M. says: "This lodge was organized by Masons, principally from the West Indies, receiving their charter from the Grand Lodge of England previous to the formation of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia." Kansas for 1914 receives quite favorable consideration. He says: " T h e Grand Master delivered an excellent and in some parts an eloquent address." The Grand Treasurer's and Grand Secretary's reports are said to be very full and complete, the latter official being " not at all backward in rapping the Secretaries over the knuckles where it was de.served." The very eloquent and most instructive oration by Bro. (Judge) ALFRED W . BENSON was commended.
The references by the Kansas correspondent to the Nova Scotia report are commended: "Like ourselves Bro. MILLER is growing old in the service." We note that a historian to be named by the incoming Grand Master was appointed to write up the history of the Grand Lodge. M.'.W.-. DONALD. FISHER FRASER, Grand Master, New Glasgow.
R.-. W.'. THOMAS MOWBRAY, Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent, Halifax. Next Annual, Bear River, June 14, 1916.
OHIO â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 541; members, 96,075; net gain, 5,409. One hundred and fifth Annual. Columbus, October 21, 22, 1914. M.". W.'. CHAS. J. PRETZMAN, Grand Master.
There is an excellent group picture of all the Grand Officers, and as frontispiece a portrait of the Grand Master-elect, M.". W.'. GEORGE L. MARSHALL. We also find a group picture of the twenty-two Past Grand Masters, containing an unbroken line from 1890 to 1914, both inclusive, a record which we doubt if it can be duplicated outside of Maryland in the United States. The Grand Master's address is a good one, but the most interesting item in it to us is under the head of "Visitations," when, February 20, 1914, on its anniversary he visited American Union Lodge No. 1, and was very much interested in reading its ancient records. He was shown a typewritten copy of the original minutes of the old traveling army lodge, known as American Union Lodge.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OHIO.
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He sapiently suggests: 1 think it would be wise for our historian to go over these old minutes carefully and prepare an article upon them, giving such extracts as will be of interest to the Masons who look back to this lodge as the beginning of Freemasonry In Ohio.
There are a few things we hope the historian will find, viz.: First. If the fact be that General LAFAYETTE received his masonic degrees in old American Union, and if so, when and where, who was in the East, and was Bro. G. WASHINGTON present?
Second. The last time old American Union met as an army lodge, to wit: April 23, 1783. Third. When American Union closed as an army lodge, was it ordered " t o stand closed until the Worshipful Master should call them together?" Fourth. Was it opened in 1790 at Marietta, Ohio, on the call of JONATHAN HEART, Master, with BENJAMIN PUTNAM officiating as Wardens?
TAPPER
and
RUFUS
One of the most appreciative, and at the same time one of the most complete analytical reviews of the Kansas volume for 1914 is that made ' by Past Grand Master NELSON WILLIAMS, the Ohio correspondent. Taking the language of the committee on Grand Master's address in general praise, he takes up synoptically the work of the Grand Master: He tells us that over S3,000 was contributed to the relief of Ohio flood sufferers, and we beg to assure him that their contribution was most highly appreciated and most thankfully received. He intimates that proper acknowledgment of this contribution was not received. We'cannot understand this, for our committee was certainly grateful to all contributors and endeavored to make proper acknowledgment thereof. But the committee was greatly burdened with work and may have overlooked a few things.
He briefly summarizes the work of the Masonic Home. He notes the Grand Orator's interesting address about "An Ancient and Honorable Institution," and epitomizing the committee report and action on the Oregon resolution, expands his lungs for a forceful " Amen!^' Noting the action taken by Kansas to. honor ROBERT FREKE GOULD, he remarks:
"Bro. GOULD'S shoulders must be broad if he can
properly wear all the honors which are being bestowed upon him by American Grand Lodges." Various flowers of appreciation and buds of sentiment bound together with a certificate of "usual high standard" form a very handsome bouquet which is tendered the Sunflower correspondent, for which he returns thanks and most grateful acknowledgments. Under New Mexico, referring to Bro. WROTH'S recommendation of recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, Bro. WILLIAMS says: We believe this is the proper position to take In regard to Queensland. Its situation has been somewhat unfortunate, but they seem to be an enterprising, vigorous bunch of Freemaisons over there, and we ought to give them the
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CORBESPO^'DEM^CE—OKLAHOMA.
February.
glad hand of fellowstiip. The chairman of the committee scorches the Grand IiOdge of Scotland for coming in upon United States territory and organizing lodges in our jurisdictions, and we believe that vigorous measures should be taken to stop this sort of business wherever it occurs and by whatever body It is done.
We concur heartily, and we believe from the undercurrent of sentiment on this question that it is high time for those responsible for administration of Scottish masonic affairs to take an observation, and see where they are drifting. Anent a West Virginia decision that a leg two-and-a-half inches short made a candidate ineligible, Bro. WILLIAMS very sensibly remarks: We are wondering how much real manhood was in that two-and-one-half inches of missing leg. One of the brightest, brainiest, and best men of our acquaintance has a leg which is four inches short, and he would be a credit to any lodge of Freemasons, M.'.W.-. GEORGE L . MARSHALL, Grand Master,^Dayton.
R.-. W.'. J. H. BROMWELL, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. M.'.W.-. NELSON WILLIAMS, Grand Correspondent, Hamilton.
Next Annual, Dayton, October 20, 1915.
OKLAHOMA —1915. Lodges, —; members, —; net gain, —. (No record.) Guthrie, February 16, 1915.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM PERRY
FREE-
MAN, Grand Master. The frontispiece is a portrait of the Grand Master-elect M.\ W.". ALMER ELLIS MONRONEY.
The sketch accompanying it shows that
Bro. MONRONEY "was born in Jackson County, Kansas, June 5, 1872, the grasshopper year." The grasshopper year in Kansas began in August, 1874, so that Bro. MONRONEY is justified if he deducts two years from his age record. In 1872 Kansas was astonishing the world with its bumper crops; in 1874 the grasshoppers had garnered all our Kansas crops but our "navy beans," which were matured and hard; yet, when we were advised the hoppers were sharpening their teeth on our wire fence for another try at the beans, we hastily gathered in that crop, saving it. Grasshoppers—yes, we remember them, and we hope they may never get starved out again so as to leave their Rocky Mountain home to visit in Kansas. The Grand Master notes the closing feature in the renewal of fraternal relations between the Grand Lodges of New Jersey and Oklahoma. When one has gone snipe hunting, and held the sack, it must be a pleasing relief to drop the latter and return to ways of pleasantness and paths of peace.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;OKLAHOMA.
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"We are glad to note that the possibilities for a large class of eligibles to masonic candidacy have been increased by the decision of the following weighty question: " I s a color-blind person eligible for the degrees of Masonry? Yes!" If ADAM were to apply for membership in that lodge the author of that grave conundrum would doubtless propound the following to the Grand Master: "Would the absence of any ap. pearance of an umbilical cord be such a variance from physical perfection as to make the candidate ineligible?" CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The report is written by that well-informed Mason and brilliant writer, THOMAS C . HUMPHREY, Past Grand Master. He reviews Kansas for 1914 in the genial, pleasing manner so characteristic of all his work. He excerpts from Grand Master COLE'S address what he says about the tendency of the age and that Masonry must ever stand for the highest thought of the time and place, and says: "From the sentiment expressed by Grand Master COLE, we would surmise he is not in sympathy with the publications that have been sent gratuitously over the country, saying all sorts of ugly things against one of the great churches." He says the Oregon resolution was referred to the Committee on Correspondence, and deservedly met its Waterloo at the hands of the committee. He refers to the Kansas writer as being "still in the ring," as attested by his review. He refers in the conclusion of his fourth Oklahoma review to the six reports made by him as correspondent for the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory. He notes with pleasure " t h a t there has been a growing sentiment against intemperance, and a growing sentiment requiring Masons to be sober men." Yes, " t h e world do move." M.'. W.'. ALMER ELLIS MONRONEY, Grand Master, Oklahorha City.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Oklahoma City. M.'.W.-. THOMAS CHANCEY
HUMPHRY,
Grand
Correspondent,
Hugo. Next Annual, Oklahoma City, February 14, 1916.
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CORRESPONDENCE—OREGON.
February.
OREGON—1915. Lodgeb, 145; members, 14,214; net gain, 954. Portland, June 16,1915. M.-. W.-. W, C. BRISTOL, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master made a number of recommendations, some of such abrupt and startling character that the very conservative methods of the Grand Bodies which act under the business initiative of a Board of General Purposes appear most wise and salutory by way of contrast. Perhaps, however, the recommendations are not adopted. One recommendation was that the Grand Master be granted authority to declare a ballot invalid. The present law being that when a ballot was taken as provided it shall be final and conclusive, and the result cannot be set aside by the Grand Master. The committee report that the law be not changed was adopted. To prevent a conflict of dates between the Grand Lodge and the Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar in 1916, the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Oregon is to begin on June 7th; the record says 1915, but that is obviously a mistake, and should be 1916. United States Senator CHAMBERLAIN (incidentally representative of Grand Lodge of West Virginia and United Grand Lodge of England) was introduced and responded in appropriate words. A resolution of appreciation of the services of Grand Master BRISTOL was
adopted.
An amended form of "instructions" to be read to new members was, after recommendation of the Jurisprudence Committee, adopted. The Grand Chaplain was remembered—$50.00. They also presented him with the official hat of his office—a silk tile. The retiring Grand Master was then presented with an apron. Grand Lodge before closing authorized the Grand Master to invite, convene and entertain a General Conference of Grand Masters of the various jurisdictions in affiliation with Grand Lodge to the furtherance and progress of this Order. The Report on Correspondence is again by M.'. W.". Bro. DAVID P. MASON, who is the next to the oldest living Past Grand Master, Past Grand Master WILLIAM T . WRIGHT alone outranking him in date of commission and service. Kansas for 1914 is carefully and fully reviewed. An excellent synopsis of the business of Grand Lodge is made. He takes the patriotic opening of Grand Master COLE'S address. • He says: " T h e District Deputy Grand Masters are heartily commended, and the District meeting is becoming more and more a strong bond and help in the advancement of Masonry in Kansas." He excerpts from the conclusion of the Grand Master's address a glowing tribute to Freemasonry.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—PENNSYLVANIA.
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Grand Orator STRONG'S address is called upon for its "final conclusion of the masonic idea." He refers to the Kansas Correspondence Report as " a n excellent one; exhaustive, well condensed and interesting." I n h i s conclusion M.*. W.'. Bro. MASON attempts to put in words a grief and a sorrow that are inexpressible. He mourns the loss of a life companion with whom he had shared the joys, the sorrows, the pleasures and the perplexing cares of life for nearly half a century. There is left this consolation: " T h e buried are not lost, but gone before."
Those whose faith in the future life is sure and steadfast have this joy, this assurance—when they have finished their course—again to see the faces they have "loved and lost awhile" and—the "crown incorruptible." M.'. W.". FRANK J. MILLER, Grand Master, Salem.
R.-. W.-. JAS. P . ROBINSON, Grand Secretary, Portland. M.'.W.-. DAVID P. MASON, Grand Correspondent, Albany.
Next Annual, Albany, June 7, 1916.
PENNSYLVANIA —1914. Lodges, 490; members, 110,620; net gain, 5,365. Annual, Philadelphia, December 28, 1914. R.-. W.-. J. HENRY . WILLIAMS, Grand Master.
At the Quarterly meeting, preceding the Annual, Grand Lodge took action permitting the John Chalmer.=; Memorial Church, a Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, to copy the oil portrait of the late brother the Rev. JOHN CHAMBERS, who for twenty-five years was Grand Chap-
lain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. At the June Quarterly, the Grand Master announced the recent death of Bro. HENRY KRUG, a resident of Pennsylvania, and a member of various masonic bodies in West Virginia, who by will had bequeathed injequal shares the residue of his estate to the Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, each share to constitute a perpetual fund, the income of which is to be donated to the maintenance of the Masonic Home of the Grand Body owning same. . We note by appropriation that a Grand Master's portrait costs $1,000. The Committee on Library, JOHN WANNAMAKER, chairman, made
report showing additional masonic letters of Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON, and a signature by Bro. LAFAYETTE have been received by the Library. A BATHER engraving of RICHARD TYBOUT, Grand Master (1814),
appears in the volume.
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CORRESPONDENCE—PENNSYLVANIA.
February.
CORRESPONDENCE.—The report is written by Bro. JAMES M . LAMBERTON, as usual. We note the name of Bro. L E E S . SMITH as the
next in line to Bro. LAMBERTON on the committee. If we have not erred in the adaptation of person to name, we have pleasant memories of long continued and faithful service by Bro. L E E S . SMITH in like work for the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania. Under British Columbia, Bro. LAMBERTON quotes from Bro. DEWOLFE-SMITH'S review of Delaware the periodical fantastical reference he makes to Mexico, and the Supreme Council working masonic degrees in the Pennsylvania jurisdiction, to all of which Bro. L. in effect makes the same answer as that made to the impossible conundrum of "the boy," which ought to be conclusive until its next publication. Bro. L. says: " T h e Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania had nothing to do with the conferring of the degree upon the person mentioned at the guidance of any accredited representative of the Supreme Conference (?) (Council) of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States." Reviewing Kansas (1914) Bro. LAMBERTON is interested in Bro. COLE'S address, which he says is a well prepared paper, deserving the consideration of his brethren. He takes its conclusion; notes Chancellor STRONG'S interesting oration; and refers to the title and rank conferred upon his "good friend" ROBERT F E E K B GOULD.
Several pages are taken bodily from the Kansas review, and he takes our reference to the "Ancient" origin of a very large part of American Masonry tracing to "Ancient", sources. He takes our reference to Pennsylvania's benefactions, and GEORGE WASHINGTON'S
claims for and worthiness of the 'memorial proposed in his honor. He also copies entire the Kansas answer to the reference to the question whether General GRANT ever received the masonic degrees. Under South Carolina Bro. L. reminds Bro. MICHIB, who had referred to Bro. MACKEY as authority, that " W e think we may say that, having proved, at least on one occasion, that our brother's distinguished authority (MACKEY) was known to 'nod,' etc." Under Virginia, he says: Our brother (EGGLESTON) i6 would seem, under Colorado, does not care very much for the jewel he received: " T h e usual jewel was presented, and as Virginia has just adopted the longsince overworked and useless fad, we take occasion to predict that in a few years they will have become so common that even the pawnbrokers will be refusing them, and the ash barrel only will receive them."
We are glad to note that our Bro. LAMBERTON seems to have regained his old-time strength and vigor of expression, and we trust physical strength and vigor as well. • R.-.W.-. J . HENRY WILLIAMS, Grand Master, Philadelphia. R.-. W.-. JOHN A. PERRY, Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. W.'. JAMES M . LAMBERTON, Grand Correspondent, Philadelphia.
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1915.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCE—PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS.
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDS —1915. Lodges, 5; members, 582; net gain, 82. Manila, February
2,
1915.
M.-. W.'. NEWTON
C.
COMFORT,
Grand Master. In his "message" to the Craft the Grand Master begins with the old plaint always present to those absent from "GOD'S country,-" and particularly "calling to memory our absent ones across the seas," he quotes "A Mystic Borderland," with its concluding assurance: " B u t still so close we feel this land, • So sure are we that these same hearts are true. That when in waking dreams there comes a call That sets the thread of memory aglow; We know that just by stretching out the hand In written words of love, or look, or flower, The waiting hand will clasp our own once more. Across the silence in the same old way."
Discussing the war in Europe, he gets from even it a consoling thought: " Y e t every war so far in the history of humanity, saturated with blood and blistered with tears, has resulted in a deeper friendship between man and man, in higher types of civilization,, and in a loftier sense of the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of GOD." Two lodges U. D. were set to work, and the net increase reported for the year, 82, exactly doubles that of last year, 41, making a total masonic membership of 582. The lodges U. D. received charters and were duly constituted under the same. We are pleased to note that Grand Secretary WALTER L . STOCKWELL courteously and promptly supplied the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands with a complete certified copy of the minutes of the North Dakota Military Lodge, organized in connection with the North Dakota regiment while stationed in the Philippine Islands during the early days of the American occupation, together with a complete card index of the membership of that lodge. Grand Orator GEO. R . HARVEY delivered a very able oration on the topic, "Freemasonry in Action," which is published in the Proceedings. Subsequently Bro. HAEVEY presented the report of the Correspondence Committee, which appears in the record. Grand Lodge as a basis for recognition on the part of applicants requires: 1st, Legitimacy of origin of constituent lodges uniting to form a Grand Lodge; 2d, Sovereign and independent control of Ancient Craft Masonry in the State, Province or other territorial division constituting its jurisdiction; 3d, Belief in GOD, Bible on the Altar, and acceptance of doctrine of the immortality of the soul. The Correspondence Report is by Grand Master GEORGE ROGERS
HARVEY, and covers seventy pages, Kansas for 1914 receiving courte-
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;PRINCE
EDWARD ISLAND.
February,
ous and kindly coYisideration and mention. The Grand Master's decision is taken and approved, and the Kansas Correspondence is commended, notwithstanding the hindrances noted. We note that Bro. HARVEY is the new Grand Master. Kansas recognized the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands at our last Annual; and we feel warranted from its record in predicting an era of unexampled prosperity in the years to come. Past Grand Master NEWTON C . COMFORT, who was a wise and
accomplished Grand Master, is the new Grand Secretary. M.'.W.-. GEORGE ROGERS HARVEY, Grand Master, Manila. R.". W.'. NEWTON C . COMFORT, P . \ G.". M . ' . , Grand Secretary,
Manila. M.-.W.;. H. EUGENE STAFFORD, Grand Correspondent, Manila.
Next Annual, Manila, February 8, 1916.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 15; members, 799; net gain, 30. Georgetown, June 24, 1914. M.". W.-. T. F . FULLERTON, Grand Master. A portrait of the Grand Master-elect, M.-. W.'. GEORGE S . INMAN,
forms the frontispiece. The record contains the proceedings of an Emergent Communication, held May 13, 1914, for the purpose of paying the last tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master HECTOR C . MCDONALD, whose funeral ceremony was held May 13, 1914. In the opening of his address the Grand Master notes that "another year of time, of opportunity, and of service has passed away." Considerable space is given to the celebration of the "one hundred years of peace between the two great nations" in the Grand Master's address. I t seems a little like " t h e irony of fate" to read his comments upon the Panama Canal: This is the latest and greatest wonder of the world. In the whole range of human accomplishment there cannot be found anything commensurate with the construction of this great canal. I t will not only breathe a fuller life into trade and commerce, but will also tend to promote international peace and concord by bringing different peoples into closer touch, and to remove prejudices by a more thorough and intimate knowledge. Thus the celebration of " the one hundred years of peace between the two great natlon.s, and the procession of the great international fleet through the great waterway in honor of the greatest triumph of modem industry, should be prophetic of the dawning of a new day in the settlement of grave international affairs.
1915-16.
COBBESPONDENCE—PBINCE
EDWABD
ISLAND.
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The Grand Master pays loving tributes in his address to Past Grand Master Judge H. C. MCDONALD and Past Grand Master W I L LIAM ROBERT ELLIS.
No Report on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. GEORGE S . INMAN, Grand Master, Charlottetown.
R.-. W.-. W. P . DOULL, P.-. G.-. M.-., Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Charlottetown, June 22, 1915.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND —1915. Lodges, 15; members, 819; net gain, 20. , Charlottetown, June 23, 1915. M.-.W.-. GEO. S . INMAN, Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master reflects great credit for the scholarly attainments of its author. His reference to the commemoration of the centennial of peace and the rude shock when the war began, and his.use of the poem introduced by him, as follows: " A t the outbreak of the war a young American student with prophetic vision thus views the situation." His historical summary of the conflicts of barbarism against civilization coming down through the centuries is accurately and well told, summing it all up as follows: " I n the present supreme moment of the world's existence let us hope and trust that history may repeat itself, and that civilization and right and truth may come off triumphant in the terrific clash of arms that is deluging Europe with blood." We regret lack of space for the poem above referred to, as we also do to the references to the crises of civilization in the past. Our national obligation• of "neutrality" does not interfere with our noting that our Canadian brethren are living up to the masonic conception of a Mason's duty to GoD and country, and that the "Queen's Canadian Hospital" for wounded soldiers by the liberality of the brethren of Prince Edward Island is the recipient of a donation of one thousand dollars. Three non-affiliate members are represented in the contribution. There is a list of the members of the lodges of the jurisdiction now on active service with the army. CORRESPONDENCE.—Report by M.-. W.-. Past Grand Master W. P. DouLL, recommended in the matter of the Grand Lodge National (Independent and Regular) of France (and French Colonies) that "action by this Grand Lodge be deferred." Of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, he says: "Without any desire to slight the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands or discount the judgment of those Grand Bodies .which have already accorded it recognition, it will probably be wise for us to defer action awaiting action on the part of Scotland."
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February,
As this is an-United States of America question, it doubtless will not depend on the "Life Expectation under the Mortality Rules" of the Prince Edward Island committee or that of the Scotland magnates. We are pleased to note the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland on recommendation by M.'. W.-. Bro. DOULL'S committee. We think that questions of right will hereafter be adjusted without reference to the might of contestants. The sovereignty of a petty nation should be more sacred than the self-assertion of the mightiest. M.-.W.-. JAS. D . STEWART, Grand Master, Georgetown. M.'. W.". W. P.' DouLL, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Charlottetown, June 28, 1916.
QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 66; members, 8,152; net gain, 333. Montreal, February 10, 1915.
M.". W.'. JOHN E . WRIGHT, Grand
Master. A portrait of M.-. W.". EDWARD A. EVANS, Grand Master-elect,
forms frontispiece. The Grand Master's address is devoted in large measure to the duties and obligations resting upon all Masons to their King and country by reason of the war in which the country was then engaged. He refers in glowing terms to those who sealed their devotion to country with their lives, naming Field Marshal EAEL ROBERTS, Past Senior Grand Warden (1895) of the United Grand Lodge of England, and W.". Bro. PRINCE MAURICE, of Battenberg.
He also referred to Pro
Grand Master LORD AMPTHILL at the front with his regiment, and Deputy Grand Master HALSEY, who has' four sons and a son-in law serving their country. He cites approvingly the action of the Grand Lodge of England providing immunity of soldier Masons from arrears for dues, and hinting, if not practically suggesting, like action. In his reference t o fraternal dead, he calls attention to the eminent services of M.-. W.'. Bro. JOHN BOTHRELL TRESIDDER, of their own Grand Lodge, and M.-. W.". Bro. WILLIAM M . GIBSON, of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, in Ontario, distinguished craftsmen. We note in the record a scholarly and delightful address on " Masonic Symbolism," b y Grand Chaplain MALCOLM A. CAMPBELL, of the
Montreal District. We would like to take generous excerpts, b u t space.does not permit. He said that " t h e emblem of immortality among the North American Indians was a wampum apron, on which was embroidered an index finger pointing down a long road or trail." Speaking of the Cross he said: " W e think of it only as the center of virtues and blessings and hopes, and the symbol of the perfected life. The world's greatest lessons are taught by symbols."
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The symbolic teaching of Masonry may be summed up in a word as an attempted solution of the great problem of life. I t deals with life in its three-fold relationshipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;duty to one's self, duty to one's fellow man, and duty to one's GOD. We are' glad to note that Masonry and country are not separate and distinct institutions with our Quebec brethren. Steps were taken, on motion of Past Grand Master MELBOURNE M. TAIT, by which a masonic roll of honor will be kept containing name of each member of any of the lodges "who may have laid down his life in the service of his country during the present war." An institution that impresses upon each of its candidates a duty to country next to and only subordinate to his duty to GOD commends itself to every patriot and soldier; and it is no surprise to any one who has served his country in the army or navy, when he reads the long list of distinguished craftsmen who have gained eminence in the service under the flag of their country. Past Grand Master E. T. D. CHAMBERS in the foreword of his Report on Correspondence says: Masonry, it has been well said, is duty; and duty is serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;service to GOD and service to the brethren. May the service upon which we now enter for another year be found worthy of the trust reposed in u.s. Somebody has remarlted that life is justifled by service, and it is eaually true that the justification of Masonry must be found in a contiuuous loving service to GOD and to man.
Bro. CHAMBERS' report covers 166 pages, giving ample space for discussion of any of the mooted questions of the Craft. We find interesting comment on Freemasonry and the war; and another on " T h e General Grand Lodge Absurdity," in which he quotes comments much like views we have heretofore given at times on same question; and under Alberta we note a reference to the report of Bro. S. Y. TAYLOR on same topic, which he commends, saying: ','Our own Grand Lodge has gone on record as unalterably opposed to any such movement." Kansas for 1914 is ably epitomized in Bro. CHAMBERS' review. He regrets that the scholarly and instructive address by Bro. and Chancellor STRONG cannot be transferred to his pages. The Kansas Oregon resolutions are copied in full, as also are the GOULD resolutions, of which latter he says: " I n thus honoring Bro. GOULD the Grand Lodge of Kansas has honored itself." He thinks the very excellent Report on Correspondence well repays .perusal, and has some kind words for its author personally that are highly appreciated. M.'.W.-. EDWARD A. EVANS, Grand Master, Quebec. R.\ W.'. W I L L H . WHYTE, Grand Secretary, Montreal.
M.\ W.'. E . T . D . CHAMBERS, Grand Correspondent, Quebec. Next Annual, Montreal, February 9, 1916.
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February,
QUEENSLAND-1914. Lodges, - ^ ; members, —; net gain, —. (See 1915 below.) The record begins August 13, 1913, and ends June 8, 1914. M.'. W.'. A. M. HERTZBERG, Grand Master.
The Grand Master delivered a memorial address upon the life and masonic work of the late M.'. W.-. Bro. G. S. HUTTON, the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. I t is a high tribute to the self-effacement and utter abnegation of the distinguished brother in his zeal and strong desire for the welfare of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. For the fifth time Grand Master HERTZBERG assumed the obligation as Grand Master. In his address the Grand Master emphasized the fact that the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland by the Grand Lodge of Ireland was the practical termination of the concordat between the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland. • He also rejoiced over the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Victoria as heralding the near approach of complete unity of the Grand Lodges of Australia. Forty-seven Grand Lodges have recognized them, "and there are not many more from whom we seek recognition." There is a long record in the Queensland Proceedings in which the Queensland Body takes the trouble to explain some of the "impertinences" of the officer representing the local organization of another constitution. We think it was a waste of time and wind. I t never pays to have a contention of phrases with a mud-slinger; or to put it in the modern phrase of the western vernacular: I t is a safe rule never to poke a civet cat with your walking stick. Among the record facts are the following: The President of the Board of Benevolence of the Grand Lodge of Queensland on a visit to England met the editor of the "Cheshire Freemason" and transacted business with him, on the completion of which the local brother requested permission to propose the Queensland brother as a member of the local lodge, who at first declined, giving as a reason the fact that the Grand Lodge of Queensland had not been recognized by the Grand Lodge of England, and that the English District Grand Lodge in Queensland had been instructed not to allow members of the Grand Lodge of Queensland to even visit them, let alone admit them as members. The masonic editor stated that they knew nothing of it in England, and had any instructions to that effect been issued by the Grand Lodge of England, he, as editor of the masonic paper of Cheshire would have had the information. Later, upon further request, the Queensland brother consented to let his name go before the lodge, " on the distinct understanding that I was proposed as a member of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. Later he was notified of election, and has since paid his dues from date of election until now."
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The usual monthly notice from the " Randle Holme Lodge No. 3261, E. C , Birkenhead, where the names of members are given, shows: 1.
The D U K E OP CONNAUGHT, M . - . W / . G r a n d Master.
5.
V.'. W.-. Bro. LETCHWORTH, Grand Secretary of England.
9.
R.-. W.'. Bro. PETER FORREST, President Board of Benevolence,
Grand Lodge of Queensland. The record quotes the reply of V.'. W.'. Bro. LETCHWORTH, from which we take: The Randle Holme Lodge 3261 meets at Port Sunlight, Cheshire. * * * Although the lodge is. I Ijelieve, a highly respectable one, it cannot be described as one of Importance. I t is not true that H. B. H. the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT and I are members of it. It is possible that the lodge may have elected us as honorary members, but as you are aware such membership is not in any way recognized by the Constitution.
The representative of the English lodges in Queensland drew out the foregoing and other statements from the England Grand Secretary in answer to the complaint made by the former over the questionable position in which he found himself by reason of the action of the Cheshire lodge. If it has not demonstrated anything else, it has shown the masonic reading world that there is abundant opportunity for improvement in the administrative methods of the Grand Lodge of England. If some one connected with the administrative office of the Grand Lodge of England with a modicum of time at his disposal could familiarize himself with the wiser, better, and more capable methods of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the friction and much of the resultant heat and waste could be dispensed with. M.".W.". A. M. HERTZBERG, Grand Master, Brisbane. R.-. W.-. CHAS.
H . HARLEY,
P.-. G.-. W . - . , Grand
Secretary,
Brisbane.
QUEENSLAND —1914-1915. Lodges, 68; members, 2,652;* net gain, 152.* Brisbane, August 12, 1914. M.-. W.-. A. M. HERTZBERG, Grand Master. The organization of three new lodges was announced by the Grand Master. His address also contains official information of the recognition by the Grand Lodge of New York of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and an exchange of representatives invited. ' Brisbane, September, 14, 1914. The record is given up to the investment of Past Grand Master J. LANG with the regalia and jewel •Estimated; basis last year's report.
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February.
of a Past Grand Master, and presentation of a life Vice-President's jewel of the Widows, Orphans and Aged Masons' Institution to Past Grand Master W M . JONES, including compliments and speeches galore to all the participants. Brisbane, December 14, 1914.
Grand Master A. M. HERTZ-
BERG.
The Grand Lodge unanimously adopted and placed on record a resolution voicing "our deep regret for the loss the English Constitution has sustained in the death of their District Grand Master, and the sympathy of the whole of the members of the Queensland Constitution with the family of the late Hon. A. J. STEPHENSON." The Grand Master, who presented the motion, added: " I therefore move that such should be recorded in the minutes of tonight's proceedings, and a copy sent to the eldest son." It was a very considerate, tender and gracious act. The Grand Master, as spokesman for Grand Lodge, called upon the brethren to pass a resolution of congratulation evincing their esteem and affection for, and also their pleasure in learning of the celebration of their silver wedding by their Worthy Grand Chaplain and his dear wife; and in addition to their congratulation to express the wish t h a t , Grand Chaplain and Mrs. MOLESWORTH may be spared to celebrate their golden vedding. Grand Secretary CHAS. H . HARLEY supported the resolution, paid a splendid tribute to the Grand Chaplain, and spoke of the pleasure it would be to him to have the duty of writing the letter conveying the good wishes of the Grand Lodge to Rev. MOLESWORTH, his wife and family. The Grand Master then personally took the Grand Chaplain by the hand and offered hearty congratulations of all the brethren and himself upon the happy event, concluding: " I hope that GOD may spare you to continue the good work you have done in the past, and we sincerely express the hope,that you will, in another twenty-five years' time, surrounded by your family celebrate your golden wedding." Brisbane. Stated Coriimunication, March 8, 1915. At this session Past Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary CHAS. H . HARLEY was presented with an extremely handsome set of regalia, and was invested by the Grand Master with the jewel of his office as Past Deputy Grand Master. Other meetings were held June 7 and June 14, 1915. The first noticeable for additional recognitions of Grand Lodge; and the latter for war action and sympathy with parents and relatives of those killed or wounded at the war. All that Queensland now needs is to maintain with dignity her rights as a regular, sovereign and independent Grand Lodge. No Correspondence Report. M.'.W.'. A. M. HERT2BERG, Grand Master, Brisbane. R.-. W.'. CHAS. H . HARIEY, Grand Secretary, Brisbane. .
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RHODE ISLAND —1915. Lodges, 37; members, 9,194; net gain, 361. Providence, May 17, 1915. M.'. W.-. J. FRED PARKER, Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master, M.-. W.-. Bro. JOHN F . CLARK, received an invitation to attend the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of the United States, Dominion of Canada and the Republic of Mexico, to be held in the city of St. Louis, May 14, 15 and 16, 1914, and being unable to attend by reason of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, which was to meet the following week, delegated Past Grand Masters RHODES and ARMINGTON to represent him and the Grand Lodge. Thirty-four Grand Lodges were represented by a large party of distinguished brethren, all of whom were the guests of the twenty-four lodges of the city of St. Louis. At their first meeting they^attended a communication of St; Louis Lodge No. 20, where they witnessed the presentation to the lodge of a beautiful United States flag and an elaborate lodge banner. The occasion was of great interest, and brought forth many patriotic sentiments. Ten thousand Masons of St. Louis, escorted by f^ye commanderies of Knights Templar, were reviewed by the Conference. The corner-stone of a new administration building for the Missouri Masonic Home was laid. Eleven hundred guests sat down to a grand banquet, at which addresses were made by the Grand Masters of Missouri, Indiana, Texas, Canada and Mexico. Past Grand Master VAN FREMONT BOOR presided, as he always does, graciously and acceptably. The boys had a good time. Those who were absent, like those who missed JOHN GILPIN'S celebrated ride, are hoping that when the next event is pulled off they each may be there to see. The Conference failed or neglected to recognize, or ignored the Oregon General Grand Lodge, that was arranged for 1915, and now chaos has come again. At the election of REUBEN SAMUEL BEMIS as Grand Master, he
referred to the fact that one hundred years previously THOMAS SMITH WEBB retired from the office to which the speaker had just been elected. The address of the Grand Master-elect is most beautiful in conception and expression'. If it were possible we would like to take it bodily. The death of M.-.W.-. CYRUS MANCHESTER VAN SLYCK; Grand
Master 1897-1898, is duly memorialized. There is no Correspondence Report. M.-.W.-. REUBEN S. BEMIS, Grand Master, Providence. R.-. W.-. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, Grand Secretary, Providence. M.-.W.-. W M . L . CHATTERTON, Grand Correspondent, Pawtucket.
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COBHESPONDENCE—SASKATCHEWAN.
February.
SASKATCHEWAN —1915. Lodges, 116; members, 6,705; net gain, 753. Regina, June 16,1915.
M.-.W.'. LAUCHLIN TAYLOR MCDONALD,
Grand Master. The temple being inadequate for the accommodation of the brethren. Grand Lodge met and was opened in the Knox Presbyterian Church. A portrait of M.-.W.'. Bro. W. M. THOMSON, Grand Master-elect ior 1915-1916, forms frontispiece of the volume. In August, 1906,,the Grand Lodge was organized with 24. lodges :and approximately nine hundred members. "Today," said the Grand -Master, "we have 116 lodges and 6,705 members." It is quite apparently able " to stand alone." Today Saskatchewan "has a Benevolent Fund of $11,000, and what they term a " W a r F u n d " oi $3,200. A very goodly showing. The Grand Master gave some solid advice on the respective merits of quality as compared with quantity. He well said: "Ten good men in a lodge, men who command the respect of the community in which they live, are better than ten times that number of bad or indifferent ones." He said these general sentiments were expressed by Grand Master HENRY M . TELLER before the Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1864, and are well worthy of our consideration today. The putting on of immortality by a lovable character and notable Mason, M.-.W.". Bro. JOHN LESLIE, Past Grand Master of Manitoba, and honorary Past Grand Master of Saskatchewan, is noted by the Grand Master. "Formerly of Kansas" Past Grand Master GEO. W . CLARK, now of Oklahoma, was appointed Grand Representative of Saskatchewan near Oklahoma. On the report of M.-. W.-. Bro. A. S. GORRELL, of the Correspondence Committee, "fraternal recognition and hearty good wishes for continual prosperity were extended to the Grand Lodge of Queensland." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master A. S. GORRELL presents the customary review, Kansas receiving'brief notice, in which he refers to the "expeditious work" shown by his receipt of the Kansas volume about the fifteenth of March; the Masonic Home, the pride of Kansas, and the visit of the Grand Lodge to it in a body, all receive notice. Reference is also made to one since numbered with the majority: " R O B E R T FREKE GOULD, who was made a Past Grand Senior Warden of Kansas, acknowledged the honor by a courteous letter." M.-.W.-. W. M. THOMSON, Grand Master, Fort Qu'Appelle. R.-. W.-. W. B. TATE, Grand Secretary, Regina. M.-.W.-. A. S. GORRELL, Grand Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Swift Current, June 21, 1916.
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SCOTLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914-1915. Quarterly, Edinburgh, November 5, 1914. M/.W.'. R. KING STEWART, Grand Master. Bro. ALEXANDER MURRAY was appointed representative of the
Grand Lodge of Scotland near the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica. We note a tribute to the gallant soldiers in the field upholding the colors of their country, which is simply a reiteration of the loyalty and fidelity of the army to country and its flag: While we no doubt in some ways regret the abandonment of the usual St. Andrew's Day Festival, 1 strongly approve of the decision come to by Grand Lodge in this respect. There are so many of our brethren serving with the colors, and so many of our brethren have, unfortunately, given their lives in the service of their King and country at this momentous crisis in our history, that it would not to my mind have been in keeping with the conditions presently prevailing to have celebrated the annual festival.
The increase for the year amounted to' 10,872 new members, as compared with 13,377 the previous year. A letter from the Grand Lodge of Kansas was read inquiring if it was anticipated that the Grand Lodge of Scotland would request the Grand Lodges of the United States of America to contribute funds for the relief 'of Master Masons, their widows and orphans, made destitute by the war now being waged in Europe. The committee desired the Grand Secretary " t o intimate to the Grand Lodge of Kansas the appreciation with which our Grand Lodge had received their extremely generous suggestion, and to say that so far no necessity had arisen for making such an appeal. Report approved." We note that " T h e Lodge of St. Andrew, of Boston, Massachusetts, chartered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland November 30, 1756, as a final remembrance sent a draft of two hundred pounds, with request it be used for the relief of Masons who have been made destitute by the w a r . " The letter was spread on the record, was suitably acknowledged and the remittance was ordered "earmarked for the special purpose of relief of distress among brethren caused by the war." By unanimous resolve of the committee, it was recommended that recognition be granted to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands as a sovereign Grand Body, "reserving the rights of this Grand Lodge as regards the Scottish lodges presently in existence in the Philippines, and the rights of those lodges. Report approved. Quarterly, August 5, 1915.
Bro. Colonel R. KING
STEWART,
M.'. W.". GRrand Master Mason. The motion to restrict lodges in Scotland from initiating into Freemasonry "applicants whose domicile is not Scottish, etc.," was remitted to Grand Committee " b y an overwhelming majority."
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CORRESPONDENCE—SOUTH
AUSTRALIA.
February,
In cases of extreme penitence some take one form' and some another. Our Scottish brothers have evidently been reading after their wisest Grand Bard: Oh wad some power the giftie gio us To see oursel's as others see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us. And foolish notion.
September 23, 1915. At a meeting of the Grand Committee the restriction against foreign initiates was broadened so as to let in the following proviso: "Unless such applicant has resided within the British Isles for at least the twelve months immediately preceding the date of his application, or unless on special cause shown, a dispensation is granted by the Grand Master. October 21, 1915. Meeting of Annuity Board. Total number of annuitants, 280; total amount of annuities, £3,075. Colonel ROBERT KING STEWART, M.-. W.". Grand Master Mason,
Murdostown. DAVID R E I D , R.-. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Edinburgh.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA —1915. Lodges, 77; members, 5,702; net gain, 436. Adelaide, October 21,1914. M.-.W.-. Sir S.J. WAY, Grand Master. If any one is desirous of studying one of the most remarkable and at the same .time most interesting cases or examples of pure unadulterated pluck, we commend to his perusal the record in the South Australia Proceedings for 1915, entitled " T h e Grand Master's Restoration." I t is the story of an old-young man who had been for more than twenty-five years Grand Master, and five additional years Pro Grand Master, of the Grand Lodge of South Australia, who had presided in the Supreme Court of the State or Dominion for thirty-eight years, and who in his seventy-ninth year was first called upon to sustain an irreparable loss in the death of his wife, and a few months later to undergo a serious surgical operation necessary to save his life from the inroads of " a n insidious disease." Without the' operation he was doomed to die within ninety days. I t was no light undertaking for one of his age t o suffer the amputation a t the shoulder of an arm, but he passed the ordeal safely. One speaker, referring to him, said: "Three things have specially appealed to myself associated with the trying ordeals through which he has passed: (1) Indomitable courage in the hour of danger; (2) Invincible faith in the darkest hour; (3) Perfect resignation at all times
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to the will of the Great Architect of the Universe." The speaker's statement of the case indicated the logical result. One of the finest things in the speech was his allusion to the war, in which for illustration he minimized what he had been through, and magnified the risks assumed by those gallant men fighting for " t h e safety of empire and maintenance of liberties." While we religiously and loyally observe our "neutrality," our peace proclivities are so strained that we are compelled to stand at "attention" and salute good fighting stock wherever we find it. All the speeches and exercises breathe the highest spirit of devotion to Gob, country and Masonry, and despite the drouth affecting the country, a notable progress in the Craft has taken place. The Benevolent Funds made a fine showing, and as Bros. ESAU and JACOB are the auditors, we take it for granted the " Funds," will have a square deal. Grand Secretary GLOVER'.S ample and complete statistical reports of all kinds could well be taken as a model for many of the British jurisdictions, notably England, Scotland and Ireland. The Committee on Correspondence, ten in number, submit a report of 115 pages, covering the masonic jurisdictions of the world. V.'. W.\ Bro. F. LATHLEAN furnishes the Kansas review for the year 1914. The name of Bro. L. appears on the roll of Grand Officers as Deputy Grand Inspector of Lodges, a guaranty of ability t h a t is well authenticated by the character of his reviews as correspondent. After noting the absence of South Australia's representative, he says: The Grand Master presented his report in a scholarly address, interesting, complete and definite, without undue brevity. In addition to a recital of facts and incidents, due proportions of patriotism, philosophy, poetry, justice and brotherly love are interwoven in a most delightful and eloquent manner.
Grand Orator STRONG'S oration "is most fascinating reading, and is well worthy of careful study by every thoughtful member of the Craft." In demonstration, he takes an excerpt of three-fourths of a Dage. He notes the token of appreciation and acknowledgment of Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD'S eminent services to Freemasonry.
The Kansas report is kindly mentioned, and we appreciate gratefully the sympathetic personal references. M.-.W.-. SAMUEL JAMES WAY, Grand Master, Adelaide. R.-. W.-. CHAS. R . J. GLOVER, Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
v.". W.'. F. LATHLEAN and others. Correspondents, Adelaide.
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CORHESPONDENCE—SOUTIl
CAROLINA
February,
SOUTH CAROLINA—1914. Lodges,. 258; members, 16,165; net gain, 789. Charleston,
December
8, '1914.
M.: W.'. GEORGE T . BRYAN,
Grand Master. Before we go any farther, we want to congratualte Bro. HART for the excellent summary, which, if copied in one or more jurisdictions we could name, would save the correspondent hours of labor—and even then, sometimes, are like the ways of Providence, "past finding out." The Grand Master's address is full of good things; but we have no time to tarry, and must leave them. He gave the Oregon General Grand the customary jolt as he passed by; and in addition quoted Bro. SHRYOCK, of Maryland, the conclusion of whose jab is as follows: "Let's hit it so hard that no man would endeavor to raise its stinking corpse to life again." We have a suspicion that Bro. SHRYOCK must have attended a seance at the burlesque German Opera, where one of the performers joins in: "Mein Gott in Himmel, how it stinks!" Sixteen pages of decisions andrulings, mainly elementary, appear in the record. Having collected $100,000 with which to build a Masonic Home, the usual collection of orators appeared on the spur of the moment to suggest something "just as good," and in some rare instances what the expert conceived " a better plan." One speaker,suggested " t h e English plan of farming out the indigent members, their widows, children, etc., that they might still live among their friends instead of being congregated in a Home. This plan would enable us to give immediate help to the organized orphanages, who have for so long been caring for our masonic orphans without cost to us." We have noted in our reading two methods, though it is possible both are based on a like "farming o u t " process. The "English method," as disclosed in the allowances of its Board of Benevolence, makes an outlay of a certain number of pounds annually to a named beneficiary. How it is expended the record does not disclose; it may be a payment for a "farming out," or it may be a payment direct to the family. We do not like the term "farming out;" it is too reminiscent of the methods of "Do-the-boys Hall," which illustration by DICKENS has damned one of the English methods of "farming o u t " for all time. Kansas had a like experience with financiers who had " a better way," one "more economical," and they tried a new plan. I t was "more economical," too much so. The plan worked out to a frazzle in one year, and the "Home" then started to make the brightest pages of Kansas Masonic history. From 1907 Kansas says of her "Home":
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CAROLINA.
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1907. Grand Master T. L. BOND said: "Monument of practical philanthropy." 1908. Grand Master E. W. WELLINGTON: " N O similar institution better managed than Kansas Masonic Home." 1909. Grand Master H. F. MASON: " C a p sheaf of masonic achievement; its crowning glory." 1910. Grand Master F.WASHBON: " N O probability that expense of maintaining Home will ever exceed the revenue." 1911. Grand Master M. K. BRUNDAGE: "Maintenance decreased; no wants or suggestions for improvement." 1912. Grand Master A. A. SHARP: " T h e Home is the pride of Kansas Masons." 1913. Grand Master W. E. HUTCHISON: " T h e crowning tangible glory of Masonry in Kansas is the Masonic Home in this city." 1914. Grand Master E. C. COLE: "This magnificent monument to our thoughtfulness to those who need our care." 1915. Grand Master C. H. CHANDLER: "System of management * * * efficient and economical." Kansas for 1914 is reviewed by J. L. MIGHIE, Past Grand Master, and copious extracts are taken from Grand Master COLE'S address; the Kansas action in honor of Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD is noted;
and the action of the Grand Lodge upon the report of the Jurisprudence Committee as to proposed change of ritual of first degree is taken. The Kansas report is called upon for liberal excerpts. He copies our reference about the " W a r Lord of Germany," viz.: "That the reason Germany has had peace for so long is because the 'War Lord' has been able to command it." We still stand to it; but if we were to write it over to suit already made history, we would add after "command it," the words, until he got readyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which the war history in the London Times clearly demonstrates terminated his peaceful command. But like the gentleman who declined to discuss Heaven or Hell for the reason that he "had friends in both places," we decline to violate the neutrality due from us as an American citizen, and are ready to back the United States against our ancestors on both sides. We must scrimp on further comment. I am in regard to space, as the Chinese banker in San Francisco when irnportuned to show down with his funds, he replied: "When I no havee, how can?" M.-.W.-. GEORGE TWIGGS BRYAN, Grand Master, Greenville.
R.'. W.'. 0. FRANK HART, Grand Secretary, Columbia. M.-.W.'. J. L. MiCHiE, Grand Correspondent, Darlington. Next Annual, Charleston, December 14, 1915.
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DAKOTA.
February,
SOUTH DAKOTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 142; members, 11,163; net gain, 433. SiouxFalls, J u n e s , 1915. M.-. W.-. GEORGE PHILIP, Grand Master.
(Portrait frontispiece.) We note the election to membership in the Grand Lodge of Past Grand Master PARK DAVIS, the oldest living Grand Master of Masons
of Vermont, as an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. Four Past Grand Masters were presented with the jewels of their rank, and Past Grand Master SAMUEL A. BROWN was called upon to
respond, he being one of the quartet. and beautiful. He said:
The response was most fitting
A few months ago our illustrious Irish brother, Field Marshal EARL KoBERTS, ended his noble career in the field of war, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of his comrades called there in the service of his King and country. About the year 1901, upon his return to London after having spent his life in defeating the enemies of Great Britain in Asia and in Africa, his sovereign bestowed upon him the rank and title of Earl. I t is said custom requires an Earl to be clothed in the regalia and wear the jewels of his rank when in company with his sovereign upon official occasions. These insignias of rank the Earl is obliged to provide at his own expense. In our brother's case the cost was so great, it was said, that it about consumed the entire savings of his lifetime. But he faithfully performed this duty as he had always performed others, and failed not, because such was his country's way of doing to thos whom the King delighteth to honor.
Bro. BROWN made a very delightful contrast in showing the gift
of his jewel by his Grand Lodge, and after prizing his gift, said: "And ever and always to my life's end I shall enjoy the happy reflection that my dear brethren were willing to have me for their Grand Master. " M.'. W.". Bro. S; A. BROWN introduces his Report on Correspondence with a delightful reference to Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD, and
the recognition last year by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, of the great literary benefits he had conferred upon the masonic world. Referring to like action in the Grand Lodge of England, he says: I t must be a great comfort to the Board there, as it is to your committee, to reflect that the action was not deferred. With profound deference, admiration and affection we record how greatly we cherish his memory here.
We are glad to note a brief comprehensive view of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, including a synopsis of Bro. RODRIGUEZ'S valuable and scholarly report.
Under Florida, where a Deputy found trouble over a belief in the immortality of the soul, which formed part of the funeral service, Bro. BROWN says:
" T h e Grand Master, the Grand Lodge and all
the committees remained mute. done just so."
If we had been there we should have
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We feel about that just as an evangelist did who was disturbed by the boys going out. Finally a half dozen rose at one time, and he said: " T h a t is right boys; as fast as you get full go out." When a Mason lets go his belief in the "immortality of the soul" it is time for him-to go out, Kansas as usual is treated with high consideration. Quoting Grand Master CHANDLER'S action in the Hancock Lodge matter, Bro. BROWN says: "This sounds startling; but we should not think much of the Grand Master who would have done otherwise under the same circumstances'." He adds: "So many obstacles have of late years been found in the way of men of the United States service seeking masonic light that it is refreshing to find one jurisdiction which is affording relief to candidates whose only offense has been their being engaged in the defense of the land." We heartily concur in the foregoing. We have heretofore referred to Bro. BROWN'S service in the navy, showing how it prevented him from obtaining the degrees. Masonry has a peculiar charm for men in the service of their country. It always has been soâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it always will be so. From 1640 down there is recorded evidence of the fact. Bro. GOULD'S letter of appreciation to Kansas is noted. He commends our references to Cuba and Mexico, and cites the opinion in regard to refusing to lay corner-stone of a church, and our criticism of same. Under Maine, he makes an interesting record of Bro. BERRY'S "loving cup," and his notable acceptance. The South Dakota Report on Correspondence is always read with special interest and pleasure. Bro. PETTIGREW'S picture gallery comes on apace. The pace increases slowly. The man who hesitates to put in his picture from a consciousness that he cannot measure up to the class of the homeliest of those of us depicted there deserves commiseration. Perhaps he will get it. M.'.W.'. MARSHALL R . BROWN, Grand Master, Sioux Falls. R.-. W.'. GEO. A PETTIGREW, Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. M.'.W.'. SAMUEL A. BROWN, Grand Correspondent, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Sioux Falls, June 13, 1916.
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February.
TASMANIA —1914-1915. Lodges, — (no data given); members, —; net gain, —. Hobart, August 27, 1914.
M.'. W.-. WILLIAM ELLISON MACART-
NEY, Grand Master. Our last record closed February 20, 1914. The volume before us contains the record of the Half-yearly Communication, August 27, 1914/ We note a motion carried unanimously by which a sum of £50 was voted by Grand Lodge in aid of the Patriotic Fund. Under their Book of Constitutions this (any grant of £50 or oyer) requires confirmation by a Special Communication of Grand Lodge to be held at an .interval of not less than thirty days.' Grand Master's address gives assurance that " The affairs of Grand Lodge are in an excellent and flourishing condition." Annual Communication, February 26, 1915. M.'. W.'. W I L LIAM ELLISON MACARTNEY, Grand Master.
The record shows a Special Communication, at which the donation to the Patriotic Fund is stated to have been confirmed. Objection was made by a lodge that a candidate for initiation was proposed for election in a lodge in another district, although residing in the vicinity of the lodge objecting. The Grand Registrar ruled that the candidate was at liberty to select the lodge he wished to join, and the objection could not be maintained. Benevolent Fund invested shows a total of £4,527 6s. 8d. to capital account. There was a Special at which a foundation stone was laid. The services for seventeen years of "Immediate Past Grand Master C. E. DAVIS received recognition by what doubtless was a general expression of the Craft of Tasmania." A letter was read from R.'. W.'. Bro. CHARLES RAMSEY, in which he stated that "whatever is given and whatever may be said, though far away, he will more than endorse the best that any one can say. His seventeen years under the late Grand Master and all his great kindness were part of the pleasantest memories of his life." The Grand Master, in presenting the "envelope containiiig an expression of gratitude in and for the work done for the Craft of the State," referred in generous terms to the gratification felt by the Craft to M.'. W.". Bro. DAVIS for the care, attention, and industry bestowed during the entire time upon his duties as Grand Master by Bro. DAVIS. What the " m e m e n t o " was we are not advised. I t was something that M.'. W.-. Bro. DAVIS prized because it could "go down to his family as an expression of what the Masons of Tasmania thought of their father."
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There was a reception by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge officers, a banquet, and the usual loyal and masonic toasts given and honored. There is a Report on Correspondence, remarkably good despite the fact that it calls Admiral BAIRD'S jurisdiction " Columbia, U. S. A ." But—Kansas is not in it. The Tasmania reviewer modestly withholds his name. M.". W.'. WILLIAM ELLISON MACARTNEY, Grand Master. v.*. W.". JOHN HAMILTON, Grand Secretary.
Residence of officers, date and place of Annual not given.
TENNESSEE —1915. Lodges, 459; members, 28,081; net gain, 1,019. One hundred and first Annual, Nashville, January 27, 1915. M.-. W.-. THOMAS J. BONNER, Grand Master. Master-elect T. A. HISEY, frontispiece.
Portrait of
Grand
The Grand Master called for the official bonds, and he cites the fact that a bond continued since 1900 had only two of the annual receipts attached, showing a laxity that is inexcusable. Why not adopt a business method in that, and all Grand Lodges, to submit all bonds annually to the Jurisprudence Committee for their approval, or voucher as to their sufficiency. We laugh at the two men,.one of whom owed and gave his note to the other, who gave it back to the maker, so that he would knosv when it was due and come and pay it; but some Grand Lodges do business on the same plan. Grand Master BONNER has called attention, before it is too late, to lax methods that should be remedied. It is the unexpected that happens; but when the unexpected happens because of violation of reason (or law), then something needs perfecting. It is the wise farmer who safeguards the door of his barn in anticipation. Referring to some unfinished space in the Masonic Home that had been utilized, the Grand Master says: This puts into use every available foot of space within the building. If we can during the year finish our old Masons' Home and build the Boys' Dormitory it will relieve the congested conditions. This I hope to see done. Realizing our magnitude as an Institution, we should hide our faces in shame should the suffering of the helpless and destitute of Masonry demand relief fr m any other source than from the hands of our brotherhood.
M.". W.". Bro. BONNER attended the Missouri Conference; the Canadian Peace Call at Niagara Falls; and appointed a proxy from Cincinnati to attend the Ohio Masonic War Relief Association in that city, sending out an appeal to the Tennessee lodges therefor. Past Grand Master FOSTER read a very interesting paper on the "Jewel of a Grand Master," supplementing the paper by presenting
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(as spokesman) to Grand Lodge a very elegant Grand Master's jewel having on its back the following.inscription beautifully engraved: "Presented to the Grand Lodge of Tennessee by JOHN BERRY GARRETT,
Grand Secretary, January 27, 1915." The ceremony was unique in respect to the donor and donee. The signet ring ceremony was made strikingly impressive by a most beautiful reference by incoming Grand Master T. A. HISEY to the original giver of the signet ring, the late Past Grand Master, A. V. WARR, which eloquently emphasizes the interest Tennessee Masons have for the Masonic Home, and that the new Grand Master will do honor to the traditions and history of the noted line or chain in which he is the last succeeding link. An interesting memorial of Past Grand Master JAMES W . IRWIN (1905) is given, showing full details of his army (Confederate) and masonic service. Bro. BuMPUS's Home report shows $3,000 raiged by the Shriners of Nashville for the Boys' Dormitory. Good! Bully for the Shrine! Grand Lodge ordered $10,000 paid on debt of Freemasons' Hall. M.". W.'. Bro. BuMPUSmade " a stirring appeal to the brethren for the Old Masons' Home." Cash and subscriptions for about $4,200 were realized. If we lived in Tennessee, and Grand Lodge awarded haloes, we would move one for Bro. BUMPUS. He helped the Kansas workers with his statistics and letters—last century—and we have always remembered him gratefully since. We find a page devoted to the postofRce addresses of Past Grand Officers. I t saves lots of trouble. Every year we fail to find a record in some jurisdiction, and some repeat the omission year after year. The Report on Correspondence is by M.". W.'. Bro. HENRY A. CHAMBERS, of Chattanooga.
It is most unfortunate that the references to Chancellor STRONG, and the head of the Law Faculty of the Kansas University, Grand Master W M . L . BURDICK, and the historic city of the State of Kansas where the University is located, should have been subjected to such indignities as were inflicted by the proof butcher of the Tennessee volume:
Lawrence-»iHe No. 6; W M . "H." BURDICK.
Shade of OWEN
A. BASSETT! I t is well for Wash-ville and Chattanooga-ville that you cannot revisit the earth. Grand Master " C O L E S " is also quoted from. Considerable space is given to Chancellor STRONG'S "scholarly production." The Oregon report of the Kansas Correspondence Committee receives mention, as also does our general report. M.". W.'. T. A. HISEY, Grand Master, Morristown. R.-. W.-. JOHN B . GARRETT, Grand Secretary, Nashville. M.'. W.". HENRY A. CHAMBERS, Grand Correspondent, Chatta-
nooga. Next Annual (102d), Nashville, January 26, 1916.
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TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 878; members 63,394; net gain, 3,115. Waco, December 1, 1914. M.-. W.'. A. W. HOUSTON, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We like the looks of the Grand Master. We have always had a great admiration for SAMUEL of that ilk, and if he is a descendant of the same stock we will give him the welcome extended to the Arkansaw Traveler. We like this as a "starter:" I have refrained from mailing many (possible misprint for any) recommendations for hanges in masonic law and practice, because I am a believer in the maintenance of established law and do not arrogate to myself or associates any superior judgment by reason of the progressive age in which we live.
"Progressive?" We have heard that word before; sure, " Masonry is a progressive science." "Foreign relations" called him to St. Louis, and three days of "hilarity;" "one continued round of pleasure and interest." He wants the incoming Grand Master to confer with the Masons of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston and elsewhere, and consider Texas as a good camping ground to broaden masonic thought and eliminate "a certain provincialism." If Texas needs any suggestions on the elimination of provincialism, she should by all means send for the St. Louis bunch. If Texas gets up a symposium at, say, Los Angeles, "may we be there to see." The Grand Master made only 205 decisions on questions of law and practice. As the litany expresses it, "Good Lord, deliver us!" He gave final test on seventy-five applicants for passage as " perfect youths," and turned down thirty-four of them. UNCLE SAM will be less particular some day! A National Masonic Sanatarium Association was handed the following bouquet by jurisprudence report to Grand Lodge, which was read by M.-. W.-. Bro. TYLER, of the committee:
" T h a t the use of the
word ' Masonic' in the corporate name and advertising matter of said institution was, and is, wholly gratuitous and unwarranted and in gross violation of the edicts of the Grand Lodge of Texas, an invasion of its rights, and derogatory to its dignity and sovereignty." The h. c. of living caused an,advance to $400 in the salary of M.'.W.". Bro. G E O . W . TYLER, the Texas correspondent. I t contains 233 pages of solid matter. I t begins with a tender tribute to his old friend and associate Past Grand Master JAMES H . MCLBARY (1880). He wore the Gray, and later the Blue. Bro. TYLER says: "As we grow old we make fewer friends, and thus we learn to cling 'with hooks of steel' to those we have. One by one they pass beyond the river and old age finds us standing upon the brink, almost alone." Kansas for 1914 receives careful attention, and he groups the interesting items in Grand Master COLE'S address in a very pleasing
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synopsis. He begins with the patriotic sentiment in the opening; a statement of his work, in which the enjoyable incident of Most Merciful Bro. MARCH is well told, winding up with an extract from Bro. COLE'S conclusion, which he labels "this splendid tribute to Freemasonry." Grand Secretary WILSON'S record and arrangement of the journal is commended. Chancellor STRONG gets this bouquet: " One of the best contributions to the masonic literature of the year is the splendid oration delivered before the Grand Lodge by Bro. FRANK STRONG, chancellor of the University of Kansas. We wish we could transfer the whole paper to these pages, but our space is limited." The report of the Kansas Correspondence Committee in opposition to the Oregon General Grand, or as it stated it—a Central Representative Masonic Body, is noted. "The unanimous election of ROBERT FREKE GOULD to be Past
Senior Grand Warden' by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, is cited in commendatory terms. Our reference to the soiled linen laundered by the Appeals and. Grievances Committee is noted, and he reports the ineffective efforts made to change the reports by members of the Grand Lodge,' who can see no useful end by printing and distributing the harrowing details. We served our novitiate on that committee, have acted as special trial commission in some noted cases, and have had no little sympathy for our friend 'VANDERHOEVEN in his toilsome labors. We appreciate our Bro. TYLER'S personal reference. M.'. W.'. JEWEL P . LIGHTFOOT, Grand Master, Austin. R.-. W.-. W. B. PEARSON, Grand Secretary, Waco. M.-.W.-. GEORGE W . TYLER, Grand Correspondent, Belton. Next Annual, Waco, December 7, 1915.
UTAH —1915. Lodges, 17; members, 2,355; net gain, 154. Ogden, January 19, 20,1915. M.'. W.-. JAMBS W . CHERRY, Grand Master. Frontispiece is portrait of WILLIAM JAY SHEALY, Grand Masterelect. We note there are also two lodges U. D., one of which we are glad to note is named in memory of that father and exemplar of Utah Masonry, the late CHRISTOPHER D I E H L .
The Grand Master in his address devotes some little space to the topic " W a r Relief." The Grand Master of Oregon with that commendable virtue which induces those who have attained that summit of masonic knowledge
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and light which warrants their communication of light to their uninformed brethren, wrote the Utah Grand Master proposing " t h a t the several Grand Jurisdictions raise and contribute * * * one dollar per member to be paid and distributed wisely and upon a plan to be hereafter formulated for the relief of the distressed worthy members of our fraternity, their widows and orphans, wheresoever dispersed through their respective Grand Jurisdictions in the grief-stricken zones of the nations at war." M.'. W.". Bro. CHERRY advised the M.'. W.'. brother that while his masonic spirit was to be commended and admired, he could not give his approval to his proposal. Utah was also solicited to raise and contribute funds to be dispensed for a like purpose through an association at Cincinnati, Ohio. The general matter of relief was referred to the Committee on Charity, which reported a resolution appropriating $300 from the Charity Fund to be disbursed to such persons or agencies and at such times as the Charity Committee shall deem proper for the relief of the sufferers of the European War. \ The Grand Master had wisely said: "The matter is not to be governed by emotion or impulse. The best sentiment is that which is based upon the best judgment, after mature deliberation. I t seems to me, however, that the peculiar and pitiful plight of our brethren and their dependents in the kingdom of Belgium appeals with such persuasive power that no mistake could be made by giving freely to their relief." The Masons of the United States will contribute liberally for their brethren and families in any war zone; and while the funds of the brotherhood will be wisely distributed as far as possible to the true brethren of the brotherhood, those who have known what war is will remember that while it is true that in time of war all laws are silent, nevertheless there is one law that transcends all laws and all national boundaries—the law of humanity; and while the bounds of our relief are the necessity of our brother, yet beyond all that he that hath wounds or sickness, or want, or distress of any kind for self or family is always "our brother." "M.-. W-'- SAM H . GOODWIN, Past Grand Master (1912) puts on and worthily wears the mantle laid down by CHHISTOPHER DIEHL and CHARLES B . JACK, of whom he records, saying of the former: " A Nestor among correspondents, the author of thirty-six annual reports which were characterized by a genial outlook, a simple dignity, and a profound knowledge of masonic law and practice—giving them a high place and value." And saying of Bro. JACK: "Whose two reports were distinguished by originality of viewpoint and thought, subtil ty of humor, and sti iking perspicacity—who would covet the opportunity to do indifferently that which they did always so well?"
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Bro. G. disclaims any wish or attempt to wear SAUL'S armor, or draw the bow of ULYSSES, b u t confesses that he wrote with mind full of— " B u t how the subject theme may gang. Let time and chance determine; Perhaps it may turn out a sang. Perhaps turn out a sermon."
He says he is now convinced his work is not a "song" and he has his " d o o t s " that anything written bears the hall-mark of a sermon. That budding artist was wise who wrote under one picture, "This is a house," and under another, "This is a rooster," because of fear that one might be mistaken for the other. Remembering t h e wise effusions evolved from certain of the literary gentlemen by a perusal of Bro. YOUNG'S Mexico letter, it might be well to wait. Meanwhile we congratulate Utah. If space permitted we would take Bro. GOODWIN'S conclusion entire. I t is thoughtful, wise and salutary. Kansas for 1914 is carefully and thoughtfully reviewed. The Grand Master's address and the oration are highly praised. There is one criticism that we are satisfied would not have been made if Bro. G. had acquired a knowledge of the rapidity with which young men in the railroad offices and shops of Topeka are promoted and transferred with the scantiest kind of notice to remote points. One railroad corporation alone—the Santa Fe^employs in the city of Topeka 6,600 men, and it is not an unusual occurrence for a squad o these employees, on a few days' notice to be transferred to duty at the most remote stations of the system all the way from Chicago to Galveston or Amarillo, Texas, or to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, or other cities on the Pacific Coast, or to points bet\yeen here and there. Eighty men at one time were so transferred to Chicago. Bro. G. also says: " T h e one decision of the Grand Master was not considered or acted upon by any committee, so far as we could ascertain." See page 537 report of Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, paragraph following words "Grand Orator," and-also see page 565 report Committee on Jurisprudence, last paragraph, before names of the committee. It seems-that two committees got a whack at it. One referred, and one approved. M.'.W.'. WM. JAY SHEALY, Grand Master, Salt Lake City. R.'. W.". FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, Grand
Secretary,
Salt
Lake
City. M.'. W.'. SAM HENRY GOODWIN, Grand Correspondent, Prove.
Next Annual (45th), Salt Lake City, January 18, 1916'.
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VERMONT —1915. Lodges, 103; members, 14,055; net gain, 181. Burlington, June 9,1915.
M / . W.". CHARLES H . DARLING, Grand
Master. The volume opens to portraits and sketches of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. The signature to the former halted us, and in an endeavor to find out whether we were still qualified to be called as an expert in handwriting we devoted some little time in ascertaining the name concealed in his hieroglyphics. The second biographical sketch interested us for two reasons, one was Ross the man, and the other PERKINS the writer.
Bro. PERKINS
makes it clear that Bro. Ross has honored by his loyal service the best interests of the Craft of Vermont, and he cites other reasons and many of them for the honor and esteem in which he is held by his masonic brethren, and the recognition with which his marked ability has been crowned at their hands. Grand Master CHARLES H . DARLING was hoping his administra-
tion might all in a period of peace as profound as at the building of the original Temple. But he was disappointed: •We find the world involved in the greatest war, perhaps, in history. This is the more disappointing because a great peacSe had grown up; a sentiment of progress had seemed to possess the world, and it was confldently believed that the old order of things had passed away; that we would never again be involved in a great war.
He narrates the same old story, true ever since the dawn of civilization, and arrives at the conviction now forced upon the world, " t h a t the most civilized of nations can still practice atrocities as cruel as those that outraged the history of barbarous times." He takes this consolation, however: That wars may come, empires fall, kingdoms perish; but the cardinal virtues. Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, the fundamental principles of our Institution; these things, my brethren, belong to that everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, to that kingdom which shall not be destroyed.
Persons residing on the government reservation at Fort Ethan Allen have heretofore been practically ineligible for masonic membership, which the Jurisprudence Committee remedied by the passage of the following resolution: Resolved, That the petition of one who has resided for at least one year next preceding the date of his petition on a government reservation within the confines of this State, may be received and acted upon by any lodge in this jurisdiction, without a waiver or disclaimer of jurisdiction, or the recommendation of any other lodge or Grand Lodge.
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The Grand Master made a mistake in belittling the cojisideration due the Masonic Veteran Association, which the Jurisprudence Committee kindly pointed out and corrected. And Grand Lodge accepted and adopted their report. Past Grand Master MARSH O . PERKINS, correspondent, stopped off at Alberta on his trip around the world long enough to tell the Grand Master that a dispensation to empower Wardens to confer degrees—in Vermont—is not required. He notes: " Other refusals included the prohibition of offerings to idols, not guaranteed to be of perfect youth construction." Kansas for 1915 receives not only the customary, kind and generous •consideration, but in honor of the fact that Grand Master CHARLES H . CHANDLER owes his nativity to Vermont, his biographical sketch by W.'. Bro. OwEN J. WOOD is called upon for liberal excerpts covering M.\ W.'. Bro. CHANDLER'S Vermont residence and family history. Bro. PERKINS says: Bro. CHANDLER'S administration "started on its voyage one short year ago under the most favorable circumstances," and he presents " t h e log of the voyage" in a manner highly creditable " t o the mind and heart of the author." His reference to a voyage, and the nautical terms used in his introductory remarks are not wholly without consideration, as they give the strong, businesslike address a touch of sentiment and beauty. We cannot do better than to reproduce, in part, what his home brethren think of his work as Grand Master. [Copying extracts from the report of Committee on Report of Grand Officers] We like the course pursued by him as cited under caption " W a r Relief:" so did his brethren, who speak of it through the committee as "rational," with the timely reminder while Masons "should ever stand ready to respond to the needs of the destitute, they should also avoid hysteria and imposition." [Quoting action taken.1
The "comprehensive report of the Grand Secretary" is noted. The annual oration is described " a beautiful vision of 'Life and Brotherhood,' suggesting the present duty as brothers, in the ever living present, not in the dead past of yesterday, the burial ground of many lives." He refers to the memorial to Past Grand Master FRED WASHBON as "being especially tender and appreciative." Our endorsement of the Vermont Jurisprudence Committee's report anent "racial eligibility" is copied, and the Kansas report pronounced " a s usual is practically a handy compendium of matters of special interest, sound comment thereon, with conclusions logically grounded." Bro. PERKINS concludes his report with the beautiful definition of Masonry given by Past Grand Master L E E S. THOMAS, of Louisiana— a gem. M.-. W.-. CHARLES H . DARLING, Grand Master, Burlington. R.-. W.-. HENRY H . ROSS, Grand Secretary, Burlington. M.-.W.-. MARSH O . PERKINS, Grand Correspondent, Windsor.
Next Annual (122d), Burlington, June 14-15, 1916.
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VICTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1914. Lodges, 228; members, 14,193; net gain, 854. Melbourne, March 18, 1914. M.-.W.-. A. T. HOLDBN, Grand Master. The Grand Master had been duly proposed and seconded as a nominee for his own succession to the office of Grand Master, but this year, for the first time in twenty-five years, during which seven Grand Masters had been elected, qualified and served, there was a contest liable because a second nomination and second to same had been made for the office. The Grand Master at this point said: There never yet has been a contest for this exalted position, and I express the fervent hope that there never will be. Our Institution stands for "peace, love and harmony," and everything that would disturb that harmony is inimical to the best interests of the Order. In my humble opinion, when we bring the Grand Master's ofBce into the realm of competition, however honorably an election may be conducted, parties come to be formed, and divisions of opinion expressed that tend to strain the friendship of brethren, even within the same lodge, and in a measure to destroy the amicable relations that should always be maintained between all our lodges. This is an evil to be averted if a t all possible.
It was averted, whatever the apprehended evil was, by the Grand Master withdrawing his name from further consideration for the office, resulting in the election of the Deputy Grand Master, the other nominee. We cannot imagine what the apprehended danger was. We presume there must be some difference between elections under foreign constitutions and American Masonic Constitutions, just as there is a difference between their political election methods. We read something once in the way of a description of a political election in one of the three parts of Brittania. The speaker had concluded, and before taking his seat politely inquired " if any gentleman wished to ask a question." . One arose and began to propound a question, and in the midst of his efforts was promptly floored by a stroke of a shillalah. Without batting an eye or showing the least particle of concern the speaker as promptly leaned forward again from the platform: " I s there any other gentleman who wishes to ask a question?" We do not mean to insinuate that there is any striking resemblance between masonic and political election methods in Victoria, but if an American possible Grand Master had retired under like circumstances, we think some questions would have been propounded and answered. Bound in the volume is a beautiful "Semi-Jubilee Souvenir" for the years 1889 to 1914, inclusive, in which is given the address of Past Grand Master A. T. HOLDEN, April 25, 1914, on the occasion of the installation as Grand Master of CHARLES CARTY-SALMON, the present
Grand Master.
The souvenir is embellished with excellent portraits
of Grand Masters W. J. CLARKE (1889 to 1896), LORD BRASSY (1896
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to 1900), A.. J. PEACOCK (1900 to 1905), Dr. W. BALLS-HEADLEY (1905 to 1907), GEORGE E . EMERY (1907 to 1909), T. D. GIBSON-CAR-
MiCHAEL (1909 to 1912) A. T.HoLDEN (1912 to 1914), and Grand Master C. CARTY-SALMON, installed (1914).
The volume is also embellished with portraits of Grand Secretary T. H. LEMPRIERE (1889 to 1894), JOHN BRAIM (1894 to 1910), and C. J. BARROW, appointed 1910.
We have often referred to the insecurity of a mere examination as a basis for visitation. Victoria has had an object lesson. It had an examination, without voucher of any kind; it admitted the party examined, where he witnessed a ceremony, and subsequently admitted he was not a Freemason. Victoria now has this rule: Unless a visitor to a lodge be personally known and vouched for by one of the brethren present as a Frefltoason, he cannot be admitted unless he is well vouched for after due examination, and also produces (a) the certificate of the Grand Lodge to which he claims to belong, or (b) other proper vouchers of his having been initiated in a regular lodge. In all cases satisfactory proof of identity must be given. Every visitor during his presence in the lodge is subject to its By-Laws.
Victoria demonstrated its loyalty to government by generous action for the Patriotic Fund.
M.'. W.-. Bro. EMERY said:
I do not know that any words can more expressively state our attitude In this great war than those of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, in one of his great speeches when he said, speaking of the sentiments of the people with regard to the war then in progress: " With malice toward none, with charity for all, with flrmness In the right as GOD gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's woimds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to do all which may achieve and cherish a lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations. Bro. EMERY, we salute you!
M.-.W.-. C. CARTY-SALMON, Grand Master, Melbourne. R.-. W.-. CHARLES JAMBS BARROW, Grand Secretary, Melbourne.
VIRGINIA-1915. Lodges, 320; members, 24,866; net gain, 779. Richmond, February 9-11, 1915.
R.'. W.'. JAMBS B . WOOD,
Deputy Grand Master, as Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The first act of Grand Lodge was to pass a resolution of sympathy in his ailment with Grand Master PHILIP K . BAUMAN, and regret
at his inability to be present, and to send him with fraternal greetings and love, and hopes for his speedy recovery, a box of American Beauty roses. Past Grand Master JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON then read the address
of the Grand Master.
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It cites the deaths full of years and honors of two loved and revered Grand Masters, M / . W/. ALFRED RANSON COURTNEY and M.". W/. WILLIAM HENRY PLEASANTS.
The Grand Master made a number of visitations. In April he visited the Grand Lodge of New Jersey and, according to immemorial usage in Bro. SHIRREF'S jurisdiction, was "most graciously welcomed and was accorded every courtesy and attention." Accompanied by M.-. W.'. Bro. EGGLESTON, chairman of Correspondence, "as your additional delegate," I attended a conference of Grand and Past Grand Masters, held May 14-16, at St. Louis, Mo. Never before were the representatives of so large a number of Masons overwhelmed with such princely hospitality. July 15-17, at Niagara, in Canada, at the urgent invitation of the Grand Master of Canada, in Ontario, he participated in the celebration of 100 years of peace between Great Britain and the United States of America. I t was an "entire success." The following will appeal strongly for the sympathy of the many Kansas friends of Grand Secretary NESBITT: " Some of you may know the fact that for nearly or quite a year the partner of his manhood years was desperately ill. For all this time Bro. NESBITT fought, and fought faithfully, a hopeless battle on her behalf, and now he is left alone." The Grand Master had just begun transcribing the notes for his address, when " I was suddenly stricken, as if shot with a rifie, with a violent attack of that aristrocratic disease called gout." It is not the first time that one getting away from the seductive influences of tidewater has found a magnified hospitality that had heights and depths and breadths that tested his powers of endurance. The podagric and torminous pains are unknown to him who is content with the "cawn pone" and bacon or the venison that were sufficient for his ancestors. Grand Lodge, on report of Committee on Correspondence, recognized the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, and The (new) Grand Lodge of France. We have been reading the memorial of Major ALFRED RANSON COURTNEY, Past Grand Master, and in the Virginia contribution of colonists to the " Illinois Country," or the "lead mines," in Northwestern Illinois in its early history, were some with good old Virginia names, two of whom were of the lineage on the maternal side of Major COURTNEY, GEORGE WASHINGTON CAMPBELL and B E N HARRISON CAMPBELL, one of whom was the father of a son named COURTNEY CAMPBELL; all of
whom are of pleasant memory to the writer, and all for a long time past on the other side. The "COURTNEY" we knew was a lovable character. We read with renewed interest and pleasure concerning M.'. W.\ Bro. COURTNEY: Our brother was a man of most magnificent presence, tall, dignified, and yet with a grace and suavity of manner that won confidence and invited friendship. He was a man of brilliant intellect, and yet as gentle and loving as a woman. He lived far beyond the time allotted to man, and died beloved by all who knew him.
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JOSEPH
W . EGGLESTON
• makes
February Grand
Master
COLE'S cipher troubles a text for a homily. Citing " the only decision, and a good one, too," he remarks: " I t is said that, many years ago some Masons organized that splendid Order, the Odd Fellows, because to have done the above would have been an innovation in the Body of Masonry." He introduces an excerpt from Bro. COLE'S address, as follows: "Would that all Masons were as sensible as Grand Master COLE as to the province of Masonry." As Bro. EGGLESTON takes our introduction, he tenders us "profound sympathy," and then says: " W e are glad it was his knee instead of his elbow, etc.;" which reminds us of the ancient conundrum as to " t h e best place to have a boil;" the answer was: "On some other fellow." He gives further particulars about Bro. JOHNMONGURE, the "Bishop of the Poor:" He took a negro ex-convict into his service, and made a man of him. I t was while fishing with this negro that he lost his life trying to save his. Their funerals were held separately, and yet on the same day, and with the same procession, and both were laid to rest not far apart, and a t the same time. But this is no place for a proper essay on the life of JOHN MONCUUE. A book could not do the subject justice. T o o u r offer to m a t c h t h e " s i x dozen luscious b i v a l v e s , " eaten b y a brother says:
of Virginiaj
with a K a n s a s c o m p e t i t o r ,
Bro. EGGLESTON
Our champion above alluded to is our present beloved Grand Master, and the charge was true. That Kansas Masonic and railroad offlcial ought to visit Bro. BAUMAN'S splendid old colonial home in Fredericksburg and then hang his head, not in shame, b u t in sorrow, that he would never again see such food and such hospitality. The writer has been there, and his only two regrets were that he did not have Bro. B's appetite and digestion, and that he ever had to come away.
The Kansas man for over thirty years has been a constant attendant at the Royal Order banquets (North and South). Once an oyster magnate in Baltimore steamed oysters in carload lots (oyster house cars) and placed them before him in a vain endeavor. None of these even phased him. He is a modest gentleman, as Bros. MAYER and N E S BITT will attest. No one ever heard him boast of his gastronomic feats, nor is there any record of his ever missing a meal or failing to do ample justice to whatever is set before him. And—put this down, Bro. E., gout and indigestion—common or acute—are as unknown to him as the relative temperatures at the COOK or PEARY North Poles.
Bro. E.'s conclusion is a hearty greeting to the Craft. M.-.W.-. JAMES B . WOOD, Grand Master, Charlottesville. R.-. W.-. CHARLES A. NESBITT, Grand Secretary, Richmond.
M.-. W.'. JOS. W . EGGLESTON, Grand Correspondent, Richmond.
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WASHINGTON- 1915. Lodges, 190; members, 20,724; n e t gain, 1,182. N o r t h Y a k i m a , J u n e 8, 1915. M.".W.'. W M . J. SUTTON, G r a n d Master. T h e usual welcoming c h e s t n u t a b o u t t h e m e m b e r s getting " p i n c h e d " and having t h e fines a n d i m p r i s o n m e n t " p r o m p t l y r e l i n q u i s h e d " b y t h e chief of police w a s w a r m e d over for t h e occasion. G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n G E O R G E L A W L E R responded from a higher plane, in p a r t saying: Secretly, yet openly, we bear among us a pure white spirit—a spirit that radiates truth and love and faith to all who seek, determined to And, that "peace which passeth understanding." The members of this Grand Lodge are its ministers. Its priests, to whom is conferred the labor of love which must not relax, but be propagated during our time, and passed on to the next generation. Ours is a glorious mission. To labor for the love of maiiliind. Your welcome, we feel, is extended in that great spirit of Masonry. T h e record contains a well considered memorial of t h e g r e a t masonic historian, R.-. W.'. B r o . R O B E R T F R E K E G O U L D ,
which
was
presented b y G r a n d Historian W M . H . GORHAM. We notice a motion b y M.'. W.'. B r o . J O H N A R T H U R , requesting " t h e Grand Historian t o m a k e a special effort t o ascertain w h e t h e r or
not
Bro.
ROBERT
FREKE
GOULD
had
commenced
or
finished
a
contemplated work on t h e life of M.'. W.". B r o . W I L L I A M H . U P T O N , P a s t Grand M a s t e r , now deceased, and, if possible, t o secure this information in t i m e for publication in t h e Proceedings." We note n o t h i n g further in t h e Proceedings. We find in our r e t a i n e d correspondence t h e following, which, a p p a r e n t l y evoked b y our o b i t u a r y reference t o P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r U P T O N , t h r o w s some light u p o n w h a t B r o . G O U L D ' S memoir of B r o . W. H . U P T O N would h a v e been, if it should prove (as we fear) t h e d e m a n d s u p o n his t i m e did n o t p e r m i t B r o . G O U L D t o write, or c o m p l e t e his labor of love: "KINGFIELD, WOKtNG,
10 Ap., 1907. M Y DEAR
FR;END:
I have just received the Proc. G. L. Kansas, 1907. Your Report on F. C. I have read with interest, especially your remarks on p. 88. If you can give me any information about W. H. UPTON or refer me to the remarks of the reporters on F. C. in other American jurisdictions upon his decease, I shall be grateful. I am going to write a memoir of him. He (UPTON) was a most valued friend of mine, and 1 regard him as second to no one (of any period) as a masonic scholar. His loss I feel acutely. * » * \'ours truly, R. F. Goui-D." T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence takes u p t h e various topics discussed b y G r a n d M a s t e r s a n d others, in t h e m a i n in a n impersonal manner, q u o t i n g w h a t " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of K a n s a s says a b o u t or-
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ganizing "Masonic Guilds," and evokes this comment: "This is good so far as it goes, and should lay a foundation for a deeper study of the significance of those degrees. Utah has gone further and has provided for the furnishing of lectures." The Kansas report is called upon for its "tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master UPTON," which is thus noticed: "This is high praise, and any jurisdiction may well feel proud to have produced a man of whom this could be said." M.-.W.\ ROBERT L . SEBASTIAN, Grand Master, Aberdeen. R.-. W.'. HORACE W . TYLER, Grand Secretary, Tacoma. M.-.W.'. RALPH C . MCALLASTER, Grand Correspondent, (no record). Next Annual, Tacoma, June 13, 1916.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 91; members, 4,119; net gain, 77. Quarterly, Kalgoorlie, July 23, 1914. M.". W.'. C. 0 . L. RILEY, Lord Bishop of Perth, Grand Master. ~ The frontispiece is a portrait of R.'. W.'. Bro. ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM MCCALLUM, Deputy Grand Master. M.-. W.\ Bro. RILEY
made a brief address. Quarterly, Perth, October 22, 1914. M.-. W.-. Bro. C. 0. L. RILEY, Archbishop of Perth, Grand Master. The brethren took occasion to congratulate the Grand Master upon his elevation to the rank of Archbishop, which he acknowledged in.a very gracious and pleasing speech. In his general address to Grand Lodge, reference is made to the great war, and the duties and responsibilities that were by reason of it, placed upon Grand Lodge and the private lodges. He makes a good suggestion that the names of all brethren known to have gone to the front in any of the army contingents be placed in the hands of the Grand Secretary "so that we may not forget when we are thinking of those who have gone to fight our battles." The Grand Master pays a high tribute to the late Major T. SHERWOOD, Past Deputy Grand Master, who passed away July 30, 1914, at the ripe old age of seventy-six; an active member for forty-eight years. He was a brother conspicuous for kindness, generosity, gentleness, good nature and helpfulness. (All standing, the Grand Organist played the "Dead March in Saul.") Quarterly, Perth, January 28, 1915. M.-.W.-. Bro. RILEY, Grand Master. We note an interesting reference in the Grand Master's address to "Freemasonry in Germany," and a quotation from the French Masonic
1915-16.
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VIRGINIA.
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Journal Le Symbolisme, making a very significant reference to the action of the "Annual Diet of German Grand Masters" concerning Pacificism. Annual, Perth, April 22, 1915. M.-.W.-. Bro. RILEY, Grand Master. The death was announced of Bro. Major FRANK PARKER, an enthusiastic Freemason and a gallant soldier, who died in Egypt on the 17th March, while on active service. He was Senior Warden of .the Military Lodge. The news of his death came as a great shock. We are pleased to note a resolution of sympathy with R.\ W.'. Bro. FRANK NICHOLAS, and to note that he is on the high road to recovery from his operation. We remember his good work as a reviewer of the Kansas volume, and we note that the resolution passed unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE.—The Kansas review this year is by Bro. C. G. MORRIS.
The address of Grand Master COLE and the oration of Chancellor STRONG are liberally excerpted from and made matter of comment. Discussing U. S. A. lodges, Bro. MORRIS says: "The. Unitea States of America evidently finds no disadvantage to large membership of lodges." Quite true! We do not agree, however, with his conclusion that with a limited membership "it certainly would give a greater interest in the work and to the candidate a true appreciation of the basic principles which we endeavor to teach in the several degrees." M.-.W.'. C. 0. L. RILEY, Archbishop ot Perth, Grand Master, Perth. R.'. W.'. J. D. STEVENSON, Grand Secretary and Chairman of Correspondence Committee, Perth. Next Annual, Perth, April 27, 1916.
WEST VIRGINIA —1914. Lodges, 147; members, 17,740; net gain, 1,037. Bluefield, November 11, 1914. M.-.W.-, THOMAS P. JACOBS, Grand Master. There is a portrait and sketch of M.-.W.-. Bro. WM. T . ICE, J R . , Grand Master for 1914, 1915. Thirty-five Grand Representatives, one, R.-.W.-. Bro. JOHN M . COLLINS under the banner of Kansas, were received, welcomed and saluted with the Grand Honors of Masonry. The address contains a striking contrast between the savage, brutal war in Europe and the peace and prosperity of the United States. Sixty decisions attest the desire of the Grand Master to communicate light to his uninformed brethren. The Grand Master makes an interesting reference to the HENRY KRUG bequest. By its terms his will devotes about two hundred
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thousand dollars for the purpose of a Masonic Home in West Virginia, his former.home, and where his masonic memberships are held. He gives a like sum for the support of the Pennsylvania Masonic Home. The sum for West Virginia is estimated at " n o t less than two hundred thousand dollars." The conclusion of the Grand Master's address is given to a topic indicated in a single sentence: "Masonry is not a religion, but it is essentially a religious institution." He concludes: "No, my brethren, Masonry is not a mere system of ritualism. I t teaches more than a mere philosophy; it teaches us that the true and faithful Mason is the son of GOD, and it doth not yet appear what he shall be." M.'. W.'. Bro. GEORGE W . ATKINSON
furnishes
entertainment
and instruction to the readers of his report, which covers nearly two hundred pages of' practically solid matter. He excerpts freely from Grand Master COLE'S address, which receives his hearty commendation. He epitomizes Bro. WILSON'S report, and has this to say about Grand Master CHANDLER: "Bro. CHANDLER'S signature is so artistic and beautiful, I most respectfully nominate him for Treasurer of the United States, so he could write his name on our national currency that all the people could see and admire it." Bro. ATKINSON has a pleasant word for the Kansas report and its author, and he, copies what we have to say about Bro. COLLINS, whom he styles "our genial and very competent Grand Secretary," which we think deserves this endorsement: " A true bill." Under Kentucky, he quotes some of the Grand Master's decisions. Here is a good one; it makes a legal opinion, and then it makes a finding which the court endorses as a fact: " A lodge cannot receive the petition of one who makes periodical trips as a salesman of medical gin, which is a distilled spirit from grain or malt, flavored with the oil of juniper berries, or oil of turpentine." M.-.W.-. WILLIAM T . ICE, J R . , Grand Master, Philippi. M.'. W.'. JOHN M . COLLINS, Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEO. W . ATKINSON, Grand Correspondent, Washington, D. C. Next Annual, Wheeling, November 10, 1915.
1915-16.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WISCONSIN.
Ill
WISCONSIN â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 271; members, 30,551; net gain, 1,308. Milwaukee, June 8, 1915. M.-. W.\ BERNARD F . KEBLER, Grand Master. We have been very much interested in reading the address of the Grand Master. In fact, we have enjoyed it. He makes no effort by direct statement, by insinuation, or even by admission, to demonstrate to Grand Lodge that it was by his skill, industry and superhuman efforts that Wisconsin has such a glorious record of successful administration, and resultant growth, improvement and glory. On the contrary, he is thankful to GOD for the creation of WILLIAM W . PERRY, and he has a good reason for it, "for it has seemed as if he were created especially for my use and advantage." And then he adds a sentence, making an acknowledgment that many Grand Masters are chary about admitting: " T o the hand of inexperience he becomes a veritable motor nerve until the Grand Master catches the swing of his duties, and thenceforth he remains as the sustaining power of encouragement." But the Grand Master does not stop here. "And to Past Grand Master CHARLES E . WHELAN, to whom I have gone many times for masonic counsel and advice, I am truly thankful." And he gives a reason: " I have drawn masonic inspiration and enthusiasm from him during all the years of my membership." He talks about Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS' Report on Correspondence in like manner. It "always contains a review of the field of masonic endeavor full of valuable and interesting knowledge." And after earnestly urging and recommending its reading, he adds: "A well informed membership is always a safe one, and usually hews close to the line of masonic conduct.'' Grand Master KEELER cautions against the traveling lecturers for pay without first obtaining unquestioned masonic testimonials of an official -jharacter, etc., saying: "What shall be presented to the subordinate lodges as instruction in masonic history, philosophy and ethics is too important to permit a discussion thereof by persons not vouched for as to ability and purpose, and especially is this true where pay is demanded." On the last page of the Grand Master's address is a beautiful poem, written by Past Grand Master CHARLES E . WHELAN, on the topic, "What hast thou wrought?" Only lack of space prevents our taking it. Five lodges U. D. returned their dispensations and asked for charters, three of which were granted and two dispensations continued. We are glad to record the presence of Past Grand Treasurer JONATHAN H . EVANS.
Also that of venerable Bro. DAVID H . WRIGHT.
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We note an interesting letter from Past Grand Master ALVIN T . WEBB, now at Los Angeles, Calif., that Grand Lodge ordered printed in the record. The obituary report contains a beautiful memorial to the late Grand Chaplain, JOHN T . PRIOR, J R . , one whose life and character were inspiring to all who knew him. Also one to Past Grand Master EDWIN J. FARR (1906), who had a notable record of devotion to the
Union during the Civil War as surgeon of the 30th Wis. Inf. Vols., and fifty-seven years' devotion to Masonry and the Craft. The record indicates that all that is needed to make the Grand Lodge the possessor of a Masonic Home and to receive $200,000 from Bro. WiLLARD VAN BRUNT is formal action of affirmance by the Supreme Court of former court action. The Grand Lodge ratified the action unanimously. We heartily congratulate the Craft of Wisconsin upon their grand Masonic Home prospects. Past Grand Master DAVID H . WRIGHT, in honor of his ninety-fifth birthday, July 9, 1915, was accorded the Grand Honors and made a speech of appreciation. Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS presents his eighteenth annual review, and we find Kansas for 1915 ably and fully reviewed. He says: "We note with regret that sixty-four lodges were not represented at this Annual Communication. One of the things the Master of a lodge promises upon his installation is to attend the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge upon receiving proper notice." He copies the nautical expression with which Grand Master CHANDLER began his address, and adds: "He'speaks of having made a trip entirely across the state from the east to the west. Kansas has so long been a ' d r y ' state that we would have supposed navigation would be difficult." There is where you are off, Bro. JENKS. The inhabitants of a " d r y ' ' state have very little difficulty. Those in a " w e t " state are far more liable to get tangled in their attempts to navigate. Copying our inclusion of Wisconsin also with Iowa and Kansas, whom he had criticised for publishing names of those convicted of masonic offenses, he gracefully agrees, as follows: " W e can only say that Wisconsin is as great an offender, perhaps, in this respect as the other two, and we throw ourselves upon the mercy of the court. The practice is wrong, nevertheless." He joins with us in condemnation of "masonic" associations for business purposes, and adds: "Some years ago Wisconsin had a very disagreeable experience along this line, and has not forgotten it." Kansas and Illinois were each touched. In his "conclusion he records an experience for Wisconsin in war relief matters, similar to that of Kansas, in the following: Everywhere the Craft stands ready to afford substantial relief; but whereever inquiry has been made, we have been informed that assistance is not desired. The time, however, must come when the war clouds have rolled away.
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113
and passion has subsided, when masonic charity will be accepted. At such time we feel quite certain that the Masons of "Wisconsin will respond with unanimity and liberality. M.-.W.'. GEORGE 0 . KELLOGG, Grand Master, Elkhorn. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM W . PERRY, P.-. G.-. M . - . , Grand Secretary,
Milwaukee. M.'.W.'. ALDRO JENKS, Grand Correspondent, Dodgeville.'
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 13, 1916.
WYOMING —1915. Lodges, 34; members, 3,316; net gain, 126. Casper, September 8, 9, 1917. M.-.W.'. J. J. JEWETT, Grand Master. (Frontispiece portrait of Grand Master-elect W. H. DICKINSON.)
The Grand Master delivered an able address, and then introduced Bro. CHARLES E . WINTER, who delivered an address upon the general
topic "Masonry." The report of the Grand Secretary pro tem. followed. A memorial of the late Grand Secretary, WILLIAM L . KUYKBN-
DALL, who died at Denver, Colorado, on March 8,1915, was presented, read, and made part of the record. • An address upon " Masonic Essentials" was made by rand Orator Bro. W. A. RiNER. The retiring Grand Master was presented with his jewel as a Past Grand Master, felicitous speeches of presentation and acceptance being made. CORRESPONDENCE.—There is a report of about ninety pages by R.-.W.'. Bro. J. M. LOWNDES. Some of the jurisdictions are not represented in the report, the missing volumes having been lost or misplaced. Kansas receives a pleasing review, and Bro. LOWNDES has given the Craft a brief but well prepared review. M.'.W.'. W. H. DICKINSON, Grand Master, Lander. R.'. W.'. J. M. LOWNDES, Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, Sheridan, September 13, 1916.
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CONCLUSION. The one thought about Masonry overpowering all others a t this stage of the world's activities and horrors, is that the scope and field of Masonry are being very materially enlarged. We are all ready to ' concede that neither in our thoughts or benevolences should we confine ourselves as formerly to the strict rule of masonic legitimacy. In fact, it is questionable whether we have not practically, to some extent at least, admitted to our fraternal benevolences those we have heretofore excluded from consideration as entitled to claim of masonic right or authority. In the presence of an overpowering horror, all mankind are drawn together, and get together, dropping their wisp-like ties of race or tongue. There were few inquiries as to the. legitimacy of Belgian Masonry among those crowding and eager to send their contributions' of food to hungry and desolated Belgium; it was sufficient alone to know that there was dire distress, and all pressed forward in desire to be helpers, recording their faith and concurrence in that broadest of creeds: GOD hath made mankind One mighty brotherhood. Himself their Master, And the world His lodge.
We attach hereto the customary statistical appendices and index. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M . MILLER,
Correspondent. TOPBKA, K A N S A S , 1915-^1916.
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CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX. Latest Grand Lodge statistics of membership as compared with last previous report, showing latest net gain. Prepared for the February. 1916, report by P.-.G.".M ..MATTHEW M . M I L L E B , Kansas Committee on Correspondence. UNITED
Grand
Lodge.
California
Florida
Ohio
Utah
Total U. S
STATES MASONIC No. of Lodges.
Year.
554 5621 24 366 131 110 22 34 225 654 64 837 557 521 411 591 220 205 116 265 431 257 373 634 86 260 33 80 194 42 837 421 106 541 440 145 490 5
1914 1914 1915 1914-15* 1915 1915 1914-15* 1914-15* 1915 1914 1915* 1915 1915 1915 1916 1914 1915 1915 1914 1914 1915 1915 1915 1915 1914-15* 1915 1915 1914 1915 1914-15* 1915 1915 1915 1914-15* 1915t 1915 1914 1915
37 258 142. 459 878 17 103 320 190 148 271 34
1915 1914 1915 1915 1914 1915 1915 1915 1915* 1914-15 1915 1915
14,701
•Figures 1915, too late for review. tTwenty-elght lodges not reporting. JNo figures given. ^Nevada decrease. 36.
MEMBERSHIP. Last Previous Report.
Latest Report.
Net Gain.
27,548 20,118? 2,325 50,257 16,758 24,780 3,423 9,599 11,444 38,425 4,413 . 131,905 67,192 49.550 42,412 40,459 15,883 30,294 15,766 65,697 74,964 28,809. 19,434 61,522 8,226 21,122 1,975 10,782 38,674 3,208 186,179 22,879 9,130 96,075 25,382 13,260 105,255 500 1,560 8,833 15,376 10,730 27,062 60,279 2,201 13,874 24,087 19,542 17,745 29,243 3.190
27,916 20,962 2,564 53,179 17,422 25,378 3,541 9,924 12,051 40,458 4,640 139,271 70,014 51,785 .44,052 42,139 16,885 30,884 16,464 67,938 78,857 30,411 20,073 63.966 8,970 22,305 1,939 10,910 40,569 3,361 192,463 23,969 9,593 101,185 27,142 14,214 110,620 583 1,650 9,194 15,165 11,163 28.081 63,394 2,355 14,055 24,866 20,724 18,827 30,551 3,316
358 844 239 2,922, 664^ 563 118 325 607 2,033 227 7,366 3,822 2,235 1,640 1,680 1,002 590 6S8 2,241 3,893 1,602 639 2,444 744 1,183 «36 128 1,895 153 6,284 1,090 463 5,110 1,760 954 5.365 82 90 361 789 433 1,019 3,115 154 181 779 1,182 1,073 1,308 126
1.629,355
1,702,935
73,580 36
1,629,355
1,702.935
73,544
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GRAND LODGES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES RECOGNIZED T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. No. Grand
Chile
Lodge
°J
Lodges. 71 74 446 93 76 18 39 255 202 73 15 66 68 116 77 228 91
Year.
t t
1915 1915 1915
1913-14-15* 1914^15t 1914t 1915 1915 1914 1914 1915* 1915 1914-15 1915 1914-15
t
1915 1914-15t 1915 1914-15t 1914 1915
2,008 2,008 14.701 16,709 Grand total • F i g u r e s , 1915. too l a t e for r e v i e w . t T w e n t y - e i g h t lodges n o t r e p o r t l n g j ^Mexico. Y o r k G.'. L.". decrease.
Last Previous Report.
BY
Latest Report.
Net Gain.
6,039 7,339 56,787
6,672 7,678 58,983
633 339 2,198
4,910
5,183
219
6,929 1,194 3,327 18,728 13,155 6.758 799 7,819 2,500
7,242 1,156 3,539 20,477 13,435 6,765 819 8,152 2,652
5,952
6,705
753
5,266
5,702
436
13,339 4,042
14,193 4,119
854 77
164,843
173,472
8,573 38
164,843 1,629,355
173,472 1,702,935
8.535 73,544
1,794,198
1,876.407
82.079
•
313 538 212 1.749 280 7 20 333 152
CORRESPONDENCE—A
1915-16.
PPENDI
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X.
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. UNITED STATES AND
FOREIGN MASONIC
MEMBERSHIP.
P r e p a r e d b y M .•. E.-. M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , K a n s a s Grand Lodge.
California D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a
Ohio Pennsylvania Pliilipplne I s l a n d s
Utaii
S u b o r d i n a t e G . . G .•.Chapter .... S u b o r d i n a t e G.'. G . . Council Subordinate G.•.Encampment..
Grand Chapter.
27,916 20,962 2,564 53,179 17,422 25,378 3,541 9,924 12,051 40,458 4,640 139,271 70,014 51,785 44,052 42,139 16,885 30,884 16,464 67,938
4,149 4,351 763 13,466 5,534 9,479. 1,169 3,580 2,425 8,471 1,259 41,244 18,704 14,709 10,567 9,829 3,733 10,536 4,133 24,754
78,857 30,411 20,073 63,966 8,970 22,305 1,939 10,910 40,569 3,361 192,463 23,969 9,593 101,185 27,142 14,214 110,620 582 1,560 9,194 16,165 11,163 28,081 63,394 2,355 14,055 24,866 20,724 18,827 30,551 3,316
24,026 9,496 4,447 14,703 1,940 4,939 492 4,552 7,642 1,137 40,368 3,724 2,705 39.136 5,271 4,052 34,127
1,702,935
T o t a l m e m b e r s h i p In U. S. A.... 1,702,935 *No r e t u r n s . tFigures last report. u s e e M a s s a c h u s e t t s a n d R h o d e Island.
4,338 3,170 3,570 5,685 20,302 694 4,486 7,341 4,585 6,777 11,678 950
Correspondent.
Grand Council.
Grand Comd'y.
942 494
1,808 1.345 501 7,656 3,320 4,171
*
3,010 1,091 6,023
1,643 1,315 3,466
•*
343 953 9,257 9,364 2,524 2,022 2,059 616 4,952 1,728 9,262 8,785 1,651 2,423 3,000 210 1,762
18,779 7 984 7,387 t6,234 5,053 1,108 5,621 2,232 18,385 9,309 4 717 2,054 7,137 2,828
2,619 1,297
2,802 3,506
7,075 622
23,114 1,799 1,614 17,897 2,474 1,899 23,695
18,265 1,282 876 6,406 2,490 985 1,154 17,997 1,538 1,404
f.
1,600 1,908 1,906 6,553 2,797 3,450
3,699
4,080 5,508
468,608 1,047
140,185
234,320
469,655
141,717
1,532 1 203 235,523
118
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A
PPENDIX.
February,
FOBEIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand . Lodge.
British Columbia Chile
6,672 7,678 58,983
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
Grand Comd'y.
775
18,880
8.049
5,183 412
Mexico (York Grand Lodge)....
7,242 1,156 3,559 20,477 13,435 6.765
t3,202 tl.250
189 870
1,589 1,515
819
8,152 2,652 6,705 5,702 14,193 4,119 173,472 1,702,935 Kansas Consolidated totals .. . 1.876,407 tFigures last report. tEarl CasslUis authority.
1,659 t50,000
tl,700
916
t250
76,208 469,655
601 141,717
545,863
142,318
14.451 235.523 249,974
INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE REPORT. A
c PAGE
PAGE
Abraham Lincoln Garmon 57 Abraham Lincoln Lodge... 27 Acts, good 54, 55 Alabama 4 Alberta 5 American Union Lodge, Av. Rev 70,71 Anderson, of Ok., visits 111 26 Andrews, A. B., Jr 66 Arizona 6 Arkansas 7 Armageddon 7 Atheist ceased membership 30
Clem, Johnnie 19 Civet Cat, poking 82 Confer degrees, any Master Mason can... 19, 62 Colorado 13 Colored lodge. Nova Scotia 70 Cole, G.-. M.-. . 5 , 23, 34, 40, 47, 51,61,63,66,70, 73, 74, 76, 91, 98, 106,109,110 Courtney, of Virginia 105 Cravens, Lincoln, eloquence... 29 Cuba 16,43,92,93
B
D
Baird'sBible 19 Baird,of Columbia, U.S. A 95 Baker, Clifford C , of Mo 48 Banquets the thing 6 Benson, A. W., Orator...14, 31, 87, 52, 70 Bequests 75,109 Black, Genl. J. C , Illinois....25, 26 British Columbia 8 Brotherhood and Citizenship.. 69
c California figures 10 Calloway's good law 50, 51 Canada commended 11 Chandler, G.-. M." 14, 28, 31, â&#x20AC;˘ 49, 52, 57, 59, 73,110 Charity, organized 61 Chase, of Kansas 57 Clarke, W. W 4, 33
Delaware Desaguliers District of Columbia Does War abolish masonic rights? Dues, Soldiers arrears for
17 65 19 22 80
E Education 6 England and Kansas methods compared 82, 83 England 20 Evidence, documentary 23
F Farming out plans 90 Fealty 5 Field Marshall Earl Roberts.... 33, 92
120
COR
RESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;INDEX.
F
February,
I PAGE
Flag.U. S 17 Florida 23 Foley, of N . D., on saloonkeepers 68 France, I. R. G/. L/ 9, 65, 79 Fuller, David B., P / . G / . M . ' . Mas. Home 49
G Gallery, Pettigrew's picture 93 Gambling and liquor selling 48 Gem, a .â&#x20AC;˘ 31 Genl. Grand Lodge...25, 30, 32, ' 81,85,98 Georgia, Banks of 24, 25 "GodsavetheState"(of N . J.) 59 Goodwin, S. H., honors Diehl and Jack 59 "Godreigns" 64 Gould, R. F....10,16, 23, 28, 31, 51,67,71, 76,81,86, 91,92,93,98,107 Grand Master's Asso 63, 68, 70 Grand Masters' meetings 35 Grasshopper Year in Kansas.... 72 Graves decorated 56 Guthrie's Brutus to Cassins 18
H Hancock Lodge No. 311 Harry Howard comes back Heaven Hedges, G.'.S/., salary raised.. History, masonic Hokus Pokus Home, masonic, a life work Hunting snipe
59 47 36 51 51 21 48 72
I " I am blind" 18 Illinois 25 Illinois visits Calif 9 Illinois, R. A. Hospital 26 Immortality, Indian symbol for 80,92
PAGE
Inexactitude Indiana Iowa Ireland
8 29 31 32
J Jacob and Esau, Auditors Jehovah Jubilee
89 65 69
K Kansas Correspondence..28, 31, 35,38,45,49,50 Kansas Home 47, 66, 71, 90, 91 Kansas, P / . G/. M / . , Clark formerly of 86 Kansas Semi-Centennial 28 Kansas, Shirreff's salutes 60 Kentucky 33 Ketcheson "present" 12 Kies, optomist 15 Kuhn's Dr., chameleon story 48, 49
Lafayette 19, 20, 57, 75 Life, problem of, taught by M. Symbolism 81 Liquor traffic sidelight 29 Lodge of research 33 Lodges, Military 33 Louisiana 35
M Macedonia call via Oregon 34 Maine 31,36,37,38 Manitoba 38 Martin, Chas.H., oflU 28 Maryland 39 Masonic Homes ..27, 29, 34, 48, 52, 61, 64, 96, 109, 111 Mason, P.-. G.'. M / . , sorrow 75 Masonic schools 33
121
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;INDEX.
1915-16.
P
M
PAGE
PAGE
Masonic veterans Massachusetts Mass. vs. Calif.
14 ,. 40 (McGrew) 4, 5,10, 40 Memorial stones 34, 53 . Mexico 18, 42, 43, 93 Michigan 43 Minnesota 45 Minn, views on Mass. Home... 46 Mississippi , 46 Missouri 48 Montana 50 Motion to lay on table 50
N Nation, soul of, awakened Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick acquires stock New Hampshire New Hampshire museum New Jersey New Jersey, law improved New Mexico New South Wales New York North Carolina North Dakota 67, Nova Scotia
O.E. Star Offense, masonic Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Orahood, Jasper M Oration, a patriotic
6 52 53 55 56 58 58 58 60 62 64 66 77 69
17,26,49 7, 23 70 72 ,..61, 74, 99 13 11
Pasco of Florida 23 Patriotism 12,41 Prayer 66 Peace 32, 43, 51, 64, 78, 91,101
Pennsylvania 57, 75 Perkins puntures P, Perfection 102 Perry, of N . C , a model 67 Porto Rico recognized 32 Philippine Islands 21, 63, 77, 79, 87 Prather adorned 30 Prince Edward Island .78, 79 P. Perfection whacked 9, 25, 72
Q Quebec 80 Queensland 31,71 82,83 84 Queensland recognized....44, 80, 81 Quotes A. Lincoln in Victoria.. 104
R Recognition.5,9,18,21, 24, 31, 32, 44, 77, 78, 87 Rhode Island 85 Rodriguez 16, 92 Roll of Honor 81 Roller, Grand Lodge 22 Russell, G / . M / . , story of Mil. Lodge of Revolution 41
S Saskatchewan 86 Scotland 87 Scissors, report 5 Sermon, annual 55 Service 56 Shrine, bully for 96 Scottish, Johnson-ism 8 Showers, Haines 58 Smith's (Wolfe) conundrum... 76 Socitiuum 4 Soldier Masons ...20,93 South Australia 88 South Carolina 90 South Dakota 92 Strong, Oration of.....5, 6, 23, 40, 47, 51, 63, 66, 75, 76, 89, 96, 98,109
122
CORRESPONDENCE—INDEX.
T
Februarj' •
w PAGE
Tasmania 94 Taft, Bro. W. H., ovation to.... 42 Taylor, P /. G.-. M /., Maine 36 Tennessee Anniversary, children absent 61, 95 Tennessee's "proof butcher" .. 96 Texas 97 Titcomb, of Ala 63
u Umbilical cord 73 Unusual joint dedication 69 United States residents eligible inVt 101Upton, of Washington 108 Utah 98,99
V Vatican dictation 35 Vermont 16, 17, 101 Vested Rights 39 Victoria 81,103 Victoria G:. M.'. withdraws name 103 Virginia 104 Virginia vs. Kansas 106
PAGE
Wabash, Flagship once 58 War Lord of Germany 91 War 11,12,13,14, 21, 27, 31,38,39,45,51,59, 66, 67, 69, 77, 89 Warren, Gen. Joseph (ancient) 24. Washington 107 Washington, George 75 Washington memorial....26, 35, 54 Welcome worth while. 29 West Virginia 109 Western Australia..... 108 Wheat. Shirrefifs on 60 Williams (Nelson) takes Kansas cake 71 Wilson, Gr. Sec 31, 70, 98, 102,110 Wisconsin Ill Wise Grand Master Keeler Ill "Withdraw" 11 Wyoming.. 113
Y York G.-.L.-. Mexico.'
42,63
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M;.W-.GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS.
SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, F E B R U A R Y 21 & 22, A . D . 1917, A. L . 5917.
VOLUME XVII. PART 2. M.-.W.-. CHARLES E. LOBDELL, Grand Master, Great Bend. (Address:
Masonic Grand Lodge Building, Topel<a.)
R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.'. W. . GRAND LODGE.
1917.
GILES H. LAMB . GRAND MARTEn.
Februa,'Y 17 . lOW . to February 2:! . 191 7 .
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1917. M/.W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL (Address:
Grand Master
Great Bend.
Masonic Grand Lodge Building, Topeka.)
R. . W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART R. W.'.OwEN J. WOOD
Grand Senior Warden ..Topeka.
R. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY
Grand Junior
R
Depiily Grand Masler ..Hiawatha.
W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH..Grand
R. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON W.-.FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Warden.Chanute.
Treasurer
Lawrence.
Grand Secretary
Topeka.
Grand Chaplain
Abilene.
W . ' . B E N S . PAULEN
Grand Senior Deacon....Fredoma.
W.'. JOHN H . SCHIERECK
Grand Junior Deacon ..Dighton.
W.-. C. ROY INGRAHAM
Grand Marshal
Yates Center.
W.'.HENRY MAUGHERMAR
Grand Sword Bearer
Ellis.
W.'. WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, JR....Grand Senior Steward ..Kansas City, Kan. W-'-MAYER EPPSTEIN
Grand Junior Steward..Great
W.'. HARRY L . SHARP
Grand Pursuivant
Atchison.
Bend.
W.". W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Tyler
Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETINQâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. The sixty-second Annual Communication of the M.".W.'.Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, will be held in the city of Topeka, Kansas, on the third Wednesday, being the 20th day of February, A. D. 1918, A. L. 5918, a t 9 o'clock A. M.
P R E S S O F K E T C H E S O N PEI.NTINO C O . , LEAVEKWOBTH, KANSAS.
PROCEEDINGS OP THE
JVL.-.W.. ORAND LODGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OF-
A.F.&A.M. OF KANSAS.
SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. WICHITA, KANSAS, February 21, 1917. The M.-.W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, convened in Annual Communication in the Banquet Hall of the Scottish Rite Temple, in the city of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 21st day of February, A. D..1917, A. L. 5917, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.'.W.'.GiLBS H. LAMB R.-. W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDBLL R.'. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART
Grand Master Yates Center. Deputy Grand Master...Great Bend. Grand Senior Warden....Kiawatha,.
R.'. W.'. OWEN JASON WOOD Grand Junior Warden ..Topeka. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH.Grand Treositrer Lawrence.
R.-. W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON W.'. FRANCIS S. BLAYNBY W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY W.". WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG W.'. JOSEPH E . BREAKEY
Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Chaplain .-.Abilene. Grand Senior Deacon ....Channte. ..Grand Junior Deacon...Burlington. Grand Sword Bearer Downs,
W.'. OLCOTT W . LITTLE
Grand Senior-Steward....Alma,
W.'. WILLIAM O . NOBLE W.-. GLEN CHAMBERLAIN W.-. W. AMEB BURNETT
Grand Junior Steward ..Hiawatha. Grand Pursuivant Wichita. Grand Tyler Oberlin.
OPENING CEREMONY.
A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.-.W.-. Grand Master opened the M.-.W.-. Granci Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas; in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Bro. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain.
252
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
Almighty GOD, Supreme Architect of the Universe and Father of rnen; we humbly bow before Thee in reverent adoration to implore Thy blessing upon our beloved Fraternity for this occasion. Bless, we pray Thee, all our brethren here and elsewhere in body, mind and soul. We assemble in the spirit of free-born men who feel the responsibility of manhood in a great age, in a great nation, and a great cause of human brotherhood. We come with soul-longing for immortality and heartloving for humanity, and therefore recognize the need of a divine uplift and outlook for the direction of our energies in the development of life and characteV for noblest ends. Grant us a clear vision of the good, the true, and the beautiful for ourselves and for all Thy children in all the great fields of service and comradeship. Endue us with a full measure of Thy wisdom, faith and courage for the great age in which we live and the great nation which we love above our lives and our fortunes. Bless the President in his burdened life; bless the Governor of Kansas in all his labors; and bless the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge in all his work. O, GOD! Speak strength and courage to our souls from on high, lest the tumult of war, the noise of battle, and the shouting of captains throw lis into confusion. May no love of wandering or lust of wages lead us to forsake the integrity of heart, uprightness of life and fidelity to trust which should characterize the temple-builder of today as they did in ancient times. The world is in commotion. We need a guiding hand of infinite love to trace clear designs on our trestleboards, and infinite wisdom to enable us to interpret them aright; therefore, we pray Thee to meet with us on the pavement, in the middle chamber, and in the sanctum sanctorum, and illuminate us with Thy ' presence. Bless this Annual Communication with a spirit of sympathy and charity for the restoration of our beloved Home, so that its loss and the sadness connected with it shall be only a call to greater and better things for the aged and the young. Thou hast abundantly blessed us in the year past in all material things. Wilt Thou now bless us still more abundantly in faith, hope and charity; in loving communion of kindred hearts to be expressed in noble deeds and splendid service. Amen.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The several Grand Representatives, as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials, were presented to the Grand Master by M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, and introduced to the Grand Lodge. Proper acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Senior Deacon, and Grand Representative of Maine.
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
253
WELCOME TO VISITORS. The M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r extended a cordial welcome a n d invitation t o . a l l M a s t e r Masons t o a t t e n d a t this Annual C o m m u n i c a t i o n .
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W.". J O H N McCuLLAGH, chairman, s u b m i t t e d t h e following report, which, on motion, was a d o p t e d : to the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A.M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report the following: members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'.W.'. GILES H . LAMB R.-. W.;. CHARLES E . LOBDBLL R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART R.-. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer.
R.'. W.\ ALBERT K . WILSON W.'. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
'
W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY W.\ WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG W.'. JOSEPH E . BRBAKEY W.'. OLCOTT W . LITTLE W.". WILLIAM O . NOBLE
'...,Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
W.-. GLEN CHAMBERLAIN W.'. W. AMER BURNETT PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Senior Junior Sword Senior Junior
Deacon.. Deacon. Bearer. Steward. Steward.
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler. X^?Ii^I
cicrvice. M.'.W.-. M.-.W.'. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-.
MATTHEW M . MILLER PERRY M . HOISINGTON BESTOR G . BROWN THOMAS G . FITCH EDWARD W . WELLINGTON HENRY F . MASON... ALEX. A. SHARP WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON ELRICK C . COLE...'. CHARLES H . CHANDLER WILLIAM L . BURDICK
1885 1901 1903 1904 1907 190S 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915-
254
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. District iVo.
R.-. W.-.JOHN H. CLARKE
3
R.-. W."'. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND 4
R.-.W.'.JAMESS.PELLETT
'..... 5
R . - . W . ' . J O S I A H S . PALLING 7 R.-.W.-. HUBERT H . HUBBARD....10
R.-.W.-.C. W. HENDERSHOT
11
R.-.W.-.DAVID M . HORKMANS. 13 R.-.W.-. EDSON J. LUNGER 14 K.-.W-.-. THOMAS E.OLLIVER 15 R.-. W.-. EDWIN C. EAGLES 16 R.-. W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER 18 R.-.W.-.FRANKLIN S. ADAMS 20 R.-.W.-. NATHAN B.THOMPSON..21 R.-. W.-. JAMES T. COOPER 24 R . - . W . - . F R A N K S . WOOD 27 R . - . W . - . A L G I E F.SIMS 28
R.-.W.-. ELLIS FINK R.-.W.-.W. L. DAVENPORT
.....29 31
R.-. W.-. ORVILLE HOLFORD
34
District No.
R . - . W . - . A N D R A L G . NORRis
35
R.-. W.-. HOMER T. HARDEN 36 R.-. W.-. HUGH B. DAVIS 37 R.-.W.-. ALBERT C . MCCLINTIC..39 R.-.W.-. JACOB P. SCOTT 40 R.-.W.-.LINCOLN STEWART .41 R.-.W.-. STANFORD M . SMART 42 R.-.W.-.GEORGE F. MELVIN 43 R.-.W.-. HARMON J. BOWER 44
R.-.W.-. C.W. MILLER, JR
46
R.-.W.-. HAYES FLOYD 47 R . - . W . - . F R E D E . FULLER...., 48 R.-. W.-. ELMER D . SAMSON 51 R.-.W.-.PAUL RICH 52 R.-. W.-. FRANKLIN STRAIN 55 R.-.W.-. ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD..56 R.-.W.-. ISAIAH MARSHALL 58
R.-. W.-.B. H . CRAWFORD
61
R.-. W . - . P E T E R J. PANKRATZ
62
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alberta . W.-.GEORGE D . ADAMS. W.-. W. AMER BURNETT. Arizona W.-.AARON H . CONNETT. British Columbia •California .' M.'-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. W.-.JOHN C . KETCHESON. •Canada W.-.GEORGE GETTY. •ChUe : '.^England R-'. W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON. W.-. HARRY E . BEST. •Georgia -Illinois M . ' .W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER. .Indiana R.' . W . - . W I L L I A M H . TESTER. Ireland R.- . W.-.OWEN J. WOOD. Louisiana M.',-.W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER. W . - . H U G H P . FARRELLY. Maine W . - . J O H N A . FERRELL. Manitoba -W.-. MOSES H . COLE. Maryland Mexico (York Grand Lodge) ..M.' .W.-.MATTHEW M . MILLER. W.-.EzRA B . FULLER. Minnesota Missouri M.' .W.-.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. W.-.EDWIN H . VARNUM. Montana Nebraska R--. W.-.WILLIAM I. STUART. W.-.HARRY E . PEACH. New Brunswick W.-. FRANK E . DAVIS. New Zealand North Carolina M.' . W . ' . A L E X . A . SHARP.
1916-17.
GRAND LODGE
North Dakota Nova Scotia Oklahoma Philippine Islands Puerto Rico Queensland Rhode Island •Saskatchewan Scotland South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Washington Western Australia West Virginia
OF
KANSAS.
255
W.'.BRUCE GRIFFITH.
W/.JOHN
MCCULLAGH.
R.'. W / . C H A R L E S E . LOBDELL. W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY.
M.' .W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK. M.' . W . - . E L R I C K C . COLE. R.'.. W.". WILLIAM FRANK MARCH. W.'.EDWARD W . WAYNANT. W.-. HARVEY 0 . DAVIS. W.-. CHARLES A. LOUCKS. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN. . M:•.W.-.BESTOR G . BROWN. M/•.W.-. GILES H . LAMB. W.'.STANFORD M . SMART. ' M .W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH.
W.-.JoHN W. NEILSON. PAST MASTERS.-
ROBERT HERTEL, JR No. EDWARD W . WAYNANT... FRED T . N Y E PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER HOLMES W . HAVILAND WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, JR.... FRANK E . DAVIS EDWIN H . VARNUM CHARLES W . CARMAN ALBERT B . DICKMANN HENRY H . ASHER JOHN C . KETCHESON CHARLES G . WEST WILLIAM H . HARRISON EARL E . FAWCETT HARRY E . PEACH HENRY NORTHDORF BRICK P. DAVIS JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N AARON H . CONNETT MAYER EPPSTEIN WILLIAM R . KLINBDENST.. STEPHEN A. D. GBAUQUE HARRY L E E HEATH GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND BARLUS ROMSTEDT D. WILSON HAYS MARION M. MILLER JOHN H . OSBORN
2 2 2 3 3 3 5 6 6 8 9 10 12 12 12 12 U 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 18 ?4 26 29
No. 30 30 35 WALTER S . MCKNIGHT.... 35 JOHN A. SCHILLING 36 HARRY E . BEST 37 GEORGE M . COPLIN 40 CHARLES B . WIARD 51 ELMER F. STRAIN 51 WILLS.EBBRLE 55 WILLIAM A. GARVIN 55 EDWARD E . DOUGHTY 57 WILLIAM STEELE.: 59 HENRY M . J O N E S 60 G E O R G E D . ADAMS 63 ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY 64 GEORGE F . ENGLISH 66 JOHN M . PLEASANT 68 GBORGE.W. LEAK 70 JOHN K . DUNCAN 74 JAY C . BIGGER 74 CHARLES W . HAWES 74 EARLE R . MOONEY 75 J. LUKE JOHNSON 79 HENRY A. BUEK 84 JOHN H . WILHELM 86 CHESTER A. LATHAM 86 JOHN C . DUNN 86 GUY W . K Y L E 86 PETER POORBAUGH
Ross WHEELER
HARRY J. WILLIAMS
PROCEEDINGS
256 HENRY S. SPEER JAMESB. DBVIER F R A N K L I N L. PAYNE
No.
OF THE
February,
86 86 86
THOMAS H . SMYTH
E D W I N T . RIDGEWAY G E O R G E L. M I L L E R A R T H U R T. T H O M P S O N
86 86 87
CHARLES E. CROSEN GEORGE B. D E A N
150 150
AMOS M . KENT...WILLIAM N E L S O N . . .
88 90
PERRY E. M I L L E R ARTHUR W . L I N N
150 150
HARRY F. WHITTEN.
91
T H O M A S A. H U B B A R D
150
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER
91
FR:ANK G. E M E R S O N
150
B E N S . PAULEN BENJAMIN F. LAwsoN
95 99
J A M E S C. 0 . M O R S E OLIVER M. SPEER
150 152
JOHN M . CHAIN
99
JAMES W . E B Y
155
LAURISTON G . WHITTIER.. JAMES F. M C C O Y
99 99
W I L L I A M H. MizE
160
G A L U S H A A. K I N G
99
J O H N J. H A Y S RICHARD E. T H O E S
160 161
99
H O M E R C. V A N H O R N
167
99 99
J A Y N . WANAMAKER^
169
W I L L I A M J. F R A Z I E R L E V I H . KENAGY LOUIS V . K O C H
â&#x20AC;¢
No.
145
CHARLES N . FOWLER
146
ROSCOE L . GULDNER.
146
H A R V E Y J. L O W R A N C E
149
WILLIAM B . WIRSHING
171
ROSS C. MCCORMICK R O Y H . CLOSSON
99 102
R E U B E N J. SHAY R I C H A R D W. P A L L I S T E R . . .
171 171
WILLIAM M. GRAY
103
J. F R E D E R I C K L A D E R E R . . .
172
WILLIAM H . POWELL CASPER P. SWANK
103 103
ANDERS SORENSEN
Vi2
GEORGE L . PFUNDSTEIN... A R T H U R V. C O O P E R
103 103
DAVID O . WATTS CLARK K N O X
173 173
H E R B E R T R. H U L L
175
MAYNARD B. SABIN
112
J O S E P H J. L A N D E S
175
LLOYD W . L A S H J. W H I T N E Y HASTINGS.. N. E R N E S T VANDYNE
113 114 117
J E R R Y L. S H B R R E R G E O R G E W. T R O U T . . .
185 187
J O S E P H O. MoFFETT C H A R L E S A. RuNYON
120 120
CHARLES R . BAYSINGER... JOHN MCCULLAGH
C L A R K A.
BAIRD
ROBERT M . ARMSTRONG.. BURTON H . JORDAN
.
ROBERT B . H A L L
.
188 193 .194
128
ROY C . FOWLER:
198
129
T H O M A S B . DiNSMOOR
198
133
ROBERT WEATHERHEAD...
198
HAROLD N . H I L L JOHN W . COPELAND
133 133
H A R V E Y O. D A V I S
200
H E N R Y A. M E I B E R G E N
204
D E R R E L L S. C A L L
134
LOUIS MEIBERGEN
204
J O H N A. F E R R E L L S A M U E L S. G I I A Y B I L L
136 140
WiLMER L. D A G U B
206
MOSES H . COLE
206
ALEXANDER M . SWITZER.. A R T H U R C. B R O W N
140 141
HARRY B. BRICKELL
207
B. F. WORTHINGTON
208 222
A L B E R T O. J U S T I C E
141
C H A R L E S R . A N D E R S O N . ...
C H A R L E S F . K UPTON
142
H E N R Y M . COTTON
223
ELIJAH K . R A P E R FRANK F. HOGUBLAND
143 144
WELLINGTON SOWERS
223
E L I S H A G. MiNARD
227
LLOYD R . LAMBORN
145
H. CLARK NEWCOMER
230
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JOSEPH B . PICKENS WILLIAM J. RUMBEL JOHN D . RIPPEY
No. 233 245 252
LiLBURN L. SWAN BENJAMIN F. ZooK
255 255
ULYSSES G. SLACK HARVEY S. MCINTOSH FRED ZIMMERMAN WILLIAM H . M C C U E HENRY L. GAMES
257 258 258 258 269
ALVA L. SwEARiNGEN
272
ARTHUR H. STRICKLAND... WILLIAM H. BOSTON WILLIAM G . CARSON JOHN H. SCHIERECK JOHN W. THORNBURGH LESTER LUTHER A. G. BERTSCHINGER
272 278 277 279 282 283 288
CHARLES A. LoucKS
289
EDWARD R . HAYNES ELMER MCCLELLAN JAMES W . HUTCHISON ROBERT TREAT PAYNE ARTHUR FAUTEUX JAMES A. CLARK BRUCE GRIFFITH HENRY G. SEELYE JOHN P. KOEHLER -
292 292 293 297 297 303 303* 303 303
GiFFORD M. BOOTH MILTON W. KELLER HARRY L . W H I T E HENRY WALLENSTEIN GEORGE L. PRATT ELMER E. BLECKLEY WILLIAM W. PEARCE WILLIAM S. GRANT JOHN H. REYNOLDS
303 :.
303 303 303 303 303 303 303 ' 303
KANSAS.
JAMES F . BENNETT
257 No. 303
JULIUS E. LULiNG
303
PAUL BROWN RICHARD E. BIRD ALBERT D. TAYLOR LOUIS D. BLACHLY
303 303 303 307
TiLGHMAN B . JETER
308
GEORGE GETTY E Z R A B . FULLER JOHN RICH JOHN J. KNIGHT WILLIAM G. KELLEY... EMERT L. ANDLER ALBERT A. W E B E R MARION O. WHBLAN
309 311 316 321 326 326 326 333
G EORGE R. BALLARD H A R R Y L . DURST ALFRED J. WEDEL WILLIAM J. CROSBY ARTHUR N. ROCHESTER... WILLIAM M . GLENN HUGH E . W R I G H T RANSOM STEPHENS EUGENE S. TALCOTT MILES S. GILLIDETT WILBUR N. HENDERSON... OSCAR A. BROWN FLOYD L . FINLEY WILLIAM E . SNYDER OTIS E . J A M E S HARVEY A. THOMAS LOEEN GlLLETT... ARTHUR S. FREESE ARTHUR HILDING HOWARD C . TILLOTSON.... BAYARD J. LONG
340 346 346 347 352 352 355 362 364 367 382 383 383 384 388 389 394 396 400 401 409
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Leavenworth No. Z.—JESSE A. HALL, M . ; BENJAMIN F . H E I S , S. W . ; FRED M . PATTON, J. W.
Wyandotte No. 3.—DEVIRDA
H . BURCHAM, M . , proxy for J. W.;
GEORGE W . H U L L , proxy for S. W.
Kickapoo No. U-—SAMUEL SCOTT PARKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W.
Washington No. 5.—HARRY L . SHARP, M . , proxy for J. W.; PRANK S. ALTMAN, proxy for S. W.
258
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Lawrence No. 6.—JOHN H . ROBINSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Union No. 7.—PETER F . MEADE, M . ; WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS, S. W . ; CHARLES MAYER, proxy for J. W. Rising Sun No. 8.—ARTHUR Acacia No. 9.—HENRY
B . CALANE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
H . ASHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
King Solomon No. iO.—JOHN M . FELLER, M . ; EDMUND H . TERRY, S. W.; JOHN VICKERS, J. W . . Jewell No. 11.—JOHN
B . MOORE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Emporia No. 12.—FRANCIS Nemaha No. 13.—JOHN
H . CURRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
E . MILLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oskaloosa No. H.—HENRY
NORTHDORF, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—CLARENCE F . HEATON, M . ; D O N A. WELTMER, S. W.; GEORGE W . THATCHER, proxy for J. W. Lafayette No. 16.—ROY A. SEATON, M . ; THOMAS B . ROBBINS, S. W . ; JACOB LUND, J. W. Topeka No. 17.'—GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND, proxy for M. and J. W.; FRANCIS A. STEVENS, S. W . Ottawa No. 18.—HAROLD J. LAMB, proxy for M.; WILLIAM C . HARDING, S. W.; L E E T . LARSON, J. W. Olathe No. 19.—ADOLPH H . CONERUS, M . ; HARLAN D . LANTER, proxy for S. W.; SAMUEL E . FERGUSON, proxy for J. W. Circleville No. 20.—JOHN
T. REUTTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Valley Falls No. 21.—WILLIAM B . MITCHELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Melvern No. 22.—ARCHIE A. THRUSH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Palmyra No. 23.—CHARLES N . BAILEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Osage Valley No. 2i..—RALPH E . MEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oketo No. 25.—OTIS
E . HARDESTY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Longton No. 26.—CHARLES
H . POTTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Neosho No. 27.—JAMES
D . BOLEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Pacific No. 29.—JAMES
A. CAMPBELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Towanda No. SO.—JOHN C . STRAW, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Arcana No. 31.—JAMES
D . SHUPE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Auburn No. 32.—ZOLO A. EMERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. 3^..—LESLIE
G . MYERS, M . , proxy tor S. W. and J. W.
Hiawatha No. 35.—RAY S . ZIMMERMAN, S. W.; PAUL B . BAILEY, J. W. Council Grove No. 36.—OLE J. W. Paola No. 37.—DWIGHT
M . ; FRANK
W . STERNS,
T . PETERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
M . NUMBERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
lola No. 38.—CLAUDE E . LOCK, proxy for M.; THOMAS E . OLLIVER, proxy for S. W.; JAY B . KIRK, proxy for J. W. Seneca No. 59.—CLYDE H . JENKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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De Soto No. 1,0.—JOHN A. GIEBNER, M . , proxy for S. W.; CHARLES B . WlARD, proxy for J. W. McKinley No. i.1.—CHARLEY J. W.
H . CHRISTMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Holton No. i.2.—LYNN M . THOMPSON, M . ; EDWARD R . SLOAN, proxy for S. W.; GUY L . HURSH, J. W. Nickerson No. 1,3.—FRED MCCORMICK, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Delphian No. kh-—ROY
D . COLEMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Easton No. 1,5.—WILLIAM P . HALL, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Halstead No. 1,6.—CHARLES J. W. Xenia No. 1,7.—BENJAMIN
W . RANDALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
F . ATKISSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mackey No. 1,8.—ELMER T . MEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Nine Mile No. 1,9.—HOMER ADAMSON, S . W . Lake No. 50.—EDWARD
D . CORY, M . , proxy for J. W.; L B R O Y
C . KASSEBAUM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Orient No. 51.—HARRY R . BLANCHARD, M . ; ELLSWORTH B . SBWELL, S. W.; CHESTER E . JOSS, proxy for J. W. Pottawatomie No. 52.—JAMES J. W.
W . FALKNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Wetmore No. 53.—WILLIAM F . TURRENTINB, M . , proxy for J. W.; ULYSSES U . CURTESS, proxy for S. W. Shawnee No. 51,.—JOSEPH EARNSHAW, .ERASER, J. W., proxy for S. W.
proxy
for
M.; ALBERT
E.
Troy No. 55.—WARREN D . ALLISON, proxy for M.; HENRY D . STRONG, proxy for S. W.; Louis L. STRONG, JR., J. W. Coyville No. 57.—WILLIAM
STEELE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
McCracken No. 58.—ALBERT V. NORLIN, proxy for M.; HARRY H . HERZEL, proxy for S. W.; JOSEPH 0 . DAVENPORT, J. W. Saltville No. 59.—HENRY
M . JONES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Salina No. 60.—BENJAMIN A. STRICKLER, M . ; CHARLES E . HARVEY, S. W.; RICHARD H . CRAVENS, J. W. La Cygne No. 61.—MARION
F . LEASURB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ridgeway No. 62.—AXSBL L . OVESON, M . ; W . SCOTT MARTIN, S . W . ; CLYDE H . VAIL, J. W. Adams No. 63.—ELMER HUNT, S. W .
S . NANCE, M . , proxy for J. W.; ELLSWORTH
Wdthena No. 61,.—GEORGE F . ENGLISH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Gardner No. 65.—HOWARD C . BIGELOW, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMBS A. WILLIAMS, S . W . Burlington No. 66.—GLENN
H . JONBS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Frankfort No. 67.—ANDREW
ANDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hiram No. 68.—GEORGE W . LEAK, proxy for M.; JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR, S. W.; ADOLPH SCHURMEYER, J. W. Carbondale No. 70.—FRANK E . BLOOD, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR WAETZIG, proxy for S. W.
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Huron No. 72.—FRANCIS
OF THE
February,
D . NORMILE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Chetopa No. 75.—JOHN P. PAUL, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Wamego No. 75.—J. LUKE JOHNSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Erie No. 76.—RALPH C. HENDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delia No. 77.—WRIGHT
L . DILLMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Corinthian No. 79.—HARRY KEELER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Zeredalha No. 80.—A. ERNEST T I T U S , M . ; CLARENCE H . GARRISON, proxy for S. W.; JAMES H . EDMUNDS, J. W. Tuscan No. 82.—WILLIAM Doric No. 83.—FRED J. W.
J . BRADLEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
C . PAPENHAUSEN,
M . , proxy for S. W. and
Jefferson No. S^.—JOHN H . WILHELM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Sullon No. 85.—OTTO H . ROMMELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sunflower No. 86.—HARRY E . ATCHISON, M . ; CLIFFORD 0 . S. W.; KENNETH V. GRAGG, J. W.
AVEY,
Mankalo No. S7.—EUGENE M . TYLER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR T. THOMPSON, proxy for S. W. Eureka No. 88.—AMOS M . K E N T , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Home No. 89.—JOHN
W . HAILEY, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Golden Rule No. 90.—TGEORGE YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Marysville No. 91.—HERMAN R . FISHER, M . ; HARRY F . WHITTEN, proxy for S. W.; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, proxy for J. W. Devon No. 92.—LAWRENCE
L . RITCHIE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Girdrd No. 93.—GEORGE VIETS, S . W .
F . BEEZLEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; HENRY
Harmony No. 9Jf.—JOHN K . SHINN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Constellation No. 95.—ALBERT J. W.
A. NATTIER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Benevolent No.-98.—JOSEPH L . GOODBLL, M . ; JACOB G . LANDES, proxy for S. W.; NEWTON COLE, proxy for J. W. Wichita No. 99.—OTTO R . SOUDERS, M . ; CHENAULT C . GENTRY, S. W . ; HENRY KERNOHAN, J. W. Prudence No. 100.—MORGAN L . TOWSLEY, M . ; ELBERT H . ELLIS, proxy for S. W.; RELLA E . HARRIS, J. W.Keystone No. 102.—WILLIAM 0 . SAVAGE, M . ; GORDON B . GREEN, proxy for S. W.; RALPH BROOKS, proxy for J. W.. Cedar No. 103.—CHARLES G . WOOD, M . ; CASPER P. SWANK, proxy for S. W.; W. NEWTON JONES, J. W. Frontier No. lOU.—JOHN H . BARLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J.. W. Solomon City No. 105.—JAY SPAULDING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Fidelity
No. 106.—RALPH L . MARLIN, M . , proxy for J. W.; GRANT W. GULLIKSON, S. W. Fortitude No. 107.—JAMES W . SMITH, M . ; LESLIE E . LOSBY, proxy for S. W.; WALTER C . CHANEY, J. W.
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LODGE
Americus No. 109.—CHESTER
OF KANSAS.
261
LAUGHLIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Winfield No. 110.—NEWTON C . STINEBAUGH, M . ; CHARLES E . DAVIS, S. W.; DAVID O . WATTS, proxy for J. W.
Hesperian No. 111.—CHARLES L . BERKBY, JR., M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Valley No. 112.—MAYNARD B . SABIN, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Si. John's No. 113.—LLOYD W . LASH, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRED D . WADE, proxy for J. W. Advance No. IH.—J. WHITNEY HASTINGS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Excelsior No. 115.—DAVID A. DRAKE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Muscotah No. 116.^ CAUL, J. STODDARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parsons No. 117.—GUY R . MASSEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; WARREN J. HEDMAN, S. W . Altoona No. 118.—THOMAS F . BROWN, M . ; ELMER E . HARBERT, proxy for S. W.; ROBERT D . DURRIN, J. W.
Cherokee No. 119.—CLYDE A. LOVELAND, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Halcyon No. 120.—L. HUBERT STERLING, M . , proxy for S. W.; LAIR J. WHITTECAR, J. W.
Woodson No. 121.—ABRAHAM
L . CABLE, proxy for M.; THOMAS L .
EADS, proxy for S. W.; JOHN M . CABLE, J. W.
Clifton No. 122.—ELIZUR E . LARIMORE, M . , proxy for S..W.- and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—CHARLES E . WOODBURY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Meridian No. 126.—ROY WILLIAMS, M . ; ALBERT E . CLOUGH, proxy for S. W.; VERNON RANSON, proxy for J. W.
Palestine No. 127.—JOHN S. SWOGGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Munden No. 128.—NEVADA W . WILCOX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Belleville No. 129.—JOHN DAVIS, M . , proxy for J. W.; WALTER G . MALL, proxy for S. W. Equity No. 131.—WALTER H . GRAHAM, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Crescent No. 133.—EDWARD A. GRAY, M . ; HAROLD M . HILL, proxy for S.. W.; LUTHER E . PARMAN, proxy for J. W.
Cherryvale No. 137.—JOHN H . RORICK, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOSIAH B . STANDLEY, proxy for S. W. Dover No. 138.—PAUL M . LYTTLE, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Sedgwick No. 139.—HARRY G . MCDONOUGH, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Signal No. HI.—ALBERT O . JUSTICE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Newton No. H2.—JOHN
A. HETZEL, M . ; ROY A. COOK, S . W . ; C L I F -
FORD E. ROUSSELL, J. W. Minneapolis No. H3.—ELIJAH K . RAPER, proxy for M.; BURTON K. KILBURN, S. W . , proxy for J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Gilead No. 11,U.—C. ROY INGRAHAM, M . , proxy for J. W.; RAY T . SINGLETON, S . W . Ml. Vernon No. Ho.—PHILIP F. GLADOW, J. W.
G . CHUBBIC, M . , proxy for S . W . ; OTTO
Ellsworth No. 1J,6.—HUBERT E . COLE, M . ; HAROLD E . ERICSON, proxy for S. W.; ROSCOE L. GuLDNER, proxy for J. W. Center No. H?.—EARL L . MAGATHAN, M . ; HARRY A. ROGERS, S . W . ; JAMES R . DELAPLAIN, J. W. Wa-Keeney No. H8.—WARREN J. WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for J. W.; P E T E R DBBOER, proxy for S. W. ' Thayer No. i^S.—HARVEY G . LOWRANCE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wellington No. 150.—ALEXANDER B . MANSON, . M . ; CLARENCE WELLS, S. W . ; ATHELBBRT A. FISK, J. W.
J.
Douglass No. i5J.—FRANK M . BURGESS, M . , proxy for S. W.; GEORGE D. ELDER, J. W. Lebo No. 152.—DAVID
W . LLOYD, M . , proxy for S..W. and J. W.
Luray No. 153.—WALTER
E . PANGBURN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Lincoln No. 15U.—EMANUEL R . FROBENIUS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hove No. 155.—LESTER B . FLEAK, M . ; JAMBS W . EBY, proxy for S. W.; ALGIE F . SIMS, proxy for J. W. Dexter No. 156.—LEVI Active No. 158.—JOHN J. W. Saqui No. 160.—ELI
T . SHRADER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. R . WOODHOUSB, proxy for M., S. W. and
B . ROADHOUSE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Alma No. 161.—RICHARD E . THOES, proxy for M.; OLCOTT W . LITTLE, proxy for S. W. and J. W. . Sabetha No. 162.—GLEN R . SEWBLL, M . ; SYLVAN G . GARBER, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM I. N E I L , proxy for J. W. Greenwood No. 163.—CHARLES J. W.
D . PRITCHARD, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Atwood No. J S ^ . ^ - J E S S E J. MATHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lamed No. 167.—ROSCOE E . PETERSON, S . W . , proxyfor M.; WILLIAM H. VERNON, J R . , J . ' W . Parkerville No. 168.—WALTER
T . HAUN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. .
Blue Rapids No. 169.—FREDERICK J. W.
G . MOSER, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Sterling No. 171.—GONDIT W . DILLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. McPherson No. 172.—ANDERS SORENSEN, proxy for M.; JAMES A. CASSLBR, S. W . ; FRED E . ELLIS, proxy for J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—LUCIAN L . CONSTANT, M . ; ELMBR L . NEPTUNE, S. W.; BRYANT 0. LOOPER, J. W. Western Star No. 17U-—RAY A. HENDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kirwin
No. 175.—FRED
STILL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
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Prairie Queen No. 176.—JOHN F . RANDOLPH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Russell No. 177.—CHRISTIAN A. JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRANK HERREN, proxy for J. W. Burr Oak No. 178.—THOMAS B . ARMSTRONG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. ML Moriah No. 179.—DANIEL WEYRICH, J R . , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. . Lenora No. 181.—THOMAS N . MOORE, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Burrtori No. 182.—REES E . THOMAS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gaylord No. 183.—ARTHUR MCCLAIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Phillipsburg No. 18^.—ENOS A. NELSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hamlin No. 185.—RoscoE C. BERKLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mountain Slope No. 186.—HENRY L . MURPHY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Pittsburg No. 187.—WILLIAM W . WINES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Onaga No. 188.—ROBERT B . HALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Newahcuba No. 189.—ARTHUR E . HAWK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Henri No. 190.—GEORGE L . PHENICIB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Walnut Valley No. 191.—JAMES O . HUGHES, M . ; WILLIAM D . MINER, JR., S . W . ; PASCHAL W . LUNDY, J. W.
Royal No. 192.—RALPH C . STEINER, M . , proxy for S. W.; OTTO G . ELBLE, proxy for J. W. Hartford No. 193.—CHRISTIAN W . RICH, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE RUMMEL, S. W. Galena No. 191,.—ELZA E . JULIEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hays No. i 95.—JOHN BRUMITT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Madison No. 196.—RALPH D . JONES, proxy for M. and J. W. Canton No. 197.—LYMAN L . MILLER, M . ; GEORGE W . MERRICK, S. W . ; WILLIAM M . EDGERTON, proxy for J. W.
Blue Hill No. 198.—HARRY L . MANSFIELD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norton No. 199.—JOHN B . WRAY, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Mulvane No. 201.—ROBINSON E . MICHENER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delphos No. 202.—CHARLES H . BOWER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sumner No. 203.—GEORGE W . MURRAY, M . ; J. WALTER SKOOG, S. W . ; CARL W . BOWMAN, J. W.
Downs No. 201,.—EDWIN R. FARWELL, M., proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM SCHOEN, proxy for J. W. Eminence No. 205.—LEVEL M . BOWMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Harper No. 206.—HORACE A. L E E , M . ; GEORGE PARKER, S . W . ; FRANK KIEFER, proxy for J. W.
Occidental No. 2 0 7 . ^ G H R I S M . CLAUSEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF TUB
February.
Friendship No. 208.—JOHN A. MILLER, proxy for M.; WILLIAM E . PINNELL, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Brookville No. 209.—FRED OLSON, r roxy for M.; JOHN OLSON, proxy for S. W.; THOMAS JOHNSON, proxy for J. W.
Olive Branch No. 212.—CHARLES E . COX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Twin Grove No. 213.—FRANK LINTNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sincerity No. 211,.—S. GUY JENNINGS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ellinwood No. 217.—WILLIAM STECKEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Corner Stone No. 219.—DANIEL H . CRAWFORD, M . ; MARK F . RAMAGE, S. W.; HARVEY E . SMITH, J. W.
Lewis No. 220.—JAMES SUTHERLAND, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOSEPH W . BRIDGES, S. W .
.Lebanon No. 221.—JOHN H . SANDELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. St. Bernard No. 222.—FRANCIS E. FIELDS, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLESR. ANDERSON, proxy for S. W. Joppa No. 223.—LAUREN D . RIGG, S . W . , proxy for M.; WILSON E . BROWN, proxy for J. W. Anchor No. .221,.—HIRAM ALLEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Siloam No. 225.—JAMES E . THOMAS, proxy for M.; CLEMENT W . SEELY, J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—FRANK P. HAGANS, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Jamestown No. 227.—ELISHA G . MINARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Salem No. 228.—EDWARD GRANERHOL?, M . , proxy for S. W.; PARK A. HOLLAR, J. W.
Long Island No. 231.—CHARLES J. W. Clinton
S. ADAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
No. 233.—ALBERT S . J. STOUT, M . ; FRITZ R . FLOTTMAN, S. W.; GROVER C . CONRAD, proxy for J. W.
Axtell No. 23J,.—W. S. MCKNIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Garfield No. 235.—CHARLES
F . JOHNSON, proxy for M . ; ALFRED BYAR-
LAY, S . W . , proxy for J. W. Temple No. 237.—CECIL D . GREGG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Miltonvale No. 21,2.—JOHN W . FURY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Peace No. 21,3.—^BENJAMIN F . CAMPBELL, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. • Marmaton No. 21,5.—WILLIAM J. RUMBEL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Tyrian No. 246.—HENRY O . TRINKLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Galva No. 251.—MARTIN H . GRANT, M . , proxy for J. W.; FLOYD LATTIN, proxy for J. W. Stafford No. 252.—EMIL R . BROWN, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLAUS FELDHUT, proxy for S. W. Oakley No. 253.—FRANCIS W . IRWIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Ionic No. 251,.—WALTER B . SEEVERS, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROBERT C. ARDREY, J. W.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
265
Lyra No. 256.—WESLEY GUEST, M . ; HENRY PAPENHAUSIN, proxy for S. W.; JESSE PYLB, proxy for J. W. Westmoreland No. 257.—HERMAN and J. W.
G . HUCKSTADT, M . , proxy for S. W.
Morion No. 258.—FRANK J. MATHIBS, M . ; LESTER L . HULLET, S. W . ; HARVEY S . MCINTOSH, proxy for J. W. Beatiie No. 259.—ROY
S. PAULEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Atlica No. 262.—MosES M. TURNER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ANTHONY E. KARNES, S. W . Charily
No. 263.—ARCHIE M. BROWN, M.; EVERETT W . OLSON, S. W.; CHARLES S. STEPHENSON, proxy for J. W.
Logan No. 26i.—WILLIAM
M . PARHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Kilwinning No. 265.—CLYDE N . HARMER, JAMES 0 . SHRACK, proxy for S. W.
M . , proxy for
J. W.;
Ml. Zion No. 266.—LESTER
B . MCBRIDE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Moline No. 267.—THOMAS
B . REDMAN, proxy for M.
Bourbon No. 268.—AUSTIN
D . HOWELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
.Mistletoe No. 269.—JAMES HOLLOWELL, S. W . Armourdale No. 271.—DON J. W.
R . LITTLE, M . , proxy for J. W.; LEON C . MCCOMBS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Kaw No. ,272.—GEORGE H . LONG, M . , proxy for S. W.; ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND, proxy for J. W. Unity No. 273.—RALPH
COLVER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Black Diamond No. 27It.—HUMBERT and J. W. . Webb No. 275.—CLYDE
MULLANI, M . , proxy for S. W.
A. MARRS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ashland No. 277.—EARL G . WALLINGPORD, proxy for M.; CALE W . CARSON, J K . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM G . CARSON, proxy for J. W. Barney No. 279.—JOHN
H . SCHIERECK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Brainerd No. 280.—LEWIS
E . ROSE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Millbrdok No. 281.—PLEASANT Alpha No. 282.—JOHN
L . STOUT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
W . THORNBURGH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Preston No. 283.—SAMUEL J. W.
W . WHITESIDE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Anthem No. 281,.—SAMUEL W . FILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oak No. 287.—CHARLES J. ARBUTHNOT, M . , proxy for J. W.; S. G. BREAKEY, proxy for S. W. Cyrus No. 288.—THOMAS H . PALMER, M . , proxy for S. W.; ALBERT C. BERTSINGER, proxy for J. W. Emerald No. 289.—THORNTON C . THORPE, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROY E. M E N N , S. W . Paradise No. 290.—HARRY J. JACKMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROY H . W I S E , proxy for S. W.
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Beulah No. 291.—ROBERT
OF THE
February,
BOND, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Glasco No. 292.—EDWARD
R . HAYNES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Kiowa No. 293.—JACOB
KELLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Glen Elder No. 291f.—EUGENE F . POUND, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Comanche No. 295.—ELZA
HOLMES, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Highland No. 296.—HERMAN
BELIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Apollo No. 297.—HARRY MAUGHERMAR, M . , ALFRED BEVERLY, proxy for S. W.; JAMES BEVERLY, proxy for J. W. Samaria No. 298.^—KARRY
F . S H A W , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Cable No. 299.—WILLIAM
E . NORMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Albert Pike No. 303.—BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN, M . ; HUGH W . GILL, S. W.; ALVA L . M C D A N I B L , J. W . Randall No. 30i.—EARL
L . BARRETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
. Avon No. 305.—ELIJAH
T . JESTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
St. Thomas No. 306.—RAY Alden No. 308.—RALPH
H . CRUMLY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
A. WARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Syracuse No. 309.—FRED
D . FORD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Naphtali No. 310.—FREDERICK
J. GLASSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Hancock No. 311.—WILLIAM A. WBIKAMP, M . ; JAMES JOHNSON, S . W . ; LESTER W . ELLIS, proxy for J. W. Santa Fe No. 312.—JOSEPH
T . MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Severance No. 313.-—LESLIE L . RUDEBAUGH, M . ; LUTHER proxy for S. W.; ALLIE F . ALBERS, proxy for J. W. Virginia No. 315.—LAWRENCE Coolidge No. 316.—HARRY
MILLER,
0 . SMITH, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
S . CRITTENDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Norcatur No. 317.—WILLIAM Wallace No. 318.—HARVE Norwich No. 319.—JESSE MARTIN, S . W .
N . VOYLES, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
VICKERY, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.C . RIGGS, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES
Vermillion No. 320.—HOWARD
W . BOWERS, J. W . , proxy for M. and
S. W. Goodland No. 321.—FRANK J. HORTON, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN J. KNIGHT, proxy for S. W. . Ben Hur No. 322.—DONALD S . CALDERWOOD, J. W., proxy for M. and
' S . W. Oneida No. 323.—FRANK
E . TRASK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
La Harp No. 325.—FRED
A.COOKSEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Horton No. 326.—ALBERT A. WEBER, proxy for M.; ALVIN A. M O D E LAND, S. W.; EMRBT L . ANDLER, proxy for J. W.
Gypsum City No. 328.—ALBA
R . MANNING, S. W . , proxy for M.;
JONATHAN SCHMITTER, proxy for J. W.
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Arcadia No. 329.—THOMAS
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267
E . POTTER, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
La Crosse No. 330.—TIMOTHY W . SHOTTS, M . ; EMIL F . MATTHIESEN, S. W.; WILLIAM J. LAUGHLIN, J. W. Hoisington No. 331.—CLARENCE E . FARNSWORTH, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN H . HARTMAN, proxy for J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—Louis R. GATES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oak Hill No. 33U.—GUST W . TRICKLE, M . ; WILLIAM MALCOLM, S . W . ; WILLIAM A. ZAHN, proxy for J. W. Allen No. 335.—GEORGE
W . DECAMP, M . , proxy tor S. W. and J. W.
Formoso No. 336.—BENJAMIN H . FULTON, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHNSON G . WADE, proxy for S. W. Frederick No. 337.—CHARLES E . HARTS, J. W., proxy for M.; REUBEN L. GILLIAN, proxy for S. W. Kincaid No. 338.—WILLIAM J. W.
B . FERGUSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and
Leoli No. SliO-—GEORGE R . BALLARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. WParker No. 31,1.—CHARLES F . MCCLAY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Maple City No. 31,2.—WILLIAM D . GREGORY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Holyrood No. 31,3.—^WILLIAM F . JENICEK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashlar No. 31,1,.—WILLIAM G . THOMAS, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. ' Moundridge No. 31,6.—DANIEL G . ROTH, S. W .
C . BAER, M . , proxy for J. W.; DAVID
Spivey No. 31,7.—-CHARLES J. BOYLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hoxie No. 31,8.—R. NELSON LONG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Scammon No. 351.—JOHN
N . MARSHALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Horace No. 352.—THOMAS P. TUCKER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR N. ROCHESTER, proxy for S. W. Marquette No. 353.—FRANK W. SUNNER, S . W .
R . BLAKE, M . , proxy for J. W.; RoscOB
Chautauqua No. 355.—HENRY S. TUCKER, M . , proxy for J. W.; Louis L. BROWN, proxy for S. W. Wellsville No. 356.—FREDERICK R . IRELAND, M . ; HARRY L . MUESSE, S. W.; CARL F . HUGHES, J. W. Alia Vista No. 357.—LEWIS G . GIPPLE, M . , proxy for J. W.; ULYSSES G. SLACK, proxy for S. W. Turon
No. 358.—GROVER KING, M . ; EDWARD S. W.; ALVA B . GUSLING, proxy for J. W.
Sylvan Grove No. 359.—HANS J., W. Jennings No. 360.—THOMAS
GRAGG,
proxy
for
PETERSEN, proxy for M., S. W. and
L . HILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Geneseo No. 361.—ELI W . DEARDORFF, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRED E . FULLER, proxy for S. W. Cuba No. 362.—THOMAS E . STAFFORD, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM K E S L , proxy for S. W.
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' February,
Valley Center No. 36J,.—OSCAR . K . WINTERS, M . , proxy for S. W.; EUGENE S. TALCOTT, proxy for J. W. Boling
No. 565.—AUGUST HEELING, BRUCE PULLEY, J. W.
Plains No. 367.—JESSE
M . ; WESLEY HEDGE,
S. W . ;
G . BAUGHMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—CHARLES
A. KNECHT, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Maple Hill No. 370.—ARTHUR
N . WINKLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Macksville No. 371.—SAMUEL
G . W I L E S , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Denison No. 372.—BURTON
CARTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Morrill No. 373.—WILLIAM
L . SCHENKELBERGER, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Dwight No. 37U-—LOUIS C . MEYERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Grand View No. 376.—CHARLES E . TREXLER, WILLIAM K . SNYDER, proxy for J. W. Waldron No. 377.—MARTIN
M . , proxy for S. W.;
L . GUFFY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Zenda No. 378.—ALVIN R . HIGHFILL, M . ; ARCHIBALD RANKIN, S. W . ; CLARE S . LOCKWOOD, J. W. Buffalo No. 379.—BENJAMIN F . SHOOP, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOSEPH A. BENTLEY, proxy for J. W. 'White City No. 3S0.—REGINALD R . ADAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Wilsey No. 382.—EARL W . R A Y , M . , proxy for J. W.; WILBUR M . HENDERSON, proxy for S. W. McDonald No. 383.—FLOYD L . FINLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Protection No. SSU-—WILLIAM
E . SNYDER, proxy for M.; JOHN W .
AsHCRAFT, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Piper No. 385.—JACOB
A. FRISCH, M . , proxy for S.. W. and J. W.
Emmett No. 387.—JOHN Spearville No. 388.—OTIS
H . FAIRBANKS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. E . JAMES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Freeport No. 389.—GRANT BURTON, M . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIARD P. SCHMIDT, proxy for J. W. Natoma No. 390.—HUGH
F . RICHARDS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Sylvia No. 391.—GLENN
C . MCCOMB, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Fostoria No. 392.—JOHN
T . BARTLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mayetta No. 393.—WILLIAM
A. BOHANNON, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Coats No. S9U.—-AMBROSE C . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wakefield No. 396.—WILLIAM
B . STARLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Melody No: iOO.—ARTHUR HILDING, proxy for M.; JOHN HORNING, proxy for S. W.; RoscoE R. REDMOND, J. W. Latham
No. iOl.—MiLO
NANCE, J. W., proxy for M.; H. C. TILLOT-
SON, proxy for S. W.
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LODGE
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OF KANSAS.
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G . J O S S , p r o x y for M . , S. W . a n d J . W .
Benedict No. i.03.—FRANK H . B U R N E T T , M . ; F R A N K P R U N T Y , proxy for S. W . ; L L O Y D A. S P R A G U B , J . W .
Saint Francis No. UOlt-—JAMES E . U P L I N G E R ; M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . • Kensington No. J A M E S J.
i05.—RALPH' MCCRACKEN, R A R I C K , p r o x y for S. W .
M . , p r o x y for J .
Hugoton No. 1^06.—JAMBS D . B A R M O R E , M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; B L U N K , p r o x y for J . W. Arma
W.;.
THOMAS-
No. ^08.—JOHN M . F O L L B T T I , M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; J O H N T . R O D D A , p r o x y for J . W.
Haviland Quintet
No. J,09.—CARLILB No. UIO.—HOWARD
Climax
No. ill.—ELMER
D . E V A N S , J . W . , p r o x y for M . a n d S. W . ' R . T U R T L E , p r o x y for M . , S. W . a n d J . W . A. W A R D , M . ; L U K E S . B R O D D L E , p r o x y for
S. W . a n d J . W . Wilmore
No.
1,12.—GEORGE
R . M I T C H E L L , M . , p r o x y for S. W .
and
J. W . RECAPITULATION.
G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t P a s t elective G r a n d Officers present P a s t M a s t e r s present....' (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Ofiacers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of lodges (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand OflBcers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.) District D e p u t y Grand Masters T o t a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n in G r a n d Lodge G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s present N u m b e r of lodges represented....: N u m b e r of lodges n o t represented T o t a l n u m b e r of lodges on rolls
-.
14 11 235 52& j3S 82&
39 333 79 412
Fraternally submitted, JOHN MCCULLAGH, HOMER C . VAN HORN, THOMAS C . BABB, HARRY E . PEACH, P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER, Committee.
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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 revised list of corhmittees: On Credentials.—JOHN MCCULLAGH, N O . 194, Galena; THOMAS C. BABB, N O . 95, Fredonia; PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, NO. 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, NO. 12, Emporia; HOMER C . VAN HORN, N O . 167, Larned. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142, Newton; FRED T . NYE, NO. 2, Leavenworth; ELMER F . STRAIN, N O . •51, Topeka; WILLIAM H . MIZE, NO. 160, Osborne. On Finance and Property.—CHARLES A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin; ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206,
Harper; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NO. 352 (residence, Tribune); GEORGE T. MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville. On Jurisprudence.—JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER, N O . 311, Fort Leavenworth; ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; JAMES F . MCCOY, N O . 99, Wichita; JOHN M . PLEASANT, N O . 66, Burlington. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation.—BRUCE GRIFFITH, No. 303, Wichita; JOHN A. SCHILLING, N O . 35, Hiawatha. • On Correspondence.—MATTHEW Topeka).
M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence,
On Necrology.—ARTHUR S . FREBSE, N O . 396, Wakefield.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
M.-. W.-. GILES H . LAMB delivered the following address: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: MY DEAR BRETHREN: The time is near at hand when your present Grand Master must lay down the working tools which you so kindly placed in his hands a year ago. But before doing so, the laws of the Order require that he present a report, which shall include a digest of his opinions given, upon the construction and application of masonic law, and a review of the condition of Masonry, with such recommendations as he may deem for the best interest of the Craft. In obedience to that law, I have the honor to present for your earnest consideration the following report: During the past year Freemasonry in Kansas has kept pace with the other institutions of the State that stand for the uplift and betterment of mankind. Growth, development, stability and efficiency have been the characteristics of the year. THE
MEMBERSHIP.
Our membership on December 31, 1915,'was 44,062. On December 31, 1916, it was 45,684â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a net gain of 1,622, or 28 less than the gain of the preceding year. No apology is needed.for this apparent decrease in net gain. Yet the decrease is not the result of indifference or lack of energy on the part of the Craft. During the year 1915 we lost by death 544 members, and during 1916 the number increased to 646, an excess of 92. Six hundred and forty-six deaths in our fraternity in one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; more than two for each working day of the term. Their nearest and dearest relatives and friends stood by, appalled and helpless before the Pale Messenger of Death. In the last sad hour a brother Mason stood at the open grave and pointed oyt, the Mason's hope in the immortality of the soul. May not we, who yet stand on this side of the great eternity, chant in our hearts a verse from one of the hymns of our childhood: "O, that home of the sool, in my visions and dreams Its bright jasper walls I can see. Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes Between that fair city and me." Among the dear departed of the year, one stands out with such prominence and devotion to masonic duty and research, >that I feel a special word of appreciation will be proper in addition to what the Committee on Necrology may say of his labors in its report.
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February,
M.'.W.-. WILLIAM MITCHELL SHAVER.
M.-. W.\ Bro. SHAVER was born in Albany, New York, October 25,' 1858. â&#x20AC;˘ When but a pale-faced boy of twenty he turned his face toward the West and came to Newton, Kansas, and three years later took up the practice of law. With his fraternal spirit and genial good nature it was but natural that he took to Freemasonry early in life. At the age of twenty-four he was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Having filled with ability and dignity the various offices in his lodge, we find him in the Grand Lodge in 1888. This Body at that time contained the names of many distinguished Masons, but among them Bro. SHAVER at once took high rank. He steadily climbed the ladder, until in 1897, when he was elected to the Grand East. During this period of exalted service to the lodge and the Grand Lodge, his hand, heart and brain reached for the higher and most exalted things of life, and we find' him occupying exalted station in all the other masonic bodies. He seems to have been born to lead, and at the same time born to serve. As lecturer, writer, scholar and fraternal brother, he has left an impression on Kansas Masonry that will live for all time-. What a busy life his was! Gathered to that undiscovered country when the sun of his life was but little past its meridian height,-we are rejoiced that he was able to accomplish so much. Yet in it all, and through it all, he never forgot GOD, and was always a true masonic brother and Christian gentleman. May we not hope that when the final summons came, and with his frail bark he touched' the two great eternities, he could reach upward with glad hand, and say to the world, "Good Morning!" as he said to the earth, "Good Night!" LODGES C H A R T E R E D .AND LODGES U. D.
At the last Annual Communication a charter was authorized for the formation of a new lodge, to be known as Wilmore Lodge No. 412. I issued a special commission to W.'. Bro. STANFORD M . SMART as
Special Deputy Grand Master, and on March 4, 1916, he consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge. I have issued letters of dispensation during the year for lodges U. D. as follows: June 15, 1916. Ensign Lodge, at Ensign, Gray County. June 30, 1916. Sharon Springs Lodge, at Sharon Springs, Wallace County. October 30, 1916. Morland Lodge, at Morland, Graham County. November 3, 1916. Perry Lodge, at Perry, Jefferson County. January 19, 1917. King David Lodge, at Chanute, Neosho County.
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These lodges have all forwarded their reports to the Grand Secretary, and they have been referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., which will make its report to this Grand Lodge at.this Communication. CHARTERS DESTROYED.
On June 21, 1916, the charter of Kincaid Lodge No. 338 was destroyed by fire, and on September 8, 1916, that of Quenemo Lodge No. 270 was likewise destroyed by fire. 'Upon my orders the Grand Secretary issued a copy of the destroyed charter to each of these lodges. Just at this time I desire to urge upon all lodges the importance and necessity of providing a safe of sufficient size in which to keep its charter, lodge Book of Annual Returns, and minute book. The Grand Secretary has been urging that this be done for years, but with indifferent success. A few dollars spent in this way may save records that will be of inestimable value a few years hence. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
During the past year I have commissioned the following named brethren as our representatives near other Grand Lodges, to wit: Alabama—JOHN PHILIP MELVERN, Tuscaloosa.
Delaware—A. VICTOR HUGHES, Wilmington. Wisconsin—DAVID HARLOW, Milwaukee.
I have also recommended the following named brethren for appointment as representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who have been- duly appointed and commissioned as such: Scotland—HARVEY O . DAVIS, Anthony. Washington—STANFORD M . SMART, Zenda. SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N S .
All the Special Communications held during the past year have been correctly and properly reported by the Grand Secretary, and I do not deem it necessary to repeat what is there said. GRAND ORATOR.
One of the pleasant duties devolving upon a Grand Master is the appointment of a Grand Orator. I am happy to announce that our distinguished brother, WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, has been selected to deliver the oration at this Communication.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The District Deputy Grand Master system was started as an experiment, and has proven more efficient every year, and has developed a large number of active, energetic Masons in every part of the State, who, by their self-sacrificing devotion to the Order, make'it possible for a very busy man to fill the office of Grand Master without devoting all of his time to the duties of the office. The real worth of these brethren to the Craft has not yet been fully appreciated by the Grand Lodge. They are permitted to furnish their own "clothes," while the lodges graciously furnish their board. They make from five to a dozen visits each'during the year; and report the condition of the various lodges to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. They then arrange for the district meetings. Sixty-three Deputies were appointed last year. Some of them were new to the work, while others had served in the same capacity before. All of these, with but two or three exceptions, have performed their work faithfully and well. One refused to visit lodges, answer letters, or even telegrams, refused to arrange for a district meeting, and I finally removed him. One or two others could not possibly find time to attend to their duties, and after disappointing us by failure to arrange for a district meeting, resigned. I t would serve no good purpose to publish the names of these brethren, and might do them an injustice, so they are withheld. I recommend that the number of districts be increased, and in some instances they may be rearranged t o suit the changed conditions of train service and other means of travel. I earnestly recommend that the Deputy system be continued, its scope and powers enlarged, and it made a sure, safe, and confidential means of communication between the Grand Master and the lodges. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
These meetings form the very groundwork of masonic efficiency. Here the Masons gather from the surrounding lodges and see the degree work done under the eye of a competent teacher. These lessons are carried back to the home lodge, and an impetus and desire for correct work is started. Much of the worth and benefit of these meetings depends upon the teacher. In Grand Lodge parlance we call him a LECTURER'. Early in the year I appointed W.'. Bro. HARVEY O . DAVIS, of Anthony, and W.". Bro. STANFORD M . SMART, of Zenda, to act as Lecturers.
One of these brethren has been present at each district meeting to act as teacher. All three of the degrees are exemplified at each meeting, each lodge taking some part with a volunteer candidate. There was some disposition during the meetings held in early spring and summer to claim that Bro. DAVIS said "so and so," and Bro. SMART said differ-
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ently. In order that there might be no mistake about the correctness of the work given by these teachers, I called them to meet with the Grand Secretary and myself at Wichita, just before the fall meetings began. At that meeting we went over every word and movement of the work of each degree, and there was no disagreement whatever in their work; and I take great pleasure in saying that in my judgment they are wordperfect. They both possess teaching qualities in a high degree, and are so kind and courteous in their corrections and criticisms that I have often said that it was more pleasant to be criticised by these brethren than to be commended by many others. District meetings with the school of instruction features have been held in sixty out of the sixty-three districts. I have attended about half of them, and by this means have come in close touch with about 150 lodges. I earnestly recommend that the district meetings be continued as schools of instruction; that a whole day and evening be devoted to the work; that the lodges pay the actual expenses of their officers who attend these district meetings. The last session of the Grand Lodge appropriated $450 to pay the expenses of the Lecturers in their attendance on district meetings. This was found to be insiifficie'nt, â&#x20AC;˘ and the Counsel of Administration raised it to $750. On account of the probability of new districts being created next year, I recommend that $800 be appropriated for these meetings. OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS.
During the past year nothing has transpired to mar or in any way disturb the peace, fraternity and tranquility that has for so many years existed between us and the Grand Jurisdictions with which we hold fraternal relations. Most all of the transactions between the Kansas Grand Lodge and our sister jurisdictions have had to do with requests for the conferring of degrees. Yet these requests have all been most kindly and courteously granted. I have been invited to attend masonic functions in other States on two or three different occasions, and could I have followed personal inclination would have been delighted to have accepted. But your Grand Master is a very busy man, and has felt that all the time he could spare from his business should be devoted to the Craft at home, hence all such invitations were courteously declined. DISCIPLINE.
During the year my attention has been called to a large number of violations of masonic law by various lodges. These violations may be summarized as follows: 1. Conferring one or more of the degrees in time less than four weeks without dispensation for the same. About forty lodges have offended against this law. I made careful investigation of each case.
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and found that the errors were usually caused by inadvertence or miscalculation of time, generally reducing the lawful limit by one or two days. In each of these instances I have reprimanded the lodge and issued an edict legalizing the membership of the candidate. 2. Many lodges have received petitions from candidates who lived near the jurisdiction line, but in fact in the jurisdiction of a lodge other than the one receiving the petition. Careful investigation revealed the fact that in most of these cases the candidate.was without fault, and the error chargeable to indifference or carelessness of the officers of the lodge and investigating committee. In these cases, where the candidate was without fault, I have held that the membership of the candidate was legal, and have reprimanded the offending lodge; in some cases requested them to turn over all or part of the fee to the lodge in whose jurisdiction the brethren really resided. In two cases where the candidate was clearly at fault, I ordered charges preferred against the offending party. 3. I t came to my knowledge during the year that a number of lodges were openly using a sort of so-called lodge ritual purporting to give the Kansas Work, and in one instance it was reported that the Secretary of a lodge was even selling these books. I found to a certainty that the brother was guilty of at least one sale, and on his masonic promise that he would never, never, so offend again, I gave him a severe reprimand and allowed the matter to pass. District Deputies continued to report violations of the law in this regard, and ritual venders continued to flood the lodges with circular letters, so that on October 6, 1916, I issued the following circular letter: "TOPEKA, KANSAS, October 6, 1916.
"To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges in this Jurisdiction: "BRETHREN:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;:It has come to my knowledge that communications have been sent to all lodges in this jurisdiction from various venders, advertising their so-called lodge ritual, stating that they ' have a long list of Secretary agents in your jurisdiction.' "Section 122 of our Grand Lodge Laws provides that the sale, gift, printing or use of any cipher, ritual, or secret work other than the Official Cipher shall be deemed an offense against the Body of Masonry and be punishable by expulsion from the fraternity. "All members in this jurisdiction are hereby notified to ignore the communications sent from these ritual venders, who are attempting to impose upon the Craft in our jurisdiction by advertising the sale of so-called rituals forbidden by the laws of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. "Please read this communication in full in open lodge at your next stated communication, and report to the Grand Secretary any knowledge you may have of any violation of this law. GILES H . LAMB,
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Still the nefarious practice did not stop. In one case the matter became so common that these spurious books were furnished to candidates to "post up on." I finally issued an order directing the Secretary to summons each resident member of the lodge to appear and produce any such book as he might have for examination. I also directed the District Deputy Grand Master for that district to be present and see that the Grand Master's orders were obeyed. He reported to me the destruction of eight books that night, and later, the further destruction of several more that were bought at a later date. I am now of the opinion that the charter should be arrested when a lodge, through its officers, permits such a flagrant violation of our laws. During the month of July, 1916, it was reported to me that Frankfort Lodge No. 67 had called a special meeting on a Sunday afternoon, March 7, 1915, and conferred the first degree on a candidate. This is a flagrant violation of law for which no specific punishment is provided. Owing to the lapse of time and the direct legislation of 1916 on this subject, I allowed the matter to pass with a reprimand. DECISIONS.
Many questions have been referred to the Grand Master for answer during the past year, nearly all of which have been answered by a reference to the law as written or as have already been construed by my predecessors. I have, however, made some decisions which I deem it proper to submit to the Grand Lodge for its consideration, as follows: 1. Where a petitioner for the mysteries has been elected or received one or more degrees, and then moves out of the jurisdiction of his lodge and remains out of such jurisdiction for two or more years, it is the duty of said lodge, on proper application, to waive jurisdiction, and this, notwithstanding an objection may at the time of such application for waiver be on file against his advancement. 2. When a member has been for several years suspended for nonpayment of dues, and writes a letter to the lodge enclosing the necessary amount of money, and asks to be restored to membership and granted a dimit, and by proper vote of the lodge the brother is restored, the dimit granted, issued, and sent to the brother by mail: Held, that the restoration was legal and the dimit valid in the brother's hands, and the lodge granting it was without authority to recall it, notwithstanding the dimit was issued the same night the brother's application for restoration was received, and no committee of investigation was appointed nor the proper time allowed to elapse between the receiving of the application and restoration and the granting of the dimit; and further held, that the lodge granting a dimit under such conditions is liable to discipline by the Grand Master.
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3. Where a petitioner makes application for the mysteries and is elected and receives one or more degrees: Held, that his election is valid and his membership in the lodge cannot be questioned, although there were no black balls or black cubes in the box at the time the ballot was spread, even though the applicant was not in fact a resident of the jurisdiction of the lodge that elected him; and further held, that the lodge so offending is a proper subject for discipline. 4. I t is a violation of masonic law for a lodge in Kansas to permit a member or members of a lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction to confer any part of its Work on a candidate when the Work of the other jurisdiction differs in any way from the prescribed Work in Kansas. 5. A masonic.lodge in Kansas has-no right to donate any part of its funds to an endowment fund for a cemetery owned by a city. APPEAL.
The Hubbard Case.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;On March 25, 1916, charges and specifications were filed by Carbbndale Lodge No. 70 against Bro. HAROLD E . H U B BARD.
Trial was had on the evening of April 22, 1916, resulting in a verdict of guilty and a judgment of expulsion from the lodge. From this judgment and sentence the accused appeals to the Grand Lodge. The entire proceedings have been by me referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and will receive prompt and careful consideration. CHANGES OF LAWS.
Section 5 of Article VI of the Grand Lodge Constitution provides that "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, if a majority of all the members present shall sustain such application." Paragraph 115 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, relating to the subject of dimits, provides that: "An applicant for dimission shall not be required to state his reasons therefor. He may prefer his request orally or in writing, at any stated communication. And a certificate of dimission shall forthwith issue unless the member applying therefor be at the time an elective officer of the lodge, have charges pending against him, or be in arrears for dues. It will be observed that the constitutional provision provides for a majority vote of the lodge, while the by-law provides that the certificate of dimission shall forthwith issue. The question of whether a vote of the lodge was necessary, was presented to me, and I was ready to decide the question in the affirmative, when I was shown the written decision of one of my recent predecessors holding that no vote was necessary, and I allowed the matter to stand as formerly decided. I recommend that the Juris-
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prudence Committee present to this Grand Lodge such amendments as will harmonize those two laws. I further recommend that our laws be so amended as to permit a member of a lodge in Kansas to make application for a transfer of membership to another lodge in this jurisdiction and be balloted on before taking out a dimit, the transfer of membership not to be effective until the dimit is properly presented. Also, to permit a member of a lodge in this jurisdiction to sign a petition for letters of dispensation before taking out a dimit. This will require an amendment to Section 2 of Article V, and Section 5 of Article VI, of the Grand Lodge Constitution. When the new Masonic Grand Lodge Building at Topeka is completed and occupied, and our vast library and museum is thrown open to the fraternity, the duties and responsibilities of the Grand Secretary will be greatly increased. To the end that visiting brethren may be received and courteously shown through the building and take advantage of the library, I recommend that such additional assistance be provided for the Grand Secretary as will enable him to properly perform this great work. BY-LAWS.
My attention has been called to the passage of some By-Laws by Hancock Lodge No. 311, which in my opinion are not in keeping with the best interests of the Order, and I advised the lodge to discontinue the practices under them. This request was complied with, and permission given Hancock Lodge to appear before the Jurisprudence Committee and present their views and ask for some legislation on the subject. I have turned the correspondence over to the committee, and trust it will be given careful consideration. I am of the opinion that some law ought to be passed â&#x20AC;˘ looking to the supervision of lodge By-Laws. DISPENSATIONS.
During the year I have had about the usual number of applications for dispensations that my predecessors have had, and have in the main followed the course laid down by them. I have refused to grant dispensations in the following cases: 1. To reduce the time for taking the degrees in order to hasten the time when a candidate could join some other masonic body. While I hold in great esteem the other masonic bodies and honor them for the excellent lessons they teach and the exalted work they are doing, yet I do not think it proper to hold lightly the wise provision that requires four weeks' time to elapse between the conferring of the degrees or to encourage the idea of taking these degrees simply for the purpose of getting the others, and except in cases when the candidate was leaving the jurisdiction of his lodge to be gone a considerable length of time I have not permitted the time to be shortened. I have also refused a dispensation to shorten the time between the date of the appointment of-
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the committee of investigation and the time of the ballot. I believe the committee should have the full four weeks. I have also refused to grant a dispensation to receive a petition before the petitioner had reached the full age of twenty-one years. I have had three applications for dispensation to permit lodges to elect a Master who had never been installed as Warden. These requests all came from lodges having members who were eligible to the office of Master, and the requests were all refused. One lodge elected and installed a Master who had never served as Warden, but the eagle eye of Bro. WILSON fell upon the act as soon as the annual returns were in, and their attention was called to the error. They at once applied to the Grand Master for a dispensation to allow the brother to serve, inasmuch as he had been "elected and installed." This was refused, and dispensation granted to allow them to elect and install a proper brother to act as Master. ^ In a number of cases lodges failed to elect at the proper time, and in a few instances they desired to elect a few days before the proper time, and in many instances one or more of the elective officers where â&#x20AC;˘ not present for installation. In each of these instances I have granted special dispensations and remitted the fee. I have granted forty-four dispensations to shorten the time for conferring the degrees; but in each instance i t w a s made to appear to my satisfaction that the candidate was soon to leave the jurisdiction to be gone a considerable time, and that it would work a real hardship to refuse. But in each instance it was provided that the candidate prove his proficiency in the preceding degrees before being advanced. In each of these forty-four cases the fee of $5.00 has been collected, making $220.00, and turned over to the Grand Secretary. The masonic hall at Kincaid, Kansas, was destroyed by fire in August, 1916. There was no proper place in the city that the Masons could secure in which to hold their meetings while they were building a new hall. . These conditions being made to appear to my satisfaction, I granted them a dispensation to hold their regular communications at Mildred, a town about ten miles south of Kincaid, but within the jurisdiction of said Kincaid Lodge, and provided that the fact of changing the location of their lodge-room should in no wise change the boundary of their jurisdiction. This dispensation was to expire January 1, 1917, but on proper showing that the new hall was not completed, the dispensation was extended to February 20, 1917. In this case the fee was remitted. MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING.
At the last Communication of the Grand Lodge the matter of the erection of this building was referred to a special committee of Past Grand Masters, consisting of M.'. W.\ BESTOR G . BROWN, M.-.W.". THOMAS G . FITCH, M V . W . - . WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, ALEX. A. SHARP, and M.-.W.'. ELRICK C . COLE.
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On February 17th this committee reported, and the Grand Lodge adopted, the following resolution: "1st. Resolved, That the Council of Administration be and is hereby empowered and authorized to erect on the realty, owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in the city of Topeka, an office, library and museum building of safe, secure and modern construction, and in type of such design and so ornate in detail as to properly reflect the dignified importance of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge and its committed purpose to the cause of intelligence and education; that to accomplish this purpose, the Council of Administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convert any securities owned by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge into available cash and apply the same in the erection of the contemplated building; that the Council of Administration is hereby further authorized and empowered to borrow, in the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, such funds as may be necessary to accomplish the erection of the building herewith authorized. "2d. That an appropriation to be made from the General Fund is hereby authorized in the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary, to be devoted to the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping such building as may be considered by the Council of Administration suitable for' and adequate to the purpose. "3d. That to provide the necessary balance in the General Fund to accomplish this purpose, an assessment be and is hereby levied in the sum of one dollar ($1.00) on each member of the several subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction as returned in the annual official report of December 31, 1916, and that an additional assessment of one dollar ($1.00) for each member of each subordinate lodge in this jurisdiction be and is hereby levied for the year ending December 31, 1917. Both of these assessments to be collected and returned by the several subordinate lodges at the tirne of and in connection with the regular annual per capita tax by by-law made and provided." Acting under this resolution, the Council of Administration employed Bro. EDWARD L . TILTON, an eminent architect of New York City, to draw plans and specifications for the new building, and at once began the preparation for its erection. In the matter of disposing of the old building, the Council of Administration advertised for bids for the razing of the old structure and clearing it off the grounds. Bids were received, varying from an even exchange of the salvage from the building for the work in its removal to $3,750 for the same service. The contract was let to the lowest bidder, and the old building paid the expense of its removal. Bids were then asked for the erection of the new building, and were received and duly opened and considered. A range of about $12,000 was found between the lowest and highest bids. The lowest bid being by FRANK M . SPENCER & SON, the contract was awarded to that firm at the sum of $83,887.00, and the work started. The time fixed for the completion of the building was February 10,1917. A number of changes from the original plans were made and agreed to in writing from time to time as necessity seemed to require, and the final contract with Bro. SPENCER & SON will stand at $85,532.06.
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The putting in of the elevators, the book stacks, and other matters connected with the furnishing of the building will run the entire cost up to bout $105,000, or $5,000 more than the original estimate. In addition to this estimate, the cost of a sidewalk on two sides of the property most be provided for. When we take into consideration the rapid advance in the prices of all building material, it is a matter of congratulation and pride that we were able to secure the building and its furnishing at a price so nearly within the appropriation. The building is of Carthage limestone and reinforced concrete, fire-proof, up to date, modern in every particular. I t is a model of architectural beauty, and when completed will be the best building of its kind in the United States. The building will not be ready for occupancy before about the first of May. The Council of Administration employed Bro. WILLIAM L . HASTIE
to superintend the building, and we believe that the contractor and superintendent have both done their work with strict fidelity to the Order, and that the building when completed will reflect honor and credit by reason of its simple, yet stately beauty upon the Masonic Fraternity of Kansas. For the purpose of paying the expenses connected with the erection of this building the Council of Administration has borrowed $57,650.00, on the notes of the Grand Lodge, due January 15, 1918, on which we pay five per cent interest. None of our bonds or other securities have been sold or pledged in any way. It is believed that the tax of $1.00 per member and the surplus available will be ample to meet all of the expenses of this building. PURCHASE OP ADDITIONAL GROUND.
As the space was a little less than three feet between the east lot line of the property owned by the Grand Lodge in the city of Topeka and the new Grand Lodge Building, your Council of Administration decided that it would be wise to purchase some additional space in order that proper light and ventilation would be provided for the future. With this in view, five feet of ground was bought, for which the sum of $750.00 was paid. LODGE VISITATIONS.
The most pleasant part of a Grand Master's work comes from the matter of visiting the lodges. This work is so in keeping with my personal inclination, that I would gladly have devoted all of my time to it if I could have done so. But in view of the fact that your present Grand Master, like most of his predecessors, is compelled to be concerned in the business activities of a busy life, I have had to forego the pleasures of any considerable number of lodge visits. The building of 'our Office and Library Building at Topeka, the added, care and responsibility consequent on the burning of the Masonic Home, and the
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heavy and ever increasing work of correspondence, together with the visitations that I have felt in duty bound to make, have taken fully half of my time during the year, and if any lodge feels aggrieved that I â&#x20AC;˘have not made an official visit, let this be my apology for the same. Counting the district meetings and other public lodge functions that I have attended, I think I have made something like fifty visitations. Here I wish to appropriate a paragraph from the address of my illustrious predecessor, M.'.W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK, and to make it my own: "Wherever I went I met strong, noble-hearted men and Masons, and, as I have said, the courtesies extended to me were gracious, generous andmostkind. I here again thank with most sincere and heartfelt appreciation the many, many brethren who welcomed me with great cordiality, and gave to me as the representative of the Grand Lodge the full measure of their respect. It is invidious to speak of particular courtesies when all were kind;, but there were several occasions during the year that I feel I ought to mention, some on account of the occasions themselves, and some on account of personal reasons, since the latter were attended with special acts of honor to your Grand Master, acts that will ever remain among the precious memories of my life." On St. John the Baptist's Day I visited Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, at Pittsburg, and delivered a masonic address to a large and enthusiastic audience of Masons from that city and surrounding lodges. The day was fine and the masonic spirit was abroad in the land. The next day (Sunday) I delivered an address on behalf of Harmony Lodge No. 94, in the Christian Church at Neodesha. This was a most enjoyable meeting, and here I met a brother who had been a Master Mason for over sixty years. I attended the annual session of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at its session in Wichita. I t was a most delightful and harmonious meeting, and the ease, elegance and dispatch with which they transacted their business might well be imitated by some of our Grand Lodge sessions. I was most kindly and courteously received, and was invited to deliver an address as the Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. I here extend to the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star my thanks for the courtesies shown to this Grand Lodge, and recommend that a closer relation be established between these fraternal bodies. On October 17th I attended the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, now located at Lansing. Of the pioneer band of brothers who signed the charter for that lodge fifty years ago, but one remains. He was present and delivered an address. It was full of masonic memories, and touched a tender chord in the hearts of all. There were Masons there from Leavenworth, Kansas City, and all the surrounding country, who with their wives and daughters made an audience of over 500. The peculiar feature of the meeting was that it was held in the chapel hall of the penitentiary. I don't know whether
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any of the other Grand Masters were ever in the penitentiary or not; but I was there. I was surprised to find so many Masons there. The Warden of the penitentiary, Bro. J. K. CODDING, is a Mason, and it seemed that nearly all of the officers and guards were Masons. I asked, the Warden if everybody in the penitentiary were Masons, and he said " No, but I will tell you a little story. One of the prisoners came to me a few minutes before time to go to the chapel, and said: ' Say, Warden, I used to be a Mason; can't I go up to the cloak-room and look after the coats and hats?' " The Warden's great heart was touched, and he said, "Certainly you can." And when an hour later I stood before that splendid audience and told of the realities of the Masonic Home and what it was doing for the aged and helpless, this prisoner sat in the door of the cloak-room and wiped away the tears that trickled down his once tender but now hardened face. Who can tell the lasting good that that hour of close touch to the old almost forgotten fraternal world will do to that man? There is one other visit that I desire shall have special mention in this report, for the reason that I arranged it for myself. I was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at Boswell, Indiana, December 13, 1883, and two or three days after came to Kansas, and was never again inside that lodge until the time I now relate. The proper arrangements were made, and I visited the lodge on the evening of July 6, 1916, as the Grand Master of Kansas Masons. Ample preparations had been made, and a fine banquet was served to about eighty members of the Craft. But of all that splendid body of Masons who affiliated there when I was raised, only three were living and members then, and only two were present, the other being sick. I was received with Grand Honors, and introduced by a venerable brother named JOHN SPIES, who was Secretary when I was raised, and who had known me since I was a barefoot lad, known as the Widow LAMB'S boy.
The two happiest men there that night were JOHN SPIES
and your Grand Master. As I looked into the faces of that splendid body of Masons, there were only two that could have vouched for me, and I thought of the lines in school readers that say: "I've wandered to the village, TOM, I sat beneath the tree. Upon the school-house playground, TOM, that sheltered you and me. But none were left to greet me, TOM, and few were left to know. Who played with us upon the green some thirty years ago."
It was to me a most happy and joyous occasion. I t is a long long, journey from the poor orphan boy to the position of Grand Master of Masons in Kansas. The way is often beset with severe toil and hardship, but as I stand today, just a little past the meridian of life, looking back over the rugged road, and around me into the faces of this splendid assembly, every one of whom I am proud to call my brother, I am pleased to say that an hour in this splendid fellowship is worth all the struggle it cost to attain it.
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THE MASONIC HOME.
Brethren, I am now approaching the saddest chapter in the history of Masonry in Kansas. . I refer to the burning of our Masonic Home. That beautiful edifice yonder on the banks of the river is now in ruins. Its photograph hangs on the walls of nearly every masonic lodge-room in Kansas, and it is indelibly imprinted on the memory of every true Mason who has visited it during the score of years that i t stood as the symbol of masonic love, fraternity, and charity. From, within its walls more than five hundred of our distressed brothers, their widows and orphans have found succor from the cold charities of an unfriendly world. From this Home more than a hundred of our masonic family have gone up to GOD, bearing with them the blessing of this great fraternity. Shortly after midnight in the early morning of December 22, 1916, the building was destroyed by fire. . I was immediately notified by M.-. W.'. Bro. THOMAS G . FITCH, and summoned the members of the
Council of Administration and the Home Board. We all hastened to Wichita, and held a meeting on the evening of December 22d, and again all the next day. The members of the Home were provided for in such homes and other places as we could secure. People of Wichita were most kind and considerate; the Catholic Hospital, and in fact every place where helpless or infirm people could be cared for, was thrown open to us.
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Bro. DANIEL P. BURDICK was by vote of the Board given free hand to. care for the masonic family. It was the unanimous judgment of the members of the Council of Administration that the Home must be rebuilt and on a more modern,, up-to-date basis. The manner of raising the money was thoroughly discussed. How to do it was the problem. Borrow money? N o ; the Council had no authority to do so. Levy a direct tax? No; the lodges were at that moment paying the first installment of a direct tax of one dollar per member, and would be called upon for another dollar in one year; besides the Council was without authority to do so. There was one source of revenue for masonic charity that had never yet failedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an appeal to the individual members for aid. This it was. decided to do, and on December 30, 1916, the following appeal was issued:
"FROM THE GRAND EAST. " To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges in this Jurisdiction: "BRETHREN: Our Masonic Home is in ashes. Only fragments of the walls are standing, and what remains of the balance is a mass of charred debris. That which has been the pride of every Mason in Kansas for so many years is in ruins. Almost on the eve of Christmas Day, and at a time when all was merriment and happiness, and the hearts of the little ones were dancing with glee, and when they were happiest in anticipation of the many Christmas offerings which had been sent them by the membership throughout the State, this awful catastrophe occurred.
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'.'Ata very early hour on the morning of Friday, December 22,1916, an alarm of fire was given by one of the boys of the Home who was on guard in the furnace room of the building where the fire originated, and almost instantly the lights of the building were extinguished and it was filled with dense smoke. M.\ W.". THOMAS G. PITCH and Superintendent Bro. DANIEL P. BURDICK were heroic in every sense of the word, and, without fear of personal sacrifice of their own lives, faced the cold, the streams of water and the flames, and were ever present in directing the firemen who entered the Home, which was wrapped in flames and dense with smoke, and gathered the little ones in their arms and carried them out of the building. Many of the children were huddled in remote corners, clinging to each other in agonizing fear, and when the brave firemen had almost given up hope, the last to be rescued were three little ones, who were found hidden behind some clothing in a closet with the door closed, where, in their innocent childish way, they imagined themselves to be in perfect safety. " I t is sad, however, to report that, notwithstanding all the children were rescued, the lives of five of our household went out with the destruction of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bro. JESSE T . BROWN, of Wichita Lodge No. 99, age 60, and his wife, Mrs. ELIZABETH BROWN, age 60; Bro. FRANK
FERRIS, member of Active Lodge No. 158, of Atchison, age 80, and his wife, Mrs. AMANDA JANE FERRIS, age 78; and GERTRUDE WEIGLE,
age 20, who was employed in the dining room. Miss WEIGLE, after leaving the building, rushed back to get some clothing, and never returned. "Although our Home is destroyed, the true spirit of Masonry in Kansas remains, and if possible burns with more fervency than before our calamity. Therefore, brethren, let us one and all manifest our love for and as a renewal of our devotion to the principles of masonic charity, provide a Home for the aged, the infirm and the helpless orphans, the little children without home or comfort, by making a personal offering toward the erection of a Masonic Home which will be of sufficient size to meet the growing needs, of the Fraternity for many years to come. Let each brother contribute-not only as he has prospered, b u t to the extent of making a sacrifice on his part, having in mind that sometime in the future his own loved ones may need the care and protection of our Kansas Masonic Home. " We will need a most liberal offering from the members in our jurisdiction, and with this in view it has been deemed wise by The Council of Administration that a personal appeal be made to every member for a generous donation; and in order to properly present this request it is recommended that the Master of each lodge appoint one or more committees to call upon each member of his lodge and present this deserving and worthy request, and urge that the brethren contribute most liberally: Do not wait for a communication of the lodge, but appoint this committee at once. The work of presenting this appeal should be done in a most systematic and careful manner by the brethren appointed for this purpose, with a view of reaching each member at the very earliest possible moment. " I n presenting this matter to the members, it should be borne in mind that it is not a collection, but a most liberal offering on the part of the membership of the Fraternity in Kansas toward the erection of a monument which will be emblematic of masonic charity in Kansas, and a fulfillment of our pledges one to anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to relieve the destitute brother Master Mason, his widow and orphan. "These offerings may be paid in cash to the Secretary of the lodge, or in pledges due monthly or quarterly at the option of the donor. These funds and pledges should be sent in the usual way by the Secre-
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tary to the Grand Secretary, and it is also recommended that he be furnished with a list of the names of the donors. It is hereby directed that -no portion of the money contributed on this appeal be voted frorn the funds of the lodge. "The fire did not destroy the chapel or isolation ward; the other buildings, however, were totally destroyed, and on these and the furniture we had $86,250.00 insurance, all of which has been adjusted. "While the amount received from insurance will be applied toward - the erection of a new building, yet it will not be one-third of the amount actually needed for the construction of a modern fire-proof building, properly arranged, and of sufficient size to meet the needs of the rapidly growing membership of the Fraternity in this jurisdiction. "Many offers of financial assistance were wired to the Grand Officers from other Grand Jurisdictions, all of which are most sincerely appreciated; but they were informed that.the Masons of Kansas were amply able to take care of their own unfortunate, and the kind offers were, therefore, fraternally declined. Expressions of gratitude are also extended to the many lodges throughout our own jurisdiction which immediately, upon receipt of word of the destruction of our Home, proffered relief, not only in a financial way, but to assist in taking care of the members of the Home. Hundreds of offers to provide temporary places for the members of the family were tendered the officers of the Home by the good people of Wichita, and all were graciously accepted to the extent of giving present care to each and every one. Arrangements are now being made for the care of the members until the new building will be ready for occupancy. "The foregoing is submitted, not only as an appeal to the brethren of this great State, but also to advise them, in a general way, concerning the destruction of our monument of masonic charity in the city of Wichita, and the imperative need of taking immediate steps to raise the necessary funds for the erection of a new building at the earliest possible moment. "Brethren, our Masonic Home is destroyed. Our hearts are filled with sadness and our heads are bowed with grief. " Nearly one hundred members of our Masonic Home are without shelter. They are scattered broadcast over the city of Wichita. We now face an awful responsibility. Brethren, ' What shall we do?' Shall we abandon these helpless children and old people to the cold charities of an unfriendly world? Every masonic impulse says, no! and in response to this sentiment your Council of Administration says, no. Hence we issue this fraternal appeal for help. The question now is, What will you do, brother? "The needs of the Home are great and imperative. Do not hesitate now. Don't stop to discuss methods. About $250,000.00, in addition to the available funds on hand, will be necessary for this work. Please send your check, postoffice order, cash or obligation to the Secretary of your lodge, who will forward the same to R.\ W.". Bro. A. K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka, Kansas,who will receipt for the same. "Act promptlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;do not allow the sun to go down without giving this matter your very earnest and fraternal attention. "Brethren, it is hoped that this request for financial assistance will touch the heart of every member of every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and that the response thereto will be a most liberal offering, even a sacrifice, on the part of all, which will enable us to erect a building in keeping with the dignity and munificence of the charitable masonic spirit of Kansas, and which will again be the pride, not only of
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the generation which is now contributing towards its erection, but of those who will follow. "Remember the destitute brother Master Mason, his wife, widow, and above all, the little ones, of whom the Master said, ' Forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of GOD.' " T h e Secretary of each lodge is directed to read this appeal at the first stated communication after its receipt, and make due report to the Grand Secretary of the amount contributed at the very earliest possible moment. "Done at Topeka, Kansas, this 30th day of December, 1916. Yours fraternally, GILES H . LAMB, Grand Master.
[Seal.] Attest:
CHARLES E . LODBELL, Deputy Grand Master. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Senior Warden. OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Junior Warden. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary." It was the hope of your Council of Administration that the response would be unanimous, generous and liberal. ' That many wealthy members would be pleased to aid liberally from their bounteous store. That the poorer would sacrifice from their savings. That at least an average of $5.00 per member would be contributed. This it was believed would raise enough, when added to our insurance and available assets, to erect a modern fire-proof Home of sufficient capacity to provide for the present and some years in the future. It is too early to know yet just what will be the net result of this appeal, but in most cases heard from the brethren are meeting the question with an open, liberal hand. The method of scattering our family out in various parts of the city was soon found to be impracticable. People who thought they wanted children soon found that ours were not angels, but just children, and for one reason or another they soon wanted us to find other places for them. Again, the discipline of the Home was being ruined, the schooling of the children impaired, and the expense enormous. So it was decided to erect a temporary building on the Home grounds and house them there until a new building can be erected. The temporary building is now in course of construction, and when completed will cost about $8,500. Just here I desire to mention the kindness, generosity and gracious help rendered by the Eastern Star. They generously donated from their Christmas fund more than a thousand dollars to aid in the purchase of furniture and other supplies for the .family. The members of the various chapters organized themselves into sewing circles and made all sorts of clothing for the men, women and children, prepared great quantities of bedding, and in many other ways exhibited the true fraternal spirit of relief in time of need. It may truly be said of the Eastern Star, as it was of DORCAS of old:
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" Behold the garments that they have made." I t is with much joy that I have expressed my hearty appreciation of the good work they have done in helping to relieve the distress caused by the destruction of our Home. Brethren, the duties and responsibilities for the future of this great institution rests with you. What will you do? If you could have stood by the side of M.'. W.'. Bro. FiTCH on that awful night of the fire, with the thermometer at zero, and the cold winds driving their icy chill along the streets, and with Bro. BURDICK in that trying hour and have heard the piteous cry of the old and the young as they went out into the cold and storm of that awful â&#x20AC;˘ night, I do not believe any one would hesitate to say: "The best I can do shall be done." If you could have stood with me and my associates on the Council of Administration Home Board on the evening of that bitter cold day by the side of the ruins of that once imposing Home, and have seen the slow, hesitating steps of our aged brothers and sisters as they crouched from the cold and have heard their anxious inquiry of "What is to become of usT' I am sure you would have said with one voice, such an appeal will be answered by every loyal Mason in Kansas. Brethren, in this sad hour I am reminded of that beautiful picture of the judgment as recorded in the 25th chapterof Matthew: "When the son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. "And before him shall be gathered all the nations; and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. "And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. "Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my F.ather, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . "For I was hungered, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in. "Naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me. "Then shall .the righteous answer him, saying. Lord when saw we thee a hungered, and fed thee, or thirsty, and gave thee drink? "When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? "Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? "And the King shall answer and say unto them: Verily I say unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Brethren, we have made the appeal. Our task is done. hands we commit this the greatest problem of the years.
Into your
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CONCLUSION. â&#x20AC;˘
My first act after my election to this great office was to decline to be a candidate for political preferment to an office I had long cherished an ambition to hold. I have little respect for the man who would attempt to coin the influence of a great office like that of Grand Master of Masons into political gain, and I had rather be Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, honored, trusted and loved by this great brotherhood, than to hold the office of Congressman, Senator or Governor for the same length of time. My Brethren, the clock is striking the hour, and the time of my departure from official station is at hand. The relations between this office and the other members of my official family have been most pleasant, cordial and happy, and I shall carry with me only pleasant memories of the many happy hours we have spent together. There is one brother officer whose skill, whose kindness and whose vast knowledge of the details of masonic usage and practice have been so helpful to me that I cannot forbear a personal mention at this time. I refer, of course, to R.\ W.'. Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, our efficient Grand Secretary. In all my meditations, and in all my doubts, I have always leaned heavily upon him, and have always found him a veritable storehouse of wisdom, and an ever ready and willing counsellor, helper and friend. Let me now say in conclusion, that in the years to come I hope to watch the majestic tread of Freemasonry as it marches on in its great mission of shedding light and sunshine in the dark places of life. And if I may be accorded a place in the ranks, and be permitted to keep step to the music as it fills the hearts of men with the song ofbrotherly love, fellowship and charity; if in the future, I shall be loved, honored and trusted as a member of the Craft, I shall be satisfied. Fraternally submitted, GILES H. LAMB, Grand Master.
Upon motion of M.-. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, the address of the M.-. W.". Grand Master was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT.
R.-. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer, presented the following report: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted: LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 1, 1917.
W. F . MARCH, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.-. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
191g Receipts. Feb. 16.—Balance on hand $ 20,849 44 Feb. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary....? 282 50 Mar. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary... 1 50 Mar. 31.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10 00 Apr. 14.—Received from Grand Secretary... 7 24 May 8.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 June 3.—Received from Grand Secretary... 21 25 June 29.—Received from Grand Secretary... 60 00 July 11.—Received from Grand Secretary.... . 20 00 July 18.—Received from Grand Secretary... 725 50 Aug. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary... 8,000 00 Aug. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10 00 Aug. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary... 12,150 00 Aug. 22.—Received from Grand Secretary... 187 50 Sept. 27.—Received from Grand Secretary... 7,500 00 Oct. 17.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 Oct. 30.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 Oct. 31.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 Nov. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary... 450 00 Nov. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10,000 00 Nov. 6.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 Nov. 15.—Received from Grand Secretary... 20 00 Dec. 6.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10,000 00 1917. Jan. 3.—Received from Grand Secretary... 312 00 Jan. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 4,626 00 Jan. 6.—Received from Grand Secretary... 5,964 00 Jan. 8.—Received from Grand Secretary... 6,496 00 Jan. 8.—Received from Grand Secretary... 6,423 00 Jan. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10,007 00 Jan. 12.—Received from Grand Secretary... 6,986 00 Jan. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary... 17,603 00 Jan. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary... 7,127 DO Jan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary... 8,692 00 .Tan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary...-. 665 00 Jan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary... , 20 00 Jan. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary... 10,000 00 Jan. 19.—Received from Grand Secretary... 3,683 00 Jan. 20.—Received from Grand Secretary... 305 00 Jan. 20.—Received from Grand Secretary... 1,884 25 Jan. 22.—Received from Grand Secretary... 120 50 Jan. 23.—Received from Grand Secretary... 11,659 00 Jan. 23.—Received from Grand Secretary... 1,400 00 Jan. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary... 997 50 Jan. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 3 00 Jan. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 200 00= 154,718 74 Total $175,568 18
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Disbursements. 1916-1917.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 307 inclusive, except No. 278 $102,936 29 Transferred to Charity Fund 2,606 50 Balance on hand 70,025 39 Total
$175,568 18 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1916.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund Total
$
3,130 22 2,606 50
$
5,736 72
$
1,312 75 4,423 .97
$
5,736 72
Disbursements. 1916.—Warrant No. 278 Balance on hand Total
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Township, Harper County: No. 10, datedAug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 11, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 14, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 15, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 16, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 Refunding Bonds, Greenwood County: No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due .July No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July School District No. No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated No. 16, dated No. 17, dated No. 18, dated
50, Brown County: April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
School District No. 7i, Rush County: No. 5, dated June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1917 No. 6, dated June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1918
$
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
200 00 200 00
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School District No. No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated
15, Shawnee County: July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July July 1, 1913, due July
School District No. No. 17, dated No. 18, dated No. 19, dated No. 20, dated
12, Ottawa County: Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan.
Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan, 1, 1914, due No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due School District No. No. 4, dated No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated No. 8, dated No. 9, dated No. 10, dated No. 11, dated No. 12, dated Total
1, 1, 1, 1,
1917... 1918 1919 1920
1, 1, 1, 1,
1929 1929. 1929 1929
July July July July
1, 1, 1, 1,
1933 1933 1933 1933
2, Doniphan County: Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. Jan. 1, 1915, due July
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1917 1918 1918 1919 1919 1920.. 1920 1921 1921
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$
100 500 200 200
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500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$22,400 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
R.-.W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, presented the following report: To the M.:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The following report is herewith presented for your consideration at this Annual Communication: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 1 6 .
As soon as practical after the close of the last Annual Communication, the journal of the Proceedings was printed and distributed in the usual manner. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The historical registry and abstract were posted up to and including the annual reports for 1915 immediately following Grand Lodge. CHARTER ISSUED.
At the last Annual Communication a charter was authorized for the formation of a new lodge, to wit: Wilmore Lodge No. il2.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;On March 4, 1916, W.". STANFORD M . SMART, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: ROY C . MOORE GEORGE R . MITCHELL WILLIAM N . WATERS WILLIS J. RAY
Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer.
ELMER C . RICHARDSON
Secretary.
THOMAS J. FOREE
Senior Deacon.
JAY T . SMITH
Junior Deacon.
WILLIAM D . SMITH BRYANT E . FERRIN
Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
CRAWFORD H . SHEARER...
Tyler.
LODGES UNDER
DISPENSATION.
Letters of dispensation were issued during the year by the M.'. W.\ Grand Master for the following, and in due time transcripts and reports were forwarded to the Grand Secretary, all of which have been referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: Ensign Lodge, at Ensign, Gray County: 15, 1916.
Officers:
CARL F . WENDT,
Dispensation issued June
Master; SAMUEL 0 .
DAUGH-
ERTY, Senior Warden; HARRY H . HECKETHORN, Junior Warden.
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Sharon Springs Lodge,,at Sharon Springs, Wallace County. Dispensation issued June 30, 1916. Officers: JOSEPH SHAW, Master; WILLIAM
W . CARTER,
Senior
Warden; HUGO E . NELSON,
Junior
Warden. Morland Lodge, at Morland, Graham County. Dispensation issued October 30, 1916. Officers: DAVID C . KAY, Master; OWEN A. H U N SICKER, Senior Warden; HARLIE D . HENDERSON, Junior Warden.
Perry Lodge, at Perry, Jefferson County.
Dispensation issued
November 3, 1916, Officers: WILLIAM E.- CAIN, Master; WILLIAM H. H . GRINTER, Senior Warden; DALE STARK, Junior Warden.
King David Lodge, at Chanute, Neosho County.
Dispensation issued
January 19, 1917. Officers: GEORGE L . PFUNDSTEIN, Master; W I L LIAM HENRY POWELL, Senior Warden; HARRY L . GRIGGS, Junior
Warden. COPIES OF CHARTERS.
A copy of the charter of Kincaid Lodge No. 338, of Kincaid, Kansas, was issued August 4, 1916, to replace the one destroyed on July 21, 1916, when the lodge hall was destroyed by fire. A copy of the charter of Quenemo Lodge No. 270, of Quenemo, Kansas, was issued October 2, 1916, to replace the one destroyed on September 8, 1916, at which time the lodge hall with practically all its property was destroyed by fire. The above charters were issued by order of the M.'. W.\ Grand Master. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
Your attention is once more called to the importance of the restoration of the older time-worn and faded charters of many of our lodges. Notwithstanding. the presentation of this subject to the Grand Lodge through the report of the Grand Secretary for several years past, and his recommendation in connection therewith that the matter be given prompt attention before it is too late for these charters to be restored, there seems to be considerable indifference on the part of some of our lodges as to the importance of this matter. While attending district meetings during the past year your Grand Secretary has called attention to a number of old charters hanging on the walls of some of our lodge-rooms which are now almost illegible, and without doubt in the course of a very few years cannot possibly be restored, as the engrossed parts will have disappeared entirely. With but one exception none of the suggestions made by the Grand Secretary were followed, and the charters to which reference is made still remain in their present condition in their respective lodgerooms. I am pleased, however, to report that the following lodges orwarded their charters, with the request that they be restored, the original placed on file in the archives'of the Grand Lodge, and a photographic reproduction of the charter furnished the lodge with
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appropriate certificate attached thereto: King Solomon Lodge No. 10, of Leavenworth; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, of Lansing; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , of Rossville; Wellington Lodge No. 150, of Wellington; Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, of Burr Oak; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, of Little River; and Saint Francis Lodge No. 404, of Saint Francis. Restored and the original charter returned to the lodge: Emmett Lodge No. 387, of Emmett. Including the above, there have now been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, as a matter of historical value and also as a means of preservation from fire and water, charters of the following lodges: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Fails (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, Burr Oak; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; and Saint Francis Lodge No. 404, of Saint Francis. SAFES.
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The reporting of two more of the original charters of our lodges being destroyed by fire during the past year, again emphasizes the importance of all lodges purchasing a safe of sufficient size in which to keep at least the charter, ledger, book of annual returns, and minute book. A few of our lodges have taken advantage of this recommendation. However, there are many others which should do likewise, as the records become more valuable as time passes. A safe of sufficient size for the average lodge can be purchased for from $25.00 to $40.00, and no lodge can therefore in justice to their records take the risk of having them burned when an investment so small as this will preserve them for an indefinite length of time. ROBERT FREKE GOULD.
In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago, through your Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, a copy of our Grand Lodge Proceedings was sent Bro. JAMES M . DOW, of Liverpool, and a communication addressed to him under date of March 22, 1916, calling attention to the action of the Grand Lodge, and reference made to the page of the Proceedings on which the action was reported.
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NAME OP VIRGIL LODGE NO. 3 0 1 CHANGED TO HAMILTON LODGE NO. 3 0 1 .
In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago, through the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., the name of Virgil Lodge No. 301, formerly located at Virgil, Kansas, but subsequently removed to Hamilton, Kansas, was changed to Hamilton Lodge No. 301, and in due time the charter was forwarded to the Grand Secretary, and after the necessary certificate had been attached thereto concerning the change of name, the charter was again returned to the lodge. BICENTENARY OF THE ANCIENT GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND.
The bicentenary of the Ancient Grand Lodge of England will occur on June 24, 1917, and it is proposed by most Grand Jurisdictions that a celebration of some kind be held in all lodges on that date, commemorative of the formation of the above Grand Lodge two hundred years ago, as the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England on that particular date established a landmark as the basis for the establishment of regular lodges in that country and subsequently in all parts of the globe. I t is most befitting that our Grand Lodge unites with others in recommending to our lodges that they assemble in their halls on June 24th, at such hour as may be deemed most expedient, arid hold some form of exercises, including a talk relative to the formation of the Grand Lodge of England and the establishment of all Grand Lodges since that date and the instituting of thousands of lodges in connection therewith, as well as the membership of the same throughout the civilized world. This subject is therefore referred to the Grand Lodge for such action as they may deem best. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
Experience in holding district meetings from year to year makes it necessary that some changes be made with a view of making it more convenient for the brethren in the respective lodges to attend these meetings; also to facilitate the work of the District Deputy Grand Master in making his official visits. With this in view, changes were made immediately after the last Annual Communication, as follows: Lodge No. 43 from District No. 49 to District No. 41, Lodge No. 147 from District No. 40 to District No. 35. Lodges Nos. 374 and 380 from District No. 61 to District No. 40. Lodge No. 357 from District No. 26 to District No. 40. Lodges Nos. 161 and 370 from District No. 26 to District No. 21. Lodge No. 205 from District No. 26 to District No. 22. Lodge No. 327 from District No. 21 to District No. 14. Lodges Nos. 145 and 249 from District No. 45 to District No. 39. Lodge No. 269 from District No. 42 to District No. 37.
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368 from 181 from 285 from 139 from 165 from 113 from 176 from
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February,
43 to District No. 37. 55 to District No. 44. 37 to District No. 43. 35 to District No. 36. 29 to District No. 37. 30 to District No. 39. 30 to District No. 26.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master commissioned the following brethren as our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, and cornmissions were issued in accordance therewith: Alabama Delaware Wisconsin
JOHN P H I L I P M E L V I N A. VICTOR HUGHES DAVID HARLOWE
Tuscaloosa. Wilmington. Milwaukee.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master recommended the following brethren for appointment as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who in due time were appointed, and commissions issued accordingly: Scotland Washington
HARVEY O . DAVIS STANFORD M . SMART
Anthony. Zenda.
HISTORY OF LODGES.
Owing to the property of the Grand Lodge now being stored during the construction of the new building, no effort was made by your Grand Secretary during the year t o secure any pictures, By-Laws or historical sketches from the lodges which heretofore failed to furnish same. However, we â&#x20AC;˘ are indebted to the following lodges for the interest manifested in sending in the data indicated in the list herewith submitted. Blank forms filled out, giving miscellaneous data: Nos. 162, 179, 265, 358, and 401. . By-Laws of lodges: Nos. 95, 111, 265, 278, 311, and-332. Exterior pictures of present quarters: Nos. 43,179, 332, and 358. Interior picture of present quarters: Nos. 332 and 336. Historical data: Nos. 43, 238, and 332. Diagram of hall: Nos. 238 and 401. Directory of membership: No. 311. The following lodges have failed as yet to comply with any requests for blank form of information concerning the lodge, By-Laws, interior and exterior pictures, historical data, etc.; indeed, no information whatever has been received from them: Nos. 12, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 40, 41, 48, 50, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 64, 65, 71, 73, 74, 79,
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
299
80, 81, 82, 89, 94, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102, 103, 108, 112, 113, 115, 116, 124", 125, 127, 128, 129, 137, 145, 154, 157, 159, 160, 174, 175, 176, 188, 201, 206, 207, 210, 214, 215, 218, 223, 227, 229, 230, 232, 234, 235, 236, 239, 242, 243, 245, 255, 257, 263, 264, 270, 274, 276, 277, 279, 293, 294, 306, 309, 310, 314, 315, 316, 323, 324, 328, 334, 336, 337, 343, 346, 347, 349, 353, 354, 356, 357, 359, 360, 362, 368, 376, 377, 380, 384, 387, 392, 399, and 400. The information requested on the blank form to which reference is made in the preceding report, is as follows, and can be copied in typewritten form, the information desired added thereto and sent the Grand Secretary: ;.,Lodge No , Kansas. Is your lodge incorporated under the laws of Kansas? If so, how many Trustees? When and how are they elected? If not incorporated, do you have Trustees?....If so, how many? When and how are they elected? Was the hall in which your lodge held its communications ever burned? Was your charter burned? Do you own the hall in which you are now meeting? What part of the building do you own? On which floor does your lodge hold its communications? Of what kind of material are the walls of the building constructed? What other societies meet in your lodge room? About what was the cost of your building (if wholly or partially owned by your lodge)? Give description of parts of building used for lodge purposes, such as size of lodge- and ante-rooms, whether carpeted or not, and any other matters of interest to the Craft? If your building is owned jointly with others, please give particulars and amounts and conditions of ownership If you rent, please state from whom and what amount you pay per annum Where do you keep your charter? â&#x20AC;˘. Where do you keep your records? Do you use a lantern in giving lectures? How is your hall lighted? Does your lodge have its own local By-Laws? (If so please send a copy with this report.) Please send photograph of your hall. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
Grand Secretary's certificate has been issued during the year as follows: No. 642.
LYMAN S . GRIGGS, Astra Lodge No. 363, Olivet, Kansas. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
No. 204. Official communication to all lodges from the Grand East concerning the new Grand Lodge building. No. 205. Communication from the Grand East in regard to commercial rituals.
300
PROCEEDINGS No. 206.
Memorial of M.'.
W.'.
OF THE
February,
WILLIAM M . SHAVER.
No. 207. Notice to lodges concerning mileage. No. 208. Proxies. No. 209. Notice concerning solicitation of funds for new Temple in Manila. No. 210. Notice to Secretaries concerning time of making out and transmitting annual reports and paying Grand Lodge dues. No. 211. Notice concerning special assessment of $1.00 for the Grand Lodge building. No. 212. Communication to Secretaries about Masonic Home appeal. No. 213. Appeal to the membership'for contributions to rebuild the Masonic Home. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 45,684 Charter fees Miscellaneous
$22,842 00 100 00 1,200 00
Total $24,142 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 650 00 Total
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.$24,792 00
Expenses. The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 700 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium....'. 68 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund..' 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 30 00 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Historical Registry 200 00 Library, furniture, binding, etc 2,500 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) ' 2,500 00 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,000 00 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building... 1,350 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings .2,500 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 600 00 Taxes
1916-17
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
301
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Reports were received from all lodges within the statutory time, except the following: New Albany No. 81 New Albany. Patmos No. 97 El Dorado. Oxford No. 165 Oxford. Vulcan No. 229 Walnut. Soldier No. 240 Soldier. This is a great improvement over one year ago, when twelve lodges failed to transmit their reports on or before January 10th. The following lodges failed to transmit their annual dues within the time provided by law, January 20th: Greenleaf Lodge No. 232 Greenleaf. Fargo Lodge No. 300 Liberal. Hamilton Lodge No. 301 Hamilton. The same number of lodges failed to comply with the law in this particular one year ago. It will be noted from the summary that our net gain is 28 less than it was one year ago. This is due to the unusually large number of dimissions, deaths and suspensions as compared with the reports at the close of last year. This year our dimissions were 104, deaths 92, and suspensions 45 more than one year ago. On the other hand, we had 135 more raised and 82 more members added by letters of dispensation than one year ago. The membership at the close of this year is 45,684. Your attention is once more called to the Synopsis of Returns, which includes opposite the name and number of each lodge, two columns, one showing the net gain and the other the net loss of each. SUMMARY FOR
1916.
Number of members December 31, 1915
44,062
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D.
Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended expelled
3,259 2,936
2,823 631 153 102=3,709
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Net gain Number members December 31, 1916
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1916-17. No.
399 400 401 402 403
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405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
~ Gr. Lodge Dues.
Masonic Home.
11 50 29 00 14 00 28 50 21 50 19 50 28 50 18 50 20 50 15 00 16 00 9 50 17 50 17 00
11 50 29 00 14 00 28 50 21 50 19 50 28 50 18 50 20 50 15 00 16 00 9 50 17 50 17 00
$22,667 50
$22,667 50 .
SCHEDULE
Special Assessment. 23 00 58 00 28 00 57 00 43 00 39 00 57 00 37 00 41 00 30 00 32 00 19 00 35 00 34 00 $45,334 00
309 Total. 46 00 116 00 56 00 114 00 86 00 78 00 114 00 74 00 82 00 60 00 64 00 38 00 70 00 68 00 $ 9 0 , 6 6 9 00
"B."
Being t h e a m o u n t r e t u r n e d b y s u b o r d i n a t e lodges for t h e year ending D e c e m b e r 3 1 , 1915: â&#x20AC;˘ No Name ^''- ^"rfs^ Masonic Total. j\o. i\ame. jj^^^ Home. 53 00 $ 109 Americus $ 26 50 $ 26 50 53 00 157 H a v e n 26 50 26 50 69 00 270 Quenemo 34 50 34 50 Total $ 87 50 $ 87 50 $175 00 SCHEDULE
"C."
A m o u n t dispensation fees received d u r i n g t h e year ending D e c e m ber 3 1 , 1916: U. D. Name. Location. AmountU. D . Ensign....,..Ensign $ 20 00 U. D . S h a r o n Springs Sharon Springs 20 00 U. D . M o r l a n d Morland 20 00 U. D . P e r r y Perry 20 00 U. D . K i n g D a v i d Chanute 20 00 Total
$100 00 SCHEDULE
"D."
A m o u n t received on account of charter fees for t h e year ending December 3 1 , 1916: No. Nam.e. Amount. 412 Wilmore $20 00
310
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount received account bond investments for the year ending December 31, 1916; Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bonds $ 87 50 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 18 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 27 50 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 00 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 125 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County: 87 50 Interest, Larned Board of Education bonds 100 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bonds 87 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 25 00 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 12 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87. 50 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, Larned.Board of Education 100 00 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 125 00 Bond No. 3, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 100 00 Bond No. 4, School District No. 74, Rush County 200 00 Bond No. 3, School. District No. 2, Doniphan County 500 00 Total
$1,907 50-
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1917. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, In.account with the M.-.W.-. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. J-.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $ Received from lodges, as per Schedule "BV Received from lodges, as per Schedule " C " Received from lodges, as per Schedule " D " Received from lodges, as per Schedule " E " Received account special dispensation fees, 1915 Received account special dispensation fees, 1916 Received interest on daily balances Received account miscellaneous Received loan from Grand Chapter, R. A. M Received loan from Grand Commandery, K. T Received loan from Citizens Bank of Galena..., Received loan from Southwest National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, Missouri Received contributions for rebuilding Masonic Home Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M., account maintenance of office and library building Received from Grand Council, R. & S. M., account maintenance of office and library building Received from Grand Commandery, K. T., account maintenance of office and library building Total
90,669 00 175 00 100 00 20 00 1,907 50 20 00 200 00 305 00 219 99 8,000 00 12,150 00 7,500 00 30,000 00 3,002 25 250 00 50 00 150 00
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1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
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311
KANSAS.
TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1917. M.-. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, In account with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary.
1916. Feb. 22.- -Paid W. Mar. 13.- -Paid W. Mar. 30.- -Paid W. Apr. 13.- -Paid W. May 6.- -Paid W. June 2.- -Paid W. June 28.- -Paid W. July 10.- -Paid W. July 15.- -Paid W. Aug. I.- -Paid W. Aug. S.- -Paid W. Aug. 10.- •Paid W. Aug. 2 1 . - -Paid W. Sept. 26.- -Paid W. Oct. 17.- -Paid W. Oct. 28.- -Paid W. Oct. 30.- -Paid W. Nov. S.- -Paid W. Nov. S.- -Paid W. Nov. 4.- -Paid W. Nov. 14-.- -Paid W. Dec. 5.- -Paid W. 1917. Jan. 2.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 3.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 5.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 6.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 10.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 11.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 13.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 13.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 15.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 16.'- -Paid W. F. Jan. 17.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 18.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 22.- -Paid W. F. Jan. 23.- -Paid W. F. Total
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t J T h l s I n c l u d e s $10,000.00 paid Masonic H o m e for loan m a d e In 1905. *ThIs a m o u n t I n c l u d e s a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n from t h e G e n e r a l F u n d to t h e M a s o n i c H o m e of $5,000.00. t T h e s e a m o u n t s were first t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e C h a r i t y F u n d . a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y to t h e Masonic H o m e F u n d , t o g e t h e r w i t h $2,429.89 from t h e C h a r i t y F u n d , m a k i n g e n t i r e a m o u n t u p to t h a t d a t e {34,006.41 t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e H o m e . J i n a d d i t i o n to t h i s a m o u n t $2353.91 wus t r a n s f e r r e d to t h e C h a r i t y F u n d from t h e G e n e r a l F u n d d u r i n g 1903, by o r d e r of t h e Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n . { T h i s a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $2353.91 r e t r a n s f e r r e d from C h a r i t y F u n d to G e n e r a l F u n d , by o r d e r of G r a n d L o d g e . (See p a g e 158, P r o c e e d i n g s 1904.) IjThls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $5,000.00 t r a n s f e r r e d from C h a r i t y F u n d to G e n e r a l F u n d . ( S e e P r o c e e d i n g s 1905, p a g e 348.) *"Thls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $10,000.00 borrowed from t h e M a s o n i c H o m e , a n d $5,000.00 d o n a t e d by t h e M a s o n s of T o p e k a . + + T h l s a m o u n t I n c l u d e s t h e r e c e i p t of and t h e p a y m e n t to t h e G r a n d T r e a s u r e r of $3,000.00 borrowed d u r i n g s e t t l e m e n t of a c c o u n t s of t h e late A l b e r t S a r b a c h , a n d $16358.99 paid by The F i d e l i t y a n d Deposit Oompanj-, of B a l t i m o r e , M a r y l a n d . IIHThese a m o u n t s I n c l u d e .$24,700.00 i n v e s t e d In bonds. °Thls a m o u n t I n c l u d e s $10,000 d o n a t e d to t h e M a s o n i c H o m e . UThls i n c l u d e s $57,()50.00 borrowed a n d special a s s e s s m e n t a c c o u n t new M a s o n i c Gi-nnd Lodge B u i l d i n g . T o t a l n e t receipts for t w e n t y - t h r e e y e a r s $465,047 68 • Total expenditures and Investments $491,120 48 T o t a l excess o v e r I n c o m e 26,072 80 Total $401,120 48 $491,120 48
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1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF' KANSAS.
325
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. ATCHISON, KANSAS, May 17, 1916.
Upon the request of Washington Lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M., and Active Lodge No. 158, A. F. & A. M., of Atchison, Kansas, the M.\ W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on May 17, 1916, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple in that city. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.'.W.-. GILES H . LAMB Grand Master. M.-. W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER as Deputy Grand Master. R.-. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART • Grand Senior Warden. W.-. E. CARL WATSON as Grand Junior Warden, W.-. RICHARD WOODS W.'. CHARLES E . SMITH..:.. W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
W.-. BENJAMIN P. CURTIS W.-. ELMER T . MEYER
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
..as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.-. T. FRANK CLARK
as Grand Marshal.
W.-. W.-. W.-. W.'.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
RICHARD G. SITHEN LUTHER CORTELYOU BENJAMIN B . VAN HOOSER ISADORE EBERT
W.-. OLIVER M . ANDERSON
as Grand Tyler.
W.-. SAMUEL R . STEVENSON W.'. J. PETER ADAMS
W.'. CLARENCE B . GALBRAITH W.\ FERNANDO J. LEDOUX W.-. BENJAMIN F . HIGHFILL
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant.
Bearer Three Great Lights. )
> Bearers Burning Tapers. ) Y
W.-. BERT C . LONG
! Bearers of the "Lodge."
W.-. CHARLES H . M C D U F F W.-. CHARLES G . LANDRUM
i J
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry at 7:30 o'clock P. M., in a room in the new Temple, after which it repaired to the main lodge-room, the dedication ceremony being performed in the presence, of two hundred and fifty brethren; after which splendid addresses were delivered by M.\ W.'. GILES H . LAMB, and W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, followed by remarks by M.'.W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER and R.-.W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART.
The occasion was most pleasing and will be long remembered by those present. The Grand Lodge retired, after which it was closed in Ample Form. Attest:
GILES H . LAMB,
CHARLES E . SMITH,
as Grand Secretary.
Grand Master. •
326
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
.
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
W E I R , KANSAS, July 3,
1916.
At the request of Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, A. F. & A. M., the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication, in the Masonic Hall in the city of Weir, on Monday, July 3, 1916, at 2:00 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new West Public School Building. The following is the list of those occupying the several positions: W.-. HUGH P . FARRELLY
as Grand Master.
W.'. CHARLES MAHANES W.-. GEORGE E. DIXON Bro. JOHN W . DEVEROUX
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.-. JAMES C . BRODLEY Bro. GABRIEL ANDERSON Bro. VERN R . THOMPSON
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. THOMAS WILKERSON Bro. CHARLES DUNCAN
as Grand Senior Deacon. ...as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. WILLIAM W . MILLNER
as Grand .Marshal.
Bro. WILLIAM MORTON Bro. THOMAS L . BENNETT
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
W.-. JOHN MALLAMS
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the First Degree of Masonry, after which, accompanied by members of Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, and many visitors, it marched to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremony of the fraternity. Bro. GEORGE W . TROUT, of the Pittsburg Normal School, then delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. Mr. JOHN M . YOUNG, President of the Board of Education, delivered an appropriate address also. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened, and was closed in Form. H. P. FARRELLY,
Attest:
as Grand Master. GABRIEL ANDERSON,
as Grand Secretary.
1916-17,
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
327
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
TOPEKA, KANSAS, July 21,1916.
By order of the M .â&#x20AC;¢. W.'. Grand Master, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall in the city of Topeka at 1:30 P. M., July 21, 1916, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Masonic Grand Lodge Building, located at the northeast corner of Eighth Avenue and Harrison Streets, in the city of Topeka. The Grand Lodge was then opened in Ample Form on the First Degree of Masonry, the following Grand Officers filling the various stations and places: M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB R.-. W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL R.-. W.;. WILLIAM I. STUART R.-. W.-. OWEN J. WOOD W.-. FRANK L . STEVENS R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON
W.-.'FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY .W.\ FRANK E . MCFARLAND
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
Grand Chaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
as Grand Marshal.
W.\ W.-. W.'. W.'.
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
HENRY L . SHERBURN JAMES B . DONCYSON VICTOR S. BOUTWELL SADLIER J. HoDGiNS
Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Pursuivant.
Bro. WILLIAM J. BOND
as Grand Tyler.
Bro. FRANK M . SPENCER
as Architect.
W.'. ELISHA H . ANDERSON
as Bearer Great Lights.
W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.'.
THERON C . KIRKPATRICK CHARLES G . W E S T WILLIAM C . F . REICHENBACH JOHN A. STEINMEYER JASIES NELSON
W.'. EDSON J. LUNGER W.-. PARDEE A. HOWE W.'. PETER COUTURE
Tuscan. Doric. Ionic. Corinthian. Composite.
Terrestrial Globe. Celestial Globe. Book of Constitutions.
Vocal music was rendered by the following brethren:
WILLIAM
R. CARRIE, JOHN A. STEINMEYER, CHARLES W . SCHWARTZ, HOWARD S. SEARLE, MASON E . MIKESELL, T . SCOTT MORRISON, CHARLES E . ELDRIDGE, PRANK RIPLEY.
328'
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
This occasion was of unusual interest, and occasioned the largest assemblage of members at any time in the city of Topeka, except at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Among the distinguished craftsmen present, the Grand Lodge was represented by M.-.W.-. H E N R Y _ F , . M A S O N , STONE, and M.-.W.'. CHARLES H. CHANDLER.
M . - . W . - . MAURICE L .
District Deputy Grand Masters: ROBERT J. MCFARLAND, District No. 4, Kansas City; EDSON J. LUNGER, District No. 14, Mayetta; and NATHAN B . THOMPSON, District No. 21, Topeka. Grand Chapter Officers: JOHN POWERS, Grand High Priest; CHARLES G . WEST, Grand Marshal; ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secre-
tary; and WILLIAM NELSON, Grand Lecturer. Grand Council Officers present: OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Master; and ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Recorder.
. Grand Commandery Officers present: MILTON R . MCLEAN, Grand Commander; OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Captain General; and ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Recorder.
Topeka Commandery No. 5 acted as an escort, accompanied by Marshall's Band. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the fraternity. The Grand Secretary deposited the following articles in the corner-stone: Copy of the Laws of Masonry of Kansas, 1913 edition. Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, 1915 and 1916. . Copy of the Semi-Centennial Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, 1906. Souvenir Badge of the SemiTCentennial Celebration, 1906. Copy of Announcement of the Semi-Centennial Celebration. Copy of The Topeka Daily Capital, July 21, 1916. List of State officers. Several small coins of the realm. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, an address was made by Bro.
ARTHUR
CAPPER,
Governor
of
Kansas,
and
M.'. E.'. JOHN
POWERS, Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kansas. An oration appropriate to this auspicious occasion was delivered by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened and was closed in Ample Form. GILES H . LAMB,
Attest:
Grand Master. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary.
1916^17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
329
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. PRESTON, KANSAS, January 5, 1917.
Upon the request of Rob Morris Lodge No. 332, A. F. & A. M., of Preston, Kansas, the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was convened in Special Communication January 4, 1917, in the city of Preston, Kansas, by R.-. W.'. LINCOLN STEWART, Special Deputy Grand Master, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall in that city. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: R.". W.'. LINCOLN STEWART
as Grand Master.
W.-. J. E. WHITMAN Bro. R. E. GEIST Bro. J. B. LEWIS
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. CLAUDE VANDOLAH Bro. GEORGE N . HALL Bro. CHARLES E . WILLIAMS
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
Bro. CLEVE HARTSELL Bro. CHARLES STALCUP
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. HENRY J. IMMBR
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand Senior Steward.. as Grand Junior Steward. as Bearer Three Great Lights. ] i-Bearers Burning Tapers.
L. C. MosiER S. G. WILLIAMS J. B. HAINES J. Z. LiLL J. M. VANDOLAH
Bro. CHARLES Q . ELLISON Bro. J. T. FLETCHER Bro. J. A. H . WEBB.
j )
Bro. R. B. HAINES
J-Bearers of the Lodge.
W.-. GEORGE B. WILLIAMS
Bro. E . H . MILLER Bro. G. W. NOONEN W.\ CHARLES G . WILLIAMS
,
,
„.^
^
„
j
as Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler. Musical Director.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the first degree of Masonry in the banquet hall adjoining the lodge, after which it repaired in Grand Procession to the main lodge-room, where the ancient and impressive ceremony of dedication was performed in the presence o ' about one hundred visiting brethren from contiguous lodges. After a series of most interesting short talks, the Grand Lodge retired and was closed in Form. A bounteous banquet was then served' by the ladies of the Eastern Star. The Masons of Preston, though weak in numbers, are strong in masonic spirit, and now possess a hall which is a credit to the Fraternity. LINCOLN STEWART,
Attest:
as Grand Master. GEORGE N . HALL,
as Grand Secretary.
330
PROOEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
â&#x20AC;˘ RPOERT OF LIBRARIAN.
R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON, Librarian, presented the following report: To the M/. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In view of occupying temporary quarters during the past year and the storing of practically all of the effects of our Grand Lodge library, there is no special report to be presented to Grand Lodge at this Communication. During the year, however, we have received the usual masonic magazines, periodicals and other matter of this kind, together with Proceedings of other Grand Lodges and a number of valuable books, which will be properly indexed and placed on the shelves in our new Grand Lodge Library when completed. â&#x20AC;˘ In order to properly carry on the work of the library, and with the admirable accommodations which will be afforded in the new Grand Lodge building, it is recommended that the Grand Master be authorized to approve such expenditures as may be suggested by the Librarian in the matter of the employment of necessary help, the purchase of library and museum furniture, indexing of books added to the library, as well as the purchase of such masonic and other literature as may be deemed expedient. Your Librarian also recommends that he be authorized to outline a plan for a circulating department of the library and make due report of the same at the next Annual Communication, in order that the brethren throughout this Grand Jurisdiction may be furnished with masonic books, periodicals, addresses, etc., exclusive of the old and rare books which could not be replaced at any cost if lost or destroyed, and are not in a physical condition to be handled in the usual way, and transported to various points in the State. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Librarian.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and Librarian were referred to" the Comrnittee on Reports of Grand Officers.
1916-17.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
331
REPORT OF T H E COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.-.W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report: To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A: M. of Kansas: As Secretary of the Council of Administration of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, I herewith submit for your consideration a report of the business transacted by the Council for the last twelve months. Inasmuch as the M.'. W.\ Grand Master, in his address, has comprehensively covered this subject matter, and as the business transacted by the Council was largely of a detailed character, it will suffice to report the business transacted in an abstract form. The initial meeting of the Council was held at the parlors of the National Hotel, in the city of Topeka, Kansas, on the 18th day of February, 1916, immediately after the close of the M.". W.\ Grand Lodge. The organization was effected by the election- of M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, Grand Master, President, and R.-.W.-. OWEN
J.
WOOD, Grand Junior Warden, Secretary. The Masonic Home Board was requested to dispense masonic charity for the ensuing year in the same manner as in preceding years. M.-.W.-.WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON was elected as a Director
of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, to fill the unexpired term of R.-.W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, who, at the last Annual Communication of this M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge, was elected Grand Junior Warden. M.-.W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON was elected to succeed himself as a Director of the Kansas Masonic Home Board for the full term of four years. At its meeting, held on the 28th day of February, 1916, the question of the erection of the new Office,'Library and -Museum Building was considered at length, and Bro. EDWARD L . TILTON, architect, of New York, was requested to prepare plans and specifications in accordance with the tentative plans approved by this M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge, which were to include the presence of the architect when the contract for the building should be let, once during the progress of its construction, and once when the building shall have been completed and ready to be turned over by the contractor to the Council of Administration. The Grand Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids for the wrecking and removal of the old Office and Library Building, the bids. therefor to be received by the Grand Secretary by April 1, 1916, and the building to be wrecked and removed by May 1, 1916. The Grand Secretary was further authorized to make tentative arrangements for rooms to be occupied by him as Grand Secretary during the construction of the new Office, Library and Museum Building.
332
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
At its meeting held on April 1, 1916, bids were received for the wrecking and removal of the old Office and Library Building according to advertisements therefor. The bids for such work ranged from an even exchange of the salvage of the building to a bid of $2,738 in addition to the salvage. After carefully considering the several bids, the contract for wrecking and removing the old building was awarded to FLOYD C . COX, who agreed to wreck and remove the same for the material contained therein, with the exception of a few minor reservations made by the Council of Administration; and the work was successfully and satisfactorily completed within the time specified. The Grand Secretary was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of the new building, according to plans and specifications furnished by the architect, the bids to be in the hands of the Grand Secretary by May 2,1916, reserving the right to reject any and all bids. At its meeting on May 4, 1916, bids for the erection of the new building were received, opened, and considered by the Council ofAdministration. Nine contractors filed bids with the Grand Secretary, in compliance with the requirements of the advertisement. These bids ranged from $83,887 to $105,721; and after careful consideration, the contract was awarded to FRANK M . SPENCER & SON, of Topeka, they being the lowest and best bidders. At that meeting, arrangements were made to obtain the necessary funds to carry on the work. The Secretary of the Council and the Grand Secretary were authorized to purchase at least five feet of additional ground, on the east of the lots belonging to the Grand Lodge, at a cost of not to exceed the sum of $150 per front foot, which purchase was later made for the price above stated. This vests in the Council of Administration a fee simple title, free and clear from all encumbrances, to a plot eighty feet fronting on West Eighth Avenue,.by one hundred ^twenty feet on Harrison Street. At its meeting, held in Wichita, Kansas, December 29, 1916, it was decided to prepare and send out an appeal to the Masons of Kansas, soliciting contributions with which to erect and furnish a new building or buildings, at Wichita, Kansas, to replace the Kansas Masonic Home, destroyed by fire December 22, 1916. This appeal was prepared and transmitted to all of the lodges in the State. The above abstract contains, in substance, a report of the most important business transacted by the Council of Administration. Fraternally submitted, OWEN J.
WOOD,
Secretary.
Upon the order of the M.". W.'. Grand Master, the report of the Council of Administration was referred to the Committee.on Eeports of Grand Officers.
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333
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-. W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers have examined advance copies of the several reports, and beg leave to submit the following recommendations: The Grand Master's address is cogent, complete, practical^-thework of a mind trained in logic and sharpened by the inventions of necessity; but it is more than this, for it breathes a spirit of sympathy and brotherly love possible only from a heart filled with love of Gop and of mankind. Added to his attainments as advocate, orator and statesman, is the evident fact, that Bro. LAMB is a Man and a Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Christian Gentleman. The.Grand Master first treats of the growth and condition of our membership, which, happily, is in keeping with the general prosperity of the country; but he does not neglect the other side of the picture, shown in the record of mortality among the brethren. We would express our hearty approval of his reference to Bro. SHAVER, who was doubtless one of the most eminent, industrious, ' accomplished and well-loved craftsmen of our time. The Committee on Necrology is asked to treat this subject appropriately and at length.. We recommend the approval of the report under the following, headings: Charters Destroyed, Grand Representatives, Special Communications, Grand Orator, ' . Other Grand Jurisdictions, and Appealâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Hubbard Case. "Lodges Chartered and Lodges U. D." we recommend be referred to the Committee of that title, which committee should also consider with special attention the subject "Charter Destroyed." Particular attention is invited to the commendatory remarks of the Grand Master on the subjects: District Deputy Grand Masters, District Meetings, and Lecturers. The prompt and valuable service usually performed by these devoted brethren is brought into sharp contrast by the removal of one Deputy for gross negligence.
334
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
The administration of service and instruction, as well as that of discipline, is all-important to the welfare of the Grand Lodge and the prosperity and happiness of the brethren. The Craft is enjoined to peruse these subjects carefully; and they are also fui-ther committed for the special consideration of the incoming Grand Master. A recommendation is made for an increase in the annual appropriation for the expense of district meetings, which should be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property. In the report, the subject of "Discipline" covers, indeed, " a multitude of sins," or rather vices, set out in the Grand Master's usually vigorous style. Officers of lodges should study this chapter with care, and it is also recommended to the Grand Master's successors. We recommend the five decisions be referred to the Committee on. Jurisprudence, as also the subject of "Lodge By-Laws." Also, to this committee the question of discord between our Constitution and our By-Laws concerning the granting of dimits. Your committee are of the opinion that the suggested amendments are important, and probably advisable, and that a new rule for the transfer of membership without the hazard of loss of affiliation has real merit, inasmuch as such a method is already practiced in several Grand Jurisdictions. We, therefore, suggest that the Committee on Jurisprudence be directed to consider carefully all phases of . the question, and report to the Grand Lodge such action as they deem advisable. Under the headings "Dispensations" and "Visitations," the Grand Master exhibits the care and conscientious industry of his administration. A busy, working man, he has still found time to make fifty visitations, and no detail of service or courtesy has escaped his notice. Especially gratifying and touching to men past the meridian of life is the account of his yisit to his old home lodge "back in Indiana." The incident of the anniversary meeting of Nine Mile Lodge No. 49 also contains much food for the reflection of a thinking mind. The material labors of the year were greatly enhanced by the responsibility for the construction of the Grand Lodge Office Building, the history of which is thus far complete and satisfactory. We recommend the approval of the "Purchase of Additional Ground," and all other administrative acts in relation to this business, and that the financial affairs connected with this subject be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property. Very properly the Grand Master gives much space and deep consideration to our appalling loss in the burning of the Kansas Masonic Home. He relates at length the suffering and loss of the members, the heroic labors of the management, the perplexity of the Home Board, and the stirring appeal to the Craft by the Council of Administration. Remarking that it is yet too early to know the net result of this appeal
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335
and adverting feelingly to the splendid generosity of the Masons and other citizens of Wichita, the Grand Master says: "Brethren, the duties and responsibilities for the future of this great institution rest with you." He says well! Truly the source of all masonic resources and power abides in the Grand Lodge. The springs of all action must rise in the hearts of the representatives of the 416 lodges of Kansas here assembled. To us has been given vast wealth and boundless constructive ability. Now, in our time of trial, shall the finger of the world be pointed to us in scorn that we have proven unfaithful to our professions of charity and brotherly love? Your committee feels no doubt of the answer, or the result, and we therefore recommend that the whole subject be referred to a Special Committee on Ways and Means, with instructions to report to this Grand Lodge concerning: First. The needs of the situation; Second. Our resources, present and prospective; Third. A plan of procedure, to the end that the restoration of our Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the proudest boast of Kansas Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;shall be most speedily accomplished. Also, that a special order of the day be fixed for the consideration of the question by the Grand Lodge. REPORTS OF GRAND TREASURER AND GRAND SECRETARY.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary show the continued industry and care peculiar to the service of both these distinguished craftsmen, for which let us return our heartfelt thanks. We recommend that the financial and property affairs involved be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property, which committee, in our opinion, should also provide all necessary means for the occupancy of the new Grand Lodge Office Building and for the care of records, relics and property therein. To the incoming Council of Administration we recommend be referred the suggestion of the Grand Secretary for the observance, by the lodges of this jurisdiction, of the Bi-Centenary of the Ancient Grand Lodge of England. Fraternally submitted, PERRY M . HOISINGTON, ELMER F . STRAIN,
FRED T . N Y E , WILLIAM H . M I Z E ,
Committee.
336
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS CONCERNING THE MASONIC HOME. . In accordance with the recommendation' of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, the M.'. W/. Grand Master announced the following Special Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred the entire subject relative to the rebuilding of the Masonic Home, as well as the manner of raising the necessary funds for the same: M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN, M . - . W . - . THOMAS G . FITCH, M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, M . - . W . - . ALEX. A. SHARP, M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. SPECIAL ORDER. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master announced that the report of the Special Committee on Ways and Means would be made a special order of business for 9 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning. CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-.'Grand' Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 21, 1917. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to.labor at 2 p. M. ORATION. The following address was presented by Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, and a member of Minneapolis Lodge No. 143, which, on motion, was ordered printed in the Proceedings, and the usual number of extra copies, in pamphlet form, distributed among the lodges:
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Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: There is an absorbing interest and engaging charm in the study of the origin and growth of Masonry. Its mysticism, traditions and symbols and the lessons which they teach invite thought and discourse; but upon this occasion I have chosen the closer and more practical subject of the duties and obligations of Masons as citizens. The obhgations and teachings of the Order require us to observe the duties we owe to GOD, our neighbors and ourselves, and they make for individual liberty, morality, patriotism, and upright citizenship. Masonic obliga-' tions are vain if they be not fulfilled. The acceptance of masonic principles is of little consequence unless we make -them the rule and guide of our lives. Dreams of higher ideals serve no good purpose unless we visualize them. The mysteries hidden in and the truths illustrated by the signs and symbols of the Order can bring little benefit unless they are interpreted in the light of present conditions. The struggle against superstition and tyranny and for liberty and political freedom in which Masonry has played so important a part, made slow progress up to the time of the American Revolution. Political freedom was largely a dream until our republic was instituted. That was an epoch in the history of human liberty, as well as in the birth of a nation. The controlling idea when this government was organized was individual liberty.. Charters and constitutions were framed to prevent the tyrannies and encroachments of sovereign and centralized power or the invasion of the rights of the single-handed citizen. By degrees the rights of the social whole have been recognized, and now the masonic principle of "all for one and one for all" has been largely adopted. WASHINGTON, who settled the destinies of nations, was a student of Masonry and an exemplar of its vital principles. He held the highest rank in the Order, and was not only a true type of a Master Mason, but also an example of the highest type, of American citizenship. I t
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was fortunate for the nation that our first President represented in his character and private and public life the best elements of citizenship. Our national ideals and civic standards are substantially those which were set up by the man who was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." In this memorial period, when it is proposed to erect a WASHINGTON monument in a prominent location at the nation's capital to cost from three to ten million dollars, it may not be amiss to consider briefly some of the history ,that has been written and the changes that have come in American citizenship since that great Mason was chosen as President. It was the prime purpose of the founders of the republic to inaugurate a new and untried government which, to use WASHINGTON'S own words, was to lay the foundation "for the enjoyment of much purer civil liberty and geater public happiness than has hitherto been the portion of mankind." This was WASHINGTON'S dream for his countrymen, and the full measure of its realization must be apparent to every thoughtful reader of history. It is said that the Almighty always provides a man for every great work, and our people are fortunate, indeed, that we were given a WASHINGTON to point the way to practical popular government. He was a soldier, a patriot, a statesman, a man of versatility, talent and broad vision, who knew the needs of the hour and had the courage and the genius to make them realities. WASHINGTON was a practical farmer and, therefore, close to the people. It is interesting to Kansas' people to know that he cultivated alfalfa as early as 1760, more than a hundred years before it glorified and enriched the soil of Kansas. It is also a matter of some interest that he was the first American to raise mules; and this reminds me that Bro. GEORGE R . PECK said that the mule, and not the eagle, should have been the basis of the American emblem. The mule is not so picturesque, but he is more resolute and spirited. His sense and means of hearing are better developed, his hind sight is more accurate and far more dangerous, while his firmness and innate stub-
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bornness are qualities that no self-respecting American can afford to ignore. Since this great Master Mason was inaugurated as President, nearly a century and a half have passed. The government which he fathered was an experiment. The plan had never been tried. A free country in. which every citizen is a sovereign had been the dream of patriots. The experiment in popular government initiated by him, with the support of men like ADAMS, JEFFERSON, FRANKLIN, and HAMILTON, prospered and succeeded and has been a fixed blessing. The people of the Old World looked on in amazement a t the attempt of a few feeble colonies and bankrupt states to establish a government, and did not believe that these pioneers could make headway against the forest, the savages, and the wilderness. They did not believe that the new land could govern itself, hold power, raise defenses, and found universities and schools; and yet all these things, my brethren, were accomplished within a period of fifty years. The forests were cleared, the savages subdued and educated, cities were built, wealth was accumulated, and, later, railroads spanned the continent, shipping decked the rivers and seas, and every obstacle to industrial development was overcome. The wonder of the Old World continued, but it was no longer at the problems of popular government, but at our achievements and marvelous resources. Eventually, the so-called mother-country was supplied with cotton and other products raised in this new empire, and she was glad to exchange her products for the gold dug from American mines. As the years rolled on, we surprised the world with our development in other lines. In the field of science and education the new country did not lag. We were soon a t the front in missionary endeavor and religious advancement. In the field of literature we offered such men as IRVING, HAWTHORNE, EMERSON, LONGFELLOW, PRESCOTT,
and a long line of later celebrities. Our statesmen were of the type of CLAY, WEBSTER, CALHOUN, and BENTON, followed by SEWARD, DOUGLAS, CHASE, SUMNER, and the incomparable LINCOLN, and the standard is being maintained in the more recent period. In less than a century
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the seat of. influence and power was transferred from London to New York, where it now remains. It might well be doubted whether the average American yields proper admiration to his country's achievements and proper gratitude for the blessings that have come to him. The more we worship at the shrine of our country, the more we cherish the memory of our patriot sires, the more devotion we show to the example and precept of the founders of the republic, the happier we will be as a people and the more enduring will be those institutions which have made the United States of America the most powerful and successful of the nations of the world. Neither England with her centuries of progress, nor Germany with her culture and ancient lights shining mistily from medieval days, nor France with its career of glory and its hymn of liberty, nor Russia gigantic in power and hoary with age, nor those Oriental nations antedating with their annals the birth of man, can show in all the past a record such as is presented by this land we call America. We are, however, trustees of what we possess. Mankind looks to us as the keepers of the ark of the political covenant, which in its precious treasures is to bless future generations and lift our citizenship to a high plane. Great- memories make great peoples, and great peoples know what made them great. No man lives or dies in vain who helps to cherish these national memories. No nations fails that perpetuates and transmits them. I still believe in the old-fashioned spirit of patriotism, and I believe there is something in the American record to be proud of and to boast of, and, if necessary, to become jubilant and noisy about. I pity the American citizen who has no bass drum in his soul and whose eyes do not reflect the glory of the Stars and Stripes. Our Order fosters civil and religious liberty and the patriotism which makes for good citizenship. From its teachings we learn that it is not all of patriotism to live decently, to break no law and to pay the taxes assessed under the law. It means more than keeping out of the penitentiary and the poor-house. Good citizenship involves performance of the duties we owe to the public.
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It means a fraternity or community interest, and a desire to know how the other half lives. It stirs an instinctive spirit of fellowship, a desire to be our brother's keeper,, and an impulse to take him by the hand and help him over the hard places of life. A fundamental principle of the Order is the solidarity of mankind, and while the duties and obligations of Masons to each other and their families are well defined and ordinarily faithfully discharged, our duties and obligations are not confined within such limits. The apostle PAUL used the human body and the dependency of its members upon each other as an illustration of the interdependence of the members of the human family and their mutual obligations to each other, saying: " But now hath GoD set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body. And the eye can not say unto the hand, I have no need of thee; nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon those we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but GOD hath ternpered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members-should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it." The great duties of a Mason are owed by him to our GOD, our country, and our neighbor, and if he fail in the performance of these broad duties, he is neither a faithful Mason nor a good citizen. Our obligations should be given the broader interpretation, binding us to encourage and aid not only the elect of the fraternity, but all those who come within the scope of our action and influence. One of the first things we learned when initiated into the family of Masons was that the highest ideal of
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the Order and the guiding principle of our action was that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us; that we should be our brother's keeper, and should endeavor so far as practicable to promote the welfare and good of all mankind. It has been said that the objective point of Masonry is to "teach men that they are brothers; that they are members of one great human family, and that all the interests of mankind are interlaced and interwoven in such a manner that the real good of one is the good of all." To attain this object every brother should be actuated by a sense of right, of justice, of patriotism, and of devotion, not towards Masons only, nor to any class or group of people, but to the welfare of all our fellow-citizens. Good citizenship is founded on patriotism, and wherever there is a lack of patriotism there is liable to be indifference and selfishness, and frequently dishonesty and vicious government. Love of GOD and love of country are dominating sentiments in Masonry. It was SHAKESPEARE who said: "Be just and fear not. Let all the ends thou aimest at be thy country's, thy GOD'S, and truth." The teachings of the great Master, which have been adopted as the guiding principles of Masonry, suggest that we earnestly and faithfully do our part in making our government, state and national, cleaner, stronger, more efficient and more just in its application, and especially to those in need of governmental care. This means that we should take an active interest in everything that affects the home, the school, the community, and the country; that we should be alert to encourage good and combat evil; to keep the sources of power through which the officers and agents of the people are selected, pure and free. In the matter of politics, I maintain that no more odious nor reprehensible offenses can be committed than those which corrupt the ballot; offenses which undermine the very foundation of representative government. If alien enemies were on the way to invade our country and attack our people or destroy our homes, we would rise in a body to repel them. It is equally the duty of the citizen to do his utmost to repel an attack by grafters or enemies from within upon the
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ballot and the institutions of our government. Opposition to an evil of this kind does not come within the field of partisanship. Organized Masonry favors no political party, and espouses no creed, and none of the principles or measures of which I am speaking touches the domain of partisan politics. Some take an interest in public affairs as a matter of duty, but many give them no attention unless a relative or particular friend is seeking support at the polls. We will not have the best government until we discharge our public duties and obligations as earnestly and faithfully as we do our private and personal duties and obligations. Probably the greatest obstacle to good citizenship is indifference and the disposition to overlook or shirk the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. There are those who talk about public policies, give some attention to proposed changes in laws that affect their own business, read what the public men are doing and saying, scold when an officer or legislative body makes a mistake or something goes wrong, yet when policies are settled, when plans of government are made and the men who are to carry them into effect and conduct the government are chosen, many lazily stay at home and allow all such matters to be settled by their neighbors. Each individual citizen owes something to the government which protects, his home, his property and the lives of his family and himself. Patriotism includes the spirit of self-sacrifice, but even ordinary gratitude should impel a citizen to make some return for the blessings and benefits which a free government gives to him. The government is responsible for his care and conduct, and he is responsible in turn to it. If he assaults a fellow citizen he is subject to arrest and punishment, and if he assaults a citizen of another nation, his government must make reparation for his unlawful act. No man or Mason can live unto himself. He is a part of the government, and in a degree responsible for its acts, and it in turn is. responsible for every one of its citizens. Loyalty to country and sacrifice of self for it are among the noblest attributes of patriotism and citizenship.
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An example of courage and sacrifice, the story of which made a strong impression upon me, occurred during the Civil War. When General BANKS' expedition went up the Red River, a black regiment stormed a fortification, and the captain of the Federal forces dashed forward to mount the impedirnent. He was unable to leap to the top until a wounded negro boy rolled himself against it, and cried out: "Captain, step on me! Step on me. Captain!" The officer stepped upon the dying hero, and the way was cleared. That was bravery linked to the supreme sacrifice! When the call for recruits to defend Americans against Mexican invasion and banditry was made last year, a patriotic mother of- Kansas walked into the recruiting station leading her nineteen-year-old son. " I am a widow," she told the recruiting officer, "and my son contributes to my support. I feel, though, that our country needs him, and I am willing to make the sacrifice. If I did not feel it was an absolute necessity I would not consent to him going." That is real Americanism, the kind that thrills and inspires. This brave woman upon whom Kansas had tardily placed the crown of sovereignty or the right to share in the government under which she must live, furnishes a fine example of lofty patriotism and the dignity of citizenship. We do not have to go to the pomp and circumstance of war for instances of bravery. When the Titanic, loaded with Americans, was wrecked, you will remember how the members of the band held to their instruments and played "Nearer, My God, to Thee," as the vessel sank beneath the waves. A later instance of bravery was that of CHARLES FROHMAN, the theatrical manager who went down when the Lusitania was mercilessly and barbarously torpedoed. With the stage set for the last time and men and women shrieking about him, he said to them, " W h y fear death? It is the most beautiful adventure in life!" Perhaps this might be called the courage of faith. There are times when the patriotism and level-headedness of our people are put to the test, and the present may be one of them. At this time the- world has apparently
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gone madâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;war-mad. The most civilized peoples of the Old World are slaughtering life and destroying property by wholesale. A whole continent appears to be bent on committing suicide, and the people of other contries and. continents are liable to be drawn into this fearful cataclysm. The agreements between ours and a belligerent riation have been ruthlessly broken, American rights have been violated and American lives destroyed. It is the earnest desire of every one that a resort to arms may not be necessary and that there may be no open declaration of war; but there is an equally earnest determination to protect and defend the rights, liberties and lives of American citizens, and the honor and integrity of the nation, whatever may be the cost. In this hour, when we stand upon the verge of war, and when the President is endeavoring to steer the ship of state so as to avoid the rocks along its course, partisanship is put. aside, factionalism is forgotten, and all are stirred by the patriotic impulse to unite in holding up the hands of the administration and those in authority. No Mason will favor a war that can be honorably avoided, and none will flinch or shrink from doing his utmost to resist any foreign attack upon the rights of America. Although we have many elements in our citizenship, there is here no milk-and-water patriotism, and no divided loyalty to flag and land. It was recently published that we have twelve million citizens of foreign birth, and occasionally a suspicion has been expressed that some of these have a greater love for the old country than for this one, and some have even been charged with violating our neutrality laws. The man who plots against our government, or who encourages resistance to our laws and policies in order to promote the interests of another country, deserves the severest punishment. There is no room here for the hyphenated American. He may prefer one foreign country to another, but if he prefers any government to ours he should be loaded on a boat and returned to the nation he renounced when he was clothed with the privileges and.dignities of American citizenship.
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America is frequently spoken of as the melting pot of the nations, and there are few of our citizens who are not foreigners- or the descendants of foreigners who carhe to this free country only a few decades ago.- We have men and women from every nation who have been fused into a new type of citizenship of the highest order. â&#x20AC;˘ There are here what are called British-Americans, Gei-man-Americans, and Americans from most Of the nations of the Old World, but the fact is that'after a second generation they speak bur language, adopt our customs, observe our laws, love our flag and country as loyally as the native does, and they are then real American-Americans. Most of us are acquainted with citizens of foreign birth and their descendants who were here during the Civil and Spanish Wars, and we know that no more loyal champions of our government ever lived than they were, and no more valiant soldiers ever fought for any government. It is easy to understand that people should have a feeling of interest in the land of their birth, although they have renounced allegiance to it and sworn allegiance to our own, but loyalty to America does not mean that the citizen- must hate the land he left. Love of our country does not mean hatred of all others. Patriotism is a sentiment of love and not of hate, and it inpires a burning desire to lift our institutions and citizenship to the highest standards, but not a feeling of enmity nor a desire to accomplish the destruction of other peoples or nations. The rule of unity and universality taught by our Order tends to remove sectional clannishness, provincialism, and the rancor of religious, and political partisanship, and it tends to promote a broad spirit of tolerance and brotherhood. The artificial lines which divide states and nations will to a great extent be obliterated through this influence, and all humanity, the children of one GoD, will live together as one family. It is impossible to magnify the influence of Masonry in this respect, and we have a right to expect that this all-pervading spirit will do much in the near future .to put an end to the selfish hostility which exists between nations and peoples, and establish a permanent peace in the family of nations. In saying
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this, I would not encourage the lessening in any degree of the love of state and country which prevails in our own land. It is a sentiment as beautiful and admirable as the filial relation between parent and child, and it inspires a love for our institutions which binds us firmly together and assures us that our nation's honor and existence will always be maintained. Our government is moving forward, and is growing more efficient as the years go by. It is subject to the implacable law of progress, and those who lag or fail to keep step with the advance of civilization and brotherhood will be elbowed out of the ranks. I t is said that this thing that we call progress is mostly the stumbling into every hole on each side of the pathway of life, but when actuated by patriotism and the principles taught here, if we stumble it will be in a forward direction. We are continually advancing and constantly improving, although we will not and can not reach ideal and exact justice. In matters of government we will not exercise influence as a lodge, but as individuals. The teachings of the Order fit the members by training and instruction to meet the obligations and problems of life, and each, acting upon his own judgment and convictions, advocates such measures of right, justice and morality as he determines will be most beneficial. Occasionally individual effort seems to be ineffectual, and in our limited vision a further effort at times may appear to be entirely futile, but GOD rules, and in the end right will prevail and wrong will be overthrown. Sometimes the patriotic and unselfish citizen, working for human welfare, meets misfortune and encounters defeat, and suffers even the pangs of poverty. Sometimes the patriotic statesmen and philosophers, who have contributed most to the advancement of civilization and whose lives have added greatly to the stability and glory of our country, die in distress and want, but their deeds live after them. Our people were shocked when the great LINCOLN was assassinated; but death did not destroy him nor end his influence. On the contrary, it immortalized him, and as the years go by his high purposes, his unselfish
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patriotism and his pure life grow stronger. Throughout his career he was concerned about the condition of those about him, and he devoted his life to the service of others, but never to himself. In the end he gave his life for his country, and his death glorified him and added to the dignity of American citizenship. America is distinguished among nations in having contributed two of the world's greatest heroes in the early years of her existence. L I N COLN, the great emancipator, and WASHINGTON, the great founder, were entirely unlike in many ways, but each was perfectly adapted to the place and work to which he was assigned. These heroes have molded the thought and character of our people, and their influence is indelibly stamped on our institutions. On tomorrow Americans throughout the land will celebrate the birthday of WASHINGTON the Mason, who was the first ruler of America, and will do homage to his purity of character, his high ideals, and his devotion to the cause of liberty and the best citizenship. He towered above the rulers of his period as the mountain does above the foothills. Using the words of GOLDSMITH, he stood "As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm; Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread. Eternal sunshine settles on its head."
We have many problems in our social system which are pressing for solution, and which should be settled upon the. broad principles of justice and patriotism taught in our Order, but the limits of this address will not permit even a mention of them. One of our .great concerns is to remove the inequalities of life and give to every American, however poor and weak he may be, a fair share in the blessings of this free country. Perhaps no obligation placed upon the Masons is performed with so much good will and devotion as the gentler ministrations of charity. The printed program of the present Communication of the Grand Lodge announces that at the conclusion of this session the members will go in a body to visit the
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Masonic Home. We all looked forward with pleasure to testify by a personal call our interest in an institution that gives concrete and practical expression to those principles of kindness and good will which it is the purpose of our Order to inculcate. We expected within the walls of the handsome edifice provided by the bounty of this Body and those associated with it, lit up by the happy faces of children and cheered by their glad voices, to meet the members of the united masonic family gathered about their own fireside; but the great catastrophe which befell three days before Christmas has compelled a change in our plans. We deplore the destruction of our property and vastly more the loss of life by which it was accompanied; but, appalling as the disaster is, we have courage to believe that it will stimulate rather than paralyze our resources; that somehow and in some way, and very soon, means will be found not merely to restore what has been lost, but upon its ashes to erect a fairer, better, safer and more durable sanctuary. To question this is to doubt the loyalty and devotion of Kansas Masons. The structure that formerly housed those dependent upon us has indeed ceased to exist, but the Masonic Home lives on. In conclusion, let me say that in a general sense Masonry means mutual helpfulness, public good, and the broadest service to humanity. Although a secret organization, the mission of this Fraternity is not a selfish one. Its teachings are altruistic, and not circumscribed. As brother Masons and fellow Americans we believe in stability of government, universal liberty, and justice to all mankind. That, it seems to me, is the true spirit of American citizenship in this supreme hour in the world's history. We have hope in the future. We are all striving for the right. If peace and plenty and happiness be our aim, they must come through unity of effort and kindness of purpose. "We are all learning our lessons, Still children at school, in a way, With a spirit for toil and adventure, And a hunger and yearning for play.
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And some of us dream of our triumph, And some of us think of our care. And some of us struggle in patience, And some of us struggle in prayer. But the truth of it all is the lesson Life teaches to those in the light; That only the right thing shall triumph. And there's nothing worth while but the right." REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON NECROLOGY.
W.-. Rev. ARTHUR S . F R E E S E submitted the following report, which was,, on motion, by a rising vote, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: To the Committee on Necrology is assigned a melancholy duty. Melancholy because of the necessity of recording the loss to us of so many of the bright, if Lesser Lights of Masonry. For if the Master is one of the Lesser Lights while in office, his radiance should grow no less, but rather greater, on his retirement from active duty. The wisdom he has gained in the exercise of responsibility grows more broad and catholic as he continues the fascinating study, the love of which has only been well awakened, and not satisfied by the gaining of the knowledge necessary to the wise administration of his office. • His previous studies have but opened a wider field for research, a field which grows ever more and more extensive as he advances in knowledge. Thus his Light increases in brilliance, and therefore in usefulness, to the Craft. • We cannot contemplate the loss of such luminaries without sorrow, and so the recording of such losses becomes a saddening task. B u t the work of this committee has also its compensatory element. For if we record the losses the Craft has suffered, we also put on record the noble acts, the unselfish service, the great attainments, of those who have gone before us to " t h a t bourne from which no traveler^ returns." As we learn of the wealth of their attainments, we are encouraged to continue our own struggles for a higher degree of knowledge, and to endeavor to raise to a brighter radiance our own'dimly shining light. As we learn of the unselfish service rendered to the Craft by our departed brethren, we are filled with a desire to emulate them, and, in our turn, to serve in our much more feeble way that noble Institution to which we all owe the best that we have. Their noble acts inspire us with love and emulation, and thus make us'better men and better craftsmen. For we realize that the honors conferred upon them were not mere marks of admiration, but were given in recognition of merit; that they themselves regarded those honors as new opportunities for higher and better service—as new stewardships for which an account-
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ing must be rendered before the court of conscience. As we review their noble lives of devotion to the highest ideals possible to men, we realize that they and their like constitute the real aristocracy of mankind. They were-the best of men, because they rendered to mankind the best service of which they were capable. With all our knowledge of humanity, of its follies, of its weaknesses, of its occasional woeful depravity, it is not a pleasurable task to record the wisdom, the strength, the unsullied honor, of some of these truly noble members of our common family who overcame so many difficulties in this life; and to reflect that they have now entered upon the reward promised to "him that overcometh!" And since grief at the loss of those who have gone before is at best but a selfish indulgence, the inspiration and encouragement derived from the review of their lives should overshadow even sorrow.The early Christians were accustomed to mark the anniversary of the death of one of their number, and celebrate it as a birth-day instead of a death-day, as being the day of birth into a newer and better life. So might we celebrate the passing of our brethren, putting aside personal grief at their loss, and remembering only the joy that is theirs. All of the most profound students of the Craft agree in saying that the most notable and important result to the follower of the teachings of Masonry is the development of character. Since character is the only treasure which, gathered here, can be ferried with us over the great river which rolls between us and eternity, we rightly credit these departed brethren, whose unselfish service developed in them so great a store of character, with a treasure of value inestimable, worthy of giving them high place in the ranks of those who have ssrved well their fellowmen. " A creed is a rod. And a crown is of night; But this thing is GOD, To grow straight in the strength of thy spirit, And live out thy life as the Ught;" A noble company of men is that which during the past year has been summoned from the lodges of the world to assemble in the Supreme Grand Lodge above. From our own jurisdiction alone six hundred and forty-six have answered the call, one of them a Past Grand Master. From the jurisdictions with whom we are in fraternal correspondence have gone twenty-four Past Grand Masters, oiie of them a Grand Chaplain at the time of his death; four Grand Secretaries, two of them dying in office; and two Grand Junior Wardens, one of them dying in officeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a total of thirty-two Grand or Past Grand Officers, eight of whom died while in the active exercise of official duties. Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, South Australia, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming, have each lost one. Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois,
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Indiana, Tennessee, and Washington, have each lost two; while Michigan has lost three. From the memorials of these distinguished brethren which have come within our notice, we have gleaned a few facts which may be of general interest, and seem worthy of placing on record in this jurisdiction: M.-. W.'. ASA P . FITCH was Grand Master of Connecticut in 1905, and has ever since continually rendered efficient service on important committees. Like his namesake in our own Grand Lodge, he has always shown a keen interest in the Masonic Home and its members, much of his time being devoted to this noble work. M.'. W.-. ViRGiNius V. HARRISON was Grand Master of Delaware in 1894. In 1907 he was elected Grand Secretary, to which office he has since been annually re-elected. His work in the interest of ritual and jurisprudence showed a high order of ability, and places his brethren under a deep and lasting obligation. M.'. W.". ENOS WA^EGATE served two years as Grand Master of
Florida, 1876-7. He was the father of the esoteric work of his jurisdiction, and it has been preserved in practically the same form as given by him. He died at the ripe old age of ninety-five years. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM ALEXANDER WOLIHIN was appointed Assistant
Grand Secretary in 1892. His father was then Grand Secretary. He continued as Assistant until the death of his father in 1897, when he wÂŁs appointed Grand Secretary. His long service in the office as a subordinate gave him so much experience in its extremely important duties as to assure his successful administration of them, and he has since been annually re-elected' to the same office, and held it at the time of his death. R.-. W.\ THEOPHILUS W . RANDALL was Grand Senior Warden of
Idaho in 1881. In 1898 he was elected Grand Secretary, and held that office continuously until September 16, 1915, when he was unanimously elected Grand. Secretary-Emeritus. His service as Grand Secretary was long and efficient, and it is recorded of him that his Grand Lodge " never had in its membership a man whose masonic ideals were higher, and v/hose purposes were more honorable." M.'. W.'. JONAS WARREN BROWN was one of the charter members
of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, organized in 1867, and was in attendance at all the Communications of the same, save one. He was a Past Grand Master, and at the time of his death Grand Chaplain.- To his credit stands half a century of noble service. M.-. W.". ALBERT B . ASHLEY was elected Grand Junior Warden of
Illinois in 1903, and was advanced, until in 1909 he was elected Grand Master. He was Grand Lecturer from 1878 to the time of his death. With the exception of one year of that time he was a member of the Board of Examiners, and for the last four years was chairman of the
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same. His brethren of Illinois will remember him chiefly as a highly accomplished ritualist, with a service as Grand Lecturer extending over a period of nearly forty years. M.-.W.-. DANIEL MCDONALD was Grand Master of Indiana in 1875. The most notable of his many contributions to Masonry is his history of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. For seventeen years he was chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and to this work he brought profound knowledge and a high order of ability. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM FISKE CLEVELAND was Grand Master of Iowa
in 1906, having previously given brilliant service on important committees, and in other minor offices. In 1911 he was appointed Grand Lodge Historian, and compiled and edited the two volumes covering the dates from 1865 to 1912. His conception of an official position as a place of trust brought to him every honor in the gift of Iowa Masonry, and enabled him to render services of an incalculable value to the Craft. M.'.W.". ABRAHAM C . METCALE was Grand Master of Michigan in 1869 and 1870. He had JDreviously served the Grand Lodge two years as Grand Junior Warden, two years as Grand Senior Warden, and three as Deputy Grand Master. I t is said of him that; " h e lived and loved Masonry, and thus inspired many a young Mason to emulate his example." M.'. W.-. CAMPBELL WELLS served in several Grand Lodge offices, â&#x20AC;˘ and was elected Grand Master of Missouri in 1900. He was a Director of the Masonic Home for nearly twenty years, and to his efforts is largely due its present splendid condition. As a near neighbor to us, he was personally well known and loved by many in our own Grand Lodge, and his loss is most deeply felt by those who knew him best. M.-. W.'. THEODORE A. COSSMAN, at one time or another, held all the important positions within the gift of his brethren of Nova Scotia, and was Grand Master in 1900. For forty-nine years he gave constant and active service to the cause of Masonry. M.'. W.-. Sir SAMUEL JAMBS WAY was Grand Master of South Australia from 1884 to 1889, and from 189S to 1916. His greatest service to the Order was in being chiefly instrumental in bringing about the amalgamation of the Provincial Lodges of England, Scotland, and Ireland into the Grand Lodge of South Australia, and in procuring its recognition by the Grand Lodges of the world. . M.-. W.'. MARSH OLIN PERKINS had a long and useful career in
the service of Masonry in all its different Bodies. For twenty-five years he was the Secretary of his own lodge. In the Grand Lodge of Vermont, after a successful administration had justified the confidence of his brethren, even though he was then the youngest man who had ever held the responsible office of Grand Master, he was appointed to the chairmanship of the Committee on Correspondence, and continued to serve in that capacity until his death, a period of twenty-five years.
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In point of usefulness to the Craft at large, and in devotion to the ideals of Masonry, there have been few who have equaled the record of M.'.W.'. WILLIAM MITCHELL SHAVER, Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Kansas in 1897. M.-. W.\ Bro. SHAVER entered into his reward July 6, 1916. " T h e best years of his life were devoted to the institutions that he loved so thoroughly and so well, and in Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery, and Scottish' Rite the impress of his work has been indelibly left. Almost from the date of his initiation in 1882 until the time of his death he devoted his time to the cause of Masonry as a ritualist, as a writer, as a director of work, as a custodian of records, . as a lovable companion, as a willing worker." M.'. W.\ Bro. SHAVER was born in Albany, New York, in 1858. His parents were of German descent, though also natives of New York State. l a 1878 he removed to Newton, Kansas, and was admitted to the bar in 1881. He continued the practice of law for ten years, moving to Wichita in 1893, to become General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. In 1896 he took up his residence in Topeka, remaining there until the time of his death, devoting all his time in his later years exclusivel:^ to Scottish Rite Masonry. He was "painstaking in the extreme in all his clerical work, and as a foreign correspondent in the several Grand Bodies contributed much'to the national literature of Masonry. In the various branches of Masonry he was an accomplished worker, rendering some of the dramatic parts which he assurhed in such an extremely artistic and clevermanner as to win for him a nation-wide reputation." His. work as a ritualist and editor of the Monitor of this jurisdiction stands as a most enduring monument to his memory; All these have run their course. Henceforth for them remains the reward of those who have run a good race and have finished their course in .triumph. We hail them as victors, and crown their achievements with our loving memory. But for us remains the earnest striving of those who are yet, perhaps, far from the end of the course. Whether that end be near or far, the course lies clear before us. I t should not be ruri with feet that falter, but with eager feet, and with'the joy of strong men who glory in their power to run well. With no looking forward in dread of the difficulties that may lie in the way, but confidently expecting victory, let our step be firm. Much more may depend upon the firmness of our step than we are able to foresee. Many believe that we are now standing upon the threshold of a new era, not only in the history of our country, but of the human race. Great events are behind us, but even greater must lie before, it may be in the very near future. That which is to come has as yet been only dimly foreshadowed, and only faintly can we see the place where our feet shall rest in our next forward step, the consequences of which, to ourselves and others, no one can foretell.
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The light of day is behind us, and only the dimness of the coming dawn is before. We cannot take a backward step, even if we wish to do so. We must go on. There is light enough to see to take the next step, and no matter how deep the darkness that may cover those beyond it, we should not hesitate to take that step. PATRICK HENRY once said, " I know of no lamp by which to guide my steps but the lamp of experience." We all have this lamp, and should freely use it. Not necessarily the lamp of our own personal experience, but that of all human knowledge, the light of which has been augmented by the experience of our brethren whom today we mourn. It is by the light of the lamp of experience that mankind has always walked; but let us not fail to add to it the mellow radiance of faithâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;faith in GOD, who holdeth the fate of mankind in the hollow of His hand. " W h a t doth thy GoD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy GOD." May He graciously permit that we may so choose our ways as to finally bring to triumphant fruition the great purpose of our noble Institution, peace on earth through the establishment of good will among men. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR S. FREESE,
Committee. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called theM.-.W.\ Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 21, 1917. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.
At the request of the M.-. W.-. Grand Master, the work of the First Degree, and the Second Section of the Third Degree, and the proper form of balloting were exemplified under direction of W.-. HARVEY 0. DAVIS, Lecturer.
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The several offices were filled by the following brethren, selected from the three lodges in Wichita: JAMES F . MCCOY, N O . 99
Master.
HENRY G . SEELYE, N O . 303 HARRY J. WILLIAMS, NO. 86
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
OTTO R . SOUDERS, N O . 99 GEORGE L . MILLER, NO. 86
Treasurer. Secretary.
JAMES A. CLARK, N O . 303 CARL E . OLSON, NO. 303 KENNETH V. GRAGG, NO. 86
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.
SETH R . KELLOG, NO.' S9 CHENAULT C . GENTRY, N O . 99 ALBERT D . TAYLOR, N O . 303 CLIFFORD O . AVEY, N O . 86
Junior-Steward. Tyler. 1st Craftsman. 2d Craftsman.
WiNFiELD S. PoFFENBERG, No. 99
3d Craftsmaii.
At the conclusion of the work, the several Grand Officers resumed their stations, after which, the M.". W.'. Grand Master called the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
MORNING SESSION. February 22, 1917. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. THURSDAY,
GEORGE WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;THE
MASON.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master, in recognition of this, the 22d day of February being a national holiday in commemoration of the birthday of the Father of our Country, GEORGE WASHINGTON, requested the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge to rise and sing the national anthem, "America," which was accordingly done. The Grand Master announced that February 22d was also his own birthday.
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This being the hour for the special order of business, that of receiving the report of the Special Committee on Ways and Means, the M.-. W.'. Grand Master announced that, in order that the Grand Lodge might be fully advised concerning this important matter, the Secretary of the Masonic Home Board would first present his report. REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME.
M.-. W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH, Secretary, submitted the following report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the President and Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: During the year ending December 31, 1916, I have received in cash the total sum of $46,698.59, from the following sources, viz: Interest on loans.... Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita Endowment donations Guardianship money Loans paid The Grand Lodge relief Miscellaneous
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Total
$ 4,863 80 22,026 50 3,046 00 3,193'93 2,095 90 10,250 00 1,159 00 63 46 $46,698 59
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Board, as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal. Original item of payment has been sent to the Treasurer in each instance. For your information, the item of $3,193.93, "Endowment Donations," is composed of the following items: .Eastern Star endowment. Estate of M. V. Bennett, deceased, bequest Estate of Amanda M. Evans, deceased Estate of Margaret Weed, deceased, bequest Lodge donations Total
$
868 1,000 304 1,000 20
90 00 73 00 30
$ 3,193 93
The endowment fund was increased from $27,089.01, on January 1, 1916, to $32,659.21 on December 31, 1916.
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During the year warrants have been- drawn on the Treasurer in the total sum of $44,645.23, which was charged to the following accounts, viz: Real estate loans Accrued interest on loans Grand Lodge relief Guardianship money Real estate Furniture and Funeral and cemetery Insurance Maintenance
$20,500 228 1,357 1,034 fixtures ;
Total
00 ' 45 75 29â&#x20AC;&#x201D;$23,120 35 144 302 1,159 19,882
' 49 00 95 93 80 06
$44,645 23
By reference to above we have charged maintenance account with $19,882.06, which is really more than should be charged to actual maintenance. It includes the following items: Administration expenses of Board meeting Secretary's office, vault, etc Bonds^Treasurer and Secretary General repairs
$
Total
82 149 52 2,442
44 00 00 90
$-2,726 30
This total might be deducted from the above figures as showing actual cost of maintenance, which would reduce this item to $17,155.72, which considering the high cost of provisions, etc., is not at all unreasonable. A large amount for repairs was expended by the Executive Committee, by direction of the Board, and was for general cleaning up and repairing nearly all of the building. The comparative statement of expenses hereinafter shown is for the calendar year ending December 30, 1916. All figures in the above account are for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1916. Summary of account for the year follows: Debits to Cash. January 1, 1916, balance in treasury Receipts for the year Total
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$ 4,285 25 46,698 69
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$50,983 84.
Credits to Cash. December 31, 1916 Balance in treasury Total
$44,645 23 6,338 61
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Trial balance of the Home account follows Treasurer S 6,338 Mortgage loans 73,950 Real estate and imp 116,139 Maintenance 220,086 Funerals and cemetery.... 4,099' Furniture and fixtures 1,947 Insurance 4,987 Grand Lodge relief 1,312 Miscellaneous expenses... 7,648
61 00 14 99 18 31 27 75 26
Interest S 40,189 O. E. S. per capita 33,479 Endowment '. 32,659 Grand Lodge per capita 253,263 Grand Lodge donation .. 49,666' Lodge donations 18,934 Guardianship funds 8,299 Miscellaneous receipts... 18
$436,509 51
31 05 21 05 41 80 22 46
$436,509 51
The total of $73,950.00 in mortgage loans is invested in first mortgage loans. During the year loans aggregating $10,250.00 have been paid, and loans aggrega'ting $20,500.00 have been made, making our investment in mortgage loans of January 1, 1917, $73,950.00, against $63,700.00 on January 1, 1916. Of the $73,950 $45,950.00 12,500.00 13,500.00 1,000.00 $73,950.00
invested, draws interest draws interest draws interest draws interest
at at at at
6 per cent. 6 3/^ per cent. 7 per cent. 8 per cent.
Interest returns on above average 6 27-100 per cent. No delinquent interest on any loan. Taxes all paid as per report of July 1, 1915. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since 1908 follows: 1913 $17,584 32 1909 $12,761 53 1914 16,413 02 1910 12,278 40 1915 17,735 58 19li 13,574 34 1912 16,306 41 1916 18,484 59 By months, warrants drawn for the years 1913, 1914, 1915, and 1916, are shown: 1913
January February March April May June July August September .October November December
.".
.....:
- •• •. General expense....
S 1,880 2,000 1,762 1,403 1,184 1,178 1,030 1,008 2,032 1,286 1,230 1,465 817,464 120 $17,582
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35 31 35 88 09 44 32 70 40 60 94 94 32 00 32
$ 1,760 1,266 1,686 1,272 1,198 1,058 999 1,235 1,716 1,530 1,355 1;213 816,293 120 816,413
10 34 74 41 19 72 48 27 00 25 70 83 02 00 02
1915
S 1,227 1,398 1,910 1,506 1,472 1,232 1,228 1,201 1,400 1,566 1,589 1,659 3 17,394 . . 340 817,735
1916
96 S 1,312, 99 99 ' 1,345 81 76 1,464 47 14 1,374 91 12 1,374 43 80 1,212 66 50 1,283 95 58 1,283 21 02 1,470 49 93 1,382 17 24 1,813 01 55 3,165 29 59 8 18,483 39 99 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^_^. 58
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Superintendent's report shows average membership in the Home as follows 1907. 1912 71 ..88M 1913 1908. 76 .90 1914 1909. 79 1915 1910. 85M 1911, .80 1916.. .93 Per capita cost based upon above averages follow: 1912 1907 $133 44 1913 1908 143 75 1914..... 1909..: 161 54 1915 1910 144 44 1916 1911 169 68
$183 ,... 195 186 205 198
12 38 51 50 32
Above per capita is based upon all maintenance and administration expenses for the years 1913, 1914, 1915, and 1916, and include everything except permanent improvements to property. Per capita expense for 1916 would have been less than above had it not been for the extraordinary expenses of the month of December, 1916, caused by the fire. Comparative statement as you will observe includes expenses for the calendar year. Summary of present financial condition: Assets. January 1, 1917, cash in treasury Mortgage loans Total
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$ 6,338 61 73,950 00 $80,288 61
Liabilities. Guardian funds invested Endowment funds invested..: Available assets Total
$ 8,299 22 32,659 21 39,330 18 $80,288 61
â&#x20AC;˘ Our available assets on January 1, 1917, were $39,330.18 as against $33,704.81 January 1, 1916; $27,718.85 January 1, 1915; $17,703.20 January 1, 1914; and $2,307.50 January 1, 1913. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment Funds $32,659 21 Guardianship Funds in loans 8,299 22 General Fund invested in loans 32,991 57 Total
$73,950 00
A gain of $3,572.01 of the Home General Fund invested in loans since January 1, 1916.
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$ 4,500 2,500 24,000 1,300 3,300 1,000
00 00 00 00 00 00
$36,600 00
In addition to above we shall receive $86,250.00 insurance money. Our expenses for the year 1917 may not be estimated, on account of .changed conditions by reason of the fire. Expenditures made on account of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas by months during the year 1916, were as follows: June $124 50 December $124 50 July 113 25 January 109 50 August 102 00 February : 124 50 March 124 50 September 102 00 October 87 00 April 124 50 November 97 00 May 124 50 Total for the year $1,357.95, from which we have had ^refunded $45.00, leaving $1,312.75 paid on this account. Insurance in force upon the buildings now upon the Home grounds follows: Fire. Chapel $5,000 00 Isolation Cottage 3,000 00 Barn and horse 750 00 Total
$8,750 00
Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance policies, duplicates of all recepits for money received and letters of transmittal of same, together with alLbooks of accounts of the Secretary. Such are herewith submitted for your consideration. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary.
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SUPPLEMENTAL R E P O R T . To the Members of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: I presume it is incumbent upon me at this time to make an official report to you of the fact of the horrible catastrophe upon the grounds of the Masonic Home on the night of December 21, 22, 1916, by reason of the fire which substantially destroyed all of the main buildings on our Home grounds. Notification was made to me by representatives of the press, the police, and the fire department. As soon as possible I was upon the grounds to dp as much as possible in the matter of assistance. Upon my arrival, found nearly all of the buildings in flames. Informations was conveyed to me immediately about the safety of the Home membership. The first report indicated many losses of lives. A bureau was established immediately. Information was solicited, tabulations made, and by 1 o'clock the day following the -fire we had acquired information as to the placement of each member of the family, and a definite knowledge of the fact of the deaths of the following:
Mr.
and
Mrs.
JESSE T . BROWN^ Mr.
and
Mrs.
FRANK
FERRIS, members of the Home family, and Miss GERTRUDE WEIGLE,
an employee of the Home. â&#x20AC;˘ Report was made as you know to each member of the Board and to the officers of the Eastern Star, and others directly interested, by wire. As soon as definite information was obtained, publication was made to the press of the fact of the loss of the five people above named. â&#x20AC;˘' Thereafter all energies were bended toward the care and relief of those whp had been saved from the fire; and in this I wish to announce my appreciation for the many offers by the good people of Wichita for the care and maintenance of the suffering and distressed. At this writing, it occurs to me that more than one thousand could have been placed and housed, if offers as made had been accepted. I wish to pay high tribute to the citizenship of Wichita for the magnanimous offers to assist, and in this no denomination nor creed was known. One of the first offers of assistance came from the Sisters of one of the Catholic institutions, located south and west of- the Home, in which they offered to care for at least twenty of our children. Later, this was supplemented by an offer from the Right Reverend JOHN J. HENNESSEY, Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, in which he tendered assistance to the limitations of the various establishments under his control. This proposal was later made to the Board in session, as you will doubtless remember, and thanks of the. Board were directed to be conveyed to him and to the good people of Wichita. The next and main question devolving upon the Superintendent, Matron, myself and others, who so kindly volunteered to assist, was to the end of ascertaining whether or no our Home membership was well, whether the individuals were clothed, and where they were housed. Systematic work in this direction was done under the guidance of
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Mrs. ANNA M . APPLBGATE, Past Grand Matron of the Order of t h e Eastern Star, and with excellent results. Sufficeth it to say, at the present time all of the members of t h e Home family are cared for, all reasonably well, and nearly all well cared for. We have availed ourselves of the isolated cottage and the two ward rooms, therein contained, in which we have housed at the present time the old ladies, or some of them. The magnificent chapel, generously donated by the Order of the Eastern Star, was converted into a dormitory for the use of the old men, and is now being used by them. The executive office of the Superintendent and Matron is now in the Chapel. , About six of our older members of the Home family are being cared for at the Wichita Hospital under contract; twelve of the older members of our family are loated at this time in the Sedgwick Home, wherein rooms have been secured for their use. We have provided them with necessary services, and their meals are furnished to them there. For the people in the Home, we have arranged that meals be furnished a t a nearby hotel, easily accessible. Some five or six of the younger children are quartered in the Children's Home. The older children have been placed with families in the city of Wichita, their expenses paid by us, and they will be com- . fortably cared for until such time as we make other arrangements. As otherwise shown in this report, temporary buildings are being erected upon the Home grounds, in which to house the children members, and some of the older people, and in which will be found dining facilities for both the old and young. The contractor agrees to finish this building in forty days from date of contract, barring bad weather, and by the first of March, at least, we expect to have our Home family all upon the grounds of the Home. I do not wish to close this report without especially calling attention to the magnificent work done by Superintendent BURDICK and his good wife, Mrs. ANNA M'. APPLBGATE, Bros. HENRY WALLBNSTEIN, FRANK HARRIS, FLOYD HUNT, J. T. MCCOY, HARRY R . JONES, RANSOM BROWN, CLIFFORD BOOTH, HARRY COTTMAN, and others, who were
early upon the grounds and who assisted to the best of their ability. I also desire to call your attention to the fact that the Wichita Street Railway Company, under the direction of Mr. C. R. LEWIS, Manager, offered a corps of workmen to assist in recovering the bodies of those who were burned in the fire. These men worked faithfully and efficiently and under the direction of Bro. FLOYD HUNT, and no efforts were spared until the remains of the five people were recovered. Thus in a general way I have endeavored to relate to you some of the incidents attendant upon the burning of the building and the r e covery and care of our people. The membership of the Board responded immediately to wires sent, and the records of the Board are heretofore shown.
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The officers and members of the Wichita Fire Department of the city of Wichita are entitled to consideration and commendation. The chief of the Wichita Fire Department, Mr. A. G. WALDEN, notified me very shortly after my arrival upon the Home grounds that the department might have saved more of the buildings had it not been necessary for them to use so many of their men in the matter of saving lives. The chief was advised that his action was in this regard to be highly commended; t h a t we could reproduce more buildings but we could not replace the lives. Naturally, in the course of the work of assistance, there was much excitement; doubtless some mistakes were made; however, everything was done which was considered at the time to be possible toward the alleviation of the suffering, and for all of the good work done as above stated, my sincere thanks are hereby returned to all, whether or no specifically named. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (MASONIC HOME).
M.-. W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN, chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was unanimously adopted: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Special Committee on Masonic Home respectfully begs leave to submit the following report: By the legislation of this M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, the subject of the rehabilitation of the Masonic Homej the procedure had by the M.'. W.". Grand Master and Council of Administration, and the reference thereto in the Grand Master's address, have been referred to a special committee, designated as a Committee on Ways and Means. The " w a y " is easyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;merely give the Masons of Kansas the chance. The " m e a n s " are the trifling tribute of this world's goods which every Mason within the jurisdiction will most cheerfully lay upon the altar of this Grand Lodge. The BUILDINGS of the Masonic Home were destroyed by fire, the HOME ITSELF still exists; it is the strong, pulsating masonic heart of Kansas, through which the Craft provided, and to the maintenance of which it has irrevocably pledged itself in perpetuity, broader in the love it breathesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;stronger and more invincible in the unselfish protection it affords. It would be an affront to the citizenship of this commonwealth, and its forward and progressive stand in all that contemplates the im-
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provement of man's condition; it would be an unwarranted insult to the masonic manhood of Kansas to make the suggestion that there is the slightest intent not to provide thoroughly, bountifully, and to the last need for the rehabilitation of the institution in the city of Wichita, which has been the exponent of the Mason's love for his fellow and those dependent upon him; wherefore, the needs of this report, and the details with which it should be concerned, relate only to present conditions and the wisest means of procedure. This committee has been charged with the duty of reporting on three topics, the first of which is "The Needs of the Situation." T h e answer to this is more strongly phrased in the hearts of the Brotherhood in Kansas than can be expressed in the words of the committee. A speedy provision of the funds necessary to erect and thoroughly equip suitable buildings for the comfortable and happy care of all within this. jurisdiction who may be worthy and need the protection of Masonry, is the unanimous voice of the more than 45,000 Masons within the jurisdiction. The second topic is "Our Resources: Present and Prospective." The report of the Grand Treasurer, which shows a cash balance on hand of $74,000 in round numbers, may be misleading as to the resources of the Grand Lodge. A word of explanation is offered, which reveals the fact that none of these funds are available for the purpose of rehabilitating the Home. Of this i)alance on hand, $45,000 represents the first payment of the assessment levied last year for the purpose of erecting the Library Building at Topeka; $10,000 represents the early, partial payment on. the voluntary fund for rebuilding the Masonic Home; $4,500 represents the balance in the Charity Fund, provided by law; thus leaving a balance of only $15,000 which constitutes the General Fund, against which must be drawn the annual expenses, which usually exceed this amount. The Masonic Home has $32,000 in its Endowment Fund and $8,000 in its Trust Fund. This $40,000 is not available for building purposes. There has been collected from insurance $86,250, and there is on hand in cash and mortgage securities the sum of $32,000, making a total of $118,250. From this must be deducted the contract price of the temporary building now about completed, erected for the care of the members of the Home family until suitable permanent buildings may be provided; also the cost of wreckage of the old building and other extraordinary expenses, which will total $10,000; thus leaving a balance of $108,000 for the purpose of rebuilding, were it not for the increased cost of maintenance during the coming year. While the annual per capita tax, employed for the maintenance of the Home is available for 1917, yet the increased expenses incurred in the temporary care of the members will not only consume this per capita tax, but will probably leave a deficit of from $7,000 to $8,000, which must be covered by the $108,000 above referred to; hence, in
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the conservative estimate of the finances, it would not be wise to say t h a t more than $100,000 of the funds now on hand can be used in constructing the needed new building. The short time which has elapsed since the destruction of the old property by fire has not been sufficient for the preparation of minute «stimates of the cost of suitable new buildings. As careful an estimate as can be made warrants the suggestion that modern, fire-proofed buildings, of substantial, but not extravagant character, will require the expenditure of at least $260,000, without the consideration of the possible increased needs of the future; Based on this estimate, it would appear that there must be provided, without delay, a fund of at least $160,000. The third topic is "Plan of Procedure." The Masonic Home Board is thoroughly equipped, through its splendid and competent committees and membership, to handle all details as to character and extent of construction. To that Body, therefore, should be left all such matters without reservation. To the Craft at large must be left the proposition of promptly providing the necessary funds. Assured of the attitude of every individual Mason within the jurisdiction, and realizing that the subject is only one of detail and procedure, we recommend that the incoming Grand Master be re•quested to apportion the financial needs to the several lodges of this jurisdiction, based on the membership thereof; thus saying to each lodge •what amount will be its privileged share in this great and glorious work; that the Grand Master be authorized to incur the expense of providing the necessary clerical assistance to enable him to communicate with each lodge the will of this M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, as expressed by this legislation, and through coadjutors, if necessary, to secure from each lodge its voluntary contributions without delay; for vigorous and prompt action must be taken and the desired result laccomplished before the Masonic Home Board can proceed with prudence in-the rehabilitation of the Home. This contemplates no formal or legal assessment, which word, lor the time being, is stricken from our vocabulary, through earnest and eager desire of every Mason within this Grand Lodge to contribute of GOD'S bounty to him, his mite to the fund which shall make possible a material monument that will reflect the Kansas Mason's desire to do GOD'S work among men. Fraternally submitted, BESTOR G. BROWN, THOMAS G. FITCH, ELRICK C. COLE,
A L E X A. SHARP, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, CommUlee.
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RESOLUTION OF THANKS TO THE WICHITA F I R E DEPARTMENT. O n m o t i o n of W.-. GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, of N o . 9 1 ,
the following resolution was presented and adopted: Be it Resolved by the M.:W.: Grand Lodge of A. F.& A.M. of Kansas: Recognizing the heroic effort and noble work performed by the members of the Wichita Fire Department in rescuing the members of our Ma-. sonic family from the Home at the time of its destruction by fire, that this Grand Lodge herewith extends to Chief A. G. WALDEN, Assistant Chief BROMWELL, and the personnel of the entire department, our sincere sense of gratitude and appreciation. That a copy of this resolution be mailed to the Wichita Fire Department, and that it be made a part of the proceedings of this Communication..
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER, chairman, presented his formal report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE.
ON
M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER presented the following supplemental report on Philippine Islands, Panama, and France, which was, on his motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence on the 20th of March, 1916, had referred to it for consideration a pamphlet issued by the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, theretofore recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, which recognition was last year reaffirmed upon the report of this committee in the matter, of the protest of the District Grand Lodge, under the Masonic Federation in Spain, entitled Spanish Grand Orient. Your committee finds in the pamphlet "ample verification in support of the position taken by this Grand Lodge upon the report of your committee last year, in declining to accept said protest as any proper and sufficient reason for changing the relations of fraternal recognition heretofore entered into, and now existing between the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands and the Grand Lodge of Kansas."
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Your Committee on Correspondence is in receipt of a copy of record showing the organization of a Body in the Republic of Panama that styles itself the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Panama, accompanying which is a copy of the Constitution adopted upon the organization of said Body; and your committee is also in receipt of a formal request from the officials of such Body requesting recognition of the same. The Constitution and portions of the accompanying papers are in Spanish, and were not received in time to permit your committee to translate the same and make the necessary investigations upon which to prepare and present a report at this Communication of Grand Lodge. Wherefore your committee requests that the matter be deferred until the next Communication of this Grand Lodge for consideration and report. Your Committee on Correspondence, to whom has been referred the application of the so-called "Grand Lodge Nationale Independente and Reguliere Pour La France & Les Colonies Francaise," for recognition, beg leave to report that there seems to be no evidence forthcoming or attainable that said so-called Grand Lodge is either National, Independent or Regular, so far as to come within the requisites and requirements of a sole, exclusive and independent sovereign Grand Lodge of Masons, as known and necessary for recognition by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. Wherefore, your committee recommends that the Grand Lodge of Masons of Kansas respectfully declines to comply with the request for recognition of said so-called Body. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M .
MILLER,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON C H A R T E R E D LODGES AND LODGES U N D E R DISPENSATION.
W.-. BRUCE GRIFFITH, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on his motion, adopted: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation herewith respectfully submits its report: CHARTERED LODGES.
An inspection of the reports of lodgdfe in the office of the Grand Secretary showed that all the lodges have made reports, and that generally the form of report is better than during any former year. It is a matter of congratulation that but five lodges are denied representa-
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LODGE
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369
tion this year, as against twelve a year ago, for failure to report in the statutory time. The lodges so failing, and whose credentials are withheld are: New Albany No. 81 New Albany. Patmos No. 97 El Dorado. Oxford No. 165 Oxford. Vulcan No. 229 Walnut. Soldier No. 240 Soldier. The following lodges, failed to transmit their annual dues in the statutory time, January 20th, and their credentials are likewise withheld: Greenleaf Lodge No. 232 Greenleaf. Fargo Lodge No. 300 Liberal. Hamilton Lodge No. 301 Hamilton. In his efforts to aid the Secretaries who were delinquent in these matters, the Grand Secretary used every possible precaution directly through the officers of the lodge and the District Deputies. The latter have proven of invaluable aid in this work, and while it may never be possible to get all these reports into the Grand Secretary's hands in the limited time between the end of the year and the date due, yet there is room for reducing the present number of delinquents. A matter which your committee thinks ought to be called most emphatically to the attention of your representatives here, is that of having their Secretaries make_ prompt reply to the Grand Secretary when reports are referred back for correction or completion. Of the 412 lodges represented in this Grand Jurisdiction, fortyfour, or slightly more than 10 per cent, had to be referred back to the Secretary for some correction in order to make them tally. When it is remembered that more than forty-five thousand names must be checked up and all of the details of 412 reports scrutinized by the Grand Secretary's office, and that 10 per cent of the reports must be sent back, followed by one, two, and in some instances three letters, with less than a month of time intervening in which to cornplete these reports, prepare the copy and have the same printed, the importance of promptly replying to the Grand Secretary in the matter of corrections will become apparent. Ordinarily there is little difficulty experienced, but in some instances the patience of any man would be tried. In the instance of one lodge denied representation here, the last letter of the Grand Secretary was written February 16th, asking for information, but up to this time no reply has been had. When all other matter had been ready for the printer, the Grand Secretary's office was held up for two entire days waiting for necessary correspondence from lodges Nos. 10, 97 and 174.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
In the matter of delinquencies in the reports of the several lodges, your committee this year has taken the precaution to go into every report that is reported deficient herewith, and to verify the fact of the errors noted. Where but one or two minor errors only occurred, the committee has found it advisable to pass report as correct. Where more than two minor errors are disclosed in the same report, a report is made, hence all reports cited in the following are deficient in more than two instances, and the committee aims to forestall the necessity of any correspondence between the lodges cited and the Grand Secretary's office by informing the lodges that errors exist as cited. Names are abbreviated in the reports from Nos. 23, 67, 74, 77, 82, 104, 116, 122, 162,174, 176, 183, 191, 196, 207, 214, 217, 221, 229,-230, 234, 235, 236, 241, 248, 260, 261, 264, 268, 271, 273, 281, 308, 314, 318, 319, 323, 328, 337, 341, 343, 353, 360, 371, 385, 386, and 397. Last names differ from former reports in reports from following: Nos. 7, 24, 99, 133, 217, 256, and 374. Names or initials differ more or less from last report in the reports from the following: Nos. 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 42, 46, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 65, 67, 68, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 86, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 110, 112, 113, 117, 119, 120, 132,141, 142, 145, 154, 160, 162, 164, 172, 178, 180, 181, .183, 187, 188, 193,195, 197, 201, 206, 208, 213, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 229, 230, 235, 240, 241, 243, 244, 246, 254, 261, 264, 265, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 275, 280, 290, 291,' 292, 295, 299, 308, 309, 313, 321, 322, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, 330, 335, 336, 343, 344, 345, 350, 353, 355, 359, 361, 364, 377, 380, 385, 386, 388, 402, and 408. The seal was used on the reports from Nos. 162, 213, 228, 288, and 350. Names are entered in reverse order in reports from the following: Nos. 81, 191, 238, 308, 367, 395, 398, and 399. We recommend that these be returned to the respective Secretaries and a new report made. Ditto marks are used in the report from No. 308. The list of officers is incomplete from the following: Nos. 31, 41, 43, 83, 84, 246, 260, 299, and 324. The report is not signed by the Secretary in the following: Nos. 28, 31, 180, 235, 240, 314, and 352. Names are spelled in two different ways in different places in the report from No. 38.~ The date of making report is not filled out in the following: Nos. 28, 31, 240, and 314. The filing mark is not filled out in the reports from Nos. 4, 55, 67, 121, 216, 318, 352, 379, and 386. The outgoing Secretary signs the report from Nos. 81, 84, 96, 276, 377, 390, and 399.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
371
The names are arranged differently from last report in reports from Nos. 19, 34, 37, 53, 101, 120, 150, 238, 240, 250, and 353. The Secretary of No. 81 left several lines between names beginning with different letters in his report, thereby nullifying the numbering in the margin. The Secretary of No. 156 copies three pages of names in irregular order, then crosses out these pages and enters a good orderly report. This report should be returned for a new copy. The Secretary of No. 30 writes his name in one place with, and in another place without, middle initial. He abbreviated his name in one instance and spells it out in the other. The report from No. 308 has seventeen errors in forty-six names on the report. In the report from No. 235 the initials only are used, and in the report from No. 219 almost all initials differ from last report. It is recommended that the following reports be returned and a new report required: Nos. 29, 81, 219, 235, 238, 308, and 323. Your committee finds in comparing this year's reports with those of a year ago, that the important errors are not found in reports from same lodges as last year. In other words, the lodges that were deficient last year have their reports, in almost all instances, in good order, and your committee feels that it is gradually achieving a higher standard. The continual activities of the District Deputies in instructing Secretaries in the matter of the Book of Annual Returns and in the making of reports is the most valuable adjunct in this work, and we recommend its diligent continuance. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
During the past year five Letters of Dispensation have been granted by the Most Worshipful Grand Master for organizing lodges, arid in each instance the proper report of the work done, abstract of minutes and petition for charter have come into the hands of the committee, and have been carefully investigated. Ensign Lodge U. D. On June 15, 1916, the Most Worshipful Grand Master issued letters of dispensation to seven Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Ensign, Gray County, to organize a lodge to be known as Ensign Lodge U. D. A lodge was accordingly organized on June 17th, and ceased working on December 31,1916. Sixteen communications were held, six were initiated, six passed and three raised. Two names were added to the dispensation. The present membership is twelve.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
The financial statement shows the following: For degrees Borrowed from hank Borrowed from members For sale of monitors Total receipts., By rent : Furniture Instruction Note at bank Sundries Total expenditures Balance on hand
$210 00 300 00 30 00 6 75 $546 75 $ 25 00 161 27 120 16 162 00 71 36 539 79 $ 6 96
The report states that the funds have not all gone through the hands of the Secretary and Treasurer, and that there is not a full permanent record in the hands of these officers. The lodge presents a typewritten report, but the minutes are not well organized. The record shows almost an entire communication sometimes run into a single paragraph without any division. The facts seem to be generally there, and the statements follow the standard form. In the earlier minutes a number of small irregularities and omissions are apparent, but these seem to be oversights of the record and not errors in transaction of business. The minutes do not always show a clear record of the examinations on the Work Lecture, though it is apparent that such were held. Proficiency in the lectures was passed upon in the same degree in which the examination was held, and possibly in the presence of the examined. On December 16th, Bro. HARVEY O . DAVIS, the Lecturer, was
present, and following that visit all such irregularities in the minutes disappeared. Owing to the small amount of work accomplished, only three having been raised and only six having been initiated, your committee advised with the instructor of this lodge and with the Grand Secretary somewhat in detail, and from them have received information that satisfied the committee that in spite of the limited showing made in this respect, the lodge has a promising future ahead. Some difficulties that impeded the work have been happily removed, and there is a capable membership, full of enthusiasm, and a sufficient amount of good material at the disposal of this lodge. The usual petition accompanies the return, asking that a charter be granted, and your committee recommends that the prayer for charter be granted, and that the lodge be designated Ensign Lodge.
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
373
Sharon Springs Lodge U. D. On June 30, 1916, letters of dispensation were granted to fourteen Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Sharon Springs, Wallace County, to organize a lodge to be known as Sharon Springs Lodge U. D. A lodge was accordingly organized and work was begun on July 13, 1916, and closed January 10, 1917. Fourteen communications were held, three were initiated, one passed,-and one raised. One name was added to the dispensation. The present membership is fifteen. The financial statement of the lodge shows the following: Received for degrees $140 00 Rent for hall...'. 35 00 Refund on purchase bill 5 70 Advanced by members 400 00 Total Paid forrent Furniture For instruction Sundries
$580 70 $150 :... 162 60 185
Total
00 96 95 02 558 93
Balance on hand
$ 21 77
The report states that all the funds did not go through the hands of the Secretary and Treasurer, but that a full and permanent record is in the hands of these officers. The abstract of the lodge is neatly typewritten, well organized, and standard form of minutes is observed. The usual petition for charter accompanies abstract, signed by all the members. Your committee feels, however, owing to the very limited amount of work done in the six months of dispensation (only three candidates having been elected and initiated and only one of these raised), and also owing to some local matters revealed on investigation of the committee, that it would be unwise to grant a charter at this time. It is therefore recommended that the lodge be continued under dispensation until the end of the current year. Morland Lodge U. D. On October 30, 1916, letters of dispensation were granted to twenty-two Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Morland, Graham County, to organize a lodge of Master Masons, to be known as Morland Lodge U. D. A lodge was organized and work was begun November 2d, and closed December 31st. Thirteen communications were held, eleven were initiated, five passed, and none raised. The present membership is twenty-two.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
The financial staternent shows the following: Received for degrees Paid for rent Sundries Total expenditures Debt
February, $330 00 $340 29 147 22 487 51 $157 51
All funds have passed through the hands of the Secretary and Treasurer, and full record of the same is in the hands of these officers. The abstract of this lodge is not typewritten, but is engrossed in attractive style. The ornamentation, however, is such that it is difficult of ready perusal, and an accurate interpretation of some of the capital letters and some of the figures cannot be made with certainty. It is to be hoped that Secretaries will endeavor to present typewritten abstracts whenever possible. The minutes are carefully kept; the standard forms are observed, except that the Secretary runs into unnecessary details in some instances. For instance, in the same communication when the lodge opened in a different degree, all the officers are rehearsed in the minutes of each degree. Paragraphing is not fully observed, which, in a penwritten page, makes them tedious for ready reference. The lodge has done a large amount of work and has done it well. Its outlook is good for a prosperous future, and your committee recommends that the prayer of the petition accompanying the abstract for a charter be granted, and the lodge be designated Morland Lodge. Perry Lodge U. D. On November 3, 1916, letters of dispensation were granted by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to eleven Master Masons residing in and in the vicinity of Perry, Jefferson County, to be known as Perry Lodge U. D. A lodge was accordingly organized and work begun November 10, 1916, in the Town Hall of Perry, and continued to January 10, 1917. Fifteen communications were held, eighteen were initiated, six passed, and none raised. To the original dispensation, eighteen names were added by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, making the membership at this date twenty-nine. The financial report shows the following: Received for degrees $450 00 Paid for rent .' $ 16 75 Furniture 191 85 Instruction 39 80 Grand Secretary 43 00 Sundries 36 67 . .; Total Balance on hand
328 07 $121 93
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
375
All the funds have passed through the hands of the Secretary and Treasurer, and are of permanent record. The abstract of this lodge is neatly typewritten. The minutes are excellently organized and show the work was properly done. The standard form of minutes is followed. The committee is unable to find any important errors. The lodge has displayed unusual enterprise in its work, and the indications are that it has a prosperous future ahead. The usual petition for charter, signed by all members, accompanies the abstract, and the committee recommends that the prayer be granted and the lodge be named Perry Lodge. King David Lodge U. D. On January 19, 1917, letters of dispensation were granted to twenty-six Master Masons living in and in the vicinity of Chanute; Neosho County, to organize a lodge to be known as King David Lodge U. D., the dispensation to continue until February 16, 1917. A lodge was accordingly organized in the Masonic Temple on January 19th, and closed its work February 16th. Three communications were held, ten were initiated, none passed, and none raised. One name was added by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to the" dispensation, making a total membership of twenty-seven. All the funds of the lodge have passed through the hands of both the Secretary and Treasurer, and are on permanent record. ' This lodge presents a typewritten abstract that is practically perfect in regard to form and contents, and your committee is unable to find any inaccuracies in the manner of the Work. While it was under dispensation only twenty-eight days and held but three communications, it during that time received eighteen petitions and elected and initiated ten candidates. The usual petition for charter, signed by all the members accompanies the abstract, and your committee recommends that the' petition be granted, and the lodge be named King David Lodge. Concerning the subject, "Charters Destroyed," referred from the Grand Master's report, your committee recommends the hearty endorsement of the recommendation, made by both the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary, that lodges provide a safe of sufficient size at least to securely contain the charter, ledger, minute book, and Book of Annual Returns. The expense of such an article of furniture in this age of steel construction has been brought within the easy reach of practically every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction without imposing a burden. And in order-to further emphasize the importance of complying with this arid more promptly achieving the end, we recommend that the District Deputies be instructed to urge the matter in making their annual visitations. Fraternally submitted, BRUCE GRIFFITH, JOHN A. SCHILLING,
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Committee. ' -
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. W.-. J O H N A. FERRELL, chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted section by section, the by-law receiving the required two-thirds vote, and then report was adopted as a whole: To the M:.W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred that part of the Grand Master's address relating to "Decisions," have had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report the same back to the Grand Lodge, with the rec ommendation that each and all of said decisions (five in number) be approved; said decisions being as follows: " 1 . Where a petitioner for the mysteries has been elected or received one or more degrees, and then moves out of the jurisdiction ,of his lodge and remains out of such jurisdiction for two or more years, it is the duty of said lodge, on proper application, to waive jurisdiction, and this notwithstanding an objection may at the time of such application for waiver be on file against his advancement. " 2 . When a member has been for several years suspended for non-payment of dues, and writes a letter to the lodge, enclosing the necessary amount of money, and asks to be restored to membership and granted a dimit, and by proper vote of the lodge the brother is restored, the dimit granted, issued, and sent to the brother by mail: Held, that the restoration was legal and the dimit valid in the brother's hands, and the lodge granting it was without authority to recall it, notwithstanding the dimit was issued the same night t h e brother[s application for restoration was received, and no committee of investigation was appointed nor the proper time allowed to elapse between the receiving of the application and restoration and the granting of the dimit; and further held, that the lodge granting a dimit under such conditions is liable to discipline by the Grand Master. " 3 . Where a petitioner makes application for the mysteries and is elected and receives one or more degrees: Held, that his election is valid and his membership in the lodge cannot be questioned, although there were no black balls or black cubes in the box at the time the ballot was spread; even though the applicant was not in fact a resident of the jurisdiction of the lodge that elected him; and further held, that the lodge so offending is a proper subject for discipline. " 4 . I t is a violation of mas'onic law for a lodge in Kansas to permit a member or members of a lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction to confer any part of its Work on a candidate when the Work of the other jurisdiction differs in any way from the prescribed Work in Kansas. " 5 . A masonic lodge in Kansas has no right to donate any part of its funds to an endowment fund for a cemetery owned by a city." Your committee have carefully considered that part of the Grand Master's address relative to "Change of L a w s " referred to this committee, and in compliance with the recommendation of the Grand Master, hereby report the following amendment to By-Law No. 115, to wit:
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
377
That after the word "communication" in line 4, the words, " a n d a certificate of dimission shall forthwith issue," be stricken out, and the following inserted in lieu thereof: " T h e lodge shall forthwith take action upon said request or application, and upon a majority vote of the members present, sustaining such request or application, the dimit shall be granted," making the whole by-law, as amended, read as follows: "115. Dimissionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Certificate.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;An applicant for dimission shall not be required to state his reason therefor. He may prefer his request orally or in writing at any stated communication. The lodge shall forthwith take action upon said request or application, and upon a majority vote of the members present sustaining such request or application, the dimit shall be granted, unless the member applying therefor be at the time an elective officer of the lodge, have charges pending against him, or be in arrears for dues: Provided, That if on the presentation of such application any member shall give notice of the desire to prefer charges against the applicant, action shall be deterred, not exceeding thirty days, to allow full opportunity for filing charges. When the application has been granted, the Secretary shall give to the applicant a certificate of dimission showing that he is in good standing and that his lodge dues are paid to date." We hereby recommend that said amended by-law be adopted and the original By-Law No. 115 be repealed. Your committee, upon further consideration of the Grand Master's recommendation, under the head of " Change of Laws," report the following new by-law and recommend its adoption: " No. 170. Transfer of Membership.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A member, desiring to transfer his membership to another lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, or to sign a petition for Letters of Dispensation, may make application to his home lodge for, and be granted a certificate for that purpose in the same manner and upon the same conditions as in making application for a dimit. The certificate so granted shall be in writing, signed by the Secretary, and under the seal of the lodge granting the same, and shall state: (1) That the applicant is a member in good standing of the lodge granting the certificate; (2) the purpose for which the certificate is granted; and (3) the term for which the certificate is granted, which term shall hot be more than ninety, days fom the date of said certificate; and such certificate shall be null and void from and after the expiration of the term thereof. A lodge may receive a brother's petition for membership, accompanied by the proper certificate for that purpose, as herein provided, in lieu of a regular dimit, or a brother, holding a proper certificate for the purpose of petitioning for Letters of Dispensation, as herein provided, may sign a petition for Letters of Dispensation, said certificate to accompany the petition; Provided, That when the brother has been elected to membership or the dispensation granted, his membership in the lodge granting the certificate shall thereupon cease; And provided further. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the lodge electing the brother to membership, or the Secretary of the lodge U. D. to whom the Letters of Dispensation are granted, forthwith to notify the lodge granting the certificate, of the election and date thereof, or the issuance of the Letters of Dispensation, and the date thereof; thereupon the Secretary shall fill out a dimit as of the date the certificate was granted and forward the same to the lodge in which the brother was elected to membership. This law shall not conflict with any law now in force relative to dimits."
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Your committee have had under consideration that part of the Grand Master's address, relative to "By-Laws," together with the correspondence referred to therein, and beg leave to report as follows: (1) That in the opinion of the committee, the following by-laws of Hancock Lodge No. 311, are in conflict with the laws, usages and customs of Kansas Freemasonry and pertain to matters which are not the proper subject of lodge by-laws, to wit: By-Law No. 12 relating to the "Preliminary Statement" to the petitioner for the Mysteries of Masoniy; By-Law No. 13, relating to directions to investigating committees on petitions; and By-Law No. 14, relating to letters of notice to elected candidates. We therefore recommend the disapproval of these by-laws. (2) Under our Constitution, laws and decisions, we are of the opinion that no direct supervision over the passing of lodge By-Laws should be exercised; i t being the province of the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge only to suspend and declare void any lodge by-law which is in conflict with the laws or established usages and customs of this Grand Jurisdiction. We therefore recommend that no new laws relative to the supervision of lodge By-Laws be enacted. Your committee, to whom was referred the matter of the appeal of Bro. HAROLD E . HUBBARD from the findings and judgment of Carbondale
Lodge No. 70, beg leave to report that they have given both parties concerned a hearing, and have critically examined the manuscript sent up on appeal, and, being fully advised in the premises, find; (1) That the charge states an offense against the Body of Masonry; (2) That the specifications sustain the charge; (8) that the lodge had jurisdiction of the parties and jurisdiction to t r y issue joined; (4) That the record shows that evidence was given at the trial, which, if believed to be true, would sustain the findings and judgment of the lodge; and (5) that the appellant had a fair and impartial trial. We therefore recommend that the findings and judgment of Carbondale Lodge No. 70 in the trial of Bro. HAROLD E . HUBBARD be affirmed.
Your committee have had under consideration the resolution offered by Bro. OSCAR A. BROWN, of McDonald Lodge No. 383, to amend
By-Law No. 74 of the Grand Lodge Laws, by inserting after the word "insane" the words "total physical disability," and, after due consideration, are of the opinion that the by-law in its present form is sufficient. We therefore recommend that said resolution be not adopted. Fraternally submitted, JOHN A. FERRELL, ELRICK C . COLE, EZRA B . FULLER,
JOHN M . PLEASANT, JAMES F . MCCOY, Committee.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
379
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The M.-. W.-. Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for the election of Grand Officers, and named the following tellers: B E N S . PAULEN, No. 95; ELMER S. NANCE, N O . 73; EDWIN C . EAGLES, N O . 149; CASPER P. SWANK, N O . 103; FRANK W . STERNS, N O . 35; ELMER F. STRAIN, NO. 51; ELLIS FINK, N O . 110; HUGH B . DAVIS, No. 203; WILLIAM H . TESTER, N O . 102; JOSEPH T . MILLER, NO. 312; CHARLES W . MILLER, J R . , N O . 195; FRANK B . WOOD, N O . 12.
The election resulted in the selection of the following officers: R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. W.-. R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-.
CHARLES E . LOBDELL, N O . 167 WILLIAM I. STUART, NO. 55 OWEN J. WOOD, NO. 225 HUGH P. FARRELLY, NO. 103 WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, N O . 9 ALBERT K . WILSON, NO. 51
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
PLACE OF MEETING, 1918.
On invitation of M.-. W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER, Topeka was selected as the place for holding the sixtysecond Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, February 20, 1918. PRESENTATION
OF P A S T
GRAND
MASTER'S JEWEL.
M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, on behalf of Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center, and other masonic friends, presented M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB with a Past Grand Master's jewel, and an engrossed parchment booklet containing the names of the donors. In response, M.-.W.-. Bro. LAMB expressed his sincere appreciation in fitting manner. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 p. M.
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February,
AFTERNOON SESSION. THURSDAY, February 22, 1917. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 2 p. M.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
On motion of M.-.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK, an additional appropriation of $100 was made to the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the ensuing year. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY.
W.-. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, chairman, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:.W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Property have made an audit of the Grand Lodge accounts, as provided by law. We have critically examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary, and compared them with the returns of the subordinate lodges. It affords us great pleasure to report the thorough correctness of the reports submitted by these efficient craftsmen, and which reports reflect the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 16, 1916 Receipts for 1916
$ 20,849 44154,718 74 $175,568 18
Disbursements. Warrants Nos. I t o 307 inclusive, except No. 278 $102,936 Transferred to Charity Fund, 10 per cent, of annual receipts, less amount paid Masonic Home Fund 2,606 Balance in General Fund $ 70,025 $175,568
29 50 39 18
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
381
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 16, 1916 Transferred from General Fund
$ 3,130 22 2,606 50 $
5,736 72
Disbursements. Warrant No. 278 Balance on hand
$ 1,312 75 4,423 97 $
5,736 72
RECAPITULATION.
Balance in General Fund Balance in Charity Fund
$ 70,025 39 4,423 97 $.74,449 36
In support of this sum the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your committee a certificate, reading as follows: "LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 16, 1917.
"This is to certify that there is in this bank today, to the credit of W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. F. & A. M., the sum of seventy-four thousand four hundred forty-nine dollars thirty-six cents ($74,449.36). " C . W. M C K E E N , Vice-President."
(Seal) The original certificate has been delivered to your Grand Secretary, and filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. BONDS.
We have examined the bonds held by the Grand Treasurer, as described in his report, amounting to $22,400.00, and find all the interest coupons maturing during the year have been paid, with the . exception of five coupons, aggregating the sum of $50.00, which are now in process of collection, and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds. PROPERTY.
Owing to the dismantling of the old building, all of the Grand Lodge property, except such furniture and fixtures as were moved to the temporary headquarters, has been placed in storage. For this reason, it has been impossible to make an inventory, but we beg to report that all property so placed in storage is well housed and cared for.
382
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REVENUE.
The estimated revenue for the ensuing year, as shown by the Grand Secretary's report, is $24,792. EXPENSES.
The expenses for the ensuing year, for which we recommend appropriations at this Annual Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49)..: 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 700 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary '. ' 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 30 00 Grand Officers' portraits. 40 00 Historical Registry â&#x20AC;˘. 200 00 Library furniture, binding, etc .'..â&#x20AC;˘ 2,500 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 2,149 86 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,040 87 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building 1,350 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 :Stationery and printing 600 00 'Taxes : '. , '.Special appropriation chairman Committee on Correspondence 100 00 Special appropriation Grand Lodge, Wichita Light and Railway Company ". 50 00 Special appropriation Grand Lodge, expenses Lecturer 88 01 Expenses of Lecturer attending District Meetings 800 00 Fraternally submitted, CHARLES A. LoucKS, MOSES H . COLE, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, Committee.
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
383
INSTALLATION.
M.-.W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, assisted by M.-.W.-. A L E X . A. SHARP as Grand Marshal, installed the following Grand Officers: M.-.W.-. CHARLES E. LODBELL Grand Master Larned Lodge No. 167. (Residence, Great Bend.) Address; Masonic Grand Lodge Building, Topeka. R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART Deputy Grand Master TroyLodge No. 55. (Residence, Hiawatha.) R.-. W.-. OWEN J. WOOD Grand Senior Warden Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka. R.-. W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY Grand Junior Warden Cedar Lodge No. 103, Ghanute. R.'. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence.
Grand Treasurer
R.-. W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master announced the following appointive Grand Officers: W.-.
FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene.
Grand Chaplain
W.-. B E N S. PAULEN Grand Senior Deacon Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. W.-. J O H N H . S C H I E R E C K Grand Junior Deacon Barney Lodge No. 279, Dighton. W.-. C. ROY INGRAHAM Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center. *W.-. HENRY MAUGHERMAR... ApoUo Lodge No. 297, Ellis.
Grand Marshal
Grand Sword Bearer
W.-. WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, J R Grand Senior Steward Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas. *W.-. MAYER EPPSTEIN Grand Junior Steward Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend. *W.-. HARRY L . SHARP Grand Pursuivant Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison. W.-. W. AMER BURNETT Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin.
Grand Tyler
â&#x20AC;¢Absent a t time of installation, and therefore not installed. <9
384
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
VOTE OF THANKS. On motion of W.-. JOHN A. FERRELL, the thanks of the Grand Lodge were unanimously extended to the Scottish Rite Bodies of Wichita for the use of their magnificent Temple; to the local committee for their untiring efforts in looking after the convenience and comfort of the members, and especially to R.:. W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN, chairman of the Executive Committee, who has been in constant attendance at the headquarters and the Temple during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. VOTE OF SYMPATHY.
On motion of M.'. W.-. GiLES H. LAMB, a vote of sympathy was extended to M.-. W.-. JAMES H . MCCALL, now lying ill in a hospital in this city, with the request that the Grand Secretary transmit to him a copy of this action. STANDING
COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—JOHN
MCCULLAGH, N O . 194, Galena; THOMAS
C. BABB, N O . 95, Fredonia; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C . VANHORN, No.
167, Lamed. On Reports of Grand Officers.—TERRY
M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142,
Newton; F R E D T . N Y E , N O . 2, Leavenworth; ELMER F . STRAIN, N O .
51, Topeka; ALVA L . SWBARINGEN, N O . 272, Kansas City; WILLIAM H. MiZE, No. 160, Osborne. On Finance and Property.—CHARLES
A. LoucKS, No. 289, Lakin;
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, No. 297, Ellis; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206,
Harper;
ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence.
Tribune);
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville.
On Jurisprudence.—JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 186, Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER, NO. 311, Fort Leavenworth; ELBICK C . COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; JAMES T . PRINGLE, N O . 79, Burlingame; JOHN M . PLEASANT,
N O . 66, Burlington.
o •
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
385
On Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation.—BRUCE GRIFFITH, N O . 303, Wichita; THOMAS H . SMYTH, N O . 145, Beloit; "WILLIAM G . KELLEY, No. 326, Horton. On Correspondence.—MATTHEW Topeka).
M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence,
On Necrology.—FRANCIS V. RUSSELL, No. 15, Great Bend. READING OF THE MINUTES.
The journal was then read by Bro. CARL W . NELLIS, Secretary of Topeka Lodge No. 17, official stenographer, and adopted. CLOSING
CEREMONIES.
The M.-. W.-. Grand Master closed the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master.
ATTEST:
zM4\yt^ J^;^h:X^^r>vjC Grand Secretary.
386
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1917.
JJIST OF D I S T R I C T D E P U T Y G R A N D M A S T E R S . District No. 1..
CHAKI.ES 0. W E B B
District No. 2 District No. 3 District No. 4
Wii,i,iAM W I I I S T L B R J O H N H . CIJARKE ROBERT J. MOFARLAND
District No. 5 District No. a District No. 7
J A M E S S. P E L L E T T G. A L B E B T WILLIAMSON AMOS M . K E N T
OInthe Goodrich Pleasanton
District No. 8
DERBY SHABPE
Fort Scott
District District District District District District District District
A T W E L L L . BENTON HUBERT H . HUBBARD C H A R L E S W . HENDKRSHOT F E R N A N D O J. LEDOUX D A V I D M . HQRKMANS J O H N D . GOKBUTT THOMAS E . O L U V E B E D W I N C. EAGLES
No. 8 No. 10 No. 11..: No. 12 No. 13 No. 14 No. 15 No. 16
District No. 17 District No. 18 District No. 19
. ' . . A L B E R T H . .SHHADBU W I L L I A M H . TESTER GEORGE T . M O H R B A O H E B
Highland
Morri 11 Fort Leavenworth Kansas City
Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Lawrence Holton lola Thayer
Cedar Vale Coffeyvllle Marysvllle
District No. 20
JAY N . WANAMAKEB
Blue Rapids
District No. 21 District No. 22
GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND E D W A R D D . PALMER
Topeka Burllngame
District No. 23
F R A N K F . HOOUELAND
District No. 24 District No. 25
J A M E S T. COOPER S T E P H E N A. D. GEAUQUB
Fredonla ..Manhattan
District No. 28
D B R B E L L S . CALL
Clay Center
District District District District
No. 27; No. 28 No. 29 No. 30
F R A N K B . WOOD A L G I B F . SIMS ELLIB FINK ROBERT M . ABMSTBONO
Emporia Howard Wlnfleld Belleville
District No. 31 District No.32
W M . L . DAVENPORT HERBERT L. HUMPHREY
Plalnvllle Abilene
District District District District District
GEORGE G. HULTQVIST O B V I L L E HOLFORD A N D K A L G. N O R R I S HOMER T . H A R D E N H U G H B . DAVIS
No. 33 No. 34 No. 35 No. 38 NO. 37
Yates Center
McPberson El Dorado Florence Wichita Caldwell
1916-17. District District District District District District District District District
No. 38 No. 39 No. 40 No. 41 No. 42 No. 43 NO. 44 N O . 45 No. 46
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
387
A B T H U B T. THOMPSON A L B E R T O. MOCLINTIC JACOB P. SCOTT LINCOLN STEWART STANFORD M . SMART GEORGE F . MBLVIN HARMON J. BOWER J A R V I S E . HODGSON OHAKLES W . M I L L E R , J r
Mnnkato Belolt Herlngton Hutchinson Zenda Harper Norion Downs Hays
District No. 47
H A Y E S FLOYD
Ness City
District NO. 48 District No. 49
FRED E. FULLER GEORGE W . TROUT
Geneseo Pittsbu rg
District NO. 50
J O S E P H E . MO MULLEN
District NO. 61 District NO. 53 District NO. 53
E L M E R D. SAMSON PAUL RICH ALONZO B . NICKOLS
District No.64....
THOMAS A. S H A R P
District No. 65 District No. 86
FRANKLIN STRAIN ORLEY* G. UNDERWOOD
District No.57 District No. 58 . District No. 59
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N B I S A I A H MARSHALL ViRGIL E. SWAIN
Great Bend Qulnter Syracuse Atwood
Hill City Pbllllpsburg Greensburg
,
...Cimarron Scott City Madison
District No. 60
BARLTJS ROMSTEDT
District No. 61
BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD
District District District District
P E T E R J. P A N K R A T Z ELMEK S. NANCE LESTER B . M C B R I D E ROBERT B . H A L L
Stafford Oswego Nortonvllle Onaga
Washington
No. 62 No. 63 No. 61 NO. 65
Ottawa
Council Grove
District No.66
GEORGE E . BAULEY
District No. 67
LLOYD W . L A S H
Concordia
District No. 68
RosooE L. GULDNER
Ellsworth
District No. 69... District No. 70 District No. 71
W I L L I A M G. CARSON CLYDE A. M A R R S E R N E S T S . BOWER
Ashland Meade Goodland
388
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF DISTBIOTS. D I S T R I C T N O . 7.
DIBTRIOT N o . 1. LfOcaiion.
Name,
White Cloud Highland Troy Wathenn Severance
No.
White Cloud .... 78 Smithton 1 Troy 65 Wnthena 64 Severance 313
location.
Name.
LaOygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Klncald Xenla
LaOygne Eureka M o u n d City Lotus ...Klncald Xenla
No. 61 88 88 J88 388 47
D I S T R I C T N o . 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Fowhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
Hiawatha . Hamlin Morrill Fowhattan . Horton ' Sobetha Robinson...
35 185 373 363 326 162 159
D I S T R I C T N o . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth 2 L e a v e n w o r t h . . . . K i n g S o l o m o n ' s . 10 Leavenworth Hiram 68 Ft.Leavenw'th ..Hancock 311 Lansing Nine Mile 49 BoUng ...Boling 36S Easton .Enston 45 Potter Klcknpoo i D I S T R I C T N O . 4.
K a n s a s City Wyandotte K a n s a s City Armourdale Kansas Olty Kaw K a n s a s C i t y . . . ."R. E . S h e r m a n . . . Rosedale RoseUale Argentine Ben H u r B o n n e r Sp'gs Bonner Springs. W h i t e Church. ..Delaware Piper JPlper â&#x20AC;˘Roger E. S h e r m a n .
3 271 272 369 333 322 306 96 385
D I S T R I C T N O . 8.
Garland Memphis Pawnee Stat'n...Godfrey FortScott ...Rising Sun Devon Devon HlattvlUe HlattvlUe Hepler Hepler Fulton Fulton.... Mapleton Eldora Unlontown Excelsior Bronson Bourbon
D I S T R I C T N O . 9.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony
Olathe Gardner ^Palestine ... WellsvlUe .. Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill.
Lane G r e e l e y .. Delphian Avon Olive B r a n c h .
211 44 305
D I S T R I C T N O . 10.
Scaroraon Scammon Columbus Prudence Galena G a l e n a ....: Baxter Springs..Baxter Weir City Black Diamond.
851 100 194 71 274
D I S T R I C T N O . 11.
D I S T R I C T N o . 5.
Olathe Gardner Edgerton Wellsvllle Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
108 124 8 93 216 898 210 28 116 268
19 05 127 356 54 135 56
Whiting Netawaka Wetniore Centralla Corning
W h i t i n g ... Polar Star . W e t m o r e .. Home Nemaha
360 180 63
89 18
D I S T R I C T No. 12. D I S T R I C T N O . 6.
Loulsburg Paola Osawatomle Parker Fontana
Peace Paola Osage V a l l e y Parker Equity...-.
243 37 24 341 131
Doniphan .. Effingham . Muscotah .. Atchison.. . Atchison... Huron
.Arcana .Mackey .Muscotah .Washington .Active Huron.
31 48 118 5 158 72
GRAND LODGE OF
1916-17.
DiSTBIOT No. 13. Looaiion, Name. Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Acacia De S o t o De S o t o LInwood Llnwood ; Eudora Doric Baldwin Palmyra Tonganoxle H e n r i ..'.
No. 8 9 40 241 83 23 190
DlSTKIOT N o . 14. ClrclevlUe Holton Soldier Maj-e t t a Hoyt DenlBon
Clrclevllle . Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denlson
20 42 240 .383 827 372
D I S T R I C T N O . 15.
Moran LaHarpe Ida Humboldt Savonburg
Marmaton. L a H a r p e .. loin Paclllc Virginia ...
245 325 38 29 , 315
D I B T B I O T N O . 16.
Walnut Erie Urbana Ohanute Thayer
Vulcan Erie U r b a n a ... Cedar Thayer
229 76 239 103 149
389
KANSAS.
DiSTBIOT N o . 20. Location. Name. Watervllle Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Rapids Irving Blue Valley Frankfort Frankfort Vermillion Vermillion D I S T R I C T No.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Topeka RoasvUle Auburn Dover Silver L a k e Wakarusa St. M a r y s Alma Maple Hill
No. 86 169 112 87 820
21.
Topeka Orient Golden Rule Slloam Hesperian Auburn ....Dover Lake Wakarusa Pottawatomie.. Alma Maple Hill
17 61 80 226 Ill 32 138 60 402 62 161 370
DISTBIOT N o . 22. Lyndon Osage City Burllngame Carbondalo Overbrook Scranton Eskrldge
Euclid Signal.. Corinthian Carbondale Rldgeway Scrnuton Eminence
101 141 79 70 82 407 205
DiSTBIOT N o . 23. DiSTBIOT N o . 17. Sedan Elgin Oedaryale
Vesper Ollye Chautauqua
136 350 355
D I S T R I C T N O . 18.
Edna Edna Coffeyvllle Keystone . Liberty Liberty ... Caney Caney Tyro Tyro Independence ...Fortitude Cherryvale Cherrj'vale E l k City Carson
.. .. .. ..
845 102 123 824 386 107 187 132
DiSTBICT N o . 19. MarysvUle Oketo Beattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca *. Oneida
Marysvllle Oketo Beattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 259 364 234 39 323
Yates Center Gllead Neosho Falls ....Tuscan Le R o y Neosho...: Gridley Hebron Burlington Burlington Toronto Woodson D I S T R I C T No.
144 82 27 314 66 121
24.
F r e d o n i a . . ... Constellation 85 New A l b a n y ......New A l b a n y 81 Fall River Greenwood 183 Ooyvllle Coyvllle 67 Neodesha Harmony -... 94 Altoona Altoona 118 Benedict '. . B e n e d i c t 403 Buffalo Buffalo 379 DiSTBICT N o . 25. LeonardvlUe ....GnrHeld Wamego Wamego Manhattan Lafayette Riley Ashlar Randolph Farmers
235 75 16 344 168
390
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
• D i S T B I O T N o . 26.
Location. Clifton Clay Center Mlltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Name. Clifton Clay C e n t e r Miltonvale HIgliland Oak H i l l Wakefield
February,
D I S T R I C T N O . 33.
No. 122 184 242 2flfl 384 398
Ltvcaiion. Canton .Qalva McPherson WIndom LIndsborg Moundrldgo M a r q u e t t e '.
Name. ...Canton Galva McPherson WIndom LIndsborg Moundrldge Marquette
No. J97 251 172 276 397 846 358
D I S T R I C T N o . 27.
Emporia Anierlcus Hartford Saffordvllle Cottonw'd Falls Lebo Allen
Emporia Anierlcus Hartford SnfTordvllle .Zeredatba Lebo Allen
12 109 193 895 80 162 : 335
D I S T R I C T No.
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N o . 28.
Howard E l k Falls Longton MoUne Grenola
Hope Meridian.. L o n g t o n .. Mollne Canopy
155 126 26 267 248
Wlnfield Wlnneld Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter! Maple City M a p l e Olty Arkansas City. ..Crescent Latham Latham
110 233 156 342 133 401
D I S T R I C T N O . 30.
S c a n d l a .: Belleville NarUa Cuba Munden
Lebanon.. Belleville. Narka Cuba Munden..
221 129 849 362 128
D I S T R I C T N O . 81.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plalnvllle
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Blue H i l l Luiay Natoma..'. Paradise
154 359 198 153 390 290
D I S T R I C T N O . 32.
Abilene Bennington J u n c t i o n Olty Sallna S o l o m o n City
Benevolent Bennington Union Sallna Solomon
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
08 180 7 60 105
74 161 228 97 30
86.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N O . 29.
34.
M y s t i c Tie Douglass .Joppa Patmos Towanda
148 46 120 114 182
36.
Wichita Sunflower 86 Wichita Wichita •. 99 Wichita Albert Pike 303 Mulvane ;Mulvane 201 Clearwater Unity 273 V a l l e y C e n t e r . . . V a l l e y C e n t e r . . . 364 Cheney Morton 268 White Water....Bralnerd 280 Sedgwick Sedgwick 189 D I S T R I C T N O . 87.
Belle P l a l n e Belle P l a l n e Wellington Wellington South Haven Haven Oxford Oxford Caldwell Sumner Milan Milan Conway Sp'gs ... Mistletoe Bluff C i t y StohrvUle
173 160 157. 166 203 266 269 868
D I S T R I C T N O . 38.
Randall Jewell City Mankato B u r r Oak Formoso Esbon Lebanon
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Salem O a k ...»
304 11 87 178 338 228 287
GRAND LODGE OF
191&-17.
DiSTBIOT N o . 39. Location. Name. Minneapolis Minneapolis Barnard SaltviUe Delphos Delphos Glasco Glasco Simpson Sincerity Belolt Mt. V e r n o n ScottsvlUe ScottsvlUe
391
KANSAS. D I S T R I C T N O . 45.
No. 143 69 202 292 214 145 249
location. Glen E l d e r C a w k e r City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
DiSTKIOT N o . 40. G y p s u m City G y p s u m City 328 Herlngton Kansas.. 307 Delavan Delavan 875 Hope Gyrus 288 Alta Vista Alta Vista 357 Dwlght Dwlght ;. 374 W h i t e City W h i t e City ."iSO Marlon ;. C e n t e r 147
Russell Hays Ellis Bunker Hill Wa-Keeney
Name. GlenElder C a w k e r City Downs Saqul Occidental Newahcuba
No294 126 204 160 207 189
D I S T R I C T N O . 46.
D I S T R I C T N O . 41.
Arlington Turon Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven Nlckerson
Cable Turon Beno Mount Hope Friendship Nlckerson
299 358 140 238 203 43
DISTKIOT N o . 42. Kingman Norwich Splvey L a k e City Zenda Goats
Nlnnescah Norwich Splvey Medicine Valley. Zenda Coats D I S T R I C T No.
43.
Anthony Anthony.... Harper Harper Attica Attica Hazelton Charity Kiowa Cosmos Medicine Lodge.Delta Waldron Waldron. Freeport Freeport Argonla Argonla D I S T R I C T No.
Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlln Jennings Lenora
230 319 347 260 378 394
200 206 262
263 278 77 877 889 285^
44.
Naphtall Long Island .Norton Norcatur M o u n t a i n Slope.. Jennings Lenora...'
310 231 19» 317 186 360 181
Russell Hays Apollo Beulah Wa-Keeney
177 196 297 291 148
D I S T R I C T N O . 47.
LaOrosse . McCracken Rush Center Ness City
LaCrosse 330 M c C r a c k e n — . . 68 W a l n u t City 216 W a l n u t V a l l e y . . 191
D I S T R I C T N O . 48.
Geneseo Frederick Little River Alden. Sterling Lyons Chase
Geneseo Frederick Corner S t o n e . . . . Aklen Sterling Royal Chase
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
D I S T R I C T N O . 49.
Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma
Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma
93 119 187 261 829 408
D I S T R I C T N O . 50.
Great Bend Jetmore Larned Elllnwood Holslngton
Great Bend Alpha Larned Elllnwood Holslngton
16. 282 167 217 331
D I S T R I C T N O . 61.
Oakley Wallace Gove City Gralnfleld Qulnter
Oakley Wallace — Gove O l t y . . Gralnfleld . Qulnter
. 258 818 . 802 881 410
D I S T R I C T N O . 52.
CooUdge Syracuse _ Lakln G a r d e n Olty
Ooolldge.... Syracuse.... Emerald... Tyrlan
81S 808 289 246
392
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
D I S T R I C T N O . 53.
D I S T R I C T N O . 62.
Location. Name. jVo. Atwood Atwood 164 McDonald ... McDonald .383 S a i n t F r a n c i s .. . S a i n t F r a n c i s . . . <04
rilUClty Hoxle
DiSTKIOT N o . 51. Mlllbrook. Hoxle
281 348
D I S T R I C T N O . 55.
Gaylord Gaylord Klrwln Klrwln Logan Logan Smith Center....Western Star.... Phllllpsburg PhlUlpaburg Kensington Kensington D I S T R I C T No.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklln Mulllnvllle Havlland
188 176 284 174 184 405
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning., Rob M o r r i s . Grand View Mulllnvllle . HavUand
293 265 332 376 399 409
D I S T R I C T N O . 67.
Santa Fe Cimarron Dodge C i t y . . . . . . SpearvlUe
Santa Fe Preston .St. B e r n a r d . SpearvlUe ..
313 •283 222
D I S T R I C T -NO. 58.
Dlghton Scott Leotl Horace
Barney Anthem... Leotl Horace ...
279 284 340 352
D I S T R I C T N O . 59.
• Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton.". Climax
Fidelity Madison Twin G r o v e Hamilton Climax
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T No.
106 196 213 301 411
LocaHon. Lewis Stafford St. J o h n MacksvlUe Sylvia Kinsley
Name. Lewis Stafford I o n i c ...• MacksvUle. Sylvia Mt. M o r l a h
D I S T R I C T No.
63.
Oswego Adams Chetopa Chotopa Parsons Parsons Mound Valley . . . L a n d m a r k McCune Temple D I S T R I C T No.
Oskaloosn..._ Valley Falls' Winchester Merlden McLouth NortonvlUe
No. . 220 . 252 . 254 . 371 .391 . 178 63 78 117 218 237
64.
Oskaloosa Valley Falls Jefferson Merlden Lyra Mt. ZIon
D I S T R I C T No.
14 21 84 236 256 266
06.
HavensvlUe HavensvUlo 34 Onaga Onagn 188 W e s t m o r e l a n d . . W e s t m o r e l a n d .. 267 Emniett Emmett 3i)7 Fostorla Fostorla 392 D I S T R I C T No.
Hanover Washington Linn HnOdnm Greenleaf
D I S T R I C T No.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown
60.
Star Frontier Fraternal Dlrlgo Greenlcaf
69 104 170 226 232 .
07.
St. John's 113 P r a i r i e Q u e e n . . . 176 Jamestown 227
D I S T R I C T NO.- 68.
Ellsworth Brookvllle Wilson Holy rood
Ellsworth Brookvllle Samaria H o l y rood
146 209 298 313
D I S T R I C T N O . 69.
60.
Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa Melody Pomona McKlnley. Melvern Melvern... Williamsburg ...Anchor Waverly Waverly Quenemo Quenemo
February,
. . . •
18 400 41 22 224 244 270
61.
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COMPLETE SUMMARY FOR 1916.
Number of lodges working under charter, 1916 Number of lodges chartered
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1917
416
Number of members December 31, 1915
44,062
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D
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1916-17.
GRAND
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EXPELLED, 1916.
Olathe Lodge No. 19.—James 0. Costin, Dec. 14, 1916. Palmyra Lodge No. 23.—Able Walter Hackett, Feb. 19, 1916. Belleville Lodge No. 129.—Clarence I. Peake, Apr. 5, 1916. Formoso Lodge No. 336.—Hal B. Thompson, Jan. 13, 1916. Lebanon Lodge No. 221.—Jonathan Taylor, Feb. 21, 1916.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1916.
Wichita Lodge No. 99.—Oliver W. Jones, Feb. 17, 1916. Albert Pike Lodge No. 303.—Henry Samuels, Nov. 8, 1916.
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2d and 4th Monday ,Iohn M. Falietti 2d and 4th Saturday.. Thomas R. Cauthors 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4tli Monday.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Tuesday on or bef. ® Walter R. Black* 1st and 3d Tuesday James F. Ledbotter 1st arid 3d Friday Walter S. McKnlght
2d and 4th Saturday,. Tuesday on or bef. ® =>.. Monday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday William H. McClure 1st and 3d Wednesday ..
1st and 3d Saturday Wabaunsee.... Isb and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday Wabaunsee....
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William ID. Ham. George AV. Harrison.
Forrest M. Hartley.
William S. Kelly. Georges. Harrington.f George T. Whitcraft.
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Giiman D. Smith. George S. Simons. Lewis G. .lennings. .Joseph F. Davenport.
Robert M. SUldmore. .Jerry B. Fields. Charles V. Shields. UlyssesG. Slack.
Jacob L. Worlcy.
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2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Thursday
Montgomery. 2d and 4th Tuesday McPherson.... 1st and 3d Tuesday
Coffey Jewell
Ford Wilson
Leavenworth. 1st and 3d Saturday Boling Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs. Wyandotte.... 1st and 3d Monday Bourbon
Bennington Blue Mound Blue Rapids Bluff City
Beloit
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273 122 411 176 394 102 300 205 212 100 113 209 310 13 80 30 57 302
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No.
Name of Lodge
County. Stated Communications.
Masters.
Do Soto
St. Bernard
Dodge City
ClrclevlUe Clay Center Unity Clifton
Do Soto
CIrclovlllo Clay Center
Ford
Bourbon
Jackson .. Clay Sedgwick
Hops AVilloughby. Robert Fleming.
William B. Penny.
Fred 0. McCoy. John H Rich
J. Lawton Stanley. Obadiah R. Stilwell.
Charles M. Waggoner. RoUin W. Dunahugh. Claude B. Snyder. William L. Marcy.
John T. Reuttor. Earl T. Pyle.
Secretaries.
Richard W. Evans.
George A. Van Dyke. Roy D. Williams.
Harry P. Dean. Charles H. Davidson*.... Charles P. Humphrey.
Saturday on or bef. ®.... 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Francis E. Fields 2d and 4th Friday
1st and 3d Thursday 1st.and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturday
William R. Anderson 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Ralph Colver Tuesday on or bcf. ® ]st and 3d Wednesday .. Greenwood.... 2d and 4tli Saturday., Prairlo Queen... CloiKl John F. Randolph...'. Clyde 1st and 3d Thursday • Pratt 1st and 3d Monday Cotrcyvillo Montgomery.. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Colby St. Thomas....:... Comanche J a v T . Botts Olive Branch , Anderson Friday on or bef. ® =.... Charles E. Cox.....' Cherokee Morgan L. Towsloy 1st and 3d Tuesday Cloud Lloyd W. Lash Conway Springs James R. Little.., Hamilton HarryS. Crittenden 2d and 4th Saturday John E.Mills* 1st and 3d Saturday Chase Cotton'd Falls .. Zeredatha Council Grove.... Council Grove .. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Coyville Wilson Wednesday on or bef. ® Cuba Republic 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Thomas E. Stafford
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Fall River Florence Fontana Formoso Ft.Leavenworth Fort Scott...;., Fostoria Frankfort Frederick
Eudora Eureka
45 -Easton 127 Edgerton 345 Edna 48 Effingham 07 El Dorado 350 Elgin 132 Elk City 120 Elk Falls 217 Ellinwood 297 Ellis 140 Ellsworth 387 Emmett 12 Emporia 413 Ensign 70 Erie 228 Esbon 205 Eskridge
M ISl 138 204 374
Greenwood Advance Equity Formoso Hancock.... Rising Sun. Fostoria Frankfort... Frederick....
Easton Palestine Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson Meridian Ellinwood... Apollo Ellsworth.... Emmett Emporia Ensign Erie Salem Eminence... Doric Fidelity
Arcana Douglass Dover Downs.. Dwight
Bouibon 1st and 3d Friday Pottawatomie 2d and 4th Monday Marshall
Greenwood.... Saturday on or bef. © e».. Tuesday on or bef. ® 2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4th Thursday
Harry E. Wickersham. George M. Lincoln William A. English Benjamin H. Fulton William A. Weikamp... Arthur B. Calame .TohnT. Bartley Andrew Anderson S. Frank Betters*
Alonzo R. Adams Warren W. Cordell Clilford Graham Elmer T. Meyer H. K. Herbert Harry E. Slaughter Clarence R. Long.. Roy Williams William Steckel Harry Maughermar.... Hubert E. Cole Edmund M. Fairbanks* Francis H. Curry Samuel O. Daugherty.. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Ralph C. Henderson Thursday on or bef. ®.... Edward Granerholz Wabaunsee.... 2d and 4tli Monday ,. Roberto. Day 2d and 4th Tuesday Fred C. Papenhausen.... Greenwood.... 1st and 3d Tuesday Ralph L. Marlin
Saturday on or bef ©.... Monday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday Butler 1st and 3d Thursday Chautauqua.. 1st and 3d Saturday Montgomery 2d and 4th Monday Elk Friday on or bef. ® Wednesday on or bef. ® Ellis Ellsworth 1st and 3d Monday Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Saturday ....
Leavenworth
Doniphan .... Saturday on or bel'. ®.... LoidZ. Kirby Butler Saturday on or bef. (i) =>.. Frank M. Burgess.... 2d Thursday Josoph.M. Tomson,. Osborne E. Roy Farwell 1st and 3d Thursday Louis C. Meyers
Eugene Abbott. Maurice M. Ginette. Paul Holmes. Thomas J. Wilson. G. P. W. Knuth. Alfred Carpenter. JohnE. Curl. Davis A. Brodbeck. George F. McClelland.
Joseph P. Hall. Edmund J. Runner. John H. Baker. Frank M. Marsh. Henry T. Brown. Chester C. Houston, Ralph M. Robertson. Newton Hill. Vernon L. Trenary. Arthur Fauteux. James M. Wilson. Clarke S. Pool. Charles W. Cleaver. William G. Davis, t Joseph A. Wells. William H. Beam. John R. Hauschildt. Homer A. White. James W. Konner.
Frank L. Brenner. James H. Allen. Harry Perkins. Charles B. Bates. Charles H. Swartz.
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No.
Gridloy
Grainfleld G r e a t Bend
Glen Elder
Glen Elder
G y p s u m City.,..
• G r e a t Bend
Gove City
Glrard
Fulton
• Constellation....
Name of Lodge
Glrard
Garden City..
Fulton
Location.
Communications.
Masters.
1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y :. Albert A. N a t t i e r T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®... 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
Staled
Charles W. Randall
1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Leonard L. Snodgrass S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® =.. J o h n C. H u f f t . . 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y
Washington... 2d a n d 4th T u e s d a y Harvey 1st and 3d T l m r s d a y
Elk ColTey
Anderson S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... Hazen D . Swift Clay W e d n e s d a y on or bef.®= Washington... 1st a n d 3d AVednesday ..
1st a n d 3d Wednesday .. B l z a E . Julich* .. McPherson.... S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® , Isb a n d 3d F r i d a y .'.. Johnson 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y Bourbon 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Anderson-. 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Smith S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. E . William Deardorfl Rice S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... Crawford ,,, 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Cloud 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Mitchell 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Sherman Gove 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y T h o m a s L. S t u r m a n 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y
County.
NAMES 6S' OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Christian Oltmanns.
Benjamin J . Sharrock. Louis M . Worthlngton.
E d w a r d Opie. R o b e r t o . Draper.
Camillo W. J u p e . Richard H . T h o m p s o n .
David G. McGiffln. Sophus N u t l a n d .
George B . D e n t . Ulysses G. Clary. L. D . W a l r a d . George P . Loary.
George W . Lockard.
Secretaries.
lb.
Jamestown
Independence.... lola Irving
. 107 38 112
227
Hamilton Hamlin Hanover Harper Hartford Haven HavensviUe.. HavUand Hays Hazclton Hopler Horington.... HiattvIIle Hiawatha Highland Hill C i t y Holsington... Holton Holyrood Hope Horace..... Horton Howard Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Humboldt... Huron Hutchinson..
301 185 09 200 193 208 34 409 195 203 398 307 210 35 1 281 331 42 343 288 352 320 155 348 327 400 29 72 140
| Jamestowq..
Fortitude lola Blue Valley..
Hamilton Hamlin Star Harper Hartford Friendship.... HavensviUe.. Haviiand Hays Charity Hepler Kansas Hiattvillo.... Hiawatha Smith ton Mlllbrook.... Holsington... Holton Holyrood Cyrus Horace Horton Hope Hoxlo Hoyt Hugoton Pacific Huron Reno...
Cloud,.
Montgomery. Allen Marshall;.....,
Greenwood... Brown Washmgton.. Harper Lyon Reno Pottawatomiel Kiowa Ellis Barber Crawford... Diclcinson.. Bourbon Brown Doniphan.. Graham Barton Jacltson Ellsworth... Dickinson.. Greeley Brown Elk Sheridan.... Jackson Stevens Alien Atchison..., Reno
WUliam R. Ansdell. John'H. Mott..
1st and 3d T u e s d a y
Frederick W, Ott. Louis N . Reagan. J o h n O. Chambers. Early A. Melvlh. Charles E . Cole. William J. W a t e r b u r y . Walter C. Richardson. H e n r y F . Glfford. R o b e r t S. Markwelh R o b e r t H. Haberleln. W m . C. Hagarriiiih.t George L. Skeltoli. C. Earl Williams. L u t h e r L. Hasseri^flug.t Allen J. T h o m a s . • Alvin L. Law. F r a n k A. Soderstrom, Vinnie S. Becker. Jolm H. Minnich. Alfred A. Peterson. J o h n R. Powell. Lewis A. Kirk. H i r a m A. Gilmore. Earl B, Mickey. F r a n k C. C h u b b . Cliff F . B e l l . Charles C. Strieby. Oliver M . Anderson. Roscoe C. Miller. E d w a r d H . Stewart. George M . Nelson. B u r t o n W. Forbes.
J e r e m i a h J. Shook Roscoe C. Berkley..,; Clarence O. Wilson Horace A. Lee Christian W. Rich H a r r y J. Astle Leslie G. M y e r s William L. Iford John Brumitt Archie M . Brown William T, Cochran Albert F, Sewart James D . W a r r e n R a y S. Z i m m e r m a n * William H. Hargis P l e a s a n t L. S t o u t Clarence E . Farnsworth. Lynn M. Thompson William F . Jenicek T h o m a s H. P a l m e r Thomas P. Tucker* Edward Tliurman Lester B. Fleak R. Nelson Long F r e d H . Butt,,.; James D. Barmore* J a m e s A. Campbell Francis D . Normile Chester E . L y m a n
J a m e s W. Smith... 2d and 4(;h T u e s d a y 1 St, 3d and 5th Tuesday. H a r r y H. Mateer,. J o h n F . Hoyt 2d and 4th S a t u r d a y
2d and 4 t h S a t u r d a y 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4tli F r i d a y 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y ., 2d a n d 4t,li F r i d a y T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®..., 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 1st M o n d a y J s t and 3d T u e s d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® =. 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y , S a t u r d a y on or bef, ® =. 1st T u e s d a y F r i d a y on or lief, ® 2d and 4th S a t u r d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4t).i W e d n e s d a y . 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4th T u e s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and od T u e s d a y 1st and 3d M o n d a y E v e r y Tliursday Co
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338 230 170 278 175
309 405
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Kansas City Kansas City ,,, Ivaiisas City Ivaiisas City Kansas City.... ICcnsington
.Junction City....
300 282 11 7
3 271 272 822
Location.
No.
Secretaries.
Leavenworth 1st and 3d Monday
August Wahl, Jr.* Jesse A. Hall
Llewellyn D. Burgess
Cyrus V. Phillips Thornton C. Thorpe
Timothy W. Shotts
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Henry E. Loonhardt 2d and 4th Friday
Edward W. Osgood.
Howard C. Tillotson. Edwin H. Varnum.f
Eugene J. Ralston.
Freeman F. Lyon.
Holmes W. Haviland.t Charles G. Lytle.f Robert J. McFarland.f Frank McDougall.f FredH. Mertel.t
Thomas L. Hill ... Monday Solomon ;^:I. Holbrook.... Edwin T. Wilson. Monday Wednesday .. Peter F. Meade* Thu sday
2d and 4th Thursday 1st and .3d Monday Allen 1st, 3d & 5th Thursday.. Medicine Valley Barber Friday on or bef. ÂŽ 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4 th Thursday Leavenworth 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Butler 2d and 4th Tuesday ., Douglas
Phillips
3d 3d 3d 3d
Masters.
DcvirdaH. Burcham*.... 1st, 3d & 5th Thursday.. Don C. McCombs* 1st and 3d Thursday Every Thursday Charles A. Knccht* 2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday BusscU M. Reynolds* 1st and 3d Wednesday ..
and and and and
Stated Communications
1st Hodgenian ... 1st Jewell 1st 1st
County.
Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... B. E. Slierman.. Wyandotte.... Kensington. Smith Anderson Kingman Mt. Moriah
Wyandotte Armoui-flale
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Maclcsvillo ... Madison Manliattan... Manlcato Maple City... Maple Hill..., Mapleton ...... Marion
10 Leavenworth. C8 Ijcavenworth, 287 Lebanon 152 Lobo 135 Lenexa 181 • Lenora 223 Loon 235 Leonard villc. 340 Leotl 27 Lo Roy 220 Lewis 300 Liberal 123 Liberty 154 Lincoln 397 Lindsborg 170 Linn 241 Linwood 219 Littio River... 204 Logan 26 Longton 231 Long Island... 243 Louisburg 198 Lucas 153 Luray 101 l-^yndon 192 Lyons
Macksville..., Madison Lafayette Mankato Maple City.. Maple Hill... Eldora Center
King Solomon .. Hiram Oak Lebo I^enexa Lenora .Toppa Garfield Leoti Nooslio Lewis Fargo Liberty Lincoln ;,., Lindsborg Fraternal Linwood Corner Stone... Logan Longton Long Island Peace Blue Hill Luray Euclid Royal 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday Saturday on or bef. ® .. 1st and 3d Thursday Saturday on or bet. ® •= 1st Friday
Stafford Greenwood.. Riley Jewell Cowley Wabaunsee.. Bourbon Marlon
Samuel G. Wiles William H. Coburn Roy A. Seaton Eugene M. Tyler Harrison D. Cooper*.. Arthur N. Winkler George W. Coyan Earl L. Magathan
John M. Feller 2d and 4th Thursday Charles H. Priedberg*.. 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday . Charles J. Arbuthnot... David W. Lloyd 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or bef ®... Raymond M. Moody.... Joseph V. Barbo 2d and 4th Thursda.y Frank M. Tabing 1st and 3d Saturday Saturday on or bef. ® <^ Charles A. Jolinson Dean Trueblood 2d and 4th Monday James D. Bolen 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4th Wednesday. James Sutherland Haddock W. Lane 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Saturday Emanuel R. Frobonius.. 1st and 3d Wednesday . Arthur C. Falen Saturday on or bef. ®... Henry J. Meierkord 1st and 3d Friday Thomas W. Martin 2d and 4th Saturday Daniel H. Crawford 2d and 4th Tuesday Wihiam M. Parhara 2d and 4th Wednesday. Charles H. Potter 1st and 3d Thursday Charles S. Adams 1st and 3d Monday Clarence W. Carter 1st and 3d Saturday Harry L. Mansfield 1st and 3d Tuesday Walter E. Pangburn 1st and 3d Saturday Roy W. Wright 2d and 4th Thursday Ralph C; Steiner
Leavenworth Leavenworth Smith Coffey Johnson Norton Butler Riley Wichita Coffey Edwards Seward Montgomery Lincoln McPhorson.... Washington .. Leavenworth Rice Phillips Elk Phillips Miami....! Russell Russell Osage Rice Charles L. Stark. Stanley B. Finley. Mordecai S. Amos. Ralph M. Cauthorn. Charles Gilliland. Franklin A. Adams. Don C. Campbell. Ralph E. Powers.
Leo F. Ryan. George A. Nelson. Henry C. Hoerman. Omar O. Browning. William T. Burtt. Abram Troup. Nelson Keys. Albert R. Hicks. Charles W. McNelly. Thomas B. Dinsmoor William S. Wallace. Wm. A. Cotterman. Burnie L. Wolfe.
Elmer McCool. George W. Leak, t George P. Jackson. Thomas L. Lewis. James P. Bridges. William L. Leidig. WiUiam J. Martin. Peter J. Stafford. David J. Davis. Elmer L. Gentry. Otis M. Hager. Arch G. Fee.
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McCraclcen
Marquette Marysville
Name of Lodge.
Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis
Munden
MuUinville
Muscotah
MuUinville.
M o u n d City M o u n d City Moundridge Moundridge M o u n d Valiey... Mount Hope Mount Hope
Moran
Merlden Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis
McPherson McPherson Meade Webb Medicine Lodge D e l t a
Mayetta McCi-aclcen
Location
No. Slated
Communications.
Masters.
Linn McPherson.... 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Wed. on or bef. ® = Sedgwiclf Wed. on or bef. ®=» Crawford 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. Republic Atchison 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
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Johii S. Fleming. Gebl'ge A. Taylor.
Ciiarles W. Kidd. Biii-ton B . Craig.
Jdseph T . Templeman.
Rliben T a p p e r .
Secretaries.
Carl J. S t o d d a r d
Robison E . Michener
W m . A. M c C o r m i c k T h o m a s W. Pearson
W a y n e Culloy. A n t h o n y A. Ruckcr. Doyle B . M u U i k i n . Harry M . Turner.
JameS L. T h a y e r , J r . .
W m . L. Schenkelberger.. Guthl-ie Kcplinger. H e n r y A. Strong.
McPherson.... 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y ,.. F r a n k R . B l a k e Marshall H e r m a n R. Fisher 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y Eush 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y Crawford ,,, 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y 2d a n d 4 t h "Wednesday.. Jefferson T h u r s d a y on or .after ® .. McPherson.... Meade S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y Jefferson 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y George W . M c C l u e r 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Cloud .2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. Elk 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a v Allen S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® «=..
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Oak Hill
Oxford
M o u n t Zion
N o r t o n vlUe
P a r k e r ville Parsons Labette
Clay
Jellerson Kingman
Reno
Wilson
1st and 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y T u e s d a y on or bef. ® 2d and 4th M o n d a y
Dwight M. Numbers.. Charles E . Burns Walter T. Haun.. G u y R. Massey*
Gust W. Trickle F r a n k W. Irwin H e n r y L. M u r p h y R a y Eley Adolph H. Conerus Wilbur G. D u n n * Orla L. Coleman H o m e r L. Ziegenbein R a l p h E . Meyer D a v i d C. Jewell Foy Weishaar Elmer S. N a n c e E v a n c U N . Heinlein* T h o m a s D. Heclvroot... Axsel L. Oveson Joiin E . Hartsell
T h o m a s A. Seifort Napoleon B. Ciouso... Harold A. Lockard.... G u y O. M c K i n l e y J a m e s O. Huglies Elmer B . Johnson Orvil L. Jackson John A. Hetzel William E . Bereman.. 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®.... Roy R. Holsinger 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. Fred W. Graves 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Carrol C. R a g a n Jesse C. Riggs*
1st and 3d S a t u r d a y 1st a n d Kd M o n d a y 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4tli T u e s d a y Tliursday on or bcf. ®... 2d and 4tli T u e s d a y
1st and 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 2d a n d 4 t h Wednesday.. M o u n t a i n Slope Oketo Marsiiall 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Olatlie 2d T h u r s d a y P o t t a w a t o m i e 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Oneida 1st and 3d Wednesday.... Signal 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y Osage Valley 2d and 4 t h Tuesday. 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y .TelTerson 1st and 3d Tliursday 1st and 3d F r i d a y Franklin 2d and 4 t h M o n d a y 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and 3d M o n d a y
N e w Albany....
Kepublic
Woodson Tuscan Walnut. Valley.. Ness
Narka
Neosho Falls Ness City Netawaka......... N e w Albany ,
334 253 186 25 19 188 323 J4i 24 160 14 63 18 400 62 165
»4'J ci90 94 82 191 130 81 142 43 317 199 266 319
George M . Coplin. HUgh C. Gresham. d l l v e r S. Reeves. ' riortell S. F i t c h . t
H i r a m B . Gordon. Cliftoh A. Spencer. Shellfey B. Keiser. Henry C. W a t e r s , Jr. Chatles Bheem. William J. W o r t h y . R o b e r t L. Steibler. Albfert B. Crane. Chai-ies S. Bixby. J o h n J. H a y s . Albbrt J. Buck. Rdbert H. M o n t g o m e r y . Btii'lus R o m s t c d t . H. W. Fossenden. d i a r i e s E. Blackburn. HBmer Jester.
William F . Shipman. Jolin W. Smith. J a m e s A. Songor. William L. Harris. Joslah B. Emory. Earl G. HOverstock. Alfred L. Morris. Benjamin O. Hagen. Charles W. Arnold. A b r a h a m L. Hare. Grove B. Seeloy. Perry Brunstetter. George F . W a s h b u r n .
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Glen R. Sewell
E a r l L . Barrett 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Charles A. Heller 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . Richard Meyer, J r T u e s d a y on or bef. ® = H a r r y N e p t u n e Louis R. Gates* 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y F r i d a y on or bef. ® o .. Cliarles L. Berkey, Jr.. 2d and 4tli AVcdnesday. Samuel A. Hindman.... 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Christian A. Johnson..
Jewell Riley Riley Brown Wyandotte.. Shawnee Rush Russell
Randall Farmers Ashlar Robinson Rosedalo Hesperian Walnut CityRussell
llandall Randolpb.'. Riloy Robinson Rosodale Rossvillo Rusli Center. Russell
Charles O. Ha\yks M a r c u s L. Friend
Peter O.Smith* L. H u b e r t Sterling William E . Cain Enos A. Nelson Jacob A. Frisch William W. Wines Jesse G. B a u g h m a n Harry J. Jackman DeLanson A. N . Chase. Charles H. Christman... Samuel S, P a r k e r George O. Rife Clyde N . H a r m e r John E. Whitman Manfred E . D e n n y
Masters.
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . 2d a n d 4tli Tuesday....
304 100 344 15U 333 111 21S 177
Communications.
S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®... 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y .... 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®. 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y . . . 2d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y .. 2d a n d 4 t h F r i d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®. 2d a n d 4 t h Saturday... 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h Tliursday..
Slated
Osage.. Gove ..
Bourbon Marion ; Jcfrerson Phillips Wyandotte... Crawford Meade Rooks Linn Franlciin Atcliison Brown Pratt Pratt Comanche....
County.
Quenemo.. Quinter
Quonomo.. Quintor
270 410
Name of Lodge.
P a w n e e Station Godfrey Peabody Halcyon Perry Perry Phillipsburg., Philllpsburg Piper Piper Pittsburg :. Pittsburg Plains Piains Paradise Plainville Eurelja Pleasanton McKinloy Pomona Kiclcapoo Potter Powliattan.... Powliattan Kilwinning.... Pratt R o b Morris... Preston Protection Protection
Location.
124 120 415 184 385 187 307 200 88 41 4 3G;< 205 332 384
No.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
H e n r y E . Burke.
H a r r y S. Boarg. I r a L . Mathias.t Charles E . V a n Vleck. Rosalva A. Russell. Arthur L. Boyd.
J a m e s A. Carroll. A r t h u r J. Peter.
Thomas M. Northup.
I v a n E . Morrison. Charles A. R u n y o n . E r n e s t E . Raines. E d g a r J. Close. J a m e s R. D u n l a p . t William W . Beine. Lewis E. Chamberlain. E a r l T . Gillespie. William C. Blaker. E d w a r d G. Swayzo. J o h n H . Powers. Charles D . Kinnear. Charles R. Mawdsley. George N . Hall. L a u r a n c e C. Rowland.
Secretaries.
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Allen Cherokee Republic Scott Mitchell
Spring Hill
Topeka
Tonganoxle
Orient
Leavenworth
Stafford Rice Sterling Cheyenne.. .. St. Francis Stafford Pottawatomie.... Pottawatomie Newahcuba,, . Summerfleld,. Marshall Summerflold Sylvan Grove.... Sylvan Grove...; Sylvia Sylvia Hamilton ...
Spring Hill SlafTord Sterling St. Francis
Sliawnee Mitchell Smith Center .... Western Star.... Smith Soldier Solomon City.... Dickinson .... South Haven Ford
Silver Lake
Sa(Iordvli:e
Arthur D. Lowranco Saturday on or bef. ® =.. George L. Plieniele* 1st and 3d Wednesday .. FlaviusO. Burket* 1st and 3d Friday Harry R. Blanchard*
Estile M. Egan. Merlin C. Harris. Carl W. Nellls.t Evan Davis.t
William C. Obley. 1st and 3d Thursday Benjamin A; Strickler .... George D. Adams. 1st and 3d Monday Clyde E. Beymer. Joseph T. Miller* 2d and 4th Saliurday William G. Taylor. Thursday on or bef. ® w Roy W. Cox.. Sherd Barcus. Alfred L. Wright. 1st and'Sd Monday James R. Drain. l.st and 3d Wednesday .. C. Fred Lipke. 2d and 4th Tuesday Harry W. Whitlatch. 2d and'4th Monday Chester M. Williams. Saturday on or bef. ® =.. Nial V. Napier. 1st and 3d Tuesday William B. Fulton* WiUlam E. Fuller. 1st and 3d Thursday Sol Weil. Leslie L. Rudebough* Monday or on bef. ® 1st and 3d Saturday Charles H. Ferguson. William F. Buchanan, t Wednesday on or bef. ®.. Lloyd J. Cochran, t Thursday on or bef. ®.... Grant E. Kelsey* Aaron E. Pearson. 1st and 3d Thursday George A. Marty. 1st and 3d Tuesday Jesse G. Fleming. William L. Fisher 2d and 4th Thursday Waiter S. Custer. 2d and 4 th Tuesday Earl M. Blue. 1st Tuesday Harry A. Davis. WiUlam S. Tacldey 1st and 3d Thursday Ira D. Osborn. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Charles J. Boyle George N. Samuels. Saturday on or bef. ® Herbert P. Lowe. 1st and 3d Thursday Hugo H. Rauschelbach. Condit W. Dilley Reuben M. Jaqua. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Ronald B. McKay. 1st and 3d Monday George Mohler. Thomas H. May. 1st and 3d Tuesdav Henry D. Maitland. 1st and 3d Saturday Frederick G. Bergen Hans Petersen. Thursday on or bof. ® .... Harry J. Van Lewen* Lew W. Coleman. 1st and 3d Tuesday Harry E. Walter. William E. Fatten 1st and 3d Thursday 5^
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Wakarusa Wa-Keeney Wakefield
White Church.... White City 380' White City White Cloud White Cloud 78
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Tyro Bourbon
Montgomery
Troy
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Topoka (North) Golden Rule
Localton.
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No.
Masters.
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday Saturday on or bef. ® Saturday on or bef. ® =.. Saturday on or bef. ® ... 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday .. , Saturday on or bef. ® =».. 1st and- 3d Tuesday 2d and 4 th Thursday 2d and 4tli Monday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th-^londay 'J'uesday on or bp.f. ® Saturday on or bef. ® =.. 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4th Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday ..
Charles H. McDufTle.
Albert W. Soller.' Henry C. Willson.
John W. Bingham. William P. Eau. Ora Blankenship. Joseph E. Smith.
Joseph H. Johnson.
Eugene S. Talcott. Virgil P. Murray.
Horu'y M. Griffith. William A. lies.
Edward T. Martin. James H. Wright.
John Wooldridge.
Henry L. Sherburne, t
Secretaries.
William F. Turrentiue.... Claude J. Wood. Bert Story* Russell R. Dodderldge. William H. McCahan Emll L. Marker.
Alexander B. Manson Arthur W. Lynn. Fredericlc R. Ireland Herman G. Huckstadt.-... Robert L. Arnold.
William D. Starling
1st and 3d Wednesday .. AVilliamB. Mitchell 1st and 3d Thursday Arthur E. Warner
1st Saturday after ® Isl and 3d Saturday .,,, William H. Nation*
2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st Monday and 2d Sat.. Warren D. Allison 2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4tli Friday
Staled Cotnmunicattons.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Jefferson
Winfleld
Winchester
Winneld
1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or bef. ® «».. 2d and 4th Tuesday Harry E. Atchison* 1st and 3d Monday Otto R Souders* 2d and 4th Wednesday..
Frank G. Cunningham. George B. Conklin. William H.McCoin.t John J. Fegtly.t Albert D. Taylor, t Rufus K. Trivett. •
*Postofflce Addresses. 22,5—1209 Tyler St. 233—Wilmot. 239—Shaw. 271—1233 Osage Ave. 272—915 N. 10th St. 296—R. R. No. 3. 303—Eaton Hotel. 312—Sublette. 313—Denton. 319—Adams. 322—1301 S. 34th St. 333—539 CoUoge St. 337—Lyons, R. No. 3. 338—Mildred. 342—Dexter. 352—Tribune. 359—Vesper. 364—Wichita, R. F. D. No, 1. 365—Leavenworth, R. No. 3. 369—1031 Armstrong Ave. 372—Arrington. 378—Nashville. 382—Delavan. 383—Atwood. 387—St. Clere. 406—Rolla. 411—Severy, R. R. No. 2.
*Posloffice Addresses. 3—1114 Splitlog. 7—Fort Riley. 9—041 Massachusetts St. 13—Soldier. [7—527 Kansas Ave. 18—339 Cherry St. 32—R. R. No. 23. 35—511 N. 7th St. 47r—Ijniontown. 50—Topeka, R. No. 0. 51—1131 N. Central Ave. 52—Belvue. 54-—Merriam. IS—101 Delaware St. 70—Wakarusa, R. F. D. 30—Care Western Union. 10—N. Monroe and Saywell Sts. 92—Fort Scott, R. No. 3. 96—Bethel. 99—1734 S. Wichita St. 117—1731 Morgan Ave. 124—Arcadia, R. R. No. 2. 139—Newton, R. F. D. 158—913 S. 7th St. 180—Minneapolis. 188—Fostorla. 190—Reno. 194—1017 Joplin St. 202—Minneapolis. 2 09—Bavaria.
1st and 3d Wednesday ..
MASTERS. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Woodson
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SECRETARIES. iPostofflce Addresses. 3—1504 Central Ave. . 6—801 Massachusetts St. 9—Lawrence National Bank BJdg 17—109 W. 6th Ave. 35—512 Shawnee St. 47—IBronson, Route 4. 50—Topeka, Route 6. . 51—1400 Topeka Ave. 54—Merriam. 59—Mile. 68—811 Kiowa St. 74—116 Clark St. 86—143 S. Hillside Ave. 90—1219 N. Jackson St. 96—Bethel. 99—211 S. Main St. 117—1611 Corning Ave. 158—423 Commercial St. 194—313 Main St. 225—815 Topeka Ave. 230—725 N. Cedar St. 271—1029 Pacific Ave. 272—Court House. 303—506 S. Fern St. 308—Raymond. 322—3506 Ruby Ave. 333—35 N. Henning Ave. 365—Leavenworth, R. No. 3. 369—3021 N. 22d St. 385—Bonner Springs. 398—R. R. No. 1. 413—Haggard.
Alvin R, Highflll*
John W. Depew.
Bert Mackie.t
1st and 3d Monday Earl W Ray* 1st and 3d Wednesday .. George W. Richter. Jefferson Saturday on or bef. ® .... Woodford C. Byington.. J. Glenn Hunsucker. McPherson... 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Thursday Newton C. Stinebaugh.... David O. Watts
Franklin
Sedgwick
Butler
MASTERS.
=» And two weeks thereafter.
Yates Center
Wichita Albert Pike
White Water Whiting Wichita Wichita Wichita Williarasburg Wilraore Wllsey
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February,
ALPHABETICAL LIST OP LODGES. I^ame, No. Acacia 8 Active 168 Adams 88 Advance 114 Albert Pike 303 Alden 308 Allen a55 Alma 161 Alpha 282 Alta Vista 857 Altoona 118 Americas 108 Anchor 224 Anthem 284 Anthony 200 Apollo 297 Arcadia 328 Arcana 31 ArRonla 285 Arnia 408 Armourdale 271 Ashland 277 Ashlar 344' Attica 262 Atwood 164 Auburn 32 Avon 805 Axtell 284 Barney 279 Baxter 71 Seattle 269 Belle Plalne .... 173 Belleville 129 Benedict. 403 Benevolent 98 Beo Hur 822 Bennington 180 Beuiah 291 Black Diamond 274 Blue Hill 198 Blue Rapids ...'. 169 Blue Valley 112 Bollng 365 Bonner Springs 366 Bourbon 268 Bralnerd 280 Brookvllle 209 Buffalo 379 Burlington 66 Burr Oak 178 Burrton 182 Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cherry vale Chetopa Otrclevllle Clay Center OIlftoD
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 203 247 365 119 137 73 20 184 122
IjOcation. Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden, Allen. Alma. Jetniore. Alta Vista. Altoona. Ainerlcus. Williamsburg. Scott. Anthony, Ellis, Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonla. Arnia. Kansas Olty, Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell, Dlghton: Baxter Springs. Beattle, Belle Plalne. Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas Olty. Bennington. Bunker Hill. Weir City, Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Bollng, Bonner Springs, Bronson, Whitewater, Brookvllle. BufTalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton. Arlington, Caney. Grenola, Canton, Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marlon. Kazelton, Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee, Cherryvale. Chetopa. Olrclovllle. Clay Center. Clifton.
Name. No. Tjocation, Climax 411 Climax. Clinton 233 Burden, Coats 384 Coats, Comanche 295 Coldwater, Constellation... 85 Fredonlo, Coolldge 316 CooUdge, Corinthian 79 Burllngame, Corner Stone... 218 Little River, Cosmos 278 Kiowa, Council Grove.. 36 Council Grove, Coyvllle 67 Coyvllle, Crescent 133 Arkansas City, Cuba 362 Cuba, Cyrus 288 Hope, Delavan 875 Delavan, Delaware 98 White Church. Delphian 44 Garnett. Delphos 202 Delphos. Delta 77 Medicine Lodge. Denlson 372 Denlson. DeSoto 40 DeSoto. Devon 92 Devon. Dexter 166 Dexter. Dlrlgo 226 Haddam, Doric 83 Eudora, Douglass 161 Douglass, Dover 138 Dover, Downs 204 Downs, Dwlght 374 Dwlght, Easton 45 Easton, Edna 845 Edna, Eldora 28 Mapleton, Elllnwood 217 Elllnwood, Ellsworth 146 Ellsworth, Emerald 289 Lakln. Eminence 205 Eskrldge. Emraett 387 Emmett. Emporia 12 Emporia. Ensign... 413 Ensign. Equity 131 Fontana. Erie 76 Erie. Euclid 101 Lyndon, Eureka 88 Pleasanton. Excelsior 115 Unlontown. Fargo 300 Liberal. Farmers 166 Randolph. Fidelity 106 Eureka. Formoso 336 Formoso. Fortitude 107 Independence. Fostoria 392 Fostorla. Frankfort 67 Frankfort. Fraternal 170 Linn. Frederick 387 Frederick, Freeport 388 Freeport, Friendship 206 Haven, Frontier 104 Washington, Fulton 210 Fulton, Galena'. 194 Galena, Galva 251 Galva. Gardner 65 Gardner, Garfield 236 Leonardvllle. Gay lord 183 Gaylord, Geneseo 381 Geneseo, Gllead 144 Yates Center. Glrard 93 Glrard. Glasco., 292 Glasco. Glen Elder 294 Glen Elder
1916-17. Name. No. Godfrey 124 Golden Rule 90 Goodlnnd 321 Gove Cltv 302 Gralnfleld 381 Grand View 376 Great Bend 15 Greeley 211 Greenleaf 232 Greenwood 103 Gypsum City ... 328 Halcyon 120 Halstead 40 Hamilton 301 Hamlin 185 Hancock 311 Harmony 91 Harper 200 Hartford 193 Haven 157 HavensvUle 31 Havlland 409 Hays 195 Hebron 314 Henri 190 Hepler 398 Hesperian Ill Hlattvllle aifi Hiawatha 35 Highland 298 Hiram 68 Holslngton 331 Holton 42 Holyrood 313 Home 89 Hope 165 Horace 352 Horton 826 Hoxle....: 348 Hoyt 327 Hugoton 400 Huron 72 Ionic 254 lola 38 Jamestown 227 Jefferson 84 Jennings 360 Jewell 11 Joppa 223 Kansas 307 Kaw 272 Kensington 405 Keystone 102 Klckapoo 4 Kilwinning .... 285 Klncald 338 King David 416 King Solomon's. 10 Kiowa 293 Klrwln 175 LaOrosse 330 LaOygne 61 Lafayette 16 LaHarpe 325 Lake 50 Landmark 218 Lane 339 Larned 167 Latham 401 Lawrence 6 Leavenworth... 2 Lebanon 221 Lebo 152
GRAND LODGE OF Location. Pawnee Station. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove City. Gralntleld. Bucklln. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum Olty. Peabpdy. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenw'rth. Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. South Haven. HaveusvlUe. 1-laviland. Hays. Grklley. Tonganoxle. Hepler. RossvUle. HlattvUle. Hiawatha. Green. Leavenworth. Holslngton. Holton. Holyrood. Centralla. Howard. Horace. Horton. Hoxle. Hoyt. Hugoton. Huron. St. .lolin. lola. Jamestown. Winchester. Jennings. .lewell City. Leon. Herlngton. Kansas Clt.y. Kensington. Coffeyvllle. Potter. Pratt. Klucald. Ohanute. Leavenworth. Greensburg. Klrwln. LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Lamed. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandla. Lebo.
425
KANSAS.
Name. No. Lenexa 135 Lenora -. 181 Leotl 310 Lewis 220 Liberty 123 Lincoln 154 LIndsborg 397 Llnwood 241 Logan 264 Long Island .... 231 Longton 20 Lotus 280 Luray 153 Lyra 250 Macke.v 48 Macksvllle 371 Madison 190 Mankato S7 Maple City 342 MapleHlll 370 Marmaton 245 Marquette 353 Mary svl lie 91 Ma.vetta 393 McCracken 58 McDonald 383 McKlnley 41 McPherson 172 Medicine Vall'y. 2ti0 Melody 400 Melvern 22 Memphis 108 Merlden 238 Meridian 126 Milan 255 MlUbrook 281 Mlltonvale 212 Minneapolis 143 Mistletoe 269 Mollne 287 Morland 414 Morrill 373 Morton 258 Mound City 33 Moundrldge 348 Mountain Slope 186 Mount Hope ... 238 Mount Morlah . 179 Mount Vernon . 145 Mount Zlon 286 Mulberry 281 Mulllnvllle 399 Mulvane 201 Munden 128 Musciitah 116 Mystic Tie 74 Naphtall 310 Narka 349 Natoma 390 Nemaha 13 Neosho 27 Newahcuba 189 New Albany.... 81 Newton 142 Nickerson 43 Nine Mile 49 Nlnnescah 230 Norcatur 317 Norton 199 Norwich 319
Location. Lenexa. Lenora. Leotl. Lewis. Liberty. Lincoln. Llndsborg. Llnwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth. Efflngham. MacksvlUe. Madison. -Munkato. Maple City. • Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. MarysvlUe. .Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. . Pomona. McPherson. Lake City. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Merlden. Elk Falls. Milan. Hill City. Miltonvale. Minneapolis. Conway Springs. Mollne. Morland. ' Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundrldge. • Oberlln. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Belolt. Nortonvllle. Mulberr.vGrove. Mulllnvllle. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta. Almena. Narka. • Natoma. Corning. LeRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nickerson Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
Oak Oak Hill Oakley Occidental Oketo
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo.
287 a34 253 207 25
PROCEEDINGS
426 JN'awic. Olathe Olive Olive B r a n c h . . . Onaga Oneida Orient. Osage V a l l e y . . . Oskaloosa Ottawa Oxford
i>>'o. 19 350 212 188 323 51 24 14 18 1U3
Location. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatonile. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. O.xford.
Pacific Palestine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker Parkervllle Parsons Patmos Peace Perrv .'. Phllilpsburg.... Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star Pottawatomie.. Powhattan P r a i r i e Q,ueen.. Preston Protection Prudence
2!) 127 23 37 290 341 1(>8 117 97 243 415 184 385 187 3U7 1.30 52 3B3 170 283 384 100
Humboldt. Bdgerton. Baldwin. Paola. PlnlnvlUe. Parker. ParkervlUe. Parsons; EllJorado. l/oulsburg. Perry. Phllllpsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. M a r y s . Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Columbus.
Quenemo Quinter
270 Q u e n e m o . 410 C^uinter.
Randall Reno RIdgeway.;. ... Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R.E.Sherman.. Rosedale Royal . Russell
304 140 02 8 159 332 369 333 192 177
Randall. Hutchinson. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. K a n s a s Olty. Rosedale. Ijvons. Russell.
102 305 228 (iO 59 298 312 100 351 249 4(17 1.39 .39 313 54 141 223 214 1 240 105 388
Sabetha. SafTordvllle. Esbon. Sallna. Barnard. Wilson. Santa Fe. Osborne. Soanimon. Scottsvllle. Scrnnton. Sedgwick. Seneca. Severance. Shawnee. Osage Olty. Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier. Solomon Olty. Spearville.
Sabetha Saffordvllle Salem Sallna Saltville Samaria S a n t a Fe Saqul Scammon Scottsville Scranton Sedgwick Seneca .Severance Shawnee Sigiial Slloam Sincerity Smithton Soldier Solomon Spearvllle
OF THE
February'
]Vame. iN'o. Splvey 347 Spring Hill 56 St. B e r n a r d 222 S a i n t F r a n c i s .. 404 St. . l o h n s 113 St. T h o m a s 300 Stafford ..252 Star 09 Sterling 171 Stohrville 308 Sumner 203 S u m m e r f l e l d . . . 354 Sunflower 8fi Sutton 85 S v l v a n G r o v e . . . 359 Sylvia 391 .Syracuse 309
Location. Spivey. Spring Hill. Dodge City. ' Ralnl Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Hanover. Sterling. Bluff O l t y . Caldwell. Summerfleld. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. .Syracuse.
Temple..! Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tvrian Tyro Union Unity Urbana
287 149 17 30 .55 ,358 82 213 240 380 7 278 239
McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. G a r d e n City. Tyro. . l u n c t i o n City. Clear W a t e r . Urbana.
V a l l e y C e n t e r .. Valley Falls.... Vermillion Vesper. Virginia Vulcan
304 21 320 130 315 229
Valley C e n t e r . Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut.
Wakarusa 402 Wa-Keeney 148 Wakefield 390 Waldron.: 377 Wallace 318 W a l n u t C i t v . . , . 215 W a l n u t V a l l e y . 191 Waniego 75 Washington... 5 Wathena 04 Waverly 244 Wel3b 275 Wellington 150 WellsvUle 350 W e s t e r n S t a r . . . 174 W e s t m o r e l a n d . 2.57 Wetmore 53 W h i t e Citv 380 W h i t e C l o u d . . . 78 Whiting 250 Wichita 99 Wilmore 412 Wllsey 382 Wlndom 276 Winfleld HO Woodson 121 Wyandotte 3 Xenia 47 Zenda 378 Zeredatha 80
Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefleld. Waldron. Wallace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. Wellsvllle. Smith Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. W h i t e City. W h i t e Cloud. AVhitlng. Wichita. Wllmore. Wllsey. Wlndom. Winfleld. Toronto. K a n s a s Olty. Xenia. Zenda. Cottonw'd Falls.
GRAND LODGE OF
1916-17.
427
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County. Allen
IjOcation. '
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Name. Pacific
lola
29 38 325 245 315 212 44 211 338 305 5 158 48 72 4 116
Potter Charity L a k e City Medicine Lodge
Medicine Valley Delta
268 278 260 77 217 15 331
Devon
Fort Scott Fulton Garland Hiattville Mapleton Pawnee Station Unfontown
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Fulton Memphis Hiattville
M y s t i c Tie
KiiMor
28 124 115 47
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74 151 97 401 22S 30 280
Cottonwood Falls Saffordville
Saffordville
80 395
Elgin
Olive
355 350 136
AVelrUity ..Chej'eiine
108 216
186 35 326 373 363 159
Morrill
White Water .
268 92 8 210
-....- . S a i n t F.rancis
Black Diamond ..,.-... S a i n t Francis......
71 100 194 351 274
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Location.
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February,
THE
COUNTIES—Continued. JVajne.
Ifo.
Clark.
Ashland .
Ashland
277
Clay ..
Clay Center. Clirton Green Oak Hill Wakefield... Clyde Concordia . Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale. Burlington. Grldley Lebo Le Roy Waverly Ooldwater.. Protection . Wllmore ...
Clay Center Clifton Highland Oak Hill Wakefield Prairie Queen .. St. John's Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale Burlington Hebron Lebo Neosho Waverly Comanche Protection Wllmore
134 122 2«6 334 306
Arkansas City. Burden Dexter Maple City Winfleld Arcadia Arma Cherokee Glrard Hepler McGune Mulberry Grove. Pittsburg... Walnut Jennings. Oberlin ... Norcatur. Abilene Herington .... Hope Solomon City Doniphan Highland .... Severance .., Troy Wathena White Cloud ,
Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City Winfield Arcadia Arma Cherokee Glrard Hepler Temple Mull")erry Pittsburg Vulcan .Tennings Mountain Slope Norcatur Benevolent Kansas Cyrus Solomon Arcana Smithton Severance Troy Wathena White Cloud.... Pal my ra Doric Lawrence Acacia Mt.Moriah Le%vis Meridian Canopy Hope Longton Mollne
138 2:f3 156 342 110
Cloud
Coffey.
Comanche . Cowley .
Crawford.
Dickinson .
Doniphan ,
Douglas.
Edwards Elk
Baldwin.. Eudora Ijawrence Ijawrence Kinsley. Lewis... Elk Falls. Grenola .. Howard .. Tjongton.. MoUne....
170 113 292 227 242 314 152 27 244 295 384 412
329 408 119 98 398 237 261 187 229 360 186 317 98 307 288 •105 31 1 313 55 64 23 83 6 179 220 126 248 166 26 267
GRAND
1916-17.
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
L I S T OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S — County,
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Continued.
Location. 297 195
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays Ellsworth H o l y rood Wilson
Apollo Hays Ellsworth ... H o l y rood Samaria
P l n n e y . ..
Garden City...
Tyrlan
Ford
Bucklln Dodge City . . . . Spearvllle
Grand View St. B e r n a r d Spearvllle .
376 222
Franklin.
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Wellsville Williamsburg
Lane Ottawa Melody M c K l n l e y .. Wellsville.. Anchor
339 18 400 41 356 224
Geary .....
J u n c t i o n City
Union
Gove
Gove City Gralnjield Qulnter
Gove C i t y . . Grainfleld.. Q,uiuter
302 381 410
Graham...
Hill City Morland Cimarron
Mlllbrook.. Morland.,..
283 414
Preston Ensign
283 413
Horace
352
Climax Fidelity .... Greenwood. Madison Twin Grove Hamilton...
411 106 16S 196 213 301
Coolldge Syracuse ...
318 309
A n t h o n v ... Attica S t o h r v i l l e .. F r e e p o r t ... Harper W a l d r o n ...
200 262 368 389 20« 377
Burrton Halstead Newton Sedgwick
Burrton .... Halstead ... Newton Sedgwick...
46 142 189
Haskell
Santa Fe
S a n t a Fe ...
312
Hodgeman
Jetmore
Alpha
J a c k s o n ....
OlrcleviUe Denison Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka Soldier Whiting
Clrcleville.. Denison ....' Holtou Hoyt Mayetta Polar Star.. Soldier Whiting...
Ellis
Gray
Ensign Greeley Greenwood
Hamilton. Harper
Harvey
146 343 298
Horace Climax Eureka Fall River Madison Severy Hamilton Coolldge Syracuse Anthony Attica Bluff C i t y Freeport H.arper Waldron
20 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County:
Location.
jVame:
No.
Jefferson.
Merlden Nortonvllle Osknloosa McLouth V a l l e y Kails Winchester ferry
Merlden Mt. Zlon Oskaloosa Lyra Valley Falls .... Jefferson Perry ,
415
Jewell.
B u r r Oak Esbon Fornioao Jewell City Mankato Randall
B u r r Oak Salem Formoso .Tevvell Mankato Randall
178 228 336 11 87 304
Johnson.
De Soto Edgertoli Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill
De S o t o Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill
40 127 65 136 la 54 56
Kearny
Lakln
Emerald
Kingman .
Kingman Norwich Splvey Zeuda
Ninnescah Norwich Splvey Zenda
230 Slil 847 878
Kiowa.
Qreensburg Havlland MulllnvUle
Kiowa Havlland MulllnvUle
293 409 399
Labette ,
Chetopa Edna Mound Valley Oswego Parsons
Chetopa Edna Landmark Adams.. Parsons
73 345 218 68 117
'.
236 208 14 258 21 84
Lane
Dlghton
Barney
279
Leavenworth.
Bollng Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth L i n wood Tonganoxle
Bollng Easton Hancock N i n e Mile Leavenworth ... K i n g Solomon's Hiram LInwood Henri
365 46 311 49 2 • 10 88 241 190
Lincoln
Barnnrd Lincoln Sylvan Grove
Saltvllle Lincoln Sylvan Grove...
69 154 359
Linn.
Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotus La Cygne Mound City Parker Eureka
286 ei 33 341
TiOgan.,
Oakley
Oakley
2S3
L y o n ..
Allen Aruerlcus Emporia Hartford
Allen Amerlcus Emporia Hartford
336 109 12 183
GRAND
1916-17.
LODGE
OF
431
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Marlon
Florence , M a r l o n .. Peabody.,
Advance . Center ... Halcyon.
114 147 120
Marshall.
Axtell Seattle Blue Rapids . Frankfort Irving Marysville ... Oketo Summerfleia. Vermillion... WatervlUe ...
Axtell Seattle Blue Rapids . Frankfort.... B l u e V a l l e y .. Marysville ... Oketo Sumnierfleld VerniUlion... Sutton
234 259 169 67 112 91 25 354 320 85
McPlierson .
Canton Galva McPherson. Moundrldge . "Windum M a r q u e t t e .., Llndsborg
Canton . Gal v a . M c P h e r s o n .. Moundrldge . Wlndoni Marquette ... Llndsborg...
197 251 172 348 276 353 397
Meade.
Meade . Plains .
Webb.. Plains .
275 367
Miami.
Fontana Loulsburg... Osawatotule . Paola
Equity Peace Osage V a l l e y . Paola
131 243 24 37
Mitchell.
Belolt Cawker City Glen E l d e r . . Simpson S c o t t s v U l e ..
Mt. V e r n o n . Cawker City Glen Elder.. Sincerity S c o t t s v U l e ..
145 125 294 214 349
Montgomery .
Caney Cherry vale CoffevvUle ElkClty Independence, Liberty Tyro
Oaney Cherry vale. Keystone... Carson Fortitude... Liberty Tyro
324 137 102 132 107 123
Morris.
Council G r o v e . Delavan Bwlght ParkervUle W h i t e City Wilsey
Council Grove . Delavan Dwlght ParkervUle White City Wilsey
88 375 374 168 380
Oentralla. C o r n i n g .. Oneida S a b e t h a .. Seneca.... Wetmore .
Home Nemaha.. Oneida S a b e t h a .. Seneca Wetmore.
13 323 162 39 53
Chauute. Erie T h a y e r .. Urbana.. Ohanute.
Cedar Erie Thayer Urbana King David .
103 78 149 239 416
-Memalia
Neosho
Ness
I Ness City .
W a l n u t Valley .
PROCEEDINGS
432
February,
OF THE
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. J\'anie.
Location.
County.
JVo.
Norton .
Almena Lenoi-a Norton
Naphtall Jjenora Norton
310 181 199
Osage
Burllngame Carbonciale . . . . L.yn(U)n Metvern O s a g e Olt.v Overbrook Quenemo Scranton
Oorlnthlan Carbondale Euclid Melvern Signal RIdgeway Qiienemo Sci'anton
79 70 101 22 141 (12 270 407
Alton Downs Natoma Osborne
Occidental Downs Natoma Saqul
207 204 390 160
Ottawa
Bennington Delphos Minneapolis ...
Bennington Delphos i l l n n e n p o l l s ...
180 202 143
Pawnee
Larned
Larned
107
Phnilps
Klrwln Logan Longlsland P h l l l l p s b u r g ...
Klrwln Logan Long Island P h l l l l p s b u r g ...
175 2«4 231 184
Pottawatomie.
Emmetfc Fostoria HavensvUle Onaga St. M a r y s Waniego Westmoreland
Emmett Fostoria HavensvUle Onaga Pottawatomie. Wamego Westmoreland
387 392 34 188 62 75 257
Pratt .
Ooats Pratt Preston
Coats Kilwinning Rob Morris
394 265 332
Rawlins.
Atwood McDonald
Atwood McDonald
Reno .
Arlington Haven Hutchinson Nlckerbon Sylvia Turon
Cable Friendship Reno NIekerson Sylvia Turon
299 208 140 43 391 358
Republic.
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Scandla
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Lebanon
129 302 12S 349 221
Rice
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Little River... Lyons Sterling
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone . Royal Sterling
247 337 361 219 192 171
GRAND LODGE OF
1916-17.
433
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
JS'ame.
Garfield
Rlley Rilej'
Walnut City
291 198-
Salina
209 Sis 60
Scott City Mount Hope Wichita Wichita Wichita
330 5S 215
Blue Hill
Russell
Scott
235 16 166 344 2P0 189
Plainville
Blinker HlH
Ko.
153 177
284
Unity Wichita Albert Pike
258 273 238 364 86 99 303 • 300
Rlloam
32 138 111 60 17 51 90 225 402 348 321
Smith
Stafford
..
ms
...
Stafford St. John
Oak
405 287 174
Stafford
371 252 254 406
Thomas
Belle Plaine Caldwell Conway Springs Milan
Milan
285 173 203 269 255 201 165 157 150
Colbv
St. Thomas
306
Belle Plaine
434
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
L I S T «F L O D O B S B Y C O U N T I E S — C o n t i n u e d . Locciiion.
County.
Name.
No. 14S
Alta Vista
Alta Vista
Maple Hill
Maple Hill
101 357 a05 370 318 232 226 (iU 170 104
J)lrlgo Star
Wichita Wilson
Leotl Benedict Buffalo OoyvlUe
.
IjCOtl
340
'
118 403 379 57 «5 94 81
Buffalo Coyvllle New Albany
82 121 144 Boriner Springs
Piper Rosedale White Church
R o g e r E. S h e r m a n Piper
•.
366 3 271 272 322 869 385 333 96
Kame.
Andale Chikaskla St. J o h n s
County.
Sedgwick Sumner Atchison .lohnson
Big Springs ... Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie B l a i n e Harper Bluff City Bluff City
Argonla
Location.
1870
1808 1868
1800
18C0.
Disp. ReCii.
1887' 1898 1904
1881 1884
1000
1859
Disp. MevVd.
(Master reported that no meetings had been held, and
Charter Surrendered.
337 F e b . 18, 1891 313 F e b . 20, 1889
) Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge No. \ 238, Feb. 2,1894.
Remarks.
( Dropped from roil account organlza(tlon Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1802. j Disp. Issued as Big Springs Lodge, but Oct. 16, 1807 (Consol.with Westmoreland Lodge No. F e b . 18, 1897 ( 207, May 18,1894.
Charter Revoked.
'
(No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned ) to the Grand Master.
Oct. 15, 1807 F e b . 18, 1891 F e b . ; « , 1&S7 J a n . 3. 1912 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1801 Oct. 10, 1800 Oct. 21, 1803. Oct. 15, 1801
9 Oct. 19, 1857
02 253 285 20 30 37
.Vo. Chartered.
Remarks.
( room, dispensation was returned. i Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a N statement that owing to the lodge being located so near ( Aurarla'Lodge,lt was deemed best to have butone lodge.
CHAETEHED LODGES (DEFUNCT).
1899 1808 1857 1878 1884 1808 1885 18% 1903
1800
1857
Disp. Issued.
Ijeavenworth . Delaware Denver Englevale Crawford Englevale Ijeavenworth.. Leavenworth . Adelpha Douglas Leota McPherson Ijlndsborg LIudsborg Ottawa Friendship Crawford Opolls Opolls Powhattan Buckeye Wheaton Pottawatomie Wheaton
j\^amc.
1803
Coffey
County.
Burlington
BurlliiRton
Location.
D E F U N C T LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
en
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Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 17, 1865
Rising Sun..
Bourbon
Fort Scott ...
Leavenworth . Calvary
Leavenworth . L a n d m a r k . .
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Douglas , M a r l o n .. McVherson
Shawnee .
Indlanola
Lecompton . LlncolnvUle Phoenix .. ..
Oct. 18, IX)» Feb. 20, 1889 J a n . Feb. 19, 1885 Dec.
Oct. 16, 1807 Oct.
Oct. 16, 1866
Oct. 21, 1862
1860 188.3 Dee. l^J.TO Dec. 1876 Dec.
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
Golden City. Triune High Prairie Ida
Brown Leavenworth Repvibllc
G o l d e n Olty .. Hiawatha High Prairie . Ida 16, 22, 18, 18,
Oct. 16, 1872
Alpha
F o r t Gibson ..
Oct. 20, 1808
Oct. 16, 1860
Frankfort... Lily
Lecompton .. LlncolnvUle . Lindsborg .
Remarks.
I C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Godfrey L o d g e N o . ( 124, M a r c h 26,1804.
I C h a r t e r Issued d i r e c t b y G r a n d L o d g e Feb. 19, 1903 i F e b r u a r y 17,1898.
. Charter Revoked.
1, 1896 5. 1888,
19, 1870
17, ISaS, 17, 1892 17, 1881.
i
C o n s o l i d a t e d w i t h Bluff City L o d g e No. 313, J u n e 18,1892. Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8. a n d n a m e c h a n g e d t o R i s i n g S u n L o d g e N o . 8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a t i o n G r a n d L o d g e I n d . Ter. In liJTS. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a t i o n G r a n d L o d g e C o l o r a d o In 1802.
J F i r s t d l s p ' n Issued A p r . 7, 1864, w a s re( c a l l e d by G.-.M.-.; s e c o n d , Sept.27,1864.
( L o c a t i o n c h a n g e d t o Sliver L a k e Oct. Oct. 17, 1877 < 21,1868. N a m e c h a n g e d t o G r e a t L i g h t ( Oct. 20,1869. iOonsol.wlth K i n g Solomon's Lodge No. I 10, Oct. 18,1876. Dlsp'n Issued a s L a n d m a r k L o d g e , b u t c h a r t e r Issued In n a m e of S t . J o h n ' s Lodge. Oct. 17, 1865
Oct. 18, 1870
Oct. 21, 1803
R e c o r d s fall t o s h o w c o u n t y In w h i c h lodge w a s l o c a t e d , b u t s u p p o s e d t o be In J a c k s o n .
1 Consolidated with H a l c y o n Lodge No. Oct. 21,1874 1120, Oct. 18,1876. Oct. 20,1870 M a r . 22, 1879, Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 115, 1879 Oct. 18, 1SS8 Oct. 21, 1863 Feb. 21, 1894 Feb. 16, 1910
Marshall . Harper ...
Indlanola...
J a n . 17, 1894
Charter Surrendered,
Feb. 19, 1890 Sept. 21, 1896, Oct. 22,1874 Oct. 18, 187n —, 1883, Feb. 18, 188fi
Feb. 17,
Chartered.
Frankfort Freeport .
Bluff City . . . Bucklln Cato Cedar V a l e . . Myrtle 'Whitewater. Ashlar Composite .. E m p o r i a . . .. E n t e r p r i s e ..
No.
E l k Creek...
Hnrper Ford Crawford Chautauqua . Chautauqua . Butler Douglas Wyandotte ... Breckenrklge, Dickinson
BlutT City Bucklln .. Oato Cedar Vale ... C e d a r Vale . . . OUfford Clinton Edwartlsvllle Emporia Enterprise ...
A'ame..
E l k C i t y ..
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE W I T H T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP.
Montgomery.
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD.....
Little Rock.
Arizona California
GEORGE J. ROSKRUGB JOHN WHICHER
Tuscon. San Francisco.
Colorado
CHARLES H . JACOBSON
Denver.
Connecticut Delaware
......'.
GEORGE A. K I E S HARRY J. GUTHRIE
Hartford. Wilmington.
District of Columbia
ARVINE W . JOHNSTON
Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F . BAKER GEORGE E . KNEPPER
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise.
Illinois
ISAAC CUTTER
Camp Point.
Indiana
CALVIN W . PRATHER
Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R . PARVIN
Cedar Rapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALBERT K . WILSON DAVE JACKSON JOHN A. DAVILLA STEPHEN BERRY GEORGE COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan..
Lou B. WINSOR
Reed City.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHEL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
FREDERIC GORDON SPEED
Vicksburg.
Missouri Montana Nebraska...:
JOHN R . PARSON CORNELIUS HEDGES, Jr FRANCIS E . W H I T E
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Carson City.
Nevada
EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH
New Hampshire
HARRY M . CHENEY
New Jersey
THEO. B . TOWNLEY
New Mexico
ALPHEUS A. K E E N
Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York
E. M. L. EHLERS
/ Masonic Hall,
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
W. W. -WILLSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL J. H. BROMWELL W M . M . ANDERSON
Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City.
Oregon Pennsylvania
JAMES F . ROBINSON JOHN A. PERRY
Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina....South Dakota
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS O. FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
Concord.
i Room 21, Masonic Hall, I
I
New York City.
1916-17.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
441
Tennessee
STITH M . CAIN
Nashville.
Texas Utah Vermont
W. B. PEARSON FREEMAN A. MCCARTY PRANK A. Ross
Waco. Salt Lake City. Burlington. "
Virginia
CHARLES A. NESBITT
Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
JOHN M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Lander.
Alberta
GEORGE MACDONALD
Calgary.
British Columbia...W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH Canada
New Westminster.
RALPH LEEMING GUNN....Hamilton.
Chile LUIS DE LA BARRA L Costa Rica, C. A....SERGIO CARBALLO R
Casilla 2867, Santiago. P. O. Box 1047, San Jose.
Cuba
CARLOS G . CHARLES
Havana.
England Ireland
EDWARD LETGHWORTH H. E. FLAVELLB
Freemason Hall, London. Freemason Hall, Dublin.
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
Winnipeg.
Mexico (York Gr.lo(lg«)C.C. SHANKS
S Apartado 1986, (
New Brunswick
J. TWINING HARTT
Mexico City. St. John.
New South Wales ..ARTHUR H . BRAY
Sydney.
New Zealand...
Auckland.
MALCOLM NICCOL
Nova Scotia THOMAS MOWBRAY Peru J. B . CHOZA Philippine Islands. NEWTON C . COMFORT Prince Edward Isl. WALTER P. DOULL Puerto Rico JOSE G . TORRES
Halifax. Lima. P. 0 . Box 990, Manila. Charlottetdwn. ...San Juan.
Quebec Queensland
W I L L H . WHYTE CHARLES H . HARLEY
Montreal. Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J. SANCHEZ W. B. TATE
San Salvador. Regina.
Scotland
DAVID REID
Edinburgh.
South Australia
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER
Adelaide.
Tasmania
JOHN HAMILTON
Hobart.
Victoria
CHARLES JAMES BARROW. Melbourne.
Western Australia..J. D. STEVENSON
Perth.
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Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Chile
R.'. W, •.JOHN PHILIP MELVIN R.-. W.•.S. J. BLAIR R.". W,.JAMES H . BARRETT R/. W. .Louis BAUERLEIN R/. W. .S. N. JARRET R.-. W •.MAXIMIANO F L O R E S . . . i
Tuscaloosa.
Calgary. Douglas.
Camden.
Vancouver. Santiago. I Casilla 2895. Canada R/. W •.W. G. R E I D Hamilton. Colorado R.-. W..WILLIAM H . SANFORD ....Denver. Connecticut R.'. W. .ISAIAH BAKER, J R Hartford. Costa Rica R/. W. .ADOLFO CASAS San Jose. Cuba R.-. W. . F E L I X V. PREVAL Havana. Delaware R/. W. .A. VICTOR H U G H E S Wilmington. District of Columbia. R/. W. . T. JOHNNEWTON / Washington. I Masonic Temple. England
Florida •. M / . W . . SAMUEL PASCO Monticello. ..La Grange. Georgia R/. W. .HENRY BANKS Boise City. Idaho R.-. W..CHARLES HIMROD Illinois M.-.W. ;GEORGE M . MOULTON...Chicago. Corydon. Indiana R.'. W. .WILLIAM RIDLEY Dublin. Ireland R/. W. .RICHARD WHARTON Shreveport. Louisiana R.'. W. .HENRY S . WESTON Lewiston. Maine R/. W. .ARCHIE L . TALBOT Manitoba R.-. W.. JABEZ MILLER Winnipeg. Maryland R/. W. .JACOB ROHRBACK .....Frederick. Mexico (YorkCr. Lodge)....R.-. W. .THOMAS DALE Chihuahua. Michigan R/. W. . WM. H . GALLAGHER Caro. Minnesota ". R.\ W. .CALVIN L . BROWN St. Paul. Houston. Mississippi R/. W. . ELLIOT PARKER Kansas City. Missouri M / . W . .WILLIAM F . KUHN Livingston. Montana R.'. W. .SAMUEL M . NYE.Hastings. Nebraska R .-.W. .JAMES P. A. BLACK Nevada R.-. W..CHARLES A. THOMPSON..Pioche. New Brunswick R.'.'W. .GEORGE R . SANGSTER....Moncton. Littleton. New Hampshire R.\ W. .MILLARD F . YOUNG New Jersey R.-. W.. CHARLES PERKINS RUSS..Elizabeth. Sydney. New South Wales R.-. W..ALFRED J. BURBIDGE S 344 Crown St., New York R.-. W..ALFRED S . HUGHES New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia
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Brooklyn.
R.-. W..FREDERIC C . B . BISHOP ..Christchurch. R.-. W. -M. C. S. NOBLES Chapel Hill. R.-. W. .HANS A. M O E Churchs Ferry. R.-. W. .JOHN G . MITCHELL Halifax.
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Ohio Oklahoma
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R/. W.-.W. H. STOUTT.., M.'.W/. SHERMAN P. LARSH
Uhrichsville. Tecumseh. Portland.
Oregon
R/. W/. WALTER 0 . HAINES
Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico
System not recognized. R.". W.-. WILLIAM H . TAYLOR Manila. R.'. W.-.N. MACLARBN..., Montague. R.'. W.-.FEDERlCOVALL-SPlNOSA..San Juan.
Quebec
R.-. W.-. EDWARD A. EVANS
Quebec.
Queensland Rhode Island
R.". W.'. R.-. W.-.JOHN R . DENNIS
— Providence.
Salvador
R.'. W.". CARLOS D'AUBUISSON
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee
R.'. W.-. GARNET COOMBS R.". W.'. WILLIAM BLACK.. R.'. W.-.FREDERIC C . BOWEN R.-. W.-.ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS R.-. W.-. JAMES B . VAUGHN R.-. W.-.P. T. RUTT M.-. W.'. C. A. GOODLOE
Prince Albert. Mside, Falkirk. Adelaide. Charleston. Castlewood. —. Alamo.
Texas
R.'. W.-. WILLIAM CLARK
Jefferson.
Utah
R.-. W.-.ARTHUR C . WHERRY
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Victoria
R.'. W.-.HENRY H . ROSS R.'. W.". JAMES EVANS
Virginia Washington
R.'. W.-. HENRY M . BOYKIN R.'. W.-. JAMES MCNEELY
Burlington. S 48 Elizabeth St., ( Melbourne. Richmond. Buckley.
Western Australia
R.-. W.-.FRED S. FINCH
\ Bedford Street,
West Virginia
.R.-. W.-.JOHN M . COLLINS
Charleston.
Wisconsin...
R.'. W.'. DAVID HARLOWE
Milwaukee.
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Bast Fremantle.
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND. LODGES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Alabama " W.'-.JOHN M . K I N K E L Hutchinson. Alberta W.-.GEORGE D . ADAMS Salina. Arkansas W.-.FRED. H . STUCKEY Wichita. Arizona W -. W. AMER BURNETT Oberlin. British Columbia W. .AARON H . CONNETT Great Bend. California M/. W -. WM. EASTON HUTCHISON..Garden City. Canada W.'-.JOHN C . KETCHESON Leavenworth. Chile W. . GEORGE GETTY Syracuse. Colorado W.-.ELMER E . BLECKLEY Wichita. Connecticut M.'. W. .THOMAS L . BOND Salina. Cuba ' W -.CHESTER B . R E E D Topeka. Delaware W.-.CHARLES A. VANVELZER.Fort Scott. District of Columbia. M / . W .-.EDW. W . WELLINGTON Ellsworth. England R.-. W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON.Topeka. Florida W.-. W M . S. BBRGUNDTHAL Topeka. Georgia W.-.HARRY E . B E S T Manhattan. Idaho W ;'.SIMEON M . F O X Manhattan. .Illinois M.-.W. •.MATTHEW M . MILLER Topeka. Indiana W.-.WILLIAM H . TESTER Coffeyville. Ireland R.-. W. '.OWEN J. WOOD Topeka. Louisiana M.'. W. •.CHARLES H . CHANDLER...Topeka. Maine R.'. W.'. H U G H P. FARRBLLY Chanute. Sedan. Manitoba W.- . J O H N A. PERRELL Maryland W.',. MOSES H. COLE Harper. Mexico (York Gracd lodge) M.'. W. .MATTHEW M . MILLER Topeka. Michigan M.-.W. .J. JAY BUCK Emporia. • Minnesota W.'..EZRA B . FULLER :Fort Ltavenworth. Mississippi W JOHN C . E L Y Newton. Missouri M.'. W PERRY M . HOISINGTON... Newton. Montana W EDWIN H . VARNUM Lawrence. Nebraska R.-. W.-.•.WILLIAM I. STUART... Troy. Nevada W .CHARLES T . HIGH Independence. New Brunswick W.'..HARRY E . PEACH Emporia. New Hampshire W.'..A. SIDNEY CHASE Ellsworth. New Jersey W.'..CHARLES E . HALL Russell. Larned. New South Wales W.-..PERCY SHINNEMAN New York M.-.W.-..MAURICE L . STONE Wamego. New Zealand W. .FRANK E . DAVIS Atchison. North Carolina M.-.W.-.. A L E X . A. SHARP Topeka. North Dakota W.-. BRUCE GRIFFITH Wichita. Nova Scotia W. JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena.
1910-17.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico... Quebec Queensland •Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
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445
W.'.JosEPH D. FELL Concordia. M.'.W/. CHARLES E . LOBDELL Great Bend. W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE...:....Cimarron. System not recognized. W.\ FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY Abilene. W.-.LUTHER M . NELLIS Topeka. M.'.W.". WILLIAM L . BURDICK Lawrence. W.-. CHARLES W. MILLER, SR.Hays City. M.'.W.'.ELRICK C . COLE Great Bend. R.-. W.-. WM. FRANK MARCH Lawrence. W.\EDWARD W . WAYNANT ...Leavenworth. W.". HARVEY 0 . DAVIS Anthony. W.". BENJAMIN O. HAGEN Newton. W.-. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND ...Kansas City. W.-. CHARLES A. LouCKS Lakin. W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN Fredonia. M.. W.'.BESTOR G . BROWN Topeka. M.-.W.-.GILES H . LAMB Yates Center. W.-.HARVEY C . LIVERMORE ...Olathe. M.-.W.".HENRY F . MASON Garden City. W.'.ALFRED A. RODGERS Topeka. M.'.W.'.CHARLES J W E B B -..Topeka. W.-.STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. M.-.W.-.THOMAS G . FITCH Wichita. W.-.JOHN W . NEILSON • Concordia. M.-.W.-.MARION K . BRUNDAGE Russell.
APPO I NTlVE CatANO OFF I CER:;, 1\l10. FRANCIS S. BLAYN EY. Gl'and Chaplain; ( 2 ) H GH P . FAllIl"LLY , Grand :;cnlo[' Dea('on ; (a ) WILLIAM.I . AnMSTRONG , Grand Junior D eacon ; ( 4 ) AURAH ." ''' L . CABLE , Grand ]\[ar hal: ( 5 ) .I 0".;P Il I~. BREAKEY , Grand, word Bearer ; ( 6 ) OLCOTT Vv , LITTLE , (ir'and :;eniot' Slewar'd: ( 7 ) \Vrl,LIAM 0 , NOBLE, Grand .lunior' I'llCward ; (8) GLEN CJ!A ~IRERr.AIN , Grand Pllt'suivant; (0) 'V, AM Ell Bl' RN'; TT , ,,'and'1')' ler. (I)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
M.-.W.-. G I L E S H A R V E Y
LAMB,
GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS, FEBRTJABY 17, 1916, TO FEBRUARY 22, 1917.
B Y BBO. E L M E R B. KELLEY, MEMBER WOODSON LODGE No. 121, TORONTO, KANSAS. ^
GILES HARVEY LAMB, son of WILLIAM and
LUCINDA HARRISON
LAMB, was born near Newtown, Fountain County, Indiana, February 22, 1858. In the spring of 1862 the family moved to Warren County, Indiana, where the father volunteered for service in the Civil War, and enlisted in " D " Company, Eighty-sixth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was killed in the battle of Stone River, December 31, 1862. He was educated in the public schools of Warren County and by home study. In September, 1876, he began teaching in a country school. In 1881 he was united in marriage with Miss BESSIE SHIPP, of Benton County, Indiana, also a teacher. In 1883 they came to Wilson County, Kansas, and in 1885 moved to Greenwood County, where he farmed and taught school. In 1886 he moved to Toronto, where he was principal of the high school during 1887, 1888 and 1889. While in high school work he began the study of law under F. M. SUTTON, and in 1889 he was admitted to the bar in Woodson County. He soon rose to a leading place at the bar, and in 1892 was elected county attorney of Woodson County. He was reelected to that office in 1894. °In 1896 he was elected state senator from Allen and Woodson Counties. He was a Presidential Elector in 1900, and again in 1908. For many years he has been senior partner of the law firm of LAMB & HoGUELAND, and enjoys a large and lucrative practice in both the District Courts and the Supreme Court of the State. He was made a Mason in Boswell Lodge No. 486, A. F. & A. M. of Indiana, his petition for the Mysteries of Masonry being received by the lodge on November 3, 1883. He was elected to receive the de-
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grees on December 1, 1883, receiving the Entered Apprentice degree on that date, was passed to 'the degree of Fellow Craft on December 7, and raised on December 13, 1883. He was dimitted from said lodge on February 21, 1885. On M a y 9, 1885, he was admitted to membership in Woodson Lodge No. 121, of Toronto, Kansas. He was elected Senior Warden of this lodge in 1887, and the following year was elected Master. He was Senior Deacon in 1889, and in 1891 again served as Senior Warden. Dimitting from Woodson Lodge No. 121, he was admitted to membership in Gilead Lodge No. .144, of Yates Center, Kansas, on July 16, 1909. In the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, he served as Grand Senior Deacon in 1912, Grand Junior Warden in 1913, Grand Senior Warden in 1914, Deputy Grand Master in 1915, and was elected Grand Master February 17, 1916. In the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons he was advanced to the position of Mark Master on March 22, 1893; he was elected as a Past Master, March 22, 1893; received and acknowledged as a Most Excellent Master, on June 30, 1893, and exalted to the most sublime degree of a Royal Arch Mason, on November 15, 1893; all in Yates Center Chapter No. 56. He was made Principal Sojourner in 1894 and was elected King in 1894, and again in 1915. In Esdraelon Commandery No. 45, K. T., of lola, Kansas, he recceived, on January 21, 1915, the Order of the Red Cross, and on the same date the Order of the Temple and Knight of Malta. Mrs. LAMB died June 26, 1914, after thirty-three years of happy life with husband and children. Of the seven children, the oldest, MAUDE, is the wife of Dr. C. W. MCLAUGHLIN, of Kansas City, Kansas; GRACE is the wife of WENDELL PHILLIPS, a Chanute business man; ARNOTT R . LAMB is a lawyer of Coffeyville; ERRETT E . LAMB is a
Neodesha lawyer; HESTER is a student at the University of Kansas; GILES H . , J R . , is a student in the Yates Center high school; and PAUL A. is a student in the Chanute high school. He was married to Miss OLLIE CRANDALL, of Crandall, Coffey
County, September 23, 1915. A man who has known him since his boyhood says: "Bro. LAMB is best loved by those who know him best. The principles of our Order are exemplified in his daily life. He has always been true to his duties as a citizen, loyal to friends, and generous to foes. He has always stood for the best things in social and civic life. He has been honored of his fellowmen, but no honor he has ever received was more highly esteemed or gave him more sincere pleasure than his election as Grand Master of the GrandLodge of Kansas."
r Tn memoriatn.
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®ur T3Bloveh i^eah tuttljtn tJ?ta Kurtaliiction.
Jin iJI^mnntim. mwm mitcbell %hmr, TO.-.TO.-.(&ranri TOasto of Kansas in 1897.
Born October 25, i$5$.
DIED JULY 6, 1916.
Deaths During tbe Vear 1916. Leavenworth No. S.—William H. Rose, .Ian. 1; James W Sexton, Mar. 27; Elisha Diefendorf, Dec. 21. Wyandotte No. 3.—Charles S. McGonigal, .Tan. 30; James G. Dougherty, Aug. 14; John L. Jones. Sept. 17; Osceola K. Seviss, May 15; William C. Barth, Oct. 22; James T. Dale, Oct. 24; I. Harry Blumbach, Nov. 9. Kickapoo No. 4.—William D. Calhoun, Nov. 24. Washington No. .5.—Seldon E. Beebe, Jan. 5; George W. Shaver, June 27; J. Walker Coleman, Nov. 14; Wallace C. Alexander, Nov. 22; Clarence .T. Parmenter, Dec. 11; John B. Morris, Dec. 2.5. Lawrence No. 6.—Isaac L. Baker, Mar. 17; Waitman W. Brown, Jan. 12; Paul R. Brooks. Dec. 17; Alexander Monroe, Mar. 24; Charles Morrow, Apr. 27; Alexander Marks, . May 28; Henry Newby, Feb. 1; Lewis S. Steele, June 14. Union No. 7.—Samuel G. Harper, Apr. 27. Rising Sun No. 8.—Martin S. Warner, May 1,5; Jacob P. Hubbart, Jan. 5; Peter Dalrymple, Oct. 14; Gus Greenfield, Nov. .30; Colonel N. Clair, Dec. 11; John B. Trinder, Dec. 4; Charles P. Frey, Sept. 7; John Kilborn, June 25. . Acacia No. 9.—Josiah M. Turner, Feb. 29; Constant F. Squires, Apr. 28; James Lawrence, Nov. 13. King Solomon No. 10.—Earl E. Schiller, May 8; Godfrey Miller, Feb. 26; Alex. J. Peaper, July 10; George W. Kendrick, Dec. 8. Jewell No. 11.—James O. Brunnamer, Jan. 1; Thomas A. Miller, Oct. 27. Emporia No. 12.—Fred. W. Adams, Dec. 7; Henry Lee Gash, Sept. 6; David Potter, Jan. 7; Joseph Mark Price, Aug. 25; James M. Steele, Jan. 27. Nemaha No. 13.—Charles C. Vining, Apr. 2; William C. Jinks, May 15; Peter T. Casey, Apr. 28; William E. Cotlelt, July 11. Oskaloosa No. llf.—John F. Lackey, June 10. Lafayette No. 16.—William N. Padgett, May 16; Clark M. Brink, June 29; George T. Fielding, Dec. 30.
DEATHS—Continued.
Topeka No. 17.—Isaac N. Brandon, Feb. 2.3; Albert \V. Knowles, Oct. 4; Charles W. Laiiman, Aug. 1.5; Paul Lederle, Oct. 11; Charles P . McCarty, Nov. 28; Charles A. Mills, Aug. 6; George W. Vealc, ISTov. 28. Ottawa No. 18.—Alfred W. Benson, .Tan. 1; George Groenmiller, Mar. 4; Fred B. Grant, Mar. 15; Jasper Robinson. Apr. 8; .lames E. Gover, June 10; .James R. Thornbury, Sept. 22; David Hildebran, Sept. 2.5; Henry C. Babcock, Nov. 11. Olathe No. 19.—Lewis Woolfley, Jan. 6; William Lackman, Apr. 18; Jesse T. Nichols, . Circleville No. 20.—William H. Harrison, May 30; Frederick C. Nuzman, June 13. Valley Falls No. 21.—A. E. Spence, Apr. 1; Jared P. Barnes, June 1. Mclvern No. 22.—-Charles Cochrane, .July 30; .Joshua Harper, Sept. 19; Wallace Roberts, Nov. 5. Palmyra No. 23.—Rufus M. Brown, May 13. Osage Valley No. 2Jf.—Arthur H. Bundy, Jan. 19; George E. Punshon, Jan. 20; .John Taylor, Apr. 21; Samuel J. Croker, Mar. 26; George M. Ham, Aug. 12; Jackson L. Powell, Nov. 12; Isaac N. L.awrence, Dec. 21. Oketo No. 25.—Ziba H. Moore, Sept. 19; Thompson Smith, May 11. Longton No. 26.—Sanford Manring, Mar. 9; Patrick H. Maddox, June 11. Neosho No. 27.—.John G. Schlatter, June 13; Stephen A. Dever, Dec. 4. Eldora No. 28.—John Cross, Nov. 1. Pacific No. 29.—Albert T. Fish, June 29. Arcana No. 31.—Adam Schnell, Oct. 20. Auburn No. S2.—John C. Golder, Feb. 13; Michael McCauley, Sept 2. Hiawatha No. 35.—Robert Lawrie, Feb. 2; David B. Samuel, Aug. 22; Henry C. Baker, Oct. 5. Council Grove No. 36.-—Clarence A. Crowley, Mar. 15; iPrank J. Avery, Mar. 24; George B. Hillyer, Aug. 29; Horatio N. Searight, Dec. 23. Paola No. 37.—Joseph W. Price, June 23; Josiah B. Hobson, Nov. 19; Charles F . W. Rawson, Nov. 25; Charles W. Mitchler, Dec. 31.
DEATHS—Continued.
lola No. S8.—Samuel J. Cowan, Apr. 9; Philip H. Troutman, July 18; Charles M. Bookhart, Sept. 24; August Krannich, Oct. 22; Peter L. Edwards, Oct. 29. Seneca No. 39.—Samuel Zimmerman, Apr. 24; Fred W. Drum, June 1; Adam Simon, July 23. De Solo No. JfO.—Jame Hail, Nov. 14; John McLain, , 1916. McKinley No. Jfl.—Jessey N. Crow, Mar. 28; Henry Detwiler, Dec. 10. Holion No. 42.—T. W. Milligan, Dec. 30; Bobert Canfleld, Jan. 7; John Q. Myers, May 7; Alphus CochereU, Aug. 7; Thomas W. King, Oct. 23. Nickerson No. 43.—Allen S. Durkee, Feb. 13; Almon L. Bennett, Apr. 24. Delphian No. 44.—William J. McMurray, Dec. 25. Easton No. 45.—Bobert A. Kelsey, Feb. 19. Halstead No. 46.—Silas H. Grant, , 1914. Xenia No. 47-—Joseph O. Keasling, May 8. Mackey No. 48.—Charles E. Green, Feb. 9; Jacob W. Petree, Feb. 18; Wilson M. Walker, Sept. 3. Nine Mile No. 49.—Orace R. Eagle, Jan. 25; John G. Isham, Apr. 25; John W. Newell, Nov. 16. Lake No. 50.—Jacob M. Hollenshade, . Orient No. 51.—Silas A. Boam, Nov. 15; Charles B. Buhre, Feb 15; Daniel E. Cain, Aug. 21; George A. Hancock, Feb. 8 Joseph D. Miller, Doc. 11; George N. Newton, July 24 Howard N. Rliodes, Nov. 25; Henry H. Roelofs, Mar. 28 John Sargent, Mar. 12; Arthur W. Thompson, Aug. 17. Wetmore No. 53.—George W. Hart, Feb. 28; Charles E. Isaacson, Oct. 15; James T. Newlin, May 27. Shawnee No. 54.—Leroy T. Vanesler, Oct. 15. Troy No. 55.—William B. Campbell, Feb. 3; James W. McClellan, July 13; John W. Sandy, July 7. Salina No. 60.—Ezra William Ober, Feb. 18; Nathan S. Koder Feb. 22; John Creagon, Mar. 9; Edgar W. Smith, May 6 Judson Burns Ruhl, June 23; John Winter Seymour, July 3 Charles C. Culp, Aug. 11. Bidgeway No. 6Z.—Frank Persinger, June 13. Adams No. 63.—Mathew S. Douglas, Aug. 5; Julian C. Eddy, Aug. 31.
DEATHS—Continued.
Gardner No. 65.—James B. Ward, Feb. 2.3; Oscar Bobbit, May 18. Burlington No. 66.—Frank W. Anderson. Apr. 3; James .S. King, May 7; Reuljon .James, Aug. 10; Clinton H. Dennis, Aug. 14; Oliver P. McClintick, Aug. 18;. James M. Lane, Oct. 27; James H. White, Nov. 2'). Frankfort No. 67.—Samuel E. Abrant. Apr. 20; Thomas J. Snodgrass, Aug. 19; Leonard-V. McKee, Dec. 22. Hiram No. 68.—George W. Ulrich, Feb. 5; Michael Barlow, June 22; Joseph Boggs Martin, Dec. 11. Star No. 69.—Charles E. Bailey, July 12; Andrew Gundelflnger, Feb. 27. Carbondale No. 70.—Eudorus E. Gardner, Mar. 18. Chetopa No. 73.—Henry M. Davis, May 10; John B. Anderson, May 18; Benjamin F. Mouser, Feb. 21. Wamego No. 75.—James D. Chadwick, May 14; Elbert L. Hoover, July 6. Eric No. 76.—John H. Steinborger, Feb. 1. Delta No. 77.—Wilbur W. Hewitt, Feb. 8. White Cloud No. 78.—Walter S. Peek, Nov. 20. Corinthian No. 79.—George E. Haller, Feb. 4; George Hoggins, Dec. 30. Zeredatha No. SO.—Robert Brash, Feb. 10; Frank I. Beach, Aug. 26. Tuscan No. 82.—Erastus D. Jones. Jan. 8. Doric No. 83:—Charles Pilla, Sept. 4. ^ Sutton No. -So.—Eudolph Smith, Nov. 17. Sunflower No. 86.—William A. English, Feb. 21; Benjamin P. Hanes, Sept. 6; Fred AV. Parks, Nov. 3. Mankato No. 87.—Jerome D. Hill, Oct. , 1016. Eureka No. 88.—Isaac M. Harmon, Jan. 1; Alfred Blaker, July 31. Golden Rule No. 90.—Lynde D. Morgan, Jan. 14; Selden S. Walkley, Feb. 2; Onarles E. Rundell, Feb. 24; Joshua Barratt. Mar. 31; Jefterson M. Petro, June 3; John F. Buell, July 16; Thomas J. Parrish, Dec. 14. Marysville No. 91.—James H. Ross, Mar. 22; Amos W. Kirkwood, Apr. 18; Robert L. Tays, Apr. :iO; Charles H. Shatter, Sept. 22; Magill C. Peters, Dec. 7.
DEATHS—Continued.
Devon No. 92.—David Buell, July 10. Girard No. 93.—Lorenzo D. Herlocker. June 23; Wllliani G. Gemmell. July 26; William W. Elder, Dec. 17. Harmony No. 9Jf.—James P. Deford, Jan. 1; Frank W. Rankin, SSpt. 1; Joseph S. Scudder, Nov. 25. Constellation No. 9.5.—Charles Blume, Feb. 19; Alex. Butchart, Feb. 28; John S. Hubbell. Dec. 3; William L. Martin. Jan. 10; Samuel H. Sanders. Jtine 6; William Spencer, Dec. 15. Delaware No. 96.—Abner S. Woolfe, Apr. 18 Benevolent No. 98.—Samuel A. Cooper, Feb. 27; Benjamin F. Doyl. June 13. Wichita No. 99.—Calvin P. Clark. Jan. 1; Morrison Williams. Jan. 3; Harry B. Allen. Jan. 26; John M. Hoskins. Jan. 28; Montgomery Carter. Mar. 3; John K. Brown. Apr. 13; Charles E. Case, May 8; Nelson P. Lawson, June 3; Benjamin Hunt, June 3; Henry H. Dewey, Sept. 9; Ernest E. Hamilton, Sept. 29; John C. Farrell, Nov. 23; Henry W. Morgan, Nov. 10, 1914; Jesse T. Brown. Dec. 22. Prudence No. 100.—William H. Hamilton, Nov. 2; George E." Steinbrook, Dec. 18. Euclid No. 101.—Jabez Adams, Aug. 2. Keystone No. 102.—Robert E. .Tett, July 29. Cedar No. 103.—Solomon Z. Roth, May 3 1 ; Edwin Thurstin, June 28; Jasper N. Carter, Sept. 2. Solomon City No. 105.—Henry Whitley. Aug. 15. Fidelity No. 106.—Frank J. Benedict, Apr. 27; Henry C. Zilley, May 21; Elisha R. Marden, Sept. 14; James W. Johnson, Sept* 30. Fortitude No. 107.—Royal S. Litchfield, Mar. 20; George H. Williams, May 6; John H. Taylor, Aug. 10; Horace O. Cavert. Nov. 3; Thomas .T. McKibben, Dec. 15. Americus No. 109.—Abraham L. Wright, Dec. 8. Winfield No. 110.—Lamp.son P. Alspaugh, Jan. 2; Edward C Putman, Feb. 12; George S. Marks, Feb. 25; David Fox, Apr. 17; Burton W. Trout, May 10; Richard P. Miller. J May 13; Hiram D. Syron, July 15; John W. Oliver, Oct. 11; Henry C. Jewett, Nov. 25. Hesperian No. 111.—Henry Faerbach, Feb. 7; Henry H. Miller. May 1; James H. Hudson, Sept. 4; Richard Mason, Nov. 16; Thomas J. Moss, Dec. 5. Blue Valley No. IIZ.—Phillip A. Skalla, Feb. 16.
DEATHS—Continued.
SI. John's A^n. 113.—Asa J. Weaver. Jan. 17; Cleophas J. Nourie. May 16; Wilson A. McDonald, June 29; Oscar Baskins, Oct. 7; Benjamin Lake. Dec. 16; Theodore Laing, Nov. 9. Advance No. lU.—William H. Coates. Nov. 5. Muscotah No. 110.—Abner C. Lewis. Sept. 10. Parsons No. 117.—Samuel B. Newton, Aug. 21; Phillip F. Smith, Nov. 21. Alloona No. US.—Benjamin W. Ladd, Jan. 2; Earl AV. Gray, Nov. 29. Cherokee No. 119.—Charles L. Thrasher. Apr. 15. Ilalctjon No. 120.—James P. Harbison, Dec. 19; Frank W. Tinker. Jan. 15. Woodson No. 121.—Edward Calcy. .Jan. 22; John F. Armstrong, July 25. Clifton No. 122.—Frank G. Dollman, Oct. 25. Cawker City No. 125.—William H. Fletcher, Aug. 12; Adelbert L. Barnes..May 20; Henry B. Woodbury, Oct. 19. Palestine No. 127.—Charles W. Collins, Aug. 20. Belleville No. 129.—Benjamin E. Hogin, June 17; George .leffries, Aug. 7; William G. Haning. Aug. 8; James M. Watkins, Nov. 15. Carson No. 132.^Georse Chrisman, Jan. :!; William H. Sloan, July 1. Crescent No. 133.—Alva N. Brown, Feb. 9. Clay Center No. 13J,.—Francis D. Blake. Dec. 21; John D. Spicer, May 2. , Lenexa No. 135.—George W. Bouseman, Sept. 16. Vesper No. 130.—Thomas N. King, Oct. 17. Cherryvale No. 137.—Cyrus A. Clotfelter, July 24; Wasson M. Holmes, Oct. 29; Andrew V. McCormick. May 24; George W. AVymore, Feb. 11; John M. Courtney, Sept. IS. Sedgwick No. 139.—Stephen A. Munsell. Jan. 31. Reno No. HO.—Phillip J. Leimbach. .Tan. S; Lorenzo D. Pollock, Feb. 3; William L. Woodnutt. Mar. 26; John M. Jordan, May 2; Dennis S. Gibbs, Oct. 7; Hugh N. Johnson, Oct. 26; Edward K. Pentz, Oct. 20; Harry D. Winslow, Oct. 30; Andrew H. Delzell, Dec. 22. Signal No. llfl.—George Dawson. Oct. 2; Louis E. Duval, Apr. 23.
DEATHS—Continued.
Newton No. lltZ.—Thomas H. Hurley, Mar. 18; Jesse E. Gavltt; Allan Moore, Sept. 16; William M. Shaver, July 6; William H. Bancroft, Apr. , 1915. Minneapolis No. IJfS.—Hiram H. Swallow, Mar. 2; Millard R. Blanchard, Apr. 11. GileadNo. HJt.—George W. Ramsey, .Tan. 29; Charles G. Sievert, Mar. 24; William W. Bell, July 26; James S. Pordyce, Aug. 1. Ml. Vernon No. 145.—William Kettler, Jan. 18; John Mahaflo, Oct. 19. Ellsworth No. 146.—Jacob H. Deatrich, .Ian. 17; Gustav R. L. Hoffman, May 23; John N. Ashley, July 6; Frederick Bornschein, Oct. 27; Charles C. Adamek, Dec. 29. Center No. 147.—James N. Devore, Mar. 25; Taylor Riddle, Oct. 3. Thayer No. 149.—John R. Antram, Nov. 12; William H. Babcock, Dec. 1. Wellington No. 150.—Lewis E. Smith, Oct. 29. Douglass No. 151.—Ira H. Fuller, Sept. 18. Luray No. 153.—Arthur A. Applegate, Oct. 30. Lincoln No. 154.—E. Winton DooUttle, Mar. 28; John W. Meek. " Sept. 19. . Hope No. 155.—Chancey P. Jenks, Apr. 6; Slaten D. Lewis, Aug. 16. Dexter No. 156.—Riley R. Belknap, Aug. 2. Haven No. 157.—Landy Hoppes, May 3. Active No. 158.—James G. Thayer, May 11; Joseph F. Plumb, Sept. 15; George H. Benning, Dec. 19; Frank Ferris, Dec. 22. Robinson No. 159.—William B. Barker, July 10; Robert Peterson, Jan. 7. Saqui No. 160.—James M. Morgan, Jan. 17; Leon D. Morals, July 22. .Alma No. 161.—John H. Grandy, Jan. 10; John Crafts, Apr. 4; Frank O. Simon, May 23. Greenwood No. 163.—Joseph M. Fedrick, Jan. 6. Atwood No. 164.—John N. Melugin, Feb. H ; Earnest H. Linter, Sept. 10; Delbert O. Bye, Dec. 8. Oxford No. 165.—Ellas H. Myrick, Feb. 1; Jasper Soinmerville, Apr. 28. Farmers No. 166.—William F. Peter. Mar. 2.
DEATHS—Continued.
Lamed No. 167.—Charles S. Sicker, Jan. 6; Reason C. Welch, Oct. 14. Blue Bapids No. 169.—Franli D. Sheldon, Oct. 21. Sterling No. 171.—Thomas H. Brown. Feb. 4; George A. Morris, Aug. 20. McPherson No. 172.—James T. Hanna, Feb. 10; William H. Cottlngham, Mar. 21; George W. Baker, Apr. 16; Isaac A. Zug. Nov. 21; "Charles J. Neighbors, Dec. 6. Belle Plaine No. 173.—William W. Blaker. Feb. 6; John W. Heskett, May 10. Western Star No. 17U.—James D. Mollison, , 1916. Kirwin No. 175.—Layfayette C. Gardner, Apr. —; AUie Martin, Dec. 29. Prairie Queen No. J76.—Charles F. Armstrong, Feb. 13. Russell No. 177.—Willard E. Comer, Mar. 30; Mods Modsen, Sept. 14. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—Elisha Parkhurst, May 21. Phillipsburg No. ISU-—Frank A. Dixson, Sept. 14; Charles L. Bales, Nov. 26. Hamlin No. 185.—Hezekiah H. Spangler, Aug. 14. Pittsburg No. 187.—Erastus V. Wright, Mar. 2; Mack C. Lemmon. Mar. 5; Frank B. Gardner, Mar. 6; Archibald B. Kirkwood, May 16; Stephen H. Shawger, June 17; James W. Gardner, July 15; Edward E. Lang, July 30; Daniel W. Johnson, Aug. 18; Wiliiam J. Ried, Aug. 26; Daniel W. Daetwyler, Oct. 17. Newahcuba No. 189.—Peasly S. McOracken, Oct. 15. Henri No. 190.—Charles Himpel, Feb. 4; William R. Glodman, Oct.-18. Walnut Valley No. 191.—Peter Weber, Jan. 9. Hartford No. 193.—Perry L. Channell, Sept. 1; Jolm Griffiths, Sept. 20. Galena No. 191).—Frank I. Brewin, Jan. 3; John L. Horn, Jan. 22; George H. Hagenbaugh, Apr. 17. Hays No. 195.—Charles L. Dixon. Nov. 15; Marcus J. R. Treat, Mar. S. Madison No. 196.—Tom Edwards. Nov. 5. Canton No. 197.—Alvin B. Herschlor, May 11; John Dunsford Dec. 4.
DEATHS—Continued.
Norton No. 199.—Daniel P. Dunnigan, Feb. 25; Gadi G. Guthrie, Sept. 2:j. Anthony No. 200.—Alfred C. Gwinn, Jan. 6; Florence D. McCarthey, Mar. 4; Daniel M. Holiday, Mar. 10; Harry E. Whitney, Mar. 12; John McGeown, Aug. 28; Adolph B. Newton, Oct. 14. Mulvane No. 201.—William Russell, Jan. 11; John Logan, Dec. 27. Delphos No. 202.—Leonard White, Sr., Feb. 28. Sumner No. 203.—Arnold J. Luder, Nov. 29. Downs No. 201).—F. Dyton Young, June 4; Charles F. Laman, Oct. 18; Frank M. Hanby, Dec. 5. Eminence No.-205.—Amos T. Taylor, Apr. 8. Fulton No. 210.—William J. Allen, Oct. 7. Olive Branch No. 212.—George W. Stephan, Apr. 13; Henry L. Hannah, Sept. lo; Samuel A. Moberry, Sept. 28. Sincerity No. 21lf.—James D. Reeves, Jan. 6. Walnut City No'. 21a.—.lames Waddle, July 21; Marccllus C. Hallett, Dec. 9. Ellinwood No. 217.—John Wolf, Mar. 6; Peter Smith, May 10. Landmark No. 218.—John D. Gay, Apr. 16. Corner Stone No. 219.—Hiram N. Morehouse, Sept. 27. Lebanon No. 221.—Harrison H. Lowery, May 4; Davis C. Davis, June 4. St. Bernard No. 222.—Ellas Ballard, May 19; John L. Finley, June 22. Joppa N^o. 223.—James Edgar, Jan. —; Nelson Dedrick, Oct. 21. Anchor No. 221/.—Clinton E. Crow, Dec. 26. Siloam No. 225.—George Heym, Apr. 16; James Moore, May 13 William Cortrite, June 28; Augustus O. Wellman, July 10 Charles W. Kouns, Sept. 3; William I. Aldrich, Oct. 27 John H. Lawson, Nov. 1.5; Charles S. Driesbach, Nov. 30 William H. Buff, Dec. 17; James L. Chase, Dec. 18. Dirigo No. 226.—George W. Edwards, April 26. Jamestown No. 227.—William McGaugb, July 31. Salem No. 228.—Thomas W. Lewis, . Ninnescah No. 230.—William S. Grovesnor, Feb. 10; Lewis W. Oaks, Aug. 5; Paul H. Hu.xman, Oct. 22.
r DEATHS—Continued.
Greenleaf No. 232.—Aaron F. Arnold, Oct. 2. Clinton No. 233.—William Harris, Jan. 8. Axtell No. 23lt.-—William Strayer, Feb. 11; William H. Connett; Aug. 25. Mount Hope No. 2SS.—Isaac M. Chase, July 20; Thaddeus L. Salmon, Oct. 31. Miltonvalo No. 2J,2.—James Neill, Sept. 24. Waverly No. 2H.—Jacob B. Pyles, Apr. 18; John C. White. Jan. 4; William J. Fanning, Aug. 28. Tyrian No. 2ltfi.—Levi A. McKnight, Sept. 26. Canopy No. 248.—James F. Wyrick, Mar. 7. ' .. Galva No. 25.1.—James H. Richardson, July 22. Oakley No. 253.—iSfelson Wolcott, Feb. 27. Ionic No. 254.—Michael Kane, May 3. Lyra No. 256.—Thomas J. W. Tarr, June 23 ; Charles H. Steeper, Aug. 1. Westmoreland No. 257.—Charles L. Loux, June 6; Alfred J. McKee, July 29. Morion No. 258.—William H. Strubble, Nov. 26. Beattie No. 259.—Henry Weaver, Aug. 22. Charity No. 263.—John S. Francis, Aug. 13; George W. Martui, Apr. 24. Logan No. 26^.—John M. Haney, Aug. 18 Kilwinning No. 265.—Alexander Nickerson, Aug. 1; David J. Stipe, Mar. 24; .George R. Smith, July 25. Moline No. 267.—Isaiah C. PetersonfApr. 1; James E. Lidington, May 17. Bourbon No. 268.—Eugene Marsh, Apr. 6; William T. Daughtery, July 25; Jarnes R. West, Aug. 11. Mistletoe No. 269.—William H. Hubbard, May 29. Armourdale No. 271.—Robert L. Stewart, Mar. 24; John E. James, Oct. 7; Edwin F. Noray, Oct. 11. Kaw No. 272.—Nicholas D. O'Brien, Feb. 26; George A. Page, Apr. 21; Albert J. Holzmark, Nov. 12. Unity No. 273.—Thomas E. Keller, Apr. 30; George Hammers, July 3 1 ; Lyman Matthews, Sept. 14.
DEATHS—Continued.
Black Diamond No. 27J,.—James Duffy, Jan. 18; Robert Crowe, July 14. Webb No. 275.—Mark A. Bird, Dec. 16. Ashland No. 277.—Benjamin L. Stephens, May 29. Cosmos No. 278.—Arthur W. Rumsey, Jan. 10. j Barney No. 279.—Robert L. Sproals, May 17. Millbrook No. 281.—John C. McFarland, Feb. 11; Benjamin Smith, Dec. 13. Argonia No. 285.—John Franklin Miller, Jan. 19. Lotus No. 286.—Jesse T. Foster, May 31; Andrew McNutt, Jan. 15. • Oak No. 287.—George W. Corbin, Sept. 26. Cyrus No. 288.—Martin Pease, May 2; William Morgason, July 18; William Rowe, Nov. 23. Emerald No. 289.—George W. Thornbrough, Feb. 19. Glasco No. 292.—Frank T. Tucker, Oct. 12; James A. Hall, June 22. Kiowa No. 293.—Joseph D. Mitchell, July 18; Thomas A.'Kyle Dec. 17. Glen Elder No. 29Jf.—James A. Proctor, Apr. 28. Apollo No. 297.—George W. Henderson, Feb. 16; Jacob Gallon, Dec. 11. Cable No. 299.—William A. Watkins, Jan. 16; Henry C. Briedinstein, Dec; 26. Gove City No. 302.—George Cridling, Apr. 16. Albert Pike No. 303.—John A. Allen, May 8; Winkfleld L. Appling, Nov. 28; Simeon S. Billingsley, June 26; Pearl O. Busselle, Dec. 15; Murphy W. Chamness, Jan. IS; James O. Davidson, Jan. 16; Frank R. Dyer, Apr. 19; Bret W Jaquith, Nov. 8; Lucien W. Miner, Feb. 17; William H Overholtzer, Aug. 22; Wesley S. Tucker, Apr. 19. Avon No, 305.—Thomas Kirkpatrick, June 11. St. Thomas No. 306.—William S. Ferguson, July 20. Kansas No. 307.—John P. Moore, Feb. 27. Syracuse No. 309.—James Ford, Jan. 10; James Williams, . Naphtali No. 310.—WiUiam L. Howe, Mar. 13. Hancock No. 311.—John Filton, July 27; Donald W. Strong Sept. 23; Joseph Plnquard, Oct. 6.
r DEATHS—Continued.
Santa Fe No. 312.—John F. Colburn, Jan. 19. Hebron No. 3 J 4.—Harry T. Strahl, Mar. 22; William H, Hughes, Sept. 3. Virginia No. 315.—Elijah J. Coss, Aug. 21. Wallace No. 31S.—La Rue Orton, June 27; Charles Bradshaw, Nov. 15. Norwich No. 319.—William W. Robbihs, Feb. 14; Winfred C. HufBngton, Mar. 1.5. Vermillion No. 320.—William H. Masgrove, June 23; Howe E. Turner, July 21. Goodland No. 321.—William J. Cuthbertson, Feb. 27; Fred L. Yearick, Mar. 11; Mark D. Cuthbertson, June 1; William Richardson, Nov. 24. Ben Hur No. 322.—William M. Brantigam, Mar. 19; James M. Trowbridge,"May 30; Charles S. Glover, Oct. 16; Edwin S. Lynn, Nov. 20. Caney No. 32lf.—Edgar G. Coon, Jan. 11. La Harp No. 325.—Andrew M. Kirkpatrick, Jan. 10; Joseph Haines, Oct. 13. Horlon No. 326.—George C. Ward, Jan. 20; Arthur B. Crockett, Apr. 27; John D. Cuthbertson, Aug. 29. Hoyt No. 327.—Johnson W. Pettijohn, May 14. Arcadia No. 329.—George A. Johnson, Sept. 2; Charles H. Harkreedcr, Nov. 19. Hoisington No. 331.—Andrew H. Baker, Feb. 22; Louis H. Coon, Dec, 13. Bosedale No. 333.—James F. Mularkey, Feb. 29; John T. Mathias, Mar. 19. Oak Hill No. 33lf.—John G. Dieter, Jr., Jan. 21; Azoriah F. Hulo, Jan. 25. Formosa No. 336.—Frank M. Emanuel, Jan. 29. Frederick No. 337.—John Home, Augf —. Lane No. 339.—Thomas Grover, Jan. 6; Joseph Sidler, Oct. 25. Leoti No. 340.—Lorenzo D. Henry, May 21. Parker No. 3^1.—Augustus V. Crosby, Feb. 21; William H. Campbell, Feb. 18; Eli Truefltt, Mar. 7; James Griffith, Apr. 2. Ashlar No. 3H.—Martin H. Wagenrodt, Jan. 28; James M. Thomas, Nov. 20.
DEATHS—Continued.
Spimy No. 31,7.—James C. Maxwell, July 27. Hoxte No. 31,8.—Alfred Oressler. Oct. 20; Nathan W. Centers, Aug. 11; Henry L. Korb, Feb. 11. Narka No. 31,9.—Wesley W. Bott, Sept. 17. Chautauqua No. 355.—John Dosbaugh, Mar. 27; Harry L. Marrs, Oct. 6. , ' Wellsville No. 356.—Albert H. Barnard, Dec. 3. Turon No. 358.—Joseph P. Batcllfle, Feb. 23; William H. H. Hickman, Nov. 30. Powhattan No. 363.—Alner C. ElUngson, Sept. Dec. 30. o t- 22;, Edwin Minor, Valley Center No. 361,.—Len B. Herndon, Apr. 2. Bonner Springs No. 366.—Jack Eyan, Feb. 20; Arthur M. Smith, Mar. 31; John Benidict, May 1; Albert Shaw, Oct. 10; George B. Foote, Nov. 20. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Emmet P. Kyle, Sept. 19. Maple Hill No. 370.—Robert McClelland, Aug. 3. Dwight No. 371,.—Louis Olson, June 25; Emil T. Erickson, Aug. 10. Grand View No. 376.—Frank Sweet, Aug. 5; Hubert P. Faunon, Mar. 29. McDonald No. 383.—Harry M. Reneau, July 1. Piper No. 385.—Peter Fleming, Apr. 21. Emmeit No. 387.—Guy Morrow, Feb. 14. Spearville No. 388.—John E. Balrd, Apr. 17; Mathias J. Perkins Jime 3. Freeport No. 389 —George S. Dent, Jan. 8. Naloma No. 390.—Andrew Hansen, June 13. Fostoria No. 39Z.—Archibald A. Shehi, Sept. 23. Mayetta No. 393.—Samuel R. Jones, Sr., Jan. 23. Scranton No. 1,07.—Levi M. Downs, July 24.. Haviland No. 409.-—Leroy T. Akers, Jan. 26. Quinter No. 1,10.—William H. Wigington, Sept. 23. Wilmore No. 1,1Z.—William D. Smith, .
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GRAND SECRETARY EMERITUS OF IDAHO. D I E D April 6, 1916.
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PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF T H E
M.-. W'.- G R A N D L O D G E OF A. F. & A. M. OF K A N S A S .
WICHITA, KANSAS, February 20, 1917. The thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, was held in the private dining room of the Wichita Club at 6:30 o'clock p. M., of the above date, with the following mernbers present: M.-.W.'.MATTHEW M . MILLER Grand M.-.W.'.PERRY M . HOISINGTON Grand M.-.W.'.BESTOR G . BROWN Grand M.-.W/.THOMAS G . FITCH Grand M.-.W.-. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON ..Grand M.-.W.-. HENRY F . MASON.. Grand: M.-.W.-.ALEX. A . SHARP Grand M.-.W.-.WM. EASTON HuTCHisoN....Grand M.-.W.-.ELRICK C . COLE Grand M.-.W.-.CHARLES H . CHANDLER Grand M.-.W.-.GILES H . LAMB Grand
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Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Worthy Secretary, M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE was elected Secretary pro tem. M.-.W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH, presiding as Venerable President, opened a Table Lodge. Upon motion, M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB, Grand Master of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Kansas, was unanimously elected to membership, and the attributes of the Association were conferred upon him by the Venerable President.
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Sincere regret was expressed by each member present at the enforced absence of M.-. W.-. Bros. J. JAY BUCK, JAMES H . MCCALL, MAURICE L . STONE, MARION BRUNDAGE, and WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
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Succeeding the social pleasures of the evening, many subjects of importance to the Craft were carefully discussed and considered. The Venerable President announced that under the Constitution M.-. W.-. HENRY F . MASON automatically succeeded to the office of Venerable President, and M.-. W.". GILES H . LAMB became Steward for the ensuing year. On motion, M.:. W.*. MARION K . BRUNDAGE was chosen Worthy Secretary for the ensuing year. The Table Lodge formally closed until the regular annual meeting in February, 1918, unless sooner convened by the President. â&#x20AC;¢
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WILLIAM MITCHELL SHAVER Grand Master, February, 1897-8. Born at Albany N. Y., October 25, 1858, and died at his home in Topeka, Kansas, July 6, 1916.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. BY MATTHEW M. MILLER, P.-. G.-. M/., COMMITTEE.
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: We herewith submit our fifteenth review of the Proceedings and Correspondence Reports received in time for this report from the Other Masonic Grand Lodges of the world in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. The volumes received and reviewed are the following, to wit:* Alabama 1915 Arizona 1916 Arkansas 1915 British Columbia 1916 California 1915 Colorado 1916 Connecticut 1916 Cuba 1914-15 Delaware 1915 District of Columbia 1915 England (United Gr. Lodge)..1916 Florida 1916 Georgia 1915 Idaho 1915-16 Illinois 1916 Indiana 1916 Iowa 1916 Ireland 1915 Kentucky 1915 Louisiana 1916 Maine 1916 Manitoba 1916 Maryland 1915 Massachusetts 1915
Mexico (York Gr. Lodge) 1916 Michigan 1916 Minnesota 1916 Mississippi 1916 Montana 1915 Nebraska 1916 Nevada 1916 New Brunswick 1915 New Hampshire 1916 New Jersey 1916 New Mexico 1915 New South Wales 1915 New York 1916 New Zealand....1915 North Carolina 1916 North Dakota 1916 Nova Scotia 1916 Ohio 1915 Oklahoma 1916 Oregon .1916 Pennsylvania 1915 Philippine Islands 1916 Prince Edward Island ......1916 Quebec 1916
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M.-. W.-. HENRY
CLANTON
MILLER, Grand Master. Kansas non est. Grand Master sums up briefly the terrible consequences of the European conflict, adding: " L e t us hope that the day is not far distant when the 'brotherhood of man' will be recognized the world over; then will all wars and contentions for supremacy be banished from the earth." He says further: " It will take the united.effort and service of the world to relieve those who will be in distress, even after this war shall have passed into history." The Grand Master's address contains several good recommendations, among them one modifying the stonemason physical disqualification requirement in Alabama. The recommendation was, by action of Grand Lodge, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, " t o report such resolutions as will, when adopted, carry this recommendation into effect.'.' The committee made such a report, and by action of Grand Lodge the matter was put to the vote of the subordinate lodges for approval or rejection, according to the Constitution. W.". Bro. MBWHINNEY, chairman Correspondence, submitted special reports, which were adopted. One calls for papers regarding recognition in matter of the so-called Grand Lodge National, etc., of France. Another extended recognition to the Grand Lodge of Queensland—a little tardy—but the right action to have been taken. Still another extended recognition to the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. There was also a report finding nothing in communication (of protest) from Senor RAMON MENDOZA warranting any modification of the last report above granting recognition to the Grand Lodge F. & A. M., Philippine Islands. The Grand Secretary presented a communication from the Grand Chapter O. E. S. of Alabama, requesting Grand Lodge to adopt a suitable tokeri and password whereby the members of said Order could make
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themselves known to Master Masons who were not Eastern Star members, and moved that same be referred to the Committee on Work, to be reported on at next Annual Communication. Motion was adopted. The Report on Correspondence, by W.-. Bro. NATHANIEL L . M E W HiNNEY, is a very clever compilation of extracts from the various volumes of Proceedings of the many Grand Jurisdictions. There is a statistical table at the end. The Australian group of five Grand Jurisdictions tabulates a total of iZ,782, one of which records a membership of 50,266; the other four have respectively 18,728, 1,500, 13,339, and 3,949, making a real grand total 87,782. Even the man who uses an adding machine is liable to get left, unless he " proves all things." M.-. W.-. WALTER SMITH, Grand Master, Tuscaloosa. R.-. W.-. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, Grand Secretary, Montgomery. OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 6, 1916.
ARIZONA-1916. Lodges, 24; members, 2,668; net gain, 103. Tucson, March 14-16, 1916. M.'. W.-. GEORGE ALEXANDER BRIDGE, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.). One with sufficient intelligence to obtain and hold a position as clerk in the postofRce at Bisbee, Arizona, was an applicant to be healed by a lodge at Tucson, he having taken degrees in a clandestine body claiming to be a lodge of Masons. The Secretary of the Tucson body, writing to the Grand Master on the theory that the applicant was an "innocent," inquired if on payment of an additional $25.00 (the difference between what he paid for the clandestine degrees [$35.00] and sixty dollars [$60.00] the Tucson charge), he could be healed, and receive the degrees. The Grand Master after full investigation—by Grand Secretary RoSKRUGE from Grand Secretary TYLER of Washington—advised: "You should proceed with this man's application in exactly the same manner as with all other applications for the degrees of Masonry. In short, he should pay the customary fee according to your By-Laws." The Grand Master in a few terse words inculcated a principle that should be easily comprehended, viz: A clandestine-mado Mason has never applied to a lodge of regular Masons for degrees; has never been investigated and reported on by a committee of regular Masons; has never been regularly elected into any lodge recognized by this Grand Lodge, and has never received the three degrees of Masonry in a lodge recognized by this Grand Body. I cannot understand, therefore, where healing' could commence except at his application, nor where it could end short of taking the regular prescribed course of all applicants. There should be no trouble in Arizona or any of the jurisdictions afflicted with clandestinism of obtaining sure, speedy, and effectual
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relief against the experts who have been obtaining money under the pretense of conferring legitimate masonic degrees. We find an interesting report from the Jurisprudence Committee, which we commend to all masonic students or officials. ' It would take the entire space allotted to Arizona alone. Construing the Arizona Constitution, the committee say: The word " term" as used means any term of service. A brother named in a charter who is installed when the lodge is instituted becomes a Past Master, even if at the next meeting an election is held and another brother is elected and Installed. Your committee In order to make clear its findings offers the following recapitulation: A Past Master is one who has been elected or named in a charter, and duly installed, and has served a term (any period of time) as Master of a lodge.
The Committee on Correspondence in their report recommended that Grand Lodge recognize the Grand Lodge of Masons of the Philippine Islands;.and also the Grand Lodge of Queensland. Report and recommendations were adopted by Grand Lodge. ——-.. Portraits and memorials appear in the obituary pages of Past Grand Masters and Past Grand High Priests FRANCIS ASBUKY SHAW and MARTIN WILLIAM KALES, both of whom had rendered estimable serv-
ices to Symbolic and Capitular Masonry. There is no Report on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. FREDERICK WELLINGTON PERKINS, Grand Master, Flag-
staff. R.'. W.". GEORGE J. ROSKRUGB, Grand Secretary, Tucson.
Next Annual, Nogales, February 13, 1916.
ARKANSAS-^1915. .
Lodges, 563; members, 20,766; decrease, 191. Little Rock, November 16, 1915.
BAUM. Grand Master.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES E . ROSEN-
(Frontispiece portrait of M.-.W.-. Bro. L. P.
KEMPER, Grand Master-elect.)
There are innumerable masonic Grand Orators who in their orations seem to follow stereotyped copy, b u t the Grand Master of Arkansas selected for the 1915 Grand Communication an orator whose title prefix of "Grand'-' was no misnomer. We deeply regret that we cannot reproduce the thoughtful, finished, and scholarly address £iven by Grand Orator Louis BAUERLEIN. I t would mar the finished production to attempt to take a brief part only. It is a source of pride and gratification to know that Kansas has such a gifted and accomplished Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. The oration.was delivered at an evening session, while the Grand Lodge was at refreshment, following which the Grand
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Matron of the Eastern Star was introduced and delivered " a most pleasing address" on the relation of the Order of.the Eastern Star to the work of the Masonic Fraternity. The "sisters" had a second inning when Grand Master ROSENBAUM tendered its Grand Matron " t h e use of the elegant building of the Scottish Rite .Consistory for their annual session whenever desired." The Grand Matron made an appreciative response in acceptation. The Superintendent of the Masonic Home then presented three young lady pupils who are represented as "worthy products of the care and efficiency of the management of the Home." The Grand Lodge presented a handsome Past Grand Master's jewel to retiring Grand Master GHAS. E . ROSENBAUM, Past Grand Master. DAIVD I. MILLS doing the presentation act.
A committee was appointed by Grand Master L. P. KEMPER to arrange for celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Grand Lodge. The Eastern Star presented the new Grand Master with a bouquet of chrysanthemums, for which he responded with grateful appreciation. There is no Correspondence Report. M.-. W.". L. P . KEMPER, Grand Master, Siloam Springs. R.'. W.'. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretary, Little Rock. LOUIS BAUERLEIN, Correspondent, Camden.
Next Annual, Little Rock, November 21, 1916.
BRITISH COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 77; members, 7,797; net gain, 100. Vancouver, June 22, 1916. M.-.W.-. WM, C . DITMARS, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Portraits of Past Grand Masters E. E. CHAPMAN (1902) and (Rev.) C. ENSOR SHARP (1903), also precede title page.There is the customary patriotic reference to those who have answered the call to the colors. We do not refer to it as above the ordinary, because a true Mason would be recreant to duty who failed to answer the call of country. We take a part: In many of the lodges honor rolls have been provided upon which are inscribed the names of those who have heard the call and are now serving their King and country on active military duty. Some of these brave and noble men have. I regret to say. made the supreme sacrifice, and are now "resting from their labors" on the fields of Flanders and elsewhere.
Chairman W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, for the Committee on Correspondence, presented a special report recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Report adopted.
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The general Report on Correspondence, by Bro. DEWOLF-SMITH, fills 181 pages, covering report and index. Kansas for 1915 is briefly reviewe,d. The death of M.". W.'. Bro. FRED WASHBON, Past Grand Master, is noted. Of the new masonic code of Kansas he says: "Kansas now has a masonic code so comprehensive and so plain that requests for rulings have been reduced to a minimum. One ruling only is reported, which was , " citing it. Of the Kansas recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, he says: The Committee on Correspondence advised recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, as the "sole, exclusive, sovereign and independent Grand Lodge in the Islands; which seems to be stretching it a bit in view of the fact that the Grand Lodge of Scotland also maintains two or three lodges there." Kansas had an opportunity of stretching it a bit in South Africa twenty years ago, but wisely refrained from granting Kansans residing there a dispensation to organize a masonic body in British territory. No question of financial advantage was involved at that time in consideration of the situation. The main consideration was that such action, if taken, might lead to a lack of harmony. We think some of the most aggravating contentious disputes (strong enough to warrant the expression "wrangles and bickerings") that ever occurred have been over these questions of masonic claim of jurisdiction over territory belonging to a foreign nation or people; and some of the worst are not between foreign nations, or people of different nationality. The -Kansas review of the British Columbia Proceedings for 1914 receives complimentary comment. M.\ W.'. WILLIAM ASTLEY, Grand Master, Vancouver. R.-. W.'. W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, New Westminster, June 21, 1917.
CALIFORNIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 366; mernbers, 53,179; net gain, 2,922. San Francisco, October 12, 1915.
M.'. W.'. B E N J . F . BLEDSOE,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Lodge of California seems to have a very large and weighty problem for consideration in connection with the debt assumed for the construction of the Temple at San Francisco. Financial orators engaged in the construction of a Masonic Temple sometimes fail to give proper weight or consideration to the insignificant question of "fixed charges," and become involved from their point of view, hopelessly. We have no fears but that when the orators go back and sit down, it will not be a difficult matter to find a competent
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c o m m i t t e e of financiers who can speedily find " a w a y o u t " for t h e California b r e t h r e n . T h e California C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e is stilf floundering in its a t t e m p t at an elucidation of t h e D u r a n t - M c G R E W m u d d l e . T h i s which follows is their l a s t m o s t r e m a r k a b l e a d v a n c e in their Gallipoli expedition: We concur in the views expressed by Grand Master MONROE in his letter as to the good faith of our Durant lodge, and we do not see how the election of Bro. MCGREW to membership therein can, under all the circumstances, be held to bo void. And t h e c o m m i t t e e t h e n proceeds t o u n d e r m i n e its own t r e n c h work as follows: To our minds there is but one question remaining of which we should, or can, take cognizance, namely, whether Mr. MCGEEW in presenting his application to Durant Lodge, was guilty of any fraudulent misrepresentation, or concealment relative to his status as a Mason. If he was, he should immediately be proceeded against in Durant Lodge, on charges regularly presented. Yes; b u t w h a t a b o u t t h e G r a n d Lodge of California ignoring, violating and bringing t o n a u g h t t h e j u d g m e n t of expulsion b y a fraternal G r a n d Lodge whose gentle courtesy and consideration h a v e h a d nothing even a p p r o a c h i n g t h e s c a n t e s t fraternal recognition? T o g e t back t o first principles, in t h e face of t h e d e m a n d of t h e learned committee t h a t fraud or improper c o n d u c t be b r o u g h t home t o an expelled Mason, to lay a foundation of complaint against t h e lodge which elected such an one t o m e m b e r s h i p , we would like to suggest t o t h e learned c o m m i t t e e t h a t it h a s practically set forth as t h e basis of its m o u n t a i n o u s labor t h e e x t r e m e opposite of. one of t h e oldest and b e s t established legal principles. M a s o n s of a lodge m i g h t h a v e lenient consideration u p o n such a plea; b u t t h e spectacle of an a s t u t e l a w c o m m i t t e e practically pleading ignorance of t h e law as an excuse for t h a t grave masonic oflfense (whatever degree of g r a v i t y m a y be placed upon it) is beyond comparison. We t h i n k t h e California c o m m i t t e e , from t h e a d m i t t e d history of this case on b o t h sides, cannot escape two conclusions: First, t h a t it had knowledge of t h e fact; second, t h a t ignorance of t h e law is an insufficient and i m p r o p e r plea either on t h e p a r t of a lodge or t h e J u r i s prudence C o m m i t t e e of a G r a n d Lodge. W h y is it t h a t lodges will countenance a shift, device or subterfuge to obtain an undesirable member, or having obtained a n d p a r t e d w i t h such an one, w h y m u s t t h e well-established principles of M a s o n r y and law be annulled or overridden in an effort t o give h i m a'quasi masonic standing? W e are assured t h e G r a n d Lodge of California desires to, and will do t h e r i g h t thing, if it h a s a fair chance t o h a v e t h e issue presented for consideration. W e also h a v e confidence t h a t those who have t h e best interests of M a s o n r y a t h e a r t , sooner or later, will exercise a controlling voice in a d e m a n d for a square deal. W e are strongly con-
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vinced t h a t it will b e a decided a d v a n c e , for those in California addicted t o t h e habit, to a b a n d o n t h e issuance of a n y further " b i l l s ofh e a l t h " e i t h e r for sectarian o r g a n i z a t i o n s , or for M a s s a c h u s e t t s m a t e r i a l â&#x20AC;&#x201D; f o u n d unfit for t h e t e m p l e of M a s o n r y . W e n o t e a r e p o r t b y a special c o m m i t t e e headed b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W M . P . F I L M E R , c h a i r m a n , a n d also signed b y E D W A R D H . H A R T a n d others, t h e c o m m i t t e e d i s a v o w i n g t h e action-of certain selfc o n s t i t u t e d spokesmen for t h e fraternity, which covers m a t t e r fully, a n d in its last resolution l a y s d o w n t h e law governing and prohibiting hereafter like action on t h e p a r t of i n d i v i d u a l M a s o n s . We t h i n k it extremely unlikely t h a t b r e t h r e n who h a v e had t h e experience will ever again be induced to " h o l d t h e s a c k . " T h e c o m m i t t e e ' s work is entitled t o highest c o m m e n d a t i o n . G r a n d Orator M A T T S . H U G H E S m e a s u r e d u p to t h e full expectation of t h o s e familiar with his o r a t o r y . " A Triad of Masonic I d e a l s " was his subject, and he grouped for consideration t h e ideals of quality, of k n o w l e d g e and religion. I t w a s a fine address, and he gave some sensible ideas for t h e consideration of t h e ultra-wise brother who oracularly ejaculates t h a t " M a s o n r y is a good enough religion for m e . " T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E D W A R D H . H A R T , reviews sixty-five jurisdictions for t h e year. K a n s a s for 1915 is fully reviewed. H e quotes approvingly this 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 on G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address: It is desired especially to commend the rational treatment reported under tlie liead of " W a r Relief." Wliile Masons should ever stand ready to respond to the needs of the destitute, they should also avoid liysteria a.n<i imposition. E x c e r p t s are t a k e n from t h e v e r y interesting oration delivered b y Bro.
ALFRED W .
BENSON.
T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t is credited with being " m o s t cordial and friendly." U n d e r Massachusetts, where t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ruled t h a t " I t is wrong for a b r o t h e r to visit a lodge w i t h which we are n o t in fraternal, r e l a t i o n s ; " and where t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of South Carolina, quoting, said: " T h i s ruling was a p p r o v e d b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. Hence if it is w r o n g for us t o visit a lodge w i t h which we h a v e no fraternal relations, it'is also w r o n g for a b r o t h e r of a lodge n o t in fraternal relations with us to visit our lodges." To which B r o . H A R T s a y s : The above decision undoubtedly correctly states the general rule, although we believe there may be exceptional cases, such, for instance, as a brother hailing from a foreign jurisdiction which may not have been formally recognized as a sovereign Grand Lodge by tils own Grand Lodge, not because of. the existence of any rea.son why the other jurisdictions should not be recognized, but because the matter of recognition may not have been formally passed upon by his Grand Lodge.
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We think the exceptional cases have almost uniformly been conceded visiting rights, except in well known cases of irregularity or illegality of constitution. Bro. HART cites a Mason of the Grand Lodge of Queensland as one who "would, we believe, be entitled to visit one of our subordinate lodges, notwithstanding the fact that Queensland has not yet been formally recognized by California, because application for recognition appears never to have been before our Grand Lodge for consideration; but,a Mason coming from a Grand Lodge that has made application for recognition to our Grand Lodge and the request denied, would in our judgment, not be entitled to visit." M.-. W.-. ALBERT G . BURNETT, Grand Master, Sacramento. R.;. W.-. JOHN WHICHER, Grand Secretary, San Francisco. M.'. W.-. EDWARD H . HART, Grand Correspondent, San Francisco. Next Annual, San Francisco, October 10, 1916.
COLORADO—1916. Lodges, 129; members, 18,175; net gain, 753. Denver, September 19, 1916. M.-.W.'. ROBERT M . SIMONS, Grand Master. (Portrait of GUY V. STERNBERG, Grand Master-elect, forms frontispiece.) The Grand Master's address gives an interesting account of the fiftieth anniversary of Black Hawk Lodge No. 11, which had a very enjoyable celebration of the event. CHASE WITHROW, the first Worshipful Master of the lodge, was the fifth Grand Master of Masons in the Territory of Colorado in 1866, and in 1916, as the Dean of Colorado Masons, he served a second term as Worshipful Master of Black Hawk Lodge No. 11, and was present at Grand Lodge as a delegate as its Worshipful Master. The programme of the celebration is published in full in the record. I t is embellished with two pictures of the Worshipful Master—one taken in the vigor of manhood, with hair and whiskers showing black in color; and a companion picture, evidently taken "fifty years after," with hair showing the frosts of age, but with a genial, pleasing look in eyes and face, showing unmistakably the spirit of brotherhood. The portraits tell the whole story and need no "words of explanation." The Grand Master called up Grand Lodge, which saluted the venerable brother, to which the Grand Master added: Most Worshipful Brother: Accept our heartiest congratulations and our earnest wish that you may be spared many, many, years, a counselor and guide to the craftsmen of the splendid State you have so ably helped to build. After Grand Master WITHROW had been "honored" by Grand Lodge, Grand Master SIMONS said: "Brethren, I would like to have
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you all rise and salute Bro. LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAF, who sat in the
South fifty years ago when Bro. CHARLES WITHROW was Grand Master." And then Bro. GREENLEAF made a beautiful response, referring in part to his service, as follows: I believe I have served in the masonic bodies for flfty-three or four years, having been made a Mason in 1863. I have .served in nearly all the capacities in Blue Lodge Masonry, and have been your correspondent since 1870—thirtytwo years consecutively—which makes me, I believe, the oldest foreign correspondent in the United States. We note an appropriation of $500 for expenses of defending an appeal made to Supreme Court by the State in the taxation case on masonic property won by the Grand Lodge in the State court. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.'. Bro.
LAWRENCE
N.
GREENLEAF
presented his thirty-second report, about 150 pages, printed on excellent book paper in "faultless style" in every respect. Under District of Columbia, discussing M.'.W.'. Bro. BAIRD'S report, he says: " I n his conclusion he discusses the liquor question and the use of drugs in an able manner. As Colorado is now in the dry contingent, we cannot avail ourselves of his views." Kansas for 1916 is ably and fully reviewed, and the work of Grand Lodge fully epitomized. He copies from M.\W.-. Bro. BURDICK'S address about masonic rites. Speaking of the Kansas Grand Orator, he says: "An eloquent oration was delivered by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor of Kansas, who took for his subject ' Masonry and Democracy.' We have room only for a brief extract, as follows." And he copies what was said about consecrating ourselves anew to the eternal principles of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In his conclusion, Bro. GREENLEAF sums up an account of the objects that attracted his notice along the way. Referring to the trite phrase, "Quality not Quantity," he says: "From our observation and the testimony • of those qualified to judge correctly, the •personnel of the fraternity was never excelled, being composed of the best citizenship in every community." His concluding paragraph ends as follows: "Thanking our fellowreporters for the generous treatment received at their hands, and reciprocating their continued expressions of good will, we bring our labors to a close."' M.-.W.'. GUY V. STERNBERG, Grand Master, Grand Junction. R.-. W.'. CHAS. H . JACOBSON, Grand Secretary, Denver. M.-.W.". LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAF, Grand Correspondent, Denver. Next Annual, Trinidad, August 24, 25, 1917.
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CONNECTICUT - 1916. Lodges, 110; m e m b e r s , 25,983; n e t gain, 611. Hartford, F e b r u a r y 2, 1916. M.-.W.'. C L A R E N C E R . A U S T I N , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) T h e m a i n interest in t h e volume is contained in B r o . KlES' R e p o r t on Correspondence, where, according to custom, K a n s a s is accorded generous space a n d courteous t r e a t m e n t . H e acknowledges two pages of approving review of Connecticut contained in t h e K a n s a s report. U n d e r space d e v o t e d to Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Western Australia and Wisconsin, h e finds material t h a t he transfers from t h e K a n s a s r e p o r t as w o r t h y of r e p r o d u c t i o n in t h e Connecticut volume. U n d e r Minnesota, where Bro. I R V I N G lavishly wasted nearly three lines on K a n s a s , saying, " T h e M i n n e s o t a plan of affording relief is eminently satisfactory t o all concerned, a t a t e n t h of t h e cost. We are no more in need of a H o m e t h a n a cat has of two t a i l s , " B r o . KlES responds: " N e v e r t h e l e s s it would a p p e a r t h a t M i n n e s o t a is perseveringly working t o w a r d the establishing of a H o m e . " A n d a d d s t o his c o m m e n t something within t h e knowledge of all who h a v e given t h e question close s t u d y elsewhere from t h e h u m a n i t a r i a n viewpoint: " M a n y C o n n e c t i c u t cases can be b e t t e r cared for locally a n d a t less expense. Per contra, a large n u m b e r of our H o m e m e m b e r s could n o t possibly h a v e a d e q u a t e care and m a i n t e n a n c e except in this or a similar institution." U n d e r Philippine Islands, quoting a letter from Scotland " w h i c h shows their d u n d e r h e a d e d s t u p i d i t y , " he adds b y way of c o m m e n t : Personally, we believe-the time has come for radical and drastic action. Let us frankly condemn and disavow the "British" theory of divided sovereignty and emphatically demand that, upon American soil, at least, foreign Grand Lodges shall withdraw all claims to sovereignty, failing which, let our Grand Lodge withdraw all recognition and intercoxirse. This is simply our own personal view, but we make no apology for it. I n our c o m m e n t s heretofore we h a v e indicated a like disposition; b u t when one—a m a n or a n a t i o n — h a s troubles of his—or i t s — own, we believe in waiting for " a more convenient season." We were in hope, too, t h a t our U n i t e d States bodies in U n i t e d S t a t e s territory would t a k e t h e initiative in asserting "its sole, independent and exclusive sovereignty." B e t t e r scotch t h e snake before she has a chance to breed further causes of disturbance. Although B r o . K i E S is n o t a m e m b e r of t h e O. E . S., he never fails t o bear t e s t i m o n y to its efficiency in t h e s u p p o r t of t h e Masonic H o m e , and occasionally indulges in a little s a r c a s m upon those who fear t h a t t h e O. E . S. is t h e entering wedge for t h e destruction of t h e Craft. For instance, reviewing British Columbia, he s a y s : " T h e following
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was a d o p t e d : Resolved, T h a t t h e words in t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address referring t o t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n Star, b e struck o u t ; " a n d t h e n Bro. KiES c o m m e n t s : They seem to be as scared of the " s t a r s " as the average woman is of a cow. Brace up, brethren. Although not a member of the O. E. S., we have never had the least reason to feel terrorized at their presence, and they never have done us aught but good. H e sizes u p a n o t h e r case of British Columbia futile action in t h e following: A lodge complained that some of its rejected applicants had, after a few months residence, received degrees in Scotland and England, and asked that this be stopped. Grand Lodge responded by an academic resolution of disapproval. We predict that this will have about the effect of a volley of beans upon an ironclad in diverting Scotland from its reprehensible practices. It was then voted to correspond with these Grand Lodges on the subject. " R e s o l u t i o n s " a n d " N o t e s " m a y soon be added d i c t u m : " A t r e a t y is n o t w o r t h t h e paper on which it M.-.W.-. T H O M A S M C K E N Z I E , G r a n d Master, ( P . R. I. M.-.W,-. G E O R G E A. K I E S , G r a n d Secretary and s p o n d e n t , Hartford, C o n n . N e x t Annual, H a r t f o r d , F e b r u a r y 7, 1917.
to the m o d e r n is w r i t t e n . " O.) Westerly, G r a n d Corre-
CUBA —1914-15. Lodges, 9 3 ; m e m b e r s , 5,183; n e t gain, 219. H a b a n a , April 8, 1915. M.-. W.-. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO> Grand Master. T h e A n n u a l Session, began M a r c h 28th last, was resumed April 8, 1915. • I n his opening, G r a n d M a s t e r C U R B E L O refers to- t h e pleasing gratification t h e y h a v e in realizing t h a t during t h e last y e a r t h e lodges of their obedience h a v e m a d e material a d v a n c e m e n t , a n d t h a t t h e est a b l i s h m e n t of the I n s t i t u t i o n is recognized on. every h a n d by M a s o n s a n d profanes. He also extends a "fraternal salutation t o t h e masonic g r a n d powers, not only t h e d i s t a n t foreign, b u t also those near a n d joining w i t h us in our work, accepting a n d m a i n t a i n i n g t h e fraternalrelations which we h a v e established with t h e m . " T h e G r a n d M a s t e r notes t h e d e a t h during t h e actual masonic y e a r of t w o P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , t h e t w o B r o t h e r s J U A N B A U T I S T E HERNANDEZ BARREIRO,
and
ANTONIO COVIN
TORRES;
the
first
on
t h e 12th of December, 1913, and t h e second on t h e 15th of N o v e m b e r , 1914.
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G r a n d Secretary C A R L O S G . C H A R L E S gives t h e m e m b e r s h i p of t h e G r a n d Lodge for t h e past four years as follows: 1912,3,597; 1913, 4,113; 1914,4,910; 1915,5,183. Our distinguished B r o t h e r FRANCISCO D E P . R O D R I G U E Z still continues t o serve his G r a n d Lodge in his capacity as P r e s i d e n t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Relations, or, as we briefly t e r m it. G r a n d Correspondent. H i s service in this capacity w a s existing when we wrote o u r first r e p o r t in 1893. T h e r e was a h i a t u s in his work as correspondent during w h a t is d e n o m i n a t e d in this c o u n t r y " t h e Spanish W a r . " A b o u t t h e t i m e t h a t war closed, Bro. R O D R I G U E Z w a s serving t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s a t H a b a n a , C u b a , in t h e capacity of U n i t e d S t a t e s interpreter, in which c a p a c i t y h e rendered t h e United States G o v e r n m e n t a n d his own Republic, C u b a , as well, valuable assistance; a n d it always is pleasing t o American M a s o n s t o realize t h a t t h e former s t u d e n t a t Cornell University, b y his service beyond question c o n t r i b u t e d largely t o t h e very amicable relations t h e n existing, a n d since maintairfed, between t h e C u b a n Republic a n d t h e American Republic t h a t t h e n stood sponsor for Cuba, as she still does. Bro. R O D R I G U E Z begins his report after this m a n n e r : The Cure of San Sulpicio inquiring of MONTESQUIEU in his last moments: "Senor, are you convinced of the grandeur of G O D ? " " Y e s . " the dying man answered, " a n d of the littleness of men." Aside from the irony proverbial to the eminent author of the Spirit, of the Law, nothing can better apply to this historic phrase than Masonry. The more we study our magnificent institution, we make research in its different fields, the methods, the requirements and the practice of its fundamental principles, the more we are convinced of our inability to study and well comprehend in ever so moderate a manner. The effect of Masonry in some fields is that of a panacea which, taken and used in whatever manner in many ailments, is a most efHcaclous remedy, but in many of them producing cerebral atrophia. Bro. R., in his topical reference, notes " t h e subject of clandestinism, t h e evil word, t h e h y d r a of a n h u n d r e d heads, is suggested b y F l o r i d a in a brilliant a n d i n s t r u c t i v e article w o r t h y of s t u d y . " K a n s a s h a s ample space and generous consideration. Grand M a s t e r C H A N D L E R ' S r e p o r t is epitomized; t h e financial a n d numerical condition of t h e Masonic H o m e given; t h e action t a k e n by. K a n s a s in honoring " t h e distinguished masonic writer R O B E R T F . G O U L D " is noted. W e also find t h e following c o m m e n t in t h e C u b a n review of Kansas: Nuestro m(ly querldo hermano en los que se pu^de aprend^r milcho â&#x20AC;&#x201D;.
, ins6rta 6tra de sus sobfirbios lnf6rmes
M.-. W.'. F R A N C I S C O SANCHEZ C U R B E L O , G r a n d M a s t e r ,
Habana.
R . \ W.'. C A R L O S G . C H A R L E S , G r a n d Secretary, H a b a n a . R.\ W.". F . D E P . R O D R I G U E Z , G r a n d Correspondent, H a b a n a . N e x t Annual, H a b a n a , , 1916.
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February,
DELAWARE —1915. Lodges, 22; members, 3,541; net gain, 118. Wilmington, October 6, 7, 1915.
M.-. W.-. WILLIAM E . V A L -
LIANT, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The .Delaware Grand Master has evidently not waited wearily to absorb by the experience route his knowledge of Masonry. Some of them never learn until after they have passed through the crucible of criticism whether success or failure have attended their administrative action. There is such an acquisition as masonic preparedness, and as shown by the following in Grand Master VALLIANT'S address: The.report of the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence as presented by Past Grand Master Bro. HARRY J. GUTHRIE is practically a condensed review of every Grand Lodge with which this jurisdiction is in fraternal relations. These reports are very interesting and instructive, and if every Mason in Delaware would carefully study them, he would be a better informed Mason, and therefore more help to the Craft. I feel tliat the ofBcers.of the lodge especially should carefully read these reports, as well informed officers are a credit to the lodge, as well as to themselves.
We find a very interesting account of the presentation to Grand . Lodge of a portrait of Judge GUNNING BEDFORD, who was the first
Grand Master of the fraternity in the Grand Jurisdiction of Delaware (1806).
Bro. JOHN S . GROHE, who presented it, also furnished a con-
cise and pleasing historical account of the first Grand Master: Born in Philadelphia in 1747, he graduated as valedictorian at Princeton in 1771, having as classmates JA.MES MADISON and HUGH M . BRECKINBIDGE. He was a member of Continental Congress 1783—1787; member of convention which formed the Constitution of the United States. In 1789 he was appointed by President GEORGE WASHINGTON Judge of the U. S. District Court. He is buried in the churchyard of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington.
Bro. GROHE has made a valuable contribution to Delaware ma-
sonic history. The volume records the deaths of Past Grand Masters GEORGE M . MARSHALL, April 18, 1915, and ENOCH MOORE, June 26, 1914. Past Grand Master HARRY JONES GUTHRIE writes the Corre-
spondence Report. Kansas is not included in it, which of course is a monumental error. M.-. W.-. WALTER W . BACON, Grand Master, Washington.
R.-. W.-. ViRGiNius V. HARRISON, Grand Secretary, Wilmington. M/'. W.-. HARRY JONES GUTHRIE, Grand Correspondent, Wilming-
ton. Next Annual, Wilmington, October 7, 1916.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1915. Lodges, 30; members, 10,171; net gain, 177. Washington, December 15, 1915.
M.'. W.-. ALEXANDER GRANT,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Grand Master GRANT reported continued progress had been made in the work of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Under the topic, "Invitations," we find that the "banquet" sign was hung out frequently during the year. In the list we find: "Banquet to EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, Grand Master of the General
Grand Council R. & S. M. of the United States, at the University Club, December 9th. We find that a banquet and reception of Royal Arch Masons was given in honor of General Grand High Priest GEORGE E. CORSON, November 3d.
We regret to note an annual bill of health given to a Masonic Mutual Life Association. The word "masonic" should never have a place in any business title, or advertisement. It is a mistake, and as a rule sooner or later brings disrepute upon those who have been connected with its management and their Grand Lodge sponsors. The Committee on Correspondence, Past Grand Master GEORGE W. BAIRD, in announcing the death of ROBERT FREKE GOULD, presented
a series of resolutions recounting his highly honorable and distinguished military, masonic and civil life. He says: His works have been translated into several languages, and he was recognized as the great masonic authority. The greatest merit was his unerring accuracy; he wrote in the truly masonic spirit of being able to divest himself of all prejudice.
The masonic jurisprudents of Grand Lodge, after debating fully the question whether a brother dropped for non-payment of dues could not be further punished by being subject to trial as an unaffiliate for a masonic offense. Grand Lodge failed to concur in the opinion that he was further liable. The matter is to be brought up again next year. Resolutions were adopted to carry out the plans, purposes and program of GEORGE WASHINGTON, our first President, in the establishment
in Washington of a National and American University, absolutely free from any sectarian control, that will represent the spirit of America arid Masonry in its attitude toward the churches, creeds and countries of mankind. Committee of five called for by the resolutions was appointed by Grand Master. Good work! Every Mason in the country ought to give a dollar as a starter. Yes, it is a small sum; but if each one does so, the Washington National and American University will have two millions of dollars with which to begin work. Organize, and advise the Craft who is authorized to
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February,
receive subscriptions. Will the Eastern Star help? We reply with a like conundrum: Will a duck swim? It is a sure proposition. Past Grand Master BAIRD reported on the Manila-RAMON MENDOZA-Philippine protest, showing the complaint groundless for the reason that a Regional or Provincial Grand Body "is not a sovereign body, and has never claimed to b e . " This being beyond question, the other reasons may well be omitted. In the committee report, Admiral BAIRD refers to the planting of Spanish lodges in Pennsylvania by the Grand Orient of Spain as being of itself sufficient justification for the Grand Lodge of California to ignore the existence of the Spanish lodges." While clearing up the premises in the best interests of Masonry, why not cut out the two bunches of Scotch thistles before they become a menace to the peace and harmony of legitimate Masonry in that portion of the United States of America known as the Philippine Islands? We are pleased to note in the record of December 27,1915, that a distinguished co-laborer in another field of District of Columbia moral vineyard has started in the line of promotion. It is a long, long way from Senior Steward to that Tipperary'of desire, the Grand Mastership, but with the effervescent spirit of youth we trust ROE may experience the joy and reality sung by BURNS: "Hope springs exulting on triumphant wing;" and—using classic phrase—"Get there, E L I ! " The Report on Correspondence, his sixteenth, is by Past Grand Master GEORGE W . BAIRD, and, like its predecessors, is full of interesting matter. He makes a very interesting epitome of the Proceedings of the Kansas Association of Past Grand Masters. A good word is spoken of the Kansas Report on Correspondence. Of its reviews he says: " T h e essays are arranged alphabetically." Concluding a very complimentary review of the Kansas Proceedings and report, after a personal reference to the Kansas correspondent, he refers to something we had noted in a former review by him, and says: " I t may interest him, and, in fact, all good brothers and fellows, to know that the Navy Chaplain, Father RENNOLDS, who 'can prove that WASHINGTON never was a Mason,' no longer appears on the Navy register; on inquiry we find he resigned 'under pressure.' The ' Holy Father,' it is said, took his tea too strong, in consequence of of which he was invited to make a vacancy." We are sorry he wasted that tea; like FATHER TOM, he should have waited the return of the Pope with the hot water. But this consolation remains, he has fully demonstrated his eligibility to the An s club. There is an interesting review of the Regional Grand Lodge of the Philippines No. i, but as part of it comes within liability for expurgation we omit it. What he says about the dishonor to the Spanish flag in the Manila Cathedral to confirm the edict of superiority of the Church over the state under the Spanish regime in the Philippines, is of especial interest to those who believe that the power of the Church should not be superior to that of the state.
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Under North Dakota, Bro. BAIRD shows an appreciation of the work of Bro. S. A. BROWN, which has our sincere concurrence. He says: " T o praise it would be like an effort to paint the lily." We would like to take what Bro. BAIRD says in his conclusion about the religious sideview on the Austrian War on the Slav provinces and countries; but we have reached our limit. M.-. W.-. WILLIAM W . JERMANE, Grand Master, Washington, D. C. R.-. W.-. ARVINE W . JOHNSTON, Grand Secretary, Washington, D. C. M.-. W.-. GEORGE W . BAIRD, Grand Correspondent, Washington, D C.
UNITED GRAND LODGE ENGLAND-1916. â&#x20AC;˘ London, March 1, 1916.
R.-. W.'. THOMAS FREDERICK HALSEY,
Deputy Grand Master. In the matter of the election of Grand Master, were we not constrained by a due regard for neutrality we might enjoy transcribing the admirable reference made by R.". W.\ Bro. W. S. SHERRINGTON in his speech nominating for re-election as Grand Master the present incumbent of that office, the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. His historical references to " t h a t Royal DuKE OF K E N T " of "more than one hundred years of age," and to " K I N G EDWARD VII, who strove ever for peace, and who reigned indeed in the hearts and affections of all men," were exceedingly happy, tracing back as he did the descent of the present Grand Master from the same general lines of ancestry. The Grand Lodge then thoroughly discussed the report of the Board of General Purposes upon two proposals: 1st, " T h e immediate withdrawal of this Grand Lodge's recognition of the German Grand Lodges." 2d. " The prohibition of the reception in English lodges of alleged Masons into any lodge existing under any German jurisdiction, and the prohibition of the entry of English Masons into any lodge existing under any German jurisdiction." To these proposals the Board reported: First, that the question of recognition was a matter that rests with the Grand Master; and in regard to the second, " T h a t there has been no intercourse with any Grand Lodge in an enemy country since hostilities began; and the Board has no knowledge of English Freemasons having entered a lodge under the jurisdiction of any enemy country Grand Lodge during the war." The upholders of the amendment, referring these questions back to the Board, claimed the Board avoided the issues presented for consideration to the Board.
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February,
The Deputy Grand Registrar, V/. W / . Bro. JESSEL, K . C., discussing the matter of recognition, said: We discovered on consideration of the question that it was entirely within the functions of the Grand Master to determine whether or not the German Grand Lodges should be recognized. Bro. JESSEL added: And, brethren, it seems to me to be an Impertinence * * * for us with acclamation to elect our Grand Master, H. R. H. the DUKE of CONNAUGHT, at this meeting of Grand Lodge, and at the very same meeting endeavor to entrench upon his prerogative. ["No, N o l " ] and ["Hear, hear!"] You do not like my saying so, brethren, b u t it is true.
Upon division and counting of the votes, the amendment was declared carried, as later also was the resolution as amended. I t is to be regretted that our English brethren, under the influence of war provocations, have been impelled to action that from our neutral point of view seems unwarranted, and which we trust in time, if not a subject for revocation, may at least be modified to a resumption of masonic fraternal relations. The fratricidal Civil War of the United States, though bitter, never led to a rupture of masonic fraternal relations, as all of those who were active participants now most gratefully remember. â&#x20AC;˘ Simply looking at the matter from the historical viewpoint, it seems a misfortune that a line of precedents where the masonic cabletow and grip have always held for humanity and brotherhood, should at last be broken. We note the Grand Lodge record shows the total attendance at Grand Lodge at the meetings for the year 1915 to have been 3,374. Is it too much to hope that by. 2015 the clerical department of the Grand Lodge may have time and inclination sufficient to ascertain the total membership of the United Grand Lodge of England, and make ample provision for a proper ascertainment of its will and action? Annual Grand Festival, April 26, 1916.. Deputy Grand Master, T. F. HALSEY.
Two distinguished visitors were present: W.'. Capt. JOHN ROBERT L E E , Past President Board of Benevolence, Victoria; and W.\ Major W. B. CARTER, Past D.-. G.-. I.-. Workings, New South Wales. Grand Master, the D U K E OF CONNAUGHT, was duly proclaimed
as elected and installed, as also were Pro Grand Master.BARON AMPTHILL and Deputy Grand Master THOMAS F . HALSEY.
The list of appointive Grand Officers was read. The Grand Lodge was duly closed, the first verse of the national anthem was sung, the Annual Grand Dinner was eaten, and the Stewards duly thanked.
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Quarterly, June 7, 1916. The Communication practically was a memorial to one who, while an eminent Mason, a Past Grand Warden of England, a District Grand Master of Egypt and the Sudan, a District Grand Master of the Punjab, yet over and above his masonic connection Great Britain was deeply indebted to him for eminent services as a soldier and administrative officer that will remain in memory as long as the empire and its dominions remain, and will be acknowledged gratefully as long as "KITCHENER'S army" remain as a name and memory. From the commencement of his connection and association with it, the British Army has had no other name in the language of the United States of America than "KITCHENER'S army," and it has in every respect been recognized as an embodiment of KITCHENER'S skill, wisdom and ability as an organizer and adniinistrator. Stripped of other verbiage the resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge reads: The Craft mourns the loss of a distinguished masonic administrator in Egypt and in India, while the country will .ever hold in grateful regard and admiring reverence the fearless soldier and tireless organizer, whose military talents more than once in her hour of need assisted to preserve the empire.
From the time that it was apparent that KITCHENER had free hand, it became apparent that order had been evolved from chaos, and discipline of the highest military order had obtained full control and sway. In any consideration of the eminent services rendered by him as a Mason, we cannot do full justice to the character of our distinguished brother without reference to his eminent services to his country. I t can be no reflection on the neutrality of the American Republic that in the reference of its sons they refer without stint to the great organizer, molder and leader in terms that already form the consensus of world thought and admitted world history. The support to the resolution by the Deputy Grand Master HALSEY and President ALFRED F . ROBBINS ended the consideration of
the resolution, which were assented to by Grand Lodge, the brethren standing a t attention while the Grand Organist played the "Dead March in Saul."
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CORRESPONDENCE—FLORIDA.
February.
FLORIDA —1916. Lodges, 233; m e m b e r s , 12,724; net gain, 663. Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 18, 19, 20, 1916. M.-.W.-. C E P H A S L . WILSON, Grand Master. W e a r e pleased t o n o t e t h a t M.-.W.-. Bro. S A M U E L P A S C O , as cust o m a r y , w a s on d u t y as t h e 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 Lodge of Kansas. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r records in his address t h e d e a t h of M.-. W.-. •Past G r a n d M a s t e r E N D S W A S G A T E , who died a t his h o m e in E a s t B o s t o n , M a r c h 5,1915: He was born at Mount Desert, Maine, February 18,1820, having completed ninety-live years and more of earthly existence. A farmer boy, he qualified himself so that he taught school for four years after becoming of age; he then became a sailor, serving three years before the mast, then three years as first officer. He was captain of the brig that carried the first piling into San Francisco, in 1850. Was made a Mason at his birthplace in Maine, then went to California, worlced into all the lodges in Sacramento and San Francisco. Left the sea in 1852. Tn 1854 went to Boston, and was employed in the Boston Police Department. Was in the drnft riot there in 1864 (July 14th). and there received an Injury to his spine from which he never fully recovered, and for which he received a pension the remainder of his life. He affiliated with a Jacksonville lodge in 1873, was Master, the next year, and in 1876 became Grand Master of the Grand Lodtie of Florida, and served as such two years. He was the father of the esoteric work of this Grand Jurisdiction. The work •which he promulgated throughout this Grand Jurisdiction has been preserved in practically the same form as when it was adopted at his suggestion. I t is •clear, simple and beautiful. * * * Of all the Worthy Past Grand Masters •who have passed away during the last few years, there have been none, however gi-eat their work, who deserve greater respect and,love than Past Grand Master ENDS WASGATE.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r referred in grateful t e r m s to G r a n d M a s t e r ' M E L V I N M . J O H N S O N , of M a s s a c h u s e t t s , and P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r D A N A J . F L A N D E R S , w h o c o n d u c t e d funeral ceremonies in B o s t o n , as t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Florida, over t h e r e m a i n s of F l o r i d a ' s distinguished P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r . A n u m b e r of c o n u n d r u m s in t h e w a y of proposed legislation were r e p o r t e d upon b y t h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e . W e n o t e one in t h e s h a p e of a letter r e c o m m e n d i n g action " r e q u i r i n g t h e use of t h e flag of our c o u n t r y in t h e lodge r o o m a n d on public occasions." T h e c o m m i t t e e r e c o m m e n d e d t h e following action: " T h a t t h e p a r t i c u l a r lodges m a y display in t h e E a s t , t h e flag of our c o u n t r y , a n d t h a t t h e y m a y c a r r y t h e s a m e in all processions where a masonic b a n n e r is carried." I n t h e s e d a y s w h e h we h a v e organizations, in t h e population of our cities, t h a t if their own will alone needed to be consulted would select t h e red flag of a n a r c h y as theirs, i t is well t o conform t o t h e civic law m a d e to p r e v e n t it which requires even anarchists t o display a n d m a r c h
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under the flag of our country. We hope there are no masonic bodies who will wait until they are shown by such a law the duty of alignment under the banner of their coimtry. We note the wise selection of Florida's veteran Past Grand Masters SAMUEL PASCO and MARCUS ENDEL, for service on the Committee on
History. Grand Lodges, with some notable exceptions, generally have waited until it is too late to have their masonic history written and recorded. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master SILAS B . WRIGHT again
furnishes one of his thoughtful and well-prepared reports. Under Ireland, we find a statement of the historic facts concerning the exemption by the English Parliament, at the instance of the DUKE OP ATHOL, of the society called Freemasons from the Act of Parliament to suppress all secret societies. This, for political conditions, in Ireland was not done then, and under the law in Ireland " An oath can now be administered only by an officer of the Crown," and instead of the solemn oaths and obligations of secret societies, in Ireland they only ask their candidates to "vow, promise and declare." . Kansas for 1915 receives brief but considerate attention. In his conclusion, Bro. WRIGHT refers under the topic "Drastic Grand Lodge Action," to the law passed by Grand Lodge of England forbidding visitation to their own lodges by members born in Germany, although duly naturalized. He says: " When Masons refuse masonic fellowship, then war is at its worst." He further, by way of contrast, shows the different spirit that prevailed among those engaged in our Civil War, when he says truthfully: The masonic spirit of brotherhood, rose superior to the animosities of the strife. The masonic sign was always recognized between the enemies in either army. Masons not only exerted a powerful influence in mitigating the horrors of our Civil War, but helped to restore friendly relations after the strife was over. Bro. WRIGHT copies some of markings of time in the opening of various Grand Master's addresses. The Kansas opening is honored by inclusion among those excerpted who "mark time." M.-.W.'. JAMES E . CRANE, Grand Master, Tampa. R.-. W.'. WILBUR P. WEBSTER, Grand Secretary, Jacksonville.
M.-.W.-. SILAS B . WRIGHT, Grand Correspondent, DeLand. Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 16, 1917.
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CORRESPONDENCE—GEORGIA.
February,
GEORGIA —1915. Lodges, 661; members, 41,649; net gain, 1,191. Macon,
October 26, 1915.
M.-.W.-. N. H. BALLARD,
Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master's address opens with a delightful reference and tribute to OGLETHORPE, and the beginning of Masonry in Georgia.
We will not mar his felicity of description by any attempt of our own: . One hundred and eighty-two years ago there landed upon Georgia soil a noble man, superb In knightly deeds and great in his love for humanity. He looked through eyes of faith t o a time and a country where the strong would not and could not oppress the weak; where no human being could be wrongfully enslaved and deprived of his natural rights and liberties; and where there would not and could not exist the sale or intemperate use of Intoxicating drinks, the evil influence of which had brought thousands to untimely graves, wrecked happy homes, blighted the prospects of youth, plucked the rose from woman's cheek and set a seal of sorrow there, and debauched more of the human race than all other evil influences combined. Long before the illustrious OGLETHORPE had reached the end of life's career, he saw his cherished dreams vanish as a shadow and continued not. He witnessed, with heart-breaking agony, the return of his beloved Georgia, " a s a hog to his wallow," to her former ways. Would tliat our noble founder could but witness the wonderful progress his own Georgia has made toward the realization of his dreams. Imperial Georgia, lifting aloft, higher than her mountain tops, that banner of white, proclaiming to the world her freedom from tyranny of intemperance, and answering in no uncertain tone the prayers of Georgia's motherhood that her offspring should not be debauched by the legalized .sale of intoxicating liquors. Not only did the spirit of Freemasonry dwell in the heart of the founder of our State, but he himself was an ardent Mason. Many of the officers whom he had selected to assist him in the government of the Colony were Masons. Thus contemporaneous with the Colony of Georgia was Freemasonry introduced. Its progress was not rapid or continuous. As the tide along the coast where the Colony was first planted surged forward and backward. Uke\yise did Freemasonry develop, gaining influence in one locality and losing in another. The little- band of Masons that had gathered strength and influence for forty years was almost destroyed by the storms of the Kevoiution'. Their charters and records had been destroyed, their membership scattered, few as they were, yet, never a band more undaunted and determined that the growth of Georgia and Masonry should be co-extensive. In 1787, in the city of Savannah, there was organized by two lodges the Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M. Hear the names of the first three officers: WILLIAM STEPHENS, GrandMaster; JAMES JACKSON, Grand Senior Warden; and
Sir WILLIAM HOUSTON, Grand Junior Warden—names inseparately associated with the early history of Georgia. Still, the progress of our beloved fraternity was not rapid. In its very infancy it was assailed by division and secession from within and powerful enemies from without. Yet, Masonry emerges from these attacks victorious, gaining force year by year, and decade by decade, until today Masonry stands at high tide in Georgia.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial Association is commended to the Craft of Georgia in a very complete and satisfying report from the Kansas Representative near the Grand Lodge of
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Georgia, our beloved a n d eloquent brother, P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r H E N R Y BANKS.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in his address pays an eloquent t r i b u t e to t h e Masonic H o m e of Georgia. COREESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bro. CHARLES L. B A S S presents t h e c u r r e n t R e p o r t on Correspondence. U n d e r Iowa, he t h i n k s Bro. B L O C K is p r e t t y severe in his Georgia criticism, t o w i t : "When you find a Grand Master seriously regarding the toenails rather than the temperament of candidates for the degrees, isn't it high time that somebody started a masonic revolution? Did the forefathers who established the ancient landmark of physical perfection, if there really is any such a thing, ever dream that it would degenerate into such a grinning idol of strict construction as we find here? Is it not time to eliminate this talk about physical perfection? We would like to see a lineup of those who still array themselves as physical perfectionist. We venture the opinion that there is not a single one in the whole outfit that could score standard in the matter of perfection. Yes, it is t i m e for a n o t h e r masonic revolution; only t h e next t i m e you s t a r t o u t t o eliminate t h e stonemason qualifications, s t a r t t h e new organization on t h e basis of moral qualifications entirely. T h e r e are more old " c r i p s , " and men with monstrosities in t h e w a y of a b d o m e n s a n d other v a r i a t i o n s from physical perfection in t h e r a n k s now, t h a n will ever get t h e r e u n d e r t h e proposed new regime, a n d each of t h e m prides himself on being one of t h e t r u l y elect a n d perfect, as much as PYTHAGORAS did, w h e n he discovered.the solution of t h e Pons Asinorum. Reviewing U t a h , where the G r a n d M a s t e r h a d asked t h e G r a n d Lodge t o pass u p o n t h e proposition, " Corner-stones c a n n o t be laid On S u n d a y s , " t o which he had a d d e d : " I f it is desired t o liberaHze t h e rule in w h a t t o m e personally seems a sensible m a n n e r , I suggest a d d i n g t h e following clause: ' E x c e p t in t h e case of religious or charitable instit u t i o n s ; ' " t o which B r o . B A S S very sensibly a n d pointedly r e m a r k s : " B u t w h y liberalize t h e rule a t all? R a t h e r , it seems to me t h a t religious i n s t i t u t i o n s should especially g u a r d against a n y infringement upon the Sabbath." T h e Georgia suggestion conforms t o w h a t K a n s a s in 1916 formul a t e d in law. B r o . B A S S ' S retirement b y election t o J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n r e m i n d s us of t h e old play, " S h e Stoops to C o n q u e r . " M.'. W . \ N . H . BALLARD, G r a n d Master, Brunswick. R.-. W . \ W . A. WOLIHIN, G r a n d Secretary, Macon. R A Y M O N D D A N I E L , G r a n d Correspondent, A t l a n t a . N e x t A n n u a l , Macon, October 3 1 , 1916.
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ANDREW
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P o r t r a i t s of G r a n d M a s t e r - e l e c t a n d of t h e G r a n d
Secretary-elect,
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G E O R G E E . K N B P P E R , respectively, a p p e a r a t t h e opening of t h e v o l u m e . Ordered that the Worshipful. Masters shall read the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge or cause the same to be read to their respective lodges within three months from the receipt thereof, which fact the Secretaries are required to report to the Grand Secretary forthwith under the seal of the lodge. T h e foregoing impressive a n d s t a r t l i n g information excites o u r w o n d e r a n d a d m i r a t i o n . I t r e m i n d s u s of t h e old s t o r y of t h e sanit a r i u m (or w a s i t s a n i t o r i u m ) where every p a t i e n t h a d t o precede each m e a l with a libation of s o u p ; a n d one failing t o c o m p l y received his s o u p h y p o d e r m i c a l l y . Yes, it is a n old s t o r y , b u t t h e wonder arises fresh a n d n e w as ever, how it works with t h e I d a h o Proceedings a n d t h e brethren. _ C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — T h e report, as c u s t o m a r y , is w r i t t e n b y B r o . GEORGE E . KNEPPER. K a n s a s receives i t s usual generous a n d courteous treatment. W e n o t e b y the official record t h a t in 1882 M.-. W.-. B r o . L A F A Y E T T E C A R T E E w a s G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of I d a h o . B r o . C A R T E E w a s t h e originator of t h e G r a n d L o d g e O r p h a n F u n d , whose h i s t o r y we referred t o last year. ' I t w a s a case where t h e p h o n e t i c spelling w o u l d h a v e been r i g h t — b u t t h e " i . c . " missed it. Bro. K N E P P E R ' S i n t e r e s t in K a n s a s M a s o n s a n d M a s o n r y is m a n i fest all t h r o u g h his excellent review. W e clip t h e following: We notice with regret the death of Bro. FRED WASHBON, Past Grand Master. He officiated as Grand Master at the dedication of the new Masonic Hall at White Cloud, at which the writer was present. He has left many pleasant memories. H e n o t e s t h e erection provided for of a $50,000 M a s o n i c B u i l d i n g . Yes, t h a t w a s provided for; b u t u p o n further consideration concluded t h a t a building t o cost a b o u t $100,000 would suit b e t t e r , a n d n o w K a n s a s M a s o n s h a v e t h e l a t t e r provided for a n d .under c o n s t r u c t i o n . C o m e a n d see it, B r o . K N E P P E R . K a n s a s t h i n k s it will d o for a model. T h e G r a n d Lodge of I d a h o honored itself in providing for t w o of its faithful a n d aged servitors: P a s t Gra;nd M a s t e r J O N A S W . B R O W N , t h e D e a n of t h a t line, w a s m a d e Secretary of t h e G r a n d L o d g e B o a r d of T r u s t e e s of t h e O r p h a n F u n d ; a n d G r a n d S e c r e t a r y T H E O . W . R A N DALL, h a v i n g resigned b y reason of failing h e a l t h , was u n a n i m o u s l y b y
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a rising vote elected Grand' Secretary emeritus, each with generous allowance. The action is far more commendable than an immense funeral parade, and half a volume of eulogy—after one is dead. M.\W.". FRANCIS JENKINS, Grand Master, Moscow. R.-. W.'. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Boise. Next Annual, Twin Falls, September 12, 1916.
IDAHO —1916. Lodges, 63; members, 4,811; net gain, 398. Twin Falls, September 12, 13, 14, 1916. M.-. W.-.-FRANCIS JENKINS, Grand Master. Frontispiece is portrait of incoming Grand Master, M.". W.'. Bro. JOHN D . BLOOMFIELD.
The Grand Master, by a travel of 6,000 miles, visited during his term of office each of the lodges of the jurisdiction. Under the topic, "Call to Our Country's Colors," the Grand Master makes patriotic reference to fifty-three Idaho Masons and Masons' sons who had responded to the call, among them one lieutenantcolonel, one major, seven captains, six lieutenants and two non-coms. The Grand Master thus refers to " T h e Flag": This Is our country and this "Old Glory" is unmistakably our flag, and I do most sincerely believe that there is no sanctuary under GOD'S own dome so consecrated as to be for a moment considered too sacred or too holy for the reception of the Stars and Stripes. He followed this with a recommendation for the display of the " F l a g " in all masonic lodges in the jurisdiction. We are glad to note that the Grand Master made "honorable mention of services well rendered" by Past Grand Master JONAS W . BROWN* and CHARLES HIMROD, the former " a n important factor in
the organization of the Grand Lodge and one of its strong supports for half a century;" and the latter, after memorable service as Grand Secretary and Grand Master, "has served the Grand Lodge with distinguished ability twenty-eight consecutive years." The former had not missed but a single communication in fifty years; and the latter, made a Mason in 1870, has not missed a single communication of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master well says: " Such records are unique in Grand Lodge history." The Grand Master likewise adds " a word of appreciation of the kind, ever ready and willing disposition of our Grand Secretary, Bro. GEORGE E . KNEPPER. AS our Correspondence writer he has stood by *M.-.W.-. Bro. JONAS W . BROWN, died September 15. I9I6.
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t h e G r a n d Lodge of I d a h o for t h e p a s t fifteen y e a r s . His work in t h a t d i r e c t i o n spealts for itself a n d needs n o c o m m e n d a t i o n from m e . " W e desire to congratulate the G r a n d Lodge of I d a h o upon a fact t h a t is n o t o n l y highly c o m m e n d a b l e , b u t also m o s t wonderfully unique —praise to the living for their deserving work. H o w " t e d i o u s and t a s t e l e s s " t o r e a d of fifty y e a r s of faithful service of one, who in his lifetime never knew the joy of appreciation, w r i t t e n or spoken, who filled t o t h e b r i m t h e m e a s u r e of service, a n d t h e only a c k n o w l e d g m e n t of it t a r d i l y served up on a printed memorial after his eyes had been closed in d e a t h . I d a h o has chosen t h e b e t t e r w a y . N e x t y e a r t h e b r e t h r e n of I d a h o celebrate t h e fiftieth anniversary of t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n of their G r a n d Lodge. T h e r e is a tender a n d loving memorial of t h e late Grand Secretary E m e r i t u s T H E O . W . R A N D A L L . B o r n in B a t h , E n g l a n d , F e b r u a r y 15, 1834; died A p r i l 2, 1916. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is again p r e s e n t e d b y M.". W.'^ Bro. G E O R G E E . K N E P P E R , a n d covers t h e masonic field a m p l y a n d ably. U n d e r A l a b a m a , h e notes t h e forced r e t i r e m e n t of t h e K a n s a s d i p l o m a t n e a r t h a t jurisdiction, striking o u t for t h e t h i r d successive t i m e b y r e a s o n of absenteeism. U n d e r C u b a , he reviews Bro. R O D R I G U E Z ' S report as follows: " W h i l e i t is s h o r t , it seems t o cover t h e g r o u n d — a t least we h a v e n o t h ing t o s u g g e s t . " The only b o u q u e t t h a t we can find for ourselves in h i s review of I d a h o follows: " E l h e r m a n o K N E P P E R n o conce el espanol." Yes, anglicized: " T h e B r o t h e r K N E P P E R does n o t u n d e r s t a n d Spanish." K a n s a s for 1916 receives t h e Cdstomary a m p l e consideration a l w a y s a c c o r d e d b y B r o . K N E P P E R . G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S address is d r a w n u p o n for its history of t h e early p l a n t i n g of M a s o n r y in Kansas. And t h e n he gives a little expert t e s t i m o n y . L i s t e n : Then follows a page of Kansas loyalty that is good to read. The greatest asset that Kansas has, in the opinion of one who has lived in the State four years, is the loyalty of its citizens. It is the greatest State in the Union because every Kansas man thinks it is, and such an asset is of great value to any State or any Grand Lodge. B r o . K . t a k e s up t h e San Antonio-Parsons m a t t e r a n d t h e Chehalis, W a s h i n g t o n - A x t e l l m a t t e r , together with G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S c o m m e n t s on t h e same, and t h e n says: Were we to write pages on this subject we could not put the niatter so fairly as the Grand Master has done, when he drops so-called masonic law and expresses his own personal opinion. There is nothing more to be said, masonic law to the contrary notwithstanding. B r o . K N E P P E R introduces t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s visit t o S m i t h t o n N o . 1, as follows: " A s a personal m a t t e r we c a n n o t help quoting t h e f o l l o w i n g " ( q u o t a t i o n ) , and t h e n he s a y s : Some years ago it was our privilege to attend every meeting of Smithton Lodge for four years. We tried to help it over some of its darkest days when
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the charter was about to be surrendered. Afterward we helped celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. We have a warm place in our heart for " Old Smithton No. 1." The further we read in the Grand Master's address the better we like it. It is surely one of the strongest papers of the year. He gives one of the best lectures to indifferent lodges that we have ever read. (Quoting concluding paragraph.) Bro. CAPPER'S oration ranks as another of the big papers of the year. .* * * Before seeing it in the Proceedings we had read it in a masonic journal, and we fervently hope that our readers have had similar opportunities. H e excerpts p a r t of t h e conclusion of t h e K a n s a s Correspondence Report, T h e I d a h o v o l u m e shows Improvement, and promise of m o r e t o follow. M,-,W.'. J O H N D , B R O O M F I B L D , G r a n d Master, N a m p a . M,-.W.'. G E O R G E E . K N E P P E R , Grand Secretary a^d Correspondent, Boise. N e x t Annual, Bpise, September 11, 1917,
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ILLINOIS —1916. Lodges, 847; m e m b e r s , 148,055; net gain, 8,784, Chicago, October 10, 11 and 12, 1916. M.-.W.", R A L P H H , W H E E L E R , G r a n d M a s t e r , ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece,) T h e G r a n d M a s t e r gives one a very good idea of t h e i m m e n s i t y a n d complexity of t h e duties of his great office in his opening, a l t h o u g h he prefaces his r e p o r t with t h e s t a t e m e n t : " M y purpose as G r a n d M a s t e r has been to serve, r a t h e r t h a n to rule a n d govern, a n d in serving I h a v e found m u c h p l e a s u r e . " H e continues as follows: The duties of a Grand Master are varied and numerous, and at times it seemed as though I should not be able to fulfill them, but my many friends have always stood ready and willing to assist, and with their help 1 have managed to • keep up the work. * * * The business of the office of Grand Master is so great that without help the incumbent must give practically his entire time to it. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t u r n s over t o t h e C o m m i t t e e on Obituaries t h e records of t h e p r o m i n e n t m e m b e r s of t h e Craft of t h e world who h a v e died during t h e year, m a k i n g n o t e only for Illinois of Bro. W M , H A Y E S SCOTT, G r a n d M a s t e r in 1880 a n d 1881, who died D e c e m b e r 30, 1915, and was buried a t San Francisco, California. U p o n r e q u e s t of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , a t his induction t o office he was authorized t o n a m e a special c o m m i t t e e to act in an a d v i s o r y capacity for him. T h e Advisory Council m e t four times, a n d the" Grand M a s t e r s t a t e s : " I a m satisfied t h e D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d Senior a n d J u n i o r G r a n d W a r d e n s will testify t h a t t h e y h a v e profited b y their experience on this c o m m i t t e e . " Twelve lodges were c o n s t i t u t e d .
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TheGrand Lodge is confronted with the urgent necessity of making "ample provision for the safe-keeping of its records." With the history of the destruction by fire of the Grand Secretary's office twice heretofore, there should be little hesitation in getting prompt action in response to the Grand Master's suggestion, viz.: " I urge upon you the necessity of providing a permanent location for the Grand Secretary's office with ample provision for the protection of our records." We note later the adoption of a report by a special committee recommending the rental of sufficient vaults at Camp Point wherein to store the records of the Grand Seretary's office. The most delightful page in the whole volume is not numbered, neither has inscription or name thereon to designate it. It is simply an insert between pages 18 and 19 of the journal record, and yet what we find there the whole civilized world recognizes as the symbol of liberty, civil and religious, and of equality; and the masonic world adds to its symbolic significance that of fraternity. I t is The Flag that WASHINGTON designed, a Mason's wife fashioned, and, borne by a Mason, JOHN PAUL JONES, was first recognized, ac-
claimed and saluted as the flag of a free and independent country. Its thirteen stars that symbolized the thirteen struggling colonies of the American Revolution, have been added to until forty-eight stars now compose the galaxy representing the National Union. Masonry teaches that we "should be loyal to our government and obedient to its laws. No nation or state has ever been more insistent in the enforcement of this requirement than the State of Illinois, and we are glad to note that under a recommendation of the Illinois Board of Grand Examiners, approved by Grand Master WHEELER, a ceremony has been exemplified for presenting and displaying the flag of our country in the East of our lodges, which has been adopted and practiced in nearly all the lodges of Illinois, and has met with the hearty approval of the Craft. The Grand Master concludes an eloquent reference to the flag as the symbol of patriotism, showing how fitting it is that " t h e emblem of what our nation is and stands for should float upon the air of our â&#x20AC;˘ lodge halls, and by its presence and the message of self-sacrifice, manly endeavor and splendid heroism, which breathe from its folds, inspire that undying devotion to our country's cause which should characterize every true Mason. Past Grand Master LBROY A. GODDARD presented to Grand Lodge in a very beautiful and touching speech and manner. Past Grand Master MONROE G. CRAWFORD, who, by the death of Past Grand Master WILLIAM H . SCOTT, lately became the Dean of the Past Grand .Masters of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. M.-.W.-. Bro. CRAWFORD'S response was brief, but most fitting and appropriate. Bro. JOHN S. ROSIER, a spry young fellow of nearly ninety "in vigorous health and activity, made a Mason in 1858, entered Grand
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Lodge first in 1860, was present as a visitor. Born in Pennsylvania in 1830, went to Illinois in 1852. Made a Mason in 1858." We find a special Report on Correspondence by Bro. CHARLES H . MARTIN, committee, covering a request from the Grand Lodge of Cuba, asking co-operation of the Grand Lodge of Illinois in calling a masonic congress to promote purposes of Masonry—and in particular promoting universal peace, etc. "Grand Lodge of Illinois respectfully and fraternally declined to join in, or be in any way responsible for a call for a masonic convention of the nature suggested." The Masonic Orphans' Home children were presented to Grand Lodge, where they "rendered a short program, and retired from the platform amid the tears and applause of the brethren." The Superintendent made a plea as follows: " I do not believe that we shall have done our whole duty to these, our wards, until we shall have furnished them with something bigger, better, more efficient than a mere grammarschool education." Bro. HILLIKER is right—beyond question. And then we took up the Grand Orator's address—magnificent, sublime—but the most practical thing in it was his reference to the Orphans' Home children, where he expresses the hope—yes, and prayer —that "they may be educated, that they may be trained and fitted for some useful occupation, so that we may send them out in the world to be useful citizens, to be valuable members of society, and that they may indeed shine as jewels in the crown of Masonry." Masonry is at its best when we get down to the concrete. Next year Committee on Legislation will report on various things to which the label "masonic" has been attached. Look out for the masonic insurance companies, hotels, restaurants, dances, etc. CORRESPONDENCE.—Notwithstanding the various hesitation steps, indicated in his salutatory, Bro. CHARLES H . MARTIN swings'off into a
steady, easy gait, with occasional bursts of speed indicating familiarity with track work, and a willingness to go that promise for. future workouts even more than the high measure of success attained in his first effort. Under California, Bro. M., referring to " t h e brethren who were so tenacious of the health of the Order of Knights of Columbus" says that "in the capacity of Masons it is certainly unbecoming and away from the purpose of Masonry, to engage in the renovation of the linen of any of the profane, or body thereof, or to join in any propaganda for the purpose of either injuring or increasing the influence of any outside Order." The California incident would warrant the ancient adage " Experaniia magister stullorum," which we will modify and simply say, experience is a dear teacher; but those who took the Jesuit bait in California will never be caught by it a second time. Kansas receives ample and judicious consideration in the review by Bro. MARTIN. ' Grand Master BURDICK'S report being called upon for contributions upon the topics, "Dispensations," "Foundation-
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Vestibule;" recommendations concerning District Depu'ty Grand Masters. Commenting on the "distinctive apron" proposition, he asks: " C a n it be possible that the fact t h a t it costs no one anything except the District Deputy Grand Masters themselves, had any influence in shaping the action of the committee and the Grand Lodge?" Give it up! It's one of those things no fellow can find out. The Grand Master's decisions, his remarks upon the prosperous condition of the Masonic Home, and Grand Lodge Office Building are excerpted and receive comment. Governor CAPPER'S oration, receives this high praise: It is highly entertaining and instructive in character, his theme being "Masonry and Democracy." Tt contains a great deal of homely, commonplace truth, but stated in a most uncommonly beautiful manner; and it contains not one single dull paragraph. Kansas Masons will do well to commit it to memory. If space permitted it might well bo here reproduced in full. However, the following must suffice.
And then he takes the concluding paragraph beginning " T h e spirit which makes democracy possible, etc." The Kansas Report on Correspondence receives courteous review. The Illinois volume comes to us while we are reading proofs from Alabama to Massachusetts, inclusive; so kindly pass imperfections by. M.'.W.'. RALPH WHEELER, Grand Master, Chicago. R.'. W.". ISAAC CUTTER, Grand Secretary, Camp Point. . W.-. CHARLES H . MARTIN, Grand Correspondent, Bridgeport.
Next Annual, Chicago, October —, 1917.
INDIANA —1916. Lodges, 560; members, 73,720; net gain, 3,706. Indianapolis, May 23, 24, 1916.
M.-. W.v CHARLES P. BENEDICT,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Lodge, before the formal opening, listened to a prelude on the "Spirit of Masonry." The Grand Master reports the deaths of Past Grand Masters DANIEL MCDONALD and SIDNEY W . DOUGLAS.
Under authority of the action at last session of the Grand Lodge, he had appointed the committee to further the study side of Masonry; says the efforts of the committee indicate success, and recommends continuance of the committee. The Gtand Master reports that on July 9, 1915, the contract was let for the building of the Indiana Masonic Home. He commends Past Grand Master OLIN E . HOLLOWAY, who, as chairman of the Building Committee, had borne the brunt of the work, and credits the entire committee with having been on constant call, and spared no time or
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efforts to further the work of the committee. He says of the lodges: " B u t few of them have not sent one dollar a member to help meet the demands of the situation. The Home is now a concrete fact." As 1918 records the passing of the first century of the existence of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Grand Master BENEDICT recommended the appointment of a committee, with instructions to prepare a suitable plan for the celebration of the occasion. His address gives interesting information under the topics "Washington Memorial," "University Masons," "Study Side of Masonry," and "Masonic Home." The Grand Lodge Trustees, in their report upon the Grand Lodge Temple, show that the total cost for maintenance and expenses incident thereto has been $1,720.51. The total revenue from the rentals amounted to $4,840.16, leaving a net balance to the Grand Lodge over and above entire cost of maintenance $3,113.65. There is d model report from the Building Committee Indiana Masonic Home, showing: Receipts toward Home Contracts entered Into to amount of
S220,741.31 201,717.79
Leaving a net cash balance on liand of Donations .since received
S 19,023.52 2,836.54
Total net balance
S 21,860.06
They expected to open Home September 1, 1916. The institution to be hereafter known as and named " The Indiana Masonic Home," and its governing management to be " T h e Board of Directors." " T H E WOMAN DID I T . "
No! We are not going to talk about what E V E did or what ADAM said; but we are going to absorb briefly what Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS said about Mrs. NETTIE RANSFORD'S work for
the Masonic Home of Indiana. Mrs. RANSFORD is the Grand Secretary of the Eastern Star of Indiana; Bro. LINCOLN V. CRAVENS needs no introduction to those' who read the Kansas Report on Correspondence reviewing Indiana. Bro. CRAVENS in some resolutions before the Grand Lodge of Indiana, tells the story of Mrs. RANSFORD'S "advocacy for years by tongue and pen of the establishment of a Masonic Home, in which she has induced the members of her Order to contribute and turn over to the building committee about thirty-four thousand dollars; and during the past year by her personal efforts, and not in her official capacity, has raised nearly seven thousand dollars for the furnishing of the Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the latter being done, not as a member of the building committee nor in her official capacity, but solely because of her love for the Home and the sacred cause that it represents."
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The Grand Lodge realizing that this is the greatest and crowning act of her long and beautiful life, now nearing four-score years, every one of which has been filled to overflowing with good deeds, in the resolutions by Bro. CRAVENS (which we have epitomized) expressing a desire that some expression of appreciation for her great work shouldbe recorded: Resolved. That the thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered t o her for this sweet and sacred service; Resolved, further. That there be presented to Mrs. NETTIE RANSPORD, a t tliis session, as a slight token of tlio love and appreciation of this Grand Lodge, an office desk and chair, so that in her future working hours she may have before her an ever-present reminder of the approbation, good will and affection of the Masons of Indiana.
Grand Lodge was then called from labor to refreshment; and after adjournment, all present, Mrs. RANSFORD was introduced to the Grand Master by Past Grand Master CRAVENS. The members of the Grand Lodge, rising, greeted Mrs. RANSFORD with hearty applause. The Grand Master, welcoming her, in very happy words assured her of the appreciation of the Grand Lodge for her splendid work for the Indiana Masonic Home. The Grand Master then requested Mr. CRAVENS to conduct Mrs. RANSFORD to his right hand, where, in behalf of the Grand Lodge, he presented her with a handsome mahogany desk and chair as a token of appreciation of the Grand Lodge. The record says it was a'complete surprise to the recipient; b u t as usual she was equal to the occasion and responded pleasantly. A formal reception was given to the United States flag on the ninety-ninth anniversary of the Grand Lodge organization, Past Grand Master CHARLES N . MIKELS presenting a large flag for the rostrum. On motion of M.'. W.'. Bro. MIKELS, it was ordered that all lodges in the State of Indiana provide themselves with an American flag of suitable size for their lodge rooms. The Committee on the Study Side of Masonry made a very interesting report. In an excellent report by Grand Inspector EDWARD H . WOLFE, we
find.the following pithy summing up of a criticism of "short form" ritual makeshifts: " I n other words, the ceremony of 'initiating, passing and raising' a candidate was never intended to make him a graduate." Two hundred dollars by way of an honorarium were presented to an aged and efficient member of the Grand Lodge, whose age and failing health did not permit him longer to follow a money-making avocation, but whose services to the Craft had been of great service and value to the Craft in earlier days. We find an interesting memorial, that is also a tender appreciation of Past Grand Master DANIEL MCDONALD, one who gave long years of efficient and faithful service to the Craft of Indiana as its writer of
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Correspondence. Age and infirmity, the" latter the result of accidental injury, came to him in his last years, when, having survived all his associates, for many years he had been the senior Past Grand Master in service, and also doubtless in length of years. Born May 6, 1833, he died January 9, 1916, at Chicago, and was buried January 12, 1916, at his old home at Plymouth, Indiana. We note arrangements for the centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge in 1918. West Newton Lodge No. 452, in an endeavor to contest right of supremacy of Grand Lodge and Grand Master, went to the guillotine plank, having its charter revoked. Verdict—served them right. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master ELMER F . GAY again presents the Report on Correspondence. Elsewhere we have recorded the death of Past Grand Master DANIEL MCDONALD, the Emeritus Grand Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. We note that death did not long separate Bro. MCDONALD from his loving, faithful and devoted marital companion, she soon following him to the Eternal City. Bro. GAY gives Kansas the customary greeting always accorded by the " gentleman from Indiana." Indiana and Illinois each had much in the way of like.experience as " frontier " States that has been duplicated in Kansas; all of which make interesting topics for "pioneer" associations and gatherings. We note that the Grand Lodge of Indiana celebrates her one hundredth anniversary in 1918. Illinois had her seventy-fifth a year ago, and Kansas her sixty-first anniversary this year. Bro. GAY excerpts from the "exceptionally well worded report on Grand Officers" what the committee says of Grand Master BURDICK; "the splendid address of Bro. Governor CAPPER" is called upon by Bro. GAY for its closing paragraph; and he notes the $100,000 appropriation for the Grand Lodge office and library building. He quotes in full the Kansas by-law on "Reimbursement in Charity," and says wisely, as experience has demonstrated: "If all Grand Jurisdictions would adopt a law similar to the Kansas law, many of the controversies regarding the dispensing of masonic relief would be obviated." He endorses our reference to Bro. " L I N C O L N " (CRAVENS), quoting it. We await Bro. GAY'S next report, anticipating the pleasure one can take in reading a report where the writer has full swing. M.-. W.-. HARRY B . TUTHILL, Grand Master, Michigan City. R.-. W.-. CALVIN W . PRATHER, P . - . G . - . M . - . ,
Grand
Indianapolis. M.-.W.-. ELMER F . GAY, P.-.G.'. M . ' . , Grand Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 22, 1917.
Secretary,
Correspondent,
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IOWA —1916. Lodges, 526; members, 53,969; net gain, 2,184. Davenport, June 13, 1916.
M.-.W.-. FRANK S. MOSES,
Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Lodge of Iowa is a patriotic body. Each member on entering Grand Lodge was presented with a small silk flag, and as a conclusion to the preliminary introductory exercises, all arose and, led by a triple quartette, joined in singing "America," each waving the flag that had been given him. ' I t must have been a beautiful and inspiring sight, and an occasion long to be remembered by the participants. There is a large number of elderly gentlemen in this country who for a period of three or more years acquired the habit of a daily salutation to the U. S. flag, after music, parade and ceremony. In some U. S. Grand Lodges today, as part of the ceremony of opening Grand Lodge, the National flag is brought in, saluted and escorted to its proper place in the Body. It is a beautiful ceremony, and it is especially appropriate in a masonic body in this country. Grand or subordinate, because patriotism is an essential attribute of the soul of American Masonry. And, thank GoD, we are all Americans today. Those of us who trace to foreign ancestors^-near or remote—have a distaste for the hyphen, or those who use it, and are doing our best to make it true that our proudest distinction is " I am a citizen of the United States of America." The Grand Master pays a fitting tribute to the services of the author and compiler of the new edition of the Constitution and Masonic Code of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. He says it "is more than a mere compilation of statutes enacted for the regulation of Masons in Iowa. I t is a lasting memorial of the life-long labor of that distinguished jurist, and loved and venerated brother. Past Grand Master CHARLES T. GRANGER. It was his sixth service of the kind. As part of his preparation for such work he served as an officer of the U. S. Army for a period of nearly four years in the practical work and establishment of law and order. He was the mechanician of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and his work was so well and faultlessly done that there was no noise or friction or trouble of any kind in his department during his life-time of service. He was a wise and skilled lawmaker, the choice of his associates of the bar for advancement to the bench, and he demonstrated their wisdom by displaying on the bench what BURKE SO well defined " t h e cold neutrality of an impartial judge." The Grand Master well clothes him with distinction when he entitles him " t h e Father of Masonic Jurisprudence in Iowa," and speaking of the Masonic Code left by him, adjures his brethren: "Let us be worthy of the valuable legacy we hold." The record of Grand Master MOSES—read between the lines— is a substantial testimonial to his ability and efficiency, and amply
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demonstrates the strong grip he has upon the regard and affection of his brethren. The record contains an eloquent tribute to Past Grand Master WM. F . CLEVELAND (1906-7) especially referring to his magnetic personality, kindly nature, and tireless energy that drew to hirri a legion of personal friends "among the leaders of the Craft throughout the country." From the report of the Research Committee we condense the following: Iowa after a thorough examination and able report upon the question of eligibility of candidates sustains the rule of the United Grand Lodge of England which considers a candidate eligible " who, although not perfect in his limb, is sufficiently so as to comply with and go through the various ceremonies required in the different degrees, the lodges to be the judges in each case, subject to the approval of the Master."
Also sustains the rule of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which in its Constitution says: If the physical deformity of an applicant for the degrees does not amount to an inability to meet the requirements of the ritual, and honestly to acquirQ . the means of subsistence, it shall constitute no hindrance to his initiation.
After referring to the fact that "Michigan, Alabama, and several other States likewise place discretion in this matter in the hands of the subordinate lodge," the committee italicize their recommendation as follows: We believe that this question, so ably expressed by our Chief Officer should be submitted to the Craft. The local lodge knows the candidate's real qual]> fications, and knows whether the balance in the scale should favor the wooden head, the wooden heart, or the wooden leg.
The report was adopted, and a committee was appointed to consider the advisability of the use of a preliminary statement or revised application from applicants for the degrees in Iowa, to report next year. The action taken is wise and salutary. If stonemasonry as a craft was abolished two hundred years ago, why longer cling to the stonemason's rules adopted to prevent any cripple from being a charge for his maintenance upon stonemasons. Iowa Masonry has made a historical "find"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a masonic certificate issued by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to JOHN CLAYPOOLE, who
was the husband of BETSY ROSS, who made the original flag, and continued to make flags for the United States until 1827. I t is owned by his great-granddaughter, Mrs. MARY C . ALBRIGHT-ROBINSON, of
Fort Madison, Iowa. Its photograph will appear in "The Builder." It would add to the interest of the foregoing item if the date of issue of same were given. The volume contains record of a sincere and touching tribute paid to that splendid exemplar of genuine Masonry, Past Grand Master_CHAS. C. CLARK, who, afflicted with a serious
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illness, was about to be sent to a hospital in the East for an operation. A committee of five was sent to visit him. Bro. BLOCK, the chairman, in reporting paid an eloquent tribute to Bro. CLARK; a resolution of sympathy was adopted by a rising unanimous vote, and then the Chaplain led the Grand Lodge in a beautiful prayer for the recovery of the afflicted brother. Past Grand Master HUTCHINSON made an eloquent address on the subject of the "Manhood of Masonry." We marked for excerpt Past Grand Master CLARK'S sublime and heartfelt tribute to Past Grand Master CHARLES T . GRANGER, but our space is all taken, and Bro. BLOCK'S 240-page Correspondence Report yet untouched. . ' We' take up Past Grand Master Louis BLOCK'S report with a feeling of inability to do aught else than skim the high places. Reading his foreword, we have no hesitation in stating our conviction that the United Grand Lodge of England in its action has committed an error for which it will be difficult, if not impossible, to give a satisfactory masonic reason; and which it will be far more difficult to rectify. We think our venerable brethren of the United States— "Johnnies" and "Yanks"—will unitedly and heartily sustain this position. We find the following statement in Bro. BLOCK'S review—in reference to the Masonic Home—that is so obviously an error that we simply refer to the record facts. Bro. B. says: " T h e inmates of the Home must be well cared for, for the figures show that it costs about $1,600 per capita to provide for only eleven persons." The Home report (Kansas 1916, page 104) shows average membership from 1907 to 1915, both inclusive, of from 71 to 88 members annually, in 1913 reaching 90, with an annual expenditure per capita running from $133.44 in 1907 to $201.50 in 1915. The per capita cost is based upon all maintenance and' administration expenses for the years 1913, 1914, 1915. ' Bro. BLOCK found enjoyment in the conclusion of Grand Master BURDICK'S address, taking it in its entirety, commenting thereon: "Great and good work, brother!" Of the oration, Bro. BLOCK says:
" B r o . ARTHUR CAPPER, the
Governor of Kansas, delivered an oration upon 'Masonry and Democracy.' I t was a great, strong speech, containing a tremendous plea for a better, truer, and more unselfish patriotism. We wish we could give it all, but must content ourself with the following quotation." After taking two choice pages, he adds: " I n these trying times of awful war in Europe, it were well for us to take these words to heart and ponder them veil,"
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Bro. BLOCK, as usual, put on "'is hoptical magnifiers" preliminary"
to reading our report. Our conclusion found favor in his sight, as does his in ours—but our space is filled. M.-. W.'. THOMAS ARTHUR, Grand Master, Logan. R.-. W.'. NEWTON R . PARVIN, Grand Secretary, Cedar Rajjids. M.-. W.". LOUIS BLOCK, Grand Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Waterloo, June 12, 1917.
IRELAND —1915. The volume opens to a portrait of R.-. W.'. W. J. CHETWODECRAWLEY, L L . D . , the venerable Grand Treasurer. I t is followed on the next page by the address of R.-. W.'. Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON,
C. B., M. D., Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, which was delivered at Grand Lodge, held in Dublin, St. John's Day, December 27, 1915. The Grand Master, T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, unable to be
present, sent a letter showing that "duty voluntarily undertaken" calls me back to France. The words quoted tell the whole story. A Mason's duty to flag and country takes precedence over Masonry itself. Deputy Grand Master CAMERON, despite his eighty-five years —
fifty-six as a Mason—delivered an interesting address. The war, of course, overshadowed everything said in it. We quote from his conclusion: I have now only to say in conclusion that I wish you all a Happy New Year—as happy as can be expected in these times. There is scarcely one of us who has not lost some dear friends in the war. Many of us have lost very near and dear relatives. During the past week I have written not one. but two or three letters of condolence, sympathizing with dear friends who have lost their only sons. Many have been thrown into the deepest mourning, and we can only hope and pray that in the near future our enemies may be defeated and that the flags of Great Britain and her Allies may be victorious, and that the imperishable principles of right and honor may prevail. H e paid a high t r i b u t e t o L O R D R O B E R T S , a P a s t M a s t e r of a D u b l i n lodge. H e said future historians would refer frequently to h i m : I t appears to me that if the views which our late distinguished brother had put before the British people, and had urged over and over again on those in authority had been adopted, this war would never have taken place. (Hear, hear!)
The volume contains the report of Deputy Grand Secretary H. E. FLAVELLE, devoted mainly to the work of the Provincial Grand Lodge
of the Grand Jurisdiction.
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KENTUCKY —1915. Lodges, 594; members, 43,387: net gain, 1,248. Louisville, October 19, 1916.
M.-.W.-. GEORGE
B.
WINSLOW,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We are much impressed with the statement of the unexceptionally fine record and characteristics of the Kentucky Grand Master. His masonic services have been of a high order and on masonic lines. We find another record which reminds us of the old saying, "You cannot touch pitch without being defiled."- Nothing is ever gained by a public discussion of the conundrum, "whether the devil is fully as black as he is represented to be." The four estimable brethren in California might well have taken the admonition given by the wag, to whom a candidate for matrimony went for advice, who simply said, " D o n ' t ! " One is under no obligation to have a controversy with a blatherskite in either politics or religion. We think the Kentucky matter settled that question if it did no other. CORRESPONDENCE.—It is always an unalloyed pleasure to commune with M.-.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM W . CLARKE as to the best method of pruning and cultivating the moral vineyard. As we open to Kansas, we note under Iowa, on the preceding page, where he credits Bro. BLOCK with a very full and sympathetic review, even though he felicitates the Iowa Masons on having no "Home to worry about," to which Bro. CLARK responds: If our Iowa brother thinks that the Kentucky Homes are, in any sense elephants, white or otherwise, he is greatly mistaken. They are that for which every Mason in Kentucky stands. Disloyalty to the Home is considered in Kentucky disloyalty to the Order.
Kansas for 1915 receives full measure of consideration. He comments, under Grand Master CHANDLER'S address, about dispensations, quotes his decision, and notes his edict. He excerpts the concluding paragraphs of Grand Orator BENSON'S address, and to his references to the failure to make use of the opportunities and the knowledge we have that wrecks our plans and mars our lives, he adds wisely and well: "Soine one has pithily said that a lazy man is no better than a dead one—and takes up more room. There are more kinds of indolence than common physical laziness." He accounts for his presence when a common sign and pass for Masonry and the Star were voted on, and in testimony says: " T h e fate of t h a t proposition discloses his presence, and of so many others that he was a little crowded for room." Under Indiana, discussing suspension for non-payment of dues, he says: AVe will take the opportunity to say that a brother suspended for nonpayment of dues, on whom a summons had not been served, and who was In
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ignorance of the fact that proceedings against him were pending, is, in our opinion, unjustly suspended, and the act of suspension should be set aside as void ab initio.
There have been, doubtless, acts of injustice of like character that have operated to the disadvantage of the lodge or the Craft in general as well as to the detriment of the individual brother. I t is always a mistake to proceed to extremity, even in a case where the law is legitimate and proper, without first making a thorough investigation as to the ability of the one in default to pay his dues. Better defer to a brother's pride and give him the benefit of the doubt, than cause him to feel that the brethren are lacking in the least in fraternal love. Under Utah—while under a " h u r r y " call—he takes time " t o emphasize our belief that if the constituent lodges, in Grand Lodge assembled, wish to place a ban upon all who are engaged in the business of making a living by destroying the homes, and families, and well being of their fellowmen, they have a perfect right to do so, and such action ought not to subject them to ridicule, or to sarcastic flings, or to a 'holier than thou' assumption on the part of those who have no such legislation in their codes." M.-. W.-. T. J. ADAMS, Grand Master, Louisville. R.-. W.". DAVE JACKSON, Grand Secretary, Louisville.
M.-;W.\ W. W. CLARKE, Grand Correspondent, Owensboro. Next Annual, Louisville, October 17, 1916.
LOUISIANA—1916. Lodges, 227; members, 17,768; net gain, 883. New Orleans, February 7, 1916. R.-. W.'. B. B. PURSER, Deputy and Acting Grand Master. During the year death came to Grand Master ALFRED W . CHEESMAN while engaged in labor at his desk, and kindly relieved the worn, tired body, giving it the rest promised by the Master to those who are weary and heavy laden. A like release also came to venerable Bro. RICHARD LAMBERT, who had long previous passed the allotted span of years granted to mankind. Acting Grand Master PURSER, although beset by difficulties of various kinds, has made a very commendable record, and well earned the promotion to Grand Master, bestowed by his brethren. The one who has "greatness thrust upon him, and, rising to the necessity, demonstrates his ability to command, is all the more entitled to the praise attending successful mastery of a trying situation. The self-abnegation of the Deputy Grand Master and his faithfulness to the memory of his chief, seldom if ever have found a parallel. His concluding recital forms a beautiful picture:
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And whilst we stood there sorrowing, in our heart of hearts we heard the Voice from Heaven saying: " Write, Blessed are .the dead who die in the Lord, from henceforth that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." For our brother had received the promise: " T o him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna and will give him a white stone, and in that stone a new name written, which no man knbweth saving he that receiveth it."
We read that a notable concourse of loving brethren was present to reverently lay away the remains of venerable Bro. RICHARD LAM-
BERT, who had a long record of faithful service as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, and at time of his death holding a position as Grand Secretary Emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. The Louisiana Relief Lodge expended in behalf of other jurisdictions $3,747.90, none of which was for Kansas. Three charters for new lodges were granted, and one lodge, showing a feeble existence at " a poor dying rate," had its existence snuffed out. Grand Orator JOHN F . FOSTER, whose address shows he is not only entitled to the " Rev." prefixed to his name, but would also honor a suffix thereto of " D. D . " , gave the brethren of Grand Lodge one of the most faithful and elaborate expositions of what Masonry should be, and is, that it is the good fortune of- a Grand Lodge rarely to enjoy. Prepared on a "hurry call," he has given a conception of the true spirit of Masonry, which, notwithstanding the tinkers of two hundred years ago, still is of its essence, and which has been and is still recognized by those students of Masonry who adhere to its landmarks. Grand Orator FOSTER has performed a notable service for the Grand Lodge and Craft generally of Louisiana. W.-. Bro. HERMAN C . DUNCAN writes the Correspondence Report
as usual. Kansas for 1915 has brief notice.. The Kansas decision and a brief excerpt from Grand Master CHANDLER'S address are taken. We find a notable improvement in the makeup of the Louisiana volume, in matter of accessibility to information required by the reviewer. M.-. W.-. BRITTAIN B . PURSER, Grand Master, Amite. R.'. W.-. JOHN A. DAVILLA, Grand Secretary, New Orleans. W.'. HERMAN C. DUNCAN, Grand Correspondent, Alexandria.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 6, 1917.
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MAINE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 205; m e m b e r s , 31,328; n e t gain, 444. Portland,
M a y 2, 1916.
M.-. W.-. T H O M A S H . B O D G E ,
Grand
Master. T h e address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r contains m a n y good t h o u g h t s and suggestions. W e t a k e t h e following: The matter of the black ball still holds its usual prominent place in the correspondence. AVhile it is doubtless true that it is occasionally used by members in an unworthy manner, 1 am frank to state, brethren, I am more afraid of the misuse of the white than of the black ball. * * * i wish moraldefects might be as clearly defined as physical imperfections, and legislated against as strictly; but there is a wide latitude granted the Craft, and each member is to determine from his own knowledge, observation or information what shall be his conclusion and consequent action. I wish to call ydlir attention to the report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, published as part of the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, unbound copies of which are on the table before you for distribution. I think few of the members read these reports as they should, and I -suggest when you assemble in lodge and have little of business to occupy your attention you read the report and discuss the various subjects, ever bearing in mind that the laws and regulations of the dilTorent jurisdictions vary. While the writers profess to pre- sent only their own personal opinions, they must of necessity be largely the views held by the Grand Lodges which they serve. During the past two years I have received the Proceedings of nearly all the Grand Lodges, and am proud of the fact we have one of the best and most careful reviewers, and pleased to observe he is so recognized by the rest of the Guild. Per-asal of the reports has taught me something of the work of the correspondent, and while this iiuist perforce be largely a labor of love, I hope this Grand Lodge will show its apT)reciation of the work of M.-.W.-. Bro. CH.\SE by increasing the renumeration; and recommend the proper committee submit such proposal for your consideration. Rarely, if ever, h a v e we r e a d a t r i b u t e better deserved specially! and more deservedly t r u e generally of t h e correspondents a s a b o d y of workers. T h e r e are flippant writers occasionally who in their addresses devote pages upon pages t o " d e c i s i o n s , " some of which, doubtless, rivaled in a n t i q u i t y of ancestry t h e period " w h e n t h e m o r n i n g s t a r s sang t o g e t h e r , " and w h o , tiring of jurisprudence, essay t o i n s t r u c t t h e i r uninformed b r e t h r e n in other lines of masonic labor. Occasionally t h e correspondents a n d their work a r e t h e subject of well- or ill-deserved c o m m e n t ; b u t how rare i t is for t h e observers on t h e w a t c h - t o w e r s of Israel t o hear t h e c o m m e n t " W e l l d o n e ! " and, rarer still, h a v e a n y t a n gible t o k e n of appreciation of their labor. W e a r e glad t o n o t e t h a t Maine h a s given such signal evidence of satisfaction with t h e work of M.'. W.'. B r o . C H A S E , i t s able a n d v e t e r a n correspondent, in doubling his stipend, a n d h a s n o t waited t o e m b a l m his virtues a n d record h i s faithfulness a n d abilities in o b i t u a r y resolutions alone. Past Grand Masters W M . ROSCOE, GREEN ESTES, JOHN W A R R E N
BALLOU, a n d F E S S E N D E N I . D A Y , t w o of whom each lived l i e y o n d
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eighty-three years, and the third nearly rounded the four-score period of life, are each accorded excellent obituary memorials. For the year ending May 1, 1916, the chairman of the Correspondence Committee was allowed compensation of $300. We note that Old Orchard was granted a dispensation for a masonic lodge—and fifty-seven years ago—ah! Bro. CHASE, how the world does move! CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.-. Bro. ALBRO E . CHASE-again pre-
sents the report, and Kansas receives most generous treatment in about four-and-a-half pages of choice selection and judicious comment. From the address of Grand Master W. L. BURDICK he excerpts the history of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; its membership and present standing, and that wonderful tribute he so. compactly stated: "Ifi fact, Kansas leads every State in the country in the percentage of its masonic population except the States of Maine and Vermont, although the number of Masons in these States is less than the number in Kansas." In the two instances of relief to brethren of Kansas by other jurisdictions, he cites Grand Master BURDICK'S views, saying: "Hestands upon the same platform as does Maine in this matter." He notes the nomination of Grand Representative W.". HUGH P. FARRELLY, of Chanute, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of M.-.W.-. Bro. DAVID B . FULLER.
He excerpts M.". W.". Bro. BURDICK'S two recommendations concerning District Deputy Grand Masters, and says: " H e gives great praise to the beneficial results from district meetings, which plan we practice in Maine to our pleasure and profit." He takes the conclusion of Grand Master BURDICK'S address. Bro. CHASE further said:
" B r o . ARTHUR CAPPER, the Governor
of Kansas, delivered an address upon 'Masonry and Democracy.' We quote a paragraph;" and he takes the part in which the Orator said: " I n my deepest heart I believe America is the testing.ground of democracy." • Bro. CHASE, with the rare discrimination of the experienced revie ;ver, selected from the Kansas Correspondence Report what wias said about Bro. TAYLOR'S letter; under Montana, "Laid on the table;" under Nevada, "General uniformity;" under Oklahoma, " T h e umbilical cord, variance." He concludes his report " a s of interest to the Craft of Maine," with the page containing the beautiful tribute to our lamented brother M.'. W.-. DAVID BLIN FULLER, Grand Master, 1890.
M.-.W.-. WALDO PETTINGILL, Grand Master, Rumford. R.-. W.-. STEPHEN BERRY, Grand Secretary, Portland.
M.-.W.-. ALBRO E. CHASE, Grand Correspondent, Portland. Next Annual, Portland, May 1, 1917.
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MANITOBA-1916. Lodges, 76; m e m b e r s , 7,241; decrease, 1. Winnipeg, J u n e 14, 1916. M / . W / . W I L L I A M F E N W I C K , Master. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r begins his address as follows, in p a r t :
Grand
In this familiar room, whose air is fragrant with pleasurable recollections and hallowed by tender memories, we are foregathered in humbleness of spirit to acknowledge the sense of our littleness and the greatness of GOD. to render thanks to Him for all His loving-kindness, and to supplicate Him to grunt us the grace to reflect His wo."d, and the courage to bear our trials manfully. And a t this point we m u s t pause, because r i g h t here he takes u p . t h e only t h e m e t h a t is first in t h e t h o u g h t a n d consideration of t h e people of t h e British E m p i r e ; and we do n o t d a r e t o subject our n e u t r a l i t y t o t h e strain consequent u p o n t h e consideration of t h e m a n y pages devoted in nearly every volume reviewedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as in this o n e â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t o " T h e Great War." In g r a n t i n g dispensation for initiation, he s a y s : The only case submitted for my decision that could be associated with contentious criticism by those unfamiliar with all its phases was a petition for initiation from a citizen of Brandon. The gentleman in question had lost his right leg. An artificial leg enabled him (unassisted by a cane) to kneel, move about freely, and generally to attend to his business affairs. Indeed, 1 have no reason to believe that in any degree were his business interests prejudiced by the loss of the leg. Having for many years known the ai3plicant favorably, and in view of the fact that his capacity and thrift had placed him in comfortable circumstances financially, and'that there was thus no likelihood of his becoming a charge upon the Order, I was encouraged to grant permission to receive his petition. T h e old stonemason law had for its basic reason to p r e v e n t any of t h e craftsmen from being a b u r d e n on t h e Craft, or his fellow-worknien. Law, we are told, is t h e e m b o d i m e n t of reason. W h e n the object for which a law is framed no longer exists, it seems s t u p e n d o u s folly t o continue t h e worship of t h e senseless fetich alone remaining as a reminder. W e are glad t o n o t e t h a t our M a n i t o b a b r e t h r e n insist on knowing " t h e reason w h y . " U n d e r " F o r e i g n Jurisdictions," t h e G r a n d M a s t e r gives further s u p p o r t of t h e practical in preference to t h e theoretical: It is particularly gratifying to report that the most cordial and brotherly relations exist between this and other Grand Lodge jurisdictions with which we are in intercourse. As the fundamental teachings are Identically the same throughout the civilized world, it is essential, to the promulgation of them to the fullest extent with maximum result, that theoretical impedimenta be surmounted, and that as the sun (the great handiwork of a beneficent Creator) symbolizes beauty, strength, unity, a common origin and a single destiny,
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so may there be a masonic brotherhood—worldwide in cohesiveness, soaring majestic and serene as a star, and by the brilliancy of its light commanding the upward look and the admiration of the world.
Grand Lodge presented Past Grand Master LYNDS S . VAUGHAN with a handsome chain, collar and jewel. There is a report of the Committee on Foreign Relations and Correspondence, PERCY E . KELLETT, chairman, on the special topics
"Masonic Ideals," "Masonic Research,'" "Masonic War Charity," "Local Masonic History," "Inter-Lodge Visiting," "Examination in Third Degree," "Decisions of Grand Masters," "Waiver of Jurisdiction," "Masonic Halls," "Grand Chaplain," "Masonic Homes," "Masonic Unity," and "Qualifications for Membership." R.". W.\ PERCY E . KELLETT makes a thoughtful and considerate report.
We
note under the head "Qualification for Membership," the Alabama resolution commended to the thoughtful consideration of the Manitoba Grand Lodge. As compared to the stonemason lodge rule, it is delightfully progressive. Under the head of "Masonic Unity," it is quite optimistic in its view of certain forms of Masonry generally considered "off color" on GOD and the Book of the Law. We are not insensible to the glamour affecting one called to weigh in consideration the views or acts of those who have sustained with him the relation of comrades in battle; it is very disquieting sometimes to such an one to question the orthodoxy of his comrades upon that first and greatest of landmarks, the existence of GOD, but it is the foundation of Masonry, and we dare not weaken or destroy in any particular that essential foundation. But we ha^e trespassed on our space in Manitoba. M.-.W.-. HENRY E . BLATCHER, Grand Master, Winnipeg. M.-. W.". JAMES A. OVAS, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. R.-. W.". PERCY E . KELLETT, Grand Correspondent, Winnipeg.
Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 13, 1917.
MARYLAND —1915. Lodges, 116; members, 17,112; net gain, 648. Baltimore, May 11, 1915.
M.-.W-'- THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand
Master. . Grand Master SHRYOCK, after delivering an address which is not in the record, announced the death and paid a high tribute to the memory of ROBERT F R E K E GOULD, who was an Honorary Past Senior
Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. The Board of Relief report shows: " T h e members respond promptly to calls to visit the sick. The Board assisted a number of sojourners and attended five sojourners' burials with masonic honors." Among the amendments to the Constitution adopted at this
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Communication, was one making five negative votes necessary to postpone advancement until suitable proficiency was shown. July 5, 1915, Grand Lodge was duly assembled by the Grand Master, in accordance with an invitation from Mayor JAMES H . PRESTON, Mayor of Baltimore City, for the purpose of unveiling a tablet erected in commemoration of the laying of the corner-stone of the Washington Monument, which occurred on July 4, 1815. The trowel used at the laying of the corner-stone by Governor LEVIN WINDER was used by Deputy Grand Master HOMER in assisting Miss ELEANOR WINDER GOLDSBOROUGH, a great-great-granddaughter
of Governor LEVIN WINDER in cutting the covering from the tablet, and thereupon the tablet was duly unveiled. The occasion was a notable one to the descendants of the flag defenders and their numerous progeny; in fact, to all who share in any way in Maryland's proud record as a defender of the flag. The "State Militia, the Naval Reserves and the Coast Artillery of Defense from Fort Howard" formed part of the procession. Grand Lodge was escorted by Concordia Lodge No. 13, which lodge is the Custodian of the trowel used in laying the corner-stone one hundred years previously. Annual, November 10, 1915, Baltimore. Among the delightful characters and notable Masons whom Kansas has delighted to honor, we question if there was any one who left a more lasting and satisfying conviction of his nobility of character than did JOHN MERRIKIN CARTER, of Maryland.
In addition to his grace and
dignity of manner, he had that rare combination of wisdom and eloquence that has never from the earliest recorded days failed to charm and lead captive the hearers of the orator. Grand Chaplain HENRY BRANCH, at the opening of Grand Lodge, was called upon by the Grand Master to pay tribute to Bro. CARTER'S memory. How well it was done can well be conceived from the following extract: He was noted for clarity of judgment and accuracy of speech. His published addresses were models of exhaustive analysis, cogent reasoning and convincing argument.. He was keen, but not severe; he was appreciative, yet not cringing; he was forceful, yet not fierce. He was a convincing expounder of the law, and as a man of affairs he was of great assistance in the councils of the Craft. He was a gifted interpreter of its symbols and a valiant champion of its rights.
He closed with the unrivaled retrospect with which ST. PAUL summed up his own life: Well may he say: " I have fought the good fight; I have finished the course; I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shal! give to me at that day, and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved His appearing. The Correspondence Committee, Bro. HENRY BRANCH, submitted
a report recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queens-
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land, "after eighty-five per cent, of the brethren of the world have extended the fraternal hand." There is a snapper in the recognition that is highly deserved. We have always been a " discourager of hesitancy" in this matter. There are occasions in which it is wise to "make haste slowly," but this surely was not one. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro.
HENRY
BRANCH
writes
the
report.
Kansas is briefly reviewed, and a paragraph taken from Bro. BENSON'S oration. M.". W.". THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master, Baltimore. R.'. W.'. GEORGE COOK, Grand Secretary, Baltimore. HENRY BRANCH, Grand Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Annual, Baltimore, November 21, 1916.
MASSACHUSEXrS—1915. Lodges, 265; members, 70,254; net gain, 2,353. Quarterly,
March
10,
1915.
M.'.W.-. MELVIN
M . JOHNSON,
Grand Master. For many years certain Grand Lodges have found that under their Grand Constitutions there was no appeal in case a lodge refused to grant a release of jurisdiction when requested. Massachusetts grappling with a like difficulty, had an amendment pending and referred to the June Communication for action, which we note was then adopted. The effective portion of the amendment reads as follows: "And provided further, that in case a lodge so requested refused to release jurisdiction over an .applicant, and the lodge requesting such release feels that an injustice is done the applicant or the lodge, the lodge requesting such release of jurisdiction shall have the right to appeal to the Grand Master." (Further clause giving manner of final determination.) A wise and needed amendment. An interesting memorial of R.\ W.'. Bro. THOMAS W H I T E DAVIS,
illustrated with excellent portrait, was presented by Past Grand Master EVERETT C . BENTON.
I t contains, in evidence of his distinguished
literary merit, a poem written by Bro. DAVIS and published January, 1874, in the first volume of Nickerson's New England Freemason, which, on account of its rare excellence, we reprint for our Kansas readers: SIT LUX. Let there bo light! the great Creator spoke. And a t the summons .slumbering Nature woke. While from the East the primal morning broke. Back rolled the curtains of the night. And Earth rejoiced to see the light. Let there be light! through boundless realms of space Beneath its touch arise new form? of grace; Warmth, life, and beauty with its beams keep pace, Where'er it shines, with fresh delight All things reflect the genial light.
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Let there be light! the Master's lips proclaim. And heart and hand unite in glad acclaim To hail the enrollment of a Brother's name, While he beholds with ravished sight The glories of the perfect light. Let there be light! and let the Bible's glow Pervade our thoughts—through all our actions show— Around our hearts its warming influence throw; So shall our stops be led aright If guided by that holy light. Let there be light! though wc see dimly here. The shining gates are ever drawing near. And send their glory down our pathway drear. Beyond—shall rleaven our e.ves requite With its divine, transcendant light. COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.—"As requested by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, we have considered the question of the creation of a Committee on Correspondence and respectfully report as follows." S.uch is the commencement of an article which at the outset is mainly a collation from Moore's Freemason's Magazine, from NICKERSON'S article in the New England Freemason (1874) and from Mackey's Encyclopedia. The "committee" consisted of M.-.W.'. Bro. CHARLES T . GALLAGHER and two others, the latter evidently being (to quote M A C K E Y — G A L LAGHER) "sleeping partners." But Bro. GALLAGHER has views and conceptions that are interesting to note because they cover a vista of .broad speculations and broader possibilities. But listen to Bro. GALLAGHER—beg pardon, to the committee: But whatever may be the merits or demerits of the matter appearing in the various reports, to work out a system practlcall./ from the fifty-six to seventyflve volumes running from 100 to LOOO pages each. The person to do this, and do it properly, if it is needed, should be one sufHciently trained or read in law to discuss ques'ions of masonic jurisprudence, thoroughly familiar with masonic matters in at least English-speaking countries, and educated to present his ideas clearly and distinctly, and maintain any position and argument with dignity. He should have sufBcient income by salary or otherwise to give, the necessary time to his work. If possible he should have the tastes both of an editor and a historian, and the higher his literary attainments the better would be the results. • To make his work absolutely complete, he should have facilities for obtaining translations of the literature of foreign Grand Bodies. There's much more on the same line of thought, b u t we cannot take it all. What we have taken is worth consideration for its value as a broad outlook for such a committee. The committee said: " W e have at present no official of our Grand Lodge who could devote his time to such work, and we have no means to employ and pay a salary to one whom we should feel capable of doing this work." The committee recommended: " T h a t it is inexpedient to legislate on the subject."
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The greatest necessity of Masonry along the line suggested has always been the impossibility of finding that rare combination of historian, jurisprudent and litterateur in conjunction with sufficient income enabling such an one to undertake long, difficult, wearisome tasks of masonic review work along historical, judicial and literary lines, with no ghosts of overwork, necessity of keeping the pot boiling, or lack of means to commandeer the records, manuscripts and books so as to make them available for use or provide means to annihilate the space between them and the would-be writer. There is an old law maxim. Lex dc minimis not curat. (The law does not concern itself about trifling things.) Masonry in its Grand Organizations practically observes the same general rule, with this startling difference—that the trifling things which do not generally concern the scions of the Craft are: The origin of its history; the reason for its law procedure; the usages and customs of the Craft; whether it has a religion; and what is its first and most important landmark; annually pledging the rulers of the Craft that no innovation can be made in the body of Masonry, though it never yet has found the time, or taken the pains to ascertain the fact whether or not in reality an innovation has taken place, and if so, what its duty is in respect thereto. Still we see signs of promise in Massachusetts. Bro. HAMILTON is a rare litterateur and Bro. PO.UND some day will get the brethren started on a higher plane than the Provincial Grand Lodge, possibly as an evolution from Bro. GALLAGHER'S dream, may take up the study of the Ancient Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and Ireland that refused recognition of any sort to the London and Westminster body for threequarters of a century, until the "Union" was under consideration. Perhaps hereafter he may amplify upon the "Ancient" influence in New York and Michigan, and the various Grand Lodges of the great British American Dominion north of us. There is an interesting address by R.". W.'. Bro. ROSCOB POUND upon topic, "The Causes of Divergence in Ritual." The Committee on Recognition declined to recognize the Independent National Grand Lodge for France and Colonies, notwithstanding the support given it by the United Grand Lodge of England. The best part of the volume is that devoted to the Feast of St. JOHN. There is a splendid address by Grand Master JOHNSON—even if he did demonstrate that Committee GALLAGHER made a mistake in his report that a Committee on Correspondence was^r-" inexpedient." Think of it. Brethren! Massachusetts, the abode of education, patriotism, arid culture, printing for the entertainment of Pennsylvania. "Think of it! Of those signers of the Declaration of Independence, for instance, fifty out of the fifty-seven of them are said to have been Masons." Shade of our old friend NICKERSON, reverently we salute you! Grand Chaplain HENRY STILES BRADLEY proved himself a valuable addition to the corps of Grand Chaplains, whose principal duty seems
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to be to entertain the brethren with a choice collection of new and fresh yarns on "Feast Day." He did that and more—but I cannot tarry. His address, that of Bro. J O B MITCHELL CHAPPLE, and that of Bro.
MARION L . BURTON—-the last brother being the President of Smith College—were gems of the purest ray. Space is filled and we must stop. The volume closes with the substance of two lectures on the "Suppression of the Order of the Temple," by Grand Secretary FREDERICK W. HAMILTON. December 8, 1915, GIFFORD
HORACE GREELEY M C G R E W , by
action of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, was restored to the rights and privileges of Freemasonry on report of CHARLES T . GALLAGHER,
chairman and committee. wisely.
Massachusetts has acted generously, nobly,
M.-.W.-. MELVIN M . JOHNSON, Grand Master. R.-. W.-. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, Grand Secretary.
Since this report was written, we have received notice of the death of Bro. GIFFORD HORACE GREELEY MCGRBW, of Massachusetts.
MEXICO (York Grand Lodge) —1916. Lodges, 18; members, 1,149; net gain, 65. City of Mexico, April 20, 1916.
M.-.W.-. WAYNE A. W H I T E ,
Grand Master. We begin our review of Mexico on Monday, July 31, 1916, and though wars and rumors of wars have reared their horrid fronts and "frightened" us for months past, yet we read with equanimity the news in the morning paper from Juarez, that the "bull-fight yesterday attracted a large crowd of visitors from the American camps across the river." Yesterday was Sunday, and in accordance with the Roman Church's religious culture of the country, a good day for "bull-fights." Grand Master WAYNE, in his address, says: Conditions today are far better than they were one year ago with us, bu6 they are far from being what they should be even now. We have been able to hold our organization together so far without any loss of lodges during the past year, and all are holding meetings, but many have made no effort to do work. He says: With the data a t hand we have made a net gain of sixty-flve members during the year, after deducting the loss of two lodges that demised which had a membership of sixty-three between them. This I consider a remarkably fine showing, considering the odds that have been against us.
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He pays a rare tribute to the "ten faithful and t r u e " who had died during t h e past year. A Worshipful Master showing a haughty, arbitrary and austere manner, or a disposition to that effect, was "wafted" by having the charter of his lodge taken away until Grand Lodge met. The charter was returned. The Grand Lodge treasury has a balance of $5,115.90 on hand, which, considering that their basis of value is that of New York exchange, is an indication of financial health and strength. On report of the Correspondence Committee the Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. The committee in its general report accords generous praise to Kansas. Under Alabama, it takes entire the Kansas reference to the Alabama action in reference to recognition of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, saying: "Nothing more remains to be said; we rest our case." We find some strictures in the report for those who have been unable to read intelligently the United States language, and show it in their comments. Never mind them, Bro. WHITE. Console yourself with the advice about "LITTLE BO-PEEP'S sheep," and treat them as she did her sheep—"Let them alone and they'll come home, carrying their tails behind them." M.'. W.'. WAYNE A. W H I T E , Grand Master, City of Mexico.
R.\ W.'. C. C. SHANKS, Grand Secretary, Citj of Mexico. M.". W.-. WAYNE A. W H I T E , Grand Corfespondoiit, City of Mexico.
Next Annual, City of Mexico, April 5, 1917.
MICHIGAN —1916. Lodges, 436; members, 82,551; net gain, 3,694. Battle
Creek,
May 23-24, 1916.
M.-.W.-. GEORGE L . LUSK,
Grand Master. (Frontispiece portrait of JOHN H . HAWKS, Grand Master-elect.) The customary addresses of welcome were made, and as the last one ended his with CARRUTH'S Kansas poem whose verses each end "Others call it GOD," it was not a bad beginning. Past Grand Master WASHER, of Texas, was called on, and told of a man who went to Heaven—from Michigan—where he saw two men attached to ball and chain, and ST. PETER told him that in order to keep them there they had to keep them shackled. They were from Texas, and the change was doubtless too violent. When the Roll of Honor was called, beginning with Grand Master L E W I S CASS (1826-9), and ending with WILLIAM T . MITCHELL, Grand
Master 1865, who died February 6, 1916, the Grand Master said: "1817—WILLIAM THOMAS MITCHELL—1916;" and proceeded to pay
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a most eloquent and loving tribute, winding up as follows: "WILLIAM THOMAS MITCHELL—His life was an inspiration; his memory a benediction." When the Grand Representatives were called, Kansas responded by Past Grand Master JAMES H . PARNUM, 1885.
The Grand Lodge of Michigan has received from the executor of the estate of MosES I. RICHARDS, a former resident of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the manuscript of an address delivered by Grand Master LEWIS CASS before the Lodge of Amity in the early part of the last century and published by the order of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. I t was delivered on the 27th day of December, 1810. The old address is-published in full in the Proceedings. There is a very interesting account in the address of one saved from death at the stake. From the context we have no difficulty in determining that the General tells thB story of General ISRAEL PUTNAM'S .escape from burning at the stake when a prisoner among the Indians. The account narrates: This is not an idle tale of the imagination. It is a situation in which a man was placed who sustained a most important part in our Revolutionary contest, with honor to himself, and advantage to his country. He was pinioned to the stake, and his funeral pile was lighted around. * * * When nothing was seen, but implacable enemies, and nothing heard but the savage yell, dread herald, of destruction, he gave that mystic signal of distress, which never yet was. displayed without cause nor seen without emotion. The effect was instantaneous. His foes were scattered, his funeral pile demolished, and himself relieved: by an arm which, till then, had been raised for his destruction.
If our memory is not treacherous, the "mystic signal" was answered by a French officer, who accompanied PUTNAM to Montreal and thence returned him under safe guard to his home. General CASS'S address would take a high marking in comparison with many of modern date, and will well repay careful consideration to all who can obtain access to the Michigan volume. The necrology report by Grand Chaplain GALLAGHER is a gem in its purity and beauty, and a benediction in the fervor of its uplift to the serenity and peace of the higher and better life. He well presents and enforces the thought " t h a t memory is alive in the world to come; that we shall remember our friends and our earthly associates, only we shall remember them with a memory purged and re-appareled by our GOD." We notice from the report of the Committee on Appeals that there is a lodge named Unity, whose name should be changed so as " t o conform to the facts in the case." The report of the committee discloses a situation that should call for prompt heroic treatment. HAMLET was not so crazy but that he could determine that something was rotten in Denmark; and we think the record demonstrates a like condition in Unity—but that is Unity's work, and to Unity we commend it. As we looked upon the portrait of Past Grand Master WILLIAM T . MITCHELL (born May 27, 1817; died February 6, 1916), the words of
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WEBSTER at Bunker Hill as he addressed the survivors of that memorable event, came spontaneously: "Venerable men: Yon have come down to us from a former generation. Heaven has bounteously lengthened out your lives, that you might behold this joyous day." CORRESPONDENCE.—The limitations of the committee are set forth in his opening by Past Grand Master Lou B. WINSOR. Keeping within the rule, his report is necessarily emasculated. Kansas receives five pages of courteous and considerate attention. Kansas to reciprocate on a like basis would require to add nearly two hundred and fifty pages to its present space allowance, so we must content ourselves with brief comment. He takes four pages of choice excerpts from Grand Master BURDICK'S address, noting the growth and development of Kansas and Kansas Masonry. He copies his approving comment upon the Washington National Memorial Association; and takes in large part the valedictory portion of his address. The action and recommendation of the Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, appropriating $500 to the Washington Memorial Association, is excerpted quite fully. The Kansas Correspondence review of Michigan for 1915 is fully considered and a faithful synopsis taken. A liberal excerpt is also taken from our review of Grand Master PERRETT'S administration. Past Grand Master WiNSOR refers to the fact that we are one year his senior a t the Round Table. Under Virginia, Bro. WiNSOR copies in full Bro. EGGLESTON'S foreword, which calls attention to the fact " t h a t while our descent can be traced back to that source (referring to the 1717 body) the Grand Lodge of Virginia repudiated and held it clandestine more than one hundred years ago." M.'. W.'. JOHN H . HAWKS, Grand Master, Lansing. Lou B . WiNSOR, P.-. G.-. M.-., Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent, Reed City. Next Annual, Lansing, May 22, 1917.
MINNESOTA —1916. Lodges, 260; members, 31,903; net gain, 1,461. St. Paul, January 19, 20, 1916. M.-.W.-. HARRY M . BURNHAM, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We notice in the Grand Master's address a reference to and record of the courtesies extended by the Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officials of Minnesota, to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge officials of North Dakota in September, 1^15, on the occasion of the death and funeral of Past Grand Master HALFDAN BENDIKE, of the latter Grand Jurisdiction, together with gracious acknowledgment of the
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courtesies and kindness so rendered from Grand Secretary W. L. STOCKWELL, of North Dakota. We find like acknowledgments of appreciation to the Minnesota brethren for like courtesies from New York, through its Grand Secretary, Col. EDWARD M . L . EHLERS. Knowledge of Kansas experience of like character warrants us in the belief that it is the Minnesota masonic habit. We note that Minnesota completed the adornment of her Past Grand Masters by the purchase of two jewels of that rank. The Committee on Jurisprudence in their report on the Revised Masonic Code, recommended that the word "Worshipful" before the word "Master" should be stricken out wherever it occurs—as cited. Adopted. In the memorial furnished by Committee on Necrology we find this reference: " D A V I D B . FULLER, Past Grand Master. For many years President of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home, and who was largely responsible for the success of that Home, which today stands as the ideal of all Masonic Homes." While Kansas appreciates the high compliment paid, she can say at least this much for herself: that her aim, object and longing are and have been to make such a result an accomplished fact. We are heartily in accord with the high estimate placed upon the services of Past Grand Master DAVID B . FULLER, in behalf of the Home. If our space permitted—which it does not—we would take entire the six-page address delivered by Grand Orator JOHN F . D . MEIGHEN; The oration has its lessons and, adaptations, and among them, told in a forceful, delightful way that impressed us as an improvement, even upon that never failing source of sympathy and tears—the story that DAVID HARUM told the widow of BILLY P. CULLOM when she came
to him to learn the worst about the.overdue mortgage—the story of an investment made by her husband in his lifetime in one of the world's despised, abused, and apparently Godforsaken waifs of humanity—the story of an investment that returned in interest an income beyond the dreams of avarice, a sure possession for eternity. The Minnesota orator, Bro. MBIGHEN, has given the Craft a most delightful object lesson, which cannot fail to leave its mark and impress upon all who read and study it. IRVING TODD writes the Report oa Correspondence. I t is there fore shorter than many, and more pithy and brighter than most. As the eminent interlocutor of the feathered family once remarked after a brief period of introspection, " I talk too —'— much." IRVING doesn't, and he has us all going south. Kansas gets more than a page of appreciation from his condenser, and as there are only seventy-three pages in all, and the Kansas report gets more than one-half of the ladleful dished out to Kansas, we don't propose to get into the trouble that generally follows asking for " more." Kansas receives a comprehensive synoptic review of the Grand Master's address; the interesting address delivered by Bro. A. W.
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BENSON, and the action in providing for enlarged office facihties'for Grand Lodge, all are noted fully. The proceedings of the Masonic Veteran Association are full of interest as usual. We find no reference to or remembrance of the widow of the first President, Bro. GEORGE R E U B E N METCALF, 1892-1901. Bro. METCALF was our long-time friend. M.-.W.-. ALFRED G . PINKHAM, Grand Master, St. Paul. R.-. W.-. JOHN FISHEL, Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD; Grand Correspondent, Hastings.
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 17, 1917.
MISSISSIPPI â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 375; members, 20,334; net gain, 261. Greenville, February 15, 16, 1916.
M.-.W.-. JESSE M . BROOKS,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We also note a portrait of the Grand Master-elect, M.'. W.'. Bro. GEO. B . POWER, the son of JOHN LOGAN POWER, and we read the sketch
of his life with the special interest born of knowledge and regard as the son of his honored sire,.in addition to the worthy record already attained by character and personal accomplishment. As they say in Kentucky and Kansas, "blood will tell." By the way, Bro. HARRY, we had made so much of a start toward an inquiry concerning the Kansas-Kentucky conglomeration on page 47 of your review, when turning to pages 54 and 55, we noted that though Kansas had been cut off untimely, yet she still lived. We had also noted your comment: "Grand Master CHARLES H . CHANDLER may be an old salt or he may be a rocking-chair sailor with book-logging only;" and then something interfered with the Kansas "dead-reckoning;" and when the indications showed we were in Kentucky, we knew it was time for an astronomical observation to ascertain the latitude, longitude, and the variation of the needle. It is all right, Bro. HARRY, Kentucky and Kansas are not going to quarrel at your getting the twins mixed. The annual meeting of the Past Grand Masters at Wichita has notice, and he comments: " A Table Lodge was opened, and many questions not gastronomic were discussed." Under Wyoming, discussing the "Central Grand Lodge scheme," Bro. HARRY HOWARD, says: Nearly all the jurisdictions of Canada and the United States have discussed this Oregon proposition of surrendering their sovereign power to a central body, and have refused to have anything to do with it. And the constituent lodges of the jurisdictions, reduced to mere makers of Masons in many instances, look at the meetings of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries with surprise, wondering if this is the first step towards "kultur."
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Under the title, " A Singular Coincidence," we find a pleasant historical reference, to wit: When upon report of Committee on Subordinate Lodges the Grand Lodge granted a charter to William C. Paxton Lodge, R.\ W.'. Bro. SPEED said: The flrst Masons I have a recollection of were JOHN LOGAN POWER, WILLIAM G. PAXTON, and my father,
FREDERIC
SPEED.
When my father was
Grand Master of Masons, Bro. POWER was Grand Secretary, and he would come from Jackson to see my father, and, together with Bro. PAXTON, they would plan" the future of the Grand Lodge. No three men loved each other more than these three, and they were always working for the good of others. Bros. PAXTON and SPEED went to their local lodge together for more than twenty-flve years, and the Grand Lodge the same number of years. Today it becomes the pleasure of Bro. J. L. POWER'S son, Bro. GEORGE B . POWER, now Grand Master, to sign the charter of a lodge named for Past Grand Master PAXTON, and the son of FREDERIC SPEED to attest the same as Grand Secretary. Bro. PAXTON'S son, WILLIAM G. PAXTON, was the flrst to receive his Master Mason's degree in the lodge named for his father. We note an interesting obituary sketch of Past Grand
Master
JOHN YOUNG MURRAY, born May 6, 1829, and died July 12, 1915, a t
Ripley, Miss., the home place where his parents settled. Grand Master in 1876-1877.
He was
M.'.W.-. GEORGE BOYD POWER, Grand Master, Jackson. R.-. W.-. FREDERICK GORDON SPEED, Grand Secretary, Vicksburg. M.'.W.-. HENRY CLAY YAWN, Grand Correspondent, Lumberton.
Next (99th) Annual, Jackson, February 13, 1917.
MONTANA —1915. Lodges, 104; members, 8,981; net gain, 753. Great Falls, September 15, 16, 1915. M.'.W.'. LEWIS A. SMITH, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Under the topic "Distinguished Dead," the Grand Master refers in his address to R.'. W.'. Bro. E. T. CARR, who in the early days was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kansas—prior to JOHN H . BROWN'S long period of service. Reference is also made to his position in Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, and Scottish Rite. Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD'S death is noted, and the honors be-
stowed upon him by England, Kansas and other Grand Bodies are fully noted. On the evening of September 15,1915, there were interesting dedicatory exercises of the Great Falls Masonic Temple, which began with presentation of a gavel to be used on the occasion. I t was made of wood taken from "Old Fort Benton," whose construction dated from 1846. After the formal ceremonies Past Grand Master EDWARD C . DAY delivered an oration, having special reference t o the fact that it was
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just fifty years since the introduction of Masonry, by the founders of the Grand Lodge." His address was of especial interest to those familiar with pioneer days, and contained a beautiful tribute to those.who as pioneers or their descendants remembered when Masonry was the only law and order society known and recognized in that new country. And then Bro. H. S. HEFNER was called upon, and, as usual, delivered an exquisite address, showing how Masonry appeals to the hearts of men and women. The two orations were separate and distinct, and yet each complemented the other in telling the story of what Masonry has done and continues to do for the human race. • Sorry we have no space for excerpts. We note by Grand Secretary HEDGES' general report that Judge ANTHONY H . BARRET, " o n e of the oldest members of the honored
Past Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge (Montana) is now living at El Dorado, Kansas." The Grand Lodge made the necessary amendment to its code by which the Correspondence writer hereafter becomes a salaried officer; and owing to the high cost of living Grand Lodge doubled the compensation for his work. Kansas for 1915 receives careful consideration at the hands of Bro.
HEFNER.
He excerpts
Grand
Master
CHANDLER'S decision;
takes nearly a page of "patriotism" from Judge BENSON'S oration; and quotes approvingly our reference to CORNELIUS, Senior; giving a word of appreciation to our work, which is highly gratifying. MONTANA'S SEMI-CENTENNIAL.—The Grand Lodge arranged for
a semi-centennial celebration of the organization of Grand Lodge, to be held at Virginia City, where the Grand Lodge was organized and held its first Grand Communication, in January, 1866. The topography of the country about Virginia City is not definitely described, but as an interval of an hour from time train reaches nearest point on the railroad to Virginia City, we assume that some arrangement is provided by balloon or Zeppelin for negotiating the remaining distance—"as the crow flies." We have no fears, however, but what the brethren will get there on schedule time, and that everything will' be done properly and in order—just as everything was done fifty years ago when the Masonic Fraternity was the law and order society of that Territory, stauiichly supported by its members and all the orderly elements of society, and in addition commanding the respectful fear of those who with a disposition to be lawless found their only safeguard was in obedience to law and order. We often think that if the flippant-tongued, self-sufficient youth of the present could once get a conception of the dangers and difficulties of the pioneer settlements of frontier times and days, and the true manhood and undaunted womanhood they generated and developed, they would stand back abashed and reverent—like one who stands on holy land. Grander men and grander women than many of these never existed.
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All honor to t h e pioneers of M o n t a n a , t o t h e pioneers in M o n t a n a M a s o n r y . E a c h m a d e his m a r k on and for c o u n t r y and Craft, and their sons do well to rise up a n d call t h e m blessed. M.'.W.-. W. H . A L L E N , G r a n d M a s t e r , Joliet. R.'. W.'. C O R N E L I U S H E D G E S , J R . , G r a n d Secretary, Helena. M.'.W.'. H . S. H E F N E R , G r a n d Correspondent, Helena. N e x t (52d) Annual, B u t t e , August 30, 1916. A t Virginia City on last d a y of session for fifty-second anniversary.
NEBRASKA —1916. Lodges, 267; m e m b e r s , 23,664; net gain, 1,359. Omaha, J u n e 6, 7, 1916. M.-.W.-. S A M U E L S . W H I T I N G , G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r left behind h i m an excellent record of completed work, and in addition thereto left a message w i t h t h e b r e t h r e n : A pleasant smile, a kind word, a helping hand—there is no joy in the world comparable to that sweet joy that comes from a kind act cheerfully performed. No happiness is comparable to that of lightening the heavy burden of those who ascend the hill of life, and are weary and worn out. A life so full of the thoughts for others that there is neither time nor inclination to contend in petty strife, is the only life that really counts—a life of intelligent and unselfish service. T h e G r a n d Lodge accepted t h e invitation of t h e Grand M a s t e r t o visit t h e N e b r a s k a Masonic H o m e , and later w e n t there in a b o d y on a special train chartered by G r a n d Lodge for t h e purpose. T h r e e h u n d r e d a n d seventy-five persons were in t h e p a r t y , who were m e t on t h e arrival of t h e train a t t h e s t a t i o n by mariy citizens of P l a t t s m o u t h , where t h e H o m e is stationed. A thorough examination of t h e H o m e from cellar to garret was m a d e , " a n d on every h a n d were h e a r d expressions of satisfaction a t t h e perfect condition in which e v e r y t h i n g w a s found." Bro. C H A R L E S L . R I C H A R D S . w a s G r a n d Orator, and t h e G r a n d Orator gave t h e b r e t h r e n considerable " s t r o n g m e a t . " An u n a n i m o u s v o t e of t h a n k s rewarded him for " h i s eloquent o r a t i o n . " T h e G r a n d Lodge Regional of t h e Philippines and t h e I n d e p e n d e n t and Regular National G r a n d Lodge of F r a n c e and t h e F r e n c h Colonies failed to convince t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence of their right to recognition. T h r e e charters were g r a n t e d t o new lodges. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W I L L I A M E . H I L L m a d e a donation to t h e funds of t h e Masonic H o m e of $1,000, for which G r a n d Lodge, through P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E D W I N F . W A R R E N , in a resolution read b y t h e l a t t e r , m a d e a v e r y courteous and suitable acknowledgment. G r a n d Lodge a p p r o p r i a t e d $12,000 for t h e erection of a H o m e for Children a t F r e m o n t .
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C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — M . - . W.-. B r o . J O H N A. E H R H A R D T s u b m i t t e d
t h e r e p o r t . Kansas receives brief b u t c o u r t e o u s t r e a t m e n t . T h e a d d r e s s of G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K is termed " s c h o l a r l y . " H e excerpts in full t h e p a r a g r a p h concerning special dispensations. T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t on Correspondence is credited with being " a n e n t e r t a i n i n g production of s o m e t h i n g over one h u n d r e d pages, N e b r a s k a receiving full share. T h e r e p o r t closes with a table of statistics, which we a r e t e m p t e d t o purloin a n d publish with our r e p o r t . " N o need to "purloin," B r o . E H R H A R D T ; t h e K a n s a s " T a k e o n e " sign is a s t a n d i n g i n v i t a t i o n t o help yourself to a n y t h i n g you t h i n k " w o r t h while." M.-.W.-. A N D R E W H . V I E L B , G r a n d M a s t e r , Norfolk. R.-. W . \ F R A N C I S E . W H I T E ,
Grand
Secretary and
Correspond-
ent, Omaha. N e x t A n n u a l , O m a h a , J u n e 5, 1917.
NEVADA —1916. Lodges, 2 1 ; members, 1,977; n e t gain, 2. R e n o , J u n e 13, 1916. M.-.W.". B E N J A M I N W . C O L E M A N , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) W e find t w o m a t t e r s discussed q u i t e fully b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . I t seems t h a t his jurisdiction h a d been invaded b y a lecturer, who " t o o k t h e position t h a t a n y subject which affects t h e welfare of m a n k i n d is p r o p e r for discussion in a n d consideration b y a masonic lodge." T h e G r a n d M a s t e r c o n t r o v e r t e d t h a t position, saying: There is absolutely no question that does not affect the welfare of our country, directly or indirectly. The health of the individuals of a country is of monumental importance to a nation; the schools are pre-eminently important; the social evil, prohibition, equal suffrage, strikes, lockouts, boycotts, socialism, progressiveism, republicanism, democracy, Mahometanism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, and an inexhaustible list of subjects would be proper for consideration if the theory of our brother is well founded. There is a proper place and time for everything, but in my opinion the tihie will never come when a masonic lodge will be the proper place to discuss or consider any question save such as may affect the welfare of our fraternity. T h e lecturer caused t h e G r a n d M a s t e r " to question t h e advisability, of encouraging such l e c t u r e r s . " T h e older t h e G r a n d M a s t e r becomes t h e more s t r o n g l y he will question t h e advisability of a t t e m p t i n g t o absorb M a s o n r y from t h e traveling g e n t r y — p a r t i c u l a r l y those w h o hail from E g y p t , Arabia, Russia, or t h e G r a n d Orient of Spain, w h o deal in p l a t i t u d e s or questionable incident t h a t would form a n excellent basis for a w o r k of fiction. B u t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r i m m e d i a t e l y proceeds t o father a scheme as chimerical, visionary a n d impossible. H e suggests: " One of t h e great
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needs of our fraternity is a magazine published by the authority of the Order and which can be placed in the hands of every Mason in the land." He cites a fraternal organization of about 400,000 members that "has been placing a magazine in the hands of every one of its members, monthly, for several years at a cost of about ten cents per member per year, and adds: " I n view of the large number of Masons in the United States we can get a far better magazine for less money." And then he formulates his scheme: First. We should have an organization to be known as the Supreme Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of America. Second. Every Grand Lodge in America to affiliate with it, as they would in time, and pay thereto annually ten cents for each Mason holding membership within its jurisdiction, approximately $200,000.00 would be realized annually.
His plan includes permanent headquarters for the meeting of such Supreme Grand Lodge in some city, near the center of such Supreme Grand Jurisdiction. Such Supreme Grand Lodge could meet once in three or five years to elect officers. With an Executive Board to fill vacancies, five years would be often enough for such an organization to meet. And the Committee on Address spilled the soup as follows (same action as 1914): "We recommend that the Grand Master attend the gathering * * * and oppose the formation of any General Grand Masonic Body." The report was received and adopted. In the language of ORPHEUS C . KERR
(office
seeker)—where
ABRAHAM LINCOLN so often found consolation: " H e means well, my boy—he means well!" A committee presented a report on Masonic Home—evolving a cheaper method. Yes, it is cheaper. " T e n per cent of the gross revenues" are to be set aside each year by the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer " a s a Grand Lodge Charity Fund * * * to be administered by trustees," who are "empowered to make such regulation for the administration of said Charity Fund as they may deem necessary, to receive bequests, the interest of which may be designated for charity." The record shows cash in Charity Fund of $1,284.66, of which $222.05 was added during the year 1916. M.'.W.'. Bro. MATTHEW KYLE demonstrated his devotion to flag
' and country in a resolution providing for the purchase of an American flag for Grand Lodge, and that each constituent lodge forthwith acquire one for display in the East at every communication. Adopted unanimously. A page in the Proceedings facing the resolution has two stanzas devoted to the flag, and a beautiful copy of the starry emblem. Committee on Legitimacy of Grand Lodge turned down claims of the National Independente and Reguliere of France and the Grand Orient of Portugal.
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Grand Orator LLOYD B . THOMAS delivered a patriotic address on " T h e Trowel—the Implement of International Peace." CORRESPONDENCE.—The Grand Commissioner of Review of Nevada devotes six pages of his valuable space to Kansas for 1915. He sizes up Grand Master CHANDLER as " a genial-looking Mason, whose term was one of willing service, and good results are reported." A very faithful epitome is given of Bro."CHANDLER'S administration. What he said about masonic trials is excerpted, and he comments: " Never has a brother tried to live the high ideals and purposes of the Craft and not been lifted out of selfishness. It cannot be otherwise." He questions the decision concerning holding lodge entertainments for profit, and asks: "Why not if for the benefit of the lodge, or for the good of Masonry." Our answer to that would be the same objection made by the Great Master in the Temple when he put a stop to commercialism there. Of Grand Orator BENSON'S effort, he says: "Splendid reading throughout, and it surely left a lasting impression." Of the Kansas report he says: " Good work, true work, such work as one naturally expects from a lover of his work." Bro. VANDERLEITH shows that Grand Master DAVID was complying with a law of the Grand Lodge in warning non-afRliates to affiliate or show cause, so that we absolve M.'.W.". Bro. DAVID from our quasi charge and relieve him of any peculiar or personal liability for issuance of his circular; but we do most strenuously object to haling a nonaffiliate Mason before a lodge to subject him to penalty therefor. What he does is of his own free will, and the only adequate remedy therefor, in our judgment, is the non-intercourse his action has warranted. Excerpts under New Jersey and Vermont are taken in full,, and our criticism of the Vermont" Mongolian" decision has Bro. V.'s judicial concurrence. We hate to cut off, Bro. V., but we have an automatic cut-off. M.-.W.-. ALFRED W . HOLMES, Grand Master, Reno. R.". W.'. E. D. VANDERLEITH, Grand Secretary and Commisioner of Review. Next Annual, Tonopah, June 12, 1917.
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NEW BRUNSWICK —1915. Lodges, 40; members, 3,685; net gain, 149. St. John, April 6 and 7, 1915. M.-.W.-. H E D L E Y V. B . BRIDGES, Grand Master. The Grand Master refers to the months of supreme historic interest and anxiety since Grand Lodge met at Fredericton: The catastrophe incalculable, " t h e greatest war in the world's history," to which our Grand Master last year alluded in most fitting terms, still is being waged with unabated fury. Freemasonry has ever flourished in times of peace. Masonry has always deplored the miseries and suffering which are the inevitable consequence of war; but we must feel today that wishes for peace are inopportune and useless, and not until the principles of truth and justice and liberty have finally triumphed and prevailed, can we hope for peace that will be permanent and lasting. Grand Lodge donated $500 toward the Canada Field Hospital, and (previously) $100 to the Canadian Patriotic Fund. M.'.W.'. H E D L E Y V. B. BRIDGES, Grand Master, Fredericton. R.-. W.-. J. T W I N I N G HARTT, Grand Secretary, St. John. N e x t Annual, St. John, April 25, 1916.
NEW HAMPSHIRE —1916. Lodges, 80; members, 11,058; net gain, 148. Concord, M a y 17, 1916. M.-.W.'. STEPHEN S . JEWETT, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) For the one hundred and twenty-seventh time the Grand Lodge of N e w Hampshire m e t in Communication as a Grand Lodge. Grand Master JEWETT pays an eloquent tribute to Past Grand Master
WILLIAM
RUSSELL
BURLEIGH
(1886-1887).
Educated
at
"Phillips" and " D a r t m o u t h , " graduating at the latter in 1872. A d mitted to the bar in 1875, he practiced his profession in Massachusetts, N e w Hampshire, and at Chicago, Illinois, returning to Manchester, -N. H., in 1908, where he died January 29, 1916. His record in every relation of life is a notable and lovable one. In the consideration of the estimable members of the Craft who have ceased from their labors, the Grand Master takes occasion to impress upon the Craft the duty of help, aid and assistance for those who m a y be in need, b u t who fail to let'their necessities be known. I t was an apt, forcible, and wise suggestion. A case of distress, especially one of abject necessity, is always met with overflowing offers of help, though very frequently less deserving than that of some neighbor near b y w h o declines to suggest, much less urge, his necessity. He also makes some good suggestions about " peace—with honor," and the duty of every American citizen to do his full part and take his
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place in the ranks of the defenders of the flag. Enroll him in our peace party, Bro. CHENEY. The only requisites are (1) devotion to the flag; (2) iron in the blood. We note a reception to Past Grand Master GEORGE W . CURRIER at the Temple in Nashua on his seventy-fifth birthday. A banquet, presents, and a delightfully good time for the old veteran, and, above all, for the young members to take a lesson in filial devotion to one of the fathers of the Craft." The Grand Master delivered an eloquent tribute to the services of New Hampshire's first Grand Master, the brave and capable soldier, patriot and statesman, JOHN SULLIVAN, in the course of which he said " t h a t no man who ever lived within the confines of this State is more deserving of a memorial commemorating his services to the State and the country in its hours of need, than JOHN SULLIVAN." In conclusion, the Grand Master said: It is my earnest hope that tlie members of the Masonic Fraternity Interest themselves actively in securing suitable recognition of the name of JOHN SULLIVAN, and that a t no distant day a statue to his honor be erected in this the Capital City of the State.
This gets our " A m e n ! " Bro. CHENEY. The Grand Master enunciates a very good platform for our peace party in the following: The members of the Craft must stand shoulder to shoulder in support of national integrity. Our beloved national emblem, the Stars and Stripes, must be respected everywhere, on land and sea, even a t the sacrifice of our lives. GOD bless the flag of our country, and let us, as Masons, see that its shadow never grows less.
That is a good doctrine; and yet we note that the old veteran who left college during the Civil War to take a three-and-a-half-year's course in UNCLE SAM'S school for the soldier, deprecates the necessity for taking such youth now, to be returned later (if they do return), shattered, broken, and physically unable to compete for a bare subsistence with those who did not hear or heed the "call to the colors." We listen to him; and when the youthful bystander asks: "Would you go again. Uncle?" the promptness and vigor of his "Sure!" carried with it the fervor of HORATIUS, " H O W could man die better?" (Don't mention this to our "Peace Church," HARRY; it don't count.) CoRRESPONDENCE.^Past
Grand
Master
HARRY
M . CHENEY,
after ten years' experience at the Round Table, taking a retrospect, says: " A s for myself, I know that the work has been expansive and broadening, giving me the larger outlook." After some serious reflections, in which he minimizes the knife and fork degree in the makeup of Master Masons, he well sums up the true inwardness of the masonic .situation, as follows: So, when I see our New Hampshire Masons answering the appeal of the needy; when I detect t h a t men in other States, and in other countries are doing the same thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tallying as much, perhaps, but to their everlasting credit doing
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far more in the way of applying the principles taught by our ritual than ever before—then I realize that all is not in vain, and I. take hope for the coming years. Yet the best part of it, to my mind, is the fact that our men are fast finding out that systematic and dependable support of charitable work is the channel by which the most good may be carried to our needy ones. Some inspired writer has asserted that; Masonry in the United States never awolce to a proper realization of its responsibilities, duty and power until it engaged systematically in its work for the aged, dependent poor and helpless orphans. The above is true, and the work of our fraternity is rapidly advancing upon that very line. This is my analysis of the year, and nothing could be more helpful to Freemasonry than this very thing. We h a v e devoted so m u c h space t o N e w H a m p s h i r e ' s g r e a t Revolutionary hero, J O H N SULLIVAN, a n d t o N e w H a m p s h i r e p a t r i o t i s m and devotion t o t h e flag, t h a t we h a v e filled our allotted space a n d m u s t cut t h e t h r e a d of our spinning. We m u s t stop for a m o m e n t in V e r m o n t a n d grasp B r o . C H E N E Y ' S h a n d in token of accord a n d s y m p a t h y over M a s o n r y ' s g r e a t loss in t h e taking from its e a r t h l y sojourn t h e great soul of M A E S H O . P E R K I N S , who, as you so fitly say, " w a s respected even u n t o reverence." M.\W.". G E O R G E E . B A L E S , G r a n d Master, Wilton. M.'.W.-. H A R R Y M . C H E N E Y , V:.G:.M:.,
Grand Secretary and
G r a n d Correspondent, Concord. N e x t Annual, M a n c h e s t e r , December 27, 1916.
NEW JERSEY —1916. Lodges, 196; m e m b e r s , 42,257; n e t gain, 1,688. T r e n t o n , April 19, 20, 1916. M.-.W.". E D W A R D M . S E A R I N G , Grand M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) I t is with a peculiar sense of loss a n d deprivation t h a t we r e a d t h e t r i b u t e paid b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of N e w Jersey t o one of N e w J e r s e y ' s distinguished dead. T h e " o l d b o y s " a r e rapidly being diminished i n number, and as one a n d a n o t h e r fall o u t from t h e scant n u m b e r r e m a i n ing, t h e feeling of personal deprivation becomes more a n d more pronounced and intense. We know t h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d h i m in mind when he referred t o t h e " h e a r t y shake of t h e h a n d of those w h o m we shall greet u p o n this earth no m o r e . " Personally he said: " A t this t i m e we are especially reminded of our beloved B r o . M.-. W.'. H A M I L T O N W A L L I S , P a s t G r a n d Master, whose p o r t r a i t in t h e G r a n d E a s t is draped in loving m e m o r y . " I t is a far cry t o t h e Old E l m s a t Yale where " H A M " a n d other boys were g a t h e r e d t o g e t h e r in t h e early sixties, b u t his cheery voice, and h e a r t y grip in t h e h a n d - s h a k e with his companions w a s no less real a n d pronounced a t a n y t i m e thereafter. Concluding his reference t o h i m . G r a n d M a s t e r S E A R I N G said: " H i s long life, full of usefulness, w a s a n incentive t o all w h o k n e w Him, and t h e Craft h a s profited b y his good w o r k . "
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The New Jersey volume has many embellishments and records on its pages testifying to the stability, growth and patriotism of the Craft of the jurisdiction. T h a t which appeals to us more than all else is the picture and history of the "Old Masonic Temple," which under the inspiration and zeal of the "Masonic Historical Association," has become the property of the Grand Lodge. Built in 1793, it became the first home of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey: The building was originally erected on what was then the most prominent corner in this city, at a time when strong men were needed to shape their country's course. Those who constructed it realized the importance of public instruction, and there conceived and started the public school system of New Jersey. W e h a v e q u o t e d from t h e a d d r e s s m a d e t o t h e G r a n d Lodge b y B r o . W I L L I A M F . SADLER, J R . , t h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e Masonic Historical Association. I t is a v a l u a b l e c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e patriotic a n d masonic history of N e w Jersey. H e r e is a n o t h e r p a r a g r a p h we c a n n o t pass b y : To what is, and forever will be, the most beautiful and interesting corner in this historic city, where the tide of liberty turned, the structure has been moved. As you and posterity stand upon its threshold, you will see, directly in.front of^you, the hills of Pennsylvania, which hills missed being the capital of the United States by a few votes. By looking up the Delaware Biver you will be almost able to see the spot where WASHINGTON crossed to fight the Hessians on Christmas night in 1776. By glancing to the right, ydu will see the famous old barracks, built by the Colonists in 1758 to house the troops who took part in the French and Indian Wars, and the building in which COKNWALLIS reveled and slept on January 2,1777; while on the left you will be able to see the little Douglass House, in which the Wor.'. brother who was first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, held the council of war which resulted in the midnight march of his barefoot troops to Princeton and victory. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , in accepting t h e building for G r a n d Lodge, recalling a reference t o t h e building, s a i d : A building In which, as you have remarked, was first instituted the public school system of New Jersey, a system which we all know is very dear and very near to the principles of Freemasonry; free from all that might apply, and therefore a place for meeting on the level. After the ceremony of acceptance was completed, the Grand Master called on Bro. SADLER, J R . , again, who delivered a very excellent historical address, taking up and covering the ground from the disaster at Long Island; the affairs at Harlem Heights and White Plains; Fort Washington and its surrender; GREEN'S abandonment of Fort Lee; and then from disaster and defeat, there was the quick turn to success and victory, and winter quarters for the victorious Americans at Morristown. Bro. SADLER'S account is a valuable contribution, not only to the masonic history of New Jersey, b u t also t o the history of the days and trials of the Revolution.
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CORRESPONPENCE.—Bro. ROBERT A. SHIRRBFS again performs t h e Correspondence act with customary grace, ease and effervescent spirits. Under New England, he presents copious excerpts from the discussion of the Board resolution regarding "Masons of alien birth in English lodges," which he says "are not given merely to illustrate the discussion, but are inserted that any New Jersey Mason, or, for the matter of that, any American Mason of 'alien enemy birth' may determine for himself just how welcome he would be should he essay 'masonic communication' with the membership of an English lodge, since the resolution 'was put and declared carried.' " There is a suggestion of an "appeal to reason" in the following: It does not appear that any amendment of the following rule was offered: " N o quarrels .about nations, families, religion or politics must by any means or under any color or pretence whatever, be brought within the door of the lodge."
No sense of false modesty restrains Bro. S. from the use of a classical illustration when apt situation presents itself. How is this, for instance. He notes under Illinois: " One man desired the Grand Master to oblige an Eastern Star to desist from unwelcome amatory attentions. . (Pour I'amour de Michel!) Reviewing Kansas for 1916, and receiving his copy of Proceedings thirty-one days from date of Grand Lodge, his only comment is: "WiLSONi that's all!" Opening it, he says: The address of Grand Master WILLIAM L . BURDICK is by Kansas law an annual report. I t covers thirty pages with matter of historical interest to the Kansas Craft as thoroughly comprehensive as it is free from the "Irrelevant, Inconsequent and immaterial." That its author is professor of law in the State University accounts for its clarity and cogency, and if it seems In spots to import professional hortation, we shall show by quotations that in simplicity and dignity it makes for some of the best reading we have pursued this year in any Proceedings. .
(A page of demonstration is given.) The "excellent address" of the Governor of Kansas, Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, is noted; gives the Kansas review the customary kindly notice, making reference to what we said under England ——. But we are crowding the mourners in taking extra space. Bro.S.says: " We should also be glad to insert the 'thundering index' to his Correspondence Report, for.it is a peach or a pippin in its condensed rhetoric." Under Vermont, we find a well considered and thoughtful appreciation of our dear brother, MARSH O. PERKINS, with whose wise judgment we accord heartily. We will all miss MARSH. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM R . MEAKLE, Grand Master, Trenton. R.-. W.-. THEO. B . TOWNLEY, Grand Secretary, Trenton.
ROBT. A. SHIRREFS, Grand Correspondent, Elizabeth. Next Annual, Trenton, April 18, 1917-
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MEXICO.
February,
NEW MEXICO â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 50; members, 3,564; net gain, 203. Albuquerque, October
11, 1915.
M.-.W.-. RALEIGH F . HARE,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) . New Mexico, according to ancient usage, again makes profert of a volume which combines all the excellencies considered necessary in the compilation of an irreproachable volume. The impression of ability, dignity, and self-poise one gets from the frontispiece portrait of Grand Master HARE is well sustained by a careful reading and study of the wise and judicious action recorded in his address, showing the character of the administration of his office as Grand Master. And he approaches and concludes his task as Grand Master with an apparently innate modesty that is charming. He concludes as follows: I trust that my work will meet with your approval. I am not undmindful of my shortcomings, and will accept the corrections of this Grand Body, and will lay down the mantle of authority with an abiding faith in your wisdom and charity.
The distinguished Past Grand Masters serving as Committee on Grand Master's address, gave it and M.'.W.". Bro. HARE a clean bill of health, as was reasonably to be expected. The Grand Lodge made its contribution and became a fully fledged member of the George Washington National Memorial Association. But while we find every indication of progress, harmony, and prosperity, yet after all we find it difficult to realize the fact that Past Grand Master JAMES H . WROTH is absent from a place of duty and honor where he had attained high and honorable distinction as a masonic writer and jurisprudent. Grand Master HARE tells the story: On January 20, lOl5, I reluctantly accepted the resignation of Bro. JAMES H. WjiOTH as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. For ten years Bro. "WHOTH has served this Grand Lodge faitlifuUy and well in this capacity. His review of the Proceedings of other jurisdictions has attracted the admiration of aU those who read reports of Foreign Correspondence, both in this and other jurisdictions. We sincerely regret that Bro. WKOTH'S poor health compelled him to retire as chairman of this committee, as will all who know his true worth, and the service he has rendered the Craft.
We sincerely join in voicing a like regret, and trust that he may soon again be fully restored to health and strength. Bro. JOHN MILNE presents the Report on Correspondence.
Kansas
for 1915 is reviewed. Grand Master CHANDLER'S edict and decision are copied in full. The Kansas Report on Correspondence meets with approval, though he notes: " H e presents neither introduction nor conclusion, for which we are sorry."
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In his concluding paragraph Bro. MILNE says: There has been joy in reading the reviews of other jurisdictions, and I hope that the splendid feeling of brotherly love which members of the Round Table show for one another will not be disturbed by any criticism that is offered in this report. Keep in mind the fact that it is a first effort. M.-.W.-. AMOS W . POLLARD, Grand Master, Deming. R.-. W.-. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. JOHN MILNE, Grand Correspondent, Albuquerque. Next Annual, East Las Vegas, October 9, 1916.
NEW SOUTH WALES-1915. Lodges, 260; members, 21,502; net gain, 1,024. Sydney, September 9, 1914. M'-.W.'.'WILLIAM THOMPSON, Grand Master. The Grand Master refers with justifiable pleasure to the magnificent gathering at the June 24th St. John's Day celebration, when over 3,000 brethren were present to honor the day and occasion. The Board of General Purposes reported recommendation of contribution to the New South Wales Patriotic Fund of £500, and £100 to the Belgian Relief Fund. Masonry has always shown patriotism to be a distinctive feature of the Craft, and we are always glad to see a demonstration of that fact, and it does not strain our neutrality in any respect to record the same. The lodges' contribution was over £1,909. The Grand Master, at a lodge visitation, obligated and raised, as a candidate, his owii son. I t was an unique experience in the lodge. Further interest was added to the occasion by the presentation of a purse of sovereigns to a retiring Secretary who, after sixteen years' service was leaving the District. CORRESPONDENCE.—The report as customary is by a committee of five, of which Bro. S. SCOTT YOUNG is chairman; the other members being Bros. WM. EPPS, J. R. B. CAMPBELL, FRED MANCE and W M . YOUNG.
Bro. EPPS' review of Alberta should be read by all those who desire a correct idea, masonically and materially, of the growth and development of that wonderful Province. Under British Columbia, we -note that Bro. S. SCOTT YOUNG gives information on the assumption of the British Columbia writer that the first Master of a new lodge must be a Past Master. He advises: " Our regulations provide that he must have served the office of Warden for one year under the New South Wales Constitution." The same writer (S. S. Y.), under District of Columbia, reviewing Past Grand Master BAIRD'S report, says: "Under Mississippi, he
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YORK.
February,
Combats the decision of a committee that ' a bastard is not eligible for initiation;' " to which " S . S. Y " adds: "Which is our first intimation that any man was called upon to produce the marriage certificate of his parents when seeking admission to our portals and privileges." Kansas for 1915 receives the attention of Correspondent Bro. S. S. Y., who epitomizes Grand Master CHANDLER'S address, and refers to the graceful allusion to R.'. W.'. Bro. R. FREKE GOULD, who had
received the honor of being made a Grand Senior Warden of Kansas," made in the Grand Secretary's report, and says of Bro. and Judge ALFRED W . BENSON'S notable oration, as follows: The Grand Orator delivered a splendid address on "A Vision of Life and Brotherhood"," which ought to be circulated and read in every lodge throughout the world, so full is it of uplifting, practical application of the masonic principles to the building up of the human character. The ideal reference to the work of a correspondent as "culling choice flowers and picking up gems of speech and thought all along the way," naming no names, reminds us of the remark of the eminent gentleman on the other side at Waterloo, who witnessed the charge of the enemy cavalry: " I t is magnificent, but it is not war." If our neutrality permits, we would like to remark from the viewpoint of ex. perience that their modern work conforms strictly to scientific methods. The Past Grand Masters' Association "banquet and Table Lodge" receives this pleasing reference: "Commends itself as a pleasing fraternal reunion of the veterans who have served the Craft as faithfully in fhat exalted capacity." M.-. W.-. WILLIAM THOMPSON-, Grand Master, Sydney. R.-. W.'. ARTHUR H . BRAY, Grand Secretary, Sydney. W.'. S. SCOTT YOUNG, Correspondent.
NEW YORK - 1916. Lodges, 852; members, 197,423; net gain, 4,960. New York City, May 2, 1916. M.'.W.". GEORGE FREIFIELD, Grand Master. â&#x20AC;˘The Grand Master begins his address with a long list of distinguished brethren who had finished the earthly journey, among them the many brethren in fraternal Grand Jurisdictions who had achieved distinction as correspondents and moulders of masonic thought. We have read carefully what the Grand Master has said about the war, and his speculations about its possible end in time for a celebration in England in 1917. Even if it should end at that time, we are inclined to the opinion that any expectation of an amicable settlement speedily of the masonic entanglements precipitated by the action of the Grand Lodge of England in regard to its own members of alien birth or parentage will doubtless have to be abandoned.
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YORK.
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When the masonic revolutionists of England held their meeting in 1717 at the Goose and Gridiron, they doubtless had no suspicion that nearly one hundred years would elapse before they would attain recognition from the rem.aining masonic bodies of the world; but such was the result in England. Reconciliation, harmony and unity between the ancient and modern belligerents was earlier attained in the Grand Lodges of the United States, particularly wherever the ancient masonic influence or organization was the dominating power. The disturbing question in England today is far more grave and difficult of solution than any that has heretofore arisen to vex our English brethren, and it is one precipitated by the action of its own Grand Lodge. It is purely and exclusively an English question, one that England must take up, consider, and settle for herself. Other Grand Bodies, unless affected directly, doubtless will refrain from any consideration or action pending the solution of the war problems now demanding the exclusive attention of the warring nations. These considerations we believe will be potent in shelving consideration even of any proposal to attempt to unite English Masons in any festival anniversary. When we remember that the Grand Lodge of New York was organized by the Grand Lodge of England, "Ancient," at a Communication of such Grand Lodge of England, "Ancient," within the borders of the jurisdiction of New York, such an intense desire to celebrate the "Modern" body is a puzzle. Why does not New York celebrate its own anniversary as the descendant of an English Grand Lodge that was legitimatized by the recognition of the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland? OssiAN LANG, Grand Historian, presented a very valuable paper upon the origin and history of Freemasonry. A mere statement of the sub-topics will demonstrate the importance of the contribution, namely: "Of Guilds in General;" " T h e London Fellowship of Masons;" "Brotherhood of Accepted Masons;" " T h e Geometry of Masonry," etc. The concluding hours of the Grand Lodge must have been a veritable "love feast." The compliments paid to Grand Master F R E I . FIELD, Colonel and Grand Secretary EHLERS, and ethers, were enjoyable, but the old veteran. Past Grand Master JOHN W . VROOMAN, struck high water mark when in his reference to the decorations of Grand Lodge as a developer of inspiration, he said: My brethren, there was a time when this beautiful flag of ours was baptized in blood and Are. Today, bless GOD, these Stars and Stripes are practically surrounded by a halo of peace, and I do as fervently pray that it will be years and years before It is again baptized in Are in battle. GOD grant that the Dove of Peace may be over our beautiful Stars and Stripes, and I know that the one reason why our beloved brother here made these suggestions was because in days gone by he upheld the Stars ahd Stripes withhls body bare to the enemy.
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YORK.
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T h e glowing t r i b u t e t o his v e t e r a n brother Colonel E H L E R S b y Bro. V R O O M A N , u t t e r e d u n d e r t h e intense conviction of i t s truthful historic fact, w a s a delightful w i n d u p t o t h e Annual C o m m u n i c a t i o n . T h e N e w York C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence again h a s t h e v e t e r a n M / . W.". B r o . W I L L I A M S H E R E R a t i t s head, his t w o able assista n t s , R.-. W.-. B r o . E M I L F R E N K E L a n d R.-.W.'. B r o . E M A N U E L L O W -
ENSTEIN associated w i t h h i m in d u t y . F r o m t h e opening t o t h e r e p o r t we t a k e t h e following: Never before had the world so much need-of the soothing, calming influence of Masonry as now, and though nations arc at each others' throats. Masonry preaches—aye! and practices—the same sweet charity and love to all humanity. From all sides come to tis authentic stories of this—how the brave men of the nations practice their Masonry on thf3 field of battle, and do not forget their solemn obligations taken in the peaceful recesses of their several lodges in their homes before the storm of war broke over the world; and, while it is the duty of every man to perform such acts of kindness as will result in the relief and happiness of some fellow man, it is even more laudable when performed in and under such distressing and abnormal conditions. It is with pride we record and mention this. A half dozen Orients a n d Councils failing t o comply with N e w Y o r k s t a n d a r d s of r e q u i r e m e n t did n o t receive rcognition. G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S e l o q u e n t reference t o t h e organization of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s sixty years previously, when t h e b r e t h r e n " t r a r i s l a t e d i n t o action their masonic teachings a n d in strendth a n d establishment laid the f o u n d a t i o n s of K a n s a s , " is fully excerpted. T h e K a n s a s review receives k i n d l y c o m m e n d a t i o n ; n o r does h e forget t o m e n t i o n the presence of t h e v e t e r a n representative of N e w Y o r k , M.-.W.". B r o . M A U R I C E L . S T O N E .
M.'. W.-. B r o . S H E R E R a n d h i s c o m m i t t e e voice t h e general confession of inability to find space in which t o a d e q u a t e l y r e p o r t t h e acts a n d doings of t h e other G r a n d Bodies. T h e jurisdiction of N e w Y o r k w i t h its membership of t w o h u n d r e d t h o u s a n d — r o u n d nunibers—is t h e greatest one in point of m e m bership in t h e world. W e d o u b t if E n g l a n d with its dual t o sextuple m e m b e r s h i p , all considered, will equal i t ; b u t speculation on t h a t p o i n t is idle, a s t h e jurisdiction itself frankly confesses inability to compile its m e m b e r s h i p . Our only regret is t h a t our review of necessity is limited t o a mere skim of t h e surface of t h e N e w Y o r k Proceedings. M.-.W.-. T H O M A S P E N N E Y , G r a n d M a s t e r , Buffalo. M.-.W.-. E D W A R D M . L . E H L E R S , G r a n d Secretary, N e w Y o r k . M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M S H E R E R , G r a n d Correspondent, Brooklyn. Next Annual, , M a y 1, 1917.
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NEW ZEALAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 202; members, 13,435; net gain, 280. Wellington, May 12, 13, 1915.
M.-.W.-. JOHN JOSEPH DOUGALL,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The portraits, familiar names and faces have claimed our attention, delaying our review; but we must pass them by for lack of the space for a general review. The address of Grand Master DOUGALL opens with a thoughtful and dignified realization of the situation and condition then confronting the British Empire, and what war and its sacrifices mean to a people. He concluded that line of thought in his opening as follows: "I will ask you before we commence our proceedings to join with me in giving silent expression to our sympathy with those who are this day suffering, those who are sorrowing, those who are in distress of body and mind." In response the whole assembly stood at order. Resuming he gave utterance to a "tribute of admiration for the magnificent manner in which our New Zealand troops have assisted in upholding the honor and glory of the British name." A reference to the recent sudden death of Grand Treasurer Bro. D. A. BAXTER evoked a standing tribute of condolence with his widow and daughters. The adoption of the Balance Sheet resurrected the customary economist with old refrain, "Things are not what they should be." But W.'. Bro. JOLLY, after agreeing that the "Balance Sheet" should be "subjected to careful examination," proceeded to demonstrate by the logic of figures that he had made one, and that on a basis of six years the working expenses did not substantiate the claim made. The' Balance Sheet was adopted. A change suggested by another brother was agreed to. The Board of Benevolence has a system which may well obtain the consideration of American Masons. We note three cases where widows with children have been helped by payment of mortgage on home, with an income providing for support and maintenance. While we believe in the " Masonic Home," we also believe that the best home, generally speaking, is the home where there is an individual mother, natural or selected. Some of the best mothers in the world are to be found among those, who, in obedience to the mother-instinct, have taken on a mother's duties and responsibilities in their care of those bereft of motherly guidance and love. But time and space forbid anything but mere mention of the other "funds;" the "Widows and Orphans and Aged Masons Fund," the "Special (War) Benevolent Fund," each with their special branches and workers. Three new lodges were constituted.
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"One holding membership in Lodges C and D, who resigns from Lodge C while in arrears without payment of same, thereby also automatically ceases to be a member of Lodge D, although he may be financially clear on the books of Lodge D . " The foregoing ruling by the Grand Registrar was endorsed by the Board. We find a strict construction given by the Grand Registrar upon the duties and services of a Senior Warden as affecting his eligibility to be Master of a lodge, which if adhered to generally would cause a dearth of eligibles for election as Master. The matter was well and fully argued on both sides; and Grand Lodge by a vote of 141 ayes to 110 noes decided he had served the office of Warden according to law, and the former Senior Warden was thereupon declared by the Grand Master "confirmed in his position as Worshipful Master," though contrary to the decision of the Grand Registrar. Neither Masonry nor law is an exact science; but there is a greater disposition in each than ever before to do equity rather than follow' the dictation of strict construction. The act of the Grand Lodge was a wise one, and will be a precedent that may well be followed in a vast majority of the possible cases. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The lamented death of M.'.W..Bro. ALFRED H. BARTON, as correspondent, was followed by the appointment of Bro. W. H. MUNRO, who, dying suddenly, again created a vacancy. R.'. W.'. Bro. SYDNEY CLIFTON BINGHAM, P.-. P.-. Grand Master, was then
appointed, and presents the report in the present volume. The report is a wise and judicious selection from the various Grand Jurisdictions of the world, prepared beyond doubt at a great expenditure of research and time, giving an excellent synopsis of the Proceedings of each of the Grand Lodges reviewed. The Kansas volume receives a thorough and complete review. The Kansas Special Correspondence Reports are epitomized, giving special reference to the account of the investiture of R.\ W.\ Bro. R. FREKE GOULD as Past Grand Warden of England, of which he says: "Which honor was not, however, conferred till after fifty-eight years' service to the Craft." He also refers to our statistical report as follows: "Being statistics of membership in Grand Lodges in amity with the Grand Lodge of Kansas, seventy-four in number, with a grand total of over two million brethren." He adds: " With such a vast membership, should we not seriously consider whether Freemasonry is indeed doing all it should be able fo do for the welfare of mankind?" Interesting articles in the volume we regret to pass by, but our space is exhausted. One, a lecture entitled, "An Inquiry Into the Freemasonry of Today," by Grand Lecturer V.'. W.'. Bro. H. B. BRIDGE; the other entitled, "Stonemasons of the Middle Ages," by
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V.'.W.'.. B r o . W . G. M E H A F F E Y , G r a n d Lecturer. W e lay t h e m aside r e l u c t a n t l y . M.-.W.-. J O H N J. D O U G A L L , G r a n d Master, Christchurch. M.'.W.-. M A L C O L M N I C C O L , G r a n d Secretary, A u c k l a n d . R . \ W.-. SYDNEY C. BINGHAM, G r a n d Correspondent, C h r i s t c h u r c h . N e x t Annual,
(no place or d a t e given.)
NORTH CAROLINA —1916. Lodges, 436; members, 25,030; 'net gain, 1,061. Raleigh, J a n u a r y 18, 1916. M.-.W.-. F . P . H O B G O O D , J R . , G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece of M.-.W.-. A. B . A N D R E W S , J R . , G r a n d Master-elect.) T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , after nearly, half a y e a r ' s d u t y in official service, was called b e y o n d t h e S t a t e to other d u t y and service, a n d r e t u r n i n g delivers an address showing t h a t t h e boundless West h a d t a k e n full possession of h i m ; a n d yet,, after all, t h e r e is no place like t h e old T a r S t a t e . Listen to h i m : I have seen with awe the rugged grandeur of mountain and canyon, nature's sculptured monuments lining many a western landscape; I have been bewildered by the vast expanse of plain and prairie stretching out in unbroken line beyond the fartliest confines of vision's reach; I have crossed the Father of Waters and heard his sullen roar as he bore on his broad bosom his burden toward the sea; I have been buffeted by a sixty-mile gale and heard it called a breeze; I have held my ears with my hands lest by chance the robber cold snatch them from me; but for the rarest combination foimd beneath the stars of beauty and peace and grace and pleasantness, commend me to " Down home the old North State. * * * It is good to be bacli in North Carolina. It is great to be with the brethren in the Grand Lodge of North Carolina." H e m a d e no decisions, and gave as a reason Regulation 82, which provides " A decision can be m a d e only in case of an appeal from a decision of a lodge or its M a s t e r . " T h e n his D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r succeeded to t h e " T h r o n e , " as t h e y say in G r e a t B r i t a i n , and he p r o ceeded to stack u p forty-eight rulings, which a r e labeled " D e c i s i o n s . " M e r c u r y is now a t 102° in s h a d e ; it is S a t u r d a y , A u g u s t 5th, 5 P. M., a n d this b o d y will proceed to " c a l l off." T h e D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r pays a high compliment t o t h e Masonic T e m p l e C o m p a n y upon t h e gratifying showing m a d e in its d e b t a n d interest reduction from $60,050 t o $49,050, and from an a n n u a l interest of $5,000, to one of $2,150. T h e Bayliss suit obsequies are all over, t h e r e m a i n s h a v e been fittingly i n t e r r e d a t a t o t a l expense for t h e litigation of $891.23. T h e odor was less pronounced t h a n a n t i c i p a t e d . All is well t h a t ends well. SYRUS was t h e a u t h o r of i n n u m e r a b l e m a x i m s . N o . 777 is well w o r t h r e m e m b e r i n g : " I n every enterprise consider where you will come o u t . "
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CAROLINA.
February,
H a v i n g a regulation which r e a d : " I n a b i l i t y t o write n o b a r . T h e r e is n o law m a k i n g a petitioner ineligible because of his inability t o w r i t e , " t h e Acting G r a n d M a s t e r r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t t h e regulation be s t r i c k e n o u t a n d t h e following s u b s t i t u t e d : " I n a b i l i t y to write n a m e . T h e p e t i t i o n m u s t b e signed b y t h e h a n d of t h e petitioner, who m u s t b e able t o r e a d a n d w r i t e . " W e d o n o t find affirmative action w a s t a k e n , b u t it m i g h t well h a v e b e e n . I g n o r a n c e a n d illiteracy should n o t be t o l e r a t e d in a m a sonic lodge, n o r acquiesced in or authorized b y a n y G r a n d Lodge of M a s o n s . If it is, t h e G r a n d Lodge p e r m i t t i n g it, immediately should proceed t o c u t o u t of i t s l a w , r i t u a l , ceremonies a n d usages a n y reference t o science, geometry, a r c h i t e c t u r e , or a n y learned or liberal science; we h a d t h o u g h t of n a m i n g music also, b u t t h a t m i g h t deprive some d e v o t e e from t h e right t o p a t j u b a or b e a t t h e t o m torn. M.'. W.'. B r o . A N D R E W S m a d e a wise r e c o m m e n d a t i o n , well w o r t h t h e affirmative action of t h e G r a n d Lodge, which it doubtless will h a v e a t an early day. W e t a k e off our h a t t o G r a n d Orator H E Z A K I A H A. G U D G E R , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , 1891-1892. His conception of M a s o n r y is practical, n o t t h e o r e t i c a l . H e g a v e t o t h e b r e t h r e n in a n intense shape. T h e p a r a g r a p h w e t a k e needs no d i a g r a m , or elucidation: Pardon a personal reference. While I was Grand Master I received a telegram from a lodge in the State that a brother had died with delirium tremens and wanted to be buried with masonic honors, l)ut the lodge did not want to do this and asked to be exempted from this duty. The.v were promptly telegraphed to carry out the brother's wishes. The Master telegraphed back that the brother had been drunk for twelve months; that it would hurt Masonry in that neighborhood, and that the ofBcers would refuse to act. The reply was sent saying: " Y o u bore with the brother while he was alive. You cannot try him after his death He died in good standing. Unless he is buried with masonic honors and the ofllcer.s attend I will arrest the charter." The ceremon.v was performed, and I do not know whether it hurt Masonry in that neighborhood or not, but 1 do know that if the brothers who belanged to that lodge had discharged their duty in time they at least wotild have been exempt from any rcsjjonsibility. T r i b u t e s from t h e Necrology C o m m i t t e e were presented by B r o . L E O N C A S H for P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r L o u i s S. W I L L I A M S
(1859-1860),
u p t o his d e a t h holding position of t h e oldest living P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r . W e n o t e also t h e passing on t o t h e higher s t a t e of existence of B r o . J O H N A. C O L L I N S , t h e Correspondence writer for N o r t h Carolina, one w h o m w e learned t o a p p r e c i a t e a n d love m a n y long y e a r s ago; one w h o for t w e n t y years h a s held u p for t h e consideration of his N o r t h Carolina b r e t h r e n and t h e masonic world t h e highest conception a n d t y p e of m a s o n i c life a n d action; always a spirit of fairness, a willingness t o credit t h e b e s t in t h e m o t i v e or a c t of a n o t h e r . H i s last u t t e r a n c e in s u b m i t t i n g h i s report for t h e 1916 volume is illustrative of his general disposition t o w a r d peace on e a r t h a n d good will t o m e n . Speaking of t h e E u r o p e a n W a r , he s a i d : " I t m u s t be gratifying t o every reading M a s o n t o k n o w t h a t in t h e addresses of G r a n d M a s t e r s touching t h i s
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calamity, there is an entire absence of bitterness against any of t h e belligerents. This is especially marked in the American Grand Lodges, in which only sentiments of profound sorrow and sympathy are expressed for the victims of this stupendous tragedy." CORRESPONDENCE.—W.".
Bro. JOHN A. COLLINS, correspondent.
Kansas for 1915 reviewed. A page is taken from the log of the nautical Commander. Noting the Kansas report, he says: In reviewing North Carolina for 1914 Bro. MILLEB finds that eleven lodges in North Carolina failed to make returns to the Grand Secretary. In the absence of any machinery by which these recalcitrants can be brought to law, Bro. MTLIJEB offers the following prescription, which we believe would niake a lasting cure.
And then the Doctor excerpted our plan. We are pleased to note the excellent portraits of Grand Master A. B. ANDREWS, J R . , JOHN C . DREWRY, Grand Secretary, and Dr. JOHN A. COLLINS, Grand Correspondent.
Among the distinguished visitors we note the following Past Grand Master:
JOHN W . VROOMAN, of New York; Grand Master R. A.
COOPER, of South Carolina, and Deputy and Acting Grand Master J. ALSTON CABELL, of Virginia, who were received and honored
fittingly. M.'. W.-. A. B. ANDREWS, JR., Grand Master, Raleigh. R.-. W.-. JOHN C . DREWRY, Grand Secretary, Raleigh.
NORTH DAKOTA —1916. Lodges, 109; members, 10,055; net gain, 462. Fargo, June 20, 1916. M.-.W.-. HARRY LORD, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Lodge upon opening sang an ode to the tune of "America." Having no quotation marks, we assume it is an original ode; but whether original or not i t is a good one, well worthy to be sung to the praise and glory of the ever living and true GOD. Telegrams of sympathy and greetings were sent to Grand Chaplain MCINTOSH and Grand Marshal CHENERY, unable to leave their beds, one from accident and the other from illness. Roses were also sent the sufferers. The Grand Master, in his address, and later at a special memorial service appointed for the occasion, and Past Grand Master GRANT S . HAGAR, each delivered an eloquent eulogy upon the life and character of Past Grand Master HALPDAN BENDEKE (1909-10).
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It was a rare friendship that was the basis of inspiration for the eloquent utterances of GRANT S. HAGAR, for the exalted character and noble life of his friend and brother, HALFDAN BENDEKE.
In a world filled with so many moral cowards, when a question of right or wrong is at issue, how refreshing and soul-strengthening it is to read of one engaged in the battle of life: He was a.champion of the right. He was a challenger of the wrong. He never temporized nor compromised. He knew but one way to deal with «rong, and that was to flght it in season and out of season. You who have been members of this Grand Lodge for years, know that he was always aggressively in favor of justice and equity. His ideals were as lofty, his courage as high as the peaks which pierced the clouds of his native land, his moral strength as firm and unyielding as t h e granite bases on which they rest, and his faith in things Eternal as abiding and deep as the still waters of Norway's fiords. His life was sweet and clean, his soul too big to harbor petty anger and jealousy. He was an ambitious, heroic, rugged, stern and aggressive mould of character. " H e wore "the white flower of a blameless life." * * * The memory of such a man will shine like a beacon through the mists of time, an object of reverence, of imitation and of deepest love.
The foregoing gives us a clear conception of a noble character. The outlines here given may well suggest a broader study of the North Dakota volume for further tracings of the exalted character portrayed by Past Grand Master GRANT HAGAR.
We note with interest the special report from the Jurisprudence Committee. It was to be expected from men whose training and standing must necessarily be in favor of law and order, that such a report would follow a finding of fact that the charge was true. As the committee well indicates, Masonry can take no backward steps in the matter to be presented for action. The O. E . S. presented Grand Lodge with a very beautiful gavel with head of ivory and handle of ebony, for which Grand Lodge passed resolutions of sincere appreciation in which they bore testimony to the great helpfulness of the Order of the Eastern Star. Rising unanimous vote. We note a very interesting report of the dedication at "Devil's Lake " of a Masonic Temple, "one of the finest in the Northwest, a model of architectural beauty, and was erected at a cost of nearly fifty thousand dollars." Past Grand Master WALTER L. STOCKWELL made the "dedicatory address, which was a splendid effort and received very favorable comments from all present." Solos by local ladies were given, and then all joined in singing "America." And then more than four hundred were served with a very elaborate supper. There was another Temple dedication at Ambrose. Same orator —very fine banquet—great enthusiasm. " T h e banquet's the thing!" CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master WILLIAM E . HOOVER
writes the report. He finds Grand Master CHANDLER'S address " was a comprehensive and concise statement of the transactions of the office
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for the year, and he seems to have had fine sailing—if one may emphasize his use of seafaring terms." He further says: " T h e oration delivered by Bro. A. W. BENSON was fine in diction, vivid in imagination, and strong in thought. The Kansas Correspondence Report and its review of the North Dakota Proceedings receive commendation. M.'.W.-. ALEXANDER B . TAYLOR, Grand Master, Fargo. M.'.W.-. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, Grand Secretary, Fargo. M.'.W.'. WILLIAM E . HOOVER, Grand Correspondent, Fargo.
Next Annual, Grand Forks, June —, 1917.
NOVA SCOTIA —1916. Lodges, 74; members, 6,855; net gain, 90. Bear River, June 14, 1916.
M.-.W.-. DONALD FISHER FRASER,
Grand Master. Past Grand Masters J. T. WHITLOCK, of New Brunswick, and WALTER P. DOULL, of Prince Edward Island, were present as distinguished visitors, and accorded Grand Honors. Our Nova Scotia brethren always begin with a sermon, and it is always a sermon full of light, strength and vigor. Listen to the paragraph introducing the text: JESUS CHRIST when the fullness of time had come for GOD'S great revelation, looking back to the beginning of man's history on earth could say, " No new commandment give I unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning." I t was lurking deep down in your human hearts; it was beneath the roots of your philosophies, almost covered up by your foolish traditions, but GOD had not left himself without witness. " Yet it was new—the revelation of it was to renew the face of the earth. Because CHRIST had lived and died and risen again, there was to be a new force in the world—a force that would work out new blessings for mankind—slavery abolished, womanhood honored, hospitals built, vice restrained, the weak protected—as the darkness passed and the light of CHRIST shined. And how black was the darkness that was over the face of the earth when the light that is in the face of JESUS CHRIST shined on human life; when His life was set amongst His brother men."
The foregoing is simply an illustration of the masonic scope of the sermon. One needs to I'ead it all, to realize its beauty, symmetry and perfection, as well as its masonic force and power. The Grand Master issued a memorial for the late THEODORE A U GUSTUS CossMAN, Past Grand Master (1900). The Grand Master refers in quite enthusiastic terms to the Nova Scotia Freemasons' Home and its splendid work. We note that Grand Lodge voted a donation of $1,000 from its funds to the Freemasons' Home.
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The Grand Lodge by a unanimous standing vote united in congratulating Col. THOMAS A. MOWBKAY and Mrs. MOWBRAY, his wife,
upon the attainment of the fiftieth anniversary of happy married life. The resolution of congratulation had an addendum which read as follows: " A s a slight appreciation of many pleasant occasions and unswerving loyalty this Grand Lodge asks the acceptance of $50 in gold, and a like sum to Mrs. MOWBRAY."
We are glad to note this sterling appreciation of service and loyalty, and we add the personal congratulation of the Colonel's Kansas readers and friends to the two veterans. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The illness of R.-. W.'. Bro. THOMAS A. M O W -
BRAY called for help in the performance of the work of Correspondence, which was given by the assignment of Bro. JAMES C . JONES to the
duty of correspondent. Bro. JONES', in submitting his review, says: " I have refrained from making any comment or criticism, feeling that this had better be left until I was more comfortably placed in my seat at the 'Round Table.'" Kansas for 1916 is briefly reviewed. He notes the representation of Nova Scotia by W.\ Bro. JOHN MCCULLAGH.
He epitomizes the Grand Master's address, and excerpts largely from its conclusion, taking quite fully M.". W.% Bro. BURDICK'S remarks upon prompt compliance with and obedience to the laws of the Grand Lodge, and also his views that "Masonry is a life service, and of love." Grand Secretary WILSON'S report upon the topics "Charters," "Fireproof Safes," and "Records," are excerpted. The resolutions of appreciation to Superintendent and Matron SNEDDEN, of the Kansas Masonic Home, are referred to. He cites " a n interesting oration delivered by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER,
Governor of Kansas, and a member of Orient Lodge No. 51." The printer made the Governor's name COPPER, but designation aside, the fact remains that his sterling life, character, and acts as citizen, official and Mason warrant description as " p u r e gold." M.'.W.'. DONALD FISHER FRASER, Grand Master, New Glasgow. THOMAS MOWBRAY, Grand Secretary, Halifax. JAMES C . JONES, Correspondent, Halifax.
Next Annual, Truro, (no date).
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OHIO —1915. Lodges, 541; members, 101,185; net gain, 3,808. Dayton, October 20, 21, 1915.
M.-.W.-. GEOKGE L . MARSHALL,
Grand Master. • (Frontispiece portrait of Grand Master-elect M.'. W.". FRANK H . MARQUIS.)
On the page opposite to beginning of Grand Master MARSHALL'S address is a portrait of that distinguished brother. We think the idea worthy of imitation, particularly where the Grand Body prints before his year of service the portrait of the incoming Grand Master. The Grand Master notes the action of one lodge in surrendering its charter, and records his own act in arresting the charter of another lodge. The Jurisprudence Committee, reporting to Grand Lodge, among other matters says: The question whether a non-afflliated Mason liolding a dimit from a lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction, and residing in another Grand Jurisdiction, can on his petition be made a member of an Ohio lodge, has come before us for consideration. The committee * * * request the consent of Grand Lodge t h a t the committee may retain this question and report thereon at the next regular Grand Communication. So ordered.
Twenty pages are filled with short, condensed accounts of cornerstone layings, and a like space was devoted to dedications of buildings for religious, school or masonic purposes. Considerable space is taken in the volume by cuts of masonic lodges and Temples in various, localities in the State, showing that the Ohio brethren are making notable improvement in the way of permanent abiding places. There are 148 pages in the Ohio Correspondence Report, which, as usual, is written by Past Grand Master NELSON WILLIAMS, tor which service he receives as compensation the sum of $500 per annum. Bro. WILLIAMS opens his report with an apology, the reason for which is not disclosed, or apparent from anything lacking or wanting in character of the report. Referring, under Alabama, to the topical review method of preparing the Correspondence Report, Bro. WILLIAMS says: "While the report is satisfactory to a reviewer who takes the time to read it through, yet its form almost precludes the possibility of a very intelligent review of i t ; " in which view we heartily concur. Under Idaho, discussing physical perfection, he says: "While we should hate to see our lodge rooms filled with cripples, yet we should prefer to see the members a little short in physical perfection rather than deficient in gray matter." Kansas for 1915 receives a large measure of consideration. A very complete synopsis of the record of proceedings is given; and of
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the Grand Orator's address he says: " A n address was delivered by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON, which is far beyond the ordinary, and will well repay any one for the time devoted to its reading." Past Grand Master WILLIAMS makes a pleasing reference to our San Francisco meeting a year ago. He reminds us that his picture which graces the Ohio volume of masonic history, obtains its "youthful appearance" by dating back to twenty years ago, when taken as a "one-time Grand Master." We have nothing to say, Bro. W. You should see ours, taken thirty-two years ago when Grand Master. We are pleased to note the reference of accord in views between Ohio.and Kansas, and note his assurance, to wit: "Next year, if we both live, we shall endeavor to devote more attention to the Foreign Correspondence Report from Kansas." Concluding his report, Bro. W. says of Masonry: "Let us hope that its energies may at all times be directed toward supplying the wants and-relieving the distress of its votaries, and. that its ultimate aim may be the permanent betterment of mankind." M.\ W.\ FRANK H . MARQUIS, Grand Master, Mansfield. R.-. W.-. J. H. BROMWELL, Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. M.\ W.-. NELSON WILLIAMS, Grand Correspondent, Hamilton. Next Annual, Springfield, October 18 and 19, 1916.
OKLAHOMA —1916. Lodges, 437; members, 27,788; net gain, 535. Oklahoma City, February 14, 15, 16, 1916. M.-.W.-. ALMER E . MoNRONEY, Grand Master. (Frontispiece portrait of M.\ W.'. ARTHUR J. WEIR, Grand Master-elect.) We note with pleasure that M.-.W.'. Bro. EDWIN H . DOYLE still heads the list of Past Grand Masters, and on the roll we read with interest the names of many survivors of the early days of Indian Territory and Oklahoma Masonry. The Grand Lodge had a distinguished visitor in Grand Master DAN S. MCMILLAN, of Texas, who was received and greeted with the private Grand Honors. Speeches were made. Grand Master MONRONEY delivered his annual address. It is a long one—nearly one hundred pages-^very much of which would have looked better in an Appendix, and the information concerning lodges U. D. would have been improved if made by a Committee on Lodges U. D. A Grand Lodge does not require to be regaled with statistical details from the Grand Master's address to be assured that the Grand Master has been overworked. In these days that is not only expected, but conceded.
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He reported the deaths of Past Grand Masters ALFRED G . GRAY, SELWYN DOUGLAS and JAMES S. HUNT, of Oklahoma, and Past Grand
Master C. C. AYRES, of the jurisdiction of Arkansas—-affiliated with Oklahoma. We find (on pages 24 and 25) some questionable resolutions referring to one holding a political office as one who "has blazed the way for the American Union to stand as the Apostle of Peace in the civilized world." We hesitate to rip up a mixed metaphor containing an unsettled question of fact. We question the propriety of giving the personality of likeness of the Apostle of Peace to the impersonal American Union— while her Southern borders are bristling with preparedness bayonets. We forbear further comment, because since the resolutions were written, acts of war have been committed on both sides, and the giddy youths who wrote the resolutions might now be less able to discern the need for a halo upon their budding Apostle of Peace; b u t whether it be peace or war, let us keep the kids from embroiling Masonry, or its bodies, into any appearance of entangling alliance with politics, political parties, or gush over candidates for political preferment. Oklahoma and Kansas have had so many ties to bind them in unison, that it is not surprising to learn that between them the utmost harmony continues to exist. After a general statement of such existing conditions, the Grand Master of Oklahoma says: "M.\ W.-. W. L. BURDICK, Grand Master, has been prompt, courteous and fair in every matter presented. I trust this close relationship may long continue." Two members of a bogus Ohio lodge were permitted to visit an Oklahoma lodge, and tried to join it by dimit. Examination proved their lodge to be a snide. The Bloomington Pantagraph publication, of Illinois, gets some free advertising from the Grand Master for its publication as a counterfeit detector of bogus lodges. Every lodge should be supplied with one. The portrait of M.-. W.-. THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHREY, chair-
man of the Oklahoma Correspondence Committee, makes an excellent frontispiece to the Oklahoma report. The face is a good one, betokens experience, decision, and good judgment. His work in the Correspondence field speaks for itself, and has assigned him an honorable place and high rank in the corps of writers. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas in 1885 and 1886; and he states that at same time we filled same station in Kansas, which is correct for the year 1885 only. Also notes that J. JAY BUCK is the Senior Past Grand Master of Kansas. Kansas for 1916 receives generous and courteous treatment. The presence is noted of their Grand Representative, R.-. W.-. CHAS. E . LOBDELL.
Bro. H. takes Grand Master CHANDLER'S statement that the revision of the laws had put a quietus on the numerous applications to the Grand Master for masonic decisions.
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A faithful epitome of the Proceedings is given, saying of Bro. BENSON'S oration, after a reference to the Capitol Building at Washington: " B y the sweep of his vision took in the great buildings and scenery, and let his imagination play upon the gamut of time, naming many illustrious men and Masons that have shed luster upon the pages of history." The Kansas report receives favorable comment, to which he adds: "Kansas is a close neighbor, and many Oklahoma brethren came from that jurisdiction." Nearly one-and-one-half pages of excerpt and comment are devoted to the Kansas report, and we find ourselves in hearty agreement with Bro. HUMPHREY'S comment in comparison of American warfare with the Continental butchery now going on in Europe and Asia. In his conclusion, speaking of the present war, he says: Universal sympathy is felt and prayers offered on behalf of the brethren engaged on the bloody fields of strife and death, in the countries at war. In reading the addresses of the Grand Masters, and reading the printed copy of the prayers offered up by the chaplains in the countries affected, it is evident that each supplicant assumes that the Lord Is on his side. I t reminds the writer, who was a "Johnnie" In the Civil War, that we were all assured that the Lord was on our side. He may have been, but He " moved in a mysterious way His wonders to perforin."
Bro. H. adds: "However, it is a serious matter, and the Masons throughout the country should pray for peace." We have not heard of any undue anxiety for peace on the part of Belgium, Serbia or France.. We propose to wait until.we hear from those nations. We are for peace, but it should be one where the interests of the injured and oppressed are first fully considered. M.-.W.-. ARTHUR JAMES W E I R , Grand Master, Hugo. R.-. W.-..-. WILLIAM MOSES ANDERSON, Grand Secretary, Oklahoma
City. M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHREY, Grand Correspondent,
Hugo. Next Annual, Oklahoma City, February 20, 1917.
OREGON - 1 9 1 6 . Lodges, 141; members, 14,779; net gain, 564. Albany,
June 7,
1916.
M.-.W.'. J.
FRANK
MILLER,
Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master in his opening well epitomized a grand conception of Freemasonry when he expressed this desire: " M a y we be instrumental in shedding the light of wisdom, extending the principle of righteousness, dispensing the beauties of morality and lessening the sum of human misery and degradation."
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He also, in fitting terms—heart-inspired—sends forth a ray of hope —of promise—for those facing old age with its possible train of evils, . impaired sight, hearing, forgetfulness of ties by others, with the everclinging fear of dependency upon others. But listen to his words of cheer for the veterans, and then read them to some old brother who thinks he is losing, or has lost, the grip upon the joy or satisfaction of life, so t h a t he may take fresh grasp in the struggle toward the goal of the Infinite: Of all of GOD'S creatures, man is the longest in reaching maturity; but in the end, and when his mission is accomplished ho is called home. Death does not always come upon us without numerous messages of warning. The gray hair, the dimmed sight, the dulled hearings, and the spring and suppleness departing from our limbs are all harbingers of the hour of dissolution. But do not think because your hair is gray, the bloom departed from your cheek, and the luster from your ej'e, that you should spend all your time in an easy chair: or be permitted to recline in idleness beneatli the shade of your vine andfigtree. There is yet work for you to do. You should continue to use your talents and the knowledge and experience gained through long years of toil, still endeavor to lift up humanity, and work for the betterment of your comqiunity, your State, and your nation. Many of the best works of art and literature have been produced by men long past the meridian of life, and some of our greatest statesmen, philosophers and scientists have accomplished their noblest work while in the sear and yellow leaf. So long as we are in the possession of our faculties, and while life lasts, there is work for us to do. We sliould never give up until the working tools of life drop from our nerveless grasp, and we see the gates of Heaven ajar awaiting our coming. The Grand Master tells in an interesting manner the result of the proposed Oregon-General Grand meeting, after a recital of the symptoms, so as to diagnose "what ailed the hoss." He said: "Fifty-seven letters of inquiry were sent and replies were received from forty-three jurisdictions. Seven jurisdictions, including our own, were favorable to such a conference, and promised to be represented, thirty were opposed, seven uncertain, and fourteen did not answer." And then he delightfully continues: A recital of the facts in connection with the attempted calling of this conference is admirably summed up by the following quotation from the parable of the wedding feast prepared by the king, as related by S T . MATTHEW: " And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding; and they would not come. "Again, he sent forth other servants, saying. Tell them which are bidden, Behold I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come unto the marriage. " But they made light of it, and went their ways, one of them to his farm, another to his merchandise. "And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them." Further quotation, however, from this Interesting parable is not permissible, for no such drastic measures as are accredited to the king, were attempted. And yet in spite of the miserable fiasco attendant upon their former effort last year, a special committee made a report "reaffirming our
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judgment in favor of the creation and establishment of a National Grand Lodge; but we believe that evolution is infinitely better than revolution." Sure thing! What form of revolution has Oregon been considering? We note an entire absence of Past Grand Masters on the committee. The "revolutionists" of 1717 went them one better—they did not even have a Past Master in their combination. The Jurisprudence Committee joined in a report affirming the eligibility of one to be made a Mason whose left arm had been amputated between shoulder and elbow, whose artificial arm enabled him to fully demonstrate his capability. Grand Lodge adopted the report of the committee, which accords with the concensus of foreign as well as American opinion. GOOD FOR OREGON!
"When the name of Rev. Bro. J. R. N. BELL
was announced as Grand Chaplain for the fortieth consecutive year, the Grand Lodge Involuntarily rose to its feet, formed in procession and extended congratulations. For once Bro. BELL'S ready, response failed him, and he could only reply, "Brethren, I am overwhelmed." We don't know Bro. BELL'S particular brand of "doxy," but we are infinitely gratified that our Oregon brethren are entirely satisfied with their "religion." Bro. BELL, we salute you! Grand Lodge having provided that a flag be procured and displayed by Grand Lodge and subordinate lodges, made arrangements for a suitable ceremony therefor^ The report of the special committee to formulate a plan for masonic relief was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee to report next year. CORRESPONDENCE.—The first attraction the Kansas volume had for M.'.W.'. Bro. DAVID P. MASON was " t h e genial face of the Grand Master, CHARLES 'A. CHANDLER." The next was the "beautifully written introduction" to the Grand Master's address. He notes the organization of the guilds, the Grand Master's decision, his official visits, his edict, the correspondence between Grand Secretaries in the war zone resulting from the Kansas offer of aid, satisfactory revenues, and the fraternal felicities between Oklahoma and Kansas. He describes Grand Orator BENSON'S address " a s so eloquent and yet so practical, we wish we could share it with our readers." We are glad to note this appreciation from one so highly capable of measuring the high conception, broad scope and sterling quality of Judge BENSON'S portrayal of WASHINGTON and the French engineer's plat of the proposed capital of the U. S. in his vision. He who wrote it had been a boy student, who left his fondest hopes and anticipation of education behind him when his country called him to her coloYs, a volunteer serving country as willing soldier and efficient officer until peace was conquered, then rising to be Judge of the Supreme Court by virtue of merit alone, attaining that and the position of U. S. Senator without promise or purchase. The address is the story of
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an American patriot and Mason—since gone—whose visions are made perfect by sight. M.'.W.'. Bro. MASON refers fully to the Kansas Past Grand Masters' Association. Bro. M. notes kindly our interest in the Oregon masonic history, and gives appreciative reference to the Kansas comment. We notice Bro. MASON clips from Minnesota historian's report Bro. BOB BURDETTE'S "Yesterday" and "Tomorrow." We lingered over them, but lacked the space, and reluctantly gave them up. It is a sketch always interesting and worth reading. Bro. MASON'S review covers 175 pages, and the Oregon report not only receives appreciation elsewhere, but gets i t a t home, over and above his $500 stipend. M.-.W.-. W I L L MOORE, Grand Master, Pendleton.
R.\ W.'. JAS. P . ROBINSON, Grand Secretary, Portland. . M.'.W.'. DAVID P. MASON, Grand Correspondent, Albany.
Next Annual, Portla'nd, June 13, 1917.
PENNSYLVANIA —1915. Lodges, 497; members, 120,576; net gain, 5,116. Philadelphia, December 27, 1915.
M.-.W.". J. HARRY WILLIAMS,
Grand Master. Nothing written or spoken could more adequately give expression to the irretrievable loss sustained by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Pennsylvania than is given by the absence from its pages of its chief and most highly interesting annual contribution heretofore made to the Craft by W.'. Bro. JAMES M . LAMBERTON, its distinguished writer
of the Reports on Correspondence. The father of Bro. LAMBERTON, ROBERT A. LAMBERTON, was Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania during the masonic years of 1870 and 1871. Each in his lifetime rendered extraordinary services to the Craft, which were fully portrayed in Grand Lodge at the 1915 June Quarterly Communication in a memorial address and resolution presented by Past Grand Master GEORGE B . ORLADY. It is part of two notable records of service to the Craft which, much to our regret, we cannot find space to take in full. After citing that Grand Master LAMBERTON'S service as Grand Master was in 1870 and 1871, Bro. ORLADY says: He was preceded In that office by Bro. RICHARD VAUX, and followed by Bro. SAMUEL C . PERKINS. "During these three reigns, Freemasonry in Pennsylvania was under a heavy stress of controversy, and fortunate for us that its good name was in the custody of such learned, zealous and conscientious leaders. * * * Their accurate historical research was presented in such a lucid and persuasive manner that it appealed to men of the highest learning, the best of
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citizenship, and the most enthusiastic moralists, so as to induce them to quest a place In our Brotherhood. * » * Their addresses to this Grand Lodge furnish the reasons for our origin, and the necessity for our continuing existence. During the administration of Grand Master LAMBEETON fifty subordinate lodges were constituted. The historical research and convincing argument of these Grand Masters, settled forever in this State all controversy with religious denominations. * * * So preached the sire. And his eminence as a great scholar, his prominence as President of a famed university, his consistent life, so joined with the fame of his predecessor and successor in office that that period was one of the most inspiring in the history of this Grand Lodge. Of the son: How inadequate are words to describe his splendid character! An eminent scholar, an intense religionist, a zealous Freemason, lie lived the life he taught, and gave t o the world an effulgent radiance of a clean mind and a pure heart. His precepts were exemplified in his example; his works but reflected his inner thoughts. For sixteen years he was a member of the Committee on Correspondence,and gave to that important office the pedantic care of the scientist. By reason of his continual correspondence with every jurisdiction with which we are in affiliation, he soon became the best known Pennsylvania Freemason on this continent and in the Grand Lodges of the British Isles, and this honor increased with each recurring year. * * * j j e construed literally our creedal declaration, " I n Freemasonry what is not permitted is prohibited." So tender and considerate of others was he that he illustrated in his life the Oriental proverb, " N o evil I'll see. No evil I'll hear. No evil I'll speak of a brother," That he endeared himself to all who came within the charm of his fellowship. GOD has taken home his workmen, but their works do follow them. These were the brethren whose jewels I hand to you as a messenger from the widow and mother of these eminent members of this Grand Lodge. No higher honors have ever been worn by man. They speak of clean minds, pure hearts and unselfish devotion t o the principles of this Fraternity as a handmaid to religious thought, for the betterment of humanity, the fellowship of brethren, the peace of the world, and the adoration of GOD, the Father of all. Then follow the resolutions adopted by Grand Lodge accepting— These mementos of affection, honor and eminent service, in grateful appreciation of the sentiment prompting this .donation, and with a keen sense of the obligation this Grand Lodge feels for and to these distinguished brethren, we tender to Mrs. ANNIE BUEHLER LAMBERTON our sincere thanks for these memo-
rials, and extend to her our tender sympathy in the temporary separation from her beloved husband and their son. The resolutions provide for the deposit of the jewels and souvenirs in the Museum of Grand Lodge, and t h a t they be designated by an appropriate and permanent label. There is no Report on Correspondence. A BATHER engraving of Grand Master JAMES MILNOR (1806 to 1813) appears as frontispiece. Even the well built one-horse shay would never have survived the wear and tear of one of such exceptional girth and weight. He well portrays the conception of the justice in " A s you like i t : " " I n fair round belly with good capon lined." In these days of h. c. of 1., such robustness of frame would have to be accompanied by a "munitions" income. We imagine life was less
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s t r e n u o u s then, a n d good digestion h a d a m p l e time t o wait on r o b u s t appetite. R.-.W.". L O U I S A. W A T R E S , G r a n d M a s t e r , Philadelphia. R.-. W . \ J O H N A. P E R R Y , G r a n d Secretary, Philadelphia. N e x t Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1916.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 6; m e m b e r s , 7 0 1 ; n e t gain, 119. Manila, F e b r u a r y 8, 1916. M.'.W.-. G E O R G E R . H A R V E Y , G r a n d Master. After the formal opening of G r a n d Lodge, the record is devoted t o t h e memorial issued J u l y 12,1915, for t h e l a t e D e p u t y and Acting G r a n d M a s t e r , R.'. W.". B r o . B U R T O N W H I T C O M B , whose character and personality were most a d m i r a b l e in every p a r t i c u l a r , a n d h a d endeared h i m to all who knew him. T h e bishop of his church who conducted the church service paid a m o s t loving t r i b u t e t o his sterling w o r t h a n d c h a r a c t e r : He loved us. We all loved him. He was known as the "boy's friend," sum up a record that assures him a " welcome'' in the new home where his loved ones had preceded him. Born December 16, 1855, at Lowell, Mass.; died July 8, 1915, at Cavite, Philippine Islands. W e find a n o t h e r o b i t u a r y notice telling its own story of t h e curse of w a r : " O S C A R P R E U S S , of M a n i l a Lodge N o . 1; killed in action on the Russian frontier in the German Army." T h e Grand M a s t e r ' s address records t h e constitution of two new lodges in t h e jurisdiction: B a g u m b a y a n Lodge N o . 4 and Island Lodge N o . 5. H e says: Bagumbayan Lodge No 1 is an illustration of the possibilities of bringing together in our beloved Fraternity the best men in these Islands. The brethren who initiated the movement for the organization of this lodge are deserving of great credit for the success which lias crowned their efforts. Island Lodge No. 5; This lodge is unique, in that it was organized by soldiers of the United States army in one of the most important military centers within our domains. T h e M a s o n s a m o n g t h e officers a n d soldiers on " T h e R o c k , " as t h e Island of Corregidor is c o m m o n l y called, " e n t e r t a i n e d 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 s u m p t u o u s r e p a s t , " etc., on t h e occasion of t h e c o n s t i t u t i o n of t h e lodge. B o t h of these lodges s h o w , numerical prosperity. N o . 4 increasing its m e m b e r s h i p from 22 to 46, while N o . 5, u n d e r t h e d i s a d v a n t a g e of military restriction, showing a gain from 30 to 48. Corregidor we n o t e b y t h e record is k n o w n as t h e " G i b r a l t a r of
the East."
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We consider the situation in the Philippines worthy of commendation in more ways than that already attained in the clarification of the masonic atmosphere. To have that settled in accordance with established masonic law and usage was good as attaining that result. But that result leads us to a brighter, higher and every way better outlook. If in the United States any further atonement was due on either side of those engaged in our Civil War struggle for diflfering concepts of liberty, we think their children united under the flag demonstrated in the Spanish War their desire to honor their parents by assuming the obligation. As one of the results, " T h e Gem of the Antilles" is the brightest one in the diadem of the American Goddess of Liberty. Whatever the future has in store for the people of the Philippines, there is one thing that should not require further demonstration, namely: that wherever Liberty builds a shrine. Equality and Fraternity are there also for the uplifting and betterment of the people. Masonry has always been the entering wedge in the assaults in behalf of liberty and equality; and the power, by whatever name it be called, that opposes it, no matter what flag of truce it carries, is the same old enemy of humanity, and it wages battle always for the enslavement of the people and their subjugation to superstition, error and ignorance. We anticipate the building up in the Philippines of an educated, enlightened and prosperous people where the dictates of conscience shall alone control one's religious opinion and action, because where Masonry is, education, enlightenment, and the betterment of humanity are sure to come. The recognition list of the Philippine Grand Lodge is growing rapidly, and no substantial reason exists for any contest of its right to sole, exclusive and independent jurisdiction. In United States territory the United States masonic rule of right necessarily obtains and governs. The Mendoza Spain-Regional protest appears in full in the record, but as we gave all the space and more to that fulmination than its importance warranted, we feel that nothing more is due from us in that respect. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The report is the work of Grand Secretary N. C. COMFORT. Kansas is courteously reviewed. Excerpts are taken from Grand Master CHANDLER'S address, and the special Reports on Correspondence are copied in full. M.-.W.-. WILLIAM HBNDRICKSON TAYLOR, Grand Master, Manila. R.-. W.-. NEWTON C . COMFORT, Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, February 13, 1917.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND — 1916. Lodges, 15; members, 854; net gain, 35. Charlottetown, June 28, 1916. M.'.W.'. JAMES D . STEWART, Grand Master.
A portrait of M.". W.'. ALEXANDER STERLING MCKAY,
Grand Master-elect appears as frontispiece. October 27, 1915, a Special Communication was held for the funeral ceremony for the burial of the remains of the late Past Grand Master, M.'.W.". SIMON WILLIAM CRABBE.
The Grand Master, in his address, refers to the "sadly curious coincidence that on the day that Grand Lodge was paying its last tribute to Bro. CRABBE, another Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge was being laid to rest at the other extreme of the great continent." He referred to M.-.W.'. Bro. RONALD MCMILLAN, who died in British Columbia, October 23, 1915, and was buried in the city of Vancouver. The Honor Roll of the Masons of the jurisdiction receive high praise from the Grand Master in his address. He refers to the two provincial units contributed to the Empire, and notes with great gratification the conspicuous place taken by Masonry in raising the last unit—a battalion—for the defense of the Empire. The first unit, now at the front, is the Ninty-eighth Siege Battery. The Grand Master fully identifies the duty of patriotism as masonic duty, in which classification we heartily and fully agree. This has always been our conception of Masonry, intensified after a half century of experience. Gran^ Lodge authorized an appeal to subordinate lodges in behalf of a Provincial Charity known as the Protestant Orphanage. The volume contains portraits of Past Grand Masters CRABBE and MACMILLAN, and a tribute to the latter, one sentence of which we think is an exquisite condensation: " A man of conscientious scruples and sterling integrity; a Presbyterian; warm in his friendships, and generous to the poor." There is no Report on Correspondence. On the recommendation of the Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was recognized and an exchange of representatives authorized. M.-.W.'. A. STERLING MCKAY, Grand Master, Summerside. M.-.W.-. W. P. DOULL, P.-. G.-. M.-., Grand Secretary, Charlottetown.
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QUEBEC —1916. Lodges, 65; members, 8,255; net gain, 102. Montreal, February 9, 1916. M.-.W.-. EDWARD A. EVANS, Grand Master. Three pages are devoted to pictures of ancient throne furniture— iDne "over one hundred years old, the property of Albion Lodge No. 2," of Quebec; another "originally the property of Harington Lodge No. 17, amalgamated with Albion No. 2 ; " and the third set of three pieces being one presented by H. R. H. the DUKE OP KENT to Sussex Lodge No. 22, now St. Andrew's Lodge No. 6. The Grand Master's address is not only able, thoughtful and considerate, but gives evidence in word and manner of his deep sense of dependence upon the Supreme Ruler of the affairs and destinies of nations and of men, a t a time when the whole world seems involved in impending chaos. He concludes his address with the prayer: May victory percli upon the banners of our country and upon those of our Allies. May the horrors of war be superseded by a righteous and abiding peace. May the lives and the safety of our brethren who are fighting for our Empire and our King be precious in the sight of the Most High, and may He continue to preserve our Order by cementing and adorning it with every moral and social virtue. The war and the losses of the Fraternity by reason thereof are referred to by the Grand Master with special memorial mention of Captain RICHARD STEACIE, Major J. N . WARNINGTON and Captain
AuGUSTE R. DARCHE, who laid down their lives in France during 1915. Grand Secretary WHYTE is making up an Honor Roll of the brethren serving in any military capacity; 375 names are already enrolled, seventy of whom are well known officers; four of the number are brigadier generals actively engaged. The Committee on Fraternal Relations, consisting of M.'. W.". Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, G E O . O . STANTON and R.'. W.-. Bro. W I L L
H. WHYTE, put through its hopper several items of business with commendable good judgment and dispatch: 1. A manifesto from a Mexican Symbolical Rite termed the "Mexicano," was dignified with this mention: " T h a t no action be taken upon the communication from the Mexican Symbolical Rite." Sufficit. 2. Recognition of the Supreme Council of the Argentine Republic. Declined. 3. National Independent Grand Lodge of France and French Colonies. No action. 4. Recognition was accorded Grand Lodge of Queensland and exchange of representatives. 5. Recognition and exchange of representatives Grand Lodge Philippine .Islands.
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6. F u r t h e r evidence required of regularity of Swedish M a s o n r y . T h e able r e p o r t of t h e committee, after noting r e q u e s t of G r a n d Lodge of Queensland for recognition, a n d citing a n o t h e r application of which n o record oi receipt appears; a n d . m a k i n g a general s t a t e m e n t of t h e situation, in which a p p e a r s a m a t t e r of historical fact a n d a s u m m a r y of masonic jurisprudence on m a t t e r s affecting G r a n d Lodge organization a n d jurisdiction, as follows: The records and proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Quebec bear ample testimony to the fact that its pohcy in regard to the recognition of Grand Lodges in British possessions has continued to be in line with the principles laid down by M ."."VV.•. Bro. J. H. GRAHAM in his annual address to Grand Lodgo in 1883, which was unanimously approved by it, and in which it was specifically declared that " t h e several federal Provinces constituting the Dominion of Canada, and the Colonies throughout the British Empire, having local constitutional governments, are severally as much entitled to form and to have -Grand Lodges, possessing and exercising exclusive sovereign jurisdiction within their respective geographical and legislative boundaries as are England, Scotland and Ireland; or as are the federated States and organized Territories of the United States of America; or as are any separate and distinct kingdoms, or the like." No good reason exists, therefore, why fraternal recognition should not be extended by us to the Grand Lodge of Queensland. We a r e glad t o n o t e this action, a n d s a y w i t h S P E N C E R , t h o u g h last, n o t least. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — M . \ W . ' . B r o . E . T . D . CHAksBRS begins his r e p o r t with interesting articles under topics, " F r e e m a s o n r y and t h e W a r ; " " G e r m a n s in English L o d g e s ; " " T h e General G r a n d Lodge I d e a ; " " T o o M a n y C a n d i d a t e s ; " " T h e Symbolism of a B u r n i n g T a p e r ; " " F r e e m a s o n r y a n d S e r v i c e . " W e regret we c a n n o t discuss some of t h e interesting m a t t e r s presented. U n d e r British Columbia, we find a m o s t beautiful t r i b u t e t o t h a t sterling m a n a n d M a s o n , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r (Dr.) I . W . P O W E L L . K a n s a s for 1916 gets t h e same t h o r o u g h analysis i t always has h a d a t t h e h a n d s of t h e e m i n e n t Quebec scholar a n d writer. E x c e r p t i n g G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S , "life of service, of d u t y and of love, these t h i n g s are t h e test of our M a s o n r y , " he introduces t h e excerpt of which t h e y a r e a p a r t as follows: " H o w beautifully G r a n d M a s t e r BURD.ICK realized a n d t a u g h t t h e lessons of F r e e m a s o n r y is shown b y t h e following splendid words from h i s a d d r e s s . " After subjection t o censoring machine, t h e K a n s a s r e p o r t is credited w i t h being " o n e of t h e m o s t concise, most scholarly, a n d in every w a y o n e of t h e best Correspondence R e p o r t s of t h e y e a r . " Clippings are m a d e u n d e r N o r t h Carolina of t h e K a n s a s suggestion a s to efficacy of p r a y e r ; and u n d e r S o u t h Carolina as t o n e u t r a l i t y ; a n d from o u r conclusion, t h e broadness of t h e masonic creed. M.". W.". E D W A R D A. E V A N S , G r a n d M a s t e r , Q u e b e c . R.-. W.-. W I L L H . W H Y T E , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , M o n t r e a l .
- M.".W.". E . T . D . C H A M B E R S , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Quebec. N e x t A n n u a l , M o n t r e a l , F e b r u a r y 14, 1917.
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RHODE ISLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 37; members, 9,466; net gain, 272. Providence, May 15, 1916. M.-.W.'. REUBEN S. BEMIS, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The volume opens to a Semi-annual Communication November 15, 1915, at Providence, at which the Committee on Jurisprudence presented a report, which was accepted and ordered to be recorded, in which Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation of the committee, to wit: " T h a t nothing shall appear in any lodge notice or other printed matter which shall in the least particular refer to the esoteric work of Freemasonry. Any notice or other paper containing the names of the candidates to be balloted upon, or for the work of any degree, shall be sent in a sealed envelope." It is a good rule for a Grand Lodge to follow, as well, particularly in a case where the Grand Lodge orders the Junior Warden of a particular lodge to prefer charges against a Fellow Craft of the lodge, who is sufficiently identified by facts and description as if his name- had been used. The effort to provide a fund for a Masonic Home on the 1st of February, 1916, resulted in subscriptions to the amount of $5,657.79. The plan is to have a fund of $50,000 before beginning the actual establishment of the Home. The volume contains cuts showing the Chamber of Commerce building, the third story of which was added thereto and dedicated by Grand Master JABEZ BOWEN December 27, 1797, and of a bronze tablet placed thereon May 9, 1916. The tablet commemorates the building as a meeting place of St. John's Lodge No. 1, A. F. & A. M., of Providence; Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M., of Rhode Island, and Providence Royal Arch Chapter No. 1, in the year 1797; that THOMAS SMITH W E B B here organized St. John's Commandery No. 1, K. T., 1802; Providence Council No. 1, R. & S. M., here organized 1818; Mount Vernon Lodge No. 4, A. F. & A. M., 1824; and Grand Commandery K. T., here organized 1805. M.-.W.-. Bro. W M . L . CHATTERTON, Correspondence Committee, made report recommending recognition of Grand Lodge of Queensland, which recommendation was adopted. The request of the National Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of France was indefinitely postponed. Committee on Jurisprudence requested that matter of recognition of Philippine Islands Grand Lodge and the '.'Regional protest" be continued, and request was granted. M.-.W.'. WILBUR A. SCOTT, Grand Master, Providence. R.-. W.". S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, Grand Secretary, Providence. M.'. W.'. W. L. CHATTERTON, Grand Correspondent, Providence.
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SASKATCHEWAN - 1 9 1 6 . Lodges, 1 2 1 ; m e m b e r s , 7,117; net gain, 346. Swift C u r r e n t , J u n e 2 1 , 1 9 1 6 . M.-. W.-. W I L L I A M M U R R A Y T H O M SON, G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece is of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r elect, M.-.W.". B r o . J. H . A N D E R S O N . ) T h e c u s t o m a r y welcome extended. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r t a k e s " t h e h a p p y conclusion of t h e first decade of t h e existence" of t h e organization, of G r a n d Lodge, a n d also of t h e Province of Saskatchewan, in " n o t i n g a few statistics regarding t h e development of our G r a n d Lodge, as well as of t h e P r o v i n c e itself." T a k i n g S e p t e m b e r 4, 1905, as t h e inaugurating d a t e , and s t a r t i n g w i t h a population of 195,000, he shows b y t h e 1915 figures a population of 7 0 0 , 0 0 0 ^ a n increase of over 500,000. His retrospect shows an a b normal d e v e l o p m e n t in every essential basis usually considered in m a k ing such e s t i m a t e ; Before the Province had completed the first year of its existence, the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan A. F. & A. M., was happily launched forth on its career with twenty-nine constituent lodges, five of which were under dispensation, and a membership of about nine hundred. And t h e n after some details he sums up as follows: To the twenty-nine lodges we have added ninety-six, making a total of 125 lodges in working order, with a membership of over 7,000 at the present time. In this respect we can congratulate ourselves on a proportionate growth commensurate with that of the Province. We would like to t a k e entire w h a t he says on t h e topic of m a s o n i c jewelry s t r e e t a d o r n m e n t , b u t m u s t c o n t e n t ourself with a single sentence: To look at the persons one meets on our sidewalks, or on our street or railroad cars, one would think that fifty per cent, of the men of the country were members of the Fraternity; but how few of the vast quantity of masoinc bejeweled individuals do we find in our lodges on the night of a regular or emergent meeting? T h e address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r is a n o t a b l e one for iis suggestions of masonic b e t t e r m e n t , and well repays reading and s t u d y . Ten pages are devoted t o publication of t h e " H o n o u r R o l l " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " A roll of those in good s t a n d i n g in t h e jurisdiction who h a v e volunteered for active service in defense of t h e flag and t h e E m p i r e , reported t o 31st d a y of December, 1915." I t gives n a m e , military r a n k a n d r e m a r k s opposite n a m e for those " w o u n d e d , " "killed' in a c t i o n , " " d e a d , " "prisoner."
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reviews in a very
comprehensive manner the jurisdictions of the world, sustaining the high standard of performance heretofore set by him in this work. He reviews understandingly and with rare judgment the work of the administration of Grand Master BURDICK of Kansas, presenting the principal and most interesting topic as follows: The address of the Grand Master is scholarly and replete with good thing pertaining to Masonry; but we wish to call particular attention to his opinion regarding e.xtra-jurisdictional Ijenevolence, His opinion on this matter is fully upheld by Grand Lodge.
He then devotes over a page and a half to a synopsis of the cases. The Grand Master's opinion upon the question whether Sunday was a permissible day for laying the corner-stone of a Masonic Temple b excerpted fully. The following coriiment is amusing and interesting to American— United States—masonic readers who are of English ancestry: We are delighted with the naivete of the Grand Master in the report of the Home in which he styles in the Grand Lodge report the Matron of the institution as sister. I t is this very condition of affairs to which we have always made opposition, that is, the hitching of non-masonic bodies to the Benevolence of Craft Masonry.
You will come to it in time, Bro. GORRBLL, just as the Masons of this country have, and we believe for the same reason. It is within the memory of some now living, when a call to refreshment in this country generally was a call, in part, to liquid alcoholic refreshment; never of course to the extent recognized—as depicted by HOGARTH in his day and country, and perhaps in jurisdictions outside of the United States; but the fact remains that the advent of the Eastern Star and the co-operation of the Eastern Star in masonic benevolences were coeval, and the forerunner of each was the abandonment of the liquid refreshment custom in the lodges of this country. When Kansas established her Masonic Home, some of the best suggestions made and work done came from the "sisters" of the Eastern Star, and it will be an unfortunate day for Masonry and the Home when they, or either of them, fail to have the active co-operation of the "sisters" of this "non-masonic body," as styled by our Saskatchewan brother. The Kansas Correspondence Report is credited with devoting "a page to Saskatchewan, and pays a fine tribute to Bro. JOHN LESLIE, our deceased Past Honorary Grand Master." We were started in our masonic career, as ambassador from Manitoba near Kansas, during the last century, before Alberta and Saskatchewan set up separate Grand Lodge jurisdictions. We have always been interested in the generous action of Manitoba toward her oflfspring. Alberta and Saskatchewan, when they started as Grand
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Lodges and left an example worthy of imitation by all Grand Bodies called upon to bid "GoD-speed" to their offspring under like circumstances. M.-.W.-. J. H. ANDERSON, Grand Master, Saskatoon. R.-. W.-. W. B. TATE, Grand Secretary, Regina. M.\W.\ A. S. GORRELL, Grand Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Saskatoon, June 17, 1917.
SCOTLAND —1916. Edinburgh, February 3, 1916. Colonel R. KING STEWART, of Murdostown, Grand Master Mason. The volume consists almost entirely of the roll of the lodges and financial returns for the period from January 17, 1916, to April 15, 1916.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA —1916. Lodges, 77; members, 5,857; net gain, 155. Annual, Adelaide, April 19, 1916. M.\ W.\ EUSTACE B.GRUNDY, Pro Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) A cut precedes the printed pages, showing the "motor ambulance presented by Freemasons of Grand Lodge of South Australia for service with the British army in the field." Any " F e d " or " Confed" American of 1861-65 who has memory of a ride in a jolting wagon or ambulance while wounded, from the battlefield after a battle, will need but two words to describe the car: " A b solute luxury!" (Cost $2,875.) Grand Lodge, under an order of Supreme Court releasing the money, came into possession of the William Henry Gray Trust Fund of $4,075, with authority to invest the money in a tract of land, the purchase of which was approved by such court. Grand Lodge has, in addition, the Victoria Jubilee Fund of about $7,000 for the purpose of erecting homes for aged and distressed Freemasons and widows of Freemasons. Each of those Trust funds being for the same purpose, practically, the Grand Lodge by appropriate resolution, unanimously carried, provided for their use as originally intended. The committee in seconding the motion supporting the resolution in part said: " I n other parts of the world, especially in Great Britain and America, these cottage homes form a special feature of masonic benevolence." The Grand Lodge is preparing a Christmas card which will be sent to every soldier brother at the front associated with the Craft in South Australia, " t o remind him that our hearts go out to him in the danger which he is suffering in this unholy war." The card reads:
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Jn the Name of the Great Architect of the Universe. Lodge
No
On the Register of the GRAND LODGE OF A N C I E N T , F R E E A N D ACCEPTED
MASONS
O F SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
To Bro A GREETING T O OUR BUOTHERS A T T H E WAR.
The labors of our peaceful day are ended. We close the Volume of the Sacred Law, But in our hearts, with love and pride attended. Are thoughts of you, our Brother, at the war. , • —Noel Webb. Christmas, 1915. W.-. M .•
S.-. W .-.
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J.-. W.-.
Here followed signatures of members present a t Lodge meeting. .1915.
That sort of'remembrance is worth while. The "boys" will enjoy it heartily. The Grand Master pays a sterling tribute to the memory of a lamented brother, Lieut.-Col. MIELL, killed in action. The Grand Master read a letter received from him shortly before then, by him, and a letter written by the colonel's wife, in which she refers to the "great comfort to know how much his General, officers and men thought of him. A .portrait of the late Grand Master and Chief Justice of South Australia, followed by the record of a Lodge of Sorrow held in his memory, fills fifteen pages of the volume. The ceremonies were solemn and • impressive. An eloquent oration by Grand Lecturer, V.'.W.'. Bro. B. BENNY, was delivered, portions of which we would gladly take did space permit. The record of the late Grand Master is fully and beautifully portrayed. M.'. W.% Bro. EUSTACE
B . GRUNDY, Pro
Grand
Master, was
unanimously elected Grand Master, and at the Annual April 19, 1916, was duly installed, and delivered an excellent address. CoRRESPONDENCB.—The ten members of the committee present a report of brief reviews of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodges of the world. Bro. F. LATHLEAN, while furnishing an excellent report, reviews Kansas but briefly. He says of Grand Master WILLIAM L . BURDICK'S report: The Grand Master's report is a business paper, containing a due admixture of sentiment and poetry. I t is forcefully and gracefully composed, and is a credit to the mind and t h e heart of its author. T h e Grand Master is undoubtedly endowed with liindly persistence and never-ending patience. During his term of office he made a record number of visitations.
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He refers to the Kansas correspondent, who he says, "confesses a desire to be shown why we are of opinion that the incorporation of lodges is contrary to the masonic principles and inconsistent with the Constitutions," and then he says: Speaking on this matter at our Annual Communication in 1912, our late Grand Master (who was Chief Justice of the State) said: " I t has come t o my notice that one of the lodges proposes to be incorporated. I am aware that one of the strongest lodges of our Constitution i.s incorporated, but my advice is against it. We do not want any official or government interference with masonic matters. AV^e are a secret Order, and we do not want to do anything that will require us to make reports or expose our affairs to the outside world.
A very good opinion—as far as it goes—upon which to give a personal expression, but does not cover our "desire to be shown." We must assume that so wise a judge and so distinguished a Grand Master Mason as " T h e Rt. Hon. Sir S. J. WAY, Bart., P. C , D. C. S., LL. D., Lieut.-Governor and Chief Justice of South Australia," would not have failed to show how and in what respect the incorporation of lodges is contrary to the masonic principles, and inconsistent with the Constitutions of Grand Lodge. We are strongly of the opinion that our revered and venerable brother would not have stopped with an opinion, if he supported the view that " t h e incorporation is contrary to the masonic principles and inconsistent with the Constitution of Grand Lodges"—the poiijt under consideration. R.-. W.'. Bro. GLOVER is increasing the value of his statistical report, showing the three great British bodies how they could improve theirs. They will follow the lead some day. M.:.W.'. EUSTACE B . GEUNDY, Grand Master, Adelaide. R.'. W.". CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
V.-. W.". F. LATHLEAN, Grand Correspondent, Adelaide. Next Annual, Adelaide, April —, 1917.
SOUTH CAROLINA —1915. Lodges, 262; members, 16,712; net gain, 438. Charleston, December 14, 1915.
Grand Master.
M.'. W.'. GEORGE T . BRYAN,
(Frontispiece contains portrait of the Grand Master-
elect, M.-.W.-. R. A. COOPER.)
Grand Master BRYAN devoted ninety-three pages to his annual address. Circular letters were issued b y him guarding against use of improper blank petitions, against begging letters, and spurious rituals. He declined an invitation to attend an Oregon General Grand Lodge meeting; and declined permission for sale of bonds in South Carolina to build a Masonic Temple in Wyoming. He requested twenty-one courtesies from other Grand Jurisdictions in conferring degrees, and
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granted fourteen of like character, and made'thirty-seven "Geileral Findings." " T h e Lord loveth a cheerful giver!" R.-.W.-. WARREN S . SEIPP, Senior Grand Warden and Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, was introduced to Grand Lodge by Past Grand Master F . E. HARRISON, and gave Grand Lodge an interesting historical statement of the George Washington National Memorial Association. I t is all good patriotic reading. His description of some of the articles is too long for our space, but we will try to present a hotchpotch from his remarks: LORD FAIRFAX, the founder of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, was Baron of Cameron, a tract of five million acres; he engaged WASHINGTON to do some surveying, and quickly recognizing the genius of the boy, brought his ability to the attention of the leaders and authorities, and no doubt did more to mould the foundation of WASHINGTON'S career. I t was said of LORD FAIRFAX that he spoke once a week; and of WASHINGTON that he spoke when ho was spoken to. The clock which was in WASHINGTON'S bed-chamber and stopped by D R . DICK a t the time of his death, 10:20 P . M., for which they have refused ten thousand dollars; the penknife presented to him when a boy by his mother, with the injunction to always obey his superiors, he carried for flfty-si.\ years until the day of his death. The knife and a mother's gentle command determined the course of a noble son, and changed the map of the world; upon this slender thread hung for a brief period the future of a great nation. WASHINGTON had in a moment of depression written his resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army; when the injunction of his mother was recalled, he immediately tore up his resignation and determined to fight to the end. This movement has received the approval and endorsement of forty-two of the forty-eight Grand Lodges of the country, the General Grand Chapter of Koyal Arch Masons, the General Grand. Council of Eoyal and Select Masters; the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, and quite a number of the Grand Chapters, Grand Councils and Grand Commanderies. Representatives of Grand Bodies only can become its members, and one of our Grand Masters had his indifference to the project suddenly curtailed in a most peculiar way. His children were entertaining some of their schoolmates when the name of GEORGE WASHINGTON was mentioned; it was said among other things that he was a Mason', when to'the utter surprise of this good Grand Master, one of the guests said, " O h no; GEORGE WASHINGTON was a Catholic;" and after questionings, said, " t h e brightest scholars in the world, the Holy Fathers, had taught tliem in a Parochial school that the immortal GEORGE was not only a Catholic, but that he, as Commander-in-Chief of the army, had ordered mass said every day in camp." Slighted rumors were recalled by our brother; he got busy, and his Grand Lodge Immediately appropriated three thousand dollars; today he is one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the movement. We have trespassed upon the South Carolina space because of the intense interest which now seems to be aroused in favor of the memorial to WASHINGTON the Mason. We trust those who can will get access to the South Carolina volume and read Bro. SEIPP'S interesting portrayal in full. A world-view is epitomized in Bro. SEIPP'S concluding estimate: " GEORGE WASHINGTON, in almost every sense of the word, is today undoubtedly the world's greatest and most ideal hero." CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.-. W.-. Past Grand Master JAMES L . MICHIE again writes the report, and fills 215 pages of space with entertaining
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matter. He devotes four and a half pages to Kansas for 1916, which we must review in two. He draws the deadly parallel on two Kansas addresses, but as each writer of thern is over weight and under age in comparison with the writer, we decline.to mix or take sides. He takes the "lone decision" by Grand Master CHANDLER; says the Grand Secretary's report is " t h e completest yet;" Bro. BENSON'S oration is a "well of English undefiled;" counts craftsmen, and asks " W h y eleven craftsmen?" And we retaliate by asking "Why three craftsmen?" as generally shown. Has a pleasant report of the Kansas Past Grand Masters' "Table Lodge;" notes "M.-.W.'. PEERY M . HOISINGTON officiating as Ven.-. President with his usual grace and dignity;" says of the Kansas report: " This is one of the reviews we always take home with us, to be read over a favorite briar-root when the nights get cooler." He asks our authority for the statement "that the articles of union gave precedence of age and authority to the Grand Body represented by the D U K E OF K E N T . "
The best authority in the world—the text
of the articles themselves; they leave no foundation for any other construction. See Kansas Grand Lodge Proceedings 1913, p. 148. No room to copy—space all filled. M.\W.-; R. A. COOPER, Grand Master, Laurens. R.-. W.\ 0 . FRANK HART, Grand Secretary, Columbia. M.'. W.-. JAMES L. MICHIE, Grand Correspondent, Darlington.
Next Annual, Charleston, December 12, 1916.
SOUTH DAKOTA —1916. Lodges, 142; members, 11,709; net gain, 546. Sioux Falls, June 7-8, 1916.
M.-.W.-. MARSHALL R . BROWN,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master gives a brief but faithful synopsis of his official acts. There is a thoughtful and beautiful obituary report whose crowning thought and lesson contained therein are illustrated in this stanza: I never stand about the bier and see The seal of death set on some well-loved face But I think—one more to welcome me When I shall cross the Intervening space Between this land and that one over there—One more to make the strange Beyond seem fair.
The Grand Lodge called to refreshment, and the Eastern Star • had an inning. The women of South Dakota have well illustrated their devotion to brotherly love as shown toward the masonic family, and their devotion to Relief and Truth as shown in their support of t h e
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Masonic Home idea. A half dozen official representatives of the Star appeared, three of whom presented greetings to Grand Lodge. One of . the three, Mrs. LORRAINE J. PITKIN, an active worker in the Star for
half a century, presented to Grand Lodge as her personal gift a beautiful American flag, and after other references, said: He whose name she bore fifty years ago had been among' those who had carried the national colors during the great Civil War. She had brought with her an American flag which she now tendered to the Grand Lodge, in the hope that it would be received and used as a reminder of the glorious past through which it had come, and the still more glorious future she felt assured would be wrought by the present generation. In which both the great fraternity of Freemasons and her own beloved Order must each bear their part.
The entire.body of the Grand Lodge arose in acknowledgment of the token, and while singing a stanza of "America" two large American flags which had been hung under the dome were separated, and a shower of small silk fiags thrown out over the assembly as souvenirs of the happy occasion. After acknowledgment of the gift by Bro. BROWN, the flag was carried to the East, and placed at the right hand of the Grand Master. Bro. A. G. GRANGER, after making report of his attendance at the annual meeting of the Washington Memorial Association, presented to Grand Lodge three gavels. " The Master's gavel of white holly, from a tree set out by WASHINGTON himself near the mansion, and said to have been the last tree he ever set out. The Warden's gavels are vild cherry, from a tree which sprang up out of the ruins of the old Belvoir mansion of LORD FAIRFAX, the friend and patron of the
youthful
WASHINGTON. The handles were of Michigan walnut, from the Michigan home where he was born. The Past Grand Masters of South Dakota held their eleventh annual dinner on June 7, 1916. Sixteen of the twenty-two possible attendants were present. I t was a delightful occasion as usual. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master S. A. BROWN begins the
introduction to his report with a well balanced and highly appreciative obituary of each of two eminent scholars and distinguished Masons, " t h e exquisite masonic poet" Past Grand Master LAWRENCE GREENLEAF, of Colorado, and " t h e renowned masonic scholar and historian" W. J. CHETWODE CRAWLEY, of Ireland. Bro. BROWN says: Bro. CKAWLEY it was, who said of Bro. GREENLEAF that he is the greatest masonic poet since the death of ROBERT BURNS, who was elected Poet Laureate of Ma.sonry by Canongate Kilwinning Lodge of Edinburgh, Scotland. Both brethren were liable to spring upon you a t any moment an exquisite conception of masonic ideas, and both we mourn as a personal loss. CHETWODE CRAWLEY put Ireland on the map of Ancient Craft Masonry in his work "Ciementaria Hibemica," and LAWRENCE GREENLEAF did equal .service in the poem " The Lodge Room over Simpkin's Store."
Commenting upon Grand Master BURDICK'S address, after taking his early Kansas reminiscences, he says:.
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We are told that the membership of Kansas is now 44,062, an increase for the year of 1,650 members, and that there are only twelve other States where ' the membership exceeds forty thousand, and of them Kansas has the largest per cent, of Masons to the population. Maine and Vermont have a larger per cent, of Masons, but they do not have forty thousand. Bro. B R O W N t a k e s u p a n d discusses t h e case of a relief b u r e a u in a n o t h e r S t a t e t h a t asked r e i m b u r s e m e n t from K a n s a s , cited b y G r a n d M a s t e r BuRDiCK, a n d discusses possible contingencies t h a t m a y h a v e caused t h e refusal, s u m m i n g up w i t h : We hope sincerely that Kansas. Arkansas, and South Dakota will see that some changes ought to be made in methods, so that a Mason shall have something, however little, when in great distress, he showing that he is entitled to relief even when out of the boundaries of his own jurisdiction. W e do n o t know of any hard or fast rule of procedure b y which one can d e t e r m i n e whether a lodge is b o u n d to reimburse a lodge in a n o t h e r G r a n d Jurisdiction for expenditures i t h a s m a d e w i t h o u t a u t h o r i t y of such lodge in such outside territorial jurisdiction. I n t h e d a y s of Kansas's greatest d e s t i t u t i o n — t h e grasshopper days of 1874—her weak lodges, with from t e n t o t w e n t y m e m b e r s , cared for t h e sick and buried t h e dead of other older a n d more financially able jurisdictions, without t h e hope of, or d e m a n d for, r e n u m e r a tion of a n y kind. And she still, in t h e face of t h e general rule, voluntarily a p p r o p r i a t e s large sums for relief of m e m b e r s , some of w h o m are affiliated, and some have not been for m a n y y e a r s . T h e r e m a y be and doubtless are special cases calling for special consideration, b u t these need t o be presented and considered in t h e light of existing circ u m s t a n c e s , a n d doubtless will h a v e j u s t a n d proper consideration. T h e r e h a v e been some cases t h a t bore t h e e a r - m a r k s of being pure and simple holdups. M.'. W.". B r o . B R O W N copies t h e conclusion of t h e K a n s a s Correspondence R e p o r t , saying: " H e came to one conclusion t h a t we can all see is fully justified." U n d e r Wisconsin, Bro. B R O W N , discussing L a n d m a r k s , s a y s : " W e are decided u p o n one L a n d m a r k which no one will dispute. I t is t h a t no lodge can lawfully suspend a d e s t i t u t e brother for n o n - p a y m e n t of d u e s . " W e a r e — a n d have always b e e n — w i t h you on t h a t proposition, Bro. B . W e always enjoy South D a k o t a — y e s its picture gallery of course— b u t especially for t h e South D a k o t a Correspondence contribution t o it. Bro. S A M U E L A. B R O W N ' S excellent p o r t r a i t faces t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n t o his scholarly masonic report, a n d there is a n o t h e r face t h a t will score equally high in a contest for consideration. W e carry t h e two faces w i t h us in our South D a k o t a collection, B R O W N a n d P E T T I G R E W , and challenge comparison with t h e m against t h e field. M.-.W.-. J A M E S R O A N E , Grand M a s t e r , Y a n k t o n . R.-. W.-. G E O . A. P E T T I G R E W , G r a n d Secretary, Sioux Falls. M.'. W.'. S A M U E L A. B R O W N , G r a n d Correspondent, Sioux Falls. N e x t A n n u a l , H o t Springs, J u n e 12, 1917.
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TASMANIA —1916. Hobart, February 24, 1916.
M.-.W.-. W M . ELLISON MACARTNEY,
Grand Master. Under the report of the Board, we note that as the result of action taken by the lodge to eliminate or reduce the cost of refreshments at their monthly meetings, that up to December 31, 1915, the amount of £150 14s. 9d. had been contributed toward the excellent object of providing comforts for sick or wounded soldiers. The President of the Board, Bro. HENRY L . D ' E M D E N , in closing
his report, voiced the deep regret of the members of the Grand Lodge in the death of the Grand Master of South Australia, the late Sir SAMUEL WAY: His devotion to Masonry, his services to his own Grand Lodge, as well as to other Grand Lodges and.to Masonry generally, were so well known and of so marked a character that his loss is one that can never be repaired. His kindly assistance and help to our own Grand Lodge in years gone by is fresh in the memory of us all. We deplore his loss and deeply appreciate his memory.
The loss of Past Senior Grand Warder W. 0 . DUFFY receives feeling respect and tribute. The Benevolence Board reports that during the year three children of deceased members have been educated, while nine widows and four brethren have received periodical grants. The Grand Treasurer reporting a falling off in funds, requiring money to be borrowed, cautioned prudence and a strict scrutiny over expenditures in the near future. The Pro Grand Master-thought the Treasurer inclined to be pessimistic, and the Grand Master said he was inclined to agree with the Pro Grand Master, and said: "Even if one fund of Grand Lodge was not satisfactory, there were private lodges which in comparison, seemed to be millionaires." [Laughter.] The record contains a memorial tribute to the late M.'.W.'.Grand Master S. J. WAY, of South Australia. There is an attenuated attempt at a Report on Correspondence; eleven jurisdictions, principally British, have diminutive reviews. We find little of special interest. W.-. GUY ELLISON MACARTNEY, Grand Master, Hobart. R.-. W.-. JOHN HAMILTON, Grand Secretary, Hobart.
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TENNESSEE —1916. Lodges, 460; members, 28,300; net gain, 219. Nashville, January 26, 1916. M.-. W.-.' T. A. HISEY, Grand Master. (Frontispiece is portrait of Grand Master-elect CHAELBS BARHAM.)
During the previous masonic year Tennessee was called upon to mourn the loss of three of her most distinguished and highly loved Past Grand Masters, and, in addition thereto, a highly esteemed and much loved Grand Secretary. " P a s t Grand Master HENRY HURLBURT INGERSOLL, born January 20, 1844; at the age of seventeen, he served a campaign in the Union army, and then entered Yale College." The record ends: " H e had a distinguished career. Judge of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, a noted lawyer and orator," the record shows that " h e died poor." This leads to another record, which doubtless gave the reason for the last one: " H e was a faithful, consistent and devout member of the Episcopal Church." Past Grand Master JOHN T . WILLIAMSON, born August 11, 1839; died December 10, 1915. He also had served as soldier and lawyer with enviable distinction in each field of labor, and "was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church." Past Grand Master of Tennessee NEWTON MCCONNELL, born May 22, 1832; died at the home of his daughter, in Topeka, Kansas, December 24, 1915, and was buried at Forest Vale Cemetery Helena, Montana, from the home of his son ODELL MCCONNELL, December 27, 1915. Our venerable Bro. MCCONNELL, during his residence in Topeka, made his home with his daughter, whose husband. Captain W. C. SWEENEY, U . S . A., was for many years Military Instructor of the National Guard for Kansas. Bro. MCCONNELL was a devout member and attendant of the Presbyterian Church, a staunch doer as well as hearer of the Word. The fourth member of Tennessee's addition to its Roll of Honor is that much loved and faithful brother Grand Secretary JOHN BERRY GARRETT. Faithful and zealous in his masonic duty and service, he was none the less zealous and faithful in the performance as a member of the Presbyterian Church of his religious duty to GOD. Life's work well done, death came to each of these loved brethren in his gentlest form. Each left to his descendants that richest and noblest inheritance, the memory of a pure and spotless life, and to the Craft the heritage of the example of one faithful to his trust. Love and duty brought them each and all to that highest conception of Masonry—service to GOD and man. The Old Mason's Home was the recipient in cash and subscriptions of the sum of $2,700, the result of a stirring appeal by Past Grand
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Master WILLIAM H . BUMPAS, whose name is identified with the Home and its interests. A big basket of soiled linen was sent to the Appeals and Grievances Committee for necessary laundry work. The character of the soiling, and the loss of character by the participants are fully set forth. It is a dirty mess. Let the record be kept on the books, but after the copy has been read in the Grand Lodge let all but the record entry be cremated. I t serves no good purpose by its publication. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.'.W.\ HENRY A. CHAMBERS presents the
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Kansas for 1915 is courteously reviewed.
He begins as follows:
" Grand Master CHARLES H . CHANDLER had
the usual Grand Master complimentary statement about the growth and happy condition of the Fraternity in Kansas—which was amply supported by the facts shown in the Proceedings." He cites the lone decision; refers to the adopted work, and "war relief," taking quotations from each topic. Bro. CHAMBERS, further reviewing, says: A fine nine-page oration on " A Vision of Life and Brotherhood." was delivered by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON—"Bro. Judge BENSON" the Grand Master called him. I t was brim full of exalted sentiment and good advice. We quote a short paragraph as one of the many worth remembering—taking paragraph about "Helpers and Hinderers." M . \ W . \ CHARLES BARHAM, Grand Master, Nashville. R.'. W.\ STITH M . CAIN, Grand Secretary, Nashville. M.-. W.-. HENRY A. CHAMBERS, Grand Correspondent,
Chatta-
nooga. Next Annual (103d), Nashville, January 31, 1917.
TEXAS —1915. Lodges, 884; members, 65,809; net gain, 415. Waco, December 7, 8 and 9,1915.
M.-. W.-. J E W E L P. LIGHTFOOT,
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We always get something good from Texas, generally from timetried, experienced counselors of the Craft, but this year we get something worth while about "masonic law, masonic achievement, masonic influence, crystallizing a healthy public sentiment, out of which lofty ideals have been established and a noble spirit of patriotism, justice and toleration has been generated in the hearts of men,"and all of this comes from one whose picture indicates youth. (The picture test is not infallible—after use for several decades.) Here we rested, and entered upon a search of the Texas volume " t o know the reason why." We think we know it. Disregarding the modern method of "statement of the case," we note that Past Grand
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No man was prouder tlian I when you were exalted to the highest position in the gift of your brethren. For more than a quarter of a century I have regularly attended the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, and within myjmemory you are the first man to be started in line leading to the ofBce of Grand Master (Grand .Junior Warden) without opposition and by the unanimous vote of the membership of the Grand Lodge. * * * [Glowing allusion to predecessors in line.) But no man, living or dead, has served as Grand Master with greater dignity or more signal ability tlian yourself. * * * j am sure that your life in the future, as in the past, will be and remain as pure and spotless as this bright untarnished gold. T h e a c c e p t a n c e of such a jewel frequently follows a s t e r e o t y p e d form—this was different. B r o . L I G H T F O O T in p a r t said: If 1 had the power to analyze the emotions which surge through my soul. like angel wings striking the strings of my lieart, stirring them to vibrations of sweetest harmonies, I would be able to convey to you a more perfect idea of the love which I bear to each of you, my brethren. 1 am happy with the thought that there is not a person in'the world against whom I have any ill-will, and I strive to live in an attitude of good-will toward all men at all times. As stated by you. we have labored side by side for our country, humanity and our beloved Fraternity. We dislike to b u t c h e r a n d dismember t h e two speeches as we d o , b u t from t h e m , and t h e record, we glean sufficient to satisfy us t h a t t h e younger of these b r e t h r e n has been t h e scholar and disciple in M a s o n r y of t h e elder, and (doffing our chapeau to B r o . T E R R I L L ) we " k n o w t h e reason w h y . " We are n o t surprised after such a " l o v e f e a s t " as t h e record d i s closes. W e read further t h a t G r a n d Lodge closed with prayer b y P a s t . Grand M a s t e r G u s G A R R I S O N as G r a n d Chaplain, and t h e singing of t h e " S w e e t B y a n d B y " b y t h e b r e t h r e n , with all h a n d s joined t o g e t h e r . " C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r G E O . W . T Y L E R presents another of his interesting reports, preceding it with a history of t h e w o r k of his predecessors in t h e work of t h e committee, which he very a p p r o priately entitles " R e t r o s p e c t i v e — A Side S t e p . " Beginning with t h e organization of t h e G r a n d Lodge, D e c e m b e r 20, 1837, he covers t h e g r o u n d of t h e membership and work of t h e c o m mittee in v e r y graceful, entertaining and effective m a n n e r . I t m u s t b e of absorbing interest t o all familiar with t h e faces, n a m e s a n d h i s t o r y of those composing t h e record. K a n s a s for 1915 receives ample and courteous a t t e n t i o n . Grand M a s t e r C H A N D L E R ' S " v o y a g e , " and t h e various topics of his a d d r e s s are c o m m e n t e d upon briefly. T h e " s p l e n d i d address of G r a n d Orator B E N S O N , " t h e r e c o m m e n d a tion of t h e Correspondence Committee, followed by t h e recognition of t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e Philippines, are also noted.
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T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e receives generous t r e a t . m e n t . O u r c o m m e n t s on G r a n d P h y s i c a l E x a m i n e r a n d Stone Age M a s o n r y , are excerpted. B r o . T Y L E R h a s evidently b e e n on " p i c k e t d u t y , " as witness this c o m m e n t : " W e had been looking for a ' s h o t ' like t h e following, b u t h a d n o idea who would be holding t h e gun. A n d here it is in B r o . M I L L E R ' S h a n d s . " (Copying t h e reference m a d e t o his reading t h e R e p o r t on Correspondence, and our q u e r y thereon.) " H o n e s t Injun, Bro. T., did y o u read i t ? " T o which he replied: " O h ! no, brother, we did n o t read t h e general r e p o r t — c o u l d n o t h a v e done so a n d l i v e d — t h a t was j u s t a pleasant fiction of our w o r t h y G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . " T h e K a n s a s references to his r e p o r t s d r a w a v e r y courteous ack n o w l e d g m e n t of appreciation. H e also says: He Ijrings us to the "ring bolt" for tailing what he denominates " t h e usual long-distance view of dispensations to-confer degrees short of statutory time without reference to local conditions," and perhaps, after all, he is right. At least he makes a .strong flglit for his Grand Masters on this practice. T h e T e x a s volume is like t h e E m p i r e of T e x a s — b u l k y . B r o . T Y L E R finds himself circumscribed for lack of space. W h a t he would say, or w h a t w e could do, if t h e o t h e r jurisdictions required t h e same work as T e x a s , belongs with t h e impossible c o n u n d r u m s . We have done t h e b e s t possible and m u s t let it go a t t h a t . M.'. W.'. D A N S : M C M I L L I N , G r a n d M a s t e r , W h i t e w r i g h t . R.-. W.'. W . B. P E A R S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Waco. M.'. W.'. G E O R G E W . T Y L E R , G r a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Belton. N e x t A n n u a l , W a c o , December 5, 1916.
UTAH —1916. L o d g e s , 20; members, 2,473; n e t gain, 25. Salt L a k e City, J a n u a r y 18, 19, 1916. M.'.W.-.. W I L L I A M J . S H E A L Y , G r a n d Master. T h e frontispiece is a p o r t r a i t of G r a n d Master-elect M.'. W.'. CHARLES CLIFTON GEIGGS.
I n his address t h e Grand M a s t e r c o n g r a t u l a t e s t h e Craft upon t h e s i t u a t i o n in U t a h , as follows: The year has been placid and uneventful, both with our Order and with our friends and fellow-citizens of Utah. We are having our full share of happlr ness and prosperity and the Masonic Institution is doing its part in building up the community towards higher citizenship, education and culture. T h r e e h u n d r e d dollars, war relief, was sent t o t h e C o m m i t t e e of M e r c y , a N e w York n e u t r a l non-sectarian society.
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T h e C o m m i t t e e on C h a r i t y expended $100 from t h e C h a r i t y F u n d for t h e relief of a P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r of this jurisdiction, now living in a n o t h e r S t a t e . H e is aged a n d infirm; t h e lodge in Salt L a k e City in which he holds m e m b e r s h i p also c o n t r i b u t e d $200 t o w a r d s his relief. Well done, U t a h ! T h e G r a n d M a s t e r reported an interesting case, a p p a r e n t l y requiring heroic t r e a t m e n t in t h e w a y of discipline, b u t before it could be administered t h e p a r t y " c a m e to himself," a n d is now living an exemp l a r y life; probably " a l l is w e l l ; " a t all e v e n t s , h e has been given a chance, and henceforth m u s t m a k e or m a r his own record. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r S. H . G O O D W I N , C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, reported recommending t h e recognition of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Queensland, which wise a n d c o m m e n d a b l e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n was sustained b y t h e G r a n d Lodge a d o p t i n g t h e report. T w o lodges U. D . were c h a r t e r e d . W e n o t e t h e unveiling of a memorial t a b l e t t o t h e m e m o r y of our long-time old friend, of w h o m U t a h records: ' " C H R I S D I E H L , t h e truest, most useful and best F r e e m a s o n t h a t our records ever p r o duced." C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — A t t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t of his report. G r a n d Correspondent SAM H . G O O D W I N , in t h a t m o d e s t way which is m o s t impressive, s a y s : I can only hope that my deeds will make report of me. On the road from Alabama to Kansas we find the record entirely satisfactory; stopping off at Kansas the measure of our "expectancy" is fully gratified. T h e opening t a k e or lode is as follows: There are Grand Jurisdictions which have always something distinctive about them. Such, for example, is Iowa, with its beautiful volume of Proceedings, complete in every detail, arid with its marked artistic and literary flavor, its emphasis upon the intellectual side of Masonry. Such, also, it seems to us, is Illinois, with its features of bigness—in numbers, in interests, in achievements, in benevolences, in men. Here also belongs the jurisdiction now under review, but, for other reasons, less tangible, perhaps, and much more difficult to define or enumerate. Perhaps it is as well not to undertake to define them, but rather to say, that there is something about the Proceedings and general doings of Kansas which generates, or arouses an expectancy; one feels that something is going to happen—and one is never disappointed. T h e only shade of non-concurrence with G r a n d M a s t e r C H A N D L E R ' S a d m i n i s t r a t i o n is contained in t h e following: " A dispensation a week, t h r o u g h o u t t h e year, to t e a c h t h e people t h a t t h e r e is nothing in t h e laws of M a s o n r y t h a t m a y n o t be p u t aside for t h e convenience of o u t siders, a p p e a r s to us to b e a p r e t t y big price t o p a y for c a n d i d a t e s . " W e alluded last year u n d e r U t a h to t h e necessity for three dispensations, which were, a n d p r o b a b l y a l w a y s will be, of a n n u a l recurrence, b y reason of t h e s u d d e n transfer from our K a n s a s cross-cont i n e n t a l railroad lines, a n d their offices, a n d shops, of young men who
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h a v e fitted themselves for i n d e p e n d e n t work in local offices along t h e lines, s o m e of t h e m — o u t on w h a t once w a s p a r t of t h e great American D e s e r t — w i t h no local lodge accessible, a n d n o other available opport u n i t y t o complete t h e acquisition of t h e i r masonic degrees. W e are too p a r t i c u l a r sometimes a b o u t t h e m a n n e r , a n d n o t concerned sufficiently a b o u t results. W h e n G e n e r a l R A W L I N S answered t h e call of t h e d y i n g Confederate a t C h a m p i o n Hills, we are doubtful if he could h a v e p r o v e n himself a M a s o n , a c c o r d i n g t o rule, because his degrees were conferred while on a brief visit h o m e d u r i n g t h e war, a n d t h o u g h he never w o r e a n y distinguishing p h y l a c t e r i e s , he d e m o n s t r a t e d a t once— in t h e i n c i d e n t n a r r a t e d b y G O U L D — t h a t t h e essence of M a s o n r y was in his h e a r t . I t will crowd o u r s p a c e , b u t t h i s goes in full—except the s t a n z a : An oration on " A Vision of Life and of Brotherhood," was delivered by Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON. What a place in human life and aspiration has been occupied by visions. It is not "what we accomplish that satisfies or inspires, but the vision of things to be-^though they may never be realized—that impels us to press forward, and t o forget weariness and defeat, and to keep the life true to the better and the bigger values. The Tinker in Bedford jail caught glimpses of the Delectable Mountains, and of the shining sun-kissed towers of tlie Celestial City, and was unmindful of present deprivations and injustices. An inspiring subject capably handled. H e credits t h e K a n s a s c o r r e s p o n d e n t t h u s : "Fully maintains high s t a n d a r d of former work. Possesses t h e h a p p y faculty which enables h i m to discover t h e m a t t e r s which are w o r t h while, a n d he h a s a w a y , all h i s own, of presenting t h e m . " T h e K a n s a s review a n d " s i n cere t r i b u t e t o Bro. J A C K " are n o t e d . S o r r y we cannot copy B r o . G O O D W I N ' S conclusion on " T h e G r a n d Lodge of England a n d M a s o n s of F o r e i g n B i r t h . " Read it! M.-.W.-. C H A R L E S C L I F T O N G R I G G S , G r a n d M a s t e r , E u r e k a . R.-. W.'. F R E E M A N A. M C C A R T Y , G r a n d Secretary, Salt L a k e City. M.". W.-. SAM H E N R Y G O O D W I N , G r a n d Correspondent, P r o v e . N e x t Annual, Salt L a k e City, J a n u a r y 16, 1917.
VERMONT —1916. L o d g e s , 103; m e m b e r s , 1 4 , 2 4 1 ; n e t gain, 186. B u r l i n g t o n , J u n e 13, 14, 1916. M.-.W.-. C H A R L E S H . D A R L I N G G r a n d M a s t e r . ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , with t h a t delightful satisfaction t h a t always possesses t h e n e o p h y t e in t h e consciousness t h a t he is u t t e r i n g s o m e t h i n g sublime a n d u n i q u e , begins his a d d r e s s as follows: " A n o t h e r year h a s rolled i n t o t h e cycle of e t e r n i t y , a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge is p e r m i t t e d t o g a t h e r in another A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n . " V e r m o n t met w i t h a g r e a t loss b y t h e d e a t h of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r M A R S H O . P E R K I N S , of w h o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r wisely and truthfully
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s a y s : " A t t h e time of his d e a t h he was masonically more widely k n o w n t h a n a n y other V e r m o n t e r and, in his own jurisdiction he was easily our first M a s o n . " We v e r y m u c h d o u b t if t h e Craft of t h e United S t a t e s h a v e been called upon to record t h e d e a t h of any one during t h e y e a r whose t a k i n g off h a s been so generally r e g r e t t e d a n d mourned. U n d e r t h e topic, " F o r e i g n Correspondence," t h e G r a n d M a s t e r well a n d truthfully s a y s : From 1888 to February, 1910, Past Grand Master MARSH O. PERKINS has filled the position of chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence with such marked ability and eflBciency as to attract the attention of the entire masonic world. Perhaps it is not too much to say, that among all those who held this position at the time of his death throughout all the jurisdictions, none were more respected and no work was better performed than that of Bro. PERKINS.
After essaying • some advice u p o n Correspondence R e p o r t s , h e concludes as follows: And so. my brethren, officers, men and leaders change, but Masonry goes on. Hold fast to your best traditions. Maintain your standards. Preserve the ancient Landmarks. A-Ty mind shall wander back meanwhile to the journey up the line—days of comradeship and love, now a treasured memory, soon but a name, then the asterisk and the end. "Blind to the future, pensive for our fears. Glad for the living, for the dead in tears." Jurisprudence C o m m i t t e e doctored t h e decision t h a t " F o r certain masonic offenses t h e lodge h a s n o t t h e r i g h t to adjudge t h e accused n o t g u i l t y , " saying: Your committee is of the opinion that the validity of the judgment of the lodge in this respect depends upon the evidence which was before it. rather than upon the nature of the offense. The language used by the Grand Master was probably inadvertent, and no doubt what he intended to hold was that under certain circumstances the lodge has not the right to adjudge the accused not guilty or permit the charges against him to be dismissed; which, in the opinion of your committee, is sound. As O R P H E U S C , K E R R ' S distinguished s p o k e s m a n was wont t o r e m a r k : " H e m e a n s well, m y b o y ! h e m e a n s w e l l ! " T h e Jurisprudence C o m m i t t e e considered t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s decision, n u m b e r eight, which r e a d s : When objections are made to the initiation of a candidate, and they seem sufficient to the Master, he need not and should not communicate the reasons for the objections to the lodge. , T h e committee wisely corrected t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s error in t h e following: The law with reference to a discussion of the result of a ballot upon a petition is even more stringent than as laid down by the Grand Master. No discussion of the result of a ballot should be permitted at any time or under
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any circumstances; and no inquiry can be made into a brother's reasons for casting a black ball unless the brother who cast the black ball volunlarily states his reasons, in which case they may be inquired into. (See Standing Resolution No. 2.) An objection to the initiation of a candidate has the same effect as a black ball, and a brother is not obliged to state the reasons for his objection t o anyone. An objection to inilialion should be distinguished from an objection to advancement. In t h e latter case, the candidate having already received one or more degrees, is entitled to a trial if the objection is based upon facts which arose after the candidate was initiated; if based upon some act or alleged misconduct of the candidate before he was initiated, then the objection may be inquired into, and if found to bo frivolous or made from improper motives, it should be disregarded. T h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e of V e r m o n t w a s composed of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s L E E S . T I L L O T S O N , H . L . B A L L O U a n d E . S. W E S T O N .
W e n o t e t h a t M.'. W.". B r o . J u d g e D A R L I N G e n t e r s u p o n a n o v i t i a t e as junior member, w i t h t h e c o m m i t t e e . I t is a good school. I n a necrology r e p o r t p r e p a r e d b y M.'. W.'. B r o . H . H . R o s s , n o w G r a n d M a s t e r , we find t h e following excellent s u m m a r y u p o n t h e c h a r a c t e r of our distinguished a n d revered b r o t h e r M A R S H O . P E R K I N S : Briefly we may sum up the character of MARSH O . PERKINS.
He was a
m a n utterly fearless in the defense of what he deemed right, but kind and tenderhearted, which he sometimes covered up under an exterior of apparent brusqueness of manner; i n t h e home, a wise and devoted husband and father; in all his civic, educational and fraternal relations, working for the development of the best in his fellows and devoted to the spread of the gospel of humanity. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I t is n o t a n easy task in a n y G r a n d J u r i s diction t o follow a s t h e writer of Correspondence, one t r a i n e d t o t h e t a s k b y long experience as a m a s o n i c j u r i s p r u d e n t , w h o in a d d i t i o n t h e r e t o b y long and wise experience in journalistic training has acquired t h e easy, graceful a n d forceful expression of a n accomplished j o u r n a l i s t . I t w a s with a n a n t i c i p a t i o n t h a t t h e successor of MARSH. 0 . P E R K I N S w a s entitled t o o u r s y m p a t h y a t t h e outset of his e n t r a n c e u p o n his n e w field of labor. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r K I T T R B D G E H A S K I N S (1895-1896), entered u p o n his t a s k w i t h o t h e r h a n d i c a p s . One of t h e s e w a s illness; b u t t h e g r e a t e s t of t h e s e w a s t h e impelling conviction of t h e necessity t o condense his r e p o r t . H i s review shows neither call nor need for s y m p a t h y . I n o u r h u m b l e opinion it is all right, as o u r usual p r e l i m i n a r y review assures u s . K a n s a s for 1915 is accorded twice t h e space our limits p e r m i t . H e notes from t h e sketch of G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K t h a t h e " i s of good English s t o c k , a N e w E n g l a n d e r b y b i r t h a n d education, a lawyer b y profession, a n d a w r i t e r a n d professor of t h e law. T h u s i t h a s been a n d is t h a t N e w E n g l a n d h a s leaveried t h e West with its b e s t blood and b r a i n s . " H e s a y s Grand M a s t e r BuRDiCK's a d d r e s s " i s a n excellent one, t h e subjects whereof h e t r e a t s a r e s y s t e m a t i c a l l y a r r a n g e d , a n d w h a t h e s a y s is clearly and c o m p r e h e n s i v e l y expressed." H e t h e n excerpts t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s sixty-year r e t r o s p e c t of G r a n d Lodge M a s o n r y in K a n s a s .
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Copying the Kansas decision against Sunday masonic work, he says: "This decision was approved by the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, and adopted by the Grand Lodge, with an instruction to the Committee on Jurisprudence to erect a by-law forbidding on Sunday all forms of masonic work excepting funerals. The committee subsequently reported such by-law, which was adopted. Of Governor CAPPER'S oration, he says:
" I t was eloquent and
interesting, and we wish we had space for it." The Kansas' Correspondence Report is pronounced " a thoroughly digested and well condensed review, courteous toward all." In his conclusion, prints entire No. 86 of the Kansas By-Laws, introducing it as follows: In closing we would call the attention of the brethren to the subject of "Charity," the obligation to dispense and Its reimbursement, and upon which there seems to be a great diversity of opinion. The Grand Lodge of Kansas at its last Communication enacted a by-law which covers the subject completely, and is what we have always understood the law is or should be. When we we were Master of a lodge, and of the Committee on Charity, we acted in accordance with the" Kansas by-law, and have since so advised others. We herewith give the same entire.
Following the universal custom, Vermont selects the Grand Representative for Kansas in that jurisdiction for its next Grand Master. We predict a wise, salutary and successful administration for the new Grand Master, M.'. W.'. HENRY H . ROSS. M.\ W.\ HENRY H . ROSS, Grand Master, Burlington.
R.-. W.-. FRANK A. Ross, Grand Secretary, Burlington. M.".W.*. KiTTRBDGE HASKINS, Grand Correspondent,
Brattle-
boro. Next Annual, Burlington, June 13, 14, 1917.
VICTORIA—1915. Lodges, 187; members, 15,220; net gain, 1,027. Melbourne, March 17, 1915. M.-.W.'. Bro. C. CARTY-SALMON, •
Grand Master. R.-. W.-. Bro. Sir JOHN QUICK, Deputy Grand Master, presided as
Grand Master.
From his address we take the following reference to
R.-.W.-. Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD: By the death on March 26th last (1915) of R.-.W.-. Bro. ROBERT,FREKE GOULD, Past Grand Warden of England, Freemasonry in general, and the United Grand Lodge of England in particular, has suffered a severe loss. Whereever Freemasonry is known and practiced, there the name of Bro. GOULD is known and honored. His writings have been translated into many languages, and have become part of the literature of the Craft. His life was an interesting and varied one. In early manhood he served his country as a soldier, and took part in the China War in 1860, and later in suppressing the Taeping rebellion.
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Leaving the army, he became a barrister, and for some years .practiced his profession in London. • -He did not. however, long continue to practice law; and. ultimately settled down to those literary pursuits which were far more, congenial to his mind, and which will for all time keep his memory green in the minds of Freemasons. To these he brought liis great natural gifts, strengthened and enlarged by his wide and-varied experiences, patience and assiduity, a readyfacility for discerning the truth amidst a multitude of errors, and a courago. which did not hesitate to alter his opinions when satisfied by the light of further investigation that he had been wrong. * *• * He died full of years, after a life well spent, leaving behind him a host of friends to moiirn his loss and revere his memory. . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in his address gave some of t h e m o s t practical a n d sensible advice of which t h e p r e s e n t times h a v e m a d e a record: We are on the eve, I believe, of times which call for the exhibition of the greatest courage and supreme fortitude, and I trust we will meet the occasion with strength and prudence. I want you to be temperate in word and action, and above all in expenditure. Kever was there a time when the British Empire had been called upon to exercise true domestic economy like the present. I ask you to reduce your expenditure on pleasures; even if the box at the theater be replaced by a seat a t the picture show there must still be moderation. Let the glare of the stage lights be discarded, and more social intercourse exist between man and man and family and family. We must go back to simpler conditions, and. above all. we must put a stop to this waste and wicked expenditure and the attendant increase in the cost of living. * * * Let us always remember that our duty does not end with the members of the Craft. I t certainly begins with ourselves and our brethren; but those virtues should reach and influence all those with whom we come in contact, so that at the last peace, love and harmony should reign supreme in a world -where the true brotherhood of man has complete recognition. T h e business of G r a n d Lodge is in t h e m a i n o r d i n a r y r o u t i n e . T h e poor, u n f o r t u n a t e a n d distressed a r e cared for as generously as seems possible u n d e r their s y s t e m . T h e r e is a Roll of H o n o r k e p t of all t h e b r e t h r e n who a r e in t h e service of their c o u n t r y , a n d e v e r y t h i n g indicates t h a t neither c o u n t r y n o r Craft a r e u n m i n d f u l of t h e d u t i e s of citizenship t o w a r d h i m w h o h a t h b o r n e t h e h e a t , b u r d e n or suffering which seldom fails t o afflict t h e soldier or t h o s e d e p e n d e n t u p o n h i m . W e n o t e opposite m a n y n a m e s t h e word " K i l l e d , " or i n m a n y cases, " W o u n d e d , " telling t h e s t o r y of •future suffering a n d o u t l a y for y e a r s t o come. T h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e Philippines was recognized. T h e r e is n o R e p o r t on Correspondence. M.-.W.-. B r o . T h e H o n . C. CARTY-SALMON, G r a n d M a s t e r , Melbourne. R.-. W.-. Bro. C. J. BARROW, P . - . D . - . G . - . M / . , Grand Secretary,
Melbourne.
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VIRGINIA-1916. Lodges, 322; members, 25,547; net gain, 813. . ] Richmond, February 8, 9, 10, 1916. The Grand Master being unable to attend, Grand Lodge, through the' Grand Secretary, sent a telegram "expressing regrets of the Grand Lodge at his enforced absence, and conveying the love and sympathy of the entire Craft, and their hope for his complete restoration to perfect health and strength.. The address of the Grand Master was read by proxy. Deputy Grand Master JAMES ALSTON CABELL reported his official acts.
The Grand Master rendered twenty-three decisions. M.'.W.'. PHILIP K . BAUMAN, in the name and on behalf of Bro.
JOHN F . EARLY, of Cuba, presented Grand Lodge with a gavel made of
ebony and rosewood. In addition to thanks and appreciation, Bro. EARLY was advised that the gavel was used at this Communication.
The Grand Master was absent, sick in Arkansas, and at the annual election was succeeded in office by the Deputy Grand Master, JAMES ALSTON CABELL.
CORRESPONDENCE.—-The most interesting feature of the Virginia volume is Past Grand Master Jos. W. EGSLESTON'S Report on Corre-
spondence. In the " Foreword " of his 1916 report, he first takes up the topic of "mouth to e a r " instruction, later giving a few of the many facts in regard to the body cited by some " t h e Mother Grand Lodge." But it is too good to garble, and we give the latter part of his introductory just as it comes from the Virginia copy, commending it, as he does, to "studious young Masons:" Another matter of interest, little known, is the relation of Virginia Masonry to what we fondly call the Mother Grand Lodge of 1717. The fact is that, while our descent can be traced back to that source, the Grand Lodge of Virginia repudiated and held it clandestine more than one hundred years ago. This Grand Lodge was formed in 1717 in London by four lodges, and for years seems to have had no thought of territorial jurisdiction, even at home. The idea evidently was to organize and keep records for the first time, and this was a then modern innovation, so that one or more seceding bodies dubbed them •' Modern Masons." These seceding bodies formed the Grand Lodge of "Ancient York Masons," or " Grand Lodge of All England," and were also called the " AthoU" Grand Lodge. They claimed to be the legitimate successors of what they called the "Grand Lodge at York.' We know that there was a lodge there as early as 1630, the constitution of which was in existence and ia its possession in 1777. The feud between the Ancients or York Grand Lodge (All England) and the Moderns (England. London, 1717) continued with bitterness till 1813, when they came together. In 1798 the Grand Lodge of Virginia passed the following ' Gen Begulation." I t may be found, page 114, in " Masonic Laws," by JAMES H E N DERSON, Master of Manchester Lodge No. 14 (afterwards Grand Secretary) This was our Digest of that day. It reads: " 7th. If any member of a lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge shall visit or work in any lodge of Masons commonly called Modern Masons, or any lodge of Masons not working agreeably to the ancient usages of York Masons, he shall be reprimanded by the lodge to which he belongs; and if he should afterwards be guilty of a similar offense, he shall be expelled from the lodge and excluded from the benefits of Masonry."
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The above is written as a partial answer to the often asl^ed question: " W h a t does 'Yorlc Masonry' mean, and why do we call ourselves 'York Masons'?" Some writers dispute the existence of a controlling force a t York in ancient times, and essays have been written on both sides of the controversy. Most probably the Masons of that whole region held there what is often alluded to as " T h e General Assembly of Masons," to choose their Grand Master. They published nothing, perhaps recorded nothing. But if this is not true, how did this "All England" " Y o r k " schism ever arise? Now, studious young Masons, rouse yourselves and delve for the real facts. Anyhow, Virginia Masons have always called themselves "Ancient York Masons." Kansas for 1915 is fully reviewed by Bro. EGGLESTON in his 1916 report. Speaking of Kansas masonically, he says: "Notwithstanding they were among the first, if not the very first offenders in the United States, by adopting the use of a cypher, they seem to be away behind those who maintain in its purity our hoary mouth to ear system." Andthen he introduces in support of his statement the edict issued by Grand Master CHANDLER of date July 15, 1914, and cortjments as follows: As colleges have made entrance to the learned professions more and more difficult, an ever-increasing number have sought admission, and were they to reverse that course, and thereby cheapen the dignity, those numbers would correspondingly fall ofit. So in Masonry, the very labor necessary to learning from oral instruction results i n ' a proper pride in proficiency and accuracy. He takes a page from the Kansas volume, introducing it thus: "From Bro. ALFRED W . BENSON'S oration we get these gems;" (taking what he said about country and "How shall a man and a Mason serve his country?") and he comments: In line with the above we Virginians are sometimes accused of pride in being Virginians and of being somewhat vain of thfe fact, and there is truth in it: but it is nothing b u t patriotism, beginning where, like charity, it should begin—at home. No man can be a patriot who does not love his own State and his own fireside. This is well illustrated by Bro. MILLEB in his review of Virginia, 1914, (where Grand Master ANDREWS saw little chance for an uniform code, or universal ritual unless the other jurisdictions will recognize that we have the best) and where we said: " That is just the way the Kansas fellows feel about it, and it seems to us Virginia and Kansas are equally right." The General Grand idea is entirely chimerical. We believe in the millennium. We know enough about war to have an intense conviction t h a t it should be an excellent preparation for the millennium. But just think of what an universal slaughter of the innocents will be necessary to pave the way for the General Grand! If it were not that—like, Bro. EGGLESTON^we "detest controversy," we would begin with the Hebraic origin with K I N G SOLOMON as the First Grand Enunciator of Equality and Fraternity. His recognition of the .QUEEN OF SHEBA, imparting to her his wisdom so that ever since her descendants have been noted in like particular. But we pass that up, and only refer to the innocents who now date the beginning of Masonry from the meeting of
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the revolutionists at the "Goose and Gridiron," of " t h e four lodges a t London and Westminster, as, for many years succeeding 1717 they styled themselves." Bro. EGGLESTON has performed a notable service in his Virginia side-light on the London and Westminster body. Massachusetts could perform a like service if she would explain how under Bro. PRICE'S authority to constitute "brethren who had been regularly made into lodges," he proceeded to make Masons out of t h e eight profanes who, with said PRICE, constituted nine of the nineteen, members of the lodge instituted by him, and could fix an undisputed date when the lodge was instituted. But we cannot tarry longer except to note Bro. E.'s last word: " I t is essentially Hebraic, however, Bro. M.; so there!" Yes! and also Egyptian, Greek, Roman, European and United States. And for ranking origin of legitimate Grand Lodge Masonry, the United States stands as she did in her race against the yachts of the world—undeniably first. M.'.W.'. JAMES ALSTON CABELL, Grand Master, Columbia.
R.-. W.-. CHARLES A. NESBITT, Grand Secretary, Richmond. M.-.W.-. JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, . Grand Correspondent, Richmond. Next Annual, Richmond, February 13, 1917.
WASHINGTON —1916. Lodges, 196; members, 21,698; net gain, 974. Tacoma, June 13, 1916. M.'.W.'. ROBERT L . SEBASTIAN, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We always read, but seldom find space, for any part of the welcomes indulged in at the "opening." We trust those who can, will not omit reading W.\ Bro. EARL A. RICHARDSON'S classic reference to European war conditions, which he compares with those granted us in this country. In closing it he said: " W e are yet more profoundly grateful to that Divine Providence which wisely provides that all men should not be bereft of their reason at the same time, and which grants you the gracious privilege of convening here today in peace and harmony." Grand Master SEBASTIAN'S address takes up systematically and discusses capably and interestingly the various topics suggested by his administration. Though hoping and intending to be present at the annual meeting of the Washington Memorial Association at Alexandria for 1916, he was unable to attend as the representative of the Grand Lodge from the State named, for that great man and patriot and eminent Mason, and for the further reason that it would take him back to where his boyhood was spent and Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, of which his father had been a member.
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August 7, 1915, he constituted "William H . Upton Naval and Military Lodge'No. 206, at Bremerton, Washington,, a very memorable ciccasion, made doubly interesting by a most.interesting biographical sketch by Past Grand Master JOHN.ARTHUR of his former partner Judge UPTON, for whom the lodge was named. Past Grand Master RALPH C. MCALLASTER, Committee on Correspondence, reported adversely on the application for recognition of the Independent and Regular National Grand Lodge of France, and the report of the committee was adopted. We find a report from Grand Historian GORHAM, part of which is a letter from Mrs. LOUISA GOULD, in which she states that her husband, ROBERT F R E K E GOULD, "did write an account of the life of Mr. UPTON,
but I am unable to find it." Mrs. GOULD is prosecuting a search for it. i t is to be hoped that it will be found. None of his contemporaries was better fitted to pass judgment upon the life, character and masonic standing of WILLIAM H . UPTON than ROBERT F R E K B GOULD, and we
trust that the memorial may be found. If it is, it doubtless will be one of the brightest pages in the masonic history of the Craft in Washington. We note the adoption of another reportby the historian, from which we.infer that his second revival will bite off more than can be masticated at present. He says of one of the proposed points of the revival: " N o t until such a revival will degrees cease to be called masonic which have been conferred in a body of men which fails to recognize " t h a t as a fundamental law, and a part of the body of Masonry, that no inquiry <;an be made of a petitioner for degrees as to the creed or sect or society or peoples to which he belongs or with which he affiliates." M.'. W.'. Bro. JOHN ARTHUR presented a model memorial of ROBERT CROSBY H I L L , who, on May 10, 1916, was the senior Past
Grand Master, when he departed this life. The memorial is not â&#x20AC;˘couched in the language of eulogy; and yet what better eulogy could the distinguished brother have than is portrayed in the annual address given by him when Grand Master in 1877, from which M.'. W.'. Bro. ARTHUR quotes.
A patriotic brother presented the brethren of Grand Lodge with .buttonhole flags on June 14th, "Flag Day," which won him the â&#x20AC;˘applause of Grand Lodge, and dressed the ranks in preparation for a masterful address on "Mastership through Symbols;" in the language of the speaker's concluding words: "Mastership can be attained only by the fullest and finest accomplishment of one's personal responsibility." Grand Orator THOMPSON drew liberally on CARLYLE, making a very strong presentation of his topic. Committee on Correspondence found nothing in the Mendoza protest to warrant a change in the Grand Lodge recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. An " I n Memoriam" appreciation of W. J. CHETWODE CRAWLEY
was presented by Grand Historian GORHAM, and ordered printed in the Proceedings.
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. . The Past Master's degree-was. an object, of interest and report by the Custodian. , • • The Correspondence Report is by Past Grand Master RALPH C . MCALLASTER, and contains excerpts from the various jurisdictions on topical matters; that from Kansas being from Grand Master BURDICK on dispensation for "degrees out of'time," which is taken quite fully. The concluding part of M!.\ W.'. Bro. BURDICK'S address is also taken.
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Temple at Seattle, November 25,1915. M.-.W.-. GEORGE R . MALCOLM, Grand Master, Walla Walla, R.'. W.'. HORACE W . TYLER, Grand Secretary, Tacoma. M.". W.'. RALPH C . MCALLASTER, Grand Correspondent, Seattle.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA —1915-16. Lodges, 91; members, 4,108; loss, 11. Boulder, July 22,1915. M.-.W.-. Bro. C. O. L. RILEY, Archbishop of Perth, Grand Masteir. We enjoy reading after the Bishop. He is a delightful character, full of the milk of human kindness, evidently a noble exemplar of Christianity and Masonry, and yet it is a personal gratification to one with more alloy in his makeup to find that nevertheless the one he praises and esteems so highly, in his utterances practically concedes, as TERENCE did, what we all must confess: Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto (I am a man; I deem nothing human foreign to me); and yet after all, we know beyond conjecture that when the test would be made that he, as all good men the world over would do, as the soldiers in our Civil War did, obey the law, "If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink." And . Besides we must not forget that in this war we are neutrals, and should hold the scales in equipoise as well as poor human nature will permit. We note the record fails to indicate the presence of the Grand Representative of Kansas. The Board of Benevolence shows a splendid record of work done, the list of recipients showing that thirty-seven orphan children, two aged brethren, and one aged widow were among the recipients. From an annual interest income earned by the fund, annuities in force amounting to £422 per annum, are being paid. The Committee on Correspondence, consisting of chairman J. D. STEVENSON and seven others, in presenting their annual report say it embraces the review of fifty-two Grand Lodges of the English-speaking world, and add:
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The American masonic view of the great war is very interesting, and reference is made to it in almost every Grand Master's address. On that account, if on no other, the report is commended to the brethren as being well worth perusal and study. U n d e r C a n a d a , B r o . F . A. M C M U L L E N calls a t t e n t i o n to a custom in one lodge t h a t seems w o r t h y of i m i t a t i o n : One lodge is commended for holding an " Occasional Attenders" night, when all brethren who only rarely attend lodge are induced to "come around" and make a big muster. The "occasionals" are treated well, resulting in many of . them becoming "regulars." K a n s a s for 1915 is t r e a t e d to a n excellent review of m o r e t h a n four pages b y B r o . C. G. M O R R I S , consisting of. a well-prepared analysis of t h e K a n s a s Proceedings, together with choice selections from G r a n d M a s t e r C H A N D L E R ' S address, including t h e opening, r e m a r k s on masonic trials, a n d w h a t he said a b o u t t h e erection of " a suitable fire-proof office, l i b r a r y a n d m u s e u m . " T h e reviewer gives details of t h e r e p o r t of t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e , s a y i n g in conclusion: " T h e i n s t i t u t i o n a p p e a r s to b e financially s t r o n g , for t h e r e ar.e m o r t g a g e loans a m o u n t i n g t o $54,400." He then says: The foregoing extracts on the state of the Craft generally throughout the Kansas jurisdiction are informative, but the oration by Bro. A. W. BENSON is a production of great eloquence and power. We can only make extracts, unfortunately, but they will, we trust, convey some idea of the masterly manner in which the speaker dealt with his subject, "A Vision of Life and Brotherhood." A n d t h e n follows extended excerpts familiar t o t h e K a n s a n s who h e a r d or r e a d t h e inimitable a n d e l o q u e n t a d d r e s s . T h e K a n s a s Correspondence R e p o r t is referred t o in a m a n n e r t o w a r r a n t K a n s a s consideration. After a reference t o t h e s e v e n t y reviews forming t h e report, he a d d s : Much time and care has been devoted to their compilation, and they form a valuable appendix to the volume which contains a record of work of which " K a n s a s " may well be proud. K a n s a s m a k e s courteous s a l u t a t i o n t o " C; G. M . " a n d t h e W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a c o m m i t t e e , a n d extends r e g a r d s for its r a r e courtesy a n d appreciation. M.-.W.-. C H A R L E S 0 . L . R I L E Y , D . D . , G r a n d M a s t e r , P e r t h . R.-. W.". J . D . S T E V E N S O N , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d Correspondent,. Perth.
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WEST VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1915. Lodges, 148; m e m b e r s , 18,827; n e t gain, 1,073. F a i r m o n t , N o v e m b e r 10, 1 1 , 1915. M.-. W.-. W I L L I A M T . I C E , J R . , Grand Master, I n t h e conclusion of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, where he discussed some of t h e basic principles of t h e F r a t e r n i t y , he well e n u n c i a t e d one of its peculiarities: The best Mason you may Icnow does solicit men to seek admission into the Order. Not by word of mouth, but by reason of the fact that others seeing his good deeds, observing his daily life, characterized by high aims and an interest in the welfare of his fellowman. are influenced to gain a Itnowledge of those truths which tend to improve and ennoble their possessor. He who exemplifles in life the principles of Masonry will irresistibly draw men into the Order. T h e r e p o r t of G r a n d Secretary J O H N M . C O L L I N S , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r (and G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e for K a n s a s ) , w a s , as expected, v e r y full and complete, y e t so a d m i r a b l y arranged a n d condensed t h a t five pages sufficed to include all its c o n t e n t s . T h e A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n was the fiftieth a n n i v e r s a r y of t h e organization of t h e G r a n d Lodge of West Virginia, a n d t h o u g h b y t h e destruction of t h e T e m p l e a t Wheeling, t h e celebration w a s a b a n d o n e d , a p a r t of t h e proposed celebration was retained, to w i t : t h e delivery of a historical sketch showing t h e organization of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Masons of W e s t Virginia. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r G E O R G E W . A T K I N S O N prepared t h e paper, which is entitled " A Half C e n t u r y Sketch of t h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d Lodge, A. P . & A. M . of t h e S t a t e of West Virginia." T h e sketch is prefaced b y a brief foreword as to t h e origin of t h e society, followed b y a brief s t a t e m e n t as t o t h e origin of Grand Lodges, followed b y a brief historic account of t h e conventions called a n d held for t h e p u r p o s e of organization, which c u l m i n a t e d in t h e election April 12, 1865, a t F a i r m o n t , of G r a n d Lodge officers, who were thereafter installed on t h e second W e d n e s d a y of M a y , 1865, a t Wheeling, b y M.-.W.'. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W I L L I A M B . T H R A L L , of Ohio.
Bro. A T K I N S O N tells in a delightful m a n n e r t h e story of t h e a p p o i n t m e n t b y t h e G r a n d Lodge of W e s t Virginia a t its Annual C o m m u n i c a tion in N o v e m b e r , 1868, of D e p u t y Grand M a s t e r B E N J A M I N F . M A R T I N and Senior G r a n d W a r d e n R O B E R T W H I T E as a commission t o visit t h e G r a n d Lodge of Virginia, conveying t h e fraternal regards a n d well wishes of t h e i r West Virginia b r e t h r e n a n d request a t its h a n d s recognition of t h e legitimacy a n d regularity of t h e newly c o n s t i t u t e d G r a n d Lodge, T h e y were received in a m o s t fraternal m a n n e r , a n d after full consideration, t h e m o t h e r G r a n d Lodge, on December 16, 1868, a d o p t e d a m o n g others t h e following u t t e r a n c e :
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Resolved, That this Grand Lodge hereby recognizes the said Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and extends to her pur fraternal and masonic recognition, and cordially recommends her to all other Grand Masonic Bodies in correspondence with this Grand Lodge. ' ' '
The sketch is a long one, and full'of historic'interest; the grand fact in it all consists in the realization that they met as Masons should, and acted and parted in the good old masonic way. [ Bro. ATKINSON has performed a valuable service to the Craft in his historic compilation. The Report on Correspondence is again by M.'.W.'. Bro. GEO. W. ATKINSON, the committee, and Kansas for 1915 receives the usual courteous consideration.Grand Master CHANDLER and Grand Secretary WILSON'S work are highly praised. Noting our reviews of West Virginia for years 1913, 1914, he says it is entirely proper at all times to kill two birds with one stone. It, however, taxes me to the utmost to hit one with two stones;" and he compliments us with the credit of being "ambidextrous." ' â&#x20AC;˘ Quoting our review of West Virginia, where we said, " Grand Master LYNCH reads a very serious lecture to certain of the brethren who needed one on the subject of profanity," Bro. A. remarks: The Mason who takes the name of GOD in vain, raises the question of the fact of his being a Mason, or at the least, whether he was properly miade a Mason. But, after all, Bro. MTLi,ER,that serious lecture was none too serious. I t strucic a hot wire that extended from Maine to California, and from the pine-clad hills of Maine to the lagoons of Florida; and it is hoped will produce abimdant fruit all over this goodly land of ours, and even across the seas. What's the use of "cussing" anyhow, or anywhere?
If that is a conundrum we give it up. Our ancient brethren used to'exact a penalty for the use of a profane word. In certain localities it might be wise to restore the ancient custom. Commenting on our statistical tables, and noting a net gain of 72,716 over the year before, Bro. ATKINSON wisely remarks: " W e are surely 'going some.' " M.-.W.'. T. WILBUR HENNEN, Grand Master, Fairmont. M.-. W.'. JOHN M . COLLINS, Grand Secretary, Charleston. M.-.W.-. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, Grand Correspondent, Washing-
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WISCONSIN —1916. Lodges, 274; members, 31,866; net gain, 1,315. • Milwaukee, June 13, 1916. M.'.W.'. GEORGE 0 . KELLOGG, Grand Master. After roll call, Rev. W. H. DECKER, from the Grand Lodge of Cuba, was introduced at the altar by Past Grand Master JAMES G . MoNAHAN, and accorded the Grand Honors. Bro. DECKER is a member of Santa Fe Lodge, Isle of Pines. Later, at a convenient season, Bro. DECKER entertained the brethren of Grand Lodge with an interesting account of the Isle of Pines and its Masonry, and then presented to Grand Lodge a gavel and block made from the nine native woods of the Island, and also presented to Grand Secretary PERRY a cane made of the native wood of the Island and known as "redle." The gifts are suitably inscribed. Bro. DECKER appeared as the special representative of the Grand Master, and so impressed his hearers with the "words of wisdom and brotherly kindness of the distinguished visitor," that he was unanimously made an honorary member of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The Grand Master's address is one of the best of the year. I t is an able, comprehensive and dignified retrospect, not only of his official duties and acts, but of a world outlook from a masonic viewpoint. We note the action of the Jurisprudence Committee on the decisions of the Grand Master, and were prepared for its failure to approve Decision No. 4, which read: " A Fellow Craft cannot be an active pallbearer at amasonic funeral, nor, according to our law, can he join in a masonic funeral procession." The Committee on Obituaries made a model report, weighing in the balances 'of truth four estimable and lovable characters: Past 'Grand Masters JAMBS E . DURGIN (1908), NEWTON M . LITTLEJOHN
(1890, 1891), DAVID H . WRIGHT (1904), and that unswerving loyalist to the Landmarks, Grand Lecturer JACOB DRBHBR. We take these thoughts: " T h e man who thinks it weak to sob in the presence of sorrow is not the child of strength or greatness. The man who cannot feel the pathos of life, its sadness, its anguish, has failed to read the old, old story of the Gospel, that is full of tears." Again, of one in his ninety-third year: " H e died in the possession of his mental faculties, full of honors, surrounded by the members of his family, and remembered by a host of friends." One of these men we knew. We loved his character before we knew him personally, and we are glad to read, and commend to the emulation of our Kansas brethren what the Grand Lodge of Masons of Wisconsin says of its late Past Grand Master. His portrait, presented to Grand Lodge at its 1916 session, has inscribed upon its name-plate this testimonial:
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To have lived for almost a century of time so uprightly that all men had learned to love him; to have lived all these years without an enemy; to have made no croolsed paths along life's highway; to have shed the sweet fragrance of brotherly love all the way from the cradle to the grave; to have fed the hungry with the spiritual bread of life; to have bound up the wounds of the afBicted with cheering words of faith and hope; to have clothed the naked with the broad mantle of charity, is a priceless inheritance few men have left behind. All these things DAVID HUSTED WRIGHT did well.
The record shows that Bro. WRIGHT was born July 9, 1820, and died March 7, 1916. We notice that Grand Lodge had plenty of time to accord by unanimous action the Grand Honors " t o three stalwart craftsmen, who are never found wanting in their loyalty to Masonry and to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin." Our special interest in the paragraph is inspired by mention of Past Grand Treasurer JONATHAN H . EVANS, who was "Bro. JONATHAN"
to a host of his schoolmates at Platteville long before he or they had any conception of the beauty of Masonry; and they who remain all call him " B r o . JONATHAN" yet. From the report of the offer of Bro. WILLARD A. VAN BRUNT
and Dousman Home we learn that the Supreme Court has affirmed the Circuit Court decree, and the Grand Lodge stands to receive two hundred thousand dollars as a basis for income for the Masonic Home. We note a resolution by Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS to fine any lodge failing to be represented at the Annual the sum of ten dollars. Action to be taken next year. Scheme is a good one. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS presents his
nineteenth report. Before Grand Lodge adjourned we noticed two significant facts: 1st. The Grand Secretary reported concerning Bro. JENKS' Correspondence Report that " t h e usual three hundred copies were printed in advance of the session, but the demand exceeded the supply; arid we now take notice that we must have five hundred copies next year." 2d. That the Grand Chaplain called attention to Bro. JENKS' report, a copy of which, under the Wisconsin rule, had been placed in his hands, and a lesson of the gravest importance to the Craft was promptly called to their attention. We are glad to note the Wisconsin brethren have a chance to read and reflect. And the men who should have that first should be the men interested enough in Masonry to attend Grand Lodge, and learn its latest word in masonic advancement. Kansas for 1916 takes up four pages of Bro. JENKS' valuable space. Quoting what Bro. BURDICK said on the topic of reimbursement for relief expended for the members of a local lodge, he says:
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The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin has always taken this position, and has further resolved that in case the lodge to which a brother receiving assistance belongs is not able to make reimbursement, the Grand Lodge will come to its assistance and bear a portion of the burden. This attitude makes it more certain that a Wisconsin Mason sojourning away from home, will receive relief in case of necessity.
The conclusion of Grand Master BURDICK'S address is taken entire; the "suitable building for Kansas" is discussed, and the Grand Secretary's fire-proof safes for the lodges receives comment. The Kansas-Philippine Islands report of the Kansas committee receives consideration and this comment: "There can be no doubt of the correctness of his conclusions." What we said about not confining ourselves to the strict rule of masonic legitimacy in our European war charities, is excerpted approvingly. Bro. JENKS concludes with a pleasant reference to the unending task of the correspondent, and the enjoyable anticipations of the work. M.\ W.'. CYRUS S . STOCKWELL, Grand Master, Neillsville. R.-. W.". WILLIAM W . PERRY, Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. M.'.W.'. ALDRO JENKS, Grand Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 12, 1917.
CONCLUSION. Your committee has discussed the various topics of interest to the Craft where the same have been raised in the various masonic jurisdictions reviewed by us, and lack of space forbids further reference than to say briefly, that the masonic outlook in the United States has never been brighter, more cheering, or more indicative of zeal for the Craft in increased membership, and never has there been manifested on the part of the Craft a more tender care for the distressed of the Fraternity, or a more general devotion to the interests of humanity generally, than there have been during the year just closed. The sympathies of the Craft have been extended not only to the brethren of the Fraternity, but also to humanity in general in other lands, where there have been suffering and loss from desolation and devastation by reason of war. The signs of promise for the Fraternity for the year 1917 just entered upon are brighter than for any of those which have preceded it. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M . MILLER,
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CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
Latest Grand Lodge statistics of membersliip as compared with last previous report, sliowing latest net gain. Prepared for tlie February, 1917, report by Past Grand Master M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , Kansas Committee on Correspondence. U N I T E D STATES. MASONIC. M E M B E R S H I P .
Grand
Lodge.
N o r t n DalJOta* Ohio
Philippine Islands...
Utah
No. of Lodges.
Year.
Last Previous Report.
Last Report.
Net Gain.
557' 24 563 377 129 110 22 30 233 661 63 . 847 500 526 . 412 597 227 205116 265 436 260 375 639 104 267 21 80 196 50 852 436 109 541 437 141 497 6
1915 1916 1915 1915 1916 1916 1915 1915 - 1916 1915-10 1915-16 1916 1916 1910 1917 1915 1916 1916 1915 1915 1916 1916 1916 1916 1915 1910 1916 1916 1916 1915-16 1916 1916 1916 1915 1910 1916 1915 1916
27,548 2,565 20,962 55,382 17,422 25,372 3,423 9,994 12,061 41,497 4,413 139,271 70,014 51,785 44,062 42,139 16,885 30,884 16,464 67,901 78,857 30.442 20,073 63,966 8,228 22.305 1,975 10,910 40,569 3,564 192,463 23,968 9,593 101,185 27.253 14,215 115,460 • 582
27,916 2,008 20,706 • 57,856 18,175 25,983 3,541 10,171 12,724 42,749 4,811 148,055 73,720 53,969 45,684 43.387 17,768 31,328 17,112 70,254 82,551 31,903 20,334 66,853 8.981 23.664 1,977 11,058 42,257 3,737 197,423 25,030 10,055 107,039 27,788 14,779 120,576 701
2,474 753611 118 177 663 1,252 398 8,784 3,706 2,184 1,622 1.248 883 444 648 2,353 3,694 1,461 261 2,887 753 1,359 2 148 1,688 173 4,960 1,061 462 3,834 635 564 5,116 119
37 262 142 457 892 20 103 322 196 148 274 34
1916 1915 1916 1916 1915-16 1916 1916 1916 1916 1915 1916 1916
9,194 16,274 11,163 28,081 65,897 2,448 14,055 24.734 20,724 17,754 30,551 3,316
9,466 16,712 11,709 28,300 68,324 2,473 14.241 25,547 21,098 18,827 31,860 3,518
272 438 546 219 2,427 25 186 813 • 974 1,073 1,315 202
1,707,340
1,775,509
14,860 Total U. S D e d u c t t o t a l n e t loss
368 103 196
196 196
65,982 •Figures 1916—too late for review.
Decrease
1916-17. •
249
CoRBE^poNDENCE—APPENDIX.
GRAND-LODGES'IN FOREIGN'-COUNTRIES'-R^ICOGNIZED T H E G R A N D L O D G E OP KANSAS.
Grand
No.of Lodges.
Lodge.
Alberta*
Year.
Last • Previous Report:
Last 'Report.
Net Gain'.
30 77 449
1916 1916 1916
6,672 •7,697 58,983
7,166 ' 7,797 61,062
494 100 2,079
93
1914r-15 1916 1915 1916 1916 1915 1915 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1915 1915-16
4,910
6,183
273
7,242 1,084 3,536 20,478 13,435 6,765 819 8,153 2,290 6,705
7,241 1,149 3,685 21,.502 13,622 6,855 . 854 8,255 2,510 7,117
65 149 1,024 187 90 35 102 220 412
5,702
5,857
155
14,193 4,119
15,220 4,108
1,027
2,625
172,783
179,183
6,412 12
Totals U. S
2,625 14,860
172,783 1,707,340
179,183 1,775,509
6,400 65,982
Grand Total
17,485
1,880,123
1,954,692
72,582
Chile England
'.
Mexico (Y.-.G.-.L.-.) N e w Zealand*
Scotland!
76 IS 40 260 203 74 15 65 66 121 627 77 . 187 91
T o t a l foreign m e m -
• F i g u r e s 1916—too l a t e for review. tDecrease. J N o figures given.
• •
BY
Decrease
1
11 12
250
CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
February,
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. U N I T E D STATES AND FOREIGN MASONIC
MEMBERSHIP.
Prepared byM.".W.\ M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , Kansas Correspondent. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
Utah
Grand Chapter.
Grand Comd'y. •
27,916 2,668 20,766 57,856 18,175 25,983 3,541 10,171 12,724 42,749 4,811 148,055 73,720 53,969 45,684 43,387 17,768 31,328 17,112 70,254
4,400 772 4,378 13,608 5,742 9,877 1,222 3,552 2,538 9,236 1,339 43,248 19,519 14,079 11,221 9,831 4,095 10,536 4,133 25,096
942 *G. G. C. 529 3,233 1,233 6,232 *G. G. C. *G. G. C. 343 1,227 *G. G. C. 9,742 10,024 2,769 2,075 2,026 680 4,904 1,809 9,388
82,551 31,903 20,334 66,853 8,981 23,664 1,977 11,058 42,257 3,737 197,423 25,030 10,055 107,039 27,788 14,779 120,576 701
24,833 9,496 4,272 15,237 2,362 5,105 492 4,599 7,917 1,171 41,222 3,953 2,885 39,136 5,655 4,189 35,961
8,981 1,651 2,357' 3,212 394 1,828 *G. C. 2,664 1,311 *G. C. 7,373 649 322 19,690 1,459 911 6,695
9,466 16,712 11,709 28,300 65,809 2,473 14,241 25,547 • 21,698 18,827 31,866 3,518
4,641 3,380 3,705 5,745 20„502 721 4,492 7,341 4,666 7,133 12,062 996
2,773 1,208
1,775,509
•
* 1,205 19,193
* 1,575
* 1,339
*No r e t u r n s . tLast returns. u s e e Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
18,618 -9,521 4,859 2,055 7,244 1,534 2,941 *G. E n c . 2,819 3,591 727 23,309 1,947 1,649 18,704 2,644 1,942 24,289 *G E n c .
H
1,687 1,982 1,992 6,576 483 2,818 3,579 2,524 4,313 5,665 718
147,741* 3,795 tl,532
243,987
483,338
149,273
245,450
*
1,775,509
2,032 510 1,486 7,708 3,428 4,267 *G. E n c . 1,635 1,397 3,802 753 19,407 8,261 7,691 6,621 5,116 1,153 5,767 2,223
482,291 tl,047
Subordinate G.. Encampment.. T o t a l m e m b e r s h i p U. S. A
Grand Council.
tl.463
1916-17.
'
251
CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX. FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand Lodge.
Grand Chapter.
7,166 7,797 61,062 5,183
Mexico (York Grand Lodge)....
*
Grand Comd'y.
801
* 19,179
*
.
Grand Council.
•
7,241 1,149 3,685 21,502 13,622 6,855 854 8,255 2,510 7,117
* * * * G. G. C. 919
*
1,583 tl,515
-* 1,680
*
5.857 15,220 4,108 179,183 1,775,509 1,954,692
*No returns. tLast returns. llSee Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
*
973 t50,000* •
*
76,650 483,338 559,988
t393
* tl89 tG. E.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
582 149,273 149,855
8,062 t3,195 1,300 * t250 *G. Enc.
** * * * * * * 1,828 150* * 14,785 245,450 260,235
INDEX TO CORRESPONDENCE REPORT.
A PAGE
Address. Lewis Cass 175 Address. A notable. G.'.M.". Kellogg 245 Aged member honored ($200)..156 Alabama 126 "Ancient" Grand Lodge 193 Archbishop Riley 241 Arizona 127 Arkansas ..128 Assistance 185, 187 Atkinson's history 243
B Bayliss' obsequies 197 Bedford, Grand Master 138 Benson, A. W., orator... 132, 162, 177, 184, 200, 206, 208, 223, 228, 229, 232, 238 Billy CuUom's widow 177 Block—on England's error 160 British Columbia 129 Brother Jonathan 246 Brown. Emeritus 149 Brown, S. A., appreciated 141 Burdick, W. L....134, 150, 153, 160, 166, 182, 189, 205, 215, =218, 220, 223, 224, 234
PAGE
Capper, Gov. A 134, 154, 160, 166, 189, 235 Chandler..162, 184, 200, 208, 228, 229, 238 Chase honored 165 Clark, Iowa appreciated 160 Carter, John M 169 Clandestine 127 Col. Mowbray and wife 202 Code, Masonic. Kansas 130 Collins, John A 19& Colorado 133 Connecticut 135' Cleveland, P.-. G.-. M.-., tribute to 159' Columbus—health certificates. 153 Corner Stone—Sunday 14T Cuba 136
D Davis, T. W.—Sit lux Declaration signers Delaware Dispensations District of Columbia Dual membership
Eggleston's foreword California 130 California—Bills of health 132, 162 Call to the colors... 129, 149, 186
170 172 138 231 139 196
176, 237
Flag 149, 152, 169, 183, 240 Flag. Mason's duty to 161 Florida 144
CoBBESPONDENCE—INDEX.
254
February,
F
K PAGE
PAGE
Foster. Orator, La '....164 France 126, 172, 183 Freemasons Parlimentary action 145 Fuller, D. B., P.-.G/.M/. 166, 177
Kansas Law—endorsed 157 Kansas Masonic Home 242 Kansas relief 225 Kansas Cor. Report.132, 140, 184 Kentucky 162 Kitchener's Army 143 Knepper—Smithton 150
G Gallagher on Correspondence.171 Georgia 146 General Grand 207, 238 German Grand Lodges 141 God—^Essential Foundation....168 Goodwin, Correspondent 231 Gould, R. F....139, 179, 235, 240 Granger's Code,._ 158 Grand Orator Bauerlin..... 128 Greenleaf, G/.M.134, 224
H Halfdan Bendeke Haughty Master—wafted Health Bill—Masonic Hepner Honor Roll Hughes, Matt. S., orator
200 174 139 180 217 132
I Idaho Illinois Inability to write—bars Indiana Indiana Mas. Home Innocent Iowa Iowa patriotic Ireland
148 151 198 154 ....155 127 158 158 161
K Kansas and Kentucky mixed..178 Kansas—A criticism 130 Kansas index....'. 189
L Lambertons Lodge incorporation Lookers—S. Dakota Louisiana
209 221 225 163
M Maine 165 Manitoba 167 Maryland 168 Massachusetts 170 Mass. eligibility rule endorsed..159 Marriage certificate unnecessary ....192 Masonic Cert. John Claypoole 159 Masonic Congress declined 153 Masonic Lecturers 182 McDonald—deceased 154, 157 McGrew—Durant 131-173 McConnell—Tennessee 227 Mexico :.173 Michigan 174 Minnesota 176 Minnesota Home 135 Mississippi 178 Montana 179
N Nebraska N. P. D Neutrality Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire
' 181 163 167 182 185 185
CORRESPONDENCE—
1916-17.
N PAGE
New Jersey New Mexico New South Wales New York New Zealand No place like home • North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia
187, 188 190 191 192, 194 195 197 197 199 201
O. E. S. Token & P. W 126 O. E. S 129, 135, 136, 140 Oglethorpe—Mason 146 Ohio .....203 Oklahoma .204 Old Photographs 204 Oregon 206 Orphans Home Ills 153
Past Master—What is a? Paxton Lodge, Miss Peace Peace with honor Pennsylvania Perkins, Marsh 0 187, Philippine Islands Pioneers—Frontier 180, Prince Edward Island Proceedings reviewed Proceedings—hypodermic
128 179 206 185 209 189 211 181 213 125 14 8
255
INDEX.
s •
PAGE
Saskatchewan Scheme. A chimerical Scotch Thistles Scotland Shirrefs french Sisters 129, South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Statistics Stone Mason..126, 146, 167, Stupidity—Dunderheaded Sullivan, John Sunday Corner Stone
217 183 140 219 189 218 219 221 223 127 168 135 186 235
T Tasmania 226 Tennessee 227 Term of office 128 The Woman did it 155 Texas appreciation 230 Texas 228 Texas to Heaven. Ball and chain necessary 174 Todd's condenser 177 Topography—Montana .-.180
u University—Washington Utah
129 230
V Quality not quantity 134 Quebec 214 Queensland .126, 128, 133, 169, 215 Recognition
126, 128, 129, 169, 172 Report Cor.—Baird 140 Rhode Island 216 Roderiguez 137, 150
Vermont 232 Vermont Law School 233, 234 Veterans 207 Victoria 235 Virginia 237 Visitations, general rule. 132, 133
w War ,...126, 185, 192 Wasgate, P.-.G.-.M.144 Washbon, Fred 148
256
CottBESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;INDEX.
February,
w
w PAGE
Washington 239. Washington Memorial 222 Wallis, Hamilton 187 Wellington, G/.M.-., G.-.G/. C....139 Western Australia 241 West Virginia 240 Wilson, A. K 189
PAOB
Withrow, G.-.M.Wisconsin Wright, David H Wroth, J. H
133 245 . 246 190
York Grand Lodge of Mexico.. 173
PROCEEDINGS OP THE
M;.W..GRAND LODGE OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS. SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, F E B R U A R Y 20 and 21, A. D. 1918, A. L. 5918.
VOLUME XVII. P A R T S . M.-.W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Master, Hiawatha. R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE M.'. W. â&#x20AC;¢. GRAND LODGE.
1918.
CHARLES E. LOBDELL, GRAND MASTER,
February 22, 1917, to February 21, 1918.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1918. M.-.W/. WILLIAM I. STUART R.-. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD R.'. W.'.HUGH P. FARRELLY R/. W.'.BEN S . PAULBN
Grand Master Hiawatha. Deputy Grand ikfasier ..Topeka. Grand Senior Worden ..Chanute. Grand Junior Warden.Fredonia.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer
R.-. W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON W.-.FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY W.-.JOHN MCCULLAGH W.'. RICHARD W . EVANS W.'.LEONARD C . HOHR W . ' . H U G H W . GILL W.-. WILLIAM A. GARVIN W.'.OSCAR A. BROWN W.".BERTMAN H . HOCKETT W.-. W. A M E E BURNETT
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand ..Grand Grand
Lawrence.
Secretary Topeka. Chaplain Abilene. Senior Deacon...Galena.. Junior Deacon ..Dodge City. Marshal Scandia. Sword Bearer ....Wichita. Senior Steward ..Troy. Junior Steward.McDonald. Pursuivant. BuckUn. Tyler Oberlin..
PLACE OF MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. The sixty-third Annual Communication of the M.'.W.".Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, will be held in the city of-Wichita, Kansas, on. the third Wednesday, being the 19th day of February, A. D . 1919, A. L. 5919, at 9 o'clock A. M.
PKES3 OF KETCIIESON PRINTING CO., LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
JVL-.W.. GRAND LODGB —OF—
A.F.&A.'M. OF KANSAS.
SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 20, 1918. The M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Annual Communication in Representative Hall, State Capitol, in the city of Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, the 20th day of February, A. D. 1918, A. L. 5918, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.-.W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL Grand Master Great Bend. R.-. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART Deputy Grand Master ..Hiawatha. R.-. W.-.OwEN J. WOOD Grand Senior Warden ..Topeka.. R.-. W;\HuGH P. FARRELLY Grand Junior Warden..Chanute. R.'. W.'.WiLLiAM FRANK MARCH..Grand Treasurer Lawrence. R.-. W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary ......Topeka. W.'.PRANCIS S. BLAYNEY Grand Chaplain Abilene. W . \ B E N S. PAULEN ' Grand Senior Deacow...Fredonia. W.'. JOHN H . SCHIERECK Grand Junior Deacon ..Dighton. W.'. C. ROY INGRAHAM Grand Marshal Yates Center. W.'.HARRY MAUGHERMAR.....'^Grond Sword Bearer ...Ellis. , W.'. WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, JR....Gra«d Senior Steward ..Kansas City. W.'. MAYER EPPSTEIN .'.. Grand Junior Steward..Great Bend. W.'.HARRY L . SHARP Grand Pursuivant ...Atehison. W.-.W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Oberlin. OPENING CEREMONY.
After the M.-.W.'. Grand Master had congregated the Grand Lodge, he stated that as he had been ill for some time he would be obliged to call upon the Deputy Grand Master to assume the Grand East and open the M.'. W.'.
480
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Grand Lodge, and also to preside over the deliberations of the same; thereupon, R.-. W/. WILLIAM I. STUART, DeputyGrand Master, assumed the chair of Grand Master. A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the R.-.W.-. Deputy Grand Master opened the M.-.W.-. Grand' Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Due Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNBY, Grand Chaplain. OPENING, PRAYER.
Almighty GoD, our Father, who art in heaven! We Thy sons are gathering from forests and quarries to read the designs on the trestleboard of Thy providence for another year, and we implore Thy wisdom and mercy to enable us to read their full significance. May Thy presence shine forth from the Great Altar Lights and illuminate our minds and hearts, for the earth is darkened with the smoke and the world is saddened by the carnage of contending nations as never before in history. The stress of it all is testing our religion, our civilization, and even the tenets of our Fraternity, and we are in sore need of divine wisdom, strength and love to enable us to hold them all with due courage-, energy, and devotion. Therefore, we implore Thy presence on this occasion and Thy special blessing upon all our deliberations during this Communication. O Lord GOD, we do need Thee; for Thou hast called home some upon whom we have depended so largely in the past for wise counsel and courageous leadership; that we deeply feel the loss, and our hearts are in sorrow for the great vacant places in our earthly temple. Be Thou our strength and wisdom until we regain our courage and reconsecrate our lives to Thy service. Bless our country and our nation. Give us a world-vision of true liberty, charity and righteousness, and the faith and courage to live for it and to die for it if need be in the working out of Thy plans for a better world. Bless our President, our Governor, and all those in authority with honesty, earnestness and efficiency in all things committed to their care. Lead our armies and pilot our navies to a "glorious and permanent peace on earth. Accept, we beseech Thee, the sacrifices of the Red Cross ministry, and the martyrdom of the nurses, and crown them with the glory which becometh angels of mercy and tenderness and devotion in sacrifice and service. Thou art a GOD of mercy; therefore we plead for a rich blessing on our Masonic Home. Abide with those who bear it on their hearts as a precious burden of love. GOD of our fathers, abide with us during this Grand Communication. Keep us and those from whom we are separated in health of body, mind, and soul, so that our dwelling together may be a season of pleasure and profit to all the Craft. To Thee be honor and glory forever and ever^ Amen.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
481
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The several Grand Representatives, as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials, were presented to the Grand Master by W.-. B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Senior Deacon, and Grand Representative of Tasmania, and introduced to the Grand Lodge. Proper acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M.'. W.". GILES H . LAMB, Past Grand Master, and Grand Representative of Texas. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.'.W.'.Grand Master extended a cordial welcome and invitation to all Master Masons to attend at this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.-. JOHN MCCULLAGH, chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: 1 our vL-uiViiViiLtec Oii v^rGuGHi-iaiS i^GgG icavc vG report the iC»iGv/ing members and representatives present and entitled to seats in this Grand Lodge: GRAND OFFICERS. M.'.W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART R.-. W.-. OWEN J. WOOD R.-. W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.-. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH R.-. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY
Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.-. W.-. W.-. •W.'. W.-. W.-.
B E N S. PAULEN... JOHN H . SCHIERECK C. ROY INGRAHAM HARRY MAUGHERMAR WILLIAM J. WRIGHT, J R MAYER EPPSTEIN
W.'. HARRY L . SHARP W.-. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Marshal. Sword Bearer. Senior Steward. Junior Steward.
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
482
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-. M.-.W.-.
MATTHEW M . MILLER MAURICE L . STONE PERRY M . HOISINGTON THOMAS G . FITCH EDWARD W . WELLINGTON HENRY F . MASON MARION K . BRUNDAGE ALEX. A. SHARP WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON ELRICK C. COLE WILLIAM L . BURDICK G I L E S H . LAMB
February, Year of Service. 1885 1898 1901 1904 1907 1908 1910 1911 1912 1913 !1915 1916
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. District No. R.-.W.-. L E S L I E L.'^RUDBBAUGH.. 1 R . - . W . - . J O H N H . CLARKE 3 R.-. W.-. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND 4 R.-.W.-. JAMES S. PELLETT 5 R.-. W.-. AMOS M . KENT 7 R.-.W.-.DERBYSHARPE 8 R.-.W.-. HUBERT H . HUBBARD..10 R.-.W.-.C. W. HENDERSHOT 11 R.-.W.-.DAVID M . HORKMANS..13 R.-.W.-. JOHN B . GORBUTT 14 R.-. W.-. EDWIN C. EAGLES .....16 R.-. W.-. ALBERT H.SHRADER 17 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM H . TESTER....18 R.-.W.-.GEO. T . MOHRBACHER..19 R.-.W.-.JAY N . WANAMAKER....20 R.-. W.-. G E O . W . MCCLELLAND..21 R.-. W.-. EDWARD D . PALMER 22 R.-.W.-. S. A. D . GEAUQUE 25 R.-.W.-.DERRELL S. CALL 26 R/.W.-.FRANK B.WOOD 27 R.-.W.-. E L L I S FINK 29 R.-. W.-. W. L. DAVENPORT 31 R.-.W.-.H. L. HUMPHREY 32 R.-.W.-.GEORGE G . HULTQVIST 33 R . - . W . - . A N D R A L G . NORRIS 35 R.-.W.-.HOMER T . HARDEN 36 R.-. W.-. H U G H B . DAVIS 37
District No. R.-. W.-, ARTHUR T . THOMPSON..38 R.-.W.-.ALBERT C . MCCLINTIC..39 R.-.W.-.JACOB P . SCOTT 40 R.-.W.-. LINCOLN STEWART 41 R.-.W.-.STANFORD M . SMART...42 R.-.W.-.GEORGE F . MELVIN....43 R.-.W.-.HARMON J . BOWER 44 R.-.W.-.C. W. MILLER, J R 46 R.-.W.-.HAYES FLOYD 47 R . - . W . - . F R E D E . FULLER 48 R.-.W.-.JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N . 5 0 R . - . W . - . E L M B R D . SAMSON 51 R.-.W.-.ALONZO B . NICKOLS 53 R.-.W.-.R. NELSON LONG 54 R.-.W.-.CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E . . 5 7 R.-. W-'-JOHN B . FLEMING 59 R.-. W.-. BARLUS ROMSTEDT. 60 R.-.W.-.PETER J. PANKRATZ......62 R . - . W / . E L M E R S . NANCE 63 R.-.W.-.LESTER B . MCBRIDE....64 R . - . W . - . H A R R Y H . COOK 65 R.-.W.-.J. HARRY BARLEY 66 R.-.W.-. ROSCOE L. GULDNER.'...68 R.-.W.-.WILLIAM G . CARSON....69 R.-.W.-.CLYDE A. MARRS 70 R.-.W.-.ERNEST S . BOWER 71
1917-is.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
483
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama W.-.JOHN M . KINKEL. Arkansas W.-. FRED H . STUCKEY. Arizona W.-.W. AMER BURNETT. British Columbia W.-. AARON H . CONNETT. California M.-. W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. Chile W.-. GEORGE GETTY. District of Columbia M.-.W..EDWARD W . WELLINGTON. England R.-. W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON. Florida ". W.-. WILLIAM S . BBRGUNDTHAL. Georgia W.-.HARRY E . BEST. Illinois M.-.W.-.MATTHEW M . MILLER. Indiana W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER. Ireland R.-. W.-.OwEN J. WOOD. Maine R.-. W . - . H U G H P. FARRELLY. Manitoba W.-.JOHN A. FBRRELL. Maryland W.-. MOSES H. COLE. Mexico (York Grand Lodge) ..M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER. Minnesota W.-.EZRA B . FULLER. Missouri M.-.W.-.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. Nebraska R.-. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART. New Brunswick W.-.HARRY E . PEACH. New York M.-.W.-. MAURICE L . STONE. New Zealand W.-. FRANK E. DAVIS. North Carolina M.-.W.-.ALEX. A. SHARP. Nova Scotia W.-.JOHN MCCULLAGH. Ohio W.-.JOSEPH D . FELL. Oklahoma M.-.W.-.CHARLES E . LOBDELL. Oregon W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE. Philippine Islands W.-. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY. Puerto Rico M.-.W.-.WILLIAM L . BURDICK. Queensland M.-.W.-.ELRICK C . COLE. Rhode Island R.-. W.". WILLIAM FRANK MARCH. Scotland W.-. HARVEY O . DAVIS. South Carolina W.-. ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. South Dakota W.-. CHARLES A. LoucKS. Tasmania W . - . B E N S . PAULEN. Texas M.-.W.-.GILES H . LAMB. Utah W.-.HARVEY C . LIVERMORE. Vermont M.-.W.-.HENRY F . MASON. Western Australia M.-.W.-.THOMAS G . FITCH. West Virginia W.-.JOHN W . NEILSON. Wisconsin M.-.W.-.MARION K . BRUNDAGE.
484
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
'AST MASTERS. P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER,.NO.. HOLMES W . HAVILAND.... FRANK E . DAVIS DAVID PASSON ALVEY P . SPESSARD AUSTIN M . K E E N E ALBERT B . DICKMANN HENRY H . ASHER R. C. POSTLETHWAITE..., CHARLES G. WEST.. FRANK B . WOOD EARL E . FAWCETT HARRY E . PEACH AARON H . CONNETT FRANCIS V. RUSSELL RALPH W . SQUIRES JAMES B . DONCYSON GEORGE M . EAGLE NATHAN B . THOMPSON FLAVIUS O. BURKETT HARVEY C . LIVERMORE... RICHARD M.JOHNSON JOHN H . OSBORN
ZOLO A. EMERSON WILLIAM S. KELLY HENRY A. STRONG EDWIN M . ADAMS CULVER D . YETTER WILLIAM O . NOBLE HARRY E . B E S T GEORGE M . COPLIN CHARLES B . WIARD JOHN A. GIEBNER WILLIAM J . GLENN THOMAS J. BOONE GUY K I E N E HARRY V. COCHRAN EDWARD C . KASSEBAUM.. WILLIAM S. EBERLE THERON C . KIRKPATRICK WILLIS COATES '. ELMER F . STRAIN HARRY F . W H I T E FRANK L . STEVENS EVAN DAVIS CHARLES A. GARDINER
3 3 5 6 7 8 8 9 11 12 12 12 12 15 15 17 17 17 17 17 19 24 29 82 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 40 40 42 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51
WILLIAM R . CARRIE No HARRY R . BLANCHARD GROVER C . URBANSKY HARRY G . MCPHERSON.... FRANK C . VILOTT CHARLES DEFORREST WILLIAM A. GARVIN JAMES A. KIMBALL DAVID C . METHVEN AUGUSTUS R . INGLEMAN.. CHARLES E . BLACKBURN.. ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY HARRY H . COOK JOHN M . PLEASANT WILLIAM J. ARMSTRONG.... GEORGE W . LEAK ARTHUR J. WHITMORE JOHN K . DUNCAN J. L U K E JOHNSON HARRY K E E L E R JAMES T. PRINGLE JOHN MCPHILLAMEY DELANSON A . N . CHASE.. JAMES ALLEN WILLIAM NELSON W. S. BERGUNDTHAL WERNER G . OPPERMAN... HENRY G . BUECHNER HENRY W . HOYER HERMAN R . FISHER B E N S. GAITSKILL THOMAS C . BABB OSCAR L. MOORE FRANCIS A. JACKSON WILLIAM L . MARCY. R O Y H . CLOSSEN D A N I E L W . BLAIR CASPER P. SWANK J. HARRY BARLEY EMANUEL Z . BUTCHER EDWARD H . STEWART JOSEPH D . FELL JOHN W . NEILSON N. ERNEST YANDYNE BERTMAN H . HOCKETT JAMES R . HAYDEN
51 51 52 52 53 53 55 60 60 62 62 63 64 66 66 68 69 70 75 79 79 79 88 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 93 95 98 100 102 102 103 103 104 105 107 113 113 117 125 133
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HOWARD M . H I L L No. 133 JOHN A. FBRRELL 136 CHESTER M . WILLIAMS... 136 JOHN M. KINKEL 140 J O H N A . HETZEL 142 FRED W. KNAPP 145 THOMAS H . SMYTH 145 PHILIP G . CHUBBIC 145 HARVEY B . HUBBARD 145 CHARLES N . FOWLER 146 E A R L L . M.4GATHAN 147 SAMUEL T . H O W E 147 PERRY E. MILLER • 150 THORP B. JENNINGS 152 E. BENNETT WELLS 153 HIRAM A. GILMORE 155 LARKIN N. MARTIN 158 WILLIAM H. M I Z E 160
FRANK L . STURGES WILLIAM A. TINKER JAMES NELSON VICTOR S. BOUT WELL LOUIS R. VESPER FRANK S . CRANE GEORGE W. BAINTER PETER J. CLEVENGER JOSEPH B. PICKENS HESTOR C . STEVENS FRED R. LANTER P. MARION GORDON BENJAMIN F . ZOOK
ERNEST L. BoTKiN
160
OLCOTT W. LITTLE JONATHAN T. SHORT HOMER C. VANHORN KARL W . HOLZAPFEL
485 No. 225 225 225 225 225 225 225 226 • 233 236 248 249 255
WILLIAM H. McCuE
258
JOSEPH F . BATES WALTER L. HUMMEL CHARLIE E. CALE
266 266 267
MANSON H . R o s s
268
161 164 167 167
HENRY L . GAMES FRED O . MCCOY ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND.. GEORGE H . L O N G ALVA L . SWEARINGEN
269 269 272 272 272
SAMUEL W. GiLSON
169
CHARLES A. LoucKS
289
RICHARD W. PALLISTER... J. FREDERICK LADERER.... ANDERS SORENSEN DAVID O. WATTS HARRY S. RICHARDS GEORGE W. HARRISON WALTER R. HITCHCOCK... FRED W. HITCHCOCK ARCHIE C. COOLIDGB HERBERT R. HULL JOSEPH J. LANDES....'. NEWTON C . BRACKEN GEORGE R . THOMASON JAMES C. HOPPER EARL B. HOPPER JOHN MCCULLAGH HARVEY O . DAVIS L E E J. W H I T E MOSES H . COLE ALBERT H . HAVENS GRAFTON D . WHITAKER... RICHARD W. E V A N S . . . CLARENCE R. ATEN
171 172 172 173 173 173 173 173 174 175 175 184 189 191 191 194 200 205 206 210 212 222 222
HARRY L . A D A M S JESSE E. MISSIMER EDWARD R. HAYNES ROBERT TREAT PAYNE ARTHUR FAUTEUX.. FRED H. STUCKEY HENRY WALLENSTEIN EDWARD W . W I N N NORTON A. TURNER LOUIS D. BLACHLY TILLMAN B. JETER GEORGE GETTY HARRY E . WALTER EZRA B. FULLER WILLIAM G . TAYLOR HARRY S. CRITTENDEN JAMES H . BARRETT FRANK J. HORTON ELIPHAS C. THRALL PRANK MCDUGALL ROBERT E. COLEMAN WILLIAM G . KELLEY ERNEST PRINGLE
290 291 292 297 297 303 303 305 306 307 308 309 309 311 315 316 318 321 321 322 322 326 327
486
PROCEEDI,
L E W I S C . BURNS No. JAMES T. FOWLER WILLIAM C. STEVENS JOHN C . MCCORMICK HENRY DREANY ARTHUR N. ROCHESTER... L E W I S G. GiPPEE WILLIAM MOORE JACOB B . JENNINGS' JESSE G . BAUGHMAN JAMBS W . THOMPSON
327 329 330 330 330 352 357 357 360 367 370
;S OF THE
February,
EDWARD K . WHARTON No BENJAMIN F . SHOOP IRVIN L . CRONER WILBUR M . HENDERSON.. OSCAR A. BROWN GRANT BURTON EDSON J. LUNGER HOWARD C . TILLOTSON... R E X SINGLETON JOHN T . RODDA GEORGE R . MITCHELL
373 379 382 382 383 389 393 401 403 408 412
LODGE R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S . Leavenworth No. 2.—BENJAMIN F . H E I S , M . ; REGINALD R . HILL, S . W.; FRED T . N Y E , proxy for J. W. Wyandotte No. 3.—GEORGE
W . HULL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Kickapoo No. U.—BENJAMIN
F . HIGHPILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W.Washington No. 5.—CHARLES
L . HIXON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Lawrence No. 6.—ULYSES S . G . PLANK, S. W.; WALTER BODENHAFER, J. W.
M . ; HERBERT
THOMPSON,
Union No. 7.—JOHN D . GRIFFIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rising Sun No. 8.—GEORGE F . LINSTER, M . ; FRED ROY ALFORD, S . W . ; WALTER S. H U F F , J. W. Acacia No. 9.—BENJAMIN
V. PARDEE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
King Solomon No. 10.—EDMOND H. TERRY, M . ; JOHNVICKERS, S. W . ; - GEORGE H . FIERY, J. W. Jewell No. 11 ^^RENRY
W . LAFPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Emporia No. 12.—GEORGE H . COOLBY, S . W . , proxy for M.; EUGENE AI PBRRINE, proxy for J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—GEORGE W . THATCHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Lafayette No. 16.—JACOB. LUND, M . ; WILLIAM B . DUNCAN, S . W . ; ARTHUR J. RHODES, J. W. Topeka No. 17.—FRANCIS L. TUER, J. W .
A. STEVENS, M . , proxy for S. W.; GEORGE
Ottawa No. 18.—LEVI T . LARSON, M . ; HAROLD J. LAMB, S . W . ; GEORGE G. OGDBN, proxy for J. W. . Olathe No. 19.—SAMUEL E . FERGUSON, M . ; FRANK HOUSE, S . W . ; FRANK HEDDRICK, J. W. Circleville No. 20.-^WILLIAM R . ANDERSON, HARRY T . BIGGART, S . W .
M . , proxy for J .
W.;
Valley Falls No. 21.- -CHARLES ROGERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Melvern No. 22.—JOSEPH
L . BOOTY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
1917-18.
GR.AND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
487
Palmyra No. 23:—SAMUEL A. D E E L , M . ; ARTHUR M . GARDNER, S . W . ; THOMAS B . TROTTER, proxy for J. W. Osage Valley No. 2i.—JAMES
R . MCCURDY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Longton No. Z6.—WILLIAM
C . BEVERLIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Neosho No. 27.—FRANK W . SCHMITT, M . , proxy for J. W.; GLICK FOCKELE, proxy for S. W. Eldora No. 28.—GEORGE MASON, J. W.
H . NOGLE, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROBERT B .
Pacific No. 29.—WILMOT
A. RBDFIELD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
AuburnNo.32.—ZOLO A. EMERSON, proxyfor M. a n d S . W.; WILLIAM. S. KELLY, proxy for J. W.
Mound City No. 33.—EDNY D . BENNETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. 3J,.—GEORGE'E. HAYES, M . , proxy for J. W.; W. G. RICHARDSON, proxy for S. W. Hiawatha No. 35.—WILLIAM Paola No. 37.—GEORGE
0 . NOBLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
M . COPLIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
lola No. 38.—J. ROBERT BYERLY, M . ; JAY B . KIRK, proxy for S. W.; DAVID W . CURFPMAN, proxy for J. W. Seneca No. 39.—URBAN
G . ILES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
De Soto No. UO.—CHARLES B . WIARD, proxyfor M. and S. W.;
JOHN
A. GlEBNER, proxy for J. W. HoUon No. Jf2.—BENJAMIN F . SHARLOCK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Easton No. Jf5.—THOMAS C . ADAMSON, M . ; JOSEPH P. HALL, proxy for S. W.; DEAN G . ERHART, proxy for J. W.
Halstead No. U6.—CARL F . FEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mackey No. ^8.—WILLIAM
C . SCOVILLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Nine Mile No. J,9.—LEROY ADAMSON, M . , proxy for-S. W.; THOMAS J. BOONE, proxy for J. W. Lake No. 50.—FRANK PERRY, M . ; LAKIN NEISWENDER, S. W . ; GUY K E E N E , proxy for J. W. . Orient No. 51.—ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . , M . ; ALLAN F . F R E E , S. W.; EDGAR D . MAY, J. W.
Pottawatomie No. 52.—FRANK J. W. Welmore No. 53.—FRANK
A. Moss, M., proxy for S. W. and
C . VILOTT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Shawnee No. 5U.—A. CRESPO ANDREWS, M . , proxy for S. W.; ALBERT E. ERASER, J. W. Troy No. 55.—WILLIAM A. GARVIN, proxy for M.; DAVID W . LANDIS, proxy for S. W.; Louis L. STRONG, JR., J. W. Salina No. 60.—GEORGE
E . KUHN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
• La Cygne No. 61.—MARION PRICE, S . W . Ridgeway No. 62.—CLYDE
COFFMAN, S. W.
F . LEASURE, M . , proxy for J. W.; OTTO H . VAIL, M . , proxy for J. 'W.; CARL C .
488
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Adams No. 63.—ERASTUS A. MILLIKEN, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROBERT W. SLANE, proxy for S. W. Wathena No. 61^.—ROBERT H . LARZELERE, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Gardner No. 65.—JAMES A.' WILLIAMS, M . ; TRUMAN D . GORSELINE, S. W.; GEOROE B . D E N T , proxy for J. W. Burlington No. 66.—WILLIAM H . RUDRAUFF, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES S . G. CONROW, proxy for S. W. Frankfort No. 67.—WILLIAM CAMPBELL, M . , proxy for S. W.; DAVIS A. BRODBBCK, proxy for J. W. Hiram No. 68.—JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR, M . ; ADOLPH SCHURMEYER, S. W . ; MICHEAL A. LA VINE, J. W. Carbondale No. 70.—ARTHUR
WABTZIG, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Chetopa No. 73.—SIGMUND LEHMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; ELLERY M C CORMICK, proxy for S. W. Mystic Tie No. 7J,.—WILLIAM
A. HALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Wamego No. 75.—J. LUKE JOHNSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Corinthian No. 79.—CLYDE C. FARR, S. W .
B . CRUMB, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLIFFORD
Zeredatha No. 80.—A. ERNEST TITUS. M . ; CLARENCE H . GARRISON, S. W.; CLINTON BALDWIN, J. W . Tuscan No. 82.—GERHARD Doric No. 83.—FRED
P. ZWINK, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
C . PAPENHAUSEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sutton No. 85.—OTTO
H . ROMMEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sunflower No. 86.—CLIFFORD O . AVBY, M . ; KENNETH V. GRAGG, S. W.; ROBERT L . MCCLATCHY, proxy for J. W. • Mankato No. 87.—EUGENE Eureka No. 88.—DELANSON
M . TYLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. A. N . CHASE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Golden Rule No. 90.—ROBERT BADSKY, M.'; ROBERT C . CALDWELL, S. W.; JAMES H . MURRELL, J. W . Marysville No. 91.—LYNN R . BRODRICK, M . ; JACOB E . ANDREWS, S. W.;. HERMAN R . FISHER, proxy for J. W. ' Devon No. 92.—JOHN T . MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Girard No. 93.—ALVIN J. LABRANT, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY S . RICHARDS, proxy for J. W. Harmony No. 9Jf.—GEORGE
C . PITNEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROBERT
E . Young, S. W. Constellation No. 95.—PHILIP C . YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN C. GAEDE, proxy for J. W. Delaware No. 96.—GEORGE Patmos No. 97.—JOHN
H . MALOTT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
M . PLEASANT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Benevolent No. 98.—ALVIN E . REYNOLDS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.' Wichita No. 99.—CHENAULT C . GENTRY, M . ; JOHN J. FEGTLY, proxy for S. W.; MARTIN J. LINDELL, J. W.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
489
Prudence No. 100.—LEO C . COXEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Keystone No. 102.—LEWIS L . BINGAMAN, M . ; HARRY V. BENNETT, proxy for S. W.; FRANK MCCLELLAN, proxy for J. W. Cedar No. 103.—WALTER JEFFERS, J. W .
N . JONES, M . , proxy for S. W.; GUY S .
Frontier No. lOi.—WILLIAM J. W.
S. HENDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Solomon City No. 105.—JAY SPAULDING, M . ; STANLEY LEAKE, S . W . : EMANUEL Z . BUTCHER, proxy for J. W. Fidelity No. 106.—GRANT J. W.
W . GULLIKSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Fortitude No. 107.—WALTER C . CHANEY, M . , proxy for S. W.; EDWARD H. STEWART, proxy for J. W. Memphis No. 108.—EARLE
E . PALMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Winfiel.i No. 110.—CHARLES
E . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hesperian No. 111.—THOMAS J. W. Blue Valley No. 112.—FRED
H . ATTEBURY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
V. DIAL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
St. John's No. 113.—AUSTIN
J. PAIGE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Advance No. IH.—HERMAN
L . HAASIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Excelsior No. 115.—DAVID
A. DRAKE, M . , proxy for S.W. and J. W.
Parsons No. 117.—WARREN J. HEDMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM K. ENGEL, proxy for J. W. Altoona No. 118.—ELOP F . PETTERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; GILMAN D. SMITH, proxy for S. W. Cherokee No. 119.—EDWARD J. W. Halcyon No. 120.—L. J. W.
A. BRUNDAGE, proxy for M., S. W. and
HUBERT STERLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Woodaon No. 121.—BENJAMIN H . BORNHOUSER, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN M . CABLE, S. W . Clifton No. 122.—CHARLES J. W.
N . BERNER,
M . , proxy for S. W. and
Polar Star No. 130.—IRVING P. BELDBN, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLIFTON I. BELDEN, proxy for S. W. Equity No. 131.—LEE
SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Carson No. 132.—ROBERT C. WOLF, J. W.
H . WHITE, M . ; ORA SWAIN, S . W . ; JOHN
Crescent No. 133.—OTTO A. KIESOW, M . ; CHARLES G . HOLEMSTEINE, proxy for S. W.; ORAL R . YOUNT, J. W. Vesper No. 136.—PERLEY
F . EGGEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Cherryvale No. 137.—GEORGE J. W. Dover No. 138.—PAUL
M . SEACAT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
M . LYTTLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Sedgwick No. 139.—RALPH
E . STEFFE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
490
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Reno No. HO.—F. EUGENE HIPPLE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Newton No. H2.—RAY A. COOK, M . ; CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL, S . W . ; OTIS J. W. UNRUH, proxy for J. W.
Gilead No. m.—RAY
T . SINGLETON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mt. Vernon No. J45.—FRANKLIN M . MUNSON, M . ; OTTO F . GLADOW, S. W.; JOHN P. STACK, J. W .
Ellsworth No. 116.—ROSCOE L. GULDNER, proxy for M. and S. W.; HAROLD E . ERICSON, J. W.
Center No. i4.7.—RODDIE SWAN, proxy for M.; JAMES R . DELAPLAIN, S. W.; RALPH E . POWERS, J. W.
Wa-Keeney No. lltS.—WARREN J. WILLIAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wellington No. 150.—CLARENCE J. WELLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Douglass No. 151.—GEORGE D . ELDER, M . , proxy for S. W.; JAMES H . ALLEN, proxy for J. W. Leho No. 152.—FRANK J. GEORGE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lincoln No. 15U.—^HARLAM P. HOOPER, proxy for M.,.S..W. and J. W. Hope No. 155.—HIRAM A. GILMORE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Dexter No. 156.—R. BLA.INE MAURER, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Haven No.-157.—WILLIAM L E E LEWIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Active No. 158.—LARKIN N . MARTIN, proxy for M., S. W.'and J. W. Robinson No. 159.—RALPH R . BEDUNNAH, S . W . , proxy for M.; H A R R Y . T . LUKERT, J. W.
Saqui No. 160.—ELI B . ROADHOUSE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alma No. i 6 i . ^ A R T H U R SCHMANKE, M . ; HERMAN J. WERTZBERGER, S. W.; OLCOTT W . LITTLE, proxy for J. W.
Sabetha No. 162.—ELMER J. HAROLD, M . , proxy for J. W.; EUGENE G . Miller, proxy for S. W. Greenwood No. 163.—FRANK G . BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Attvood No. i6^.—PASCHAL P . INNES, M . ; JONATHAN T . SHORT, proxy for S. W.; ELLERY G . KYTE, J. W.
Lamed No. 167.—KARL W . HOLZAPFEL, proxy for M.; WILLIAM H . VERNON, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Rapids No. 169.—WILLIAM W . KENDALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sterling No. 171.—EARL J. DYMOND, M . ; ERNEST DYMOND, S . W . ; RICHARD W . PALLISTBR, proxy for J. W. McPherson No. 172.—JAMES
A. CASSLER, M . ; GEORGE G . HULTQVIST,
proxy for S. W.; ANDERS SORENSEN, proxy for J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—LUCIAN L . CONSTANT, M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE W . HARRISON, proxy for S. W.
Western Star No. 17U.—LEONARD C UHL, JR., proxy for M. and J. W.; JOHN G . BUCHNER, proxy for S. W.
Kirwin No. 175.—ROBERT W . BUSBY, S. W . , proxy for M.; ELMER E . GRAY, proxy for J. W.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANS.AS.
491
Prairie Queen No. 176.—A. LOGAN'RUNDLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Russell No. 177.—JOHN
G . BANKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Mt. Moriah No. 179.—DANIEL
WEYRICH, J R . , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Bennington No. 180.—ISAIAH
MILLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Burrton No. 182.—REES
E . THOMAS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Gaylord No. 183.—FRED
J. HEIDE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. .
Phillipsburg No. 18Jf.—NEWTON C . BRACKEN, proxy for M. and S. W.; EDGAR J. CLOSE, proxy for J. W. Hamlin No. 185.—JERRY
L . SHEEBR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
•Mountain Slope No. 186.—CHARLES
A. WILSON, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Pittsburg No. 187.—EDWIN
E . COULTER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Onaga No. 188.—JAY D . CRUM, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN M . HOLMGREN, proxy for S. W. NewaJicuba No. 189.—WILLIAM Henri No. 190.—CHARLES
I. SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
WOODWARD, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Walnut Valley No. 191.—WILLIAM D . MINER, J R . , M . ; PASCHAL W . LUNDY, S . W . ; DWIGHT G . EGBERT, J. W. Hartford No. 193.—GEORGE
RUMMEL, M . , proxy for S.- W. and J. W.
Galena No. 19^.—FRED T . STONE, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMBS H . ROBERTSON, proxy for S. W. . Hays No. 195.—CHARLES
A. SHIVELY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Madison No. 196.—VICTOR
E . LARSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Blue Hill No. 198.—B.ARRY B. SPERRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norton No. 199.—JOHN WALLER, J. W.
B . WRAY, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY N .
Anthony No. 200.—HARVEY
O . DAVIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Delphos No: 202.—CHARLES
LONG, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Downs No. 20i.—JOHN HANSEN, S . W .
W . PUGH, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM J.
Eminence No. 205.—ROBERT F . KERR, M . ; WILLIAM G . Y . WAUGH, S. W.; ROY M . MUDGE, J. W. Harper No. 206.—GEORGE
H . PARKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Occidental No. 207.—ROBERT
W . COLBERT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Friendship No. S O S . ^ M A R I O N E . HENDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Brookville No. 209.—THOMAS L.' CARNEY, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Olive Branch No. 212.—CHARLES E . COX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Twin Grove No. 213.—IRVIN F . BENEST, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sincerity No. 2H.—ROY
D . GATES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Walnut City No. 215.—LEROY E . DIXON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
492
PROCEEDINGS
Landmark No. 218.—FRED
OF THE
February.
C . BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Corner Stone No. 219.—MARK SMITH, S . W . Lewis No. 220.—HAROLD
F . RAMAGB, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARVEY
M . FULKERSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Lebanon No. 221.—EDWIN
C . WIRES, M . , proxy for J. W.; LEONARD
C. HOHR, proxy for S. W. St. Bernard No. 222.—HERBERT
R . LANDES, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Siloam
No. 225.—JOHN D . STEVENSON, S. W.; GEORGE F . R E E S , J. W.
Dirigo No. 226.—FRANK
M . ; CLEMENT W . SEELY,
P. HAGANS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Long Island No. 231.—ARTHUR
D . HOLLIDAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Clinton No. 233.—JOSEPH
B . PICKENS, proxy for M., S. W; and J. W.
Temple No. 237.—HENRY
M . HIGHLAND, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Urbana No. 230.—WILLIAM
A. ILES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Soldier No. 2^0.—WILLIAM
L . FISHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Linwood No. 2Jfl.—CLINTON
A. SISCOE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Miltonvale No. 21^2.—A. MARTIN FISHER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Peace No. 2^3.—A. DAVID FOX, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Waverly No. 2W.—DAVID
D . DUFFY, J. W . , proxy for M. and S. W.
Marmalon No. 2Jt5.—WILLIAM
I. HAMMEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Tyrian No. 2i6.—E. LAMONT STEPHENS, M . , proxy for J. W.; B E N W . SAYBR, S . W . Chase No. 2Jf7.—DAVID F . CALLIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Canopy No. 2^8.—FRED
R . LANTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Scottsville No. 21,9.—F. MARION GORDON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Stafford No. 252.—EMIL
R . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Oakley No. 253.—FRANK
RANDALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ionic No. 251,..—BENJAMIN M . MULL, M . , proxy for J. W.; RONALD B . M C K A Y , proxy for S. W. Milan No. 255.—BENJAMIN Lyra No. 256.—HENRY
F . ZOOK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
C . PAPENHAUSEN, S . W . , proxy for M-. and
J. W. Morton No. 258.—WILLIAM Beattie No. 259.—OSCAR
H . M C C U E , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
C . GOIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Charity No. 263.—EVERETT
W . OLSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Logan No. 261,.—FRANK J. HARPER, M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W. ML Zion No. 266.—FRED
A. FISCHER, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Bourbon No. 268.—MANSON
H . ROSS, proxy for M., S. W; and J. W.
Mistletoe No. 269.—JOSEPH H . JONES, M . ; F R E D O . MCCOY, proxy for S. W.; HENRY L . GAMES, proxy for J. W.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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493
Armourdale No. 271.^AvGUST EDELER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kaiv No. 272.—FRED J. GRINDROD, M . , proxy for S. W.; GEORGE H . LONG, proxy for J. W. Unity No. 27S.—ALBERT POPP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Black Diamond No. 27U.—WILLIAM G . MORTON,. S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Webb No. 275.—IRA SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashland No. 277'.—WILLIAM G . CARSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Barney No. 279.—JOHN H . SCHIEBECK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Millbrook No. 281.—GEORGE W. PELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Al-pHa No. 282.—WALTON S. KENYON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 283.—HARRY N . HILDEBBAND, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARVEY DICKERSON, proxy for S. W.
Anthem No. 281f.—SAMUEL W . FILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Argonia No. 285.—ASHLEY A. CONE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lotus No. 286.—D. MARION TRAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Paradise No. 290.—HARRY J. JACKMAN, M . ; ROY H . W I S E , S . W . ; WILLIAM L . GIGGBY, proxy for J. W. Beulah No. 291.—ROBERT BOND, M . ; WILLIAM J. STROBEL, proxy for S. W.; JESSE E . MISSIMEB, proxy for J. W.
Glasco No. 292.—EDWARD R . HAYNES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Kiowa No. 293.—GEORGE B . SCHULZ, M . , proxy for S. W.; DAVID E . SlEG, J. W. Glen Elder No. 29i.—EUGENE F . POUND, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Highland No. 296.—THEODORE OLSEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Apollo No. 297.—HARRY
MAUGHERMAR, M . ; ROBERT TREAT PAYNE,
proxy for S. W.; ARTHUR FAUPEUX, proxy for J. W. Samaria No. 298.—ROY L . WARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Fargo No. SOO.—JAMES G . AULT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hamilton No. 301.—JOHN B . ACKLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Albert Pike No. SOS.—HUGH W . GILL, M . , proxy for J. W.; HENRY WALLENSTEIN, proxy for S. W. Avon No. 305.—WILLIAM I. THOMPSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; EDWARD W. WINN, proxy for J. W. St. Thomas No. 306.—SAMUEL H . ALEXANDER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Kansas No. 307.—THOMAS W . STORER, M . ; PHILIP BEHREND, S. W . ; JOSEPH E . BAIBD, J. W.
Alden No. 308.—TILGHMAN B . JETER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—HABBY E . WALTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Naphtali No. 310.—CABL E . SBBELIUS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Santa Fe No. 312.—ViBGiNus L. BETHEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Severance No. 313.—LESLIE L . RUDEBAUGH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
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Virginia No. 315.—JOHN F . TOWEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Coolidge No. 316.—JOSEPH H . CONARD, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY S . CRITTENDEN, proxy for J. W. Norcalur No. 317.—JESSE J. POOL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wallace No. 318.—JAMES H . BARRETT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Norwich No. 319.—LORENZO D ! HENSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Goodland No. 321.—WILLIAM
S . COLEMAN, M . ; JOHN J. KNIGHT, proxy
for S. W.; RICHARD AUER, proxy for'J. W. Ben Hnr No. 322.—DONALD S. CALDERVVOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Horlon No. 326.—FRANK A. LINCOLN, proxy for M.; WILLIAM G . KELLEY, proxy for S. W.; RALPH D . H I L L , proxy for J. W.
Arcadia No. 320.—JAMES T . FOWLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. La Crosse No. 330.—EMIL
F . MATTHIESEN, M . ; WILLIAM C . STEWART,
proxy for S. W.; JOHN W . MCCORMICK, proxy for J. W. Hoisinglon No. 331.—THOMAS C . MORRISON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rob Morris No. 332.—REUBEN E . GEIST, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—JAMES W . DOANE, M . , proxy for J. W.; GILBERT V. BARNES, S. W .
Oak Hill No. SSlf.—WILLIAM MALCOLM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Allen No. 335.—JESSE D. SMITH, S. W . , proxy for M.; RAY MCINNES, J. W. Formosa No. 336.—K. ELLIS SHERRILL,'M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Frederick No. 337.—GEORGE F . MCCLELLAND, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—ROBERT C . SPLAWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Leoti No. 3JfO.—JAMES T . FORD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parker No. 3Jfl.—ABRAHAM L . NOLIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Holyrood No. 3^3.—A. DENNIS RICHTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Edna No. 3U5.—OSCAR FROMAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY BOWMAN, proxy for S. W. Moundridge No. 3U6.—JOHN J. ALLEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Spivey No. 3Jf7.—ROY L . LOCKWOOD, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Hoxie No. 3U8.—R. NELSON LONG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Narka No. 31,9.—EARL F . KEENE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Scammon No. 351.—OSCAR L . HISLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Horace No. 352.—WARD LOBDELL, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, proxy for S. W. Wellsville No. 356.—CARL F . HUGHES, S . W . , proxy for M.; CHARLES W. WARREN, J. W. Alia Vista No. 357.—FRANKLIN A. DEAN, M . ; WILLIAM MOORE, S. W . ; LEONARD WRIGLEY, proxy for J. W.
Turon No. 358.—ALVA B . GEESLING, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
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LODGE
Sylvan Grove No. 359.—PRESTON
OF KANSAS.
495.
S . SIMPSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W. Jennings No. 360.—JACOB
B . JENNINGS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Geneseo No. 361.—WARREN E . N E E D , SR., M . ; CHARLES SNODGRASS, proxy for S. W.; WARREN R . WHITE, proxy for J. W. Cuba No. 362.—JESSE G . BACHELOR, M . , proxy for J. W.; THOMAS E . STAFFORD, proxy for S. W. Powhaltan No. 363.—SAMUEL
T . HOLCOMB, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Valley Center No. 36Jf.—WILLIAM
P. VALLANCE, M . , proxy for S. W .
and J. W. Baling No. 365.—WESLEY Plains No. 367.—JESSE
HEDGE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
G . BAUGHMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—FRED H . MERTEL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Maple Hill No. 370.—JAMES TOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Denison No. 372.—WILLIAM-0.
MONTGOMERY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Delavan No. 375.—JOHN
D . HARKNBSS, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Grand View No. 376.—FRANK O . INGELS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Zenda No. 378.—CLAUE
S . LOCKWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Buffalo No. 379.—BENJAMIN
F . SHOOP, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Wilsey No. 382.—ROGER C . TOMPKINS, M . ; IRVIN CRONER, proxy for S. W.; WILBUR M . HENDERSON, proxy for J. W.
McDonald No. 383.—AsA R. PAYNE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Protection No. 38Jf.—MANFRED
E . DENNEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Piper No. 385.—ALBERT Tyro No. 386.—JOHN
B . COLBORN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
A. HOOKER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Spearville No. 388.—HARVEY Freeporl No. 389.—WILLIARD
B . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. P . SCHMIDT, J. W., proxy for M. and
S.W. Natoma No. 390.—CHRIS
MADSEN, M . ; FRANK E . POTTER, proxy for
S. W. and J. W. Sylvia No. 891.—LEWIS G . WAGNER, M . ; GEORGE W . SCHWBINE, proxy for S. W.; WALTER B . F E E , proxy for J. W. Fostoria No. 392.—JOHN
T . BARTLEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Mayetta No. 393.—GEORGE D . LUNGER, M . ; L E R O Y HAWN, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES GRAVES, J. W. Coats No. 39Jf.—ARTHUR E . HORNEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wakefield No. 396.—PERCY
F . BATCHELOR, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Mullinville No. 399.—JAMES D. BLOCHER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Melody No. 1,00.—ROSCOE R . REDMOND, M . ; LORENZO A. HARSHMAN^ S. W.; RICHARD C . MARCELL, proxy for J. W.
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Latham No. iOl.—HOWARD
OF THE
February,
C . TILLOTSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Wakarusa No. i02.—GEORGE R . KEEZEL, M . ; DORR A. BLOOD, S. W . ; GEORGE PRATT, proxy for J. W. BenedietNo. J,03.—REX SINGLETON, proxy for M.; GUY G . CRESS, proxy
for S. W. and J. W. Saint Francis No. UOIt-—CHARLES E . BOWERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kensington No. 1(05.—CHARLES M . ALSPACH, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Scmnton No. U07.—HARRY W . WHITLATCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Arma No. ^08.—DAVID
B . HADDON, M . , proxy for S. W.; JOHN T .
RODDA, proxy for J. W. Haviland No. U09.—CARLILB D . EVANS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Quinter No. JflO.—HOWARD A. THOM, M . , proxy for S. W.; LISLE M C ELHINNEY, proxy for J. W. Wilmore No. il2.—WILLIAM
N . WATERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Ensign No. il3.—NEWTON
E . GREEN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Perry No. iis.—WILLIAM A. YOST, S . W .
H . H . GRINTER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ROY .
King David No. UlS.—WILLIAM H . POWELL, M . ; WATSON STEWART, S. W.; HARRY B . WILLIAMS, J. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past elective Grand Officers present.., Past Masters present
^....,, :
15 12 217
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of lodges 456 (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.)
District Deputy Grand Masters Total representation in Grand Lodge . Grand Representatives present Number of lodges represented Number of lodges not represented Total number of lodges on rolls Fraternally submitted,
^ 753 42 302 114 416
JOHN MCCULLAGH, HARRY E . PEACH, THOMAS C . BABB, HOMER C . VAN HORN, PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, Committee.
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COMMITTEES.
The M.-. W.". Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.— JOHN MCCULLAGH, NO. 194, Galena; BABB, N O . 95, Fredonia;
THOMAS C .
P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas
City; HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C . VAN HORN, N O .
167, Lamed. On Reports of Grand Officers.— PERRY M . HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; FRED T . N Y E , N O . 2, Leavenworth;- ELMER F . STRAIN, N O .
51, Topeka; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, N O . 272, Kansas City; WILLIAM H. MIZE, NO. 160, Osborne. On Finance and Property.— CHARLES A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin; ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206,
Harper; ARTHUR
N . ROCHESTER,
N O . 352 (residence,
Tribune);
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville.
On Jurisprudence.—JOHN
A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRA B .
FULLER, N O . 311, Fort Leavenworth;
ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great
Bend; JAMES T . PRINGLE, N O . 79, Burlingame; JOHN M . PLEASANT,
NO. 66, Burlington. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.— WILLIAM H . TESTER, N O . 102,
Coffeyville; THOMAS H . SMYTH, No. 145, Beloit;
WILLIAM G .
KELLEY, No. 326, Horton. On Correspondence.—MATTHEW Topeka).
M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence,
On Necrology.—FRANCIS V. RUSSELL, N O . 15, Great Bend.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
M.-. W.-. CHARLES E . LOBDELL delivered the following address: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: M Y BRETHREN AND MY-COUNTRYME.M:
Never before in the
history of Kansas Masonry has this Grand Body assembled amidst circumstances fraught with such mighty consequence to the destiny of ' nations and mankind as those which attend the passing hour, and never . has the call been so universal for the exercise of all masonic virtues. I am not sure but that from the statement made I should except those pioneer Communications held during our Civil War, for while that struggle was for the moment by the world outside regarded as an internal American affair, it may in the light of later events well be accepted as a fact that it was indeed a conflict of. world importance, because had this Government of, for and by the people then perished from the. earth, the battle of democracy against imperialism today would be without inspiration, cheerless and unequal, if not utterly hopeless, indeed. In t h e presence of conditions so universal and solemn your Grand Master may without lowering the dignity of his exalted office well stand uncovered. I trust we may approach our deliberations and our intercourse with each other imbued with a solemn sense of individual and collective responsibility, and an integrity of purpose as lofty as becomes men permitted to clairn allegiance to the unsullied flag of our common country; and that when our work is done we may go t o our home, as Masons, more thoughtful and zealous, as Americans, more appreciative of the blessings of our free institutions and more devoted to the cause of justice for men and nations. To most of you it is known that your Grand Master, dearly as he prized the honor and deeply grateful as he was for the expression of your confidence and esteem, accepted the post with reluctance, for t h e ' Teason, known to you and expressed by him a t the time, that he was engaged in a public service which would make it impossible for him to â&#x20AC;˘give his best efforts to your work. Acceptance could not have been considered but for the generous assurance of your Deputy Grand Master that he would cheerfully undertake any portion of the duties which might devolve upon him. The requirements of the public service have proven so much more exacting than anticipated, that I have been compelled t o deny myself the pleasure of any substantial participation in masonic affairs, and Judge STUART has carried all the burden and been in reality Grand Master lor the year. How faithfully and efficiently he has served, the various reports to which you will listen will show those of you who are not already fully informed.
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I can only say that these conditions, which have been the source of keen personal disappointment to me, have resulted in "the good of the Order," for not only has your work, because of the peculiar qualifications of Judge STUART for your paramount task, the rebuilding of the Masonic Home, been crowned with greater success than I could possibly have attained, but in the knowledge he has acquired of the workings of the Masonic Institution as a whole, and the acquaintance he has formed with a large portion of its personnel, he will bring to the discharge of the duties to which, it is not premature to say, you will shortly call him, an equipment that no predecessor has ever had. The report of the year's accomplishment with such recommendations as he deems proper will be submitted by him. I adopt and make them my own. Not having earned the salary which has been paid to me, I, of course, cannot with self-respect retain it. The first three quarterly payments were invested in Liberty Bonds; these bonds, with my check for the amount of the last installment, I have placed in the hands of Bro. THOMAS G . PITCH. I had felt that in justice to Judge STUART, they should be, by appropriate resolution, presented to him, and intended to so recommend. In deference to his positive wish, I withhold that recommendation, and instead ask that they be accepted as a joint contribution by Judge STUART and myself to the Kansas Masonic Home, and the proceeds be used as a nucleus for a library fund for that institution. The masonic year has been one of most satisfactory results and characterized by a general manifestation of fine masonic spirit. The net increase in our membership is most gratifying. Owing to the mobilization of our army, numerous instances have arisen where it was necessary that our people should receive portions, and in many instances all, of the degrees at the hands of lodges in other jurisdictions. I t is a pleasure to acknowledge the uniform courtesy and promptness with which our requests for such services have been received and acted upon. We have likewise received many kindred requests from other jurisdictions and have endeavored to be equally courteous and prompt, in which we have been splendidly sustained by our local lodges affected, notably Hancock Lodge No, 311, Fort Leavenworth; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; and Union Lodge No. 7, Junction City. MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING.
Our Grand Lodge building has during the year been brought to completion and is now occupied. Owing to constantly increasing cost of material and labor, practically all of the orginal appropriation was required for the building, and it has been found necessary to spend $21,244.09 for equipment, bringing the total expenditure for the structure, furniture and equipment up to $107,760.54. Your Grand Master was one of those who questioned the wisdom of this undertaking. He is now compelled to admit his former ignorance of our real needs, and ventures the belief that as you visit it, realize how nearly it is already
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filled and the rapid accumulation of our records, you will be, with him, convinced of the wisdom of those who planned the project and put it into execution. It is a magnificent structure, symbolic of masonic art, simplicity and thoroughness; should be a source of gratification to us, and is sure to be one of the cherished institutions of Kansas Masonry, and a proud monument to the Masons of these two years, long after we who were privileged to contribute to its erection shall be individually forgotten. MASONIC HOME.
The catastrophe of the loss of our Masonic Home hung heavily over the last Communication of the Grand Lodge, and the imperative call for its reconstruction on broader lines was felt by all. After deliberation it was the sense of that Body that this should be done by voluntary contribution. The burden of presenting this matter to the Craft devolved upon Judge STUART, who will report in detail, and I only mention it to say that never was a difficult task better done. As a result of his persistent labors and the generosity of the Craft, there arises on the ruins of our former Home a much more modern and practical structure, which will be a Home and a blessing to generations yet unborn, and an evidence to the world that masonic charity is not an empty pretense. While it is regrettable that not quite all of our lodges and members have felt the call of this splendid charity, and that some are recorded as failing to participate, yet inasmuch as this work was undertaken as a masonic charity by voluntary contribution, your Grand Master does not favor any action in reference to such lodges, but prefers that the accomplishment of this splendid purpose shall be completed as it was conceived, as a charity, and that the final test of each lodge and member affected shall be masonic conscience, and ventures the hope that those who have not responded may yet see the matter in a different Hght, and take such action as will cause the final record to be one of united and unbroken participation, and that the orphans of masonic soldiers which this awful carnage is sure to bring us may be housed and cared for in a Home erected, not by a part, but by all the patriotic' Masons of Kansas. I t should, however, be understood that I entertain no doubt of the right of this Grand Lodge to put the matter in the form of an assessment, give proper credit to those lodges which have contributed, and compel payment by the delinquents. I should, however, regard it as a calamity if this splendid charity had to be robbed of its genuinely charitable aspect, and can not believe those still delinquent will make such a course necessary. DEATHS.
While the year has brought us generous prosperity and fine accomplishments, our hearts have been saddened by conspicuous losses from our ranks. Three Past Grand Masters, an unprecedented number if I am not mistaken, have during the year received the final
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summons. Bro. BUCK, rich in years and good works and well beyond the allotted span of human life; in recent years his masonic activities had nearly ceased, and it was not my pleasure to know him intimately. Proper tribute will be paid to these eminent craftsmen by the Committee on Necrology, and I speak of them only to express my sense of personal bereavement in the loss of Bros. BROWN and CHANDLER, with each of whom I was privileged to call myself a co-worker. They had rendered services of the highest order, and called while in the zenith of their powers, have left vacancies that will remain unfilled. CONCLUSION.
And here it would seem your Grand Master's address should end; but I cannot refrain from recurring to the thought with which I began: that we stand today amidst a world in flames fanned by a universal whirlwind of violence and destruction for which history affords no parallel. This is not a time for impassioned words, for the fires of hate and passion are already well beyond human control; but it is an hour which calls for all that is in us of sober thought, of self-denial, unflinching, heartbreaking sacrifice, and patriotic masonic manhood. VICTOR HUGO said, in substance, that it were idle to search in the strategy of the battle of Waterloo for the reason for NAPOLEON'S defeat. He lost because for him to have won would have been for man to have triumphed against GOD. We may borrow his thought as a rainbow of hope. We know not at what sacrifice of blood and treasure; . we know not on what field or by what strategy; but as GOD reigns, we do know that WILLIAM of Germany must fail, because for his ideas of government to triumph would mean the defeat of infinite justice, which is GOD Himself. And it would seem especially in keeping with our traditions if the final thrust which shall strike military despotism from the government of men should be administered by American soldiers bearing the Stars and Stripes on the banks of the Rhine. This, however, my countrymen, means sacrifice, ghastly sacrifice. It means that hearts must be broken, homes desolated, and fortunes poured into the melting pot. It means that we must each be ready to sacrifice if need be all that we hold dear save honor on the altar of our country. We are not all privileged to put on the uniform and take a place in the ranks, but there is' plenty that each may do. Financial sacrifice we all can make, and must make. When our. country calls for funds, it is not a question of what we can do conveniently, but what we can do by the utmost sacrifice. It is a loan and not. a gift, but if it were a gift it should make no difference. When our young men are offering their lives and all that young life holds dear, the man is a coward and a slacker that will not put his last dollar behind the boys in the ranks. This is a war of resources as well as of men, and unless our united resources are ungrudgingly cast into the balance the struggle cannot be won, and the sooner we wake to this realization the sooner it will all be over.
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I do not conceive that any distinctive action by the Masonic Institution as such is called for, or even desirable, but I do urge most earnestly that every masonic agency be placed at the disposal of the Government and respond with masonic thoroughness, promptness, and fidelity to any call that may be made upon it. The crises of the times are not, however, military and financial . alone. The world will never be again as it was before. Social, civic and economic orders are changing. Already a great autocracy has fallen, and the largest contiguous Empire in the world is prostrate in the throes of a reaction of anarchy and chaos. In our own, the most democratic of nations, we stand aghast at the delegation of centralized and autocratic power more complete than any autocrat dare assert. This is not said in criticism, but is noted with pleasure, for it is the supreme test of power in a Republic that in moments of stress, individual rights and individual power are centralized, yielded and delegated; but that power must be returned to the people, and centralized power is never readily surrendered. We expect a cardinal clause in the final treaty of peace to be the disbanding of navies and the disarmament of nations, with a court of nations to protect the democracy of the World. To restore our own equilibrium so that this great free nation shall continue a fit democratic example, will be a test of our judgment, our patience, and our courage. And in the establishment of this new world order the principles we were taught as we advance in Masonry must be the guide to men and nations. These, my brethren, are some of the tasks that lie before us and constitute the challenge of the hour to every patriotic American. To it I have no doubt Kansas Masons, in common with their countrymen everywhere, will generously respond. Fraternally submitted, CHARLES E. LOBDELL, Grand Master.
Upon motion, the address of the M.-. W.'. Grand Master was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
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DEPUTY GRAND MASTER'S REPORT.
R.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, presented the following report: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN : It has been my good fortune to have served as Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas at a time when circumstances gave opportunity for the occupant of the office to be of some service, and to have a real part in the administration of masonic aflairs in this Grand Jurisdiction. I find it diflficult to adequately express my appreciation for the very generous confidence the Most Worshipful Grand Master has shown me in delegating a large part of the year's work to my care, and for the many acts of courtesy and helpfulness tendered by him at a time when inexperience felt the need most keenly. I cannot refrain from acknowledging the great help I have received in the work performed by me from the R.'. W.". Grand Secretary in the year gone by. His office has been a well-spring and source of constant comfort and assistance, and without which I should ofttimes have felt helpless and discouraged. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
At the close of the last Annual Communication when the Grand Officers were installed, three of the appointed officers were absent, and were therefore not installed, namely, Bros. MAYER EPPSTEIN, Grand Junior Steward; HARRY MAUGHERMAR, Grand Sword Bearer; and HARRY L . SHARP, Grand Pursuivant. On the 3d day of March, 1917, a commission was issued to R.'. W.'. CHARLES W . MILLER, JR., of Hays Lodge No. 195, to install Bro. HARRY MAUGHERMAR as Grand Sword Bearer. Bro. MILLER performed this duty and made due report thereof as having been done by him at a special communication of Apollo Lodge No. 297, at Ellis, on March 14th. On March 3,1917, a commission was issued to R.'. W.". Bro. JOSEPH E. MCMULLBN, of Great Bend Lodge No. 15, to install Bro. MAYER EPPSTEIN as Grand Junior Steward. Bro. MCMULLEN performed this duty and made due report thereof.as having been done by him at a stated communication of Great Bend Lodge No; 15, on March 9th. Bro. HARRY L . SHARP was installed by me at a stated communication of Washington Lodge No. 5, at Atchison, on the 19th day of March.
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LODGES CONSTITUTED.
At the last Annual Communication charters were granted to four lodges by this Most Worshipful Grand Body. They were as follows: Ensign Lodge No. 413, at Ensign, Gray County, Kansas. Morland Lodge No. 414, at Morland, Graharn County, Kansas. Perry Lodge No. 415, at Perry, Jefferson County, Kansas. King David Lodge No. 416, at Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas. All the lodges above named were constituted by Special Deputy Grand Masters appointed for that purpose, and due return made showing that fact. LODGES U. D.
During the year letters of dispensation have been issued for the establishment of one lodge U. D. The manner and extent of the work done by this lodge during the year, and the manner in which its business has been transacted, leads me to the belief that the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. will feel warranted in recommending it to this Grand Body for a charter. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
During the past year the requests for special dispensations authorizing subordinate lodges to confer the degrees without awaiting the lapse of the statutory time have been numerous, and greatly exceed in number such requests for any previous year. This, of course, is accounted for by the fact that our country is at war, and the splendid manhood of. those who have joined the colors and offered the supreme sacrifice at their country's altar, have been taught to know the worth and value of the Masonic Fraternity as.an influence for good and helpfulness, and have desired to affiliate themselves with our ancient Order, and being unable to await the statutory time for the degrees to be conferred, such requests for special dispensations have been made, and without exception granted. Two hundred and seventyeight such special dispensations were issued to confer the degrees upon candidates without waiting the statutory period, the fees charged and collected, and the amount paid to the Grand Secretary, is $1,170.00. There are forty-four of such dispensations for which the fee was charged that have not yet been paid, nor such dispensations returned up to the time of the making of the Grand Secretary's report. Of the fifty-four other special dispensations issued, five of them were to lay cornerstones; thirty-six of them were to elect and install officers; eight of them were to install officers; two of them were to hold elections for officers; one was to authorize business to be transacted at a special meeting; and one was to dedicate a hall.
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CORNER-STONES.
On July 26th, it was my privilege and great honor to officiate at the laying of the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Seneca, for Seneca Lodge No. 39. The pleasure of this ceremony was much enhanced by the fact of my wide acquaintance there, and of the many close personal friends and associates I have among the Craft at Seneca. Their Temple, which is now completed, is commodious and well calculated to serve their wants for all time. The building itself is a thing of beauty, and reflects credit not only upon the Craft, but upon the whole community. I t will stand a lasting monument to Seneca Lodge No. 39, and to our ancient Institution. At the request of Oneida Lodge No. 323, at Oneida, on August 7th, I laid the corner-stone of the fine new school building then being erected at that place. The day was fine, and the good people of that locality attended in large numbers to witness the ceremony, which passed off without any untoward circumstance. On August 14th, at the request of the County Commissioners of Sheridan County, transmitted through Hoxie Lodge No. 348, at ten o'clock in the morning, I conducted the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of the new Court House at that place. A great concourse of people was in attendance; the weather was ideal, and the ceremony was conducted according to our ancient custom, and could be said to be successful and pleasant in every way, and I feel it was profitable to the Craft. In this connection I want to report that in the afternoon of the same day it was my pleasant duty to dedicate the new Masonic Hall at Hoxie. Certainly the membership of Hoxie Lodge are to be congratulated and complimented upon their enterprise and fraternal spirit in the construction of their new hall at a large expense, after suffering the loss of their former hall by fire. Many visitors from neighboring lodges in Sheridan and other counties were in attendance, and helped to make the occasion memorable. Commissions were issued for laying corner-stones as follows: To R.-. W.-. ORLEY G . UNDERWOOD, District Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty-sixth District, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic hall at Greensburg, on the 27th day of June, 1917. To W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, Past Master of Vesper Lodge No. 136, to lay the corner-stone of the new Court House at Sedan, on the 6th day of July, 1917. To R.-. W.-. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN, District Deputy Grand Master of the Fiftieth District, to lay the corner-stone of the United Brethren Church at McCracken, on the 6th day of July, 1917. ToM.-.W.-. E L R I C K C . COLE, Past Grand Master, to lay the cornerstone of the new Court House at Ness City, on the 10th day of October, 1917.
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To M.-.W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the Court House at Lamed, on the 27th day of November, 1917. All of these commissions were duly returned, showing that.the corner-stones were laid with appropriate masonic ceremonies by them and their assistants on the dates above named. Very much to my regret I was unable to be present at the laying of the corner-stone of the Administration Building of the new Masonic Home at Wichita, on November 19, 1917. Business affairs over which I had no control prevented my attendance. Such ceremony, however, was conducted by the Grand Senior Warden, R.'. W.\ Bro. OWEN J. WOOD, assisted by- other Grand Officers. The oration was delivered by M.-. W.\ ELRICK C . COLE. ' From reports at hand, it can be very well said that the laying of this corner-stone, and all of the ceremonies connected therewith, was probably the most complete and memorable that has ever taken place in our Grand Jurisdiction. DISTRICT D E P U T I E S AND DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Concerning the working for the past year of our system of District Deputies, I have only commendation to offer. The system has proved so efficacious in general good to our Institution, and in perfecting and systematizing the work of our beloved Order, that no one familiar with the operation of the system, I feel confident, would bs willing to abandon the plan. The success of it for the past year, however, is so largely due to the personnel of the District Deputies chosen, and the services rendered by them, that it should not be forgotten to give due credit to that splendid band of brothers comprising our District Deputies, who have so unselfishly given of their time and effort for the benefit of the Craft. To them is due the fact that successful district meetings during the year have been held in practically every one of the seventy-one districts in the State. I attended the district meetings held in District No. 1 at Troy, in District No. 2 at Horton, in District No. 3 at Leavenworth, in District No. 11 at Corning, and in District No. 20 at Frankfort. At each and every one of such district meetings I found enthusiasm and that fraternal spirit which means success for our great Institution. I t was much to my regret that I was unable to attend a larger number of such district meetings, but I can with much satisfaction report that most of those I did not attend were honored and helped by the presence of our Right Worshipful Grand Secretary. I t should not be forgotten, however, to give due credit to our Lecturers, W.\ Bros. HARVEY 0 . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART, for the splendid service
rendered by them at these district meetings. From my observation of matters connected with the district meetings, I am of the opinion that the place selected for such meetings has not always been wisely chosen, and on account thereof, many times it has been inconvenient, if not impossible, for different lodges in such
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districts to attend. I therefore recommend that the law as to the matter of locating such district meetings and details as to the expenses thereof be placed in the hands of the Grand Master. CHANGE IN DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
A number of changes have been made in the boundaries of the districts. All are shown in detail in the report of the Grand Secretary. DISCIPLINE.
Early in the year complaint was made that Troy Lodge No. 55 had violated the jurisdiction of Severance Lodge No. 313, by accepting the petition of a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry, electing such candidate and conferring the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft degrees upon him. After investigation it was determined that the complaint was well founded, but that there had been no intentional wrongdoing in such matter; but as Troy Lodge is the one in which I was made a Mason, and the one in which I hold my membership, I felt that I should administer what I deemed to be the required discipline in such a manner that while it would be recognized as just, it would have a proper deterrent effect as to such violations in the future. On April 7, 1917, I addressed to the Master of Troy Lodge No. 55, a letter as follows: "HIAWATHA,
KANSAS, April 7, 1917.
"W.: Warren D. Allison, Master, Troy Lodge No. 55, A. F. & A. M:, Troy, Kansas. " M Y DEAR BROTHER: The letter of the Secretary of your lodge of the 5th inst. to the Grand Secretary, with reference to the membership of Bro. ROY NELSON, in the absence of Grand Master LOBDELL from the State, has been referred to me. "From the letter it would clearly appear that Troy Lodge in electing and conferring the first two degrees on Bro. NELSON, violated Section 2, Article VI, of the Constitution, and in doing so is a proper subject for discipline. But inasmuch as no blame is attached to Bro. NELSON, his membership in Troy Lodge cannot be questioned, and if there is no valid objection otherwise, he is entitled to be advanced and receive his Master's degree. " B u t now as to the question of Troy Lodge being disciplined: In acting on the petition of Bro. NELSON, apparently without any thought of its jurisdiction, Troy Lodge deserves to be, and is hereby severely censured. "By the strict observance of the laws governing jurisdiction, fraternal relations among lodges are promoted, and the violation of such laws leads to strife and injury to the body of Masonry generally. A repetition of such conduct might even result in the suspension or revocation of your charter. " I n addition to the rebuke and censure herein contained, Troy Lodge will be required to send to Severance Lodge No. 313 all the fees received from Bro. NELSON, with an ample" apology for its violation of the masonic law, and the assurance that it will not again offend, and to express the hope that the fraternal relations heretofore existing between the two lodges will not be marred by this unfortunate occurrence.
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"Let me add, that on account of myself being a member of Troy Lodge No. 55, I feel that this offense against masonic law should be promptly, and as far as possible, atoned for. "You will please advise me when your lodge has complied with the foregoing conditions. "Fraternally yours, . " W M . I.
STUART,
"Deputy Grand Master." The direction and order given ill the case was cheerfully complied with, and I am glad to report that the friendly and fraternal relation existing between such lodges has not been marred by such incident. In April, complaint was made-by Avon Lodge No. 305, at Westphalia, of a like violation of its jurisdiction by Waverly Lodge No. 244, at Waverly. Having ascertained that the ground for complaint was well founded, and that there had been a clear violation of the jurisdiction of Avon Lodge by Waverly Lodge, the sarhe discipline was administered to Waverly Lodge as had been administered to Troy Lodge, and the same requirements were made, all of which have been complied with, and I believe that the fraternal relations between Avon Lodge and Waverly Lodge continue to be cordial and friendly. Complaint of similar violation of the jurisdiction of Waldron Lodge No. 377 by Palmyra Lodge No. 23, was made in June. Upon ascertaining that the complaint was just, like discipline was administered to Palmyra Lodge No. 28. During the year my attention has been called to a large number of violations of masonic law by various lodges in the conferring of one or more of the degrees in less than four weeks, without procuring a special dispensation authorizing the same. In each of these instances I have reprimanded the lodge and required that such reprimand be spread upon their minutes. In one instance, the same lodge offended the second time in this particular. Violations of the masonic law of this kind have become so numerous that I am constrained to recommend the passage of a law by this Grand Body, providing for a penalty where . a lodge confers degrees in less than the statutory four weeks, without special authority from the Grand Master to do so. MASONIC PARADES AND PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS.
On April'lS, 1917, there came into my hands a telegram addressed to the Most Worshipful Grand Master from the Master of Mount Vernon Lodge No. 145, at Beloit, which reads as follows: "Chas. E. Lobdell, Grand Master Masons of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas. "Please grant dispensation for Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145 to parade on Patriotic Day, April 20th. "PHILIP G.
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To which telegram I made reply by wire as follows: "Philip
G. Chubbic, Master, Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 1^5, A. F. & A. M., Beloit, Kansas. "Dispensations issued to parade only in dedication and cornerstone ceremonies. Do not take part as Masons. Would urge you to do so as citizens. Every man should show loyalty to his country and put his country first. Letter follows. " W M . , I . STUART,
"Deputy Grand Master." On April 19, 1917, a more full reply was made by letter, which reads as follows: "HIAWATHA, KANSAS, April 19, 1917.
"W.'. Philip G. Chubbic, Master, Mount Vernon Lodge No. H.5, A. F. & A. M., Beloit, Kansas. " M Y DEAR BROTHER: Your telegram of the 17th inst. to Grand Master LOBDBLL in his absence from the State, was referred to ma, aiid it reached me yesterday. I immediately wired you, and am taking it for granted that you received it. "Now, Bro. CHUBBIC, I desire to write you a little more fully concerning this question than I could do in the telegram. In the first place, the Grand Lodge officers have to be very careful not to open the doors to the issuing of dispensations to permit Masons to meet and parade upon occasions other than those specified in our Constitution and By-Laws, and for that reason it has been the universal policy not to issue special dispensations except upon occasions of laying of cornerstones and dedication of halls. " B u t there is a more weighty reason which appeals to me why such special dispensations should not be issued for the authorizing of lodges to parade on Patriotic Day, and that is, that one of the first cares and obligations of a Mason, no matter in what country he may reside, is to look upon his obligation as a Mason so that it will in no way conflict, with the duty he owes to his country; and as it is self-evident, that a man's first duty is to his country rather than to his lodge, I am clearly of the opinion that all Masons who want to parade in patriotic demonstrations should dq so not because they are Masons, but because of their love and loyalty to their country. And I fear to parade as Masons in such a demonstration would put the Fraternity in the attitude of claiming some special credit for loyalty by reason of being Masons rather than by reason of being citizens, and we cannot afford to lay oiirselves open to that kind of criticism. Men are good or better Masons, as they are good or better citizens, and I hope that there is no Mason in this State that would hesitate to march and parade in a demonstration meant to show loyalty to the Government, but he should do this as a citizen, and as responding to the duties of citizenship. " I have written you thus fully because of the fact that a refusal to issue special dispensations for such an occasion under conditions as they now exist, might be misconstrued and subject the Grand Master or his Deputy to criticism, when as a matter of fact, both Grand Master LOBDELL and myself are keenly and intensely interested in the Government's welfare, and have the greatest desire in the world to stand by the President and to do everything possible to aid the Government against the countries with which we are now at war.
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"Will you be kind enough to read this letter to your lodge that your members may have a full understanding why the request for special dispensation was refused? "Sincerely and fraternally yours, " W M . I. STUART,
"Deputy Grand Master." In the month of June a communication to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of this Grand Jurisdiction, from the Most Worshipful Grand Master of. the District of Columbia, was referred to me, and is as follows: "WASHINGTON, D . C., June 9, 1917.
"Mr. Charles E. Lobdell, Grand Master of Masons, Topeka, Kansas. " M O S T WORSHIPFUI/SIR AND D E A R BROTHER:
There is a matter
very close to my heart that I want to mention to you and other Grand Masters. " T h a t our country seriously needs the help and influence of every forceful man cannot be denied by any one who is at all well informed as to present conditions; arid I feel that never before did its needs call louder for the help and earnest effort of every one of our American Freemasons than they do today. "Our Craft was the first of existing human institutions to deny the claim that a king's crown gave to any man a divine right to rule ruthlessly over all other men and mold their destinies without their consent; the first human organization to recognize and proclaim that all worthy men should everywhere meet on a common level and stand equal before the law. " The doctrines that ' all men are created equal,' and that to secure to them their unalienable rights 'governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,' were never recognized in statecraft until they were written into the American Declaration of Independence by men more than nine-tenths of whom were Freemasons; and they never found a place in the organic laws of any country until they were written into our constitution by a convention composed very largely of members of our Craft. "The battle of democracy against autocracy is, therefore, in a large sense fundamentally Freemasonry's battle; and as it has been waged through the years, throne after throne has either crumbled or surrendered its powers to the people. And now it is that the last great combat has come to free mankind everywhere from a despotisrri born of ambition and a greed for power, and make a universal and lasting peace possible. Naturally our country has been drawn into this conflict as the ally of the other countries where the largest liberties are already assured to the people. This is America's war and OUR WAR. " B u t are our people, or are we as Freemasons fully informed as to the real objects, purposes and causes that gave this war its birth; fully aware of the potency of its results; fully conscious of the real gravity of our present situation as a nation, or mindful of our country's present and real needs? Do the masses of the people, or do we as craftsmen, fully appreciate the fact that there is at. the present moment, as perhaps never before, a very great need for earnest, conscientious and consecrated effort on the part of every individual Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a real work for each of us to do to bring about the final and complete triumph of the principles for which we stand sponsor? "Standing as I do at the Capitol of our country where all interests and information focalize, holding as I have for nearly a quarter of a
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century official connection with our Government, and enjoying as I doa large and intimate acquaintance in official circles, I have unusual, opportunity for observation and investigation; and, while I am very far from being an alarmist, I say to you with all frankness and candor that the real facts of the present situation, very many of which are not given to the public for obvious reasons, are such as to awaken a very grave concern in any well-informed and serious mind. The facts cometo me directly from men charged with large responsibilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;meii who actually know present conditions and are able to wisely forecast thefuture. " In the first place the very large lack of information as to the controlling cause and the real objects of this war, the lack of personal interest in its results, and the lack of a full realization of imminent danger on the part of our average citizens, awaken a fear that our lethargy.may embarrass our Government as greatly, if not greater, than the lack of interest and inclination on the part of the masses of her people hampered Great Britain during the first two years after this war began. " T h a t there exists an alarming apathy on the part of our people cannot be denied. Very many of our first issue of bonds remain unsold; many of our recruiting stations are practically idle, and the call of the Red Cross for funds has been indifferently answered. This lack of personal interest is due, not to a want of real patriotism, but very largely due to the fact that we are so far from the battle fronts t h a t t h e average man feels safe in our apparent isolation; and to the lamentable fact that very many of our people have lately come to regard the Government at Washington as something to serve them and their interests,^ and not to be served by them, and that somehow or someway it will be amply able to meet successfully any emergencies that may arise without their personal help. Far too many people are unmindful of the fact that no Government can successfully wage a great war like this one without the earnest, constant, and consecrated help of the people who compose it. Our people sadly need a serious awakening to that fact. "Added to these causes for the existing general apathy is the fact that a belief exists in far too many uninformed minds that this war will soon be ended without our active participation, a belief entirely unwarranted by the real probabilities, which amount to almost an assured fact that our allies are nearing the extreme limit of their capacity to continue this struggle unaided. The best information obtainable from the most reliable sources, from men who actually know the facts, amounts to almost a positive assurance that the end of the war is very far off, and that our country will be compelled to furnish a very large assistance in men, money, and supplies of many kinds. "These conditions call for such public agitation as will awaken our people to a fuller understanding and appreciation of the real situation as it actually exists. Efforts along this line are being made, and will be more extensively made, both by our Government and by patriotic societies, and I feel that in this much-needed work our Fraternity can, and I am sure will, willingly give very great aid, composed as it is of selected, serious minded, and patriotic men who for the most part exert a large influence in their own communities and elsewhere. "Realizing as I do the very great necessity for this work I have encouraged patriotic demonstrations, with speeches giving information and instruction, both within the tiled lodges and at public mass meetings in this jurisdiction, and the results thus accomplished here encourage the belief that similar action throughout all the Masonic Grand Jurisdictions would be exceedingly helpful if adopted there.
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" T h e National Security League, a purely patriotic, non-partisan, and entirely trustworthy association composed of many of the most prominent men of the country, regardless of their political affiliations, with Hon. ROBERT BACON, as its President, and Judge ALTON B . PARKER and .IOFBPH H . CHOATB, now deceased, as its honorary Vice-
Presidents, is fully equipped with means and organization, and has •entered actively into the work of education along the lines indicated. -It will extend its operations throughout the entire country; and in this great work asks the co-operation and. help of fraternal, religious, and other civic organizations. "Through the courtesy of the Secretary of this League, Hon. HENRY L . WEST, formerly one of the Commissioners in charge of the government of this city, I have been requested to bring his association's offer of co-operation to the attention of the several Grand Masters •of Masons in the United States in order that they may, if so inclined, •correspond with him on the subject. " T h e National Security League will, at its own expense, send weU informed speakers of national reputation to address public meetings In any part of the country, at any time and place where such meetings are locally organized and promoted; and it will also furnish free of cost :such literature, addresses, and syllabi of addresses, as will be helpful to local speakers in the preparation of addresses along the lines in'dicated. " I t is not the purpose of this League in making this offer to proiriote in any manner its own interests as an organization. No applications for membership in the League or donations to its funds will be solicited at any of these meetings. The only help It will ask of the people where the meetings are held is that they call and advertise the meetings, and provide suitable places for holding them, and to that end they desire the co-operation of all local fraternities and other organizations which may be willing to aid in promoting the meetings and use their best efforts to secure as large an attendance of their members as possible. At these meetings addresses'made by speakers sent by the League may be supplemented by such other speeches or programme as may seem desirable to the persons in charge of the meetings. " I t seems probable that a co-operation of the several fraternal orders, churches, or other organizations in any community in the promotion of meetings of this character could have none other than the most helpful results; and if operated through District Deputies or other •divisional representatives, of fraternal Grand Bodies, the plan ssams quite feasible, and its effects should be very farreachlng. I am In no way personally Interested in or connected with the National Security League, and will not presume either to direct or suggest its actions or to give any information as to its future activities; and, if any person desires its help, or wants Information relative to it, they may write to HENRY L . WEST, its Secretary, at 31 Pine Street, New York. • "Hoping that you will fully appreciate my motive in writing this letter, and disavowing any desire or intention on my part to control or even suggest the action you may take in the premises, I am, with assurance of my highest esteem, "Yours fraternally and cordially, "JAS. W . WiTTEN,
"Grand Master of Masons of District of Columbia."
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In answer to such letter, I wrote as follows: "HIAWATHA, KANSAS, July 7, 1917.
"M.: W.\ James W. Witlen, Grand Master of Masons of District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. " M O S T WORSHIPFUL SIR AND DEAR BROTHER:
Your letter of
June 9th, to M / . W / . Grand Master CHARLES E . LOBDELL, has been referred to me. On account of my absence from home part of the time since your letter came, and on account of being very busily engaged in Red Cross work in our State, your letter has remained unanswered until now. I am in full and hearty sympathy with the contents of. your letter, and agree with you that there has been a great need toarouse the people throughout the country to a realization of the meaning: and results likely to come from this great war. Am very glad, indeed, to say, however, that in Kansas since the campaign to dispose of the Liberty Bonds, and more especially since the Red Cross drive to raisaour proportion of the $100,000,000 fund for Red Cross work has been conducted, that our people seem now to be in a fair way to sense the importance of the necessity to win the war, and to sustain the President in all his efforts to bring about that result. "After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that, while there would be nothing wrong in addressing a communication to all of our lodges suggesting patriotic demonstrations, and co-operation with the National Security League in the campaign conductsd by it, and that while as Masons we should one and all join with common humanity in promoting all things that may be necessary to bring victory to us and our Allies in this most brutish war now being waged by Germany against the democracy of the world, I am inclined to the opinion that we should do all of those things as loyal American citizens, regardless Of political affiliation, religion, or race, and not as a special and select fraternity. It seems to me that we, as Masons, should not assumeto possess any special loyalty or degree of devotion, or assume to be burdened with special .duty not common to every patriotic American citizen. If Masons are to perform their full duty to their country, I cannot help but think that they had better perform that obhgation in such a way as to inspire th9 feeling of the public generally, that what is done is done because of a common responsibility of citizenship, rather than of any special fraternal duty. " I want to sincerely thank you for your letter, and for the thoughts and information therein contained, and to again assure you that I am as one with you in promoting the cause represented by our Government. "Sincerely and fraternally yours, " W M . I. STUART,
"Deputy Grand Master." REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS THAT WERE DENIED.
On May 21, 1917, there came a request from the Secretary of Neosho Lodge No. 27, at LeRoy, for a special dispensation authorizing that lodge to receive the petition for the mysteries of Masonry and confer the degrees within two weeks upon a young man of less than twentyone years of age. Needless to say this request was courteously denied. On October 21, 1917, a request came from Hancock Lodge No. 311 for a special dispensation authorizing Hancock Lodge to confer the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason on.
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candidates in classes, that is, conferring the degrees on all candidates in waiting at the same time by having all of those except one witness the work. Such request was also denied. INVESTMENT OF LODGE FUNDS IN LIBERTY BONDS.
On October 19,1917, M.-. W.-. Bro. MAURICE L . STONE, Secretary of Wamego Lodge No. 75, addressed to me a letter, which is as follows: "WAMEGO, KANSAS, October 19, 1917.
" Wm. I. Stuart, Deputy Grand Master, Hiawatha, " D E A R SIR AND R . - . W . ' . BROTHER:
Kansas.
Wamego Lodge is contem-
plating the buying of Liberty Bonds. Do you know of any masonic objection, and have you any advice to give? "Fraternally yours, "M.
L. STONE,
â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ To which I wrote the following reply:
"Secretary."
"HIAWATHA, KANSAS, October 20, 1917.
'Maurice L. Stone, Secretary, Wamego Lodge No. 75, A. F. & A. M., Wamego, Kansas. " M Y DEAR BROTHER: Answering your inquiry of yesterday, will say that there is no reason in the world why Wamego Lodge should not invest in Liberty Bonds if you so desire. The buying of such bonds by funds belonging to the lodge would merely be an investment, and in my opinion, a very desirable one, such as any lodge has a right to make of its funds. Particularly do I commend such investment because it shows that patriotic spirit which should be exhibited by us all in this, the hour of our country's peril. "With kind regards and best wishes, I am, "Fraterhally yoursj " W M . I. STUART,
"Deputy Grand Master." MILITARY LODGES U. D.
Early in October, there was referred to me a petition from Colonel FRANK L . TRAVIS and many other brethren, asking for letters of dispensation to form a military lodge U. D., under authority of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas. After giving the matter thorough consideration and investigation, I felt constrained to deny such request, and my letter t o Colonel TRAVIS sets forth fully my reason for such ruling. Such letter is as follows: "HIAWATHA, KANSAS, October 8, 1917. .
"Colonel Frank L. Travis, Ammunition Train, 117th Division, Garden City, Long Island, New York. " M Y DEAR SIR AND BROTHER: The petition of yourself and other brethren addressed to the Most Worshipful Grand Master CHARLES E . LOBDELL, asking for letters of dispensation to form a military lodge U. D . , under authority of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, has in the absence of Bro. LOBDELL from the State, been referred to me. After giving the matter careful and due consideration, I have come to the conclusion that it is neither expedient or desirable to grant such letters
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of dispensation. T o do so would be t o act c o n t r a r y to t h e rulings already laid down on this subject by previous G r a n d M a s t e r s . I n t h e Proceedings of t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s of 1866, page 15, it is said in relation t o military lodges: " ' Now when these lodges have ceased to exist, truly, indeed, it is said that the "questions raised" are of the most grave and serious import. Tlie Grand Lodge of Kansas has cause to rejoice that she unhesitatingly refused to give the sanction of her masonic authority to a single military lodge, and may congrattilate herself that none of those masonic Ishmaelites can trace their jiaternity to her indiscretion.' " T h e history of military lodges in other G r a n d Jurisdictions h a v e proven m o s t unsatisfactory. M o s t Worshipful T H O M A S J. T U R N E R , Grand M a s t e r of Illinois, in his address to t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois in 1865, concerning military lodges, h a d this t o s a y : " 'Previous to my installation, several dispensations had been granted by my predecessor to open military lodge-i in the army then in tlie flekl. I have never been fully informed as to the extent of tlie powers granted by these dispensations, but I suppose they did not confer any authority to invade foreign jurisdictions and make Masons from the citizen soldiery of other States. In all the dispensations for military lodges granted by me, jurisdiction was limited to the single regiment of Illinois trooxjs to which the dispensation was granted. I am led to beUeve that some of the military lodges working under dispensation from our jurisdiction have greatly aljused their privileges, and brought reproach upon our Order. Instead of confining their operation to Illinois regiments and troops exclusively, as they ought to have done, they made Masons Indiscriminately from soldiers and citizens of other States, with very little regard for the kind of material used. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri, have especial cause to complain in this respect. " 'M.'.W.'. Brethren GEO. W . WASHBURNE, Grand Master of Wisconsin; A. T. O. PiEUSorv, Grand Master of Minnesota; and E. A. GUILBERT. Grand Master of Iowa, in the most fraternal manner, called ray attention to the fact that these military lodges were in the habit of making Masons of citizens belonging to their respective jurisdictions, and that candidates had been admitted whose characters wholly disqualified them from becoming Masons. As soon as these facts became known to me, I at once addressed letters to the Masters of all the military lodges working under dispensations from our jurisdiction, instructing tliem not to receive or act upon the petition of anyone who was not known to be a citizen of the State of Illinois." About that"time most of our military lodges suspended work, and, the war being closed, they ceased to exist, having done some good and much mischief. I would fraternally ask our sister Grand Lodges to overlook errors which were not designed or sanctioned by the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge of Illinois. " 'There is one question connected with our military lodges to which T invite your careful attention. What is to be the status of Masons who were made in those lodges? The lodges ceased to exist when the war closed. Some of them had been broken up through the long marches and hard fighting which immediately preceded the cessation of hostilities; the brethren have no dimits, and in many cases cannot procure even certificates of having been made Masons; some have received only one, and others only two degrees. They are all Masons, and will naturally seek atBliation with Masons when they return to their homes. How that afBUation shall be accomplished, and how those who seek advancement shall be disposed of, .are questions of grave importance, and of sufficient â&#x20AC;˘ magnitude to demand your prompt attention. " ' I n behalf of the brethren who have been made Masons in our military lodges from citizens of other States than Illinois, I would fraternally ask that our sister Grand Lodges adopt some plan by which" they may, if found worthy, become afilliated with lodges in their respective jurisdictions.'
" T h a t part of his address above quoted, was referred to a" Committee on Grand Master's Addresses, who submitted the following as their report thereon: " 'Very grave and serious questions are raised by so much of the address as relates to military lodges and their action. " ' Either by direct authority of the Grand Lodge in dispensations conferred, or by usurpation of power in those to whom the dispensations were committed, it is clear that the rights of sister Grand Lodges have been repeatedly invaded. Masons have been made not only of citizen soldiery of Illinois in the field, but also of known citizens both of loyal and disloyal States, under apparent authority from this Grand Lodge. For those who were thus made Masons, and who
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reside in this jurisdiction, this Grand Lodge should provide by recognizing them as such, and a resolution to that effect is appended. For those who have been made Masons, and who of right belong to other jurisdictions, this Grand Lodge can do no more than to request the appropriate Grand Bodies where they may permanently reside to adopt them into the general Brotherhood, if in other respects found worthy, and thus to heal the breach which has been made in the walls. " ' I t is to be hoped that this e.xperience will forever close the question of traveling lodges operating within regular foreign jurisdictions.' " I desire also to call y o u r a t t e n t i o n t o t h e G r a n d Lodge of California, on t h i s subject. I t s a y s : " 'An army lodge is an anomaly in Ma.sonry. Its meetings are held at any place where the exigencies of the military service may cause a temporary encampment. If held in our own country, such meetings are necessarily an invasion of the jurisdiction of other regularly constituted lodges. During the clash of battle in our late Civil War, it sometimes happened that army lodges, with their charters and records, were swept from existence, and the unfortunate members of such lodges were thus deprived of membership, without dimits or other records to show that they had received the degrees of Masonry in a regularly chartered masonic lodge.' " T h e r e a r e m a n y other a u t h o r i t i e s holding t o t h e same effect, b u t it would seem unnecessary t o q u o t e t h e m further. F o r t h e good of t h e F r a t e r n i t y generally, t h r o u g h o u t not only t h e G r a n d Jurisdiction of K a n s a s , b u t t h r o u g h o u t t h e world. I a m constrained t o d e n y your petition for l e t t e r s of dispensation for such m i l i t a r y lodge. "Fraternally yours, "WM.
"Deputy
I.
STUART,
Grand
Master."
MASONIC HOME FUND.
Soon after 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 M o s t Worshipful .Grand Lodge, it was d e t e r m i n e d by t h e M o s t Worshipful G r a n d M a s t e r a n d Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , t h a t t h e m a t t e r of carrying into effect t h e legislation of the G r a n d Lodge concerning t h e question of raising t h e s u m of $160,000 from t h e s u b o r d i n a t e lodges in this G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n for t h e purpose of rebuilding t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e .at Wichita, s h o u l d be delegated t o t h e D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r , a n d he was directed t o t a k e sole a n d exclusive charge thereof. I n pursuance of t h a t direction, I began a n active campaign, a n d from t i m e t o time, in addition t o c a r r y i n g on v o l u m i n o u s correspondence with t h e officers of m a n y of t h e s u b o r d i n a t e lodges, I h a v e addressed general communications from t h e Grand E a s t t o all t h e lodges in t h e jurisdiction, giving i n f o r m a t i o n as t o t h e progress of t h e work, a n d appealing for p r o m p t r e s p o n s e a n d co-operation from t h e Craft generally. I n this work I desire t o acknowledge t h e valuable assistance t h a t has been rendered b y all of t h e D i s t r i c t Deputies t h r o u g h o u t t h e S t a t e . I regret t o state, however, t h a t s o m e of t h e lodges h a v e m a d e n o response, some have p a i d p a r t of t h e i r allotted share w i t h o u t giving a n y assurance as t o t h e balance, a n d t w o lodges h a v e expressed their unwillingness t o m e e t t h e m e a s u r e of t h e i r responsibility t o w a r d s accomplishing t h i s noble a n d charitable w o r k . B u t it is w i t h much pride a n d gratification t h a t I a m able t o r e p o r t t h a t a v a s t majority of t h e lodges in t h i s G r a n d Jurisdiction re-
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sponded quickly and effectively to this appeal for masonic charity Many lodges have contributed much more than their pro rata share, and the number having so done are so numerous, and their action was so prompt and generous, that it is impossible in this report to expressly relate by name all those that are deserving of special mention. I cannot refrain, however, from calling attention to one lodge, small in the number of its membership, but big and rich in the possession of that spirit of fraternal brotherhood and masonic charity that will mark it forever as distinguished among the lodges whose influence for good will be felt and acknowledged for all time. Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, with a membership of only thirty-two, whose allotted part was $115.20, has contributed $631.00, making a little over $19.71 per capita that has been contributed by that splendid organization. In the light of that action many of the larger lodges in membership in this State may very " well acknowledge with humility the unmatched spirit of charity manifested by the lodge at Santa Fe. I have classified the subordinate lodges into six classifications as follows: Class No. 1, being those lodges that have paid more than their allotted share. Of these there are seventy-nine. The aggregate amount expected of them was $31,500.00, and the aggregate.amount paid by them over their allotted share is $3,365.68, making the total amount paid by them $34,865.68. The list of such lodges, their respective apportionment, and respective amount paid by each is:
No. 5 6 35 38 46 55 64 66 73 74 88 91 97 99 105 110 122 123 145 146 148 151 153 175 177 178
Location. Atchison Lawrence Hiawatha lola Halstead Troy WatHbna Burlington Chetopa Augusta Pleasanton Marysville..... El Dorado Wichita Solomon Winfield Clifton Liberty Beloit Ellsworth Wa-Keeney Douglass Luray Kirwin Russell Burr Oak
Class No. 1. Apportiomacnl. $ 874 80 1,080 00 662 40 957 60 183 60 226 80 198 00 439 20 266 40 403 20 399 60 442 80 835 20 2,581 20 316 80 1,036 80 295 20 115 20 673 20 597 60 331 20 446 40 169 20 374- 40 302 40 252 00
Amount Paid.
Amount Overpaid
877 50 1,081 00 667 40 1,000 00 184 00 233 80 200 00 440 00 266 45 412 50 424 90 443 80 835 30 2,932 65 400 00 1,046 00 306 50 123 00 1,060 00 881 40 340 70 447 50 170 00 375 00 379 00 254 00
$
2 70 1 00 5 00 42 40 40 7 00 2 00 80 05 9 30 25 30 1 00 10 351 45 83 20 9 20 11 30 7 80 386 80 283 80 9 50 1 10 80 60 76 60 2 00
518
No. Location. 182 Burrton 185 Hamlin 186 Oberlin 190 Tonganoxie 192 Lyons... 194 Galena 195 Hays 198 Lucas 203 Caldwell 204 Downs 207 Alton 221 Scandia 223 Leon 225 Topeka 231 L o n g Island 233 Burden 239 Urbana 240 â&#x20AC;˘ Soldier 252 Stafford 254 St. John 259 Beattie 265 Pratt 266 Nortonville 272 K a n s a s City 279 -Dighton 280 Whitewater 282 Jetmore 288 Hope 290 Plainville 293 Greensburg 297 Ellis 300 Liberal 310 Almena 312 Santa Fe 318 Wallace 326 Horton 329 Arcadia 331 Hoisington 346 Moundridge 356 Wellsville 373 Morrill 375 Delavan 376 Bucklin 377 Waldron 378 Zenda 383 McDonald 384 Protection 397 Lindsborg 408 Arma 409 Haviland 412 Wilmore 414 Morland 415 Perry
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Apporlionment. $ 295 20 140 40 356 40 259 20 424 80 414 00 363 60 270 00 543 60 442 80 :.... 291 60 320 40 255 60 2,167 20 187 20 262 80 79 20 183 60 439 20 421 20 172 80 514 80 226 80 ' 1,306 80 154 80 183 60 133 20 212 40 , 381 60 198 00 446 40 360 00 273 60 115 20 194 40 824 40 244 80 478 80 151 20 212 40 162 00 147 60 280 80 158 40 190 80 190 80 223 20 2 4 a 40 108 00 115 20 122 40 82 80 104 40
THE
Amount Paid. '% 300 50 159 40 360 00 265 70 445 85 471 50 424 60 337 00 560 05 454 50 292 60 371 00 283 60 2,168 42 187 50 272 80 80 00 185 60 481 50 468 00 187 80 530 50 227 20 1,348 20 167 50 188 60 141 00 215 00 559 04 316 00 699 00 378 00 360 60 63100 . 200 00 849 25 245 00 564 00 159 60 214 50 248 50 150 00 320 00 160 00 191 00 202 50 224 62 255 75 126 80 118 20 123 00 85 00 126 00
February, Amount Overpaid. % 5 30 1900 3 60 6 50 21 05 57 50 61 00 67 00 16 45 11 70 1 00 50 60 28 00 1 22 30 10 00 80 2 00 42 30 46 80 15 00 15 70 40 41 40 12 70 5 00 7 80 2 60 177 44 118 00 252 60 18 00 87 00 515 80 5 60 24 85 20 85 20 8 40 2 10 86 50 2 40 39 20 1 60 20 11 70 â&#x20AC;˘ 1 42 7 35 18 80 3 00 60 2 20 21 60
Class N o . 2, being t h o s e lodges t h a t h a v e paid their full allotted s h a r e . Of t h e s e , t h e r e a r e 191, a n d t h e a g g r e g a t e a m o u n t p a i d b y t h e m is $68,568.45. T h e list of such lodges a n d t h e a m o u n t paid b y each, is:
1917-18.
No. 1 2 9 10 11 13 15 17 20 21 23 25 26 27 30 32 41 42 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 58 59 60 62 63 67 72 77 78 83 85 86 89 90 93 101 102 103 107 108 109 111 113 114 115 117 125 127
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KAN^SAS.
Class No. 2. Amount No. Location. Location. Paid. Highland $ 270 00 130 Netawaka Leavenworth 864 00 131 Fontana Lawrence 835 20 132 Elk City Leavenworth 1,033 20 133 Arkansas City Jewell... 373 60 134 Clay Center Corning 230 40 137 Cherryvale Great Bend 874 80 138 Dover Topeka 2,095 20 139 Sedgwick Circleville 147 60 141 Osage City Valley Falls 201 60 144 Yates Center Baldwin 295 20 155 Howard Oketo 154 80 158 Atchison Longton 248 40 159 Robinson LeRoy 216 00 160 Osborne Towanda 295 25 162 Sabetha Auburn 162 00 163 Fall River Pomona 198 00 164 Atwood Holton 774 00 165 Oxford Garnett 446 40 166 Randolph Easton.-. 216 00 168 Parkerville Xenia 126 00 169 Blue Rapids Effingham 219 60 171 Sterling Lansing 306 00 173 Belle-Plaine Silver Lake 241 20 176 Clyde Topeka 3,319 20 179 Kingsley St. Marys 172 80 181 Lenora Wetmore 334 80 184 PhilUpsburg Shawnee 216 00 189 Stockton McCracken 270 00 191 Ness City Barnard 320 40 193 Hartford Salina 1,587 60 196 Madison Overbrook 360 00 199 Norton Oswego 403 20 200 Anthony Frankfort 291 60 202 Delphos Huron 93 60 205 Eskridge Medicine Lodge .. 367 20 208 Haven White Cloud 302 40 209 Brookville Eudora 172 80 212 Colony Waterville 277 20 213 Severy Wichita 1,576 80 215 Rush Center Centralia 180 00 217 Ellinwood North Topeka 1,382 40 218 Mound Valley Girard 608 40 219 Little River -Lyndon 216 00 220 Lewis Coffeyville 1,148 40 222 Dodge City Chanute 1,375 20 226 Haddam Independence 1,602 00 227 Jamestown Garland 169 20 235 Leonardville Americus 190 80 236 Meriden Rossville 374 40 237 McCune Concordia 669 60 241 Linwood Florence 392 40 244 Waverly Uniontown 136 80 246 Garden City Parsons 1,666 80 247 Chase Cawker City 226 80 248 Grenola Edgerton 226 80 251 Galva
519
Amount Paid. $ 208 80 144 00 241 20 1,238 40 561 60 529 20 216 00 302 40 403 20 414 00 : 320 40 774 00 190 80 396 00 475 20 172 80 450 00 198 00 226 80 172 80 324 00 806 40 284 40 345 60 432 00 313 20 518 40 378 00 320 40 298 80 252 00 500 40 612 00 151 20 334 80 284 40 208 80 165 60 295 20 122 40 288 00 244 80 370 80 248 40 817 20 154 80 234 00 133 20 295 20 360 00 226 80 259 20 583 20 172 80 154 80 126 00
520 No. 253 255 256 258 261 264 267 271 273 274 276 277 278 283 284 285 286 289 291 294 295 296 298 301 311 313 314 316 317 319 322 323 327, 328 330 332 334 335 336 337
PROCEEDINGS
Amouni Location. Paid. Oakley $ 190 80 Milan 136 80 McLouth 324 00 Cheney .- 338 40 Mulberry 295 20 Logan 234 00 Moline 352 80 Kansas City 972 00 Clearwater 212 40 Weir... 331 20 Windom I l l 60 Ashland 273 60 Kiowa 349 20 Cimarron 230 40 Scott City 183 60 Argonia 93 60 Blue Mouiid '... 22G 80 Lakin 338 40 Bunker Hill 270 00 Glen Elder ' 273 60 Coldwater 313 20 Green 144 00 Wilson 226 80 Hamilton 187 20 Ft. Leavenworth 1,152 00 Severance 144 00 Gridley 147 60 Coolidge 140 40 Norcatur 133 20 Norwich 216 00 Kansas City 1,141 20 Oneida 115 20 Hoyt 180 00 Gypsum 183 60 LaCrosse 212 40 Preston . 180 00 Oak Hill 216 00 Allen 255 60 Formoso 280 80 Frederick 129 60
OF
No 339 340 342 343 349 352 354 357 358 360 361 363 365 368 370 371 372 380 381 838 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 396 399 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 411 413. 416
THE
Location. Lane... Leoti Maple City Holyrood Narka Horace... Summerfield AltaVista Turon Jennings Geneseo Powhattan Boling Bluff City Maple Hill Macksville Denison White City Grainfield Wilsey Emmett Spearville Freeport Natoma Sylvia Fostoria Mayetta Wakefield Mullinville Latham Wakarusa Benedict St. Francis Kensington Hugoton Scranton Climax Ensign Chanute
Februai-y, Amount Paid. $ 122 40 97 20 129 60 327 60 190 80 169 20 133 20 190 80 352 80 187 20 237 60 201 60 115 20 79 20 208 80 230 40 165 60 136 80 108 00 154 20 216 00 172 80 122 40 198 00 205 20 154 80 230 40 151 20 82 80 100 80 205 20 154. 80 140 40 205 20 133 20 147-60 126 00 43 20 93 60
Class No. 3, being those lodges that have paid part of their allotted share, and from which official assurance has been received that the balance will be remitted to the Grand Secretary within a reasonable time. Of these there are twenty-eight, and these lodges in Class 3 have paid in $14,385.35, and the balance to be remitted by them is $9,374.65. The list of such lodges, their respective apportionment, amount paid by each, and balance due from each, is as follows:
1917-is.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
Class No. No. • Location. 3 Kansas City 16 Manhattan 18 Ottawa 75 Wamego 79 Burlingame 84 Winchester 112 Irving 120 Peabody 136 Sedan 140 Hutchinson 142 Newton 149 Thayer 150 Wellington 152 Lebo 167 Larned;. 172 McPherson 183 Gaylord 187 Pittsburg 228 Esbon 268 Bronson : 275 Meade 303 Wichita 307 Herington .353 Marquette 362 Cuba 369'T> K a n s a s C i t y 3 9 4 ^ ' Coats 400 Ottawa
KANSAS.
521
3.
Apporlionment. $3,016 80 1,108 80 1,119 60 478 80 450 00 270 00 201 60 540 00 558 00 ,... 1,933 20 1,940 40 324 00 1,008 00 345 60 712 80 748 80 280 80 2,552 40 144 00 273 60 370 80 3,434 40 705 60 230 40 349 20 604 80 198 00 208 80
Amount Paid. $2,135 00 714 50 153 00 •195 00 200 00 211 05 143 50 250 00 466 60 1,000 00 1,583 00 162 50 789 95 100 00 564 00 412 50 • 175 00 865 75 82 50 190 00 300 25 2,594 50 345 50 129 00 63 00 312 00 156 45 90 80
Balance Due. % 881 80. 394 30 966 60 283 80 250 00 58 95 58 10 290 00
91 40 933 20 357 40 161 50 218 05 245 60 148 80 336 30 105 80 1,686 65 61 50 83 60 70 55 839 90 360 10 101 40 . 286 20 292 80 41 55 118 00
Class N o . 4, being those lodges t h a t h a v e paid p a r t of their allotted share, a n d from which n o official assurance has been received t h a t t h e balance of their share would be paid. Of these there are ninety-six, and t h e aggregate a m o u n t received from t h e m is $15,193.95, leaving a balance due from t h e m of $19,294.05. T h e list of such lodges and their respective a p p o r t i o n m e n t , a m o u n t paid b y each, and balance due from each, is as follows: Class No. I,. No. 4 7 8 12 14 19 22 28 31 33 34 36 37 39 40
Location. Potter J u n c t i o n City F o r t Scott Emporia Oskaloosa •. Olathe Melvern Mapleton Doniphan... Mound City Havensville Council Grove Paola Seneca D e Soto
Apportionment. $ 198 00 932 40 1,368 00 1,699 20 360 00 662 40 241 20 162 00 64 80 176 40 262 80 687 60 597 60 363 60 259 20
Amount Paid. $ 46 70 168 50 800 00 700 00 196 20 239 50 101 60 44 00 4100 6 00 75 50 327 00 186 50 172 00 20 00
Balance Due. $ 151 30 763 90 568 00 999 20 163 80 422 90 139 60 118 00 23 80 170 40 187 30 360 60 411 10 191 60 239 20
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Location.
.$ 165 60
Alden Syracuse Vermillion Goodland.. Caney La Harp Rosedale Parker Riley Edna Spivey Hoxie Scammon C e d a r Vale S y l v a n Grove Valley Center B o n n e r Springs Plains Dwight Buffalo Piper...; Saffordville Hepler
363 216 439 439 327 579 313 212 331 216 230 338 259 270 500 406 169 298 230 223 176 Ill
523
KANSAS.
60 00 20 20 60 60 20 40 20 00 40 40 20 00 40 80 20 80 40 20 40 60
Amount Paid. f 53 310 179 130 162 182 450 75 87 54 149 92 124 153 241 456 230 112 37 125 54 123 62
00 20 60 00 90 50 00 80 00 50 15 00 00 20 00 00 00 60 50 00 90 40 60
Balance Due. 112 60 53 40 36 40 309 20 276 30 145 10 129 60 237 40 125 40 276 70 66 85 138 40 214 40 106 00 . 2 9 00 44 40 176 80 56 60 261 30 105 40 168 30 53 00 49 00
Class N o . 5, being those lodges t h a t h a v e paid p a r t of t h e i r allotted share, and from which word h a s been received t h a t such lodges w o u l d be unable t o p a y t h e b a l a n c e . T h e names and n u m b e r s of each of said lodges, a n d t h e respective a p p o r t i o n m e n t of each, t h e respective a m o u n t paid b y each, a n d t h e b a l a n c e due from each, is as follows:
No. 61 211
Location. L a Cyghe.. Greeley
Class No. 5.. Apportionment. $ 205 20 93 60
Amount Paid. 106 95 41 00
Balance Due. i 98 25 52 60
Class N o . 6, being those lodges t h a t have n o t contributed a n y t h i n g for t h e rebuilding of t h e K a n s a s Masonic H o m e , a n d from which n o assurance has come t h a t such lodges will p a y a n y t h i n g for t h a t p u r p o s e . Of these t h e r e are t w e n t y , a n d t h e aggregate a m o u n t of their allotted p a r t is $5,709.60. T h e n a m e a n d n u m b e r of each such lodges, a n d t h e respective a p p o r t i o n m e n t of each is as follows:
No. 24 29 43 56 57 71 82 121 124 174
Location. Osawatomie Humboldt Nickerson Spring Hill Coyville B a x t e r Springs .. Neosho Falls Toronto P a w n e e Station.. S m i t h Center
Class No. 6. Amount Due. No.
918 259 327 237 198 334 97 298 93 536
00 20 60 60 00 80 20 80 60 40
197 210 224 230 263 315 338 350 386 410
Location. Canton Fulton Williamsburg Kingman Hazelton Savonburg Kincaid Elgin Tyro Quinter
Amount Due. $ . 460 80 158 40 266 40 460 80 205 20 352 80 183 60 183 60 68 40 68 40
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February,
In addition to the amount received from the subordinate lodges as above set forth, there has been contributed .from miscellaneous sources the aggregate amount of $7,853.74. The list of the donors and the amount contributed by each respectively, is as follows: Miscellaneous. Dave Freemeyer, Lake City Brethren of Elkhart Leavenworth Council No. 1 Wichita Consistory No. 2 Wichita Consistory No. 2 Midian Temple, Wichita Topeka Commandery No. 5 '. Herington Commandery No. 53 Liberal Commandery No. 55 Liberal Commandery No. 55 Wyandotte Chapter No. 6, Kansas City Junction City Chapter No. 17 Paola Chapter No. 20 Arkansas Valley Chapter No. 27, Newton Mt. Nebo Chapter No. 36, Great Bend Wichita Chapter No. 33 Bennett Chapter No. 41, Arkansas City Mt. Horeb Chapter No. 43, Hiawatha Concordia Chapter No. 45 Sterling Chapter No. 50 Tyrian Chapter No. 59, Washington Russell Chapter No. 64 Lebanon Chapter No. 67, Smith Center Belleville Chapter No. 69 •Garden City Chapter No. 83 Midian Temple, Wichita Cherokee Chapter No. 82...; Reno Chapter No. 34, Hutchinson Hutchinson Council R. & S. M Herington Commandery No. 53 Sharon Springs Lodge U. D Kaw Valley Chapter No. 53...... Ark Chapter No. 80 Midian Temple, Wichita Wichita Consistory No. 2
$
:
•; •.
10 14 25 30 1,250 250 33 9 9 7 100 25 50 100 125 100 125 200 50 50 25 25 100 100 25 250 50 310 50 9 20 50 25 500 3,750
00 00 00 00 00 00 94 75 75 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 00 00
The total amount received to date from all sources for the rebuilding of the Kansas Masonic Home is $141,015.12. In addition to the whole amount received from all sources as reported herein, I might add that the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of R. A. M. of this State has contributed and paid directly to the Secretary of the Masonic Home Board for the rebuilding of the Home, the sum of $5,000.00. Now as to those lodges that have refused or failed to furnish their proportionate share of the fund to rebuild the Home. It is for this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge to determine what course should be taken. Recommendation from me on that subject would be presumptuous. But in justice to the many lodges that have so nobly and
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generously met the full measure of their responsibility in this matter, it would seem that some action would be necessary. There have been 4,400 taken into membership of our Fraternity during the past year. Six hundred and fifty-seven of our membership have died, 901 dimitted, 363 suspended, and 5 expelled, leaving a net gain in the membership of this Grand Jurisdiction of 2,473 for the year, being the largest net gain of any one year in all our history. This does not necessarily mean that the progress of the Craft, nor the growth of our Institution should be measured by our numerical strength. Aside from the satisfactory results as to our numbers, I feel that that broad spirit of fraternal brotherhood which for so many centuries has cemented such a vast number of the best citizenship of the world together, is much alive today, and more strongly appeals to mankind than it has ever done in the past, and particularly can this be said of conditions that exist within the State of Kansas. And now another masonic year is drawing to its close, and with it comes the conviction and belief that among the Craft generally, the qualities of sacrifice and devotion to the principles of our Order, have grown and developed, and will continue to do so, and that from day to day and year to year, the destiny of mankind will be guided to some extent thereby, and the beneficial results thereof will inure to all the peoples of the civilized world. Fraternally submitted, WM. I. STUART, Deputy Grand Master.
Upon motion, the report of the Deputy Grand Master was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H , Grand Treasurer, presented t h e following r e p o r t : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted: LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February .1, 1918. W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, ' In account with the M.-.W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, GENERAL FUND.
]^9]^Y Receipts. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand $ 70,025 39 Feb. 1.—Received from Grand Secretary....! 1,414 50 Feb. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary..., 673 50 Feb. 6.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,528 00 Feb. 8.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,174 00 Feb. 13.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,385 00 Feb. 15.—Received from Grand Secretary... 50 00 Feb. 19.—Received from Grand Secretary... 4,836 28 Mar. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 3,429 75 Mar. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary... 439 60 Mar. 9.—Received from Grand Secretary... 2,343 60 Mar. 10.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,860 40 Mar. 12.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 184 00 Mar. 13.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 3,284 85 Mar. 15.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,161 90 Mar. 17.^Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,948 45 Mar. 20.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,282. 70 Mar. 21.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,158 10 Mar. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,290 90 Mar. 27.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 3,394 00 Mar. 31.—Received from Grand Secretary... 3,369 70 Apr. 4.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,810 00 Apr. 9.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,268 30 Apr. 12.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,433 30 Apr. 14.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 12 50 Apr. 17.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 3,265 11 Apr. 20.—Received from Grand Secretary... 1,987 50 Apr. 23.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 87 50 Apr. 30.—Received from Grand Secretary... 3,293 50 Apr. 30.-^Received from Grand Secretary... 2,635 41 May 4.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,533 25 May 8.—Received from Grand Secretary;... 537 70 May 12.—Received from Graad Secretary.... 4,130 95 May 17.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 1,990 65 May 19.—Received from Grand Secretary... • 326 50 May 25.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,222 22 May 28.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 893 10 June 1.—Received from Grand Secretary... 1,004 15 June 4.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 205 10 June 11.—Received from Grand Secretary... 2,050 75 June 11.—Received from Grand-Secretary.... 330 00 June 11.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 20 00 June 12.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 2,139 15 June 20.—Received from Grand Secretary.... 550 29
1917-18.
GRAND
June 27.—Received from June 28.—Received from July 5.—Received from July 6.—Received from July 7.—Received from July 16.—Received from July 25.—Received from July 26.—Received from July 31.—Received from Aug. 1.—Received from Aug. 1.—Received from Aug. 6.—Received from Aug. 8.—Received from Aug. 8.—Received from Aug. 11.—Received from Aug. 21.—Received from Aug. 31.—Received from Sept. 4.—Received from Sept. 11.—Received from Sept. 26.—Received from Sept. 27.—Received from Oct. 3.—Received from Oct. 5.—Received from Oct. 13.—Received from Oct. 22.—Received from Oct. 27.—Received from Nov. 5.—Received from Nov. 12.—Received from Nov. 14.—Received from Nov. 20.^-Received from Nov. 24.—Received from Dec. 5.—Received from Dec. 11.—Received from Dec. 21.—Received from Dec. 31.—Received from Dec. 31.—Received from 1918. Jan. 5.—Received from Jan. 5.—Received from Jan. 8.—Received from Jan. 8.—Received from Jan. 10.—Received from •Jan. 11.—Received from Jan. 12.—Received from Jan. 12.—Received from Jan. 15.—Received from Jan. 17.—Received from Jan. 17.—Received from Jan. 17.—Received from Jan. 19.—Received from Jan. 21.—Received from Jan. 23.—Received from Jan. 23.—Received from Jan. 24.—Received from Jan. 25.—Received from Jan. .25.—Received from Jan. 25.—Received from Total
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
527
Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand-Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary... Grand Secretary...
1,806 00
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
5,646 00 2,231 20 9,164 00
Secretary.., Secretary... Secretary.., Secretary.., Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.., Secretary... Secretary.., Secretary.., Secretary.., Secretary.., Secretary..: Secretary.., Secretary.., Secretary..,
1 20 896 574 2,037
700 4,806
650 100 821 1,346
87 2,368 2,211 2,034 1,791
558 2,199
10 3,487 . 3 1,088
591 559 732 1,900 1,711
668 746 1,812 3,018 5,566 1,246
64 00 25 50 70 00 75 00 00 00 45 50 80 95 45 09 50 30 00 65 89 60 10 80 45 80 89 75 83 50 20 70 15
663 61 . 4,014 47
20 00 00 78 75 50 00 80 00 953 50 9,894 00 12,020 00 4,632 00 17,316 00 1,187 00 1,286 90 3 00 202 00=?251,475 86 11,526 3,197 1,235 9,588 12,039 4,409 14,202
$321,501 25
528
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Disbursements. 1917-1918.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 466 inclusive, except No. 457 $287,199 86 Transferred to Charity Fund... 2,992 09 Balance on hand 31,309 30 Total
$321,501 25 CHARITY FUND.
1917.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund Total
$ 4,423 97 2,992 09
,
$
7,416 06
$
1,268 00 6,148 06
$
7,416 06
Disbursements. 1917.—Warrant No.-457 Balance on hand Total
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Township, Harper County: No. 10, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 11, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931.. No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 14, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 15, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 No. 16, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 Refunding Bonds, School District No. No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due No. 12, dated .July 1, 1911,.due No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due School District No. No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated No. 16, dated No. 17, dated No. 18, dated
79, Greenwood County: July 1, 1921 ; July 1, 1921 July 1, 1921 July 1, 1921 July 1, 1921 July 1, 1921 July 1, 1921
50, Broivn County: April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due April 15, 1911, due
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
School District No. 7i, Rush County: No. 6, dated June 12, 1911, due July 1, 1918
$
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
.00 00 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
200 00
1917-18.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
School District No. No. 5, dated No. 6, dated No. 7, dated
15, Shawnee County: July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1918 July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1919 July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1920
School District No. No. 17, dated No. 18, dated No. 19, dated No. 20, dated
12, Ottawa County: Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan.
Board of No. No. No. No.
Education, City of Lamed: 33, dated Jan, 1, 1914, due 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due
School District No. 2, Doniphan No. 6, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 7, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 8, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 9, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 10, d a t e d J a n . 1, 1915, No. 11, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 12, dated Jan. 1, 1915, Total
1, 1, 1, 1,
1929 1929 1929 1929
529
$
500 00 200 00 200 00 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
July July July July
1, 1, 1, 1,
1933 1933 1933 1933
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 00 00 00
County: due July due Jan. due July due Jan. due July due Jan. due July
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1918 1919 1919 1920 1920 1921 1921
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$21,100 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer.
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February.
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. R.-.W.-. A L B E R T K. W I L S O N , sented t h e following report:
G r a n d Secretary, pre-
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The following report is herewith presented for your consideration at this Annual Communication: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 1 7 .
As soon as practical after the close of the last Annual Communication, the journal of the Proceedings was printed and distributed in the usual manner. BINDING VOLUME XVII.
"The Proceedings of this Annual Communication will complete Volume XVII, and your Grand Secretary would therefore recommend that the usual appropriation be made to cover the cost of binding the same. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
.The work of posting up the historical registry and abstract was materially delayed, owing to most of the records being stored during the construction of the new building, and the work, therefore, was not completed until almost the first of December, 1917. CHARTERS ISSUED.
At the last Annual Communication charters were authorized for the formation of new lodges, to wit: Ensign Lodge No. IflS.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;On March 15, 1917, W.-. CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: SAMUEL O . DAUGHERTY FLOYD L . ROBERTSON HARRY H . HECKETHORN OSCAR S . ROWTON WILLIAM G. DAVIS ROSS J. BADER D A N N . HENRY WILLIAM 0. HEATH GEORGE L . TALLEY....: D E A N H . KNAPP
Master. . Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Treasurer. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Tyler.
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Morland Lodge No. UJ,.—On March 14, 1917, W/. THOMAS A. SHARP, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: DAVID C . KAY OWEN A. HUNSICKBR HARLIE D . HENDERSON
Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
WILLIAM A. MOORE HARRY M . SAUNDERS
Treasurer. Secretary.
WILLIAM P. BAIRD G. ROSS BROOKS SANDERS CAIN DICE M . SELTZER
Senior Junior Senior Junior
JESSE B . COVALT
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
Perry Lodge No. UlS.—On March 10, 1917, W.". DAVID M . HORKMANS, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: WILLIAM E . CAIN
Master.
WILLIAM H . H . GRINTER DALE STARK
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JAMES L . RAINES ERNEST L . RAINES
Treasurer. Secretary.
ARTHUR L . WBISGERBER JOHN H . PAYNE
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon.
ROY A . YOST
Senior Steward.
JAMES W . READING
Junior Steward.
JOSEPH D . FROST
.-
Tyler.
King David Lodge No. ^16.—On March 14, 1917, W.'. OwEN J. WOOD, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: GEORGE L . PFUNDSTBIN
Master.
WILLIAM H . POWELL HARRY L . GRIGGS
Senior Warden. Junior Warden.
JAMES A. ALLEN ALVAH C . JONES..
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Treasurer. Secretary.
ARTHUR V. COOPER • CHARLES E . HAWKS WATSON STEWART MATTHEW SOMER
Senior Junior Senior Junior
TH0M.4S R. NOYES
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
At the last Annual Communication, through the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation, the authority granted the brethren at Sharon Springs under Letters of Dispensation dated June 30, 1916, was continued for another year. It is gratifying toreport that conditions in this lodge have materially improved, and without doubt their transcript and reports at this Annual Communication will justify the issuance of a charter. Codell Lodge, at Codell, Rooks County:
Dispensation issued May
26, 1917. Officers: HARRY L . ADAMS, Master; JOHN A. LESHER, Senior Warden; WATT V. DOAK, Junior Warden. COPY O F C H A R T E R S .
The lodge hall of Lane Lodge No. 339, of Lane, Kansas, was destroyed by fire on the night of November 14, 1917, with a loss of all the lodge property, including the charter and all the lodge records, except the Treasurer's books. A copy of their charter was issued on December 3, 1917, and the lodge supplied with several copies of the Grand Lodge Laws, Proceedings, and a copy of their last annual report. This again emphasizes the importance of lodges providing safes of sufficient size to protect their records, charter, etc. The Grand Secretary has repeatedly called attention to this matter for many years past, and while it has borne some fruit, yet by reference to our Annual Proceedings it will be noted that every year more or less of our lodge records are destroyed by fire, and in every instance heretofore the original charter has been consumed. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
The recommendation of your Grand Secretary, made annually, â&#x20AC;˘concerning the importance of restoring and preserving old and timeworn charters has, during the past year, proven an absolute failure, as none of the very old charters have been restored, and no interest seemingly is manifested on the part of the lodges in which they are located. Your Grand Secretary during his attendance at the district meetings the past year has called attention to this important matter in several instances, and received promises that the charters would be sent in at once. It is to be regretted, however, that in none of these cases have the suggestions been carried out, and therefore he is again compelled to submit the foregoing in the hope that eventually these lodges will appreciate the importance of the matter and give it such attention as it well deserves. It is gratifying, however, to report that the following lodges have complied with the suggestions made heretofore, and their charters were forwarded to the Grand Secretary, and. in due time, after having
MASONIC GRAN D LODGE BUILDING, TOPEKA, KANSAS, (An Office, Library and Museum Building Exclusively.)
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been restored, were placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, and certified photographic reproductions, nicely framed, furnished these lodges: Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard. â&#x20AC;˘ Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka. Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, Belle Plaine. Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell. Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka. Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo. McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald. Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa. Including the above, and for historical purposes, the following is a complete list of the charters which have been restored and are now on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Palls; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, Belle Plaine; Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, Burr Oak; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; and Saint Francis Lodge No. 404, of Saint Francis. SAFES.
Realizing the importance of the suggestions made heretofore concerning the importance of having a safe or fireproof cabinet for their records, the subject again is presented in this report with the recommendation that the representatives in attendance at this Annual Communication will, on their return home,, take the matter up with their lodges with a view of having their records placed where they will be safe from destruction by fire. It must be borne in mind that with advancing years the records become more valuable, and as we have now passed the sixty-second milestone since the establishment of Masonry in Kansas, it is highly important that the preservation of lodge records receive prompt and careful attention.
534
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS.
As a matter of further convenience to the lodges, and with a view of inducing the officers to attend the district meetings, the following changes were made immediately after the last Annual Communication; and it will be particularly noted that the number of districts were increased by the addition of ten new ones, making a total of seventy-one. Take out of District No. 1: Lodges Nos. 31 and 159. Add to District No. 2: Lodge No. 159. Take out of District No. 3: Lodge No. 84. Add to District No. 5: Lodge No. 56. Take out of District No. 6 Lodge No. 56. Take out of District No. 7 Lodge No. 28. Take out of District No. 8 Lodges Nos. 229 and 329. Add to District No. 8: Lodges Nos. 28, 115 and 268. Take out of District No. 10: LodgesNos. 93, ,119, 187, 261 and 408.
Take out of District No. 11: Lodges Nos. 48 and 116. Take out of District No . 12: Lodges Nos. 14, 21, 236, 256, 266 and 372. Add to. District No. 12: Lodges Nos. 31, 48 and 116. Add to District No. 13: Perry Lodge U. D. Take out of District No. 14: Lodges Nos. 34 and 188. Add to District No. 14: Lodge No. 372. Take out of District No. 15: Lodges Nos. 115 and 268. Take out of District No. 16: Lodges Nos. 63, 73, 117 and 237. Add to District No. 16: Lodge No. 229. Take out of District No. 17: Lodge No. 132. Take out of District No. 18: Lodge No. 218. Add to District No. 18: Lodge No. 132. Take out of District No, 19 Lodge No. 69. Take out of District No 20 Lodges Nos. 104, 170 and 232. Take out of District No 21 Lodge No. 387. Take out of District No 25 Lodges Nos. 257. and 392. Take out of District No 26 Lodge No. 176. Add to District No. 27: Lodge No. 152 Take out of District No. 30: Lodge No 226. Take out of District No. 32: Lodge No 209. Add to District No, 32: Lodge No. 180. â&#x20AC;¢Take out of District No. 35 Lodge No. 147. Take out of District No. 38 Lodge No. 227. Take out of District No. 39: Lodges Nos. 113 and 180. Add to District No. 40: Lodge No. 147. Take out of District No. 41: Lodges No. 265 and 332. Take out of District No. 42: Lodges Nos. 277, 295, 384 and 412. Add to District No. 42: Lodge No. 260. Take out of District No. 4 3 : ' Lodge No. 260.
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535
Take out of District No. 46: Lodges Nos. 146 and 298. Take out of District No. 48: Lodges Nos. 331 and 343. Add to District No. 48: Lodges Nos. 171, 192, 247 and 308. Kill District No. 49. Take out of District No. 50: Lodge No. 179. Add to District No. 50: Lodge No. 331. Take out of District No. 54: Lodges Nos. 306 and 321. Add to District No. 54: Morland Lodge U. D. Take out of District No. 56: Lodges Nos. 275, 300 and 367. Add to District No. 56: Lodges Nos. 265 and 332. Take out of District No. 57: Lodge No. 406. Add to District No. 57: Ensign Lodge U. D. Take out of District No. 60: Lodge No. 152. Add to District No. 62: Lodge No. 179. NEW DISTRICTS.
Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges Lodges
Nos. 277, 295, 384 and 412—District No. 69. Nos. 146, 209, 298 and 343—District No. 68. Nos. 14, 21, 84, 236, 256 and 266—District No. 64. Nos. 306 and 321—District No. 71. ' Nos. 34, 188, 257, 387 and 392—District No. 65. Nos. 93, 119, 187, 261, 329 and 408—District No. 49. Nos. 69, 104, 170, 226 and 232—District No. 66. Nos. 275, 300, 367 and 406—District No. 70. Nos. 63, 73. 117, 218 and 237—District No. 63. Nos. 113, 176 and 227—District No. 67. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master commissioned the following brethren as our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, and commissions were issued in accordance therewith: Michigan Queensland
WILLIAM H . GALLAGHER
Caro.
:.JAMES COCKBURN ROBERTS
The M.'. W.". Grand Master recommended the following brother for appointment as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, who in due time was appointed, and commission issued accordingly: Tennessee EARL B . HOPPER Ness City. HISTORY OP L O D G E S .
Believing that the collection of individual data from each and every lodge will prove of inestimable value as the years pass by, the work of assembling this information was begun several years ago, the introductory part thereof being a blank form asking for specific information concerning the general conditions surrounding the individual lodge.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Many of our Secretaries appreciated the importance of this work and were prompt in complying with the request of the Grand Secretary, and in addition to this information also supplied copies of their By-Laws, old and new, interior and exterior pictures of their present quarters, as well as buildings in which the lodge had possibly been located in years gone by, and other information which adds materially in the compilation of this work. This department was not urged by the Grand Secretary in view of the limited quarters occupied by the Grand Lodge, but the new building is now completed and has been provided with a number of cases for historical purposes, among which are ten handsome oak cases containing 450 drawers, which provide ample accommodation for this department. In thesa cases have been filed, in order of lodge numbers, all the above data and records received up to date. However, further communications will be addressed to the lodges on this subject by the Grand Secretary, and it is.earnestly hoped they will receive the attention they so justly deserve. RESEARCH AND HISTORY.
In connection with the foregoing subject of History of Lodges, it is recommended that a Research and History Department be added thereto, with a view of compiling a complete history of each lodge, including biographical reference to the brethren who were the first officers, and others instrumental in bringing about the organization. Such a department as this has been established in the Grand Lodge of Texas through a special committee on this subject.. In presenting this matter to their Grand Lodge, the committee makes direct reference to the subject in the following words: "We are like a goodly company of travelers visiting an ancient ruin, where, lying all about us, are interesting and instructive relics,' and which we neither see nor gather up, to add them to our store of riches, but pass them by as of no value. "If we would but look, there are on every hand abundant facilities for enriching our lives with the unsurpassable inheritances of our old â&#x20AC;˘Fraternity, such as are possessed by ho other society in the world, and which have come down to us, in all their glory, from the remotest ages." The printed Proceedings, including a special volume of the Semicentennial Celebration of the Grand Lodge in 1906, includes a splendid history of Masonry in Kansas from the viewpoint of the Grand Lodge, but little or no data concerning the individual history of lodges has yet been made a matter of permanent record. It is true that we have been fortunate in not having any of the records in the archives of the Grand Lodge destroyed, which in themselves include the original data . concerning the organization of all our lodges, except in a few cases of the earlier ones; but no attempt along the lines of a research or history has ever been made concerning the individual lodges, and it is with a
1917-18.
' GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
537
view of having this important work begun that the subject is presented to you at this Annual Communication. This work will require many years of hard service, and can only be accomplished by the hearty cooperation of the Grand Lodge and sufficient appropriation from its funds to meet the needed expenses in connection therewith. The foregoing is therefore presented for such action as may be deemed best. RESOLUTION OF THANKS TO THE WICHITA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago, a set of formal resolutions was engrossed, framed and sent A. G. WALDEN, chief of t h e Wichita Fire Department, who made due acknowledgment of the same, expressing the appreciation of himself and the other members of the department for this remembrance. GRAND SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATES.
Grand Secretary's certificates were issued during the year as follows: No. 643.
MILLARD F . LAWRENCE, Pomona Lodge No. 138, Po-
mona, Kansas. No. 644.
WILLIAM BETHELL, Pomona Lodge No. 138, Pomona,
Kansas. No. 645.
AUSTIN L . NEWBOLD, Chikaskia Lodge No. 285, Ar-
gonia, Kansas. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
No. 214. Official announcement sixty-first Annual Communicacation. No. 215. Communication from the Grand East concerning funds for the Masonic Home. No. 216. Communication from the Grand Secretary concerning apportionment for the Home. No. 217. Communication from the Deputy Grand Master concerning Masonic Home. No. 218. Copy of report of Special Committee on Ways and Means Masonic Home. Adopted in Grand Lodge, 1917. No. 219. Second communication from the Deputy Grand Master concerning the Home. No. 220. Communication and design of new Home from the M.-. W.-. Grand Master. No. 221. Communication and copy of Certificate for Transfer of Membership, from the Grand Secretary. No. 222. Copy of Petition for Membership, accompanied by Certificate of Transfer of Membership, issued by the Grand Secretary. No. 223. Communication from the Grand Secretary concerning transfer of membership. No. 224. Third communication from the Deputy Grand Master concerning raising funds for the Masonic Home.
538
PROCEEDINGS No. 225.
OF THE
February,
Memorial of M.-. W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN.
No. 226. Fourth communication from the Deputy Grand Master concerning funds for the Masonic Home. No. 227.
Memorial of M.-. W.-. J. JAY BUCK.
No. 228. Fifth communication from the Deputy Grand Master concerning Masonic Home. No. 229. Communication from the Grand Secretary concerning Secretaries attending Grand Lodge. No. 230. Notice of laying foundation stone of the new Masonic Home, November 19, 1917. No. 231. Receipt for official ciphers. No. 232. Notice concerning remittances to Grand Secretary. No. 233. Request for list of names of members in the war. No. 234. Notice in regard to time of making annual report and paying Grand Lodge dues. No. 235. Notice in regard to receipt for official ciphers and laws. No. 236. Notice to Masters of lodges in regard'to annual reports sent Secretaries. No. 237. Official announcement sixty-second Annual Communication. No. 238. Memorial of M.-.W.-. CHARLES H. CHANDLER. No. 239. Communication concerning documentary evidence. - No. 240. Communication in regard to the official Shaver Monitor. MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING.
The M.-.W.'. Grand Master, in his address, makes formal report concerning the erection of our new Masonic Grand Lodge Building, the construction of which was authorized through an appropriation made by Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication in 1916. However, there are several matters of detail in connection therewith which your Grand Secretary herewith submits from an historical point of view only, and in connection with the same presents a number of pictures, showing the exterior of the building and interior views of the various offices and Ubrary. The wrecking of the old building was commenced on April 1, 1916, and the work of moving the office of the Grand Secretary and the property of the Grand Lodge to the basement of the New England Building, at the southwest corner of Kansas Avenue and Fifth Street, was commenced on April 3d. . These temporary quarters were only of sufficient capacity to permit of the storing of all of the property except that portion of the records which was absolutely necessary in conducting the affairs of the Craft. ^ ^ T h e work of constructing the new building was commenced on May 15, 1916, and was sufficiently advanced so that on July 21st the ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed by the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge, under direction of M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB, Grand Master. The report of this ceremony appears on pages 327 and 328, Proceedings 1916.
ROTUNDA.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
539
I t was practically ready for occupancy on June 1, 1917, at which time the work of moving into the new building was commenced, and required a number of days, as the records and other property had to be assorted and placed in the various rooms and library in a systematic manner in order that it would all be accessible and as contemplated in the arrangement of the building for future use. Every effort has been put forth to complete the various departments so that the brethren attending the sixty-second Annual Communication in the city of Topeka would have an opportunity of seeing the building and all arrangements complete in every detail. During the past sixty-three years, or since the establishment of the first lodge in Kansas, records of inestimable value, not only of the Grand Lodge itself, but of the lodges of this jurisdiction, have been accumulating, comprising many thousand important documents concerning the establishment of each and every lodge, many thousand masonic magazines, periodicals, addresses, discourses and other important data, as well as a vast number of masonic publications, all of. which are now safely lodged in one of the most magnificent and substantially constructed fireproof buildings in this country. We are to be congratulated that during all of these years.none of our property has ever been destroyed, and we can, therefore, feel proud that .we are permitted to establish through this valuable accumulation of masonic documents and publications, a foundation of masonic information and historical value for future ages, which is practically complete in every detail. In addition to the above, we have also accumulated a large number of pictures, old and rare masonic diplomas, masonic decorations, badges, aprons, jewels, the earliest masonic paraphernalia used in this jurisdiction, and other memorabilia, which makes a valuable museum department of great interest to the Craft. A number of cases properly constructed for displaying a reasonable amount of the above property have been purchased, and through this medium we have placed on display such of the above as the limited time will permit' The work has only begun, and as time advances, and with the co-operation of the Craft, this department will prove to be not only of inestimable value, but intensely interesting to the brethren. This department gives opportunity for pur brethren to contribute either by gift or otherwise, anything of special masonic value, particularly property which has become valuable on account of age, such as old aprons, certificates, etc., etc. Each brother so contributing will be given due credit, by having a display card placed with his gift. It is, therefore, earnestly hoped that each brother will take an interest in this work and assist in carrying it forward from year to year. It is unnecessary to enter into a detailed description of the various offices and departments in the building, as they speak for themselves. It is earnestly hoped, however, that the Craft of this jurisdiction will feel that they have a personal interest in the building and its contents.
540
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Febmaiy,
and on all occasions when opportunity presents itself, make a personal inspection and take such advantage as they can of the valuable library, as a means of securing further masonic light and knowledge. BOOKS OF ANNUAL RETURNS.
At the close of the present year, 1918, all Books of Annual Returns which were furnished the lodges in J.894, and provided for yearly entries therein, up to and including 1918â&#x20AC;&#x201D;25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;will have been completed, thereby making an historical record of each and every lodge which will prove of great value in years to come. These books have been transmitted to the Grand Secretary at the end of each five-year period for verification and correction, and as the. fifth period will expire at the close of the present year it is again recommended that they be sent in to the Grand Secretary for final examination and correction. It is highly important that these books, now completed for the past twenty-five year period, be carefully filed in a safe or fireproof vault in order that the valuable history of the members during this time will be preserved. It is absolutely necessary that the lodges again be provided with siniilar books for another period of twenty-five years, and your Grand Secretary would recommend that he be authorized to have a sufficient number printed and bound to supply all lodges, retaining a reasonable number in the archives of the Grand Lodge for new lodges and any which may be destroyed by fire. These books will possibly cost about $3.00 each, and it is recommended that the lodges be required to pay an amount not to exceed $3.00 per copy for the new Book of Annual Returns, and that the custom heretofore prevailing of transmitting the books to the Grand Secretary at the end of each five years be continued. LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
It has been customary to furnish the lodges every two years with a book containing a list of all regular lodges throughout the world, but it was not deemed expedient to go to this expense one year ago. However, it is most desirable that they be supplied with new copies this year, and your Grand Secretary would therefore recommend, that an appropriation of P25.00 be made at this Annual Communication to cover this expense. COMPARISON OF MEMBERSHIP TO POPULATION.
The following table and diagram, kindly prepared by Bro. WILLIAM J. V. DEACON, of Orient Lodge No. 51, of Topeka, is very interesting, and is herewithsubmitted for the information of the Craft:
THE iMAlim L©IB)©E ®F ComjbQTispn oft^eTiumberof MASTf/^MASO/VSto eac7}thousar7ci msLle^M/'hite citizens, st^e BlyeaTS&nci o ver, 2)y stattes.
PROCEEDINGS
542
OF THE
February,
TABLE SHOWING N U M B E R OF MASTER MASONS PER ONE THOUSAND MALE WHITE POPULATION. AGE TWENTY-ONE YEARS AND OVER, BY STATES, W I T H T H E I R RELATIVE RANK.
Stale. Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana ..:. Iowa KANSAS Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New Y'ork North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Olilahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Wasliington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia,
Number of Male White Number of Master Masons Relative Population 21 Master Masons per thousand- Rank. years and over. Population. .299,188 73,2,87
284,459 912,254 267,304 342,927 52,837 124,536 353,802 110,535 1,703,199 801.783 658,229 490,941 527,700 240,708
235,251 303,945 1,009,078 864,610 039,279 193,252 920,141 154,106 350,401 39,797 130,468 746,101 93,993 â&#x20AC;¢2,790,796 359,382 173.573 1,445,077 410,425 256,422 2,244,754 160,707 165,891 177.848 433,526 836,959 103,547 112,531 363,939 438,174 315.,592 082,661 61,876 76,140 24.540.172
27.916 2,688 20.706 57,856 18,175 25.983 3.541 12,724 42.749 4.811 148.055 73,720 53;969 45,084 43,387 17,768 31.328 17.112 '70.254 82.551 31,903 20,334 66,853 8'.981 23,664 1,977 11.058 42.257 3.737 197.423 25,030 10,055 107,039 27,788 14,779 120.576 9.466 10.712 11,709 28,300 05.809 2,473 14,241 25,547 21,098 18,827 31.866
3,518 10.171 1,774,808
93.3 30.5 73.3 03.5 08.1 75.8 07.1 102.0 120.6 43.6 86.9 91.9 82.0 92.9 82.3 73.5 133.2 56.2 69.6 95.5 49.9 105,2 72.7 58.3 67.7 49.8 81.0 56.6 39.6 70.6 69.0 57.9 74.0 67.8 57.8 53.7 58.8 103.8 05.8 05.3 78.0 23.9 120.7 70.0 49.0 59.6 46.7 56.9. 133.S 72.4
9 48 20 32 20 17 29 7 4 46 12 11 14 .10 13 19 2 40 24 8 42 5 21 34 28 43 15 39 47 22 25 36 18 27 37 41 35 6 30 31 16 49 3 23 44 33 45 38 1
1917-18..
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
543
ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 48,157 ' $24,078 Charter fees 20 " Miscellaneous..... : 1,200 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building â&#x20AC;˘ 750
50 00 00 00.
Expenses. The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Binding Volume XVII 750 00 Books of annual returns 1,250 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) . 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication... 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals : 600 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary 8O0 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 27 50 Grand Officers' portraits : 40 00 Historical Registry 200 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 List of regular lodges 325 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 2,500 00 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) .â&#x20AC;˘ 1,000 00 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building 1,350 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500 00 Postage and express 800 00 Private secretary 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 600 00 Taxes 1,250 00 ANNUAL REPORTS.
One year ago the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. provided for the return of a number of very imperfect Annual Reports to Secretaries, with instructions that new ones be prepared. Owing to the records and other property of the Grand Lodge being in storage during the construction of the new building, it was impracticable for the Grand Secretary to carry out these instructions. However, they will be given proper attention during the coming year. Reports for the year 1917 have all been received, carefully checked, and the usual summary is herewith presented. It is to be regretted
544
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
that more reports were in error and had to be returned for correction this year than at any time during the incumbency of your present Grand Secretary. I t is impossible for your Grand Secretary to offer any explanation why this condition existed in our Annual Reports, and he can therefore only submit the entire proposition to your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. for such report as they may deem best. The net gain of 2,473 is far in excess of that of any year within the history of our Grand Lodge. This excellent showing is largely due to the number raised during the past year, as it exceeds that of the previous year by 596. With this excellent showing it is a source of regret that your Grand Secretary has to report that credentials were withheld from a number of lodges on account of not transmitting their reports within the time provided by law, namely, January 10th, and the payment of Grand Lodge dues by January 20th. Of the above the following lodges failed to transmit their reports within the lawful time: Towanda No. 30 : Spring Hill No. 56 Palestine No. 127 Farmers No. 166 Parkerville No. 168 Royal No. 192 Ninnescah No. 230.... Quenemo No. 270 '. ; Hancock No. 311 Ashlar No. 344 ,.. Marquette No. 353 Bonner Springs No. 366 Stohrville No. 368 Macksville No. 371 Grainfield No. 381 Morland No. 414
Towanda. Spring Hill. Edgerton. Randolph. Parkerville. Lyons. Kingman. ..Quenemo. Fort Leavenworth. Riley. Marquette. Bonner Springs. Bluff City. Macksville. Grainfield. Morland.
It is to be regretted that the last mentioned is one of our baby lodges, and this was its first opportunity to be represented in our Grand Lodge. Credentials were also withheld from the following lodges, which failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20th: Smithton No. 1 Greenleaf No. 232 Cable No. 299 H o y t N o . 327 White City No. 380
Highland. Greenleaf. Arlington. Hoyt. White City.
Moline No. 267 failed in both particulars, and credentials were accordingly withheld.
GRAND
1917-lS.
LODGE:
OF
545
KANSAS.
SUMMARY FOR 1 9 1 7 .
Number members December 31, 1916
.'
45,684
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
3,952 3,473
Number Number Number Number Number
Decrease. dimitted died suspended expelled erroneously reported last report
Net gain
3,419 784 172 15 10=4,400 901 657 363 5 1=1,927
;.
2,473
Number members December 31, 1917 SCHEDULE
.....48,157 "A."
Being the amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1917: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .... 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29..
Masonic Home.
Gr. Lodge Dues.
No.
$
119 00 475 50 27 00 123 00 169 50 136 00 200 50 120 50 146 00 38 50 251 00 33 50 50 50 121 00 168 50 303 50 154 00 93 00 21 50 32 00 32 50 49 50 129 00 22 50 33 00 29 00 24 50 37 50
$
119 475 27 123 169 136 200 120 146 38 251 33 50 121 168 303 154 93 21 32 32 49 129 22 33 29 24 37
00 50 00 00 50 00 50 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 50 50 00 00 50 00 50 50 00 50 00 00 50 50
Special Assessment.
$
238 951 54 246 339 272 401 241 292 77 502 67 101 242 337 607 308 186 43 64 65 99 258 45 66 58 49 75
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Total.
$
476 00 1,902 00 108 00 492 00 678 00 544 00 802 00 482 00 584 00 154 00 1,004 00 134 00 202 00 484 00 674 00 1,214 00 616 00 372 00 86 00 128 00 130 00 198 00 516 00 90 00 132 00 116 00 98 00 150 00
PRC CEEDIA
46 Gr. Lodge Dues.
No.
30 31 32 33 34 35 ; 36 37 38 : 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56: 57:.... 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 .66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
..$
42 50
7 50 .24 00 28 00 37 50 91 50 100 00 88 50 139 00 52 00 33 50 28 50 104 50 47 00 63 00 32 00 26 50 17 50 36 00 48 00 43 00 491 50 24 00 48 00 .. . 31 00 30 50 33 50 26 50 40 00 48 50 246 00 30 00 51 50 60 00 30 00 46 50 60 50 40 50 81 50 22 00 44 00 45 50 14 00 38 00 63 00 67 00 62 50 52 00 42 50 68 50 98 00 19 50 15 00 26 50 38 50 38 00 234 00
^GS OF T HE Special •Assessment.
Masonic Home.
$
42 50
7 24 28 37 91 100 88 139 52 33 28 104 47 63 32 26 17 36
50 00 00 50 50 00 50 00 00 50 50 50 00 00 00 50 50 00 . 48 00 43 00 491 50 24 00 48 00 31 00 30 50 33 50 • 26 50 40 00 48 50 246 00 30 00 51 50 60 00 30 00 46 50 60 50 40 50 81 50 22 00 44 00 45 50 14 00 38 00 63 00 67 00 62 50 52 00 42 50 68 50 93 00 19 50 15 00 26 50 38 50 38 00 234 00
February,
$
85 00 15 00 45 00 56 00 75 00 183 00 200 00 177 00 273 00 104 00 67 00 57 00 209 00 94 00 126 00 64 00 53 00 35 00 72 00 96 00 86 00 983 00 48 00 96 00 62 00 61 00 67 00 53 00 80 00 97 00 492 00 60 00 103 00 120 00 60 00 93 00 121 00 81 00 168 00 44 00 88 00 91 00 28 00 76 00 126 00 134 00 125 00 104 00 85 00 137 00 186 00 39 00 30 00 58 00 74 00 76 00 468 00
Tolal.
$
170 00 30 00 93 00 112 00 150 00 366 00 400 00 354 00 551 00 208 00 134 00 114 00 418 00 188 00 252 00 128 00 106 00 70 00 144 00 192 00 172 00 1,966 00 96 00 192 00 . 124 00 122 00 134 00 106 00 160 00 194 OO 984 00 120 00 206 00 240 00 120 OO 186 OO 242 00' 162 00 326 00 88 00 176 00 182 00 56 OO 152 00' 252 00 • 268 00 250 00 208 OO 170 00 274 00 372 OO 78 00 60 00 106 00 151 OO 152 00 936 00
1917-18.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Gr, Lodge Dues.
»T, '•^°-
87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143
$
37 50 55 00 25 00 206 50 65 00 26 00 90 00 115 00 99 00 41 00 120 50 127 00 382 50 72 00 29 50 163 50 165 00 42 00 48 50 67 50 229 50 25 50 25 50 146 50 54 50 31 00 94 00 55 50 20 00 31 00 243 50 45 00 60 00 • • 77 00 38 50 39 50 15 00 14 00 32 00 11 50 33 50 20 50 87 00 36 50 22 00 33 50 177 50 80 00 30 50 79 50 77 00 31 50 42 50 300 00 57 50 271 00 62 00
Masonic Home.
37 55 25 206 65 26 90 115 99 41 120 127 382 72 29 163 165 42 48 67 229 25 25 146 54 31 94 55 20 31 243 45 60 77 38 39 15 14 32 11 33 20 87 36 22 33 177 80 30 79 77 31 42 800 57 271 62
50 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 00 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 00 00 50 00 00 50 00 00 00 50 50 00 00 00 50 50 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 50 50 00 50 50 00 50 00 00
547
Special Assessment.
$
75 00 110 00 50 00 413 00 130 00 52 00 180 00 230 00 198 00 82 00 236 00 254 00 765 00 144 00 59 00 327 00 330 00 84 00 97 00 135 00 459 00 51 00 51 00 293 00 109 00 62 00 188 00 111 00 40 00 62 00 487 00 90 00 120 00 154 00 77 00 79 00 30 00 28 00 64 00 23 00 67 00 41 00 174 00 63 00 44 00 67 00 355 00 160 00 61 00 159 00 154 00 63 00 85 00 600 00 115 00 542 00 124 00
Total.
$
150 00 220 00 100 00 826 00 260 00 104 00 360 00 .460 00 396 00 164 00 477 00 508 00 1,530 00 288 00 118 00 654 00 660 00 168 00 194 00 270 00 918 00 102 00 102 00 586 00 218 00 124 00 376 00 222 00 80 00 124 00 974 00 180 00 240 00 308 00 154 00 158 00 60 00 56 00 128 00 46 00 134 00 82 00 348 00 126 00 88 00 134 00 710 00 320 00 122 00 318 00 308 00 126 00 170 00 1,200 00 230 00 1,084 00 248 00
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GRAND
;Vn "°201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 : 214 215 216 217 218 •. 219 220 221 222 .,. 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 283 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251.; 252 253 254 255 256 257
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LODGE
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Masonic Home. 47 00 22 00 78 50 66 00 45 00 72 50 41 00 39 50 31 50 27 00 13 50 25 00 40 00 22 50 18 50 10 00 40 00 33 50 50 00 35 50 . 46 50 120 50 40 00 36 00 323 00 20 50 34 50 20 50 34 50 74 00 27 50 38 00 56 00 20 00 46 00 50 50 45 50 12 00 25 50 33 50 45 00 48 50 37 50 38 50 92 00 24 00 20 50 37 00 29 00 19 00 64 00 27 00 61 50 19 00 46 50 44 00
$
549
Special Assessment. 94 00
44 157 132 90 145 82 79 63 54 27 50 80 45 37 20 80 67 100 71 93 241 80 72 646 41 69 41 69 137 55 76 112 40 92 101 91 24 51 67 90 97 74 77 184 48 41 74 58 38 128 54 123 38 93 81
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188 88 314 264 180 290 • 164 158 126 108 54 100 160 90 74 40 160 134 200 142 186 482 160 144 1,292 82 138 82 138 285 110 152 224 80 184 202 182 48 102 134 180 194 149 154 368 96 82 148 116 76 256 108 246 76 186 169
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PROCEEDINGS Apportionment. $
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334 80 216 00 233 80
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Paid in Excess of Apportionment. $
Balance Due.
7 00 $
270 320 1,587 106 360 403 200 199 440 291 418 137 137
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No.
109 110 Ill 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 189. 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164
Apportionment.
$
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I CANSAS.
Amount Paid.
190 80 $ 1,036 80 374 40 201 60 669 60 392 40 1'36 80 223 20 1,666 80 288 00 432 00 540 00 298 80 295 20 115 20 93 60 226 80 68 40 226 80 144 00 . 615 60 208 80 144 00 241 20 1,238 40. 561 60 183 60 558 00 529 20 216 00 302 40 1,933 20 403 20 1,940 40 418 40 414 00 673 20 597 60 601 20 331 20 324 00 1,008 00 446 40 345 60 169 20 511 20 320 40 252 00 169 20 774 00 190 80 396 00 291 60 475 20 172 80 450 00
190 80 1,046 00 374 40 143 50 669 60 392 40 136 80 96 60 1,666 80 41 00 287 00 250 00 306 50 123 00 226 80 38 50 226 80 126 85 548 50 208 80 144 00 241 20 1,238 40 561 60 30 00 466 60 529 20 216 00 " 302 40 1,000 00 403 20 1,583 00 137 00 414 00 1,060 00 881 40 231 50 340 70 162 50 789 95 447 50 100 00 170 00 5 00 320 40 126 00 31 00 774 00 190 80 396 00 100 00 475 20 172 80 450 00
555
Paid in-Excess of Apportionment. %
Balance Due.
9 20 %
58 10
126 60 247 00 145 00 290 00 298 80 11 30 7 80
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153 60 91 40
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191 192.. . . 193' 194
195 196 197 198.
199 200.. .,
201 202 203
204 205 206 207 208'
209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220
PB OCEEDINGS
Apportionment,
$
Amount
OF THE
Paid.
$ 198 00 198 00 226 80 226 80 564 00 712 80 172 80 172 80 324 00 324 00. 85 00 Ill 60 806 40 806 40 •412 50 748 80 284 40 284 40 536 40 374 40 375 00 345 60 345 60 302 40 •379 00 252 00 254 00 432 00 432 00 241 20 159 50 318 20 313 20 295 20 300 50 280 80 175 00 518 40 518 40 140 40 • 159 40 356 40 360 00 865 75 2,552 40 98 00 482 00 378 00 378 00 265 20 259 20 320 40 320 40 445.85 - 424 80 298 80 298 80 ' 471 50 414 00 424 60 368 60 252 00 252 00 • 460 80 270 00 337 00 500 40 500 40 612 00 612 00 368 60 30 00 151 20 ,151 20 543 60 560 05 442 80 454 50 334 80 334 80 468 00 180 00 291 60 292 60 284 40 284 40 208 80 208 80 158 40 98 60 41 00 165 60 165 60 295 20 295 20 162 00 48 00 122 40 122 40 68 40 41 00 288 00 288 00 244 80 244 80 370 80 370 80 248 40 248 40
February,
Paid in Excess of. Apportionment.
Balance Due.
$
148 80 26 60 336 30 536 40
$
60 76 60 2 00
81 70 5 30
105 80 19 00 3 60 .
1,686 65 334 00 6 00 21 05 57 50 61 00
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Amount Paid.
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.
February,
Paid in Excess of Apporlionment. $
Balance Due.
12 70 5 00 $
96 60
7 80
287 20 2 60 177 44 79 40 118 00
252 60 174 80 18 00 119 839 64 170 213 360 112 53
70 90 40 80 65 10 60 40
87 00 515 80 352 80 5 60 36 40 309 20 276 30 145 10 24 85 20 85 20
GRAND
1917-18. No. 333 334 335 336 337 338.. 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365.. 366 367 368 369 370
Apportii inmenl. $
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371 372 373 374 375 376
377 378 379
380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388
;.... ....
579 60 216 00 255 60 280 80 129 60 183 60 122 40 97 20 313 20 129 60 327 60 212 40 •331 20 151 20 216 00 230 40 190 80 183 60 338 40 169 20 230 40 133 20 259 20 212 40 190 80 352 80 270 00 187 20 237 60 349 20 201 60 500 40 115 20 406 80 169 20 79 20 604 80 208 80 230 40 165 60 162 00 298 80 147 60 280 80 158 40 190 80 230 40 136 80 108 00 154 80 190 80 223 20 223 20 68 40 216 00 172 80
LC WGE OF 1'iANSAS. Amclun! Paid. $
450 216 .255 280 129
00 00 60 80 60
122 97 75 129 327 87 54 159 149 92 190
40 20 80 60 60 00 50 60 15 00 80
124 169 129 133 153 214 190 352 241 187 237 63 201 456 115 230 112 79 312 208 230 165 248 37 150 320 160 191 125 136 108 154 202 224 54
00 20 00 20 20 50 80 80 00 20 60 00 60 00 20 00 60 20 00 80 40 60 50 50 00 00 00 00 00 80 00 80 . 50 62 90
559
Paid in Excess of Apportionment.
Balance Due. $ 129 60
183 60
•
216 00 172 80
237 40 125 40 276 70
$
8 40 66 85 138 40 183 60 214 40 101 40 106 00
2 10 29 00 286 20 44 40 176 80 56 60 292 80
86 50 261 30
2 40 39 20 1 60 20 . 105 40
11 70 1 42
168 30 68 -40
OCEEDINGS
560 No. 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 . ... 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416. .. *U. D...
Apportionment.
$
122 198 205 154 230 198 176 151 248 111 82 208 100 205 154 140 205 133 147 108 115 68 126 122 43 82 104 93
40 â&#x20AC;¢ 00 20 80 40 00 40 20 40 60 80 80 80 20 80 40 20 20 60 00 20 40 00 40 20 80 40 60
$167,590 03
OF THE
Amount Paid.
$
122 198 205 154 230 156 123 151 255 62 82 90 100 205 154 140 205 133 147 126 118
40 00 20 80 40 45 40 20 75 60 80 80 80 20 80 40 20 20 60 80 20
126 123 43 85 126 93 20
00 . 00 20 00 00 60 00
$133,080 88
February,
Paid in Excess of Apportionment.
Balance Due.
$
$
7 35
41 55 53 00 49 00 118 00
18 80 3 00
68 40
60 2 20 21 60
$3,365 23
$34,509 15
*Sharon Springs. The above amount includes $3002.25 received on the appeal of M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB and included in last year's report. (Proc. 1917. p. 310.)
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
SCHEDULE
561
"C."
Being voluntary contributions from the following sources for rebuilding the Masonic Home: No. Chapters. Amount Paid. 6 Wyandotte (Kansas City) $ 100 00 17 Junction City 25 00 20 Paola 50 00 27 Arkansas Valley (Newton) '. 100 00 33 Wichita 100 00 .34 Reno (Hutchinson) 310 00 36 Mt. Nebo (Great Bend) '. 125 20 41 Bennett (Arkansas City) 125 00 43 Mt. Horeb (Hiawatha) ." 200 00 45 Concordia .....,....: 50 00 50 Sterling , 50 00 53 Kaw Valley (Wamego) 50 00 59 Tyrian (Washington) 25 00 64 Russell 25 00 67 Lebanon (Smith Center) 100 00 69 Belleville 100 00 80 Ark (Osawatomie) 25 00 82 Cherokee 50 00 83 Garden City 25 00 Councils. 1 Leavenworth 13 Hutchinson Commanderies. 5 Topeka 53 Herington 55 Liberal
25 00 50 00 ;
33 94 â&#x20AC;˘ 18 85 16 75
Miscellaneous. Wichita Consistory No. 2 Midian Temple, Mystic Shrine Brethren of Elkhart, Kansas Mr. Dave Freemyer, Lake City
5,030 1,000 14 10
Total
00 00 00 00
$7,833 74 SCHEDULE
"D."
Being the amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1916: Gr. Lodge Masonic Special AsNo. Name. Dues. Home. sessmenl. Total. 232 Greenleaf $ 46 00 $ 46 00, $92 00 $184 00 300 Fargo 49 50 49 50 100 00 199 00 301 Hamilton 26 00 26 00 52 00 104 00 Total
..$121 50
$121 50
$244 00
$487 00
562
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount dispensation fees received during the year ending December 31, 1917:. U. D. Name. Localion. Amount, U. D. Codell Codell $20 00 SCHEDULE " F . "
Ariiount received on account of charter fees for the year ending December 31,1917: No. Name. Amount. 413 Ensign $20 00 414 Morland 20 00 415 Perry 20 00 416 King David : 20 00 Total
•
$80 00
SCHEDULE " G . "
Amount received account bond investments for the year ending December 31, 1917: Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County $ 50 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County bonds 87 50 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 6 00 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County.: 6 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 2 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 22 50 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 00 Interest, Board of Education, Larned .• 100 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 100 00 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 12 50 Interest, Spring Township. Harper. County bonds 87 50 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 100 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush County 6 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 10 00 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, Board of Education, Larned 100 00 Bond No. 4, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 100 00 Bond No. 5, School District No. 74, Rush County 200 00 Bond No. 4, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 500 00 Bond No. 5, School District No. 2, D.oniphan County 500 00 Total
,
$2,453 00
1917-is.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KAr^sAS.
563
TopEKA, KANSAS, January 25, 1918. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, In account with the M/. W/. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. £)j.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $ 95,399 50 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 130,078 63 Received as per Schedule " C " 7,833 74 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " D " •. 487 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " E " 20 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " F " .". 80 00 Received as per Schedule " G " 2,453 00 Received account special dispensation fees, Giles H. Lamb. 1916 . 35 00 Received account special dispensation fees, 1917 1,170 00 Received account unexpended Grand Master's contingent fund, 1917 65 75 Received F . M. Spencer & Son (rent) 330 00 Received loan from Kansas Masonic Home .. 12,000 00 Received interest on daily balances 663 61 Received account miscellaneous 109 63 Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M., account mainte• nance of office and library building 400 00 Received from Grand Council, R. & S. M., account maintenance of office and library building 100.00 Received from Grand Commandery, K. T., account maintenance of office and library building 250 00 Total
:..:
$251,475 86
564
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 25, 1918. M.-. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS, In account with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary.
1917. Jan. 30. —Paid W. F March Grand Treasurer $ 1,414 50 2. —Paid W. F . March Grand Treasurer Feb. 673 50 Feb 6. —Paid W. F . March , Grand Treasurer 1,528 00 Feb. 8. —Paid W. F . March Grand Treasurer 1,174 00 Feb. 13. —Paid W. F . March Grand Treasurer 2,335 00 —Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer Feb. 15. 50 00 Feb. 19. —Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 4,836 28 —Paid W. P . March Grand Treasurer Feb. 28. 3,429 75 Feb. 28. —Paid W. F . March Grand Treasurer 439 60 —Paid W. F . March Mar. 8. 2,343 60 Grand Treasurer —Paid W. F. March Mar. 9. Grand Treasurer 2,860 40 Mar. 10. —Paid W. F . March Grand Treasurer 184 00 —Paid W. F. March Mar. 12. Grand Treasurer 3,284 85 —Paid W. F. March Mar. 14. Grand Treasurer 2,161 90 Mar. 16.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 2,948 45 —Paid W. F. March Mar. 19. Grand Treasurer 2,282' 70 —Paid W. F. March Mar. 20. Grand Treasurer 1,158 10 —Paid W. F. March Mar. 23. Grand Treasurer 2,290 90 —Paid W. F . March Mar. 26. Grand Treasurer 3,394 00 Mar. 26.-—Paid-W. F. March Grand Treasurer .......... 3,369 70 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 3. Grand Treasurer 1,810 00 Apr. 7. —Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 2,268 30 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 11.Grand Treasurer 2,433 30 Apr. 13.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 12 50 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 16.Grand Treasurer.; 3,265 11 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 19.1,987 50 Grand Treasurer... .'.. Apr. 21.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 87 50 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 24.Grand Treasurer 3,293 50 —Paid W. F. March Apr. 27.Grand Treasurer 2,635 41 May 3.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 1,533 25 —Paid W. F. March May 7.Grand Treasurer 537 70 —Paid W. F. March May 11.Grand Treasurer.. . 4,130 95 —Paid W. F. March May 16.1,990 65 Grand Treasurer May 18.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 326 50 —Paid W. F. March May 23.Grand Treasurer 2,222 22 —Paid W. F. March May 26.Grand Treasurer 893 10 W. F. March Grand Treasurer May 31.-—Paid 1,004 15 —Paid W. F. March June 2.-—Paid W. F. Grand Treasurer 205 10 June 8.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer....:... 20 00 March June 9.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 2,050 75 June 9.-—Paid W. P. March, Grand Treasurer 330 00 .June 11.-—Paid W. F. March, Grand Treasurer 2,139 15 June 19.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 550 29 June 26.-—Paid W. F. March, Grand Treasurer 1,806 00 June 27.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 1 64 July 3.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 896 25 3.-—Paid W. F. March, Grand Treasurer 20 00 July July 5.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 574 50 July 13.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 2,037 70 700 00 July 24.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer 4,806 75 July 25.-—Paid W. F. March Grand Treasurer July 30.-- P a i d W. F. March, Grand Treasurer 650 00 Grand Treasurer July 31.100 00
GRAND MASTER'S OFFIC"E-Council of Administration Room.
1917- 18. July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct.
31. 3. 7. 11. 11. 20. 30. 1. 10. 25." 26. 2.4.Oct. 12.Oct. 20.Oct. 26.Nov. 3.Nov. 9.N o v . 13.N o v . 19.N o v . 23.Dec. 4.D e c . 10.D e c . •20.Dec. 29.D e c . 29.1918. Jan. 4.Jan. 5.Jan. 7.Jan. 7.Jan. 9.J a n . 10.J a n . 11.J a n . 11.J a n . 14.J a n . 15.J a n . 16.J a n . 16.J a n . 18.J a n . 19.J a n . 22.J a n . 22.J a n . 23.J a n . 23.J a n . 24.J a n . 24.-
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March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March, March,
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
565
KANSAS.
Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Trea!;urer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer..... Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer
00 45 50 80 95
• 821 1,346 87 2,368 2,211
2,034 1,791 558 2,199 10 3,487 3 1,088 591 559 732 1,900 1,711 668 746 1,812 3,018 5,566 1,246 4,014 663
45 09 50 30 00 65 89 60 10 80 45 80 89 75 83 50 20 70 15 47 61
2,231 5,646 ' 20 9,164 11,526 3,197 1,235 9,588 12,039 953 4,409 14,202 9,894 12,020 4,632 17,316 1,187 202 3 1,286
20 00 00 00 00 78 75 50 00 50 80 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 90
$251,475 86 Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary.
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In Favor of
27 50 100 00
4 87
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Mar. 7 Mar. 8
Mar. 8 Mar. 10
Mar. 10
Feb. Fob. Feb. Feb.
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23 24 2.5 20 27 28
24 24 24 24 24 24
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
Zerchcr Book & S t a t y . Co R e m i n g t o n Typewriter. Co C r a n e & Company..; Now E n g l a n d Building Co A. K. Wilson C r a n e & C o m p a n y , spl. appr. Co. of Administration A. K. Wilson, spl. appr. Co. of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Kctcheson Printing Co., printing Annual Proceedings H a r v e y O. X)avis, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge.. W i c h i t a Light & R y . Co., spl. appr. Grand Lodge Carl W. Nellis, olticial stenographer H o m e r T. H a r d e n , expenses G r a n d Lodge Cora munication T h o m a s G. Fitch, Secretary, spl. Appr. Co. of Administration A. K. Wilson William I. S t u a r t Artliur E . H a w k s , M a s t e r F . M . Spencer & Son, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge Stanford M . S m a r t A. I\..Wilson W. F . M a r c h , Gr. Trcas., mileage W . F . M a r c h , Gr. Trcas., mileage and expenses T h e T o p c k a Edison Oo T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin â&#x20AC;¢istration W. F . M a r c h , Gr. Trcas., mileage T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Administration Luce T r u n k Co T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Administration T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y. Masonic H o m e F u n d 00 01 00 00
2,800 40 121 50
2,343 no
3,052 25 4 301
2,145 50 1,040 87
3,303 00
15,.341 03
300 00
400 , 8S 50 35
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15 4 200 00
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07 05
90 00 109 75
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52
53
54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
60
67
68
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M a r . 14
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 16
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M a r . 19
M a r . 23
M a r . 20
T h o m a s G. F i t c h ; Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Administration Spencer T u r b i n e Cleaner Co., si)l. a p p r . G r a n d
T h o m a s G. F i t c h . Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Administr.ation T h o m a s G. F i t c h , Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
T o p e k a T r a n s . & Stor. Co
A . K . Wilson, spl. appr. Co. of Administration .. Crane & Company
Tliomas G. Fitcli, Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
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3,449 00
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94 9.5 90 97 98
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80 87 88
2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
83 84
76 77 78 79 80
Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr.
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Mar. 27 Mar. 30
70 71 72 73 74
Mar. 37 Mar. 27 M:ar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar, 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27 Mar. 27
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Mar. 20
T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Administration H a r v e y O. Davis, expenses of Lecturer T o p e k a P u r e W a t e r Co .lohn F . S t r i c k r o t t D . W . & C. W. Nellis Hall S t a t y . Co '. B u r r o u g h s Adding M c h , Co Crane & Company , Frederic H . Wilson Charles E . Lobdeli New E n g l a n d Bldg. Co F . B . Wilkinson, spl. appr. Co. of Administration William L. H a s t i e , spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge Kctclieson P r i n t i n g Co., printing A n n u a l P r o ceedings, Steel Fi.xturc Mfg. Co., spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge, T h o m a s G. Filch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Administration F . M . Spencer cSc Son, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge,.. W e s t e r n Union Tel. Co Missouri & K a n s a s Tel. Co M u t u a l Ice & Stor. Co T h e T o p e k a Edison Co R. H. B u r b a n k , printing A n n u a l .Proceedings Tlio .1, C. Darling Co Capper E n g r a v i n g Co Albert K. Wilson, spl. a p p r . Co. of Administration T o p e k a T r a n s . & Stor. Co E d w a r d F . Caldwell, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge,, D . W . & C. W . Nellis Missouri & K a n s a s Tel. Co Zercher Book & S t a t y . Co 1,000 00
30 00
35 48
3,309 70 3,789 52
1,243 50 3,903 21
20 00 100 00
3,304 00 73 37
$ 150 00 25 00
5 35 75
1 25
2 24 7 40
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Otis E l e v a t o r C o m p a n y , spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge.. T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Go. of Admin-
105 100
107
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110 111 112 113 114
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Apr. 19
Apr. 20 Apr. 24
24 24 24 2(> 27
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Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr.
May May
11.5 110
Southwest N a t ' l Bk. of Commerce, spl. appr. Co.
104
Apr. IG
T h o m a s G. F i t c h , Sec'y. spl. a p p r . C o . of Admin-
T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
103
Apr. 11
T h o m a s G. P i t c h , Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
In Favor of
99 100 101 102
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100 00 47 58
3,293 50
1,987 50 503 50
250 00
3.265 11
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M a y 10 M a y 10 M a y 11
14 14 14 IS
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M a y 18
May May May' May May
IS IS 18 18 18
117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 7
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William I . S t u a r t
Charles E . Lobdell A. K. Wilson
Southwest N a t ' l Bk. of Commerce, spl. appr. Co.
W. A. P a t t i s o n T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
Fred L u t t j o h a n n , spl. appr. Co. of Administra-
M u t u a l Ice & Cold Stor. Co Steel F i x t u r e Mfg. Co., spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge..., T h o m a s G. I'itch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
4,565 70
F . M . Spencer & Son, spl. appr."Grand Lodge
100 00
250 00
2,317 15
4,130 05
409 45
2,070 05
2,094 40
700 00
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T o p e k a P u r e W a t e r Co T h e , ! . C. Darling Co Wells F a r g o & Co. Express
25 00
200 .00 450 00 150 00
0 75
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148 149 150 1.51 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 102 103
28 29 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 1 1 1 1 1 1
May May May May May May May May May May J line Juno .luno .Tunc .luno Juno
William L. Hastio, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge
F . M . Spencer & Son, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge....
A. K. Wilson
F . M . Spencer & Son, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge.... E d w a r d L. Tilton, spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge A. L. W i s e m a n , spl. appr. G r a n d Lodge
T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of A d m i n -
147
M a y 18
F . B . Willcinson, spl. appr. Co. of Administra-
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191 192
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T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y. spl. appr, Co. of Admin-
F . B . Wilkinson, spl. a p p r . Co. of Administra-
M a t t h e w M . Miller
Spencer T u r b i n e Cleaner Co., spl. appr. G r a n d
W. E . Sticke! A. K. Wilson City "Water Works
Sponcer T u r b i n e Cleaner Co., spl. a p p r . G r a n d
T h o m a s G. F i t c h , Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
Bailey-Keynolds Chandelier Co., spl. appr. G r a n d
172
9
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T h o m a s G. Fitch, Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
167 108 109 170 171
6 0 G 7 9
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9 75
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25 00
GOO 00
392 00
90 75 38 75
4 92
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881 54
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195 lOG 107 198 199 200 201
T h e T o p e k a Edison Co D . H . Forbes
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215
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Thomas G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co William I. Stuart
Steol Fixture Mfg. Co., spl. appr. Grand Lodge...
A. K. Wilson, Gr. Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
A. K. Wilson, Gr. Recorder, spl. appr. Co. of Ad-
Tho Capital Iron Works, spl. appr. Co. of Ad-
F. B. Wilkinson, spl. appr. Co. of Administra-
William I. Stuart
O. A. Wolf....Thomas G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Oo. of Admin-
William Nelson, spl. ajjpr. Co. of AdminL^tra-
The Sargent Cut Stone Co., spl. appr. Grand
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Tliomas G. Fitcli, Sec'y. spl. appr. Co. of Admin-
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Aug. 21
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T h o m a s G. F i t c h , Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. of Adniln-
Acme W h i t e Lead & Color W o r k s , spl. appr.
Cranc & Company
M . E . Hollcraft Crosby Bros. C o m p a n y , spl. appr. Co. of Administration
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Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug'. Aug. Aug. Aug.
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1917-18.
GjiAND LODGE OF KAA'SAS.
587
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
CEDAR VALE, KANSAS, March 14, 1917.
Upon request of Chautauqua Lodge No. 355, of Cedar Vale, Kansas, the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on March 14, 1917, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Hall, a commission for this purpose having been issued to R.\ W.". ALBERT H . SHRADER, as Special Deputy Grand Master. The brethren convened on the above date, the several stations being filled by the following brethren: R.-.W.-. W.'. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
ALBERT H . SHRADER HENRY S. TUCKER JAMES B . MILLER EDWIN A. SCHWARTZE LOUIS L . BROWN OTIS W . M C K E E
as Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
:
W.'. ALBERT N . SHAVER Bro. FRANK M . HUBBARD
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. ROBERT P. ELLIOTT Bro. PEARLIE B . STARMER
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
Bro. CHARLES F . ELLIOTT Bro. EUGENE KRAMER
as Grand Tyler. as Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which it repaired to the site of the new building, where the ancient ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of the brethren and citizens. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by W.-. JOHN A. FERRELL.
The Grand Lodge then returned to the Hall where it was closed in Form. ALBERT H . SHRADER,
Attest:
as Grand Master. FRANK M . HUBBARD,
as Grand Secretary.
588
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SEDAN, KANSAS, July 6,
1917.
Under a commission issued W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, on the 24th day of May, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, and as authorized and directed therein he convened Vesper Lodge No. 136, A. F. & A. M., at the Masonic Hall in Sedan, Kansas, on July 6, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, at the hour of ten o'clock A. M., and opened a lodge of Entered Apprentices, with the following officers present: W.-. JOHN A. FERRELL
as Grand Master.
W.-. JOHN P. JARVIS Bro. PERLEY F . EGGEN Bro. GEORGE O . HURST
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.'. JESSE W . LEWIS W.'. CHESTER M . WILLIAMS
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
W.'. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as as as as
FRANK HARMON HAROLD C . HARTZBLL ENOCH E . BROOKS... THOMAS BOONE
Bro. FRANCIS N . BROOKS
Grand Grand Grand Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Grand Tyler.
Soon after lodge was opened the Marshal announced the presence at the outside of the door of R.-. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Junior Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas; whereupon the lodge was called up and R.". W.'. Bro. FARRELLY was received in Due Form; thereupon the lodge repaired to the foundation of the new Court House of Chautauqua County, Kansas, now being erected, and laid the corner-stone of said Court House according to the prescribed ceremony therefor; R.\ W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY acting as Grand Orator. After several talks by former citizens of Chautauqua County, wh6 had been invited to be present at the ceremonies, the lodge again formed procession and returned to the Masonic Hall, and was closed in Form on the first degree of Masonry. JOHN A. FERRELL,
Attest:
as Grand Master. CHESTER M . WILLIAMS,
OS Grand Secretary.
1917-is.
GBA.\'D
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
589
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
TOPEKA, KANSAS, July 13, 1917.
The M.*. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of the late M.'. W.'. BBSTOR G . BROWN, Past Grand Master, who died in Battle Creek, Michigan, July 10th. The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the third degree of Masonry, with the following Grand Officers: R.'.W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART R.'.W.'. OWEN J. WOOD R.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY
as Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.'.W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Bro. FREDERIC H . WILSON W.-. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY.
Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.: W.-. W.\ W.\ W.-.
B E N S . PAULEN FRANK S. CRANE GEORGE W . BAINTER JAMES NELSON SADLIEK J. HODGINS
W.\ AMER BURNETT
Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Marshal.
Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge assembled at the Masonic Temple, from which place, in company with a large number of Past Grand Officers, other distinguished Masons, members of Siloam Lodge No. 225, of Topeka, with the Grand Commandery officers, and Topeka Commandery No. 5 acting as escort, they repaired to the undertaker's chapel, where the remains lay in state, and then proceeded to the cemetery. At the grave a beautiful address appropriate to the occasion was made b y M.-.W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, Past Grand Master. Following this the lodge burial service was conducted by the Grand Lodge. ' The Grand Lodge was then closed in Due Form. WILLIAM I. STUART,
Attest:
as Grand Master. FREDERIC H . WILSON,
as Grand Secretary.
590
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
H O X I E , KANSAS, August 14,
1917.
The M.-.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry in the city of Hoxie, Kansas, on August 14, 1917, A. L. .5917, at 10:30 o'clock A. M. This communication was called at the request of Hoxie Lodge No. 348, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall recently completed by Hoxie Lodge No. 348, in the city of Hoxie, Kansas. Also for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of Sheridan County's new Court House now in process of construction in that county. The following i a a list of the Grand Officers: R.-.W.-. R.-.W.-. W.-. W.'.
WILLIAM I. STUART R. NELSON LONG E. DUDLEY BECKNER CHARLES R . PEARSON
as as as as
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
W.-. FLOYD A. SLOAN W.-. EARL B. MICKEY W.-. THOMAS H . FLEAR
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W.\ W.\ W.-. W.-. W.\
as Grand as Grand as Grand as Grand as Bearer
FREDERICK J. ANDREGG NELSON A. THOMAS FREDERICK M . BURR WILLIAM J. GILCHRIST ELWOOD L . GREGG
W.-. FRANK HASIK
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward. Junior Steward. Three Great Lights.
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry. The procession was then formed, and the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, assisted by Hoxie Lodge No. 348 and visiting brothers, repaired to the site of the new building, where the ceremony of laying the cornerstone- was performed in accordance with the established custom and usages of the Fraternity. R.-.W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART then delivered a splendid address, after which the Grand Lodge returned to Masonic Hall and was called from labor to refreshment. At 3 o'clock p. M. the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge resumed labor, and the new Masonic Hall was dedicated in Due and Ancient Form. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was then closed in Due.Form. WILLIAM I. STUART,
Attest:
as Grand Master. EARL B . MICKEY,
as Grand Secretary.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
591
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
WICHITA, KANSAS, November 19,
1917.
On November 19, 1917, at 1:30 o'clock P. M., the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas assembled in Albert Pike lodge-room in the Scottish Rite Temple, in the city of Wichita, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic • Home, now in process of construction in that city. The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, with the following brethren occupying the several stations and places: R.-. W.-. OWEN J. WOOD
as Grand Master.
M.-.W.-.THOMAS G . FITCH M.-.W.-. CHARLES H . CHANDLER: R.-. W.-.HuGH P. FARRELLY
as Deputy Grand Master. • as Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
W . - . F R E D H . STUCKEY (NO. 303) R.-. W.-.ALBERT K . WILSON Rev. JOHN R . MCFADDEN (NO. 99)
as Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W . - . B E N S. PAULEN Grand Senior Deacon. W.-.NATHAN B . HERN (NO. 258) as Grand Junior Deacon. W.-. HENRY WALLENSTEIN (NO. 303)....as Grand Marshal. W.-.JAMES F . BENNETT (NO. 303) Assistant Grand Marshal. W.-. R E E S E E . THOMAS (NO. 182) as Grand Sword Bearer. W.-.GLEN CHAMBERLAIN (NO. 99) as Grand Senior Steward. W.-. MAYER EPPSTEIN Grand Junior Steward. W.-. HARRY L . DURST (No. 346)
as Grand Pursuivant.
W.-.RAY E . LEDGERWOOD (NO. 331)....as Grand Tyler. The Grand Lodge, accompanied by several hundred brethren from all parts of the State, was escorted to the site of the new Home by Mt. Olivet Commandery No. 12, of Wichita, Newton Commandery No. 9, of Newton, and a number of other Knights Templar from various parts of the State, the patrol of Midian Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Grand Officers and members of the Order of the Eastern Star, with music by the Midian Shrine band, where the usual ancient ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed in a most impressive manner. Immediately upon arrival at the place for the ceremony a beautiful flag drill was rendered by the children of the Home. This part of the entertainment was very interesting and highly appreciated by the thousands of members of the Fraternity and other visitors. An oration appropriate to the occasion was delivered by M.-.W.'. ELRICK C . COLE.
592.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE â&#x20AC;¢
February,
Among the distinguished craftsmen present were R.-.E.-. CHARLES A. CoNKLiNG, Grand High Priest of the M.-.E.-. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons; M.-. 111.-. ELRICK C . COLE, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Kansas; R.-.E.-. THOMAS C . BABB, Grand Commander of the Grand
Commandery
of Kansas, and several other Grand Officers of the above Grand Bodies; also Most Puissant EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, General Grand Master of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the United States of America. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Temple, where it was closed in Due Form. OWEN J. WOOD,
Attest:
as Grand Master. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary.
1917-is.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
â&#x20AC;¢
593
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LARNED, KANSAS, November 27, 1917.
At the request of Larned Lodge No. 167, A. F. & A. M., of Larned, Kansas, the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Larned, Kansas, on November 27, 1917, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Court House of Pawnee County, in the city of Larned, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the-following brethren: M.-. W.-.ELRICK C . COLE
as Grand Master.
W.'.LLEWELLYN D . BURGESS Bro. RoscoE E. PETERSON Bro. WILLIAM H . VERNON, JR Bro. DAVIS A. ELY
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. as Grand Treasurer:'
W.". HOMER C . VAN HORN Bro. JOHN T . M . KNOX
as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W.". RALPH E . TAYLOR Bro. D. D E B DAVIS
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. KARL W . HOLZAPPEL
Bro. HARVEY M . LAWTON Bro. MARK E . WIGGINS
as Grand Marshal.
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
W.-. HARRY M . HALLOWAY
as Grand Pursuivant.
W.'.JoHN I. DAVIS
as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. At the conclusion of the ceremonies an address was given by M.'. W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, Past Grand Master. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it convened and was closed in Ample Form. ELRICK C . COLE,
Attest:
as Grand Master. HOMER C . VAN HORN,
as Grand Secretary.
594
â&#x20AC;˘
PHOCEEDI.WGS
OF THE
February,
R E P O R T OF LIBRARIAN.
R.-. W/. ALBERT K . WILSON, Librarian, presented the following report: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Librarian is unable to submit a detailed report this year on account of the books and other property having been placed in storage during the construction of the Masonic Grand Lodge Building; The Library portion of this building was not completed until about December 1, 1917, hence it was impossible to do any work along the lines of indexing books. Proceedings, magazines, etc., and therefore no special report of any work accomplished during the past year can be presented at this Annual Communication. It is most gratifying, however, to report that for the first time in the'history of our Grand Lodge our valuable collection of books, magazines, periodicals, and the vast amount of museum material, are now properly filed in a fireproof building, which will prove of inestimable value to the Craft in years to come, and will enable your. Librarian hereafter to present at each Annual Communication an important report concerning the progress of the work in this department. During the past year we have, received the usual Proceedings from other Grand Jurisdictions, magazines, periodicals, and valuable books on the subject of Freemasonry, all of which are now in a position to be properly indexed and placed at the disposal of the Craft. . Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, Librarian.
The reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and Librarian were referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
1917-is,
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
595
REPORT OP T H E COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.-. W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report, which was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: As Secretary of the Council of Administration of the M . \ W / . Grand Lodge of Kansas, I herewith submit for your consideration a report of the business transacted by the Council for the last twelve months. Inasmuch as the M.'.W.'. Grand Master, in his address, and that of the Deputy Grand Master, have comprehensively covered this subject matter, and as the business transacted by the Council was largely of a detailed character, it will suffice to report the business transacted in an abstract form. The first meeting of the Council of Administration was held a t the close of the sixty-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, in Parlor B of the Eaton Hotel, in the city of Wichita, Kansas, February .22, 1917, at the hour of 5 o'clock p. M. Organization was effected by the election of M.-.W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL, Grand Master, President; R.-.W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, Deputy Grand Master, VicePresident; and R.-.W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY., Grand Junior Warden, Secretary. The Masonic Home Board was requested to dispense masonic charity for the ensuing year in the same manner as in preceding years. M.-. W.-. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON was duly elected to succeed
himself as a Director of the Masonic Home Board for the full term of four years. At a meeting of the Council of Administration, held at the office of the Grand Secretary in Topeka, Kansas, February 26,. 1917, at 10:30 A. M., the manner of raising the funds for the new Masonic Home building was discussed generally, and the Grand Secretary was directed to transfer to the Secretary of the Masonic Home Board, all funds on hand, accumulated from the contributions of the brethren for the rebuilding of said Home, and in the future to transfer such funds, as they accumulate from time to time, in the sum of $2,000 or more. Voucher No. 11 to M.-.W.-. GILES H . LAMB for $75.00, was approved and allowed. The recommendations of the Grand Secretary relating to changes in and establishing new districts, was approved and adopted. Deputy Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART and Grand Senior Warden OWEN J. WOOD were appointed a committee with full power to act, to arrange for the grading and construction of sidewalks around the Grand Lodge Office Building in Topeka. The Grand Secretary was instructed to keep a separate account and record of the steam heat furnished in the temporary quarters by
596
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
him occupied, since February 10th, the date when the new Office Building was to have been completed under the contract. By a unanimous vote of the Council of Administration thanks were tendered to our beloved brother, the late M . \ W / . BESTOR G . BROWN, for his presence and timely assistance and aid in matters relating to the Masonic Home Building. At a meeting of the Council of Administration, held in Topeka, Kansas, at the office of the Grand Secretary, May 29, 1917, architect EDWARD L . TILTON and Superintendent W. C. HASTIE for the new
office building, met with the Council by request. They and the members of the Council viewed and examined the new Grand Lodge Office and Library Building and discussed with them and the contractor, F. M. SPENCER, the details as to finishing the same, and matters generally relating to settlement for the construction thereof. The building being so nearly completed, most of the details were agreed upon with the contractor, and the balance of the contract price, less the sum of $5,000, was ordered paid, said sum of $5,000 being withheld for final examinations and acceptances. The matter of the penalty against the contractor for delay in finishing the building was by agreement settled by the contractor paying the rental on the quarters then temporarily occupied by the Grand Secretary, in the sum of $330.00, this settlement to run to June 2, 1917, only. Deputy Grand Master STUART, and Grand Secretary WILSON having been heretofore authorized and directed to buy certain rugs, curtains, furniture, etc., for the Office Building, reported that they had made t h e selections, and they were authorized and directed t o make the necessary expenditures and to complete the purchase thereof. The services of W. C. HASTIE as superintendent were dispensed with after May 31st, any duties necessary to be performed in his stead to be performed by FRED H . WILSON, when necessary. At a meeting of the Council of Administration held in Topeka, November 30, 1917, in the office of the Grand Secretary, the Grand Secretary was authorized to purchase 1,500 souvenir badges for the members of the Grand Lodge at its sixty-second Annual Communication, to be held in the city of Topeka, February 20-21, 1918, and the Grand Secretary and the Grand Senior Warden were authorized to procure the use of Kellam Hall in Topeka for the use of the Grand Lodge, provided Representative Hall was occupied and could not be procured. The Council of Administration authorized the borrowing of not to exceed the sum of $12,000 from the Kansas Masonic Home Fund, to rrieet financial obligations of the Grand Lodge, the loan to be procured, if necessary, January 15, 1918.
WORK ROOM-General View Looking North.
1017-18.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
.
,
597
The Council made an appropriation of $75.00 to apply on the lien claimed by t h e Chicago Lumber Co., of $417.00 against the Grand Lodge Building, on account of material purchased by sub-contractor, the payment to be in full settlement of said claim, although the Grand Lodge was in no wise liable, the appropriation was only made to avoid the necessary expenses of the Grand Lodge officers in attending a trial in court, should the claim have been thus prosecuted. The above brief report contains in substance, the important business transacted by the Council of Administration. Fraternally submitted, HUGH P. FARRELLY,
Secretary. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.-. W.-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the following report, which was, upon motion of M.-. W.". ELRICK C . COLE, adopted: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN: I t is with peculiar regret that we realize the inability of our Grand Master, because of threatened illness, to undertake fully the arduous duties of this Communication, but we rejoice with him and congratulate ourselves that he can be with us and of us today. It will also be proper here to record the deep disappointment of the Craft that a condition of residence and duty has prevented them from having the full benefit of his counsel and direction as Grand Master. - With many accomplishments of learning and experience, and with a long and brilliant record of service as publicist, banker, jurist and statesman, the prospect of Bro. LOBDELB'S administration as Grand Master held such promise of satisfaction and profit to the Craft that we admit sharing with him the disappointment brought by his inability to give all his best ability to his masonic duties of the year. His lofty ideas and philosophic grasp of the great questions of state now absorbing the attention of the world are well set out in the opening and closing of his report. He- states our national situation with great eloquence and force, and admonishes every masonic agency and every Mason to respond with thoroughness, promptness and fidelity to any call that may be made for GOD and country. We are impressed with the Most Worshipful Brother's delicate sense of fairness in refusing to accept wages which he deems unearned, and for the Craft desire to express our thanks for the generosity of himself and his colleague in the joint donation of a year's salary to a worthy masonic purpose.
598
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
The Grand Master makes fitting reference to our unprecedented loss in the death of three Past Grand Masters during the year, including the oldest one and two of the most active and accomplished members of the Craft, expressing in fitting terms his sense of personal bereavement in the death of Bros. BESTOR G . BROWN and CHARLES H . CHAND-
LER. Concerning this subject more extended notice will be given by the Committee on Necrology. After referring in terms of pride and satisfaction .to the completion of the Grand Lodge Office Building and the excellent work of Bro. STUART in promoting the contributions for rebuilding the Kansas Masonic Home, the Grand Master suggests that no method of compulsion should be apphed to the collection of this fund, in which opinion' his-coUeague evidently does not fully concur. Your committee believes this to be a matter of general policy which should be finally determined by the Grand Lodge itself. The Deputy Grand Master, R.-.W.-. Bro. WILLIAM I. STUART, presents an excellent detailed report of the routine business of the Grand Lodge conducted by him in the absence of his chief. The modesty with which he assumed this task is evidently only equaled by his success in accomplishing it. Your committee recommends the approval of that portion of the report relating to: Installation of Grand Officers, Investment of Lodge Funds in Liberty Bonds, and Corner-stone Layings. Also that the subjects of Lodges Constituted and Lodges U. D. be referred to the committee of that title. Under the proper heading the Deputy Grand Master reports the issuance of 278 special dispensations, generally on behalf of soldiers. Two requests for special dispensations were denied. Your committee is impressed with the labor involved in the consideration of this subject and recommends the approval of all decisions and actions thereon. Your committee heartily approves the commendation expressed for our system of District Deputies and district meetings, and for the intelligence, loyalty and devotion of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and our accomplished Lecturers. Some change in the law regulating the location and provision for these meetings is suggested, which we recommend be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Three cases requiring mild measures of discipline are reported, which we recommend be approved. Under this head the Deputy Grand Master says there has been a large number of cases reported of lodges violating the law by conferring degrees out of time. His suggestion of a law providing punishment for such offenses we recommend be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence with the suggestion, however, that the disciplinary power of the Grand Master may always be invoked for the correction of irregularities.
1917-18.
GRAA'D
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
599
We recommend approval of the action concerning-masonic parades and patriotic demonstrations, and commend to the Craft the careful perusal of the letters quoted, in which the argument of the Deputy Grand Master is clearly and forcibly stated. Your committee wish also to commend the decision against authorizing military lodges U. D. in camp or garrison, and we recommend the historical argument presented in the report to the careful consideration of the Craft. As suggested by the Grand Master, the most responsible, laborious and difficult task of the year has been in connection with the collection of lodge contributions for rebuilding the Masonic Home. We heartily commend the methods adopted and the form of the very complete report submitted, and congratulate R.'. W.". Bro. STUART and the Craft on the splendid success of the undertaking thus far. Unfortunately the failure of a few lodges to respond and of a larger number to fully comply with the program leaves the work unfinished, and suggests the possibility of further legislation, the necessity and form of which it is believed only the Grand Lodge itself can decide. We therefore recommend this subject be referred to a special committee of Past Grand Masters for due report and action by the Grand Lodge. In both of these excellent reports it may be interesting to note there appears no record of any decision affecting our masonic laws. The Deputy Grand Master closes his record with the report of 4,400 new members, a net gain of 2,473 during the year, which is the largest in our history. ' Your committee recommends the report of the Grand Treasurer be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property, as also all fiscal affairs appearing in the report of the Grand Secretary. Bro. WILSON'S report is, as usual, a model of neatness and accuracy and up to the minute in every detail. The system of Grand Lodge records and fileSj grown into form under his hand during the last twenty-four years, is acknowledged to be second to none and probably the best in the world today. Added to this during the past year has been the completion, from his own plans and under his personal direction, of our Grand Lodge Office and Library Building, which is also unique and separate from all other masonic buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the only one of its class in the United States, a monument to his wisdom, devotion, and untiring zeal, and to the enterprise and good judgment of the Masons of Kansas. The Grand Secretary's report contains much information and many suggestions, and the particular attention of the Craft is invited to the subject matter under the following heads, which are mentioned for approval: Copy of Charters, Restoration of Charters, Safes for Use of Lodges, History of Lodges, and Research and History.
600
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
We recommend the approval of his suggestions concerning Books of Annual Returns and that the same be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property. Also to this committee, the Binding of Volume XVII for the necessary appropriations. Lest the subject be overlooked, we also recommend his report of Lodges Under Dispensation be referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation. Thanking these distinguished brethren and congratulating the Grand Lodge upon the fidelity and excellence of all these reports and records, this report is Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, â&#x20AC;˘ FRED T . N Y E , ELMER F . STRAIN,
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, WILLIAM H . M I Z E , Commillee.
DELINQUENT HOME FUND. .
LODGES
MASONIC
\In accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, the R.-. W.'. Deputy Grand Master announced the following Special Committee on Delinquent Lodges Masonic Home Fund, to which was referred the subject of the action to be taken with respect to lodges which had failed to pay their apportionment to the Masonic Home Rebuilding Fund: M.'.W.-. HENRY F. MASON, M . - . W . - . THOMAS G. FITCH, M . - . W . - . WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, M . - . W . - . GILES H . LAMB, M.-.W.-. ALEX. A. SHARP.
SPECIALORDER.
The R.-. W.-. Deputy^Grand Master announced that the report of J. the Special Committee on Delinquent Lodges Masonic Home Fund, would be made a special order of business for 10 o'clock tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
601
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF. MASONIC HOME.
M.-. W.-. THOMAS G. FITCH, Secretary, submitted the following report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. oj Kansas: BRETHREN: During the year ended December 31, 1917, I have received in cash the total sum of $274,098.43, from the following sources: Insurance on buildings $76,250 00 Insurance on furniture 10,000 00 Insurance on return premiums 25 92=$ 86,275 92 Sales of material, salvage 1,848 28 Miscellaneous sales 137 09 Building fund, donations 129,528 32 Grand Lodge relief...: 1,312 75 Mortgage loans 17,500 00 Endowment, Order Eastern Star $ 786 70 Endowment donations , 1,690 00= 2,476 70 Guardianship funds Guardianship funds Morse land
$
455 48 18 00=
473 48
Income. Grand Lodge per capita Order Eastern Star per capita Interest on loans Interest on balances Miscellaneous Total
$22,789 00 3,149 70 $4,306 60 '... 4,268 13= '
8,574 73 32 46=
34,545 89 $274,098 48
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Board, as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal and receipts from him for the several amounts. For your information, the item "Endowment Donations" is cornposed of the following items: Estate of John McGeown, Anthony, bequest $1,000 00 Estate of Nancy Blakemore, bequest 5 00 Unknown donor... 150 00 E..B. Jewett, Wichita, donation 25 00 Olive Chapter No. 13, O. E. S., direct 10 00 Estate of A. Gluck, Dodge City, bequest 500 00 Total
$1,690 00"
The Endowment Fund was increased from $32,659.21 on January 1,1917, to $34,585.89, on January 1, 1918.
602
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
â&#x20AC;˘ February.
In addition we have advice of bequest from the estate of NATHAN ScHLOSs, of Kansas City, Mo., in the sum of $1,000, which will probably be paid during the year. The bequest from the estate of ROBERT BRASH, of Cottonwood Falls, in the sum of $5,000, is in litigation in the United States District Court, Topeka, the collateral heirs having attacked the will; our interest is represented by Directors and Attorneys WOOD, HUTCHISON and FARRELLY; the case will probably be tried some time during the year. During the year warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer in the total sum of $99,446.78, which were charged to the following accounts: Mortgage loans $11,300 00 Accrued interest on loans 39 02 Morse land account 1,618 00 Grand Lodge relief 1,268 00 Guardianship funds 1,795 23 = $16,020 25 Maintenance 24,481 13 Insurance premiums 724 51 Furniture and fixtures ; '3,710 52 Funerals and cemetery 513 15 Personal effects Home employees, destroyed by fire 468 87 Miscellaneous, costs, Brash case; Probate fees, Evans... 23 55 Real Estate. Plumbing, account fire $ 268 Hot water heater, bought in 1916 175 Dormitory. Carpenter work $ 7,040 00 Plumbing and steam heating 2,158 26 Architect's fee and Supt 195 00 Telephone system 109 01= 9,502 Store room 338 Auxiliary cottage, for men 161 New Construction. Contractor's bond $ 2,288 91 Contractors 28,807 75 Architect ' 5,750 00 Superintendent construction 625 00 Advisory architects 366 05 Advertising for bids 16 70 Survey of ground $ 35 00 Permutit soft water system 2,945 00=$40,834 Expense, wrecking building.. $ 1,771 38 â&#x20AC;˘ Expense, salving plumbing 368 60= 2,139 Expense, board meet, letting contract 84 Total new construction $53,504 Total expenditures
21 00=
27 72 80=
443 21
9,502 27 500 52
41 $40,834 41 98 2,139 41 84 80 $99,446 $99,446
98 41 78 78
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WORK ROOM- Showing Steel Letter Files, Annual Report File Cases, Historical Registry Cases, Etc.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
603
In the item of maintenance will be found charges as follows: Expense of board meetings $ 454 92 Secretary's office and deposit box 189 00 Bonds Treasurer and Secretary 205 00 Medical services 200 00=$ 1,048 00 which might with propriety be deducted from actual maintenance account; in addition, many like items have been paid with the monthly expenses by the Superintendent which were necessitated by the exigencies of the fire and the rebuilding. The expenses of the Board of Directors for meetings for the year 1917 amounted to $454.92, which is more than in any one year since 1896, and this increased amount was owing to the extra meetings necessitated by reason of the fire and the contracting for the new construction. As a matter of fact and for information to you and to the Craft, the expense of management of the Home since the year 1896, has not exceeded two hundred and fifty dollars in any one year; that is, the expense of the Board of Directors and the Secretary. Summary of accounts for the year follows: January 1, 1917.—Balance in treasury Receipts for the year 1917
$ 6,338 61 274,098 43
Total December 31, 1917.—Paid on warrants for 1917 December 31, 1917.—Balance in treasury
$280,437 04 $ 99,446.78 180,990 26
Total
$280,437 04
Trial balance of the Home accounts-follows: Treasurer $180,990 26 Mortgage loans 67,750 00 Morse land account 1,600 00 Real estate and imp 81,.54,5 60 Maintenance expense 252,216 38 4,612 33 Funerals and cemeteries.. 5,657 83 Furniture and fixtures 5,685 86 1,268 00 Grand Lodee relief 492 42 Miscellaneous expense . 3601,818 74
Interest $-48,609 6 . E. S. per capita 36,628 Endowment fiind 35,135 Building fund 129,528 Grand Lodge per capita.. 276,052 Grand Lodge donations.. 49,666 Lodge donations 18,934 Guardianship funds 7,075 Miscellaneous receipts.... 188
02 75 91 32 05 41 80 47 01
$601,818 74
Above shows receipts and payments from all sources by the Home from date of its inception to the present time. The total of $67,750.00 in mortgage loans is invested in first mortgage farm loans; Dodge City Improvement Bond, and Grand Lodge note. The Morse land account consists of two first mortgage loans, one for $1,000.00 and one for $600.00, upon two quarter sections of land in Ford County, Kansas, which were purchased when the Morse children were received into the Home.
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The father of the four Morse children is now in the asylum at Osawatomie, and current debts against his estate will aggregate $900.00, and to pay these and protect the estate for the children, the tract or quarter, not the homestead, will be sold in January, 1918, when we will purchase the title to that quarter; later we shall probably foreclose the mortgage on the homestead quarter, and get title to it; this title will be taken as a trust for the children; the income from the tract willlbe used to pay carrying charges, interest and taxes, and we believe that by the time the children become of age, we may have the land cleared of indebtedness, and thus provide for them something of an estate for their future use. In the year, loans aggregating $17,500 have been paid, and loans aggregating $ll,,30O have been made, leaving balance in mortgage loan account on January 1, 1918, $67,750, against $73,950, on January 1, 1917. Of the $67,750 invested $ 1,000 OO draws interest at 5 per cent. 46,450 00 draws interest at 6 per cent. 12,000 00 draws interest at 6}4 per cent, 8,300-00 draws interest at 7 per cent. $67,750 00 â&#x20AC;˘ Interest returns on above average 6 iVff per cent. No delinquent interest on any loan; taxes all paid as per report received since July 1, 1917. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since 1909 follows: 1910 1911 1912 1913
$12,278 13,574 16,306 17,584
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40 34 41 38
1914 1915 1916 1917
$16,41.3 17,735 18,483 24,439
0258 39 78
By months, warrants drawn for the years, 1914, 1915, 1916, and 1917, are shown: January February March April May June July August September October November December
General e x p e n s e s . . .
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19llt 1,760 1,266 1,6$6 1,272 1,198 1,058 999 1,235 1,716 1,530 1,355 1,213
10 34 74 41 18 72 48 27 00 25 70 83
1915. 1.227 1,398 1,910 1,506 1,472 1,232 1.228 1,201 1,400 1,566 1,589 1.659
98 99 76 14 12 50 50 58 02 93 24 55
$ 16,293 02 120 00
S 17,394 59 340 09
8 16,413 02
S 17,735 58
1916. S 1,312 1,345 1,464 1,374 1,374 1,212 . 1,283 1,283 1,470 1,382 1,813 3,165
99 81 47 43 43 66 95 21 49 17 01 29
S 18,483 39'
1917. S 2,900 12 1,719 11 2,351 27 . 2,291 31 1,878 97 1,663 47 1.332 99 1,448 67 ' 1,823 50 2,243 68 2,258 12 2,528 57 5 24,439 78
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Superintendent's report shows average membership in the Home ITT O d T n i l *-*-iirci • family as follows: 76 79
1908 1909 1910 1911 1912
85 J^
80 88 K
1913 1914 1915 1916 1917
.90 .93 .88
Per capita cost is based upon above averages, and shows as follows: 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912
$143 :.. 161 144 169 183
75 54 44 68 12
1913 1914 1915 1916 1917
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$195 186 205 198 277
38 51 50 32 72
Above per capita cost is based upon all maintenance and administration expenses for the years 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917, and the expense items include all except improvements to real property. Per capita' expense for the year 1917 is much more than usual, caused by reason of extra expenses necessitated by reason of the fire, payment for board of members, getting new equipment, and also on account of the increased cost of all food items. Summary of present financial condition is as follows: Assets—January 1, 1918. Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Morse land account..
$180,990 67,750 1,600 $250,340
26 00 00 26
$ 7,075 35,185 208,128 $250,340
47 91 88 26
Liahilities. Guardianship funds invested Endowment fund invested Available assets
Our available assets have been largely augmented in the year 1917, by reason of donations to building fund and insurance collected, hence no reasonable comparison may be made with former years as usual. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment Funds .Guardianship Funds General Fund invested
$ 35,135 7,075 27,138 $ 69,350
91 47 62 00
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A loss of $5,852.95 of the General Fund invested as against January 1, 1917. Investment of this amount will probably be made early in the year 1918. Our revenue for the year may be estimated: Interest on loans Interest on bank balance Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge relief Order Eastern Star per capita Order Eastern Star e.ndowment â&#x20AC;˘ Total
$ 4,200 2,700 23,650 1,268 3,250 700 $ 35,768
7.
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
In addition we may receive some money from bequests. Our expenses for the year may not be estimated by reason of the fact of changed conditions caused by the fire and the ever increasing cost of food products and all articles of equipment, nor can we estimate the maintenance cost_in the new building, provided we are fortunate enough to get into it in the year 1918. Expenditures made on behalf of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, by months for the year 1917, follows (total, $1,268): December January February March April May
$ 97 97 114 114 102 102
00 00 00 00 00 00
June July August. September October November
$102 102 132 112 92 ;.. 102
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Dormitory. Expires. American Central .7-26-92 Home Central 7-26-92 Germania 1-29-17 Germania ;...2 -8-17 Central States 7-26-22 Home 7-26-22 American Central.7-26-22 Isolation Cottage. Phoenix
6-26-21..
Barn. Continental
Building. > 2,000 00 2,000 00 2,500 00 2,500 00
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$ 17,000 00
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$19,750 00
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Dormitory, Chapel and Isolation Cottage. Hartford
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$ 7,500 00
$ 7,500 00
In addition we have contractor's bond in the National Surety Co. and contingent liability in the Aetna Insurance Co. on new building. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance policies, duplicates of all receipts for money received, and duplicates of the letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, are herewith submitted with this report for your consideration. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary. CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The R.-. W.-. Deputy Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, February 20, 1918. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment tp labor at 2 p. M. ORATION.
The following address was presented by W.-. AUSTIN M. K E E N E , of Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, Fort Scott: Most \Vorshipful Grand Master, Grand Officers and Brethren:. I am deeply impressed with the high honor bestowed upon me in being chosen to address this magnificent body of men, representatives of more than forty-eight thousand Masons in this great State.
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I assure you that I am not unmindful of my weakness to measure up to that high standard in masonic learning that should be possessed by one selected to address you on this occasion. I also realize that the field of masonic discussion has been so thoroughly plowed and cultivated that possibly only a few stray fence corners have been overlooked or neglected. Very little that is new can be said on Masonry, and what has already been written is in so much better form than I can express it that I have extracted much of what I shall say from other speakers and writers, and generally without "rendering unto C^SAR the things which are C/ESAR'S." The story of the Prodigal Son was written centuries before it was spoken by the CHRIST. The now famous expression, " A government of the people, for the people, and by the people," was old when the immortal LINCOLN used it. â&#x20AC;˘ ' It is said: " The field of Masonry is so large that when . the speaker approaches it he is so lost in the maze of its history, emblems and truth, that he scarcely knows where to begin and never where to close." Touching upon one point, it is so vast that he but touches the boundary ere he is left to wonder where will be the place where he can speak of others. Lifting the veil to bring them in sight, he finds that he can only pluck a flower from her garden here, pick a pebble from the stream yonder, a topaz or an amethyst from the mountain there, and unite thern like a string of pearls; and, as we study it, the field of thought enlarges until we are lost in a labyrinth of thought, history, fact, allegories, symbols and grand truths; the character, history and lives of great men; the building of grand structures; the rise and fall of nations; until we are led to think that there is no end to the important, beautiful, and sublime things that cluster about our Order. The legendary history of Masonry starts when the Infinite Master at the early dawn of the morning of time said, "Let there be light and there was light." According
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to accepted chronology we are in the year 5918 of masonic light. When and where it first had its being, we may not: know. But who can doubt that in the shadowy past,, in an age when history was yet unborn, in low vales, and upon high mountain tops, its mystic rites were practiced.. "Anno Domini" are the significant words of Christendomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;representing the period whence events find date; in our calendar. And yet, .this Fraternity, not then in its infancy, witnessed the coming of Him "Who spake as. never man spake before." In the words of an eloquent brother: "This Fraternity was old when the soldiers of C^SAR landed on the shores of Britain; old when ALEXANDER carried the civilization of Asia to Europe." It antedated Rome and Athens; the years of CONFUCIUS, BUDDHA, DAVID, and SOLOMON. And who can know but the Grand Master of the long ago may have tested with plumb and level the foundation stones of the Pyramids? Long before the races of men had emerged from their tribal relations, the sound of the Mason's labor was heard. The story of the antiquity of Masonry has been often told, yet it is always new in its charms. In ancient Egypt, history relates that all the wisdom was consigned to the keeping of the priesthood. Only certain selected persons were admitted to this priestly brotherhood, and of them long courses of study and initiation were required. Among the Egyptians the priests formed a distinct class, and devoted themselves to teaching special branches of human knowledge. The youth, who by them were instructed, were initiated into the mysteries of religion, and during their novitiate formed an outer class or corporation of artisans who, according to the designs drawn by the priests, erected the temples and other monuments consecrated to the worship of the gods. The political constitution of Egypt appears to have consisted in a territorial aristocracy, at the head of which was the monarch and a powerful priesthood, with richly endowed temples, in possession of the literature and learn-
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ing of the race. The priesthood was all powerful and divided into several grades. Among the priesthood that portion of them especially devoted to architecture were in high favor with the rulers. The king had his "Court Architect," and this officer frequently intermarried with the royal family. These architects were among the most honored people of the kingdom. They were admitted to close intercourse. with the king, and their names and faces were engraved upon the stone monuments. These show that the priesthood was a powerful body, divided into grades or degrees, with its secret method of initiation, possessing the wisdom of the country and imparting it only to their initiates. That architecture was of the first importance with them, ranking apparently higher than any other branch of knowledge; that the initiates into the secret, sacred mysteries were required to devote special attention to architecture and building; that they were organized into lodges of builders or masons and given charge of the work of erecting temples, monuments, tombs, etc., the designs for which had been prepared by the more advanced priests, their masters in the work. The drudgery of building was performed by the untaught masses, but the accurate cutting, the beautiful carving, the rare sculpture, the fine engraving, was performed by these young priests. This would seem to be reasonably strong proof for the correctness of the position assumed. The most doubting must admit that the remains of that civilization do show organized, well directed, intelligent supervision and work. The pyramids were not built, the tombs were not fashioned, the temples were not erected, the engraving in lines so fine that the microscope must be used to detect it, was not accomplished by an untaught, unskilled, ungoverned mob. These things show the highest order of skill and ability, a broad knowledge of the liberal arts, organization, system and harmony of action. The great Pyramid built ages ago was originally 480 feet 9 inches high, and the base 764 feet square, covering over twelve acres of ground. It is virtually a mass of
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solid masonry. The finer stone used for casings and lining passages was quarried on the other side of the Nile, ten miles away, and the red granite used for linings was quarried at Syene, nearly 550 miles away by the course of the river. The labor of quarrying these huge blocks of stone was enormous, especially when the hard red granite, which turns the edge of our modern steel tools, and yet was cut by bronze ones, had to be hewn out and cut into accurate blocks. The great Pyramid is not a mass of piled up stone. It is a model of constructive skill. This Pyramid was built with such exact reference to the zodiac that at 12 o'clock precisely on the 21st day of Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the summer solsticeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the sun shines on every side of it, north, south, east and west, and that to a person standing exactly at the center of the north side at that moment, the sun seems to hang like a star over the exact apex of the Pyramid. HERODITUS, the Greek historian, tells that the work of building, was carried on by relays of 100,000 workmen each. That each relay worked ten months and was then relieved, and that the total number engaged in the work rose far up into the millions. This vast work was accomplished by the most perfect system and thorough knowledge. The superintendent, the foreman and overseers, had their places of meeting where they could make their reports and receive instructions from the Master of the work as the work progressed. There was a quiet place, retired from the 100,000 laborers encamped around. This place of meeting for the master masons was but a masonic lodge. The necessities of the case required that just such a state of affairs should exist, and history strongly points to the fact of its existence. Inside the priestly order four and five thousand years ago, were schools of architecture and building, into which a course of initiation was necessary, and that admission was accorded not to all who might desire it, but only to such as were selected therefor. We ask ourselves from whence came this vast order of the square and the level, and the plumb, and the cross, and the star, and the sun? From Syria, or Chaldea, or Egypt,
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or from the Hebrew land of the kings and prophets whose temples outshone the sun, or from the Grecian academies? We find operative masonry existing as an applied science in the midst of the prehistoric civilization of the Orient, and we see its handiwork standing today challenging the admiration and wonder of the world, and which were old when ABRAHAM trod the unpeopled wilds of Palestine. These works of art, temples, tombs, monuments, palaces, like mountain peaks gleaming in the light of the setting sun, tell of a day that is past: a day of civilization and enlightenment that had well-nigh reached its meridian before JOSEPH was sold by his. not yet civilized brethren to the Midianites; whose architecture designed and erected buildings that modern times have never equaled; whose mathematics calculated eclipties; whose astronomy named the fixed stars, and gave the planets their places, and whose wise men two thousand years afterwards saw the Star in the East and knew it, and came and knelt at the manger and worshiped. It was reserved for the land of Palestine to become the theater of ' mas onic union, and for SOLOMON, the son of DAVID, to found the Order in all its strength and beauty. SOLOMON, in order to better obey the dying command of DAVID, summoned all the workmen of the land, and sent to adjoining countries for skillful artists. In answer to his call came HIRAM, the king of Tyre, and HiRAM ABIFF, a workman of perfect practice and cunning in every device of curious work. With them came a host of workmen, so that when a counting was had there was found to be seventy thousand Entered Apprentices, eighty thousand Fellow Crafts, and three thousand three hundred Master Masons. Thousands of workmen from Tyre, skilled in hewing and cutting, go with SOLOMON'S men into the mountains of Lebanon for cedar, and into the quarries for stone, and the work moves smoothly and harmoniously on, because superintendents and builders had all been taught in the school of architecture, studied the same rules, and been governed by the same principles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the rules and principles
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that had governed the best school of architecture of that day, the architects" and masons of Egypt for a thousand years. Nor can it be doubted that here the same organization and instruction of foremen and superintendents, "thousands in number, as the Bible tells us, was requisite as at the building of the Pyramids, and as is required today. For every one knows that no important or valuable building is erected in our times without a superintendent's office, where the foremen and overseers go for instruction, and, indeed, up to the time when Masonry became a purely philosophical institution, there is ample evidence that the masonic corporations erecting public buildings had their lodge-rooms and held their meetings in the buildings, combining their instructions both in philosophic or symbolic Masonry and in their work. There can be no doubt that such a masonic lodge existed at the Temple during its erection, its existence being an absolute necessity. And here I doubt not was perfected and developed the organization and the forms and methods adopted .that have largely governed Masonry ever since. Our Order has continued to develop through the centuries, and our ancient brethren wrought not only as operative' masons, as is generally supposed, but also as speculative. In the seventh century, ATHELSTANE granted to his brother EDWIN a charter for a Grand Lodge a t York, which was then established, and that prince became its Grand Master. This ancient temple, with its charter' of twelve centuries, still continues in existence, and to it all due allegiance was rendered; and from it all masonic jurisdiction originated, until the foundation of the Grand Lodge at London, by its authority and consent, in-1.567. At length, in 1717, when the lodges of London, under the supervision of Grand Master Sir CHRISTOPHER W R E N , had finished the rebuilding of St. Paul's after the great London fire, the following resolution, memorable in our history, was adopted: . "Resolved, That the privileges of Masonry shall no longer be confined to operative masons, but be free to men of all professions, provided that they be regularly approved and initiated into the Fraternity."
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The Masonry which is practiced today dates from A. D. 1717, at which time in London, England, it was first reduced from a rnoral operative or working society, or corporation, to what it at present isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an exclusively moral and speculative, or philosophical institution. The Freemasonry of today is founded upon that of 1717, which is founded upon the principles of the Masonry of A. D. 52, introduced into Britain by the societies of Roman builders attached to the armies of C ^ S A R , who, at that time, made the conquest of that country. The principles of Masonry have had a greater growth in our own beloved land of liberty than elsewhere, and today we have approximately two million Master Masons, many more than all the rest of the world combined, and our government with its free institutions owes much to Masonry. Its propaganda of liberty, equality and fraternity extended from the Old World westward across the Atlantic and produced the Declaration of Independence and the constitution of the United States. The leading men of the American revolution were members of the Order and imbued with its principles. Here, in virgin soil, it took deep root, and our beloved Republic is its most glorious daughter. Freemasonry was transplanted on American soil long prior to the establishment of our present form of government; that Masonic Grand Jurisdictions existed in the Colonies, the most notable of which, perhaps, was that of Pennsylvania, whose Grand Lodge was over fifty years of age a t the time of the adoption of the Federal constitution; that PUTNAM, WARREN, MARSHALL, MONTGOMERY, WooSTER, RANDOLPH, OTIS, and many more of the fathers of the Republic were zealous Master Masons; that he who was first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, and who presided over the deliberations of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, was a student and exemplar of the tenets and cardinal virtues of Freemasonry; that Dr. FRANKLIN, that great patriot and statesman, was a devotee at the masonic altar.
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Do you know that fifty-two out of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence were Masons? That the historic "Boston Tea Party," was an adjourned masonic lodge? That every one of the officers of the Revolution, from the rank of Major to the commander-in-chief,, was a Mason except BENEDICT ARNOLD? Long before the cardinal principles set forth in the glorious charter of our liberties had became the acknowledged text-book of freedom for the world, they were taught around the masonic altar in our lodges.. The official jewel of your Senior Warden is to us but the familiar emblem of that equality proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, "All men are created equal." That all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, is another fundamental principle in Masonry. The will and the welfare of the many determine the choice of our officers; and the Master of a lodge represents the will of the majority. Like the chief officer of our National and State governments. Masters of Grand and subordinate lodges are required at their installation to pledge themselves, in all their official acts, to abide by the masonic constitutions. But the resemblance between the character of our National government and the Masonic Institution stops not here. Both are governed by a written constitution; both acknowledge the controlling voice of the majority; both admit no official superiors but such as themselves have chosen; both limit the terms of office by the previously determined will of the electors. A general and a local government are common to both. The stranger from every kindred and every clime may be naturalized and fraternized in both. Many a listening ear has hung upon the lips of him who fell at Bunker Hill, and thus caught the first principles of freedom from their beloved Grand Master, the lamented WARREN! The leading spirits of Boston, in its revolutionary days, had assembled with him around the same masonic altar, and together invoked the blessings of JEHOVAH for.the freedom of the world.
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Long before the declaration of American Independence, there were Grand Lodges in Massachusetts, in Virginia, and South Carolina, and subordinate lodges were at work in most of the other Colonies. In the army of the Revolu^ tion the practice of its solemn rites was not omitted; and we have authentic records of "Washington Lodge," of which General PATTERSON was Master, and which was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts as a Traveling Lodge in the Revolutionary Army. In that great struggle it was no unusual thing for WASHINGTON and his compatriots in arms to assemble in some secure tent, open a lodge, offer up their devotions to Deity, and draw their designs upon the trestle-board of the ensuing day. While I do not wish to be understood as contending that the Fraternity as such ever attempted to control or shape legislation or governmental policy in the United States, yet I do, without hesitation, express the belief that the masonic life and learning of many of the framers of the constitution and its early amendments were potent in giving form and vitality to that immortal document, unconsciously though it might have been. The reason Masonry has outlived all other institutions and has continued to exist through the rise and fall of the nations and empires of the past, is because it is founded upon the moral law, upon principles everywhere selfevidentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the natural formulas and responses of human nature, so that among all good men, of whatever nation- . ality or clime, of whatever political or religious opinion. Masonry may grow and flourish, a beautiful plant in the garden of the human soul. This moral law written in the hearts of men, upon which Masonry is founded, is even more permanent than human nature itself. History teaches us that gradually through the ages, by the multifarious influences around and within, human nature has progressed, through the savage, the barbarous and civilized, up to the enlightened state. But the moral law, changeless as eternity itself, is the same for the wild Ashantee as for the learned Greekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not that he understands it the same. His interpretation may be
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wrong, but that does not change the law. The moral law is the immutable in human nature. This grand moral principle, or law, upon which Masonry stands is not reduced to any code, but consists of those nobler impulses which preside in the breast of every man, and which lead into the higher atmosphere of virtuous conduct. And while humanity may through the ages progress from its barbarous and savage state to. an enlightened civilization, and their rude judgment change by development, yet the moral law remains the same, and, as has been said by another, is co-existent with that divine Being who sees and rules both Heaven and earth, and the principles which impel to right conduct sprung out of the nature of things and began to be law, not when it was first written, but when i t originated. It is the application and interpretation of this great moral law that Masonry seeks in her mission to answer, and she delights by her precepts, symbols and ceremonies to picture to her devotees the true nobility of human character, its relation to time and eternity, and the moral grandeur of a perfect life. At the very threshold of her mystic temple her votaries are reminded of the existence and power of an overruling Providence, and their dependence upon that GOD in whom alone, in all trials and difficulties, is there an abiding trust. Upon her altar he beholds the Holy Bible, the statute book of Heaven, GOD'S best gift to man, which he is reminded is the Great Light of Masonry and the rule and guide to every faith. She gently leads him by her symbolic teachings and lessons of love to the ladder of faith, hope and charity, and admonishes him to have faith in GoD, hope in immortality and charity to all mankind, while he is also forcibly taught that the cardinal tenets of a Mason's professions are "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth." In short, with a gentleness that inspires confidence, and a grandeur that challenges admiration, does.she constantly seek to lead him into a higher plane of human action.
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Nor does Masonry stop in her mission of mercy and lessons of-love within the closed recesses of her Temple, but with a quietness that seeks no applause she stretches out her hand of benevolence to. the needy, giving bread to the hungry and clothes to the naked. She seeks to raise up the downtrodden and oppressed of all climes; to tear asunder the oppressor's chains and paralyze the tyrant's power; to scatter the lighted fagot prepared for the unfortunate victim; sheathe the glittering sword of contending armies, and seek to unite in common brotherhood the nations of the earth. Her mission is to extend a pitying care to the unfortunate orphan, to dry the widow's tears, and dispel the dark gloom of anguish and despair and light.up the soul with joy and hope, to smooth the pillow of the sick and dying, and wipe from the cold brow the clammy sweat of death, and to commit with tender, brotherly care the lifeless body to the silent tomb. While the mission of Masonry is thus noble and GoDlike, trusting as she does in the Eternal GOD, and believing and teaching as she does the doctrine of the risen body and the immortality of the soul, yet she seeks not to supplant the church in her mission of mercy. Masonry claims no divine commission, and seeks not to unfold the hidden mysteries that lie beyond the grave, except as above stated, nor to suggest the plan of redemption that has been provided for fallen humanity, or to point out the pathway that leads to the goal of eternal bliss. It does not profess to be able to reconcile GOD with man, or change a human heart, or save a soul from death. Masonry leaves to the church the higher and more sacred mission of pointing to men the way of eternal life, and contents itself to aid religion in her divine work by teaching fraternal fellowship, opening up the fountains of men's soids to a higher realization of life and to a clearer conception of the divine teaching of love and the spirit of charity, as taught upon the plains of Judea nineteen hundred years ago by the lowly Nazarene. It is worthy of note and profound reflection that our Fraternity as such has always been one of peace and good
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will towards men throughout the ages. Men have fought for kingdoms and crowns until desolation has covered the earth. So-called holy wars have been waged in the name of religion, and host hurled upon host till the pitiless steel reeked with human blood. The Inquisition, the fagot, and the stake, have claimed their victims, and persecution for opinion's sake reigned supreme. Through the midst of those horrors, those wild and ferocious deliriums of the human race, Freemasonry has quietly and peacefully threaded its way. The blood of the innocent crieth not from the ground against it. Industriously has it wrought, peacefully has it taught. That, notwithstanding it is a lamentable fact that all other societies, even the worshipers of the one true GoD, the followers of CHRIST, have waged terrible wars against each other as Such, there is not in the history of the-world an instance of masonic war. Mason against Mason, or masonic violence of any kind. True to her trust, hers has been the temple of peace; her banners have remained white, her hands unstained with blood. One ol the fundamental principles of Masonry is, that in the state its members are to be quiet and peaceable citizens, true to their government and just to their country. Not to countenance disloyalty nor rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority, and conform with cheerfulness to the government of the country in which they live. The lodge of Masons as such carries no banners nor instruments of warfare; no blazoned shields precede it; no warlike trappings mark its advocates or members; the shotted gun proclaims no victories for us; the bayonet and the sword in our hands would rust, and the god of war would fawn upon us for deeds of murder left undone. It is the battle of principles we wage. These warring times, when science is so vividly unfolding the vast storehouse of nature's treasures, when the beams of an enlightened civilization are attempting to radiate into the remotest corners of the earth, when iron thrones are trembling beneath their oppressors' weight, and golden crowns are being torn from the monarch's
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brow, when the Allies are forcing as a watchword on the world, human safety," human liberty, human equality, may we not fondly hope that Masonry has not yet reached the zenith of its grandeur and power, but that she may realize the full fruition of her lofty teachings and continue to illuminate the pathway of humanity until the nations of the earth shall be bound together in the strong cords of fraternal fellowship. I would to Heaven that the whole world were one great masonic brotherhood, together practicing the precepts of our Order; then indeed would the lion and the lamb lie down together, and then the war-drums would throb no longer, and the battle-flags would all be furled. Masonry never proselytes; it does not go out into the highways and byways'' of life to gather in converts to augment its numbers; its votaries do not proclaim its principles from the house-tops, however zealous and enthusiastic they may be; it never seeks aid outside the mystic circle of its own members; it seeks not the applause of men, but quietly and unostentatiously relies upon its record of good deeds nobly done. It courts not the boast of heraldry or the pomp of power to attract the eye of the multitude. Yet today, never more so. Masonry is a living, potent, moral power, exercising an influence for good over the whole world, wherever there are intelligent minds to comprehend its principles, or virtuous souls to respond to the higher aspirations of their natures. Masonry holds no communion with the infidel or the atheist. Under the keystone of her glorious arch is suspended the initial letter of His name who .laid the foundation of the universe and spread out the heavens. as a curtain. Unbelief has no place in our mysteriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;VOLTAIRE, nor BoLiNGBROKE, nor PAINE, nor STRAUSS, could have entered our Order; they could have had no true perception of its ideals. It respects no man for his wealth or station in life, courts not the favor of the great or illustrious, and bends
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not the servile knee to royalty, but enforces obedience to its precepts alike from the king and peasantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the lordly prince, surrounded by royalty, as from the humblest member in the Order. All stand on the same level- upon its checkered floor, greeting each other as brethren; bow before the same altar, pass through the same trying ordeal, and learn the same sublime lessons of truth, morality and brotherly love. It acknowledges no earthly aristocrat. It knows no worldly distinction of rank or position. Kings, princes and subjects, commanders of armies and private soldiers, statesmen and peasants, all meet upon the level. Masonry is everywhere. Christian, Jew, Mohammedan and Heathen are among its votaries. The follower of MOHAMMED leaves his turban and his crescent at the door. The Christian takes his Jewish brother by the hand, and leaving without the emblematic cross which separates their faith, they approach the shrine of Masonry together, and bow before the altar of JEHOVAH, the common GOD of all. Its language is universal. It is spoken at the equator and answered in the frozen north, the land of the midnight sun. It is spoken in the Occident and answered in the Orient, and the same hand-grasp goes around the globe. It is an oasis in the desert of life. E L I S. PARKER, the renowned Seneca Indian chief, in an address, said with great pathos: " T h a t once his people on this continent were as the leaves of the forest, but' that now the trees are nearly leafless, while the white race are as the sands of the sea. In my sorrow I sought an altar and found it in Masonry; in my loneliness I sought companionship and found it among the children of the temple." " We meet upon the level, though from every station come, The rich man from his palace, the poor man from his home; For the rich must leave his wealth and state outside the Mason's door, And the poor man finds his best respect upon the chequered floor." "As other men have creeds, so have we ours; We keep the holy faith in GOD in man, And in the angels ministrant between;
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We hold to one true church of all true souls, Whose churchly seal is neither bread nor wine. Nor laying on of hands, nor holy oil, But only the anointing of GOD'S grace. " W e hate all kings and caste and rank of birth, For all the sons of men are sons of GOD; Nor limps a beggar but is nobly born. Nor wears' a slave a yoke, nor czar a crown. That makes him more or less than just a man. " W e love our country and her righteous cause, So dare we not keep silent of her sin; And after freedom, may her bells ring peace. " W e keep a faithful friendship with a friend. Whom loyally we serve before ourselves. " W e lock our lips too close to speak.a lie; We wash our hands too clean to touch a bribe; We owe no man a debt we can not pay. Save only of the love men "ought toowe. " Withal, each day before the blessed heaven We open wide the chambers of our soul. And pray the Holy Ghost to enter in. "Thus reads the fair confession of our faith. So crossed with contradictions b y our life, That now may GOD forgive the written lie; And still, by help of Him who helpeth men. We face two worlds and fear not lite nor deathâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 0 Master, lead us by Thy hand."
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R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON NECROLOGY.
W.-. FRANCIS V. RUSSELL, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Y o u r committee is deeply conscious of the difficulty of composing the m i n d s of men, under all t h e circumstances, to t h e period of r e flection a n d serious m e d i t a t i o n which b y immemorial custom t h i s solemn hour now invites. T h e raging t o r n a d o of war, which, w i t h i t s currents a n d countercurrents, its swirling whirlpools a n d silent eddies, encircles t h e e a r t h in a frenzy of awful fury a n d destruction, grips t h e v e r y souls of m e n , staggers their intellect, distorts their vision a n d paralyzes their understanding. W e s t a n d helpless a n d appalled a t t h e d r e a d spectacle of crumbling dynasties, s h a t t e r e d kingdoms, whole continents weltering in blood, . and all t h e culture a n d civilization of t h e ages a seething, struggling, primeval chaos. F r o m our peaceful p u r s u i t s we gaze into t h e frightful cataclysm a n d exclaim: " Ah, whence yon glare That fires the arch of heaven? That dark red smoke Blotting .the silver moon? The stars are quenched In darkness, and the pure and spangling snow Gleams faintly through the gloom that gathers round! Hark to that roar, whose swift and deadening peals In countless echoes through the mountains ring, Startling pale. Midniglit on her starry throne! Now swells tlie intermingling din; the jar, Freqiient and frightful, of the bursting bomb; The falling beam, the shriek, the groan, the shout. The ceaseless clangor, and the rush of men Inebriate with rage:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;loud and more loud The discord grows; till pale death shuts the scene. And o'er the conqueror and the conquered draws His cold and bloody shroud." M a y we not, m y brethren, in t h e t r u e spirit of Ancient Craft M a s o n r y , t u r n for a m o m e n t from t h e contemplation of t h e b a r b a r o u s cruelties of this colossal conflict to t h e consolation of t h e Holy Script u r e s : " I n t h e beginning G O D created t h e h e a v e n and the e a r t h . A n d t h e e a r t h was without form and void: a n d darkness was upon t h e face of t h e deep. And t h e spirit of G O D m o v e d upon t h e face of t h e w a t e r s . A n d G O D said. L e t t h e r e be light; a n d t h e r e was light." H a v e we n o t here a substantial ground for faith in t h e u l t i m a t e o u t c o m e of t h e great war? T h a t from all t h e " w r e t c h e d n e s s , misery, bloodshed a n d m a r t y r d o m in all its m y r i a d f o r m s , " there yet m a y come t h a t lasting peace when swords shall be beaten into plow-shares a n d spears i n t o p r u n i n g h o o k s ; when n a t i o n shall n o t lift u p its s w o r d
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against nation, neither • shall they learn war any more? When the eastern horizpn shall be empurpled with the dawn of a glorious new morning, which shall bring as a divine heritage to the sons of men, and as the offspring of this titanic struggle, "liberty, equality, fraternity: not amongst men but amongst nations; great, yea small; powerful, yea weak; exalted, yea humblest; Germany, yea Belgium; Austria, yea Serbia—equality, fraternity, amongst peoples as well as amongst men?" When it shall be immutably decreed, amongst all the nations of the earth, in the immortal words of LINCOLN, that each nation, great or small, "under GOD shall have a new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Let us then look to JEHOVAH, the Author of our faith; the Pillar of our strength; our radiant Star of hope; our ever present Help in time of trouble; for thus is it written: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee; because he trusteth in Thee. Trust in the Lord forever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength." Thus may we sit serenely in the evening shadows and with the poet say: "The night is come, lilce to the day: Depart not Thou, great GOD, away. Keep still in my horizon; for to me The sun makes not the day,.but Thee. Thou whose nature can not sleep, On my temples, sentry lieep; • Guard me 'gainst those watchful foes. Whose eyes are open wliile mine close. Sleep Is a death;—Oh, make me try. By sleeping, what it is to die! ' And as gently lay my head On my grave, as now my bed. Howe'er I rest, great GOD, let me Awake again at last with Thee. And thus assured, behold 1 lie Securely, or to wake or die."
And this brings us naturally and properly to reflect not upon the life that now is, but upon that which is to be; for a steadfast belief in the existence of a life beyond the grave and in the immortality of the soul is the very keystone in the arch of Freemasonry. The first of the three Great Lights of Masonry is the Holy Bible, which is the rule and guide to our faith. Here we find these songs by the Psalmist: " H e asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days forever and ever."' "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." " G O D will redeem my soul from the power of the grave."
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A n d " I said, O m y G O D , t a k e m e a w a y in t h e midst of m y d a y s ; t h y years are t h r o u g h o u t all generations. Of old h a s t t h o u laid t h e foundations of t h e e a r t h ; and t h e heavens are t h e works of t h y h a n d s . T h e y shall perish, b u t t h o u shalt e n d u r e ; yea, all of t h e m shall wax old like a g a r m e n t ; as a vesture s h a l t t h o u change t h e m , a n d t h e y shall be changed; b u t t h o u a r t t h e same, a n d t h y y e a r shall h a v e no end. T h e children of t h y servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before t h e e . " While Isaiah declares: " T h y dead men shall live, together with m y dead b o d y shall t h e y arise. Awake a n d sing, y e t h a t dwell in d u s t ; for t h y dew is as t h e dew of h e r b s . " A n d Daniel sounds this sonorous p r o p h e c y : " A n d m a n y of t h e m t h a t sleep in t h e dust of t h e e a r t h shall awake, some to everlasting life, a n d some t o shame and everlasting c o n t e m p t . And t h e y t h a t he wise shall shine as t h e brightness of t h e firmament; a n d t h e y t h a t t u r n m a n y to righteousness as t h e stars forever and e v e r . " I n t h e light of divine revelations such as these, and m a n y others t h r o u g h o u t t h e Scriptures, t h e really a m a z i n g t h i n g is t h a t t h e r e are men who in a spirit of arrogant self-sufficiency seem t o pride t h e m selves in t h i n k i n g differently. As t o these t h e wish m u s t be t h e father t o t h e t h o u g h t . T h a t soul m u s t be p e t t y indeed, whose inv e r t e d a m b i t i o n creates a hope for n o t h i n g b e t t e r t h a n self-extinction. Conscious of its own m e a n limitations, and its own u n w o r t h i n e s s , it hugs t o its breast t h e sordid delusion t h a t i t m u s t die, because, forsooth, it d a r e not live. A p a r t from t h e teachings of t h e H o l y Bible, we h a v e all a b o u t us evidences of t h e new birth and a life t h a t shall n o t end. These a r e a d m i r a b l y expressed in the following beautiful lines: "Although its features fade in light of uiiimagined bliss, We have shadowy revealings of the Better World In this. A little glimpse, when Spring unveils her face and opens her eyes, Of the Sleeping Beauty in the soul that wakes in Paradise. A little drop of heaven in each diamond of the shower, A breath of the Eternal in the fragrance of each flower! A little low, viljration in the warble of Night's bird. Of the praises and tlie music that shall bo hereafter heard! A little whisper in tlie leaves that clap their hands and try To glad the heart of man, and lift to heaven in thanltful eye! A little semblance mirror'd in old Ocean's smile or frown Of His vast glory who doth bow the heavens and come down! A little symbol shining through the worlds that move at rest On invisible foundations of the broad almighty breast! A little hint that stirs and thrills the wings we fold within. And tells of that full heaven yonder which must here begin! A little springlet welling "from the fountain-head above. That takes its earthly way to find the ocean of all love! A little silver .shiver in the ripple of the river Caught from the light that knows no night forever and forever! A little hidden likeness, often faded and defiled. Of the great, the good All-father, in His poorest human child! Although the best be lost in light of unimagiued bliss. We have shadowy revealings of the Better World in this."
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A brief introspection will reveal such natural yearnings of the soul for higher and better things as themselves create a strong presumptive argument in favor of its own'immortality. The brutes about us live but for the day. In them are, implanted certain instincts and impulses which regulate their lives and govern and control their actions. In man we have evidences of a divine nature. He is gifted with powers which make him master of all dumb animals, so that although possessed of superior strength yet are they subservient to his will. He conquers and commands also the hidden forces of nature and makes them do his bidding. He plucks the lightning from the clouds and bids it bear his silent message through limitless space and deliver it uncensored at the chosen point of destination. He converts the roaring fury of the cataract into tame and docile agents of industry, by which in turn he energizes motors, turns lathes and spindles, and sets in motion the busy marts of trade. He defies the limitations by which the lower animals are inexorably bound and soars aloft to heights unsealed by hawk or eagle. Although not amphibious by nature, he sinks beneath the waves and makes comrades of the denizens of the deep. He speaks, and his voice is heard to the remotest parts of the earth. He invents mysterious mechanisms and compels them to perform strange and wondrous functions to promote his comfort and happiness or to wreak his malice and revenge. He builds cities, founds empires, enacts laws, inaugurates plans and policies for his own and for future generations; investigates the motions of the stars, and solves the mysteries of nature as well in the heavens above as in the earth beneath. And with it all he is ever conscious of the uncertainty of life and of the absolute certainty of death. Religious by nature, he recognizes GOD as the Supreme Architect of the Universe, builds altars, erects temples, composes anthems and oratorios of praise and worship, and so attunes himself to the divine as to entitle him to heirship in that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. He recognizes no limitations, even â&#x20AC;˘death itself being but the supreme hour of exaltation when the fetters are stricken from his soul and it leaps into the presence of its Creator to enter upon the joy of eternal light and life. In the language of the Apostle Paul: " I n a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, ancl we.shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? 0 grave, where is thy victory? " "At morning I stood on the mountain's brow, In its May-^vreath crowned, and there Saw day-rise in gold and purple glow. And I cried: 'Oh Life, how fair!'
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" My spirit then felt the longing to soar From home afar in its flight, To roam, like the sun. still from shore to shore, A creator of flowers and light.'.' " A t even I stood on the mountain's brow. And, rapt in devotion and prayer. Saw night-rise in silver and purple glow. And 1 cried, 'O Death, how fair!' '
And now we sit in the evening shadows of the sixty-second year of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction and call the roll of the workmen. Vast hosts of the faithful joyously proclaim their presence, but to the names of more than half a regiment we get no audible response. Six hundred and fifty-seven craftsmen have heeded the ghostly beckoning of the pallid messenger with the inverted torch and passed from labor to refreshment. Their frail bodies repose in dusty windowless bedchambers in the bosom of Mother Earth, With the new birth of the dawning springtime, the daisies of the prairies will bloom above them and their faces and their forms will be seen by us no more. From every rank and station they come; the humble artisan, bearing the twentyfour-inch gauge of an Entered Apprentice, as he plods and toils along the rough and rugged path; the man of affairs, with plumb, square and level, moving out into the broader sphere of a Fellow Craft, and in a stronger sense shaping the destinies of man; and the conspicuous leader, vitalizing the thought and energy of his fellows by the sheer force of his own mentality and personality, and with the trowel of a Master Mason spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection which unites all into one common mass. But whether hailing from the narrow valleys of the poor, from the lofty plateaux of the rich, or from the mountain peaks of the great and powerful, yet as brother Masons are they Masters all, one in heart, in purpose and in sympathy. We honor them one and all alike, forâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;; " T h e longer on this earth we live And weigh the .various qualities of men, The more we feel the high stern-featured beauty Of plain devotedness to duty."
We salute these our brothers who have preceded us to " t h a t bourne from whence no traveler returns." By the grave of each we plant a sprig of acacia and to his memory we dedicate a place on our memorial page. They are not dead. They have merely reached the . goal. Although their eyes have lost their luster, their limbs grown rigid, their vital organs ceased to function, their bones begun to blanch and their earthly tabernacles to moulder and decay; yet do we know that their spirits age not, that they but sleep to wake forever, for after allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
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"We live in deeds, not years; in tliouglits, not breaths; In feeling^, not in figures on a dial. AVe should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives "Who thinks most—feels the noblest—acts the best. Life's but a means toan end—that end Beginning, mean and end to all things—GOD. The dead have all the glory of the world. "Why will we live and not be glorious? "We never can be deathless till we die." It is fitting at this time, and in keeping with masonic usage, that special mention be now made of those among our immortal dead who, by reason of unusual talents and special opportunity for service, have enriched our masonic history by their official labors and by a steadfast devotion to masonic duty. Since last we met our forest has been denuded of three of its tall and stately cedars, each a distinguished Past Grand Master: JAY BUCK, and
M.-. W.-. BESTOR GASTON BROWN, M.-.W.-. J.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES HENRY CHANDLER. M.-.W.-. BESTOR G. BROWN.
M.-.W.-. BESTOR G . BROWN was born November .22, 1861, in Wells County, Indiana, "on the banks of the Wabash." His paternal ancestors were Scotch, of Quaker faith, having migrated to this country with the colony of WILLIAM PENN. His maternal ancestry was German, the immigration thereof to this country dating back to the early part of the eighteenth century, when they settled in Maryland. Our brother removed with his parents to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1872, and soon thereafter to Topeka, Kansas, where he was educated in the public schools and attended Washburn College. He continued his education in the University of Michigan and in Cornell University, in both of which great institutions he was prominent in athletics, and held many.positions of honor and dignity in the student body. His education was interrupted by the death of his father, and this precipitated him into business which he followed along various lines until about the year 1903, when he as,sumed charge at Kansas City, Missouri, of the we.stern branch of M. C. LILLEY & COMPANY, a large manufacturing concern of Columbus, Ohio, which connection he retained until his untimely death, on July 10, 1917. He was prominently connected with the social, dramatic and literary life of Topeka during his residence in that city. In 1885 he was married to Miss EMMA J. KELLAM, a beautiful, accomplished, and popular young lady in Topeka society; and to this union was born a daughter, who survives both parents, and now makes Topeka her home. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on March 11, 1884, in Siloam Lodge No. 225, at Topeka, being the first Master Mason made in Siloam Lodge, under charter, and was appointed Senior Deacon on the same evening. Later he was made a life member, exempt from dues, as a mark of appreciation for labors performed.
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His distinguished services to the Craft won for him an official record too voluminous to recount in detail in the space permitted here. We can only make passing mention of the high lights in his unusually brilliant masonic career. In 1903, he became Grand Master of this . Grand Jurisdiction. In 1893, he was elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, having been consecrated and set apart as an anointed High Priest February 15, 1887. He passed through most of the stations of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States, and in 1915 was elected General Grand Scribe a t San Francisco. He was Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1901; and in 1905, was elected Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, of Kansas. He was the first Commander to confer the Orders of Knighthood in accordance with the present ritual. In 1892 he organized and conducted the pilgrimage of Topeka Commandery to Denver, the largest and most notable Templar pilgrimage ever undertaken in Kansas by a single commandery. He became Grand Sovereign of the Imperial Council Knights of Constantine for the Western Hemisphere in 1905. At the time of his death he was an active member of Wichita Consistory No. 2, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite* Southern Jurisdiction; and also of Indiana Consistory, Northern Jurisdiction;, and was created a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1903. He created and developed the application of modern scenic properties to the dramatic presentatioii of all masonic degrees, and enjoyed more than a national reputation.among scenic artists and builders of appliances for s'tage-craft, being known as the only strictly masonic stage-manager in America. He was a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; of the White Shrine of Jerusalem; and of the Order of the Eastern Star. He traveled extensively in foreign lands and studied the ancient mysteries in Palestine, in the Orient, and in the Valley of the Nile. He visited many lodges in foreign jurisdictions and throughout all the States of the Union, and- was without doubt the most widely known American Mason. To his intimates he was ever kindly, gentle, courteous, thoughtful and considerate. Of magnetic presence and charming personality, he was at once a natural leader of men. His ideals were lofty and his influence reached to the uttermost confines of Masonry. As the poet spoke of WYCLIFF, SO may we of BESTOR BKOWN: " T h e Avon to the Severn runs,-Âť The Severn to the sea, And WYCLIFF'S dust Is spread abroad Wide as the waters be." BESTOR BROWN, our dearly beloved, was stricken while yet in the
zenith of his powers. The shock still lingers with most of us, who in his loss realize that our own lives have been made poorer. But the inspiration of his life, of his generous, chivalrous nature, will remain with us, and thus shall we be enriched. "What is it," says THACKERAY,
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" t o be a g e n t l e m a n ? . I t is t o be honest, t o be gentle, to be generous, t o be wise, and, possessing all these qualities, t o exercise t h e m in t h e m o s t graceful o u t w a r d m a n n e r . " S u c h w a s B E S T O R B R O W N ; a n d now, in m e m o r y of this prince a m o n g men a n d M a s o n s , m a y we not all of us join in t h e following l a m e n t a t i o n : • "Now the Masons mourn, Through Temple chambers—their Grand Master fallen! The clear intelligence—the genial soul,— The lips, replete with wisdom,—quenched and still. The ruffian Death has met and struck his prey. And from the Quarry to the Mount, all mourn! Bind up with asphodel these Mystic Tools, And Jewels of the Work; Bind up, ye Crafts, The Square, it marks the fullness of his life; In Truth's right angle all his deeds were true! The Level: lo, it leads us to the grave, "Where in kind mother earth our veteran sleeps! The Plumb; it points the home his soul hath found; Did he not walk true to th' unerring Line, Let down, suggestive, from the hand of GOD? The Acacia Sprig, type of the verdant life, Bright and Immortal in Celestial Lodge." M.. W.'. J.' JAY BUCK. M . ' . W . ' . J. J A Y B U C K was born A u g u s t 13, 1835, in D u t c h e s s C o u n t y in t h e S t a t e of N e w York. T h e following year his p a r e n t s m o v e d t o Hillsdale Coun£y, Michigan, where he received his education. S u b s e q u e n t l y he located in W a u p u n , Wisconsin, where he engaged in t h e practice of law until A u g u s t 16, 1863, w h e n he enlisted as a volunteer in t h e A r m y of the.Union. H e located in K a n s a s M a y 1, 1870, and on S e p t e m b e r 3, 1917, a t his h o m e in t h e city of E m p o r i a , he laid aside t h e working tools of life a n d entered e t e r n a l rest. Bro. B U C K occupied m a n y p r o m i n e n t positions in this G r a n d Jurisdiction in b o t h masonic a n d S t a t e affairs. As a citizen he was honored m a n y times in being called t o assume t h e responsibilities of official t r u s t , particularly in connection w i t h t h e interests of t h e S t a t e N o r m a l School, located in his h o m e city. H e was honored b y his masonic b r e t h r e n , who elevated him t o t h e highest station in t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d also in t h e Grand C o m m a n d e r y . I n t h e d a r k hour of civil w a r he rendered to his c o u n t r y t h e s u p r e m e sacrifice and performed v a l u a b l e service t h a t the nation m i g h t live. F o r m a n y years he served faithfully a n d well in the several masonic bodies of his home town, and always responded readily when called u p o n for advice and assistance, qualities w i t h which his broad experience as a lawyer and jurist particularly fitted him. H e was active in his profession until his last illness, which was unusually p r o t r a c t e d . I n emulation of his m a n y virtues, do t h o u , m y brother, "So live today, that when tomorrow comes. Thou wilt not cloud the sun with vain regret; But with heart and hands commit those deeds, That love for man, and faith in GOD. beget."
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M.'.W.'. CHARLES HKNRY CHANDLER. M.-.W.'. CHARLES HENRY CHANDLER was born in Chester, Ver-
mont, November 11, 1864, on a homestead, the title to which had remained in the CHANDLER family name since the grant of King GEORGE III in pre-revolutionary days. The CHANDLER family were true pioneers, settling first in Vermont and successively in New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Kentucky and Kansas. They were empire-builders, thoroughly imbued with the spirit of liberty and freedom, and did much to contribute to the development and growth of the. infant republic. At the age of twelve our brother removed with his parents to Lancaster, New Hampshire, and in the spring of 1879, to a farm in Chase County, Kansas. Here he received a common school education and learned the trade of carpenter. He later took up the study of architecture, and by his own exertions became so proficient that he was appointed State Architect by Governor STUBBS, and through a sue-, cession of reappointments held that official position until his death, December 18, 1917. Monuments of his architectural genius dot the prairies of Kansas, the most conspicuous being the Memorial Building, located in the city of Topeka. This splendid and magnificent structure is a marvel of strength and beauty, and speaks volumes for his skill and ability. It will stand as an enduring monument to his memory. Our brother received the Symbolic degrees in Orient Lodge No. 51 at Topeka, being raised July 25, 1902, and was elected Master in December, 1909. At the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in 1909; he was appointed chairman of the.Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, and in 1910 Grand Senior Deacon. He then advanced through the several stations until in 1914 he was elected Grand Master. He was a member of Topeka Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Masons; Zabud Council No. 4, Royal and Select Masters; Topeka Commandery No. 5, Knights Templar; St. Augustine Conclave No. 7, Knights of the Red Cross of.Constantino; and Oriental Lodge of Perfection No. 3, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, of Topeka. He was a profound and intelligent student of the history and traditions of each of the .various branches of Masonry with which he was identified, and was devotedly attached to the underlying principles upon which each was founded. Above all things he was conspicuous as a proficient ritualist and was a recognized authority upon the Work. By nature he was modest and unassuming, and by his neighbors he was ever recognized as a just and upright man. He will be remembered by many for his generous impulses and kindly acts. In the early morning of a bright December day, the remains of Bro. CHANDLER were taken from his Topeka home to the simple countryside in Chase County, where he spent his youth and early manhood, and there among friends and the scenes that he loved so well,
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t h e y were laid to rest b y Orient Lodge N o . 5 1 , to await t h e d a w n ing of t h a t better, bright, e t e r n a l d a y . "Thus ends the scene! Earth's fitful strife is o'er, For to its waiting shore One fateful day, The boatman came, and with his dripping oar Bore him away. Peace, Brother, Peace! But O! thou boatman pale, ]f thou cans't e'er reveal Thy journey's end: Tell us thy secret; whither did.st thou sail With him, our friend? .» "For if he lives—and something says 'tis true— Somewhere beyond the blue. Or far, or near. He hath not quite forgotten—this I k n o w ^ His brothers here; And he would send us greetings, it may be. From o'er the silent sea, Our hearts to cheer, .Some joyous welcome: perchance would send by thee 'The Master's Word'— Love's sacred key to holy brotherhood." T h a t t h e Grim R e a p e r is no respecter of persons is again demons t r a t e d b y his ruthless ravages in t h e sister jurisdictions with whom we m a i n t a i n fraternal correspondence. N o less t h a n twenty-one of t h e s e jurisdictions h a v e been visited, a n d twenty-five G r a n d or P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , two D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r s , two G r a n d Secretaries a n d one G r a n d Treasurer, have a d d e d t o t h e wealth of his groaning granaries. I n Colorado M.'.W.'. J A M E S H A M I L T O N PEABODY, P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r , died N o v e m b e r 23, 1917, after a career of active usefulness b o t h in civil life and in masonic circles. H e stood out as one of t h e lofty, snow-crowned m o u n t a i n peaks of his own beloved State, and from t h e beautiful memorial of his life we t a k e t h i s t r i b u t e : " A s Governor of Colorado, during t h e greatest crisis in t h e State's history, he stood steadfastly for law a n d order against anarchy and chaos, a n d in so doing sacrificed himself t o secure t h e peace, honor and security of t h e State. H i s m o n u m e n t should n o t be built of common stones nor his grave be strewn with c o m m o n flowers. T h e love of his b r e t h r e n will be more enduring a n d t h e t e a r s of his friends will be a sweeter t r i b u t e . " P e n n s y l v a n i a announces t h e passing of one of her most Illustrious P a s t G r a n d Masters in t h e d e a t h a t Tokio, J u n e 6, 1917, of M.-.W.-. G E O R G E W I L K I N S G U T H R I E , former M a y o r of t h e city of P i t t s b u r g h , a n d U n i t e d States A m b a s s a d o r t o -Japan. H i s services t o his country, t o h u m a n i t y and to t h e Masonic F r a t e r n i t y entitle him to more t h a n m e r e passing mention.
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Of special interest also, is the impressive memorial that comes to us from overseas, announcing the death on September 15, 1917, of the late M.-. W.'. Brother, the Honorable C. CARTY-SAI.MON, Past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, Australia. The Grand Lodge convened as a Lodge of Sorrow in the Town Hall at Melbourne October 3d, when a touching service was had and many eloquent addresses were delivered in commemoration of a life of rare and extended usefulness and helpfulness. It would be but a duplication of effort to make specific reference in this report to each of the distinguished craftsmen whose removal from earth's labors has been communicated to us through official memorials. A tablet to the memory of each will be inscribed upon the pages of our printed Proceedings. Thus is our task accomplished. It remains for us to pluck from the flowers that garland the memories of our departed brothers such fragrant thoughts and helpful inspiration as will enable us the better to meet and solve the problems of life that confront us from day to day, to walk uprightly before GOD and to" deal justly with our fellowman. There is a Buddhist saying, that "All the jewels and gold a man can collect he drops from his hand when he dies, but every good action he has done is rooted into his soul, and can never leave him." Let us, then, so improve the solemn warning which this hour imparts, that at last, "when the sheeted dead are stirring, when the great white throne is set," our disembodied spirits shall leap unshackled by the fetters of time into the searching dawn of eternal day to the welcome plaudit, " Come, ye blessed, inhert the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." "How soon this life is past and gone. And death comes softly stealing on, How silently! Our lives are rivers, gliding free To that unfathonied. boundless sea, The silent grave! Thither all earthly pomp and boast Boll, to be swallowed up and lost In one dark wave. To One alone, our thoughts arise. The Eternal Truth, the Good and Wise. To Him we cry. We reach the goal' When, in the mansions of the blest. Death leaves to its eternal rest The weary soul.''
Fraternally submitted, FRANCIS V. RUSSELL,
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CALL TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The R.-. W.-. Deputy Grand Master called the- M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 20, 1918. The R.-.W.-. Deputy Grand Master called the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. At the request of the R.". W.-. Deputy Grand Master, the First Section of the Third Degree was exemplified by Topeka Lodge No. 17, and the Second Section by Orient Lodge No. 51, of Topeka, under direction of W.'. HARVEY O. DAVIS, Lecturer. At the conclusion of the work, the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, February 21, 1918. The R.-. W.-. Deputy Grand Master called the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9 A. M. R E P O R T OF C O M M I T T E E ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-. W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER, chairman, presented his formal report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings.
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPOKT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
M.-.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLER presented the following supplemental report on the Grand Lodge of Panama, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Correspondence, to whom has been referred the application for recognition of the body that styles itself the Grand Lodge of Panama, beg leave to report that it is not yet in possession of satisfactory evidence upon which to prepare and present a report upon the merits of the application at this Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; wherefore your committee requests that the matter be deferred until the next Communication of- this Grand Lodge for further evidence, consideration and report. •• • Fraternally submitted, M.4TTHBW M. MILLER,
Committee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
W.-. WILLIAM H . TESTER, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation respectfully submits "the following report: . CHARTERED LODGES.
Our review of the reports of the lodges to the Grand Secretary invites the conclusion that more care is necessary in the selection of a Secretary; also that Secretaries fail to thoroughly and carefully read and analyze the report blanks furnished by the Grand Secretary before undertaking to fill them out. Instructions concerning the method of compiling the annual report bristle from every page and division, making it impossible to go wrong if each division's instructions are again read before proceeding to fill it out. The .date of receipt of these reports in the office of the Grand Secretary indicates either ignorance or indifference on the part of Masters and Secretaries, since we feel that the new officers as a rule are men who have for some time at least been members of the particular lodge, and sufficiently acquainted with conditions governing, to make active inquiry concerning reports to be submitted to the Grand Lodge.
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Your committee feels it is the religious duty of the retiring, as well as the incoming officers of a lodge, to assure themselves that a correct report of their labors shall promptly be forwarded to the Grand Secretary that the lodge be not denied representation at the next Communication of the Grand Lodge. Our review reveals that in the main it is not the busy, hard-working lodge that is negligent or tardy in reporting, but the lodge that has few special communications, and therefore ample opportunity to compile and forward its report. Most Masters and Secretaries are in a position to know at the last stated communication in December whether or not there will be a special communication called before the close of the year. This being determined, with no special called, immediate steps should be taken to have the reports ready for forwarding on January 1st, and should there be a special, the making up of the reports should follow it immediately. A great many lodges follow this plan with complete success. The vital factor in the correct rendering of the annual report is the regularity and accuracy with which the Book of Annual Returns is written up. I t is the bounden duty of the Secretary, of each lodge to enter upon the Book of Annual Returns at the time it occurs the record of the initiation, passing, raising, or the admission of a brother, under his correct name in masonic form, viz.: his given, first name in full, middle initial if any may be used, with both the given and family name correctly copied frorn the petition, as signed by the brother. This is vital to correctly preserve his identity. When once' recorded it is never to be changed. Each year in carrying forward the names on the Book of Annual Returns they are to be carefully checked back before, compiling the annual report to insure accuracy, as well as to insure a correct and clean report to the Grand Secretary. The same prompt action is to be taken in the case of dimissions, suspensions or expulsions. In the case of death, the entry is to be made at the next communication. This method will save time for the Secretary, as well as Insure accuracy in the annua! report. This is the design of the Book of Annual Returns, as well as to familiarize the Secretary with the form in which the report is to be made to the Grand Secretary. The experience and observation of your committee leads them to believe that the ten days allowed in which to forward the annual reports to the Grand Secretary leads many Secretaries into carelessness and procrastination. They lose sight of the fact that they have all the necessary data for the report at the last communication of the year, and that the allowance is to be used only in emergency, and that it is ample to cover the emergency. Your committee believes that were the time of reporting cut to five days, or January oth, there would be fewer failures than a t present, since each. Secretary would reahze prompt action was imperative. Secretaries should bear in mind that each of the 48,157 names must be carefully cheeked against the record in the
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office of the Grand Secretary; also that all the other data contained in ' each of the 416 reports must be carefully checked over, with the resulting correspondence to straighten out mistakes made by Secretaries, following which copy must be prepared for the printer, all of which rhust be done m the short time intervening between the receipt of the latest report and the opening of the Grand Lodge. In the compilation of the financial statenient, practically nothing can be done until the last remittance has been received. This year it was necessary to return to Secretaries eighty-two reports and remittances for correction. This constitutes seventeen per cent, of the total. Had the proper care been taken in compiling the reports this might easily have been reduced to a much lower figure. In eighteen cases it was necessary for the Grand Secretary to telegraph or telephone the Master or the District Deputy in order to secure forwarding or return of reports. In six cases the Secretary entirely failed' to get his report in the mail by January 10th, making it necessary to wire the District Deputy to secure forwarding." In the case of our baby lodge, Morland No..414, it was necessary to threaten arrest of charter in order to get the report. This report reached the Grand Secretary January 21st. This lodge must be denied representation. District Deputies are again urged to keep Secretaries in their respective districts reminded of the strict necessity of keeping the Book of Annual Returns right up to the minute at each communication. It should lay side by side with the minute book ready for instant access. Your committee would urge upon them the value of mailing each Secretary a letter of reminder of the importance of promptly forwarding the annual report. This to be done near the close of the year. With the letter should be enclosed a postal card addressed to the District Deputy, on the back of which should be framed a report of the forwarding, leaving the Secretary to fill in the date report went forward and. the signing of his name. The cards should have the number of the lodge to whom sent marked on them by the District Deputy before forwarding. This simplifies the handling and saves time for the Secretary. The plan has been successfully worked out in some â&#x20AC;˘districts, and we feel sure it could be advantageously used by all, with a great reduction, if not total elimination of late reports. Your committee after careful review can see no just reason to reverse the action of your Grand Secretary in denial of representation to such lodges as were found delinquent. The law governing is a reasonable one, and we feel it should be adhered to. The names and numbers of the fifteen lodges which failed to forward their annual reports within the time stipulated follow: Towanda No. 30, Towanda. Spring Hill No. 56, Spring Hill. Palestine No. 127, Edgerton. Farmers No. 166, Randolph. Parkerville No. 168, Parkerville.
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Royal No. 192, Lyons. Moline No. 267, Moline. Quenemo No. 270, Quenemo. â&#x20AC;˘ Hancock No. 311, Fort Leavenworth. Ashlar No. 344, Riley. Marquette No. 353, Marquette. Stohrville No. 368,' Blufif City. Macksville No. 371, Macksville. Qrainfield No. 381, Grainfield. Morland No. 414, Morland. Credentials were also denied the following lodges for failure to pay their Grand Lodge dues within the lawful time, viz., January 20th: Smithton No. 1, Highland. Greenleaf No. 232, Greenleaf. (Also denied representation last year.) Cable No. 299, Arlington. Hoyt No. 327, Hoyt. White City No. 380, White City. Moline Lodge also failed to forward remittance on time, as well as failing to get the annual report in. CLASSIFIED REPORT OF ERRORS FOUND IN REPORTS.
These errors are brought to the attention of the representatives of the various lodges for the reason that the correction of these entails a vast amount of unnecessary work on the Grand Secretary, which may be entirely eliminated by the exercise of reasonable care in making up the reports by the lodge Secretaries. Your committee sincerely hopes that each of you whose number is to be found in this list will point out to your Secretary the' particular character of his error, with a view to ' preventing its repetition in the n^xt report, as well as to guard against others creeping in. â&#x20AC;˘ Names abbreviated: This refers to given names reported as CHAS., JNO., EDW., etc. Lodges Nos. 11, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 42, 64, 67, 71, 74, 80, 82, 112, 113, 116, 122, 135, 162, 176, 189, 196, 201, 212, 229, 234, 238, 241, 248, 258, 260, 261, 264, 268, 276, 280, 287, 300, 314, 318, 319, 323, 325, 337, 341, 345, 350, 360, 362, 377, 385. Names or Initials Different from Last Report: This refers to change in spelling names, or different initials than shown on previous report, as: 1916 Report. JOHNSON, CHARLES C . JONES, GEORGE W . SMITH, JOHN D .
1917 Report. JOHNSTON, CHARLES C . JCJNES, GEORGE T ; SMITH, JAMES D .
Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, '31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 47, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, 59, 62,
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64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 85, 86, 87, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 110, 112, 113, 120, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131, 132, 133, 135, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, 147, 150, 152, 154, 155, 157, 158, 160, 162, 164, 166, 167, 168, 172, 175, 176, 178, 180, 181, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, 199, 201, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 212, 213, 214, 216, 217,218, 220, 221, 222, 225, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 238, 240, 241, 244, 245, 246, 250, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 267, 270, 271, 273, 275, 277, 279, 281, 284, 286, 287, 290, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303, 306, 307, 308, 310, 311, 317, 321, 322, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 333, 334, 335, 336, 341, 345, 348, 350, 355, 357, 358, 359, 361, 362, 364, 365, 366. 369, 374, 376, 377, 380, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388, 393, 399, 400, 402, 404, 405, 408. Alphabetical Arrg,ngement o} Names Differ from Last Report: Lodges Nos. 4, 7, 37, 38, 52, 60, 96, 97, 112, 129, 143, 147, 155, 157, 164, 175, 180, 211, 217, 264, 300, 310, 321, 325, 343, 355, 359, 369, 375, 383. Names Entered in Reverse Order: As: . CHARLES C . JOHNSON, instead of JOHNSON, CHARLES C . GEORGE W . JONES, instead of JONES, GEORGE W .
Lodges Nos. 335, and 395. Seal Used: This refers to placing seal on back cover page of annual report where the words are printed " D O NOT USE SEAL."Lodges Nos. 19, 89, 221, 262, 267, 352, 354, 371, 381. Ditto Marks Used: Lodges Nos. 122, 176, 258. List of Officers Incomplete: Lodges Nos. 4, 7, 14, 30, 55, 71, 83, 84, 97, 108, 115, 123, 155, 181, 205, 218, 288, 288, 298. Not Signed by Secretary: Lodges Nos. 30, 97, 165, 255, 257, 286, 342, 366. Date or Filing Mark Omitted: This refers to space provided on back cover page of annual reports. Lodges Nos. 67, 97, 206, 357, 366, 388. Signed by Outgoing Secretary: Lodges Nos. 122, 276. Initials Used Partially: Lodges Nos. 42, 239, 241. Names Not Arranged in Alphabetical Order on Page Showing Degrees Conferred: Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 49, 50, 55, 58, 61,-62, 64, 65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 86, 89, 91, 94, 95, 99, 102, 105, 107, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 125, 128, 138, 140, 142, 144, 145, 146, 147, 150, 151, 154, 158, 160, 161, 162, 165, 170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 180, 181, 182, 184, 187, 190, 191, 195, 200, 202, 203, 207, 209, 212, 213,217, 219, 220, 222, 224, 227, 233, 234, 237, 239, 241, 243, 245, 246, 256, 257, 258, 260, 261, 263, 264, 272, 274, 275, 277, 278, 279, 280, . 281, 283, 287, 291, 292, 294, 297, 301, 306, 310, 311, 317, 319, 320, 321, 329, 330, 333, 334, 336, 337, 340, 341, 343, 344, 345, 346, 349, 350, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 359, 361, 362, 363, 366, 369, 370, 374, 375, 379, 385, 387, 389, 391, 392, 393, 395, 396, 399, 401, 403, 405, 406, 408, 409, 411, 412,413.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Recapitulation incomplete: No. 11. Work done shown on page 26 instead of page 24: No. 55. Work done shown on page 26 instead of page 24; also differences in names and initials; 15 wrong out of a total of 53: No. 57. Report of membership improperly listed, in part. Paper pasted over errz/rs and names rewritten, instead of requesting new blank from Grand Secretary: No. 60. Lists of officers and members badly scratched; No. 72. Left open line on bottom of each page on pages 4 and 5. Each line being numbered, this causes confusion in statistical department: No.- 90. General condition of the report bad, making necessary its return on January l l t h , 16th, and 21st, attempting to get information necessary to make report complete. The statistical and financial returns are in such shape that your committee recommends the Grand Secretary be instructed to take the matter in hand, audit their records and accounts with a view to putting them on a correct basis: No. 97. Used date order in listing work: No. 156. Lists of officers incorrectly made out; a sheet of paper pasted over â&#x20AC;˘list, and corrected list written in, instead of asking the Grand Secretary for'new blank report: No. 163. All names wrong in a list of fifty except six. Also disregarded listing work in alphabetical form: , No. 212. Alphabetical arrangement disregarded: No. 224. Report indicates total disregard of instructions. In listing membership, pages 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 were left blank, nullifying the use of the numbered lines in obtaining quickly the number of members of a lodge by the office of the Grand Secretary: No. 258. Membership list on wrong page; alphabetical listing disregarded: No. 267. Membership list contains twenty errors in 109 names: No. 300. Work listed on page 26 instead of page 24: No. 327. Alphabetical order not observed in listing membership. List canceled and rewritten correctly on following pages: No. 338. Pages-3 and 4 torn out of report: No. 384. Your committee recommends the following lodges be requested to submit new reports properly made up: Nos. 57, 60, 163, 212, 224, 258, 267, 300, 384. Secretaries of the following lodges disregarded the instructions printed on a red slip, instructing them to be sure to make all remittances read to ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary: Nos. 10, 21, 28, 29, 30, 37, 46, 47, 48, 49, 55, 62, 65, 66, 68, 77, 79, 81, 92, 98, 105, 115, 122, 124, 132, 138, 143, 153, 156, 164, 174, 178, 189, 193, 233, 236, 240, 241, 247, 249, 261, 262, 269, 271; 276, 277, 278, 309, 310, 311, 313, 315, 318, 320, ' 325, 334, 349, 350, 353, 357, 358, 362, 364, 370, 371, 374, 385, 387, 392, 396, 400, 409, 413â&#x20AC;&#x201D;seventy-three in all (exhibit slip), failed to give
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proper heed to the instructions contained on this slip and made their remittances payable to ALBERT K . WILSON personally. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
During the past year letters of dispensation have been granted b y the Most Worshipful Grand Master to but one body of Master Masons. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that located at Codell, in Rooks County. This dispensation was issued on May 26th to thirteen Master Masons. A lodge was organized and work begun'on May 29, 1917, and ceased on December 31, 1917. Their recapitulation shows fourteen communications werti held, five candidates initiated, four passed, three raised, and one name added to the dispensation by the Grand Master. The records in the office of the Grand Secretary, as well as the petition for a charter, indicate three names were added to the dispensation by the Grand Master. The transcript of the minutes is neatly typewritten, well arranged, and presented in excellent form. A careful review shows that the: petition of DANIEL J. MILLER was presented to the lodge at the cQmmunicution of September 24th, that he received the degree of Entered Apprentice on November 19th, but no record of his having paid the^ necessary fees appears in any of the minutes up to and including th& last communication on December 27th. Otherwise their work appears well and faithfully done. The financial statement shows the following: Amount received for degrees $145 00 Amount received from other sources (advanced by members).. 72 83 Total....
$217 83
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The statement further shows that all funds passed properly through the hands of both Secretary and Treasurer, and that a full record of same is now in their hands. The usual petition, properly signed by all the brethren, accompanies the returns. Your committee recommends that the prayer of the petitioners for a charter, be granted, and that the lodge be known as Codell Lodge. Sharon Springs Lodge U. D. Letters of dispensation were granted to Sharon Springs Lodge U. D. by the Grand Master to fourteen brethren on June 30, 1916, and on recommendation of your committee at the last Grand Lodge the dispensation was continued until December 31, 1917.
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The recapitulation submitted shows work began on March 8, 1917, and closed on January 9, 1918. That twenty-seven communications were held, nine candidates initiated, six passed, and five raised. The transcript of the minutes submitted is susceptible of imjirovement, but sets forth in fair form the work done and riioneys collected. The financial statement shows the following: Amount received for degrees $320 00 Amount received for rent from Eastern Star 45 00 Total
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â&#x20AC;˘ The statement further shows that all funds passed properly through the hands of both Secretary and Treasurer, and that a permanent record of same has been made by each officer. The usual petition' for a charter, duly signed by all the members, accompanies the transcript and recapitulation. Your committee has carefully investigated all the conditions connected with the prayer of Sharon Springs Lodge for a charter, and finds it necessary to admonish the brethren to exercise great care and diligence in the prosecution of the work, with particular reference to the submitting of reports to the Grand Secretary. \^our committee further finds that Wallace Lodge No. 318 is but nine miles distant from Sharon Springs, and will doubtless prove a handicap to the lodge, or Wallace Lodge will ultimately die of inanition, owing to the sparsely settled condition of the country there. However, your committee is of the opinion that conditions fairly warrant a favorable response to the prayer of these brethren, and therefore recommends that a charter be granted them and that the lodge be known as Sharon Springs Lodge. Your committee feels deeply indebted to your Grand Secretary for the valuable assistance afforded by him and his office for the efficient and hearty assistance in the assembling of the necessary data for the intelligent submittal of this report, and also takes this opportunity to commend his methodical organization and systematic arrangement of filing all things proper to be written or preserved. We feel safe in saying his records are the most simple yet complete to be found. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H . TESTER, THOMAS H . SMYTH, WILLIAM G. KELLEY,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted, the amendment to the By-Law receiving the required two-thirds vote: To'the M.:W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred that portion of the Deputy Grand Master's report relative to district meetings, have had the same under consideration, and beg leave to report that they recommend that By-Law No. 58 be amended by in.serting in line 14 after the word "records" followed by a semi-colon, the following, to wit; " H e shall also arrange for and hold in his district at least one general meeting each year at such place as may be designated by the Grand Master, to which meeting all the lodges of his district shall be invited." Making the amended By-Law read as follows: "58. District Deputies.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Grand Master is hereby authorized to appoint not less than fifty District Deputy Grand Masters, who shall be Masters or Past Masters, and residents of their respective districts. The boundaries of such districts and any changes therein, shall be fixed by the Council of Administration. Said District Deputies shall receive no compensation for their services, except that the lodges visited shall pay the necessary traveling expenses and provids entertainment. Each District Deputy shall visit each lodge in his district at least once each year; he shall not be charged with ritualistic instruction, but shall be the personal representative of the Grand Master in his district, and inspector of the work, lodge property and records; he shall also arrange for and hold in his district at least one general meeting each year at such place as may be designated by the Grand Master, to which meeting all of the lodges of his district shall be invited. In the absence of the Grand Master, he shall preside at all lodge trials in his district (unless for good cause the Grand Master shall specially appoint some Past Master to discharge such duties), and he shall make report of his doings on blanks furnished for that purpose, and additional special reports when requested by the Grand Master. The District Deputy Grand Masters shall hold a conference at the Annual Communication of the M.".W.'. Grand Lodge, unless otherwise ordered by the M.-. W.\ Grand Master, and said District Deputy Grand Masters attending the conference shall receive the same mileage allowed the representatives of his lodge; Provided, however, That they do not receive mileage under some other provision of the law." Your committee have carefully considered that part of the Deputy Grand Master's report relative to the violation of masonic law in the matter of conferring one or more of the degrees in less than four weeks, and are of the opinion that under Section 2 of Article III, and Section 2 of Article VIII of the Constitution, the Grand Master already has full
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power and authority to reprimand or otherwise penalize any lodge for a violation of any of the laws of the M.: W.'. Grand Lodge, and that any additional laws looking to the penalizing, of any lodge for a failure to observe any of the existing laws would be an encroachment upon the prerogatives of the Grand Master. We therefore recommend that no law be now passed upon this subject. Fraternally submitted, JOHN A. FERRELL, ELRICK C . COLE, EZRA B . FULLER,
JAMES T . PRINGLE, JOHN M . PLEA.SANT,' Committee.
REPORT OF SPECIAL C O M M I T T E E ON DELINQUENT LODGES, MASONIC HOME FUND. ,
The hour designated for the report of the special committee having arrived, M.-. W.'. HENRY F . MASON, chairman, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M:. W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The special committee on the matter of procuring funds for the completion of the Masonic Home respectfully submits the following report: At the Communication of the Grand Lodge one year ago the Grand Master was requested to apportion the amount required for rebuilding the Masonic Home among the various lodges, upon the basis of their membership, and to request from each lodge a voluntary contribution of at least the amount so apportioned, without the making of any formal or legal assessment. Upon this authority the apportionment was made and a call issued, which in the main brought prompt and ready response. At this time, however, there remains unpaid of the total amount called for, in round numbers the .sum of $30,000, a part of which has been definitely pledged by particular lodges as the balance of their apportionment. The.contract for the erection of the building has been let upon favorable terms, its performance being secured by a sufficient bond, and the work is progressing with gratifying speed. I t is absolutely essential to-the carrying out of the contract on the part of the Grand Lodge that the remainder of the amount apportioned shall be forthcoming with reasonable promptness.- It is, of course, competent for the Grand Lodge to meet this situation by an assessment upon the lodges, and as a matter of course any assessment that might be made would be upon the basis of giving credit to each lodge for all voluntary payments. We believe, however, that such an assessment, a t least at the present Communication, is unnecessary, and therefore undesirable.
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The Grand Lodge by a unanimous vote stands pledged to the completion of the work which it has so well begun. The amount relied upon must be obtained in some way, and it can properly and fairly come.only from those who have not as yet contributed their share. Every lodge in the State is able by reasonable effort and at small sacrifice to raise the sum necessary to bring its contribution up to the allotment. In many instances the failure to do so has proceeded from a mere omission to cause an active and systematic canvass to be made among the members. In such cases the remedy is obviousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the earnest efforts of the lodge officers, inspired by the encouragement of the Grand Master and District Deputies, can scarcely fail to result in new subscriptions sufficient to meet the requirement. In the few instances in which a disposition to make an eft'ort to complete the apportionment is lacking, this unfortunate condition is necessarily due to a failure to appreciate the obligation which rests upon the lodge and its members, doubtless by reason of some misapprehension of the facts. There the remedy must be found in such explanation as will so far as possible remove the cause of the trouble. We cannot believe that among the membership of the Order there exists any considerable number of Masons who, with a full knowledge of all the circumstances, would be willing to be classed as slackers in this great work. The fine example of the.many lodges, large and small, that have subscribed and oversubscribed their proportion, must prove an inspiration to all who study the details of the record as set out in the report of the Deputy Grand Master, and will without doubt make easier the task of making up the deficiency that now exists. We therefore recommend that no coercive measures by taken at this time, but that the Grand Master be requested by all means in his power to urge upon the delinquent lodges the early payment of the amount necessary to complete their apportionment, leaving to a future Communication of this Body the problem of dealing with any deficiency that may finally remain, but trusting that the loyalty and devotion of the Masons of Kansas will.make it possible for the work of re-establishing this great charity to be completed, as it has been so well begun, in reliance solely upon voluntary contributions to the cause. Fraternally submitted, HENRY P. MASON, GILES H . LAMB, THOMAS G . FITCH, ALEX. A. SHARP. â&#x20AC;˘ W M . EASTON HUTCHISON, Commiltee.
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The M.-.W.". Grand Master assumed the East and announced that the hour had arrived for the election of Grand Officers, and named the following tellers: ELMER F. STRAIN, N O . 51; EDWIN C . EAGLES, N O . 149; LESLIE
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L . RuDEBAUGH, N o . 313;
WILLIAM
HUBERT
No.
H.
HUBBARD,
BACHER, N o . 9 1 ; E L L I S
194;
FINK,
J.
February,
WRIGHT, JR.,
GEORGE
T.
No. 3; MOHR-
N O . 110; C H A R L E S W .
195; L o u i s R. V E S P E R , N O . 225. T h e election resulted in t h e selection of t h e following officers: MILLER, JR., NO.
R.-.W.-. WILLIAM I. STUAKT, N O . 55 R.-.W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, N O . 225 R.-.W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY, No. 103
-Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden.
W.-. B E N S . PAULEN, No. 95
Grand Junior Warden.
R.-.W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, N O . 9 R.-;W.-. ALBERT K . WILSON, N O ; 51
Grand Treasurer. :..Grand Secretary.
PLACE OF M E E T I N G , 1919.
On invitation of M.-.W.-. THOMAS G. FiTCH, Wichita was selected as t h e place for holding t h e sixty-third Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, F e b r u a r y 19, 1919. PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL. M.-.W.-. H E N R Y " F . M A S O N , on behalf of personal ma-
sonic friends, presented M.-.W.-. C H A R L E S E . L O B D E L L with a P a s t Grand Master's jewel, a n d a n engrossed p a r c h m e n t booklet containing t h e names of t h e donors. I n response, M.-.W.". Bro. LOBDELL expressed his sincere appreciation in a n eloquent manner. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY. W.'. C H A R L E S A.
LOUCKS, chairman, presented the
following report, which was, on his motion, a d o p t e d : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kmisas: Your Committee on Finance and Property report that we have audited the accounts of the Grand Lodge as provided by law. We have examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary; compared them with the returns of the subordinate lodges, and, as usual, find the reports submitted by these officers to be correct; and in perfect accord. Summarized, they are as follows:
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GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 16, 1917 Receipts for 1917
$ 70,025 39 251,475 86 .?321,501 25
Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 466 inclusive, except No. 457 $287,199 86 Transferred to Charity Fund (10 per cent, of annual receipts, less amount paid to Masonic Home Fund) 2,992 09 Balance in General Fund 31,309 SO $321,501 25 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 16, 1917 Transferred from General Fund
$ 4,423 97 2,992 09 $
7,416 06
Disbursemenls. Warrant No. 457 Balance on hand
$ 1,268 00 6,148 06 $
7,416 06
KECAPITUL.4TI0N.
Balance in General Fund Balance in Charity Fund
$ 31,309 30 6,14.8 06 $ 37,457 36
In support of this sum the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your committee a certificate reading as follows: "MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, â&#x20AC;˘ LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 16, 1918.
"This is to certify that there is in this bank today, to the credit of W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. F. & A. M., the sum of thirtyseven thousand four hundred fifty-seven dollars thirty^six cfents ($37,457.36). [Seal.] "WiLUAM DOCKING, President." which said certificate has been delivered to the Grand Secretary to be filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. BONDS.
The Grand Treasurer has submitted to your committee for examination bonds as described in his report, amounting to $21,100.00. We find that all interest coupons maturing during the year have been paid, and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds.
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PROPERTY.
It was impossible for your committee in the limited time since the occupancy of the new office and library building and the rearrangement of the property therein to thoroughly inventory the property in detail. However, we have inspected it and find it all to be in excellent condition, well preserved, suffering no loss or damage by reason of its having been moved twice within the last two years. A large quantity of new, handsome and valuable furniture has come into our possession since our last Annual Communication, which most appropriately and becomingly furnishes and equips the Grand Lodge quarters. REVENUE.
The anticipated revenue for the ensuing year, as shown by the Grand Secretary's report, is $26,048.50. EXPENSES.
The expenses for the ensuing year, for which we recommend appropriations at this Annual Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Binding Volume XVII 750 00 Books of Annual Returns 1,250 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 600 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00. Grand Master's salary 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron 27 50 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Historical Registry , 200 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 List.of regular lodges 187 50 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 1,876 50 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,013 16 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and Library Building 1,350 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 2,500 00 Postage and express 800 00 Private Secretary, Grand Master 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 600 00 Taxes 1,250 00 Fraternally submitted, CH.4RLES A . LOUCKS, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER,
MOSES H . COLE, GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, Cuminittee.
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INSTALLATION.
M.-. W.-. P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON,
assisted b y M.-. W.-.
as Grand Marshal, installed t h e following Grand Officers: WILLIAM
M/. W.-.
EASTON
WILLIAM
HUTCHISON,
I. STUART
Grand Master
Troy Lodge No. 55. (Re.sidence, Hiawatha.) R.'. W.-. O W E N J. W O O D Deputy Grand Master Siloam Lodge ISTo. 225. Topeka. R.-. W.-. H U G H P . F A R R E L L Y Grand Senior W a r d e n Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute. • R.'. W.-. B E N S. P A U L E N Grand J u n i o r W a r d e n Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. •R.'. W.-. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H
Grand Treasurer
Acacia Lodge No. 9. Lawrence. R.-. W.-. A L B E R T K . W I L S O N
Grand
Secretary
Orient Lodge No. 51, Topel^a.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced t h e following appointive Grand Officers: W.-.
Grand Chaplain
FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY... Benevolent Lodge No. 98. Abilene.
W.-. J O H N M C C U L L A G H Grand Senior D e a c o n Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena. *W-: RICHARD W - E V A N S Grand J u n i o r D e a c o n St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City. . = W.'. LEON.ARD C . H O H R
Grand
Marshal
Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia. *W.-. H U G H W . G I L L G r a n d Sword B e a r e r Albert Pike Lodge No. ,303, Wichita. W.-. W I L L I A M A. G A R V I N Troy Lodge No. 55, Troy.
G r a n d Senior S t e w a r d
W.-. OSCAR A . B R O W N Grand Junior Steward McDonald Lodge No. 383. McDonald. W,'. B E R T M A N H . H O C K B T T
,
Grand Pursuivarit
Grand View Lodge No 370, Bucklin. W.'. W . A M E R B U R N E T T
Grand
Mountain Slope Lodge No. ISf?, Oberlin. •Absent at time of installation, and therefore not installed.
Tyler
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VOTE OF T H A N K S ,
On motion of M.-. W.-. ELRICK C . COLE, the thanks of the Grand Lodge were unanimously extended to the brethren of Topeka for courtesies and hospitality extended. STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.".W.-. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, No. 297, Ellis; THOMASC. BABB, N O . 95, Frfidonia; PHILIP EUGENE STOTLER, NO. 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C . VAN HORN, N O . 167, Lamed. On Reports of Grand OfficerS.^-FERRY M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142, Newton; FRED T. N Y E , N O . 2, Leavenwortli; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, N O . 35, Hiawatha; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, No. 272, Kansas City; LARKIN N . MARTIN, No. 158, Atchison. On Finance and Property.—ELMER S . NANCE, N O . 63, Oswego; ARCHIE C . COOLIDGE, N O . 174, Smith Center; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206, Harper: ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence. Tribune); GEORGE T . MOHBBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville. 07t Jurispru'denoe.—JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, Sedan; EZRA B . FULLER,. No. 311, Fort Leavenworth; ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend: RICHARD E . BIRD, N O . 303, Wichita; JOHN M . PLEASANT, No. 66 (residence. El Dorado). On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—WILLIAM H . TESTER, N O . 102, Cofleyville; WILLIAM G . KELLEY, N O . 326, Horton; FRANK L . GEARY,'No. 39, Seneca. Ow Correspondence.—MATTHEW Topel^a). On Necroiogy.—GILES
M . MILLER, N O . 134 (residence,
H . L.AMB, No. 144, Yates Center.
READING OF T H E M I N U T E S .
. The iournal was then read by Bro. CARL W . NELLIS, Secretary of Topeka Lodge No. 17, official stenographer, and adopted.
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KANSAS.
CLOSING CEREMONIES.
The M.-.W.-. Grand Master closed the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain.
Grand Master.
ATTEST:
Grand Secretary.
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MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1918.
LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. District No. 1 District No. 2
L E S L I E L . RUDEBAUGH WILLIAM WHISTLER
Denton .Morrill
District No. 3 District No. 4
.loiiN H. CLARKE ROBERT J. MCFARLAND
Fort Leavenworth Kansas City
District No. 5 District No. 6
JA.IIKS S . P E L L E T T J A M E S R . MCOUKDY
District No. 7 DlstrlctNo. 8 District No. 9.'
Asros M. K E N T DERBY S H A R P E W M . O. DECKER
District No. 10 District No. 11 DlstrlctNo. 12 District No. 13 District No. 14 DlstrlctNo. 15 District No. 16
HUBERT H . HUBBARD. CHARLES W . HENDERSHOT FERNANDO J. LEDOUX DAVID M . HOHKMANS J O H N D . GORBUTT THOMAS E . O L L I V E R E D W I N C. EAGLES
'.'. ;
District No. 17 District No. 18
ALBERT H . SHRADEB •.. ROY H . CLOSSEN
District.No. 19
. . G E O R G E T. MOHRBAOIIER
District No. 20 District No. 21
JAY N . WANAMAKER Lonis R. V E S P E R
District No. 22
C H A R L E S Ifl. SCOTT
District No. 23
F R A N K B'. HOGUELAND
District District .District District District District District
No. 24 No. 2.1 No. 26 No. 27 No. 28 No. 29 No. 30
District No. 31 District No. 32
Olathe Osawatomle
;
;...Pleasanton Fort Scott Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Lawrence '. Holton lola Thayer
Cednr Vale Coffey vlHe •.
Marysvllle
Blue Rapids Topeka •.
J A M E S T . COOPER S T E P H E N A. D. GEAUQUE ELMO G. GENTRY ....: F'BANK B . WOOD MARION M . M I L L E R ELLIS F I N K . . . , ROBERT M . AKMSTKONO.
Burllngunie
Yates Center
'.
W M . L . DAVENPORT ROY G. SIIEARE R
DistrictNo.33
GEORGE G. HULTQVIST
District No.34
L A U R E N D . RIGG
District No. 35 DlstrlctNo.36 DIstrlctNo.37
A N D R A L G. N O R R I S HOMER T . H A R D E N H U G H B . DAVIS
Fredonla Manhattan Mlltonvale Emporia Longton Wlnneld Belleville
•.
Plalnvllle Abilene SlcPherson
Leon ...'
Florence Wichita Caklwell'
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District No 3S DlstrictNo.39 District No. 40 District NO. 41 District No. 42 District No. 43
A K T H C R T . THOMPSON ALBERT C. MOOI-INTIO JACOB P. SCOTT LISOOLN STEWART STANFORD M . SMART GEORGE P. M E L V I N
District No.44 Dlstz-lct No. 45
HARMON J. BOWER..jARVis E. HODGSON
District No. 46
C H A R L E S W .MILLER, J R
District No. 47
H A T E S FLOYD
653 Mankato Belolt Herlngton Hutchinson Zenda Harper
Norton Downs Hays
Ness City
District No. 48
F R E D E . FITLLBB
District No. 49 District No. £0
GEORGE W . TBOtfT J O S E P H E . MOMULLEN
Pittsburg Great Bend
District District District District District
E L M E R D . SAMSON PAUL RICH BERT PINNEO B. NELSON LONG NEWTON C. BRACKEN
Qulnter Syracuse Atwood Hoxle Plillllpsburg
No. 51 No. 52 No. 53 No. 51 No. 55
District No.66 District No. 57..
'
. . . A N T H O N Y W. HKBSHBERGER BOY W . H E L L W A R T H . .
District No. 58...
J Q H N H . SOHIERECK
District No.59
J O H N B . FLEMING,
District No. 60
BARLTJS ROMSTEDT
District No.61
L E E A. MOSER
District District District District District District
P E T E R J . PANKRATZ E L M E R S . NANCE LESTER B . M C B R I D B . . W A L T E R C. RICHARDSON J. HARRY B A R L E Y AUSTIN J. P A I G E
No. 62 No. 63 NO. 64 No. 65 No. 66. No. 67
Geneseo
Greensburg Dodge City DIghton
.-..Hamilton Ottawa
: ...Council Grove Stafford. Oswego Nortonville Havensville Wasliington Concordia
District No. 68
BOSCOE L. GULDNER
Ellsworth
District No. 69 District No. 70 District No. 71
W^ILLIAM G. CARSON CLYDE A. MARRS E R N E S T S . BOWER
Ashland Meade Goodland
District No. 72 District No.73
H A R R Y V. COOHEAN W I L L I A M MOORE...
Sliver Lalie Alta Vista
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LIST OP DISTRICTS. D I S T R I C T NO. 7. DiSTKIOT No. 1. Location. Name. No. Location. Name. White Cloud WhlteCloud 78 LaCygne LaOygne Highland .Smlthton 1 Pleasanton Eureka Troy Troy 55 Mound City Mound City Wathena Wathena.-. 64 Blue Mound . .Lotus Severance Severance 313 Xenia Xenla Parker Parker
No, 61 88 S3 286 47 341
D I S T R I C T No. 2.
Hiawatha HaniUn Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton .Sabetha '.Robinson
35 185 373 303 32B 162 159
D I S T R I C T N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth King Solomon's. Leavenworth Ulram .; Et. Leavenw'th ..Hancock Lansing Nine Mile Boling BoUng Easton Easton Potter :Klckapoo
2 10 68 311 49 865 45 4
D I S T R I C T NO. 4.
•Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City Arraourdale ..... 271 Kansas City Kaw .272 Kansas City *R. E. Sherman .. 369 Rosedale Rosedale.. 333 Argentine Ben Hur 322 Bonner Sp'gs Bonner Springs . 366 White Church ...Delaware 96 Piper Piper 385 *Roger B.Sherman.
D I S T R I C T N O . 8.
Garland Memphis Pawnee Stat'n . ..Godfrey Fort Scott Rising Sun Devon Devon HlattvUle Hiattville Hepler ..Hepler Fulton Fulton Mapleton.........Eldora Unlontown Excelsior Bronson Bourbon
108 124 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
D I S T R I C T No. 9.
Lane Greelej' Garnett Westphalia Colony...' Klncald
Lane Greeley Delphian Avon Olive Branch.... Kincald
339 211 44 305 212 838
D I S T R I C T No. 10.
Scammcn Scammon Columbus'. Prudence Galena Galena Baxter springs ..Baxter Weir City Black Diamond.
351 100 194 71 274
D I S T R I C T NO. 11.
DISTKIOT No. 5. Olathe Gardner Edgerton. Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hlli:
..Olathe.... Gardner Palestine Shawnee Lene.xa Spring Hill
19 65 127 54 135 56
D I S T R I C T N O . 0.
Loulsburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
243 37 24 131
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Centralia Corning
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha D I S T R I C T No.
Doniphan Effingham Muscotah Atchison ...". Atchison Huron
260 130 53 89 13
12.
Arcana Mackey Muscotah . .• . Washington Active Huron
31 48 116 5 158 72
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-lS. DISTRICT
Looalion, Lawrence Lawrence De S o t o LInwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxle Perry
DISTRICT
Clrclevllle Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Deulson
N O . 13.
Name, Lawrence Acncla De S o t o Llnwood Doric Palmyra Henri Perry
Location. Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa.. Maple Hill
20 42 240 393 327 372
Lyndon Osage City Burllngame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton
Marniaton. L a H a r p e .. lola Faclflc Virginia ...
DISTRICT
Erie Urbana Ohanute Chanute Thayer
No.
DISTRICT
Sedan Elgin Oedarvale
245 825 38 29
315
16.
Erie Urbana Cedar King David Thayer
76 239 103 416 149
N O . 17.
Vesper Olive Chautauqua
Name. Topeka Orient Slloam Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
No. 17 51 225 32 188 402 870
D I S T R I C T N O . 22.
D I S T R I C T N O . 15.
Moran ' LaHarpe lola Humboldt. Savonburg
655
D I S T R I C T N O . 21.
No. 6 9 40 241 83 23 190 415
N O . 14.
ClrclevlUe Holtori Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denlson
KANSAS.
136 350 356
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Rldgeway Scranton
D I S T R I C T No.
101 141 79 70 63 407
23.
Yates Center GUead N e o s h o Fulls . „ . T u s c a n Le Roy Neosho Grldley Hebron Burlington Burlington
144 82 27 814 66
D I S T R I C T N O . 24.
Fredonla New Albany Fall.Blver OoyvUle Neodesha Altoona Benedict Buffalo
Constellation New Albany Greenwood Coyvllle Harmony Altoona Benedict Buffalo
86 81 1(58 67 94 118 403 379
D I S T R I C T N O . 18.
Edna Edna ColIeyvlUe Keystone Liberty Liberty Caney Caney Tyro Tyro Independence ...Fortitude Cherryvale Cherryvale E l k City CarsQn D I S T R I C T No.
MarysvlUe Oketo Seattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida
346 102 123 824 386 107 187 132
19.
Marysvllle Oketo • Seattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 269 364 234 89 323
D I S T R I C T N O . 20.
Watervllle Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion
Sutton Blue Rapids Slue Valley Frankfort Vermillion
86 169 112 67 820
D I S T R I C T N O . 25.
Leonardvllle ....Garfleld Wamego Wamego Manhattan Lafayette Riley Ashlar Randolph Farmers
236 76 16 344 166.
D I S T R I C T N O . 26.
Clifton Clay C e n t e r Mlltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefleld
Ollfton Clay C e n t e r . ...Mlltonvale Highland • ...Oak Hill Wakefleld
D I S T R I C T No.
Emporia Amerlcus Hartford SafTordvllle Cottonw'd Falls Lebo Allen
122 184 242 29^ 384 396
?7.
Emporia Amerlcus Hartford Saffordvllle .Zeredatha Lebo Allen
12 109 193 895 80 162 385.
PROCEEDINGS
656 Location. Howard Elk Falls Iiongton MoUne 'Grenola
DiBTKIOT N o . 28. Name. Hope Meridian Longton MoUne Canopy
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D I S T R I C T N O . 36.
Luration. Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
. . . . .
No. 143 46 120 114 182
110 233 156 342 133 401
Wichita Sunflower Wichita Wichita Wichita Albert Pike Mulvane '. Mulvane Clearwater Unity Valley Center ... Valley Center ... Cheney Morton White W a t e r . . . .Bralnerd Sedgwick Sedgwick
86 99 303 201 273 364 258 280 189
Lebanon.. Belleville. Narka Cuba .'. . . M u n d e n . .
221 129 340 302 128
D I S T R I C T N O . 81.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Pialnvllle Codell
Lincoln S y l v a n Grove B l u e HIM.. Luray Natoma Paradise Cpdell
D I S T R I C T No.
Abilene Bennington J u n c t i o n City Sallna S o l o m o n City
154 359 198 153 390 290 418
32.
Benevolent Bennington Union Sallna Solomon
Name. Newton ... Halstead .. Halcyon..., Advance.. . Burrton — D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N O . 30.
'Scandla Belleville Narka Cuba Munrten
February,
iVb. 155 128 26 267 248
D I S T R I C T N O . 28.
Wlnfleld Wlnlleld Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter Maple City Maple C i t y Arkansas City...Crescent..' Xjatbam Latham
OF THE
»8 180 7 60 105
36.
D S T R I C T N O . 37.
Belle P l a l n e Belle P l a l n e Wellington Wellington South Haven Haven Oxford Oxford Caldwell Sumner Milan Milan C o n w a y Sp'gs . . . M i s t l e t o e Bluff C i t y Stohrvllle D I S T R I C T No.
Eandall Jewell City Mankato B u r r Oak Formoso Esbon Lebanon
173 150 167 166 203 265 269 368
38.
Randall Jewell Mankato B u r r Oak Forraoso Salem Oak
304 11 87 178 336 228 287
D I S T R I C T N O . 39. D I S T R I C T N O . 33.
Canton Galva McPherson Wlndom Llndsborg Moundrldge Marquette
Canton Galva McPherson , Wlndom — Llndsborg . M o u n d ridge Marquette
107 251 172 276 397 346 353
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson B e l o l t .'. ScottsvlUe.'
Minneapolis Saltvllle ."...Delphos Glasco Sincerity Mt. V e r n o n Scottsvllle
D I S T R I C T No. D I S T R I C T N O . 34.
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
Mystic Tie Douglass Joppa ".Patmos Towanda
74 151 223 67 30
143 59 202 292 214 145 249
40.
G y p s u m City . . . . G y p s u m C i t y . . . . Herlngton Kansas Delavan Delavan Hope Cyrus W h i t e City White City..... Marlon Center
328 307 375 288 380 147
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-lS.
KANSAS.
D I S T R I C T N O . 41.
Location, Arlington Turon Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven'. Nlckerson
657
D I S T R I C T No.
No. Name. .... 289 Cable 368 Tiiron . . . . 140 Reno Mount Hope 238 Friendship 203 Nlckerson 43
Location. Geneseo Frederick L i t t l e River Alden Sterling Lyons Chase
48.'
Nanxe. Geneseo Frederick Cornerstone Alden Sterling Royal Chase
No. 361 337 S19 308 171 192 247
D I S T R I C T N O . 42.
Kingman Norwich Splvey L a k e City Zenda Ooata
Nlnnescah 230 Norwich 319 Splvey 347 M e d i c i n e V a l l e y . ' 200 Zenda 878 Goats 394 DISTRICT
No.
43.
Anthony Anthony.. Harper Harper Attica Attica Hazelton Charity . . Kiowa Cosmos Medicine Lodge.Delta Waldron Wiildron Freeport Freeport Argonla Argonia
.. .. .. .. ..
200 206 262 203 278
77 377 389 ;. 285
D I S T R I C T N O . 44.
Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlln Jennings Lenora
Naphtall Long Island Norton N.orcatur M o u n t a i n Slope.. Jennings ...Lenora
310 231 199 317 186 360 181
D I S T R I C T N O . 45.
Glen E l d e r Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
Glen E l d e r Cawker City Downs Saqul Occidental Newahcuba
294 125 204 160 . . . 207 189
D I S T R I C T No.
Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut
D I S T R I C T No.
Great Bend Jetmore Larned Elllnwood Holslngton
Russell Hays Apollo Beulah Wa-Keeney
D I S T R I C T No.
L a Crosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
50.
. , . .
268. 818 802 881 410 . 417
62.
CooUdge... Syracuse... Emerald.. Tyrlan
D I S T R I C T No.
15 262 167 217 331
51.
Oakley ; Wallace Gove C i t y . . . G r a l n n e l d .. Ciulnter .Sharon Springs
D I S T R I C T No.
Coolldge Syracuse Laklu G a r d e n City
93: 119 187 261 829 408 229
Great Bend . Alpha Larned E l l l n w o o d .. Holsington .
D I S T R I C T No.
Oakley Wallace Gove C i t y Gralnneld Qulnter Sharon Springs
SIff 309 289 246
63.
Atwood Atwood 164 McDonald McDonald ... 388 S a i n t F r a n c i s . . . S a i n t F r a n c i s . . . 404
D I S T R I C T N O . 46.
Russell Hays Ellis Bunker Hill Wa-Keeney
49.
Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Ai*ma Vulcan
D I S T R I C T N O . 54.
17^ 195 297 291 148
47.
L a Crosse 330 McCracken 58 W a l n u t City 215 W a l n u t V a l l e y . . 191
H i l l City Hoxle Morland
MlUbrook.. Hoxle Morland ...
281 348
414
D I S T R I C T N O . 55.
Gaylord Klrwln Logan Smith Center Phllllpsburg Kensington
Gay lord Klrwln Logan Western Star PhlUlpsburg Kensington
188 176 264 174 184 405.
PROCEEDINGS
658 D I S T R I C T No.
56.
Location. Aame. <3reensburg.......Kiowa Pratt Kilwinning.. Preston R o b M o r r i s .. Bucklln Grand View . Mulllnvllle Mulllnvllle . Uavlland Havlland . D I S T R I C T No.
S a n t a Fe Cimarron Dodge City SpearvlUe Ensign
OF THE D I S T R I C T N O . 04.
iVo. . 293 . 265 . 332 . 876 . 399 . 409
Location. Oskaloosa Valley Falls Winchester Merlden McLoutb Nortonvllle
Barney Anthem.......... Leotl Horace D I S T R I C T No.
E u reka Madison Severy Hamilton Ollmax Toronto
D I S T R I C T No.
Havensvllle HavensvUle 84 Onaga Onaga 188 W e s t m o r e l a n d . . W e s t m o r e l a n d .. 257 Emmett Emmett 387 Fostorla Fostorla 392
27» 284 340 362
Hanover Washington Linn Haddam Greenleaf
D I S T R I C T N O . 60.
D I S T R I C T No.
18 400 41 22 2^4 244 270 356
61.
C o u n c i l G r o v e . . . C o u n c i l G r o v e .. 36 PnrkervlUe ParkervlUe 108 Wllsey WUsey 382 D I S T R I C T No.
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n Macksrllle Sylvia Kinsley
D I S T R I C T No.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown
D I S T R I C T No.
Ashland Coldwater Protection Wllmore
146 209 298 343
69.
Ashland Comanche Protection Wllmore
D I S T R I C T No.
Meade Liberal Plains Hugoton
68.
Ellsworth Brookvllle Samaria Holyrood
277 295 384 412
70.
Meade Fargo Plains Hugoton
276 300 367 406
D I S T R I C T N O . 71.
220 252 254 371 391 179
63.
0«wego Adams Chetopa Chetopa Parsons Parsons Mound Valley ...Landmark McCune Temple
so 104 170 226 232
St. John's 113 P r a i r i e Q u e e n . . . 176 Jamestown 227
D I S T R I C T No,
Ellsworth Brookvllle Wilson.. Holyrood
62.
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Star Frontier Fraternal ...Dlrlgo ..". Greenleaf
D I S T R I C T N O . 67.
108 196 213 301 411 121
60.
•Ottawa Ottawa •Ottawa Melody Pomona McKlnley Melvern Melvern Williamsburg ...Anchor Waverly Waverly •Quenemo Quenemo Wellsvllle Wellsvllle
No. 14 21 84 236 258 266
313 283 22S 388 413
69.
Fidelity Madison Twin Grove Hamilton Climax Woodson
Name. Oskaloosa Valley Falls Jefferson Merlden Lyra Mt. Z l o n
D I S T R I C T N O . 65.
67.
S a n t a Fe Preston St.Bernard. . . . . S p e a r v l l l e .. Ensign
D I S T R I C T N O . 58.
Dlghton Scott L,eotl Horace
February,
63 73 117 218 237
Colby Goodland
St. Thomas Goodland D I S T R I C T No.
306 321
72.
Silver Lake Lake 60 St. M a r y s P o t t a w a t o m i e . . 62 Topeka(North)..Golden Rule 90 Boas vllle Hesperian ill D I S T R I C T No.
Alma Eskrldge AltaVista Dwlght
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OF THE
February,
COMPLETE SUMMARY FOR 1917.
Number of lodges working under charter, 1917 Number of lodges chartered
416 2
Number of lodges working under charter, 1918
418
Number members December 31, 1916
45,684
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
Number Number Number Number Number
Decrease. dimitted died suspended expelled erroneously reported last report
Net gain Number members December 31, 1917
3,952 ..,.3,473 3,419 784 172 15 10=4,400
901 657 363 5 1=1,927 '.
2,473 48,157
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
EXPELLED, 1917.
Arcana Lodge No. 31.—George W. Huss, Nov. 24, 1917. lola Lodge No. 38.—Fred M. Kelly, Jan. 16, 1917. Carhondale Lodge No. 70.—Harold E. Hubbard, Feb. 22, 1917. Zeredatha Lodge No. 80.—Robert B. Spell, June 15, 1917. Chautauqua Lodge No. 355.—Charles H. Johnson, June 30, 1917.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1917.
McDonald Lodge No. 383.—Frank C. Howard, Jan. 10, 1917.
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675
173
259'
23 59 71
357 207 118 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 202 104 32 74 234
98 308 335 101
No.
Belle Plaine
Baxter Springs..
Axtell
Arkansas City...
Allen
Localion.
Belle Plaine
SaltvUIe...
Mystic Tie.: Axtell
Washington
Cable
Allen
Name of Lodge. Slated Communications.
Clierokee Marshall
Sliawnee Butler Marshall
Crawford .,, Clark.. Atchison Atclilson
Crawford
*John D. Gibson Arthur A. Schmanke James A. M. Young
Masters.
Walter R. Black William A. Hall
Thomas R. Cauthers Henry Dlegel *Guy W. Sharp R. D.Ely
1st and 3d Wednesday .. Samuel A. Deel Monday on or bef. ® Ben E. White 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Wednesday . Lucian L. Constant
2d and 4th ISIonday 2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday,,,, 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday... Tuesday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday
Thomas E. Potter l.st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday ..
Robert H. Colbert 2d and 4th Saturday Elof F. Peterson Tuesday on or bef. ® =..
1st and 3d Saturday Wabaunsee.... 1st and 3d Saturday ,, 1st and 3d Tuesday Wabaunsee....
Dickinson,,, Rice
County.
BenE. DeVilliers. William E. Ham. George W. Harrison.
George A. Shike.
George T.Whitcraft.
William S. Kellv.
Marccllus W. Short.
John T. Rodda. Carl 0 . Hedrick. John E. Henderson.
Gilman D. Smith.
Carl E. Sebelius.
William S'. Stout. Harry C. Grimsley..
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1918.
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137 73 283
410 247 258
203 324 ] 97 70 125" 355 89
308 305 300 208 209 370 379 291 233 79 00 178 182
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129 145 403 180 280
Cimarron
Clierryvale
Cavvker City Cedar Vale
Caldwell
Burlingame
Buffalo B u n k e r Hill
Clierryvale
King David
Carbondale Cawker City Chautauqua
Clinton
G r a n d View Buffalo
M t . Vernon
2d and 4 t h 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 1st and 3d 2d and 4 t h 2d a n d 4th 1st and 3d
F e n t o n V. B . Weeks... Franklin M. Munson. K e i t h E . Sprague E l m e r R. Lindgren D . M a r i o n Travis William W . Kendall. George W. S t e w a r t Wesley Hedge R o y S.Filken..... Leroy D . H a y e s *Emil F . Johnson Thursday *Frank O. Ingels Thursday Alfred C. Stryker Thursday R o b e r t Bond Thursday T h o m a s Ferguson, Jr, W e d n e s d a y .. Clyde B . C r u m b Monday William H. Rudrauff. Tuesday Erie L. Skiver Thursday ReesE. Thomas
1st a n d M o n t g o m e r y . 2d and McPherson.... 1st and 2d and Mitchell 2d and C h a u t a u q u a . . 1st and 1st and 2d a n d
3d 4th 3d 4th 4th 3d 3d 4th
Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday.. Tuesday Monday Wednesday..
Carl W. B o w m a n Allison H. Lucas George W. Merrick..., * F r a n k E . Blood Claude W. Simpson... .lames B . Miller .John W. Hailey W a l t e r N . Jones WilHam H. Powell * D a v i d F . Callis 1st and 3d T u e s d a y Lester L. Huliet Sedgwick 1st and 3d T u e s d a y Clyde A. Loveland Crawford 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y George M . Seacat M o n t g o m e r y . 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y Sigmund L e h m a n 3d T h u r s d a y Gray 2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . H a r r y N . Hildebrand.
Coffey
Ford
Republic Mitchell
1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 1st and 3d M o n d a y ; 1st and 3d M o n d a y Bennington Bennington 2d a n d last Wedne.sday.. Blue M o u n d 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y Blue R a p i d s Blue R a p i d s Marshall 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Bluff C i t y T u e s d a y on or bef. ÂŽ Boling Leavenworth. 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y Bonner Springs.. Bonner Springs. W y a n d o t t e . . . . 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Bourbon W e d n e s d a y on or bef. ÂŽ
Beloit
R o b e r t Clark. Irvin S. W c m m c r . J. W a l t e r Coons.' A r t h u r Waetzig. Amon R. Rogers. Albert N . Shaver. Brice J. King. Casper P . Swank. Alvali C. Jones. George N e w t o n . William H. M c C u c . John H. Tharp. Aaron C. Hastings. Ellery M c C o r m i c k . H a r v e y Dlckerson,
H a r r y L. Smith. Philip G . C h u b b i c . Re.x Singleton, Isaiah Miller. Bert E . Sonnoman. Samuel W. Gilson. t.Francis C. Cooper. t J o l m F . Mitchell. William L. B u r n a m . M a n s o n H . Ross. Thilon J. Rollman. Carl L. H a m p y . H a r r y L. Covert. William J. Strobel. Joseph B . Pickens. William H. Powell. J a m e s S. G. Conrow. Joel W. Green. JohnSwanson.
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20 134 273 122 411
375 202 372 40 92 150 270
394 4l8 102 300 205 212 100 113 209 310 13 80 30 57 362
Do Soto
County.
Clrcleville Clay Center
Do Soto
Johnson
Republic
Jackson Clay Sedgwick : Clay Greenwood..., Prairie Queen..,. Cloud Pratt Codell Montgomery.. ' St. Thomas ,,, Comanche . •Anderson Olive Branch Cherokee Cloud
Name of Lodge.
Cotton'd Falls .. Council Grove.,,. Council Grove ..
Conway Springs
OodcU Coireyvillo Colby
170 ' Clyde
Clifton:
Location.
No.
Masters. Secretaries.
*John E. Mills
William B. Penny.
Fred O. McCoy. Harry S. Grittondon.
William L. Marcy. • Ray H. Crumly. J. Lawton Stanley. Obadiah R Stilwell
H.Vernon Froimfelter.. J. Hyson Moore. Harry P. Dean. William O. Montgomery John C. Taylor. Frank B Wiard John F. Miller Saturday on or bef. ©.... *John T. Miller... George A. Van Dyke. 1st and 3d Tuesday Rov D Williams 1st and 3d Tuesday Charles W. Monroe John H. Schiercck.
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturday
1st and 3d Wednesday .. William H. Woods Wednesday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Monday
2d and 4th Saturday 1st and 3d Saturday
2d and 4th Friday Floyd R. Campbell. Friday on or bof. ® =.,,, E. Charles Co.x 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday
1st and 3d Wednesday „ Lewis L. Bingaman
WiUiamR. Anderson ,,.. 2d and 4th Monday Charles F. Rasmussen.... 1st and 3d Tuesday Tuesda.v on or bef. ® DeWitt C. Tyler. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 2d and 4th Saturday Charles M. Waggoner. 1st and 3d Tliursday ,,, RollinW. Dunahugh. 1st and 3d Monday
Slated Communications.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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45 127 345 48 07 350 132 120 217 207 140 387 12 413 70 228 205 83 100
222 :<i 151 138 204 374
Erie
Greenwood
Erie
Fall River
Frankfort
Frankfort...
F t. Leavenworth Rising Sun Fort Scott... .
Ellsworth Eraniott
Olive
St. Bernard
Bmmett
Ellis
Elgin Elk City Elk Falls
Edna Edlngham
Dwlght
Dodge City
Ralph H. Burnett Saturday on or bef. ®.... Loid Z. Kirby Saturday on or bef. iB ".. George D. Elder 2d Thursday *Paul M. Lyttle .John W. Pugh Louis C. Meyers 1st and 3d Thursday
Richard W. Evans. Frank L. Brenner. James H. Allen, Albert J. Bassett. Charles B. Bates tCharles H: Swartz
Greenwood.... Saturday on or bef. ® =. Charles D. Pritchard... Herman L. Haasls Tuesday on or bef. ® Lee Smith ;. 2d and 4th Saturday . Miami 2d and 4th Thursday ... K. Ellis Sherrill Charles Miller Leavenworth. George F. Linster Bourbon •Christian C. Stauffer.... Pottawatomie 2d and 4th Monday William Campbell Marshall
Saturday on or bef ®.... Monday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Tuesday Atchison 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday Butler.. Chautaugua.. 1st and 3d Saturday .. , Montgomery 2d and 4th Monday Elk Friday on or bef. ® Wednesday on or bef. ® Ellis 1st and 3d Monday Ellsworth 1st and 3d Monday Pottawatomio 1st and 3d Saturday , .,
Leavenworth
Clyde West. Roy A. West. Andrew J. Sexton. Thomas H. Sheddon. Cleveland Williams. Alfred Carpenter. JolinE. Samuelson. Davis A. Brodbeck.
Thomas C. Adamson.... Joseph P Hall. Perry E.WoKley. Clyde A. Secrest Clyde L.Tilton. Oscar Froman Frank M. Marsh. *WiUiam C. ScovUle Horace K. Herbert. Virgil A. Osburn Dayton Wait. Harry D. Bowman Ralph M. Robertson. Robert H. White Newton Hill. *Charles H. Book Karl R. Mohn. Milton A. Bossc Harry Maughermar...... Arthur Fauteux. James M. Wilson. Roy .T. Eisenhower Clarke S. Pool. •Frank D. Siegle tCharles W. Cleaver. *FerrisM, Hill tWilliam G. Davis. Gray 1st and 3d Thursday , , Floyd L. Robertson Joseph A. Wells. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. George C Peak William H. Beam. Thursday on or bef. ® = Edward Grauerholz Lee J. AVhite. Wabaunsee.... 2d and 4th Monday Robert F. Kerr Fred. C. Papenhausen Homer A. White. 2d and 4th Tuesday James W. Kennur. Grant W, GuUikson Greenwood.... 1st and 3d Tuesday
Morris
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Haddam
Greensburg
Groat Bond
Girard
Garden City
Location,
-Gypsum City....
Highland
Great Bend
Glen Elder
Constellation.... Freeport Fulton
Name of Lodge.
Washington... 2d and 4th Tuesday
Elk Cofloy
•Charles D. Mcllreo Phillip C. Young Alfred J. Hiiliard •Adrian L. WhicliGar ,
Masters.
George F. McClelland George W. Lockard. William H. Duncan. Andrew A. Fairman.
Secretaries.
Frank P, Hagans
Fred T. Stone
John J. Muth.
James H. Robertson. .lames S. Russell. William Ford. James A. Williams George B. Dent. Sheirl A. Johnson. Earie E. Palmer Gail P. Carey Lcbbous D. Walrad. George P. Leary. *Fred. J. Heide Warren R. White. Larldn B. Davidson. Alvin J. LaBrant Sophus Nutlaiid. Eugene F. Pound. Walter E . Keef....' William S. Coleman Camillo W. Jupc. Richard H. Thompson. Martin SutciifTe. Herman C. Colegrove.... Edward Opie. Robert G. Draper. • Ernst Heinen. Benjamin J. Sharrock. Thomas .T. Scott Carl A. Olson. Homer C. Hunt. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Ralph T. Davis David D. Stuart. Saturday on or bef. ® =.. J. Willis Manon.
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Tluirsday on or bef. ©.... 1st and 3d Tluirsday
Slated Communications,
Cheroltee 1st .and 3d Wednesday ., McPherson..., Saturday on or bef. ® Ist and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Tluirsday Bourbon Anderson ... l.st and 3d Thursday Smith Saturday on or bef. ®.... 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Saturday on or bef. ®.... Crawford Cloud 1st aiid 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Thursday Mitchell 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Sherman 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4th Friday Anderson Friday on or bef. ® Clay Wednesday on or bef.®= Washington... 1st and 3d AVednesday ..
Rice
County.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
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Fortitude lola Blue Valley..
107 38 112
Independence.. lola Irving
Harvey Greenwood. Brown Washington Harper Lyon Keno Pottawatomie Kiowa Ellis Barber Crawford Dickinson Bourbon Brown Doniphan Graham Barton.-. Jackson Ellsworth Dickinson Greeley Brown Elk Sheridan Jackson Stevens Allen Atcliison Keno
Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Star Harper Hartford Friendship.... Havensviile.. Haviland Hays Charity Hepler Kansas Hiattville.... Hiawatha Smithton Millbrook.... Hoisington... Holton Holyrood Cyrus Horace Horton Hope Hoxio Hoyt...., Hugoton Pacific Huron Reno
Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hanover Harper 19;i Hartford 208 Haven 3 4 ' Havensviile.. 409 Haviland 195 H a y s 203 Hazelton 398 Hcplei307 Herington.... 210 Hiattville 35 Hiawatlia 1 Higliland 281 Hill City 331 Hoisington..., 42 Holton 343 Holyrood 288 Hope 352 Horace 326 H o r t o n 1S5 H o w a r d 348 Hoxio 327 H o y t 46(5 H u g o t o n 29 Humboldt.... 72 Huron 140 Hutcliinson..
40 301 185 09 206
2d .and 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st, 3d a n d 5 t h T u e s 2d and 4th S a t u r d a y
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4 t h S a t u r d a y 2d and 4 t h Wednesday.. 2d and 4th F r i d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y ., 2d and 4th F r i d a y T h u r s d a y on or bef. ®... 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st M o n d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® =. 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® 1st T u e s d a y F r i d a y o n or bef. ® 2d and 4th S a t u r d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4th W e d n e s d a y . 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 2d and 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Every Thursday W a l t e r C. Chaney.... J. R o b e r t Byerly J o h n F . Hilton
CarlF. Fey J o h n B . Ackley J e r r y L. Slierrer August Jaedicke, J r George H. P a r k e r George R u m m e l Orpheus E . P e t t i j o h n George E . H a y e s Carlile D.^Evans Charles A. Shively E v e r e t t W. Olson *William T. Cochran T h o m a s W. Storer Jesse D . W a r r e n Simon H . Dock William H. Hargis George W. Pell T h o m a s C; Morrison Benjamin P . Sharlock.... A. Dennis Richter H e r b e r t T. H e m e n w a y . . *Ward T-obdell. George Pickering Lindsoy M . Haile R. Nelson Long F r a n k E. Breneman Morton E . H a m b y W i i m o t A. Rodfleld Albert F . Allen J o h n T. Sullivan
John F. Hoyt.-
E d w a r d H. Stewart. Colmore L. W h i t a k c r .
Christian O l t m a n n s . Willie E . H. B r o t h e r s . Louis N . Reagan J o h n O. Chambers, E a r l y A. Melvin. Ch<arl6sE. Cole. Willia;m J. Waterbur.v. Walter C. Richardsoi', R. L e R o y Jewell. Charles W . Reeder. R o b e r t H . Haberlein. tWilliam C. H a g e m a n n . George L. Skelton. Clarence W . T h o m p s o n . tLutlicr L. Hassenpflug. Arch E . Bruner. Jiimes R. Gordon. R a l p h B . Call. Lorin S. Pitcher. J o h n H. Minnich. Albert A. Peterson. J o h n R. Powell. Lewis A. Kirk. H i r a m A. Gilmore. I r a L. Vinson. Ev.in D . Jones. C u t h b e r t B . Combs. R. Smith Holloway. Oliver M . Anderson. Roscoe C. Miller.
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Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City,. . ivansas City, Kensington
.1 unction City....
.lamestown
Location. ' Tuesday Charles D. Boulls Monday , Solomon M. Holbrool^.... Monday Wednesday .. Henry W. Laffer *.IohnD. Griffln Thursday
Acacia
Douglas
3d Thursday
2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Monday Allen 1st, 3d & 5th Thursday.. Friday on or bef. ® Medicine Valley Barber 2d and 4th Thursday.... Franklin 2d and 4tli Thursday Leavenworth 2d and 4tli Monday Pawnee 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Larned 2d and 4th Satui-day . .. Butler
Pliillips
3d 3d 3d 3d 3d
Masters.
*l]lysesS. G. i'lank *Beniamin V. Pardee
RoscoeE. Peterson
William E. Rowland
Emil F. Mattliiesen Marion P. Leasuro George H.'Busley *George L. Fritz
*Goorge W. Hull 1st. 3d & 5th Tlnirsday.. *"Fred J. Grindrod 1st and 3d Thursday *Donald S. Calderwood .. 2d and 4th Saturday,. *Edward E. Stocltdale E. Grover Schoonhoven 2d and 4tli Tuesday Mile.s.l. Keeton ] St and 3d ]Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. George E. Burl^et 2d and 4th Tuesday Daniel Weyricli, Jr 2d and 4th AVcdnesday.. William C. Mays 2d and 4th Friday Fred Still
and and and and and
Stated Communications.
Cloud . 1st Decatur 1st Hodgeman .... 1st Jewell 1st 1st
County.
Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... Wyandotte.... R. E. Slierman.. Wyandotte.... Smitli..Kensington. Anderson Kingman Edwards Mt. Moriala
Wyandotte Armourrialo
Jamestown
Name of Lodge.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
Austiin 0. Secrest, Thomas J. Boone. Homer 0. Van Horn. Howard C. Tillotson. tl'rank P. Smith. fHenry H. Asher.
John W. McCorniick. Howard L. Clarke. Robert L. Price. Isaac McCuUey.
tCharles G. Lytic. tRobert .1. McFarland. fFrank McDougall. tFred. H. Mcrtel. Charles M. Alspach. Robert C. Splawn. Paul C. Palmer. Fredericlc W. Olicim. Louis E. Mctz. Joseph J. Landes.
W. R. Ansdcll. William P, Noone. • Edwin T. Wilson. Oscar M. Chilcott. Charles H. Govo.
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Leavenworth Leavenworth. Leavenworth, Lebanon Lebo Lenexa Lenora Leon Leonard villo. Leoti Lo R o y Lewis Liberal Liberty Lincoln Lindsborg Linn Linwood Little River... Logan Long Island... Longton Louisburg Lucas Liiray Lyndon Lyons
371 .Maclisvllle ... 106 Madison....... 16 M a n h a t t a n . . . 87 Manlcato 342 M a p l e City... 370 M a p l e Hill..., 28 M a p l o t o n . . . : .
2 10 08 287 152 135 181 223 235 340 27 220 300 123 154 397 170 241 210 204 231 20 243 198 153 101 192 Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Smith Coffey Johnson Norton Butler ;... Riley Wichita Coffey Edwards Seward Montgomery Lincoln McPherson..., Washington .. Leavenworth Rice Phillips Philiips... Elk Miami Russell Russell Osage Rice Stafford Greenwood.... Riley .Tewell Cowley Wabaunsee.... Bourbon
Leavenworth King Solomon .. Hiram Oak Lebo Lenexa Lenora Joppa Garfleld Leoti Neosho Lewis Fargo Liberty Lincoln Lindsborg Fraternal Linwood Corner Stone.... Logan Long Island Longton Peace Blue Hill Luray Euclid Royal
Macksvillo Madison Lafayette Mankato M a p l e City M a p l e Hill Eldora
2d a n d 4th M o n d a y 2d and 4th Tuesday.: 1st and 3d F r i d a y 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y . S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® .. 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® <».
1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y 1st and 3d T h u r s d a y 1st and .'id W e d n e s d a y .. 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y S a t u r d a y on or iief ©.... 2d and 4 t h T h u r s d a y 1st and Hd S a t u r d a y W e d n e s d a y on or bcf. ® 2d and 4 t h M o n d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 2d and 4tli W e d n e s d a y . . 1st and 3d M o n d a y 1st and 3d Tiiursday 2d and 4th T h u r s d a y 1st and 3d W e d n e s d a y .. S a t u r d a y on or bef. ®.... 1st and 3d F r i d a y 2d and 4th T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st and 3d Tlnirsday 2d and 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . 1st and 3d M o n d a y 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y 1st and 3d T u e s d a y 1st and 3d Wednesday.... 2d a n d 4 t h T i i u r s d a y Charles L. S t a r k . Stanley B . Finley. Mordecai S. Amos. Rush B. Nen-bury, A r t h u r G. W a r n e r . A r t h u r N . Winkler. D o n C. Campbell.
Leo F . R y a n . George A. Nelson. H e n r y C. H o e r m a n . O m a r O. Browning. William T. B u r t t . Abram Troup. Charles S. A d a m s . J o s e p h C. Mitchell. R o y C. Fowler. Charles W. McNolly. William S. Wallace. R o y W . Wright. Waid E . Wolf. D. Blaine H e r m a n Carl E . Gunnerson H e n r y J. Mcierkord Daniel W. Brown M a r k P . Raraago F r a n k J, H a r p e r A r t h u r D. Holliday Wiiliam C. Beverlin Ben,jarain F . C a m p b e l l . H a r r y Ef, Sperry '. *Prcd Good Charles W . Lyon Elmer E. Monroe Lodoit D . H c a r n Victor E . Larson Jacob Lund E u g e n e M . Tyler J e r e m i a h M . Bowman.. James Tod George H. Nogle
t E d w a r d W . Osgood. t E l m e r McCool. t G e o r g c Walter Leak. Walter D . Isom. T h o m a s L. Lewis. Perce L. Jones. William L. Leidig. Wiiliam J. M a r t i n . P e t e r J. Stafford. David J. Davis. Click Fockele. Wiiiiam S. L y m a n . J a m e s G. Aiilt. •
•Benjamin F . Heis *Edmund H. Terry •Joseph F . Seymour Lealon M . W a r d F r a n k J. George R a y m o n d M . Moody.. Thomas N . Moore Lauren D . Rigg Charles F . Jolmson J a m e s T. F o r d F r a n k W. S c h m i t t R a y G..Jenkins T h o m a s S. Lock
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Name of Lodge.
Milan Mlltonvalo Minneapolis
Mundon
Mulllnvillo
Mulliaville.
Mound City MoiindJ idgo Moundridge Mound Valley... Mount Hope Mount Hope
Morrill
Milan
McPherson Webb .. Medicine Lodge Delta
Location.
Stated Communications.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. 2d and 4lh Tuesday Saturday on or bef.'® •=.. 1st and 3d Tuesday
McPherson.... 1st and 3d Monday Wed. on or bef. ® = Sedgwiclc .... Wed. on or bef. ® o 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st Yind 3d Wednesday . 2d and 4th Wednesday..
Elk Allen
Cloud
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Thursday on or after ® .. .lefterson McPherson.... 2d and 4th Saturday
Crawford
McPherson.... 2d and 4th Tuesday Marshall 1st. and -Sd Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday
County.
Orniond Hamilton. Oscar T. Thom. Burton B. Craig. John A. Decker, Jr. James V. Lee. GeorgeH. Moss. Jesse E. Flint. Price Fcssondcn. John J. Boman. Harry M. Saunders. Horace M cKay.
AVilliam M. Seibert. AlljcrtV. Norlin. Joseph T. Tcmplcnian. Oscar A. Brown. Fred R. Co.v.
Ralph Br.van. S. Milton Irwin.
Secretaries.
Thomas W. Pearson Stanton R. Bryan
Homer B. iCirk. German O. Lewellyn. Anthony A. Ruckcr. •Benjamin W. Kuchera .. Doyle B. MuUiUin,
Marvin O. Mayginnes....
Burton K. Kilbournc Francis L. Wadman William 1. Hanimel Owen A. Hunsicker Bertrand D. Hopkins
Ellis B.Nowboki
Frank V. Tllingworth
Joseph 0 . Davenport
Martin T>. Mansfield
Masters.
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Parker Parkerville
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Oneida Osage City Osawatomle
Okoto Olathe
Oak Hill Oakley
Norton NortonvlUe Norwich
Now Albany Newton Nickerson
14 03 IS 400 02 105
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19 188 323 141 24
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334 2.53 180
191 130 81 142 43 317 199 260 319
Np,toma 94 Neodosha H?, Neosho Falls
•549 ;i9()
110
Atchison Republic
Jellerson Kingman 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d. Wednesday .. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. 1st and 3d Monday
Parkerville
Bidgeway
Morris
Franlilin
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday
2d and 4tli Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday ,,., 1st and 3d Monday
John A. Hamm Abraham L. Nolin...: James K. McKenzie
William Malcolm Frank Randall Charles A. Wilson Ray Eley Samuel E. Ferguson... lay D. Crum *John C. WilUamson... NilsR. Ohrn James R. McCurdy... Eli B. Roadhouse David Grayson Brastus A. Milliken... •Levi T. Larson Roscoe R. Redmond., Clyde H. Vail Torrance E. Donley...
Ralph A. Allison John J. Chaloupka Christian Madsen George C. Pitney : Guy C. McKinley William D. Miner, Jr.. •Irving P. Belden John W. Petty Raphael A. Cook 1st and 3d Tliursday William E. Bereman.. Tliursday on or bef. ®.... Jesse J. Pool 2d and 4tla Wednesday.. John B. Wray 1st and 3d Thursday Carrol C. Bagan Lorenzo D. Henson
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday Thursday on or bef. ®.... 2d and 4th Tuesday
Mountain Slope Olteto Marsliall Olathe Pottawatomie 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Wednesday.... Signal 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Osage Valley 1st and 3d Thursday,,. 2d and 4th Tuesday .Teflerson 1st and 3d Tliursday 1st and 3d Thursday
Oak Hill
Mount Zion
New Albany Newton
Woodson Walnut Valley.. Ness
Muscotah
George M. Coplin. William C. Dysart. | Earl C. Reeves.
Hiram B. Gordon. Clifton A. Spencer. Edwin W. Coldren. Henry C. Waters, Jr. Roland C. Fay. Hugh H. Seneker. Robert L. Steibler. . Albert B. Crane. Charles S. Bixby. James J. Hays. Albert J. Buck. Robert H. Montgomery. tBarUis Romstedt. Harry W. Fessenden. Charles E. Blackburn. Alfred Owens.
Harry M. Turner. William F. Sliipman. John F. Duwe. James A. Songer. William L. Harris. Hayes Floyd. Earl G. Hoverstock. Alfred L. Morris. Benjamin O. Hagen. Charles W. Arnold. Clyde E. Flanders. Grove B. Seeley. Perry Brunstetter. George F. Washburn.
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162 395
SaHordvllle
Riley
"Walnut City ,
2d and 4th Wednesday.. William J. Deitrich 1st and 3d Thursday
Henry E. Burlce. William C. Obley.
Charles E. Van Vleck.
Harold Goblc.
Walter M.Eagle. Lisle McElhinncy.
Roscoe C. Lasley. Earl. T. Gillespie. DeLanson A. N. Chase.. AViliiam C. Blaker. 1st and 3d Tuesday Harry D. Ullum 1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or bef. ®.... Benjamin F. Highflll ' 2d and 4th Saturday Samuel T. Holcomb Charles R. Mawdslcy. 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday.. Manfred B. Denney 2d and 4th Thursday
Wyandotte.... Friday on or bef. ® ^ .... Thomas H. Attebury Shawnee 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Rush 1st and 3d Tuesday
Riley Riley
tHertell S. Fitch.
Secretaries.
William H. H. Grinter ... Edgar J. Close. Edmond C. Tacliwell •Albert B. Coburn tJamosE. Dunlap.
1st and 3d Tuesday; 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. Tuesday on or bef. ® •=..
Pratt Pratt Comanche
Franldin Atcliison
Masters. *Warren J. Hcdman *Peter 0 . Smith
304 166 344 150 333 111 215 177
Powhattan Kilwinning Rob Morris
Phillipsburg Piper
Staled Communications.
2d and 4th Monday Saturday on or bef. ® 1st and 3d Monday .lofTerson 2d and 4th Thursday.... Thursday on or bef. ®.... Phillips Wyandotte.... 1st and 3d Saturday Crawford 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday ' Bourbon
County.
1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday
Pratt
Potter
Plains
Phllllpsburg Piper
Parsons Pawnoo Station Godfrey
Location.
270 410
117 124 120 415 184 385 187 367 200 88 41 4 363 265 332 384
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Salina Santa Fe Virginia Scammon Lebanon Anthem ScottsvlUe Scranton Vesper Sedgwick Seneca Severance Twin Grove Sharon Springs. Shawnee Lake Sincerity Western Star... Soldier Solomon City... Haven Spearvllle Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Sterling St. Francis Ionic Pottawatomie... Newahcuba Summerfleld Sylvan Grove... Sylvia; Syracuse
Thayer...., Henri Topeka Orient
Salina Santa Fe Savonburg Scammon Scandia Scott City ScottsvlUe Scranton Sedan Sedgwick Seneca Severance Sovery Sharon Springs. Sliawnee Silver Lake Simpson Smith Center... Soldier Solomon South Haven SpoarvlUe Spivey Spring Hill Stafford Sterling St. Francis St. John St. Marys Stockton Summerfleld Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse
Thayer Tonganoxie.. Topeka Topeka..
60 312 315 351 221 284 249 407 130 13!) 39 313 213 417 54 50 214 174 240 105 157 388 347 56 252 171 404 254 52 189 354 359 391 309
149 190 17 fil I
William I, Smith 1st and 3d Tuesday Frederick G. Bergen 1st and 3d Saturday Thursday on or bef. ® .... Preston L.'Simpson 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
Henry D. Maitland. James A. Schilling.
Hugo H. Rauschelbach.
FredH. Ricketts.
tJames K. Hughes. fHarry V. Cochran.
Sol Weil.
Thomas F. Borland.
tGeorge D. Adams.
Edwin C. Eagles. Alberts. Neill . Leavenworth Saturday on or bef. ® =>.. tCarlW.NelUs. 1st and 3d Wednesday .. •Ellsworth B. Sewell, Jr.. tEvan Davis. 1st and 3d Friday
Hamilton
Marshall
Iso and 3d Wednesday.... Thursday on or bef. ®.... Mitchell ....... 1st and 3d Thursday Smith 1st and 3d Tuesday . 2d and 4th Thursday Dickinson 1st Tuesday Ford 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Saturday on or bet. ® Stafford 1st and 3d Thursday Bice Cheyenne .... 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Stafford
1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. 2d and 4th Tuesday Harry W.Whitlatch 2d and 4th Monday Chautauqua.. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday Doniphan Monday or on bef. ® , Greenwood.... 2d and 4th Tuesday
Republic Scott Mitchell
Allen
•Richard H. Cravens 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Saturday Thursday on or bef. ® <=
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Communications.
Masters.
1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
John W. Bingham. David B . Pyle. A. Vern Jones. Joseph E. Smith.
Joseph H . Johnson.
E u g e n e S. T a l c o t t .
AVilliam A. lies.
David W. Landls.
S m i t h W. C a r t e r .
Secretaries.
George M . J o h n s t o n . f J o h n S. Stephens. Russell R. Dodderidge. E m i l IJ. M a r k e r .
William I. T h o m p s o n ....
"William E Grubor J o s e p h H . McGauhoy....
A r t h u r W. L y n n . Charles A. Smith.
J. H a r r y Barley. H e n r y C. Willson. James T. Matthews Michael B auer, J r . Frederick W. Lobmiller.. Charles H . M c D u m o .
William S. Henderson....
W a r r e n J . Williams
William P . Vallance
S a t u r d a y on or before ®.. BenjamlD L. Yockoy 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y
• R o b e r t Bad.sky 2d a n d 4tli T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y Benjamin H . Bornhouser 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y .* 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y ,, . A r t h u r E . D u d n e y 1st M o n d a y a n d 2d S a t . . H e n r y D . Strong Grover ICing 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y Benjamin H . O u n b a r
Slated
1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Clay 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® Wallace Wallace Wallace M o n d a y on or lief. ® Walnut Vulcan Crawford S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® Wamogo Wamego P o t t a w a t o m i e 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .. Washington W a s h i n g t o n .. 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y Watorvlllo Marshall 1st a n d ' 3 d T h u r s d a y Doniphan S a t u r d a y on or bof. ® '=•.. Coirey 1st a n d 3 d T u o s d a y Wolr Black D i a m o n d Cherokee 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y Wellington WelUington 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y WoUsvlllo Wellsville Franklin Westmoreland.... W e s t m o r e l a n d .. P o t t a w a t o m i e 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y Westphalia Anderson Wetmore Wetmore S a t u r d a y on or bef. ® «».. W h i t e Church.... Delaware W y a n d o t t e . . . . 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y W h i t e City White City 2d a n d 4 t h F r i d a y .. . . W h i t e Cloud Doniphan W h i t e Cloud 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y ,
Wa-Keeney Wakeneld
402 148 300 377 318 220 75 104 85 04 244 274 150 350 257 305 53 00 380 78
•Wa-Koonoy WakeOeld
Valley Contor.... Valley. Center.. Sedgwick Valloy Falls Valley Falls .Teflerson Vermillion Vermillion
Tyro
304 21 320
Montgomory
Troy
Troy
Bourbon
-Shawnee Shawnee Woodson Butler Doniphan
County.
Golden Rule
Name of Lodge.
Topeka (North)
Location.
115 230
00 225 121 30 55 358 380
No.
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Yates Center
Winfleld
White Water Whiting Wichita Wichita.-. Wichita Williamsburg,.. Wilmore Wllsoy Wilson Winchester
Gilead
Winfleld
Wilsey
61- -1805 Lincoln St. .•14- —Merriam. «()- - I l l So. Front St. (iS--2004 S. 4th. 7 0 - —Wakarusa. S 4 - —McLouth. 8 6 - -507 N. Emporia St. 9 0 - -119 Stephens St. 9 2 - -Route 3, Fort Scott. 9 6 - -Route 1, Bethel. 9 9 - -1734 N. Waco Ave. 110--1409 S. Main St. 117--120 N. 30th.
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MASTERS. *Posioffice Addresses. 335--Bushong. 337--Lorraine. 338--Mildred. 352--Tribune. 369--2804 N. 18th St. 376--Kingstown. 382--Delavan. 385--Basehor. 387--Route No. 3, Mayetta. 392--Olsburg. 398--Walnut. 408--Franklin. • SECRETARIES. iPostoffice Addresses. No. 2 - - P . O. Box 125. 3 - -1504 Central Ave. 6 - -1244 Tennessee St. 9 - -Lawrence Nat'l Bank Bldg 1 0 - -420 Delaware St. 1 2 - -Masonic Temple. 1 7 - -109 W. 6th St. 1 8 - - P . O. Box 324. 3 5 - -512 Shawnee St. 4 7 - -Bronson. 6 0 - -Route 6, Topeka.
William Leslie.
SECRETARIES. No. •\Posiofflce Addresses. 51—1400 Topeka Ave. 54—Merriam. 59—Milo. 60—^P. O. Box 118. 68—811 S. Kiowa St. 86—Northern Bldg. 90—1219 N. Jackson St.' 96—Route 1, Bethel. 99—211 S. Main. 110—1607 Fuller St. 117—1611 Corning. 158—913 S. Seventh. 225—605 Jackson St. 271—1029 Paciflc Ave. 272—Court House. 303—Eaton Hotel. 312—Sublette. 322—3506 Ruby Ave. 333—35 Henning Ave. 365—Route No. 3, Leavenworth. 368—Freeport. 369—3021 N. 22d St. 374—R. F. D. No. 3, Alta Vista, 385—Bonner Springs. 398—R. F. D. No. X, 413—Haggard.
2d and 4th Wednesday.. Clare S. Lockwood
Kingman
No
1st and 3d Wednesday ..
Saturday on or bef. ®.... *Benjamin F. Atkisson....
Frank E. McCurdy tWllliamH.McColn. •Clifford O. Avcy *Chenault C. Gentry tJohn J. Fegtly. *Hugh W.Gill ;... Herbert R. Smith. William N. Waters George R. Mitchell. *Eoger 0. Tompkins Roy L.Ward *Edwln M. Sheldon Francis B. Thurstin tDavid O. Watts. *CharlesE. Davis
Woodson
Bourbon
1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or bef. ® <=., Sedgwick 2d and 4th Tuesday Sedgwick 1st and 3d Monday Sedgwick 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Franklin 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Comanche 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3A Monday Ellsworth 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Jefferson Saturday on or bef. ®.... McPherson... 1st and 3d Saturday
Butler
MASTERS. *Postofflce Addresses. 124-—Arcadia. 126-- R . F. D. No. 1. . 128-—Belleville. 130-—Whiting. 138-- R . R. No. 25, Valencia 153-- R . P. D. No. 2. 157-—Hunncwell. 158--308 Commercial. 1 0 6 - —May Day. 183--Harlan. 209-—Bavaria. 210-—Prescott. 214--Asherville. 225--722 Lane St. 247--Lyons. 260--Aetna. 271- -415 N. 18th St. 272--725 Parallel. 296--R. R. No. 3. 299--Partridge. 303- -324 N. Topeka Ave. 313- -Bendena. 315- -Elsmore. 322- -1641 Woodland Plvfl. 323- -Sabetha. 3 3 3 - -1618 Stinson.
No.
Wichita Albert Pike
Whiting
*Posioffice Addresses. No. 2 - -709 Middle St. 3 - -810 Greeley. (i- -837 Massachusetts St. 7 - -439 West 2d St. 9 - -Lawrence Nat'l Bank Bldg. 1 0 - -414 Pine St.. 1 2 - —424 Commercial. 1 3 - -Soldier. 1 7 - -210 E. 11th St. 1 « - -131 S. Main St. 2 2 - -Olivet. 4 7 - —Uniontown. 4 8 - - R . F. D. No. 1, Monrovia.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. Name. No. Acacta 9 Active 158 Adams 68 Advance 114 Albert P i k e . . . . . 303 Alden 308 Allen 335 Alma 161 Alpha 282 Alta Vista 857 Altoona 118 Amerlcus ...'.... 109 Anchor 224 Anthem 284 Anthony 200 Apollo 297 Arcadia 329 Arcana 31 Argonla 285 Arma 408 Armourdale 271 Ashland 277 Ashlar 344 Attica ; 262 Atwood 164 Auburn 33 Avon 805 Axtell 284 Barney 279 Baxter 71 Seattle 259 Belle Plalne .... 178 Belleville 129 rienedlct 403 Benevolent..... 88 Bea Hur 322 Bennington 180 Beulah 291 Black Dlnmond 274 Blue Hill 198 Blue Rapids 169 Blue Valley 112 BoUng...' 365 Bonner Springs 3B0 Bourbon 288 Bralnerd 280 3rookvllle 209 Buffalo 379 Burlington 68 B u r r Oak 178 Burrton 182 Cat)le 299 •Caney 324 Oanopy 248 Canton 197 Carbondale 70 Carson 132 Cawker City.... 125 Cedar 103 Center 147 Charity 263 Chase 247 Ohautauqu* 355 Cherokee 119 Cherry vale 137 Chetopa 73 Clrclevllle 20 Clay Center 134 OIlftoD 122
-Locati07i. Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmore. Alta Vista. • Altoona. Amerlcus. WllUnnisburg. Scott. Anthony. Ellis.. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonla. Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Blley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell. Dlghton. Baxter Springs. Beattle. Belle Plalne. Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas Olty, Bennington. Bunker Hill. •Weir City. Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Bollng. Bonner Springs. Bronson. White Water. BrookvlUe. Buffalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton. Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marlon. Hazelton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Clrclevllle. Clay Center. Clifton.
Name. No. Climax 411 Clinton 233 Coats 394 Codell 418 Comanche 296 Constellation... 06 Ooolldge..., 316 Corinthian 79 Corner Stone... 219 Cosmos 278 Council Grove.. 38 Coyvllle 67 Crescent 133 Cuba 862 Cyrus 288 Delnvan 376 Delaware 96 Delphian 44 Delphos 202 Delta 77 Denlson 372 DeSoto.... 40 Devon 93 Dexter 156 DIrlgo 226 Doric 83 Douglass 161. Dover 138 Downs 204 Dwight 874 Easton 45 Edna 345 Eldora 28 Elllnwood 217 Ellsworth 146 Emerald.. 289 Eminence 205 Emmett 387 Emporia 12 Ensign 413 Equity 181 Erie 76 Euclid 101 Eureka 88 Excelsior 116 Fargo 300 Farmers ,166 Fidelity 100 Formoso 336 Fortitude 107 Foatoria 392 Frankfort 67 Fraternal 170 Frederick 387 Freeport 389 Friendship 206 Frontier 104 Fulton 210 Galena 194 Galva 251 Gardner 66 Garfleld 235 Gaylord 183 Geneseo 361 Gllead 144 Glrard 93 Glasco 282 Glen Elder 294
' Location. Climax. Burden. Coats. Codell. Coldwater. Fredonla. Coolldge. Burllngame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyvllle. Arkansas City. Cuba. Hope. Dclavan. White Church. Garnett. Delphds. Medicine Lodge. Denlson. DeSoto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwlght. Easton. Edna. Mapleton. ElUiiwood. Ellsworth. Lakln. Eakrldge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Fontana. Erie. Lyndon. Pleasanton. Unlontown. Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formoso. Independence. Fostorla. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick Freeport. Haven. Washington. Fulton. Galena." Galva. Gardner. LeonardvlUe. Gaylord. Geneseo. Yates Center. Glrard. Glasco. Glen Elder
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-18. ,.i\'ame. Godfrey Golden Rule Goodland Gove C i t y Gralnfleld G r a n d View Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf. Greenwood G y p s u m Olty . . .
No. 124 90 321 302 381 376 15 211 232 163 328
Location. Pawnee Station North Topeka. Goodland. Gove City. Gralnfleld. Bucklln. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. F a l l River. G y p s u m Olty.
Halcyon HalsteaU Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Haven Havensville .... Havlland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hlattvllle Hiawatha Highland Hiram Holslngton Holton Holyrood Home Hope .*... Horace Horton llo.\lo Hoyt Hugoton Huron
120 46 301 185 311 94 206 193 157 31 409 195 314 190 398 Ill 216 35 290 68 831 42 313 89 1.55 352 326 348 327 406 72
Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenw'rth. Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. South Haven. Havensvllle. Havlland. Hays. Grldley. Tonganoxle. Hepler. RossvUle. HIattvllle. Hiawatha. Green. Leavenworth. Holslngton. Holton. Holyrood. Centralla. Howard. Hoi'ace. Horton. Ho.xlo. Hoyt. Hugoton. Huron.
Ionic lola
: . . 254 St. .Tohn. 38 l o l a .
Jamestown Jefferson Jennings Jewell Joppa
227 84 360 11 -223
.Tamestown. Winchester. Jennings. Jewell City. Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Klckapoo Kilwinning Klncald K i n g David King Solomon's. Kiowa Klrwln
307 272 405 102 4 265 338 416 10 283 175
Herlngton; K a n s a s Clt.y. Kensington. GofTeyvlUe. Potter. Pratt. Klncald. Chanute. Leavenworth. Greensburg. Klrwln.
LaOrosse LaOygne Lafayette LaHarpe.. Lake Landmark Lane Lamed Latham Lawrence Leavenworth... Lebanon Lebo
330 61 16 325 50 218 339 107 401 6 2 221 152
LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandla. Lebo.
691
KANSAS.
Name. Lenexa Lenora Leotl Lewis Liberty Lincoln Llndsborg Llnwood Logan Long Island Longton Lotus Luray Lyra
No. 135 181 340 220 123 1,54 397 241 264 231 26 286 153 256
Location. Lenexa. Lenora. Leotl. Lewis. Liberty. Lincoln. Llndsborg. Llnwood. Logan. Long Island.. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey 48 MacksvlUe 371 Madison 196 Mankato 87 M a p l e City 342 Maple Hill 370 Marmaton 245 Marquette 353 MarysvlUe 91 Mayetta 393 McQracken 58 McDonald 383 McKlnley 41 McPherson 172 M e d i c i n e Vall'y. 260 M e l o d y .; 400 Melvern 22 Memphis 108 Merklen -236 Meridian 126 Milan 2-55 Mlllbrook. .....281 Mlltonvale 242 Minneapolis 143 .Mistletoe 26S Mollne 267 Morland 414 Morrill 373 Morton 2.58 Mound City 33 Moundridge" 346 M o u n t a i n Slope 186 M o u n t H o p e . . . 238 M o u n t M o r i a h . 179 M o u n t "Vernon, 145 M o u n t Zlon 266 Mulberry 261 Mulllnvllle 399 Mulvane 201 Munden 128 Muscotah 116 Mystic Tie 74
Efllngham. Macksvllle. Madison. Mankato. M a p l e City. Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. Marysvllle. -Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. McPherson. L a k e City. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Merlden. Elk Falls. Milan. H i l l City. Mlltonvale. Minneapolis. Conway Springs. Moline. Morland. Morrill. Cheney. M o u n d City. Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Belolt. NortonvUle. Mulberry Grove. Mulllnvllle. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtall Narka Natoma Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton Nlckerson N i n e Mile Nlnnescah Norcatur Norton Norwich
310 349 390 13 27 189 81 142 43 49 230 317 199 319
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. I-eRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nlckerson Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
Oak Oak H i l l Oakley Occidental Oketo
287 334 253 207 25
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo.
PROCEEDINGS
692 Aame. JS'o, Olathe 19 Olive 350 Olive B r a n c h . . . 212 Onaga ISS Oneida 323 Orient 51 Osage V a l l e y . . . 24 Oskaloosa 14 Ottawa 18 Oxford 165
Location. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatonile. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Oxford.
Puclflc 29 Palestine 127 Palmyra 23 Paola 37 Paradise.-. 290 Parker 341 Parkervllle 108 Parsons 117 Patmos W Peace 243 Perrv 415 P h l l l l p s b u r g . . . 184 Piper 3S5 Pittsburg 187 Plains -..mi Polar Star â&#x20AC;˘. 130 P o t t a w a t o m i e . . 52 Powhattan 353 P r a i r i e Q u e e n . . 176 Preston 283 Protection 384 Prudence 100
Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plalnvllle. Parker. ParkervUle. Parsons. El Dorado. Loulsburg. Perr.y. Phllllpsbure. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. M a r y s . Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Columbus.
Quenemo Cjulnter
270 Q,uenemo. 410 ( J u l n t e r .
Randall Reno Rldgeway RlslngSun Robinson Rob Morris R.E.Sherman.. Rosedale Royal Russell
304 140 82 8 159 332 309 333 V.f> 177
Randall. Hutchinson. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. K a n s a s City. Rosedale. Ijyons. Russell.
Sahetha SaffordvlUe Salem Sallna Saltvllle Samaria Santa Fe Saqul Scammon Scottsvllle Scranton Sedgwick Seneca Severance Sharon Springs Shawnee Signal Slloam .Slncerlt.v Sralthton Soldier Solomon Spearvllle
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 .39 313 417 64 141 225 214 1 240 103 3SS
Sabetha. Saffordvllle. Esbon. Snilna. Barnard. Wilson. Santa Fe. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsvllle. Scranton. Sedgwick. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs. Shawnee. Osage C i t y . Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier. .Solomon C i t y . Spearvllle.
OF THE yame. Splvey Spring Hill St. B e r n a r d S a i n t F r a n c i s .. St.Johns St. T h o m a s Stafford Star Sterling Stohrvllle Sumner Summerfleld ... Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse
February, yo. 347 56 222 404 113 306 252 69 171 368 2a3 364 86 85 359 301 309
Location. Spivey. Spring Hill. D o d g e City. Saint Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Hanover. Sterling. Bluff C i t y . Caldwell. Summerfleld. Wichita. Watervllle. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse.
Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrlan Tyro Union Unity Urbana
237 149 17 30 55 3.58 82 213 246 386 7 273 239
McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. G a r d e n City. Tyro. J u n c t i o n City. Clear Water. Urbana.
V a l l e y C e n t e r .. Valley F a l l s . . . . Vermillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan
364 21 320 136 315 229
Valley Center. Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut.
Waknrusa Wa-Keenev Wakefield Waldron Wallace WalnutOlty.... Walnut Valley. Waniegb Washington Wathena Waverlv Webb Wellington Wellsvllle Western Star... Westmoreland. Wetmore WhiteCltv White Cloud.... Whiting Wichita Wllmore Wllsev WIndom Wlnfleld Woodson Wyandotte Xenla Zenda Zeredatha
402 l48 396 377 31S 215 191 75 5 64 244 275 1.50 .356 174 2.57 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 276 no 121 3 47 378 80
Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefield. Waldron. Wollace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Watbena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. Wellsville. S m i t h Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. WhIteCity. W h i t e Cloud. Whiting. Wichita. Wllmore. Wllsey. Wlndom. Wlnfleld. Toronto. K a n s a s City. Xenia. Zenda. Cottonw'd Falls.
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-18
693
KANSAS,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County^ Allen
Name.
Location,
No.
Pacific
lola
29 38 325 246 315
Virginia
212 44 2U 338 305
Klncaid
Klncaid
5 158 48 72 4 116
Chnrity
.
L a k e City Medicine Lodge
268 278 260 77
Medicine Valley Delta
217 15 331
Fort Scott
;
Hlattvllle
Hlattvllle
268 92 8 210 108 216 28 124 116 47
Morrill
185 35 326 373 363 159
Fulton
Pawnee Station
Moriill
M y s t i c Tie
;
White Water
Cheyenne
74 151 97 401 223 30 280
Cottonwood Falls Saffordville
Zeredatha Saffordville
80 395
Elgin
Olive
355 350 136
.
AVeIr City
Black Diamond ...:
71 100 194 351 274
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
404
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THE
February,
L I S T OF L O D G E S B Y C O U N T I E S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; C o n t i n u e d . County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Clark.
Ashland
Ashland .
277
Clay..
Clay Center Clifton . . . : Green Oak Hill Wakelleld.......
Clay Center. Clifton H i g h l a n d ... Oak Hill Wakefleld...
134 122 298 334 390
Cloud
Clyde Concordia : Glasco Jamestown Mlltonvale
Prairie Queen , St. John's Glasco .Taniestown Mlltonvale
176 113 292 227 242
Coffey,
Burlington Gridley JjCbo
Le Roy Waverly
Burlington Hebron Lebo Neosho Waverly
66 314 152 27 314
Comanche .
Ooldwater Protection Wilnioro
Comanche . Protection . Wilmore ...
20S 384 412
Cowley .
Arkansas City.. Burden Dexter Maple City Wlnfleld
Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City. Wlnfleld ...
188 2S3 166 342 110
Crawford.
Arcadia Arma ...: Cherokee '.. Glrard Hepler McCune Mulberry Grove Pittsburg Walnut : ...
Arcadia... Arma Cherokee. Girurd .... Hepler..".. Temple .. Mulberry. Pittsburg. Vulcan ...
329 408 119 98 398 237 261 187 229
Decatur .
Jennings Oberlln Norcatur
Jennings Mountain Slope. Norcatur
860 186 817
Dickinson .
Abilene Merington Hope Solomon City ..
Benevolent. Kansas Cyrus Solomon ...
98 307 288 105
Doniphan .
Doniphan Highland Severance Troy Wnthena White Cloud . . . .
Arcana Smith ton Severance ... Troy Wnthena White Cloud.
31 1 313 55 (54 78
Douglas.
Baldwin Eudora Lawrence Lawrence
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia
Edwards
Kinsley Lewis E l k Falls Grenola Howard Longton Moline
Mt.Morlah. Lewis
179 220
Meridian. Canopy... Hope Longton.. Moline
126 248 155 26 267
Elk
23
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-18.
695
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
iVame.
No. 297 195
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays Ellsworth Holvrood Wilson
Apollo Hays E l l s w o r t h .. Holyrood... Samaria
F i n n e y . ..
Garden Cltj-...
Tyrlan
246
Ford
B u c k l i n ..' B o d g e City . . . . SpearvlUe ....
G r a n d View St. B e r n a r d SpearvUle .
376 222 388
Franklin.
Ijane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona WellsvUle Williamsburg
Lane Ottawa Melody iMcKlnley .. WellsvUle.. Anchor
339 18 400 41 356 224
Geary
J u n c t i o n City
Union
Gove
Gove C i t y Grniiifleld Quinter
Gove C i t y . . Grainfleld.. Quinter
302 381 410
Graham
H i l l City Morland Cimarron
Mlllbrook.. Morland
283 414
Preston Ensign
283 413
Horace
352
Climax Fidelity Greenwood. Madison .... Twin Grove Hamilton...
411 106 168 196 213 801
Coolldge Syracuse ...
316 309
Anthnnv ... Attica S t o h r v i l l e .. Freeport ... Harper W a l d r o n ...
200 262 206 377
Burrton Halstead Newton Sedgwick
Burrton Halstead ... Newton..... Sedgwick...
46 142 189
Haskell
Santa Fe
Santa Fe ...
812
Hodgeman
Jetmore
Alpha
282
Jackson
Olr clevllle Denison Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka Soldier Whiting
Circleville.. Denison .... Holton Hoyt Mayetta Polar Star.. Soldier Whiting....
20 872 42 827 393 130 240 250
Ellis
Gray
Ensign Greeley
146 343
Horace Greenwood
Hamilton. Harper
Harvey
Climax Eureka Fall River Madison Severy Hamilton ..... Coolldge Syracuse Anthony Attica Bluff C i t y Freeport Harper Waldron
PROCEEDINGS
696
OF THE
February,
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Name.
Location.
No.
Jefferson.
Merlden Nortonvllle ., Oskaloosa McLouth Valley Kails , Winchester .. Perry
Merlden Mt. Zlon Oskaloosa Ly ra Valley Falls Jefferson . . . . Perry
Jewell
Burr Oak. Esbon Formoso , . . Jewell City. Mankato . . . Randall . . . .
Burr Oak. Salem Formoso . Jewell Mankato . R a n d a l l ..
Johnson.
De Soto Edgerton... Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill ,
De S o t o Edgerton... Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill.
. 40 127 65 135 19 54 66
Kearny
Lakln
Emerald ...
289
Kingman .
Kingman . Norwich.. Splve.y Zenda
JSlnnescah . Norwich.... Splvey Zenda
230 319 347 • 378
Greensburg . Havlland ... Mulllnvllie..
Kiowa H a v l l a n d .. Mulllnvllie
293 409 399
Labette .
Chetopa Edna Mound Valley . Oswego Parsons
C h e t o p a . .. Edna Landmark . Adams Parsons
73 345 218 63 117
Lane Leavenworth.
Dlghton .
Barney
279
Bollng Ea.ston Fort Leavenworth . Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth LI nwood :.. Tonganoxle
Bollng Easton Hancock N i n e Mile L e a v e n w o r t h .. K i n g Solomon's Hiram Llnwood Henri
366 45 311 49 2 10 68 241 190
Barnard Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
Saltvllle Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
154 359
Linn.
Blue Mound ., La Cygne.... Mound City. Parker Pleasanton..
Lotug L a Cygne Mound City... Parker Eureka
61 33 341
r.ogan.
Oakley
Oakley.
263
Lyon . .
Allen Anierlcus . Emporia . Hartford .
Allen Anierlcus . Emporia . Hartford .
886 109 12 183
236 266 14 256 21 84 415 178 • 228 336 11 87 304
GRAND
1917-18.
LODGE
OF
697
KANSAS.
IiiST OF L O D G E S B Y COUNTIES—Con^inwed. Locatio7i.
County.
Name.
Florence
Axtell Beattle
1I4 147 120
Axtell Frankfort Blue V a l l e y
Oketo Summerfleld
Oketo Summerfleld
Watervllle
Plains
234 259 16» 67 112 91 25
354 320 86
Wlndom
\
No.
Webb Plains
197 251 172 34« 278 358 397 276 367 131 243 24 87
Mitchell
Belolt Glen E l d e r ScottsvlUe
ScottsvlUe ,
CoffeyvlUe ElkClty Ijlberty Tvro
Ijlberty Tyro
Dwlght
Dwlght
W h i t e City WUsey
W h i t e Olty WUsey
Morris
324 137 102 132 107 123 38 374 168 382 89 13 323 182 39 53
_
NesB
145 125 294 214 249
Erie Thaver
Erie Thayer
Ness C i t y
W a l n u t Valley
103 76 149 239 416 191
PROCEEDINGS
698
OF THE
February,
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
Name*
No. 310 181 199 7i» 70 101 22 141 62 270 407
iiluclld Signal
207 204 390 160 180 202 143
Bennington'
167
Phillips
Kiiwin
175 264 231 184 387 392 34 188 52 75 257
St. Marys. Pratt
394 265 332
Pratt
164 383
Cable Friendship Svlvia
Sylvia Turon
Belleville
Belleville Cuba
Munden
Alden Chase
Rice Little River
Roval
:.... \.
299 208 140 43 391 358 129 362 128 349 221 308 247 337 361 219 192 171
GRAND LODGE OF
1917-18.
699
KANSAS.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. Location.
County.
Natne. Garfield
No. 235 16 166 344 2flO
189 418 330 58 216
Bunker Hill
291 198 153 177
Russell
209 328 60
Scott City
284 258 273 238 364 86 99 30S
Mount Hope
300 32 138 HI 50 17 51 90 225 402 348 321 183 405 287 •
174
371 252 254 406 285 173 203 269 255 201 165 157 150
Conway Springs
Thomas
Colby
St.Thomas
306
700
PROCEEDINGS
L I S T OF L O D R E S B Y CovatiKS— County.
February,
OF THE
Continued. No.
JVame.
Location,
148 Alta Vista
AltaVista
Maple Hill
Maple Hill
161 357 205 370
Sharon Springs
Sharon Springs
318 417
Dlrlgo Star
232 226 69 170 104 340
Wichita
118 403 379 57 95 94 81
Wilson Ooyvllle
Buffalo Coyvllle
82 121 144
Gllead Bonner Springs
Wyandotte K a n s a s City K a n s a s City K a n s a s City Piper
R o g e r E. S h e r m a n Piper '
White Church
Helaware
•
366 3 271 272 322 369 385 333 96
Burlington
N'ame.
Atchison Johnson
Sedgwick
County.
Bluff City
1870
1808 1858
1800
18C6
Disp. Jiet'd.
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct.
02 253 285 20 30 37
Amerlcus Andale Chtkaskla St. J o h n s
Shawnee
9 Oct. 19, 1857 33T Feb. 18, 1891 313 F e b . 20, 1889
Remarks.
Charter ' Surrendered.
( Consolidated w i t h Mt. H o p e Lodge N o . i 238, F e b . 2,1894.
Remarks.
j D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a \ t l o n G r a n d L o d g e of Colorado i n 1882. i Disp. issued as 131g S p r i n g s L o d g e , b u t Oct. 16, 1887 ( n a m e a f t e r w a r d s c h a n g e d to S h a w n e e . ( Consol. w i t h W e s t m o r e l a n d Lodge N o . 1 257, M a y 18,1894. F e b . 18, 1897
Charter Revoked.
(DEFUNCT).
\ N o m e e t i n g s w e r e held, a n d d i s p e n s a t i o n was r e t u r n e d 1 to t h e G r a n d M a s t e r .
1 D i s p e n s a t i o n w a s r e t u r n e d to G r a n d M a s t e r , w i t h a ^ s t a t e m e n t t h a t o w i n g t6 t h e lodge b e i n g located so n e a r ( A u r a r l a L o d g e , It w a s d e e m e d best to h a v e b u t one lodge.
( M a s t e r r e p o r t e d t h a t n o m e e t i n g s h a d been held, a n d < o w i n g to a b s e n c e of m e m b e r s , a n d need of s u i t a b l e ( r o o m , d i s p e n s a t i o n was r e t u r n e d .
15, 1807 18, 1891 18, 1887 J a n . 3, 1912 18, 1859 Oct. 14, 1801 18, 1800 Oct. 21, 1803. 15, 1801
Chartered.
X'o.
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1887 1898 190t
1881 1884
1900
1859
Disp. liev'k'd.
O H A B T B B E D LODGES
â&#x20AC;¢
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1800
1857
1883
Disp. Issued.
JVame,
Pottawatomie Blaine Bluff Olty
Big S p r i n g s . . . S h a w n e e
Argonla
Location.
Englevale Adelpha
Engleviile Crawford Leavenworth.. Leavenworth . Douglas Norton McPherson Ottawa Crawford OpoUs Powhattan Brown Pottawatomie Wheaton
Ijlndsborg Friendship OpoUs Buckeye Wheaton
Denver
Leavenworth . Delaware
Coffey
County.
D e n v e r City ...
Burlington
Location.
D E F U N C T LODGES.
LODGES U N D E R D I S P E N S A T I O N , B U T N B V E B O H A B T E E E D .
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Landmark ..
Leavenworth Douglas . . . . Marlon MoVherson
Leavenworth Lecompton .. LlncolnvlUe . Lindsborg
1, 1896. 5, 1888.
Oct. 18, 1858 Feb. 20, 1889 Jan. Feb. 19, 1885 Dec.
19, 1870.
Oct. 16, 1866
Calvar.y
Leavenworth
Leavenworth
Lecompton . LincolnvlUe Phoenix .. ..
Oct. 21, 1862
Indianola...
Shawnee .
Xndlanola
Oct. 16, 1860 Feb. 22, 1883 Dec. 17, 18a3 Oct. 18, 18!j9 Dec. 17, 1892. Oct. 18, 1876 Dec. 17, 1881.
Oct. 17, 1865
Rising Sun..
Golden City. Triune High Prairie Ida
Feb. 15, 1888
122 Oct. 16, 1872
Oct. 20, 1868
Frankfort... Lily
Brown Ijeavenworth Republic
Bourbon
Fort Scott ..
Oct. 16, 1860
Elk Creek...
Golden City ., Hiawatha High Prairie . Ida
Marshall . Harper ...
Elk City .. Frankfort Freeport .
( Consolidated with Halcyon Lodge No. 1120, Oct. 18,1870.
j Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge No. i 124, March 26,1894.
[ Charter Issued direct by Grand Lodge I February 17,1898.
Remarks.
Location changed to Silver Lake Oct. Oct. 17, 1877 21,1868. Name changed to Great Light Oct. 20,1869. Oonsol.wlth King Solomon's Lodge No. 10, Oct. 18,1876. IJlsp'n Issued as Landmark Lodge, but charter issued in name of St.Jolin's Lodge. Oct. 17, 1865 I First dlsp'n issued Apr. 7, 1864, was re( called by G.-.M.'.; second, Sept.27,1864.
Records fall to show county In which Oct. 21, 18()3 lodge was located, but supposed to be in Jackson. Oct. 18, 1876 Consolidated with Bluff City Lodge No. 318, June 18,1892. Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8. and name changed to Rising Sun Lodge No. 8. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Ind.Ter. in 1878. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge Colorado in 1862.
Feb. 17, 1898 Feb. 19, 1903 Feb. 19, 1890 Sept. 21, 1896, Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 18, 187B — , 1883 Feb. 18, 188(5 .Ian. 17, 1894 Oct. 21, 1874 Oct. 20, 1870 M a r . 22, 1879 Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 Oct. 18, If.58 Oct. 21, 1863 Feb. 21,1894 Feb. 16, 1910
Charter Revoked.
Bluff City ... Bucklln Cato Cedar Vale.. Myrtle "Whitewater. Ashlar Composite .. iriUiporla.. .. Enterprise ..
No.
Alpha
Harper Ford Crawford Chautauqua . Chautauqua . Butler Douglas : Wyandotte ... Breckenridge, Dickinson
Bluff City .. Buoklln ... Ottto Cedar Valo . Cedar Vale OllfTord Clinton Edwardsvllle Emporia .: Enterprise ...
Kame.
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County.
Location.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO T H E NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP
Montgomery.
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD
Little Rock.
Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE JOHN WHICKER CHARLES H . JACOBSON GEORGE A. K I E S HARRY J . GUTHRIE
Tucson. San Francisco. Denver. Hartford. Wilmington.
District of Columbia
ARVINE W . JOHNSTON
.Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F . BAKER GEORGE E . KNEPPER
Jacksonville. Macon. :..Boise.
;
Illinois
ISAAC CUTTER
Indiana
CALVIN W . PRATHER
Camp Point. Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R . PARVIN
Cedar Rapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALBERT K . WILSON DAVE JACKSON JOHN A. DAVILLA CHARLES B . DAVIS GEORGE COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
.
...Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B. WINSOR
Reed City.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHEL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
FREDERIC GORDON SPEED
Vicksburg.
Missouri Montana Nebraska
JOHN R . PARSON CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R FRANCIS E . M'HITE
St. Louis. Helena. Omaha.
Carson City.
Nevada
EDWARD D. VANDERLIETH
New Hampshire New Jersey
HARRY M . CHENEY ISAAC CHERRY
New Mexico
ALPHEUS A. K E E N
Concord. J 143 E. State St., I Trenton. Albuquerque.
New York
ROBERT J. KENWORTHY
/Masonic Hall,
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
W. W. WILLSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL J. H. BROMWELL W M . M . ANDERSON
Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City.
Oregon Pennsylvania
JAMES F . ROBINSON JOHN A. PERRY
Portland. Philadelphia. .
Khode Island South Carolina South Dakota
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS O. FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
I
New York City.
1917-is.
Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
....STITH M . CAIN W. B. PEARSON FREEMAN A. MCCARTY :..,HENRY H . ROSS CHARLES A. NESBITT.... HORACE WALTER TYLER JOHN M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY... JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
707
Nashville. Waco. Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma. Charleston. Milwaukee. Lander.
Alberta S. Y. TAYLOR Calgary. British Columbia...W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH New Westminster. Canada RALPH LEEMING GUNN....Hamilton. Chile LuiSDE LA BARRA L Casilla2867, Santiago. Costa Rica, C. A....SERGIO CARBALLO R •.?. 0. Box 1047, San Jose. Cuba JOSE MARTI Havana. England P. COLVILLE SMITH Freemason Hall, London. Ireland H. E. FLAVELLE Freemason Hall, Dublin. Manitoba JAMBS A. OvAS Winnipeg. Mexico (York Gr.Loilg«)WAYNE A. WHITE \ P. 0. Box 1986, ( Mexico City. New Brunswick J. TWINING HARTT St. John. New South Wales..ARTHUR H . BRAY..... Sydney. New Zealand MALCOLM NICCOL Auckland. Nova Scotia THOMAS MOWBRAY Halifax. Peru........ ABELARDO L . MONTES Lima. Philippine Islands.NEWTON C. COMFORT P. 0. Box 990, Manila. Prince Edward Isl..WALTER P. DOULL Charlottetown. Puerto Rico JOSE G . TORRES San Juan. Quebec .WALTER C . HAGAR Montreal. Queensland CHARLES H . HARLEY Brisbane. Salvador, C. A J. SANCHEZ San Salvador. Saskatchewan W. B. TATE Regina. Scotland DAVID REID Edinburgh. South Australia CHARLES R . J. GLOVER Adelaide. Tasmania JOHN HAMILTON Hobart. Victoria '.CHARLES JAMES BARROW..Melbourne. Western Australia.J. D. STEVENSON Perth.
708
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Alabama R/ Alberta R.Arizona R.' Arkansas R.' British Columbia R." Chile R.Canada R.Colorado R.Connecticut R.Costa Rica R.Cuba R.Delaware R.District of Columbia. R.'.
W.-.JoHN PHILIP MBLVIN
Tuscaloosa.
W.-.S. J. BLAIR
Calgary.
W.-. JAMES H . BARRETT
Douglas.
W.-.Louis BAUERLEIN W.-.S. N . JARRET
Camden. Vancouver.
W.-. MAXIMIANO FLORES.... i Santiago. I Casilla 2895.
W.-.W. G. REID
Hamilton.
W.-. WILLIAM H . SANFORD ....Denver. W.-. ISAIAH BAKER, J R Hartford.
W.-.ADOLFO CASAS
:....San Jose.
W.-. F E L I X V. PREVAL
W.-.A. VICTOR HUGHES W.-.T. JOHN NEWTON
Havana.
..Wilmington. / Washington.
I Masonic Temple. England Florida Georgia R.- W.-. HENRY BANKS La Grange. â&#x20AC;¢ Idaho R.- W.-. CHARLES HIMROD...-. Boise City. lUinois M . .W.-. GEORGE M . MOULTON...Chicago. Indiana R.- W.-. WILLIAM RIDLEY Corydon. Ireland R.: W.-. RICHARD WHARTON Dublin. Louisiana.. R.- W.-. HENRY S. WESTON Shreveport. Maine R.- W.-. ARCHIE L . TALBOT Lewiston. Manitoba R.- W.-.JABEZ M I L L E R Winnipeg. Maryland R.- W.-.JACOB ROHRBACK. Frederick. Mexico (TorkCr. Lodge) ...R.- W.-. THOMAS DALE..Chihuahua. Michigan R.- W.-. W M . H . GALLAGHER Caro. Minnesota R.- W.-.CALVIN L . BROWN ...St. Paul. Mississippi R.- W.-. ELLIOT PARKER Houston. Missouri M. .W.-. WILLIAM F - K U H N Kansas City. Montana R.- W.-. SAMUEL M . N Y E Livingston. Nebraska R . .W.-. JAMES P. A. BLACK Hastings. Nevada.....' R.- W.-.CHARLES A. THOMPSON..Pioche. New Brunswick R.- W.-.GEORGE R . SANGSTER....Moncton. New Hampshire R.- W.-.MILLARD F . YOUNG...' Littleton. New Jersey R.- W.-. CHARLES P E R K I N S RUSS..Elizabeth. New South Wales..:...R. , W . - . A L F R E D ' J . BURBIDGE Sydney. New York R. , W.-. ALFRED S. HUGHES S 344 Crown St.,
New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia
(
Brooklyn.
R. . W.-.FREDERIC C . B . BISHOP ..Christchurch. R.' W.-.M. C. S. NOBLES ._ Chapel Hill. R.- W.-.HANS A . M O E Churchs Ferry. R.- W . - . J O H N G . MITCHELL Halifax.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
709
KANSAS.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Salvador Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Caroliiia South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont
Uhrichsville. R.-. W.'. W. H. STOUTT Tecumseh. M.-.W.' .SHERMAN P. LARSH Portland. R.". W.-.WALTER O . HAINES System not recognized. Manila. R.'. W.'.WILLIAM H . TAYLOR Montague. R.-. W.-. N. MACLAREN R.-. W.-. FEDERlCOVALL-SPlNOSA.San Juan. R.-. W.-.ED-WARD A. EVANS Quebec. Adelaide. R.'. W.-.JAMES C . ROBERTS Providence. R.-. W.-'.JOHN R . DENNIS R.-. W.--. CARLOS D'AUBUISSON San Salvador. R.-. W.-'.GARNET COOMBS Prince Albert. R.-. W.--.WILLIAM BLACK WelUide, Falkirk. Adelaide. R.-. W.--.FREDERIC C . BOWEN -.ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS Charleston. R.-. W.Castlewood. R.-. W.--.JAMES B . VAUGHN . R.-. W.--.P. T . RUTT Alamo. M.-.W.''. C. A. GooDLOE Jefferson. R.-. W.-'.WILLIAM CLARK Salt Lake City. R.-. W.'.ARTHUR C . WHERRY Burlington. R.-. W.'.HENRY H . ROSS
Victoria
R.-. W.-
Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin
R.'. W.'.HENRY M . BOYKIN '.JAMES M C N E E L Y R.'. W. . F R E D S. FINCH R.'. W.R.'. W.'.JOHN M . COLLINS R.'. W.-.DAVID HARLOWE
.JAMES EVANS
i 48 Elizabeth St.,
(
Melbourne. Richmond. Buckley.
\ Bedford Street, ( East Fremantle. Charleston. Milwaukee.
710
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Alabama W.-.JOHN M. KiNKEL Hutchinson. Alberta W.'. GEORGE D . ADAMS Salina. Arkansas W . - . F R E D . H . STUCKEY Wichita. Arizona W.-.W. AMBR BURNETT Oberlin. British Columbia W.-. AARON H . CONNETT Great Bend. California M.' . W.-. W M . EASTON HUTCHISON..Garden City. Canada Chile Syracuse. W. GEORGE GETTY Colorado Wichita. W. ELMER E . BLECKLEY Connecticut M.' .W. THOMAS L . BOND Salina. Cuba Topeka. W. CHESTER B . R E E D Delaware W. CHARLES A. VANVELZER.Fort Scott. District of Columbia. M.' .W. EDW. W . WELLINGTON Ellsworth. England R.\ W. ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Florida ; Topeka. W. W M . S . BERGUNDTHAL Georgia Manhattan. W. HARRY E . B E S T Idaho...... Manhattan. W. SIMEON M . F O X Illinois ..M.' ,W. MATTHEW M . MILLER Topeka. Indiana Cofifeyville. W. WILLIAM H . TESTER...; Ireland R.-. w.- OWEN J. WOOD Topeka. Louisiana W. Maine R/. W.' HUGH P . FAERELLY Chanute. Manitoba Sedan. w.- JOHN A. FERRELL Maryland Harper. w.- MOSES H . COLE Mexico (York Grand lodge) M/,w.- MATTHEW M . MILLER Topeka. Michigan w.-.EZRA B . FULLER Fort Liaremvcrlh. Minnesota Newton. Mississippi W.".JOHN C . E L Y Missouri M.-. W.".PERRY M . HOISINGTON...Newton. Lawrence. Montana w.-. E D W I N H . VARNUM Troy. Nebraska M.-. W.".WILLIAM I. STUART Independence Nevada w.-â&#x20AC;¢ CHARLES T . H I G H HARRY E . PEACH Emporia. New Brunswick w.Ellsworth. New Hampshire W." A. SIDNEY CHASE CHARLES E . HALL Russell. New Jersey w....Lamed. New South Wales W." PERCY SHINNEMAN Wamego. New York M/- w.-, MAURICE L . STONE Atchison. New Zealand w.-, FRANK E . DAVIS.... Topeka North Carolina M / . w.-. ALEX. A. SHARP Wichita. North Dakota w.-. BRUCE GRIFFITH Galena. Nova Scotia w.-. JOHN MCCULLAGH
1917-18.
GRAND LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
711
Concordia.' Ohio W / .JOSEPH D . F E L L Great Bend. Oklahoma M / . W . .CHARLES E . LOBDELL Cimarron. Oregon W. . CHARLEY B . ERSKINE Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.' .FRANCIS S . BLAYNBY Abilene. Prince Edward Isl W.' .LUTHER M . NELLIS Topeka. Puerto Rico M/.W.' .WILLIAM L . BURDICK Lawrence. Quebec W.' . CHARLES W . MILLER, SR..Hays City. Great Bend. Queensland M / . W / .ELRICK C . COLE Rhode Island R.-. W.-. W M . FRANK MARCH Lawrence. Saskatchewan W.'..EDWARD W . WAYNANT ....Leavenworth. Scotland W. .HARVEY 0 . DAVIS Anthony. South Australia W. .BENJAMIN O . HAGEN Newton. South Carolina W. . ROBERT J. MCFARLAND,...Kansas City. South Dakota W.' .CHARLES A. LOUCKS Lakin. Tasmania R.'. W.. B E N S. PAULEN Fredohia. Tennessee W / . E A R L B . HOPPER Ness City. Yates Center. Texas â&#x20AC;¢. M/.W.-,. G I L E S H . LAMB Utah W. .HARVEY C . LIVERMORB ...Olathe. Garden City. Vermont M / . W . .HENRY F . MASON Topeka. Victoria W. .ALFRED A. RODGERS Topeka. Virginia M.'. W.'..CHARLES J W E B B Washington W. .STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. Western Australia M / . W . .THOMAS G . FITCH Wichita. West Virginia W/ -JOHN W . NEILSON Concordia. Wisconsin M.'. W/ .MARION K . BRUNDAGE Russell.
APPOI
TIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 1917.
FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY. Grand Chaplain; (2) BEN S. PAULEN. Grand Senior Deacon; (3) JOHN H. SOHIEREOli:. Grand Junior Deacon; ( 4) O. Roy ING RAHAM. Grand Marshal; (5) HARRY MAUG HER:ltAR. Grand Sword Bearer: (6) WILLIAM J. WRIGHT. JR .. Grand Senior teward: (7) MAYER EpPSTEIN. Grand Junior Steward: (8) HAURY L. SHARP, Grand Pursul\,ant: (9) W. AllER BURNETT. Grand Tyler. (I)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
M.-.W.-. C H A R L E S E.
LOBDELL,
GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN KANSAS, FEBRUARY 22, 1917, TO FEBRUARY 21, 1918.
CHARLES E . LOBDBLL was born September 21, 1861, on a farm in Miami County, Kansas; son of D. J. LOBDELL, a captain in the Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry; removed in 1871 with his parents to Butler County, Kansas, where he grew to manhood; educated in the county schools; admitted to the practice of law at El Dorado, September 22, 1881, and entered immediately upon the practice of his profession; has been active in professional and business circles and in public affairs; was County Attorney of Butler County. Member of the Legislature from Lane County four terms; twice chief clerk of the Kansas House of Representatives; speaker of that body 1895; three times elected Judge of the Thirty-third Judicial District; resigned that office in October, 1911, to engage actively in the banking bu.siness as President of the First National Bank of Great Bend. In Vugust, 1916, was appointed by President WILSON as a member of the Federal Farm Loan Board, charged with the administration of the Federal. Farm Loan Act, which position he now holds. Has been President of the Kansas Bankers Association and of the State Bar Association. Is the first native Kansan to fill the position of Grand Master of A. F. & A. M., as he was also to serve as speaker of the Kansas House, District Judge and President of the State Bar Association. MASONIC RECORD. LODGE. BARNEY LODGE No. 279, DIGHTON, KANSAS:
Initiated, May 31, 1895. Passed, July 5, 1895. Raised, August 30, 1895. Dimitted, April 24, 1908. Junior Warden, 1896. Worshipful Master, 1897.
714
PBOCEEDINGS
LARNED LODGE, N O . 167,
LARNED,
OF THE
February,
KANSAS:
Admitted, August 5, 1903, from Barney Lodge No. 279, Kansas. GRAND
LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 1918. Grand Junior Warden, 1914. Grand Senior Warden, 1915. Deputy Grand Master, 1916. Grand Master, 1917. Committee Service. Committee on Jurisprudence, member, 1908, 1909, 1910; chair] man, 1911, 1912. • Special Committee on Laws, member, 1911, 1912. • Special Committee on Dimits, member, 1911, 1912. CHAPTER. EXCELSIOR CHAPTER No.
40, LARNED, KANSAS:
Mark Master, December 29, 1908. Past Master, December 29, 1908. Most Excellent Master, January 1, 1909. Royal Arch, January 9, 1909. COMMANDERY. APOLLO COMMANDERY No.
16,
LARNED,
Red Cross, January 21, 1910. Knights Templar, January 21, 1910. Knight of Malta, January 21, 1910. Dimitted, March 17, 1916.
KANSAS:
o
R GRAND OLD PRINTER.
W:. JOHN C. KETCHESON , who, at the time of his death, was beginning the publication of the Annual Proc dings of our Grand Lodge for the fiftieth consecutive time. Born March 4, 1838. Died February 1, 1918.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
W.-.JOHN C.
KETCHESON^
BY THE GRAND SECRETARY.
Ordinarily there appears in the Annual Proceedings only portraits of present or past elective Grand Officers. However, an exception has been made in the case of W.'. JOHN C . KETCHESON, whose name for more than fifty years has been a masonic "household name" throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. â&#x20AC;˘ At the time of the letting of the contract for the present volume of our Annual Proceedings, concluding with the Annual Proceedings of this Communication, he expressed a hope that he would be awarded the contract as it would complete his having published the Annual Proceedings of our Grand Lodge for fifty years. Being the lowest bidder the contract was awarded to Bro. KETGHESON, and while he did not live long enough to see it completed, yet at the time of his passing away on February 1, 1918, he was actively engaged in the publication of the advance copies of the Reports of the Grand Officers for this Annual Communication. Bro. KETCHESON was a true Mason in every sense of the word, and without doubt had the respect and love of all with whom he came in contact during his many years of active business life in the city of Leavenworth. He was modest, unassuming, and yet possessed a spirit of honesty and doing that which in his judgment was best without regard to any outside influence or personal gratification upon the part of his friends. As the official printer of the Masonic Grand Bodies of this State his name is most familiar in all the subordinate bodies and has been for more than one-half a century. It is thereifore most befitting that he should be honored with his portrait as a memorial to his faithful services to the interests of the Craft in this State, his loyalty and devotion to the cause of Freemasonry, and his untiring zeal and attendance in the local masonic bodies in the city of Leavenworth. Bro. KETCHESON served his country faithfully during the Civil War, serving in Company " G " of the Eighth Illinois Cavalry. At the close of the war he had been given the highest office of a non-commissioned officerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of Sergeant Major. He had the distinction of being the last man wounded in the Civil War.
716
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
He came to Leavenworth from Rockford, Illinois, in 1854. The following year, however, he went to Chicago and from there to St. Louis, being employed at the time as a printer. He returned to Leavenworth at the close of the war, where he lived during the remainder of his life. He is survived by no immediate relatives, his wife having died twenty-five years ago. Bro. KETCHESON was born at Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where his remains were borne to their last resting place. The last masonic honors were paid to his memory before the remains were taken from Leavenworth by the Masons of that city. MASONIC R E C O R D . ANCIENT CRAFT MASONRY. KING SOLOMON LODGE No.
10,
LEAVENWORTH,
KANSAS:
Admitted, January 7, 1870. Junior Warden, 1871, 1890, 1891. Master, 1892, .1893. Senior Steward, 1895. Treasurer, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, â&#x20AC;˘ 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Grand Lodge Committee Service. Committee on Chartered Lodges: Committee on Necrology: 1894.
1871.
CAPITULAR M A S O N R Y . LEAVENWORTH CHAPTER N O .
2:
Mark Master, March 13, 1876. Past Master, May 8, 1876. Most Excellent Master, July 10,' 1876. Royal Arch, August 14, 1876. Master First Veil, 1892, 1894, 1896. Scribe, 1897. King, 1898. Master First Veil, 1903. Royal Arch Captain, 1905. Treasurer, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. .Grand Chapter Committee Service. Committee on Grievances and Appeals: Member, 1903. Committee on Chapters U. D.: Member, 1906.
1917-18.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
'
717
CRYPTIC MASONRY. LEAVENWORTH
COUNCIL No.
1:
Select Master, March 29, 1877. Recorder, 1882, 1883, 1884. Steward, 1890. Captain of the Guard, 1898, 1899, 1900. Principal Conductor of Work, 1901. Deputy Master, 1902, 1903. Master, 1904. Sentinel, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911. Treasurer, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Grand Council Committee Service. Committee on Chartered Councils: 1897, 1915. Committee on-Credentials: 1898. Committee on Correspondence: 1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908. CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. LEAVENWORTH COMMANDERY No.
1:
Red Cross, January 8, 1896. Knights Templar, February 5, 1896. Knights of Malta, February 5, 1896. Senior Warden, 1897, 1898, 1899. Captain General, 1900, 1901, 1902. Generalissimo, 1903. Commander, 1904, 1905. Prelate, 1908. Treasurer, 1916, 1917. Grand Commandery Committee Service. . Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee
on on on on on
Doings of Grand Officers: Member, 1903. Correspondence: Member, 1905, 1906, 1907. Chartered Commanderies: Member, 1905. Rituals and Ceremonies: Member, 1911. Reports of Grand Officers: Member, 1916.
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tliiia 9uri0t»tctfan.
3 n m^m0riam. Bestor 6a$ton Brown, m-.ra.-.(5rand TOastjr af Kansas in 1903.
Born nooembcr 22, i$6i.
DIED JULY 10, 1917.
3tt im^mormnt. X 3ay Buck, TO.-.TO.-.Sranil TOaatsr of Kansas in 1884.
Born JFIugust i3, i$35.
DIED SEPTEMBER 3, 1917.
3 n ii^mnrmm* ebarles Rcnry ebandlcr, TO.-.g.-.C&ranriTOaaternf Kansas in 1914.
Born nooember ii, i$64.
DIED DECEMBER 18, 1917.
Deaths During tbe Vear 1917. Smithton No. 1.—Scott Thomas, April 21; John Jenkins, Nov. 8; Jonathan Leigh. Oct. —. Leatenworlli No. 2.—Orrin B. Taylor. Jan. 27; William Dunden. Fell. 2S; Cornelius S. Hartoiigh. June 0; Fred H. Butland,July20; John E. Walstron, July 30. Wyandotte No. 3.—.Tohn F. Lamont, May 26; Frank DeTarr, Jime 28; James K. Proudflt, July 27; Thomas J. Stricklin, Oct. .:jO; "William Turton. Nov. 13; George M. Bennett, Dec. 14; Jonathan L.. Williams, Dec. 17. Kickapoo No. J/.—Charles E. Newton, Apr. 22; George W. Kedmon. Mar. 28. Washington No. ,5.—William W. Marboure, Nov. 21, 191R; George H. T. Johnson. Feb. 22; Meande'r G. Very, June 13;. Ami W. Stevens, Aug. 9; Joseph E. Thomas, Dec. 22. Lawrence No. 6.—Eben Baldwin, Aug. 3; Fred G. Fisher, .Tuly 18; Byron M. Parcels, June 19; Enoch J. Pittsford, Mar. 12; Edwin P. Watson, Jan. 5. Union No. 7.—Marion H. Foss, July 18; George E. Dodge, Aug. 21; John C. Scott, Oct. 3; William S. Roark, Oct. 19. Rising Sun. No. 8.—Joseph H. I.iepman, Feb. IS; Eobert B. Barr, Dec. 4; Dallas B. Burger, Dec. 28. Acacia No. 9.—Peter Lind. Jan. 8; Palmer S. Wilson, Sept. IS; Walter M. Eastman, Nov. 13. King Solomon No. 10.—John N. Murray, Jan. 15; MacDufT McGill, Feb. 15; Charles N. Humphreys, Nov. 30. Emporia No. 12-.—James Jay Buck, Sept. 3; Simri Carter, Jan 29; Carlton C. Clark, July 4; William E. Dowden, Apr. 4 James N. Martin, July 2.5; Arthur Mullins, Feb. 14 Eugene W. Spencer, Nov. 9. Great Bend No. 15.—John W. Hainline, May 15; .Tohn L. Beightle, Oct. 20. hnjayette No. 16.-—Thomas R. Cave. Jan. 10; Charles O. Makinson, Oct. 18; William C. Ander.son, Dec. 1; William H. Bevard, Aug. 30.
r D E A T H S —Continued.
Topeka No. 17.—-.Tames P. Barrows, Sept.. 22: L. Eusene Eshleman, Sept. 28; Ed. M. Eyler. June .5; Joseph A. Lanning, Nov. 24; .lakob Lutz, Jan. 31; Bryce McMurtrie, Oct. 31Moses S. Mullin, Jan. 3 1 : Ash H. Merrell, Nov. 6; Millard F. Rigby. Feb. 21; Albert W. Tennyson. Mar. 2. Ottawa No. 18.—Reuben H. Sparks, Jan. 22; Columbus F. Bumey, Jan. 25; "William K. Mottram, Feb. 9; John P. Harris, Feb. 20; William B. Freeman, Feb. 2«>; Granville "W. Aiken, Mar. 13; Thomas N. Broekett. Mar. 28; Alva M. Cunningham, Apr. 17; August Romstedt. May 1; James E. Elliott, Sept. 1.5; Charles P. Trushell, Sept. 27; Herbert F. Sheldon, Dec. 22; James McKeever. Dec. 22; William C. Hntchisou, Dec. 26; George W. Lawrence, Dec. 26. Olathe No. lO.^George C. Oastleman, Feb. 2: Nelson Julien May 2; Jonathan Millikan, July 9; Charles Spraeue May 26. ' MeUern No. 22.—Robert Mason, June 4; David Barrett. Nov. 9. Osage Valley No. 2//.—Henry Parker, Jan. 19; Llwellyn W .Jacobs, Feb. 3; William M. RatclifTe, May 14; Gore Stuck May 20; Robert A. Chenoweth, Sept. 7; Samuel G. Prv' Sept. 21. •'• Neosho No. 27.—Robert L. Blanchard, Nov. 1; Charles H. .Jennings, Sept. 26. Towanda No. 30.—John A. Dodson, Sept. 9; John C. Straw Dec. 8. Auburn No. 32.—Alexander Dickson, Feb. 7; Anthony Niclev Mar. 11. , Havensville No. 3U.—John S. W. Dean, July 14; Robert A. Henderson, July 30; Alfred Richardson, Nov. 0. Hiawatha No. 35.—Joseph Brooks, Apr. 30; Simon D. Wones May 18; John P. McICnight, Sr., Sept. S. Council Grove No. 36.—Adam Moser, Jr., Aug. 13; Christopher H. Strieby, Sept. 13. Paola.No. S7.—George W. Quimby, Mar. IS; David M. Ferguson, Apr. 17. lolaNo. 3S.—Leslie H. Bennett, Feb. 17; Luther C. Beatty Mar 24; George M. Nelson, July 28; William E. Rutlege Nov' 15; Otis H. Hodgson, Dec. 12; Burton E. Cliirord, Dec. 25. Seneca No. 39.—David B. Harsh, Feb, 11; James Parcels Au" 16; Thomas Robley, Oct. 21; Albert G. Sanborn, Mar. §! De Solo No. J,0.—George W. Austin, Apr. 26; Wllbert M. Moore Sept. 16; Zimri Gardner, Sept. 22; Alonzo Argubright, Nov' 17; EUas Branick, Nov. 28. = . .
D E A T H S — Continued.
McKinUy No. ifl'.—Abel Hen.sley, Nov. 3. HoUon No. 42.—Charles Hayden, Apr. 2; Max Sarbach, Dec. 8; John F. Saunders, May 31; Charles F. Teeter, Nov. 30; Charles H. Williams, May 14; William E. Blossom, Dec. 30, 1916. Nickerson No. U?,.—Thomas J. Davis, Nov. 7. Delphian No. kh.- -George W. Pilldngton, Mar. 5; Charles G. Ellls, Dec. 13 William C. Ramsey, Oct. 1. Halstead No. 1,6.—Percy E. Wilson, Sept. 23. Xenia No. hi.—Samuel R. Tucker, Feb. 22. Orient No. 51.—Thomas B. Brown, Oct. 3; Clarence C. Coulson, Oct. 15; William F. Ellison, Nov. 13; Fran Cello Freeman, June 9; Samuel Grosch, Apr. 1; Charles D. Hudson, Aug. 8; Scott Hopkins, Dec. 2; Samuel M. Husted, Feb. 0; Frank E. McFarland, Feb. 7; Arthur Massey, Dec. 2; John W. Norton, Feb. 27; John B. Price, Sr., Mar. 25; L. O. H. Slusher, Nov. 4; George H. Sparks, Oct. 31; Charles S. Triplett, Jan. 18; Joseph Weekes, Sept. 25; Theo. A. F. Wilkie, Sept. 7; Charles H. Chandler, Dec. 18. Pottawatomie No. 52.—George Mohlor, Apr, 27; Theodore Saxon, Oct. 5. Troy No. 55.—Cyrus Leland, Aug. 30; Robert Tracy, Sept. 11. Spring Hill No. 56.—James Molesworth, . Coyville No. 57.—David B. LudwicU, Apr. 21. McCracken No. 5S.—William P. Anderson, . Salina No. 60.—Charles H. Brunsen, May 23; James H. Benson, May 29; David K. Bean, July 19; Howard O. Davis, Nov. 10; Fred P. Rightly, Feb. 11; Benjamin B. Stimmell, Feb. 2 ] ; Fred D. Shellabarger, Aug. 19; Benjamin L. Wilson, ,Tan. 15; William H. Winterbotham, Jan. 21; George Weisgerber, Apr. 9; Edward L,. Wilder, Nov. 27. La Cygne No. 61.—Leslie W. Haggard, Oct. 29. Adams No. 63.—Guy Walters, July 12; John T. Wassen, Oct. 22. Waihena No. 6J,.—John A. C. Gordon, Oct. 5. Gardner No. 65.—Fred John.son, Jan. 27; Stephen J. Wilson, May 27; Joseph Corothers, Sept. 1. Burlinoton No. 66.—David Eppinger, Jan. 26; William E. Eppinger, Mar. 4; X>on E. Steele, Apr. 16; William Crotty, Nov. 21.
D E A T H S —Continued.
Frankfort No. 07.—Alljcrt M. Warnke, JSTOV. 2G. Hiram No. 6S.—.John H. Fenton, Feb. 26; Theodore C. Schwanz, May 27; Mycr Goldsmith, Aug. 24. Star No. 00.—George W. Kinney, June 19. Carbondale No. 70.—William A. Sproat, May 1.3. Baxter No. 71.—Elia': M. Mitchner, Apr. 14; Julian C. Navlor, Apr. 20; Grover C. Taylor, Oct. 3 1 ; O. C. Hummel, Dec. 24; Morris Doty, Dec. 24, 1910. Chetopa No. 73.—John Bannon, Dec. 27; William H. Smith, Feb. 24. Mystic Tie No. 7/;.—Thoma.s Egan, May 18; .Tames W. Smith, Dec. 31. Wa7)iego No. 7.5.—Albert P. McMillan. Jan. 12; Albert Morrall, Mar. 4; Horace W. Parsons, Apr. 19; Edward Johnson, July 8; Galen B. Parsons, Aug. 7; Emile Regnier, Sept. 17. Erie No. 76.—Cliarles B. Knetzer, May 11 ; George W. Alexander, Aug. 3. Delta No. 77.—Charles M. Ross, Nov. 3. While Cloud No. 7H.— Lovirus A. Bell, -Vpr. 2; Dellson Sohofleld, Sept. 14; John W. Campbell, Oct. 14. Corinthian No. ~9.^James K. Reid, Nov. 17. Zeredatha No. 80.—Stephen D. Breese, Jan. 27; William A. Morgan, Mar. 24; George W. Estes, Nov. 29. Now Albany No. 81.—.-Vlbert L. Smith, Aug. 23. Tuscan No. 82.—Amos Wright, Feb. . Jefferson No. 8Ji.—James D; Coleman, Mar. 20; Daniel PoUv, Dec. 20. Sutton No. 85.—Daniel W. Humfreville, June 23. Sunflower No. SO.—Fred W. Bus.sey, Jan. 4; Judge J. Arnold, Apr. 28; Lucius Mulvania, May 17; Frank R. Powell, Sept. 18; Moses Jay, Nov. 9; Randall D. Bordeaux, Nov. 24. Eureka No. SS.—Benjamin F. Blaker, Aug. 27; James D. Snoddj', Oct. 28. Home No. SO.—Levi Chippinger, Feb. 9; Lyman R. Jackson, June 9. Golden Rule No. 00.—Louis A. Ryder, Feb. H; Samuel E. Elder, Mar. 27; Thomas B. Pitcher, Apr. 18; William L! Bush, Oct. 13; Robert H. Waterman, Nov. 16.
D E A T H S — Continued.
MarysrAHe No. 91.—Charles A. Barber, Nov. 18. Harmony No. OU.—James Hutton, Jan. 13: Martin V. Lovett, Mar. 10; Joseph Q. P. Arnold, Feh. 1.5; John W. Megan, May 7; Henry Webber, May 10; Samuel H. Renfro, May 28; George Brigs;s, Oct. 30; Martney Skidmore, Oct. 12; Claude YOUUL', NOV. 10.
Constellation No. 95.—Benjamin F. Fowler, Jan. 30; George W. Wilson, Nov. 18. Delaware No. 96.—Alljert A. Barker, Jan. 11; William Tellcer, Aug. 4. Patmos No: 97.—Henry T. Brown, May 13. Benevolent No. 98.—Milton Haws. Feb. 18; Rollin Griffln, Nov. 22; Hiland Southworth, June 10; Charles O. .Scrolford, Dec. 21. Wichita No. 99.—Charles Bonhetti. Jan. 17; Granville A. Millar, Mar. 21; J. Pearee M. Torrey. Mar. 27; Deios P. Wood, Apr. 17; Frank S. Gould, July 31; Charles W. Long, Dec. 15. Prudence No. 100.—William S. Norton. Apr. 22; Lane Williams, July 24; John J. AVest, Dec. 22. Euclid No. 101.—William A. Cotterman, Nov. 14; Eurotus S. Hackett, Oct. 10. Keystone No. 102.—Charles Hoffman, Apr. 1; Charles S. Niles, Feb. 21; James A. Coleman. Feb. 21; Austin C. Quigley, Mar. 7' M-3Jor S. Miller, July 24; Andrew T. Towles, Aug. 27; Abner Green, Aiig. 20; William C. Rogers, Nov. 8; Milton Davis, Nov. 22. Cedar No. ID'S.— Charles E. Ferguson, Feb. 0: Carey A. Tripp, Feb. 8; Henry J. Coker, Mar. 27; Frank W. Barry, Oct. 4. Frontier No. 104.—Minter King, May 13. Solomon City No. 105.—Charles Robertson, Feb. 20. Fidelity No. 100.—John H. .Smythe, May 23; Charles W. Reich, July 28. Fortitude No. 10/.—Philip P. Wood, Jan. 22; Francis Black Mar. 4; James Bolton, Mar. 20; Joseph M. Huston, Apr. 2 Robert H. Childs, Aug. 13; William H. Rodecker, Sept. 20 John M. Anderson. Oct. 31. Memphis No. 108.—Harlan A. Lee, Nov. 13. Winfleld No. 110.—Louis H. Adams, May 27; Joseph T. Lafferty, Jan. 8. Hesperian No. 111.—Omer Goyette, Dec. 13.
DEATHS—Continued.
Blue Valley No. IIZ.—Frank Moores, Feb. 3; George H. Roatman, Oct. 30. SI. Johns No. iJ3.—"William Cole, July 29; August B. Diestlehorst. May 10. Advance No. llJf.—Harry H. Dobbs, Jan. 1; Henry H. Pearson, Nov. 13. Excelsior No. 115.—John O. Schubert, Nov. 16. Muscotah No. 116.—Ben F. Freeland, Mar. 12; Ralph S. Vansell, July 7. . Parsons No. 117.—Charles L. Kreiger, ,Tan. 9; Allen H. McDonald, Feb. 28; Nicholas Ley, Mar. 5; Montgomery McConkey. Sept. ,5; William T. Aidelotte, Nov. 12. Alloona No. 118.—William P. Wilmoth, July 17. Cherokee No. 119.—Edwin A. Perry, Apr. 28; Joseph M. King, Dec. 1. Halcyon No. 120.—Samuel R. Hamilton, July 9; Henry B. Van Nest, July 24. Woodson No. 121.—Henry Neiman, Mar. 12; Charles F. Webb, Apr. 17. CUflon No. 122.—Carl J. Hammar, Mar. 5; John Buck. Feb. 25; Francis M. Turner, Mar. 3. Cawker City No. 125.—T^evi L. Alrich. Oct. 24. Munden No. ISg.—Douglas Dovel. July 12. Belleville No. 120.—Alexander James. Jan. 2. Equity No. 131.—Roy Spencer, Apr. 20. Carson No. 132.—Hugh B. Marshall, Nov. 29. Crescent No. 133.—Roy D. Roberts. May 12; Ira Barnett, May 2S; James A. Hall. June 13; George W. Rain, June 13 Humphrey T. Roberts, Aug. 9; John E. Brock, Aug. 28 Arthur R. Quick, Nov. 18; John A. Showalter, Nov. 21 Frank J. Hess, Dec. 30. Clay Center No. 131:.—Alexander N. Crawford, Apr. 9; Joseph P. Habener, Apr. 27; Melanchthon C. Porter, Jan. 29. Vesper No. 136.—John A. Andrews, Aug. 15. Cherryvale No. 137.—James G. Penlx, J.-in. 24; George B. Wilson Aug. 1; Willard H. Rawlings, Nov. 30. Sedgivick No. 139.—Wm. Orsman, Nov. 6; John AV. Van Alstine. Nov. 3; Wm. H. Woflenden, May 5.
DEATHS—Continued.
Beno No. 140.—James F. Medtserry, Feb. 4; August S. LsOlerc May 11; Georpro H. Miner, May 21; Willis J. Chubbuck' June 2: Leon D. Libbcy. June 12; Henry E. England, Sept 10; David A. Coover, Sept. 21. Signal No. HI.—Wesley L. Smith, Aug. 7. Neiclon No. 7.^2.—Richard P. McGlasson, Jan. 1?; Harry W Sharp. ; Joseph R. Cheap. Mar. 17; Albert R Glazier. Mar. 28; Edward G. Hudson, Aug. 29; Robert Dougherty. Nov. 9. Mt. Vernon No. H5.—Benjamin P. Hayes. Feb. 2.5; Henry Casey June 9; Alfred B. Coston, Aug. 17: N. S. H. Hillman, June 9; John E. Lowe, Sept. 4. Ellsworth No. 146.—Edward T. Fairchild, Jan. 1; George Seitz Sr., Mar. 12; Thomas O. Fo.\. Oct. 11. Center No. H7.—Isaac Garner, Sept. ?>. Wa-Keeney No. IJ/S.—Adna B. Jones, Oct. 26. Thayer No. I49.—John H. Sperry, Mar. 22; Logan W. Stillwell June 6. Wellington No. 150.—Richard Slater. Feb. 17; Clarence W Quay, Aug. 29; Wesley Nave, Aug. 11; John R. Britton, Oct. 20; Adam B. Drayer, Nov. 28. Douglass No. 151.—James W. Woods. Jan. 31; Newton E. Wilson. Feb. 7; John H. Davis, Oct. 14. Luray No. 153.—Henry Whitley, Jan. 5. •Dexter No. 156.—John L. Houston, May 5. Haven No. 157.—William Shaffer. Feb. 6. Active No. 158.—Achilles P. Cochran, May 6; George H. Collins Nov. 15; Henry E. Hansgea, Nov. 29; Alexander H. Sockman, Sept. 14. Saqui No. 160.—Joseph T. Ely, Feb. 24. Alma No. 161.—Waters Chilson, Feb, 24. Sabetha No. 162.—George I. Adams, ; David D. Wickins Dec. 26. Greenwood No. 163.—William D. Marr, Feb: 26. Atwood No. 164.—William F. Beedy, Sept. 3; Farmers No. 166.—Theodore W. Goff, Feb. 8; John W. JohnsonMar. 4.
DEATHS — Continued.
Lamed No. 107.—William W. Charles. .Ian. 4; Edwin T. Eggleston. Aug. 1.5; Adolph Gluck, Sept. 28; Milton R. Landa'uer. May 8; Bert E. Sells, June 22; Charles L. Teall. Dec. 25; James F. Whitney, Aug. 4. Blue napicis No. 109.—Smith K. Arnold, July .5. Sterling No. '171.—Edgar Barr, Mar. 19: Andrew J. Blackwood, Oct. 13; Frank S. Blades, Dec, 7; AVilliam Fleeson. Sr.. Jan. 18; Harry M. Lloyd. Jan. :J0; Thomas L. Powers. June 19; William C. Smyser, Aug. 9; WiUiam Scheth, Nov. 28. McPhcrson No. 172.—Adolphus A. McPhorson, Mar. 27; William M. Swairord, Dec. 16. Belle Plaino No. 173.—Hugh McKay, Feb. 12. Western Star No. 17Jf.—Bon T. Baker, July 8. Kirwin No. 175.—Harvey A. Kendall, Jan. 25. Prairie Queen No. 170.—John H. Eanney. Mar. 27; Anton T. Kratae, Nov. 1: Joe W. Howland, Dec. 3. Bussell No. 177.—Joseph W. Lindley, Mar. 22; Champlin Lester, Feb. 18. Burr Oak No. 178.—Jesse S. Turner, July 20; Blair W. Truax, Dec. 7. Ml. Moriah No. 179.—Reuben G. Stevens, Dec. 19. Lenora No. ISl.—Thomas J. Brown, July 28. Burrton No. 18Z.—Mads C. Hansen, Sept. 30. Gaulord No. 183.—Glen Thomp.son, Nov. 30. Phillipsburg No. ISlt-—Herbert B. Morgan, Jan. 5; Jefferson M. Hatfleld, June 28; Charles A. Wilson, Sept. 4. Pittsburg No. 187.—Christ Eoesener. Mar. 8; Hugh B. CaHey, Apr. 16; Francis W. McKee. Apr. 28; Willis G. Harper, Nov. IS; Augusta J. Georgia. Nov. 22; Gotfred Mautz, Dec. 18. Onaga No.lSS.—Benjamin E. Tryon, June 23. Newahcuba No. 1S9.—Thomas R. May, July 19; John Shaw, Mar. 2; John T. Smith. Oct. 3. Boyal No. 192.—Alexander Faulds, Oct. 24. Galena No. 19li.—John Page, Feb. 20; George Wilson, July 26; James L. Murry, Dee. 26.
DEATHS
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Hays No. 195.—William Hall, Oct. 16; Scliuyler C. Pettit, Mar. 4; Joseph H. Ward, Jan. 9. Canton No. 197.—Albert A. House, Jan. 7. Norton No. 199.—Jester M. Heaton, June 26. Anthony No. 200.—Charles L. Bramwell. Jan. 15; Eugene M. Fey. July 19; Frank B. Brooks, May 7. Mulvane No. 201.—Walter N. Reddish, Aug. 24. Delphos No. 202.—Osman L. Kinsey, May -—; William Haley, Dec. 30. Sumner No. 203.—James Jeanes, May 30; William J. Maharry, Aug. 26. Downs No. 201).— Charles Veal, May 20. Eminence No. 205.—Samuel E. Hull, Jan. 5; Samuel Beer. Mar. 18. Harper No. 206.—Adam B. Hoffman. Feb. 9; Isaac P. Melvin, Nov. 22. Brookville No. 209.—William H. Gentry, Apr. 3; Charles L. Wilson, Apr. 8. Fulton No. 210.—Samuel B. DeLano. Jan. 11. Twin Grove No. 213.—William M. Blecka, Sept. 16; Elihu J. Duscomb, Sept. 25; George B. Grimes, Oct. 18. Landmark No. 218.—John A. Jamison, Jan. 27; Phillip Seymore, Jan. 12. Corner Stone No. 219.—Irvine F. Beaumont, May 15; Albert Bamage, July 15; Michael Barkell, Dec. 22. Lewis No. 220.—James H. Wolfe, Mar. 29. Lebanon No. 221.—Jolrn L. Coleman, Mar. 4. Si. Bernard No. 222.—John Gissel, Jan. 16; Henry L. Sitler. Oct. 30. Anchor No. 221).—John W. McConnell, Mar 5; John Cropper Mar. 31. Siloam No. 225.—Thomas L Barns, May 8; William E. Stickel. May 29; Wesley D. Miller, June 25; Bestor Gaston Brown July 10; John F. Struthers. Nov. 27. Dirigo No. 226.—Jacob Weaver. Mar. 6. Jamestown No. 227.—Samuel B. Davis, Oct. 8; Misner M.Jones Dec. 7.
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Continued.
Salem No. 228.—Rhuben B. Whitley. Nov. 29. Vulcan No. 229.—William S. Finley. Apr. 5. Ninnescah No. 230.—N. C. Davis, Oct. 26. Long Island No. 231.—George D. Moore, Apr. 20. Clinton No. 233.—William K. McComas, Oct. 22; Daniel F. Storm, Nov. 24. Axtell No. 23Jf.—Cornelius W. Alspach, June 13. Garfield No. 235.—Richard Burk, July 30. Meriden No. 236.—Richard A. Thomas, Mar. 12. Temple No. 237 —William A. Justice, Nov. 5. Mount Hope No. 238.—John C. Marshall, Feb. 12; W. E. Mattison, Apr. 5; Simeon Woodrow, Juno 23. Soldier No. 2lt0—William W. Woodruff, July 24; Arthur H. Channel, Sept. 24; Ambrose F. Achenbach, Nov. 19. Peace No. 2Ji3.—James M. Reed, Feb. 1; John W. Whitaker, May 7. Waverly No. 2U.—Glenn S. Riley, Nov. 24. Marmaton No. 2i5.—Samuel C. Varner, May 27. Tyrian No. 2.^6.—Eslie C. Adams, Jan. 15; James M. Dunn, Nov. 27. Chase No. 21t7.—John E. McFadden. Nov. 25. Whiting No. 250.—Orvan P. Monroe, July 24. Ionic No. 25Jt.—Edward Weilepp, Feb. 15. Milan No. 255.—Charles J. Stoner, Mar. 1. . Morion No. 258.—Augustus R. Hansmann, Apr. 19. Beattie No. 259.—Nelson T. Waters. Feb. 22. Attica No. 262.—^enry E. Hays, Mar, 11. Logdn No. 264.—John Smith, Jan. 30. Kilwinning No. 265.—Edmund R. Wait. Jan. 11; John Magruder, June 3; Clarence G. Chapman, June 7; Arthur J. Hall, Oct. 9: Lee T. Fischer, Dec. 30. Mount Zion No. 266.—Charles E. Hamm, June 2. Bourbon No. 268.—John M. Goodus, Feb. 21; Austin D. Howell, Dec. 11.
DEATHS—Continued.
Armourdale No. Z71.—Green H. Posey, Mar. 8; Frank A. Smith, Sept. 18. Kaw No. 272.—Jacob E. Taylor, Feb. 4; Newton L. Givens, Mar. 2,0; Ira W. Snyder, .lune 28; Cliarles H. Hickcox, July 25; Roy F. Kelly, Dec. 9. Black Diamond No. 271).—Arthur B. Bender, Nov. 3. Webh No. S75.—James M. Clements, July 26; .Seth M. Doiland, Jan. 24; John H. Ellis, Feb. 28; Ammon M. Krisle. June 10; Benjamin P. Leach, Mar. 30; James E. McNair, Mar. 4. Cosmos No. 278.—George B. Mote, Apr. 24; James H. Hamlin, July 31; Alonzo Allen, Aug. 28; Thomas E. Weller, Aug. 1. Millbrook No. 281.—Silas Garrison, Jan. 18; Irwin Olmstead, Mar. 1; Samuel N. Coder, Mar. 23; Willis E. Ellsworth, Mar. 25; David M. Smith, July 18. Preston No. 283.—Samuel B. Barton, Oct. 30. Emerald No. 289.—Arthur W Sudduth, Jan. 14; Isaac G. Eyman, July 6; Clyde E. Logan, Nov. 29; Ira L. Middleton, Dec. 9. Beulah No. 291.—Frank A. Baughmann, July 9. Glasco No. Z92.—Elijah S. Pitner, Jan. 1; Richard W. Harris, Jan. 6. Kiowa No. 293.—Robert A. Dowell, Apr. 11. Apollo No. 297.—Wilmar M. Griest, Mar. 7. Samaria No. 298.—James Latta, Fel5. 17. Cable No. 299.—James P. Grose, Aug. 22. Fargo No. 300.—Oscar C. Armstrong, Juno 10; Marlon F. Eidson, June 24. Hamilton No. 301.—WilUam E. Cannon, Nov. 3. Albert Pike No. 303.—William Davidson, Feb. 14; Benjamin L. Eaton, June 17; Dedrick K. Folkers, Sept. 28; George Grace, June 11; William A. Kennedy, Oct. 19; James E. Oldham, Sept. 1, 191fi; Morrill J. Pate, Sept. 17; Smith Pardee, Jan. 3; Loren E. Re.x, June 21; William B. Throckmorton, July 13; James L. Thayer, Sept. 18; John H. Wagner, Oct. 16. Randall No. 304.—David P. Morris, Feb. 22; Oscar A. Scanland, Apr. 14; Thomas Westbrook, May 7. Avon No. 305.—William H. Bell, May 16. St. Thomas No. 306.—Robert M. McGonigal. Apr. 29: William M. Beaver, Aug. 1.
DEATHS—Continued.
Kansas No. 307.—Herman H. Meyers, June 18; Charles E. Shepherd. Oct. 3; Robert M. Tinnon. Apr. 30. Syracuse No. 309.—Clinton Burris, Sept. 1. Naphlali No. 310.—Abram Nelswanger. Jan. 29. Hancock No. 311.—Walter L. Finley, Dec. 13; Fred H,'Clark Sept. 6. Santa Fe No. 312.—Michael M. Wilson. Dec. 17. CooUdgc No. 316.—Albert Witaschek, July 4. Norcalur No. 3i7.—Jacob D, Wickham, July 17. Wallacp No. 318.—Joseph B. Jackson, Mar. 6; John F. Stevens, Apr. 9. Vermillion No. 320.—Wells D. Woodman. Mar. 21; Antonio Weeks, Aug. 5; Augustus A. Nauman. Dec. 10. Goodland No. 321.—Willis J. Aurand, Aug. 2. Ben Hur No. 322.—William W. Caldwell. Aiig. 5; Albert J. Dozier, Dec. 19; Paul W. McDougall, Aug. 28; Ernest B. Poison, July 19; John A. Westmoreland, Jan. .5. La Harp No. 325.—Ralph G. Maxon, May 11. Horton No. 326.—Gerald Fitzgerald. Jan. 17; Charles C. McCandless, Feb. 16; Harley C. Russell, Mar. 22; Oswald M. Stone, Apr. 23; Fred W. Horr. May 15; Amasa M. Brown, Aug. 5. Hoyl No. 327.—WlUard H. Cleland, Mar. 30. Arcadia No. 329.—John W. Capps. Sept. 21; Ira E. Dooley, Jan. 6. Hoisinglon No. 331.—Henry J. Webber, Nov. 10. Bob Morris No. 332.—Lorenzo E. Craft, May 19; Elisha S. Ratcliff, Feb. 1. Bosedale No. 333.—Arthur Ball, Feb. 24; Solomon J. Jones, July 31; Clinton E. Prater, Apr. 2. Allen No. 335.—George Brock, May G; Charles V. Best, Apr. 9. Parker No. 341.—Loren E. PoUey, Mar. 11; William A. Edwards, Mar. 8. Maple City No. 342.—James H. Gilliland. Feb. 20. Ashlar No. 344.—Henry Jahnke, Jan. 21. Edna No. 345.—Melzer S. Dwelley, .
D E A T H S — Continued.
Spivey No. 347.—Robert J. Walker, Nov. 7. Hoxie No. SJ,S.—Levi T. Bryan. Apr. 1; Zodah D. Buckles, Sept. 10; Carl H. Gunston, Nov. G. Olive No. Son.—.Mban H. Wait, Feb. 23. Scammon No. 3-Ti.—Frank H. Turrell, .Tune 20. WellsviUe No.'356.—Jame.^ C. Collins, Feb. 7. Alia Visla No. 357.—William P. Ensminger, Nov. 23. Turon No. 358.—Louis R. Leeds. Feb. 7; Benjamin Wrieht. Aug. 29. Geneseo No. 361.—Ira Lehmer. Sept. 28. Cuba No. 362.—J. H. Houck. Apr. 2. 'Valley Center No. 361/.—Earl T. Keclor, Jan. 5. Baling No. 365.—James L. Porter, June 14. Slohrville No. 368.—James J. McCarty, June 4. Roger E. Sherman No. 36a.—Walter B. Simms, May 2S; James K. P. Barker, Oct. 6; William T. Dickard, Dec, 23; Phillip McCully, Dec. 27. Maple Hill No. 370.—Charles Burge, , Morrill No. 373.—Alexander T. Gaston, Dec. 14. Dwight No. 37'J,.—John T. Curtiss, Jan. 4. Delatan No. 375.—Jacob Wiebe, Jan. 6. Grand View No. 376.—Major T. Hoard. Oct. 10. Waldron No. 377.—Henry L. Messner, Aug. 14. Buffalo No. 379.—James H. Wright. Feb. 27. 'Wilsey No. 382.—Charles R. Kinkel, May 16. Protection No. 384.—Charles Foster, Jan. 29. Piper No. 385.—William S. Brown, Nov. 27. Tyro No. 386.—Jacob M. Smith. July 9, Wakefield No. 396.—David Gaston, Feb. 2,5. Lindsborg No. 397.—John Mammel, July 13, Hepler No. 398.—Lem Wlnterbower, Sept. 15: William H. Shaw, Oct. 28.
DEATHS—Continued.
Wakarusa No. J/OZ.—Roy R. Pry, Feb. 17. Hugoton No. i06.—Erastus M. "Watrous, Oct. 26. Quinler No. ilO.—Herbert H. Wyatt, . Wilmore No. J/IZ.—Edward H. Brown. June 12. Morland No. iH.—•William L. Dillingham, Aug. 22. Perry No. Jfl5.—John H. Payne, Apr. 1.
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PAST GRAND MASTER OF COLORADO. D I E D N o v e m b e r 23. 1917.
Jfatnea iJJcCormtck, PAST GRAND MASTER OF CONNECTICUT. D I E D J u n e 24, 1917.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA. D I E D M a r c h 13, 1917.
Manxes CarncU, PAST GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA. D I E D J u n e 17. 1917.
Jn H^mortam. Alireh W. E m e r g , PAST QRAND MASTER OF INDIANA. D I E D April 1 2 . 1917.
]|9Ultam 2?enra Mcffert, PAST QRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. D I E D April 10, 1917.
PAST QRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 11, 1917.
S^orge Wellington
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PAST GRAND MASTER OF MANITOBA. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 1, 1917.
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DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF MEXICO. D I E D J u l y 4 , 1917.
Kantes Sf- iFarnutn, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MICHIGAN. D I E D J a n u a r y 19, 1917.
- George ?£• ^ r t m e o , PAST GRAND MASTER OF MICHIGAN. D I E D J a n u a r y 30, 1917.
Kolin §tlaa tSrooka, PAST GRAND MASTER OF MISSISSIPPI. D I E D M a r c h 17, 1917.
3n il^monam. Zwinglc M . SSairb, PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. D I E D D e c e m b e r 17, 1916.
PAST GRAND MASTER O F NEBRASKA. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 28, 1917.
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PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEW YORK. D I E D M a y 1 0 , 1917.
3fn il^monam. t£huinrh UJ. 21. SI|Iera, GRAND SECRETARY OF NEW YORK. D I E D M a y 2S. 1917.
George iFretfelli, PAST GRAND MASTER OF NEW YORK. D I E D N o v e m b e r 16, 1917.
ll9tUiam Mntsl}aU SSlack, PAST GRAND MASTER OF NOVA SCOTIA. D I E D M a y 9, 1917.
lUtUiatn iJoa^pt? Akera, PAST DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF OHIO. D I E D M a r c h 2 3 , 1917.
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GRAND TREASURER OF OKLAHOMA. D I E D M a y 2 8 , 1917.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF PENNSYLVANIA. D I E D M a r c h 8, 1917.
mm iM' iasiyatc, GRAND SECRETARY OF QUEBEC. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 19, 1917.
Arci|tbalt» JUiUiant CatnpbpU, PAST GRAND MASTER OF TEXAS. D I E D April 1, 1917.
3n Mtmnxmm. Ct;arle0 ®arta-§aJtnon, . GRAND MASTER OF VICTORIA. D I E D S e p t e m b e r 15, 1917.
Sfpttrg SCttox ^ielh GRAND MASTER OF VIRGINIA. D I E D J u l y 31, 1917.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. D I E D N o v e m b e r 8, 1916.
PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. D I E D N o v e m b e r 1 1 , 1916.
r 3n il^mnnam. KoJ^n US. 2fattifltoti, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WEST VIRGINIA. D I E D D e c e m b e r 27, 1916.
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ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF T H E
M.-. W.-. G R A N D L O D G E OF A. F. & A. M. OF K A N S A S .
TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 19, 1918. The fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of. Kansas was held in the Egyptian Room of the Scottish Rite Temple, in Topeka, at 6:30 P. M. of the above date, with the following members present: M. .w.M. .w.-. M. .w.-. M. â&#x20AC;¢ W.-. M. .w.-. M. .w.-. M. .w.-. M. .w.M. .w.-. M. .w.M. .w.M.
MATTHEW M . MILLER MAURICE L . STONE PERRY M . HOISINGTON THOMAS G . FITCH EDWARD W . WELLINGTON HENRY F . MASON MARION K . BRUNDAGE ALEX. A. SHARP WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON
ELRICK C . COLE WILLIAM L . BURDICK GILES ,H. LAMB CHARLES E . LOBDBLL
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Because of the inability of M.-. W.-. THOMAS L . BOND, whose privilege it was to preside at this meeting, to be present, M.-.W.-. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON presided as Venerable President, and opened a Table Lodge. By unanimous consent M.-. W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL, Grand Master of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, was elected to membership, and the
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attributes of the Association were fittingly conferred upon him by the Venerable President. Fraternal greetings were received from M.". W/. Bros. JAMES
H.
MCCALL,
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L. BOND, and sincere regrets were expressed by all present that these distinguished fraters could not be with us. With all standing with bowed heads and hearts filled with sorrow, M.'. W.'. Bro. COLE paid glowing tribute to the memory of M.-. W.-. Bros. J. JAY BUCK, BESTOR G . BROWN and CHARLES H . CHANDLER, three of our distinguished associates who had, during the past year, been summoned from their useful activities of life to enter upon that "beautiful adventure" awaiting us all. A delightful dinner arranged for by the very efficient Steward in strict accordance with the regulations of the Food Administration was enjoyed by all. The decorations were distinctively patriotic, a notable feature being a beautiful silk flag over an illuminated globe in the center of the hollow square. This beautiful emblem of our Nation's cause and purpose in the great war now being carried on, sending forth its vivid coloring from the soft light beneath, proved a splendid inspiration and gave challenge to the best thought and most eloquent expression of those who spoke most fitting tribute to our splendid young manhood who are going forth to fight for freedom's right to live and for democracy's right to exist. Several subjects pertaining to the welfare of the Craft we're taken up and carefully considered, and discussed to the mutual interest and profit of all. M.\ W.". Bro. MASON, whose privilege it would be under the Constitution of the Association to preside at the next Annual Meeting, very graciously announced that, as M.". W.*. Bro. BOND was prevented by reasons beyond his control from being present on this occasion to enjoy his rightful honor of presiding, it was his wish and desire that unanimous consent be accorded Bro. BOND to preside at the next Annual Meeting, and thus not lose a privilege that can come to each but once. Unanimous consent was cheerfully given, and the Secretary requested to acquaint
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M.-. W.". Bro. BOND of this action, and to express the hope that he might be with us on that occasion. By unanimous consent M.'. W.-. MARION K . BRUNDAGE was chosen Secretary for the ensuing year. The Table Lodge was then closed until the next Annual Meeting, unless sooner convened by the Venerable President.
Secretary.
M.-.W.-.J. JAY
BUCK
Grand Master, 1884-85.
M.-.W.-. BESTOR G. BROWN Grand Master, 1903-4.
M.-.W.-. CHARLES H.
CHANDLER
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. B Y MATTHEW M. MILLER,-P.-. G .-. M .-., COMMITTEE.
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: We herewith submit our sixteenth review of the Proceedings and Correspondence Reports received in time for this report from the other Masonic Grand Lodges of the world in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas. The volumes received and-reviewed are the following, to wit:* '. Alabama 1916 I Michigan Minnesota Alberta : 1916-17 Arizona 1916 Mississippi Arkansas 1916 Missouri British Columbia 1917 Montana California 1916 Nebraska Canada, Ontario 1916 Nevada Colorado 1916 New Brunswick Connecticut 1917 New Hampshire Cuba 1916-17 New Jersey Delaware 1916 New Mexico District of Columbia 1916 New South Wales England (United Gr. Lodge)..1917 New York Florida 1917 New Zealand Georgia .*. 1916 North Carolina Idaho 1917 North Dakota...-. Illinois 1917 Nova Scotia Indiana 1917 Ohio Iowa 1917 Oklahoma Ireland 1916-17 Oregon Kentucky 1916 Pennsylvania Louisiana....' 1917 Philippine Islands Maine 1917 Prince Edward Island Manitoba 1917 Quebec Maryland 1916 Queensland Massachusetts 1916 Rhode Island Mexico (York Gr. Lodge) 1917 Saskatchewan
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ALABAMA —1916. Lodges, 557; members, 28,596; net gain, 680. Montgomery,December6,1916. WALTER SMITH, M.-.W.. Grand Master. We note the appointment of JOHN PHILIP MELVIN, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as Representative of Grand Lodge of Kansas in place of SAMUEL W . TATE, retired.
Grand Master SMITH shows a true grasp of the masonic situation in the following: • We are growing stronger numerically, and I believe the Craft as a whole are growing every year in the knowledge of what true Masonry is, and are striving each year to live in closer accordance with the knowledge attained. Under the topic "Correspondence with Sister Jurisdictions," the Grand Master takes considerable valuable space to refer to an Oregon General Grand Conference of possible General Grand Masters. As the matter is not diagrammed, we consign it and an Alpina communication of like significance to the limbo their importance demands. A "scrap of paper" and an "intelligent compositor" combined to make trouble for a very efficient Grand Lodge officer. The trouble developed in the form of four "whereases" and.a resolution adopted by a lodge charging "violation of masonic usage and abuse of masonic privilege," sent by the lodge to the Grand Master. The election demonstrated no undue anxiety for the "Palladium of Security" in the possession of Bro. A. BEAUCHAMP—which he still retains. Past Grand Master JAMES A. BILBRO delivered a short and model address, which was ordered printed in the Proceedings; and 2,500 copies also printed in pamphlet form, three copies to be sent to each Worshipful Master, with request to have same read in open lodge. In its conclusion a delightful reminiscence is given of Bro. BRUNDIDGE,
To whom once one boastingly said: " I do not need any instruction: I am perfect in the work, and there are about twenty members in my lodge who are also perfect." Bro. BRUNDIDGE asked him about as follows: "My brother.
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how many indigent widows and orphans of deceased Masons in the jurisdiction of your lodge? How many Masons in your lodge who need brotherly advice and a helping hand in their woaltness? How many Masons buried in your cemetery whose graves are unmarked? How much attention is being shown to the widows and orphans of deceased Masons?" To the answer to the questions, " I don't know," Bro. BEUNDIDGE then asked: " H a v e y o u tried to find out? Have you given these matters any attention?" The brother replied, " I have n o t ; " and Bro. BRUNDIDGE then said to him: " Go home, my brother, and study these questions for twelve months, and you will then be in a condition to receive and appreciate tiie light the unwritten work is designed to impart." Brethren of the jurisdiction of Alabama, go thou and do likewise. The Jurisprudence Committee by ehairman LAWRENCE H . L E E , c o n s t r u i n g t h e constitutional a m e n d m e n t in regard t o physical infirmi^ ties or deformities, said, " I t s spirit is b r o a d a n d its purpose c l e a r ; " and said t h a t it should be left t o t h e lodge a n d .Grand M a s t e r u n d e r t h e facts of each p a r t i c u l a r case. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — W e are confronted a t t h e o u t s e t b y one of t h e m o s t carefully p r e p a r e d , a n d one of t h e m o s t complete reviews of t h e t h i r t y - f o u r t h a t so far h a v e come t o our h a n d s for consideration d u r ing t h e m a s o n i c year of 1917. I t is p r e s e n t e d b y a new c o r r e s p o n d e n t , O L I V E R D A Y S T R E E T , who h a s won his s p u r s a t his first essay in w h a t so far as we are advised is a new field of e n d e a v o r . K a n s a s is given m o r e a n d g r e a t e r consideration t h a n we can h o p e t o reciprocate with h e r r e s t r i c t e d s p a c e . We will e n d e a v o r t o t o u c k a few of t h e high places. U n d e r t h e topic, " R e i m b u r s e m e n t s , " he s a y s : Kansas takes the true masonic position that every lodge and all Master Masons are duty bound to render to any true and worthy affiliated Master Mason in their midst such assistance as his necessities may require and their abilities permit, without regard .to liis place of abode or the location of his lodge, and that they have no just claim on any person or any lodge for reimbursement in the absence of a'greement. That this is common sense, as well as the truly charitable position, seems unquestionable to us. If it is a reflection on a lodge to refuse reimbursement, it is a greater one on the lodge which insists upon it. P H I L I P P I N E S . — H e says the Kansas supplemental report " c o m pletely refutes t h e Regional p r o t e s t " against t h e Philippine G r a n d Lodge recognition. P R E P A R E D N E S S . — S u p p o r t i n g our a d v o c a c y , he quotes S c r i p t u r e , N e h . IV. 1 6 - 1 8 . R e a d it b r e t h r e n — y o u will recognize it. F u r t h e r quoting he s a y s : •' The symbolic teaching of Masonry," says Bro. MILLER, "may be summed up in a word as an attempted solution of the great problem of life." "Which he emphasizes as follows: "Yes; we may say that the masonic system epitomizes allegoricaUy the life of man from the moment he is begotten through every stage of existence, conception, gestation, birth, infancy, childhood, youth, manhood, old age, death, the resurrection, and the everlasting life. Did any greater theme ever engage the attention of any society? Whatever pertains to any of these great subjects, and which tends to strengthen, to adorn, to elevate, or to ennoble the human body, mind, or character, is properly a part of Freemasonry."
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We haye marked more than our space permits us to take. We welcome Bro. STREET to a duty for which he appears to be eminently fitted.- His plane of thought is elevated and beyond doubt will make for the betterment of the Craft in general. WALTER SMITH, M . - . W . . Grand Master, Tuscaloosa. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, R . ' . W . . Grand Secretary, Montgomery. OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 5, 1917.
ALBERTA —1916. (See 1917 for statistics.) Banff, May 31, 1916.
S. Y. TAYLOR, M.-.W.-.Grand Master.
A Special was held at Prevost, to lay the corner-stone of the Prevost Public School; and another at Strathmore, to dedicate to masonic uses the hall of Strathmore Lodge No. 53. The Annual Communication at Banff, May 31, 1916, was largely attended, though there were some notable brethren absent, one of •whom, M.'. W.-. Bro. Colonel GEORGE MACDONALD, Grand Secre-
tary, varied the formula of "unavoidable absence," by explaining: " T h e Empire still calls." The Grand Lodge cabled assurance of its loyalty to King and Empire. Those familiar with Alberta masonic conditions in recent years well understand and appreciate the personal references in his address, that: Tlie supreme thought which occupied my mind wlien you honored me just one year ago, * * * was that of enlarged opportunity for service. This has been the most strenuous year of my existence, but it has in very many respects been the happie.=t. * * * \ have labored untiringly for what 1 deemed to be the best interests of our Grand Jurisdiction, and have, without partiality or favor, to the utmost of my time and ability, endeavored to-maintain t h e lilgh standard which the Masons of Alberta have the right to require of their Grand Master.
We are glad to note the patriotic tribute to the brethren who "fell on the field of battle bravely defending the honor and integrity of the Empire." The report of the Finance Committee indicates financial health and strength. We note assets of $14,548 in cash and first mortgages, with no interest overdue. The total assets are $21,774.37, and liabilities of $436.75, showing a surplus of $21,337.62. Grand Lodge donated $1,000 to the Grand Lodge Patriotic Fund. The tenth Annua! Communication was closed in "Ample Form," with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, and singing the national anthem, ."God Save the King."
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T h e cable of Colonel G E O R G E M A C D O N A L D elicited t h e following action a n d response from G r a n d L o d g e : That we answer M.-.W.-. Bro. Col. GEO. MACDONALD'S cable, informing him of his re-election to the office of Grand Secretary, and expressing the hope, under the protection of the Supreme Grand Master, that he may be restored to us in health and strength after his duties to the Empire have been fulfilled. T h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of G r a n d M a s t e r S. Y . T A Y L O R h a s been n o t e d for its efficiency a n d wisdom, a n d closes a m a s o n i c career in which r a r e a b i l i t y a n d excellent j u d g m e n t h a v e b e e n d i s p l a y e d . We a r e glad t o n o t e t h a t he received from G r a n d L o d g e its highest t o k e n of t h e i r h i g h a p p r e c i a t i o n of his l a b o r s as G r a n d M a s t e r — a s e t of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r regalia. N o R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is p u b l i s h e d . E . T . B I S H O P , P.-.G.-. M . - . , G r a n d M a s t e r , E d m o n t o n . G E O R G E MACDONALD, M . ' . W.-. Grand Secretary, Calgary. N e x t A n n u a l , Banff, M a y 24, 1917.
ALBERTA —1917. Lodges, 9 3 ; m e m b e r s , 7,513; n e t gain, 347. Banflf, M a y 30, 1917. E . T. B I S H O P , M . - . W . - . G r a n d ( P o r t r a i t frontispiece.) F r o m G r a n d M a s t e r B I S H O P ' S opening we t a k e t h i s :
Master.
The outstanding events of the war during the last twelve months have been the Russian revolution and the entry of the United States as a combatant. Prom the one will eventually come greater strength and a purer purpose; from the other has come a conviction beyond all doubt of the ultimate triumph of those ideals for which we are fighting. Now. as truly as in the darli days of the Civil War, is the great American republic fighting for that government " of the people, by the people, and for the people" for which their immortal President prayed. Never before in the world's history has there been such an inspiring spectacle of mighty nations united in the great contest for the freedom of free peoples; never has there been anything so nearly approaching that actual brotherhood of man for which we feared to hope. But now through the clash of armed nations the dream of the poet may yet become the business of the statesman. W . M . C O N N A C H E R , M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , A l b e r t a . S. Y . T A Y L O R , P . - . G . - . M . - . , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a n d C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Alberta. N e x t A n n u a l , E d m o n t o n , M a y 29, 1918.
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ARIZONA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 24; members, 2,876; net gain, 208. Phoenix, February 13, 1917.
FREDERICK WELLINGTON PERKINS,
M.-.W.'. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master adds to his address some correspondence on inconsequential topics. We notice some from Pendleton, Oregon, October 25, 1916, in regard to an auditorium capable of seating 850 Grand Masters, and the carrying capacity of the five railroads leading to Portland, Oregon. The auditorium capacity seems excessively large for the nurriber of Grand Lodges liable to put up for the junket. The Grand Master in his address gives ample data upon which to congratulate the Grand Lodge upon its marked improvement, not only upon the proficiency in work of the new officers, but in the interest manifested, and in a substantial gain of 208 new members (only one year in its history showing a greater gain), Grand Lodge "now numbering 2,876 members; but better than that, is the condition in which I found the several lodges. Even the lodges that have made no gains are in excellent condition. I found no factions or strife. Harmony and brotherly love seem to prevail in all of the lodges. The outlook for this year is all that we can desire, and we will probably make a larger growth this year than we have done in any former one." The Grand Master concludes his able address with the.earnest prayer that "nothing but good influences may go out from us upon, not only our brethren, but humanity in general." Past Grand Master RICKMBR N . FREDERICKS made a very interesting speech, recalling to memory of members of Grand Lodge the first donation to, and the institution of, the Widows and Orphans' Fund of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, and the resolution for the creation of such fund, and its first donation, $1,000, having been presented by Past Grand Master MoRRis GOLDWATER. Bro. FREDERICKS then said: From the report of the Grand Treasurer we And that there are now in said fund thirty-two gilt-edged bonds of Sl.OOO each, besides a little over S4,000 in cash, and eleven bonds of 81,000 each, the latter of which can by proper resolution and with the utmost propriety be transferred to the "W. and O. Fund, and the cash now on hand will be invested in good high grade bonds at earliest practical moment.
He follows this with remarks to stimulate interest in the fund, with ultimate erection of a Home having a good endowment fund, and punctuated his conclusion by a donation to the fund of one thousand dollars. W.-. Bro. NELSON C . BLEDSO made a donation of $100 to the
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Upon resolution by Past Grand Master R. N. FREDERICKS, t h e eleven bonds for $1,000 each, now held in the General Fund, were transferred to the Widows and Orphans' Fund. The unanimous adoption of the resolution indicates that our Arizona brethren know what they want, and are in earnest in striving for it. Before closing, Grand Lodge appointed a committee consisting of one member from each subordinate lodge t o solicit subscriptions for an Endowment Fund for the Widows and Orphans' Home. The. Masons of Kansas, now raising funds for its second Masonic Home, wish you success in your noble undertaking. Resolutions of sympathy for the widow and family of the late Past'Grand Master ALONZO BAILEY, and also for Past Grand Master Bro. FLETCHER M . DOAN in the recent loss by death of his wife, were adopted. The volume contains a memorial for Past Grand Master BBNJAMEN TITUS, who died March 18, 1916, at Deming, New Mexico, as noted in the Grand Master's address. There is no Report on Correspondence. CHARLES CUSTIS WOOLF, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Tempe.
GEORGE 3. ROSKRUGB, R.'. W . \ Grand Secretary, Tucson. HARRY A, DRACHMAN, Corresppndent, Tucson.
Next Annual, Tucson, February 12, 1918.
ARKANSAS —1916. Lodges, 565; members, 21,436; net gain, 670. Little Rock, November 21, 1916. L. P . KEMPER, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. The Grand Master established a new record of service by visiting 420 lodges during the year—invading every county in the State except four. His "untiring efforts to build up our Craft" were well worthy of the praise bestowed therefor. Last year Grand Lodge passed resolutions and arranged for a celebration in 1916 of its seventy-fifth anniversary of existence. Grand Lodge also last year authorized the Grand Secretary to purchase a "Burroughs adding machine." To what extent, if any, the latter action was responsible for the discovery the record does not disclose, but is some way our Arkansas brethren became aware of the fact that during a period of six years they managed to get along with biennial sessions, losing out of their existence record three years, so that the proposed seventy-fifth anniversary day would be in reality the seventy-eighth annual since the organization of Grand Lodge. But when the time came, they had " a fitting celebration of the seventy-fifth Communication of the Grand Lodge."
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With the Grand Lodge at refreshment and the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star present. Grand Orator R. B. MACON delivered an eloquent address, which was followed by addresses of the Grand Matron of the United States, and the Grand Matron of Arkansas. Hereafter by resolution of Grand Lodge, the United States flag will be displayed in Grand Lodge hall at each session, and all subordinate lodges are directed to procure and display the flag at all meetings." An amendment to the Grand Lodge Constitution was adopted, which provides for the levy and collection from each lodge of two dollars for each initiation, two dollars for each passing, and fou dollars for each raising, to be paid as all other dues, for the benefit of the Masonic Orphans' Home. There is no Correspondence Report. J. S. REAMEY, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Hot Springs. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Little Rock. S. O. WHALEY, Correspondent, Sulphur Springs. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 20, 191?.
BRITISH COLUMBIA —1917. • Lodges, 79; members, 7,683; decrease, 9-S. New
Westminster, June 21, 1917.
WILLIAM ASTLEY, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Summing up the result of his visitations for the year, the Grand Master said: Notwithstanding the fearful drain that the different lodges liave been subjected to in order that the ranlfs of the bravo might be kept up to their full strength, Freemasonry on the whole has prospered during this year. Some of our lodges have sent forth no less than thirty-eight per cent, of their membership to do.battle with the enemy in the cause of liberty and civilization. In nearly everylodgc that I visited Honour Rolls are now to be seen, but it is indeed saddening to note the "killed in action" and "died of wounds" after so many brother's names. He issued a circular "asking the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction to set aside one cent per'day for the goodly number of broken, wounded and permanently maimed brethren returning to us; and while confessing that " M y expectations have not been realized," he says: " A goodly sum has been collected for the benefit of those who will need assistance when they come back to us." He urges further subscriptions, " a s every cent will be required." The Committee on Grand Master's Address "commend the feelings which prompted the Grand Master to establish this fund, and note with satisfaction that his action has received the support of a large number of brethren throughout the jurisdiction. We recommend that the incoming and successive Grand Masters be requested to undertake the future general administration of the fund." Report adopted.
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We note and highly commend the patriotic fervor and spirit of the inspiring resolutions reported by the Committee on Resolutions, "Canada's manhood," and the leader of its forces in the field, Gener-al Sir ARTHUR W . CURRIB—a brother of the fraternity.
We also note the reference to " t h e long-drawn battle, and the straining almost to the limit of the energy and resources of the Empire and our Allies"—in which Grand Lodge "heartfuUy.expresses' its gratification on the addition to the man, moral and material farces by the action of the United States in joining with the farces fighting for democracy, and expresses its conviction that such action will have a. tendency towards drawing closer and closer those ever-harmonious relations that have heretofore existed between our sister jurisdictions of the United States and ourselves." The record of Grand Master ASTLEY is notably excellent, and maj' well serve as an example for his successors in office. It stands as a high type of masonic patriotic endeavor. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. W. A. DEWOLFE-SMITH still takes de-
light in being unhappy. Governor CAPPER'S oration, praised and quoted in every quarter of the globe,- excites his derision. He sneers at the idea of "America in the cause of humanity binding up the .wounds of the nations." And Bro. CAPPER'S "belief that nowhere else in GOD'S earth will be found a commonwealth of a million and three-quarters of men and women who are so free from the greed, the materiahsm, the selfishness, that brutally tramples upon the rights of others," evokes only this reply: "Etc., etc., ad nauseam,."—A Puke? All right, now we know your ailment, you have our sympathy. Dr. DOUGLAS CORSAN, M.-. W.-. Grand" Master, Fernie. W. A. DEWOLPE-SMITH, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Victoria, June 20, 1918.
CALIFORNIA —1916. Lodges, 377; members, 57,856; net gain, 2,474. San Francisco, October 10, 1916.
ALBERT G . BURNETT, M . ' . W.-.
Grand Master. Past Grand Master A. L. FITZGERALD, of Nevada, was introduced and welcomed. The Grand Master's address is a classic. He presented to the brethren for serious and solemn consideration a number of questions and reflections of an intensely practical character. They constitute a series demonstrating that fraternity is not a mere empty phrase, and that love as a principle of conduct has not lost its charm and power.
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H e s u m s u p his opening t o t h i s c o n c l u s i o n : We can only become greater, stronger, better'and happier in an honest, earnest and persistent endeavor to be of vital and helpful service to others. The great mission of Masonry is indeed to make us servants of others, for their welfare as well as our own. H e illustrates his views b y choice selections froni M A R K H A M a n d R O O T . W e h a v e space for a p a r t of e a c h : MARKHAM:
" M a n is the conscript of an endless quest, • A long divine adventure without rest; Each hard-earned freedom withers to a bond; ' Freedom forever is beyond—beyond."
ROOT: "A people whose minds are not open to the lessons of the world's progress, whose spirits are not stirred by the aspiration and achievements of humanity, struggling the world over for liberty and justice, must be left behind by civilization in its steady and beneficent advance." W e s e l d o m notice general o b i t u a r i e s , a n d less seldom q u o t e from t h e m s a v e for rare excellence; b u t we find in G r a n d M a s t e r B U R N E T T ' S conclusion, which is a beautiful s e t t i n g for a g r o u p of t h e Craft's noblest a n d best of t h i s day a n d g e n e r a t i o n , t h a t he has selected as his choicest offering a g e m c o n t r i b u t e d b y a K a n s a n . W e are talking now a b o u t t h e d e m o c r a c y a n d liberty of h u m a n i t y . T h e K a n s a n s t a t e d his own t e x t : In the democracy of the dead all rnen at last are equal. There is neither rank nor station nor prerogative in the republic of the grave. At this fatal threshold the philosopher ceases to be wise, and the song of the poet is silent. DIVES relinquished his millions and LAZAKUS his rags. The poor man Is as rich as the richest, and the rich man as poor as the pauper. The creditor loses his usury, and the debtor is acquitted of his obligation. There the proud man surrenders his dignities, the politician his honors, the worldling his iileasurcs; the invalid needs no physician, and the laborer rests from unrequited toil. Here at last is nature's final decree'in equity. The wrongs of time are redressed. Injustice Is expiated, the irony of fate Is refuted, the unequal distribution of wealth, honor, capacity, pleasure and opportunity, which makes life such a cruel, and inexplicable tragedy, ceases in the realm of death. The strongest there has no supremacy, and the weakest needs no defense. The mightiest captain succumbs to that invincible adversary, who disarms alike the victor and the vanquished. S p e a k i n g of " f a m e , " we w o n d e r how m a n y of our K a n s a s readers can "off h a n d " n a m e t h e a u t h o r . T h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e t u r n e d d o w n t h e decision (No. 19) b y t h e G r a n d Master, in which h e decided " i t was n o t proper to hold m a s o n i c services over t h e ashes of a b r o t h e r whose b o d y had been c r e m a t e d . " T h e c o m m i t t e e said: " W e c a n n o t agree with t h e b r o a d general s t a t e m e n t c o n t a i n e d in t h e decision, b u t on t h e c o n t r a r y , we are of t h e opinion t h a t w h e n a m a s o n i c funeral is requested, it is e m i n e n t l y fit a n d proper t o p a y r e s p e c t t o t h e m e m o r y of a d e p a r t e d b r o t h e r , in w h a t e v e r form his m o r t a l r e m a i n s m a y be presented for t h e p e r f o r m a n c e of t h e c e r e m o n y . " T h e G r a n d Lodge sustained t h e Jurisprudence Committee's report.
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We would go further than the committee; We can see no good reason why Masons should not find it eminently fit and proper to pay respect by memorial exercises, whether the body is present or not, for any brother whose life, character, services to country or humanity have marked him as worthy to receive a public recognition therefor. From the day when the world gave its grand memorial to ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and the day when Confederates and Union men surrounded the bier of U. S. GRANT, history has recorded many events showing that humanity has an altar around which all may gather to bear testimony to true worth and nobility of character. The oration by SAMUEL E . BURKE is a grand one, reminiscent in many ways of the beauty and eloquence of the one by Bro. STARR KING fifty years ago. There is an exquisite memorial of WILLIAM ABRAHAM DAVIES
fitly portraying his sterling character and life. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master EDWARD H . HART sub-
mits his eighth report—standard as usual.
He cites Grand Master
BURDICK'S reference to Grand Orator Judge ALFRED W . BENSON, and
says further': " I n our review of Kansas one year ago, we referred to the oration of Bro. BENSON as one of moving interest, in which was manifested a high order of talent, and a genuine display of the true spirit of Masonry." Bro. HART says of Kansas's last year's corner-stone decision: "This decision is no doubt in accordance with masonic sentiment in this country at least." He also says: " I n his peroration the Grand Master gives expression to some of the most exalted sentiments concerning Masonry which we have recently encountered, which justifies this extended quotation;" and then he excerpts a full page of Bro. BURDICK'S comments on notions of Masonry, winding up with his remarks upon Masonry being a life of service, of duty, and of love, and adding: " My brethren, these things are the test of our Masonry, and these things are Masonry." Bro. HART takes a page and a third of Governor CAPPER'S address on "Masonry and Democracy," saying: "Because of the excellence of the address, we quote therefrom quite liberally." The Kansas report on the MENDOZA protest against the formation of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands receives an elaborate review, and Bro. HART notes that its recommendations were unanimously adopted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. FRANCIS V . K I E S L I N G , M.-. W.-. Grand Master, San Francisco. JOHN WHICHER, R . . W . - . Grand Secretary, San Francisco. EDWARD H . HART, P.-. G.-. M.-., Correspondent, San Francisco.
Next Annual San Francisco, October 9, 1917.
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February,
CANADA-ONTARIO —1916. Lodges, 449; members, 61,062; net gain, 2,079. London, July 19 and 20, 1916. SYDNEY. A. LuKE, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. (Portrait.) Grand Master LUKE'S administration is one well worthy of careful study. He discusses a matter in connection with the conduct of lodge affairs " which may prove harmful if permitted to grow—a competitive spirit among city lodges; the younger lodges to emulate the older, and the older lodges to outdo one another in social entertainment." He touches upon a more serious aspect of competition—canvassing for members. H e says: " I have no proof that such has occurred, but long lists of names appearing on notices of meetings which r have read, arouses suspicion that we are not entirely free from that evil." He further says: "Aside from this competitive feature, .which is happily limited to few. cases, lodge methods are all that reason can expect." He contrasts t h e Masonry of the eighteenth century and the early part of the nineteenth with that of " t h e well ordered- Masonry of today." Discussing the operative idea of phy.sical perfection, he says: Wo are content in this connection to admit those wlio can comply with our form and ceremony. The most important cliange consists in the general demand of the membership tliat the applicant of today be a well-balanced man, mentally endowed, and morall,v developed so as to understand his relations with his fellows, and have clear conceptions of his obligations to the .Supreme Architect of the Universe. There is also a better understanding in the Craft that union and harmony constitute the very essence of Masonry—the only quality under which a lodge becomes really successful. The Grand Master's record is a demonstration of the creed which closes his address. He has honored Masonry and shown his fitness to be its exponent. CORRESPONDENCE.— Our distinguished fellow-writer, M.-.W.'. Bro. A. T. FREED, again presents the report. Under British Columbia, he pulls the Century Dictionary on Bro. DEWOLF-SMITH, who had charged Bro. AUBREY W H I T E with
"laying it on pretty thick to call Ottawa ' t h e metropolis of Canada,' " and shows by the dictionary one of the definitions is " T h e capital city or seat of government of a country, as London, Paris, or Washington," and insists that "Bro. WHITE was strictly correct in calling the seat of government for Canada a metropolis." He eases Bro. SMITH down, as follows: "While we read Bro. SMITH'S reports with a great deal of pleasure, and derive instruction, we cannot help thinking that our good brother is at times just a little bit hypercritical." That is quite an improvement over "conspicuous and ornate inexactitude."
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Kansas as usual receives liberal consideration. Nearly a page and a half of space is devoted to Grand Master BUEDICK'S address. Commenting upon an excerpt showing the institution of Masonry in Kansas, he says: "There are not many jurisdictions of which it can be said that a Grand Lodge was formed two years after Masonry was established in the State." He introduces a half-page excerpt as follows: " A t the conclusion of Bro. BURDICK'S address is a paragraph which, though somewhat long for our purpose, is so good that we feel we must find space for it." Taking passage concluding "Eternal verities of our Order." The Kansas'report receives kind consideration, taking the reference to Grand Master MCPHERSON'S address, and the Kansas conclusion. Bro. FREED concludes with a very optimistic survey of the masonic field. SYDNEY A. LUKE, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Windsor.
R. L. GuNN, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Hamilton. A. T. FREED, P.-. G.'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Hamilton. Next Annual, Belleville, Ontario, July 18, 1917.
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COLORADO —1917. Lodges, 132; members, 19,123; net gain, 948. Denver, September 18 and 19, 1917. GUY V. STERNBERG, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. (Frontispiece is portrait of L. D. GRAIN, M.-.W.-. Grand Master-elect, 1917-1918.) Nine Special Communications for laying corner-stones, consecration, dedication, and constitution of lodges and other masonic purposes were held prior to the fifty-seventh Annual Communication, held as first above mentioned. The distinguished visitors received- and welcomed were Past Grand Masters HUGO HYNDS, of Wyoming, and EDWARD W . W E L -
LINGTON, of Kansas, each of whom acknowledged the courtesy in a graceful arid pleasing speech. The principal feature of the Colorado volume for 1917, and the one event doubtless most memorable and interesting to his Colorado brethren is the record containing the portrait of M.-.W.-. Bro. LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAP, and the loving tribute paid to Past Grand • Master GREENLEAF at a reception tendered him in commemoration of the fifty-first anniversary of his service as Worshipful Master of Denver Lodge No. 5, and the fiftieth anniversary of his service as High Priest of Denver Chapter No. 2, R. A. M. The reception was held May 29, 1917, in the Masonic Temple in Denver. Bro. GREENLEAF and Mrs. GREENLEAF occupied seats of honor in the East. At least six hundred Masons and their ladies were present. The exercises were very interesting, and consisted of music and addresses. Past Grand Master CROMWELL TUCKER gave the fraternal address of welcome to the large gathering and acted as
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Master of Ceremonies. Letters were read from Grand Master GUY V. STERNBERG and Past Grand Master FRANK CHURCH.
Addresses
were delivered by Past Grand Master and Grand High Priest JAMES R. KiLLiAN, Deputy Grand Master L. D. GRAIN, and the presiding
officers of the various Denver masonic bodies, one of whom was Bro. CHARLES A. STOKES, President of the Board of Trustees of the
Masonic Temple Association. The record in part says: The entire occasion was marked by the magnificent spontaneous outburst of love and respect for our of the ablest, truest and purest Masons who has ever adorned the fraternity in this or any other jurisdiction. 'As a masonic poet Bro. GiiEENLEAF has enriched the literature of Masonry with gems of beauty. His poems have carried to masonic hearts everywhere the very spirit and soul, the sympathy of fraternal love that constitute the real life and power of our Craft, and that will eventually bring humanity together into one great brotherhood.
Grand Master STERNBERG said: As a man, citizen, and Mason, his walk through life's pathway has been such as to command the approbation of his fellows, as well as to set a true standard of living, such as cannot fail to be both an inspiration to the young, and a noble example to all those who shall come after him. His work and service as chairm a n of the Committee on Correspondence of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Colorado, e.xtending over a period of at least thirty years, has been most notable and of the highest order of excellence. [ N O T E : B r o . G R E E N L E A F ' S last r e p o r t i n this v o l u m e is n u m b e r e d t h i r t y - t h i r d , t h e last t w e n t y - e i g h t of which, are n u m b e r e d consecutively. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r a n d G r a n d High Priest J A M E S R . K I L L I A N s t r u c k t h e k e y n o t e of B r o . L A W R E N C E ' S c h a r a c t e r w h e n he s a i d : It has been my good fortune to know him personally for about a quarter of a century, during which time I have read something emanating from his brain and heart each month. During all these years of continuous production, not a line from his'pen ever entertained an unworthy suggestion. No word or act of his ever filled a human eye with tears of sorrow, or pierced a human heart with grief.
Looking back to our second Correspondence Report (1894-5), we find t h a t under Colorado we said:
"Bro. GREENLEAF appends to
his report an ode written by him for the Colorado Book of Ceremonials. Believing t h a t it is decidedly superior to anything used for like purpose, we append it hereto." [Corner-stone Ode.] The Committee on Correspondence was allowed until next Communication in which to report upon the applications of Grand Lodge of France and Grand Lodge of Panama for recognition. A special committee to report at next Annual Communication was appointed t o consider the advisability of erecting a suitable monument to the late Grand Master HENRY M . TELLER; and also asuitable monument or marker to their first Grand Master JOHN M . CHIVINGTON.
We note that the new chairman of the Correspondence Committee is Bro. STANLEY C . WARNER, of Denver.
Our kindest hope for the
new correspondent is that he may equal the record of his predecessor in length and character of service.
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COKRESPONDENCE.—Past G r a n d M a s t e r L A W R E N C E N . G R E E N L E A P for t h e last t i m e s u b m i t s t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . U n d e r K a n s a s we n o t e t h e G r a n d O r a t o r receives t h i s m e n t i o n : "An e l o q u e n t o r a t i o n w a s delivered b y B r o . W I L L I A M A. J O H N S T O N , Chief J u s t i c e of t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t of K a n s a s , who t o o k for his s u b j e c t , ' T h e D u t i e s a n d O b l i g a t i o n s of M a s o n s as Citizens.' " Over a p a g e of s p a c e is d e v o t e d t o excerpts from t h e G a n d M a s t e r ' s a p p e a l in behalf of t h e Masonic H o m e , 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 , t a k i n g t h e conclusion of t h e l a t t e r r e p o r t . T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e is t h u s referred t o : " I s a fine review, a n d e n t i t l e s h i m t o (Censored.—M.) After a s t a t e m e n t of physical h a n d i c a p u n d e r which he felt obliged t o decline a r e a p p o i n t m e n t , he s a y s : "VVe reluctantly take leave of our associates of the Round Table with whom we have labored so long in a common cause for our respective Grand Lodges. * * * Nothing remains but the final word. Reciprocating the liind wishes of our fellow reporters we come to the parting, of the ways wlien we must say Good-bye! Dear brethren, Good-bye! T w e n t y - f i v e y e a r s ago w h e n we began our w o r k as c o r r e s p o n d e n t of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of K a n s a s , t h e following were co-laborers in t h e C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w o r k w i t h B r o . L. N . G R E E N L E A F : *DAVIBS
(California).
*R0BERTS0N ( C a n a d a ) . *SlNGLET0N (Dist. of C o l u m b i a ) . *JACKSON
(Delaware).
.*ROBBiNS (Illinois). *MURROW ( I n d i a n T e r r i t o r y ) . *STATON ( K e n t u c k y ) . *W H E E L E R (Connecticut). * D A W K I N S (Florida). *STEVENSON (Idaho).
*LoNG ( I n d i a n a ) . *PARVIN (Iowa). MILLER (Kansas). CLARKE (Kentucky). *DRUMMOND (Maine). *SCHULTZ ( M a r y l a n d ) . .TODD (Minnesota).
*VlNClL (Missouri). *BowEN ( N e b r a s k a ) . A. S. W A I T ( N e w H a m p s h i r e ) . * F R O S T ( N e w Mexico).
*PENDER (North Carolina). • T H O M P S O N (South D a k o t a ) . *CHADWICK
(Oregon).
*VAUX *LAMBERTON
(Pennsylvania).
*RUGG ( R h o d e I s l a n d ) . B L A T T (South D a k o t a ) . * M A T T H E W S (Texas). *PERKINS (Vermont).
A T K I N S O N (West Virginia). *FBLLOWS (Louisiana).
*C0N0VER ( M i c h i g a n ) . * B A R K L E Y (Mississippi). •HEDGES (Montana). LEWERS (Nevada). *VEHSLAGE (New Jersey). *ANTHONY (New York).
* F L I N T (Nova Scotia). • C U N N I N G H A M (Ohio). C H A M B E R S (Quebec).
• B E L L R I N G E R (South Carolina). • C O N N O R (Tennessee). • D I E H L (Utah). • R E E D (Washington). MCGREGOR
) ,„,.
JENKS
I (Wisconsin.)
.
,
•KUYKENDALL (Wyoming).
Of all t h e n a m e s a b o v e recorded, those which a r e preceded b y t h e ominous * are known t o be dead.
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CLARKE, of Kentucky, was the successor of STATON, of Kentucky, about the date of the commencement of this record. About the same time JENKS, of Wisconsin, succeeded MCGREGOR, of Wisconsin,- the latter having taken up the official work of the Wisconsin State Normal Institution at Platteville, of which he has been the President, or official head, for nearly if not the entire period included herein. Bro. WAIT'S name does, not appear on recent New Hampshire records. LEWERS, of Nevada, temporary correspondent Nevada, was Grand Master in 1907. Past Grand Master BLATT, of South Dakota, when last heard from resided in Chicago. So that of the permanent Correspondence writers during the past twenty-five years of Bro. GREENLEAF'S service, beginning twenty-five years ago, we find none with a more complete record than that of Bro. GREENLEAF, perhaps two. or three closely approximating, but nearly if not all showing an occasional hiatus. The foregoing is written without a critical examination of the various records. And of those who are alive and have written a majority of the reports beginning twenty-five years ago we would estimate the survivors not to exceed six. M.". W.'. Bro. GREENLEAF'S record of service is a notable one in every particular. • • L. D. GRAIN, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Fort Collins. CHAS. H . JACOBSON, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 17, 18, 1918.
CONNECTICUT —1917. Lodges, 110; members, 26,954; net gain, 977. »' Hartford, February 7 and 8, 1917. THOMAS MCKENZIE, M.-.W.". Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) In the opening of his address, considering the great world struggle, Grand Master MCKENZIE well says: As we contemplate this.great tragedy from a distance and exclaim. "How long, oh Lord, how long!" let us not be discouraged, but with renewed hope and ciuicliened faith look forward to that day when out from the present darkness the great light of truth shall shine; and out from the mighty conflict shall come a vision of right living—man to man. nation to nation—and the hallowed precepts of brotherly love, relief and truth shall Anally prevail, never again to be supplanted by hatred, strife and deceit. Connecticut Masons have an annual event known as "Grand Master's Day," when the Grand Master is always in evidence; as also is the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star; and (if the levity of the remark can be condoned) likewise that lively bunch always omnipresent when the interests of the Masonic Home are being considered^—the ."sisters" of the Eastern Star.
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The Grand Master pays a delightful tribute to all who joined in the "annual-outing" of the Craft at their "Home." They call it the Grand Master's Day, but, familiar with its history from the start, we cannot get the impression out of our mind that its chief interest centers about the Masonic Home. The Grand Master's tribute to the Order closes: " I t also gives me pleasure at this time to pay my tribute of honor and respect to this Order, which truly 'worketh well in the household,' and gives unstintingly and devotedly to our needy ones." The Grand Master attended the forty-sixth annual reunion of the Connecticut Masonic Veteran Association, was elected a member of the Association, and introduced as their youngest member—"proposed and elected that day." The Grand Master sized up the appeals of International Bureaus for masonic officers very intelligently when he said: "Having for their object universal fraternity and our subscription." Certain American Grand Lodges engaged for a number of years —Connecticut since -January 10,1910—in "arranging a common celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the formation of the United Grand Lodge of England," have an object lesson in the report of the Connecticut committee, which reported that: • They have endeavored to communicate with the Grand Lodge of England, and have communicated with several of the co-ordinate sister jurisdictions, and are of the opinion that it is inadvisable to talce any definite steps at this time looking to the celebration of said anniversary, and recommend that said committee be continued under the direction of the incoming Grand Master, v/ith power to act. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master GBORCE A. K I E S , again
enlightens the Craft in the essential matters worthy of their consideration. In doing so he levies tribute upon Grand Master BURDICK'S address, in his review of Kansas (1916) in his 1917 volume. He cites his "past and present" of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; excerpts a page devoted by him to "dispensations," "Masonic Home," "Appropriation Washington Memorial," " P e r Capita Tax for Office Building and Library," and "Charity Reimbursement." The Kansas Correspondence Report is levied upon for its comments under Louisiana and Nevada, anent democratic sectarian domination in Washington Monument completion and restrictions as to burial of veteran soldiers, of which he says: "Needless to say, all true patriots will endorse and applaud his sentiments." L. J. NiCKERSON, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, West Cornwall. GEORGE A. KIES, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 6, 1918.
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February,
CUBA —1916-1917. Lodges, 106; members, 6,907; net gain, 717. Habana, March 25, 1917. Here at the last possible moment comes Cuba—the Queen of the Antilles—and demonstrating masonically by the reports of the masonic officials that she is entirely in harmony with the long conceded masonic principle that " Masonry is a progressive science." Grand Master FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CUKBELO in the beginning of
his address refers to an established fact: How greatly I am pleased at the positive success obtained during the year just finished. A most wise Master said: " H e who labors, is constant, never abandons his equanimity, and balances real facts with general opinion, always succeeds," and that is the motto that suits Cuban Masons.
He unhesitatingly invites comparison between any of the existing institutions with that of Masonry in the Republic of Cuba as to which has done better work and can show a more positive success than Masonry. He adds: "Think what we possessed shortly ago, review what our moral and material concerns are now, and tell me frankly whether you are satisfied with the balance or not." He makes an earnest plea for benevolence toward the destitute, Bro. F . D E P . RODRIGUEZ, the Cuban correspondent, pays a tribute to the distinguished writers of the Craft, as follows: Many well known briglit stars in the international masonic sky such as EANDALL, GARRETT, LAMBERTON, MATTHEWS, LAMBERT, and last but not least in
. importance for us, MOR.\YT-^., passed during the year to the Grand Lodge above.
Bro. R. makes an interesting reference to the recommendation of the Grand Master of North Carolina to that Grand Lodge to require of a candidate that he be able to read and write, which failed to receive the approval of that Grand Lodge; noting which, Bro. R. sagely suggests: " O h , this fact makes us understahd now why North Carolina needed forty-six years to extend to Cuba her right hand of fellowship." . The Latin or Greek professor is. seldom at a loss in determining the source or inspiration of the "free translation" given by a student, but we have an idea that the Spanish vernacular is entirely in a class by itself, and requires most liberal treatment in translation. Bro. RODRIGUEZ has rendered a great service to the Craft in enabling its writers individually to form an estimate of the wonderful progress that has come to our sister Republic. Not only in its Masonry, in itself marvelous, but in all the other particulars in which we find reflected the essential principles of government of which we of the United States are most proud. The days of tyranny, cruelty, and oppression under the Spanish regime now seem like a black, hideous dream, and the entire world voices its acclaim to free Cuba and rejoices in its enlightenment and prosperity. The business and financial outlook in Cuba
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is most flattering and encouraging. Much of the capital now invested in the development of the sugar interest in Cuba has been derived from the United States, with the result that Cuba is rapidly becoming a land of wealthy and prosperous sugar planters and investors. It is to be hoped that the "Made in Cuba" or "Made in the United States" sign will take the place of the one that made us dependent upon Europe for our manufactured product of American Cuban sugar. One word more as to figures: While the Cuban masonic population one year ago was about seven thousand, that did not include three thousand unaffiliated Masons which Grand Master CURBELO'S census is expected to include. FRANCISCO SANCHEZ CURBELO, M . ' . W . - . Grand Master, H a b a n a .
JOSE MARTI, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Habana. F. D B P . RODRIGUEZ, Correspondent, Habana. Next Annual, Habana, March 24, 1918.
DELAWARE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 22; members, 3,698; net gain, 149. Wilmington, October 4, 1916.
WALTER W . BACON, M.-. W . - .
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The record is a brief one. The Grand Master outlines the general duty of Masons as follows: The duty of Masons is to strengthen the moral fiber of the people by practicing the ideals of the fraternity, so that it may remain a vital force in every community, teaching loyalty to authority, duty towards our brethren, respect for law, charity for the unfortunate. Duty well done is the fireside of the soul, giving inspiration to ourseU'es as well as others. STUART J. HORN, M . \ W . \ Grand Master, Wilmington. HARRY J. GUTHRIE, P.-.G.-.M.'., R.".W.-. Grand Secretary and-
Grand Correspondent,' Wilmington. Next Annual (112th), Wilmington, October 3, 1917.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - 1 9 1 6 . Lodges, 34; members, 10,526; net gain, 355. Washington, December 20,1916. WILLIAM W . JERMANE, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Specials precede the Annual, recording the deaths and burials of the following: Grand Master JESSE W . LEE, J R . (1888), Union officer Civil War (Captain); JAMES ANTHONY SAMPLE, Grand Master (1890); FRANCIS J. WOODMAN, Grand Master (1907); JOSEPH SYLVESTER M C -
COY, Grand Master (1880). The obituary record for Past Grand Master FRANCIS J. WOODMAN (1907), is singularly tender and sweet, and well befitting a life
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and character in which those beautiful traits were so predominant. His record as a student at Phillips (Exeter) and Yale was distinguished and notable, and is referred to in his obituary. His masonic friends in Kansas were numerous, and by none will his departure be more deeply mourned than they. In their behalf we desire to express their deep appreciation of the faithful delineation of Bro. WOODMAN'S life and character so well portrayed by the committee of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. CORRESPONDENCE.—Admiral G E O . W . BAIRD presents the report. Under Argentina, we find an interesting review, a part of which we take: They do not understand formal Grand Lodge recognition as we exact itUntil recently a guaranty of friendship, to use the Spanish word, was all that was necessary between any masonic jurisdictions to warrant full and free vislta.tion between members of each; but the appearance of a few spurious and irregularly-formed bodies has led to some masonic writers urging restrictions on visitations as well as on ''guarante de aniislad." They very much desire "recognition" from our Grand Lodges and liave asked for it. Under District of Columbia, where he refers to a splendid report on Masonic Education, Bro. BAIRD, says: " I t is a move in the right, direction, and we have always thought it would be salutary to substitute a few ounces of it for the pounds of oratory we find in the average American lodge." Under his review of the United Grand Lodge of England, we find a remarkably terse and concise analysis of the character of LORD KITCHENER, the British commander. We take it: LoBD KITCHENER was one of those men eternally on duty; never idle; wholly unselfish; never better satisfied than when doing some good to somebody; generally reticent and dillident, his only fault being that he was not an admirer of the girls. H e p a y s his respects to t h e F l o r i d a c o r r e s p o n d e n t as follows: He makes reference to our Correspondence Report, but evidently thinks we are needlessly disturbed about the attacks the Komanish hierarchy are making upon the Craft. If history may be believed there was a massacre of Huguenots in Florida once, " n o t because they were French, but because they were Protestants." Our optimistic brother need not go out of his State for evidence. K a n s a s for 1916 receives a t h o u g h t f u l Of G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S work, he s a y s :
a n d considerate review.
We lift our hat to a Grand Master who has the temerity to find fault; the ruling passion is to praise, encourage, compliment, or flatter lodges, which we have thought is not in the best interest of the Craft, though it may be pleasant. The Grand Master has grand good words to say of the Home—a splendid Home which does credit to the State. Tliese Homes have not been begun too soon, for the strong arm of Masonry will in the near future be needed for the protection of -its own in more ways than one. The Kansas report is credited with recording the salient points. "What we said about not confining ourselves either in thought or benevo-
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lences—as formerly—to t h e strict rule of masonic legitimacy is t a k e n with c o m m e n d a t i o n . H e finds a lesson for t h e U n i t e d States in our statistical tables, our net gain being 73,544, of which he s a y s : " T h i s is over four per cent, and is a m u c h greater gain t h a n in t h e population. T h e birth r a t e a m o n g t h e n a t i v e Americans is n o t so g r e a t a s a m o n g t h e h y p h e n a t e d class, a n d t h e gain b y r a w i m m i g r a n t s furnishes little or no supply t o our r a n k s . T h e question arises. W h e n c e come our i n i t i a t e s ? " We note t h a t R O E F U L K E R S O N is G r a n d P u r s u i v a n t . "Excelsior!" JAMES W . W I T T E N , M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Washington. A R V I N E W . J O H N S T O N , R . - . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, W a s h i n g t o n .
G E O . W . B A I R D , P . - . G.-. M .•., Correspondent, W a s h i n g t o n . Next A n n u a l , W a s h i n g t o n , December —, 1917.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND —1917. T h e record is of a n Especial G r a n d Lodge held J u n e 23, 1917, called by c o m m a n d of t h e M.-. W.". G r a n d M a s t e r t h e D U K E OF C O N NAUGHT AND S T R A T H E A R N , etc., etc. D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r T H O M A S F . H A L S E Y on t h e T h r o n e .
T h e M.-.W.-. G r a n d M a s t e r t h e D U K E OP CONNAUGHT, etc., e t c . . having d e m a n d e d admission a n d having t a k e n his seat on t h e T h r o n e , t h e maul of Sir C H R I S T O P H E R W R E N w a s presented t o H i s R o y a l Highness b y W.-. B r o . J . E . K . S T U D D , P . - . G . - . D . - .
( M a s t e r of
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Lodge of A n t i q u i t y N o . 2 ) . All t h e b r e t h r e n t h e n saluted t h e G r a n d M a s t e r according t o ancient form. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e a d a telegram s e n t t o t h e King by h i m , t o wit: Eight thousand Masons are assembling in the Albert Hall this clay to celebrate the two Jiimdredth 'anniversary of British Freemasonry in England. I desire on their behalf to take this opportunity of renewing our expressions of loyalty and devotion to your Throne and Person, and to wish you long life and happiness. We pray that victory may crown your arms and that a just and lasting iieace may be the result. ARTHUR. Grand Master. I n t h e K i n g ' s reply, he s a y s : * * * Please thank them most heartily in my name. The traditional loyalty of British Freemasons is a force upon which the Sovereign of this country has ever reckoned, and has been to me a proud memory during the anxious years through which we are passing. GEORGE, R . & I.
Following t h e foregoing, t h e D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r gave an a d dress, in which he m a d e brief reference' t o t h e St. J o h n ' s D a y s u m m e r meeting, a n d t h e n said: Passing over minor details, the great epoch in our history took place just over a century ago, when on the 27th of December, 1813. St. John's Day, in winter, this Grand Lodge and that known as the Atholl or "Ancient" Grand Lodge, presided over by Your Royal Highness's illustrious ancestor, the DUKE
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OF KENT, were united under the DVKE OF SUSSEX, thus inaugurating the constitution under which we have attained to our present state of prosperity, and under whicli as time progresses we hope to make even greater progress from generation to generation. Reference is m a d e to t h e Benevolence a n d C h a r i t y Organization formed a n d amplified from t i m e to t i m e t o t h e present, which, like those of k i n d r e d character over t h e m a s o n i c world, h a v e become a n d still a r e t h e glory a n d b e a u t y of M a s o n r y . T h e G r a n d Master, s u m m a r i z i n g t h e a d d r e s s m a d e , expressed t h e Sincere satisfaction he had had in presiding over this great body as its Grand Master [cheers]; and that satisfaction is deepened today by the bringing together of this vast assemblage of Freemasons, all imbued with tlie same principles, all believing the same tenets, each determined to strive to the utmost to maintain at the highest point of perfection those grand principles of Brotherly I^ove, Relief and Truth, which not only supply the foundation, but cement and adorn the fabric of Freemasonry. [Cheers.) T h e gist of all t h e exercises from t h e A m e r i c a n viewpoint is cont a i n e d in t h e conclusion of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s r e m a r k s , where he said: To our American brethren we say how sincerely we recognize that spirit of love, of truth and loyalty to freedom which has led their nation to join with our own and with our Allies in the present struggle. [Cheers.] From its beginning we have felt that the cause which we defend is that of masonic brotherhood in its noblest aspects [Hear! Hear!], and that the victory of our cause will ensure the spread throughout all lands of the three great principles on which our Order is founded, and the triumph of which was never more necessary, and, we trust, never more assured, than it is at this hour. [Loud cheers.] • A m o n g t h e congratulations received b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r was one from British Freemasons a t R u h l e b e n , Berlin, G e r m a n y , interned as civilian prisoners of war, signed for t h e m b y P E R C Y C . H U L L , P , ; , D e p . , G.'. O r g a n i s t . - • A m o n g t h e foreign G r a n d Bodies ( U n i t e d States), sending teleg r a m s or l e t t e r s , we find 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 sent a n a d d r e s s , a n d t h a t G r a n d Lodges of M a s s a c h u s e t t s , N e w Jersey, R h o d e I s l a n d a n d S o u t h D a k o t a s e n t a t e l e g r a m or l e t t e r . T h e Q u a r t e r l y record closes with some notes b y W I L L I A M H A M MOND, P . \ G . ' . D . \ Librarian to G r a n d L o d g e , based u p o n t h e following words ascribed by him t o B r o . W . J. H U G H A N : " G r a n d Lodges are a m o d e r n o u t g r o w t h of o p e r a t i v e F r e e m a s o n r y . " On S u n d a y , June 24, 1917, a t R o y a l A l b e r t Hall, a masonic service of p r a y e r , praise and t h a n k s g i v i n g was held b y c o m m a n d of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e services began w i t h t h a t g r a n d old h y m n b y ISAAC W A T T S , beginning:
"O GOD our help in ages past Our hope for years to come." T h e n followed invocation by G r a n d C h a p l a i n ; a specially a d a p t e d l i t a n y ; t h e L o r d ' s p r a y e r ; singing of t h e O n e h u n d r e d and t w e n t y - f o u r t h P s a l m ; reading of S c r i p t u r e , I I Chronicles, C h a p t e r 6, Verses 1
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to 10; singing'Russian national anthem; prayers for our Order and Nation; Reading Haggai, Chapter 2, Verses 1 to 9; Hymn, "All people that on earth do dwell;" address by Grand Chaplain the BISHOP OF BIRMINGHAM; collection for masonic charity; thanksgiving by the Past Grand Chaplain of three prayers: No. 1, To hand down the traditions of our Order pure and unsullied as we received them; No. 2, a prayer for the Grand Lodge; No. 3, a prayer for victory that will insure the freedom of the world. Then was sung the psalm, " O Praise GOD in His Holiness;" followed by the Patriarchal Benediction, by BISHOP OF BIRMINGHAM; and the national anthem was then sung in full. One thought in the address we must take: "Who dies if England lives?" No one, in very trutli, because to die for country means eternal life. But unless England really lives, I would not sacrifice one fraction of liumanity in lier cause. Tlie England of tomorrow—tlie after-war Britain — must be tlie home of fullest freedom, in which every member of the commonwealth shall have equality of opportunity. * * * The Deputy Grand Master announced that he had been commanded by the Grand Master to further commemorate the bicentenary by the bestowal of London Rank on one hundred brethren of ability who had rendered service to the Craft. R.\ W.'. Deputy Grand Master announced the resignation of Grand Secretary LETCHWORTH, and the appointment by comniand of the Grand Master of W.-. Bro. P. COLVILLE SMITH, P.-. G . . D . . , to the
office of Grand Secretary. Bro. COLVILLE SMITH thereupon advanced to the pedestal and was duly invested as Grand Secretary by the Deputy Grand Master. A resolution permitting a stripe of garter blue to be added to Lodge of Antiquity No. 2, Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge No. 4, and Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge No. 12, was put and declared carried. In accepting the resignation of Grand Secretary LETCHWORTH, he was retired on a salary of £2,000 per annum, which was put and carried with no dissenting voice. The new Grand Secretary was allowed a salary of £1,200, with a biennial increment of £100. Grand Lodge approved a resolution for the erection of a memorial tablet to ANTHONY SAYER, which, on motion, was declared carried. Hereafter, by action of the Grand Lodge, it is made the duty of every Secretary, immediately after the installation of the Master, to make a return to the Grand Secretary of the members of the lodge and so forward. Considerable discussion [laughter] and [laughter and cheers] arose over whether the form should read, "The lodge by its Secretary shall," or, " T h e lodge shall by its Secretary." The question of verbiage was left to the Deputy Grand Master, and the resolution put and declared carried.
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W e t h i n k i t will be a d i s t i n c t m a r k of progress when t h e U n i t e d G r a n d L o d g e of E n g l a n d gets i t s r e t u r n s from t h e lodges, a n d can advise t h e masonic world w h a t it's m e m b e r s h i p is. T H E D U K E OP C O N N A U G H T , M / . W / . G r a n d M a s t e r .
CoLViLLE SMITH, R . - . W . - . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y .
FLORIDA —1917. L o d g e s , 2 4 3 ; m e m b e r s , 13,364; n e t gain, 640. J a c k s o n v i l l e , J a n u a r y 16, 17 a n d 18, 1917.
A. S. Y O R K ,
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G r a n d M a s t e r , acting. M a t t e r s beyond his control p r e v e n t e d t h e personal a t t e n d a n c e of G r a n d M a s t e r JAMES E . C R A N E , b u t his address, read b y P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r E . E . H A S K E L L , d e m o n s t r a t e d t h a t he h a d given diligent a t t e n t i o n t o d u t y and service as G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e Florida C o m m u n i c a t i o n was n o t a b l e for an excellent address in t h e i n t e r e s t of the Masonic H o m e , b y J u d g e C H A R L E S A. W I L S O N , of Louisville, K e n t u c k y , strongly r e m i n i s c e n t of t h e d a y s when K a n s a s needed a H o m e a n d — t h a n k s t o his good " s i s t e r s " a n d u n d a u n t e d " b r o t h e r s " — g o t one. T h e r e was also a n o t a b l e o r a t i o n b y W.-. B r o . L I N C O L N C . H U L L E Y , u p o n t h e t o p i c " The M a s o n i c I d e a l : A C h a r a c t e r of Stainless H o n o r . " After s a y i n g , " A t t h e very h e a r t of o u r M a s o n r y is t h e idea of GOD. H i s goodness t h e true M a s o n is b o u n d t o i m i t a t e .and His character should be t h e pattern for our life," t h e o r a t o r speaks of one of t h e very best e l e m e n t s in this ideal citizen: The true Mason is a man of unbroken faith. " He that sweareth to his own hurt and changeth not." He keeps his word even when it is to his disadvantage to do so. He Is faithful in contracts and oaths. He sweareth to his own hurt, £^nd changes not; not that he intended to maivc a l>ad promise and hurt liimseif, but having made it he sticks to it, neither dodging or evading it by a hair's breadth. To keep his oath means struggle, bankruptcy, poverty. The man who turns coward in face of danger doesn't make a good soldier. He refers to the admiration of the world extended to SOCRATES, REGULUI?, and Sir WALTER
SCOTT, each an illustrious example of stainless honor. T h e r e w e cannot a b b r e v i a t e a n y m o r e — r e a d t h e oration in t h e Florida v o l u m e ; it's w o r t h while. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence covers 210 pages, a n d is b y Past G r a n d M a s t e r S I L A S B . W R I G H T , a n d gives a n e p i t o m e of each of t h e G r a n d Lodges reviewed. U n d e r British Columbia, h e n o t e s indications t h a t t h e jurisdiction reviewer is " m i s t a k e n " in his Florida review. U n d e r California, h e s a y s a good word for t h e " s i s t e r s " of t h e 0 . E . S. H e devotes t w o a n d a half pages t o review of K a n s a s , a major p a r t of which is given t o t h e a d dress of G r a n d Master W M . L . B U R D I C K .
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He also says: " T h e protest of the Regional Grand Lodge of Manila was reported upon by the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, who reviewed the history of this organization so clearly that it was merely holding under the Orient of Spain, and was in no wise sovereign or independent, and that it has no masonic standing." The recommendation of the committee is also given. The George Washington Memorial Association action and appropriation taken and made by Kansas are noted, as also were the resolutions of sympathy and condolence passed by the Grand Lodge of Kansas "upon the death of R.'. W.". Bro. ROBERT FREKE GOULD."
Complimentary reference is made to the Kansas plans and outlay for the new Grand Lodge Administration and Library Building, which since the reference was written is now receiving its finishing touches and being occupied, at Topeka. In his conclusion, discussing physical perfection, Bro. WRIGHT says: " I n South Carolina where the rule of physical perfection has been adhered to most rigidly, they have at last changed to the more liberal, reasonable, and sensible law first above given" (j. e., "literally.and fully comply with requirements of ritual without aid of artificial substitutes"). Citing fact that Missouri and some others permit substitutes. APELLES S. YORK, M.-. W.'. Grand Master, Live Oak. WILBUR P. WEBSTER, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . WRIGHT, P . . G . . M.-., Correspondent, DeLand.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 15, 1918.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1916. Lodges, 661; members, 42,749; net gain, 1,252. Macon, October 31 and November 1, 1916. N. H. BALLARD, Grand Master. The Grand Master's address is a good one, despite the fact that he renders twenty-four decisions. One of the decisions, though disapproved, is notable in the respect that it calls attention to the fact that the qualifying clause of the ancient regulations, viz.: "That may render him incapable of learning the Art," has been omitted from the Georgia law. He suggests its addition "would so amend or alter it as to bring it in accord with the law of physical qualifications now existing in most of the Grand Jurisdictions of the world. Correct. Of course when you rise to the adoption of that other well-established principle, that when the reason for the adoption of a law no longer exists the law itself can be dispensed with, it will hardly be worth while to worry over questions of strict or liberal construction. The Grand Master gets down to masonic bed rock in his action and commendatory reference to the work of the Atlanta brethren of
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t h e S c o t t i s h Rite in m a i n t a i n i n g a hospital for crippled children. " G o o d work!" N o w l e t our noble Saracenic b r e t h r e n e m u l a t e t h e " s i s t e r s " i n t h e i r s u p p o r t of t h e M a s o n i c H o m e , a n d all will be well. P . S.—This suggestion is not an outside one. W e find in the Proceedings t h e following records, with n o t h i n g t o i n d i c a t e w h a t action if a n y w a s t a k e n : " R e p o r t on recognition of G r a n d Lodge of F r e e a n d A c c e p t e d M a s o n s of t h e Philippine I s l a n d s , signed RAYMOND D A N I E L S , c h a i r m a n of Correspondence C o m m i t t e e . L e t t e r from M I L L E R E . H E R R I N G , G r a n d M a s t e r Ad Interim of G r a n d L o d g e of Philippine I s l a n d s t o t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of M a s o n s S t a t e of Georgia, a n d also a c o m m u n i c a t i o n from R A M O N M E N D O Z O , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y of t h e G r a n d Regional Lodge of t h e P h i l i p p i n e s . " W e find a n interesting r e p o r t of t h e Masonic H o m e Commission, from which we note t h e a d o p t i o n of i t s p r e s e n t site as t h e p e r m a n e n t one; s e p a r a t i o n of t h e old a n d y o u n g i n m a t e s ; industrial school; e n d o w m e n t of $300,000 t o be raised for t h e m a i n t e n a n c e of H o m e . Good w o r k ! C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — B r o . R A Y M O N D D A N I E L furnishes t h e r e p o r t .
W e h a v e a l w a y s enjoyed o u r Georgia associates, a n d h a v e always found t h e m m o s t delightful c o m p a n i o n s . M O O D Y ' S d e p a r t u r e we m o u r n e d as a personal loss, a n d w h e n we g a v e u p our dear B r o . B A S S t o t h e i m p e r i o u s d e m a n d of service for h i s b r e t h r e n , in common w i t h t h e b r e t h r e n of t h e R o u n d T a b l e we felt one of our own k i t h a n d k i n h a d gone o u t from a m o n g us, m a k i n g a loss t h a t seems irreparable. W e d o n o t wish t o be h a s t y in o u r j u d g m e n t of a n o t h e r ; b u t listen to this: " H e appears in the unfortunate role of a liypercritic;" he takes the selfassumed position of a pedagogue more than that of a masonic-spirited, fraternally-minded reviewer. One can be a critic without arrogant pedantry; one can point out what seems to them discrepancies without.implying (employing) caustic comment and sarcastic terms, and then, praying for the patience of • JOB, he says to the unfortunate writer whom he likens to JOB'S'counselors, " JSTO doubt but ye are the people and wisdom shall die with you." And he says all this to DEAVOLF-SMITH, that mild-mannered and gentle-spoken, self-effacing imitator of the worm in DICKENS' most celebrated character. K a n s a s is reviewed, t a k i n g t w o a n d a half pages of G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K ' S address. Of a n oration t h a t h a s been praised a n d copied all over t h e masonic world, h e lavishly s a y s : " T h e G r a n d Oration w a s delivered b y Bro. A R T H U R C A P P E R , on ' M a s o n r y a n d D e m o c r a c y . ' " H i s closing is a benediction t o which from our corner we a d d a fervent A m e n ! F R A N K 0 . M I L L E R , M.^. W . - . G r a n d M a s t e r , F o r t Valley. P R A N K F . BAKER, R.-. W . - . Grand Secretary, Macon. RAYMOND DANIEL, Correspondent,
Atlanta.
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IDAHO-1917. Lodges, 64; members, 5,112; net gain, 307. Boise, September 11, 12, and 13, 1917.
JOHN D . BLOOMFIELD,
M.-.W.\ Grand Master. We have made a cursory examination of the Idaho voluriie, the next to the last received before our work goes to the printer, and we find the same old difficulty, though in a more intensified form, by reason of the fact that" the volume to be tackled condenses fifty years of .Grand Lodge jurisdictional history. Grand Master BLOOMFIELD refers to the organization of Grand Lodge fifty years previously at Idaho City, by the action of the representatives of four chartered lodges and delegates from one lodge under dispensation, such lodges having received their charter from the Grand Lodge of Oregon and the Grand Lodge of Washington, four of the five lodges being still in existence. Of the seventeen representatives present at this meeting, all but three had finished their earthly careers: Past Grand Master SAMUEL B . CONNELLY, first Grand Treasurer; JOHN MERRILL, first Junior Grand Deacon; and Past Grand Master JOHN KENNALLY.
He pays a high and well-merited tribute to Past Grand Master JONAS WARREN BROWN, whose death September 15, 1916, we noted
last year. He says: " He was a quiet and modest man, a clear thinker, charitable towards his brother Masons and his fellow man, standing at all times for the nobler and better things of life." The Grand Master felt that he could not close his address without some emphatic reference to the duty and obligation of Masons to demonstrate their loyalty to country and flag. The duty of paying fully the allegiance due to country is forcefully presented, and he refers gracefully and with gratification to the national call. In his concluding sentence he says: "Our mothers are giving up their sons and daughters, and the members of our fraternity are nobly responding to our country's call." Grand Secretary KNEFPER refers in his report to the fact that in recent years the address of the Grand Master, the report of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and chairman of the Committee on Correspondence have been put in printed form, to be carried home by the delegates to the Grand Lodge. lie suggests that the first meeting of the lodge after the return of its Grand Lodge delegates should be set aside as a social evening. To secure a good attendance refreshments may be served. Then the Grand Master's address and the reports above mentioned should be taken up and reviewed, not read, by the brothers in attendance at the Grand Lodge and discussed by the brethren. After the arrival of the full text of its proceedings the lodge could at its next meeting complete the so-called reading much to the profit of all concerned. The foregoing suggestions are based upon the compulsory requirement to read the volume of Proceedings each year.
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We think the representatives of the lodge upon their return should make a report of the matters that appeal to them as of importance to the Craft. And we think that it is a mistake for the lodges not to require such a report from its representatives. Such reports were once expected, required, and called for. The Grand Lodge.which arranges for reports, and supplies its representatives with reports of its Grand Officers and its Report on Correspondence, adds very materially to the interest of its attendants, and would diminish largely absenteeism on the part of lodges and representatives. Grand Master FRANCIS D . JONES, of Montana, and LAWLER, of
Washington, were accorded private Grand Honors; and they, with R.-.W.-. Bro. CORNELIUS HEDGES, of Montana, constituted the distinguished visitors cordially welcomed by the Grand Master and Grand Lodge. The Past Grand Masters' Association held its annual meeting September 12th, with nineteen Past Grand Masters present. The semi-centennial was a well planned and well executed celebration. The address of welcome by Past Grand Master CURTIS F . PIKE was a beautiful memorial of the men and the events of the fifty years last past. The pioneer banquet was an attraction to thirty-one of the seventy-six of those eligible. Two of those who were present, aged ninety-six and eighty-four respectively, were S. B. CONNELLY, the third Past Grand Master, and JOHN MERRILL, the first Junior Grand Deacon, who were both present at the organization of the Grand Lodge. Past Grand Master CHARLES HIMROD (1879), Past Grand Secretary, and now Grand Treasurer, a regular attendant for twenty-nine years, has been Representative for Kansas ever since we recollect Idaho Masonry, was the Master of Ceremonies at the pioneer banquet, and made a beautiful response to the address of welcome made by Past Grand Master FRANCIS JENKINS. There is a sketch of the life of each of the pioneers of Grand Lodge, and each and all make the most enjoyable reading, not only to one familiar with pioneer life, but to any one who has ever lived and associated with pioneers in the State of his nativity or that of his later adoption. Which by the way reminds us of the genial and accomplished Grand Secretary and correspondent of Idaho, Bro. GEO. E . K N E P P E R , who recalls to us the vicissitudes of Smithton No. 1, the pioneer lodge of Kansas, where his good work and true work beyond doubt fitted him for his more extended and important work in Idaho. There was an address by Rev. ELMER I. GOSHEN, a Congregational minister, who, by the way, hails from the land of Goshenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Salt Lake City. He "baffles reporters in his rapid enunciation," is the record excuse; but he did so well in the afternoon on the topic, "Watchman Tell Us of the Night," that he was assigned to another address at night
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on the topic "Masonry and Citizenship," after which the quartet sang ' ' G O D be with us till we meet again." CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.-. W.'. Bro. GEORGE E . KNEPPER again, in
most acceptable manner, presents the Correspondence Report, his sixteenth. Discussing the question of "individual" as opposed to "united effort along humanitarian lines," he says: AVe admit that we are one of those who "are beginning to argue the question of united effort along humanitarian lines," but are not forgetful of the fact that Masonry thus far has been working through the individual, and for t h a t reason is not doing its most effective work. The day will come, and that right speedily, whea Masonry by united effort will find her place in the amelioration of the human race.
Kansas for 1917 receives careful and considerate review at the hands of M.-. W.'. Bro. KNEPPER.
Quoting Grand Master LAMB'S
refusal to grant a dispensation to elect a Master who had never been installed a Warden, the requests coming from lodges having members who were eligible to the office of Master, he commends Grand Master LAMB'S action.
He excerpts quite fully Grand Master LAMB'S statements concerning the Office, Library and Museum Building, and also what he said concerning the burning of the Masonic Home. He commends the "very comprehensive report, as was expected, rendered by Grand Secretary WILSON." The "Origin and Growth of Masonry," the oration by Bro, W M . A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, receives commendatory attention; as also does the Kansas Report on Correspondence, the special references in the latter to Past Grand Master JONAS W . BROWN, Grand Secretary Emeritus THEO. W . RANDALL, and
Idaho's praise to the living being taken, as well as the conclusion of the Kansas report. He also gracefully accords his approving congratulations for the Kansas recognition of " t h e high cost of living" in its increase of the correspondent's stipend. M.'.W.'. Bro. KNEPPER'S report fully evens up with the marked increased interest shown in the Idaho volume, and we gladly and proudly, yet modestly, call attention to the fact that we claim him as "formerly of Kansas." SHERMAN M . COFFIN, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Boise. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, R.-. W . ' . Grand Secretary and
spondent, Boise. Next Annual, Moscow, September 10, 1918.
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ILLINOIS—1917. Lodges, 858; members, 157,208;' net gain, 9,153. Chicago, October 9, 1917. • Grand Lodge met at Medinah Temple, and was opened in Ample Form by Bro. AUSTIN H . SCROGIN, R / . W.-. Deputy Grand Master.
After prayer and first report of Committee on Credentials, Grand Master RALPH H . WHEELER assumed his station. The Grand Marshal and Grand Stewards retired and returned with the flag and presented it to the Grand Master, who placed it in the Grand East, while the brethren sang " M y Country 'Tis of Thee." A resolution was presented by Bro. CHARLES H . MARTIN, register-
ing the assurance of the unqualified loyalty of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons to the Federal Government, and pledging as the representatives of the one hundred and sixty thousand members of the fraternity in Illinois renewed fealty to our masonic obligation which recognizes no compromise with treason. The resolution was unanimously adopted. The resolution was wired to President WILSON by Grand Master WHEELER arid elicited the following response: THE WHITE HOUSE, "WASHINGTON-, October 10, 1917. M Y DEAR M R . WHEELER: I am very grateful to you arid to the members of the Grand Lodge of Masons'of Illinois for your message of October 9th. I t is most heartening and encouraging to receive such generous assurances. Cordially and sincerely yours, Mr. Ralph H. Wheeler, WOODROW W*ILSON. Grand Master of Masons of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois.
The Grand Master's annual report begins with the Mason's. customary acknowledgment of deepest gratitude to the Creator. He promptly recognizes and refers to our entrance and participation in " t h e greatest conflict the world has ever known." He says: " I am fearful that many of our people are not fully aroused to the seriousness of the situation." Masons are loyal citizens, and when the record is made the world will know that our brethren have fulfilled their duty. This government was in the main conceived by Masons, and this government can always depend upon the Masons to defend it. The Grand Master paid a touching tribute to Past Grand Master ALBERT B . ASHLEY (1909-1910).
In April, 1861, he served in the
navy under Lieutenant, later Admiral, GEORGE DEWEY. In June, 1861, entered the army and rose to rank of captain. He was an honorary member of eleven lodges. The Grand Master said: In one instance I granted a dispensation to a lodge to receive the petition of a young man under twenty-one years of age, who had enlisted in the government service, but this was with the distinct understanding that he would attain his majority before the time would arrive to ballot upon the petition.
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A delightful incident of t h e G r a n d Lodge session was a visit of t h e children from t h e Illinois Masonic Orphans Home—• AVho marched and countermarched until they stood on the stage with a column eight abreast facing the audience; then they divided, leaving an opening in the center, when in marched three little tots, one with a soldier's uniform, carrying "Gld Glory" aloft, and a little girl dressed as a red cross nurse, while another little chap was dressed as a sailor. As the three little ones marched to the front of the stage the applause of the Grand Lodge was deafening. T h e girls outnumbered the boys by one. and a. finer looking lot of children could not be found anywhere. The children then sang "America," and were heartily applauded for their efforts. T h e oration, " A m I M y B r o t h e r ' s K e e p e r ? " b y G r a n d O r a t o r OSCAR A. E R O P F , is one well w o r t h y in t h o u g h t a n d general excellence t o a t t a i n for t h e orator a high place in t h e long list of those whose orations' h a v e a d d e d honor a n d fame t o t h e record of t h e Craft of Illinois. C o n t e m p o r a r y — t h o u g h n o t masonically—with t h e year of b i r t h of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois, it was our good fortune t o h a v e known personally a n d listened t o m a n y of those who were t h e G r a n d Orators of Illinois, beginning with its first S T E P H E N A. D O U G L A S , a n d a m o n g m a n y o t h e r s J . M . P A L M E R , S T E P H E N A. H U R L B U R T , a n d
E L Y S . P A R K E R . T h e y were all w o r t h y of t h e best t r a d i t i o n s still e x t a n t concerning t h e m or possible from those y e t living who were i n their d a y c h a r m e d b y their wisdom a n d eloquence. Bro. K R O P F in t h e conclusion of his oration eloquently forced u p o n his hearers a d e m a n d for a n answer t o t h e question of his topic, s a y i n g in p a r t : It must be answered, not merely by protestation, but by performance.. Each must malie answer in accordance with and commensurate with the capacity, the power, the talents with which he has been endowed by his Creator. Let us center the strength of our bodies, the energy of our minds, and all the spirit and affection of our souls upon the correct answer to this question, and humanity will have come into its own. We n o t e t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois, b y t h e a d o p t i o n of B r o . J . K. L A M B E R T ' S a m e n d m e n t striking o u t t h e words " i n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y , " h a v e p r e v e n t e d t h e possibility of using t h e word " m a s o n i c " a s a catspaw for a n y further hauls from Masons of m o n e y t o go i n t o — a n o t h e r so-called " m a s o n i c " insurance c o m p a n y . Bro.
CHARLES . H. MARTIN,
C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e ,
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ported specially r e c o m m e n d i n g t h a t t h e request of t h e " G r a n d L o d g e of P a n a m a " for recognition a n d an exchange of representatives b e respectfully d e n i e d . " T h e r e p o r t was a d o p t e d . We a r e glad t o n o t e a n d heartily commend t h e a d o p t i o n b y t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois of resolutions u n d e r which t h e strict l e t t e r of t h e law w a s laid aside, a n d t h e law of m e r c y s u b s t i t u t e d i n favor of admission t o t h e Masonic H o m e of a n aged Mason, seventy-six years of age, a n d his aged wife. Well done, b r e t h r e n !
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Here is a sensible thing: "Resolved, That the Grand Master be empowered to appoint a reading clerk as one of his officers." It was adopted. We note that June 26, 1885, a hiember of Kavanagh Lodge No. 36 wÂŁs~expelled for failure to appear and show cause why he should not be suspended for non-payment of dues. The Committee on Petitions said: " I t is the opinion of your committee that the brother has been sufficiently punished for his attitude in this matter, and recommend that the prayer of the brother be granted." It was granted. [Digression: Fifty years ago we were the guest of Kavanagh Lodge No. 36 in their new building just completed for occupancy. There was an orator, but if ho said anything worth while we have forgotten it. There is one thingf however, we have never forgotten, the spirit of absolute harmony which prevailed on that occasion; the good comradeship, jollity and mirth on the part of all, were of the "let joy be unconfined, no sleep 'till morn" variety; and as we remember all this, the wonder strikes us at the possibihty of any " a t t i t u d e " of inharmony ever arising to vex old Kavanagh No. 36. The old masonic song again'rings true: "Harmony alone reigns here." End of digression.] Governor FRANK 0 . LOWDEN, of Oregon Lodge, was introduced to
the Grand Lodge, and in part said: So long as the idea which Prussian autocracy holds, that the state can do no wrong; tliat it is absolved from the obligation of a treaty; that humanity's gentle voice may be ignored by a nation: so long as that monstrous idea rules the government of Germany, America nor any other civilized, self-respecting country can make peace with her. Another thought and I am done. I t was not well with us even before this war commenced. The old idea upon which this nation was builded, of human brotherhood, was gradually yielding to a gross materialism. And this war which is being fought in the name of human brotherhood; that bears aloft the standard of humanity; that exalts tlie rights of the plain common man above the divine right of kings, this war, let us pray, my friends, may bring back the old order of human brotherhood, and if it does, this noble and ancient Order will enter upon a new and grander era than any that it has ever had before.
KoNSTANTiNE LiSETSKY having been granted permission by the Circuit Court to change his name to WILLIAM FOX, Grand Lodge by
resolution instructed the Secretary of Silois Lodge to change the name of KoNSTANTiNE LiSETSKY On the records of said lodge to WILLIAM
Fox. Bro. OWEN SCOTT, referring to the children at the LaGrange Home
and the soldiers at Rockford, said: The very heart and soul of Masonry are bound up in those for whom we are caring so tenderly. N o t only that, but the essence of Masonry is also on the boys who wear the khaki, the uniform of their country. We must encourage tliem to go ahead and do the great work and make the great sacrifice to which their patriotic impulses impel them. Masonry and patriotism go hand in band. A man cannot be a genuine Mason and be other than a patriot.
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An address by JOSEPH FORT NEWTON on "Masonic Education"
forms part of the volume, and should be studied as a whole—as a sort of constitutional, but we must take a sample of what he says about ABRAHAM LINCOLN—just a disconnected scrap—but we like it because between the lines we believe we read that which we believe—that ABRAHAM LINCOLN was not only, as he says, " t h e tallest, sweetest, and
wisest soul that has stood among us here in America," but we would add thereto, "and the greatest American." Past Grand Master OWEN SCOTT has prepared a masonic codequiz that must.be invaluable to masonic students. We commend it for systematic study. If it gets it, we think Grand Masters could devote more time to matters worth while and less to answering inconseqiiential conundrums. The Report on Correspondence is again by Bro. CHARLES H . MARTIN, who has heretofore demonstrated his ability and capacity to entertain and instruct the Craft. But he takes three hundred pages to do it, and that in Kansas would be a violation of the modern ideas on space conservation appropriate to a jurisdiction that is engaged in building additions to its Masonic Home property amounting t o a quarter of a million or more, having just completed a Masonic Administration Building, Library and Museum that is strictly fireproof in construction and capacious enough, doubtless, for a membership of one hundred thousand, nearly one-half of which membership is now attained and enrolled. Bro. MARTIN excerpts from Grand Master LAMB'S address what he says under topics "District Deputy Grand Masters," "District Meetings," "Lecturers," and under the head of "Discipline." He notes the five decisions, all "approved" by Jurisprudence Committee. He quotes No. 4, finding it interesting. Bro. MARTIN makes from the Grand Master's address an excellent epitome of the work laid out and accomplished in the erection of t h e Grand Lodge building in Topeka, and also a synopsis of the great work to be accomplished in the construction of the new Kansas Masonic Home, for which temporary provisions were made. The Grand Secretary's report is briefly epitomized. The Grand Orator's work is thus referred t o : In the afternoon the strain and tedium of the labors of the Grand Lodge were relieved by an oration by Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, and Grand Orator. His deliverance fills fourteen pages of the Proceedings, and furnishes good reading.
The presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel by Mt. Gilead Lodge No. 144, and other masonic friends to the retiring Grand Master, M.-. W.-. Bro. GILES H . LAMB, and the speech by Past Grand Master HUTCHISON, are fully noted.
Some delightful marks of appreciation for the Kansas Correspondence Report are given, and he quotes in commendatory words our
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reference to the Illinois flag and its ceremonial. He also takes our reference to Bro. KROPF'S oration, "Jesuit Bait in California," etc. AUSTIN H . SCROGIN, M.-.W.". Grand Master, Lexington. ISAAC CUTTER, R . - . W . - . Grand Secretary, Camp Point. DELMAR D . DARRAH, P.-. G.'. M.-. Correspondent, Bloomington.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 8, 1918.
INDIANA —1917. Lodges, 564; members, 77,847; net gain, 4,127. Three pictures—the first " a thing of beauty and a joy forever," is " T h e Flag of our Country," which, as CALVIN suggests in his makeup, "should be displayed in every lodge room," an idea first suggested to the Craft in resolution and legislation, we think,'by Bro. JOHN C . SMITH,
of Ilhnois.
The remaining two pictures are portraits of Grand Master
ELBA L . BRANIGIN and Grand Secretary CALVIN W . PRATHER, re-
spectively. Grand Lodge opened. An alarm disclosed the fact that the American flag seeks admission. Grand Lodge was called up, and as the two flag-bearers marched "down the aisle, the Grand Lodge, led by the masonic quartette, sang, " T h e Star Spangled Banner." The colors were received by the Grand Master and placed upon the rostrum amid great enthusiasm. A basket of beautiful flowers was presented to the Grand Lodge through Mrs. NETTIE RANSFORD, by the Past Grand Matrons of the
Grand Chapter 0 . E. S. The address of the Grand Master is an able one. His decisions upon matters of great interest to the Craft received high commendation from the well-pronounced judgment of the Jurisprudence Committee, of which committee Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS is chairman. By the way, our Kansas readers, or many of them, doubtless remember the young lawyer of that name who during the latter eighties and early nineties lived at Scott City in Scott County, Kansas. Bro. CRAVENS got back to Indiana in time to be elected Grand Master of Masons of Indiana for the year 1906-07. He was a contemporary of our present Grand Master, M.'. W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDBLL, in those early days in Western Kansas, and each of them has since given demonstration of the Kansas motto that is inscribed on the State seal, viz.: •"Through difficulties to success," each having attained high distinction in his chosen profession, and Grand Master LOBDELL, in addition, attaining eminence as a banker. The Indiana volume contains an excellently prepared masonic and military sketch of the life and services of Colonel and Brevet
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Brigadier General EDWARD H . WOLFE, "Grand Inspector," who died August 17,1916, at Rushville, at which place he was born September 26, 1834. His military record demonstrates that if he had been a Roman in the best days of Rome it would have been decreed of him, " H e deserves well of the Republic." We must now be content to record, " H e deserved well of his country." Past Grand Master MARTIN A. MORRISON, at Grand Lodge dinner, in response to a toast, " T h e Grand Lodge, Masonry, and the Flag," quotes LINCOLN'S Gettysburg utterance, "government of the people, by the people, and for the people," and in excellent manner traces it to its source, WYCLIFFB and HBREFORDS preface (1384) to their translation of the Bible, viz.: " This Bible is for the government of the people, by the people, and for the people." His remarks well repay reading. CALVIN W . PRATHER did not make this record, but Bro. LINCOLN
V. CRAVENS advised the Grand Lodge that that was the fiftieth anniversary of the day when Past Grand Master CALVIN W . PRATHER was made a Mason, and proceeded to tell them what sort of a Mason and official CALVIN was, and closed with a motion to present the good wishes and good will of all the members of Grand Lodge and its 78,000 Masons to their beloved Grand Secretary, with the hope that he would be able to give many more years to the service of the Grand Lodge, and then they gave him the Grand Honors. This was followed by a demonstration such as has rarely been seen in the history of Indiana Masonry. Bro. PRATHER feelingly and eloquently responded to the demonstration. Board of Directors of Masonic Home were empowered to proceed with the erection of an addition of forty rooms to the Administration Building. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master ELMER F . GAY, devotesmuch of his space to the Kansas Masonic Home, taking the Grand Master's account of the fire; that of the Secretary of the Home Board,, and report of Special Committee on Ways and Means. The special report on recognition Philippines and France are referred to, and the general report pronounced " exceptionally interesting." ELBA L.BRANIGIN, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Frankhn. CALVIN W . PRATHER, P . - . G . - . M . - . , Grand Secretary, Indianapolis.
ELMER F . GAY,'P.-.G.-.M.-., Correspondent, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 28, 1918.
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IOWA —1917. Lodges, 529; m e m b e r s , 56,592; n e t gain, 2,623. W a t e r l o o , J u n e 1 2 , 1917. T H O M A S A R T H U R , G r a n d M a s t e r . Prior t o t h e opening of G r a n d Lodge t h e r e took place a reception of t h e flags. T h e British, F r e n c h a n d A m e r i c a n flags were each pres e n t e d b y a girl dressed in t h e w h i t e n u r s e ' s uniform of t h e R e d Cross. T h e q u a r t e t t e sang " R u l e B r i t t a n i a , " when t h e British flag was b o r n e d o w n t h e aisle t o t h e s t a g e , a n d P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r L o u i s B L O C K r e ceived it, saying in p a r t : As Masons we have often been taught that Masonry is the science of symbols. * * *. This is the flag that is best known as the Union Jack. I t is called this because it symbolizes the union of England, Scotland and Ireland. As you will see, it consists of a blue field across which there are laid three crosses, a red one running straight across and up and down, and a white one and a red one which run crossways from corner to corner. Tliese are the crosses of ST. GEORGE, ST. ANDBEW, and .ST. PATRICK—ST. GEORGE being the patron saint
of England, ST. ANDREW the tutelary saint of Scotland, and ST. PATRICK the well beloved saint of Ireland. W h e n t h e French tri-color was b o r n e on t h e stage t h e " Marsell a i s e " w a s sung, and i n response t o B r o . B L O C K ' S " L e t us give t h r e e cheers for t h i s R e d , W h i t e a n d B l u e , " t h e g r e a t audience rose t o t h e i r feet a n d roared o u t a cheer t h a t seemed t o rock t h e building o n i t s foundations. B r o . B L O C K paid-an e l o q u e n t t r i b u t e t o F r a n c e a n d her flag, in which he m a d e an allusion t o . A m e r i c a n interest in F r a n c e , of w h i c h we t a k e a p a r t : At last, my brethren, wo have an opportunity of paying the debt we have so long owed to ROCHAMBEAU and LAFAYETTE, and we were sodden ingrates Indeed did we not respond to the call of our ancient friends who have -so freely poured out floods of their patriotic blood upon the sacred altar of liberty. Verily, it takes a free people to know the heart of a free people, and if there is a land in the world to wliich our hearts go out in its hour of trial, it is this dearly • beloved land of France; the land that was so true and helpful to us in our own hour of crying need. Old Glory was greeted b y t h e audience s t a n d i n g a n d singing " T h e S t a r Spangled B a n n e r . " T h e t r i b u t e closes with three stanzas> t h e l a s t one b e i n g : " This is my flag, dark days seeni near. Oh, Lord, let me not fail. Always my flag has led the right. Oh, Lord, let it not fail." T h e n t h e orator m a d e a n allusion t o a missing flag—"the flag of t h e people who produced M A R T I N L U T H E R , w h o w a s t h e foremost champion of religious liberty in t h e world—-the flag of m y ancestors; a n d m y own f a t h e r ' s ashes now lie b u r i e d b e n e a t h t h e soil over which i t w a v e s . " Alluding t o t h e colors of t h e missing flag—red, white and. black— h e a s k s : " W a s i t a m a t t e r of m e r e a c c i d e n t t h a t this d a r k streak a n d
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sinister strip appears in this flag which now stands for the outlaw among the nations?" He closes with a beautiful tribute to the flag of fraternity, when over the shining portal of the mighty temple of human liberty we shall read in letters of living light the words: "Liberty and union, freedom and fraternity, now and forever, one and inseparable, world without end." We are sorry that we had by abbreviation to disfigure Bro. BLOCK'S beautiful conception and picture, or series of pictures. I t must have been delightfully impressive to every patriot Mason present. The welcome concluded with "America" by the audience, "led by the Triple Male Quartette." Iowa has a section in Grand Lodge Constitution providing that no annual dues shall be assessed against a member who has been in good standing in a lodge for fifty years. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
Grand
Master
Louis BLOCK in his
"Foreword" discusses ably and in a felicitous manner the balancing of the United States on the brink of the awful maelstrom of the worldwar before being well nigh swept into the seething cauldron: Wager of battle has been accepted, and we are now at war. We have heard the clarion call of Bro. EDWIN MARKHAM, and in response we have determined that; "Our hope is in its heroic men. Star led to build the world again; To this event the ages ran; . Make way for Brotherhood—make way for man!"
Bro. BLOCK, under Georgia, copying what Grand Master BALLARD said, after quoting what the ancient charges said about physical qualification, " * * * and unless he be a perfect youth, and having no maim or defect in his body that may render him uneapable of learning the art, of serving his Master's Lord, and of being a brother, and then a Fellow Craft in due time * * *", adds the following comment, with which we are in entire agreement: When we subject this to a strict examination we see nothing in it that renders the possession of either hands or feet necessary for the purpose of "learning the art." For while It may be true that the loss of hands and feet may prevent a man from going through the motions, yet if he has t^raini enough to tell just how is ought to be done, even if he can't do it; himself, and is otherwise all right, the missing hands and feet ought not to debar him from the masonic fraternity. Bro. BLOCK criticises Bro. LAMB'S 1917 Kansas decision where a
petitioner was elected and received degrees, though not a resident of the jurisdiction of the lodge that elected him, saying: We feel that he is wrong, for the reason that the lodge is entitled to protection before the candidate is, and no mistake on the part of a lodge's offlcers can ever make an Illegal election a lawful one.
We think the lodge is well protected by the examination made by its committee, upon the petition signed by the petitioner, most fre-
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quently made out by the Secretary, or other member of the lodge. If knowledge of the jurisdiction and that he resides within it, is to be binding upon the petitioner, then it would be a wise provision for each lodge to. have a map of its jurisdiction, and description of the bounds of same, to be printed upon the petition, and require petitioner affirmatively to state in writing that he knows the bounds of the jurisdiction, and that he resides within the same. The untutored candidate is ignorant of any jurisdictional requirements, and deems it improper to make inquiries, and that it is only his place to merely answer questions put to him. If a regular lodge assumes jurisdiction and confers the degrees in good faith the applicant is regularly made a Mason, and Grand Lodge cannot object to its regularity for any misconception on its own part or that of the candidate. Bro. B. heartily approves the decision refusing to hasten time for "higher".degrees. T h e two above decisions are excerpted, as also is Bro. LAMB'S interesting report of visit at Lansing. Bro. BLOCK sizes up Grand Orator JOHNSTON'S able effort as follows: His address was a magnificent discourse, dealing In a thoughtful, earnest, and eloquent way with the relation of the Masonic Order to American citizenship. We commend the reading of the following extracts fi-om this oration to every Mason who has the good of humanity at heart.
(Two pages commencing " o u r Order fosters civil and religious liberty and the patriotism which makes for good citizenship," are taken.) The Kansas Correspondence Report is called upon for a page of .excerpts in Bro. BLOCK'S review.
He publishes in full our reference to an error in his last year's reference to the maintenance expense of the Kansas Masonic Home— and adds to it this courteous statement: "We are more than glad to publish this explanation." As we close this volume we notice a pertinent inquiry based upon a decision that a man's religion should not be a bar to receiving his petition: "Suppose the petitioner's church has rules that will not permit of his keeping an obligation of secrecy—what then? Would it not be simply another case of divided loyalty?" When the same Grand Master ruled, "There are no regulations which prohibit a member' of a lodge from opening and conducting a saloon," Bro. BLOCK tersely says: "If there is not, there should be." In which we concur.. What that Grand Master needs to learn in Masonry is that liquorselling never was a Landmark, nor a vested right. JOHN W . BARRY, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids. NEWTON R . PARVIN, R.-. W . - . , Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. LOUIS BLOCK, P.-.G.-. M . - . , Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Ottumwa, June 11, 1918.
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IRELAND-1916. Lodges, 426; members, —; net gain, —. Dublin, December 27, 1916.
Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON, R . - . W . ' .
Deputy Grand Master. The volume—an attenuated pamphlet—opens to a photo of the Grand Lodge room, Freemason's Hall, Dublin. Two lettets from Grand Master DONOUGHMORE were by direction of Deputy Grand Master CAMERON read to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master was "somewhere in France" performing his full measure of service to King and country, permitting nothing to interfere with the claims of his country for his service. We are a strong believer in the theory that ho man is ever too old to serve his country, if she calls him to the colors, and has any work he is fitted to perform, and "How can man die better?"
Deputy Grand Master CAMERON congratulated the brethren upon the fact: It appears to me an amazing circumstance that while the population of Ireland is yearly undergoing a decrease, and sometimes a very marked decrease indeed, the members in tlie Freemason's society on the other hand are steadily increasing.
The Deputy Grand Master refers to the fact of the loss to the Grand Lodge of Senior Grand Deacon Right Hon. Sir JAMES H . CAMPBELL, a very distinguished Freemason and a very distinguished Irishman, who has now been appointed Lord Chief Justice, and said: May I with your permission communicate to him an expression of your sympathy with him in the great sorrow which has come to liim and to his family in the death of his heroic son fighting nobly and bravely for his King and his country (Hear! hear!!; and may I also have your permission at the same time to congratulate him on his elevation to the highest but one nomination on the Bench of Judges in Ireland. [Applause.]
The record contains obituary memorials of R.\ W.'. Dr. CHETWODE CRAWLEY, Grand Treasurer, aged seventy-five; R.'. W.". Rev. ABRAHAM FULLER, D . D . , aged ninety, and other distinguished craftsmen. T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Dublin. LORD PLUNKET, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Dublin.
H. E. FLAVBLLE, Deputy Grand Secretary, Dublin.
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February,
KENTUCKY —1916. Lodges, 593; members, 44,437; net gain, 1,050. Louisville, October 17, 18 and 19, 1916.
T. J. ADAMS, M . - . W . - .
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) There were twenty-seven Past Grand Masters present when the Grand Lodge of Kentucky was opened.
One, EDWARD W . WELLING-
TON, hailed from Kansas, and the twenty-six others could say with MCGREGOR, " My foot is upon my native heath." We find in the volume the report of Educational Trustees of the Grand Lodge, which is also denominated or referred to in their report as " a new progressive plan for the higher education and vocational training of the boys and girls who leave the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home at the age of sixteen years. I t is being maintained by the voluntary pledge of the Grand Lodge of $15,000 per annum until a total of $135,000 shall have been paid to the fund of said Trustees. The expense of educational maintenance for the fiscal year is about $3,200 for fixed charges. The Grand Lodge, upon a resolution by Past Grand'Master W. W. CLARKE, extended its congratulations and felicitations upon the completion of fifty years of wedded joy and happiness to Past Grand Master and Mrs. CHARLES H . FISK.
It was a graceful and grateful thing
to do, all the more so because so well deserved by the recipients. Kentucky cumbers its volume with 373 pages of names of members of constitutional lodges. In these days of conservation, it were better to lop off a needless waste. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master W M . W . CLARKE writes
the report as customary, and Kansas receives the ample consideration always extended her by Kentucky. He refers to Grand Master BURDICK'S opening sketch of the growth of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, "from three lodges originally chartered by the Grand Lodge of Missouri sixty years ago," and adds: " I t s achievements are such that the Grand Lodge may indeed take just pride." The "hearty commendation" given Acacia Fraternity is noted. Grand Master BURDICK'S opinion on corner-stone laying on Sunday Bro. CLARKE singles out as "entitled to the highest commendation." The action of the Committee on Jurisprudence in presenting a by-law making Sunday work forbidden, is also noted. Taking the greater part of Bro. BURDICK'S conclusion emphasizing the statement: "Masonry is a life of service, of duty, and of love." And then Frater CLARKE takes another page from the Kansas volume, introducing it thus: Very much in harmony, but with special application to American citizenship, was much that was said by the Governor of Kansas, Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, in a great oration delivered by him to the Grand Lodge. For happy expression, beauty of diction and lofty sentiment, we have rarely read an address that surpasses it. I t is too long for reproduction here. We quote from it these paragraphs.
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T h e K a n s a s review is characteristic of Bro. C L A R K E — t o o generously appreciative of t h e other fellow; b u t a t t h e same t i m e reading his i n n e r t h o u g h t , which seemed t o o bold for d o g m a t i c opiniop. Bro. C L A R K E h a d intended t o say something a b o u t t h e General G r a n d , b u t as t h a t a b s u r d i t y is doing t h e one meritorious t h i n g within its power—performing t h e fade-away a c t — w e shall let i t quietly a n d peacefully pass i n t o t h e oblivion i t merits, ' u n w e p t , u n h o n o r e d a n d u n sung.' " He adds: On the whole, the great Order of Freemasonry is right well performing its allotted mission. It. is helping where help is needed, and comforting where it finds suffering. I t is bringing men into closer fraternal, sympathetic union. It is educating man towards higher, truer, holier, ideals. Esto perpelua. W e accept gratefully his good wishes a n d our share in his r e v e r e n t benediction. J A M E S M . S A N D E R S , M . - . W . - . G r a n d M a s t e r , Stanford. D A V E J A C K S O N , R.-. W . - . G r a n d Secretary, Louisville. W M . W . C L A R K E , P.'. G.-. M.-. , Correspondent, Owensboro. N e x t A n n u a l , Louisville, October 16, 1917.
LOUISIANA —1917. Lodges, 227; m e m b e r s , 18,314; n e t gain, 546. N e w Orleans, F e b r u a r y 5, 1917. D . B . P U R S E R , M . ' . W.". G r a n d Master. T h e address of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r s t a r t s out w i t h a very beautiful conception of w h a t M a s o n r y means, a n d w h a t i t has done, which we t a k e bodily because of its singular form and b e a u t y : There is a myth'concerning an old painter, that by a happy chance he compounded one day a certain mordant, which, colorless itself, possessed the power of heightening every color with which it was mixed. By the help of his discovery, from being a commonplace artist, he rose to the position of a noted master. His works were renowned for the marvelous brilliancy of their tints. On his canvas was produced in exact hue the waving emerald of the forest, the silver gleam of the river, the shining light of the sunset, and the infinite azure of the sky. Everywhere and always the charm of the picture was due to that colorless nurse of color which, by its strange alchemy, transfigured the crudeness and coarseness of the common tint. Brethren, it is not mere ecclesiastical prejudice which asserts that Freemasonry has silently and similarly wrought vigor and attra'ctiveness and power Into our American life. AH fairminded judges pronounce it our social mordant. The student of legislation, the observer of our domestic and social prosperity, the Inquirer into the excellencies of our educational systems, one and all find everywhere the infiuence of national reverence for Freemasonry. Unrecognized in its workings. Freemasonry is the element that has wrought out the choice beauty of the best things of which we boast. To it, and largely to it, we are Indebted for just laws, better schools, happier homes, greater security of social order, than can be found in any other land. Freemasonry is before us as a visible and beneficent force, and a veritable benediction; and it predisposes us in favor of Him who sent It to us to bless our civilization.
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Ninety-three " r u l i n g s " were made by the Grand Master. There is an interesting oration by Bro. GEORGE SOULE, on " Ma-
sonic Miscellany-." He tells a masonic incident of absorbing interest of courtesy shown a Confederate officer's wife by an U. S. naval officer, which many an old brother yet living doubtless can duplicate in kind. Viewed in the light of the present European horror, our "Feds, and Confeds." were the finest lot of cherubs ever evolved,in war times. The Correspondence Report is mainly a matter of choice selections. Kansas is called upon for half a page of Grand Master BURDICK'S "Condition of the Craft," and Grand Orator (Governor) CAPPER'S oration contributes another half page of its "Masonry and Democracy." JOHN W . ARMSTRONG, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Welsh. JOHN A. DAVXLLA, R.-. W . ' . , Grand Secretary, New Orleans. HERMAN C . DUNCAN, Correspondent, Alexandria.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 4, 1918.
MAINE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 206; members, 31,855; net gain, 527. Portland,
May
1, 1917.
WALDO PETTINGILL,
M . - . W . ' . Grand
Master. Grand Lodge, in anticipation of its one hundredth anniversary since its formation, appointed a committee to consider the appropriate celebration of the event, and report at the Annual Communication in 1918. Five hundred dollars were appropriated for the Washington National Memorial Association. STEPHEN BERRY by unanimous rising vote was elected Grand Secretary emeritus ad vitam, he to be paid the same salary as last year, in monthly installments. The frontispiece of the volume is a BATHER engraving of Bro. BERRY, the Grand Lodge's faithful old survivor for so many years.* It is a genial countenance, demonstrating beyond a doubt that he never has been a total abstainer from the milk of human kindness. That he not only has been a recipient, but has dispensed it freely to all of human kind who- came within the charmed circle of his acquaintance and companionship. We find our best conception of STEPHEN BERRY in D R . JOHNSON: "Whose peaceful day Benevolence endears, Whose night congratulating Conscience cheers; The general favorite as the general friend; Such age there is, and who shall wish its end?" *Sixty-two years.
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The Grand Secretary in report tells about the difficulty of determining the correct number of members, and says: If the Secretary could get rid of thus proving his account, his task would be easy, just as the careless cashier could find it easy to make up his balance if he were not required to count his cash and make it agree.
STEPHEN always totals his column of figures—no counting or adding up to ascertain the number of live lodges. Some who ought to, never do; thank the Lord they are few in number, but regular in omission. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master ALBRO E . CHASE again
writes the review. Kansas for 1917 received a careful and complete synoptic review. Reviewing Grand Master LAMB'S address, he says: "He. suggested changes in the Constitution and Law of Kansas relative t o dimits and transfer of membership, which changes, if adopted would be in accord with the practice in Maine." The statement of Grand Master LAMB concerning the new Masonic Temple is taken bodily. Speaking of the Kansas Home, Bro. CHASE says: " T h e burning of the Masonic Home required tact on the part of the Grand Master, and by his wisdom temporary arrangements were made and an appeal to the Craft for funds to rebuild the Home was sent out." He then copies the essential part of the report of the Special Committee on Ways and Means. Under Iowa, he copies the United States flag article, and under North Carolina, the "Ignorance and Illiteracy" articles from the Kansas Correspondence Report. Mention is made of death of Past Grand Master W M . M . SHAVER.
Under Louisiana, he cites Bro. DUNCAN to the Maine physical rules: " T h e general rule is, that physical disability which does not prevent a man's being instructed in the mysteries of Freemasonry, does not amount to an inability honestly to acquire the means of subsistence, is no bar to his admission." Furthermore: " T h e Master of the lodge ordinarily must decide whether the disability of a particular candidate excludes hirn under this rule." WALDO PETTINGILL, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Rumford. CHARLES B . DAVIS, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Portland. ALBRO E , CHASE, Correspondent, Portland.
Ninety-ninth Annual Communication, Portland, May 7, 1918.
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MANITOBA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 77; members, 7,393; net gain, 152. Winnipeg, June 13, 1917. HENRY E . BLETCHER, M . - . W . - . Grand Master. The Grand Master delivered a very thoughtful address, dealing mainly with a consideration of the present war in which the nations who fight to give peace to the world are banded together as "Allies." We dislike to take segregated fragments, but we cannot do otherwise. He says: For all, whether of the Craft or not, who have given their lives for the advancement of our ideals of mercy and justice, we pray they may receive the reward of the righteous. No words can do justice to these men, no words can express what we owe them. After taking a selection from KATHERINE L E E BATES' poem, " T o Canada," he says: LINCOLN'S immortal Gettysburg oration is the finest modern attempt to state in words the debt of the free peoples to their soldier dead, and is no doubt responsible for the spirit and form of the following editorial which appeared in a leading Winnipeg paper when the heavy casualty lists were coming in after the battle of Vimy Ridge: " T o thousands of Canadian homes the wires are bearing sorrowful tidings from the front. Each day the long lists lengthen. I t seems, and it is, a senseless slaughter of young lives that the world must miss; but it is not our seeking, the blood-guilt rests on none of the Allies. At the call of duty, a t the demand of patriotism, our boys went forth, fully realizing the sacrifice they must be prepared-to make. They fought no despot's battle; no lust of conquest ran in . their minds. They did as soldiers, but were no followers of the bloody trade of arms. * * * Heroes of democracy, citizen soldiers, many of whom had never used a rifle three years ago, they have stormfed the strongholds of a military race, carried the flag of Canada to the objective their leaders set them, and shown that they could die nobly in a great cause. To us it remains, first, to fill the gaps In the ranks which they have left, that their sacrifices may not be in vain; secondly, to see in after years that the principle they fought for shall be maintained, and that no more petty autocrats, or military caste, either in our own or any other country, shall have the power agaiii to bleed the nations and prepare for war. * * * Our Canadian dead are heroes, to whom the fuller sight has now been given, and for whom the trumpets have sounded on the other side. The best message we can take them when our time comes, is that they did not die in vain, and that their blood helped to redeem the world from the sin and stain of war. We commend to those who have access to the Manitoba volume, the address of Grand Chaplain THOMAS G . BETHELL, upon " T h e Religious Significance of Masonic Symbolism." We find an interesting and suggestive report of the Committee on Masonic Research and Education. Taking as a cue the remark of Bro. RANDALL, of Texas, in the report, " t h e r e can be no real zeal for an institution whose history and mission we only vaguely comprehend;" we rise to suggest a query
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for consideration, viz.: Independent of any question of •provincial antecedents—either of authority, or value of same', what lodges of what jurisdiction were first formed into a regularly organized Grand Lodge of Masons on the continent of North America? We think there are enough jurisdictions with claims to make the matter quite interesting. Bro. PERCY E . KELLETT, for the Committee on Correspondence,
presented thirty-six pages of choice extracts from Proceedings of other Grand Bodies, taking from Kansas what Grand Master BURDICK said about the York and Scottish Rites. Our Manitoba brethren are facing stern and exacting difficulties bravely, courageously, and with that sublime determination which demonstrates they have " n o such word as fail in their vocabulary." Our sympathies are with them—and Kansas as ally fights the same battle for humanity. PERCY E . KELLETT, M . ' . W . - . Grand Master, Winnipeg.
JAMES A. OVAS, P.". G.-. M.-., Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. ALBERT L . CROSSIN, Correspondent, Winnipeg.
Next Annual,' Winnipeg, June 12, 1918.
MARYLAND-1916. Lodges, 116; members, 17,800; net gain, 665. Semi-Annual, Baltimore, May 9, 1916. R.-. W.". Deputy Grand Master CHARLES C . HOMER, J R .
The Grand Lodge having been duly opened by the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Master was thereupon proclaimed, honored, conducted to the Grand East, and made an address, welcoming the brethren of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and other officers then submitted their reports, which were referred to the Committee on Accounts. Annual, Baltimore, November 21, 1916.
R.\ W.". Deputy Grand
Master WARREN S . SEIPP.
The Correspondence Report is by Rev. HENRY BRANCH, and covers eighty pages, of which Kansas receives one, consisting of a brief analysis of the Kansas Proceedings for 1916. The presence of the Maryland representative, Bro. MosES H . COLE, is noted.
He quotes Grand Master BURDICK'S reference to reimbursement of Charity Fund, which he says, "is put to the brethren in the most delicate and irresistible manner. He notes " t h e enthusiastic support given to the Acacia Fraternity."
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He says: "The laying of corner-stones on Sunday is definitely forbidden. Let the churches take notice and learn from Masonry a due regard for the Holy Sabbath Day. He selects from Governor CAPPER'S oration the notable paragraph beginning, " T h e Mason, then, of all citizens must of necessi y be a patriot." The Kansas Correspondence Report is not forgotten. THOMAS J. SHBYOCK, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Baltimore.
GEORGE COOK, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Baltimore. Rev. HENRY BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Annual, Baltimore, May 8, 1917.
MASSACHUSETTS —1916. Lpdges, 262; members, 72,499; net gain, 2,245. Quarterly, March 8th.
MELVIN M . JOHNSON,
M.-.W.'.Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We learn from Grand Master's address: McKinley monument completed and dedicated, 1907. Chain letter jays take notice. Irregularly made Masons taboo. List—fall lecture course. 1760 diploma. Dedication monument to Col. RICHARD GRIDLEY (Pro. G.".M.-.), artillery commander at Quebec and at Bunker (Breed's) Hill. Near WOLFE and WARREN when each fell. He constructed first cannon and mortars made in this country. Chief engineer. Patriot Army, April 23, 1775. Major General, A r m y . ' Died June 21, 1796. In 1774 he signed a secret agreement with General JOSEPH WARREN to both join the Patriot Army in the event of hostilities with Great Britain. The account of the building of the Masonic Temple, 1833, is interesting, but takes too much space. Space taken for District Grand Masters. Legislation by commonwealth permitting Grand Lodge to hold real estate to amount of five million dollars and personal estate in value of one million dollars. Grand Lodge voted to accept the legislation. Army Lodge, a t Empire, Canal Zone, charter granted. Bro. GALLAGHER turns over a book to custody of Grand Lodge; it is offered in evidence in the matter of Pennsylvania vs. Massachusetts or vice versa, "as the case may be." An interesting history of JEREMY GRIDLEY, lawyer, judge, and Provincial Grand Master (1755-1757), is given in an address by the Grand Master at the dedication of a monument a t Boston, May 11' 1916. Semi-centennial Eliot Lodge, named for JOHN ELIOT, apostle to the Indians. GALLAGHER talks—in t h e record—"substantially." Cramps "naval college" is a good story and more modern than most of the yarns at the " Great Feast."
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May 6,1916, a lodge was instituted at Empire, Canal Zone, Panama, by W.'. JOHN B . FIELDS, Deputy for the Grand Master; name Army Lodge. Flag Day, June 14th. This being an American patriotic day was an excellent time to put in the Massachusetts volume a record of t h e transfer from Past Grand Master E. W. WELLINGTON of Kansas t o the Massachusetts Grand Lodge Museum of the Kent-Lafayette champagne glasses—five in number—in memory of June 22, 1825, when Bro. WELLINGTON'S great-grandfather entertained our Brother LAFAYETTE at Concord, New Hampshire, as his guest. The pedigree and history of the glasses is fully set out in the record. Our only regret at losing the glasses from Kansas lies in the fact that they are more liable to be broken in Massachusetts than in Kansas. The Grand Master commends the George Washington Memorial Association in-several pages of familiar history about the Mason GEORGE WASHINGTON.
If we ever find anybody who wants^to be
confirmed in the idea that GEORGE WASHINGTON ever recanted,. we will loan him our volume. We have been through the space devoted to ancient, provincial, and later Grand Master of the regular type—we can only say, non possumus. In an able, well considered report, M.'.W.". Bro. CHARLES T . GALLAGHER reported, recommending that the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts recognize the Grand Lodge of Queensland in its territory, and exchange correspondence, and otherwise act toward it as between Grand Lodges enjoying mutual recognition in fraternal intercourse with each other. Bro. GALLAGHER presented Grand Lodge with further memorabilia of Bro. JOHN PAUL JONES. One is the copy of miniature painting on porcelain of JOHN PAUL JONES; the other, copy of wax impression on seal presented to JOHN PAUL JONES by MARIE ANTOINETTE, on his
capture of the Serapis. Under date of November 1,1749, Philadelphia, we read: Meeting of the lodge on board the British frigate America, of flfty-four guns, then building at Portsmouth, Mr. FARR made and passed; Mr. KIPLING made.
Another abstract of record of same lodge reads: One member was fined two shillings for ' swearing two oaths.' Another one Bhllllng and six pence for Improperly addressing the Master. December 4, 1749. Another meeting of the lodge on the frigate America. Bros. SMITH, PASCAL, WALLACE, JINNESS, and CAMPBLE, raised.
Getting away from the encyclopedia part of the Massachusetts volume devoted to the momentous question of the relative superiority of certain of the many appointments made of Provincial Grand Masters for North America, many of which apparently cover the same terri-
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tory or lap over parts of the same, we come t o more interesting matter in. Bro. GALLAGHER'S reference to the visit of Bros. FILMER and HART,
Past Grand Masters (and missionaries from California to Massachusetts). The auto ride over the historical' route of M.-.W.'. Bro. PAUL REVERE was a happy thought—an inspiration—and we give it
full credit for the happy result. There was another apostle—the one who outlived all the others of his day—whose theme to his latest utterance was "Little children, love one another." It was a genial party that followed the PAUL REVERE route, and no one of those present was more imbued with the spirit of that early "disciple" and apostle than that delightful and lovable soul, E. H. HART, who has gone to receive the "welcome." Bro. FILMER'S volume of " A r t in California" was a beautiful token of the cordial relations and good feeling between the two jurisdictions, and was most gracefully acknowledged by Bro. GALLAGHER'S resolution of appreciation, "unanimously adopted." An interesting Grand Lodge event was the dedication, October 3, 1916, by the Grand Lodge, of a Masonic Temple presented to Hancock Lodge by Mr. EDWARD F . SEARLBS, in honor of his father, who was a
former member of Hancock Lodge. There was a recital on the great organ, once at Music Hall, now reconstructed and set up in Methuen; dinner at the Country Club; dedicatory services; supper for all the brethren; address by Grand Master, who took occasion to present Mr. SEARLES with a facsimile of the Master Mason's diploma issued to his father in 1826. The original had been lost. The condition of the gift is that " i t shall be used for masonic purposes only." A fitting response was made b y Mr. SEARLES.
There is a certain problem in Euclid, No. 47, familiarly known to students as the pons asinorum, which had been chosen as the special emblem of Euclid Lodge of Massachusetts, and the Grand Master called to constitute such lodge took as his topic the geometric proposition contained in the problem, t o wit: that the sum of the square of the sides of a right-angled triangle is equal to the squares of the hypothenuse. We must take space for his conclusion: Let us seek our own interpretation of tlie squared sides of tliis right-angled triangle and see if, as PYTHAGORAS demonstrated, tHe square of tlie hypothenuse is not equal to .the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Let one side be man's spiritual nature, his intellect and soul. I t is for Masonry to develop or square this into a perfect figure by its rites and powers. Let the other side be the material part of our being. Let Masonry perfect or square this—the hearing of the strains of sweet music, by silver words carrying noble impulses; the seeing of beautiful halls and dignified ceremonial; the feeling by the warm grasp of friendly hand; the smelling by even the fragrance of tobacco which is one of the pleasant material things GOD has given us temperately to enjoy; the tasting of healthful and delicious viands adapted both to our pleasure and our health. If these two sides of our nature be squared by the square of rectitude, then indeed will their sum reach the square of their hypothenuse, the righteous life which connects the others, the full stature of a perfect man.
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We cannot spend much space on the Grand Feast. The outgoing and incoming Grand Master each performed a variation of the ALPHONSO and GASTON act, winning the laughter and applause of the feasters on the side lines. The four standing toasts were duly honored. And then Grand Master ABBOTT read the last page of a letter from a Past Grand Master of Virginia—which went into the record—the Grand Master of Virginia signing his name GEORGE W . EGGLESTON. " GEORGE" wrote a very nice letter, but it was written before the feast, and would naturally be valuable testimony to support an alibi—if future Massachusetts historians should attempt to account for the error of any prejudicial theory. It is all right so far as " G E O R G E " and this writer may be concerned; but we would like to have " J O S E P H ' S " theory how it happened. One thing is certain, they cannot charge it up to PELHAM. Governor MCCALL, JOHN LLOYD THOMAS and GRIFFITH B . J O N E S ,
kept the oratorical entertainment up to feast day standard. There are some splendid lectures in the volume by Bro. RoscoE POUND and R. PERRY BUSH, D . D . , but our space is all occupied.
No Correspondence Report. LEON M . ABBOTT, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Brookline.
FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R.-. W.". Grand Secretary, Cambridge. Next Annual, Boston, December 27, 1917.
MEXICO (YORK GRAND LODGE) —1917. Lodges, 17; members, 1,139; net loss, 10. City of Mexico, April 5, 1917. WAYNE A. WHITE, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The volume contains portraits of its elective officers. Thirteen of the seventeen lodges were represented at Grand Lodge. One lodge, Suffragio Libre No. 8, had its charter revoked by Grand Lodge. The death of Grand Treasurer, R.-.W.-. Bro. ROBERT COOMBE, is noted in the Grand Master's address. STEPHEN MOTTA, the Grand Master elected at this session, is a native of the County of Durham, in England, and was a student of engineering after graduation from English schools. He came to the United States—Montana—in 1898, receiving in Acacia-Lodge in Anaconda, Montana, his Blue Lodge degrees; was exalted in Bellingham Chapter, Washington, taking his Council degrees and Templar Orders in the City of Mexico. His record indicates one well qualified in point of education and experience to be a wise and accomplished ruler of the Craft. The indications are that Mexico has her political difficulties well in hand, and will very shortly enter upon better conditions, in which she
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will be free from and undisturbed by political combinations, engendered and operated outside of Mexico—possibly on American soil. We note some very interesting historical facts relative to the officers of the Grand Lodge elected April 5, 1917. We have shown Grand Master MOTTA'S English and American antecedents, Deputy Grand Master CHISM was born in Philadelphia, U. S. A., his father coming from County Donegal, Ireland. So it is no secret where he inherited his Quaker tendencies. He organized the first chapter and commandery in Mexico. He has been a mining engineer, and since 1902 a lawyer. Grand Senior Warden SIDNEY ULFELDBR was born in New York City; is a graduate of Columbia, and in medicine and surgery from College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. Grand
Junior Warden
HIGH
HOLTON
HOWARN was born in
Mariposa County, California. Educated in the schools of Galveston. Was in mining business at Durango, and later in express business. Is now Treasurer of express company. Grand Treasurer BERNHARD S. PELZER was born in Warsaw, Russia, and received his public school education a t Cleveland, Ohio; moved to Denver, Colorado, 1888, to Cananea, Mexico, 1901, and to City of Mexico, 1915. Has a son now attending law school in California. Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master WAYNE A. WHITE was born July 10, 1865, in Champaign County, Illinois, near Rantoul, where later he took his masonic degrees in Rantoul Lodge No. 470. He was Grand Master in Mexico for the years 1914,1915, and 1916, and in 1917 elected Grand Secretary. Has been a railroad and business man. • He has made a notable record for his good and successful work as Grand Master of Masons of the York Grand I/odge of Mexico. We have published the record of the officers of the York Grand Lodge, of Mexico for its distinctive and unique Americanism of the U. S. A. variety. They have fought a good fight—they have kept the faith. The obstacles they have surmounted, and the difficulties they have overcome have never entered into the conception of some of those who mark all Latin Masonry as taboo, not knowing that Masonry has had its martyrs in Spanish-American countries the same as Christianity had its martyrs at Rome, or in the days of the Inquisition. . STEPHEN MOTTA, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, City of Mexico. WAYNE A. WHITE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
City of Mexico. Forty-eighth Annual Communication, City of Mexico, March 26, 1918.
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MICHIGAN-1917. Lodges 439; m e m b e r s , 86,993; n e t gain, 4,442. Lansing,
May
22,
1917.
JOHN
H.
HAWKS,
M.-.W.-.
Grand
Master. D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r F E A D , speaking in response t o t h e " w e l c o m e , " t o l d a s t o r y a b o u t Lansing when' established a s t h e seat of g o v e r n m e n t for t h e S t a t e . A p r o m i n e n t geographer from N e w Y o r k went t o look a t t h e c o u n t r y . H e came t o Lansing, h e looked a t Lansing, after which h e went back a n d wrote h i s geography, a n d i n t h a t geography h e said: " M i c h i g a n will never b e a n y t h i n g b u t a wilderness of woods, i n h a b i t e d b y wild b e a s t s a n d s a v a g e s . " A n d h e r e we a r e ! T h e b r e t h r e n t o o k a look a t t h e object lesson—and l a u g h e d . ^ Governor S L E E P E R , G r a n d M a s t e r W H E E L E R , of Illinois, a n d P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r SPAULDING, t h e dean of t h e Michigan P a s t G r a n d Master, e n t e r t a i n e d G r a n d Lodge with interesting speeches. T h r e e additions h a v e been m a d e t o t h e Michigan G r a n d M a s t e r s ' Roll .of H o n o r , since last A u g u s t : L U C I E N E . W O O D (1900), A B R A H A M T . M E T C A L F ( 1 8 6 9 - 7 0 ) , a n d J A M E S H . F A R N U M (1885).
A resolution t o p r e v e n t lodges from initiating, passing or raising a n y one w h o lacks a n y of t h e qualifications required for o p e r a t i v e s t o n e m a s o n s , consumed t h e usual a m o u n t of t i m e a n d w a s p r o m p t l y snowed u n d e r . T h e internal qualifications will continue t o rule i n Michigan as heretofore. W e find in t h e Michigan volume a n address b y t h e p r e s e n t G r a n d M a s t e r of Michigan, L o u i s H . F E A D , a brilliant synopsis giving t h e connection between M a s o n r y a n d t h e American R e v o l u t i o n : When we turn to the American Eevolutlon we have dllBculty In restraining our pride. Its immediate cause was the violation on the part of the king of the masonic precept against absolutism and divine right. Its results were t h e establishment of masonic principles of human justice. Its leaders were Masons. We would not stint our praise of any of that brave people who founded our nation. We pay full honor to Catholic, Calvlnist and Quaker, and render homage to all who suffered that we might be free. But as we read the history of those days, there comes to us a vision of Masons and Masonry. We see the Mason, ETHAN ALLEN, wresting from the British at Tlconderoga the cannon and powder with which the Masons, WARBEN and PUTNAM, and JOHN STARK, defended
Bunker Hill. We see PAUL REVEKE, afterward Grand Master, making his midnight ride to alarm the minute mCn of Lexington and Concord, We see t h e Continental Congress assembled with PEYTON RANDOLPH, sometime Grand Master of Virginia, as its first, and with JOHN HANCOCK, sometime Grand Master, as its second President. We • see a lodge of Masons, disguised as Indians, throw into Boston Harbor the tea they would not pay the tax upon. We see the Continental Congress appoint a committee of five, four of whom were Masons, who drafted the most unique document in the political history of the world, masonic in its every word, the charter of humanity's liberty, the Declaration of American Independence. We see that document signed by men, more than half of whom were Masons. We hear the Liberty Bell, rung by a Mason, peal forth the glad news to a patriotic people. We see councils of war held by American generals in masonic lodges tiled for business.
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We see the Mason, JOHN PAUL JONES, the hero of the seas, who " made the flag of America respectable among the flags of other nations." We see IVIATHAN HALE, the Mason, regretting on the gallows that he had only one life to give for his coimtry. We walk with BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Grand Master, the kindliest of philosophers, the unmatched diplomat, the courageous statesman. We express our gratitude to tliat noble company of Masons whose hearts beat for the liberty of the world, LAF.^YETTE, ROCHAMBEAU and DEGRASSE, the gallant Frenchmen; STEUBEN the stalwart German; and KOSCIUSKO, the heroic Pole. And with hearts proud and lieads lifted we see the great American, the lustre of whose imperishable faftie it would be useless with words to even attempt to dim or to brighten—the soldier, statesman, Ma.son and man, WASHINGTON.
We would like space for it all, but it cannot be given. We would also like to take some of the grand thoughts in the address of Acting Grand Master GEORGE L . LUSK, but we must content ourselves with what we have. • Michigan now has a law for the flag to be displayed in the lodgeroom during all sessions of the lodge. "Glory be!" " Last year in our review of Michigan, we intimated that Unity Lodge was suffering the same ailment that HAMLET charged upon DENMARK. We are glad to note the amendment we commended to Unity has been made. We have read Grand Master FEAD'S reprimand. It is a masterpiece of art. We want to congratulate the Craft upon the splendid object lesson; the defendant upon the very courteous, kindly, but thoroughly efficient job of cuticle raising to which he was subjected; and we desire to record our conviction as a horticulturist that hereafter Unity will bear fruit true to name. Past Grand Master Loo B. WINSOR presented his fourteenth Report on Correspondence. He takes over two pages of Grand Master LAMB'S "faithful report of his official acts during the year." The interesting incident a t Lansing, and the thrilling account of the destruction of the Masonic Home are also taken. The system of transfer of membership Bro. WINSOR says is similar to that Michigan has had for a number of years. He adds: " W e can assure our Kansas brethren that the system is working out very satisfactorily in Michigan." The Kansas reporter's comments on Grand Master LEWIS CASS'S address, and Unity Lodge of Michigan, are copied. LOUIS H . FEAD, M.*.W.-. Grand Master, Newberry.
Lou B. WINSOR, P.-. G.-. M.-., R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent; Reed City. Next Annual, Grand Rapids, May 28, 1918."
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MINNESOTA —1917. Lodges, 264; members, 33,766; net gain, 1,752. St. Paul, January 17 and 18,1917. ALFRED G. PINKHAM, M.-. W . ' . Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) In his address Grand Master PINKHAM recommended such a recognition of the various Grand and subordinate bodies of the Eastern Star as would entitle them to the use of masonic halls and temples in the Grand Jurisdiction, subject to such stipulations and conditions as may be agreed upon locally by the officers of the chapter and lodge. The recommendation was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, which reported a resolution by which such right was established by the adoption of said resolution. As we have heretofore remarlred, the kind of " w o r k " we admire the most is that of which we get a ghmpse occasionally from the side lines. .That "armful of roses meant much to a sick and lonesome brother ten thousand miles from home, and who had just barely returned from a little journey into the valley of the shadow of death." Keep it up, brethren; that is the kind of " w o r k " that is worth while—that counts. And now Minnesota has a hundred thousand dollar cinch on a "Home." Glory be! No more speculation about "the cheaper plan." Soon to be admitted to full membership in that blessed church " I n asmuch." The Minnesota record read that $17,200 was needed to obtain the Home, and then we read: "M.-.W.'. Bro. IVES asked for subscriptions to the Masonic Home Fund, and in a few moments the sum of $17,200 was subscribed." Bro. IVES' first name is GIDEON, and his record for doing things patterns after that of the original " GIDEON." And then with a modesty bespeaking the merit of his committee, joins with it in recommending the sincere thanks of Grand Lodge be extended to the Grand Master for the work that has assured the successful building of the Minnesota Masonic Home. We are glad to note action by Grand Lodge to take all the steps necessary to operate the proposed Minnesota Masonic Home. The volume contains two orations delivered by Grand Orator JOHN BODEN. One delivered September 14,1916, at Rochester, Minn., at laying o corner-stone of a new Masonic Temple, and another by Grand Orator JOHN BODEN at St. Paul before the Grand Lodge, January 17, 1917. The Rochester address concludes with an interesting and eloquent tribute to the flag—too long for our space, and too beautiful and grand to be mutilated in an endeavor to condense. CORRESPONDENCE.—IRVING TODD. Kansas gets three lines more than a full page—all synoptic. For example: " A n oration was delivered by Gov. ARTHUR CAPPER, on 'Masonry and Democracy.' " And "the Past Grand Masters held their twelfth annual meeting."
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He consumes three lines introducing from our review "paragraphs reproduced for the benefit of the Craft," consisting of twelve lines. Still, as Kansas receives as much space as Maryland and Massachusetts combined, we have no complaint to make. ALBERT BERG, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, St. Paul. JOHN FISHEL, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD, Correspondent, Hastings.
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 16, 1918.
MISSISSIPPI —1917. Lodges, 378; members, 20,467; net gain, 133. • Jackson, February 13, 1917.
GEORGE BOYD POWER, M.-.W.-.
Grand Master. Elaborate welcoming exercises, including a series of addresses, were given as customary. They were varied by an address from the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, Mrs. BERTHA M . SCALES, who, in concluding her address,
said in part: Realizing that you, too, teach love of home, of GOD, and of native land, I wish to present the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Mississippi, this emblem of red, white and blue. The red of courage and fervency, the white 6f purity, and the blue of fidelity. This flag was woven from the products of Delta's broad cotton fields, mounted on a staff of cedar grown upon Olctibbeha's clay hills, and turned into symmetry and beauty by students of our beloved Agricultural and Mechanical College. • Mrs. GEORGE B . POWER sang " T h e Star Spangled Banner;" the
band following with "Dixie," and every member of the Grand Lodge arose, applauding. The Grand Master, on behalf of Grand Lodge, accepted the flag and made a very appropriate speech of thanks, making handsome mention of the symbolical emblem of the red, white and blue. Opposite the last page of the flag presentation is a full-page delineation of "Old Glory." The Grand Master, in his address, reiterates what he has heretofore demonstrated in his masonic Tife: The high station of Grand Master offers a great opportunity for service; and, after all, that is the greatest opportunity that is given to man—the opportiinity to serve his fellowman. He accomplishes most who serves best. The Greatest of All came not to be ministered unto but to minister, and if we as Masons can but catch this idea and this spirit of service, we can accomplish much for this institution of ours, and, through it, for the world.
He gives the Craft excellent advice of a practical character in regard to financial management and betterment. The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star having tendered to the Grand- Lodge an Assembly Hall to be erected on the grounds of
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the Masonic Home, on motion of Past Grand Master OLIVER L . M C KAY, Grand Lodge accepted the oflfer with grateful appreciation. The Grand Master recommended the wiping out of the old dog in the manger theory of perpetual jurisdiction of rejected candidates. The Law Committee desired a further period of incubation. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master HENRY C . YAWN pre-
sents the report. Kansas for 1916 has brief review. Grand Master BURDICK'S conception of " Quality vs. Quantity," receives commendation. Governor CAPPER'S "splendid oration" is called upon for its full portrayal of the "true spirit of fraternity." Bro. YAWN closes his report with a poem on "Hope," and fearlessly assumes responsibility as "sponsor" therefor. G. FREDERIC CULLENS, M.'. W . \ Grand Master, Wallerville. FREDERIC GORDON SPEED, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Vicksburg. HENRY C . YAWN. P . - . G . \ M . ' . , Correspondent, Lumberton.
Next Annual-(one hundredth), Natchez, February 19, 1918.
MISSOURI —1916. (See 1917 for figures.) St. Louis, September 19, 1916. FRANK R. JESSE, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Preliminary to the opening of Grand Lodge there were some very entertaining exercises, in which Moolah Orchestra, the children of the Masonic Home, and the Olive Branch Quartette rendered a very delightful program, causing the Grand Master to eloque tly express the appreciation of the brethren for the soul-inspiring entertainment. There is a tradition that a quarter of a century ago there were a few tight-wads who had a theory that there was a more economical way of administering the charities of the fraternity than through the Masonic Home. There is an absolutely sure cure for such an one, and that is—just such an entertainment by the children of the Masonic Home of Missouri, Kansas, or any other Masonic Home. As one economical party once said after such an entertainment: " T h e economic view does not appeal to me as it once did; you cannot do too much for children like these." He had his object lesson. Grand Master JESSE presents some very strong and forceful thoughts upon the world war, opening with the remark: Brethren, this great calamity which has come upon the world is not because of the inefficiency of our civilization, Christianity or Freemasonry, but has come notwithstanding them; they are not discredited by this greatest war. They will yet triumph. We like Grand Master JESSE, and after we took up his decisions we were strongly impressed with his moral courage in his willingness— like the old Scotch Covenanter woman—to "bear testimony."
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Asked the question: " I s one who is engaged in the manufacture of Weiss beer containing two per cent, alcohol eligible to petition for the degrees? Weiss beer is not considered an intoxicating liquor." Answer: " N o , ten drinks of beer containing two per cent, of alcohol is just as intoxicating as one drink of whiskey containing twenty per cent, of alcohol, and makes you feel a great deal worse." We concur with Judge JESSE. The candidate was clearly ineligible, upon the facts stated. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master C. C. WOODS writes the
report. He found Grand Chaplain BLAYNEY'S prayer so "eminently practical and worthy" that he "copied it in full." Yes, and thosejoining in the petition gave no sign that they failed in any respect to be in full communion. Several paragraphs of the Grand Master's address were subjected to draft. The business of the Grand Lodge was well epitomized. A full and complete synopsis of the Grand Master's report on the Masonic Home is taken, as also is the conclusion of the Grand Master's address. EDWARD HIGBEE, M.-.W.-. Grand Master,'Kirksville. JOHN R . PARSON, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, St. Louis. C. C. WOODS, P.-.G.-.M.-., Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, September 18, 1917'.
MISSOURI —1917. Lodges, 639; members, 70,144; net gain, 3,291. . St. Louis, September 18,1917. EDWARD HIGBEE, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Grand Lodge opened in Ample Form. All joined in singing "America."
Grand Chaplain, Rev. JOHN H . MILLER, invoked the
divine guidance and blessing beautifully, wisely and reverently. M.-.W.-. Bro. W M . F . KUHN offered a telegram pledging " t o WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States," its "loyal support," which on motion, was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. A resolution calling and providing for a general suspension of dues of all kinds in favor of all brothers in the army, navy or Red Cross during the war, and until they shall have been honorably discharged, was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, on whose recommendation same was not adopted. The Grand Master's address takes up quite fully a consideration of the war situation; refers to the prayer of thankfulness at the last communication, in which all joined, that our beloved nation had not been drawn into the awful carnage; and then he says: Brethren, we now know that we were deluding ourselves. I t was plain then to many, as It now is to all, that the sinking of the Lusitania was a deliber-
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ate act of war against civilization, and that we would certainly be drawn into â&#x20AC;˘conflict witli an enemy amenable to no other argument than force. Germany is writing the blackest page in the history of civilization. . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address t h e n devotes considerable space t o a consideration of M a s o n r y in t i m e of war under t h e topics, " T h e P r u s sian W a r C u l t ; " t h e poem " B e patient, 0 be p a t i e n t ; " " M a s o n r y in American R e v o l u t i o n ; " " P l e a for Action," (from Builder, b y B r o . G R E E N F I E L D , of Georgia); " M i l i t a r y L o d g e s ; " " G l o r i o u s H i s t o r y ; " all of which m a k e s interesting reading. In t h e same category should b e included t h e " C e n t e n n i a l of M i s souri Lodge N o . 1 , " historical a c c o u n t s of pioneer M a s o n r y in Missouri, going back t o F r e n c h Lodge N o . 73, of Philadelphia, including n a m e s PIERRE
C H O T E A U a n d B A R T H O L O M E W B B R T H O L D , c h a r t e r m e m b e r s of
t h e old lodge a t St. Genevieve. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r paid a well-deserved t r i b u t e t o P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r C A M P B E L L W E L L S , when he said: Probably no brother has been of more real value, or had more admirers than CAMPBELL WELLS. N O labor was too great for him to undertake^ if it were in his power to accomplish some good thereby. To his efforts and good judgment the Alasonic Home is largel.v indebted for its splendid financial condition. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r m a k e s one of t h e best r e p o r t s we h a v e r e a d of a t t e n d a n c e a t a George W a s h i n g t o n Masonic N a t i o n a l M e m o r i a l Association. T h e G r a n d Lodge h a d before i t several cases of soiled linen for l a u n d r y ; t h e cases received judicious a t t e n t i o n . O n e profane a n d obstreperous a u t o c r a t m i g h t have been benefited with a little m o r e , b u t those who were on t h e job doubtless knew h e h a d something d u e , and m a y h a v e erred on t h e side of leniency. T h e error in such cases generally refers back t o t h e original election t o t a k e t h e degrees. We notice a very necessary, wise a n d commendable action t a k e n on a resolution offered b y M.-.W.". Bro. W . F . K U H N , t o wit, in 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 Visitors," t o b e a p p o i n t e d b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r prior t o t h e opening of G r a n d Lodge. I t shall b e t h e d u t y of this c o m m i t t e e t o receive, introduce, a c c o m m o d a t e a n d look after t h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t of visiting G r a n d a n d ' P a s t G r a n d Officers of sister G r a n d Jurisdictions. All expenses incurred b y t h e c o m m i t t e e t o b e presented t o t h e C o m m i t t e e on W a y s and Means.We n o t e t h a t saloon-keepers a n d others of t h a t ilk a r e still persona grata in t h e Missouri jurisdiction. C u t t i n g i t o u t would s a v e an immense l a u n d r y bill, a s indicated b y this year's record. We a r e pleased t o n o t e t h e adoption b y G r a n d Lodge of a resolution in regard t o m i l i t a r y service of Masons a n d sons of Masons, b y which a record is t o b e k e p t of their military service in t h e war, t o g e t h e r with casualty lists b y reason of t h e same; a n d also t h a t a record b e k e p t of all meritorious acts or deeds or promotions of a n y such.
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There is the usual long necrology report,' Past Grand Master CORONA H . BRIGGS, chairman.
Included in the list are the names of
the following distinguished brethren of Kansas: Past Grand Masters BESTOR G . BROWN and WILLIAM MITCHELL SHAVER, and Past Grand Senior Deacon AUGUSTUS OGDEN WELLMAN. Excerpts from the Kansas
obituary reports are given of each. The Masonic Employment Bureau makes a report showing active and efficient work along the line of providing work for the unemployed, and service for those unable to help themselves. ~ We find a very interesting program of the bi-centennial Observance; Grand Master EDWARD HIGBEE presided. Chaplain JOHN HENDERSON MILLER, D . D .
Invocation by Grand Reading of congratula-
tory resolutions by Past Grand Master CORONA H . BRIGGS.
spersed with music were addresses as follows:
Inter-
Address, "Our Country,"
by M.-.W.-. Bro. ALEX M . DOCKERY, Past Grand Master; Address,,
" T h e Moral and Religious Aspect of the First Half of the Eighteenth Century," by Grand Orator E. COMBIE SMITH, D . D . ; Address, " T h e .
Evolution of the Operative Into the Speculative Craft,".by Past Grand Master W M . F . KUHN.
Space only allows a sample.
Bro. DOCKERY said:
AVe are engaged in this war not merely to make democracy safe in tlie world, but primarily to defend the rights of the American people upon the high seas. (Cheers and Applause.] Grand Orator SMITH:
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The flag that has never known defeat. Our forefathers followed it at Saratoga and Yorktown. They fought under it upon the seas in 1812. Your fathers followed it in that fratricidal strife in the early sixties, which now, thank GOD, is healed in our common love for Old Glory and her history. [Applause.] You'followed it into Manila Bay and Santiago; and this night the third of my sons is following it—only GOD knows where—in response to his nation's call. [Great and continued applause.] I know not what shall meet him as he crosses the treacherous seas, or whether in trench or open field, or in the air, he may meet his I'ate. But one thing I know, that beneath Old Glory he has enlisted in a cause that is just, a cause that is righteous, and that it never will be furled until tyranny falls, barbarism is subdued and the world is made safe for democracy. G r a n d M a s t e r : " I t is u n n e c e s s a r y t o i n t r o d u c e D r . KuHN." W e t a k e t h e D o c t o r ' s conclusion: ^ In conclusion, I would restate that Masonry is a brotherhood and not a secret society, the secret signs, grips and steps to its ceremonies today arc remnants of its evolution. These remnants are a hindrance to the full glory of Freemasonry, In that thej' create curiosity for the aborigines of the twentieth century and a veil of mystery for the illiterate and the self-seeking. Signs,'grips and steps are nothing, and ritualism is only secondary to the all-embracing spirit of Freemasonry—Brotherhood.
There is a memorial to the United Grand Lodge of England, signed by EDWARD HIGBEE, Grand Master; JOHN R . PARSONS, Grand Secretary; and by Past Grand Masters WILLIAM F . KUHN, XENOPHON R Y -
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LAND, CHARLES C . WOODS, CAMPBELL WELLS, CORONA H . BRIGGS, and DORSEY A . JAMISON, Committee on Memorial, which sums up in
its conclusion as follows: "Owning our great indebtedness to the United Grand Lodge of England, we rejoice in your continued prosperity, and pray that the blessings of the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe may abide upon you in your good work for humanity." The Missouri Correspondence Report is by Past Grand Master CHARLES C . WOODS, and covers one hundred and eighty-five pages,
which give ample space for the writer to leave nothing worthy of note unconsidered. Kansas receives three pages. A like Hberality by Kansas would call for 196 pages, making no allowance for extra volumes reviewed. Bro. WOODS pays no uncertain compliment to Grand Master LAMB in his reference to his "massive proportions physically, and his inference that his mind and heart are builded in the same mould of magnitude." He refers to the Grand Master's address as one of "high character," and excerpts the opening paragraph, and other excerpts concerning membership and losses by death. Noting his decisions, he says: "Among several of these to which we see no objection is one to this effect—quoting the fourth decision, and adding: Candidly we see no special reason for this, though as the Committee on Jurisprudence approves. It must be in accordance with the law and usage of Kansas. We have seen more than once the ofHcers of foreign jurisdictions confer a degree according to their ritual, to the edification and profit of the lodge being visited, and we personally sometimes, in conferring a degree, recall ancient forms and expressions, and one may use them without, as we think, violating the law or spirit of Freemasonry—n' importe, as the French say.
He takes the substance of Bro. LAMB'S statement about the Masonic Home, and adds: " W e sympathize greatly with our brethren in this calamity, and appreciate the courage with which they at once set about the work of rebuilding. That to do this will require devotion and sacrifice is manifest." He says of the address of Bro. W M . A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, it "is wor4;hy of a place in the archives of Freemasonry." The Kansas Report on Correspondence is called upQn by Bro. WOODS for its entire conclusion.
M.'.W.'. Bro. WOODS takes as the conclusion of his report the poem by Past Grand Master LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAF, entitled, "The Lodge Room over Simpkins' Store." WM. A. CLARK, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Jefferson City. JOHN R . PARSON, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, St. Louis. CHAS. C . WOODS, P.-. G.-. M.-., Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, September 17, 1918.
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MONTANA—1916. Lodges, 104; members, 9,902; net gain, 921. Butte, August 30 and September 1,1916. W. H. ALLEN, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. Montana's eighth Past Grand Master, M.-.W.'. Bro. SOL STAR, who was present at the institution of Grand Lodge in 1866, was present at its fiftieth anniversary, coming from Deadwood, South Dakota, for that purpose. . • The address of Grand Master ALLEN is a good one. He made a recommendation to Grand Lodge that as the influence of Masonry, and of saloons for the sale of intoxicating liquor were so widely at variance, that the saloon should be widely separated from Masonry. He recommended that the Grand Lodge enact a law covering the ipatter, which was done, on report of a committee, prohibiting any subordinate lodge from meeting in any building used in part for saloon purposes or entering into any future contracts of that'nature. There were interesting semi-centennial exercises on August 31st, Past Grand Master H. S. KEPNER making the opening address as presiding officer. His address was upon that always absorbing topic, "Masonry Coeval with Law and Order in Pioneer Days," "that made possible during the fifty years of time this splendid and magnificent State of ours." Grand Master ALLEN followed with a brief but forcible address on " Masonry as One of the Greatest World Forces for Character Building." The fifty year-old record of organization was read. One Past Grand Master told of a day's experiences in gold mining, quitting work twice in a day to attend the obsequies of two "road agents" that the Vigilantes thought had lived long enough. They gave them a public funeral after the hanging ceremony. Past Grand Master L E W L . CALLOWAY delivered a notable historical address which never will lose its capability to interesfcthe pioneers of Montana, masonic or non-masonic. It tells the whole story of the Vigilante law and order society of Montana, and of the grand men who established the rule of law and order in Montana. But we must not forget that we are recording Montana's masonic history, and with all due deference to others, we must not be unmindful of the "great part" CORNELIUS HEDGES bore in making Montana masonic history. We take bodily from Grand Master LEW L . CALLOWAY'S admirable record what is said of CORNELIUS HEDGES, prefacing it with a brief reference to the part Kansas had in the institution of Masonry in Montana. After citing a lodge authorized by Nebraska at Nevada City, "voted a charter as Idaho No. 10, but it never worked under its charter," Past Grand Master CALLOWAY'S masonic history of Montana proceeds to relate:
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On December 7. 1863, the Grand Master of Kansas granted a dispensation to PAHIS .S. PFOUTS. our brother who was President of the Vigilantes, and " t h e requisite number of brethren to open a lodge at A'irginia City." This was t h e actual beginning of Masonry in Montana. A charter was voted to Virginia City Lodge by the Grand Lodge of Kansas on December 20, 1864, as Virginia City Lodge No. 43. Two years later the Grand- Lodge of Montana was organized. Our old friend CORNELIUS HEDGES, SR., had a very warm place in his affection for Kansas, a feeling ardently reciprocated by his many admirers in Kansas, to whom his memory is dear. We take great pleasure in reproducing: The name of CORNELIUS HEDGES IS one of benediction. From the time that Helena Lodge No. 3 was granted a dispensation until his death he was our best beloved and most distinguished craftsman. When the Grand Lodge opened, he acted as Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, and was elected to that position before the close of the session. He was our fifth Grand Master, and on the removal of Judge HCSMER to California, was appointed Grand Secretary, this being in June, 1872: he was regularly elected in October of that year; and he held this distinguished position until his death, which occurred in 1907. H e celebrated his golden wedding anniversary, his wife being at tliat time Past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. One of his sons is the Hon. WYLLIS A. HEDGES, of Fergus County, an ardent Mason; another is CORNELIUS JUNIOR, who succeeded his father as Grand Secretary; and so CORNELIUS HEDGES is still Grand Secretary. The elder CORNELIUS HEDGES was a true pioneer. Both he and his wife sprung from the colonial stock of New England. Bro. HEDGES was the virtual father of the idea of creating the Yellowstone National Park. He was a member of the famous Washburn Expedition of 1870, and his article upon his experiences In that region of wonder excited general interest throughout the United State.?. Bro. HEDGES was once Superintendent of Public Instruction in tlie Territory of Montana. He was a member of the Legislature from Lewis and Clarke County at various times, and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1884. He became distinguished as a writer on masonic subjects by reason of being the author of the Correspondence Reports appended to the Annual Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Montana. As you know, he was a gifted, forcible, and charming writer. His masonic writings are a precious heritage of the Masons of Montana. However. 1 think we shall remember CORNELIUS HEDGES best as the brother whose name stood as a synonym for honesty, inte,grity, courtesy, kindness, and brotherly alTection. None knew him but to love him, and to say that he was the best beloved of the members of the Craft Is but expressing the truth. We have devoted more than the space to which Montana is entitled, and Past Grand Master H. S. HEFNER'S review, elaborate and complete as customary, yet demands attention. Grand Master BURMCK'S opening is taken in full, and he gives an excellent synopsis of the remainder of his address. A page of the conclusion of Grand Orator CAPPER'S oration is excerpted. He refers with commendation to the Kansas action on our report on the protest against the Philippine Grand Lodge recognition. Our conclusion, referring to the war conditions, is taken bodily.
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He'closes wit i a beautiful reference to "Montana's Grand Lodge year of jubilee." We have enjoyed the Montana volume, but regret we cannot devote more space to it. GEORGE W . GETTY, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Milltown. CORNELIUS HEDGES, R . - . W . - . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P.-.G.-. M . - . , Correspondent, Helena. â&#x20AC;˘
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NEBRASKA-1917. Lodges, 270; members, 25,044; net gain, 1,380. Omaha,
June 5,
1917.
ANDREW
H . VIELE,
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Master. The Degree of Patriotism was exemplified before the opening of Grand Lodge. The Grand Master requested M.'. W.'. Bro. GEORGE H. THUMMEL, the oldest Past Grand Master present, and Past Grand Master JOHN A.-EHRHARDT, a veteran of the Civil War. to retire and
present the flag of our country to the Grand Lodge. They returned with the national flag, and the remark of Past Grand Master EHRHARDT, " I t is with a great deal of pleasure that I present to this Grand Lodge 'Old Glory,' " brought forth the most enthusiastic and hearty greeting ever witnessed in the Grand Lodge. When the applause had subsided, the Grand Master ordered the flag saluted with the Grand Honors, and displayed on the platform during the session. The brethren thereupon joined in singing "The Star Spangled Banner." Grand Chaplain CHARLES M . SHEPHERD delivered an eloquent
patriotic address on "Our Duty as Americans:" Patriotism was breathed with every word; men accustomed to public speaking were overcome by their emotion, and many eyes were dim; tears of which men were not ashamed, trickled down their cheeks, as in their hearts they consecrated themselves to the cause of liberty, freedom and fraternity.
Past Grand Master THUMMEL presented resolutions of support in every mariner possible towards the success of this gigantic war, perhaps man's decisive for hberty, possibly autocracy's last stand." The action of the Masonic Home Board in subscribing for $10,000 Liberty Bonds was approved, and $5,000 worth more were authorized to be bought as part of the Home Endowment Fund. Grand Orator W M . E . ANDREWS made a very eloquent address upon the American "Star Spangled Banner," the British "Union Jack," and the French "Tricolor," using the three flags in the hands of three brothers in certain groupings: Illustrating the victory for liberty over monarchy a t Yorktown by the grouping of American and French flags as against the British flag which then stood for monarchy. Today Great Britain stands for the principles of liberty
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and freedom for which we fought in the Revolutionary War. Hence, we now group together the Stars and Stripes, the Tricolor and the Union Jack In the pending contest for liberty and freedom around the world. On B r o . T H U M M E L ' S motion a n d appeal a collection of $250.65 w a s m a d e t o be used for p u r c h a s i n g supplies for m a k i n g hospital dressings. T h e m o r n i n g session d e v o t e d t o flag a n d c o u n t r y was ended b y t h e b r e t h r e n uniting in t h e " B a t t l e H y m n of t h e R e p u b l i c . " Before we leave t h i s t o p i c we desire t o refer t o t h e oration b y G r a n d Orator W I L L I A M E . A N D R E W S . J u d g i n g b y his oration we fear t h e record of his p a r t in t h e patriotic meeting of t h e morning has n o t been a d e q u a t e l y portrayed or r e p o r t e d . Beginning his oration, he n n o u n c e d t h e t h e m e of t h e evening: I greet you with the sentiments. Fraternity and Patriotism—Fraternity as broad as the race and as genuine as the gold standard. Patriotism unbounded, yes, "free and unlimited," witliout regard to "ratio." The electric current seeks to encircle the earth and its pulsations are felt a t the portals of victory. Likewise the spirit of genuine fraternity encircles the world, and its pseans of victory are iieard on land and sea as it proclaims the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of man. * * * Fraternity involves equality, liberty and freedom as native endowments of the human soul, and as Masons we seek knowledge with respect to man's native endowments and rights. Patriotism involves love of country, not only in times of prosperity and peace, but likewise in the days of cruel war. B u t lack of space forbids further excerpts. We commend to all who desire a feast of reason and a flow of soul, to get t h e N e b r a s k a volume a n d read B r o . A N D R E W S ' oration a n d t h e other contributions t o which we have briefly referred, which formed N e b r a s k a ' s unique celeb r a t i o n of patriotism and fraternity. G r a n d Lodge u n a n i m o u s l y a d o p t e d a resolution a n d a p p r o p r i a t e d t h e s u m of $146 t o m a i n t a i n t w o F r e n c h o r p h a n s for t w o years, t o be one boy a n d one girl t o be selected b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . We are glad t o see this regard for America's early benefactor a n d friend. We would like t o see some further general a n d concerted action on the p a r t of Americans in t h e same direction. T h e second building for a Children's H o m e , costing a little more t h a n fourteen t h o u s a n d dollars, has been erected, and is now occupied b y eleven boys in charge of a M a t r o n , whose salary is paid b y t h e G r a n d C h a p t e r 0 . E . S. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J O H N A. E H R H A R D T p r e sents his second report. G r a n d M a s t e r G I L E S H . L A M B ' S address is pronounced "excellent," a n d he fully briefs t h e r e p o r t given b y B r o . L A M B of t h e " s a d d e s t chapter in t h e history of M a s o n r y in K a n s a s " — t h e destruction, a n d loss of life, b y the burning of t h e Masonic H o m e of K a n s a s . N e b r a s k a by her m e t od of building small dormitories is seeking t o p r e v e n t a like calamity.
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We -excerpt what he says about Past Grand Master FITCH'S report, viz.: The Secretary of the Masonic Home Board made a report, wliich was followed by a report of the Special Committee on Ways and Means (Masonic Home). The report discusses fully the financial needs of the institution, setting forth the resources, present and prospective, and submits a plan of procedure that would provide without delay ample funds to reconstruct the buildings destroyed by fire. The report was unanimously adopted.
The Kansas Correspondence Report receives courteous attention, and acknowledges "Nebraska being accorded its full space." The Kansas supplemental Correspondence Report on recogninitions is reviewed, and he states as to the Philippines, " i t reaffirms the position of the brethren of Kansas, and copies our report about the (s. t. b.) French body whose request for recognition was declined. We have been gratified and pleased in reading the patriotic record of Past Grand Masters THUMMEL and EHRHARDT. Their devotion to "Old Glory" calls for a special salute. FREDERIC L . TEMPLE, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Lexington. FRANCIS E . WHITE, R / . W . \ Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
Omaha. Next Annual, Omaha, June 4, 1918.
NEVADA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 23; members, 2,032; net gain, 55. Reno,
June 12, 1917.
ALFRED
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Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) On the opening of Grand Lodge a masonic veteran entered the hall carrying the United States flag under the escort of the Grand Stewards. The Grand Lodge, in honor of the national symbol of authority and liberty, arose in a body, singing " My Country 'Tis of Thee," while the flag was presented .before the altar, where it was received and welcomed in fitting terms by the Grand Master, and the allegiance of the assembled craftsmen pledged to the government and its flag. A stirring and patriotic tribute to "Old Glory" was then paid by Bro. HARRY H . ATKINSON, who thereupon gracefully presented to Grand Lodge the emblem of freedom and symbol of unity. I t was a beautiful, thrilling and inspiring event in the history of Grand Lodge, demonstrating the unity, harmony and loyalty of the Craft to flag and country. The Grand Master presented to the consideration of the Grand Lodge what he well terms " A Vital Issue." Specifically he thus referred to it: In our own halls we have banished liquor from our feasts. As masonic brethren in hours of work or refreshment we insist on temperance. We should stand for it as insistently out in the world. We are representative men in our several communities. There are more than two thousand of us. Have you any
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Idea of the weight two thousand representative men can bring to bear on one • side or the other of this great question? I call upon you as men and Masons to stand on the side which shields the tempted, upholds the weak, lessens crime, protects the woman, feeds, clothes and educates the little children. There can be no other side for you, my brothers.
The plea prevailed with the Committee on Address, which reported: " T h e committee cordially endorses the strong appeal made to the brethren of Nevada to align themselves on the side of temperance." The report of the committee was adopted. Nevada Grand Lodge has an "Education Fund," from which loans are granted to assist in the education of children of Masons who are qualifying themselves for better self-support. It is a noble work, and appears to be successfully carried on. Under Canada, Bro. VANDERLIETH excites Bro. FREED'S wonder
whether during the Civil War of the '60's, Bro. V. prayed that "Europeans should be forbidden to sell munitions to the United States government;" to which the latter repHes: That was before our praying days, brother; b u t if we had been praying for peace, we would have prayed for all things that make for peace. We think the present an inauspicious time for any one representing British interests to make any reference to Civil War time, getting of munitions—for instance WHITWORTH guns—from British sources through prayers, coin of the realm, or any other consideration except possibly cotton. The United States captured some guns from British blockade runners that were attempting to enter Southern ports from Nassau, but so far as any available information exists, a prayer from any United States source to forbid the sale of munitions of war, intended to injure the United States by urging peace would have been as ineffective as a present-day petition to prevent the Huns from bombing a Red Cross hospital or an English home. And yet we believe in peace—spent some years in the quickest way of getting it—and believe in the efficiency of prayer for the Hun— after he is licked.
CORRESPONDENCE.—Kansas for 1916 receives courteous consideration from Bro. VANDERLIETH. He says Grand Master W M . L . B U E -
DiCK '' delivered a sterling address." After a tribute to Masonry for the earnest part its members took in the creation and upbuilding of the State, he urges great care in the welding together of the craftsmen into an organization of efficiency. See to the careful selection of the craftsmen, and, as laborers under Masonry's banner, let them yield loyal service for GOD and man in all truth, and there need be no concern about "efficiency." He further takes what is said about the Mason's compulsion to the duty of service. He further says: " W e are pleased to note our brother's warm commendation of the Acacia Fraternity, a typical college league composed only of students who are Masons." And he excerpts fully what is said of its objects and aims. He says:
"Bro. BURDICK was a good visitor.
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dition of the Craft was found excellent, but some of the lodges were rounded up with a sharp stick, and these were told that they could
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•not plead lack of notice to the new Grand Master, for all were fully informed of their delinquencies. From this service good will come." " T h e oration on 'Masonry and Dernocracy,' by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor of Kansas, is filled with masonic inspiration." He excerpts the forceful paragraph beginning: " N o enemy can inflict upon us the utter ruin t h a t we can bring upon ourselves by disloyalty to the American ideal." He excerpts in full our inquiry whether there wa^ anything in their fealty to the Roman Pope incompatible with their duties and allegiance to the government of the United'States on the part of the government officials that hindered and impeded the completion of the Washington Monument. We wanted his concluding hymn, but space did not permit. I t is a good companion to "America." THOMAS LINDSAY, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Tonopah. EDWARD D . VANDERUETH, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Carson City. Next Annual, Tonopah, June 11, 1918.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1916. St. John, April 25 and 26, 1916.
HEDLEY V. B. BRIDGES, M.-. W . ' .
Grand Master. The New Brunswick volume, like nearly all that come to us in these war days, has a place—a roll of honor—for those of the Craft "who have met death on the field of battle, who have laid down their lives in defense of our Empire, and who have died that their country might live." In his address, the Grand Master, after citing the names of New Brunswick's honored dead, said: There is a passage in the speech of PERICLES, In the pages of the great Greek historian. The great Athenian, in pronouncing the funeral oration over the dead bodies of his country's heroes fallen in battle, sairt that Athens was losing in the death of her many young and bravest of men what the year would lose if robbed of its spring.
After continuing the parallel, he adds: But just as the dead heroes of Ancient Greece rendered the pages of her history glorious and illustrious for over twenty centuries, so will the deeds of the dead heroes of Canada illuminate the pages of her history, and go down through the ages as an example of as pure a loyalty and as genuine a patriotism as this world has ever .seen. " Their glory Ihus.shall circle vs till time be done."
The address of the Grand Master contains the record of an official •visit by Grand Lodge and its participation in the presentation of an address and a masonic jewel to Past Grand Master WILLIAM WEDDERBURN. Though the recipient was in his eighty-third year, the record
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shows his o r a t o r y h a d n o t lost its c h a r m , a n d t h e occasion was a delightful a n d n o t a b l e one t o t h e Craft. " On r e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on Foreign Relations, G r a n d Lodge extended a cordial recognition t o t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e Philippine Islands, a n d an exchange of G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s ordered. T h e v o l u m e closes with a sermon delivered before G r a n d Lodge J u n e 25, 1916, b y Grand Chaplain J . A. M A C K E I G A N , from t h e t e x t " U n t o t h e ' u p r i g h t there ariseth Light in t h e D a r k n e s s . (Ps. 112-4.) H E D L E Y V. B . B R I D G E S , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Fredericton. J. T W I N I N G H A R T T , - R . - . W . - . G r a n d Secretary, St. J o h n . JAMES VROOM, Correspondent, St. Stephen.
N e x t (50th) Annual, S t . J o h n , April 24, 1917.
NEW BRUNSWICK-1917. Lodges, 39; members, 3,806; n e t gain, 1 2 1 . St. J o h n , April 24, 1917. H E D L E Y , V. B . B R I D G E S , G r a n d M a s t e r . This being " t h e fiftieth" 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 of N e w Brunswick, t h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a s well justified in his opening r e m a r k : " W e meet here t o d a y in t h e spirit of g r a t i t u d e a n d pride, as we consider t h e history of our G r a n d Lodge during t h e p a s t half-century." G r a n d M a s t e r B R I D G E S ' farewell t o t h e Craft in his address is m o s t graceful, grateful, a n d considerate. H e f u r t h e r , s a y s : Of the future of Freemasonry with us there can be no doubt, ft is ours to be men of hope and trust. When the. day dawned for us which found the whole English-speaking people united in sentiment and action in carrying on the war to a successful conclusion, to the hope and trust and courage that was ours,. ' we added greater courage and thanked GOD. For among these two great nations' are nearly three millions of men who are Masons, whose principles are vitally contained in the successful issues of this titanic struggle for truth and freedom. The world cannot, will not. be the same after this war is over, nor will the British Empire be as it was before the fateful August, 1914. Over eighty years ago the poet WOUDSWORTH said to EMEHSON that what the United States needed was a great war to cement it into a united people. And the war came. It may have been that our beloved Empire needed this war. Had we formerly any misgiving concerning the. solidarity of the British Empire, they have surely left us. The mystic chords, the. bonds of affection, strong as iron, stretching from hundreds.of thousands of homes from every part of this vast Empire to the graves of the beloved dead in Flanders, in France, and in the battlefields of the East, will surely unite the different parts of the nation, "which like a brave ship with torn sheets and battered sides has ridden out the storm," into one great united people, so that in the future more than in the past our prayer will be, "Lord GOD of Hosts, be with us yet; lest we forget, lest we forget." Over the plains and valleys of Syria and Mesopotamia have roamed for centuries the Bedouin of the desert, most untruthful of mankind. But when even he wished to Impress upon bis hearers that there was a grain of truth in his statements, his oath was. " B y the English word, by the British faith, what I say unto you, I swear is truth."
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Over these valleys today are the brave British soldiers sweeping unto victory, carrying truth, and liberty, and justice, principles dear to every Mason's heart; there where over 2,400 years ago, by the willow-fringed rivers of Babylon wrote ESDRAS: "As for truth it endureth and is ever strong; it llveth and conquereth forevermore."
There was an excellent sermon by Grand Chaplain CROWFOOT. Text, Prov. 3:6: " I n all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." We take this thought for the consideration of all Masons: "This is not the place to discuss differences between Masonry and Christianity." To the devout Christian who is also a regular and upright Mason, there is no difference to discuss, for he knows that nothing in Masonry is antagonistic to all that is best and noblest in the Christian religion. DANIEL C-. CLARK, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, West St. John. J. TWINING HARTT, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, St. John.
Next (51st) Annual, St. John, April 23, 1918.
NEW HAMPSHIRE—1917. Lodges, 80; members, 11,111; net gain, 53. Concord, May 16, 1917.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN GARMON, Deputy
and Acting Grand Master. The volume—not including the Correspondence Report—is largely devoted to memorial records. The following distinguished members of the Craft having ceased from their labors, as follows: GEORGE EDWARD BALES, Grand Master, November 9, 1916.
(G.-.
M.-. 1916.) HOLMAN ARTHUR DREW, Past Grand Master, November 14, 1916. (G.-. M.-. 1913.) HENRY E B B N BURNHAM, Past Grand Master, February 8, 1917.
(G.-. M.-. 1885.) There is also a record of the burial of a distinguished son of New Hampshire, M.-. W.-. Bro. FRANCIS J. WOODMAN, Past Grand Master
of District of Columbia, died July 29, 1916, and buried at Somersworth, N. H., August 2, 1916. There is also a memorial record of District Deputy Grand Master THOMAS PERKINS CHENEY (1863), a veteran. Mason and soldier of
New Hampshire. Sixteen living Past Masters of Franklin Lodge, at Lebanon, were each the recipient of a Past Master's jewel. Acting Grand Master GARMON records the event in his address, and we note that Past Grand Master STEPHEN S. JEWETT delivered the address, and that other young Past Grand Master, HARRY M . CHENEY, had another adornment conferred upon him. The Grand Master (acting) closes his address with an earnest plea "for the establishment of a Roll of Honor, to bear the name and
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service of all our lodge membership who may enlist," which met the approval of the Committee on Doings of Grand Lodge Officers, and the Grand Lodge itself by action taken later. We note that the Committee on Doings of Grand Officers took up and decided a question of jurisprudence, which possibly might have been otherwise decided by the committee which makes a specialty of questions of that kind. CORRESPONDENCE.—It is desirable and beneficial at times to
attain the realization of BuRNS's prayer: '•' Oh wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursel's as others see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us. And foolish notion." We get a t a s t e of K a n s a s a n d N e w H a m p s h i r e t h e N e w H a m p s h i r e review in t h e following:
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Disciplinary measures were numerous, occasioned by forty cases of lodges conferring degrees in short time without dispensation; the invasion of jurisdiction; the use of fake rituals; and the conferring of degrees on Sunday. All this caused the Grand Master to become the greatest reprimand expert in the country. These brethren are erecting an office, library and museum building a t an expense of more than SIOCOOO, which they believe to be the best of Its kind in the country.
Speaking of the loss of the Kansas Home, he says: " I t was a real catastrophe, yet it is being heroically faced." He puts a rod in pickle for some one in New Hampshire, when he says: " W e want our New Hampshire brethren particularly to note this statement: ' T h e annual oration was delivered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.' This is positively refreshing to one who has accustomed himself to the home atmosphere created by an erratic, even though wonderfully brilliant mind." To which Bro. CHENEY adds:
"This may be accepted as CHENEY'S protest against
the rule that obtains in New Hampshire when one of our number is placed upon the bench." Speaking of the Kansas review of New Hampshire, Bro. C. says: The patriotic utterances of our Grand Master JEWETT led Bro. MILLER to order CHENEY to enroll JEWETT in the particular peace party to which MILLER admits allegiance. We report that the order has been executed. Incidentally it,should be stated that there are only two requisites for membership: Devotion to the flag, and iron In the blood. Bro. JEWETT, as to both, is a saturated solution.
We are at the end of our space, and less than half of our notations have been considered; but that is the rule in New Hampshire. ABRAHAM LINCOLN GARMON, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Manchester. HARRY M . CHENEY, P.-.G.-. M . ' . , Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Concord. - The next (129th) Annual, Concord, May 15, 1918.
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NEW JERSEY —1917. Lodges, 199; members, 44,381; net gain, 2,124. Trenton, April 18 and 19, 1917.
WILLIAM R . MEAKLE, M . - . W . - .
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) By resolution, Grand Lodge pledged its allegiance to country and flag. The Grand Master in his address commemorates a delightful precedent established by Highland Lodge No. 80, in celebration of its fiftieth anniversary, by the presentation from its funds of one thousand.dollars to the Masonic Home of New. Jersey. He also refers to the generous action of Enterprise Lodge No. 48, on its sixtieth anniversary, by its donation to the Home of a check for $1,000, which with individual checks for $505 more, presented by members of No. 48, made a total for that lodge of $1,505.00. We find, in an acknowledgment of legacies made t o the Home, aggregating between five and six thousand dollars, one by M.'.W.-. HAMILTON WALLIS for $1,920.00.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, Bro. ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, chairman, found their occupation gone by reason of resolution of non-intercourse heretofore adopted'and promulgated, mentioning the German Grand Lodge with which fraternal relations had hitherto been enjoyed. We have been weeding, digging and delving among the department store index aids with their thousands of names and addresses in the New Jersey volume, and like PETER—"caught nothing." And now we have arrived at Bro. SHIRREFS' camp of good cheer, and must make a brief visit. He finds "good copy" in Grand Orator and Chief Justice W. A. JOHNSTON'S address, taking in full all he says about good citizenship, concluding with the sentence: ' "Loyalty to country and sacrifice of self for it, are among the noblest attributes of patriotism and citizenship." Good reading these days, Bro. S. The dire calamity in the destruction of the Kansas Masonic Home receives his extended notice and fraternal sympathy. It comes a little inconvenient to be called upon to invest a quarter of a million in the erection of a Home for the masonic unsheltered ones of Kansas; and to add to that $100,000 more for the Kansas Masonic Administration and Library Building; but the Administration and Library Building is occupied and fairly completed; and the Home is following with all possible speed, in financial marshaling of assets, careful and judicious forethought, and construction planning; and constant study and endeavor on the part of the architects and builders to attain as nearly as possible the highest type of perfection in durability, utility, comfort and convenience for Masonry's most honored guests— those who have known misfortune in the past, but to whom hereafter
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good fortune is to be most kind, most gentle and most compassionate. But that is our story; and we are trying (102°P.) to write New Jersey's review. We are glad to know that the Kansas "appreciation of Bro. SADLER'S contribution to the evidences of the stability, growth and patriotism of the Craft is in turn sincerely appreciated." Our Bro. SHIRRBFS properly aligns us among correspondents as one indifferent to certain would-be critics, whose peculiarities and criticism are specifically mentioned. Referring to the Vermont Grand Master's address, he says: " H i s eulogy of Past Grand Master MARSH O. PERKINS was a deserved tribute to a foreign correspondent, whose work had never contained justification for animadversion upon such reports." Referring to M.-.W.-. Bro. KITTRIDGE HASKINS, who succeeded Bro. PERKINS, he notes his very creditable report, and says: " W e made this brother's pleasant acquaintance one day on a trout brook in Windham County, and it is with very sincere regret that we have recently, learned of his passing from time to eternity." We dislike to close the New Jersey report abruptly just as we have discovered that its author is a disciple of the rod—possibly of the gun. But our time is up. WILLIAM M . THOMPSON, M.-.W.'. Grand Master, Trenton. ROBERT H . MCADAMS, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Elizabeth. ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, Correspondent, Elizabeth.
. Next Annual, Trenton, April 17, 1918.
NEW MEXICO —1916. Lodges, 45; members, 3,737; net gain, 173. East Las Vegas, October 9, 1916. M.-.W.-. AMOS W . POLLARD, Grand Master. The address of Grand Master PoLLARD is devoted largely to "foreign relations," covering a considerable amount of diplomatic correspondence between New Mexico and Louisiana. On the second day of Grand Lodge, Aztec Lodge No. 3, Las Cruces, invited Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication at Las , Cruces, which by resolution was accepted. The Grand Master was duly congratulated upon his successful administration. A carefully censored report by the Committee on Charity shows that New Mexico proposes to conform to the scriptural rule not to let the left hand know what the right hand doeth. We note the adoption of the following: Hereafter any person who is engaged in the saloon business shall be ineligible to receive the degrees of Masonry within this Grand Jurisdiction, and any Mason in this jurisdiction who shall hereafter become engaged in the'saloon
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business, either directly or indirectly, shall be deemed guilty of unmasonic conduct, and subject to masonic discipline, by expulsion or indefinite suspension, until this ground of unmasonic conduct is corrected. CORRESPONDENCE.—JOHN MILNE writes an able report.
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Master BURDICK'S comments on reimbursement brings forth this comment: While it is true that every masonic lodge should bestow charity on all who are worthy, yet the southwestern part of the United States would have a burden too great t o carry if all worthy distressed were taken care of by the lodges of this section. A n d t h e n he s a y s : It seems only fair that every lodge should care for its own members, an:l if a member is unable to reach his lodge, then the jm'isdiction which offers a home temporarily should in our opinion be reimbursed by the home lodge, even if no expenditure was authorized.
Grand Master BURDICK'S conclusion is taken, as also is the conclusion of the Kansas Correspondence Report. Bro. MILNE'S last word is this: "Soon we believe the internal and not the external qualifications will determine a man's fitness." ALONZO B . M C M I L L E N , M . ' . W . \ Grand Master, Albuquerque. ALPHBUS A. K E E N , R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. JOHN MILNE, Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Las Cruces, October 8, 1917.
NEW SOUTH WALES —1916. Lodges, 263; members, 22,465; net gain, 959. Sydney, September 8,1915.
WILLIAM THOMPSON, M.-. W.-. Grand
Master. We note that each quarterly report of Proceedings closes with the Roll of Honor of members of Grand Lodge reported killed, and the list of brethren, active members, who have enlisted with the Australian expeditionary forces. We rejoice that the ban of neutrality has been removed in our native country; we are glad to hoist to the fore again the banner of liberty and humanity in a struggle that never fails to call American boys from their mothers and their books to fight for oppressed humanity. Looking a t it from a strictly finite view—the only view we can have as yet—we wonder what the character of the conversation would be, way above the jarring world, if those two admirable characters "of song and story, NATHAN HALE and Major ANDRE, looking over the battlements
of the Eternal City, should, with their better knowledge of evolution, solve the problem of a way out of the present European mixup and environment.
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To us "it's aw muddle," notwithstanding the assurance of our faith that " GOD is in his heaven and all's right with the world," and that the domination of force and wrong must be succeeded by that of justice and right. The Grand Master's address at the session July 7, 1916, reports an increase of 1,010, with a gross membership of 22,465. There were 1,433 Mason soldiers in the jurisdiction, of whom "fifty-four will return to us no more, having lost their lives in the 'great adventure.' " CORRESPONDENCE.—The committee report is signed by the five members of the committee; the chairman as usual is V.'. W.". Bro. S. SCOTT-YOUNG, and the Kansas review is signed W. E., the initials of W.'. Bro. WILLIAM EPPS, last year's reviewer. Grand Master W M . L . BURDICK'S address and administration are ably reviewed. Bro. Epps with rare discrimination catching the important features in the Kansas volume for attention. He calls special attention to Grand Master BURDICK'S examination and "highly satisfactory" staterhent of the condition of the Kansas Craft, to which Bro. E. adds: This is certainly a fine record, which not every Grand Lodge can claim. It is the invariable experience of those conversant with such affairs that an excellent inspection report always demonstrates two essential factors: 1st, A body well versed as to what was required by the inspection: 2d. An inspector thoroughly qualified to examine into the ninutia; of every requirement. Bro. EPPS' commendation is very pleasant reading to Kansas officials. Governor CAPPER'S oration gets this: " A most interesting •feature of the annual report is the report of the oration upon ' Masonry and Democracy,' by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, the Governor of Kansas, which was most apropos of the present great European struggle and the conditions affecting the U. S. A. It was a fine piece of eloquence, and an example may be chosen haphazard, which gives some indication of the fines taken;" taking " T h e Mason, then, of all citizens, rriust be a patriot," ei sequens, of which Bro. E. says: " T h a t is a grand thought, which might well apply to his fellow-citizens equally with our own." The special report of the Correspondence Committee on the "Regional protest" is fully reviewed, and is commended for "careful investigation." By reading the introduction- to the report, its adoption will be noted. The New South Wales report is complete and thorough, and we hope England, Scotland and Ireland may be induced by its valuable statistical report to follow its example. WILLIAM THOMPSON, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Sydney. ARTHUR H . BRAY, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Sydney. S. SCOTT-YOUNG, V . - . W . \ Correspondent, Sydney.
W.\ W M . EPPS, reviewer of Kansas.
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NEW YORK —1917. Lodges, 861; members, 203,716; net gain, 6,293. New York City, May 1, 1917. THOMAS PENNEY, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) We have turned the pages forward and backward as we tried to select from the eloquent addresses made before the Grand Lodge of New York, one that would give the best conception of the mighty advance made by the Spirit of Liberty—that spirit which impelled our English ancestors to array themselves against autocracy for the liberty of the human race—for the rights of man. An advance to which the young men of the United States contributed so largely fifty years and more ago. We find in a brief address by Past Grand Master WILLIAM D . M C PHERSON, of Ontario, Canada, the best concept covering the situation. He refers to the celebration • of the one hundredth anniversary of continuous peace between the United States of America and the British Empire, a little over three years ago at Niagara Falls, in which thirty-five Grand Masters from the United States participated with their Canadian brethren. He says: On that occasion patriotic speoclies were made and the liope was expressed that if ever the banners of Britain and the United States were to meet upon the battlefield they would be there side by side employed in the defense of liberty and in the advancement of the best interests of mankind. I hoped that that day might never come, but within three weeks from the day we met there, like a bolt from the blue, war was declared on the 4th day of August, 1914; a war which at first involved comparatively few of tlie great nations of Europe; a war which involve^ comparatively speaking, a small number of fighting men, but which since that time has spread to include some twelve or fifteen of the great nations of the world, and there are probably today not less than 30,000,000 of fighting men involved along lines of battle front, extending hundreds and thousands of miles throughout that unfortunate country. And today, thank GOD, finally the flags of Great Britain and the United States \yill flutter side by side upon the same battlefield, in the defense of liberty and in the defense of the best interests of mankind. My brethren, we have started in the Grand Lodge of Canada an Honor Roll, a roll upon which are indited the names of those members of the Craft who have signed the service roll, donned the khaki, and shouldered the rifle to go to the front. I dare say in the near future you will be doing the same thing. My brethren, with the sentiment that the names upon our Honor Roll and upon your Honor Roll will be understood by you, as they will be understood by us, to be the names of those who are to be considered ennobled, the names of men who have the fighting blood, the names of men who have the best interests of all the people of the world in these great days at heart, the names of men to whom we must, and to whom our descendants must, forever be grateful, I thank you. and will close. Bro. MCPHERSON was introduced as a brother who had been referred to as "one that had three sons, but who now had only two." The one who has been taken has a place on Canada's Honor Roll.
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The Committee on Correspondence in submitting their general report, in conclusion, say: We shall remember that " Man's love of man is, next to love of GOD, man's first duty." And we shall look forward to the time when Freemasonry, practicing charity and benevolence, shall assuage the bitterness of contest, quench the fires of hatred, bind up the wounds of strife, renew and reanimate the spirit of world brotherhood, draw all men together in the bonds of the mystic tie and establish a confraternity of nations in which love of GOD and of men. Goo's children, shall alone be regnant. CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.-. Bros. WILLIAM SHERBR, JOHN LLOYD • THOMAS, and EMIL FRENKEL, review briefly the Kansas volume, taking
the opening of Grand Master LAMB'S address, and its conclusion with its reference to a declination of political candidacy for preferment. The Kansas report has complimentary reference, ending as follows: "Like all the rest of us, complains of lack of space." We notice undfr Kentucky, where Bro. CLARK made a like charge, the New York committee says: "Lack of space and —modesty." THOMAS PENNEY, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Buffalo. EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, New York Git . WM. SHERER, Correspondent, Brooklyn.
Next Annual, May, 1918.
NEW ZEALAND-1916. Lodges, 205; members, 13,622; net gain, 187. Auckland, May 10 and 11,1916.
JOHN JOSEPH DOUGALL, M . . W.-.
Grand Master. The Grand Master paid tributes to the memory of Past Grand Masters F. C. BINNS a n d A . S. RUSSELL, who had died during the year. Bro. BINN'S death was denominated as a blow to Freemasonry throughout New Zealand. Notwithstanding the war, Freemasonry had been prosperous during the past twelve months. At the invitation of the Grand Master, Grand Lodge joined with him in giving silent expression of their sympathy with those who were sorrowing for the loss of relatives. And in response the whole assembly rose and stood with bowed heads for a few moments. M.'.W.'. Bro. OLIVER NICHOLSON, of Auckland, was unanimously
elected Grand Master, and was duly installed and invested by his predecessor, M.'. W.'. Bro. J. J. DOUGALL, Past Grand Master. The Grand Master delivered a short practical address that gave full assurance that he was, as he declared, " a staunch believer in a practical Freemasonry." He gives his "conception of masonic duty and admonitions to act in accordance therewith," calls attention to the motto or belief with which Masonry confronts the world, and endeavors to blend the
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race into unity: " T h e common fatherhood of GOD above, and the common brotherhood of man below;" and he then suggests what we in Kansas call an exemplification. He says: " I would like to see the brethren of every lodge, once at least in each year, attend a- united church service in the locality where it is situated, and there in the sacred precincts of His house evince to the world their unfailing belief •in the fatherhood of GOD." He further adds—and we are glad to see New Zealand uses the same word we do in Kansas: " B y way of exemplification of your belief in the brotherhood of man, I would urge you as brethren to take an active interest and participation in all matters pertaining to the uplifting and betterment of humanity." The record shows three new lodges constituted. We dislike to refer to ancient history, but in the interest of law construction we call our California jurisprudent's attention to page 94 of the New Zealand 1916 Proceedings, where the Grand Master on a questionable resolution by Past Grand Master WILLIAMS, said that he "thought it would be wise for Grand Lodge to err on the side of caution, and ask Bro. WILLIAMS to withdraw."
Bro. WILLIAMS said:
"M.'.
W.'. Grand Master, I have very much pleasure in adopting your suggestion." In New Zealand it meant to withdraw the resolution. It is always a gratification for us to remember the position Kansas took in the early nineties, when New Zealand was fighting for existence and recognition as a Grand Lodge, against fearful odds. The assistance then rendered by Kansas and her Correspondence Committee being gratefully acknowledged September 2, 1896, by instruction of Grand Master BARRON, and Pres. ALFRED H . BURTON, of the Board of
General Purposes. The communication then written by Grand Secretary W M . RONALDSON, which lies before us, recites among other things: The Grand Lodges of Kansas, Nevada and Montana were the first of the American Grand Lodges to recognize iis, and we have received your continuous advocacy with unfailing sympathy from you during these arduous years of our labor.
New Zealand had some grand old fighters for liberty in those days, and it has been no surprise to us to note that the spirit still lives among their descendants. Last year Kansas was enveloped in a thin veil of neutrality; this year the veil is laid aside, and though our fighting days are over so far as further service is concerned, we are with those who follow the banner of GOD and humanity. Even if we have to lay aside our Quaker coat to stay with Old Glory and her Allies. OLIVER NICHOLSON, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Auckland. MALCOLM NICCOL, R.-. W.". Grand Secretary, Auckland.
Next Annual, Invercargill, May —, 1917.
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NORTH CAROLINA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 437; members, 25,910; net gain, 880. Raleigh, January 16, 17 and 18, 1917.
A. B. ANDREWS, J R . ,
Grand Master. We realize the impracticability of attempting a review that will approximate even the dignity of a synopsis of the great store of material presented in the North Carolina volume. We are quite familiar with the industry, accuracy and zeal which characterize the work of Grand Master A. B. DANIELS, JR., and congratulate the Craft of North Carolina upon the great service he has rendered his jurisdiction. Six pages of Grand Master ANDREWS' address are devoted to a very interesting article on the "Davie Plate." October 12, 1793, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina had its first public masonic procession, when Grand Master WILLIAM R . DAVIE laid the corner-stone of the Old East Building, the first building erected for the then newly established University of North Carolina. A full description of the event, written by Grand Master DAVIE October 30, 1798, appears in the record. The corner-stone, "enclosing a plate to commemorate the transaction," disappeared when the corner-stone was despoiled and its contents removed some time between 1865 and 1875. The brass plate with its Latin and English inscriptions, recently was found among the brass junk in a foundry at Clarksville, Tenn., and was recognized by two graduates of the North Carolina University, and after full identification was formally and publicly restored to the custody of the University by Grand Master ANDREWS. The report of the Oxford Orphan Asylum shows continued interest in and service for humanity. We are pleased to note that it has received a number- of legacies from members of the Craft. We have only space to refer to one, which may be a help indirectly to the same. I t is a bequest of $10,000 by JOHN C . DREWRY, the late Grand Secretary, in trust to the Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina, to be set aside by the Grand Lodge and known as the "Drewry Memorial Grand Secretary Fund": The Board of Trustees appointed t o carry out the trust consists of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, and their successors in office, and two additional discreet Master Masons residents of the city of Baieigh, to be elected by the Grand Lodge, who shall act * * * as Trustees to manage and invest the above-named fund * * * until it and its accumulations or additions amount to twenty thousand dollars or more. The Raleigh Savings Bank and Trust Company shall be the Custodian of the funds and securities left the Grand Lodge under this trust. The trust fund of ten thousand dollars and its accumulations may be supplemented or increased at any time by additions to the fund from the Grand Lodge treasury or other sources. He further provided in his will that should his wife and grandson both die without leaving surviving issue, " it is my will and desire, and I hereby give and bequeath * * * the additional sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) to augment the fund to be used for similar purposes as the gift heretofore made to them."
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Though long familiar with the glowing words of eulogy with which we are so apt to embalm our dead, as we lay them away after "life's fitful fever," to the enjoyment of a well-earned rest from their labors, yet the abiding conviction in this case we beUeve will remain long as a heritage and incentive to his brethren toward further work in lightening the burdens and difficulties of Grand Lodge, so as to increase its ability and facilities for service in the notable field of endeavor where North Carolina has already done so nobly, viz., the Oxford Orphan Asyliim. We consider t h e "Asylum" a beacon light of benevolence, and heartily endorse Chairman ANDREWS' report, where it says: If philanthropy is divine, we must double its quantity and tenderness. The one duty of life is to lessen every vice and enlarge every virtue. Here at Oxford Orphan Asylum, we have a golden opportunity—let us be faithful to our trust.
CORRESPONDENCE.—The report begins with a tribute to that wise and accomplished craftsman JOHN A. COLLINS, who so highly honored
North Carolina as its correspondent, made by Acting Grand Master A. B. ANDREWS, JR. " His place will be difficult to fill." The review is mainly synoptic, which is generally preferable to the scissors work. Kansas for 1916 receives brief mention—the reference to Lawyer A. B. ANDREWS' fee in the libel case. CLAUDE L . PRIDGEN, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Wilmington. WILLIAM W . WILLSON, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Raleigh. MARSHALL DELANCEY HAYWOOD, Correspondent, Raleigh.
Next (131st) Annual, Raleigh, January 15, 1918.
NORTH DAKOTA —1917. Lodges, 114; members, 10,668; net gain, 613. Grand Forks, June 19, 1917.
ALEXANDER B . TAYLOR, M.-. W.-.
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) A delightful sketch of a faithful life emphasizes the portrait. Yes, Bro. STOCKWELL wrote it.
And now, we, have read the Grand Master's address, and it fits in admirably with advance notes of the model character portrayed in the sketch by Bro. STOCKWELL.
We find nothing to criticise—everything to approve and commend. It is really a relief occasionally to find an administration that utterly fails to point a finger in self-adulation, and yet demonstrates by the record that everything has been done in accord with the scriptural injunction.
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He closes his address with Cardinal NEWMAN'S exquisite prayer: May the Lord support you all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and this busy world, is hushed, and the'fever of life is over, and your work is done. Then may GOD grant to you a safe lodging and an holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.
Grand Secretary STOCKWELL pays a high tribute to Grand Secretaries Col. EDWARD M . L . EHLERS, of New York, and JOHN C . DREWRY,
of North Carolina, both of whom had passed away during the year. He also refers to another veteran of the Craft, as follows': STEPHEN BERRY, for more than sixty years associated with the office of Grand Secretary of Maine, and now more than eight-five years of age, has been made Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder Emeritus of all the Masonic and Templar Bodies of Maine, and the Grand Treasurers were directed to pay him during his lifetime the salaries he was receiving at time of retirement.
In concluding his report Comp. STOCKWELL says: " I t is our. profound conviction that the demands of the future are for acts not words, deeds not professions." Past Grand Master WALTER L . STOCKWELL made a very interesting address on the topic of " Masonry," the most interesting paragraph of which to us is the one in which he "calls the roll of some of the Masons whose names are eternally written across the enduring pages of history —WASHINGTON, FRANKLIN, PAUL REVERB, JOHN HANCOCK, SAMUEL ADAMS, ROGER SHERMAN, ROBERT MORRIS, RICHARD HENRY L E E , PEYTON RANDOLPH, General JOSEPH WARREN, ISRAEL PUTNAM, MAD ANTHONY WAYNE, GREEN, KNOX, SULLIVAN, STARK, BROWN, H E R K I MER, BARON STEUBEN and LAFAYETTE."
He follows his list with the following: " I t is also believed that THOMAS JEFFERSON was made a Mason in the Lodge of Nine Muses in Paris." Which may or may not be as valuable as evidence as the old-time wood colt's pedigree, which was always prefaced with the words "said to be." If THOMAS JEFFERSON was subjected to a like informal ceremony
as that undergone by VOLTAIRE, which has been published in some journals of late giving an account of his reception at the Nine Muses, we can conceive of the possibility of JEFFERSON passing such an unmasonic ordeal; otherwise we would prefer to be further shown, and if there is any evidence existing in Virginia that JEFFERSON even' was said to be a Mason there, it would be an interesting addition to masonic history, for the general belief has been that he was not eligible. We do not like to write such things, but what arc you going to do with modern masonic historians who have swallowed all the signers of the Declaration of Independence at one gulp? A remarkable instance is. the CARROLL family, of Maryland, one branch of which contained CHARLES CARROLL, of Carrolton—the
Catholic branch. Another branch of the same family, equally loyal to the American Revolution, was in the Revolutionary army—intensely Protestant and masonic down to and including recent days.
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The masonic representatives of the CARROLL family do not credit CHARLES CARROLL, of Carrolton, with any masonic connection.
We are sornewhat interested in Comp. S.'s reference to the "perennial discussion," (Massachusetts vs. Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania vs. Massachusetts), and hope that the Pennsylvania volume may be equally important, corrected and accurate a s ' t h e Massachusetts encylopedia. We think history amply sustains his views regarding the history of the lodges in this country which antedated American Independence, that there were lodges of Moderns, of Ancients, of the Scotch Constitution and of the Irish. The Moderns were apt to be loyalists in sympathy with the Crown in Revolutionary times, and those of the other three apt to be hotbeds of Revolutionary sentiment. We would state it perhaps a little stronger. The Modern lodges were quite frequently Tory in government and sentiment—taking enforced vacation, as in Boston and other points, except when soldiers of the Crown were present and protecting their membership. While on the other hand the lodges of "Ancients, of the Scotch Constitution, and also of the Irish, in their local membership were almost invariably 'hotbeds of Revolutionary sentiment.' " CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand
presents the report. view. He says:
Master WILLIAM E.
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Kansas for 1916 receives a complimentary re-
In the frontispiece—a fine engraving of Grand Master BURDICK—we are • greeted by a former resident of Fargo. We give greetings and congratulations on tlie masterful administration of the affairs of the Grand Lodge of Kansas as manifest throughout the record of Proceedings.
He copies the Acacia Fraternity portion of the address, the enactment No. 117, based upon his Sunday observance decisions on public ceremonies. He alw takes his tribute to the Kansas Masonic Home, which begins, "The monument to Kansas Masonry stands in the city of Wichita," and in conclusion takes his "Conception of Masonry." " T h e volume of Proceedings is the usual handsome and well arranged piece of work from the hand of Grand Secretary WILSON," is his reference to that department. "An excellent oration on ' Masonry and Democracy' was delivered by Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, Governor of the State of Kansas."
The Kansas review is fully epitomized. We note that Past Grand Master GRANT S. HAGER, is the new correspondent. WILLIAM J. REYNOLDS, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Westhope. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Fargo. GRANT S . HAGER, Correspondent, Grafton.
Next Annual, Fargo, June, 1918.
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NOVA SCOTIA —1917. Lodges, 73; members, 6,927; net gain, 72. Truro,
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DONALD F . FRASER,
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Master. The frontispiece is a photogravure of the Freemason's Home at Windsor, Nova Scotia. There are various inside views of the Home which impress • the beholder that the guests of the Home have the comforts and benefits of a real home. One of the pictures is entitled "A beloved guest in her apartment." The venerable lady looks as though the cares and anxieties of life rested lightly upon her; that she had that faith which is the assurance of things hoped for. The reception room and parlor and other rooms all indicate the accessories of a genuine Home. Four have died during the year: One brother aged 84; another aged 90; another aged 90; and one aged 68. Three were Past Masters and all were buried with Masonic Honors. • The Grand Master in answer to inquires ruled: " (1) That a clergyman could preach a sermon on Masonry without being a, member of the Craft." Sure. "By their fruits ye shall know them." "(2) That an applicant who had been made an E. A. seven years ago must pass the ballot again before advancement." Good law. Seven years' unexplained absence sufficient basis for presumption of death. We regret to see the following: "Refused —• permission to give a masonic funeral to a brother who had committed suicide." I t is a relapse to the barbarism of ancestors who buried a suicide in the middle of a cross-roads, driving a stake through the body. The report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address makes this war reference: The terrible war now devastating Central Europe, in which Great Britain and her Allies are fighting for the principles of freedom and justice as against the forces of tyranny and militarism, still rages unabated. Practically all the nations of the earth are now involved. Whatever doubts might have existed as to the final outcome have been dispelled since the entrance of the United States into the fray. There can be but one ending; freedom and justice shall prevail. AH honor to the members of our Order who have gone forth to war prepared to seal their faith with their blood, but more particularly to the memory of those who have made the supreme sacriflce.
The sum of $1,000 was voted to the Freemasons Home; $500 was voted to the Patriotic Fund. A letter making valuable suggestions for an Endowment Fund for the Masonic Home "was received too late for consideration." The Roll of Honor of those enlisted in the service of the Empire from the Masons of Nova Scotia occupies ten pages of the record. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. JAMES C . JONES presents his second
Report on Correspondence. . In a very thorough and comprehensive review of the work of the Grand Lodge, he says: " W e wish here to express our deepest sym-
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pathy to our good brethren of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in the great loss sustained by them on December 22d, last, in the destruction of their Masonic Home. In referring to same the Grand Master notes;" taking the entire reference to same. He further adds: " I n this connection a special appeal was made to every member of the Craft in this iurisdiction, and it is hoped that a grander, nobler, and better edifice will rise from the ashes of their former Home:" He makes reference to the "oration delivered by Bro. W. A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, and needless to say, was an able and inspiring address. Space forbids us giving any extracts." The Kansas Report .on Correspondence receives brief reference. DONALD FISHER FRASBR, M.-. W . ' . Grand Master, New Glasgow. THOMAS MOWBRAY, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Halifax. JAMES C . JONES, Correspondent, Halifax.
OHIO -1916. Lodges, 546; members, 114,293; net gain, 7,254. Columbus,
October
18 and
19, 1916.
FRANK
H.
MARQUIS,
M.'.W.'. Grand Master. It is always a matter of regret to us that between the date of the Ohio Communication of Grand Lodge and the time when our report must be in the hands of the printer a sufficient period does not elapse to permit us to include a review of the Ohio volume. The result is that by the time^our review of the Ohio volume for the year previous has been received and we attempt its review, it is so much a matter of ancient history that a very great share of the interest in the same has been lost or forgotten. Grand Master MARQUIS came before the Ohio Grand Lodge with a cheerful greeting and a pleasing welcome. He had hoped to announce a peaceful ending of the war, but " t h e sanguinary struggle continues with ever-increasing force and violence, and no man knoweth"the end thereof. Might is right, and the law of the cave-man is in force where«ver the black plague of war has spread." Grand Lodge, by the adoption of the report of the Committee •on Jurisprudence, affirmed the proposition that "keeping in view the increased and increasing standard of values, forty dollars are not now greater in purchasing power than twenty-five were a few years ago. * * * The tendency is upward, and it is probable that forty dollars or more will be the minimum for all lodges." We do not find any financial increase to the servitors of Grand Lodge to make up the losses by reason of the "increased and increasing standard of values."
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We note a special appropriation of $30,000 to the Ohio Masonic Home by Grand Lodge. The net amount of Masonic Home Endowment Funds theretofore reported were $184,125.95. Past Grand Master NELSON WILLIAMS, Committee on Correspondence, made his bow to Grand Lodge, with his customary 166page report. He very properly characterizes the grave error made by the United Grand Lodge of England in the exclusion from their own masonic lodge homes and hearths of the foreign-born members—born in those countries which are now at war with England and her Allies. He quotes approvingly what we said by way of contrast, citing the pleasing amenities of French and British Masons over a century ago, British and American Masons in the Revolutionary War, and of Union a n d Confederate in our Civil War. Bro. WILLIAMS emphatically accentuates our little talk on M a sonic Homes with Bro. WROTH, of New Mexico. He refers to IRVING TODD'S report, rivaling him in verbosity in.
saying of IRVING'S report: "Has two lines of a heading and no tail." In these days of conservation, such extravagance in the use of language borders on criminality. In his conclusion Bro. WILLIAMS affects the position of a bold, bad buccaneer returning from his sixth voyage, after twelve months of piracy on the masonic sea. In the pioneer days the wandering minstrels generally had a song in which they essayed the character (or lack of it) of the B. B. B., and we have tried to recall one as a fitting companion piece for " C a p t a i n " WILLIAMS' voyage—as he sailed—but memory fails utterly, and we have no muse at our beck and call for the. needed' service. The Ohio Captain had a pleasant voyage, but says that he intends to turn his craft into a submersible. Don't do it, NELSON. Under proper preparedness their day of living will be a short one. Better come to Kansas and retire to the bottom of one of our rock-salt mines. And then by the time an enemy has trenched his way through our coal, iron, zinc, gas, and oil deposits, and arrives at our rock-salt foundation, and finds 1,300 feet above, our agriculturists putting in ten million acres of wheat for next year's crop,^ we think he will be under the influence of that tired feeling. If he isn't,, he will be by the time the boys "take their guns and go." JOEL C . CLOVE, M . \ W . \ Grand Master, Cincinnati.
J. H. BROMWELL, R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Ciricinnati. NELSON WILLIAMS, P . - . G . ' . M . - . , Correspondent, Hamilton.
Next Annual, Springfield, October 17 and 18, 1917.
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February,
OKLAHOMA —1917. Lodges, 441; members, 29,520; net gain, 965.'We have been unable to find any record in the 1917 volume (Oklahoma), showing where the'Grand Lodge of Oklahoma was held in 1917, but as the Kansas report for 1917 shows it was to be held at Oklahoma City, we ake last year's intention as correct, and begin our record. Oklahoma
City,
February 20,
1917.
ARTHUR
JAMES
WEIR,
M.\ W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master was presented by Hugo Lodge—his home lodge —with a Grand Master's apron, to which he made response in a very feeling and appreciative manner. The Grand Master's address was sidetracked to put on a patriotic stunt consisting of flag waving, singing "America," and on the conclusion of the latter the adoption by Grand Lodge of an additional edict, as follows, to wit: 12. The United Stales Flag.—A part of the paraphernalia of the Grand Lodge, and of each of its constituent lodges, shall be a United States flag, of convenient size, which shall be spread upon the altar, and upon which shall rest the Three Great Lights of Masonry.
We frankly confess an insuperable aversion to seeing the United States flag used as a mat for anything. The Grand Master visited seventy-nine lodges, where he met by invitation the representatives of surrounding lodges to the additional number of one hundred and eighty-six, making a record of lodges visited 79; lodges represented, 186; total, 265. Kansas always records with pleasure the continued service and efficiency of Grand Lecturer D. D. HOAG, for many years Kansas's Custodian of the Work, who is complimented by Grand Master WEIR for " t h e thorough and conscientious manner in which he attends to the duties of his office." Bred in the bone, brethren! The Grand Master accepted an Oregon consultation meeting for May 15, 1917, assuming in his acceptance that it is to be a conference of Grand Lodges. • . An address was delivered by Grand Orator WOODSON E . NORVBLL.
Oklahoma is considering a proper memorial to Past Grand Master HENRY M . FURMAN, whose forethought and labor made Oklahoma's Masonic Home an actual entity, that is, and bids fair to always be, the crowning glory of that masonic jurisdiction. We believe the committee is on the right track in their search for a proper memorial. One who spent as much of his life as did Bro. FURMAN in the interest of a Masonic Home, would prefer, to look down from the Elysian *See Grand Master's address for net gain.
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heights on a well-constructed cement swimming hole or a lake well stocked with choice fish for the pleasure and satisfaction of the wards of the Home, than upon any marble shaft inscribed with his name and virtues. The school-house is all right—with the swimming hole a close second. CORRESPONDENCE.—The Oklahoma volume is embellished with a portrait of Past Grand Master THOMAS C . HUMPHREY. Kansas 1916 under review. He excerpts in full the two decisions by Grand Master BURDICK, and copies also what he said about the duties of a Grand Master, citing as part the writing of "three thousand official letters." He cites the Kansas grasshopper history, and says: "From his comment we see that the grasshoppers like_to have gotten our brother MONROONEY." SAMUEL WILLIAM HOGAN, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Cashion. WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, P.-. G.'. M . . , R.\ W.\ Grand Secretary,
Oklahoma City. THOMAS C . HUMPHRY, P . - . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, McAlester, February 26, 1918.
OREGON —1917. Lodges, 142; members, 15,204; net gain, 425. Portland, June 13, 1917.
WILL MOORE, M.-.W.-. Grand Master.
(Portrait frontispiece.) Grand Lodge in 1916 provided for a flag reception; in 1917 they had it, and there is so much of it that it embarrasses us to even attempt to IRVING TODD it.
The flag was escorted to the lodge-room. Grand Chaplain YOUNGSON impersonated the flag in an address by the speaker from behind a screen, the flag in front floating in the breeze of an electric fan: The Flag of your Country greets you! * * * i am the symbol of the brotherhood of man. * J» * i have floated since June 14, 1777, over a country of benevolence, refuge and progress. To bear me is an honor, to own me a sacred trust. * * * Come he from where he may—from the bogs of Ireland, the glens of Scotland, the greenswards of England, the fiords of Norway, the forests of Bohemia, the vineyards of Italy—when lie touches these shores he is to leave his old political creeds and allegiances behind him; lie is to say, "This flag is my flag; this land is my land; this constitution, these laws, are for me henceforth and forever!" As Dr. VAN DYKE has so well said: "And thou, my country, write it on thy heart. Thy sons are they who nobly take thy part; Who dedicates his manhood a t thy shrine, Wherever born, is born a son of thine."
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The ceremony concluded with the following interrogatory and response: The Flag of your Country is waiting for your answer! What is the message of this Grand Lodge to Old Glory today? Shall the keynote of masonic thought for this year be efficient patriotism? The Flag of Your Country is waiting for your answer! What is it?
The answer was given in these words: We pledge allegiance to our flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We pledge America to help make the world safe for'democracy.
The pledge was ratified amidst tumultuous applause by the assembled brethren, who with one accord instantly arose to their feet and cheered. One Grand Representative sent his regrets in two and a half pages of solid matter. P. S:—We note later that he is a United States Senator from Oregon. We beg pardon, Senator. Unlimited access to the Congressional Record does not need to be plead. The Grand Master's address gives details explaining how it happened that the "Oregon General Grand" died a bornin'. Communications to the Grand Master indicate that contributions of $90,049.61 have been made for masonic war relief, of which $21,319.38 have been sent to Europe, leaving a balance in banks of $68,730.23. The Grand Master in his address.makes an earnest plea for the establishment of a Masonic Home, supporting it with statistics showing that thirty-eight Homes in twenty-eight Grand Jurisdictions had in these Homes 2,173 old people, of an average age of seventy-two years, and 2,247 children were cared for, at an average cost per capita of $18.32 per month. The cost to the Craft in the various jurisdictions varies from twenty-five cents to one dollar per year, but in no case is it more than one dollar. We note a resolution was adopted by Grand Lodge to establish, construct, provide and maintain a Masonic and Eastern Star Home for the aged and infirm, and the poor and distressed worthy Master Masons, their widows and orphans within the jurisdiction. We are pleased to note t h a t Bro. DAVID P. MASON was at the
head of the Masonic Home Committee. Well done, Grand Lodge and committee. The total number of votes on establishment of the Home were 192, of which 178 were favorable and 13 opposed. That was the time and the place when 13 was a fortunate number—for the Home. The Oregon Grand Lodge still favors the General Grand—and an appropriation. Here is the tail to the animal: " 3 . That such funds as may be necessary be appropriated through the Finance Committee as may be required to carry out this purpose." • • CORRESPONDENCE.^—Bro. DAVID P. MASON comes at us with a
double-header, reviewing Kansas for 1916 and 1917.
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Citing the cases for reimbursement in charity, Bro. MASON says: "These Kansas lodges were within the law in their jurisdiction, which law is supported by other jurisdictions in the United States." He cites Section 86 of the Kansas law, "Reimbursement in Charity," and^then says: '-'The Jurisprudence Committee adds, and we heartily agree . with the view expressed by t h e m ; " citing it fully. He refers to the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, in their connection with Acacia Fraternity. He excerpts Grand Master BURDICK'S wise comments on degrees, dispensations, and notes his decisions. He says: " T h e monument to Kansas is the Masonic Home at Wichita." Yes, Bro. MASON; though since that was said our Home building has been destroyed by fire; the Home "still lives" in the hearts and affections of those who achieved its establishment and have' heartily supported its maintenance since. " This makes very enjoyable Kansas reading: Bro. ARTHUR CAPPER, GoVernor of Kansas, and Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, delivered an able adOress on "Masonry and Democracy." I t is one of the very best addresses we ever read, up-to-date, full of force, and convincing truth. He realizes the value of human life and personality, the fact that men are Interdependent, and that the strong must stand with the weak and defend their cause.
(Demonstration extract two-thirds of a page.) The first thing to attract Bro. MASON—after Bro. LAMB'S picture —was Grand Chaplain BLAYNBY'S prayer. When we hstened to it in Grand Lodge we realized its unusual strength, beauty and force, and we are glad to note such a general acknowledgment of its power and felicity of thought and expression. Bro. MASON says: " T h e prayer of the Grand Chaplain breathes the spirit of high ideals for social service and patriotism;" and he takes it in full for his Oregon readers. Grand Master LAMB'S decisions are taken in full. Bro. MASON shows the loss of the Home and the action taken to replace it. He says: Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, and Grand Orator, delivered a most entertaining and inspiring.oraticm on " T h e Duties and Obligations of Masons as Citizens." We would like to include the whole in our report, but are forced to limit one excerpt to the closing paragraph
We have no space except to say " t h a n k s " to Bro. MASON. W. C. SHELLARBARGER, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Portland. JAMES F . ROBINSON, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Portland. DAVID P . MASON, P . - . G . - . M . - . , Correspondent, Albany.
Next Annual, Portland, June 12, 1918.
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February,
PENNSYLVANIA —1916. Lodges, 497; members, 120,546; net gain, 5,086. Philadelphia, March 1, 1916. Quarterly. Louis A. WATRES, M.'. W.\ Grand Master. Routine. Quarterly, June 7, 1916. We find in the record a beautiful memorial of Past Grand Master GEORGE W . KENDRICK, J R . It concerns itself with his inner life, those things which you never learn and know of one's devotion to the interests of his fellowmen during his lifetime; those things done by a charitable donor concerning which he had exacted a pledge of secrecy during life. Past Master EDGAR FAHS SMITH delivered the eulogy, and cited many instances hitherto unknown of M.-. W.'. Bro. KENDRICK'S generous benevolences. Well does he say:. " He bore burdens that others might have less. I t was an example of the highest type of practical Christianity. When Grand Master, more than a decade ago, he issued an edict whicli said: " I n the belief that our object should be to help the weak as well as guide the errant, and as a, further evidence of our desire to reach the higlier mental and moral plane, it is decreed that intoxicating liquors shall not be permitted at masonic banquets or in any Masonic Temple in this jurisdiction." Miss ANNA M . SOMERVILLE made a donation, in memory of her brother, WILLIAM H . SOMERVILLE, to the Masonic Home, which, was
courteously acknowledged by Grand Lodge. On report of Chairman THOMAS F . PENMAN, the Grand Lodge of
Porto Rico was duly recognized by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The same committee, through Bro. PENMAN, presented a preamble and resolutions of appreciation for the services and respect to the memory of R.-. W.-. Bro. CHETWODE J. CRAWLEY, the late Grand Treasurer
of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Preamble and resolutions were adopted reciting • the fact that September 6, 1916, was the one hundred and fifty-ninth anniversary of the birth of Bro. General GILBERT D E MOTIEB, Marquis de Lafay-
ette, upon whom October 2, 1824, was conferred all the rights, dignities and privileges of a member of this Grand Lodge, and recommending the republication of the record made on said above last mentioned date. We trust'that Kansas may have an opportunity to add such record to her Proceedings for the study of her home readers. • The Pennsylvania balance sheet shows a neat balance to its credit of $4,543,716.25. Under the topic, " O u r Guests," the record shows a total of 285 on the roll. Annual Grand Communication, Deceniber 27, 1916. The report of the Committee on Library is absorbing, giving as it does the work of the committee in the publication "now in press" (1916) of " T h e History of Bro. LAFAYETTE'S Fraternal Connections
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with the R.'. W/. Grand Lodge P. & A. M. of Pennsylvania." Chairman WANAMAKER and his committee have done wisely and nobly, and are entitled to the highest commendation from the Craft. Now for a like volume commemorating Bro. GEORGE WASHINGTON, to be followed in due time by one about Bro. BENJAMIN PRANKUN. CORRESPONDENCE.—W.\ Bro. THOMAS F . PENMAN writes
the
report. We note with pleasure that the Patton Pund for the "support and education of male orphan children of Master Masons," will become available in 1919. I t consists of one million dollars and its accretions, and "will probably be devoted to the building of an educational institution for the purpose intended at Elizabethtown." Good! Kansas for 1915 and 1916 has complimentary review. Noting the war sufferer action, he says: " W e are glad to believe Kansas was ready." Noting the action giving Scranton Lodge a charter, he says: " A lodge by that name is bound to be a success anywhere." Kansas admires loyalty! The Kansas review is credited with giving Pennsylvania "ample notice." Grand Master BURDICK'S "percentage" of masonic population statement, and the Kansas "flourishing condition," are fully noted. The "able and instructive oration" by Governor CAPPER is levied upon for its dissertation upon the fact, that " T h e Mason, then, of all citizens, must of necessity be a patriot." (But our limit is reached; our check marks would take several pages more.) We are pleased to note that CORTLAND WHITEHEAD still sojourns with us, and is on duty in hislong-time place as Grand Chaplain. . LOUIS A. WATRES, R.'. W . \ Grand Master, Philadelphia. JOHN A. PERRY, R.-. W . \ Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. THOMAS F . PENMAN, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
• Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1917.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS —1917. Lodges, 38; members, 1,839; net gain, 1,138. Manila, February
14, 1917.
WILLIAM H . TAYLOR,
M.-.W/.
Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Representatives of fifty-nine Grand Bodies lined up at the altar to receive the welcome of Grand Lodge, voiced.by the Grand Master, and their response to same was made through Bro. CHARLES C. CoHN, the representative of Minnesota. The Grand Master referring to the subject of recognition, said: "All the Grand Lodges of the United States but three, and all those of Canada but one, have extended the right hand of fellowship."
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February,
The brethren might as well make it unanimous. The Grand Master recommended a change of date of holding the Annual Communication, which, after consideration by the Grand Lodge, was fixed to be hereafter held on the fourth Tuesday in January of each year. On physical requisites. Grand Lodge agreed unanimously upon a change of the word literally to read substantially. Amen! Ex Oriente Lux! We find a new section in the Uniform Code of By-Laws on the subject of electioneering or soliciting votes for office. The new section is required to be read by the Master at the stated meetings of October, November and December of each year. Why not require it in Grand Lodge also? We are glad to note the Grand Lodge of the Philippines has taken the advanced position of not enforcing payment of dues from one who has been suspended, during the period of such suspension, as a requisite for reinstatement. Thirty-one lodges U. D. having served a proper novitiate as such, and having demonstrated their ability to do good work as regular and efficient lodges of Masons, were recommended to have charters issued to them as constituent bodies of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines. While the matter was pending and under due consideration. Grand Secretary COMFORT summed up in a very comprehensive way the proposed legislation as part of the great vision before our eyes—the great plan for the unification of the Masonry of the Philippine Islands. In part he said: In our hearts, in our addresses, and in our work, throughout the last ten years, the uppermost thought has been to bring Masonry to her own, united and triumphant in these far off isles of the sea.
To those familiar with the masonic history of Cuba, Porto Rico, Manila, Mexico, and to other countries where the fires of persecution have raged, the following is full of pathetic significance: We who have not had to suffer for our Masonry are not as fully cognizant of its sweetness as those whose masonic history includes the sacriflce of the lives of brethren, the suppression of their lodges, the prohibition of the use of the name, the struggle for light in the thick darkness, and the most strict selection of members, lest one enter who could not be implicitly truste^l, and who would deliver the Mason to be executed—these are the fires of purification which has sanctified the fraternity here and resulted in the formation of a Masonry sublime, glorified. CORRESPONDENCE.—WALTER W . W E B E R , correspondent.
The review opens with a series of conundrums about the Grand Lodge of t h e ' Philippines—presented by Bro. A. C. MCCULLAM, of
Western Australia—why the two Scottish lodges did not attend, etc. I t transpired they had not received a dispensation authorizing tKem to discuss the matter of attendance. One body has since returned its charter as the shortest way out. And the other is expected to come in.
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ED WARD
Kansas for 1916 receives a gracious welcome. Master BURDICK:
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He says to Grand
" W e like you, Bro. BURDICK; we know why they
like you in Kansas and elsewhere, and we can easily believe all the nice things said about you." Two of the choicest pages of his address are excerpted in token of the same, saying in introduction: " The following should find deep root in every kind of masonic soil." Of Governor CAPPER'S oration: "Demands an earnest and careful reading." He notes our report on the "Regional protest," and says: " T h e report was adopted and we are under obligations to our brethren of the 'Sunflower State;' " while the Kansas reviewer receives courteous commendation and thanks. We are glad to note that he takes IRVING TODD to task for extravagance in values—giving a peso a dollar value instead of fifty cents; with an actual purchase value today of only twenty-five cents or less— when this goes to print. WILLIAM HENDRICKSON TAYLOR, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C . COMFORT, R . \ W.". Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, January 29, 1918.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND —1917. Lodges, 15; members, 881; net gain, 27. Summerside, June 27, 1917.
Grand Master.
A. STERLING MACKAY, M.-. W.".
(Frontispiece portrait of Grand Master-elect BENJA-
MIN ROGERS.)
The Grand Master's address is full of the lofty thought and eloquent utterances that dominate all those who in thought and action are banded together in the great struggle for liberty on the part of the civilized peoples of the world against the assaults of the modern ATTILLA and his like conscienceless and remorseless Huns. The parallel is incomplete in the particular that while the bolt of the invader has been sped; that while in everything of rapine, brutality, lustful immorahty in its most degrading and bestial forms the modern Hun and his companion and associate in crime, "the unspeakable Turk," have vied with ATTILLA and his Huns in their excesses, yet today they are confessedly beaten, discomfited and striving by deceit, lying, and even by purchase, to avoid the penalty and doom which unrnistakably awaits them. The conquest of the world by its Huns is no longer possible. Truth has come to the world and set it free. We copy from the Grand Master's address his reference to the United States as an ally: We welcome the entrance of the United States into this great struggle, and a new element of union and strength has come into the cordial relationship that have existed for one hundred years between Great Britain. Canada, and the United States. For a century the only rivalry we knew was in business; the
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only contention indulged in was one of love and good work. We speak the same language, hold the same faith, are the heirs of the same past, and cherish the same high ideals, and now that the great Republic which occupies with us this North American continent is our mighty ally in this struggle against Prussian arrogance, aggression and ambition, our brotherhood will develop into a yet stronger one,-ln which blood will be shed in defense of freedomand in punishing a ruthless enemy who holds life and honor so cheap, and as the flags of the two nations are placed side by side in the mighty struggle may they ever float side by side over free, enlightened, and GoD-fearing people, and be forever a defense of liberty and righteousness. * . * * A Alason, of all citizens, must of necessity be patriotic, inspired with the love of country. At no time in the history of our great nation has there been so great a need as now of active personal patriotism, which places country above the individual, and common good above selfishness.
It is needless t o say the Grand Master's words demonstrate his sterling patriotism. No Correspondence Report. " We are.pleased to note that the lodges of the jurisdiction have contributed liberally to the Prince Edward Island Protestant Orphanage. Nothing better demonstrates the genuineness of the Freemasonry of a lodge or jurisdiction than the voluntary liberality and character of its benefactions for the widow and orphan destitute. The jurisdiction is not a large one, but its lodges are evidently familiar with the Scripture, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me." Grand Lodge, on motion, Resolved, That a l e t t e r of congratulation be sent to Bro. HARRY 0. GREEN, who has attained the great age of a full hundred years, a circumstance unique In our history, and seldom recorded in sister jurisdictions. BENJAMIN ROGERS, M.-.W.'. Grand Master. WALTER P. DOULL, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary and Correspondent.
Next Annual, Charlottetown, June 26, 1918.
QUEBEC â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 66; members, 8,491; net gain, 238. Montreal, February 14,' 1917. EDWARD A. EVANS, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. (Frontispiece is portrait of W. WALTER WILLIAMSON,
Grand Master-elect.) The Grand Master attended a special communication of St. Andrews Lodge No. 6, to mark the one hundredth anniversary of its existence. Owing t o the war, the meeting was commemorative only, it being intended a t some future date to more elaborately celebrate the occasion.. The Grand Master records the fact that M.-. W.-. Bro. E. T. D. CHAMBERS made the occasion most interesting by giving a
history of the lodge. Much to our regret we fail to find any record of such history by Bro. CHAMBERS.
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The Grand Master visited Good Samaritan Lodge, New Carlisle, "the first visit ever made to that lodge by any Grand Master." As the Grand Master suggests "for the benefit of those who may in the future undertake this journey," that " provision be made for a meal between Metapedia and New Carlisle, and also for hotel accommodation at New Carlisle." We think it doubtful if a second visitation is made at an early date. We note dispensations to eight lodges to confer the second and third degrees within the time limit. Reason: the candidates "leaving for overseas service;" all of which we heartily commend, even if made without any "conditional interval." We note touching memorial references to the late M.\W.'. Bro. and Chief Justice Sir MELBOURNE MCTAGGART TAIT.
Among them
this: "Courteous, patient and gentle, but firm in rectitude and loyal to principle, Sir MELBOURNE TAIT was indeed a man to respect, to imitate, to admire and to love." Grand Chaplain BROCKWELL delivered an interesting discourse. We have not space to diagram it, much less describe it in twentieth century vernacular, so we content ourselves with commending it to the reading and study of the entire masonic family. As an inducement to that end, we confide to them that a studious perusal will demonstrate that ABRAHAM and SARAH were strictly within the bounds of legitimate truth when they announced themselves as " m y brother" and " m y sister." But read the discourse; it's well worth your time and thought. And—again confidentially—there is more sense in it than a whole lot of things—fads—you worry over until ATROPOS cuts the brittle thread of life. The Committee on Finance must have heard some one remark about the increased cost of living, for it recommended a twenty-five per cent, increase in his stipend for Bro. CHAMBERS. The assets reported by the Grand Treasurer have increased from $4,000 to $100,000 since he assumed office. The report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address was presented by Past Grand Master CHAMBERS, and was full and complete, and without a flaw. The address of Grand Secretary WILSON (page 177 of the Quebec Proceedings) should be Eighth and Harrison. Their black-bordered pages include the names of those who died on the field of honor during 1916—the Honor Roll. Another Honor Roll gives the names of Quebec soldiers for the years 1915 and 1916, with rank, and remarks showing wounds or fatalities. There is an excellent portrait of Past Grand Master MELBOURNE M. TAIT (1877-1878).
CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master E. T. D. CHAMBERS be-
gins his report with a brief reference to his service as correspondent from 1887 to date, with the exception of two years—1896, 1897—when
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he was Grand Master. I t has been an honorable and rare service, reflecting the highest honor upon the jurisdiction of Quebec and its distinguished correspondent. He discusses under appropriate heads, "The War;" "Universality of Freemasonry;" "Swedish Masonry;" "Grand Lodge National of France;" " T h e General Grand Lodge Absurdity;" " T h e Masonic Home System;" " T h e Growth of Canadian Freemasonry;" " T h e So-Called York R i t e ; " which he concludes with Bro. EGGLESTON'S article. But—Kansas appears, nowhere in the Quebec volume, and a Quebec review without a CHAMBERS chat with Kansas recalls the old hymn, "How tedious and tasteless the hours," etc. W M . W . WILLIAMSON, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Montreal. W I L L H . WHYTE, R.-. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montreal.
E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P.-. G.". M .•., Grand Correspondent, Quebec. Next Annual, Montreal, February 13, 1918.
QUEENSLAND —1916-1917. (See 1917 for figures.) Brisbane, August 10, 1915. The record of the Queensland volume begins with the seventh installation of M.'. W.'. Grand Master A. M. HERTZBERG. M.'.W.'. Bro. WILLIAM JONES having desired to be relieved from further duty as Deputy Grand Master, on the initiative of Grand Master HERTZBERG, Grand Lodge placed on record a very high appreciation of and testimonial to the faitjiful, efficient services of Past Grand Master JONES, embodied in a resolution of thanks, which were spread on the record and a copy engrossed and transmitted to Bro. JONES. The remarks of the Grand Master and others which form part of the record, and the response by Bro. JONES, make a very interesting, historical record of a very useful and efficient servant and officer of the Craft, and whose services had always been so promptly and generously given to the Craft. Later in the volume, under date of May 28, 1916, we find a record of a Lodge of Sorrow, opened as a memorial of Past Grand Master WILLIAM JONES, whose pilgrimage ceased.
March 13, 1916. Scattered through the volume on various dates are records of additional recognitions by Grand Lodges of the Grand Lodge of Queensland. At this date five are recorded: Iowa, New Hampshire, Prince Edward Island, California and Manitoba. We note in the Queensland volume that the lodges are advised of all those who have enlisted for army service with the "Expeditionary Forces" who belong to the Craft. Good work! Let the good work continue, until all the requirements of country. Masonry and of patriotism are fully met and satisfied.
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It will be observed that we are no longer "neutral." As the "gentleman from Virginia" once remarked: "Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace." It is now July, 1917, and Kansas has begun its work in anticipation of putting in ten millions of acres of wheat with which to put on the finishing touches to the work of Universal Brotherhood "when this cruel war is over"—as American boys sang prior to the " r o u n d u p " of April 9, 1865. We note the record of the jubilee (fifty years) of United Tradesmen Lodge No. 5, and the visit by Grand Master HERTZBERG and party. We note the reference to the visit to the lodge March 7, 1889, by W.-. Bro. STEVENSON, and but for the rule "Nil de mortuis nisi bonum," might comment, but must content ourselves with this too late regret: "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these. It might have been."
Consecration addresses for the lodges and an address at the Lodge of Sorrow for Past Grand Master WILLIAM JONES, given by the Grand Master, appear in the volume. February 7, 1916. Connecticut sends notice of recognition. We rejoice. A little late; but perhaps the oil in their lamps had failed. And Texas comeswith a report of recognition signed by M.-. W.'. Bro. GEO. W . TYLER and a notable committee. They are all welcomed. We have always heartily espoused the cause of the bodies which have been hindered and impeded and unrecognized by Scotland and England. If we belonged to any one of those now still unrecognized, we would advocate pulling in the latch string and' inscribing on the outer door the Scripture: "And the door was shut." At the June 12, 1916, session of Grand Lodge a cablegram was read announcing death of LORD KITCHENER, which was acknowledged as follows to proper authority: " Grand Lodge Free Accepted Masons Queensland mourns national loss lamentable death LORD KITCHENER, and tenders loyal sympathy." No Correspondence Report. A. M. HERTZBERG, M . \ W.'. Grand Master, Brisbane. CH.\S. H . HARTLEY, R.-. W.". Grand Secretary, Brisbane. Next Annual, Brisbane, August —, 1917.
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February,
QUEENSLAND - 1 9 1 7 . Lodges, 69; m e m b e r s , 2,510; n e t gain, 220. Brisbane,
September
11,
1916.
A.
M.
HERTZBERG, M.-.W.'.
G r a n d M a s t e r . G r a n d L o d g e opened in A m p l e F o r m . F r o m t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address we learn t h a t t h e masonic y e a r j u s t closed h a s been a n eventful o n e : " O u r progress h a s been fully m a i n t a i n e d , a n d our prestige still further a s s u r e d . " S p e a k i n g of t h e w a r , he s a y s : Our brethren liavc nobly taken upon themselves their full share of honor and responsibility in flying to the colors, our Grand Lodge being represented by over 150 of its members, and those unable to go have been and are nobly aiding those patriotic efforts set forth by the general community. H e r e p o r t s t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t of four new lodges during t h e y e a r . T w o new t e m p l e s h a v e ' b e e n dedicated during t h e year j u s t closed. During the year we have entered into fraternal relations with the Grand Lodges of Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, California, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire, Alabama, Ohio, Connecticut, Texas, Massachusetts and Utah— twelve in all—bringing the total of Grand Lodges with whom we are in fraternal intercourse to 62, representing over 1,750,000 Masons, and that out of a total in the world of 2,000,000. So you see, brethren, that nearly ninety per cent, of the masonic world is with us; practically England and Scotland being the only ones who hold aloof. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r m a k e s an excellent suggestion: " T h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Queensland, D i s t r i c t G r a n d Lodge of E n g l a n d , and t h e D i s t r i c t G r a n d Lodge of Scotland h a v e a joint H o n o r B o a r d , recording t h e n a m e s of all b r e t h r e n who h a v e gone forth to do t h e i r s h a r e in t h e g r e a t world t r o u b l e , m a n y of w h o m h a v e given their lives, so t h a t t h e i r country m a y live." W e t h i n k t h e proposition a reasonable o n e ; b u t if found objectionable b y t h o s e t o w h o m s u b m i t t e d it should b e considered conclusive e v i d e n c e t h a t i t was t i m e t o r e m o v e t h e m a n a g e r s from their occupancy a n d p e r m i t Q u e e n s l a n d ' s m a s o n i c r i g h t a n d m i g h t to assert a n d claim t h e benefit of t h e recognition given t h e G r a n d Lodge of Queensland b y t h e m a s o n i c world. E n g l a n d a n d Scotland are fighting t h e b a t t l e of justice a n d right, a g a i n s t physical might, n o w p e n d i n g a n d in issue before t h e civilized world, in behalf of Belgium, F r a n c e a n d other d i s t u r b e d a n d persecuted n a t i o n s . A m e r i c a n boys, e m u l a t i n g t h e e x a m p l e of their R e v o l u t i o n a r y g r a n d s i r e s , p r o m p t l y crossed t h e C a n a d i a n b o r d e r and enlisted u n d e r a foreign flag t o fight in behalf of t h e s a m e principle. W h e n M a s o n s b y either a c t or word d e n y t h e principle of local self-government in s t a t e or in M a s o n r y , it looks t o an American very, m u c h as t h o u g h he did' n o t u n d e r s t a n d t h e basic principle of t h e Craft a n d was equally i g n o r a n t of t h e evolution t h a t h a s t a k e n place in m o d e r n civilization.
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At the Quarterly held June 11, 1917, Bro. JAMES STODART was
elected M.'. W/. Grand Master for the ensuing year. There is an excellent portrait of the Grand Master as frontispiece. No Report on Correspondence, and no statistics for 1917. JAMES STODART, Grand Master, Brisbane. CHAS. H . HARTLEY, Grand Secretary, Brisbane.
SASKATCHEWAN - 1 9 1 7 . Lodges, 125; members, 7,618; net gain, 501. Saskatoon, June 20, 1917.
JAMES MCCAULEY, M . - . W . ' . Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Honor Roll contains the names of 1,014 brethren who have put on the uniform of and engaged in the service of their country. The Grand Master's address makes quite strong and pertinent reference to the great sacrifice made by the soldiers, more particularly those belonging to the Craft. He says in part: They have fought for the principles, for Empire, for us; their sufferings have been endured that we might work out our destiny unmolested by the mailed fist of Prussian despotism. Shall we prove unworthy of that great sacrifice? Shall we be guilty of apathy and mock-heroic professions of charity and justice? DECIDEDLY NO! The spirit of our Order and the dictates of conscience unite in acclaiming that we will share our brother's burdene, that his load of suffering shall bo lightened.
Under the title, "The Problem for Masons at Home," he declares that the "problem of providing for worthy Masons is emergent, and that delay is worse than unmasonic—it is well nigh criminal. Let us act at once, whole-heartedly and concertedly." We regret that lack of space prevents our taking bodily all that the Grand Master says on this vital question. It is a matter which after our war of fifty odd years ago, appealed to the young soldiers of the United States on both sides of the Civil War contest, because when they returned to their homes they found hosts of the widows and children of their older comrades in circumstances requiring their immediate aid and support. The ardor of some who had been long on promises had materially cooled and —:—. We are glad to note the Grand Master's clarion call to service in behalf of him who hath borne the heat of battle, suffering and wounds in behalf of flag and country. His appeal for concerted action is timely and good. I t is not a matter of merely a coin—a temporary relief—but in the light of experience in the United States the question should be, How shall the disabled soldier be eared for and supported on the basis of a life expectancy (American) of fifty-three years after the conflict ceases? Now, as the Grand Master well says, is the time for concerted action. " L e t us act at once, whole-heartedly and concertedly."
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February,
We believe the nations, united against the conflict forced upon them by German autocracy, realize fully that they have something real and substantial to face and are fully prepared to meet it. The men who campaigned with GRANT or LEE, or their brave lieutenants in command, knew nothing of the luxury, and seldom if ever of anything of the comfort of conveyance from the battlefield when wounded until after the battle was over. They were fortunate frequently when if first aid was delayed to those exposed to the burning sun until the first aid required was'a sulphuric acid solution, they were able to get it while limb or life c^puld yet be saved. Those who enjoyed the luxury of a night rescue, in an army wagon drawn by mules, guided by lightning flashes and cooled by rain torrents, congratulate each other upon the unprecedented preparations made for the soldiers of today. We are glad to note the unity and concord of the nations allied in behalf of liberty, and have no fears but that a like preparedness for all the exigencies of the war obtains with each of the nations. There should be no such word as fail in the war vocabulary of the United States. The Committee on Necrology, referring to the soldier dead of Saskatchewan, says: We offer our most sincere thanks to the Most High for having given to iis their love, their friendship, and noble example; and trust that we and all their friends may fully realize t h a t their lives have not been surrendered for naught, and that the ideals for which they have made the supreme sacrifice may be speedily established in the "world.
Our remarks of last year, where we called attention to the fact that within the memory of those now living the call to refreshment was in part a' call to liquid refreshment, and said the fact remains that the advent of the Eastern Star, and the co-operation of the Eastern Star in masonic benevolences, were coeval, and the forerunner of each was the abandonment of the Uquid refreshment custom in the lodges of the country, are taken. There is nothing to indicate this year who the writer of the report may be, although we find Bro. 0. S. GORRELL is still listed as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. â&#x20AC;˘ Some one in the 1917 Saskatchewan review of Kansas expresses the fear that permitting a like co-operation in the benevolences to that of the Eastern Starâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as he expresses It, "the hitching of non-masonic bodies to the benevolence of Craft Masonry," is equivalent to "recognition," and that he assures us "we will have to wait for so long as reason remains." There is an element in Masonry that always insists it is going to the bow-wows whenever femininity takes any part in its benevolences or social life. We greatly fear that in it they see the impending crack of doom, which so far has not fallen upon Kansas. And as to insanity, we will remind our brother that the scientists declare, and insanity statistics verify the declaration, that abstinence from Uquor decreases the per cent, of insanity in a state.
1917-18.
CORRESPONDENCE—SOUTH
AUSTRALIA.
357
Under West Virginia, the Saskatchewan correspondent credits its Grand Master with having " had full grasp of the situation and acted with promptness of dispatch," which has our cordial concurrence and commendation. I t is the old "vested right" of common carriers exercised by the Master of a lodge in HOGARTH'S day—pictured by him— that we object to. JAMES MCCAULBY, M . \ W.-. Grand Master, Moose Jaw. W. B. TATE, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Regina. A. S. GORRBLL, Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Moose Jaw, June 19, 1918.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA —1917. Lodges, 77; members, 6,020; net gain, 163. Adelaide, April 18, 1917.
EUSTACE B . GRUNDY, M.-.W.-. Grand
Master. Promptly on the opening of Grand Lodge, on the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes it was submitted: " That this Grand Lodge cordially and fraternally recognizes the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland as a lawfully constituted Grand Lodge." The Grand Lodge duly passed the resolution of recognition, and the Grand Lodge of Queensland had, and has, the endorsement as such of the Grand Lodge of South Australia. After taking the affirmative vote the contrary vote was called. The Grand Master said: " I did not see any hand which was not held up in favor, and I am therefore justified in declaring that this resolution was carried unanimously." [Applause.] Masonry has had its battles for Right against Might, and Kansas has been a prompt and cordial ally for the Right, as her masonic as well as her general history fully attests. We cordially unite in the hope— the devout prayer "so well voiced by Grand Master GRUNDY for masonic unity in Queensland. When that time comes Kansas will rejoice if she can unite in the bestowal of the benediction, " G O D bless you, my children; be happy.". The Grand Master's address is a clarion call to self-denial, economy, service and self-sacrifice. "So that we shall be able to stand firm and undaunted, trusting in our GOD, obeying His commands, and doing all that in us lies to uphold Truth, Right and Justice, leaving the rest in His hands." He speaks of the "power which now threatens the liberty and freedom of the world. I would have you remember that in that world is Australia, and that our liberties are threatened too. One event of the very highest importance has occurred since last we met. America has found herself, and has come right in with the Allies. Her great power to help is now secured, and with men, ships, and, above all, with money, she can and will materially assist to bring this war to an end."
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AUSTRALIA.
February,
We are interested in noting that Bros. ESAU and JACOB succeeded themselves as auditors for the ensuing year. The Grand Chaplain, ' ' a t the request of the editor of the Freemason," seconded their nomination, though in doing so he made this addition: " T h a t it seems to me that with such an exquisite Scriptural combination, the duty of proposing t h e resolution should have devolved upon the Chaplain. [Laughter.]" . We think the Chaplain's point was well taken, and should have future consideration. CORRESPONDENCE.—Kansas has again fallen to the consideration and tender mercies of Bro. F. LATHLEAN, and her 1917 volume receives generous treatment. The address of Grand Master LAMB is pronounced " a masterpiece in every sense of the word," and the paragraphs supporting the statement, "With the growth of the State Masonry has also developed," are excerpted freely. He says: "The Grand Master dwelt at some length upon the honor, dignity and importance of the office of District Deputy Grand Master." He dwells on this topic, saying finally: " We have nothing but admiration for the effective inspection of the lodges in this jurisdiction by t h e District Deputy Grand Masters, and for the prompt and forceful action taken by the Grand Master, where necessary, following on these reports." He excerpts in full the Grand Master's remarks on the condition of the lodges. He quotes from, and comments upon, Bro. CAPPER'S oration, but fails to appreciate or approve his references to the destruction and waste of life and treasure there involved in the war. We are inclined to think he does by this time, and that we all are getting accustomed to counting the cost and conserving in every possible manner our resources so as to help to the uttermost in carrying on a vigorous, effective and successful war. America is thinking and counting in billions, Bro. L., and though our orator-Governor is counting the cost, he and his State are backing the nation and its Allies in the conflict to maintain government of the people, for the people, by the people, and will back it to a successful end. The censor and lack of space prevent personal acknowledgment, but we gladly join in a like tender of " H a n d s across the sea" to Bro. -LATHLEAN in response to his—which makes us "comrades." EUSTACE B . GRUNDY, M.-. W . \ Grand Master, Adelaide. CHAS. R . J. GLOVER, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
F. LATHLEAN, Correspondent, Adelaide.
1917-18.
COJiUESPONDENCE—SOUTH
CAROLINA.
359
SOUTH CAROLINA —1916. Lodges, 268; members, 17,397; net gain, 617. Charleston, December 12, 1916.
R. A. COOPER, M . - . W . - . Grand
Master. Again, we thank Bro. O. D. HART for the excellent summary which precedes his annual volume of Proceedings. It is sane, simple and sensible, and saves, or would save, in some jurisdictions hours of research. Considerable space is taken with an obituary of the late Grand Chaplain WILLIAM P. SMITH, reported by a committee of which Bro.
GEO. T . BRYAN was chairman. The mernorial depicts a lovely and beautiful character. The "high cost of living" does not seem to have reached South Carolina as yet. They had an amendment aiming by a change of their Constitution to increase the Grand Secretary's salary from $1,200 payable quarterly, to $1,800 payable monthly, an increase of thirty-three and one-third per cent. We do not know how prices are in South Carolina, but we are informed that meat, potatoes and flour that used to be necessities in Kansas have increased in selling price several hundred per cent. Our Carolina brethren turned down the proposed amendment, it failing to receive the required number of votes necessary for passage. We note that another of South Carolina's salaried workers will have to stretch the purchasing power of his stipend from one hundred to two hundred per cent. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution recommending the reading of the Correspondence Report, making the statement therein: " Y o u will be better and more intelligent Masons for doing so. I t is well worth your while." We note in the report of the Committee'on Grand Master's Address, the following: The conferences of Grand Masters which have been held In the past have proved to be profitable. Y^our committee are of the opinion that if this plan is very generally approved by a sufficient number of the other Grand Lodges, that we should be represented by our M.'.W.'. Grand Master or the E .•. W.: Deputy Grand Master. On motion of M.-. W.'. Bro. JAMES L . MICHIE, Past Grand Master,
the "report was adopted, and the recommendations therein be carried out by this Grand Body, and that the expenses of the delegates attending the conference of Grand Masters be paid by the Grand Lodge." Why limit the phantasmagoria to the junior Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master of each Grand Jurisdiction? We note South Carolina Masons are trying to ascertain the " a g e " of South Carolina Masonry, and have appointed a committee to dig it out. They have charged DALCHO with error, also MACKEY, and show a disposition to wipe out and efface the histories of ANDERSON, PRESTON,
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DAKOTA.
February,
SANDY'S and GOULD; and not content with these violent changes, now propose to show that South Carolina was in error for apparently not only unnumbered but innumerable years. The historical result being ''confusion worse confounded." It is to be regretted that the person or persons who were respons ble for the new history of South Carolina Masonry omitted, forgot, or declined, to append their names thereto, varying the general rule. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master MICHIE writes the report as usual. He reviews Kansas for 1916. Says: " O u r opinion was that a corner-stone should not be laid on a Sunday;" and adds: "This is South Carolina law." Quoting Grand Master BURDICK'S expression that "the Symbolic Lodge" is " t h e great lecture hall of the masonic university," he adds: "Good phrase that, worth engraving on the tablets of our memory." He accepts our amendment or addition in our reference about the " W a r Lord of Germany," viz.: " T h a t the reason Germany has had peace for so long is because the War Lord has been able to command it, saying: " W e accept, his amendment, 'until he got ready;' it exactly fits the situation." He credits us with the expression "conspicuous inexactitude," which we disclaim in behalf of its author, Bro. FREED. Its singular form and beauty attracted us—that is all, Bro. M. Our markings exceed our space in South Carolina, as usual. R. A. COOPER, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Laurens. O. FRANK HART, R.-.W.". Grand Secretary, Columbia.
J. L. MICHIE, P.-.G.'.M.'., Correspondent, Darlington. Next Annual, Charleston, December 11, 1917.
SOUTH DAKOTA —1917. Lodges, 143; members, 12,226; net gain, 522. Hot
Springs, June
12,
1917.
JAMES ROANE, M . - . W . - . Grand
Master. (BATHER portrait.) The first thing to attract our attention was a little item headed "Flag Review," which thereafter records: "Immediately upon assembling, the American flag was brought in by the Grand Stewards, saluted, the members standing and uniting in singing one stanza of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' and then displayed in the Grand East." The simplicity of the ceremony appeals to us. If we made any change it would be to simplify the music by substituting "America" for the other, unless the other had an instrumental accompaniment. The boys all like to join in the song and they can mobilize on "America" satisfactorily, but plead exemption from the other as soon as they try the high notes, though the old fellows seem to know the words and tune better than the younger men.
1917-18.
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W e like t o s t u d y t h e faces of t h e old b r e t h r e n when t h e flag comes in. W e w a t c h e d one last night whose m i n d we tried t o read, and read as follows: " Here you are again, m y old, first love. J u s t as beautiful, soulful, a n d inspiring as you were when you b a d e me t h r o w aside m y books, hopes, ambitions, and follow you whithersoever you led in t h e line of d u t y . And as t h e query came t o me, I wondered if he would follow her again, and as if he divined t h e questioning, I saw t h e old lips quiver, t h e n harden, as did t h e t r e m b l i n g chin of t h e m o m e n t j u s t b e fore, a n d t h e n the shoulders squared a n d t h e h e a d became erect, a n d we knew beyond questioning t h a t if some magic power could restore his y o u t h , t h a t his old first love could reclaim h i m to follow wherever c o u n t r y , flag or d u t y called. G r a n d Master J A M E S R O A N E s u b m i t s some v e r y interesting questions a n d speculations on t h e subject, w h e t h e r a dimit ever loses its v i t a l i t y so as t o prevent its holder t o become affiliated. H e presents cases covering periods of " h o l d i n g " of twenty-six years and forty-three years. G r a n d Lodge b y its action declined t o limit t h e life of a dimit, or require it to be t a k e n contingent on joining a n o t h e r lodge. An interesting case was presented b y a dispensation g r a n t e d b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r to confer t h e degrees u p o n a c a n d i d a t e who had been duly elected, b u t before a degree was conferred had one of his legs a m p u t a t e d between t h e knee and ankle. T h e J u r i s p r u d e n c e C o m m i t t e e a n d G r a n d Lodge a p p r o v e d t h e action of t h e G r a n d Master, in which action we t h i n k t h e y were u n q u e s t i o n a b l y right. I n his conclusion. G r a n d M a s t e r R O A N E m a k e s a brief reference t o theâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;7 Colossal struggle into which almost the whole civilized world is now plunged, and into which, alasl our own beloved country has been irresistibly drawn. The tenets of our fraternity bind us indissolubly to our country; and in the end when the GOD of battles shall have brought us safely and honorably through this perilous conflict, it will then appear that the members of our ancient and honorable Order have done their part, fought the good fight and kept the faith. To exemplify that faith by good works, I earnestly recommend that this Grand Body invest in the National Liberty Loan such a proportion of the G rand Charity Fund as in its judgment seems fit. A b o u t three years before J a n u a r y 2 3 , 1917, G r a n d Secretary P E T T I G R E W wrote a letter to t h e G r a n d Secretary of t h e G r a n d Lodge Zur Sonne of B a y r e u t h , B a v a r i a , and on J a n u a r y 23, 1917, received a reply, t o which he t h e n replied, forwarding a commission as G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e to Bro. C H R I S T I A N W O O L I E N , which after nearly six m o n t h s interval was returned s t a m p e d " m a i l suspended t o country addressed." T r y t h e Pope, Bro. P E T T I G R E W ; we t h i n k he can get quicker connection. T h e appeal from E n g l a n d in behalf of t h e widow of Bro. R O B E R T F R E K E G O U L D was answered b y an order t o t h e Finance C o m m i t t e e t o a p p r o p r i a t e fifty dollars as a c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e fund. On r e p o r t of B r o . S. A. B R O W N , Correspondence C o m m i t t e e , t h e G r a n d Lodge of P a n a m a was recognized a n d representatives exchanged.
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DAKOTA.
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It took five pages of the South' Dakota space for Bro. BROWN'S Kansas (1917) review. He excerpts the decision in regard to rebuilding the Home, the care for the guests of the Home, and says: " I t was a severe blow to the benevolences of the jurisdiction, but our brethren had already laid the foundation of plan for erecting a new Home.. What looks like a calamity is sure to prove a blessing-in disguise." Another excerpt taken is that in the necrology report on the " development of character." He excerpts our reference query under Grand Lodge of Philippine Islands, " Why not cut out the two bunches of Scotch thistles before they become a menace to the peace and harmony of legitimate Masonry?" and he adds something requiring consideration in the U. S. A.: " T h e same situation has existed in Hawaii for some years." We find this about the flag: " H e finds the United States flag being unfurled and honored in many jurisdictions, both Grand and Particular. That beautiful emblem seems to be unfurled and honored in the American heart and that of the oppressed in many foreign lands." Quoting our "if stonemasonry as a craft was abolished," etc., he comments: " H e does not seem tied to the physical disqualifications of the long ago." He thinks we take " quite a little notice of the long defense made by the committee in Massachusetts of their Provincial attitude in not having a Correspondence Report," and adds that we find "one reason for such a committee in the addresses of the Feast of St. John;" and then he excerpts what we said about "Massachusetts printing for the entertainment of Pennsylvania," etc., anent signers of Declaration of Independence. Noting the Kansas chat with Grand Master WHITE of New Mexico, he says: "Our brethren in Mexico who merit our most sympathetic attention and support get it in good measure." He concludes with some very pleasant personal acknowledgments of fraternal regard for the Grand Lodge of Kansas and its correspondent. Andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but that is another story. Under New Hampshire, we heartily concur in the following: " W e are glad to note that Bro. CHENEY stands by the brethren of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico rather than wait until their sailing is smoother." F R E D H . RUGG, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Yankton.
GEO. A . PETTIGREW, R.-. W.". Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. SAMUEL A. BROWN, Correspondent, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Aberdeen, June 11, 1918.
1917-18.
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TASMANIA —1917. Lodges, 31; members, about 400; net gain, (?). Launceston, February 28, 1917. W M . ELLISON-MACARTNEY, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. The report of the Board of General Purposes for the half-year ending January 31, 1917, was read. Bro. W. T. THORPE, P.-.G.-.W.-., was granted three month's leave of absence by reason of ill health, and the Board passed a resolution of sympathy and placed upon record the valuable services he had rendered during his long connection with it. The Board thought no necessity existed for defining and legalizing the status of life members, that being a matter of concern to private lodges, they having the power to regulate such matters already under Constitution. A proposition having been received to join with another Grand Body in securing representation and participation with other bodies in the bi-centennial of the Grand Lodge of England, it was thought that the Representatives of Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of England might officially represent them, and that no special function of the Grand Lodge was necessary. Information was received showing that the removal of His Excellency the Governor to another State would deprive Grand Lodge of his services as Grand Master, the Board placed on record a resolution of regret " a t their loss by his removal, and the hope that the fraternal friendship heretofore existing may be long continued, and that he may be able to look back upon his occupation of the position of Grand Master in this jurisdiction with pleasure and satisfaction." We note that " a n Honor Board carrying the names of all of the (152) brethren who have gone to the front is now hung in the ante-room of the Masonic Hall. Bro. F. T. DoBSON, has laid down his life on the battlefield for King and country." Eight others have same record in a full list recorded. We note the re-election of Grand Master WILLIAM ELLISON-MACARTNEY.
An oration at a Lodge of Sorrow, at Devonport, was given by Bro. Rev. H. WILKINSON, May 6, 1917. I t appears in the volume, and in addition to being a sincere tribute to W.'. Bro. C. J. HILLER, J. P., was a rare expression of love and affection from his brethren for one who had filled out the full measure—three score years and ten—living respected and dying regretted by all who knew him. The Tasmania pamphlet records the fact that thirty-one lodges constitute the Grand Lodge. There is no record of membership in the pamphlet. We note the Kansas Grand Representatives are Bros. B E N S . PAULEN, of Kansas, and D. W. WATSON, of Tasmania.
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• At a Special Communication for the purpose of electing a Grand Master for the remainder of the masonic year in the place of Grand Master WILLIAM ELLISON-MACARTNEY resigned. Pro Grand Master
C. E. DAVIES was elected. The motion to elect provided there should be no nominations. In a Pickwickian sense there were no nominations, but by the time the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, Past Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Assistant Inspector of Lodges had got through with their remarks, direct nominations were not necessary and would have been superfluous, and thereupon the motion to elect was carried unanimously; and then upon ballot being taken. Pro Grand Master C. E. DAVIES was declared unanimously elected. The Grand Registrar's opinion upon which the action was taken illustrates how easy it is to do things—when you have determined to do them. There is a Report on Correspondence, containing reviews of fourteen Grand Lodges. Kansas is not reviewed. We note there is a hiatus in the report from Columbia (District of) to Louisiana. We are pleased to note that the Grand Lodges reviewed contains the number of lodges and members of each. This ought to suggest to Tasmania to furnish at least that much information annually for Tasmania. Try it, Bro. HAMILTON; we would like to know more about the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. The report has no sponsors, so we father it on Bro, HAMILTON. Hobart, August 30, 1917,
Hon. C. E. DAVIES, M.-.W.-. Grand
Master. The Board of General Purposes in their report say: " I n order to avoid the necessity of brethren who have enlisted for the war carrying their masonic certificates with them, the Board issued a small "passport," printed in the English, French and German languages, recommending the brother named therein to the good offices of brethren with whom he came in contact. Past Grand Master R. J. SADLER, on August 29, 1907, forwarded his resignation. In accepting the same, Grand Lodge, through the Grand Master received a resolution that was put and carried unanimously, as follows: That this Grand Lodge place on record its great appreciation of tlie splendid services rendered by M..W.'. Bro. R. J. SADLER, Past Grand Master, to Freemasonry in Tasmania, and to this Grand Lodge in particular, during the last twenty-five years.
The Grand Master's address refers to the departure of the late Grand Master, Sir W. ELLISON-MACARTNEY to Western Australia, thereby compelling his resignation and the election of a successor as Grand Master—himself. He says: " I have been led to make the foregoing statement in order to continue the link in the chain of our masonic records." He further said: " A t my r^quest M.-.W.-. Bro. SADLER kindly consented to retain the office of Pro Grand Master until a successor
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was appointed, which I decided to postpone until this half-yearly Communication." He then announced the appointment on that day of R/. W.'. Bro. H. L. D'EMDBN and Dr. G. H. HOGG, as Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master respectively. In speaking of the war, he cites the fact that 150 of the Tasmania Masons are soldiers in the war: " Some of them have answered the last summons^unhappily for us—but their names will be added to the Scroll of Honor in connection with the glorious deeds with which their death will be associated. No Report on Correspondence. C. E. DAVIES, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Launcestor. JOHN HAMILTON, R . \ W.'. Grand Secretary, Launcestor. Next Annual, Hobart, February —, 1918.
TENNESSEE —1917. Lodges, 462; members, 29,258; net gain, 958. Nashville, January 31, 1917. CHARLES BARHAM, M.-. W.". Grand Master. (Portrait of JOHN T . PEELER, Grand Master-elect, frontispiece.) Under the title "Decisions," Grand Master BARHAM refers to comment made elsewhere, "concerning our present system, which leaves the Grand Master, possessed as he usually is of small legal ability and less training, to make ad interim laws for the government of the fraternity, for such, of course, his rulings are." The Grand Master hits the weak spot of our masonic judicial system, as it is of our State legislative systems^—the implied theory, fortified by long years of custom—that the endorsement of an election makes out of an "ordinary Grand Master," or any sort of member of the Legislature, a wise and accomplished law-maker. The sketch of the Grand Master shows that he was not shooting at random. The new Grand Master, JOHN T . PEELER, is a lawyer, and has been a member of the Tennessee Legislature, and " h e has long been an ardent prohibitionist, and while in the Legislature was the author of what is known as the "Peeler Bill," a very radical step at the time toward the abolition of liquor in Tennessee; and it is an interesting coincidence that the day he was inaugurated Grand Master the General Assembly passed the "Bone Dry Bill." We find a beautiful memorial of the life and character of Past Grand Master CASWELL ANDERSON GOODLOE, whom for nearly a quarter of a century it was our privilege to know as brother and kindred spirit. The memorial give's insight to a noble soul gone to receive the crown prepared for him. We can add nothing to the memorial save our regret at separation, our assurance of reunion hereafter, and
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our condolence with those who mourn his loss. " H e will live in the hearts of those who knew him best, for 'they are they' who loved him most." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
Grand
Master HENRY A. CHAMBERS
writes the report, and says of Kansas: " I n the first part of his address Grand Master WILLIAM L . BURDICK, with pardonable pride, indulged in high praise of Kansas and its Freemasonry. He also indulged in some historical facts and statistics of interest to outsiders." He then takes those paragraphs of the address showing that the growth and development of Masonry in Kansas has kept pace with the growth and development of the State.' What was urged in reference to quality vs. quantity is also excerpted and receives comment. He selects and endorses what was said of the "Acacia Fraternity." He also says: " I n view of the disregard of the Sabbath by the general public, this decision of the Grand Master is refreshing; " taking it bodily. He also takes the financial condition of the Masonic Home as given by the Grand Master. After taking fully that portion of Governor CAPPER'S oration, "Who is my neighbor?" Bro. CHAMBERS adds: "This extract gives the tenor of the whole oration," and he excerpts by way of illustration about "Our Belief as Americans," and "Freemasons in Democracy," "Brotherhood of Man," "Equality of Opportunity," " T h e Justice of Our Savior, tempered with loving kindness that encompasses the whole world." The Kansas review is given high appreciation, and all of its conclusion taken. J O H N T . PEELBR; M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Huntington.
STITH M . CAIN, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Nashville. H E N R Y A. CHAMBERS, P . - . G . ' . M . - . , Correspondent, Chattanooga.
Next Annual (104th), Nashville, January 30, 1918.
TEXAS —1916. Lodges, 901; members, 68,324; net gain, 2,515. Waco, December 5, 1916. DAN S. MCMILLIN, M . ' . W . - . Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Committee on Correspondence, M.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE W . TYLER, made an interesting historical report, in which the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan was recommended for recognition; which report was adopted. The Grand Master requested all Masons who had been Master Masons for forty years to rise and come to the Grand East. Twenty arose, the veteran being Bro. W. L. DAVIDSON, of Richmond, who answered to sixty-five years.
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Deputy Grand Master JONES, at the request of the Grand Master, made a very happy welcome in behalf of the Grand Lodge, crediting to their faithfulness and vision in the years that have gone, the possession of the great charities which are their boast and glory today. Past Grand.Master GEORGE W . TYLER presents his Report on Correspondence for 1916, including reviews of sixty-four Grand Lodges, being all that were received in time for review. His review is not only a synopsis of the work of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, but in addition thereto he gives a complete analysis of Past Grand Master BURDICK'S admirable address. He cites and copies Bro. BURDICK'S "Sunday corner-stone laying decision;" and under the topic "Views of Masonry," he sums up succinctly the two views of Masonry portrayed by him in his conclusion. Under the topic "Lodge Histories," he copies briefly what Grand Secretary WILSON reports. He cites the action taken on the report of the Kansas Correspondence Committee, and states that like action was taken by Texas. He says under the heading, "New Building," as follows: " A new Grand Lodge Library and Museum Building was determined upon by the Grand Lodge. It is to cost $100,000.00. I t will be an office building of modern construction and will be built upon the site of the present building in Topeka."- Yes, Bro. TYLER, while not yet completed, it is sufficiently so as to show its perfect adaptation for the purposes for which it was constructed. Kansas thinks it a model in every respect. The Kansas Report on Correspondence receives very favorable comment, and M.'.W.'. Bro. TYLER takes.its conclusion entire, prefacing it with this credit: "Thus happily concludes his report." Under Oregon, our worthy Bro. TYLER seems to take seriously the General Grand Lodge. Don't be alarmed, Bro. T. Simply a colicky manifestation. The child has survived several attacks heretofore. In his conclusion Past Grand Master TYLER bids, his companions of the Round Table farewell, tendering them his highest appreciation and gratitude for their many courteous, kind and brotherly words, and wishes for each and all of them long life, health and happiness. We have enjoyed Bro. TYLER'S companionship at the Round Table, as we did Bro. MATTHEWS, his predecessor, for many years. Texas and Kansas have always displayed the utmost harmony, and while we shall regret Bro. TYLER'S decision to retire from a duty which has been well and faithfully performed, we welcome his successor Past Grand Master JOHN L . TERRILL to a broader field of labor. FRANK C . JONES, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Houston. W. B. PEARSON, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Waco. JOHN L . TERRILL, Correspondent, Dallas.
Next Annual, Waco, December 4, 1917.
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UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;.1917. Lodges, 20; members, 2,605; net gain, 132. Salt Lake City, January 16, 1916.
CHARLES CLIFTON GRIGGS,
M.-. W.\ Grand Master. A brief, concise, and sensible address by Grand Orator JOHN E CARVER, full of historical and educational matter, as to the object, aim and origin of the Masonic Organization, makes a good introduction to the Utah volume. Thirteen Past Grand Masters were present at the opening of Grand Lodge. The Grand Master's address is a good one. We take a brief statement: Today we stand a t the entrance of a new era. Behind we leave the pioneer ways, liardships, modes of travel, and the struggle against our enemies. Ahead, we observe a complete change; Masonry has come into its own, and, mounted upon the higliest point of the wheel of progress, it sheds its genial rays as one of the perfections of GOD.
The Grand Master begins his address with a high tribute to Grand Sword Bearer HuGO DBPREZIN, an ex-Civil War veteran, and then an Indian fighter for four years later. He entered the army of the Union as a private soldier; he emerged as a captain. " H i s voice was ever raised in behalf of love, kindness, and charity." The Grand Master had two opportunities for exaltation, and turned both down. One was to attend the General Grand at Oregon, and the other was to join a combination of the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States and Cuba in a conference " t o establish peace among the nations at war." With a most generous display of self-abnegation, self-effacement and sublime altruism he passes both on to his successor, as Grand Master wisely escaping the possibility of being: "One more unfortunate Lavish only of breath, Rashly importunate. Gone to his death."
The Grand Master recommended the adoption of a standing resolution for the appointment of a historian, whose duty it shall be to collect and compile such matters of interest as pertain to the history of the M.\ W.-. Grand Lodge of Utah, and he shall report at the next Annual Communication following his appointment. We have been hoping ever since " CHRIS"-TOPHER died, that this duty might come to M.-. W.-. Bro. SAM. H . GOODWIN, and Utah might be able to have written and recorded the inner history of the organization of its Grand Lodge of Masons. Our hopes are revived by this appointment, that research will be renewed for the sketch undoubtedly made by Bro. CHRIS DIEHL. Still if further search proves fruitless, we trust that the facts as handed down by Bro. DIEHL and others may be included in a paper by Bro. GOODWIN to complete the Utah record.
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With that as a preliminary, we believe a very interesting masonic record can be presented. Grand Master GRIGGS makes a beautiful conclusion to his address, happily using FRANCIS RIDLEY HAVERGAL'S beautiful verse: " From the mosaic as thou wilt for. me. And in thy temple pavement give it place." CORRESPONDENCE.—M.-. W.'. Bro. S. H. GOODWIN discourses with
Bro. D E W . SMITH about the variances and omissions of the B . C . Constitution from the Ancient Charges and Old Regulations, drawn without distinction upon the former by the latter, in which Bro. G. propounds conundrums—varying the perfect youth rule—"full age of twenty-one" vs. dispensation from Grand Master or Deputy Grand Master if under age of twenty-five," "clothe the lodge," etc. But there is always trouble for one who pleads the antiquity of Masonry, and at the same time insists Masonry began with the Revolutionists of 1717. • Bro. GOODWIN says:
" T h e Governor of the State, Bro. ARTHUR
CAPPER, delivered a splendid address on ' Masonry and Democracy.' They have a way in Kansas of picking men with a message for these annual addresses, and the present is no exception to the rule." Yes; the world wants the man who has a real message, and the messages of such are welcomed and published in every part of the world. Kansas has been extremely fortunate in the selection of her masonic orators. Under Vermont, we must tarry for this by Bro. GOODWIN: " M A R S H O. PERKINS for twenty-eight years the Grand Correspondent for that jurisdiction. A scholar, a man, and a Mason, he served well his day and generation. And then, as the shadows lengthened, he wearied, and fell asleep." CHAS. FRED JENNINGS, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Salt Lake City.
FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. SAM HENRY GOODWIN, P.-. G . . M.-. , Correspondent, Provo.
Next Annual, Salt Lake City, January 15, 1918.
VERMONT —1917. Lodges, 103; members, 14,533: net gain, 292. Burlington, June 13 and 14, 1917.
HENRY H . ROSS, M.-.W.-.
Grand Master. The address of Grand Master Ross is full of engrossing interest. He gave a welcome to the older brethren, saying: "Business may be transacted with strangers, but true joys of friendship are with those only who have lived and labored together." To the newcomers, "naturally the younger men," he said: " T o you and such as you belongs the future. Act faithfully your part whatever it may be, and keep in'the open where you may be found."
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He discussed intelligently and ably the English view, and the basis for its action, in the exclusion of German-born Masons from their English lodges to which they belong. B u t the Grand Lodge later concluded there was no necessity for action thereon. There is a touch of Vermont and the war in Bro. Ross's address that we must take: At a banquet tendered to Marshal JOFFBE in Boston, the New England governors were invited guests, and were called upon for brief ten minute npeeches. As our Governor and masonic brother HORACE F . GRAHAM spolfc, the Marshal lieard certain familiar names iironounced, and catcliing the import of what was said, a t the completion of the remarks rushed to the end of the table and seizing the Governor's hand, wrung it again and again. Among other things the Governor said: " O u r State is Vermont.. Our capitol city is Montpelier. Our oldest city is Vergennes. Our lalce is Cliamplain. The comer-stone of our State' University was laid by LAF'AYETTE, of whom perhaps the finest likeness stands ujion the University grounds. We are with you in this war, and we mean to see it through to the end;"
The Grand Lodge took no action in regard to the English exclusion of German merribers. The Grand Lodge of Vermont, in the death of Past Grand Master CHARLES A. CALDERWOOD and KITTRIDGE HASKINS, has lost two of its
most staunch, sterling and estimable characters. it is said:
Of the first named
He was a man of integrity, and hated a lie. In his business, in politics, and in religion, his word was the index of his lionest conviction. Colonel KITTRIDGE HASKIN.S was the fourtli in line of descent who served Ills country in military service. He served in the Civil War until disabilities received in line of duty made his resignation necessary.' •
Grand Master Ross pays a high tribute to the departed, and stops to pay a tribute to the hving Grand Master, beginning with M.'. W.'. Bro. GEORGE W . WING, " t h e eldest li-ving Past Grand Master." He begins with the remark, " Why keep all our flowers for the dead? " We note that a national flag, and also a masonic flag were authorized for the Temple. Past Grand Master HENRY H . Ross received the customary jewel. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
Grand Master CHARLES H . DARLING
presents the Report on Correspondence. Under the head of " Acacia Fraternity," Grand Master BURDICK'S comments, and the report of the special committee thereon, are fully taken; and appended thereto are the names and addresses of the colleges and universities at which such fraternities are established. There are two in Kansas: the State University at Lawrence and the Agricultural College at Manhattan; twenty-five local bodies in all. There are other articles under following topics: "Two Hundredth Anniversary;" "Burial Service, N. C . ; " "Charity;" "Decisions;" "Declaration of Independence Signers who were Masons," by Bro. VANDBRLIETH, of Nevada; "Election of Officers," by Bro. EHRHART,.of
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Nebraska; " T h e F l a g " from District of Columbia. Indiana, Illinois and J. R. DRAKE'S apostrophe; "Foreign Correspondence;"
"Great
Britain, her Dependencies, and the War;" "Masonic Homes;" "Statistics;" "Temperance;" and a table of statistics of Masonic Homes, including in all about twenty pages. DAVID A. ELLIOTT, M . \ W . ' . Grand Master, White River Junction. HENRY H. Ross, P.". G.'. M.-., R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Burlington.. CHARLES H . DARLING, P.-.G.".M.'., Grand Correspondent, Bur-
lington. Next Annual (125th), Burlington, June 12, 13, 1918.
VICTORIA—1916. Lodges, 220; members, 15,812; net gain, 592. Melbourne, March 15, 1916.
CHARLES CARTY-SALMON, M . - . W . - .
Grand Master. There was an election, the usual ceremonies attendant upon installation, and an address by the Grand Master. Part of the latter we must take: I desire to express my deep regret that tiie dark cloud of international conflict has not been dispersed. Our anticipations of a year ago, that human pain • and suffering and national loss would be intensifled and extended, fall far short of actual happenings. The ingenuity of man has been strained to its uttermost to inflict the maximum of deatli, desolation and destruction over an area never previously'affected, and though this tortured world has surely seen the worst, none can foretell the time when peace once more will reign. Victory for our Empire is more certain than over, and one can but express the hope that when it comes it will be received with the same dignified self-control as has accompanied loss and temporary disappointments. Our lodges have magnificently recognized their national duty, and our members are serving with distinction and patriotism on every field of imperial action. We know at least of 906 members of the Craft from this territory in active service. Twenty-two have died in defense of all that we hold most dear, and fourteen are still suffering from honorable wounds.
Quarterly, Melbourne, June 21, 1916. The Grand Master delivered a memorial address for the late R.'. W.\ Bro. EARL KITCHENER.
Quarterly, Melbourne, September 20, 1916, and December 20, 1916. We notice that the Grand Lodge of Victoria followed the very bad example set it by the United Grand Lodge of England in the exclusion of members from the privileges of their own lodges, because of the accident of foreign birth. CHARLES CARTY-SALMON, M.-.W.-.Grand Master, Melbourne. CHARLES JAMES BARROW, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Melbourne.
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VIRGINIA-1917. Lodges, 328; members, 26,244; net gain, 697. Richmond, February 13,14 and 15,1917.
JAMES ALSTON CABELL,
M.'.W.-. Grand Master. The solemnity of the occasion was very much enhanced by the presence of Past Grand Master HENRY BANKS, of Georgia, and W.-.Bro. CYRIL D E WYRALL, of New Jersey.
I t was not manifested, however,
until we found that the stenographer had failed to get the "pleasing remarks" in shape for the record. The Grand Master received the following congratulatory tribute from the able Committee on Grand Master's Report: We once more congratulate our Grand Master upon the successful and harmonious manner in which he has administered his great office, and we congratulate the Craft upon having had a t its head during the past year a Grand Master so able, so conscientious, and so zealous in the discharge of every duty. He has had hard work; ho has worked hard; he has done good work, true work, square work, and deserves, as he will receive, the hearty commendation of the brethren he has served so well.
Virginia, through her Committee of Past Grand Masters, presents a report that is unique. I t is based upon the character of a man who was noted for his big-heartedness. The committee furnishes a crowning epitaph in a single sentence, saying: "Never was a case of sorrow, suffering, or distress known to reach his knowledge that it did not arouse deep emotion and meet his prompt response. He remembered the Masonic Home generously and systematically. The children of his neighborhood had a standing invitation to meet at his house on Christmas. At the last one forty-two were his happy guests. And he was a bachelor who devoted his life to caring for his sisters and nieces. His seventy years were a blessing to all who came in contact with him. Such a life is an inspiration and a benediction, but beyond doubt the Master's record shows it is to be "humanity's friend."
His name was SOL. FLEISCHMAN.
CORRESPONDENCE.—Reviewing
Kansas, Bro. EGGLESTON says:
" T h e Grand Master eloquently advocated the claims of the Washington Memorial." This was responded to by the Jurisprudence Committee in equally eloquent terms, and $500 was apportioned to pay for five life memberships. He excerpts fully the "Acacia Fraternity" reference by Grand Master BuRDicK, adding: " T h e above describes one outside masonic •organization to which we would like to belong." Bro. E., approving the apron idea (excerpt District Deputy Grand Masters), says: " I f the apron idea were adopted, most lodges would take pride in presenting one when their Master or Past Master was appointed."
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H e t a k e s entire B r o . B U R D I C K ' S account of t h e h e a v y labor i n cident t o service as G r a n d Master, " t h e s e splendid words in his conclusion." Bro. (Governor) C A P P E R ' S oration d e m a n d e d consideration t o t h e extent of a page " t o these timely words on p a t r i o t i s m . " H e refers as follows t o B r o . M I L L E R ' S review of Virginia, 1 9 1 5 , (censored): As to the Kansas oyster champion, he tried hard to hold up his gastronomic reputation as a rival to Past Grand Master BAUMAN. SYDNEY SMITH, on seeing a giraffe, envied him his long throat, saying he wished he possessed onelike it with which to prolong the enjoyment of a glass of Burgundy. Our parallel is that we both envy these champions their digestion. My
digestion is all right, B r o . E., b u t if G E O R G E W A S H I N G T O N
â&#x20AC;˘were alive now a n d tried t o t h r o w t h a t dollar across t h e P o t o m a c he would find t h a t he could only negotiate four-tenths of t h e d i s t a n c e , as compared with its propelling power three years ago. Bro. E . s a y s : " A l a s , for t h e corn pone! Bro. B A U M A N ' S p a r e n t s were born in G e r m a n y . " So were ours, on one side, b u t t h e y escaped early in Virginia history, a n d their descendants have never lost t h e i r affinity for corn pone. H e n c e good digestion. He copies t h e reference t o Major C O U R T N E Y , a n d t a k e s t h e conclusion of t h e K a n s a s report. H E N R Y K . F I E L D , M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master, Alexandria. C H A R L E S A. N E S B I T T , R . - . W . - . G r a n d Secretary, R i c h m o n d . J O S E P H W . EGGLE.STON, P.'. G.'. M.'., C o r r e s p o n d e n t , R i c h m o n d . .
N e x t A n n u a l , R i c h m o n d , F e b r u a r y 12, 1918.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA--1916. Lodges, 90; m e m b e r s , 4,131; n e t gain, 2 3 . Kalgoorlie, J u l y 27, 1916. C. O. L. R I L E Y , Archbishop of P e r t h , M . \ W.v iSrand M a s t e r . T h e r e is a p o r t r a i t for frontispiece r e p r e s e n t ing t h e G r a n d M a s t e r in his khaki uniform as Chaplain-General. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r reported official visitations t o t w e n t y - t w o lodges. H e also said: We now have 32C names on the Grand Lodge Roll of Honor, and further additions are being received every week. " W e owe those brethren a debt of gratitude that we can never repay, and our duty will be to see that such service is not forgotten, but ever remembered with veneration and gratitude. I hope when we are called to deal witli the children of our brethren who have fallen on the field of honor, in cases where necessity exists, we shall emulate the example set us in the old land and not be found wanting.
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The Grand Master's address contains a splendid tribute to the late LORD KITCHENER. From it we note three lodges have been named after him—the Kitchener Lodge, at Greenwich, England; the Kitchener Lodge, at Simla, in the Punjab; and the Kitchener Lodge, at Cairo. We have always delighted in the reflection that the ARCHBISHOP OF PERTH was an ideal member of the church militant, and make proiert of the following in support of our opinion: Now here we are this evening, and we all meet brethren of various nationalities gathering together here on the gold-fields to do honor to the raen who have gone. Now, a man cannot do more than go and fight for his country, and • although it is my business and pleasure to speak as a rule on behalf of peace, still I cannot help remembering that peace may bo purchased by cowardice; peace may be purchased at the expense of other people; peace may be purchased because we are too lazy to defencl the right; and I thank GOD that our race has risen loyally to the greatness of the opportunity, to the magnificence of the demand to fight for honor, flght for the weak, fight for our blood, flght for our own homes and those we love; and when the call came our men trooped earnestly and quickly to the banner.
But we cannot take all the Bishop said. We are glad to note that he belongs to the same peace society that has always commanded an immense enrollment of Masons in this country—Masons ready and willing to fight for it. • . ' Grand Lodge on their feet joining in. an expression of "hearty good wishes and a fervent hope for a safe return in health and strength after a successful voyage," the Grand Master said he did not think anyone ought to be thanked for "doing his best:" I look at it this way: I know what has been done in Belgium, and I would rather than anything that happened iu Belgium should happen in ray family, and .1 think if all of us looked at it that way, there would be no internal troubles. Everything would be forgotten in the one earnest and magniflcont endeavor to <:rush a power which can be guilty of the horrible crimes which have been perpetrated by our enemies during the last two years.
We note by the record that while en route to the arrny, the Grand Master-Chaplain-General's steamship on which he was journeying, the Iverna, was torpedoed in the Mediterranean; but he is reported safe and well. April 20, 1917. The Grand Representative of Kansas R.-. W.-. Bro. Rev. F . S. FINCH, Past Senior Grand Warden, was presented to the M.'.W.-. Grand Master. While the brethren stood to order in reverential attitude, the names were called of thirty-three brethren who had given up their lives for their country in the great war, during which time the organist played the 'Dead'March in Saul.' " The anniversary festival was held in a large banqueting hall after close of Grand Lodge. His Excellency,.M.-.W.-. Bro. Sir WM. ELLISONMACARTNEY, Past Grand Master of Tasmania, was cordially welcomed.
1917-18.
CORRESPONDENCE—WEST
VIRGINIA.
CORRESPONDENCE.—J. D. STEVENSON, chairman.'
375
There is a
Report on Correspondence, but nothing except initials attached to the various reports to indicate any other member except the chairman was responsible therefor, and as Kansas has no place in the report, there is no chance for a guess on our part as to the other members than chairman. We, therefore, must be content with our general review. C. O. L. RILEY, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Perth. J. D. STEVENSON, R.-.W.-. Grand Secretary, Perth.
WEST VIRGINIA —1916. Lodges, 150; members, 19,693; net gain, 865. Huntington, November 15, 1916.
T. WILBUR HENNEN, M . - . W . \
•Grand Master. The Grand Master appointed a Masonic Home Ways and Means Committee in April, 1916, that reported at this session of Grand Lodge. The committee's report provided for the establishment of " t h e West Virginia Henry Krug Masonic Home, for the care, maintenance, and support of indigent brother Master Masons and their widows and orphans, and the education of residents thereof, who may be minors under the age of twenty-one years, which Home shall be conducted always according to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by this Grand Lodge or promulgated under its direction or under its authority." The Henry Krugg benefaction for the Home was $150,000.00. The legal title to all property belonging to or used for said institution shall be vested in the Board of Trustees incorporated under authority of the Grand Lodge. The sum of $25,000 was set apart from the treasury of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of purchasing and adequately equipping land to be purchased for said Home, and in addition thereto, and for like purposes, an assessment was ordered made and collected for, and during the year 1916-1917 and two masonic years thereafter, a sum equivalent to a per capita tax of one dollar per annum per member of subordinate lodges, respectively, to be paid into Grand Lodge treasury at each Annual Communication in 1917, 1918 and 1919. The appropriations by Grand Commandery, Grand Chapter and Grand Lodge are expected to furnish $120,000 tor the purchase and •equipment of the Home. As we read the report, the Home will have intact a large part, if not all, of the " Henry Krug " benefaction as a permanent fund, to which doubtless large additions will be made thereafter. Past Grand Masters ROBERT WHITE, GEORGE HATCH, WILLIAM
•G. BENNETT and N E I L ROBINSON having died since the last Annual •Communication, appropriate addresses in their memory were given.
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CORRESPONDENCE—WISCONSIN.
February,
On m o t i o n of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W A L K E R , a c o m m i t t e e w a s charged w i t h t h e d u t y of procuring a s u i t a b l e memorial t a b l e t in m e m ory a n d in c o m m e n d a t i o n of t h e spirit of c h a r i t y a n d b r o t h e r l y love displayed b y B r o . H E N R Y K R U G G in his bequest t o G r a n d Lodge. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r G. W . A T K I N S O N furnishes, as c u s t o m a r y , t h e Correspondence R e p o r t for West Virginia. H e refers t o G r a n d M a s t e r B U R D I C K as follows: A very excellent portrait of Bro. WILLIAM L . BURDICK, the presiding M.-. W.'. Grand M aster of the present session, appears at the beginning of the volume of Proceedings. He is probably of middle age or thereabouts, and is evidently a man of parts. He is a lawyer of distinction, having written several law books that are recognized as authorities in the State courts of Kansas. H e refers to his corner-stone decision as follows: One of these two decisions was in holding that Sunday is not an appropriate day, as a matter of masonic policy, for the laying of corner-stones under masonic auspices. I may add that West Virginia some three or four years ago rendered this same sort of a decision. Churches may lay their corner-stones on the Lord's day, but Masons dechne so to do. • H e a d d s : I excerpt one of t h e closing paragraphs of B r o . BuRDICK'S s t r o n g address, which I fully endorse; taking, " M a s o n r y is a life of service, of d u t y , a n d of l o v e , " e t c . H e c o m m e n d s highly G o v e r n o r C A P P E R ' S able oration on " M a s o n r y a n d D e m o c r a c y , " a n d s a y s : " I excerpt o n e of his prophetic p a r a g r a p h s ; " t a k i n g consecration " t o t h e eternal principles of a governm e n t of t h e people, b y t h e people, a n d for t h e people. Our great peril is here a t h o m e . " A n d t h e n he t a k e s " t h e closing p a r a g r a p h of his forceful a d d r e s s . " C H A R L E S E . C A R R I G A N , M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master, Moundsville. J O H N M . C O L L I N S , P.-. G.". M . - . , R.-. W.'. Secretary, C h a r l e s t o n . G E O R G E W . ATKINSON, P . - . G . - . M . - . , Correspondent, Charleston.
N e x t Annual, P a r k e r s b u r g , N o v e m b e r 14, 1917.
WISCONSIN —1917. Lodges, 277; m e m b e r s , 33,299; n e t gain, 1,433. Milwaukee, J u n e 12, 1917. C Y R U S S . S T O C K W E L L , M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master. After a n excellent s t a t e m e n t of t h e war situation, t h e G r a n d M a s t e r says: I t is now too late for discussing the causes which drew us into the war. The time has come for action, not criticism. Our country needs the support of every citizen, and we, as members of this great fraternity, should not fail to come to its assistance with all our resources, moral, financial, and physical. Let us forget that we are partisans of any party. In fact, forget that we have a political creed, and remember only this, that the allegiance which we owe to our country is second only t o that which we owe t o our GOD, and that the eyes of the world are upon us.
1917-18.
CoBBESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WISCONSIN.
377
We find in the record of Proceedings a letter from Bro. JONATHAN H. EVANS, a veteran of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge, as the letter clearly shows. He knew personally over seventy years ago Rev. B. T. KAVANAUGH, then of Plattsville, who took a prominent part in the organization of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin,"and was the first Grand Master of the State. He says: It has been ray privilege to meet and become acquainted with each and every one of his successors. Of all these notable brethren, I cannot recall a single exception who did not fill his position with credit to himself and honor to the Craft.
Truly a notable record. lows:
Bro. JONATHAN bears testimony as fol-
A membership of near sixty-four years has convinced me that the great Order of Masonry was wisely founded. An Order that knows no creed except the "fatherhood of G O D " and the "brotherhood of man." * * * Mykindly greetings to my brethren of the Grand Lodge. I wish all may have a pleasant time, and that all legislation may Inure to the good of the Order.
We note with pleasure that the long-time servitor of the Grand Lodge still has a lively appreciation and regard for his brethren, and the Institution with which he has been so long identified. We find a very complete report of the Masonic Home Committee, with an excellent code of Rules and Regulations for the management of the Home. The Board of Directors consists of ten members each, of whom shall be a Master Mason affiliated with some lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction, or a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, affiliated with some subordinate chapter in Wisconsin. We are inclined to the opinion that the Board, as well as the Grand Lodge after limited experience will be disposed to reduce the membership of the Directorate, following the experience of other Boards of like character. The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence wisely declined to interfere with or hamper the freedom of lodges in the matter of building a Masonic Temple, to such an extent as to require plans therefor to be submitted to, and approved by the Grand Lodge. We notice that Bro. ALDRO JENKS' edict, submitted last year, is now in force. A copy of the following edict will be sent with the usual notice to each lodge for next year: Besolcad, That any lodge failing to be represented at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge be fined ten dollars therefor, without such failure is excused by the Grand Lodge, such sum to be charged up to the lodge by the Grand Secretary.
We think this will bring the inefficients to time, provided the edict is required to be read in open lodge by the Secretary. Bro. MANFRED C . MEYER, Worshipful- Master, and Independence
Lodge No. 80, held their annual picnic at the Masonic Home at Dons-
378
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WISCONSIN.
.
February.
man, and Bro. MEYER was so impressed with Bro. VAN BRUNT'S munifi-
cent gift to Grand Lodge that he sent a donation of five dollars to Grand Lodge, expressing the wish that the thirty-three thousand members of the Grand Jurisdiction could do the same. CORRESPONDENCE.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS precedes
his report with a brief account of his work as correspondent, from which we excerpt the following: The present report is the twentieth of its kind which we have prepared for the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, and one-fifth of a century has passed away since we took our seat a t the Hound Table. It seems but a brief period, and we can hardly realize that this can be the case. "Behold how swiftly the sands run and how rapidly our lives are drawing to a close." Of all the reviewers in the United States then engaged in the task, only two are still using their pens and abilities in this line of work, namely, Bros. MILLER, of Kansas, and ATKINSON, of West Virginia. They, however, have not been in continuous service, but for several years other writers performed the task before they resumed the work, so that, as far as we are now advised, we have been longer in continuous service than any other Correspondence writer of tlie United States. * * *
We cannot.take the banquet and first course reference. It was in Wisconsin where compulsory acceptance of the first course originated or occurred. Kansas for 1917 receives the customary courteous treatment accorded Kansas. Bro. J . notes t h a t our Kansas brethren are about to erect a new building for Grand Lodge purposes, noting cost and conveniences. The destruction of the Kansas Masonic Home, and, "sadder than all," the "number of lives.lost at the time," receive mention. We cannot close without recording our delight and satisfaction in noting that Wisconsin has been enabled to line up with the other great jurisdictions of the United States as a supporter of organized Masonic Charity through the Masonic Home plan. We trust that the Craft will each and all take an interest in the Home, following Bro. MEYER'S example, or other plan or method, for supplementing the splendid start made in the Grand Jurisdiction of Wisconsin by Bro. VAN BRUNT'S notable benefaction. WILLARD S . GRISWOLD, M . - . W . ' . Grand Master, Waukesha. WILLIAM W . PERRY, R.-.W.". Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO JENKS, Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 11, 1918.
1917-18.
CouRESPONDENCE—WYOMING.
379
WYOMING—1916. (See 1917 for figures.) Sheridan, September 13 and 14,1916. W. H. DICKINSON, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. In beginning his address, the Grand Master refers to the desire expressed by Grand Lodge hitherto in a resolution that Bro. ADRIAN J. PARSHALL prepare a history of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. That he was notified by letter of the resolution, and again a pereonal request was conveyed in behalf of Grand Lodge. "Bro. PARSHALL after carefully considering reported that, on account of health, he would be unable to prepare the data." It is much to be regretted that Bro. PARSHALL was unable to assurne the onerous duty. From the character of his literary work hitherto, there can be no question that the failure to obtain his services for the duty will be a great loss to the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. The Grand Master was asked: "Can a person holding a dimit fifteen years old petition for affiliation?"' He replied: " T h a t the age of a dimit does not affect its validity." We knew a case in Kansas once just a little bit different. A Kansas Past Grand Master was once waited upon by one whom he had known in a general way as a resident of the State or city for over a quarter of a century, who, coming into his private office, took out a small pocketbook, and from an inner receptacle took out a paper.and handed it to him, saying: "You never knew that I had that before, did you?" "No," was the response, as the holder of the dimit wondered what possible object had induced its late resurrection by its owner. " W h a t would you do with i t ? " asked the owner? " Have you ever shown this to any one else of late years? " " N o , " was the response. "Well, if I were in your place," he said to the owner of the dimit, " I would put that back in the place where you have kept it"—handing it back to the owner—and never say anything about it to any one;" adding with emphasis, " I won't." Wyoming "devotes not exceeding five hundred dollars in any one year to its Grand Master for the amount of actual fare in lieu of mileage, when visiting lodges on official business connected with his office, and— in attendance at the annual meeting of the Grand Masters of the United States." As SHAKESPEARE SO fitly says: "Now, in the names of all the gods at once. Upon what meat doth this our CAESAR feed. That he is grown so great? Age, thou art shamed.*' CORRESPONDENCE.—The report is furnished JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, his second effort.
by R.-.W.-. P"^
380
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WYOMING.
February,
He excerpts from Grand Master BURDICK'S address the part Kansas Masons took in the erection and upbuilding of this great State. He makes further large and liberal excerpts from the address. The excerpts taken form an excellent epitome of the scope and substance of Grand Master BURDICK'S address. HERBERT J. KING, M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Laramie.
JoEPH W. LOWNDES, R.-. W.-. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Lander. Next Annual, Cheyenne, September 12j 1917.'
WYOMING-1917. Lodges, 34; members, 3,701; net gain, 183. Cheyenne, September 12, 1917. HERBERT J. KING, M.-.W.-. Grand Master. A portrait of M.-.W.-. Grand Master T. BI.AKB KENNEDY, the Grand Master-elect, forms frontispiece. At the opening the American flag was brought in, the members standing at attention and singing in unison the " Star Spangled Banner." The flag was then displayed in the Grand East. Bro. R. H. REPATH performed the welcoming act, introducing ".the attractions of our fair city," and Grand Orator O. 0 . NARWICK, responded to the welcome, the entire ceremony showing a very commendable absence of all attempts at bloviation. In the opening of his address the Grand Master makes the usual reference to the war, and takes but few words to indicate the duty of American citizenship: " W e are either for the flag or against it," he says tersely, "and it well defines a Mason's creed and a Mason's duty." The Grand Master pays a beautiful and loving tribute to the Junior Grand Warden, HARRY C . SNYDER, who died during his term of office. The Grand Master reports the receipt in October, 1916, of an invitation from the Grand Master of Oregon to attend a conference of Grand Masters of the United States in Portland, Oregon, in May, 1917Accepting the invitation, later in April, 1917, he received a letter from the Grand Master of Oregon, withdrawing the overtures for a Grand Lodge conference, in view of the alarming lack of interest on the part of the majority of the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States. It was a bad year to organize a General Grand Lodge. Subject to ratification by the Grand Lodge, the Grand Master subscribed the sum of $1,000 to the Red Cross war relief fund, which later was referred t o the Finance Committee, by whom it was heartily endorsed and the report of the committee adopted as read. Emphasizing the fact that " t h e first duty of every Mason is loyalty to the country of his birth or adoption, the Grand Master issued a circular letter ordering every lodge in the'jurisdiction to procure and display in theii- lodge room the flag of our country."
1917-18.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WYOMING.
381
By special report of Jurisprudence Committee, it presented a resolution, which was adopted, providing that the ceremony of displaying the flag be made a part of the opening ceremony of each subordinate lodge. On report of R.\ W.". Bro. J. M. LOWNDES, Committee on Correspondence, declined to accept the protest of the Grand Lodge Regional of the Philippines as any reason for severing the relations now existing with the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, and recommended that the protest be disregarded. Report was adopted. The Grand Lodge presented Past Grand Master HERBERT J. KING with a Past Grand Master's jewel. R.'. W.'. Bro. J. M. LOWNDES presents the Correspondence Re-
port. Nearly two pages are devoted to a synopsis of and excerpts from the address of Grand Master LAMB, the latter including all the decisions of Grand Master LAMB. He notes the absence of Wyoming. So did we, Bro. LOWNDES. Later, appearing when the effects of the old office building were taken out of winter storage, until erection of new building. Pardon the unavoidable delay. We send you a double header this year in token of the Kansas desire to " get there" ultimately.. [By the way, Bro. LOWNDES, before you plan for a new masonic ofHce building in Wyoming come and see the Kansas Administration Building, Library and Museum.] The conclusion of the 1917 report is taken entire. Bro. LOWNDES closes his excellent review with a poem by an unknown author, the last stanza of which we take: " Do something for somebody always, Whatever may be your creed; There's nothing on earth can help you So much as a kindly deed."
T. Bi.AKE KENNEDY, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Cheyenne. J. M. LOWNDES, R.-.W.". Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
Lander. Next Annual, Laramie, September 11, 1918.
832
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONCLUSION.
February,
CONCLUSION. The year just completed has been a strenuous one for Freemasonry in every part of the world. It has demanded more of sympathy, sacrifice, and service, than any year known to the members of the Craft now living, or any previous year known to, the Craft by its history or traditions. All the great calls upon the sympathies and benevolences of the Nations of the World fade into insignificance when compared to the requirements for help in the general war in which the world has been engaged for over three years past. The demands of distressed humanity have been of nation, continent, and world-wide scope; and humanity, forgetting creed, color, race, in fact, every barrier to her benefactions, has heard the call and responded generously and lavishly thereto, causing a renewal of our faith that GOD reigns, and all is well with His worl.d. Confidently we await the result, which Masonry is assured will be a world-wide acceptance and accord in the masonic creed-of the Fatherhood of GoD and Brotherhood of Man. Fraternally submitted, MATTHEW M .
MILLER,
Committee.
383
CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
1917-18.
CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX. Xiatest G r a n d L o d g e statistics of mem]>ersliip, showing latent n e t g a i n . P r e p a r e d for t h e F e b n i a r y . 1918. r e p o r t by P a s t Gr.ind M a s t e r M A T T H E W M . MiLLEK, K a n s a s C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence. U N I T E D STATES MASONIC M E M B E R S H t P . Grand
No. of Lodges.
Lodge.
Ohio*
R h o d e Island*
Utah
:
540 24 565 379 132 110 22 34 243 661 64 858 564 529 416 593 227 200 110 262 439 264 378 039 104 270 23 80 199 45 801 437 114 540 441 142 497 38 42 39 268 143 - 402 901 20 103 328 203 1.50 277 34 15,038
•Figures, 1917.
Year.
1916 1917 1916 1916 1917 1917 1916 1916 1917 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1918 1916 1917 1917 1916 1916 1917 1917 1917 1916-17 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1916 1917 1917 1917 1910 1917 1916-17 1916 1917 1917 1910 1917 1917 1917 1916 1917 1917 1917 1917 1916 1917 1910-17
Latest Report. 29.681 2.876 21,436 60,384 19.123 26.904 2.698 10.526 13,364 42.749 5.112 157.208 77.847 56.592 48.157 44.437 18.314 31.855 17.800 72,499 86.993 33.766 20.407 70.144 9,902 25.04.4 2.032 11.111 44.381 3.737 203.716 25.910 10.608 114.293 29.520 15.204 120.546 1,839 2,000 9,832 17.397 12.226 29.258 68.324 2.005 14..533 26.244 22.573 19.693 33.299 3.701 1.850,570
Net GOMl. . 1,085 208 670 2.634 948 977 149 355 640 1,252 307 • . 9,153 4,127 2.023 2.473 3 .050 .546 527 665 2.245 4.442 1.752 133 3.291
921 1.380 55 53 2.124 173 6.293 880 613 7,2,54 965 425 5.080 1.128 382 364 017 .522 958 2.515 132 292 097 875 805 1.433 183 72.432
Net Loss.
384
COBBESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
February,
GRAND LODGES I N FOREIGN COUNTRIES RECOGNIZED T H E GRAND L O D G E OF KANSAS. Grand
Lodge.
No. of Lodges.
Year.
Latest lieport.
Net Gain.
93 79 453
1916-17 1917 1916
7.513 7,083 63,477
2,415
lOG
1916-17 1917 1910 1917
6,907
717
42f> • 77
. 7,393
152
17 39 263 205 73 15 60 69
1917 1916-17 1916 1916 1917 1917 1916-17 1916
1.139 3,806 22,465 13,622 0,927 881 8,491 2,510
121 959 187 7227 238 220
125
1917
7,618
501
77 31 220 90
1917 1917 1916 1916
6,020 a b o u t 400 .,..15,8.12 . 4,131
592 23
'
347
BY
Net Loss.
93
Cliilet Cuba
M e x i c o (Y.-.G.-.lj.-.)
S a l v a d o r , C. A t
Total
foreign
U . S. t o t a l s
momber-
163
2,521
186,795
6,734 103
2,521 15,038
186.795 1,850,570
6,631 72,432
17,559
2,037,305
79.063
*FJKures 1917. fjjodces n o t r e p o r t i n g . J N o figures given.
10
103
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL A P P E N D I X . U N I T E D STATES AND F O R E I G N MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P . Prepared by M.'.W.-. MATTHEW M . MILLKB, Kansas Correspondent. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
Utah
29,081 2,876 21,436 60,384 19,123 26,954 2-,098 10,520 13,304 42,740 5,112 157,208 77,847 50,592 48,157 44,437 18,314 31,855 17,800 72,499
4,893 828 4,015 13,816 6,086 10,173 1,273 3,.572 2,740 9,842 1,442 45,373 20,627 14,634 11,700 9,831 4,257 10,960 4,268 25,018
86,993 33,706 20,467 70,144 9,902 25,044 2,032 11,111 44,381 3,737 203,716 25,910 10,608 114,293 29,520 15,204 120,540 1,839 2,000 9,832 17,397 12,226 29,258 68,324 2,005 14.533 26,244 22,57319,693 33,299 3,701
25,691 10,297 4,197 16,016 2,600 6,240 505 4,578 8,371 1,171 42,077 4,187 3,048 44,590 6,100 4,203 35,964
1,851,070
Total membership U. S. A
Grand Chapler.
1,851,070
*No returns. tLast returns. {General Grand Council subordinate. "JSee Massachusetts and Rhode Island. §Grand Encampment subordinate. ?Grand Encampment subordinate.
Grand Council.
Grand Comd'y.
1,099
2,367
538 3,317 1,377 6,540
1,427 7,883 3,557 4,350
410 1,784
1,005 1,529 4.138
10,268 10,669 3,125 2,128 2,026 72S 5,096 1,883 •9,515
20,350 8,585 8,084 6,021 5,2''9 1,242 5,898 2,300
542
8,9"42 1,707 2,376 3,479 394 1,908
t
?
If
19,007 9,980 5,059 2,128 7,514 1,512 3,023
7,584 025 328 19,690 1,581 911 6,951
2,833« 3,710 t727 23,607 2,117 1,740 19,714 2,954 2,033 25,282
4.803 3,297 3, 17 5,846 21.616 749 4,599 7,801 4,730 7,437 12,520 1,021
2,961 1,3?! 688 1,230 19,193
1[ 1,790 2,143 2,072 6,897
1,453
2,859 3,765 2,573 4,450 5,886
501,850 1,047
151,389
502,897
152,921
2,717 1,434
491
1,337 3,94
754
1,532
252,405 1,463 253,868
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;APPENDIX.
February,
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand Lodge.
Chile C o s t a Rica. C. A
7,513 7,083 03,477 6.967 7,393
M e x i c o ( y o r k Grand Lodge)....
N o v a Scotia Quebec Queensland Salvador, C. A Scotland
Grand Council.
Grand Chapter.
1,139 3,806 22,46.5 13,622 6,927 881 8,491 2,.510
*
7,618 * 6,020 400 15,812 4,131
* * * *
VS.388
* * t
923 1,612 1.548
* * * * * * * 1,000 * 1,743
186,795 1,851,070
35,933 502,897
2,037,865
538,830
*No returns, tLast returns. {General Grand Chapter subordinate. ?Estimate. ^Sec Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * .* * * * * * * * * * *
1,737
18,982
Grand Comd'y.
* * * * * 4.108* * * * * * ** * * ** * * * * *
8,074
12.182 253.S6S .
152,921
266,050
INDEX TO VOLUME XVII 1916-1918 ' Acacia Fraternity— " PAGE Reference to. . .• 32, 109 Report of Special Committee., 137 Allowance, additional, to chairman Committee on Correspondence. . . 380 Alphabetical List of Lodges 188, 424, 690 Amendments to By-Laws— 58. District Deputies , 643 • 86. Reimbursement in Charity 144 115. Dimission; Certificate 377 117. Public Ceremonies 143 Annual Addresses of Grand Masters— M.-. W.-. William L. Burdick 23 M.-. W.-. Giles H. Lamb 271 M.-. W.-. Charles E. Lobdell.. 498 Appeal— Harold E. Hubbard vs. Carbondale Lodge No. 70 278, 378 Apron for District Deputy Grand Masters. 137 Appointive Grand Officers— Installed 28, 148, 383,' 503, 649 Portraits 210, 446, 712 Appropriations 147, 382, 648 Arma Lodge No. 408, constituted under charter •. .30, 58 Association of Past Grand Masters, proceedings at annual meetings, 245, 275, 749 Attendance at Annual Communications, recapitulation of. . . .21, 269, 476 Benson, Alfred W., death of Biographical Sketches— M.-. W.-. William L. Burdick M.-. W.-. Giles H. Lamb.' M.-. W.-. Charles E. Lobdell W.-. John C. Ketcheson Bonds owned by Grand Lodge, list of. Books of Annual Returns Brown, Bestor G., P.'. G.". M..— Death of Memorial Page
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Death of : 630 Memorial Page 723 Burdick, Daniel P., elected Superintendent Masonic Home , 45 Burdick, William L., P.'. G/. M..— Annual Address as Grand Master 23 Biographical Sketch. 211 Jewel presented . . . . ' . 142 Portrait Frontispiece Proc. WW By-Law Adopted— 170. Transfer of Membership • 377 By-Laws, Amendments to— 58. District Deputies . . .' 643 86. Reimbursement in Charity 144 115. Dimis.sion ; Certificate '. 377 117. Public Ceremonies. 143 By-Laws disapproved, of Hancock Lodge No. 311 279, 378
Capper, Arthur— Appointed Grand Orator ' Address of as Grand Orator Carr, Erasmus T., P . . G.-. J.-. W.-.— Death of '.,..• Report of Necrology Committee Memorial Page Chandler, Charles H., P . . G.-.'M.-.— Death of Memorial Page ' Chanute— Petition for new lodge at .' Petition for new lodge at, denied Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., reports of Committee on, 132,368, Charters Destroyed by Fire— Chase Ix)dge No. 247 . .30, . Kincaid Lodge No. 338 273, Lane Lodge No. 339 Quenemo Lodge No. 270 273, Charters— Faded, restored 60, 295, Original, on file in Grand Lodge Library 60, 296, Charters Granted— Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell Ensign Lodge No. 413, Ensign . King David Lodge No. 416, Chanute Morland Lodge No. 414, Morland Perry Lodge No. 415, Perry
29 Ill 25 123 217 631 725 59 136 635 59 295 532 295 533 533 641 371 375 373 374
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Charters Granted—Continued. PAGE Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs 641 Wilmore Lodge No. 412, Wilmore 132 • Chase Lodge No. 247, duplicate charter issued 30 Climax Lodge No. 411, constituted under charter 30, 58 Codell Lodge No. 418— Dispensation issued. : 532 Charter granted 641 Committee on Correspondence, additional allowance to chairman.... 380 Committees, Standing— Appointed 149, 384, 650 Serving... .: , .' 22, 270, 497 Complete Summary of Membership. . . 172, 408, 674 Corner-stones Laid— At Atchison, Masonic Temple 94 At Cedar Vale, Masonic Hall .' 587 At Downs, Masonic Temple 95 At Emporia, Y, M. C. A. Building 92 At Emporia,, addition to Masonic Tfimnle 92 At Herington, Masonic Temple 89 At Horton, Baptist Church. 87 At Hoxie, Court House 590 At Larned, Court House 593 At RoUa, Pubhc School Building 90 At Sedan, Court House ..*... 588 At Topeka, Masonic Grand Lodge Office Building 327 At Wa-Keeney, Masonic Hall 91 At Weir City, Pubhc School Building 326 At Wichita, Kansas Masonic Home 591 Correspondence, reports of Committee on 126, 367, 635 Correspondence Committee, additional allowance to chairman 380 Correspondence Reviews See Appendix Council of Administration, reports of 97, 331, 595 Credentials, reports of Committee on 5, 253, 481 Davis, Harvey 0., appointed Lecturer Deaths, lists of Decisions of Grand Masters— M.-. W.-. Wilham L. Burdick. M.-. W.-. Giles H. Lamb R.-. W.-. William I. Stuart .-.• Dedication of Masonic Temple— ' At Olathe Defunct Lodges, list of Delinquent Lodges, list of.... . .• Delinquent Lodges, Masonic Home Fund— List of -.• . . ...... .
274 220, 453, 727 43, 142 277, 376 .514, 599 •. 31 199, 435, 701 67, 301, 544 521
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Delinquent Lodges, Masonic H o m e Fund—Continued. PAGE Special Committee appointed 600 Report of Special Committee 644 D e p u t y G r a n d Master's Report, 1918— Change in District Boundaries • 507 Corner-stones.. . .,. 505 Discipline , •. . 507 District Deputies and District Meetings .506 Installation of Grand Officers 503 Investment of Funds in Liberty Bonds 514 Lodges Constituted 504 Lodges U. D : 504 Masonic Parades a n d Patriotic Demonstrations '. 508 Military Lodges U . D . . . 514 Masonic Home F u n d 516 Requests for Special Dispensations t h a t were Denied 513 Special Dispensations 504 Disbursements of Grand Lodge 75, 313, 566 Dispensation for New Lodge Continued— Sharon Springs N o . 417 ., 373 Dispensations, Special, issued ' 279 Dispensations Issued for New Lodges— Codell Lodge, at Codell 532 Ensign Lodge, at Ensign .272,.294 King David Lodge, at C h a n u t e '. . ; 272, 295 Morland Lodge, a t M o r l a n d . . .'. 272, 295 Perry Lodge, at Perry 272, 295 Sharon Springs Lodge, a t Sharon Springs 272, 295 Wilmore Lodge, a t Wilmore 30, 59 District D e p u t y Grand Masters— Appointed 63 Apron for 137 Lists of, and Districts. 151, 386, 652 Present a t Annual Communication 6, 254, 482 Provided with filing cases . 61 Remuneration of, report of Special Committee on 137 Districts, Masonic, changes in 62 Duplicate Charters issued— Chase Lodge No. 247 .' 30, 59 Kincaid Lodge N o . 338 273, 295 Lane Lodge No. 339 .' , 532 Quenemo Lodge N o . 270 295 Election of Grand Officers Elective Grand Officers from Organization Ensign Lodge No. 413— Dispensation issued
141, 379, 645 202, 438, 704 294
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. Ensign Lodge No. 413—Continued. PAGE Charter granted 371 Constituted 530 Eppstein, Mayer, installed Grand Junior Steward 503 Exemplification of Work a t Grand Lodge...-. 131, 355, 634 Exhibit " T " — T a b l e showing receipts and disbursements for several years ' 84, 312, 586 Expelled, hst of -.173, 409, 675 Expenses and Revenue, estimated 66, 300, 543 Faded Charters restored 60, 295, Filing Cases provided District D e p u t y Grand Masters Finance and Property, reports of Committee on 145, 380, Financial reports of Grand Secretary 68, 302, Fitch, Thomas G., Secretary Masonic Home Board, reports of, 101, 357, 362, France, Grand Lodge Nationale, etc., request for recognition denied.. Fuller, David B., P . . G . . M . . — D e a t h of '. •. Report of Necrology Committee Memorial Page
533 61 646 545 601 368 25 124 219
Gould, Robert Freke— Notified of Grand Lodge action 61 D e a t h of 61 Suggested donation to widow, a n d action on 61, 139, 296 Grand Lodge Office and Library Building— Statement of Grand Master Burdick 48 Report of Council of Administration 98 Reference to Special Committee recommended 110 Special Committee appointed Ill Report of Special Committee on. .-. 139 Appropriation for 140 Assessment on Membership 141 Additional ground purchased 282, 332 Contract let for removal old building ', . . 332 Contract let for erection of new building 332 Corner-stone Laid 327 Photographic Views of See Inserts 1918 Proc. Grand Lodge of Panama, request for recognition deferred 635 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries, hsts of 204, 440, 706 Grand Lodge Regional of Phihppines, protest. . . . ; 127 Grand Master's Address, 1916— Changes in Districts 37 Copy of Charter 30 D e a t h of Alfred W. Benson ' ' 26
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Grand Master's Address, 1916—Continued. PAGE D e a t h of R / . W / . Erasmus T. Carr 25 D e a t h of M.-. W.". David B . Fuller 25 Dedication of Masonic Halls '. 31 District Deputies. 37 District Meetings 40 General Condition of Lodges 41 Grand Lodge Office Building 48 Grand Orator Appointed 29 Grand Representatives Appointed 29 In Memoriam 24 Installing of Grand Officers 28 Laying of Corner-stones " 30 Lodges Under Dispensation • 30 New Lodges Constituted ' 30 Official Visitations 34 Relations with Other Grand Jurisdictions 26 Sixtieth Annual Communication 23 Special Dispensations 34 T h e Acacia Fraternity 32 T h e George Washington National Memorial Association 31 The Masonic Home . 44 The Officers of t h e Grand Lodge 28 Grand Master's Address, 1917— Appeal " • 278 . By-Laws 279 Changes of Laws 278 Charters Destroyed .' 273 Decisions.. 277 Discipline 275 Dispensations 279 District Deputy Grand Masters 274 District Meetings 274 Grand Orator • 273 Grand Representatives. .: '. 273 Lecturer 274 Lodges Chartered and Lodges U. D 272 Lodge .Visitations.., .'. . : •. -282 Masonic Grand Lodge Building 280 M.-. W.-. William Mitchell Shaver. 272 Other Grand Jurisdictions 275 . Purchase of Additional Ground for Grand Lodge Building. . . . . . 282 Special Communications 273 The Masonic Home . 285 T h e Membership 271 Grand Master's Address, 1918— Deaths -. 500
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Grand Master's Address, 1918—Continued. PAGE Masonic Grand Lodge Building 499 Masonic Home 500 Tribute to Deputy Grand Master 498 Grand Officers— Elective, since Organization 202, 438, 704 Elected 141, 379, 645 Installed 28, 148, 383, 503, 649 Postoffice Addresses of 2, 250, 478 Present at Annual Communication 5, 253, 481 Grand Officers' Reports, reports of Committee on 107, 333, 597 Grand Orator.s appointed 29, 273 Grand Representatives— Appointed and Commissioned 29, 63, 273, 298, 535 Introduced and welcomed 4, 252, .481 Of Kansas near other Grand Lodges 206, 442, 708 Of Other Grand Lodges near Kansas 208, 444, 710 Present at Annual Communications 6, 254, 483 Grand Secretary's Certificates issued 65, 299, 537 Grand Secretary's Report, 1916— Annual Reports 66 Book of List of Regular Lodges 60 Charters 57 Changes in Synopsis of Returns 65 Copy of Charter 59 Disposition of Appeals Last Year 61 District Deputy Grand Masters :..... 63 Estimated Revenue and Expenses 66 Filing Cases for District Deputy Grand Masters. 61 Financial Reports 68 Grand Representatives 63 Grand Secretary's Certificates 65 Historical Registry and Abstract 57 History-of Lodges 63 Lodges Under Dispensation .• 59 Masonic Districts 62 Official Circulars 65 Proceedings 1915 .' 57 Petition to. change Name of Virgil Lodge .No. 301 to Hamilton Lodge No. 301 65 Restoration of Charters 59 Robert Freke Gould 61 Safes '. 59 Summary for 1915 67 Volume XVI. 57 Warrant Account 75
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Grand Secretary's Report, 1917— PAGE Annual Reports 301 Bicentenary of t h e Ancient Grand Lodge of England 297 Charter Issued 294 Copies of Charters 295 E s t i m a t e d Revenue and Expenses.' 300 Exhibit " T " . . . . 312 Financial Reports 302 Grand Representatives 298 Grand Secretary's Certificates , 299 Historical Registry and Abstract 294 History of Lodges '. , 298 Lodges Under Dispensation \ 294 - Masonic Districts 297 . . . N a m e of Virgil Lodge No. 301 changed to Hamilton Lodge No. • 301.. : • 297 Official Circulars.:. 299 Proceedings 1917 294 Restoration of Charters. .' 295 ' Robert Freke Gould • .• 296 Safes : .....296 S u m m a r y for 1916 ' 301 W a r r a n t Account 313 - Grand Secretary's Report, 1918— Annual Reports :...'......•. 543 Binding Volume X V I I : , . . . . : . ' . 530 Books of Annual R e t u r n s 540 Charters Issued ' •. 530 - Comparison of Membership to Population 540 Copies of Charters 532 E s t i m a t e d Revenue and Expense •..•. 543 Exhibit " T " .: .'. . 586 Financial Reports .' 545 Grand Representatives. . ..; .-. 535 Grand Secretary's Certificates 537 Historical Registry and A b s t r a c t . .....' 530 History of Lodges 535 List of Regular Lodges 540 Lodges Under Dispensation.. .' 532 Masonic Districts • 534 ^ Masonic Grand Lodge Building •. 538 New Districts 535 Official Circulars.t 537 Proceedings 1917 .' 530 Restoration of Charters 532 Research and History 536 Resolution of Thanks to Wicluta Fire Department 537
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Grand Secretary's Report, 1918—Continued. Safes Summary for 1917 Warrant Account Grand Treasurer's Reports
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PAGE 533 545 566 54, 291, 526
Hancock Lodge No. 311, By-Laws of, disapproved.. Haviland Lodge No. 409, constituted under charter History of Lodges! Hutchison, Wm. Easton, elected member Masonic Home Board Installation of Grand Officers . Jewels Presented— M.-. W.-. William L. Burdick M.-. W.-. Giles H . L a m b M.-. W.-. Charles E . Lobdell. .^ Johnston, William A.— Appointed Grand Orator Address of Journal Approved Jurisdiction, Territorial, of lodge Jurisprudence, reports of Committee on Kansas Masonic H o m e — Destroyed by fire Appeal to membership for funds to rebuild Funds for rebuilding, plan for raising Contributions received Keene, Austin M., Grand Orator, address of Ketcheson, John C.— Biographical sketch Portrait Kincaid Lodge N o . 338, duphcate charter issued King David Lodge No. 416— Dispensation issued Charter granted Constituted...' Lamb, Giles H., P . ' . G.'. M . . - . Annual Address as Grand Master Biographical Sketch Portrait Presented with Jewel
279, 378 30, 58 63, 298 331
28, 148, 383, 503, 649
142 379 646 273 336 150, 385, 650 44, 143 142, 376, 643
285 285 364 517, 553, 561 607 715 714 273, 295 295 375 531
271 447 Frontispiece 1917 Proc. 379
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Lane Lodge No. 339, duplicate charter issued 532 Lecturers appointed 274 Librarian, reports of 96, 330, 594 Lobdell, Charles E., P.'. G.'. M.-.— Annual address as Grand Master 498 Biographical sketch ; 713 Portrait Frontispiece 1918 Proc. Presented with Jewel 646 Salary as G.'. M.'. presented to Masonic Home 499 Lodge, Territorial Jurisdiction of 44, 143 Lodges', Alphabetical List of 188, 424, 690 Lodges and Officers, lists of 174, 410, 676 Lodges by Counties, lists of 191, 427, 693 Lodges Constituted— Arma No. 408, Arma 30, 58 Climax No. 411, Climax '.. .'...SO, 58 Ensign No. 413, Ensign 504, 530 Haviland No. 409, Haviland 30, 58 • King David No. 416, Chanute 504, 531 Morland No. 414, Morland . .'. .504, 531 Perry No. 415, Perry 504, 531 Quinter No. 410, Quinter...." .30, 58 Scranton No. 407, Scranton 30, 57 Wilmore No. 412, Wilmore .*.'. . .. .'. .272, 294 Lodges, Masters and Secretaries .'. 174, 410, 676 Lodge Representatives, present at Annual Communications.. .9, 257, 486 March, William Frank, Grand Treasurer, reports of 54, 291, 526 Masonic Districts, changes in 62, 297, 534 Masonic Halls Dedicated— At Atchison, May 17, 1916 ; 325 At Preston, January 4, 1917 329 Masonic Home—• Contributions toward rebuilding, list of 516, 553, 561 • Daniel P. Burdiok elected as Superintendent 45 Method of raising funds for rebuilding 366 Resignation of James Snedden as Superintendent 44 Report of Special Committee on Ways and Means 364 Masonic Home Board, reports of 101, 357, 362, 601 Masonic Home Fund (Rebuilding)— Lodges delinquent, list of 521 Special Committee on, appointed 600 Report of Special Committee...." , 644 Contributions to, list of 516, 553, 561
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'Masonic Usages and Customs— . PAGE Special Committee on, appointed Ill Report of • 137 Masters and Secretaries, list of 174, 410, 676 Maughermar, Harry, installed Grand Sword Bearer 503 McCall, James H., sympathy extended 384 Meeting, place of 141, 379, 646 Membership, Complete Summary of 172, 408, 674 Memorial Pages '. 215, 449, 719 Memorial Sketches— Alfred W. Benson 26 M.-. W.-. Bettor G. Brown 628 M / . W.-. J. J a y Buck 630 R.-. W.-. Erasmus T. Carr 2 5 , 123 M.-. W.-. Charles H. Chandler ' 631 M.-. W.-. David B. Fuller..'. 25, 124: M.-. W.-. William M. Shaver '. 272, 354 Military Lodge, petitiofi for Letters of Dispensation denied.. : 514 Miller, Matthew M., chairman Correspondence Committee, additional allowance to 380 Minutes approved : 150, 385, 650 Morland Lodge No. 414— Dispensation issued : :.....-: 295 Charter granted 373 Constituted • 531 Necrology, reports of Committee on Official Circulars issued Official Visitations Opening Ceremony Orations— By Arthur Capper By William A. Johnston By W.-. Austin M. Keene..'.
121, 350, 623 65, 299, 537 34 4, 251, 479 ..
Palmyra Lodge No. 23, disciplined Panama, Grand Lodge of, request for recognition deferred Past Grand Masters present a t Annual Communications Past Masters present at Annual Communications Perry Lodge No. 415— Dispensation issued Charter granted Constituted Petition for new lodge at Chanute Petition denied
Ill 336 607 508 368, 635 5, 253, 482 7, 255, 484 295 374 531 59 136
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Place of Meeting 141, 379, 646 Philippines, Grand Lodge Regional, protest of 127 Portraits— • Appointive Grand Officers 210, 446, 712 M.'. W.'. William L. Burdick '. Frontispiece Proc. 1916 M.'. W.'. Giles H. Lamb Frontispiece Proc. 1917 M.-. W.'. Charles E. Lobdell .Frontispiece Proc. 1918 W.\ John C. Ketcheson 715 Postoffice addresses of Grand Officers 2, 250, 478 Pratz, Warren C , installed Grand Junior Steward ". 28' Prayer at Opening of Grand Lodge. 4, 252, 480 Protest from Grand Lodge Regional of Philippines ' 127 Present at Annual Communications— District Deputy Grand Masters 6, 254, 482 Grand Officers '. '. •. 5, 253, 481 Grand Representatives .' '6,'254, 483 Lodge Representatives .' 9, 257, 486 Past Grand Masters .•,., .'.'. .'. . .5, 554, 482 Past Masters.. ..........: .• 7,'255, 484Quinter Lodge No. 410, constituted under charter Quenemo Lodge No. 270, duplicate charter issued
: .•. 30, 58 ' . . ' . • . . . . . . . . . 295
Recapitulation ot Attendance at Annual Communications.. ..21, 269, 496 Report of Committees— • • • On Credentials ; .• 5, 253, 481 • On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . . . . . . . . . , 132, 368,'635 On Correspondence ........" 126, 367, 635 On Delinquent Lodges Masonic Home Fund, special, . . . : . . , . . . 644 On Fiiiance and Property ... 145, 380, 646 On Grand Lodge Office and Library Building, s p e c i a l . . . . . . . . . . . 139 .On Jurisprudence ....... :.:...'..-. 142, 376, 643 On Masonic Usages and Customs, special _ 137 On Necrology. ..•......•..•.'.•...• .121, 350,'623 On Reports of Grand Officers. 107, 333, 597 On Ways and Means, special.. . . . . : . - . . . . . ; . . . . 364 Reports of Council of Administration. .97, 331, 595 Report of Deputy Grand Master Wm. I. Stuart .: . . 503 Reports of Grand Officers, reports of Comiriittee on 107, 333, 597 Reports of Grand Secretary '. .57, -294, 530 Reports of Grand Treasurer.. •. , 54, 291, 526 Reports of Librarian. '. . 96, 330, 594 Reports of Secretary Masonic Home Board 101, 357, 601 Resolutions— Of. commendation to James Sneddon and wife 106 Of sympathy to M.'. W.'. William M. Shaver 145 .
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Resolutions—Continued.
Of sympathy to M . ' . W.'. Edward W. Wellington Of thanks to Wichita Fire D e p a r t m e n t Restoration of faded charters Returns, Synopsis of Revenue and Expenses, estimated
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144 367 59, 295, 532 158, 394, 660 66, 300, 543
Sams, James P., installed Grand Marshal 28 Scran ton Lodge No. 407, constituted under charter 30, 57 Secretaries of lodges, list of 174, 410, 676 Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417— Dispensation issued 295 Dispensation continued 373 Charter granted •. . 641 Sharp, Harry L., installed Grand Pursuivant • 503 Shaver, William M., P.-. G.'. M . ' . ^ Resolution of s y m p a t h y while ill 145 Death of '. 272 Report of Necrology Committee. 354 Memorial Page . . 451 Smart, Stanford M., appointed Lecturer 274 Snedden, James, resignation as Superintendent of Masonic H o m e . . . . 44 Snedden, James, and M a r y C , resolution of commendation 106 Special Committees Appointed— On Delinquent Lodges Masonic Home Fund 600 Report of 644 On Grand Lodge Office and Library Building Ill Report of 139 On Masonic Usages a n d Customs Ill Report of : 137 On Ways and Means. (Masonic Home) 336 Report of 364 Special Communications of Grand Lodge— At Atchison, dedication of hall 325 • At Atchison, laying of corner-stone. . . 94 At Cedar Vale, laying of corner-stone 587 At Downs, laying of corner-stone 95 At Herington, laying of corner-stone 89 At Horton, laying of corner-stone 87 At Ho.xie, laying of corner-stone 590 At Larned, laying of corner-stone . • . 593 At Preston, dedication of Masonic hall 329 At Rolla, laying of corner-stone 90 At Sedan, laying of corner-stone 588 At Topeka, laying of corner-stone 327 A t Topeka, funeral services M . ' . W.'. Bestor G. Brown 589 At Wa-Keeney, laying of corner-stone. 91
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Special Communications of Grand Lodge—Continued. PAGE At Weir City, laying of corner-stone 326 At Wichita, laying of corner-stone 591 Special Dispensations issued 34, 279, 504 Standing Committees— Appointed 'l49, 384, 650 Serving 22, 270, 497 Statistical Tables— Alphabetical List of Lodges 188, 424, 690 Complete Summary 172, 408, 674 Defunct Lodges 199, 435,' 701 Elective Grand Officers from Organization 202, 438, 704 Expelled, list of. 173, 409, 675 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries 204, 440, 706 Grand Representatives near Kansas 208, 444, 710 Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges 206, 442, 708 Lodges by Counties 191, 427, 693 Lodges, Masters and Secretaries , .174, 410, 676 Suspended, list of '. . 173, 409, 675 Synopsis of Returns 158, 394, 660 Stuart, William L, Deputy Grand Master, report of 503 Suspended, list of •,...•.,.. 173, 409, 675 Synopsis of Returns of Subordinate Lodges, changes in Table 65 Synopsis of Returns 158, 394, 660 Territorial jurisdiction of lodge ' Thompson, Richard H., installed Grand Sword Bearer Transfer of Membership, By-Law providing for, adopted Troy Lodge No. 55, disciplined Vote of Thanks— To James Snedden and wife To Topeka To Wichita '. To Wichita Fire Department Virgil Lodge No. 301— Petition to change name to Hamilton Lodge No. 301 Name changed to Hamilton Lodge No. 301 Visitations of Grand Master Visitors welcomed Warrant Account Washington Memorial Association— Reference to Special Committee on, appointed
. 4 4 , 143 28 377 '. .. 507
106 149, 650 384 367 65 136, 297 34, 282 5, 253, 481 75, 313, 566 31 Ill
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Washington Memorial Association—Continued. Report of Special Committee Appropriation for Waverly Lodge No. 244, disciplined Ways and Means— Special Committee on appointed • Report of Special Committee on Wellington, Edward W., resolution of sympathy to Wichita Fire Department— Resolution of thanks to Wilmore Lodge No. 412— Dispensation issued Charter granted Constituted Wilson, Albert K.— Grand Secretary, reports of Librarian, reports of. Work Exemplified before Grand Lodge
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge OF
ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
KANSAS.
SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS FEBRUARY 19 and 20, A. D. 1919, A. L. 5919
VOLUME XVIII, PART ].
M.-.W.-. OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Master, Topeka. R.-.W.-. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
PubKshed by Order of the M.". W / . Grand Lodge
1919
G R A N D OFFICERS FOR 1919. M/.W.'.OwEN J . WOOD
Grand Master
R / . W/.HuGH P . FARRELLY
Deputy Grand Master...
R / . W / . B E N S . PAULEN R.'. W.'.JoHN McCuLLAGH
Grand Senior Warden. . .Fredonia. Grand Junior Warden. . .Galena.
R.". W.". W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H . . . Grand .Treasurer
R.'. W . \ A L B E R T K . W I L S O N . .'. . . .Grand Secretary W.". FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY W.". J O H N A. F E R R E L L W.". OTTO R . SOUDERS W.'. CLARENCE R . A T E N W.". W I L L I A M A. THOMPSON . .
Grand Grand Grand Grand : Grand
Chaplain Senior Deacon. . . Junior Deacon.... Marshal Sword Bearer
Topeka. .Chanute.
Lawrence.
Topeka. Abilene. .Sedan. Wichita. Dodge City. Herington.
W.".CLARENCE J . W E L L S W.". JACOB L U N D .
Grand Senior Steward. . .Wellington. Grand Junior Steward. . . M a n h a t t a n .
W.'. FRANCIS A. STEVENS W.\ W . A M E R BURNETT
Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler.
Topeka. Oberlin.
PLACE O F MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. T h e sixty-fourth Annual Communication of the M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, will be held in the city of Topeka, Kansas, on the third Wednesday, being the 18th day of February, A. D . 1920, A. L. 5920, a t 9 o'clock A. M.
PBESS OF CRANE A COMPANY TOPEK.4, KANSAS
WILLIAM 1. STUART GRAND MASTER
February 21, 1918, to February 20, 19H1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M / . W / . G R A N D LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. WICHITA, KANSAS, February 19, 1919.
The M.'. W.: Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Annual Communication in the Banquet Hall of the Scottish Rite Temple, in the city of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 19th day of February, A. D . 1919, A. L. 5919, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M / . W / . WILLIAM I. STUART
Grand Master
Hiawatha.
R / . W/.OwEN J. W O O D
Deputy Grand Master
Topeka.
R.'. W . ' . H U G H P . FARRELLY
Grand Senior Warden. . . . C h a n u t e .
R.". W / . B E N S . P A U L E N
Grand Junior Warden. .. .Fredonia.
R.'. W / . W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H . .Grand R.'. W.'. A L B E R T K . W I L S O N
Treasurer
Lawrence.
Grand Secretary
Topeka.
W.'.FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY
Grand Chaplain
..Abilene.
W.'.JoHN McCuLLAGH
Grand Senior Deacon
Galena.
W.'. RICHARD W . E V A N S
Grand Junior Deacon
Dodge C i t y .
W . ' . H E N R Y WALLBNSTEIN.. .as Grand Marshal
Wichita.
W.".HuGH W. G I L L
Grand Sword Bearer
Wichita.
W.'. WILLIAM A. GARVIN
Grand Senior Steward. . . .Troy.
W.'.LAUREN D . RIGG
as Grand Junior Steward. .. .Leon.
W . ' . B E R T M A N H . H O C K B T T . . . .Grand Pursuivant
Bucklin.
W.'. W. A M E R B U R N E T T
Oberlin.
Grand Tyler
OPENING CEREMONY.
A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.".W.-. Grand Master opened the M.'.W.-. Grand Lodge of
4
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain. OPENING PRATER.
O Thou Infinite source of light, life and wisdom. Thy sons are gathering from the forests and quarries for their great springtime festival, bringing the first fruits of gratitude and seeking a bountiful harvest for the coming year. Our Father, we come with joy and rejoicing, with faith renewed and hope restored, crowned with victory and provisioned with corn, wine and oil; may our hearts be as full of gratitude as our lives are of blessings. Our brothers are returning from the world-test of loyalty, courage and service, decorated with ho_nor and bearing the benedictions of endangered humanity; we are assured Thou hast accepted their sacrifice, since peace is descending upon the world. Our tenets of faith, hope and charity, friendship, morality and brotherly love, have been crowned with new glory. Our hatred of tyranny, treachery and cruelty has been revindicated before all the world, and we praise Thee for it all. O GOD; bless our Nation and our State; our President and our Governor, and all in Uke authority. Grant them widsom to carry out their visions of faith and their heart-longings for peace and prosperity in all the world. O, gracious GOD, grant that the awful fruitage of autocracy, ambition and lust of power so lately revealed may forever keep us from planting any such infernal seed in our beloved land, our institutions, or in our own lives. Bless this Grand Communication with Thy presence and reveal unto us the full interpretation of all the.designs upon our trestle-board, that our labors may be abundant and our work acceptable to Thee in full measure. Bless our Grand Master, who has been so earnest and zealous in all good deeds during the departing years, that his experience may continue to be our blessing through many days to come. Bless all who are associated with him in authority likewise. Bless all our lodges; illuminate all our symbols with holy light, for all the world needs their beauty and. power for a new and richer life. O, Thou Author of love, prepare and sanctify our hearts for the sacred joy of this afternoon, when we gather to dedicate bur new Masonic Home, that we may be able to endow it with such peace for the aged and such hope for the children as will make it a blessed haven on the voyage to the eternal bliss of heaven. Amen. INTRODUCTION OP M.-.W.-. FREDERICK W. CRAIG. M.". W.". FREDERICK W . CRAIG, Past Grand Master of Iowa, and General Grand H i g h Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States of America, who had made an official visit to the Grand Chapter of Kansas during its Convocation the two days preceding this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and who had accepted an invita-
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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tion from the M.'. W.". Grand Master to remain for another day to visit our Grand Lodge, was then introduced by a special committee, composed of M.'.W.". ALEX. A. SHARP and M.'. W.". HENRY F . MASON, welcomed on behalf of the Grand Lodge by the M.'.W.". Grand Master, introduced to the Grand Lodge, and received with the private Grand Honors. To this welcome M.'.W.'. Brother CRAIG made a very fitting and appropriate response on behalf of the Masons of Iowa. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND
REPRESENTATIVES.
The several Grand Representatives, as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials, were presented to the Grand Master by W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Senior Deacon, and introduced to the Grand Lodge. Proper acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M.'. W.'. ELRICK C . COLE, Grand Representative of Queensland. .
WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended a cordial invitation to all Master Masons to attend a t this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.'. ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, chairman, submitted the follow-
ing report-, which, on motion, was adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge oj A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Credentials begs leave to report t h e following members a n d representatives present a n d entitled to seats in this G r a n d Lodge : GRAND O F F I C E R S .
M.'.W.".WILLIAM I. STUART R.'. W.'. O W E N J. WOOD R.'. W.'.HuGH P . FARRELLY Tl.'. W . ' . B B N S . P A U L E N
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H
G r a n d Treasurer.
K.'. W.'. ALBERT K . W I L S O N W.'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY
Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH W.'. RICHARD W . E V . \ N S â&#x20AC;¢ W.". H U G H W . G I L L W.'. WILLIAM A. GARVIN W.'. L A U R E N D . R I G G W.'. BERTMAN H . H O C K E T T W.'. W. A M E R B U R N E T T
Grand Grand Grand Grand a s Grand
Senior Junior Sword Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Bearer. Steward. Steward.
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SUB-OFnCBRS. FREDERIC H . WILSON.
Assistant to Grand Secretary.
CARL W . NELLIS W I L L I A M J. BOND
Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
. HARVEY O . DAVIS
Lecturer.
.STANFORD M . SMART
Lecturer.
YeaT of Service.
PAST GRAND MASTERS. M.: W.-. J A M E S H . M C C A L L M.: W.: P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON .
'
1895 1901
IM.-.W.-.THOMAS G . F I T C H . . . '
1904
M.-.W.-. E D W A R D W . W E L L I N G T O N
1907
iVr.-. W.-. H E N R Y F . M A S O N
1908
M . - . W . - . A L E X . A. SHARP
•.
1911
M.-. W.-. W M . E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N M . - . W . - . E L R I C K C . COLE
1912 1913
M.-.W.-.WILLIAM L . BURDICS. .
1915
M . - . W . - . G I L E S H . LAMB
1916
M.-. W.-. C H A R L E S E . L O B D E L L
1917
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. District
No.
R.-. W - ' - A L B E R T F . ALBERS
1
R . - . W . - . J Q H N H . CLARKE
3
R . - . W . - . R O B E R T J. M C F A R L A N D . . 4 R.-.W.-.R. C E C I L F A Y R . - . W.-. D E R B Y SHARPE
. 5 8
R.-. W.-. H U B E R T H . HUBBARD . . . 10 R.-. W.-. C H A S . W . H E N D E R S H O T . .11 R . - . W . - . D A V I D M . H O R K M A N S . . .13 R.-.W.-.JOHN D . GORBUTT
14
R.-. W.-. T H O M A S E . O L L I V E R . . . . 15 R.-.W.-.EDWIN C . EAGLES.
16
R . - . W . - . A L B E R T H . SHRADER. . . .17 R . - . W . - . G E O . T . M O H R B A C H E R . . . 19 R . - . W . - . J A Y N . WANAMAKER
20
R.-.W.-.LOUIS R . VESPER
21
R.-. W.-. C H A R L E S E . SCOTT
22
R.-.W.-.S. A. D . GEAUQUE
25
R.-.W.-.ELLIS FINK
29
R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M L . D A V E N P O R T . 31 R . - . W . - . L A U R E N D . RIGG
34
R.-.W.-.ANDRAL G . NORHIS
35
R.-.W.-.HOMER T . HARDEN
36
District
R. .w.-.LuciAN L. CONSTANT R. .w.-•.JACOB P . SCOTT R. .w.- STANFORD M . S M A R T . . . R. .w.- G E O R G E F . M E L V I N R. .w.- H A R M O N J. B O W E R R. .w.-' . C H A S . W . M I L L E R , J R . . R. .w.-. H A Y E S FLOYD R. .w.-' . F R E D E . F U L L E R R. .w.-. G E O R G E W . T R O U T R. .w.-. J O S E P H E . M C M U L L E N . R. .w.-. P A U L R I C H R. .w.-. R. N E L S O N LONG R. .w.-•.JOHN B . FLEMING R. .w.-' . B A R L U S ROMSTEDT R. .w.-. P E T E R J . PANKRATZ R. .w.-. E L M E R S . N A N C E R. .w.-' . A U S T I N J. P A I G E R. .w.-. R O Y L . W A R D . R. .w.-. C L Y D E A. M A R R S R. .w.-. H A R R Y V. COCHRAN
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WILLIAM MOORE
No. 37 40 .42 43 44 .46 47 48 49 . 50 52 54 59 60 62 63 67 68 70 72 73
GRAND LODGE OF
1918-19.
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alabama
:........
Alberta Arizona
;
W.'. J O H N M . K I N K E L . W . ' . G E O R G E D . ADAMS. W.'. W . A M E R B U R N E T T .
British Columbia
W.". AARON H . CONNETT.
California
M . - . W . ' . W M . E A S T O N HUTCHISON.
Canada
W.". H U G H B . D A V I S .
Chile
W.\ GEORGE GETTY.
Colorado Cuba
W.". L A U R E N D . R I G G . W.'. J O H N D . G O R B U T T .
Delaware
W.". E L M E R S . N A N C E .
District of Columbia
M.'.W.'. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON.
England
R.'. W.'. A L B E R T K . W I L S O N .
Florida
W.'. E L M E R F . STRAIN.
Georgia Idaho
W.". H A R R Y E . B E S T . W.-. W I L L I A M G . K E L L E Y .
Illinois
W.'. R O B E R T T R E A T P A Y N E .
Indiana Ireland
W.-. W I L L I A M H . T E S T E R . R.". W.'. O W E N J. W O O D .
Louisiana Maine.
W.'.HOMER T . HARDEN. R.'. W . \ H U G H P . FARRELLY.
Manitoba. Maryland
W.'. J O H N A. F E R R E L L . W.'. M O S E S H . C O L E .
Michigan
W.'. G E O R G E T - M O H R B A C H E R .
Minnesota Missouri!
W . \ EZRA B . F U L L E R . M . \ W.'. P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON.
Nebraska
M.'.W.'. WILLIAM I . STUART.
Nevada New Brunswick
^
W.'; A R T H U R N . R O C H E S T E R . W.". H A R R Y E . P E A C H .
New Jersey
W.'. J O H N M . PLEASANT.
N o r t h Carolina North D a k o t a Nova Scotia
M . \ W . ' . A L B X . A. SHARP. W.'. B R U C E .GRIFFITH. R.". W.\ JoiiN M C C U L L A G H .
Ohio.
W.'. J O S E P H D . F E L L .
Oklahoma Oregon
M.'. W.'. C H A R L E S E . L O B D E L L . W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E .
Philippine Islands Puerto Rico
W.'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY. M . \ W . \ WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
Queensland
M.'. W.'. E L K I C K C . C O L E .
R h o d e Island
â&#x20AC;¢
Scotland
W.\ HARVEY O . DAVIS.
South Austraha South Carolina Tasmania Tennessee
Texas Utah
R.". W.'. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H .
W.'. BENJAMIN O . H A G E N . W.'. R O B E R T J. M C P A R L A N D . ; . . . R.". W . \ B E N S . P A U L E N . ."
W.-. E A R L B'. H O P P E R .
M.'. W.".GILES H . LAMB. W.". H A R V E Y C . LIVERMORE.
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PROCEEDINGS
Vermont Washington Western Australia West Virginia
OF THE
February,
M . . W.'. H E N B Y F . M A S O N . W.'. STANFORD M . SMART.
M.' W.'. THOMAS G . F I T C H . W.'. J O H N W . N B I L S O N . PAST M A S T E R S .
BENJAMIN H E I S
2
E R A S T U S A . M I L L I K E N . . . .NO. W I L L I A M J. ARMSTRONG . ,
P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER . .
3
J O H N M . PLEASANT
WALTER H . WILLIAMS
3
GEORGE W . LEAK
H O L M E S W . HA\aLAND....
3
OLIVER M . ANDERSON. . .
FRANKLIN P. SMITH. . . . . . .
6
A L V E Y P . SPESSARD
7
W I L L I A M A. H A L L ARTHUR B . PBATT. . . . . . . .
FRED T . NYE
No.
RAYMOND W I L L I A M S A L B E R T D'. M O R R I S O N
2
8 'â&#x20AC;¢
9
F R E D J. P A P E N H A U S E N . . . H A R R Y J. WILLIAMS
E D M U N D H. T E R R Y
10
HARRY E . PEACH
12
C H E S T E R A. LATH.\M CLIFFORD O . A V B Y
EARL E . FAWCETT
12
JAMES B . D E VIER. :
FERRIS M . HILL
12
WILLIAM H . HARRISON. . . .
12
GEORGE L . MILLER FRANK L . PAYNE
WILLIAM L . HUGGINS
12
H A R R Y E . ATCHISON
JOHN E . MILLS HENRY NOTHDORF
13 14
JAMES ALLEN
AARON H . CONNETT
15
L Y N N R . BRODBICK
JACOB L U N D J O H N M . CLEVELAND
16 17
JAMES H . BEEGLB HORACE K . H E R B E R T . . . . LAURISTON G . W H I T T I E R . GEORGE M . WHITNEY. . . .
MAGNUS S. H A L L .
HARVEY C . LIVERMORE. . . .
19
ADOLPH H . CONERUS
19
JAMES S . PBLLETT J O H N H . OSBORN
19 29
LEWIS H . KOCH
ZOLA A. E M E R S O N W I L L I A M O . N O B L E ., HARRY E . B E S T
32 35 36
H E N R Y C . SLUSS
HARRY E . WILSON GALUSHA A . K I N G JOHN M . CHAIN
GEORGE M . D U R K E E
37
C H E N A U L T C . GENTRY- . . .
JAY B. K I R K
38
OTTO R . SOUDERS M A T T J. BARRETT G L E N CHAMBERLAIN
CHARLES B . WIARD
40
R o s s B . FRANCIS
42
EDWIN C . CADWELL
46
THOMAS J. B O O N E . . . . . . . .
49
E L M E R F . STRAIN
51
WILLIAM G . PRICE
EVAN DAVIS CHARLES D E F O R E S T
51 53
LEVI H . KENAGY
H E N R Y D . STRONG
55
O R I N O . GORDON
JAMES F . M C C O Y ROSS MCCORMICK
HARVEY C . PRICE
G E O R G E D . ADAMS
60
CHARLES W . LYONS
RICHARD H . CRAVENS
60
DAVID C . M E T H V B N
60
WILLIAM H . TESTER C A S P E R P . SWANK
R O B E R T H . MONTGOMERY. .
63
DANIEL W . BLAIR
63 66 66 68 72 74 79 83 86 86 86 86 86 86 86 87 90 91 94 97 99 99 99 99 99 99 .99 99 99 .99 99 99 99 99 99 99 100 101 102 103 103
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE OF
9
KANSAS.
113
HUGH B . DAVIS
'.
113
MOSES H . COLE
N . E R N E S T VANDYNE M A R S H A L L E . RICHARDSON.
117 118
GEORGE H . PARKER
206
HORACE A. L E E
206
L D T H B R L . BYINGTON
121
MARION E . HENDERSON. . .
208
A N D R E W O . SMITH
131
J O H N H . SANDBLL
221
CALVIN W . FLOYD
136
CLARENCE R . A T E N
222
J O H N A. F E R R B L L
136
WELLINGTON SOWERS
223
JESSE W . LEWIS
136
ELISHA G . MINARD F R E D E R I C K A. J A M E S
227 233 241 248
JOSEPH D . FELL JOHN W . NEILSON
No.
No.
203 206
JOHN D . M C B R I A N
136
CHESTER M . WILLIAMS. . . .
136
JOHN M . KINKBL
140
THOMAS W . M A R T I N FRED R . LANTBR
J O H N A. H E T Z E L
142
FRANK RANDALL
BENJAMIN O . H A G E N . . . . . .
142
BENJAMIN F . LAWSON
256
BENJAMIN F . EVANS CHARLES N . F O W L E R
142 146
HARVEY S . MACKINTOSH. . . MARION HAWK. .
258 259
RoscoB L. GULDNEK
146
J O H N H . SKAGGS
263
CLARENCE J. W E L L S PERRY E . M I L L E R
150 150
CHARLES R . MAWDSLEY. . . CHARLIE E . CALE J O E L J. B O O T H
265 267 269
.
253
GEORGE B . D E A N
150
JAMES C . O . M O R S E
150
DAVID AYERS
271
PHILO E . HOLMES WILLIAM H . M I Z E
151 160
ALVA L . S W E A R I N G B N
272
ROBERT R O Y HAYS.
160
WILLIAM H . B O S T O N IRA SCOTT
273 275
FRANCIS E . T H U R S T O N . . . . ALBERT B . RUMSEY
276 278
RICHARD E . T H O E S
161
WILLIAM J. B R O W N
163
FRANK G . BROWN PASCHAL P . I N N E S
163 164
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E
283
TILDBN E . RILEY
284
HoMEE C. V A N H O R N
167
FRANK C . LIBBY
K A R L W I L L I A M HOLZAPFEL,
167
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE . . . .
297
RICHARD W . P A L L I S T B R . . .
171
GiPPORD M . BOOTH
303
'. .
286
CONDIT W . DiLLEY
171
GEORGE W . HARRISON . . . .
173
JOHN P . KOEHLBR JAMES F . BENNETT
303 303
F R E D W . HITCHCOCK W A L T E R R . . HITCHCOCK
173 173
HENRY WALLENSTEIN HENRY G . SEELYE
303 303
A R C H I E C . COOLIDGE
174
BRUCE GRIFFITH
303
HORACE A. F I N K .
177
303 303 303
RAYMOND C . H A N S O N
179
BENJAMIN F . D U N K I N J A M B S A. C L A R K
HOMER Q . HARRIS
182
RICHARD E . B I R D
R B E S E . THOMAS
182
EDWIN W . WINN
MILTON C . NICHOLSON. . . .
182
305
H I H A M BAUGHMAN
182
J O H N SWANSON
182
WILLIAM A. T H O M P S O N ARTHUR J. C A R R U T H GEORGE GETTY
* 307 307 309
EARL B . HOPPER
191
EZRA B . F U L L E R
311
EDWIN L . CRAVEN
191
CLINTON E . PILCHER
314
JAMES A. CASSLBR
197
D A V I D D . STUART
314
MBLVIN D . HOOPES
200
J O S E P H H . CONARD
316
PROCIEEDIl ^GS OF THE
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No. 326
WILLIAM G . KBLLEY
337 339 346 346 347 357 357 362 364 364
LOUIS H . WARNER W I L L I A M TS. R O W L A N D . . . . DANIEL C . BADR HARRY L . DURST WILLIAM J. CROSBY F R A N K L I N A. D E A N LEWIS G . GIPPLE RANSOM STEPHENS W I L L I A M P . VALLANCE . . . . E U G E N E S . TALCOTT
February,
No
FRANK E . H A T S M I L E S S . GILLIDETT . . . F R A N K 0 . INGBLS ROBERT M C K E N Z I E . . . . EDSON J. L U N G E R RICHARD C . M A R C E L L . . ARTHUR W . HILDING. . . FLOYD L . R O B E R T S O N . . WILLIAM E . C A I N WILLIAM H . POWELL. . .
367 367 376 3R5 393 400 400 408 413 415 416
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Leavenworth No. 2.—ROBERT H E R T E L , J R . , proxy for M . ; WICK, S. W . ; F R E D T. N Y E , proxy for J. W.
THOMAS C . B E -
Wyandotte No. 3.—THOMAS W . SUTHERLAND, M . , proxy for J. W . ; MAN E . ZIMMERMAN, S . W . Kickapoo
No. 4-—J.«IBS
HER-
O . B A R K E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Washington No. 6.—CHARLES L . H I X O N , M . , proxy for J. W . ; W I L L I A M M . T H I S T L E , proxy for S. W . Lawrence No. 6.—HERBERT Union No. 7.—ALVEY
THOMPSON, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
P . SPESSARD, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
• Rising Sun No. S.—FRED R A Y ALPORD, M . . N E A L E . H U F F , J . W. Acacia No. 9.—ALBERT
M . CURRY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
King Solomon No. 10.—EDMUND Jewell No. 11.—FRED
WALTER S. HUPP, S. W .
H . T E R R Y , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
L . GRAY, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W.
Emporia No. 12.—GEORGE H . COOLEY, M . ; F R E D H . RETSCHLAG, S . W . ; J O H N M . DONALDSON, J. W. Nemaha
No. 13.—ELMER
Oskaloosa No. 14.—BRICK
K . M I L L E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. P . D A V I S , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—HUGH A. W I L S O N , M . ; W I L L I A M O . VOLMBR, proxy for S. W . ; G E O R G E W . THATCHER, proxy for J. W. LafayetteNo. 16.—WILLIAM B . DUNCAN, M . ; R A L P H R . DYKSTRA, S. W . ; A R T H U R J. R H O D E S , J. W . Topeka
No. 17.—FRANCIS A. S T E V E N S , M . ; C A R L W . N E L L I S , proxy for S. W . ; J O H N W . SWICKARD, J. W.
Ottawa No. 18.—HAROLD • S H I P L E Y , J. W.
J. L A M B , M . ; B E R T M I L L E R , S . W . ;
JAMES.
Olathe No. 19.—FRANK L . H O U S E , M . ; H A R L A N D . L A N P E R , proxy for S. W : ; C H A R L E S A. H Y E R , J. W.
Valley Falls No. SI.—THOMAS Palmyra
No. 23.—ARTHUR
A. HATFIELD, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. M O N R O E GARDNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W . Osage Valley No. 2-^.—BROWN T . P H E L P S , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
1918-19.
GRAND
Longion No. 26.—GEORGE
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
11
R . I R W I N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Neosho No. 27.—FRANK
W . SCHMITT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Pacific No. 29.—ELLSWORTH
F . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Towanda No. 30.—ED.
A. SHRIVER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Auburn
A. E M E R S O N , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
No. 32.—ZOLA
Mound City No. 33.—CHARLES J. W .
A. M C M U L L E N , proxy for M., S. W . a n d
Havensville
A. BLAKELY,
No. 34-—WILLIAM
proxy
J. W. Hiawatha
for M., S. W .
and
.
No. 35.—CALEB
F . BOWRON, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Council Grove No. 36.—CROSBY Paola No. 37.—LESTER
G . LOOMIS, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
W . R O S E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W .
lola No. 38.—EMBEKSON
W . M Y L E R , J. W., proxy for M . ; D A V I D W . C U B F -
MAN, proxy for S.,W. Seneca No. 39.—ROBERT
G . M U E L L E R , S . W . , proxy for M.. a n d J. W .
Be Soto No. 40.—CHARLES Holton No. 42.—GUY
B . W I A R D , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J . W .
L . H U R S H , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Delphian No. 44-—ABRUM Easton No. 46.—JOSEPH
B , C U R R I E R , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W . P . H A L L , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Halstead No. 46.—EDWIN Xenia
C . CADWELL, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 4'^-—WALTER
Machey No. 48.—JOHN
R . SMITH, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. E . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Nine Mile No. 49.—THOMAS
J. BOONE, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Lake No. 50.—CARL F . M A T T M I L L E B , J. W., proxy for M . ; COCHRAN, proxy for S. W.
H A R R Y V.
Orient No. 51.—ALLEN F O S T E R F R E E , M . ; EDGAR D A M O N M A Y , S . W . ; C H E S T E R E A R L E J O S S , J. W. Wetmore No. 53.—WILLIAM
P O R T E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Troy No. 55.—Louis L. STRONG, J R . , M . , proxy for J. W . ; WILLIAMSON, S. W.
Spring Hill No. 56.—JOHN
ALBERT E .
R . LBMEN, proxy for M.,. S. W. a n d J. W .
Salina No. 60.—GEORGE E . K U H N , M . ; O T E E . M O R G A N , S . W . ; J O H N A. WOODWARD, J . W . Adams No. 63.—LEO
S. W.
N . R O A C H , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
ROBERT W . SLAINE,
.
Wathena No. 64.—WILLIAM R . K E N D A L L , M . , proxy for J. W . ; B A U E R , proxy for S. W. Gardner No. 65.—TRUMAN Burlington
D . GORSELINE, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
No. 66.—WILLIAM
Hiram No. 68.—GEORGE MCKBAN, S. W .
C . VOLLAND, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
W . L E A K , proxy for M . and J. W . ;
Carbondale No. 70.—GEORGE Baxter No. 71.—WALTER
MIKE
WINSTON T .
B U R N S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
W I N N , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
Huron No. 72.—OLIVER
February,
M . ANTJERSON, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Chetopa No. 73.—SIGMUND Mystic
OF THE
LEHMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Tie No. 74.—SAMUEL Y . C U R R Y , M . , proxy for S. W . ; J E N N I N G S , proxy for J. W.
JOHN W .
Erie No. 7 6 . — L A W R E N C E T . N U L L , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. Delta No. 77.—JAUVIER F . S K I N N E R , proxy for M . ; S. W., proxy for J. W. New Albany
No. 81.—WILLIAM
Doric No. 83.—FRED Jefferson
E . H A L L , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
J. PAPENHAUSER, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 84.—GEORGE
Sutton No. 83.—IRA
JAMES H . TRICE,
W . R I L E Y , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
S . J E W E L L , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Sunflower No. 86.—KENNETH V I C K E K GRAGG, M . ; J A M E S C . JACKSON, S. W . ; B E N J A M I N RICHARD ALYBA, J. W. Mankato Eureka
No. 87.—MAGNUS No. 88.—ROBERT
S . H A L L , proxy f o r M . j S. W. a n d J. W. E . M C I N T Y R E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Golden Rule No. 90.—ROBERT
C . CALDWELL, M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .
Marysville No. 91.—JACOB E . A N D R E W S , M . ; WALDEMAH V. R I E S E N , proxy for S. W . ; WILLIAM B. T E M P L E , proxy for J. W. Devon No. 92.—JOHN
E . F I S C H E R , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
Girard No. 93.—EDMUND B . B E E V E R , S . W . , p r o x y for M . ; ARDS, proxy for J. W. Harmony No. 94.—ROBERT E . YOUNG, M . ; J A M E S H . B E E G L E , proxy for J. W . Constellation No. 95.—WARREN J . W. Delaware No. 96.—CLEVELAND
HARRY R I C H -
H E B E R E . RONEY, S . W . ;
H . EDMUNDSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d G R E S S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Patmos No. 97.—VIRGIL A. OSBORNE, M . ; F L O Y D K . JOHNSON, proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . Benevolent No. 98.—ALVIN
E . REYNOLDS, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Wichita No. 99.—HENRY KERNOHAN, M . ; FRANK D . HALL, S . W . ; T H E O DORE LiNBERG, J. W. Prudence No. 100.—CLAYTON J . W. Euclid No. 101.—CHARLES Keystone
No. 102.—ELI
M . O X E N R I D E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
W . LYON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
ZIMMERMAN, J. W., proxy for M., a n d S. W.
Cedar No. 103.—ARTHUR S. W .
CARTER, M . , proxy for J. W . ; G U Y S . J E P P E R S ,
Frontier No. 104.—JAMES C . M O R R O W , M . , proxy for J. W . ; LER," p r o x y for S. W. Solomon
City No. 105.—JAY
Fortitude No. 107.—EDWARD Memphis
No. 108.—LLOYD
Winfield
No. 110.—LEVI
AUGUST SOL-
SPAULDING, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. E . W A L K E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. H . J E W E L L , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
M. BAUGH, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
191&-19.
GRAND
Hesperian No. 111.—CARL J. W.
LODGE
J. P A I G E , proxy.for M., S. W . a n d J. W .
Advance No. II4.—ANDRAL
Parsons No. 117.—W. Altoona
H . D I A L , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W .
No. lis.—AUSTIN
Excelsior No. US.-—LEE
13
HARSHBURGER, M . , proxy for for S. W . a n d
Blue Valley No. 112.—GEORGE St. John's
OF KANSAS.
G . N O R R I S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . SHULL, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
SIDNEY O R M E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W .
No. IIS.^-M.KB.'SH.MAJ J. W.
Cherokee No. 119.—CLYDE
E . RICHARDSON, proxy for M., S. W . a n d
A. LOVELAND, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Halcyon No. 120.—THOMAS J. H U T C H I N G S , M . , proxy for S. W . ; OSBORNE, proxy for J. W . Woodson No. 121.—HOWARD
THOMAS
R . HABTMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Clifton No. 122.—CHARLES
N . B U R N E R , M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W .
Palestine No. 127.—RALPH
E . E R S K I N E , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W .
Munden
No. 128.—CLARENCE
J. STRANSKY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Belleville No. 129.—CHARLES
S . P E A R C E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Polar Star No. 130.—RICHARD Equity No. 131.—DONALD
H E M P H I L L , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
V. R I C K E T T S , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Crescent No. 133.—GEORGE proxy for S. W .
W . C R O F T , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
Clay Center No. ISJ^.—EKKU
G. J . H A R R I S ,
T . P Y L E , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W .
Vesper No. 136.—GEORGE O . H U R S T , M . , proxy for J. W . ; W I L L I A M S , proxy for S. W .
CHESTER M .
Cherryvale No. 137.—EVERETT G . B A R B E R , J. W., proxy for M . ; M U R P H Y , proxy for S. W. Dover No. 138.—THOMAS
JOHN L .
E . B E N N E T T , S . W . , proxy for M . and J . W .
Sedgwick No. 139.—HAZEN S. H O B B L E , M . ; HAROLD M . T A Y L O R , S . W - ; C H A R L E S H . H U S B A N D , proxy for J. W. Reno No. I40.—WILLIAM PELLS, M . ; JOHN S . RIGG, S. W . ; W A L T E R B . HOAGLAND, proxy for J. W . Signal No. HI.—FRANK BRADLEY WILCOX, M . , proxy for J. W . ; M . M I L L E R , proxy for S. W. ' Newton No. 14^.—CLIFFORD E . R O U S E L L , M . , proxy for J. W . ; O. H A G E N , proxy for S. W . Gilead No. 144-—FRED
FRANK
BENJAMIN
C . CANNADY, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Ellsworth No. I46.—ALBERT D . M O R R I S O N , proxy for M . ; F O W L E R , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
CHARLES N .
Center No. 147.—JAMES R . DELAPLAIN, M . ; RALPH E . POWERS, S . W . ; F R E D H . STOUT, proxy for J. W. Wa-Keeney No. I48.—WILLIAM J. W . Thayer No. 149.—EDWIN
J . BBARDWELL, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d
C . E A G L E S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
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PROCEEDINGS
Wellington No. 150.—ATHALBERT T H O M A S O . FORD, J . W.
OF THE
February,
A. F I S K , M . ; O D D O F . H E N V I L L E , S . W . ;
Douglass No. 151.—CHARLES W . B U R G E S S , M . , proxy for S. W . ; H . R U T H E R F O R D , proxy for J . W. Hope No. 165.—HENRY
P R I E S , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Dexter No. 156.—JOHN
T . L O V E , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Haven
No. 157.—HOWARD W . STRICKLAND, M . ; G E O R G E C . STRICKLAND, J. W .
Active No. 158.—-LARKIN Saqui
NORMAN HALL, S. W . ;
N . M A R T I N , proxy for M . , S. W. and J. W.
No. 160.—WILLIAM H . M I Z E , proxy for M . ; R O B E R T R O Y H A Y S , proxy for S. W . and J. W .
Alma No. 161.—RICHARD
E . T H O E S , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Greenwood No. 163.—CHARLES D . PRITCHARD, M . ; S. W . ; W I L L I A M J. B R O W N , proxy for J . W . Lamed
FRANK G . BROWN,
No. 167.—WILLIAM H . V E R N O N , J R . , M . , proxy for S. W . ; W I L L I A M HOLZAPFBL, proxy for J. W .
Blue Rapids Sterling
ARTHUR
No. 169.—WALTER
KARL
P . B R O W N , M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W. .
No. 171.—EARL J. DYMOND, M . ; RAYMOND A. BARRY, proxy for S. W . ; J O H N L . H O P P E R , proxy for J. W.
McPherson No. 172.—FLOYD OLIVER, M . ; H E N R Y H . WILKIE, J . W .
CHRISTIAN JENSEN, S . W . ;
Belle Plaine No. 173.—ELMER L . N E P T U N E , M . ; F E L I X C . BLANKENSHIP, S. W . ; W I L L I A M E . BANNISTER, J . W . Western Star No. 174-—ARCHIE Prairie
C . COOLIDGE, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Queen No. 176.—EDWARD S. W.
M . SIMPSON, J. W., proxy for M . a n d
Russell No. i 7 7 . — H O R A C E A . F I N K , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. Burr Oak No. 178.--LYLB
M. W O O D , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Mt. Moriah No. 179.—JOHN G . D B M A I N , M . , proxy for J. W . ; C . H A N S O N , proxy for S. W. Burrton
RAYMOND
No. 182.—JOSEPH W . M Y E R S , M . ; W I L L I A M E . BAUGHMAN, proxy for S. W . ; H A B R Y H A R R I S , proxy for J . W.
Phillipsburg Hamlin
No. 184.—JOHN
No. 185.—JERRY
CHARVAT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
L . S H E R R E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Mountain Slope No. 186.—W. A M E R B U R N E T T , p r o x y for M.; S. W. a n d J. W. Pittsburg
No. 187.—EDWIN
E . C O U L T E R , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Henri
No. 190.—GRAFTON J. W.
D . W H I T A K E R , J R . , p r o x y for M., S. W. a n d
Walnut
Valley-No. i 5 i . — P A S C H A L W. L U N D Y , M . ; S. W . ; C H A R L E S A- P H I L L I P S , J. W .
Royal
No. 192.—CLAUD A V E R Y , J. W.
M . SUTTLE,
DWIQHT G . EGBERT,
M . , proxy for S. W . ;
Hartford No. 193.—WARREN J. M U S C H , M . ; S. W . ; E R N S T RAYL, J. W.
CHARLES
O T I S W . B E A C H , proxy for
GRAND
1918-19.
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
15
Galena No. 194.—ELZA
E . J U L I E N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Hays No. 196.—PETER
JOHNSON, J R . , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Madison
No. ^ 9 6 . — R O L A N D M . J E N N I N G S , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Bltie Hill No. i 5 5 . — W I L L I A M E . K E B N E Y , J. W., proxy for M . and S. W. Norton No. 199.—MARK E . B R I D G E S , M . ; A R T H U R J. JOHNSON, proxy for S. W . and J. W. Anthony
No. ^ 0 0 . — H A R V E Y O . D A V I S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Delphos No. 202.—CHARLES Sumner
L O N G , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 203.—WILLIAM E . K E R R , M . ; C A R L W . BOWMAN, proxy for S. W . ; CARL E . SHARP, J. W .
Eminence No. 205.—WILLIAM J. W. Harper
G . Y . W A U G H , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
No. 206.—RALPH G . BOUTIN, M . ; S. W . ; C H A R L E S F . F R A N C I S , J. W.
Friendship No. 208.—CHARLES S . JONES, S. W . ; R O G E R E . DIMOND, J . W .
G E O R G E P A R K E R , proxy for M.;
R A L P H G . HEMINWAY,
Brookville No. 209.—HERSCHEL S. W.
W . H I N E R M A N , J . W . , proxy for M . a n d
Olive Branch No. 212.—GEORGE
J . P A G E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Twin
Grove No. 213.—ALBERT "SHOEMAKER, S . W .
Lewis No. 220.—FRED
Joppa No. 223.—PERRY
E . R I P P L E , J . W., proxy for M . ' a n d S. W.
D . R I G G , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
No. 225.—CLEMENT W . SEELY, M . ; G E O R G E R O B E R T E . M C P H I L L A M E Y , J. W .
Dirigo No. 226.—CLARENCE Jamestown
F . REES, S. W . ;
A. R H I N E , S. W., proxy for M . a n d J. W .
No. 227.—ELISHA
G . M I N A R D , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Vulcan No. 229.—LEONARD Ninnescah
JOSEPH
H U C K S T E P , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
St: Bernard No. 222.—HAROLD
Siloam
BLECKA, M . , proxy for J. W . ;
SIGLEK, proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J. W.
No. 230.—GLENN
W . F E R G U S O N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Long Island No. 231.—GEORGE
B . W O L F E , M . , proxy for S. W a n d J. W .
Greenleaf No. 232.—MATHEW
T H I N N E S , S . W . , proxy for M . and J. W.
Clinton No. 233.—A-LBEBT Garfield No. 235.—SWAN
L . M I L A N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. A. LAWSON, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Meriden No. 236.—ELVA J . W.
R I P P B T O E , M . , proxy for S. W . ;
C. T . M A R T I N ,
Temple No. ^ 3 7 . — T H O M A S R . LANDBS, J. W., proxy for M . and S. W. Mount Hope No. 238.—^JOHN A. P O R T E R , J. W . ; Urbana No. 239.—WILLIAM Soldier No. 2J!fi.—BERT
ANDERSON, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Linwood No. 241.—THOMAS Miltonvale
proxy for M . a n d S. W.
A. I L E S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 242.—ADRIEN
W . M A R T I N , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. M . F I S H E R , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
16
.
PROCEEDIIYCS
OF THE
February,
Peace No. 243.—AV. L U T H E B C R O T C H E T T , J. W., proxy for M . ; W . HuMBEBD, proxy for S. W . Waverly No. 244.—CHARLES Marmalon Tyrian
GEORGE
H . M C D U F F I B , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 246.—WILLIAM
J . M Y E R S , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 246.—CHESTER A. C A R T E R , M . , proxy for J. W . ; W A L T E R S , proxy for S. W .
Canopy No. 248.—FRED
JOHN F .
R . L A N T B R , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
Scoltsville No. 249.—FTXED
C O X , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Whiting
No. 260.—FRANK
E . C L B L A N D , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Stafford
No. 252.—EMIL
R . B R O W N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W .
Oakley No. 263.—RAYMOND G . M C N E I L , proxy for M . and J. W . ; C H A R L E S F . P R I C E , proxy for S. W. Ionic
No. 254.—ROBERT GRAY, J R . , J. W.
Lyra No. 266.—JESSE Morton
C . A R D R E Y , M . , proxy for S. W . ;
F . P Y L E , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 258.—HARVEY
S . M C I N T O S H , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Beattie No. 269.—MABIAN Medicine
HOWARD
H A W K , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Valley No. 260.—ELISHA
Charity No. 263.—CHARLES H. ELGIN, S. W .
W . STOUT, J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
S . S T E P H E N S O N , M . , proxy for J. W . ; A R G U S
Kilwinning No. 265.—SAMVEIJ T . SAMPLE, M . , proxy for J . W . ; C. W A L L I N G , proxy for S. W . Moline
No.'267.—CHARLES
M . A R T H U R , . p r o x y for M., S. W . a n d J . W .
Mistletoe No. S69.—EDWARD L . P E P P E R , M . , proxy for J. W . ; J E N K I N S , proxy for S. W . Armourdale
No. 271.—FRANK
Kaw No. 272.—ELMER J. W .
Windom
P O P P , proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J . W .
E . T H U R S T O N , proxy for M., S. W. and J . W . B . R U M S E Y , pro.xy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 279.—REED
C . BROADSTONE, J . W., pro.xy for M . a n d S. W .
Alpha No. 882.—THEODORE Preston No. 283.—RUEL Anthem
G . M O R T O N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 276.—FRANCIS
Cosmos No. 278.—ALBERT Barney
J. R A L S T O N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 274.—WILLIAM
Wehh No. 275.—IRA
JAMES A.
E . M A R T I N , M . , proxy for S. W . ; H A R R Y N . F A R I S ,
Unity No. 273.—^ALBERT Black Diamond J. W.
EGBERT
L . M C D O W E L L , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
V. B U T C H E R , M . ; proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 284.—DAVID
LLOYD, proxy i o r M., S. W. and J. W .
Argonia No. 285.—AUGUST F . P O H L E N Z , M . ; J O H N F . FARRINGTON, S . W . ; M Y R O N W A L K E R A X T E L L , J. W. Lotus No. 286.—FRANK
C . L I B B Y , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Cyrus No. 288.—HERBERT B . SNIVELY, S . W .
T . H E M M I N W A Y , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
GEORGE
1918-19. Emerald
GRAND No. 289.—CARL
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
17
W . BARCHET, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W .
Paradise No. 290.—ROY
H . W I S E , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Beulah No. Z91.—ELMER
H O K E , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Glasco No. 292.—^EDWARD
R . H A Y N E S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
Kiowa No. 293.—WIIAAAM
G. K E L L E R , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W .
Glen Elder No. ; ? 5 4 . ^ E A R L E . B A I R D , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Highland
No. 296.—GEORGE
H . YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Apollo No. 297.—ROBERT T R E A T P A Y N E , proxy for M . ; J A M B S A. B E V ERLY, proxy for S. W . ; A L F R E D B E V E R L Y , proxy for J . W. Samaria
No. 298.—ERNST
Fargo No. 300.—FRANK
A. GAGLE, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . O N G , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Albert Pike No. SOS.—ALVA L . M C D A N I E L , M . ; H A R R Y L . W H I T E , S . W . ; B E N J A M I N F . D U N K I N , proxy for J. W. Avon No. SOS.—WALTER
S . M A N N , M . , proxy for S.. W . a n d J. W .
St. Thomas No. 3 0 6 . — C A R L R . STOVER, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . Kansas
No. 307.—WILLIAM
Syracuse
No. 309.—JOSEPH
Naphtali
No. 310.—^ARCH
BOAZ, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W. F R I T T S , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W . S . R A B O U B N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Hancock No. 311.—CHARLES M I L L E R , M . ; F R A N K J. L A N P E R , p r o x y for S. W . ; R I C H A R D O . NATZKB, J. W. Severance No. 313.—-ALBERT Hebron No. 314-—-CLINTON
F . ALBERS, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . E . P I L C H E R , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W .
CooUdge No. 316.—RAYMOND T . SHANSTROM, M . , proxy for J. W . ; H . CoNARD, proxy for S. W. Norcatur No. 317.—-ORRIN Wallace No. 318.—HUGH
JOSEPH
BAKER, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. W H E E L E R , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
Goodland No. 321.—JOHN
W Y L I E SHAW, M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W .
Ben Hur No. 322.—JOHN
C . M C C A R T Y , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W .
Oneida No. 323.—WILLIAJI
S . TBASK, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Horlon No. 326.—ALVIN A. MODLAND, M . ; H A R L A N R . B E L D B N , S . W . ; R A L P H D . H I L L , J. W . . Hoyt No. 327.—-FRANK Arcadia
EDWARD BRENBMAN, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J . W.
No. 329.—EDWIN
D . CBOPT, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
La Crosse No. S S O . ^ W I L L I A M J. LAUGHLIN, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Hoisington
No. 331.—CLARENCE
Rosedale No. 333.—GILBERT AUen No. 335.—JESSE S. W.
D . S.MITH, M . , proxy for J . W . ;
Formosa No. 336.—FRANK Kincaid Lane
A. E L M O R E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
V. B U R N S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
No. 338.—WILLIAM
RAY W . MCINNES,
H . P A N T I E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . G . FERGUSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
No. 339.—JOHN L . ROWLAND, M . , proxy for J . W . ; ROWLAND, S . W .
WILLIAM E .
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Leoti No. S^O.^ViLLiAM C. D I C K E Y , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. Parker No. S4I.—ABRAHAM Maple
L . N O L I N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W.
Cily No. 34^.—EDWARD
Holyrood No. 343.—P. Ashlar Edna
D . B U C K , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
H E R M A N BESTHORN, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
No. 344-—JOSEPH
A R T H U R M E Y E R , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
No. 346.—HERMAN W . LONG, M . ; T H O M A S E . STORM, S . W . ; T H O R N T O N H . BOWMAN, proxy for J. W .
Moxindridge No. S46.—DAVE RBIGER, S. W . Spivey
No. 347.—JOHN
G . R O T H , M . , proxy for J . W . ;
BARNARD
I . N I C H O L S , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Hoxie No. S 4 S . — F K E D M . B U R R , J . W., proxy for M . a n d S. W . Scammon
No. 361.—RAY
B . TANQUARY, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
Horace No. 362.—^ARTHUR
N . ROCHESTER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Summerfield
No. S 5 4 . — H E N R Y E . R I C H T E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Chnutauqva
No. 365.—FRANK
M . H U B B A R D , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Wellsville No. S5ff.—CARL F ; H U G H E S , M . ; C H A R L E S W . W A R R E N , S . W . ; H A R V E Y O . HAGGARD, J. W , Alia
Vista No. 367.—LEWIS G . G I P P L E , M . ; LEONARD W B I G L E Y , proxy for S. W . ; F R E D R . B E T O N , proxy for J. W .
Sylvan
Grove No. 359.—PRESTON J. W .
Jennings
No. 360.—EDWARD
Powhattan Valley
E . TACHA, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
No. 363.—ROBERT
A N D R E W S , proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J. W .
Center No. 364.—WILLIAM P . VALLANCB, M . ; T O D D T . M C C L U G GEGE, S . W . ; R A L P H M . C L A R K , proxy for J. W .
Doling No. 366.—SAMUEL Plains
S . SIMPSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
No. 367.^FnMiK
Stohrville
DONALDSON, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . E . H A Y S , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 368.—ALBERT
D . SPARR, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—^HAERY O . M A I L E R , M . ; R O B E R T A. D R O W N , p r o x y for S. W . ; C H A R L E S N . L E N N E R T , proxy for J . W. Maple
Hill No. 370.—JAMES W . THOMPSON, proxy for M . a n d J. W . ; JOHN CLEMENTS, S . W .
Grand View No. 376.—BERTMAN H . H O C K E T T , proxy for M . ; . F R A N K 0 . I N G B L S , proxy for S. W . ; SHELLEY A. N E A S E , proxy for J . W. Zenda
No. 378:—EDWARD O . G R A Y , M . ; G E O R G E A. W O L F O R D , S . W . ; R A Y B . HARDER, J. W .
Wilsey
No. 382.—ROGER W. A R B N D , S . W .
Emmett
No. 387.—WILMEB
Spearville
No. 388.—RALPH
Freeport No. 389.—HARRY
C . T H O M P K I N S , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
CHARLES
E . J O H N S O N , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. A. M O R R O W , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . H . H A R E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Sylvia No. 391.—LEWIS G . WAGNER, M . ; G L E N N M C C O M B , S . W . ; JAMBS A. C A R T E R , J . W.
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Mayeita No. 393.—^EDSON J. LUNGER, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W ; lAndshorg No. 397.—CARL Hepler No. 398.—DAVID Mvllinville
B . GUNNERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. H . E L L I S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
No. 399.—^ABRAHAM P E T E R S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
•Melody No.
400.—RICHARD
C . MARCELL, proxy for M . ;
ARTHUR W .
HiLDiNG, proxy for J. W. Wakarxisa No. ^ 0 ^ . — F O R E S T G . JOSS, S . W . , proxy for M . and J . W . St. Francis
No. 404-—CLARENCE
M . CROSBY, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d
J. W . Kensington
No. 405.—GUY
R . C U R R I E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Hugoton No. 406-—WILLIAM
NEATHERY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Arma No. 408.—^JOHN W . RICHARDSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . Haviland No. 409.—WILLIAM Quinter No. 410.—THOMAS Ensign No. 413.—FLOYD Perry No. 415.—WILLIAM King
A. CORRIGAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W . M . N O R T H U P , S . W., proxy for M. a n d J. W .
L . ROBERTSON, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W . E . C A I N , proxy for M., S. W .and J. W .
David No. 416.—WATSON M . CLARK, J. W .
STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W . ;
Sharon Springs No. 417.—WILLIAM J. W . Codell No. 418.—JOHN
FRANK
W . CARTER, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d
A. L E S H E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
18 11 204
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.)
Representatives of lodges
419
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, or Past Masters.)
District D e p u t y Grand Masters
41
T o t a l representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives present Number of lodges represented. Number of lodges not represented
693 48 290 127
Total n u m b e r of lodges on rolls
,. 417
Fraternally submitted, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, HOMER C . VAN HORN, CHARLES N . FOWLER,
HARRY E . PEACH, P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLBR, Committee.
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February,
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.". Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—ROBERT
T R E A T P A Y N E , N O . 297, E l l i s ;
F O W L E R , N O . 146, E l l s w o r t h ; City;
CHARLES N .
P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER, N O . 3, K a n s a s
H A R R Y E . PEACH, N O . 12, E m p o r i a ;
HOMER C . VAN HORN, N O .
167, L a m e d . On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY
M . HOISINGTON, N O . 142, New-
t o n ; F R E D T . N Y E , N O . 2, L e a v e n w o r t h ;
A I I T H U R J. C A R R U T H , N O . 307,
H e r i n g t o n ; A L V A L . SWEARINGEN, N o . 272, K a n s a s C i t y ; M A R T I N , N o . 158, Atchison.
LARKIN N .
On Finance and Property.—ELMER S . N A N C E , N O . 63, Oswego; ARCHIE C. CooLiDGE, N o . 174, Smith C e n t e r ; M O S E S H . C O L E , N O . 206, H a r p e r ; A R T H U R N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence. T r i b u n e ) ; G E O R G E T . M O H R -
BACHER, N o . 9 1 , Marysville. On Jurisprudence.—JOHN A. FERRELL, N O . 136, S e d a n ; EZRA B . F U L LER, N o . 311, F o r t Leavenworth; E L R I C K C . C O L E , N O . 15, Great B e n d ; R I C H A R D E . B I R D , N O . 303, Wichita';
J O H N M . PLEASANT, N O . 66 (resi-
dence. E l Dorado). On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—WILLIAM Coffeyville;
W I L L I A M G . K B L L E Y , N O . 326, H o r t o n ;
H . T E S T E R , N O . 102, HARVEY C . LIVER-
MORE, N o . 19, Olathe. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—GILES
K . WILSON, N o . 51, Topeka.
H . LAMB, N o . 144, Yates Center.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART delivered the following address : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: BRETHREN : In the year that is gone, events without parallel in the history of the world have occurredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;events made necessary and growing out of a world-wide war and which will affect the welfare of mankind in all the centuries to come. In this trying time it is well for the Masonic Craft of this Grand Jurisdiction and throughout the world to pause and make self-inquiry as to the manner in which they have met the responsibilities and duties resting upon them, not merely as members of the Craft, but as men and citizens of the country in which they live. No doubt there have been some members of our Ancient Fraternity who have failed to measure up to the fullest extent of their responsibilities; but, as a whole, it is my unqualified opinion that the Masonic Fraternity has met the stupendous issues involved, and those who were not of military age and have stayed at home have performed unselfishly and ungrudgingly the great labors and duties devolving upon them, and have uncomplainingly made the sacrifices that were necessary to be made that human freedom and liberty might be preserved throughout the world. If this can be said of those of our Craft not engaged in active military operations, how much more truly it may be said of those brave boys and men belonging to our society who have offered and given the last great sacrifice and the full measure of devotion upon their country's altar and upon the altar of humanity itself. In this Grand Jurisdiction alone, I estimate our Fraternity has 5,057 members engaged in military service in this war for human freedom; and during the past year of the number so engaged about 1,500 of these sought membership in and took their masonic degrees immediately before or soon after they entered the military service. What a magnificent tribute this is to the wholesome and noble influence of our great Brotherhood. On account of the unusual conditions existing for the past year, the work and labor of the Grand Master's office has been unprecedented, but it has been a work I have gloried in, and it has been such as to bring home to me a sense of my own limitations and want of ability. But in all difficult situations and circumstances I have gone to that unfailing source of masonic wisdom' and experience, the Grand Secretary, who has been ever ready to lend help and assistance, and who has been of constant comfort and counsel. I N S T A L L A T I O N O P GRAND O F F I C E R S .
When the Grand Officers were installed at the close of the last Annual Communication, two of the appointed officers were absent and were not at that time installed, namely: Brothers RICHARD W . EVANS, Grand Junior Deacon; and HUGH W . GILL, Grand Sword Bearer. On the first day of March, 1918, a commission was issued to R.". W.".
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ROY W . HBLLWABTH, of Dodge City, to install Brother RICHARD W . EVANS as Grand Junior Deacon. Brother HBLLWABTH performed this duty, and made due report thereof as having been done by him at a stated communication of St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, at Dodge City, on March 22, 1918. • . . . . - " . • . • On March 1, 1918, a commission was issued to R.'. W.'. Brother HOMER T. HARDIN, of Wichita, to install Brother HUGH W . GILL as Grand Sword Bearer. Brother HAISDIN psrformed this duty, and made due report thereof as having been done by him at a stated communication of Wichita Lodge No. 99, at Wichita, on April 15, 1918. LODGES CONSTITUTED.
.. At the last Annual Communication charters were granted to two lodges by this M.'.W.'. Grand Body. They were Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, at Sharon Springs, Kansas, and Codell Lodge No. 418, at Codell, Kansas. These lodges were constituted by Special Deputy Grand Masters appointed for that purpose, and due return made showing that fact. LODGES U. D.
.
•
During the year, letters of dispensation have been issued for the establishment of. a lodge U. D. at Republic, Kansas, under the name of Republic Lodge U. D., and I am informed that the character and extent of the work done by such lodge and the manner in which its business has been transacted will very likely justify the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. to feel warranted in recommending it to this Grand Body for a charter. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS.
During the past year the requests for special authority by subordinate lodges to confer degrees without awaiting the running of the statutory time have been more numerous than ever before, owing to the fact that so many of those who sought membership in our Order were joining the Colors and could not receive the degrees in the regular way, and have the benefit of Masonry before leaving their homes for service across the sea. Such requests for special dispensations have uniformly been complied with. The number of such special dispensations issued during the year is approximately 700. The fees charged and collected for special dispensations and turned over to the Grand Secretary therefor amounts to $3,300. There are about forty of such dispensations for which the fee was charged that have not been paid nor such dispensations returned up to the time of the making of the Grand Secretary's report. There were fortyrfour of such special dispensations that were returned not used and cancelled, and no fee charged therefor. Other special dispensations issued were to elect and install officers; to install officers; to authorize business to be transacted at a special communication; to authorize the election of a Master from among those who had not served as Master, Senior Warden or Junior Warden; to authorize a brother Past Master to act as Master in the
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absence of the regular Master and of the Wardens; to authorize ballot to be taken on petition at a special communication; and to receive and refer petition to an investigation committee at a special communication. CORNER-STONES.
â&#x20AC;˘ On June 17, 1918, I had the very great pleasure and honor to lay the corner-stone of the new Court House at Smith Center. The day was perfect, a vast audience witnessed the ceremony, and the brothers at Smith Center extended to me, as Grand Master, a most cordial greeting and generous hospitality. A commission was issued R.'.W.'. OWEN J. WOOD to lay the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple at Chanute, on June 18, 1918, at which time such corner-stone was laid; and in making report under such commission R.'.W.'. Brother WOOD very appropriately said: "There was a large attendance of the brothers and citizens. All present were greatly interested in the ceremony, and appreciated and enjoyed the oration delivered by M.\ W.\ Brother WM. L . BTJRDICK, which was very fine and impressively delivered." DEDICATIONS.
On March 27, 1918, at Hamlin, in my home county of Brown, it was my great pleasure to dedicate the new Masonic Temple for Hamlin Lodge No. 185. The ceremony was successful in every way, and a most enjoyable and profitable time was spent. On June 24, 1918, at Seneca, it was my privilege to dedicate the new Masonic Temple for Seneca Lodge No. 39. This was the Temple the corner-stone of which I laid in 1917, and of which report was made at the last Annual Communication. VISITATIONS.
March 22, 1918, was the occasion of Orient Lodge No. 51, of Topeka, raising its one thousandth member, and having a cordial invitation to be present, I availed myself of it. WhUe the number of the membership of Orient Lodge speaks eloquently of the prosperity and success of that lodge, yet that is in fact but a sniall part of the evidence that Orient Lodge No. 51 is fulfilling its destiny and accomplishing very great masonic good. The character of the work put on.by Orient Lodge was most excellent, and might well be imitated by all of our subordinate lodges. The hospitaUty of the brethren of Orient Lodge was most generous and kind, and I shall ever remember and cherish its most cordial and fraternal greeting. There was a second occasion of a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction during the year 1918 raising its one thousandth member. On June 22nd, Wyandotte Lo'dge No. 3, at Kansas City, celebrated that ceremony, at which time I was a cordially welcomed guest. The fact that after the ceremony a bountiful banquet was served, and that your Grand Master lost the Grand Master's apron and hat, speaks most eloquently of the enjoyable time experienced by your Grand Master. Both apron and hat were subsequently found and returned. The Kansas City brethren do things both for and to a Grand Master.
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DISTRICT D E P U T I E S A N D DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Again I must commend our system of District Deputies. Great good results to our beloved Institution therefrom. But it must not be overlooked that this result is brought about by reason of the personnel of our District Deputies. No chief of any organization has ever been served with truer loyalty or greater devotion than your Grand Master has been favored with by the District Deputies during the past year. On account of the influenza epidemic prevailing throughout this Grand Jurisdiction and the ban against pubUc meetings, our district meetings this year, that were fixed for the autumn, have been greatly interfered with. These meetings in twenty-two districts have had to be abandoned, much to my regret. It is also a matter of deep regret that I am compelled to'state that many of the officers of our subordinate lodges do not seem to appreciate the importance of attending these district meetings, and have shown very great indifference concerning their attendance, and in many cases have not attended. In all such instances, I have written the Masters of such lodges asking what excuse there was for their non-attendance and insisting upon such attendance in the future. Especially is this spirit of indifference manifest in District No. 58, where all the lodges comprising such district are about equally delinquent. I also desire to make special mention of the most efficient services and to express my appreciation of the splendid work done by both our Grand Lecturers, Brothers HARVEY O . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART, at all of
our district meetings. DISCIPLINE.
During the year the records of the office of the Grand Secretary disclosed that, more than ever in the past, our masonic law was being violated and held at naught in the matter of the conferral of degrees on Sunday by many of our subordinate lodges, and by conferring degrees in less than the statutory time without procuring special authority so to do. As this unlawful practice has continued to grow and spread, it had reached that stage when if it was to be corrected some more drastic action had to be taken than that of mere censure. Not unmindful of the wise conclusion contained in the report of the distinguished Committee on Jurisprudence at the last Annual Communication concerning this subject, and in order to terminate and put a stop to such innovations of our masonic law, I found it necessary during the year, on account of such violations, to suspend the warrant of constitution of the following lodges, viz.: On On On On On On On
May 2nd, Patmos Lodge No. 97, at El Dorado. Âť June 8th, Mackey Lodge No. 48, at Effingham. August 30th, Hancock Lodge No. 311, at Ft. Leavenworth. August 30th, McKinley Lodge No. 41, at Pomona. August 30th, Eldora Lodge No. 28, at Mapleton. August 30th, St. Francis Lodge No. 404, at St. Francis. August 30th, Arcana Lodge No. 31, at Doniphan.
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On August 30th, Scammon Lodge No. 351, at Scammon. On August 31st, Carson Lodge No. 132, at Elk City. On August 31st, Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, at North Topeka. On August 31st, Towanda Lodge No. 30, at Towanda. On August 31st, McCracken Lodge No. 58, at McCracken. On August 31st, Rising Sun Lodge No. 8, at Fort Scott. On August 31st, Valley Falls Lodge No. 21, at Valley Falls. On August 31st, Palmyra Lodge No. 23, at Baldwin. On August 31st, Sedgwick Lodge No. 139, at Sedgwick. On August 31st, Union Lodge No. 7, at Junction City. On September 4th, Eminence Lodge No. 205, at Eskridge. On September 4th, Waverly Lodge No. 244, at Waverly. On September 5th, Mayetta Lodge No. 393, at Mayetta. On September 5th, Galva Lodge No. 251, at Galva. On September 5th, Spivey Lodge No. 347, at Spivey. On September 6th, De Soto Lodge No. 40, at De Soto. On September 6th, Xenia Lodge No. 47, at Xenia. On September 7th, Cawker City Lodge No. 125, at Cawker City. On September 7th, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74, at Augusta. On September 7th, Cherokee Lodge No. 119, at Cherokee. On September 7th, Hope Lodge No. 155, at Howard. On September 9th, .Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, at Colony. . On September 9th, Naphtali Lodge No. 310, at Almena. On September 9th, Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, at Ness City. On September 9th, Goodland Lodge No. 321, at Goodland. On September 9th, Moline Lodge No. 267, at Moline. Am glad to report, however, that in every case the respective lodges whose charters had been suspended promptly expressed deep regret for its violation of the masonic law, gave assurance that such an offense would not again occur, and asked for a return of its charter. Prompt attention and action was taken in each case under the circumstances, and the charters were each and all restored, and I believe that, with the exception of very, very few individuals, no ill feeUng was engendered, and that much good has resulted from such action. Especially was I pleased to find among the officers and members of the lodges so disciplined a true masonic spirit of obedience to constituted masonic authority, and such a ready acquiescence in and to the orders of the Grand Master. In this connection, I desire to acknowledge my obUgation to the various District Deputy Grand Masters for their tactful and valuable assistance rendered therein. I venture the opinion and hope that the course taken in arresting the charters of these lodges wiU be largely influential as a deterrent to the commission of hke violations of our masonic law in the future.
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February,
FRATERNAL INTERCOURSE WITH LODGES I N FRANCE. •
On M a y 3 1 , 1918, I received from Brother C. E. M I L L E R , - Junior Warden of Quenemo Lodge N o . 270, a t Quenemo, a letter which reads as follows: • • " "Most Worshipful Grand Master of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas. M Y D E A R BROTHER : I have a son in t h e U. S. army service in France. H e is in t h e Aviation section, and they have an organized club of Fellow Crafts for their own social benefit. H e states t h a t a number of t h e State Grand Lodges have given their members permission to visit t h e French masonic lodges, b u t says Kansas boys have no such privilege. I n behalf of these boys, who have m a d e t h e sacrifice and are asking such a masonic privilege, I p r a y you to use your power in granting such a request, and to . do so a t a very early time, as such an affiliation may mean much t o them in this great hour of trial. I had t h e pleasure of seeing m y son raised to the sublime degree of a M a s t e r Mason, and I hope he can have the pleasure of your early reply t o the proper authorities, on this subject-. ,.. , Thanking you for your attention, I a m Very truly yours, in A. F . & A. M., :
(Signed.)
C. E . M I L L E R ,
Junior Warden, Quenemo Lodge." T o which communication, I m a d e t h e following reply: " M a y 31, 1918. C. E. Miller, Junior Warden, Quenemo Lodge No. 270, A. F. & A. M., Quenemo, Kansas. M.Y D E A R BROTHER : Answering your letter of the 27th inst., requesting me t o make an order giving permission to members of our lodges here in Kansas to visit t h e French masonic lodges in France, will say t h a t I am, sorry I cannot comply with your request, and for these reasons: T h a t t h e M o s t Worshipful Grand Lodge of Kansas is n o t in fraternal correspondence with any masonic organization in France, has never been, a n d all French masonic lodges are, under our present conditions, clandestine so far as our masonic law is concerned. T h e masonic bodies of France do n o t recognize any deity, and are atheistic ; so for these reasons I cannot issue such a n order or authority as you desire. I a m of t h e opinion t h a t under t h e circumstances much more harm t h a n good to t h e Fraternity generally would be brought about by permitting our brothers to visit t h e so-called masonic lodges in France. Fraternally yours, (Signed.)
W M . I. STUART,
Grand
Master."
CO-OPERATION W I T H GOVERNMENT I N WAR WORK.
In t h e past, year correspondence a n d telegrams have been exchanged with H E R B E R T HOOVER, chairman of Federal Food Administration, in which request was made b y him for co-operation of our Fraternity in conservation and saving of food p r o d u c t s ; and in all instances instant and hearty response was made to such requests, and everything in our power was done t o aid in t h e object sought.. PAILUHE A N D I N D I F F E R E N C E OP SUBORDINATE LODGES.
Attention is called to w h a t seems t o b e indifference on t h e p a r t of t h e Secretaries of a great many of o u r subordinate lodges concerning com-
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munications sent them from the Grand Secretary and from the Grand E a s t , and t h e failure on their p a r t to read for themselves or t o their respective lodges such communications. As only one instance of such indifference, I have b u t t o mention t h a t on account of t h e influenza epidemic and t h e ban against public meetings caused thereby, t h a t on December 2, 1918, I caused to b e sent to t h e Secretary of each of our subordinate lodges t h e following communication: •.. ." " To the Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges in this Jurisdiction: B R E T H R E N : Owing to orders issued b y Health Boards on account of the influenza, prohibiting t h e holding of meetings of a n y kind (which of necessity includes lodges) it will b e impossible for a number of our lodges to hold their annual communication a n d elect officers, which under t h e law must b e done a t the first stated communication PRECEDING St. John's D a y in December—the 27th. Therefore, in such cases it will be necessary t h a t t h e election be held a t a subsequent stated communication; a n d in view of these conditions such lodges affected b y t h e order of t h e Health Boards a r e hereby authorized t o hold their annual election a t t h e first stated communication after t h e restrictions have been withdrawn b y "the local authorities, and immediately thereafter (provided the annual report has already been transmitted) t h e Secretary is hereby ordered to send the list of officers elected and a-ppointed t o the Grand Secretary, who will enter same on the annual report. • Bear in mind, however, t h a t postponing t h e election of officers MUST NOT, in a n y manner, delay t h e preparation a n d forwarding of t h e annual report to t h e Grand Secretary within t h e time provided b y law, viz., J a n u a r y 10, 1919. Under the law the annual report must b e prepared and transmitted to t h e Grand Secretary b y t h e newly elected Secretary;, however, in such cases as referred to above, t h e report of necessity must be prepared and forwarded b y t h e present Secretary or t h e brother performing these duties. Fraternally yours, (Signed.)
W M . I. STUART,
Attest: (Signed.)
Grand
Master.
ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary." B u t notwithstanding such instruction a n d authority therein, given, which was thought t o be clear and explicit, m a n y lodges have written and requested special dispensations granting authority t o t h e m to elect a n d install officers of their respective lodges, when authority had already been given a n d conveyed t o them as above recited. I desire t o impress upon the Secretaries and officers of subordinate lodges t h e importance of giving attention t o communications from the Grand Secretary and from t h e Grand East, and not treat them as ordinary advertising circulars, t h a t are pigeonholed or thrown in t h e waste basket. CONSOLIDATION O P LODGES.
On February 7, 1918, Liberty Lodge N o . 123, of Liberty, duly a n d unanimously adopted a resolution t o consolidate Liberty Lodge with Keystone Lodge No. 102, of Coffeyrille, and o n M a r c h 6, 1918, Keystone Lodge,- a t GoffeyviUe, also unanimously adopted a resolution to consolidate
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such.two lodges, and on the 22nd day of March,. 1918, your Grand Master issued his edict ordering and declaring Liberty Lodge No. 123 and Keystone Lodge No. 102 to be consolidated from and after that date under the warrant, name and number of Keystone Lodge No. 102. DECISIONS.
On September 7, 1918, there was addressed to me, by Brother B. F. DuNKiN, Secretary of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, the following letter: "WICHITA, KANSAS, Sept. 7, 1918.
Wm. I. Stuart, Grand Master, A. F. & A. M., Hiawatha, Kansas. DEAR SIB AND BROTHER: We received at the stated communication held on August 28, 1918, a petition on Certificate of Transfer, dated June 5, 1918. Before the ballot can be spread on this petition, the Certificate will have become null and void. What will be the legal way to proceed? Thanking you for the information, I am Fraternally, (Signed.)
B. F. DUNKIN,
.
Secretary.
To which, on September 21, 1918, I made the following reply: "B. F. Dunkin, Secretary Albert Pike.Lodge No. SOS, A. F. & A. M., Wichita, Kansas. M T DEAR BROTHER : Referring to your letter of September 7th, which was received some time ago, I have after careful consideration of the subject come to the conclusion that the matter you write of calls for a decision by the Grand Master of this jurisdiction, and my decision shall be reported to the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge at our next Annual Communication, and is as follows : â&#x20AC;˘ ' Where a Certificate of Transfer of Membership has been issued to a member of a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and such certificate of Transfer, which by its terms (ninety days) is still in force and effect, accompanies a petition for affiliation to another lodge, and such Certificate of .Transfer would by its terms expire before the ballot could be spread upon the petition for affiliation, the presentation of such certificate by such member while it is still in force and effect is all that is necessary, and comes within the fair meaning and purview of our masonic law on the subject, and the ballot can be spread upon the petition for affiliation, notwithstanding that such certificate has expired by its terms before the ballot is so spread. This decision, I think, will give you the necessary information as to how to proceed with the case you mentioned in your letter of September 7th. Fraternally yours, (Signed.)
WM. I. STUART,
Grand Master." In April of the past year there was presented to me the question of waiver being compulsory on the part of a lodge that had received a petition and accepted material, and the petitioner thereafter, before the dedegrees were conferred, moved out of the jurisdiction of such lodge and remained out of such jurisdiction for two or more years. Upon careful consideration and reflection I came to the conclusion, and am still of the opinion, that there is a seeming conflict in the language used in Section 112 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws and the language used in Decision 100
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made by M.'.W.". Brother LAMB, and which was duly approved by this Most Worshipful Body, thereby placing a construction upon Section 112 that apparently differed from the common acceptation of the words therein used. That there may be no room for doubt as to our masonic law on this subject, I would recommend that such Section 112 be amended so that the legislative intent of this Grand Body may be clearly set forth on this subject with no ambiguity or uncertainty. L O S S O F M E M B E R S H I P BY D E A T H .
From our membership we have lost by death during the past year 897. A proper and fitting tribute will be paid to the memory of all of these craftsmen through the report of the Coriimittee on Necrology. But with a sad heart I must especially mention the death and irreparable loss to our Fraternity of that accomplished and distinguished man and Mason, M.'. W.'. Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER. For so many years this M.\ W.'. Grand Lodge has been honored and benefited by the attendance and labors of our lamented brother that it may be very truthfully said that his face and presence will be missed as greatly and his death as deeply mourned as any loss we might have suffered from our many distinguished members. Brother MILLER died on November 29,' 1919, and was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, at Topeka, Kansas. At the time of Brother MILLER'S death, he had in course of preparation, as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, his annual report, but as such report was incomplete, at my request the R.\ W.'. Grand Secretary took up the task, completed the work, and it will be duly submitted for consideration by this M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge. SALARY OF GRAND SECRETARY.
Here, I desire to interpolate a matter that is not printed in the advance sheets, soon to be distributed, of the Reports of Grand Officers, but which I expect to be included as a part of my address in the regular printed Proceedings. For four years last past, and since I have been by virtue of the offices I have held in this Grand Body a member of the Council of Administration, I have observed the enormous amount of work that has to be done by and the great responsibihty resting upon the Grand Secretary. I desire to call to your attention the fact that R.'. W.'. Brother A. K. WILSON has made a life work of establishing a permanent system of keeping the masonic record of every brother within this Grand Jurisdiction, and which is recognized as the best obtainable and a model for all the future years in this and other Grand Jurisdictions. He has given more than a quarter of a century out of his life to this great work, and the faithfulness and devotion of that service has been so complete, so absorbing, that the sacrifices he must necessarily have made of his own private affairs and fortunes I fear will never be fully appreciated by our Brotherhood. When Brother WILSON was first elected as Grand Secretary in this Grand Jurisdiction there was only a membership of 19,000. In the years he has served, our membership has grown in numbers to 51,000. More than
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twenty-five years ago, when the cost of living was not half that it istoday, Brother WILSON commenced to serve as Grand Secretary at the same salary that he still receives. The S150 per month he receives is the compensation of a mere bookkeeper. He receives the smallest salary of any Grand Secretary in all the Grand Jurisdictions of similar membership within the United States. Is it not time that this M.'.W.". Grand Lodge should make some substantial acknowledgment of its great obligation to a faithful servant for his splendid and magniJEicent service? This recognition and acknowledgment, I sincerely feel, has already been too long deferred. Therefore, without consultation with and without any knowledge on the part of R.'. W.'. Bro. A. K. WILSON, I most earnestly recommend that as a mark and evidence of appreciation, that this Grand Body authorize an increase in the salary of Grand Secretary, so long as the present incumbent continues to serve, to the sum of S3,000 per annum. MASONIC HOME FUND;
At the last Annual Communication, as Deputy Grand Master, I had the pleasure and privilege to report concerning the raising of funds to rebuild the Kansas Masonic Home; that there had been collected through the subordinate lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction up to that time the sum of §133,080.88, and that there had been contributed from. miscellaneous sources up to that time the sum of §7,833.74, and in addition, the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of R. A. M. of this State had contributed and paid directly to the Secretary of the Masonic Home Board for the rebuilding of the Home the sum of S5,000, making in all an aggregate sum of 8145,914.62. That there was due from the subordinate lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, a balance of their alloted share, the aggregate sum of $34,509.15. During the year there has been received from the subordinate lodges . towards this great purpose the further sum of §24,944.99; from miscellaneous sources there has been received the sum of §251.00; making an aggregate of all amounts received this year §25,195.99. There is still due from the subordinate lodges in this State, of their alloted share towards rebuilding the Home, the sum of §10,819.15. No.
7 14 19 36 37 57 61 70 71 80 81 82 84 92
Apportionment
Location
Junction City Oskaloosa Olathe Council Grove. : Paola Coyville LaCygne Carbondale Baxter Springs Cottonwood Falls New Albany Neosho Falls Winchester Devon
•.
§ 932 360 662 687 597 198 205 313 334 644 133 97 270 194
40 00 40 60 60 00 20 20 80 40 20 20 00 40
Amount Paid
S 268 196 239 332 397 . . .• 106 303 167 300 42
Balance Due
50 20 50 00 10 95 20 50 00 80
236 35 50 00
§663 163 422 355 200 198 98 10 167 344 90 97 33 144
90 80 90 60 50 00 25 00 30 40 40 20 65 40
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No.
94 98 100 119 121 124 135 140 143 156 161 174 183 187 188 210 211 214 216 224 228 245 257 26 5 269 275 287 292 302 303 307 338 341 355 366 379 385 400
GRAND
Location
Neodesha AbUene.... Columbus Cherokee Toronto Pawnee Station Lenexar Hutchinson Minneapolis Dexter Alma Smith Center Gaylord Pittsburg Onaga Fulton Greeley Simpson Hiattville Williamsburg Esbon Moran Westmoreland Hazelton Conway Springs Meade Lebanon Glasco Gove City.. Wichita Herington Kincaid Parker Cedar Vale. Bonner Springs Buffalo. Piper Ottawa
LODGE OF KANSAS. Apportionment.
31" Amount Paid
Balance " Due
S806 40 ' $186 00 ' S620 40 903 60 510 95 392 65 482 40 136 30 346 10 432 00 . 287 00 145 00 298 80 . . ' 5 0 00 248 80. 93 60~ 50 00 43 60 183 60 30 00 153 601,933 20 1,710.00 223 20 428 40 137 00 29140 252 00 126 00 126 00 29160 152 00 139 60 536 40 ' 100 00 436 40 280 80 175 00 105 80 2,552 40 2,115 75 436 65 432 00 98 00 334 00 158 40 158 40 93 60 41 00 52 60 162 00 48 00 114 00 68-40 49 00 19 40 266 40 266 40 144 00 82 50 61 50 266 40 2100 245 40 277 20 168 20 109 00 205 20 100 00 105 20 460 80 144 50 316 30 370 80 300 25 70 55 349 20 62 00 287 20 248 40 198 00 60 40 187 20 67 50 119 70 3,434 40 2,953 40 48100 â&#x20AC;˘.... 705 60 345 50 360 10 183 60 50 00 133 60 313 20 77 80 235 40 259 20 163 20 106 00 406 80 230 00 176 80 230 40 200 00 30 40 223 20 54 90 168 30 308 80 90 80 118 00
A niimber of these delinquent lodges have given assurance that in the course of time their particular lodge would pay its full quota towards the rebuilding of the Home. However, on account of the continuous rise in cost of all material and furnishings, it will require the full amount that was hoped to be raised to complete the Home and furnish it, and inasmuch as the whole fund asked for is so necessary and the need at this time so urgent, I unhesitatingly recommend that this M.'.W/. Grand Lodge take such action as will cause these deUnquent lodges to realize the importance and necessity of meeting their obligation in this matter. Today the rehabilitated Masonic Home of Kansas and for Kansas Masons stands erected upon the original site in this beautiful and enterprising city of Wichita, and will be a lasting and perpetual evidence that masonic charity is a living, active and vital force, and that our fraternal professions and utterances in the cause of human charity do not end with mere words.
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Today, at 1: 30 o'clock this afternoon, we shall dedicate the Home with the usual beautiful masonic ceremonies, and you are all most cordially invited to lend your presence to grace and honor the occasion. I should be wanting indeed in appreciation should I fail to acknowledge the great debt we all owe to the Order of the Eastern Star in carrying out this immense and noble enterprise. To that Order belongs the credit of raising sufficient funds to build one of the units of the structures comprising the Home, and that uait, known as the "Eastern Star Cottage," will b? left for them to dedicate at such time as will best suit their purpose and convenience. While on this subject of the Home, I desire to call your attention that at our last Annual Communication Grand Master LOBDELL stated that at the conclusion of the raising of this fund for the rebuilding of the Home an "Honor Roll" would be prepared showing the payments made by each lodge, the aggregate of which made reconstruction possible. I therefore recommend that the Grand Secretary be directed to prepare such a roll for display in the Grand Lodge Library, in order that the lodges contributing to such fund may have on permanent display a record of their noble work done for the benefit of our unfortunate brother Masons, their widows and orphans. MEMBERSHIP 1 9 1 8 .
We have added to our membership in this Grand Jurisdiction during the past year, 4,949; 897 of our membership have died; 682 have dimitted; 315 have been suspended ; and 3 have been expelled; leaving a net gain in the membership of our Order in this Grand Jurisdiction of 3,045 for the year, by far the largest net gain in any one year since this Grand Masonic Jurisdiction was established. This gain, representing the young, vigorous and intellectual manhoodof our State, a large number of whom have proved their qualities as desirable material for our great brotherhood by offering on their country's altar the last supreme sacrifice of devotion in the cause of democratic institutions and human liberty. It is safe to assume that the magnificent strength added to our honorable and ancient Institution during the past year will be lasting in its influence, and in the coming years help to bring about to a fuller and greater extent in the history of Masonry and of mankind that broad, generous and fraternal relationship that will insure a stronger manhood, better citizenship, and the fulfillment of our proper destinies, and therefore greater happiness to the human race. CONCLUSION.
It will be a lasting source of gratification and of pride to me that I have had, in this critical and history-making time, even a small part in the administration of masonic affairs in this Grand Jurisdiction; and when the time of my passing comes I only hope it may be sincerely and truthfully said of me, "He was of service." If I shall have earned this tribute, that, and the honors so kindly and generously bestowed upon me by this
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noble brotherhood, should and will be recompense enough, and my life will not have been in vain. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Master. Upon motion of M.'.W.". A L E X . A. SHARP, the address of the Grand Master was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. R.-.W.'. WILLIAM FRANK M A R C H , Grand Treasurer, presented the following report, which was, on motion of M.".W.;. ALEX. A. SHARP, referred to the Committee on Reports of
Grand Officers: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted : LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 1, 1919. W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, / n accou7it«)i<A </ie M.'.W.'. GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
1918, Receipts. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand .• S 31,309 30 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary S 416 00 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary 190 00 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary 393 50 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,120 40 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary 4,766 49 Mar. ll.-j—Received from Grand Secretary 496 00 Mar. 16.—Received from Grand Secretary 144 00 Mar. 22.—Received from Grand Secretary 355 00 Mar. 26.—Received from Grand Secretary 196 00 Apr. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 88 20 Apr. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 199 10 Apr. 22.—Received from Grand Secretary 526 05 Apr. 26.—Received from Grand Secretary 873 10 May 1.—Received from Grand Secretary 10 00 May 4.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 May 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,065 10 May 13.—Received from Grand Secretary 591 20 May 23.—Received from Grand Secretary 769 35 May 31.—Received from Grand Secretary 723 25 June 6.—Received from Grand Secretary 721 30 June 10.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 June 17.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,093 30 June 25.—Received from Grand Secretary..... 572 00 • July 2.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 July 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 478 85 July 9.—Received from Grand Secretary 1,385 00 July 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 1 87 July 18.—Received from Grand Secretary 915 40 July 30.—Received from Grand Secretary 50 00 Aug. . 5.—^Received from Grand Secretary 314 70 Aug. 7.—^Received from Grand Secretary 206 00 Aug. 9.—^Received from Grand Secretary 102 70 Aug. O.^Received from Grand Secretary 20 00 Aug. 22.—^Received from Grand Secretary " 410 90 • Aug. 30.—Received from Grand Secretary 750 00 Sept. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary 20 00
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GRAND
Sept. 11.—Received from Sept^ 12.—Received from Sept. 24.—Received from Oct. 5.—Received from Oct; 7.—Received from Oct. 21.—Received from Oct. 21.—Received from Oct. 24.—Received from Nov. 13.—Received from Nov. 19.—Received from Nov. 27.—Received from Dec. 7.—Received from Dec. 11.—Received from Dec. 11.—Received from Dec. 20.—Received from Dec. 27.—Received from 1919. Jan. 6.—Received from Jan. 7.—Received from Jan. 7.—Received from Jan. 8.—Received from Jan. 8.—Received from Jan. 9.—Received from Jan. 10.—Received from Jan. 11.—Received from Jan. 15.—Received from Jan. 16.—Received from Jan. 17.—Received from Jan. 18.—Received from Jan. 18.—Received from Jan. 21.—Received from Jan. 21.—Received from Jan. 22.—Received from Jan. 23.—Received from Total
LODGE OP KANSAS.
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Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary Grand Secretary
$87 660 372 258 500 20 20 357 148 473 483 904 7 957 494 1,149
50 05 00 00 . 00 00 00 00 75 80 80 10 90 60 10 20
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
271 910 2,142 4,000 746 3,020 5,194 3,806 7,381 499 2,435
60 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 96 10 33 10 80 00 00 00 =$ 84,478 95
Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary .'
13,969 931 3,300 8,781 172
$115,788 25
Disbursements. 1918-19.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 396 inclusive, except No. 390, $81,403 Transferred to Charity Fund : . . . 3,072 Balance on hand 31,312 Total. $115,788
03 79 43 25
CHARITY F U N D .
1918.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund Total
8 6,148 06 3,072 79 $ 9,220 85
Disbursements. 1918.—Warrant No. 390 Balance on hand Total
$ 1,366 50 7,854 35 $ 9,220 85
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I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Township, Harper County: No. 10, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 .8 500 00 No. 11, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 50O 00 No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 50O 00 No. 14, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 No. 15, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 No. 16, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 Refunding Bonds, School Districtt No. 79, Greenwood County: No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 8 50O 00 No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 50O 00 No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 50O 00 No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 50O 00 No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 School District No. 60, Brown County: No. 12, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 8 500 00 â&#x20AC;¢ No. 13, dated AprU 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 14, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 15, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 16, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 17, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 18, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 School District No. IS, Shawnee County: No. 6, dated July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1919 $ 200 00 No. 7, dated July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1920 200 00 School District No. IS, Ottawa County: No. 17, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 8 500 00 No. 18, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 500 00 No. 19, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 500 00 No. 20, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 500 00 Board of Education, City of Earned: No! 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 8 1,000 00 ' No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 1,000 00 No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 1,000 00 No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 1,000 00 School District No. S, Doniphan County: No. 8, dated Jan. 1, 1915, due July 1, 1919 S 500 00 No. 9, dated Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. 1, 1920 500 00 No. 10, dated Jan. 1, 1915, due July 1, 1920. . 500 00 No. 11, dated Jan. 1, 1915, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 12, dated Jan. 1, 1915, due July 1, 1921 500 00 Total
819,400 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treaxurer.
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OF KANSAS.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
R.*. W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, presented the following report, which was, on motion of M.'.W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers : To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The following report is herewith presented for your consideration a t this Annual Communication: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 1 8 .
As soon as practicable after the close of t h e last Annual Communication, t h e journal of t h e Proceedings was printed a n d distributed i n t h e usual manner. VOLTjfME X V I I .
I n compliance with Section 67 of t h e Grand Lodge Laws, t h e Proceedings for, t h e past three years were bound a n d distributed in t h e u s u a l manner. H I S T O R I C A L REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
T h e historical registry and abstract were posted u p a s usual immediately after t h e last Annual Communication. CHARTERS ISSUED.
At t h e last Annual Communication charters were authorized for t h e formation of new lodges, t o w i t : Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417.~Oa March 11, 1918, W.'. E L M E R D . SAMSON, Special D e p u t y Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constituted this lodge, with t h e following officers: WILLIAM W . CARTER
Master.
CHARLES H U N T HTTGO E . N E L S O N
Senior W a r d e n . Junior W a r d e n .
J O H N P . WORMERINGER
Treasurer.
WILLIAM MEINHARDT
Secretary.
GEORGE KNIGHT P R I C E R . HARBOLD WALTER W . WURST ERNEST H . ROBINSON
Senior Junior Senior Junior
CHRISTIAN G . R E H M
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
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Codell Lodge No. 4/5.—On March 11, 1918, W / . WILLIAM L . D A V E N PORT, Special D e p u t y G r a n d Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constit u t e d this lodge, with t h e following officers: H A R R Y L . ADAMS
.'.. M a s t e r .
J O H N A. L E S H E R W A T T V. D O A K
Senior W a r d e n . Junior W a r d e n .
MILTON F . FRITTS
Treasurer.
WILLIAM R . POWELL
•. . . S e c r e t a r y .
G E O R G E C . OTIS STEPHEN R . TUCKER A R T H U R L . DOUGHERTY ROBERT W . GILPIN. .
Senior Junior Senior Junior
W I L L I A M T . WBAVERLING
Tyler.
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Republic
Lodge,
J u n e 6, 1918.
at Republic,, Republic
Officers:
County.—Dispensation
L E O B . GRIBBLB, M a s t e r ;
issued
JUDSON C . PRICE,
Senior W a r d e n ; SBPH W . JONES, Junior Warden. Later in t h e year Bro. GRIBBLB moved from t h e jurisdiction, and t h e M.'.W.". G r a n d Master appointed Bro. T O N Y W . P E T E R to fill'the.va^ cancy. RESTORATION O P CHARTERS.
I n compliance with t h e renewed recommendation of t h e Grand Secr e t a r y one year ago, charters of the following lodges have been placed on file in t h e archives of the Grand Lodge, certified copies having been made, nicely framed a n d furnished in each case : Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola. Sunflower Lodge N o . 86, Wichita. Cherrjrvale Lodge N o . 137, Cherryvale. Dover Lodge No. 138, Dover. Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison. Kirwin Lodge No. 175, Kirwin. Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Clyde. Emerald Lodge N o . 289, Lakin. LaCrosse Lodge N o . 330, LaCrosse. E d n a Lodge No. 345, E d n a . Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington. B u t one of t h e above charters was in such faded condition t h a t it h a d t o be restored, a n d t h a t w a s Paola Lodge No. 37. This very old charter, which was almost illegible, has been made practically as good as new, a n d is now in a safe place in t h e Grand Lodge Building, which adds much t o t h e historical value of the Grand Lodge. T h e charter of Fortitude Lodge No. 107, of Independence, w a s s e n t
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the Grand Secretary, as it was badly faded and almost beyond recognition. In due time it was restored, placed in first-class condition and returned to the lodge. As a matter of permanent record and one that will be easy of access; a list of the names of the lodges whose charters have been placed on permanent file in the archives of the Grand Lodge is herewith submitted, which includes the complete list up to date. This, of course, does not include the names of the lodges whose charters were restored and the original returned to them: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth ; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; Bang Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Sunflower Lodge No: 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 138, Dover; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison; Belle Plaine Lodge No. 173, Belle Plaine; Kirwin Lodge No. 175, Kirwin; Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Clyde; Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, Burr Oak; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse; Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakanisa; Saint Francis Lodge No. 404, Saint Francis; and Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington. SAFES.
Your Grand Secretary ffeels he is justified in again calUng the attention of the lodges which are not already provided with fire-proof safes or cabinets to give this matter prompt attention. Your attention is again called to the importance of this matter in view of the fact that as time passes our records become more valuable, and most of the information contained therein cannot be secured through any other source after it is once destroyed by fire. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
At the beginning of the year it was found advisable to make the following changes of lodges in several of our districts: Lodge No. 356 from District No. 5 to District No. 60. Lodge No. 121 from District No. 23 to District No. 59. Lodge No. 229 from District No. 16 to District No. 49.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge
February,
No. 205 from District No. 22 to District No. 73. No. 161 from District No. 21 to District No. 73. No. 341 from District No. 6 to District No. 7. No. 357 from District No. 40 to District No. 73. No. 374 from District No. 40 to District No. 73. No. 90 from District No. 21 to District No. 72. No. 50 from District No. 21 to District No. 72. No. I l l from District No. 21 to District No. 72. No. 52 from District No. 21 to District No. 72. No. 338 from District No. 7 to District No. 9. NEW DISTRICTS.
As a matter of convenience for the brethren in attending district meetings and accessibility to the lodges for the District Deputy Grand Masters, it was deemed expedient to add two districts, to be numbered 72 and 73, as follows: Lodges Nos. 50, 52, 90 and 111 from District No. 21 to New District No. 72. • . Lodge No. 161 from District No. 21 to new District No. 73. Lodge No. 205 from District No. 22 to new District No. 73. Lodges Nos. 357 and 374 from District No. 40 to New District No. 73. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
A report concerning the appointment of District Deputy Grand Masters to fill vacancies during the year 1917 was omitted in last year's report, and in order to complete the record these changes are herewith submitted: District District District District
No. 1 No. 45 No. 54 No. 59
District No. 61 District No. 65 District No. 67
LESLIE L . RUBEBAUGH HENRY A. MEIBBRGEN R. NELSON LONG JOHN B . FLEMING
. .LEE A. MOSER HENRY H . COOK. . . ..JOHN W . NEILSON.
Denton. Downs. Hoxie. Hamilton.
Council Grove. Onaga. .Concordia.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS APPOINTED IN 1 9 1 8 .
District No. 1
District No. 5 District No. 37 District No. 55
District No. 68
ALBERT F . ALBERS
R. CECIL FAY •. .LUCIAN L . CONSTANT WILLIAM M . PARHAM
. ROY L. WARD
Bendena.
Olathe. Belle Plaine. Logan.
Wilson.
MILEAGE.
The matter of preparing the pay roll for this Communication of the Grand Lodge has been attended by many trials and vexations. Heretofore and since the time when special rates were authorized by the rail-
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LODGE OP KANSAS.
41
roads, the rate was based on short mileage, and it was an easy matter for the station agents to furnish the amount of railroad fare from- the various points in the State to the places where the Grand Lodge usually held its Annual Communications,.viz., Topeka and Wichita. The government, having taken control of the railroads, has established a flat rate of three cents per mile on actual mileage, which has made it impossible in most cases for the agents to furnish the rate desired, and in view of this condition, it has been necessary for the Grand Secretary to estimate as closely as possible the nearest traveled route for the representatives from our lodges and compute the fare on the three-cent rate. In order to secure as nearly as possible the correct mileage, your Grand Secretary mailed to each lodge, under date of September 30th, a return postal card, urging them to ascertain from their station agent the railroad fare one way, including war tax, to Wichita and Topeka. Notwithstanding the urgent appeal that the matter be given prompt attention twentyfive per cent of the lodges failed to make any report whatever at the expiration of thirty days, and it was therefore necessary to communicate with our District Deputy Grand Masters, requesting them to secure the needed information from such lodges as had failed to furnish the same to the Grand Secretary, and make a report at once. . This appeal was to a very great extent a success. However, the apparent indifference on the part of some of the Secretaries made it impossible to secure any information whatever. No doubt in many instances the amount of mileage allowed the representatives at this Annual Communciation is not the same as they were obliged to pay, and as time will not permit of these matters being disposed of by your Committee on Finance and Property, your Grand Secretary would suggest that in all such cases the brethren communicate with him â&#x20AC;˘ as soon as possible after Grand Lodge and the proper adjustment will be made. In this connection your Grand Secretary would call attention to the fact that he has no authority whatever to pay mileage to representatives who fail to secure the same from the Committee at Grand Lodge, and therefore it will be necessary for any brother who is obhged to leave before the mileage is paid to receive an order from the Grand Master, authorizing the Grand Secretary to mail him his check. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The M.'.W.'. Grand Master commissioned the following brethren as our Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, and commissions were issued in accordance therewith: Florida Idaho Ireland Mexico New York
HARKY B . MINIUM SHERMAN M . COFFIN ARTHUR WILLIAMSON GEORGE GASTEN BERGMAN EDWARD D . SADLER
Jacksonville. Boise. Dublin. Mexico City. Brooklyn.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
South Australia
A. E . GIPFORD
Adelaide.
Washington
W A L T E R J. THOMPSON
Tacoma.
T h e M.'.W.'. Grand M a s t e r recommended t h e following brethren for a p p o i n t m e n t as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near t h e G r a n d Lodge of Kansas, who in due time were appointed a n d commissions issued accordingly: Canada
HUGH B . DAVIS
Towanda.
Colorado
LAUREN D . RIGG
Leon.
Cuba
JOHN D . GORBUTT
Holton.
Delaware
ELMER S. NANCE
Oswego.
E L M E R F . STRAIN
Topeka.
Florida Idaho Illinois Louisiana
Michigan. Nevada N ew Jersey
.WILLIAM G . KELLEY
Horton.
R . TREAT PAYNE HOMER T . HARDEN
Ellis. .Wichita.
: . . . . G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER JOHN M . PLEASANT
New South Wales HERBERT E . JENKINS Prince E d w a r d Island. . J . H A R R Y BAHLBY. South Australia RICHARD W . E V A N S
Marysville. Tribune. El D o r a d o .
•.. Seneca. Washington. Dodge City. .
OFFICIAL C I R C U L A R S .
No. 241. Communication t o lodges in regard to t h e printing of record books a n d blank forms, which for m a n y years a n d u p t o the time of t h e passing a w a y of B r o . J O H N C . K E T C H E S O N was d o n e b y t h e K E T C H E S O N
• P R I N T I N G COMPANY, of Leavenworth, a n d which as a matter of convenience was transferred to C R A N E & COMPANY, of Topeka, Kansas. No. 242. Postal card requesting mileage t o Wichita and Topeka. N o . 243. Memorial of M.'.W.'. M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R .
No. 244. No. 245. of officers. No. 246. No. 247.
Communication concerning Monitor. Communication t o lodges concerning influenza, a n d election Communication concerning Books of Annual Returns. Communication in regard t o Books of Annual Returns. BOOKS OF A N N U A L RETURNS.
One of t h e first duties performed b y your Grand Secretary soon after his election, w a s t h e preparation of Books of Annual Returns, one copy of which was furnished each lodge. These books were arranged a n d dated for a period of twenty-five years, extending from 1894 to 1918, inclusive. During this time the books have been sent t o t h e Grand Secretary every five years for verification a n d correction. As t h e books expired with t h e year 1918, it was necessary t o complete this important record b y having t h e m transmitted t o the Grand Secretary for a final examination a n d such corrections as might be found necessary. These books will be given atten- .
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LODGE OF KANSAS.
43
tion as soon as practicable after Grand Lodge, and will be returned to the respective lodges, together with a new book provided with space and dated for-a period of fifteen years. Owing to the constant'handling of these books and with a view of having them preserved in the best condition possible in view of service, the Grand Secretary has deemed it best to have them provide for fifteen years only instead of twenty-five. One year ago the Grand Secretary recommended that he be authorized to have new books prepared, which recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge and the books are now in readiness to be sent out with the return of the old ones. In accordance with the recommendation one year ago, each lodge will be required to pay $3.00 for the new book. LIST OP REGULAR LODGES.
As soon as practicable after the last Annual Communication the Grand Secretary purchased a sufficient number of copies of books containing a complete list of all regular lodges throughout the world and sent one copy to each lodge. These books are to be kept on file in the archives of all lodges in order that they may be immediately accessible for reference when desired. LIST OP MEMBEBS IN T H E ARMY.
One year ago, and again this year, your Grand Secretary has included with the annual reports a blank for listing the names of the members who are actively engaged in military work. The purpose of maintaining such a list is to make a permanent record for future ages of those of our brethren who are a part of the great army. CONSOLIDATION OP K E Y S T O N E LODGE NO- 1 0 2 , O F C O P P E Y V I L L B , AND L I B E R T Y LODGE N O . 1 2 3 , O P L I B E R T Y .
Under an edict issued by the M.'.W.". Grand Master, dated March 22, 1918, Keystone Lodge No. 102, of Coffeyville, and Liberty Lodge No. 123, of Liberty, were consolidated under the name and number of Keystone Lodge No. 102. In due time the charter and seal of Liberty Lodge No. 123 was forwarded to the Grand Secretary, and all other property of Liberty Lodge No. 123 was turned over to Keystone Lodge No. 102, due acknowledgment of which was made to the Grand Secretary by Bro. WILLIAM L . MARCY, Secretary of Keystone Lodge No. 102, under daite of May 2, 1918. MASONIC HOME R O S T E R .
In the matter of contributions for rebuilding the Masonic Home, your Grand Secretary has compiled an alphabetical list under the number of each lodge, giving the names of all members who made personal contribu-
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE '
February,'
tions. Several appeals have been made to the lodges to furnish such lists, but as yet they have not all compUed with the same; there are a number of lodges whose Secretaries have not only failed to furnish the list requested, but have ignored all communications sent them. It must be borne in mind that this magnificent Roll of Honor will not reflect the names of all the brethren who have been so magnanimous in contributing to this noble cause without such names are furnished the Grand Secretary, as he is absolutely helpless without the co-operation of the lodges whose members have contributed to this fund. This list does not include the names of members whose lodges made their contributions from the treasury of the lodge, either from the funds then on hand or received from an assessment upon the membership; it is simply a roll containing the names of members who made a personal offering or contribution for rebuilding the Kansas Masonic Home. ESTIMATED HEVENTJE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING TEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 51,202 $25,601 Charter fees : .. . 20 Miscellaneous. 1,200 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 750
00 00 00 00
Expenses. The expenses for the current year, and for which we recommend af>propriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary Committee allowance (By-Law 49) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Grand Secretary's incidentals Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Master's contingent fund,. Grand Master's salary Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Secretary's salary Grand Master's apron Grand Officers' portraits Library furniture, binding, etc .'...'. Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor salaries (By-Law 48).., Office and Library Building.. Official stenographer Printing Annual Proceedings Postage and express
$1,800 150 300 600 63 10 1,000 800 100 1,800 40 40 1,000 3,000 1,500 100 1,350 35 3,000 800
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
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45
Private Secretary Grand Master 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49).. 300 00 Stationery and printing 1,000 00 Stenographic and clerical help 1,680 00 Taxes. 2,000 00 ANNUAL REPORTS.
The Grand Secretary is pleased to submit with this portion of his report a complete summary for the year 1918, but in doing so is obliged to include herewith a list of twenty-three lodges which failed to comply with the Grand Lodge laws in the matter of transmitting their reports or paying their Grand Lodge dues within the time provided by law. One year ago w;e were obhged to report twenty-one lodges which had failed in one particular or the other, which was not a creditable showing when scrutinized by other Grand Jurisdictions; therefore it is still more depressing to report this year that twenty-three of the lodges are to be placed upon permanent record as having failed to comply with the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge. While your Grand Secretary is able to submit a complete report from all of the lodges for the year 1918, this result was only brought about through the kind offices of the M.'.W.'. Grand Master and several of our District Deputy Grand Masters. Telegraph and telephone services were hberally employed, and the last report, that from Buffalo Lodge No. 379, was received on January 22nd. The Grand Secretary, therefore, had practically three days in which to close the records and prepare copy for the printer in order that this Grand Lodge might be fully advised as to the transactions during the past year. All data in connection with, the annual reports has been turned over to your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., who will make a complete report. The following lodges failed to transmit their reports within the lawful time: Smithton No. 1 Highland. Zeredatha No. 80 Cottonwood Falls. Godfrey No. 124 Pawnee Station. Minneapolis No. 143 Minneapolis. Mt. Vernon No. 145 Beloit. Lebo No. 152 Lebo. Downs No. 204 Downs. Hiattville No. 216 Hiattville. Corner Stone No. 219 Little River. Lebanon No. 221 Scandia. Anchor No. 224 Williamsburg. Oak No. 287 Lebanon. Alden No. 308 Alden. Waldron No. 377 Waldron. White City No. 380..'. '. .White City.
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PROCEEDINGS
Piper No. 385 Coats No. 394 Benedict No. 403 Climax No. 411
OF THE
February,
= . . . Piper. . Coats. Benedict. CUmax.
The following lodges failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20th: McKinley No. 41 LaCygne No. 61 Tuscan No. 82 Buffalo No. 379 Piper No. 385
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Pomona. LaCygne. Neosho Falls. Buffalo. Piper.
It will be noted that Piper Lodge No. 385 has the distinction of failing in both particulars. This lodge was also honored with having received more attention at the hands of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and District Deputy Grand Master than any other lodge in the State in the matter of securing a report; and indeed the report first received was prepared on scraps of letter heads, which was not satisfactory to the Grand Secretary ; and the Master made another effort, and then transmitted to the Grand Secretary several leaves cut out of their Book of Annual Returns. The Secretary of this lodge absolutely refused to take any part in the preparation of a report, and the Master was therefore obhged to act in this capacity in order that some kind of a report could be made to the Grand Lodge. It will be noted from the statement of membership that our net gain was 3,045, being the largest in the history of this Grand Lodge. One year ago we were gratified with a net gain of 2,473, with little anticipation that this record would be exceeded in 1918. There were almost eight hundred more raised in 1918 than in 1917. Your attention is called to the Sjmopsis of Returns, and particularly the columns indicating the net gain or net loss of each lodge. Owing to the vast amount of work done in so many of our lodges,,the Grand Secretary directs your attention to this table rather than attempt to prepare a special list of lodges conferring an unusual number of degrees. Your attention, however, is called to the wonderful record of Orient Lodge No. 51, of Topeka, showing that they raised 112 during the year; this lodge with a membership of 1,074 is the second largest in this State, Albert Pike No 303, of Wichita, having a membership of 1,100. This latter lodge also accomplished much work last year, having raised 95. Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 raised 109. ,
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
47
SUMMABT FOB 1918.
Number members December 31, 1917 Increase.. Number initiated Number passed. Number raised Number admitted Number restored Number members lodges U. D Number omitted last report Number Number Number Number Number
Decrease. dimitted died .' suspended .' expelled erroneously reported last year
Net gain Number members December 31, 1918
48,157 4,953 4,827 4,192 580 161 13 3 = 4,949 682 897 315 . 3 7= 1,904 .3,045 â&#x20AC;˘. . 51,202
48
PROCEEDINGS SCHEDULE
OF THE
February,
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Gr. Lodge Dues
j\o.
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Masonic Home Fund
37 00 126 00 520 50 27 50 128 50 185 50 156 00 206 50 122 00 143 00 39 50 272 50 36 50 49 50 125 50 205 50 322 50 157 50 91 50 22 00 32 00 39 00 53 50 136 00 24 00 42 00 34 00 27 00 41 00 51 50 8 50 22 50 32 00. 38 50 92 00 102 50 95 50 142 50 55 50 36 50 111 50 49 00 64 00 32 50 28 GO 20 00 35 50 47 00 45 00 536 50 24 50 49 00 30 50
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73 00 252 00 1,041 00 55 00 257 GO 369 GO • 311 GO 413 00 244 00 286 GO 79 GO 547 00 73 OG 99 00 251 00 411 00 644 00 315 OG 183 OG 44 00 64 00 78 00 1G6 GO 272 00 48 00 84 OG 68 GO 54 00 82 00 103 00 17 GO 45 GO 64 OG . 78 OG 184 00 205 00 191 00 285 GO 111 00 73 00 223 00 98 00 128 OG 65 00 56 00 40 00 71 00 94 00 90 00 1,072 00 49 00 98 00 61 00
1918-19.'
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS. Gr. Lodge Dues
No.
55 56 57". 58 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83... 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 • 91 92. 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105.. 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113
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49
Masonic Home Fund
S
34 50 41 50 26 00 44 00 50 00 273 50 58 50 60 00 32 00 49 50 64 00 42 00 • 87 50 20 50 43 00 54 00 15 00 41 50 89 00 67 50 64 00 54 00 4150 71 00 . 97 50 19 50 28 50 37 00 42 50 264 50 39 50 55 50 23 50 213 00 67 50 28 00 97 50 119 50 100 00 44 00 156 50 135 50 410 SO 86 00 30 50 194 00 181 50 42 00 48 00 72 50 240 00 23 00 30 00 150 50 54 50 3100 102 50
%
Total
7100 84 00 52 00 88 00 100 00, 549 00 117.00 120 00 64 00 99 00 128 00 84 00 175 00 41 00 86 00 107 00 30 00 83 00 178 00 135 00 128 00 108 00 83 00 142 00 195 00 39 00 57 00 74 00 85 00 530 00 79 00 H I 00 47 00 426 00 135 00 56 00 195 00 239 00 200 00 88 00 313 00 37100 82100 172 00 61 00 388 00 363 00 84 00 96 00 145 00 480 00 46 00 64 00 30100 109 00 62 00 205 00
PROCEEDINGS
50
Gr. Lodge Dues
No.
114 115. 116 117 118 119. 120. 121 122 .• 124 125... .126 127 128. 129.. 130 131 132 133 135. 136 .• 137 138 139 140. Ml 142 143 144... ., 145.' 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158...159 160. 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168'. 169 170 171 172
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February, Masonic Home Fund
Total
66 00 S 132 00 23 00 46 00 32 50 65-00 268 50 536 00 45 50 91 00 58 50 117 00 77 00 154 00 42 00 84 00 37 00 76 00 15 00 30 00 33 00 66 00 11 50 23 00 31 50 63 00 22 00 44 00 84 00 168 00 36 50 73 00 24 00 48 00 36 00 72 00 198 50 397 00 32 50 65 00 83 50 168 00 87 50 175 00 31 50 63 00 45 00 90 00 310 50 621 00 63 00 126 00 279 00 558 00 63 50 127 00 64 50 129 00 112 00 224 00 88 00 177 00 97 50 195 00 49 50 99 00 44 00 88 00 161 00 323 00 77 00 155 00 52 50 105 00 25 50 51 00 75 50 - 151 00 -52 00 104 00 37 00 74 00 25 00 50 00 106 50 213 00 28 50 57 00 63 00 126 00 43 00 86 00 77 00 156 00 25 50 51 00 76 00 153 00 32 00 64 00 35 00 69 00 109 50 219 00 22 00 44 00 49 50 99 00 18 50 37 00 109 60 219 00 114 50 230 00
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS. Gr. Lodge Dues
No.
'173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187! 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200... 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224. 225 226 227 228 229
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51 Maaonic Home Fund
49 00 :S 72 00 58 00 54 50 51 5035 00 65 50 38 50 46 50 54 00 40 00 79 00 25 00 52 50 382 50 65 50 60 00 43 00 51 00 62 00 42 00 64 00 59 50 37 00 69 50 40 50 77 50 85 00 57 50 21 50 84 50 68 00 43 50 70 00 41 00 42 50 33 50 29 00 13 50 26 00 41 50 25 00 23 00 11 00 39 00 39 50 54 50 37 50 47 50 125 50 42 00 .35 50 338 50 21 00 37 50 20 00 34 50
Total
98 00 143 00 116 00 109 00 104 00 70 00 131 00 77 00 93 00 108 00 80 00 157.00 52 00 105 00 765 00 131 00 120 00 86 00 102 00 124 00 84 00 128 00 120 00 74 00 139 00 81 00 155 00 170 00 118 10 43 00 169 00 136 00 87 00 140 00 82 00 85 00 69 00 58 00 27 00 53 00 83 00 50 00 46 00 22 00 78 00 79 00 109 00 75 00 95 00 251 00 83 00 71 00 678 00 42 00 76 00 40 00 69 00
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No. 287. 288; 289. -290. 291. 292. 293. 294. 295. 296. 297. 298. 299. 300. 301: 302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 330. 331. 332. 333. 334. 335. 336. 337. 338. 339. 340. 341. 342. 343.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS
Or. Lodge Dues 47 50 29 50 50 00 54 50 41 50 37 00 42 00 38 50 52 00 20 50 59 00 32 00 48 00 52 10 36 00 24 00 554 00 25 50 27 50 50 00 109 50 24 00 56 50 40 00 232 50 16 00 22 00 19 00 57 00 23 00 23 00 27 00 36 50 31 00 71 00 175 00 18 00 69 50 49 50 123 50 29 00 29 50 36 50 37 00 73 50 . 32 00 89 00 29 50 34 00 37 00 20 50 33 00 16 50 16 00 50 50 18 00 16 50
53
Masoni !C Home Fund $ â&#x20AC;¢ 47 50 29 50 50 00
54 50 41 50 37 00
42 00 38 50
51 00 20 50 59 00 32 00 48 00
53 36 24 652 25 27
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Total 95 59 100 109 83 74 84 77 103 41 118 64 96 105 72 48 1,106 51 55 100 219 47
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
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PROCEEDINGS
OP THE
GT. Lodge ^ Dues
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1918-19. No.
313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 320. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 330. 331. 332. 333. 334. 335. 336. '337. 338. 339. 340. 341. 342. 343. 344. 345. 346. 347. 348. 349: 350. 351. 352. 363.
354; 355. 356. 357. 358. ^59. 360. 361. 362. 363. 364. 365. 366. 367. 368. 369. 370.
Apportionment
LODGE OF
Amount Paid 1917
61
KANSAS.
Amount Paid 1918
% 144 00 S 144 00 147 60 147 60 352 80 $ 352 80 140 40 140 40 133 20 133 20 194 40 200 00 â&#x20AC;¢ 216 00 216 00 216 00 36 40 179 60 439 20 309 20 130 00 1,141 20 1,141 20 115 20 115 20 439 20 276 30 162 90 327 60 145.10 182 50 824 40 33 00 849 25 180 00 180 00 183 60 183 60 244 80 245 00 212 40 212 40 478 80 564 00 180 00 180 00 579 60 450 00 129 60 216 00 216 00 255 60 255 60 280 80 280 80 129 60 129 60 183 60 50 00 122 40 122 40 97 20 97 20 313 20 75 80 2 00 129 60 129 60 327 60 327 60 212 40 125 40 87 00 331 20 276 70 54 50 151 20 159 60 216 00 66 85 149 15 230 40 138 40 92 00 190 80 190 80 183 60 187 00 338 40 124 00 214 40 169 20 169 20 230 40 129 00 101 40 133 20 13? 20 259 20 153 20 212 40 214 50 190 80 190 80 352 80 352 80 270 00 241 00 29 00 187 20 187 20 237 60 237 60 349 20 63 00 286 20 201 60 201 60 500 40 456 00 '4456 115 20 115 20 406 80 230 00 169 20 112 60 56 60 79 20 79 20 604 80 292 80 312 00 208 80 208 80 8 60
Paid in Excess of Apportionment
Balance Due
5 60
57 85 20 8520
$
133 60 235 40
8 40
3 40.
106 00 2 10
10 176 80
8 60
62
PROCEEDINGS Appartionrnent
No.
371. . 372. 373. 374. 375. 376. 377. 378. 379. 380. 381. 382. 383. 384. 385. 386.
8 230 40 165 60 162 00 298 80 147 60 280 80 158 40 190 80 230 40 136 80 108 00 154 80 190 80 223 20 223 20 68 40
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388. 389. 390. 391. 392. 393. 394. 395. 396. 397. 398. 399. 400. 401. 402. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407. 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 415. 416. 417
172 80 122 40 198 00 205 20 154 80 230 40 198 00 176 40 151 20 248 40 111 60 82 80 208 80 100 80 205 20 154 80 140 40 205 20 133 20 147 60 108 00 115 20 68 40 126 00 122 40 43 20 82 80 104 40 93 60
Amount Paid 1917
s
OF THE
February, Paid in Excess of Apportionment
Amount Paid ISIS
230 40 165 60 248 50 S 37 50 8 261 30 150 00 320 00 160 00 191 00 125 00 75 00 136 80 108 00 154 80 202 50 224 62 12 00 54 90 ^.^._.^ 68 40 216 00 172 80 122 40 198 00 . •. 205 20 154 80 230 40 156 45 41 55 123 40 53 00 151 20 255 75 62 60 49 00 82 80 90 80 100 80 205 20 154 80 140 40 10 205 20 133 20 147 60 126 80 9 60 118 20 68 40 126 00 123 00 ... 43 20 85 00 126 00 93 60 • 20 00
*S164,224 80 $133,080 88 824,944 99
Balance Due
86 50 2 40 39 20 1 60 20 30 40
11 70 13 42 168 30
7 35 118 00
10
28 40 3 00 60 2 20 21 60 :
84,600 22 810,819 15
•This apportionment is based on the membership as shown December 31, 1916, as indicated in the following statement: Membership December 31, 1916 45,684 Membership of Sharon Springs Lodge U. D 16 Deduction of 50 members of Cedar Lodsfc No. 103, of Chanute, account of becoming members in the new Lodge (Kin? David), by order of the Council of Administration 50= 66 45,618
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
63
TOTAL BECEIPTS FOR REBUILDING T H E HOME.
Received from all sources during 1917 Received from all sources during 1918
S140,914 62 25,195 99
Total
ยง166,110 61
SCHEDULE " C . "
Being voluntary contributions from the following sources for rebuilding the Masonic H o m e : No.
48 54 87
Chapters
Amount Paid
McPherson Ellsworth EUis
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$ 50 00 50 00 5100
Miscellaneous. James B . Brown
100 00
Total
S251 00
SCHEDULE " D . "
Being a m o u n t returned b y subordinate lodges for t h e year ending December 3 1 , 1917: Gr. Lodge Dues
Masonic HoTne
Special Assessment
Smithton Greenleaf MoUne Cable Hoyt White C i t y
$ 3 6 00 47 50 49 00 48 50 24 50 2100
$ 3 6 00 47 50 49 00 48 50 24 50 2100
$72 95 98 97 49 42
Total
$226 50
$226 50
$453 00
No.
1 232 267 299 327 380
Name
00 00 00 00 00 00
Total
$144 190 196 194 98 84
00 00 00 00 00 00
$906 00
SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount dispensation fees received during t h e year ending December 31,1918: U. D.
U. D ,
Name
Location
Republic
Amount
Republic
SCHEDULE
?20 00
"P."
Amount received on account of charter fees for t h e year ending D e cember 31, 1918: No.
417 418
Name
'
Sharon Springs Codell Total
Amount
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$20 00 20 00 $40 00
64
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SCHEDULE " G . "
Amount received account bond investments for the year ending December 31, 1918: Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County -.S 50 00 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County, bonds 87 50 Interest on deferred payment 70 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwopd County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 74, Rush Coiinty 6 00 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 12 50 Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 10 GO Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 GO Interest, Board of Education, Lamed 100 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 87 50 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County, bond : 87 50 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 75 00 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County. . .' 87 50 Interest, School DisUiuL No. 15, Shawnee Couuly ' 10 00 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 87 50 Interest, Board of Education, Larned 100 00 Bond No. 5, School District No. 15, Shawnee County 500 00 Bond No. 6, School District No. 74, Rush County 200 GO Bond No. 6, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 500 00 Bond No. 7, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 500 GO Total
S2,726 70
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
65
ToPBKA, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 22, 1919. ALBERT K . W I L S O N , Grand
Secretary,
In account with the M.:W.: Q
GRAND LODGE O F K A N S A S .
CASH A C C O U N T .
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " 850,900 20 Received frorn lodges, as per Schedule " B " 24,944 99 Received as per Schedule " C " 251 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " D " 906 00 Received from lodges, asjser Schedule " E " 20 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " F " 4 0 00 Received as per Schedule " G " 2,726 70 Received account special dispensation fees, 1918 : 3,300 00 Received interest on daily balances 499 96 Received account miscellaneous 139 37 Refund b y Goodland Lodge No. 321, for telegram 40 Refund by Kirwin Lodge No. 175, for express 33 Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M . account maintenance of Office and Library Building 400 00 Received from Grand Council, R . & S. M., account maintenance of Office and Library Building 100 00 Received from Grand Commandery, K . T., account maintenance of Office and Library Building 250 00 Total
S84,478 95
TopEKA, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 22, 1919. M.'.W.". G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S ,
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8 13 13 13 13 13 13 21 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
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The Topcka Edison Co
Postal Tel & Cable Co
lit Favor of
00 10 50 00
25 00 41 05
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111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118
no
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109
William I Stuart ..
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Bankers Dep. Guar. & Sur. Co., Gr. Treasurer's bond premium .
199 520 873 83 25
10 05 10 33 00
1,504 28 98 00 37 50
63 00 80 66
226 50
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3
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709 35
105 85
591 20
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$200 0(1 450 0(1
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144 145 14ij 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 150 157 158 159 IGO 101 102 103 104 105 100 107 108 109 170 171 172 173 174 175 170 177
Harvey 0 . Davis, expenses of Lecturer.
William I. Stuart
The Snyder Studio
William I. Stuart
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572 00 83 33 25 00
1,093 30
721 30
723 25
83 33 25 00
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150 00 25 00
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•
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City Water Works
Albert K. Wilson C. M. Hill & Son
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Albert K. Wilson
Southwestern Bell Tol. Co
;
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4 •
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67 50 29 00
83 33 25 00
360 00 102 70 410 90
314 70
47 50
25 00 150 00
200 00 450 00
2 50
1 38
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2 50
9 34
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Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 250 257 258 259 200 3 261
0 0 0 0 6 0 0 e 11 16 , 16 16 16 16 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 20
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Matthew M. Miller City Water Worlds
Albert K. Wilson
The Hall Stationery Co
In Favor 0/
230 32
83 33 . 50 00
372 00
18 00
$500 06
WARRANT ACCOUNT—Continued.
150 00 25 00
S75 03
65 48 15 00 00 2 00
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Southwestern Bell Tel. C o
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e 33 9 00
148 75
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286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295
120 95
282 283 284
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278 279 280
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I
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391 .392 .303 304 39,'> 300 307
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290 297 208 ?99
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Albert K. Wilson
Albert K, Wilson
Thomas G. Fitch, See'y, spl. appr. Co. of Adm
William I. Stuart
33 00 80 20
1,801 14
83 50 483 47
10 GO
$0 50 473 80
•5 1
ACCOUNT—Continued.
Fidelity Deposit & Trust Co. of Maryland, Grand Secretary's
City Water Works The J. C. Darling Co '.
William I. Stuart Albert K. Wilson
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331
'330
320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329
5 7 7 7 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353
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Doc. 20 Dec. 20 Deo. 20 1919 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4. Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. •4 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 8 Jan. 8 Jan. 20 Jan. 20 Jan. 20 Jan. 20 Jan. 20
CO
32 75
13 52 271 00
300 00 740 50
of Adm.. .
of Adm., . of Adm.. .
Capper Engraving Co., Grand Officers' Vesper Printing Co Remington Typewriter Co American Multigraph Sales Co Western Union Telegraph Co Consumers L., H. & P. Co The Topcka Edison Co C. A. Allen, spl. appr. Co. of Adm Thomas G. Fitch, Scc'y. spl. appr. Co. The Topeka Edison Co Postal Tel. Cable Co Thomas G. Fitch, Scc'y, sp'. appr. Co. Thomas G. Fitch, Sec'y, spl. appr. Co. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co Topeka Daily Capital Southwestern Bell Tel. Co William I. Stuart William Frank March Albert K. Wilson William I. Stuort Frederic H. Wilson '.
357 358 359 300 301 302 303 304 305 300 307 308 309 370 371 372 373 374 375 370 377
83 33
$50 00
portraits.
Green Scales. F.' B. Wilkinson, spl. appr. Co. of Adni. A. B. Burge, spl. appr. Co. of Aclm
354 355 350
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WARRANT ACCOUNT—Concluded.
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Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 22
378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 380 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 25,425 50
931 80
1,300 50
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.
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$742 31 $71 12 $71 fiO
$29 08 $123 43
$72,832 46 $5,350 00 $1,000 00 $671 12 $671 00 $770 92 $1,473 43 Amount appropriated by Grand Lodge or other legal authority.. 38,230 03 5,350 00 1,000 00 600 00 600 00 800 00 1,350 00 35,344 74
The Topcka Edisoii Co
D. H. Forbes
A. K. Wilson A. K. Wilson
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$862,357 87
©This includes $10,000.00 paid Masonic Home for loan made in 1905. ©This amount includes an appropriation from the General Fund to' the Masonic Home of $5,000.00. ®These amounts were first transferred to the Charity Fund, and subsequently to the Masonic Homo Fund, together with $2,429.89 from the Charity Fund, making entire amount'up to that date $34,600.41 transferred to the Home. ®In addition to this amount, $2,353.91 was transferred to the Charity Fund from the General Fund during 1903, by order of the Council of Administration. ®This amount includes $2,353.91 retransferred from Charity Fund to General Fund, by order of Grand Ldodge. (See page 158, Proceedings 1904.) ®This amount includes $5,000.00 transferred from Charity Fund to General Fund. (See Proceedings 1905, page 348.) ©This amount includes $10,000.00 borrowed from the Masonic Home, and $5,000.00 donated by the Masons of Topeka. ®This amount includes the receipt of and the payment to the Grand Treasurer of $3,000.00 borrowed during settlement of accounts of the late Albert Sarbach, and $16,358.99 paid by The Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Baltimore, Maryland. ®Thcso amounts include $24,700.00 invested in bonds. ©This amount includes $10,000 donated to the Masonic Home. ©This includes $57,650.00 borrowed and special assessment account new Masonic Grand Lodge Building. ©These amounts include $106,110.61 contributed to Masonic Home Rebuilding Fund. Total net receipts for twenty-five years. $801,002 49 Total expenditures and investments $862,357 87 Total excess over income 61,355 38 • • '
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82
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
H A M L I N , K A N S A S , M a r c h 27,
1918.
Upon request of Hamlin Lodge N o . 185, of Hamlin, Kansas, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Master,-convened and opened the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Special Communication on March 27, 1918, on t h e first degree of Masonry, for t h e purpose of dedicating t h e new Masonic Hall, with t h e following officers: M.'. W.'. R.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
^
W M . I. STUART WILLIAM WHISTLER SIMON H . DOCK WILLIAM 0 . NOBLE
Grand Master. as Deputy Grand Mastfir. as Grand Senior Warden. .as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. SAMUEL W . COMSTOCK Bro. J O H N F . D A G U E
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary.
Bro. HOWARD C . W H E E L E R . Bro. L U T H E R W . H I X S O N Bro. C H A R L E S H . MORGAN Bro. W I L L I A M H . STONE
ss as as as
• W.'. THOMAS STEVENS
Grand Grand Grand Grand
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon.Deacon. Steward. Steward.
cs G r a n d Pursuivant.
Bro. W I L L I A M A. M C K E E
as Grand Sword Bearer.
Bro. L U T H E R L . HASSENPFLUG W.'. D R E W M C L A U G H L I N Bro. G E O R G E W . M A T H E W S
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Marshal. as Grand Tyler.
W.'.
D E L B E R T N . GRAHAM
)
Bro. W I L L I A M R . G U I L D W.'.
>•
Bearers of BurningTapers.
GEORGE C . M C K N I G H T )
Bro. A L B E R T R . W A L T E R S
]
Bro. R O B E R T L. CAMPBELL i
Bearers of the " L o d g e " .
Bro. C H A R L E S M . H O L M A N j Bro. F L O Y D M . W H I T C O M B J
W.". WILLIAM F. M E A N S
Bearer of Great Lights.
T h e Grand Lodge then proceeded t o the lodge-room of the new building where t h e ancient ceremony was performed in accordance with timehonored custom. After t h e new hall had been properly consecrated, t h e Grand Lodge returned to t h e place where it had been opened and was closed in Ample Form. • W M . I . STUART,
Attest:
Grand Master J O H N F.
DAGUE,
as Grand
Secretary.
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
83
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
WELLINGTON, K A N S A S , April 2, 1918.
B y request of Wellington Lodge No. 150, A. F . & A. M . , t h e M o s t Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of K a n sas was convened in Special Communication in t h e Masonic Hall in t h e city of Wellington, Kansas, on t h e 2nd day of April, A. D . 1918, a t 3 o'clock p. M., for t h e purpose of laying the corner-stone of the First Baptist Church building in said city. The Grand Lodge was then opened in D u e Form on t h e first degree of Masonry, t h e following officers a n d brethren filling t h e various stations and places: R.'. W.'. O W E N J . W O O D
W.". CLARENCE J . W E L L S Bro. ATHELBERT A. F I S K Bro. CHARLES E . ELLIOTT
as Grand Master.
' .;
as Deputy Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
W.". J O H N B . F A V O R W.'. A R T H U R W . L Y N N Bro. H E N R Y W . H U N T E R
as Grand Treasurer. as Grand Secretary. as Grand Chaplain.
W.". P E R R Y E . M I L L E R Bro. OTTO F . H E N V I L L B
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
Bro. THOMAS A. H U B B A R D
as Grand Marshal.
Bro. G E O R G E C . HARTZELL Bro. GEORGE F . ELSASS
as Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward.
Bro. B E N J A M I N F . MIOHAELS Bro. W I L L I A M H . R A M E Y
as Grand Pursuivant. as Grand Tyler.
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the First Baptist Church building, where t h e corner-stone was laid according to t h e ancient ceremonies of t h e F r a t e r n i t y . Brother A. B . K I R K , pastor of t h e Baptist Church a t Conway Springs, and a member of Mistletoe Lodge No. 269, a n d M r . W. T . M C B R I D B , City Attorney of Wellington, a n d Rev. D . H . STEWART, pastor of t h e Presbyterian Church of Wellington, each delivered a short and appropriate a d dress. T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge then returned t o t h e place where it had convened, a n d was closed in Due Form on t h e first degree. O W E N J. W O O D ,
Attest:
as Grand
'ARTHUR W . LYNN,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
84
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SENECA, K A N S A S , J u n e 24, 1918.
Upon t h e request of Seneca Lodge N o . 39, A. F . & A. M., of Seneca, Kansas, t h e M.'. W.'. G r a n d Lodge of A. F . & A. M . of Kansas was con- ' vened in Special Communication June 24, 1918, in t h e city of Seneca, Kansas, b y M.'.W.'. WILLIAM I . S T U A R T , - G r a n d Master, for t h e purpose of dedicating t h e new Masonic Temple in t h a t city. T h e several stations were filled b y t h e following brethren ; ,M.'. W.". W I L L I A M I. STUART
G r a n d Master. â&#x20AC;¢
R.'. W.". G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER R.-.W.'. F R A N K L . GEARY Bro. J O H N R . EMERY
as D e p u t y Grand Master. as Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden.
Bro. M E L V I L L E R . C O N N E T W.". U R B A N G . I L E S
as G r a n d Treasurer. as G r a n d Secretary.
Bro. A. J . M O R T O N Bro. L Y L E P . P R I C E . .! Bro. N E D C . M A T H E W S
as Grand Chaplain. as Grand Senior Deacon. as G r a n d Junior Deacon.
Bro. E D W I N BTJEHLBR
as G r a n d Marshal.
Bro. H A R R Y R . FERGUSON. . Bro. B E R T B . BEATTY W.'. J O H N C . GBINDLE
as Grand Senior Steward. as G r a n d Junior Steward. Bearer of Great Lights.
W.'. J O H N F U L L E R I I I
1
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Bearers of Burning Tapers.
W.". W A L T E R SPERLING "j
W.'. B R I C E J. K I N G
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W.". J. B . LOHMULLER
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Bro. R O B E R T G . M U E L L E R Bro. F R E D J. K B L M
Bearers of t h e " L o d g e . "
as G r a n d P u r s u i v a n t . as G r a n d Tyler.
T h e G r a n d Lodge was opened in Ample F o r m on t h e first degree of Masonry in t h e reception room adjoining t h e lodge a t 2 o'clock p. M., after which it repaired t o the lodge-room, where a reception for the Grand Officers was held, followed b y a short musical program. From 5 to 7 o'clock t h e ladies of t h e Eastern Star served dimier in t h e banquet room of t h e Temple. A t 8 o'clock p. M. t h e Grand Officers entered t h e lodge-room in grand procession, where the ancient and impressive ceremony of dedication was performed in t h e presence of about two hundred a n d fifty visiting brethren a n d their wives a n d famihes, followed b y an address b y the Grand Master. A ' s h o r t musical program was then rendered, after which W.". J O H N C ,
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GBINDLE, W o r t h y P a t r o n of Iris Chapter No. 357, O. E . S., on behalf of t h e chapter, presented a service flag of twenty sta,rs to Seneca Lodge. N o . 39, A. F . & A. M. Brother R U F U S M . EMERY in an appropriate address accepted the flag on behalf of the lodge. The Grand Lodge then retired and was closed in Ample Form on t h e first degree of Masonry. W M . I. STUART,
Attest:
Grand URBAN G. ILES,
OS Grand Secretary.
Master.
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CHANUTE, KANSAS, June 18, 1918. On June 18, 1918, a t 7 : 30 o'clock p. M., t h e M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of K a n s a s assembled in the Elks' G y m n a s i u m , in t h e city of Chanute, for t h e purpose of laying t h e comerstone of t h e n e w Masonic Temple, now in course of construction in t h a t city. This Communication was called a t t h e request of King David Lodge N o . 416. T h e G r a n d Lodge w a s opened in D u e F o r m on t h e first degree of M a sonry, with t h e following brethren. occupying t h e several stations a n d places. R.-. W.'. O W E N J. WOOD
as G r a n d Master.
W.'. W I L L I A M H . P O W E L L R.-. W.'. H U G H P . FABBBLLY R.". W.-. B E N S . PAULEN
as D e p u t y Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. G r a n d Junior Warden.
Bro. J A M E S A. A L L E N -Bro. A L V A H C . JONES
as Gran^d Treasurer. as G r a n d Secretary.
Rev. C H A R L E S A. W I L S O N . . . . . . . as G r a n d Chaplain. M.'. W.'. W I L L I A M L . BTJRDICK
as G r a n d Orator.
R.". W . \ E D W A R D C . EAGLES W.". H A B B T L . GRIGGS
as Grand Senior Deacon. as Grand Junior Deacon.
W.*. G E O R G E L . P F D N D S T E I N . . . .as G r a n d Marshal.
Bro. L E V I ROSENTHAL
; . . . as Grand Sword Bearer.
Bro. J O H N W . P R A T T W.'. S T E P H E N E . B E A C H
as Principal Architect. as Bearer of t h e Constitutions.
Bro. W I L L I A M H . H O S E
as Bearer of t h e Three Great Lights.
W.'. M I L T O N PARKS H E L M I C K . . .as G r a n d Senior Steward.
W.\ W I L L I A M M . GRAY
as G r a n d Junior Steward.
W.". T H O M A S C . B A B B as G r a n d P u r s u i v a n t . W.'. H E N R Y E . RAKESTRAW.'. . . .as G r a n d Tyler.
T h e G r a n d Lodge, accompanied b y over three hundred local a n d visiting brethren from neighboring lodges, was escorted t o t h e site of the new Temple b y T e m p l e Commandery N o . 44, K n i g h t s Templar, with t h i r t y Knights in full uniform, with murfc b y t h e C h a n u t e Cornet Band, where t h e u s u a l ancient ceremony of laying t h e foimdation stone was performed in a n impressive manner. A very inspiring oration appropriate to t h e occasion was delivered b y M . " . W . \ W I L L I A M L . BTJRDICK, which wiU be printed in pamphlet form for distribution among t h e Fraternity in C h a n u t e . T h e G r a n d Lodge then returned t o t h e place where it h a d been opened, a n d was closed in Due Form. After which those present repaired t o
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the lawn in front of the place of meeting where' several ladies of Hulda Parker Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, served coohng refreshments until a late hour. OWEN J. WOOD,
Attest:
OS Grand Master. ALVAH C. JONES,
as Grand Secretary.
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BENNINGTON, KANSAS, May 17, 1918,
A t t h e request of Bennington Lodge N o . 180, of Bennington, Kansas,' t h e M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of K a n sas w a s convened in Special Communication in t h e Masonic Hall a t Bennington, K a n s a s , on M a y 17, 1918, for t h e purpose of laying t h e cornerstone of t h e new High School Building in t h e city of Bennington, Kansas. T h e several stations were filled b y t h e following b r e t h r e n : R.*. W.". W.'. W:'. Bro.
R O T G . SHEARER E L M B K R O Y LircDnnRN G E O R G E F . WATTS C L A U D P . SMITH
,,,,..
Bro. ISAIAH M I L L E R Bro. G E O R G E M C K A T .
W.". H A R R Y WATTS Bro. A U G U S T R E H B E B G
as as .as as
G r a n d Master. D e p u t y Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. G r a n d Junior Warden.
as G r a n d Secretary. as G r a n d Chaplain.
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as G r a n d Senior Deacon. as G r a n d Junior Deacon.
Bro. E M A N U E L LARSON
as G r a n d Marshal.
Bro. CLARE BAILEY Bro. J O H N F O X , J R
as G r a n d Senior Steward. as G r a n d Junior Steward.
Bro. ABSALOM M A R K L E T
as G r a n d Tyler.
T h e Grand Lodge was opened in F o r m on t h e first degree of Masonry. T h e Grand Lodge then repaired t o t h e public street, where an address by M . G. BURTON, of Kansas State Agricultural College, on "Education a n d P a t r i o t i s m , " w a s delivered. T h e G r a n d Lodge t h e n repaired t o t h e site of t h e new building, where t h e corner-stone w a s ' laid according to t h e ancient ceremonies of t h e F r a t e r n i t y . A t t h e conclusion of t h e ceremonies, a collection was taken for t h e local R e d Cross unit. Amount of collection was $51.00. T h e G r a n d Lodge t h e n returned t o t h e Masonic Hall, where it was closed in F o r m . R o y G. SHEARER,
Attest:
OS Grand ISAIAH M I L L E R ,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
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REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
R/.W.'.
ALBERT K . WILSON,
Librarian, presented the fol-
lowing report, which was, on motion of M.".W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP,
referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers :
To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: â&#x20AC;˘ In view of conditions generally brought about through the war, your Librarian deemed it unwise to take any steps looking toward the binding of the large amount of material now on hand and ready for this purpose, owing to the great advance in the price of material and the cost of binding. In view of these conditions, it will be much better to allow these matters to rest for the present and until work of this character will have returned to a reasonable basis. As all books now on file in the Library are indexed, it was only necessary to complete the work of indexing the Proceedings of our own Grand Lodge, which had been deferred during the past four years on account of cramped conditions in the old building and the subsequent temporary quarters used until our present quarters were finished. This work, however, has been completed, bringing the record ot our Proceedings up to date, so that immediate reference may be had to any particular legislation or proceedings had in our Grand Lodge. We have received during the year the following material, which is quite a valuable addition to our Library: Golden Jubilee Proceedings Council of Deliberation, Ancient Accepted Scottish .Rite, New York, 1917. The Landmarks of Masonry. By Alexander S. Bacon. Transactions Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction, 1917. Masonic Pariiamentary Law. Compiled by John Whicher, Grand Secretary, California: . Proceedings Grand Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine, 1918. Minutes of Conference of Grand Masters, New York, 1918. The Evolution of the Operative into the Speculative Craft. By William F. Kuhn, Past Grand Master, Missouri. Freemasonry in America Prior to 1750. By Melvin Maynard Johnson, Past Grand Master of Massachusetts. Proceedings Supreme Council Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, 1917. Fifty Years Record of Calvary Commandery No. 3, Rhode Island. Brief of Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Indiana, in re Construction of Section 701 War Tax Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fraternal Orders, 1917. Eulogy to Bestor Gaston Brown, 1918. By Henry Wallenstein. Report of the Committee on Masonic Homes, Grand Lodge Pennsylvania, 1917. The Builders. By Joseph Fort Newton, Iowa.
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In addition to the above your Librarian added, by purchase, the following books: Benjamin Franklin as a Freemason. Masonic Correspondence of Washington. The museum department of the Grand Lodge is in excellent shape, and material received from time to time is properly filed therein. The usual publications, such as masonic magazines, periodicals, proceedings, etc., have been received during the year and are now on file for immediate reference in the Library. INDIVIDTJAL LODGE HISTORIES.
One year ago it was reported by your Grand Secretary that specially arranged cases had been provided for all lodges to file therein everything of historical value, so that a complete history of each lodge could eventually be written, and when so prepared will be of inestimable value to the Craft. The work of gathering such memorabilia was commenced by the GrandSecretary five years ago, and such as was received has been carefully filed under the number of the respective lodge in these cases. While many of our lodges complied with the request of the Grand Secretary, yet many of them have given the matter no attention whatever, and the particular compartment assigned to them in the beautiful Grand Lodge Building remains vacant. This condition should not exist, and it is earnestly hoped that every representative at this Communication of the Grand Lodge will go home with a determination to see that his lodge, if they have not already done so, furnishes at once the information requested by the Grand Secretary on a prepared blank, copies of which have been furnished all lodges from time to time; also By-Laws, historical sketches, pictures both interior and exterior of the present lodge quarters, together with pictures, if possible, of the halls formerly occupied by any of the lodges, giving dates,when so occupied; any programs of special meetings held by the lodges, and all other matter of this kind which at present may seem to be of little or no value, but will eventually be of great importance to the particular lodge. It is therefore most earnestly hoped that this matter will not be passed with indifference, but receive. the immediate attention of all the lodges which up to the present tirne have paid no attention to the requests of the Grand Secretary. It is hoped that even the lodges which have already contributed will continue to gather matter of an historical nature, as well as any programs, etc., issued from time to time, and send them in to be added to that which has already been placed on file. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K. WILSON, hibrarian.
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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.'.W/. B E N S. PAULEN, Grand Junior Warden, submitted the following report, which was adopted : To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Council of Administration convened at the ofBce of^the Grand Secretary February 21,1918, with the following members present: M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Master;
R.".W.". OWEN J. WOOD, Deputy
Grand Master; R.'. W.: HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Senior Warden; R.'. W/. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Junior Warden. The Council organized by electing M.'.W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, President ; R/. W/. OWEN J. WOOD, Vice-President; R.'. W.". BEN S. PAULEN,
Secretary. On motion, the Masonic Home -Board was directed to dispense masonic charity for the ensuing year in the same manner as in the preceding year. M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . FITCH was duly elected to succeed himself as a
Director of the Kansas Masonic Home Board for the full term of four years. No further business appearing, the Council adjourned. BEN S . PAULEN,
Secretary. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the
following report, which was, upon his motion, adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has carefuUy examined the advance sheets of these reports for the current year, and beg leave to submit the following report: The Grand Master's address is brief, concise, complete and systematic, as would be expected from pur distinguished brother, who for more than twenty years has worn the judicial ermine, and who, therefore, brings to his task a mind well.trained in apprehension and logic and well experienced in keen analysis and accurate expression, as well as a heart chastened by observation and experience, to appreciate essentials and reject trifles, material or spiritual. It is the report of a good man and a good Mason, who has held his trust in highest esteem, and in the performance of his duty has reflected dignity and power upon the Grand Lodge, honor upon himself and his associates, and given pride and pleasure to his friends and his lodge, and won respectful consideration from all within the wide circle of his acquaintance. Naturally and properly, as would appear in any formal public utter. ance of this period, the Grand Master refers to the duties, obligations and performances of Masons in the present world crisis and its aftermath.
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He estimates the number of the Craft actively in the war from Kansas at 5,057â&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least ten per cent of our membership, which is a long and honorable, and indeed remarkable list, considering the average age of the masonic membership. He also pays a fitting tribute to that large armyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; those of greater age, who, as he says, "stayed at home and performed unselfishly and ungrudgingly the great labors and duties devolving, and uncomplainingly made the sacrifices necessary that human freedom and liberty might be preserved throughout the world." From the'unusual labor involved he has not shrunk, and while doubtless his visitations have been shorter and fewer than otherwise, the single item of 700 special dispensations, each of which was a separate, carefully considered administrative action, will serve to indicate that our Grand Master has not been idle or at leisure during the past year. The Grand Lodge well appreciates the care and ability shown, and assures our M.'.'W.". Brother that his sole expressed wish to be known as one' "who was of BcrVice
iiiccto tueii' lUiiest apprjuatiOll.
Werecommendthereference to thedeathof M.". W.". Brother MATTHEW M. MILLER, our oldest Past Grand Master, and a most distinguished and useful craftsman, and to the 896 other loyal brothers who passed over the Dark River during the year, be approved, and that the subject be referred to the Committee on Necrology for further remarks and testimonials. We recommend the approval of so much of the report as appears under the following headings: Installation of Grand Officers, Special Dispensations, Corner-stones, Dedications, 'Visitations, District Deputies and District Meetings, Co-operation with Government in War Work, and Consolidation of Lodges. The decision of the Grand Master, denying fraternal relations with French Masons to our soldier brothers, may be a shock to some preconceived notions of the "universality of Masonry," but the position is well taken, and we recommend its approval, expressing the hope that the result of events of the recent past and those now transpiring may sometime sweep away the barrier. In the report of disciplinary measures is shown an astonishing lack of care and fidehty on the part of thirty-three lodges. The Grand Master's heroic measures in this regard are heartily approved, and it is hoped will serve to remind all lodges of the gravity and dignity of the Masonic Institution and of the all-pervading scope and power of the Grand Master's authority. The spirit of loyalty and obedience finally shown by all these lodges is also to be commended. We recommend that portion of the report relating to "Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.," be referred to the committee of that title; and
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that the single decision reported be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Also to that committee the question of the amendment to Section 112 of the Laws, as suggested by the Grand Master. Two subjects of unusual general importance and interest, and both probably requiring legislation, are presented in the report, which are not directly related to any organized committee. These are the recommendations of the Grand Master concerning the contributions to the Building Fund o ' the Kansas Masonic Home, and for a recognition of the long continued and valuable service of our beloved Grand Secretary. Your committee is In hearty agreement with both recommendations, and that they may be duly considered and adequately presented to Grand Lodge, recommend that they be referred to a special committee composed of Past Grand Masters, with instructions to bring in a report not later than the morning session tomorrow. The dedications arid corner-stone layings of the year have not been numerous, but let us hope with the passing of the burden of active war these material improvements will reappear in greater number and variety, as also the more general cultivation of the masonic social life. The magnitude of the growth of Masonry is shown in the truly remarkable increase of 4,949 members; and the fact that we now have in Kansas three lodges that have passed the thousand mark in membership well deserves the special mention given. But we must not be satisfied simply to grow big, and the criticism expressed by the Grand Master, of Masters and Secretaries who fail to read or answer edicts and instructions, of lodges and brethren who neglect the uplift and instruction of district meetings, of thirty-three lodges which were brought to book for technical infractions of the law, and of fifty-two lodges which failed to make timely response to the appeal for our single evident organized charity, leads us to fear that some have been guilty of carelessness, negligence and procrastination. Brethren, let us not be as sounding brass and tinkhng cymbals! But let.us ever nourish and improve in our hearts and in our lodges the vital principles of masonic charity, courtesy and brotherly love. The Grand Treasurer's report is, very properly, a simple statement of receipts, disbursements and balances, and should doubtless be referred directly to the Committee on Finance and Property. Your committee, however, cannot forbear comment upon the evidences of the able, and systematic management of the Grand Treasurer and the very satisfactory condition of our fiscal affairs. The balance in current funds of S31,31^, and of Charity Funds of S7,854, wUl doubtless amply provide for the expenses of this Communication and the fixed charges and emergencies of the coming year. The budget on page 44 of the Grand Secretary's report indicates the probability of a healthy balance on the credit side, and the invested fund, amounting to S19,400 in municipal bonds, furnishes evidence of solid financial strength and an increasing ability to extend our benefactions as the needs of the future may require. The Grand Secretary's report, while exhibiting the unfailing care and accuracy characteristic of all the work of this accomphshed craftsman, also
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contains many items of valuable information, and the record of several important administrative actions. We recommend the approval of those portions contained njider the following headings: Masonic Districts, . New Districts, District Deputy Grand Masters, Grand Representatives, Official Circulars; Books of Annual Returns, List of Regular Lodges, and Estimate of Revenue and Expenses for the ensuing year. Also, that the remaining portion, with exception as noted, be categorically referred to the Committees on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., and on Finance and Property. An interesting recital and valuable suggestion i.s given, under the headings "Restoration of Charters," "Safes," "List of Regular Lodges," and "Annual Reports," to all of which the attention of the Craft is earnestly directed. Concerning the subject of mileage, your committee are of the opinion that if any representative does not receive the due amount, by reason of the failure of his Secretary to reply to correspondence, he should report the matter back to his lodge and due censure be given. Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, FRED T . NYE,
ALVA L . SWBARINGBN, LARKIN N . MARTIN,
Committee. SPECIAL COMMITTEE INCREASE OF GRAND SECRETARY'S SALARY AND DELINQUENT LODGES MASONIC HOME FUND. In accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, the M.". W.". Grand Master announced the following Special Committee on Increase of Grand Secretary's Salary and Delinquent Lodges Masonic Home Fund: M / . W.-. HENRY F . MASON, M . ' . W.-. THOMAS G . FITCH,
M .'. W.".
WILLIAM
EASTON
HUTCHISON,
M .". W / .
GILES H . LAMB, and M.'. W.". ALEX. A. SHARP.
CALL TO REFRESHMENT. The M.-. W.-. Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment for the purpose of opening a Lodge of Entered Apprentices at 1 o'clock p. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, February 19, 1919.
At 1 o'clock p. M. the M/. W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The M.". W.'. Grand Master announced the purpose' for which the Lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened, it being that of dedicating the new Masonic Home. He then directed the Grand Marshal to form the lines in accordance with the program arranged for the occasion, which was done. The Grand Lodge, accompanied by a large number of other brethren from various parts of the State, was escorted to the site of the new building by Mt. Olivet Commandery No. 12, Knights Templar, of- Wichita, preceded by the Midian Temple Shrine Band. On arrival at the Home, the M.'.W.". Grand Master, assisted by the other Grand Officers, dedicated this magnificent structure, in accordance with our time-honored custom. The M.-.W.-. Grand Master then introduced M.-.W.'. W I L LIAM L. BuKDicK, Past Grand Master, who delivered t h e following address:
Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: Memorable in the annals of Kansas Masonry will be this dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the day that marks the rededication of the Kansas Masonic Home. Three years ago, when as Grand Master I referred to this Home in my annual address, I said: " T h e monument to Kansas Masonry stands in the'city of Wichita. I refer, of course, to the Kansas Masonic Home. For twenty years this practical evidence of masonic brotherly love has been quietly and unostentatiously translating into action our ideals of fraternal sympathy and relief. Its cause is near and dear to our hearts, and in its work we take an individual pride."
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'Twas only a few months after the speaking of these words that a great calamity fell upon us. On the night of December 21, 1916, a terrible tragedy brought to us horror and dismay. Amid the bitter cold of that wintry night conflagration and death wrought destruction and desolation. The old Home building, beautiful in its appearance but with hidden and unknown defective flues against whose secret menace reasonable care and precaution were unable to guard, was in a mass of ruins, and five inmates of this Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;four aged members arid one faithful employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perished in the smoke and flame. It was a calamity that might have fallen upon any Home or any similar institution, and for which no one connected with the Home either directly or indirectly was in any way to blame, yet our grief and our sense of loss were profound. Never, however, in the history of the Order in this State did the courage, the determination and the true spirit of Masonry shine forth more valiantly. Hardly were the crumbling walls of the former building cold when the Masons of Kansas said, "We will build here, upon the ruins of the old Home, another Home. I t shall be more beautiful than its predecesssor. I t shall be. stronger, safer, and built with every known safeguard of modern skill against similar disaster." As was said by one of old, so also with united and inspiring voices said Kansas Masons, "Thou shalt yet again behold this place u p reared in naajesty and in beauty. More glorious in its proportions shall be the new abode, and here again shall thy people be gathered together." Today, as I look upon these beautiful and classic build-
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ings, making a picture of rare loveliness in their chaste s y m m e t r y and admirable proportions, when I see them equipped and furnished with the comforts t h a t make a Home real, when I am informed t h a t the builder's science has practically made t h e m proof against devastating fire and flame, I repeat, with humble, grateful thanksgiving to the Supreme Architect, " T h e m o n u m e n t to Kansas M a s o n r y stands in the city of Wichita." I t is, moreover, a more beautiful m o n u m e n t t h a n the one of old, and even dearer to our hearts, for it embodies not only all for which t h e former Home stood, b u t it also commemorates the bravery, the u n d a u n t e d courage, the devotion of the Brotherhood of Kansas M a s o n s and also of the Sisterhood of the Kansas Order of the Eastern Star. I t is a monument to the m a n h o o d and the womanhood of these Orders, as well as to. the cause of masonic brotherly love and relief. I t is interesting to note how comparatively recent in the history of Masonry in this country has been the establishment of Masonic Homes. There are at the present time about forty Masonic Homes or Orphanages in the United States, and all of t h e m have been opened within the past fifty years. These Homes are located in about t h i r t y Grand Jurisdictions, some States having two, or even three Homes. Thus, in some States there is a separate H o m e for children,' and another for adults. In Illinois there are three Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a home for children, and separate adult Homes niaintained by the Fraternity a n d by the Order of the E a s t e r n Star. There are also three Homes in the State of Pennsylvania. The first Masonic Home established on the Ameri-
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can continent was the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home of Kentucky, whose charter was granted on January 15, 1867, over fifty years ago. This Home was not opened, however, till 1871. When the Kansas Masonic Home was opened in 1896, twenty-five years later, there were Masonic Homes in but ten Grand Jurisdictions. It will be noted, therefore, that the great majority of such Homes, now numbering about forty, as previously stated, have been opened during the last twenty years. The method of sustaining these Homes is generally by means of a per capita assessment, varying from twenty cents to one dollar. In a few jurisdictions an annual appropriation is m a d e by the Grand Lodge. Kansas was, therefore, among the pioneers in this great fraternal benevolence. As early as 1881, thirty-eight years ago. Grand Patron WILLIS BKOWN, in his annual address before the Grand. Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, suggested' the advisability and the duty of instituting in this commonwealth a Masonic Orphans' Home. It was not till four years later, however, that the Eastern Star took any active step in this direction. In 1885, a committee was appointed to confer upon the proposition with the officers of the Grand Lodge, but even then no progress was made, or for several yÂŤars thereafter, since under the then existing provisions of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge that Body was prohibited from establishing such a Home. â&#x20AC;˘ Finally, in 1890, ALFRED WHITMAN, of Lawrence, Patron of Adah Chapter No. 7 in that city, and one of the noblest of men, whose memory and friendship will ever be cherished and revered by those of us
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who knew him best, urged, in the meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Star, an active and vigorous campaign, having for its object the leadership of the Grand Lodge in this cause, and the a m e n d m e n t of its Constitution whereby the work could be undertaken by the Grand Lodge, and a Masonic Home established. Bros. W H I T M A N and J U L I E N were made a committee to visit the Grand Lodge, and to request the n a m ing by t h a t Body of a committee to consider the m a t ter. I n 1892 Grand Master CALLAHAM prepared an a m e n d m e n t to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge permitting t h a t Body to establish a Masonic Home, which amendment was unanimously adopted amid great enthusiasm. I a m informed t h a t the singing on t h a t occasion of " H o m e , Sweet H o m e " by Brother SHAVER, one of the strongest advocates of the enterprise, and whose beautiful voice will never be forgotten by those who ever heard its sweetness and felt its power, was most impressive and inspiring. To mention particular names of those whose devotion in those days to the cause was conspicuous is invidious when all were devoted, b u t I must mention the name of t h a t masonic scholar and knightly gentleman, Brother M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R , who has so recently passed from this life to the Eternal Lodge. As a result of this action of the Grand Lodge, committees from all the Masonic Grand Bodies were appointed to propose plans for the establishment of the Home. On the committee for the Grand Lodge were Bros. M . M . M I L L E R , A. M . CALLAHAM, J. C. POSTLETHWAITE, WHITMAN.
R.
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TORRINGTON,
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sons was represented b y Bros. G. W. P O R T , P E R R Y M . HoisiNGTON, a n d A. C. S P I L M A N . The committee of the Grand C o m m a n d e r y was composed of Knights WooLSEY, H A Y S , and M A Y . For the Grand C h a p t e r of the Order of the E a s t e r n Star, there were appointed Sisters S N E D D E N , G E T T Y , H E P L B R , C O L TON, T A Y L O R , and Brother D . C. B A T T E Y . On Thanksgiving D a y , November 24, 1892, a meeting of the joint committee was held in Clay Center, a n d its labors inaugurated. I n the following year, a Board of Directors was appointed, and finally, after m a n y trials and discouragements in providing for t h e raising of funds, t h e beautiful private residence in Wichita, known as the L A W R E N C E residence, was purchased. This was in June, 1896, and t h e house remodeled to meet the requirements of a Masonic H o m e both for children a n d for adults. T h e dedicatory exercises of this Home were held i n this city on the 10th of September, 1896, more t h a n twenty-two years ago. T h e G r a n d Lodge met in Special Communication for the purpose. T h e ceremonies were conducted upon t h e east porch of the building, t h e audience being assembled on the lawn in front. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r D A V I D B . F U L L E R , who was President of the H o m e Board, presented t h e H o m e for dedication to Grand Master C H I L E S C. C O L E M A N , who also delivered the dedicatory address. T h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r was represented b y its Grand M a t r o n , Sister K E N N E R , with her entire official staff. There are present with us t o d a y a number who were also present on t h a t memorable occasion. T o d a y we have just rededicated this place anew.
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To dedicate is to set apart, to consecrate for a particular purpose, to declare a place or thing devoted to some special cause, and I know of no more holy cause t h a n t h a t of " H o m e , " provided it be all t h a t such a cause should imply, for I believe t h a t to the " M a s o n " the idea of " H o m e " should contain, necessarily, the thought of the presence therein of divine goodness and divine love. Moreoever, we should reflect t h a t a mere place is not sacred of itself. I t is only w h a t we associate with a place t h a t makes it holy ground. The lowliest and the most remote spots of earth have become immortalized b y the causes they h a v e borne. M a r athon, Thermopylae, Lexington, Bunker Hill, Chateau Thierry, Saint Mihiel, are words whose glory and inspiration are known around the world. To t h e m we give undying fame, n o t for their intrinsic b e a u t y or worth, b u t because they h a v e been consecrated b y the cause of h u m a n freedom and h u m a n rights. Galilee with its rock-bound shores and arid plains would never h a v e been the watchword of h u m a n s y m p a t h y and h u m a n love had not there walked and t a u g h t t h e Nazarene. When gilded with his presence, beauteous become its shores, and into loveliness spring its valleys and its fields. Likewise, with the indwelling spirit of GOD. He is not confined to magnificent temple or to resplendent cathedral. He is n o t hmited to the bounds of a royal palace or a kingly domain. N o t even the glories of a celestial habitation restrain Him, b u t everywhere wherever h u m a n need or h u m a n dependence calls upon Him there He is found. Massive structures glittering with pinnacles, towers, and
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finials; columns of marble fashioned and carved with wondrous skill, p a v e m e n t and dome beautiful with mosaic and gold, are not in themselves the dwelling place of the M o s t High. T h e most beautiful edifices of this world m a y become the habitation of vice a n d crime, while t h e humblest abode of a h u m a n soul may be glorified by the presence of t h e Living GOD. 'Tis equally so with the ideal of " h o m e . " What t h o u g h t s arise in the minds of the men and women before m e a t this time when they rec'all the home of childhood? Was it palace or cottage, mansion or lowly dwelling? I t m a t t e r s not. I t was H O M E , and the magical influence of t h a t word will never disappear from h u m a n hearts, especially when a s sociated with the tender recollections of y o u t h . P e n never wrote a truer, a deeper, or a more lasting sentim e n t , t h a n did t h e pen of J O H N H O W A R D P A Y N E when he wrote, "Be it ever so humble, There is no place like home."
Yet the word " h o m e " is susceptible of a variety of meanings. I t is often a purely relative term. I t is often used to designate a locality where a thing m a y be found. In this sense we m a y speak of the home of vice or of crime. Again, it m a y signify a perman e n t abiding place, even in a sense of sorrow and of gloom, in fact, the grave itself, as, for example, when we quote from Ecclesiastes: " M a n goeth to his lohg home." B y a reversal of sentiment, however, " h o m e " becomes t h e place of eternal joy and rest, as exemplified in the song of the pilgrim, " I ' m b u t a stranger
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here, heaven is my home." Again, we speak of our native land, or our adopted country as home, in distinction from foreign lands. To every loyal citizen of this country America, and America alone, is home. The ordinary and usual meaning of home is, however, the house where one lives with his family, the abiding place of the domestic affections, and we do not have to be reminded that PAYNE in his immortal poem of "Home, Sweet Home" had this meaning in mind. In other words, he meant a real home, a home where decency, sobriety, cleanliness, character, duty, love, and peace abound. It is not its beauty, its luxury, its wealth; or its magnificence that makes a place a home, since these are but the external, material things, and often are the things that destroy the best things of life. Home is where the heart is, or as BYRON says, "Without hearts there is no home."
It is the place where our loved ones are; mother, father, brother and sister in the home of childhood; wife and children in the home of manhood. I t is the place of sympathy, shelter, care, and protection. It is the one place in all this world to which we turn for comfort when heartsick, weary, sore, cast down, discouraged, suffering and defeated. While I believe in these ideals of home with all the fervor of my soul, yet I regard it only as the froth of mere rhetorical sentimentality to. utter fine phrases upon the love, and joy, and peace of home, and then to make no effort to make possible these ideals. Moreover, we need wisdom and divine guidance in the cultivation of these ideals. The tigress: loves its home and its young as much as the doe
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loves hers, and the most dissolute of human mothers has for her children the love that the maternal instinct begets. The chief work of the true home is character building, and the final test of a home is the manhood and womanhood of the members of its family. It is not the father who has spent the most upon his children, often only to ruin them, not the mother who with a weak and silly emotion has lavished the most numerous terms Of endearment, who has been the best father or the best mother, but that father and that mother, or that other one who may stand in the place of father or of mother; who has bravely, self-sacrificingly, firmly, wisely, guided the child in the paths of duty, obedience, and honor. Blessed, thrice blessed, is the child that has a good home, a good father, a good mother; but marked for failure and defeat is the child who by indulgence, lack of restraint, and weak and foolish pampering and coddling is teared thereby to selfishness and to cowardice. He thus becomes a weakling, a moral slacker, and an easy prey for vice. What then is the great object of this Home? The ready answer upon our lips is to care for the aged and the orphan. Yes, brethren, but with this distinction: it is our DUTY to give protection and care to the aged, and to comfort their declining years in every reasonable and kindly way; but in case of the children, it is our OPPORTUNITY to nurture and train them with the intent that they shall be clean, decent, industrious, brave, intelligent, truthful and reliable; that they may become men and women who are faithful to duty, loyal to country, obedient to GOD. On
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these things, brethren, hang the whole law and the whole gospel of this or any other Masonic Home. There should be a more active and personal interest taken by each and every member of the Craft in this Home. The mere payment of the individual pittance of fifty cents each year for the support and maintenance of this institution is surely not the full measure of our duty. It is the true, sincere spirit of masonic devotion and masonic love that counts. I fear that the great majority of the brethren know very little about the real work of the Home, its problems, its needs, and the requisite qualifications for membership. It is a practical question that we constantly have to answer, and scintillating gems of rhetoric anent the aged, the widow, and the orphan are often superficial. There is need of'a knowledge on the part of the Craft of the purposes of the Home. Each lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction should be acquainted with the wholesome and. necessary rules governing this Home. The members would then realize that in order to preserve a " H o m e " there must be certain necessary requirements concerning the character and capacity of its members. Too frequently when an applicant is declared ineligible under the rules for membership in this Home, some members of the recommending lodge will officiously demand, " W h a t are we supporting this Home for, if not to take care of all cases that arise?" If such brethren understood the significance of "home," if they but reflected upon the fact that we are trying to maintain here a place that shall be a real home to the wor.thy and needy brother and sister, that a " H o m e " necessarily depends upon the reasonable
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qualifications of its members, that it should be a place where you, my hearer, or I, may, if needs be, go some day in reasonable comfort and peace, then hasty and inconsiderate criticism would disappear. Brotherly relief and brotherly love should, of course, care for all cases of need, but a " H o m e " is not the place for the admission â&#x20AC;˘ of the insane, the morally degenerate, or those cases which require daily medical or physical attendance. Other places and other means must be furnished for these. It is different, of course, when one has been properly admitted and who afterwards becomes a constant care. Then, as in any other "home," the shelter and protection of this Home continues to extend its beneficent provisions. I t is in the just and reasonable safeguarding of the spirit of a home that we must exercise, in proper consideration of the existing members of the Home, due care, not unreasonable exactions, but merely sensible care, in the admission of new members. I would urge, therefore, occasional visits to this Home by members of the Craft, by representatives of the lodges, a more intelligent interest in its work, an earnest, brotherly spirit of helpfulness that is sincerely desirous of assisting its Board of Managers and those whom they have placed in charge. 'Tis easy, very easy, to say, and it is sonorous to hear it said, " T h e Kansas Masonic Home is the glory and pride of Kansas Masonry." It is, brethren, it is, arid I say it myself, but it is greater to say and to mean, "The Kansas Masonic Home is to me a practical reality, and to it I owe a personal obligation and sympathetic service." We are dedicating this Home during one of the
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most momentous periods of h u m a n history. The world has just passed through the most agonizing war of all time. Millions of lives and billions of treasure have been sacrificed for the holiest cause known to man, the cause of h u m a n liberty. F r o m almost every American home has gone forth, or has stood ready to go forth,, a champion for the rights of man, and arnong these have been thousands u p o n thousands of our brethren. Patriotism has ever been the glory and inspiration of American Masonry, and love of country with a sacrificial devotion to its welfare is one of the foundation-stones of our Order. The very things for which we have been fighting are the watchwords of Masonry. Despots, autocrats, and those who claim royal power by divine right only as a cloak for diabolical wrong, have always been the enemies of Masonry and have always been opposed by Masonry. Liberty, human rights, freedom of conscience, equal opportunity and the b r o t h erhood of m a n h a v e been and are the very foundations of our spiritual temples. I t is, therefore, in keeping with masonic traditions and a m a t t e r of honor and pride to this Masonic Home that, in this colossal struggle to rid the world of inhuman t y r a n n y , former members of this H o m e should be found. M a n y of us remember t h e G A K V E Y boys. They came to the Home in 1907. P H I L I P was discharged from the Home in 1913. H e enlisted in the n a v y t h a t same year. J E S S E was discharged in 1916. He likewise entered the n a v y . C L A U D E was discharged just a little over two years ago, J a n u a r y 19, 1917. He enlisted in the.following December, joining the United States Marines. H e
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received his miUtary training a t Paris Island, South Carolina, where he won m a r k s m a n s h i p honors. He was sent to France in M a y of last year. Only a m o n t h later, on J u n e 16th' he died of wounds received in battle. J u s t before he set sail for France he wrote to a relative here in K a n s a s the following l e t t e r : " I ' m going over. I ' m n o t going for any notoriety, b u t simply to fight for m y country. If I never return, you "will know t h a t I have died for m y country." Such is the simplicity, t h e m o d e s t y of true heroism. " I ' m not going for a n y notoriety," said this boy from the Kansas Masonic Home, a boy only seventeen years of age, who by v o l u n t a r y enlistment had given himself to this cause, " b u t simply to fight for m y country." Yes, C L A U D E G A R V E Y , we know t h a t you did die for y o u r country and t h a t you now belong to the world's immortals. Thou h a s t given a star of gold to this Home, and a tablet here should commemorate t h y sacrifice. To every member of this Home such a tablet would be a constant monitor. Besides the three G A R V E Y boys, there m a y be other former members of this H o m e who were in war service; b u t we h a v e no record or information of other cases. T h e Superintendent .and M a t r o n of our Home have, however, with thousands of other bereaved parents, suffered the great sacrifice in this struggle for h u m a n i t y . Their only son, a y o u n g and brilliant lieutenant-commander in t h e navy, a former " s t a r n a a n " of his class at Annapolis, was, only a m o n t h ago, a victim of t h e dreaded scourge t h a t has swept
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through our a r m y camps a n d naval bases during t h e past year. T h e young heroes who. thus died gave: u p their lives for our liberties j u s t as much as their 'Comrades who fell upon t h e fields of battle. Our words cannot assuage t h e poignancy of their grief, b u t ever will remain with t h e m t h e divine consolation t h a t t h e priceless treasure of their hearts w a s given to the cause of native land. â&#x20AC;˘ I n conclusion, m y brethren, there is a lesson a n d an admonition for each a n d every one of us in t h e services of this hour. W e have dedicated our n e w Masonic Home, b u t we should apply to ourselves t h e broader a n d deeper significance of home in o u r national existence a n d rededicate ourselves to i t s holy traditions. America is our common home, a n d its ideals m u s t be preserved inviolate. W a r h a s wrought its cruel a n d i t s fearful desolation of home in m a n y parts of t h e world, a n d we have been most fortunate in t h a t we have been spared, thus far, these terrible experiences. There is, however, in even this country, this common home of us all, a growing menace t h a t m a y result, if we are n o t on guard, in destruction n o t only of our homes b u t also in t h e annihilation of our liberties. If this ghastly and horrible w a r with its agony of conflict h a s been fought only to deliver t h e world, including America, over to t h e principles of Bolshevism, then it h a s been fought in vain. There are, however, in our own land dastardly a n d traitorous elements t h a t a r e sowing t h e seeds of discord a n d destruction. T h e y consist n o t only of t h e baser sort of individuals, b u t also include m a n y who call themselves " a d v a n c e d , t h i n k e r s " a n d "liberals," who, although of very
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little real ability, yet insidiously in their mushyminded utterances foment social disturbance and thus array themselves with the forces of destruction. They opposed the war with Germany, did all they could to obstruct their country after it entered into the war, and now sympathize with "conscientious objectors," raise funds for the defense of the worst and vilest of the enemies of our social life, the very leaders of this villainous plotting, on trial for their seditious conspiracies, and are beginning to plead for so-called "mercy" to the Huns. They claim to be upholding the liberty of free speech, when their object is to undermine the best principles of our .country and to destroy all that centuries of just and righteous civilization has secured. A trumpet call sounds forth, my brethren, calling upon every loyal American to do his or her utmost to destroy these enemies of all our cherished ideals. Let every masonic lodge, every chapter of the Eastern Star, be reconsecrated and rededicated to the cause of firm and stable and righteous government, and to the extermination not only of an intolerant autocracy but also of a lawless mob that preaches anarchy. Had the principles of Masonry been permitted to expand in Russia, the principles of law and order, justice and righteousness in equilibrium, then the viper of Bolshevism would not have raised there its fearful head. In that sad country, however, there have been no masonic lodges for a hundred years. They were stamped out in 1822 by despotic intolerance. Then, as here today we dedicate this beautiful Home with reverential and grateful thanksgiving, may we also dedicate our lives and all of our masonic
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influence to the cause of country, state, and town, in all matters that shall preserve and defend the bloodbought institutions of America and the American home. Not alone do we invoke the Supreme Architect to bless and to preserve this spot, and to grant comfort and peace to all who may here abide, but also may we with earnest hearts implore that His infinite wisdom shall guide us as a people in the paths of justice and of peace so that the best and noblest things in life and home shall not perish from the earth. This occasion is one which will not only be long remembered by those who participated, but is an epoch in the history of the Craft of this jurisdiction, the permanent record of which will, in years to come, redound to the honor of the membership of the Masonic Fraternity in Kansas, as an evidence of their munificence and desire to manifest, not alone in a spiritual, but also in a material way, the charitable teachings of the Fraternity. Much of the success of this occasion is largely due to the detailed arrangements perfected by our distinguished W.'. Brother HENRY WALLENSTEIN, and especially for the beautiful decorations in the Assembly Room where the ceremony was performed. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Scottish Rite Temple, was called from labor to refreshment, and labor resumed on the third degree. On motion of W.-. GALTJSHA A. K I N G , the Grand Secretary was instructed to have printed in pamphlet form for distribution the address delivered at the dedication of the Kansas Masonic Home by M.-.W.-. WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
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ORATION. The following oration was delivered by W.-. WILLIAM L . HuGGiNS, Past Master of Emporia Lodge No. 12, Emporia: MASONRY'S CONTRIBUTION TO DEMOCRACY.
From Holy Writ-we learn that when the Grand Architect created man He made him in His own image, breathed into him the breath of life, gave him an immortal soul, and endowed him with intellect, that he might have a knowledge of good and evil. He made man a free moral agent. Having the power to choose the good and reject the evil, man, from the beginning of recorded time, has aspired to a nobler destiny. He has, slowly, painfully, but determinedly, advanced in strength, in wisdom, in the beauty of his moral and spiritual character. 'Tis a "long, long trail" from the cave man to the cultured Christian gentleman of today. But the Mason, with his "firm belief in the existence of a Supreme Being," with his unalterable faith in the immortality of the soul, eagerly and confidently looks to the future for still more splendid achievements in the field of human development. We have met. Most Worshipful Grand Master and brethren, at one of the most momentous periods in human history. The terrific struggle is ended. By what many of us regard as the most wonderful miracle of all time. Democracy and-Justice are triumphant. O, for a modern MILTON, who might describe in words of flame the five-years' battle which ended in the complete downfall of this later, earthborn Devil and his Hell-bred coadjutors. This is a time of inventory and appraisal. Men
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are cataloging and classifying human institutions, with the purpose to choose and retain the good, and to reject and cast out the evil. Despotism has already been condemned. Democracy has passed through its preliminary trial with credit. Philosophical doctrines, theological dogmas, political principles, social theories, all are being scrutinized and tested. What of Masonry? From whence came it, and whither is it going? What of good has it accomplished to justify its present and to assure its future? What is Masonry? Its origin is shrouded in the mists of the dim and distant past. It may have helped to form and fashion the pyramids of Egypt. Persistent legend tells of its existence at the building of King Solomon's Temple. It probably made its entrance into Europe by way of ancient Greece and Rome. During the Dark and Middle Ages it played a prominent part in the erection of the great cathedrals which are scattered over Europe as though sown broadcast by the hand of GOD. Masonry was operative only in those ancient days. â&#x20AC;˘But its principles were lofty and its teachings pure. It received into its ranks only freemen; only those who professed a firm faith in a Supreme Being; only those who believed in the immortality of the soul, and who were moral and upright before GOD and man. It taught the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of naan, the dignity of labor and the honor of manhood. It regarded not worldly wealth, rank or station, but moral and intellectual worth alone. It could be truly said then, as now, that " t o be good men and true is the first lesson taught us in Masonry."
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Its rulers were not born to the purple, but were chosen from the ranks as a reward of merit. The youngest Entered Apprentice, then as now, could properly aspire to wear the jewel and wield the gavel of authority in the Master's chair. To secure his advancement to that exalted position he need only to produce good work, true work, and such work as was needed in building the temple of manly character. Speculative Masonry, as we know and love it. today, was developed in the British Isles. I t is a fact, well established, that as early as the sixteenth century masonic lodges in Great Britain began to admit to their membership good men and true of other trades and professions if they showed a special aptitude for the masonic virtuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;friendship, morality, and brotherly love. The motto of our ancient British brethren, "Fear GOD, honor the King, love the brethren," with a change of only one word would make a very proper motto for us today, "Fear GOD, honor the government, love the brethren." From this beginning Masonry gradually passed from the operative to the moral, or speculative, stage of its development. But Masonry at all times, whether .operative or speculative, has been democratic in its own organization and government: It has chosen its leaders, officers and lawgivers from the floor of the lodge by the votes of the brethren. As it is now, so it has ever been, that while an obscure mechanic might preside in the seat of authority, the Lord Mayor of London, the Prince of Wales, or the President of the Republic might serve as Junior Steward, or be
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seated â&#x20AC;˘ among the brethren. I t was our gifted brother, R O B E R T B U R N S , a speculative Mason, who t a u g h t the whole English speaking world t h a t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Tho' on hamely fare we dine, Wear Hoddin-grey and a' that, The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is King o' men for a' that.''
To our British brethren also belongs the honor of constituting the first Grand Lodge to which local or subordinate lodges could look for strength and guidance. The mother Grand Lodge of the world is t h e G r a n d Lodge of England, which was constituted b y the a u t h o r i t y of four London lodges more t h a n two h u n d r e d years ago. I t was b u t a relatively short time until the lodges, in Great Britain voluntarily came under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England. This created a unity of purpose and a uniformity of procedure which gave Masonry greater strength and greater power for good t h a n it had ever before enjoyed. I n 1730 the mother Grand Lodge constituted t h e first American Grand Lodge, namely, the G r a n d Lodge of the Provinces of New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I t is a significant fact t h a t t h e mother granted absolute independence to the American daughter. I t seems t h a t the thought never occurred to t h e brethren of the Grand Lodge of England t h a t the mother Grand Lodge had a n y right to demand tribute in the way of dues or taxes of a n y kind. F r o m t h a t day down to the present m o m e n t there has been no bond connecting M a s o n r y in America with Masonry in Great Britain, excepting only the ties of brotherly love and affection. If the German Prince, who a few decades later chanced
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to occupy t h e British throne, h a d extended to the Americans politically the same privileges which they h a d received masonically, the pages of history probably never would have recorded an American Revolution. B u t i t so chanced t h a t King G E O R G E T H E T H I R D , who could speak the English language with m u c h difficulty, t h o u g h t German thoughts and adhered stubbornly to the theory of t h e divine right of kings a n d the rule of might. I t caused no surprise t o you, m y brethren, when you first learned t h a t t h e B o s t o n tea p a r t y was a masonic lodge a t refreshment ; t h a t fifty-two of t h e fifty-six signers of t h e Declaration of American Independence were M a sons ; t h a t the Grand Master of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Massachusetts, t h e beloved W A R R E N , lost his life in b a t t l e while commanding Colonial troops at B u n k e r Hill; t h a t the immortal W A S H I N G T O N , and practically all of his leading generals, had learned lessons of brotherly love, relief and t r u t h within a masonic lodge. Nor should it be surprising t h a t Britons, among whom the leaven of Masonry Had been working for centuries, refused to fight their b r e t h r e n in America, and t h a t G E O R G E T H E . T H I R D w a s compelled to r e n t soldiers from his relatives, t h e p e t t y D u k e s and Princes of Germany, a t $60.00 per head, he to pay for all such as he did not return a t t h e same r a t e . Those were the detested Hessians, t h e H u n s of t h a t day. B u t t h e great battle for American liberty and democracy was not fought out on American soil unaided. AH over the British Isles t h e spirit of dem o c r a c y was asserting itself. T h e masses opposed t h e subjugation of the Colonies. America had pow-
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erful friends,, even in Parliament. W I L L I A M P I T T , who, even after his elevation to the peerage, was called the great British Commoner—the m a n who refused a n a p p o i n t m e n t as Prime Minister because he said he would not go to St. James unless he could take the British constitution with h i m — W I L L I A M P I T T declared in the House of Lords t h a t Americans were the lawful sons, not the bastards, of England.. Later, in one of the greatest oratorical efforts of his long public life, he said: " M y Lords, you c a n n o t conquer America. You m a y buy or borrow, traffic or barter with every p e t t y German Prince who sells, and sends his subjects to the shambles of b a t t l e for a price; your efforts are forever vain and impotent, doubly so for this mercenary aid which you employ, for it irritates an incurable resentment. If I were a n American, as I a m an Englishman, while a, foreign troop remained in m y country I would never lay down m y arms. Never! Never!!" T h e G r e a t Commoner did n o t stand alone in his friendship for American liberty, for there also was R O C K I N G H A M , t h e chosen leader of the Whigs. There was E D M U N D B U R K E , scholar, m a n of letters, orator, leader of t h e Commons, whose voice was always raised in favor of justice to t h e Colonies, who a t the time of the surrender of C O K N W A L L I S , wrote the Colonial representative a t t h e Court of France, our illustrious brother, B E N J A M I N F R A N K L I N , saying: " I congratulate you, as the friend of America, I hope not as the «nemy of England, I know as the friend of m a n k i n d . " T h e r e was the brilliant C H A R L E S J A M E S F o x , who repeatedly declared t h a t the King's armed forces in America constituted an army of invasion which he
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hoped would be defeated, as he hoped every army which tried to invade a peaceful country would be beaten. And there was the younger PITT, who, after the lips of his famous father had been sealed by death, stood in the House of Commons and declared that if compelled to choose between America, independent, and America, subdued by this bayonets of disciplined Germans, he would choose America, independent. These friends of liberty and their associates, and great numbers of the common people of Great Britain, by their determined opposition to the program of the despotic GEORGE THE THIRD, rendered very valuable assistance to WASHINGTON and his valiant army in achieving American independence ; and American independence was, up to that time, the greatest achievement of democracy. Masonry has no place in partisan politics. Masonry does not even stand committed to any particular form of government. But year after year, decade after decade, century after century. Masonry, behind its closed doors guarded by the Tyler's sword, in the most solemn and impressive manner has taught its votaries the sublime principles upon which democracy is foundedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the fatherhood of GOD, the brotherhood of man, the dignity of labor, the reward of the faithful. It has counseled men to meet upon the level of equality, to act by the plumb of rectitude, and to part upon the square of virtue. It has taught dependence upon GOD, reverence for His holy word, charity toward all mankind, and patriotic loyalty to the constituted government. Masonry develops men of high character, and these men put the principles of Masonry in close touch with the
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great masses of the citizenship of every c o u n t r y in which Masonry exists. These men, because of their lofty character and pure motives, h a v e not s u b m i t t e d and will never submit to tyranny and oppression, whether from Church or from State. And so it is, my brethren, without boasting we m a y say t h a t in every great struggle for liberty Masons h a v e been among the leaders of the hosts of democracy. A n d so we m a y also truthfully say t h a t in the everyday affairs of life, while public sentiment was being formed and crystallized, our masonic brethren h a v e ever exercised a quiet b u t powerful influence in favor of liberty and law. You m a y take the m a p of the modern world and note those countries in which democracy flourishes, and you will find t h a t in practically all of t h e m Ma-' sonry also flourishes; b u t more significant y e t is the indisputable fact t h a t Masonry has been t h e pioneer. Masonry has been firmly established long before democracy has arrived. W i t h o u t u n d u e egotism, we m a y declare t h a t Masonry, by the good which it has accomplished, has fully justified itself before the world. The time has come, however, when we should draw a straight and distinct line of demarcation between t h a t which is true Masonry and t h a t which is not. N o t every organization which claims masonic authority and attributes is worthy to be called masonic. This fact was plainly shown early in the recent world conflict when Belgian Masonry appealed to G e r m a n Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so calledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to use its influence to p r e v e n t the terrible atrocities against women and children.
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The appeal was met by a blunt refusal, couched in insolent language, and coupled with a statement that German Masonry had nothing in common with Masonry as practiced in Anglo-Saxon or in Latin countries. I t is a matter upon which we rnay congratulate ourselves that Masonry in Anglo-Saxon countries, at least, for more than a century has had no fraternal correspondence with, nor in any way recognized, the so-called Masonry of Germany. Masonry has endured from a time "whence the memory of man runneth not to the contrary," because it was built upon a firm foundation. We have heard of the foolish man who builded his house updn the sand; and that the storms came and the winds blew and the rains descended and beat upon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of i t ; and of the wise man who builded his house upon the rock, and that the storms came and the winds blew and the rains descended and beat upon that house, and it fell not, because it was founded upon the rock. Masonry is firmly founded upon that rock of all the ages, a firm belief in the existence of a Supreme Being. Its principal supporting pillar is faith in the immortality of the soul. One of its Great Lights is the Holy Bible. An' organization not so founded, supported and illumined cannot rightfully claim to be masonic. The proposition is elemental. This, then, is the reason that in all Anglo-Saxon countries, at least, the man who puts not his trust in GOD, regardless of his other qualifications, is deemed unworthy to become a Mason. In these fateful days the thoughts of all lovers of liberty are upon our sister repubhc across the At-
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lantic. Words utterly fail us when we try to speak our heartfelt appreciation of the heroic valor of her soldiers and the unmeasured fortitude of her people. Because of her martyrdom for liberty, the mere .mention of the name of France causes the heart to beat faster and the spirit to rejoice. And now, while these sentiments are consuming us, we as Masons are asked to fraternally recognize that which was once French Masonry. Here, then, is the question, put to us bluntly. Shall we recognize as masonic an order which has stricken the very name of the Grand Architect from its ritual; discarded the doctrine of the immortality of the soul, and removed the Holy Bible from its altars? My brethren, surely that is not Masonry. Masonry has always been the handmaiden of religion. We have seen that Masonry has also been the handmaiden of liberty. Our work is not finished. Our masonic column must not be broken. The hideous savagery of military despotism has indeed been subdued; but scarcely had the horrors of battle ceased when the newer and, I fear, greater struggle for democracy beganâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bitter contest with radical socialism, bolshevism, anarchy. The liberty-loving nations have expended untold and immeasurable wealth, and have sacrificed many, millions of their bravest manhood in the holy war to rid the world of despotism. Yet all will admit that civilization has steadily advanced even under despotic governments, notwithstanding the many crimes of autocracy. Great institutions of learning have been firmly established; Emperors and Kings have been enthusiastic and consistent patrons of the arts and sciences; the most
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magnificent buildings have been erected; the most beautiful pictures h a v e been p a i n t e d ; the most heavenly music has been given to the world; the most inspiring poems have been written, and literat u r e and religion have floiirished to enlighten and ennoble t h e raceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all under the influence and by the encouragement and support of autocratic institutions. On the other hand, radical socialism, now known as bolshevism, wherever and whenever it has a t t a i n e d power, has r e t a r d e d or destroyed civilization. I t has developed the worst forms of tyranny and oppression. I t has scoffed religion and desecrated shrines and sanctuaries; it has smothered h u m a n genius and prevented n a t u r a l progress in the arts and sciences ; it has no literature, worthy of the n a m e ; it has accomplished no p e r m a n e n t good, except as it has served as a horrible example; b u t on the contrary its ascendency has always resulted in the unbridling of the basest passions of men and in t h e ' wholesale crimes of arson, robbery, theft, rapine and murder. I t has ever been and is now the implacable foe of all t h a t M a s o n r y teaches and t h a t Masons hold dear. T h e reign of terror in Russia t o d a y is no novel phase of rule b y the forces and ideas of socialism; it is typical. Relentless war between bolshevism and democracy is inevitable. I t m a y be in the Anglo-Saxon countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we believe it will beâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a bloodless war ; b u t in a n y event the battle is on. I n this new crusade M a s o n r y m u s t do its part. Masons are already prepared for the struggle. For did n o t each one of us learn very early in his masonic career t h a t ;in every well organized society there
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m u s t be entered apprentices or bearers of burdens, fellow crafts, or. skilled workers, and masters, or overseers of the work? And do we not love democracy because it gives the opportunity by which the burden-bearer may, by his own efforts, become the master, by which the errand boy m a y become the president of the bank, and the plow-boy the ruler of the Republic? And shall we be deceived by the plea of socialism or bolshevism, t h a t all mankind should be reduced to a common level, above which no industry, no genius, no merit, would enable the individual to arise? Emphaticallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;No! We are free moral agents. We m u s t choose the good and reject the evil. T h e battle is upon us. Our enemy is numerous and powerful; b u t our trust is in G O D , and we feel t h a t our faith is well founded. We will fight the good fight. I t will be the supreme test of all of our intellectual, moral and spiritual strength if we are to be victorious. I t may well be feared t h a t in this fierce struggle the strength and wisdom of m a n will fail; b u t we as Masons have learned to whom we m a y look for an inexhaustible supply, which will be given us from above. Wherefore, my brethren, to the end t h a t it m a y be in the future, as it has been in the past, a powerful moral force in the world, t h a t it m a y continue to be the handmaiden of religion and the conservator of liberty and justice, I plead for the fundamentals of Freemasonry. I plead for the firm foundation; for the faith of our ancient operative Grand Master, who each day when the workmen were taking their midday rest, spent his hour in supplications to Deity ;
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for the faith which is symbolized by the sprig of evergreen which we deposit at the grave of a departed brother; for the faith 6i WASHINGTON, on his knees in the snow at Valley Forge, calling upon the Grand Architect of the Universe for wisdom, for strength, for courage and for victory : "The tumult and the shoiating cease, The Captains and the Kings depart. Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice. An humble and a contrite heart. Lord,'God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget! Lest we forget!"
Upon motion of R.". W.'. H U G H P. FAERELLY, a vote of thanks was extended to W.". Brother HUGGINS for his masterly and scholarly address, and the usual number of copies were ordered printed and distributed among the Craft. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. M.-.W.-. G I L E S H. LAMB, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion of R.". W.". OWEN J. WOOD, adopted by a rising vote : To the M.: W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In keeping with masonic usage your Committee on Necrology makes its report for the year ending December 31, 1918. During the past year the final summons has come to twenty-one Past Grand Masters and two Deputy Grand Masters of Grand Lodge Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Kansas. None of'these eminent brethren were in the active discharge of official service at the time of death, except R.'.W.'. Brother GEORGE R . GEPP, of Lima, Peru, and R.'. W.'. LEWIS LBROY BAKER, of Utah.
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two, Maine one, Manitoba one, Minnesota one, Louisiana one, Indiana one, Arkansas one, Washington one, Utah one. South Dakota one, Texas one. Nova Scotia one, Nevada one, Kansas one, and Oregon six. These Past Grand Masters shed Ught and sunshine along their masonic path, and enriched masonic history by their official labors. From the memorials by the various Grand Lodges we glean the following facts from the lives of the eminent brothers that may be of interest to the Craft and worthy of a place in our permanent records: M.'. W.'. M. HAYES LTAED was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in 1913. He died at his home in Winona in October, 1918,
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in t h e fifty-ninth year of his age. I t was said of him, t h a t " h e honored t h e fraternity b y his membership and t h e fraternity was pleased to honor him with its trust a n d confidence." M.'.W.'.
Brother F R A N K H E N R Y ORCUTT Y O U N G was born in
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State of Maine in 1852. H e was made a Mason in 1875, a n d elected Grand Master of t h e M.:W.: Grand Lodge of Nebraska in 1898. H e was elected President of t h e Nebraska Masonic Home in 1909, and held t h a t office a t t h e time of his death, which occurred December 24, 1917. "Of all t h e honors he had ever received he often expressed himself t o those nearest him, t h a t t h e Presidency of t h e Nebraska Masonic H o m e was t h e greatest and most highly prized, because it gave him opportunity of relieving t h e needy a n d encouraging t h e weak." M.-. W.'. WILLIAM F . H I L L was born in New York December 5, 1826. H e died in California December 29,-1917, a t t h e age of ninety-one years and twenty-four days. H e was elected Grand Master of Nebraska in 1871 and served until June, 1873. T h e M.-.W.". Grand Master of N e braska says of this venerable b r o t h e r : " M a s o n r y owes much t o Brother H I L L . H e was t h e last of t h e illustrious group of our first eight P a s t Grand Masters to serve more t h a n one term, a n d for t h e past five years has been our oldest living Past Grand Master, not only in years b u t also in point of service, a n d was t h e last one of those eminent men, pioneer craftsmen who laid the foundation of Masonry in this State. . . . Most kindly a n d with sincere appreciation we remember his donation of $1,000 to t h e Masonic Home in 1915." Manitoba announces the death of Past Grand Master,-M.'.W.'. J O H N M C K E C H N I E . This brother was born in Scotland August 14, 1844. I n 1854 he came with his parents to Ontario, Canada, b u t in 1872 he a n swered t h e call of the West and moved t o Winnipeg. H e was made a Mason in 1876. Was elected Grand Treasurer of t h e M.'.W.". Grand Lodge of Manitoba in 1885, and served t h e Grand Lodge in t h a t capacity for twenty-one years. I n 1906 he was elected Grand Master. H e died M a y 30, 1918. Of him the Committee on Fraternal Dead has said, "A great chieftain has fallen." M.'.W.". Brother H B N B Y R O B E R T TAYLOR, Past Grand Master of t h e M.".W.". Grand Lodge of Maine, was born in 1830, was made a Mason in 1862, a n d thirty years later he was elected Grand Master and served two terms. Excepting "the sessions of 1916 a n d 1918 Brother TAYLOR attended every annual session of Masonic Grand Bodies a t Portland since 1866. Full of years, and rich in t h e memory of work well and faithfully done, he passed peacefully to rest on October 6, 1918. T h e Grand Lodge of Maine also announces t h e death of M.".W.". AUGUST BOWMAN FARNHAM, which occurred on J a n u a r y 14, 1918.
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was born in Bangor, Maine, in 1839. H e was made a Mason in 1862, a n d was elected Grand Master in 1895. H e served his country as a soldier in t h e Civil W a r from September, 1861, t o its close in 1865. Postmaster a t Bangor for twenty years, and Adjutant General for seven years.
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T h e M.".W.'. Grand Lodge of Louisiana mourns the death of M / . W / . CHAHLES F R A N C I S B U R K . H e was born in the Black Forest, Germany, November 5, 1841. Driven from their home by the political upheaval of 1848-9, they came to t h e United States a n d settled in Missouri, and from there to Louisiana in 1852. During t h a t year the yellow fever scourge swept away every member of his father's family except Brother B U R K and his youngest sister. Here he fought the battle with poverty a n d won. H e was a d m i t t e d to the bar in 1866 and became one of the foremost lawyers in the S t a t e . He was made a Mason in 1866, and was elected Grand Master in 1887, and held the office six years. I t was said of h i m : " A s a leader among men, his place as a citizen a n d a Mason will be hard to fill." M.'.W.". Brother EDWARD O ' H O U R K E was elected Grand Master of Indiana in 1895. He died July 5, 1918, in his eighty-second year. H e was a lawyer b y profession, a n d served thirty-six years as J u d g e of the Circuit Court of Indiana, retiring in 1912. " H e was a most lovable m a n , with great accomplishments, ahvays the same, fuU of sunshine, genial and courteousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a noble soul." M . \ W . \ Brother A. B R I D E W E L L was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas in 1891. H e attended every Grand Lodge session in Arkansas for thirty-six years prior to his death, which occurred November 18, 1918, at the age of seventy-nine. " O n e so exalted by his labors and continuous service elicits our reverence and deepest admiration." M.". W.'. Brother L E W I S C O H N was born in Poland, Russia, April 14, 1841, and emigrated to the United States a t the age of seventeen years. In 1860 he went to California, where he was made a Mason in 1865, a n d in 1866 located in Salt Lake City. H e assisted in the formation of the Grand Lodge of Utah, a n d was its first D e p u t y Grand Master and its second G r a n d Master. H e died while visiting his daughter in California July 2, 1918. M.'. W.'. SAMUEL AUSTIN BROWN was elected Grand Master of South D a k o t a in 1909. H e was born J u n e 25, 1848. H e was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in 1887, and died February 5, 1917. T h e Grand Master of South D a k o t a says of h i m : " O u r brother was without doubt one of t h e most loyal, enthusiastic and faithful members of this jurisdiction." M.'.W.". Brother JOHN T . B E L L was born in Texas December 22, 1846. H e was' raised to t h e sublime degree of a Master Mason J u n e 19, 1869, elected Grand M a s t e r of Texas in 1906, and presided with honor to himself and credit t o t h e Craft. " B r o t h e r B E L L was truly a T e x a n ; born in Texas, reared in Texas, fought in Texas, married in Texas, lived in Texas, a n d died in Texas." M.'.W.'. F R A N K A. M O O R E , P a s t Grand Master of Oregon, was born in Maine November 5, 1844. H e was made a Mason in Iowa in 1872,
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and elected Grand Master of Oregon in 1892. H e died a t his home in Salem, Oregon, September 25, 1918. Besides his masonic activities, he attained high rank in t h e civil pursuits of life. H e was County Judge, State Senator, a n d for twenty-six years preceding his death he h a d been one of the Justices of t h e Supreme Court of Oregon, a n d it was said of him t h a t " H e adorned his daily life with all the virtues of manhood and piety." M.\ W.". J O S E P H A. K U H N was Grand Master of Masons in Washington State in 1882. H e was born near Gettysburg, Penn., September 1, 1841. H e was made a Mason in 1869. H e enlisted in a Nebraska regiment a n d served as a Union soldier during the Civil W a r . H e was one of t h e pioneer settlers of Washington, and served in both Territorial a n d State Legislatures, a n d was prominently connected with all t h e business enterprises of t h e city where he lived. M . \ W.'. THOMAS GRAY was born in England April 24, 1849. H e came to the United States in 1865, and to Oregon in 1867. H e was made a Mason in 1883, and a t different times filled nearly all t h e offices in the various branches of the Fraternity, and was elected Grand Master in 1904, and filled t h e office with dignity and honor. I t is said of h i m : " I n all t h e relations of life Brother GRAY has shown t h e sterling character of the true M a s o n . " M.'. W.'.
SEPTIMUS STOVEN S P E N C E R was elected G r a n d M a s t e r of
Oregon in 1913. H e was born in Oregon in 1865, a n d w a s made a Mason in 1890. H e died at Eugene, Oregon, July 15, 1918. His life activities were spent in t h e business of banking. T h e Grand Master says of h i m : " H e was a masonic student of exceptional ability, and his worth was early recognized by his brethren." M.*. W.". H E N R Y B . THIELSEN was born in Michigan M a r c h 1,1850. His early y o u t h was spent in Iowa, a n d since 1870 his home was in Oregon. H e was made a Mason in 1874, and after holding m a n y other offices in the Grand Lodge he was elected Grand Master in 1900. H e died a t his home in Salem, Oregon April 7, 1918. I n private life he was a civil engineer, a n d as such rendered material aid in building a n d laying o u t t h e railway systems of the great Northwest. " H e performed all of his official duties with tact, skill, and in the most satisfactory manner." M.-.W.'. JULIUS CAESAR MORELAND was born in Smith County, Tenn., in 1844. When b u t a homesick country lad he came to Portland, Oregon, t o learn t h e printer's trade. Here he m e t another town boy named T O M W R I G H T , a n d a close friendship immediately began between t h e two boys t h a t was n o t interrupted until t h e death of T O M on December 11, 1917. These boys grew up in the same city, a n d each in t u r n became Grand Master, Brother WRIGHT in 1883 and Brother MORELAND in 1893. Bro. W R I G H T was made a Mason in 1872 a n d Brother Moreland in 1866. Of Brother MORELAND it is said: " H i s devotion to Masonry never fagged, and he was active in its service until he was called hence. H e was a square
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m a n in t h e best sense of t h e term and above reproach in all t h e relations of hfe." Concerning Brother W R I G H T it has been s t a t e d : " F o r forty-two ensuing years h e has been a member of t h e Grand Lodge, and in all t h a t time has been absent from b u t one session, and then unavoidably-:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a record for faithfulness seldom attained. H e was a masonic student, a n d b u t few were better versed t h a n h e in t h e learning of t h e Craft. His life was measured, fashioned a n d controlled b y its precepts a n d teachings." Of these t w o eminent a n d venerable craftsmen the Kansas Masons will join in saying : " D e a r Father, take care of our children, t h e boys." M.". W.'. GEORGE D . K E N N E D Y was born in Illinois September 27, 1869. I n 1888 he came t o Colorado Springs, Colorado. Here he was made a M a s o n in 1892, a n d after serving with distinguished abihty in nearly all t h e masonic bodies, he was elected Grand Master of Colorado in 1901. H e died January 26, 1918. " The world is better for his having Uved, a n d we are better men a n d more loyal Masons for his friendship a n d t h e influence of his companionship," was the tribute paid him by t h e M.-. W.'. G r a n d Master of Colorado. M.'. W.". E N O C H STROTHER w a s born in West Virginia September 15, 1835. H e w a s raised t o t h e sublime degree of a Master Mason in Wisconsin in 1857. W e n t to N e v a d a about 1870 a n d was elected Grand Master in 1896. H e died a t t h e age of eighty-three. "Strong a n d manly, he stood for right, and sought t o lift t h e yoke from t h e oppressed." M.'. W.'. Brother L U T H E R B . ARCHIBALD began his masonic career in 1870, a n d was elected G r a n d M a s t e r of Nova Scotia in 1902. H e was prominent in all of the Grand Masonic Bodies, and devoted much of his time a n d talent to the improvement of t h e Craft. H e died February 10, 1918. R.'. W.'. L o u i s L E R O Y B A K E R was born in Iowa, November 18, 1871. H e was made a Mason in 1892. A few years later he moved to Utah. I n 1918 he w a s elected D e p u t y Grand Master of Utah, a n d was serving as such a t t h e time of his death, which occurred October 1, 1918. R.'. W.'. G E O R G E E . G E P P , D e p u t y Grand Master of Peru, died in office in t h a t G r a n d Jurisdiction J u l y 8, 1918, a t t h e age of seventy-eight years. H e was also representative of t h e Grand Lodge of Oklahoma near t h e Grand Lodge of Peru. One of our own Past G r a n d Masters,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;M.'.W.'. Brother M A T T H E W M U R R A Y M I L L E R , h a s fallen asleep.
This distinguished brother was b o m a t Galena, Illinois, November 28, 1840. His educational advantages in early life were of a high order. H e graduated from Plattsville Academy, Wisconsin, then from Phillips Andover University in Massachusetts, a n d was a student a t Yale when t h e Civil W a r called so' m a n y thousands of young men t o t h e nation's defense. I n 1861 h e entered t h e Union a r m y a n d served until t h e close of t h e war.
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In 1866 he was admitted to the bar at Galena, Illinois, and served six years as a Master in Chancery of the Circuit Court. In 1872 he heard the call of the West, and came to Clay Center, Kansas, where he lived and practiced his profession until 1894, when he moved to Topeka, at which place he continued to reside until the time of his death. In 1873 he married Miss FLORENCE W . WOODBURY, of Boston, Mass. The writer has been unable to learn the exact date of the beginning of his masonic career, but he joined Clay Center Lodge No. 134 May 10, 1873. He was Senior Warden of No. 134 in 1874. Worshipful Master in 1875, 1876 and 1877. He entered the Grand Lodge in 1875, and for forty-three years he was a faithful toiler, student and laborer in the work of Kansas Masonry. After passing through various minor offices, he was elected to the Grand East in 1885. At the close of his term as Grand Master his labors were in constant demand on committee assignments. His committee services in the Grand Lodge were of a high and exalted character, and almost continuous, and as follows: Grand Lodge Library, one year; Grievances and Appeals, four years; Lodges U. D., two years; Jurisprudence, eight years; Chartered Lodges, two years; Reports of Grand Lodge Officers, three years; and Correspondence, eighteen years. It was as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence that his greatest and most valuable services to the Craft were rendered. He brought to this great work a scholarship enriched by years of careful study, and a knowledge of the landmarks of Freemasonry that at once placed him in the front rank among masonic students wherever Freemasonry is loved. "His reviews of the Proceedings of other jurisdictions in all the Masonic Bodies were read with great interest, and the high compliments paid him by his compeers and co-laborers were evidence of the esteem in which he was held by these distinguished craftsmen." As chairman of the . Committee on Correspondence he put the GOD whom we as Masons worship and adore to the front, and refused to give recognition to the half atheistic lodges that refuse to acknowledge the three Great Lights in Masonry. â&#x20AC;˘ Brother MILLER also attained high rank and distinction in all the other Grand Masonic Bodies, but your committee feels that it is for them, rather than us, to speak of his attainments and services to them. He had been in failing health for a long time, and when we bade him good-bye at the close of the last Grand Lodge session it was with the fear that he might not be with us at the next session. On Friday, November 29, 1918, the soul of our distinguished scholar, patriot-soldier and accomplished brother, took its flight to the world of spirits. Brother MILLER is gone from personal contact with his brethren, but the great work he did for Freemasonry in Kansas will live, and in the years to come the eager searcher for masonic light will read his exhaustive reports, and marvel at the zeal and inspiration that gave enchantment to his pen. His life was as quiet and unostentatious as p, summer day. He
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could tread the floor of any body of which he was a member with unsurpassed dignity yet without haughtiness. He felt keenly the heavy toll of the great world war upon the young manhood of our country, and closed his last report with these endearing words of hope: " Confidently we await the result which Masonry is assured will be a world-wide acceptance and accord in the masonic creed of the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of man." Passing from those who have held high station among us, we find that during the past year death has laid a heavy hand on the Craft in Kansas and called 897 of our members to answer the final summons. This is the longest list in the history of Kansas Masonry—fully one-third more than in any previous year. The epidemic known as "flu" and the dreadful war through which we have passed during the year probably accounts for the increase. For those who died at home proper masonic burial services were held in most of the lodges, and as we stood at the open grave we dropped the evergreen on the casket with the exclamation, "Alas, my brother!" The great world-war has devastated our ranks, and many of our boy Masons are sleeping the "long night" away in the little green tents somewhere in France. The writer regrets his inability to give number and data, but is pleased to note that service flags have been dedicated to our soldier Masons in most of the lodges in this State, and our hearts have been saddened when the blue stars have had to be replaced with gold. We hope that before another Grand Lodge meets the record so far as numbers go will be complete. But of extinguished hopes, blighted prospects and crushed ambitions we can never know. The boy in whose young life the buds of promise of the future orator were just beginning to open lies yonder, pale in death on the bloody field. Another with music and song in his soul—fitted to entrance a world with delight—staggers before the brutal shock of a German sword and falls to rise no more. Perhaps another, fitted and intended by nature to preside in the Grand East and lead his brethren to the highest and best of masonic light, has breathed the deadly poison gas, and lies dead on a foreign field. So they died—the young heroes and masonic martyrs—children of the land of liberty, truth and justice. O hateful proGerman rebellion against the civilization of the ages—such are the victims immolated upon thy polluted shrine. But these Masons and their comrades will not have died in vain. Wherever liberty is loved, justice is taught, and virtue respected, the sacrifice they made will be remembered -and-treasured up, in .the hearts of a true and patriotic people. For half a century the 30th day of May has been set apart as the day on which we scatter flowers over the graves of soldiers of our great Civil War. But henceforth that day will have a new significance; and may we not hope that yonder in France, in Belgium and in Italy, some kind hands, though strangers to us, will hunt out the graves of our departed dead, and, bending over the sweet sleepers' ashes, will scatter flowers over
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their graves in appreciation of the lives they gave that the civilization of the ages might endure. Fifty years have not dimmed the reverence of the American citizen, for the soldier who fought in the Civil War, and let us hope that with the cycles' sweep of years the tribute that W^ALT MASON paid to the graves of our sainted dead may be applied with equal reverence and devotion to the last resting place of our boy Masons in this great world-war; and as was said of them, may it also be said of these: "The little green tents where the soldiers sleep, and the sunbeams play and the women weep, are covered with flowers today; and between the tents walk the weary few, who were young and stalwart in 'sixty-two, when they went to the war away. The little green tents are built of sod, and they are not long, and they are not broad, but the soldiers have lots of room; and the sod is part of the land they saved, when the flag of the enemy darkly waved, the symbol of dole and doom. The little green tent is a thing divine; the little green tent is a country's shrine, where patriots kneel and pray; and the brave men left, so old, so few, were young and stalwart in 'sixty-two, when they went to the war away!" Fraternally submitted, GILES H . LAMB, -
Chairman. CALL TO REFRESHMENT.
The M.-. W.-. Grand Master called the M.'. W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7 :15 p. M.
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EVENING SESSION.
W E D N E S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 19, 1919.
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 Lodge from refreshment t o labor a t 7 : 15 P . M. I n a c c o r d a n c e with t h e p r o g r a m a r r a n g e d for t h e evening, t h e following brethren, from t h e several W i c h i t a lodges exemplified t h e t h i r d degree, a t t h e conclusion of which t h e a d o p t e d form of balloting was presented : JAMES A. CLABK, Master, No. 303.
GLEN CHAMBERLAIN, Senior Warden, No. 99. KENNETH V. GRAGG, Junior Warden, No. 86. CHESTER R . BRINKER, Treasurer, No. 303. CHBNATJLT C . GENTRY, Secretary, No. 99.
HARRY J. WILLIAMS, Senior Deacon, No. 86. OTTO R . SOTJDERS, Junior Deacon, No. 99. GEORGE B . CARTWRIGHT, Senior Steward, No. 303. WALTER W . HIBARGBR, Junior Steward, No. 99. JAMES C . JACKSON, Tyler, No. 86. W. EUGENE TAYLOR, 1st Craftsman, No. 86.
RAY L . RUTRAUFF, 2d Craftsman, No. 303. JAMES F . IVICCOY, 3d Craftsman, No. 99.
FRANK D . HALL, Volunteer Candidate, No. 99.
T h e a b o v e exercises were u n d e r t h e supervision of W.'. H A R V E Y O . D A V I S , Lecturer. A t t h e conclusion, m a n y questions were s u b m i t t e d concerning certain points in t h e work, as well a s m a t t e r s relating t o masonic law, all of which were answered b y t h e G r a n d Secretary a n d t h e L e c t u r e r . T h e R.-.W.-. D e p u t y G r a n d M a s t e r t h e n called t h e M.-. W.'. G r a n d Lodge from labor t o refreshment u n t i l 9 o'clock t o m o r row m o r n i n g .
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MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, February 20, 1919. TheM.-.W.-. Grand Master called the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor a t 9 A. M.
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME.
M.". W.\ THOMAS G . FITCH, Secretary, submitted the following report, which was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the President and Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: During the year ended December 31, 1918, I have received in cash items the total sum of $93,750.17, from the following sources: Building Fund: Donations from lodges, etc. $ 39,632 39 Grand Lodge relief 1,268 00 Mortgage loans paid 12,550 00 Endowment donations 1,284 44 Guardianship funds 1,558 19 C. E. Lobdell, Library Fund, with interest 826 71 Miscellaneous receipts 183 86 Income. Grand Lodge per capita $24,095 00 Order Eastern Star per capita 3,302 30 Interest loans $4,383 40 Interest balances : 4,665 88 = 9,049 28= 36,446 58 Total
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All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Board, as shown by carbon copies of letters of transmittal, and receipts from him for the several amounts. For you information, and in order that permanent record may be made, the "Endowment Donation account" is composed of the following: Order Eastern Star 8 324 18 Estate Calista B. Lacock, bequest 500 00 Estate Nathan Schloss, bequest, first payment 250 00 Estate B. F. Tilton 160 26 Unknown donor , 50 00 81,284 44 The unknown donor of $50.00 is probably the same one who made similar donation of $150 in 1917; however, identity is unknown. Bequest from the estate of NATHAN SCHLOSS is in the sum of 81,000, of
which amount 8250 has been paid as above; balance will be paid as estate Ls settled.
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B. F. TiLTON, whose bequest of S160.26 is shown, was a member of the Home family at the time of his death. He had accumulated a small balance ill money by doing odd jobs, etc., and at the time of his death had sufficient to pay his funeral expenses, and the balance was by his direction credited to the Endowment Fund. Bequest from estate of CALISTA B . LACOCK, $500, was received by the President of the Board and transmitted to me. The Endowment Fund was increased from $34,585.89, on January 1, 1918, to $36,420.35 on January 1, 1919, and thus is increasing slowly but surely. We might reasonably expect to receive many bequests to the credit of this account. During the year warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer in the total sum of $210,702.33, which have been charged to the following accounts : Mortgage loans made Morse land account Grand Lodge relief Guardianship funds
$ 13,800 1,066 ;. . ,1,366 495
00 94 50 62=$ 16,729 06
Real Estate and Improvements. Contractors new buildings $152,412 Architect 750 Superintendence â&#x20AC;˘ 1,500 Advisory architects 195 Permutit system, second payment 1,445 Kitchen equipment 3,844 Laundry equipment, one-half p a y m e n t . . . . . . . 1,267 Electric lighting, first payment 1,000 Miscellaneous items 295
42 00 00 00 00 30 08 00 12 = 162,708 92
Insurance Furniture and Funerals and cemetery Maintenance Miscellaneous Total
fixtures '
395 5,683 497 24,676 11
$210,702 33
In the item of maintenance will be found charges as follows : Expense of board meetings , , Bonds Treasurer and Secretary Home physician '. Secretary's office, safe deposit Advance payment to electric light company, running wire to building, to be refunded from bills Total
20 30 85 75 25
$215 385 150 .304
57 00 00 00
219 05
$1,273 62
The extraordinary high cost of provisions, supplies, labor and everything made our maintenance account higher than it has been for some years, notwithstanding the fact that extraordinary care and economy have been exercised in purchases.
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Summary of accounts for the year follows: Jan. 1, 1918.—Balance in treasury Receipts for year 1918 Total
Trial balance of the Home accounts follow: S 64,038 69,000 2,666 244,254 276,893 5,085 11,341 6; 081 1,366 503
$180,990 26 93,750 17 $274,740 43
Dec; 31, 1918.—Paid in warrants in year Dec. 31, 1918.—Balance in treasury
Treasurer's balance Mortgage loans Morse land account Real estate and impvmts Maintenance Funerals and cemetery Furniture and fixtures Insurance Grand Lodge relief Miscellaneous expense
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10 00 94 58 13 18 13 06 50 67
Interest O. E. S. per capita Endowment Building Fund Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge donations Lodge donations Guardian funds Lobdell Library fund Miscellaneous receipts
$681,230 29
$210,702 33 64,038 10 $274,740 43 S 57,658 39,931 36,420 169,160 300,147 49,666 18,934 8,138 826 346
30 05 35 71 05 41 80 04 71 87
$681,230 29
It will be borne in mind that above shows receipts and disbursements to and for the Home from the date of its inception. The total of $69,000.00 in mortgage loans is invested in the following first mortgage farm loans : Dodge City improvement bond. Grand Lodge note, and Liberty Bonds, to wit: the Lobdell Library Fund is in Liberty Bonds. In the year loans aggregating $12,550 have been paid, and loans aggregating $13,800 have been made, leaving balance actually invested in loans of $69,000, and with the Morse land account, a total investment of $71,666.94 as above shown and as against $69,350 January 1, 1918. Of the $69,000 invested in loans $800 00 draws interest $1,000 00 draws interest $49,400 00 draws interest $8,500 00 draws interest • $9,300 00 draws interest $69,000 00
at at at at at
4J/^ per cent. 5 per cent. 6 per cent. 6 H per cent. 7 per cent.
In the year we collected $4,383.40 from loans, or an average of 6.44 per cent., and, as shown, we collected $4,665.88 interest on bank balance. There is no delinquent interest on any of our loans, and taxes on the lands for 1917 were all paid, as per reports made to me since June 20,1918. The record shows that we have collected $57,658.30 interest on our loans, and we have never had loss of interest or principal. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since' 1910 follows: • 1915 $17,735,58 1911 $13,574 34 1916 . 18,483 39 1912 '. 16,396 41 1917 24,439 78 1913 17,584 38 1918..... 24,676 75 1914 16,413 02
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By months for the year ended November 30, 1918, the warrants for actual maintenance were as follows: December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November,
1917 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918
S 2;466 1 ,938 1 ,661. 1 ,825 1 ,702 1 ,865 1 ,553 1 ,558 2 ,487 2 202 2 012 2 129
32 24 40 88 68 16 04 41 48 38 33 81
S23,403 13 1,273 62
General expense
$24,676 75 Superintendent's report shows average membership of-the Home family since 1908, as follows 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913
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1914 1915 1916 1917 1918
Per capita cost based upon above averages shows as foUows : 1914 $186 1909 S161 54 1915 205 1910 144 44 1911 169 68 1916 198 1912 183 12 1917 277 1913 195 38 1918 ......262
.88 .88 .93 .88 .94
51 50 32 72 50
Above per capita cost is based upon all maintenance expenses for the years 1914 to and including 1918, and includes all expense items and expense of administration; in fact, all items except those properly chargeable to real estate and improvements. As set forth heretofore in this report, also in my report for last year, the per capita expense for the years 1917 and 1918 are higher by reason of the extraordinary expenses caused by the fire, because'we were in temporary quarters, and further by reason of the extremely high cost of everything absolutely necessary in order to maintain our Home family in decent and masonic order.
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General summary of present financial condition follows: Assets. Jan. 1, 1919â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Morse land account Total Contra. Jan. 1, 1919.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Guardian Funds invested Endowment Funds invested Available assets Total
$ 64,038 10 69,000 00 2,666 94 $135,705 04 S 8,138 04 36,420 35 91,146 65 $135,705 04
Available asset item is larger than .usual by reason of the fact that we have the unexpended part of the building fund on hand, consequently no reasonable comparison may be made with former years. Many payments must be made for balances due on contracts, furnishings, etc., the amounts of which can only be approximated at this time. Our required investments are as follows : Endowment Fund Guardianship Funds Leaving of General Fund invested Total invested
$36,420 35 8,138 04=844,558 39 27,108 55 $71,666 94
On January 1, 1918, we had $27,138.62 of our General Fund invested or $429.07 more than on January 1, 1919. Our income for the year may be estimated as follows : Grand Lodge per capita $25,500 00 O. E. S. per capita. r 3,500 00 Interest on loans 4,250 00 Interest on balances . i ^250 00 Grand Lodge relief 1,'366 50 Total $35,866 50 Our expense for the year may not be reasonably estimated. It is fair to assume that our expenses of operation in the new Home will be greater than they have been heretofore. The extra expense for labor, light and heat will undoubtedly make our operating expenses higher. i Expenditures made on behalf of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Kansas, by months for the year 1918 follow. Total, $1,366.50. $109 50 December $102 00 June 109 50 January 107 00 July 109 50 February 132 00 August 109 50 March 117 00 September 109 50 April. 142 00 October 109 50 May 109 50 November
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FIRE.
Main Buildings. London Assurance National Liberty Ins. Co. of N. A Am. Central Boston Ins. Co
Expires. 6-15-19 6-15-19 6-15-19 6-17-19 7- 8-19
Dormitory. Germania Germania Am. Central Am. Central Central States Home Am. Central
1-29-19 2 - 8-19 7-26-22 7-26-22 7-26-22 7-26-22 7-26-22
2,500 2,500 2,000 2,000
Isolation Cottage. Phoenix
6-26-21
2,500 00
500 00
3,000 00
Barn. Continental
7-24-21
. 500 00
250 00
750 00
Chapel. Am. Central
1- 9-20
6,000 00
Total buildings. Total furniture Total insurance
Buildings. Furniture. S 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00=
Total.
S25,000 00
00 00 00 00=
9,000 00 $ 500 00 1,000 00 . 500 00=
2,000 00
5,000 CO
$42,000 00 $2,750 00
$44,750 00
INSURANCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;TORNADO.
Dormitory, Chapel and Isolation Cottage. Hartford. 2-20-22 $7,500 00 Steam Boilers, etc. Hartford
8-14-21
7,500 GO $10,000 00
In addition we have contractor's bond in the National Surety Co. and contingent liability in the Jiltna Insurance Co. on new buildings. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance policies, duplicates of all receipts for rnoney received, and duplicates of the letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, and all duly balanced, are herewith submitted with this report for your consideration. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G . FITCH,
Secretary. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.". of M.". W.:
ALBERT K . WILSON
stated that, owing to the death
MATTHEW MURRAY MILLER, chairman of the Com- '
mittee on Correspondence, the formal Report on Correspondence which had been nearly completed by M.'. W.'. Brother
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M I L L E R at the time of his death, had been completed by the Grand Secretary and was in print, and would appear with the printed Proceedings.
SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING FRENCH MASONRY.
R.".W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted the following report, which, on motion of R.". W.". HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Senior Warden, was adopted : To the M:.W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The present consideration of our relation to the Grand Lodge of France is called forth by the receipt of a communication under date of July 26, 1917, from the Grand Lodge of France, extending to our Grand Lodge an invitation to enter into official relation with them, and requesting an exchange of Grand Representatives. The chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, M.'. W.'. MATTHEW M. MILLER, in his report to Grand Lodge February 22, 1917, page 368, on the application of the "Grand Lodge Nationale Independente and Reguliere Pour La France and Les Colonies Prancaise," made a brief report that there was no evidence forthcoming or attainable that said so-called Grand Lodge is either national, independent or regular, so far as to come within the requisities and requirements of a sole, exclusive and independent sovereign Grand Body of Masons as known and necessary for recognition by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. As the application of the Grand Lodge of France was in the hands of the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence in ample time for a report at our last Annual Communication, it would seem that he possibly misunderstood the application for recognition of the Grand Lodge of France for that of the Independent and National Grand Lodge, upon which he had reported the previous year, and therefore made no report. Your committee, therefore, beg leave to submit the following report, prompted by the application of the Grand Lodge of France under date of July 26, 1917: 1. Showing the action of some of our Grand Jurisdictions in answer to the request. 2. Showing the ground on which all former relations with the French lodges were dissolved. 3. The cause of the new movement toward closer relationship. 4. The reason for declining to enter into closer relationship at present. As the information contained in this report is intended primarily for the benefit of the Craft in this jurisdiction, your conamittee herewith pre- ' sents a brief resumd of the action taken by our Grand Lodge in the past on the subject of French Masonry. The first mention of this subject is contained in our Proceedings for
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1865, on page 50. Here the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence â&#x20AC;˘ reports that he received a printed bulletin from the Grand Orient of France concerning the adoption of a new Constitution, change of Ritual and Ceremonies, etc. He also refers to the suppression of the so-called "higher degrees" in France. No action, however, was taken by our Grand Lodge at that time. In 1866 the committee refers to having received a begging circular from the Grand Orient of France, but stated that no action was necessary, as they believed the Grand Orient was able to take care of their own needy: The Proceedings of 1867 briefly refers to the Grand Orient, stating that space will not permit of a general review. The Grand Master, in his address as shown in the Proceedings of 1878, makes a full report in regard to the Grand Orient of France concerning the elimination from the Constitution of the belief in GOD and the immortality of the soul. His address on this subject and quotations from the report of the Committee on Correspondence, to whom the same was referred, appears later in this report. In the Proceedings of 1879 the committee reports having received the transactions of the Grand Orient of France, stating that it was of interest only on account of the seeming disturbance they were apparently willing to create among themselves. From the foregoing it will be noted that our Grand Lodge has never recognized the Grand Orient of France or any other so-called Masonic Grand Body in that country. While this report is based upon the application for official recognition by the Grand Lodge of France, your committee will first present a brief statement concerning the several Masonic Grand Bodies in France in order that you may more fully understand the several references to the organizations in dealing with this subject. . There are now three Masonic Grand Bodies in France, designated as follows: The Grand Orient of France. The Grand Lodge of France. The Independent and Regular National Grand Lodge of France and the French Colonies. While there is some conflict between the various accounts of the history of these bodies (which it seems impossible to reconcile from any authoritative information) your committee believes the following, quoted from the report of the Special Committee on French Masonry to the Grand Lodge of California, covers the subject as briefly and correctly as it is possible to do at this time: " T H E GRAND ORIENT;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;It is claimed that a lodge of Masons was organized at Dunkirk in the early years of the eighteenth century, but we have been unable to verify such facts. It appears that the first lodge actually known in France was that established m Paris in 1732 by LORD DEHWENTWATER. In 1735 certain lodges at Paris applied to the Grand Lodge of England for the constitution of a Provincial Grand Lodge, but the pe-
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tition was refused for poUtical reasons. The Grand Lodge of England reconsidered its action, and in 1743 granted authority for the organization of a Provincial Grand Lodge under the name of the Grande Loge Anglaise de France. We have been advised that the Constitution of this Grande Loge was modeled on that of the Anderson Constitutions of 1723. Soon after the organization of this Grand Body differences arose between the Parisian and Provincial lodges, and there ensued years of turbulence. In 1755 the Grande Loge declared its independence of the Grand Lodge of England and changed its name to Grande Loge de France, and excluded all the Provincial lodges from its membership. It seems that this Body recognized only the first three degrees of Masonry. The difficulties between the Parisian Grand Lodge and the Provincial lodges seem to have been finally healed and all the factions of French Craft Masonry were united in 1771, in which year a new Constitution was adopted and the Grande Loge de France was merged into the Grand Orient of France. It appears, however, that soon a faction arose which repudiated the merger or change and perpetuated the existence of the Grande Loge, which engaged.in a struggle against the hew Grand Orient until 1779, when the Grande Loie was finally and completely united with the Grand Orient. In 1804 a second Grand Body was organized, but by treaty was soon after merged into the Grand Orient. Even a cursory inquiry into the history of the Grand Orient is sufficient to impress the student with the belligerent and controversial nature of the Body, and there is reason to believe that the internal conflicts in the Grand Orient are probably responsible for the existence, at this time, of more than one ruling body of Craft Masonry in France. Yet it must be borne in mind that even in England schisms in Masonry were the outstanding feature of its early history, and that in 1753 there was a division into two Grand Lodges—the Ancients and the Moderns—which were not united until 1813. " I t seems that the Grand Orient, at an early date, assumed control over the 'higher' degrees of Masonry, and we read that in 1804 it entered into a controversy with the Supreme Council of France, an organization of Scottish Rite Masons which seems to have originated in France in 1760 under the name of the Rite of Perfection, and in 1805 agreed upon a treaty by which the sovereignty and independence of the Supreme Council was recognized over all degrees above the eighteenth, while the Grand Orient was agreed to have full power over all the degrees up to and including the eighteenth. This treaty was not suflScient to produce the desired harmony, and soon'after its ratification renewed disturbances began because of the violations thereof by the Grand Orient. However, the Grand Orient has continued for more than a century the strongest and most influential masonic power in France, and, according to recent reports, today rules over 465 subordinate lodges with 35,000 members. " T H E GRAND LODGE OF FRANCE.—It appears that the Supreme Council
of the Thirty-third Degree for France organized the Grand Lodge of France in 1804 to administer and control the lodges working the first three degrees of Masonry, although some authorities contend that this Grand Lodge was a survival of a faction of the body that was united to the Grand Orient in 1779. Our information respecting the history of this Grand Lodge, from the time it claims to have been organized until recent years, is so obscure that we can not give any details of its career. I t appears, however, that the Grand Lodge was reorganized in 1894, but remained a subsidiary or an instrumentality of the Supreme Council of France until 1904, when it became a sovereign and independent body. Its independence from the Grand Orient seems to date from 1895. From the fact that the Grand Orient claimed jurisdiction over all degrees iinder the eighteenth, and that the Supreme Council possessed jurisdiction over the degrees above the eighteenth, it is difiicult to understand how the Supreme Council gained juris-
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diction over the Craft degrees so that it might relinquish the same to the Grand Lodge, except upon the theory that strife continued between the two great masonic powers in France, and that, notwithstanding the treaty they had made, each continued to confer and rule the first, second and third degrees. Not being able to trace the history of the relations between these powers, we assume that the independence gained by the Grand Lodge of the Grand Orient in 1895, and of the Supreme Council in 1904, terminated what must have been a long quarrel. We believe that, by reason of violations of the treaty of 1805, from 1841 both.the Grand Orient and the Supreme Council conferred and ruled Craft degrees, and that the Supreme Council relinqiiished control over the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry to the Grand Lodge in 1904. The Grand Lodge is said to have 136 lodges, with a membership in excess of 8,500. It is interesting to note that one of these .lodges, 'Anglo-Saxon No. 343,' works in the English language, and that its members are mostly British and Americans, and we are happy to state that fraternal good will has existed uninterruptedly between these Grand Bodies since 1904. The Grand Lodge claims jurisdiction over only the first, second and third degrees of Masonry. " T H E INDEPENDENT AND REGULAR NATIONAL. GRAND LODGE OP FRANCE AND THE FRENCH COLONIES.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;This Body was founded in Decem-
ber, 1913, and has been recognized by the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and other countries. It was organized by three lodges which withdrew from the Grand Orient, and it appears that at the present time the jurisdiction of the new Grand Body extends over three or four lodges, with a membership of less than 200 Masons. This body claims to be the only regular Grand Lodge in France, and, we are informed, has modeled itself upon the laws and principles of the Grand Lodge of England. It has been more than once intimated in high places that this is hardly a new Grand Lodge, but rather a sort of colonization in France of new lodges under English patronage. It seems to us that this body may be considered a negligible quantity until a longer life and greater growth may justify the attention of the masonic world." While in this report we are not dealing with the Grand Orient of France, yet a brief statement concerning its relations with a number of the Grand Lodges in this country prior to 1868 is of importance to the Craft, as it is the only Grand Body which has ever been recognized by any of the Grand Lodges of this country until very recently. Prior to the above date, the Grand Orient had been officially recognized and an exchange of Grand Representatives accorded by a number of Grand Lodges in this country. In 1856 a spurious so-called Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite was organized in Louisiana, and two of the subordinate lodges of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana withdrew and joined the illegal body, which established lodges with authority to confer the first, second and third degrees. The Grand Orient refused to recognize this spurious organization until 1868, when for some reason unknown" to this committee they extended fraternal recognition, resulting in the Grand Lodge of Louisiana dissolving its fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of France, and they called upon all other Grand Lodges of the United States which had entered into official fraternal relations with the Grand Orient to do likewise. The request of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana was complied with, and until very recently no Grand Lodges in this country were in fraternal corre-
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spondence with the Grand Orient of France. The spurious Supreme Council, to which reference is made above, has long since ceased to exist. Dealing further with the Grand Orient, and on a subject which is of equal if not greater importance to the Craft than the matter of jurisdiction, we submit the following, taken from our own Proceedings for the year 1878, in the address of M.'.W.". JOHN GUTHRIE, Grand Master: " I n September, 1877, the Grand Orient of France eliminated from its Constitution the cardinal prerequisite of Masonry: the belief in GOD and the immortality of the soul. While this Grand Lodge will be always anxious to receive in the most fraternal spirit the brethren of any foreign Grand Lodge whose proceedings are conducted according to the Ancient Landmarks of the Order, in which a belief in the Grand Architect is the first and most important, it can not recognize as true and genuine brethren any initiated in lodges which thus deny or ignore that belief. On this vital question I can not express my views better than to adopt the language of' an eminent Grand Master of a sister jurisdiction; ' " I t is the entrance into Freemasonry that should be especially and strictly guarded. The profane who seeks admission has before him difficulties to meet. He has no right to expect that the way is to be made easy to him when the landmarks are set up for the protection of the brethren. The wisdom and experience of ages have sanctioned and made unalterable these landmarks, and it is impossible they can be modified to suit the whims, caprices, tastes or imperfections of one who has no companionship with the Craft. The prosperity of Freemasonry depends on the strict and cheerful obedience to the landmarks. If they are subordinated to the wishes or in compliance with the interest of those who are not of the Craft, the foundation of the Fraternity will be no stronger than the changing opinion of men who have no association with the Fraternity. This is so absurd that it ought not to be spoken of only to show the peril and ruin that must come if the fundamental principles are disregarded. The world is filled with examples which such causes have produced, and the protection of our Institution from like fate is found in the fact that it rejects absolutely and refuses to follow such examples.' " I know this Grand Lodge will stand faithfully by the Ancient Landmarks of the Craft, and I trust it will take such action promptly and explicitly but deliberately, as will vindicate the integrity of the Craft and unite this Grand Lodge with every other power in the masonic world. No atheist can be made a Mason, and it follows that we can have no masonic fellowship with atheists and irreligious libertines." This portion of his address was referred to the Committee on Correspondence, from whose report we quote the following: "While we earnestly concur in and endorse all our Grand Master says on this subject, we are impressed with the belief that its importance is such that it requires more than a passing notice. If this action of the Grand Orient of France is allowed to pass without rebuke, and the same becomes the recognized law, we may well have fears for-the perpetuity of our noble Order of Freemasonry. "One of the glories of our Institution is that it does not interfere with any man's reUgion or political views, but sustains a liberal toleration of sentiment of all, but we discountenance all taint of atheism. Therefore no atheist can be lawfully made a Mason. The first question propounded to a candidate for our mysteries on entering the sacred precincts of a lodgeroom is in whom he puts his trust. "What is the result of this unwarrantable course of the Grand Orient
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of France? The utter blotting out of all the essential qualifications required and leaving the initiate to decide these most important questions as he may prefer and thus ignore the imperative belief in GOD and His holy attributes, as they are beUeved and understood in all enlightened lands. "Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Kansas views with surprise and profound regret the unwarranted action taken by the Grand Orient of Prance in eliminating from her affirmation of masonic principles the solemn declaration of a sincere belief in GOD and the immortality of the soul, such action being in direct opposition to the fundamental principles of Freemasonry as taught and believed among us, and being in opposition to the Ancient Charges and Landmarks of the Fraternity." In order to ascertain the views of the several Grand Jurisdictions in the United States, your Grand Secretary has sought from each Grand â&#x20AC;˘ Secretary in the several Grand Jurisdictions, information as to their present relation with the several Grand Bodies in France, and found that up to date the following jurisdictions have entered into fraternal relations and correspondence with the Grand Lodge of France: Alabama, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, South CaroUna, South Dakota and Texas. The following Grand Lodges have entered into fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of France: Alabama, California, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana and Rhode Island. The following Grand Lodges have entered into fraternal relations with the Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of France: Missouri and Virginia, The following Grand Lodges have given permission to visit the several Grand Lodges of France: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Utah. These lists indicate a very wide movement in answer to the request for recognition from the several Grand Lodges of France, since some eighteen of our Grand Lodges have acted more or less favorably upon it. This becomes a serious and somewhat ominous matter when we notice how little investigation some of them have made before taking such an important step as that of reversing the unanimous sentiment and judgment of the last half century of American Masonry. I t leads one to ask in alarm as to the estimated value of our Ancient Landmarks, Constitutions, Rituals and established Laws of Masonry. We now refer to the Grand Lodge of France, upon whose request for official recognition this report is based. Your committee is indebted to WILLIAM PRESTON CAMPBELL-EVERDBN,
P.\ M.'., P.'. Z.-. L.". R.'. of the Grand Lodge of France for the following facts, presented in a Private and Confidential Pamphlet written for the purpose of securing recognition from the Grand Lodge of England and probably of American Grand Lodges as well. He affirmsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "That the Grand Lodge of France is a sovereign Body, independent since 1904; That it is in friendly relations with the Supreme ConseU du Rite Ecossias, from which it sprang, but it is a sovereign Grand Lodge in respect to the first three degrees, viz., E. A., F. C , and M. M. The Ritual worked is the Rite Ecossais Ancien Accepte."
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He says: "The candidate is asked as to his faith or 'trust,' but he does not inform us as to the answer accepted or required, which is significant. "The candidate is obligated in the E. A. degree on the Master's jewel crossed by a sword, and in the second and third degrees by simply lifting his hand. "The V. S. L. is absent from the lodges; but not from any deliberate decision as in the case of the Grand Orient; but because, strange as it may appear to Anglo-Saxon Masons, the V. S. L. never has figured in or formed any part of the Rite Ecossais in France, or any other Roman Catholic country. " I t must be remembered that the V. S. L. is not a landmark. I t is a Great Light. "On the other hand, the lodges are opened and closed, and all the work is carried on I. T. N. O. T. G. A. O. T. U., and these letters figure on all printed matter. "Representative of the Scottish Rite, of which the Ancient Doctrines are declared to be immutable all the world over, its recognition of the G. A. O. U. is of the essence of its existence. "The instruction in the 'first degree' contains the following passage: 1. Q. What is there in common between you and it^e? A. A Truth. 2. Q. What is that Truth? A. The existence of a Great Architect, Author of the Universe; that is to say, of all that has been, of all that is, and will be. "The Eraulktion Working is also recognized by the Grand Lodge of France." See Chap. Ill, Pamphlet 48, Library. On the basis of this information the author seeks the recognition of the Grand Lodge of England for the Grand Lodge of France, but it is quite evident that he will have to furnish something more enlightening and in harmony with the constitution and spirit of Anglo-Saxon Masonry. It is evident from all these investigations that there is a real problem as to the importance of certain religious elements in Speculative Masonry which never has been determined with such precision as to be clearly recognized by all masonic bodies as primary and fundamental. Among our Landmarks we call attention to the following : 19. "Every Mason must believe in the existence of GOD as the Grand Architect of the Universe;" 20. "Every Mason must believe in-a resurrection to a future Hfe;" 21. "A Book of the Law of GOD must constitute an indispensable part of the furniture of every lodge;" 22. "All men in the sight of GOD are equal, and meet in the lodge on a common level;" 2.5 informs us "That the Landmarks of Masonry can never be changed." ' From which we are bound to conclude as follows: That: All Anglo-Saxon Masonry has definitely accepted a belief inGOD as the Author of the Universe, both as to design and as to creation, both as to natural law and moral government, so far as to constitute the brotherhood of man a real divine relationship. That: It also holds a rehgious belief in the immortality of the soul and the necessary consequence of a proper place and condition for such a future state of existence as will satisfy a sense of justice and native integrity.
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That: It holds such a religious belief in the origin and authority of Moral Law as to make it an eternal foundation for integrity, virtue and hiunan relationship so strongly as to make its observance a ground of membership. Masonry is not founded on a merely naturalistic, rationalistic or speculative basis of religion, but derives its fundamental elements from Revelation, and therefore always has recognized the Volume of Sacred Law as final authority. Intended to be universal, however, it does not. hold any dogmatic, ecclesiastic or sectarian formulas, or spscial apphcation to conditions or rituals of service outisde of its own spheres of activity or range of applications. Masonry adopted with great wisdorn and marvelous foresight such primary and necessary elements of a race-religion as are sufficient as a beginning and efficient as a guide for all who will carry them to a full development. â&#x20AC;˘ Since Masonry is a distinct institution with a definite plan and fixed program for the ages, her foundations must be unchangeable iii their nature, inexhaustible in their resources, and susceptible of universal apphcation, and she sits a queen without a rival in her realm because she possesses these elements. On a throne of Theistic truth, with a GoD-given law in her hands and a divine purpose in her heart to establish friendship, morality and brotherly love, she is secure against all assault until the heavens fall. Those primary elements of a race-religion and a world-service are the secrets of her vitality and the guarantee of her eternity. "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (King DAVID.)
This primary nature and importance of the religious element is strongly expressed and beautifully interpreted by our esteemed Brother Chancellor STRONG in his Oration.
On page 320, Proceedings .1914, Chancellor FRANK STRONG, as Grand Orator, presented his view of the nature and purpose of Masonry: " Should the religious side of the ancient mysteries that in shifting conditions had maintained itself from early times be allowed to die with the extinction of Guilds and operative Masonry? Did the. symbolism that had grown up about operative Masonry hold nothing for modern times? There could be but one answer to that question, and that answer is clear from the history of speculative Masonry. " Modern Masonry, therefore, deals no longer with operative Masonry. I t has a more substantial foundation than the material side of our Ufe. It is whoUy based upon the symboUc, the invisible, the spiritual. The things that are seen are the things that so easily pass away. The things invisible and spiritual are the things vital and immortal. It is therefore a thought to give any man pause that the rites and ceremonies in which he takes part in a modern lodge of Free and Accepted Masons are fundamentally the same as those which men through many thousands of years have taken part to their spiritual.uphft. Ancient operative Masonry on its symbohc side was to teach the unity of GOD. The highest elements of the earliest Egyptian rehgion taught the doctrine of one GOD. Who can estimate the
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powerful influence of ancient societies in keeping alive and propagating the idea upon which alone a,ny pure religion can be founded? Modern Masonry teaches the inimortaUty of the soul, but so did the most ancient of the Egyptian mysteries. This long line of unbroken succession shows, to my mind, two things : First, the immense yearning of human kind at all times for an answer to the question, If a man die shall he live again? and second, the earnest belief of the human race from the earliest times until now that if a man die he shall live again. This universal intuition so strongly implanted in the race, no matter where, no matter how conditioned, is a stronger proof than many so-called scientific demonstrations. Masonry teaches brotherhood. The obligations of one member to another are of such a character as to greatly enforce this fundamental conception, which lies at the very basis of our civilization. Masonry stands for integrity and uprightness. The obligations that it requires and enforces can be fully met only by an upright life. A true Mason understands that he is expected to be true to his GOD, his country, his neighbor and himself." In view of the difficulty of securing a definite knowledge of the real conditions, we quote the following excerpt from an open letter of recent date in defense of the National Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of France for the Sovereign Grand Committee by the Grand Secretary, C. L. JoLLOis, which is written in French with an English translation. He charges that: "The Freemasonry represented by the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of France has long ago departed from the ancient traditions of the Order. "The Grand Orient of Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the larger of the two bodiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is frankly atheistic, while it is closely identified with politics. "The Grand Lodge of France has abandoned the use of the V. O. T. S. L. in the lodges under its obedience, except in one lodge, which insisted on its use. The Grand Lodge of France has, moreover, struck out of its ByLaws the obligation of belief in the G. A. O. T. U. There are mixed lodges of rnen and women under its obedience, and political discussions often form the basis of the work in all its lodges. "Both these bodies have thus lost all claim to the allegiance of those members of the Craft who, recognizing that it is not in the power of any man or body of men to make innovations in the body of Masonry, desire to adhere to, and work in accordance with, the ancient tenets of the Order." This letter, signed by the Grand Secretary of the National, Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of France, is very important and significant. The writer is in such close relation to all the Grand Lodges of France that he must be credited with knowing the inner facts in the case. He affirms in this open letter "That the Grand Orient of France is frankly atheistic, and that the Grand-Lodge of France has abandoned the use of the V. O. T. S. L. and struck out of its By-Laws the obligation of belief in the G. A. O. T. U.," which fact does not seem to be known or admitted by some of our Grand Lodges which have been dealing with the question of recognition during the last year. This brings them into direct conflict with the action of this Grand Lodge as shown on page 348, Proceedings 1908. M.'. W.'. MATTHEW M . MILLER, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted the following concerning Grand Lodges seeking recognition at the hands of our Grand
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Lodge, requiring that they furnish, a statement of their masonic antecedents and origin, and in addition thereto make specific answers to the following essential questions, viz.: " 1st. Is the Masonry of your Grand Body founded upon and does it require of its initiates a belief in the existence of GOD and in the immortality of the'soul? "2nd. Are the obligations of its initiates taken in the name of GOD, upon the Holy Scriptures or Book of Faith, recognized by the candidate as the word of GOD?
"3rd. Is your Grand Lodge in every respect sovereign, and independent of control by any other body whatever? "4th. Is the work of your Grand Lodge limited to and does it have to do only with the first three degrees of Symbolic Masonry?" This was referred to our Committee on Jurisprudence, and the recommendations, through their report, were unanimously adopted. This action is so recent and so definite that it must dominate any further consideration of this question on our part at this time. The first requirement of the formula of our Grand Lodge is that concerning the "antecedents" of any Grand Lodge making application to our Grand Lodge for official recognition. This requirement, as understood by your committee, means that the several lodges proposing the formation of a new Grand Lodge in an unoccupied State or Territory were chartered by a regular Grand Lodge of Masons, and not by a Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite or any other organization. ' Prior to the adoption of this formula in 1908 our Grand Lodge had extended fraternal relations to several Grand Lodges which were organized by lodges formerly working under a Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, but in all these cases the lodges participating in the organization of the new Grand Lodges-had withdrawn from the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite and provided in their Constitution and Laws all that is required under the Ancient Landmarks and Charges of the Fraternity. I t developed, however, later on in some of these cases, particularly Mexico, that conflicts arose between some of the lodges participating in the organization, or between the new Grand Lodge and the Supreme Council, resulting in an unfortunate condition which was detrimental to the general interests and reputation of the Craft. Your committee, therefore, in presenting the formula in 1908 no doubt had in mind this requirement concerning the "antecedents" of proposed new Grand Lodges, and that in aU applications for fraternal recognition the lodges proposing the formation of the new Grand Lodge were regularly chartered by legitimate and accepted regular Grand Lodges. At the Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, held in the city of Wichita, February 20th and 21st, 1889, M.-.W.-. JAMES H . MCCALL, who is- present a t this meeting, presented a resolution declaring as illegal and irregular the Cemeau Scottish Rite which a short time previous had instituted-several of their bodies in Kansas, and recommended that the members of the ledges in this jurisdiction should be prohibited from joining this organization.
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The resolution was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who submitted a lengthy report, which was unanimously adopted, to the effect that our Grand Lodge recognized only the degrees of Symbolic Masonry, composed of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and therefore declined to recommend the adoption of the resolution. It cannot.be possible that the things which we have thus pronounced to be absolutely unchangeable and unalterable can be set aside, or even modified, without reasons that lie much deeper than even the stress of common emotion and incidental relationship of wartime comradeship, splendid as these are'under present conditions, in France. If the new relations are vital and valid enough to demand such, radical changes, they will remain permanently enough to give us at least time for careful investigation and confirmation of the facts in the case. The present evidence does not show that there have been any such change in the main features of French Masonry as to warrant our recognition. From the study of all these facts in the history of present conditions and former relation, your committee returns to test the results by the standard set up by that able and competent conclusion of the committee which laid down the rules by which all future action with regard to fraternal relations with foreign lodges should be guided, as found on page 334, Annual Proceedings of 1908. Of the four requirements which are deemed absolutely necessary as a basis for the fraternal relationship, we are forced to report that the Grand Lodge of France cannot, in pur best judgment, answer the first three in the affirmative. On the fourth we have not been able to reach a definite conclusion. Without bringing any more definite charges or recalling any of the harsh charges which have been made by the former authorities which have been referred to in former investigations, and which are freely made among themselves, as shown in their own letters and arguments against each other, we are forced by the evidence to conclude: 1st. The Masonry of the Grand Lodge of France is not founded upon, nor does it require of its initiates such a belief in the existence of GOD and in the immortality of the soul as to satisfy our demands. 2nd. The initiates in the Grand Lodge of Fran3e ar3 not obligated in the name of GOD, nor upon the Holy Scriptures, or Book of Faith, recognized by the candidate as the Word of GOD, in the sense required by our law. 3rd. The Grand Lodge of France is not in every respect sovereign and independent of control by any other body whatsoever in the sense used by our American Grand Lodge nor by the Grand Lodge of England as well. We, therefore, are forced to conclude that it would bs a flagrant violation of our Landmarks, our Constitution, our Traditions, our Ritual, and our definite and decisive former actions to enter into fraternal relationship with the Grand Lodge of France under the present conditions and circumstances. Admiration for the splendid courage and heroic valor of France excites our most ardent admiration, but that is not the issue in this case.
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We are glad and proud to have a part in supporting and aiding that splendid nation in gaining a world-astounding victory, and we will ever glory in it all, but that is not even a sufficient ground for sacrificing our masonic faith. We add no moral, we offer no advice, but, prompted by our love, we do hope that the same spirit which has lifted France to the admiration of the world on account of her loyalty, her integrity and her faith, will do the same for Masonry within her borders, so that the glorious day may soon come when we can recognize some one of her Grand Lodges as sovereign, supreme, and entitled to recognition in America, as well as in the rest of the masonic world. May the GOD whom we as Masons reverence and revere hasten the day! Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman. SPECIAL REPORT OF.COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; GRAND LODGE OF PANAMA.
R.'.W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, for the committee, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted: To the M.: W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Referring to the report of this committee one year ago concerning the application for recognition of a body styling itself as the Grand Lodge of Panama, will say that no further data has .been received, and your committee are therefore unable to submit a report at this time. An effort wiU be made to make an investigation on this subject and report at the next Annual Communication. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D. W.'. WILLIAM H . TESTER, chairmaji, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted : To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: We stand now at the close of the most successful year in the history of this Grand Jurisdiction, when viewed from the standpoint of numbers, our net gain being 3,045.
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Brethren, the figures thus arrived at would indicate we are making great progress in a noble and glorious work. We believe we have good ground' upon which to build the hope that, even as we have shown great results in. figures, we have also added true stones in that great moral and spiritual temple we are erecting in this jurisdiction. Your committee would ask this Most Worshipful Body, during the reading of this report, to mediate with circumspection the momentous results possible from the seed-thoughts sown in the minds of the candidates when being prepared and initiated, provided this work of preparation and initiation is performed with true masonic dignity, and that lofty appreciation of the Institution which should be entertained by the true searcher after light is not prostituted by the injection of nonsense into the mind of the candidate during preparation. Our phenomenal growth during the year is due in great measure to the war, which service prompted many young men to take with them into the country's service the great lessons of the Craft, that they might thereby be better equipped to exalt American ideals in such service, particularly in foreign countries. We feel that we can consistently depart for a time from the beaten path of statistics and recommendations and dwell with propriety on the moral and spiritual side of our great work. Perhaps all of us at times are guilty of forgetfulness of the great objective of Masonry. In the mad whirl of business we are too apt to apply a business veneer to the Institution and rate it from a sordid point of view, forgetting the prime essentials, the internal qualifications of a man, about which we lecture, oft mechanically, while the brethren sit yawning and wishing the lecturer would hurry through. To the lodges of this jurisdiction we would sound this note of warning: The great principles of Masonry are in jeopardy in the lodge where this condition prevails. It is high time that somemasonically de-
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vout brother arise in that lodge and cry aloud after the manner of the prophet of Israel, "Lord who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?" To the true craftsmen we must contribute our helpful influence to the advancement of the moral and spiritual life of those we receive among us from the outer courts of the world. We must be able to bring them to the Shekinah of the Sanctuary. To do this we must have found it ourselves and be fully dominated by its sweet influences. It can only be obtained by those fervent seekers who penetrate the Holy of Holies, which in this happy age is open to each earnest craftsman. Then let us strive to become true citizens of Zion that we may effectually worship in its Temple. So much as we fall short of this high standard, so near do we bscorae as sounding brass and tinkhng cymbals and cast reflection and discredit upon our ancient and honorable Institution. Living in such an atmosphere we shall find the routine duties of life not irksome; we shall have a vision of things such as GOD intended for us, that will yield to us a bit of heaven daily, with joy or purpose in everything. In that glad day all the Secretaries of this jurisdiction shall strive mightily to submit to the Grand Secretary their annual reports correctly and on time, and not by neglect or carelessness bring down his grey hairs in sorrow to the grave. In reviewing the annual reports submitted, your committee notes with pleasure the improvement made on the part of Secretaries. But two of the lodges denied representation last year appear on the list of lodges denied representation this year. These two demand the serious and careful attention of the District Deputy Grand Master of the district. It is with deep sorrow and regret, however, that we note the ranks have been fiilled with others to the number of twenty-three, including the two repeaters. Some of the correspondence addressed to the Grand Secretary from Secretaries of delinquent lodges causes us to regard them as lacking in the masonic spirit of co-operation. Our Grand Secretary has taken such infinite pains to make their work of reporting the year's work easy and orderly that we feel there can be no room whatever for clerhency. Among the great/ principles of Masonry we find symmetry and order. Our annual report form is a perfect example of this. We cannot understand how one possessed of ordinary intelligence, after carefully reading the instructions as to its compilation which are found for each section, can possibly make a mistake. Yet, sad to relate, there are Secretaries who have the temerity to criticise the Grand Secretary because their lodge is denied representation, which condition is clearly occasioned by their own acts, or failure to act. Here, too, we would caution the Master to have an eye to the report. It is his province to scrutinize the report carefully before forwarding, also to know that it is forwarded within the statutory limit, that the lodge be protected from criticism, censure, or loss of credentials. "This responsibUity cannot be waived by the Master. Your committee desires also at this point to emphasize the responsibility of the District Deputy Grand Master in this matter. He not only
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represents the Grand Master, but the Grand Secretary, also. He cannot be too fully informed as to his duties and responsibility. Of all men it is indeed greatly to be desired he be a good stone and true. He should familiarize himself with the reports of Grand Masters of previous years, carefully review the annual report of the Grand Secretary, and acquaint himself with the deficiencies and delinquencies of the lodges over the district and State, that he may guard against such errors or omissions in his own district. The time is now here when the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary must exact of the District Deputy Grand Master a full measure of support, and a full realization of the responsibility assumed in accepting this distinguished office. The Grand Officers must be relieved of minor details, in order that their time and minds may be devoted to the larger things of benefit to the Craft.' In our Grand Officers we craftsmen expect to find crystallized but not petrified the very essence of Freemasonry. We expect of thern an emanation of truth and high ideals. -We think of them as keepers of the true signetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the guardians of all that is true and good. That this shall so far as humanly possible be true, they must not be heavily weighted with minor responsibilities, but afforded opportunity for reflection and research. MOSES, the Goo-appointed leader of .the originators of our science, heeding the suggestion of his father-in-law JETHRO, appointed able men out of all Israel, "such as fear Gop, men of truth," that they may pass judgment in every small matter, but the larger matters were to come to MOSES for judgment; thus should MOSES endure and "Be for the people to GoD-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto GOD." This, then, is the true office of the District Deputy, to minister to those under his district jurisdiction, teach them the law, and help them comply therewith in all their undertakings, to make proper report to the Grand Master, presenting for his action the great problems and questions of the Craft. Thus is the Craft strengthened and built up. The efficiency and faithfulness of the District Deputy adds luster to the office of Grand Master and strength and greatness to the Craft. Inasmuch as our Grand Secretary has minutely set forth in his report the shortcomings of the respective lodge Secretaries, we shall with the indulgence of this Grand Body not encroach on your time today to read them, but enjoin you to search the Proceedings, check up each class of failures closely, to see if your number is written there, and avoid a repetition. There are some acts of Secretaries which cannot escape criticism of your committee. We refer to the failure of the following lodges to submit their reports within the statutory time, thereby automatically depriving themselves of representation in this Grand Lodge: Smithton No. 1, Highland. Zeredatha No. 80, Cottonwood Falls. Godfrey No. 124, Pawnee Station. Minneapolis No. 143, Minneapolis. Mt. Vernon No. 145, Beloit.
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Lebo No. 152, Lebo. Downs No. 204, Downs. Hiattville No. 216, Hiattville. Corner Stone No. 219, Little River. Lebanon No. 221, Scandia. Anchor No. 224, WiUiamsburg. Oak No. 287, Lebanon. Alden No. 308, Alden. Waldron No. 377, Waldron. White City No. 380, White City. Piper No. 385, Piper. Coats No. 394, Coats. Benedict No. 403, Benedict. CUmax No. 411, Climax. The following lodges failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20th and are likewise denied representation : McKinley No. 41, Pomona. LaCygne No. 61, LaCygne. Tuscan No. 82, Neosho Falls. Buffalo No. 379, Buffalo. Piper No. 385, Piper. It wiU be noted that Piper Lodge failed in both respects, which to our mind indicates either absolute inefficiency or contempt. Drastic action is necessary. Information at hand suggests to your committee the advisabiUty of referring to the incoming Grand Master the necessity of arresting the charter of Piper Lodge or moving the lodge to a more desirable location. ' The lodges of Smithton and White City were denied representation in the Grand Lodge of last year. We recommend strong measures to insure proper returns for, 1919. Youi* committee further recommends that immediately following the annual election of officers next December, the District Deputy of each district shall take up with the Master and Secretary-elect and assure himself of the fact that the Secretary has in hand the annual report blanks, that he understands how they are to be made up, the date they are to be forwarded, also the last date on which the Grand Lodge dues may be forwarded to insure representation, urging upon them the importance of forwarding both report and dues as early as possible after January 1st. The District Deputy should also be instructed to make full report to the Grand Secretary, covering each lodge in his district, of the action taken not later than the last day of the year. It is hard to see how a lodge could fail under such supervision. Should a case of absolute inability to forward a report arise, the District Deputy should be instructed to go to that lodge on or before the tenth, make up the report, secure the official signatures thereto and forward it in due form and time, together with the Grand Lodge dues, charging to the lodge the expenses in connection therewith.
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During 1918 but one application for letters of dispensation has been received and granted by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. This was from a body of Master Masons at Republic, Republic County, Kansas. The dispensation was issued on June 6, 1918, to nine Master Masons, a lodge was organized, and work begun on June 10th and ceased on December 31, 1918. Their recapitulation shows that thirty-one communications were held, nineteen candidates initiated, sixteen passed, eight raised, while five names of Master Masons were added to letters of dispensation, and one name dropped therefrom. In listing names and submitting figures on recapitulation they failed to include as initiated those who were passed and raised, also failed to include in list of passed those who had been raised; otherwise report is correct and neatly compiled. Their financial statement shows : Amount received for degrees $570 00 Money borrowed 125 00 Total. Paid Paid Paid Paid
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Their statement further shows that all the foregoing funds have gone through the hands of both Secretary and Treasurer, and that each has made a full permanent record of the transactions. Their transcript of proceedings is neatly typewritten, arranged, and presented in good form. The usual petition for a charter, properly signed by all the brethren, accompanies the return. Your committee recommends the granting of the prayer, the issuance of a charter, and that the new lodge be known as Republic Lodge. We cannot properly close this report without a word of commendation of our Grand Secretary, whose hearty co-operation to the extent of furnishing the necessary data from which to compile this report is most thorough- . going, and is highly appreciated by us. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H . TESTER, WILLIAM G . KELLEY, HARVEY G. LIVERMOBE,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. W.'. JoHisr A. FERRELL, chairman, presented the following report, which was, on motion, adopted section by section, and then adopted as'a whole: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. ot Kansas: We, your Committee on Jurisprudence, hereby submit the following report on the matters referred to us for consideration: (1) We have carefully considered the Grand Master's decision relative to Certificates of Transfer of Membership, to wit: • "Where a Certificate of Transfer of Membership has been issued to a member of a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and such Certificate of Transfer, which, by its term (ninety days) is still in force and effect, accompanies a petition for affiliation to another lodge, and such Certificate of Transfer would, by its terms, expire before the ballot could be spread upon the petition for affiliation, the presentation of such Certificate by such member while it is still in force and effect is all that is necessary, and comes within the fair meaning and purview of our masonic law on the subject, and the ballot can be spread upon the petition for affiliation, notwithstanding such certificate has expired by its term before the ballot is so spread." And beg leave to report that, in our judgment, it correctly interprets the law on that subject. We therefore recommend the approval of the following decision: 105. Certificate for Transfer of Membership.—^Where a Certificate for Transfer of .Membership has been issued to a member of a lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, and such Certificate for Transfer, which by its terms (ninety days) is still in force and effect, accompanies a petition for affiliation to another lodge, and such Certificate for Transfer would by its' terms expire before the ballot could be spread upon the petition for affiliation, the presentation of such Certificate by such member while it is still in force and effect is all that is necessary, and comes within the fair meaning and purview of our masonic law on the subject, and the ballot can be spread upon the petition for affiliation, notwithstanding that such certificate has expired by its terms before the ballot is so spread.—STUART, 1919. . (2) We have also carefully considered the Grand Master's suggestion as to the conflict between By-Law No. 112 and approved Decision No. 100, being the decision rendered and approved in 1917 on the subject of "waiver." In this connection, we have also examined and considered the provisions of Section 3 of Article VI of the Constitution, and are of the opinion that By-Law No. 112 is in perfect accord with the Constitution, but that said Decision-No. 100 is in direct conflict with the Constitution. We recommend that no change be made in By-Law No. 112, but that said Decision No. 100 be hereby stricken from the list of approved decisions, as unconstitutional, and, therefore, null and void. Fraternally submitted. JOHN A. FERRELL,, ELRICK C . COLE,
JOHN M . PLEASANT,
EZRA B . FULLER, RICHARD E . BIRD,
Committee.
1918-19.
*
GRAND
LODGE OP KANSAS.
157
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON INCREASE OF GRAND SECRETARY'S SALARY AND DELINQUENT LODGES KANSAS MASONIC HOME. M.". W.". HENRY F . MASON, chairman, presented the follow-
ing report, which was, on his motion, unanimously adopted: To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your special cornmittee, to whom was referred the recommendation of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master for an increase in the compensation of the Grand Secretary, and the matter of the steps to be taken with respect to the lodges which have not, as yet, contributed to the Masonic Home Fund the amounts apportioned to them, beg leave to report as follows : We heartily approve the recommendation made with respect to the compensation of the Grand Secretary, and to give effect thereto we submit and ask the adoption of the following standing regulation; 1. Compensation to Grand Secretary.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;"So long as R.'. W.'. ALBBKT K . WILSON shall continue to fill the office of Grand Secretary he shall recpive, in addition to the salary of SI,800 provided by the By-Laws, the further sum of Sl,200 a year, making his total annual compensation for the performance of the duties of that office the sura of 83,000." We feel that this addition would be justified merely as an offset to the increased cost of living. But we especially approve the suggestion of the Grand Master, because we agree with him that the efficient service of Brother WILSON, extending over the best part of a lifetime, warrants a. recognition of his devotion to his work and his usefulness to the fraternity, by .giving him that raise of salary that is universally regarded as the just due of an old and faithful employee. The spontaneous outburst of applause which greeted the recommendation of the Grand Master assures us that what we report will meet the cordial approval of the Grand Lodge.. With respect to the amounts.apportioned to be raised by,the various lodges for the rebuilding and equipment of the Kansas Masonic Home which still remain unpaid, we Ukewise approve the recommendations made by the Grand Master. We feel the utmost confidence that substantially or absolutely all of these amounts will be made up as soon as the members of the lodges which have not completed their payments come to realize the full situation and the responsibility they bear in the matter. We think this confidence is justified from what has already taken place. As is shown in the report of the Grand Master, the total contributions of all the lodges up to one year ago was 1133,080.88. The apportionment then remaining unpaid was S34,529.15. Up to the time the advance sheets of the Grand Master's address were printed, this had been reduced to $10,819.15. Since that time further payments have been made of $2,700, reducing the unpaid amount to $8,118. That these payments have already been made is largely due to the patient and painstaking efforts of the Grand Master. The continuance of the pohcy which he has so far pursued with such satisfactory results
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
'
February,
will, without doubt, wipe out much, if not all, of the amount remaining unpaid. The knowledge that the Craft at large wUl gain of the new Home as a result of the dedicatory exercises that have just taken place, and of the inspection of the new and modern structure that now ornaments the old site, must inspire renewed exertions on the part of all. Surely no loyal Mason with a right understanding of the facts would wish to rest under the imputation that he or. his lodge had no part in this great work, or that it had not done its full share. To carry out the purpose indicated, we recommend that an Honor Roll be prepared and kept on display in the office of the Gi-and Secretary, showing the lodges which have met the call made upon them; and that the incoming Grand Master be requested to use every effort to bring to each of the lodges which has not paid its full apportionment a realization of the importance and necessity of meeting its obligation in this respect. In view of the fact that it is impossible at this time to anticipate all the situations that may develop in connection with the matter, we further recommend that in case all apportionments shall not be met in full prior to October 1, 1919, the Grand Master be authorized, in his discretion, to take whatever steps shall seem to him suited to meet the then existing conditions. Fraternally submitted, HENRY F . MASON, ' THOMAS G . FITCH, WM. EASTON HUTCHISON,
GILES H . LAMB, ALEX. A. SHARP, Committee.
ELECTION OF 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 a t t h e hour h a d arrived for t h e election of G r a n d Officers, a n d n a m e d t h e following tellers:
ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297;
R.
NELSON
LONG, N O . 348; CALEB F . BOWRON, N O . 3 5 ; WILLIAM M . T H I S TLE,. N o . 5 ; E L M E R F . S T R A I N , N O . 5 1 ; H O R A C E A. F I N K , N O . 177;
W I L L I A M W . CARTER, N O . 4 1 7 ;
221;
ROBERT HERTEL, JR., N O . 2;
J O H N H . SANDELL, N O .
LAUREN D . RIGG, N O . 223;
CHARLES W . MILLER, J R . , N O . 195; H O M E R T . HARDEN, N O -
99. T h e election resulted in t h e selection of t h e following officers : R.-.W.-.OWEN J. WOOD, NO. 225
Grand Master.
R.'.W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, NO. 103 R.\W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, NO. 95 W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, NO. 194
Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.'.W.-. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, No. 9
Grand Treasurer.
R.'.W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, No. 51
Grand Secretary.
1918-19.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
159
PLACE OF MEETING, 1920.
On invitation of W.". ROBERT C . CALDWELL, of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, the city of Topeka was selected as the place for holding the sixty-fourth Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, February 18, 1920. PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND^MASTER'S JEWEL.
M.'.W.". CHARLES E . LOBDELL, on behalf of personal masonic friends, the District Deputy Grand Masters, and the Grand Lecturer, presented M.". W.". WILLIAM I. STUART with a Past Grand Master's jewel, and an engrossed booklet containing the names of the donors. In response, M.".W.'. Bro. STUART expressed his sincere appreciation in an eloquent manner. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY. W.". ELMER S . NANCE, chairman, presented the following
report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.\ W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Property report that we have audited the accounts of the Grand Lodge as provided by law. We have exam^ ined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary, compared them with the returns of the subordinate lodges, and, as usual, find the reports submitted by these officers to be correct and in perfect accord. Summarized, they are as follows: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 1, 1918 Receipts 1918 â&#x20AC;¢ Total Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 396, except No. 390 Transferred to Charity Fund Balance in General Fund Total
S 31,309 30 84,478 95 $115,788 25
S 81,403 03 3,072 79 31,312 43 8115,788 25
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February,
CHAHITY F U N D .
. โ ข
Receipts.
Balance on hand February 1, 1918 Transferred from General Fund
S 6,148 06 3,072 79
Total
.S 9,220 85 Dishursemeiils.
Warrant No. 390 Balance on hand
S 1,366 50 7,854 35
Total
..:
S 9,220 85
RECAPITULATION.
Balance on hand. General Fund Balance on hand. Charity Fund. .'
S 31,312 43 7,854 35
Total
S 39,166 78 o
In support of this sum the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your Committee a certificate reading as follows : " MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 5, 1919.
This is to certify that there is in this bank today to the credit of W. F. MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. F . & A. M., the sum of thirty-nine thousand one hundred sixty-six dollars seventy-eight cents ($39,166.78). (Seal.)
C. W. MCKBBN, Vice-President."
which said certificate has been delivered to the Grand Secretary, to be filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. BONDS.
The Grand Treasurer has submitted to your committee for examination bonds as described in his report, amounting to ยง19,400. We find that all interest coupons maturing during the year have been paid and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds. PROPERTY.
We have examined and inspected the property of the Grand Lodge and find everything in the best of condition and the equipment and records in elegant shape, the fine new building and fixtures and furniture well cared for and looked after under the supervision of our worthy and efficient Grand Secretary. The Masons of Kansas should well be proud of this magnificent building and the highly efficient manner in which it and the records are kept and cared for by the Grand Secretary.
The anticipated revenue of the ensuing year, as shown by the Grand Secretary's report is ยง27,571.00.
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
161
EXPENSES.
The expenses for t h e ensuing year, for which we recommend appropriations a t this Annual Communication, are as follows: Assistant to the Grand Secretary $1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals '. 600 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 63 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00 Grand Master's salary 800 00 Grand Treasurer's salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 3,000 00 Grand Master's apron 39 25 Grand Officers' portraits 40 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) 2,914 23 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 a n d 50) 1,445 43 Minor salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and library building 1,350 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing"Annual Proceedings 3,000 00 Postage and express 800 00 Private Secretary, G r a n d Master '. 300 00 Salary chairman Committee- on Correspondence (By-Law 4 9 ) . . . 300 00 Stationery and printing 1,000 00 Stenographic and clerical help 1,680 00 Taxes. 2,000 00 Fraternally submitted, ELMER S . NANCE,
G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER,
A R C H I E C . COOLIDGB,
MOSES H , COLE,
ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER,
Committee.
INSTALLATION.
M/.W.*. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, assisted by M/.W.'. W I L LIAM EASTON HUTCHISON,
as Grand Marshal, installed tberfol-
lowing Grand Officers: M/.W.". O W E N J . W O O D '. Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka.
R.'. W/.HuGH P . FARRBLLY
Grand M a s t e r
Deputy Grand M a s t e r
Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute.
R . \ W.". B E N S . P A U L E N
Grand Senior W a r d e n
Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. R/. W/. JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena. R . \ W.:
Grand Junior Warden
WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence.
Grand Treasurer
R . \ W.'. A L B E R T K . W I L S O N . . - . Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE .
February,
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 a p pointive G r a n d Officers: W/. FRANCIS S . BLATNBY
Grand Chaplain
Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene.
W.". JOHN A. FERRELL
•
Grand Senior Deacon
Vesper Lodge No. 136, Sedan.
*W.'. OTTO R . SOUDEBS
Grand Junior Deacon
Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita.
W.'. CLARENCE R . ATEN
Grand Marshal
St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City.
*W.'. WILLIAM A. THOMPSON
Grand Sword Bearer.
Kansas Lodge No. 307, Herington.
*W.-. CLARENCE J. WELLS
Grand Senior Steward
Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington.
W.". JACOB LUND
Grand Junior Steward Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan.
W.". FRANCIS A. STEVENS
.Grand Pursuivant
Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka.
W.". W. AMER BURNETT
.-
Grand Tyler
Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. *Absent a t time of installation and therefore not installed.
VOTE OF THANKS. O n m o t i o n of M.'. W.'. P E R B Y M . H O I S I N G T O N , t h e t h a n k s of
t h e G r a n d L o d g e were u n a n i m o u s l y e x t e n d e d t o t h e b r e t h r e n of W i c h i t a , t o WicHita Consistory N o . 2, A. & A. S. R., a n d t o W.'. H E N B Y W A L L E N S T E I N , for courtesies extended during t h i s Annual Communication. 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 a p p o i n t m e n t of t h e following committees for t h e ensuing y e a r : On Credentials.—ROBERT
TREAT PAYNE, N O . 297, Ellis;
PHILIP E U -
GENE STOTLBR, NO. 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, NO. 12, Emporia; HOMER C . VAN HORN, N O . 167, Lamed;
JAMES A. CLARK, NO. 303,
Wichita. • On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M. HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; WILLIAM L . BURDICK, NO. 6, Lawrence; FRED T . NYE, NO. 2, Leavenworth ;• ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, NO. 272, Kansas City; LARKIN N . MAR-
TIN, No. 158, Atchison.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
1918-19.
On Fiiiance
and Properly.—CHARLES
163
A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin ;
M O S E S H . C O L E , N O . 206, H a r p e r ; C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R , N O . 246, E l l s worth ; A R T H U R N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence. T r i b u n e ) ; G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville. . On Jurisprudence.—RICHARD E . B I R D , N O . 303, W i c h i t a ; E L R I C K C . C O L E , N O . 15, Great B e n d ; ^ W I L L I A M L . H U G G I N S , N O . 12, E m p o r i a ; J O H N M . PLEASANT, N o . 66 (residence. E l D o r a d o ) ; J O H N M . K I N K E L ,
No. 140, Hutchinson (address, Topeka). On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—WILLIAM Coffeyville;
H . TESTER, N O . 102,
W I L L I A M G . K E L L B Y , N O . 326, H o r t o n ; G U T L . H U R S H , N O .
42, Holton. On Correspondence.—ALBERT
K . WILSON, N O . 5 1 , Topeka.
On Necrology.—ELMER F . STRAIN, N O . 51, Topeka. READING OF T H E MINUTES..
The journal was then read by Bro. cial stenographer, and approved.
GAEL W . NELLIS,
offi-
CLOSING CEREMONIES. . The M.-. W.-. Grand Master closed the M.-. W.: Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by E,ev. FRANCIS S. BLA.YNEY, Grand Chaplain.
Grand
ATTEST:
QMIA/
J^^A-^e^^^ Grand
Secretary.
Master.
164
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1919. LIST OP DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND,'MASTERS. District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No.
1..' 2 3 4 5
ALBEBT F . ALBEBS WILLIAM WHISTLER JOHN H . CLARKE ROBERT J . MCFAHLAND R. CECIL F A T
District No. 6
ANDREW O T I S SMITH
District No. 7 District No. 8 District No. 9 District No. 10 District No. 11 District No. 12 District No. 13 District No. 14 District No. 15 District No. 16 District No. 17 District No. 18. District No. 19 District No. 20 District No. 21 District No. 22 District No. 23 District No. 24 District No. 25 District No. 26.. ; District No. 27 District No. 28 District No. 29
AMOS M . KENT WARREN O . PRATZ W M . 0 . DECKER HUBERT H . HUBBARD CHARLES W . HENDERSHOT WILLAIM M . THISTLE DAVID M . HORKMANS JOHN D . GORBUTT THOMAS E . OLLIVER EDWIN C . EAGLES ALBERT H. SHRADER R O T H . CLOSSEN L T N N R . BRODRICK JAY N . WANAMAKER Louis R. VESPER CHARLES E . SCOTT FRANK F . HOGUELAND JAMES H . BEEGLE STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE ; EARL G . HALLOWELL FERRIS M . HILL MARION M . MILLER ELLIS FINK .'
District No. 30
JOHN HARVET SANDELL
District No. 31 District No. 32 District No. 33 District No. 34 District No. 35 District.No. 36 District No. 37 District No. 38 District No. 39 District No. 40. District No. 41 District No. 42 District No. 43 District No. 44 District No. 45 District No. 46 District No. 47 District No. 48 District No. 49 District No. 50 District No. 51 District No. 52 District No. 53
W M . L . DAVENPORT HARRT P . MERA GEORGE G . HULTQVIST LAUREN D . RIGG ANDRAL G . NORBIS CLIFFORD O . AVET LUCIAN L . CONSTANT ARTHUR T . THOMPSON ALBERT C . MCCLINTIC JACOB P. SCOTT MARION E . HENDERSON STANFORD M . SMART JOHN H . SKAGOS HABMON J. BOWER JARVIS E . HODGSON. CHARLES W . MILLER, J B HAYES FLOYD FBED E . FULLER GEORGE W . TROUT JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN FRANK RANDALL PAUL RICH BERT PINNEO
Bendena Morrill Fort Leavenworth Kansas City Olathe Fontana
Pleasanton Fort Scott Garnett Galena Goffs Atchison Lawrence Helton lola Thayer Cedar Vale CofiFeyville Marysville Blue Rapids Topeka R. 6. Burlingame Yates Center Neodesha Manhattan Miltonvale Emporia Longton Winfield ;
Scandia
:
Plainville Abilene McPherson Leon Florence Wichita Belle Plaine Mankato Beloit Herington .Haven Zenda Hazelton Norton Downs Hays Ness City Geneseo Pittsburg Great Bend â&#x20AC;¢., Oakley Syracuse Atwood
1918-19. District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
GRAND No. 54 No. 55 No. 56 No. 57 No. 58 No. 59 No. 60 No. 61 No. 62 No. 63 No. 64 No. 65 No. 66 No. 67 No. 68 No. 69 No. 70 No. 71 No. 72 No. 73
'
LODGE OF KANSAS.
R. NELSON LONG WILLIAM M . PARHAM ANTHONY W . HERSHBERQER ROY W . HELLWARTH JAMES LOVETT JOHN B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT LEE A. MOSER RAYMOND C . HANSON ELMER S. NANCE LESTER B . MCBRIDE WAI/TER C . RICHARDSON J. HARRY BARLEY AUSTIN J. PAIGE ALBERT D . MORRISON WILLIAM G . CARSON CLYDE A. MARKS RAY H . CRUMLY HARRY V. COCHRAN WILLIAM MOORE
165
R. 6.
Hoxie Logan Greensburg Dodge City Horace Hamilton Ottawa Council Grove Kinsley Oswego Nortonville HavensviUe Washington .Concordia Ellsworth Ashland Meade Colby North Topeka Alta Vista
PROCEEDINGS
166
DISTRICT N O . 8.
DISTRICT N O . 1.
LoccUion. White C l o u d . . . . . Highland Troy Wathena Severance
Name. No. .White C l o u d . . . . . . 78 Smithton 1 Troy 55 Wathena 64 Severance 313
DISTRICT N O . 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
35 185 373 363 326 162 159
DISTRICT N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Ft. Leavenworth. Lansing Boling Eaaton
Leavenworth 2 King Solomon. . . . 10 Hiram 68 .Hancock 311 Nine Mile 49 Boling 365 Easton 45
DISTRICT N O . 4.
Kansas City Wyandotte Kansas City Armourdale Kansas City Kaw Kansas City *R. E. Sherman Kansas City Ben Hur Rosedale Rosedale Bonner Springs. . . Bonner Springs.... White C h u r c h . . . . Delaware Piper . . . P i p e r . .' *Roger E . Sherman.
3 271 272 369 322 333 366 96 385
DISTRICT N O . 5.
Olathe Gardner Edgerton Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
Olathe Gardner Palestine Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
19 65 127 54 135 56
DISTRICT N O . 6.
Louisburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
243 37 24 131
LaCygne.... Eureka Mound City. Lotus Xenia Parker
Location. Name. Garland Memphis Pawnee Station. , .Godfrey Fort Scott. .*. Rising Sun Devon Devon Hiattville Hiattville Hepler Hepler Fulton Fulton Mapleton Eldora Uniontown Excelsior Bronson Bourbon
61 88 33 286 47 341
-No. 108 124 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
DISTRICT N O . 9.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony Kincaid
Lane Greeley Delphian .Avon Olive Branch Kincaid
339 211 44 305 212 338
DISTRICT N O . 10.
Scammon Scammon Columbus Prudence Galena. Galena Baxter Springs.. . .Baxter Weir . Black Diamond. . .
351 100 194 71 274
DISTRICT N O . 11.
Whiting. NetaWaka Wetmore Centralia Corning
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha DISTRICT No.
Doniphan Effingham Muscotah Atchison Atchison Huron Potter
DISTRICT No.
Lawrence Lawrence De Soto Linwood Eudora Baldwin Tonga noxie. Perry
31 48 116 5 158 72 4
13.
Lawrence... . Acacia De Soto Linwood.... .Doric .Palmyra .Henri Perry
Circleville.... Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
250 130 53 89 13
12.
Arcana Mackey Muscotah Washington Active Huron Kickapoo
DISTRICT No.
DISTRICT N O . 7.
LaCygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Xenia Parker
February,
OF THE
6 9 . . . 40 . . . 241 83 23 190 415
14.
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
20 42 240 393 327 372
GRAND
1918-19.
LODGE OF
DISTRICT N O . 15.
Location. Moran La Harpe lola Humboldt Savonbiirg
Name. Marmaton. La Harpe.. lola Pacific Virginia...,
DISTRICT No.
No. . 245 . 325 . 38 . 29 . 315
Location. Lyndon Osage City. Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton
76 239 103 416 149
Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
136 350 355
Fredonia New Albany Fall River Coyville Neodesha Altoona Benedict Buffalo
DISTRICT N O . 16.
Erie Urbana Chanute. .Chanute Thayer
Vesper Olive Chautauqua DISTRICT N O . 18.
Edna Edna Coffeyville Keystone... Caney Caney Tyro Tyro Independence..... Fortitude... Cherryvale Cherryvale. Elk City Carson:....
345 102 324 386 107 137 132
DISTRICT N O . 19.
Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfield Axtell. Seneca Oneida
Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfield Axtell..'. Seneca Oneida DISTRICT No.
Wateryille Blue,Rapids. Irving , Frankfort.... * Vermillion
235 75 16 344 166
26.
Clifton Clay Center Miltonvale Highland Oak Hill. Wakefield
, 122 134 242 296 , 384 396
DISTRICT N O . 27.
85 169 112 67 320
21.
Topeka. Orient. . Siloam.. Auburn. Dover "Wakarusa Maple Hill
95 81 163 57 94 118 403 379
25.
Garfield Wamego Lafayette Ashlar Farmers DISTRICT No.
Clifton Clay Center Miltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefield
20.
Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Valley Frankfort........ Vernjillion.........
DISTRICT No.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover. . ..' Wakarusa Maple Hill
91 25 259 354 234 39 323
144 82' 27 314 66
24.
Constellation New Albany Greenwood Coyville Harmony -.Altoona Benedict. Buffalo DISTRICT No.
Leonardville Wamego Manhattan Riley Randolph
No. 101 141 79 -70 62 407
23.
Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
DISTRICT No.
DISTRICT N O . 17.
22.
Name. Euclid' Signal Corinthian .Carbondale Ridgeway Scranton
DISTRICT No.
Erie Urbana Cedar King David. Thayer
Sedan Elgin Cedarvale
167
KANSAS.
. . . . 17 . . . . 51 . . . . 225 . . . . 32 138 402 ; . . 370
Emporia Emporia Americus Americus Hartford Hartford Satfordville .â&#x20AC;¢ Saffordville Cottonwood Falls. Zeredatha Lebo. Lebo. .7 AUen..:. Allen;.
12 109 193 395 '. 80 152 33a
DISTRICT N O . 28,
Howard Elk Falls Longton Moline.. *. Grenola.
Hope. .-. . . Meridian.. Longton. .-.Moline.... Canopy. . .
155 126 26 267 -248
168
PROCEEDINGS DiSTBiCT N o . 29.
DISTRICT N O . 36.
Location. Name. Winfield '. .Winfield Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter Maple City Maple City Arkansas C i t y . . . .Crescent Latham Latham
No. 110 233 156 342 133 401
DISTRICT N O . 30.
Republic Scandia Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
Republic Lebanon Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
123 221 129 349 362 128
DISTRICT N O . 31.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Blue Hill Luray Natoma Paradise Codell '.
DISTRICT No.
Abilene Bennington Junction City Salina Solomon
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg.'. Moundridge Matquefctc.'
32.
98 180 7 60 105
33.
Canton Galva McPherson. Windom.... Lindsborg. . Moundridge Marquette DISTRICT No.
Augusta â&#x20AC;˘ Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
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34.
Mystic Tie. Douglass. . . Joppa Patmos Towanda...
February,
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Location. Wichita Wichita Wichita Mulvane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney White Water Sedgwick
Name. Sunflower... Wichita.... Albert Pike. Mulvane. . . Unity Valley Center Morton Brainerd Sedgwick
No. . 86 . 99 . 303 . 201 . 273 364 258 280 139
DISTRICT N O . 37.
Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Wellington Wellington South Haven Haven Oxford Oxford Caldwell Sumner Milan Milan Conway Springs... Mistletoe Argonia Argonia
173 150 157 165 203 255 269 285
DISTRICT N O . 38.
Randall Jewell City Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Esbon Lebanon
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Salem Oak
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304 11 87 178 336 228 287
DISTRICT N O . 39:
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson Beloit Scottsville
'. Minneapolis Saltville Delphos .Glasco Sincerity *. Mt. Vernon Soottsville
143 59 202 292 214 145 249
DISTRICT N O . 40.
Gypsum Herington Delavan Hope White City Marion
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus White City Center
328 307 375 288 380 147
DISTRICT N O . 41. DISTRICT No.
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton
142 46 120 114 -... 182
Arlington Turon Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven Nickerson
Cable Turon Reno Mount Hope Friendship Nickerson
299 358 140 238 208 43
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Location. Kingman Norwich Spivey Lake C i t y . . . . Zenda Coats
169
KANSAS. DISTRICT N O . 49.
Name. . Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Medicine Valley... Zenda Coats
No. 230 319 347 260 378 394
Location. Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut
Name. Girard Cherokee Pittsburg .•. Mulberry Arcadia Arma Vulcan
No. 93 119 187 261 329 408 229
DISTRICT NO-. 43.
Anthony Anthony. . Harper Harper.. . . Attica Attica Hazelton Charity. . . Kiowa Cosmos. . . Medicine Lodge... Delta Waldron Waldron Freeport Freeport Bluff City Stohrvitle
... 200 ... 206 ... 262 ... 263 ... 278 77 377 389 368
DISTRICT N O . 44.
Almena.. • Long Island Norton Norcatur.: Oberlin Jennings Lenora
Naphtali. . . . Long Island. Norton Norcatur. . . . Mountain Slope... Jennings Lenora
310 231 199 317 186 360 181
DISTRICT N O . 45.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
Glen Elder... Cawker City. Downs Saqui Occidental... Newahcuba. .-
294 125 204 160 207 189
DISTRICT N O . 50.
Great Bend Lamed Ellinwood Hoisington
Russell Hays Apollo Beulah Wa-Keeney. La Crosse McCracken Walnut City Walnut Valley
Oakley .. Wallace. . .. .. Gove City. . .. Grainfield. . .. Quinter. . . , .. .Sharon Springs... .
258 318 302 381 410 417
DISTRICT N O . 52.
Coolidge Syracuse Laldn Garden City
Coolidge... Syracuse... Emerald... Tyrian....
316 309 289 246
DISTRICT N O . 53.
Atwood McDonald Saint Francis
Atwood 164 McDonald 383 Saint F r a n c i s . . . . . . 404
DISTRICT N O . 54.
177 195 297 291 148
DISTRICT N O . 47.
La Crosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
15 167 217 331
DISTRICT N O . 51.
Oakley. Wallace Gove Grainfield Quinter Sharon Springs...
DISTRICT N O . 46.
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Great Bend Lamed Ellinwood Hoisington
330 58 215 191
Hill City Hoxie Morland
Millbrook. . Hoxie Morland
281 348 414
DISTRICT N O . 55.
Gaylord Gaylord Kirwin Kirwin Logan Logan Smith Center.. . .Western Star Phillipsburg Phillipsburg Kensington.....'. .Kensington
183 175 264 174 184 405
DISTRICT N O . 48.
Geneseo Frederick Little River Alden Sterling Lyons Chase
Geneseo Frederick Corner Stone. Alden Sterling ' . . .Royal Chase
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
DISTRICT N O . 56.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucldin Mullinville Haviland
Kiowa Kilwinning.. Rob Morris.. Grand View. MuUinville.. Haviland....
293 265 332 376 399 409
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Location. Santa Fe Cimarron Dodge City Spearville Ensign Jetmore
Name, Santa F e . . . Preston St. Bernard. Spearville... .Bnsign Alpha
DISTBICTT N O . 65.
No. . 312 . 283 . 222 . 388 , 413 . 282
Location. Havensville Onaga Westmoreland. . . Emmett Fostoria
Barney Anthem Leoti Horace
279 -284 340 352
DISTRICT NO. 59.
Eureka. Madison Severy Hamilton Climax Toronto
Fidelity Madison..' Twin Grove Hamilton Climax Woodson DISTRICT No.
Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Melvern Williamsburg Waverly Quenemo Wellsville
106 196 213 301 411 121
Council G r o v e . . . . Council G r o v e . . . . 36 Parkerville Parkerville 168 Wilsey .Wilsey 382 Lewis Stafford St. John Macksville Sylvia Kinsley
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Lewis Stafford Ionic Maclcsville Sylvia Mt. Moriah DISTRICT No.
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Oskaloosa Valley Falls Winchester Meriden MoLouth Nortonville
220 252 254 371 391 179
63.
Oswego Adams Chetopa Chetopa Parsons Parsons Mound Valley. . . .Landmark McCune Temple
63 73 117 218 237
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Oskaloosa Valley Falls. Jefferson...; Meriden Lyra Mt. Zion
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No. 34 188 257 387 392
Star Frontier.. . '.. .Fraternal.. Dirigo Greenleaf.,
69 104 170 226 232
DISTRICT N O . 67.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown
St. John's Prairie Queen Jamestown
113 176 227
DISTRICT N O . 68.
. . 18 . . 400 . . 41 •• 22 224 244 270 356
DISTRICT N O . 61.
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Hanover Washington Linn Haddam Greenleaf
60.
Ottawa.... Melody.... McKinley. Melvern... Anchor Waverly Quenemo Wellsville.
Name. Havensville.... Onaga .Westmoreland. Emmett Fostoria
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Dighton Scott Leoti Horace
February,
14 21 84 236 256 266
Ellsworth Brookville Wilson Holyrood
Ellsworth.. Brookville. Samaria... .Holyrood..
146 209 298 343
DISTRICT N O . 69.
Ashland Coldwater Protection...."... Wilmore
Ashland Comanche .Protection Wilmore
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Meade Liberal Plains Hugoton
70.
Meade.... Fargo Plains Hugoton... DISTRICT No.
277 295 384 412
275 300 367 406
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Colby St. Thomas. Goodland. . : . . ; . .Goodland...
306 321
DISTRICT N O . 72.
Silver Lake Lake. 50 St. Marys Pottawatomie.....' '62 Topeka ( N o r t h ) . . . Golden Rule 90 Rossville Hesperian Ill DISTRICT No.
Alma Eskridge Alta Vista Dwight
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Alma Eminence Alta Vista Dwight
161 205 357 374
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1918 Number of lodges chartered
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Abilene Alden Allen Alma Almena A l t a Vista Alton Altoona Americus Anthony :.. Arcadia Argonia Arkansas City. Arlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica '.. • Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtell
Location.
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No.
Alexander G. T r o t t e r . Henry M . Jones. B e n E . D e Villiers.
Arthur M. Gardner. George E . L o y Walter Winn Marion Hawk Elmer L. N e p t u n e . . I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . M o n d a y o n or b e f o r e ® . , 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y l e t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . ,
George W . H a r r i s o n .
William E. Ham.
E l m e r A. D e B o l t . C h a r l e s W . A. Lcchlcr. Lewis G. Jennings. Joseph F . Davenport. Lewis T h o m a s . C h a r l e s L. L i s t e n . F r e d A. B r o o k s . John T. Rodda. E a r l e G. Wallingford. John E. Henderson. tLarkin N. Martin. tMarcellus W. Short. Bert Pinneo. W i l l i a m S. K e l l y . t C e o r g o S. H a r r i n g t o n . George T . Whitcraft. Frank Barnes Nova H. Brown Morrison R. C o u c h . . . Thomas E. Potter August F. Pohlenz George W . Croft Charles H . Barrett John W. Richardson.. D a v i d . C Rhodes Charles.L. Hixon *Edward L i n d s t r o n . . . . Lawrence E . H a r m e r . F r a n k J, P r i c e W a l t e r R . Black Samuel Y. Curry E d m o n d A. G a s t o n . . .
Secretaries.
R o y G. S h e a r e r . t W i l l i a m S. S t o u t . R o y Grimsley. J e r r y B . Fields. C a r l E . Scbclius. F r e d R. B c t r y .
'Masters.
Alvin E . R e y n o l d s Tilghman B. Jeter Jesse D . S m i t h H e r m a n J. W e r t z b e r g c r . Arch S. R a b o u r n Lewis G. G i p p l e
Communications.
1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y . . . . 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y I s t a n d 3d F r i d a y '. 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y . . . . T u e s d a y on or b e f o r e ® « First Monday I s t a n d 3d T u e s d a y I s t a n d 3d M o n d a y I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . l a t a n d 3d F r i d a y 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y . . . . I s t a n d 3d M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . T u e s d a y on or b e f o r e ® I s t a n d 3d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y
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Harvey Dickerson. 2d and 4th Wednesday.. Ruel V. Butcher 2d and 4th M o n d a y . . . . . William 11. Anderson. . . John T. Reuttcr. 1st and 3rd Tuesday.... John A. Farrell Arnold Buchmann, Jr.' Tuesday on or before®.. Merle R. Colver Frank H. Richards. R a l p h A. .Tohnson. 1st and 3rd Wednesday.. Charles N. Berner Edward B. Powers. 2d and 4th Saturday... . •William C. Mills Frank A. Reid. 1st and 3d Thursday Tapley R. Collins Earnest F. Jacks. 1st and 3d Monday Jesse H. Pearce William R. Powell. 2d and 4th Monday John A. Lcsher •fWilliam L. Marcy. Ist and 3d Wednesday. . •Theodore P . Perry Ray H. Crumly. Carl R. Storer 1st and 3d Friday J. Lawton Stanley. Nick Pepperd 2 d a n d 4 t h Friday Obadiah R. Stilwell. Friday on or before® » . George J. Page 1st and Third Tuesday.. Clayton M. Oxenrider.. . Orin O. Gordon. Ist and 3d Friday Edward M. Thompson.. John R. Forbes. Fred 0 . McCoy. 1st and 3rd Friday Edward L. Pepper 2d and 4th Saturday... . Raymond T. Shanstrom. Joseph H. Conard. Arthur E. Hibbard. 1st and 3d S a t u r d a y . . . . Elmer A. Miller 1st and 3d Friday Clarence H. Garrison. . . William B. I^enny. Ist and 3d Wednesday. . Crosby G. Loomis.. .\.. John T. Glaser. Jordan S. Claiborne. Wed. on or before®'. . . . James Steele Fred Prymek: ist and 3d Monday Thomas E. Stafford
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James H. Robertson. J a m e s S. Russell. C h e a t e r A. C a r t e r William Ford. T r u m a n D . G o r s e l i n e . . . . George B . D e n t . Charles M. Hooker L o y d H . Jewell. Lebbeus D. Walrad. J o h n Q. Wycoff . . F r e d J. H e i d e George P . Leary. John M. Johnson J o h n S. G i b s o n . Thomas W. A n d e r s o n . . . . Larkin B. Davidson. George L . C h a p i n Sophus Nutland. Earl E. Baird Eugene F. Pound. John W. Shaw Camillo W. Jupe. Richard H. Thompson. Enrie F . Beckner J o h n J. S t u b b s . E d w a r d Opie. R o b e r t G. D r a p e r . William W . P a r k e r t E r n s t Heinen. B e n j a m i n J. S h a r r o c k . Don P . Reed. J a m e s M . Phillips H o m e r C. H u n t . Ralph T. Davis David D. Stuart. Fred F. Dreyer J. Willis M a n o n . Willis N . W i n d e r
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115 i Uniontown. 239 Urbana, . . .
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Wakarusa. . Wa-Keeney. Wakefield..' Waldron!... Wallace....
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Summerfield.. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia Syracuse
Name of Lodge.
Shawnee. Trego.... Clay Harper... Wallace. .
Sedgwick. Jefferson. Marshall.
Bourbon. Neosho...
Neosho Leavenworth. Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Woodson.... Butler «.. Doniphan. . .. Reno Montgomery.
Marshall. . Lincoln... Reno Hamilton.
County.
Ist and 3d Saturday. . . . Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or before ®. Monday on or before ®
Ist Monday Ist and 3d Wednesday. . Ist and 3d Thursday.. . .
Sat. on or before ® . . Ist and 3d Saturday.
2d and 4th Friday Sat. on or before® «= . . 1st and 3d Wednesday. Ist and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Thursday. . 1st and 3d Thursday... 1st and 3d M o n d a y . . . . 1st and 3d Tuesday Ist'Mon. and 2d S a t . . . 2d and 4th Saturday... 2d and 4th Friday
2d and 4th Thursday. Thurs. on or before ®. Ist and 3d Tuesday... Ist and 3d Thursday..
Stated Communicationa.
Masters.
Dorr A. Blood William J. Beardwell.. Percy F. Batchelor. . . . Wilber S. Easterly Robert M. Donaldson.
Virgil P. Murray... Arthur E. Warner.
LeeShull Christopher C; Yockey.
Albert E. Neill Edmund H. G e t •Harrison W. Rehkopf. •Allen F. Free Robert C. Caldwell.;. •Clement W. Seely Howard R. Hartman.. Ed A. Shriver Louis L. Strong, J r . . . . Walter Jones
Henry E. Richter.. P. S. Simpson Lewis G'. Wagner.. Robert B. Sawyer.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Concluded
Lewis G. Stahl. John W. Bingham. Claude LeRoy Reed. Clarence A. Hayter. Joe E. Smith.
Eugene S. Talcott. John.C. Burkert. Joseph H, Johnson.
L. Vance Shriver. William A. lies.
Edwin C. Eagles. Merlin C. Harris. tCarl W. Nellis. tEvan Davis. fHenry L. Sherburne. fWilliam.L. Ekcl. ' Elmer E. Kelley. Napoleon L. Rccd. Glenn I. Hackney, Grover King.
Henry D. Maitland. James A. Schilling. Lew W. Coleman. Ben J. Cory.
Secretaries.
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Carl Franklin Hughes Elgie C. Brookeds
William R. Kendall ,
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Saturday on or before®..
Ist and 3d Thursday
1st and 3d Saturday
1st and 3d Wednesday. . .
2d and 4th Wednesday... 2d and,4th Wednesday...
•Edward 0 . Gray
Walter E. Buell
*rtoger C. Tompkins
2d and 4th Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday... William F. March 1st and 3d Tuesday W a d e H . Poe Frank E. Cleland 2d and 4th Tuesday
Tuesday on or before ®...
2d and 4th Thursday. . . . 2d and 4th Monday
Saturday on or before®.. 1st and 3d Wednesday. . . lat and 3d Monday
2d and 4th Wednesday... (For explanation of reference marks see next page.)
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Wellsville Westmoreland....
Wellsville Westmoreland....
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Wendell H. Shaw. tDavid 0 . Watts.
George E. Mitchell.
fBenjamin F. Dunkin.
George B. Conklin. tCHfford 0 . Avey.
Emil L. Marker.
Claude J. Wood. tCleveland Gress.
Gabriel Anderson. Perry E. Miller. Charles Avery Smith. Joseph H. Plummer.
Michael Bauer, Jr.
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MASTERS. No. *Poatoffice Addreates. 2—1121 Spenoe St. 3—1500 Minnesota Ave. 6—615 Massachusetts St. 7—Fort Riley. 9—1001 Connecticut St. 10—303 Delaware. 17—212 West 6th St. 18—213 Main. 50—E. R. No. 6, Topcka. 61—904 West 8th St. 00—718 South Sth St. . 08—2000 South 4th St.
MASTERS. No. *Po8toJjfice Addresses. 214—Scottsville, R. F. D. 224—Quenemo, R. F. D. 225—227 Broadmoor. 233—Cambridge, Kan. 235—Bala, Kan. 260—Sun City, Kan. 261—R. F. D. No. 2, Box 57. 203—R. F. D. No. 1. 271—958 Pacilic. 272—Peoples National Bank Bldg. 303—1416 University Ave. 312—Sublette, Kan. 313—Bendena, Kan. 319—Argonia, Kan. 322—1516 S. 17th St. 333—3942 Hudson. 344—Bala, Kan. 352—Tribune, Kan. 305—Leavenworth, R. No. 2.369—1856 Minnesota Ave. 378—Nashville, Kan. 379—Rose, Kan. '382-Delavah, Kan. 387—Delia, Kan. 392—Olsburg, Kan. 398—R. No. 1. 411—Fall River, Kan., R. F. D.
SECRETARIES. No. ^PostofficG Addresses. 2—P. 0 . Box 125. 3—1504 Central Ave. .0—1244 Tennessee St. 7—Court House. 9—620 Kentucky St. 10—420 Delaware. 16—P. 0 . Box 230. 17—109 West 0th St. 18—P. O. Box 324. 35—512 Shawnee. 45—Box 75. 47—Bronson, R. No. 4. 50—K. R. No. 0, Topeka. 51—1400 Topcka Ave. 54—Merriam, R. R. No. 1. 00—Box 118. 68—811 Kiowa St. 74—116 Clark St. 86—502 Sedgwick Bldg. 90—1219 North Jackson. 96—Bethel, R. F. D. No. 1. 99—Box 255. 102—802 Lincoln. 110—1607 Fuller St. 117—2801 Main St. 158—913 South 7th. 171—Box 553.
SECRETARIES. No. 'fPostoffice Addresses. 185—Hiawatha, R. No. 3. 225—1507 Western Ave. 261—P. O. Box 208. 262—Box 115. 263—R. F. D. No. 2. 270—R. F. D. No. 3. 271—219 North 20th. 272—Court House. 296—Box 26. 303—Scottish Rite Temple. 307 i07 N. Broadway. 308—Raymond, Kan. 312—Sublette. Kan. 322—3500 Ruby Ave. 326—Box 296. 333—35 N. Henning Ave. 365—Leavenworth, R. 11. No. 0. 368—Freeport, Kan. 309—3021 N. 22d St. 385—Basohor. 398—R. No. 1. 400—627 N. Cedar. 388—Box 283.
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Parsons Lodge No. 117.—S. Roy Obencham, Nov. 7, 1918. Hancock Lodge No. S11.~G. P. W. Knuth, Apr. 4, 1918. Glasco Lodge No. ^9$.—Robert P. Morrison, Apr. 24, 1918.
SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1918.
Eldora Lodge No. 25.—Preston E. Diehm, Dec. 28, 1918. Canton Lodge No. /57.—Charles F. Shellhorn, June 4, 1918 (E. A. only).
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207
KANSAS.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES.
Name. Acacia. Active Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Allen Alma Alpha Alta Vista Altoona Americus Anchor Anthem Anthony Apollo Arcadia Arcana Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
No. 9 158 63 114 303 308 335 161 282 357 118 109 224 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 262 164 32 305 234
Location.Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmore. Alta Vista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. Scott. Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonia. Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell.
Barney Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Benedict Benevolent BenHur Bennington Beulah Black D i a m o n d . . . Blue Hill Blue Rapids Blue Valley Boling Bonner S p r i n g s . . . Bourbon..... Brainerd Brook ville Buffalo Burlington Burr Oak ;. . Burrton
279 71 259 173 129 403 98 322 180 291 274 198 169 112 365 366 268 280 209 379 66 178 182
Dighton. Baxter Springs. Beattie. Belle Plaine. Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas City. Bennington. Bunker Hill. Weir. Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Boling. Bonner Springs. Bronson. White Water. Brookville. Buffalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton.
Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase...-. Chautauqua Cherokee Cherry vale Chetopa Circleville Clay Center Clifton
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 119 137 73 20 134 122
Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. ' ' Marion. Hazel ton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Circleville. Clay Center. Clifton.
Name. Climax Clinton Coats Codell Comanche Constellation Coolidge Corinthian Corner Stone Cosmos Council G r o v e . . . . Coyville Crescent Cuba. Cyrus
No. 411 233 394 418 295 95 316 79 219 278 36 57 133 362 288
Location. Climax. Burden. Coats. Codell. Coldwater. Frcdonia. Coolidge. Burlingame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyville. Arkansas City. Cuba. Hope.
Delavan Delaware Delphian Delphos Delta Denison De Soto Devon Dexter Dirigo Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
375 96 44 202 77 372 40 92 156 226 83 151 138 204 374
Delavan. White Church. Garnett. Delphos. Medicine Lodge. Denison. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwight.
Easton Edna Eldora Ellinwood Ellsworth Emerald Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Equity Erie Euclid Eureka Excelsior
45 345 28 217 146 289 205 387 12 413 131 76 101 88 115
Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Ellinwood. Ellsworth. Lakin. Eskridge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Fontana. Erie. Lyndon. Pleasanton. Uniontown.
Fargo Farmers Fidelity Formoso....:.... Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton. .. .â&#x20AC;˘
300 Liberal. 166 Randolph. 108 Eureka. 336 Formoso. 107 Independence. 392 Fostoria. 67 Frankfort. 170 Linn. 337 Frederick. 389 Freeport. 208 Haven. 104 Washington. 210 Fulton.
Galena Galva Gardner Garfield Gaylord Geneseo. Gilead Girard Glasco
194 Galena. 251 Galva. 65 Gardner. 235 Leonardville. 183 Gaylord! 361 Geneseo. 144 Yates Center. 93 Girard. 292 Glasco.
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208
PROCEEDINGS
Name. Glen Elder Godfrey Golden Rule Goodland. Gove City Grairifield Grand View Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypsum City Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony H'irper Hartford Haven Havensville Haviland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hiram Hoisington Holton Holyrood Home Hope Horace...; Horton Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Huron
No. 294 124 90 321 302 "381 376 15 211 232 163 328 120 46 301 185 311 94 206 193 157 34 409 195 314 190 398 Ill 216 35 296 68 331 42 343 89 155 352 326 348 . 327 406 : . . . . 72
Location. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove. Grain 6 eld. Bucklin. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum. Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenworth Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. South Haven. Havensville. Haviland. Hays. Gridley. Tonganoxie. Hepler. Rossville. Hiattville. Hiawatha. Green. Leavenworth. Hoisington. Holton. Holyrood. Centralia. . Howard. Horace. Horton. Hoxie. Hoyt. Hugoton. Huron.
Ionic lola Jamestown. : Jefferson Jennings Jewell Joppa
254 38 227 84 360 11 223
Jamestown. Winchester. Jennings. Jewell. Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Kickapoo Kilwinning Kincaid King David King Solomon . . . . Kiowa Kirwin
307 272 405 102 4 265 338 416 10 293 175
Herington. Kansas City. Kensington. Coffeyville. Potter. Pratt. Kincaid. Chanute. Leavenworth. Greensburgi Kirwin.
LaCrosse LaCygne Lafayette LaHarpe Lake Landmark Lane Larned Latham Lawrence.'
330 61 16 325 50 218 339 167 401 6
LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence.
St. John. lola.
OF THE
February^
Name. Leavenworth Lebanon Lebo Lenexa Lenora Lebti. Lewis.. Lincoln T^indsborg Linwood: Logan Long Island Longton Lotus Luray Lyra...
No. 2 221 152 135 181 340 220 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 153 256
Lincoln'. • • Lindsborg. Linwood, Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey Mackaville Madison. . Mankato Maple City Maple Hill Marmaton Marquette Marysville Mayetta McCracken McDonald. McKinley. McPherson Medicine Valley... Melody Melvern . . : Memphis Meriden Meridian Milan Millbrook Miltonvale Minneapolis Mistletoe Moline Morland Morrill Morton Mound City Moundridge Mountain Slope.. . Mount Hope Mount Moriah... . Mount Vernon.. . . Mount Zion Mulberry Mullihville Mulvane Mundeu Muscotah Mystic Tie
48 371 196 87 342 370 245 353 91 393 58 383 41 172 260 400 22 108 230 126 255 281 242 143 269 267 414 373 258 33 346 186 238 179 145 266 261 399 201 128 116 74
Effingham. Macks ville. Madison. Mankato. Maple City. Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. Marysville. Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. McPherson. Lake City. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Meriden. Elk Falls. Milan. Hill City. Miltonvale. Minneapolis. Conway Springs. Moline. Morland. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Beloit. Nortonville. Mulberry. Mullinville. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtali Narka NatomaT Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton Nickerson Nine Mile Ninnescah Norcatur Norton Norwich
310 349 390 13 27 189 81 142 43 49 230 317 199 319
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. LeRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nickerson. Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
Oak
287
Lebanon.
Z/Ocalion.
Leavenworth. Scandia. Lebo. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis.' •
••
GRAND
1918-19.
LODGE OF
Name. No. Oak Hill 334 Oakley. ~. 253 Occidental 207 Oketo '.. 25 Olathe ;. 19 Olive 350 Olive Branch 212 Onaga. . . .. .'.. . . . 188 Oneida 323 Orient 51 Osage Valley 24 Oskaloosa ' 14' Ottawa 18 Oxford. .• 165
-Location. Oak Hill. . . Oakley. Alton. Oketo. . Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomie. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Oxford.
Pacific... Palestine •. . . Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker Parkerville Parsons Patmos Peace Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star.. .' Pottawatomie Powhattan Prairie Queen Preston Protection Prudence
29 • 127 23 37 290 341 168, 117 97 243 415 184 385 187 367. 130 52 363 176 283 384 100
Humboldt. • Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plainville. Parker. Parkerville. Parsons. El Dorado. Louisburg. Perry. Phillipsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. Marys. Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Columbus.
Quenemo Quinter Randall Reno Republic Ridgeway. Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R. E. Sherman Rosedale Royal Russell
270 410 304 140 123 62 8 159 332 369 333 192 177
Quenemo. • Quinter. Randall. Hutchinson. Republic. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. Kansas City. Rosedale. Lyons. Russell.
Sabetha Saffordville Salem Salina Saltville Samaria Santa Fe Saqui Scammon ;Scottsville Scranton Sedgwick Seneca Severance Sharon Springs Shawnee Signal Siloam Sincerity Smithton Soldier
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 39 313 417 54 141 225 214' .' 1 240
Sabetha. . . Saffordville. . Esbon. Salina. Barnard. . Wilson. Santa Fe. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsville. . . Scranton. Sedgwick. Seneca. • Severance. Sharon Springs. Shawnee. Osage City. Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier.
209
KANSAS.
Name: No. Solomon City 105 Spearville 388 Spivey 347 Spring H i l l . . . 56 St..Bernard 222 . Saint Francis 404 St. Johns 113 St; Thomas .' 306' Stafford'. 252 Star '. . . . 69 Sterling 171 Stbhrville: . . . 368 Sumner 203 Summerfield 354 Sunflower 86 Sutton 85 Sylvan G r o v e . . . . . 359 Sylvia 391 Syracuse ; . . . . 309
Location. Solomon. Spearville. Spivey. Spring Hill. Dodge City.. Saint Francis. Concordia. ". Colby! Stafford. Hanover. Sterling. Bluff City. Caldwell.., Summerfield. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse. ,
Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda, Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrian Tyro
237 149 17 30 55 358 82 213 246 386
McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. , Neosho Falls.-- Severy. Garden City. Tyro.
Union Unity Urbana
7 Junction City. • 273 Clear Water. 239 Urbana.
,Valley Center Valley Falls Vermillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan
364 . Valley .Center;, " 21 Valley Falls. 320 Vermillion. 136 Sedan. 315 Savonburg. 229 Walnut.
Wakarusa 402 Wa-Keeney 148 Wakefield 396 Waldron 377 Wallace 318 Walnut City 215 Walnut Valley 191 -Wamego 75 Washington 5 Wathena 64 Waverly 244 Webb 275 Wellington 150 Wellsville 356 .Western Star.-. . . . 174 W e s t m o r e l a n d . . . . 257 Wetmore 53 White City 380 White Cloud 78 Whiting 250 Wichita 99 Wilmore 412 Wilsey 382 Windom 276 Winfield 110 Woodson -.121 Wyandotte .-. • 3 Xenia Zenda. Zeredatha
47
Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefield. Waldron. .Wallace. • " '• • • Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. • Meade. • • Wellington. Wellsville. Smith Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. White City. White Cloud. , Whiting. Wichita. Wilmore. Wilsey; - ' '• •• - •' Windom. Winfield. Toronto. -Kansas'City.' Xenia.
378 Zenda. 80 Cottdfew'd Falls.
210
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Februaryi
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. Location.
County, Allen
Name.
lola
lola
No, 29 38 325 245 315 212 44 211 338 305 5 158 48 72 4 116
Effingham Potter
Delta
263 278 260 77 217 15 331
Fort Scott Fulton
:
Fulton
268 92 8 210 108 216 28 124 115 47 185 35 326 373 363 159 74 151 97 401 223 30 280
Butler El Dorado White Water Cottonwood Falls
â&#x20AC;¢
Weir
; .
Saffordville
80 395
Olive
355 350 136 71 100 194 351 274 404
1918-19.
GRAND LODGE OF
211
KANSAS.
.LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
Name,
No.
Clark.
Ashland
Ashland
277
Clay..
Clay Center. . Clifton Green Oak Hill WakeHeld
Clay Center. Clifton Highland. . . . Oak Hill Wakefield....
134 122 296 334 396
Cloud.
Clyde Concordia Glasco , Jamestown. . . Miltonvale. . .
Prairie Queen. St. John's. . . . Glasco Jamestown. . . Miltonvale
176 113 292 227 242
Coffey.
Burlington , . . Gridley Lebo LeRoy Waverly
Burlington Hebron Lebo Neosho Waverly
66 314 152 27 244
Comanche.
Coldwater.,. . Protection.. . . Wilmore
Comanche. Protection. Wilmore...
295 384 412
Cowley.
Arkansas City Burden Dexter Maple City Winfield.
Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City. Win6eld... .
133 233 156 342 110
Crawford.
Arcadia Arma Cherokee Girard Hepler McCune Mulberry . . . . Pittsburg Walnut
Arcadia. . Arma. . . . Cherokee. Girard. . . Hepler. . . Temple... Mulberry. Pittsburg. Vulcan...
329 408 119 93 398 237 261 187 229
Decatur.
Jennings Oberlin Norcatur
Jennings Mountain Slope. Norcatur
360 186 317
Dickinson.
Abilene Herington. . . . Hope Solomon
Benevolent. . . K*ansas Cyrus Solomon City .
98 307 288105
Doniphan .
Doniphan Highland Severance Troy Wathena White Cloud:.
Arcana Smithton. . . . Severance Troy Wathena.... White Cloud.
31 1 313 55 64 78
Douglas.
Baldwin Eudora Lawrence Lawrence
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia
Edwards.
Kinsley Lewis
Elk
•.
Elk Falls Grenola Howard Longton.....^.. . Moline
23 83 6 9
Mt. Moriah. Lewis
179 220
Meridian. Canopy.. Hope. . . . Longton..
126 248 155 26 267
Moline...
'212
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
•LIST OP LODGES BY Covi^TYES-^Continued. - I
Location.
County:
Name-. Apollo.". Hays.. .
297 195
Ellsworth Holyrood.. . Wilson
Ellsworth. Holyrood. Samaria..
146 343 298
Finney
Garden. City.,
Tyrian...... .,,
246
Ford......
•Bucklin. . . . . Dodge City.. . Spearville. . .
Grand View. St. Bernard.. Spearville
376 222 388
I'ranklin..
Lano:....... Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Wellsville..:., Williamsburg.
Lane Ottawa Melody. . . McKinley. Wellsville. Anchor... .
339 18 400 41 356 224
Geary... . .
Junction City
Union.
Gove
Gove Grainfield. . Quinter. . . . .•
Gove City. Grainfield. Quinter, . .
302 381 410
Graham. . .
Hill City • Morland... . Cimarron.:. . Ensign. . . . . .
Millbrook. Morland. .
283 414
Preston. Ensign..
283 413
Ellis...-..-.-.-
Ellis Hays
Ellsworth.;
.. Gray
.•.
•. .
Greeley . . .
Horace,.....
Horace..
352
Greenwood
Climax Eureka; . . . . . . Fall River.. . Madison Severy Hamilton.. .
Climax Fidelity Greenwood. . Madison Twin Grove. Hamilton..:.
411 106 163 196 213 301
Hamilton:.
Coolidge...;., Syracuse....
Coolidge. Syracuse,
316 309
..Harper....
Anthony.... Attica.; Bluff City. . . Freeport •Harper. . . . . . . Waldron
Anthony. . Attica Stohrville. Freeport. . Harper,: Waldron,,
200 262 368 389 206 377
Harvey .
Burrton..... Halstead.... Newton...... Sedgwick.. . .
Burrton. . Halstead, Newton., Sedgwick..
182 46 142 139
Haskell....,
Santa-Fe.-...
Santa F e .
312
Hodgeman-.
Jetmore....-.
Alpha
.Jackson;. .-.
Circleville. . . Denison Holton Hoyt........ Mayetta...;. Netawaka. . . Soldier :. -Whiting.: .
Circleville. Denison., , Holton Hoyt....;. Mayetta.,. Polar Star, Soldier.... •Whiting...
282 '20 372 ..42 ^327 393 130 240 250
1918-19.
GRANP_ LODGE OP
KANSAS.
213
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;-Continued: County..
No.
Jefferson.
Meriden......... Nortonville...... Oskaloosa McLouth Valley F a l l s . . . . . . Winchester Perry
Meriden Mt. Zion '.. Oskaloosa. . . . Lyra! Valley Falls.., Jefferson Perry
236 266 14 256 21 84 415
Jewell.
Burr Oak Esbon Formosa Jewell Mankato Randall
Burr Oak Salem Formoso Jewell Mankato..... Randall
178 228 336 11 87 304
Johnson.
De Soto..,. .-. Edgerton' Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill
De S o t o . . . . . . Edgerton Gardner Lenexa , Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill...
40 127 65 135 19 54 56
.'
Kearny.,.
Lakin
Emerald.
289
Kingman.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda.'.
Ninnescah.. . . Norwich Spivey Zenda
230 319 347 378
Kiowa. .
Greensburg Haviland Mullinville
Kiowa Haviland.'. .-. . Mullinville
293 409 399 73 345 218 63 117
Labette.
.. .
Chetopa '.. Edna: Mound Valley Parsons
Chetopa Edna Landmark.. . . Adams. . .'. . .-. Parsons
Lane..
Dighton
Barney.......
279
Leavenworth.
BoUng .. . Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoxie
Boling Easton Hancock.". . / . Nine M i l e . . . . Leavenworth.. King Solomon Hiram ; Linwood Henri
365 45 311 49 2 10 68 241 190
Lincoln.
Barnard Lincoln Sylvan G r o v e . . . .
Saltville Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
59 154 359
Linn.
Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotu3 La Cygne Mound City. . Parker Eureka
286 61 33 341
Logan^
Oakley
Oakley
Oswego
Lyon..
Allen: Araericus Emporia Hartford
Allen'..-.... ; . . Americus Emporia. . .'.',' Hartford
88 253 335 109 12 193
214
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Marion.
Florence Marion Peabody
Advance Center Halcyon
114 147 120
Marshall.
Axtell Beattie Blue Rapids. . Frankfort Irving Marysville.... Oketo Summerfield. . Vermillion... . Waterville.. . .
Axtell Beattie Blue Rapids. . Frankfort ; Blue Valley... Marysville Oketo Summerfield. . Vermillion. . .-. Sutton
234 259 169 67 112 91 25 354 320 85.
McPherson.
Canton Galva McPherson. . . Moundridge... Windom Marquette Lindsborg....
Canton Galva McPherson. . . Moundridge. . Windom Marquette.... Lindsborg....
197 251 172 346 276 358 397
Meade.
Meade Plains Fontana Louisburg.... Osawatomie... Paola
275 367
Mitchell.
Beloit Cawker City.. Glen E l d e r . . . . Simpson Scottsville. . . .
Webb Plains Equity Peace Osage Valley.. Paola Mt. Vernon... Cawker City.. Glen Elder Sincerity Scottsville. . . .
Montgomery.
Caney..Cherryvale Coffeyville Elk City Independence. Tyro
Cahey Cherry vale. . . Keystone Carson Fortitude.' Tyro
324 137 102 132 107 386
Morris.
Council Grove Delavan Dwight Parkerville.... White City. . . Wilsey
Council Grove, Delavan Dwight...:... Parkerville.... White City. . . Wilsey
36 375 374 168 380 382
Nemaha.
Centralia. . . . ; Corning Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
Home Nemaha Oneida.'. Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
89 13 323 162 39 53
Neosho.
Chanute Erie. . ; Thayer Urbana Chanute
Cedar Erie-' Thayer Urbana King D a v i d . . .
103 76 149 239 416
Ness. ..
Ness City
Walnut Valley
191
Norton
Almena Lenora Norton
Naphtali Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Miami.
131 243 24 37 145 125 294 214 249
1918-19.
GRAND
LODGE OF
KANSAS.
215
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Osage.
Burlingame. . . Carbondale. . . Lyndon Melvern Osage City Overbrook.. . , Quenemo Scranton
Corinthian.. • Carbondale. Euclid Melvern,.. . Signal Ridgeway... Quenemo. . . Scranton. . .
79 70 101 22 141 62 270 407
Osborne.
Alton Downs Natoma Osborne
Occidental. Downs.... Natoma... Saqui
207 204 390 160
Ottawa.
Bennington. . . Delphos Minneapolis. .
Bennington. . Delphos Minneapolis.
180 202 143
Pawnee
Lamed
Lamed.
167
Phillips,
Kirwin Logan Long Island... Phillipsburg...
Kirwin Logan Long Island. Phillipsburg.
175 264 231 184
Pottawatomie.
Emmett Fostoria Havensville.. . Onaga St. M a r y s . . . . Wamego Westmoreland
Emmett Fostoria Havensville.. . . Onaga Pottawatomie.. Wamego Westmoreland.
387 392 34 188 52 75 257
Pratt
Coats Pratt Preston
Coats Kilwinning. Rob Morris.
394 265 332
KawUns ....*.
Atwood...... McDonald... .
Atwood... , • McDonald.
164 383
Reno
Arlington Haven Hutchinson. . . Nickerson.... Syivia Turon
Cable Friendship. Reno..... Nickerson. , Sylvia Turon
299 208 140 43 391 358
Republic.
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Republic Scandia
Belleville. Cuba Munden.. Narka Republic. Lebanon..
129 362 128 349 123 221
Rice.
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Little River... Lyons Sterling
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone. Royal Sterling
3oa
Riley.
Leonardville.. Manhattan. . . Randolph Riley
Garaeld.., Lafayette. Farmers.. . Aahlar.. . .
..
247" 337 361 219> 192 17X 235 "16 .166 2f44
216
- PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
L I S T OP LODGES.BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.Location.
County.
Name.
No.
Rooka
Plainville, Stockton; Codell....
Paradise Newahcuba". Codell
290 189 418
Rush../..
LaCrosse McCracken.. Rush Center.
LaCrosse McCracken, . Walnut City.
330 58 215
Russell.. .
Bunker Hill. Lucas Luray Russell
Beulah. . . Blue Hill. Luray... . Russell.. .
291 198 153 177
Saline...
Brookville. Gypsum . . Salina
Brookville.... Gypsum City. Salina
209 328 60
Scott
Scott City.
Anthem.
284
Sedgwick
Cheney Clearwater Mount Hope.. Valley Center. Wichita Wichita Wichita
Morton Unity Mount Hope.. Valley Center. Sunflower Wichita Albert Pike. . .
258 273 238 364 86 99 303
Seward...
Liberal.
Fargo
300
Shawnee.
Auburn.. . Dover Rossville. . . Silver Lake. Topeka. . . . Topeka..... Topeka Topeka Wakarusa. .
Auburn Dover Hesperian.... Lake Topeka Orient .. Golden Rule. Siloam Wakarusa. . .
32 138 111 50 17 51 90 225 402
Sheridan
Hoxie
Hoxie....
348
Sherman
Goodland.
Goodland.
321
Smith.. .
Gaylord Kensington. . . Lebanon Smith Center.
Gaylord Kensington. . . Oak Western Star.
183 405 287 174
Stafford.
Macksville. Stafford St. J o h n . . . .
Macksville.... Stafford Ionic
371 252 254
Stevens.
Hugoton; .
Hugoton. . . .
406
Sumner.
Argonia. Belle Plaine Caldwell.;.. Conway Springs. Milan.. Mulvane Oxford.......... South Haven Wellington
Argonia Belle Plaine. Sumner Mistletoe.... Milan Mulvane. . . . Oxford Haven Wellington. .
285 173 -203 269 255 201 165 157 150
^Thomas.
Colby......
St. Thomas..
306
Trego...
Wa-Keeney.
Wa-Keeney..
14S
1918-19.
GRAND : County.
LODGE OP
217;
KANSAS.
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIES—Concluded. Location.
Maple Hill
No.
Name.
161 357 205 370
Maple Hill
318 417 Star
232 226 69 170 104
•
340 118 403 379 57 95 94 81
Buffalo
'"' "
New Albany Gilead
Roger E. Sherman White Church
-. .
82 121 144 366 3 271 272 322 369 385 333 96
Bluff City
Location.
Leavenworth Lecompton
Location.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
1857 ; i 18G0 i 1899 1 1868 ; 1857 : 1878 1884 1868 1885 ' 1896 ' 1903 ;
Leavenworth
Adelpha Geary
County.
1887 1898 1904
1881 1884
1900
9 Oct. 19, 1857
Bluff City
337 Feb. 18, 1891 313 Feb. 20, 1889
1867 1891 1887 1859 1860 1861
Shawnee
Auraria
15, 18, 16, 18, 16, 15,
Chartered.
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. 37 Oct.
62 253 285 26 30
No,
Remarka.
Jan. 3, 1912 Oct. 14, 1861 Oct. 21, 1863
Oct. 21, 1869
Charter Surrendered.
/Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge \No. 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
Remarks.
/Dropped from roll account organizaItion Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. Oct. 16, 1867 fDisp. issued as Big Springs Lodge, but Iname afterwards changed to Shawnee. (Consolidated w i t h Westmoreland \Lodge No. 257, May 18, 1894. Feb. 18, 1897
Charter Revoked.
fNo meetings were held,, and dispensation was returned to the \Grand Master.
fDlapeneation was returned to Grand Master, with a statement jthat owing to the lodge being located so near Auraria Lodge, it [was deemed best to have but one lodge.
(Master reported that no meetings had been held, and owing to {absence of members, and need of suitable room, dispensation was Ireturned.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT).
1870
1868 1858
1859
Diap. Rev'k'd.
Americus
Name.
Pottawatomie... Wheaton
Leavenworth....
1860
1866
1863 '
Coffey
Name.
Diap. Ret'd.
County.
Di8p. Issued.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
to
to â&#x20AC;¢
o
i I
o
00
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
34 Oct. 501 Oct.
Golden City Triune High Prairie Ida
Indianola..,
Calvary....
Brown Leavenworth. Republic
Shawnee.
Leavenworth.
Golden City. Hiawatha. •. .• High Prairie. Ida
Indianola.
Leavenworth. 20 Oct. 13 bet.
Landmark..
Lecompton.
Leavenworth.
Douglas
Leavenworth.,
^ecompton. ..
•
Oct. 34 216 25 170
Alpha
Fort Gibson.
1
Oct.
Hising Sun..
Bourbon.
Fort Scott.
Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
67 Oct. 301 Feb.
Frankfort... Lily
Charter Surrendered.
Charter Revoked. Remarks.
17, 10, 22, 18, 18, 21, 20, 22, 18, 21,
issued direct by Grand Lodge Feb. 19, 19031 Charter 1898 February 17, 1898. 189o| Sept. 21, 18901 Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge No. 1874 ,124, March 20, 1894. 1876 , 1883 1886 Jan. 17, 1894 fConsohdated with Halcyon Lodge No. 1874 1120, Oct. 18, 1876. 1870; Mar. 22, 18791 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 1858' Oct. 21, 1803 Feb. 10, 1910 1894 Records fail to show county in which 16, 1860 Oct. 21, 1803 lodge was located, but supposed to be in Jackson. 20, 1868 Oct. 18, 1870 Consolidated with Bluff City. Lodge 15, 1888 ,No. 313, June 18, 1892. 'Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8, and name changed to Rising Sun 17, 1865 ,Lodge No. 8. Dropped from roll account organiza16, 1872 ^tion Grand Lodge Ind. Ter. in 1878. , 'Dropped from roll account organiza16, 1860 tion Grand Lodge Colorado in 1862. 22, 1883 Dec. 17, 18831 18, 1859 Dec. 17, 1892| 18, 1876 Dec. 17, 1881 Location changed to Silver Lake Oct. 21, 1862 Oct. 17, 18771 21, 1868. Name changed to Great Light Oct. 20, 1869. Consolidated with King Solomon Lodge 10, 1800 No. 10, Oct. 18, 1876. Dispensation i s s u e d a s Landmark Locige, but charter issued in name of 16, 1807 Oct. 19, 1870| ^St. John's Lodge. 18, 1858 Oct. 17, 18651
Chartered
20 Oct.
325 325 153 164 104 148, 87 152| 12 353'
No.
Elk Creek..
Bluff City. . Bucklin Cato. Cedar Vale. Myrtle Whitewater. Ashlar '. Composite.. Emporia. . . Enterprise..
Name.
Marshall. Harper...
Harper Ford Crawford.... Chautauqua. Chautauqua. Butler Douglas Wyandotte. ., Breckenrid^e., Dickinson...
County.
Frankfort. Freeport..
Elk City.
Bluff C i t y . . Bucklin. . . . Cato. Cedar Vale. Cedar Vale. Clifford Clinton Edwardsville. EmporiaEnterprise...
Location.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Continued.
to
a.
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128 Oct.
Osage Valley
Ottawa
Miami
Lincoln Paris Perry Owen A. Bassett Pomona Richfield. John H. Brown.. Mt. Moriah Saratoga '... . Perfect Square. . Seneca:
Miami. . .
Franklin.
Coffey...
Miami. . .
Atchison.. Linn.. Jefferson. , Crawford. Franklin.. Morton... Saline....
Pratt Osage....'..., Nemaha Leavenworth. Miami Miami
Osawatomie....
Ottawa
Ottumwa..
Paola....;
Pardee.. . Paris...... Perry ville. Pittsburg.. Pomona... Richfield. . Salina. . . .
Salt Lake City. Saratoga Scranton Seneca Springdale Stanton Stanton
Springdale Stanton Zion... -
Ottumwa
24 Oct.
Valley.;...; Valley Astra Mission 1882 Mar. 6, 1887 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 1870 Jan. 19, 1897
1867
70 Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
21, 1808 18, 1886 22, 1883 18, 1863 15, 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 18, 1859 19, 1871 Sept. 15, 1883
216 Feb. 22, 1894
138 Oct. 16, 1872 Nov. 16, 1901 303 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 17, 1892
Feb. 17, 1904
. •
'Consolidated with Lawrence Lodge No. .0, Oct. 18, 1876. "
142, J u n o 28, 1901.
Dropj^ed "from roll' account" brgahiza"* tion Grand Lod^e of Colorado in 1802: Consolidated with Newton Lodge No.
Oct. 21, 1863 No record of disp'n having been issued.
Consolidated with Salina Lodge No. 60, ,April 29, 1907. Dropped from roll account organiza,tion Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872.
/Consohdated with Pittsburg Lodge No. 1187, July 29, 1911.
Feb. 17, 1892 Feb. 20, 1908 Oct. 20. 1875
Oct. 21, 1802 Oct.. 18, 1871 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 17, 1877
Oct.
Oct.
11 Oct.
216 220 39 152 18 108
First disp'n issued Apr. 7, 1864, was re-
(Disp'n issued as Osawatomie Ludgo, Oct. 21, 1863 (but chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. 18, 1859 'Consol. with Franklin Lodge No. 18, 17, 1872 Nov. 24,1900, as Ottawa Lodge No. 18. Charter was revoked Oct. 21, 1803, but 18, 1858 Oct. 18, 1871 restored Oct. 16, 1860. Consolidated with Paola Lodge No. 37, 21, 1874 Oct. 18, 1870. Dispensation issued as Lincoln" Lodge, 21, 1868 Oct. 17, 1871 but chartered as CenterLodge: • • "
Oct. 10, Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Oct. 20,
Magnolia
Douglas.. Douglas.. Osage.... Neosho...
231 Feb. 20, 1884 30 30 363 92
1, 1896
/Consolidated with Keystone Lodge N o . U02, March 22,' 1918:
Feb. 19, 1885 Dec. 5, 1888 called by G .-.M.-. ; second Sept. 27,1804 • Oct; 16, 1879 Dec. 6, 1894 Feb. 21,-1895 Feb. 17, 1881 Jan. 13,1888 Oct. 19, 1871 Oct: 10, 1860 Oct. 20, 1875 Feb. 15, 1888 Oct. 17, 1807 Name changed in 1870 to Ionic'I^odgc. Oct. 21, 1869 Oc't."i8,'i879
36 Oct. 15, 1861
253 180 192 86 43 58 77
315 Feb. 20, 1889 Jan.
123 Oct. 17, 1872
Harvey...
Lincolnville..... . Phoenix Louisburg; Lyons Evergreen. Monticello Mt. Pleasant Neosho Rapids... Nevada
Liberty
N. Lawrence... N. Lawrence... Olivet Osage Mission..
Montgomery. Marion...... McPherson.. Miami Rice Labette...._ . Johnson Atchison. . . Lyon
Newton
Nevada C i t y . . .
Liberty •..:.: Lincolnvillc.... Lindsborg..... Louiaburg Lyons Montana Monticello Mt. Pleasant... Neosho Rapids.
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Location.
County.
Vir( Wa Winfiold..
• I
•
Cowley
Timber Ridge Trading Post . . . Twin Falls Greenwood. ;
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No. 18, 17, 21, 16, 19, 20, 19, 20,
1858 1867 18C3 1879 1885 1804 1890 1889 Aug. 5, 1895
Jan. 24, 1902
Oct. 21, 1874 Jan. 0, 1887 Dec. 10, 1906
Charier Surrendered.
Feb. 18, 1885
• Charier . .Revoked.
(DEFUNCT)—Concluded.
Chartered.
Tecuniseh 15 Oct. 59 Oct. ' Bloom'g G r o v e . . . . 41 Oct. Olive •.. 181 Oct. Ark 243 Feb. 43 Dec. Walton. 323 Feb. Winfield 58 Feb.
Name.
CHARTERED LODGES
/Consol. with Adelphi Lodge No. 110, lFeb.19,1903, as Winfield Lodge No.UO.
[Dropped froni roll account organizaItion Grand Lodge of Montana in 1860.
Remarks.
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PROCEEDINGS
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February,
GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama Arizona
G E O R G E A. BEAUCHAMP GEORGE J. ROSKBUGE
Arkansas.
F A Y HEMPSTEAD
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
JOHN WHICHFR C H A R L E S H . JACOBSON G E O R G E A. K I E 3 H A R R Y J. G U T H R I E
Districtof Columbia..ARVINE W . JOHNSTON . Florida Georgia Idaho
Montgomery. .Tucson.
Little Rock. San Francisco. Denver. '. Hartford. Wilmington.
Washington.
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F . BAKER GEORGE E . K N E P P E R
Jacksonville. Macon.. Boise.
Camp Point.
Illinois
ISAAC C U T T E R
Indiana
CALVIN W^ P B A T H E R
Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R . PARVIN
Cedar Rapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
.ALBERT K . WILSON D A V E JACKSON J O H N A. D A VILLA CHARLES B . D A V I S . GEORGE COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
.Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B. WINSOR
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota
JOHN FISHBL
St. Paul.
Mississippi
FREDERICK GORDON SPEED
Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey
JOHN R . PARSON CORNELIUS H E D G E S , J R FRANCIS E . W H I T E EDWARD D . VANDEBLIETH HARRY M . C H E N E Y ISAAC C H E R R Y
Vicksburg.
New Mexico
A L P H E U S A. K E E N
New York
ROBERT J. K E N W O R T H Y
N o r t h Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
W. W . W I L L S O N WALTER L . STOCKWELL. J. H . BROMWELL W M . M . ANDERSON... .â&#x20AC;¢.
Oregon Pennsylvania
JAMES F . R O B I N S O N J O H N A. P E R R Y
Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island S o u t h Carolina South D a k o t a
S. P E N R O S E WILLIAMS O. F R A N K H A R T CHARLES L . BROCKWAY.
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
St. Louis. Helena. . Omaha. Reno. Concord. 143 E S t a t e St.,
Trenton. Albuquerque.
Masonic Hall, New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. '.Oklahoma City.
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Tennessee.
STITH M . CAIN
Nashville.
Texas Utah
W. B . PEARSON FREEMAN A. M C C A R T T
Waco. Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia
HENRY H . ROSS CHARLES A. N E S B I T T
Burlington. Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER TYLER
Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
J O H N M . COLLINS. . ; W M . W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Lander.
Alberta S. Y. TAYLOR British C o l u m b i a . . . . W. A. D E W O L P - S M I T H
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada Chile
W M . M C G R E G O R LOGAN Hamilton. M A N U E L GUZMAN M A T U R A N A . . . . Casilla 2867,
Costa Rica, C. A
TOMAS SOLEY G
P. O. Box 1047,
Cuba
JOSE MARTI
Havana.
England
P . COLVILLE SMITH
Ireland
H . E . FLAVELLE
Freemason Hall, London. Freemason Hall, Dublin.
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
Santiago. San Jose.
Winnipeg.
Mexico (York G.-.L.-.) W A Y N E A. W H I T E
P . O. Box 1986, Mexico City.
New Brunswick
J. T W I N I N G H A R T T
S t . John.
New South Wales
ARTHUR H ^ BRAY
Sydney.
New Zealand
MALCOLM NICCOL
Auckland.
Nova Scotia
THOMAS MOWBRAY
Halifax.
Peru
BENJAMIN P E R E Z TREVINO
Lima.
Philippine Islands. . . N E W T O N C . COMPORT
P . O . Box 990, M a -
Prince" E d w a r d I s l . . . W A L T E R P . D O U L L Puerto Rico J O S E G ; TORRES
nila. Charlottetown. San J u a n .
Quebec Queensland
WALTER C . HAGAR CHARLES H . H A R L E Y
Montreal. Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J. SANCHEZ W. B . T A T E . ,
San Salvador. Regina.
Scotland
DAVID R B I D
Edinburgh.
South AustraUa
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER
Adelaide.
Tasmania
J O H N HAMILTON
Hobart.
Victoria
CHARLES JAMES BARROW
Melbourne.
Western Australia. . . J. D . STEVENSON
Perth.
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OF TU'E' •
February,
GRAND REPEESENTATIVES'OF-THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Alabama.
R.'. W.'. J O H N P H I L I P M E L V I N . . . . . .Tuscaloosa.
Alberta..'.. R.-. W.'. S. J. B L A I R .Cailgary. Arizona. . . ; . R.'. W.'. JAMES H . B A R R E T T . . . . ' . . ' . .Douglas. Arkansas R.'. W.'. LOTJIS BATJERLBIN . . . . . . . . . . Cainden. British Columbia. ..'. R.'. W.". S. N ! J A B B E T . . .Vancouver.
.-
Chile
R.". W.'. M A X I M I A N O F L O R E S
Santiago,
Canada
R.-. W.-.W. G. R E I D
Casilla 2895. Hamilton.
Colorado.'.,:.
R.-. W.-. W I L L I A M H . SANPORD. .
. .Denver.
-
C o n n e c t i c u t ; . . . . " . . . R . - . W.".ISAIAH B A K E R , J R . . . . . . . . . .Hartford. Costa R i c a . !.. . . . . R . ' . W.\ ADOLPO CANAS •. . . . .San Jose. C u b a . ' . ' . - . ' . . . . . . : . ..Ri'.W.'. F E L I X V. PRBVAL Havana. Delaware.."
R.'. W.'. A. VICTOR H U G H E S
District of Columbia..R.'. W.-.T. J O H N N E W T O N . . T. . .'. ' England .. ..: Florida.:. Georgia
'. ... . .R.'. W . \ H A R R Y B . M I N I U M .' R.'. W.'. H E N R Y B A N K S
Wilmington.
.
•. : Washington, . M a s . Temple. •. .Jacksonville. L a Grange.
I d a h o . .-. .'. ..R.-. W.-.SHEBMAN M . C O F F I N . : . . - . . .Boise City. Illinois... . M . ' . W . ' . G E O R G E M . MOULTON Chicago. I n d i a n a . . . . . . : . . , . . R.". W.'. W I L L I A M RIDLEY ; . . . . . . . . . Corydon. Ireland'.;.
.••.; •.'. . . . R . \ W . \ A E T H U B WILLIAMSON. . •'. . ^Dublin.
Louisiana.'.'•.•.'.-'.;. . . . R . \ W . ' . H B N B Y S . W E S T O N Shreveport. •Maine.. ..'.•. '•. •. . . .R.'.W.'. A R C H I E L . TALBOT. . . ..-.•. •. .Lewiston. Manitoba..';.. .
. :, R.". W . \ J A B E Z M I L L E R
. . : . Winnipeg.
M a r y l a n d . . . . . , ..R.'. W.". JACOB ROHBBACK .Frederick. Mexico (York G . ' . L / . ) R.'. W.'. G E O B G B GASTEN BERGMAN. . Mexico C i t y . • Michigan. . . . . . .'. . . .R.'. W . ' I W M . H . GALLAGHER. . . . . . . C a r o .
M i n n e s o t a . . . . . . . . . . R . ' . W . ' . C A L V I N L . BROWN. . . . - . ; ; . . S t . Paul. Mississippi..:. R.*. W . ' . E L L I O T P A R K E R Houston. M i s s o u r i . . . . . ;.!-'.. . .M.". W.'. WILLIAJIJ F . K U H N . . . . . . . .Kansas City. M o n t a n a . . . . . . . . ; . . R . - . W . ' . S A M U E L M . N Y E . . . . . . . . . .Livingston. Nebraska
'.
. .R.'. W.'. J A M E S P . A. BLACK
.Hastings.
N e v a d a . ; . . . . ; . ! • . . .R.-.W.'. CHARLES A; THOMPSON Pioche. • New'Brunswick. . . ..R.'. W . ' . G E O R G E R . ' S A N G S T E R . . . . . .Moncton. New H a m p s h i r e . . ; . .R.-. W . ' . M I L L A B D F . Y O U N G
.-.Littleton.
N ew J e r s e y ; . . . - . . . . R.'. W.'. C H A R L E S P E B K I N S RTJSS . . . . Elizabeth.
. N e w South W a l e s . . ; .R.-.W.'."ALFRED J . BURBIDGB Sydney. ' New Y o r k . . . . . . . . . . R . ' . W.'.ED'WARI) D : ' S A b L B R f . . . . . . . . B r o o k l y n . - ' ' New Z e a l a n d . . . . . •. . .R.-.-W.-'^FREbERic C. B . B I S H O P . ; ; . Christchurch. ' N o r t h CaroUiia:!^;. . .-R.-.W.'.M. C: S: NOBLES.-V-. ';. •..'. iChapel Hill. "^ North Dakota R.-. W . ' . H A N S A. M O B Churchs Ferry.
1918-19.
Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
'. . R / . W / . J O H N G . M I T C H E L L R.-. W.-. W. H . STOUTT M.'. W.'. SHERMAN P . LARSH R.". W.'. W A L T E R O . H A I N E S
225
'.Halifax. Uhrichsville. Tecumseh. Portland.
Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands. . ,R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . TAYLOR Manila. Prince Edward I s l . . . R.'. W.: NATHANIEL M A C L A K E N . . . . Montague. Puerto Rico R.". W.".FEDERICO VALL-SPINOSA. . . .San J u a n . Quebec
R.'. W.'. EDWARD A. E V A N S
Quebec.
Queensland Rhode Island
R.'.W.'.JAMES C . ROBERTS. . R.'. W.'. J O H N R . D E N N I S
Brisbane. . Providence. :
Salvador
R.'. W.". CARLOS D'AUBUISSON
San Salvador.
Saskatchewan
R.\ W.'. GARNET COOMBS
Prince Albert.
Scotland
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM BLACK
Wellside,
South Australia South Carolina South D a k o t a Tasmania Tennessee
R.'. W.'. A. E. GIPFORD . R.'. W.'. ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS R.". W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN R.-.W.-.P. T. R U T T M.'.W.'.C. A. GOODLOE.
Texas
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM CLARK
Jefferson.
Utah
R . \ W.'. ARTHUR C . W H E R R Y
Salt L a k e City.
Vermont
R . \ W.'. H E N R Y H . R O S S
Burlington.
Victoria
R.-.W.-. JAMES E V A N S .
48 Elizabeth S t . Melbourne..
Virginia Washington
. R.'. W.'. H E N R Y M . B O Y K I N R.'. W.". W A L T E R J. THOMPSON
Western Australia. . . R . ' . W . ' . F R E D S . F I N C H West Virginia Wisconsin
R . ' . W . " . J O H N M . COLLINS R.'.W.'. DAVID HABLOWE
Falkirk. ' . Adelaide. Charleston. Castlewood. Alamo.
Richmond. â&#x20AC;¢ Tacoma.
Bedford St., East Fremantle. Charleston. Milwaukee.
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PROCBEDINOS
OP THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Alabama W/.JoHN M . KiNKEL Hutchinson. W.". G E O R G E D . A D A M S Salina. Alberta W . ' . F B E D H. STDCKET Wichita. Arkansas W / . W. A M B B B U R N E T T .OberUn. • Arizona W.'. AARON H . CONNETT.. Great Bend; British Columbia California .M. W . ' . W M . E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N . . .Garden City. W.'.HUGH B . DAVIS Towanda. Canada Chile. W.'. G E O R G E G E T T Y " Syracuse. W.'. L A U R E N D . R I G G Leon. Colorado M . W.'. THOMAS L . B O N D Salina. Connecticut..... Cuba W.'. J O H N D . G O B B U T T Holton. W.*.ELMER S . N A N C E Oswego. . Delaware Ellsworth. District of Columbia..M/. W . ' . E D W . W . W E L L I N G T O N Topeka. England .R.". W / . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N Florida....:.? W.'. E L M E R F . S T R A I N Topeka. W/. HARRY E . B E S T Manhattan. Georgia Idaho W / . W M . G . KBLLE'Y . Horton. W / . R O B E R T T R E A T P A Y N E . . . .Ellis. Illinois. . Coffeyville. Indiana. . ' . W.". W I L L I A M H . T E S T E R Ireland M.-, W.'.OwEN J. WOOD . . . - . . . : . . . .Topeka. W.'. H O M E R T . H A R D E N Wichita. Louisiana. . Chanute. Maine .R.". W.'. H U G H P . F A R B B L L Y Manitoba W.*. J O H N A. F E B R B L L Sedan. Maryland W.'^ MosES H . C O L E Harper. Mexico (York G.-.L.-.) Michigan W. G E O B G E T . M O H E B A C H E B . . Marysville. F t . Leavenw'th. Minnesota W; E Z R A B . . F U L L E R Newton. Mississippi w.-.. J O H N C . E L Y Missouri M / w.-. P E R R Y M . H O I S I N G T O N Newton. Montana Lawrence. W.' . E D W I N H . VARNUM Hiawatha. Nebraska M." w.-•.WILLIAM I. S T U A R T Nevada w. '.ARTHUR N . R O C H E S T E R T r i b u n e . New Brunswick •.. . E m p o r i a . w.-,. H A B B Y E . P E A C H Ellsworth. New Hampshire w '.A. SIDNEY C H A S E New Jersey El Dorado. W.' . J O H N M . P L E A S A N T New South W a l e s . . . . Seneca. w.-. H E B B E B T E . J E N K I N S New York M.' w. . M A U B I C E L . S T O N E Wamego. Atchison. New Zealand w. ' . F R A N K E . D A V I S N o r t h Carolina M.' w. . A L E X . A. S H A B P Topeka. Wichita. North D a k o t a . . . . . . . w. '. B B U C E G B I F F I T H Galena. N o v a Scotia. . . .• w. '. J O H N M C C U L L A G H
Ohio
w •. J O S E P H D . F E L L
Concordia,
1918-19.
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227
Oklahoma . M / . W.- . C H A B L E S E . LOBDELL Great Bend. Oregon W. '. C H A B L E Y B . E E S K I N E Cimarron. Pennsylvania System not recognized. Abilene. Philippine Islands. . . W-'- F B A N C I S S . BLAYNEY Washington. Prince Edward I s l . . . W.' . J. H A B R Y B A E L E Y Lawrence. Puerto Rico M.-. W.'' . W I L L I A M L . BUBDICK Quebec W.''.CHABLBS W . M I L L E B , S B . . . H a y s C i t y . Queensland M.-.W:- . E L E I C K C . COLE Great Bend. Rhode Island R.-. W. W M . F R A N K M A B C H Lawrence. Leavenworth. Saskatchewan W •.EDWARD W . W A Y N A N T Scotland W.' . H A E V B Y O . D A V I S Anthony. South Australia W .-.RICHABD W . E V A N S Dodge City. South Carohna W.''. R O B E R T J. M C F A B L A N D . . . . K a n s a s C i t y . South D a k o t a . . . W.' . C H A R L E S A . LOUCKS Lakin. Tasmania R.'. W.'. B E N S . P A U L E N Fredonia. Tennessee W.' . E A B L B . H O P P B B Ness City. Yates Center. Texas M.-.W. -. G I L E S H . LAMB Utah . W.'-. H A B V E Y C . LIVEBMOBE . . . . Olathe. Vermont M.-. W.-- . H E N R Y P . M A S O N Garden C i t y . Victoria W.'•.ALFRED A. R O D G E E S : .Topeka. Virginia M.'. W.''. C H A R L E S J W E B B Topeka. Washington W.'-. STANFORD M . SMABT Zenda. Wichita. Western Australia. . .M.'.W.''. T H O M A S G . F I T C H West Virginia W.' . J O H N W . N E I L S O N Concordia. Wisconsin M.". W.-•. M A B I O N K . BBUNDAGE . . . . Russell.
(ll
APPOI TIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 191 .
FRANCIS '. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplbin; (2) J CHN l\lcCULLAOH, Grand Senior Deacon ; (3 RICHARD W. EV.<NS, Grand Junior Deacon; (4 ) LECNA RD C. flOHR, Grand Marshal; (5) HUOB W . GILL, Grand word Bear r; (6) WILLIAM A. GAUVIN, Grand Senior Steward; (7) Os All A. BROWN, Grand Junior Steward; (8) BERTMAN H. HOCKETT, Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. A>lER BUR~""TT, Grand Tyler.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH —OF—
M.-.W.-. W I L L I A M I. S T U A R T , GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN KANSAS, FEBBUARY 21, 1918, to FEBBDAET 20, 1919.
W I L L I A M INGRAM STUART was born J a n u a r y 25, 1861, a t Ridgeway, H a r d i n C o u n t y , Ohio, t h e son of T H O M A S a n d E L I Z A (SALKELD) STUART.
On t h e paternal side of Scotch lineage, a n d on t h e maternal side of English Quaker ancestry. T h e STUARTS came t o America in t h e early eighteenth century a n d the SALKELDS came from England t o Pennsylvania in 1700. . He was educated in t h e common schools of Ohio, and when seventeen years of age removed t o Thayer County, Nebraska, where he resided for two a n d one-half y e a r s ; then removed to Doniphan County, Kansas, where h e resided until 1912; h e then came t o Hiawatha, Kansas, where he still lives; was admitted to practice law in 1886, a n d commenced t h e practice of his profession; was elected a n d served as a member of t h e Kansas Legislature of 1897; in 1898 was elected District Judge of t h e Twenty-second Judicial District of Kansas, and re-elected in 1902, 1906, 1910, 1914, and 1918; and when h e shall have served out his present term as.District Judge, it will make twenty-four years of continuous service on the bench. MASONIC RECORD. LODGE. T R O Y L O D G E N O . 55, T R O T , K A N S A S :
Initiated, July 16, 1887. Passed, August 29, 1887. Raised, September 26, 1887. Dimitted, December 14, 1889. Admitted, M a y 30, 1893. Senior Warden, 1894. Worshipful Master, 1895. GRAND LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 1914. Grand Junior Warden, 1915. Grand Senior Warden, 1916. D e p u t y Grand Master, 1917. Grand Master, 1918. Committee Service. Committee on Jurisprudence: Member, 1911, 1912; chairman, 1913.
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M a r k Master, January 27, 1900. P a s t Master, M a y 2 1 , 1900. Most Excellent Master, M a y 21, 1900. ^ Royal Arch, October 6, 1900. King, 1902, 1905, 1906,. 1910. High Priest, 1911. Sentinel, 1912. COUNCIL.
ZABTTD CouNcii, N o . 4 :
Royal Master, February 14, 1916. Select Master, February 14, 1916. Super Excellent Master, F e b r u a r y 14, 1916. COMMANDBRY. H I A W A T H A COMMANDERY N O . 13 :
R e d Cross, September 13, 1916. Knights Templar, October 11, 1916. Knights of Malta, M a r c h 9, 1917.
February,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Association of P a s t Grand Masters OF THE
M.-.W.-. G R A N D LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS.
WICHITA, KANSAS, February 18, 1919.
The fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M.-.W.-. Grand Lodge of A: F. & A. M . of. Kansas was held in a private dining-room of the Wichita Club, at 6 : 30 p. M., with the following members present: M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.M. .w.-
JAMES H . M C C A L L P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON .THOMAS G . F I T C H EDWARD W . WELLINGTON. HENRY P. MASON A L E X . A. SHARP W I L L I A M E A S T O N HUTCHISON
ELRICK C . COLE WILLIAM L . BURDICK G I L E S H . LAMB CHARLES E . LOBDBLL.. WILLIAM I. STUART FREDERICK M . CRAIG
Grand .Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Ma;ster,
1895-6 1902-3 1904-5 1907-8 1908-9 1911-12
G r a n d M a s t e r , 1912-13
Grand Master, 19i3-14 Grand Master, 1915-16 Grand Master, 1916-17 Grand Master, 1917-18 Grand Master, 1918-19 P a s t Grand Master of Iowa, 1910
Owing to the absence of M.-. W.: THOMAS L . BOND, M.". W.: HENRY F . MASON presided as Venerable President, and opened a Table Lodge, and M.'.W.". ALEX. A. SHARP was selected as Secretary pro tern. M.-.W.'. FREDERICK M . CRAIG, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, and M.-. W.-. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, were, unanimously elected to membership, and the attributes of the Association were conferred upon them by the Venerable President.
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February,
Letters of regret at inabiUty to be present were read from M/.W.'. MAURICE L . STONE, M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS L . BOND, and M.'. W.".
M A R I O N K . BRUNDAGE.
During the past year M.'.W.". MATTHEW M . M I L L E R had responded t o the final summons, and fitting tributes were rendered to his memory. The Steward had provided a splendid dinner, following which various subjects were considered and discussed. ' M.'.W.". FREDERICK M. CRAIG expressed his pleasure at being with us, and his hearty approval of the Association. As provided by the Constitution of the Association, and by unanimous consent M.".W.". ALEX. A. SHARP.was chosen as Venerable President for the ensuing year, and M.". W.". MARION K. BRUNDAGE as Secretary. The Table Lodge was then closed until the next Annual Meeting, unless sooner convened by the Venerable President.
iUi-<u^i9^^~^^'S0 Secretary.
M.-.W,-. M A T T H E W M U R R A Y M I L L E R , G r a n d Master 1885-86.
r In iifmortam ^arrpJi to tlj? iMrmnrg of tuttlttn tl|ta Slitrtfiitrtintt
in iH^m^nam ilattlr^m Murray fUtll^r M.-.W.-. GKANI) MASTER IN 1883
BORN NOVEMBER 28. 1840
D I E D NOVEMBER 29, 1918
5icat!)sf Buring tfje ^tat 1918 Smilhton No. 1.—Otis M. Harger, Sept. 29. Leavenworth No. 2.—John A. Bradley, May 2 1 ; James H. Banister, "Nov, 2 1 ; George A. Johnson, May 14 ; George C. Logan, Dee. 23 ; Mathew Ludwig, May 21. Wyandotte No. S.—Michael G. Jones, Jan. 2 ; Clarence W. McCotter, F e b . 4 ; Ralph W. Hamm, Apr. 9 ; Emanuel Richards, May 9; Samuel S. Smith, May 18; Horace B. Robinson, May 22; Preston P. Jones, Oct. 13; Walter Willard, Oct. 17; Ray K. Stemen, Oct. 19; Ovid L. Johnson, Oct. 22 ; Edward J. McGregor, Oct. 23; Claude N. Case, Oct. 22; Roy R. Shipp, Oct. 23 ; Edward W. Hattley, Oct. 13 ; Her-, bert W. Jones, Oct. 20; Carl W. Haner, Dec. 9; Thomas Donohue, Sept. 9 ; Ernest O. P. Berglund, Aug. 15 ; William B. Sutton, July 21 ; Albert L. Krause, Mar. 18. Kickapoo No. 4.—William B. Bartlett, Nov. 9. Washington No. 5.—Baker W. Lyon, Apr. 27; Richard B. Morris, Dec. 17; Herbert D. Stone, Oct. 24. Lawrence No. G.—James M. Dennis, Feb. 1; William Nadelhoffer, Apr. 1 1 ; James G. Daniels, Oct. 5 ; Oliver C. Tucker, Oct. 12 ; Walter W. E g gert, Oct. 17; Eli F . Dorsey, Oct. 3 ; Fred E. Clarke, Dec. 14. Union No. 7.—Charles Clark, Feb. 2 ; Herbert T. Cox, Oct. 5 ; John R. Carpenter, Oct. 8 ; William Lockstone, Sept. 8, 1916. Rising Sun No. 3.—James V. Dabbs, Mar. 5; John B. White, Apr. 17, Joseph H. Richards, Apr. 17; Andrew N. Grover, Mar. 17: Edward J. McLaughlin, May 2 3 ; John V. Bumstead, July 12; Ernest E, Reid, Oct. 1; Andrew J. McCanlan, Oct. 2 ; Guy B. Pawling, Nov 7; Willis Christel, Nov. 8 ; John Veits, Dec. 3. Acacia No. 9.—Winfred S. Sibley, Mar. 17; Iremus D. Stewart, Mar. 21 Charles L. Wall, Mar. 24; Joseph B. Fugate, May 4 ; MaxWilhelmi, June 19. King Solomon No. 10.—John C. Ketcheson, Feb. 1; Samuel F. Wuerth, Feb. 10; Louis, S. Case, Feb. 2 1 ; Charles H. Pike, Mar. 16; Melvin L. Hacker. Apr. 25 ; Pierson C. Lyon, Nov. 28; George A. McCune, Dec. 4 ; Theodore Gartman, Dec. 9. Jewell No. 11.—John F. Cauthorn, Sept. 10; .Courtney L. Howard, Nov. 7. Emporia No. 12.—William J. Combs, Feb. 16; Edward Hoffer, Feb. 21 ; Herman Retehslag, Mar. 10; Edward B. Cooper, Aug. 11; James A. Hetherington, Sept. 10; Jess E. Romer, Oct. 18; Norbert Bailey, Oct. 19; Laurel D. Fry, Oct. 24 ; James B. Patterson, Nov. 22; Clarence E. Johnson, Sept. 30; Edward Greenburg, Dec. 9. Oakaloosa No. I4.—Horatio M. Mason, Feb. 14; Henry Keeler, Dec. 27. Great Bend No. 15.—Isaiah Pelsor, Jan. 1; Arthur W. Gray, Jan. 3 0 ; William Torrey, Mar. 15 ; Mayer Eppstein, June 18 ; George Dewey Adams, Oct. 23.
DEATHS—Continued. Lafayette JVO. W.—George C. Wilder, Jan. 9 ; George A. Hopp, June 12; David E- Lantz, Oct. 7; Lawrence E. Brennan, Dec. 9. Topeka No. 17.—Edward Scott, Nov. 24 ; Charles L. Toler. Apr. 7 ; Ttobert E. Cowdrey, Mar. 2 1 ; David O. Crane, May 3 ; Samuel W. Durant, Feb. 10; William O. Ewing, May 30; Daniel E, George, Oct. 2 0 ; Edward P. Hoehner. Oct. 13 ; John D. McFarland, Nov. 23 ; Dewitt C. Nellis, July 5 ; Seward N. Peck. Apr. 3. Ottawa No.j8.—Thomas A. Castle, May G; Fredrick O. Chick, Jan. 29; Fontanelle A. Higgina, Apr. 14; Fred M. Shiras, May 3 ; Robert P. VV^ilson, Nov. 2.5; James J. McKenna, Apr. 26. Olalhe No. 75.—Thomas W. Noland. Mar. 3 ; Thomas L. Hogue, May 8 ; Frank E. Lair, Nov. 3 ; Joseph H. Hunter. Oct. 28. Valley Falls No. ei.—Isaiah Spencer, Jan. 18; Robert Ferrell. Feb. 12; Conrad 0. Radley, Apr. 26; Lewis P. Fisher, J u n e 4. Melvern No, 22.—James A. Hudson, Feb. 20. Palmyra No. 23.—Charles F. Johnson. May 1 ; Walter C. Junkins, Oct. 19. Osace Valley No. 24.—Ernest W. Matherly, Oct. 15. Eldora No. 28.~.iacob S. Weaver, Oct. 31. Pacific No. 29.—Ruthford S. Holloway, Dec. 6. Auhuni No. 5^.—John B. Gefford, Oct. 18. Mound City No. 35.—Oscar E. Haley," July 28; Eugene D. Mendenhall, Sept. 1 5 ; Charles H. Richardsoni Sept. 17. Havensville No. 34.—Thomas J, Coverdale, Mar. 12 ; Guy F. Proctor, Oct. 3. Ifiaviatha No. 35.—Frank R. Aldrich, Aug. 28; Benjamin J. Alexander, May 20; George W. Seaman, Nov, 8 ; John S. Swartz, Mar. 27; Samuel J. Wilkinson, Feb. 13. Council Grove JVO. 3G.—Frank Leslie Lower, Jan. 2 7 ; William E. Dennison, Apr. 15; Lewis W. Isbell. May 28; Harry F . Hardy, Dec. 17; Monroe S. Loomis, •. Paola No. 37.—Loren D. Banta, June 8; William Gano, Sept. 10; .lames Hunter. Aug. 3; Charles Patterson, June 22. Tola No. 38.—Emniett C. Righthouse, Oct. I S ; Joshua C. Langsford, Nov. 18 : Frank Riddle, Nov. 29. Seticra No. 39.—Albert M. Owens, Aug. 16. De'Soto No. 40.—Alvie M ' Brannock, Apr. 16; Harry E. Marshall, Sept. 22. McKinley No. 4/.—John W. Abshire, Aug. 1 ; James O. Parkinson.. Sept. 21. HoUon No. 42.—\Wph F . Hinnen, Dec. 10. Nickerson No. 42.—Ben L. Cornelius, Dec. 20; George Turbush, Aug. 19. Delphian No. 44-—John S. Mason, Sept. 24.
DEATHS—Continued. Xeiiia No. Ji7.—Joseph G. Moore, Apr. 19 ; Amaziah Williams, AUR. 18. Mackcy No. J,8.—John D. .Snyder, Deo. 2 ; Thomas W. Tucker, Dec. 19. Nine Mile No. J,9.—Alfred B. Russell, Mar. 12; Thomas J. Watson, Mar. 17. Lake No. oO.—Jacob M. Hollenshade, Feb. 2. Orieiil No. .5/.—Foster R. Biiidfield. Oct. 7; Thos. C. Diddle, Feb 16; Charles M. Blanchard, May 2.5; Matthew Carle, Apr. 20; George M. Crawford, Dec. 1.5; C. J. Glunt, Dec. 6; George Kachelries, June 1.5 ;• Frank P. Lindsay, Jan. 13; E. E. Marshall, Nov. 10; Thomas B. Metzger, Oct. 15; John R. Mulvane, May 8; Daniel J. Olson. Nov. 4 ; E. B. H. Reinley, May 8 ; Carl C. Sharp, Jan. 20; Clark F. Shimeall, May 18; Theo. E. Vesper, Feb. 1; Charles D. Wellman, Oct. 11. Shawnee No. 54.—Henry J. KnofT, Apr. 14 ; Benjamin F. Hollenbaek, June 21 ; Perry G. Cross, Aug. 6. Troy No. .55.—Julius D. Hazen, May 5. S-prino Hill No. 50.—George A. Hartley. June 1.5; Levi M. Garst, June IS; Daniel H. Bingham, Aug. 3 1 ; Roy R. King, Sept. 12. Coyville No. o7.—William Evens, Feb. 10. McCracken No. 58.—Claude F. .Starrett, ; Perry S. Yawger, Jan. .3. Saltville No. 59.—Eugene M. Donovan, Oct. 30; Williani Keeler, Oct. 10; Bert L. Lacy, Oct. 4 ; John M. Travis, July 17. Salina No. 60.—Lewis Whisler, .Ian. 12 ; John T. Bates, May 29 ; Edward D. Bratton, Aug. 1; Allen C. Carson, Dec. 2; Julius V. Donmyer, Nov. 11; Walter S. Farrar, Nov. 3 ; Charles T. Hilton, Apr. 2 3 ; Albert C. Reed, Dec. 4 ; John H. Thompson, Feb. 19; Charles W . •Stowe, July IS; Simon A. Wynkoop, Nov. 13; James M. Martindale, Dec. 2. /iidoeway No. 02.—Marshall Dodder, July 20. Adams No. OS.—David A. Crane, Oct. 22; Eugene J. Hughes, Oct. 2.5; Oliver R. .Synimes, Apr. 5. iValhena No. 04.—llobert S. Guy, .Jan. 3 1 ; Arthur H. Wakeman, Sept. 22 Gardner No. 65.—Thomas C. Greene, Mar. 3 1 ; Austin H. Sheeley, May 14 ; Le Roy Hill, June 7. Burlinyloii No. 00.—William W. Swindler, May 0; Mack J. Neyliart, May 14. Frankfort No. 07.—John L. Dalton, Oct. 29; Harold H. Haskin, Dec. 1. Uirani No. 08.—Levi P . Stephenson, May 17; John W. Lechleter, Aug. 1.5; Hans W. Gadow, Dec. 8 ; Thurnian B. Morgan, Dec. 17. filar No. 09.—Ernest H. Schroeder. Oct. 13; John C. Smith, May —. Carhondale No. 70.—John Kinney, Nov. 22. C/iefopa No. 73.—Walter A. von Trebra, Dee. 9.
DEATHS—Continued. Mystic Tic No. 74-—Charles W. Hawes, Mar. 1 ; Martin Deshurley, Mar. 9 ; Benjamin F. Coburn, Apr. 2 ; Howard A. Skaer, Oct. 20; Henrv Moyle, Nov. 20; Clifford E. Skaer, Oct. 2G; William S. Winzer. Dec. 28. Wamego No. 76.—Arthur T. Palmer, Jan. 1; Wyllis H. Pardee, Jan. 18; Eniil M. Brunner, Dec. 22. Erie No. 70.—Seth Nation, Jan. 17; Oscar Janssen, Feb. 4 ; Oliver Denipus, Apr. 1; James C. Colaw. July 2; C. Everett Lowe, Dec. 20. Delta No. 77.—William T. Collins,
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White Cloud No. 75.—Willie T. Owen, June 2(1; John W. Moore, Dee. 7. Corinthian A^o. 79.—Theodore Bierman, Nov. 5 ; Max Carnaveaux, Aug. 4 ; Leroy M. Dunaway, Oct. 9 ; Samuel Patterson, July 2'i. Zercclatha No. 80.—Charles H. Burnett. Jan. 2 3 ; Frank Miser, July 3 ; Thomas H. Grisham, July 2 8 ; Ralph B. Breese, Aug. 3; Robert D. Sawtelle, Oct. 17; Harry A. Caddie, Nov. 3. . New Alhanji No. 81.—Harry C. Shannon, Oct. 27. Tuscan No. 8P.—Charles L. Knowlton, Mar. 29. Doric No. 83.—William H. Robinson, Oct. 10. Jefferson No. 8/t.—James H. Field. Sept. 9 ; Orville L. McMillen. Dec. 17. Sutton No. 5^.^Abraham L. Albright, Nov. 11. Sunflower No. 86.—Otto A. Loomis, Apr. 2 3 ; Colin C. Sinclair, June 1 1 ; Corydon R. Dusenberry, Nov. 20. Mankato No. 87—Alvin J. Kramer, Oct. 11. Eureka No.-88.—David F. Roberts, Apr. 17; Washington Nantz, Aug. 4. Home No. 89.—Joseph M. Yarger, Nov. 12;- John Griffith,'Dec. 0. Golden Rule No. 90.—William A. Dyal, July 9 ; Aaron Sheetz, Feb. 15; Charles W. Lowe, Apr. 10; Henry W. Daub, July 10; Thomas F . Laidig, Oct. 12; Edward C. Buechner. Oct. 24; Thomas L. Campbell. Nov. 9 ; James W. Kauffman, Nov. 14; Albert Hohberg, Oct. 20. Marysville No. 91',—Henry J. Kister, Feb. 14; John G. Bickel, Mar. 3 1 ; Zolama M. Nellans, May 4 ; August Hohn, July 24. CUrardNo. 93.—Francis Adams, Sept. 10; John D. C. Herriman, Nov. 20; Elijah W. Majors. May 10; Stephen M. Smith, Dec. 29; John A. Whiteside, Dec. 14. Harmony No. 94.—Frank L<. Street, May 10; Martin P. Bowles, Sept. 3 ; D. F. Wade, May 3 1 ; Ernest L. Friend. Dec. 20. Constellation No. 95.—Charles E. Creager, Sept. 17; Herbert L. Gillett, Nov. 11 ; Frank Schloesser, Dec. 8. Delaware No. 5(?.—John J.' Ray, July 23 ;• Elmer H. Mays, .
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DEATHS—Contin ued. Patmop No. 07.—Joshua Carter, Aug. 10: George W. Price, Sept. 25; Benjamin F. Meeks, Oct. 5 ; Roy G. Ballard, Oct. 12 ; Ray E. Frazier, Dec. 15. Benevolent No. 93.—John J. Eddy, Nov. 6; William B. Giles, Nov. 8 ; Paul N. Gleissner, Oct. 27; Rolandis B . Jacobs, Nov. 16; Malta P . Sanborn, Apr. 25; George C. Sterl, Sept. 29. Wichita No. 99.—Frank Yau, Mar. 19; John R. Holiday, Mar. 28; Thomas H. Griffith, Mar. 29 ; John J. Sullivan, June 20; Charles M. Garrison, July 20; John J. Fegtly, July 21 ; William F. Walker, ; Morris Krailsheimer, Sept. 5 ; George W. Adams, Sept. 17; James T. McMillen, Oct. 9 ; Donald I. Hayworth. Oct. 9 ; John H. Davis, Nov. 3 ; Will S. Payne, Nov. 8 ; Joseph Fried, Nov. 12 ; Charles W. Grice, Oct. 16. Prudence No. 100.—Fred W. Simkin, July 28. Euclid No. 101.—C. A. Mickeli May 12; M. Glenn, Dec. 31. Keystone No. lOS.—Eli Frank Bacon, Oct. 11 ; John E. Cook, Dec. 12; Charles P. Crawford, Jan. 3 1 ; John W. Doer, June 20; .James Gentry, Mar. 6; Thomas B. Hooper, July 19; Roger W. Marshall, Oct. 18; Jere T. Orton, Mar. 4 ; Clarence H. Rush, May 2; Herman IT. Reinken, May 7: Isaac W. ,Savage, Aug. 23; Henry B. Schlofnian, Mar. 2 1 ; John H. Smith, May 12. Cedar No. 103.—-Harry L. Harmon, July 7. Frontier No. 104.—Elzie W. Grindle, Nov. 2. Solomon City No. Wo.—Henry C. Asply, .lune 17; .James A. Kecler, Oct 14; Everett B. Lynch, Doc. 12; Ray M. McCash, . Fidelity No. 100.—.lames W. Kenner, Feb.- 17 ; Henry L. War<l, Mar. 11; James B. Mileham, Oct. 26; Claud C. Lake, . Fortitude No. 107.—Earl H. .Sherrod, .Ian. 8 ; William Evert Byrnes, Apr. 9; Irwin W. Broderiek, Apr. 9; Jesse D. Nigh, June 11; George F. Rohrer, July 23. Memphis No. 108.—Ellas H. Weddle, Jan. 9 : James E. Bowman, ; Ison S. Reader, Nov. 21. Americus No. 100.—Elias Morehead, June 19 ; Jacob C. Lehmer, Dec. 1. Winfield No. 110,—James McDermott, Apr. 27; Roy B. Priest, Dec. 17 ; Lee L. McClelland, June 8. Hesperian No. 111.—Richard Binns, Feb. 10; Thomas .J. Cox, Apr. 2 ; Stanton L. Jamieson, Aug. 5 ; Harlow Kline, June 20; Reuben L. Wilt, Sept. 4. Blue Valley No. //g.—Charles B. Williams, March 29; Clarence MDrumm, M a y 2 8 ; William E. Netz,'Oct. 24; Fayette J. Wood, N o v St. John's No. 113.—August Johnson, June 4 ; Frank T. Davis, Sept. 14; Edwin E. Faunce, Oct. 2; Fred A. Gruenwald, Dec. 14. Muscotah No. 116.—George Peabody, June 22; J. P. Sprang, June 26.
DEATHS—Continued. Paraons jVo. 117.—Henry C. Gibson. Dec. 14. 1917; Marcus-L. Trotter. Apr. I'i] Abrani S. Bird. Apr. lit); .lainca A. Young. May 21 ;' .lames O. McKee. .lune 2 ; Otto C. Schribner, Aug. 27; H. Wright .Sniith, ; Ira J. Reeme, Dec. 11. AUaoua A'o. //*.—Lee E. Thorn, Oct. S. CItcrokce iVo. 119.—HWUs S. Mitchell, ,Jan. 20; .loliri F. Price, Sept. 19; Virgil M. Lanipton, Aug. 30; Urban N. Martin, Dec. 4. Halcyon Nu /20.—Fred C. Bush. Feb. 24; Amos Ljtz. Oct. 2 1 : Harry B. Manning, Dec. 15; Charles Perry, Nov. 30: Harry B. Slayrnaker, Oct. (i. WoodsDii iVo. 121.—Daniel Cosier, May 15. Clifton No. 122.—James R. Dague, .Jan. 9; .John h. I'erkins. Mar. 28. Cawkcr City jVo. 125.—Carl L. Brown. Oct. 9; Karl A. Bieber. Oct. 14. Palestine No. /2r.—Fred C. Haney. July 2 3 ; David Rceder, Mar. 20. Munden No. 128.—John W. Kelly, July 1. Belleville No. 129.—Frank E. Easterday, .Jan. 3 ; Nelson T. Van Natta. Feb. 0; William B. Faulkner. Apr. 12; William A. Shaw. Oct. -5; Charles T. Martin. Oct. 21. I'olar Star No. ISO.—Carlo A. Tunis. Dec. 27. Equity No. ISl.—Frank .Shinkle, Nov. 24. Crescent No. /SS.—.Jessie D. Bradley. Feb. 20; William Crimblo. Mar. 3C ; John G. Atkins, Apr. 10; Calhoun C. Straughan, Oct. 30; John l-'arman, Nov. 13.. Clay Center No. 134-—^Walter C. Averv, May 19: Amos Hill, Jan. 25; Matthew M, Miller, Nov. 29; Aquilla J. .Shafer, Jan. 24. Vesper No. 13S.—Randel M. Hartzell,.Nov. 13; Sanme! H. Jones. Jan. 7. Cherryvale iVo. 137.—Robert Stewart. July 3 ; Ora J. Kinney, Nov. 20. Dover No. 138.—Martin S. Logan, Jan. 1. Reno No. 14O.—.Samuel Bigger, Aug. 25; Josiah F . Danber, Nov. 13; Harry A. Fletcher, Oct. 16; F. Eugene Hippie. Oct. 12; George H. Mauley. Oct. 28; Van M. Martin. Oct. 2 1 ; William F. McCamon, Nov. 13; J. Lyle liishel. June 23; Charles H. Rogers, June 28; liichard A. .Soper, Jan. 30; Lewis R. .Starr, July 24 ; Uriah I. Ward, Mav 16; George W. Winans, Jan. 14; J. Bernard White, July 15; Edson L. Teed, Dec. IS. Newton No. ;42.—Henry Benfer, Feb. 24; William D. BIyth. Mar. 5 ; George G. Burgess, July 7; Iveith Comforth, July 4 ; Charles S. Druce, .lune 9; Frank Huntington. Jan. 20; William Kaufman, Aug. 10; Newton A. Mathis. Dec. 24; Charles T. Matthews, Dec. .30; Andrew J. Mayberry, Jan. 15; Henry S. Prather, July 3 1 ; Henry W. Thomas. May 30; Jules R. Trouslot. Apr. 9 ; Robert B. T>ynch, May 22 ; David S. Welsh, Feb. 19.
DEATHS—Continued. Minneapolis No. 143.—Jacob Heberly. Aug. 7; John Miller, Jan. 29; Ray F. Sexton, Oct. 14. Gilead No. i^.^-—John Waddle, Mar. 2 1 ; Lee Robinson, Oct. 8. Mt. Vernon No. /4'5-—Ross Carleton, Jan. 15; Norman H. GilfiUan, Jan. 15 ; William R. Rogers, Jan. 19 ; Francis E. Walker, . Ellsworth No. /4^.—Frederick R. O'Donnell, Oct. 21. Center No. 147.—Henry C. Cable, Aug. 23. Wa-Keeney No. 148.—Glen E. Haughey, Oct. 25; Jacob M. Loyd, Aug. 11; Edmund E. Moore. Sept. 28; William H. Miles, Dec. 15. Thayer No. /^P.—Robert E. Bogle, Nov. 9 ; George H. Newell, Oct. 10. Wellington No. /50.—Jasper N. McCarty, Sept. 2 4 ; Frank H. Gilmore, Nov. 11; Stanley M. Davis, Nov. 12; Fred M. Fisher, Dec. 22. Douglass No. lot.—-William M. Stewart, Apr. 6; John D. Bush, Nov. 22. Lebo No. 152.—Leonidas H. Hughes, Apr. 9. Lincoln No. 154-—Joseph G. Cuddy, June 9 ; Stephen G. Painter, Apr27; Aaron A. Songer, Aug. 9. Hope No. 155.—Marion L. Carter, Sept. —. Haven No. 157.—Harve A. Bishop, Sept. 6. Active No. /55.—Charles Corbin, Nov. 28; John W. Eick, Sept. 12; Moses C. Morris, Apr. 28; Charles W. Milander, Sept. 28; Bailie P. Waggener, Apr. 28. Robinson No. 159.—ToM T. Odden, Jan. 19; William Idol, June 15. Saqui No. 160.—John A. Fouts, Nov. 28. Alma No. 161.—John R. Fix. Aug. 16. Greenwood No. 163.—Charles B. Robinson, Jan. 11. Atwood No. 16^.—Robert J. Eaton, July 10; Simpson F. Hacker, Dec. 1; Dorwin Higley, June 22; Henry T. Whisman, Nov. 12. Oxford No. 165.—Harvey G. Eckard. Nov. 13. Lamed No. i^7.—William P. Griffith, Jan. 27; Charles Grant. Feb. 24; George Nolen, Apr. 7; Jerome E. Wood. May 22; Henry T. Taylor, Apr. 2 1 ; Clark Whiting, Nov. 1 1 ; Yuill W. Smith, Oct. 17. Parkervitle No. 168.—James C. Parker, July 28 ; Oliver S. Reeves. Dec. 20. Blue Rapids No. 169.—Charles Lee Garrison, Jan. 2 3 ; Charles D. Rickard, Mar, 28; Frank M. Calhoun. Dec. 11. Sterling No. 171.—George J. Bowen, Dec. 4 ; William J. Chappell, July 7; Horace O. Edwards. Sept. 15; James O. Morse. Mar. 6; John S. Rider, June 11; William 0. Roberson, Sept. 2 1 ; Reuben J. Shay, Sr., July 23. . McPherson No. 172.—Joseph Murray, Jan. 29; John L. Coons, Jan. 25; Jerome B. Bennett, Feb. 24; William H. Rankin, Deo. 18-
DEATHS—Continued. Kirwin No. 175.—Arth'ur B. Couch, Oct. 30. Prairie Queen iVo. 176.—Alfred R. Johnson, Nov. 7; John Pearson, Dec. 20. Burr Oak No. / 75.—Joel \V. Green, Oct. 6 ; George W. Carhill, Nov. 8 ; Clark L. Myerly, Oct. 21. Ml. Moriah No. 170.—Oscar J. Bridges. Oct. 20: Fred \V. Goldschmi'dt, Apr. 9 ; Fletcher D. West, July 14. lieaninnton No. 180.- -John Spencer Fox, Jr., Dec. 7; A. Bently Nelson, Dec. 15. Lenora No. 181.—Louis L. Larrick, Sept. 27. Harrton No. /««.—Thomas It. Mead, Nov. 1.3. Gaylord No, ^55.—Walter H. Bostwick, Dec. 1; A. Solomon Gates, Dec. 4 ; A. Willard Lewellen, Nov. 22; Leo. E. Sonnenberg, Nov. 6. Fhillipsburg No. 184.—Theo .Smith, Apr. 7; Gustafus A. Tileston, Sept. 27; Joe S. Konantz, Oct. I'S ; Harrison Washburn, May 26. Mountain. Slope No. ISd.—Michael Flannigan, •—; John F. Vale, Nov. 22; Ira O. Wear, Nov. 12. Fittsbum No. /S7.-<!harles W. Arnold. Oct. • 17; Archie T. Cheatham, Jan. 1.3; .lerome .f. Dean, Dec. 18; Elbert L. Durfee, July 4 ; Clair G. Henderlider, Mar. 17; Arthur K. Lanyon, Feb. 8; Hiram E. Miller, Oct. 24 ; Louis A. Morris, Oct. 20; Aaron V. Ralston, Apr. 2 3 ; James F. Skelton, Jan. 26*; Fjcvy J. Stephenson, Oct. 24; John H. Thiesing, May 17; Carl O. Warkey, Oct. 9 ; John M. Wayde, Jan. 4 ; John Wilson, May 12; George Woodhouse, July 28. Onaga No. 188.—.fames T. Smith, Aug. 6; Orville G. Eytchison, Sept. 29 ; Franklin W. Newhart, Nov. 19. Newahcuha No. 180.—William R. Tannyhill, Dec. 16. Henri No. 190.—Jlenry Peterson, Oct. 21. Walnut Valley No. 101.—Harry O. Beardslee, Oct. 17 William Griebel, Oct. 14. Royal No. 102.—Edward C. Fisher, July 31 Floyd E. Hart, Deo. 5 ; Robert R. Pool, Dec. 3. Hartford No. /SS.—Lewis C. Knight, Aug. 10. Galena No. 104-—Arthur James Lusk, Dec. 20. Hay» No. 10.5.—Frank Fields, Feb. 18; James H. Reeder, Mar. 6. Madison No. lOS.—Stanley B. Finley, Sept. 29; De Witt C. Callen, Dec. IS. • Canton No. 107.—Charles Hedinger, Dec. 13. Blue HUl No. 108.—Charles Armsbury, June 8. Norton No. too.—Walter E. Harmonson, May 5 ; Richard E. White, June 26 ; John J. Monday, Oct. 16 ; William B. Read, Dec. IS ; Royal P . Hutchinson, Dec. 27. »
DEATHS—Continued. Anthony No. 200.—Orlando S. Northrop, Mar. 29 ;. William P. Olmstead, May 28 ; Samuel L. Smith, Oct. 0;. Walter W. Kirkpatrick, Oct. 14 ; George A. Kilborn, Nov. 27. Delphoi No. 202.—Harry D. Riordan, Mar. 2. Sumner No. 203.—Thomas Casey, Feb. 12; Edward L. Gordon, July 27. Downs No. 204.—James R. Ebnother, Oct. 19;' Stephen D. Wagner, Mar. 27. Eminence No. SOo.—Squire G. Cantrell, Apr. 3 ; Zacharia T. Hawks, Aug. 21 ; James A. Orton, Sept. 1. Harper No. 206.—Linley L. Jacks, Oct. 27; Thomas Gilson, Nov. 8. Occidental No. 207.—William W. Cornett, Apr. 24 ; Evert Storer, June 10. Friendship No. 208.—Henry J. Astle, Feb. 8; Earl R. Williams, June 14. Brookville No. 209.—Raymond's. Walters, May 30. Fulton No. 210.—George C. Hilliar, Apr. 10; Albert O. Lewis, Dec. 20. Olive Branch No. 212.—John Francis, Aug. 3. Twin Grove No. 213.—Simon Lybarger, Mar. IG; James S. Maben, June 6. Walnut City No. 216.—William J. Hayes, Dec. 14. EllinwQod No. 217.—^William Bernard Jackson, Dec. 13 ; Harry A. Kuglar. Oct. 17 ; Roscoe Conkling Speirs, Nov. 6 ; Vernon Lee Trenary, Apr. 21. Landmark No. 218.—Francis Blanchard, Dec. 13. Corner Stone No. 219.—Ray Brooks, Nov. 25. SI. Bernard No. 222.—Otto Muller, Mar. 10 ; Benjamin A. Jones, Apr. 1 1 ; Daniel M. Frost, Apr. 30; Sanmel H. Connaway, May 9; Edgar W. Marvin, Sept. 11; Charles E. Moseley, Oct. 21. Joppa No. 223.—Asa B. Wandell, Jan. 7. Anchor No. 224.—Joseph H. Bunn, Apr. 12. Siloam No. 225.—Alston W, Dana, Feb. 2 1 ; Earl y . Case, Apr. 10 ; George W. Hart, June 30; Charles L. Cone, July (J; Clarence L. Cole, Aug. 8: Harry J. Bone, Aug. 18; Edward P. Ripley, Sept. 9; Kenneth L. Barber, Oct. 4 ; Christopher A. Reid, Oct. 21 ; John M. Washburn, Oct. 24; David R. Evans, Dec. 12; Frederic C. Migliario, Dec. 15; Harman H. Bowles, Dec. 27. Dirigo No. 226.—Bedford R. Kaufman, Nov. 30; Michael H. Harvey, Sept. 9. Jamestown No. 227.—John Kelly, Oct. 5 ; Archie G. Henrikson, Oct. 25. Salem No. 228.—.less E. Duncan, Aug. 24., Vulcan No. 229.—Robert A. Cunningham, July 13; William H. May, Feb. 17; D. Richard Smith, Oct. 19.
DEATHS—Conti n ued. Ninnescah No. 230.—Morton Albaugh, Feb. 9 ; Lewis A. Shelley, Jan. 20; Milton H. Haskins, Aug. 15; Walter.R. Heffron, Sept. 12, Greenleaf No. 232.—Alfred Sanbell, Jan. 4 ; Peter Yensen, Apr. 16 ; John , B. Mitchell, May 20; Wade H. Priest,— . Clinton No. 233.—Henry T. Gresham, Apr. 20; William H. Manser, Apr. 2 3 ; Charles W. Jones, May 25. Axiell No. 234-—Norman H. Cone, J a n . l ; Orrin A. Ivers, Mar. 7; Er•,vin L. Caldwell, Dec. 26. Meriden No. 230.—Geome D. McClintock, Feb. 19 ; William E. Seal, Feb. 27. Temple No. «37.—William H. Brewer, Oct. 23; Frank M. Mason, July 24. Urbana No. 239.—Edward E. Eckley, Oct. 8. Soldier No. 240.—Charles C. Atwood, Oct. 8. Miltonvale No. 242.—Benjamin A. Angelo, Feb. 8; Charles L. Pouton, Nov. 18. Peace No. 243.—Sherman S. Bowen, July 20; Benjamin Rogers, Aug. G; Myron Tinkham, Sept. 20. Tyrian No. 246.—Charles E. Chapman, June 20; Clair T. Logan, Feb. 2 ; Charles F. Thompson, Nov. 7; Ossian W. Wheeler, Nov. 24. Chase No. 247.—Benjamin F. Chiaholm, Dec. .31. ScoUsville No. 249.—Frank J. Goodrich, Feb. 3. Whiting No. 230.—John Dykeman, June 8. Gaha No. 251.—James M. Bunnell, Mar. 13. Stafford No. 252.—Abraham La Rue, Jan. 1; Sam J. Thomas, Apr. 14 ; James Roberta, Aug. 8; Ewart T. Spencer, Nov. 11. Ionic No. 254-—James McWilHams, May I S ; Robert Sloan, June 25; A. Bruce Ainsworth, Dec. 13. Morton 258.—Oliver P. Arn^strong, Aug. 5; Edward M. Kesslcr, .Sept. 24 ; Jerry A. Warren, Sept. 20. Beallie No. 259.—Fred W. Reed, Nov. 8; James B. Wuester, Jan. 11. Mulberry No. 261.—Jesse C. Brown, June 27 ; Adolphus J. Dawes, Oct. 14 ; James Forsythe, Oct. 20. Attica No. 262.—Carolus E. Voorhes, Aug. 5. Charity No. 263.—William Hardesty, Oct. 19 ; George E. Stout. Oct. 15. Looan No. 264.—James E. Betts, July 3. Kilwinning No. 265.—Horatio F. .Scantlin, Jan. 24 ; Thomas H. Bircker, May 29 ; Cedric H. Shaw, Oct. 15. Moline No. 267.—Jesse E. Smith, Feb. 2 ; Marion M. Beal, Oct. 5 ; Timothy A. CoUyer, Nov. 5.
DEATHS—Continued. Bourbon No. 268.—John N. Sapp, Feb. 14 ; George F. Ward, Dec. 21. Mistletoe iVo. S60.—Thomas J. Rinehart, Jan. 23 ; A. Tom Kirk, Sept. 29 ; Mentor P. Elhs, Nov. 8. Quenemo No. 270.—WilHam T. Wilkins, Juneo ; Francis Humphreys, Aug. 1. Armourdale No. 271.—Charles O. Crump, Feb. 16; Louis H. Hart, June 26: William T. Haukenberry, Jan. 7; Luke D. Hayward, Oct. 18; James I. Laing, Dec. 5 ; John W. Muir, Dec. IG; Harley V. Payne, July 9 ; Sheshbazer B._Richardson, Dec. 19 :_John Wellings, Aug. 16. Kaw No. 272.—Alfin Backlund, Dec. 26; James W. Webb, July 12. Unity No. 273.—Earnest D. Gordon, Oct. 9. Black Diamond No. 274.—Frank MuUain, Apr. 17 ; Hugh Dunbar, May 26. Webb No. a/o.—John A. Cole, Sr., Aug. 3 ; Herbert K. Jones, July 19; Zachariah B.^Ragland, Nov. 27. Ashland No. 277.—HoUis T. Lostutter, Mar. 4 ; James H. Riley, Nov, 3. Brainerd No. 280.—Edward T. Eaton, Mar. 9. Millbrook No. 2SI.—John Brown, Jan. 14 ; Zenis C. Tritt, Sept. 28. Preston No. 283.—-Benjamin B. Carter, May 7; George M. Garrison, Nov. 27. Oak No. aS7.—James M. Tygart, June 18; Rusel L. Skaggs, Oct. 31. Cyrus No. 288.—Perry V. Hull, Feb. 14. Emerald No. 280.—^^Hugh H. Emery, Nov. 11. Glasco No. 292.—Ralph L. Burnett, May 15; Benjamin F. Tilton, June 30 Kiowa No. 293.—George B. Schulz, Dec. 24. Comanche No. 295.—Andrew H. Baker, Aug. 7. Apollo No. 297.—Walter Ames, Sept. 4 ; Thomas B. Farrell, Dec. 2. Samaria No. £55.^De!amere F. Zeman, Apr. 10; Andrew J. Crawford, June 11. Cable No. 299.-3. Davis Bond, Feb. 12; Milton G. Reed, Sept. ,5. Fargo No. SOO.—William H. Watts, Oct. 17. Hamilton No. SOI.—Harold John Edwards,lNov. 23. Gove City No. 302.—Urvin T. Campbell, . Albert Pike No. 303.—Selvy A. Bass, Apr. 8; Erwin R. Bleckley, Oct. 8 ; .John J.,. Boyd, Sept. 8; Charles V. Ferguson, Oct. 13; Charles F . Gray, May 25; Edgar S. Gunn, Mar. 2 1 ; Charles L. Higgins, Feb. 15 ; Orpha B. Hill, July 25; Charles H. Luling, July 23 ; Sidney J. Mausur, Oct. 22; Floyd H. Martin, Aug. 8; Charles B. Thacher, July 13; Harry W. Vasey, Nov. 3 ; George T. Walker, May 8.
DEATHS—Continued. St. Thomas No. SOO.—Thomas B . Hiskey, Mar. 15; Leroy G. Smith, Sept. 30; Clyde A. Taylor, Oct. 8. Kansas No. 307.—F. Byron House, Aug. 1. Syracuse No. SOB.—Cliarles T. Floyd, Apr. 29 ; Willis Merriman, Mar. 15 ; James R. Clark, Oct. 5; John E. Geiger, Oct. 9 ; Fred Hoppe, Nov. 18. Naphtali No. S/0.—Joseph B. Hare, Oct. 27. Hancock No. .•?//.—John T. Bossi.^July 15; William D. Davis, Nov. 9 ; Arthur F. Folse, ; Daniel J. Gallivan, Jan. 20; Russell C. Hand, July 29; Jesse D. Lowen, June 12. Severance No. 313.—Leo Albert King, Dec. 14. Hebron No. 314.—Marion Linhart, May 20; Roy E. Massey, Sept. 27; Duncan Campbell, Dec. 26. Coolidge No. SIB.—John J. Donohue, July 17. Norwich No. 319.—Louis H. Hamilton, Mar. 1. Goodland No. 321.—Rabourne A. Manion, Oct. 13. Ben Hur No. 322.—James R. Gunderson, Apr. 4 ; Fayette W. Lapham, Sept. 14; John F . Maurice, Apr. 13; Fred Osborn, Dec. 17; Carl B. Trobridge, Oct. 9; Cydnor T. Wortman, Dec. 26. Oneida No. 323.—John Meisner, May 13. Caney No. S2J,.—John W. McMillen, Mar. 20. Horton No. S«e.—Walter D. Duffy, Apr. 30; Josiah Green, Sept. 30; John E . Harris, May 18; James H. Harvey, Mav 14 ; Joseph Nadeau, Feb. 4. Hoyi No. 327.—Hugh Piper, Mar. 11. Hoisinglon No. SSI.—^Wendall J. Barrett, Nov.7 ; Charles R. Billings, Oct. 13; Charley J. Gleadall, May 9. Rob Morris No. S3S.—Matthew H. Cogswell, June 28; Edward E. Hartman, Dec. 1 ; Sam G. AV^illianis, July 19. Kosedale No. SSS.—Edward J, Eickholtz, Nov. 16; Guy W. McNatt, Dec. 10. Oak Hill No. 334.—Robert Carl Murphy, Oct. 26. Allen No. S35.—William E. Rust, Feb. 10. Formoso No. 338.—James J. Marr, Oct. 5 ; Ray R. Studer, Oct. 12 ; .Gilford'Sapp, Dec. 7. Frederick No. SS7.—George Washington Hull, Oct. 2. Kincaid No. 338.—Floyd E. Redic, Nov. 2 1 ; James M. Wheeler, Mar. 25. Leoli A'o. 340.—P. Edward Callahan, Mar. 13. Parker No. S4I.—Charles Bryan, July 30; Harvey A. Smith, Aug. 4 ; Joseph H. Gear, Oct. 2.
DEATHS—Continued. Maple City No. 342.—Hiram S. Libby, Aug. 10; Chancey C. Robison, Oct. 26. Ashlar No. 344.—Ernest John Belin, Oct. 23. Spivey No. a-{7.—William L. Chalk, May 16. Hoxie No. 348.—Dennis A. Harold, Nov. 28; Columbus C. Lewis, Feb. 6. Narka No. 340.—Benjamin F. Surface, Feb. 6; James W. Seifert, Nov. 10. Olive No. 360.—John M. Clanton, July 1 1 ; Luther S. Hankinson, Oct. 4 ; William A. Stephan, Nov. 9. Scammon No. 351.—James P. Duval, Dec. 15. Horace No. 352.—^William H. Seaverns, Aug. 25. Marquette No. 353.—Charles F. Hulse, Apr. 2; Earl Eckwall, Sept. 30. Surnmerfield No. 354.—George Loch, Dec. 18. Chautauqua No. 355.—William B. Hendricks, Oct. 16; Roy A. Johnson, Oct. 27 ; Morris B. Jones, Nov. 19. Wellmille No. 356.—Roy Collins, Dec. 28. Turon No. 358.—James M. Crotts, Feb. 8; William H. Tamplin, Aug. 9. Sylvan Grove No. 359.—Thomas P. Hayden, Dec. 9. Geneseo No. 301.—Duncan D. Hudsoii, Jan. 2; L. Ij. Coulter, Oct. 10; George Shannon, Sept. 26; Nollan .\. Springer, Aug. 13; George E . Michells, Doc. 4 ; Anton G. Ulcek, Dec. 0. Cuba No. see.—William Fleming, Jan. 7; Joseph Vacliae, Oct. 13. Valley Center No. 364.—Willis L. White, Jan. 21. Bonner Springs No, 366.—-Aaron J. Brunson, Oct. 4 ; Philo M. Clark, Nov. 24 ; William F. Anderson, Dec. 19.. Plains No. Ser.—William T. Guthrie, Sept. 15; Chester C. Griffith, Dec. 17. Stohrville No. 368.—Frank J. Sanborn, Mar. 3. Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—Charles A. Wolf, Apr. 20; Oliver A. Gibson, May 27; Ray Carroll, Oct. 17; Samuel A. Morrison, Oct. 30; Robert B. Edmondson, Nov, 7; Alonzo Jj.^McGhee, Dec. 11. Denison No. 372.—John W. Rogers, Mar. 0. Dwight No. 374.—^Walter J. Mangus, Dec. 16. Delavan No. 375.—Harold D. Sturgis, Feb. 15. Grand View No. 376.—James E. Peoples, Jan. 1; John P. Hunter, Mar. 2 1 ; Julius F. Troehmel, Apr. 10. Zenda No. S7S.—Alvin R. Highfill, Oct. 24; Ray J. Turley, Nov. 12. Buffalo No. 379.—Oscar Johnson, Oct. —.
DEATHS—Contin.ued. Grainfield No. 381.—Charles A. Shafer, Feb. 6. McDonald No. SS3.—Frank M. Walker, Oct. 28. Tyro No. 386.—George W. Patchen, Dec. —. Emmett No. 387.—Charley Trezise, Oct. 18. Spcarville No. SSS.—William L. Pine, Sept. 21. Coats No. 304.—Jefferson I. Stevens, Dec. 19. Hepler No. 398.—Charles M. Harris, Nov. 4. MullinviUe No, 399.—Charles E. Lewis, Aug. 3. Wakaruaa No. 40£.—Alfred B. Grice, Aug. 1.9. Benedict No. 403.—Dode O. Bromhal,_Dec. 7 ;; Francis W. Shaffer, Dec. 3 . Kensington No. 4O0.—John A. Duff, Oct. 19; Harvey McCrary, Oct. 4. Climax No. 41^.—Walter Smethers, Aug. 18. Wilmore No. ^12.—Frank J. Zelliken, Apr. 17. Ensign No. 413.—Albert R. Eddington, Oct. 17. Perry No. 41^-—James W. Reading, Apr. 12; John W. [Robertson, Dec. 8. King Danid No. .4/6.—Isaac T. Light, Feb. 7; Mark E. Keller, Sept. 14 ; Frank C. Rowland, Nov. 1; IByron B. Blackburn, Nov. 13: George T. Arnyx, Dec. 9. CodeU No. 4I8.—Bernard J. Swinehart, Dec. 2.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. B Y MATTHEW M. MILLER, P.-. G.-. M . . , COMMITTEE.
To Ike M:. W:. Grand Lodge of Kansas: The seventeenth annual review of Proceedings and Correspondence Report, prepared b y M / . W.". M A T T H E W M U R R A Y M I L L E R , is herewith
presented. I t is with a deep sense of sorrow t h a t to someone else is neces • sarily delegated t h e d u t y of presenting this report, owing to t h e d e a t h of our distinguished chairman of t h e Committee on Correspondence. H o w emblematic of a n unfinished life is t h e broken column! And how close is t h a t thought to a consideration of this report, which, nearing completion, was suddenly terminated a t the command of the Grim Messenger of D e a t h , and remains a monument to his work—a broken column. The report, with t h e exception, of a very few Grand Jurisdictions remaining to be reviewed, had been finished, a n d t h e completed report in• eludes a review of t h e Proceedings received in time for this report from t h e Masonic Grand Lodges in fraternal correspondence with t h e Grand Lodge of Kansas. ALBERT K . WILSON,
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Master. The Grand Representatives of three jurisdictions were excused for nonattendance by reason of absence in army. Three others without excuse for three years' negligence and non-attendance, were made to walk the plank. The High Executioner did not sleep on his job. The Past Grand Masters of Grand Lodge of Alabama were severally introduced; and the presiding officers of the Grand Chapter and the Grand Commandery were also introduced, and made brief responses. The address of the Grand Master devotes considerable space to a clandestine lodge that had been organized in the city of Birmingham. The Grand Master in his address makes an earnest plea for organized and systematic effort in placing the. financial interests of the Masonic Home upon a systematic and substantial basis. This cannot be done in a day; it will take no little time, thoughtful consideration and earnest effort; but it will have all these, because GOD'S opportunity and man's necessity have met, and will- not be laid aside until fully accomplished. The Grand Lodge at the last Annual (1916) having adopted an amendment to the Constitution on the question of physical qualifications of applicants for membership, placing the responsibility for final action and selection in the lodge, subject in each case to the written approval of the applicant. The Grand Master, in the absence of any rule of interpretation, adopted for himself the rule "that when a candidate could, either with his own person or with the aid of artificial limbs, place himself in the necessary
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positions and give t h e signs a n d grips, t h a t I would approve t h e action of a lodge in accepting such candidate." Grand Mas£er W A L T E R SMITH in this interpretation fully sustains a n d approves the above theory and acti on taken b y those who subscribe t o t h e now well-established doctrine, t h a t "Masonry is a progressive science." Interesting addresses were delivered before Grand Lodge. One b y t h e Alabama correspondent, W.". Bro. OLIVER STREET D A Y , upon "Speculative Masonry Before A. D . 1717." I t contains an excellent compilation of what is known of t h e beginnings of Speculative Masonry in England prior t o 1717. Another address was delivered b y M.'.W.". Bro. LAWRENCE H . L E E . H e began with a pleasing reference to t h e Pilgrim Fathers a n d t h e C a v a liers, recalling t h e remark made b y t h e eloquent and " l a m e n t e d G H A D Y " : " F r o m a joining of t h e Pilgrim and t h e Cavalier came t h e first typical American—ABRAHAM L I N C O L N . "
T h e addresses are each excellent, a n d our-readers would enjoy t h e m ; but we see t h a t ominous sign, " L a c k of Space"—and we pass on, regretfully. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — W . ' . Bro. O L I V E R D A Y S T R E E T writes t h e r e p o r t ,
an excellent one. H e disagrees with us for minimizing t h e physical p a r t of the perfect m a n " a s a symbol of t h e abode of D e i t y . " A n d we hold fast t o our conception of Masonry t h a t " G O D is in his Holy T e m p l e " in these modern days more probably in some prototype of t h e deformed, illshapen ^ S O P t h a n in t h e form of the "perfect y o u t h " P A R I S , who set t h e whole world a t w a r for t h e possession of t h e perfect form of H E L E N O F TROY.
We are a firm believer in t h e ancient English rule, " H a n d s o m e is t h a t handsome does." One of t h e best spiritually developed married couples we ever knew, t h e m a n was a "perfect youth," while the wife was t h e possessor of a n enormous hare lip a n d had a bass voice of immense power a n d volume. B u t their lives were lovely. Bro. STREET agrees with us in three matters discussed a n d fully considered: (1) Disuse of word " m a s o n i c " in business titles or advertisem e n t s ; (2) T h e exaction from initiates of a belief in Deitj' a n d t h e use of the "Bible on the a l t a r " ; (3) Our comment under New Zealand as t o the best method of dispensing masonic relief. On t h e subject of "illiteracy" he seems to take the ground it should not debar one seeking admission to Masonry. W e think t h e masonic rule governing "illiteracy" no longer has a place in the forum of discussion. We have enjoyed t h e Alabama review. T h e change in method of r e viewing, reminds us of t h e invariable introductory remark between t h e ancient Governors of t h e Carolinas—"It's a'long time," e t c . R O B E R T S T E R L I N G T B A G U E , M.". W . ' . G r a n d Master, M o n t g o m e r y . G E O R G E A. BEAUCHAMP, R . \ W . ' . Grand Secretary, M o n t g o m e r y . O L I V E R D A Y S T R E E T , Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next Annual. Montgomery, December 4, 1918.
COHRESPONDENCE—ALBERTA.
Februa
ALBERTA —1918. Lodges, 9 4 ; members, 7,984; n e t gain, 470. Nine lodges U. D . are also reported. E d m o n t o n , M a y 29, 1918. W. M . C O N N A C H E B , M . - . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r .
(Portrait frontispiece.) In his address t h e Grand Master refers to deaths of Past Grand Masters J. J A Y B U C K , B E S T O R G . BROWN, a n d C H A R L E S H . CHANDLER, of K a n s a s .
Two lodges, Nos. 9.3 and 94, were constituted. Eleven dispensations for forming new lodges were granted.. •. T h e handsomest pages in the volume are those displaying t h e British colors, followed by t h e inscription: ROLL OF HONOR. The following brethren have laid down their lives for their country. Dulce el decorum est pro patria mori.
T h e Journal of the Proceedings of the G r a n d Lodge is a carefully a n d well-prepared record, and reflects great credit upon Grand Secretary S. Y . . TAYLOR. T h e r e is so much space devoted t o t h e various Proceedings a n d to the great w a r questions arising a t home a n d abroad, t h a t it seems practically impossible t o give way to t h e tendency a n d desire to discuss them fully, t o t h e detriment of all else. Kansas for 1917 is briefly reviewed. More space is given to the Kansas volume for 1918. Grand Master STUART'.S thoroughly well-prepared a n d convincing reply to t h e request to grant dispensation for military lodges is copied in full in t h e Alberta report, and appears to " t h o r o u g h l y a n d satisfactorily cover t h e ground." T h e action taken by Grand Master THOMAS J. T U R N E R , of Illinois, i n the year 1865, quoted by Grand Master STUART, has always been considered _the conclusion of t h e matter so far as it affected t h e Middle West. There was more trouble to follow later, when some of t h e military masonic mavericks apphed t o , a n d tried to obtain enrollment in regularly constituted lodge bodies. I t took years in some cases to accumulate sufficient evidence to form a seeming basis t o affiliate some of these-^even then mostly on faith—and—but those we know have left this earthly jurisdiction. We think Grand Master STUART gives a thorough solution to the military dispensation lodge request. T h e committee in alluding to the matter well a n d wisely endorse his action, saying: " T h e D e p u t y Grand Master handles the question of military lodges in thorough manner in answer to a request re the formation of one. Plis reply is worthy of a full quotation." T h e Alberta correspondent generously devotes the space, which unequivocally sustains M.". W.'. Bro. STUART'S position.
1918-19.
CORRESPONDENGE^ARIZONA.
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Under Minnesota, after a reference to Grand Master P I N K H A M ' S a d dresSj the Alberta correspondent s a y s : We would like to pass along these lines, from the close of this thoughtful, careful, and very pointed address: " M y struggling soul may never gain the prize . ' . I t covets so. It may not reach the gate of Paradise • At sunset's glow. But I have faith that in the shadows blue At set of sun, I shall be judged by what I've tried to do, Not what I've done."
We have only space for a splendid war picture used b y the Alberta correspondent to illustrate the uselessness of expecting masonic relations in certain cases: It is useless to plead, or reason, or say anything to a cobra. In such situations heroic methods alone arc of any use. As I am writing this, our line has been pressed hard for thirty days, and General HAIG'S order to those heroes is: " N o further back. You must remain firm now."
The pen picture i s . a strong one. ^'HAIG'S line" did not break. W e don't know his ancestral t r e e ; b u t he has all the characteristics of t h e • Clan Grant, whose motto is ' ' S t a n d fast!" Dr. H . D A R L I N G , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, E d m o n t o n . S. Y. TAYLOR, P . - . G / . M . " . , R . - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Calgary.
Dr. H . DARLING, Correspondent, Edmonton. Next Annual, Calgary, June 11, 1919.
ARIZONA —1918. Lodges,'25; members, 3,149; n e t gain, 273. Tucson, F e b r u a r y 12, 1918.
M.-.W.\ CHARLES C U S T I S W O O L F , G r a n d
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Tlie volume opens to a patriotic a n d beautiful preface entitled, " G r a n d Lodge F . & A. M. of Arizona—Honor Roll June 30, 1918" ; which is embellished with a beautiful representation of Old Glory. T h e roll contains the narnes of " t h e gallant three h u n d r e d " members of t h e Grand Lodge of the Craft of Arizona who b j ' enlistment in the service of t h e United States have shown willingness to go the limit in service or sacrifice for country a n d flag. In t h e Arizona necrology list. Flagstaff No. 7, under date of November 20, 1917, we find t h e n a m e of THOMAS ELLIOTT BOWMAN, formerly of
Topeka, as truly one of " o u r b o y s " to a host of Kansas Masons as though kith and k i n ; and one who has challenged death as heroically a n d completely as a n y one ever did "going over t h e t o p . " He died while undergoing a surgical operation designed to fit him for, and complete his
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ARKANSAS.
February,
acceptance as a soldier of the United States. Quiet and courteous in demeanor, he was a true type of the soldier who honors every draft made upon his service or life b y his country. His K a n s a s brethren who have* followed or are now following t h e flag, bear him on their Roll of Honor as true brother and comrade as fully as though dying on the field of battle. We notice t h e appointment of a committee of twenty-five (one from each . subordinate lodge) tfl procure subscriptions from members of the Fraternity for t h e E n d o w m e n t Fund of t h e Masonic Home. T h e action was unanimously adopted. On motion of Past Grand Master FREDERICKS, t h e Grand Treasurer was authorized and instructed to transfer t h e two bonds of SI,000 each no\y held in t h e General F u n d to t h e Masonic Home General Fund.. Adopted. T h e Grand Lodge adopted a resolution providing t h a t the initial sum to be raised b y t h e masonic membership of the S t a t e of Arizona for the benefit of t h e Masonic Home be fixed a t t h e a m o u n t of one hundred thousand dollars, and that it be apportioned among the various subordinate bodies according t o the number of members on their several rolls within t h e ensuing masonic year, and t h e sums so raised to be placed in the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. A Board of Masonic Home Trustees, consisting of six members, was elected, two for six years, two for four, and two for two years. W e note t h a t Past Grand Master M O R R I S GOLDWATBR is Grand Orator for next year. H e is also a six-year termer as a Masonic Home Trustee. With its splendid backing, we think t h e success of t h e Masonic Home is assured. Fourteen P a s t Grand Masters answered present a t t h e Past G r a n d Master's annual. The banquet was held a t t h e C o u n t r y Club. -There was no Correspondence Report t o G r a n d Lodge. E D W I N A L V I N H U G H E S , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Tombstone.
G E O R G E J. ROSKRDGB, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tucson. .
H A R R Y A. DRACHMAN, P.". G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent,
Tucson.
Next Annual, Pressott, February 11, 1919.
ARKANSAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 5 3 1 ; members, 22,133 ; n e t gain, 697. Little Rock, November 20, 1917. M.-.W.-. J.. S. RBAMEY, Grand Master. T h e volume opens with reports of various Emergent Communications of Grand Lodge. At t h e Annual Session Grand Master SAMDEL W . HOGAN, of Oklahoma, was t h e distinguished visitor, a n d the exercises in opening Grand Lodge were of an intensely patriotic character. " A m e r i c a " was sung. Grand Master REAMEY addressed G r a n d Lodge " i n eloquent strains, giving utterance to sentiments of loftiest patriotism." Three four-minute
1918-19.
C0RRESP02\'DBNCE—ARKA.\'SAS.
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men made eloquent addresses, one of the three "holding the fort" until he delivered a poem about saving the world for liberty and the "Flag that never knew defeat." The poem was built on Laureate lines. The Arkansas Correspondence Committee, by Bro. STORM 0. WHALBY, made report upon a number of topics presented for consideration, and among them "fraternally recommend that we extend to the Grand Lodge of Panama the salutation of the Craft and authorize the exchange of Grand Representatives." On the proposition to recognize the Grand Lodge of France, the committee concludes: "We have no recommendation to offer on the subject at present, as we feel that our information is not sufficient, and would deem it desirable that further investigation of the subject should be made." Grand Orator J. S. UTLEY delivered a remarkably fine address upon the following heads: (1) What is the measure of a Mason? (2) What are the requirements of the masonic standard about which we have been talking? (3) What is it that differentiates Masonry from all other fraternal bodies? In the conclusion of his address he takes the topic of the world war up for consideration, showing the irrepressible conflict between the claim of the right of one man to rule millions of men, and the right of the many other men to rule themselves. He contrasts in forcible manner the utterances of FREDERICK THE GREAT of Prussia, "Take what you can get; you are never wrong unless you are obliged to give it back." And the orator says : Queer words from the mouth of a great Emperor. How brutal and selfish and heart• less they sound by the side of the utterances of the Father of His Country, when, in 1789, in his first inaugural address, he uttered these famous words: "The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the'pure and immutable principles of private morality. There exists in the course of nature an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between honest policy and public felicity, . . . and the propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a government that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which heaven itself has ordained."
There is no general review Correspondence Report.. The synopsis of returns for 1917 (page 155) shows a tabulation of lodges numbering 531. I t also shows the number of lodges to be 561. The thirty unaccounted for seem to be a sort of suspense account—"good on dress parade, but not worth a continental for actual service." MILTON WIN"HAM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Texarkana.
FAY HBJIPSTEAD, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, -Little Rock. S. 0. WHALBY, Correspondent, Sulphur Springs. Next Annual, Little Rook, November 5, 1918.
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CoBRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;BRITISH COLUMBIA.
February
BRITISH COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 7 9 ; membsrs, 7,951; n e t gain, 146. Victoria, J u n e 20, 1918. M.-.W.'. Bro. D r . DOUGLAS CORSAN, Grand Mastei^. (Portrait frontispiece.) We look most eagerly for and scan with the highest interest those pages devoted to " M e m b e r s who have enlisted for active service." In Opening his Report on Correspondence, Bro. DEWOLF-S.MITH s a y s : " A s for t h e last three years, t h e w a r in E u r o p e claims the attention of nearly every Grand Master, a n d influences the work'of nearly.every Grand Lodge." Kansas for 1917 is quite fully reviewed. Nos. 2, 3 a n d 4 of Grand Master L.^^MB'S decisions are copied a n d considered. H e s a y s : " F r o m t h e rulings numbered 2 and 3 it will bs seen t h a t t h e Grand Master placed where it belonged the responsibility for violating t h e law." The British-Columbia correspondent devotes considerable attention to the Kansas Report on Correspondence, citing our "regrets t h a t t h e Grand Lodge of England in forbidding members of enemy alien birth to attend English lodges h a d been impelled to action t h a t from our neutral point of view seems .unwarranted." T h a t was a neutral view, Bro. D E W O L P SMITH. We are no longer neutral. We are now studying war maps, trying to keep u p with the procession led b y t h e Huns, who are scratching gravel in their efforts to get o u t of t h e ' w a y of B Y N G , MANGUM, H A I G , .
PERSHING, a n d t h a t great master leader FOCH ; all of those last named working in unison in their battle for GOD'S humanity and justice. The Kansas review receives t h e following c o m m e n t : " I t is pleasing t o road Bro. M I L L E R ' S graceful a n d sincere tribute to t h e ability of a British soldier a n d Mason, whom the whole Empire delighted to honor, LOBI> K I T C H E N E R OF K H A H T O U M . "
And t h i s : A short but comprehensive 'notice of our Proceedings for 1916 is included in Bro. MILLER'S report. Note is made of M.'.W.*. Bro. Drr.MAR's reference to our brethren who have joined the colors, Bro. MILLER remarking: " W e do not refer to it as above the ordinary, because a true Mason would be recreant to duty who failed to answer the call of country."
There are some matters of review we h a d marked for consideration, b u t must pass b y for lack of space. This report is written as' we are filling; vacant places on our sscond round of inspection a n d review. We are pleased to note in t h e Grand Secretary's r e p o r t : The annual returns show the lodges to have recovered from the depression of twO' years ago. The amount of work done is considerably more than in 1916; the membership has made a very satisfactory increase; and the financial position of the lodges has improved.
J O H N SHAW, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Nanaimo. W. A. D E WOLF-S.VIITH, R.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent,. New Westminster. Ne-xt Annual, Vancouver, J u n e 19, 1919.
1918-19.
CORRESPONDENCE—CALIFORNIA.
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CALIFORNIA —1917. Lodges, 379; members, 60,384 ; n e t gain, 2,528. San
Francisco, October
8,
1917.
F R A N C I S V. K E E S L I N G ,
M.'.W.'.
Grand Master. T h e address of the Grand Master shows a sublime appreciation of good taste as well as good sense in t h e m a t t e r composing the same, as well as most excellent judgment in preventing admission thereto of everything in t h e shape of ''gush," always recognized a t sight by the Correspondence reviewer, and invariably thrown by the latter into the discard. T h e address in every detail is well worthy of minute examination a n d report, b u t t h e essential requisites of time and space are lacking, and for-' bid. Among the eighteen decisions made b y the Grand Master we note N o . 1 1 : " D u e s of those who have entered the military or naval service oanhpt be remitted merely for t h a t reason." Constitution cited. We commend to those bodies t h a t have taken such action of remitting dues for such reason a like examination of, and reference to, their Constitutions. Constituting a part of Grand Secretary W H I C H E B ' S report is a "Roll of H o n o r " of about thirteen hundred names of members of California's lodges now serving their country in some branch of the military or naval service of t h e United States. T h e Grand Secretary says of the roll: " I t is n o t complete, as it has been impossible for Secretaries t o secure the names of all of them, b u t it indicates t h a t t h e members of t h e Craft of California are loyally doing their full d u t y . " We find in t h e volume an excellent memorial of our dear and lamented brother, EDWARD H E N R Y HAHT, Grand Master 1906. I t is a loving tribute prepared by Grand Junior Warden GEORGE T . RODDEN a t the request of the Grand Master. The character of the report demonstrates the wisdom of t h e Grand Master's appointment. Losing his parents a t a tender age, he "early realized t h e necessity for reliant self-dependence." Fighting a hopeless battle against t h e ravages of a dread disease, he was to t h e last a m a n ; to t h e end a Mason, tender, courageous and true. T h e writer clinches his statement with the further remark : " I t is incredible t h a t he should have been other than true." We have given t h e gist of his mernorial. H i s earthly life was noble and uplifting. H e took as his model ABRAHAM L I N COLN, " t h e first American," as GRADY t h e most eloquent orator of t h e South so fitly named him. T h e Journal of t h e California Proceedings fitly names the "masterly oration of Worshipful ROBERT B . GAYLORD, t h e Grand Orator." I t takes seven pages, which exceeds our space, or we would reproduce it. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past Grand Master EDWARD H . H A R T writes t h e report—his ninth a n d last. T h e Kansas contribution covers three pages. Much of t h e space is taken u p with t h e record of t h e destruction and loss of t h e Masonic Home a t Wichita by fire, taking in full t h e report of t h e
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CANADA.
February,
Secretary of t h e Home, covering the offer of the Sisters of one of t h e C a t h o lic institutions " t o care for a t least twenty of our children." T h e later offer of Bishop H E N N E S S E Y t o t h e Masonic Home is also n o t e d ; and the tender of t h e thanks of the Board t o him a n d t h e good people of Wichita also receive reference. H e devotes a page to the "scholarly address delivered by Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of t h e Supreme Court of Kansas." An epitome of Judge JOHNSTON'S address is given. T h e Kansas report receives courteous notice. W M . R H O D E S HBRVEV, M.". W . \ Grand Master, Los Angeles. J O H N W H I C H E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, San Francisco. J O H N D . M U R P H Y , Correspondent, Oakland.
Next Annual, San Francisco, October 8, l 9 l 8 .
CANADA (Ontario) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 4 5 3 ; members, 63,477; n e t gain, 2,415. Belleville, J u l y 18, 1917. M.-.W.'. SYDNEY A. L U K E , Grand Master. (Portrait of M . \ W.'. W. H . WARDKOPE, Grand Master-elect, frontispiece.) T h e Grand Master's address opened with a recital of conditions surrounding t h e early history of t h e city in which t h e sixty-second A n n u a l Communication of the Grand Lodge was being held, and a beautiful tribute paid to the early settlers and members of t h e Fraternity. An interesting description of C a n a d a ' s p a r t in the great war is given; a n d t h e balance of the address deals largely with t h e routine m a t t e r s connected with his service as Grand Master. o T h e Grand Treasurer's report shows t h a t a total sum of over $46,000 has been contributed to a Belgian Relief Fund, which was forwarded to His Majesty A L B E R T , King of Belgium, for t h e relief of his distressed people. I n commemoration of t h e two h u n d r e d t h anniversary of t h e revival of Masonry in England, and a t t h e request of t h e Grand Master, an interesting and highly instructive address was delivered b y M.'. W.'. A. T. F R E E D , deahng with M a s o n r y in E n g l a n d a t t h e close of t h e fourteenth century. M.'.W.'. A. T . F R E E D , correspondent, reviews t h e Kansas Proceedings, a n d his comments are kindly a n d courteous. WILLIAM H . WARDROPE, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Hamilton. R A L P H L . G U N N , R.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hamilton. A. T . F R E E D , P . ' . G . ' . M.". , Correspondent, Hamilton.
Next Annual, Windsor, July 17, 1918.
1918-19.
CORRESPONDENCE—COLORADO.
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CANADA (Ontario) —1918. Lodges, 4 5 7 ; members, 66,457; n e t gain, 2,980. Windsor, July 17, 1918. WILLIAM H . W A R D R O P E , M . ' . W . ' .
Grand
Master. (Portrait frontispiecg.) Two Special Communications of Grand Lodge were held for t h e purpose of laying corner-stones of Masonic Temples. At t h e Annual Communication we regret to note t h e Grand Secretary was absent owing to illness. The Grand Master's address reflects an unusual degree of activity a m o n g the Craft. While short, it is unusually interesting, and sets forth in detail the activities of t h e Grand Master during t h e initial year of his t e r m of service in t h a t capacity. H e makes mention of a number of rulings a n d decisions rendered during t h e year, and truthfully states t h a t a great m a n y of them "would have been unnecessary had t h e applicant for information been more familiar with t h e Book of Constitutions." This, we believe, is a universal fault. There are 187 pages devoted to reports of t h e District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters. These reports cover in detail the activities of t h e District D e p u ties during t h e year, including statements of visits t o t h e lodges of their districts, work done, attendance a t t h e meetings, a n d other information of t h a t character. T h e Kansas Proceedings are reviewed b y M.'.W.". A. T . F R E E D , correspondent, a n d considerable space is devoted to matters of general interest quoted therefrom. •
WILLIAM H . WARDROPE, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Hamilton. R A L P H L . G U N N , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hamilton.
A. T . F R E E D , P.'.G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Hamilton. Next Annual, Toronto, July 16, 1919.
COLORADO —1918. Lodges, 1 5 1 ; members, 20,245; net gain, 1,122.. Denver, September 17, 1918. L. D . GRAIN, M.'.W.'. Grand Master. (Portrait.) Eight Special Communications of t h e Grand Lodge were held prior t o the Annual Communication, two of which were for t h e purpose of conducting t h e funeral services of P a s t Grand M a s t e r s : A t Canon City, November 26, 1917, for M.'.W.'. Bro. J A M B S H A M I L T O N P E A B O D Y ;
a n d a t Colo-
rado Springs, J a n u a r y 30, 1918, for M.'.W.'. Bro. GEORGE D . K E N N E D Y . Immediately following t h e opening of t h e Annual Communication a n unusual ceremony was enacted in which t h e flags of t h e Alhes were presented t o t h e Grand Lodge, each flag being carried b y a brother whose nationality corresponded with t h e flag presented b y him. A s ' e a c h flag
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;COLORADO.
February,
was received in t h e Grand East the national air of t h a t particiilar country was sung. T h e G r a n d Master's address is devoted largely t o ' t h e routine matters connected with his term of office, b u t includes t h e report of an edict issued, which is'of interest. This edict empowers Colorado Masons who are in t h e service " t o hold masonic intercourse with t h e Masons of their Allies, a n d t o visit a n y of their lodges," having reference we presume to France, Belgium a n d I t a l y . Recognition is not extended these countries, and we are wondering w h a t action would be taken if one purporting to be a Mason, a n d hailing from a Grand Lodge located in a n y of t h e above named countries, should present himself for the purpose of visitation a t the door of a Colorado-lodge. Authority was vested in the Grand Master t o issue dispensations to " m i l i t a r y lodges." He, however, with commendable wisdom, safeguarded t h e interests of t h e Fraternity by establishing such rigid requirements for t h e formation of such lodges t h a t it did n o t become necessary to exercise t h e authority in him so vested. T h e Committee on Correspondence submitted a report recommending recognition of the Grand Lodge of P a n a m a , a n d suggesting t h e m a t t e r of recognition of the Grand Lodge of France be postponed until t h e next Annual Communication. Report was adopted. A special committee was appointed to consider t h e advisability of erecting m o n u m e n t s to the late Senator H E N R Y M . T E L L E R and J O H N M . C H I V -
INGTON, P a s t Grand -Masters. Upon report of t h e committee it was deemed inadvisable at t h e present time to erect t h e s t a t u e t o t h e memory of Bro. T E L L E R ; b u t inasmuch as the body of their first Grand Master, Bro. CHIVINGTON, lies in an unmarked grave, t h e erection of a marker or m o n u m e n t in keeping with t h e dignity of t h e Institution was authorized. T h e erection of this monument is of interest to t h e F r a t e r n i t y of Kansas, as M.-. W.-. Bro. JOHN M . CHIVINGTON was the first Master to preside over a Symbolic lodge in this State, being t h e first Master of Grove Lodge,- now W y a n d o t t e Lodge N o . 3 , located then a t W y a n d o t t e , Kansas, now K a n s a s City, Kansas. T h e following resolution, which was adopted, is of i n t e r e s t : Resolved, That the Most Worshipful Grand Master appoint a committee of five, consisting of the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence and four Past Grand Masters, to report to this Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication as to whether or not fraternal relations with -the various Grand Lodges in the German Empire shall be terminated.
Brother STANLEY C . W A R N E R makes his introductory review as chairm a n of the Correspondence Committee, a n d treats of t h e matters presented in a clear, close, and abbreviated manner. We welcome him into our midst. C L A R E N C E M . KELLOGQ, M . \ W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , D e n v e r . C H A R L E S H . JACOBSON, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, D e n v e r . S T A N L E Y C . W A R N E R , Correspondent, D e n v e r .
Next Annual, Denver, October 7, 1919.
191S-19.
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CONNECTICUT —1918. Lodges, 110; members, 28,114; n e t gain, 1,163. Hartford, February 6 and 7, 1918. M.'.W.-. L. J. NICKERSON, G r a n d Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) T h e Grand Master's address contains a beautiful memorial of t h e life and services of senior Past Grand Master JAMES MCCORMICK (Grand Master 1881-1882), born March 29, 1831, and who died June 24, 1918, in his eighty-eighth year. In every capacity of his useful and busy life " h e was sturdy, faithful and efficient." T h e Grand Master devotes the usual space and time to a consideration of the great war, viewing and citing the spectacle of a German ruler claiming t h a t " 'the spirit of the L o r d ' had descended upon him because he was the Emperor of the Germans, and t h a t GOD demanded the destruction of all the enemies of the German people." Whatever may have been the fellow feeling t h a t was responsible for t h e communism and fellowship of the "murderous H u n " and t h e " u n s p e a k able T u r k " we are glad to note by t h e morning dispatches (July 30, 1918) t h a t the T u r k has refused to further journey in paths and toward further depths of depravity with one who has demonstrated t h a t he has even shaken off t h a t last vestige of seeming respectability—centuries old a n d always respected—"the honor which prevails among thieves." M.-.W.\ GEORGE A. K I B S presents the Report on Correspondence, which is in review form, making brief references. He takes the following fro.m Admiral GEORGE W . BAIRD'S District of Columbia review: Under Porto Rico, he narrates: " A t this very time the Kepes flirlap, a Budapest daily paper, is claiming tTiat Freemasons not only started this terrible European war but are financing it, and that the three assassins who murdered the Grand Duke FERDINAND at Belgrade were all Masons."
Kansas i o r 1917 receives extended consideration, and is a remarkably complete review. • Grand Master LAMB'S history of the loss sustained in t h e destruction of the Masonic Home is given quite fully, and his appreciative reference to the liberal aid given for temporary reconstruction. His action in refusing political preferment while Grand Master is excerpted in full b y Bro. KiES, with the c o m m e n t : " T h i s from his conclusion sounds good." Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON'S "ringing oration," with its novel historical information regarding t h a t great Mason GEORGE WASHINGTON, a n d " r e plete with good practical advice to all of us concerning our civic duties, etc. I t is well worth a thorough perusal. We regret we cannot quote it entire." Past Grand Master F I T C H ' S report showing the kindness and courtesy a t t h e burning of t h e Home is excerpted from largely. H e excerpts our comments about Scotland in the Philippines, and says :
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"We are glad to note his agreement;" and he quotes the Kansas statement fully. He also excerpts fully and approvingly from the Kansas report under District of Columbia and New Zealand. WILLIAM F . ENGLISH, M . \ W.'. Grand Master, Hartford. GEORGE A. KIES, P.'.G.". M.-. , Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
Hartford. • Next Annual, Hartford, February 5, 1919.
CUBA—1917-18. Lodges, 110; members, 8,776; net gain, 1,869. Havana, June 24, 1917.
M.'. W.".
FRANCISCO SANCHEZ
CURBELO)
Grand Master. The Grand Master presents his address at Havana, March 24, 1918, and it comes to the hand of the Kansas correspondent November 12, 1918, just one day after the signing of the armistice between the representatives of the Allies and the United States on the one part, and the representatives of Germany on the other part, providing a basis for a permanent and lasting peace between the nations heretofore involved in war. At this time the indications are that the wrongs inflicted by Germany against the United States and humanity in general will be speedily and fully righted, arid that peace will soon again encircle the earth. The world must not again in like manner permit its peace and serenity to be disturbed. And it mil not. We are glad to note that the Grand Lodge of Cuba last year issued dispensations to form, and later chartered, seven new lodges. The address at the time of its delivery well warranted the outlook at that tiirie made by Grand Master CURBELO. He then said: I cannot at this time, when presenting before you a statement of my acts during the past masonic year, do it full of satisfaction for the success attained; far from that, our spirit is saddened and our mind prejudiced by the anxieties for a future full of threatenings of anguish and pain. Yes, brethren, universal Freemasonry is in mourning. The blood shed in the fields when a fratricidal war is being waged is enormous, the homes destroyed are too many, and the widows and orphans are counted by thousands. It seems that the world is ruled by the genius of evil at this critical period for humanity, a genius that never tires in his demolishing task of wounding, killing and destroying.
And here we halt in our journey with Bro. CURBELO to note the fact that even since we began to present the foregoing, the GOD in "whom we trust interceded, destroyed the powers of evil, and we can say as has been so well said, " G O D reigns, and all is well with His world." The sacriligious upstart who claimed a partnership, as he expressed it, between "Me und GOTT" no longer has an Empire, and there is none so poor as to do him reverence. Arid better yet, while Bro. CURBELO is advocating peace, be-
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hold peace has come to us, blessing our borders a n d granting us the blessings of Liberty, Justice and Fraternity. Since our last review we note t h a t the Grand Lodge of Cuba, on the 8th day of June, 1917, duly recognized the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. T h e address of Grand Master CURBELO shows t h a t grand progress and growth has visited the Grand Lodge of Cuba, and the Republic of Cuba as well. Under the titles, " T h e Masonic Temple," " T h e Library," " O u r Official Relations," " T h e Press," "Masonic Festivals," and "Beneficence," the Grand Master points out unmistakable evidences of masonic and national growth and well-being. In his Report on Correspondence, our Bro. RODRIGUEZ refers to the European war and efforts made on the part of some Grand Lodges to fraternize, notwithstanding the lack of mutual recognition between the two Grand Bodies. We note with pleasure and satisfaction t h a t he takes the view t h a t the case is not so simple as many brothers think. We subscribe to the view t h a t all things are working together for the attainment of the general good of the Craft, and t h a t harmony will be the sure outcome for the Craft in due season. Who, for instance, had the faith to predict such an early and wide-sweeping growth and strength for the Craft in Cuba or the Philippines as each of these Grand Lodges has already attained or was possible even on the p a r t of those who for many years have been hoping and desiring such an outcome, even those who fully believe t h a t all things work together for good to those who love G O D . " We note with pleasurable pride the acknowledgment of the interest t h a t Kansas has always taken in t h e Grand Lodge of Cuba, and the increased portions of the Grand Lodge Proceedings t h a t are published in the language of the United States, and t h a t Kansas Masonry has always a p preciated fully the good work rendered by Bro. RODRIGUEZ so kindly in t h a t behalf. T h e peculiarities of the Spanish idiom to an American neophyte, as he speedily learns, are surprisingly like the ways of Providence, and we doubt not the Spanish student finds the same difficulty in learning the language of the United States, unless he begins early to learn the Spanish. The children in our United States primary schools are credited b y their teachers with a rare facility in learning our language, and marked improvement in our Spanish-speaking provinces is bound to come a t an early day. We trust t h a t the Republic of Cuba, with whose liberty in the providence of GoD t h e United States has been so indissolubly joined, may always be true to, and a partaker of and an exponent of the lessons of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, in those battles for humanity in which we have hitherto been so strongly united. We gladly reciprocate the kindly sentiments so well expressed for the United States b y Bro. RODRIGEUZ, and we note with renewed pleasure his sense of obligation to his Alma M a t e r "Cornell."
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H e says in conclusion : " B o t h your nation and mine are bound now b y a solemn t i e ; we havE gone t o w a r on behalf of democracy, a n d I hope t o come o u t of i t t r i u m p h a n t t o . b e t t e r serve m y G O D and m y fellowmen." FRANCISCO SANCHEZ C U R B B L O , M / . W / . Grand Master, H a v a n a .
JosB M A R T I , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, H a v a n a . F . D E P . RODRIGUEZ, Correspondent, Havana. Next Annual, Havana, M a r c h 23, 1919.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 3 0 ; members, 10,830; n e t gain, 304. Washington, March 10, 1917. . First Stated. JAMES W . W I T T E N , M.'.W.'. G r a n d Master. Exemplification of the esoteric work engaged t h e attention of Grand Lodge. April 10, 1917. Special Communication. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Forin. T e n P a s t Grand Masters of t h e Grand Jurisdiction, led b y their senior P a s t G r a n d Master, M.'.W.'. GEORGE W . BAIRD, were present, as also were P a s t Grand Masters W I L L I A M H . NICHOLS, of the Grand Lodge of Texas, a n d . P a s t Grand Master M I L T O N J. H U L L , of t h e Grand Lodge of Nebraska. T h r e e other P a s t G r a n d Masters were unavoidably, absent, b u t were duly accounted for. T h e Communication so perfectly attended by the distinguished members of t h e Craft was for t h e purpose of paying t h e last tribute of respect and t h e honors of the Craft to t h e remains of t h e late M.".W.'. Bro. H E N R Y K E D G L I B SIMPSON. T h e various masonic bodies were represented in t h e procession t o the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, where services were held, while t h e honorary pallbearers were eleven elders of such church, of whose body B r o . SIMPSON h a d been a n d was a member a t time of his d e cease. A beautiful memorial tribute, prepared by P a s t Grand Masters L U R T I N R. GiNN, G. W . BAIRD, a n d B . W. M A R C H , tells t h e story of one who in all t h e relations of life proved faithful t o his trust, and well merits life's closing tribute, "Blessed are t h e dead who die in the Lord from henceforth : Yea, saith the Spirit, t h a t t h e y m a y rest from their labors: and their works do follow t h e m . " I t was a noble life t h a t was thus honored. A t t h e M a y 10, 1917, Communication of Grand Lodge there was a n excellent report on flag ceremonial b y t h e Committee on Work and Lectures, and their report on t h e flag presentation ceremonial a n d salute is entitled t o great credit for t h e result of their labors. W e think if t h e mad Kaiser could speculate for a season upon t h e report of this and. other Flag Committees he would have ample chance for arriving a t t h e safe conclusion t h a t while their names evidenced Teutonic origin, yet beyond question t h e members of t h e committee were s t a n d a r d bred Yanks, full of pep, vim, a n d fighting tenacity. Consideration of report was postponed to M a y , 1918.
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G E O R G E F L E M I N G M O O R E , the distinguished a n d scholarly head of t h e
Scottish Rite Body of t h e Southern Jurisdiction of t h e United States of America, m a d e a n excellent address before t h e Grand Lodge. T h e Annual Communication was held December 19, 1917. T h e address of Grand Master JAMES W . W I T T E N follows the well defined lines of masonic d u t y to.country, flag and humanity. The committee appointed to review Grand Master W I T T B N ' S address approved t h e action of Grand Master W I T T E N " i n commissioning our P a s t Grand Master L U R T I N R . G I N N as ambassador in furtherance of closer relationship between t h e Grand Bodies of France a n d those of t h e United States. We call attention in this connection to your action last week in entering into fraternal relations with one of those bodies, t h e Grand Lodge of France, elsewhere referred to under 'Recognition.' " T h e distinctive feature of the volume is Admiral a n d Past G r a n d Master G E O . W . BAIRD'S Report on Correspondence, which we always take u p with pleasure and lay aside with t h e usual regret t h a t limited space does n o t permit us to do it t h e justice required b y reason of its great merit. If we can take nothing else we must give our readers his brief analysis of M.'.W.'. Bro. E . H . H A R T , t h e California writer: " H e was one m a n without a vice ; who saw t h e good always, a n d never t h e bad, in any one." Most of us, if a post mortem regret were possible, doubtless would voice t h e regret a t t h e inability to find an equally generous a n d kind memorialist. He says of t h e Grand Master's decision: " T h a t t h e membership of a brother is valid after he has received one or more degrees, even though it may be discovered t h a t he was riot a bona fide resident a n d t h a t t h e lodge a n d n o t t h e member is in error." T o which he a d d s : "Tliis is a sound a n d correct decision." Noting t h e " 6 4 6 deaths during t h e year," he says : "Among t h e m was WILLIAM M . SHAVER, whose writings we have read with much pleasure, and whose example was an inspiration t o t h e Grand Lodge." Referring to Grand Master LAMB'S executive work, he said: It needs prompt and vigorous execution of the law to insure good government, even in masonic lodges. The failure to execute our national laws is. in the opinion of the writer, the canker which is sapping the nation's life-blood.
Of t h e Kansas correspondent's work he says : His records—cermored—are so presented that his constituency has no excuse for failure, if any exists, to be posted on national or foreign Masonry."
M.". W.'. Bro. BAIRD closes his report with references to t h e various Rolls of Honor kept b y the nations of their soldiers. H e s a y s : Those who have never served in a war are not likely to realize its dangers, privations' horrors and miseries. . . . The fate of the nation is in the hands of the men at the front, so we can never do too much for them.
L E W . T O W E R S , J R . , M . \ W . ' . Grand Master, Washington. A R V I N E W . JOHNSTON, R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Washington.
G E O . W . BAIRD, P.". G.'. M . - . , Correspondent, Washington.
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UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND —1918. . • Annual G r a n d Festival, April 24, 1918.
M.-. W.". T H E D U K E OF C O N -
NAUGHT AND STRATHBARN, G r a n d Master.
Among t h e distinguished visitors were P a s t G r a n d Master A. T. H O L DEN, of Victoria, and P a s t Pro Grand Master N E W T O N J. M O O U E , of Western Australia. T h e minutes of the last Quarterly, relating to the election of the M.'. W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r a n d V.'. W.'. Grand Treasurer, were read a n d duly confirmed, a n d thereupon t h e Grand Master was duly proclaimed as elected, a n d installed in his office for t h e ensuing year. A like ceremony was performed for t h e P r o Grand Master a n d the D e p u t y Grand Master each respectively. T h e full list of appointed officers was then read. T h e D e p u t y Grand Master expressed in behalf of t h e Grand Lodge their deep sense of gratitude to the Grand Master for his visit and presence. T h e G r a n d Master in response made a gratifying report of his visits t o t h e Grand Lodges of t h e Soudan and Egypt. H e thanked the brethren "for t h e splendid manner in which they are continuing the support of the charities." H e made a further gratifying reference t o t h e W a r Hospital, a n d " t h a t we are able t o show o u r fellow-countrymen t h a t we members of t h e Craft are staunch a n d earnest supporters of anything t h a t m a y minimize t h e great sufferings produced b y this lamentable war. Brethren, I a m very- glad t o learn t h a t Freemasons have agreed t o take over, a t t h e request of t h e R e d Cross Society, and with t h e approval of t h e Bishop of London, Fullham Palace for hospital purposes." Session closed with t h e national anthem a n d a dinner a t the Connaught Rooms. Quarterly, J u n e 5, 1918.
R.'. W.". THOMAS F H E D E R I C K H A L S E Y , D e p -
u t y Grand Master. T e n vacancies on the Committee of Management of t h e Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons a n d Widows of Freemasons were filled b y customary nomination and election, a n d action w a s taken upon a motion, of which previous notice h a d been given, t h a t t h e sum of 100 guineas be contributed from the F u n d of General Purposes toward a silver wedding gift to be presented to their Majesties t h e King a n d Queen on t h e celebration of their Majesties' marriage on t h e 6 t h day of July, 1893. As it was known t h a t their Majesties were n o t prepared to accept individual gifts from private persons or public bodies, suggestion was made t o Grand Lodge t h a t t h e amount named be included in t h e fund to be presented to their Majesties on their silver wedding, who have signified their readiness to accept simply a small personal memento, a n d to devote t h e remainder of t h e fund to t h a t cause which is dear to every Freemason's heart—the cause of benevolence. T h e motion was carried unanimously. W e notice t h a t previously proposed grants of relief to t h e a m o u n t of
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£660 were m a d e ; a n d further grants to amount of £1,3.40 recommended to Grand Lodge; and t h a t while the income for the year was £47,000 t h e y spent £49,000. A future income was provided, " p e r m i t t i n g the p a y m e n t of the year's deficit of £2,000, and providing for a n increase of annuities to widows from £32 t o £40 a y e a r ; to brethren who are single or widowers from £40 to £48 a y e a r ; and to married couples, to whom we gave a n increase last year of £10, making £50 a year, we want to give another £ 2 , making u p a level £ 1 a week." The resolution carrying the increased benefactions was p u t and declared carried. T h e English record of benefactions contains delightful reading, and we regret t h a t we cannot find it all presented in condensed form, with a further record of membership showing those who participated in the grant of t h e benefactions. We note t h a t the number of the last lodge chartered was 3860. H o w many of the prior number represent defunct lodges is not recorded. T H E D U K E O F CONNAUGHT, M:.W.:
Grand M a s t e r .
CoLViLLB SMITH, R.-. W . ' . Grand Secretary.
FLORIDA —1918. Lodges, 2 4 1 ; members, 14,035; n e t gain, 670. Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 15, 1918. A. S. YORK, M . ' . W,'. Grand Master. I t is with a peculiar sense of deprivation, loss and sorrow t h a t Kansas Masons learn from t h e Florida volume that SAMUEL PASCO, for the greater part of his lifetime her trusted, honored, and loved Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Florida, had ceased from earthly labors and a n swered the call of the Almighty to his spirit t o return to the G O D who gave it. Bro. PASCO was born a t London, England, June 28, 1834, and came t o the United States in early manhood, and finished his earthly course March 13, 1917, in his eighty-third year. A soldier in the Civil War, his body received and carried to its last resting place t h e marks and ssars betokening brave and faithful service in behalf of t h e cause in which he fought some of life's battles. President WILLIAM M C K I N L B Y , in recognition of his nobility of character, honored him with a position of great responsibility and t r u s t on the P a n a m a Canal Commission t h a t marked a n era of good will in the National history. Masonically, Bro. PASCO was t h e grand old Mason of Florida. K a n sas Masons revered him, and in memory still hold him dear, as one who honored her with the affection and pride of a native son. Florida and Kansas are in entire unison and loving accord in honoring the memory of their true a n d distinguished brother. Past Grand Master .
SAMUEL PASCO.
Past Grand Master JAMBS CARNELL, distinguished as a ritualist, is also given memorial honors. ' . '
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P a s t G r a n d Masters J. J A Y B U C K a n d B E S T O R G . B R O W N receive brief
memorial notices i n t h e Grand M a s t e r ' s address. T h e G r a n d Master found it a " p a t r i o t i c a n d masonic d u t y " to grant dispensations to young men who were running t h e risk of " the supreme sacrifice in behalf of their country." T h a t settles i t ! when your U N C L E SAMUEL calls, the usual forms of procedure are laid aside; as the wise old lawmakers expressed i t : Inter arma leges silent; (i. e., in t h e midst of war t h e laws are silent.) As true in Masonry as in law, a n d always has been. P a s t G r a n d Master SILAS B . W R I G H T says of Grand Orator WILLIAM A. J O H N S T O N ' S oration: " I t is a gem in a literary w a y a n d is filled with beautifully expressed patriotic t h o u g h t . " H e takes in full t h a t portion of t h e gem with its spirited comparison of t h e virtues a n d excellencies of the two K a n s a s songsters, t h e eagle and t h e mule, a n d records their praises with t h a t judicial fairness for which " t h e c o u r t " is noted. Nevertheless t h e suspicion is a p p a r e n t from the record t h a t t h e court is inclined t o support t h e cause of t h e mule. Bro. W R I G H T quotes t h e orator a t another point on t h e subject of patriotism, a n d praises t h e old-fashioned spirit of patriotism, • in which we heartily agree. W e join with t h e J u d g e in his conclusion: " I pity the American citizen who h a s ho 'bass d r u m ' in his soul, a n d whose eyes do n o t reflect t h e glory of t h e 'Stars a n d Stripes.' " Amen! • N o t i n g o u r review, Bro. W R I G H T s a y s : " H e never fails to comment u p o n t h e fact t h a t M.". W.'. Bro. SAMUEL PASCO always occupied the custom a r y seat as the Grand Representative of K a n s a s . " Fixed habit, Bro.. WRIGHT.
Under Oregon last year, in taking so m u c h of their beautiful flag cerem o n y we failed t o find space for W H I T T I E R ' S beautiful prayer. B r o . W R I G H T h a d t h e space a n d took it. Here it is : " O , make Thou us, through centuries long, In peace secure, in justice strong ; Around our gift of freedom draw The safeguards of t h y righteous law ; And, cast in some divine mold. Let the new cycle shame the old."
Although Bro. W R I G H T has much greater allowance of space, there is a. reminiscent suggestion of the old refrain, " S a w m y leg off," as he cuts off " s h o r t " with a mere suggestion of w h a t promised to be an excellent concluding article on the topic, " G r a n d Master's Precedence." H e concludes as follows : " W e t r u s t t h a t our Florida brethren will find information as well as pleasure in t h e perusal of these pages, a n d t h a t t h e members of t h e Round Table will comment fully a n d kindly on w h a t is presented." T . PiCTON WARLOW, M . - . W . - . Grand Master, Orlando. W I L B U R P . W E B S T E R , R . ' . W.: G r a n d Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . W R I G H T , P.". G . - . M . - . , Correspondent, D e L a n d .
Next Annual, Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 21, 1919.
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GEORGIA —1917. Lodges, 6 6 3 ; members, 43,675; n e t gain, 1,714. Macon, October 30, 1917. F R A N K O . M I L L E R , Grand Master, opened Grand Lodge in Ample Form after the twelve hundred brethren had united in singing two stanzas of " H o w firm a foundation, ye saints of t h e Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent W o r d " — t h a t good old masonic h y m n reminiscent of t h e good old days a n d ways of Ancient Craft Masonry. Georgia always h a s time to note a n d honor t h e fiftieth anniversary of the masonic life of a veteran. She so honored gratefully a n d lovingly Grand Treasurer JAMBS M . RTJSHIN, and an apron with his masonic history engraved thereon was given b y Grand Lodge as a token in honor of such on such anniversary. T h a t was fine; b u t Georgia never in all the 131 Annual Communications presented a prettier tableau t h a n when those two sprightly youths—and veterans—Most Worshipful Brethren • JAMES W . TAYLOR a n d H E N R Y B A N K S , came in and up the aisle leading
to t h e altar a n d Grand East, escorting " o u r nation's flag," which was borne b y t h a t younger representative of Georgia Masonry, W.'. Bro. RAYMOND D A N I E L , who delivered a soul-inspiring address, a n d presented the flag t o M.'.W.'. Bro. JAMES W . TAYLOR, appointed b y t h e Grand Master t o receive the same for t h e Grand Lodge of Georgia, who also m a d e an eloquent address, with this delightful conclusion: Every star in that banner is a pjEan of liberty, every stripe a bond proclaiming the brotherhood of man. It, like the tenets of our great Order, has never been trailed in the dust, nor ever will be while countless millions rise in unified love and exclaim, "Long live and wave forever!"
CoKRBSPONDBNCE.—W.'. B r o . RAYMOND D A N I E L reviews K a n s a s in a genial, appreciative manner, crediting each year's Proceedings with bringing a report of continued advancement of t h e Craft, founded upon t h e principles of purest Masonry. H e a d d s : The Grand Master's address is cogent, complete, practical—-the work of a mind trained in logic and sharpened by the inventions of necessity ; but it is more than this, for it breathes a spirit of sympathy and brotherly love possible only from a heart filled with love of G O D and of mankind. Added to his attainments as advocate, orator and statesman, is the evident fact that Bro. LAMB is a Man and a Mason—a Christian gentleman.
Grand Master Lamb's address is called upon for numerous excerpts. He refers in most complimentary terms to our Correspondence R e p o r t s a n d action taken thereon, a n d excerpts what we said in our talk with B r o . B A S S anent physical qualifications. H e is entirely in accord a n d coincides in our utterances upon t h a t . m o s t genial a n d interesting subject of consideration in Georgia, Kansas, a n d elsewhere in general, viz.. Past Grand Master H E N R Y BANKS, because he has never grown old enough to get into t h e " U n c l e " class, a n d besides—we skip it outside t h e family. Under Wisconsin, we find a n excerpt taken from Bro. J B N K S ' twentieth Correspondence Report, calling attention to t h e fact t h a t "Since we t o o k
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our seat a t t h e Round Table, of all t h e reviewers in t h e United States then engaged in t h e task only two are still using their pens a n d abilities in this line of w o r k " — a n d he cites the names of t h e reviewers of Kansas and West Virginia. Bro. D A N I E L cites Bro. LAMB'S K a n s a s decision : " A masonic lodge in K a n s a s has n o right t o donate a n y p a r t of its funds t o a n endowment fund for a cemetery owned b y the city." W. G. E N G L A N D , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , C e d a r t o w n . F R A N K F . B A K E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, M a c o n . RAYMOND D A N I E L , Correspondent, A t l a n t a .
Next Annual, Macon, October 29, 1918.
IDAHO —1918. Lodges, 6 5 ; members, 5,681; n e t gain, 505. Moscow, September 10, 11 a n d 12, 1918.
SHERMAN M . COFFIN, M.".
W . \ Grand Master. T h e frontispiece is a portrait of t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Master-elect for the current year. T h e volume opens to a beautiful appreciation of a faithful and efficient official, who for more t h a n forty years h a d regularly answered " p r e s e n t " a t t h e opening of Grand Lodge. T h e visible tokens of appreciation were flowers, a n d this telegram which the Grand Lodge instructed Grand Secretary K N E P P E K to send to P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r C H A R L E S HIMKOD, who
was Grand Secretary from 1875 to 1879, G r a n d M a s t e r in 1879, a n d Grand •Treasurer for twenty-nine years thereafter until last year, when he refused t o continue longer in t h e office. Advancing age a n d physical disabihty prevented his attendance. T h e telegram sent him r e a d : We, the members of the Grand Ijodge in Annual Communication assembled, miss your familiar countenance, your wise counsels, your faithful service. We send fraternal greetings and brotherly love, and look forward with confidence to our meeting you again next year. GEO. E . KNEPPER, Grand Secretary.
T h e message, a n d its acknowledgment b y Bro. HIMROD, were heart to heart, and make delightful reading. We note with great pleasure M.'. W.'. Bro. HIMROD is still Grand Representative of Kansas, which we trust he will retain to t h e earthly limit. T h e address of Grand Master C O F F I N recommended " t h a t action be t a k e n toward recognizing the Grand Orient a n d t h e Grand Lodge ofF r a n c e " ; b u t later, on report of t h e Committee on Correspondence, adopted t h e saner and wiser recommendation of t h a t committee, " t h a t no action be taken a t this time in reference to establishing relations with either t h e Grand Orient or the Grand Lodge of F r a n c e . " There is a tender and loving report on necrologj', including t h e dis-
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tinguished dead of t h e year, saying of Grand Master J. JAY B U C K (1884) : " H e occupied many prominent positions in his Grand Jurisdiction, both in masonic and S t a t e affairs" ; and saying of C H A R L E S H E N R Y C H A N D L E R ,
Grand Master (1914): " O u r distinguished brother a n d companion was without doubt one of the most loyal,, lovable, enthusiastic and faithful members in this jurisdiction." CoRRESPONDBNCB.—R.'. W.'J Bro. G E O . F . K N E P P E R presented t h e Correspondence Report, reviewing Kansas for 1918 quite fully. H e liked t h e Grand Chaplain's prayer; said it was " o n e right u p to date—fervent and eloquent." Grand Master LOBDELL'S address is described as— One of untisual interest. The work of the Grand Master's office was done largely by the Deputy, so that the address before us is devoid of detail, but breathes a lofty masonic spirit throughout.. In these troublous times we find his conclusion to be too full of patriotic fervor, too eloquent in phrasing to be omitted from this report; we therefore quote as much of it as space will permit.
Taking entire conclusion.
We quote further:
As Deputy Grand Master, WILLTAM I..STUART presented a report covering that part of the Grand Master's duties entrusted to him. We were especially interested in his report because we used to meet Judge STUART in times past. I t follows that the Grand Master's office is again well filled in the election of the above.
H e refers to t h e very interesting table showing the percentage of Master Masons to every thousand male inhabitants. H e also fully enters upon t h e details of Grand Secretary W I L S O N ' S report. H e takes Grand Orator K E E N E ' S distinction between t h e mission of Masonry a n d t h a t of t h e church, as also our reference to M.'. W.'. Bro. HIMROD'S beautiful response a t t h e pioneer banquet, a n d takes t h e conclusion of the Kansas report in full. We t h a n k Bro. K N E P P E R for his generous comments on our work. A N D R E W LOUNSBURY, M . ' . W.". G r a n d Master, Albion.
G E O . E . K N E P P E R , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Boise. Next Annual, Hurley, September 9, 1919.
ILLINOIS —1918. Lodges, 869; members, 167,286; n e t gain, 10,078. Chicago,
October
8,
1918.
AUSTIN
H . SCROGIN,
M.'.W.'.
Grand
Master. T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form in Medinah Temple, which being accomplished, a telegram was sent the President of the United States congratulating him on his stand of " n o peace b y compromise," and urging t h a t he demand "unconditional s u r r e n d e r " of Germany. Following this t h e " G r a n d Marshal with t h e Grand Stewards retired and returned with t h e flag, and presented i t to t h e Grand Master, who placed it in the Grand
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East while the brethren sang "The Star-Spangled Banner." The Grand Lodge now being opened, the nation's executive having been patted on the back, and the flag reposing in the place of honor which it rightly deserves, the Grand Lodge proceeded to transact its work. The Grand Master presented his address, and states that the net gain, 10,078, is the greatest in the history of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. Requests were made for authority to organize "army lodges" in France, but such authority was declined. A War Fund, through voluntary contributions, was proposed, and through the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Masters in calling attention of the lodges in the various districts to the purposes of this fund, the magnificent sum of §133,762.35 was paid over to the Grand Treasurer on the 15th of last May. There were nine German-language lodges in Ilhnois, and the Grand Master "fully realizing the great danger to American institutions by the German propaganda, took up the advisability of a change to the medium of speech in America." Six of the nine lodges accepted the suggestion for a change willingly. An edict was then issued stating that the English language only should be used by the lodges of Illinois; notwithstanding the edict, one lodge defied the authority of the Grand Master, and their charter was arrested. Upon investigation, it was determined the action of this one lodge was through "misinformation and ignorance," and it was recommended the charter be restored. The New York Conference, a meeting composed of Grand Masters of various Grand Jurisdictions called to consider the part the Masons of America should take in the war with reference to relief work, was attended by Past Grand Master ALEXANDER H . BELL as the representative of the Grand Master of Illinois, and in view of his report it was recommended that no action be taken. The Committee on National Defense presented a report, showing an expenditure of $14,782.87, and having a net balance on hand of $83,387.24. Requests have been filed with the government for permission to erect buildings at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and-at Camp Grant to provide masonic headquarters for men in the service. Expenditures of various sums for other work of this nature on a smaller scale are reported for other military establishments in Illinois. The matter of physical quahfications was presented by the Grand Master, and the matter of modifying the laws was suggested, to permit maimed soldiers returning from the war to be eUgible to petition for the Mysteries. He stated: ' It is my opinion that our law should be so changed as to permit these returning heroes, though maimed and torn in our defense, to apply to our lodges for admission. Of course suitable regulations should be made so that the Grand Lodge, through the Grand Master, can supervise and control in cases where this might be abused. I therefore recommend that an amendment be prepared to bring about the change suggested.
The Proceedings show this was referred to the Committee on Grand Master's Report, who in turn referred the matter to the Committee on Legislation. Incidentally the Committee on Jurisprudence approves of
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the recommendation of t h e Grand Master, a n d in t u r n also refers t h e proposition to t h e Committee on New Legislation. However, we are u n able to find t h a t a n y disposition was made of t h e m a t t e r presented in t h i s double-barreled manner b y t h e committee or committees referred t o . C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . â&#x20AC;&#x201D; M . ' . W.'. Bro. D B L M A R D . D A B R A H pre.sents a n
extended Report on Correspondence, of which nearly six pages are devoted to Kansas. I n addition to this, we note he has used t h e comparative scale table showing the number of Master Masons to each thousand male white citizens, age twenty-one years a n d over, b y States, presented with t h e Grand Secretary's report in the Kansas Proceedings for 1917, due credit being given. We note the following criticism of the report of the Committee on C h a r tered Lodges; The report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges is a curious document devoted for the most part to clerical errors on the part of Secretaries of lodges. I t seems strange that intelligent men want to waste their time in hunting for i's without a dot and t's without a cross. From a reading of this report it is impossible to gain any idea as to the welfare and the condition of the lodges in Kansas, things which every Grand Lodge should be fully informed upon.
No, Bro. DARRAH, this is not a waste of time in looking for u n d o t t e d i's a n d uncrossed t ' s . If you h a d ever examined t h e extensive system of card indexing showing the masonic history of t h e Kansas Masons from t h e organization of this Grand Lodge to t h e present time, a n d h a d any conception of the work involved in preparing this immense record a n d maintaining it, you would realize t h e criticisms presented b y t h e committee referred to above, not in undotted i's a n d uncrossed t ' s , b u t in misspelling names, a n d giving incorrect initials, etc., is justified. I t is n o t a waste of time of intelligent men serving on t h e committee, b u t the endeavor t o call a t t e n t i o n t o the lack of intelligence sometimes displayed in preparing t h e annual reports submitted to t h e Grand Secretary in a n effort to present a n d maintain intelligent records. The condition of the lodges, work done, etc., are sufficiently covered in tables prepared for t h a t purpose, a n d it would be useless to use space in the printed Proceedings, as well as take u p valuable time of the intelligent men composing t h e Grand Lodge, by duplicating all t h a t information. T h e Correspondence Report is concluded with a number of interesting articles on masonic subjects. A U S T I N H . SCROGIN, M . ' . W . \ G r a n d M a s t e r , Lexington. ISAAC CUTTER, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, C a m p Point. D B L M A R D . DARRAH, Correspondent, Bloomington.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 14, 1919.
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INDIANA —1918. Lodges, 5 6 2 ; members, 82,568; n e t gain, 4,721. Indianapolis, M a y 28, 1918. M.'.W.-. E L B . \ L . BRANIGIN,
Grand
Master. We have just received information t h a t the HohenzoUern trunks have safely arrived a t t h e Kaiser's latest temporary, residence, a t Lake Zug in Switzerland, so we shall exercise t h e privilege of cutting out the Indiana preliminary devoted to t h e Kaiser a n d bsgin with the excellent address given by G r a n d Master BRANIGAN. And here we rest, because the bells are proclaiming t h a t a basis for peace has been found, accepted, and signed, and doubtless upon fulfillment of the terms of t h e armistice entered into, will result in a peace t h a t will be binding and lasting. We note in CALVIN'S report a n item sustaining the well known historic fact t h a t Masons are true to country a n d flag: " We have reported u p to t h e first of F e b r u a r y in t h e service of t h e government 3,120, which is a magnificent showing for t h e Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction."P a s t G r a n d Master E L M E R F . G A Y makes report for t h e Committee on Correspondence. Kansas for 1918 is briefly reviewed. Grand Master CHAS. E . LOBDELL'S report is taken, as also is w h a t he said about t h e loss of t h e Masonic Home. Bro. GAY, speaking of Grand Secretary WILSON'S report credits it with being " o n e of t h e most interesting and complete reports of his office t h a t we have ever read. I t is interspersed with fine pictures of t h e new Grand Lodge building, and is in e v e r y w a y a credit to t h e Grand Lodge of K a n s a s . " He also excerpts two paragraphs from " t h e interesting oration delivered t o t h e G r a n d Lodge by Bro. A U S T I N M . K E E N E . "
M.'. W.'. THOMAS B . BOHON, Grand Master, Jeffersonville. R.'. W.'. CALVIN W . PRATHER, P.'. G . ' . M . ' . , Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. E L M E R F . G A Y , P.'. G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, M a y 27, 1919.
IOWA^1918. Lodges, 5 2 9 ; members, 59,508; n e t gain, 2,916. Ottumwa, J u n e 11, 1918. J O H N W. BARRY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. ( B A T H E R portrait frontispiece.) There were t h e customary welcoming exercises, and we read with profound admiration that our distinguished brother. Past Grand Master CHARLES C . CLARK, qualified successfully as chorister in leading t h e music in t h e singing of " A m e r i c a " and t h e "Star-Spangled Banner." There was a time—even after the Lusitania was torpedoed—when
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those in our lodges capable of leading t h e songs referred to were generally aged brethren whose memories still retained the "songs they used to s i n g " fifty years before, and one of the most gratifying features of our present war is the universal manifestation of a new birth of freedom and love for country and flag. I t is a supreme satisfaction to all American Masons t h a t we can all sing " A m e r i c a " in unison of heart and voice. And it is always a gratifying fact to note t h a t Americans are getting well enough acquainted with the "Star-Spangled B a n n e r " t h a t it is no longer necessary to wait for a cue from a veteran soldier before rising in recognition of the national air. Grand Master J O H N W . BARKY takes up for consideration a vast number of masonic problems, many of which are unsettled, and doubtless will be. We have not space sufficient to even enumerate them all. One of the propositions recommended by him was to follow the example of Louisiana, " t o resume fraternal relations with t h e Grand Orient of F r a n c e , " and " t o recognize the Grand Lodge of France." In these and a lot of kindred matters the Grand Lodge of Iowa found sufficient material for a journal of about four hundred pages, not including the Report on Correspondence, which alone covers 322 pages of Past G r a n d Master L o u i s BLOCK'S most excellent work. T h e Iowa report is quite voluminous, and we have only space for a brief review of its consequential part—Bro. BLOCK'S Report on Correspondence. T h e reference to the " w a r " in his foreword, " A high and holy war—a war where righteous result is guarded and guaranteed by the almighty power of t h e infinite and eternal G O D , " is one of the most beautiful and forceful of the m a n y utterances this year upon t h a t fruitful topic, and in it we are ed so harmoniously to its inevitable conclusion : " I n the beauty of the hlies CHRIST was born across the sea, • With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me, As he died to make men holy, let us die to make them free, While GOD is marching on!"
We m u s t " C a r r y on." Under Alabama, Bro. BLOCK deduces from its G r a n d Lodge experience t h a t a referendum is not always an unmixed blessing. We have been smiling over the Alabama suggestion t h a t there is any "wail or l a m e n t " on the part of Bro. B.'s " F o r e w o r d . " We think it belongs in same class as his flag introductions of the year before, and breathes t h e highest spirit and purest manifestation of sincere and ardent loyalty t o flag, country, a n d humanity. We are always rejoiced when Bro. B. arrives a t Kansas in his a m p l y generous review, b u t never more so t h a n this year when we find t h a t with his customary generosity he has disregarded the rule in common use, " W i t h w h a t measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again," and has given K a n s a s eight pages of scholarly, elaborate consideration in return for the brief space within our power to give. His review d e m o n s t r a t e s close consideration and s t u d y of the world-
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wide war situation, analyzing with t h e skill of a master Grand Master L O B D E L L ' S references thereto with a rare faculty of appreciation. Bro. BLOCK, considering a Kansas action b y G r a n d Master STUAHT, s a i d : " B r o . STUART declined t o issue dispensation for t h e formation of a military lodge. T h e reasons he gave for his refusal are well worthy of being quoted here, as all will a d m i t who read the following" ; a n d he excerpts in full t h e pages devoted t o the topic in t h e 1866 Proceedings of t h e Grand Lodge of K a n s a s , page 1 5 ; a n d also t h a t from t h e address of Grand Master T H O M A S J. T U R N E K to t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois iri 1865 concerning military lodges, very generally accepted as " g o o d law", on t h a t question t h e n a n d ever since. T h e G r a n d Lodge gets t h i s : " T h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s h a s built for itself a magnificent G r a n d Lodge building. I t is fireproof, a n d architecturally beautiful as well. T o which he adds : In his annual report Grand Secretary A. K. WILSON submits a tabulated statement showing the number of Masons in each State in the Union per each 1,000 of white male population over twenty-one years of age, and this table shows that Iowa takes fourteenth place in rank, the list being headed by the District of Columbia and tailed by Utah. We wonder what P.'.G.'.M. . JOHN H , BROWN—Iowa and Kansas—would say if his attention were called to the fact that Kansas oscupied the tenth place in rank on the list?
Reviewing t h e address of Grand Orator A U S T I N M . K E E N E , he found " q u i t e a n u m b e r of things worthy of quotation," taking a choice extract in demonstration, "concluding his oration with a beautiful poem," which Bro. BLOCK copies in full.' Bro. F R A N C I S B . RUSSELL'S Kansas report on necrology is described as " t e e m i n g with beautiful a n d uplifting t h o u g h t s . " H e makes copious extracts from t h e same " t o give a good idea of its excellent quality." H e prefaced Bro. R U S S E L L ' S elegant reference to " B E S T O R B R O W N " personally
t h u s : " Concerning one of the writer's oldest masonic friends he well s a i d ; " a n d a t its conclusion adds the following tribute : " We happen t o know t h a t every word of t h a t eulogy was true, a n d was richly merited b y the life which Bro. B R O W N led."
W e t h a n k B r o . BLOCK for his kind expressions concerning our report, a n d hope some d a y in person to express our appreciation. G E O R G E L . SCHOONOVEB, M . ' . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r , Anamosa.
N E W T O N R . PARVIN, R . \ W.: G r a n d Secretary, Cedar R a p i d s . . L O U I S B L O C K , P.'.G.". M . ' . , Correspondent, D a v e n p o r t .
N e x t Annual, Cedar Rapids, June 10, 1919.
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IRELAND —1917. The volume opens to a frontispiece picture of the Chetwode Crawley Library in the reception room of Freemason's Hall, Dublin. Measured by the dimension rules usually applied to modern libraries it could not.be described as either vast or imposing; and yet we hazard the opinion that the collection of volumes referred.to under above title, and pictured in such frontispiece, were the source and basis for the inspiring thoughts and illuminating utterances that made Bro. CBAWLEY entitled to consideration and acknowledgment as one of the leaders of advanced masonic thought, in what may well be termed the Golden Age of Freemasonry. Such a place might well be a shrine where the thoughtful students of Masonry might repair for higher and better concepts of the origin as well as its accomplishment; according to the great fulmination of the Master, "Love is the fulfillment of the law." R/.W/. Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON, Deputy Grand Master, opened Grand Lodge December 27, 1917, with a startling and thrilling reference to the deplorable loss of life that has taken place within the last three years; "but," he said, "we may console ourselves with the reflection that the wars of this country for several centuries past have all been successful wars with one solitary exception, and that was when we were defeated by people of our own race, the inhabitants of the North American colonies. . . . Now, happily, that great English-speaking Republic is united with the English-speaking Empire for the purpose of carrying this war to a successful issue." Referring to former expression of hope for a successful termination of the war, he encourages the brethren as follows : Hope now, with me at all events, is changed into absolute certainty, for I verily believe, and I am sure you believe also, that with assistance of our great English-speaking Allies, with their countless numbers and great resources, that this war will certainly be terminated victoriously to our cause before our next St. John's Day meeting comes around.
We write this on Friday, July 26, 1918. The bulletins for the day indicate that the Kaiser and his Kaiserling are still going north as for some days past, a direction requiring a trip clear around the globe to reach their objective—Paris. The Boche "round up" is now on, and the FOCH grinders are in ceaseless operation. The EARL OF DONOUGHMORE was in India on business at the St. John's Day period, 1917, but Deputy Grand Master CAMERON by his address demonstrates the interests of the Craft have been well cared for. Looking forward to expected victory, he says: In the meantime, brethren, keep up your hearts. I think there is much in the rallying cry of "Carry on!" which was the watchword in great circles in England some time ago. To be depressed is foolish and unreasonable; therefore let us be hopeful, but not exuberant: that within another year we shall be restored to harmony, peace and plenty. I Applause.]
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W e note t h e reference to t h e future requirement t o furnish report hereafter of increase in membership. Under t h e influences of Ireland's example it is to be hoped t h a t t h e world m a y y e t get an inkling of the Scotch, Irish, a n d possibly of the E n g lish masonic inembership. No R e p o r t on Correspondence. N o statistics. T h e R t . H o n . T H E E A R L OF DONOUOHMQKE, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. R t . H o n . LORD PLUNKET, R.". W . ' . G r a n d Secretary.
H . E . F L A V E L L E , R.-. W . ' . D e p u t y G r a n d Secretary. N e x t Annual, December 27, 1919.
KENTUCKY—1917. Lodges, 590 ; members, 46,046; n e t gain, 1,666. Louisville, October 16, 1917.
JAMES N . SAUNDERS, M . ' . W . ' .
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Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) T h e portraits of Past Grand Masters W. H . M B F F B R T (1881), JAMES W . H O P P E R (1886), HOWARD R . F R E N C H (1883), all three of whom died during t h e year, appear in t h e volume. All h a d passed t h e allotted span of life. • We are more familiar with record of M.'. W.". Bro. F R E N C H , a n d bear witness t o t h e fact that he was " a courtly Christian gentleman, a t r u e Mason, a faithful friend, a courageous patriot." Grand M a s t e r SAUNDERS' address shows careful consideration of m a n y i m p o r t a n t questions. One of these affects the Masonic Home. H e h a s given i m p o r t a n t a n d weighty arguments in favor of changed and improved conditions. W e a r e well satisfied Kentucky will do w h a t is requisite as soon as t h e m a t t e r can h a v e proper consideration. T h e loss by fire of t h e Kansas Masonic Home was a sad one mainly through t h e loss of life entailed. The generous response of t h e Craft will enable us to replace to great advantage the buildings destroyed on a wiser, safer, and more satisfactory, as well as substantial basis. Kentucky for m a n y decades furnished t h e beacon light reflecting t h e glory a n d beauty as well as t h e utility of t h e Masonic Home. Masonic H o m e building, like Masonry, is a "progressive science." Kentucky, Missouri a n d Kansas are familiar with t h e restrictions a n d difBculties of pioneer days and life, b u t are working toward t h e same goal of improved conditions as rapidly as improvement financially permits. T h e y m a y n o t reach the N e w York, Ohio, or Pennsylvania plans and magnificent construction this year or soon, b u t they'll get there " b i m e b y . " K e n t u c k y in this work was t h e inspiration of Missouri and Kansas. She is now realizing the necessity, and hearing t h e divine command, Go forward!" Will she? She has started. W e note t h e issuance of a dispensation t o Rifle l o d g e U. D., of Ken-
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tucky, b y t h e Grand Master. We think the history of such cases indicates the action to be a mistake. We know a number of actual experiences in demonstration of our opinion t h a t t h e practice is not commendable. U n less such a lodge is kept a lodge U. D., it is Mable to be an endless source of trouble to Grand Lodge as well as its members. We never knew an army-made Mason t h a t was ever credited with anything better t h a n a wood's colt pedigree (S. T . B . ) ; even though in an individual case he was taken into fellowship a n d lodge connection on his general character, t h e identification seldom if ever approximating t h e dignity of masonic requirement or sufficiency. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . â&#x20AC;&#x201D; P a s t G r a n d Master W I L L I A M W . CLARKE presents
another grand, masterly report. Kansas for 1917 passes under his inspection. Of Grand Master L A M B ' S decisions, he says : " N o . 1 we think is sound in law. Particularly do we commend N o . 2. T h e Grand Master places the responsibility where it belongs, and not on an innocent p a r t y . " He refers to the fourth t h u s : " W e do n o t like a provision of law t h a t makes t h e fourth decision necessary." He gives in full t h e story of Grand Master LAMB'S visit to the lodge a t Boswell, Indiana, when thirty-four years before he was made a Mason, quoting the lines given in Bro. LAMB'S s t o r y : . " I've wandered to the village, TOM, I sat beneath the tree, Upon the school-house playground, TOM, that sheltered you and m e ; But none were left to greet me, TOM, and few were left to know, Who played with us upon the green some thirty years ago."
And then Bro. CLARKE a d d s : The poem from which the above lined were quoted was written by a Dr. WARD t o his friend. United States Senator TOM MCCRARY, whose home was in Owensboro, the home of the writer. I t was written, however, before Mr. MCCRARY became Senator. Senator MCCRART'S daughter and grandchildren are the writer's personal friends.
I t is a great thing t o be t h e boyhood inspirer of a friendship t h a t could inspire such a poem. T h e lines quoted are not new to us, though we h a d forgotten, if we ever knew, t h e name of t h e composer. To us one of t h e most delightful things in life is t h e memory of such a friendship a n d t h e kindred souls in which it h a d its inspiration a n d b i r t h , especially if one be feminine. T h a n k you, Bro. CLARK. The timely, eloquent a n d able address b y Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of t h e Supreme Court of Kansas, receives high praise, a n d two of its most eloquent a n d thoughtful paragraphs are excerpted b y B r o . CLABK.
M.'.W.'. Bro. CLARK copies our last year's comment on " Y o u cannot touch pitch without being defiled," a n d the further r e m a r k : " O n e is under no obligation to have a controversy with a blatherskite concerning either politics or religion." He concludes his review of Kansas as follows: " W e are quoting B r o .
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•MILLER'S 'Conclusion' a s an admirable summing u p of conditions as t h e y • obtain generally." • EARL W . WEATHERS, M . \ W . ' . Grand Master, Elkton. D A V E JACKSON, R . - . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Louisville. W I L L I A M W . CLARKE, P.'. G.". M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Owensboro.
Next Annual, Louisville, October 15, 1918.
LOUISIANA—1918. Lodges, 2 2 8 ; members, 19,387; n e t gain, 1,073. New Orleans, February
4, 1918.
JOHN
W . ARMSTRONG,
M . \ W.".
G r a n d Master. Upon t h e opening of Grand Lodge, fitting, appropriate a n d beautiful eulogies were rendered in memory of two of t h e absentees a t roll call, brethren who h a d been most faithful in the performance of masonic service a n d d u t y . R e v . Bro. JAMES T . SAILES delivered one devoted to the life a n d character of Past Grand Lecturer WILLIAM M . BAKER ; and the other, memorialized b y Past Grand Master L. E . THOMAS, brought out in full relief t h e m a n l y life, noble example a n d immortal soul known to them as Bro. a n d P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r C H A R L E S F . B U C K .
H e concluded his memorial in p a r t as follows : There is a "land of beginning again," but of no ending, for tho3e who cross its threshold. I t is the blessed land of immortality. . . . Its source is the'infinite, and its placid waters flow on forever. To such a land has our brother gone, and life with him has not ended, but just begun. May it be your portion and mine, my brethren, that when the mists have rolled away, we may meet him around GOD'S Great White Throne, in the Celestial Lodge above there to enjoy endless felicity through eternal ages.
T h e scriptural saj'ing or rule, " A prophet is n o t without honor save in his own country a n d among his own people," found its variation among t h e Masons, a n d people generally, of Louisiana. T h e honor a n d luster of t h e fame t h a t has always encircled t h e name a n d fame of J O H N Q . A. F E L L O W S (1860-1865, inclusive) were never equaled or excelled, in t h e jurisdiction of Louisiana, save or except by t h a t of Grand Master CHARLES F . BUCK. M a s o n r y honors a n d ennobles m a n y of her sons. Occasionally one of her sons in the face of t h e direst calamity in childhood to family and kindred, rises supreme over difficulties a n d misfortune; manifesting t h e highest purity of life and nobility of soul in such manner t h a t the world, n o t having his vision a n d incentive, credits him with being a n originator, a creator, when doubtless t h e t r u t h w a s , G O D took him. u p " o u t of t h e d e p t h s " and gave him t h e vision a n d t h e inspiration of t h e " t r u e r , better life." At all events, t h a t was the life he lived, a n d t h a t was t h e kind of a n exemplar his life presented to his Louisiana brethrtr.. T h a t , after all, is w h a t counts—as t h e Master h a s so well drilled t h e initiate. N o t u n t o him who sayeth, b u t to him t h a t doeth, comes the reward.
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The Grand Master's address shows faithful attention to the Craft, a n d particularly the boys in the cantonments, who have answered t h e call t o t h e colors. There is a brief Correspondence Report b y W.". HERMAN C . D U N C A N , correspondent. Kansas has brief mention. GEORGE A. T H E AD WELL, M . ' . W . \ G r a n d Master, New Orleans. J O H N A. DAVILLA, R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, New Orleans. H E R M A N C . D U N C A N , Correspondent, Alexandria.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 3, 1919.
MAINE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 206; members, 32,453; net gain, 598. Portland, M a y 7, 1918.
W A L D O PBTTINOILL, M . ' . W . - . G r a n d M a s t e r .
Brief b u t comprehensive reference is made to our part in t h e world's war: War is raging in the fairest parts of Europe, and our own beloved country is now engaged in the struggle, taking its place beside the nations that are striving to secure liberty and justice for all peoples. Our cause is just in this war, and as Masons wc pledge all we have to the support of our government in its time of need, and to these brave men who have gone forth to fight their country's battles ; and to the dear ones they have left behind we will extend our sympathy and care.
The Grand Master notes the death of Past Grand Master AUGUSTUS B. FARNHAM, in his eightieth year. H e was a civil engineer, a n d a t t h e outbreak of the Civil War he entered t h e service of his country as First Lieutenant in the ^ n d Maine Inf., performing honorable, gallant, a n d meritorious services. Commissioned Major of the 16th Maine Inf. August 9, 1862, and Lieut.-Colonel January 8, 1863, and later he was made I n spector General a n d Chief of Staff of t h e Third Division. At the battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, he received a bullet in his left lung, a n d carried the bullet to his death. Past Grand Master H U G H R . CHAPLIN furnished a tender a n d beautiful tribute to the memory of Colonel FAKNHAM, from which a n d t h e record we glean these facts here given. Under British Columbia we read t h a t under a tax law imposed b y t h e English Parliament, while a t lodge meetings where concerts a n d v a u d e ville were given t h e t a x was exactible, b u t it could not be enforced where after-dinner speeches were staged as entertainment. T h a t is very good, b u t affords no recompense to those upon whom the infliction was committed. We would suggest t h a t after each-act of torture t h e brethren be required b y ballot to vote upon t h e degree a n d amount of punishment t o be inflicted, or such amount to be exacted, a n d paid for t h e benefit of t h e Red Cross. Reviewing Kansas for 1918, he condenses a very readable story o u t of t h e Kansas Proceedings: The story of the rare harmony and unity of thought and purpose between
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CORRESPONDENCE—MANITOBA.
February,
Masters LOBDELL and STUART, in their labora and services for the Masonic Home culminating in their gift of their united salaries for the year as a nucleus for a library fund for the Kansas Masonic Home, is pleasant reading for all those interested in the Home and affords a striking and beautiful example to commend to all Masons and bodies of Masons in Kansas and their faithful and untiring co-workers, the sisters of the Eastern Star, all of whom from ^he inception of the Home never have had in their vocabulary any such word as fail. O u r conception of the life a n d c h a r a c t e r of S T E P H E N B E R R Y , via D r . J O H N S O N , a n d t h e conclusion presenting it, are t a k e n by t h e Maine correspondent, M . ' . W / . Bro. ALBRO E . C H A S E , w h o fixes S T E P H E N B E R R Y ' S service a t " s i x t y - t w o years," a n d w h o a d d s to his review a brief memorial reference t o t h e loss of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s J . J A Y B U C K (1884), BBSTOR G. B R O W N (1903), and C H A R L E S H . C H A N D L E R (1914). Bro. C H A S E , reviewing Bro. W A Y N E A. W H I T E ' S report for Mexico, copies u n d e r Alabama t h i s : Under the head of Quebec we read : " M E X I C O . — T h e deplorable state of Masonry in our distracted neighbor appears from the report of the Committee on Foreign Relations. They quote from a manifesto issued by Dr. ANTONIO DE LDMIO and other Mexican Masons, which declares that Masonry in that country has reached its last state." To which Bro. WAYNE sweetly remarks: "Well, we are now wondering who and'where this individual is and how he was able to get in touch with her real condition." And M/.W.*. Bro. ALBRO E . C H A S E a d d s : Political organizations in this Republic claiming to be Masons there are in abundance but the thing that bothers us is how it is the reviewers will take up their writings and quote them when they know absolutely nothing about such individuals. We regard it about as bootless to wage war on such matters as was D O N QUIXOTE'S campaign against the windmills. SILAS B . ADAMS, M.*.W.*. G r a n d M a s t e r , P o r t l a n d . C H A R L E S B . DAVIS, R / . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, P o r t l a n d . A L B R O E . C H A S E , P.*. G . ' . M . * . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , P o r t l a n d . N e x t A n n u a l , Portland, M a y 6, 1919.
M A N I T O B A — 1918. Lodges, 7 9 ; members, 7,600; n e t gain, 207. Winnipeg, J u n e 12, 1918. M / . W . ' . Bro. P E R C Y E . K E L L E T T , G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s address is thoughtful a n d eloquent. H e begins as follows: * . • As we are met here for the forty-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge o f Manitoba, the thought uppermost in our minds is the war. Overseas, the fight rages with redoubled fury; the very mists are charged with torment, and death rides on every wind. The Teuton is pitted against civilization, endeavoring to uphold the barbarous doctrine that might is right, in keeping with NEITZSCHE'S enunciation, that what we recognize as the binding power of the Sermon on the Mount is the greatest obstacle in the path of progressive civilization, because it is contrary to that biological law that gives dominion to the physically strong. We hold that there is something more mighty than might, more enduring than the thirst for blood and dominion. This fundamental of our faith we will d e end with the last ounce of our treasure and the last drop of our blood.
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Bro. K E L L E T T in his clarion call to t h e Craft indulges in no platitudes, and leaves no trace of doubt or uncertainty as t o their position and a t t i tude toward country and constituted authority. H e does n o t forget t h e dead: Freemasonry ever honors the memory of her departed brethren. Would that we could give even greater consolation to those that mourn. "Shall I wear mourning for my soldier dead, . I, a believer? Give me red, Or give me royal purple for the King At whose High Court my love is visiting. , Dress me in green for growth, for life made new; For skies his dear feet march, dress me in blue; , In white for his white soulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;robe me in gold For all the pride his new rank shall hold. In earth's dim gardens blooms no hue too bright So dress me for my love who walks in Light."
B u t get the volume and read t h e address. I t is well worth while. In t h e Grand Master's address, we find a splendid illustration of t h e expression "long-suffering." T h e Grand Master, speaking of it, designates it " t h e only unpleasant incident in m y experience as your Grand Master." T h e history of t h e incident is courteously a n d considerately given b y t h e Grand Master. I t is not our purpose to go into it. Most G r a n d Masters before they get through mourn t h e absence from t h e a d ministration of a department t h a t could take charge a n d dispose of all communications from those who feel a special call t o rush into print b y an infliction upoii t h e administration. There should be such a safety valve in t h e machinery of every Grand Body, for t h e separation a n d disposal of all waste matters. I n this case t h e ready writer was suspended from office, the matter adjusted, a n d on report of Committee on Grand Master's Address the action of t h e Grand Master was sustained. Under t h e topic, " H i s t o r y of Lodges," t h e Committee on Correspondence, Bro. A. L. CROSSIN, chairman, excerpts from Grand Secretary W I L S O N ' S report over a page extract, referring to t h e fact t h a t " t h e new building is now completed a n d has been provided with a number of cases for historical purposes, among which are ten handsome oak cases containing 450 drawers, which provide ample accommodation for this department." Quotation is also made from report of a special committee on like subject to t h e Grand Lodge of Texas. E D W A R D T . GREENWAY, M . - . W . \ G r a n d Master, C e n t r a l City.
JAMES A. OVAS, P . \ G.'. M . \ , R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. A L B E R T L . CROSSIN, Correspondent, Winnipeg.
Next Annual, Winnipeg, J u n e 11, 1919.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MARYLAND.
' February,
MARYLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1917. Lodges, 9S ; members, 18,192; n e t gain, 752. Baltimore, November 20, 1917. THOMAS J. SHBYOCK, Grand Master. On t h e suggestion of t h e Grand Master, Grand Lodge appropriated fifteen hundred dollars to t h e Baltimore F u n d for t h e relief of t h e dependents of the soldier and sailors enlisted in the army and navy in t h e worldwar, payable in three installments annually of five hundred dollars each. A long and interesting list of contributions to t h e Museum appears in t h e record. On motion t h e sum of SoOO was donated to t h e United Patriotic H o m e for Orphans a n d Homeless Children. M a y 30, 1917, Grand Lodge assembled and laid t h e corner-stone of t h e Maryland S t a t e College of Agriculture, M.". W.". Grand Master THOMAS J. SHRYOCK presiding.
T h e Annual Communication of Grand Lodge was held a t t h e Masonic Temple in Baltimore, November 20, 1917. On this occasion Bro. WILLIAM F . BROENING, P a s t Master of Washington Lodge No. 3, in behalf of M o s t Worshipful Grand Master, Bro. General THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, presented to t h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Maryland a handsome bronze bust of General GEORGE WASHINGTON as a Mason in masonic regalia, a n d which has been in t h e family of General SHUY'OCK for many years; a n d in doing so delivered an excellent address, which is published in full in t h e Maryland volume, and makes very interesting reading. A resolution of thanks for a n d acceptance of t h e bronze bust followed, a t which time t h e American flag, carried by Lieut. THOMAS J. SHRYOCK, J R . , with its escort of eight brethren in military uniform, was taken before t h e altar, a n d t h e national anthem, " T h e Star-Spangled Banner," was sung b y all present, under t h e leadership of t h e Grand Lodge choir. T h e entire record makes delightful reading. In t h e memorial list we find t h e names of J. J A Y B U C K a n d B E S T O B GASTON BROWN, Past Grand Masters of Kansas. T h e Report on Correspondence is by Past Grand Senior Warden H E N R Y BRANCH. T h e review of Kansas is brief; with t h e exception of Grand Master LAMB'S visitation t o Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, quite so. On t h e back page of t h e cover we find recorded: " T H O M A S J. SHRYOCK, Grand Master, died February 3, 1918." CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . , R . ' . W . " . D e p u t y Grand Master, Baltimore. CHARLES COOK, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. H E N R Y BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Annual, Baltimore, November 19. 1918.
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MASSACHUSETTS —1917. Lodges, 2 6 7 ; members, 75,685; net gain, 3,186. Stated Communication, December 27, 1917, a t Boston. M.". W.'. L E O N M . ABBOTT, Grand Master. The entangling alliances begun b y M.'.W.". Bro. M B L V I N M . JOHNSON as Grand Master, continued by M.'.W.'. Grand Master L E O N M . A B B O T T ; further continued b y Special Deputy JOHNSON in opening a D e p u t y Grand Lodge in t h e Canal Zone in t h e masonic jurisdiction of P a n a m a ; to make inquiry a n d report to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts upon t h e advisability of recognizing the said Grand Lodge of P a n a m a . To enter into a protocol with t h e Grand Lodge of P a n a m a , to remain in force until t h e Grand Lodge of Massachusetts shall extend masonic recognition to t h e Grand Lodge of Panama, until said t r e a t y is ratified or rejected. General power of attorney for Special D e p u t y t o do anything the Grand Master could do. Unlimited discretion allowed t h e said Deputy. All t h e above mixture, reminiscent of SANCHO P A N Z A ' S OLLA PODBIDA
are then under consideration a n d digestion b y t h e Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. There are other complications. T w o lodges instituted b y the Grand Lodge of Scotland—one native black, a n d one white. We note b y the record t h a t the Special D e p u t y Grand Master then proceeded t o form a District Grand Lodge, which he did, appointing Past Master Major H E R B E R T A. W H I T E , a Past Master of Army Lodge, Canal Zone a n d of Hancock Lodge No. 311, of t h e jurisdiction of Kansas. We take it t h a t t h e Major's affiliation was an old one, possibly in t h e palmy days soon after its founding in 1879. We are anxious t o note t h e Massachusetts conclusion in regard t o i t s District Colonial possessions, a n d how the scrap of paper upon which t h e protocol was written stands t h e strain. We notice a report b y M.'.W.'. Bro. CHARLES T . GALLAGHER t h a t h a d a head p u t on it b y some one else t h a t disfigures it beyond t h e point of recognition. Bro. GALLAGHER, on December 9, 1908, presented a report upon a petition for recognition in behalf of t h e Grand Lodge of France. Referring back to it, Bro. GALLAGHER says : The substance of the report was favorable to the Grand Lodge of France if it could find a way to provide that its masonic service or ceremonial should require the candidate to acknowledge a belief in a Deity, or at least a recognition of a Supreme Being in Kis obligations that he assumed to aid him to keep and perform the same.
T h e conclusion of Bro. GALLAGHER S report is substantially as follows : " Y o u r committee in closing expressed t h e hope t h a t t h e petition under improved conditions might be renewed in such forni as t o meet with favorable consideration." Mr. GALLAGHER'S memorial with its expression of good will a n d i t s earnest desire t h a t their Grand Lodge adopt t h e spirit expressed in t h e
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MEXICO.
February,
memorial as a p a r t of their masonic principles, a n d embody in their Constitution a belief in Deity as a recognition of t h e Supreme Being in all their obligations, we shall hail with delight the opportunity t o be the first to extend t o them the right hand of fellowship a n d enter into fraternal a n d official relations with them as one of t h e masonic powers of t h e world. T h e G r a n d Lodge b y vote directed the Grand Secretary t o send a copy of t h e memorial to the G r a n d Lodge of France, with a request t h a t a n a n swer be returned stating t h e action taken by them, and also the form in which such action will appear in their Constitution. Bro. GALLAGHER'S memorial a n d action seem to be based upon correspondence a n d information which add significance thereto, a n d are full of promise for t h e consummation so devoutly to be wished. T h e G r a n d Feast w a s a notable occasion. I t was characterized b y sublime t h o u g h t on the p a r t of t h e old standbys, a n d rare invention on t h e p a r t of t h e new crop of story-tellers. T h e D . A. R. story with its ANANIAS termination we have already " c o m m u n i c a t e d " to our D . A. R. associate, w h o enjoys a three-volume D . A. R. a n d Mayflower pedigree. B u t after all is said a n d done, w h a t is there finer or better t h a n L O W E L L ' S " M y Country," with: "What were our lives without thee? What all our lives to save thee? We reck not what we gave thee, We will not dare to doubt thee, But ask whatever else, and we will dare."
L E O N M . ABBOTT, M.".W.'. Grand Master, Brookline. F R E D E R I C K W . H A M I L T O N , R . ' . W.". G r a n d Secretary, C a m b r i d g e . C H A R L E S T . GALLAGHER, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Committee on Recognition of
Grand Lodge of France.
B u t n o t on t h a t of P a n a m a .
Next Stated, Boston, December 27, 1918.
MEXICO (YORK GRAND LODGE) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 1 6 ; members, 1,031; n e t loss, 100. C i t y of Mexico, March 28, 1918. T h e Grand Lodge held its fifty-eighth Annual Communication, M.'. W.'. G r a n d Master S T E P H E N M O T T A in the Grand East. In his address Grand Master M O T T A reports the death of P a s t Grand M a s t e r R I C H A R D EDWARD C H I S M , who was born J u l y 24, 1853, in Phila-
delphia, P a . H e was made a Mason in Dallas Lodge N o . 396, of t h e jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. H e migrated to Mexico in 1880, a n d was prominent in t h e organization of chapter, commandery, a n d other masonic bodies in Mexico. H e was a mining engineer until 1902, when he was a d m i t t e d to t h e bar of Mexico, a n d practiced law until his death, July 4, 1917.
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T h e d e a t h of P a s t Grand Masters J. J A Y B U C K , B E S T O R G . B R O W N ,
a n d CHARLES H . CHANDLER are noted in his address b y Grand' Master MOTTA.
Grand Master M O T T A in his conclusion s a i d : It is just twenty years since I first saw masonic light in Acacia Lodge No. 33, a t Anaconda, Montana. We may search the past and study all the cults and seisms, b u t we must always come back to the fact,, that life is a service. We are endowed with certain talents, and these we must use to the best of our understanding. We are for the time being the stewards or custodians of the Fraternity in this country, and we must use all our powers to keep the same pure and undefiled. Brethren, this Grand Lodge stands as the representative of true Masonry in this Republic, and it behooves us all to see that the same is not contaminated. We have much to guard against. Men are human; to err is human; therefore whenever we find a brother erring either through immorality, intemperance or personal ambition to the detriment of the Craft, it is our duty to admonish and correct him. If he is beyond this, then we must chastise, for as sure as a false note will destroy a symphony, so will one of this character, if let alone, bring discord and contaminate the Institution to the disgrace of Freemasonry.
He closes his address with the admonition t h a t the welfare of t h e I n stitution rests n o t alone upon the officers of t h e G r a n d or subordinate lodges, b u t every individual member of the Craft stands equally responsible for the fair name of t h e Fraternity. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . â&#x20AC;&#x201D; P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r W A Y N E A. W H I T E writes t h e
report. I t contains about 140 pages, m a n y of which are taken from the " M a s s a c h u s e t t s Encyclopedia," issued in 1916, as " T h e Proceedings of the M.'.W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of t h e Commonwealth of Massachusetts."' M.'. W.'. Bro. W H I T E ' S reviews a n d writings are invariably interesting, and his masonic views have as their basis the inviolability of t h e Landmarks of Masonry. His report gives some condensed information about m a n y foreign Grand Bodies, some of which are regular, a n d some differ from t h e regular and legitimate type as much as GILROY'S kite would from a modern latest improved HAVILAND flier; a n d y e t B r o . W H I T E , as he voices a regret a t t h e action of Alabama over P a n a m a , ventures t h e prediction t h a t it will n o t be long until the Grand Orient of France will be in good standing with us all. P e r h a p s ; perhaps not. I doubt if t h e time ever comes again when a soldier of France, Belgium or Italy will ever fail t o receive t h e welcome due t o comrade in b a t t l e ; b u t a masonic welcome presupposes a Masonry based upon a n everliving G O D , a n immortality in which t h e sons of G O D are partakers, and a spirit a t t u n e d to t h a t great loving heart in which the divine a n d human m e t a n d were commingled and in unison. I t would take four times our space to copy w h a t we have marked for selection from Bro. W H I T E ' S report. We have reached our limit. S T E P H E N MOTTA, M . ' . W.". Grand Master, C i t y of Mexico. W A Y N E A. W H I T E , P.'. G . ' . M . ' . , G r a n d Secretary a n d
City of Mexico. Next Annual, City of Mexico, April 17, 1919.
Correspondent,
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CORRESPONDENCE—MICHIGAN.
February».
MICHIGAN —1918. Lodges, 4 3 7 ; members, 91,S54; n e t gain, 4,861. G r a n d Rapids, M a y 28,1918. L o u i s H. F E A D , M . - . W . ' . G r a n d Master.. T h e Grand Master for his address, which is also his valedictory, harks; back to his concept of Masonry : The idea which even Masons do aot generally reso^nize, that Masoary is not a mere secret society. . . . Masonry is a human institution, but with a spirit divine. I t points out the way to man's highest development in all his varied activities. It has a. ritualism, a physical body, which he can see and hear and feel. I t has a symbolism, intellectual in design and purpose, which appeals to the operation of his mind. It has a. philosophy, pure and strong, which inspires and ennobles his soul. Its degrees portray thethree stages of human life, youth, manhood and age, teach the lessons essential to each stage, and are directed to .the particular development of man's three natures—the physical,, the mental, and the spiritual.
W e h a t e t o cut off short, b u t necessity compels. brief p a r t of t h e conclusion :
B u t we m u s t t a k e a
Holding fast to the principles and landmarks of the Institution, let us make firm resolution of unceasing service to our land: with deeds as well as words, solemnly, sanely, d e votedly, with determined minds and exalted souls, let us consecrate the Masonry of Michigan, and all our masonic works, to the welfare of our brethren who go to offer the supreme sacrifice and to the consequent success of our country's immortal aims and the stainless, glory of its sanctified flag. Upon our resolution, and to testify our consecration, let usinvoke the blessing of the Supreine Architect of the Universe."
T h e Chaplain offered over two pages of prayer, t h e prose p a r t of which will pass muster, b u t t h e poem is sadly reminiscent of former Michigan efforts. And then again t h e poem prayer violates t h a t rule laid down by t h e M a s t e r : " U s e not vain repetitions as the heathen d o . " T h e Lord, doubtless is "full of patience"—and "long suffering." T h e Honor Roll of Michigan masonic soldiers who have answered their country's call contains 5,200 names, and the list is n o t complete. The list covers 120 pages of the volume. P a s t Grand Master L o u B . W I N S O R writes the Correspondence Report. There are seventy-two reviews in all, covering 344 pages. Kansas as-usual receives generous consideration, taking quite fully the commencement of Grand M a s t e r LOBDBLL'S address, giving special importance b y comparison of conditions now with the pioneer communications held during: our Civil War; Discussing t h e action t a k e n b y Grand Masters LOBDELL and STUART in
reference to t h a t joint donation of their salary for t h e year to t h e purposes-of a Masonic H o m e Library Fu n d , Bro. WINSOR refers t o and submits it t h u s : " W h i c h is certainly somewhat out of the usual." T h e conclusion, of Bro. L O B D E L L ' S report is also taken.
T h e reviewer credits Grand Secretary WILSON with reporting with a. great deal of pride the completion of their new Masonic Grand Lodge Building, " a fine cut of which, together with m a n y interior views of thismagnificent building, is published in connection with t h e Proceedings-
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T h e Grand Lodge of Kansas certainly appears t o b e one of t h e best housed Grand Lodges in t h e United States." T h e Kansas review for 1917 gets a courteous reference, copying fully our descriptions of Bro. F E A D ' S skill as a cuticle raiser. H U G H A. M C P H E R S O N , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Howell.
L o u B . WiNSOB, P . \ G.'. M.'., R.-.W.-. G r a n d Secretary a n d Correspondent, Grand Rapids. Next Annual, Kalamazoo, M a y 27, 1919.
MINNESOTA—1918. Lodges, 2 6 8 ; members, 35,377; n e t gain 1,535. St. Paul, J a n u a r y 16, 1918. A L B E R T B E R G , M . ' . W . \ Grand M a s t e r . (Portrait frontispiece.) Promptly on opening Grand Lodge, IRVING TODD climbed u p t o a prominent position where the limelight would show his manly form t o t h e greatest and best advantage. For forty-two consecutive years he h a d been in attendance a t the Annual Communications of G r a n d Lodge. Perfect y o u t h ! His closest competitor had attained a record of forty. Both brethren were invited t o seats in t h e East. Grand Master B E R G being unable to attend in person to join in t h e semi-centennial of Northern Light Lodge N o . 10, of Winnipeg, delegated P a s t Grand Master A. G. PINKHAM to represent him, whose report of h i s reception demonstrates t h a t Manitoba Masonry is still true t o its early history, a n d as M.".W.'. Bro. PINKHAM SO gracefully r e p o r t s : " T h e o c casion was a memorable one, to b e cherished as long as life lasts. T h e courtesy, brotherliness and generous hospitality of t h e Craft in M a n i t o b a cannot be excelled anywhere." These friendly relations between Winnipeg (Manitoba) and M i n n e s o t a Masonry d a t e back t o Territorial days, a n d have ever since been "of h a p p y memory." Grand M a s t e r B E R G ' S address is a notable one, a n d can well be studied by Grand Masters who feel inclined to rush in blindly and settle intelligently such little questions as the "secrecy of t h e ballot," " m i l i t a r y lodges," and " m a k i n g Masons a t s i g h t " ; and t h a t other great unexplained secret, which we with our finite minds are unable to fathom o r comprehend—the great secret of charity, comprehensible and understand-' able' only b y t h e Great Master, whose love made it possible. A generous token of remembrance (with a cash value a t a n y U . S. bank) calls forth a letter of heartfelt appreciation a n d gratitude from t h e widow of a brother, who b y t h e death of her husband has also become entitled to draw t h e meager pension heretofore granted t o old soldiers' widows. I t is a genuine, heartfelt, expression of gratitude, and gladdens those
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who gave as well as t h e one who received, a n d t h e relief bestowed upon an old soldier's widow seldom gave occasion for extravagant outlay. We note t h a t the Minnesota Finance Committee, fix t h e correspondent's salary to correspond with his lack of verbosity. I t is a mistake. " I . T . " should be encouraged. T h e Minnesota oration is, once more, one reflecting high honor a n d credit upon t h e Grand Jurisdiction; we hope it has been published in pamphlet form. If it has not, it should be. We would like to make a synopsis of.its leading thoughts. I t would pay everyone who contrasts vaguely Autocracy a n d Democracy to take u p t h e oration a n d give a synopsis of t h e conflicts between Masonry a n d Autocracy from t h e grant of M a g n a C h a r t a down t o t h e present—the great battle t h a t is now on. Bro. GBARHART has rendered a notable service t o t h e Craft. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. IRVING TODD writes t h e review. Of Kansas he says : " T h e address (Bro. LAMB'S) was an able one, even fqr K a n s a s . " He takes our reference to t h e courtesies from Minnesota to N o r t h D a k o t a when t h a t grand man a n d Mason, HALFDAN B E N D I K E , gave u p his unequal struggle for life. The Kansas reference t o Bro. M E I G H E N ' S address is taken. W e still remember t h e thrill of pleasure i t gave us t o read it. We wish we could condense as nicely about it as did Bro. SHIRBBPS, of Neiw Jersey, when he s a i d : " A n oration by Bro. M E I G H E N , with parable and simile as homely a n d direct as the DAVID H A R E M story, is well worth t h e space it g o t . " WILLIAM N . HENDBICK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Spring Valley. J O H N F I S H E L , II..W.". Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD, Correspondent, Hastings.
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 15, 1919.
MISSISSIPPI —1918. Lodges, 3 7 2 ; members, 20,775; net gaJn, 308. . Natchez, February 19, 1918.
Bro. G. F R E D E R I C C U L L E N S , M . ' . W / .
Grand Master. One h u n d r e d years of history are recorded in t h e volume before u s . T h e record begins J u l y 27, 1818, a t Natchez, a n d shows t h e presence of delegates a n d brethren from Harmony Lodge N o . 33, Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 15, a n d Washington Lodge No. 17. We notice t h e statement somewhere in t h e volume t h a t t h e Mississippi lodges t h a t formed' t h e G r a n d Lodge received their authority from Tennessee a n d Kentucky. Possibly t h e history gives specific data, b u t we do not recall it. T h e record mentions one. General J O H N A. QUITMAN, who came to Natchez in 1822 from Ohio, where two years previously he h a d been m a d e a Mason, a n d in 1846 was elected Grand Master in Mississippi. We note an excellent portrait of Grand Master A. H . BARKLEY (1875),
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who reflected such great credit upon t h e Craft a n d jurisdiction of Mississippi. We also note a splendid representation in portrait, as well as characteristic pose a n d expression of FREDERIC SPEED, Grand Master (1882), Grand Secretary 1901-1911. We regret we can only skim t h e historical record. I t is a n honor a n d credit to t h e jurisdiction and its officials. We note with peculiar delight the handsome representation of " O l d Glory" as she heads t h e Honor Roll of "those who have answered their country's call." Each page is headed with a group representation of t h e flags of t h e Allies. The brethren a n d ofKcials of t h e Grand Lodge of Mississippi are t o be congratulated upon t h e splendid representation, and t h e United States of America upon t h e patriotic ardor of its masonic contingent. B u t t h a t was a foregone conclusion. The portrait gallery of P a s t Grand Masters ends with GEORGE B . P O W E R , 1916.
A fine p o r t r a i t of J O H N LOGAN P O W E R , G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ,
1869-1901, follows, a n d fitly ends with portrait of JULIUS YARETZKY, Grand Tyler 1901-1918. W e remember how Bro. YARETZKY fulfilled t h e Scripture " T h e last shall b e first." CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
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Kansas to review p r o b a b l y ; a t all events Kansas is missing. We take t h e following from his conclusion giving our endorsement t o the "growing dispositions" : •. There is a growing disposition to get away from the stringent physical qualifications of candidates for Masonry; the idea being that it is the internal qualifications and not t h e external, which furnish the best test of material.
. Several of t h e Grand Jurisdictions still hold t o t h e doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material, Mississippi being one of t h e s e ; b u t this doctrine is being condemned b y a great many of t h e Grand Jurisdictions, a n d several of them are relinquishing the doctrine. W. L A U R E N C E W I L S O N , M . - . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Laurel. F R E D E R I C G O R D O N S P E E D , R.". W.*. Grand Secretary, Vicksburg. G E O R G E B . P O W E R , P.'. G . \ M . \ , Correspondent, Jackson.
Next Annual, Meridian, February 25, 1919.
MISSOURI —1918. Lodges, 6 4 3 ; members, 74,201; n e t gain, 4,057. St. Louis, S e p t e m b e r 17, 1918.
W I L L I A M A. CLARK, M . ' . W / .
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Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Prior to opening of t h e Grand Lodge a programme was rendered b y . eighty children of t h e Masonic Home, which was received with much a p plause.
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The Grand Master in his address, speaking of the large amount of work done by the lodges, truly says : This fact must give us concern, mixed with our satisfaction, for many of these have received the degrees,without any preparation, and in many cases I fear without much investigation. To the experienced Freemason grave dangers to the Craft will arise from this rapid masonic advancement. True it is that in modern times we have lost much of our early conservatism, but still we have insisted that a certain degree of restraint on newly made Masons is necessary, because that which is quickly and easily attained is correspondingly deprived of its due value and importance. The Fraternity must make endeavor to digest and assimilate this mass of raw material, some of which I fear will cause serious internal disturbances.
The necessity for haste, however, was unusual, and a certain amount of risk in the material admitted to our ranks had to be assumed by the Fraternity. Under the subject of "Fraternal Relations," he has the following to say with reference to Masonry in France : I have been asked to have degrees conferred in France, and have also been asked many times if Missouri Masons could fraternize with the French Masons. To this question I have answered that the National and Independent Grand Lodge of France was recognized by Missouri Freemasonry and could be visited, and that I had sent requests to them to confer degrees for us as a courtesy.
A telegram was sent the President of the United States, renewing the pledge of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to support the Administration in its efforts to win the war, to which a reply was received from the President expressing his appreciation. A cablegram was sent General JOHN J. PERSHING, extending greetings and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the American army to victory, to which a response was received expressing his thanks. The Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges accorded fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Panama, and in the same report declined to recognize the Grand Orient and Grand Lodge of France. The following proposed amendment to the By-Laws was offered, and under the law will lay over until the next Annual Communication: Requests to confer degrees to a lodge of, another Grand Jurisdiction from a lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction, or to a lodge of this Grand Jurisdiction from a lodge of another. Grand Jurisdiction, shall be made through the Grand Master.
We had the same proposition to contend with in Kansas some years ago, and if the amendment as proposed is adopted believe Missouri is laying up a lot of trouble and inconvenience for the future. The amendment provides that "requests . . . shall be made through the Grand Master," entirely eliminating this privilege so far as the Grand Secretary is concerned. The Grand Secretary with his records, years of knowledge in •handling these requests, and lanes of correspondence already established with other Grand Jurisdictions, is in a much better position to handle requests of this nature than the average Grand Master. In our opinion the results desired could be more readily obtained, and much confusion avoided if • the amendment, when adopted, reads, in part, as follows: ' . . .. shall be made through the Grand Master or Grand Secretary.'.'
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The following resolution was a d o p t e d : WHEREAS, There is a large number of Freemasons belonging to.the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Missouri who are now overseas serving in the United States army and navy, and for whose care and comfort it is the particular'duty of this Grand Lodge t o contribute, especially in a masonic, fraternal and social sense; and, WHEREAS, In order that these brothers of ours can be given this fraternal and social service, there should be established a general masonic headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in the war zone as may be deemed expedient, and such headquarters shall be manned by workers from this Grand Jurisdiction; therefore. Be it resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Missouri establish a masonic headquarters in France and other foreign countries, as the need may appear, and that for such purposes there be appropriated the sum of 35,000.00 in cash by this Grand Lodge, and t h a t t h e Master Masons of Missouri be requested by the Grand Secretary to contribute SI.00 per capita, per annum, to be paid immediately through the various lodges in this jurisdiction, and the sum so collected be immediately remitted to the Grand Secretary. Such fund shall be at the disposal of this committee to carry out the aims and purposes of this resolution. Be it further resoloed, T h a t the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in the State of Missouri, U. S. A., adopt fifty fatherless children of France/or a period of one year from the first day of October, 1918, and that the sum of $1,825.00 is hereby appropriated and set aside for the support of such children during that period; this contribution to be made in four equal installments: on the first days of October, 1918, and January, April and July, 1919.
The Correspondence R e p o r t is prepared b y M.'.W.*. C H A R L E S C .
WOODS, who gives a brief, though amiable review of our Proceedings. J O H N W . BINGHAM, M . ' . W / . Grand Master, Milan. J O H N R . PARSON, R.*. W.*. G r a n d Secretary, St. Louis, C H A R L E S C . W O O D S , P.*. G . ' . M . * . , Correspondent, St. Louis.
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NEBRASKA—1918. Lodges, 2 7 5 ; members, 26,585; net gain, 1,541. Omaha, J u n e 4, 1918.
FREDERIC L . TEMPLE, M . \ W . " . Grand Master.
There were m a n y interesting features in the opening. One w a s t h e procession escorting'the Grand Master, which was led b y P a s t G r a n d Master EBBRHARDT, " c a r r y i n g our flag," t h e welcome b y D e p u t y G r a n d Master EPPERSON, t h e officers a n d members joining in saluting t h e flag during t h e singing of " A m e r i c a . " Then t h e introduction b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of B r o . E D W I N H A R T J E N K S , minister of t h e F i r s t P r e s b y t e r i a n
Church of Omaha, who delivered a speech full of patriotism, loyalty, a n d devotion t o our country, which was enthusiastically received b y t h e b r e t h ren a n d acknowledged b y a hearty vote of thanks, following a rising vote, and followed b y prayer "asking protection of t h e Deity for our m e m b e r s who are offering their lives as sacrifices, in order t h a t freedom, liberty, and t h e rights of all nations t o exist shall n o t be crushed." The Grand Master began his address with a glowing tribute t o t h e
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loyalty, patriotism, and masonic manhood of Nebraska. I t was a genuine loyalty love-feast of the Craft for G O D , country a n d humanity, concluding his t r i b u t e with this ennobling reference : The noble sentiment as expressed in the lines found oa the body of a dead Australian soldier in France, is written in the hearts of many Nebraska Masons now at the front: *' Ye that have faith to look with fearless eyes Beyond the tragedy.of a world a t strife, And know that out of death and night shall rise The dawn of ampler life: Rejoice, whatever anguish rend the heart. That GOD has given you the priceless dower To live in these great times, and have your part In Freedom's crowning hour. That ye may tell your sons who see the light High in the heavens—their heritage to take— ' I saw the powers of darkness take their flight; I saw the morning.' " T h e r e was an eloquent oration b y W . \ B r o . J O H N R . W E B S T E R , b u t t h e
world has taken a spurt since the 4 t h d a y of June, 1918, a n d instead of seeking greater inspiration for conflicts y e t t o come, since t h a t date, t h e Spirit of Liberty has been "marching o n , " a n d on this 6th d a y of November, 1918, a cataclysm h a s reached those who advocate t h e sovereignty of might against t h a t of right, a n d the world has recovered its-grip a n d beUef t h a t " G O D reigns, and all is well with H i s world." T h e Committee on Correspondence, P a s t G r a n d Master JOHN A. EHRHARDT, chairman, reported on t h e P a n a m a request for recognition as follows : " 1st. T h a t the lodges forming t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e Republic of P a n a m a d o n o t contain a single lodge t h a t can be regarded as a regular lodge of Ancient Craft Masonry." T h e request was "respectfully denied." Applications of Grand Lodge of France, Supreme Council of Serbia, a n d t h e G r a n d Orient of Italy, for recognition a n d exchange of representatives, on recommendation of committee were laid over until next Annual Communication. Memorial pages are inscribed to P a s t G r a n d Masters WILLIAM E . H I L L (1871-1873), M A N O A H B . R E E S E Y O U N G (1898).
(1885), a n d F R A N K , •
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T h e Nebraska Roll of Honor of soldier Masons of Nebraska contains 1,600 or more names. No general Report or Review on Correspondence. A M B R O S E C . E P P E R S O N , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Clay Center.. F R A N C I S E . W H I T E , R . ' . W.". G r a n d Secretary, O m a h a . J O H N A. EHRHARDT, P / . G . ' . M . " . , Correspondent, S t a n t o n .
N e x t Annual, Omaha, June 3, 1919.
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NEW BRUNSWICKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 3 9 ; members, 3,898; n e t gain, 7 8 . . Saint John, January 22, 1918. D . C. CLARK, M . - . W . - . Grand Master. Under proclamations by t h e Most Worshipful D A N I E L CLIFPOBD CLARK, an Emergent Communication was held b y t h e officers and members of t h e Grand Lodge of New Brunswick! T h e Communication was in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of t h e formation of the Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Chaplain preached the sermon on t h e occasion. Six other members of the clergy officiated in the ceremonies of t h e occasion. The order of service began with the "Processional H y m n , " and was followed by the customary service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving, followed by a sermon by V.-.W.". Bro. t h e Ven. Archdeacon CROWFOOT, Grand Chaplain, from t h e text 2 Cor. 3 : 1 7 : " W h e r e the spirit of t h e Lord is, there is liberty," taking as his subject, " T h e Mission of M a s o n r y . " T h e service in all its parts and details was most solemn and impressive. T h e anthems, hymns, in particular t h e "Recessional H y m n " a n d t h e " N a t i o n a l A n t h e m " were peculiarly beautiful and impressive. A pleasant feature of t h e session of Grand Lodge was the presentation to Grand Lodge of a framed portrait in oil of t h e late Past Grand Master J O H N V. E L L I S . T h e speech of presentation was made by Past Grand Master THOMAS W A L K E R in behalf of M r s . E L L I S , who is still living; a n d ail the circumstances and incidents connected with t h e presentation contributed to make it a delightful event, because they served to recall t o t h e brethren the memory of t h e distinguished brother who was so great a p a r t of t h e history of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick a t a period from 1872 to 1886, when t h e Grand Lodge of Kansas was in her pioneer days, and t h e name of J O H N V. E L L I S was a familiar name to the Kansas Masons of his day, nearly all of whom have since ceased from their labor. Our New Brunswick brethren had a memorable and notable celebration of their fiftieth anniversary, and honored themselves in t h e honor bestowed upon the memory of their revered P a s t Grand Master J O H N V. ELLIS.
There is no Correspondence Report. D A N I E L C . CLARK, M / . W . ' . Grand Master, S t . J o h n . J. T W I N I N G H A R T T , R . ' . W . - . Grand Secretary, St. J o h n .
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NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1918. Lodges, 8 0 ; members, 11,284; n e t gain, 173. Concord, M a y 15, 1918.
ABRAHAM L I N C O L N GARMON, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d
Master. Grand Master GARSION'S address contained memorials of several distinguished members of t h e Craft who h a d ceased from their labors during t h e p a s t year. One of these, full of years a n d honors, was SOLON AUGUSTUS CARTER, born June 22, 1837; died J a n u a r y 29, 1918, who was G r a n d M a s t e r in 1878 a n d 1879. H e was a soldier of his country in the Civil War, in which service he attained the r a n k of Lieutenant Colonel, giving his S t a t e a n d C o u n t r y distinguished, valiant a n d patriotic service. One of t h e sweetest characters a n d m o s t noble souls whose departure N e w H a m p s h i r e mourns, was J O S I A H L A F A Y E T T E SEWARD, born a t Sul-
livan, N . H., April 17, 1845, a n d died a t Keene, N . H., July 14, 1917. H e w a s a g r a d u a t e of Phillips (Exeter) a n d of Harvard, graduating from t h e l a t t e r in 1868 a s a high m a r k m a n of his class. His writings a n d discourses demonstrated a high order of literary merit, and for m a n y years h e exercised his ability for t h e benefit a n d entertainment of t h e Craft. H e was noted as a writer of Masonic Correspondence Reports for t h e New Hampshire Masonic G r a n d Bodies. Those who have read a n d enjoyed his charming and cultured reports a n d writings will, we are assured, join their regrets with ours a t his t o o early departure to t h e abode of t h e blessed. T h e Semi-annual Communication w a s held a t Manchester December 27, 1917. T h e exemplification work a t t r a c t e d a number of visitors, among t h e m a y o u n ^ craftsman n a m e d L U T H E R W . P A U L , who two days later celebrated his one hundredth b i r t h d a y . G r a n d Master DAVID A. E L L I O T a n d P a s t G r a n d Master O L I N W . D A K E T , both of Vermont, were present,' a n d welcomed as a pleasing change t h e " m i l d Italian c l i m a t e " of NewHampshire. New Hampshire's Semi-annual is always enjoyable. W e note t h a t Schubert's Quartet, of Boston, furnished t h e music, and t h a t during t h e morning t h e q u a r t e t visited t h e Masonic H o m e a n d gave a generous m u sical program, which was greatly appreciated b y t h e residents of t h e Home. W e see b y t h e record t h a t t h e grave of M . \ W.'. Bro. J O H N SULLIVAN, a t
D u r h a m , was decorated b y Rising S t a r Lodge N o . 47, of Newmarket, on St. J o h n ' s D a y . M.'.W.'. Bro. J O H N SULLIVAN w a s the first Grand M a s ter of t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Hampshire, a n d N e w Hampshire's great general in t h e war of t h e American Revolution. W e observe t h a t Grand Secretary C H E N E Y h a d a S200 increase to his munificent salary. I n t h e opening of his Report on Correspondence, after some personal remarks, Bro. HAHBY M . C H E N E Y s a y s : My mind is crowded, as is the case with all of you, with the things with which t h e Master Butcher of the world has deluged us. But it is coming out all right, in the accom-
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plishment of which the brethren of Freemasonry are doing all possible things. In it all our brotherhood is being tested. I t will not fail, because there is so much of manhood and of GOD within it. " .
T h e K a n s a s volume gets its customary good word a n d welcome. says :
He
Ever since we have been engaged in the work of writing these reports, we have eagerly looked forward to the arrival of the Kansas publication in our office. I t is so full of substance and cheer, that it annually gives us a happy day.
T h e " b o o s t e r " orators a n d writers who claim all t h e Revolutionary generals "except BENEDICT ARNOLD," a n d all t h e signers of the Declaration of Independence, will have to modify their statements further, as t h e y have already, about B E N E D I C T ARNOLD a n d C H A R L E S CARROLL, of CarroUton. Bro. H A R R Y M . C H E N E Y s a y s : We very much regret to say that thus far we have been unable to prove that the three signers for New Hampshire were Masons. WILLIAM WHIPPLE was a member of our St. John's Lodge No. 1, of Portsmouth. The other two, JOSIAH BARTLBTT and MATTHEW THORNTON, were not Masons so far as the Grand Secretary of New Hampshire has any knowledge.
To the "said to b e " pedigree making JOSIAH BARTLETT a Grand Master of Massachusetts, Bro. HARRY says : The trouble with that statement is that he was another JOSIAH from ours, becoming Grand Master of Massachusetts about four years after our JOSIAH died.
W e think Grand Secretary C H E N E Y ' S statement eliminates signers J O SIAH BARTLBTT and M A T T H E W T H O R N T O N from masonic eligibility
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masonic signers. E U G E N E S . H E A D , M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master, H o o k s e t t . H A R R Y M . C H E N E Y , P . - . G . ' . M . " . , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary and Cor-
respondent, Concord. Next Annual, Concord, M a y 21, 1919.
NEW JERSEY— 1918. Lodges, 204; members, 47,481; n e t gain, 1,519. Trenton, April 17, 1918. M.-.W.'. WILLIAM M . THOMPSON, Grand Master. A number of Emergent Coinmunications were held prior to the Annual, for constitution of lodges and corner-stone layings. Grand Lodge was presented with a n heirloom b y W.'. Bro. CHARLES A. BLOOMPIBD. Competent masonic authority h a s conceded it to be t h e work of J O S E P H BLOOMFIELD, who from 1776 t o 1783 served as Captain and Colonel in the Revolutionary War, a n d in 1812 as Brigadier General. H e was D e p u t y Grand Master in 1796-7-8, a n d Grand Master of t h e Grand Lodge of New Jersey in .1799 a n d 1800. H e served the people of New Jersey in 1801, then again from 1803 to 1812 as Governor of New Jersey.
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I t is signed b y J O S E P H BLOOMFIELD as Adjutant-General of one of t h e brigades of t h e State, a n d was so signed b y him November 5; 1793. Bro. C H A R L E S A. BLOOMFIELD—nearly three-score-and-ten years of a g e — m a d e the present to G r a n d Lodge, desiring to place it where it can be preserved. G r a n d Lodge w i t h t h a n k s t o t h e donor, accepted the heirloom. Grarid Lodge recognized t h e G r a n d Lodge of France, t h e G r a n d Lodge of t h e Philippines, and t h e G r a n d Lodge of P a n a m a . Upon resolution therefor of t h e C o m m i t t e e on Correspondence, of which Bro. R O B E R T A. S H I R R E F S is chairman, G r a n d Lodge removed t h e interdict against t h e Grand Orient of France, rescinding the same a n d adopting t h e resolution therefor. Upon r e p o r t of the Jurisprudence Committee, Decision 5, page 91 of Digest, was amended t o read : " A three-fourths vote b y ballot shall be necessary to g r a n t permission t o another lodge to receive an application for initiation of a n unrejected petitioner." Unanimously adopted. Correspondence Report, as customary, is b y t h a t gloom-dispelling, genial prince of good fellows, R O B E R T A. S H I R R E F S , who begins making medicine as follows: We simply cannot go to press without Kansas, and if Bro. WILSON, upon whom be peace and multiplicity of days, took a few weeks longer than usual to get these Proceedings into our hands the delay is amply compensated for by the quality of the work. Grand Master CHARLES E . LOBDELL had been ill, and Deputy Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART opened the Grand Body for him. He had also been eo engaged in the public ser\'ice that the same Deputy Grand Master had discharged much of the duty devolved upon his chief during the year. As this duty had included the paramount task of rebuilding the burned Masonic Home, it may be readily understood he had no sinecure. R.'.W.'. Bro. STUART had had no hesitancy in dealing with matters requiring decision. A lodge had desired t o parade on Patriotic Day, and requested a dispensation therefor. The reply is not only quotable, b u t memorable. [Quoting it in full.] He cites an appeal from the representative of the National Security League, bespeaking masonic activity and demonstrations, was answered in part, as follows. [Quoting same.] The compensation awarded the Grand Master was by. him generously turned into Liberty Bonds and converted,.with a portion turned over to Judge STUART, into the nucleus for a Library Fund for the Home. The year has been one of satisfactory results to the Craft. The Grand Lodge building had been completed and the Home nearly so. Kansas had been bereaved of three notable craftsmen, Past Grand Masters BUCK, BROWN and CHANDLER, and the report of the Committee on Necrology is of such a character that it assumes the place we usually accord the oration delivered annually—this year by Bro. A. M. K E E N E .
H e notes t h e deferring of t h e P a n a m a request for recognition. t h e n he refers t o t h e Kansas correspondent. (Expurgated):
And
He scans New Jersey for 1917 with his usual kindliness, and makes the usual number of mistakes about us. Our occupation, for instance, "is not gone." He will see in the front part of this book t h a t we were busy as a one-armed paper-hanger with the hives; and we assure him that we haven't been fishing for many years, although we'd like to go. And we take his U. S. census as usual, and because we can do no better we cull his Cuban matter. M a y GOD grant him health and strength for years to come. A n d t h u s e n d s another dehghtful review—such as K a n s a s always r e ceives from t h e N e w Jersey correspondent, M a y his shadow never grow smaller. Selahl
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MEXICO.
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H E R B E R T C . RORICK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Trenton. ISAAC CHERRY, R . ' . W.". Grand Secretary, Elizabeth. R O B E R T A. S H I R R E F S , Correspondent, Elizabeth.
Next Annual, Trenton, April 16, 1919.
NEW MEXICO —1917. Lodges, 4 5 ; members, 3,976; net gain, 239. Las Cruces, October 8, 1917.
ALONZO B . M C M I L L E N , M . - . W . ' . G r a n d
Master. T h e Grand Master's address characterizes strongly and forcibly the ruthless actions of t h e people who have forced upon humanity a systematized barbarism so cruel, so unprecedented, so awful, as to p u t to shame anything heretofore written in history in condemnation of Goth, H u n , Vandal, t h e savagery of Indians, or the horrors of the Inquisition. T h e fact is, history does not furnish a descriptive parallel b y which to compare the horrors committed upon humanity in t h e name of German Kultur. We thank t h e All Merciful Father t h a t b y His ordering of events we can turn aside from a contemplation of barbarism and its details and remember t h a t G O D reigns, and t h a t H e will avenge the wrongs inflicted upon humanity. We note t h a t t h e Grand Lodge has had a visit from the Traveling Bible. We trust t h a t it m a y lead to furnishing a supply for the use of New Mexico, so t h a t all t h a t are destitute may have one. And—how would it do to make as a requisite to citizenship ability to read in the American language the constitution a n d laws of t h e State of New Mexico. I n other words, let America be for Americans—not in a narrow sense, b u t for those who live their Americanism. CORRESPONDENCE.—Bro. J O H N M I L N E writes the report. Some of t h e reports are brief, b u t Kansas for 1917 receives a very generous review. We find references t o spurious books, and also to t h e edicts issued. A page is devoted t o t h e oration by Bro. and Chief Justice WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, and regret t h a t Bro. M I L N E could not take it all. T h e Judge uses vigorous American, and Kansas rejoices to see it so thoroughly appreciated. The Kansas correspondent gets a kind word, as Bro. M I L N E appropriates his conclusion. R. M . T H O R N E , M.-.W.". Grand Master. ALPHBUS A . K E E N , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N M I L N E , Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Tucumcari, October 13, 1918.
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NEW
SOUTH WALES.
February,
SOUTH WALES —1917.
Lodges, 2 6 7 ; members, 24,042; net gain, 1,577. While t h e above figures are before us we desire to call attention to t h a t record, always full of interest to those who at any time have answered their country's call t o t h e colors. I t surely is the " R o l l of H o n o r . " New South Wales Masons to the (estimated) number of a b o u t 5,250 have answered t h e call to t h e colors, a n d 101 of these are borne on t h e roll as "killed," a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge of New South Wales tenders them all the Grand Honors in its record, designated in its Proceedings, " T h e Roll of Honor." T h e address of G rand Master, M.". AV.*. Bro. M'^ILLIAM THOMPSON, shows t h a t 2,206 brethren had already answered the call. T h e G r a n d Master refers to a letter from Belgium, showing their intention when.possible to dedicate a lodge, to be called " A u s t r a l i a , " with the G r a n d Master of the jurisdiction as its first Master. All right, brethren, in due course of administration. When we were a " n e u t r a l " (Heaven forgive the mark), we were ready to s t a r t business when t h e H u n s sank the Lusitania. HI^^DENBUKO now is either disabled, disheartened, or defunct; LUDENDORP has just found out the Yankees are " t h a r or t h a r a b o u t s , " a n d unless he increases his speed LTJDENDOBP will be compelled t o issue another General Order recognizing the Yanks before he reaches the German border. W e note t h a t the Benevolent F u n d amounts to about $35,000, and the committee administering it have h a d cases lately making an outlay of over S3,000 necessary. • < There is a n interesting report on the " G r a n d Master's W a r F u n d , " devoted to cases of brethren disabled in war or to those dependents of t h e families of brethren whose breadwinners had been killed or disabled b y war. Our New South Wales brethren are doing a noble work, a n d one well organized a n d estabUshed. T h e Committee on Correspondence, S. SCOTT-YOUNG, makes a n excellent Report on Correspondence. T h e committee reports the number of lodges in active work holding under t h e - U n i t e d Grand Lodge of England to be 3,226 for year 1916; Ireland, same year, 659 lodges; and Scotland, 1,159 lodges. T h e committee say, under Queensland, after acknowledging nine t a r d y recognitions : " O u r sister Grand Lodge has now no further worlds to conquer except E n g l a n d a n d Scotland." T h a t is right, Scotland will be t h e last one. I t generally takes a funeral before t h a t certain specific Grand Body ascertains t h a t Masonry is a progressive science. I t is a good starter, even as a preliminary to rnaking a guess as to its own membership. By t h e way, why not have a guessing match as to the masonic population of England, Scotland, and as well, also, the Grand Lodge of Ireland. Though it does look as though Ireland, more progressive, will get there first.
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CORRESPONDENCE—NEW
YORK.
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CoRBESPONDENCE.—Bro. S. ScoTT-YouNG, chairman, gives a generous appreciation a n d farewell to R.'. W.'. Bro. F . S. MANCE, present Kansas reviewer on t h e committee, noting with regret his departure, permitting us to again welcome W.'. Bro. W M . E P P S , who has done notably excellent work on t h e committee. B u t we always note t h a t Kansas comes in for a choice report b y New South Wales. In Bro. T . S. M A N C E ' S review of Kansas for 1917, he regrets t h a t t h e oration of Bro. and Chief Justice JOHNSTON " c a n n o t be placed in t h e h a n d s of all our readers. I t is a magnificent exposition of a Mason's responsibihties." Yes, it was t h e voice of a leader, saying as t h e command always comes to those who hesitate, " G o forward!" a n d the " b o y s " were ready, as they always have been, to fight for GOD a n d humanity. We highly appreciate the personal reference to the work of t h e K a n s a s correspondent. W I L L I A M THOMPSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Sydney. A R T H U R H . B R A T , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Sydney. S. SCOTT-YOUNG, V . ' . W . ' . Correspondent, Sydney.
W M . E P P S , reviewer of Kansas.
NEW YORK—1918. Lodges, 867; members, 211,293; n e t gain, 7,455. New York City, M a y 7, 1918. M.'.W.'. Grand Master THOMAS P E N N E Y struck t h e keynote of m a sonic d u t y a n d obligation in his address to Grand Lodge when speaking of the Masons who were then going to t h e army. After a fine reference t o the soldiers, he said : We are filled up with the romance, perhaps the excitemeat and glamour, of the sending away and going away of our splendid men. We are giving them heart, we are giving them courage, we are giving them everything that we can in the way of sympathy, and t h e men are going in splendid spirit. But GOD knows, and you know, that if it is the fortune of our troops to go into actual conflict many of them will be left behind, many of them who come back will be maimed for life, and, of course, that necessitates the sequences. Those who depart forever will leave, perhaps, dependents; and those who come back maimed and unfitted, perhaps, to pursue their former vocations will need some kind of help, some kind of assistance, not only moral and spiritual sympathy, but financial and material aid. And the question has been asked and suggestion made, "What is this great Fraternity going to do in the way of preparedness? Is it going to wait until the need is upon it, or is it going to tr>' to do now, or plan to do now, something so as to be ready when the time of need comes?"
T h e Grand Master's question is pertinent a n d suggests early if n o t immediate consideration. D A N I E L W E B S T E R once remarked t h a t t h e lamp of experience was the only safe guide for one's footsteps. Perhaps t h e experience of t h e young men whose service in t h e United States a r m y ceased fifty-three years ago might be of benefit. M a n y of t h e m during the winter of 1865, after the war, organized aid associations for t h e relief.
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YORK.
February,
and support of t h e dependents left by their older comrades who had been killed, or died, during the war. They assumed the obligations involved voluntarily and fulfilled them faithfully. We have read M.".W.'. Bro. JOHN W . VROOMAN'S delightful talk n work for our soldiers,—aid, service, and letters, and he clinched them with : " D o n ' t wait for t h e splendid Y . M. C. A. w o r k ; d o n ' t wait for t h e splendid Red Cross w o r k ; b u t do it, and do it n o w ; " — t o d a y , September 13, 1918, he could add—do it as PERSHING is doing it on his birthday. A resolution providing for reciprocal masonic intercourse between t h e members of t h e Grand Lodge of New York and the members of the masonic obedience of the Grand Bodies of nations allied with us as may be mutually agreed upon between the various bodies. T h e resolution m u s t go to t h e individual lodges before the action finally becomes law. Miss SUZANNE SILVEHCRUYS, daughter of the Chief Justice of Belgium, was introduced and escorted to the East. T h e choir sang the Belgium National Anthem, and t h e n she gave t h e New York brethren a chapter of German brutalities and atrocities t h a t to a soldier of t h e American Civil W a r on either side—as a bold statement of facts—would have been pronounced inconceivable a n d impossible. Kansas, however, h a s had special facilities for knowing Belgium, a n d needs no corroborating testimony; she " k n o w s t h e story's true." She anticipated the eternal question invariably p u t to foreign visitors, " H o w do you like America?" b y answering, " I f I wasn't a Belgian, I would w a n t to be an American." ' • She closed her spirited and patriotic address with a plea for Belgium in p a r t as follows : We love you; you will do something for Belgium, because little Belgium, when she could, she stood there in front of the Germans coming; she stood there, though she knew she had nothing to gain, and everything to lose : but she stood there for her soul: she stood there for the world, for every one of you. Won't you, too, fight for little Belguim, fight for the world?
And then t h e brethren cheered the Belgian heroine to the echo. As we write this (September 12, 1918) General PERSHING and his American a r m y are answering the plea of t h e sixteen-year-old Belgian maiden with their offensive initiative against t h e deceitful and murderous Huns. F u r t h e r along in the record we find a resolution adopted as amended, contributing S5,000 to t h e Belgian Relief F u n d to be transmitted, thereto through the hands of Mile. SUZANNE SILVERCRUY.?. .Congratulations, Bro. SHERER, on your amendment. T h e Belgian maid's speech was worth it. . • T h e Grand Lodge of P a n a m a was recognized and representatives authorized. T h e reviews in the Report on Correspondence are very brief, b u t the New York committee makes a generous allowance to Kansas, saying: " T h e Grand Master begins his address with the following stirring pass a g e : " and the committee takes in full Grand Master STUART'S opening.
1918-19.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NORTH
CAROLINA.
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with its patriotic reference t o t h e Civil War, t h a t " m a y in the light of later events well be accepted as a fact t h a t it was indeed a conflict of world importance, because h a d this government of, for, and b y the people then perished from t h e earth, t h e battle of democracy against imperialism today would be without inspiration, cheerless and unequal, if not utterly hopeless, indeed." The New York correspondent (with eccentricities on t h e part- of t h e printer's devil) takes t h e references to t h e Kansas dead'called away during the year. P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J. J A Y BUCK, BESTOR GASTON B R O W N , and CHARLES H E N R Y C H A N D L E R .
The Grand Master, just before the brethren separated, gave t h e m a good slogan when he said: " W e must and will measure u p t o t h e full standard of all those principles for which we as a fraternity stand for, profess and maintain." WILLIAM I. F A R M E R , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, New York. R O B E R T J. KBNW^ORTHY, P.'. G.". M . ' . , R.". W.\ Grand Secretary, Brook-
lyn. W I L L I A M S H E R B R , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, New York.
Next Annual (adjourns subject to t h e call of the Grand M a s t e r ) .
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 440; members, 27,257; net gain, 1,230. Raleigh, January 15, 1918. M.'.W.'. CLYDE L . PRIDGEN, G r a n d M a s ter. The frontispiece is a portrait of M.'.W.". GEORGE S . NORFLEET, G r a n d Master-elect. There are also .portraits of Past Grand Masters H E Z E K I A H A. GuDGER (1891) a n d FRANCIS M . WINCHESTER (1913), who died during the year. The Grand Master in his address s a y s : I have refused the request from other jurisdictions and from our own brethren that I issue an edict that each subordinate lodge shall display the flag upon its altar.
The first two reasons given are technical as to place. is covered in t h e following:
His third reason
In the third place I would not so offend the Americanism, nor insult the patriotism of the Master of any lodge in my Grand Jurisdiction. . . . Such an edict to compel them to do so would be a reflection upon their Americanism and cast official doubt upon their patriotism.
We wonder if our N o r t h Carolina brother has ever considered t h e question whether a t a time when t h e country to which he has obligated himself to be " t r u e " is engaged in a war for its own liberty as well as t h a t of the world, a failure, neglect, or refusal to display the flag does n o t come perilously near being a reflection upon the Americanism, a n d cast official doubt upon t h e true patriotism of such an one. Simply a query.
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Forty-five decisions indicate t h a t t h e Grand M a s t e r was a husy m a n . T h e Correspondence R e p o r t is b y B r o . M A H S H A L L D B L A N C E Y H A T -
WOOD, who prefaces his report with a Macedonian cry for " h e l p . " H i s report contains 124 pages, a n d contains a review of Kansas for 1917, taking generous excerpts from Grand M a s t e r L A M B ' S address, making reference t o t h e death of Past Grand M a s t e r W I L L I A M M . SHAVER, a,nd taking an extended report of t h e Grand Master's visit t o , a n d observance of, t h e fiftieth anniversary of Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, which followed a visit t o the State Penitentiary a t Lansing. T h e deplorable loss of the Masonic Home, as narrated b y Grand M a s ter LAMB, is noted, and concluding which Bro. HAYWOOD s a y s : Though momentarily stunned by this d're catastrophe, the Masons of Kansas have gone to work with indomitable courage to repair the great loss. Appalling obstacles of various and complex character are to be overcooie; but who can doubt the final triumph of masonic charity over any and all obstacles.
We also find t h e following Kansas reference b y Bro. HAYWOOD : A distinguished Kansas Mason, Chief Justice WILLIAM A. JOHXSTON, of the Supreme Court of that State, was Grand Orator at this Annual Communication, and delivered a masterful and edifying address along masonic lines. I t is rich in historical references and applications, and of the present state of affairs confronted.by our country. G E O R G E S . N O K F L E E T , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Winston-Salem. W I L L I A M W . WILLSON, R . \ W.". G r a n d Secretary, Raleigh. M A R S H A L L D E L A N C E Y HAYWOOD, Correspondent, Raleigh.
Next Annual, Raleigh, January 21, 1919.
NOVA SCOTIA—1918. Lodges, 7 5 ; members, 7,124; n e t gain, 197. Halifax, J u n e 12, 1918. M.'.W.'. B r o . DONALD P . FRASER, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece of Grand Master-elect J O H N H A Y . ) T h e war a n d t h a t great calamity t h e Halifax disaster have weighed heavily upon t h e anxieties and sympathies of our N o v a Scotia brethren. We have each a n d all had our own particular troubles a n d distresses. . Kansas seemed t o be a n d was care-free, a n d then came t h e necessity to expend over S100,000 for a n Administration a n d Library Building. Fairly a t work in supplying that necessity, another came in the destruction b y fire of t h e Masonic Home, causing a n expenditure of over §300,000, in addition t o a salvage of over S80,000 from t h e fire, making a total estimated loss b y reason of t h e destruction of t h e H o m e of about 8300,000. All t h e foregoing were b u t as a drop in t h e bucket, when t h e war came and t h e feeble bonds of neutrality speedily were broken a n d destroyed; and it was n o t long until t h e United States again demonstrated—as it h a d in all previous wars—the necessity for preparedness for war. All these obligations have been met, and t h e United States proven t o be a good comrade in battle—the best type of fideUty between men or nations.
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Now t h a t peace h a s come, much t h a t has been of interest hitherto, is so no longer. The sum of SI,000 was donated to t h e Masonic Home of-Nova Scotia_ CORRESPONDENCE.—R.'. W.'. Bro. J A M E S C . J O N E S , presents t h e N o v a
Scotia report, acknowledging t h e aid of M.". W.". Bro. D O N F . FRASBR in a review of Massachusetts, which, after quoting t h e liberal construction of the Massachusetts law on physical perfection, Bro. FRASER s a y s : How-differerit in this Province-by-the-sea, where a good man and true who happens t o be afflicted with a cork hand or a wooden leg is barred from' the benefits of Masonry; and we continue to solemnly affirm that it is the internal and not the external qualifications that render a man worthy to be made a Mason.
Kansas is fully reviewed b y Bro. JONES.
H e notes t h e presence of
G r a n d Representative Bro. J O H N MCCTJLLAGH.
An extended quotation from Grand Master LOBDELL'S reference t o the service of D e p u t y Grand Master STUART is made, a n d also w h a t h e said under "Masonic H o m e " ; a n d also t h e decision of Bro. STUART in regard to parade, about which t h e reviewer says: " W e fully agree with his r e m a r k s . " After a reference to Grand Secretary WILSON'S description of t h e new Masonic Grand Lodge Building a t Topeka, he says: "We congratulate you upon having such an edifice, which is a monument to t h e Fraternity a n d a credit t o t h e city." He also quotes in full t h e conclusion of our report, with pleasing a p proval'of same. Grand Secretary T H O S . MOWBRAY was retired on a salary of $75.00 per month from June'16, 1918. ' JOHN HAY, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Truro. JAMES C . JONES, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Halifax. Next Annual, New Glasgow, 1919.
OHIO —1917. Lodges, 546; members, 114,293; n e t gain, 7,254. Springfield, Ohio, October 17, 1917. J O E L C . CLOVE, Grand Master. The volume opens to a picture showing an "unbroken line of t w e n t y five Past Grand Masters—all living." I t is a remarkably fine-looking a n d scholarly appearing body of men. As usual there is not the slightest difficulty in selecting t h e youngest a n d handsomest of the twenty-five selects. B u t then he evidently knows fully how to choose the choicest place in t h e front line to show off t o t h e best advantage. We doubt if a n y Grand Lodge anywhere can present a grander looking aggregation of Past G r a n d s t h a n Ohio. Grand Master CLOVE'S address is an excellent one, covering everything concisely a n d completely. Take in t h e modesty of his conclusion, v i z . : My services to this Grand Lodge as its Grand Master are now at an end.
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to you for the honor you conferred on me one year ago will continue while life lasts. To be at the head of more than one hundred and fourteen thousand Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction for one year is a greater honor than any man can justly deserve.
We find some very excellent rules a n d regulations for military lodges recommended b y the Committee o n Charters a n d Dispensations. Guard well t h e portals! T h e report of the Committee on Correspondence was presented b y Chairman N E L S O N WILLIAMS, Past Grand Master. Under Kansas he n o t e s : " A n oration was delivered by Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of t h e Supreme Court, which is well worthy of careful reading." We don't often get expert testimony, b u t it is admissible when, as in this case, no question can be raised as t o its being within the rule. R e ferring to an additional appropriation made last year for t h e Kansas Correspondence chairman, h e s a i d : " T h e annual review is worth far more t h a n it costs t h e Grand Lodge, in t h e general information which it gives t o M a s o n s throughout t h e civilized world." After examination of our Correspondence utterances under Ohio, he says : " W e are led t o t h e belief t h a t our minds on masonic matters r u n largely in t h e same channel!" After crediting us with being one of t h e strongest advocates of a ceremony for t h e reception of t h e American flag in our lodges a n d Grand Lodges, he takes fully o u r references t o t h e flag under Ilhnois. H e copies quite fully t h e Kansas references t o "stonemasonry." Our Oklahoma reference t o t h e Apostle of Peace is taken, and he adds our conclusion, for ample measure to his excerpts from t h e K a n s a s volume. -We would like t o take his pleasant references to t h e Missouri Masonic H o m e a n d t h e $5,000 contributions of Past G r a n d Masters HOUGH a n d LAMPERT. T h e y are excellent reading a n d reflect t h e highest credit on t h e donors. We find ourselves in h a r m o n y with the very thoughtful and considerate conclusion reached by Bro. WILLIAMS. W e should in justice quote it all, b u t space forbids. We heartily concur i n t h e expression, " W e do n o t believe t h a t a soldier's uniform makes a gentleman o u t of a n y m a n who was n o t such before he donned i t . " Ohio's Masonic Veteran Association held a n o t h e r enjoyable annual. Venerable Bro. U P T O N C . DEARDORFF, ninety years of age, b u t still young, is its oldest veteran. It is a delightful gathering annually for the veterans. T h e Springfield veterans furnished a sumptuous banquet, which received grateful acknowledgment. H . M . HAGELBARGEB, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Akron. J. H . B R O M W E L L , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Cincinnati. N E L S O N W I L L I A M S , P.'. G . ' . M . \ , Correspondent, H a m i l t o n .
Next Annual, Columbus, October 23 a n d 24, 1918.
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OKLAHOMA—1918. Lodges, 4 3 8 ; members, 32,335; n e t gain, 2,335. McAlester,
February
26, 1918.
SAMUEL W I L S O N
HOGAN,
M.'.W.'.
Grand Master. Memorial records, a n d accounts of funerals of Past Grand Masters J A M E S B O Y D M O R R O W and L E O E D M U N D B E N N E T T are given t h e extended
space and importance merited b y their characters and exalted services a t the head of the Craft. Later t h e name of Past Grand Master PATRICK J. BRYNE (1879-80) is added to the list. Six lodges U. D . were organized and five lodges were constituted under charter. Four lodges were consolidated from eight; t w o lodges surrendered their charters, and two had their charters taken away. At the opening of Grand Lodge Grand Master HOGAN'S home lodge was present, with Past Grand Master EAGLETON as spokesman, in a presenta• tion act in bestowing a Grand Master's apron upon M.'. W.". Bro. HOGAN. T h e service was performed gracefully and to t h e entire satisfaction of t h e donors and recipient. M.'.W.". Grand Master M I L T O N WINHAM, of Arkansas, was present as guest of t h e Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Master paid a high testirnonial t o the faithfulness and efficiency of Grand Lecturer DAVID D . HOAG, who was for nearly a quarter of a century prior to his going to Oklahoma (1892), Custodian of the W o r k in Kansas, and ever since has been engaged in Uke work in Oklahoma, and ever since t h e consolidation has been Grand Lecturer of Oklahoma. H e wound u p his tribute b y recommending t h a t M.'.W.'. DAVID D . H O A G be created a n Emeritus Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for life, a t a salary of $75 per month, which after due consideration was adopted. His Kansas friends for half a century, more or less, read with pleasure and gratification of this appreciative endorsement and recognition of long, faithful, and efficient service. I n t h e Kansas tabulation Bro. HOAG is still remembered as ''one of ours." After t h e Masons were permitted to care for their own a t army cantonments, a splendid record of service was undertaken and accomplished in behalf of " o u r b o y s " b y Special D e p u t y WILLIAM D . TURNER, in which Bro. HOAG, Bro. SPONSLER, and others rendered efficient aid, and army service was greatly benefited. The address b y Grand Orator WOODSON E . NORVBLLE was upon t h e topic, " D y n a m i c Forces of Despotism." If we h a d t h e space we would give i t entire. H e asks what were t h e dynamic forces which caused t h e German nation to make war on us? Ambassador GERARD asserts t h a t the German Chancellor sought to hold our friendship; t h a t t h e twenty-five ruling German princes wished to avoid a breach with u s ; t h a t the German Foreign Ofiice and the Reichstag opposed the step which brought America's
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declaration of war. caused the break.
February,
He also says that it was not the German Emperor who
H e charges it was LTJDBNDOHFF, H I N D E N B U R G and M A C K E N S O N in the
army, a n d V O N TIRPITZ in t h e navy, who'brought on the conflict, a n d says • t h a t the Admiral promised victorious peace in three months' time if allowed t o renew submarine warfare upon American shipping, a n d American travel. B u t they did n o t correctly estimate American courage a n d American resources, or that we would have unity of purpose a n d concert of action. H e effectually sustains his proposition t h a t t h e German propaganda on child-bearing m u s t necessarily soon destroy t h e moral fabric of German family life. His history of the H u n s prepares us for t h i s : • VON HiNDENBUilo could remove the Kaiser from his seat this morning and amid the plaudits of German soldiery sit down himself on the throne of the Hohenzollerns. And one who realizes the fact as well as HINDENBURG, the General, is WILLIAM, the Emperor. T h e G r a n d Master of Arkansas, M.'. W.'. Bro. M I L T O N W I N H A M , was '
introduced a n d gave t h e brethren a discourse on mules, t h a t makes a good companion piece to Grand Orator JOHNSTON screed on t h e same topic. H e w a s surprised to find t h e stenographer- h a d taken him. A motion to print t h e address, "especially about t h e Arkansas mule," was duly seconded a n d carried. T h e certificate Lecturers of t h e State presented Grand Lecturer HOAG with a cane, which he said he "would always prize as a symbol of their love and respect, on which I may lean for support whenever I m a y need it." T h e Committee on Correspondence is t o report next year on t h e proper a t t i t u d e t o be taken with t h e French Grand Bodies. P a s t G r a n d Master THOMAS CHAUNCBY H U M P H R Y again writes
the
Report on Correspondence, and as usual it is a d u t y well and conscientiously performed. Here is something t h a t always interests t h e Old G u a r d : , When we take up the volume of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas we feel it is like looking to see what our kinfolks are doing, as so many of the Oklahoma force are from Kansas, and the. mark and brand has not altogether disappeared.
Of Grand Master L A M B ' S action in regard to books used for posting up, he s a y s : " H e read the riot act, so to speak, to offenders, a n d the books were destroyed." Of his Kansas decisions Bro. H . copies Nos. 1, 4 a n d 5. H e copies t h e conclusion of t h e Grand Oration b y B r o . W I L L I A M A. JOHNSTON.
Five paragraphs are taken from t h e Kansas Correspondence Review of Oklahoma for 1916. Somebody added a n extra " e " to Bro. HUMPHRY'S name. You will find it spelled correctly, Bro. H., a t t h e b o t t o m of the review where we group the names of the Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and Correspondent. B u t an old proofreader knows t h a t there are three things, t h e action of
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each of which always seem unaccountable, t o w i t : t h e world, t h e flesh, and t h e devil. We would like to stay longer, Bro. H., b u t time is u p . J O S E P H W I L L I A M M O R R I S , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Snyder. W I L L I A M M . ANDERSON, P . - . G . ' . M . ' . , R . ' . W . - . G r a n d Secretary, Okla-
homa City. THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY, P.'. G . ' . M . \ , Correspondent, H u g o .
Next Annual, Oklahoma City, Fe b r u a r y 25, 1919.
OREGON —1918. Lodges, 144; members, 15,851; net gain, 648. Portland, J u n e 12, 1918.
M . \ W . \ W E S T O N G . SHELLENBARGER, G r a n d
Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The Grand Master's address is sensible, thoughtful, a n d able, devoted strictly t o t h e work devolving upon him. The Committee on Grand Master's Address reported t h a t t h e Grand Master has rendered faithful and valuable service t o t h e Craft; t h a t he has been active and zealous, b u t tactful and kindly, in t h e management of t h e compUcated affairs of t h e Grand Jurisdiction. T h e committee congratulates him upon the results obtained. By a supplemental report the Grand Secretary announced action b y the Grand Chapter appropriating $500 per annum until otherwise ordered for t h e maintenance of the Masonic Home, as proposed. . P a s t Grand Master DAVID P . MASON, chairman of t h e Committee on Correspondence, presented his report, which, being printed and distributed, was accepted a n d ordered printed with t h e Proceedings. There was a beautiful memorial service in Grand Lodge for Past Grand M a s t e r W I L L I A M THOMAS W R I G H T , J U L I U S CAESAR M O R E L A N D , a n d H E N R Y
BuNE T H I E L S E N , who had died during t h e year.
T h e addresses delivered
by Past Grand Master DAVID MASON, JOHN B . MCCLELAND, and GEORGE
H . BURNETT, were in every respect worthy of t h e occasion a n d t h e exalted characters portrayed. We always have a sincere regret for our poverty of space when we come t o a n y u t t e r a n c e b y Rev. D r . W I L L I A M W A L L A C E Y O U N G S O N ;
a n d espe-
cially would we like to make liberal excerpts from his Grand Oration on the " T e m p l e of Masonry." Last year, we scrimped elsewhere and gave Oregon a generous allowance a n d we want t o do t h e same again, b u t cannot. W e can only take his concluding reference to America: An America cleansed and made forever clean by the sacrifice laid today upon the altar of humanity—the broken hearts of sonless mothers—the stricken souls of widowed wives—• the tears of little orphaned children—given that America might not fail of her duty to make and to keep the world safe for liberty and human freedom. And over that America shall wave the old f3ag, the old flag made gloriously new—the red stained afresh with the warm life-blood of her sons who counted life as little in the face of d u t y ; its white, thank GOD,
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unsullied still, as w-ith no thought of reward or greed of gain she took her place in the ranks of the legions of democracy; its blue, star-sprinkled as the skies of heaven, the eternal pledge of GOD Almighty—given to our fathers and fulfilled in our history—that so long as it be true to the right and loyal to the truth, " this government of the people, for the people, and by the people shall not perish from the earth."
T h e G r a n d Lodge is evidently determined t o have a Masonic Home. There will be no chance for failure once the sisters get started. CoRRESPOiNroENCE.—Past Grand Master DAVID P . M A S O N writes t h e report, and it is a good one, as usual. H e makes a large a n d choice selection from Grand Master C H A S . E . LOBDELL'S opening, a n d a d d s thereto t h e statement about t h e Grand Master's public service, the duties of which proved very exacting, a n d t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Master carrying t h e burden of responsibility; a n d the donation of t h e G r a n d Master's salary b y the two, which was t o be used as a nucleus for a library fund for t h e Masonic Home. There is a beautiful reference to " O u r Grand Old P r i n t e r " a n d his picture. A page is t a k e n from t h e interesting oration b y Grand Orator W. A. KEENE. F R A N K W . SETTLEMIER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Woodburn. J A M E S F . R O B I N S O N , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, P o r t l a n d . D A V I D PATTERSON M A S O N , P . \ G.'. M . \ , Correspondent, Albany.
Next Annual, Portland, J u n e 11, 1919.
PENNSYLVANIA—1917. . Lodges, 5 0 7 ; members, 131,954; net gain, 5,306. The volume opens t o a steel-plate engraving of P a s t Grand Master I S R A E L I S R A E L (1803-1805).
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Grand M a s t e r L o u i s A. W A T R E S issued a very sensible circular letter administering t h e grand high bounce t o an alleged masonic prayer of t h e chain variety, sent forth to summon all the gullible from t h e days of old JECLAJIPUS t o prove their right to enrollment as suckers of high degree. T h a t and. other letters of like character sent forth " b r o k e t h e chain to smithereens," no dire disaster succeeding. T h e volume contains a grand memorial of the life, character and pubUc services rendered his nation b y G E O R G E W I L K I N S G U T H R I E , P a s t G r a n d
Master of t h e Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and Ambassador to the Empire of J a p a n a t t i m e of his death. T h e memorial is in t h e form of addresses b y various brethren, Bro. G E O . C . BURGWIN giving an epitome of his life. Grand Chaplain W H I T E H E A D said : No one who knew Mr. GtiTHRiE intimately would fail to see in him an example of that which in my experience I do not think I ever saw before so beautifully exemplified,, namely, probity. He had probity in his thought, probity in his method of life, probity in speech, probity in character, and as I stood at his grave, I thought that never in my experience had
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there been a man laid to rest so well thought of . . . a man concerning whom nothing derosatory could be said—and an exalted example of probity.
From Grand Master ORI>ADY'S fine testimonial we take t h i s : " I n his religious life he stood in t h e highest rank. N o m a n was in doubt as t o how he stood. N o man challenged his sincerity." Bro. J O H N WANNAMAKEK, Grand Chaplain K R A U S K O P F , and
others,
offered beautiful testimonials. Two of these from J a p a n . The Correspondence Committee reported recommending that fraternal recognition be accorded Porto R i c o ; b u t for some unaccountable reason, or lack of one, t h e majority failed to support its able committee. By resolution, Grand Lodge asked a contribution of not less t h a n two dollars apiece from every Pennsylvania Mason for the estabUshment of a Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania W a r Relief F u n d . W.'. THOMAS F . P E N M A N again presents the Report on Correspondence, devoting 141 pages thereto. Kansas for 1917 is fully and kindly reviewed. Courteous' consideration is given to Grand Master LAMB'S " h i g h conception of his masonic position, and believed t h a t it should be removed as far as possible from a n y appearance of using it for political preferment.'-' His commendable energy in suppressing so-called rituals is fully noted. " T h e second day's session of Grand Lodge being on February 22nd, reference was made to GEORGE WASHINGTON the Mason, and the brethren arose a n d sang 'America.' As a coincidence, the Grand Master announced t h a t it was also his b i r t h d a y . " The Pennsylvania writer, Bro. PENMAN, reviewing Kansas, s a y s : " I n his Correspondence Report, under Pennsylvania (1915), B r o . M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R mentions the death of our late Bro. JAMES M . LAMBERTON, with a high tribute to his masonic learning and zeal, and says—(taking in full the Kansas reference). Bro. PENMAN—alluding to the voluminous Massachusetts compilation, refers to Bro. CHBTWODB CRAWLEY, of Ireland, whom he quotes as " n o doubt t h e greatest authority on early Freemasonry—indeed, on m a sonic history generally. He unreservedly declared that the claims m a d e b y Pennsylvania Masons for priority in the formation of their Grand Lodge are adequately sustained." Bro. P E N M A N courteously adds : "Of course we do n o t expect our Massachusetts brethren to agree with D r . CRAWLEY, or even to concede his superior judgment—and there you a r e ! " Bro. P E N M A N concludes with a three-page recapitulation a n d conclusion on " M a s o n r y a n d the W a r , " which we highly commend, b u t cannot find the space to reprint. Read i t ; it is well worth while. JAMES H . K R A U S E , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. J O H N A. P E R R Y , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. THOMAS F . P E N I I A N , Correspondent,
Philadelphia.
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1918.
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February,
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS —1918. Lodges, 4 3 ; members, 2,894; n e t gain, 1,055. Manila, J a n u a r y 22, 1918.
M.'.W.'. W I L L I A M H E N D R I C K S O N TAYLOR,
G r a n d Master, unavoidably absent by reason of ill-health, t h e Grand Lodge was opened b y R.'.W.". Bro. M A N U E L L . QUEZON, t h e D e p u t y Grand Master, a n d Grand Master ad interim. T h e opening prayer b y Grand Chaplain was a model of appropriateness a n d spiritual perfection and beauty. T h e address of t h e Grand Master refers t o t h e three essential articles in t h e Masonic Creed : What are these beliefs t h a t we must not only teach in our lodges, but live, if we are to do our bit in the great work of regenerating the world ? They are the belief in the Fatherhood of GOD, the Brotherhood of Man and the Immortality of the Soul. Our progress continues to be most remarkable. The spirit of Masonry in these Islands has never shown more brilliantly, and each day b u t adds to its luster. I never have been in a jurisdiction where the members as a whole take their Masonry so seriously as do our brethren. I t is a daily inspiration to better work and nobler deeds just to meet and mingle with you all. Our unification has given a spiritual'uplift to our lodges and t o our members, the beneficial effects of which cannot be exaggerated. May we press on in our faith doing that good each day that our hands may find to do.
Since their las.t Annual Communication eight additional Grand Lodges have recognized their Grand Lodge, making eighty-five in all which have done so, a n d h e a d d s : "So t h a t all have now welcomed us into their m a sonic family save three, n a m e l y : Cuba, New Jersey and Tasmania." A genealogical tree forms part of the address, showing a clear a n d u n questionable masonic lineage. Grand Orator B R U C E S . W R I G H T delivered a very scholarly oration. T h e decision of t h e D e p u t y Grand Master declaring eligible one who had lost his left hand was approved b y the Committee on Jurisprudence, a n d so approved was adopted. Correct! Committee on the protest b y Regional G r a n d Lodge N o . 2 (so-called) m a d e report recommending t h a t protest be filed a n d t h a t the committee be discharged. Report was adopted. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r N E W T O N C . COMPORT) corre-
spondent. T h e review b y Bro. COMFORT covers t h e masonic world fully a n d completely. Four-and-a-half pages a r e devoted to Kansas alone, t o which we c a n only briefly refer: " T h e stirring address," delivered b y Grand M a s t e r LAMB ; Grand Orator JOHNSTON'S " D u t i e s a n d Obligations of Masons as Citizens " ; an epitome of the Masonic H o m e disaster, and t h e steps taken b y officials a n d committees to rebuild, are n o t e d ; t h e remarks of t h e c h a i r m a n of the H o m e Committee, Bro. B E S T O R G . B R O W N , a n d t h e
work of Bro. FITCH a n d Superintendent BURDI'CK of the Home, are fully . taken, showing t h e Home situation. T h e K a n s a s R e p o r t on Correspondence is called u p for its "masonic o u t l o o k " a n d "signs of promise," a n d our words of commendation for t h e
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"situation in t h e Philippines," and what we anticipate for the Philippines masonically, a n d its betterment materially, are excerpted fully. The "sense of d u t y " t h a t took t h e United States to t h e Phihppines is still with us, a n d we can well t h a n k GOD for what we see, a n d " g o forward •to grander betterments." M A N U E L L. QUEZON, M . \ W . " . G r a n d Master, Manila.
N E W T O N C . COMFORT, P.\G.". M . ' . , R.-. W.\ Grand Secretary a n d Correspondent, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, January 28, 1919.
QUEBEC —1918. Lodges, 6 6 ; members, 8,861; n e t gain, 3 7 3 J Montreal, F e b r u a r y 13, 1918.
W. W. WILLIAMSON, M . - . W . ' .
Grand
•Master. Among t h e communications received and read a t the opening of Grand Lodge was a letter from R.'. W.'. Bro. General Sir DAVID W A T S O N t o M.'.W.'. Bro. E . T . D . CHAMBERS, which upon reading resulted in t h e following action, to w i t : I t was moved by M.'. W.'. Bro. E . T . D . CHA^rBERS, a n d seconded b y M.'. W.'. B r o . I . ' H . STEARS, and Resolved, That a cable be sent to R.'.W.'. Bro. General Sir DAVID WATSON, conveying Grand Lodge's best wishes and congratulations on his recently acquired knighthood.
I t is getting difficult t o distinguish between Briton a n d Yankee. T h e morning's war dispatches tell us t h a t when a detachment of Australian soldiers who had shown distinguished valor were presented to King G E O R G E it was found t h a t among t h e m were a number of Yankees, whose y o u t h had previously caused them to be rejected, b u t who h a d traded uniforms with their Australian comrades a n d proved their efficiency for the perilous service. Comrades? Aye, comrades in battle—where men are r a t e d b y a rule stronger, better, a n d more certain than a n y other. T h e record does full honor to t h a t distinguished a n d loved brother, WILLIAM H . WHYTE.
T h e Kansas n a m e honored in t h e Grand Master's list is t h a t of P a s t Grand Master J . JAY BUCK, and Bro. CHAMBERS noting the death of P a s t Grand Master SHAVER, who died J u l y 6, 1916. The address of Grand Master W. W. WILLIAMSON emphasizes from t h e commencement t o t h e end of his address the value a n d blessedness of service with sacrifice. In presenting through t h e 1918 volume his thirtieth Report on Correspondence, P a s t Grand M a s t e r E . T . D . CHAMBERS sums u p a few of t h e important considerations a n d topics connected with his work. -= H e wisely says a t t h e opening: If the work of the masonic reviewer is thoroughly done the task is not an easy one. To skim, ever so lightly, over only the most important parts of the fifty to seventy volumes
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of Grand Lodge Proceedings passing annually through his hands, requires considerable time, and the writer has often found it necessary to devote many evenings to the contents of a single report. Many of the new questions raised, legislation proposed or discussed, and decisions reported, call for much thought, and the careful expression of op'iuion, which, though often b u t personal, is always subject to criticism, thus affording some food for reflection, usually accompanied by a clear statement of every aspect of the case, and always based upon the result of more or less reading, study and experience. None but those who have filled the reviewer's chair can form any idea of the time and labor required, even after one has familiarized himself with the contents of the reports, in order to prepare, in concise and reliable form'an epitome of what is best worth learning from them and a fair discussion of what seems to call for criticism.
Bro. CHAMBERS writes entertainingly and in a scholarly manner upon the following topics: "Masonry and the War" ; "German Masons in England"; "The General Grand Lodge Absurdity"; "Masonic Homes"; "The Mission of Freemasonry"; which considering the general tendency to discuss the war and the questions arising therefrom, makes quite a diversion from the general rule. Kansas, however, receives the same absorbing interest and kindly attention always characterizing Bro. CHAMBERS' work on our Grand Jurisr diction. In direct reference to Kansas, he says: Better one true brother who squares his life by the teachings of the Craft than twenty nominal Masons who wear all their Masonry on the lapel of their coat and confine their practice of its precepts to a giving and receiving of the modes of recognition.
Kansas for 1917 is fully reviewed. He notes the death in 1916 of Past Grand Master SHAVER ; the destruction of the Masonic Home at Wichita; discusses Grand Master LAMB'S ethical view in reference to a Grand Master being a candidate for political office, discussing the matter quite fully. He makes pleasant reference to the Kansas Correspondence Report, expressing high satisfaction at the views expressed upon the many applications for recognition acted upon in 1916, and our commendation of the same. "He copies from the Kansas Proceedings ouneview of the Michigan Proceedings containing General CASS'S address delivered December 27, 1810, and published by order of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We are much gratified by Bro. CHAMBERS' reference to the historical value of our publication, where he adds to his reference, this; The circumstance points strongly to the truth of the general belief in Canada, that there were Freemasons among the French troops serving in the American campaign which ended in the British conquest of Canada.
Bro. CHAMBERS takes the Kansas conclusion with its masonic outlook in the United States. We congratulate Bro. CHAMBERS upon his thirtieth report. It is one of his best. We regret for our readers that we cannot take more of it. W. W. WILLIAMSON, M.-tW.\ Grand Master, Montreal. WALTER C . HAGAB, R.'. W.". Grand Secretary, Montreal. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P.'.G.'.M."., Correspondent, Quebec.
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RHODE ISLAND —1917. Lodges, 3 7 ; members, 9,832; n e t gain, 364. Providence, M a y 2 1 , 1917.
M.'. W.-. W I L B U R A. SCOTT, G r a n d M a s t e r .
The Committee on Jurisprudence made a very sensible report, adopted from North Dakota, and recommended t h a t the standing order be amended so as to read as follows : Resolved, No man who is unable to perform every part of the work in the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry is eligible to receive those degrees; but an applicant, physically defective, who can by artificial means, controlled by himself, perform all the requirements of the work is eligible.
The committee, in another branch of their report, made a further sensible consideration and report upon the request for recognition of the G r a n d Lodge of the Philippine Islands. And then, strange to relate, the one was rejected and the other accepted, the all-wise majority in the first case evidently concluding t h a t t h e stonemasonry rule was still in force a n d operation in Speculative Masonry. I t is gratifying to note t h a t Grand Lodge wisely followed the recommendation of its able committee in extending recognition to t h e Grand Lodge of t h e Philippine Islands. Interesting memorials of two venerable brethren. Past Grand Master N E W T O N DABLINC. ARNOLD, aged s e v e n t y - t w o ;
and P a s t G r a n d J u n i o r
Warden ASA HILDRETH, born August 30, 1820, died October 18, 1916, in his ninety-seventh year. • • Rhode Island Grand Lodge well called t h e latter " i t s Grand Old M a n . " J u s t think of i t ; a soldier of the " N e w p o r t Artillery C o m p a n y " from February 1, 1842, joing early enough to participate in putting down t h e famous Dorr Rebellion in 1842 ; and t h e old Artillery Company still exists. A churchman from 1842, a charter member of a Temperance Division Body organized in 1851, "his active life, outside of his many masonic duties, was devoted to church and temperance work." No wonder he lived a long, useful, and grand life. We find a brief b u t very interesting oration before Grand Lodge b y R.'. W.'. Senior Grand Warden E . T . GROSS, upon the topic, " T h e Altar of Masonry." I t would be worth while for every masonic lodge to listen to t h e same. T h e occasion of its delivery was the consecration of an altar . of Manchester Lodge No. 12 to the uses of Masonry. H u n t up t h e R h o d e Island volume, brethren, a n d give t h e brethren a chance to absorb it. We would publish it, b u t we are doing our level best a t conservation of space during these war times. We find a fine memorial record of the life a n d services of Past Grand Master ELISHA H U N T RHODES, aged seventy-four years, who died J a n u a r y 14, 1917.
H e was a lineal descendant of R O G E R WILLIAMS, a n d a volunteer
and veteran of t h e Civil War, enlisting as private, and promoted later to commission as Lieutenant-Colonel for. gallant service for his country. A splendid character is delineated.
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Quite a little space is given to a correspondence with t h e Grand Master . of Oregon in closing t h e record of t h e obsequies of t h e late lamented b u t none the less defunct General Grand Lodge of the United States of America, or t h e world, as the record might possibly disclose.. P a s t G r a n d Master R E U B E N S . B E M I S m a d e an interesting report of his a t t e n d a n c e a t the annual convention of t h e George Washington National Memorial Association. There is n o Correspondence Report. H E R B E R T A. R I C E , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Providence. S. P E N R O S E WILLIAMS, R.". W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Providence. W I L L I A M L . CHATTBRTON, P.'. G.". M . ' . , Correspondent, Providence.
SASKATCHEWAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 135; members, 8,286; n e t gain, 678. Moose Jaw, June 19, 1918. JAMES M C C A U L E Y , M.". W . ' . Grand Master. T h e customary welcomes a n d responses were interchanged. I n t h e obituary list we find the names of those well known veterans of t h e Craft, P a s t Grand M a s t e r s J O H N M C K E C H N I E a n d G E O R G E W E L L I N G TON B A K E R , of M a n i t o b a ; P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s J . J A Y B U C K , BESTOR G . B R O W N a n d CHARLES H . CHANDLER, of K a n s a s ; a n d J O H N R O S S R O B -
ERTSON, of C a n a d a ; a n d other devoted masonic leaders, all of whom h a d ceased from their earthly labors during t h e preceding year. T h e Grand Master makes a glowing reference to General ALLBNBT'S capture of a n d entrance to Jerusalem : " O u r gallant General came to t h e city, not on a war charger, b u t on foot; n o t as a triumphant conqueror, b u t as a friend of the down-trodden a n d oppressed." H e refers to t h e HaLfax disaster a n d the tremendous losses in hfe a n d property sustained by our brethren of t h a t jurisdiction.; a n d further refers to t h e Craft of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan thus : As Masons and member of this Grand Lodge we rejoice that so many of our brethren are fighting for King and Empire. . . . Over one in seven of our brethren are Empiresoldiers. Many, also, have paid the supreme sacrifice; cheerfully, willingly and gladly they have laid down their lives that British ideals might live, and the brotherhood of man. be a reality. Of them we may say in the words of Sir WALTER SCOTT : '
" Soldier, rest; t h y warfare o'er, Dream of fighting fields no more; Steep the sleep that knows not breaking. Morn of toil, nor night of waking."
T h e Committee on Coi-respondence reported t h a t t h e matter of the advisability of establishing fraternal relations with t h e Grand Lodge of France, the Grand Orient of Italy, Grand Orient of Belgium, or any o t h e r Continental Grand Lodge, be deferred until the' Committee on Foreign. Correspondence shall pursue further inquiries. Adopted. T h e Finance Committee reported t h a t in conjunction with t h e Grand.
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Master and other Grand Lodge officers they had forwarded a check for 81,000 to assist in alleviating masonic distress in the terrible catastrophe t h a t visited Halifax. They demonstrated the truth of the old adage, " H e gives twice who, gives quickly." The report on necrology records a loss of "eighty-three brethren, of whom thirty-four brought everlasting honor to this Grand Jurisdiction b y making the supreme sacrifice in defense of those principles of liberty for which our Order has ever stood." We are very proud of our "Allies"—all of them, and we follow t h e m daily as they go forth to battle demonstrating t o the world t h a t the race is not decadent and t h a t the votaries of liberty and t r u t h today have t h e same exalted concepts t h a t glorified the action of their ancestors in the years and cycles of the past. ROBERT YOUNG, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Prince Albert. W. B. T A T E , R . ' . W / . Grand Secretary, Regina. A. S. GoBBELL, P.'.G.'. M.*., Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Prince Albert, June 18, 1918.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1918. Lodges, 7 9 ; members, 6,165; net gain, 145. This record begins with the list of Grand Officers, headed b y t h e Grand Master, M . ' . W / . Bro. EUSTACE B . GRUNDY. Grand Lodge met in Half-yearly Communication on the 17th of October, 1917, M.'.W.'. EUSTACE B . GBUNDT, presiding, and Grand Lodge having been opened in Ample Form and the national anthem sung, t h e Grand Master invited the members of Grand Lodge to stand, and proceeded to pay a sterling tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master A L F R E D MuLLBR SIMPSON, who was t h e President of the Board of General P u r poses. The memorial addresses on the occasion demonstrate t h a t t h e one honored was not only a strong column in t h e Temple of Masonry, b u t also one distinguished for his benevolence and unbounded generosity t o t h e needy. He had filled out fifty years as a Mason, b u t though he was unable to meet with his brethren and receive the greeting and welcome his due, he signalized the event by a gift of orie thousand pounds t o t h e Benevolent Fund. We note t h a t Grand Lodge is arranging to build four cottages for war expectant needy ones. Annual Communication April 17, 1918. The Auditors reported £8,746 9s. l i d . to the credit of the New M a sonic Hall Building Fund. There are various other properties, securities and funds aggregating with t h e foregoing £41,308 18s. l i d . in total value, belonging to the Craft. The Grand Lodge seems to have efficient and wise management, indicating prosperity.
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Outside of their benevolences, British Masons have seldom been charged with being too progressive in their masonic business and statistical methods. W e think o u r South Australian brethren are entitled to great credit for their wise a n d efficient methods a n d management. CORRESPONDENCE.—The names of ten brethren are affixed—as designated b j ' initials—to certain reports, indicating thereby the writers of specific reports. R.". W.'. C H A S . R . J . GLOVER is chairman of the Committee on Cor-
respondence. Bro. T. S. POOLE does,Kansas in fine shape. Under Alberta, W. F . J. has demonstrated t h a t he possesses the rare faculty of determining t h e value of assets presented to him for consideration. Under t h e topic, " T h e W a r , " he quotes from Grand Master E . F . BISHOP'S address: The outstanding events of the war for the twelve months have been the Russian revolution, and the entry of the United States as a combatant. From the one will eventually eome greater strength and a purer purpose ; from the other has come a conviction beyond all doubt of the ultimate triumph of those ideals for which we are fighting. Now, as truly as in the dark days of the Civil War, is the great American Republic fighting for that government "of the people, by the people, and for the people," for which their immortal President prayed.
T h a t is all we have space for. • Read the rest from the Alberta original, or Bro. JACOB'S full excerpt. T h e Kansas review is by Bro. T . S. P O O L E , and covers the Kansas volume for 1917. He s a y s : " T h e Grand Master's address is a record of energetic work b y himself a n d t h e Craft in furtherance of its principles." Taking the Grand Master's reference to t h e loss of the Home, he says : Our sympathy goes out to them and their orphans an'l ai3:l. an:l we trust that ere now the Grand Lodge is again able to carry on, with as fine an equipment as before, its noble work.
See t h e record elsewhere in this volume, Bro. POOLE. Of Grand Orator JOHNSTON'S oration, he s a y s : From a lawyer of standing one would e.xpect an ordered and loj;ical treatment of the subject; nor will the reader of the report be disappointed. The address is more than a mere catalogue of rnoral duties, it is a n eloquent and virile summons to duty.
Bro. P O O L E , excerpting the paragraphs which follow this : " O u r Order," says the learned Chief Justice, "fosters religious liberty and the patriotism ' which makes for good citizenship." After taking half a p a g e : " T h e r e viewer recommends the perusal of this, address to every brother who can gain access to it. I t s lessons are particularly apposite a t the present time in Australia." T h e Correspondence R e p o r t of Kansas is credited with giving South Australia a full and appreciative notice. E U S T A C E BEARDOC GRUNDY, K . C , M . ' . W . \ G r a n d Master, Adelaide.
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R.". W.". G r a n d Secretary a n d Chairman Correspondence Committee, Adelaide. N e x t Annual, Adelaide, April, 1919.
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SOUTH CAROLINA—1917. Lodges, 272; members, 18,084; n e t gain, 667. Charleston, December 11, 1917. M.'.W.'. R. A. COOPER, Grand Master. In his address t h e Grand Master notes t h e death of Past Grand Master J. J A Y B U C K , of K a n s a s .
T h e Grand Master wrestled with thirty-seven decisions, many of which were elementary. Grand Lodge has a special Committee on Liberty Bonds. T h e only question on t h e part of t h e committee was whether to invest $20,000 of the Grand Lodge funds in each issue of bonds offered, or invest the whole $100,000 in one investment a t once, as proposed by the minority amendment. T h e majority proposition prevailed. Grand Master R. A. COOPER, contemplating double blessedness, received through the Grand Lodge officers a wedding present of a silver service in the name of the Grand Lodge, which action was later confirmed as a present by t h e Grand Lodge. T h e record contains a n exquisite letter of appreciation a n d t h a n k s , written b y M r s . DORCAS CALMES COOPER,
the bride in t h e case. CORRESPONDENCE.—Past
G r a n d M a s t e r J. L . M I C H I E writes t h e re-
port, which covers 191 pages, nearly four-and-a-half of which are devoted to Kansas. A like liberality on our part would require 374 pages, something beyond any possibility in Kansas. Bro. M.'s remarks about physical perfection's knockout in Alabama, shows t h e modern tendency. Under Canada, of the Grand Master he says : " H e pays an eloquent tribute to the memory of LORD KITCHENER, ' t h e most distinguished soldier of his time,' from which we quote R O B E R T STEAD'S lines : "Weep, waves of England! Nobler clay Was ne'er to nobler grave consigned ; The wild waves weep with us today, Who mourn a nation's master mind."
B u t Kansas never fails to receive a t the hands of Bro. M I C H I E a n excellent analysis of her Proceedings. T h a t for 1917 is no exception t o this rule. He prefaces his reference t o Grand Orator WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON'S oration, as follows : " I t is of a very high order of merit, as one might suppose from the exalted position of the orator. He has a keen sense of humor, too, as witness the following"—and then he takes his reference t o W A S H INGTON as a practical farmer; "alfalfa;" the first American to raise " m u l e s , " with his reference to GEORGE R . P E C K ' S remark t h a t the mule, and n o t t h e eagle, should have been the basis of t h e American emblem. He takes t h e entire reference to t h e mule, and then s a y s : " H e might
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have added that the mule—unlike NAPOLEON—is not ambitious, it has no pride of ancestry, and no hope of posterity." But our space has reached the vanishing point, and we must not pass by his quotation from "The Committee on Ways and Means to rehabilitate the new Home." After taking three paragraphs from it,, he comments : Brave, well-chosen words; time will tell how the Masons of Kansas will live up t o them. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars is a large sum to raise by voluntary subscription. We write this on the first of September, 1918. We never have questioned for a moment that the Masons of Kansas would make good the words of their committee. If there is any variation from the words of promise so given, it will be in the direction of something greater, better, nobler. We await with keen interest the February, 1919, report of the committee.
But we have reached the limit and must cut off. WILLIAM W . WANNAMAKEB, M.". W.'. Grand Master, Orangeburg. O. FRANK HART, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Columbia. JAS. L . MICHIE, P.'. G.'. MV. , Correspondent, Darlington. Next Annual, Charleston, December 10, 1918.
SOUTH DAKOTA—1918. Lodges, 147; members, 12,908; net gain, 682. Aberdeen, June 11, 1918.
FRED H . RUGG, M.-.W.'. Grand Master.
The record begins as follows: Immediately upon assembling, the American flag was brought in b y ' t h e Grand Stewards, accompanied by the flags of the Allies borne by Past Grand Masters. The flags were saluted, the members standing and uniting in singing one stanza of "America," and then placed in the Grand East at the post of honor.
It is always a pleasure and personal gratification to read words of praise from his brethren at home of one who has merited and had the respect, honor and love of those who were with him in service of his country, of those who had tested and tried him by the unerring square of Masonry, and those who found him true in every relation of Ufe, and so we add t o our personal sense of appreciation and loss, what Grand Master RUGG has so well said of "our good brother. Dr. SAMUEL A. BROWN, Past Grand Master, and for many years Committee on Correspondence. His masonicknowledge was profound and always at the disposal of any who called upon him ; and at one time or another most of us have asked his aid. Scholarly, a linguist, having the faculty of grasping at once the vital point of the subject under consideration, modest, lovable, looking only for the good, hating evil, but full of charity for imperfect humanity, he had a place in our hearts that no other could fill. His labor, so earnestly and lovingly conceived and carried on, is finished. We mourn him, friend and brother."
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A t t h e church service Dean a n d Bro. E . B . WOODRTJFF, concluding his sermon, s a i d : There are things which money cannot buy. Dr. BROWN was always one of the common people, of whom LINCOLN said : "GOD loves them, because he made so many of them.*' The phrase which rises naturally is always,, "Good Dr. BROWN." Without taint of avarice or greed, untouched by the corrosion of ambition or pride, unscathed by the conflagrations of appetite or lust, he combined a soul illuminated with sweetness and light, with the reality of devotion, the inspiration of faith, and the unselfish forgetfulness of love. He waa a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. We find later in the record this masonic reference: " A n d particularly will there be a void in the Guild of G r a n d Lodge c o r r e s p o n d e n t s ; " with which we are heartily in accord and cordially endorse. C O R R E S P O N D E N C E . — I t is the last report from the fertile brain of M.'. W / . Bro. SAMITEL A. BROWN—incomplete a n d unfinished—because there is DO review of the Kansas volume for t h e year, b u t finished and complete as t o each volume reviewed. We have only space for his admirable review of t h e Philippine Islands, in which he says : We congratulate our Philippine brethren upon being willing to disregard all aspects of the question and with the simplest and plainest directions to welcome all Masons of all nationalities to membership in the Grand Lodge fellowship. In other jurisdictions there have been questions of who shall rule and control the Grand Lodge, instead of giving every Mason in the State a voice and vote in the councils of the jurisdiction. Since the last report (1916), the Grand Master has issued dispensations for thirty-two new lodges, nearly all of which were of Spanish origin and bear Spanish or Philippine names. They have all received charters. The lawful authority in the jurisdiction is in their control if they choose to take it. What a lesson it will be to the Fraternity throughout the world if the founders of the Grand Lodge who welcomed them into the fold of legitimate Masonry are to be treated with such fraternal fairness that they will not have just cause for regret. Meanwhile we can only honor the spirit of those high-minded Masons that have made this thing possible. Eepeatedly they have asked how they could get into fraternal relations with their brethren whose Masonry is of Spanish origin. They have been as repeatedly assured that the Spanish Orient has trespassed upon the rights of American Masonry. The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands has found the solution of the question. No one can deny their right to issue dispensations and charters to whatever Masons they may find worthy to receive them. Once more, brethren, we congratulate you and we offer you the Grand Honors. I n which conclusion we heartily concur a n d congratulate our P h i l i p pine b r e t h r e n upon the true solution of t h e whole m a t t e r . G E O R G E A. PETTIGREW, M . ' . W . " . G r a n d Master, Sioux Falls. C H A S . L . BROCKWAY, R / . W.*. G r a n d Secretary a n d Correspondent,. Sioux Falls. N e x t Annual, Sioux Falls, J u n e 14, 1919.
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TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 2 7 ; members (no record); n e t gain (no record). T h e twenty-seventh Annual Communication was held a t Hbbart, February 28, 1918. M.-.W.-. C. E . DAVIES, Grand Master. T h e pages of the volume of Proceedings are mainly devoted to the routine work of Grand Lodge. T h e Grand Master in his address said : It is very pleasing to note that the work of the Grand Lod^e during the past half year has been very satisfactory, and judging from the returns from the different lodges, not only is the standard well maintained, but the members on the rolls of the different lodges have been well kept up.
T h e only returns we find in t h e volume we have given above, showing the number of lodges 27. An illuminated address was read a n d presented to M.'. W.". Bro. R . J. SADLER, P r o Grand Master, in appreciation of his long services. A Roll of Honor, containing 150 names of those who are enlisted in the Australian Expeditionary Forces, forms part of the Proceedings. There is a brief Report on Correspondence. Five U. S. jurisdictions are included; the few others are British or foreign. T h e name of t h e correspondent is n o t attached to the report. Special a n d Half-yearly Communications, Hobart, August 29, 1918. H o n . C. E . D A V I E S , M . W . Grand Master. T h e Special Communication of Grand Lodge was held in accordance with the Constitutions to confirm amendments to t h e Constitution carried a t t h e Annual Communication of Grand Lodge on February 2Sth. T h e Halfryearly Communication of Grand Lodge was opened. T h e return of t h e Grand Secretary to duty, after an accident which caused much concern to all, is noted with pleasure. W.-. Bro. H . R. I. PAYNE was elected Deputy Grand Secretary. T h e Grand Master delivered his address, covering many matters of interest to the brethren assembled, and concluded with a fitting tribute to t h e brethren engaged in military service. C. E . D A V I E S , M.-.W.-. Grand Master, Hobart. J O H N HAMILTON, R . ' . W . - . G r a n d Secretary, H o b a r t .
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TENNESSEE â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 456; members, 30,256; net gain, 998. Nashville, January 30, 1918.
JOHN T . PEELER, M.-.W.-. Grand Mas-
ter.
(Portrait frontispiece.) The record of Proceedings shows that the lodges of Tennessee have an enrollment of twenty pages of names constituting the Tennessee Masonic Roll of Honor. We do not often miss as good a thing as the following which Bro. CHAMBERS found in Alberta (1917) and felt justified in taking. We feel a like justification because of our faith that it will harmonize with the views of many brethren: " I n men whom men pronounce as ill I find so much of goodness still: In men whom men pronounce divine I find so much of sin and blot, I hesitate to draw the line Between the two, since GOD has not."
Kansas for 1917 is courteously reviewed. Excerpts from Grand Master GILES H . LAMB'S address are taken, among them his memorial tribute to Past Grand Master SHAVER. Of Bro. LAMB'S notable reference to the destruction of the Kansas Masonic Home the Tennessee reviewer says : He presented in forceful language the cause of the Masonic Home, the beautiful edifice of which was destroyed by fire December 22, 1916. He copied into his address the appeal issued to the Masons of the State for individual contributions for rebuilding, the full results of which were not known when the address was prepared, but so far as heard from they were encouraging.
But the committee was very generous to the most notable and enjoy.able event of the Communication, as follows: Bro. WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, was Grand Orator. His fine oration was on "The Duties and Obligations of Masons as Citizens." The whole of it will bear thoughtful reading, but of course cannot be copied here. W e , however, quote several paragraphs and his conclusion.
And then he takes entire the paragraphs relating to WASHINGTON as a true type of a Master Mason and an example of the highest type of American citizenship; the paragraph about WASHINGTON as a practical farmer, and therefore close to the people; the paragraph showing that he cultivated alfalfa as early as 1760 is taken, as also is the discourse on mules. The brief but beautiful poem which concluded the oration, also taken, "is a veritable gem." We are pleased to see the Tennessee appreciation of the oration because it begins to look like a general concord of expression.
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B u t we are near the conclusion of our review. S. C. B R O W N , M / . W . \ Grand Master, Athens. S T I T H M . GAIN,. R . - . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Nashville.
H . A. CHAMBERS, P.'. G.'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Chattanooga. N e x f A n n u a l , Nashville, J a n u a r y 29, 1919.
TEXAS —1917. Lodges, 8 9 0 ; members, 71,366; net gain, 3,042. Waco, December 4, 1917. M.'.W.-. F R A N K C . JONES, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) Grand M a s t e r JOHN W . ARMSTRONG, of Louisiana, was welcomed with t h e honors due to his exalted rank a n d responded appropriately thereto. T h e absence b y reason of sickness brought letters of regret from P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s J O H N L . T B R R I L L , J O H N P . B E L L , J. J. D A V I S , a n d W I L L I A M CLARK.
Past Grand Master W . S. F L Y presented a patriotic resolution, which was adopted b y a. rising vote. This was followed b y t h e national hymn, "America," in which all joined. Grand M a s t e r JONES notes t h e death (by auto-locomotive collision) of Past Grand Master ARCHIBALD WILLIAM CAMPBELL, and pays a high tribute t o his life and services. T h e record of Proceedings also contains a loving, memorial for t h e wife of Past Grand Master W . M . F L Y , which includes in it a testimonial of deepest s y m p a t h y for the bereaved husband and family. We find a record of thanks and gratitude from t h e Grand Lodge of Texas to Grand Master C H A S . E . LOBDELL, of Kansas, a n d Parsons Lodge, of Kansas, for their united action in making possible t h e admission to t h e Kansas Masonic Home of a little orphan girl of Houston, Texas, whose father in his lifetime was a member in good standing of Parsons Lodge. T h e commendation bestowed upon the Grand Lodge, Grand Master C H A S . E . LOBDELL, a n d Superintendent D . P . BURDICK, of t h e Masonic Home, make exceedingly pleasant reading for Kansas Masons. Blessed be—and is—the Home. Six pages of physical perfection conundrums a r e recorded. About four pages received t h e approval of t h e Grand Master, and two pages were refused. But—Texas is improving. Thirty-five decisions were made by t h e Grand Master, and some other special cases are also recorded. T h e discussion over t h e orders limiting t h e right t o construct and u s e buildings for fraternal organizations is treated quite fully. I t makes a very interesting chapter for t h e contemplation of those who believe in " e q u a l rights for all, special privileges for none," a n d i t is pleasing to note t h e final outcome arranges for t h a t basis of action. We find in t h e Journal of Proceedings two reports in regard to t h e a p -
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plication of t h e Grand Lodge of France for recognition, one granting a n d the other denying t h e application. Under the usual rule of construction the last expression of a legislative body is the one t h a t must be entitled to consideration. T h e first one grants, t h e second one denies recognition; as the names of the signer of t h e first is also attached t o the second, readopting a former action in 1913 which denies t h e rights of visitation a n d affihation in the lodges of this State by members hailing from lodges obedient to t h e Grand Lodge of France, t h e indications are t h a t t h e Grand Lodge of Texas will insist on material changes before it will grant rights of visitation and affiliation to t h e Grand Lodge of France. The committee appears to be equally strenuous in its action in reference to t h e matter of P a n a m a . The most interesting portions of the Texas volume is t h a t devoted to the Masonic Home. T h e great trouble is, all our space would n o t suffice for t h a t alone. The Report on Correspondence covers about fifteen jurisdictions, one of which is Kansas for 1917. Past Grand Master JOHN L . TERKILL writes the report. The Kansas review by M.'.W.'. Bro. TEBHILL is an excellent one. H e devotes nearly two pages to Grand Master LAMB'S address.. T h e visit to ithe.Penitentiary is taken fully. T h e detailed story of t h e Grand Master's visit tOithe old home lodge—always an interesting topic—was full of interest t o Bro. TEHRILL, who gives its salient points in a most delightful manner. But there are five pages to Bro. TERRILL'S Kansas report, and we have remaining barely space t o briefly mention his fine tribute t o Past Grand Master SHAVER made u p in p a r t of t h e Kansas necrological report, with special addition thereto by Bfo. TERBILL, as follows : " H e was our friend, and for m a n y years we crossed pens with him as correspondents for our respective Grand C h a p t e r s ; b u t his days here are ended and he h a s crossed to the other end of life." Bro. TERBILL refers to Bro. WILSON'S report t h u s : " G r a n d Secretary WILSON submits a very valuable report of a little of everything concerning, pertaining to, a n d about, t h e business of the Grand Lodge, a n d M a sonry generally." * Noting t h a t Grand Orator JOHNSTON'S oration was delivered before we went t o war, he copies t h e paragraph about there being here " n o divided loyalty to flag and l a n d , " and t h a t other, " T h e r e is no room here for t h e hyphenated American. H e m a y prefer one foreign country t o another, b u t if he prefers a n y government to ours he should be loaded on a b o a t and returned to t h e nation he renounced when he was clothed with t h e privileges and dignities of American citizenship." We join you, Bro. T E R BILL, in an unctuous Amen. T o Bro. T.'s age conundrum, we give t h e Virginia-Kentucky reply, "Blood will tell! Age ain't nuffin'." J O H N R . ARNOLD, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Henderson.
W. B . PEARSON, R.-. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Waco. J A M E S D . CRENSHAW, Correspondent, San Antonio..
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UTAH â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 20; members, 2,127; net gain, 131. Salt Lake City, January 15, 1918.
CHARLES FRED JENNINGS, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. At its last Communication Grand Lodge adopted a recommendation, submitted by Past Grand Master GRIGGS, to wear a sprig of evergreen on each Memorial Day in honor of the masonic soldier and sailor dead of the nation. This beautiful and patriotic custom is one that should commend itself to every true and patriotic American citizen, especially if he be a Mason. If there is any one thing that has been demonstrated by the present war it is the unswerving patriotism of the Masons of the United States. The Grand Master said : And while we plan to lend our aid in carrying on the war, let us also pray that we may soon have peace, always remembering t h a t there can be no peace acceptable to us as Masons or Americans unless it can be established on basic principles which will make it forever impossible for selfish ambition even to bring on a cruel, world-wide conflict such as that which now engages the attention of the civilized nations of the earth.
On the recommendation of M.".W.'. Bro. S. H. GOODWIN, Committee on Correspondence, Grand Lodge adopted the following: That all Utah -Masons in France be given permission to hold masonic intercourse with the members of t h e lodges holding under the Grand Lodge of France, and to visit such lodges.
A second resolution: That the matter of establishing fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of France be placed in the hands of such committee as may be designated by Grand Lodge, or the Grand Master, and that such committee report, with recommendations, a t the next Annual Communication.
-And then the Committee on Jurisprudence proceeded to get the matter involved by the following action, to wit: Adding to the first recommendation which read, "That all Utah Masons in France be given permission to hold masonic intercourse with the members of the lodges holding under the Grand Lodge of France," the additional words, "And under the Grand Orient of France, and to visit at their pleasure any lodge holding under the jurisdiction of either." [Italics ours.J We think the elimination of the Utah penalty clause "for holding masonic intercourse with a Mason belonging to the Grand Orient" is not in the least objectionable, because the Masonry of the Grand Lodge of Utah is of an entirely separate and distinct species and character from anything claimed for the Grand Orient under its present status. We are in hopes, and believe, that the signs of promise indicate a return at a not remote date of the Grand Lodge of France to the true basic principles of Symbolic Masonry as known and practiced in the masonic world generally,
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We are in entire unison and accord with the memorial submitted by P a s t Grand Master CHARLES T . GALLAGHER and adopted b y t h e Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, looking to t h e recognition of the Grand Lodge of France, "if it could find a way to provide t h a t its masonic service or ceremonial should require the candidate to acknowledge a belief in a Deity, or a t least a recognition of a Supreme Being in his obUgations t h a t he assumed, to aid him to keep and perform the s a m e . " And we heartily concur in this expression o i sentiment added t h e r e t o : " There's a comradeship that's stronger Than the common ties of men; There's a loyalty that's deeper Than the vows of word or pen; They are pulsing in the nation, And the world shall know them when 'Old Glory' marches o n " Side by side with the tri-color of France, against a common enemy.
Under the second section of Past Grand Master GOODWIN'S report, t h e m a t t e r of estabhshing fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of France was referred to committee to report on a t t h e next Annual Communication. CORRESPONDENCE.—Kansas has one of the best reviews for t h e year a t t h e hands of Past Grand Master SAM H . GOODWIN, the U t a h correspondent. H e begins with a thoughtful preachment on prayer suggested by t h a t splendid rdodel furnished by the Grand (Kansas) Chaplain. We know one specimen of frail humanity who drank in every word of t h a t prayer doubtless with personal application. Still, Bro. G., for one whose life contains t h e usual mixture of prosperity and adversity, so t h a t he can take cheerfully whatever m a y befall, the " G r e a t M o d e l " is unrivaled, because in due course of administration he knows the proper time and place for the use of the Greek model. H e has words of praise for the Grand Lodge Building, taking a synoptic view of Grand Master LAMB'S description, which he says " i s a modest way of saying. It's going to be mighty fine." H e epitomizes the record of the " g r e a t disaster"—the destruction of the Masonic Home—and the report of the committee, of which M . ' . W / . BESTOR G . BROWN was chairman, of the five P a s t Grand Masters and their recommendation, " t h a t the incoming Grand Master be requested to apportion the financial needs t o the several lodges of this jurisdiction based upon the membership thereof." And then Bro. GOODW:IN a d d s : Since this report was made, the chairman turned his face outward, and hastened away to that bourne whence no traveler ever returns, that he might present a final report to the One who was responsible for the designs upon the trestle-board. Thousands of the Craft, who knew BESTOR BROWN by report only, experienced a feeling of personal loss at his passing, and their heartfelt sympathy goes out to the brethren of Kansas. • The Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, Bro. WILHAM A. JOHNSTON, delivered a masterly oration on "The Duties and Obligations of Masons as Citizens." A great theme, and greatly handled. . . . I t is packed with ideas t h a t are worth while, practical.
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clean cut, clear in thought, highly suggestive, with diction and style matching the subject. I t is a hopeless task to undertake to give by excerpt any fair notion of this production, but here is a single b i t into which is compressed, for us, the masonic gospel: "Masonic obligations are vain if they be not fulfilled. The acceptance of masonic principles is of little consequence unless we make them the rule and guide of our lives. Dreams of higher ideals serve no good purpose unless we visualize them." Amplify these sentences,-and you comprehend practically the whole sphere of the Mason's and the man's duty and obligation to GOD and man. We should be disappointed if we did not find in this oration a fleck of "Kansanese," shall we call it? For example: '•! pity the American citizen who has no bass drum in his soul, and whose eyes do not reflect the glory of the Stars and Stripes." We wish that every Mason in this land of ours could have a copy of this oration, and would read and ponder it. The Keport on Correspondence—the fifteenth—by Past Grand Master MILLER is reached with space used up. Our brother must head off the Grand Master when he would appoint such Grand Orators as Bro. W M . A. JOHNSTON, if we are to give space to the work of the reviewer. Certainly it deserves it. B u t here we must stop. Perhaps next year we may begin with the Correspondence Report, and let the Grand Master and Grand Orator take what is left.
HERBERT R . MCMILLEN, M.*. W / . Grand Master, Salt Lake City. FREEMAN MCCARTYJ R.*. W.'. Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. SAM HENRY GOODWIN, P . ' . G / . M . * . , Correspondent, Provo.
Next Annual, Salt Lake City, January 21, 1919.
VERMONT —1918. Lodges, 103; members, 14,887; net gain, 354. Burlington, June 12, 1918. M.'.W.'. DAVID A. ELLIOTT, Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master is thoughtful, scholarly and ornate. His references to the war are vigorous and forceful. We take a brief excerpt: The titanic forces of evil, with unblushing effrontery and blasphemous protestations of divine guidance, are arrayed in the power of their might against the peace of the world. The flower of our young manhood have, with patriotic fervor, responded to the call of the oppressed. Thousands of our brethren are on the field of duty ready to sacrifice their all for the principles they hold so dear.
His arraignment of Germany begins, "Words fail to express the horrors and frightfulness of the atrocities perpetrated by the " and is followed up by a bill of particulars known to the world, of which Germany is confessed guilty. The Committee on Correspondence asked and obtained further time to report "with reference to granting recognition of the Grand Orient of France," as stated by the committee, Vermont has a Masonic Veteran Association, whose record we always read with interest. It is a great mistake for a Grand Lodge to make no provision for the veterans to get together and hold communion. The Report on Correspondence is by Past Grand Master CHARLES H .
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DARLING, a n d is again presented in topical form, a n d treats of a few of the many questions t h a t attract t h e attention of thoughtful Masons. Under t h e heading " J u d g e Advocate," h e refers t o his remarks of last year under t h e subject "Decisions," and quotes Grand Master BARHAM, of Tennessee, who recommends t h e adoption of a modification of t h e plan in use in N e w York, providing t h e Grand Master with a legal adviser, suggesting t h a t t h e Committee on Jurisprudence annually nominate one of its members for appointment b y t h e Grand Master a s Judge Advocate, and t h a t such Judge Advocate so appointed, should b e t h e legal adviser of t h e Grand Master, with such duties as he m a y prescribe, aiding in t h e correct making of his decisions. T o which Bro. DARLING adds t h e suggestion t h a t t h e Judge Advocate should also b e a kind of a reporter of decisions, a n d carefully formulate each decision after t h e same h a s been finally disposed of b y t h e Grand Lodge; and t h a t if such decisions when so compiled be given a page or place b y themselves in t h e Grand Lodge Proceedings i t would b e a great assistance to all who have occasion t o refer to masonic law. We think t h e suggestions, on lines proposed, would be beneficial. One thing would surely result—an immense a m o u n t of so-called " l a w " would never see t h e light of pubhcation. . DAVID A . ELLIOTT, M . ' . W.". Grand Master, White River Junction. H E N R Y H . R O S S , P . - . G . ' . M . ' . , R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Burlington. C H A R L E S H . D A R L I N G , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Burlington.
Next Annual, Burlington, June 11, 1919.
VICTORIA—1917. Lodges, 2 2 2 ; members, 16,356; n e t gain, 544. Melbourne, March 21, 1917. M.-.W.'. B r o . T h e H o n . C. C A R T T SALMON, Grand Master, on t h e Throne. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Grand Secretary read the minutes relating t o t h e nomination a n d election of M.'. W.'. Bro. t h e H o n . CHARLES CARTY-SALMON as G r a n d
Master, a n d on motion of M.'. W.'. t h e Reverend A. T . HOLDEN, a n d seconded b y M.'. W.'. Bro. G. E . EMERY, t h e minute was confirmed. At t h e Quarterly, June 20, 1917, Deputy Grand Master F . T . HicKPORD presided as Grand Master, a n d announced t h e illness of t h e Grand Master. We note a minute t h a t "lodges have been circularized from England for subscriptions to a society called t h e Belgian Order of St. John of J e rusalem. Wonder if the circular m a n is t h e same one who tried t o work Grand Secretary LETCHWORTH, of England, a n d General Grand Secretary CoNOVBR, of t h e General Grand Chapter of U. S. A., in behalf of a chapter body he desired to institute in Belgium "after t h e w a r " ? Later we note t h a t Grand Lodge had been advised b y t h e Grand Secretary of t h e Grand
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Lodge of England that no authority for the issue of the circulars had been asked or given. Quarterly, Melbourne, September 19, 1917. R.'.W.". Deputy Grand Master F. T. HICKFORD on the Throne, announced the death of their be. loved Grand Master. He said in part: Freemasons recognize completely that death must be met with that equal presence of mind and calm deliberation, in accordance with the teachings of our ritual. May I be permitted to use the words of the great poet GOETHE, who wrote before Prussian Militarism had eaten away German humanity—words that were inscribed upon_the threshold of the house of GOETHE before his body left for interment: " D e a t h has no terrors to the wise and is not an end t o the hopes of the pious believer."
The volume concludes with the Lodge of Sorrow, held by Grand Lodge Octobers, 1917, R.'.W.". Bro. F. T. HICKFORD, acting as Grand Master. The oration by Past Grand Master A. T. HOLDBN portrayed in excellent manner the noble characteristics of their departed leader: " 'What is it,' says THACKERAY, 'to be a gentleman? Is it to be honest, to be gentle, to be generous, to be brave, to be wise, and, possessing all these qualities, to exercise them in the most graceful outward manner?' Such was our late Grand Master." M.\ W.r. Bro. HOLDEN upon the topic of death said : But to the true Freemason death brings no terror. Death is not defeat, b u t triumph; I t is not the end, b u t an incident of life. It is not darkness, b u t the porchway that leads to eternal light and bliss. . . As HENRY "WABD BEECHER once said: "Death is an unclasping; joy breaking out in the desert; the heart come to its blossoming time. Do we call i t dying when the bud bursts into flower? Death is the dropping of the flower that the fruit may swell. It is only GOD'S call 'Comehome.'"
The Victoria volume is a handsome testimonial to the virtues and character of their lamented Grand Master, and reflects credit upon the Grand Jurisdiction.
VIRGINIA—1918. Iiodges, 328; rnembers, 27,141; net gain, 1,114. Richmond, February 12, 1918. The death of Grand Master BLBNBY KNOX FIELD on July 31, 1917, was followed August 2, 1917, by an Emergent Communication to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory. M.'.W-'- EAKNEST LEE CUNNINGHAM succeded as Grand Master, and presided as such at the Annual Communication, held on February 12, 1918. A touching tribute was paid to the memory of M.'.W.'. Bro. FIELD by his successor, M.'. W.\ Bro. EABNBST L . CtTNNiNOHAM.
The new Grand Master advised the Grand Lodge that by the action of his predecessor and himself, the Grand Lodge now holds $15,000 of Liberty Bonds. He had also created a new committee, designated "Special Committee on Masonic Defense," and appointed five eminent brethren thereon, to have cognizance and direction of all matters growing out of the war.
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The address of the Grand Master is an able one, covering much ground within the province of the basic principles of Masonry generally within the scope of the annual oration, but all excellent reading. In a circular to the subordinate lodges we find the following suggestions : I estimate t h a t 1500 of our members are now in active service. Have you thought what you will do when they begin sending our boya back home, and what you will do for those to whom some of our boys will never return? Let me urge upon you t h a t you start at once to make preparations. I t may be possible that the Masonic Home will have to be enlarged. What part are you willing to play in this movement? Start a War Relief Fund for the Masons of Virginia. This fund should be invested.
He concludes his address with these and other suggestions of preparedness which the experience of the Civil -War has demonstrated to be essentially necessary. The Committee on Correspondence, of which M.'. W.'. Bro. Jos. W. EGGLESTON is chairman, in considering a request for recognition from a French body which declared itself an integral part of the Grand Orient of France, in recommending that no action be taken, in a preliminary remark said: Your committee might go on to quote more and say more, but we of Virginia Masonry DO believe in GOD, we ARE deists and not atheists, and cannot recognize as Freemasons those who do not require a direct and positive belief in the Mason's GOD as a fundamental, the first and chief fundamental of any claim as Freemasons.
Twenty-three pages are devoted to a war Roll of Honor of members of the Craft in Virginia. Under Alberta (1916), supporting the Alberta view, we find the follow- . ing sensible objection to military lodges: One objection is t h a t their activities on service constitute an invasion of the im"isdiction in which they may be located. If permitted, it should be with consent of such jurisdiction, and if authorized to make Masons at all, they should be restricted to their own commands as to material, and even then such material should be residents, when at home, of the lodge's Grand Jurisdiction. Perhaps nothing should be allowed b u t masonic military clubs.
Bro. EGGLESTON'S suggestions are good ones, as any one who has had personal experience with Masons of that make can well testify. One young soldier on his entry into the "service," by virtue of a Greek letter pin he wore, was subjected to several tests, until fortunately he lost the pin, meanwhile acquiring masonic knowledge unwittingly prior to getting it in the old-fashioned way. Kansas for 1917 is fully reviewed, devoting two-and-a-half pages to Grand Master LAMB'S report, including the Masonic Home matters, and sajring: "Best of all the entire address was the first paragraph of the conclusion—when he dechned to be a candidate for political preferment." He takes the passages of Judge JOHNSTON'S that we particularly prefer : "The Almighty always provides a man for every great work"—citing WASHINGTON ; incidentally digressing on the topic of mules—"always full of reminiscence to an army man."
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And then he: selects the paragraph where the Judge concludes with the sentiments, " I pity the American citizen who has no bass drum in his soul, and whose eyes do not reflect the glory of the Stars and Stripes." He takes in full our screeds upon " t h e General Grand idea," and "Massachusetts and Bro. PRICE'S authority," and we heartily concur in Bro. EGGLESTON'S concluding remark: "We would greatly enjoy a personal talk with Brother MILLER, for our views are in many things the same, and both of us hold our opinions strongly." [In the blood, may be. "Old Virginia never tire."—M.] EABNEST L E E CUNNINGHAM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Newport News. CHAHLES A . NESBITT, R . . W . \ Grand Secretary, Richmond. JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, P.'. G.'. M . \ , Correspondent, Richmond.
WASHINGTON —1918. Lodges, 209; members, 23,900; net gain, 1,327. Tacoma, June 11, 1918. M.'.W.'. GEORGE LAWLER, Grand Master. (Portrait frontispiece.) The flag was fervently, fittingly, and eloquently welcomed. Since then (November 11th) France, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, the United States, and other Allies, have won a victorious peace. The welcoming addresses are full of eloquent references to the masonic origin of the flag. Our space is too meager to take even fragmentarj' utterances—for whose excellence and that of the entire record we give most hearty endorsement. Grand Master LAWLER reports in detail the various matters requiring attention during his administration. We note with approval his refusal to grant a dispensation for the organization of an "army lodge." We are willing to give the boys in the service almost anything they desire, but beheve it an injustice to Masons and Masonry to give any encouragement whatever to these "sojourning" lodges. Dispensations were denied in a number of instances for conferring degrees waiving the statutory time. The Grand Master was "compelled" to refuse granting same, "owing to the inflexibility of our laws." Evidently the "prerogatives" of a Grand Master are not recognized in Washington. Many of these requests were made for the purpose of finishing the work on candidates who were entering the military service. However, the law has been amended authorizing the Grand Master to issue such dispensations. The amendment, by the way, expires with the close of the war. Recognition of the Grand Orient of France, Grand Orient of Italy, and the Grand Lodge of Panama were given consideration, and motion adopted to defer action until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. W.'. Bro. J. HUGO TATSCH, Grand Orator, in an interesting and descriptive manner treats of the early conditions surrounding the Fraternity, and concluding, says in part: I am not prepared today to advocate recognition of every foreign Grand Lodge with
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which we are not in fraternal accord. . . . But let us be openminded, a t least, if we cannot do more now. Let us free ourselves -from the inherited and acquired prejudices and preconceived opinions of past decades. . . . We are engaged today in an international struggle to determine whether hate or love shall rule the world. Are we, as Maaons, to profit by the lessons we can readily perceive in this gigantic contest? or shall we go under in the maelstrom of hate which has marked for destruction the very power t h a t created it? Should we, assembled in solemn conclave, dictate to our brethren in t h e • trenches as to whom they shall, and whom they shall not, fraternize with as Masons? Can we for one moment believe that American Masons will pay heed to the resolutions of Grand Lodges or the edicts of Grand Masters when the dictates of their hearts tell them who are true brethren?
A patriotic a n d broad-minded view, Bro. TATSCH, it is t r u e , b u t t h e
waves of sentiment produced b y patriotism should not be permitted t o drown the recognized fundamentals of t h e Fraternity and which should be acknowledged before recognition is accorded them. Greetings were extended t h e representative of t h e 364th Ambulance •Company, known as t h e " M a s o n i c Ambulance Corps," a n organization composed of Masons, as t h e name would imply. The special committee appointed last year to investigate a n d report on the adoption of a District D e p u t y Grand Master system, made t h e following report, which on motion was adopted: We, your special committee, appointed to report on the District Deputy Grand Master system, beg leave to report that we do not consider it expedient to establish such a system at this time. The end desired may be arrived a t in a simpler and more efficient manner.
We are wondering w h a t t h e "simpler and more efficient m a n n e r " constitutes. T h e District D e p u t y system in Kansas is found to be indispensable, a n d is becoming more valuable each year. Two new lodges, Molson Lodge, of Molson, a n d William P . D o u g h e r t y Lodge, of Tacoma, were granted charters. M.'.W.'. Bro. R A L P H C . MCALLASTBR presents a review of t h e K a n s a s
Proceedings, a n d we appreciate t h e kindly spirit in which he gives consideration t o t h e business transacted and for his favorable c o m m e n t thereon. ALONZO E . EMERSON, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Ellensburg. HORACE W . T Y L E R , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d Secretary, T a c o m a . R A L P H C . MCALLASTBR, P . ' . G . V M . " . , Correspondent, Seattle.
Next Annual, Seattle, J u n e 10, 1919.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1918. Lodges, 9 1 ; members, 4,277; net gain, 146. Boulder, July 26, 1917. M.-. W.'. Bro. C. O. L. RILEY, Grand Master. In his address. Grand Master RILEY, after referring to the great loss sustained by Victoria in the death of M.'. W.". Bro. Dr. CABTY-SALMON, said:' Another great Freemason has passed away in England, the Grand Secretary, Sir E D WARD LETCHWORTH, who held the office for twenty-five years, and who continued his wonderful activity up to a short period prior to his death, which occurred a t the advanced age of eighty-five. H e was the G. O. M. of English Freemasonry—a perfect type of the old English gentleman—and was greatly beloved by the whole of the Craft.
The Grand Lodge acknowledged the receipt of a communication from the Grand Lodge of France, inviting the Grand Lodge of Western Australia to enter into fraternal relations with it and to exchange representatives. The Board fraternally acknowledged the communication, but pointed out that as the National Grand Lodge of France and the French Colonies had already been recognized by this Grand Lodge as the regular sovereign Masonic Body of France, the request could not be complied with; but the hope was expressed that through" the war events might so shape themselves as to bring about a complete reconciliation of all the • divergent elements of the French Craft, and so bring it into complete harmony with the Freemasonry of the Anglo-Saxon countries. The previous high opinion entertained of M.\ W.\ Bro. RILET is eonfirmed by the following ruUng or decision made by him: That a candidate is eligible for initiation who, though not perfect in his limbs, is able substantially to comply with and go through the ceremonies required in the various degrees.
The prefect youth, requirement of the ancient stonemasons was to prevent the acceptance of a member who would be unable to comply with the requirements of the Craft, one of the most important of which then was ability to pay the score at refreshment. The reason for the old rule, if any existed, has long since failed—there is no score, and in reputable lodges there is scant necessity for copying ancient methods of enjoying hours of refreshment. And in the world at large there is no danger apprehended because "the world is going dry." , Past Grand Master M.".W.\ Bro. Sir WILLIAM ELLISON MACARTNEY,
formerly of Tasmania, was nominated for Grand Master, and nomination being seconded, he was unanimously elected, and returned thanks and appreciation therefor. CORRESPONDENCE.—Kansas for 1917 is reviewed. The Kansas report for 1916 was "missed, and now learn for first time of the Office, Library and Museum Building. From particulars given, the edifice should be a worthy addition to the city of Topeka, and a pride to our masonic brethren." Reference is made to loss of the Masonic Home of Kansas, and that
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$250,000—in addition to the funds from insurance—will be required t o r e store building. Over two pages of excerpts from t h e oration by Chief Justice JOHNSTON are given, and said to be tj^jical of the whole, which is a highly interesting production. Under Utah, he concedes t h a t Bro. GOODWIN'S arrow h i t t h e m a r k — which it well deserved t o do. WILLIAM E L L I S O N MACARTNEY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, P e r t h .
J. D . STEVENSON, R . ' . W.". Grand Secretary and Correspondent, P e r t h .
WEST VIRGINIA— 1917. Lodges, 1 5 1 ; members, 20,711; n e t gain, 1,012. Parkersburg, N o v e m b e r 14, 1917.
CHAHLBS E . CARRIGAN,
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Grand Master. T h e donations given for t h e purpose of establishing a Masonic H o m e by t h e late Bro. H E N R Y K R U G , as reported in t h e 1917 Proceedings, show assets of $158,793.93, a very good starter for a good cause, made b y a very good man and Mason. T h e Masons of West Virginia have made notable records in every line of masonic endeavor. None have made a better one than HBISTRY K R U G in the line of benevolence. T h e West Virginia Masonic Home will always be t h e grandest monument t o his memory, as it will also b e t h e greatest and most notable landmark demonstrating the desire and tenacity of purpose of one of GOD'S noblemen in making a safe harbor and sure refuge for G O D ' S poor.
Grand Master CARRIGAN pays a high and well earned tribute of affection to Past Grand Masters JOHN M . HAMILTON (1890-1891), a n d W Y N D HAM STOKES (1910-1911).
Kansas received tributes in memory of her deceased Past Grand M a s ters J. J A Y B U C K a n d B E S T O R GASTON B R O W N .
The Grand Master delivered twenty-three decisions. We note t h a t Past Grand Master S. N . M Y E R S (1897), a n d Grand Treasurer for m a n y years, still faithfully and acceptably serves t h e Craft as Grand Treasurer. Past Grand Master GEORGE W . ATKINSON submitted in t h e volume his twenty-ninth Report on Correspondence, and received space of 177 pages for t h a t purpose. Reviewing Alabama, he gives this personal t o t h e Alabama correspondent : " Brother STREET says he is a Methodist. I belong to three secret societies myself, viz., t h e Freemasons, t h e Methodist Church, and t h e R e publican P a r t y . I am speaking in a Pickwickian sense only." Kansas for 1917 passes under his scrutiny, a n d receives four pages of review, covering very fully Grand Master LAMB'S address, decisions, a n d Jiis visits to his old home lodge in Indiana, and t h e destruction of t h e
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Masonic Home. The only note of criticism is the following in regard to one decision: "Decision four sounds strange to me. How can some other Grand Lodge be exjjected to know literally and technically the Kansas esoteric work?" True to his long time court experience as a judge, and thereby a patriotic instructor. Judge ATKINSON makes a selection from the oration of Chief Justice JOHNSTON, of Kansas—the paragraph on "hyphenated Americans," introducing it as follows: "Here is one of his paragraphs, which all Masons will cordially indorse ;" and he follows it up by saying: "Here is another;" taking the concluding paragraph beginning "In conclusion, let me say that in a general sense Masonry means mutual helpfulness, public good, and the broadest service to humanity." M.'.W.'. Bro. ATKINSON says of the Kansas review: "He refers most kindly to my fifty years' historical sketch of, our West Virginia Grand Lodge;" and expresses appreciation for our references to his Correspondence work. He concludes by taking our concluding paragraph on the masonic outlook, and takes our Saskatchewan reference to the Eastern Star, to which he adds: " The mothers, wives, daughters and sisters of Master Masons can never dishonor our Fraternity;" with which sound doctrine we heartily agree. We are glad to note that Past Grand Master JOHN M . COLLINS still serves the Craft of West Virginia—and Kansas. CHABLES H . ANGEL, M.". W.'. Grand Master, North Fork. JOHN M . COLLINS, P.'. G.'. M.'., R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, P.". G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Charleston.
Next Annual, Wheeling, November 13, 1918.
WISCONSIN —1918. Lodges, 282; members, 14,877; net gain, 1,578. Milwaukee, June 11, 1918. M.'.W.'. WILLAHD S. GRISWOLD, Grand Master. The Grand Master's address is full of loyalty and devotion to flag and country, and zealous of desire and wiUingness to serve. Among the distinguished dead of Masonry he mentions Kansas's Past Grand Masters BUCK, BROWN, and CHANDLER.
We find a very interesting memorial and a portrait of Past Grand Junior Warden JOHN G. CLARK, of Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin, who died at his home in Lancaster November 2, 1917, having "nearly reached his ninety-third milestone." He was a notable citizen; professionally as a lawyer; as an officer in the CivU War; legislator in Wisconsin ; a rnember of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma in Territorial days. For over half a century he was an accomplished and upright Mason, es.
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teemed, honored and loved by all who knew him, and always ready, willing, and able to dispense masonic light to his brethren. The Report on Correspondence is again by Past Grand Master ALDRO JENKS, whose work has alwayS reflected high credit and honor upon his Grand Jurisdiction. He makes a full synopsis of the Kansas volume for 1918, paying partic\ilar attention to the new Grand Lodge Building erected at Topeka, and giving details of total expense, and adding: Numerous engravings . . . show that our Kansas brethren have a-building of which they may be proud and, which will also be found to be a source of great convenience and satisfaction.
He takes the conclusion of the Grand Master's address—the quotation from VICTOR HUGO, "that it were idle to search in the strategy of the battle of Waterloo for the reason for NAPOLEON'S defeat. He lost because for him to have won would have been for a man to have triumphed against GOD," and his adaptation of the thought and reference to WILLIAM of Germany, and its prophetic reference: "And it would seem especially in keeping with our traditions if the final thrust which shall strike military despotism from the government of men, should be adrhinistered by American soldiers bearing the Stars and Stripes on the banks of the Rhine." Yes, Bro. JENKS, as General PERSHING said, "We are here, LAFAYETTE."
And we can now add: "We are on the banks of the Rhine and beyond there on the way to Berlin, where the terms of peace will be dictated to the last of the HOHENZOLLERNS, and written on a scrap of paper that must be signed by a new government of Germany, 'of the people, by the people, for the people.' " Reviewing Kansas further, Bro. JENKS says: "The principal business report was made by the Deputy Grand Master, who had been the active head of the Craft during the year. The Masons of Kansas again took up the task of building anew a Masonic Home." Noting the failure to contribute on the part of some, he says: "But nevertheless there was in all contributions aggregating $141,015.12," and adds: "We hope the slackers will see the error of their ways and do their bit." The returns are due in February, 1919, Bro. J., and the Home will be built on time imless rail road management—or lack of it—prevents. Under South Carolina, Bro. JENKS says: Bro. MiCHiE comes to the defense of Bro. BAIRD in upholding the traffic in alcoholic stimulants, and quotes as authority no less a personage than King SOLOMON, who he says recommended that strong drink should be given to him that is ready to perish.
Bro. JENKS says: The quotation is made from the thirty-first chapter of Proverbs, and is introduced by the following: '* The words of King LEMUEL, the philosophy that his mother taught him." So the advice given does not come from the wisdorfi of SOLOMOW, but the foolish advice of an old woman whom the experience of the centuries has discredited. However, we would not object if the damnable stuff were used merely as a stimulant in the case for which LBMCBL'S mother prescribed it.
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CORRESPONDENCE—WISCONSIN.
Febniaiy,
The Judge's biblical knowledge has given him a good basis.for an excellent decision. There is an older one, however, the case of NOAH VS. CANAAN, where the young gentleman who gave his grandfather to drink labored therefor under the scriptural anathema of "Cursed be CANAAN," and was sentenced to servitude therefor. But time is up. Judge—we must not tarry longer. DAVTD ELARtowE, M.'.W.'. Grand Master, Milwaukee. WILLIAM W . PEKRT, P.'.G.'.M."., R.'.W.'. Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDEO JENKS, P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 10, 1919.
Fraternally submitted,
For the Commiltee.
CoBRESPONDEffCE—A
1918-19.
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PPENDIX.
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. U N I T E D STATES AND FOREIGN MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P . Prepared by R.'.W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Kansas Correspondent. February, 1919. ' Grand Lodge.
29,681 5,292.. 3,149. 896 22,133 . 4,835 . 60,384 .14,026 20,245 . 6,275 28,114 10,401. 2,698 1.371 10,830 .3,524 14,035. 2,983 43,675. 10,689 5,681 . 1,608 167,286 . 45,373 82,568 21,678 59,508 15,603 51,202 . 12,159. 46,046 10,109 19,387 . 4,479 32,453. 11,145 18,552 4,497 75,685 26,385
Florida
Minnesota
North Dalcota Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
Grand Chapter.
;
91,854 35,377 20,775 74,201 9,902 26,585. 2,032. 11,284 47,481 3,976 211,293 27,257 10,668 114,293 32,3,35 16,851
26,84i 10,297 4,286 16,797 . 2,600 5,504 505 4,629 8,877 1,217 43,526 4,187 3,048 44,590 6,549 4,379
Grand . Council.-
1,261
t
851 3,369 1,505 6,752
t t
416 2,041
X
10,614 11,287 . 3,801 2,477 . 1,967 814 5,198 .1,992 10,060 9,111 1,767 2,394 3,958 394 2,027
t
2,744 .1,557
2,661 577 1,427 7,979 3,656 4,454
t 1,627 1,662 4,575 824 20,937 8,929 8,538 7,339 5,280 1,308 5,996 2,403
IF 19,110 10,196 5,290 • 2,099 7,791 1,662 3,169
t
7,725 625 475 21,750 1,707973
2,818 3,850 748 24,164 2,117 1,809 19,714 3,233 2,132 26,005
X
131,954 2,000 9,832 18,064 12,908 30,256 71,360 2,727 14,887 27,141 23,900 20,711 34,877 3,701
38,459
*
7,363
4,984 3,470 4,122 6,007 23,231 771 4,655 8,209 4,878 7,437 13,217 1,126
2,961 1,578 688 1,236 20,821
1,932,800
521,726 1,047
163,182
622,773
164,714
Total membership, U. S. A 1,932,800 * General Grand Chapter subordinate. X General Grand Council subordinate. t Grand Encampment subordinate. ^ See Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Grand Comd'y.
X 1,476 1,337 4,120
1,532
t
H
1,790 2,309 2,187 7,630 497 2,842 3,765 2,623 4,555 6,196 843 261,316 1,463 262,779
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PPENDIX.
February,
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand liodge.
Chile Cuba
7,984 7,951 66,457
Grand Council.
Grand Comd'y.
1,872 19,601
8,257
8,776
7,600
Peru
Grand Chapter.
1,031 3,899 24,042 13,522 7,124
8,388
438
4,108
189 862 913 1,612 1,614
2,894 881 8,861 2,510
1,811
8,286 6,165 16,356 4,277.
1,000
198,716 1,932,800
37,673 522,773
627 164,714
12,365 262,779
2,131,516
560 ,'446
165,341
275,144
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CORRESPONDENCE—APPENDIX.
1918-19.
MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES. Statistical table, showing membership of Grand Lodges. Compiled by R.'.W.*. ALBERT K . WILSON, for the Kansas Committee on Correspondence. February, 1919. Grand Lodge.
District of Columbia
Maryland
Ohio
Texas Utah
Wisconsin Total U. S
No. of Lodges.
Year.
1917 546 1918 25 1917 561 1917 379 1918 151 1918 110 1916 22 1917 30 1918 241 1917 666 1918 65 1918 869 1918 562 1918 530 1918 418 1917 597 1918 228 1918 206 1917 116 1917 267 1918 437 1918 268 • 1918 372 1918 643 1916 104 1918 275 1917 23 1918 80 1918 205 1917 47 1918 867 1918 445 1917 114 1917 552 1918 438 1918 147 1917 507 1917 42 1917 37 1917 272 1918 148 1918 456 1917 893 1918 20 1918 103 1918 328 1918 209 1917 151 1918 282 34 1916-1917 15,088
Membership Last Report.
Net Gain.
29,681 3,149 22,133 60,384 20,245 28,114 2,698 10,830 14,035 43,675 5,681 107,286 82,568 59,508 51,202 46,046 19,387 32,453 18,552 75,685 91,854 35,377 20,775 74,201 9,902 26,585 2,032 11,284 47,481 3,976 211,293 27,257 10,668 114,293 32,335 15,851 131,954 2,000 9,832 18,064 12,908 30,256 71,366 2,727 14,887 27,141 23,900 20,711 34,877 3,701
1,085 273 697 2,528 1,122 1,163 149 304 670 1,714 505 10,078 4,721 2,916 3,045 1,666 1,073 598 752 3,186 4,861 1,535 308 4,057 921 1,541 55 173 3,100 239 7,578 1,347 613 7,254 2,335 648 5,306 382 364 667 682 998 3,042 131 354 1,114 1,327 1,012 1,578 183
1,932,800
91,950
Net Loss.
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CORRESPONDENCE—A
PPENDIX.
February,
GRAND LODGES IN F O R E I G N COUNTRIES R E C O G N I Z E D BY T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Grand Lodge.
No.'of Lodges,
Year.
Memberr • ship Last . Net Report. Gain.
1918 1918 1918
7,984 7,951 60,457
470 146 2,980
113
1918
8,776
1,869
426 78 :•. 16 •; 42 267 205 75
1917 1918 1918 1918 1917 1916 1918-
7,000 1,031. 3,899 24,042 13,622 7,124
93 1,577 187 197
2,894 881 8,861 2,510
1,055 27 373 220
8,286
668
-103 80 •457
Net Loss.
Chile Cuba
Mexico (York Grand Lodge).. .
Peru
; •
Total foreign membership
U. S. totals t No figures given.
43 15 66 69
igis
• 135
1917 1918 1916 1918
79 27 224 91
1918 1918 1917 1918
207
6,165
145
16,356 4,277
544 146
2,611
198,716
10,904 100
2,611 15,088
198,716 1,932,800
• 10,804 91,950
17,699
2,131,516
102,754
100
100
OWEN J . WOOD GRAND MASTER,
February 20 , 1919, to March 18, 1920.