GRAND LODGE of KANSAS A.F.&A.M.
GRAND LODGE
2018
THE ANNUAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
A.D.1920 - 1924 A.L. 5920 - 5924
OF
KANSAS ANCIENT
FREE & ACCEPTED
MASONS
1920 - Topeka 1921 - Wichita 1922 - Topeka 1923 - Wichita 1924 - Topeka
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PROCEEDINGS
M;.W;. GRAND LODGE ANCIENT, FREE-AND ACCEPTED MASONS
KANSAS. SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL
COMMUNICATION,
HELD IN T H E CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, MARCH 17 AND 18, A. D. 1920, A. L. 5920.
VOLUME XVIII. PART 2.
M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Master, Chanute. R.'. W.". ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
Published by Order cf I'he M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge.
1920.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1920.
GraJid Master Chanute. M. •. w . '•. H U G H P . FARRELLY Deputy Grand Master.Fredonia. R." • W.'. B E N S . PAULEN .Grand Senior Warden.Galena. R." . W."• J O H N MCCULLAGH Grand J^ln^or Warden.Sedan.R.' . W.'• J O H N A. FERRELL Lawrence.. R.' . W."• WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH.Gra«d Treasurer Grand Secretary Topeka. R.' . W." • ALBERT K . W I L S O N Grand Chaplain Abilene. W.' . FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Grand Senior Deacon..Wichita. W.' • RICHARD E . BIRD Grand Junior Deacow..Newton. W." • CLAYTON L E H M A N Hiawatha. W.' . ANDREW Mc'LAVGUut<i....Gra,nd Marshal Grand Sword Bearer...he Roy. W." . C L I C K FOCKELE W." • JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN...Grand Senior StewardGreat Bend. Grand Junior StewardYates Center. W.' . COLMAN SWOPE
w.v. HOMER T . HARDEN w/ . W. AMER BURNETT
:'
Grand Purstiivant GrandTyler
Wichita. Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETING—1921.
The sixty-fifth 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 16th day of February, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, at 9 o'clock A. M.
T H E G R i r PRINTCRY, WICHITA, KANSAS
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
M/. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. TOPEKA, KANSAS, March 17, 1920. 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 17th day of March, A. D. 1920, A. L. 5920, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T . M.'. W.". R.'. W.'. R.'. W.'. M-". W.'.
OWEN J. WOOD HUGH P. FARRELLY BEN S . PAULEN ELRICK C . GOLE
Grand Master Topeka. Deputy Grand Master. Chanute. Grand Senior Warden. Fvedonia. as Grand Junior Warden Great Bend.
R.'. W-". WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH
Grand Treasurer
R .'.W-': ALBERT K . WILSON W.'. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY W - ' - J O H N A. FERRELL W-'. OTTO R . SOUDERS W-'. GLARENCE R . ATEN W.'. WILLIAM A. THOMPSON W.'-CLARENCE J. WELLS W.'. JACOB LUND W.'. FRANCIS A. STEVENS W.'. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Chaplain Abilene. Grand Senior Deacon.. Sedan. Grand Junior Deacon.. Wichita. Grand Marshal Dodge City. Grand Sword Bearer...Kerington. Grand Sewtor Steward Wellington. Grand Junior Stewara Manhattan. Grand Pursuivant Topeka. Grand Tyler Oberlin.
Lawrence.
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.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
O Thou Almighty and Eternal GoD, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, we the sons of Thy Temple Builders in all the ages, come seeking Thy blessing on our spring time festival. Make us worthy to inherit their faith,- courage and sacrifice in the cause of goodness, truth and beauty; of righteousness, benevolence and brotherly love. May Thy presence so fully illuminate the Sacred Volume of Thy Law upon our altar that we may be able to read its designs and interpret its full meaning during this meeting. 0 Father, open our eyes to see, our hearts to feel, and our minds to think aright, for we are so numerous, so strong, so widely related, t h a t unless we keep the truth and do the right, error will prevail in many departments of life and action. We thank Thee for the coming of peace, and pray that it may become a permanent condition. Bless our beloved country, our splendid institutions and our sacred traditions. Bless our President, restore him to health and sanctify his ideals for humanity. Bless cur Governor, sustain his faith, courage and eflficiency, in guiding our great State upward to the star of destiny, in spite of all difficulty, danger and opposition. Bless our Grand Master, who has so beautifully exemplified our tenents and our spirit in all his ascending stations of authority, and grant us many years of his labor and his love, now enriched by experience, and finally, crown him with eternal blessedness above. We devoutly thank Thee for Thy continued blessings upon our Masonic Home, enabling those devoted to it in heart and hand, to increase its strength and beauty; 0 God, bless them abundantly; sustain the aged and infirm; lead out the little children into larger and richer life in strength, in beauty, and in blessedness. May Thy loving presence abide with the dear ones in our homes who bear the double burdens in our absence, keep them free from all harm, and protect them from all harm. Father, we are asking much, but Thou art not impoverished by giving, therefore we fervently beseech Thee for great blessings today and tomorrow; ripen our acquaintance into comradship, deepen our devotion to truth and integrity, lift us to higher planes of thought and action, so that all that we do, may be to Thy honor, and our benefit. Amen, and Amen.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
261
INTRODUCTION OF M.". W.'. FRANK L. BISHOP.
M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK announced that M.'. W.'. FRANK L . BISHOP, Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Colorado was in attendance. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master requested that the distinguished visitor be introduced, and directed that M.'. W.'.
WILLIAM L . BURDICK and
M.'.
W.'.
WILLIAM E A S -
TON HUTCHISON escort him to the altar, where M.'. W.'. FRANK L . BISHOP was introduced by M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L. BURDICK, and extended a cordial welcome by M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD. M . ' . W . ' . FRANK L . BISHOP, after being escorted to the Grand East, responded in a fitting manner to the welcome extended. ABSENCE OF GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN.
The M.". W . ' . Grand Master announced that R.'. W.'. Grand Junior Warden, was absent from this Annual Communication' because of the passing away of his mother. On motion, of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, the Grand Lodge voted unanimously to send a message of sympathy to R.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, and the Grand Secretary at once dispatched the following message : J O H N MCCULLAGH,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, March 17, 1920. JOHN MCCULLAGH, Grand Junior Warden, Galena, Kansas. The Grand Lodge extends to you and yours their most sincere . sympathy in this hour of your sorrow. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand
Secretary.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas and they were introduced by W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL. Suitable acknowl-
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February,
edgment of the reception accorded them was made by E.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Representative of Maine. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The Most Worshipful Grand Master extended a cordial Invitation to all Master Masons to attend this Annual Communication. IMPORTANCE TO O F F I C I A L REPORTS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master directed the attention of the Grand Lodge to the importance of the reports to be submitted by the Grand Officers, and especially that of the Grand Secretary, and requested earnest consideration be given them. R E P O R T OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, Chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: 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.' . OWEN J. WOOD R.' . W-".. HUGH P. FARRELLY R.' . W.' - B E N S. PAULEN M. •. w . ''. ELRICK C. COLE R.' . W-'.. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH . ALBERT K . WILSON R.' . w.". W.' . FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY. W.' • J O H N A. FERRELL W.' • OTTO R . SOUDERS
w.".. CLARENCE
R . ATEN
W." • WiLUAM A. THOMPSON W.' . CLARENCE J. WELLS
Grand Master.
;
Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. as Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. • ....Grand Chaplain.
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Marshal.
Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward;
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
W-'. JACOB LUND
â&#x20AC;¢ 263
KANSAS.
_
Grand Junior Steward,
W-'. FRANCIS A. STEVENS W.'. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. ROUSSEAU A. BURGH
Grand Orator.
Bro. J. ROY GIVENS Bro. WiLUAM J . BOND
Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
W-'. HARVEY O . DAVIS
Lecturer.
W-'. STANFORD M . SMART
Lecturer.
W-'. GRAFTON D . WHITAKER
Lecturer.
PAST GRAND M A S T E R S .
Year of
Service. M.". W . ' , . P E R R Y
M . HOISINGTON.:
1901
M.'. W . ' . T H O M A S G . F I T C H
1904
M.'. W . ' . EDWARD W . WELLINGTON M.'. W . ' . HENRY
-.
1907
F . MASON
1908
M.". W . ' . A L E X . A. S H A R P
1911
M.'. W-'. W I L L I A M EASTON HUTCHISON M.". W.". E L R I C K
1912
C . COLE
M.". W-". W I L L I A M M.'. W-'. GILES
'.
1913
L . BURDICK
1915
H . LAMB
1916
M . ' . W - ' . C H A R L E S E . LOBDELL
1917
M.". W . ' . W I L L I A M
1918
L STUART
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND M A S T E R S .
District No.
District No.
J O H N H . CLARKE
3
LuciEN L. C O N S T A N T
ROBERT
J. MCFARLAND
4
ALBERT
T . NICHOLSON
5
JACOB P . SCOTT
40
ANDREW OTIS SMITH
6
MARION E . HENDERSON
41;'
.DAVID M . H O R K M A N S
13
STANFORD
J O H N D . GORBUTT
14
HARMON J . BOWER
44
EDWIN
48
VERNON
C . EAGLES
C . MCCLINTIC
M . SMART
..37 39
42
16
FRED E . FULLER
ALBERT H . SHRADER
17
GEORGE
ROY H . CLOSSEN
18
PAUL RICH..:
52
J A M E S H . BEBGLE
24
R. N E L S O N L O N G
54
STEPHEN
25
JAMES
27
JOHN
B . FLEMING
59
28
BARLUS ROMSTEDT
60
RAYMOND
62
FERRIS
A. D. GEAUQUE
M . HILL...
MARION
M . MILLER
ELLIS
FINK
29
JOHN
H . SANDELL
30
WILLIAM
L . DAVENPORT
31
LAUREN. D . RIGG
34
ANDRAL
35
G . NORRIS
CLIFFORD O . A V E Y
36
W . TROUT
LOVETT
ELMER
S. NANCE
WALTER J.
C . RICHARDSON
HARRY
ALBERT
C. HANSON
BARLEY
D . MORRISON
H.4RRY V . C O C H R A N W I L L I A M MOORE
49
58
63 65 66 68 72 73
264 •
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama
JOHN M . KINKEL.
Alberta Arizona
GEORGE D . ADAMS. W. AMER BURNETT.
British Columbia
AARON H . CONNETT.
California Chile Colorado Delaware
WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. GEORGE GETTY. LAUREN D . RIGG._ ELMER S . NANCE.
District of Columbia
EDWARD W . WELLINGTON.
England Florida
ALBERT K . WILSON. ELMER F . STRAIN.
,
Georgia
,HARRY E . BEST.
Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Louisiana Maine Manitoba
WILLIAM G. KELLKY. ROBERT TREAT PAYNE. • WILLIAM H . TESTER. OWEN J. WOOD. HOMER T . HARDEN. HUGH P. FARRELLY. J O H N A. FERRELL.
•.... ,
Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada ; New Brunswick New Jersey.. New Zealand
MoSES H. COLE. '. ,
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER. EZRA B . FULLER. PERRY M . HOISINGTON. EDWIN H . VARNUM. '.WILLIAM I. STUART. .....ARTHUR N . EOCHESTER. HARRY E . PEACH. J O H N M . PLEASANT. FRANK E . DAVIS.
North Carolina North Dakota
ALEX. A. SHARP. BRUCE GRIFFITH.
Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
JOSEPH D . FELL. CHARLES E . LOBDELL. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E .
Philippine Islands....
.FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY.
Prince Edward Island
J. HARRY BARLEY.
Puerto Rico
WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
Quebec Queensland
CHARLES W . MILLER, SR. ELRICK C . COLE.
Rhode Island
,
WILLIAM FRANK
MARCH.
Saskatchewan Scotland
EDWARD W . WAYNANT. HARVEY O . DAVIS.
South Australia
RICHARD W . EVANS.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania
OF
265
KANSAS.
ROBERT J . M C F A R L A N D . CHARLES A. LOUCKS. B E N S . PAULEN.
Tennessee
EARL B . HOPPER.
Texas
GILES H . LAMB.
"Vermont
HENRY F . MASON.
Washington
Western Australia West Virginia
."STANFORD M . S M A R T .
.•
THOMAS G. FITCH. J O H N W . NEILSON.
PAST MASTERS. EDWARD W . W A Y N A N T . . . . N O .
2
WILLIAM
FRED
NYE
2
DREW MCLAUGHLIN
IViLLiAM J . W R I G H T , J R . . .
3
HARRY E . BEST
36
DEVIRDA H . B U R C H A M
3
JAY B . KIRK
38
T H O M A S , W . SUTHERLJVND
3
CHARLES B . WIARD
40
F R A N K E . DAVIS
5
CHARLES W . GARRISON....
44
T.
0.
NOBLE
No.
35 35
EDWIN H . VARNUM
6
LINCOLN H . NEISWENDER
50
C H A R L E S H . GOVE
7
GRANT E . KELSEY
50
F R E D R . ALFORD
8
F R A N K W . PERRY
50
AViLLiAM H . E A S T M A N . . . .
9
EDGAR D . M A Y
51
F R A N K B . WOOD
12
EVAN DAVIS
51
CHARLES G . W E S T
12
FRANK
51
L . STEVENS
HARRY E . P E A C H
12
W I L L I S COATES
WILLIAM L . HUGGINS
12
ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL....
51 51
GEORGE H . COOLEY
12
CHARLES A. GARDNER
51
BRICK P. DAVIS
14
E L M E R F . STRAIN.!
51
.JOSEPH E . WORSWICK
14
HARRY F . W H I T E
51
AARON H . CONNETT
15
W I L L I A M R . CARRIE
51
ALBERT D I C K E N S
16
GEORGE W . W I L E Y
51
J A M E S B . DONCYSON
17
WILL C. CHAFFEE
51
•GEORGE W . M C C L E L L A N D . .
17
OSCAR R . S E A R L
52
NATHAN B . THOMPSON....
17
CHARLES
GEORGE
17
J O H N L . BERRY
PARDEE A . H O W E
17
JOHN
WILLIAM L . LEMON
19
GEORGE D . A D A M S
M . EAGLE
D E FOREST
A. S T E I N M E Y E R
53 55 59 60
VIRGIL P . MURRAY
21
DAVID C . M E T H V E N
60
RICHARD M . J O H N S O N
24
A X S E L L . OVESON
62
29
EDWARD H . P L A T T
62
FRANK D . MATTHIAS
29
ROBERT H . M O N T G O M E R Y . .
63
HERBERT M . W E B B
29
ERASTUS A . MILLIKEN
63
WILLIAM
32
CARL H A R R I S
65
32
JOHN
66
.JOHN
H . OSBORN
DICKSON
ZoLO A . E M E R S O N
M . PLEASANT
A. STRONG
33
GEORGE W . L E A K
68
•CULVER D . Y E T T E R
34
ARTHUR
69
HENRY
J.
WHITMORE....
266 FRANK E . BLOOD
PROCEEDINGS No.
J. C. BLOOD FELIX P. O ' N E I L L J O H N N . BISLEY...: OLIVER M . ANDERSON STANLEY P. BEMER IRA S . J E W E L L HORACE M . RICKARDS EUGENE M . TYLER DELANSON A. N. CHASE.. J A M E S P. SAMS WERNER G. OPPERMAN... HENRY G. BUCHNER WILLIAM S.BERGUNDTHAL JAMES A L L E N WILLIAM NELSON GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER.. HENRY W . HOYER B E N S . GAITSKILL...., GEORGE F . BEEZLEY OSCAR L . MOORE .' EDWARD A. GRAY HOMER T . HARDEN ORRIN O. GORDON WILLIAM L . MARCY WILLIAM H . TESTER THEODORE P. PERRY CASPER P. S W A N K ARTHUR CASTER CLARENCE C . BAILEY PETER J. BRASK J O H N W . NEILSON JOSEPH D . F E L L N . ERNEST VANDYNE.. B E N J . H . BORNHOUSER.... BERTMAN H . HOCKETTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;. THEODORE H . DOHRER P A U L M . LYTTLE J O H N M . KXNKEL LINCOLN STEWART JAMES G. DRAKE ALBERT O . JUSTICE CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL CHARLES HUTTON BURTON K . KILBOURNE....
70 TO 70 70 72 . 75 85 86 87 88 89 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 93 93 98 98 99 100 102 102 102 103 103 106 110 113 113 117 121 125 133 138 140 140 ' 141 141 142 142 143
OF
THE
February,
COLMAN SWOPE .....NO. CHARLES R . INGRAHAM.... CHARLES N . FOWLER SAMUEL T . HOWE PERRY E . MILLER THORPE B . J E N N I N G S BENNETT E . WELLS..". CAREY E . CARROLL OLCOTT W . LITTLE HOMER C . VAN HORN CONDIT W . DILLEY JAMES A. CASSLER HARRY S . RICHARDS..... JOSEPH J. LANDES HERBERT R . H U L L HENRY L . MURPHY HOLMES WAGER WILLIAM HEYNEN EARL B . HOPPER CHARLES R . BAYSINGER.... CHARLES W . REEDER CHARLES W . MILLER, SR.. MOSES H . COLE ALBERT R . MOREY RICHARD W . EVANS.... EDWARD G. GINGRICH OTIS E . KUNKLE, VICTOR S . BOUTWELL GEORGE W . BAINTER JAMES NELSON FRANK S . CRANE JESSE L . HETTICK THADDEUS S. W H I T E HESTOR C . STEVENS HAZEN H . MINER WARREN K . EMERY HENRY L . GAMES DAVID AYERS ALVA L . SWEARINGEN CHARLEY B . ERSKINE ASHLEY A. CONE CHARLES A. LOUCKS ELMER MCCLELLAN ROBERT TREAT PAY'NE RICHARD E . BIRD
144 144 146 147 150 152 153 161 161 167 171 172 173 175 175 186 187 190 191 193 195 195 206 221 222 222 223 225 225 225 225 225 226 236 258 264 269 271 272 28S 285 289 292: 297 303:
1919-20.
GRAND
BRUCE GRIFFITH GEORGE M . -IOHNSON NORTON A. TURNER ARTHUR J. CARRUTH GEORGE GETTY ' EZRA B . FULLER JAMES A. CAMPBELL .JOSEPH H . CONARD JAMES ATHERTON HARRY W . FOSTER WILLIAM G„ KELLEY OSCAR L . KISTLER ARLIE H . YEANY J O H N W . GIST J O H N D . GIBSON LEWIS N . GIBSON DANIEL C . BAER
LODGE OF
No. 303 305 306 307 309 311 '... 313 316 322 323 326 326 334 . 335 335 335 346
KANSAS.
ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER..NO. WALTER A. LYTLE BERT E . PORTER SAMUEL G. WILES NELS D . SWENSON J O H N D . HARKNESS. ROGER C . TOMPKINS OSCAR R . BROWN
267 352 356 361 371 374 375 382 383
EDSON J. LUNGER
393
ARTHUR C . FALEN
397
RICHARD C . MARCELL
400
ARTHUR W . HILDING
400
HARRY W . WHITLATCH....
407
BAYARD J. LONG
409
WILLIAM H . POWELL
416
HARRY L . ADAMS
418
L O D G E REPRE.^ENTATIVES.
Leavenivorth No. 2.—THOMAS C. BEWICK, M . ; HERBERT L . JUSTUS, S. W.; DEAN S . LEWIS, J. W. Wyandotte No. 3.—HERMAN E . ZIMMERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Lawrence
No. 6.—CLARENCE
E . BIRCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. .Union No. 7.—CHARLES E . F I S K , M . ; FRED A. LINE, S . W . ; CHARLES E. BAKER, proxy for J. W. Rising Sim No. 8.—WALTER S . H U F F , M . ; NEAL E . H U F F , S . W . ; Acacia
No. 9.—ALBERT M . CURRY, M . , proxy for J. W.; P A U L A. LANGE, S . W . King Solomon No. J O . ^ G E O R G E H , FIERY, M . , proxy for J . W.; J O H N H . .CLARKE, S . W . Jeivell No. 11.—FRED L . GRAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emporia No. 12.—FRED H . RETSCHLAG, M . ; JAMES R . DONALDSON, ' S. W.; ORVAL E . MOORE, proxy for J. W. Nemaha No. 13.—ORVILLE G . H A N N U M , S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. • Great Bend No. J5.—CLARENCE F . HEATON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lafayette No. 16.—ARTHUR J. RHODES, M., proxy for J. W.; RALPH R. DYKSTEA, S . W . Topeka No. 17.—GEORGE LEROY TUER, M . ; J O H N WESLEY SWICKARD, S. W.; BERT WILLIAM KRAFF, J . W . • • Ottawa No. 18.—WILLIAM C . HARDING, M . ; HERBERT E . MILLER, S. W.; EDGAR M . ANGELL, J . W . • Olathe No. 19.—FRANK D . HEDRICK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.
268 .
PROCEEDINGS
Circleville
No. 20.—HARRY
OF THE
•
February,
T . BIGGART, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Valley
Falls No. 21.—VIRGIL P. MURRAY, proxy for M.; CHARLES C. FAIRCHILDS, S . W . ; J O H N J. HARMAN, J. W . Palmyra No. 23.—ARTHUR M . GARDNER, M . , proxy for J. W.; W I L LIAM J . RUSSELL, S . W . Osage Valley
No. 2k.—BROWN
J. W. Longton
T . P H E L P S , S . W . , proxy for M. and
•
No. 20.—BENJAMIN
O . BERRY, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Neosho
No. 27.—CLICK FOCKELE, M . , proxy for J. W.; IRA W . BAKER, proxy for S. W. Pacific No. 29.—CHARLES W . HALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Towanda No. 30.—WILLIAM P . ELLET, S . W . , proxy for M. a n d
J. W. Auburn
No. 32.—WALTER R . BLACK, M . ; CARL H . MOORE, S . ' W . ; PETTY C . RANSDELL, J. W. Mound City No. S5.—JOHN E . WILEY, M . ; HENRY A. STRONG, proxy for S. W.; CLIFTON R . ADAMS, proxy for J. W. Havensville No. 34.—SAMUEL H . STOCK'WELL, M . , proxy for S. W.;. BERT WILLIAMS, J. W. Hiawatha No. 35.—CALEB F . BOWRON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Paola No. 37.—WALLACE
C . H A M M , M . , proxy for S. W.; ALBERT
L. DURKEE, J. W. lola No. 38.—LEMUEL A. KRATZ, M . , proxy for J. W.; JACOB G I N S BURG, proxy for S. W. Seneca No. 39.—ROBERT G . MUELLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.. De Soto No. 40.—CHARLES B . WIARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.. McKinley No. 4i.—CHARLES H . CHRISMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Holton
No. 42.—EDSON S . WOODWORTH, M . ; LORIN S . PITCHER,. proxy for S. W.; LEE E . EPPINGER, J. W. Nickerson No. 43.—WILLIAM E . BEREMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Delphian
No. 44-—CHARLES
W . GARRISON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Easton No. 45.—DEAN G . ERHART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mackey No. 48.—WALTER T . FERRIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.. Nine Mile No. 49.—WILLIS O . THOMAS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Lake No. 50.—GEORGE W . BOYLES, M . ; CARL F . MATTMILLER, S . W . ; WILLIAM H . PRICE, J . W. Orient No. 51.—CHESTER EARLE JOSS, M . ; SNOWDEN D . FLORA, S.. W.; CHARLES WILSON SPRENG, J. W. Wetmore No. 53.—WILLIAM STEVENSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; A.. P H I L L I P LAPHAM, proxy for J. W. Shawnee No. 54.—ALBERT E . ERASER, M . ; HARRY L . SIEBENTHALER,, proxy for S. W.; LESTER F . BLANTON, J. W.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
Spring Hill No. 56.—ERNEST J. W. •
OF KANSAS.
269
L . WII.SON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
McCracken No. 5S.—JOHN I. EDWARDS, M . ; CHARLES HUDDLESTON, S. W.; KYLE MURRAY, proxy for J. W.
Saltville
No. 5.9.—ORAL L . MYERS, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W.
Salina No. 00.—OTE
E . MORGAN, M . ; OTTO PAUGH, S . W . ; GEORGE
D. ADAMS, proxy for J. W. La Cygne No. 01.—BRET M . EVANS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W: Ridgeivay No. 62.—HIEL B . PIAMPSHIRE, M . ; GEORGE P. HART, S . w ; ; JOSEPH H . COFFMAN, J. W.
Adams No. OS.—ROBERT W . SLANE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gardner No. 65.—FRANK B. LYON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Burlington No. GO.—GEORGE R . FITCH, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Frarikfort No. 67.—IVAN P. CARVER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hiram
No. 08.—WINSTON ZEIGLER MCKEAN, M . ; GEORGE WALTER LEAK, proxy for S. W.; EDWIN SICKEL, J. W.; Carbondale No. 70.—GEORGE BURNS, M . ; ISRAEL E . BRIGGS, S . W . ; ARTHUR WAETZIG, proxy for J. W. Baxter No. 71.—MELVIN R . HARTLEY, M . ; FRED LESLIE, S . W . ; WALTER LEROY KIRBY, proxy for J . W.
Huron No. 72.—OLIVER M ; ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Chetopa No. 73.—JOHN P. PAUL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wamego
No.
75.—KENETH
D . DOYLE, M . ; STANLEY F . BERNER,
proxy for S. W.; MILTON W . STANLEY, proxy for J. W. Delta No. 77.—FRANK E . KNIGHT, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Corinthian No. 79.—MAX BUEK, M . ; ANDREW J. DESHAZBR, S . W . ; FRANK HALLER, proxy for J. W. Zoredatha No. 80.—CLINT A. BALDWIN, M . : J O H N M . F I T C H , S . W . : CHARLES A. REMY, proxy for J. W.
Tuscan No. S2.—LOGAN
H . REYNOLDS, proxy for M. and S. W.;
MOUNT C . DOLINSKY, proxy for J. W.
Jefferson No. Si.—GEORGE W . RILEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Su.tton No. 85.—IRA S . JEWELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Sunflower
No. 86.—JAMES
CAIN JACKSON, M . ; CLIFFORD O . AVEY,
proxy for S. W.; ROBERT LEE MCCLATCHY, proxy for J. W. Mankato No. 87.—GEORGE L . VANDEVENTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Home No. 89.—JOSEPH B . LOHMULLER, M . ; JAMES A. DOCK, S . W . ; THOMAS O . BARRETTE, J . W . Golden Rule No. 90.—JAMES H . MURRELL, M . ; O. PORTIS DAVIS, S . W.; DANIEL J . BAIR, J. W.
Marysville No. 91.—STEWART CLARKE, SR., M . , proxy for J . W . ; WALDEMAR V RiESEN, proxy for S. W. Devon No. 92.—LAVITIENCE L . RITCHIE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Girard No. 93.—EDMOND B . BEEVER, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY S. RICHARDS, proxy for S. W. Harmony No. 94.—HEBER E . RONEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
270
PROCEEDINGS
Constellation
No. 95.—WILLIAM
OF THE
February,
O . STARNS, proxy for M., S. W.
and J. W. Patmos
No. 97.—HECTOR SINCLAIR, S . W . , .proxy for M.; HERBERT G. DODGE, J. W. Benevolent No. 98.—WILLIAM H . AVERILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Wichita No. 99.—FRANK D . HALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. pT-udence No. 100.—CLIFFORD D . WILSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Keystone No. 102.—OREN F . CLOSSEN, M . ; THEODORE P . PERRY, proxy for S. W.; GORDON B . GREEN, J. W. Cedar No. 103.—GUY S . JEFFERS, M . , . proxy for J. W.; CLAUDE STURDEVANT, proxy for- S. W. Frontier No. lOU-—LEROY E . SAWIN, M . ; WILLIAM D . HENDERSON, proxy for S. W . ; J . HARRY BARLEY, proxy for J. W. Solomon City No. 105.—STANLEY E . LEAKE, M . , proxy for S. W.;• E M A N U E L Z . BUTCHER, proxy for J . W. Fidelity No. 106.—ARLEY D . BURT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Fortitude No. 107.—LESLIE E . LOSEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Winiield No. 110.—J. BALLARD GOODWIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J . W. Blue Valley No. JJ2.—FRED V. DIAL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. St.
John's
No. 113.—JESSE
J. WINTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Advance
No. IH.—GEORGE
M . LINCOLN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Excelsior No. 115.—LEE SHULL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Muscotah No. 116.—CHARLES M . LUKENS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Parsons No. 117.—ELDO WRIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Altoona No. 118.—IRA J. KIBLINGER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Cherokee No. 119.—HENRY E . HUGHES, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Halcyon
No.
120.—THOMAS
J. HUTCHINGS, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Woodson No. 121.—GLENN A. PETTY, proxy for M. and J . W.; T. L E E EADES, S . W . Clifton No. 122.—FRANK F . HADSELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Republic No. 12S.—SEPH W . JONES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—CLAUDE W . SIMPSON, M . , proxy for J . W.; A M O N R . ROGERS, proxy for S. W. Meridian No. 126.—PAUL M . ARNALL, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Palestine
No. 127.—EDMUND
J. RUNNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Munden
No.
128.—ORLAND
M . EATON, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Belleville
No. 129.—JAMES
and J . W .
A. HOLLANDSWORTH, M . , proxy for S. W.
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GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
271
Polar Star No. 130.—FRED S . MAY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Equity No. 131.—ANDREW J. SEXTON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Crescent No. 133.—ORAL R . YOUNT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Clay Center No. 13J,.—EARL T . PYLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vesper No. 136.—GEORGE O. HuBST, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale No. 137.—JAMES W . LYNCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J- W. Dover No. 138'.—THOMAS E . BENNETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sedgwick No. 139.—JOHN T. CONGDON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Reno No. HO.—JOHN S . RIGG, M . ; HENRY C . GALLUP, S . W . ; L I N COLN STEWART, proxy for J. W.
Signal No. H.1.—HENRY E . WESTMACOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Newton No. 1^2.—CURTIS P . GARTEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Minneapolis No. US.—BURTON K . KILBOURNE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Gilead No. lUU.—ALBERT R . FORTNEHI, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Mt. 'Vernon No. 145.—JOHN P. STACK, M . ; HARVEY B . HUBBARD, proxy for S. W.; GEORGE H . BARDRICK, J . W .
Ellsioorth No. 146.—LLOYD E . SHADE, S. W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Center No. 147.—RALPH E . POWERS, M . , proxy for J . W.; THOMAS B. ARMSTRONG, proxy for S. W. Wa-Keeney No. 148.—ANDREW W . HEYL, M . , proxy for J. W.; EARL M. GROFT, S . W .
Thayer No. 149.—ARTHUR D . LOWRANCE, proxy for M. and S. W.; GUY E . ELLIOTT, proxy for J. W. Wellington No. 150.—OTTO F . HENVILLE, M . , proxy for S. W.; GUY E. R U T H , J. W.
Douglass
No. 151.—JOHN DEATHERAGE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Lincoln No. 154.—CLARENCE E . ROPER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Haven No. 157.—NORMAN HALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Active No. 158.—ALBERT S. JOHNSON, S . W . , proxy for M.; CHARLES P. BRADING, J . W .
Saqui No. 160.—HARVEY MCCASLIN, M . , proxy for J . W.; DAVID C . JEWELL, proxy for S. W. Alma No. 161.—OLCOTT W . LITTLE, proxy for M. and J. W.; JERRY B. FIELDS, proxy for S. W. Sabetha No. 162.—SYLVAN D . CAREER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Greemvood No. 163.—FRANK G . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Attvood No. 164.—GROVER L . I,OAR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Oxford No. 165.—JoHN W. WENGLER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
272
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Farmers No. 166.—JOHN A. HOLMSTROM, M . ; T E N N I E W . PETERSON, S. W.; DANIEL BAIRD, proxy for J. W. Lamed No. 167.—HOMER C . V A N HORN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Bhie Rapids No. 169.—RoY G. BALDWIN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Sterling No. 171.—B.UCO H. RAUSCHELBACH, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. McPherson
No. 172.—CHRISTIAN
J E N S E N , M . , proxy for S. W. and
and J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—ELMER L . NEPTUNE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Western Star No. 17i.—OMAR B . WOLFE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. . Kirwin
No. 175.—HENRY
A. CAMPBELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Prairie Queen No. 176.—JOHN and J. W.
F . RANDOLPH, proxy for M., S. W.
Russell No. i 77.—LOUIS W . BANKER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Burr Oak No. 178.—L,YLE M . WOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mt: Moriah No. J7,9.—JOHN G . DEMAIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lenora No. 181.—RALPH A. CRANS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Phillipshurg No. IH-—EUGENE L . MORGAN, proxy for M., S. W.
and J. W. Hamlin No. iSS.^JERRY L. SHERRER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. lllotmtain Slope No. 186.—HENRY L . MURPHY, proxy for M. and S. W.; GEORGE T . CROSSWHITE, proxy for J. W. Pittsburg No. iS7.—EDWIN E . COULTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Onaga No. 188.—J AY D. CRUM, M . , proxy for J. W.; E D GURTLER,
S. W.
.
Netvahciiba 189.—OSCAR E . RIFFEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Henri No. 190.—WILLIAM H E Y N E N , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Royal No. 192.—PATRICK A. DICKERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Hartford No. 193.—WARREN J. MUSCH, M . ; ERNEST RAYL, . S . W . ; ROBERT MAHAFFEY, J. W . Galena No. 194.—JESSE R . BENDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hays No. 195.—CHARLES W . -MILLER, SR., proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Madison
No. 196.—ELMER
E . HAYNES, proxv for M., S. W. and
J. W. Blue Hill No. 198.—JOHN and J. W.
M . HARSHBARGER, M . , proxy for S. W.
Norton No. 199.—JOE B . STAPLETON, S . W . , proxy for M. Anthony No. 200.—HARVEY O . DAVIS,' proxy for M., S. W. Sumner No. 203.—EARL P. HOLBERT, M . , proxy-for S. W. Doivns No. 204.—DONN E . NESBIT, M . , proxy for J. W.; MORRIS, proxy for S. W.
and J. W. and J. W. and J. W. A. LEROY
1919-20.
Eminence
GRAND
No. 205.—ROY
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
273
M . MUDGE, M . ; FRANK P. FROST, proxy
for S. W.; CHARLES H . Z I N N , J.- W.
Harper
No. 206.—WILLIAM E . KELLY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Brookville No. 209.—THOMAS L . CARNEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. • Olive Branch No. 212.—ROBERT S . BROOKS, BI., proxy for J. W.; ORLA C . MYERS, proxy for S. W.
T^vin Grove No. 213.—ALBERT
BLECHA, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N
M. COOPER, S . W .
Sincerity No. 214.—WILLIAM L . HUFFMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Walnut City No. 215.—RAY MARTIN, M . , proxy for S. W.; RALPH A. CAMPBELL, J. W^.
Hiattville No. 216.—JAMES V. ROUTH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Corner Stone No. 219.—CHARLES E . WARD, M . , proxy for J. W . ; ALBERT L . TROYER, proxy for S. W.
Leivis No. 220.—FRED J. HuCKSTEP, M.; GUY L . CRAWFORD, S . W . • and proxy for J. W. Lebanon No. 221.—WALTER C . PREBLE, M . ; JOSEPH S. W.; GEORGE W . NIMOCKS, J. W.
St. Bernard
No. 222.—HERBERT
MCGOWAN,
R . LANDES, M . , proxy for J. W . ;
HAROLD E . RIPPLE, S . W .
Joppa No. 223.—ROBERT J. CABEEN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Anchor No. 22Jf.—JESSE L . HETTICK, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Siloam
No. 225.—GEORGE FRANCIS REES, M . ; SAMUEL ALEXANDER, S. W.; WILLIAM CRANE CARTLIDGE, J . W.
Dirigo No. 226.—CHARLES
H . HARVEY, M., proxy for S. W.; CLAR-
ENCE H. SIMON, proxy for J. W.
•Long Island No. 231.—GEORGE D . WOLFE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Greenleaf No. 232.—THOMAS J. SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Garfield No. 235.—S. AUGUST LAWSON, M., proxy for J. W.; FRANK LEBOMBARB, proxy for S. W. Meriden No. 236.—CLEVELAND T . MARTIN, M . ; J O H N A. DECKER, JR., S . W . ; RAY J. FLEMING, J. W.
Temple No. 237.—HENRY M . HIGHLAND, M . , proxy for S. W: and J. W. • Soldier No. 240.—WILLIAM THOMAS BROOKS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Miltonvale No. 242.—JOHN S . FLEMING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. ..Peace No. 243.—A. DAVID FOX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Waverly. No. 244.—ERNEST A. FARROW, proxy for M. and S. W.; GEORGE M . REYNOLDS, proxy for J. W.
.Marmaton No. 245.—WILLIAM 0 . MCKINLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. . Tyrian No. 246.—ADOLPH J. F I N K , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
274
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February
Whiting No. 250.—FRANK E . CLELAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.Stafford No. 252.—EM]h R. BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oakley No. 853.—WALLACE M . PRATHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ionic No. 25U.—GAYLORD D . WEILEPP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lyra No. 256.—HOMER G. REARDON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Morton No. 258.—CLAUD E . GILLESPIE, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARVEY C. AUSHERMAN, S. W . Beattie N~o. 259.—OSCAR C. GOIN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Charity No. 263.—RuFUS HOSLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J.. W. Logan No. 26J,.—WARREN K . EMERY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Kihvinning No. 265.—WILLIS J. HARRELL, M., proxy for J. W.; MYRON W . GLASER, proxy for S. W. Moline No. 267.—ROLAND B . GREEN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Bourbon No. 268.—CARY A. MARVIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mistletoe No. 209.—FRED O. MCCOY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Armourdale Nn. 271.—WILLIAM HENRY WENTE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kaw No. 272.—JAMES A. SWAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Webb No. 275.—JESSE E. MCKINNEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cosmos No. 278.—HARRY MCGUIRE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Millbrook No. 281.—MICHAEL J. CREIGHTON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alpha No. 282.-—PRANK P. BAILEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 283.—REUBEN SHERWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Argonia No. 285.—MYRON W . AXTELL, M . , proxy for S. W^ and J. W. Lottis No. 286.—FRANK C. LIBBY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cyrus No. 288.—GEORGE B . SNIVELY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emerald No. 289.—JAMES D . EYMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. AV. Paradise No. 290.—CURTIS W . BURLIN, M . , proxy for S. W^ and J. W. , Bonlah No. 291.—WILLIAM S . MCKOWN, proxy for M., S. W. and , J. W. Glasco No. 292.—ORVIL F . BEARNES, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Glen Elder No. 201,.—THOMAS H . THOMASSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Apollo No. 297.—JOHN A. MCMAHON, proxy for M. and S. W.; J O H N E . GRIEST, proxy for J. W. Samaria No. 298.—ERNEST A. GAGLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cable No. 299.—SAMUEL P. BURLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W; Fargo No. 300.—PRANK A. SUMMERS, M . , proxy for S. W.; W I L LIAM E. WILSON,. J. W. Hamilton No. 301.—JOHN W . DAWSON, M ; , proxy for S. W.; W I L LIAM S. COLVIN, proxy for J. W.
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GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
275
Gove City No. 302.—LAWRENCE O . MAXWELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Albert Pike No. SOS.—RAYMOND S . LOVE, M . , proxy for J. W.; DOUGLAS S . NEWELL, S . W . Randall No. SOJ,.—CLARENCE J. FRYE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W . . Avon No. 305.—GEORGE M . JOHNSTON, proxy for BI., S. W. and J. W. St. Thomas No. 306.—HAL B . MCDOUGAL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kansas No. 307.—WILLIAM J. SCOTT, S . W . , proxy for M.; FRED M. THOMPSON, J. W. Alden No. 308.—TILGHMAN B . JETER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—WILLIAM C . DAUGHERTY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hancock No. 311.—FRANK J. LAUFER, M . ; CHARLES M . SNELL, S. W.; CLEVELAND WILLIAMS, J . W . Santa Fe No. 312.—JOSEPH T . MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Coolidge No. 316.—RAYMOND T . SHANSTROM, proxy for M.; OTTO C. CRAVEN, S . W . ; JOSEPH H . CONARD, proxy for J. W. Norcatur No. S17.—CHARLES F . MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vermillion No. 320.—ANTONIO D . LABBE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Goodland No. 321.—EDWARD N . NEWTON, M . ; CHARLES R . PETERSON, proxy for S. W.; FRANK H . ODELL, J. W. Ben Hur No. 322.—JOHN C. MCCARTY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Caney No. 321.—LELAND V. MONTGOMERY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. La Harpe No. 325.—WILLIAM A. ROSE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Horton No. 326.—EMRET L . ANDLER, M . ; ARTHUR R . BALES, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM R . ANDERSON, proxy for J. W. Hoyt No. 327.—JAMES W . CLELAND, S . W . , proxy for M.; BERYLE MARIS, proxy for J. W. La Crosse No. 330.—JOHN E . ATTWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hoisington No. 331.—WEBSTER J. LANGHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—HOWARD DKURY LAWTHER, M ; , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Allen No. 335.—JOHN D . GIBSON, proxy for M.; J O H N W . GIST, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Formosa No. SS6.—CHARLES E . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Frederick No. 337.—EDWARD A. COLBERG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Kincaid No. 338.—CHARLES N . CALDWELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
276
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Leoti No. 340.—WILLIAM C. DICKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Holyrood No. 343.—CENEK SEKAVEC, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ashlar No. 344.—JOSEPH A. MEYER, M., proxy for S. W.; JOSEPH B. NORMAN, J. W.
• Edna
No. 345.—ARTHUR W . GOODWIN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Moundridge No. 340.—PETER P. REGIER, . BI., proxy for S. W.; E R W I N J. BUEHLER, J. W.
Hoxie No. .?^«.—FLOYD A. SLOAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Horace No. 352.—CLIFFORD BARNES, M . , proxy for J. W. WARD LoBDELL, proxy for S. W. Marquette No. 353.—GLOVER C . YOWELL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Summerfield No. 354.—ROY A. CONARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wollsville No. 556'.—CHARLES W . WARREN, M . , proxy for J . W.; HARVEY 0 . HAGGARD, S . W .
Alta Vista No. 357.—LEONARD VVRIGLEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Sylvan Grove No. .159.—GT.ENIVJ r. P.ALE.NE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jennings No. 360.—JOHN V. REES, proxy for M., S. W. and 3. W. Geneseo No. 301.—BERT E . PORTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Powhattan No. 303.—LEE C. CHRISTENSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Valley Center No. 304.—T. TODD MCCLUGGAGE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Bonner Springs No. 360.—PERCY R ! C . LADD, M., proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM S. TWIST, J. W.
Plains No. 367.—JOHN W . RUSSEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Stohrville No. 368.—ALBERT D . SPARR, M . , proxy for S. W. and • J. W. Roger E. Sherman No. 36.9.—ROBERT A. DROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Maple Hill No. 370.—JAMES W . THOMPSON, proxy for M. and S. W.; HOWARD ADAMS, proxy for J. W.
Macksville
No. 371.—HAZEN
H . MINER, proxy for M. and J. W.;
SAMUEL G . . W I L E S , proxy for S. W.
Morrill No. 373.—CHARLES F . SWEEZEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. •Dwight No. 374.—NELS D . SWENSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Delavan No. 375.—J. FREDERIC MARTIN, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N D. HARKNESS, proxy for S. W. Grand View No. 376.—B. RALPH BOLINGER, M., proxy for J . W.; J A M E S E . TORRANCE, proxy for S. W.
Zenda No. 378.—RoY B. HARDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Buffalo No. 379.—O. FRANK PUCKETT, M., proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR PUCKETT, proxy for S. W. Grainfield No. 381.—IVAN W . SUTTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
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Wilscy No. 382.—CHAKLES W . AREND, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROGER C. TOMPKINS, proxy for J. W. McDonald No. SS3.—CHARLES A. BENKELMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Protection No. 38i.—FRED E . FOSTER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Piper No. 3S5.—JAMES T . NEWTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Spearville No. 388.—GLEN H. JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Natoma No. 390.—JOHN W . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lindsborg No. 397.—WALTER A. LUNDSTROM, proxy for M. and J . W.; ARTHUR C . PALEN, proxy for S. W.
Hepler No. 398.—ROBERT F . FRAILEY, M., proxy for S. W. -and J. W. Mullinvillc No. 399.—JOSEPH H. GINGRASS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Melody, No. .^OO.^RICHARD C. MARCELL, proxy for M.; ARTHUR W .
HiLDiNG, proxy for S. W.; MILLER C . MORGAN, J. W. Benedict No. kOS.—HARRY L . ORENDORFF, proxy for M. and S. W.; GEORGE H . TEMPLEMAN, proxy for J . W.
Saint Francis No. UOU-—ABRAM RIDDELI., M., proxy for S-. W. and J. W. Kensington No. U05.—ALBERT PEER,' M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hugoton No. UOG.—MERTON E . HAMBY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. •Scranton No. U07.—HARRY W . WHITLATCH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Arma No. UOS.—WILLIAM BEVERIDGE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Haviland No: U09.—HENRY T . GIFFORD, M . , proxy for S. W.; BAYARD J. LONG, proxy for J. W. Ensign No. U13.—WILLIAM G. DAVIS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Morland No. UlU.—OWEN A. HUNSICKER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Perry No. U15.—ARTHUR C. ELSWICK, M . ; WILLIAM E . CAIN, proxy for S. W.; CLARENCE G . HART, J. W . King David No. U16.—HARRY. L. GRIGGS, M . ; FRANK M . CLARK, S . W.; EDWARD L . BRITTON, proxy for J. W.
Sharon Springs No. U17.—HUGO E . NELSON, M . ; VQLNEY M . BORST, S. W.; CHARLES HUNT, proxy for J . W.
Codell No. 418.—WALTER
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RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present , : P a s t Elective Grand Officers present .'...... P a s t Masters present (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.) Representatives of Lodges '. (Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand OfBcers, 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..!
18 11 191 444 40 704 52
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Fraternally submitted, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, HARRY E . PEACH, HOMER C . V A N HORN, WILLIAM H . POWELL,
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—ROBERT
TREAT PAYNE, NO. 297, Ellis; W I L -
LIAM H. POWELL, N O . 416, Chanute;
HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12,
Emporia; HOMER C. VAN HORN, NO. 167, Larned; 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, N O . 2, Leavenworth; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, NO. 272, Kansas City. On Finance and Property.—CHARLES A. LOUCKS, N O . 289, Lakin; MOSES H . COLE, NO. 206, Harper; CHARLES N . FOWIJ;R, N O . 246, (residence, Hutchinson) ; ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (address, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville. On Jtirisp^-udence. — RICHARD E . BIRD, N O . 303, Wichita; ELRICK C. COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; WILLIAM L . HUGGINS, NO. 12, (address, Topeka) ; JOHN M . PLEASANT, N O . 97, El Dorado; J O H N M. KiNKEL, No.. 140, (address, Topeka). On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—WILLIAM H . TESTER, No. 102, Coffeyville; WILLIAM G. KELLEY, No. 326, Horton; GUY L . .HuRSH, No. 42, (address, Topeka). On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—ELMER
K . WILSON, NO. 51, Topeka.
F . STRAIN, NO. 51, Topeka.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. M.\ W.'. OWEN J. WOOD delivered the following address, which was, on motion of M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the Moat Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: MY DEAR BRETHREN: It is with personal pleasure that I extend to you a cordial welcome to the Sixty-fourth Annual Communication of the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, and to pledge to you a most hearty and fraternal greeting. During the last twelve months, questions of great moment and vital importance to a.stricken world, including economic and industrial unrest, have been uppermost in the minds of all thinking men, and have demanded the careful consideration of those to whom they have been submitted for a correct and definite snliitinn. These questions have arisen mainly as a result of the most terrible and brutal war the world has ever known, and will require patient study and profound thought to justly and correctly determine them, but in the end when settled may we hope that law and order will prevail, all wrongs be righted and the demands of justice fully satisfied. We as members of this great confraternity are deeply concerned in a just and righteous determination of all â&#x20AC;˘existing controversies, and the spirit and fundamental principles of Masonry will play an important part in the final adjustment and settlement. â&#x20AC;˘ ' We have assembled in our Annual Communication to render a true and correct report of our stewardship during the year that is . gone, consider questions of moment to the Craft and make suitable provisions for the future. While, during the year, our present and past official circle, with a single exception, has been graciously spared, seven hundred and two, (the greatest number in any year within the history of the Grand Lodge), of our brethren have been called from time to Eternity, some in the.bloom of early manhood, others in middle age .and yet others in the afternoon of life. They were just and upright Masons, manly men and died in the hope of a glorious :immortality. Among this number was our distinguished and well beloved M.'. W-'. Brother GEORGE C. KENYO^', who served the Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1889, and for years was a regular attendant upon its Annual Communications. He was well versed in Masonic Haws, customs and usages, and enjoyed the confidence of his
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brethren. He died at Seattle, in the State of Washington, on April 13, 1919. To those of our Craftsmen who have passed to the Great Beyond during the year, the Committee on Necrology will submit a suitable memorial. In compliance with our laws and usual custom, I now submit for your approval or disapproval a review of the work of the year just closed. POSTPONEMENT OF ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
In view of the influenza epidemic prevalent in Kansas, which appeared to be quite severe in the City of Topeka and increasing rapidly, the Board of Health of the City on February 10, 1920, issued a closing order, which by its terms prohibited all public meetings frorii being held within the City, until the order was modified or rescinded. Under the provisions of this order it would have been,unlawful to hold the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in Topeka during the time the order was in force. Your Grand Master had a conference with the City Physician and Mayor of the City in regard to this matter, and was informed that it would be contrary to the plain provisions of the closing order to hold the Communication while it was in force and effect, and vouchsafed no assurance that the order would be modified or rescinded in time to permit the Communication to be held, at the appointed time. In company with the Grand Secretary, your Grand Master had an interview with the Secretary of the State Board of Health, in which the influenza situation was thoroughly canvassed, and a s a result was advised by that official that great danger of spreading the disease would occur and in all probability much sickness and suffering ensue and death result should the Communication be held in view of existing conditions. It was further suggested that the advisability of issuing a state wide closing order was being seriously considered by the State Board of Health, and if issued, no public meetings would be permitted in the state during the time such order was effective. In view, therefore, of existing conditions which appeared to be serious and threatening, and in order to take every possible precaution to safeguard and prevent the spread of this dread epidemic,, and to loyally comply with orders issued by constituted authority, your Grand Master could do no less in this pressing emergency than to .postpone the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge until the crisis had passed. An order was therefore made postponing the Communication from February 18 and 19 to March 17 and 18, 1920, no other change
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in the original program being made, and due notice thereof was accordingly given to all concerned. In making the change in the date of holding the Annual Communication your Grand Master was actuated solely by a desire to comply fully with orders issued by legal authority, also to conserve and protect the well being of the Craft, and in the interests of humanity. INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS.
When the Grand Officers were installed at the close of the last Annual Communication, three of the appointive officers were not present, hence, were not installed. These were: Brother OTTO R . SOUDERS, Grand .Junior Deacon. Brother CLARENCE J. WELLS, Grand Senior Steward. Brother WILLIAM A. THOMPSON; Grand Sword Bearer. Acting under special dispensations issued to the respective District Deputies in whose Districts the brethren resided. Brother WILLIAM A. THOMPSON was installed at a Stated Communication of Kansas Lodge .No. 307 on March 5, 1919, by R.'. W-'. JACOB P. SCOTT, Sruliicr CijAKjyiNi;^ J. "VVI^IJIJS al a otateu ^communication oi Wellington Lodge No. 150 on March 10, 1919, by R.'. W.'. LuciAN L. CONSTANT, and Brother OTTO R . SOUDERS a t a Stated Communi-
cation of Wichita Lodge No. 99 on April 7, 1919, by R.'- W-'. CLIFFORD O . AVEY, and in due time proper reports were made with respect thereto. GRAND ORATOR.
It is with pleasure that I announce t h a t Brother ROUSSEAU A, BuRCH of Salina Lodge No. 60, and one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Kansas, has been selected to deliver the oration at this Annual Communication. Having enjoyed a personal acquaintance with Brother BuRCH for a number of years, and knowing his high attainments as a jurist, scholar and writer, I bespeak for him an attentive hearing and for you an entertaining and instructive address. CORNER-STONES.
On November 5, 1919, it was my privilege and pleasure to perform the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new High School building in the City of Beloit, Kansas. The day was. an ideal one and a large number of the brethren, citizens of the city and surrounding country were in attendance, including the entire membership of the public school children, who took part in the procession and rendered a program before the ceremony ol laying the corner-stone took place. As an evidence of the interest taken by the citizens in the event general business in the city was
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suspended during the ceremony. The High School building will, when completed, be a beautiful structure and well adapted for the intended purposes. The oration was delivered by Brother HARRY L. KENT, Associate Professor of Education at the Kansas State Agricultural College and Vocational Director for the State of Kansas, and a member of Hays Lodge No. 195, located at Hays, Kansas. The oration was along educational lines and was highly appreciated by all who were present. DEDICATIONS.
On April 25, 1919, your Grand Master had the honor and pleasure of dedicating the beautiful Masonic Temple at Chanute, Kansas. It was erected jointly by King David Lodge No. 416, Chanute Chapter No. 21, R. A. M., and Teiriple Commandery No. 44, Knights Templar. It was my good fortune two years earlier, acting under a special commission, to constitute, consecrate and dedicate King David Lodge, and a year subsequent, acting under like authority, to lay the foundation stone of this Temple. This added greatly to the pleasure of being permitted to perform the dedicatory ceremony. The services were public and a large number of the bretHren, their families and friends were present. The Temple is well adapted for the purposes for which it was erected, is nicely arranged, furnished and decorated. It is truly modern in all respects and of ample dimensions to serve the Craft for years to come. The oration was delivered by M.'. W.'- Brother ELRICK C . COLE, Past Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, who was at his best, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were privileged to be present. On January 29, 1920, I issued a commission to W-'- Brother WILLIAM E . CAIN, authorizing him as Special Deputy Grand Master, to dedicate the new Masonic Hall at Perry, Kansas, erected by Perry Lodge No. 415. The duties were duly performed and a prompt report made. â&#x20AC;˘ . JUDGES CONSTITUTED.
One charter was authorized at the last Annual Communication, it being granted to Republic Lodge No. 123, located at Republic, Kansas. On March 13, 1919, a commission was issued to W.'. J O H N H . SANDELL, Special Deputy Grand Master, authorizing him to constitute, consecrate and dedicate this Lodge. The duty was performed and a proper return made in due time with respect thereto. CHARTERS SURRENDERED.
The members of Star Lodge No. 69 at Hanover, having fully cbrhplied with Section 3 of Article VII of the Constitution of the
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Grand Lodge, at a Stated Communication of the Lodge held on December 30, 1919, upon a formal vote unanimously adopted a resolution to surrender its charter. A proper certificate of the proceedings was transmitted to me and on May 9, 1919, I issued an edict of dissolution, declaring the charter surrendered and commissioned W-'- AUGUST JAEDICKE, Jr., to collect and transmit to the Grand Secretary the charter, jewels, furniture, records, funds, and other property of the Lodge, and to make due return to the Grand Master as soon as the order was executed. The. duty waspromptly performed and its requirements, fully complied with. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
On J u n e 12, 1919, I issued Letters of Dispensation authorizing the formation of a lodge a t Altamont to be known as Altamont Lodge U. D. located at Altamont, Labette County, naming therein as officers WILLIAM A. ROLLER, Master, CLAUDE A. PAYNE, Senior
Warden, and EARLE J. RIGHEY, Junior Warden. The Lodge was promptly formed, proceeded to receive petitions and transact the business for which authority was given, and was well established in tl'ic Tirvjik. 11, was niceiy equipped with the necessary paraphernalia and lodge furniture, when on t h e evening of August 3, 1919, the hall with its contents, including its records, with the exception of the minutes, was entirely destroyed by fire. There was no available hall to be secured, hence the conferring of the degrees was abandoned. Meetings however were occasionally held in offices of the members and the ordinary business transacted. Arrangements have now been made for the purchase and remodeling of a building and when completed the conferral of the degrees will be resumed on the accepted candidates. The officers of this Lodge a r e proficient and the members enthusiastic and greatly attached to the principles of Masonry, and I predict for the Lodge a bright future. On J a n u a r y 5, 1920, I Issued Letters of Dispensation to form Delia Lodge U. D.,' located a t Delia, Jackson County, Kansas, naming WILLIAM H . GARDNER, Master, ADOLPH E . MACHA, Senior
Warden and FBED KELLER, Junior Warden. The Lodge was promptly formed but the Letters of Dispensation will expire on March 18, 1920, the same being issued too late to enable returns to be made a t this Communication. I am fully persuaded, however, that the incoming Grand Master will take pleasure in extending the Letters of Dispensation until December 31st of the present year, thus giving the members of the Lodge ample opportunity to demonstrate their ability to maintain the Lodge and to become proficient in the work. On February 5, 1920, I issued Letters of Dispensation to form Lecompton Lodge U. D., located in the City of Lecompton, Douglas
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County, naming EMERSON B . WELLS, Master, J O H N M . TAYLOR,
Senior Warden, CHARLES A. MIGLARIO, Junior Warden. These Letters of Dispensation will expire March 18, 1920, and like the one issued to Delia Lodge U. D., was issued too late to make returns at this Communication. I trust, however, that the incoming Grand Master will take pleasure in taking the same action with respect to this Lodge as to Delia Lodge U. D. The officers named in the Letters of Dispensation last above mentioned, a r e enthusiastic and appear to be familiar with and proficient in their work, and I am convinced.that in time they will demonstrate their ability to maintain the Lodge in a successful manner. PIPER LODGE NO. 385.
At the last Annual Communication the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. in its report submitted to the incoming Grand Master, the question of the advisability of arresting the charter of Piper Lodge No. 385, located a t Piper, Kansas, on account of the Lodge failing to submit its report for the year 1918, to the Grand Secretary within the statutory time, and also for failing to pay its Grand Lodge dues on or before January 20th of. that year. The report, including the reference to this matter, was adopted by the Grand Lodge. Your Grand Master has given this matter attention and has conferred personally with the Master and Wardens of the Lodge with respect thereto, also by communications with those officers and the District Deputy Grand Master. The failure to comply with the requirements of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge in the particulars above mentioned appears to have been on account of the seeming neglect on the part of the then Secretary of the Lodge. A change has been made in that officer and there seems to be no cause for a like complaint during the past year. The Lodge has made timely report and paid in full the dues to the Grand Lodge for the year 1919, and is therefore entitled to representation at this Annual Comrhunication. It has received a number of petitions for the Mysteries and has performed considerable work, and its officers, while not as proficient as would seem desirable, are enthusiastic and consistent Masons, and are endeavoring to build up the Lodge. They a r e also making arrangements looking to the securing of better quarters, with reasonable prospects of success,-and during the past year the Lodge has paid in full the balance due from it to the rebuilding fund of the Kansas Masonic Home. In view of the facts as they appear, your Grand Master is fully persuaded that the charter should not be arrested. EDICTS.
Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, located at Santa Fe, Kansas, having made an application to the Grand Master in due form, for per-
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mission and authority to remove the Lodge from Santa Fe, the place of its location, to Sublette, Kansas, the same being within the limits of its territorial jurisdiction, and it appearing that at a Stated Communication of the Lodge, held on December 13, 1919, a proposition for such removal was duly submitted to the members thereof, notice of the same having been duly given at a former Stated Communication, and all of the resident members notified, and more than two-thirds of all of the members present agreeing and consenting thereto, and the Lodge whose jurisdiction was infringed thereby having given its consent and permission, and the provisions of Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge having been fully complied with, on December 20, 1919, I issued an edict permitting and authorizing the Lodge to remove its charter and all property of whatsoever kind belonging to it from.Santa Fe to Sublette, and to make due return to the Grand Master of compliance therewith. The provisions of the edict were fully complied with, the return showing that the change of place of holding the Lodge was made on the 23rd day of January, 1920. While many questions have arisen during the year concerning Masonic jurisprudence and proper procedure in given cases, they have been local in their application, hence no new decisions of a general nature have been made, and therefore none are reported for your consideration. The questions submitted have been in a measure complex and often times perplexing, but a ready solution has been found in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and approved decisions. The Craft, generally speaking, has become familiar with the laws of Masonry as they exist and it is pleasing to note that there no longer exist many controversies concerning its application. VISITATIONS.
During the year I have been the recipient of many fraternal invitations to make official visitations. A nurnber of these were accepted, but on account of business engagements, lack of time, opportunity, existing environments and conditions over which I had no control, I was of necessity obliged to decline many of them, much to my regret. It was my good fortune and great pleasure, however, to visit a goodly number of the Lodges and to attend many of the District Meetings. At a l l o f these your Grand Master was received and greeted according to the prescribed rules and regulations of the Orderi ; .. ;,â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘
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I shall not attempt to mention all of the Lodges and District Meetings visited, but may with propriety say that among them I officially visited all of the Lodges in Topeka, making my first visit to Siloam Lodge No. 225, my home Lodge, and on the occasion of this visit I was presented with a beautiful gavel, which I have today used for the first time. My reception and greetings on the occasions of all my official visitations were of the most cordial and fraternal nature, and will long be remembered and cherished as bright spots in my memory. LECTURERS.
Early in the year I issued commissions as Lecturers to the following named brethren: W.". HARVEY O . DAVIS of Anthony Lodge No. 200. W-'. STANFORD M . SMART of Zenda Lodge No. 378.
The duties of the Lecturers being to instruct the Craft in the adopted work of this Grand Jurisdiction, and also other special work assigned to them fi-om time to time by the Grand Master. They are expected to attend District Meetings as authorized instructors and render such service in that behalf as may be required. They are each proficient ritualists in the authorized work and have been of Invaluable service to the brethren. Much of the proficiency shown by the Lodges at the District Meetings is largely the result of the efforts of these Lecturers. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
I have commissioned during the year as Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, on the recommendations of the Grand Masters of sister jurisdictions, the following named brethren: Ireland, RICHARD WALSH, Dublin. Nebraska, HENRY H . HEILER, Hastings.
New Jersey, ARTHUR POTTERTON, Jersey City. New York, SIDNEY MORSE, Petersburg.
Prince Edward Island, WILLIAM G . MCDONALD, Montague. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Soon after the close of our last Annual Communication, I issued commissions to the District Deputy Grand Masters whose names appear in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for the year 1919. However, during the year, on account of the death of one of the District Deputies, and the removal of two others from their districts, I issued commissions to fill these vacancies to the following named brethren: District No. 5, VERNON T . NICHOLSON, Spring Hill. District No. 51, CLIFTON A. SPENCER, Oakley. District No. 71, SAMUEL H . ALEXANDER, Colby..
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Your- Grand Master cannot too strongly commend the District Deputy system. In its operation it necessarily is helpful and essential to the orderly transaction of business with the Lodges. It relieves the Grand Master from much detail work and also constantly keeps him in close touch with the condition of each Lodge. The present District Deputies have discharged their duties faithfully and .consistently, and have ever been prompt, kind and courteous in all matters upon which information was requested. They have, with comparatively few exceptions, officially visited all Lodges in their respective districts, attended and presided over District Meetings and made prompt reports in all matters connected with their official positions. They have been of invaluable service in matters difficult for the Grand Master to give his personal attention to, and have in all cases produced good results. I desire to express my most sincere and grateful thanks to each District Deputy for the very many fraternal courtesies extended and the substantial assistance at all times given. DISPENSATIONS.
During the year I have received many requests for special dispensations and have followed the course adopted by my predecessors in acting on them. I have consistently refused to issue dispensations in the following cases: To receive and act upon petitions at Special Communications of the Lodge; to waive the statutory time for the conferral of the degrees, where the sole . reason given therefor was to enable a brother to petition for the advanced degrees in Masonry; to authorize the reception of petitions and the conferral of degrees upon candidates who were physically disqualified, the disqualification clearly appearing in each case. I have issued special dispensations for the following purposes, good reasons therefor appearing: To elect and install officers to' fill vacancies occasioned by death or removal; to elect and install officers out of time, for which no charge is made; to confer one or more degrees in less than the statutory time, but in every such case the brother was required to pass the usual examination as to his proficiency in Open Lodge before being advanced, and in case the dispensation covered more than one degree to be conferred, only one degree was to be conferred in a day. There were one hundred and twenty-six dispensations authorizing the conferral of the degrees of Masonry, waiving the statutory time, for which the prescribed fee of $5.00 was charged, which amounted to the sum of $630.00, and has been turned over to the Grand Secretary. There were a number of dispensations authorizing the conferral of degrees waiving the statutory time issued before, but not returned until after the books for the year had been closed. In all such cases, as soon as
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they have been received, with-the fee accompanying the same, they have been delivered to the Grand Secretary. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
With comparatively few exceptions all of the District Meetings were held. The meetings not held were on account of climatic conditions and other circumstances which conld not be guarded against. From the reports received from the District Deputy Grand Masters it appears t h a t these meetings in the main were well attended and much good resulted. At each of them one of the Grand Lecturers was in attendance and gave timely instruction t o the brethren with respect to the adopted work of this jurisdiction. Your Grand Master approves and commends the system of district meetings. They have resulted in much good to the Craft generally, and are a means of bringing the brethren in closer relations to each other, in addition to the benefits to be derived therefrom. The District Deputy Grand Masters and a Lecturer have been always in attendance, but it impresses your Grand Master that it would be advisable for one or more of the Grand Officers to be in attendance. This would have a tendency to stimulate the brethren to greater activity, and I am persuaded that much good would result. Your Grand Master has attended a number of the meetings and from the experience thus obtained has reached the conclusion that arrangements should be made for the attendance of at least one of the Grand Officers at these meetings. DISCIPLINE.
In November last your Grand Master received a communication from the Grand Secretary with the advice that a number of the Lodges had violated the provisions of the Constitution and Laws of Masonry by conferring the degrees in less than the statutory period, and in two instances had conferred the degrees on Sunday. Immediately upon receiving this information, I addressed a letter to the Master of each of the Lodges with respect thereto, and asked for a full and complete explanation. A prompt reply was received to this inquiry, in a general way expressing great surprise that the laws in that particular had been violated, but upon inquiry and examination of the records had found that it resulted from a miscalculation in the time. In most if not all of the cases the degrees were conferred one day sooner than they should have been conferred under the provisions of the Constitution; that there was no intention to violate any of the provisions of Masonic law, regretting the violation of the plain provisions of the Constitution, and promising that greater care would be taken in the future with respect to this matter.
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In regard to conferral of the degrees on Sunday, it appears from the letters received from the Masters of the Lodges involved, that careful examination of the Constitution and laws failed to disclose any prohibition against performing such-work on Sunday, and that careful consideration was given to the subject before the conferral of the degrees. They regretted exceedingly that a violation of the laws had occurred, promising that hereafter no degrees would be conferred on Sunday. The By-Laws of the Grand- Lodge with respect to this matter were amended in 1916, and in substance provided that no Masonic ceremonies of any kind should be held or conducted on Sunday, except funeral ceremonies and celebration of St. John's Day. This amendment was soon after its adoption printed and transmitted by the Grand Secretary to the Secretaries of all the Lodges in the State, with directions to post it at the proper place in the Kansas Laws of Masonry. This manifestly was not done in the two instances above mentioned, hence no provision prohibiting the ceremony of conferring degrees was to be found among the By-Laws. The explanations given by the Masters of the Lodges being deemed suflBcient in view of the facts and circumstances, your Grand Master concluded not to suspend the charters as a matter of discipline. CONDITION OF T H E ORDER.'
It will be noted by reference to the report of the Grand Secret a r y that the Fraternity is in a flourishing and satisfactory condition. The past year was a record in so far as the increase in membership is concerned. The total membership on December 31, 1918, was 51,202. During the year just closed there was a net increase in membership of 4,370, making a total membership on December 31, 1919, of 55,572. The increase has been quite evenly divided over the state, although in the larger cities the proportion has been greater. Never before in the history of the Grand Lodge has there been such a net increase in the membership, and it is a source of much gratification. From reports received from the District Deputy Grand Masters, all Lodges; with few exceptions, appear to be in a flourishing condition in all respects, and that peace and harmony prevail among the members. The general character of the work is commendable and the members enthusiastic and alive to the best interests of the Order. FRATERNAL RELATIONS.
The relations existing with our sister jurisdictions are most harmonious, cordial and friendly. During the year many courtesies have been exchanged in the conferral of degrees as a matter of courtesy, each jurisdiction being willing and anxious to be of
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service in that behalf. In this particular one jurisdiction, however, has refused to extend the courtesy of conferring degrees upon the request of a sister jurisdiction. This being the Grand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania. Your Grand Master, on the application of one of the Lodges in this jurisdiction, requested the Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania to authorize a Lodge in that Grand Jurisdiction to confer the degrees on a brother as a matter of courtesy to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In declining to comply with the request, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania wrote a very fraternal and courteous letter, explaining that on account of the organic law of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania forbidding such action and removing from the Grand Master any â&#x20AC;˘ authority in that behalf, he was unable to comply with the reasonable request made, much regretting his inability to do so. That by reason of the provisions of the laws of that jurisdiction, he was prohibited from authorizing the conferral of the degrees as a courtesy, or in requesting other Grand Jurisdictions to perform like services. In other instances, which have been many, the requests have been mutual, and have been promptly complied with. MASONIC HOME.
During the last Annual Communication the Grand Lodge dedicated the Kansas Masonic Home, the Grand Officers officiating. At that time four of the units were completed and partially furnished. The foundation of the fifth, the Girls' Cottage, was laid, and subsequent thereto was completed, and on the 14th day of May, 1919, was dedicated by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Grand Officers officiating. There was an unusually large attendance a t the dedicatory service, and a beautiful ceremony observed, at the conclusion of which the Grand Matron, Mrs. MATTIE DAVIS, presented the Cottage to the- Kansas Masonic
Home Board, addressing Miss EMMA VIETS, Vice-President and Director of the Kansas Masonc Home, as follows: "As Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas, I have the honor' to present to you as Vice-President of the Board of Directors, and through you to the Kansas Masonic Home, W^ichita, Kansas, all right, title and interest of the Order of the Eastern Star of Kansas, . in and to the O. E. S. Cottage. Girls' Building, of the Kansas Masonic Home. It has been a blessed privilege for our Order to assist our brother Masons in erecting this beautiful home. While for business purposes I present the Eastern Star Cottage to you, 1 do not give to you our interest in it nor the privilege which we will always retain in assisting and providing happiness and comfort for our Home family."
Miss ViETS accepted the building with a suitable response for and on behalf of the Masonic Home Board, and expressed grateful appreciation of the gift.
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The erection of the Girls' Cottage completed the Masonic Home buildings, and the expense of erecting this cottage was met by the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and its subordinate chapters. In addition to the erection of this cottage the Order of the Eastern Star completely furnished it, as it did also a number of the rooms in the Home proper, and has been a source of valuable assistance in the erection, maintenance and operation of the Home. Much credit is due to the Grand Matron, Mrs. MATTIE DAVIS, Miss E M M A VIETS, the representative of the Order of-the
Eastern Star on the Home Board, Brother ELMER S . NANCE, Grand Patron, and Mrs. BELLA BENNETT, Grand- Secretary, and others who might with propriety be mentioned, for the efforts put forth, the sacrifices made and the energy displayed, not only in the erection of the Girls' Cottage, but the furnishing of the rooms in the Home, and in other matters connected therewith. The Order of the Eastern Star has been a valuable auxiliary to the Masons in Kansas in the rebuilding and furnishing of the Home, and it is ~with great pleasure t h a t I express to the Order of the Eastern S t a r the grateful acknowledgment of the Home Board and the Masons of Kansas for their untiring labors, zeal and assistance in the great work thus performed in connection with the Home. The present membership of the Home, not including attendants, is 117, divided as follows: Men 29, Women 23, Boys 38, Girls 27. They constitute one great happy family, among whom harmony prevails. On the 16th day of July, 1919, Brother D. P. and Mrs. BURDICK having resigned as Superintendent and Matron, Brother W. D. S N E L L and Mrs. SNELL were elected Superintendent and Matron, and on August 15, 1919, took charge and entered upon the duties of their positions, and at the meeting held on January i7th last, were re-elected for another year. The Home is in good condition, well equipped arid managed. The expense of erecting it has been paid in full, the Board being obliged to use a portion of the general fund on account of a number of the Lodges being delinquent in the apportionment to the rebuilding fund, but as soon as these delinquencies are made good, the amount thus taken from the general fund will be returned. Your Grand Master will not in detail go into the question of finances as that matter will be fully covered by the report of M.'. W.'. Brother THOMAS G. FITCH, Secretary of the Home Board. There is one matter, however, to which I desire to direct your attention. The Home is not an institution but a home in the most comprehensive sense of the term. It belongs to the Masons of Kansas, and is for them to suppoi-t and maintain. It is not only a credit, but an honor and an enduring monument to the Fraternity, and should receive from every Mason in Kansas loyal and consistent
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support. There is a fund, among others, now being added to annually, called an "Endowment Fund," which on the 1st day of January, 1920, amounted to the sum of $46,911.86, having increased in the neighborhood of $10,000.00 within the year just prior thereto. Charitably inclined brethren are from time to time adding to the amount of this fund, the principal of which is not used, but invested in safe and approved securities, the interest of which only is used for the maintenance of the Home. As this fund and the interest derived therefrom increases, correspondingly the per capita of the Fraternity will decrease. It is therefore of the utmost importance that this fund be increased as rapidly and to as large an amount as possible. Let your Grand Master suggest that those of you who must necessarily have a deep and abiding interest in the welfare of the Home, when you are arranging for a final disposition of your means and possessions, and in that hour when you are transacting this most important matter of your life, that you call to mind the Home, its demands, its necessities and its requirements, and.make a bequest to the Endowment Fund. By so doing you will assist in providing for your brother, less fortunate, his widow and orphans, and at the same time greatly assist our greatest Masonic charity. With a constant increase in the membership there is a corresponding increase in expenses. The estimated expenses of maintaining the Home foi: the year 1920, will exceed the estimated revenues by several thousand dollars, and it will be necessary to make some provision therefor. The high cost of living, and the increase in the number of attendants with higher wages, are largely responsible for this condition, but these expenses must be provided for, and I am fully persuaded that the Craft will meet the emergency willingly and cheerfully. In view of this urgent necessity, your Grand Master recommends that a. donation of $10,000.00 be made to the Home at this Communication. MASONIC HOME REBUILDING FUND.
At the close of the last Annual Communication there was a balance due from various Lodges to the rebuilding fund of the Kansas Masonic Home, the sum of $10,819.15. Since that time there has been collected, up to the time the books closed on January 22, 1920, the sum of $7,137.60, which includes $155.70 contributed by Lodges which had already paid their full apportionment, leaving a balance of $3,837.25. Your Grand Master has communicated with the delinquent Lodges with respect to the balance due, and has been assured, without an exception, that the amount apportioned to each Lodge will in time be paid, and regretting sincerely that the amount had not been liquidated sooner. In no case has your Grand Master received a communication in which a refusal to
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pay the amount has been made. In addition to communications " with Lodges with respect to this matter, your Grand Master took the subject matter u p with the District Deputies and received from them valuable assistance. All things considered there has been reasonable success, in view of the existing conditions, in receiving as much as h a s been paid during the year. In many cases on account of local conditions, where the Lodges became involved financially, it was impossible to make good the apportionment during this year, but positive assurance has been made that the amount eventually will be paid in full. At the last Communication this matter was referred to a special committee, and after having fully canvassed t h e situation made a comprehensive report but recommended no drastic action with respect to the collection of the balance. Prom t h e information received and from the assurances made, I am persuaded that it will not be necessary for the Grand Lodge to take any further action concerning this matter, but that it be referred to the incoming Grand Master, who I am satisfied during the coming year will be able to collect the greater part, if not all the balance. The amount still due from the Lodges on this apportionment t o the rebuilding of the Home, is as follows: A'o.
1 37 57 61 71 81 82 92 100 121 124 143 183 210 214 216 224 228 245 257 287 307 .
Location.
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Junction City Paola Coyville LaCygne Baxter Springs New Albany Neosho Falls Devon Columbus Toronto Pawnee Station Minneapolis Gaylord Fulton ; Simpson Hiattville Williamsburg Esbon Moran Westmoreland Lebanon Heiington
Apportionment.
Ainoimt Paid. Balance Due.
.â&#x20AC;˘.....$932 40 597 60 198 00 205 20 334 80 133 20 97 20 194 40 482 40 298 80 93 60 428 40 ! 280 80 . 158 40 162 00 68 40 266 40 144 00 266 40 277 20 349 20 ,... 705 60
$618 50 . $313 90 397 10 200 50 198 00 106 95 98 25 167 50 167 30 44 80 . 88 40 97 20 100 00 94 40 136 30 346 10 50 00 248 80 50 00 43 60 137 00 291 40 175 00 105 80 158 40 48 00 114 00 49 00 19 40 266 40 82 50 61 50 98 80 167 60 168 20 109 00 62 00 287 20 345 50 360 10
CONCLUSION.
The record of the essential and material portion of the work of the year is before you, and in a few short hours the duties and responsibilities of the high and exalted office to which you elected me a year ago will be entrusted to another. I am devoutly thank-
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ful to the Craft for . the confidence reposed in me, and have endeavored to discharge my duty to the best of my ability. Whether I have succeeded in this behalf remains for you to say. It has been a year of service, often times under difficulties, but I have enjoyed the work. It has placed me in direct communication with men possessing sturdy manhood and high attainments. It has brought to me happy occasions and cherished memories, which will be a source of consolation in the years that may yet be mine. My associate officers have ever been helpful and considerate, r e a d y and willing to lend a helping hand, and between us has grown strong friendships and good fellowships. To R-'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, I wish especially to extend my most profound thanks. It has been my good fortune to enjoy his friendship for years, but during the past twelve months he has been to me a constant source of information, counsel and assistance, which I have greatly appreciated. It is a high honor for one to be in a position to be of service to his fellowmah, and if I may know that my service has helped someone, if my conduct, acts and demeanor have been such as to merit your approbation, if my labors have been satisfactory to you, if I have been the means of helping some brother to bear his burden of sorrow and cheer him on the pathway of life, if I may be remembered as one whose labors were not wholly in vain, and as one who has endeavored honestly and conscientiously to do his duty, I shall indeed be happy and content. Fraternally submitted, OWEN J. WOOD, Grand Master.
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer, submitted his report which, on motion of W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas: T h e following r e p o r t of the- r e c e i p t s a n d d i s b u r s e m e n t s of G r a n d L o d g e f u n d s is f r a t e r n a l l y s u b m i t t e d : L A W R E N C E , K A N S A S , F e b r u a r y 1, 1920.
W . F . M A R C H , Grand In
accoiint
Treasurer, ivith
the
M . ' . W . ' - G R A N D LODGE O F K A N S A S .
GENERAL F U N D .
1919. Receipts. F e b . 1.—Balance on h a n d .$31,312 43 F e b . 6.—Received from G r a n d Secretai'y. 301 00 F e b . 6.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . 9 68 F e b . 6.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . 66 00 F e b . 21.—Received from G r a n d Secretary-. 90 00 F e b . 21.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . .. 2,701 15 F e b . 24.—Received from G r a n d Secretary.-. 64 00 F'eb. 2.5.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 20 00 F e b . 26.—Received from G r a n d Secretary... 174 00 F e b . 27.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 87 50 Mch. 10.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 714 85 Mch. 11.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 246 00 Mch. 13.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 2 1 00 Mch. 13.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 131 00 Mch. 18.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 51 00 Mch. 22.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 5 00 Mch. 22.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 60 00 Mch. 22.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 22 00 Mch. 27.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 10 00 Mch. 31.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 114 00 A p r . 10.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 20 00 A p r . 12.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . . 93 OO A p r . 15.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 20 00 A p r . 19.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 100 00 A p r . 25.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y 20 00 A p r . 25.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 66 00 A p r . 29.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 5 00 M a y 3.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 69 00 M a y 6.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 235 40 M a y 13.—Received f r o m G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 50 00 M a y 14.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 33 65 M a y 15.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 87 00 M a y 24.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 21 8 3 M a y 26.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y 3 00 M a y 26.—Received .from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 171 30 M a y 27.—Received from G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . 5 00
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.
May 28.—Received May 29.—Received June 5.—Received June 16.—Received June 16.—Received June 20.—Received June 23.—Received July 3.^Received July 3.—Received July 9.—Received July 9.—Received July 10.—Received July 16.—Received July 26.—Received July 31.—Received July 31.—Received Aug. 29.—Received Aug. 29.—Received Sept. 16.—Received Sept. 24.—Received Sept. 24.—Received Oct. 16.—Received Oct. 16.—Received Oct. 21.—Received Oct. 30.—Received Oct. 30.—Received Nov. 7.—Received .Nov. 9.—Received Nov. 24.—Received Nov. 24.—Received ;Nov. 28.—Received Dec. 3.—Received .Dec. 8.—Received Dec. 10.—Received Dec. 12.—Received Dec. 13.—Received .Dec. 19.—Received Dec. 19.—Received )Dec. 22.—Received Dec. 24.—Received Dec. 26.—Received Dec. 27.—Received Dec. 30.—Received 1920. .Jan. 2.—Received ,Jan. 3.—Received Jan. 3.—Received .Jan. 4.—Received Jan. 5.—Received Jan. 6.—Received Jan. 8.—Received Jan. 8.—Received . Jan. 8.—Received Jan. 9.—Received Jan. 10.—Received -Jan. 12.—Received ,Jan. 13.—Received
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from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand GrandGrand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Secretary... 20 00 Secretary.... 27 00 Secretary.... 5 00 Secretary.... 20 00 Secretary....^ 10 00 Secretary.... 12 00 Secretary.... 100 00 Secretary.... 15 20 Secretary.... 20 00 Secretary.... 1 50 Secretary.... 1,047 50 Secretary.,.. 24 00 Secretary,... 50 00 Secretary.,.. 15 00 Secretary... 87 50 Secretary.... 750 00 Secretary.... 12 00 Secretary.,.. 422 90 Secretary.... 9 00 Secretary.... 6 00 Secretary,,,. 336 40 Secretary,... 7 00 Secretary... 163 80 Secretary,,.. 20 58 Secretary,,., 223 20 Secretary,,.. 30 00 Secretary.... 8 95 Secretary.... 251 00 Secretary.... 119 70 Secretary..., 14 00 Secretary.... 52 60 Secretary.... 3 00 Secretary..., 10 00 Secretary.... 50 00 Secretary,,,, 30 40 Secretary.... 436 65 Secretary..., 20 00 Secretary.... 53 60 Secretary..,, 355 60 Secretary.... 19 37 Secretary.... 27 00 Secretary.... 5 00 Secretary... 5 50
from from from from from from from from from from from from from
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Secretary.... Secretary..:. Secretary.... Secretary.... Secretary.... Secretary.... Secretary.... Secretary.... Secretary..,, Secretary,,,, Secretary,,,. Secretary..,. Secretary..,,
6 27 880 2 4,716 2,497 5,501
410 176 394 5,906
17 9,365
00 20 00 00 00 00 00 12 80 10 00 40 00
298
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. •Jan.
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16.—Received 16.—Received 19.—Received 20.—Received 20.—Received 22.—Received 22.—Received 23.—Received 23.—Received
from from from from from from from from from
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
OF THE
February,
Secretary.... 75. GO Secretary.... 9,259 00 Secretary.... 9,474 00 Secretary.... 350 00 Secretary....$6,759 00 Secretary.... 250 00 Secretary.... 1,590 00 Secretary.... 121 00 Secretary.... 1,552 9 7 = 70,116 50
Total
$101,428 93
Disbursements. 1919-1920.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 436 inclusive, except No. 430 ." $ 72,014 00 Transferred to Charity Fund 3,168 67. Balance on hand 26,246 26 Total
$101,428 93 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1919.—Balance on hand 1920.—Transferred from General Fund
..$
Total
7,854 35 3,168 67
$ 11,023 02 Disbursements.
1919.—Warrant No. 430 1920.—Balance on hand
$
Total
1,584 00 9,439 02
$ 11,023 02
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Township, No. 10, dated No. 11, dated No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated No. 16, dated
Harper Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 1, Aug. 1,
County: 1911, due 1911, due 1911, due 1911, due 1911, due 1911, due 1911, due
Refunding Bonds, No. 9, dated No. 10, dated No. 11, dated No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated
District July 1, July 1, July 1, July 1, July 1, July 1, July 1,
No. 79, Greeniuood County: 1911, due July 1, 1921 1911, due -July 1, 1921 1911, due July 1, 1921 1911, due July 1, 1921 1911, due July 1, 1921 1911, due July 1, 1921 1911, due July 1, 1921
Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1931 1931 1931 1931 1931 1931 1931
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
OO 00 00 00 00 00
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00' 00 00 00
oa
oa oa
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School District No. 50, Brotmi County: No. 12, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 13, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 14, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 15, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 16, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 17, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. No. 18, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,
1921 1921..1921 1921 1921 1921 1921
299
'.
500 500 500 500 500 500 500
School District No. 15, Shawnee County: No. 7, dated July 1, 1913, due July 1, 1920 School District No. IS, No. 17, dated Oct. No. 18, dated Oct. No. 19, dated Oct. No-. 20, dated Oct.
Ottatva 17, 1914, 17, 1914, 17, 1914, 17, 1914,
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
200 00
County: due Jan. due Jan. due Jan. due Jan.
1, 1, 1, 1,
1929 1929 1929 1929
$ 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July No. 34, dated Jan. 1,1914, due July No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July
1, 1, 1, 1,
1933 1933 1933 1933
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 Oa 00 00
School District No. 2, Doniphan No. 10, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 11, dated Jan. 1, 1915, No. 12, dated Jan. 1, 1915, Total
;
County: due July 1, 1920 due Jan. 1, 1921....: due July 1, 1921
:...
$ 500 00 500 00 500 00 $ 18,200 00
Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, submitted his report which, on motion of M..'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the M.'. W'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Grand Secretary herewith submits the following as his report for the year 1919: PROCEEDINGS 1919.
As soon a s practicable after the close of the last Annual Communication, t h e journal of t h e Proceedings was printed and distributed in the usual manner. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The historical registry and abstract were posted up as usual immediately after the last Annual Communication. CHARTER ISSUED.
At the last Annual Communication a charter was authorized for the formation of one new lodge, to-wit: Republic Lodge No. 123.—On March 13, 1919, W-'. John H. Sandell, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: TONY W . PETER
Master.
JubsoN C. PRICE
Senior Warden.
CYRIL J. TAYLOR. •JAMES W . WERTS
Treasurer. Secretary.
BRUCE HAUGHEY B E N J A M I N F . GITHENS.. GEORGE G . NUTTER
Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.
ORA G. FIGGINS
Junior Steward.
J A M E S C , MCPHERREN
Tyler.
LODGES UNDER DISPENS.ATION.
Altamont Lodge, at Allamonl, tion issued June 12, 1919. Officers:
Labette County:—DispensaWILLIAM A. ROLLER, Master;
CLAUDE A. PAYNE, Senior Warden;
Warden.
EARLE
J. R I C K E Y ,
Junior-
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This lodge was well established in their work, had purchased a complete equipment of excellent lodge furniture and paraphernalia when on the night of August 3, 1919, the hall was burned, destroying all their property and records except the minutes. Unfortunately there was no other hall in the town in which the lodge could meet and'they have therefore been obliged to abandon the conferring of any degrees, but meet occasionally in the office of one of the members where any necessary business is transacted. They have, however, purchased a building and the same is now being remodeled and arranged for lodge work. Without doubt the lodge will again resume Labor in time to complete the work on their accepted candidates by the close of the present year. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
The following is a list of lodges which have filed their charters in the archives of the Grand Lodge and have been furnished with photographic copies, properly certified by the Grand Secretary, all of which were framed and furnished the lodges interested, ready to .be hung on the wall in their lodge room: Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend. Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa. Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, Osawatomie. Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo. Mound City Lodge No. .33, Mound City. Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove. DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto. Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake. New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany. Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville. Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Muscotah. Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Peabody. Clifton Lodge No. 122, Clifton. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit. Greenwood Lodge No. 163, Fall River. McPherson Lodge No. .172, McPherson. Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton. . , Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie. Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City. Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena, Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison. Canton Lodge No. 197, Canton. Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, Severy. St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City. Anchor Lodge No. 224, Williamsburg. Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley. Beattie Lodge No. 259, Seattle. Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir.
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Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom. Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore. Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron. Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville. Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson. Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton. Vermillion Lodge No. 320, Vermillion. Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen. Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon. Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville. Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan. Wilsey Lodge No. 382, Wilsey. Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa. Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell.
' February,
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Of the above charters the following were time-worn, faded and some of them almost illegible and it was necessary to have them restored before they could be photographed and placed on file: Great.Bend Lodge No. 15; Ottawa Lodge No. 18; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24; Mound City Lodge No. 33; Council Grove Lodge No. 36; DeSoto Lodge No. 40; Lake Lodge No. 50; New Albany Lodge No. 8 1 ; Marysville Lodge No. 9 1 ; Muscotah Lodge No. 116; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145; McPherson Lodge No. 172; Burrton Lodge No. 182; Canton Lodge No. 197; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222; Oakley Lodge No. 253; Beattie Lodge No. 259; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274; Samaria Lodge.No. 298; Vermillion Lodge No. 320; Allen Lodge No. 335. As a matter of making this record permanent a list of the names of all the lodges whose charters have been placed on permanent file in the archives of the Grand Lodge is herewith submitted, including those whose charters were turned in to be placed on file during the past year: 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; Great Bend Lodge No. 15,. Great Bend; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, Osawatomie; Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Mound City Lodge No. 33, Mound City; Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola; DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No.
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90, North Topeka; Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Muscotah; Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Peabody; Clifton Lodge No. 122, Clifton; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 1.38, Dover; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit; Center Lodge, No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison; Greenwood Lodge No. 103, Fall River; McPherson Lodge No. 172, McPherson; Belle Plains Lodge No. 173, Belle Plaine; Kirwin Lodge No. 175, Kirwin; Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Clyde; Burr Oak Lodge No. 178, Burr Oak; Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton; Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie; Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City; Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena; Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison; Canton Lodge No. 197, Canton; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, Severy; Corner Stoiie Lodge No. 219, Little River; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Anchor Lodge No. 224, Williamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225,. Topeka; Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley; Beattie Lodge No. 259, Beattie; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom; Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore; Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville; Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson; Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton; Vermillion Lodge No., 320, Vermillion; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse; Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen; Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna; Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon; Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan; Wilsey Lodge No. 382, Wilsey; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; Saint Francis Lodge No..404, Saint Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington; Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell. COPY OF CHARTEn OF SINCERITY I,01KiE NO. 2 1 4 OF S I M P S O N , KANSAS, AND MAPLE H I L L LODGE NO. 3 7 0 , M.\PLE H I L L , K A N S A S .
On December 6, 1919, the hall of Maple Hill Lodge No. 370 of Maple Hill, Kansas, was destroyed by fire, together with all the lodge furniture and paraphernalia and the certified copy of .their charter, the original being on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge. This is the first instance where one of our Lodges was destroyed by fire whose charter was safely filed in the Grand Lodge building. It was therefore an easy matter for the Grand Secretary to issue another photographic copy of the charter, properly certified and framed, for use of this lodge. The copy of the charter and other necessary matter was sent Maple Hill Lodge soon after it was destroyed by fire.
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For the first time the Grand Secretary is obliged to report the absolute loss of an original charter being that of Sincerity Lodge No. 214 and upon proper showing that the lodge was unable to locate their charter, a copy was issued and sent them on April 23, 1919. Their report indicated that the charter in some manner had been misplaced and that diligent search had been made for a long time but without avail. S.\FES. .
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So far a s the Grand Secretary is concerned he has received practically no information concerning the action of lodges in providing fire-proof safes for their records, a -subject to which he h a s called the attention of the lodges for a number of years. With advancing time and the vast amount of work being done in our lodges it is more important than ever that fire-proof receptacles of some kind be provided for the important records of every lodge, and t h e subject is again mentioned in this report in the hope that lodges which are not already provided with fire-proof cases will do so at the earliest possible moment. M.\SONIC DISTRICTS.
At the beginning of the year it was found advisable to make the following transfer of Lodges from one district to another: Lodge No. 4 from District No. 3 to District No. 12. Lodge No. 282 from District No. 50 to District No. 57. Lodge No. 285 from District No. 43 to District No. 37. Lodge No. 368 from District No. 37 to District No. 43. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS APPOINTED I N 1 9 1 9 .
During t h e year the following brethren were appointed as District Deputy Grand Masters to fill vacancies caused by death and removal from the jurisdiction: District No. 5 District No. 51 District No. 71
....VERNON T . NICHOLSON....Spring Hill CLIFTON A. SPENCER Oakley SAMUEL H . ALEXANDER Colby
R.'. W-'. Brother R. Cecil Fay, District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth District, met an untimely death on June 6, 1919 at his home in Olathe. Brother F a y was operating a tractor in an attempt to release an auto which had become lodged in the highway and the machine turned over, falling on him and causing instant death. His remains were laid to rest by Olathe Lodge No. 19 with R.'. W-'. Hugh P. Farrelly, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, officiating.
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R-". W-'. Brother Prank Randall, District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifty-first District, removed from the district and R.'. W-'Brother Ray H. Cruriily, District Deputy Grand Master for District Seventy-one requested to be relieved of his duties, owing to business matters. GR.AXD REPRESENTiVTIVES.
On the recommendation of the Grand Master of the respective jurisdictions the following brethren were appointed Grand Representatives by our Grand Master and commissions were issued in accordance therewith: Ireland Nebraska New Jersey New York Prince Edward Island
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...RICHARD W A L S H Dublin H E N R Y H . HEILER Hastings ARTHUR POTTERTON Jersey City SIDNEY MORSE Petersburg W I L L I A M G . MCDONALD Montague
LOSS OF OFFICIAL J E W E L FOR DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.
Following the death of R.". W-". R. Cecil Fay, District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth District, t h e Grand Secretary made a request that the filing case. Official Cipher, Jewel and other property be returned to his office. In due time the filing case and stationery were received but the Official Cipher and Jewel were missing. After much correspondence and with the assistance of t h e M ' - W-'. Grand Master the Official Cipher was found and sent to the Grand Secretary. The Jewel, however, is still missing and as the brother who succeeded Brother Pay should be furnished with one of these decorations the Grand Secretary would ask for authority to have a new one made. MONUMENT OF R . \ W.'. JOHN W. SMITH.
In 1878 the Grand Lodge, together with Smithton Lodge No. 1, erected in the cemetery near Highland, Kansas, a monument to the memory of R-"- W-'. John W. Smith, the founder of Smithton Lodge No. 1 and who was the first Deputy Grand Master of this Grand Lodge when it was organized in 1856. The Grand Secretary in 1905 reported that the monument needed some repairs and by direction of the Grand Lodge this work was done. At present, however, the monument needs other repairs and it is in such physical condition that it should receive prompt attention. This subject is therefore submitted at this time' for such action as t h e Grand Lodge may deem best.
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REMOVAL OF SANTA F E LODGE NO. 3 1 2 FROM SANTA FE TO SUBLETTE.
While no official notice was received from Santa Fe Lodge No. .312 that they had removed the location of the Lodge from Santa Fe to Sublette, information has been received from the Grand Master that this change of location was made and the lodge is now located at Sublette. P A Y M E N T OF MILEAGE AT GRAND LODGE.
The number of representatives leaving Grand Lodge before the payment of mileage and subsequently writing the Grand Secretary for the same, has grown to such an extent that some regulation should be adopted by the Grand Lodge on this subject, as this practice only tends to confuse accounts and throws the responsibility of the payment of these claims upon the Grand Secretary, who under the law has no authority to pay the same. Section 32 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that the Committee on Finance and Property shall make up the expense bills of the Grand Officers in attendance and others entitled to the same, but there is no specific law concerning the payment of these expenses or mileage to representatives and others entitled to the same. In view therefore of the growing practice concerning Representatives failing to call for their mileage before leaving Grand Lodge, your Grand Secretary would recommend the adoption of a Standing Regulation or By-Law covering this subject, and the particular manner in which the same shall be paid.. LAW CONCERNING GRAND LODGE DUES
SECTION 1 2 4 .
While Section 124 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws is not directly in conflict with Section 6 of Article V of the Constitution, yet it is misleading in that it provides that the annual dues are payable at the Stated Communication on or next preceding St. John's Day in December. As the annual election of officers occurs at the State Communication preceding St. John's Day in December (the 27th) the thirty day notice, as provided in Section 124, should date back thirty days from the time of the annual election and not from the Stated Communication which might fall on St. John's Day and which would not permit of the election being held a t that time. If Section 124 was amended by eliminating the words "on or" it would save much confusion in regard to the legal notice required concerning the payment of dues at the close of each year. This subject is respectfully referred to the Grand Lodge for such action as they may deem best.
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LIST OF KEGULAR LODGES.
It has been customary for a number of years to supply our Lodges with a printed copy of a list of all regular lodges throughout the world. As the two years will have expired at this Annual Communication, the Grand Secretary recommends ah appropriation of $175.00 to cover the necessary expense for the purchase andmailing of these books. F U R N I S H I N G CERTIFIED RECORDS OF M E M B E R S .
The demand upon the time of the Grand Secretai'y and his assistants in copying the Masonic record of many of the members as it appears in the archives of the Grand Lodge, has grown to an extent whereby he is justified in recommending that some legal provision be made for making a charge for this service, the receipts from the same to be turned in to the general fund of the Grand Lodge. These demands are largely due to co-ordinate bodies which desire to compile a complete record of their meniibers. STAR LODGE NO. 6 9 , HANOVER.
The charter of this lodge was regularly surrendered on May 9, 1919, in accordance with an edict issued by the M.'. W."- Grand Master. In due time the charter, seal, records and paraphernalia were transmitted to the Grand Secretary and the membership notified of the amount of their dues and when clear on the books a Grand Secretary's Certificate was issued. LIST OF MEMBERS I N T H E ARMY.
Following the report on this subject one year ago requesting all Lodges to furnish a complete list of the names of their members who had entered the army in the service of their country, the Grand Secretary made another appeal to a number of the Secretaries who had paid no attention whatever to requests made for this information, both in 1918 and 1919, directing their attention to the fact that this list of names would be made an Honor Roll and placed on permanent record in the printed Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. The Proceedings of this Annual Communication will contain a list of the names of the 5,969 brethren who entered the service of their country in the world's war, under the particular name and number of their Lodge. As a token of respect to these brethren your Grand Secretary would recommend that he be authorized to have a sufficient number
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of pamphlets printed containing this Roll of Honor, to supply each brother whose name is on this Roll with a copy as a souvenir which will no doubt be highly appreciated by each and every one as well as those who are near and dear to them. MASONIC H O M E ROSTER.
The action of the Grand Lodge one year ago authorized the Grand Secretary to display an Honor Roll in the Grand Lodge Library, containing a list-of the names of the lodges which had contributed to the rebuilding of the Masonic Home and the amounts paid by each. The work of preparing such a Roll was deferred on account of so many lodges having failed to pay the full amount of their apportionment and if it meets with the approval of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary would suggest that the preparation of this Roll be deferred until full payment has been made by the Lodges or the proposition disposed of in some other manner by the Grand Lodge. OFFICIAL RECEIPTS FOR C I P H E R S .
One of the most astonishing things in connection with the closing up of the business of the year is the absolute indifference and carelessness on the part of some of the Secretaries and Masters in the matter of receipting for the Official Ciphers. The recorded numbers of the Ciphers are entered on each receipt and the only labor involved is that of attaching the signature of the Master and answering "Yes" or ''No" to the question as to whether the Lodge is in possession of the Grand Lodge Laws. After all the reports were in one year ago, it was found that forty lodges had failed to send in their receipt and practically onefourth of all the lodges had failed to answer the question concerning the Laws and it required about nine months of constant correspondence to close this matter up. ERRORS AND IRREGULARITIES AS S H O W N HY ANNUAL REPORTS.
From yeair to year the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. present a report calling attention to errors and many other irregularities in the Annual Reports and make certain recommendations directing the Grand Secretary to take these matters up with the respective lodges, in the hope t h a t the mistakes will be rectified and that the lodge will guard against a repetition of the same in the future. These short-comings on the part of the Secretaries entail a vast amount of correspondence during the year, and in fact, notwithstanding repeated requests for information necessary to make
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needed corrections, some of the Secretaries pay no attention whatever to these letters and when the year's business is closed, the record of many of our brethren remains incomplete, dates of receiving degrees are transposed, others are wholly omitted, dates of degrees reported showing that the lawful time did not elapse between conferring the same, lists of officers are incomplete, dates of deaths, dimissions, admissions, etc., are missing, all of which leave the record incomplete and as time passes the hope of securing such data grows less. The growing tendency to ignore requests of this kind from the Grand Secretary has prompted him in submitting this report with a view only of more fully advising the lodges throughout the state, and with the hope that this condition will be remedied. The report of the Grand Secretary herewith submitted records . the transactions of the past year, but leaves much important information to which reference is made above unanswered by the following lodges, and it is hoped that the representatives will, on their return home, make such report that in future the Secretary will respond to official communications from the Grand Secretary: Halstead Lodge No. 46 Winfield Lodge No. 110 Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186 Whiting Lodge No. 250... Fargo Lodge No. 300 Fostoria Lodge No. 392 Latham Lodge No. 401
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Halstead Winfield Oberlin Whiting Liberal Fostoria Latham
UNAUTHORIZED COPIES OF CHARTERS.
In the address of Grand Master Marion K. Brundage in 1911, the attention of the Grand Lodge.was called to the matter of the restoration and preservation of old charters, in which he cited the fact that the committee, in approving the efforts of the Grand Secretary, in their report on this subject in 1910, failed to give him any authority to act in the matter and recommended that necessary action be taken by the Grand Lodge to give him such authority to require lodges to send in charters which needed attention. This recommendation was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who in their report, as shown on page 286, Porceedings 1911, stated that this question does not involve any question of law and were of the opinion, however, that there could be no objection to the Grand Secretary co-operating with subordinate lodges in the restoration of charters where the physical condition makes such restoration desirable. Previous to this time and subsequent thereto, the Grand Secretary received many original charters, some in very bad physical condition and after having those restored which needed at-
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tention, a certified copy was properly frarned and furnished each lodge and the original charters placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary believes that more explicit authority should be given him on this subject and again refers the matter to the Grand Lodge for some definite action. He would also call attention to the fact that three lodges have been known to have their charters photographed and several copies of the same are on file in their lodge room. These copies are not in any manner certified to by the Grand Secretary and the question arises as to the wisdom of lodges being permitted to have their charters reproduced in this manner, and this subject is likewise presented a t this time for such action as the Grand Lodge may deem best. HISTORY OF LODGES.
Your Grand Secretary again refers to the matter of compiling â&#x20AC;˘ data, including photographs, both interior and exterior, of all the .Lodges in this jurisdiction. This subject has been referred to the Grand Lodge a number of times and necessary blanks sent out so that each and every lodge could assist in compiling this information which will be of great value in years to come, both to the Craft at large and the particular lodge itself. During the past year a new blank form requesting information similar to that requested heretofore was sent all lodges, and up to the time of preparing this report not to exceed fifty per cent of the Secretaries have furnished the information desired. The Grand Lodge has provided beautiful filing cases now located in the Grand Lodge Library, and provided one or more drawers for each lodge, arranged in numerical order to correspond with the number of the lodge. The purpose is to file in these cases all information relating to each lodge, including photographs, by-laws, etc. . " Notwithstanding the fact that this was begun by the Grand Secretary some years ago, there yet remains many empty drawers which in itself indicates absolute indifference on the part of some Secretaries as to the value of this valuable collection. In .order that the Representatives here assembled may be advised the following is a list of Lodges by numbers which up to the present time have furnished no information whatever, neither have they filled out either of the blanks or furnished any pictures, bylaws or any data whatever: Olathe Lodge No. 19 .....Olathe Circleville Lodge No. 20 Circleville Melvern Lodge No. 22 Melvern Palmyra Lodge No. 23 Baldvian Longton Lodge No. 26 Longton
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Mackey Lodge No. 48...! Troy Lodge No. 55 Spring Hill Lodge No. 50 Saltville Lodge No. 59 Wathena Lodge No. 64 ! Gardner Lodge No. 65 Baxter Lodge No. 71 New Albany Lodge No. 81 Tuscan Lodge No. 82 Harmony Lodge No. 94 Delaware Lodge No. 96 Prudence Lodge No. 100 Euclid Lodge No. 101..... Cedar Lodge No. 103 St. John's Lodge No. 113 Excelsior Lodge No. 115 Muscotah Lodge No. 116 Godfrey Lodge No. 124 Cawker City Lodge No. 125 Palestine Lodge No. 127 Belleville Lodge No. 129 Lincoln Lodge No. 154 Haven Lodge No. 157 Saqui Lodge No. 160 Western Star Lodge No. 174 Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176 Onaga Lodge No. 188 Harper Lodge No. 206 ; Occidental Lodge No. 207 Fulton Lodge No. 210 Sincerity Lodge No. 214 Walnut City Lodge No. 215 Jamestown Lodge No. 227 Vulcan Lodge No. 229 Ninnescah Lodge No. 230 Long Island Lodge No. 231 Axtell Lodge No. 234 Garfield Lodge No. 235 Meriden Lodge No. 236 Miltonvale Lodge No. 242 Peace Lodge No. 243 Marmaton Lodge No. 245 Milan Lodge No. 255 Westmoreland Lodge No. 257 Quenemo Lodge No. 270 Windom Lodge No. 276 Ashland Lodge No. 277 Glen Elder Lodge No. 294 St. Thomas Lodge No. 306 Syracuse Lodge No. 309 Naphtali Lodge No. 310 Hebron Lodge No. 314 Virginia Lodge No. 315 Coolidge Lodge No. 316 Oneida Lodge No. 323 Oak Hill Lodge No. 334
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Effingham Troy Spring Hill Barnard Wathena ; Gardner Baxter Springs New Albany Neosho Falls Neodesha White Church Columbus Lyndon Chanute Concordia Uniontown Muscotah Pawnee Station Cawker City. ;...Edgerton Belleville Lincoln South Haven Osborne Smith Center Clyde Onaga Harper Alton Fulton Simpson Rush Center Jamestown ...Walnut Kingman Long Island Axtell Leonardville Meriden Miltonvale Louisburg Moran Milan Westmoreland Quenemo Windom Ashland Glen Elder Colby Syracuse Almena Gridley Savonburg Coolidge Oneida Oak Hill
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Holyrood Lodge No. 343 Moundridge Lodge No. 346 Spivey Lodge No. 347 .•: Marquette Lodge No. 353 Summerfield Lodge No. 354 Alta Vista Lodge No. 357 Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359 Cuba Lodge No. 362 Stohrville Lodge No. 368 Waldron Lodge No. 377 White City Lodge No. 380 Emmett Lodge No. 387 Fostoria Lodge No. 392 Mullinville Lodge No. 399 Benedict Lodge No. 403 Saint Francis Lodge No. 404 Kensington Lodge No. 405 Hugoton Lodge No. 406 Scranton Lodge No. 407 Haviland Lodge No. 409 Quinter Lodge No. 410 Climax. Lodge No. 411 Wilmore Lodge No. 412 Morland Lodge No. 414 Perry Lodge No. 415 Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417
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Holyrood Moundridge .....Spivey Marquette Summerfield Alta Vista Sylvan Grove : Cuba Bluflf City Waldron White City Emmett Postoria Mullinville Benedict Saint Francis Kensington Hugoton Scranton Haviland Quinter Climax Wilmore Morland Perry Sharon Springs
As a means of making this matter permanent the following is a copy of the printed form sent the Secretaries during the present year: M.'.W. GRAND LODGE OF A. F . & A. M. OF KANSAS, 1919 OFFICE OF 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? .'. Jf 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?......... W h a t p a r t 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? jVbout what was the cost of your entire building (whether wholly or partly owned by your lodge) ?
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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? If your charter has been filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge, where do you keep the certified copy of the same? 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?..Âť (If so, please send a copy with this report, including any issued heretofore.) How much are your annual dues? .') How much are your fees for the degrees?.. Where did your lodge meet when it was. organized? (Name of town or location.) (This question is prompted for the reason that many of our early lodges were originally located in towns that have since passed out of existence and the location of the lodge was necessarily changed â&#x20AC;˘to some other tov/n.) Give date when you commenced occupying present hall... Please send photograph of your present hall, both exterior and interior (The above request does not apply where lodges have already furnished photographs unless they can secure additional pictures of halls formerly occupied, and particularly those in which the lodge held its first Communications.) Wherever possible, photographs should be furnished of any buildings formerly occupied by your lodge, giving dates of such occupancy. Secretary. Date
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BOOKS OF ANNUAL RETURNS.
Without doubt the most important record book in possession of the lodges in this jurisdiction is the Book of Annual Returns, which were first prepared, arranged and dated for a period of twenty-five years, from 1894 to 1918 inclusive. The books were transmitted to the Grand Secretary at each five year period for verification and correction. It developed that this practice was most desirable as in every instance where the books were called in it was found that some Secretaries had carelessly thrown the book aside and paid no attention whatever to making entries therein. In "other cases the books were only partially posted up and in a few cases the book was absolutely lost. These matters, however, were all given prornpt consideration, all books'posted up to date and where necessary new ones furnished, and the next five year period was started off with the records complete. In accordance with the recommendation of the Grand Secre- tary last year, new Books of Annual Returns were prepared, being arranged with ample space to meet the requirements of the vast amount of work now being done in our lodges. In view of increasing the space in the new books it was deemed best to arrange and date them for fifteen years only, instead of twenty-five years as heretofore. There were three sizes ot i:nese books prepared; one provided with spaces for 656 members, one for 1184 members and one for 1844 members. The old books were called in by the Grand Secretary under date of a communication of January 1, 1919 for final verification and correction. In compliance with this request a large majority of the books were promptly forwarded but a number were withheld and no attention paid to the request and after repeated communications had been sent and where no reply had been received, and no book forwarded the District Deputy Grand Masters were then communicated with and through their efforts all the books were received. As the old books were verified and corrected they were promptly returned to the lodge with a copy of the new one and the Secretary requested to remit ยง3.00 as provided in the legislation of the Grand Lodge one year ago. While most of the lodges were prompt in remitting for the cost of their new book, some of them were extremely slow and it required several communications to bring about results and the Grand Secretary was unable to secure a remittance from Hiattville Lodge No. 216 until December 1, 1919. This lodge has been absolutely
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indifferent to all eommunications from the Grand Secretary, and it was necessary to appeal to the District Deputy Grand Master to get any replies whatsoever from correspondence. As heretofore all the books were classified as shown in the following table, indicating the correctness of the same or the character of the errors as they appeared when checking these books with the annual reports on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge: Absolutely correct: 18, 20, 27, 35, 37, 40, 53, 87, 90, 91, 111, 130, 140, 179, 180, 182, 184, 199, 226, 206, 293, 290, 297, 320, 326, 328, 332, 346, 365. In the main correct but with occasional omission of name and number of lodge or some minor detail in proper space: 2^ 4, 5, 11, 13, 15, 10, 22, 24, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 59, 60, 61, 63, 66, 68, 71, 72, 75, 78, 80, 82, 83, 85, 86, 89, 92, 95, 98, 98, 99, 100, 104, 110, 112, 113, 114, 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 131, 134, 136, 137, 139, 146, 147, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 159, 161, 103, 164, 165, 106, 167, 168, 170, 171, 172, 175, 177, 187, 190, 191, 193, 194, 196, 200, 203, 207, 208, 209, 211, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 223, 227, 228, 229, 232, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 243, 246, 247,249, 251, 252, 253, 255, 257, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278, 280, 281, 283, 284-, 285, 280, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 294, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309% 312, 314, 315, 316, 319, 321, 322, 324, 325, 333, 337, 341, 343, 344, 347, 349, 352, 354, 356, 363, 364, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 376, 381, 387, 389, 390, 391, 394, 396, 397, 398, 401, 405, 406, 411, 415, 416, 417, 418. Occasionally omitted signatures of officers: 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 30, 36, 42, 52, 55, 57, 67, 70, 74, 76, 77, 79, 84, 88, 93, 96, 97, 101, 106, 108, 109, 115, 118, 133,138, 143, 144, 145, 148, 157, 158, 160, 162, 173, 178, 183, 186, 189, 192, 195, 197, 201, 206, 212,. 224, 231, 233, 238, 240, 245, 248, 256, 258, 264, 265, 267, 270, 282, 287, 302, 304, 308, 310, 311, 312, 313, 334, 338, 350, 360, 367, 378, 380, 385, 388, 392, 400, 403, 404, 408, 412. Occasionally omitted recapitulations, or errors therein: 1, 19, 23, 28, 29, 36, 38, 42, 46, 56, 62, 65, 07, 09, 73, 77, 79, 81, 84, 96, 97, 101, 108, 109, 117, 129, 132, 133, 141, 142, 143, 153, 155, 156, 157, 162, 174, 181, 183, 186, 188, 197, 210, 212, 220, 225, 233, 238, 240, 242, 245, 248, 250, 254, 256, 258, 264, 265, 267, 270, 277, 287, 295, 299, 300, 308, 311, 318, 327, 330, 331, 334, 336, 342, 345, 355, 359, 361, 367, 368, 374, 379, 380, 384, 392, 395, 399, 400, 403, 404, 407, 408, 413.
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Occasionally omitted dates of making annual reports: 1, 10, 25, 36, 52, 55, 67, 73, 77, 79, 93, 96, 97, 132, 133, 135, 143, 156, 162, 178, 183, 220, 240, 256, 267, 299, 310, 336, 345, 359, 367, 368, 379, 388, 392, 393, 410. Occasionally omitted lists of officers or submitted only partial list: 1, 41, 46, 58, 73, 77, 79, 84, 96, 108, 115, 135, 141, 142, 145, 181, 201, 277, 295, 299, 302, 353, 359, 367, 383, 385, 388, 392, 399. Occasional errors under work done, admissions, restorations, dimissions, deaths, suspensions or expulsions: 7, 23, 28, 29, 42, 46, 56, 57, 64, 65, 69, 73, 79, 84, 93, 94, 97, 101, 102, 103, 107, 115, 129, 138, 143, 157, 185, 189, 202, 210, 220, 230, 238, 240, 244, 245, 248, 256, 258,-264, 265, 267, 270, 277, 287, 299, 300, 304, 306, 308, 311, 313, 327, 331, 345, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 360, 361, 366, 367, 368, 374, 380, 382, 384, 392, 393, 400, 409. Name and 42, 56, 67, 69, 107, 108, 109, 156, 157, 183, 225, 230, 231, 270, 274, 277, 342, 345, 350, 384, 385, 388,
number of lodge omitted: 6, 7, 17, 19, 28, 36, 38, 41, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, 81, 84, 96, 97, i o i , 102, 103, 106, 115, 117, 118, 132, 133, 138, 141, 142, 143, 145, 1.55, 185, 186, 192,195, 201, 202, 205, 206, 212, 219, 220, 233, 238, 240, 242, 244, 245, 248, 250, 254, 256, 258, 279, 287, 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 318, 323, 330, 336, 351, 353, 355, 357, 359, 360, 361, 366, 378, ^80, 382, 392, 393, 395, 400, 404, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413.
Lead pencil used:
16, 133, 148, 188', 209, 274.
Erasures, interlineations or names scratched out: 7, 17, 29, 38, 42, 56, 65, 108, 109, 142, 195, 212, 219, 222, 231, 240, 242, 256, 264, 298, 300, 306, 311,323, 336, 338, 351, 353, 368, 384, 388, 392. Errors in roll of members: 384, 400, 407.
129, 157, 178, 202, 204,-317, 367,
No. 1—Failed to enter 1917 report. No. 3—Omitted 130 names on Roll of Members; omitted names under work done; omitted name and number of Lodge. No. 7—Careless about putting in dates under work done. Used initials under Restoration, Dimission, Deaths, etc. In 1918 report entered only about one-third of work done. Book looks bad generally. •
1919-20.
GRAND
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OF KANSAS.
317
No. 12—Included with list of members names of all who had been dimitted, died, suspended, etc. Failed to include in roll of members names of those upon whom the degrees had been conferred. Incomplete recapitulations. Name and number of the Lodge omitted. Omission of signature of Master. No. 38—List of members follows Recap. No. 77—Omitted 104 names on 1917 Roll of Members. No. 79—1915 omitted entries under Work Done, Admissions, Deaths and Suspensions. Omitted Recapitulation; List of Officers; Filing date and signatures of officers. No. 202—Omitted 1914 report entirely. No. 205—Omitted 1918 report entirely. No. 220—1917 and 1918 Rolls of Members out of place; 1918 Roll .short four names. No. 241—Used initials and abbreviations in Roll of Members and under Work Done, Restorations, Admissions, etc. No. 282—Omitted 1914 report entirely. ' No. 304—Errors in Roll of Members 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. No. 329—Lists of officers incorrect. Very careless about Work Done. Roll of Members incomplete. Recapitulations not . filled out. Reports for five year period in very bad condition No. 335—Entire reports for 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918 omitted. No. 348—Entire reports for 1914,'1915 and 1916 omitted. No. 358—Roll of Members for 1915 omitted. Failed to add increase and deduct decrease in Roll of Members for 1916, 1917 and 1918. No. 302—1917 report omitted entirely. Errors in Recapitulations. No. 375—Roll of Members omitted for 1915. No. 377—1918 Roll of Members entered after Recap. Errors in Recapitulations. No. 384—Roll of Members omitted for 1915. Three lists under 1918. Book in bad condition. No. 386—Errors in Rolls of Members for 1914, 1915, 1916. Omitted 1917 report entirely; errors under Admissions, Dimissions and Suspensions; errors in Recapitulations; Name and Number of Lodge omitted; signatures of officers omitted; filing dates omitted. No. 395—Given name entered first. No. 402—Omitted 1914 Roll of Members. 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918 Roll of Members failed to include new members Raised. No. 409—Roll of Members for 1916, 1917 and 1918 wrong. Failed to add new members to Rolls. No. 414—Omitted 1916 report entirely.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
It is recommended that the practice of requiring these books to be sent to the Grand Secretary at the expiration of each five years be continued. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
The following Grand Secretary's Certificates have been issued during the year 1919: No. 646. No. 647. No. 648. No. 649. No. 650: No. 651. No. No. No. No. No.
052. 653. 054. 655. 050.
No. 657. No. 658. No. 059. No. 600. No. 061. No. 662. No. 603. No. 664. No. No. No. No.
065. 660. 667. 668.
CHARLES B . ARMSTRONG, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover Kansas. CHARLES H . BISHOP, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. J O H N O . CHAMBERS, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover,. Kansas. WILLIAM DARNER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. HARRY D U N N , Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. CHESTER F . ELBING, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. FRED E H R K E , Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. FRANK B . FULLER, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. FRED HABIG, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. J O S E P H T . HOLDEN, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. AUGUST JAEDICKK, J R . , Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. WILLIAM R . JONES, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. FRANK LILLIBHIDGE, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. WILLIAM T . MAYBOURN, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover,; Kansas. DiEDRiCH MICHELSON, SR., Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. - ' DIEDRICH MICHELSON, Jit., Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. CH.\RLES J. MUELLER, Star Lodge No. 09, Hanover, Kansas. E M I L A . D . MUELLER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. HENRY M . MUELLER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. J O H N F . MUELLER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas' EMERY W . MYERS, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas F R A N K OSTENDORF, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas J O S E P H RECKERT, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas.
1919-20.
No. 669. No. 670. No. 671. No. 672. No. 673. No. 674. No. 675. No. 676. No. 677. No. 678. No. 679. No. 680. No. No. No. No.
681. '682. 683. 684.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
319
CHARLES W . RICHARDS, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. J O H N J. ROBINSON, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. GEORGE ROOF, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. OTTO F . SCHROEDER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. GEORGE SELLMAN, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. ALEX SPENCE, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. DANIEL SPENCE, SR., Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. CHARLES D . SPENCE, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. DUGALD SPENCE, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. L. DAN SPENCE, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. ARTHUR J. WHITMORE, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. CLARENCE WILLIAMS, "Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover Kansas. WALTER WILLIAMS, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. J O H N G. BECK, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. NED W . SPANGLER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. WARREN L . STEIN, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
AS a matter of having a permanent record and a complete file of all official circulars, memorials, edicts and other communications of a general nature, your Grand Secretary has al\vays included with his report a list, by number, indicating the character of the communication so that in future should occasion require it can be referred to readily. In conformity with that custom the following have been issued during the past year: No. 248. Communication concerning requests on account of the war. No. 249. Blank for list of members serving in the war. No. 250. Communication requesting Masonic relics and souvenirs. No. 251. Communication in regard to Book of Annual Returns. No. 252. Communication in regard to Shaver's Monitor. No. 253. Blank form for furnishing historical data. No. 254. Communication in regard to Shaver's Monitor and blank for furnishing historical data. No. 255. Memorial of M.'. W-'. George C. Kenyon.
320
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MISUSE OF CERTIFICATES FOM TKA.NSFEK OF MEMBERSHIP..
In 1917 the Grand Lodge created a law providing for the issuance of Certificates for Transfer of Membership from one lodge to another within our own jurisdiction, or for the purpose of signing Letters of Dispensation in our own jurisdiction. In due time after the adoption of this law a sample form of the Certificate, as well as a Petition for receiving and acting upon an application for membership, accompanied by a Certificate for Transfer of Membership, was sent to each lodge and .special attention called to the fact that these Certificates could only be used between Lodges in the State of Kansas. The form of Certificate is addressed "To any Lodge working under the jurisdiction of the M.'. W.'- Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas," and also provides that it is for use in Kansas only. Notvrithstanding these precautions it has developed during the past year t h a t the Secretary of Emporia Lodge No. 12, of Emporia, in November, 1917, issued a Certificate for Transfer of Membership to Brother Maury L. Evans, who for several years had resided in Fort Worth, Texas, although Brother Evans had requested a dimit. Not being familiar with the laws of Kansas he presented his petition for membership to Julian Field Lodge No. 908 in Fort Worth, accompanied by this Certificate and was elected to membership. The Secretary of Julian Field Lodge states that he at once notified Emporia Lodge No. 12 but it seems the communication failed to reach the Secretary. Later on Brother Evans received a notice from Emporia Lodge concerning his dues and in reply he expressed great surprise as he was already a member of Julian Field Lodge in Fort Worth. The Secretary of Emporia Lodge subinitted the matter to the Grand Secretary, who forwarded all correspondence to the Grand Master of Texas and asked for his opinion in the case.. A reply was received iii a short time .stating that under the Texas law an applicant for membership must present with his petition a dimit from a regular lodge, or satisfactory explanation for its absence, and that under their law "a dimit is held to be a vote of a lodge by which a Mason's membership is severed with the Lodge, and he is held to be dimitted when said vote is taken and is fair. The dimit itself is only a certificate of lodge action and its form makes no particular difference." The Grand Master therefore held and ruled that Brother Evans is a Master Mason in good standing in Julian Field Lodge No. 908 of Fort Worth, Texas. . This subject, together with all the correspondence, is submitted by the Grand Secretary for such action as the Grand Lodge may deem best.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
321
BONDING TRE.\SURERS AND SECRETARIES.
Experience in the past has demonstrated that it is desirable for Lodges to require reasonable security from the officers who handle and have in charge the funds of the lodge. There is no universal custom in regard to this matter and while some of our lodges require their Treasurer and Secretary to give a bond, in a majority of cases it is not practiced and in order t h a t .some definite action may be taken as to the advisability of the lodges requiring bonds from these officers, the subject is herewith submitted for consideration at this Annual Communication. A proposition has been submitted by one of the reliable bonding companies of this country to bond such officers or trustees as each lodge may direct in any amount required. This security is on the respective office and not the individual; in other words, it will not be necessary to make any change whatever in these bonds because of the change of officers. In this way the bond is perpetual and will save the necessary labor and time in making changes where a new officer is elected. Their proposition contemplates bonding any number of lodges desiring to take advantage of this opportunity and the rate will be based on the amount of the suretyship. Should the total amount be $100,000.00 and not to exceed $300,000.00 a rate of twenty cents per hundred per annum will be charged; should the total amount be $300,000.00 or more the rate will be fifteen cents per hundred per annum. The company will take this matter up direct with each lodge, first ascertaining which officer or officers they desire to bond and the amount of each. After this information has been secured, they will then prepare one bond, indicating on the same the name, number and location of each lodge, the office bonded and the amount. This bond will then be filed with the Grand Secretary. The premiums; however, will be collected by the company direct from each lodge. This subject is not presented with a view of recommending that the Grand Lodge make it mandatory for the lodges to bond their officers, but simply for consideration by the Grand Lodge as to the desirability of recommending that the lodges take advantage of this opportunity of bonding the officers who have their funds in charge, thereby giving proper security for the safety of the funds a t a minimum cost.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
MAP OF MASONIC DISTRICTS.
In this issue of our Annual Proceedings will be found a cut showing the seventy-three Masonic districts as arranged up to this date. I t is deemed advisable to include this half-tone with the Proceedings on account of the information being needed by many of our lodges, in attending district meetings, and ascertaining the names and numbers of the lodges in any particular district. ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR T H E ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 5.5.572 $27,786 00 Charter fees 20 00 Miscellaneous .â&#x20AC;˘ 1,200 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 750 00 Expenses. Assistant to Grand Secretary Committee allowance (By-Law 40) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication.: Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 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 Secretary's Honorarium Grand Master's apron Grand Officers' portraits Historical Registry and Abstract Library furniture, binding, etc List of Regular Lodges 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 Private Secretary, Grand Master Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence Law 49) Special Appropriation Booklets of List of Soldiers Stationery and printing Stenographic and clerical help Taxes
$ 1,800 00 150 00 300 00 1,000 00 80O 00 03 00 10 00 1,000 00 800 00 100 00 1,800 00 1,200 00 51 50 40 00 200 00 1,000 00 175 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 100 00 1,700 00 35 00 2.500 00 800 00 300 00 (By300 500 1,000 1,800 3,000
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1919-20.
GRAND
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OF KANSAS.
323
ANNUAL REPORTS.
From the complete summary and synopsis of returns submitted with this report it will be noted that so far as membership is concerned the year 1919 has been the most prosperous year in the history of Masonry in Kansas. The net gain of 4,307 is almost beyond comprehension and the number raised, 5,438, is an average of over 13 for each of our 417 lodges and which makes our present membership 55,572. The work accomplished has been so great t h a t it is not possible for your Grand Secretary to direct attention to the amount of work done in any particular lodge, as it would mean the preparation of a special table which would require almost as much detail as the synopsis itself. Your attention, however, is directed to the two columns in the synopsis of returns showing the net gain or net loss in each lodge. The membership in our three largest lodges is so close that attention is called to the same, which is as follows: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3.... 1,241 Orient Lodge No. 51 1,243 Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 1,267 The amount of work accomplished by these lodges is remarkable, Wyandotte Lodge having raised 207, Orient Lodge 168 and Albert Pike Lodge, 142. The tables submitted with this report are complete as returns were received from all the lodges, notwithstanding it entailed a great deal of effort on the part of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to bring about this result. A detailed report concerning this matter will ba presented by your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation. Notwithstanding the prosperity of .the Craft during the past year and its wonderful growth, we are again compelled to. report that inattention on the part of some Secretaries to transmit their reports within the time provided by law, and two Secretaries in failing to pay the Grand Lodge dues within the statutory time, compelled the Grand Secretary to withhold issuing credentials. The lodges failing to transmit their reports on or before January 10th were the following: Euclid Lodge No. 101, Lyndon. Memphis Lodge No. 108, Garland. Robinson Lodge No. 159, Robinson. Parkerville Lodge No. 168, Parkerville. Bennington Lodge No. 180, Bennington. Mulvane Lodge No. 201, Mulvane. . Parker Lodge No. 341, Parker.
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OF THE
February,
Boling Lodge No. 365, Boling. Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria. Wakefield Lodge No. 396, Wakefield. Wilmore Lodge No. 412, Wilmore. The following failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues on or bei o r e the time required by law: Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria. Coats Lodge No. 394, Coats.
SUMMARY FOR 1 9 1 9 :
Number members December 31, 1918
51,202
Inc7-ease. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D, omitted last report
7,073 5,889 5,438' :.: 814 222 21 12=6,507
Decrease. Number Number Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended expelled : erroneously reporteil last year S t a r Lodge No. 69
Net Gain Number members December 31, 1919
1,152 702 234 6 2 41=2,137 4,370 55,572
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Gr. Lodge Dues. $ 29 00 44 00 27 00 23 00 12 50 38 00 38 50 57 00 38 00 48 50 148 50 44 50 35 50 35150 22 50 40 50 2100 38 50 79 00 28 50 48 00 40 00 60 50 22 50 6150 5100 52 00 12 50 33.00 35 00 47 00 53 00 40 00 40 00 98 00 23 50 20 00 33 50 37 00 19 50 76 00 33 00 72 00 23 00 49 00 39 00 55 00 30 00 26 50 47 00 34 00 36 00 4100 84 50 3100
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267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321
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SCHEDULE " C "
B e i n g amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1918: No.
Name.
h 61 82 134 385 .
McKinley LaCygne T u s c a n ..'. Clay Center Piper Total
Gr. Lodge Dues. $ 26 31 14 78 32
50 00 50 00 00
$182 00
Masonic Home. $ 26 30 14 80 32
50 00 50 00 00
$183 00
Total. $ 53 61 29 158 64
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$365 00
SCHEDULE " D . "
A m o u n t dispensation fees received from the following lodges: U. D. U. D. U . D.
Name. Altamont Delia
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SCHEDULE " F "
Amount received account bond investment for the year ending December 31, 1919: Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest, Spring Township, Harper County, bonds Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County.. Interest, Board of Education, Larned Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Interest, Spring Township, Harper County, bond Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County.... Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Interest, Board of Education, Larned Bond No. 2, School District No. 15, Shawnee County Bond No. 8, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Bond No. 9, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Total
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February,
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 22, 1920. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand
Secretary,
In account xvith the M.'. W-'- GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. CASH A C C O U N T .
Dr. Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $55,438 OO Received froni lodges, as per Schedule " B " 7,137 60 Received a s per Schedule " C " 365 00 Received as per Schedule " D " 40 00^ Received as per Schedule " E " 20 0 * Received as per Schedule " F " 2,152 50 Received account special dispensation fees (Stuart) 1918 220 00' Received account special dispensation fees (Wood) 1919.. 630 00' Received account interest on daily balance (Stuart) 1918 75 68Received account refund. 1918 Taxes 9 68 Received account refund 1919 Taxes 19 37 Received account Books of Annual Returns 1,254 00 Received account unexpended portion Grand Master's contingent fund (Stuart) 1918 454 17 Received account unexpended portion Grand Master's contingent fund and interest (Wood) 1919 902 97" Received account payment for lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 53, 82, 97, 101, 260, 312, 397 140 00^ Received account.late Star Lodge No. 69 21 83. Received account dues and fees from defunct Lodges 42 50' Received account miscellaneous 33 08 Received account daily balance interest 1919 : 410 12: Received from Grand Chapter R. A. M. account maintenance Office and Library Building 400 00' Received from Grand Council R. & S. M. account maintenance Office and Library Building 100 OO'^ Received from Grand Commandery K. T., account maintenance Office and Library Building 250 00Total
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ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 22, 1920. M.". W-'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
In account with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary. 1920. Jan. 22.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer since last report $70,116 50a Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
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$ 935,955 87 .
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0 T h i s 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 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 d o n a t e d b y t h e M a s o n s of T o p e k a .
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a m o u n t u p t o t h a t d a t e $34,606.41 t r a n s f e r r e d t o t h e H o m e .
(3)Theso a m o u n t s were first t r a n s f e r r e d t o 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 t o t h e M a s o n i c 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
© T h i s a m o u n t i n c l u d e s a n a p p r a 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 So,000.00.
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352
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
CHANUTE, KANSAS, A P R I L 25,
1919.
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 the city of Chanute, Kansas, on April 25, 1919, A. L. 5919, at 8:45 o'clock P. M. This Communication was called at the request of King David Lodge No. 416, A. F . & A. M. for the purpose of dedicating the handsome new Masonic Temple recently erected by King David Lodge in t h e city of Chanute, Kansas. The following is a list of the Grand Officers: M.'- W-'- O W E N J.. WOOD
R.'.W.". H U G H P. FARRELLY R.'. W.'. E D W I N C. EAGLES R . ' . W - ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH W-'. WILLIAM M . GRAY Bro. J A M E S ROY GIVENS Bro. CHARLES A. WILSON
. W-'. GEORGE W . PFUNDSTEIN Bro. J O H N GARDNER Bro. HARRY B . WILLIAMS Bro. FRANCIS M . CLARK M.'.W.'. ELRICK C. COLE
Grand Master
,
Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden ;
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon a s Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Orator
W.'. ARTHUR V. COOPER W-'. CLARENCE N . WOOD Bro. S E T H J. BAILEY
Bro. ARTHUR N
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W.'. STEPHEN C . BEACH Bro. B. OREN BURCHEB Bro. CHARLES PRATT H.-VRRY L . GRIGGS WILLIAM H . POWELL J O H N W . PRATT H E N R Y E . RAKESTRAW H E N R Y W . LOY..'
Tapers.
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ALLEN
Bro. OSCAR C. BAIHD Bro. E L D O N J. LOWE
W-'. W-'. Bro. W-'. Bro.
jBearers Two Burning
Bearers of the Lodge | )
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.Bearer one Burning Taper ^Bearer Three Great Lights a s Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Marshal as Grand Architect as Grand Tyler Musical Director
Immediately after "the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form the procession was formed and the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, assisted â&#x20AC;¢ by King David Lodge No. 416, and visiting brethren dedicated t h e new Temple in Due and Ancient Form. M.'. W-'- Elrick C. Cole de-
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
353
livered an excellent addiess, after which a splendid musical program was rendered by talent assembled by King David Lodge. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was then closed in Ample Form. Altogether the occasion was a most delightful one. King David Lodge tendering a sumptious banquet to more than five hundred guests. The ceremonies of the evening were carried out with dignity and dispatch, leaving a most splendid impression upon a large gathering of Masons and friends. O W E N J. WOOD,
Grand Attest: J A M E S ROY GIVENS,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
354
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
BELOIT, KANSAS, NovEMiiErt 5th,
1919.
By request of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, A. F . & A. M., The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication in Masonic Hall, Beloit, Kansas, on the 5th day of November A. D. 1919 at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the High School Building in said city. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry with the following officers: M-'. W.'. O W E N J. WOOD
R.'. W-'- ALBERT C. MCCLINTIC., Bro. .JOHN P. ST.ACK W-'. FRED W . KXAPP
Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'- J O H N W . BARTLESON W.'. P H I L I P G. CHUBHIC Bro. J O H N MILTON OLIVER
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
Bro. GEORGE H . P.ARTRIDGE Bro. R. CHESTER W R E N C H
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
Bro. HARRY C. A N N A N . . . .
.:
Bro. RORERT H. BEHREND Bro. FLOYD D . H Y M A N
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. THOMAS R. RANDALL
as Grand Marshal ;
as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the High School â&#x20AC;¢ Building, where the corner stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. H. L. Kent, associate professor of education, K. S. A. C , and Vocational Director for the State of Kansas, gave an educational talk. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge then returned to Masonic Hall, and was closed in Ample Form, on the first degree. O W E N J. WOOD,
Grand Attest: P H I L I P G . CHUBBIC,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
355
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:
During the past year many Masonic publications, magazines. Proceedings, laws, etc., have been received and placed on file in the library. Such portions as will require binding have been arranged and filed away so that when the time comes that it is deemed expedient to have them bound and indexed they will be in shape to handle without further inconvenience to the Librarian. The Proceedings of our Grand Lodge, as soon as practicable after our last Annual Communication, were indexed as usual by subjects, bringing this work up to date. Your Librarian would again report that in view of the continued advance in prices of binding nothing along this line has been accomplished during the past year. In the Museum Department many additions have been made during the year, all of which have been properly labeled and placed on display for the benefit of the Craft and others who visit the Grand Lodge Building. In this connection we are under particular obligations to W . ' . Brothers Charles A. Loucks, Past Master of Emerald Lodge No. 289 of Lakin; W-'. Fred Voiland, Past Master of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 of North Topeka; Brother Milton M. McLean, member of Wellington Lodge No. 150 and Brother John B. Sharp, member Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka. It is to these brethren we are under special obligations for one of the most interesting displays of war relics in this section of the country. For the purpose of placing these articles where they could be easily seen, special cases were made and all the material arranged and properly marked, indicating the nature of the particular article displayed and its use. At some future time when all.the unbound material in our Library will have been bound and an index prepared no doubt these war relics will be properly catalogued and each article described as to its use or purpose. In the matter of historical data concerning each Lodge a great deal of material has been added during the past year, and the attention of the Craft is called to this subject as it appears in the report of the Grand Secretary. . â&#x20AC;˘ During the past year we have added two glass display cases for museum purposes, and one large Multiplex case for cards, photos, etc.
356
PROCEEDINGS
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In addition to the regular Proceedings, magazines and periodicals, the following books have been placed on the shelves in the Library and are ready for use: War with Germany, Statistical Summary. Ayres. "Celebration One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary Providence Chapter No. 1,R. A. M. Honor Roll of Brethren in Indiana who were in the U. S. Service in the late War. Military Lodges. 1732-1899.. Gould. History Pueblo Lodge No. 17, Colorado. Symbols of the Three Degrees. Street. Constitution Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Masonry in the World War. Tyler. Suggestions for Preparing Lodge Histories. Texas. Great Priory England. Order of Solemn Service of Thanksgiving, 1918. The Deliverance of the Holy Land. E. W. Barnes. Masonic Parliamentary Law. California. Report Masonic Home. Mississippi. 1919. Proceedings Cedar Rapids Masonic Conference. 1918. Report of Masonic Overseas Mission. New York. Constitution Grand Lodge of Rhode Island. 1919. Fraternally submitted, â&#x20AC;˘ ALBERT K . W I L S O N ,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'. W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, Chairman, submitted the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand .Officers, which report was, on motion of M.'. W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, a d o p t e d . To 'the M-'. W-'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, have examined advance copies of these reports, and submit recommendations as follows: That our Grand Master is a good man, and good Mason we know from the record of his long, arduous and valuable service, written on many pages in his Lodge, and in the Grand Lodge, and many associate Bodies. We also know him to be an eminent jurist, but his report which your committee is called upon to review, furnishes the final indisputable evidence that he is also a statesman and diplomat, in that with all the multiplied cares of a year's administration of the Grand Lodge with its Fifty-five thousand (55,000) Masons, he has presented a final report which does not contain a single mooted point, not a decision, a recommendation, or a suggestion of fact or policy, with possibly one exception, necessary to be referred to any standing committee. Your committee, therefore, with a feeling of thankful admiration, unhesitatingly recommend the approval of every record of official action contained in the report. We cannot, however, forbear the following comment upon this interesting and valuable contribution to our Masonic literature. We commend most heartily his opening remarks referring.to many grave moral, political and economic questions, now confronting the civilized world, and the important parts the spirit and principles of Masonry are to play in their adjustment and settlement. The Grand Master of Masons is a Sovereign in all things Masonic, and we approve his wisdom in the very unusual action of postponing this Communication, thus tending greatly to avoid the anxiety which would doubtless have been felt over any great convention held in the midst of the epidemic. The generous recognition of the courtesies of the brethren, and the co-operation of District Deputies and other Grand and subordinate OflScers, as voiced in his account of official visitations, dedications and District meetings, is noted with appi'eciation. Doubtless all succeeding Grand Masters will realize the import-
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ance of at least one Grand Officer attending each district meeting, and will arrange accordingly. We have no reason to question the wisdom of the Grand Master's disciplinary measures, but confess our inability to understand why the Masters of several different Lodges should all make the same error in computing the time between degrees, or why Secretaries who are so neglectful as to fail to post their copies of the Grand Lodge Laws to date, or to make annual reports and pay Grand Lodge dues, should be tolerated by their brethren until their Lodges are brought into contempt. Masonic charity is a beautiful thing, but it sometimes covers, a multitude of sins well deserving more vigorous treatment. The incident disclosing the variation of the Organic Law of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, from our own, is interesting and valuable as information, and also as showing how Lodges, like the men who compose them, may disagree without dissension. Very properly the Grand Master devotes a considerable portion of his report to our Masonic Home, the final report of the building of which will be presented by the Secretary of the -Home a t this meeting. The death and destruction caused by the fire four years ago, constitutes perhaps the most distressing and dramatic incident in the history of our Grand Lodge, but now happily our Home is materially restored, enlarged, beautiful and adorned, to shelter our increasing family. Complete in every detail, it is a source of satisfaction that its cost was probably at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) less than would be required to reproduce it now, and no less thankful should we be t h a t every Lodge in the jurisdiction has paid or will speedily pay its due proportion of the cost. We sincerely, hope the few remaining delinquent Lodges may be prospered so abundantly that the Grand Master next year can report the balance of $3,837.25 fully met. Even now, your committee is informed that a considerable part of this delinquency has been paid in since the books were closed for the annual repoi-t. It is also proper, as the report reminds us, to remember with grateful appreciation the valuable aid and loyal assistance to the Home ever and always given by the Eastern Star. The Grand Master's discussion of the immediate financial condition of the Home, brings forcibly to mind problems of family supply with which we are only too familiar. The Grand Lodge, from its invested funds, and surplus Charity Fund, can very easily extend the assistance suggested, and your committee recommends it be approved, and the Finance Committee instructed to make an appropriation in accordance therewith. It will be remembered that the effect of this action upon the finances of the Grand Lodge will be to put money from one pocket into another.
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The Grand Master's exhortation to the Craft to assist in building up the endowment fund by bequests is also a wise and timely thought, which during the coming decades and centuries, should bear rich fruit, to the permanency and glory of our beloved Home. The Grand Master need have no anxiety concerning the estimate placed upon his administration by his grateful and admiring brethren. He concludes by saying that his highest ambition is to have been of service to the Craft, and for them to feel that he has endeavored honestly and conscientiously to do his duty, in which result, and reward, he may rest secure. The report of the Grand Treasurer discloses transactions for the year of over One Hundred Thou.sands Dollars ($100,000.00), a cash balance in all funds of more than Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00), and additional securities of over Eighteen Thou-, sand Dollars ($18,000.00). Our veteran Grand Treasurer is entitled to great credit for his able administration of our finances and for the systematic order of our accounts. It is recommended that this report be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property for verification and audit. To our Grand Secretary, even older in service, we are glad to renew our oft repeated compliments and congratulations upon the truly wonderful completeness and excellence of his records and accounts. . Our Grand Lodge owes much to R.'. W.'-. Brother W I L SON, and as his burden of years increases, and the work of his office grows by leaps and bounds, some way should be found to relieve him of many routine duties, that we may for many years retain the benefit of his experience and wise counsel. Certainly, no financial consideration should be allowed to stand in the way of this result. We recommend the approval of all official actions as their record appears in his report, and that the statistical tables be referred to the Committee on Finance and' Property, and Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. We recommend the question of the suitable repair of the monument erected by this Grand Lodge to the memory of R.'. W."JOHN W . SMITH, our first Deputy Grand Master, near Highland, Kansas, be referred to the Finance Committee for a suitable appropriation, to be expended under the direction of the Grand Secretary. To this committee, we recommend also be referred the question of the deferred payment of mileage, for adjustment or recommendation of necessary legislative action. Also to this committee, the question of. an appropriation requested under the heading, "List of Regular Lodges," and for consideration and recommendation, also the subject of "Bonding Treasurers and Secretaries." The careful attention of the Craft is enjoined to the interest-
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ing and valuable information and suggestions contained under the following headings: Restoration of Charters. Official Receipts for Ciphers. Errors and Irregularities. History of Lodges. Books of Annual Returns. Misuse of Certificates for Transfer of Membership. Special attention is also called to the imposing and artistic arrangement of the "Honor Roll," containing the names of the sixty-three hundred and fifty-seven (6,357) brethren, who entered the service of their country in the World War. The following subjects, evidently requiring administrative action or advice, rather than legislation, we recommend be referred to the incoming Grand Master: Loss of Official Jewel. Furnishing Certified Records of Members. Masonic Home â&#x20AC;˘ Roster. Unauthorized Copies of Charters. Return of Books of Annual Returns. To the Jurisprudence Committee, we recommend be referred the following subjects: Law concerning Grand Lodge Dues, Section 124. Misuse of Certificates for Transfer of Membership, and its legal phrases. Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, WILLIAM L . BURDICK, FRED T . N Y E , ALVA L . SWEARINGEN,
Committee. CALL FROM LABOR TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
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CALL FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR.
At 1:45 p. M., the M.'. W.-. Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor. Brother ROUSSEAU A. BURCH, a member of Salina Lodge No. 60, delivered the following oration, which on motion of R.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, was ordered printed in the proceedings : ORATION. To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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No meeting of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has ever been held in more portentous times. When we look back upon the world war, upon its blind, insensate rage, the appalling character of its diabolisms, its unprecedented destructiveness, and its vast miseries, we see that it was more than throwing the iron dice' with thrones and empires for stakes. It was a moral earth<iuake. The pent-up passions of mankind broke all restraints. The evil of the world seemed to be dominant, , and the good trampled under foot. Trust and brotherhood were overborne by untamed barbarism. The underpinning of the whole social structure was threatened. Moral codes and fundamental beliefs, once supreme, were involved in the threatened collapse of civilization; chaos, with streaming hair and destructive hands, challenged our liopes for the future; and the skeptic renewed his sneer: "Where is now thy GOD." Now that the "war has closed, we find preparation for peace is placing even greater strain on the nation than preparation for war. The old order is undergoing, and must undergo, radical change. Stupendous problems of
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reconstruction confront us, political, social and economic, which are not merely local and national, but which are international in character, and the world is still fevered and inflamed. The enthusiasm which sustained us during the war has waned. Inordinate selfishness and insatiable greed confront us on every hand. Lavi^, order, and government are disrespected, justice is sought to be evaded, and honor outwitted. Judgment in high places is supplanted by petty partisan bickering. Old jealousies and rivalries are insidiously kept alive and fostered, nations are kept at odds, and a sober, stable mind for the world is kept unseated. In such tempestuous days, it cannot be amiss to take fresh observation to determine our bearings; to consider candidly and searchingly whether or not our trust is well reposed; and to assure ourselves whether or not we may still name the ineffable Name with our accustomed aweand reverence, and with our accustomed confidence. Browning's poem, "Pippa Passes," is the story of a little girl who spent her holiday fancying herself to be in turn the four happiest people in town. In the morning, at noon, in the evening, and at night, she passed in turn their abodes, singing a little song: "The year's a t the spring And day's at morn; Morning's at seven; The hillside's dew-pearl'd; The lark's on the wing; The snail's on the thorn; God's in his heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; All's right with the world!"
It SO happened that the people whom she fancied were the happiest in town, had in reality arrived at crises in. their lives of tremendous importance. Morning broke upon Ottima and her paramour Sebald, in the house wherethey had murdered Ottima's husband, and where his dead, body lay. They were living again the incidents in the gratification of their mad passion, and just as Sebald was about to crown Ottima his great white queen, his spirit's.
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arbitress, magnificent in sin, Pippa's song came like a communication of moral light, and the way was opened for remorse, repentance and spiritual rejuvenation. It was the same at each of the other places. At the moment when soul tragedies seemed tending to a fatal end, insight came, evil became revolting, and good prevailed. Tha evil which lay behind the closed doors and shuttered windows which Pippa passed was of the most abhorrent kind, but it failed to triumph; and if we calmly face the cataclysm of the war, and commit ourselves to a Jittle straight seeing and straight thinking, the fundamental things, the things which abide, may emerge from the •darkness and the confusion, and we, too, may say, "God's in his heaven— All's right with the world!"
If we turn our attention to those sciences, the study •of which enables us to trace the Creator in his works,-we observe that every atom of the thrilled and thrilling universe obeys those divine ordinances which we call laws of nature. The astronomer, exploring the heavens with his telescope, discovers a disheveled, wandering star, and summoning it, says: "Return ten centuries hence on such a night! The star will come. It dare not by one hour Cheat science or falsify her calculation. Men will have passed, but watchful in the tower Man shall remain in sleepless contemplation; And should all men have perished there in turn, Truth in their place would watch that star's return."
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When we carefully examine the evidence and honestly ^accept what it proves—substitute established fact for fancy, and accumulated knowledge for speculation—we know that man has risen to his present state through the operation of appropriate natural laws. The process has been one of growth and development, interrupted by retrogressions and periods of arrested progress. The name •of the process is not important. As Professor CARRUTH
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said in his celebrated poem, "Some call it evolution, and others call it GOD." But there is no historical scholar competent to speak on the subject who does not know the history of man on the earth is so extended, that the antiquity of his own chronicles is as the passing moment; and prehistoric archaeology has demonstrated beyond cavil or question that the earliest man was the lowest man, naked, homeless, brutish and almost speechless. We have only to consult the first chapters of the book, "The Discovery of America," by the great American historian. Prof. JOHN FISKE, to trace the ascent of man through a lower, a middle and an upper status of savagery, and then through a lower, a middle and an upper status of barbarism, to a status properly dignified as civilization. His progress through the various stages of civilization, up to the plane we now occupy, has been according to the same processes and laws, and phases of the long struggle are illustrated in the present population of the globe, which is plainly of the most heterogeneous, kind. There are races still little removed from the brute,, and there are civilized races to whom enough of the brute: still clings to make them act, at times, like savages. The. progress of man toward higher and finer cultural stages has been accompanied by nobler and mores refined conceptions of the Deity. Our own poet, LOWELL, has said: Âť "Each age must worship its own thought of GOD, More or less earthy, clarifying still With subsidence continuous of the dregs; Nor saint nor sage can fix immutably The fluent image of the unstable best, Still changing in their very hands that wrought."
If we turn to the pages of the open Book, by whoseprecepts our actions are squared, we find this truth illustrated in the history of the people of Israel. Beginningas a small and loosely bound league of nomadic desert tribes committed to polytheism and idolatry, they passed through progressive stages to a realization of Jehovah-,
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as the one GOD of all the earth. In their ceremonials they progressed from human sacrifices to animal sacrifices. Then a prophet arose, who proclaimed to the people that the LORD did not desire the blood of dumb animals, that He was weary of burnt offerings, and that what He really desired was that they should do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. At last there came a Teacher who inculcated the sublime doctrine that the only true and acceptable sacrifice is the contrite heart. . The heathen mother who brings some product of her labor and some herbs or flowers and lays them at the feet of a grinning idol made of mud, and then holds her sick babe in arms outstretched toward the figure, prays according to her enlightenment, not to the idol, but to the unsearchable and intangible GOD who cares for little children. And so beginning in the lowest and crudest savagery, there rise one above the other grades of religious thought and feeling, reaching upward, step by step, to the plane which we now occupy. We can mark, historically, clear improvements in our own attitudes from time to time toward, the Great Architect of the Universe; and by the indefatigable study and practice of the principles of our own Craft, we hope for deeper, richer and profounder experiences than we have hitherto known. Whatever else the war has done, it has clarified our conception of the Deity. The old local, tribal GOD, who needed to be flattered with magnification and propitiated with sensuous praise, who could be induced to grant tribal or national favors, and who was continually meddling in people's affairs, is gone forever from the thought of the rational man. This GOD abdicated with the Kaiser. Whatever else may be said of him, the Kaiser stood among the princes and peoples of the earth as a man possessing, and representing, a relatively high degree of culture. It will be remembered that he took for the text of his sermon, preached on board the Hohenzollern, "As long as Moses held up his hands, praying, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered his hands, Amalek prevailed." The
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lesson was that if Moses could thus succeed in dulling the swords of the enemy,..so could the Kaiser. When he told his army officers, grouped around. their banners, and bending their knees to the Lord of Hosts, that he would crush those who interfered with discharge of the responsibility laid on him to increase the German heritage, he said he trusted fully in the aid of GOD. At the outbreak of the war, when he appeared in the balcony before the people, he exhorted them to pray GOD to help the army* and when he appeared in the Reichstag a few days later, he said the Almighty would strengthen the German defense and conduct it to a good end. Early in the war, a noted German preacher took for the text of his sermon, "Is GOD Neutral," and undertook to prove that GOD had declared himself unequivocally for success of the German arms; and throughout the years of apparent German advantage, the Kaiser used to pass from scenes of blood and hate into the holy of holies, lift the war visor, hold communion with the German God, and then go back to slaughter, in full confidence of mutual understanding. We know that it was not defection of this God from the German cause, but reinforcement of the hard-pressed Allies by American soldiers, that stopped the last drive toward Paris, turned the tide of battle Eastward, and forced upon German arms choice of one of two disasters —virtual surrender,' or defeat. The idea of GOD as sovereign—the self-conscious martinet of a troubled world—has likewise passed out ol mind, because of the progress of democracy. At a time when empires crumble and thrones totter and fall. Divinity as king savors too much of kingship by divine right; and people who grant suffrage to women, hold state-wide primaries, and are busy perfecting themselves in selfgovernment, cannot think in terms of allegiance to a king. The idea of a struggling Deity, too weak or too vacillating to goyern well the universe of which he is the spiritual energy, and consequently compromised by the war, is
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revolting, and may be set down as the feeble lucubration of incertitude. Every thoughtful man, and every Mason, is conscious of the existence of an Almighty Power which was before humanity, and which will be when humanity as we know it has passed away. We know the power intimately as infinite and inexhaustible urge and energy. The highest conceptions of which we are capable are those of wisdom and will and justice and mercy and love. We ascribe these attributes to the Deity, because otherwise the Deity would be inferior to man; but of what the Divine Essence really consists, we do not have the understanding to conceive. He is still eveloped in a cloud. We cannot penetrate into th3 arcana of heaven and we can only symbolize him as we do in our Ritual.. We do know, however, that the providence of GOD is infinite in its plenteousness and benignity. There is no hymn or psalm of gratitude and praise in which we cannot join for the gifts which the Supreme Beneficence has lavished on mankind: life itself, with ability and opportunity to use and achieve; everything in the earth, the waters beneath, and the heavens above, which can . comfort and sustain; energies which make health, and strength, and growth possible; energies which come into consciousness as thought and feeling and aspiration, and thrist for knowledge, and which come into consciousness as sympathy, and kindness, and brotherhood, and justice, and mercy, and love. This bountiful and beneficient GOD, who so equips and enriches us, who in Shelley's phrase, "Wields the world with never-wearied love, Sustains it from beneath and kindles it above,"
is in his heaven today. The language spoken by JESUS has passed away, and only a few. fragments of that ancient speech remain in .the Greek gospels and in the English versions. One of these words is contained in the cry uttered in Gethsemaneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Abba! Father!" PAUL refers to it when he says, "Because we are sons, GOD has put his spirit in our hearts by
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which we cry, Abba! Father!" And whenever, in darkness and depression and doubt, or in insight and exaltation and light, we turn to the Best, and to the Inspirer of the .Best, the Infinite Goodness and Infinite Tenderness, the word which wells up from the heart to the lips is "Father!" GOD, however, has left humanity to work out its own salvation; and the great majority of the tribes of men are unitiate. They do not possess the mental and spiritual illumination necessary to enable them to understand' the plans and sketches on the tracing board of the universe. In the phrase of a preacher and teacher of India, they are still mere children, playing on the shore of the infinite, with childish joys and childish passions, childish ignorance and childish helplessness. They know not how to swim or cast nets or dive for pearls. They build houses with sand, and play with empty shells. With weeds and withered leaves they weave their boats, and float them on the vast deep. They wonder, and they cry out in fear and anger at the boisterous water, which, could they but understand and use, teems with treasure, and is capable of bringing into port, life's richest argosies. We learn through trial, and bitter failure, and partial success; and no mistake is ever made in testing our qualification to receive more exaulted degrees. GOD sets before us the toadstool and the edible mushroom. Choice of one.is pleasant to the taste, and nourishment and life; choice of the other is death; and we must learn for ourselves which one to choose. The fundamental law by which mankind has evolved from savagery to civilization is that man must take the consequences of his own conduct. I f a man employ his talents well, he is made ruler over many things. If he hide the Lord's money in the earth, there is taken from him even that which he hath, and he is cast into outer darkness. And man does not rise to the height of true moral grandeur until he ceases to question the justice of natural laws, ceases to charge GOD with misgovernment, accepts responsibility for his own
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conduct, and endures with fortitude the penalties for his own failures and misdeeds. For centuries the wedge of p'rogress has opened wider and wider the cleft between savagery and civilization, and _ man has done well. Civilization is his work. He chipped the flints with which he barbed his arrows, and he made the .super-gun which bombarded Paris. The heart-broken mother, watching at the bedside of her child burning with fever, no longer engages in agonized self-analysis to discover the sin which caused the reproving hand of GOD to be laid so heavily upon her. She is instructed by the scientific genius which provides an antitoxin for typhoid bacilli discovered in milk or water supply; the wizard scientific genius which has banished yellow fever from the tropics, stamped out smallpox, controlled the plague, checked tuberculosis, mastered diptheria, and identified the pneumonia and infantile paralysis micro-organisms. All the sciences and all the arts, all the institutions of civil society, all the marvelous inventions and discoveries of our own age, are man's work. They have all been produced by the toil and struggle of human hands, and the travail of human hearts and brains; and man, battling for progress, and for higher, better and nobler things, has never been permanently defeated. We come, therefore, to an understanding of GOD'S province and man's province in the universe, in respect to the war. The war was not GOD'S war. It was man's war. While it had its roots in a long past, it was forged in Germany, by Germans, for Germans. Uncivilization still persists. Great groups' of politically associated individuals exist who do not have the mental capacity, who are not sufficiently risen from the brute and the barbarian, to comprehend the divine purpose and the divine plan, and work in harmony with them. We know what it takes to bring the rough ashlar from the quarry and convert it into the polished cube; and war will not cease, peace on earth will not come, until enough nations have first been prepared in their hearts, and then have finally been raised to a
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cultural stage sufficiently high to realize the barbarity and the futility of that method of adjusting their antagonisms, and combine to prohibit war. Before the war, the people of the United States were sadly in need of light. We lacked wisdom and vision, and we were selfish and boastful and proud. The largeness of our phrases about brotherhood and democracy scarcely concealed the narrowness of our areas of sympathy. When the initial crime of the war was committed, we were reluctant to admit that whatever touches humanity touches us, and we wrapped ourselves in the seclusion of provincial isolation. With the sinking of the Lusitania, and the events which followed, the question was presented whether or not this nation would save its soul. There were outraged international law, and outraged moral law waiting for vindication; there was liberty crushed by the heel of brute force; there were high duty, our oft-repeated professions, honor, and the integrity of our name. But we already stood appalled at the horrors of the conflict; we were conscious of the fearful uncertainty attending foreign military venture; and we were wholly unprepared. We had begun to appreciate the peril of domestic discord, and had even suffered from the bomb, and the incendiary torch; and we were growing rich as fast as we could heap the gold of Europe in our bursting vaults. So we waited, while others fought to prevent the hard-won achievements of civilization from being cancelled^ and to prevent the old law of savagery from being brought back. The Belgians, the British, the Italiansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they fought for us. And how they suffered! What sacrifices they made! What misery they endured! The Russians, too, their men mowed down by thousands, stolidly waiting to take a rifle from a dead comrade's hands, until they were betrayed by Judas Iscariot leaders, bought by Gerrnan pieces of silver! And martyred France! Her army, fighting, retreating, ""and fighting again, until it stopped VON KLUCK, and saved Paris; standing with its back against its sunny
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fields, strewn with the wreck of its art, its industries, its homes, and the bodies of its beloved dead, facing without quail the Kaiser's hordes across No Man's Land, and crying to the world from the heights of Verdun, "They shall not pass!" When shall their glory fade! August hosts of the consecrated, receive our homage! At last the fogs which lay dense upon our understanding, and stifled our better impulses, were dissipated, and we, too, dared confront a lie in arms and not to yield. Race prejudices and class conflicts, religious interests and political differences, insobrieties, frivolities, and all manner of pettinesses, were dropped like masks from the face of the national character. Self-sacrifice became a passion. Multitudes from sea to sea felt a common obligation of duty above all fear, and stronger than death. And just as the stalwart jESUS of Nazareth, who consigned to the damnation of hell a generation of vipers, prepared him a weapon, and with flaming indignation, beat from the temple the money changers who were defiling it into a den of thieves, so the stalwart young manhood of America sallied forth, and joined the Allies to beat from the temple of this earth, and consign to the damnation of hell, a generation of vipers, who were befouling and defiling it with Prussianism. It cannot be doubted that in this magnificent outburst, human nature attained a supreme height; and so long as this awe-inspiring process, this divine process of revelation, holds sway, and human nature keeps its capacity to expand and becorne more and more fit to be the receptacle and the agent of infinite and eternal energy working for righteousness,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The year of man's evolution is at the spring; The day of his progress is at the morn, And morning's at seven; The hillside of his endeavor is dew-pearl'd; The lark's on the wing; The snail's on the thorn; God's in his heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; All's right with the world!
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One afternoon in August of a memorable year, a company of American soldiers halted for a moment's rest in the ancient forest of Fere. As the Captain was leaning against a tree, he caught the signal from down the road to advance. Just then a shell from a German 77 struck the foot of the tree, exploded, and a fragment tore its way through his body. "Good-bye, boys," he said, and they thought he was gone. But, with a sublime selfmastery, which compelled death itself to wait, he straightened himself, turned to the Lieutenant on whom leadership would devolve, and said, "Lieutenant, the command is 'Forward.' See the boys through." Brothers, to each and all of us, facing the East and with eyes fixed on the initial of the Name, the command isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Forward! COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
The report of the Committee on Necrology was presented by W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Chairman. On motion of M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, the report was adopted. To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Agreeably to a venerable custom, and obeying the prornpting of our heai'ts, we do honor to the memory of those, who, prior to their passing on, impressed their personal worth on Brothers and Fellows. Little do we know of the individual difficulties surmounted, the hardships endured, or the sacrifices made that these lives might contribute to the good of others. Of the work of these splendid men, the world has taken but little note, nor will it long remember, but every kind and helpful act lives in the life it touched, ennobling the giver, and is being passed on by the recipient to another to make more beautiful the sea of humanity. From the Grand Jurisdictions with which we maintain relations, come forty memorials for our archives. A splendid resume of the lives of a few Brethren who have honored the Fraternity by walking in its light, uprightly before men, and who have been honored by positions of distinction. Oregon furnishes the greatest record for "Work." Past Grand Master M.'. W ' - THOMAS MCCLELLAND BALDWIN, a charter member
of his Lodge, was for thirteen consecutive years its Master, and for thirty-one years preceding his death had conferred in it every Master's degree.
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North Carolina, with a list of six transferred to the Higher Lodge, presents the most unique distinction. M.'. W-'- CHARLES H. ROBINSON, Past Grand Master, died in his 86th year, proud of the fact that he had never received other than the degrees of the Symbolic Lodge. It might be well for us in these days of Masonic skyscrapers, to think most seriously of the example of this distinguished Brother who passed from the ranks, through the lines of promotion, to the highest position in the Fraternity, giving his whole life to the work afforded in the inexhaustible quarries of Symbolic Masonry. As we meditate, may we not each for himself, answer these questions. Are our foundations being laid deep and strong? Are our Apprentices grounded in the fundamental principles which underlie manhood, and make safe our civil institutions? Do we impress the Craftsman with the necessity of building right and righteousness into his character? Do our Tenets impel him to keep his body pure as the house of an immortal soul, and that the generations yet unborn, may have clean parentage? Are our Master Masons MASTER MEN? Do we give them a betthe grip on themselves, and prepare them for greater service in the world? If not, whither are we- traveling? Illinois easily furnished the Patriarch of the list in the person of M.'. W-'- MONROE C. CRAWFORD, Past Grand Master. He served his friend and Brother, his Country, and his GOD most acceptably. Forty-four years he honored and adorned the Judicial ermine. Sixty-four years of Masonic service, including twenty years as Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances immediately following his term as Grand .Master, and from which he was transferred and became Chairman of Jurisprudence. The latter position he held at the time of his death. The ink on the splendid memorial issued as the permanent Masonic record of his life, was scarcely dry, when the hand that wrote it was stilled, and the Grand Master of that great state, M.'. W-'- AUSTIN H . SCROGIN, was no more. May we be reminded of the shortness of life and the uncertainty of its continuance, and work earnestly 'ere the noontide of eternity sets in. The single break in the ranks of our distinguished servants was M.". W-'. GEORGE C. KENYON, Grand Master in 1889. A native of New York, who early in life set his face toward the going down of the sun. He tarried as a resident of Illinois while fighting in Company F., Seventy-seventh Volunteer Infantry, for the preservation of our union. After many years in Kansas, he moved to Seattle, Washington, where he "Went West," April 13th, 1919. Our own resident Grand Lodge family has remained intact. Our hearts go out to some who are bowed by the weight of years and infirmity, and yet a proper measure of usefulness has been
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apportioned unto each, and for these blessings, we in thankfulness proclaim, the LORD, He is good; "His Mercy endureth forever." During the year seven hundred two Brothers of ours passed from the sunny plains of Kansas to the green banks of eternity. What this means to us depends upon whether they were blood relative, personal friend, chance acquaintance, or mere upstanding, right thinking men, bound by the same ties and pledged to the same duties as we are. The angle of view prepares the thought, but on one thing we are all agreed. We rejoice in the good of each life, and declare that it shall be cherished as a beacon to the 5438 who have come into our ranks during the period; to lead them through the early years of work and service, to a full realization of every feature and function of Speculative Masonry. The faults of the dead we obscure in the mantle of Charity, and blot them out in the synibolism of the Blazing Star; so may those living in error among us be brought back by kind and helpful admonition to the peace and content of right living, rather than to be cast into outer darkness through ill-advised and unmasonic criticism. Our own loss from the rank and file together with the thousands from other Grand Jurisdictions, include a great army which stood four square for the Principles of Masonry, leaders in their communities, and an inspiration to their Fellows having not the stimulants of Masonic preferment. Among the most distinguished of these was our Brother, THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Whatever may come from the narrowness of the cynical, or the breath of the analytical mind as to his work as a public servant, it must be admitted that he is one of the history's characters. His lif^, as a man and Mason was true to our ideals, and its imprint is on the countless millions of the world. His home contained all the tenderness that the name implies, and the very important duties of Fatherhood and Motherhood were well exampled. His conception of citizenship was most elevating, and true to the first Principles of Masonry. His willingness to give his sons, even himself, to his country at war, proved the sincerity of the loyalty which he preached in unmistakable language. His fight for the right from early manhood until death, should inspire us so to live and fight. We build a most stately monument to our departed Brothers, if from their lives we draw an eff'ectual admonition of the living. High ideals and good example are most practical. The principles of our Order are not mere words, but are definitely to rule and govern our lives. Next to the Bible, our Monitor should have a place in the daily life of every Mason. With a proper conception of whence we came, a view of life's pleasures and duties from its meridian, a certain knowledge of its
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end, and the commoh hope of its future, may we not call you to the simple unostentatious standards of the Masonic life. To practice the cardinal virtues; to walk in simplicity, regardless of rank or fitation, providing for the education of your children, the comfort of your own old age, and furnishing a proper example for your profligate Brother who thinks only of today; to contribute little or much according to your several abilities to the world's good; to be industrious and lay in the scales of Justice as an employe a full measure of honest service for every day's work, and as an employer, a proper reward from the fruits of industry; to be a good Samaritan among the needy, dividing your bed and bread with the poor and improvident; to save.the falling; to whisper good counsel kindly and helpfully as needed; to visit the sick, and by buoyancy of spirit, natural or cultivated, lighten his burden and make easier the pain he bears; to comfort the widow and orphan, giving them the hope of our philosophy and pointing them to the solace of all sorrowing, and protecting them in the strength of our Fraternity; to fear GOD the Father and love man the Brother. These are the duties of a Mason, the Ideals of the Church, and the very essence of the life of the CHRIST. When you have .made them a part of your life to the fullest extent of the ability given you, your heart and spirit will overflow with the "wages" of Masonry. The blissful satisfaction you will experience as a result of having done your duty, and helped another, will never be surpassed, save when "Your trembling soul stands naked and alone" before the Judge Supreme IF he say, "Well done," "Enter thou into the joys of the LORD."
Fraternally submitted, ELMER F . STRAIN,
Comviittee. RESOLUTION BY M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART.
M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART submitted the following resolution which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A.M.
of
Kansas:
That a Special Committee of five Past Grand Masters be appointed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master to devise and report by 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning, March 18, 1920, some plan looking to the constant and steady increase of the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home, to the end that in the course of time the income from such Endowment Fund will meet the current yearly expenses of the Masonic Ilome Family.
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The M.'. W-'- Grand Master immediately announced the following as.such special committee: M.'. W-'. WiLUAM I. STUART.
M. . W ALEX. A. SHARP. M. . W HENRY F . MAEON. M. . w ELRICK C . COLE. M. . w GILES H . LA.MB.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The M.". W.'. Grand Master then called the M.". W.". Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:15 p. M.
EVENING SESSION. March 17, 1920. â&#x20AC;¢ The M.". W.'. Grand Master called the M.". W.". Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:15 P. M. WEDNESDAY,
EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK. Siloam Lodge No. 225, A. F . & A. M. of Topeka, Kansas, exemplified the Third degree in full dramatized form, with the following officers, the work being under the direction of W-'- HARVEY O. DAVIS, Lecturer. GEORGE F . R E E S
,
SAMUEL ALEXANDER WILLIAM C . CARTLIDGE J A M E S NELSON W I L L I A M A. TINKER
HOMER A. CLAUSSEN FREDERICK H . GADES HOMER B . F I N K BLAKE O . BAIRD /VICTOR S . BOUTWELL
Master.
Senior Junior ; .'
Warden. Warden.
Treasurer. Secretary.
Senior Junior Senior Junior
Deacon. Deacon. Steward. Steward.
as Tyler.
CALL FROM LABOR TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
R.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Deputy Grand Master then called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge .from labor to refreshment until 9:00 A. M., Thursday morning.
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MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, March 18, 1920. The M.\ W.'. Grand Master called the M.'. W / . Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 9:00 A. M.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON submitted the report of the Committee on Correspondence, which report was, on motion of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, ordered printed in the Proceedings. SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGE OF PANAMA. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON submitted the following special report of the Committee on. Correspondence concerning the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Panama, which report was adopted on motion of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE: To the M-'. W-'â&#x20AC;¢ Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
One year ago your committee recommended that the subject concerning the request of the Grand Lodge of Panama for official recognition be postponed until our next Annual Communication. During the past year your committee have made a thorough investigation, and find that we cannot consistently extend fraternal relations to the Grand Lodge of Panama at this time. Under the prescribed formula of our Grand Lodge in extending fraternal relations with other Grand Lodges, it is required that they shall have sovereign and undisputed jurisdiction over the territory in which their Grand Lodge is located. We find that this is not the case with the Grand Lodge of Panama. It seems that through an agreement with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (which exercises control over the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone), the Grand Lodge of Panama can receive and act upon applications for the degrees of Symbolic Masonry from citizens of Panama, although they actually live and carry on their business, trades or professions in the Canal Zone;
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likewise the Lodges under the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone may receive petitions froni citizens of the United States who actually live or carry on their business, trades or profession within the Republic of Panama. . This arrangement, therefore, does not conform to the requirements of our Grand Lodge. We also find that' the eight Lodges which took part in the organization of the Grand Lodge of Panama were cr-eated by Grand Lodges with which our Grand Lodge has never been in fraternal relations. This includes one which seenis to have been created by a Grand Lodge of Panama, which Grand Lodge was under the jurisdiction of a" Supreme Council. . We also find that the Grand Lodge of Panama admits of an approval and accorded recognition by the Supreme Councils of Panama, Venezuela and Colombia. Our Grand Lodge only recognizes as legitimate a Grand Lodge ex' ercising exclusive jurisdiction over Symbolic Masonry, consisting of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry known as Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and none other. The formula upon which our Grand Lodge extends fraternal I'elations to another Grand Lodge requires. First, that its initiates believe in the existence of GOD, and in the immortality of the soul; that they be obligated in the name of GOD and upon the Holy Scriptures or Book of Faith recognized by the candidate as the Word of GOD; that the Grand Lodge requesting recognition is in every respect sovereign and independent of control by any other body whatever, and its work confined to the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Our Grand Lodge requires, under the third paragraph of its formula of oiRcial recognition, that such Grand Lodge shall in every respect be sovereign and independent of control by any other body whatever-. The Grand Lodge of Panama does not come within this requirement as it admits t h a t in order to be legitimate it must be accorded recognition by a Supreme Council, which under the requirements of our Grand Lodge has no jurisdiction over Symbolic Masonry. In view of the foregoing, your committee recommends that the request of the so-called Grand Lodge of Panama for official recognition be denied. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Chairman. COMPENSATION OF LECTURER.
M.'. W-'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON moved that the Jurisprudence Committee be directed to amend Bj^-Law No.
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52, relating to the per diem of the Lecturer, by substituting the word "Eight" Dollars ($8.00) for "Five" Dollars ($5.00). Motion carried. REPORT OP SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, Chairman of the Special Committee on Masonic Home, made the following report, which was, on motion, adopted : To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free arid Accepted Masons of Kansas: Your Special Committee, to whom was referred the question of considering and reporting a plan for the constant and steady increase of the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home, beg leave to submit the following report: That ever mindful of the importance of the subject matter referred to them and impressed by that part of the M.'. W-'Grand Master's address respecting the Masonic Home, in which the suggestion is made that on account- of the deep sympathy and abiding interest that each Mason in this Grand Jurisdiction must necessarily feel for the welfare of the Home, that when it comes to the transaction of the important business of making final disposition of your worldly goods, you bear in mind the. Masonic Home and its necessities, and. make a bequest to the Endowment Fund of the Home, we desire to emphasize and most earnestly endorse that suggestion, and sincerely hope that in the years to come such thought will bear fruit, and the Endowment Fund of the Home will be greatly enriched as a result thereof. Your committee has carefully considered various plans to accomplish the constant and steady increase of the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home, and have concluded that the same may be best and most effectively attained by the adoption of the following By-Law: Every Lodge working under a charter or' under Letters of Dispensation shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge a fee of One Dollar ($1.00) for each member raised, the same to become a part of the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home. Said payment shall be made at the same time and remitted with the annual per capita tax to the Grand Secretary. That the Jurisprudence Committee be instructed to prepare and report such By-Law.
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This By-Law shall take effect and be in force on and after April 1, 1920. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM I. STUART, ALEX. A. SHARP, ELRICK C. COLE, HENRY F . MASON, GILES H . LAMB,
Committee. REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME.
The report of the Kansas Masonic Home Board was made by M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. F I T C H , Secretary of the Board. On motion of W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, the report was received, and ordered printed in the Proceedings. TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KANSAS M A S O N I C HOME. During the year ended December 31, 1919, I received in cash items, $119,041.87 from the following sources: Building Fund, Lodges % 7,918 60 Building Fund, 0 . E. S. Cottage 26,000 00 Furnishing Fund, Order Eastern Star 1,420 00 Salvage, Temporary Dormitory, etc 3,973 31 Endowment donations 10,264 93 Grand Lodge relief 1,366 50 Mortgage loans, paid 31,554 91 Guardianship Funds 369 38 Morse land account 166 05 Miscellaneous receipts 358 28 Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund, interest 38 22 Income. Grand Lodge, per capita $25,608 50 Eastern Star, per capita 3,467 60 Interest, Loans $4,670 58 Balances 1,865 0 1 = 6,535 5 9 = 35,611 69 Total
$119,041 87
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer as per carbon copies of letters of transmittal and receipts from him.
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For your information and in order that .permanent record may be made, the Endowment donation item is composed of the following: Estate of Robert Brash, bequest .' ? 5,000 00 Estate of August B. Diestlehorst, bequest 2,960 83 Estate of A. R. Robinson ". 1,25.0 00 Estate of Nathan Schloss, second payment 263 57 Order Eastern Star, Endowment donation 564 06 Unknown donor 200 00 A. S. Hall, donation ; 15 00 Clyde E. Durham, donation 5 60 A. R. Nelson, donation 5 87 Total
:
$10,264 93
The unknown donor is probably the same one who made similar donation of ?150.00 in 1917, and $50.00 in 1918. Bequest from NATHAN SCHLOSS is in the sum of $1,000.00 of which $550.00 has now been paid, less the inheritance tax of $36.43. Brother A. REED ROBINSON was an old time traveling man in Kansas, although at the time of his death, a resident of Alton, Illinois. Bequest to the Home was in the sum of $500.00, which was paid in January, 1919. In addition, the 'Home was named with the residuary legatees, and in consequence,' accord payment of $750.00 was made. Brother AUGUST B . DIESTLEHORST lived near Concordia, Kansas. 'The total of his bequest was $2,960.83. Brother JOSEPH D . FELL of Concordia, was executor of the estate and made prompt settlement. Brother ROBERT BRASH was a resident of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, and by his will bequests were made to the Masonic Lodge of Cottonwood Falls of $5,000.00 and to the Home of $5,000.00. Litigation in the Federal Court of Kansas followed the probate of the will. This by collateral heirs of Brother BRASH, but at the hearing, in which the Home was represented, the will was sustained. The Endowment Fund was increased from $36,420.35 on January 1, 1919 to $46,911.86 on January 1, 1920. I sincerely hope the Endowment Fund may be materially increased in the coming years. During the year, warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer
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in the sum of $162,381.57, which have been charged to the following accounts: Mortgage loans made $11,000 00 Accrued interest on same 136 60 Liberty Bonds 11,200 00 Emporia bonds. Brash estate 4,980 14=$ 27,316 74 Real estate and improvements Grand Lodge relief Insurance F u n e r a l s . a n d cemetery Morse land account Maintenance Furniture, fixtures Guardian funds .• Miscellaneous
80,569 1,584 1,220 151 141 36,447 10.583 4,342 26 $162,381
13 00 14; 42 40 67 78 03 26 57
In the item of maintenance will be found: Expense, directors $655 32 Extra allowance, D. P. Burdick, Supt 600 00 Expense Secretary's office 409 00 Bonds, Secretary and Treasurer 106 00 Home Physician 150 00 Expense dedication Home 61 00=$ 1,981 32 The experience cf our first year in the new Home buildings demonstrates that our expense of operation will be considerably more than heretofore. Extraordinary high cost of provisions, supplies, labor, and everything is responsible for the extraordinary outlay. Summary of accounts for the year follows: J a n u a r y 1, 1919.—Balance in treasury $ 64,038 10 Receipts for 1919 119,041 87 Total $183,079 97 December 31, 1919.—Paid in warrants in year 162,381 57 Balance in treasury 20.698 40 Total ;...,'. • $183,079 97 Trial balance of Home accounts follows: Debits. Treasurer $ 20,698 Mortgage loans 64,625 Morse land account 2,642 Real estate 320,850 M a i n t e n a n c e .-;. 313,340 Funerals and cemeteries 5,236 F u r n i t u r e a n d fl.xtures-.. 21;924 Insurance 7,300 G r a n d L o d g e relief 1.5S4 M i s c e l l a n e o u s expense.... 528
40 23 29 40 80 60 91 30 00 93
$758,731 86
Credits. Interest 5 61,469 O. E. S. p e r c a p i t a 43,398 Endowment 46,911 G r a n d L o d g e p e r c a p i t a . . 325,755 G r a n d L o d g e d o n a t i o n s . . 49,666 B u i l d i n g fund, O. E . S... 26,000 B u i l d i n g f u n d , - L o d g e s . . . . 177,079 Lodge donations 18,934 F u r n i s h i n g fund, O. E . S. 1,420 L o b d e l l - S t u a r t fund 864 Guardian funds 6,526 M i s c e l l a n e o u s receipts.... 704
35 65 86 55 41 00 31 80 00. 93 75 25
$758,731 86
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It will be borne in mind that as heretofore above shows receipts and disbursements to and for the Home from date of its inception. The total of $64,625.23 is invested in first mortgage farm loans; Dodge City Improvement Bond; Liberty Loan Bonds, City of Emporia Bonds and Morse land account of $2,642.29, making a total of $67,267.52 invested, for the Morse Land Account is the same as mortgage loan on 320 acres of land in Ford County, Kansas. Full explanation with regard to this account was made in my report in January, 1918, and conditions are the same at the present time. There is no delinquent interest on any of our loans, and taxes on the land for 1918 and prior years were all paid as per reports to me since June 20, 1919. The record shows we have collected $61,469.35 in interest on our loans. We have never had loss of interest or principal. As a matter of fact, we have collected more than this amount in interest, for we have charged to this account interest allowed in settlement of estates. In the year 1919, $2,587.84 was charged and in prior years, $1,018.25, or total of $3,606.09, which, if added to our book total, would show actual collections to have been $65,075.54. On J a n u a r y 1, 1910,. records show total of interest collected, $21,557.89, which deducted from above total shows $34,517.65 to have been collected in interest during the incumbency of the present Secretary. Of the $64,625.23 invested at $12,000 00 bears interest 2,675 23 bears interest 35,150 00 bears interest 5,500 00 bears interest 9,300 00 bears interest
interest at 4% per cent. at 5 per cent. at 6 per cent. at 6% per cent. at 7 per cent.
$64,625 23 In the year we collected $4,670.58 in interest on loans or an average of 6.76%. Annual cost of maintenance of Home since 1911, follows: 1912 1913 1914 1915
$16,396 17,584 16,413 17,735
41 38 02 58
1916 1917 1918 1919
$18,483 24,439 24.676 36,447
39 78 75 67
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By months for the years ended November 30, 1918 and 1919, w a r r a n t s for'actual maintenance were as follows: 1918. 1919. December $ 2,466 32 ? 2,624 12 January 1,938 24 2,363 89 • February ....; 1,661 40 3,533 72 March 1,825 88 3,288 31 April 1,702 68 2,346 43 May 1,865 16 2,938 26 June 1,553 04 2,423 87 July 1,558 41 2,509 94 •August 2,487 48 2,830 13 September 2,202 38 2,449 52 October •. 2,012 33 • 3,422 35 November 2,129 81 3,735 80General Expense Total
,
$23,403 13 1,273 62
$34,466 35 1,981 32
$24,676 75
$36,447 67
Superintendent's report shows average membership of the Home Family since 1911, as follows: 1912 1913 1914 1915
:
88y2 90 88 88
1916 1917 1918 1919
93 88 94 100
At present, of the 118 members on the roster of the Home, 113 are actually in the Home. Per capita cost based upon above averages shows as follows: 1912 1913 1914 1915
$183 195 186 205
12 38 51 50
1916 1917 1918 1919
.'-
198 277 262 364
32 72 50 47
This includes all expense items of the Home and expense of administration, in fact, all items save those charged to real estate, furniture and fixtures and funerals. As shown in my report of last year, the maintenance expenses for the year 1917 and 1918 were considerably higher than in previous years by reason of the fact that we were housed in temporary buildings, and were required to meet some extraordinary expenses caused by the fire. Our maintenance expense for the year 1919 clearly indicates that our expenses for 1920 will exceed our income. This is given as a conjecture of fact and not as a criticism. The present Superintendent and Matron have not been in management for sufficient length of time to w a r r a n t comparison of their expenditures to be made.
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A general summary of present financial conditions, follows: Assets—January 1, 1920. Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Morse land account
$20,698 40 64,625 -23 2,642 29
Total
$87;965 92 Contra—January
1, 1920.
Guardian funds invested., Endowment funds invested Balance available Total
$ 6,526 75 46,911 86 34,527 31 :
$87,965 92
Inasmuch as the Home buildings are now paid for in full, with no outstanding liabilities, with possible exception of small amount for furniture and fixtures, the above available balance of $34,527.31 may be made basis for future comparison. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment Fund $46,911 86 Guardianship funds 6,526 75=$53,438 61 Leaving a General Fund invested
13,828 91
Total invested January 1, 1920
$67,267 52
Our income for the year 1920 may be estimated as follows: Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita Interest on loans.; Interest on balance ;
$27,000 3,600 3,750 750
,
Total
00 00 00 00
$35,100 00
Our total expenses for the year 1920 may reasonably be expected to be about $40,000.00, and we will be fortunate if we do not exceed that amount. Expenditures made on behalf of the M.'. W..'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas for the year 1919 follows: December January February March April May June
$ 109 109 99 99 99 149 99.
50 50 50 50 50 50 50
July August September October November Total
284 • 134 134 134 129
50 50 50 50 50
$1,584 00
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We have insurance in force as follows: FIRE. •
Main Buildings. National Liberty •Ins. Co. of N. Amer Fire Association Boston American Central Home Amercian Central Chapel. American Central Barn and Contents. Continental ;
Expires. Aviount. 6-15-24 $5,000 00 6-15-24 5,000 00 11-25-24 5,000 00 6-24-24 5,000 00 6-24-24 3,000 00 6-24-24 2,000 00 11-25-24 $2,500 00 $27,500 00 1- 9-25
5,000 00
5,000 00
7-24-20
750 00
750 00
Total fire on buildings Furniture—Main Buildings. American Central 7-26-22 Central States 7-26-22 Home 7-26-22 American Central 6-24-24 Furniture—Isolation Cottage. Phoenix 6-28-24 Fixtures^Laundry. JEtna 6-24-24 Total fire on
$33,250 00 500 500 1,000 4,000
00 00 00 00
500 00 1,000 00 fixtures
Kansas Casualty Co 3-18-20 Boiler and Accident. Hartford S. Boiler Co. 8-14-21
7,500 00 40,750 00 1,415 00 10,000 00
TORNADO.
Buildings. N. W. National Rhode Island ....: National Liberty American Central ^tna Hartford Fire Association Central States Phoenix Ins. Co. of N. A Commercial Union National Hartford American . Niagara New Hampshire London Assurance Niagara Star Total
Expires. 2-10-24 2-15-24 3-17-24 2-12-24 3-10-24 6-24-24 2-10-24 1-10-24 3-17-24 3-17-24 3-10-24 2-15-24 3-17-24 2-10-24 3-17-24 5-13-24 5-13-24 5-18-24
Amount. 10,000 00 10,000 00 20,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 $190,000 OO
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This covers $180,000.00 on main buildings, and $10,000.00 on Chapel and Isolation Cottage, and is written on basis of 90 per cent co-insurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance, policies, duplicates of all' receipts for monies received and duplicates of letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced are herewith presented v/ith this report. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G. FITCH,
Secretary.
Appended to the.foregoing was the Report of the Executive Committee: REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, KANSAS MASONIC HOME. WICHITA, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 17,
1920.
To the Board of Directors: 1. Your Executive Committee beg leave to submit a final report on the building of the new Home following the fire of December 22, 1916. The contract was made with Deiter & Wentzel in May, 1917, for completion of the buildings by July 1, 1918, but, owing to war conditions resulting in a scarcity of material and labor, the work was not finished until a year later. In the final settlement, the contractor presented a claim for additional compensation, based solely upon the advance in wages, of over $11,000.00. This claim was carefully examined with the conclusion that no legal liability existed, but in view of the unusual circumstances, it was decided to make an extra allowance to the contractor and all sub-contractors, of $3,500.00, which was finally accepted in full of all demands. 2. The fact that this building contract was made just prior to the great advance, caused by the war, and, that materials were contracted at low prices, proved of great advantage to the Home, doubtless resulting in a saving over the present cost of construction of at least $150,000.00. In general, we are glad to report all the work satisfactory, both in design and execution, and so decided by the Architect, Mr. E. L. TILTON, of New York City, on his final inspection July 19, 1919. 3. Your committee submit herewith an itemized statement of receipts and disbursements, which it is believed should be published for record. I t will be observed that the total receipts of the Building Fund amount to $7,068.97 more than the expenditures for the
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. February,
building and grounds. These receipts, however, contain an item of ?10,000.00 for insurance on furniture, and when against this is set over the present cost of furniture, amounting to ?19,977.60, the total cost of replacement is found to be $313,447.54, or, ?12,908.63 more than the total receipts. This deficit has been covered from our permanent fund, ,depleting to that extent our mortgage loan account. 4. This fund has also been drawn upon during the past year for the paving of Martinson Avenue, on the west of our property, and our final abutting pavement, at a cost of $3,627.02. We have also a contract with the Wichita N u r s i e s o f $900.00, for planting the lawn with trees, shrubs and flowers. This contract, which is considered a very desirable one, was made after competitive bids, is.under bond, and will be completed in the Spring of 1920. It is probable t h a t other expenditures for fertilizing and seeding and improving the lawn will be suggested from time to time, when it is decided the necessary appropriation can be afforded. 5. At our request, and without expense, the Architect has prepared a plan for a monumental entrance gate at the northeast corner of the grounds, which can be built for about $1,100.00.. The plan is drawn to conform to the general architecture of the' buildings and is a feature which would add greatly to the dignity and appearance of our Home. Doubtless, if properly presented, some munificient Brother or Sister could be found to erect this gateway munificent Brother or Sister could be found to erect this gateway as a memorial. 6.
BUILDING FUND.
Receipts. Insurance ($10,000.00 on furniture) Lodge Donations and Assessments...'. Order Eastern Star Salvage, material old buildings Salvage, material dormitory â&#x20AC;˘ ' O. E. S. Donation, unpaid balance..-....-.
$ 86,275 177,079 26,000 3,210 3,973 .
.
92 31 00 37 31
$296,538 91 4,000 00 ' $300,538 91 12,908 63
Final deficit
$313,447 54 Disbivrseine7its. General contract as finally determined Extra allowance, account war conditions Architect's fee and allowances Superintendent of construction Advisory aixhitects Advertising and survev Permutit 'Water Softenmg System Wrecking old buildings
$235,783 3,500 8:250 2,552 561 51 5,835 3,445
84 00 00 85 50 70 00 05
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
E x t r a plumbing Light fixtures Door and window screens Metal weather strips Dormitory, temporary cottage Store room and auxiliary cottage Grading and filling Cement sidewalks and curbing Removing and planting trees (forest) Re-decorating chapel Tablet, O. E. S. Cottage Contractor's bond and extra insurance Lapidoleth, cement hardener Permanent kitchen equipment Permanent laundry equipment
389
1,513 1,607 2,653 1,867 9,502 500 2,676 3,082 405 518 45 2,645 104 3,872 2,496
;
_ ;
73 10 75 00 27 52 41 56 00 00 00 21 40 87 18
$293,469 94 19;977-60
Furniture account to December 31, 1919
. : • . • • ; : . • " . • . . : . $313,477 54; 7. In concluding this report, your committee can not forbeari to express its sense of relief, as well as satisfaction. We desire,, also, to express our thankful appreciation for the strong and constant support of the Board of Directors, and our gratification at the splendid loyalty and generosity of the Craft. Also our thanks to the Order of the Eastern Star for their princely gift of $30,000.00 to the building, and other accumulating sums for the furnishings, for their many other donations, their unremitting ministrations, and their hearty support and encouragement at all times, so freely given. Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, P. G.
M.,
Chairman; THOMAS. G. F I T C H , P. G. M., EDWARD W . WELUNGTON, P. G. M.,
• Executive'. Cbmviitteet
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. ,.
: • -.".I
. ELECTION OF GRAND-OFFICERS. •
The election of Grand Officers being the next Order of. Business,.the M.'. W.'. Grand Master appointed the following Brothers as Tellers: CLARENCE R . ATEN, No. 222; ALBERT C. MCCLINTIC, No. 145; MARION M . MILLER, NO. 26; BARLUS RoivisTEDT, No. 18; GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND, NO. 17; WILLIAM L . DAVENPORT, NO. 290; ELMER F . STRAIN, NO. 5 1 ; GUY S. JEFFRIES, NO. 103; LINCOLN
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STEWART, NO. 140; EDSON J. LUNGER, NO. 393; ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, NO. 63; WILLIAM C. CARTLIDGE, NO; 225. The election resulted as follows: R.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, No. 103
Grand
R.'. W-'- B E N S. PAULEN, No. 95 R.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, NO. 194 W.'. J O H N A. PER'RELL, NO. 136
Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
Master.
R.'. W-'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, NO. 9 R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, NO. 51
Grand Grand
Treasurer. Secretary.
• PLACE OF MEETING, 1921.
W.'. OTTO R. SOUDERS extended, on behalf of the Brethren of Wichita, an invitation to hold the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge in their city. On motion of M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP the invitation was accepted. • REPORT OF C O M M I T T E E ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D. W.'. WILLIAM H . TESTER submitted the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.: To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
Another page of Masonic history is almost complete. We are making permanent records of the spoken appreciation of our mystic Craft, of its worth and inspiration to the race, of its' cornerstones, of its landmarks, chief among which are loyalty to constituted governments under which we may live, obedience to its laws and regulations, the exercising of our best efforts to prevent the introduction among our Brothers of any strangers suspected of disloyalty to his GOD, his country, his neighbor or himself. The world is in travail. Birthpains, such, as far as history records, have never been known, are racking and straining the body politic. In many places age-old institutions have been swept away as by an avalanche, and terror, despotism and death hold sway among millions of earth's children. Even our own fair land has been threatened, and in the light of recent developments, the danger still lurks. The serum has been administered, and its effects are being closely watched, the fever seems now to be under control.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
391
We believe we can say here without fear of refutation that the uplifting and leveling influences of Masonry have been a powerful factor in keeping this nation steady, in the midst of the great unrest universally prevalent. On every side of us we find that a great revival in Masonry is in progress. Men everywhere are seeking the Light, the Truth which shall make them free. Our Most Excellent Grand Master, SOLOMON, King of Israel, said: "The fear of the LOKD is the beginning of knowledge." It is then the fear of the LORD, making itself manifest in the hearts of men, that is causing the great turning to Masonry for its full development into a full spiritual liberty. During the year just closed, the lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction have raised as Master Masons 5,438, which is 1,246 more than shown by our last report, which greatly exceeded any previous record. Have we paused in our great undertaking to comtemplate the wonder, the greatness, the world worth of our effort? Never was such history made as since that fateful day in August, 1914, when the great tremor shook this globe, a tremor which has not yet abated. A race engulfing cataclysm may yet overwhelm us. It is time for deep thinking, and prayer that the counsels of men of deep and broad vision may prevail. Let us as Masons, men who fear GOD, guard well the entering in of our Sanctuary, that none but those who can measure up to the requirements of the test of the Plumb, Level and Square shall be accepted. The analysis of reports of lodges as compiled by our Grand Secretary shows that during the year 1919, work was done as follows: Initiated 7,073 Passed 5,889 Raised 5,438 Admitted : 814 Restored 222 Number members Lodges U. D :... 21 Omitted last report 1 2 = 6,507 Against this the following losses are reported: Dimitted Died Suspended Expelled Reported in error last year Number, Star Lodge No. 69 Net gain â&#x20AC;˘ Total membership December 31, 1919 As against last year '.
1,152 702 234 6 2 4 1 = 2,137 4,370 55,572 51,202
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This is a record of which we may well be proud, also thankful, for it indicates the measure of our work in cementing good citizenship in the structure known as the best government earth has known, whose people as a body are the most intelligent, progressive and happy of all the peoples of the earth, and will continue so to be so long as their hearts are responsive to the moral precepts and Divine Truths which are the indestructible foundations of Masonry. The general average of work done last year was 13 raised for each of the 417 Lodges. So many Lodges have so far exceeded previous records, that your committee must ask that you refer to the statistical tables for full data. However we cannot refrain from mentioning the exceptional work of three of our largest Lodges, whose membership runs so close in numbers as to be remarkable. They a r e : Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 with 1,241 Orient Lodge No. 51 with 1,243 Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 with 1,267 The amount of -work done by them during the year is as follows: Wyandotte Lodge raised i ,...; 207 Orient Lodge raised .• •. ...; 168 Alber'trPike Lodge raised..-...:'..'....... .'. !...........; 142 '"- .'.'The'one ^discordahVnote-in the'beautifulsym of 1919, is the''careless delinquency of some.Masters.and.Secretariesof Lodgesin regard to the" forwarding or reforwardingof the'annual, reports. Involuntarily they remind one of CAIN, who when asked conceirn-; ing his brother ABEL: "I know not. Am I my brother's keeper?" Oh, my brethren, why will you sin against the law? Time and again has this committee plead with you, warned you and exposed you. The annual report form is so well drawn, so completely hedged about with simple instructions, and the prayer for prompt handling so strong, that it fairly shouts a t you. Yet each year some are deaf to all entreaty. It would appear that a penalty must be invoked. , A classified list of errors found in the reports reads as follows: " . ...• Differences in navies or initials: Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15,'16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 36, 38, 41, 42, 46, 48, 51, 55, 56, 58, 64, 65, 67, 75, 79, 80, 82, 86, 89, 90', 91, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99, 100, 102, 103,..ip5, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 122, 126, .129,-131, 133, 135, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 145, 147, 148, 150, 152, 155,- 158, 159, 160, 161, 165, 171, 173, 174, 176, 178, 179, 180, 181, 185, "186, 187, 192, 194, 195, 197, 201, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 217, 220, 221, 222, 225, 229, 230, 234, 236, 237, 238, 241, 242, 243, 245, 246, 253, 254, 257, 258, 260, 264, 265, 267, 270, 271, 272; 273, 276,-278, 279, 280, 281, 283, 284, 286, 288, 291, 292, 293, 294; 295, 298, 300, 301, 303, 307. 309,
1919-20.
311, 341, 362, 389,
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
393
316, 318, 319, 320,' 322, 324, 325, 327, 329, 330, 333, 336, 337, 342, 344, 345, 348, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 357, 358, 359, 361, 364, 365, 369, 3.71, 374, 377, 378, 379, 380, 384, 385, 387, 388, 390, 393, 394, 395, 398, 400, 402, 403, 404, 406, 407, 414, 415.
Not in alphabetical order on roll—not in same order as last report: Lodges Nos. 4, 23* 45, 56, 75, 76, 82, 96, 127, 162, 178, 217, 264, 270, 273, 286, 288, 291, 325, 369, 371, 890. Not in alphabetical order under ivork: Lodges Nos. 3, 4, 14, 15, 20, 21, 30, 36, 38, 44, 59, 65, 66, 72, 74, 75, 79, 82, 83, 86, 87, 93, 97, 98, 99, 105, 108, 110, 113, 119, 121, 126, 127, 129, 133, 137, 143, 146, 148, 152, 157, 160, 163, 170, 176, 179, 181, 192, 193, 200, 203, 204, 207, 213, 226, 230, 232, 234, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 246, 247, 249, 250, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 261, 264, 270, 274, 275, 278, 279, 280, 281, 283, 287, 288, 292, 293, 296, 298, 304, 313, 318, 320, 321, 322, 324, 328, 331, 332, 333, 343, 344, 348, 350, 355, 357, 359, 365, 371, 374, 380, 390, 393, 398, 399, 403, 404. Abbreviations: Lodges Nos. 9, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 38, 41, 46, 51, 55, 56, 82, 89, 90, 93, 95, 96, 115, 116, 118, 134, 142, 165, 174, 2 0 1 , 212, 213, 217, 218, 221, 228, 229, 230, 234, 235, 236, 241, 242, 248, •250, 260, 261, 268, 270, 273, 281, 294, 300, 301, 309, 314, 315, 319, 323, 325, 336, 341, 342, 354, 360, 361, 368, 380, 388. Seal Used:
Lodges Nos. 124, 352, 361, 381.
Initials used in part: Lodges Nos. 36, 82, 96, 204, 217, 241, •250, 270. Filing space blank: Lodges Nos. 6, 14, 232, 334. List of Officers incomplete: Lodges Nos. 64, 74, 396. Not signed by Secretary: Lodges Nos. 6, 14, 106, 181, 241, 323, 334, 361, 404. Names reversed under work done: Lodges Nos. 105, 247, 298, 313, 319, 344. Ditto marks used: Lodges Nos. 9, 281, 357. Your committee especially recommends to Lodge Secretaries the adoption of a card index record for the larger Lodges which will materially aid them in keeping the Book of Annual Returns and the Annual Report alphabetically correct. Some lodges were so careless and negligent in forwarding or returning reports which it was found necessary to return for correction or explanation, that the Grand Secretary was obliged to call upon the Grand Master to wire the delinquents, and in some cases to take it up through the Deputy of the District to secure the reports. Twelve Lodges, by the indifference of their Secretaries, have .automatically deprived themselves of representation. Eleven, by
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failure to forward the report within the statutory time, one alsofailing to forward the Grand Lodge dues as provided by law, and one which forfeited its representation by failure to forward its Grand Lodge dues within the required time. The list of Lodges follows: FAILED TO FORWARD T H E REPORT ON TIME.
Euclid Lodge No. 101, Lyndon. Memphis Lodge No. 108, Garland. Robinson Lodge No. 1.59, Robinson. Parkerville Lodge No. 168, Parkerville. Bennington.Lodge No. 180, Bennington. Mulvane Lodge No. 201, Mulvane. Parker Lodge No. 341, Parker. Boling Lodge No. 365, Bolihg. Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria. Wakefield Lodge No. 396, Wakefield. Wilmore Lodge No. 412, Wilmore. FAILED TO FORWARD GRAND LODGE DUES ON TIME.
Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria. Coats Lodge No. 394, Coats. While the foregoing delinquencies are trying and properly the subject of criticism by your committee, yet worse than these is that gross delinquincy on the part of the Secretaries of the following Lodges, who on the face of returns appear to have wilfully neglected to give immediate attention to reports returned to them for correction and promptly return them t h a t the work of compiling the report for the Grand Lodge might, not be delayed. Olathe No. 19, Olathe. Fidelity No. 106, Eureka. Newton No. 142, Newton. Hope No. 155, Howard. Bennington No. 180, Bennington. Moline No. 267, Moline. La Harp, No. 325, La Harp. LaCrosse No. 330, LaCrosse. Long experience has demonstrated that some Lodge officers are not affected by denial of representation. Masters of Lodges must be brought to understand they are jointly responsible for loss of representation, in t h a t it is their proper duty to confer with the Secretary and know the report is being given attention, also that it will go forward on time. With the view to securing the necessary results, your committee recommends the enactment of the following By-Law:
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
395
1. Penalty for failure to forward Grand Lodge report and dues within the statutory time: Also to pi'omptly return reports returned them for correction. That any Lodge failing to forward its Annual Report and dues to the office of the Grand Secretary within the time provided by law, shall in addition to being deprived of representation, be fined in the sum of Ten Dollars. Also that any Lodge failing to return a report retui'ned to it for correction within 48 hours after its receipt, be fined in the sum of Twenty-five Dollars. The record of such forwarding shall be the postmark date of the forwarding postoffice. Your committee again feels the necessity of urging upon all District Deputies the importance of keeping in close communication â&#x20AC;˘with each Lodge in their district, in order that they may know for' themselves that each Lodge has forwarded its report so that no Lodge in his district should forfeit their representation through carlessness of its Secretary. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Letters of Dispensation were granted but one body of Master Masons during the year 1919; being issued to a body of Brethren residing at Altamont, Labette County, numbering 13, and increased by additions authorized by the Grand Master of eight others. Letters of Dispensation were dated June 12. Work began June 14, and ceased December 31, 1919. Their work was well and faithfully done. Their summary and abstract is presented in good form. Recapitulation of work done shows 14 initiated, 5 passed, 2 raised. Communications held, 23. On August 3rd, the building in which their meetings were held was destroyed by fire,-and it was not until November 8th, that they were able to resume the labor of conferring degrees. In the meantime they had purchased a building for the purpose. FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts degrees Petitions Donated by members Other donations :Salvage .Bloney borrowed Total
; :
$ 445 100 400 5 2 1,925
00 00 00 20 00 00
$2,877 20
396 Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid
PROCEEDINGS OF THE for for for for for
rent furniture instruction real estate sundries
Cash on hand
'.
February, $
:
.-.
25 519 74 2,131 124
00 55 50 41 73
$2,875 19 $ 2 01
The statement further shows t h a t all funds have properly passed from the Secretary to the Treasurer, also that both officers have made permanent records of the transactions. The usual petition for a Charter properly signed by all the Brethren accompanies the return. Your committee recommends that the prayer be granted by issuing the Charter, and that the Lodge be known as Altamont Lodge. Your committee cannot close this report without acknowledging its indebtedness to our Right Worshipful Grand Secretary for his invaluable assistance in furnishing the necessary data from which to compile this report, as well as to commend him to this Most Worshipful body for the energetic and efficient manner in which the reports are collected, audited, checked, summarized and filed for future reference. Your committee further recommends that all Masters and' especially such Lodge Secretaries as may be present, avail them-^ selves of this opportunity to visit the Masonic Library, and carefully examine the files of reports, in order that they may the more fully understand how necessary it is they should strive for 100 per cent correctness and promptness in compiling and transmitting, reports. â&#x20AC;˘ Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM H . TESTER, WILLIAM G . KELLEY, GUY L . H U R S H ,
Committee.
The Chairman moved the adoption of the report. M.".. W.'. PERRY M. HOISINGTON offered as a substitute t h a t the report be adopted except that section relating to a new By-Law, and that it was the sense of this Grand Lodge that such proposed legislation is unnecessary and inexpedient. Substitute motion was adopted.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
397
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES'U. D.
W.'. WILLIAM H . TESTER, Chairman, submitted the folfollowing report, which, on motion, was adopted: To the M.\ W.'. Grand Ledge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The postponement of the Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has afforded your committee an opportunity to review the reports of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. With your indulgence we desire to draw attention to the following from the report of the Grand Master: CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO PIPER LODGE.
The marked improvement in the morale of Piper Lodge as reported by our Grand Master is to be commended, but still further improvement must be urged upon them in that immediate action is desired in the matter of securing proper quarters for the lodge room. Your committee therefore respectfully suggests that this subject be referred to the incoming Grand Master with instructions to take such action as may be desirable and necessary to protect the dignity and prestige of Freemasonry. VIOLATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL LAWS OF FREEMASONRY.
It is exceedingly difficult for your committee to understand how Brethren who have received Light, More Light, F u r t h e r Light, can proceed to violate the fundamental laws of Free Masonry, and so blandly admit their ignorance of the laws and precepts of the Craft. They admit a blessed forgetfulness of the precepts and example of our ancient Brethren who devoutly abstained from "Labor" on the seventh day or Sunday, that they might enjoy frequent opportunities to contemplate the glorious works of the Creation and to adore their Great Creator. While your committee notes with great satisfaction the patient longsuffering and leniency of our Grand Master toward these offending Brethren, we most strongly urge that subsequent flagrant violations of the organic laws of Freemasonry be vigorously dealt with. BOOKS OF ANNUAL RETURNS.
In the Grand Secretary's report, we have given due consideration to the section of "Books of Annual Returns," setting forth the failures to record or errors in recording the statistical data called for. Inasmuch as this record should be and is the basis of the annual report to the Grand Secretary, it should be plain to every .Secretary that it must be kept up as the records are made, just as is the minute book. It should be on the Secretary's desk at each Communication. With the work section of this book kept up to the minute, the Secretary will make fewer mistakes in making up the
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
annual report. Your committee recommends that all expense of postage or express incurred by reason of the failure of the Lodge Secretaries to correctly keep the "Book of Annual Returns," be charged to the offending Lodge. Fraternally submitted, :•
WILLIAM H . TESTER, WILLIAM G. KELLEY, GUY L . HURSH,
"
L:.;;.--
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Committee.
REPORT OP COMMITTEE ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
W.". RICHARD E . BIRD, Chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted, the amendments to the By-Laws receiving the required two-thirds vote: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence, beg leave to submit the following report: You have submitted to this committee two propositions: F i r s t : ' That portion of the Grand Secretary's report under the heading "Law Concerning Grand Lodge dues, SECTION 124," which deals with SECTION 124 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, and is somewhat misleading in that it provides that the annual dues are payable at the Stated Communication on or next preceding St. John's Day in December. Insomuch as the Annual Election of Officers occurs at the Stated Communication preceding St. John's Day in December, the thirty days' notice as provided in SECTION 124 should date back thirty days from the time of the Annual Election, and not from the Stated Communication which might fall on St. John's Day and which would not permit of the election being held a t that time. As suggested in the Grand Secretary's report. SECTION 124 should be amended by eliminating the words "on or," and it is. therefore the recommendation of your committee that SECTION 124 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by striking out the words "on or" so t h a t the said SECTION 124 shall read as follows: 124.
LODGE DUES—^DUTY OF SECRETARY.—The Lodge dues shall
be payable annually, unless oftener required by the By-Laws, at the Stated Communication next preceding St. John's Day in December. Not less than thirty days Isefore such Stated Communication the Secretary shall notify each member of the amount of his Lodge dues for the current year, and any arrears for previous years, by mailing a notice, under seal of the Lodge, in a sealed envelope with return address thereon, to each member. At the Stated Communication first above mentioned, the Secretary shall report the name and address of each member then in arrears for Lodge dues. This report shall show the arrearages by years, and the aggregate sum owing by each.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
399
The second proposition submitted to your committee is that portion of the Grand Secretary's report under the heading "Misuse of Certificates for Transfer of Membership." We find that the question of the Certificate for Transfer of Membership to MAURY L. EVANS of Emporia Lodge No. 12, is wholly an administrative matter to be handled by the Grand Master, and that there is nothing therein contained to be construed by the Jurisprudence Committee. We further find that there is nothing ambiguous or equivocal in the form authorized by this Grand Lodge to be used as certificates for transfer of membership. , We further recommend: That By-Law No. .52 be amended by changing the word "five" to "eight," so that the said By-Law shall read as follows: 52.
ALLOW^ANCES FOR ECHOOT.S OF INSTRUCTION.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The
Lec-
turers designated by the Grand Master, and no others, shall be allowed eight dollars per diem and their actual and necessary expenses while actually engaged in holding schools of instruction and their necessary expenses for transportation; said per diem and expenses, or either thereof, to be paid by the Grand Lodge or the Lodge or Lodges, in the discretion of the Grand Master. (2) That a new By-Law be enacted as follows: 171. TAX ON WORK.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Every Lodge working under a Charter or under Letters of Dispensation, shall pay annually, a fee of one dollar for each Member Raised, the same to become an Endowment Fund-for the Kansas Masonic Home. Said payment to be made at the same time and to be remitted with the per capita tax to the Grand Secretary. Fraternally submitted, RICHARD E . BIRD, J O H N "M. PLEASANT, WILLIAM L . HUGGINS, ELRICK C. COLE, JOHN M . KINKEL,
Co'mmittee. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY.
W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Chairman, presented the following report, which was on motion, adopted, except that portion with reference to the payment of mileage, which was referred to the Council of Administration: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Pursuant to the Laws, your Committee on Finance and Property has made an audit of the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and
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Grand Secretary, and compared them with the original reports of the Lodges. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary are correct and in complete harmony and reflect the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 1, 1919 Receipts ..;
$ 31,312 43 70,116 50
Total
?101,428 93
. Disbursements. W a r r a n t s Nos. 1 to 436 inclusive, except No. 430 Transferred to Charity Fund Balance on hand.'. Total
;
;:
.....$ 72,014 00 3.168 67 26J246 26 $101,428 93
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand February 1, 1919.... Transferred from General Fund Total
% 7,854 35 3,168 67 ?11,023 02
Dishitrsements. W a r r a n t No. 430 Balance on hand Total
$ 1,584 00 9,439 02
â&#x20AC;˘
?11,023 02 RECAPITULATION.
Balance on hand General Fund Balance on hand Charity Fund
$26,246 26 9,439 02
Total $35,685 28 In evidence of this amount, the Grand Treasurer has placed in the hands of your committee, a certificate, which reads: "Merchants National Bank, Lawrence, Kansas. February 5, 1920. This is to certify that there is in this bank today to the credit of W. F . MARCH, Grand Treasurer, A. P . & A. M., the sum of
Thirty-five thousand six hundred eighty-five dollars twenty-eight cents ($35,685.28). (SEAL)
C . W . MCKEEN,
President." which said certificate is attached hereto and will be delivered to the Grand Secretary to be filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge. We have inspected t h e $18,200.00 of bonds as listed in the Grand Treasurer's report and find that all interest coupons maturing during the year have been collected and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
401
PROPERTY.
The law defining the duties of this committee requires that it annually inventory, inspect and report on the condition of the property. We have inspected the property and find it in splendid condition and well cared for, but it is impossible in the limited time at the disposal of your committee to make a detailed inventory of all the property belonging to the Grand Lodge. Each of the several rooms are well equipped with appropriate furnishings and furniture, including desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, typewriters, adding machine and other suitable office necessities and conveniences. The library contains several thousand volumes of Masonic and other publications which are shelved in metallic stacks, with" sufficient capacity to meet the anticipated requirements for many years. A large quantity of interesting- documents, relics, Masonic emblems and war trophies are well cared for and suitably displayed in.the museum. DEFERRED PAYMENT OP MILEAGE.
Your committee is in hearty accord with the suggestions of the Grand Secretary with reference to the apparently uncalled for practice of representatives leaving Grand Lodge without collecting mileage, and we recommend that suitable legislation be enacted governing the payment of expenses or mileage to representatives or others who fail to collect the same before leaving Grand Lodge. BONDING. TREASURERS AND SECRETARIES.
Upon the matter referred to us under the heading of "Bonding Treasurers and Secretaries," we wish to suggest that SECTIONS 81 and 82 of the By-Laws, already require that the Treasurers and Secretaries shall give such bonds as the Lodge may require. Inasmuch as the care and preservation of the funds of the Lodge are of more vital concern to the members of the Lodge than to the Grand Lodge, and that already provision has been made by which the Lodge may require bonds when it so desires, and of such kind and amount as it thinks best, it appears to us that it was the .design and intention of the legislation on the subject to leave this matter in the hands of the Lodge and that we can safely do so, relying on their interest in and watchfulness over the funds belonging to it.
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February,
REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
Revenue. The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is ?29,756.00. Expenses. The expenses for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $ 1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law No. 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 300 00 Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 2,000 00 Grand Secretary's Incidentals 800 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 Secretary's Honorarium ' 1,200 '00 Grand Master's apron 51 50 Grand Officers' portraits 40. 00 Historical registry and abstract 200 00 Library, furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 List of regular lodges 162 03 Mileage to representatives (By-Law No. 51) 1,828 23 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws No. 49 and 50) 884 40 Minor salaries (By-Law No. 48) ; 100 00 Office and Library Building 1,700 00 Official stenographer 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 3,500 00 Postage and express...: 800 00 Private Secretary, Grand Master 300 00 Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law No. 49) 300 00 Special Appropriation, Assistant to Grand Secretary 1,200 00 Special appropriation booklets of list of soldiers 500 00 Stationery and printing 1,200 00 Stenographic and clerical help 1,200 00 Special appropriation, momument of R.'- W.'. John W. Smith 75 00 Special appropriation, instruction this Annual Communication 46 45 Special appropriation. Masonic Home 10,000 00 Taxes 3,000 00 Fraternally submitted, CHARLES A. LOUCKS, MOSES H . COLE, CHARLES N . FOWLER, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER,
Coiwinittee.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
403
INSTALLATION.
M.'. W.'.. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, assisted by M.". W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, as Grand Marshal, installed the following Grand Officers : M.'. W.". HUGH P . FARRELLY Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute.
R.'. W-'. BEN S . PAULEN *R.". W-'. R.:. W.'. R.'. W.'. R.". W-'.
Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master
Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. J O H N MCCULLAGH. Grand Senior Warden Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena. J O H N A. FERRELL Grand Junior Warden Vesper Lodge No. 136, Sedan. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Grand T r e a s u r e r Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Orient-Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the following appointive Grand Officers: W-'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Grand Chaplain Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene. W-". RICHARD E . BIRD Grand Senior Deacon Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, W^ichita. *W-'. CLAYTON LEHMAN Grand Junior Deacon Newton Lodge No. 142, Newton. *W.'. ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN Grand Marshal Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, Hiawatha. *W.'. GLICK FOCKELE Grand Sword Bearer Neosho Lodge No. 27, LeRoy. *W.". JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN Grand Senior Steward Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend. W.'. COLMAN SWOPE Grand Junior Steward Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center. *W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita. W.'. W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. â&#x20AC;¢Absent a t time of Installation and therefore not installed.
404
February,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—CASPER
P. SWANK, NO. 103, Chanute; P H I L I P
EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C. VAN HORN, NO. 167, Larned; HENRY L . GAMES,
NO. 269, Conway Springs. 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 . MARTIN, NO. 158, Atchison. On Finance
and Property.—CHARLES
A. LOUCKS, NO. 289,
Lakin; MOSES H . COLE, NO. 206, H a r p e r ; CHARLES N . FOWLER, NO.
146 (residence, Hutchinson); ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NO. 352, '^address, Wichita); GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, N O . 91, Marysville. On Jurisprudence.—BEN S . GAITSKILL, NO. 93, Girard; ELRICK C. COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; W I L U A M L. HUGGINS, NO. 12 (address, T o p e k a ) ; J O H N M . PLEASANT, NO. 97, EI Dorado; GILES H . LAMB,
NO. 144, Yates Center. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, No. 297, Ellis; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, N O . 283, Cimarron; ALBERT C .
MCCLINTIC, NO. 145, Beloit. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—ELRICK
K . WILSON, No. 51, Topeka.
C . COLE, No. 15, Great Bend.
VOTE OP THANKS TO GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Brother WILLIAM M . GLENN offered the following resolution, which was adopted: That this Grand Lodge desires to express its appreciation of the splendid work for Masonry done by the M.". W-'- Grand Master and the other officers of the Grand Lodge in the past year. They have increased our membership over 4,300, a larger increase than ever before, and have been untiring in their work for the best interests of this great fraternity in Kansas. We thank them most cordially and sincerely. VOTE OF THANKS.
On motion of M.'. W.'. E L R I C K . C . COLE, the Grand Lodge gave an unanimous vote of thanks to the brethren of Topeka for the splendid entertainment afforded during this Annual Communication.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
405
KANSAS.
READING OF MINUTES.
The minutes of this Annual Communication were then read by Brother J. ROY GiVENS, Official Stenographer, and approved. 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.
^
-^^Uf^n^-U^ Grand
ATTEST:
Grand
Secretary.
Master.
THE SEVENTY-THREE MASONIC DISTRICTS IN KANSAS AS ARRANGED FOR 19'20.
1919-20. .
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
407
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1920.
Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr ct Distr: ct Distr: ct
No.
1
EDWARD E . DOUGHTY
Troy
No. 2
..WiLiJAM G. KEI.LEY
Horton
No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
JOHN H . CLARKE Fort Leavenworth ..ROBERT J. MCFARLAND.. Kansas City VERNON T . NICHOLSON Spring Hill
No. No.
G 7
ANDREW O . S M I T H DELANSON A. N. CHASE
Fontana Pleasanton
No. 8
WARREN O . PRATZ
Fort Scott
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
9 10 11 12 13 14 1.5 16
J O H N Q . WYCOFF HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L L I P LAFHAM W I L L I A M M . THISTLE W I L L I A M E . CAIN J O H N D . GORBUTT THOMAS E . OLLIVER E D W I N C . EAGLES
No. 17 No. 18
ALBERT H . SHRADER... ROY H . CLOSSEN
No. 19
LYNN R . BRODRICK
No. 20
PRANK A. E S T E S
No. 21 No. 22
FRANCIS A. STEVENS F R A N K E . BLOOD
No. 23
C. ROY INGRAHAM
No. 24
JAMES H . BEEGLE
No. 25 No. 26 No. 27 No. 28
.:...STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE EARL T . PYLE GEORGE H . COOLEY MARION M . MILLER
No. 29
THEODORE H . DOHRER
No. No. No. No.
J O H N HARVEY SANDELL W I L L I A M L . DAVENPORT HARRY P. MERA J A M E S A. CASSLER
30 31 32 33
No. 34....
LAUREN D . RIGG
No. 35 No. 36
CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL CLIFFORD O . AVEY
No. 37
LuciAN L. CONSTANT....
,
Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Perry Holton lola Thayer
Cedar Vale Coffeyville Marysville
Blue Rapids Topeka i...Carbondale
-..Yates Center Neodesha
Manhattan Clay Center Emporia Longton
Arkansas City Scandia Plainville Abilene McPherson
Leon Newton Wichita
Belle Plaine
408
District District District District District District District
PROCEEDINGS
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
38 39 40 41 42 43 44
OF THE
EUGENE M . TYLER ELMER MCCLELLAN JACOB P. SCOTT MARION E . HENDERSON STANFORD M . SMART -JOHN H . SKAGGS HAHMON J. BOWER
District No. 45
E. ROY FARWELL
District No. 46
CHARLES W . MILLER, J r
District No. 47
HAYES FLOYD.:
District No. 48 District No. 49
FRED E . FULLER GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
District No. 50
HERMAN C . COLEGROVE
District No. 51 District No. 52 District No. 53
CLIFTON A. SPENCER PAUL R I C H BERT PINNEO
District No. 54
R. NELSON LONG
District No. 55 District No. 56
February,
EDMOND C . TACKWELL ;...BAYARD J. LONG
Mankato Glasco Herington Haven Zenda Hazelton Norton
Downs Hays
Ness City Geneseo Girard
Great Bend Oakley Syracuse Atwood
.-....-....:
Hoxie
Phillipsburg Haviland
District ;No. 57
CLARENCE R . A T E N
Dodge City
District No. 58 District No. 59 District No. 60
J A M E S LOVETT J O H N B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT
Horace Hamilton Ottawa
District No. 61
B E N J A M I N H . CRAWFORD
District District District District District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71... 72
RAYMOND C . HANSON E L M E R S . NANCE ....LESTER. B . MCBRIDE WALTER C . RICHARDSON CHARLES H . HARVEY EDWARD W . THOMPSON HUBERT E . COLE WILLIAM G . CARSON CLYDE A. MARRS JAMES W . CONNERS..*. ROBERT BADSKY
Council Grove Kinsley Oswego Nortonville Havensville Haddam Concordia Ellsworth Ashland Meade Colby Topeka
District No. 73
WILLIAM MOORE
Alta Vista
District No. 74
J O H N J. MILLER
.Sublette
1919-20 .
GRAND
LODGE
OF
409
KANSAS.
LIST OF DISTRICTS. D I S T R I C T N O . 1.
Location.
DISTRICT NO.
Name.
W h i t e Cloud Highland Troy Wathena Severance
No.
W h i t e Cloud _Smithton Troy Wathena Severance
78 1 55 64 313
D I S T R I C T N O . 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha... Robinson
.-.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
35 185 373 363' 326 162 159
D I S T R I C T N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth., Ft. Leavenworth Lansing.:...: Boling .-. Easton..,,..,..,...• •
L e a v e n w o r t h .... 2 K i n g Solomon.... 10 Hiram 68 H a n c o c k ....'. 311 N i n e Mile ; 49 Boling 365 E a s t o n ....,....;...;..• 45
D I S T R I C T No.
4.
K a n s a s City..;.;...Wyandotte ."•-.-— 3 K a n s a s City.V-.-.^.'.Armourdale;-..:.-271 K a n s a s City......-..Kaw •:::;:;:;;;:.;...."-272 K a n s a s City...•.:.»R. E . S h e r m a n . . 3 6 9 K a n s a s City..:.,...-Ben H u r 322 R9sedale ,.-.. R o s e d a l e ..333 B o n n e r Springs...Bonner Springs..366 W h i t e Church.....Delaware 96 Piper ; Piper 385 • R o g e r E. Sherman. D I S T R I C T N O . 5.
Olathe Olathe Gardner .Gardner Edgerton Palestine Shawnee ;...'..;..Shawnee Lenexa Lenexa Spring Hill ;...Spring Hill -
D I S T R I C T No.
:
19 65 127 54 135 56
6.
Louisburg.......;....Peace :.243 Paola .......;:..Pa'ola --.. 37 Osawatomie.--.-...Osage V a l l e y 24 Pontana..-..'..........Equity 131 • '."
_. .
. D I S T R I C T No.
7.
LaCygne—.-.....'.....LaCygne -•—.-: 61 Pleasanton..--..'....Eureka :.... 88 Mound-City '....Mound City ..•......' 33 BlUeMound.i-..-;..Lotus .'. ;....:..286 X"ehia..:-..;...-...:.....Xenia ............;...•-. 47 Parker Parker 341
Location.
8.
Name.
No.
Garland , Memphis P a w n e e Station..Godfrey F o r t Scott Rising Sun.: Devon Devon Hiattville Hlattville Hepler Hepler Fulton Fulton Mapleton ..Eldora Uniontovvn Excelsior Bronson Bourbon D I S T R I C T No.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony Kincaid
108 124 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
9.
....339 ....211 .... 44 ....305 212 338
Lane G r e e l e y —. D e l p h i a n .. Avon Olive B r a n c h Kincaid
• D I S T R I C T N O . 10.
Scammon.i......-...'.Scammon 351 Columbus. Prudence 100 Galena.-. : Galena 194 B a x t e r -Springs.. B a x t e r -•.•-..-..-.-::. .-.71Weir ...-Black Diamond.-274 •:
.
. - D I S T R I C T No. 11.
'
-
' '.
Whiting.:..Whiting .•..•.250 Netawaka ..'....Polar Star....-13 0 Wetmore....•: Wetmore ; 53 Centralia Home -"-:--- 89. Corning Nemaha .:-- 13 • D I S T R I C T No. 12. • •
Doniphan Arcana Effingham.......;.-..Mackey Muscotah ....;Muscotah Atchison ....::...W^ashington. Atchison....:..-.."...:. A c t i v e Huron ....:-.Huron Potter ..,:....-.Kickapoo D I S T R I C T N O . 13.
31 ..•..-- 48 ,'...cll6 ..•..:.• • 5' .:..:..15 8 :..- .72' 4 .
'
Lawrence .'-..Lawrence -.:.- 6 Lawrence :...-.Acacia — 9 D e Soto ;. D e Soto .-.'..- 40. Linwood. .'...Linwood •....241, Eudora ..Doric ............83' Baldwin Palmyra 23 Tonganoxie........Henri .190 Perry.........'. Perry ..415 •
-
D I S T R I C T No.
14.
Circleviiie Circleville 20 Holton... Holton 42 Soldier.;.....;....; Soldier ......240 Mayetta.:...:;...:....'Mayetta :.:...;.:...393 Hoyt :...•.,.....Jloyt ......'.:....'..327 Denison Denison 3 72
410
PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT NO. 15.
Location. Moran La H a r p lola. Humboldt Savonburg
Name. Marmaton La Harp Ida Pacific .Virginia
DISTRICT NO. 23.
No. ........245 325 38 29 315
Location. Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
DISTRICT NO. 16.
Erie Urbana Chanute Chanute Thayer
TSrie Urbana Cedar King David Thayer Vesper Olive Chautauqua
136 350 355
DISTRICT No. 18.
Edna « Cofteyville Caney Tyro Independence • Cherryvale Elk City
Edna Keystone Caney Tyro Fortitude Cherryvale Carson
345 102 ;..324 386 107 137 132
DISTRICT NO. 19.
Marysville Oketo : Beattie Summerfield Axtell : Seneca Oneida
Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfield Axtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 259 354 234 39 323
DISTRICT NO. 20.
Waterville Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion
Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Valley Frankfort Vermillion
85 169 112 67 320
Fredonia New Albany Fall River Coyville Neodeaha Altoona Benedict.... Buffalo
Topeka Orient Siloam Auburn .'...Dover W'akarusa Maple Hill Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Ridgeway Scranton
Constellation .... 95 New Albany 81 Greenwood 163 Coyville 57 Harmony 94 Altpona ..• 118 Benedict 403 Buffalo 379 Garfield .Wamego Lafayette .Ashlar Farmers
235 75 16 344 166
DISTRICT NO. 26.
Clifton Clay Center Miltonvale Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Clifton Clay Center Miltonvale Highland .Oak Hill Wakefield
122 134 242 296 334 396
DISTRICT NO. 27.
Emporia Americus Hartford Saffordville Cottonwood Fl. Lebo Allen •Cottonwood
Emporia Americus Hartford Saffordville 'Zeredatha Lebo Allen Falls
12 ...109 193 3 95 80 152 335.
DISTRICT No. 28.
17 51 225 32 138 402 370
Howard Elk Palls Longton Moline Grenola
101 141 79 70 62 407
Winfleld Winfield Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter Maple City Maple City Arkansas City...Crescent Latham Latham
DISTRICT NO. 22.
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton
No. 144 82 27 314 66
DISTRICT No. 25.
Leonardville Wamego Manhattan Riley Randolph
DISTRICT NO. 21.
Topeka.! Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
Name. Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
DISTRICT No. 24.
76 239 1.03 416 149
DISTRICT NO. 17.
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
February,
OF THE
Hope Meridian Longton Moline Canopy
155 126 26 267 248
DISTRICT NO. 29. •
110 233 156 342 133 401
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
DISTRICT NO. 30.
Location. Republic Scandia Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
DISTRICT No. 37.
Name. Republic Lebanon Belleville Narka .Cuba ...Munden
No. 123 221 129 349 362 128
DISTRICT NO. 31.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell
Lincoln 154 Sylvan Grove --.359 Blue Hill 198 Luray 153 Natoma 390 Paradise 290 Codell 418
DISTRICT NO. 32.
Abilene Bennington Junction City Salina Solomon
Benevolent Bennington Union Salina Solomon City
.98 180 7 60 105
DISTRICT NO. 33.
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette
.Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette
197 251 172 276 397 346 353
DISTRICT No. 34.
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
Mystic Tie Douglass Joppa Patmos Towanda
74 151 223 97 30
Location. Belle Plaine Wellington South Haven Oxford Caldwell Milan Conway Springs Argonia
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton
Name. Belle Plaine Wellington Haven Oxford Sumner Milan Mistletoe Argonia
No. 173 150 ....157 165 203 255 269 .'...285
DISTRICT NO. 38.
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Bsbon Lebanon
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak Pormoso Salem Oak
304 11 87 178 336 22S 281
;
. DISTRICT No. 3 9.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson â&#x20AC;¢ Beloit Scottsville
Minneapolis Saltville Delphos Glasco Sincerity Mt. Vernon -Scottsville
143 59. 202 292 214 145 .'...249
DISTRICT NO. 40.
Gypsum Herington Delavan Hope White City Marion;
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus White City Center
328 307 375 288 380 147
DISTRICT NO. 4 1 . '
DISTRICT NO. 35.
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
411
KANSAS.
;
142 46 120 114 182
DISTRICT NO. 36.
Wichita Sunflower 86 Wichita ...W^ichita 99 Wichita Vlbert Pike 303 Mulvane Mulvane 201 Clearwater Unity 273 Valley Center..... Valley Center.-..364 Cheney Morton 258 White Water Brainerd 280 Sedgwick Sedgwick 139
Arlington Turon Huchinson Mount Hope Haven Nickerson
Cable Turon Reno Mount Hope Friendship Nickerson
299 358 140 238 208 43
DISTRICT No. 42.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Lake City Zenda Coats
Ninnescah A'orwich Spivey Medicine Valley Zenda Coats
230 319 347 260 378 394
PROCEEDINGS
412
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T N O . 43.
Location. Name. No. Anthony Anthony 200 Harper Harper 206 Attica Attica 262 Hazelton ;.Charity 263 Kiowa Cosmos 27^8 Medicine Lodge...Delta 77 Waldron W a l d r p n ....„......377 Preeport Freeport .....389 Bluff C i t y S t o h r v i l l e ........;.368 D I S T R I C T No.
44.
Almena Naphtali 310 Long Island Long Island 231 Norton .Norton 199 Norcatur Norcatur 317 Oberlin................Mountain Slope..186 Jeiihirigs .Tenriihgs 360 L*enora.'...V.V..".'.".V..-..'Len6ra, 181 D I S T R I C T No.
45.
G l e n Elder..........Glen E l d e r 294 C a w k e r C i t y . . . . . . . C a w k e r ' C i t y ......125 Downs-^J........\......Downs ...........1..204 Osborheikvi;.;' ..Saqiii ..."...'!^'.!.'.;„.'i6(^ vAltbn.V/riVr....\...Occi'denTal"".'.V."..'.;.72'67. 'Stocktbri!v-..'..'.'..7...N'e-wahcuba '.'....'.ISO •'
-
- D I S T R I C T No.
Russell Hays Ellis B u n k e r Hill Wa-Keeney.. .
46.
R u s s e l l .... Hays Apollo .-. B e u l a h .... Wa-Keeney
D I S T R I C T NO.
47.
February,
OF.THE
177 195 297 291 148
Location. Great Bend Lamed Ellinwood Hoisington
50.
Name. - G r e a t Bend. Larned Bllinwood Hoisington
D I S T R I C T No.
No. 15 167 217 331
51.
Oakley Oakley 253 Wallace .Wallace 318 Gove _Gove C i t y 302 Grainfleld Grainfield 381 Quinter Quinter 410 Sharon Springs-Sharon Springs..417 D I S T R I C T No.
52.
Coolidge Coolidge Syracuse .......Syracuse Lakin.'. Emerald G a r d e n City.......Tyrian
316 309 289 ..:..'.246
D I S T R I C T .NoV'.53.-J _ . . . Atwo.od........-...r...Atwood .....-.-...--164 McDonald.... M c D o n a l d . ..,....—.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.
54.
.
Hill C i t y . .'.iMillbrook .-..281'. ..;...: Hoxie :.-;;:-:..-348 Hoxie ;.l.....Morland 414' Morland D I S T R I C T No.
55.
Gaylord Gaylord 183 Kirwin Kirwin 175' Logan Logan 264 Smith Center Western Star 174 Phillipsburg Philjipsburg 184 K e n s i n g t o n . . . . . . . . . K e n s i n g t o n ....—.405
L a Crosse...... L a Crosse 330 McCracken-^..;...McCracken 58 D I S T R I C T No."-56.- • •R u s h "Center...'...'.Walnut C i t y 215 ; Greerisburg.'..' K i o w a ..l—.....:....293 N e s s City.-.....W a l n u t V a l l e y ..191 Pratt ;... Kilwinning 265 D I S T R I C T No. 48. Preston Rob Morris... 332i.Grand V i e w ......376 Geneseo..'...'...V.'......Geneseo '.'. 361,' Bucklin—., •Frederick;^.".":"-7--. F r e d e r i c k ..•.•.:.".'...'3 37' Mullinviile.... Mullinyille .........399L i t t l e •Riyfer;;;_'... C o r n e r S t o n e . 219 ' Haviland-...j Havijand —409 Alden.:.V....;......-"....Alden I......308' D I S T R I C T N O : 57. Sterling:...:.....:.....Sterling ....;....171 Cimarron.... _Preston 283 Lyons—.:;...:.:: Royal 192 .'-222 Chase Chase ;. 247 D o d g e City—-"—.St. B e r n a r d Spearville Spearville 388 D I S T R I C T N O . 49. Ensign ; Ensign 413 Girard G i r a r d -.;..-..;...V;.:- 9 3 ' J e t m o r e Alpha 282 Cherokee;:..:.........Cherokee .-•..•...•.•.•...li'9D I S T R I C T No; 58. Pittsburg. .....Pittsburg .....187 B a r n e y ..-•—; 279 Mulberry ^Mulberry .-...261 D i g h t o n Anthem .284 Arcadia A r c a d i a ....;... 329 . Scott City Leoti-Leoti 340 . 'Arma Arma .......408 Horace 352 'Walnut Vulcan 229 H o r a c e . . . :
1919-20.
GRAND DISTRICT NO.
Location. Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton Climax Toronto Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Melvern Williamsburg Waverly Quenemo Wellsville
18 400 41 22 224 244 270 356
61.
C o u n c i l Grove... Council Grove.... 36 Parkerville Parkerville 168 Wilsey Wilsey 382 DISTRICT NO.
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n Macksville Sylvia Kinsley
62.
_Lewis ...:. Stafford Ionic Macksville Sylvia Mt. M o r i a h
413
KANSAS. D I S T R I C T No.
No. 106 19& 213 301 411 12]
60.
Ottawa Blelody McKinley Melvern Anchor W^averly Quenemo W^ellsville
D I S T R I C T No.
OF
59.
Name. ....Fidelity Madison Twin Grove H a m i l t o n .; Climax Woodson
DISTRICT NO.
LODGE
220 252 254 371 391 ....179
Location. Havensville Onaga Westmoreland Emmett Fostoria
D I S T R I C T No.
Washington Linn Haddam Greenleaf
67.
68.
Ellsworth Brookville Samaria Holyrood DISTRICT NO.
Ashland Coldwater... Protection Wilmore.!
146 .209 298 343
69.
Ashland 277 C o m a n c h e ..._..;;.295 Protection '..384 W i l m o r e ....:....;..412
D I S T R I C T No.
Meade Liberal.... Plains
104 .170 226 23 2
St. J o h n ' s 113 P r a i r i e Queen....176 Jamestown 227
DISTRICT NO.
Ellsworth Brookville Wilson Holyrood
66.
Prontier Fraternal .Dirigo _Greenleaf
D I S T R I C T No.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown
65.
Name. No. Havensville 34 Onaga 188 Westmoreland....257 Bmmett 387 Fostoria 392
70.
W^ebb Fargo Plains
275 306 367
D I S T R I C T N O . 71. D I S T R I C T No.
63.
Oswego Adams Altamont ;... A l t a m o n t Chetopa Chetopa Parsons Parsons Mound Valley Landmark McCune Temple
63 69 73 117 218 237
Colby Goodland
St. T h o m a s Goodland D I S T R I C T No.
64.
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COMPLETE SUMMARY FOR 1919.
Number of lodges working under charter, 1919 Number of lodges chartered ,
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Number of charters surrendered, Star No. 69
419 1
Number of lodges working under charter, 1920
418
Number members December 31, 1918
51,202
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 Number
dimitted died suspended expelled erroneously reported last year Star Lodge No. 69
7,073 5,889 5,438 814 222 21 12=6,507
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Net Gain
...1,152 702 234 6 2 41=2,137 :.
Number members December 31, 1919
4,370 55,572
EXPELLED, 1919. Union Lodge No. 7.—Louis S. Wager, May 1, 1919. Keystone Lodge No. 102.—William E. Vannest, April 23, 1919. Saqui Lodge No. 160.—Lauren E. Eckman, Nov. 27, 1919. Ellinivood Lodge No. 217.—Alden C. Chaddock, March 26, 1919. Urbana Lodge No. 239.—Miles E. Noble, April 5, 1919. Preston Lodge No. 283.—Samuel W. Whiteside, March 12, 1919.
Location.
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200 320 285 133
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William H . Avcrill Tilghman B. Jeter
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First and third W e d n e s d a y . . .
F i r s t a n d third T u e s d a y First and third M o n d a y First and third Wednesday . . , First and third Friday Second and fourth M o n d a y .. . *William Beveridge Second a n d fourth S a t u r d a y . . D a v i d C. R h o d e s First and third M o n d a y T h o m a s ' A . Moxcey Second a n d fourtli M o n d a y . . . First and third Thursday J a m e s A. Wilson First and third W e d n e s d a y . . . *Walter R. Black First and Third Tuesday First and third Friday E v e r t S. Alexander
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Communications.
and and and and and and
Stated First First First First First First
H a r r y L. S m i t h .
Ben E . DeVilliers.
Alexander G. T r o t t e r .
t J o h n C. M a d d e n . George S. H a r r i n g t o n .
John E . Henderson. fLarkin N . M a r t i n .
5 A r t h u r B . Eliot.
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R o y G. Shearer.
Secretaries.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1920.
203 324 197 70 125 355 89 103 410 247 258 119 137 73 283 20
145 403 180 286 1G9 368 365 306 208 200 376 379 291 233 79 66 178 182
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Ford
Linn Marshall
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Wednesday on or before ® . . .
Second and last Wednesday. . Second and fourth Tuesday .. . Second and fourth Monday. . . Tuesday on or before ® ~ . . . . Leavenworth. •. . First and third Saturday
Mitchell John P. Stack Daniel W. Barnes Elmer R. Lindgren . . . John J". Baker Frederick L. Stauffer.. Albert D. Sparr 'John E. Peters Percy R. C. Ladd . . . . Cary A. Marvin Thomas L. Carney. . . B. Ralph Bolinger.. . . 0. Frank P u c k e t t . . . . William N. Hoopman 'Albert L. Milam Max Buck William C. VoUand . .. Lyle M. Wood William A. Rezeau . . .
Caldwell
Earl P. Holbort Montgomery,.. . Second and fourth Tuesday .. . Leland V. Montgomery . . . William M. Edgerton Mcpherson Carbondale Carbondale Second and fourth Saturday. . George Burns C a w k a r C i t y . . . C a w k e r C i t y . . . . Mitchell . Second and fourth Wednesday Claude W. Simpson . C h a u t a u q u a . . . . Chautauqua.... C e d a r Vale Louis L. Brown Home Contralia Joseph B. Lohmuller Guy S. Jeffers King David. . , Chanute Harry L. Griggs Floyde E. Wallace Morton Sedgwick Cheney 'Claud E. Gillespie Crawford Second and fourth Tuesday... William R. Cunningham.. Cherryvale Cherryvale Montgomery.... First and third Saturday James W. Lynch J o h n ? . Paul Labette Third Thursday ' Cimarron Preston Second and fourth Wednesday Reuben Sherwood Gray Second and fourth Alonday . . Harry T. Biggart Circleville Jackson
Burlinganie Burlington Burr Oak
Corinthian
B o n n e r Springs .
Bonner Springs.
Buffalo Bunlcer H i l l . . . .
Blue R a p i d s . . . . Stohrville
M t . Vernon Benedict
Beloit Benedict Bennington Blue M o u n d . . . . Blue R a p i d s . . . . Bluff C i t y •
Robert Clark. Ernest A. Tournay, Jr. J. Walter Coons. Arthur Waetzig. Amon R. Rodgers.. Albert N. Shaver. Ernest Hogg. Casper P. Swank. William H. Powell. George Newton. » Carl O. Bomholt. John H. Tharp. fAaron C. Hastings. EUery McCormick. Harry N. Hildebrand. John T. Reutter.
Philip G. Chubbic. Harry L. Orondorff. J. Herbert Quinn. William J. Lewis. Samuel W, Gilson. Harry M. Hawk. tWilliam M. Cook. William L. Burnam. Rodney S. Boatwright Thilon J. RoUman Carl L. Hampy. Samuel P. Shotts. William J. Strobel. Joseph B. Pickens. Lloyd E. Doty. Matthew R. Gray. Patrick H. O'Brien. John Swanson.
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Delavan . . .. Delphos Denison De Soto Devon Dexter Dighton. . . . Dodge City. Doniphan. . . Douglass....
134 Clay Center.. 273 Clearwater. . , 122; Clifton 411 Climax 17G Clyde 394 Coats 418 Codell 102 Coffeyville . 306 Coiby 295 Coldwnter... 212 Colony. .'. . . 100 Columbus. .. 113 Concordia... 260 Conway Springs 316 Cooiidgc.... 13 Corning 80 CottonwoodFalls 36 Council Grove 57 Coyville 362 Cuba
No.
Delavan Delphos Denison.... De Soto Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard, Arcana Douglass.. .
Clay Center. . . Unity Clifton Climax Prairie Queen.. Coats Codell Keystone St. Thomas Comanche Olive Branch . . Prudence St. John's Mistletoe Coolidge •. Nemaha Zeredatha Council Grove. Coyville Cuba-
Naine of Lodge.
John D. Harkness. Harry P. Dean. Grant LammcCharles B. Wiard. George A. Van Dyke. Roy D. Williams. John H. Schiereck. Richard W. Evans. William M. Cooper. James H. Allen. J. Frederic Martin . Claud R. Moore Thomas W. Jones. . Ellas B. Heckert. . . Ernest Johnson Fred M. Berry Charles W. Monroe. Herbert R. Landes . . James D. Shupe.. .. Charles W. Burgess.
First and third Thursday .. First and third Tuesday First and third Saturday . . . . First and third Friday Saturday on or before ® . . .. First and third Tuesday First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Friday. . . Saturday on or before ® . . .. Saturday on or before (gi « ..
Secretaries.
Morris Ottawa Jackson Johnson Bourbon Cowley Lane Ford Doniphan Butler
Masters.
Earl T. Pyle First and third Tuesday First Tuesday on or before ® RufusE. Scott First and third Wednesday . . Frank F. Hadsell. .. Second and fourth Saturday . •Elwin W. Bradford. First and third Thursday.... John A. Hawkinson. Jesse H. Pearce . . . . First and third Monday Second and fourth Monday.. Watt V. Doak First and third Wednesday . . "Oren F. Clossen. . . . H a l B . MeDougal.. First and third Friday Second and fourth Friday . . . Frank L. Todd Friday on or before © « . . . . Robert S. Brooks.. . First and third T u e s d a y . . . . . Clifford D. Wilson . Jesse J. Winter . . . . First and third Friday First and third Friday . ; . . . . Edward L. Pepper.. Second and fourth Saturday. Lance Crittenden.. . First and third Saturday . . . . Elmer A. Miller... . Clint A. Baldwin. . . First and third Friday First and third Wednesday .. William E. Nix Wednesday on or before ® .. James I. Marr First and third Monday Victor V. Veroda. ..
Communicati07is.
Clay Sedgwick Clay Greenwood Cloud Pratt Rooks Montgomery.. .. Thomas Coamnche Anderson Cheroeek Cloud Sumner Hamilton Nemaha Chase Morris Wilson Republic
Stated Emil Kratochvil. Jay D. Jvuhl. Elizur E. Larimouc. Bennie H. Carrithers. John F. Randolph. * Josiah E. Hammond. William R. Powell. tWilliam L. Marcy. Ray H. Crumly. J. Lawton Stanley Obadiah R. Stilwell. Orin 0- Gordon. John R. Forbes. Fred O. McCoy. Joseph H. Conard. Arthur E. Hibbard. Wilhiim B. Penny. Joseph D. Long. Jourdan S. Claiborne. Thomas E. StafTord.
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Walter T. Ferris
First and third Monday Edmund M. Fairbanks
First and third Wednesday . . . Second and fourth Monday.. . AdelbertE. Clough First and third Friday Wednesday on or before ® . . .
First and third Tuesday
*Dean G. Erhart
•William G. Davis Second and fourth Wednesday Philip R. Oliver Thursday on or before ® « . . . Second and fourth Monday.. . Eminence Second and fourth Tuesday.. . First and third Tuesday Fidelity Saturday on or before ® s» . . . Greenwood Full River George M. Lincoln Second and fourth Saturday. . Donald V. Ricketts Second and fourth Thursday.. Formoso Leavenworth.... First and third Wednesday. . . Ft. Leavenw'th. Hancock Walter S. Huff First and third Friday Fort Scott Rising Sun Fostoria Pottawatomie.. . Second and fourth Monday.. . •Merrit H. Shehi Marshall First and third Monday First and third Wednesday. .. Fred C. Rustenback Constellation... . 1 Fr(>nnnrt. Thursday on or before ® •WillardP. Schmidt First and third Thursday 1 Fulton Fulton
Edna Effingham El Dorado Elgin Elk City Elk Falls ElUnwood Ellis
Leavenworth....
Second and fourth F r i d a y . . . .
Floyd Ross. Charles B. Bates. Walter L. Olson. fThomas C Adamson. Perry E. Wolfley. Fred L. Grove. Frank M. Marsh. William H. Boston. Dayton Wait. Ralph M. Robertson. Newton Hill. Eugene 0 . Wagner. Arthur Fauteux.. James M. Wilson. Clarke S. Pool. Charles W. Cleaver. Floyd L. Robertson. Howard Nation. Edward Grauerholz. Lee J. White. Homer A. White. William H. Betsher. Elmer D. Egan. James C Riggs. fLee Smith. Thomas H. Shcdden, Sr . Fred Nodsle. Alfred Carpenter. Leroy Stevens. Ivan p . Carver. Elmer R. Shade. William 0 . Starns. ' Loftus H. Farrington. Harry L. WoodsCO
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County.
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Communications.
Masters.
Iltimilton Hamlin
lladdani
JIamilton
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First and third Thursday Second and fourth Wednesday Edward 0 . Larkins First and third Wednesday . . . William E. Kellv Second and fourth F r i d a y . . . .
Second and fourth Tuesday.. . Charles H. Harvey
First and third Wednesday . . . Jesse R.. Bender McPhcrson . :. . . William R- Toland Garden City . . . First and third Friday Second and fourth Thursday.. Bourbon Memphis Garland Delphian Anderson First and third Thursday Gaylord •Fred J. Heide Gaylord Saturday on or before ® Gencseo Second and fourth Wednesday Edmond B. Beevcr Crawford First and third Wednesday . . . Cloud Thomas H. Thomasson Glen Elder First and third Thursday Mitchell Glen Elder First and third Wednesday . . Edmond N. Newton First and third Tuesday Govo City Second and fourth Saturday. . Ivan W. Sutton Grainfiold Second and fourth Friday. . . . Clarence F. Heaton Great B e n d . . . . Friday on or before ® William W. Parker Greeley First and third Wednesday. . . Washington First and third Wednesday . . . First and third Friday David E. Sieg Grenola Elk First and third Wednesday. . . Gridley Saturday on or before ® » . . . Clinton E. Pilcher Coffcv Gypsum City . . . First and third Tuesday
Location.
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
William J. Watcrbury.
Philip N. Piatt. Jerry L. Sherrer. George F. Mclvin.
Dillard S. Brown. Willis M. Kyser. .
Edward Opie. Robert G. Draper.
Sophus Nutland. Eugene F. Pound. Camillo W. Jupc. Richard H..Thompson.
Ulysses G- Clary.
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third on or third on or
Tuesday before ® » .. . Wednesday . . . before ® « . . .
Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Thursday Second and fourth Tuesday.. . First and third Tuesday
Second and fourth Monday.. . Second and fourth Saturday . . First and third Thursday First and third Thursday First and third Tuesday First and third Thursday First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Wednesday
First and Saturday First and Saturday
Wyandotte
Cloud Decatur Hodgeman Jewell
John W. Wilson John S. Iligg
Emret L. Andler
Edson S. Woodworth
Edward C- Birchfield Michael J. Creighton
Henry F. Gifford Higham F. Addison
First and third Friday
WiUiam R. Ansdcll. Charles D. BouUs • Edwin T. Wilson. Oscar M.-Chilcott. Charles H- Gove.
Edward H. Stewart. WiUiam C. Hankins. John F. Hoyt.
Walter C Richardson. , Henry H. Beck. Charles W. Reeder. Edgar H. Kelley. Jasper N. Chambers. George L. Skelton. Clarence W. Thompson. Luther L. Hassenpflug. William H. Hargis. James R. Gordon. Ralph B. Call. Lorin S. Pitcher. John H. Minnich. Alfred A. Peterson. William 0 . Alley. Marcel M. Bloch. William B. Russell. Ira L. Vinson. Evan D. Jones. Robert L. Smith. Charles W. Hall. Oliver M. Anderson: Roscoe C Miller.
*Hcrman E. Zimmerman.... jHolmes W. Haviland.
Fay S. French First and third Monday Edward E. Tacha Frank F. Ba»ley First and third Monday .First and third Wednesday . . . Fred L. Gray. Charles E. Fisk
Montgomery... . Second and fourth Tuesday... First, third and fifth Tuesday. Al.en Marshall Second and fourth Saturday . .
Dickinson Hiattville Bourbon Hiawatha Smith ton Doniohan...... Millbrook Graham noisington . . : . . Jackson Holyrood Ellsworth Cyrus Dickinson Greeley Horton E.k Sheridan Hoyt Jackson Hugoton Stevens: Pacific Allen.... Atchison . . . . . . . .
Herington
Hiawatha Highland Hill City
Charity
Ellis . . .
Pottawatomie.. . First and third Saturday
Hazelton
Havensville....
155 348 3?7 • Hoyt 40G 29 72 140 Hutchinson
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La Crosse. . . . La C y g n e . . . . La i l a r p e . . . . Lake C i t y . . . . Lakin Lane Lansing Larnecl Latham Lawrence.... Lawrence.... Leavenworth . Leavenworth. Leavenworth. Lebanon Lebo Lenoxa Lenora Leon
230 179 278 175
330 61 325 260 280 339 49 107 401 G 9 2 10 GS 2S7 152 135 181 223
322 36U 405 33S
Armourdale Kaw Ben Hur R. K. Sherman. Kensington.-. . . Kincaid Ninnescah Mt. Moriah Cosmos Kirwin. .•
Lodge.
Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kensington.. Ivincaid Kingman Kinsley ]Ciowa Kirwin
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Name
Location.
No,
Rush Linn Allen Barber Kearny Franklin Leavenwortli. Pawnee Butler Douglas Douglas Leavenworth. Leavenworth. Leavenworth. Smith Coffey Johnson Norton Butler
Wyaiidotte. Wyandotte. Wyandotte. Wyandotte. Smith Anderson. .. Kingman... Edwards. . . Barber.. . . ; Phillips
County. First, third and fifth Thursday First and third Thursday Every Thursday Second and fourth Saturday . . Second and fourth Tuesday First and third Monday. . . . First and third Wednesday, Second and fourth Tuesday Second and fourth Wednesday Second and fourth Friday .
John W. MoCormick. Frank A, Treasure. S. E. Beiderwell. H. Fred Lake. Francis L. l^ierce. Austin 0 . Secrest. Thomas J. Boone. Homer C. Van Horn. Howard C- Tillotson. fFrank P. Smith, tWilliam H. Moys. tEdward W. Osgood. tEImcr McCool. tCeorge W. Leak. Walter D. Isom. • Edward R. Evans. Percy L- Jones. Remus E. Jacobs. Waiiam J. Martin.
Secretaries.
Second and fourth Thursday.. John E. Attwood... . Roy A. Glucklich.... First and third Monday William A- Rose First and third Thursday "Riley Calvin Parr . .'. Saturday, on or before (£> Second and fourth Thursday.. James D. E y m a n . . . . Second and fourth Thursday.. •Benjamin F. Carter.. Second and fourth Monday.. . Howard P. Duncan .. First and third Wednesday. . . William M- R h e a . . . . Second and fourth Saturday . . Bun 0 . Bobbitt •Clarence E. Birch . . . Second Monday •Albert M- Curry Third Thursday •Thomas C Bewick . . First and third Monday Second and fourth Thursday.. George H. Fiery •Winston Z. McKean. First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday. . . John L. Bonecutter. . John M. Black First and third Friday Harry F. E n y a r t . . . . Saturday on or before i® Second and fourth Thursday.. Peter S. DeWitt Wilson E-.Brown. .. . First and third Saturday
Masters. tRobert W. Radford, tllobcrt J. McFarland. fFrank McDougall. tFred H- Mcrtcl. Guy R. Currier. Uobert C. ?plawn. George E. Burket. John E. Stowell. Louis E. Metz. Joseph J. Landes.
Coniinunications. *\Villiam H. Wente.. , •James A. Swan •John C. McCarty. . , •Robert A. Drown... Albert Peer Charles N. Caldwell , Clarke A. Wallace.. John 0 . Demain. . . Harry M c G u i r o . . . . Henry A. Campbell.
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L.beral. . t Lincoln
Marquette Marysville Mayetta McCracken Temple McDonald Lyra
Marquette
237 383 25G 172
Mankato Map.e City Mapie Hill
Mankato Maple City Maple Hill
87 342 370 *>8 147 353 91 393
Mcpherson . . . .
Mayetta McCracken McCune McDonald
Macksvillo . . .! . Macks ville Madison
Euclid
Blue Hill
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Jefferson
Second and fourth Tuesday.. . First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Thursday..
McPherson
Second and fourth Monday . . Second and fourth Wednesday Thursday on or before ® First and third Friday
First and third Thursday
Second and fourth Monday.. . Second and fourth Tuesday... First and third Friday First and third Wednesday. . .
Wabaunsee
Riley
Stafford
Second and fourth Thursday..
First and third Tuesday
Second and fourth Tuesday.. . First and third Thursday First and third Saturday First and third Monday
Second and fourth Thursday.. McPherson First and third Wednesday . . . Washington Leavenworth . . . . First and third Friday
Coffey .
Riley
Phillips Long Island . . . . Long I s l a n d . . . . Phillips Elk
Little R i v e r . . . . Corner Stone....
Lindaborg
Garfieid
Leonardville....
371 190
153 101
264 231
?85 840 ?7 ??n 300 154 397 170 241
Zelotus M. Holconibe.. Moses P. Davis •^Arthur J. Rhodes George L. Vandeventer George W. Martin Arthur N. Winkler. . . . George Nogle Ralph E . Powers Glover C. Yowell Stewart Clarke, Sr Charley E. Groves John I. Edwards Henry M. Highland. . . Charles A. Benkelman. Homer G. Reardon . .. . Christian Jensen
S. August Lawson William C. Dickey Click Fockele Fred J. Huckstep Frank A. Summers. . . . Harlan P. Hooper Anton L. Anderson. .. . Henry J. Meierkord. . . William H- Lamb Charles E. Ward Alexander 0 . Davis Giffen Culbertson George R- Irwin A. David Fox John M. Harshbargcr. . Walter E. Pangburn . . . Charles W. Lyon Ralph C Steiner James E. Cook. Elmer E. Haynes. •Stephen A. D. Geauque. Arch Boneouttor. Daniel Rush, Jr. Howard Adams. Don C. Campbell. Jerome D. Mcintosh. Benjamin F. Ronoy. Waldemar v. Riesen. William Seibert. Lyic W. Farwell. Cecil D. Gregg. Oscar A. Brown. Elmer A. Dobbs. Soren Sorensen
Pierre V. Creevan. Adolphus M. Doyle. George W. Schlatter. George W. Wells. William Edwards. Emanuel R. Frobenius. George A. Nelson. Henry C. Hoerman. Archie T. Meinke. Daniei H. Crawford. William M. Parham. Colin C- Sodman. Elmer L. Fosdick. Charles W. McNcHy. Thomas B. Dinsmoor. William S. Wallace. Ira Archer. Patrick A. Dickerson.
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340 390 94 82 191 130 81 142 43
275 77 22 230 255 212 143 267 245 414 373
Narka Natoma Neodcsha. .. . Neosho Falls. Ness C i t y . . . . Nctawaka... . New Albany. Newton Nickcrson. .. .
Narka. Natoma Harmony Tuscan Walnut Valley. Polar Star...'. . New Albany. . . Newton Nickerson
Mcadc Webb Medicine Lodge Delta Meivern Mclvcrn Meriden Meritlen Milan Milan Miltonvale . . . . Miltonvale.... Minneapolis. . - Minneapolis. . . MoHne Moiinc Marinaton .. .. Moran Morland Morland Morrill Morrill Mound City... Mound City . .. 33 34 G Moundridgo. . . Moundridge. . . Mound Valley. Landmark. .. . . 218 Mount Hope. . Mount Hope.. 238 Mulberry Mulberry 201 MuUinville. . .. Mullinville . . . 399 Mulvane Mulvane 201 Munden Munden 128 Muscotah Muscotah IGl
No.
Albert Bcver John W. Smith Heber E- Roney . . . , Gerhard P- Zwink . . Dwight G. Egbert., Andrew J. Beamcr. Fred Pratt Curtis F. Garten. . William E. Bereman
First and third Saturday. . First and Ihird Monday... Second and fourth Wednesday First and third Tuesday... Second and fourth Tuesday Thursday on or before ® .. Second and fourth Tuesday Second Wednesday irst and third Thursday
William F.Shipman. William L. Powers. James A. Songcr. John K. SnodgrassHayes Floyd. Earl G. Hovcrstock. Byron R- Houser. John 0 . Getz. J. Ellsworth Humphrey,
Ormond Hamilton. Oscar T. Thom. Joseph S- Dooty. Robert E. Anderson. James F. Lee. George H. Palmer. Roy. E- Sutton. Roland B. Green, .lohn J. Boman. G. Ross Brooks. Horace McKay. Henry A. Strong. Ivy B. Gray. William B. Johnson. Cloyd Black. Joseph F. Elchert. Abraham Peters. Fay W. Dickinson. Will H. Strnad. Andrew J. Shepard. Ira Scott Frank E . Knight.
Republic. Osborne.. Wilson.. . Woodson. Ness Jackson. . Wilson.. . Harvey. . Keno....
Secretaries.
Masters.
Cleveland T. Martin.. George W. MeChire. . John S. Fleming George A. Taylor Frank L. Wad man William O. McKinley. Harry M. Saunders.. . William Whistler John E. Wiley Peter P: Regier John Volmer Alfred G- Carlisle Thomas W. Pearson. . Joseph H. Gingrass. . . •Erna Huff John H. Andrews Peter J. Cortelyou....
Communications.
Second and fourth Saturday. First' Thursday First and third Thursdfty First and third Thursday First and third Thursday.... First and tliird Friday Second and fourth Wednesday Second and fourth Tuesday. Saturday on or before ® '= • First and third Tuesday.... First and third Friday First and third Friday First and third Monday.. . . Wednesday on or before ® « Wednesday on or before ® « Second and fourth Tuesday. Second and fourth Tuesday.. . First and third Wednesday Second and fourth Wednesday First and third Thursday..
Stated
Meade..... Barber Osage Jefferson. . . Sumner.... Cloud Ottawa Klk Allen . . • Graham.... Brown Linn McPherson. Labette.... Sedgwick.. . Crawford.. . Kiowa Sumner.... Republic. . . A tchison . . .
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Paola Parker Parkerville.... Parsons Godfrey Halcyon Perry., Phillipsburg. . . Piper Pittsburg Plains Paradise Eureka
Paola Parker I'arkervillc . . . . Parsons Pawnee Station Peabody Perry Phillipsburg. .. piper Pittsburg . . . . r Plains Plainville Pleasanton....
37341 IGS 117 124 120 415 184 385 .187 3G7 290
O a k Hill Oakley M o u n t a i n Slope Oketo Olathe
O a k Hill Oakley '. . Oberlin Okcto .-. . , Olathe Oimgn Oneida Osage C i t y . . . . Osawatomie . .. Osborne Oskaloosa Oswego Ottawa Ottawa O v e r b r o o k . . . ," Oxford
334 253 ISO 25 19 188 323 141 24 IGO 14 G3 18 400 G2 1G5
Norcatur Norton M o u n t Zion . . . Norwich
Norcatur Norton Nortonviilc.... Norwich
317 199 2G0 .^19
Miami Linn M o r r i s . . . .• Labette Bourbon Marion Jefferson Phillips Wyandotte Crawford Meade Rooks Linn
Clay Logan Decatur Marshall Johnson Pottawatomie.. . Nemaha Osage Miami Osborne Jefferson Labette Franklin Franklin Osage*. Sumner
Decatur Norton Jefferson Kingman
F i r s t a n d third M o n d a y . ' First a n d third S a t u r d a y T u e s d a y on or before ® Second a n d fourth M o n d a y . . . S a t u r d a y on or before ® F i r s t a n d third M o n d a y Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . . T h u r s d a y on or before © First and third Saturday Second T h u r s d a y First and third Thursday Second a n d fourth F r i d a y . . . . First and third Tuesday
First and third M o n d a y . . . . . . ' First and third W e d n e s d a y . . . Second a n d fourth M o n d a y . . . First and third M o n d a y Second T h u r s d a y First and third Wednesday . . . First and third W e d n e s d a y . . . First and third Thursday First and third T h u r s d a y Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . . First and third T h u r s d a y ; . . . . First and third T h u r s d a y First and third Friday Second a n d fourth M o n d a y . . . Second a n d fourth T u e s d a y . . . First and third M o n d a y
T h u r s d a y on or before ® . . Second a n d fourth Wednesday] First and third Thursday Second a n d fourth F r i d a y . . . .
Wallace C . H a m m . . . Charles B . D a y W a l t e r T. H a u n *Eldo W r i g h t *Peter 0 . S m i t h T h o m a s J. H u t c h i n g s . A r t h u r C. E l s w i c k . . . . Loyd J. R o b e r t s o n . . . . *James T . N e w t o n . . . , Edwin E. Coulter. . . . J o h n W. Russcl • C u r t i s W. Burlin Robert Mclntyre
Arlie H . Y e a n e y Wallace M . P r a t h e r . . J o h n W. R a i l s b a c k . . . Glen 0 . E l e y F r a n k D- Hedrick Jay D. Crum Jesse J. Russell Harry E. Westniacott F r e d A. E d w a r d s Harvey McCasUn. . . , C h a r l e s S. N o b l e R o b e r t W. Slane * William C- H a r d i n g . . *Clarence W. M o o d y . . Heil B- H a m p s h i r e . . . Silas J. Nichols
C h a r l e s F . Miller George T . R i c k e y . . . . John C Whitmer Orion E . F a r r i s
George M . CopHn. Cyril E . Nolin. T h o m a s H. Glasscock. f R o b u r t F. H u m e . I v a n E . Morrison. H u b e r t Sterling. William E . Cain. E d g a r J. Close. tJohn W. Blankenship. William W. Beine. R o b e r t A. M c P h e c . E a r l T . Gillespie. W i l . i a m C Blaker.
Hiram. B . G o r d o n . F r a n c i s W. I r w i n . E d w i n W. Coldren. Bernell J^. Long. Hiram B. McClintock. E l m e r E . Hines. Seldon S. S t e v e n s o n . A r t h u r A. Kiesow. Charles S. B i x b y . J o h n J. H a y s . Edward W. Clarke. R o b e r t H . Montgomer.y. fBarlus R o m s t e d t . t C h a r l e s W. Cook. Charles E . B l a c k b u r n . Alfred O w e n s .
Jesse J . P o o l . G r o v e B. Seeley. Perry Brunstetter. George F . W a s h b u r n .
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Virgi;iia; Scammon
Anthem Scottsville Scranton Vesper Sedgwick
Scott City Scottaville Scranton
Sabotha SafTordville
Savonburg Scanimon
Sabethft StiffordviUe
County.
Chautauqua....
Scott Mitchell
Allen
Nemaha
Wyandotte
Riley Republic Riley
Pratt , . . Pratt Comanche
Name of Lodge.
Riley Robinson Robinson Rosedale Rosodiilo Rossville Rush Center.. .. Walnut City Russell
Riinchill
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Location. Comnncnications. Masters. Charles H. Chrisman
Thursday on or before ® « .. . First and third Wednesday. . . First and third Monday First and third Wednesday. . . Second and fourth Tuesday.. . Second and fourth Monday.. . First and third Tuesday First and third Tuesday
Second and fourth Wed First and third Thursday
Harry C. Falk
Dallas U. Birch Mack H. Barlow
John N. Marshall Walter C Preble
*Ote E. Morgan
•Sylvan D. Garber
John A. Holmstrom First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday . . . Tuesday on or before ® « . . . . Harry T. Lukert. . . First and third Friday Friday on or before ® » Second and fourth Wednesday First and third Tuesday Hiram H. Wentworth
Second and fourth Saturday . .
First and third Thursday Second and fourth Tuesday...
Second and fourth Saturday . . Lee C. Christens(3n Second and fourth Monday.. . Willis J. Harrell First and third Tuesday Second and fourth Thursday.. Fred E. Foster
First and third Tuesday
Stated
NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued. Secretaries.
Charles H. Husband.
C. Fred Lipke.
fOeorge D- Adams. William G. Taylor. William Groundwater.
Arthur L. Boyd.
Andrew S- Ekdahl. J. Ford WhiteEdward J- Otto. flarry S. Bearg. flra L. Mathias. Charles E. Van Vleck.
William F. Howell.
Floyd A. Lcroux. Frank B. Field-
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Towanda
Topeka (North).
Tonganoxie
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Pottawatomie...
St. M a r y s Stockton
Troy
Golden R u l e . . . .
Topeka
Syracuse
Spring Hill Stafford. . = Sterling St. F r a n c i s
Spearville
Solomon C i t y . . .
Sincerity Western S t a r . . . .
Seneca Severance Twin G r o v e . . . . Sharon Springs.. Shawnee
Spring Hill Stafford Sterling
S h a r o n Springs . Shawnee Silver L a k e Simpson Smith Center.. . Soldier Solomon South H a v e n . . . Spearville
Severance
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Haskell
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F i r s t M o n . a n d second S a t
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Second a n d fourth F r i d a y . . . . S a t u r d a y on or before ® « . . . First and third Wednesday. . . First and third Friday Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . . First and third Thursday
First and third Thursday
Second a n d fourth S a t u r d a y . . Third Thursday T h u r s d a y on or before (g)
First and third Wednesday . . .
First and third Thursday
Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . . Second a n d fourth T u e s d a y . . . First and Third Tuesday First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday. . .
A l b e r t E . Williamson
F r e d Powell A u g u s t A. D i e k m a n
*Oscar E . RifFel J o s e p h T . Miller
G a y l o r d D . Weilepp
E r n e s t L. Wilson
First and third Thursday 2 d S a t u r d a y a n d 4 t h W e d . . . *Albert F . Albers Second a n d fourth T u e s d a y . . . First and third Thursday First and third Wednesday. . . T h u r s d a y on or before (2) William L. Huffman First and third Thursday
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E d w i n C- E a g l e s . William H e y n e n . tCarl W.Ncllis. tEvan Davis. f R a l p h H . Smith." William A. T i n k e r . E . Francis Armstrong. N a p o l e o n L. R e e d . R a y m o n d H. Merrick.
U r b a n G. lies. Sol Weil. Charles H . F e r g u s o n . E d w a r d V. T h o r e n e . fA. C r e s p o Andrewsf H a r r y V. C o c h r a n . George C. Leinen. George H . M a r t y . Fountain Dittemore. E m a n u e l Z. B u t c h e r . J a m e s R. M c G r e g o r . H a r r y A. D a v i s . Ira D . O s b o r n . J o h n R. L e m e n . H e r b e r t P. Lowe. t H u g o H. Rauschelbach. Arlie D a n i e l s o n . W a l t e r B . Seevers. A r t h u r M . Fairfield. N e w t o n F . Hill. • J o h n J . Miller. James M. Kendall. N . Erick Petersen. Lew W. C o l e m a n . B e n J. C o r y .
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Valley C e n t e r . Valley F a l l s . . . Vermillion . . . .
Excelsior. Urbana. .
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Communications.
T . T o d d McCIuggage . Albert H. Sehuler. . . . Antonio D. l^abbe.. . .
Lee C . Shull A u g u s t E . Moeller
Edward Gragg. Herman Fisher.
Masters.
F o r e s t G- Joss First and third Saturday . . . . Andrew W . Heyl First a n d third Tuesday William D . S t a r l i n g . . . First and third Friday S a t u r d a y on or before ® - . • - George D . C o p e Joseph R . C a p p e r . . . . M o n d a y on or before ® » . . . J o h n A. M a r t i n S a t u r d a y on or before ® . . . . Keneth D . D o y l e . . . . First a n d third Wednesday . . Leroy E . Sawin Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . F r a n k l i n S. A d a m s . . , F i r s t a n d third T h u r s d a y . . . . F r a n c i s O. K i n c a i d . . S a t u r d a y on or before ® » . . F r e d W. L o b m i l l e r . . . First a n d third Tuesday E r n e s t L. Iseley . . . . Second a n d fourth T h u r s d a y . O t t o F . Henville Second a n d fourth M o n d a y . . Charles W. W a r r e n . . First and third Monday G u y R. Loofbourrow. Second a n d fourth M o n d a y . . D e l b e r t L. Griffin. . . T u e s d a y on or before ® William S t e v e n s o n . . . S a t u r d a y on or before ® *» . . F i r s t a n d t h i r d S a t u r d a y . . . . *George Zeller Milo C . G i l l e t t Second a n d fourth F r i d a y . . . William F . M a r c h . . . First and third Wednesday. . Arthur H. Penner. . . First'and third Tuesday
First Monday First and third W e d n e s d a y . First and third T h u r s d a y . . .
Sedgwick Jefferson Marshall
Shawnee Trego Clay Harper Wallace Crawford Pottawatomie.. Washington Marshall Doniphan Coffey Cherokee Sumner Franklin Pottawatomie.. Anderson Nemaha Wyandotte.... Morris Doniphan Butler
S a t u r d a y on or before ® . . . . First and third S a t u r d a y . . . .
Second a n d fourth S a t u r d a y . Second a n d fourth F r i d a y . . .
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NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued,
Lewis G . S t a h l . Stanley J. Straw. D a n i e l S. M o l n t i r e . H e n r y G- S e t h m a n . Lawrence O. S t a n l e y . J a m e s E . Miller. M a u r i c e L . StoneJ. Harry Barley. H e n r y C Willson. Michael Bauer, J r . E r n e s t A- F a r r o w . Gabriel Anderson. P e r r y E . Miller. Charles A. S m i t h . J o s e p h H- P l u m m e r . George M . J o h n s t o n . C l a u d e J . WoodfCleveland Gress. Joe C Martin. Earl W. Green. James B. Hazlett.
E u g e n e S. T a ' c o t t . Virgil P . M u r r a y . C h a r l e s C- Buckles.
L- V a n c e Shriver. William A . lies.
W a l t e r JonesBenjamin H . Dunbar.
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William TvesUe.
Wendell H. Shaw.
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*Fostofflce Addresses. No. 189- - R t . 1. 2 0 1 - —R. F . D. No. 6, W i c h i t a . 233- —Cambridge. • 258-- G a r d e n P l a i n . 2 6 0 - - M e d i c i n e Lodge. 2 7 1 - - 8 6 - A , N. 10th. 2 7 2 - -1107 S t a t e Ave. 2 9 0 -- P a l c o . 3 0 3 - - 6 0 3 B e a c o n St. 3 1 3 --Bendena. 3 2 2 --1720 So. 23rd St. 3 3 3 - - 1 4 0 1 S. W . Blvd. 3 3 9 -- R a n t o u l . 3 4 7 -- D u q u o i n . 3 5 2 -- T r i b u n e . 3 6 1 --Lyons. 3 6 5 - - R . No. 3, L e a v e n w o r t h . 3 6 9 - - 1 5 2 1 Holland Ave. 3 7 5 - - R . 1. 3 8 5 - - 1 7 2 7 Cleveland, K a n s . City. 3 8 9 - —Anthony. • 3 9 2 -—Westmoreland. 4 0 0 - - 5 1 1 No. C e d a r ' S t . 408- —Franklin. 4 1 1 - —Eureka. 413- —Haggard.
• No. ^Postofflce Addresses. 2 — P . O. Box 125. 3—1504 C e n t r a l Ave. 6—1244 T e n n . St. 9—620 K y . St. 10—420 D e l a w a r e . 16—Box 86, K. S. A. C. 17—109 W e s t 6th. . 18—Box 3 24. 3 2 — R t . 24. 4 5—R. F . D. No. 1. 47—R. 4, B r o n s o n . 50—Rt. 6, T o p e k a . 51—1400 T o p e k a Ave. 54-r-Merriam. 60—Box 118. 68—811 K i o w a . 86—502 Sedgwick Bldg. 90—Shawnee State Bank. 96—Bethel. 99—Box 225. 102—802 Lincoln. 1 1 0 - 1 6 0 7 F u l l e r St. 117—1722 C r a w f o r d Ave. 131—Rt. 3. 137—502 E. 1st St. 158—423 So. 5th St. 162—1021 D a k o t a .
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SECRETARIES. No. iPostofflce Addresses. 171—Box 553. 271—219 No. 20th. 272—Court House. 303—Scottish R i t e T e m p l e . 322—1629 So. 29th St. 333—35 No. H e n n i n g . 365—R. No. 3, L e a v e n w o r t h . 369—3021 No. 22nd St. 375—R. 1. 382—Delavan. 385—Rt. No. 2, B e t h e l . 4 00—114 So. L o c u s t St. '
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Hutchinson... . M. K. Brundage . . . Kansas City. .. Alex. A. Sharp Topeka W. E. Hutchison. . . Elrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES.
Name. Acacia Active.; Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Allen Alma Alpha Altamont Alta Vista Altoona Americus Anchor Anthem Anthony ApoUo Arcadia.^ Arcana Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
No. 9 158 63 114 303 30S 335 IGl 282 09 357 118 109 . 224 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 262 164 32 305 234
Locaticn Lawrence Atchison Oswego Florence. Wichita. .Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmore. Altamont. A l t a Vista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. Scott. Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonia. Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell.
Barney 279 Baxter 71 Beattie 259 Belle P l a i n e 173 Belleville 129 Benedict 403 Benevolent 98 Ben H u r 322 Bennington ISO Beulah 291 B l a c k D i a m o n d . . . 274 B l u e Hill 198 Blue Rapids 169 B l u e Valley 112 Boling 365 B o n n e r S p r i n g s . . . 36G Bourbon 268 Brainerd 280 Brookville 209 Buffalo 379 Burlington 66 Burr Oak 178 Burrton 182
Dighton. Baxter Springs. Beattie. Belle P l a i n e . Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas City.' Bennington. B u n k e r Hill. Weir. Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Boling . Bonner Springs. Bronson. White Water. Brookville. Buffalo. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton.
Cable C&ney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Circleville Clay Center
Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marion. Hazel ton. Chase. . C e d a r Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Circleville. Clay Center,
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 119 137 73 20 134
Name. No. Location. Clifton 122 Clifton. Climax 411 Climax. Clinton 233 B u r d e n . Coats 394 C o a t s . Codell 418 Codell. Comanche 295 Coldwater. Constellation 95 Fredonia. Coolidge 31G C o o l i d g e . Corinthian 79 B u r l i n g a m e . Corner Stone 219 L i t t l e R i v e r . Cosmos 278 K i o w a . C o u n c i l G r o v e . . . . 36 C o u n c i l G r o v e . Coyville 57 C o y v i l l e . Crescent 133 A r k a n s a s C i t y . Cuba 362 C u b a . Cyrus 288 H o p e . Delavan Delaware Delphian Delphos Delta Denison De Soto Devon Dexter D i n g o . .' Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight Easton Edna Eldora Ellinwood Ellsworth Emerald Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Equity Erie Euclid Eureka Excelsior Fargo Farmers Fidelity Formosa Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton Galena Galva. . Gardner Garfield Gaylord Geneseo Gilead Girard
375 96 44 202 77 372 40 92 156 226 S3 151 138 204 374 45 345 28 217 140 289 205 387 12 413 131 76 101 88 ,. 115 300 166 106 336 107 392 67 170 337 389 208 104 210 °. . 194 251 65 235 1S3 361 144 93
Delavan. White Church. Garnett. Delphos. Medicine Lodge. Denison. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwight. Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Ellinwood. Ellsworth. Lakin. Eskridge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Fontana.
Erie.
Lyndon. Pleasanton. Uniontown. Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formosa. Independence. Fostoria. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington. Fulton. Galena. Galva. Gardner. Leonardvillc. Gaylord. Geneseo. Yates Center. Girard.
1919-20. Name. Glasco Glen Elder Godfrey Golden Rule Goodland Gove City Grainaeld Grand View Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypsum City Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Haven Havensville HavJland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hiattviile Hiawatha Highland Hiram Hoisington Holton Holyrood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Huron
GRAND No. 292 294 124 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
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Location. Glasco. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove. Grainfield. 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 Ida ; Jamestown Jefferson Jennings Jewell Joppa
254 38 227 84 360 11 223
St.John. Tola. 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. Greensburg. Kirwin.
LaCrosse LaCygne Lafayette LaHarp Lake Landmark Lane Larned Latham Lawrence
330 61 16 325 50 218 339 167 401 6
LaCrosse. I,aCygne. Manhattan. LaHarp. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. , Latham.* Lawrence.
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Name. Leavenworth Lebanon Lebo Lenexa Lenora Leoti Lewis Lincoln Lindsborg. . 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
Location. Leavenworth. Scandia. Lebo. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis. Lincoln. Lindsborg. Linwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mickey Macksville Madison Mankato Maple City Maple Hill. Marmaton Marquette Marys viUe Mayetta McCracken McDonald McKinley McPherson Medicine Valley . . Melody Melvern Memphis Meriden Meridian Milan Milibrook Miltonvale Minneapohs Mistletoe Moline Morland Morrill Morton Mound City Moundridge Mountain Slope... Mount Hope Mount Moriah Mount Vernon.... Mount Zion Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah "... Mystic Tie
48 371. 196 87 342 370 245 353 91 393 58 383 41 172 200 400 22 108 236 126 255 281 242 143 269 267 414 373 258 33 346 186 238 179 145 266 261 399 201 128 116 74
Effingham. Macksville. 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, Moiine. Morland. ' Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Beloit. Nortonville. Mulberry. Mullinville. Mulvane, Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
NaphtaU Narka Natoma 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 Oak Hill
287 : . . 334
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PROCEEDINGS
452 -iVo. 253 207 25 19 350 212 188 323 51 24 14 18 1G5
Location. Oakley. Alton, Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomic. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Oxford.
Pacific 29 Palestine 127 Palmyra 23 Paola • 37 Paradise 290 Parker 341 Parkerville 168 Parsons 117 Patmos 97 Peace 243 Perry 415 P h i l U p s b u r g .• 184 Piper 385 Pittsburg 187 Plains 367 Polar Star 130 Pottawatomie. . . . 52 Powhattan 363 Prairie Queen 176 Preston '. 283 Protection 384 Prudence 100
Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plainville. Parker. Parkerville. Parsons. El Dorado . Louisburg. Perry. Phillipsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. Marys. Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Protection. Colunibus.
Quenemo Quinter
Quenemo. Quinter.
Name. Oakley ^ Occidental Oketo Olathe Olive .Olive Branch Onaga Oneida Orient Osage Valley Oskaloosa Ottawa Oxford
270 410
Randall...304 R a n d a l l . Reno 140 H u t c h i n s o n . Republic 123 R e p u b l i c . Ridgeway 62 O v e r b r o o k . Rising Sun 8 F o r t Scott. Robinson 159 R o b i n s o n . Rob Morris 332 P r e s t o n . R . E . S h e r m a n . . . . 369 K a n s a s C i t y . Rosedale 333 Rosedale. Royal 192 L y o n s . Russell 177 R u s s e l l . Sabetha 162 Saffordville 395 Salem 228 Sahna 60 Saltville 59 Samaria 298 Santa F e . . .; 312 Saqui IGO Scammon 351 Scottsvalle 249 Scranton 407 Sedgwick 139 Seneca 39 Severance 313 Sharon Springs . . . 417 S h a w n e e . . . .54 Signal 141 Siloam 225 Sincerity 214 Smithton 1 Soldier 240
Sabetha. Saffordville. Esbon. Salina. Barnard. Wilson. Sublette. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsville. Scranton. Sedgwick. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs. Shawnee. Osage City. Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier.
OF
February,
THE
Name. Solomon C i t y Spearville Spivey Spring Hill St. Bernard Saint Francis St. J o h n ' s St. T h o m a s Stafford Sterling Stohrville Sumner Summerfield Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tynan T y fo
No. 105 388 347 56 222 404 113 300 252 171 368 203 354 86 85 359 391 309 237 149 17 *. . 30 55 358 ' 82 213 246 386
Location. Solomon. Spearville. Spivey. S p r i n g Hill. Dodge City, Saint Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Sterling. Bluff C i t y . Caldwell Summerfield. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse. McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. Garden City. Tyro.
Union Unity Urbana
7 273 239
Junction 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'. Wa-Keency Wakefield Waldron Wallace Walnut City W a l n u t Valley Wamego Washington Wathena Waverly Webb Wellington Wellsville........ Western Star Westmoreland.... Wetmore AVhite C i t y White Cloud Whiting •. Wichita Wilmore Wilsey Windom Winfield Woodson Wyandotte
402 148 396 377 318 215 191 75 5 64 244 275 150 356 174 257 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 276 110 121 3
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. . . . : Zenda Zeredatha
47 378 SO
Xenia. Zenda. C o t t o n w o o d Falls
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
453
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County.
Location-
Name.
No.
Allen.
Humboldt.. lola LaHarpe. . , Moran Savonburg.
Pacific lola LaHarpe. . Marmaton. Virginia.. .
29 38 325 245 315
Anderson.
Colony Garnett. .. . Greeley. . . . Kincaid.... Westphalia.
Oiive Branch. Delphian Greeley Kincaid Avon
212 44 211 338 305
Atchison.
Atchison. . Atchison. . Effingham. Huron.... Potter.... Muscotah.
Washington. Active Mackey. . .". Huron Kickapoo... Muscotah. . ,
158 48 72 4 116
Barber
Hazelton Kiowa Lake City Medicine Lodge.
Charity Cosmos Medicine Valley. Delta
263 278 260 77
Barton.
Ellinwood. . Great Bend. Hoisington. ,
Ellinwood. . Great Bend. Hoisington.
217 15 331
Bourbon.
Bronson Devon Fort Scott Fulton Garland Hiattville Mapleton Pawnee Station. Uniontown. . . - . Xenia
Bourbon. . . Devon Rising Sun. Fulton Memphis.. . Hiattville... Eldora Godfrey. .. . Excelsior. . . Xenia
268 92 8 210 108 216 28 124 115 47
Brown,
Hamlin. . . . Hiawatha. . Horton Morrill Powhattan. Robinson...
Hamlin. . . . Hiawatha. . Horton Morrill Powhattau. Robinson..,
185 35 326 373 363 159
Butler.
Augusta... Douglass. . El Dorado. Latham. . . Leon Towanda. White Water
Mystic Tie. Douglass. . . Patmos. . . . Latham . .. . Joppa Towanda.. . Brainerd
74 151 97 401 223 30 280
Chase
Cottonwood Falls. Saff ordville"
Zeredatha. . Saff ordville.
80 395
Chautauqua
Cedar Vale. Elgin Sedan
Chautauqua. Olive Vesper
355 350 136
Baxter Springs. Columbus Galena Scammon Weir
Baxter Prudence Galena Scammon Black Diamond.
71 100 194 351 274
Saint Francis.
Saint Francis. . .
404
Cherokee...
Cheyenne. .
PROCEEDINGS
454
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued.
County.
Location.
Nan
No.
Clark.
Ashland
Ashland
Clay..
Clay Center. Clifton Green Oak Hill Wakefield. . .
Clay Center, Clifton Highland.. . . Oak Hill Wakefield. . .
134 122 296 334 ' 396
Cloud.
Clyde...... Concordia. . Glasco Jamestown. Miltonvale.
Prairie Queen. St. John's. . . . Glafico 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 C i t y . . . . Winfield
Crescent. . . Clinton. . . . Dexter Maple City. Winfield
133 233 156 342 110.
Crawford.
Arcadia. . Arma. . . . Cherokee. Girard. . . Hepler. . . McCune.. Mulberry. Pittsburg., Walnut. . .
Arcadia Arma Cherokee Girard Hepler Temple Mulberry Pittsburg Vulcan
Decatur.
Jennings. Oberlin... Norcatur.
Jennings Mountain Slope. Norcatur
360 186 317
Dickinson,
Abilene. . . Herington. Hope Solomon...
Benevolent. . , Kansas.Cyrus Solomon City.
98 307 288 105
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. . . ElkFaUs. Grenola. . Howard.. Longton.. Moline...
Mt. Moriah. Lewis
^Ik
Meridian. Canopy.. Hope.... Longton.. Mohne.. .
277
».
320 408 119 93 398 237 261 187 229
23 83
179 220 126 248 155 26 267
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
455
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.'
No.
Location.
297 195
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays Ellsworth Holyrood.... Wilson
Apollo Hays Ellsworth... Holyrood.. . Samaria. . . .
Finney...
Garden City.
Tyrian
Ford
Bucklin Dodge City.. Spearville. . .
Grand View St. Bernard. Spearville. .
376 222 388
Franklin,
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Wellsviile Williamsburg,
Lane Ottawa Melody.... McKinley. . Wellsviile... 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
MiUbrook. . Morland. . .
281 414
Preston.... Ensign
283 413
Greeley. . .
Horace
Horace
352
Greenwood
Climax Eureka Fail River, . . Madison.... Sever>' Hamilton... .
Climax Fidelity.... Greenwood. Madison. . . Twin Grove Hamilton...
411 106 163 196 213 301
Hamilton,
Coolidge.... Syracuse....
Coolidge. . . Syracuse. . .
Harper.. .
Anthony.... Attica Bluff City . . . Freeport. . . . Harper Waldron....
Anthony. . . Attica Stohrviile... Freeport. . . Harper Waldron. . .
316 309 200 262 368 389 206 377
Harvey.
Burrton Halstead.... Newton Sedgwick....
Burrton.... Halstead. . . Newton.... Sedgwick...
182 46 142 139
Haskell. . .
Sublette
Santa Fe . . .
312
Hodgeman
Jetmore
Alpha
282
Jackson,..
Circleville. . . Denison Holton Hoyt Mayetta. . . . Netawaka. . . Soldier WTiiting
Circleville. . Denison. . . . Holton Hoyt Mayetta. . . Polar S t a r . . Soldier*..... Whiting
20 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
Ellis.
Gray
146 343 298
456
PROCEEDINGS LIST OF LODGES BY County.
OF THE
February,
COVNTIES—Continued.
Location.
No?
Jefferson.
Meriden Nortonville Oskaloosa....... McLouth Valley Falls Winchester Perry
Meriden.... Mt. Zion.. .. Oskaloosa. . . Lyra Valley Falls. Jefferson. . . , Perry
Jewell,
Burr Oak Esbon Formosa Jewell Mankato Randall
Burr Oak. Salem.... Formosa. . Jewell.... Mankato. Randall
•- . .
236 200 14 250 21 84 415 178 228 330 11 87 '304
Johnson.
De Soto Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill
De Soto Edgerton.. . Gardner... . Lenexa Olathe Shawnee. . . Spring Hill.
40 127 05 135 19 54 56
Kearny. .
Lakin
limerald. . .
289
Kingman.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda
Ninnescah. Norwich... Spivey.... Zenda
230 319 347 378
Kiowa
Greensburg Haviland Muilinville
*.. .
Kiowa Haviland.. . Muilinville.
293 409 399
Labette.
Altamont Chetopa Edna Mound Valley. . . Oswego Parsons
Altamont... Chetopa.... Edna Landmark. . Adams Parsons. . . .
69 73 345 218 03 117
Lane Leavenworth.
Dighton
Barney
279
Boling Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoxie......
Boling Easton Hancock Nine Mile .•..., Leavenworth.. King Solomon. Hiram Linwood Henri
365 45 311 49 2 10 68 241 190
Lincoln.
Barnard Lincoln Sylvan Grove. . . .
Saltville Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
154 '359
Linn.
Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotus La C y g n e . . . . Mound City. . Parker Eureka
280 61 33 341
59
Logan.
Oakley
Oakley.
253
Lyon. .
Allen Americas Emporia Hartford
Allen Americus. Emporia. , Hartford.
335 109 12 193
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
457
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Mario
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
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
145 125 294 214 249
Mitchell.
Beloit Cawker City.. Glen Elder. . . Simpson Scottsville. . . .
Montgomery.
Caney Cherryvale. . . Coffeyville... . Elk City Independence. Tyro
Webb Plains Equity Peace Osage Valley.. Paola Mt. Vernon... Cawker City.. Glen Elder. . . Sincerity Scottsville.... Caney Cherryvale. . . Keystone Carson Fortitude Tyro
Morris,
Council Grove Delavan Dwight Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilsey
Council Grove Delavan...... Dwight Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilsey
36 375 374 168 380 382
Nemaha.
CentraUa Corning Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
Home Nemaha Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
89 13 323 162 39 53
Chanute 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.
Neosho.
Erie
131 243 24 37
324 137 102 132 107 386
458
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
L.1ST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
Osage.
Burlingame. Carbondale. Lyndon.... Melvern,.. . Osage City. Overbrook.. Quenemo.. . Scranton. . .
Osborne.
Alton Downs Natoma Osborne
Ottawa .Pawnee
No.
Corinthian.. Carbondale. Euclid Melvern.... Signal Ridgeway. . Quenemo... Scranton. /,
79 70 101 22 141 02 270 407
Occidental. Downs.... Natoma.., Saqui
207 204 390 160
Bennington.. Delphos Minneapolis.
Bennington.. Delphos Minneapolis.
180 202 143
'. .
Lamed.
Larned
167
Phillips
Kirwin Logan Long Island. PhilUpsburg.
Kirwin Logan Long Island. PhilUpsburg.
175 264 231 184
Pottawatomie.
Emmett Fostoria Havensville.. . . Onaga St. Marys 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
Rawlins
Atwood... McDonald.
Atwood..., McDonald.
164 383
Reno..,
Arlington... Haven Hutchinson. Nickerson. . Sylvia Turon
Cable Friendship. Reno Nickerson. , Sylvia , Turon
299 208 140 43 391 358
Republic.
Belleville. Cuba. . . . Munden,. N9,rka. . . Republic. Scandia. .
Belleville. Cuba. . . -. Munden.. Narka. . . Republic. Lebanon.
129 362 128 349 123 221
Rice.
Alden Chase Frederick... Geneseo. . . . Little River. Lyons , Sterhng. . . . ,
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone. Royal Sterling
308. 247 337 361 219 192 171
Riley.
Leonard ville. Manhattan. . Randolph. . . Riley
Garfield... Lafayette. Farmers... Ashlar. . . .
235 16 166 344
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
459
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. Location.
County.
Name.
\No.
Rooks
Plainville. Stockton. Codel!. . .
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 P i k e . . .
258 273 238 364 86 99 303
Seward...
Liberal.
Fargo.
300
Shawnee.
Auburn Dover Rossville Silver Lake Topeka Topeka Topeka ( N o r t h ) . 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. John
Macksville. Stafford Ionic
371 252 254
Stevens.
Hugoton.
Hugoton.
406
Sumner.
Argonia Belle Plaine Caldwell Conway Springs. Milan Mulvane Oxford South Haven. . . WelUngton
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
148
460
PROCEEDINGS
February.
OF THE
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Cow^inMed. •. County.
Location.
Maple Hill
Name.
Maple Hill
No.
IGl 357 205 370 318 417 232 226 170 104 340
Buffalo
Buffalo
118 403 379 57 95 94 81 82 121 144 366 3 271 272 322
iCansas City
369 385
White Church
333 96
Shawnee.
Shawnee,
Pottawatomie, Harper
Big S p r i n g s ,
Blaine Blufl C i t y . .
Blaine, , , Bluff C i t y
Auraria. .
Andalc,, , Chikaskia St, J o h n s . Aubry. . .
Sedgwiclc. Sumner. . Atchison, Johnson.,
Andalc... Argonia. . Atchison. Aubry. . .
Auraria. . . .
Americus,
Name.
Wheaton
Lyon....
County.
Pottawatomie...
McPhcrson
Leavenworth
1870
1868 1858
1860
1866
Disp. Ret'd.
•
1887 1898 1004
18S1 1884
1900
1859
Disp. Hev'k'd.
(returned.
Charter Surrendered.
1891 1887 1859 1860
Oct, 19, 1857
Oct, 15, 1861
18, 16, 18, 16,
337 F e b , 18, 1891 313 F e b , 20,
9
37
253 F e b . 285 F e b , 26 Oct. 30 Oct.
J a n , 3, 1912 Oct, 14, 1861 Oct, 2 1 , 1863
Charter Revoked. Consolidated w i t h M t . H o p e ,No. 238, F e b . 2, 1894.
Lodge
f D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organiza^tion G r a n d L o d g e of Colorado in 1862. Disp, issued as Big Springs Lodge, b u t Oct. 16, 1867 n a m e afterwards c h a n g e d t o S h a w n e e , 'Consolidated w i t h Westmoreland .Lodge N o , 257, M a y 18, 1894, F e b . 18, 1897
*
,/No m e e t i n g s were held, a n d dispensation was r e t u r n e d t o t h e \ G r a n d Master.
fDispensation was r e t u r n e d t o G r a n d M a s t e r , with a s t a t e m e n t
62 Oct, 15, 1867 Oct, 2 1 , 186S
Chartered.
Remarks. [ M a s t e r r e p o r t e d t h a t no m e e t i n g s h a d been held, a n d owing t o
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.)
1868 1857 1878 1884 186S 1885 • 1896 1903
1899
1860
1857
Leavenworth....
Disp. Issued. 18G3
Name.
Coffey
County.
Aincricus.
Location.
Whcaton . . , . • . . . .
Opolis
Burlingtdn
Location.
DEFUNCT LODGES.
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED.
Co
Co
>^
o
o o o
g
S)
O
Star Triune..... H i g h Prairie Ida
Indianola...
Calvary....
Landmark..
Lecompton.
Shawnee. . . .
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Douglas
Indianola
Leavenworth.
Ijcavcnworth,
Lecomptou. .
Golden City
Washington.. Brown Leavenworth. Republic
Golden C i t y .
Hanover. . . . Hiawatha. . . High P r a i r i e . Ida
Alpha
Rising S u n .
Bourbon.
Fort Soott.. .
Fort Gibson.
Frankfort. . Lily
Marshall. Harper...
Elk Creek. .
Frankfort. Freeport. .
Elk City. .
20, 22, 18, 21,
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
15, 22, 18, 18,
1882 1883 1859 1876
O c t . 18, 1858
Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870
501 O c t . 16, 1866
34 Oct. 2 1 , 1862
09 210 25 170
34 Oct. 16, 1860
122 Oct. 10, 1872
46 Oct. 17, 1805
67 Oct. 20, 1808 301 F o b . 15, 1888
M a y 9, 1919 D e c . 17, 1883 D e c . 17, 1892 D e c . 17, 1881
1870 M a r . 22, .1879 1874 1858 1894
20 O c t . 10, 1860
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
Ashlar Composite.. Emporia. . . Enterprise..
Douglas Wyandotte. . Breckenridge. Dickinson. . . ,
Clinton Edwardsviile. Emporia. . . . Enterprise.. .
87 152 12 353
164 Oct. 18, 1876 , 1883 104 F e b . 18, 1880 J a n . 17, 1894 148 Oct. 2 1 , 1874
Cedar Vale. Myrtle Whitewater.
Chautauqua. Chautauqua. Butler
Cedar Vale. . Cedar Vale. . Clifford
Cato
325 F e b . 17, 1898 325 F e b . 19, 1890 Sept. 2 1 , 1896 153 Oct. 22, 1874
Bluff C i t y . .
Bucklin.... Cato
Charter Surrendered.
Ford Crawford....
Chartered.
Harper
No.
Buoklin. , .
Name.
Bluff C i t y .
County.
Remarks.
Oct. 17, 1865
Oct. 17, 1877
[Location changed t o Silver Jjake O c t . 2 1 , 1868. N a m e changed t o G r e a t L i g h t O c t . ' 2 0 , 1869. Consolidated with K i n g Solomon L o d g e N o ; 10, Oct. 18, 1870. D i s p e n s a t i o n issued as L a n d m a r k Locfge, b u t c h a r t e r issued in n a m e of ,St. J o h n ' s Lodge.
R e c o r d s fail to show c o u n t y in which O c t . 2 1 , 1863 lodge w a s located, b u t s u p p o s e d t o b e in J a c k s o n . Oct. 18, 1876 ^Consolidated with Bluff C i t y L o d g e iNo. 313, J u n e 18, 1892. [Consolidated with B o u r b o n Lodge N o . a n d n a m e 'changed t o Rising S u n , Lodge N o . 8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organlza,tion G r a n d L o d g e I n d . T e r . in 1878. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organiza.tion G r a n d L o d g e C o l o r a d o in 1862.
Oct. 15, 1879 Oct. 21, 1863 Feb. 16, 1910
C o n s o l i d a t e d with H a l c y o n L o d g e N o . ,120, O c t . 18, 1870.
C o n s o l i d a t e d with Godfrey L o d g e N o . .124, M a r c h 26, 1894.
F e b . 19, 1903 ' 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 . F e b r u a r y 17, 1898.
Charier Revoked.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
<t>
4 ni
o
b
til ft)
o o
SJ
128 Oct. 11 Oct. CO Oct. 09 Oct. 22 Oct. 52 Oct.
Owen A. B a s s e t t . . .367 F e b . 138 Oct. 303 F e b .
J o h n PI. B r o w n . . .
Franklin. .
Coffey. . .
Miami. . .
Atchison. Linn Jefferson. . Crawford. Franklin. . Morton. .
Saline....
Pratt Osage Nemaha Leavenworth. Miami Miami
Ottawa
Ottumwa
Paola
Pardee Paris Pt'rryville Pittsburg Pomona Kichfield Salina
Salt Lake City. Saratoga Scrantou Seneca ; Springdale Stanton Stanton...;...
Perfect S q u a r e . . . .
M t . Moriah
24 Oct.
Miami. . .
Osawatoniic. . .
70 216 220 39 152 18 108 Feb. Feb Oct. Feb Oct. Oct.
Oct.
216 F e b .
Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct.
30 30 363 92
Douglas. . Douglas. . Osage.... Neosho...
N. Lawrence.. . N. Lawrence.. . Olivet Osage Mission.
3D Oct.
123 Oct. 315 F e b . Fob. 253 Oct! ISO F e b . 192 88 Oct. 4 3 Oct. 5S Oct. 77 Oct.
231 F e b .
Valley
M t . Pleasant Neosho R a p i d s . . . .
Lyons
Liberty
Harvey. . .
Montgomery. Marion Mcpherson. . Miami Rice Labctto Johnson Atchison.... Lyon
Newton
Nevada City...
Liberty LincolnviUe... . Lindsborg Louisburg Lyons Montana Monticello Mt. Pleasant... Neosho Rapids.
/ C o n s o l i d a t e d with K e y s t o n e Lodge N o . 17, 1872 \ 1 0 2 , M a r c h 22, 1918. 20, 1889 J a n . 1, 1896 1 F i r s t disp'n issued A p r . 7, 1864, was re19, 1885 D e c . 5, 1888 \called b y G.-.M.-.;socond Sept. 2 7 , 1 8 6 4 . 16, 1879 D e c . 6, 1894 F e b . 2 1 , 1895 17, 1881 J a n . 13, 1888 19, 1871 16, 1866 O c t . 20, 1875 17, 1867 F e b . 15, 1888 2 1 , 1869 O c t . 18, 1879 [ D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t o r g a n i z a 15 1861 t i o n G r a n d L o d g e of Colorado in 1862. / C o n s o l i d a t e d with N e w t o n Lodge N o . ''O, 1884 1142, J u n e 28, 1901. /Consolidated with Lawrence L o d g e N o . 16 1867 16 1882 M a r . 5, 1887 F e b . 20, 1908 ?0 1902 ?0 1870 J a n . 19, 1897 [ D i s p ' n issued as O s a w a t o m i e Lodge, O c t . 2 1 , 1863 ^but c h a r t e r e d as Osage Valley L o d g e . 1859 18 [Consol. with F r a n k l i n L o d g e N o . 18, 17 1872 1 N o v . 24, 1906, as O t t a w a Lodge N o . 18. ( C h a r t e r was revoked Oct. 2 1 , 1863, b u t IS 1858 O c t . 18, 1871 Irestored O c t . 16, 1866. / C o n s o l i d a t e d with P a o l a L o d g e N o . 37, ''1 1874 l O c t . 18, 1876. [ D i s p e n s a t i o n issued as Lincoln Lodge, ''1 1808 O c t . 17, 1871 \ b u t c h a r t e r e d as C e n t e r Lodge. ?1 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 16 1867 Oct. 17, 1877 / C o n s o l i d a t e d with P i t t s b u r g Lodge N o . 17 1904 \ I 8 7 , J u l y 29, 1911. 16 187? N o v . 16, 1901 15 ISSS F e b . 17, 1892 / C o n s o l i d a t e d with Salina Lodge N o . 60, 22 1804 lApril 29, 1907. [ D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organiza21 1868 \ t i o n G r a n d L o d g e of U t a h in 1872. F e b . 17, 1892 IS F e b . 20, 1908 22 1883 O c t . 20, 1875 IS 15 1882 S e p t . 3, 1887 18 1859 O c t . 2 1 , 1863 19 1S71 S e p t . 15, 1883 05
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Winfield
Walton
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Greenwood Valley Center!... Sedgwick
Trnding Post. . . .
Location,
No.
Chartered.
5, 1895
24, 1902
21, 1874 6, 1887 10, 1905
Charter Surrendered.
Tecumseh 16 Oct. 18, 1S58•Oct. Dick Rces 59 Oct. 17, 1867 Jan. Blooming Grove . . 41 Oct. 21, 1863 Dec. Olive 181 Oct. 16, 1879 243 Feb. 19, 1885 Jan. Ark Virginia City 43 Dec. 20, 1864 323 Feb. 19, 1800 Aug. Walton Winfield 58 Feb. 20, 1889
Name. Remarks.
iConsol.with Adclphi Lodge No. 110, \Feb.l9,1903.as Winfield Lodge No. 110.
j IDropped from roll account organiza\ tion Grand Lodge of Montana in 18G6.
Feb. 18, 18S5
Charter Revoked.
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Cowctoded.
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1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
465
GRAND. LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut
JOHN WHICHEK CHARLES H. JACOBSON GEORGE A. KIES
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford.
Delaware
JOHN F . ROBINSON
( P. O. Box 1227
I District of Columbia. ARVINB W . JOHNSTON
Wilmington. 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. DA VILLA CHARLES B . DAVIS GEORGE COOK FBRDERICK W . HAMILTON
Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B. WiNSOR
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota JOHN FISHEL Mississippi OLIVER L E E MCKAY Missouri ^. JOHN R . PARSON Montana CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR Nebraska FRANCIS E . WHITE Nevada. EDWARD D . VANDBRLIETH New Hampshire HARRY M . CHENEY
St. Paul Vicksburg. St. Louis. Helena. Omaha. Reno. Concord
New Jersey
ISAAC CHERRY
J 143 E. State St.,
New Mexico
ALPHEUS A. KEEN
New York
ROBERT J. KENWORTHY
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
W. W. WILLSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL J. H. BROMWBLL. WM. M . ANDERSON
Oregon Pennsylvania. :
JAMES F . ROBINSON JOHN A. PERRY
Portland. Philadelphia
Rhode Island South CaroHna South Dakota
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS 0 . FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
I
Trenton. Albuquerque.
'.\ Masonic Hall, [ New York City. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City
466
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Tennessee
STITH M . CAIN
Nashville.
Texas Utah
W. B. PEARSON FREEMAN A. MCCARTY
Waco. Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia Washington
HENRY H . ROSS _. CHARLES A. NESBITT HORACE WALTER TYLER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
JOHN M . COLLINS WM. W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Lander.
Alberta British Columbia
S. Y. TAYLOR W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Hamilton.
Chile
MANUEL GUZMAN MATURANAJ Casilla 2867,
( Costa Rica, C. A . . . .JOSE FABIO GARNIER
I Cuba
FELIX V. PRBVAL
England
P. COLVILLB SMITH
Ireland
H. E. FLAVELLE
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
Mexico(York G.-.L.-.)CASSIUS C . SHANKS New Brunswick
Santiago.
\ ^ " P " ^°^ ^^^'^^
San Jose. Havana.
\ Freemason Hall, ^ ( London. j Freeniason Hall, ( Dublin. Winnipeg.
l^'P^' ^°^i^f^' I Mexico City. •
J. TWINING HARTT.
St. John.
New South Wales. . .ARTHUR H . BRAY
Sydney.
New Zeland
MALCOLM NICCOL
Auckland.
Nova Scotia:
JAMES J. JONES
Halifax.
Peru
MANUEL PEREZ ROSAS
Lima
Philippine Islands.. . NEWTON C . COMFORT
j ^'n^i' ^"'^ ^^^' ^^'
Prince Edward Isl.. .E. T .CARBONELL Puerto Rico JOSE G. TORRES, r Quebec
Charlottetown. San Juan.
r. W. WALTER WILLIAMSON . . . . J ^'2'
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Montreal.
Queensland
CHARLES H . HARLEY.-.
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 Victoria
JOHN HAMILTON. ..' CHARLES JAMES BARROW
Hobart. Melbourne.
Western Australia... J. D. STEVENSON
Perth.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE OF
KANSAS.
467
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia...
R.' .W.'.JoHN PHILIP MELVIN. R." W.'.S. J. BLAIR R.' .W.'.JAMESH. BARRETT. . . R.' W.'.LOUISBAUERLEIN. . . .R.' W.".ANDREW M . CREERY.
Tuscaloosa. Calgary. Douglas. Camden. Vancouver. Chile.. R.- W.'.MAXIMIANO FLORES. . I Santiago, Casilla 2895. Canada R.'.W. .W. G. REID Hamilton. Colorado R.\W. .WILLIAM H . SANFORD . Denver. Connecticut R.'.W. .ISAIAH BAKER, JR . . . . Hartford. Costa Rica R.'.W.' .ADOLFO CANAS San Jose. Cuba R.'.W; .FELIX V. PRBVAL . . . . Havana. Delaware M.'.W. '.A. VICTOR HUGHES. . Wilmington. Washington, District of Columbia. R.'.W.'.T. JOHN NEWTON Masonic Temple. England Florida . . . R . .W. '.HARRYB. MINIUM. . . . Jacksonville. . . . R . W '.HENRY BANKS La Grange. Idaho . . . M '.W..'.SHERMAN M . COFFIN. . Boise City. . . . M ' W .'.GEORGE M . MOULTON.. Chicago. Cory don. Indiana . . . R . .W. '.WILLIAM RIDLEY Dublin. Ireland . . . R . ' .W.' .RICHARD WALSH Louisiana .. .R. .W. '.HENRY S . W E S T O N . . . . Shreveport. Maine .. .R. W .ARCHIE L . TALBOT . . . . Lewiston. Winnipeg. Manitoba . . . R . .w.'.JABEZ MILLER Maryland . . . R . .w.'.JACOB ROHRBACK. . . . . Frederick. G. BERGMAN. . Mexico City. Mexico(YorkG.'. L.'.)R. .w.'.GEORGE .WM. H . GALLAGHER. . . Caro. Michigan ...R. .w.'.CALVIN L . BROWN. . . . St. Paul. Minnesota ....... . . . R . .w. Houston. Mississippi . . . R . .w. .ELLIOT PARKER Kansas City. Missouri . . . M '.Wâ&#x20AC;¢.'.WILLIAM F . KUHN Livingston. Montana. . . . R . .w.'.SAMUEL M . N Y E . . . Nebraska . . . R . .w. .HENRY H . HEILER. . . . Hastings. Nevada . . . R . .w.'.CHARLES A. THOMPSON Pioche. New Brunswick. . . . R . .w. .GEORGE R . SANGSTBR. Moncton. New Hampshire. . . . . R . .w.'.MILLARD F . YOUNG. . . Littleton. 49 Prospect St. New Jersey . . . R . .w.'.ARTUR POTTERTON. . \ Jersey City. ( New South Wales . . . R . .w. .ALFRED J . BURBIDGE . . Sydney. Petersburg. New York . . . R . .w. .SIDNEY MORSE New Zealand. . . . . . R . -W.' .FREDERIC C . B . BISHOP Christchurch. Chapel Hill. North Carolina. . . . . R . .W.' .M. C. S. NOBLES. . Churchs Ferry. North Dakota. . . . . R . .W. .HANS A. MOB . . .
468 Nova Scotia. Ohio Oklahoma.. . Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto R i c o . . . . Quebec Queensland Rhode Island. . . Salvador Saskatchewan .. Scotland South Australia. South Carolina.. South Dakota. . Tasmania, Tennessee Texas.... Utah Vermont. Victoria.. Virginia Washington
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Februarj,
.R.'.W.' JOHN G . MITCHELL. . .Halifax. Uhrichsville. R.'.W.' W.'H. STOUTT .M.'.W. .SHERMAN P . LARSH. . .Tecumseh. R.'.W.' WALTER O . HAINES . . . Portland, . System not recognized. R.'.W. .WILLIAM H . TAYLOR. .Manila. .R.'.W. .WILLIAM G . MCDONALD Montague. R.'.W. .FEDERICO VALL-SPINOSA . San Juan. .M.'.W. .EDWARD A. EVANS. ...Quebec. R.'.W. .JAMES C. ROBERTS. . . .Brisbane. Providence. .R.'.W. .JOHN R . D E N N I S .R.'.W. .CARLOS D'AUBUISSON . San Salvador. Prince Albert. R.'.W. .GARNET COOMBS Wellside, Falkirk. R.'.W. .WILLIAM BLACK .R.'.W. .A. E. GIFFOBD Adelaide. .R.'.W. .ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS . Charleston. R.'.W.' .JAMES B . VAUGHN. . . .Castlewood. .R.'.W.' P. T . RUTT .M.'.W. .C. A. GooDLOE Alamo. Jefferson. R.'.W.' .WILLIAM CLARK .M.'.W.' .ARTHUR C . WHERRY. .Salt Lake City. .M.'.W. .HENRY H . ROSS Burlington. JAMES EVANS I 48 Elizabeth St. R.'.W.' ( Melbourne. R.'.W.' .HENRY M . BOYKIN Richmond. R.'.W.' .WALTER J, THOMPSON.Tacoma.
Western Australia.. . R.'.W.'. F R E D S . F I N C H . . . . . j Wesley Manse, ( Collie. West Virginia R.'.W.' .JOHN M . COLLINS Charleston. Wisconsin M.'.W. .DAVID HARLOWE Milwaukee.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
469
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Alabama
W.'.JOHN M . KINKEL
Alberta Arkansas Arizona British Columbia California Canada Chile
W.'.GEORGE D . ADAMS W.'. . W.'.W. AMER BURNETT .W.'.AARON H . CONNBTT M.'.W.'.WM.EASTON HUTCHISON. W.'.HuGH B. DAVIS W.'.GEORGE GETTY
Colorado Connecticut Cuba
W.'.LAUREN D . RIGG M.'.W.'.THOMAS L . BOND W.'.JOHN D . GORBUTT
LODGES
Hutchinson.
Salina. Oberlin. Great Bend. . Garden City. Towanda. Syracuse. Leon. Salina. Holton.
Delaware W.'.ELMER S. NANCE Oswego. District of Columbia.M.'.W.'.EDW. W . WELLINGTON. . .Ellsworth. England R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Florida W.'.ELMER F . STRAIN Topeka. Georgia W.'.HARRY E . BEST Manhattan. Idaho Illinois
Indiana
W . ' . W M . G . KELLBY Horton. W.'.ROBERT TREAT PAYNE. . .Ellis.
W.'.WILLIAM H . TESTER
Coffeyville.
Ireland
M . ' . W . ' . O W E N J. WOOD
Topeka.
Louisiana Maine
W.'.HOMER T . HARDEN M.'.W.'.HuGH P. FARRELLY
Wichita. Chanute.
Manitoba
W . ' . J O H N A. FERRELL.
Sedan.
Maryland W.'.MOSES H . COLE Harper. Mexico (York G.'.L.'.).. . Michigan..: W.'.GEORGE T.MoHRBACHER.Marysville. Minnesota
Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada
W.'.EZRA B . FULLER
Ft. Leavenw'th.
W.'.JOHN C . ELY Newton. .M.'.W.'.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. . .Newton. W.'.EDWIN H . VARNUM Lawrence. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM I. STUART Hiawatha. W.".ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. .Wichita.
New Brunswick
W.'.HARRY E . PEACH
New Hampshire
W.'.A. SIDNEY CHASE
Ellsworth.
New Jersey
W . ' . J O H N M . PLEASANT
El Dorado.
New South Wales, New York New Zealand
North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio
Emporia.
W.'.HERBERT E . JENKINS. .. .Seneca. M.'.W.'.MAURICE L . STONE Wamego. W.'.FRANK E . DAVIS
M.'.W.'.ALEX. A. SHARP W.'.BRUCE GRIFFITH W.'.JOHN MCCULLAGH W.'.JoSEPH D. FELL
Atchison.
Topeka. Wichita. Galena. Concordia.
470
PROCEEDINGS
Oklahoma
OF THE
M.".W.'.CHARLES E . LOBDELL. . . .Great Bend-.
Oregon
W.'.CHARLEY B . ERSKINE
Pennsylvania
System not recognized.
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland
South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
Cimarron.
W.'.FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY. . . .Abilene. W.'.J. HARRY BARLEY Washington. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM L . BURDICK. . . .Lawrence. W.'.CHARLES W . MILLER, SR.Hays. M . ' . W . ' . E L R I C K C . COLE Great Bend. R . ' . W . ' . W M . FRANK MARCH Lawrence. W.'.EDWARD W . WAYNANT. . .Leavenworth. W.'.HARVEY 6 . DAVIS Anthony.
W.'.RICHARD W . EVANS Dodge City. .W.'.ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. .Kansas City. .W.'.CHARLES A. LoucKS Lakin. R . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULBN W . ' . E A R L B . HOPPER
Fredonia. Ness City.
'. . . .M.'.W.'.GILES H . LAMB. . . . . . . . .Yates Center.
Utah W.'.HARVEY C . LIVERMORE. Vermont M . ' . W . ' . H E N R Y F . MASON Victoria W.'.ALFRED A. RODGERS Virginia M.'.W.'.CHARLES J W E B B Washington W.'.STANFORD M . SMART Western Australia. . .M.'.W.'.THOMAS G . F I T C H .
West Virginia
February,
W.'.JoHN W. NEILSON
.Olathe. Garden City. . Topeka. Topeka. Zenda. Wichita.
Concordia.
M.'.W.'.MARION K . BRUNDAGB. . .Russell.
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 1919. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain; (2) JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) OTTO R. SOUDERS, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) CLARENCE R . ATEN, Grand Marshal; (5) WILLIAM A . TnoMPsoN, Grand Sword B ear e r; (6) CLARENCE J. WELLS. Grand S e nior Steward; (7) JACOB LUND, Grand Junior Ste ward ; (8) FRANCIS A. STEVENS, Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. AMER BURNETT, Grand Tyler. (1)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OFâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
M.-. W.-. OWEN JASON WOOD, GRAND MASTER OP MASONS OF KANSAS, FEBRUARY 20, 1919, TO MARCH 18, 1920. BY M.-. W.'. K L R I C K C. C O L E ,
The pleasure of a man's life is not his length of years, nor is his success gauged by wealth or worldly honor. He who has been useful to his fellow man, and has met the storms of life with a smile; patiently carrying-out the duties of each day has attained success in its truest sense. Of such a type of character is our friend and Grand Master, OWEN JASON WOOD.
Whatever the day
has brought to him has been met with manly fortitude, and with an ever present desire to be at his post of duty. In his professional life, he has been painstaking, courteous and honorable; in his home life, true, loving and kindly; and in his Masonic career, ever ready to bear, not only his own burdens, but to assist others. In every line his service has been heart service, and not simply lip service. Those who know him best love him most, and his genial smile has won for him a host of friends. It has fallen to the lot of but few to have received so many honors a t the hands of the Craft as have been so graciously worn by our M.'. W.'. Brother WOOD, and he has filled each successive place with dignity and ability. During the past year, he has carried the burdens of Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Kansas, as well as those of Grand Master, and his work in both places shows the mark of a true Craftsman. Kansas may well be proud to enroll OWEN JASON WOOD in the list of Grand Masters. OWEN JASON WOOD was bom August 10, 1853, a t Crown Point, Indiana. His parents were MARTIN WOOD and SUSAN G. (TAYLOR)
WOOD. His early life was spent upon a farm, and after completing his education in the graded schools of his native town, he entered Indiana State University, and was graduated in June, 1876. For four years after his graduation, he engaged in the practice of law in his native state, and then removed to Minnesota, and engaged in the practice of law at Montevideo. His ability in his chosen profession soon won him recognition, and he was appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of County Attorney of Chippewa County, and thereafter was tvdce elected to the same office. In February, 1886, he resigned his position as County Attorney, and removed with his family to
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Wellington, Kansas, where he continued the practice of law until July, 1890rwhen he removed to Topeka, having been appointed assistant attorney of the A. T. & S. F . Railway Company; later he was advanced to the position of assistant solicitor, which position he still holds. On November 8, 1877, at Red Wing, Minnesota, Brother WOOD was married to Miss A N N I E J. WRIGHT. To them have been born â&#x20AC;¢five children: VIDA, now Mrs. L. R. CARTWRIGHT of Portland India n a ; MABEL, now widow of EVERETT B . AKERS, of Topeka, Kansas; R U T H , who resides with her parents at Topeka; SUSAN LOUISE,
who died in August, 1912; and a son, who died in infancy. His father died in September, 1892, aged 77 years; but his mother, who is 92 years of age, is still living. His zeal for Masonry.is manifest from the following record: MASONIC RECORD. LODGE.
SUNSET LODGE N O . 109, MONTEVIDEO, MINNESOTA:
Initiated, August 9, 1884. Passed, August 23, 1884. .Raised, August 30, 1884. Dimitted, December 11, 1886. WELLINGTON LODGE N O . 150, WELLINGTON, K A N S A S :
Admitted, January 24, 1887. Dimitted, June 8, 1891. Senior Warden, 1888. Worshipful Master, 1889-1890. SiLOAM LODGE N O . 225, TOPEKA, KANSAS:
Admitted, July 16, 1891. Senior Deacon, 1909. Junior Warden, 1910. Senior Warden, 1910 (Special Dispensation). Worshipful Master, 1911. Tyler, 1912. GRAND LODGE :
Grand Senior Deacon, 1915. Grand Junior Warden, 1916. Grand Senior Warden, 1917.' Deputy Grand Master, 1918. Grand Master, 1919.
1919-20.
GRAND
LODGE
CoTnmittee Committee on Jurisprudence: Chairman, 1914.
OF KANSAS.
473
Service. Member, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1913;
CHAPTER. SUMNER CHAPTER NO. 37, WELLINGTON,
KANSAS:
Mark Master, February 13, 1889. P a s t Master, February 13, 1889. Most Excellent Master, February 16, 1889. Royal Arch, March 8, 1889. Dimitted, May 18, 1891. Principal Sojourner, 1890. TOPEKA CHAPTER N O 5, TOPEKA, KANSAS:
Admitted, July 6, 1891 from Sumner Chapter No. 37. Principal Sojourner, 1904. Captain of the Host, 1905. Scribe, 1906. King, 1907. High Priest, 1908. GRAND CHAPTER:
Grand Captain of the Host, 1918. Grand Scribe, 1919. Committee
Service.
Committee on Credentials; Member, 1907. Committee on Jurisprudence; Chairman, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1 9 l l , 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917. Received Order of High Priesthood at Topeka, February 18, 1908. COUNCIL. ZABUD COUNCIL N O 4, TOPEKA, KANSAS:
Select Master, June 23, 1891. Captain of the Guard, 1904. Principal Conductor of Work, 1905. Deputy Master, 1906. Master, 1907. GRAND COUNCIL:
Grand Steward, 1910. Grand Marshal, 1911. Grand Conductor of Council, 1912. Grand Captain of Guard, 1913. Grand Principal Conductor of Work, 1914. Deputy Grand Master, 1915. Grand Master, 1916,
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OF THE
Committee
February,
Service.
Committee on Jurisprudence; Member, 1908, 1909. COMMANDERY. S T . J O H N ' S COMMANDERY NO. 24, WELLINGTON, K A N S A S :
Red Cross, April 23, 1889. Knights Templar, May 7, 1889. Knights of Malta, May 7, 1889.. Dimited, .May 19, 1891. Prelate, 1890. ToPEKA COMMANDERY N O . 5, TOPEKA, K A N S A S :
Admitted, June 7, 1891 from St. John's Commandery No. 24. Standard Bearer, 1898. Junior Warden, 1899. Senior Warden, 1900. Captain General, 1901. Generalissimo, 1902. Commander, 1903. Captain General, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910. GRAND COMMANDERY.
Grand Captain of the Guard, 1911. Grand Warden, 1912. Grand Sword Bearer, 1913. Grand Standard Bearer, 1914. ' • ' G r a n d Senior Warden, 1915. Grand Captain General, 1916. Grand Generalissimo, 1917. Deputy Grand Commander, 1918. Grand Commander, 1919. Committee
Service.
Committee on Jurisprudence; Chairman, 1909; Member, 1910. Red Cross of
Constantine.
A member of St. Augustine Conclave No. 7 of Topekai, Kansas, being a P a s t Sovereign. In the Grand Imperial Council he was regularly advanced through the several Grand Offices and served as grand Sovereign in 1918. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE. Brother WOOD is a member of Topeka Consistory No. 1, and h a s served as presiding officer of the four bodies of the Rite. He received the Honorary 33° December 23, 1907..
3n iWemoriam ^acreti to tlje iWemorp of 0\iv PelobetJ Bcati toitijin tfjisf Jurigbiction
M ilemoriam (George Ci^enpon M / . W.". G R A N D M A S T E R IN 1 8 8 9
BORN MAY 17. 1839
DIED APRIL13. 1919
Bcatfj£f Burins Hear 1919. Smithton No. 1.—Henry A. Hills, Feb. 12 ; Allen J. Thomas, March 30. Leavenworth No. 2.—Richard Springe, June 3 ; Charles T. Keane, July 27 ; Edward Mathlas, Sept. 3 ; James Wallace, Oct. 4 ; William B. Fletcher, Nov. 22 ; Henry W. Mehl, Dec. 20. Wyandotte No. S.—David C. Martin, July 28 ; Raymond A. Hassig, June 12 ; James Snedden, June 14 ; Guy L.. Fugitt, June 19 ; John R. Garrett, Sept. 26 ; Robert Murphy, Nov. 10 ; George McGrew, Dec. 5 ; John Chess, May 21 ; Harold B. Kolthoff, Feb. 21 ; Rolland E. Hammond, Dec. 23 ; Herbert .T. McKinnon, Apr. 18 ; Samuel McVeigh, March 17 ; Enoch ISTeft, Jan. 31 ; Albert G. Wagner. Oct. 15 ; John C. Schmidt, Dec. 26 ; John V. Andrews, May 17 ; Hou.ston E. Smith, Mar. 29 ; .Toseph E. Sawtell, Apr. 3. Kickapoo No. .).—jJohn A. Beard, Mar. 27. Washington No. 5.—Hiram R. Anderson, June 13 ; Jesse J. Jones, Aug. 16 ; James Merritt, .Tune 25 ; Louis H. Munson, Aug. 3 1 ; Charles H. McDufE, Aug. 16; Alexander Simpson, J u n e 3 ; Jacob A. Walker, Apr. 26 ; Edward E. Worstall, Aug. 16. Lawre7ice No. 6.—Thatcher W . Benson, Dec. 30, 1918 ; Valentine S. Rader, Nov. 1, 1918 ; John W. Alder, June 13 ; W^alter C. Winship, Oct. 25. Union No. 7.-—Lawrence L. McCauley, Nov. 15, 1918; Charles H. Baskin, March 1 ; Patrick Dunne, March 18 ; David N. Hicks, July 20 ; John R. Williams, Dec. 16. Rising Sun No. S.—Lewis A. Wade, June 26 ; Clin D. Lewis, July 3 ; Robert J. Whitfield, Aug. 13 ; Richard W. Lease, Nov. 9 ; Isaac V. B. Kennedy, Dec. 13. Acacia No. 9.—Gustav Brune, Feb. 27 ; Albert Henley, Oct. 29 ; J. Hohart Wheeler, Nov. 23. King Solomon No. 10.—Oscar J. Twogood, June 29 ; Joseph H. Callahan, Nov. 18. Einporia No. 11.—Thomas P. Foncannon, Nov. 20 ; Henry S. Haynes, Sept. 18 ; Thomas P. Holmes, Dec. 1 ; David O. Jones, June 16 ; Homer U. Laird, Oct. 6 ; George W. Newman, Feb. 21 ; Alfred H. Taggart, Nov. 6 ; Hiram C. Whitley, Oct. 16. Oskaloosa No. IJ,.—John L. Wilson, Sept. 27 ; Walter P. Clark, Oct. 5. Great Bend No. la.—Robert L. Clarke, Apr. 23 ; Alexander M. Sipes, May 24 ; George H. Hulm, Oct. 1 ; William B. King, Dec. 13. Lafayette No. 16.—Alark A. Hill, Aug. 17 ; August Holm, Apr. 15 ; William E. Whaley, Oct. 9. Topeka No. n.—Abram W^. Smith, Jan. 2 ; John W. Ripley, Apr. 2 ; Samuel A. Johnson, Apr. 25 ; John T. Chaney, Oct. 26 ; George M. Lock, Nov. 11 ; John S. Young, Dec. 18 ; William W. Smith, Dec. 22 ; William B. Cherrie, June 5 ; George F. Penfleld, Sept. 17.
DEATHS—Continued. Ottawa No. 18.—James P. Blunk, Mar. 18; George W. Edmundson, Jan. 3 1 ; George N. Haniner, Jan.''2 ; • Edwar.d W. Hume, June 25 ; Edward S. Juleson, Feb. 22 ;'>Sylvester Redenbaugh, Feb. 24 ; Wade Turpin, Apr. 23 ; Charles J. Vincent, July 26. Olathe No. 19.—George W^. Bower, Sept. 5 ; Emanuel Clark, Sept. 29 ; Charles Delahunt, May 17 ; Cecil Rowland Pay, June 6 ; John W. Harper, Apr. 21 ; Robert E. Stevenson, Apr. 14. CirclcviUe No. 20.—Samuel L. Abel, Feb. 2. Valley Falls No. 21.—Earnst Summerfelt, May 10. Melvern No. 22.—Lyman S. Griggs, July 16. Palmyra No. 2S.—Prank A. Lawton, Jan. 9 ; William T. Jones, Jan. 13 ; Uriah F. Denlinger, Feb. 1 ; Earl L. Uhl, Feb. - 10 ; Joseph A. Robinson, Feb. 27 ; William W. Junkins, June 3. Osage Valley No. Si.—James Orr, Jan. 4 ; William A. Steele, Apr. 27 ; George W. Ronk, June 15 ; Glenn H. Brown, Oct. 31 ; George W. Birchard, Dec. 12. Oketo No. 25.—Charles Steadman, July 21 ; Daniel Locke, July 5. Towanda No. SO:—Loranzo Green, April 18 ; Charles Davis, June 25. t Mound City No. 3S.—Ezekiel F. Campbell, Oct. 20 ; Washington C. Long, Aug. 31. Havensville No. 34.—Alfred Johnson, Sept. 26 ; John M. King, Nov. 24. Hiawatha No. .3.5.—Gregory Amann, Mar. 25 ; Harvey W. Hart, Dec. 23 ; Henry E. Penny, Aug. 30 ; Jacob J. Weltmer, Sept. 18. Paola No. S7.—Charles A. Bosworth, Oct. 24 ; George M. Durkee. May 9 ; Abner Graham, Mar. 13. lola No. ,38.—George S. Hewitt, Feb. 20 ; Cyrus S. Potter, Mar. 5; John M. Davies, Nov. . 2 0 ; Charles E. Birdsell, Sept. 6 ; Prank E. Smith, Feb. 17. Seneca No. 39.—James L. Starcher, Jan. 1 ; William H. Jordan, Jan. 29 ; Henry A. Kruger, Mar. 3 ; Earl W. Taylor. Oct. 11 ; Horace M. Baldwin, May 25 ; Julius A. Engelke, July 1. . De Soto No. 40.—Homer O. Torrey, Feb. 26 ; Clement K. Dow, Sept. 30. Holton No. ),2.—De Vere Ratter, Feb. 11 ; John S. Hixon, Oct. 12. Nickerson No. J,3.—Charles W. Arnold, Oct. 17 ; Andrew W. James, Dec. 2 ; Donald E. Wooddell, .Tan. 18 ; Nate W. West, Jan. 7. Easton No. 1,5.—Charles C. Jones, Apr. 8. Halstead No. J,6.—Curt V. Riesen, Feb. 20. Mackey No. 48.—Elmer T. Meyer, Mar. 9. Nine Mile No. 49.—Hiram G. Parker, Jan. 2 ; George W. Day July 21. Lake No. 50.—Ray Kiene, Mar. 8.
DEATHS-r-Contlnuea. Orient No. 51.—Furman. Baker, Jan. 3 1 ; William C. Carswell, Mar. 7 ; Thomas Powell C. Deacon, Jan. 24 ; Harry W. Doyle, Aug. 1 ; Louis Dutscher, May 28 ; James C. Holland,, May 28 ; Fred Lloyd Jones, Aug. 9 ; James B. Love, May 18 ; R. R. Rollman, May 29 ; Lakin W. Smith, Aug. 8 ; Eliphas C. Thrall, Aug. 23 ; George E. Hopper, Sept. 26 ; Marion C. Wright, Apr. 1 ; Samuel G. Zimmerman, Dec. 21. Wetmore No. 5.5.—Thomas J. Martin, Feb. 11. Troy No. .5.5.—Henry J. Calnon, .July 29 ; Henry F. Kautz, Mar. 6 ; Lloyd B. Saxton, Oct. 12. Spring Hill No. 36.—Eugene P. Davis, Jan. 24. McCracken No. 58.—Jacob A. Yawger, May 9. Salina No. 60.—James D. Carson, Mar. 25 ; Charles Kastner, July 3 ; Frank C. Rulison, July 19 ; Othal Selden Reidel. July 26 ; Charles W. Sweet. Jan. 2 ; Daniel R. WagstafE, Feb. 5 ; William Henry Leaf, Jr., Oct. 30, 1918. La Cygne No. 61.—William H. Judson, Sept. 24 ; Charles H. Miller, Oct. 19. Adams No. 63.—Curtis T. Bridgeman, Sept. 1 ; John H. Daniels, May 24 ; Jonathan R. Elliott, Sept. 5. Wathena No. Si.—^William T. Stewart, Aph 1. Burlington No. 66.—Joseph W. Scott, May 13 ; Ennis Dodd, Nov. 13. Frankfort No. GT.-—^William Campbell, Mar. 4 ; J. S. Dodson, May 26; Howard Reed, Apr. 18; Lycurgis V. 13. Taylor, June 6. Hiram No. 68.—George G. Chase, Sept. 1. Huron No. 12.—Davey Thomas, Jan. 21. Chetopa No. 73.—W^illiam J. Herman, Apr. 18 ; Victor R. Kinberg, Oct. 25 ; John J. Kackley, Nov. 4 ; Philip S. Teter, June 25 ; Marion M. Fowler, May 20. Mystic Tie No. II,.—Peter C. Dillon, . Wdmogo No. 7.5.—^Washington D. Embley, Apr. 11 ; George A. Leland, May 8 ; Allen S. Eaton, Jr., May 15 ; W^illiam S. Cooper, May 22 ; Joseph N. Davis, Oct. 30. Velta No. 77.—^William Lonker, Sept. 2 ; Robert M. Smith, Aug. 14. White Cloud No. 78.—Samuel P. Flinn, Sept. 29 ; Alexis Poulet, Nov. 10 ; Alvarain L. Swaim, May 18 ; William E. Williams, Aug. 25. Corinthian No. 7'J.—Edward D. Palmer, Jan. 24 ; Henry A. Dutton, Feb. 7. Zeredatha No. SO.—Cyrus Laner, July 19. New Albany No. SI.—George M. Bracken, May 12. Tuscan No. 82.—O. S. Woodward, June . Doric No. 83.—Thomas Rayson, Mar. 4. Jefferson No. Si.—Samuel Swoyer, Apr. 14 ; Clarkson Havens, May 26. Sutton No. So.-—Chester Thomas, Apr. 14 ; John Thornton Thomas, July 16 ; Peleg T. Vickery, Sept. 26 ; Gustave A. Yungeberg, Oct. 30.
DEATHS—Continued. Sunflower No. 86.—Levi Horner, Feb. 6 ; George T. Riley, Feb. 23. Eureka No. SS.—Ira Snow, Oct. 20 ; Isaiah Whinery, Nov. 7. Home No. 89.—Samuel C. Smith, Dec. 7. . Golden Rule No. 90.—Charles I. Hutchins, Jan. 2 ; S. R. Workman, July 7 ; George W. Ward, Aug. 15; Henry L. Sherburne, Sept. 10 ; Samuel Dolman, Sept. 20 ; Albert F. Collier, Dec. 27. Marysville No. 91.—Alvine Arand, Aug. 6. Girard No. 93.—William Hooper, May 13 ; Columbus Shafer, Aug. 30 ; Samuel J. Beardsley, Nov. 28. Harmony No. 9Ji.—Frank T. Allen, Jan. 3 ; John E. Keys, Mar. 2 ; Joseph E. McGuire, June 15 ; Adolph Karchner, Jan. 15 ; Oxley Johnson, Oct. 2 ; Charles H. Nichols, Nov. 20. Constellation No. 95.—John H. Simpson, Jan. 17 ; Adolph Otto, Mar. 2 ; Phillip C. Young, Mar. 7 ; Isaac Hudson, July 8 ; Orlando V. Small, Aug. 30. Delaware No. .%'.—Thomas Forester, May 9 ; William H. Clark, Oct. 1 ; Charles Johanson, Nov. 14. Patmos No. 97.—R. Henry Julian, Aug. 20 ; James St. Clair, Dec. 17. Benevolent No. 98.—Nicholas E. Bennett, Feb. 12; William G. Lewis, Feb. 28 ; William E. Fanson, Feb. 24 ; Robert Wallerstedt, Mar. 21 ; Cyrus W. Ball, Dec. 14, 1918 ; Herman R. Renwanz, Mar. 27 ; Claude C. Steelsmith, Oct. 12 ; George C. Kenyon, Apr. 14. Wichita No. 99.—Hiram G. Kline, Jan. 12 ; William Sheridan Holmes, Mar. 24 ; Wilbert H. Jones, Mar. 27 ; Edward W. McMillen, Mar. 26; Eli C. Benton, July 10; Arthur Dean Minnich, June 29 ; Ferdinand W. Castholm, Aug. 3 ; Arthur E. Shoher, Oct. 22 ; Horace W. Loveland, Nov. 11 ; Orange D. Draper, Nov. 21 ; James A. Kennedy, Oct. 26, 1918; William H. Noble, Aug. 7. Prudence No. 100.—Franklin Elliott, Apr. 1 ; William M. Benham, July 15 ; George A. Hendrickson, Nov. 14. Keystone No. 102.—Asa W. Chambers, Jan. 9 ; Charles M. Heatherington, Jan. 12 ; Phil H. Heck, May 26. Cedar No. lOS.—^William A. Strope, Feb. 1 ; Charles A. Simms, June 22 ; William Beamer, Oct. 30. Frontier No. lOJi.—John A. Ayers, Jr., . Fidelity No. 106.—Levi Knox, Jan. ; Ole S. Branson, Apr. 6. Fortitude No. 107.—Ivan H. Wilson, Apr. 5 ; Norman McAskill, Aug. 28 ; Addison L. McCall, Sept. 28 ; Walter I. Dallas, May 6 ; Peter G. McKinley, Dec. 1 ; James Chamberlain, Dec. 10 ; Orville G. Caton, Dec. 29. Americus No. 109.—John C. Burkett, Oct. 29. Winfield. No. 110.—Jesse B. Heatt, Jan. 19 ; Charles H. Zartman, Mar. 1 ; Isaac T. Hamilton, Apr. 5 ; Zack B. Myer, June 5. Hesperian No. 111.—John G. Maver, Nov. 24 ; Winfleld S. Rhodes, Mar. 23 ; James R. Richardson, Jan. 17. Blue Valley No. 112.—Samuel M. Rucker, Dec. 15.
DEATHS—Continued. St. John's No. lis.—Philo W. Hull, May 25 ; Joseph Burns, July 29 ; Albert L. Lewis, May 23 ; Thomas Cole, Oct. 6. Advance No. 114.—Is'icholas E. Sidener, July 2 1 ; Joseph L. Crawford, Sept. 27. Muacotah No. lie.—Clyde Peter Burbank, Jan.' 24 ; Joe Raymond Speer, Nov, 2, 1918 ; Atonzo D. Wilcox, Sept. 23. Parsons No. W.—Sidney K. Wolf, Jan. 5 ; Ira P. Adams, Apr, 3 ; John N. Thompson, May 8 i'John F . Russell, June 4 H. Verner Smith, June 12 ; Byron E. Burnette, June 16 Eugene B. Stevens, Oct. 14 ; Albert V. Mendall, Oct. 24 . Anton C. Workman, Nov. 21. Altoona No. US.—James M. Goff, Mar. 10 ; John C. Thorn, A p r . 27.
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Cherokee No. 119.—John S. Hite, Dec. 14. Halcyon No. 120.—Samuel D. MofEett, Feb. 7 ; W^ilson B. Miller, Mar. 30 ; Amos G. Tucker, June 18. Woodson No. 121.—Thomas H. Eades, May 23. Clifton No. 122.—Elfworth Creek, June 27 ; James J. Law, Dec. 7. Caioker City No. 125.—Rufus J. Bohrer, June 2 ; Alonzo H. . Wells, Sept. 16. Belleville No. 129.—Fred H. Stoddard, July 13 ; Samuel F a r mer, Mar. 12; Worthy P. Weeks, Apr. 30. Polar Star No. 130.—Frederick Bubner, Aug. 19. Crescent No. 1S3.—Thomas Mantor, Jan. 30 ; Charles A. Howard, Feb. 23 ; Charles M. Swarts, Mar. 4 ; Clinton R. Miller, Apr. 16; Edward M. Cole, Nov. 1 4 ; . Harry E. Downing, Dec. 17 ; Joseph Disser, May 6. Clay Center No. HU,.—Daniel P. Cook, Oct. 2 ; George T. Holmes, Oct. 10. Vesper No. im.—Hugh R. Taylor, Aug. 17. Cherryvale No. 137.—Charles C. Emery, June 17 ; Christopher C. Kincaid, Nov. 15 ; Jesse H. Hendricks, Oct. 11 ; George B. Lewis, Sept. 24 ; Charles A. Black, Oct. 16, 1918. Dover No. 13S.—Russell Kenny, Feb. 4. Sedgwick No. 139.—James T. Kyle, July 16 ; Francis M. Stamback, Nov. 8. Reno No. 140.—Joseph N. Bailey, Jan. 7 ; William H. Brooker, Sept. 3 ; Martin L. Grimes, July 29 ; William M. Ingham, Jan. 16 ; Albert C. Potter, Oct. 31 ; J. Dwight Rishel, Feb. 18 ; John W. Roberts, Feb. 14 ; Alexander M. Switzer, Mar. 19; Luther A. Beebe, Dec. 2 1 ; James A. Freese, Dec. 25. Signal No. Hi.—Andy C. Rosser, Feb. 23 ; William S. Martin, Mar. 3 ; Chris Bieri, Apr. 8 ; Edward B. EUidge, Nov. 22. Newton No. llfi.—Frank Beers, Mar. 21 ; John L. Buck, Oct. 14 ; Robert J. Elwood, July 16 ; Robert Embach, May 12 ; P. A. Harrison, May 2 ; Paul Kliewer, Mar. 8; Thomas R. Oldham, Aug. 18 ; Dave R. Swan, Feb. 18. Ellsworth No. l.',6.—James E. Chew, ,Tan. 17 ; Joseph H. Hloucal, Nov. 6, 1918 ; Clarence J. Howard, Dec. 27.
HEATHS—Contimiert. Center No. .ip.—Edward Ekeler, Mar. 1 ; Peter P. Janke. Apr. 17 ; John W. Moore, Feb. 8 ; Thomas B. Matlock, Oct. 20 ; Albert H. Wheeler, Nov. 4. Wa-Keeney No. 1J,8.—Day Dalton Moore, Sept. 29, 1918. Thayer No. 11,'.!.—Herbert Savage, Aug. 24. Wellington No. ISO.—Louis E. Barbour, Sept. 11 ; Abram Branaman, Apr. 4 ; James D. Brant, Nov. 23 ; Shelton T. Dunham, Jan. 17 : Thomas A. Hubbard, Nov. 8 ; Theodore S. Wingett, Aug. 24. Douglass No. 151.—George D. Elder, Jan. 19. Lebo No. 13S.—John M. Dyer, Jan. 20 ; David C. Jones, May 13. Luray No. 153.—^T\''illiam M. Archer, Oct. 22. Lineoln No. 15Ji.—Andrew M. Bowlby, .Tan. 29 ; Emory Herren, July 2 ; William D. Morgan, May 7 ; Dexter L. Ruggles, Dec. 9 ; David P. Shaffstall, Mar. 30. Hope No. 155.—John W. Bacus, June 7 ; Charles A. Beurgon, .Tuly 30 ; .Joseph B. Dobyns, Nov. 2. Haven No. 151.—John W. Newcomb, Dec. 8. Active No. 158.—David S. Beatty, June 25 ; Prank F. Kerns, Mar. 10; George, StefEenson, .July . Saqui No. IRO.—Frank Stafford, Mar. 30. Alma No. ICl.—Prank W. Oehmann, Apr. 5. Habetlia No. irs.—William B. Lawrence, Sept. 15. Atwooa No. If,!,.—Jonah E. Nickels, Nov. 28 ; .John C. Thomas, Nov. 29. Oxford No. 165.—Dawson W. Cooley, Apr. 16 ; Samuel H a r t sell, Dec. 5. Lamed No. 167.—Llewellyn D. Burgess, Apr. 15 ; John E. Hireen, June 28 ; Charles St. Clair, Jan. 15 ; P r a n k D. Taylor, Apr. 12. Parkerville No. 168.—James Eckles, Feb. 14 ; James H. Burton, May 24. Sterlinp No. 111.—Marlon J. Barr, Apr. 29 ; Adolph M. Ganer. Feb. 27 ; Simon W. Koons, July 29 ; William J. Squire, Mar. 30. McPherson No. 772.—.Alexander C. Spilnian, Jan. 1 ; Peter L. Hyde, Feb. 7 ; Abraham J. Brown, July 6. lielle Plaine No. IVi.—Frank Wells, Mar. 5. Western Star No. IIJ,.—Isaac M. Mahin, Jan. 20 ; George E. Cameron, Jan. 16 ; William S. Swift, May 13 ; .Jonathan Moore, June 18; James H. Helfenstine, Aug. 30. Prairie Queen No. 176.—George W. Bartlett, Jan. 12 ; George W. Knapp, Feb. 9 ; Obediah B. Lewis, Nov. 13. RxLssell No. 777.—Otis T-.. Atherton, Jan. 7 : Arthur S. Tisdale Feb. 7 ; William F. Smith, July 8 ; John A. Householder. Aug. 28. Hit. Moriah No. 77.9.—Fred W. Charlet, Jan. 12 ; .John W. Hanson, May 24. Burrton No. 1S2.—John W. Shive, Aiig. 22.
DEATHS—Con tin iieil. PhilHpsburg No. ISi.—Ves O. Cummings, Jan. 7 : Harry F. Siins. Feb. 5. ^lo^mta^n Slope ISC.—^Roscoe D. Strain, May 14 ; Sidney J. Morrisli, May 25. Pitlsbiira No. /87.-^William W. Henry, Apr. 5 ; Edward L. Lucking, Aug. 9 ; Leonard Balder, Sept. 7 ; Ttiomas Kerr, Oct. 29 ; Ebenezer F. Porter, Nov. 23 ; James P. Larkin, Dec. 2; William P. Day, Dec. 12. Newahcuba No. 789.—William B. Callender, Feb. 5 ; Frank A. Chipman, May 10 ; Lloydus Hulse, July 2. Walnut Valley No. HI].—James A. Cason, Aug. 20 ; John P. Moore, .Ian. 20. lioyal No. JHZ.—William T.. Nicholas, Jan. 21. Hartford No. laa.—Chester C. Williamson, Mar. 22'. Galena No. 19i.—Cicero E. Leonard, Mar. 22 ; Sumner Washburn, Aug. 17. • . Hays No. .195.—Casper J. Middlekauft, Oct. 5, 1918. Madison No. 196.—George A. Barnard, Feb. 16 ; Thaddeus A. Shepherd, .Tune 6. ' Canton No. liYI.—Otto O. Dappen, Mar. 17 ; Isaac K. Pretz, Dec. 21. lilue Hill No. 198.—^Winfred N. Graraon, June 10. Norton No. 199.—Edwin M. Turner, May 17 ; Jerome B. Latere, Jan. 19. Anthony No'. 20n.—Franklin L. Murpliy, Feb. 23 ; James A. Mc'Phee, July 24 ;• Henry P. Mock, Oct. 8. Mulvane No. 201.—John E. Exon, Nov. 2. Sumner No. 20H.—^Henry F. Worley, Mar.' 3 ; John O. Feebler, Aug. 18 ; Roy C. Harris, Aug. 26. Downs No. 2nii.—Myron Meibergen, Mar. 18 ; John B. Kroetch, Dec. 30. Eininencc No. 205.—Harry Davis Mader, Mar. 28 ; Willard H. Melrose, Apr. 8. Harper No. WC.—Frank A. Keiter, ,Ian. 5 ; Emmett Tongate, Feb. 2 7 ; Mack T. Morris, Apr. 27. Oeviflental No. 2117.—John O. Hockett, .luly 9 ; Francis N. Hancock, Nov.. 1 ; F. W. Gaunt, Dec. 30. Brookville No. 209.—.lames L. Wallace, June 20. Twin'-Grove No. 2M.—Isaac Abbott, Mar. 6. Sineerit-jf No. 2}Ji.—Edward L. Drummond, Jan. 14 ; George Gilliland, Sept. 20 : John F. Ullman, Oct. 7. Walnut City No. 21a.—Frank B. Smith, Mar. 26. ElUnwood No. 3J7.—Henry Gerlot, Apr. 29. Lewis No. 220.—Herbert B. Baum, Aug. 20 ; Francis T. Roberts, Mar. 14. St. Bernard No. 222.—William Day, Aug. 31 ; Francis E. Drake, Dec. 21. Joppa No. 22.?.—Henry M. Cotton, Oct. 10.
niSATHS—Continued. Siloani No. 225.—John Dwight Freeman, Jan. 27 ; Oscar Gohlke, Feb. 23 ; J. Frederick. Scott, Jan. 18 ; Bmmett Turner, Sept. 13 ; John W. White, Aug. 24 ; Charles W. Whitmore, May 26. Jamestown No. 227.—Nile E. .Hight, Mar. 18. Clinton No. g.33.—Samuel TuU, Mar. 14 ; jMathaniel Brooks, . • Dec.
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Axtell No. 234.—John F. Sharpe, Feb. 12 ; Andrew P.' Erick; son, Apr. 13. Garfield No. 2.35.—Lewis Anthony Sikes, Dec. 1. Temple No. 237.—Merlda Castleberry, May 13 ; Benjamin F. Warner, Nov. 16. Arount Hope No. 238.—Frederick T. Carlisle, Feb. 27. Linwood No. 2il.—Lewis H. Howard, Mar. 4 ; D. A. Jones, Aug. 2. Mlltonv'ale No. 2i2.—Ambrose Fry, Mar. . Peace No. 243.—George McQueen, Apr. 19. Waverly No. 2.M-^Charles Henry McDuffle, Aug. 5 ; Ralph B. Fish, Oct. 15. Marmaton No. 2^5.—Fountain E. McCormack, Oct. Ifi. Tyrian No. 2^6.—Thomas C. Laughlin, June 13. Chase No. 247.—^William M. Kenton, Feb. 25. Canopy No. 248.—^Wellington B. Denton, .Tan. 9. Scottsville No. 349.—Harry H. Hubbard, Dec. 26. Stafford No. 252.—Robert B. Crawford, June 18. Oakley No. 253.—Joseph W. Clark, June 6. Lyra No. 2.56.—Albert C. Defrees, Sept. 13. Westmoreland No. 257.—George W. Duncan, July 28 ; Robert Bruce Noble, Oct. 3. Morton No. 258.—W^illiam F. Ritchey, Apr. 3. Medicine Valley No. 2m.—Ivan L. W^ells, Jan. 6; Elisha W. Stout, May 23. Logan No. 2f>;(.—Joseph C. Craven, .Tune 7. Mount '/Aon No. 2fifi.—James L. Elmore, Jan. 3 ; Herbert Butler, Mar. 1. Moline No. 267.—Jonathan R. Beach, Apr. 10. Bourhon No. 2BS.—Michael Bowers, Aug. 27 ; Frederic Bayless, Sept. 18 ; Bailey Palmer, July 6. Mistletoe- No 2e9.—John N. Hunt, Oct. 30 ; Bert Strong, Feb. 18. Armourdale No. 271.—Ernest Jacob Borden, Apr. 3 ; Forest E. Goll, Feb. 5 ; James D. Halferty, Nov. 26 ; Niles H. Siegmund, Apr. 8-; William Wildman, Feb. 22. Kaw No. 272.—Richard Beggs, Nov. 29 ; Albert S. Blackwell. June 18 ; Theodore T. Hoftman, Aug. 23 ; Cornelius P. Jehu, Mar. 19 ; George B. Mitchell, .July 6 ; Alexander Addison, Dec. 21. Unity No. 273.—Jordan Broomfleld, Aug. 10. Black Diamond No. 27.}.—.Tames G. Dunn, May 11 ; Frank B. Jackman, Sept. 6.
Dia.ATHS—Cnntlniied. M'eT>b No. 275.—William G. Neale, Oct. 21. Cosmos No. ?.7S.—Harvey D. Records, Jan. 11 ; Adolph Meixner. Mar. 28 ; Keith S. Simpson, Mar. 23. Brainerd No. 2S0.—Moses N. Joseph, July 12. Millbrook No. 2Si.—Cryill Fountain, Oct. 21. Alpha No. 282.—John Beaver, Jan. 24 ; H a r r y N. Zehner, May 30 ; Thomas C. Bowie, Dec. 28. . Preston No. .2S3.—John Harper, Sept. 27. Lotus No. 280.—Charles S. Bray, Mar. 24. Oak No. 2S7.—Arthur E. Buchanan, May 24 ; Andrew G. T-,yon, July 19 ; Frank J. Shafer, Oct. 1. Cyrus No. 288.—Samuel Jacob Banker, Mar. 26 ; Herbert T. . Hernenway, .July 7. Emerald No. 2S9.—John M. Whinery, Nov. 1. Paradise No. 2:i0.—George O. Klepper, Nov. 20. lieulah No. 291.—Albert G. T. Cooper, Dec. 15. Comanche No. 293.—Virgil N. Piatt, Nov. 22. Apollo No. 297.—Aaron A. Platner, Nov. 5, 1018; Harry E. Richards, Sept. 27. ^ Samaria No. 29S.—Samuel Anspaugh, Apr. 8 ; .Joseph F. Tobias, May 11 ; Peter Conrad, Feb. 22 ; John Whitmer, June 8 ; Frederick Deissroth, Nov. 20. Cable No 299.—Robert Baggs, Apr. 24; Henry Cole, JvTov. 2; William R. Tissue, Apr. 17. Hamilton No. 301.—^William P. Herrman, Feb. 11. Gove City No. 302.^Ohver B. Jones, Dec. 8. Albert Pike No. 303.—Stephen B. Benson, Apr. 21 ; James B. Blazer, May 12 ; Charles P. Gill, June 3 ; Thomas G. Holmes, Feb. 26 ; Harry F. Hunt, Feb. 6 ; Oscar D. Kirk, June 30 ; Henry Lassen, Jan. 3 ; Fred B. Lyon, July 20; H u r s t S. Murrell, Mar. 15 ; Jefferson D. Ritchey, June 24 ; James C. Severns, Aug. 20; Charles E. Sharp, Dec. 29; Oscar Z. Smith, Nov. 19 ; Fred H. Stuckey, May 15 ; James W. Tear, Mar. 6 ; George L. Young, Jan. 6. St. Thomas No. 306.—.Tames E. Barry, June 28. Kansas No. S07.—George L. Hart, Jan. 24. Alden No. SOS.—Edwin B. .Teter, Sept. 6 ; Jerry Neese, Nov. 24. Syracuse No. 31)9.—Robert Sawyer, Mar. 28. Hancock No. 311.—John S. Grisard, July 2 ; Walter S. Keller, Sept. 17,.1918; Paul T. Snyder, Nov. 30, 1918; Reginald E. Taylor, Ma.r. 19 ; George S. "I'oung, Jan. 6. Santa Pe No. 312.—Martin M. Williamson, Feb. 28. Hebron No. SH.—J. Harris Brown, Feb. 1. Virginia No. Sl.'j.—Nels Nelson, Sept. 4. Norcatur No. 317.—Clyde E. Flanders, Dec. 11. Wallace No. SIS.—Garfield Marshall, July 25. Vermillion No. S20.—Frederick Spregue, June 25 ; John B. Nauman, June 24.
n BATHS—Cnntiniied. Goodland No Stl.—Harvey H. Haynes, Feb, Bmmett Lister, Apr. 26. 9 Ben Hur No. .fZZ.—Samuel W. Hughes, Feb. ; Henry A. Nave, Apr. 30 ; Godfred Braun, .July 13. Caney No. 3ZJ,.—David L. Moore, Oct. 17 ; Ernest B. Brown, Oct. 29. La Harp No. 3.?5.—John W. Edwards, Feb. . Horton No. S2G.—.John H. Grayson, Nov. 30. Hoi/t No. STI.—.Tacob Howald, May 24. Gypsum City No. 328.—Benjamin P. Beck, Aug. J. ° Arcadia No. 3S!).—Tsaac Ijightle, Oct. 16. La Crosse No. !s:w.—Robert C. Barry, Dec. 26 ; Henry Dreany, Nov. 29 ; Thomas Kennedy, Aug. 4. Holsington No. SHI.—Nelson E. Tisdale, Aug. 1. Rosedale No. SS!I.—Morris L. .Tones, Feb. 20 ; Grant W. G. Mathias, Sept. 4. Oak Hill No. .1.!,}.—.Tames Frederick Wymore, .Tan. 23 ; Calvin .T. Baum, Apr. 15. Formoso No. s:i(!.—William Spotts, Mar. 29. Khicaid No. .'H8.—^William H. Steele, Mar. 27. Lane No. ,M.'».—.John B. Dial, Apr. 29. PurParker No. 3J,1.—Thomas D. Cottle, Dec. 15 ; Robert 1. cell, .luly 21 ; William H. Rockvvood, Dec. 2. Maple City No. .W/2.—Emery Blendon, Sept. 3 ; .Tames Splvey No. .'{.}7.—Vernie L. Vanlandingham, June 30 ; John B. McA lister, Wells; Mar.Nov. 17. 12. Howie No. :iJi8.—Charles R. Pearson, Sept. 27. Scanimon No. 351.—.Tames R. Hisle, Dee. 13. Smninerfield No. SOJ/.—Louis H. Bolting, Jan. 20. Chautauqua No. 355.—William McCarty, June 15. Wellsville No. 35(1—Elias Bolen, Apr. 7 ; Izates Watkins, .Tan. 6. Powliattan No 3I>3 —Jesse Fletcher,Blar. 8 ; John Houghton, Mar. 2. Valley Center No. 36],.—John J. Beard, . Bolinrj No. 3G5.—John F. Mitchell, Sept. 15. Bonner Springs No. .•?(!<!.—Victor S. Holmquist, Jan. 21 ; Oscar E. Thomas, Dec. 26. Rooer E. Sherman No. .'ifi.9.—George M. Atwood, Mar. 1 : Boyd Leeland Kline, Feb. 7 ; "William M. Roberts, Aug. 3 ; James B. Grame, Oct. 1. Macksville No. :ni.—Charles H. Hatch, Nov. 15. Denison No 372.—George T. Beard, Apr. 6 ; Alfred M. Taylor, Sept. 10. Dwloht No. S7J,.—^Walter Olson, Mar. 14 ; Albert A. Nordeen, Nov. 9. Waiaron No. 377.—Cyrus L. Goss, Jan. 15. Buffalo No. 379.—Joseph Wick, June 27.
nBATHS—Continued. White City No. 380.—William R. Bigham, Apr. 5. Wilsey No. 3S2.—William H. Vining, July 9. Piper No. 385.—Albert C. Bellis, Jan. 14 ; Charles Hammond, June 22. ' Spearvillo No. 388.-—William H. Imel, Dec. 14; H a r r y C. Nichols, Jan. 24. Sylvia-No. .?W.—Wilbur F . Garten, Feb. 21 ; Leo N. Hinshaw, Mar. 1. Fostoria^No. .9.92.—Harry J. Miller, Apr. . Mayetta'No. 393.—Clarence O. Grubbs, Oct. 15, 1918; Sigmund Heyman, Jan. 3. Coots No. 39i.—Lundy Hawkins, Aug. 22. Saffordville No. 39o.—Henry S. Im Masche, Aug. 9. Lindsborg No. ,W.—Jesse G. Brummitt, Oct. 10. Mullinville.No. 399.—Stanton R. Bryan, June 16. Melody No. iOO.-^Oon E. Pickrell. Jan. 30. Wakarusa' No. Ifii.—Valentine Schneider, Mar. 12 ; Ray W. Westfall, July 12. Saint Francis No. J,Oi.—Vernon Raymond, Dec. 27. Kensington No: iOS-—Otho H. Hunger, Sept. 27. Arma No. JfiS.—Charles M. Smilie, Mar. 1. King David No. US.—William E. Barker, Mar. 13 ; J. Fletcher -Markle, Sept. 2 ; John M. Massey, Nov. 26. Sharon Springs No. 1,11.—Ernest'H. Robinson, June 17.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THE
M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M. of KANSAS.
TOPEKA, KANSAS, March 16, 1920. The Sixteenth 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 Masonic Temple in Topeka at 6:30 P. M., with the following members present:. M-'. W-'- PERRY M . HOISINGTON M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. PITCH M-'. W.'. EDWARD W. WELLINGTON M.'.W.'. HENRY F . MASON M.'. W.". ALEX. A. SHARP M.'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON M.'. W.". ELRICK C. COLE .â&#x20AC;¢ M.'. W.". WILLIAM L . BURDICK M.'. W . ' . GILES H . LAMB M.'- W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL M.'. W.". WILLIAM L STUART M . ' . W . ' . OWEN J. WOOD
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M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP presided as Venerable President, and opened a Table Lodge and in the absence of M.". W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE, M . ' . W . ' . ELRICK C. COLE was
selected as Secretary pro tem. M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD was unanimously elected to membership, and the attributes of the Association conferred upon him by the Venerable President. A splendid dinner had been provided, and after doing full justice to the same, various subjects were discussed by the members. As provided by the Constitution, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON was chosen as Venerable President
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q)EDICATED TO T H E
6357 MASONS OF KANSAS whose names are recorded on the Honor Roll of their Country as having entered the World W a r of 1914-1918 in defense of personal liberty and civilization as against autocracy and barbarism.
ORIGINAL DESIGN BY FREDERIC H. WILSON.
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APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE By ALBERT K . W I L S O N , Committee.
To the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge of Kansas: The following report, being a review of the Proceednigs indicated below, is herewith presented and to be made a part of the printed Proceedings of this Annual Communication. In preparing this report little has been said in regard to those who have passed away during- the year and were prominent in the Craft in their respective jurisdictions for the reason that this subject is fully covered by our standing Committee on Necrology and special pages are dedicated to the memory of these Brethren. Several Proceedings were received just as the report was being closed and this accounts for the review being somewhat brief as most jurisdictions in question were deserving of more consideration and this explanation is offered so that they may understand the situation. ALBERT K . W I L S O N , Committee.
The Proceedings received and reviewed are as follows: Alabama 1918 Alberta 1919 Arizona 1919 Arkansas 1918 British Columbia 1919 California 1918 Canada 1919 Connecticut 1919 Cuba 1919 Delaware 1917, 1918 District of Columbia 1918 England 1919 Florida 1919 Georgia 1918 Idaho 1919 Illinois 1919 Indiana 1919 Iowa 1919
Ireland 1918 Kentucky 1918 Louisiana 1919 Maine 1919 Manitoba 1919 Maryland 1918 Massachusetts 1918 JVEexico (York Grand Lodge) ....: 1919 Michigan 1919 Minnesota 1919 Mississippi 1919 Montana 1917, 1918 Nebraska 1919 Nevada 1918, 1919 New Hampshire 1919 New Jersey 1919 New Mexico 1918
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New South Wales 1918 New York 1919 New Zealand .....1918 North Carolina 1919 North Dakota 1918, 1919 Nova Scotia 1919 Ohio ....; 1918 Oklahoma 1919 Oregon :.1919 •Pennsylvania 1918 Philippine Islands 1919 Prince Edward Island : 1918, 1919 Quebec 1919 Queensland 1918, 1919
Rhode Island Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah ,.. Vermont Victoria '. Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin .• Wyoming
February 1918 1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1919. 1918 1919 1919 1918 .1919 1918 1919 1918
ALABAMA—1918. Lodges, 550; members, 32,538; net gain, 2,857. Montgomery, December 4, 1918.
ROBERT S. TEAGUE, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master is devoted principally to a recital of matters of local interest, and reflects a healthy condition of the Order in that Grand Jurisdiction, as will be observed in the net gain of .nearly 3000 reported for the past year. From the viewpoint of the practice followed in Kansas, it is interesting to note the subordinate lodges of Alabama cannot dispose of their own property without the approval of the Grand Master, as his address contains a list of dispensations issued authorizing lodges to sell or mortgage property oiuned by them. Dispensions were also issued to ballot out of time and confer degrees owing to war conditions, the Grand Master stating: "I have tried to be as liberal as possible in these matters, considering the circumstances under which they were requested, and have issued a large number of such dispensations." Under the subject of "Maimed Candidates" we note with some surprise the following: I have received a number of requests from Lodges for dispensations permitting them to receive the petitions of candidates who have been maimed. When the evidence submitted showed t h a t the candidate was possessed of the necessary mental and moral qualifications and was not likely to become a burden upon the Lodge, I have granted the dispensation requested.
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It occurrs to us the only physical qualification required, "not likely to become a burden upon the Lodge" is rather a liberal in-' terpretation of the question of "physical qualifications" as recog. nized heretofore, and is likely to cause considerable trouble as to just where the line shall be drawn. W-". Brother OLIVER DAY STREET, Chairman of the Correspond-
ence Committee submitted a special report of twenty-six pages re-' garding recognition of foreign Grand Lodges, each of the Grand Lodges being treated separately, and extended arguments were presented to support his recommendations, which were all adopted. The result is, recognition is extended the following Grand Lodges: Grand Lodge of Chili, Grand Lodge of France, Grand Orient of France, Grand Lodge of Porto Kico and Grand Lodge of "Alpina" of Switzerland. Recognition of the Grand Lodge of Italy was deferred until the next Annual Communication, as well as that of the Supreme Council of Serbia. The sum of $50 was appropriated for the International Bureau for Masonic Affairs, and an additional annual appropriation of $25 was provided for. "Mutual visitation and Masonic intercourse" between lodges and Masons of Alabama and those of the Grand Orient of Belgium and the Grand Orient of Italy was authorized, and to safeguard the possibility of anything being overlooked, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved: 1. That members of the lodges holding under the Grand liOdgo of Alabama m.ay hold mutual Masonic intercourse and communication with the members of the syrhbolic lodges holding under a Scottish Rite body hailing from any country where there is no independent, sovereign grand lodge of Ancient Craft Masonry, or where the regular grand lodge of Ancient Graft Masonry in such country recognizes such Scottish Rite symbolic lodges as regular genuine Masonry. Our members may visit such lodges and their members may visit ours. 2. That recognition of a Scottish Rite body by the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States shall be presumptive but not conclusive evidence that the -symbolic lodges holding under it are regular and practice genuine Freemasonry, but the final decision as to such regularity and practice shall in all instances rest with this Grand Lodge.
In our opinion the Committee was already overworked, but there is no satisfying some people, and the following resolution was then adopted regardless of the action already taken on the report of the Correspondence Committee: Whereas, After a year and a half participation in the world's greatest war we find American troops, among whom are many American Masons, stationed in various countries of the world and meeting—in all but fraternal association—friends and allies from almost every country and clime in-the world; and. Whereas, The Blasonic Fraternity of many of these countries are r o t recognized by the Grand Lodge of Albama as regular Masons, although
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some of them are recognized a s regular by a considerable number of other American Grand Lodges; and, Whereas, Masonry should be universal, and Masons from all climes and all countries should meet a s brothers, unless their organization be such a s to m a k e this impossible or undesirable; therefore. Be it resolved. That the Committee on Foreign Correspondence be required to inquire into and report a s soon as practicable on the matter of recognition of those Grand Bodies with whom we a r e not in fraternal relations, and the desirability of extending recognition, and entering into a condition of brotherly comity with them.
The Grand Master made a report of the Cedar Rapids conference, at which place the "National Masonic Service Association" was formed, and his recommendation that the Grand Lodge of Alabama join in the movement was adopted. There w a s a boom in new Lodges, charters being granted to seven new ones, as follows: Shawmutt No. 798, Crescent No. 799, Tuscan No. 800, Batton No. 801, Madison No. 802, Wicksburg No. 803 and Pentalpha No. 804. The charters of three Lodges which were forfeited a t t h e last Communication of the Grand Lodge, were restored. Brother STREET reviews Kansas for 1918, and his comment is all of a complimentary nature. We wish to correct one of his statements, however. Grand Lodge did not meet in its new "office, library and museum building." The new building is just what the name would imply, a n office, library and museum building, and does not contain any assembly or lodge rooms. Reference t o the proceedings will show Grand Lodge convened in Representative Hall, State Capitol, which is just across the street from our new'building. This is not a criticism, but we are proud of our new building, and have a natural desire to tell all about it. ROBERT
STERLING TEAGUE, M-". W . ' . Grand Master, Mont-
gomery. GEORGE
A. BEAUCHAMP, R . ' - W - ' - Grand
Secretary,
Mont-
gomery. OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next annual, Montgomery, December 3, 1919.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 108; members, 8,546; net gain, 565. Calgary, June 11, 1919. H. DARLING, M - ' . W-"- Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, M-'- W.'- S. J . BLAIR was present. From t h e address of the Grand Master we learn t h a t he issued 100 special dispensations during the year, seventy-seven of which were for attendance at church and because of the epidemic condi-
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tions, and one to initiate a candidate under twenty-one years of age. He states no rulings were required during the year, a reference to the laws in each instance answered the question presented." A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in February to consider the report of the special committee on a new constitution. The new constitution was amended, and adopted. He refers to "physical qualifications," and places himself in the list of Grand Masters favoring cork limbs, missing fingers, etc. The Jurisprudence Committee reported that application was made by the Edmonton Lodges asking for approval of the formation of a Masonic Bureau, the object of the Bureau being to protect their Lodges from the admittance of improper persons, and the committee commended them for their action. Upon report of the Correspondence Committee action upon the application of the National Grand Lodge of Italy for recognition was deferred. Upon motion the question of a grant to the Bureau of Masonic Affairs a t Neuchatel, Switzerland, was referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act. We are pleased to note the salary of the Grand Secretary was increased to $2400 per annum. Charters for two new Lodges were granted, Carbon Lodge a t Carbon, and Pyramid Lodge at Lomond. A special Committee on Fraternal Relations presented a report on the application for recognition of the Grand Lodge of Panama, recommending that recognition be not granted, and also that recognition be withdrawn from the National Independent and Regular Grand Lodge of France, and that recognition be granted the Grand Orient of France. However, on motion it was decided to postpone action on the committee's report until the next annual communication. The following resolution would lead one t o the belief that politics is entering into the Grand Lodge affairs: That the members of this Grand Lodge in Annual Communication assembled do hereby afSrm their adherence to the principal of the prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors for beverage purposes and respectfully urge upon the Government of Alberta a more rigid and impartial enforcement of the Liquor Act, and further do recommend tliat the Dominion Government continue in force the prohibition legislation which it enacted and put in force during the period of the war.
The Grand Master, M.'. W.'. DARLING, presents the Correspondence report, reviewing a number of Jurisdictions, and we r e gret Kansas is not included therein. W. J . BoTTERiLL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Red Deer. S. Y. TAYLOR, R.". W - ' . Grand Secretary, Calgary. DR. H . DARLING, P.'- G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Edmonton.
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ARIZONA—1919. Lodges, 26; membeirs, 3,366; net gain, 216. Prescott, February 11, 1919.
R-'. W-'. J A M E S H . BARRETT, as
Grand Master. Owing to illness the Grand Master w a s unable to be present. The address of the Grand Master is largely of local interest, and considerable space is given to copying correspondence to and from the Grand Master, in full. A motion was adopted empowering the Grand Secretary to purchase fifty copies of the report of the Masonic Overseas Mission for distribution among the members of the Grand Lodge.' • One Lodge .U. D., presented a petition for a Charter, and it was granted. In his address the Grand Master stated he had" intended presenting a full report on French Masonry, recommending recognition be extended the Grand Lodge'of France, and the Grand Orient of France, but owiiig to illhealth had been unable to prepare that part of his report. The Jurisprudence Coinmittee, therefore, briefly reported on the subject, and stated they were unable to find t h a t those bodies were requesting recognition, but regardless of this, recommended the adoption of the following, which was done: 1. If there be found in the archives of this Grand Lodge, a request for recognition from the Grand Orient of France, or the Grand Lodge of France, or if such request be hereafter made, the Grand Master is author- ized and empowered to declare this Grand Lodge to be in fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of France, or the Grand Lodge of France, and to exchange'Grand Representatives, if desired. " •'• • ' 2. That-permission is hereby given to all brothers of our obedience to hold Masonic communication with any regular Lodge of Free Masons in France, and Lodges of this Jurisdiction are enjoined to receive and welcome all regular Brother M. M. hailing from a regular Lodge in France.
A resolution was presented and referred to the Correspondence Committee relative to recognition of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. The committee stated that owing to the unsettled condition of Mexico, they recommended the matter be referred to the incoming Correspondence Committee for report a t the next Annual Communication, as to WHICH GRAND LODGE IN MEXICO we should recognize. ..There is no review of Proceedings by the Correspondence Committee. We congratulate our Grand Representative on his election to the office of Grand Master. J A M E S HENRY BARRETT, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Douglas. GEORGE J . ROSKRU.GE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tuscon. HARRY A. DRACHMAN, P . ' . G-'- M.'- Correspondent, Tuscon.
Next annual. Phoenix, February 10, 1920.
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ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 563; members, 23,624; net gain, 1,491. Little Kock, November 19, 1918.
M.'. W-'. MILTON W I N H A M ,
Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master is eloquent, and contains a number of recommendations and suggestions, which if carried out will no doubt be of benefit to the Craft in that Grand Jurisdiction. . Under .the subject of Dispensations, we note the following: "Many of our lodges seem to have gotten the idea t h a t every man in the draft and military service of our country, was ipso facto, good Masonic material, and that your Grand Master would, so to speak, pull the bridle off our regulations and permit the lodges to take them in." He therefore ruled as follows: Every petitioner should possess the necessary Masonic qualifications, regardless of, and aside from his being in the draft and military service of our country; That no petition should be received or acted upon except a t a regular meeting of the lodge ; but that any lodge at any regular meeting, upon the receipt of a petition requiring haste might declare it a case of real emergency, under the provisions of Article 4, of our uniform code of by-laws, by a three-fourth majority vote of the lodge, and thereupon receive the report of the committee of investigation and proceed to a ballot, and if the master should declare that the ballot was spread-upon the application of the petitioner for all three degrees of Masonry, and same should be found clear, that he could then declare him elected to receive all the degrees; that the lodge could then proceed, a t either regular or called meetings, to the conferral of the degrees, and as fast as the candidate might prove, on examination, his proficiency to the satisfaction of the lodge, requiring always that his proficiency shall be sufficient to enable him to make himself known as such.
The "Cerneau Rite" put in an appearance in Arkansas, and the Grand Master thereupon issued a circular letter calling attention to the fact that membership in that order was suflBcient caus6 for expulsion. Three new lodges were chartered, Leachville Lodge, Willow Lodge and Donaldson Lodge, and authority given for the removal of two Lodges to other localities. The Grand Lodge of Arkansas is in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Orient of Belgium, and the following resolution was therefore adopted: . Whereas, The Grand Lodge Lodge of Arkansas h a s long been in fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of Belgium ; and Whereas, Belgium h a s now been restored after having been for four years submerged by the German invasion: Therefore he it resolved. That the Grand Lodge of Arkansas sends fraternal greetings to the Grand Orient of Belgium, rejoicing a t her restoration and expressing best wishes for her prosperity under the blessings of peace.
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The Correspondence Committee presented a topical report which is included in the journal of the Proceedings. A special r e port of this Committee was .submitted on French Masonry, which contained the following: Resolved: That during the period of the w a r and demobilization any member in good standing of a lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Jjodge of F r e e and Accepted Masons of Arkansas is privileged to visit lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of France and Grand Orient and to hold Masonic intercourse with their members. Also lodges under jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge are authorized to admit a s visitors members of lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of France and Grand Orient and our members to hold Masonic intercourse with them. Resolved further: That all our members overseas be promptly furnished by their local lodges, with copies of these resolutions. Resolved further: That action on the recognition of the Grand Lodge of France and Grand Orient, be postponed until next Grand Communication when much valuable data, secured by personal investigations of many well informed brethren working under the privileges of these resolutions, m a y be available. After several amendments were offered, the subject was recommitted to the committee to report a t the next session of Grand Lodge. The following resolution was referred to a special committee to report a t the next annual communication: That the substitution of artificial limbs for the natural will not hereafter be a b a r to membership, if such artificial parts are practical, operative and controllable by petitioner, and if by the use thereof petitioner is ecabled to qualify in the use of steps and signs. A P a s t Grand Master's Jewel was presented to the retiring Grand Master, and no further business appearing, Grand Lodge was closed. G. W. W E L L S , M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Imboden. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R - ' . W - " . Grand Secretary, Little Rock. A. G. HENDERSON, Correspondent, Imboden. Next annual, Little Rock, November 18, 1919.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA—1919. Lodges, 78; members, 7,963; net gain, 12. Vancouver, June
19, 1919.
JOHN
S H A W , M . ' . W - ' - Grand
Master. The address of the Grand Master is short, and contains little of general interest. Under rulings, we note the following decisions regarding physical qualifications, and wonder just where he draws the line as to who is, and who is not eligible: The loss of the little finger of the left hand does not disqualify a m a n for initiation. A man who has lost the third and fourth fingers of his right hand, and the first finger of his left hand is not eligible for initiation. A man who h a s lost three fingers of his left hand is not thereby rendered ineligible for initiation. The loss of the thumb of the left hand does not disqualify a petitioner. The loss of the left hand, the disability having been acquired during tbo war while on active service, does not disqualify a petitioner for initiation.
A resolution was presented providing that for a period of ten years from date no man of German birth shall be eligible for election into any Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction, and further t h a t for the same period no Mason of German birth from outside the Jurisdiction shall be granted the right to visit any Lodge under t h e . jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia. Upon reference to the Jurisprudence Committee the subject was modified, and the following adopted in lieu of the original resolution: I t having been established that Germany and Austria began the terrible w a r now about to be brought to a victorious close by the signing b y Germany of a peace dictated by the Allied Powers, and it having been pioven that they, having violated every law of God and man in trying to force their will upon the world, and this Grand Lodge having severed all fraternal relationship with German and Austrian Lodges, we recommend that our membership be further advised that in all applications received by constituent lodges for initiation and affiliation from those of enemy alien birth, due caution be exercised by and through Freeihasonry's foundation stone, the ballot.
E.'. W.'. W. A. D E W O L F - S M I T H , Grand Secretary and Cor-
respondent, reviews the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, • and accords Kansas for 1918 courteous attention. S. J. W I L L I S , M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Vancouver. W. A. D E W O L F - S M I T H , R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary and Corres-
poirdent. New Westminster. Next annual. Nelson, June 17, 1920.
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CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 3 8 3 ; members, 63,986; net gain, 3,593. San Francisco, October 8, 1918. W I L L I A M R . HERVEY, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master. A pleasing innovation during the opening exercises was the reading of a telegram from the Master of Germania Lodge No. 438, of Los Angeles, as follows: "The motion changing our work from German to English and to change our name to Acacia Lodge was presented a t the stated meeting held this evening and carried unanimously." An appeal was made to the lodges for subscriptions to a "Masonic W a r Fund," which resulted in the collection of over $66,000, and regarding the work accomplished through this fund the Grand Master has the following to s a y : The work done during the year h a s been creditable to the Institution and to California Masonry. Every effort h a s been made to perform our full duty to our brethren of our own and other Jurisdictions serving with the colors and stationed in California. A t San Diego we maintain service rooms, provide social opportunles, and in the person and character of Brother Osborn offer to our hundreds of uniformed visitors, a friend, pliliosopher and guide. At San Pedro we have furnished and maintained two commodious rooms in the Masonic Temple t h a t are usually thronged with soldiers and sailors. At Vallejo we a r e assisting the Masonic Service Club in i t s efforts on behalf of our brethren. At San Francisco we opened up a fine club room on the ground floor of the Masonic Temple, which w a s furnished largely through the generosity of San Francisco brethren and the efforts of Brother Leo Bruck, but it became apparent that the conditions in San Francisco did not justify the operation of the club room and the same was discontinued. The Masonic Club of San Francisco h a s been most kind to visiting brethren and h a s placed the facilities of t h e Club a t their disposal. This courtesy h a s been much appreciated b y t h e visitors, large numbers of whom avail themselves of the Club's hospitality, and we are giving the Club deserved assistance. Material and needed assistance has also been given to Lodges situated a t or near the camps and the posts where there are a large number of Masons in the service, and investigations are being made with a view of extending our w a r work to Sacramento, Palo Alto, Riverside and Monrovia, because of the numerous Masons stationed near these cities. On the recommendation of the Grand Master the following amendment to the Constitution was adopted, having reference to the report of a Committee of Investigation: SEC. 100. Which report shall set forth in detail the facts ascertained respecting the applicant and the favorable or unfavorable conclusion of the committee, and shall be read in the Lodge; but the names of the brothers making the reports shall not be announced in.the Lodge. The weak point with the amendment, it occurs to us, is t h a t a favorable report of the Committee would contain nothing but favor-
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able comment, and if an unfavorable report were made, what good would details of the findings of the Committee do the Lodge, or petitioner, in the event the Committee desired to ballot according to their convictions. At the last annual Communication permission was given the members to hold fraternal intercourse and visit Lodges in France, Italy and Belgium. Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master this privilege was also granted with reference to Lodges in Holland and Switzerland. The Grand Master, M-'- W-'- Brother WILLIAM R . HERVEY, who was appointed at the last Annual Communication by the presiding Grand Master, Chairman of the Committee on French Masonry, presented a lengthy report, giving in detail the history and ances. try of French Masonry as regards the Grand Orient of France and • the Grand Lodge of France, and after recommending a change in the policy of the Grand Lodge of California where recognition of a foreign Grand Jurisdiction is concerned so as to accommodate the cases in question, the Grand Lodge of France was accorded official recognition, and the Grand Orient of France will receive like recognition "when assured by the Grand Orient of France, that it is not invading the jurisdiction of any regular American Grand Lodge." The question of adopting "The Lewis" custom to accommodate young men entering military service was presented to the Grand . Lodge, with the recommendation that it "shall be extended to such candidates regardless of whether the candidate's father be a Mason," but upon reference to the Committee on Jurisprudence i t . was discovered a "Lewis" MUST be the son of a Mason, and for that and other reasons the resolution was not adopted. Charters were granted three new lodges,—Lincoln No. 470, San Francisco, Delta No. 471, Stockton and Yorba Linda No. 469, Yorba Linda. Lodge Maui No. 984, located at Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, working under a charter issued by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and with the consent of that Jurisdiction, .severed its relationship with Scotland and was granted a charter by the Grand Lodge of California as Maui Lodge No. 472.. The Correspondence Committee reported they were not suflBciently advised vdth reference to the Gran Logi. de Chile to make any recommendation as to recognition of that'Jurisdiction, and asked that the matter be given consideration at the next Communication. M.'. W-'. J O H N D . MURPHY submitted the report of the. committee on Correspondence consisting of 101 pages, prepared in topical form, the greater portion of which is given over to the subject "Our relations with foreign jurisdictions allied with the United States in this great war." The report is well prepared and lack of space only prevents our quoting therefrom at length. Several
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references to Kansas are made, and M.'. W-'- Bro. STUART'S position regarding Military Lodges is accorded special attention.' BRADFORD WEBSTER, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, San Francisco. J O H N W H I C H E R , R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, San Francisco. J E S S E M . W H I T E D , Correspondent, San Francisco.
Next annual, San Francisco, October 14, 1919.
CANADA—1919. Lodges, 468; members, 69,775; net gain 3,705. Toronto, July 16, 1919. R.'. W-'. F . W. HARCOURT, as Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, R-'- W-'. W. G. REID,' was present. Owing to illness the Grand Master, M.'. W-'.-W. H. WARDROPE, K. C , was unable to attend the Annual Communication. The Grand Master's address calls attention to the number of unnecessary questions submitted to him owing to the lack of familiarity with the laws by the officers of subordinate Lodges. The following interesting paragraph is quoted from the address without comment: I would like to call the attention of the brethren to the fact that nien seeking public office have addressed letters to the brethren to support them because they a r e Masons. This is a great breach of Masonic conduct and should be frowned down b y the Masons wherever it is attempted. We teach principles. We are not a political society.
In a supplementary report he gives an interesting account of his presence a t the Peace Celebration of the Grand Lodge of England. Charters were granted seven new lodges, and the Dispensations of eight were continued. The Board on the Condition of Masonry presented a lengthy, but interesting report, and refer to a number of subjects, including French Masonry, Physical Qualifications, etc. The death of R.'. W."- R A L P H L . G U N N „ Grand Secretary, is
deeply regretted, and the Report of the Board on the Fraternal Dead contains the following: No m a n in Hamilton, probably, w a s better known in his home city or had a larger circle of friends than the late Grand Secretary. His Masonic associations, begun early in life, were continued without a break to his death, and he was intimately connected with all the lodge activities of his own district a s well a s the province.
M.'. W.'. A. T. FREED presents the Report on Correspondence, and the review of Kansas for 1919 is excellent. A two page revie-vs
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brings out the more important features of the Communication, the report on French Masonry by the writer, and the death of M.'. W-.'MATTHEW M . MILLER receiving special attention. FRED W . HARCOURT, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Toronto.
W. M. LOGAN, R . ' . W ' - Grand Secretary, Hamilton. Next annual, Niagara Falls, July 21, 1920.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 111; members, 29,417; net gain, 1,245. Hartford, February 5, 1919.
WILLIAM F . ENGLISH, M.". W - ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas is not listed among other Grand Representatives present. Evidently an error in the printed journal, as we note he served on a Committee. The Grand Master states he issued dispensations to confer two degrees in one day, and to shorten the time for ballot, but refused dispensations to work the degrees on Sunday, to accept a candidate under age, and for one "who had lost a bodily member essential to the practice of our rites." The following from the Grand Master's address under the subject "Army Lodge" is interesting: On request of Union Lodge, No. 31, New London, I granted Major MORRIS B . PAYNE, their Master, a dispensation to convene an oeeasioiial lodge "somewhere in France" for the purpose of conferring the symbolic degrees upon certain candidates duly elected by Union Lodge. Not long before our troops were called into the closing victorious battle of the great war, in a little village on the famous Marne battlefield, on the date, August 11, seven of these candidates were raised to the sublime degree of M. M. by W. MASTER PAYNE, assisted by officers from four other Connecticut lodges in the presence of brethren from some twelve other Grand Jurisdictions.
There was one foreign speaking Lodge in Connecticut, and they proposed that during the duration of the war t h e English language should be used, reverting to the use of the foreign language after peace was declared. However, the Grand Master recommended that all Lodges be required to use nothing but the English language, and his recommendation was supported by the Jurisprudence Committee, whose report was adopted. We quote the following interesting paragraph from the report of the Deputy Grand Master: On March 9th I assisted In conferring the Master's Degree on Brother ROBERT TREAT MATTOON, a son of W. Bro. ALBERT W . MATTOON, a Past Master of my own lodge. In chairs on that occasion were vet-
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cran brethren who served with me twenty years before. We were well satisfied with our work and our venerable secretary said the candidate Baould have been, for he' appeared to have received everything from the third to the thirty-third Inclusive. The lad raised was In the Navy and we thought he needed a l l the help we could give him.
Which reminds u s of the Kansas veteran Lodge worker, who was frequently criticised for his departure from the adopted ritualistic work, and would always reply with the following unanswerable and final argument: "I'll bet you five he is a Mason, anyway." One new Lodge was chartered, located a t New Haven, and to be known a s Cosmopolitan Lodge No, 125. M.'. W . ' . GEORGE A. K I E S presents his sixth annual report on
Correspondence, reviewing therein Kansas foi: 1918. He pays a tribute to the memory of M.". W-'. M A T T H E W
M . MILLER, and
states, "He will be sadly missed in the entire Masonic world." We are in entire accord with the views expressed in his Conclusion, and therefore quote the following: As in times past, Masons by the thousands have eagerly placed their services in all capacities a t the disposal of the government, for military and naval service. And thousands of others who were incapacitated for active service by reason of age, etc. have, irrespective of political party considerations, given whole-hearted support to w a r activities, by their voice and by liberal contributions t o the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other effective organizations who worked for t h e aid and comfort of our brave boys in khaki. A t the same time, • some Masons complain because we have not done more as an organisation. W e believe this criticism to be short-sighted. The very nature and teachings of the F r a t e r n i t y tacitly forbid all ostentation. Let others do what they will, b u t let Masons be content with a quiet sense of duty individually performed. The rest will take care of Itself. WALLACE S . MOYLE, M."- W-"- Grand Master, New Haven. GEORGE A. K I E S , P . ' . G-'. M.'- Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Hartford. Next annual, Hartford, February 4, 1920.
CUBA—1919. Lodges, 118; members 9,865; net gain, 1,089. The Proceedings from June 23, 1918 to April 3, 1919, came to our hands just in time to be reviewed for this report. We note that Quarterly Communications were held on June 23rd, 1918, September 22, 1918, December 22, 1918, and Annual Communications on March 23, 1919, and April 3, 1919. This volume is embellished with the pictures of the retiring Grand Master, M.". W.'. BROTHER CURBELO and the present Grand
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Master, M.'. W-'- BROTHER REGUEIFEROS; Deputy Grand Master BROTHER GONZALEZ; BROTHER S I M O N I , Grand Senior Warden; BROTHER PORTUGAL, Grand Junior Warden; BROTHER FIGUREDO, Grand Treasurer and BROTHER F E L I X V. PREVAL, Grand Secretary.
It was the good fortune of the writer of this report to meet the two latter brethren in Cuba a few years ago. BROTHER PREVAL has been Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Cuba for many years and his elevation to the important office of Grand Secretary is a compliment to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Grand Master CURBELO refers to the conclusion of the war in a most touching manner, paying tribute t o those illustrious men who endeavored to bring about a lasting peace and one which will redound to the credit of the victors in ages to come. He deals a t length with his official duties, such as appointment of Deputy Grand Masters, new lodges, installation and constitution of Lodges, Grand Representatives and other matters of special interest to their own grand Jurisdiction. The report of the Grand Secretary is largely an exhibit of the finances and membership of their jurisdiction, covering, however, in a brief way his official acts .such as the issuance of official circulars, etc. Brother RODRIGUEZ, as chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, presents a brief report dealing with so-called Military Lodges and French Masonry, in which he rather criticises a lack of unity on the part of American Masons. We believe after Brother RODRIGUEZ has reviewed some of the 1920 Proceedings of the various Grand Lodges of the United States he will note that where the sentiment in behalf of French Masonry warped the judgment of some of our Grand Lodges they are now trying to recall some of their official acts, realizing to the fullest extent that so far as we are concerned there is no such thing in France as legitimate Masonry as required and accepted by our Grand Lodge. We would suggest that Brother RODRIGUEZ read the report of the chairman of this Committee, but in the capacity of Grand Secretary, on the subject of French Masonry, Pages 139 to 150, Proceedings, Grand Lodge of Kansas, 1919. Our Cuban brethren have presented a most interesting report and it is to be regretted that space will not permit of presenting some of the important subjects considered and disposed of by our distinguished members of the Craft in the Isle of Cuba. ERASMOS REGUEIFEROS, M - ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Havana. â&#x20AC;˘ FELIX V. .PREVAL, Grand Secretary, Havana. ' F . D E P . RODRIGUEZ, Correspondent, Havana. Next annual, Havana, March 22, 1920.
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DELAWARE—1917. Lodges, 2 2 ; members, 3,907; net gain, 209. Wilmington, October 3, 1917.
STUART J. HORN, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master's address contains a report of the official acts of the Grand Master, all of local character, some patrotic remarks and a resolution pledging the Government the support of the Grand Lodge, and a suggestion that the American flag *be displayed in all Lodge rooms. R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M H . S M I T H , Deputy Grand Master of Nova
Scotia was a distinguished visitor and was received with the Grand Honors. On report of the Jurisprudence Committee it was decided that not more than five candidates shall be initiated, passed or raised at any communication of a .subordinate lodge. There is no review of Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions. GEORGE B . H Y N S O N , M - ' - W-". Grand Master, Milford. HARRY J.' GUTHRIE, R-*- W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Wilmington. Next annual, Wilmington, October 2, 1918.
DELAWARE—1918. Lodges, 22; members, 4,167; net gain, 259. Wilmington, October 2, 1918.
GEORGE B . H Y N S O N , M . ' . W - " .
Grand Master. The Grand Representative
of Kansas, R.'. W-'- A. VICTOR
H U G H E S , was present.
We take t h e following from the Grand Master's address: When I entered upon the work of this office, I felt it my duty to interpret a t all times to the brethren, as best I could, the real spirit of our Fraternity. And that interpretation, I felt, should be in terms of the present. In times of peace, we have a relation to peace ; in times of war, we have a relation to w a r . And as every creed or cult is worthy in proportion a s it measures up to the emergencies of life ; as it is entitled to the respect of men in proportion as it interprets their higher thoughts and creates the avenue for their expression, so it has seemed to me that the part of Masons in this hour is to apply the principles of their creed to the solution of this world crisis. Examining the history of American Masonry, particularly the period of its renaissance—the Revolutionary period—studying its ritual and its symbolism, we c a n only conclude that patriotism is one of the very foundation stones of the edifice, and that this patriotism, like the
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other doctrines of our order, means little unless it is translated into deeds. In reading our history, and remembering our ritual, I have felt that nobody is worthy of our membership who is not sufficiently Impressed with our institutions to desire citizenship. Therefore, m a y I issue the following Decree That from this date (May 1, 1918) no petition for membership shall be received by any lodge in this jurisdiction from one who is not a citizen of the United States. In case the petitioner h a s been naturalized, he shall present his naturalization papers to the scrutiny of the examining committee, which committee shall present in writing attached to its report a synopsis giving the principal facts in such papers; and this shall be filed along with the original petition.
The balance of the business transacted was of a routine nature, and reflects only matters of local interest. There is no Report on Correspondence. A. VICTOR H U G H E S , M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Wilmington. HARRY J. GUTHRIE, R . " . W . ' - Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Wilmington. Next annual, Wilmington, October 1, 1919.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—1918. Lodges, 3 7 ; members, 11,857; net gain, 1,027. .Washington, March 9, 1918.
L E M . TOWERS, J R . , M . " . W . " .
Grand Master. First Stated. First Stated Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in accordance with the Constitutional requirements for the purpose of exemplifying the degrees. Washington, April 12, 1918. Special Communication. The purpose for •which this communication was called was to give consideration to a report from the Committee on Masonic Temple regarding the proposed construction of a railway "loop" around the block in which the Masonic Temple is situated, and the leasing of the Auditorium to the railway for use as a waiting-room. The report was received and ordered filed, and a resolution adopted, protesting against the construction of the "loop." Washington, May 8, 1918. Second Stated. A special committee appointed to select a suitable identification device for members of the fraternity in military service reported a bronze medal to be worn around the neck, or used as a pocket piece, with Masonic emblems on one side, and the back provided with space for engraving the Brother's name, and name of his Lodge, had been selected, and were being distributed among those entitled to wear them.
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Washington, December 18, 1918. Annual Communication. A number of dispensations were issued by the Grand Master, and we note in his address the following on this subject: Never in the history of the Grand Lodge h a s the dispensing power of the Grand Master been invoked more frequently.than in the past year, in nearly every case the request being based upon the exigency of service in the Army or Navy of the United States, and the necessity of expediting the conferring of the degrrees upon a candidate who was about to leave the jurisdiction for overseas service. Believing t h a t the men in uniform who were about to imperil their lives in foreign lands and on the high seas would be benefited by Masonic associations, and that the teachings of the Craft would inspire in them greater zeal for the great principles underlying the mighty struggle between autocracy and democracy, I. exercised the dispensing power liberally to facilitate the reception and action .upon their petitions and the conferring of the degrees upon them.
He states the sum of $1,000 was appropriated to cover the expenses of a Masonic Overseas Relief Association, for the purpose of establishing and maintaining clubs, homes and rest rooms for the members of the fraternity serving in the military and naval service outside the continental limits of the United States. Through the suggestion of the Grand Master, and feeling that club houses would be unduly burdensome on their membership, the soldier Masons stationed in this Grand Jurisdiction were entertained a t the homes of the Brethren. The success of the plan is reflected in the foUovdng statement by the Grand Master: A s the result of this movement, hundreds of lonesome boys, longing for the comforts and refinements they left when they went to take up the rougher life of soldiers, have found a hearty welcome in the hearts and homes of the families of Masons here, and have gone back to the duties of camp life with renewed zeal and a consciousness of the fact t h a t they were appreciated.
Visits were also made by Committees to the hospitals, and funds were furnished returning soldiers to enable them to reach their homes, where assistance was needed. That the true Masonic spirit was displayed is evidenced in the following taken from the address of the Grand Master: The assistance rendered was not confined to members of the fraternity.. W e stood ready and willing to help anyone wearing the uniform of our country, whether he was a brother Mason or not, and we have .the proud satisfaction of knowing that we have rendered a service which has been greatly appreciated by those availing themselves of our offer of assistance. M.'. W-'. GEORGE W . BAIRD presents the report for the Cor-
respondence Committee, the nineteenth, and it is a good one. Kansas for 1918 receives courteous attention, and Colonel MILLER'S review is accorded particular praise. After completing the review of Kansas, and a t a subsequent date, M.'. W-'. Brother BAIRD learned
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of the passing away of M-'- W-'. MATTHEW MURRAY MILLER, and
adds a fitting tribute to his report of Kansas in memory of our former distinguished Correspondent. J O S E P H H . M I L A N S , M - ' - W-". Grand Master, Washington. ARVINE W . J O H N S T O N , R . " . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Washington GEORGE W . BAIRD, P.".' G.'. M.'. Correspondent, Washington.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND Annual Grand Festival. London, April 30, 1919. M.'. W-'. Rt. Hon. Lord A M P T H I L L , Pro Grand Master. The minutes of the last Quarterly Communication relating to the election of the M-'. W."- Grand Master and the V.'. W.'- Grand Treasurer were read, and confirmed, the Grand Master was proclaimed elected and a similar ceremony was enacted for the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. A list of the appointive -Grand OfficeriS was then read by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge then closed and the officers and members, with a large number of the Brethren, met together at a dinner arranged by the Board of Grand Stewards. Quarterly Communication, June 4, 1919. M.'. W-'. Rt. Hon. Lord A M P T H I L L , Pro Grand Master. The following taken from the report of the Board of General Purposes is interesting: The initiation of Preemasonry of H.R.H. the Prince of "Wales, since Grand Lodge last assembled, is of the deepest interest to the whole Craft; and the Board desires to express, on behalf of every Mason in the Jurisdiction, its gratification a t the extent, and to extend a welcome to the Royal Initiate. I t is expressly wished that Rule 218 of the Book of Constitutions (which explicitly lays It down that "The Grand Master shall not be applied to on any business concerning Masons or Masonry except through the Grand Secretary,") shall be considered to extend to the Prince of Wales ; and the Board emphasizes the necessity for strict attention being given to this wish in regard to each of these illustrious personages.
An Especial Grand Lodge, June 27, 1919. M-'. W.'. Rt. Hon. Lord A M P T H I L L , Pro Grand Master. An Especial Communication of Grand Lodge was held for the celebration of the termination of the war. Owing to illness the Grand Master was unable to personally attend the meeting. A brief account of the proceedings is reported, including the list of representatives of Grand Lodges of the United States attending. The formal addresses of the various ofiicers delivered a t the celebration are copied in the report, and we note opportunity was afforded M.'. W.'. Judge W. S. FARMER of New York, and R.'. W-'. F . W. H A M I L -
TON of Massachusetts, to extend greetings on behalf of the Brethren
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of the United States. We had anticipated the pleasure of reviewing a more extended and detailed report of this occasion, and regret that a more complete report was not furnished. Quarterly Communication, September 2, 1919. M.'. W-'- Rt. Hon. Lord A M P T H I L L , Pro. Grand Master.
A special committee was appointed to prepare plans for carrying into effect the recommendation of the Grand Master to erect a Masonic Temple as a memorial to the Masons who fell in the world war, "and to that greater number who, having fought therein, a r e happily still amongst u s . " It would appear that the representatives of the Grand Lodge of California attending the Peace Celebration brought along a present for the English Brethren, as note the following resolution which was adopted: That Grand Lodge desires to tender its sincere thanks to the Grdnd Master of Masons in California for the gift by the hands of M.'. W.'. Bro. Judge W. RHODES HERVEY, P a s t Grand Master, and V.'. W.". Bro. JOHN W H I C H E R , Grand Secretary, of a Masonic Trowel, composed of California gold, silver, and onyx for preservation in the Grand Lodge Museum. Grand Lodge assures all the Brethren of that fraternal Sovereign Jurisdiction of its cordial wishes for their perpetual success, and of its hope that this Trowel, with its case of ancient California wood, \vill ever remain in the Grand Lodge Museum as a symbol of the cement of good relationship •which h a s always existed between America and English Freemasons.
Dog-gone it, why didn't they stop and visit the Kansas Grand Lodge Museum enroute.
FLORIDA—1919. Lodges, 237; members, 14,749; net gain, 703. • Jacksonville, J a n u a r y
21, 1919.
T. PICTON
WARLOW, M . ' .
W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, Bro. H. B. M I N I U M ,
was present. The Grand Master begins his address as follows: Brethren—^A year ago when you elected me to this exalted station, the world w a s engaged in the throes of the great war, and our boys were leaving our shores daily to take their part in the world conflict. Today as I greet you, and welcome you to this our 90th Grand Annual Communication, the dawn of Peace has come.
After reading t h e above several times, we have. decided our original interpretation of his statement is erroneous, and that it was not, after all, his intention to infer t h a t during his year of administration HE had ended the war.
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He states approximately three hundred and fifty dispensations to confer degrees short of time on soldiers and sailors were issued, and that "It must be borne in mind that the new army was almost entirely composed of young men in their twenties. When they once determined that they wished to become Masons they realized that they not only wanted the degrees but they wanted them at once and before sailing for France." During the past year a Florida Monitor was published, and it was officially adopted by Grand Lodge at this Annual Communication. The Deputy Grand Master acted for the Grand Master during the absence of the latter officer from the Jurisdiction, and presented a report covering his official routine duties while occupying that office. We note the following in the report of the Grand Secretary: Camp Johnston being loca,ted about ten miles from this city, the M.'. W.'. Grand Master requested me to look after the work connected with this camp. Large numbers of men were constantly coming from all parts of the country and being sent either to other camps or abroad as soon as trained, there being from 20,000 to 40,000 in the camp at all times, many of them Masons, it was. soon realized that there was a great work for Masons to do. There being no Grand Lodge funds available, the Masonic bodies of this city took up the work at their own expense, procured the services of a brother to work in the camp, furnished him with an automobile, and the T. M. C. A. kindly gave him desk room in one of their "huts." A resolution was offered and adopted instructing the Grand Master to arrange for representation at the Convention of the Association of Grand Lodges formed at Cedar Rapids, last November. One new charter was grantedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Niceville Lodge, Niceville, Florida. The Masonic Home and Orphanage Committee appointed to proceed with the erection of a Home presented a report wherein it was related that instead of constructing new buildings, suitable quarters could be obtained by the purchase of the "Southland Hotel property" at St. Petersburg. The property is described as "substantial, handsome, fireproof striicture of concrete, of about one hundred rooms," and the general style of architecture as revealed by the page cut which is included in the proceedings, is strikingly similar to the new Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita, Kansas. The property was purchased by the Committee for $70,000, who state the cost to erect it amounted to more than §140,000, so they evidently secured a bargain.
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Grand Lodge amended the Constitution, Article X, Section 31, to read as follows: When all of the three principal officers of a particular lodge are absent, the lodge may be opened and presided over by the District Deputy Grand Master or by the Junior P a s t Master present.
Past Grand Master SILAS B . W R I G H T presents the Report
on
Correspondence, including therein a review of Kansas for
1918, and quotes from Judge LOBDELL'S address.
Brother WRIGHT,
as is his custom, finishes his report with a "Conclusion," consisting of thirty pages of unusually interesting reading. Masonic Presidents, French Masonry, Military Lodges, Masonry in England and German Masonry (?)—interrogation ours—are some of the • subjects treated, and as we have so thoroughly enjoyed reading every line of his Conclusion only regret t h a t limited space precludes the possibility of quoting t h a t portion of his report in full for the benefit of our readers. T. PiCTON WARLOW, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Orlando. WILBUR P. WEBSTER, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . W R I G H T , P.'. G-'- M.'. Correspondent, De Land.
Next annual, Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 20, 1920.
GEORGIA—1918. Lodges, 667; membei-s, 49,190; n e t gain, 4,234. Macon, November 26, 1918.' W I L L I A M G . ENGLAND, M . ' - W . ' -
Grand Master. The Representative of Kansas, M.". W-'- H E N R Y B A N K S , we
are glad to note, was again present. In his address the Grand Master expressed the opinion that a General Grand Lodge would be of benefit to the Fraternity, and has the following to say, in part, on this subject: Our Government is formed by a union of States, States by a union of counties and counties are divided into districts. National laws are applicable to the whole, without interference with or infringement upoii the individual state rights. The states govern the counties and the counties the • districts, yet each has local laws that in no wise affect the other. And so it should be with us for the perfect accomplishment of the great and magnanimous principles which we represent. In the past efforts a t different times have been made looking to this end but never h a s the necessity, and I m a y say the emergency arisen as today. Looking over the past, weighing the present and anticipating the future, it appears to me that now is the time when the call is made all over our beloved country for us to forever bury all differences and come together a s one General Grand Body or Grand Lodge. By 80 doing much
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more effective work can be done,,much .more influence brought to bear upon any and all problems that may present themselves. A General Cfrand Lodge can, and as it now appears to me will in no wise affect or Interfere with any State Body but be of great help to each and every one. - â&#x20AC;˘ "This proposition is being much thought of and weightedly considered b.v men who study-diligently the needs of the hour. I sincerely, hope-that Gteprgia will go upon .record as. being in sympathy .with the movement, billing to further any feasible plan looking to this end.
The. Committee on ,General, Welfare, to . whom this subject was referred, diplomatically ignored the issue, but recommended the Cedar Rapids convention receive the support of the Grand Lodge of Georgia. The Grand Master presents a report made to him by the Correspondence Committee regarding foreign relations, and recommended recognition be extended the Grand Lodge of France; the Grand Orient of France be riot recognized; and that the Correspondence Committee make further investigation regarding the Grand Orient of Italy and the Grand Orient of Belgium. This was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee, who recommended the historical portion of the report be received and published in the Proceedings, and that action upon the question of recognition be deferred. The Correspondence Committee presented an additional report upon request for recognition from the following Grand Jurisdictions, which in each case was declined: Supreme Council of Serbia. Italian National Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge of Panama. Grand Orient of Brazil. United Grand Orient of Lusitania, Portugal. Grand Orient of Scottish Rite Masonry of the Republic.
Argentine
Owing to the increased cost of living and increased amount of work, the Grand Master recommended an increase in the salary of the Grand Secretary, and it is gratifying to note his remuneration will now be $3,600 per annum. Charters were granted two new lodges, Haralson Lodge No. '666, Haralson and Plainview Lodge No. 667, Plainview. The Grand Lodge of" Georgia acquired an expensive habit, that of paying a per diem to its Past Masters while attending Grand Lodge, but on recommendation of the General Welfare Committee this practice will be discontinued in the future.
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Correspondent, Brother
RAYMUND
February DANIEL, presents
a
preliminary report to his review of Proceedings, which is interesting and furnishes some good Masonic information dished up in topical form. His review of sister jurisdictions contains a review of Kansas for 1918, considerable space being devoted thereto, and his comments are all of a complimentary nature. ROBERT J . TRAVIS, M-". W - ' . Grand Master, Savannah. F R A N K F . BAKER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Macon. RAYMUND DANIEL, Correspondent, Atlanta.
Next annual, Macon, October 28, 1919.
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 66; members, 5,717; net gain, 357. Burley, September 9, 1919. A R C H C U N N I N G H A M , acting Grand
Master. Following the opening of Grand Lodge, the acting Grand Master officially announced the death of t h e Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Bro. ANDREWS LOUNSBURY, which occurred June 16, 1919.
The Deputy Grand Master presented a short report, and the Grand Master prepared notes for his address which were referred to a special committee of Past Grand Masters for revision. The Jurisprudence Committee takes exceptions to the granting of dispensations for waiving the statutory time between the reception and ballot on petitions, and being in full, accord with their viewpoint we quote from the report: We a r e strongly of the conviction t h a t t h e desire to hurry men through the degrees of Masonry is born of a misguided ambition. When a man applies for the degrees of Masonry, is elected, initiated, passed and raised, this period should be made one of the impressive times of his life, and a n y short cut that detracts from the occasion is unfortunate. All such practices a s shortening the time, and curtailing the degree work, have a tendency to commercialize the institution, and cheapen it in the estimation of the candidate.
The Dispensation of a Lodge U. D., was continued for another ' year, and the Cedar Rapids Convention received a pat on the back of approval and endorsement. The appropriation for the Washington. Memorial Association was increased to $1,000, payable one hundred dollars annually. The law was amended to provide for t h e transfer of membership, the new method greatly resembling the plan recently adopted in Kansas.
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R.". W.'. GEORGE E . KIJJEPPER presented the report on Corre-
spondence, and his review of Kansas for 1919 is excellent. He is liberal in the amount of space accorded us, and quotes freely from the printed volume. A R C H . C U N N I N G H A M , M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Boise. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Boise. Next annual, Boise, September 8, 1920.
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 877; members, 179,532; net gain, 12,246. Chicago, October 14, 1919.
R.'. W-"- DANIEL G. FITZGERRELL,
as Grand Master. Owing to the death of M.'. W ' - A U S T I N H . SCROGIN, Grand
Master, the Deputy Grand Master, R.'.W-'- DANIEL G . FITZGERRELL, assumed his duties, and presented the annual report as Grand
Master. He cites a condition which confronts all Grand Lodges largely through the efforts of the so-called "Military Lodges," stating: Serious complications have arisen regarding jurisdiction assumed hy lodges and even by one Grand Lodge, regarding temporary sojourn of men in the service of their country who desire to petition lodges. The Grand Lodge of New York h a s organized what they call Sea and Field Lodges. They have assumed to take men from Illinois and without the consent of the lodges where they reside and which have jurisdiction over them and confer the degrees. They have gone so far in one case a s to notify one of the lodges that a certain man had received the three degrees in Masonry and that he had "automatically" become a member of this Chicago Lodge.
There is no question as to the high motives which prompted t h e extending of these courtesies a t the various military centers, b u t where particular care was not exercised with reference t o jurisdiction, conditions have been brought about which have worked a great injustice upon the new members without their knowledge. The Grand Master states petitions have been received regarding the resumption of work in the German language. We should like to quote this subject in full, but the following is all t h a t is necessary to prove the Grand Master was capable of handling the situation: The Grand Lodge stands for work and business in the language of America. Any persons who are so much German in their tendencies a s to feel aggrieved because the Grand Lodge insists on the American language being used have the privilege of withdrawing from the institution. The people of the United States would, not object if such persons saw fit to leave the land where they have been protected and prospered and return to
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â&#x20AC;˘that country from which many of them fled to escape oppression. An overwhelming percentage of those of Germin birth or descent in this count r y are thoroughly American in their ideas and in their language. It is only a small number who object to making Masonry in this state what It must be to be true to the instincts and prerogatives of the American Republic. This is presented, not that any action of this body is necessary, but that the representatives of the lodges of the state may know the undercurrents t h a t are sw^eeping through the ofBce of the Grand Master.
Regarding the Cedar Rapids Conference, he recommended a Committee be appointed to take up the matter and report at the next session of Grand Lodge. The Committee' on Legislation presented a report which was adopted providing for the payment of four dollars per day for members of the Grand Lodge instead of two dollars as fixed in the present law. The increased cost of hotel accommodations brought about this change. Ten new lodges were granted Charters, one of which, however, had to meet certain requirements before delivery of the Charter. The Committee on National Defense presented an interesting report, and gave in detail an account of the workings of the Committee, with reference to their activities a t the training camps, the establishment of the Sailors and Soldiers Club at Waukegan, work a t Camp Grant, etc. I t was recommended the war relief fund, amounting t o $138,002.97 be placed in t h e charity fund for the purpose of being used for additional construction and maintenance of the homes. Physical qualifications received attention by the adoption of the following amendment to the Code: 443. Every candidate applying for the degrees in Masonry must have the senses of a man, especially those of hearing, seeing, and feeling; be a believer in God; capable of reading and writing in English, and possessing no maim or defect in his body that m a y render him incapable of conforming to what the several degrees respectively reauire of him. Provided that in case of any such maiming or physical defects, on petition of five members of the lodge, the secretary shall transmit the petition to the Grand Master for his decision. Should the Grand Master upon investigation deem it advisable so to do he may in his discretion issue a dispensation permitting the lodge to proceed to ballot on the petition. M.'. W.'. DELMAR D . DARRAH again presents the Correspon-
dence Report, and it is up to his usual standard. The 1919 Kansas Proceedings are reviewed under the heading "1918" and he commends Grand Master STUART for his action in suspending the char-
ters of thirty-three lodges because of infractions of the laws. He says: I t is refreshing to find a Grand Master who is charter. Many lodges a r e under .the apprehension is merely blufflhg when he threatens to take up a reason, continue in their violations .of law feeling molested.
not afraid to arrest a that a Grand Master charter, and for that that they will not be
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He says some nice things regarding t h e Grand Secretary's report, and the writer's report on French Masonry. The review shows much thought and care in preparation. The consolidated statistical table is borrowed from the Kansas review, and credit is given the compiler. DANIEL G. FITZGERRELL, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Normal. ISAAC CUTTER, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Camp Point. DELMAB D . DARRAH, p . ; . G.'- M.'. Corespondent, Bloomington.
Next annual, Chicago, October 12, 1920.
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 565; members, 88,148; net gain, 5,580. Indianapolis, May 27, 1919.
T H O M A S B . BOHON, M - ' . . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM RIDLEY, and representatives of 544 of the 562 Chartered Lodges, were present. The Grand Master reported the net gain was the largest in the history of the Grand Lodge. No decisions were required during the year, all questions being answered by reference to the. General Regulations. The Grand Secretary presented his usual excellent report, and we note a Lodge U. D., was organzied at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with the permission of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, for the purpose of conferring degrees upon candidates whose residence was in Indiana. Owing to war conditions the lodge a t Hattiesburg w^as swamped with work, and the Grand Lodge of Indiana therefore issued a dispensation for this Emergency Lodge, and required that a fee of $5.00 accompany petitions, and after paying all expenses the balance in the treasury was turned over to the Indiana Masonic Home. An Honor Roll was prepared by the Grand Secretary to be published in pamphlet form for distribution, and the figures show that nine thousand .six hundred and seventy-five Indiana Masons were in the> service, and sixty-five of this number made the Supreme Sacrifice. Three new lodges were chartered, as follows: Van Buren Lodge No. 711, Van Buren; McKinley Lodge No. 712, Hammond; and Cynthiana Lodge No. 710, Cynthiana. The General Regulations were amended to provide that a period of not less than one week shall elapse between the election and initiation of any candidate.
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Upon the recommendation of the Grand Secretary it was decided to invite the Secretaries of the subordinate lodges â&#x20AC;˘ to attend the next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge, their mileage to be paid, and an additional sum of $3.00 allowed for expenses. An assessment of ten cents per member was levied to be credited to the W a r Eelief Fund, and t h e General Regulations were amended raising the minimum amount chargeable for the degrees from twenty to thirty dollars. The "Masonic Service Association" received attention at the hands of a special committee, and their report so clearly reflects the attitude taken by the Grand Lodge of Kansas on propositions of this kind t h a t we take the liberty of quoting the report in full: The undersigned Special Committee, to which was referred so much ol the Grand Secretary's Report a s relates to the proposed Masonic Service Association, would report t h a t because of the importance of the matter involved, we have not only given to the subject the careful consideration of ourselves, b u t have called into conference the Jurisprudence Committee t h a t we might have the benefit of its Masonic wisdom and lore. The conclusions reached were concurred in by all the members of the Jurisprudence Committee who wore able to meet with us. As appears from the report of the Grand Secretary, a conference of Grand Masters and other representatives of some twenty-two Grand Jurisdictions of the United States w a s held a t Cedar Rapids, Iowa, November 26 to 28 last, under a call issued by Grand Master SCHOONOVER of Iowa, on November 1, 1918. The primary purpose of this call, as indicated therein, was to provide some â&#x20AC;˘ effective means for united Masonic activities among and for our soldiers abroad. When the call was Issued, the w a r was still on ; when the time for the meeting arrived, the w a r had ended by the practical surrender of the Huns and their allies. Notwithstanding the fact that the emergency which would have juf:titled the proposed action, if necessary a t all, had passed, the representatives assembled, adopted a tentative constitution to which the various Grand Lodges have been invited to give their assent, and assume the lesponsibilities and share- in the benefits arising therefrom. I t is said by Bro. SCHOONOVER that sixteen out of the eighteen Grand Lodges which have met since t h a t time, have joined the organization. The Question is now, shall Indiana approve this constitution and unite with this organization? Although the conference w a s called to provide for work among, and for the soldiers, the objects set forth in the proposed constitution are much broader and far-reaching. They are thus expressed: "The object of the Association shall be the Service of Mankind tlirough education, enlightenment, financial relief and Masonic visitation, particularly in times of disaster and distress, whether caused by war, pestilence, famine, fire, fiood, earthquake or other calamity; and presently and immediately ministering to, cherishing, comforting and relieving the members of the fraternity, their dependents and others engaged in the United States forces, in the present g r e a t war, wherever they may be stationed and upon whatever duties engaged in the service." A little consideration will quickly develop the fact that under these objects thus stated, an almost unlimited field of activities is opened up. "The Service of Mankind through education, enlightenment, financial
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relief and Masonic visitation"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;under such a n avowed object, there would be practically no limit to the activities in which the organization may engage. We have very great respect for the opinions of the Brethren who formulated the plan or have since approved it. Nevertheless, it is the belief of your committee that the W a r Emergency which alone could have justified the call for such an organization has passed. The w a r is over. The boys are coming home a t the rate of nearly 300,000 a month. The first meeting of the proposed Association is called for November 11, 1919. Unless there be an unexpected upheaval, substantially all our soldiers will have returned before the time for this first meeting arrives. With the passing of the emergency there h a s passed also whatever need for such organization may have arisen from the emergency. So far as concerns great disasters, such as floods, fires or earthquakes, the individual Grand Lodges have ever been ready and willing to respond liberally and generously, and more promptly in our opinion tlian could be done under the machinery proposed by this organization. Therefore, for these purposes there is no real need for this new machinery. So far as the general education, enlightenment and uplift of the world is concerned, we believe Masonry as now constituted, is doing its full part as an agency for good in the world, in upbuilding the character of its members, in helping to make real men of them who are now doing men's work in all the activities of the world which make for its betterment. Notwithstanding the eloquent lamentations over the failure of Masonry to do its part in this great war crisis, we say frankly we are not convinced that Masonry has proved recreant to the great trust imposed upon it, nor to the great obligations which it owes to the world and to this land of ours in which it has so wondrously prospered. We believe Masonry has now, as ever, been faithful to the great principles of loyalty and brotherhood upon which it is founded, both as individuals and a s organizations. Masonry has been loyal and faithful and during this w a r has maintained the traditions of the past which have given her so strong a hold upon the affections and the esteem not only of her own sons, but of the people at large. Indiana h a s sent to the front more than ten per cent, of all the 90,000 Masons, old and young, who are within her borders. Her sons have freely laid their lives upon the altar of their country's cause. She stands both willing and prepared to care for and cherish all these sons of Columbia upon their return and to see that neither they, nor their loved ones, lack for comfort, sympathy or support. Nor h a s she in her labors been confined to her own sons. In every war activity she has done her full share, and Masons have given of their time and their money and their lives without stint. That neither her own sons nor. their neighbors believe she has been lacking is attested by the fact that more men are knocking at her doors for admission now than ever before in her history, and from no class of men comes there a greater proportion than from the returned soldiers who were not Masons when they went "over there." We do not believe that our sister jurisdictions have fallen short of Indiana in this great work, but we do believe that Masonry as a whole h a s quietly, steadily, modestly and unostentatiously gone forward, abounding in good works and serving well the nation, both by her acts and influence.
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We are, therefore, of the opinion that it Is not now desirable that this Grand Lodge should join the proposed organization. If there should bo a n y unexpected developments in the future, which call for emergency work a t home, or abroad, the Grand Master of Indiana is now fully empowered by authority vested in him by the action of this Grand Lodge a t its last session, to co-operate with a n y other agencies that may be found desirable, and the funds are placed a t his command which will enable him t o do Indiana's full •share. We, therefore, recommend that this Grand Lodge do not now join the proposed Association.
Report was adopted. At the time of the flood of 1903 Kansas applied the policy adopted by this Grand Jurisdiction, and which is suggested by the •above report. While offers of assistance were made by other Grand Jurisdictions, we graciously.declined all such courtesies, feeling that the Masons of Kansas would much prefer to take care of the distressed within their own Jurisdiction. M.'. W . ' . E L M E R F . GAY reviews the proceedings for the Cor-
.respondence Committee, and includes Kansas for 1919. Our report on French Masonry is liberally quoted, and the.introduction to our report on correspondence, reporting the death of M.'. W.'- Companion MILLER is copied in full. CHARLES J. ORBISON, M . ' . W.'.. Grand.Master, Indianapolis. CALVIN W . PRATHER, R - ' - W-'. Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. E L M E R F . GAY, P.". G.'. M.'. Correspondent, Indianapolis.
Next annual, Indianapolis, May 25, 1920.
IOWA—191i9. Lodges, 532; members, 62,472; net gain, 2,964. Cedar Rapids, J u n e 10, 1919.
GEORGE L. SCHOONOVER, M . ' .
W-'. Grand Master. The Grand Master presented an unusually lengthy address, and gives an extended account of the Masonic Service Association. He makes a number of recommendations, among which is the adoption of a District system, similar to t h a t in operation in this Jurisdiction. The Jurisprudence Committee reported adversely on the recommendation of the Grand Master that courtesy degrees be conferred for other Grand Jurisdictions without. cost. , His recommendation on the adoption of the "Lewis Doctrine" also met its Waterloo a t the hands of the - Committee. .. , The minimuni fees for the degrees was increased from §30.00 to $40.00. Charters were granted three new lodges, as follows: Liberty Lodge No. 623, Kanawha; Martin Lodge- No. 624, Waterloo, and Rainbow Lodge No. 625, Manly. ..
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M.". W-'. GEORGE L . SCHOONOVER was selected as the delegate
of the Grand Lodge of Iowa to attend the Peace Jubilee to be held in London June 24, 1919, and the Grand Master of Minnesota being present addressed the Grand Lodge, stating t h a t M.'^ W-'- Brother SCHOONOVER hadLatee been selected by the Grand Lodge of Minnesota as their representative to the Jubilee. A Past Grand Master's Jewel was presented to t h e retiring Grand Master, who in turn presented to the newly installed Grand Master the signet ring, known as the "Hutchinson Succession." Committees were appointed, and Grand Lodge closed. The Correspondence Report is by M.'. W-'- Louis BLOCK, and as usual is an unusual document in the sense of its excellence. His comments a r e for the most part complimentary, and he only disagrees with us in one or two minor instances. Over five pages are given to a review of Kansas for 1919, and in view of the meagre review which we are. presenting of Iowa, occasioned by lack of time and space, we feel that we have received the best of the trade. W I L L I A M A. WESTFALL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Mason City. N E W T O N E . PARVIN, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. LOUIS BLOCK, P.". G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Davenport.
Next annual. F t . Dodge, June 8, 1920.
IRELAND—1918. Dublin, December 27, 1918. The Grand Master, T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE was unable t o
be present, he however, sent a letter extending his greetings to the • Brethren, which was read by the Deputy Grand Secretary. The Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W-'- Sir CHARLES A. CAMERON,
addressed the Grand Lodge, and his remarks are of unusual interest, particularly his statements relative to the various European powers, and his opinion as to the distribution of power and territory when the reorganization is effected by t h e Peace Conference. We take the following opening paragraph from the Deputy Grand Secretary's report: With the long cherished hope o£ a satisfactory and victorious peace about to be realized in the near future, it is gratifying to reflect that the past four years of strenuous warfare, proved to be the most prosperous in the- history of Irish Freemasonry. At no period did so many new Members join the Order, and never before h a s the financial position of Grand Lodge been in. so flourishing a state. I t would almost appear as if the discord in the outside world made the harmony which prevails in our lodges the more remarkable and attractive to prospective candidates.
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He s t a t e s two "Regimental Lodges" are still out a t the Western front, "and they carried on their Masonic work during almost the entire period of t h e warâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sometimes under particularly trying circumstances." In the following we find another echo of the war, and evidence of the fraternal spirit of our Irish Brethren. The sinking-of the Mail Steamer "Leinster" by enemy submarine, In October, left more than one Masonic home desolate. Amongst other victims w a s a member of the Corinthian Lodge of Concord, Massachusi'.tts, who w a s temporarily visiting this country and returning to England b y the ill-fated mail b o a t Enquiries regarding him were received from the W. M. of the Lodge, and I had the melancholy satisfaction of setting the minds of his American Brethren a t rest respecting his fate, having ascertained that his body had been recovered and buried in Grangegorman Cemetery, close to Dublin. We note from the proceedings thirteen new lodges were chartered during the year. The following reference is made to the death of R-'- W-'. Bro. RICHARD W H A R T O N :
In the first week of the year there passed away an old and esteemed member in the person of R. W. RICHARD WHARTON, who was initiated In Lodge 77, Newry in 1867. Five years afterwards he was one of the brethren who applied for a W a r r a n t to establish the "Excelsior" Lodge, No. 232, Dublin, of which he was subsequently a t different periods the Treasurer and Secretary. He represented for some years the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and up to the last took a keen interest, not only in the affairs of his own lodge but also in every movement that had for Its object the w^eifare of the Order. The Deputy Grand Master's address includes a statement relative to the recommendation for appointment of R.'. W.'. ARTHUR W I L L I A M S O N a s the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is indicated by the following s t a t e m e n t : The p a s t year h a s been a most prosperous one in the Order, in fact there is every prospect of its proving a record year in regard to receipts from all sources, but especially from fees received from new candidates. The R t . Hon. T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Rt. Hon. LORD P L U N K E T , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary. H. E . FLAVELLE, R . ' . W - " . Deputy Grand Secretary, Dublin.
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KENTUCKY—1918. Lodges, 594; members, 49,071; net gain, 3,025. Louisville, December 10, 1918.
EARL W . WEATHERS, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The portrait of Grand Master Weathers shown in the Uniform of the United States Army appears in the proceedings, and we note from his biographical sketch he was bom in 1882,—Grand Master while thirty-six years of age, which is an unusual record. We note, one of the first acts recorded in his address was to recommend an increase in the salary of the Grand Secretary, from' $1500 to $2500, stating'"No man can live in the city of Louisville as our Grand Secretary must and should live, on a salary of $1500 a year; it is too small, and in my judgment should be raised to an amount in keeping with the dignity of the position, " I t is gratifying to note the Grand Lodge appreciated the importance of the position and the duties required of their Grand Secretary by adopting the recommendation. An appropriation of $2000 was made for the George Washington Memorial Association, to be paid $1,000 annually. Owing to military service the Grand Master was required to be absent from the state a part of the time, and the Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W-'- W M . CARSON BLACK presented a report of his
official acts while Acting Grand Master. Owing to the influenza epidemic he issued an order postponing the Annual Communication from October until December. ' He commissioned Bro. FRED W . HARDWICK to represent the Grand Lodge a t the Cedar Rapids conference of Grand Masters, "With plenipotentiary powers leading to a good time and fraternal co-operation a t his own joyful expense." Under this subject he states further: This Grand Lodge, a t its last Annual Communication, appropriated ?riOO to the Louisville Fraternal Committee of W a r Recreation Board with practically the very purpose which the Grand Master of Iowa had in mind. Under the leadership of Brother HARDWICK, it was most happily and satisfactorily spent, and again the Grand Lodge of Kentucky took the lead In the welfare of those in whom we are most interested and whose cause we ever cherish.
A "Committee on Masonic Unity" presented a report occupying approximately thirty pages of the printed proceedings, the object of such committee being explained in part in the following quotations from their report: The Commission on Masonic Unity is charged with the duty of investigating and inquiring into the character and status of the government and organization of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons throughout the globe, including also an investigation of the rites and ceremonies
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there practiced, with especial relation to the ceremonies of the symbolic degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason as conducted In the United States. • • •. v». I t is expressly declared t h a t the appointment of the Commission on Masonic Unity is for the sole purpose of producing a unity of purpose, aims, fraternal relations and essential procedure in Masonic matters among the several Masonic governments of the world, and does not refer to a unity in or exchange of form of organization or government of any body of Masons, nor to a centralization of government or authority in any body. T o r e m o v e any e x i s t i n g s u s p i c i o n s t h e following p a r a g r a p h is encouraging: And, lest the usefulness .of the commission be impaired, through a misunderstanding of the possible motives of the Grand Lodge, it was "expressly declared" that the purpose in creating the commission had no reference to a centralization of Masonic government through a General Grand Lodge nor to any change in the form of government or powers of a n y Masonic body, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky being, in fact, upon record numerous times in the past as opposed to the General Grand Lodge movement.
Owing to the similarity of purpose desired to be accomplished by "Committee on Masonic Unity" and the "International Bureau for Masonic Affairs" of Berne, Switzerland, it was recommended they "join hands" with the International Bureau, and an appropriation for t h a t purpose was therefore made. Here is real Masonic service: The Fraternal Committee of" Camp Zachary Taylor presented a report of their activities, stating their "efforts were directed toward entertaining and assisting those who desired to receive the degrees." • These were looked up, lectured and directed to some of the Louisville lodges where the degrees were conferred on them; 2000 bronze medallions were distributed among the soldier Masons without cost to them; the sick and injured were looked up in response to telegrams from anxious fathers and mothers during the influenza epidemic, and a t other times, and other services of like character rendered. Owing to the crowded condition of the Masonic Widows and, Orphans' Home and Infirmary, Louisville, the following Resolution was adopted: •Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the Grand Master -to devise • plans and carry on a campaign for the purpose of raising one million dollars, t o . b e paid in not exceeding ten equal installments, and when sufficient money has been subscribed the Board of Directors of the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home then in office will select plans and specifications, which they will present to the Grand Lodge for its approval or rejection.
A-resolution claiming the Grand Lodge had acted "under the influence of sentiment engendered by the w a r " in recogfnizing the Grand Orient of Prance, was presented recommending the action
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taken in extending fraternal recognition be rescinded. The resolution was referred to the Commission on Masonic Research, but we are unable to find what action was taken by that Commission. M.'. W-". W I L L I A M W . CLARKE, presents the "Report of Com-
mittee on Proceedings of Grand Lodges," reviewing Kansas for 1918, quoting liberally from the Grand Master's address, and Brother KEENE'S Oration. W M . CARSON BLACK, M - ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Barbourville. DAVE JACKSON, R-". W.'- Grand Secretary, Louisville. W M . W . CLARKE, P-'. G-'- M.'. Reporter, Owensboro.
Next annual, Louisville, October 21, 1919.
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 233; members, 20,588; net gain, 1,144. New Orleans, February 3, 1919.
GEORGE A. TREADWELL, M-",.
W-'. Grand Master. The dispensation issued Liberty Lodge U. D., at Alexandria, which was empowered to do courtesy work only in order to assist Oliver Lodge No. 84 in the enormous amount of work entailed by the gathering of soldiers a t Camp Beauregard, was recalled by Grand Lodge. The Grand Master investigated conditions and the Lodges located near the camp were authorized to proceed as follows: I issued a dispensation permitting Oliver Lodge and Curtis T. Hines Lodge to initiate, pass and raise as many candidates at one and tlie same time a s could be conveniently and properly handled, to confer the second section of the M. M. Degree, when more than one Fellow Craft was raised by the lodge a t the same communication, upon all the candidates but the last in a summary manner, so-called, and to confer more than one degree upon candidates a t one and the same communication, all the aVove to apply to work for other Lodges only.
Dispensations were also issued waiving time before spreading the ballot and permitting the conferring of the three Degrees at one communication, also waiving the lectures, in cases where the petitioner was leaving to enter military service. We are gratified to. note Louisiana is another Grand Jurisdiction which has increased the salary of the Grand Secretary. The Grand Master's decision with reference to jurisdiction over candidates who had received one or more degrees, and then either entered or left the grand jurisdiction, did not meet with the approval of the Jurisprudence Committee. Under their ruling Louisiana . acquires jurisdiction over the candidate when he becomes a bona fide resident of that state regardless of whether or not he has petitioned a lodge in some other Grand Jurisdiction and received a p a r t of the degrees.. The Committee's ruling is a s follows: The Grand Lodge ot'Louisiana holds that it has exclusive jurisdiction over bona fide residents of the State of Louisiana, and when any such
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who have received any of the Degrees of Masonry depart permanently from the State, it claims no jurisdiction over them; and on the otlier hand, considers that a n y citizen coming- to this State, no matter from where, and under what conditions, who h a s acquired a residence and general qualiflcations required for membership in our Lodges, he falls within our jurisdiction without regard t o w h a t the laws, or usages o f tho jurisdiction from which he hails m a y be in this respect, is in full, force and effect and t h a t previous edicts in conflict therewith are repealed and no longer In force.
Seven new lodges were granted charters, as follows: Sikes Lodge No. 371, Sikes. Baton Rouge Lodge No. 372, Baton Rouge. Level Lodge No. 373, New Orleans. Ionic Lodge No. 374, New Orleans. , Trinity Lodge No. 375, New Orleans. Albert Pike Lodge No. 376, New Orleans; Alfred W. Cheesman Lodge No. 377, F a l . The Correspondence Committee stated that the Grand Lodge of Vera Cruz was in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, but for some unaccountable reason the name of t h a t Grand Lodge had been omitted for a number of years from the list of recognized Grand Lodges, and recommended it be, restored to the list. His recommendation was adopted. W.'. H E R M A N C. D U N C A N , Correspondent reviews the proceed-
ings of other Grand Jurisdictions, according Kansas for 1918 brief .mention. He states t h a t Yucatan requested recognition, and the committee had written for more information before submitting any recommendation. How^ever, this was evidently received a t a later date, as we find in the journal of the proceedings a recommendation t h a t recognition be extended and an exchange of representatives authorized. The recommendation was adopted. The following with reference to the Grand Orient of Belgium and the Grand Lodge of Queensland, is. offered as a Conclusion to the Correspondence Committee's report, and is also presented in the printed journal: Resolved, That the Grand Orient of Belgium be and is hereby reco ^ l z e d , and an intercliange of representatives is authorized. Resolved, That the Grand Dodge of Queensland be and is hereby recognized, a n d an interchange of representatives is authorized.
Action thereon was "deferred until tomorrow evening" but we are unable to find in t h e proceedings what action was taken. RUDOLPH KRAUSE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Lake Charles. J O H N A. DA VILLA, R . ' . W.".'Grand Secretary, New Orleans. H E R M A N C . DUNCAN, Correspondent, Alexandria.
Next annual. New Orleans, February 2, 1920.
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MAINE—1919. Lodges, 206; members, 33,386; net gain, 933. Portland, May 6, 1919. • EDWARD W . W H E E L E R , Deputy Grand
Master as Grand Master. The Grand Master, M.'. W.'. SILAS B . ADAMS, and the Grand
Representative of Kansas, were absent, the former owing to serious illness. It was ordered that the Address of the Grand Master, when prepared, be incorporated into the records of the Annual Communication. The address, therefore, appears in the printed volume, and is short, covering only matters of local interest. The salary of the Grand Lecturer was increased from $25 to $100. The report of the Grand Secretary shows that the net gain in membership is the largest in the history of the Grand Lodge, and that "war conditions were largely responsible for this." The majority and minority reports of the special committee appointed last year to give consideration to the Grand Orient of France are included in the printed proceedings. The record states, the reports "having been distributed a t the morning session, Bro. ALBRO E . CHASE, for the committee, moved t h a t both the majority and minority reports be accepted and made a part of the records." The former is against, and the latter for, recognition. The following resolution was adopted, and on motion was made a Standing Regulation: Resolved, That smoking, or the appearance of smoking, in the lodge hall, or in the preparation room, when in use for the preparation of candidates, in this Grand Jurisdictioi), is hereby forbidden. Violation of this regulation shall be considered a Masonic misdemeanor.
The Correspondence Report is prepared by M-". W-". ALBRO E . CHASE, Kansas for 1919 appearing in the report. Our report on French Masonry is generously quoted, and reference is made to the death of M.'. W-'. Bro. MILLER. SILAS B . ADAMS, M.". W - ' . Grand Master, Portland CHARLES B . DAVIS, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Portland. ALBRO E . CHASE, P - ' - G-'- M . ' . Correspondent, Portland.
Next annual, Portland, May 4, 1920.
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MANITOBA—1919. Lodges, 79; members, 7,881; net gain, 281. Winnipeg, July 9, 1919.
M.'. W.'- Bro. EDWARD T . GREENWAY,
Grand Master. In the opening of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master was commended and his action confirmed in the matter of postponing the Annual Communication from June 11, 1919, to .July 9, 1919. The Grand Master, in the opening of his address, refers in most touching manner to the late war and pays a fitting tribute to the part taken in the same by Canada. His address is one which is worthy of reproduction in this report, but the limitation of space will not permit of this being done. We cannot refrain from complimenting him on his reference to the importance of the Master of a Masonic Lodge in making it a success Or failure. In this connection he says: "The practice of electing a brother to the ruling office of the lodge merely because he has filled a junior chair is an unhealthy one." The writer of this report has endeavored to impress upon our membership for many years that it is not a question of "advancement" when selecting a brother as Master of a Symbolic Lodge, but one of his fitness for the position. It is too often the case that brethren are advanced to the office of Master because of the custom followed in theiir Lodge and in a great many such cases it is not for the best interests of the Craft. I t is not expected that every member is qualified to make a good Master and therefore the Lodge should look well to its selection of one for this important position. The Grand Master also refers to an important matter which is being urged in our own jurisdiction—that of keeping a local history of each and every Lodge. There a r e many other valuable and important matters dealt with in his address but the "statute of limitations" will not permit. Each of the District Deputy Grand Masters presented an interesting and complete report of the affairs in their particular district. The Grand Secretary submits a brief but very complete report, leaving the financial portion to be exhibited in the report of the Grand Treasurer. ALEXANDER MCINTYRE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Winnipeg. JAMES A. OVAS, Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. A. L. CROSSIN, Correspondent, Winnipeg. Next annual, Winnipeg, June 9, 1920.
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MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 116; members, 19,420; net gain, 931. The Masons of Maryland, and the fraternity throughout the world, lost one of their most distinguished members on February 3, 1918, through the death of M.". W.'. Grand Master, General THOMAS J . SHHYOCK, Grand Master of Maryland for over thirtytwo years. The love, honor and esteem in which he was held by the members of his own Grand Lodge is reflected in the annual proceedings of 1918. His portrait appears in the volume as the frontispiece, followed by the official announcement of his death, and brief biographical and Masonic sketch, prepared by the Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W-'- CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . Report is made of the
Special Communication of the Grand Lodge held February 6, 1918 at Baltimore, for the purpose of conducting the funeral services, and on March 12, 1918, at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore, memorial services were held by Grand Lodge, during which a Lodge of Sorrow was conducted. ' A number of speakers were introduced who spoke in glowing terms paying tribute to the memory of their departed Brother, whose loss is keenly felt by all Masons, but intimately so by the Masons of Maryland. We quote the Deputy Grand Master: "Our late Grand Master erected his own monument in the magnificent Temple of the Fraternity." Semi-Annual Communication, Baltimore May 14, 1918. CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
The sum of $1000 was donated to the American Red Cross Society, $100 per annum for the period of the w a r was donated Edouard Quartier la Tente to be used for charitable purposes in connection with war sufferers, and $500 was donated to the United Patriotic Home for Orphans and Homeless Children of Baltimore. Annual Communication, Baltimore, November 19, 1918. CHARLES C. HOMER, J R . , M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master.
From the Grand Master's address we note' a special committee was appointed to consider the setting aside of a standing regulation wherein recognition was refused the Grand Orient and Grand Lodge of France. The committee stated "they do not consider it wise to modify the restriction now in force," and the Grand Master, referring to the report of the Committee, s t a t e s : As this report was so unequivocal and as I, and I am satisfied this Grand Lodge a s well, have complete confidence in the wisdom, knowledge and ability of the brethren who signed the above report, you will aipreciate t h a t no action looking to the recognition of the French Jurisdiction could be taken or even contemplated by nie.
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Section 4, Article 27 of the Constitution was amended to read as follows: SECTION 4. Each Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge, a t every stated communication thereof, five dollars for. each Mason initiated outside of the City ot Baltimore, and seven dollars for each Mason initiated in Baltimore; and for semi-annual dues, seventy-five cents for each member of a Lodge outside of said city, and one dollar and ten cents for each member of a Lodge in said city, provided that no Lodge shall be charged any dues for clergymen, from whom no dues or initiation fees shall have been received. -
The Correspondence Report is by R.'. W.'. H E N R Y
BRANCH,
who includes a review of Kansas for 1918. CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . , M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Baltimore. GEORGE COOK, R - ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Baltimore H E N R Y BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
• Next semi-annual, Baltimore, May 13, 1919. Next annual, Baltimore, November 18, 1919.
MASSACHUSETTS—1918. Lodges, 269; members, 78,282; net gain, 2,597. At the Quarterly Communication held at Boston December 11, 1918, M.'. W-'. LEON M . ABBOTT, Grand Master, delivered his an-
nual address. A number of Special Communications of Grand Lodge were held, the one on December 10 a t Uxbridge being of unusual interest, when the Grand Lodge assisted in celebrating the Hundredth Anniversary of Solomon's Temple Lodge. The printed volume is one continuous round of historical record of things national and Masonic, the subjects presented varying greatly from that found in the average "Proceedings." The more intimate character of some of the figures of historical fame revealed in the articles presented make exceptionally interesting and instructive reading; The portrait frontispiece is a likeness of Brother T H E O DORE ROOSEVELT, and the volume contains numerous other illustra-
tions, including a picture of the Tomb of Lafayette. In his address the Grand Master refers to the Grand Lodge of France, and we quote a part of his remarks relating thereto: I need not again go into the reasons for our refusal of recogmition other than to state that we do not see our way clear to recognize as Masonic a n y organization that does not hold to the Landmarks of the Institution. Any Grand Jurisdiction which does not require of i t s initiates an acknowledgment of their belief or trust in God in any obligation or ceremonies of initiation is outside the pale of our Masonic acquaintance. Take a^vay from our own ceremonies the repeated ac-
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knowledgment of our reliance upon a Supreme Being and you remove the corner-stone of our Masonic building. If our Brotherhood is not based upon the Fatherhood of God, then I have but little confidence in its continued existence and beneficent influence. Any system of morals that does not have divine authority and ancestry possesses within itself the germs of decay. To us the end, the aim, the goal, the all-inclusive of Masonic teaching is "glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men." That man is still in Masonic darkness who h a s no religious faith or who does not accept the Sacred Book of his religion as the great light in Masonry directing his paths to the temple of happiness and pointing out to him the whole duty of man.
We note the Masons stationed a t Camp Devens were prepared to buy a building for use as a club house, but owing to the objection of the Commanding Officer the project had to be abandoned. The contributions to the "War Relief Fund" a t the time the books were closed a t the end of the fiscal year amounted to $133,232.38. Of this amount $90,000 has been invested in Liberty Bonds, and the Committee voted to invest an additional $30,000 in United States Treasury 4 % % certificates. Regarding the Canal Zone Lodges, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, we note the following: Freemasonry in the Canal Zone is in a flourishing condition. While Army Lodge h a s necessarily been somewhat affected by w a r conditions, nevertheless the returns of all the Lodges show activity, prosperity, and progress. I have within a few days signed a Dispensation for the establishment of a new^ Lodge to be known as Sibert Lodge to meet a t Gatun, this being the sixth Lodge to be established in the Canal Zone.
The Grand Constitutions were revised by a special committee, and the Constitution as amended and revised was adopted, and a copy included in the printed volume. At the Stated Communication held a t Boston December 27, the newly elected Grand Officers were installed and the annual celebration of the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist was held. At the "Grand Feast" the menu card bore upon its first page a portrait of Brother J O H N J. P E R S H I N G , Commander of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces. A number of distinguished speakers were introduced a t the Feast, and we regret that lack of space will not permit us to make extended quotations from some of the addresses for the benefit of our readers, as we thoroughly enjoyed them, and would like to pass around the literary portion of the feast for their benefit. LEON M . ABBOTT, M . ' - W.'- Grand Master, Brookline. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary,
Cambridge.
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MEXICO—(York Grand Lodge)—1919. Lodges, 1 5 ; members, 1018; net loss, 15. City of Mexico, April 17, 1919.
S T E P H E N MOTTA, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Mexico is an unusually small volume, but is full of things of interest. With the- present political condition in Mexico, and considering the isolated location of. some of the Lodges, our Mexico Brethren are to be commended for their perseverance and enthusiasm. In his address the Grand Master i-efers to the subject of recognition, and states a communication will be prepared and sent other Grand Jurisdictions with the hope t h a t a better understanding may be had regarding the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. He recommended that only English speaking lodges be chartered, and his recommendation w^as adopted. The position taken by the Grand Lodge with reference to other Grand Lodges establishing subordinate Lodges within the jurisdiction of the York Grand Lodge is interesting, and we quote in full that portion of his address: I a m of the opinion t h a t we should so legislate that under no consideration do we admit any other than English speaking Lodges into our membership. On the other hand nationals of any language other tlian English wishing t o start a lodge in this country may apply to the Grand Lodge of their native country for a charter, and work under that body and in their native language, and let it be resolved that the granting- of such charter by any Grand Lodge with which we are in fraternal relationship will not be considered by us a s an invasion of jurisdiction. In so much that we a s American citizens and British subjects adhere strictly to the York Rite and English language, this legislation is not meant to Interfere with the application of any native of any country, when the ai>plicant thoroughly understands the English language and wishes to make application for membership in any lodge of this jurisdiction.
Eagle Lodge U. D., located at Minatitlan, Vera Cruz, was granted a charter.. The lodge is located on the grounds of the refinery of the Aguila Oil Co., and the membership was mainly recruited from the officials and employes of that Company. The Grand Master states, "the greatest obstacle we had to overcome was to secure a suitable place of meeting." However, the oil company turned over to the brethren a building which was inade into suitable quarters for the lodge. The Committee, in granting the charter said, "The need for fraternal gatherings and helpful association in any isolated tropical district is so well known t h a t your Committee feels that Masonry would be complying with its duty in granting Eagle Lodge a formal charter." Quite a difference from conditions surrounding the establishment of some of our city lodges, and shows something more than mere watch-charm Masonry.
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M.'. W-'. Bro. W A Y N E A. W H I T E submits the correspondence
report, and accords Kansas for 1918 courteous attention. We note with regret that M.'. W-'- Brother W H I T E was compelled, to leave Mexico owing to the condition of his health. As he was both Grand Secretary and Correspondent his absence will be greatly felt bjr the members of Grand Lodge. Here's hoping New Mexico will do the business, Brother W H I T E . STEPHEN MOTTA, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, City of Mexico. CASSIUS C . S H A N K S , R-'- W - ' - Grand Secretary, City of Mexico. Next annual. City of Mexico, April 1, 1920.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 439; members, 96,403; net gain, 4,606. Kalamazoo, May
27, 1919.
H U G H A. MCPHERSON-, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master's address covers the usual subjects of dispensations issued, official visits, etc. Considerable space is given to the Masonic Service Association, and war work activities. The address is well written, full of patriotism, but contains little of general interest. The Grand Secretary presented his usual excellent report, and reports three Lodges granted Dispensations, and one surrendered its charter. The Grand Lodge Regulations were amended to provide t h a t separate ballot must be taken on all petitions for initiation and membership, but a collective ballot may be taken on application for advancement. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were delegated to represent the Grand Lodge of Michigan a t the Jubilee Celebration to be held in London by the Grand Lodge of England. The Masonic Service Association received the approval of the Grand Lodge, and the Constitution of the Association was adopted. The Proceedings contain an honor roll, the pages being beautifully decorated in colors, and conveying the information that six thousand six hundred and twenty Masons of Michigan were in the service. M.'- W-'. Lou B. WiNSOR vsrrites the Report on Correspondence. His review of Kansas for 1919 contains over five pages quoted from our report on French Masonry, and we appreciate the compliment. CHARLES B . EDDY, M . ' - W - ' . Grand Master, Grand Rapids. Lou B. WiNSOR, P ' - G ' - M.'. R.'. W.". Grand Secretary and Correspondent. Next annual, Saginaw, May 25, 1920.
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MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 271; members, 30,976; net gain, 1552. St. Paul, January 15, 1919.
W I L L I A M N . KENDRICK, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. In his address the Grand Master states he received a number of requests for dispensations to receive petitions and ballot on same the same day, and others to make Masons "at sight," all of which were refused. He says: In all of these cases I adopted the policy of requiring all petitions to take the regular course and then if the elected petitioner was unable to obtain his degrees a t home to approve a request from the Lodge to have his degrees conferred wherever he was stationed.
A number of Minnesota Masons stationed at Camp Cody requested a dispensation for a "traveling army lodge," but this also, and wisely, was refused. Nearly three pages of the Address plead for leniency in the matter of "Physical Qualifications," and the Grand Master recommended the following amendment to their Laws: "A man to be eligible for the degrees must be able to conform to all tlie ceremonies required in the work and practice of Masonry. The substitution of artificial parts or lirnbs for portion of his natural person sliall not be a bar, provided such a r e the practical control of the petitioner. Deformities or blemishes of the natural person may or not be disqualifications depending on the nature and extent of the same.
The subject was referred to a special committee, and finally the Jurisprudence Committee, who determined when a limb is not a limb, or the reverse, by tacking the following amendment to the Constitution: Provided that the possession of an artificial limb or part, under the practical control of the candidate, shall not be considered a dismemberment.
A contribution of $1500 was forwarded the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of France for use in connection with relief work being carried on among the Masons by that Grand Body. Considerable space is devoted to French Masonry and the Grand Orient of Italy by the Grand Master in his address, and the question of recognition was referred to a special committee, with the result recognition was extended the Grand Orient of France, the Grand. Lodge of France and the Grand Orient of Italy. A charter was granted one new lodge, Braham Lodge, a t Braham, and the dispensation of Clover Leaf Lodge a t Pine River continued for another year.
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The Oration by Grand Orator JACOB N . N I C H O L S E N is patriotic,
well written, and extremely interesting, and we regret t h a t space will not permit making extended quotations therefrom. The Correspondence Report is by IRVING TODD, who reviews
Kansas for 1918. lowing :
At the conclusion of his report we note the fol-
The entrance of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts into the Isthmus of P a n a m a marks a new era so far a s the Western Hemisphere is concerned, with an effect upon Freemasonry t h a t can hardly be determined a t the present writing. The brethren of that jurisdiction saw the opportunity, and immediately availed themselves of the great addition to their field of labor. That it is legitimate cannot be successfully questioned, t u t that it was just the right thing to do is a question open to the future. Right now it savors somewhat of Scottish thrift, of which we have had several notable examples in the past, and are not particularly anxious for more of them.
We can see no serious objection to the action of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and believe the best interests of the Fraternity in the Canal Zone will be served until such time as they have reached sufficient strength to withdraw from the protection of the Massachusetts Brethren and form a Grand Lodge of their own. GEORGE M . STOWE, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, .Wadena. J O H N F I S H E L , R . ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD, Correspondent, Hastings.
Next annual, St. Paul, January 21, 1920.
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 372; members 21,743; net gain, 968. Meridian, February 25, 1919.
W. LAURENCE W I L S O N , M . ' .
W.'. Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master is short, and confined almost exclusively to matters of local interest. He states 522 dispensations were issued to ballot out of time and confer degrees on ac-. count of military service, and under the subject of Dispensations Refused states: "I refused dispensations to Hattiesburg Lodge, 397, to receive petitions of soldiers from other Grand Jurisdictions sojourning a t Camp Shelby. I ruled that their home Lodges had jurisdiction over them." This is in accord with the position assumed by the majority of Grand Lodges, but directly opposite to that taken by the Grand Lodge of New York, whose action presents opportunities for serious complications.
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February
The following ruling b y t h e Jurisprudence Committee is interesting: QUESTION. If a man is a good man in every respect, b u t cannot read and w^rite, does that b a r him from being made a Mason? ANSWER. A man who can neither read nor write cannot be made a Mason: See Digest, page 1178. Masonry means infinitely more to the individual than the mere forms and ceremonies incident to the conferring of the degrees; nor does a thorough committal to memory of the ritual, reveal the hidden symbols and teachings of the Institution. These can be comprehended only by Close study,, careful research, and serious and analytical reflection and contemplation. The untiring search for Truth and Light actuates thf> truly progressive devotee of Speculative Masonry. The man who can neither read nor write, would hardly be able to delve beneath the mere outward forms and ceremonies, a n d would thus be deprived of the greatest benefits for himself and could not be a means of edification to others. The following resolution was submitted t o t h e Law Committee, a n d o n m o t i o n w a s a d o p t e d , w i t h t h e f u r t h e r s u g g e s t i o n t h a t t h e inf o r m a t i o n r e q u i r e d a l s o b e included in t h e p e t i t i o n f o r i n i t i a t i o n : Resolved, That the candidate be asked by the Secretary in the .ante-room: Do yoti believe in t h e existence of God? I do. Do you believe in the immortality of the soul? I do. R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of t h e G r a n d L o d g e of L o u i s i a n a w e r e p r e s e n t , a n d c o n f e r r e d w i t h a .special c o m m i t t e e a p p o i n t e d from t h e G r a n d L o d g e of Mississippi w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o t h e Masonic Service A s s o ciation. T h i s C o m m i t t e e p r e s e n t e d a r e p o r t a p p r o v i n g such o r g a n i z a t i o n , a n d p l e d g i n g t h e s u p p o r t , of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Mississippi. T h e following p a r a g r a p h f r o m t h e r e p o r t , however, is alone quoted, a n d i s self e x p l a n a t o r y : Resolved further, That this Grand Dodge hereby places itself on record a s being unalterably opposed to the organization of a General Grand Lodge of the United States, and the delegates appointed to attend these conventions be and a r e hereby instructed to vigirously oppose on the part of this Convention a n y attempt to organize a General, Supreme or National Grand Lodge, or any power by whatever name which will interfere with or exercise a n y authority or control over the rights and privileges or prerogatives of this Grand Lodge. W e g i v e in full t h e R e s o l u t i o n a d o p t e d w i t h r e f e r e n c e t o t h e G r a n d L o d g e of F r a n c e : Resolved, That a special committee of three be appointed by the Gland Master to consider the proposition looking to recognition of the Grand Lodge of F r a n c e ; said committee to thoroughly investigate all tacts relative to the laws and customs of said Grand Lodge, esiSecially as they refer to the Holy Writing, and to report their findings, together with recommendations to the next annual Convocation of the Grand Lodge.
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An Honor Roll of twenty-four pages, all beautifully presented in the National Colors, is included in the printed volume. The most interesting item we find in the transactions of the Grand Lodge, is an amendment to their laws whereby the old bugaboo of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material is annulled. There is no Correspondence Report. L E W I S A. BENOIST, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Natchez. FREDERIC GORDON SPEED, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Vicksburg. GEORGE B . POWER, P.'. G-'. M-'. Correspondent, Jackson.
Next annual, Vicksburg, February 24, 1920.
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 122; members, 12,481; net gain, 1,423. Billings, August 21, 1918. FRANCIS D . JONES, M.". W . ' . Grand Master. The Annual Proceedings for the years 1917 and 1918 were received at the same time, therefore we present herewith a review of the latter year only. The Grand Representative of Kansas, SAMUEL M . N Y E , was present. The Grand Toaster's address contains a report covering the issuance of Letters of Dispensation for the organization of Army Lodge No. 1, U. D. The complete address covers fifty-four pages, and he reports in detail matters requiring his attention during the year. The variety of subjects submitted lead the Committee on Apportionment to suggest a number of Special Committees for reference of the numerous questions involved. Special Committees Nos. 1 to 17 were therefore appointed. A resolution signed by one hundred and thirty-six members of Grand Lodge looking to the recognition of the Grand Orient of France was presented. An amendment was offered that in lieu of recognition Montana Masons while in France be permitted to have Masonic intercourse with the Masons of the allied countries, and visit their Lodges. The entire matter was upon motion "laid upon the table." The Correspondence Committee presented a report, which was adopted, recornmending that recognition of the Grand Lodge of Chile be deferred, and that recognition heretofore extended'to the German Grand Lodges, as follows. Grand Lodges of the Three Globes, Hamburg, Eclectic Union, Royal York, National Grand Lodge of German, and Grand Lodge of Saxony, be revoked.
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February
The proceedings contain a page illustration of the Masonic Medal presented to Montana Masons in war service. At the suggestion of the Grand Secretary it was decided to omit the list of members of subordinate lodges from the printed proceedings during the period of the war. Charters were granted seven new Lodges. As a matter of economy, the office of Grand Lecturer was discontinued "until such time as the condition of our treasury will again warrant the'expenditure." M-*. W-'. H. S. H E F N E R presents the Report on Correspondence, and reviews Kansas for 1918. E R N E S T M . H U T C H I N S O N , M-'- W - ' . Grand Master, Whiteftsh. CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R . , R - ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. H E P N E R , P . ' . G ' . M . ' . Correspondent, Helena.
Next annual. Great Falls, August 20, 1919.
NEBRASKA—1919. Lodges, 275; members, 28,136; net gain, 1,551. Omaha, J u n e 3, 1919.
AMBROSE C. EPPERSON, M . ' . W.'. Grand
Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was present. From the Grand Master's address we take the following regarding concurrent jurisdiction between Grand Jurisdictions: As to jurisdiction over candidates for the degrees of Masonry: The Grand Jurisdictions of Iowa" and South Dakota have passed laws similar to t h e provisions of Section 103 of our Grand Lodge by-laws, but the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas h a s never passed such a reciprocal provision and therefore It is illegal for a Nebraska lodge to accept the petition of a citizen of Kansas although such petitioner resides nearer the Nebraska lodge than a n y other. I have reminded the Grand Master of Kansas of t h e opportunity which his jurisdiction has to reciprocate.
He recommended that Laws regarding physical requirements be modified "inaking eligible to membership those who are now physically disqualified, requiring them to conform to our ancient forms and ceremonies as nearly as their physical condition will permit." I t is gratifying to note the laws were not changed. An appropriation was made to cover the expenses of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to attend the session of the Grand Lodge ,of England commemorative of the end of the World W a r held on June 27, 1919. • The Correspondence Committee does not prepare a review of proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, but a t this Annual Communication a resolution was adopted providing for such a report in
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t h e f u t u r e . T h e C o m m i t t e e , however, s u b m i t t e d a r e p o r t on r e q u e s t s for frate'rnal r e c o g n i t i o n from a n u m b e r of F o r e i g n G r a n d Lodges, a n d u p o n t h e i r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n t h e a p p l i c a t i o n s for r e c o g nition from t h e G r a n d Lodge of F r a n c e , t h e G r a n d O r i e n t of F r a n c e , t h e G r a n d O r i e n t of I t a l y , t h e G r a n d Lodge of I t a l y a n d t h e G r a n d Lodge of S e r v i a w e r e d e f e r r e d " u n t i l t h e y comply w i t h t h e f u n d a m e n t a l r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h i s G r a n d Lodge, b y r e s t o r i n g t h e Bible t o t h e a l t a r a n d r e q u i r i n g of t h e i r m e m b e r s a belief in God." T h e l a w s w e r e a m e n d e d so t h a t one ballot is all t h a t is n o w n e c e s s a r y for t h e t h r e e D e g r e e s , instead of a s e p a r a t e ballot f o r each d e g r e e a s w a s f o r m e r l y r e q u i r e d . W e n o t e w i t h c o n s i d e r a b l e i n t e r e s t t h e adoption of t h e following law, a n d w i t h h o l d c o m m e n t , a l t h o u g h w e c a n n o t r e f r a i n f r o m s t a t i n g t h a t w e feel a w o n d e r f u l o p p o r t u n i t y is p r e s e n t e d for s a y i n g a whole lot on t h e s u b j e c t : SECTION 6 9 - A . Membership in a lodge may be terminated by suspension, expulsion, demission, or death, and in no other way, except that any Master Mason, Fellow Craft Mason, or Entered Apprentice Mason who is in good standing in his lodge, and against whom no charge is preferred nor objection filed' and pending and who desires to withdraw from the Masonic Fraternity on account of religious scruples entertained by himself or by immediate members of his family, or for other satisfactory reasons to be stated in the petition, may petition his lodge to withdraw from the Masonic Fraternity. The petition must be presented at a regular meeting and take the same course of procedure as a petition for initiation, and if it is approved by two-thirds of the members present, thereafter the petitioner's relation to the Masonic Fraternity as far as receiving benefits therefrom, the right of visitation, and any and all other rights are concerned, shall cease and terminate to the same extent as though he had never been a member. One n e w L o d g e w a s c h a r t e r e d , Mizpah Lodge N o . 302. An h o n o r roll is included in t h e proceedings, g i v i n g t h e B r o t h er's n a m e , n a m e of h i s L o d g e , a n d B r a n c h of M i l i t a r y service w i t h which he w a s connected. J O H N J . T O O L E Y , M . " . W - ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , B r o k e n Bow. F R A N C I S E . W H I T E , R'- W . ' - 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 dent, O m a h a . N e x t a n n u a l , O m a h a , J u n e 8, 1920.
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February
NEVADA—1918. Lodges, 2 2 ; members, 2,079; n e t gain, 47. Tonopah, June 1 1 , 1918. T H O M A S LINDSAY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master opens with a few patriotic remarks, following which is a report of his official acts during his year of administration, including a list of requests to confer degrees received and referred, approval of by-laws, appointment of Grand Representatives, visitations, etc. Under visitations it is gratifying to note the Grand Master visited all b u t one of the constituent lodges during the year. . Where a commission cannot be obtained in a Masonic trial the Grand Master provided for a change of venue by recommending the following addition to their laws, which was adopted: lOth. To transfer, upon the request of a Master to whom charges of un-Masonic conduct against a Mason have been presented, the trial of the accused from the lodge having jurisdiction by reason of his membership or residence, t o some other lodge to be named in his order, whenever, for the convenience of witnesses, when a commission cannot be obtained, or for other good cause, such transfer Is, in his judgment, necessa,ry or expedient; and to direct, in such case, t h a t the charges and other order of transfer be transmitted to the Master of the Lodge to which such transfer shall be made; and that such Master, upon, the receipt thereof, shall proceed in the manner and form provided in P a r t VI, Article I I I . The Committee on Legitimacy of Grand Lodges present a report which was adopted, recommending fraternal recognition be extended the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Panama, and the Grand Lodge of France. Owing to lack of information action as to Italian Masonry was deferred. With reference to the Grand Orient of France, the following resolution was presented to Grand Lodge and adopted: Resolved—1. That this Grand Body extends cordial and fraternal greetings to our brother Masons of the Grand Orient of France, assuring them of loving appreciation of the brotherly proffer of service and friendship by the Masonic Bureau for the Allied Armies in France, with headquarters, 16 Rue Cadet, Paris. 2. T h a t the matter of establishing fraternal relations with said Grand Orient of France be deferred until the report of M. W. Brother LiTRTiN R. GiNN, Ambassador to the Masonic Grand Bodies of France, is made to the representative jurisdiction of these United States. 3. T h a t all Nevada Masons in France be given permission to hold Masonic intercourse with the members of the Lodges holding under the Grand Orient of France and to visit such XiOdges, with like reciprocal relations t o the members of the Grand Orient visiting in Nevada, during the present war.'
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Two lodges, Silver Star No. 5 and Escurial Lodge No. 7, were consolidated under the name of Escurial Lodge No. 7 of Virginia City. R.". W-"- EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, Correspondent, Grand Commissioner of Review, he is called in Nevada, reviews Kansas for 1917. Brother VANDERLIETH took issuer with Brother MILLER on some question but the force of our Nevada Brother's argument is lost in stating the Kansas membership is 5,000 instead of over 50,000. WALTER E . PRATT, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Goldfield. EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Reno. Next annual, Reno, June 11, 1919.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 2 3 ; members, 2,078; net loss, 1. Reno, June 11, 1919. WALTER E . PRATT, M.". W - ' - Grand Master. The Grand Master's address is well written, and aside from the fact that he recommends an official receipt for dues with the Grand Secretary's certificate printed on the back thereof, to replace other forms of identification cards, etc., and which is similar to the Kansas custom, little is contained in the report of interest to others than the Nevada Brethren. Grand Master WHERRY of Utah addressed the Grand Lodge on the subject of the Masonic Service Association, and Nevada decided to join the movement. The Committee on Legitimacy of Grand Lodges, made a record for briefness in recognizing the Grand Orient of France, simply stating, "We, your committee, approve the request of the Grand Orient of France for recognition, and recommend an interchange of representatives." They also favored entering into fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of Italy "As soon as this Grand Lodge is advised that its invasion of the jurisdiction of American Grand Lodges has ceased." The Grand Commissioner of Review, V-". W-'. EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, presented the report on Correspondence. His review of Kansas for 1918 is excellent, and is concluded as follows: "We like the make-up and get-up of the volumes from Kansas. They are artistic, but best of all, they come froni a band of willing workers with services for fellow man as the keynote." W M . B . S . PARK, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Las Vegas. EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, V.'. W-'. Grand Secretary and Commissioner of Review, Reno. Next annual, Reno, June 9,1920.
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HAMPSHIRE
February
NEW HAMPSHIRE—1919. Lodges, 80; members, 11,520; net gain, 236. Concord, May 21, 1919.
E U G E N E S . HEAD, M . ' . W - ' . Grand
Master. The address of the Grand Master is short, and made up of . matters of local interest. Considerable space is devoted to reports of the various District Deputy Grand Masters. Upon motion it was decided that the Grand Lodge should become a member of t h e Masonic Service Association, and approved the constitution adopted a t the Cedar Rapids Convention. The following amendment to the Constitution was offered and laid over until the next annual communication: SECTION 105. By t h e ancient regulations, the physical deformity of an individual operates a s a b a r to his admission into the Fraternity. But as this regulation was adopted for the government of the Craft, a t a period when they united the character of operative with that of speculative Masons, this Grand Lodge authorizes such a construction of the regulation as that, when- the deformity of the candidate who wears an artificial appliance, lilce an artificial a r m or leg, is not such as to prevent him from being instructed in the a r t s and mysteries of Freemasonry, and does not amount to an inability honestly to acquire the means of subsistence, the admission will not be an infringement upon the ancient landmarks, but will be consistent with the spirit of our Institution.
An Honor Roll is included in the Proceedings. The Correspondence report by M.'. W.'. HARRY M . C H E N E Y is
a good one and his review of Kansas for 1919 is pleasing. He rer fers to the death of M.'. W-'- Bro. MILLER, and speaks highly of his work as a reviewer. Reference to our report on French Masonry is also made, and we are pleased to note conforms to the attitude taken by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. HARRY G . NOYES, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Gorham. HARRY M . C H E N E Y , R . " . W - ' . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Concord. Next annual. Concord, May 19, 1920.
NEW JERSEY—1919. Lodges, 208; members, 49,788; net gain, 2,307. Trenton, April 16, 1919.
HERBERT C . RORICK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. The Grand Master states that one hundred and sixty-four a p plications were granted, fifteen refused, and eight pending, for permission to receive and act upon petitions of persons having visible physical defects.
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JERSEY
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He states that owing to the large number • of requests from other jurisdictions for courtesy work, and to relieve the lodges in the northern part of the state, Tenafly Lodge U. D., was set to work. The lodge room was also used as a club room, and brethren in service, stationed a t Camp Merritt, were given a hearty welcome. One new Lodge was chartered, located at West New York, to be known as Blue Stone Lodge No. 213. A resolution was adopted providing for the payment of an honorarium of $1000 for R.'. W-'- H E N R Y S . H A I N E S , Grand In-
structor, and who had served in that capacity for the past thirtyfive years, and providing further that a similar honorarium be paid annually so long as he shall hold that office. Another nice little resolution was adopted accepting the invitation of the United Grand Lodge of England for the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to attend the Especial Grand Lodge and other big doings provided by that body on June 27th, 1919. The sum of $5000 was ordered set aside for use by the incoming Grand Master for the benefit of sick and wounded Masons in the camps of New Jersey. I t was resolved, and the resolution adopted, that the usual appropriation of $500 be made to the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and also a special appropriation of $100 be made for translations. The usua,l excellent report will therefore be anticipated for next year. There may be arguments in favor of the following, but we sincerely hope at the next annual • Communication it will be decided that nothing but pure, good old fashioned American talk will be acceptable: A petition, signed by several brethren, requesting that the privilege of using the German language in the ritual be restored to the lodges of the Eleventh Masonic District, was received, and referred to the Committee on Ritual, for report a t the next Annual Communication.
In his address the Grand Master criticizes the practice of publishing the names of candidates, and as we are in full accord with his opinion, take the liberty of quoting his i-emarks in full on that subject: Last May I notified the officers of the lodges in this jurisdiction that names and addresses of candidates must not be printed in the monthly trestle boards, as had been the custom in many of the lodges. To the t e s t of my knowledge and belief this order has been obeyed, with a r e sultant gain in true Masonry in this State. My reasons for issuing this order were many, but it would seem that the charge to the Entered Apprentice would be sufficient: "Finally, keep sacred and inviolate the mysteries of the Fraternity, a s they a r e to distinguish you from the rest of the community, and to mark your consequence among Masons."
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MEXICO
February
Freemasonry is a secret society with regard to the obligations, means Of recognition, ballots upon candidates and forms and ceremonies observed in conferring the degrees. I t s designs, its moral and religious tenets and the doctrines taught by it m a y be known to anyone. It is my opinion that the name of a candidate is and should be a p a r t of the secret work, and the publication of the name of a candidate, and that he is t o receive any of the degrees of Masonry, should not be permitted. R.'. W.'- ROBERT A. S H I R R E F S presents the Correspondence r e -
port, and as usual, it is a good one. He accords Kansas for 1919 courteous treatment, pays a tribute to t h e memory of M.'. W.". MATTHEW M . MILLER, and says some nice things regarding our r e port on Correspondence. W I L L I A M L . DANIELS, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Trenton.. ISAAC CHERRY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Trenton. ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, Correspondent, Elizabeth.
Next annual, Trenton, April 21, 1920.
NEW MEXICO—1918. Lodges, 4 9 ; members, 4,338; net gain, 362. Tucumcari, October 14, 1918.
R-'- W-'. A L E X D . GQLDENBERT,
Deputy Grand Master. Owing to health conditions throughout the state, a constitutional number of Lodges were not represented, and the Grand • Lodge was called from labor to refreshment subect to the call of the Grand Master. We note the Grand Lodge was "opened in due form" and in view of the fact that a quorum was not present, are wondering how this was accomplished. In Kansas, immediately following the sound of the gavel, the Grand Secretary calls the roll to ascertain if a quorum is present, and if the constitutional number of Lodges are represented, Grand Lodge is then opened. Tucumcari, December 9, 1918.
M.'. W-'. RICHARD M . THOHNE,
Grand Master. The Grand Lodge on this date "resumed its labors." From the Grand Master's address we note the following regarding the condition of the Craft in New Mexico: • I am pleased to report that most of the lodges are in good condition, and good progress has been made throughout the State, although a number of lodges, especially those with a smaller membership, have been working under great difficulties owing to the fact that their officers have been called to the colors.
Twenty-two pages of the address are required to list the requests for the conferring of degrees through courtesy for other Grand Jurisdictions, and requests sent other Lodges by Lodges in New Mexico. Nearly fifteen of these pages are devoted to listing
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requests made on Deming Lodge N o . 12, in w h o s e jurisdiction Camp Cody w a s located. The Grand M a s t e r m a k e s report of the controversy between the Grand Lodge of Kansas and the Grand Lodge of N e w Mexico w i t h reference t o D e m i n g Lodge N o . 12 conferring t h e degrees without a formal request on a sojourning candidate elected b y one of our Kansas Lodges. With reference to this subject t h e Committee on Grand Master's address courteously presents the f o l l o w i n g : We express regret concerning the error of Deming Lodge No. 12 in conferring the degrees upon a Kansas Brother, and-take this opportunity of extending our sincere regrets to the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas for the mistake made in this connection. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence reported regarding the request for recognition by the Grand Lodge of France, and asked "for further time in order to satisfy ourselves that this Grand Lodge comes within the requirements of the Grand Lodge of N e w Mexico." Following are the requirements referred t o : First. Definitely and openly express in its declaration of principles its belief in one God, and that this belief is the essential Landmark of the Craft, and Second. It shall have on its altar the Sacred Volume of the Law on which its initiates must be obligated, and Third. It must have full, free and independent control of the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry within its territorial jurisdiction, and must not be controlled by or subservient to any other so-called superior Masonic organization. The report w a s adopted and from the requirements mentioned it is evident recognition will not be extended the Grand Lodge of France. Three n e w Lodges were chartered, Tyrone Lodge, Acacia Lodge at Roy, and Mount Moriah Lodge at Fort Sumner. We note with interest in the report of Committee on Accounts, W a y s and Means, that a bill w a s presented b y t h e representative of a lodge attending the Annual Communication for "transportation and expenses," and included therein w a s an item of $22.75 "representing time lost." The committee ruled "that to approve an item representing lost time by a member attending Grand Lodge would create a dangerous precedent," with which opinion w e heartily agree, but think t h e language used by t h e committee somewhat mild under t h e circumstances. Bro. J O H N M I L N E , Chairman of the Correspondence Committee, reviews K a n s a s for 1 9 1 8 , quoting liberally from M.'. W.'. Brother M I L L E R ' S review. ALEXANDER.
D.
GOLDENBERG,
M.'.
W-"-
Grand
Master,
Tucumcari. A L P H E U S A . K E E N , R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N M I L N E , Correspondent, Albuquerque.
N e x t annual, Albuquerque, February 16, 1 9 2 0 .
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SOUTH WALES
February
NEW SOUTH WALESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 277; members, 25,980; net gain, 1,938. From t h e address of the Grand Master we note the "Chain Letter Prayer" has put in an appearance in New South Wales, and regarding this, he s a y s : This Chain Prayer reminds one of the custom of the ignorant but pious people of Thibet, who paste a few thousand written prayers within a revolving barrel, and consider them duly recited when they have turned the barrel once or twice. Moreover, the appeal to that little vein of superstition by the veiled threat of dire calamity to any individual breaking the chain is utterly unworthy of anyone professing adherence t o our gi-eat and Heavenly-inspired system of morality.
It will be recalled this "Prayer" bobbed around in Kansas a year or so ago. At the Quarterly Communication held June 12, 1918, we note with deep regret in the address of the Grand Master, M.'. W-'Bro.
W I L L I A M T H O M P S O N , reference to the loss of his elder son,
who gave his life in France in the great struggle so recently ended. A motion to "frame a regulation for the admission of deformed candidates to the Order"- was brought to the attention of the Grand Master, and it is gratifying to observe the rigid method with which he disposed of the matter, reflecting a true Masonic regard for the Ancient Landmarks which so many Jurisdictions seem to have lost sight of. His ruling is as follows: I yield to no one in my sympathy with those who a r e physically unfitted arid otherwise qualified, but the Ancient Landmark stands, and it is not to be removed or changed by any man.
A large part of the printed proceedings is taken up with reports of the District Grand. Inspectors, and while the reports of their official visits are interesting, they deal principally with matters of local interest only. The Correspondence report is submitted by S. SCOTT-YOUNG, Chairman and sixty Grand Jurisdictions are reviewed. We regret, however, to note that Kansas is not included in this number. At the Special Communication of July 10th, 1918, held for the proclamation of the M.'. W.'- Grand Master and the investiture of the Grand Lodge Officers, we note with pleasure the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, Bro. ALFRED J . BURBIDGE, was
present. W I L L I A M T H O M P S O N , M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Sydney. A R T H U R H . BRAY, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Sydney. S. SCOTT-YOUNG, Correspondent, Sydney.
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NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 872; members 220,777;'net gain, 9,503. New York, May
6, 1919.
WILLIAM
S . FARMER,
M.". W-".
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, R.'. W.'. EDWARD D . SADLER, was present.
From the address of the Grand Master we note that in addition to the Warrant establishing Sea and Field Lodge No. 1, Warrants have been issued for Sea and Field Lodges Nos. 2, 3 and 4, for work and instruction Overseas; He states that a large number of requests were made for dispensations "to confer degrees upon more than five candidates in one day, for waiver of the two weeks interval between degrees or for passing or raising without the usual proof of proficiency, etc., men engaged in the service of the Government, either Military or Naval," and while some requests were refused, dispensations were issued in 1,031 different cases. Considerable space in his address is devoted to the various Relief Organizations; the Commission headed by Past Grand Master Scudder, and the Cedar Rapids Conference are thoroughly covered. He recommends the Constitution adopted a t Cedar Rapids be adopted by the Grand Lodge of New York, and which is done later in the session. A full report is made of the work of the War Relief Administration and he has reason to feel proud in making the statement that this fund has enabled the Administration to create and carry on the Soldiers and Sailors Club, which is considered one of the best Canteens in the City of New York. The work of this Administration also included the appointment of Committees for the purpose of visiting the sick and wounded returned to this country, and to communicate with the relatives of these soldiers, regarding their condition. This fund will also enable the Fraternity to build at Utica a "Masonic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital," and the proper motions were adopted to carry on this work. The "hyphen" was removed from all lodges by the adoption of the recommendation made by the Grand Master that each Lodge in the Jurisdiction transact its business, keep its records and perform all Ritualistic Work in the English language. Past Grand Master SCUDDER addressed Grand Lodge informally relative to the work of the Overseas Masonic Mission, and the full report of the efforts of the Commission to obtain recognition by the Government is included in the Proceedings. The Grand Historian, R.'- W-'- OSSIAN H . LANG presented a report containing the History of Freemasonry in the State of New York which is unusually interesting.
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Petitions for Charters were presented by seven Lodges under Dispensation, and Charters were granted. M.'. W.'. Wii.LiAM SHERER, Chairman, presents the Report
on Correspondence, and declines to comply with the request of the National Grand Lodge of Italy for recognition. Kansas for 1918 receives courteous treatment at the hands of the Committee. W I L L I A M S . FARMER, M - ' - W . ' . Grand Master, New York. ROBERT JUDSON K E N W O R T H Y , R . " . W . ' - Grand Secretary, New York.
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W I L L I A M SHERER, P . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, New York.
NEW ZEALAND—1918. Lodges, 203; members, 14,416; net gain, 497. Wellington,
May
8 , 1918.
OLIVER
NICHOLSON,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. The Grand Master's address contains the following regarding the 1917 Annual Communication: "The Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, which was to have been held a t Invercargill in 1917 had been allowed to lapse, on account of the transit difficulties which it had been anticipated would arise if the coal miners' and transport workers' strike that \yas threatened a t the time had actually taken place." Contributions to a Special War Benevolent Fund were received in an amount in excess of £11,500, and in addition to this fund an additional project was created for the direct benefit of the .soldiers, as will be noted from the following paragraph quoted from the proceedings: Another project p u t forward by the Craft in connection with the War was the scheme launched amongst the brethren of the Dominion for the establishment a t the battle-front of Masonic hutments. This movement originated with Palmerston North and Wanganui brethren, who brought it under his (the M. W. Grand Master's) notice. When in Cue course he brought it before the Board of General Purposes it met with unanimous approval, and he had accordingly sanctioned the issue of an appeal to the Lodges and brethren throughout the Dominion. I t w a s intended t h a t the hutments should be maintained by the Y. M. C. A. organization, a t an estimated cost of £500 per annum for each hutment. Peeling that the proposal would meet with the general approval of the brethren of the jurisdiction, the Board decided to launch the scheme, and therefore entered upon an arrangement with the Y. M. C. A. authorities for the maintenance of one hutment. As had been foreseen the funds immediately subscribed had been more than ample for the purpose. That hiitment w a s opened on the 9th of February last.
With a view of reducing the cost of Grand Lodge Proceedings the Board of General Purposes decided to dispense with the usual Review for the year 1916-17 and during the continuance of the War.
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We note with regret the death of R-'- W-'. Bro. t h e Reverend WILLIAM RONALDSON, -the first Grand Secretary of New Zealand,
who died August 20, 1917 a t the age of 94 years. Upon the application of the Grand Lodge of France for recognition the question was referred to' the Board of General Purposes to ascertain the policy of other Grand Lodges, and report a t the next Annual Communication. The printed volume contains a page portrait of the newly elected Grand Master, M.'. W-"- Brother, His Honour Mr. JUSTICE HERDMAN, and the following high tribute was paid him by the Brother moving his election: There a r e few people in the Dominion of New Zealand who are held in higher estimation than V.'. W.'. Bro. HERDMAN, not alone for his integrity and uprightness, but also for the very definite opinions he is known to hold and the courage he always displays in exjiressing those opinions; Grand Lodge m a y have full confidence t h a t In his administration of the ofilee of Grand Master he will always exercise urbanity, zeal, and equity.
Owing to geographical and other conditions, it is the custom in New Zealand to station the Grand Lodge headquarters (Grand Secretary's office, etc.) a t some particular point for a period of two years, and at the expiration of that time, remove them to some other city. Considerable time was consumed in an effort to legislate for permanent quarters, but the motion last, and the official headquarters will therefore continue to sojourn. We are pleased to note.the Grand Representative of Kansas, V.'. W.'. Bro. F . C. B. BISHOP, was present, and extended congratulations and good wishes from the Grand Jurisdiction which he represents. The Hon. Mr. J U S T I C E HERDMAN,
M.". W - ' - Grand
Master,
Christchurch. MALCOLM NICCOL, R - ' - W - ' - Grand Secretary, Wellington.
NORTH CAROLINA—1919. Lodges, 448; members, 28,805; net gain, 1,548. Raleigh, J a n u a r y 2 1 , 1919.
GEORGE S . NORFLEET, M . ' . W / -
Grand Master. The volume contains a portrait frontispiece of the newly.elected Grand Master, " H E N R Y ALEXANDER GRADY, 3 2 ° . " The biographical
sketch which follows on the next page, likewise carries the heading " H E N R Y ALEXANDER GRADY 3 2 ° . " As the volume recites the fact
that the Grand Lodge of North Carolina convened in its one hundred and thirty-second Annual Communication, we assume theyare old enough to know what they are doing, but we cannot help ex-
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pressing our disapproval of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons even intimating t h a t any honor higher than the position of Grand Master can be conferred upon a Mason. The Grand Lodge of North Carolina, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, established a Masonic Club house at .Camp Sevier, Greenville, S. C , a t a total cost of about $6,000. A Masonic club was organized, and the building was kept open a t all times, and all Masons, regardless of residence, had free access to, and use of the club rooms. Four new Lodges were chartered, and the dispensation of another was continued. In referring to recognition of foreign Grand Lodges, the Chairman of the Correspondence Committee states he has been bombarded with communications in "unknown tongues" until he is "Well-nigh shell shocked." He says: Some Grand Lodges have taken the matter of the recognition of unrecognized Grand Lodges out of the hands of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and have appointed a special committee to consider the matter. I recommend t h a t The Grand Lodge of North Carolina talte similar action, for there is no danger of finding a committee which knows less about such matters than 1 do.
The Jurisprudence Committee, therefore, came to the rescue and recommended that a Committee of five be appointed to give consideration to such requests for recognition, and report a t the next Annual Communication. A resolution was adopted providing that $10.00 be collected by each Lodge for each initiate, over and above the minimum initiation fee of $15.00, the same to be credited to the Grand Lodge charity fund. W.'. MARSHALL D . HAYWObn'presents an interesting report on Correspondence, reviewing Kansas for 1918. H E N R Y A. GRADY, M-'- W - ' - Grand Master, Clinton.
W M . W . WILLSON, E.'. W-'. Grand Secretary, Raleigh. MARSHALL D . HAYWOOD, Correspondent, Raleigh.
Next Annual, Raleigh, January 20, 1920.
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NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 116; members, 11,233; net gain, 565. Fargo, June 18, 1918. M-'. W ' . W I L L I A M J. REYNOLDS, Grand Master. From the Grand Master's address we take the following: Let us solemnly covenant together here and now that, God helping us, we will stand true to our Country and the cause of Righteousness and Humanity. PLEDGE. Upon our honor a s Master Masons, God helping us, we promise to redouble our efforts to help our country win this great war for Humanity and Democracy. We will a t all times render every possible assistance to those agencies which mean victory for righteousness and our country. We will never hesitate to act promptly in stamping out disloyalty and treason. We will by every word and act give aid to our country and h e r just cause, and, like our fathers of old, we individually and collectively Pledge our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor that brutal a u tocracy and military tyranny m a y be crushed in the world, and t h a t the Stars and Stripes shall forever wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave. Owing to war conditions the "Lewis" custom was authorized by the Grand Master, and the Jurisprudence Committee placed their approval on his action, and suggested a continuation of the practice for the duration of the war, as follows: The special dispensations to confer degrees upon sons of Master Masons now in the service prior to their twenty-first birthday, but who had been legally elected to receive degrees, is approved. We realize the fact that this is technically not in accord with our laws, but we recognize that these are unusual times and every effort should be made to give our boys the moral strength which Masonry affords. We recommend that during the period of the war that it be the sense of this Grand Lodge that the Grand Master be authorized to use his wise discretion in similar cases which m a y arise. A dispensation was issued for the formation of a "military lodge," namely North Dakota Military Lodge No. 2, U.'- D.'., the Grand Master s t a t i n g : We carefully considered the petition, weighing any objections which might be urged against military lodges, and decided that in the light of our previous experience the advantages far outweighed the objections. The .Grand Master refers to the Masonic Relief Association, Washington Conference, and the New York Conference, and states that as a result of the Washington Conference a tentative State Masonic Council of Defense was formed, "the idea being to unify so far as possible Masonic war work in this State and prevent duplication of effort." In response to an assessment of $1.00 per capita for w a r relief purposes the sum of $6,757 was secured.
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Under the subject of "Recognition of French Masonry," we note, with interest, t h e following :• The conference,' held on J a n u a r y 18th, 1918, decided that inasmuch as no edict of non-intercourse had ever been promulgated that your Grand Master w a s authorized to sanction visits by our brethren to French lodges when convenient and vice versa. This Information was sent to our Military Lodge.
A special Committee, to whom the subject of fraternal recognition of French Masonry was referred, submitted a. report asking that the subject be presented a t the next Annual Communication for action. • The Grand Master pays his respects t o an institution, or society, termed "The Grotto," with the result t h a t the Jurisprudence Committee presented a report including the following, which was adopted: In relation to the so-called Grotto, no Master Mason within the jurisdiction of North Dakota m a y apply, for or receive the degrees offered or conferred by the so-called Grotto or the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.
The following is taken from the Grand Master's address: We cannot refrain from saying just a word or two of the passing of BESTOR G . BROWN of Kansas and THOMAS J. SHRTOCK, more than thirty
years Grand Master of Maryland, two princely men and widely known Masons. Each In his sphere h a s left enduring Masonic monuments, the one in the development of the dramatic side of Masonry, the other in the stately temple which is the home of Maryland Masonry.
Three new Lodges were chartered, Hebron Lodge, No. 114, Hebron; Broken Column Lodge No. 115, Drake, and Meridian Lodge No. 116, Hazen, and the dispensation of North Dakota Military Lodge No. 2, U-'. D.'. was.continued "until such time as the Lodge returns to this jurisdiction." The following was presented by the Committee on By-Laws, and adopted: Any constituent lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction failing to have a representative In attendance a t the annual communication of this Grand Lodge, be subjected to a fine of JIO.OO for such failure, unless good cause is shown for such omission. Said fine to be turned into the Masonic Relief Fund. The Correspondence Report is by M-'. W.'. GRANT S . HAGER,
who presents a short topical review which is included in the journal of the proceedings, and in addition a review of the proceedings' of other Grand Jurisdictions, including Kansas for 1917. H E N R Y G. VICK, M . ' . W ' . Grand Master, Cavalier. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . ' . W . - Grand Secretary, Fargo. GRANT S . EAGER, P . ' . G". M-'. Correspondent, Grafton.
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NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 117, members, 11,612; net gain, 381. Grand Forks, June 17, 1919. HENRY G. VICK, M.". W - ' - Grand Master. We note from the Proceedings this, the Thirtieth Annual Communication is styled the "Victory" Communication. The Grand Master's address is interesting and we note he issued an unusual number of dispensations waiving time to receive degrees and to "confer degrees on Lewis candidates." Dispensations were also granted permitting Lodges to appear in patriotic parades. He states the paraphernalia and funds of North Dakota Military Lodge No. 2, U-'. D.'., have been returned to the Grand Lodge, "and return of the minutes and records is expected at any time." While this Lodge existed about a dozen meetings were held, some thirty candidates were elected, and a number of courtesy degrees were conferred. He recommends consideration be given to the question of recognizing French Masonry, particularly the Grand Orient and the'Grand Lodge of Prance. A Special Committee' reported on this subject recommending recognition be extended the Grand Orient of France and the Grand Lodge of France, and their report was adopted. A resolution was adopted that beginning with the Annual Communication of 1920 three days shall be given to the sessions of the Grand Lodge, the major portion of the first day to be devoted to a general school of instruction. A charter for a new Lodge was granted, namely Hillside Lodge located a t Marmarth. M.'. W-'. GRANT S . HAGER writes the correspondence report, and includes a review of Kansas for 1918, giving in full the table showing the number of Master Masons per one thousand male white population, by states, with their relative rank, which appeared in our proceedings that year. A M U . P . LENHART, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Bismarck. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . ' - W-"- Grand Secretary, Fargo. GRANT S . HAGER, P-'. G.'. M-'. Correspondent, Grafton.
Next Annual, Fargo, June 15, 1920.
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NOVIA SCOTIA—1919. Lodges, 7 5 ; members, 7,455; net gain, 331. New Glasgow, J u n e 1 1 , 1919. J O H N HAY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, V-'- W-'- J. G. MITCHELL, was present. The Grand Master pays a tribute in his address to the memory of K.'. W . ' . THOMAS MOWBRAY, Past
Grand
Secretary,
who
died October 29th, 1918, in his eightieth year. He was elected Grand Secretary in 1901, and held that office until the last annual meeting when he was obliged to resign because of ill health. The address of the Grand Master is a lengthy document, and covers a number of topics of local interest. Several decisions are rendered, the usual proportion of which refer to physical qualifications. The question of publishing a Grand Lodge monthly periodical, which was referred t o a special committee, received attention, and it was decided the Grand Master should appoint another committee to take up with the Grand Lodges of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island the general subject of the publication of a magazine for the Craft in the Maritime Provinces, and report a t the next Annual Communication. The subject of physical qualifications, with special reference to those who have been engaged in the recent war, was referred to a special committee, and the following is taken from their report: That inasmuch as this is a very important matter your Committee does not deem it advisable for the Grand Lodge, a t least just now, to make a n y hard and fast rule respecting the varied question of physical qualification, but should the question arise hereafter your Committee recommend t h a t the same be referred to and receive the very serious consideration of the Grand Master, who shall place an Interpretation most, liberal to the Sailors and Soldiers who have fought. the battle of our Country and for whom we have all honour and esteem.
In view of the above liberal suggestion, it is interesting to note the introductory remarks contained in the report of the Correspondence Committee,-prepared by R.'. W-'. JAMES C . J O N E S , who is
also Grand Secretary. We quote a part of his report on this subject, and which also touches upon the subject of recognition of a • particular few Grand Lodg& which have received a large amount of publicity recently: It Is a m a t t e r of great regret to the writer that many Jurisdictions appear t o . be quite willing to tear down the foundations upon which the "Altar" of Freemasonry was built by doing away with physical qualifications and also the use of one of our three great lights, namely, the "Holy Bible." I venture to express the hope that this Jurisdiction, a t
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least, will remain true to the principles and precepts of our noble 'Order. I t is quite true that this awful W a r through which we have just emerged has deprived us of the privilege of jnany excellent men from uniting withus, some of them the very "Gems" of the world, but was this not the case after previous wars? Within my own recollection I know it w a s so after South Africa. True they were much fewer in number, but after all they were just as good men and does quantity count? Then again, if you start in and recognize Grand Lodges who do away with the use of the "Holy Bible" it will in my opinion, not be long before you- will have destroyed the "Corner Stone" of Freemasonry and placed it on a very sandy shoal upon which its future influence for the Bood of mankind will be obliterated.
His review of Kansas for 1919 is pleasing, but we note with regret that he states "A very lengthy but decidedly interesting r e port of Committee on Correspondence concurring French Masonry is presented." This is an error, as we concur in very little t h a t is connected with French Masonry as it stands at present. We a s sume the word "concurring" was intended for "concerning," and again blame the printer. GEORGE D . MACDOUGALL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, New Glasgow. J A M E S C . J O N E S , R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Halifax.
OHIO—1918. Lodges, 554; members, 122,343; net gain, 8,050. .Columbus, November 26, 1918.
H E N R Y M . HAGELBARGER, M - ' -
W.'. Grand Master. Owing to the influenza epidemic, the Annual Communication' was not held a t the usual time, and, the Grand Master states: In accordance with a prearranged plan, several of our Columbus brethren, representatives of chartered Lodges, met a t the Masonic Temple at the hour and date fixed for this Annual Communication, and under favor of Article IV of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge met and adjourned from day to day until the constitutional quorum should attend.
An interesting page cut appears in the proceedings—a group picture of an unbroken line of twenty-isix Past Grand Masters, all living. In his address t h e Grand Master says numerous requests were received for dispensations waiving time for balloting on petitions, and conferring degrees in less time than provided by law, but all were refused, and he gives the following as his reason for such refusal: It h a s been contended that the war constituted an emergency sufficient to w a r r a n t such action notwithstanding said rule, but the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held about seven months after our Nation entered upon the war against Germany, and if the Grand
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Lodge had Intended that the war was a sufficient excuse to let down the b a r s in this regard it had plenty of opportunity to take such action at the last session, and not having done so, it was assumed that it desired to adhere to the practice which has obtained for many years in this Grand Jurisdiction. Some other Grand Lodges have a different rule, but it seems to me t h a t our rule Is more in keeping with our Ancient Landmarks and the principles of Freemasonry.
Regarding Military Lodges, he states "Notwithstanding the Grand Lodge at its ' last Annual Communication authorized the Grand Master to grant Dispensations for Military Lodges, none have been- granted, for the reason that no petition has been received for the same." The Grand Master states §500 was contributed to the Grand Lodge of Halifax for relief of Masonic sufferers following the Halifax disaster when the French munition ship Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief ship Imo, and a donation of $3,000 was sent the Commission for Relief in Belgium, and states, "In addition to the charity,- this donation will also express to the world the protest from the Grand Lodge of Ohio, against the conduct of Germany towards Belgium." An appeal was made to the Lodges for contributions out of their treasuries a t the rate of twenty-five cents per member, and the isum of $26,714.15 was received, a part of which was used for the construction of a community building at Camp Sherman, which is located just outside of Chillicothe, Ohio. The appeal was sent out November 8, 1917, and the building was completed and dedicated on November 29, 1917. The Grand Master states the building, called â&#x20AC;˘ "The Masonic House," contains thirty-six sleeping rooms and two large living rooms with fireplaces, and, "While it bears the Masonic emblem and the name 'Masonic House', it is not confined to relatives of Masons, as we dedicate our buildings to universal benevolence." Two Lodges, Concordia Lodge No. 345, Cleveland, and Hanselmann Lodge'No. 208, Cincinnati, which had been working in the German language, voluntarily notified the Grand Master they had taken action to cease the use of the German language in their Lodge work. The Committee on Grievances reports one of the lodges had conferred the three degrees of Masonry upon thirty-two candidates, and made a reduction in the fees of ten dollars on each candidate. The report includes the folio-wing interesting statement of the case: The excuse that the Worshipful Master makes for this rank violation of the Code is that in 1914 there seemed to be a desire among the people in that vicinity to join some order and that some other societies in that Section were admitting members for less than twenty-five dollars, and
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tliat the Lodge felt that in order to hold its own and get some new members it was best to make a cut in the fee, so they placed Masonry on the bargain counter.
The Committee, however, put a stop to the bargain sale, by recommending the Charter be arrested, and the property of the Lodge be turned over to the Grand Lodge. Three new Lodges were granted charters, namely, Damascus Lodge, Toledo, Forest Hill Lodge, East Cleveland, and Loyalty Lodge, Akron. For "special and extraordinary services" an appropriation of $1,000 was made to the Grand Secretary, and for similar reasons $300 was appropriated for his chief clerk, in addition to. their salaries. To one not acquainted with the duties of the office of the Grand Secretary, it is hard to realize the tremendous amount of additional work which has been caused by war conditions. Owing to the absence from the State of the newly elected Grand Master, considerable anxiety was felt regarding the method or means to be employed in installing him. However, the Jurisprudence Committee came to the rescue by moving "â&#x20AC;&#x201D;this Grand Lodge hereby waive all the ceremonies of installation and declare the M.'. W.'. Grand Master-elect duly installed." M-'. W.'. N E L S O N W I L L I A M S , Correspondent, presents a report
of 164 pages, and we regret he does not include therein a review of the Kansas proceedings. In concluding his report we note the following : It having been decided t h a t the next Report on Correspondence shall be the work of another, 1 am heading this conclusion "The End," for it ends my labors as a member of the Reportorial Guild. For eight years the preparation of these reports h a s been in a large measure a labor of love, and I have been well repaid in the friendships formed, the knowledge acquired, and the broadening influence felt in reading the Proceeding of other Grand Lodges and especially in reading the Reports on Correspondence in other Grand Jurisdictions.
May the friendships formed linger long and pleasantly in his memory. ISAAC K I N S E Y , M - ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Toledo.
J. H. BROMWELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. F R A N K H . MARQUIS, P - ' - G - ' . M . ' . Correspondent, Mansfield.
Next Annual, Toledo, October 15, 1919.
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OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 436; members, 36,200; net gain, 3,865. , Oklahoma City, April 29, 1919.
J O S E P H W . MORRIS, M . " . W - " .
Grand Master. From t h e Grand Master's address we learn of the dedication of the new Masonic Temple a t Oklahoma City, erected a t a cost of $525,000. This ceremony took place during the Annual" Communication of Grand-Lodge, and the ceremonies were conducted by the officers of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master recommends the card index system of the membership be completed, and we vote with the "Ayes." He states three blood brothers who were members of a Lodge donated $20,000 to their Masonic Temple, and the Lodge desiring to honor them requested a special dispensation to elect them from the floor to the East, West and South. The dispensation was granted. He dwells a t length on the Masonic Service Association, and strongly favors such a plan. The Committee to whom this matter was referred recommended the proposition be laid over until t h e next Annual Communication. On being p u t to a vote, however, the Cedar Rapids constitution was adopted, and it was decided to become a member of the Association. Three new Lodges were granted charters, and the charter of Braggs Lodge No. 289 was surrendered. Under t h e head of Grand Representatives, the Grand Master s a y s : "During the year I established fraternal relations with the . Grand Orient of Italy " and Representatives were exchanged. The Committee on Law and Usage, however, presented the follo-wing resolution, which was adopted: That, Whereas, it Is the opinion of your committee that fraternal relations between this and other jurisdictions should only be established or restored by action of this Grand Lodge, but whereas, the Grand. Master saw fit t o establish fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of Italy, and not wishing to disturb the relation so established unless it becomes necessary to so do after further examination, but whereas, there has arisen a question a s to whether or not the Grand Orient of Italy or the Grand Lodge of Italy is the Supreme Body of Italy, and Whereas, it is the desire of this jurisdiction to deal only with the legally constituted Body of Italy, now therefore. Be it Resolved: That the matter of the relations between this Grand Jurisdiction and the Masons of Italy be referred to our incoming Grand Master with authority to take such action with reference to the whole matter a s he m a y deem legal, right and best for the- good of Masonry.
By action of Grand Lodge a t the last Annual Communication, the question of extending recognition to the Grand Lodge of France was left with the Grand Master for action. During the past'year
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he corresponded with officers of t h a t Jurisdiction, but the replies seemed to leave him in such doubt, that in presenting his report he recommended the proposition be again referred to the Grand Master with reinforcements consisting of the Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens. The Committee on Law and Usage, however, reported adversely on the recommendation, and it is therefore assumed recognition is not granted. M.'. W.'. THOMAS C . H U M P H R Y reviews the proceedings of
other Grand Jurisdiction, according Kansas for 1918 neighborly treatment. We mean, of course, treatment accorded by friendly neighbors. The explanation is offered a s the remark has latitude. 0 LoNZO CONNER, M.'- W - ' . Grand Master, Vinita. W I L L I A M M . ANDERSON, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Oklahoma
City. THOMAS C . H U M P H R Y , P . ' . G-'. M.'. Correspondent, Hugo.
Next annual, Guthrie, February 24, 1920.
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 148; members, 16,607; net gain, 757. Portland, June 1 1 , 1919.
F R A N K W . SETTLEMIER, M . ' . W . ' -
Grand Master. The following recommendation contained in the Grand Master's address is interesting, and would no doubt be of assistance to the newly elected Grand Master, being the means of a t least giving him an idea of the duties of his office. Do not leave your Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master out of touch with the important affairs of this body for a whole year previous to his tenure of office, but make him an active ofBcer instead of a flgrureliead, or abandon the office.
A special committee reported on available sites for a new Masonic Home, and a location near Forest Grove was selected. Donations amounting to approximately $50,000 for the Home .were received, and the necessary resolutions were adopted providing for its erection. Approval was given to the Masonic Service Association, and it was decided the Grand Lodge of Oregon should become member thereof. The Grand Orator, Rev. W I L L I A M WALLACE YOUNGSON, de-
livered an admirable address on "The Creed of a Mason." In connection with the building of the Home, a member of the Home Committee announced that one of the cottages to be built â&#x20AC;˘would be endowed by a member of the Grand Lodge, whose name was not given. , .
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Rev. J. R. N . BELL, who has been .Grand Chaplain for forty-two
consecutive years, received an acknowledgment of his services to the Craft in a" substantial way by increasing his allowance from Fifty to One Hundred Dollars, per annum. The following resolution is not only interesting, but amusing, and it is gratifying to note that when put to a vote the motion was lost: Whereas, Believing true Masonry, and our tho ritual which refers body in a grave six feet v/hich statement is not any connection whatever the Symbolical Degrees seven. Therefore, be it
the Masons of Oregon are desirous of teaching attention having been called to that section of to the grave, as followfs: "And they buried the due E a s t and West, and six feet perpendicular," true to practical u s e ; nor has the number six with Masonry, nor to the Mystical Numbers of of Masonry, which numbers are three, five and
Resolved, That we are in favor of the Grand Lodge striking out that section of the ritual in which reference is m a d e to the six foot grave. Resolved further, That we favor the insertion of the following into that section: "And they buried the body in a grave seven feet due East and West, Ave feet perpendicular, and three feet wide."
. A resolution was adopted providing t h a t the full report of the Masonic Overseas Mission, prepared
by
M-'. W-'.
TOWNSEND
ScuDDER of New York, be included in the printed proceedings. The complete, report of this Mission, therefore, appears in the printed volume, with a copy of, the resolution, which says in p a r t : So that the brethren of this jurisdiction, as well as future generations, may know from said record that it was no fault of Free Masonry that our membership in the overseas service did not receive that great Fraternal assistance for which our noble institution is so well and so justly known the world over.
Two new Lodges were granted charters, and the dispensation of one of them was continued until the next Annual Communication. An amendment to the constitution was proposed, referred to the Jurisprudence.Committee, and laid over until the next Annual Communication, providing for the adoption of a District Deputy Grand Master system. We find this practice unusually successful in Kansas, and we feel that we could not get along without it. It was proposed to increase the salary of the Grand Secretary from Twenty-four Hundred Dollars to Thirty-six Hundred Dollars per annum. The motion was passed and referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for report a t the next annual communication, and in the meantime the trustees were authorized to offset the H. C. L. by making such expenditures as they felt were commensurate with the work performed by the Grand Secretary.
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The correspondence report is presented by M.'. W.'- DAVID P . MASON, who includes nearly four pages of Review of Kansas for 1919. He quotes liberally from our proceedings, and his comments a r e all complimentary. EARL C . BRONAUGH, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Portland. JAMES F . ROBINSON, R . ' . W-"- Grand Secretary, Portland. DAVID P. MASON, P.'- G-'. M.'. Correspondent, Albany. Next annual, June 16, 1920.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 508; members, 136,693; net gain, 4,780. Philadelphia, December 27, 1918. J A M E S B . KRAUSE, R . ' . W.'. Grand Master. German speaking Lodges are referred to by the Grand Master in his address as follows: The Ahiman Rezon, as well as the charter rights of our German Lodges, permit the use of the German language in ritualistic work, and they cannot, therefore, be deprived of that right by summary action of the Grand Master, were he disposed so to do. While we must be ever watchful for enemy intrigue, let us, however, keep level heads and be fair, just and considerate toward all our fellow citizens and Brethren, even though the language spoken is German, who by their daily walk and conversation, give evidence of unreserved loyalty and patriotic devotion to the flag of their adopted country and its mission in this stupendous World Conflict. Grand Lodge for many years h a s considered t h a t the welfare of the Fraternity would be best served by requiring all our Lodges to use the English language exclusively, and in abundant time this may be accomplished by the voluntary act of the Brethren. The German Lodges, fully appreciating that for better administration of the affairs of Grand Lodge the minutes, reports, notices and correspondence should be in the English language, have or are about to conform to such regulations by voluntary action. The Grand Lodge War Fund has on hand contributions amounting to $135,000, waiting to be spent, as note the following by the Grand Master: Brethren, you have measured up to our highest and noblest traditions, and in the hour of demobilization, recreation and reconstruction, you will not be found wanting. Continue in secrecy and silence your sr.crifiieial service of duty and love, for it shall gladden our hearts, make us better men, and make sure the upward and onward trend of the world to a more perfect civilization. The W a r Relief Fund is a t your service. Organize in the several Districts a s the Grand Lodge W a r Relief Committee h a s directed. Our Masonic W a r Service is clearly deflned and understood and be swift to go to the relief of our soldiers who shall need assistance, and those dependent upon them.
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Assist in locating and bringing home our honored dead and give tliem Masonic burial, and, moreover, do not fail to aid and comfort those of the Army of Occupation who m u s t remain in foreign lands, a s for such the w a r shall continue a grim reality. We admonish you, therefore. Brethren, to continue to avail yourselves of the wonderful opportunities for service arising out of the stupendous World Conflict, and show by your deeds, individually and collectively, that Freemasonry is instituted for good. One new Lodge w a s constituted during the year. Sojourners Lodge No. 693, Pittsburg, made up of "sojourning residents of Pittsburg." Reference is made in the address of the Grand Master to the time honored custom of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania with reference to "courtesy degrees"—Pennsylvania neither requests nor extends this courtesy,—and his remarks would indicate t h a t no change in their laws on this subject is anticipated. Brother THOMAS F . P E N M A N submits the Correspondence Report, and gives a pleasing review of Kansas for 1918. H e quotes Grand Master STUART'S patriotic utterances, and refers to the rebuilding of the Kansas Masonic Home. In his conclusion we find some worthy patriotic remarks, and his treatment of the- subject of "French Masonry" meets with our hearty approval. Note the following a s a sample: No one alleges t h a t French Masons are all atheists or materialists ; 01- that a g r e a t portion of them a r e such. B u t that some of them are, and that no one is excluded on t h a t account, is not denied. Here is where our p'aths diverge. No Pennsylvania blaster Mason can sit in a Ftench working Lodge without violating his ohligation, so long a s the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania maintains its present Constitution and Ritual. A petitioner for Masonry in Pennsylvania must declare; " I further declare my belief in the existence of a Supreme Being." There qan be no Lodge opened in Pennsylvania unless the Holy Bible lies upon its altar. These are among the Landmarks by which the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania exists and is governed; it h a s put them beyond its power to change; it is the only kind of Masonry that Pennsylvania knows or can recognize. To conform to t h a t kind of Masonry efforts are proposed to persuade the French Grand Bodies to change their Constitutions. I t is a consummation devoutly to be wished. J A M E S B . KRAUSE, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Philadelphia. J O H N A. PEBRY, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. T H O M A S F . P E N M A N , Correspondent, Philadelphia. Next annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1919.
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDS—1919. Lodges, 52, members, 3,533; net gain, 639. Manila, January 28, 1919.
MILTON E . SPRINGER, K - ' . W - ' -
•Deputy Grand Master, as Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas and the Grand Master were both absent, the latter having sailed from the Islands during the month of December. The Deputy Grand Master therefore assumed his duties, and made the annual address. From the Grand Secretary's report we note that during the year fraternal recognition was extended by the Grand' Lodges of New Jersey, Tasmania, Italy and Cuba. The Grand Lecturer's Report reflects a healthy condition among the Lodges, and he states "Most of the Lodges show a very healthy growth. Some of them, so much so, t h a t it almost appears as though making Masons was the sole object in view. I would like to remind the members of all Lodges, and especially the Masters, of the care that should be taken before admitting applicants to become members of the order." Charters were granted for nine new Lodges with unpronouncable names. The Committee on Masonic Study and Research prepared and distributed among the Lodges the outline of a course in Masonic Study, listing the various subjects to be discussed, t h e object being that the Lodge shall appoint a brother for each theme, and who can develop his particular subject. A t an appointed time the Brother would then give a lecture on the subject assigned him. The various themes included in the entire course would give an excellent elementary Masonic education. A resolution was presented relative to a ceremonial service for the dedication of the sons of Master Masons to the cause of Masonry, and on reference to the Jurisprudence Committee was laid over until the next Annual Communication. The Correspondence Report by M-". W-'. N E W T O N C . COMFORT
includes a review of Kansas for 1918, and his comments are complimentary. MILTON E . SPRINGER, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Manila. N E W T O N C . COMFORT, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. GEORGE R . HARVEY, P - ' . G - ' . M . ' . Correspondent, Manila.
Next annual, Manila, J a n u a r y 27, 1920.
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1918. Lodges, 1 5 ; members, 919; net gain, 38. A Special Communication of Grand Lodge was held a t Summerside, March 8, 1918, for the purpose of attending the funeral of p . ' . G-'. M.'. N E I L MACKELVIE.
The Grand Master appointed a
Committee t o prepare and present a letter of condolence to the relatives of this distinguished Craftsman. Annual Communication. Charlottetown, June 26, 1918. B E N J A M I N ROGERS, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master.
The Grand Master's address, written prior to the signing of the armistice, is unusually patriotic, and we regret that we cannot devote sufficient space to quote in full his remarks regarding the war. Regarding the entry of the United States into the struggle, he s a y s : . • Remembering the incalculable moral .influence of the entry of t h e United States into the w a r and the fact that even now approximately one million men, out of her inexhaustible store of manhood are already overseas, w e say to our brethren a t the front "stand fast." W e shall win out, it m a y be this year, but win out we must and shall.
Recalling the Argonne, Cambrai, and numerous other events that are now history, we cannot refrain from making the statement t h a t it was more than moral influence that our soldiers inflicted upon the enemy. Following the patriotic introduction to his address is an Honor Roll, with t h e inevitable words "Killed in Action" following a number of names. We commend the action of the Grand Master in starting a campaign to secure oil paintings of as many as possible of the Past Grand Masters, and with the start he has made, have no doubt the custom will continue. Under recommendations we find the following interesting suggestion : That t h e yearly tinkering with the constitution should be stopped; and that a s our present constitution has been more or less, amended every year since its adoption, of which amendments most of the Craft are in ignorance, t h a t either a revised edition be published or new constitution be drawn up. . •
The question of fraternal recognition of foreign Grand Bodies is easily disposed of by the Grand Secretary in his report, which contains the following: There h a s also been the usual (or perhaps more) communications and requests from Bodies calling themselves Grand Lodges and Grand Orients, principally from or off-shoots of the Latin Group. Until the World Masonry begins to take notice of such it is not worth while for a. jurisdiction of our size to worry about them.
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We quote the following from the report of the Grand Lecturer, as the suggestion is good: Some of the lodges have done very little degree work, and their attendance has been very slim—owing to so much Importance being a t tached to the making and advancing of Masons t h a t the brethren consider it useless t o attend unless there is a degree to be put on. This, all too prevalent fallacy, is sapping the life blood out of our Lodges and some means should be adopted to stimulate the social life and instructive features of Masonry so that our lodges will not degenerate into factories for the wholesale production of machine made Masons but be indeed places where we can go to learn to subdue our passions and improve ourselves in Masonry.
There is no Correspondence Report. L A U C H L I N M . M A C K I N N O N , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Montague. WALTER P . DOULL, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Charlottetown. Next annual, Charlottetown, June 25, 1919.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND—1919. Lodges, 15; members, 930; net gain, 11. Charlottetown, J u n e 25, 1919.
LAUGHLIN M . M A C K I N N O N ,
M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master both present reports, the subjects treated, however are principally of interest to the Prince Edward Island Brethren. One of the recommendations of the Grand Master, however, is interesting. He recommends that any member who neglects to obey a summons to attend the funeral of a brother, and who does not furnish a satisfactory excuse for his absence, shall be deemed ineligible of holding any office in the lodge for the space of two years. The recommendation, however, was not approved. In his report, the Grand Secretary stated that owing to personal business requirements he could no longer devote the necessary time to the duties of the office, and was therefore retiring from further service as Grand Secretary. A life size portrait of M-'- W-'. J O H N YEO, the first Grand Master of Prince Edward Island, and who occupied that position for fourteen consecutive years, was presented to the Grand Lodge.
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February
The question' o£ physical qualifications, with particular reference to returned soldiers was considered, and i t was decided not to take hasty action, b u t the Grand Master appointed a special committee to report a t the next annual communication. There is no Correspondence Report. Rev. J . MACDOUGALL, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Cape Traverse. E. T. CARBONELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown.
W. P . DouLiw, p . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Charlottetown. Next annual, Charlottetown, June 23, 1920.
QUEBEC—1919. Lodges, 66; members, 9,244; net gain, 387, Montreal, February 12, 1919.
W. W. W I L L I A M S O N , M . " . W - " .
Grand Master. M-'. W-'. EDWARD A. EVANS, Grand Representative of Kansas,
was present. We take the following from the introductory portion of the Grand Master's address: W e fully appreciated the immeasurable importance of the entry of our powerful neighbor into the conflict, and his support a t a critical period inspired our war-worn legions to greater efforts than ever, and, \>hile the dark days of March, April and May almost caused us to despair of a victory by force of arms, we never lost confidence in the men who grimly held back the evil forces arrayed against them, and against whom the ene;my repeatedly shattered itself, and, when those glorious days commencing with July passed in rapid succession before cur wondering and delighted eyes a s we saw victory upon victory a c - ' corded our arms, we were the better able to appreciate the privilege of having a p a r t in the struggle, and aiding tliose who were making the ^7orld safe for u s and our posterity to live in.
In view of the fact that all of t h e addresses of the Grand Masters a r e patriotic, it is hard to discriminate, and we have therefore refrained from quoting their statements regarding war conditions as much as possible, but Grand Master WILLIAMSON offers so
many things of worth, t h a t we cannot resist the temptation to at least quote t h e following: Out of all this re-adjustment of the world's affairs, the question presents itself with ever-increasing force a s t o the place of our Order in the world, and its future obligations to humanity. The thinking men of this and other jurisdictions are persistently asking themselves whether in the g r e a t wave of change now going on we can stand serene and undisturbed, or whether we should not place, ourselves in the forefront a s a united body in aiding the great work of re-construction, and re-adjust-
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nic-nt, or, in other words, whether it is not our bounden duty in this grave crisis of the world's history, to aid our governments In the solution of such national problems as are entirely non-contentious and non-political. On the other hand, it is contended, and perhaps rightly so, t h a t our abstention from all outside questions has been the cause of our past success up to the present day. I t is a serious matter to consider and veigh carefully, and, if we are led by circumstances to extend our a c tivities in a greater degree for humanity a t large, we shall also require men of vision to guide us in the days to come. Personally, I feel that there are some important national problems we might give our assistance, as a united body, in solving, without detracting from the dignity and conservatism of centuries. It, however, rests largely with the members to give the matter earnest consideration, and to decide whether we shall, in a greater degree-than in the past, "Let qui' light so shine before men, that they may see our good works." It will be little short of the miraculous if the activities of our Order a! one emerge from the melting pot unchanged, and still be able to a t t r a c t to the Fraternity the best of our peoples.
In listing the deaths in sister Grand Jurisdictions he includes the names of M.". W.'. M. MILLS and M.'. W.'. J. P . A. BLACK, as
Past Grand Masters of Kansas, which is erroneous, and undoubtedly refers to our late distinguished Brethren M.'. W-'- MATTHEW M . MILLER and M.'. W-'- J. J A Y BUCK.
Numerous Dispensations were issued during the year, largely on account of military exigencies, and the closing of the lodges owing to t h e influenza epidemic, and we also note one was issued "to ballot on candidate under age," and several "to initiate Brethren whose physical qualifications did not comply with the requirements." He recommended that means be adopted to provide for the emplo'yment of the entire time of the Grand Secretary owing to increased duties, stating " I t is increasingly evident that we cannot much longer expect to have the duties of that office carried on as a side issue and expect the necessary attention which this most important of all our offices demands." We agree with his views, and note from the proceedings the retiring Grand Master was elected Grand Secretary. Regarding condition of the Order he states: "The advance we have made during the past year, both numerically and financially,â&#x20AC;&#x201D; being one of the best years in our history, both in respect to the numbers who have sought admission and in respect to the revenues of the Grand Lodge, which are steadily increasing each year." We observe with interest a custom which differs from the practice of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in the following. Following the election, and prior to the installation, the presiding Grand Master appoints a Nominating Committee, who present a report containing nominations of members of the various standing committees, and by the adoption of this report the committees are secured.
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p . ' . G.'. M.'. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, Correspondent, submits his re-
port which. is an unusually good one. His introductory remarks express his views of Army Lodges, which coincide with the action taken by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and he says in p a r t : This writer can see no consistency in the action of any Grand Mastor who believes in exclusive Grand Lodge territorial Jurisdiction, and who yet authorizes the general conferring of degrees by a Lodge of his obedience within the Jurisdiction of any other duly recognized Grand Lodge. '
Physical Qualifications also receive attention a t his hands. His treatment of the subject of French Masonry is one of the best which has come to our attention and considering the small amount of space he has devoted to that question, a great amount of wisdom is crowded into but few pages. The following taken from his remarks will disclose his opinion: Regrettable as it" must necessarily seem to those of us who stand by the Ancient Landmarks, and who remain true to our belief that the Great Light of Masonry is essential to the existence of every Lodge ot Fieemasons, a few Grand Lodges, apparently blinded to everything but tl'.eir well-merited admiration for their gallant French allies, and the knowledge t h a t a number of American soldiers were then on French soil, have accorded recognition to the Grand Orient of France, and, in some cases, to other so-called Masonic bodies of t h a t country.
In his review of Kansas M.'- W.". Brother CHAMBERS pays a high tribute to the work of M-'. W-'. M A T T H E W M . MILLER as cor-
respondent of Kansas, and such well merited praise would, we know, have been deeply appreciated by Brother MILLER had he been afforded the opportunity of living to read them. A R T H U R B . WOOD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Montreal.
W. W. WILLIAMSON, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Grand Secretary, Montreal. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P.'- G-'. M-'. Correspondent, Quebec City.
QUEENSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 7 1 ; members, 2600; net gain, 90. At a Special Communication held a t Brisbane, July 31, 1917, a communication from the Grand Master, M.'. W-'- A. M. HERTZBERG, was read, stating that owing to failing health it was necessary to retire froni all positions of responsibility. R.'. W-'- Bro. JAMES STODART was then installed Grand Master. The proceedings record that on J a n u a r y 29, 1918, a lodge of sorrow was held at Brisbane in memory of M.'. W-'. Bro. HERTZBERG, who had passed away December 11, 1917, just a few months following his retirement from active connection with the Grand Lodge.
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At the Stated Communication held at Brisbane, March 11, 1918, a communication from the Grand Lodge of Ohio was read extending fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and suggesting an exchange of Grand Representatives. The Board of General Purposes suggested that action upon the application of the Grand Lodge of Prance for recognition be deferred until after the War. Official notice of fraternal recognition from the Grand Lodge of Arizona was received, and recommendation for a Grand Representative was made. From a reading of the several addresses at the different communications of the Grand Lodge, it is gathered that fond hopes are still held for an adjustment of the sovereign jurisdictional question between the Grand Lodges of England, Scotland and Queensland. No doubt time will heal the breach, but what is the use of waiting ? There is no correspondence report. JAMES STODART, M - ' - W - ' - Grand Master, Brisbane. CHARLES H . HARLEY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Brisbane.
QUEENSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 73; members, 2600; net gain, 90. Brisbane, July 29, 1918. Special Communication. STODART, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master.
JAMES
The Grand Master re-affirmed his obligation, and was then proclaimed installed. Followed the installation of other Grand Officers, and the Grand Master delivered his address. The volume includes the Proceedings of the Stated Communications held at various times during the year, as well as the addresses of the Grand Master delivered at numerous Masonic dedications, etc. The triangular trouble between the Grand Lodges of Queensland, Scotland and England, still' exists, and hopes for an early settlement of the difficulties are still maintained. A Roll of Honor is included in the volume, as well as the Eleventh-Annual Report of the Widows, Orphans and Aged Masons Institution.
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RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 37; members, 10,283; net gain, 451. Three Communications of Grand Lodge were held, the first a t Providence, June 24, 1917 for the purpose of holding services in commemoration of the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the formation of the first Grand Lodge of Masons, a t London; the second being the Semi-Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, held a t Providence, November 19, 1917, and the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Annuar Communication held a t Providence May 20, 1918, M.'- W-'. HERBERT A. R I C E , Grand Master.
The address of the Grand Master is a well written document, and covers the usual questions in an interesting manner. The Conference of Fraternal Societies, Washington Memorial Association, and Conference of Grand Masters all receive attention, and he reports the creation of a "Masonic W a r Board" the purpose of which is as follows: "That full and accurate information may be obtained concerning all our Brethren now in the military or naval service of the United States, and t h a t the welfare and well-being of these brethren may be especially safeguai-ded and ensured." The subordinate Lodges have paid to the Grand Treasurer, for use of this Board, the sum of $18,944.00. In a communication issued by the Grand Master to the Brethren in military service, the following paragraph was included: The Committee on Foreign Correspondence' will make a report in regard to our official recognition of tlie Grand Lodge of France and of the Grand Orient of France a t the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the third Monday in May next. Until the above resolution is rescinded or until adverse action is taken upon the report of said committee, of which you will be given notice, the Brethren of this Jurisdiction are permitted to hold Masonic communication with the Masons of France and may also visit their Lodges.
The report of the Correspondence Committee was presented, and stated in part, "While the subject.is a debatable one yet it seems to me that recognition should be made of both the sovereign Grand Lodges of France which are mutually in amicable relations, the Grand Lodge of France and the Grand Orient of France." The Committee recommende.d recognition be extended these two Grand Lodges, and the report was adopted, even though said report presented arguments upholding the French Lodges for their attitude in not requiring that the Bible be placed on their altars. There is no general review of Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions by the Committee. E . TUDOR GROSS, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, Providence. S. P E N R O S E WILLIAMS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence. W I L L I A M L . CHATTERTON, P . ' . G.'. M.'. Correspondent, Provi-
dence.
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SCOTLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Edinburgh, February 6, 1919. Quarterly Communication. Sir ROBERT K I N G STEWART, P a s t Grand Master, on the Throne. No statistics of membership are shown. On motion the sum of One Hundred Guineas was voted for the purpose of presenting the Princess Patricia with a wedding gift, and a committee was appointed to select the same. Routine business, and a" number of meetings of the Annuity Board are reported, and the volume is full of statistics and reports, but gives nothing t h a t would indicate the membership, or number of Lodges chartered by Scotland. Edinburgh, May 1, 1919. Quarterly Communication. The Right Honourable T H E LORD MONTGOMERIE, Grand Master Depute, on the Throne. Report is made of the installation of the Grand Master, a n d we quote the account in full: The Acting Grand Master intimated that on 7th November, 1918 Grand Lodge had. unanimously re-elected Brother Brigadier-General ROBERT GORDON GILMOUR of Craigmillar, C. B., C. V. O., D. S. O., Grand
Master Mason for the ensuing year, and he now aslced that General GORDON GILMOUR be requested to attend for installation. The Grand Wardens,. with the Grand Director of Ceremonies, Grand Sword-bearer, and the President and Vice-President of Grand Stewards, preceeded by trumpeters, escorted the Grand Master into Grand Lodge. The Grand Director of Ceremonies presented the Grand Master Elect for installation. The Grand Master having renewed his assent to the charges and regulations, took the oath do fideli, and was conducted to the Throne, amidst applause, by the Grand Master Depute. The proclamation of the election and installation was made by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, a fanfare being sounded by the trumpeters. An interesting report is made of the delegation which attended the Grand Lodge of England Peace Celebration. We quote a p a r t of the report: The great meeting of the week was held on Friday, 27th June, in the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington. That great hall was filled to overflowing, over 9000 Freemasons being present The deputations from Ireland and Scotland and from Constitutions overseas were received in proper form, and the sight on entering the hall was a memorable one. Unfortunately, H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, the Grand Master of Kngland, was unable to attend through indisposition, and his place ivas taken by the Most Worshipful the P r o Grand Master, Lord Ampthill. The proceedings were of the most interesting nature, and very striking speeches were made by representatives from the United States of America, Canada, and elsewhere. In the evening, the members of the deputation were entertained to dinner by the Grand Offlcers' Mess, in the Georgian Room, Piccadilly Hotel. The proceedings close with more statistics of a financial n a t u r e . -
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SCOTLAND—1919. Edinburgh, Quarterly Communication, August 7, 1919. Brigadier-General ROBERT GORDON GILMOUR, C . B . , C . V. 0., D. S. O.,
Grand Master. The following with reference to recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland by the Grand Lodge of Scotland is interesting, and the outlook for an early settlement of their difficulties is encouraging: The Committee had before it a cablegram from our District Grand Masters in Queensland, Intimating the result of the voting of the Lodges under our Constitution in regard to the proposal to form a Sovereign favor of the proposed formation. The Committee was of opinion that the Grand Lodge of Queensland, which showed an overwhelming majority in new^ Grand Lodge should be formed, and t h a t it should then apply to Grand Lodge for recognition as a Sovereign Grand Body, and that thereafter the usual procedure should be followed, inter alia, reserving thd rights of Scottish Lodges which do not w^Ish to transfer their allegiance to the new Grand Lodge. .
Numerous reports, statistical tables, "statement of monies received" and like transactions make up the volume, and but little of general interest is noted.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1919. Lodges, 83; members, 6,540; net gain, 375. Half Yearly Communication, October 16, 1918. EUSTACE B . GRUNDY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
The Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas was present. An address was delivered by the Grand Master full of patriotic utterances, but containing little of general Masonic interest. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain followed and Grand Lodge closed. Annual Communication, Adelaide, April 16, 1919. EUSTACE B . GRUNDY, M.'. W-'. Grand Master.
The presiding Grand Master, declining re-election, nominated the Deputy Grand Master for t h a t office, and incidentally turned loose a beautiful flow of oratory in bringing before Grand Lodge the estimable qualities of the. candidate. The election was unanimous, which called forth more oratory through the medium of the speech of acceptance, the Grand Master's address, and the desire to reciprocate by an acknowledgment of services of the retiring Grand Master.
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The following regarding the Correspondence Report is taken from the report of the Board of General Purposes: In the Grand Lodge Report for t h e year ending April, 1910, the present Grand Secretary prepared the first report on Foreign Correspondence, and a digest of the Proceedings of Sister Constitutions. As, however, the task was too heavy for one to undertake, a number of zealous and enthusiastic Brethern were asked to assist; this they have done most generously and successfully during the last eight years, and Grand Lodge h a s from time to time placed on record its grateful thanks and appreciation for services rendered. During the year it was suggested by the Grand Secretary t h a t ' it would increase the interest in this work if the representative of each Grand Lodge would undertake to review the Report of the particular Grand Lodge he represented, and t h a t a t the same time he would have the opportunity of adding to his knowledge of the condition of Freemasonry in the country or state he represented.
The review of Kansas, therefore, is prepared by Bro. A. E. GiFFORD, Our Grand Representative, who reports our 1918 proceedings. His work is comprehensive, and it is evident he read thoroughly the volume in question. A R T H U R W . PIPER, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Adelaide. C H A S . R . J . GLOVER, R - ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
SOUTH CAROLINA—1918. Lodges, 272; members, 19,636; net gain, 1,408. Charleston, December 10, 1918.
W M . W . WANNAMAKER, M.".
W-'. Grand Master. The Grand Master presents a lengthy address, and devotes considerable space to a discussion of French Masonry. He is inclined to favor left-handed recognition, that is masonic recognition outside the Lodge room, right of visitation, but no official recognition by the Grand Lodges involved. The Correspondence Committee, on reference, refuse recognition to the whole collection of French Grand Lodges, as well as the Grand Orient of Italy. The constitution of the Masonic Service • Association of the United States was approved, and it was unanimously decided that the Grand Lodge should become a member of said Association. One new Lodge was chartered, and the Charter of another one was restored. Considerable difficulty was experienced in compelling other Grand Jurisdictions to recognize the Laws of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina when conferring courtesy degrees, which require a separate ballot for each degree and a large batch of correspondence
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between the Grand Masters of South Carolina and Virginia is included in t h e Grand - Master's address on this subject, and which could, possibly, have been very nicely omitted from the report. However, to simplify matters in the future the Constitution was amended authorizing "the Grand Master to issue dispensations in time of war waiving the remaining ballots. Brother CHARLES H . CALLAHAN,-of Alexandria, Va., presented
the Grand Lodge with a beautiful gavel and case, the material from which they were made being taken from Mount Vernon. A number of pictures of these articles a r e included in the proceedings. M.'. W.'. J. L. MiCHiE again writes the Correspondence Report, and issues a review of Kansas for 1918. He gives us over three pages, a considerable portion of which is quoted from our volume. W M . W . WANNAMAKER, M . ' . G-"- Grand Master, Orangeburg. O. F R A N K HART, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Columbia. J A M E S L . M I C H I E , P . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Darlington.
Next annual, Charleston, December 9, 1919.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 150; members, 13,526;. net gain, 622. Sioux Falls, June 10, 1919.
GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, M . " . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master's address fully covers matters pertaining to his official acts during the year, a large amount of correspondence is quoted in full, the usual subjects demanding attention during the past year a r e reviewed, and other subjects of purely local interest are accorded attention. The Correspoiidence Committee presented an extended report on French Masonry, and recommended fraternal recognition be extended the Grand Orient of France. The subject was referred to a special committee, "who in turn recommended the question be submitted to a special,committee for report a t the next annual communication. . Charters were granted for two new Lodges, Humboldt No. 187 and Rosebud No. 188. The Masonic Service Association received approval a t the hands of a special committee, and the resolution of that Association was adopted. The Grand Master, in his address, recomrnended the question of physical qualifications receive attention, suggesting the require-
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ments be modified, and on motion of the Jurisprudence Committee a special committee will report their findings a t the next annual communication. M-". W-'. CHARLES L . BROCKWAYâ&#x20AC;˘ presents his first report on
Correspondence, reviewing Kansas for 1918 and 1919, a doubleheader. His review is interesting, and thoroughly covers the ground. WALTER B . BURR, M - ' - W - ' - Grand Master, Selby. GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, R . ' - W.'. Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. CHARLES L . BROCKW AY. P.'- G-'- M-'- Correspondent, Sioux
Falls. Next annual, Pierre, June 8, 1920.'
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges 28; members, ; net gain, ; (No figures given). Launceston, February 27, 1919. M-'. W-'. Bro. Hon. C. E . DAVIES, Grand Master.
The proceedings do not show the membership, and it is only a guess as to the actual number of Lodges on the roll, as note the following taken from the report of the Grand Secretary: I would like to suggest the advisability of striking out the names oi the dormant Lodges, which still appear on our roll. One Lodge, a t Ringarooma, which in 1889 gave its adherence to the movement for the furmation of a Grand Lodge, had ceased to work when that Grand Lodge was established in 1890. Two Lodges in Lounceston and one a t Beaconsf.eld have amalgamated with Lodges still working, and on our roll, and . the question m a y therefore fairly be raised whether any good end is served by keeping the names of those Lodges on oiur roll. The Grand Lodge of England revises its list of Lodges every 25 years, and though no comparison with our small jurisdiction is intended, that is no reason why a hint- should not be taken if such appears desirable.
The Grand Master was re-elected, for the 21st time, and an interesting condition was reflected in the statement that it was the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania t h a t the office had been subjected to a contested election. The tendency to "commercialize" Masonry, notably evident in some localities, has been observed, and we therefore take the following from the Grand Master's address: The desire to become a member of our ancient and honourable Order is not only growing in our State, but also in other parts of A u s t r a l i a ; and while it is politic to encourage good and worthy citizens joining our ranks the need of being circumspect is none the less essential. In my opinion it is undesirable that the different ceremonies in connection with the admission of candidates should be unnecessarily hurried. .The
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solemnity of the ceremonies is lessened through the introduction of too niany candidates a t a time. I notice in other States is- has been found necessary to limit the number that should be initiated a t any time, and I t h i n k ' w e might very well adopt a similar precaution in Tasmania. I feel certain that Brethern would appreciate very much more the privilege of being raised to the high and sublime degree of Master Mason if the time to attain it were lengthened. I commend the matter for the consideration of the Board of General Purposes, as to whether it would not be desirable to give effect to a similar regulation to that adopted by the Grand Lodge of Victoria. The early adoption of this would not diminish the desire of men to join the Craft, while the impressiveness of the ceremonies would be considerably enhanced by limiting the number to be taken at each degree.
A Masonic Thanksgiving service in connection with the victorious conclusion of the war was held in Hobart on November 24, 1918, and addresses by the Grand Master and others were delivered. A short correspondence report is included in the printed proceedings, and fifteen Jurisdictions are reviewed. Kansas is not among them, although acknowledgment is made of receipt of the Proceedings. Hon. C. E . DAVIES, M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Hobart. J O H N HAMILTON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 453; members, 31,434; net gain, 1,178. Nashville, January 29, 1919. M.". W-'- S. C. BnowN, Grand Master. On opening the Proceedings of this Grand Jurisdiction we find a portrait frontispiece of M.'. W.'. T. J. BRANDON, elected Grand
Master J a n u a r y 30, 1919, and on the title page following, a notice to the effect t h a t he died February 21, 1919. The address of Grand Master BROWN reflects a busy year, and
contains much'interesting reading. The subjects treated, however, are largely of a local nature which places a "hobble" on the Correspondent, who has profited by a reading of the address, and who wishes to communicate these good things to his followers, but is limited as to 'space by the rules of the game. As the following, how^ ever, is in accord with action taken by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, we take the liberty of quoting in part that portion of the address relating to "Military Lodges." As to military lodges, I am of the opinion t h a t we should look with disfavor upon them. There seems to be a haste and a spirit not in consonance with established usage and Masonic law which leads to confusion in c6nferring of degrees and is destructive of Masonic regularity. My
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experience, although limited, as to military Lodges, confirms me in this conclusion. • • • * I t appears that the spirit of our Grand Jurisdiction has not been favorable to military Lodges, and with this spirit I a m in > strict harmony. Under recommendations we note the following: Useless Offices.—^While the offices of Grand Marshal, Grand Sword Bearer and Grand Steward are filled by the courtesy of the Grand Master and without service to be performed by them, it occurs to me that the expenses of the Grand Lodge incident to these offices each year should be saved for useful purposes. It is true that the filling of these positions is a compliment to worthy men, and not only a pleasure to them but to the Grand Master, yet in the interest of economy and business principles, I recommend that the Constitution of the Grand Lodge be so amended a s to eliminate these offices and thus save for needed revenue the amount paid yearly as a compliment from the Grand Master. The Jurisprudence Committee, however, did not concur in the recommendation, stating "These oflBces have an historic standing, and in our judgment, should be preserved with us, as they are universally with all Grand Lodges." A special committee presented a report on French Masonry, and it is gratifying to note their judgment was not warped by sentiment.
We quote a p a r t of the report as adopted:
As connected with the great war, we have noted the patriotic, sentimental and natural movements growing out of our w a r alliances, for the recognition of French Masonry as now, and for a long time past, constituted. Some of the Grand Lodges have openly recognized the French • organizations; others have postponed present formal recognition and yet have authorized visitation by members in France ; but most of them, while expressing desire for the coming of suitable conditions, have declined official recognition or unofficial visitation and association, until such time as French Masonry declares and adopts the fundamental principles of the' Fraternity in such manner as to leave no ground for doubt or reason for argument or explanation. We have quoted somewhat fully on this subject. In view of the facts just stated and the vital importance of this great question, which affects so many Masons, and in the judgment of your committee, the recognition of French Masonry a s it is now constituted, would be to surrender the very principles for which this Grand Body stands. We would respectfully recommend that this Most Worshful Grand Body again refer this question to a committee composed of the incoming Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens and Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Hoping that the insurmountable barriers, which now separate this Grand Body and the Grand Orient of France may be removed before this committee is called upon to make its report. Dispensations were issued for two new Lodges, and one new Lodge was Chartered, Del Rio Lodge No. 690 of Del Rio.
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The Grand Lodge "accepted" membership in the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and it was ordered t h a t $500 be contributed annually until the sum of $2,500 has been paid. M-'. W-'. H. A. CHAMBERS, Correspondent, reviews Kansas for
1918, quoting liberally from the Grand Master's address, and other portions of t h e Proceedings. R.'- W . ' . THOMAS STEELE, J R . , Acting Grand Master, Ripley; S T I T H . M . CAIN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Nashville. H. A. CHAMBERS, P.". G-'. M-'- Correspondent, Chattanooga.
Next annual, Nashville, January 28, 1920.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918.
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Lodges, 890; members, 77,600; net gain, 6,234. Waco, December 3, 1918.
J O H N R . ARNOLD, M - ' . W . ' - Grand
Master. We note with regret the Grand Representative of Kansas, M-'". W-'- W I L L I A M CLARK, was absent owing to ill health.
The address of t h e Grand Master covers forty-seven pages, and the usual subjects a r e covered in an unusually detailed manner. Under "Permissions Granted or Refused" we find the following: "To lay corner stones. Granted six * * * * Refused one for a band stand." : . We take the following regarding Army Lodges: Soldiers from Oklahoma stationed a t Camp Bowie, Texas, _ having received a dispensation t o form an Army Lodge under the Grand Lodge of . Oklahoma, t h e Grand Master of Oklahoma asked if there were any objections to t h a t lodge being constituted or set to work a t Camp Bowie, Tarr a n t County, Texas. The Grand Lodge of Texas, having declared in favor, of Army Lodges during the v?ar just closed, the Grand Master of Oklahoma w a s informed that there â&#x20AC;˘was or could be no objection to the requested action, especially since it w a s not only the prerogative, \ but the duty, of the' Grand Lodge creating an A r m y Lodge, to superintend and b e ' responsible for.its regularity and actions. ;.
In response to the Pood Administrator's appeal to ^conserve wheat, and the request to circulate, this appeal airiong'the. Lodges, the Grand Master ruled as follows: .', , ' ' .1 . ! ". . . From history and vital purposes of the' Fraternity, I do'riot believe that Masonic bodies, which hold their meetings within closed doors,-should, under any circumstances, undertake to discuss" or enforce any civic or governmental functions in ;which every citizen iST.vitaily.irit6rested;"and"be-
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cause, working every day, except Sundays, and half of half the nights, ray ofBce force have been unable to catch or keep up with demands pouring in on us by wire, mail and interview; therefore, could not undertake more, however appropriate or necessary it might be. This viewpoint w a s . not concurred in by the Grand Lodge, as evidenced by the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That this Grand Lodge reaflBrm its adherence to our P r e s i dent and the ofHcers of this government, and pledges the hearty co-operation and assistance of Texas Masonry in carrying otit any rightful Government program,, looking to the reconstruction, the feeding of our soldiers, our sailors, our allies, and the starving nations of Europe, and pledges this Grand Lodge and its membership to aid our Government in disseminating, through the subordinate lodges and their members, of useful and proper information as to future programs. An assessment of 25 cents per annum for each member carried on the rolls of the subordinate lodges was made for and during the period of the war, "for the promotion of the general welfare of Master Masons and the sons of Master Masons enrolled from Texas to fight the battles of our country and for.world-wide democracy." The total amount collected was $15,496.35, a t the time of making the report to Grand Lodge. M.". W-'- GEORGE L . SCHOONOVER of Iowa addressed the Grand Lodge regarding the National Association for Relief, and a resolution was adopted by Grand Lodge pledging its support of the movement. The Texas Law with reference to Jurisdiction was amended to read as follows: ARTICLE 523â&#x20AC;&#x201D;No lodge outside of such city or town shall receive a petition for the degrees from a person residing in the territory of such concurrent jurisdiction until the oldest lodge in such city or town shall have waived jurisdiction, and which action shall be in behalf of and binding on all the lodges in such city or town. M.'. W.". J A M E S D . CRENSHAW, Correspondent, discusses a number of subjects a s an introduciton to his report, among them "Ostentatious Display" wherein he quotes P a s t Grand Master STUART'S opinion with reference to lodges participating in Patriotic parades. Under "Physical Qualifications" we note the following: No two Grand Lodges seem to agree on what defects, mentally a n d bodily, should prevent a candidate from receiving the degrees. In Alabama and Missouri it would seem t h a t a candidate with no arms and no legs, but having artiflcial arms and legs with which he could conform to the ceremonies, would be eligible. I n Wisconsin and a few others the extreme in the other direction is the rule.
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It seems strange that there should be such a diversity of opinion about one of the ancient landmarks, when every Mason who h a s been installed Master of the lodge ( a t least'in Texas) gave his assent t o : "That It w a s not In the power of any man or body of men to make innovations in the body of Masonry." I t Is said t h a t times and conditions necessitate change In all rulings. This may, and doubtless is, true, except a s to those fundamental principles and rulings which have been proven worthy by memorial usage and custom. A candidate must be sound mentally and bodily. If this is so, how can he be so regarded when he has one a r m , or one leg, or one eye gone ; or, perhaps, he may have one eye, one a r m and one leg gone?
Kansas for 1918 is reviewed, and his comments are all pleasmg. A. A. Ross, M.'. W.". Grand Master, Lockart. W. B. PEARSON, R - ' . W . ' - ' G r a n d Secretary, Waco. J A M E S D . CRENSHAW, P . ' . G-'. M.". Correspondent, San Antonio.
Next annual, Waco, December 2, 1919.
UTAH^1919. Lodges, 20; members, 2,841; net gain, 114. Salt Lake City, January 21, 1919. M.'. W-". HERBERT R . MACMiLLAN, Grand Master. The Representative of Kansas, Brother A R T H U R C . WHERRY
was present, and we are pleased to note w a s elected Grand Master. In the address of the Grand Master we find a new plan of procedure was carried out in making official visitations. The Lodges were requested to turn the time over to t h e Grand Officers, and no work was exemplified. Instead written addresses, prepared by the Grand Lodge officers, on specially assigned subjects, were read. A request was made for a dispensation authorizing a lodge to accept the petition of a candidate "whose condition required the constant use of crutches," and the question w a s also submitted to the Grand Master "whether a petition for the degrees could be accepted from a candidate whose foot was amputated but who made use of an artificial foot." Regarding these two cases the Grand Master said: As I understand the ancient usages of Masonry, neither of these persons would be eligible as a candidate, though I am aware the Grand Lodges in many Jurisdictions in the United States have ruled otherwise.
On reference to the Jurisprudence Master's opinion was sustained.
Committee, the Grand
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Considerable space is devoted to the Masonic Service Association, the formation of which resulted from the conference held in Cedar Rapids last November, and a special report on this subject was presented by the Grand Senior Warden. The question finally reached the Committee on Jurisprudence whose recommendation was adopted, that "this Grand Lodge become a member thereof." We note a motion was' presented and carried that the Grand Master appoint a committee to investigate the feasibility of starting a fund for a Masonic Home, to be reported on at the next annual communication. The committee might find some interesting facts by referring to the Kansas proceedings for the past two years. The Correspondence Committee submitted a report with reference to a request for fraternal recognition by the Grand Lodge of France, stating "Your Committee- has given the subject close study and thought during the twelve months past, and has discovered no sufficient reason for witholding the recognition desired." M.'. W-'. S. H. GOODWIN is Correspondent, and as a conclusion to his Corrensondence Report presented an extended review of "American Grand Lodges and French Masonry." His recommendation was adopted and the Grand Lodge of France was officially recognized and an exchange of Representatives authorized. A similar request from the Grand Orient of Italy did not meet with like success, and their prayer for recognition was not granted. Brother GOODWIN'S review of Kansas is generous, and we observe his remark "So far as we could discover, the letter from the Grand Lodge of France, requesting fraternal relations, had not reached the Committee." We now refer him to the Kansas proceedings for 1919, wherein he will no doubt discover the Grand Lodge of France was not accorded recognition by this Grand Jurisdiction, and our reasons for such refusal are given in detail. -. ARTHUR C. WHERRY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Salt Lake City. FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, R . ' - W-"- Grand Secretary, Salt Lake . City. SAM H . GOODWIN, P.'. G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Provo. Next annual, Salt Lake City, January 20, 1920.
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VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 103; members, 15,174; n e t gain, 353. Burlington, June 11, 1919.
DAVID A. ELLIOTT, M . ' . W - ' - Grand
Master. The Grand Master states the lodges are in a flourishing condition, t h a t a large number of dispensations were issued to receive and ballot on petitions without waiting the statutory time, no decisions were rendered, was unable to accept as many invitations to visit lodges as he desired, and concluded his address with the usual expressions of appreciation. At the request of the Government a representative of the Savings Department of the United States Treasury addressed the Grand Lodge, "setting forth the needs of the Government and the advantage to the country of cultivating habits of Thrift and Saving." Regarding this address the Committee on Doings of Grand Oflicers stated: There is one matter t h a t appears to your committee as deserving immediate consideration. We do not believe t h a t any extraneous matters should be brought before either Grand Lodge or any subordinate lodge, taking the time and attention t h a t should be devoted to Masonic worlc. While we m a y approve of the sentiments, if delivered in the proper place and a t the proper time, we must register our disapproval of their being brought up in a Masonic meeting, duly opened for transaction of Masonic business. As a warning against innovation we call attention to the remarks on Thrift and Salvage made in the opening session of the Grand Lodge. The Si>eaker was not a member of this Grand Lodge nor of any subordinate lodge in this Jurisdiction and held no ofBcial position that entitled him to speak from the Most Worshipful Grand Master's station in the East. Nor is the lodge room a market place or an advertising bureau and while we yield nothing to any m a n nor any body of men in the matter of patriotism, this is not the place to market the w^ares of either individuals or the government
The Correspondence Committee presented a special report refusing recognition t o the National Grand Lodge of France. M-'. W-'. CHARLES H . DARLING presents, the Correspondence
Report, which is prepared in topical form. A lengthy report on French Masonry is given, and if his opinion is accepted it looks bad .for the French Grand Lodges, and we are in accord with his position. The proceedings also include a list of members of the subordinate lodges, 135 pages being used for t h a t purpose. E D W I N L . "WELLS, M - ' - W - ' - Grand Master, Lyndonville. H E N R Y H . ROSS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Burlington. CHARLES H . DARLING, P . ' . G.". M.". Correspondent, Burlington.
Next annual, Burlington, June 9, 1920.
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VICTORIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, 230; members, 18,334; net gain, 1,978. Quarterly Communications, Melbourne, March 20, 1918, J u n e 19, 1918, September 18, 1918 and December 18, 1918. F . f. HicKFORD, M.". W.'. Grand Master. Politics of an u n u s u a r nature evidently enters into the affairs of some of the lodges, as note the two following paragraphs taken from the report of the Board of General Purposes: I t was brought under the notice of the Board that the Secretaries of various Lodges had received letters from candidates for election to the Boards of General Purposes and Benevolence, requesting that the name of the writer should receive the support of the members of those Lodges. The Board directed that Lodges should be informed that the Board h a s always deprecated the touting for votes in a n y form, and strongly disapproved of the action of any candidate who canvassed for votes in the manner indicated. - A circular to that effect was sent to all Lodges. The Board held a lengthy enquiry into charges which had been made by and against the Master of a Country Lodge. The Board found t h a t serious dissension had arisen and still existed in the Lodge, principally in connection with the candidature, rejection, and subsequent election of the Master. Evidence established the fact than a n agreement had been entered into by certain P a s t Masters of the Lodge w^ith a view to restricting the Master's powers and activities in a remarkable manner, and requiring that his election to the position should be conditional on his assent thereto. The Board was satisfied, however, that the Master did not assent to such agreement In the terms in which the P a s t Masters appeared to r e gard it. The Board ruled that the mere suggestion of such an agreement was unconstitutional and improper, and strongly disapproved of the action of all parties associated with it. I t also intimated that it could not be too emphatically stated that the government of a Lodge is vested in the Master, without right of interference by P a s t Masters or ofllcers. As the Board was impressed by the manifest desire exhibited by the Brethren present a t the hearing to exert their full power and influence in restoring tht harmony of the lodge, no further action was taken in regard to the charges. . . . . A Thanksgiving Service was held a t Melbourne, December 2nd, 1918, to commemorate the cessation of hostilities. An interesting programme was arranged, and a number of patriotic addresses were delivered by Grand and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge. The proceedings are made up largely of routine matters, and contain little information or legislation of general interest. The Grand Master, M.". W-'- FREDERICK T . HICKFORD, was re-elected. There is no report on Correspondence.
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VIRGINIA—1919. Lodges, 328; members, 28,154; net gain, 1,013. Richmond, February 11, 1919. EARNEST L . C U N N I N G H A M , M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The address of the Grand Master is a literary masterpiece and the tradition of the South for producing orators of ability is again upheld. His report, with the appendix, covers ninety-nine pages, a large portion of which is of local interest. The question of jurisdiction over rejected material receives his attention, and he says in p a r t : Instances have occurred in Virginia where men have petitioned, been elected and the degrees conferred all in accordance with our law, b u t due to the fact that they had been previously rejected in another Grand Jurisdiction, have been declared to have been irregularly made by the jurisdictions in which they were rejected, and by other Grand Jurisdictions, been almost classed as a clandestinely made Mason. • • « I t does not seem right t h a t a m a n who h a s legally petitioned and been made a Mason in strict compliance with our laws shall be denied the right of visitation in any other Grand Jurisdiction solely because a t some time he had been rejected by a Lodge in t h a t Grand Jurisdiction, yet on the other hand, I do not believe that it would be proper in the Grand Lodge of Virginia to criticize t h e laws of another Grand Jurisdiction. There should be some common plane on this question upon which the Grand Lodges should be able to meet, and there should exist peace and harmony between the different Grand Jurisdictions. / In our opinion the Law of comity existing between Grand J u r isdictions should govern, and jurisdiction over rejected petitioners after permanently removing from the Grand Jurisdiction rejecting them appears to be a direct violation of this law. We quote his remarks regarding physical qualifications: In reference to requests for dispensation waiving physical qualiflca-tions, I have in all cases ruled and decided that if a man could comply with the Ritual without the aid of friendly or artificial assistance, his petition could be received. Otherwise, not. And I have instructed the Pistrict Deputy Grand Master to personally examine into each case and satisfy himself. I have refused to change this law in any particular, and I strongly recommend to this Grand Lodge t h a t no change be made in Section 214 of the Methodical Digest. I am opposed to letting down the bars in the slightest degree. His recommendation, which was adopted, with reference to the Independent Grand Lodge of France is interesting and we take it in full: I recommend that the official recognition which was given to the Independent Grand Lodge of France and its provinces be withdrawn. It is evident t o me that there is no difference between the Grand Lodge t h a t we have recognized and the Grand Lodge t h a t we refused to recognize a t the last Grand Annual Communication for the reasons set forth hereinafter. I am opposed to the recognition of any body calling themselves Masons who do not require a belief in God and have the Holy Bible upon
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the altar.. I am aware that some Grand Lodges have given permission to their membership to visit iotiges in "France out i nave ruled that no member of a Lodge in Virginia may visit any lodge that holds its charter from a Grand Lodge that is not recognized by this Grand Lodge. A lodge that calls itself Masonic but does not require a belief In Deity and does not have the Holy Bible upon the altar, is not a Masonic body to me, regardless of what name they may liave placed upon their organization. A number of dispensations were issued to receive and ballot upon petitions at both stated and special communications, and to confer more than one degree upon the same candidate at the same communication, waiving Masonic proficiency. A special committee on Masonic Defense reported with reference to the various organizations being formed for Masonic services overseas, and we quote below a part of the report which was adopted: Early in the world war an organization was started for Masonic w a r relief a t the head of which was P. G. M. Melish, of Ohio. I t seems t o ' have sunk in the waters of oblivion witliout leaving a ripple. Behind ^both movements were, among the most active promoters, several well known advocates of a General Grand Lodge or supreme authority, always distasteful to Virginia Masons. All these efforts of every kind contain a danger. Tlierefore in view of the fact that our soldiers neither need nor desire additional service a t our hands overseas, that our civil and military authorities forbid it, and that it is best that we of Virignia do not tie our hands and pixss under the yoke of any superior authority under the blue sky, your committee recommend that no action be taken save that each of us individually, as Lodges, and a,s a Grand Lodge, determine to do our utmost to welcome, cheer, encourage and relieve, our returning soldiers and sailors, especially those of our ov.-n household. That we will try to help them to help themselves, get them work, give tliem the preference over others, and try to bring joy to their hearts and happiness to their lives. Also, Rcitolvcd. Tliat the Grand Lodge declines to. become connected with the Masonic service association of the United States. One new Lodge was chartered, Clintwood No. 60, located at Clintwood. M.'. W.". J O S E P H W . EGGI.KSTON, Correspondent, gives a kindly review of Kansas for 1918, devoting three pages thereto, most of which is quotations from the Kansas proceedings, and viewing our own liberality in amount of space given over to quotations in reviewing Virginia in this report, believe his conclusion, which we quote in full, is applicable, fifty-fifty: CONCLUSION.
None! I refuse to write one, to jirevent lazy writers quoting it to sliirk work, as the.v have done before. SOL. CUTCHINGS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Richmond. CHABLES A . NESHITT, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Richmond. J O S E P H W . EGGLESTON, P.'. G'- M.'. Correspondent, Richmond.
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Februar>
WEST VIRGINIA—1918. Lodges, 151; members, 21,657; n e t gain, 948. Wheeling, November 13j 1918.
GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, R . ' - W - ' -
Deputy Grand Master, as Grand Master. Owing to the influenza epidemic Grand Lodge was called off until December 11, 1918. Wheeling, December 11, 1918.
CHARLES S . ANGEL, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Grand Lodge resumed labor, and M.'. W-'- J O H N M . COLLINS,
representing Kansas, was present. The Grand Master began his annual address with the following apology: I beg your indulgence in this task a s the only genuine extemporaneous speaker is the lady of your heart and hand about 4 a. m., when you have just come home from Lodge in this arid American territory. I will confine myself to submitting the customary routine annual report of the Grand Master.
Approximately thirty pages of his address are devoted to a list of Dispensations issued and refused, degrees conferred by courtesy and waivers of jurisdiction. Similar.to the action taken by this Grand Jurisdiction, he refused permission for lodges to take p a r t as lodges in patriotic celebrations. One of the subordinate lodges carried their patriotism to the extent of verging on politics in drafting a resolution to be presented to the School Board expressing their opposition to the teaching of German in the Ward Schools, but the Grand Master wisely reqiiested t h e lodge not to adopt the resolution. Decisions to the number of twenty-four were rendered by the Grand Master, and they are reported in full. The Correspondence Committee reported on the request for fraternal recognition from the Grand Lodge of France, and asked for further time before submitting a final report, which was granted. The Special Committee on Masonic Home submitted an extended report relative to proposed sites for the new home, final decision selecting a location near Parkersburg. In addition to the magnificent bequest of the late HENRY KRUG, referred to in previous reports, Brother NATHAN BAY SCOTT of Washington, D. C ,
donated 210 shares of the capital stock of the Continental Trust Company, of Washington, D. C , of. $100 par value,—$130 book value, per share, for use in the construction of the Home. Either donation would be unusual, but two in one Grand Jurisdiction is dumbfounding. No reason why a Home should not be maintained in a Grand Jurisdiction that produces characters of that kind. Five Special Communications were held for the purpose of dedicating new Halls and laying corner stones, and a Special Communication was called for the purpose of unveiling the Memorial
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Tablet placed in The Lodge Room of Phoenix Lodge No. 73, Sisterville in memory of Brother HENRY KRUG. A i>age cut of the Tablet is included in the proceedings. The salary of the Grand Secretary was given a boost of $900 per annum, and we extend our congratulations on this evidence of recognition for faithful services. A great amount of time, labor, money and space is devoted to listing in the printed proceedings the returns of the subordinate Lodges, which include a roster of officers and list of members, approximately one-third of the printed volume being required for this information. The Correspondence Report by M-'. W-'- GEORGE W . A T K I N -
SON, gives a" courteous review of Kansas for 1918, and he makes no criticism, for which we are grateful. GEORGE S . LAIDLEY, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Charleston. J O H N M . COLLINS, M - ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . A T K I N S O N , P.'- G.'. M.'. Correspondent, Charleston.
Next annual, Charleston, November 12, 1919.
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 282; members 36,386; net gain, 1,509. Milwaukee, June 10, 1919. DAVID HAHLOWE, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master. Kansas was honored by having their Grand Representative present in the person of the Grand Master, M-'. W-'- DAVID HARLOWE.
The address of the Grand Master is not lengthy, and contains little of general interest. , He pays a high tribute to the Grand Secretary of Wisconsin, R-'. W-'. WILLIAM W . PERRY, and having in mind the two-fold object, the good of the Order, and the health of the Grand Secretary, recommends that said oflBcer be compelled, or forced, to remain away from his office a certain period of time each week. And, later, a resolution is unanimously adopted by a rising vote, requiring the Grand Secretary to take three days vacation each week, exclusive of Sunday, during the coming summer and fall. And, gee whiz, Wisconsin is chuck full of good fishing holes. An interesting report on the great forest fire in Carlton and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota, during the month of October, 1918, is presented by Bro. W I L L I A M H . WEBB, of Superior, Wis.
The
part taken by the Fraternity in the relief work is a record to be proud of. In addition to the large amount contributed in the way
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of money, clothing, shelter, meals, etc., by the local Brethren near the devastated area, the sum of $13,179.65 was contributed by the Masons of Wisconsin. If to accomplish your purpose you must break the Law, why break the Law to accomplish your purpose. An explanation of the foregoing, is found in the following, taken from the Jurisprudence Committee's report: "Our Constitution forbids the conferring of more than three degrees at one communication. In some Lodges, owing to t h e conditions arising out of the European conflict, the letter of the law was observed by holding two or more special coinmiinications on the same day." The w a r is over, so they were generous, and let 'er slide. In the list of Chairmen of Committees on Foreign Cwrespondence, we note ALRERT H . W I L S O N is listed for Kansas. I t is ALBERT K . , Brother PERRY, and we join you in cussin' the printer. A roll of honor is included in the printed volume, the pages being beautifully set off with a border in red, white and blue. In a number of instances we note a star placed opposite a name, indicating a Brother who made the Supreme Sacrifice. The Correspnodence report is by M.'. W.'. ALDRO J E N K S , and
his treatment of Kansas, including the amount of space given us, is generous. The report is well written and makes interesting reading. His conclusion touches briefly the question of French Masonry, and his arguments are good. CHARLES E . SHANE, M - ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Eau Claire.W I L L I A M W . PERRY, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO J E N K S , P - ' - G-'- M - ' . Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next annual, Milwaukee, June 8, 1920.
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918. Lodges, .34; members, 4,087; net gain, .380. Laramie, September 11, 1918.
T. BLAKE KENNEDY, M . ' . W.'.
Grand Master. Four Special Communications of Grand Lodge were held, one on March 23rd, 1918 for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple at Riverton, and another on August 27, 1918, to lay the cornerstone of the new City Hall a t Casper. The remaining two were held for the purpose of installing Grand Officers. The Grand Master rendered seventeen decisions, one of which was to the effect that a lodge can receive the petition from a person who has lost the thumb of his right hand. This decision was reversed by the Jurisprudence Committee.
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He recommended, that some sort of Masonic identification card be adopted for members in the service, and also that some uniform Masonic emblem to be worn by those who desire it be adopted and patented and become the official emblem of the Institution. These recommendations were referred to a Special Committee, who decided to consolidate the two suggestions, and an emblem "copyrighted by a Masonic Brother of Utah, which copyright he is willing to give to the Masons of the world without compensation" was adopted. The report of the Committee, in part, follows: We would suggest for your consideration that the two Ideas be covered by the issuing of such emblem, upon the back of which shall be inscribed "THE GRAND LODGE OP A. F. & A. M. of WYOMING" ; t h a t the emblems be numbered consecutively, according to" the number of Masons in the s t a t e ; t h a t one of these emblems be furnished each member of the subordinate lodges in this state at cost, and that a record of the same be kept by each Secretary of the subordinate lodges,, and a copy of such record be sent to the Grand Secretary. That in the future one of these emblems be furnished each Mason a t the time he receives the third degree, and that in the annual returns such record shall be sent to the Grand Secretary, and made a part of the records of this Grand Lodge. We would further recommend that the emblems furnished our members now in" the service of the United States be paid for by this Grand Lodge.
Unfortunately we cannot satisfy your curiosity, as the proceedings do not show a likeness of the emblem. The laws were amended to permit the Wyoming lodges to confer courtesy degrees, and likewise request other Grand Jurisdictions to return the favor, which we are glad to note, but regret the Grand Secretaries of the various Grand Jurisdictions are not permitted to handle these requests, the Wyoming law providing all requests of this nature must pass through the hands of the Grand Masters of the respective jurisdictions. A resolution was adopted that the Correspondence Committee gather all attainable information regarding the Grand Lodge of the Orient of Prance, and report at the next Annual Communication. In the meantime Wyoming masons are permitted to visit lodges working under the jurisdiction of the above named Grand Lodge, and wlecome visitors hailing from that Grand Lodge. We gladly refer the Committee to our exhaustive report on French Masonry shown in our 1919 Proceedings; it MAY save them some work. Grand Lodge contributed $1000 for Red Cross work, refunded to the lodges the amounts paid for dispensations to confer degrees on members entering military or naval service, and recommended that such sums be in turn contributed by the Lodges to the Red Cross, authorized the purchase of one registered $5,000 United States bond, fourth issue; and increased the compensation of the Committee on Correspondence to $300 per annum.
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An Honor Roll is included in the proceedings containing a list of three hundred and sixty-three names of Wyoming Masons in the service of their country. R.'. W-'. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, Grand Secretary, writes the Correspondence Report, and reviews Kansas for 1918. GEORGE E . BRIMMER, M.". W - ' . Grand Master, Rawlins. J O S E P H M . LOWNDES, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Lauder. Next annual, Casper, September 10, 1919. ALBERT K. WILSON, Committee.
MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES. Statistical table, showing membersliip of Grand Lodges. Compiled by R.'. TV.'.'ALBERT K . WILSON, for the K a n s a s Committee on Correr spondence. February, 1920. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
Utah
Total U. S
No. of Lodges.
Year.
550 26 563 383 151 111 22 37 237 667 66 877 565. 532 418 594 233 206 116 269 439 271 372 643 122 275 23 80 208 49 872 448 116 554 436 148 508
1918 1919 1918 1918 1918 1919 1918 1918 1919 1918 1919 1919 1919 1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1918 1918 1919 1919 1919 1918 1918 1919 1919 1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1918
37 272 150 453 890 20 103 328 209 151 282 34
1918 1918 1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1919 1918 1918 1919 1918
15,116
•
Memhership. 32,538 3,366 23,624 63,986 20,245 29,417 4,167 11,857 14,749 49,190 5,717 179,532 88,148 62,472 55,572 49,071 20,588 33,386 19,420 78,282 96,403 36,976 21,743 74,201 12,481 28,136 2,078 11,520 49,788 4,338 220,777 28,806 11,612 122,343 36,200 16,607 136,693 2,000 10,283 19,636 13,526 31,434 . 77,600 2,841 15,174 28,154 23,900 21,657 36,386 4,087 2,042,706
Net Gain. Net Lost. 2,857 217 1,491 3,602 1,303 1,469 1,027 714 5,515 36 12,246 5,580 2,964 4,370 3,025 • 1,201 933 868 2,597 4,549 1,599 968 2,579 1,551 46 236 2,307 362 9,484 1,548 944 8,050 3,865 756 4,739 461 1,572 618 1,178 6,234 114 287 1,013 946 1,509 386 109,906
GRAND LODGES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES RECOGNIZED BT THE GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. Grand Lodge.
No. of Lodget.
Chile Cuba
Peru
.
Total Foreign Membership
U. S. Totals..
t No figures given.
.'.
Year.
MejTiberahip Net Last Report. - -. Cfain.-
108 78 468
1919 ' 8,546 1919 7,963 1919' - - 69,775
119
1919 1919 1918 1919 1919 1918 1918 1918 1919
9,865
1,089
426 79 15 42 277 203 75
7,881 1,018 3,899 25,980 14,416 7,455
281
52 15 66 73
• 1919 1919 1919 1918
3,533 930 9,244 2,600
'
562 12 3,318
Net Loss.
•
13
1,938 794 331 .
639 49 383 90
135
1918
8,286
83 28 230 91
1919 1919 1918 1918
6,540
375
18,334 4,277
1,978
2,663
210,542
11,839 13
2,663 15,110
210,542 2,042,706
11,826 109,906
17,779
2,253,248
121,732
13
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. UNITED STATES A N D F O R E I G N MASONIC MEMBERSHIP. Prepared
b y K.". W . ' . A L B E R T K . W I I . S O . M . K a n s a s
F e b r u a r y , 1920.
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
32,538 3,366 23,624 63,986 20,245 29,417 4,167 11,857 14,749 49,190 5,717 179,632 88,148 62,472 55,572 49,071 20,588 33,386 19,420 78,282
6,153 914 5,092 14,213 6,599 10,815 1,530 3,797 3,360 12,011 1,608 52,463 22,550 16,288 13,460 10,243 4,559 11,451 4,767 26,848
1,554
96,403 36,976 21,743 74,201 12,481 28,136 2,078 11,520 49,788 4,338 220,777 28,805 11,612 122,343 36,200 16,607
27,760 10,438 4,539 17,775 2,600 5,754 629 4,692 9,358 1,217 44,491 4,485 3,271 47,693 6,784 4,499
136,693 2,000 10,283 19,636 13,526 31,434 77,600 2,841 15,174 28,154 23,900 21,657 36,386
40,260
Grand Lodge. Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas 'Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Michigan Minnesota_ Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada ; New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma...' Oregon Panama...; Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Correspondent.
4,087
United States Totals Total Gen. Gr. Chapter Subordinates. Total Gen. Gr. Council Subordinates . Total Gr. Encampment Subordinates.
2,042,706
Total Membership, U. S. A
2,042,706
* 5,381 3,770 4,310 6,181 25,464 784 4,716 8,725 4,861 .
7,738
13,615 1,278 561,689 1,274
X
859 3,681 1,505 7,016
t 281 507 2,526
X
10,614 11,832 4,062 3,003 2,218 836 5,401 2,078
10,331 9,196 1,803 2,427 4,338 394 2,103
X
2,766 1,674 X â&#x20AC;˘
7,725 735 605 23,951 1,824 1,039 7,818
2,961 1,798 763 1,266 22,877
t
1,493 1,469 "4,152 173,381 1,069
* General Grand Chapter Subordinate. X General Grand Council Subordinate, t Grand Encampment Subordinate. *,[ See Ma.ssachii.settii and Rhode Island.
552,963
174,4.50
Grand Comd^y, 3,559 603 1,464 8,098 3,825 4,590
t 1,787 1,986 5,795 894 23,221 9,152 8,776 7,753 5,726 1,325 6,075 2,403 H' 19,110 10,641 5,397 2,287 8,243 1,856 32,69
+
2,818 4,149 817 24,164 2,351 1,821 21,191 3,466
2,132
t 27,758 t 2,105 2,309 2,388 8,730 512 2,883 3,983 2,679 4,774 0,196 929 275,989
1,611 277,000
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Grand Lodge.
Chile Cuba
8,546 7,963 69,775
Or and Council.
. Grand Comd^y.
1,912 20,404
8,651
9,865
7,881
Peru
Grand Chapter.
8,388
438
4,108
189
1,018 3,899 25,980 14,416 7,455
862 913 1,612 1,809
3,533 930 9,244 2,600
1,971 1
8,286 6,540
Grand Totals
18,334 4,277
1,197
210,542 2,042,706
39,068 552,963
627 174,450
12,759 277,600
2,253,248
592,031
175,077
290,359
PROCEEDINGS
M;.W;. GRAND LODGE ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
KANSAS. SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 16 AND 17, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921.
VOLUME XVIII. PART 3.
M.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Master, Fredonia. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary, Topeka.
Published by Order of the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge.
1921.
HUGH P.
FARRELLY
GRAND MASTER,
March 18, 1920, to Februa ry 17, In21.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1921.
M.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN R.'. W ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH R.". W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD W.'- WILLIAM FRANK MARCH...-.
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'W-'W-'W.'. W-'-
:
Grand Master Deputy Grand Grand Senior Grand Junior
Fredonia. Master..Galena. Warden..Sedan. Warden..'Wichita.
Grand Treasurer....
Lawrence.
ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Topeka. and Rev. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY.Grawd Chaplain Abilene. ELMER F . STRAIN ...Grand Senior Deacon...To-peka. EARL B . HOPPER Grand Junior Deacon...'Ness City. JESSE J. WINTER Grand Marshal ....Concordia. CHARLIE E . GALE Grand S-word Bearer....Pratt. FRANK G. BROWN Grand Se^iior Steward.FaWRi-ver. LYNN R . BRODRICK Grand Junior Steivard.Marysville. ROBERT C . CALDWELL Grand Pursuivant.^. Topeka.
W-'- W. AMER BURNETT
GrandTyler
Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETING'â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922.
The sixty-sixth 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 15th day of February, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 9 o'clock A. M.
THCORIT PRINTCRY, WICHITA. nAMftAS
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-.W:-. GRAND LODGE OF .
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. WICHITA, KANSAS, February 16, 1921. 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 16th day of February, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.'. W-'. HUGH P. FARRELLY R.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN R.'. W-'. J O H N MCCULLAGH R.'. W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL
Grand Master Chanute. Deputy Grand Master...Fredonia. Grand Senior Warden...Galena. Grand Junior Warden...Sedan.
R.'. W-'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCU...
M.'- W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP W.'. FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD W.'. CLAYTON LEHMAN W..'. ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN W.'. CLICK FOCKELE W.'. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN W.'. CHARLES DEFOREST W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN W.'. W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Treasurer..'.
Lawrence.
as Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Chaplain Abilene. Grand Senior Deacon....Wichita. Grand Junior Deacon...."Newton. Grand Marshal Hiawatha. Grand Sivord Bearer LeRoy: Grand Senior Steivard..Great Bend. as Grand Junior Stetvard.hawrence. Grand Pursuivant Wichita. Grand Tyler ^Oberlin.
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.
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PROCEEDih'CS OF THE
_
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
Almighty GOD, Creator of all things and Father of all men; Thou a r t still upon Thy throne of wisdom, power and mercy, since the season comes in its appointed time and Thy sons are assembling in peace and prosperity with joy and rejoicing. We thank Thee for the loving kindness which has taken the venom out of the plague that shadowed our meeting a year ago, and for Thy mercy which is distilling the war clouds which darkened the world into the dews of peace and prosperity. Accept our deepest gratitude.for the divine protection which has preserved all our Grand Officers and left no vacant chair to sadden our hearts this year. We lift our hearts in thanksgiving for Thy mercy in calling back from the very brink of the grave our beloved Grand Secretary and we beseech Thee to restore him to the fullness of health, strength and efficiency for many years of blessed life among us. 0 Father, may all these blessings deepen our love and strengthen our faith. We thank Thee for a year of prosperity and harmony, of rapid increase in our Fraternity under the wise and kindly administration of our Grand Master and his loyal staff of supporters in maintaining the efficiency and worth of our noble Order. Bless them in the soul-satisfaction of work well done and the yeward of it. May all our Brothers who have been called from their earthly labors during this year rest in peace and Thy favor, and may Thy loving kindness temper the winds to the bereaved widows and the lambs of their folds and teach us to aid them aright. Our heavenly Father, for the abudant blessings of health and happiness granted to our brothers and sisters and the children in our Masonic Home, we return our thanks. We beseech Thee to bless them abundantly, and that they may be blessed in full measure bless in body, mind and soul those who give so-freely of their time, energy and sympathy to sustain this blessed institution erected in Thy name. Grant us the divine spirit of wisdom and brotherly love during this meeting that we may do Thy will and win Thy favor for the year to come in all our actions. Bless our fellowship and bind-us together as comrades in a noble cause and a righteous purpose whose growing success shall make the world better and richer. To Thy Holy name be the honor, the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
505
PAYMENT OF MILEAGE.
The M.". W.'. Grand Master announced the following ruling had been adopted by the Council of Administration relative to the payment of mileage: In the past, our Finance Committee and Grand Secretary have been greatly annoyed and somewhat embarrassed, by some members, who are inclined to devote their Grand Lodge trip to pleasure or their own private business. At our last Communication, this matter was referred to the Council of Administration, which directs me to say, and it may be made part of the record:' No member of this Grand Lodge will be paid any mileage, unless he is present and attends the. several sessions thereof, except for good cause, he is excused in writing, signed by the Grand Master. No payments for mileage will be made previous to the usual time, unless so excused, and not afterwards, except under the same rule. The Deputy Grand'Master, Bro. PAULEN, will assist the Grand Master in the discharge of this duty. If you have a good excuse, see him; if not, don't mention it.
ABSENCE OF GRAND SECRETARY.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced that owing to the serious illness of R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, he had early in January directed M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP to assume the duties of Grand Secretary, and that he would so act during this Annual Communication. INTRODUCTION OF GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas and they were welcomed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Suitable acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, Grand Representative of Texas. Grand Representatives were present as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
WELCOME TO VISITORS. The M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r extended a cordial invitation to all Master Masons in good standing t o attend this Annual Communication. INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITOR. M.'. W . ' . CORONA H . BRIGGS, P a s t Grand Master of Missouri, w a s introduced b y a special committee composed of M . ' . W.'. W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K and W . ' . R I C H ARD E . B I R D , welcomed on behalf of t h e Grand Lodge by
t h e M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, introduced t o t h e Grand Lodge, a n d escorted t o t h e G r a n d E a s t . REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W.'. C A S P E R P . S W A N K , C h a i r m a n , submitted the following r e p o r t , which, on motion, w a s adopted: 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.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY
Grand Master.
R.'. W-'- B E N S . PAULEN R.'. W-'. J O H N MCCULLAGH. R.'. W-'. J O H N A. FERRELL
.....Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R-.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH M.'. W-'. ADEX. A . SHARP W.'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY
Grand Treasurer. asGrand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W ' - RICHARD E . BIRD W.'. CLAYTON LEHMAN W.". ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN
W.'. CLICK FOCKELE W.'. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN W.'. CHARLES D E FOREST W.'. HOMER T. HARDEN W.'. W. AMER BURNETT
'.
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. Grand Marshal.
Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward. as Grand Junior Steward. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
507
KANSAS.
SUB-OFFICEKS.
Bro. CLARENCE E . PILE
'.
Grand Orator.
Bro. J . ROY GiVENS W.'. WILLIAM H . BOSTON
Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.'. HARVEY O . DAVIS... W . ' . STANFORD M . SMART W.'. GRAFTON D . WHITAKER
Lecturer. Lecturer. Lecturer.
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year ot Service. M.'. M.'. M.". M.'. M.'. M.'. M.". M.'. M.". M.". M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'.
W.". J A M E S H . MCCALL W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON W.'. THOMAS G . F I T C H W.". EDWARD W . WELLINGTON W.'. HENRY F . MASON W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE W.". ALEX. A. SHARP W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON W.". ELRICK C . COLE -. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK W.'. GILES H . LAMB W.'. CHARLES E . LOBDELL W.". WILLIAM I. STUART W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
1895 1901 1904 1907 1908 1910 1911 1912 1913 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919
'.
"~ DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District No. WILLIAM G . KELLEY J O H N H . CLARKE ROBERT J. MCFARLAND VERNON T . NICHOLSON ANDREW O . S M I T H WARREN 0 . PRATZ J O H N QUINCY WYCOFF HUBERT H . HUBBARD CLAUD E . LOCK E D W I N C . EAGLES ALBERT H . SHRADER ROY H . CLOSSEN L Y N N R . BRODRICK FRANCIS A. STEVENS C. ROY INGRAHAM
•.
2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 19 21 23
District No. JAMES H . BEEGLE STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE EARL T . PYLE MARION M . MILLER THEODORE H . DOHRER GLENN C . CALENE HARRY P . MERA JAMES A. CASSLER... •. LAUREN D . RIGG CUFFORD O . AVEY
24 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 34 36
LuciAN L . CONSTANT
37
EARL L . BARRETT ELMER MCCLELLAN STANFORD M . SMART JANVIER F . SKINNER
38 39 42 43
PROCEEDINGS
508
District No.
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73
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CLAYTON L E H M A N . W. AMER BURNETT.
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AARON H . CONNETT.
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WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. HUBERT H . HUBBARD. LAUREN D . RIGG.
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CHARLES N . FOWLER.
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ELMER S . NANCE.
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EDWARD W . WELLINGTON.
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Ohio Oregon
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;
JOSEPH D . F E L L . CHARLEY B . ERSKINE.
FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY.
1920-21.
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LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
Puerto Rico
WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
Queensland
ELRICK C . COLE.
Rhode Island
WILLIAM FRANK MARCH.
Scotland
HARVEY 0 . DAVIS.
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,
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;
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MARION K . BRUNDAGE.
LST MASTERS. ALLEN L . MARTIN No.. FRED T . N Y E HOLMES W . HAVILAND P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER.. CHARLES H . GOVE ELMER MCCOOL FRED L . GRAY ;. HARRY E . PEACH WILLIAM H . HARRISON J O H N M . PARRINGTON CHARLES G . W E S T EARL E . FAWCETT FRED H . RETSCHLAG CLARENCE F . HEATON AARON H . CONNETT JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN NATHAN B . THOMPSON.... FRANCIS A. STEVENS EVANELL N . H E I N L E I N
ARTHUR M . GARDNER F R A N K W . SCHMITT GEORGE W . RINGLE CLICK FOCKELE J O H N H . OSBORN WILLIAM 0 . NOBLE HARRY E . BEST JAY B . KIRK
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269
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167
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289
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292
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1920-21.
GRAND
J . LAWTON STANLEY ARTHUR FAUTEUX ALVA L . MCDANIEL JAMES A. CLARK GiFFORD M. BOOTH RAYMOND S . LOVE BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN JAMES F . BENNETT HENRY WALLENSTEIN •BRUCE GRIFFITH EARL L . BASSETT EDWARD W . W I N N ARCH L. TAYLOR EZRA B . FULLER JOSEPH H . CONARD OSCAR L . KISTLER CURTIS R . WILLIAMS
LODGE 295 297 303 303 303 303 303 • 303 303 303 ' 304 305 306 311 316 326 328
OF
KANSAS.
HARRY L . DURST ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER EUGENE S . TALCOTT T. TODD MCCLUGGAGE JAMES B . M C K I M NELS D . SWENSON CLARE S . LOCKWOOD CHARLES HIEBSCH BEJAMIN F . SHOOP FRANK L . PARSONS OTIS ARCHER OSCAR A. BROWN HARVEY A. THOMAS EDSON J . LUNGER WILLIAM H . POWELL HARRY L . GRIGGS
511 346 352 364 364 373 374 378 378 379 379 383 383 389 393 416 416
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Smithton No. 1.—EDWARD C. FAUST, M . , proxy for J. W.; ALLEN L . MARTIN, proxy for S. W. Leavemvorth No. 2.—HERBERT L . JUSTUS, M . ; DEAN S . L E W I S , S . W.; CARL E . ROSENQUIST, J. W. Wyandotte No. 3.—FRANK JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; JACOB SCHOLI,, J . W . Kickapoo No. U.—HARRY S . KNOCH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lawrence No. 6.—ARTHUR E . HUDDLESTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Union
No. 7.—FRED A. LINE, M . ; CHARLES E . BAKER, S . W . ; ROBINA O . THOMEN, proxy for J. W. Rising Sun No. 8.—NEAL E . H U F F , M . ; THOMAS L . MAKINSON, S . W.; LESLIE L . LEFFLER, proxy for J. W. Acacia No. 9.—PAUL A. LANGE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. King Solomon No. 10.—EDWARD ERASER, M . , proxy for S. W.; ELMER MCCOOL, proxy for J. W. Jewell No. 11.—FRED L . GRAY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Emporia No. 12.—JAMES R . DONALDSON, M . ; ERNEST A. LINDEMOOD, S . W . ; FRED H . RETSCHLAG, proxy for J. W. Oskaloosa No. U-—BRICK P . DAVIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Great Bend No. 15.—VICTOR B . BLAKEY, M . ; D O N C . MCILRATH, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM L . BOWERSOX, J. W. Lafayette No. 16.—RALPH R . DYKSTRA, M . ; WILLIAM H . SANDERS, S. W.;. J A M E S H . BURT, J . W. Top'eka No. 17.—JOHN W . SWICKARD M . ; BERT W . KROFF, S . W . ; FRANCIS A. STEVENS, proxy for J. W. Ottaiva No. 18.—HAROLD J . LAMB, proxy for M.; GEORGE G . OGDEN, proxy for S. W.; HALE B . BLAIR, J. W.
512
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Olathe No. If).—CHARLES A. HYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Circleville No. 20.—GUY NELSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Valley Falls No. 21.—WILBER M . DUNCANSON M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Melvern
No. 22.—JOHN
Q . TOMPKINS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Palmyra
No. 23.—ARTHUR
M . GARDNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and .
J. W. Osage Valley
No. 2J,.—LESLIE
E . ALLARD, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Longton
No. 26.—BENJAMIN
O . BERRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Neosho
No. 27.—GEORGE W . RINGLE, M . , proxy for S. W.; GEORGE W. SCHLATTER, proxy for J. W. Pacific No. 29.—EARL R . RIGG, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Toivanda No. 30.—JOEL E . DAVIS, M . ; WILLIAM P. ELLETT, proxy for S. W.; NAPOLEON L . REED, proxy for J. W. Hiaiuatha No. 35.—HENRY J. WELTMER, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W.
•
Council Grove No. 30.—WILLIAM
H . GREEN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Paola No. 37.—ALBERT DURKEE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. lola No. 38.—ROY
FOSTER, S . W . , proxy for M.; CLAUD E . LOCK,
proxy for J. W. Seneca
No. 39.—CLIFFORD
W . BALDWIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. De Soto No. JfO.—JOHN A. GEIBNER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. McKinley No. Ul.—HARRY D . ULLOM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Holton No. 42.—JAMES S . NAYLOR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delphian No. UU-—DAVID D . DECKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Easton No. U5.—DEAN G. ERHART, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Halstead No. 46.—ARTHUR BURNETT, M . ; OSCAR P. QUIRING, proxy for S. W.; RICHARD L . SCHRIVER, J. W. Xenia No. 47.—RUSSELL G . DAVIS, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Mackey No. 48.—CLAUDE L . MEYER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Nine Mile No. 49.—ULYSSES J. MATTHBY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lake No. 50.—GEORGE W . BOYLES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Orient No. 51.—SNOWDEN D . FLORA, M . ; CHARLES W . SPRENG, S . W.; CHESTER E . JOSS, proxy for J. W. Pottatvatomie No. 52.—GROVER C . URBANSKY, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Wetmore
No.
53.—DANIEL
A. LEAGUE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Shatvnee No. 54.—EDWARD ZILHART, M . ; CLYDE CURRY, proxy for S. W.; PAUL H . W I L U A M S , J. W.
Troy No. 55.—GEOBGE A. AppLEBY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W.' Spring Hill No. 56.—OTTO E . PERRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Coyville No. 57.—WILLIAM
STEELE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
1920-21.
,
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
513
McCracken No. 5S.—EDWARD J . F L E T C H E R , p r o x y f o r M . ; L Y L E W . F A R W E L L , S . W . ; PERCY GRUMBEIN, proxy for J . W. Salina La
No. 60.—OTTO P A U G H , M . ; T H O M A S E . W E I S , S . W . ; GEORGE R. M E N I S H , J . W.
Cygne
No.
61.—ROY
A. G L U C K L I C H , M . , p r o x y f o r
S. W .
and
J. W. Ridgeivay No. 62.—GEORGE P. HART, M . ; JOSEPH COFFMAN, S . W . ; GEORGE P . S M I T H , p r o x y f o r J . W . Adams
No.
63.—ROBERT
H . M O N T G O M E R Y , p r o x y f o r M., S. W .
and
J. W. Wathena No. 6U.—MiCHAEL BAUER, J R . , p r o x y f o r M. a n d J . W . ; • R O B E R T H . L A R Z E L E R E , p r o x y f o r S. W . Gardner
No. 65.—GEORGE B . DENT, W I L E Y S . HARPER, J. W.
Btirlington
No. 66.—GEORGE
M . ; EARL
E . HILL,
S. W . ;
R . F I T C H , M . ; LESTER J . PiLCHER, S .
W.; RAYMOND J. REED, J. W.
Frankfort Hiram
No. 67.—FRANK
H . ToBiN, M., p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
No. 68.—EDWIN S I C K E L , M . ; ELZRA W . R E E L , S . W . ; GEORGE W. L E A K , p r o x y for J. W.
Carbondale
No.
Baxter
71.—FRANK
No.
Huron
70.—ISRAEL
B R I G G S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W .
M . S P A R K S , S . W . , p r o x y f o r M. a n d J .
W.
No. 72.—OLIVER M. A N D E R S O N , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J. W.
Chetopa
No.
73.—HARRY
B . E D M U N D S O N , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d
J. W. Mystic
Tie'No. 7 - j . — F R A N C I S A. N E L S O N , M . ; S Y D N E Y E . P A T T E R SON, S. W . ; E R N E S T C. S K Y L E S , J . W .
Vvamego Delta
No.
75.—FOREST
L E A C H , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W. a n d J . W .
No. 7 7 . — - J A M E S H . T R I C E , M . ; W R I G H T L . D I L L M A N , f o r S. W . ; J A N V I E R F . S K I N N E R , p r o x y f o r J . W .
proxy
Corinthian No. 79. — H E N R Y A. B U E K , p r o x y f o r M.; CARL ScHENCK, p r o x y f o r S. W . ; W I L L I A M H . P O W E L L , p r o x y f o r
J. W. Zeredatha
No.
80.—JOHN
M . FITCH,
M . ; THOMAS
J.
CAMERON,
p r o x y f o r S. W . ; CHARLES A. R E M Y , p r o x y f o r J . W . Neiv
Albany No. 81.—ISAAC N . B I V E N S , proxy for B I V I N S , S . W . , p r o x y for J. W. '
Tuscan
No.
82.—GEHART
M.; M A R K
P . Z W I N K , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
F.
MOUNT
C. D U L I N S K Y , S . W .
Doric No. 83.—CLARENCE S. F U L L E R , J . W., p r o x y f o r M. a n d S. W . •Jefferson
No. 84.—J.
G L E N N H U N S U C K E R , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W .
and
J. W. Sutton
No.
85.—IRA
S . J E W E L L , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W .
Sunfloiver No. 86.—BENJAMIN R . ALYEA, M . ; W E S L E Y E . TAYLOR, S. W . ; S T A N L E Y H . G R A H A M , J . W . Mankato Eiireka Home
No.
87.—LEROY
C H A N D L E R , S . W . , p r o x y f o r M. a n d J . W .
No. 88.—CHARLES No.
89.—JAMES
V . P O R T E R , M . , p r o x y f o r S.. W . a n d J . W .
P . S A M S , p r o x y f o r M., S. W. a n d J . W .
514
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Golden Rule No. 90.—0. PoRTis DAVIS, M . ; WILLIAM NELSON, proxy for S. W.; ROBERT C. CALDWELL, proxy for J . W . Marysville No. 9J.—WALTER B . T O M P K I N S , M . ; JACOB E . ANDREWS, proxy for S. W.; LYNN R . BRODRICK, proxy for J. W. Devon No. 92.—LAWRENCE L . RITCHIE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Girard No. 93.—ESTEL H . RICE, M . ; HARRY S . RICHARDS, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Harmony No. 9J,.—CHARLES M . KIMBALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Constellation No. 95.—GIDEON W . TUTTLE, M . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM 0 . STARNS, proxy for J. W. Delaware No. 96.—CLEVELAND GRESS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Patmos No. 97.—HECTOR SINCLAIR, B I . ; LOUIS G U I N N , S . W . ; F R A N K B . OLIN, J. W. Benevolent No. 98.—ALBERT L . YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROY G. SHEARER, proxy for J. W. Wichita No. 99.—WALTER W . HIBARGER, M . ; SETH R . KELLOGG, S . W.; THEODORE LINDBERG, J . W. Prudence No. 100.—HAROLD W . FIELD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Keystone No. 102.—RICHARD E . FULKERSON, proxy for M.; GORDON B. GREEN, S . W . ; ALMON M . BAKER, J . W. Cedar No. 103.—GUY S . JEFFERS, proxy for M.; FOREST H . CORSER, S. W.; VERN NESBITT, proxy for J. W. Frontier No. lOi.—LLOYD D . LEROY, J R . , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Solomon City No. 105.—ERNEST S . ALLGOOD, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Fidelity No. 106.—ARLEY D . BURT, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOSEPH A. FULLER, S . W . Fortitude No. 107.—Louis H. CLAYTON, M . ; FRANCIS M . BATCHELOR, proxy for S. W.; LLOYD L . HUGHES, proxy for J. W. Winfield No. 110.—LESLIE O . P H I L L I P S , M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY A. FLAGMAN N, J. W. Hesperian No. 111.—THOMAS H . ATTEBURY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Valley No. 112.—JAMES M . LAYTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and . J . W. St. John's No. 113.—JESSE J. WINTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Advance No. 114.—ALTON L . SHUTE, M . ; JAMES C . RIGGS, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM L . MCALLISTER, proxy for J. W . Excelsior No. 115.—MILO MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Muscotah No. 116.—PETER J. CORTELYOU, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLAUDE C. BACON, S . W . Parsons No. 117.—HARVEY R . REED, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES E. P I L E , proxy for S. W. Altoona No. 118.—BENJAMIN C . BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. .
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
515
Cherokee No. 119.—CLARENCE O . ISELEY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Clifton No. 122.—DANIEL A. BRAY, S. W., proxy for M. and J . W. Godfrey No. 12i.—PETER O . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Catvker City No. 125.—LUTHER C . CROSBY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Palestine No. 127.—THOMAS D . GREER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Munden No. 128.—CLARENCE J. STRANSKY, M . ; EDWARD J. BROSH, S. W.; MiRZA WATERSON, proxy for J. W. Belleville No. 129.—JAMES A. HOLLANDSWORTH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Polar Star No. ISO.—RICHARD HEMPHILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Equity No. 131.—GEORGE L. GRAHAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Carson No. 132.—HARRY C. KYGER, M . ; RALPH H . JOHNSON, S . W . ; WILLIAM P. JACKSON, proxy for J. W. Crescent No. 133.—MILTON.A. GOODWIN, M . ; GEORGE W . F R A N K , proxy for S. W.; HARRY L . BURNETT, J. W. Clay Center No. 13U.—ARTHUR D . CONRAD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lenexa No. 135.—BARTON L . FULLERTON. M . , proxy for S. W.; HALLEY R . PLANNER, proxy for J. W. Vesper No. 136.—ENOCH E . BROOKS, M . ; JESSE W . LEWIS, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES H . INGLEFIELD, proxy for J. W. Cherryvale No. 137.—JOHN L . MURPHY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Dover No. 138.—HARRY F . BOYER, proxy for M. and J. W.; LESTER MORAN, proxy for S. W. Sedgivick No. 139.—CHARLES H . HUSBAND, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Reno No. HO.—CHARLES W . HARMONY, M . , proxy for S. W.; W I L L IAM P. CART, J. W. Signal No. HI.—WILLIAM H . PRICE, M . ; ARTHUR A. KIESOW, S . W.; WILLIAM E . J E N K I N S , J. W. Newton No. H.2.—CLAUDE O . CONKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gilead No. lUk.—VERNE B . UTTERBACK, M . ; CLYDE B . BURNETT, S . W.; J O H N H . SCHNELL, J. W. Mt. Vernon No. H5.—GEORGE H . BARDRICK, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ellstvorth No. H.6.—HUBERT E . COLE, proxy for M.; EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES N . FOWLER, proxy for J. W. Center No. H7.—RODDIE SWAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wa-Keeney No. H8.—EARL M . GROFT, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR S. KERAUS, S . W . Thayer No. H9.—HARVEY G . LOWRANCE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wellington No. 150.—GUY EMERSON R U T H , M . , proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM A. P H E L P S , J. W.
516
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Douglass No. 151.—HARRY A. MATHENEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Leho No. 152.—HERBERT A. ROGERS, M . , proxy for S. W and J. W. Lincoln No. 15h.—JAMES W . MAKER, M . , proxy for S. W.; EMANUEL R. FROBENIUS, proxy for J. W. Hope No. 155.—LESTER B . FLEAK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Haven. No. 157.—JAMES R . DERDEN, S . W . , proxy for M.; PERCY T . WiMER, proxy for J. W. Active No. 158.—ALBERT S . JOHNSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES P. BRADING, S . W .
Robinson No. 159.—WALLACE H . ROGERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Saqui No. 160.—LESTER F . BuRKHOLDER, M., proxy for J. W.; DAVID C. ROY, S . W . •
Alma No. 161.—OLCOTT W . LITTLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Greemvood No. 163.—FRANK G . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. AHvood No. 16Jt.—OREL J. FRANKLIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oxford
No. 165.—JOHN W. WENGLER, M . ; TORRENCE E . DONLEY,
proxy for S. W ; LINDSAY B . KELSEY, proxy for J. W. Lamed No. 167.—D. DEE DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W.; KARL W I L LIAM HOLZAPFEL, proxy for J . W.
Parkerville No. 168.—THOMAS H . GLASSCOCK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Blue Rapids No. 169.—RoY G. BALDWIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sterling No. 171.—ERNEST R . DYMOND, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN HOPPER, S . W . McPherson No. 172:—HENRY H . W I L K E , M . ; SORBN SORENSEN, proxy for S. W-.; J O H N H . OAKES, J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—FELIX C. B L A N K E N S H I P , M . ; CORNEY MACY, S. W.; LUCIAN L . CONSTANT, proxy for J . W.
Western Star No. 17U.—OMAR B . WOLFE, M . , proxy for S. W. and - J . W. Kinvin No. 175.—JOHN RONAN, M . , proxy for J. W.; HENRY A. CAMPBELL, proxy for S. W. RusseU'No. 177.—ANDREW J. FRANCIS, JR., M . , proxy for S. W.; B E N J A M I N G. PHLEGAR, J. W .
Mt. Moriah No. 179.—FRED J . BURT, M., proxy for J. W.; HENRY M. MONTGOMERY, S . W .
Lenora No. 181.—PEARL S . HOLLENSHEAD, M . , proxy for S. W. and • J. W. Burrtoti No. 182.—HARRY HARRIS, M.; JAMES C . CADWELL, S . W . ; CHARLIE B.GROVER, J . W.
GaylordNo. 183.—RARRY H . HAYS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Phillipsburg No. 18i.—WALTER M . BABCOCK, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. • Hamlin No. 185.—FRED R . DOREI, J . W^, proxy for M. and S. W. Mountain Slope No. 186.—GEORGE W . WILSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
1920-21,
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
517
Pittsburg No. 187.—WARREN B . FOX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Newahcuba No. 189.—FRED R . BUSH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Henri No. 190.—WILLIAM D . DENHOLM, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Walmit Valley No. 191.—CHARLES A. P H I L U P S , M . ; SAMUEL F . BEARDSLEE, S . W . ; GEORGE. M . BYAL, J . W.
Royal No. 192.—GODFREY E . BOHRER, M . , proxy for S. W, and J . W. Hartford' No. 193.—R. ERNEST RAYL, M . ; ROBERT L . MAHAFFEY, S. W.; OTIS W . BEACH, J. W.
Galena No. 19^.—TED CARL SENTER, M., proxy for S. W. and J . W. Hays No. 195.—JOHN T . MORRISON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Madison No. 196.^-MosES P . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Canton No. 197.—J. WALTER COONS, proxy for M.; ERNEST A. MusiCK, proxy for S. W.; EZRA PLEHEN, proxy for J. W. • Blue Hill No. 198.—WILLIAM E . KEENEY, M . , proxy for J. W . ; JESSE TATMAN, S . W .
Norton No. 199.—GROVE B . SEELEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Anthony No. 200.—CLARENCE E . JONES; proxy for M.; HARVEY O . DAVIS, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delphos No..202.—CHESTER F . BARR, J. W., proxy for M.; FRANK T . SLATER, proxy for S. W. Sumner No. 203.—JOHN WALTER SKOOG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Doiuns No. 20J,.—IRVIN C. SKINNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Eminence No. 205.—ROY M. MUDGE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Harper No. 206.—HORACE A. LEE, M . ; GLENN SPUNG, proxy for S. W.; ERVIN SHEPPERD, proxy for J. W.
Occidental No. 207.—DAVID KNOX TRINE, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Friendship No. 208.—GEORGE H . THORP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. .. Olive Branch No. 212.—ROBERT S . BROOKS, M., proxy for J. W.; LESTER B . MILLER, S . W .
Tivin Grove No. 213.—JOHN M . COOPER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sincerity No. 21J,.—LEWIS E N O S GUIPRE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Walmit City No. 215.—WILLIAM J. DEIGHTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Landmark No. 218.—EDGAR C. ANDREWS, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. . Corner Stone No. 219.—OLIVER P. GUTHRIE, M., proxy for J. W.; CHARLES E . WARD, proxy for S. W.
Leivis No. 220.—GUY L . CRAWFORD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Lebanon No. 221.—JOSEPH MCGOWAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
518
PROCEEDINGS
St. Bernard
No. 222.—CLARENCE
OF THE
February,
R . A T E N , proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Anchor No. 22U.—GEORGE E . WERTZ, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Siloam No. 225.—SAMUEL ALEXANDER, M . ; WILLIAM C. CARTLIDGE, S. W.; HOMER A. CLAUSSEN, J. W. Dirigo No. 226.—PERCIE JONES, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Jamestown No. 227.—WILLIAM A. ION, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROBERT H. JONES, proxy for J. W. Salem No.- 228.—WILLIAM KNIESTEADT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Vulcan No. 229.—ROY ROBISON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ninnescah No. 230.—WILBUR M . BENEFIEL, M . ; BURPEE E . THOMPSON, proxy for S. W.; CARL C. COGSWELL, J. W. Long Island No. 231.—WILLIAM CLYDE ROGERS, M . , proxy for S.
W. and J . W. Clinton No. 233.—JOSEPH B. PiCKiNS, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Garfield No. 235.—ALMON H . CHAFFEE, M.^ proxy for J. W.; CHARLES A. JOHNSON, proxy for S. W. Temple No. 2S7.—THOMAS R . LANDES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Soldier
No. 2^0.—WILLIAM T . BROOKS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Miltonvale No. 21,2.—PLEASANT W I L L P R Y , M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N S . FLEMING, proxy for S. W.
Peace No. 2h3.—A. DAVID FOX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Waverly
No. 2M.—WILLIAM
E . BEARD, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Marmaton No. 245.—PAUL
BOMAN, J . W., proxy for M. arid S. W.
Tyrian
W . MANRING, M . , proxy for S. W: and
No. 246.—HERBERT
J. W. Chase No. 247.—SAMUEL SANDERSON, proxy for M.,.S. W. and J . W: Scottsville No. 249.—GEORGE C . COLLINS, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Whiting No. 250.—EDWARD J. LOVE, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Gdlva No. 251.—ORVAL H . MORSE, S . W . , proxy for M.; FRANK S . TAYLOR, J . W. Stafford No. 252.—ERNEST C . S M I T H , M . , proxy for J. W.; A S A 0 . GERE, S. W . . Oakley No. 253.—NATHAN L . WELLS, M ; , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Ionic No. 254.—GAYLORD D . WEILEPP, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Lyra No. 256.—FRED R . COX, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Westmoreland No. 257.—CHRIS H . MOORE, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES E . CREE, S . W . Morton iVo. 25S.—HARVEY C . AUSHERMAN, M . ; HENRY J. H. ROSTER, S. W.; CARL O . BOMHOLT, J. W.
Beattie No. 259.—WILLIAM E . H A M , proxy for M., S. W. and J, W. Mulberry
No. 261.—JACK
DAVIDSON, proxy for M.; JAMES W . M C -
ELVANE, S . W . , proxy for J . W. Attica
No. 262.—CHARLES
E . LEADER, J . W . , proxy for M. and S. W.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
519
Charity No. 263.—RuFUS HOSLER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Logan No. 26k.—EWING R . BALDWIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Kilivinning No. 265.—MYRON W . GLASER, S . W . , proxy for M.; ROY EARLYWINE, proxy for J. W. Mt. Zion No. 266.—LEWIS J; BATES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Moline No. 267.—EDMOND L . FOULSTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. . , Bourbon No. 268.—RODNEY S . BOATRIGHT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Mistletoe No. 269.—JAMES A. J E N K I N S , S . W . , proxy for M.; ALVIN A. WISE, J. W.
Quenemo No. 270.—ROSCOE R. RUSH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Armourdale No. 271.—GEORGE MCALPINE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kaw No. 272.—HARRY N . PARIS, M . ; WILLIAM L . JOHNSON, proxy for S. W.; GEORGE H . LONG, proxy for J. W.
Black Diamond No. 27U.—ULYSSES S. MAHOOD, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM HOFFMAN, S . W .
Webb No. 275.—WILLIAM JOBBLING, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ashland No. 277.—JESSE E . DYER, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY B . CHRISTMAN, proxy for S. W. Cosmos No. 278.—JESSE D . NEWKIRK, J . W . , proxy for M. and S. W. Barney No. 279.—JOHN H . SCHIERECK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Brainerd No. 280.—WALTER R. SPRINGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Millbxook No. 281.—WILLIAM R . MONTGOMERY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alpha No. 282.—JOSEPH A. MCDOWELL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 283.—HARVEY DICKERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, proxy for S. V Anthem No. 28U.—PEREZ D . D E VAULT, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Argonia No. 285.—DAVID E . TROXEL, M . , proxy for J. W.; ASHLEY CONE, proxy for S. W. Lottis No. 286.—JOHN J. BAKER, M., proxy for S. W.; DELVIN E . LEWIS, proxy for J. W. Cy)-us No. 288.—WILLIM J. RUMOLD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emerald No. 289.—ELMER R . EYMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Paradise No. 290.—FRED REED, M . , proxy for J. W.; JOHN R . COLLINS, S. W.
Beulah No. 291.—WILLIAM N . HOOPMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Glasco No. 292.—JAMES L . FLETCHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Glen Elder No. 29J,.—IKVIN C . NEFF, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Comanche No. 295.—ROTEN A. YOUNG, M . , proxy for J. W.; AuSTA L . PARSONS, S . W .
Highland No. 296.—RAYMOND U . BRETHOUR, M . , proxy for S.' W and J. W.
520
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Apollo No. 297.—ARTHUR FAUTEUX, proxy for M. and J. W.; J O H N A. MCMAHON, proxy for S. W. Samaria No. 298.—SELBY H . MOHLER, M . ; ZDENEK F . CERNY, proxy for S. W.; ERNE3T C. JACKSON, proxy for J. W. Cable No. 299.—ARTHUR B . ELIOT, proxy for M. and S. W.; J O H N CLARK, proxy for J. W. Fargo No: 300.—WIJJAAM E . WILSON, M . ; ELBERT W . EDWARDS, S. W., proxy for J. W. Hamilton No. 301.—EDWARD E . PEDROJA, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Albert Pike No. SOS.—DOUGLAS S . NEWELL, M . ; GEORGE B . CARTWRIGHT, S. W.; RAY L . RUTHRAUFP, J. W. • Avon No. 305.—MARTIN G . HOOTEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. St. Thomas No. 306.—JAY L . WARNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kansas No. 307.—WILLIAM J. SCOTT, M . ; FRED THOMPSON, S . W . ; EDGAR CARRUTH, J. W. Alden No. 308.—WILLIAM L . GRAY, M . ; TILGHMAN B . JETER, S . W . ; HARRY W . TRACY J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—WILLIAM C . DAUGHERTY, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. . Naphtali No. 310.—EMMETT H . POWELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hancock No. 311.—^CHARLES M . SNELL, M . ; E . RUSSELL REEDER, S. W.; WILLIAM SNYDER, J. W. Santa Fe No. 312.—PAUL B . DAVIS M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Severance No. SIS.—YANTIS E . WILEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR J . ALBERS, S . W . CooUdge No. 316.—RAYMOND T. SHANSTROM, M., proxy for S. W. and J . W. Noreatur No. 3i7.^GE0RGE M. CLELAND, S . W.,, proxy for M. and J. W. . • Wallace No. 318.—HUGH B . WHEELER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norioich No. 319.—WILLIAM H . DECK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vermillion No. 320.—ARTHUR M . COOKE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Goodland No. 321.—FRANK H . ODELL, S . W . , proxy for M.; JOSEPH L. S M I T H , proxy for J. W. Ben Hur No. 322.—REX
B . CRAIG, S. W . , proxy for M. and J; W.
Oneida No. 323.—JOHN E . BARNDT, M . , proxy for J.- W.; JACOB S . ANDERSON, S . W . ' Caney No. 32J,.—FRANK G . KEISER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. La Harpe No. 325.—HARRY WILSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Horton No. 326.—BENJAMIN B. NoRRis, M.; ALBERT A. WEBER, S . W.; MARCEL M . BLOCK, proxy for J. W. Arcadia, No. S29.—ADAM H . ADAMSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
1920-21. La
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
521
Crosse No. 330.—GEORGE H . B U T L E R , M . ; C H A R L E S A. S. W . ; L O R E N Z O D . S H A I N , p r o x y f o r J . W .
DARK,
Rosedale No. 333.—FRANK L . R U S S E L L , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. Oak Hill No. 334.—JOHN MALCOLM, p r o x y f o r M . ; L A W R E N C E M . Cooney, J . W., p r o x y f o r S. W. Allen No. 335.—MiLTON SPADE, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W . Formosa No. 336.—CHARLES A. W I L L S , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. Frederick
No.
337.—CHARLES
G . BTLLAU, M . ; E D W A R D A. COLBERG,
p r o x y f o r S. W . ; J O H N W . B L A C K , J . W .
Leoti No. 3U0.—WILLIAM C . D I C K E Y , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J . W . Parker No. 3U1.—JOSEPH S. CANTRELL, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ; L E S T E R Ashlar
Edna
C. B R O W N B A C K , J . W . . No. SUU-—JOSEPH B . N O R M A N , M . ; G U S T A V E BURG, S. W . : J . L E W T O B I A S , J . W .
No. 3h5.—ARTHUR
. G. BRANDEN-
W . GOODWIN, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . ; A L B E R T
H. DURING, J. W .
Motindridge
No. SJ,G.—HARRY
G . VETTER, M . , proxy for J. W . ;
H A R R Y L . D U R S T , p r o x y f o r S. W .
Spivey Hoxie
No. 347.—OWEN' V. D U C K W O R T H , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. No. 3J,8.—FRED M . BURR, M . , p r o x y f o r J . W . ; W I L L I A M P . MOORE, S . W .
Scammon No. 351.—GEORGE D . ATWOOD, M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. Horace No. 352.—FRED B . S H A C K L E T T , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. Marquette No. S53.—DON B . M U L L E R , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . a n d J . W . Summerfie'ld No. 35J,.—CLYDE A. M O N Z I N G O , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . and J. W. . . Chautauquxi No. S 5 5 . — H E N R Y S . T U C K E R , M . , S . W . a n d J . W . Wellsville No. 35C.—RALPH V. O ' N E I L , p r o x y f o r M . ; P E A R L D . STONER, J . W., p r o x y f o r S. W . Alta
Vista
No.
5 5 7 . ^ L E O N A R D R I G L E Y , M . ; W I L L I A M MOORE, p r o x y
f o r S. W . ; U L Y S S E S G . S L A C K , p r o x y f o r J . W .
Sylvan
Grove No. S'sn.—JOHN F . M E I N H E R T Z , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . and J. W. Geneseo No. 361.—JESSE R . BACHELDER, M . ; p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W. • Cuba No. 362.—Louis M. B R I G H A M , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W . Poivhattan No. 363.—DANIEL A. Z I M M E R M A N , p r o x y f o r M., S. W . and J. W. Valley
Center
No. 3Gi.—RALPH
M . CLARK, M . ; J A M E S BERRY, S . W . ;
CHARLES C. SAMUELS, J. W .
Boling No. 365.—HOMER S T A R N S , J . W., p r o x y for M. a n d S. W . Bonner Springs No. 366.—WILLIAM S . TWIST, S . W . , proxy for M . ; C H A R L E S S . BEECROFT, p r o x y for J. W .
Plains No. 367.—JOHN H . H I A T T , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J . W . Stohrville No. 368.—GEORGE W . S T E W A R T , M . , p r o x y f o r S. W . a n d J. W.
522 Roger
PROCEEDINGS E. Sherman
No. 369.—CHARLES
OF THE
February,
M . LENNERT, M . , proxy for
S. W. and J. W. Maple
Hill
No. 370.—JOHN CLEMENTS, M . ; ALBERT W . PHILLIPS,
S. W., proxy for J. W. Divight
No. 37A.—HENRY S . MEYERS, proxy for M.; WALTER H . MEYERS, S. W . , proxy for J. W. Delavan No. 375.—RAY P . MARTIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Grand View No. 376.—ALFRED E . KING, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Zenda
No. 37*.—ROY B . HARDER, M . , proxy for S. W.; LESLIE D . K L E I N , J. W.
Buffalo No. 379.—BENJAMIN F . SHOOP, proxy for M. and S. W.; F R A N K NEWTON, proxy for J. W. City No. S80.—LESTER W . STEWART, M . ; CECIL O . STEELE, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM E . GRUBER, proxy for J . W. Grainfield No. 381.—NEWTON E . WATSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and White
J. W. Wilsey No. 382.—CHARLES J. ROY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J .W. McDonald No. 383.—OsCAR A. BROWN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Protection
No. 384.—EMERY
J. W. Piper No. 385.—LOUIS
E . FLEMING, M . , proxy for S. W. and
D . JACCARD, S . W . , proxy for M. a n d . J . W.
Emmett No. 387.—CLARKE S . POOL, proxy "for M., S. W. and J. W. Spearville No. 388.—JAMES C . ROBBINS, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Freeport No. 389.—HARRY H . HARE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sylvia No. 391.—JOHN W . YANKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mayetta No. S9'3.—ALMON F . DURKEE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Saffordville
No. 395.—HARRIS
F . STEWART, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lindsborg No. 397.—ALLEN WILBER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Mullinville No. 399.—ABRAHAM PETERS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Melody No. 400.—MILLER
Wakarusa
C . MORGAN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.'
No. 402.—iRh C. YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Benedict No. .403.—WILLIAM H . CAUBLE, M . , proxy for S. W,; HARRY L . ORENDORFF, proxy for J. W. Saint Francis No.' 404-—ROBERT CRAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kensington
No. 405.—CHARLES
R . BARRON, M . , proxy for
S. W.
and J . W. Htigoton No. 406.—CLIFF F . BELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Arma No. 408.—WILLIAM BEVERIDGE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Haviland No. 409.—VERNE B . CLEMENTS, M . ; JAMES H . REEDER, proxy for S. W.; G. GORDON BENNETT, proxy for J. W. Quinter No. 410.—HOMER L . PECK, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Climax No. 411.—BENNIE H . CARRITHERS, M.^ proxy for S. W. and
J. W.
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Ensign No. 413.—JAMES P. HARRELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Morland No. 414-—ALBERT KOBLER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Perry No. 415.—CLARENCE G : HART, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. King David No. ^ - Z 6 . ^ F R A N K M . CLARK, M . ; D . MOUNT L E M O N , S. W.; EDWARD L . BRITTON, J. W. Sharon Springs No. 417.—EDWARD V. THORENE, proxy for M. and J. W.; CHARLES L . SHRINER, proxy for S. W. Codell No. 418.—ARTHUR L . DOUGHERTY, M . ; STEPHEN R . TUCKER, S. W.: ROBERT W . GILPIN, J . W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
:
16 14 180
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.)
Representatives of Lodges
536
(E.Kclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Master or Past Masters.)
District Deputy Grand Masters Total representation in Grand Lodge Grand Representatives present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented
53 799 43 339 79
Total number of Lodges on rolls
418
Fraternally submitted, CASPER P. SWANK, P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, HARRY E . PEACH, HOMER C. V A N HORN, HENRY L . GAMES,
Committee.
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—CASPER P. SWANK, N O . 103, Chanute; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C . V A N HORN, NO. 167, Larned; HENRY L . GAMES, NO. 269, Conway Springs. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, No. 142, Newton; WILLIAM L . BURDICK, N O . 6, Lawrence; FRED T . N Y E , N O . 2, Leavenworth; ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, NO. 272, Kansas City; LARKIN N . MAKTIN, NO. 158, Atchison. . On Finance and Property.—CHARLES A. LOUCKS, NO. 289, Lakin; NATHAN B . THOMPSON, NO. 17, Topeka; CHARNES N . FOWLER, No. 146, (residence, Salina); ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NO. 352, (residence, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville. On Jurispr-udence.—BENNETT S . GAITSKILL, N O . 93, Girard; ELRICK C. COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55, (residence, H i a w a t h a ) ; J O H N M . PLEASANT, N O . 97, EI Dorado; GILES H . LAMB, NO. 144, Yates Center. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—ELMER F . STRAIN, No. 51, Topeka; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, NO. 283, Cimarron. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—ELRICK
K. .WILSON, NO. 51, Topeka.
C. COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
M.".W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY delivered the followingaddress, which, on motion of M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers : To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: BRETHREN: The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas is now open in Ample Form in our Sixty-fifth Annual Communication. That you are welcome and that it is a genuine pleasure to me to extend greetings to you, go without saying. What you are interested to know, now, is what your Grand Master has done during the past year, what he proposes for the future and what of interest to the Craft generally has occurred. It has been a somewhat busy year, fraught with bitter and sweet, the latter predominating, with' activity, and I believe with some success. I have been in constant touch with the various parts of the jurisdiction daily, by the use of the usual means of communication, and personally as much as possible. To take on, so to speak, the work of the Grand Master's office in addition to one's usual work, in the activities necessary to support one's self and family, under existing conditions, imperatively demands over-time, and it is therefore fortunate that "^^our Grand Master's enert'-ies and activities are exerted in Speculative Masonry only. I have enjoyed it, I have maintained rugged health, and I am sure that out of the joys and sorrows, the successes and failures, the smiles and tears of the past year, my vision of Masonry, of life and of man, has been broadened, deepened and enlarged generally, and my prayer is to that GOD whom we-as Masons reverence and serve, and whom we thank for all good things, that the past year may have been of some benefit to the Craft in this jurisdiction. For a detailed report of membership and finances, reference is made to the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, respectively. I may say, however, that our net gain in membership in 1920 was 7,420 and that our membership January 1, 1921 was 62,992, showing a healthy condition from that standpoint. INSTALLATION OF ABSENT GRAND OFFICERS.
Some of the Grand. Lodge Officers were not present at our last Annual Communication, but were duly installed, as follows: Bro. J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand Senior Warden, Galena, by HUBERT H . HUBBARD, District Deputy Grand Master, April 7, 1920, at a regular Communication of Galena Lodge No. 194.
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Bro. CLAYTON LEHMAN, Grand Junior Deacon, Newton, by Past Grand Master PERRY M . HOISINGTON at a Special Communication of Newton Lodge No. 142, the 7th day of April, 1920. Bro. ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, Grand Marshal, Hiawatha, at a Special Communication of Hiawatha Lodge No. 35, by Past Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART on April 21, 1920.
Bro. GLICK FOCKELE, Grand Sword Bearer, LeRoy, at a regular Communication of Neosho Lodge No. 27, by District Deputy Grand Master C. RoY INGRAHAM, April 20, 1920. Bro. JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN, Grand Senior Steward, Great Bend, at a Special Communication of Great Bend Lodge No. 15, by Past Grand Master ELRICK C. COLE, April 30, 1920. Bro. HOMER T. HARDEN, Grand Pursuivant, Wichita, by District Deputy Grand Master CLIFFORD 0 . AVEY at a regular Communication of Wichita Lodge No. 99, April 5, 1920. LODGES UNDER
DISPENSATION.
My predecessor, M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, issued Letters of Dispensation a s follows: J a n u a r y 5, 1920, to Delia Lodge, at Delia in Jackson County, and on February 5, 1920, to Lecompton Lodge, a t Lecompton in Douglas County. These Letters of Dispensation expired on March 18, but were promptly renewed and extended by me. I have had no report on either of these lodges. Doubtless the Committee on Lodges U. D. will report thereon at this Communication. On August 6, I issued Letters of Dispensation to Harveyville Lodge, at Harveyville, in Wabaunsee County, and I have had an excellent report on this lodge from Bro. FRANK E . BLOOD, District Deputy Grand Master. On August 31, I issued Letters of Dispensation to Elkhart Lodge, a t Elkhart in Morton County, and on October 16 to Selden Lodge, a t Selden, in Sheridan County. I have had no report on either of the last two named. Doubtless the Committee on Lodges U. D. will report thereon at this Communication. SUBJECTS REFERRED TO THE INCOMING GRAND MASTER.
At the last Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, the following subjects were referred to the incoming Grand Master: "Loss of Official Jewel, Furnishing Certified Record of Members, Masonic Home Roster, Unauthorized Copies of Charters and Return of Books of Annual Returns." Just why these particular subjects were so referred, I can not quite understand, but I have endeavored to do my duty relating thereto.
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I have to report thereon that the Grand Secretary has been authorized to supply the lost jewel, that the Masonic Home Roster will, be completed at once, and that the Grand Secretary continues to have much needless trouble in getting many lodge secretaries to give proper and necessary attention to the "Bock of Annual Returns." How long, oh, how long will some secretaries be negligent and unmindful of their duties. If some devoted brother can suggest an appropriate and practical remedy by which this neglect and indifference may be eliminated, tell the Grand Secretary or the incoming Grand Master about it. I recommend that for furnishing certified record of members, and certifying to the regular standing of lodges issuing life membership certificate and cards, the Grand Secretary be authorized to collect a fee of twenty-five cents each, to be turned into the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. That all lodges that have made or procured copies of their charters by photography or otherwise, from any source other than the Grand Secretary, as provided in existing regulations, be directed to destroy them at once, and that all lodges be prohibited, under proper penalty, from making, procuring or having in their possession any unauthorized copies of their charters. ONE LODGE CONSTITUTED.
This Grand Lodge, at the last Annual Communication, authorized a charter issued to Altamont Lodge No.>69, which was done and said lodge was duly constituted by W.'. ELMER S . NANCE, Special Deputy Grand Master on March 27, a detailed report of which is included in the report of the Grand Secretary, and to which reference is made. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.
The degree of Master Mason will be exemplified, as well as the proper form for balloting, by Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191 of Ness City, this evening, beginning promptly at 7:30, under the direction of W-'. HARVEY O. DAVIS. Assemble at 7:15 so that this work may begin promptly at the time appointed. The Grand Lodge will be called to labor at 7:15 and if you enter later than 7:30 you will disturb the proceedings. Walnut Valley Lodge is neither one of the oldest nor one of the largest lodges in the state; it was chartered in 1881 and has a membership of 132, having made a net gain during 1920 of 11. Its membership consists of active, earnest Masons, devoted to the institution and desirous of promoting its objects. You will be interested and instructed. Come early.
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GRAND ORATOR.
I am pleased to advise you that I have secured Bro. CLARENCE E. PILE, of Parsons Lodge No. 117 as Grand Orator for this Communication. He has been an active Mason in Parsons Lodge for many years. He is a successful lawyer, a strong, forceful speaker, entirely familiar with Masonry and Masonic history, and a lover of the art. I am sure you will be interested in his address a t two o'clock p. M. today. LODGE CALAMITIES.
. Piper Lodge: On March 13, 1920, the building in which Piper Lodge No. 385, of Wyandotte County, held its meetings, was destroyed by fire, including most of its records. There was no other suitable building in which they could meet in Piper. With the handicaps to which this lodge had been previously subjected, this was a most disheartening calamity. For a considerable time they had no meetings. Your Grand Master finally advised them, that to maintain a Masonic Lodge there must be meetings on a "high hill" or in a "low dale," if they did not provide a building. This admonition had the desired effect and upon the request of this lodge a Dispensation was issued to them, authorizing meetings to be held in the school house at Basehor, a small town about five miles from Piper. A new school building has been erected in Piper, the auditorium of which furnishes a fairly good place for meetings, and this lodge is now in the "old home town" again, and has reported considerable work for the year. Plans are pending for the construction of a permanent building in Piper, with a substantial Lodge room in the second story. Lane Lodge: Over two years ago. Lane Lodge No. 339 suffered severely by fire. The hall which they owned jointly with the I. O. O. F. was destroyed, including their records. Since then they have held meetings in a small room and have done some work, but under most unfavorable conditions. This is a small lodge, and while the brethren are entitled to credit for having maintained the lodge, they are not making that progress essential to Masonry. No definite plans seem to be under way looking to a substantial meeting place. Sedgwick Lodge: In June, Sedgwick Lodge No. 139, had an unusual loss. Part of the wall of their building gave way and thus temporarily left them without a meeting place. They have rebuilt it, however, and are now at home again.
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LAYING CORNER-STONES.
On May 10, I issued a commission to W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD,
Grand Senior Deacon, authorizing him to conduct the ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the new High School building in Haven, Reno County, which was done on May 12. Due report thereof was made to me, and will be made a part of the Proceedings of this Communication. On-May 28, W.". M.'. W I L U A M EASTON HUTCHISON was com-
missioned and authorized, as Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Union High School Building a t Holcomb in Finney County. He convened the Grand Lodge in Special Communication at Garden City on June 14, and from there they proceeded to the City of Holcomb, and there conducted the usual ceremonies. Due report thereof was made to me and will be printed in the Proceedings of this Communication. On October 23, Special Dispensation was granted to Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, to lay the corner-stone of a new High School Building in t h a t city, which ceremony was duly and regularly conducted on October 27, in the usual Masonic way, under the direction of W.'. GEORGE W . TROUT.
On October 17, Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191 of Ness City was authorized to lay the corner-stone of the new High School Building in said city. The usual ceremonies were conducted on November 5, in a most satisfactory manner by R.'- W.'. HAYES FLOYD, by special appointment of the Grand Master. On November 6, R.'. W.'. LYNN R . BRODRICK was authorized,
in connection with Marysvllle Lodge No. 91, of Marysville, to lay the corner-stone of the new Presbyterian church in that city. The ceremony was conducted according to our ancient usages and customs to the delight and satisfaction of the church people and public generally. DEDICATION AT WINFIELD.
The brethren of Winfield Lodge No. 110 have provided a splendid Masonic building, in the business center of the city. They own the entire building, the lower part thereof being leased for business purposes, and in the second story they have constructed a most commodious home for all of the Masonic bodies, a monument to Masonry. These brethren are entitled to the congratulations of the Craft, for their zeal in behalf of Masonry. On the evening of December 9, your Grand Master journeyed to that city and assisted by R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL, Grand Junior Warden, and the brethren of the lodge convened the Grand Lodge in Special Communication and dedicated this Masonic home
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according to our ancient rites and ceremonies. Minutes of this Special Communication will be printed in the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. DISPENSATIONS.
I have issued a considerable number of dispensations to confer the degrees of Fellow Craft and Master Mason, waiving the statutory time, in cases where the brothers in question for whom dispensations were requested, contemplated moving out of the jurisdiction of the lodge, or making a long journey of uncertain duration. I have not issued any such dispensations, except when requested for the reasons stated. For all such dispensations the prescribed fee of $5.00 has been paid. Some dispensations have been issued to meet the, conveniences, calamities and emergencies of lodges for which no fee was paid. Total number issued for which the fee was paid, 101, amounting to $505.00, which I have turned over to the Grand Secretary. Total number issued without fee, 43. I urge lodges to avoid the necessity of requesting special dispensations whenever possible, especially for authority to hold the annual election or installation of officers at a time other than the regular time, and for authority to install one or more of the officers at a time other than the regular time, because of the absence of such officers elect. Change your By-Law^s so that your election may avoid the Christmas period, or attend to the business of the lodge at Christmas time, first. When elected or appointed to an office, be there if possible, do not let frivolous things keep you away. In December and J a n u a r y the Special Dispensations make much work for your Grand Master, delay your reports and make complications and details in the Grand Secretary's office that should be avoided. In requesting dispensations, after your new officers are elected and installed, always give the name of the new Master of your lodge. CONFERRING DEGREES BY REQUEST.
Under our decisions, before one Lodge can confer degrees on a sojourner, as a courtesy, upon request of another Lodge from whence he conies, the Lodge so requested, before conferring such degrees, must receive a petition from such brother and take all the steps requisite to an original petition for the mysteries. To do so eliminates the element of courtesy and is a useless consumption of both time and energy. There is a marked and distinct difference between conferring degrees by request of another Lodge, as a Masonic courtesy, and t h a t of advancing a sojourner at his request and on his petition.
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I recommend that this subject be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and if such committee finds that any change is desirable, that they report to this Grand Lodge such amendments to our laws as may be necessary, to the end that a Masonic Lodge may be courteous, in fact, and may confer degrees for another Lodge simply upon the request of such other Lodge properly and regularly communicated. DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT MEETINGS.
Early in the year 1920, a new district was created. No. 74, and a District Deputy Grand Master was appointed therefor. Two District Deputy Grand Masters were also appointed to fill vacancies caused by removals. For details see report of Grand Secretary. Some of the most pleasant evenings I have spent during the year, were when attending these District Meetings, and I regret that I was not privileged to attend more. I regret exceedingly that some of the lodges were not represented a t their District Meetings. With the opportunities furnished now, there is no good reason why any Lodge in this jurisdiction should be unable to confer the degrees in an accurate manner. Proficiency cannot be attained however, except by attending these meetings, unless you have a lecturer instruct your lodge. Without accuracy, the lessons and beauty of the work are materially marred, and have not th'e right effect and influence on the candidate. I have urged and now "urge upon all lodges, accuracy and deliberation in conferring all degrees. The attention of my successor will be called to lodges that have been indifl'erent in this matter. To fill an office in a Masonic Lodge requires a faithful performance of duty which means some sacrifices, and unless a brother is willing to make the necessary sacrifice and assume the burdens, he should not accept the office. And â&#x201A;Źvery member of every lodge should be willing and ready to make any sacrifice and to perform any duty essential to the welfare of the Craft. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
During the past year the District Deputy Grand Masters have rendered a great service to the Fraternity. I have had occasion to assign to some of them some particular service and responsibility, and have not been disappointed in the discharge of their duties, either in time or manner. They have performed their duties generally in a very satisfactory manner. I certainly recommend a â&#x20AC;˘continuation of District Meetings and Deputies as one essential help to Masonry. Many of these brethren, at a sacrifice to their own business and even their health, have rendered services of importance such as entitle them to the commendation of the Craft
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universal. ' They have been courteous and prompt, and I extend to them my thanks for their'co-operation. OUR LECTURERS."
It was a very great pleasure for me to sign commissions reappointing W.'. Bros. HARVEY O . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART as
lecturers for the past year. I have seen much of their work and cannot commend it too highly. Not only a r e they deliberate and accurate but they have that dignified courtesy that commands the loyalty and respect of the Craft that make the District Meetings a pleasant place to be. These brothers and these District Meetings furnish every brother in Kansas the opportunity to be reasonably well posted. They have been a great help to Masonry in Kansas and have added materially to the accuracy of the work. I recommend a continuance of the employment of lecturers, and feel that the lecturers and District Meetings are indispensable. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
Several appointments have been made of Grand Representatives of our Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges, and Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near our Grand Lodge. Details of these appointments a r e in the report of the Grand Secretary, to which reference is made. STATUS OF AN ACCEPTED PETITIONER.
One lodge in this state accepted a petitioner, and thereafter ascertained t h a t he was unworthy. The lodge members, as I understand it, a r e unanimous in believing him unworthy. Of course objections were made, and none of the degrees have been conferred on him. I find no law providing for the permanent elimination of the name of such a petitioner from the lodge roll.. There should bo in my judgment, such a provision in our laws, and I recommend such enactment. This will serve to remind investigating committees that they h a v e . a duty to perform, and that much depends on i t s faithful performance. \ INVENTORY OF GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Some months ago, W-'- Bro. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, chairman of
our Committee on Finance and Property, ever faithful to the trust reposed in him, desiring to do his full duty, challenged my attention to Section 32 of our Grand Lodge By-Laws, which provides that this committee "shall annually 'inventory,' inspect and report on the condition of the property" etc., and to the meaning of "inventory" as there used.
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To make a detailed inventory of our Grand Lodge property would entail many months of the time of two or more. faithful brethren, with the assistance- of experts, and would demand much of the time of our Grand Secretary who is a very busy man, and it would also entail substantial expense, all of which seem to be unnecessary. After conferring by mail with the other members of the Council of Administration, I advised Bro. LouCKS that it was our concurrent view that a detailed inventory need not be made, and directed him not to make such an inventory, but in a general way to make a brief inventory such as will furnish an approximate recital of our property. This seems to be all that is necessary. â&#x20AC;˘I submit the matter to this Grand Lodge with the suggestion that if you desire a detailed inventory, or if you have any other or different direction to give this committee, make it known at this Communication. RECOMMENDATIONS OF GRAND SECRETARY.
Special attention is directed to the following subjects, included in the report of the Grand Secretary and to his suggestions and recommendations relating thereto: Titne for Stated Lodge Com.m.unications: For the reasons stated by the Grand.Secretary, I concur in his recommendation on this subject. It will save much correspondence and annoyance for both the Grand Secretary and Grand Master and for the lodges. Contribution to Home Fund by Orient Lodge No. 51: This splendid lodge has set a good example for the lodges throughout the jurisdiction, in aiding a most worthy cause that is close to the heart of every Mason. Pew lodges can afford to contribute an equal'amount, but alJ lodges can help some. Remember the spirit as well as the amount counts. I invite your attention to the report of the Grand Secretary under this head. History of Lodges: It is amazing that so many lodges are indifferent to the devoted efforts of our Grand Secretary in procuring data for Masonic History. I ask every member here to carefully consider the report of the Grand Secretary under this head, and to examine the list of delinquents, and if your lodge is in the list, let it be your special business when you return home to see to it that the information is furnished your Grand Secretary at once. List of Members in Late War: It seems incomprehensible t h a t so much carelessness, indifference and negligence has been manifested by many Secretaries, Masters and members of lodges in this matter. Masonry teaches loyalty and patriotism. To serve GOD.
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and to serve our country are among the first duties. This lesson is or should be impressed upon every Mason. These soldier boys were mobilized for war, some of. them made the supreme sacrifice, others were ready to do so. I challenge your attention to the information contained in the Grand Secretary's report under this head and urge you to see to it that this Honor Roll is placed in the hands of each member of our Fraternity who participated in any way in the great world tragedy. VISITATIONS.
I first desire to acknowledge the favors and assistance of the Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens, Grand Secretary, Grand Senior Deacon and other Grand Lodge Officers, in the matter of visitations. It is impossible for the Grand Master to visit any considerable number of the numerous lodges. There are many duties incumbent on him, some of which require very prompt attention such as to demand his presence at the desk as much as possible. And to be absent but a day or two, permits the work of the office to accumulate and entails unusual burdens and delays. We arranged to divide the ceremonial and visitorial work, and the officers mentioned have been very prompt and helpful. Some of said officers attended most, if not all, the District Meetings as well as others, and from reports made the Craft generally has been well, satisfied and most of the meetings quite satisfactory. Of course some disappointments could not be avoided, but as a whole, I think this plan as satisfactory as any that can now be arranged. I attended a goodly number of District and other meetings, and was everywhere extended the courtesy and consideration due the Grand East, and to one who, by your favor and confidence, is temporarily in that station. I enjoyed these meetings very much indeed, and everywhere I went I preached the doctrine of the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of man, and urged that the paramount duty of Masons is to maintain the high standard of Masonry. DEATH OF ROBERT TREAT PAYNE.
Our brother W-'. ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, Chairman of the Com-
mittee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., so well known and so highly esteemed by the Craft, was killed in an automobile accident October 17. This is the only death that has occurred in the personnel of the Grand Lodge Committees. For many years W.'Bro. PAYNE had the love and confidence of the members of this Grand Lodge, and had served faithfully and well on committees of the several Masonic Bodies. No more faithful and conscientious .worker ever served on a committee. He was always among the
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first to arrive and last to leave, always at his post of duty, sometimes working all night in order to facilitate our business and promote the interests of the Craft. "His death was untimely and his brethren â&#x20AC;˘ mourn." He was an honored member of Apollo Lodge No. 297 of Ellis, and that lodge, assisted by the other Masonic Bodies, placed his body in its last resting place- with the usual Masonic Ceremonies. "We cherish his memory here, we commend his spirit to GOD who gave it, and consign his body to the Earth." I have appointed Bro. ELMER F . STRAIN of Topeka, Chairman of said committee. OUR SHAVER MONITOR.
Our monitor, compiled by our late beloved brother M.'. W.'WILLIAM M . SHAVER, is no doubt the most complete book of this character ever published and should be in the hands of every member of the Craft. To Masons it should be next to the Bible, from which much of the text is taken. It is a superb assembly of classics and furnishes food for thought at every page. This book should be placed in the hands of every Master Mason when raised, and I urge every lodge to do so. I was particularly impressed some years ago by the appeal that this be done, made by our late beloved brother, M.'. W-'. CHARLES H . CHANDLER and it has been on my mind and conscience ever since. I have discussed it with some of my predecessors and with our Grand Secretary only to have my conviction more strongly fixed. Recent inquiry discloses the fact that 170 lodges in this jurisdiction have such a rule. We of course present each brother with an apron, and it should be such an apron as is worthy of the things which it represents. As the apron is presented in the degree of Entered Apprentice, with a most beautiful lecture, the monitor should be likewise presented in the degree of Master Mason, that the new brother may read, may commit, may have for his very own the beautiful lectures he has heard. Masonry in Kansas is advancing in numbers by leaps and bounds. There seems to be a clamor to enter its precincts in many plates and when a young man has had conferred upon him the several degrees of Masonry, in justice to him and in justice to the Fraternity, he should have this book by which he may be aided in the study of the art. True, he can buy one, but it seems to me entirely fitting that he be presented with a monitor as a memento' of his raising to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
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THE ACACIA FRATERNITY.
The Acacia Fraternity is a-very worthy organization of young Masons, who have attended or are attending some of the educational institutions of our country. The Kansas organization has acquired a splendid home in Lawrence, near the University buildings. Not long ago I had the pleasure of visiting these young mer in their Fraternity Home, and was niuch gratified to note the high class of young men who live there, the dignity and courtesy between them and by them extended to others, and the home-like appearance and comforts there provided. I believe it to be a good place for young men to live while attending the University. I was especially impressed therewith and I am sure it is a most worthy organization, a credit to the institution of Masonry, and to the State University. In July, I granted the Acacia Fraternity the privilege of. communicating with the lodges of this jurisdiction concerning the raising of funds for their home, by the sale of bonds. It is conducted on a business basis, such as will enable them to meet their maturing obligations. This is .the only privilege of this character I granted during the year. TRIALS AND APPEALS.
If any one thing more than another brings grief to your Grand Master, it is the information that some brother in some lodge has been formally charged with conduct unbecoming a Mason. But it is sometimes necessary. There have been some trials during the past year. I do not remember how many or who; I do not want to remember and I am presuming that you do not want to know, and will therefore not mention them in detail. While I have been occasionally annoyed by their frequency, when I. consider that there are over four hundred lodges and a membership of over 62,000 in this jurisdiction, I am indeed gratified that their number is so small. In some cases, an acknowledgment and apology by the brother charged, turned a lodge meeting fraught with anger and contention, in the beginning, into a veritable love feast and a re. storation of that brotherly love that should' always prevail in a Masonic Lodge. I have encouraged, even urged this course in some cases. What a beautiful, what'a courageous, what a manly thing it is to acknowledge wrong and beg pardon. It requires more courage to do this than to fight. The most ordinary man can fight but it takes genuine courage to apologize. Beasts fight, they cannot apologize or beg pardon. The GOD given faculty" of man to think and speak, should be used at all t.nies to practice and promote the
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teachings of Masonry, not to violate them. A conference in which both sides are mutually disposed to embrace and practice this virtue will avoid almost all troubles. A few cases were tried out, and except in two cases the brethren seem to be content with the results. There are two appeals, however, that are under consideration by your Committee on Jurisprudence, and will be submitted in due time. Appeals: One from Morrill Lodge No. 373 wherein the lodge appeals, one from Henri Lodge No. 190, and one from Jamestown Lodge No. 227 wherein the defendants appeal. The charges in each of these cases are very serious and I invoke your best thought and careful consideration thereof. DEATH'S.
During the year 711 of our brethren have passed on to "that â&#x20AC;˘ undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveler returns," and to their memory a suitable tribute will be presented by the Committee on Necrology for your consideration. The kindly care and consideration of the Grand Architect of the Universe has especially protected the officers of this Grand Lodge, and but one of the Committeemen has been called to eternal rest, W-'- ROBERT TREAT PAYNE, Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., to which reference is made elsewhere in this address. The Committee on Necrology will likewise advise you as to the deaths of brethren in foreign jurisdictions. While we pause to thank our merciful Father for the blessings bestowed upon us, let us ever try to be prepared and let us ever remember the words of America's greatest poet: "Art is long and time is fleeting And our hearts though stout and brave. Still like muffled drums are beating Funeral marches to the grave." MAIMED PETITIONERS.
This subject has caused me some trouble, but more grief and sorrow. I have received many letter from Lodges, some of them requesting me to issue dispensations granting the privilege of conferring the degrees upon some highly respected citizen in the community who had by some misfortune lost an arm or a leg or sustained some lesser injury, and some such unfortunate ones have called upon me, presenting letters of recommendation as to character and standing, and with all such it seemed to be a burning desire to be a Mason.
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Appeals of this kind come from all ages and walks of life, but what has been especially distressing to me is appeals of this character coming from young men who were disabled in service in the great World War, risking not only their bodies but their lives in the performance of patriotic duty at the call of their coun; try, at a time when the safety of the world was at stake, when we knew not what the result might be, except as our faith in our country and in our GOD prompted a deliberate and determined judgment, a result which' could not be obtained but for the devoted service of these young men and their heroic efforts across the sea. Of course I did not g r a n t any such dispensations. One of the first duties of a Mason is to observe the law, and under our law, definitely and distinctly defined by many decisions, a serious physical disability disqualifies a petitioner. That law is as binding on your Grand Master as it is upon any of the members of the Graft .and the lodges generally. Let that question be forever settled and understood. Your Grand Master "may grant dispensations to do in an irregular manner, those things which by the laws and regulations may be done in regular order," and that only. If the petitioner's physical condition is such that he cannot be admitted under pur regulations, the Grand Master, were he so disposed, is without power to grant a dispensation and would violate our Laws, .Regulations and Landmarks if he did so. One letter recited: "Our lodge does not want to take the responsibility upon themselves without higher authority," and to that I replied: "Permit me to say that the same duty and responsibility rests upon the Master and Wardens of your lodge, and upon every member of your lodge, that rests upon your Grand Master." This Grand Lodge makes the law that binds all members of the Craft whether in the ranks or temporarily *in high position. If there be any change or modification of the rule or law, it must be by the Grand Lodge, not by the Grand Master. . I am in due bounds, however, in exercising the liberty to say, that in my judgment there may be mental and moral blemishes and defects much more serious than blemishes and defects of the body, and that I am especially concerned to know that the rules relating to the "internal qualifications of a man" be as rigidly enforced as those relating to his external qualifications. To exclude a petitioner because of mental or moral defects, would cause no grief or disappointment to the Craft, while the exclusion of a man of high character and noble heart, because of injuries, especially when such injuries were received while serving his country, ready to make the supreme sacrifice, instills in us a serious and painful regret.
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It seems to me that during the generations of the recent past, there have been siich changes in the world's progress, in the occupations of man, that the reasons for the original rule of excluding all maimed petitioners no longer exist. That speculative Masonry vi'ith its beautiful lessons and ceremonies might well be broadened to include those that in a degree have been impaired in their usefulness for manual labor, and that those who work mentally, though physically impaired, may be privileged to commune with those who work manually, and that a defect in one's manual or physical qualifications may not be so serious as a defect in one's mental and moral qualifications. I invoke your earnest and thoughtful consideration of this subject and recommend, if the Committee on Jurisprudence finds it may be done without violence to our Landmarks, and within the powers of the Grand Lodge, that a discretionary power be lodged somewhere, by the enactment of a law, to the end that men possessing noble hearts and souls of courage, anxious to serve their fellows, may be permitted to embrace Freemasonry, notwithstanding some physical defect. OUR MASONIC HOME.
It is indeed gratifying to me to have the privilege of advising you that every lodge in this jurisdiction has now paid in full its quota for the rebuilding of our Masonic Home. It has been a somewhat tedious and troublesome task to bring about this condition, and I may say to you that I have applied heroic treatment in some instances, to the end that this might be accomplished. But it is a matter in which we all take genuine pride in knowing that every lodge in this jurisdiction has now fulfilled its whole duty in supplying funds for this great and glorious work. M.'. W-'. Bro. GILES H . LAMB was Grand Master when our Masonic Home was destroyed by fire, "in the early morning of December 22, 1916," and to him and to M.'. W.'. Bro. THOMAS G. FITCH, Secretary of the Masonic Home Board, is due the grateful thanks of our entire membership for prompt and efficient service to the end that our Home family might be properly cared for under these trying circumstances. Our Masonic Home Board and our Council of Administration were more than equal to the emergencies, and this Grand Lodge, and now every lodge in this jurisdiction, has shown appreciation of the splendid work done by these brethren. To begin with, it seemed like an appalling undertaking to raise more than a quarter of a million dollars for the rebuilding of the Home. No assessment was made, but an apportionment was made to the several lodges based upon their respective memberships and now, at this time, it is most gratifying to know that the "Roll of Honor," provided for by this Grand Lodge, is now complete and
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that our Grand Secretary is now privileged to comply with the instructions of this Grand Lodge in preparing said Roll. During the past year our Masonic family, that occupies our beautiful Masonic Home in this splendid city of Wichita, has had all the comforts which devoted Masons could provide for them. M.'. W-'. Bro. THOMAS G . F I T C H , Secretary of the Masonic Home
Board and Bro. W. D. SNELL, Superintendent, have furnished me the following data relating thereto, at the end of the year 1920: Total names on roll Less deaths during year Number discharged
156 :...
18 2
Total nuniber of names on roll December 31, 1920 Less Members
20 136
Aivay:
At school Leave of absence, 1 year Leave of absence, p a r t of year At Winfield Admitted, but have not come
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:2 4 11 1 7
Actual number at home
25 Ill
Membership divided as follows: Men on roll Women on roll Girls on roll Boys on roll
46 30 35 45
Deduct 16 Deduct 8 Deduct 10 Deduct 11
156
45
Present Present Present Present
No. a t No. a t No. at No. at
Home Home Home Home
30 22 25 34 111
"In computing the time I find, there has been 1,360 months which would make an average of 113% per month. "The members of the Home are from 7 Chapters and 79 Lodges." The present needs and future prosperity of this worthy institution would be simplified and materially augmented, if provision be made for an increased revenue therefor. This may be provided by increasing the fee or contribution now required from each brother when raised, arid I recommend t h a t this be done. Bro. FITCH in his report will furnish you interesting data as to finances and other matters which will be of interest to you, to which reference is hereby made.
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DISCIPLINE.
In the matter of discipline, I have not imposed any specific penalties of such nature as to be of general interest to the Craft. In fact, my policy has been to use other means to accomplish the desired purpose whenever possible. I have suggested, directed and even ordered certain things to be or not to be done, ever keeping in mind the interests of the Craft and the particular lodge involved. Most troubles in lodges are caused by two men, sometimes one, and an appeal direct to the trouble makers usually results in proper apologies and a restoration of peace and harmony. All emergencies have been met'and solved in a regular Masonic way, and the dignity of Masonry has been maintained. The things that have caused me the greatest concern are the selection of candidates and the manner of conferring degrees. Due care in the election and rejection of candidates, the latter oftentimes as important as the former, will eliminate much of the trouble. No true Mason will permit personal feeling or prejudice to prompt his rejection of a candidate. It sometimes requires the rarest and best courage to avoid this human weakness, and I-would not have any Mason fail to exercise the same kind and degree of courage in the performance of his duty in rejecting one known to be unworthy. Early in my term there was too much evidence of carelessness and intentional disregard in conferring degrees. Complaints coming to your Grand Master and Grand Secretary during the forepart of the year were of such nature and frequency as to demand a word of warning in the matter of discipline. On June 15, I issued "to all Masters, Wardens and Brethren," the following communication : "From the reports and complaints made to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary by the Craft, there is evidently much carelessness and some intentional disregard of the Ritual, both monitorial and secret in conferring the degrees. The unusual amount of work with which most lodges are confronted in this period of Masonic activity, will not be accepted as an excuse. The mysteries and beauty of Masonry are of such sacred antiquity and depend so much upon the accuracy and manner of conferring the degrees, that Masonry must not be marred by carelessness in the work, and intentional disregard of the Ritual will not be tolerated. "I direct your attention to Sec. 6, Art. IV of the Constitution found at page 19 oi the "Laws of Masonry," and especially to the notes and decisions on the following page relating to work on candidates, and it is my will and pleasure that the officers in every lodge familiarize themselves with this Section of our Constitution and the notes following and strictly adhere thereto in conferring all degrees.
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"The reports and complaints are of such nature that I feel it my duty to say: 1. Before receiving each candidate, opportunity must be given in the usual way for objections. 2. There should be competent brethren in all the offices and there must be a t all times a Tyler on duty. 3. The lecture in each degree must be given complete. When there are two or more candidates, the lecture may be given to them together. The monitorial lecture- as recommended must be in eluded. The lectures must be given at the same Communication when the degrees are conferred. 4. The Prayer must be as prescribed in the Monitor. 5. The 'Dramatized Form' when given, must be in a thoroughly efficient manner by brethren, all of whom are trained and skilled in their several parts. 6. All candidates must be required to pass the usual examination in open lodge, and such examination must be approved by affirmative vote of the lodge, before the candidate is advanced. In no case shall.any degree be conferred out of time except by dispensation, and in all applications the reasons must be stated why the dispensation is asked. 7. The official ciphers must be used strictly in the manner provided By law and regulations only, and to copy anything therefrom,,or the use thereof by a candidate before receiving the Third Degree from which to learn any part of the lectures, is strictly prohibited. Any member having in his possession or using in any way any other than the official cipher, is guilty of unmasonic conduct .and all brethren to whom such knowledge may come should become active in bringing such brother to trial. 8. Brethren should be thoroughly posted in the work lecture of the Third Degree very soon after receiving it. This is too often omitted and thus often times places a brother, as well as the lodge that Raises him, under embarrassing circumstances. 9. There is but one place in any part of the work where more than one brother can be handled at the same time and this is in the middle chamber work only. 10. All candidates, in all degrees or sections of degrees, must be handled separately and given the full work except in the middle chamber work. To seat one or more brethren in the lodge room and simply permit them to see the work conferred in the second section of the Third Degree, or in any other part of-the work, is strictly prohibited and any lodge that does this will have its Charter arrested upon evidence of such conduct coming, to the notice of the Grand Master. "I am prompted to thus communicate with you by reason of the reports and complaints coming from the Craft. Doubtless there are other irregularities in the work not mentioned above, and it is my intention and purpose, by this communication, to impress all officers and members of the Craft that all degrees must be conferred in accordance with the adopted work, lectures and floor plans of the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, and to see to it that all the requirements of our laws and regulations are strictly complied with. "I am more concerned in maintaining the high standard of Masonry than I am in increasing the membership. I shall expect
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each and every Master to see to it that our work is performed in as nearly an accurate manner as it can be done by faithful Masons, conscientiously striving to give the Order their very best service. "The Masters will see to it that this communication is read at the next two Communications of their respective lodges after the receipt thereof." As we fail to comply with the rules, regulations and ritual, so will Masonry fail in its great objects and purposes, and the service ' it is designed to render. Since said communication was issued, I feel that carelessness and intentional disregard have been very largely eliminated, at least I have not heard much of it, and I hope that the Craft universal, in this jurisdiction, may ever be faithful, and may avoid any semblance of a disregard, intentional or otherwise, of the Ritual, the Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations, placed in our keeping. DECISIONS.
Many questions have been submitted, some of which were easily answered by reference to our laws and some not of general importance. But three questions of general importance to the Craft have been presented, in which it appears that some of our legislative enactments have not been made clear and explicit by our decisions. Dues and Diniits: A brother was granted a dimit, the lodge granting it requiring him to pay the current year's dues in full; the lodge in which he deposited said dimit and his petition for membership, accepted him, and made claim to the other lodge for a part of the year's dues, and therefore a cavil arose. The decision follows : Decision No. 1: "In the absence of a Lodge By-law to the contrary, the Lodge granting a dimit to a brother may require the payment of dues for the current year before granting such dimit. It is no concern of the Lodge to whom the dimitted brother applies for membership what dues have been paid by such dimitted brother to the Lodge issuing the dimit." Conferring Third Degree: The Master and Secretary of one of the largest lodges in the state advised me that in conferring the degree of Master Mason on several brothers on the same day, they had been conferring the first section on all the brothers, first, and then the second section on all said brothers. That objection thereto had been made with the claim that each brother should be taken through both sections, before the next started. I questioned these brethren at some length and was assured that the degree was completely conferred on each brother separately, and advised them that the procedure indicated was regular and not in violation of
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any law or rule of the Grand Lodge. Later, it appeared advisable to render a formal decision covering this question to the end that the Grand Lodge might put at rest any further cavil relating thereto. The decision follows: Decision No. 2: "When a lodge is conferring the degree of Master Mason on two or more candidates on the same day, the first section may be first conferred on all such candidates separately, and thereafter, on the same day, the second section complete may be conferred on such candidates separately. The work in each section, on each and every candidate, shall be separate and complete After the w o r k . i s complete, the lecture, consisting of three sections, must be delivered complete at the same meeting, and may be delivered to all the candidates at the same time." Dancing: One of the large lodges in the state has erected a magnificent Masonic Temple, in which all the Masonic Bodies meet, and is used exclusively for Masonic purposes, except as hereinafter appears. The building has two stories, the lower is called a refectory. A refectory, according to the dictionary is "a room for refection or eating, especially in religious houses and colleges, a hall set apart for meals, originally a dining hall in a monastery or convent." But they do more, they frequently dance in this refectory, not in the lodge room, t h a t is in the second story, and to dance i n . t h a t would be a direct violation of our law, well understood for a generation or more. This refectory is large and commodious, probably 50 by 100 feet, fine floors, acoustics perfect, so t h a t the music and dance may go merrily on. An inviting and popular place. The crowds had to be restrained, so the following circular letter was issued, over the name of the Secretary, directed to the members of the three Masonic Bodies that own and use this Temple: "Headquarters "DANCING
DEPARTMENT
"KING DAVID T E M P L E . "I am directed to announce that owing to the crowded condition of the dancing facilities of the refectory at the King David Temple: "Effective October 1, 1920: Only members of any one of the â&#x20AC;˘ three Masonic bodies above named, and their families, can be admitted to the Masonic dances. Unmarried members of course are entitled to bring a lady friend. "You may, of course, invite your out-of-town guests. "The rates of admission will at all times be under the supervision of the committee in charge. "Members will please be governed accordingly."
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My attention having been called to the matter, and having some personal knowledge thereof, in view of the decisions in the past by the Committee on Revision of Laws and by some of my predecessors, all of which were afRrmed by the Grand Lodge^ I felt I would be derelict in my duty if I did not apply our law as I see it and understand it, to this situation. Hence the following decision: Decision No. 3 : "There is no distinction or difference in the application of Masonic Law, between a lodge room and any other room of a Masonic Temple or building, whether such other room is above, below or along-side of the lodge room, in such building owned or controlled in whole or in part by the Lodge and used exclusively for Masonic purposes. A part of a Masonic building cannot be erected or dedicated to GOD and a part to frivolous entertainment. It is therefore unlawful to use any part of such Masonic Temple or building, 'for dancing purposes' or to form or maintain a 'dancing club' therein, or to institute or maintain a 'dancing department' or 'headquarter dancing department' in any part of such building, or to hold entertainments of any kind therein, to which an admission or other fee is charged or collected." All of which decisions are respectfully submitted. FRATERNAL RELATIONS AND FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.
Our relations with all other jurisdictions in our country are most cordial and friendly. But one jurisdiction, Pennsylvania, as noted by my immediate predecessor, M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, refuses to confer degrees as a courtesy or to request such courtesy of others, owing to a provision in the laws of that jurisdiction. Reciprocal courtesies of that character have been maintained with most of the several states, and I know of no other exception. I encountered a rather unique situation in correspondence with one jurisdiction. A brother was made a Mason in a Kansas lodge nearly a half century ago, soon afterwards left the state, was suspended for non-payment of dues, and nothing was heard from him until during the last year he applied for reinstatement and was reinstated. Of course he had forgotten all the lessons of the Craft, and at his request the lodge to which he belonged requested your Grand Master to communicate with the Grand Master of the jurisdiction where the brother then resided, and ask that he be. instructed. I inquired of the Grand Master of the foreign jurisdiction where the brother resided if upon proper and lawful information he would cause the brother to be instructed, and he advised me that the brethren there that knew this brother did not consider him worthy of instruction. This will serve to remind lodges of the
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necessity of thoroughly investigating before reinstating a brother, especially when he has been away many years. GRAND SECRETARY'S ILLNESS. On J a n u a r y 5, our Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'- ALBERT K . W I L -
SON, was suddenly and seriously stricken, rendering a major operation necessary. He was at once takien to a hospital, the operation performed, and for over a week we knew riot what the result would be. This illness of Bro. WILSON a t this particular time was a great handicap to the business of his office and seriously depressed all. who had business relations with his office. I t was, I assure you, most depressing to your Grand Master. At the end of about ten days, his appetite returned, he began to take nourishment, and to be a "little fussy," and there was joy and gladness in his office. Knowing that it would be some-weeks before he could resume active work in his office, on January 13, I appointed M.'. W.'; ALEX. A. SHARP to assume the duties of the
office of Grand Secretary, in the name of R.'. W.'. .Bro. ALBERT K . WILSON, during his temporary illness. And I am sure that you all agree with me, that the business of the office was placed in good hands. I am pleased to note that the help in the office, at this particular trying time, were loyal and true, ever diligent in endeavoring to keep up the work in proper manner. And I am now especially pleased and gratified to be able to advise you that Bro. WILSON has made great progress and recovered more rapidly than anticipated, and he will soon be able to. take charge of the work that he has conducted so successfully and satisfactorily for so many years, for which I know we are unanimously thankful to the Giver of all Good, for this manifestation of goodness to. us, as well as to him. CONDITION OF THE ORDER AND MEMBERSHIP.
This is a most. important subject and one most difficult to properly present, faithfully and accurately. The increasing numbers clamoring for admission at the doors of our lodges render it imperative t h a t the utmost care and caution be exercised. An eminent Mason has well said: "Too often, the young Mason is led to believe that the measure of a Mason is In the number of degrees he has received, and his over-zealous friends, our brothers, are unthinkingly to blame. It is not that our newly made brother is not entitled to all the light and inspiration that our Order affords, but t h a t full fellowship is due, only as time allows proper instruction to be absorbed. True growth and understanding come slowly."
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There is too much inclination these days to solicit members, indirectly if not directly. The solicitation authorized in some Orders which confine their membership to Master Masons is. now carried on with that degree of activity and insistence, that it does, in a measure, reflect upon our time honored institution. Symbolic Masonry recognizes none other than the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and the practice of soliciting members of the Ancient Craft is detrimental to the best interests of the fraternity and is not in keeping with the first requirements when seeking membership. We do not assume to dictate to any of these organizations what methods they shall pursue in solicitingcandidates; however, their practice at the present time is to be deplored, as it does in a very great sense destroy the favorable impression created in the minds of candidates who enter our brotherhood. Masonry should steer clear of commercialism. There is or ought to be a marked distinction between members and money, between monuments in the hearts of men and monuments of stone. Any man who seeks the mysteries of Ancient Craft Masonry through curiosity, for personal advantage or gain, with fun or frivolous things of any kind the goal of his ambition, should be rejected. There are those who sign a petition with some of these things in view, but are rescued from this unworthy thought somewhere along the line of travel, and they that so start and are not so rescued will never be benefitted thereby and will be a positive injury to the Craft. We require a man to ponder over and study each degree for at least twenty-eight days before he can be advanced; however, it frequently happens that before he has received the first three degrees, sometimes, before or soon after he has presented his petition, he is solicited for what by some is termed the "higher degrees" and possibly within a few days after he has received the degree of Master Mason he has had conferred upon him many additional degrees, and then on to the feast of fun so much enjoyed while traveling over the hot sands of the desert. Of course these things are not our business, strictly speaking; however,, in justice to the mother organization such practices should not be permitted by organizations basing their membership on members of the Ancient Craft. It is especially to be remembered, my brethren, that there is no place in Masonry for anything frivolous. Beginning with the conversation between the candidate and the brethren whom he requests to sign his petition,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;on the street, in the parlor oi- anteroom, anywhere you meet him, especially in the preparation room where he first gets a glimpse or suggestion of the future, the greeting should ever be cordial, dignified and earnest. Nothing frivolous should be indulged. He then approaches the threshold of
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Masonry in the proper spirit and in the right kind of environment. When he knocks on the door for admission he is all expectant, heis serious as he should be. Then when he declares that he puts â&#x20AC;˘ his trust in that GOD whom we as Masons reverence and serve, he is prepared to travel to the E a s t in due time, to be raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, and to fully embrace the belief in the immortality of the soul. Let every man, after arriving at the years of mature judgment, without suggestion or environment directing his mind, of his own free will and accord, petition for the degrees. Exercise Masonic unselfishness, care and prudence in accepting his petition, and then confer the degrees upon him in that dignified, impressive way that appeals to his intelligence, to his manly ideas and to his very soul. Impress upon him in the degree of Entered Apprentice the teachings, the beauties and the service expected of a' Mason,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;in the degree of Fellow Craft, impress upon him the lessons that open up a study of the world and all things therein contained and make him feel at the end of this degree that he is in a holy place. And in the third degree fully impress upon him that honorable conduct, courageous action, unwavering virtue, tried and true, are essentials to a pass-port to the realms of eternal life. Let all the work be done with t h a t distinct deliberation, t h a t the candidate of average intelligence gets every word and every lesson intended. Thus we make better men and better Masons.
CONCLUSION.
And now, in conclusion, my brethren, permit me to acknowledge the deep and lasting obligations to the Craft, I recognize at your hands and by your favor, confidence and esteem. It shall ever ibe a shining light to my path, an anchor for my hopes and a rei u g e in age, to recall the memory of the many courtesies and honors you have bestowed upon me. If I have been worthy, even in a small degree, I shall not lament,â&#x20AC;&#x201D;if I have done nothing to commend, I hope I have done nothing to condemn. No greater honor ever has been or ever can be bestowed upon any man by any or all the people of Kansas, than that bestowed upon me and my illustrious predecessors whom I love so well and who have been so kind and helpful to me, and if I am simply worthy of a place on the list of Past Grand Masters, I hope to enjoy the privilege to the utmost. Since I was installed in this high and honorable position my every effort has been to maintain the high standard of Masonry in Kansas. I care not so much for numbers, for quantity, but all for
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quality of members. I have at every opportunity preached the fatherhood of GOD and the brotherhood of man. Masonry is a great art, it directs men to the discharge of great duties and calls them to distinguished service. I also desire to acknowledge and express my appreciation of the many kindnesses and courtesies extended to me by all the Grand Lodge Officers, all of whom have been ever ready to co-operate in every way in behalf of the Craft and to make sacrifices to that end. To Deputy Grand Master Bro. PAULEN and to the Grand Wardens, Bros. MCCULLAGH and FERRELL, I am under lasting obligations for sharing the work involved in visitations and otherwise helping bear the burdens and responsibilities of the past year. I am under special obligations to our Grand Secretary, Bro. WILSON, who is more than an encyclopedia of Masonry. He is "always as ready to give as you will be to receive" any desired information. A man who is temporarily called for a brief period of time from a somewhat busy life to the Grand East, without occasion or opportunity to know the many necessary details, would indeed be seriously handicapped were it not for the inspiring, ever ready helpfulness and co-operation of our Grand Secretary. On open questions you may difi'er, but the more you see and know of him, the more forcibly your arguments are put, the more you will love him. I love him, and I thank him for the indispensible assistance he has rendered to me. On the morrow I shall lay down the gavel to one more worthy. I pray t h a t you extend such courtesies and render such assistance to him as will result in elevating Masonry higher and higher, with the increasing favor 'of both GOD and man, and that Kansas Masonry shall ever preserve the Landmarks, Ancient Charges and. Regulations of the institution and shall ever continue to be in the front rank in service of GoD and helpfulness to man. Fraternally submitted, H U G H P.
FARBELLY,
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GRAND T R E A S U R E R ' S REPORT.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report which, on .motion of R.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, was 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, 1921. W. F . MARCH, Grand
Treasurer,
In account tvith the M.". W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1920. 1. — B a l a n c e Feb. F e b . 17.- —Received Feb. 17.- —Received F e b . 17.- —Received F e b . 17. —Received F e b . 17.- —Received F e b . 27.- —Received M c h . 31.-—Received M c h . 31.-—Received M c h . 31.-—Received M a r . 31.-^ R e c e i v e d A p r . 27.- —Received A p r . 27.- —Received M a y 26.- —Received J u n e 7.- —Received J u n e 14.-—Received J u l y 10.- —Received J u l y 17.- —Received J u l y 23.- —Received J u l y 28.- — Received A u g . 9.-—Received S e p t . 3.-—Received S e p t . 3.-—Received S e p t . 7.^ —Received S e p t . 10.- —Received S e p t . 10.- —Received S e p t . 18.- —Received S e p t . 21.- —Received Oct. 13.- —Received Oct. 13.- —Received
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16.-—Received 18.-—Received 21.-—Received 25.-—Received 1.-—Received 1. —Received 6. —Received 13.-—Received 13.-—Received 8.-—Received 9.-—Received 11.-—Received 15. —Received 24.-—Received 29. —Received 29.-—Received 31.- —Received
from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from
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Secretary... 20 00 Secretary... 3 00 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,000 00 Secretary... 38 70 Secretary... . 299 60 Secretary... 20 00 S e c r e t a r y . . .. 100 00 Secretary... 167 30 Secretary... 29 00 Secretary... 19 40 Secretary... . 198 80 Secretary... 100 00 Secretary... 6 1 50 S e c r e t a r y . . . .. 188 90 Secretary.. 98 00 Secretary... 20 00 Secretary... 20 00
1921. Jan. 3. —Received Jan. 5.-—Received Jan. 7.-—Received Jan. 8.-—Received Jan. 8.-—Received Jan. 8.-—Received J a n . 10-.-—Received J a n . 13.-—Received J a n . 13.-—Received J a n . 14.-—Received J a n . 15.-—Received J a n . 17.-—Received J a n . 18.-—Received J a n . 18.-—Received J a n . 18.-—Received J a n . 19.-—Received J a n . 19.-—Received J a n . 20.-—Received J a n . 20.-—Received J a n . 20.-—Received J a n . 21.-—Received J a n . 2 1 . —Received J a n . 21.-—Received J a n . 22.-^ R e c e i v e d J a n . 22.-—Received J a n . 24.-—Received J a n . 24.-—Received J a n . 24.-—Received J a n . 24.-—Received J a n . 25.-—Received J a n . 25.-—Received
from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,142 S e c r e t a r y . . ... 850 Secretary... . 393 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 5,250 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 3,296 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 4,486 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 5,067 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 4,106 S e c r e t a r y . . . .12,912 Secretary... 3 S e c r e t a r y . . . .10,842 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 2,771 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 4,688 Secretary... 20 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,356 S e c r e t a r y . . . .. 957 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 3,452 Secretary.... 720 Secretary... 5 Secretary... 58 Secretary... . 289 Secretary... 20 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 3,995 Secretary... . 134 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,131 Secretary... 56 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,052 Secretary... . 551 S e c r e t a r y . . . . 1,835 Secretary... 55 Secretary... 33
Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. -Dec. Dec. Dec.
Total
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00 00 24 00 00 00 00 00 00 65 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 66 40 00 00 00 00 00 00 99 00 00 00 OU = $ 7 8 , 9 2 9 39 $105,175 65
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February,
Disbursements. 1920-1921.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 395 inclusive except No. 360... $ 88,861 81 Transferred to Charity Fund 3,452 68 Balance on hand 12,861 16 Total:
$105,175 65 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1920.—Balance on hand 1921.—Transferred from General Fund Total
$ 9,439 02 3,452 68, $12,891 70
Disbursements. 1920.—Warrant No. 360 Balance on hand
.-.
$ 1,519 00 11,372 70
Total..; $12,891 70 I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Toivnship, Harper County: No. 10, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 $ 500 00 No. 11, dated' Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 00 No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 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, District No. 79, Greenwood County: No. 9, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921. • 500 00 No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 500 00 , No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1921 ' 500 00 School District No. 50, Brown County: No. 12; dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 13, dated April 15, 1911, due Jan. 1, 1921 500 00 No. 14, dated April 15, 1911, due J a n . ' l , 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. 12, Ottawa County: No. 17, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 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
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553
Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 School District No. 2, Doniphan County: No. 12, dated J a n . . l , 1915, due July 1, 1921 v. S. Certificate of Indebtedness: Series E, 1921, No. 812, due April 15, 1921 United States Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds: No. A 00107471, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. C 00107473, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106874, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00107587, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. H 00107588, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. J 00107589, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. K 00107590, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107691, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107001, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. F 00944386, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. B 00106822, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. C 00106943, due Oct. 15, 1938 '. No. D 00106944, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. E 00106945, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. F 00106946, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00106947, due Oct. 15, 1938 Total
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
00 00 00 00
500 00 1,000 00 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 -....,. 1,000
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$34,000 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH,
Grand
Treasurer.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. In the absence of R.'. W.'. ALBERT K." WILSON, Grand Secretary, his report was presented by M.'.' W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, acting Grand Secretary, and was, on his motion, referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. To the M.'. W-'.- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The Grand Secretary herewith submits the following a s his report for the year 1920: PROCEEDINGS 1 9 2 0 .
For t h e first time in twenty-six years your Grand Secretary is obliged to report a serious delay in the issuance of our Annual Proceedings. Owing to unsettled business conditions and labor troubles, together with the inexperience of a new printer, our Proceedings, which heretofore have been issued within thirty days after the close of Grand Lodge, were delayed three months. CHARTER ISSUED.
'
At the last Annual Communication a charter was authorized for the formation of one new lodge, to-wit: Altamont Lodge No. 69.—On March 27, 1920, W.'. ELMER S . NANCE, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: W I L L I A M A. ROLLER
Master
CLAUDE A. PAYNE SCOTT GRAHAM
•.
Senior Warden Junior Warden
EAKLE J. RICKEY
Treasurer
DwiGHT H . FOSTER WALTER S . GRAY J. FRANK EOUZE.
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon
WiLFORD C- WooLFOLK
Senior Steward
JERRY KESSLER
Junior Steward
MARION L . SHELDON
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Secretary
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Tyler
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Delia Lodge, a t Delia, Jackson County:—Dispensation
issued
J a n u a r y 5, 1920. Officers: WILLIAM H . GARDNER, Master; ADOLPH E. MACHA, Senior Warden; FRED KELLER, Junior Warden.
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Lecompton Lodge, at Lecompton, Douglas County:—Dispensation issued February 5, 1920. Officers: EMERSON B . WELLS, Mast e r ; JOHN M . TAYLOR, Senior Warden; CHARLES A. MIGLARIO, J u n -
ior Warden. Harveyville Lodge, at Harveyville, Wabaunsee County:—Dispensation issued August 6, 1920. Officers: CHARLES O . HAWKS, Master; ORVAL B . CANTRILL, Senior Warden; WILLIAM W . HARVEY,
Junior Warden. Elkhart Lodge, at Elkhart, Morton County:—Dispensation issued August 31, 1920. Officers: WILLIAM C. WASHBURN, Mast e r ; ERNEST H . F I S H E R ,
Senior W a r d e n ;
GEORGE G . ANDERSON,
Junior Warden. Selden Lodge, at Selden, Sheridan County:—Dispensation issued October 16, 1920. Officers: CHARLES C . MALCOLM, Master; THOMAS V. SLOAN, Senior Warden; ROLLIN 0 . BISHOP, Junior W a r -
den. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
Complying with the repeated requests of your Grand Secretary the following Lodges during the year filed their charters in t h e archives of the Grand Lodge; and in due time framed photographic copies, properly certified by the Grand Secretary, have been furnished the Lodges interested: Jewell Lodge No. 11, Jewell. Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14, Oskaloosa. Delphian Lodge Ivlo. 44, Gai;nett. Altamont Lodge No. 69, Altamont. Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs. . Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville. Meridian Lodge No. 126, Elk Falls. Clay Center Lodge No. 134, Clay Center. Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center. Oxford Lodge No. 165, Oxford. Larned Lodge No. 167, Larned. Hays Lodge No. 195, Hays. Fulton Lodge No. 210, Fulton. Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony. Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia. Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon. Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale. Galva Lodge No. 251, Galva. Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney. Beulah Lodge No. 291, Bunker Hill. Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis. Avon Lodge No. 305, Westphalia.
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OF THE
February,
St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby. Alden Lodge No. 308, Alden. Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, Sublette. Horton Lodge No. 326, Horton. Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso. Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette. Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield. Grand. View Lodge No. 376, Bucklin. Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma. Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg. Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland. The charters of the following Lodges were so time-worn and faded that it was necessary to have them restored before being photographed: Jewell Lodge No. 1 1 ; Baxter Lodge No. 7 1 ; Fulton Lodge No. 210; Beulah Lodge No. 291. Li order to make a permanent record of the Lodges whose charters have been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge a list is submitted herewith, including those sent in during the year just'closed: 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; Jewell Lodge No. 11, Jewell; Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14, Oskaloosa; Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhatt a n ; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper' Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge.No. 21, Valley Falls; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, Osawatomie; Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Mound City Lodge No. 33, Mound City; Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola; DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto; Delphian Lodge No. 44, Garnett; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Altamont Lodge No. .69, Altamont; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville; Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Muscotah; Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Peabody; Clifton Lodge No. 122, Clifton; Meridian Lodge No. 126, Elk Falls; Crescent Lodge No. 133; Arkansas City; Clay Center Lodge No. 134, Clay Center; Cherry vale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 138,
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OF KANSAS.
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Dover; Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison; Greenwood Lodge No. 163, Fall River; Oxford Lodge No. 165, Oxford; Larned Lodge No. 167, Larned; McPherson Lodge No. 172, McPherson; 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; Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton; Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie; Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City; Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena; Hays Lodge No. 195, Hays; Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison; Canton Lodge No". 197, Canton; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Fulton Lodge. No. 210, Fulton; Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony; Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, Severy; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon; Anchor Lodge No. 224, Williamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale; Galva Lodge No. 251, Galva; Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley; Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney; Beattie Lodge No. 259, Beattie; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom; Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore; Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville; Beulah Lodge No. 291, Bunker Hill; Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis; Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson; Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton; Avon Lodge No. 305, Westphalia; St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; Alden Lodge No. 308, Alden; Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, Sublette; Vermillion Lodge No. 320, Vermillion; Horton Lodge No. 326, Horton; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse; Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen; Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso; Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna; Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon; Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette; Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield; Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan; Grand View Lodge No. 376, Bucklin; Wilsey Lodge No. 382, Wilsey; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma; Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg; Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; St. Francis Lodge No. 404, St. Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensing-. ton; Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland; Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell. COPY OF CHARTER OF PIPER LODGE NO. 3 8 5 , PIPER, KANSAS.
On March 13, 1920, the hall of Piper Lodge No. 385 of Piper, Kansas, was destroyed by fire, together with all the lodge furniture and paraphernalia, charter and record books, except their Book of Annual Returns and Record Book.
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OF THE
February,
Under authority from the Grand Master a copy of their charter was prepared, but your Grand Secretary was directed to withhold transmitting it to Piper Lodge as the Grand Master advised the brethren would have to show some disposition to provide a meeting place before a copy would be furnished them. This was accordingly done and the certified copy of the charter was sent the Master.on November 26, 1920. SAFES.
The Grand Secretary for a number of years has urged upon t h e Lodges the importance of having a fire-proof safe in which to keep their records, which are becoming more and more valuable each year. To what extent his recommendation has borne fruit has not as yet been learned; however, it is his intention during the coming year to ascertain how many of our Lodges have followed the suggestion, and the number that are now provided with either fireproof safes or vaults. BINDING VOLUME XVIII.
Under Section 57, By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, the Grand Secretary is required to cause the Proceedings of every three consecutive years to be bound in volumes of universal style. As the Proceedings of this Annual Communication will complete the third consecutive year it is recommended that an appropriation of $1200.00 be made to cover this expense. CERTIFICATES OF. THE REGULARITY OF LODGES.
As time advances the practice of issuing life membership certificates in Lodges, some of which are based on the payment of a certain amount of money and others issued because of advanced age or long continued service, has grown to an extent where it takes much of t h e t i m e of the Grand Secretary in certifying on the certificates as to the regularity of the interested Lodges and as this work is not a part of the duties of the Grand Secretary as prescribed by Law he would recommend the adoption of such legislation as may be necessary requiring the payment of twenty-five cents for each certificate so authenticated, and the amount so collected to be turned into the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
In the early part of the year, as a matter of convenience to the brethren, it was found advisable to create a .new district, to be
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known as District No. 74, and the following transfer of lodges was accordingly made: Lodge No. 312 from District No. 57 to new District No. 74. Lodge No. 406 from District No. 70 to new District No. 74. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS APPOINTED I N 1 9 2 0 .
But two changes were made during the year in our District Deputy Grand Masters, and these were to fill vacancies caused by removal from the jurisdiction; and a new appointment made for District No. 74: District No. 31 District No. 72.....
GLENN C . CALENE ROBERT C . CALDWELL
District No. 74
JOHN J. MILLER
Sylvan Grove Topeka Sublette
TRANSCRIPT OF TRIALS.
Three transcripts have been sent up for review by the Grand Lodge, one from Henri Lodge No. 190 of Tonganoxie, one from Jamestown Lodge No. 227 of Jamestown, and the other from Morrill Lodge No. 373 of Morrill. The transcripts have been turned over to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Upon the recommendation of the Grand Masters of the jurisdictions interested, commissions were issued appointing Grand Representatives of our Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges, as follows: Georgia P. T. MCCUTCHEN Franklin Montana New Brunswick Tennessee
ROBERT J. HATHAWAY HARRY H . WOODWORTH..; HALLUM W . GOODLOE..'.
Glendive Sackville Nashville
The M.'. W-'. Grand Master recommended the appointment of the following brethren as Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near our Grand Lodge and in due time commissions were received: -Arkansas Canada
CLAYTON LEHMAN HUBERT H . HUBBARD
Newton Galena
Costa Rica
CHARLES N . FOWLER
Hutchinson
Illinois
RICHARD E . BIRD
Mexico (York G. L.)
.A.LBERT K . WILSON
Wichita
Topeka
MASONIC HOME ROSTER.
The roster showing the amounts contributed for the rebuilding of our Masonic Home has not yet been prepared oil account of
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OF THE
February.
the failure of a few Lodges to pay their apportionment. As this has now been done the roster will be prepared and placed in the Grand Lodge Library. REDUCED RAILROAD FARE TO GRAND LODGE.
One year ago application was made to the Western Passenger Bureau for reduced rates to representatives to Grand Lodge and in accordance therewith a fare of one and one-third was granted from all points in Kansas. TIME FOR HOLDING STATED COMMUNICATIONS.
The time for holding the annual election, in a number of our Lodges falls on Christmas eve or Christmas evening, and each year communications are received requesting Special Dispensations to hold the election at some other Communication of the Lodge. In order, therefore, to eliminate this condition, it is suggested that all second and fourth Communications be changed to first and third and thus get away from the possibility of ,the annual election falling on Christmas eve or Christmas evening. MONUMENT OF R;'. W - ' . J O H N W . SMITH AND.DANIEL VANDERSLICE.
One year ago your Grand Secretary reported that the monument erected to the memory of two of our founders of Masonry, R.'.
W.'.
Brothers J O H N W . S M I T H and
DANIEL VANDERSLICE, was
in
bad condition and needed some attention,' and recommended that an appropriation be made to cover any necessary repairs. The Committee on Finance recommended an appropriation of $75.00 and the Grand Secretary was authorized to give the matter attention. In compliance with the expressed wishes of the Grand Lodge your Grand Secretary, accompanied by a number of brethren of Smithton Lodge No. 1, visited Highland cemetery and carefully inspected the monument. It was found that necessary repairs could only be made by removing the monument and shipping it to St. Joseph. The monument is of metal construction, about sixteen feet high, and when properly restored, the base being somewhat warped, the elements having caused a sufficient expansion to break the â&#x20AC;˘ corners, it will no doubt last indefinitely. The monument was erected jointly by the Grand Lodge and Smithton Lodge No. 1, in .1878, and the manner of preparing concrete for the inside of the base was somewhat crude at that time and this accounts for the impaired condition of the base.
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As the amount appropriated would not cover the cost of having these repairs made, your Grand Secretary reports the matter back to the Grand Lodge with a recommendation that an appropriation of $300.00 be made to have the monument removed, repairs made and again set in place in Highland cemetery. HISTORY OF LODGES.
This important subject was pi-esented through this report one year ago and particular attention called to the failure of certain Lodges to fill out and return to the Grand Secretary the blank form concerning the general history of the Lodge. A list of all Lodges which had failed in this particular was included in the report and the attention of the representatives called to the matter in the hops that when they returned to their homes they would see to it that these forms were completed and forwarded to the Grand Secretary. Out of the list which contained the names of eighty-seven Lodges, only fourteen have sent these in during the year. The Lodges which up to the present time have failed are the following: Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Circleville Lodge No. 20, Circleville; Melvern Lodge No. 22, Melvern; Palmyra Lodge No. 23, Baldwin; Mackey Lodge No. 48, Effingham; Troy Lodge No. 55, Troy; Spring Hill Lodge No. 56, Spring Hill; Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena; Gardner Lodge No. 65, Gardner; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Tuscan Lodge No. 82, Neosho Palls; Harmony Lodge No. 94, Neodesha; Delaware Lodge No. 96, White Church; Prudence Lodge No. 100, Columbus; Euclid Lodge No. 101, Lyndon; St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia; Excelsior Lodge No. 115, Uniontown; Godfrey Lodge No. 124, Pawnee Station; Palestine Lodge No. 127, Edgerton; Belleville Lodge No. 129, Belleville; Lincoln Lodge No. 154, Lincoln; Haven Lodge No. 157, South Haven; Saqui Lodge No. 160, Osborne; Western Star Lodge No. 174, Smith Center; Onaga Lodge No. 188, Onaga; Harper Lodge No. 206, Harper; Occidental Lodge No. 207, Alton; Fulton Lodge No. 210, Fulton; Sincerity Lodge No. 214, Simpson; Walnut City Lodge No. 215, Rush Center; Vulcan Lodge No. 229, Walnut; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman; Long Island Lodge No. 231, Long Island; Axtell Lodge No. 234, Axtell; Garfield Lodge No. 235, Leonardville; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale; Peace Lodge No. 243, Louisburg; Marmaton Lodge No. 245, Moran; Milan Lodge No. 255, Milan; Westmoreland Lodge No. 257, Westmoreland; Quenemo Lodge No. 270, Quenemo; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windcm; Ashland Lodge No. 277, Ashland; Glen Elder Lodge No. 294, Glen Elder; Syracuse Lodge Lodge No. 309, Syracuse; Naphtali Lodge No. 310, Almena; Hebron Lodge No. 314, Gridley; Virginia Lodge No. 315, Savonburg; Coolidge Lodge
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OF THE
February,
No. 316, Coolidge; Oneida Lodge No. 323, Oneida; Oak Hill Lodge No. 334, Oak Hill; Holyrood Lodge No. 343, Holyrood; Spivey Lodge No. 347, Spivey; Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield; Alta Vista Lodge No. 357, Alta Vista; Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove; Cuba Lodge No. 362, Cuba; Stohrville Lodge No. 368, Bluflf City; Waldron Lodge No. 377, Waldron; White City Lodge No. 380, White City; Emmett Lodge No. 387, Emmett; Fostoria Lodge No. 392, Fostoria; Mullinville Lodge No. 399,. Mullinville; Saint Francis Lodge No. 404, Saint Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington; Hugoton Lodge No. 406, Hugoton; Scranton Lodge No. 407, Scranton; Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland; Wilmore Lodge No. 412, Wilmore; Morland Lodge No. 414, Morland; P e r r y Lodge No. 415, Perry; Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs. The blank in question is again submitted herewith in full: M.'. W.". GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS, 1919 OFFICE OF 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? '. â&#x20AC;˘ 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 pf 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 roorn?..: About what was the cost, of your entire building (whether wholly or partly 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 a;nd what amount you pay per annum Where do you keep your charter?
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If your charter has been filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge; where do you keep the certified copy of the same? Where do you keep your records? Do you use a lantern in giving lectures? How i s y o u r hall lighted? Does your lodge have its own local By-Laws? (If so, please send a copy with this report, including any issued heretofore.) How much are your annual dues? How much are your fees for the degrees? Where did your lodge meet when it was organized? (Name of town or location.) : (This question is prompted for the reason that many of our early lodges were originally located in towns that have since passed out of existence and the location of the lodge was necessarily changed to some other town.) Give date when you commenced occupying present hall Please send photograph of your present hall, both exterior and interior '. (The above request does not apply where lodges have already furnished photographs unless they can secure additional pictures of halls formerly occupied, and particularly those in which the lodge held its first Communications.) Wherever possible, photographs should be furnished of any buildings formerly occupied by your lodge, giving dates of such occupancy. Secretary. Date
, 1919. LIST OF MEMBERS IN THE LATE WAR.
The Honor Roll, containing the names of all our brethren who served in the late World War, and as it appeared in our 1920 Proceedings, was, as soon as practicable after Grand Lodge, printed in booklet form and a sufficient number sent to the Lodges interested to supply each of these brethren with a copy. In _ order to save the Secretaries as much work as possible these booklets were enclosed in envelopes, all ready to be addressed, and the Secretaries were directed to mail them to all the brethern. whose names appeared under the name and number of their Lodge. It is to be regretted that in some cases little or no attention was paid to the instructions and some of these booklets still remain in
564
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
the original package in which they were shipped and in other cases they were carelessly thrown aside by the Secretaries and none of them mailed to the brethren whose names are on the Roll. This list contains the names of 6,357 members, and as yet your Grand Secretary has received but five acknowledgments of their receipt. The preparation and publication of these booklets entailed an expenditure of considerable money on the p a r t of the Grand Lodge and should therefore have received prompt and careful attention on the part of the Secretaries to whom they were sent. In preparing this Roll of Honor the names were printed on pages containing appropriate designs and the- cover' contained an embossed design of the colors of the United States, England and France, prepared by Brother FREDERIC H . WILSON, member of Orient Lodge No. 51. In securing this list of names the Secretaries were cautioned three different times to include only the names of those who were in the actual service. However, the instructions in a few cases were not followed and the list therefore includes the names of some who were connected with relief and similar organizations, but not in the actual service as contemplated in the preparation of this Roll of Honor. _ Repeated requests were made of the Secretaries concerning these lists and a final appeal was made earnestly requesting them to make any necessary corrections and to return the same to the Grand Secretary not later than March 29, 1920, otherwise it would be too late to make any changes or additions to the Roll. Notwithstanding this final and urgent appeal, no attention was paid to the same by the Secretaries of the following Lodges until after the time had expired as indicated above: ' Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Niekerson Lodge No. 43, Niekerson; Delaware Lodge No. 96, White Church; Lebo Lodge No. 152, Lebo; Bennington Lodge No. 180, Bennington; Mulvane Lodge No. 201, Mulvane; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman; Attica Lodge No. 262, Attica; Millbrook Lodge No. 281, Hill City; Anthem Lodge No. 284, Scott City; Cable Lodge No. 299, Arlington; Naphtali Lodge No. 310, Almena; White City Lodge No. 380, White City; Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville. After it was too late to make the addition the Grand Secretary learned that through the neglect of the Secretary of Spearville Lodge No. 388, the name of Brother W I L L L . PINE, who gave his life for his country, was omitted from the roll.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
565
KANSAS.
CONTRIBUTION TO T H E ENDOWMENT FUND OF T H E MASONIC HOME BY ORIENT LODGE NO. 5 1 OF TOPEKA.
Believing the Craft in general are interested in building up an endowment fund for the benefit of our Masonic Home, the Grand Secretary has taken the liberty of including a cut showing a warrant drawn by Orient Lodge No. 51, making a contribution of One Thousand Dollars to that fund:
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GRAND SECRETARY S CERTIFICATES.
The following Grand Secretary's Certificates have been issued during the year 1920: No. 685. FRED W . MEYER, Star Lodge No. 69, Hanover, Kansas. No. 686. JAMES A. COCKRIEL, Astra Lodge No. 363, Olivet, Kansas. No. 687.
ANDREW DUGA.N' YOUNG, Enterprise Lodge No. 353, En-
tei^rise, Kansas. No. 688. ALFRED G. WHITE, Perfect Square Lodge No. 220, Scranton, Kansas. No. 689. LEWIS F . COOPER, Richfield Lodge No. 303, Richfield, Kansas. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
A list of all official circulars, memorials, edicts and other communications of a general nature has always been included in the report of the Grand Secretary in order that a complete, as well as a permanent record may be kept and in conformity with this established custom the following is shown as having been issued during the past year: No. 256. Postponement of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. ' No. 257. Notification of reduced railroad rates to Grand Lodge.
566
PROCEEDINGS
No. 258. No. 259. No. 260.
No. 261. No. 262. No. 263. No. 264.
OF THE
February,
Identification certificate and instructions to ticket agents in connection with application for reduced rates. Communication concerning list of members serving in the war. Communication relative to Secretaries mailing out booklets containing names of members of the Craft who served in the late war. Communication regarding an organization calling itself a "Life Association." Communication relative to complaints of carelessness and disregard of the Ritual in conferring the degrees. Communication relative to officers of lodges attending the district meetings. Communication in regard to presenting a Monitor to. each brother when Raised. .
ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 62,992 $31,496 Charter fees 100 Miscellaneous 1,000 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 750
00 00" 00 00
Expenses. Assistant to Grand Secretary Binding Grand Lodge Proceedings Committee allowance (By-Law 49) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturer Grand Secretary's Incidentals.^ Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Master's contingent fund Grand Master's salary Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Secretary's salary Grand Secretary's Honorarium Grand Master's apron Grand Officers' portraits Historical Registry and Abstract :.....-. Library furniture, binding, etc Mileage to representatives (By-Law 51) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor salaries (By-Law 48) Office and Library building Official stenographer Printing Annual Proceedings Postage and express
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$ 1,800 1,200 150 375 2,000 '..... 800 63 10 1,000 800 100 1,800 1,200 51 40 350 1,000 3,000 1,500 100 1,700 35 4,500 1,000
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
567
Private Secretary, Grand Master '. Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) Stationery and printing â&#x20AC;&#x17E; Stenographic and clerical help Special appropriation, monument R.'. W.'. J O H N W . SMITH
300 00 300 00 1,200 00 1,800 00 300
Taxes
00
3,000 00 ANNUAL REPORTS.
The complete summary and synopsis of returns submitted with this report shows the year'1920 to have been the most prosperous, in "work" performed, in the history of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The net gain in membership was 7,420, an increase of more than thirteen per cent, and a total membership of 62,992. Eleven lodges made more than 100 Master Masons during the year. Our three largest lodges have the following membership: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 Orient Lodge No. 51 Albert Pike Lodge No. 303
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1,566 1,462 1,468
During the year Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 raised 330, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, 177, and Orient Lodge No. 51, 233. The tables accompanying this report show the condition of every lodge in the jurisdiction. The Committee on Charteredl. Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation will make a report on the condition of the returns. Masters and Secretaries failed to realize the importance of making their reports within the time provided by law, January 10th. The task imposed upon the working force of the office in checking and verifying the names for the year 1920 in the lodge alone involved more than eighty thousand entries. Add to this work the preparation of tables for the printer, reading of proof, and having the Grand Officers' Reports in printed form for your use at Grand Lodge, and you have placed upon the Grand Secretary a task which is almost humanly impossible to perform. Each year's growth adds to the work necessary. If our Annual Communication were held the fourth Wednesday of February instead of the third Wednesday of February, it would greatly relieve congestion a t the office of the Grand Secretary and give the Grand Secretary ample time to make references in this report to conditions shown in the returns. The lodges failing to transmit their reports on or before January 10th were:
568
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
White Cloud Lodge No; 78, White Cloud. Ellinwood Lodge No. 217, Ellinwood. Greenleaf Lodge No. 232, Greenleaf. Randall Lodge No. 304, Randall. Jennings Lodge No. 360, Jennings. Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma. â&#x20AC;˘Scranton Lodge No. 407, Scranton. Hiattville Lodge No. 216 at Hiattville, failed to pay Grand Lodge dues on or before the time required by law, and is consequently denied representation. Scranton Lodge No. 407, in not returning a report sent back for correction, tied up the final closing of all accounts for four days. It is such inexcusable cases which bring gray hairs to your Grand Secretary. Please Brother Secretary, do your part to lighten the load. SUMMARY FOR 1920.
Number members December 31, 1919
55,572
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
9,047 8,483 8,314 1,088 274 94 8=9,778
Decrease. Number Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended expelled erroneously reported last year
1,420 711 220 2 5=2,358
Net gain Number members December 31, 1920
7,420 ,
62,992
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
569
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Being the amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1920. -iVo.
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11 00 34 00 270 00 10 00 20 00 63 00 67 00 57 00 72 00 41 00 2 00 66 00 5 00 12 00 14 00 68 00 61 00 29 00 • 15 00 1 00 6 00 5 00 13 00 31 00 2 00 6 00 3 00 6 00 8 00 40 00 6 00 9 00 7 00 8 00 21 00 13 00 20 00 14 00 3 00 12 00 4 00 13 00 3 00 26 00 3 00 5 00 8 00 4 00 17 00 193 00
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1920-21.
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GRAND Grand Lodge Dues.
220 221 222 ; 228 :... 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255. 256 ....;..... 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 ' 270 271 272 273 274
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LODGE
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No.
7 37 57 61 71 81 82 92 95 100 121 124 143 183 210 . . 214 216 224 . . 228 245 257 287 307
Amount Paid 199.0.
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$ 618 50 $ 932 40 597 60 397 10 198 00 108 95 205 20 334 80 167 50 133 20 44 80 97 20 100 00 194 40 673 20 739 05 482 40 136 30 298 80 50 00 93 60 50 00 428 40 137 00 280 80 175 00 158 40 162 00 48 00 68 40 49 00 266 40 144 00 82 50 -266 40 98 80 277 20 . 168 20 349 20 62 00 705 60 345 50 7,347 60
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Amount received account bond investment for the year ending December 31, 1920: Interest, Spring Township, Harper County, bonds $ Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Interest, School District No. 15, Shawnee County Interest, Board of Education, Larned Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest, Spring Township, H a r p e r County, bonds Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest, Board of Education, Larned Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Bond No. 10, School District No. 2, Doniphan County.... Bond No. 7, School District No. 15, Shawnee County.... , Bond No. 11, School District No. 2, Doniphan County.... Total
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1920-21,
GRAND
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ToPEKA, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 22, 1921. ALBURT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, In account ivith the M.'. W-'- GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. CASH ACCOUNT.
Dr. Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $69,124 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 3,840 90 Received as per Schedule " C " 121 00 Received as per Schedule " D " : 80 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 20 00 Received as per Schedule " F " 2,092 50 Received account special dispensation fees (Wood) 1919 180 00 Received account special dispensation fees (Farrelly) 1920 ..: 505 00 Received account interest on daily balance 393 24 Received account Books of Annual Returns 18 00 Received account dues and fees from defunct lodges 81 25 Received account refund engraving half-tones 5 66 Received account return of mileage Minneapolis Lodge No. 143 :.; 5 54 Received account payment for lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 22, 35, 38, 80, 119, 157, 206, 24*6 160 00 Received account unexpended portion Grand Master's Contingent fund and interest 547 99 Received account Endowment Fund Masonic Home from Orient Lodge No. 51 1,000 00 Received from Grand Chapter R. A. M. account maintenance Office and Library Building 400 00 Received from Grand Council R. & S. M. account maintenance Office and Library Building 100 00 Received from Grand Commandery K. T., account maintenance Office and Library Building 250 00 Received account sale of waste paper 4 31 Total
,
$78,929 39
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 22, 1921. M.'. W-'- GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
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ti)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 Home Fund, together with $2,429.89 from the Charity Fund, making entire amount up to that date $34,666.41 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. ®Thia amount includes $2,353.91 retransferred from Charity Fund to General Fund, by order of Grand Lodge. (See pa?e 158, Proceedings 1904.) ®This amount includes $5,000.00 transferred from Charity Fund to General Fund. (See Proceedings 1905, page 348.) ©This amount includes $10,000.00borrowedfrom theMasonicHome,and$5,000.00donated by the Masonsof 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 S16.3.'i8.99 paid by The Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Baltimore, Maryland. ©These amounts include $24,700.00 invested in bonds. <9This amount' includes $10,000 donated to the Masonic Home. ©This includes $57,650.00 borrowed and special assessment account new Masonic Grand Ijodge Building. ^^These amounts include $173,248.21 contributed to Masonic Home Rebuilding Fund. Total net receipts for twenty-seven years $ 950.048 38 Total excess expenditures over income and investments 76,288 30 $1,026,336 68 Total
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596
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HAVEN, KANSAS, May 12,
1920.
At the request of Friendship Lodge No. 208, of Haven, Kansas, the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Haven, Kansas, on May 12, 1920, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Rural High School Building in the city of Haven, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD
W.'. CHARLES E . JONES Bro. GEORGE W . TINSLAR Bro. GEORGE H . THORP Bro. WILLIAM J. WATERBURY Bro. ROGER E . DIMOND
Bro. J O H N SANDHAGEN Bro. C. FREDRICK ASTLE W.'. BENJAMIN F . WORTHINGTON
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden ^..-as Grand Junior Warden ;
as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
Bro. HOWARD L. ALTENREID as Grand Senior Steward Bro. KONRAD" ENGWEILER as Grand Junior Steward The Grand Lodge was opened in form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the public street and marched to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in form. RICHARD E . BIRD,
as Grand Attest: WILLIAM J. WATERBURY,
as Grand
Secretary.-
Master.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
597
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
GARDEN CITY, KANSAS, J u n e 14, 1920.
A Special Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas was held for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Ilolcomb School Building at Holcomb, Kansas. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry in the Hall of Tyrian Lodge No. 246, of Garden City, Kansas, with the following officers: M.'. W-'. WiiiiAM EASTON HUTCHISON as Grand Master W-'- ADOLPH J. F I N K a s Deputy Grand Master Bro. HERBERT W . MANRING as Grand. Senior Warden Bro. FRED W . HAWK as Grand Junior Warden Bro. WILLIS M . KINNISON.-. .....as Grand Treasurer W.'. ISRAEL L . DIESEM
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
H. O. JuDD ALBERT G. OSBUN J. OAKLEY CARTER JAY E . BROWN J. W. DUNCAN E. S. STROUP
Bro. HENRY S. WILTON
as Grand Secretary
.'.
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge took a recess and went to Holcomb, Kansas, where the ceremonies of laying the corner-stone were performed. Professor C. E. RARICK and Professor WILLIAM A. LEWIS of the
Normal School of Hays, Kansas, both made appropriate addresses in connection with the exercises. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge then returned to Masonic Hall at Garden City, Kansas, and closed in Due Form on the first degree. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON,
as Grand Master. â&#x20AC;¢ Attest: ISRAEL L . DIESEM,
as Grand
Secretary.
598
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
WINFIELD, KANSAS, December 10, 1920.
Upon request of Winfield Lodge No. 110 of Winfield, Kansas, the Most Worshipful' Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication December 9, A. D. 1920, A. L. 5920, in the city of Winfield, Kansas, by M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, Grand Master, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple in that city. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.'. H U G H P. FARRELLY
'....Grand Master
W.'. ELLIS F I N K . Bro. LESLIE 0. PHILLIPS R.". W.'.JOHN A. FERRELL
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden
.-.
W.'. HENRY E . KIBBE W.'. DAVID 0. WATTS
Bro. Bro. W-'. W.". W.'.
.'.
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
CHARLES M . WALLACE as Grand Senior Deacon ANDREW S..WILSON as Grand Junior Deacon J. BALLARD GOODWIN a s G r a n d Senior Steward J O H N M. FULLER as Grand Junior Steward WILLIAM C . ROOT as Bearer of the Three Great Lights
. W.'. HARRY A. CATON
as Grand Marshal
Bro. CHARLES R . CALVERT.... ]
W.'. CHARLES E . DAVIS
i
Bearers of Burning Tapers
W.'. J A M E S A. MCDERMOTT ]
W.'. W.'. W.'. Bro. W-'. Bro. W.'. W.'.
LEVI M . BAUGH PETER J. BRASK GEORGE C. MITCHELL...., JAMES S. OAKS ALBERT H . HAVENS CHARLES F . MARTIN GEORGE BOETH H. G. LOWRANCE I
Bro. HAROLD W . HERRICK W.'. ARTHUR L . D \ E R
Bro. WALLACE T . ROUSE Bro. J O H N H . O'CONNOR
W.'. WILLIAM C . ROBINSON
[
Bearer Tuscan Column Bearer Doric Column Bearer Ionic Column Bearer Corinthian Column Bearer Composite Column Bearer Celestial Globe Bearer Terrestial Globe Bearers of Lodge
'...J
;....as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
as Bearer Book of Constitutions
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OF KANSAS.
599
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry in a room adjacent to and connected with the Lodge Room of Winfield Lodge No. 110, to which Lodge Room it repaired in grand procession as outlined above, where the ancient and most impressive ceremonies of dedication were performed in the presence of about three hundred fifty Master Masons, their wives and friends. W.". OLIVER P. PULLER acted as Grand Orator for the occasion and delivered a most beautiful oration, the subject of which was "The Psychological Effect." A number of short, entertaining talks were made, after which the Grand Lodge again repaired in grand procession to the room from whence it came and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. Preceding the ceremonies a' bounteous supper was served in the beautiful banquet room of the Lodge. A fine orchestra fur^ nished music for the occasion and after the banquet many short, pithy talks were made by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master and other visiting brethren and by brothers of Winfield Lodge. HUGH P. FARRELLY,
Grand Attest: DAVID 0. WATTS,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. T h e following r e p o r t of the L i b r a r i a n , R.'. W . ' . A L BERT K. W I L S O N , w a s presented by M . ' . W . ' . A L E X . A. S H A R P , a n d on motion was r e f e r r e d t o t h e Committee on
Reports of Grand Officers : To the M-'. W'- Grand Lodf/e of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: It is to be regretted that your librarian is again obliged to report that owing to the high cost of labor and material he has had none of our books, periodicals and magazines bound during the past year, believing we should wait until a time when this can be done at a reasonable expense to the Grand Lodge. It is a pleasure, however, to report that we have been favored during the year with a number of books on various Masonic subjects, as well as the usual current magazines and periodicals and the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions. All of the above have been filed in proper order and a r e ready for binding when the time comes for having this work done, indexing and placing them on the shelves in the Library. In addition to the above we have received a number of Masonic relics for the museum department, all of which have been properly marked and placed in cases, giving credit to the donors. No doubt many of our brethren have old Masonic documents, relics, aprons, diplomas, etc., which would add greatly to the interest of our museum department and we believe it will be much more satisfactory to the owners if they will place anything of this kind in charge of the Grand Lodge, allowing it to be displayed in some of our cases, credit being given to the donor. This matter is therefore presented so that any one interested may be advised and.be governed accordingly. We a r e badly in need of some special cases for the purpose of filing Masonic Rituals, Monitors, old documents of a secret nature and many other things of this kind and your librarian would therefore recommend t h a t an appropriation of $500.00 be made for that purpose. We have received from time to time during the year the following books, magazines, etc., all of which have been properly arranged and classified for binding: The Light of Truth and the Light by Which Masons Work. (Pamphlet) J. N. BEALL.
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GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
601
Masonry in the Canal Zone. (Pamphlet) J O H N A. PATHEIER. Masonic Year Book, 1919. Grand Lodge of England. Diamond Jubilee, 1919. Grand Lodge of Iowa. The Centennial History of Jerusalem, Chapter No. 8, Royal Arch Masons of New York. 1799-1899. Vol. 2. Proc. Grand Lodge of Kansas. 1864-1866. From Kaw Lodge, New York. Sixth Decade of Calvary Conimandery No. 13, K. T. Providence, Rhode Island. Report of the Overseas Mission. 1919. (Pamphlet). Proceedings Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. 1919. 1920 Proceedings of the 50th Council of Deliberation. Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Honor Roll, World War. F. & A. M. of Ohio. Proceedings Masonic Grand Secretary's Guild. 1918. Masonic Home, Utica, New York. (Pamphlet) 1920. A Statement of the Relation Sustained by the Organization Called the Sovereign Grand Council to the Order of the Red Cross of Constantino in America. (Pamphlet) Published by the Grand Imperiail Council of Illinois. Our Trip to Europe. (Pamphlet) RUDOLPH KRAUSE, Grand Master, Louisiana. The Peace Celebration of the Grand Lodge of England. (Pamphlet) RAYMOND DANIEL, Georgia.
Webb's Freemarison's Monitor, Edition 1887. A Familiar Treatise on the Principles and Practice of the Masonic Jurisprudence. Chapter Monitor.
J O H N W . SIMONS, 1864. JAMES L . GOULD.
1868.
Ahinian Rezon. Edition 1783. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Masonic Memorial Services Independence Rock, Natrona County, Wyoming, July 4, 1920. Casper Lodge No. 15. (Leaflet.) Report of Proceedings Wyandotte Constitutional Convention, Kansas. 1859. History of Holland Lodge No. 1, Houston, Texas. J. C. KIDD The Science of Freemasonry.
ROBERT D . GRAHAM.
The Masonic Year, 1920. Masonic History Company, New York. The Masonic Service Association of the United States. Bulletin No. 2. Executive Commission, Anamosa, Iowa. Indiana Grand Chapter, O. E. S- Proceedings 1920.
602
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Kansas and Kansans. 5 Vols. CONNELLY. Ceremony of Installation of Grand Master, etc. New South Wales. 51st Council of Deliberation, A. A. S. R. Northern Jurisdiction. Masonic Manual of Missouri. Masonic Relief Association. U. S. and Canada. Honor Roll, F. & A. M. Pennsylvania. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Librarian.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
603
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS.
M.'. W.". PERRY M . HOISINGTON, Chairman of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, submitted the report of that Committee, which report was, on motion of M.'. W.". OWEN J. WOOD, adopted. To the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has carefully examined advance copies of the same and beg to submit the following report: First in importance, naturally, is the report of the Grand Master, which your committee does not hesitate to pronounce one of the most complete, satisfactory and able documents ever contributed to the literature of this Grand Lodge, and one for which we bespeak a place among the classics of Masonry. Those who have known our Grand Master long and well are not surprised at the evidence here given of his philosophic grasp of the essentials of the Masonic system, of his unwearied and faithful diligence in the duties of his task, of his warm sympathy with and quick understanding of his brethren, and of the lucid and masterful style of his discourse. Indeed, all the brethren ha^ve come now to know that through a lifetime of hard work and of hard and high thinking, and doubtless with some hard knocks, our brother " H U G H " has been prepared and equipped to instruct and lead his brethren wisely and well in the great office which has devolved upon him, and which he has filled so well. We are grateful to Brother FARRELLY and we congratulate the Craft. The address is replete with exhortation and admonition couched in elegant and epigrammatic phrase, and every delegate present should make it his particular business to see that this instructive and inspiring message is read in his open lodge. As a means of confirming the executive acts of the Grand Master, we recommend the approval of all that part of the report contained under the following headings: Installation of Absent Grand Officers. Lodges Under Dispensation. One Lodge Constituted. Exemplification of the Work. Grand Orator. Lodge Calamities. Laying Corner-stones. Dedication at Winfield.
604
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Districts and District Meetings. District Deputy Grand Masters. Our Lecturers. Inventory of Grand Lodge Property. Visitations. Trials and Appeals. Fraternal Relations and Foreign Jurisdictions. Discipline. Dispensations. Representatives of Grand Jurisdictions. Very emphatically also would we recommend the approval of the discussion under the head of "Condition of the Order and Membership," and would enjoin upon the Craft a further careful study of this most important section. The suggestion originally made by our late lamented brother M.'. W.'. CHARLES H . CHANDLER, t h a t a copy of SHAVER'S monitor
be presented to each Master Mason at his raising, is endorsed and amplified by the Grand Master, and both by the merit of the book and the purpose of the gift, is worthy of universal adoption by all lodges, although perhaps not a proper subject for legislation. So also his appropriate reference and action concerning the Acacia Fraternity located a t Lawrence, the seat of our State University. Since the Grand Master by the Laws and Usages of Masonry, is charged with the duty and responsibility of enforcing and interpreting its Laws, it is beyond question t h a t the necessity of their alteration or repeal should have his personal endorsement and recommendation. If, therefore, subjects for legislation, from other sources a r e referred by your Committee, it is because of their importance, rather than the regularity of the proceeding. The Grand Master makes fitting reference to those of our number who have passed to the great beyond, during the year, and refers the subject to the Committee on Necrology for more ample remarks, in which reference your Committee concur. To the Committee on Jurisprudence^ we recommend be referred the three official decisions reported by the Grand Master. Also to this Committee the following subjects and instructions. (a) For the collection of a small fee for a certified record of members approved, and for the necessary amendment to the By-Laws. (b) For a By-Law or standing regulation prohibiting the duplication of lodge charters, as recommended. (c) Concerning "Representation Denied."
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
605
We recommend that the following subjects be referred directly to the Grand Lodge and that a special order be announced for their discussion and decision. (a) The change of all 2nd and 4th Communications to 1st and 3rd. (b) The report of the Secretary of the Masonic Home, from which it appears that the expenses and cost of necessary repairs of the Home last year were more than $10,000.00 greater than its income. The Grand Master's report contains several recommendations, affecting the laws and customs of Masonry, as well as the interests and practices of our own Grand Lodge. We believe these should have the fullest possible consideration and to that end recommend, their reference to a Special Committee on Usages and Customs, composed of wise and accomplished brethren, to be selected by the Grand Master. The following subjects come under this class: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Forfeiture of Charter for conferring any degree on Sunday. Conferring degrees by request. Status of an accepted petitioner. Maimed petitioners. The suggestion of the Grand Secretary for a change in the date of the Annual Communications of Grand Lodge to facilitate the business thereof.
The Grand Master recommends consideration of the complaints reiterated by the Grand Secretary under the headings of "History of Lodges" and "List of members in the late war," to the neglect of . reports, records and correspondence, by officers of lodges generally by lodge Secretaries. The Grand Master exclaims in apparent despair, "How long, oh, how long, will some Secretaries be negligent and unmindful of their duties." Your Committee is firmly of the opinion .that this is a matter for authority and discipline rather than for legislation. Secretaries are under the authority of Masters, and for such derelictions they or their lodges should suffer and atone. Masonic custom and law, through the power of suspension and arrest, has placed in the hands of the Grand Master the authority for the protection of our institutions, and it is beyond question that the Craft will endorse and support the exercise of this authority whenever necessary. Following the Grand Master, and in common with the Craft, your Committee deeply deplore the illness of our Grand Secretary. We recommend that a suitable testimonial be prepared and sent to this most efficient, faithful and distinguished member and friend.
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February,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
expressing the sense of our loss and our hope for his speedy and lasting recovery. We are glad to note, however, that • the Grand Secretary's annual report, as ever complete and satisfactory, is as usual presented for consideration, and to call the attention of all the brethren to the valiie and interest of the many things therein contained. The report of the Grand Treasurer is concise and complete, as is all the work which comes from the hand of the distinguished brother who so long and well has borne the responsibility of safeguarding our funds. Since both these reports refer so largely to statistical and financial affairs, we recommend they be referred to the Committees on Finance and Property and Chartered Lodges and Lodges U, D. We note a pleasing innovation in the inclusion in the advance printed copy, of the report of the Masonic Home. This great institution is the pride and glory of Kansas Masonry—doubtless our greatest palpable evidence of the spirit and purpose of Masonry. It will be observed that the revenues of the Home last year were, more than $10,000.00 less than the expenses. As our state increases in age and population, so also will increase the opportunity and need of the service of the Home. Happily also our personal resources have likewise increased. So, therefore, brethren, let us see to it t h a t this great charity of Masonry is endowed and sup-, plied so t h a t its work shall not be crippled or diminished. Fraternally submitted.
•
PERRY M . HOISINGTON, WILLIAM L . BURDICK, FRED T . NYE, ALVA L . SWERENGEN, LARKIN N . MARTIN,
Committee.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The M.". W.". Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 p. M. E N T E R T A I N M E N T BY THE CHILDREN OF THE MASONIC HOME.
•Preceding the call to labor the children of the Kansas Masonic Home appeared on the platform, where they executed a march, sang a patriotic song, and retired.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
607
AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY,
February 16, 1921.
CALL PROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR. The M.\ W.'. Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then announced the appointment of the following Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs: M.'M."M.'. M.'. M.'.
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'W.'.
PERRY M . HOISINGTON, HENRY F . MASON, WILLIAM L . BURDICK, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, THOMAS G. F I T C H .
ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then introduced to the Grand Lodge Brother CLARENCE E . P I L E of Parsons Lodge No. 117, who delivered the following oration, and on motion of M.'. W.". ALEX. A. SHARP it was ordered printed in the Proceedings : ORATION. To the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
We are now assembled to consider some specific elements of our Masonic life, faith or history. As to our history the lure of antiquity, the charm of profitable research, and the temporally ascending streams of wise and orderly benevolence attract us to its sources. A thousand pleasant voices from the past summon us to walk in the
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
beautiful realm of ancient architecture and listen to the sound of the "setting mauls" of the builders of former ages. We are longing to contemplate the vast social and moral accomplishments "contrived by wisdom," supported by "unwearied strength," and adorned by "matchless beauty," which mark the course of Masonic progress over the plains of the earth and along the path of time. Under the present circumstances the temptation to go back into the twilight of history in the search to discover the deep, sweet, exhaustless springs from which the streams of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth have unceasingly flowed, is almost irresistible. We look back upon the vast unceasing charrtl of Masonic history and the thought comes to us, why this history ? Why has Masonry lived ? The glory and grandeur of ancient civilizations are gone. Their temples have become the sands of many deserts. Their languages are dead and in many instances, are entirely forgotten. Their peoples have disappeared. But Masonry has survived the changes and mutations of all the ages and lives. It is like the morning sunlight of each new-day; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As old as time itself yet young, and fresh, and bright, and sweet, with Aurora's splendor of morning light. What are its enduring principles which have survived the fall of thrones and the wreck of empires ? . We ourselves have passed through a decade in which the whole fabric of civilization has been strained to the uttermost. Such periods have come into the affairs of earth at various times and in different ways. One of the odes for closing a lodge of Master Masons contains the following words: "Let us each in time's commotion Heavenly light and truth implore."
What a wonderful phrase the author coined when he said "in time's commotion!"
How sadly true it is that "time's commotion," both in the individual life and in the community life of men, very
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
609
often means ruin and despair. How keenly and vividly we have realized the meaning of that phrase during the last seven years! Byron looked upon the sweeping impulse of war and wrote: "Red battle stamped his foot and â&#x20AC;˘ nations felt the shock."
In our generation "Red battle stamped his foot"
and all the institutions of a wonderful civilization trembled from their centers to their circumferences and reeled upon their foundations. In August, 1914, the sound of a single pistol shot rang out on the summer morning's air in central Europe and roused "red battle" into action. He "stamped his foot" and the air and sea were quickly filled with fighting men, and the land was soon covered with windrows of the dead and dying. The sound of that pistol shot grew and multiplied until the thunders of a "World War" filled the heavens. In "time's wild, commotion" many family ties in all nations were broken. Women mourned their dead at every milestone of earth's highways. Weeping, naked, hungry, hopeless orphans sat upon cold hearthstones everywhere. Hunger and famine stalked brazenly across all fertile fields and grinning, gloating death planted his triumphant banners above every blossoming flower of the hills and valleys. ' Navies and armies destroyed each other by night and by day, and "Nations rose and fell like bubbles on the water"
Racial limitations were forgotten. The restraints and comforts of all religions were temporarily cast aside. Men everywhere questioned the strength, value and endurance of every institution of society. Was education a failure? Was government a failure? Was religion a failure? Had civilization itself failed? That mighty storm of war swept over the world like a tornado over fields and villages of a fertile land. But in
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
the midst of all the political, commercial, social and moral cataclysm of that titanic struggle the institution of Masonry was unshaken and unchallenged. Its foundations are so broad and deep, and its principles are so strong and universal, that no one questioned its survival of that Cyclopean storm.Early in our Masonic instruction we are admonished to "fear no danger." The inherent strength and durability of Speculative Masonry, in my judgment, is reposed, in a very large measure, in the Masonic conception of the Divine and Infinite personality as a constructive builder, and in the mental conception of the "Form of a Lodge." The conception of the Deity as the "Divine Architect" is unsectarian, super-racial, super-national, non-creedal and non-temporal. That is, it is a concept free from all racial bias of a living Divine personality. It is not the thought of Jew or Gentile, Celt, Saxon, Roman or Greek. It has in it nothing of the childish superstition of the savage and is also free from the deadly pedantry of the scholastic. It recognizes without effusive emotionalism, or restrictive materialism, that The Infinite Being is the "Author and , Finisher" of our faith. Such a conception of Divine constructive purpose has in it no room for devastating fear. Added to this conception of divine eminence is the conception of the "dimensions of a Lodge." The conception .of the "dimensions of a Lodge" is one which embraces the "entire fraternity." "Its length is from East to West — its breadth from North to South — its height from the E a r t h to the Heavens." "All this for the purpose of showing the universality of Masonry and to teach that Masonic Charity should be co-extensive with Masonic universality." These two concepts, the one of the Infinite Being,— t h e other of "the place of our abode" and service, are all inclusive. They embrace the beneficent truths of all doctrines of the existence of the Infinite, Omniscient and Omnipresent One. They contain all reasonable doctrines of the origin, destiny and duty of man. They satisfy the
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
611
. longings of the soul for strength and safety. They pacify and satisfy the mind in its restless search for the assurance of truth. We should not then wonder at the fact that the institution of Masonry was calm and serene during the recent years of martial strife. It should cause no surprise or astonishment that the many thresholds of our lodge were then crowded by the feet of multitudes "seeking light." The events of time appeared to be wrecking all the institutions of earth. Masonry prospered. The doctrine of hate filled the mouths of men. Within our meeting place the doctrine of "Brotherly Love" was taught to thousands, even as they stood uniformed for the battle fields of earth. The gentleness of that doctrine weakened no man's patriotism. The immeasurable meanness and brutality of war were reflected everywhere except in our lodge. Editors and authors wrote tales of horrors and raved in print. Teachers taught of guns and blood and death. Preachers sometimes forgot the Prince of Peace and waved the flag of earthly battle above the sad and beneficent Cross. They sometimes, in the exuberance of their patriotism, piously "cussed" the Hun in their sermons, and occasionally almost slipped over the boundaries of divine worshipship in the fervor of their prayers. War drives occupied the time, strength and resources of everybody. Soldiers and sailors were everywhere. The windows of all houses blazed with stars of patriotic glory and devotion. War! War! War! everywhere and all the time! Those things were necessary and unavoidable. They were inevitable by reason of a terrible danger and the heroic spirit of freemen. Lovers of liberty everywhere pledged their "lives, their liberty and their sacred honor" to freedom's cause. These are not words of censure in any sense upon the heroic program of those strenuous days. They are only stated to recall to your minds how the fever, fright, and fury of war affected all things else, other than Masonry. Masons did their full share in all patriotic works and bore their full measure of the burdens
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of those mighty days. But in the lodge they were Masons : â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brothers of "all Mankind" and especially of brother Masons. In the lodge room they "feared no danger." There were good and patent reasons for such calmness. They had been taught that when "The strength and wisdom of man failed" there was still a safe and secure refuge. During those days of tumult and unspeakable terror we approached the altar of our Masonic devotions "Sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust * Like those who wrap the drapery of their couch About them and lie down to pleasant dreams."
* *
During these. recent years of "Time's commotion" the equilibrium of individuals was as profoundly affected as were the strength and stability of the institutions of society. Men as individuals were in intellectual and moral confusion. Many sources of personal relief and comfort failed entirely or proved themselves inadequate or unavailing. How was it then with our tenets and the particular virtues emphasized by our organized and definitely expressed teachings? It has already been stated that the form of a lodge is of limitless dimensions "To show the universality of Masonry." It is then to be anticipated that Masonry teaches an all embracing doctrine. Such is indeed and in truth the fact. The monitorial expressions of the "Tenets" of our profession are the Psalms of social morality and human benevolence. What can be added to the quality of personal character formed by the practice of "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth." Again we note that the voice of Masonry speaks in universal and not in sectarian and limited terms. "By the exercise of "Brotherly Love" we are taught to regard the whole human species as one family"; that all the children of men "are created by one Almighty Parent" and "are to aid, support and protect each other."
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This doctrine is indeed sufficient to "unite men of every country, sect and opinion." We are admonished that "to relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men; that to soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled minds, is the grand aim we have in view." We say of all "Truth" that it "is a divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue." The sublime strength of these tenets has woven itself into the' fabric of our Order as effectively as the laws of light, and life and gravitation have made the fabric of a material universe. The moral strength of these principles is co-ordinate with the strength of those marvelous laws which uphold the starry skies and cause the heavens "To declare the glory of GOD and the to show His handiwork."
firmament
We find the same thing true of our tenets that was true of the conceptions of the "Divine Architect" and of the "Form of a Lodge." They are all sufficient. They are true yesterday, today and forever. In the contemplation of them the mind finds content and the soul finds peace. Within the terms and meaning of our stated "Four Cardinal Virtues" are to be found all the moral virtues of human life. No element of personal morals is outside the boundaries of their application: They include every characteristic of worthy living: They reach all heights of lofty idealism: They include every right intention of all governments. What a beautiful host of personal adornments assemble themselves under the "Cardial Virtue of Temperance:" Proper thoughts; correct actions, wise and helpful speech; the proper use of strength, health, wealth, friendship arid appetite are all there. Temperate conduct is the outward manifestation of the inward Virtue of "Fortitude."
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"Fortitude" is that personal quality which "is equally â&#x20AC;˘ distant from rashness and cowardice." "Fortitude" is the sustaining element of life amidst temptations and dangers of every kind and place. By it the soldier intelligently meets the perils of war and endures the horrors of battle. By it the virtuous mothers of men are supported when they pass into "the Valley of the shadow of death" to give us being. By it the wise and purposeful reformer is sustained through times of hatred, misrepresentation and vilification. By "Fortitude" we are supported through disaster and restrained and made considerate in victory. How logically and consistently these virtues are associated with "Prudence." "Prudence" the handmaiden of wisdom by whom we are calmly and carefully led onward and upward on the pathway of life. "Prudence" is defined as "Wisdom applied to practice." The great J O H N MILTON could find no fitter words by which to characterize the moral law of MOSES than to say "He gave a grave and prudent law." "Prudence" is that particular element of constructive thought which looks forward to the results of present and future actions. We come now to consider that supreme "Cardinal Virtue," the exercise of which "enables us to render to every man his just due without distinction." "Justice" is the essence and object of all Divine moral and spiritual laws and should be the object and intention of all human legislation. It is indeed and in truth "the cement and support of civil society." When "Justice" is applied happiness prevails throughout the lands of the earth; the nations are at peace within their several boundaries and with each other: "The Angels of the better nature" of men everywhere are then, engaged in the ministrations of thoughtful love, and the beneficent face of contentment is seen on every side. As a result of the clear conception of Deity as a builder and benefactor, and the vast thought of the universality of Masonry, we find our Order resting upon a foundation.
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which was unshaken and unchanged by the disturbing and destroying forces of "Time's commotion." Coming into the Order "seeking light" and "more light" our minds are illuminated by the moral and intellectual effulgence of the "Tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth." Becoming thus enlightened we find ourselves strengthened and personally endowed by the moral and social constructiveness of the "Four Cardinal Virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice." Being thus situated, endowed and enlightened we have every reason "to fear no danger." Masonry supported by such vast conceptions and so enlightened and endowed was undisturbed by all the throes of a World War. In a time of universal terror we as an Order were calm and unafraid. When the doctrines of hate and violence were on the lips of the world. Masonry was quietly and clearly teaching "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth." During those days of social, financial and governmental passion we found "it was a restful thing to turn away from the tumult of the day and its distractions * * * and look inwardly and enjoy the wonder and calmness" of our Masonic world at peace. In those days we relied upon "an unfaltering faith in the everlasting and eternal." The great tenets and virtues of Masonry kept us free from hatred, malice and uncharitableness and we remained calm and secure in our confidence in the' great and wise "Supreme Architect" whose workmen we are. Yet in those days we shirked no personal or civic duty. We ever turned from the calm and comfort of our Masonic devotions to take up our several burdens resolved to do our best to live up to our great inheritance, for "We walk in a world where no man reads The riddle of things that are, From the tiny fern in, the valley's heart, To the light of the largest star. We know that the struggle of life is hard And the silence of death is deep
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As we fall and rise on the tangled way That leads to the gate of sleep; We know that the causes of sin and pain And the passions that lead to crime, Are mysteries locked from age to age In the awful vault of time. Yet we lift our weary feet and strive Through the mire and mist to grope, And find a ledge on the mount of faith In the morning land of hope."
Brother Master. Masons, we are of those to whom an Australian hero spoke. He had made the supreme sacrifice in the very darkest hour of the World War. His body was found among the dead and on his person written on a torn and irregular scrap of paper was the following message: "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 a 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 Heaven â&#x20AC;&#x201D; their heritage to take â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I saw the power of Darkness put to flight, I saw the Morning break."
The night of terror and despair is gone. the dawn are here.
The heralds of
"Let there be light." VOTE OF THANKS. o
On motion of R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL, the Grand Lodge unanimously extended its thanks to Brother P I L E for his splendid oration.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.
M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, Chairman, presented t h e following report, which, on motion of R.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, was adopted by a rising vote: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Life is a drama, its prologue a period of anxious anticipation; its epilogue an unbroken silence. Upon its stage, tragedy, comedy and romance are strangely intermingled and no man knoweth when the curtain will fall. Each actor plays many parts, and the exit of youth and old age are often simultaneous. In that great drama, many times the quiet unobtrusive actor is the real star, and he who may perhaps be acclaimed as first is in reality but a figurehead â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for life is what a man really is, not simply what he seems. With many, life is a grand harmony; the soul is in tune with eternal truth and blessings follow along the pathway; with some, life seems a bitter struggle, and a failure to understand the reason.for existence. In youth we are surrounded by those we know and love, each day we see their faces, hear their loving tones in friendly greeting, and join with them in pleasure and in progress. As the years roll by the circle narrows and we miss familiar faces, while the new ones cannot fill the place of those who are silent. 'Tls then, if we would find peace, we must lift our eyes to the unfailing source of comfort, and lean upon the everlasting arm of Him who is life eternal; 'tis then we realize the force of the words. "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth." This is the hour we give to the silent host of these our brethren who have fallen from the line since one year ago. In this Grand Jurisdiction 711 who had been taught at our sacred altar the great moral lesson of integrity and fidelity, laid aside the implements of labor and entered into the life beyond. The sprig of acacia blooms at the grave of each and the memory of their virtues remains as an incentive to a higher ideal of life for each of us. No vacancy has been created in our oflficial family, yet I cannot but make special mention of one who has taken a part in our labor for many years. On the 17th of October, 1920, ROBERT TREAT PAYNE was killed in an automobile accident. TREAT PAYNE was one of GOD'S, noble-
men. Nature did not endow him with great physical powers, but the Creator placed within him a true and knightly soul. With him Masonry meant the opportunity to serve, and the desire to serve always equaled the opportunity. No duty was too irksome, no hours too long for his labor, and with it all his quiet, unobtrusive manner made no boast of his service and no suggestion of per-
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sonal advancement. He was indeed "a just and upright Mason" in the truest sense, and we shall miss him for many years to come. At the time of his death he was Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, but his labors were by no means confined to the Grand Lodge. In each constituent body of York Rite Masonry in Kansas he had for years been an active worker, and was esteemed most highly. "The fairest flowers in this valley oÂŁ tears, Their fragrance, their charms everliving, Are deeds that are wrought by a self-sacrifice ; There's nothing: that's sweeter than giving." I like the spirit underlying the services lately held in England and in France. An unknown soldier borne to the sanctuary with all the honors a great nation could bestow, was laid to rest amid the solem ceremonies, and lulled by the requiem of a grateful people. The unknown dead typified the spirit of self-sacrifice and manly courage, which had saved the civilization of the age. So, coming down to us through the centuries, we have the example of our ancient and operative Grand Master who valued his integrity more than his life. He stands as an example and an ever present inspiration to each member of the Craft; and so to these, our brethren, who have left us during the year last passed; they too have striven to grasp the true meaning of life and have bequeathed to us the example and experience which should help each day to give us new light and understanding. While we dwell in thought with our own departed friends, we also clasp the hands of the great body of the Craft in other parts of the world, as they think and speak of their departed brethren. Whether they dwell near or afar, we are of the same family, bound by the same ties and joining each other in the search for Light and Truth. Let us show our regard for those who are gone by striving to live according to the precepts of our Order. "If I live a life that is clean and square And aid my fellow man By lending a hand to help him bear His burdens the best that I can, I need not fear what its close may be Nor how critics my life shall assail, Nor what the future holds out for me When I reach the end of the trail. "If 1 speak a word of good cheer to one Whose sorrows have broken him down. And thus give him hope to struggle on With a smile instead of a frown.
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I shall not fear when the shadows fall And my earthly strength shall fail; I'll trust in Him who redeemed us all When I reach the end of the trail."
Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C. COLE,
Chairman.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The M.". W.". Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7 :30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 16, 1921. R.'. W.'. Deputy Grand Master, B E N S . PAULEN, called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. E X E M P L I F I C A T I O N OF WORK.
The degree of Master Mason, and the proper form of balloting, were exemplified by Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191 of Ness City, Kansas, with the following officers, under the direction of W-'- HARVEY O . DAVIS, Lecturer: W.'W.'. W.'. W.'W.'. W.'. Bro.
PASCHAL W . LUNDY HAROLD D . MINER CHARLES A. P H I L L I P S OLIVER L . L E N N E N EARL B . HOPPER WILLIAM D . MINER, J R GEORGE M . BYAL
Master. Senior Warden. Junior Warden. Secretary. Senior Deacon. Junior Deacon. Senior Steward.
W.'. DwiGHT G. EGBERT
Junior Steward.
Bro. ADDISON L . WALTON Bro. SAMUEL F . BEARDSLEE
Tyler. F i r s t Craftsman.
Bro. ROY H . BAER
Second Craftsman.
W.'. HAYES FLOYD
Third Craftsman.
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CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. R.'. W.'. B E N S . P A U L E N , Deputy Grand M a s t e r , called t h e M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge from labor to r e f r e s h m e n t until 9 o'clock T h u r s d a y m o r n i n g .
MORNING SESSION. T H U R S D A Y , F e b r u a r y 17, 1921.
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 r e f r e s h m e n t to labor at 9:00 A. M. RESOLUTIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;RAISING FEE FOR MASONIC HOME. M.'. W . ' . W I L L I A M I. STUART offered t h e following resolution, which w a s , on motion of R.". W . ' . JOHN A. FERRELL, unanimously adopted: In pursuance of, and compliance with the recommendation of the Most Worshipful Grand Master with reference to the subject of increasing the income of The Kansas Masonic Home, I desire to offer the following resolution: Resolved: That the Committee on Jurisprudence be instructed to report an amendment to Section 171 of the Grand Lodge ByLaws, that will in effect require every Lodge working under a charter or under Letters of Dispensation to collect a raising fee of $5.00 in addition to the regular fees for degrees from each member raised; said fee of $5.00 to'become a part of the Endowment Fund of The Kansas Masonic Home.. And such raising fee of $5.00 to be remitted to the Grand Secretary at the same time the per capita tax is transmitted, and by the Grand Secretary transmitted to the Secretary of The Kansas Masonic Home. That such amendment to our By-Laws shall take effect and be in force from and after the first day of March, 1921. TOKEN FOR R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON. R.'. W . ' . J O H N A. F E R R E L L , G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n , addressed t h e M.'. W . ' . G r a n d Lodge, s t a t i n g t h a t some m o n t h s ago he was s u r p r i s e d to learn t h a t one who h a s
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served this M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge faithfully as Grand Secretary for twenty-seven years and has devoted his life to the keeping of the records and the establishment of an Historical Registry which excels anything of its kind in the United States if not the entire world, had not received during all that time, any token of appreciation from the Craft.Upon learning this fact the matter was taken up with the result that one hundred of R.'. W.'. Brother WILSON'S personal friends contributed to a fund for the purchase of this gift, a beautiful hand-wrought watch charm with the emblems of the Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery. The crown of the Templar emblem contains five solitaire diamonds and the Passion Cross, as the background, is set with eight beautiful rubies. It was the intention to present this charm to our beloved Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, at this Annual Communication, but his recent serious illness prevented his attendance. At the conclusion of the talk by R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL, R . ' . W . ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH moved that a committee of four be appointed to go to Topeka for the purpose of presenting the token to R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . W I L SON. The motion was unanimously carried, and the M.'. W.'. Grand Master appointed the following incoming Grand Officers . as such committee: Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden.
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REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME. M.'. W . ' . T H O M A S G . F I T C H offered his r e p o r t as Secr e t a r y of t h e Kansas Masonic Home Board, which r e p o r t was received, and ordered printed in the Proceedings. To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
I have the honor to present herewith, excerpts from my report as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita, for the fiscal year of 1920. THOMAS G. F I T C H ,
Secretary. To the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home : Within the year ended December 31, 1920, I received in cash items $83,903.27 from the following sources: Donation Grand Lodge, A. F . & A. M Building Fund, Lodges Building Fund, O. E. S. Cottage Salvage, Temporary Dormitory Furnishing Fund, Order Eastern Star..... Endowment Donations Grand Lodge Relief Mortgage Loans, paid , Morse land account Guardianship Funds Lobdell & S t u a r t Library Fund, interest Mrs. C. H. Morris, Educational Fund Refund on insurance Miscellaneous receipts
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?10,000 4,660 1,600 90 2,820 11,185 1,584 12,275 372 1,715 34 100
00 75 00 00 00 76 00 23 85 89 01 00 40 351 95
Income. Grand Lodge, per capita Eastern Star, per capita Interest loans Interest balances .'. Total
$27,779 50 3,830 50 $4,611 39 89154
5,502 93
37,112 93 $83,903 27
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Hom^; as per carbon copies of letters of transmittal and receipts from hin:.
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For your information and in order that permanent record may be made, Endowment Donation item is composed of the following: Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons Order Eastern Star Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka..... Estate A. R. Robinson, bequest Estate Nathan Schloss, bequest Unknown donor W. T. Allen, Treasurer Roy Crawford O. A. Brown J. W. Neilson and Major Fred Ellis'.
In addition to the above, the item of carried under the head of Lodge Donations and being contribu> tions made by Lodges, Chapters, Commanderies, O. E. S. Chapters, Grand Lodge, Grand â&#x20AC;˘ Chapter, Grand Commandery and the Masonic bodies of Wichita, in 1893, was by order of the Board transferred to Endowment account, making total increase for the year, and making total of Endowment Fund, on January 1, 1921
....$ 5,000 1,142 1,000 3,000 179 400 259 ':.... 100 100 4
00 50 00 00 26 00 06 00 00 94
$11,185 76 18,934 80
30,120 56 $77,032.42
Donation to the Endowment Fund of $5,000.00 was made by the M.'. E.'. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons at the March, 1920, Convocation. Donation of $1,142.50 from Order Eastern Star was amount received from St. John's Day collections in June, 1920. Donation of $1000.00 was made by Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka on October 15, 1920. The Lodge having experienced a most successful year, the officers and members being desirous of doing something substantial in a charitable way, decided to appropriate this sum to the Home. Considerable ceremony attended the presentation. The M-'. W.'. Grand Master was invited to attend, but on account of press of business, he could not accept, wherefore he requested the writer to attend the Lodge meeting as his representative. This was done There was a very large attendance of the Lodge membership.
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The presentation was happily made and acceptance was made by myself on behalf of the Board. From Administrator of Estate of A. R. ROBINSON, deceased, we received in the year $3,000.00 in consequence of the Home being named with the residuary legatees in the will. We have now received the total of $4,250.00 from this estate and may expect something more on final distribution. From Administrator of Estate of NATHAN SCHLOSS, we received $179.26 in the year, making the total received to date $692.83. Our bequest was in the sum of $1,000.00 but the Administrator was compelled to realize on investments, and it may be that by reason of this and the payment of Federal and State of Missouri inheritance taxes, we will not ultimately receive full amount of bequest. â&#x20AC;˘ Our unknown donor is in evidence with donation of $400.00 and if it be the same one who made similar donations in 1917, 1918, and 1919, the aggregate of the donations will be $800.00. Indentity of donor unknown. Brother W. T. ALLEN of Chanute, Kansas, was Treasurer of the Liberty Class of the Scottish Rite bodies in Wichita and having balance of $259.06 in his hands, it was decided to donate it to the Endowment Fund of the Home. This was done and due acknowledgement was made. Brother ROY CRAWFORD of Topeka, upon completion of his Masonic work, was so gratified that he made personal donation of $100.00 to the fund. Brother O. A. BROWN of McDonald, Kansas, made donation of a bond of $100.00 in the Acacia Educational Building Association of Lawrence, Kansas.' This bond is due September 1, 1929, and bears interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The last item on the list of $4.94 was result of collection of initiation fees in that ancient and honorable institution known as the W. O. W's. P a r t of it was collected by Major FRED ELLIS, who received it while serving over seas and p a r t from Brother JOHN W. NEILSON, who received it at the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas at Salina in May, 1920. Within the year, warrants have been drawn on the Treasurer â&#x20AC;˘ in the sum of $100,862.13, which have been charged to the following accounts: Mortgage loans made $49,100 00 Accrued interest on same 63 00 Liberty and Acacia Bonds 450 00 $ 49,613 00 Grand Lodge Relief
1,519 00
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1,146 61 2,296 38
fixtures ;
4,371 123 878 $40,913
74 44 25 71
46,287 14
Total $100,862 13 You will observe I have grouped items of Real Estate, Insurance, Funerals and Maintenance for the reason that nearly all expenditures for Real Estate account were for items which might properly be charged to Expense account, while Insurance and Funeral items are certainly expense items. Item of $4,371.74 charged to Real Estate is composed of the following: •Lawn, shrubbery and trees $1,183 91 Decorating buildings 685 23 Plumbing, new and repairs 659 00 Paid on account for reroofing 1,500 00 Paid for sky-light glass 343 60 Total
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$4,371 74
The terrific and unprecedented hail storm in the early part of the year caused severe damage to slate roofs and sky-lights. As shown, we have paid $343.60 for sky-light glass and setting, which is in full for this item. Contractor's estimate for material and labor furnished to date in relaying the red tile is $1,831.16 of which we have paid $1,500.00. Contractor states this work is about 75% complete, which would indicate that total cost for relaying red tile will not be less than $2,500.00. In addition to above, we have had presented since first of the year, bill for $713.25 for removing and relaying slate on roof of the Isolation Cottage. Included in item of maintenance will be found: Expense directors' meetings and committees $265 79 Expense Secretary's office 504 50 Home physician :....' 150 00 Summary of accounts for the year follows: January 1, 1920—Balance in Treasury $ 20,698 40 Receipts for 1920 83,903 27 Total
,
$114,601 67
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December 31, 1920â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paid in Warrants in year Balance in Treasury
$100,862 13 3,739 54
Total
?114,601 67
Trial Balance of Home accounts follows: Debits. Treasurer Mortgage loans Morse land account Real estate Maintenance Funerals and cemetery Furniture and Insurance Grand Lodge relief Miscellaneous expense Total
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fixtures
;
$
3,739 101,900 2,269 325,132 354,254 6,114 24,221 7,423 1,519 528
54 00 44 14 51 85 29 34 00 93
$827,103 04 Credits.
Interest 0. E. S. per capita Endowment Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge donations Building Fund, 0. E. S Building Fund, Lodges Furnishing Fund, O. E. S Lobdell & Stuart Library Fund Morris Educational Fund Miscellaneous Receipts Guardian Fund
:
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$ 66,852 47,229 77,032 353,535 59,666 27,600 181,740 4,240 898 100 ;... 1,056 7,152
60 15 42 05 41 00 06 00 94 00 20 21
. .Total ". $827,103 04 Above accounts date from inception of the Home. The total of $101,900.00 is invested in first mortgage farm loans. Dodge City Improvement Bond, Liberty Loan Bonds, and Acacia bond, thus with the $2,269.44, invested in the Morse land, makes gross total of our investments, $104,169.44. With one exception, there is no delinquent interest on any of our loans, and the delinquent item will be paid as soon as the mortgagor can market his crop, of which he has plenty. No taxes are delinquent on any of the lands on which we hold mortgages, according to reports made to me since June, 1920.
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The record shows we have collected $66,862.50 interest on our investments. We have never had loss of interest or principal of any of our investments. Of the ?101,900.00 invested at present: $12,500 00 bears interest a t 4 1 ^ % 1,000 00 bears interest a t 5 % 42,100 00 bears interest a t 6 % 13,200 00 bears interest a t 61/2% 33,150 00 bears interest a t 7 % In the year, we collected $4,611.39 interest on loans and bonds, â&#x20AC;˘or an average of 6 32/100%. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since 1912, follows: .1913 $17,584 38 1917 $24,439 76 1914 16,415 02 1918 24,676 75 1915 17,735 00 1919 36,447 61 40,913 71 1916 18,485 39 1920 Items charged to maintenance account do not include all expenses of the Home as will be shown later in this report. By months for years ended November 30, 1919 and 1920, warxants charged to maintenance account were as follows: 19.19. 1920. December, 1918 $ 2,624 12 $ 3,699 83 January, 1919 2,363 89 3,266 95 February, 1919 3,533 72 2,879 56 March, 1919 3,288 31 3,550 4 1 April, 1919 2,346 43 3,004 56 May, 1919 2,938 26 3,174 19 June, 1919 2,423 87 3,827 68 July, 1919 ; 2,509 94 4,404 â&#x20AC;˘69 August, 1919 2,830 13 2,777 4 1 September, 1919 2,449 52 3,548 09 October, 1919 3,422 36 2,390 38 November, 1919 ; 3,735 80 3,564 67 Ceneral expenses
$34,466 35 1,981 32
$39,988 42 925 29
Total $36,447 67 $40,913 71 Superintendent's report shows avei-age membership of the Home family since 1912 as follows: 1913 ;.. 90 1917 88 1918 94 1914 88 1919 100 1915 88 1920 113V^ 1916 '.. 93
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At present of the 136 names on the roster of the Home, 111 are actually in the Home. Per capita cost based on above averages shows as follows: 1913 1914 1915 1916
$195 186 205 198
38 51 50 32
1917 ., $277 72 1918 262 50 1919 364 47 1920 360 47 This includes all expense items of the Home and of Administration, in fact all items save those charged to real estate, furniture and fixtures and funerals. This record shows our income for 1920 to have been $37,112.93, and the a<;tual charge to maintenance account, insurance and funerals to have been $41,915.40, making a deficit of $4,802.47. If to this total of expenditures, we add item charged to real estate of $4,371.74, we have as our total actual expense for the year $46,287.14, making a deficit of $9,174.21. It is probably true that on account of decrease in cost of supplies, our ordinary expenses for the year 1921 will not equal those of 1920, but whether there will be a deficit in 1921 is a question impossible to determine at this time. ;
A general summary of present financial condition follows: Assets—January
1, 1921.
Cash in treasury Mortgage loans.-. Morse land account
$
• Total
3,739 54 101,900 00 2,269. 44
$107,908 98 Contra—January
Guardian funds invested Endowment fund invested Balance available...'
1, 1921. $
7,152 21 77,032 42 23,724 35
Total....: $107,908 Our available balance has been depleted from $34,527.31 J a n u a r y 1, 1920 to $23,724.35 on J a n u a r y 1, 1921, or net loss $10,802.96 in general fund available. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment fund $77,032 42 Guardianship fund 7,152 2 1 = $ 84,184
98 on of
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Leaving of General Fund invested
19,984 81
Total invested January 1, 1921 ...$104,169 44 Our income for the year 1921 may be estimated as follows: Grand Lodge per capita $30,000 00 O. E. S. per capita 4,000 GO Interest on loans 6,000 00 Interest on balances .". 250 00 Total $40,250 00 Our total expenses for the year 1921, will not be much, if any ' less than $40,000.00 and we will be fortunate if our expenses do not exceed our income. Expenditures made on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. -& A. M. of Kansas for the year 1920 were $1,519.00. We have insurance in force as follows: FIRE.
Main Buildings. Expires. Amount. . National Liberty 6-15-24 $5,000 00 Ins. Co. of N. Amer. .... 6-15-24 5,000 00 Fire Association 11-25-24 5,000 00 Boston 6-24-24 5,000 00 American Central 6-24-24 3,000 00 Home 6-24-24 2,000 00 American Central 11-25-24 2,500 00 $27,500 00 Chapel. American Central
1- 9-25
5,000 00
5,000 00
Barn and Contents. Continental
7-24-21
750 00
750 00
Total fire on buildings
$33,250 00
Furnitiire—Main Buildings. American Central 7-26-22 Central States 7-26-22 Home 7-26-22 American Central 6-24-24 Furniture—Isolation Cottage. Phoenix 6-28-24 Fixtures—Laundry. ^tna 6-24-21 Total Art Glass. Kansas Casualty Co
500 500 1,000 4,000
00 00 00 00
500 00 1,000 00
fire 3-18-21
7,500 00 $40,750 00
1,415 00
1,415 GO
630
,
Boiler and
Accident.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Hartford S. Boiler Co. 8-14-21 10,000 00
10,000 00
TORNADO.
Buildings. Expires. Amount. N. W. National 2-10-24 10,000 00 Rhode Island 2-15-24 10,000 00 National Liberty '3-17-24 20,000 00 American Central 2-12-24 10,000 00 ^tna 3-10-24 10,000 00 Hartford 6-24-24 10,000 00 Fire Association 2-10-24 10,000 00 Central States 1-10-24 10,000 00 Phoenix 3-17-24 10,000 00 Ins. Co. of N. A 3-17-24 10,000 00 Commercial Union 3-10-24 10,000 00 National Hartford 2-15-24 10,000 00 American 3-17-24 10,000 00 Niagara 2-10-24 10,000 00 New Hampshire 3-17-24 10,000 00 London Assurance 5-13-24 10,000 00 Niagara 5-13-24 10,000 00 Star 5-18-24 10,000 00 Total $190,000 00 This covers $180,000.00 on main buildings and $10,000.00 on Chapel and Isolation Cottage and is written on basis of 90 per cent co-insurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance, policies, duplicates of all receipts for moneys received and duplicates of letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced are herewith presented with this report. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G. F I T C H ,
Secretary. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.', which was, on niotion, adopted. To the Most Worshipfid
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
After a careful review of all the matters brought to its attention, your Committee, standing in the foreground with the individual Lodge and its officers on one hand and the Grand Lodge and
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its official family on the other, rests upon the Constitution and declines to suggest remedial or penal legislation. The Grand Master is supplied with supervisory, inquisitorial, and executive power in plenteous measure, and should exercise it with justice and moderation. It will not threaten you, as Charity is the greatest of the graces, and he who has not offended should cast the first stone. If the lectures and charges of Masonry have not reached the soil of your soul it would be useless to t r y to frighten you into producing work.which the Master could approve and accept. It will not scold as this is a vice of Devilish origin, destructive, not constructive. It has observed your balance sheetsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the annual reportsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and voluminous correspondence thereon; it has studied the system in the Grand Lodge office, the situation and needs of the Grand Secretary, and it will bring the facts to you in Brotherly kindness. Hoping that you may have an improved vision of the vital importance of the business side of our Fraternity, and share in the pride we now have in possessing the most perfect Masonic records in all the world. There are in Kansas 62,992 Master Masons whose names were probably the same last year as this and yet according to reports some 375 changed their given names; about 145 changed the spelling of their surnames; and two Brethren entirely changed the latter. One of these made the change through court proceedure, the other by switching given and surnames, and in each case no word of explanation came with the reports. This year we had 423 annual reports. Each had to be checked individually and with the previous year's report, involving the calling, checking and correcting of some 85,000 names, and the preparation of the statistical tables, and twelve days in which to do it. Looking forward we are forced to say, it cannot be done. One hundred sixty-nine of these reports were returned for correction, 17 had to go back the second time, and three made a third trip, and a number of others came back too late to be returned for further handling needed. In reading the correspondence relating to the correction of these reports, we are refreshed at the humility and sorrow displayed by many, and amazed at the lack of appreciation and apparent indifference of the few. So splendid a Lodge as Scranton No. 407 was the worst offender. Its report was originally received two days late, checked and returned for correction January 17th. It became necessary for the Grand Master to wire for its return on the 21st. Subsequently the Grand Secretary's office telephoned twice with unsatisfactory results, although receiving the Master's assurance that the report had been mailed January 21st. It arrived January 24th, bearing a postmark of 2:00 P. M., January 22nd.
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But for our personal knowledge of this Lodge we should say it was lacking in pride and a proper sense of duty. We pass the error in charity in the assurance that the Brethren will correct the fault. The large number of errors reported from year to year is not riecessary. The Master has general supervision over the duties of the Secretary; he comes into authority just at the close of the Masonic year; his first act should be in preparation for the. settlement of the year's business with the holding Corporation; he should call a council of his associates in office to consider the good of the Lodge; discuss the annual report blank, seeing that all have an understanding of its simple requirements; provide assistance for the Secretary if needed; and make it a p a r t of his personal business to see that the report is properly prepared and promptly forwarded. Nothing else will meet our view of the duty of the Master. -The Secretaries do not attend Grand Lodge and you tinist assume this responsibility. The old fashioned book ledger is the nucleus around which hover the errors of our Secretaries. Last year the card index record was urged upon you, and we most earnestly renew and emphasize the suggestion. The great value of our historical registry, compiled by our present Grand Secretary is appreciated by all who know of it, or have had occasion to ask for the Masonic history of some living or dead Brother. Its usefulness as time shall pass will depend upon the co-operation of Secretaries in correctly spelling names and giving one given name and initial. Year after year these discrepancies are brought to your attention by the Grand Secretary and this Committee, and while this policy has bourne fruit, the ever changing crop of Secretaries makes constant vigilence necessary. At no time has there been any disposition on the part of the Grand Secretary or this Committee to penalize Lodges for errors in spelling names, as has been intimated on the floor of the Grand Lodge, or to be overexacting in this particular. If this record is to continue the most complete of all Grand Jurisdictions, you must join us in. most heartily commending Grand Secretary WILSON for his untiring efforts, and in addition you must help him from your own Lodge. As an illustration of the possibilities of some of our names lending themselves to error, we recite the case of our Brother DISTELHORST, whose name was mutilated by Secretaries into Diestelhorst, Distelharst, Distalhorst, Destalharst, Diestelharst, Destelhorst, and Destelharst. With a little change in the given name the record would be lost except through his Lodge number, which would locate him in the index to the record. Correct cards can only follow continuity of correct spelling.
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Eight Lodges have been denied credentials to this Annual Communication, seven for failure to report and one to remit as required by Law. Details in Grand Secretary's report. Failure to follow the perfectly plain instructions at the head of each sub-division in the Annual Report are here set out as a stimulant for greater care. Errors have been classified and the Lodges failing are shown in numerical order: Differences in navies or initials: Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 71, 74, 77, 79, 82, 91, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123, 124, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 142, 145, 147, 148, 150, 151, 160, 162, 164, 174, 176, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 192, 193, 194, 195, 198, 201, 202, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211, 212, 213, 217, 218, 220, 222, 225, 228, 230, 231, 232,. 235, 236, 237, 238, 240, 242, 245, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254, 255, 257,. 258, 261, 264, 265, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 284, 286, 293, 300, 307, 309, 311, 315, 318, 320, 324, 325, 329, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, 343, 344, 351, 352, 353, 359, 361, 362, 365, 366, 368, 371, 374, 379, 385, 388, 390, 393, 400, 404, 409, 412, a total of 186, of which 124 made the same error last year. Not in alphabetical order on roll: Lodges Nos. 19, 68, 101, 103, 151, 206, 325, 344, 359, 411. Two of these did the same last year. Not in alphabetical order under ivork done: Lodges Nos. 20, 32, 43, 44, 46, 56, 58, 64, 72, 92, 139, 145, 160, 165, 176, 180, 238, 241, 244, 248, 257, 279, 290, 293, 304, 357, 359, 374, 379, 381. Although this is an improved showing, 13 of these lodges w * e in the same list last year. Abbreviations used: Lodges Nos. 1, 19, 26, 28, 32, 36, 39, 41, 46, 56, 58, 62, 71, 74, 79, 82, 93, 96, 101, 104, 109, 118, 119, 122, 136, 137, 142, 145, 151, 168, 174, 183, 189, 196, 201, 207, 212, 217, 225, 228, 229, 234, 235, 257; 261, 268, 273, 281, 300, 307, 308, 309, 314, 315, 319, 323, 335, 337, 341, 343, 346, 353, 359, 360, 362, 371, 381, 398, 400, 404, 412. Thirty-one of these did the same last year. Seal used: Lodges Nos. 25, 246, 318, notwithstanding the blank says in black faced type "Do not use seal." Initials used in part: Lodges Nos. 32, 46, 82, 151, 201, 207, 217, 273, 323, 362. Two of these did the same last year. Certificate not made by Secretary: Lodges Nos. 21, 194, 211, 242, 264, 348, 388, 412. Ldst of Officers incomplete: 340, 377, 401.
Lodges Nos. 38, 194, 277, 301, 335,
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Names reversed, given name first: Lodges Nos. 154, 188, 241, 368, 411. Ditto marks used: Lodges Nos. 32, 58, 240, 362. Reports made by last year's Secretary: Lodges Nos. 25 and 250. The reports from Lodges NQS. 30, 121, 239, 245, 369, 374 and 409 were more or less mutilated, showing that the Secretaries made them up before they were ready. No. 41's report is a fine example of poor penmanship, and in number 385 every brother is known by his first name and the Secretary arranged the names throughout in alphabetical order according to given names. Five Lodges worked under Dispensation during the year. Their returns have been carefully reviewed and we have secured outside information to confirm oiir recommendations. J a n u a r y 9, 1920, fourteen Master Masons assembled a t Delia .and read the Grand Master's Dispensation creating Delia Lodge U. D. This authority was subsequently extended to December 31, 1920. The Lodge ceased work December 29th, having ^held 46 Communications, initiating"-29, passing 27, raising 23. Their receipts amounted to $1,017.50, expenditures $904.00, balance in treasury, $113.50. The transcript of the record is fairly well typewritten and reflects a perfectly human set of books, omitting some of the matters evidently passed upon and setting out in detail some things which should not go into the permanent record. The present membership is 45, of which 36 have signed a petition for a warrant. These brethren have complied with the Law, and while the committee is not disposed to minimize the geographic and other adverse conditions, the facts before us justify the recommendation that a Charter issue, the new body to be known as Delia Lodge. Twelve Master Masons desiring a Masonic Lodge in their community, and one visiting brother, met at Lecompton, February 5, 1920, and listened to the reading of the Grand Master's authority to form an open Lecompton Lodge U. D. Work was begun at once, closing on the night of December 31st,' to which date the Dispensation was extended. Twenty-nine Communications were held, 17 initiated, 15 passed and 15 raised. Receipts amounted to $1,052.00, disbursements, $1,001.60; leaving a balance of $50.40. A copy of the minutes carefully prepared in long hand and all necessary returns have been scrutinized. These reflect the experience and painstaking care of those who have promoted and fostered this new Lodge. The present membership is 36 and all have signed the petition for a Charter. We recommend favorable action and the name Lecompton Lodge. Sixteen petitioners for a Lodge at Harveyville and 5 visitors assembled in that city August 18th, received and read the Grand
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Master's Dispensation, formed and opened Harveyville Lodge U. D., ceasing work December 31st. Thirty-five Communications were held, 22 initiated, 21 passed, and 20 raised. Receipts amounted to $1,157.50, disbursements, $1,107.35, balance, $50.15. The transcript, of the record is a model of typewriter's art and secretarial ability. The language and form are almost beyond exception. Present membership is 42, all of whom signed the petition for a warrant. We recommend the name of Harveyville Lodge and a Charter. Thirteen petitioners for a Lodge at Elkhart and 20 visiting brethren received a Dispensation from the Grand East August 31st, formed and opened Elkhart Lodge U. D., ceasing work December 28th. Nineteen Communications were held, 14 initiated, 5 passed and 4 raised. Receipts, $925.00; disbursements, $907.67; balance, $17.33. The transcript is neatly typewritten, well prepared and in proper form- as are all other necessary papers. The present membership is 25, all having signed the prayer for a warrant. It is recommended that a Charter be issued to this new unit to be known as Elkhart Lodge. Ten petitioners for a Lodge at Selden and 8 visitors assembled October 25th, listened to the reading of a Dispensation from the Grand Master and by authority thereof, formed and opened Selden Lodge U. D., ceasing work December 29th. Fourteen Communications were held, 9 initiated and 5 passed. Receipts amounted to $700.00, disbursements, $529.05; balance, $170.95. Neatly prepared typewritten copies of minutes and proper forms have been submitted and all are in order and indicate ability and care, notwithstanding minor errors in record. The present membership is 10, all having signed the petition for warrant. It is recommended that a Charter issue and the name Selden Lodge be adopted. In passing we leave these thoughts: Masonry, either Operative or Speculative means work, whether you build the stately mansion or the noble character, the result is in exact proportion to the effort; official position brings honor and imposes responsibility, rise to the latter and the Craft will crown you with laurel in the tablets of love and memory. A pound of effort is worth a ton of sorro\y. Fraternally submitted ELMER F . STRAIN, CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
Cotri'mittee.
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February,
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS. M . ' . W . ' . PERRY M . H O I S I N G T O N , C h a i r m a n , presented
t h e r e p o r t of the Special Committee on Masonic Usages a n d Customs, which report w a s adopted section by section a n d t h e r e a f t e r as a whole. To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.'of Kansas: Your Special Committee on Usages and Customs of Masonry, to which h a s been submitted several matters contained in the M.'. W.'. Grand Master's report, beg leave to submit the following report: First:
\
STATUS OP AN ACCEPTED PETITIONER.
The Grand Master says: "One Lodge in this state accepted a petitioner, and thereafter ascertained t h a t he was unworthy. The lodge members a s I understand it, a r e unanimous in believing him unworthy. Of course objections were made, and none of the degrees have been conferred on him. I find no law providing for the permanent elimination of the name of such a petitioner from the lodge roll. There should be in my judgment, such a provision in our laws, and I recommend such enactment. This will serve to remind investigating committees that they have a duty to perform, and that much depends on its faithful performance." Your Committee, after having carefully considered the recommendation of the Grand Master as to the necessity of a provision in our laws which would enable a lodge to permanently eliminate from its roll the name of one having been elected to receive the degrees of Masonry but later having been found to be unworthy, concur in the recommendation and suggest that a By-Law be drafted and enacted, authorizing any such lodge, not less than twelve months after the date of such election, to entertain at any Stated Communication a motion to eliminate from its roll a member believed to be unworthy of membership, but that a notation of such motion be made on the minutes at the next succeeding Stated Communication, and at the second succeeding Communication shall be submitted to a vote of the Lodge, and if a majority of those present vote in favor of eliminating the name of such petitioner from the roll, it shall be eliminated therefrom and the money accompanying the petition shall be refunded to him. We recommend the subject be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee with instructions to formulate the necessary amendment to the By-Laws, to accomplish this result. Second:
MAIMED PETITIONERS:
The Grand Master says: "This subject h a s caused me some trouble, but more grief and sorrow. I have received many letters from Lodges, some of them
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requesting me to issue dispensations granting the privilege of conferring the degrees upon some highly respected citizen in the community who had by some misfortune lost an arm or a leg or sustained some lesser injury, and some such unfortunate ones have called upon me, presenting letters of recommendation as to char- , acter and standing, and with all such it seemed to be a burning desire to be a Mason. Appeals of this kind come from all ages and walks of life, but what has been especially distressing to me, is appeals of this character coming from young men who were disabled in service in the great World War, risking not only their bodies but theii lives in the performance of patriotic duty at the call of their country, at a time when the safety of the world was at stake, when we knew not what the result might be, except as our faith in our country and in our GOD prompted a deliberate and determined judgment, a result which could not be obtained but for the devoted service of these young men and their heroic efforts across the sea. Of course I did not grant any such dispensations. One of the first duties of a Mason is to observe the law, and under our law, definitely and distinctly defined by many decisions, a serious physical disability disqualifies a petitioner. That law is as binding on your Grand Master as it is upon any of the members of the Craft and the lodges generally. Let that question be forever settled and understood. Your Grand Master "may grant dispensations to do in an irregular manner, those things which by the laws and regulations may be done in regular order," and that only. If the petitioner's physical condition is such that he cannot be admitted under our regulations, the Grand Master, were he so disposed, is without power to g r a n t a dispensation and would violate our Laws, Regulations and Landmarks if he did so. T am in due bounds, however, in exercising the liberty to say, that in my judgment there may be mental and moral blemishes and defects much more serious than blemishes and defects of the body, and that I am especially concerned to know that the rules relating to the "internal qualifications of a man" be as rigidly enforced as those relating, to his external qualifications. To exclude a petitioner because of mental or moral defects, would cause no grief or disappointment to the Craft, while the exclusion of a man of high character and noble heart, because or injuries, especially when such injuries were received while serving his country, ready to make the supreme sacrifice, instills in us a serious and painful regret. It seems to me that during the generations of the recent past, there have been such changes in the world's progress, in the occupations of man, that the reasons for the original rule of excluding all maimed petitioners no longer exist. That Speculative Masonry with its beautiful lessons and ceremonies might well be broadened to include those that in a degree have been impaired in their usefulness for manual labor, and that those who work mentally, though physically impaired, may be privileged to commune with those who work manually, and t h a t a defect in one's manual or physical qualifications may not be so serious as a defect in one's mental and moral qualifications. I invoke your earnest and thoughtful consideration of this subject and recommend, if the Committee on Jurisprudence finds it may be done without violence to our Land-
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marks, and within the powers of the Grand Lodge, that a discretionary power be lodged somewhere, by the enactment of a law, to the end t h a t men possessing noble hearts and souls of courage, anxious to serve their fellows, may be permitted to embrace Freemasonry, notwithstanding some physical defect." Your committee has given careful consideration to the views of the Grand Master with reference to the physical qualifications of petitioners. After thoughtful deliberation, your committee is of the opinion that any positive legislation- by this Grand Lodge upon the subject would be unwise. Our Constitution provides that a candidate for the Mysteries shall be "without bodily defect, without physical disability." The ancient records of Freemasonry state that a candidate must be without blemish, must have the full and proper use of his limbs. In the interpretation of these qualifications, the Charges of 1722 recite that a perfect youth is one who has no maim or defect in his body that may render him incapable of serving his master and of being made a brother, and this language was quoted by Grand Master PETERS in a decision in 1906. Your committee believes that any attempt to particularize what defects of body would render one incapable of serving his master and of being made a brother would result only in confusion, disagreement and controversy, while, on the other hand, the local lodge, or the Grand Master, to whom any given case may be submitted, would be in a far better position to determine whether the particular circumstances of the case would cause an applicant to be excluded. It would seem that a fair and intelligent spirit, applied with a sincere devotion, to the best interests of Masonry, would protect the Lodge and conserve the true principles of Masonry, and at the same time would meet the circumstances of any particular case with justice, reason, and practical sense. We recommend that this deliverance be made a Standing Regulation of this Grand Lodge. Third:
CONFERRING DEGREES BY REQUEST.
The Grand Master says: "Under our decisions, before one Lodge can confer degrees on a sojourner, as a courtesy, upon request of another Lodge from whence he comes,. the Lodge so requested, before conferring such degrees, must receive a petition from such brother and take all the steps requisite to an original petition for the mysteries. ' To do so eliminates the element of courtesy and is a useless consumption of both time and energy. There is a marked and distinct difference between conferring degress by request of another Lodge, as a Masonic courtesy, and that of advancing a sojourner at his request and on his petition. I recommend t h a t this subject be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and if such committee finds that any change is desirable, t h a t they report to this Grand Lodge such amendments to our laws as may be necessary, to the end that a Masonic Lodge may be courteous, in fact, and may confer degrees for another Lodge simply upon the request of such other Lodge properly and regularly communicated."
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In accordance with the suggestion of the Grand Master, your committee recommends that the written law be so amended that one lodge can confer degrees upon a sojourner, as a courtesy, upon request of another lodge in which he has been elected to receive the mysteries, without the necessity of a petition being^ presented by him and acted upon as in the case of an original petitioner; and we recommend t h a t the Committee on Jurisprudence be requested to formulate such amendment as shall be necessary to carry this purpose into effect. An examination of our laws and decisions on this subject indicates to your committee the probable necessity of an amendment to the Constitution, and we recommend that the Jurisprudence Committee be instructed to take the necessary steps to institute this change in our laws. Fourth: The Grand Secretary suggests a change in the time of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, to a date from a week to a month later than as now provided. Two reasons are given. First, that the. Masters and Secretaries fail to realize the importance of making their reports and remittances within the time provided by law, January 10th and 20th, and that by reason of the delay he is unable to close his accounts and prepare for the meeting. Your Committee has given this oft mooted question careful consideration and are of the opinion that a change is not desirable. Through the habit of a generation the constituency has become. accustomed and has adjusted its affairs to the present date, which for the convenience of an agricultural community such as ours should necessarily occur early in the year. If Lodges are permitted to delay the work of the Grand Lodge through their negligence, there is no assurance that a change to a later date would affect any remedy. Your committee is of the opinion that the Grand Secretary's reports and accounts should be closed when and as provided by law, and that delinquent lodges should suffer the penalty of denied representation. Also that if need require the Secretariat can be increased to meet the necessities of the case, which would be preferable to a radical change in our law and custom. Fraternally submitted, PERRY M . HOISINGTON, HENRY F . MASON, WILLIAM L . BURDICK, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, THOMAS G. P I T C H ,
CoTiimittee.
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ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. T h e election of G r a n d Officers being t h e n e x t o r d e r of business, t h e M.'. W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r appointed the following B r o t h e r s a s T e l l e r s : H U B E R T H . HUBBARD, N O . 1 9 4 ; C L A R E N C E R . A T E N , N O . 2 2 2 ; ROBERT H . M O N T G O M ERY, No. 6 3 ; J O H N C . GAEDE, N O . 9 5 ; J E S S E W . L E W I S , N O . 136;
HOMER
T. H A R D E N , N O . 9 9 ; H A R R Y E . P E A C H , N O .
12; W I L L I A M H . V E R N O N , J R . , N O . 167; GUY S .
JEFFERS,
NO. 103; HENRY J . WELTMER, NO. 35; JOHN
CLARKE,
H.
NO. 311.
The election resulted as follows: R.'. W-'. B E N S . PAULEN R.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH R.'. W-'. J O H N A. FERRELL W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD R.'. W-'- WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH R.'. W.'. A L B E R T K . WILSON
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary.
In the absence of R ' - W-'- ALBERT K . WILSON, M . ' . W - ' . ALEX. A. SHARP accepted on his behalf.
TELEGRAM TO GRAND
SECRETARY.
T h e following t e l e g r a m w a s sent t o R.'. W . ' . A L B E R T K. W I L S O N : "ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand
Secretary, Topeka, Kansas. You were re-elected. ALEX. A. S H A R P . "
To w h i c h t e l e g r a m t h e following response w a s r e ceived : "M.". W.'. GRAND LODGE, A. F . &. A. M.,
Wichita, Kansas. Your action in again selecting me as your Grand Secretary touches me most keenly and particularly under present conditions. I accept with a deep sense of the responsibility and sincerely thank you one and all. ALBERT K . W I L S O N . "
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P R E S E N T A T I O N OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S J E W E L .
M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, on behalf of the brethren of Cedar Lodge No. 103, A. F. & A. M. of Chanute, Kansas, presented to M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, a Past Grand Master's jewel as a token of appreciation of his very valuable services to the Craft. PLACE OF MEETING, 1922.
Bro. SNOWDEN D . FLORA, on behalf of the Masonic Bodies of Topeka extended a cordial invitation to hold the next Annual Communication of the M . ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge in Topeka, Kansas, which invitation was accepted. REPORT OF COMMITEE ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
W.'. BENNETT S. GAITSKILL, Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence presented the report of that committee, which report was adopted section by section, and then, adopted as a whole. The Sections with reference to By-Laws and Amendments thereto were adopted, separately, by more than a two-thirds vote. To the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Jurisprudence, beg leave to submit the following report: Your committee, after a careful examination of the decision rendered by the Grand Master upon the subject of Dues and Dimits, recommend that the same be approved. 1. Dues and Dimits.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;In the absence of a Lodge By-Law to the contrary, the Lodge granting a dimit to a brother may require the payment of dues for the current year, before granting such dimit. It is no concern of the Lodge to whom the dimitted brother applies for membership what dues have been paid by such dimitted brother to the Lodge issuing the dimit. Your committee also approves the decision rendered by the Grand Master upon the subject of conferring degrees, and recommend that the same be approved. 2! Manner of Conferring Third Degree.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;When a Lodge is conferring the degree of Master Mason on two or more candidates on the same day, the first section may be first conferred on all such candidates separately, and thereafter, on the same day, the second section complete may be conferred on such candidates separately.
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The work in each section, on each and every candidate, shall be separate and complete. After the work is complete, the lecture, consisting of three sections, must be delivered complete at the same meeting, and may be delivered to all the candidates at the same time. Your committee also approves the decision rendered by the Grand Master upon the subject of dancing, and recommend that thf same be approyed. 3. Dancing. — There is no distinction or difference in the application of Masonic Law, between a lodge room and any other room of a Masonic Temple or building, whether such other room is above, below or along-side of the lodge room, in such building owned or controlled in whole or in part by the Lodge and used exclusively for Masonic purposes. A p a r t of a Masonic building cannot be erected or dedicated to GoD and a p a r t to frivolous entertainment. It is therefore unlawful to use any part of such Masonic Temple or building, 'for dancing purposes' or to form or maintain a 'dancing club' therein, or to institute or maintain a 'dancing department' or 'headquarters dancing department' in any part of such building, or to hold entertainments of any kind therein, to which an admission or other fee is charged or collected. Your committee recommends that Grand Lodge By-Law No. 95 be amended so that it shall read as follows: 95. Grand Lodge Dues.—Every Lodge working under a warr a n t of constitution shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge a per capita tax of one dollar ($1.00) on its roll of membership, as the same appears on the Annual Report of the Lodge for the preceding year, and any special assessment. This per capita tax shall not be assessed against the members, but shall be included in the account for annual dues, and be paid out of the General Fund of the Lodge. Any Lodge which neglects or refuses to pay its annual per capita t a x or any special assessment on or before the 20th day of J a n u a r y in each year, or which shall fail or neglect to make and transmit to the Grand Secretary its annual report on or before the 10th day of January in each year shall not be entitled to representation in the Grand Lodge following such failure. In compliance with the direction given by the Grand Lodge, your committee begs leave to recommend that Section 171 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended to read as follows: 171. Tax on Work.—Every Lodge working under a charter or "under Letters of Dispensation shall collect a raising fee of Five Doll a r s ($5.00) from each member raised in addition to the regular fees for the degrees. Said fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) is to become a p a r t of the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home, and such raising fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) is to be remitted to the Grand Secretary at the same time the per capita tax is transmitted, and by the Grand Secretary transmitted to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home. This amendment shall take effect and be in force from and after the first day of March, 1921.
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Your committee approves the recommendation of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary with reference to the collection of a fee for ceritfied copies of records, certificates of good standing to Lodges issuing Life Memberships, and to comply therewith, we recommend the adoption of the following By-Law: 172. Fees for Certificates.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Whenever the Grand Secretary is called upon to furnish a certified record of members by any subordinate Lodge, he is hereby authorized and he shall collect a fee of twenty-five cents per member from the Lodge requesting such certified record. And the Grand Secretary shall collect a fee of twentyfive cents for each certificate concerning the standing of any Lodge issuing Life Membership certificates. Such fees shall be by the Grand Secretary transmitted to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home for the use of its General Expense Fund. Your committee, in compliance with instructions given by this Most Worshipful Grand Body, with reference to a By-Law which would enable a Lodge to eliminate from its rolls the name of a petitioner found to be unworthy, report the following By-Law for your consideration: 173. Striking Name of Elected Candidate from Rolls.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Whenever any Lodge has elected any candidate to receive the degrees of Masonry and thereafter and before receiving any such degrees shall have found such candidate to be unworthy, then such Lodge at any Regular Communication, not less than twelve months after the date of such election, shall entertain a motion to eliminate and strike from its rolls the name of such candidate, providing, that a notation of such motion shall be made on the.minutes of such Stated Communication and be read with the minutes at the next succeeding Stated Communication, and at the second succeeding Stated Communication, shall be submitted to a vote of the Lodge, and if a majority of those present vote in favor of eliminating the name of such petitioner from the rolls, it shall be eliminated therefrom, and the money accompanying the petition shall be refunded to said petitioner. Concerning the subject of conferring degrees by request and the recommendation of the Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs with reference thereto, your committee reports that, owing to the shortness of the time remaining and the importance of the proposed amendment, that it will not have suflScient time to give this subject the care and deliberation it deserves and requires and, therefore, your committee recommends that this subject and matter be referred to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence with instructions to prepare and present such amendment to the Constitution to the next Annual Com.munication of this Grand Body for its consideration. Your Committee on Jurisprudence recommend that the following utterance of the Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs be made a "Standing Regulation" of the Most Worshipful
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Grand Lodge, and that the same be printed as a part of the Masonic law of this Grand Jurisdiction: 1. Maimed Petitioners.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Your committee has given careful consideration to the views of the Grand Master with reference to the physical qualifications of petitioners. After thoughtful deliberation, your committee is of the opinion that any positive legislation by this Grand Lodge upon the subject would be unwise. Our â&#x20AC;˘ Constitution provides that a candidate for the Mysteries shall be "without bodily defect, without physical disability." The ancient records of Freemasonry state that a candidate must be without blemish, must have the full. and proper use of his limbs. In the interpretation of these qualifications, the Charges of 1722 recite that a perfect youth is one who has no maim or defect in his body t h a t may render him incapable of serving his master and of being made a brother, and this language was quoted by Grand Master PETERS in 1906. Your committee believes t h a t any attempt to particularize what defects of body would render one incapable of serving his master and of being made a brother would result only in confusion, disagreement and controversy, while, on the other hand, the local lodge, or the Grand Master, to whom any given case may. be subniitted, would be in a far better position to determine whether the parMcular circumstances of the case would cause an applicant to be excluded. It would seem t h a t a fair and intelligent spirit, applied with a sincere devotion to the best interests of Masonry, would protect the Lodge and conserve the true principles of Masonry, and a t the same time would meet the circumstances of any particular case with justice, reason, and practical sense. TRIALS AND APPEALS.
In the matter of the appeal of Morrill Lodge No. 373 from the judgment in the trial of Brother FREDERICK A. TREFFER by Horton Lodge No. 326 on April 14, 1920, on change of venue from Morrill Lodge No. 373: Your committee has carefully and with such deliberation read the transcript of the evidence and the report of this trial and finds t h a t the trial was in'all respects fair and impartial; that all the proceedings had thereunder were in accordance with the law and Masonic requirements and your committee recommends that the judgment rendered a t said trial be by the Grand Lodge sustained and approved. In the matter of the appeal of Brother KIRBY MCRILL from the finding and judgment of guilty and sentence of expulsion by Henri Lodge No. 190 at Tonganoxie, Kansas, at Tonganoxie on October 16, 1920, your committee has critically and carefully examined the transcript sent up on this appeal-and we find: First: That the charge states an offense. Second: That the specifications sustain the charge. Third: That Henri Lodge No. 190 had jurisdiction.
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. LODGE
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Fourth: That the evidence given was sufficient to and doessustain the findings and judgment of the Lodge. Your committee, therefore, recommends that the findings and judgment of Henri Lodge No. 190 be by the Grand Lodge approved and sustained. . In the matter of the appeal of Jamestown Lodge No. 227 from the finding and judgment of said Lodge had upon the trial of Brother WILLIAM T . HILLS on January 18, 1921, wherein the said brother was acquitted: Your committee has made a careful and critical investigation of the entire proceedings had upon this trial, and your committee finds that there were two charges and that each charge and specification stated an offense; that Jamestown Lodge No. 227 had juristion; that the findings and judgment made by said Lodge were contrary to the undisputed testimony. Your committee, therefore, recommends that the findings and judgment rendered at said trial be reversed, set aside and annulled, and your committee further recommends that the case be remanded arid that a new trial be ordered and a change of venue be directed, and that said new trial be had by St. John's Lodge No. 113 at Concordia, Kansas. Fraternally submitted, BENNETT S. GAITSKILL, ELRICK C . COLE, WILLIAM I. STUART, GILES H . LAMB, J O H N M . PLEASANT,
Committee.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The M.-. W.-. Grand Master called the M.'. W.\ Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:00 P. M.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
AFTERNOON SESSION. February 17, 1921. The M.-. W.'. Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:00 p. M. THURSDAY,
COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
The report of the Committee on- Correspondence, prepared by R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Chairman of that Committee, was presented on his behalf by M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, and ordered printed in the Proceedings. REPORT OF LIBRARIAN.
The report of R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Librarian, was presented on his behalf by M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP. . MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION.
M.'. W.'. CORONA H . BRIGGS, Past Grand Master of Missouri, made a very interesting address to the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge relative to the Masonic Service Association. M.'. W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON moved that the thanks of this M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge be extended to the distinguisher brother for his magnificent address, and that the subject be referred to the incoming Council of Administration with the request that it be investigated and report made upon it at the next Annual Communication. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON F I N A N C E AND PROPERTY.
W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Property, submitted the following report, which on motion, was adopted ; To the Most Worshipfid
Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M, of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Finance and Property has made the usual audit of the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and
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vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, comparing them with the original reports of the Lodges, and find them correct and in complete harmony, reflecting the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand, February 1, 1920 Receipts
$ 26,246 26 78,929 39
Total
$105,175 65 Disbursements.
Warrants Nos. 1 to 395 inclusive, except warrant No. 360 $ 88,861 81 Transferred to Charity Fund 3,452 68 Balance on hand : 12,861 16, Total...., $105,175 65 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand, February 1, 1920 Transferred from General Fund Total
$
;.;
9,439 02 3,452 68 $ 12,891 70
Disburseme7its. Warrant No. 360
$
Balance on hand Total
1,519 00 11,372 70
,
$ 12,891 70 RECAPITULATION. '
Balance on hand General Fund $ 12,861 16 Balance on hand Charity Fund 11,372 70 Total $ 24,233 86 In evidence of this amount, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your committee a certificate which reads: "Merchants National Bank, Lawrence, Kansas. February 10, 1921. 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 Twenty-four thousand two hundred thirty-three dollars and eightysix cents, ($24,233.86). (SEAL)
C. W .
MCKEEN,
President."
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
BONDS.
Bonds as listed in the Grand Treasurer's report, amounting to Thirty-four Thousand dollars ($34,000.00) were inspected by us, and we find all matured interest coupons have been collected and that all those unmatured are attached to the bonds. PROPERTY.
Your committee has made a general inspection of the Masonic Grand Lodge Building located in the city of Topeka, Kansas, together with its fixtures and furniture, and finds the same to be in excellent condition. REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
Revenue. The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is $33,346.00. Expenses. The expenses for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $1,800 OC Binding Grand Lodge Proceedings 1,200 00 Cases for library 500 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 375 00 Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 2,000 00 Grand Secretary's Incidentals 800 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 Secretary's Honorarium 1,200 00 Grand Master's apron 67 50 Grand Officers' portraits 50 00 Historical Registry and Abstract. 350 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 51) 2,535 74 Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,298 07 Minor Salaries (By-Law 48) : 100 00 Office and Library Building 1,700 00 Official Stenographer.. 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 4,500 00 Postage and Express 1,000 00 Private Secretary, Grand Master ; 300 00 Salary Chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 1,200 00 Stenographic and clerical help 1,800 00
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Special appropriation, monument R-'- W-'- John W. Smith 300 00 Taxes 3,000 00 Special appropriation, instruction this Communication 64 66 Fraternally submitted, CHARLES A. LOUCKS, GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, CHARLES N . FOWLER, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NATHAN B . THOMPSON,
Committee. MOTION BY H U B E R T H. HUBBARD.
R.'. W.'. HUBERT H . HUBBARD moved that the Grand Secretary be directed to procure and publish in the Annual Proceedings a photograph of ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary. Motion carried. MOTION BY M.". W-'. THOMAS G. FITCH.
M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. F I T C H moved that the matter of proper compensation for M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, Acting Grand Secretary, be referred to the incoming Council of Administration, with power to act. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION BY R.'. W.'. RICHARD E. BIRD.
R.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD moved that a vote of thanks be extended to M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP for his services as Grand Secretary. Motion carried. VOTE OF THANKS.
M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART moved that a vote of thanks be extended by the Grand Lodge to the Masonic Bodies at Wichita for the splendid entertainment afforded at' this Annual' Communication of the Grand LodgeMotion carried by a rising yote.
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February,
INSTALLATION. M . ' . W . ' . PERRY M . H O I S I N G T O N , a s s i s t e d by M . ' . W . ' . WILLIAM
EASTON' HUTCHISON,
stalled t h e following G r a n d
as
Grand
Marshal,
in-
Officers:
M.'. W . ' - B E N S. PAULEN Grand Master Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. R.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH Deputy Grand Master Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena. R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL Grand Senior Warden Vesper Lodge No. 136, Sedan. R.'. W.'. RICHARD E. BIRD Grand Junior Warden, Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. R.'. W-'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Grand Treasurer Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence. *R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. T h e M . ' . W.'.
Grand
Master
announced the
follow-
i n g a p p o i n t i v e G r a n d Officers: W.'. FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY Grand Chaplain Benevolent Lodge No. 98, Abilene. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Senior Deacon Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. W.'. EARL B . HOPPER Grand Junior Deacon Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City. W.'. JESSE J. WINTER Grand Marshal St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia. W.'. CHARLIE E . CALE .-. Grand Sword Bearer Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, P r a t t . W.'. F R A N K G . BROWN Grand Senior Steward Greenwood'Lodge No. 163, Fall River. *W.'. L Y N N R . BRODRICK Grand Junior Steward Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville. *W.'. ROBERT C . CALDWELL Grand Pursuivant Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka. W-'. W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. •Absent a t time of installation and therefore not installed. STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the appointm e n t of t h e following c o m m i t t e e s for t h e e n s u i n g y e a r : 07i Credentials.—HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; HOMER C. V A N HORN, N O . 167, Larned; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3, Kansas City; HENRY L . GAMES, N O . 269, Conway Springs; ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, No. 63, Oswego.
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On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, NO. 35, (residence, Paola); JAMES M. JACOBY, NO. 107, Independence; PERRY E . MILLER, NO. 150, Wellington; LINCOLN STEWART, NO. 140, Hutchinson. On Finance and Property.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352, (residence, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville; CHARLES N . FOWLER, NO. 146, (residence, Salina) ; MOSES H . COLE, No. 206, Harper; James A. CLARK, NO. 303, Wichita. On Jurisprudence.—BENNETT S . GAITSKILL, NO. 93, Girard; ELRICK C. COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55, (^residence, H i a w a t h a ) ; WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, NO. 312, (residence. Garden C i t y ) ; HUGH P. FARRELLY, NO. 103, Chanute. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—HUBERT H . HUBBARD, NO. 194, Galena; J. BALLARD GOODWIN, NO. 110, Winfleld; ROY A. SEATON, NO. 16, Manhattan. On Correspondence.—ALBERT K . WILSON, NO. 51, Topeka. On Necrology.—GEORGE W . TROUT, NO. 187, Pittsburg. READING OF MINUTES.
The minutes of this Annual Communication were then read by Brother J. ROY GiVENS, official stenographer, and approved. 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
ATTEST :
Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1921.
LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1 2
EDWARD E . DOUGHTY WILLIAM G . KELLEY
3 4 5
J O H N H . CLARKE GEORGE H . LONG VERNON T . NICHOLSON
6 7
CHARLES S . BIXBY ROBERT E . MCINTYRE
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Troy Horton
Fort Leavenworth Kansas City Spring Hill Osawatomie Pleasanton
WARREN O . PRATZ
Fort Scott
J O H N Q . WYCOFF HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L I P LAPHAM WILLIAM M . THISTLE . . . W I L L I A M E . CAIN F R A N K E . BRENEMAN CLAUD E . LOCK E D W I N C . EAGLES
17 18.
ALBERT H . SHRADER ROY H . CLOSSEN
,....
Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Perry Hoyt lola Thayer
Cedar Vale Coffeyville
19
JACOB E . ANDREWS.....
20
FRANK A. E S T E S
21 22
CHESTER E . JOSS ARTHUR B . PRATT
Garden
Blue Rapids Topeka Burlingame
23
C. ROY INGRAHAM
24 25
J A M E S H . BEEGLE S T E P H E N A. D. GEAUQUE
!
26
EARL T . PYLE
27 28
FRED H . RETSCHLAG MARION M . MILLER
Yates Center ..Neodesha Manhattan
Clay Center Emporia Longton
29
THEODORE H . DOHRER
30
JOHN
31
GLENN C . CALENE
.Sylvan Grove
32 33
HARRY P. MERA J A M E S A. CASSLBM
Abilene MePherson
34
LAUREN D . RIGG
35
CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL
DAVIS
Arkansas City Belleville
Leon Newton
1920-21. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distri ct No. Distr ct No. Distr ct No. Distr ct No. Distr ct No. Distr ct No. Distr ct No. Distr let No. Distr ct No. Distr let No. Distr let No. Distr ct No. Distr ict No. Distr let No. Distr let No. Distr ct No. Distr let No. Distr let No. Distr let No. Distr ict No. Distr let No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No. Distr ict No.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
WILLIAMS
653
36
HARRY J.
37
LuciAN L. CONSTANT
38 39 40 41 42
EARL L . BARRETT ELMER MCCLELLAN JACOB P. SCOTT HARRY B . GRAHAM STANFORD M . SMART
43
JANVIER F . SKINNER
44
HARMON J. BOWER
Norton
45
,....E. ROY FARWELL
Downs
46
CHARLES W . MILLER, J R
47
HAYES FLOYD
48 49
FRED E . FULLER GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
Wichita
Belle Plaine ..Randall . Glasco Herington Haven Zenda
Medicine Lodge
Hays
Ness City Geneseo Girard
50
HERMAN C . COLEGROVE
51
WALLACE M . PRATHER
52
FRANK H . LABERTEAUX
Garden City
53 54 55 56
BERT P I N N E O R. NELSON LONG EDMOND C . TACKWELL BAYARD J . LONG
Atwood , Hoxie Phillipsburg Haviland
57
CLARENCE R . ATEN
58 59 60
JAMES LOVETT J O H N B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT ...;
61
BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
RAYMOND C. HANSON ELMER S . NANCE LESTER B . MCBRIDE... MELVIN J. THOMPSON CHARLES H . HARVEY' LLOYD W . L A S H ARTHUR J. L E W I S WILLIAM G . CARSON RALPH E . COLVIN CHARLES C . MALCOLM ROBERT C . CALDWELL J O H N R . HAUSCHILDT J O H N J. MILLER
Great Bend Oakley
:...Dodge City Horace Hamilton Ottawa
Council Grove Kinsley r Oswego Nortonville Havensville Haddam Concordia Ellsworth Ashland ...Liberal Selden Topeka Eskridge Sublette
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OF THE
LIST OF DISTRICTS. DISTRICT ?VO. 1.
Location. White Cloud Highland Troy ., W^athena Sev'erance
Name. White Cloud Smithton Troy Wathena Severance
DISTRICT NO. 8.
No. 78 1 55 64 313
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin...; Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha l^obinson
35 185 3 73 363 326 162 159
DISTRICT No.. 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth .... 2 Leavenworth Xing Solomon.... 10 Leavenworth Hiram 68 Ft. Leavenworth Hancock 311 Lansing .Vine Mile 49 Boling Bollng 365 Kaston Easton '. 45 DISTRICT No.
4.
Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City .Armourdale 271 Kansas City Kaw 272 K a n s a s City ' R . E. Sherman..369 Kansas City Ben H u r 322 Kosedale Rosedale 333 Bonner SpringS-.Bonner Springs..366 White Church Delaware 96 Piper Piper 385 *Roger E. Sherman. DISTRICT NO. 5.
Olathe Gardner Edgerton Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
Olathe Gardner Palestine Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
DISTRICT No.
Louisburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
6.
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
DISTRICT No.
LaCygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Xenia Parker
19 65 127 54 135 56 ..243 37 24 131
•Location. Name. Garland Memphis Pawnee Station..Godfrey Fort'Scott Rising Sun Devon Devon Hiattville Hiattville Hepler Hepler Fulton Julton Mapleton Eldora Union town Excelsior Bronson IBourbon DISTRICT No.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony....... Kincaid
DISTRICT No.
10.
Scammon 351 Prudence 100 Galena 194 .Baxter 71 Black Diamond..274
DISTRICT NO. 11.
^\'hiting Netawaka Wetmore Centralia Corning
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha
DISTRICT No.
Doniphan Effingham Muscotah Atchison Atchison Huron Potter
•.
250 130 53 89 13
12.
Arcana :...Mackey Muscotah Washington Active Huron Kickapoo
31 48 116 5 158 72 4
DtSTRICT No. 13.
Lawrence Lawrence De Soto Linwood...-. Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxie Perry Lecompton
Lawrence _.\cacia De Soto Lin wood Doric Palmyra Henri Perry Lecompton
DISTRICT No.
61 88 33 286 47 341
9.
Lane 339 Greeley '. 211 Delphian 44 Avon 305 Olive Branch....212 Kincaid 338
Scammon Columbus Galena Baxter Springs. Weir
7.
LaCygne Eureka Mound City Lotus Xenia Parker
No. 108 124 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
6 9 40 241 83 23 190 415 420
14.
Circleville 20 Holton '..... 42 Soldier 240 Mayetta ..." 393 Hoyt 327 Denison 372
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LODGE
OF
D I S T R I C T JSTO. 15.
Location. Moran La Harpe lola Humboldt Savonburg'
Name. Marmaton La Harpe Tola .Pacific Virginia
DISTRICT No. 23.
No. 245 325 38 29 315
Location. Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
DISTRICT NO. 16.
Erie Urbana Chanute Chanute Tliayer
Erie 76 Urbana 239 Cedar :....103 King David 416 Thayer 149 DISTRICT N o . 17.
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
Vesper Olive Chautauqua
136 350 355
Edna ..'. Keystone Caney Tyro Fortitude Cherryvale Carson Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfleld Axtell .Seneca Oneida
91 25 259 354 234 39 323
DISTRICT NO. 20.
Waterville Blue Rapids Irving.... Frankfort Vermillion
Sutton Blue Hapids Blue Valley Frankfort Vermillion
85 169 112 67 320
DISTRICT NO. 21.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
Topeka .'. Orient Siloam Auburn Dover W^akarusa Maple Hill
17 51 225 32 138 402 370
DISTRICT N O . 22.
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton Harveyville
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Ridgeway Scranton Harveyville
No. 144 82 27 314 66
Constellation .... 95 New Albany 81 Greenwood 163 Coyville 57 Harmony 94 Altoona 118 Benedict 403 Buffalo 379
DISTRICT NO. 25.
345 102 324 386 107 137 132
DISTRICT NO. 19.
Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfleld Axtell -.Seneca Oneida
Name. Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
DISTRICT NO. 24.
Fredonia New Albany Pall River Coyville. Neodesha Altoona .' Benedict Buffalo
DISTRICT NO. 18.
Edna CofEeyville Caney Tyro . Independence Cherryvale Elk City
655
KANSAS.
101 ...141 79 70 62 407 421
Leonardville Wamego Manhattan Riley Randolph
Garfield Wamego Lafayette Ashlar Farmers
235 75 16 344 166
DISTRICT No. 26.
Clifton Clay Center Miltonvale Green Oak Hill •Wakefield
Clifton Clay Center..: Miltonvale Highland Oak Hill., Wakefield
122 134 242 296 334 396
DISTRICT NO. 27.
Emporia Emporia Americus Americus Hartford Hartford Saffordville Saffordville Cottonwood Fl.»Zeredatha Lebo Lebo Allen iAllen •Cottonwood Falls.
12 109 193 395 80 .....152 33 5
DISTRICT No. 28.
Howard Elk Falls Longton Moline Grenola
Hope JWeridian Longton Moline Canopy
155 126 26 267 248
DISTRICT No. 29.
Winfleld Winfleld Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter Maple City Maple City Arkansas City...Crescent Latham Latham
110 233 156 342 133 ' 401
656
PROCEEDINGS
DISTRICT NO.
Location. Republic Scandia Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
No. 123 221 129 349 362 128
Lincoln 154 Sylvan Grove....359 Blue Hill 198 Luray 153 Natoma 390 Paradise 290 Codell 418
DISTRICT No.
32.
Abilene Benevolent 98 Bennington—.'..—Bennington 180 Junction City:....Union 7 Salina Salina 60 Solomon Solomon City ....105 DISTRICT NO. 33.
Canton Galva. McPherson Windom Llndsborg Moundridge Marquette
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Llndsborg Moundridge Marquette
DISTRICT No.
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
34.
Mystic Tie Douglass Joppa .....Patmos Towanda DISTRICT No.
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
DISTRICT No.
74 151 223 97 30
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton
Wichita Wichita Wichita Mulvane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney ^ ' h i t e W^ater Sedgwick
....197 251 172 276 397 346 353
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30.
Name. Republic Lebanon Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
DISTRICT NO. 31.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell
OF
DISTRICT NO. 37.
Location. Belle Plaine Wellington South Haven Oxford Caldwell Milan Conway Springs Argonia
Name. Belle Plaine W^ellington Haven Oxford Sumner Milan Mistletoe Argonia
DISTRICT No.
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Esbon .: Lebanon
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38.
Randall .Tewell Mankato Burr Oak Formoso Salem Oak
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304 11 87 178 336 ;228 287
DISTRICT NO. 39.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos— Glasco Simpson Beloit Scottsville
^Minneapolis Saltville Delphos Glasco Sincerity Mt. Vernon Scottsville
143 59 202 292 214 145 249
DISTRICT NO. 40.
Gypsum Herington... Delavan Hope.. White City.: Marion
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus White City! Center
DISTRICT No.
142 46 120 114 182
No. 173 150 157 165 203 255 .269 285
Arlington , Turon Hutchinson -Mount Hope Haven Nickerson
Kingman Norwich Spivey Lake City Zenda Coats
41.
Cable Turon Reno ; Mount Hope Friendship Nickerson
DISTRICT NO.
328 307 375 288 380 147
299 358 140 238 208 43
42.
Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Medicine Valley Zenda ;—.Coats
230 319 347 260 378 394
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DISTRICT NO. 43.
Location. Name. Anthony Anthony Harper Harper Attica Attica Hazelton Charity Kiowa Cosmos Medicine Lodge...Delta Waldron .W^aldron Preeport Freeport Bluff City Stohrville
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No. 200 206 262 263 -.278 77 377 389 368
DISTRICT NO. 44.
Almena Long Island; Norton Norcatur Oberlin Jennings Lenora
Naplitali 310 Long Island 231 Norton 19S Norcatur 317 .Mountain Slope..l86 ..Jennings 360 Lenora 181
DISTRICT No.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
Russell Hays -A.polio .Beulah Wa-Keeney
DISTRICT No.
La Crosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
294 125 204 160 207 189
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48.
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Glrard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut
177 195 297 291 148
La Crosse 330 McCracken 58 Walnut City 215 Walnut Valley..l91
DISTRICT No.
Geneseo Frederick Little River .\lden Sterling Lyons Chase
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
49.
Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry .•Vrcadia Arma Vulcan
Location. Great Bend Larned BUinwood Hoisington
50.
Name. Great Bend Larned Ellinwood Hoisington
No. 15 167 217 331
DISTRICT NO. 51.
Oakley Oakley Wallace Wallace Gove Gove City Grainfleld Grainfleld Quinter Quinter Sharon Springs. Sharon Springs
253 318 302 381 410 417
DISTRICT NO. 52.
Coolidge Syracuse Lakin Garden City
Coolidge Syracuse Emerald Tyrian
316 309 289 246
DISTRICT NO. 53.
45.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Saqui Occidental Newahcuba
DISTRICT NO. 46.
Russell Hays Ellis Bunker Hill •VYa-Keeney
657
KANSAS.
93 119 187 261 329 408 229
Atwood Atwood 164 McDonald McDonald 383 Saint Francis—Saint Francis....404 DISTRICT NO. 54.
Hill City Hoxie Morland
•Millbrook Hoxie Morland
281 348 414
DISTRICT N O . 55.
Gaylord Kirwin Logan '. Smith Center Phillipsburg Kensington
Gaylord 183 Kirwin 175 Logan 264 Western Star ....174 Phillipsburg 184 Kensington 405
DISTRICT No.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklin Mullinville Haviland
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning Rob Morris Grand View Mullinville Haviland
293 265 332 376 399. 409
DISTRICT NO. 57.
Cimarron Dodge City Spearville Ensign .-. Jetmore...
Preston St. Bernard Spearville Ensign Alpha
DISTRICT No.
Dlghton Scott City Leotl..— Horace
Barney Anthem Leoti Horace
283 222 388 413 282
58.
279 284 340 3.52
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PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT
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No.
Ottawa..... Ottawa Pomona Melvem Williamsburg. Waverly Quenemo Wellsville
D I S T R I C T No.
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60.
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18 400 41 22 ..224 244 270 356
61.
C o u n c i l Grove...Council Grove:... 36 Parkerville Parkerville 168 Wilsey ...Wilsey 382 DISTRICT
Lewis Stafford St. J o h n Macksville Sylvia Kinsley
NO.
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Lewis Stafford Ionic Macksville Sylvia Mt. M o r i a h
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT
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No.
220 252 254 371 391 179
63.
Oswego A d a m s ... Altamont Altamont Chetopa Chetopa . Parsons Parsons . Mound Valley....Landmark McCune Temple
.. 63 .. 69 .. 73 .117 218 237
64.
Oskaloosa Valley F a l l s JelTerson Meriden '. Lyra Mt. Z i o n
February,
THE
59.
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D I S T R I C T No.
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14 21 84 236 256 266
NO.
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Location. Name. No. Havensville Havensville 34 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 . . . . 2 57 Emmett ;...Emmett 387 Postoria Fostoria 392 D I S T R I C T No.
W^ashington Linn Haddam Greenleaf
DISTRICT NO.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown
DISTRICT NO.
68.
DISTRICT NO.
.-..275 300 367 71.
St. T h o m a s Goodland Selden DISTRICT NO.
Silver L a k e St. M a r y s Topeka (North) Rossville Delia
50 .. 52 90 Ill 419
73.
Alma Eminence .Alta V i s t a Dwight
D I S T R I C T No.
306^ .321 423
72.
L a k e ...: Pottawatomie Golden R u l e Hesperian Delia
D I S T R I C T No.
277 295 384 412
70.
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Colby Goodland Sc'.din
146 209 298 343
69.
Ashland Comanche Protection Wilmore
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Meade Liberal Plains
Sublette. Hugoton Elkhart
67.
Ellsworth Brookville .-...Samaria Holyrood
Ashland Coldwater Protection W^ilmore
Alma Eskridge Alta Vista Dwight
104 170 226 232
St. .John's 113 P r a i r i e Queen....l76 Jamestown 227
DISTRICT NO.
Ellsworth. Brookville Wilson....; Holyrood
66.
Frontier Fraternal Dirigo Greenleaf
161 20535.7 374
74.
Santa Pe Hugoton Elkhart
312 406^ 422
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Location.
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Porry King D a v i d . . . Sharon Springs Codell Delia Leoompton.... Harveyville . . . Elkhart Selden
Perry Chanute Sharon Springs. Codell Delia Lecompton'.... Harveyville.. . Elkhart Selden
Feb. 22, Feb.-22. Feb. 21, Feb. 21,
1917. 1917. 1918. 1918.
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1920 Number of lodges chartered
418 5
Number of lodges working under charter, 1921
423
Number members December 31, 1919
55,572
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
9,047 .8,483 8,314 ...1,088 274 94 8=9,778
Decrease. Number Number Number Niimber Number
dimitted died suspended expelled erroneously reported last year
Net gain
1,420 711 220 2, 5=2,358 ;
Number members December 31, 1920
7,420 62,992
EXPELLED, 1920. King Solomon Lodge No. 10.—Merton D. Personett, Sept. 23, 1920. Gardner Lodge No. 65.—William B. Timberlake, July 8, 1920.
S U S P E N D E D FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1920 Harper Lodge No. 206.—Jesse E. Carrithers, Dec. 8, 1920.
NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1921. No.
08 308 335 101 310 69 357 207
as 109 200 329 285 133 299 408 277 5 158 202 104 32 74 234 23 59 71
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County.
Stated
Communications.
Secretaries.
Abilene Alden Allen Alma Almena Altftmont Alta Vista . . . . Alton Altoona Ameriuus Anthony Arcadia Argonid Arkansas C i t y . Arlington Arma Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn Augusta Axtell
Benevolent. Alden Allen Alma Naphtali. . Altamont .. Alta Vista. . Occidental.. A l t o o n a . .-. . Aniericus.. . Anthony . . . Arcadia . . . . Argonia. .. . Crescent. . . Cable Arma 'Ashland.... Washington Active Attica Atwood.... Auburn . . .. Mystic T i e . Axtell..
Dickinson. Rice Lyon Wabaunsee Norton . . . . Labette.... Wabaunsee Osborne... Wilson.... Lyon Harper Crawforil . Sumner. . Cowley Reno Crawford.. Clark Atchison. . Atchison. . H a r p e r . . .. Rawlins... Shawnee. . Butler Marshall. .
I s t 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 . . . 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y . . . 1st 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 before ® 1st M o n 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 . . . . 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . 1st a n d 3d M o n 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 . . 1st 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 . . . I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . Tuesday before® 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y . . . 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y
A l b e r t L. Y o u n g William L. Gray *Milton S p a d e Olcott W. Little Charlie W. P o l a n d . . . C l a u d e A. P a y n e . . . . Leonard W r i g l e y . . . . L u c i a n F . Storer I r a J. K i b l i n g e r . Nova H. Brown E r n e s t 0 . Miller Adam H. Adamson.. David E . T r o x e l . . . . . . M i l t o n A. G o o d w i n . . C l a u d S. M o o r e *William B e v e r i d g e . . . Jesse E . D y e r A l b e r t C. B e r g e r . . . . *Albert S. J o h n s o n . . . Arch N . B l a c k Orel J. F r a n k l i n Carl Moore F r a n c i s A. N e l s o n . . . W a l t e r S. M c K n i g h t .
Baldwin Barnard B a x t e r Springs Beattie
Palmyra Saltville... . Baxter Beattie
Douglas... Lincoln. . . Cherokee.. Marshall. .
1st arid 3d T u e s d a y . . . M o n d a y on or b e f o r e ® , I s t a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y .
Arthur M. Gardner.. R a y L. B l a n d i n g . . . . Fred L e s l i e . . . . . . . . . Marion Hawk
R o y G . Shearer. Sherman W. Peters. R i c h a r d R. M o u n k e s . J e r r y B . Fields. George H . E c k h a r t . Merrill F. L u m a n . Ulysses G. Slack. Grover Taylor. F:imer A. D e B o l t . J a k e E . Bamesbergor. Tjcwis G. J e n n i n g s . Joseph F . Davenport. Ashley A. C o n e . C h a r l e s L. Liston. A r t h u r B. E l i o t . J o s e p h M . Oyler. H a r r y B . Chris^-nmn. John E . Henderson. tLarkin N. Martin. Marcellus W. Short. William H . Holcomb. John C. Madden. Edmond Whitehead. D a v i d L. Anderson. George A. Shike. Henry M. Jones. M o n t L. Wingfield. William E . H a m .
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Communications.
.blasters.
Secretaries.
Harvey Dickerson RoUo G. W e s t . . . . : Arthur D. Conrad Frank H. llichards 1st and 3d Wednesday . Frank F, Hadsell •Glenn Kimble Edward M. Simpson Prairie Queen .. . Cloud Clyde Fred L. Buck Arthur L. Dougherty... Codell Codell. Rooks Eli Z i m m e r m a n . . . . . ' . . . CofFeyville Montgomery.... Thomas Jay L. Warner St. Thomas Colby Roten A. Young Coldwater Robert S. Brooks Olive Branch . . . Harold W. Field Jessie J. Winter St. John's Albert Bowling Conway Springs Raymond T. Shanstrom. Hamilton Coolidge 2(1 and 4th Tuesdav" Elmer A. Miller Corning-. John M. Fitch Cottonwood Falls Van A. Scholes Council Grove. . Council Grove... Ist and 3d Wednesday Coyville Wetlnesday on or before ® .. . |*Williani Steele Louis M. Brigham Cuba Republic. . . . . . .
Harry N. Hildebrand. ' John T. Reutter. Emil Kratochvil. George G. Griffin. Elizur E. Larimore. George 0 . Welch. John F. Randolph. Jesse H. Pearce. William R. Powell. William L. Marcy. Ray H. Crumly. J. Lawton Stanley. Obadiah R. Stilwell. Orin 0 . Gordon. John R. Forbes. Fred 0 . McCoy. Joseph H. Conard. Judson B. Baker. William B, Penny. William E. Nix. Hops Willoughby. T. Edward Stafford.
•Ray P. Martin lat and 3d Thui-sday lat and 3d Wednesday . -. . . . . William H.'Gardner. . . . Cecil P . Pardee Burton Carter let and 3d Tuesday Everett E. Baker Jesse A. Killion ! Saturday on or before ®
John D. Harkness. Burton S. Mooro. Harry P . Dean. Clarence E. McCIarrcn. Roy H. Taylor. 1 George A. Van Dyke.
Cimarron Gray Jackson Circleville Circleville Clay Center. . . . Clay C e n t e r . . . . Clearwater Sedgwick
DeUivnn Delia Dulphos Denison DeSoto Devon
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Leavenworth.... Edna Atchison El Dorado Olive
132 126 422 217 297 140 387 12 413 76
Saturday on or before ® » . . .
Elk City Elk Falls Elkhart Ellis Ellsworth
Elkhart Ellinwood Ellsworth
Cheater C. Houston
Chautauqua.... Montgomery.... Elk
Aden W. Finley William C. Washburn Wednesday on or before ® .. . J. Julius Merrill Lloyd E. Shade •Francis E. Hill James R. Donaldson
Ellis Ellsworth Pottawatomie..,
Emporia
Clarence E. Locke
Erie Thursday on or before ® » .. .
205 83 106
Fidelity
Wabaunsee......
Charles C. Sowell
Greenwood
Arley D. Burt Saturday on or before ® » . . .
163 114 131 311
Formoso Formoso Ft. Leavenw'th.
Leavenworth
2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday
Charles A. Wills Charles M. Snell
Roy D. Williams. John H. Schiereck. Richard W. Evans. Frank L. Brenner. Thomas M. Downey. Edward S. Riloy. Charles B. Bates. Walter L. Olson. fXhomas C. Adamson. Perry E. Wolfley. Fred L. Grove. Frank M. Marsh. William H. Boston. Dayton Wait. Lewis W. Davis. Newton Hill. Frank M. Nason. Eugene 0 . Wagner. Arthur Fauteux. James M. Wilson. Clarke S. Pool. Charles W. Cleaver. fWilliam G. Davis. Howard Nation. Edward Grauerholz. Lee J. White. Homer A. White. Morgan E. Moore. Elmer D. Egan. James C. Riggs. Walter H. Graham. Ralph P. Wells. Fred Nodsle.
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Fort Scott.., Foatoria. . . . Frankfort-. . . Frederick. . . Frcdonia.. ., Freeport.... Fulton
llising Snn . . Fostoria Frankfort. . . Frederick. .. . Constellation Freeport. . . . Fulton
Bourbon Pottawatomie. Marshall Rico Wilson Harper. Bourbon
104 251 246 G5 108 44 183 301 93 292 294 321 302 38] 15 211 290 232 293 248 3H
Galena Galva Garden City Gardner. . . . Garland Garnett Gaylord Geneaeo Girard Glafico Glen E l d e r . , Goodland. . Gove Grainfield. . Great Bend. Greeloy. . . . G rcen Greenleaf. . Greeneburg, Grenola.... Gridley. . . .
Galena Galva Tyrian Gardner M e m p h i s . . ., Delphian . . , , Gaylord Geneseo Girard Glasco Glen E l d e r . . Goodland... Gove C i t y . . , Grainfield. . Great Bend. Greeley Highland Greenleaf... Kiowa Canopy Hebron
Cherokee.... McPherson. . Finney Johnson Bourbon. . . . Anderson.. .. Smith Rice Crawford.... Cloud Mitchell Sherman . . . . Gove Gove Barton . . . . . . . Anderson .. . . Clay Washington. Kiowa Elk Coffey
Name of Lodge.
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Masters.
Secretaries.
1st a n d 3d F r i d a y 2d a n d 4 t h .Saturday . . . . 1st a n d 3 d F r i d a y 1st a n d 3 d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . . T h u r s d a y on or before ® . 1st a n d 3 d T h u r s d a y
N c a l E . Huff * F e r m a n S. H a r t e r . . . . F r a n k IT. T o b i n 'Charles G . Billon Gideon W . T u t t l e 'Harry H . Hare R o b e r t D . Stodgcl
Alfred C a r p e n t e r . John T. Hartley. Arthur L. Tyil. George H . Nodiirft. William 0 . Starns. Loftus H . F a r n n g t o n . Harry L. Woods.
1st a n d 3 d W^ednesday. . . 2d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3 d F r i d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . . . . Ist and 3d Tuesday l 8 t a n d 3d T h u r s d a y S a t u r d a y o"n or before ® . 2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . 1st W e d n e s d a y 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y . . . I s t a n d 3d T h u r s d a y I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s 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 . . . . 2d a n d 4 t h F r i d a y F r i d a y on or before ® . . . I s 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 . . . 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . . S a t u r d a y on or before iS) =
Ted C. Senter...Martin H . Grant Herbert W. Manring.. George B . D e n t Bert Brown David D . Decker Harry H, Hays *Jesse R . B a c h e l d e r E s t e l H . Rice Riley L o u t h a n Harry W. Gowdy James C. Y e a r g a i n . . . . George D . R o y e r Newton E . Watson .. . Victor B . B l a k e y George Lagle * R a y m o n d U. B r e t h o u r Mathew Thinnes Oliver M . S m i t h J. Ralph D e m m i t t . . . . Malachi B . Crow
James H . Robertson. J a m e s S. Russell. Israel L . Dicscni. James A. Williams. Ulysses G . C l a r y . Lebbeus D . Walrad. P e r r y M . Newell. Warren E . Need. Larkln B . Davidson. Sophus N u t l a n d . Eugene F . Pound. Caniillo W . J u p e . Richard H . Thompson. William H . R u t t a n . Donald C. Mcllrath. Lcn-is D . Mills. E r n s t Heinen. Benjamin J . Sharrouk. Earl 0 . P a r k s . Willis M. K y s c r . David D . Stuart.
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Walter E. Needles
J. Willis Manon
226 46 301 185 206 193 421
29 72 140
Haddam . . . . Halstead.. . . Hamilton. . . Hamlin Harper Hartford.. . . Harveyville . Haven Havensville. Haviland... , Hays Hazelton.. .. Hepler Herington.., Hiattville . . . Hiawatha. . . Highland... Hill C i t y . . . , Hoisington. . Holton Holyrood. . . Hope Horace Horton Howard Hoxic Hoyt Hugoton .. . . Humboldt.., Huron; Hutchinson,
D*irigo Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Harper Hartford Harveyville . . Friendship . . . Havensville.. . Haviland Hays Charity Hepler.' Kansas Hiattville . . . . Hiawatha. . . . Smithton Millbrook . . . . Hoisington. . . Holton Holyrood Cyrus. Horace Horton Hope Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Pacific Huron Reno.;
Washington... Harvey Greenwood . . ., Brown Harper Lyon Wabaunsee. . . Reno Pottawatomie. Kiowa Ellis Barber Crawford Dickinson.... Bourbon Brown Doniphan . . . . Gtahani Barton Jackson Ellsworth Dickinson.... Greeley Brown. . . . . . . Elk Sheridan Jackson Stevens Allen Atchison Reno
2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday.. , . 2d and 4th Wednesday .. 1st and 3d Wednesday . . 2d and 4th Friday 1st and 3d Friday Thursday on or before ® 1st and 3d Saturday . . . . 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday Monday on or before ® ' 1st and 3d Wednesday. . Saturday on or before ® 1st Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday. . . . 2d and 4tli Saturday . . . 1st and 3d Thursday. . . . 1st and 3d Thursday., . . 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday.. .. 1st and 3d Tuesday... 2d and 4th Wednesday . 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday. .,. 1st and 3d Thursday.. 2d and 4th Tuf;sday.. . . 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday • Every Thursday
Clarence A. Rhine Arthur Burnett Arch C. Brown Rosco C. Berkley Horrace A. Lee Ernest Rayl Charles 0 . Hawks George H. Thorp Norton O. Richardson. . . Vern B. Clements John T. Morrison Charles T. Phipps Robert F. Frailey William J. Scott George D. Cleland Frank W. Sterns Edward C. Faust William R. Montgomery. Roy Cornelius James S. Naylor Bert S. Holmes William J. Rumold Fred B. Shacklett Benjamin B. Norris Felix E. Hottingcr Fred M. Burr James W. Clelaiifl ClifToid F. Bell T-iUthcr Dewitt Thomas H. Perdue Charles W, Harmony . . . .
John J. Muth. Oscar P. Quiring. Philip N. Piatt. Jerry L. Sherrer. George F. Melvin. Charles E. Cole. Gail M. Umberger. Charles T. Astl'e. Walter C. Richardson. James G. Bennett. Charles W. Reeder. William M. Pfaff. Jasper N. ChambersJoseph E. Baird. . James V. Routh. Luther L. Hassenpflug William H. Hargis. James R. Gordon. Ralph B. Call. Charles A. Cocherell. Fred Conrow, Jr. Alfred A. Peterson. William 0. Alley. Marcel M. Bloch. Holly M. Miller. Floyd'A. Sloan. Evan D. Jones. Robert L. Smith. Guy O. Buskirk. Oliver M. Anderson, lloscoe C. Miller.,
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2d and 4th Tuesday
Louis H. Clayton
Edward H. Stewart.
208 34 409
195 263 398 307
216 35 1 281 331 42 343 288
352 326 155 348 327 400
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lola Irving Jamestown... Jennings Jctmore Jewell Junction City
Ida Blue Valley Jamestown Jennings Alpha... .* Jewell Union
Allen Marshall....
3 271 272 322 3C9 405 338 230 179 278 175
Kansas City.. Kansas City,, Kansas City., Ivansas City., Kansas City.. Kensington.,. Kincaid'. Kingman Kinsley Kiowa Kirwin
330 61 325 260 289 339 49 107 401
La Crosse.,... I.a Cygne La Harpe . . .. Lake C i t y . . . . Lakin Lane Lansing Lamed Latham
Stated
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Masters.
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Robert M. Braden.. James M. Layton . . .
William C. Hankins. John f. Hoyt.
Cloud Decatur Hodgeman... Jewell Geary
1st, 3d and 5th Tuesday. 2d and 4th Saturday . . . . 1st and 3d Tuesday Ist and 3d Monday 3st and 3d Monday Ist and 3d Wednesday . . . lat and 3d Thursday
William A. Ion Earl B. J e n n i n g s . . . Joseph A. McDowell Frank Kinnamon... Fred A. Line
William R. Ansdell. Paul C. Rasure. Edwin T. Wilson. Oscar M. Chilcott. Charles H. Gove.
Wyandotte Armourdale.... Kaw Ben Hur K. K. Sherman. ICensington Kincaid-. Ninnescah Mt. Moriah Cosmos Kirwin
Wyandotte. . Wyandotte. . Wyandotte. . Wyandotte. . Wyandotte . . Smith Anderson.... Kingman.... Edwards . . . . Barber Phillips. . . . .
1st and 8d Friday 1st, 3d and 6th Thursday. 1st and 3d Thursday Every Thursday 2d and 4th Saturday . . . . 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday . . . 2d and 4th Tue.iday 2d and 4th Wednesday . . 2d and 4th Friday
•Frank Johnson *George MoAJpine... *Harry N. Faris •John J. Weber •Charles M. Lennert. Charles R. Barron.. Clarence E. Wilson. Wilbur M. Benefiol. •Fred J. Burt Harry H. Billerman. John Ronan
tJames E. Porter. tRobert W. Radford. tRobert J. McFarland. tFrank McDougall. tFred U. Mertcl. Guy R. Currier. Robert C. Splawn. George E. Burket. John E. Stowell. Harry E. Crow. • Joseph J. Landes.
La Crosse La Cygne La Harpe Medicine Valley Emerald Lane Nine Mile Lamed Latham
Rush Linn Allen Barber Kearny Franklin.. . . Ijeavenworth Pawnee Butler
2d and 4th Thursday.... Ist and 3d Monday 1st, 3d and 5th Thursday 2d Saturday 2d and 4th T h u r s d a y . . . . 2d and 4th Thursday.. . . 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday. . . 2d and 4th Tuesday . . . .
George H. Butler... Roy A. Gluoklioh... Floyd R. Wilson.... Riley C. Parr •Elmer R. Eyman.. . •Edward F. Walter.. Ulysses J. Matthey. D. Dee Davis Charles W. Strayer..
John W. McCormick. Frank A. Leaaure. William H. Newman. Fred Lake. F'rancis L. Pierce. Austin O. Secrest. Thomas J. Boone. Homer C. Van Horn. Howard C. Tillotson.
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Lawrence . . . . Lawrence. . . . Leavenworth. Leavenworth . Leavenworth. Lebanon Lebo Lecompton . . Lenexa Lenora Leon Leonardville.. Leoti Le R o y Lewis Liberal Lincoln Lindsborg... . Linn Linwood Little l l i v e r . , Logan Long Island. Longton . . . Louisburg.. . Lucas Luray Lyndon Lyons
Lawrence....'.., Acacia Leavenworth... King Solomon.. Hiram Oak Lebo Lecompton. . .. Lenexa Lenora Joppa Garfieid Leoti Neosho Lewis Fargo Lincoln IJndsborg Fraternal Linwood Corner Stone ... Logan Long Island. . . Longton Peace Blue Hill Luray Euclid: Royal
Douglas D o u g l a s . _. Leavenworth... Leavenworth... L e a v e n w o r t h . .. Smith Coffey Douglas Johnson Norton Butler Riley Wichita Coffey Edwards Seward Ijincoln McPherson.... Washington.... Leavenworth... Rice Phillips. . . . . . . . Phillips Elk Miami Russell Russell Osage Rice
2d M o n d a y 3d T h u r s d a y 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 a n d 3 d T h u r s d a y . . . 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y S a t u r d a y on or bofore ® 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y .. . 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y . . . W e d n e s d a y on or before 2d and 4th Monday 1st a n d 3 d T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . Ist and 3d M o n d a y . . . . 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . . . 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y . . S a t u r d a y on or before ® 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y . . . . Igt a n d 3 d T h u r 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 h u r s d a y . . . . 1st a n d 3 d T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y . . 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . . .
Arthur E . Huddleston P a u l A. L a n g e • H e r b e r t L. J u s t u s . . . . *Edward Fraser *Edwin Sickel J o h n W . Morrill • H e r b e r t A. R o g e r s . . . . Emerson B . Wells. . . . Barton L. FuUerton.. P e a r l S. H o U e n s h e a d . Freeman W. Seward.. A l m o n H . Chaffee. . . , William C. D i c k e y . . . George W . R i n g l e . . . , G u y L . Crawford William E . W i l s o n . . . James W. Maher. . . . Fritz A. Levin Henry J. Meierkord.. Charles H . H a r r i s . . . Oliver P . G u t h r i e . . . . A l b e r t B . Colborn . . . , W i l l i a m C. R o g e r s . . . Benjamin O. Berry. . A. D a v i d F o x William E . Keeney . . Walter E . P a n g b u r n . F r e d e r i c k C . Swisher. Godfrey E . B o h r e r . . .
Frank P. Smith. William H. Moys. jEdward W. Osgood. tEImer McCool. fGcorge W, Leak. Walter D. Isom. Edward R. Evans. Karl M. Kreider. Percy L. Jones. Robert A. Richmond. William J. Martin. Pierre V. Creevan. Adolphus M. Doyle. George W. Schlatter. George W. Wells. William Edwards. Emanuel R. Frobenius. George A. Nelson. Henry C. lioerman. Archie T. Meinke. Daniel H. Crawford. Leon E. Clark. Charles M. Arnold. Elmer L. Fosdick. Charles W. McNelly. Floyd 0 . Barr. Frank Foster. Ira Archer. Patrick A. Dickerson.
371 196 16 87-
Macksville. . Madison . . . . Manhattan.. Mankato Maple City..
Macksville Madison Lafayette '. Mankato...... Maple City
Stafford Greenwood . . . . Riley Jewell Cowley........
2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y . . . . 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y . S a t u r d a y on or before ^
Millard M . H a r t Moses P . D a v i s Ralph R. D y k s t r a . . . L e w i s H . Stafford •Edward D . B u c k . . . .
J a m e s E . Cook. Elmer E . Haynes. f S t e p h e n A. D . G e a u q u c . Henry R. Honey. Da>niel R u s h , J r .
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Location.
Maple Hill Mftpleton Marion Marquette Maryaville Mayetta McCracken McCune McDonald McLouth McPherson , . . . Meade Medicine Lodge Melvern . ., Meriden Milan Miltonvole Minneapolis... Moline Moran Morland Morrill Mound City... Moundridge. , . Mound Valley. Mount Hope. . Mulberry MuUinville... .. Mulvane
Name of
Lodge.
Maple Hill Eldora Center Marquette Maryaville Mayetta McCracken .. . . Temple McDonald . . . . Lyra McPherson .. . . Webb Delta Melvern Meriden Milan Miltonvale. . . Minneapolis. . Moline Marmaton . . . Morland...... Morrill Mound City. . Moundridge. . Landmark Mount Hope.. Mulberry MuUinville. . . Mulvane
County. Wabaunsee.... Bourbon Marion McPherson.... Marshall Jackson Rush Crawford . . . . Rawlins Jefferson McPherson.... Meade Barber Osage Jefferson Sumner Cloud Ottawa Elk Allen Graham Brown Linn McPherson.... Labette Sedgwick Crawford Kiowa Sumner
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Comnnmicrttionti.
ist and 3d Thursday, Saturday on or before ® « . 1st Friday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and-ith Wednesday.. . . Thursday on or before ® . . . lat and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Saturday Ist Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th W e d n e s d a y . . . . 2d and 4th Tuesday Saturday on or before ® » . 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or before ® « Wednesday on or before ® ' 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday.. . .
Ma'-itom. John Clements George H. Nogle Roddie Swan 'Joseph L. Gustafson . . . . Walter B. Tompkins... . Almon F. Durkee Charles B. Huddleston.. Thomas R. Landes John H. Howard FreilR. Cox Hemy H. Wilke George W. Wehrle James H. Trice George B. Kierulff John A. Decker, Jr James C. Yearout Pleasant H. Fry Alexander H. Robertson Edmond L. Foulston.... William O. McKinley.., Albert Kobler •Charles F. Sweezey.. Edny D. Bennett Harry G. Vetter Fred C. Brown Lewis Matzek Joseph Sehirard .-. James D. Blocher Herman W. Goelitz
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i^ccrctaric.'i. John Turnbull, Jr. Don C. Campbell. Otto V. Heinsohn. Don B. Mullcr. Frank J. Olson. Charles C. Kelly. Albert V. Norlin. Cecil D. Gregg. Oscar A. Brown. Elmer A. Dobbs. Soren Sorensen. Ormond Hamilton. Wright L, Dillman. Dayton N. Parka. Robert E. Anderson. Henry E. Dinkins. John S. Fleming. James S. Richards. Paul G. Krohn. John J. Boman. Garrett E. Shearer. Bertrand D. Hopkins. Henry A. Strong. Ivy B. Gray. Frank W. Grain. William A. McCormick. Joseph F. Elchert. Abraham Peters. Fay W. Dickinson.
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Clarenco J. Stranaky
Mirza Waterson. Andrew J. Shepard.
Earl M. Hudson Frank E. Potter. Charles M. Kimball, Jr
William F. Shipman. Evert A. lluggels. James A. Songer. William E. Dulinaky. Paschal W. Lundy. Elmer B. Johnson. Orville L. Jackson. John 0. Getz. Perce D. Thorp. Jesse J. Pool. Fred L. Strohwig. Perry Brunstetter.' George F. Washburn.
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Narka Republic Natoma Neodeaha Harmony Woodson Neosho Falls. . . Tuscan Ness City Walnut Valley. . Polar Star Jackson New Albany... . New Albany. . . . Newton Harvey Nickerson Nickerson Decatur Nortonville Oak Hill
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Mountain Sloi)e.
Thursday on or before © Alfred L. Morris Claude 0 . Conkey Thursday on or before ® . . . . C. Framk Miller Harry N.Waller 2d and 4th Wednesday 2d and 4th Friday
Osage City Osawatomie....
1st and 3d Wednesday 2d and 4 th Monday
Overbrook....
Nathan L. Wells Wilber W. White
Marshall Olathe
Osage Valley.... 2d and 4th Thursday
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2d and 4th Wednesday
Adams Ottawa Melody liidgeway Oxford. Paola
Tvabette Franklin Franklin
E d R . Gurtler *John E. Barndt Brown T. Phelps Lester F. Burkholder C. Irvin Ratliff
2d and 4th Monday Ist and 3d Mondav
George P. Hart John W. Wengler
Hiram B. Gordon. Francis W. Irwin. Oscar F. Lohoefener. .' Glen C. Eley. Frank L. House. : Elmer E. Hinea. Albert G. Sage. Melvin E. Nichols. Charles S. Bixby. John J. Hays. Edward W. Clarke. Robert H. Montgomery. IBarlus llomstedt. Henry J. Chenowoth. Jlicl B. Hampshire. Lindsay B. Kulsey. George M. Coplin.
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Name of Lodge.
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Masters.
Parkerville
Parkerville
117 120 415
187
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Pawnee StEition ' Godfrey Halcyon Phillipsburg....
Pliitlipsburg....
Pittsburg
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Pomona
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270 410 304 I GO 123 344 159 333 111
Tuesday on or before ® Labette Bourbon Jefferson Phillip.s Wyandotte Crawford
Thomas H. Glasscock
Saturday on or before ®
*Peter 0 . Smith
2d and 4tli Thursday Thursday on or before ®
Sidney R. Cole
2d Thursday
Warren B. Fox John H. Hiatt
William E. Cain.
2d and 4th Friday
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Secretaries. Cyril E. Nolin.
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Charles V. Porter Harry D. UUom
Linn Franklin Atchison
Robert A. McPhee. Earl T. Gillespie. William C. Blaker.
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2d and 4th Monday.. . .*
Oran L. Miller.
Abraham L. Easton
Randall Randolph Republic Riley
Republic Ashlar Robinson Hosedale Hesperian
Riley Republic Rilev Brown Wyandotte Shawnee
1st and 3d Wednesday
Emil F. Sellhorn Joseph B. Norman Wallace H. Rogers •Frank L. Russell Thomas H. Attebury
Andre\v S. Ekdahl. John F. White. Harry S. Bearg. tira L. Mathias. Charles E. Van Vleck.
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Stated Communications.
Masters. •Paul B.Davis Clyde A. Monzingo. John P. Meinhortz.. John W. Y a n k e y . . . Henry S. Darnall
Secretaries. John J . Miller. Mathias M. Schmidt. Barnest N. Gladden. Low W. Coleman. Ollie E. Miles.
312 354 359 301 30?
Sublette Summerfield.... Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse
Santa Fe Summerfield. . Sylvan Grove. Sylvia Syracuse
Haskell. . . Marshall. . Lincoln. . . Reno Hamilton.
2d and 4th Saturday 2d and 4th Thursday Ist and Sd Thursday Ist and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday
149 190 17 51 90 225 121 30 55 358 3SG
Thayer Tonganoxie Topeka Topeka Topeka (North) Topeka Toronto Towanda Troy Turon Tyro
Thayer Henri Topeka Orient Golden Eule., Siloam Woodson Towanda Troy Turon Tyro..-
Neosho Leavenworth... Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Woodson Butler Doniphan Reno Montgomery...
•Harry E. Winters 2d and 4th Friday Saturday on or before ® , " . . Grafton D. Whitaker, J r . . •John W. Swickard 1st and 3d Wednesday •Snowden D. Flora 1st and 3d Friday 0 . Portis Davis 2d and 4th Thursday •Samuel Alexander 1st and 3d Thursday Walter H. Dawson 1st and 3d Monday Joel E . Davis 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday and 2d Saturday George A. Appleby Edward Gragg 2d and 4th Saturday Herman Fisher 2d and 4th Friday
115 239
Uniontown.... Urbana
Excelsior.... Urbana
Bourbon. Neosho. .•
Saturday on or before ® . . . . 1st and 3d Saturday
Milo Miller John F . Dawson.
L. Vance Shriver. Myron B. Smith.
364 21 320
Valley Center.. Valley Falls. . . Vermillion
Valley Center Valley Falls.. Vermillion...
Sedgwick. Jefferson. Marshall.
1st Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday 1st and 3d Thursday
'Ralph M. Clark Wilber M. Duncanson. Arthur E. Warner......
Eugene S. Talcott. Virgil P . Murray. Fred W. Arnold.
402 14S 390 377
Wakarusa Wa-Keeney. . , Wakefield WaldroD
Wakarusa... Wa-Keeney.. Wakefield. . . Waldron....
Shawnee. Trego.... Clay Harper...
1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday lat and 3d Friday Saturday on or before ® . . . .
•Irl C. Young E a r l M . Groft William F. R a u . . . . Herbert W. Snyder.
Lewis G. Stahl. Edward R. Keraus. Daniel S. Mclntire. Adolph E . Deere.
Edwin C. Eagles. William Heynen. tGeorge W. McClelland. tEvan Davis. tJames H. Murrell. tWilliam A. Tinker. E. Francis Armstrong. Napoleon L. Reed. Olliver C. Fuller. Giles T. Dooley. Benjamin H. Dunbar.
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Wullace
Monday oii or before ® <r ... *Hugh a. Wheeler Saturday on or before ® 1st and 3d Wednesday ..•,-.... Pottawatomie.. . 2d and 4th Thursday Lloyd D. LeRoy
Crawford
Marshall Black Diamond. Coffey Wellington.... Sumner WclUville Pottawatomie.. Anderson Wetmore Wyandotte White City Morris White Cloud.... Doniphan
Albert Pike
Wilsey Samaria Jefferson
Jackson Sedgwick Sedgwick Sedgwick Franklin Comanche
Jefferson McPherson
2d and 4th Thursday
Tuesday on or before ® Saturday on or before ® — . . .
Tuesday on or before ® « . . . Frank E. Cleland 2d and 4th Tuesday
Menry C. Willson. Michael Bauer, Jr. Ernest A. Farrow. Gabriel Anderson. Perry E. Miller. Charles A. Smith. Joseph H. Pluminer. George M. Johnston. Claude J. Wood. tCleveland Gress. Cecil 0 . Steele. Earl W. Green. James B. Hazlett. tWilliam H. McCoin. tJoseph L. Kirk.
2d and 4th Wednesday
1st and 3d Wednesday Thursday on or before ®
Winfield
Xenia
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Woodson
1st and 3d Wedne.sday
378
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Kingman
2d and 4th Wednesday
And two weeks thereafter.
Ulysess S. Mahood Thomas 0 . Ford
Laurence 0. Stanley. James E. Miller.
Leslie 0 . Phillips
Herbert R. Smith. George T. Brown. Roger C. Tompkins. James V. Stevens. George W. Riley. Ernest L. Johnson. David 0 . Watts.
•George H. Alibey
tJonathan M. Davi.s.
•George E. Wertz Jay T. Smith Charles W. Arend Selby H. Mohler
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MASTERS. i\'(>. *Postofflcc Addresses. 2—419 A r c h St. 3—1918 Piirallel Ave. 10—711 S p r u c e St. 17—1100 W a s h b u r n Ave. 4.';—Rt. No. 2. 4 7—R. F . D. No. 4, B r o n s o n . ni—532 W i l l o w Ave. .'54—R. F . D. No. 2, M e r r i a m . 56—Stiwell. I>7—Toronto. (58—2d. a n d O t t a w a . 85—R. No. 1, B a r n e s . 8G—234 So. T o p e k a Ave. 06—Bethel. 99—1140 So. M a r k e t St. 124—Arcadia. 136—Peru. 14 9—R. P . D. No. 3. 152—R. P . D. No. 2. 168—910 K a n s a s Ave. 179—Offerle. 2 2 1 - R . P . D., R y d a l . 224—R. P . D., P o m o n a . 225—1105 College Ave. 260—Medicine Lodge. 271—730 So. 14th St. 272—540 F r e e m a n Ave. 289—Deerfleld.
M ASTERS. 'Postoffice Addresses. No. 2 9 6 - - R . R. No. 3. 3 0 3 --Scottish Rite Temple. 3 1 2 -- S a n t a Fe. 3 1 8 -- S h a r o n Springs. 3 1 9 --Milton. , 3 2 2 - - 2 2 1 5 I j a w r e n c e Ave. 3 2 3 -- S a b e t h a . 3 3 3 - - 1 6 2 4 Stlnson. 3 3 5 -- A d m i r e . 3 3 7 -- R t . No. 2, Cliaso. 3 4 2 - —Hoosier. 3 4 7 -- D u a u o i n . • 3 5 3 - - R . R. No. 2. 3 6 1 --Lyons. 3 6 4 - - R . D. No. 9, W i c h i t a . 3 6 5 - - R t . No. 3, L e a v e n w o r t h . • 3 6 6 - —Edwardsvllle. 3 6 9 -- 1 0 4 1 M i n n e s o t a . 3 7 3 - - R . R. H a m l i n . 3 7 5 - - R t . No. 1. 385- —4145 W y o m i n g , K a n s a s City, Mo. 389- - A r g o n i a . 392- —Westmoreland. 402- —Carbondale. 404- —Wheeler. 408- —Franklin. 4 1 1 -- S e v e r y .
SECRETARIES. No. •\Postofflce Addresses. No. 2- - P . 0 . B o x 125. 963 - —Masonic T e m p l e . 99. 1 0 - - 4 2 0 D e l a w a r e St. 1581 6 - - B o x 86, K. S. A. C. 1711 7 -- 3 0 1 B . 10th S t 2251 8 - - P . 0 . Box, 324. 2714 5-- R t . No. 1. 2724 7-- R . F . D. No. 2, B r o n s o n . 30350- - R t . No. 6, T o p e k a . 3225 1 - —1400 T o p e k a Ave. 33360- - B o x 118. 3636 8 - - 8 1 1 K i o w a St. 3658 6 - - R o o m 312, U n i o n N a t i o n a l B a n k Bids. 36990-- 1 2 2 8 No. H a r r i s o n St. 413-
SECRETARIES. ^Postofflce Addresses. - R . F . D. No. 1, B e t h e l . - B o x 255. -524 L o r g r e n St. - B o x 553. -424 W o o d l a w n . - 2 1 9 No. 20th St. -Court House. -Scottish Rite Temple. -1629 So. 29th St. -35 No. H e n n i n g . -Hiawatha. . - 1 2 1 So. B r o a d w a y , L e a v e n worth. -3021 No. 22d. St. -Haggard.
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No. 9 lo8 63 114 303 308 335 161 282 69 357 118 109 224 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 262 104 32 305 234
Location. Lawrence. Atchison, Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmpre. Altamont. Alta Vista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. Scott City. Anthony. ElUs. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonia. Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axteli.
Barney 279 Dighton. Baxter 71 Baxter Springs. Beattie 259 Beattie. Belle Plaine 173 Belle Plaine. Belleville 129* Belleville. Benedict 403 Benedict. Benevolent..' 98 Abilene. Ben Hur 322 Kansas City. Bennington 180 Bennington. Beulah 291 Bunker Hill. Black Diamond. . . 274 Weir. Blue Hill 198 Lucas. Blue Rapids 169 Blue Rapids. Blue Valley 112 Irving. Boling 365 Boling . Bonner Springs. . . 3G0 Bonner Springs. Bourbon 268 Bronson. Brainerd 280 White Water. Brookville 209 Brookville. Buffalo 379 Buffalo. Burlington 66 Burlington. Burr Oak 178 Burr Oak. Burrton 1S2 Burrton. Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center.. : Charity Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Circleville Clay Center
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 119 137 73 20 134
Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marion. Hazel ton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Circleville. Clay Center.
Name. Clifton Climax Clinton Coats Codell Comanche Constellation Coolidge Corinthian Corner Stone Cosmos Council Grove. . . . Coyville Crescent Cuba Cyrus
No. 122 411 233 394 418 295 95 316 79 219 278 36 57 133 362 288
Location. Clifton. Climax. Burden. Coats. Codell. Cold water. Fredonia. Coolidge. Burlingame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyville. Arkansas City. Cuba. Hope.
Delavan Delaware Delia Delphian Delphos Delta Denison De Soto Devon Dexter Dingo Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
375 96 419 44 202 77 372 40 92 156 226 83 151 138 204 374
Delavan. White Church. Delia. Garnett. Delphos. Medicine Lodge. Denison. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwight.
Easton Edna Eldora Elkhart Ellinwood Ellsworth Emerald Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Equitv Erie. '. Euclid Eureka. . Excelsior
45 345 28 422 217 146 289 205 387 : 12 413 131 76 101 88 115
Easton. Edna. . Mapleton. Elkhart. Ellinwood. Ellsworth. Lakin. Eskridge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Fontana. Erie. Lyndon. Pleasanton. Uniontown.
Fargo Fanners Fidelity.. Formosa Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton.
300 Liberal. 166 Randolph. 106 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
194 251 05 235 183 361
Galena. Galva. Gardner. Leonardville. Gaylord. Geneseo.
1920-21.
GRAND
Name. Gilead Girard Glasco Glen Elder Godfrey Golden Rule Goodland Gove City Grainfield Grand View Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypsum City
N'o. 144 93 292 294 124 90 321 302 381 â&#x20AC;˘376 15 211 232 163 328
LODGE OF
Location. Yates Center. Girard. Glasco. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove. Grainfield. â&#x20AC;˘ Bucklin. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum.
Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Harveyville Haven Havensville Haviland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hiram Hoisington , Holton Holyrood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Huron
120 46 301 . 185 311 94 206 193 421 157 34 409 195 314 190398 Ill 216 35 296 68 331 42 343' " 89 155 352 326 348 327 406 72
Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenworth. Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. Harveyville. 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 Ida 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. CofTeyville. Potter. Pratt. Kincaid. Chanute. Leavenworth. Greensburg. Kirwin.
LaCrosse LaCygne Lafayette LaHarpe Lake Landmark Lane
330 61 16 325 50 218 339
LaCrosse. I-aCygne. Manhattan. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane.
St. John, lola.
695
KANSAS.
Narne. Larned Latham Lawrence Leavenworth Lebanon Lebo Lecompton Lenexa Lenora Leoti Lewis Lincoln Lindsborg Linwood Logan Long Island Longton Lotus Luray." Lyra
No. 167 401 6 2 221 152 420 135 181 340 220 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 153 256
Location. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandia. Lebo. Lecompton. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis. Lincoln. Lindsborg. Linwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey Macksville 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 MoUne Morland Morrill Morton Mound City Moundridge Mountain Slope... Mount Hope Mount Moriah Mount Vernon.... Mount Zion Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah Mystic Tie
48 371 196 87 342 370 245 353 91 393 58 383 41 172 260 400 22 108 236 126 255 281 242 143 269 267 414 373258 33 346 186 238 179 145 266 261 399 201 128 116 74
Effingham. Macksville. 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. Mohne. Morland. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Beloit. Nortonville. Mulberry. Mullinville. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
NaphtaU Narka Natoma Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton Nickerson Nine Mile Ninnescah Norcatur Norton
: 310 349 390 13 27 189 81 142 43 49 230 317 199
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. LeRpy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton. Nickerson. Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton.
696 Name. Norwich Oak Oak Hill Oakley Occidental Oketo Olathe Olive Olive Branch Onaga Oneida Orient Osage Valley Oskaloosa Ottawa Oxford Pacific •Palestine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker Parkerville Parsons Patmos Peace • Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar gtar Pottawatomie.... Powhattan....... Prairie Queen Preston Protection Prudence
PROCEEDINGS No. 319 287 334 253 207 25 19 350 212 188 323 51 24 14 18 165 29 127 23 37 290 341 168 117 97 243 416 184 385 187 367 130 52 363 176 283 384 100
Location. Norwich. Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomie. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Oxford. Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. PlainviUe. 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. RepubUc. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. Kansas City. Rosedale. Lyons. Russell.
Sabetha '. . Saffordville Salem Salina.... Saltville Samaria Santa Fe Saqui Scammon Scottsville Scranton Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severance........ Sharon Springs . . . Shawnee Signal Siloam
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 423. 39 313 417 54 141 225
Sabetha. Saffordville. Esbon. SaUna. Barnard. Wilson. Sublette. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsville. Scranton. Sedgwick. Sjlden. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs. Shawnee. Osage City. Topeka.
OF
February,
THE
Name. Sincerity Smith ton Soldier Solomon City Spearville Spivey Spring Hill St. Bernard Saint Francis St. John's St. Thomas Stafford Sterling Stohrville '... Sumner Summerfield Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrian Tyro Union Unity Urbana Valley Center Valley Falls Vermillion Vesper. Virginia Vulcan Wakarusa .... Wa-Keeney Wakefield Waldron Wallace Walnut City Walnut Valley Wamego Washington Wathena Waverly Webb Wellington Wellsville Western Star Westmoreland.... Wetmore White City White Cloud Whiting Wichita Wilmore Wilsey Windom Winfield . Woodson Wyandotte Xenia Zenda Zeredatha
No. 214 1 240 105 388 347 56 222 404 113 306 252 171 368 203 354 86 85 359 391 309 237 149 17 30 55 358 82 213 246 386 7 273 239 364 21 320 136 315 229 402 148 396 377 318 215 191 75 5 64 244 275 150 356 174 257 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 276 110 121 3 47 378 SO
Location. Simpson. Highland. Soldier. Solomon. Spearville. Spivey. Spring Hill. Dodge City. Saint Francis. Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Sterling. Bluff City. Caldwell. Summerfield. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse. McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. Garden City. Tyro. Junction City. Clearwater. Urbana. Valley Center. VaUey Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. •Savonburg. Walnut. 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. Zenda. Cottonwood Fallp.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
697
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County.
Allen
Location. Humboldt lola Laliarpe Moran Savonburg
Name.
lola
-No.
29 38 325 245 315 212 44 211 338 305
Westohalia
5 158 48 72 4 116
Delta
263 278 260 77 217 15 331 268 92
s
Eldora
210 108 216 28 124 115 47 185 35 326
'373 363 159 74 151 97 401 223 30 280
Saffordville
80 395
Olive
355 350 136 71
' 100 194 351 274
Saint Francis
404
698
.
PROCEEDINGS
LIST OF LODGES BY
County.
February,
OF THE
COUNTIES—Continued.
Location.
Name.
No.
Clark.
Ashland
Ashland
277
Clay..
Clay Center. Clifton Green Oak Hill Wakefield. . .
Clay Center. Clifton Highland.. . . Oak Hill Wakefield. . .
134 122 296 334 39G
Cloud.
Clyde Concordia. . Glasco Jamestown. Milton vale.
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.. . . Wiafield
Crescent. . . Clinton. . . . Dexter Maple City. Winfield
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. . . Kansas Cyrus Solomon City.
98 307 288 105
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... Lecompton.
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia Lecompton...
23 83 6 9 420
Edwards.
Kinsley. Lewis...
Mt. Moriah... Lewis
179 220
Elk
Elk Falls Grenola. Howard. Longton. Moline..
Meridian Canopy .*. Hope. . . . Lon§;ton.. Mobne—
126 248 155 26 267
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
699
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Locatu
Name.
No.
Ellis
Ellis., Hays.
Apollo. Hays. .
297 195
Ellsworth
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
Franklin.
Lane 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. IMorland. .
Millbrook. Morland. .
281 414
Gray;
Cimarron. Ensign.. .
Preston. Ensign. .
283 413
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.
316 309
Harper
Anthony. . Attica Bluff City. Freeport. . Harper.. ,, Waldron. .
Coolidge. . Syracuse. . 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. . .
Sublette. .
Santa F e .
312
Hodgeman
Jetmore.
Alpha
282
Jackson
Circleville. Delia Denison. . . Helton Hoyt Mayetta. . Netawaka. Soldier Whiting...
Circleville. Delia Denison... Hoitoa Hoyt Mayetta. . Polar Star. Soldier Whiting...
20 419 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
700
PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
• LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Jefferson.
Meriden Nortonville Oskaloosa McLouth Valley Falls Winchester Perry
Meriden Mt. Zion Oskaloosa. . . . Lyra Valley Falls... Jefferson. . . . . Perry
236 266 14 256 21 84 415
Jewell.
Burr Oak Esbon Formoso Jewell Mankato Randall
Burr Oak Salem FormosD Jewell Mankato Randall
178 228 336 11 87 304
De Soto Edgerton........ Gardner.. ." Lenexa Olathe Shawnee ". Spring Hill
De Soto Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill. . .
40 127 65 135 19 54 56
\^ Johnson.
\
-.
Kearny. .
Lakin. . . . ,
Emerald
289
Kingman.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda
Ninnescah.... Norwich Spivey Zenda '...
230 319 347 378
Kiowa.
Greensburg Haviland MulUnville
Kiowa Haviland MulUnville. . .
293 409 399
Labette.
Altamont........ Chetopa -... Edna Mound Valley. . . Oswego Parsons
Altamont Chetopa Edna Landmark Adams Parsons
69 73 345 218 63 117
Lane
Dighton
Barney..
279
Leavenworth.
BoUng Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoxie.., .\ .
Boling Easton Hancock Nine Mile. . . . Leavenworth.. King Solomon Hiram Linwood Henri
365 45 311 49 2 10 68 241 190
Lincoln.
Barnard Lincoln Sylvan G r o v e . . ' . .
Saltyille Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
59 154 359
Linn.
Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotus La C y g n e . . . . Mound City. . Parker Eureka
286 61 33 341
Logan.
Oakley
Oakley
Lyon..
Allen Americus Emporia Hartford
Allen Americus Emporia Hartford
.
88 253 335 109 12 193
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
701
KANSAS.
LIST OF-LTODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. Location.
County.
No.
Marion.
Florence Marion Peabody
Advance Center Halcyon
114 14r 120
Marshall.
Axtell Beattie Blue Rapids. . Frankfort. . . . Irving Maryaville.... Oketo Summerfield. . Vermillion.... Waterville....
Axtell Beattie Blue Rapids, . Frankfort.... Blue Valley... Marys ville Oketo Summerfield. . Vermillion.... Sutton
234 259 1G9 67 112 91 25 354 320 85
MoPheraon.
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 Louiaburg.... Osawatomie. . Paola
Webb Plains Equity Peace Osage Valley.. Paola
275 367
Mitchell.
Beloit Cawker C i t y . . Glen Elder. . . Simpson Scottsville. . . .
145 126 294 214 249
Montgomery.
Caney Cherryvale. . . Coff eyville Elk City Independence. Tyro
Mt. Vernon... Cawker City.. Glen Elder. . . Sincerity Scottsville.... Caney Cherryvale. . . Keystone Carson Fortitude Tyro
Morris.
Council Grove Delavan Dwight. Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilaey
Council Grove Delavan Dwight Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilsey
36 375 374 168 380 382
Morton ..
Elkhart
Elkhart
'. .
422
Nemaha.
Centralia Coming Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
Home Nemaha Oneida Sabetha Seneca : Wetmore. ..).
89 13 323 162 39 53
Thayer Urbana
Cedar ICing D a v i d . . . Erie Thayer Urbana
103 416 76 149 239
Neas...
Ness City
Walnut Valley
191
Norton
Ahnena Lenora Norton
NaphtaU Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Miami.
Neoaho.
Chanute Chanute
Erie
."".
'...
131 243 24 37
324 137 102 132 107 386
PROCEEDINGS
702
OF THE
February,
LiiST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. No.
Location.
County.
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
Alton Downs Natoma Osborne
:
Occidental.. .. Downs Natoma Saqui
207 204 390 160
Ottawa
Bennington.. . Delphos.. .. . . Minneapolis. .
Bennington... Delphos. .. . .. Minneapolis. .
180 202 143
Pawnee
Larned
Larned
167
Phillips
Kirwin Logan Long Island. . PhilUpsburg. .
Kirwin Logan Long Island. . PhilUpsburg. .
175 264 231 184
Pottawatomie
Emmett Fostoria Havensville.. . Onaga St. Marys. . . . Wamego Westmoreland
Emmett Fostoria Havensville... Onaga Pottawatomie. Wamegp Westmoreland
387 392 34 188 52 75 257
Pratt. .
Coats Pratt Preston
Coats Kilwinning. . . Rob Morris...
394 265 332
Rawlins
Atwood McDonald..._. Arlington Haven Hutchinson... Nickerson, . . . Sylvia Turon
Atwood McDonald Cable Friendship Reno Nickerson.... Sylvia Turon
164 383
Republic.
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Republic Scandia
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Republic Lebanon
Rice.
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Little River... Lyons Sterling
Alden .^. Chase .". Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone. Royal Sterling
308 247 337 361 219 192 171
Rilev.
Lftonftrdvillft; Manhattan... Randolph.... Riley
Garfield Lafayette Farmers Ashlar
"l6 166 344
Osage.
Osborne
Reno..
,
299 208 140 43 391 358 129 '362 128 349 123 221
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
703
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
Rooks.
Plainville Stockton. ." Codell
Rush.
No. 290 189 418
LaCrosse McCracken Rush Center. . . .
Paradise Newahcuba.. Codell LaCrosse.... McCracken.. Walnut City.
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 H o p e . . . . Valley Center... Wichita Wichita Wichita
Morton Unity Mount Hope. Valley Center Sunflower. . . Wichita Albert Pike..
258 273 238 364 86 99 303
330 58 215
Seward...
Liberal
Fargo
300
Shawnee.
Auburn Dover Rossville Silver Lake Topeka Topeka Topeka (North) Topeka Wakarusa. . . . . . .
Auburn Dover. Hesperian... Lake Topeka Orient Golden Rule. Siloam Wakarusa. . . ,
32 138 111 50 17 51 90 225 402
Sheridan
Hoxie
Hoxie
Selden
Selden
348 423
Goodland
Goodland....
Gaylord Kensington Lebanon Smith Center. . . Macksville Stafford St. John
Sherman Smith...
321 183 405 287 174
Stevens.
Hugoton
Gaylord Kensington.. . Oak Western Star. Macksville Stafford Ionic Hugoton
Sumner,
Argonia Belle Plaine Caldwell Conway Springs. Milan Mulvane Oxford South Haven. . . Wellington
Argonia Belle Plaine.. Sumner Mistletoe Milan Mulvane Oxford Haven Wellington. . .
285 173 203 269 265 201 165 157 150
Stafford.
371 252 254 406
Thomas.
Colby
St. T h o m a s . . .
305
Trego...
Wa-Keeney
Wa-Keeney...
148
704
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
L I S T OP LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concluded. County. _
Location.
Maple Hill
Name.
Maple Hill
No. 161 357 205 421 370 318 417 232 226 170 104 340
Buffalo
Gilead
Roger E. Sherman
118 403 379 57 95 94 81 82 121 144 366 3 271 272 322 369 385 333 96
DEFUNCT LODGES. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED. Location.
County.
Coffey
Name.
Burlington
Leavenworth.,..
Disp. Issued.
Disp. ReVd.
1863
1866
1857 Denver
Leavenworth Douglaa Friendship Pottawatomie... Wheaton
Remarks. [Master reported that no meetings had been held, and owing to j absence of members, and need of suitable room, dispensation was [returned.
1859
1860
1860
1899 Leavenworth Lecompton
Disp. Ret^k'd.
[Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a statement {that owing to the'lodge being located so near Auraria Lodge, it M
1900
1868 1857 • 1878 1884 - 1868 1885 1896 1903
(No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned to the \Grand Master.
1868 1858 1870
1881 1884 1887 1898 1904
§ O
to C)
o •n
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.)
>•
Location.
County.
No.
Narne. Americus
•.. ..
Chartered.
Feb. Feb, Oct. Oct.
18, 16, 18, 16,
1891 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 1859 Oct. 14. 1861 1800 Oct. 21. 1863
37 Oct. 16, 1861
Bluff City
9 Oct. 19, 1857 Bluff City
Charter Revoked.
Remarks.
>. to
62 Oct. 15, 1867 Oct. 21, 1869 253 285 26 30
Big Springs
Charter Surrendered.
337 Feb. 18, 1891 313 Feb. 20, 1889
/Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge \No. 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
(Dropped from roll account organizaUion Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. fDisp. issued as Big Springs Lodge, but Oct. 16, 1867 Inamc afterwards changed to Shawnee. /Consolidated w i t h Westmoreland \Lodge No. 257, May 18, 1894. Feb. 18. 1897
o
o
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Continued. Location. Bluff City. Bucklin. . . Cato Cedar Vale. . Cedar Vale. . ClifToril Clinton Kdwardsvillc. Emporia.... Enterprise...
Name.
County. Harper Ford Crawford.... Chautauqua. Chautauqua. Butler Douglas Wyandotte. . . Breckenridge. IDiekinson. . . .
Elk City. .
Bluff C i t y . . Bucklin.... Cato Cedar Vale. Myrtle Whitewater. Ashlar Composite.. Emporia. . . Enterprise..
No. 325 325 153 164 164 148 87 152 12 353
Chartered. Feb. 17, Feb. 19, Oct. 22, Oct. .18. Feb. 18, Oct. 21, Oct. 20, Oct: 22, Oct. IS, Feb. 21,
Oct. 16, 1860 67 Oct. 20, ISOS 301 Feb. 15, 1888
Marshall. Harper.. .
Frankfort. . Lily
Fort Seott...
liourbon.
Rising Sun.
4G Oct. 17,
Fort Gibson.
Alpha
122 Oct.. 16, 1872
Washington.. Brown Leavenworth. Republic
Golden City Star Triune..... High Prairie Ida :.
34 69 216 25 170
Indianola.
Shawnee. . . .
Indianola...
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Calvary. . . .
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Landmark..
'rfconipton. .,
Douglas
Lecompton.
1860 1882 1883 1859 1876
Remarks.
1903/Charter issued direct by Grand Lodge \February 17, 1898. /Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge No. \124, March 26, 1894. /Consolidated with Halcyon Lodge No. \120, Oct. IS, 1870. 1879 1863 1910
SJ
O
(
Records fail to show county in which Oct. 21, 1803 lodge was located, but supposed to be in .Jackson. Oct. IS, 1870 /Consolidated with Bluff City Lodge INo. 313, June 18, 1892. Consolidated with Bourbon Lodge No. 8, and name changed to Rising Sun • Lodge No. 8. Dropped from roll account organiza,tion Grand Lodge Ind. Ter. in 1878. /Dropped from roll account organiza\tion Grand Lodge Colorado in 1862.
iso;
Golden City. Hanover. . . . Hiawatha. . . High Prairie. Ida
Oct. 10, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, Oct. 18, Oct. 18,
Charter Revoked.
I^eb. 19, 1898 1890 Sept. 21, 1890 1874 1876 . 18S3 1880 Jan. 17, 1894 1874 1870 Mar. 22, 1879 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 21, 1858 1894 Feb. 10,
Elk Creek. .
Frankfort. Freeport. .
Charter Surrendered.
May Dec. Dec. Dec.
9, 17, 17, 17,
1919 1883 1892 1881
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CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Concluded. Location.
County.
Linn Twin Falls Valley Center... ,
Walton
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Name.
No.
Chartered.
' Tecumseh 15 Oct. Dick Rees 59 Oct. Blooming Grove . . 41 Oct. 181 Oct. Olive Ark 243 Feb. 43 Dec. Walton 323 Feb. Winfield 58 Feb.
Charter Surrendered,
18, 1858 Oct. 17, 1867 Jan. 21, 1863IJec. 16, 1879 19, 1885Jon. 20, 1864 19, 1890 Aug. 20, 1889
Charter Revoked,
CX3
Remarks,
21, 1874 6, 1887 10, 1905 Feb. 18, 1885 24, 1902 1 Dropped from roll account organiza\tion Grand Lodge of Montana in 1866. 5, 1895 JConsol.with Adelphi Lodgo No. 110, \ F e b . 19,1903.08 Winfield Lodge No. 110.
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GRAND
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OF KANSAS.
709
GRAND LODGES IN CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE
Arkansas California
FAY HEMPSTEAD JOHN WHICHER
Connecticut
GEORGE A. KIES
Delaware
JOHN F . ROBINSON
Montgomery. Tucson.
Little Rock. . . . . . . : . San Francisco. Hartford. \ ^\?;.,-^°.^ ^^^^'
Districtof Columbia. ARVINE W.JOHNSTON. . . .:
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Wilmington. Washington.
Florida... Georgia Idaho
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F . BAKER GEORGE E . K N E P P E R
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise.
Illinois
ISAAC CUTTER
Camp Point.
Indiana
WILLIAM H . SWINTZ
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
Grand Rapids.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire
JOHN FISHEL OLIVER L E E MCKAY JOHN R . PARSON CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR FRANCIS E . WHITE EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH HARRY M . CHENEY
St. Paul. Meridian. St. Louis. Helena. Omaha. Reno. Concord.
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New Jersey
Ta..,^ n ,r,o„^
1 143 E. State St.,
ISAAC CHERRY
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Trenton.
New Mexico
ALPHEUS A. KEEN
New York
ROBERT J. KBNWORTHY
North Carolina North Dakota
WILLIAM W . WILLSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL
Ohio
JACOB H . BROMWELL
Cincinnati.
Oklahoma
WM. M . ANDERSON
Oklahoma.
Oregon Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
.JAMES F . ROBINSON JOHN A. PERRY
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS O. FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGRBW
Albuquerque.
\ ^^^""'^ ^f"A., ( New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
Portland. Philadelphia.
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
710
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Tennessee Texas.
STITH M . CAIN WILLIAM B . PEARSON
Nashville. Waco.
Utah
FREEMAN A. MCCARTY
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia Washington
HENRY H . ROSS CHARLES A. NBSBITT HORACE WALTER TYLER
Buriington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia...... .JOHN M . COLLINS. Wisconsin WM. W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Casper.
Alberta British Columbia
S. Y. TAYLOR W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH
Calgary. New Westminster.
Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Hamilton.
Chile
MANUEL GUZMAN MATURANA| Camilla 2867,
( Costa Rica, C. A.. . JOSE FABIO GARNIER
( Cuba
FELIX V. PREVAL
England
P. COLVILLE SMITH
Ireland Manitoba
! H. E. FLAVELLE
Havana.
Winnipeg. \ ^\2'
I New Brunswick
^°^ ^^^'^'
San Jose.
\ Freemason Hall, ( London. ] F^eeniason Hall, ( Dublin.
JAMES A. OVAS
Mexico(York G.-.L.-.)CASSIUS C . SHANKS .'
Santiago.
\ ^'P'
J. TWINING HARTT
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Mexico City. St. John.
New South Wales. . ARTHUR H . BRAY
Sydney.
New Zeland
Dunediii.
Nova Scotia Peru
MALCOLM NICCOL.
JAMES J. JONES. .
Halifax.
..MANUEL PEREZ ROSAS
Philippine Islands.'. NEWTON C. COMFORT . Prince Edward Isl.. E. T. CARBO.NELL Puerto Rico JosE G. TORRES
Lima.
l^'P/ ^.'^^ ^^^' I Manila. Charlottetown. San Juan.
Quebec.'
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON . . . . $ ^ • , ? ' ^ " ^ f ^ ^ ^ '
Queensland
CHARLES H . HARLEY
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J. SANCHEZ W. B. TATE. .
Scotland
DAVID REID
Edinburgh.
South Australia
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER
Adelaide.
Tasmania Victoria
JOHN HAMILTON CHARLES JAMES BARROW
Hobart. Melbourne.
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Western Australia... J. D. STEVENSON.,
Montreal.
' . . .Brisbane.
San Salvador. Regina.
Perth.
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
711
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia
.R.-.W.- JOHN PHILIP MELVIN. .. Tuscaloosa. Calgary. .R.-.W.- S. J. BL.4IR Douglas. .M.-.W, '.JAMES H.BARRETT Camden. R.-.W. LOUIS BAUERLEIN R.-.W. ANDREW M . CREERY. . Vancouver. Santiago, Chile . R.'.W.'.MAXIMIANO-FLORES. . Casilla2895. . System not recognized. California. . . .R.-.W. .W. G. REID Hamilton. Canada .R.-.W.- .WILLIAM H . SANFORD. .. Denver. Colorado.... .R.-.W.- .ISAIAH BAKER, JR Hartford. Connecticut. . R.-.W.- .ADOLFO CANAS Costa Rica. . San Jose. .R.-.W.- .FELIX V. PREVAL. . . . .Havana. Cuba .M.-.W.- .A. VICTOR HUGHES .. .Wilmington. Delaware District of Columbia. M.'.W.".'T . J O H N NEWTON. . .. \ Washington, Masonic Temple. England. . . Florida.... ..R.-.W.-.HARRYB. MINIUM. . . . Jacksonville. Georgia.... . .R.-.W.-.P. T. MCCUTCHEN... . Franklin. Idaho .. M.-.W.-.SHERMAN M . COFFIN. . . Boise City. .. M.-.W.-.GEORGE M . MOULTON. . Chicago. Illinois . . M.-.W.-.WILLIAM RIDLEY Corydon. Indiana . .. Iowa .System not recognized. . R.-.W.-.RICHARD WALSH Ireland Dublin. Kentucky. . . System not recognized. Louisiana.... . . R.-.W.-.HENRY S. WESTON . . . . . Shreveport. . . R . - . W . - . A R C H I E L . T A L B O T . . . . Lewiston. Maine . . R.-.W.-.JABEZ MILLER Manitoba.... Winnipeg. Maryland.... . .R.-.W.-.JACOB ROHRBACK Frederick. Massachusetts .. System not recognized. Mexico (YorkG .)R.-.W.-.GEORGE G. BERGMAN. . Mexico City. Michigan... . R.-.W.-.WM. H . GALLAGHER . 1712 F"ifth Ave., Bay City. Minnesota.. .M.-.W.-.CALVIN L . BROWN. . . . St. Paul. . Mississippi. Houston. .R.-.W.-.ELLIOT PARKER Missouri. . . .M.-.W.-.WILLIAM F . K U H N . . . . Kansas City. Montana. . . . M.-.W.-.ROBERT J. HATHAWAY'. Glendive. Nebraska. . . Hastings, .R.-.W.-.HENRY H . H E I L E R Nevada.... .R.-.W.-.CHARLES A. THOMPSON .•f'ioche. New Brunswick . R.-.W.- .HARRY H . WOODWORTH Sackville. New Hampshire .R.-.W.-.MILLARD F . YOUNG. . . , Littleton. 49 Prospect St., New Jersey .R.-.W.-.ARTHUR POTTERTON.• \ Jersey City.
712
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
System not recognized. New Mexico . . . New South Wales.. .R.'.W.'.ALFRED J. BURBIDGE . . . . Sydney. Petersburg. ...R.'.W.'. SIDNEY MORSE New York New Zealand. . . ...R.'.W.'. FREDERIC C . B . BISHOP . . Christchurch. .Chapel Hill. North Carolina. ...R.'.W.'. M. C. S. NOBLES Churchs Ferry. North Dakota. . ...R.'.W.'. HANS A. M O E Halifax. Nova Scotia.... ...R.'.W.'. JOHN G . MITCHELL Uhrichs/ille. ...R.'.W.'. W. H. STOUTT Ohio Tecumseh. ...M.'.W.' .SHERMAN P. LARSH Oklahoma Portland. R.'.W.'. WALTER O . HAINES Oregon System not recognized. Pennsylvania Philippine Island 3 . . . R.'.W.'.WILLIAM H . TAYLOR. . . Manila. Prince Edward Is 1...R.'.W.'.WILLIAM G . MCDONALD . . Montague. Puerto Rico. . . . ...R.'.W.'. FEDERICO VALIT-SPINOSA .San Juan. Quebec. M.'.W.' .EDWARD A. EVANS Quebec Brisbane. Queensland ...R.'.W.'. JAMES C . R O B E R T S Providence. Rhode Island. .. -'...R.'.W.'. JOHN R . D E N N I S . ...R.'.W.'. CARLOS D'AUBUISSON . . . San Salvador. Salvador Prince Albert. Saskatchewan .. ...R.'.W.'. GARNET COOMBS Wellside, Falkirk. ...R.'.W.'. WILLIAM BLACK Scotland Adelaide. South Australia. ...R.'.W.'. A. E. GiFFORD South Carolina.. .. ..R.'.W.'. ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS . . . Charleston. Castlewood. South Dakota. . ...R.'.W.'. JAMES B . VAUGHN R.'.W.'. P. T. RUTT Tasmania Tennessee , ...R.'.W.'. HALLUM W.GOODLOE. . . .Nashville. Jefferson. ...M.'.W.' .WILLIAM CLARK Texas ...M.'.W.' .ARTHUR C. WHERRY. .. .Salt Lake City. Utah Burlington. ...M.'.W.' .HENRY H . ROSS Verrriont H 8 Elizabeth St., ...R.'.W.'. JAMES EVANS Victoria L Melbourne. ...R.'.W.'. HENRY M . BOYKIN. . . . .Richmond. Virginia Washington. . . . ...R.'.W.'. WALTER J. THOMPSON. . .Tacoma. J-^esley Manse, Western Australi i...R.'.W.'. FRED S. FINCH I Collie. West Virginia... ...M.'.W.' .JOHN M . COLLINS Charleston. â&#x20AC;¢ Wisconsin ...M.'.W.' .DAVID HARLOWE Milwaukee. System not recognized. Wyoming
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
713
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
LODGES
Alabama .
W^â&#x20AC;¢.JoHN M. KINKEL
Topeka.
Alberta Arkansas Arizona
W.".GEORGE D . ADAMS W.'.CLAYTON LEHMAN W.'.W. AMER BURNETT
Salina. Newton. Oberlin.
W.'.AARON H . CONNETT
Great Bend. ,
British Columbia California Canada Chile Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica
Cuba
M . ' . W . ' . W M . E A S T O N HUTCHISON. . Garden City. W.'.HUBERT H . HIJBBAKD . . .Galena. W.'.GEORGE GETTY Syracuse. W.'.LAUREN D . RIGG Leon. M.'.W.'.THOMAS L . BOND Salina. W.'.CHARLES N . FOWLER. . . Salina.
W.'.JoHN D. GORBUTT
Holton.
Delaware W.'.ELMER S. NANCE ..Oswego. District of Columbia.M.'.W.'.EDW. W . WELLINGTON. . .Ellsworth. England R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Florida W.'.ELMER F . STRAIN Topeka. Georgia W.'.HARRY E . BEST Manhattan. Idaho W . ' . W M . G . KELLEY Horton. Illinois R.'.W.'.RICHARD E . BIRD Wichita. Indiana W.'.WILLIAM H . TESTER Coffeyville. Ireland M.'.W.'.OWEN J. WOOD , . Topeka. Louisiana . . . . W.'.HOMER T . HARDEN Wichita. Maine M.'.W.'.HUGH P. FARRELLY Chanute. Manitoba R.'.W.'.JOHN A. FBRRELL Sedan. Maryland W.'.MOSES H . COLE Harper.
Massachusetts System not recognized. Mexico (York G.'.L.'.)R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Michigan W.'.GEORGE T.MoHRBACHER.Marysville. Minnesota W.'.EzRA B. FULLER Ft. Leavenw'th. Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada. New Brunswick
W.'.JOHN C . ELY .Newton. M.'.W.'.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. . Newton. W.'.EDWIN H . VARNUM Lawrence. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM I. STUART Hiawatha. W.'.ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. .Wichita. W.".HARRY E . PEACH Emporia.
New Hampshire
W.'.A. SIDNEY CHASE
Ellsworth.
New Jersey
W.'.JOHN M . PLEASANT
El Dorado.
New Mexico New South Wales New York. New Zealand North Carolina
North Dakota
System not recognized. W.'.HERBERT E . JENKINS M.'.W.'.MAURICE L . STONE W.'.FRANK E . DAVIS M.'.W.'.ALEX. A. SHARP
Seneca. Wamego. Atchison. Topeka.
W.'.BRUCE GRIFFITH
Wichita.
714
Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
R . ' . W . ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH W.'.JosEPH D. FELL M.'.W.'.CHARLES E . LOBDELL W.'.CHARLEY B . ERSKINE
February,
Galena. Concordia. Great Bend. Cimarron.
Pennsylvania Philippine Islands. Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec Queensland
System not recognized. W.".FRANCIS S . BLAYNEY. . . .Abilene. W.'.J. HARRY BARLEY Washington. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM L . BURDICK. . . .Lawrence. .W.'.CHARLES W . MILLER, SR.Hays. M.'.W.'.ELRICK C . COLE Great Bend.
Rhode Island
R . ' . W . ' . W M . FRANK MARCH
Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas
W.'.EDWARD W . WAYNANT. . .Leavenworth. W.".HARVEY 0 . DAVIS Anthony. W.'.RICHARD W . EVANS Dodge City. W.'.ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. .Kansas City. W.'.CHARLES A. LOUCKS Lakin. M.'.W.'.BEN S. PAULEN Fredonia. W.'.EARL B . HOPPER Ness City. M.'.W.'.GILES H. LAMB Yates Center.
Utah
Lawrence.
W.'.HARVEY C . LIVERMORE . . Olathe.
Vermont.
M . ' . W . ' . H E N R Y F . MASON
Garden City.
Victoria Virginia
.W.'.ALPRED A. RODGBRS M.'.W.'.CHARLES J WEBB
Topeka. Topeka.
Washington .W.'.STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. Western Australia.. .M.'.W.'.THOMAS G . FITCH Wichita. West Virginia â&#x20AC;¢ . . . W.'.JoHN W. NEILSON Concordia. Wisconsin M.'.W.'.MARION K . BRUNDAGE. . .Russell. Wyoming System not recognized.
APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 1920. (1) FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, Grand Chaplain; (2) RICHARD E. BIRD. Grand S nior Deacon; (3) CLAYTON LEHMAN, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, Grand Marshal; (5) Gr,IcK FOCKELE, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) JOSEPH E. McMuLLEN, Grand Senior Steward; (7) COLMAN SWOPE, (no piclure) Grand .Tunior Steward; (8) HOM Ell T . HARnEN , Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. AMEll RIIIINE'M', Grand Tyl e r.
BIO.GRAPHICAL SKETCH —OF—
M.-. W.-. HUGH P. FARRELLY, GRAND MASTER OF MASONS OF KANSAS, MARCH 18, 1920, TO FEBRUARY 17, 1921. BY M . ' . W . ' . GILES H. LAMB.
M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY is of Irish parentage on his
father's side and of Virginia stock on the side of his mother. The father came to America from Ireland a t the age of twenty, and engaged for a number of years as a contractor in the building of canals and railroads. In the eai'ly 50's the family settled on a farm in Green County, Illinois. Here the father died August 26, 1858, six days later, September 2nd, HUGH was born and raised on the family homestead, doing such farm work as came to the lot of the boys of his time. He attended the common schools in the winter months, and later graduated from the Greenfield High School. achool teaching at tnat time lurnisnea aoout tne oniy sLepprng -,J
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In 1885 he
passed the regular examination before the Supreme Court of Illinois and was admitted to the bar. In October, 1887 he came to Chanute, Kansas, and opened his office for the practice of law. This place has been his home ever since. He early took front rank at the Neosho County bar, and his practice soon spread to the sux'rounding counties. On. June 2, 1885, he was married to Miss ELA F . ROBINSON of Carrollton, Illinois. To this union two children were born, MABEL and MINNIE, both of whom died in infancy. Brother FARRELLY and his wife are both prominent members of the Methodist church at Chanute, and are always ready to assist in every good work. Mrs. FARRELLY is not a woman given to display or prominence in public affairs, but in all that a true wife can do, she has stood by and encouraged her husband, and in many dark hours of their struggles in early life, her's has been the unseen but guiding hand. In politics Brother FARRELLY is a Democrat and in this line,
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OF THE
February,
as in the practice of his profession, he has always been fearless and aggressive, but never intolerant or offensive. In 1890 he was elected County Attorney of Neosho County, and served two terms. In 1896 he was. elected State Senator for the district composed of Wilson and Neosho Counties. His services in the Senate were of a high order', and free from partisan bias. On the floor of the Senate he was a logical and forceful debator. Brother FAKRELLY has filled many positions of honor and trust, but the three in which his unfailing devotion to the spirit of brotherly love, firmness and kindness, stands out most pi'ominent, are his sei'vices to his community as county attorney, his splendid record as State Senator and his services to the Craft as Grand Master. These we think entitle him to say to the recording angel: "Write me as one who loved his fellow man." MASONIC RECORD. LODGE:
CEDAR LODGE NO. 103, Chanute, Kansas :
Initiated, March 23, 1895. Passed, April 27, 1895. Raised, May 25, 1895. Junior Warden, 189.6. Senior Warden, 1897. Master, 1898, 1899. GRAND LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 191G. Grand Junior Warden, 1917. Grand Senior Warden, 1918. Deputy Grand Master, 1919. Grand Master, 1920. Comviittee
Service.
Committee on Jurisprudence: Member, 1901, 1914; Chairman, 1915. Committee on Necrology: Chairman, 1913. CHAPTER.
CHANUTE CHAPTER No. 21, Chanute, K a n s a s :
Mark Master, April 25, 1899. Past Master, May 23, 1899. Most Excellent Mdster, June 13, 1899. Royal Arch, June 27, 1899. Dimitted, June 28, 1917.
1920-21.
GRAND
'
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Captain of the Host, 1900. King, 1901, 1902. High Priest, 1903. Royal Arch Captain, 1904. Principal Sojourner, 1905. Royal Arch Captain, 1908. Treasurer, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913. COMMANDERY.
TEMPLE COMMANDERY NO. 44, Chanute, Kansas:
Red Cross, December 11, 1903. Knights Templar, December 18, 1903. Knights of Malta, February 2, 1904. Dimitted, June 19, 1917. Junior Warden, 1904. Warder, 1906. Sword Bearer, 1909. Captain General, 1911. SCOTTISH R I T E :
Member of Caswell Consistory No. 2, Kansas City, Kansas.
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3n iWemoriam. ^acret to tf)e iWemorp of 0m pelobeJj Beab tuitfjin tfjisi Sfurisitrictiott.
Beatfjs; Buring gear 1920. SmltUton No. J.—Arch K. Bruner, Apr. 3 ; William L. Rau, Nov. 23. Leavcnioorth No. 2.—Janes W. Studdard, Aug. 30 ; Sigmund Simmonds, Nov. 17 ; Daniel Storrs, Dec. 13. Wyandotte No. 3.—Chris Nelson, Jan. 16; James P. Sammis, Feb. 6 ; Martin L,. Fleck, Feb. 7 ; George Bergquist, Feb. 15 ; F r a n k Crum, June 19 ; Burrell F. Peacock, July 5 ; John M. Conaty, Sept. 4 ; Sterling F. Glidden, June 20 ; Leonard Hermanson, .June 2 / ; Henry M. Lasher, Dec. 5 ; Joseph Nevaril, May 15 ; Charles H. Tyler, Mar. 15 ; James P. J. Wiles, Apr. 20 ; Albert C. Coseley, Oct. 29. Washington No. .5.—Fred C. Lord, Aug. 22 ; George W. Pennell, Feb. 25 ; Owen E. Seip, June 16 ; William Welch, Sept. 29. Laiorence No. fi.—Charles H. Angevine, Apr. 11 ; Robert L. Gilbert, June 9 ; William E. Higgins, May 13. Union No. 7.—Frederick J. Benton, Jan. 11 ; Joseph C. Corlett, Feb. 15; Vassar W. Durbon, Mar. 18; Charles P. Fogelstrom, Feb. 16 ; Joseph Parrish, Sept. 20 ; Bernard W^ilson, Nov. 25. Rising Sitn No. 8.—Claude K. Harmon, Jan. 21 ; Aaron B. Aronson, May 1 ; Curtis G. Peck, Sept. 24 ; H a r r y W. Hugnes, Nov. 30. King Solomon No. 10.—Henry Mussett, Mar. 23 ; Carl P. Smithy Aug. 15 ; William H. Gunther, Dec. 5 ; John Willcott, Jjec. a. .IKII;KII
Nn. II.—Calvin
R. E l y . Oct. 7.
Eiiiq)oria No. 12.—John J. Atherton, Sept. 15; Edward P. Bruner, Feb. 4 ; Duncan Campbell, June 16, 1919 ; Howard Dunlap, Jan. 26 ; Charles Harris, Jan. 28 ; Arthur O. Hugnes, Apr. 9 ; Samuel R. Hall, June 19 ; Albert G. Lakin, July 1.7 ; Perry B. Maxson, Jan. 7 ; F r a n k E. Raymond, Jan. 13 ; William H. Thomas, Oct. 6 ; Israel N. Wells, May 4. Nemaha No. i:S—Adolphus A. Schoofiover, May 14 ; Delbert C. Smith, Feb. 15. ; Oskaloosa No. i^/.—^Frank J. Buck, Apr. 26 ; Henry D. Macomoer, Nov. 12. Great Bend No. IS.—Alfred L. Sellers, Jan. 12 ; Adam E. Focht, Jan. 8 ; Frank A'ernon Russell, June 6 ; Mengo Best, July 30; Alfred Miller, Nov. 14.. Lafayette No. 1(1.—George W. Earl, July 18; Edward H. Greeley, Jan. 17 ; Walter T. McKinney, Oct. 6, 1918 ; William W. York, Sept. 11. ' ' Topcka No. 11.—Peter Fisher, Mar. 20 ; Samuel E. Gillman, Feb. 16 ; Willard N. Hall, Mar. 11 ; Roy O. Housel, Apr. 5 ; Daniel C. Jones, July 27 ; Frederick Keller, May 7 ; Charles D. Nichols, June 9 ; Laroy M. Pen well, Nov. 17 ; Henry W. Roby, Aug. 22; Burton C. Sanderson, Feb. 17; George Speer, Dec. 16 ; Louis M. H. Wood, Oct. 14. Ottawa No. IS.—Edgar M. Angell, Apr. 24 ; Zenas C. Clayton Feb. 10 ; Frank E. Crane, Nov. 7 ; John Koontz, Jan. 2.
UKATHS—Culltiniied. Olathe No. VJ.—.Jonathan L. Pettyjohn, May 14 ; .Tiles H. Milhoan, Oct. 4. Melvern No. 22—Thomas .1. Smith, Aug. 8 ; Wilson L. Pursley, Nov. 14. Osaye Valley No. 2^.—Henry H. Grant, .Ian. 3 ; Charles A. Humphryes, Feb. 26; Thomas .7. Brewer, Sept. 9'; Harry S. Cavinee,Oct. 1; David C. Harker, Oct. 18; Henry F. Klotz, Oct. 20 ; Martin L. Melson, Oct. 23 ; .lehu W. Anderson, Nov. 14. Neosho No. 27.—Jacob R. Ahleteld, Aug. 23. EUlora. No. 28.—George W. Coyan, July 2 ; H. L. Dezmang, May
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Pacific No. 2!).—George H. Fox, Dec. 5. Toivfinda No. :w.—Ezra E. Koontz, Jan. 5 ; James R. Ralston, Apr. 3. Auburn No. .'2.—John W. Barrett, Dec. 26. Mound City No. S3.—Anderson W. Rash, Sept. 14 ; Daniel Underbill, June 9 ; John E. Wiley, Oct. 27. Hiawatha No. .');>.—Luther W. Hixson, Aug. 1; Charles • H. Lawrence, May 17 ; George H. Norton, Sept. 27 ; Robert I. Rea, June 9. Council Grove No. .'iff.—Francis M. Chase, June 28 ; William A. Ditson, Aug. 25; George A. Johnston,'Feb. 17^;. Isaac W. Reese, Aug. 23 ; Willis Scott Rose, Oct. 17 ; Solomon S. Shertey, Feb. 20. • , Paola No. ST.—Joseph D. Dugan, June 3 ; David M. Lanver, Oct. 29. . . . Jola No. :<8.—.loseph B. Goshorn, Dec. 16 ; James E. Jones, July 31. Seneca No. Si).—Conrad Droge, July 13: • De Soto No. J,0.—William H. Walter, July 18. Holton No. 1,2.—Alex D. Fairley, Feb. 8 ; Charles J. Harden, May 8 ; Samuel H. Newell, Sr., J u l y 6 ; Homer D. Richardson, Feb. 24, 1919 ; Phillip Claypool, Dec. 26. Nickerson No. J,S.—Mack Mosher, May 5. Delphian No. J,;,.—Charles S. Coleman, Feb. 17; Ellison H. Voorhees, Feb. 19 ; Thornas Bowles, Dec. 31. Halstead No. 46.—^William Charlton, Apr. 30. Mackey No. iS.—George M. Henderson, May 9'. - Nine Mile No. J,it.—Robert .1. Derr, Dec. 1. jMke No. SO—John L. Hollister, Dec. 28, 1919; Arthur D. Entsminger, Dec. 26. Orient No. 51—Parkinson I. Bonebrake, Mar. 18; .loseph Bromich. Apr. 20 ; Albert B. Croskey, Jan. 23 ; Amos N. Goodman. May 1 ; Lovell L. Goodwin, Oct. 31 ; William W. Hutton, July 14 ; Albert F . Lowenthal, Oct. 19 ; John A. McCall, July 28 ; Dexter R. McGaffey, Dec. 23, 1919 ; George A. McKee, Oct.- 5 ; Gage Olson, June 3 ; Michael Oswald, June 21 ; Harvey D. Palmer, May 20 ; George Spencer, May 27 ; Benjamin Thomas Welch, Sept. 3 ; H a r r y French White, Dec. 19 ; William R. Williams, Dec. 4.
DEATHS—Continued, Wetviore No. .M.—Edmond B. Abbott, May 15 ; John Callahan, Feb. 20 ; Lyman M. Pratt, Apr. 23. Shawnee No. S4.—Samuel Beattie, Jan. 31 ; Dona E. Bousman, Feb. 3. Troy A'o. .5.5.—Benjiman P. Curtis, June 12 ; Elmer L. Nelson, Feb. 2. Sliring Hill No. .56.—William P. Officer, Nov. 18 ; George P. Smith, May 17. McCracken No. .58.—John H. Thompson, Feb. 9 ; James C. Whitehead, May 7 ; Philander R. Ryersee, June 4. Saltville No. S».—Jed C. Washer, Mar. 8. Salina No. 60.—Samuel Elmer Brick, Dec. 7 ; Ranald Lewis Cooper, Feb. 27 ; Prank G. Houg'hton, Feb. 27 ; James L. Jackson, Mar. 21 ; John W^. Lightbody, Sept. 17 ; George W. Reichard, Feb. 9 ; Andrew Gregg Rush, Apr. 18 ; William Webster Milner, May 6. Ridgeway No. 62.—Charles Kaub, Mar. 19 ; John Breckey Vandegrift, Apr. 10 ; John Tyler Harris, May 5 ; Stephen M. Crockett, Aug. 17.. Adams No. 63.—Grinetho Burris, Dec. 28 ; Andrew Kaho, Mar. 13 ; Nathaniel Sanford, June 11 ; Charles B. Stice, Mar. 3. Wathena No. 6.}.—Clarence 'W. Moskan, Feb. 28. Gardner No. 6.5.—John H. Osborn, Feb. 13. Burlington No. 60.—Alexander K. Berry, Aug. 19 ; Henry L. Jarboe, Oct. 9. Frankfort No. 67.—Emil R. Riley, Feb. 14. .: Hlraiu
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L. Guuaey, F e u . 5 ; .Tuaepii R o s e , SeijL.
8 ; James C. Case, Oct. 2. Carbondale No. 70.—Frank P. Powell. May 11 ; William H. S: Phillips, May 24 ; Milton Pope Nelson, Dec. 21. Baxter No. 71.—^William S. Harvey, Jan. 23 ; George Hoskopf, Feb. 21 ; Thomas T. McAboy, Sept. 6. Chetopa No. 73.—John F. McBwen, Aug. 16. „ Mystic Tie No. 71,.—Orin Council, May 2 ; Samuel G. Purcell, .July 17. Wamego No. 7.5.—^^Willaim M. Blakeriap, May 13 ; Abe Giltner,- • Sr., May 16. Brie No. 76.—Frederick P. Cain, June 29 ; .Ralph C. Johnson, July 28 ; Alonzo P. Parker, Oct. 2 ; George P. Pendarvis, Apr. 10. Delta No. 77.—Richard M. Woodward, Mar. 20. White Cloud No. 78.—Philip Kelley, July 3 ; Clarence Dawson, Jan. 26. Corinlhian No. 79.—Berge E. Pratt, Nov. 4 ; Samuel H..Rambo, Oct. 20. Zeredatha No. 80.—Thomas J. Bonnell, Apr. 18 ; Martin C. Newton, July 12. Tuscan No. 82.-^Williarri W. Sain, Aug. 15. Sutton No. So.—John D. Farwell, June 18.
DEATHS—Continued. Sunflower No. 86.—Walter Buchan, Sept. 7 ; William T. Kyle, Dec. 6 ; Otto C. Poenisch, Dec. 11 ; ,Tohn M. Post, Mar. 28 ; John H. Whiteside, Feb. 6 ; William L. Yazel, Aug. 5. Mankato No. 87.—Jones V. Beeler, Dec. 10. Eureka No. 88.—Doctor F. Park, Dec. 1. Home No. 8.9.—Lafayette M. Foster, Mar. 9 ; Albert W. Slater, Aug. 29. Golden Rule No. 90.—Fred Lee, Apr. 11, 1919 ; Edwin D. Mallory, Feb. 11 ; Erasmus S. McClintock, Feb. 19 ; Thomas C. Blair, Feb. 20 ; Daniel J. Greenwald, Mar. 14 ; James K. P. Wilson, June 3 ; John A. Myers, July 5 ; Alex D. Martinson, Dec. 31. Marysville No. 91.—Benjamin A. .Johnson, Mar. 4 ; Frank A. Arand, May 3 ; Andrew G. Shepard, Aug. 3 ; St. Clair Guthrie, Sept. 3 ; Dustin Q. Millet, June 25. Devon No. 92.—Samuel F . Miller, Apr. 8. G-irard No. 93.—Isaac Green, May 26; Henry Holzer, Feb. 18; Charles Jones, Apr. 27. Harmony No. 9i.—George W. Shoemaker, Feb. 20 ; John E. Thiel, Sept. 10 ; Archibald L. Scott, Sept. 17 ; Earl M. Husted, June 1. Constellation No. .95.—Gardner S. Clark, June 20 ; Jeremiah Stroud, Nov. 12. Patmos No. ,97.—Judson Pierson Hall, .Ian. 20 ; Elmer E. Yiugling, Feb. 27 ; Charles F. Bowie, Mar. 1 ; Horace K. Herbert, Mar. 2 ; George W. Butcher, Sept. 14. Benevolent No. 98.—Fred I. Gault, Feb. 2 ; William Shane, May 11 ; Charles A. Lyman, Sept.' 20 ; Jacob L. Worley, Dec. 6. Wichita No. 99.—Charles T>. Fazel. Jan. 20 ; Henry T. Camien, Mar. 4 ; Charles A. Cartwright, May 19 ; David M. Dale, Aug. 24 ; William Gardiner, Sept. 8 ; .John W. McDonald, Nov. 12 ; Charles H.'Rohrback, Nov. 13 ; Louis K. Derby, Dec. 9 ; Edwin B. W^alden, Dec. 14. Prudence No. 100.—Callahan McGinnis, July 4. Euclid No. 101.—Robert H. Wynne, June 12. •Keystone No. ,102.—John M. Henson, Feb. 29; Albert S. Lowery, June 16 ; Ewlng S. Savage, Dec. 17. Cedar No. 103.—Anthony F. Blackburn, July 17 ; Homer B. Hickman, June 28 ; Temple H. Johnson, July 22 ; George L. Xorthup, Jan. 9 ; John R. Taylor, Mar. 16 ; Jerome W. Twedell, Jan. 5. Frontier No. lOi.—Samuel A. Varney, Jan. 17 ; James M. Harrell. Sept. 3 ; William Jacobs, July 16; Charles F. Howard, Oct. 24. Solomon City No. 105.—Phillip C. Carlson, Dec. 14 ; John G. Davis, Mar. 1 ; William H. Groves, .Ian. 27 ; Freeman P. Starrett, .luly 27. Fidelity No. 106.—Grant W. Gullikson, Feb. 29 ; Arthur G. Doud, Mar. 3 : Samuel Croft, Nov. 14 ; John Redman, Nov. 19.
DEATHS—Cuiitiniica.
Fortitude No. im.—J. Howard Dana, Feb. 2 ; Harry W. Jones, Feb. 2 ; Charles W. Fadler, Feb. 5 ; Robert D. Reese, Jr., Mar. 13 ; Henry C. Roberts, July 4 ; Charles W. Rose. July 31 ; George W. Finlay, Aug. 3 ; James C. Ross, Aug-. 11 ; Alexander Bowdish, Aug. 24 ; Charles T. High, Nov. 17 ; A. Reed Robinson, Apr. 30, 1918 ; Joseph C. McKibben, Nov. 28. Memphis No. 108.—Ephraim H. Denton, Jan. 11. Aniericns No. 10!).—George W. Lester, . Winfield No. 110.—John M. Knox, July 15 ; Henry D. Wells, May 9 ; William Whiting, Apr. 26. Hesperian No. HI.—Lynn B. Lewis, Aug. 9. Blue Valley No. IIS.—William S. Wayman, May 11. St. John's No. Il.i.—Taylor E. Raines, .Ian. 12 ; David Penny, Mar. 16 ; Fred W. Sturges, Aug. 22. Advance No. IIJ/.—David C. Batley, Mar. 18 ; .Tohn C. Hanipson. Mar. 26 ; Joseph T. Smith, Apr. 13 ; Howard C. Stephenson. Oct. 29. Excelsior No. IIS.—George N. Beaman, Oct. 1. Muscotah No. 116.—Robert A. Hillyer. Dec. 7. Parsons No. m.—.Tames Emery, Jan. 1 ; J. Fred Fischer, Feb 2 ; Albert P. Fraker, Sept. 3 ; Ludwig F. Marz, Jan. 23 Charles F. Medaris, Mar. 5 : Harry E. Peters, Oct. 29 Fred Sassman, Sept. 23 ; Washington D. Shivers, Mar. 10. Altoona No. 118.—Oilman D. Smith, Aug. 23. Cherokee No. 119.—Frank E. Lucas, May 8 ; Ollie A. W^elcome, May 31. Halcyon No. 120.—Joseph O. MofEett, Jan. 28 ; Edward L. Hoyt, Apr. 15; Asa E. Stealy, July 3 1 ; George !-•. U'agner, Dec. 19. Woodson No. 121.—James .1. McMains, Mar. 30 ; Thomas M. "Wolfenberger, Oct. 1. Palestine No. 127.—Allen P. Nicholson, Apr. 7 ; George W. Scott, Nov. 30. Munden No. 128.—Ezra D. Bugbee, Nov. 21. Belleville No. 12!).—Norman M. Doctor, Apr. 22 ; Edgar Collins, Feb. 26 ; Roscoe M. Brigham, June 28. Polar Star No. i:iO.—Edwin T. Myers, Jan. 23 ; Zachariah Lawrence, .luly 9 ; Fred T. Woodburn, Mar. 21. Crescent No. t:i:t.—Frank C. Deering, Jan. 10 ; .James W. Heck, Aug. 22; Edward Kirkpatrick, Oct. 3 ; William B. Carey, Oct. 20. Clay Center No. J.7J.—John A. Pogue, Nov. 1. Lenexa No. lH.j.—Fred. Midlam, Jan. 22. Vesper No. 13G.—Eugene S. Hanford, .Tan. 29 ; James A. Morgan, Jan. 24 ; Abner T. Peterson, Jan. 6 ; Samuel- Shirk, Nov. 11. Chem/vale No. 137.—George H. Houck, .Tuly 5; James D. White, Feb. 10 ; Simon Frank, Nov. 27. Dover No. 1S8.—Harvey L. Fllcklnger, June 13.
DEATHS—CDiitiniied. Reno No. UO.—William H. Denning, Jan. 23 ; Alonzo E. Atkinson, Feb. 13 ; Allen W. McCandless, Mar. 3 ; Charles W. Colt, May 20 ; Charles M. Allen, June 10 ; William Pells, Sept. 28 ; John Rogers, Nov. 21 ; Charles N. Payne, Dec. 26. Hional No. l^t.—C. Everett Ely, July 31 ; J. Alfred Elmere, Nov. 19. Newton No. Hi?..—James Grose, Feb. 16 ; George Kates, July 27 ; Samuel Lehman, Oct. 6 ; Henry H. McAdams, Feb. 9 ; Clarertce J. McGraw, July 8 : George W. Roach, Jan. 24 ; Thomas H. Sears, June 12 ; Charles G. Seiglinger, .Jan. 6. Gilcad No. U,!,-—Thomas T. Cotter, Mar. 3 ; John A. Donnerberg. May 4. il/t. Vernon No. IJ,',.—E. S. James Dearborn, May 14 ;-Alex T. Rodgers, June 29 ; J. Martin Hamilton, July 16 ; Frank Schungel, Oct. 14 ; Philip G. Chubbic, Nov. 6; James W. McGhee, Nov. 18. Ellsworth No. V,li.—J. Frank Dyer, Apr. 28 ; Charles M. Wilson, June 21. Center No. IJ,'.—George L. McKay, Feb. 20; John C. Watson, June 8. Wa-Keeney No. JJ,8.—Charles M. Bell, Nov. 21. Thayer No. IJ/J.—Henry A. Castle, Dec. 21. Wellington No. loO:—Abram De Turk, Aug. 20 ; David J. Downing, Oct. 8 ; Thadeus Hull, May 8 ; Samuel Lindley Romine, Aug. 3 ; W^illiam O'Neill Rosecrans, July 8 ; JoseiJh Samuel Tice, Mar. 4. Douglass No. I'll.—Cornelius V. Bucher, Sept. 1.5. Lcl>o No. 152.—^William Moore, May 21. Lincoln No. Kl,.—Charles H. Earl, Sept. 13. Dexter No. l-'ilt.—Thomas T. Rucker, July 25. Haven No. l.il.—W. H. Brown, Oct. 18 ; George C. Strickland, Jan. 3. Active No. loS.—Alphonse•^V. Nicholson, Apr. 22 ;. John H. Zoller, Aug. 11. •liaqui-No. leo.—.Tames Q.'Smith, Feb. 25; Ernest L. Botkin, Apr. 7; William H. Mize, Apr.-12 ; Leonard C. Smalley, Apr. 24 ; Carl Grosch, Apr. 26. Atwood No. Ml—Guy H. Mather, Dec. 8; Charles F. Mettler, Feb. 21 ; B. Wallace Morris, Nov. 14 ; Frank J. Price, Sept. 4 ; Willie R. Reckel, Feb. 1. Lamed No. J67.—William H. Ziegler, Feb. 2. •rarkerville No. las.—Jesse A. Kendall, May 5. Blue Rapids No. ir,9.—John Avis, May 7 ; William R. Lewis, July 12. Fraternal No. 170.—Henry Chestnut, Aug. 23. Sterliny No. ni.—Ansel R. Clark, Sept. 4 ; William Hampto'n, Jan. 23 ; John J. Oden, Feb. 8 ; Cornelius C. Stahl, Mar. 20 ; Edward H. Grizzell, Dec. 23.
UEATHS—Con tinned. McPherson No. 172.—John G. Hill, Sept. 27 ; Alexander McDonald, Jan. 7 ;. Nicholas W. New, Dec. 10 ; Merritt H. Perhani, Apr, 25 ; John M. Van Nordstrand, Feb. 27. Belle Plaine No. 17S.—Orie R. Funk, Mar. 30 ; Samuel E. Bradley, July 27 ; William H. Hatfield, Oct. 6 ; Henry J. Workman, Oct. 27. Western Star No. 17J,.—Francis H. Burrow, June 24 ; Hugh A. Hester, July 20 ; Thomas Clark, Aug. 17. Kirioin No. 17.j.—Edgar W. Warner, Feb. 7 ; James M. Tyler, Nov. 5. Prairie Queen No. J7«.—Frank De Vilbiss, Dec. 20. Russell No. m.—Maurice R. Smith, June 3 ; George E. Wandby, July 4. Burr Oak No. 17S.—Earl R. Nutter, Nov. 5. .Mt. Moriah No. 17!).—Thompson S. Haun, Feb. 12 ; John G. Marshall. Mar. 24; B. F r a n k Tatum, May 5;' Levi S. Smith, May 27. Bennington No. 180.—Heman .T. Harder, Nov. 19. Lenora No. ISI.—Leo. F. Johnston, Feb. 13 ; Allen J. Blanvelt, May 3. Gaylord No. 18-!.— Eli Cross, Aug. 28. Phillipsburff No. ISJi.—Harry G. Swisher, .Tune 6 ; .Tames B. MuriJhy, Aug. 16. Hamlin No. 18-5.—Roy S. Gillispie, Apr. 5. Motmtain Slope No. JS«.—Fred A. Harder, Apr. 25 ; William R. McCalla, Sept. 25. Pittsburg No. 18^.—Abraham Baxter, Jan. 19 ; Leonard C. Baxter, May 24 ; Often D. Bryson, May 7 : Harry Degen, Sr., Oct. 19; Alvin^II. Lanyon, June 27 ; William Lloyd Roberts, June 24 ; -n-dwaiu A. STieperdson, Feb. 7 ; Charles W^. Stanton, May 9 ; Harry C. Williams, May 12. Onaga No. J8S.—William Moll. June 19 ; Thomas u ivieara, Oct. 6. Newahcuba No. 18!).—Charles H. Dewey, Jan. 3 ; Charles N. Gregg, Nov. 6 ; William Henry Clayton, Nov. 16. Henri No. lito.—John Peirce, Jan. 5 ; .Toseph M. I^andall, Feb.. 24 ; James Duncanson, Mar. 4 ; William C. Phenicie, Sept. 9 ; John S.' Grist, Dec. 26. Walnut Valley No. Ml.—Lee Histed, .Tune 17; Thomas Pickerill. May 7. Royal No. 1!)2.—David J. Calvert, Feb. 10. Galena No. I'M/.—Asley Newman, Mar. 17 ; Peter Rice, Mar26 ; S. Robert Ping, June 24 ; Fredrick Gerster, July 27 ; Charles Pence, July 31. Hays No. Hlo.—James Behan, Dec. 5 ; P r a n k Havemann, Dec. 8 ; George L. Tabler, Dec. 17, 1914. Canton No. 197.—Joseph W. Coons, Mar. 17 ; Pearly H. ElwelU May 24. Blue Hill No. 198.—Calvin J. Harris, Aug. 8. Norton No. 1<I9.—Ivan Lorenze Clark, Oct. 11 ; Fredrick W. Moody, Mar. 4 ; Lafayette H. Thompson, Sept. 22 ; Byron V. Wheeler, Feb. 10.
DE.XTH Antliony No. 200.—Enoch F r a n k Burchflel, Apr. 18 ; Jacob C. Wood, Feb. 12. Mulvimc No. 201.—.John S. Payne, Dec. 25. Humner No. iO.1.—Charles B. Barnes, June 27. Dotcns No. 20.';.—Frank S. Laman, Feb. 25. fjminence No. UO.i.—Thomas J. Pully, Aug. 22. Harper No. 20U.—Alva R. Hoopman, Feb. 7 ; Carl A. Clayworth, Feb. 18 ; George W. Titus, May 27 ; Samuel E. Cole, Sept. 27. Friendship No. 208.—Walter H. Kirkpatrick, June 1. BrookviUe No. 20'.).—Emll F. Johnson, Mar. 3 ; Charles L. P a r sons, Oct. 10. Oreeley No. 211.—William C. Hazelett, Feb. 17. Walnut City No. 2IS.—Elam G. Hallett, May 3 ; Clarence H. Lyman, July o. EUinwood No. 217.—.Joseph J.,. Koelsch, Feb. 8 ; Edward L. Smith, Dec. 30, 1919. Ijandmark No. 21S.—James P. Donahue, Apr. 8. Corner Stone No. 210.—Robert Cooper, Feb. 2. Lewis No. 220.—Charles Hupp, Feb. 9. Ijcbanon No. 221.—Andrew P. Happer, Feb. 18. St. Bernard No. 3.22.—Emery H. Ballou, Jan. 28 ; Hosea T. Catlin, Jan. 20. •Anchor No. 23/,.—Edward S. Atkinson, Feb. 4 ; Fred D. Roben, Nov. 10. Siloain No. 22.5.—Benjamin W. Carter, Jan. 1 1 ; Ralph M. Davidson, Sept. 6 : John G. Freeman, Nov. 7 ; Mervin A. Funchess, Dec. 15 ; Arthur J. McCabe, Sept. 4 ; Richard B. Moore, Nov. 29 ; Edward J. Ohmer, July 1 ; James D. • Walker, Oct. 2. Vulcan No. 229.—Aaron Bever, June 7. Ninnescah No. 2M.—Edwin R. Grant, Sept. 23 ; Samuel C. Long, May 24 ; .Jacob W. Light, Aug. 12. G^-eenleaf No. 2.12.—Frank L. Graham, Mar. 1 ; Thomas J. C. Smith, Mar. 26. Clinton No. 2.3.3.—George B. Darlington, Jr., Jan. 20. Axtell No. 2H.—James Billingsley, Feb. 1 ; Soloman Lovell, Mar. 20. Oarfield No. 23.5.—Charles J. Neilson, Oct. 20. Meriden No. 2S6.—Stephen M. Henley, Dec. 11. Temple No. 2.37.—Temas Ea§t, July 3 ; Alex J. C. Roese, Nov. 15. Mount Hope No. 2.iS.—James W. Beard, Aug. 16 ; James W. Williamson, Nov. 3. Linwood No. 2U.—Erma L. Bailey, Sept. 12. Peace No. 2.}3.—Agust Brullman, Apr. 6 ; Stewart B. Hunter, Feb. 4 ; Evans P. Short, Jan. 13. Marmaton No. 2//.5.^George W. Lane, Jan. 20. Tyrian No. 21,6.—Gustave Burgheim, Dec. 20.
IJE.VTHS—Continued. Chase No. SJi7.—Robert Kirkendall, Feb. 28. Canoqn/ No. 2/,S.—Abram Yates, .Tan. 7. ScottsviUe No. 2i'».—Thomas J. Spurgin, Mar. 5 ; Daniel Shamburg, Dec. 28. Stafford No. 2.52.—Calvin B. Biddle, Aug. 26. Ionic No. Z.iJi.—Andrew Aitken, Sept. 4 ; Guy A. Harrison, Apr. 14 ; Claude C. Hoaglin, .Ian. 27 ; Dennis C. "Ward, Oct. 15. Milan No. 2.',r,.—Joseph H. Hallbrook, June 21 ; John M. Walker, .Tune 14. Lyra No. 2r,li.—William G. Boyd, July 12. Morion No. S'iS.—John B. Young, July 9. 3Iulberry No. 267.—John H. Walsh, Mar. 15 ; 'W^illiam E. Orr, Sept. 24. Attica No. 2«2.—Clark J. Deming, July 1 ; George Robinson, Dec. 18. Tiogan No. 2W,.—Charles P. Shurtz, Mar. 14. Kilwinniny No. '.xr,.—John B. Hupp, July 15 ; Thomas A. Campbell, Aug. 10. Mollnc No. 2in.—Thomas B. Redman, May 16 ; Jeremiah >f. Force, June 11. Bourbon No. 2(iS.—Manson H. Ross, Feb. 29. Mistletoe No. 2IS9.—Fstes L. Cline, Aug. 4 ; James E. JefEries. Aug. 23. Quenemo No. 270.—Peter D. Cook, Jan. 24 ; T. Jefferson Crum, ; George W. Cradit, July 28 ; Irving Malley Oct. 3 ; David Yockey, Apr. 12. Aniionrdale No. 271.—Marcus R. Norton, June 13 ; Roy Smith, Jan. 25 ; William E. Taylor, Sr., Feb. 27. Kaw No. 272.—Miles W. Blaine, .Tan. 17 ; William H. Reekes, Jan. 19 : Thom?,s H. Ander«on^ Tnn 9.9. : Willia.m R. Ravmond, Feb. 4 ; Guv Burgess,' July 20'; Earl V. Baker, Aug. 3 ; Kenneth F. Troup, Oct. 27; Cornelius Brogan, Nov. 3 ; Charles E. Bruce, Dec. 15. Unity No. 27.').—Irl Bertrand, Feb. 15. Black Diamond No. 27.',.—Francis M. Doughety, Feb. 7. Webb No. 27J.—Albert E. Stone, Feb. 24. Windom No'. 276.—Joseph A. Carlson, May 5. Barney No-. 279.—Bennie B. Beshears, July 30. Brainerd No. 280.—Charles Miller, Mar. 5. Millbrook No. ZSl.—James Justus, Mar. 18 ; Thomas S. Houpt, Apr. 21 ; John W. Smith, Aug. 19 ; Joseph W. Mahurin, Nov. 10. Alpha No. 2S2..^-Eliiah H. Warden, Feb. 18 ; William E. Wilkenson, Sept. 11. Preston No. 2S.1.—Nathan L.. English, Oct. 19 ; William A. Hopper, Sept. C. Anthem No. 28i.—David Lloyd, Apr. 30. Araonia No. 2.S5.—Albert M. Gibbon, July 29. Lotus No. 2S<i.—George ^ ' . Stephenson, July 26.
ma.XTlIS—Colldinieil.
Oak No. 2S7.—George D. Swarz, Feb. 26 ; Eugene C. ISldred, June 10; Robert C. Landers, July 10. Cyrus No. 2SS.—Millard C. Hemenway, Aug. 3. Emerald No. i>S!l.—Allen C. Helmick, Jan. 23 ; James T. Horde, Jan. 26. Paradise No. 'i'.m.—Hugh A. Cool, Mar. 12. Beulah No. 'iill.—Jacob Miller, Jan. 13. Glasco No. 2»2.—Daniel W'. Teasley, Dec. 20 ; Lester J. Franks Dec. 23. Kiowa No. 2:>:i.—.lames R. Kane, Dec. 30. Glen Elder No. 29.4.—.Joseph Kejjple, Aug. 9. Comanche No. 29.5.—Michel Schaub, Apr. 3. Apollo No. 297.—Isah T. Jamison, Oct. 1 ; l^obert Treat Payne, ' Oct. 17. Samaria No. 298.—George W. Richter, Dec. 9. Cable No. 2.9.9.—John.J. Markham, Feb. 3 ; Frank S. Zumbro, Mar. 4 ; I. Samuel Trimbley, Apr. 13 ; Peter Deck, Nov. 25. Albert Pike No. :IO:i.—Arthur I. Becker, Mar. 5 ; Antonio S Buzzi, Oct. 4 ; Percy S. Caywood, Nov. 2 ; Albert W. Cooley, Apr. 12; Charles-D. Darrigrand, Nov. 7; Merrill E. Gates, June 24 ; I^eon B. Graham, July 13 ; John P. Johnson, Jan. 20 ; George L. Pratt, Mar. 7 ; Harvey H. Schollenberger, Feb. 3 ; Euodias Webb, Dec. 14 ; Lon Williams, Nov. 2. Avon No. ."O.i.—^John Willibey, Nov. 5. St. Thomas No. SO(S.—Jens C. B. Knudson, Aug. 20. Naphtali No. :I10.—George H. Smith, Feb, 7. Hancock No. Ml.—Fred L. Davidson, Feb. 6 ; Henry Swift, Jan. 16. • Wallace No. :US.—August Anderson, Jan. 3 ; Joseph Ij. Page, Nov. 15. Norwich No. :il<).—Harvey T. Washburn, Jan. 26. Vermillion No. 320.—Harry E. Sprague, Feb. 21. Goodland No. 321.—William H. Creighton, Oct. 2. Ben Hur No. .122.—James W. Dunwell, Mar. 3 ; Edwin C. Hall, Apr. 4 ; David B. Matney, Aug. 4. Oneida No. 323.—Albert S. Newlon, May 21. Caney No. 321/.—John Zeiganfuss, Nov. 27. La Harpe No. .12.5.—Jerry L. Bedwell, Feb. 19 ; Charles Meader, Feb. IS ; William Turner, .June 5. Horton No. 326.—John \\'. Donaldson, Dec. 1 ; Harry F. Lowther. May 2 ; William G. Meredith, July 18. Arcadia No. .129.—James Johnson, Dec. 7-; Thomas W. Ullum, May 19. Hoisington No. 331.—Reinhardt Wehr, July 27. Rosedale No. .(.1.1.—rGerald L. Holsinger, Sept. 10 ; William B. Heath, Nov. 30. Oak Hill No. 33i.—John George Dieter, July 31. Formosa No. 336.—George W. Nelson, Mar. 29.
DEATHS—Continued. Kincaid No. -S-IS.—Albert G. Henry, Jan. 29 ; Squire F. Powers, Oct. 27. Parker No. :v,l.—W. H. Prentice, Nov. 18. Maple City No. SJi2.—James M. Stinson, Nov. 12. Holyrood No. .!}•!.—William P. .Tenicek, Feb. 16 ; Edward Kueera, Dec. 28. AsJtlar No. :i'iJ/.—.John William Dagan, Aug. 28. Edna No. :SJ,:t.—Robert T. McGee, Sr., Apr. 29. Spivey No. •iJil.—John A Waddell, Feb: 4. Hoxie No.'.M,%.—EddieT, Crum, Dec. 4. Oct. 21 ; Edward Hcanution No. Sul.—Ira Wilbur Wilbur Graham, Graham, Oct. Humphries, Sept. 30 Horace No. '-Wi.—John T. Maples, Feb. 5. Jllarquette No. SOS.—James K. Yowell, Jan. 29. Sumvierfield No. .?.3.',.—William Johnston, Apr. 7. Alta Vista No. .'{57.—Charles E. Woodward, .July . Sylvan Grove No. S^i).—John Francis .Morgan, Sept. 1. Geneseo No. lidl.—Warren R. White, Dec. 23. Powhattan No. :I63.—John H. Hall, June 6. Valley Center No. :i(i.'i.—Willis Davis, Dec. 7. Holing No. .•((».—Benjamin J. Trackwell, Sept. 10. Plains No. .'i«7.—James R. McClure, Mar. 9. Macksville No. .S7J.—William D. Middlekault, Jan. 27. Dwight No. '.HJi.—John A. Boyd, Apr. 5. Grand Vietn No. .Wfi.—Henry C. Dennis. Apr. 3 ; Allen W. Padgitt, June 5. Protection No. SS/f.—Joseph H. Cogswell, Nov. 3. .j„j,„,. Aj„ w.-.—HBnrv G. Radlnff. Mav 2 : John W. Henninerer Dec. 24. Tyro No. ;I8U.—John A. Hooker, Nov. 30. Btnmett No.. 3S7.—John H. Fairbanks, Feb. 24. Spearville No. :SS8.—John D. Savage, May 18. Freeport No. SSil.—James A. Hazle, Apr. 24. ; George A. WithSylvia No. -I'Jl.—George T. Coffman, Aug. 24 3. roder, Feb. 9. Coats No. '.iU/i.—Alexander T. Simpson, Jan. 26. Lindsborg No. .W7.—Orville E. Cooper, June He2)ler No. :ms.—Fred F. Stevens, Sept. 12. Wakarusa No. Jil)2.—Elmer L.tKendrick, Aug. 28 ; Milton Pollard, Jan. 17. Benedict No. I,0:i.—Harve Shores, July 14. St. Francis No. JiOJ,.—Edmund V. Moore, May 4. Arma No. 408.—Charles E. .Tones, June 25. Morland No. m.—Stephen G. Rendleman, Jan. 14. King David No. 416.—Charles B. Baker, Oct. 11 ; Charles T Beatty, Feb. 26 ; Harry C. Evans, Dec. 3 ; Alexander Greaves, Oct. 7 ; William H. Hose, Dec. 16.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THE
M.-.W.-.Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of KANSAS.
WICHITA, KANSAS, February 15, 1921. The Seventeenth 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.'. JAMES H . MCCALL M.'. W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH M.'. W-'. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON M.'. W.". HENRY F . MASON m-'. W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP
Grand Master, Gr-and Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master,
M-'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON
Grand Master, 1912-13
M.'. M-'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M."-
W.'. ELRICK C . COLE Grand Master, W.'. WILLIAM L . BUKDICK Grand Master, W.'. GILES H . LAMB Grand Master, W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART Grand Master, W.'. OWEN J. WOOD Grand Master, W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY Grand Master, W.'. CORONA H . BRiGGS..Past Grand Master of Missouri,
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M.'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON yielded his place "as Venerable President to M.'. W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE, who presided and opened a Table Lodge; and M.". W.'. ELRICK C . COLE was selected as Secretary pro tern. M.'. W.". HUGH P. FARRELLY, 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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Regret at inability to be present on account of failing health was made by M.". W.'. MAURICE L . STONE, and the Venerable President was requested to communicate the regrets of the Association, and express the esteem which the Association holds for M.". W.'. Brother STONE. The Steward had provided a splendid dinner, following which various subjects of interest to the Craft were considered and discussed. M . ' . W . ' . CORONA H . BRIGGS, Past Grand Master of Missouri, 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.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON 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. ELRICK C. COLE,
As
Secretary.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE By
ALBERT K . WILSON, Committee.
To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lod(/e of
Kansas:
Our Grand Lodge does not limit the amount of space for the Report on Correspondence. However, in view of the high cost of printing and material the Chairman of the Committee feels t h a t he should make the Report as brief as possible, without omitting therefrom any of the more important transactions as shown by the Proceedings covered in this Report. It is gratifying to say that we have been permitted to include references to the Proceedings of all the Grand Lodges of the United States, as well as most of the Jurisdictions outside of this country. The Report is presented in what we term a "narrative form," or as one would tell the story as a matter of interest to his hearers. No claim is made along "classic" lines, as the time allotted for this work is not sufficient for one to. present a review of this kind which would pass inspection and be approved by the critics. It is therefore moi'e a case of "If I should chance to fall below, Demosthenes and Cicero." The comments made by the Committee are not intended as a reflection or criticism on the position taken by other Grand Lodges, but are intended as a matter of information, making comparison between the laws and customs of other Jurisdictions and our own, or in other words, a matter of information, not only for our own members but those who are interested in the Report on Correspondence in other Grand Jurisdictions. Our criticisms throughout the Report on the question of "physical qualification" are based on the position taken by our Grand Lodge from the time of its inception up to the present momentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; that it is not within the power of. any one to make innovations in the body of Masonry, change or set aside the Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity.
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The preparation of those Ancient Regulations were based on the customs and traditions of the operative Craftsmen and their Guilds, being moulded into such form as would make possible ourpresent system of Freemasonry. We have in our Library original copies of the editions of Anderson's Constitutions for the years 1734, 1756 and 1784, and when we refer to them we feel we have in our grasp that which is almost holy. Therefore, we can see no reason for destroying any portion of those fundamentals which have come down to us through the centuries. It must be admitted that if a Grand Lodge can set aside one of those regulations they can likewise abandon or change any others. If the action taken by many of our Grand Lodges along these lines is an index to other changes which will follow, it must be admitted that in the course of a very few years our grand old F r a t e r n i t y will be so demoralized t h a t it will be beyond recognition. We have always admitted, and we must continue to do so, that all men are not morally, mentally or physically qualified to become members of our Ancient Fraternity. Sentiment along these lines should not warp the judgment of any Grand Lodge. In reviewing the various Proceedings we take the liberty of directing attention to a mistake made by a very large majority of air Grand Secretaries in the matter of recording their summary of membership or statisticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failing to include with the same the number of Lodges on their rolls. We find that over fifty per cent of the Grand Secretaries fail to give this information and it is therefore necessary for the Correspondent to count the number of Lodges from the list showing the names of officers, or work done during the year, and even then we are not always able to ascertain the particular number of Lodges because of a combination in such rolls of both live and defunct Lodges. All references to other Grand Lodges recognizing certain socalled Grand Lodges are based wholly upon the prescribed formula of our Grand Lodge for recognizing as regular any other Grand Lodges requesting fraternal recognition. Our formula provides, first, a belief in the existence of GOD and the immortality of the soul; second, the obligations shall be taken in the name of GOD and upon the Holy Scriptures or Book of Faith, recognized by the can-
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didate as the Word of GOD; third, that the Grand Lodge requesting recognition is in every respect sovereign and independent of control by any other body whatever, and that the work of the Grand Lodge is limited to the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Further than this, our Grand Lodge has repeatedly declined to recognize any organization, whether claiming to be Masonic or otherwise, outside of regular Lodges of Symbolic Masonry, working under the Jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge recognized by our Grand Lodge as regular and coming under the requirements of our formula. ALBERT K . WILSON,
Convmittee.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 554; members, 37,217; net gain, 4,679. Montgomery, December 4, 1919.
ROBERT S. TEAGUE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master rendered but two decisions, the first one to the effect that when a Master Mason's daughter marries a profane, she loses her rights as a uaugliLcr uf a Master Mason. V/e a r e pleased to note that their Committee on Jurisprudence very wisely recommended that the decision be non-concurred in, and the report was adopted. His second decision was to the effect that where more than one application for either the degrees or membership was to be acted upon at the same Communication, separate ballots should be taker. This was approved and is in line with the Laws of the Grand Lodge of our own jurisdiction. We note that he restored the charters of three Lodges which had been disciplined and their charters forfeited. They had failed to transmit tfieir reports within the time required by Law and t h e punishment was the arrest of their charters. He repeats the action of one year ago in permitting the maimed, lame and defective to petition, and if elected, to receive the degrees. Brother OLIVER DAY STREET, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submits a most complete report concerning socalled Grand Lodges, particularly in foreign countries, in order evidently to meet the expressed wishes of the Grand Lodge one
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year ago, to try and make Freemasonry universal from the viewpoint of recognizing anything tagged as Masonry as regular. He covered the ground nicely and the Grand Lodge of Alabama now officially recognizes not quite all but a sufficient number of these so-called Grand Lodges to come within the scope of the word "universal," and we can therefore only bid them GoD speed in their new enterprise. Kansas still remains " p a t " and will only recognize as regular those Grand Bodies which come under our prescribed formula, eliminating absolutely any connection whatever with Scottish Rite Masonry. We still maintain in Kansas that "the tail cannot wag the dog." Brother STREET in reviewing Kansas for 1919, covers practically all the important legislation of our Grand Lodge, closing his report with a "Tribute to the Memory" of our late M.'. W.'. Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER.
We appreciate it.
PERCY B . DIXON, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Mobile. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Montgomery. OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 1, 1920.
ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 111; members, 9,343; net gain, 797. Banff, June 9, 1920. W. J. BOTTERILL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The Representative of Kansas was not present. The Grand Master in the opening of his address, like practically all others, makes reference to the late World W a r but is disposed to take an optimistic view of conditions subsequent to that period and we quote the following: Nature may well serve as a back-ground for the activities of manliind, and in the laws which govern the world, we find expressed these principles of order and progress which mark the history of mankind in all stages of his development. Already the world is beginning to recover from the effects of the World W^ar, and we have reason to believe that the social unrest which was so much in evidence w'hen we,assembled just one year ago, will not result in the blind fury of destructive forces, but in a sane, constructive energy, w'hich wMlI erect upon firmly established' foundations, a better and more glorious civilization. There is no doubt. Brethren, that among the factors whicli have helped to restore a spirit of harmony, Masonry has played a most important part. Never before have so many men of good report sought admission to the mysteries of our Craft, and never in all its history has Masonry been confronted with a greater opportunity than that which lies before us in the present time. The Grand Secretary includes in his report a list of Lodges whose By-Laws were approved during the year by the Grand Mas-
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ter, giving the name, number and date of such approval. As this list contains the names of practically all the Lodges, we anticipate the Grand Master had some work to do in examining the laws of all these Lodges. He also reports that Lodges of Instruction were held in thirteen districts. However, District No. "13," which is located in the far north, is comprised of four Lodges only and it was impracticable, on account of necessary expenditure of funds, to hold a Lodge of Instruction in that section. We do not suppose for a moment that our Alberta brethren will allow these Lodges to r u n wild and do as they please, but will reach them some way to see that they are conforming to their prescribed Ritual and Laws. The Committee on Fraternal Relations, to whom had been referred the subject of the recognition of the Grand Orient of France, submits a report calling attention to the importance of this subject and suggested that the matter lay over until one year hence or later if need be. The report was not adopted, but it was resolved that it be laid over until the Order of Unfinished Business had been considered; The matter was evidently dropped at this point as nothing further on this subject appears in the Proceedings. It is likely that action will be taken, however, at the next Annual Communication after the brethren of Alberta learn that French Masonry has decided to make Masons of women. We note that Kansas is again omitted from their review on Correspondence. However, we observe by the report of Brother S. Y. TAYLOR, who was called upon to write the review of other Proceedings on account of the illness of M.'. W-"- Brother H. DARLING, that time did not permit of his reviewing.the Proceedings of all Grand Lodges; therefore we were one of the unfortunate ones in not having our journal reviewed. J. H. W. S. KEMMIS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Cowley. S. Y. TAYLOR, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Calgary.
ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 27; members, 3,786; net gain, 420. Phcenix, February 10, 1920.
JAMES HENRY BARRETT, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. The Grand Master being present, our Grand Representative was also present as Kansas is honored by having that distinguished Craftsman as our Representative near the Grand Lodge of Arizona. The Grand Master starts out in a business-like way in the matter of submitting his annual address, occupying less than a
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"stick" of space in his introduction. Like many other Grand Masters, he includes with his address copies of correspondence in regard to trivial matters which came under his observation, such as complaints of little irregularities in the Lodges. We believe matters of this kind are semi-personal and in making them a part of the report, we doubt whether it is in keeping with the dignity of a Grand Master's address. He reports having visited nine Lodges during the year and regrets that he was unable to be present a t a greater number as he had anticipated when elected to the office of Grand Master. The Grand Secretary's report is brief and refers only to routine matters of his office, such as Grand Representatives, issuance of dispensations by the Grand Master and reference to the telegraphic invitation to the Peace Jubilee held in London. The Committee on Correspondence submits a special report concerning Masonry in Mexico, stating that "the York Grand Lodge, is going out of existence, therefore restoring to the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico full authority and jurisdiction over Symbolic Masonry in Mexico, which was always recognized by our Grand Lodge." This is news to the writer of this report as the York Grand Lodge has, by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, been considered the only regular and legitimate Grand Lodge in Mexico. In their Proceedings for 1919, there was no intimation that they expected to "go out of business" or concede any of their legitimate rights to the so-called Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico or any of the other so-called Grand Lodges. There is no report on Correspondence. HENRY GORDON GLOVE, M . ' . W . ' - . Grand Master, Nogales.
GEORGE J. ROSKEUGE, R - ' - W - ' - Grand Secretary, Tucson. HENRY A. DRACHMAN, P . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Tucson.
Next Annual, Bisbee, February 8, 1921.
ARKANSAS-^1919. Lodges, 554; members, 25,574; net gain, 1,950. Little Rock, November 18, 1919. G. W. WELLS, M . ' . W-". Grand Master. The Grand Master includes in his address the minutes of two Special Communications which were called for the purpose of laying corner-stones. Among the decisions approved by the Grand Lodge are the following: A person is eligible to receive the degrees in Arkansas notwithstanding he is physically disabled to the extent of the loss
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of all his fingers on the left hand except the little finger. In supporting such decision we realize they "sidestepped" our Landmarks, but it will permit of adding additional names to the roll of memiDers. He also decided that an epileptic is not a fit subject for the degrees. We can see no reason why they should not be a "fit subject," in view of the physical qualification decision approved, so long as they "do not throw a fit" during the ceremony. The Grand Secretary reports that on August 27, 1919, their Temple was destroyed by fire and every copy of their reserve supply of Proceedings burned. This is not the first experience along these lines with our brethren of Arkansas, as three of their Temples, including the last one, were burned and practically all their surplus of Proceedings, etc. Arkansas should follow the example of Kansas and construct a building which is absolutely fireproof ^rom cellar to attic and thus ayoid another loss so serious as that reported by Brother HEMPSTEAD. There is no report on Correspondence, except what might be termed a brief special report from which we cannot well make a report unless it was copied in full and space will not permit at this time. LOUIS BAUERLEIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Camden. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R.". W - ' - Grand Secretary, Little Rock. H. D. BOWERS, Correspondent, El Dorado. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 16, 192U.
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1920. Lodges, 88; members, 8,975; net gain, 1,012. Nelson, June 17, 1920. SAMUEL J. WILLIS, M.". W - ' - Grand Master. • The Grand Representative of Kansas was not reported present. The mayor of the city extended a cordial welcome to the members of the Grand Lodge, which was responded to by the Grand Master. Fifty-five pages of the Proceedings are devoted to reports of District Deputy Grand Masters concering the condition and needs of the Lodges in their respective districts. It would seem from these reports that the District Deputy Grand Masters cover the ground which ordinarily comes under the immediate jurisdiction of Grand Masters in the United States. In Kansas we trust the day is not far distant when the office of District Deputy Grand Master
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will be on a level with our British Columbia brethren. It is evident from their reports that they are in close touch with the Lodges in their respective districts and are thereby of great assistance to the Craft in that particular locality. Through the report of the Committee on the Address of the Grand Master, the Order of the Eastern Star is not permitted to meet in a Masonic Hall which has been dedicated. The following ruling of the Grand Master was approved and is repeated here for the information of our brethren: The loss of the terminal phalanx o£ the middle finger, and of the terminal and half the middle phalanx of the ring finger of the right hand, . does not disqualify a petitioner for initiation. He wisely rules, and is sustained by the Grand Lodge, that it is not permissible to use the word "Masonic" in connection with a social club. A ruling was sustained that the name of a petitioner must be on the notice sent the members for the meeting at which the ballot is to be taken. - ^ He also rules t h a t a Master who has not served, a full year, is not entitled to the rank of Past Master. R.'. W.'. Brother W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, reviews Kansas for 1919. The writer of this report who fortunately (or unfortunately as the case may be) is also Grand Secretary, was complimented in Brother DEWOLF-SMITH'S review concerning our position relative to French Masonry. He also ventures a guess that the mantle of our lamented M.'. W.'. Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER "has fallen on the shoulders of a worthy successor." His review is interesting throughout. M. L. GRIMMETT, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Merritt. W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Victoria, June 23, 1921.
CALIFORNIA—1919. Lodges, 384; members, 67,810; net gain, 3,824. San Francisco, October 14, 1919.
BRADFORD WEBSTER, M . ' -
W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master includes in his address a complete report by R.'. W-'. J O H N WHICHER, Grand Secretary, who was one of t h e
representatives of the Grand Lodge of California in attendance at the Peace Jubilee of the United Grand Lodge of England, held in
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London in 1919. His report on this subject is excellent in detail, and in fact, almost a brief history of the occasion. The Grand Master granted dispensations to reballot on rejected applicants, stating, however, that it was only done when the request therefor was made in a "constitutional" manner. We cannot imagine what constitutional provision could be enacted depriving a Master Mason of his right to vote or possibly taking advantage of his absence a t a subsequent Communication after the origr inal ballot. He also reports that he exercised these powers in the matter of permitting action on a petition for the degrees without reference to a committee. He also reports that he declined to grant a request from the Grand Lodge of New York for a Waiver of Jurisdiction over material whose legal residence was in California. The Grand Lodge of New York desired to confer the degrees on such petitioner in their lodge over seas. Through a decision of the Grand Master, supported by their Committee on Jurisprudence, a very liberal allowance is made in the matter of accepting a candidate regardless of any physical imperfection so long as he is either artificially equipped or can "substantially" conform to the ceremonies. In Kansas it will not go. Some of the lodges in California work in foreign languages and the Grand Master recommended that all Lodges working in foreign languages be required to adopt the English language in the work. The Committee on Jurisprudence gave the matter due consideration and recommended that no action be taken at this time. The report of the Committee was adopted. The usual. Report on Correspondence, presented in subject form, was made by Brother JESSE M . WHITED, Chairman. From the Proceedings of Kansas he culls most of the important subjects, placing them to the credit of our jurisdiction under a marginal head. CHARLES ALBERT ADAMS, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Humboldt
Bank Building, San Francisco. J O H N WHICHER, R - ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, San Francisco. JESSE M . WHITED, Correspondent, San Francisco.
Next Annual, San Francisco, October 12, 1920.
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February,
CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 486; members, 80,920; net gain, 11,145. Niagara Falls, July 21, 1920. FRED W . HARCOURT, M.". W - ' . Grand Master. Brother W. G. REID responded as the ambassador of Kansas. Before the Grand Lodge was opened the Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls paid his respects to the Grand Lodge and extended to them a cordial welcome. The Grand Master occupies the greater portion of his peroration in referring to the historic features in and about Niagara Falls. He directs attention to the fact t h a t the first parliament met at that place in 1792; it was there that the first legislative body of their empire declared against Negro bondage in 1792. The entire story is extremely interesting and we regret that space will not permit of reproducing it as a whole. He was called upon to rule that an organization called "The Eastern S t a r " was clandestine. He declined-to make a ruling, stating that he knew nothing whatever about the Order. He presented an extract, however, from the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of England under date of September 3, 1919, which among other things states "All such bodies which admit women to membership are clandestine and irregular." The Grand Master, however, in closing the subject, says, " I really do not think that a Mason is justified in joining or lending his name to any society not Masonic simply because he is a Mason. A Mason must be a man, and our secrets and Lodge proceedings should be a closed book to all outsiders." The committee on the Grand Master's address, referring to the subject, among other things said: "We thirtkit inadvisable that Masons should, as Masons, and without due authority, join other bodies or organizations for either the express or implied purpose of representing Masonry in those bodies or organizations." .
Their late distinguished Brother, M.'- W-'. J O H N ROSS ROBERT-
SON, bequeathed his library to the Toronto Public Library. The Board of Managers of the Library, by resolution, decided to hand over to the Grand Lodge the collection of books on Freemasonry, which was a part of the library donated to the Toronto Public Library. Their action, they state, was riot in opposition to the expressed wishes of Brother ROBERTSON in his will. The Grand Master consented and placed the books under the care of a brother and are to be properly placed on shelves for future use. The Committee on "Audit and Finance" recommended that the salary of the Grand Secretary be made $5,000.00 per year, which recommendation was adopted.
1920-21.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;COLORADO.
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A most interesting history of the Grand Lodge of Ganada is presented by Brother EDWARD B . BROWN, Grand Historian, who succeeded their late P a s t Grand Master JOHN ROSS ROBERTSON. We regret t h a t space will'not permit of publishing this excellent report in full. However, we hope that the Grand Lodge of Canada will print this sketch in pamphlet form and distribute it among the other Grand Jurisdictions. It will indeed be valuable from an historic standpoint. A motion was made to change the name of their Grand Lodge from that of "Canada" to "The Province of Ontario." The matter was laid over until the next Annual Communication. We regret to find that Kansas is not reviewed in their Report on Correspondence. FRED W . HARCOURT, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Toronto. W. M. LOGAN, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Hamilton. Next Annual, Ottawa, July 20, 1921.
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 153; members, 21,257; net gain, 1,012. Denver, October 7, 1919.
CLARENCE M . KELLOGG, M.'. W-'.
Grand Master. The Representative of Kansas, Brother WILLIAM H . SANFORD, was present. Just nineteen days after the Grand Lodge closed; M.'. W.'Brother KELLOGG laid down the working tools of life and his name in the journal of the Proceedings of the Annual Communication over which he presided in the Grand East is recorded among those whose earthly labors are ended. The Proceedings are embellished with an excellent likeness of their present Gran'd Master, M.'. W-'. FRANK L . BISHOP, who visited our Grand Lodge last March where he made many friends among the Craft in this jurisdiction. The Grand Master rendered no decisions, but his address indicates that he was attentive to the Craft during his administration and a detailed report is included in his address relative to dispensations, etc. A report was made to Grand Lodge by a Special Committee on "Fraternal Relations with the Grand Lodges of the German Empire" as to the advisability of continuing fraternal relations with that portion of so-called German Masonry styled the "Confederation of German Grand Lodges." The Committee included in their
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February,
report extracts from the writers on the subject of this so-called German Masonry, in which they (the German writers) practically claim that German Masonry alone deserves esteem and respect; that it must become exclusively national, wear the German dress, have a German character and must renounce everything connected with the World's Masonry, etc., etc. The summing up of the report of the Committee was to the effect that this so-called German Masonry have themselves severed fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Colorado and that any action upon the part of the brethren of t h a t state was unnecessary. The report of the Committee was adopted. The Committee on Correspondence submitted a lengthy report concerning Frunch Masonry, action upon which was deferred until the next Annual Communication. The Chairman, in concluding his report, presented the same without any recommendations. The writer of this report cannot help but feel t h a t a report of this kind, which on its face shows much work and study, should always contain a direct recommendation for or against the proposition in question. We are pleased to note that through a special committee the Grand Lodge purchased a monument for P a s t Grand Master, M-'W-'. J O H N M . CHIVINGTON, first Grand Master of Colorado. This act is indeed most pleasing to the brethren of Kansas as Brother CHIVINGTON was the first Master of the first Lodge established on Kansas soil, being Master of Wyandotte Lodge No. 3. The report of the Grand Secretary deals with financial tables and membership only. No recommendations are made which, would indicate that affairs in the office of Brother JACOBSON are running smoothly and no portion of the machinery needs lubrication. â&#x20AC;˘ - The Committee on Correspondence, under the -review of Kansas, presents the conclusions of our Special Committee on French Masonry whose report was presented and adopted at Grand Lodge in Wichtia in February, 1919. Reference is also-made to the dedication of our new Masonic Home which occurred a t the time the Grand Lodge met in Wichita in 1919. FRANK L . BISHOP, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, Denver. CHARLES H . JACOBSON, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 21, 1920.
1920-21.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONNECTICUT.
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CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 112; members, 31,298; net gain, 1,881. The Grand Lodge held an Emergent Communication in the Administration Building of the Masonic Home at Wallingford on May 17, 1919, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Home. The corner-stone was laid with the ancient ceremonies, after which a short address was made by Past Grand Master LEONARD J: NICKERSON.
An' Emergent Communication w^s held on December 13; 1919, to dedicate the new Masonic Home building. All Grand Officers were present and many distinguished guests. After opening, the Grand Lodge proceeded to the Assembly Hall of the new building where a program was rendered. An address of welcome was delivered and was responded to by the Grand Master, M.'. W-'Brother MOYLE. The Grand Master, assisted by his associate Grand Officers, then dedicated the new building, with the ancient ceremonies. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Hartford, February 4, 1919. WALLACE S. MOYLE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Grand Master issued a number of Special Dispensations waiving the time for conferring the degrees and rendered several decisions, the most important of which was that pertaining to Masonic residence, which in all respects conforms to the Laws of Kansas. The. Committee on Jurisprudence, referring to one of the Lodges conferring degrees in the German language, reported t h a t this was in violation of the expressed resolution of the Grand Lodge in 1919 and a repetition of the same would result in a forfeiture of its charter. . The law concerning jurisdiction was changed, whereby any Lodge legally receiving a petition acquires jurisdiction for a period of three years only. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother GEORGE A. KIES, Grand Secretary, and among others covers the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1919. He briefly refers to the important matters of legislation, fully concurring with our lamented M.'. W.'. Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER concerng Army Lodges, as shown in his review of Kentucky. CHARLES C. PERKINS, M . ' - W - ' . Grand Master, New London. GEORGE A. KIES, R - ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 2, 1921.
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February,.
CUBA—1920. Lodges, 123; members, 10,933; net gain, 1,068. Several Quarterly Communications were held at which reports were submitted by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. Our Grand Representative, Brother FELIX V . PREVAL, Grand Secretary, was in attendance at all the Communications. Brother PREVAL was one of the first brethren the writer of this report had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with in Cuba many years ago. He calls to mind distinctly. the many courtesies shown'him by Brother PREVAL, as well as other Brethren and the Grand Secretary, who a t that time was Brother CHARLES. The Grand Secretary reports a net gain of 1,068, making the present membership 10,933. An excellent showing for our brethren in Cuba. The Report oh Correspondence is presented by Brother F . DE P. RoDRiQUEZ. He includes Kansas for 1919. He refers to the Grand Secretary's report in regard to $160,000.00 being raised for the Masonic Home and showing the balance in our treasury. ANTONIO DE LA PIEDRA, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Havana.FELIX V. PREVAL, R.'- W.'- Grand Secretary, Havana. Next Annual, Havana, March 27, 1921.
DELAWARE—1919. '" Lodges,'. 22; iriembers,. 4,381; net gain, 214.. " - Wilmington, October 1, 1919.
A.. VICTOR HUGHES, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. . . . We feel highly honored that M.'. W-". Brother A. VICTOR HUGHES, our Grand Representative, was present and also that he presided in the Grand E a s t as Grand Master of that jurisdiction. We sincerely trust that he may be spared for many years to the brethren of that state, as his wise counsel and assistance in guiding the destinies of the Craft will, without doubt, be most valuable.The Grand Master decided that one who had lost the fingers of his left hand was not eligible to receive the degrees. If the one in question will change his residence to Arkansas or some of the other jurisdictions and can pass the ballot, he will have no trouble becoming a member of the Craft. We note that it required a recommendation and action by the Committee on Jurisprudence to g r a n t a duplicate charter for one of the Lodges, the original having been destroyed by fire. Why
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DiST.
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should a Grand Lodge overload their printed Proceedings with matters of this kind? In Kansas our law specifically places this authority in the hands of the Grand Master and after due report to him the Grand Secretary is authorized to issue the document, and outside of a formal statement in the statistics no further report is made. Our brethren will be interested in knowing that the Committee on By-Laws in Delaware must pass on all local By-Laws and amendments thereto as under the Laws of Kansas a Lodge m a y adopt such by-laws as they deem necessary provided they do not in any manner conflict with the Laws of our Grand Lodge or the Ancient Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity. The following is quoted only as a curiosity because the enforcement of the same must of necessity cause confusion, bringabout criticism and claims of unfair -judgment in carrying out the purposes of the legislation: Every Lodge shall annually pay to the Grand Lodge three dollars on each candidate initiated, and on each Master Mason returned as a member in the annual returns the sum of one dollar except all who have been entered, passed, or raised during the year, and all who are unable to pay lodge dues, and those whose dues have been remitted, and those whose residences are unknown and therefore cannot be reached by summons.
A proposed amendment to their laws, to be acted upon a t the next Annual Communication, provides for increasing the amount to be paid by each candidate from $5.00 to $10.00, for the benefit of the Masonic Home. Kansas Masons should take notice. There is no Report on Correspondence. HARRY MAYER, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Dover. JAMES F . ROBINSON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Wilmington.
Next Annual, Wilmington, October 6, 1920.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 34; members, 13,723; net gain, 1,866. Washington, March 8, 1919.
JOSEPH H . MILANS, M . ' . W.'-
Grand Master. This was their first Stated Communication for the purpose of the Exemplification of Degrees. The second Communication was held on May 14, 1919, at which time was presented a report on the Masonic Service Association, a report of the Committee on Grievances, and an exhibit of the invitation to the Peace Jubilee to be held under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of England and the meeting concluded with a reso-
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February,
lution which, after amendment, provided for placing in the hands of a committee to be reported upon a t the December Communication, a proposition of placing a broiize tablet in the Masonic Temple in honor of "Brother THEODORE ROOSEVELT, who assisted in laying this corner-stone." '••• • A Special Communication was held November 21, 1919, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Masonic Temple at the corner of Georgia and Colorado Avenues, N. W. This ceremony was performed by the Grand Master, assisted by his Grand Officers. The occasion was made unusual by the presence of two distinguished members, General J O H N J. PERSHING and FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
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The Annual Communication' was held on December 17, 1919, with M.'. W.'. Brother JOSEPH H . MILANS presiding in the Grand East and all other Grand Officers present except the Grand Tyler. Our faithful Brother, T. J O H N NEWTON, was present and graced the occasion as'the Grand Representative of Kansas. The Grand Master in. his address -presents a new form of a table, exhibiting conditions of their Lodges, showing the number of petitions pending in each Lodge,- the number waiting for the First, Second and Third Degrees respectively, and the number Raised since the close of the, Masonic year in 1919. The table .shows up to the date indicated that. they, had Raised in the several lodges in the District, .150. A table of this kind concerning the Lodges of Kansas would make the showing of the District of Columbia look rather insignificant if numbers were to be taken into consideration. The Lodge to which the writer of this report belongs in this city has already Raised over 200 this year and we have" other Lodges in the state doing likewise. Understand, we are not blowing our own horn, as we do not favor Masonry going in leaps and bounds. Many excellent thoughts could be copied from the Grand Master's address, all of which would be extremely, interesting, as well as beneficial to the Masons of our jurisdiction, but space will not permit, an explanation of which will be found in the introduction to this report. ' ' ' The Committee t o whom was referred the subject of a bronze tablet to the memory of Brother THEODORE ROOSEVELT, after covering the subject in a most admirable way; concluded "That 'Masonry regards no man for his worldly wealth and honors' and'therefore it is that it has not'' erected and should not erect monuments in public-places to the memory of'men who have gained distinction entirely outside of its service."J We-presume this action will not appeal strongly to the Masonic sentimentalist; however, it is good, common sense- and strictly in keeping'with the teachings and dig-
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nity of our time-honored institution. What we need in Masonry to-day is a little more of this truly Masonic spirit and less of the so-called "progressive." In the Report on Correspondence by Brother GEORGE W . BAIRD, the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1919 are reviewed, and many of the important subjects considered by the Grand Lodge at that time are briefly enumerated in a most interesting manner. J. HARRY CUNNINGHAM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Masonic Temple, Washington. ABVINE W . JOHNSTON, R."- W - ' . Grand Secretary, Washington. GEORGE W . . BAIRD, P.'- G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Washington.
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. The Quarterly Communication was held on December 3, 1919. At this Communication the usual nominations were presented. A donation of ÂŁ7,400 was made to the Royal National Life Boat Institution. It was definitely decided at this Communication to amalgamate certain funds for a perpetual memorial to their late venerable Grand Secretary, EDWAKD LETCHWORTH, This action speaks well for our brethren across the water and is an evidence of the respect in which our distinguished Crafsman was held by them for so many years. Sir EDWARD, as he was commonly known, remained steadfast to the Landmarks and Ancient Charges of the Fraternity to the end. At the Quarterly Communication held on March 3, 1920, t h e customary Grand Oificers were elected and' the Grand Director of , Ceremonies made proclamation accordingly. Annual Grand Festival. London, April 28, 1920. Rt. Hon Lord AMPTHILL, Pro Grand Master. After the announcement of the election a t the last Quarterly Communication, the Grand Director of Ceremonies made proclamation of the re-election of the Duke of CONNAUGHT as Grand Master. The Grand Master then announced that it was his pleasure to reappoint M.'. W-'. Brother, Rt. Hon. Lord AMPTHILL as Provincial Grand Master. At the Quarterly Communication of June 2, 1920, the Grand Lodge Was honored with the presence of the Grand Master of Scotland, and his associate Grand Officers. They were received in due form and according to their ceremonies and a welcome extended by the Provincial Grand Master, which was responded to by the Grand Master of Scotland, M.'. W.'. Brother Brig.-Gen. ROBiaiT GORDON-GILMORE of Craig Millar.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;FLORIDA.
February,
FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 236; members, 16,612; net gain, 1,863. Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 20, 1920.
T. PICTON WARLOW, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. Kansas was represented by Brother HAREY B . MINIUM. The Grand Master reported the issuance.of a number of Special Dispensations, waiving the statutory time to elect and confer the degrees on those who were entering the service of their country and to others for cases of emergeficy. He also makes a report of his attendance at the Peace Celebration held in Albert Hall in London oh Juiie 27, 1919. The report of the Deputy Grand Master indicates that he had performed'a number of official acts in the absence of the Grand Master, such as issuing Special Dispensations, laying corner-stones, charters surrendered and re.stored. The Proceedings also contain full reports of their District Deputy Grand Masters, each of whom give a complete account of their stewardship. The Grand Secretary's report contains a list of the Lodges which had surrendered their charters and also the dates and names of Lodges to whom Letters of Dispensation were issued. ' The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home and Orphanage made a most complete report on that subject, including an account of the dedication of the Home, which was held on April 7, 1919. A resolution was adopted increasing the per capita tax for the Masonic Home from fifty cents to one dollar. A regulation was adopted providing for the issuance of a certificate instead of a duplicate dimit where the original had been lost or destroyed. This is in conformity with the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. They also adopted a regulation providing that a slight physical deforhiity would not prevent the initiation of a worthy applicant, leaving the merits of such cases- to the judgment of each Lodge. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother SILAS B. WRIGHT, and Kansas was reviewed for 1919. He refers briefly to the action of our Grand Lodge in regard to French Masonry. REGINALD H . COOPER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Palatka. WiLBER P. WEBSTER, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . WRIGHT, P.'- G-'- M.'- Correspondent, DeLand.
1920-21.
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GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 674; members, 55,060; net gain, 5,870. Macon, October 28, 1919.
ROBERT J. TRAVIS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. We note that our faithful and distinguished Grand Representative, Brother HENRY BANKS, was present. During the year Brother BANKS passed to the Great Beyond, and in making record of the same we do so with a feeling of sadness, both in the capacity of Correspondent and also personally. His passing away is a great loss to the Craft in Georgia and indeed his absence from the meetings of our General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council will be a source of very great regret to all of us who have been in attendance at these meetings for so many years. We extend to our brethren of Georgia our sincere sympathy. The Grand Master makes a lengthy report on the George Washington National Memorial proposition, likewise covers the subject of "Overseas Mission." He felt warranted, and justly so, in attending the Peace Conference of the United Grand Lodge of England and makes a full and detailed report to the Grand Lodge. Georgia is making an effort to raise an endowment fund for the support of indigent Master Masons and at the time of their Annual Communication, there was about $60,000.00 in this fund. The Grand Master in dealing with this subject, removed his gloves if he had any, and spoke as follows: It is a crying sliame that tliere should be anywhere in Georgia the case of a worthy Master Mason whose gentle hands can now garner but scantily and whose feeble steps, as lie approaches the crossing over the river,' needs the strengthening help of our outstretched arm and who calls to us for help and whose calls receive no answer. Our brethren over the seas have shown us what liberality means toward the orphan and the aged. Recently the Grand Lodge of England a t one benefit performance raised by voluntary contribution the sum of $350,000 for the support of one of its welfare institutions. Can it be that the Empire State of the South will not liberally come to the help of these our brethren and of their children?
It would be much better for the Craft at large if a few more of our Grand Masters would "open her up wide" and express their views as forcefully on some other lines as M.'. W.'. Brother TRAVIS expresses himself on this subject. We regret that space will not permit of quoting more fi'om his excellent address.. A special report on French Masonry was presented by Brother RAYMUND DANIEL, concluding with a recommendation under two
resolutions, the sum and substance of which was that their -Grand Lodge declined recognizing the so-called French Masonry and re-
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scinding their former action in granting' their members, while in France, the privilege of visiting French Lodges. "Consistancy, thou a r t a jewels" , . . . . We note that a picture of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England was presented to the Grand Lodge by Brother RAYMUND DANIEL. 'We are wondering however, where he got the picture and just what its value is from the viewpoint of being connected with the celebration. Possibly they placard the windows on a' special occasion such as the Peace Celebration and as we sometimes do in our own glorious country. We note that a report was made by a special committee in regard to the dissemination of Masonic knowledge, and referring to Kansas, we observe ,that they credit us with "no.general plan." A mistake, a mistake, as we have one of the most complete organizations in the United States for the dissemination of Masonic knowledge in the way of seventy-four annual district meetings, at which we endeavor to have an address delivered to the brethren by one of t'ne Grand Officers or some other brother who is competent, dealing with t h e more important subjects of Masonry. In addition to this, most of our Lodges present to each brother when iraised to the sublime degree of Master. Mason, one of our adopted Shaver Monitors, urging upon him the importance of becoming familiar with the. various subjects and reading the beautiful ceremonies in con^ nection therewith. . . The Proceedings of Kansas for .1919 a r e reviewed b y Brother RAYMUND DANIEL, and we are grateful to him for the touching tribute he pays to the memory of our late M.'. W-'- Brother MILLER. We cannot refrain from handing Brother DANIEL a bouquet for noting the excellence, of the oration delivered by our-Brother WILLIAM L . HUGGINS, which the writer of this report considers one of the best ever delivered before our Grand Lodge, but regret to say that but few of our correspondents even referred to the subject. No charge for the flowers. CHARLES L . BASS, M.". W . ' - Grand Master, Atlanta. FRANK F . BAKER, R.". W - ' - Grand Secretary, Macon. RAYMUND DANIEL, Correspondent, Atlanta.
1920-21.
CORRESPONDENCE-JDAHO:
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IDAHO—1920. Lodges, 6 8 ; m e m b e r s , 6,934; n e t g a i n , 1,217. Boise,
September
14,
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Grand Master. Brother SHERMAN P : • COFFIN, our Grand Representative, w a s present. • ' • W e q u o t e t h e following f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ; because it i s good M a s o n i c t e a c h i n g : You come, not out of sheer curiosity or for tlie purpose of mere entertainment, but are imbued with a spirit of loyalty and devotion to our institution and are impelled by an earnest desire to emphasize and pror mote that great fundamental principle, the Brotherhood of Man, based on the Fatherhood of GOD, and I doubt not that your labors here will result in much good and militate in extending the beneficent influences of those great tenets of our order—Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Likewise t h e following dealing w i t h t h e g r e a t s u b j e c t . of M a s o n i c e d u c a t i o n will b e i n t e r e s t i n g t o o u r own b r e t h r e n : Masonic education is the keynote of today and the bringing of this subject into right relations so a s to make it a living force is occupying the attention of many Grand liibdges a t this time. Idaho must not lag in the great work before us. i . . . • :.: A p r o p o s i t i o n is n o w p e n d i n g looking t o w a r d t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n of a c h a r i t y fund to b e r a i s e d b y t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d t h e G r a n d C h a p t e r , a n d is t o be a d m i n i s t e r e d b y a Masonic C h a r i t y B o a r d , g o v e r n e d b y t h e h e a d s of' t h e s e bodies. T h e p r o p o s i t i o n i s n o t a b a d one, a l t h o u g h w e c a n s e e n o r e a s o n w h y a n y Gi-and L o d g e should call t o i t s a s s i s t a n c e ' a n y of t h e o t h e r so-called c o - o r d i n a t e bodies. L e t t h e o t h e r b o d i e s ' ' c o n t r i b u t e t o ' t h e C h a r i t y ' ' F u n d of t h e G r a n d L o d g e a n d l e t t h e " M o t h e r " look a f t e r t h e children; -' ' W e n o t e t h e s u b j e c t of t r a n s f e r of m e m b e r s h i p is "again m e n tioned a n d w e c a n a d d t o w h a t w a s said one y e a r a g o i n r e v i e w i n g I d a h o a n d t h a t i s t h a t in K a n s a s w e h a v e found t h e tralhsfer p r o p o sition a s n a r e a n d d e l u s i o n ; it is n o t p r a c t i c a l " a n d w i t h o u t doiibt w e a r e n o w c a r r y i n g u p o n o u r rolls rriany h u n d r e d m e m b e r s w h o a r e held a s ' m e m b e r s i n t w o L o d g e s a t t h e s a m e t i m e . T h e r e is n o w a y which c a n b e developed t h r o u g h h u m a n intelligence t o l o c a t e t h e s e cases a n d t h e r e f o r e i t will b e a question of only a few y e a r s u n t i l t h e p e r m a n e n t r e c o r d s of m a n y m e m b e r s will s h o w t h e y a r e suspended, w h o in f a c t a r e n o t suspended, b u t a r e . m e r n b e r s of o t h e r L o d g e s . Y o u h a d b e t t e r a b a n d o n t h e idea. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r u l e d t h a t a p e r s o n w h o h a d lost t h e first finger of t h e r i g h t h a n d w a s n o t eligible, y e t in h i s n e x t r u l i n g h e took t h e position t h a t o n e blind of a n eye W A S eligible. B e t t e r stick to t h e L a n d m a r k s a n d R e g u l a t i o n s of t h e F r a t e r n i t y a n d c u t out t h e sentiment.
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He ruled against smoking in a Lodge room. We need no regulations in Kansas on this subject, although we will admit that some of our Lodges "jump the hurdles" once in a while and allow smoking when the Lodge is opened. The Grand' Master recommended t h a t their Law be changed providing t h a t dues shall, not accrue against a Mason while he is under suspension. Our Laws are in accord with his recommendation. The Grand Master also recommended that all correspondence in regard to conferring degrees by courtesy be conducted through their Grand Secretary. A good suggestion. This is the practice in our own jurisdiction, except of course the correspondence MAY be transmitted through the Grand Master. He also recommended that their Law be amended providing t h a t a dimitted brother may be entitled to Masonic burial, providing his dimit is not more than six months old. In Kansas we place no restrictions upon this matter, leaving it entirely to each Lodge whether they shall comply with the wishes of the brother's family or not. He bears down on the social proposition, believing there should be more of this feature exercised in the Lodges than there is at present. We agree with him, providing they do not "run the thing into the ground." There is the danger of the proposition. It should be remembered that the so-called spirit of "progressiveness" is rampant in Masonry, if possible, even more than it is in public affairs in life. The Grand Secretary makes a very interesting report and among other things refers to the card index which he states has been progressing nicely during the past year. Too high an estimate cannot be placed on that valuable portion of their records. He makes an excellent report on the subject of "Masonic Education." Knowing Brother KNEPPER as we do and his familiarity with that line of work, we can only say that the Grand Lodge of Idaho is to be congratulated on having a brother of his education and standing occupy the important office of Grand Secretary. We would like to say more in regard to his report but space will not permit. The Report on Correspondence is prepared by Brother GEORGE E. KNEPPER, Grand Secretary. He reviews Kansas for 1920, copying liberally from .that portion of the Grand Secretary's report dealing with membership and referring to the three largest Lodges. I. EDGAR MEEK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Caldwell. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, R - ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Boise. Next Annual, Coeur d'Alene, September 13, 1921.
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ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 885; members, 203,447; net gain, 23,915. Chicago, October 12, 1920.
DANIEL G. FITZGERRELL, M . ' . W-'.
Grand Master. The review of Illinois submitted herewith is based on the advance copy of the address of the Grand' Master, the report of Brother DELMAR D . DARRAH, Chairman of the Committee on Corre-
spondence and additional information furnished by our Grand Representative, M.'. W.'- GEORGE M . MOULTON, and their accommodat-
ing Grand Secretary, ISAAC CUTTER, as the writer of this report could not wait until the Illinois Proceedings were issued and he did not want to omit reference to their transactions in this report. The address of the Grand Master contains so many valuable subjects that it is hard to know just where to draw the line, and thus avoid punishment at the hands of the Grand Lodge for using too much space. The introduction to his address, however, is very brief, and from it we quote the following: These lines express the genius and spirit of the Masonic fraternity. The true Mason thinks less of self and more of others. Altruism is his creed. True, it may be said, that all do not attain to this ideal. Yet, the Craft as a whole stands for the uplift and betterment of humanity.
He submits two interesting reports concerning their Masonic Homes, one at LaGrange and the other at Sullivan. Concerning the former he reports that it has been necessary to enter upon some very important improvements in the way of more adequate housing facilities. The improvements contemplate a dormitory for the girls and a hospital to be used in emergencies. This is a splendid idea and exactly in keeping with our own Masonic Home, as we have a building separate and apart from the others, not a hospital but what we call a detention ward. I t is a beautiful, small stone building, well heated, lighted and ventilated, and we trust our Illinois brethren will be provided with something equally as good. The balance of the W a r Fund and other donations, amounting to $173,000.00, was used for this purpose. He likewise reports the excellent condition of the Home a t Sullivan, but directs attention to the condition of their farm, which contains 464 acres. He states that but 130 acres are capable of producing large crops, and in his judgment the management of the farm should be separate^ and distinct from the Home and likewise these two Homes should be under separate management. His recommendation is an excellent one.
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One year "ago their Law was arriended in regard to physical qualification, providing t h a t an investigation in case of the lame, maimed and defective, should be made by. the Grand Master. He now reports that there were so many applications came in, it was impossible for' him to go into all the cases and being "swarnped", he called a meeting of the Grand Master's Advisory Council and reports that in accordance with the recommendation of the-Council it was his opinion that it was "safer and wiser to allow the Lodges to follow the letter of the old Law rather than attempt to act under the spirit of the new Law." Whereupon he issued a circular under date of December 10, 1919 accordingly. There was a balance in their "National Defense Fund" of $56,035.27, which he recommended be used in the construction of additional buildings a t their Home in LaGrange. His recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge. He calls attention to the infamous chain letter proposition, recommending that each member break his link of the chain and thus stop the nefarious traffic. The Grand Lodge agreed with him, and so expressed themselves in- disposing of the matter. He directs attention, under the head of "Reflecting on Masonry" to the free street shows and concluding entertainments in Masonic Halls under the name of "Masonry," which brings "ridicule and reproach" on our time honored Fraternity. He even went to the extent of issuing a letter to each Lodge,-orderingthat it be read a t three separate Stated Communications. He likewise took the matter up with the "head mogul" of one of .these organizations, who seemed to awaken to the fact, that the Grand Master .had just .cause for complaint and subsequently,issued some sort of an order to his association forbidding any„ further action such ..as that to which the Grand Master of Illinois took exception. The action of the Grand Master was approved by the Grand Lodge and we feel justified in adding just one more stainp of approval from the Sunflower State. The writer of this report was importuned and accepted an invitation a short time ago to attend an entertainment given by one of the ladies' organizations who' hold their meetings in one of our Masonic Halls, and while the entertainment was not given iii the Hall proper, but in the banquet room, it was advertised and known as a "Masonic" circus and it certainly was even more than that, as the old "midway" of the ancient days of the 'World's Fair, for din and noise, could scarcely be used as a comparison and in the midst of the revelry, one of the tables which was used as a place for resting, gave way and two of the ladies were badly injured. And all of this .was improperly credited to "Masonry." We here copy a subject, under the head of "A Pernicious Practice" in the hope that many of our members in this jurisdiction will have the opportunity of reading the same:
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From-more than one lodge have come complaints that Masons a r e being solicited in and around lodge meetings to petition bodies other than Masonic. . ^ This lias gone so far and the abuse has become so flagrant that Entered.Apprentices and Fellow Crafts are thus solicited to join so-called "higher bodies of Masonry." Even persons who have been elected to takethe.degrees in Masonry and have not been initiated have been urged to sigrn petitions to unite with these other organizations. Such practices are most reprehensible. The impression on the candidate is that Masonry is nothing more than a vestibule through which he can become a "higher Mason." There are no higher degrees in Masonry. It is not my purpose here to inveigh against other organizations t h a t see fit to draw their material from the fraternity. In many of these I hold agreeable membership. The difliculty is not in the organizations themselves but in the ignorant and frenzied zeal displayed by some of their members. Every lodge and every master should see that each Master Mason is well grounded in the principles and ritual of Masonry. This cannot be done if he is swept on by the tide of those who care more for buttons and charms than for the fundamentals of the ancient Craft. Unless over-zealous and fanatical members of so-called "higher bodies"., can be curbed, it may become necessary to invoke disciplinary measures to safeguard the ancient Craft.
This is a line of thought which is fast taking hold of the stalwart members of the Craft and it might, by many of these overzealous brethren, be taken as a warning for the time is not f a r distant when vicious habits of this kind.will no longer be tolerated by our Fraternity. The action of the Grand Master in this particular was approved. . , .....' An association which was started last year, proposing, to do the dispensing of charity for other Grand Lodges, received atten-. tion a t his hands and on the question of whether their Grand Lodge would become a member of this organization or not, based.on a per capita tax of five cents, he recommended that their Grand Lodge do not become a member and his recommendation was approved. It has been the custom of their Grand Lodge to print quairterly a list of the names of those rejected. As this is an expensive proposition, amounting to about $800.00 per annum, the Grand Master recommended that the practice be discontinued and their Code amended accordingly. The Report on Correspondence by M.'. W.'. DELMAR D . DARRAH,
includes Kansas for 1920. He kindly devotes two pages to the transactions of that Communication. He comments on our work in preparing a history of the Lodges in this state and wonders what particular good a work of this kind will accomplish. Unless we went into details it would be a hard matter to answer his question, or set his mind a t rest as to the value of this work. If Brother DARRAH will "drop oflf" at Topeka some day, we will take
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special delight in showing him just what it does mean to the Craft of Kansas and how much more valuable this department is becoming each year. We will likewise show him some other interesting things from an historic standpoint which we do not believe any other Grand Lodge on earth possesses. There are no missing "links" in the history of Masonry in Kansas and all of it, including the valuable records, a r e housed in what we believe to be t h e most artistic, fire-proof building in the world which is used exclusively for the offices of t h e Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery and the Library and Museum of the Grand Lodge. Take a look at the 1918 Proceedings. He notes that our Grand Lodge affords an opportunity for demonstrating the work of our jurisdiction. In this connection we will say t h a t by referring to our Proceedings he will note that this has been t h e custom in our Grand Lodge for over a third of a century and the demonstration of the work is under the immediate control of our Lecturer, and on a volunteer candidate in order that the'Lecturer may, a t any point in the work, correct mistakes, which we may add, seldom occur. As a further matter of information in this connection, we will add that our District Deputy Grand Masters hold a district meeting in each district once a year, at which time the Lecturer holds a School of Instruction. We have seventyfour districts. . , DANIEL G. FITZGERRELL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Normal. IssAC CuTTEK, R-'- W-'- Grand Secretary, Camp Point. DELMAR D . DARRAH, p . ' . G-'. M.'. Correspondent, Bloomington.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 11, 1921.
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 568; members, 98,170; net gain, 10,020. Indianapolis, May 25, 1920.
CHARLES J. OBRISON, M-". W.".
Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM RIDLEY, our Grand Representative, was at his post. We almost hesitate in picking up the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana for 1920, knowing t h a t the hands that wrought this piece of work have returned to mother earth and that his remains now repose in the "narrow house appointed for all living." The tie of friendship between " C A L " and t h e writer of this report was closer than with any of the other brethren of the quill. His passing away, therefore, sinks deeply into the heart and affection of the writer and words cannot express his feeling a t the loss of his
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warmest friend and brother Grand Secretary. When personally associated, it was always " G A L " and " A L . " We can therefore only say good bye, "CAL," knowing that his earthly career is closed, leaving behind only an inheritance of love and devotion for his family, friends and common humanity. As a preliminary to the journal the.records shows that the Secretaries of the Lodges were entertained, there having been a regular program prepared for these distinguished visitors. It consisted of an entertainment in the form of vocal and instrumental music and the meeting concluded with a social occasion at which an address was delivered by the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary, the latter directing particular attention to business matters and the duties of Secretaries. We doubt not that the meeting was a very instructive one, which would be of great assistance to the Grand Lodge of Indiana and to their Grand Secretary in the matter of keeping up the records in particular. The Grand Master in his address notes, under the subject of "Grievances" that some of their Lodges have accepted applications from petitioners who resided in the jurisdiction of other Lodges and in disposing of these matters, simply calls attention to it in his address, stating that Masters should be particularly careful and not violate their laws in this particular. Another case of "spanking" on the wrist and it will be of no avail whatever, as the same practice will be repeated the next year, or at least that has been the experience in Kansas. He also directs attention under the same heading, to the failure of Masters to attend to their duties, absenting themselves from Communications and refusing to do work. Referring to this he places the blame on the Lodge in electing brethren of this kind to such high positions. As the Grand Master is at the head of the Craft, why not remove such" Masters from office and thereby rebuke the Lodge for electing members of this kind and break them of the practice in future. We note a very high tribute paid to their Grand Secretary, Brother CALVIN W . PRATHER, and we venture a guess that the kind words expressed by the Grand Master are echoed by every Mason in the jurisdiction of Indiana. Proper tribute is paid to the memory of their Past Grand Master LINCOLN V. CRAVENS, who ceased his earthly: labors August 4, 1919. â&#x20AC;˘ Brother CRAVENS was a Masonic product of Kansas, having received his degrees in our Anthem Lodge No. 284 in Scott. City, Kansas, in 1892. The Grand Secretary submits a most comprehensive report, first dealing with receipts and disbursements of the Grand Lodge, statistics relative to their membership and under several topics
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calls attention to important matters dealing with the Craft of that jurisdiction. The Proceedings contain a group picture of the Secretaries in attendance at this Annual Communication. We regret that Brother ELMER F . GAY, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, was unable to review our Proceedings for 1920, but it was no fault of his as our new printer fell by the wayside and fell awfully hard and never recovered from the shock until about August 1st, nothwithstanding for the past twenty-six years our Proceedings have been issued within thirty days after the close of our Grand Lodge, making the delivery usually about the middle of March. RICHARD H . SCHWEITZER, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Knightstown.
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IOWA—1920. Lodges, 531; members, 67,346; net gain, 4,874. Ft. Dodge, June 8, 1920.
WILLIAM A. WESTFALL, M . ' . W . " .
Grandr Master. . . The limited space your committee feels justified in reserving for the Report- on Correspondence prevents him from copying the entire introduction in the Grand Master's address. I t is indeed a jewel and worthy of reproduction. We, however, cannot refrain from quoting a few lines of the.first p a r t : Time; the harbinger of the end of all tilings, has decreed that our Masonic year is about to.close. It was but yesterday that you placed in my hands that priceless gift of opportunity, I mean the opportunity of service;'to you, my brethren, and to humanity. From the very day you placed the responsibility of this great offlce in my hands, to this very moment, when I can see the rays of the setting sun of my offlcial life, I have always seen before me a well-worn path of duty, and I have tried faithfully to tread that path with an untiring zeal, and I have attempted to fulfill every obligation, be -it great or small.. - • - • We note that the Grand Master "healed" the usual physical defects in the hope that by so doing these brethren would have "the opportunity to satisfy the craying for a real brotherhood among men." The writer is too much of an ancient- "stand-patter" to do other than pray that nothing of this kind will ever happen in Kansas until after he has passed over t o the other side. We cannot refrain from, referring to a conversation had almost thirty
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years ago, with Brothers WILLIAMS of Ohio, STANTON of Kentucky, HEDGES of Montana and BOWEN of Nebraska along this very line of thought and they were unanimous in the opinion that within a quarter of a century there would be a so-called attempt to modernize Freemasonry and begin the work of tampering with the very principles which are the main support of our time honored institution. We could even go farther and say more concerning the judgment of these venerable brethren, but we must bide our time in the hope that before we pass away an opportunity will be given to reveal something which may be of interest to the Craft. Enough said for the present. The Grand Secretary in presenting his report directs attention to the deplorable condition of affairs in regard to printing the Proceedings, blanks and necessary supplies for conducting the affairs of his office and the library. We appreciate to the fullest extent every word in his report on this subject and even wonder when, if ever, it will end. In our own library we are practically at a standstill. We endeavor to carefully file all matter received for that department, keep our Proceedings indexed up. to date, add and mark anything to be filed in the museum department, but as to binding and printing additional matter it is absolutely prohibitive when we take into consideration a fair price for work of this kind. His report throughout is, as irsual, "par excellence" and in fact Kansas almost from the beginning copied very largely from Iowa in the arrangement of their Proceedings. One of the interesting rulings of the Grand Master referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, was where a Lodge requested permission to "tote" its charter and officers to another town than the one in which the Lodge is legally located and there confer the degrees on candidates who were not, presumably, sufficiently interested in Freemasonry to travel to the town in which the Lodge was situated. The committee very properly ruled that the charter did not permit of anything of this kind and further that it was against the usual Masonic Law and usage to allow a W a r r a n t of Constitution to be taken from one place to another for the purpose of conferring degrees. ' The report concerning the Peace Jubilee held in London in June, 1919, is accompanied by a picture of the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Englandj^and a group picture of the brethren in attendance on that occasion. M.'. W.'. Brother BLOCK, on behalf of the Committee on Jurisprudence, presented a preamble and resolution endorsing what is known as the SMITH-DOWNER bill now pending in the United States legislature. This,bill provides for a Department of .Education and without doubt is deserving of the most hearty support of every
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true, red-blooded Amejrican, but why a Grand Lodge of Masons should "stick their finger in the pie" as such, we cannot understand. No man can be a good Mason in this country and a resident thereof without being a loyal citizen and true to his country. We note that M.'- W-'. Brother Louis BLOCK, in his Report on Correspondence under the head of Kansas, gives as his reason for not reviewing our Proceedings that at the time of writing the report, t h e 1920 copy had not reached his hands. We regret exceedingly that such was the case and offer as an excuse that we tried out a new printer who fell by the wayside and our Proceedings were not promulgated until-practically the first of August. This broke our record of twenty-six years, during which time our Proceedings were always issued within thirty days after the close of Grand Lodge. J E S S E A U J E N W E S T , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Des Moines.
NEWTON R . PARVIN, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. LOUIS BLOCK, P . ' . G-'. M.'. Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Waterloo, June 14, 1921.
IRELAND^1919. Dublin, December 27, 1919. R."- W-'--CHARLES A. CAMERON,
Deputy Grand Master, presided. The Proceedings contain a complete list of Grand Representatives, but the journal does not indicate whether our Grand Representative was present or not. We regret that these Proceedings, like most of those issued by our brethren in far away lands, give no information whatever concerning their membership, the increase or decrease or t h e number of Lodges on their rolls. Considering the excellent manner, in which their Proceedings a r e prepared, and the high standard in t h e construction of the language used, it would seem that matters of detail such as that to which reference is made above would be included in their Proceedings. We regret, indeed, to make this reference but it would be most gratifying if such information was furnished so that our statistics would be more complete. Iri the absence of the Grand Master the Grand Secretary read a communication expressing his regret and complimenting t h e Craft on their good work and progress throughout the jurisdiction. The Deputy Grand Master submits a detailed report, first extending a hearty welcome,, it being the largest attendance they ever recorded on St. John's Day.
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Relative to the terms of peace following the war he refers to a complication having arisen in the United States by reason of the fact. that there is a Democratic President in the person of Dr. WILSON, and a Republican majority in the Senate who are not inclined to agree with the President in his views. We submit that the title of "Dr." for our President is technically correct, yet it does look rather peculiar when applied to one holding the high office of President of the United States. He mentions the fact that in their last Home Rule Act there is a provision protecting the Order from interference, but there was no provision of this kind in the Act of Parliament creating two districts in Ireland, one for the six northern counties and one for the rest of Ireland. As their Grand Master is a leading member in Parliament he suggests that a request be made of him to look after their interests so that in case the Act is passed there should be protection. To those who are familiar with conditions in t h a t country they cannot help but appreciate the wisdom of this suggestion as our brethren in Ireland are surrounded by the most bitter enemies. The Deputy Grand Secretary reports that a Roll of Honor for the members of the Craft who served in the great war was in process of being printed and that it would be distributed about the end of June. An excellent plan and such as we adopted and carried out in our own jurisdiction. He submits a brief report of the Peace Celebration heid in London on June 27, 1919, in Albert Hall. He reports the death of one of their most venerable members, Brother DAVID PLUNKET, who passed away in his, eighty-first year. He served the Grand Lodge as their Senior Grand Deacon in 1875. We also note in his report the passing away of Brother ARTHUR WILLIAMSON, who was our representative near their Grand Lodge. Kansas here extends sympathy to the Grand Lodge of Ireland on the loss of such a valuable member. The Rt. Hon. The Earl of DONOUGHMORE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. H. E. FLAVELLE, R . ' . W-'. Deputy Grand Secretary, Dublin.
KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 594; members, 53,182; net gain, 4,111. Louisville, October 21, 1919.
WILLIAM
CARSON BLACK, M . ' .
W-'. Grand Master. The Grand Master makes a complete report concerning their Widows and Orphans' Home and Old Masons' Home. Kentucky is proud of these institutions and well they may be as the record
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of their benevolent institutions in Masonry is familiar to all reading Masons throughout this land and abroad. They are now striving to raise one million dollars to construct new buildings and the Grand Master and the committee in charge have full confidence t h a t the amount needed will be raised without any difficulty whatever. Masonic charity, without doubt, is the watchword of every Mason in t h a t jurisdiction. Reference is also made to their Masonic Home Journal which was first edited by our old time friend and brother, Past Grand Master HENRY B . GRANT. We are honored with every publication of this excellent journal in our Grand Lodge Library. The Grand Master makes a full report concerning their Masonic Temple in Louisville, which shows that the cost, including furniture, was $265,181.94. There was an indebtedness on this building of $135,000 in the shape of 4% bonds for the Grand Lodge. Of this amount the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home hold $95,000.00 and the Educational Trustees and the Grand Lodge $40,000.00. By authority of the Grand Lodge the Grand Master and a committee of five conveyed this property to the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home and Infirmary for a consideration of $135,000, to be paid by the Home, cancelling the $95,000.00 of bonds and assuming the payment of the $40,000.00 in bonds held by the Educational Trustees. In this way the Grand Lodge will be relieved of paying taxes on the Temple, which was required under the Statutes of t h a t State. A complete report is also made by the Educational Trustees and the St. John's Day League, both of which are interesting but space will not permit of reviewing their â&#x20AC;˘detailed account under these heads. The Grand Secretary's report deals largely with routine matt e r s of his office, such as annual returns, library, amendments to the Laws proposed a t the last Annual Communication, and a complete summary of statistics, both as to membership and finance. The Correspondent, Brother W. W. CLARKE, covers the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1919, devoting most of his report to the correspondence had by our Past Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART in regard to French Masonry. HENRY S. MCELROY, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Lebanon. DAVE JACKSON, R . ' . W . * . Grand Secretary, Louisville. WILLIAM W . CLARKE, P - ' - G-'- M . ' . Reporter, Owensboro.
J^Jext Annual, Louisville, October 19, 1920.
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LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 241; members, 23,008; net gain, 2,420. New Orleans, February 2, 1920.
RUDOLPH KRAUSE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother HENRY S. WESTON, was present. The Grand Master submits an excellent story of his trip to London to attend the Peace Celebration. We regret, however, to note that this report is marred by the use of initials in giving the names of others who attended and in using letters only for the honorary titles of distinguished Craftsmen in other jurisdictions. His report also includes visits to Scotland, Ireland, France, including some of the battle fields. The Grand Master was asked for a ruling whether a boiler maker who was the Secretary or walking delegate of his Union, was eligible to receive the degrees. He ruled that he was, in view of the fact that he was enabled to gain a livlihood. The Grand Master was no exception as he was asked for authority to permit a lodge to receive and if elected to confer the degrees on some unfortunate individual who was attached to a cork leg. Of course his answer, as it should have been, was in the negative. Harken ye brethren of some other jurisdictions! Other questions of a very unusual and unique nature were asked of the Grand Master but space will not permit repeating them. We might add, however, that he was "pestered" with fiftynine', all of which he reported in full in his address. The Report on Correspondence covers the Proceedings of Kansas for 1919. Reference is made to our position in regard to French Masonry. We will add no comments, rather preferring to wait until our F r e n c h ' brethren finish the job of voting on the proposition of again admitting the ladies as members of the Craft. We understand such action is now being taken. We admit a weakness for a nice looking lady but cannot bear the thought of watching her attempt to "ride the goat." W Y N N E G . ROGERS, M . ' . W.'- Grand Master, New Orleans. JOHN A. DAVILLA, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Orleans. Next Annual, New Orleans, February 7, 1921.
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MAINE—1920. Lodges, 206; members, 35,670; net gain, 2,284. Portland, May 4, 1920.
SILAS B . ADAMS, M . " . W - ' . Grand
Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother ARCHIE L E E TALBOT, was
at his post of duty. The Grand Master ruled t h a t a Lodge could not appear in regalia in conjunction with civic organizations or other fraternal societies a s that could only be done on occasions strictly Masonic. We can almost hear the voice of our old personal friend and distinguished brother, JOSIAH H . DRUMMOND, approve this ruling of the Grand Master. The following was sustained by the Grand Lodge, which was in answer to a question whether or not a Lodge could legally vote a donation from its funds for the Red Cross or any public benevolent or philanthropic objects, or whether a Lodge had the right to use its funds to furnish free and expensive banquets: Lodge funds are held in trust for deferring the necessary expenses of the Lodge and for charitable purposes and they cannot properly be used for a n y other purpose.
The Grand Secretary makes a brief report concerning work in connection with his office, and calling particular attention to the condition of their annual reports, siiggesting that each Lodge vote to pay some outside typist to have their reports made in typewritten form. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were not reviewed. Edward W. WHEELER, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Brunswick. CHARLES B . DAVIS, R - ' - W.'. Grand Secretary, Portland. ALBRO E . CHASE, P . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Portland.
Next Annual, Portland, May 3, 1921.
MANITOBA—1920. Lodges, 79; members, 8,369; net gain, 488. Winnipeg, June 9, 1920.
ALEXANDER MCINTYRE, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of- Kansas, Brother JABEZ MILLER,
was present. The Grand-Master in introducing his address, consumed twelve pages of closely printed typewritten matter which might be termed, an excellent Masonic oration, and we regret that space will not permit of publishing the same in full.
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It is to be regretted that his address was not printed with special headings a s this plan enables one to review a document of this kind much more satisfactorily than where it is simply paragraphed. He covers the subject of Grand Representatives, stating t h a t during the year he had "purged the list, cutting out dead wood and filling vacancies," we have no doubt with good, live material. In Kansas we aim to follow this matter up annually and in this w:ay prevent the Grand Lodge from carrying as an accredited representative of another Grand Jurisdiction, one who has been "dead in the harness" possibly for years. The Report on Correspondence is presented in "topical" form which in the opinion of the writer of this report, is not popular or at least it is not practical for the writer of the Reports on Correspondence as time is largely the essence of the contract and if all were to present their reports in this form it would not be possible for the Correspondent of Kansas to review the Proceedings of the several Masonic Grand Bodies and have the copy ready for the printer in time to be included with our Annual Proceedings. - ALBERT J. HATCHER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Brandon. JAMES A. OVAS, R.'- W-'. Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. PERCY E . KELLETT, Correspondent, Winnipeg.
Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 8, 1921.
MARYLAND—1919. Lodges, 116; members, 21,978; net gain, 2,558. Semi-annual Communication, Baltimore, May
13, 1919.
CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . , M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master.
The Grand. Lodge was honored with the presence of several distinguished visitors from other Grand Jurisdictions, all of whom were properly introduced and received in accordance with their respective ranks and given a warm welcome. This volume of the Proceedings contains a picture of our personal friend and brother, M.'. W-'. CHARLES, C. HOMER, J R . ; however, we cannot refrain from offering a little criticism as the picture is not one in keeping with the high standard and dignity of the Grand Lodge of Maryland or indeed the distinguished Craftsman who presides in the Grand East.' The address of the Grand Master deals largely with local matters. However, he reports having'made a number of official visits in his own jurisdiction as well as some others in foreign jurisdictions. -• . . . . . . .
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Brother WARREN S. SEIPP, the Grand Lecturer, reports having made, during the past six months, sixty-seven visitations. Having- "trailed" Brother SEIPP somewhat at the time of the meeting of the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council in Baltimore two years ago, we are constrained to believe that he was of great assistance in every Lodge he visited. He is a "live wire" and without doubt of valuable help to the Craft in his jurisdiction. Annual Communication, Baltimore, November " 18, 1919. CHARLES C . HOMER, JR., M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master.
After the usual formalities the Grand Lodge being assembled by the Deputy Grand Master, it was opened in Due Form, after which the Grand Master accompanied by the Grand Sword Bearer, was escorted to the Grand Lodge and assumed his station. The Grand Master then delivered his annual address and we quote the following from his introductory: We glory in the fact that the fathers of our country, nearly all of whcm were active Masons, translated Masonic ideals, teachings and morals into the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. We are proud of the fact that the Boston Tea Party was determined upon in old St. Andrew's Lodge, and that the brethren of that old lodge were willing to do and dare for the benefit of their brother man. The Board of Inspectors report- that during the year they made one hundred ninety-two visitations to Lodges, and that they found them all in excellent condition. We might add that according to the reports, visitations were also made during the year by the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer. A motion was made and adopted that beginning with the Annual Communication of 1920, the names of the members should be published every five years thereafter. We "rise" to ask a question simply as a matter of information and that is, of what benefit is such a list when we consider the vast changes in membership every twelve months. Placing the names of all members on a printed record of this kind which is distributed in practically all quarters of the globe is a dangerous practice. In the Report on Correspondence, Kansas is reviewed for the year 1919. Reference in that report is made to the dedication of our new Home and a part of the address by our M.'. W.'. WILUAM L. BURDICK was reprinted. Allusion is also made to the special report of the Committee on French Masonry, including the summing up of the subject. CHARLES C . HOMER, JR., M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Baltimore. GEORGE COOK, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. HENRY BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Semi-Annual, Baltimore, May 11, 1920. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 16, 1920.
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MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 270; members, 82,410; net gain, 4,128. LBX)N M . ABBOTT, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master.
A Special Communication was held in South Boston on February 16, 1919, and the minutes state that it was for the purpose of participating in the observance of Washington's birthday, which is annually held by the Masonic bodies meeting in South Boston. All Grand Officers were present except the Deputy Grand Master and the Junior Grand Warden and Grand Tyler. The Grand Master delivered an address dealing largely with patriotic sentiment, yet not unmindful of the purposes of the occasion. The first Quarterly Communication of the year was held in Boston on March 12, 1919, with all Grand Officers present except the Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was honored on this occasion with the presence of M-'. W-'. ALONZO E . EMERSON, Grand Master of Washington and R.;. W.'. JOHN PATISON, District Grand Master, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and Brother WALTER A. HOPKINS, Chaplain, U.S.S: Kentucky. The Grand Master opens his address with reference to the passing away of THEODORE ROOSEVELT, paying a high tribute to the memory of that distinguished statesman. Under the subject of "Investigating Applicants" he urges upon the Craft a most careful scrutiny and investigation of every petitioner for the degrees, as well as for admission. Under this subject he also directs attention to the following: In some directions tliere seems to be a feeling that tlie success of a Lodge is largely dependent upon the number of its initiates and new members. No sadder mistake could be made. We are obliged to submit to the truthfulness of this statement and only wish these words could be sounded in the ears of every member of the Craft throughout the entire universe. He calls attention to the amendment to their Constitution, adopted last year, providing that one who voluntarily remained for more than one year without being affiliated with some regular Lodge has no right to visit any Lodge within their jurisdiction, and such members are therefore not entitled to any of the benefits or privileges of Masonry. A mighty good law and we only wish that our Kansas brethren could see it in the same light as the brethren of the Bay State. They also have a law which provides that a rejected applicant may not be balloted for wdthin five years in any other Lodge
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than t h a t which rejected him without a recommendation from the rejecting lodge. Here is a .piece of news for our Kansas brethren who under our Law, or no Law, frequently visit and confer degrees in neighboring Lodges, although they are but wardens. T h e ' ruling of the Grand Master is as follows: That a Warden has no right to raise a candidate or occupy the Master's chair except in his own Lodge.
The Grand Lodge, through its Committee on "Use of Ritual," recommended that a n authorized Cipher be prepared by the Grand Lodge for use of the officers as the Grand Lodge may direct. A second Quarterly Communication was held in Boston, June 11, 1919. The Grand Master, in his address, urged that all haste be made in securing information in regard to the members who had entered the service of their country, giving the branch of the service in which they were located, as well as the rank, length of service, battles in which they were engaged, wounds and any other information of interest. An excellent idea and we trust he will not be disappointed in carrying out his hopes. The next Quarterly Communication was held September 10, 1919. Resolutions were adopted deploring the acts of violence and lawlessness which occurred in the City of Boston on the night of September 9, 1919. The resolutions were most emphatic in support of law and order and a fulfillment of the underlying principles of the Masonic Fraternity. The Grand Secretary submits a most complete account of the Peace Jubilee held in London and includes with it several pictures and engravings, including one of the Grand Master of England. A Special Communication was held in Northfield, October 10, 1919, for the purpose of dedicating- the Masonic Temple, which was done according to the customs in that jurisdiction. Special Communications were also held at Melrose for the purpose of constituting Fidelity Lodge, at Haverhill for the purpose of dedicating a monument, and at Revere, for the purpose of dedicating a Masonic Temple. The fourth Quarterly Communication was held at Boston on the 10th day of December, 1919. The Grand Master submits an excellent address and we regret that space will not permit of reprinting more than the following, which we are sure will be of interest to the Craft, as without doubt it applies to the conditions of the day, not only in their own jurisdiction but in ours and else-. â&#x20AC;˘ where: .1 am very .much impressed that .many of our Lodges are much too large in membership. It seems to me self-evident that a Lodge that is obliged to hold meetings several times a month in order to confer the
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degrees upon large numbers of candidates cannot properly discharge Its many important duties to the Craft and to its own members. The conferring of degrees is very far from being the sole object and purpose of a Masonic Lodge. It is the close personal toijch, the mutual exchange of ideas, the warm comradeship that brings men constantly together with h e a r t s .and minds influenced by the beautiful lessons and teachings of our Institution, that makes our membership truly worth while. Over and over again I have heard members of some of our large Lodges say that they knew very few of their own membership and so did not go to their Lodge meetings very often. In some cases Lodge-rooms will not accommodate a third of their members to say nothing of visitors. This subject of the size of Lodge membership is so important that I earnestly recommend that a committee be appointed to consider the whole question deliberately and a t length and to report at some future Communication of the Grand Xodge. A S t a t e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held December 29, 1919 in B o s ton. A t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n , t h e G r a n d Officers elected a n d a p pointed w e r e i n s t a l l e d . T h e r e t i r i n g G r a n d M a s t e r , M . ' . W-'- L E O N M. ABBOTT, w a s p r e s e n t e d w i t h a hall clock a n d a gold w a t c h a n d <;hain. A t their G r a n d F e a s t t h e following toasts were honored: First,
t o t h e m e m o r y of t h e H o l y S a i n t s J O H N .
. Second, to Illustrious Brother, GEORGE WASHINGTON. Third, to the memory of the departed Brethren. Fourth, to all the F r a t e r n i t y . At the conclusion of the Feast the Grand Master delivered his address. The Grand Lodge was privileged to hear an excellent address by Governor CALVIN COOLIDGE, who is an honored member of the Craft in t h a t jurisdiction. ARTHUR D . PRINCE, M . ' . W.". Grand Master, Boston. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boston.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 452; members, 106,186; net gain, 9,783. Saginaw, May 25, 1920. Master.
CHARLES B . EDDY, M.". W . ' . Grand
Brother WILLIAM H . GALLAGHER, Grand Representative of Kansas, was present to answer roll call. The Grand Master made a few remarks to the Masters and other representatives in attendance, directing their attention to t h e ' fact that they were the Grand Lodge, the representatives of their Lodges and t h a t it was their duty to sit in'every session of the Grand Lodge so that when they returned to their homes they would have something to report, as they were the actiialrepresentatives
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of about 110,000 Masons in their jurisdiction. Good advice and without doubt it will apply to every jurisdiction in this country. The Grand Master recommended that each Lodge be furnished with a List of Regular Lodges. We might add that we have been doing that in Kansas for a number of years. He urges the most careful scrutiny in the matter of investigating candidates before they are admitted into the Lodges, calling attention to the fact that it frequently happens that committees even sign the report before leaving the Lodge room. His suggestions along this line a r e excellent and worthy of not only favorable consideration but improved action in this respect in all of our Lodges. The Grand Secretary's report deals wholly with financial exhibits and a statement of their membership. A most complete report relative to their Masonic Home is submitted by the proper officers. This report not only gives a detailed account of this institution and the finances in connection therewith but also a list of the members and other details. It was deemed unnecessary by the Committee on Jurisprudence that in order to visit a Lodge a brother should exhibit his last receipt for dues. They took the position that the Master was the judge in all cases of this kind and that a requirement in the way of producing documentary evidence was unnecessary. A law was enacted providing for the transfer of membership from one Lodge to another in their own jurisdiction, which from our own experience is thoroughly impracticable and it is not possible for the Grand Secretary to report annually complete and correct statistics as to membership. In 1917 the Grand Lodge of Kansas adopted a very simple method for transfer of membership which was as follows: Any brother, at any time during the year, could request a Certificate for Transfer of Membership, paying his dues up to that time. The Certificate so issued was presented by the brother with his Petition for Membership to any other Lodge within the State of Kansas. His Petition, with the Certificate, was referred to the usual committee, laid over for a lunar month and if the ballot was clear he was declared a member and the Secretary of the Lodge was required to notify the brother's former Lodge that he had been elected and the Secretary of the latter Lodge then issued a dimit as of the date of the issuance of the Certificate and forwarded it to the' Secretary of the Lodge last . electing the brother. This seemingly was a very plain and simple law to follow in the matter of Transfer of Membership, yet it has been demonstrated beyond a question of doubt and with no opportunity whatever for argument, that it is not practicable and we must rescind the law; otherwise in the course of a few years
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there will be such a confusion of records that it will be impossible even for future ages to unravel the tangle. Each and every day almost we are learning of cases where brethren are members of two Lodges, one or both Secretaries having failed to comply with our very simple and plain Law on the subject. Were it not for the fact that in Kansas we have what we believe to be the most complete Masonic record in the world it.would not be possible to detect these oversights on the part of the Secretaries and discover the fact that in a large majority of cases these brethren are on the rolls of both Lodges. It will not work and the sooner the Grand Lodge of Michigan rescinds their SECTIONS 8 and 9 the better it will be for the Craft in that jurisdiction. The proof of the quality of the pudding, brethren, is in the eating thereof. There are so many good things in the Proceedings of our Michigan brethren that we are loath to lay the book aside, but we are compelled to do so for the reasons given in our introduction to this report. We glance at the Report on Correspondence and find that the Grand Secretary who writes it was obliged to pass up Kansas, and we know the reason. In the practice of strict economy we allowed the printing of our Proceedings to go to a firm not equipped to do the job. They "fell down" and "fell down" hard and for the first time in twenty-seven years the Grand Secretary of Kansas was unable to issue his Proceedings within three weeks after the Grand Lodge closed. This year they were not issued for six months after the Grand Lodge concluded its business. IRA A . BECK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Battle Creek. Lou B. WiNSOR, R."- W-". Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Grand Rapids. Next Annual, Battle Creek, May 24, 1921.
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 272; member, 39,995; net gain, 3,019. St. Paul, January 21, 1920.
GEORGE M . STOWE, M . ' - W - ' -
Grand Master. Kansas was represented by Brother CALVIN L . BROWN. By order of the Grand Master the Grand Marshal and Grand Stewards retired and brought into the Grand Lodge the Banner of the Order, "Old Glory" which was placed in the Grand East and remained there during their Communication. The Grand Master touchingly refers to the death of Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'- Brother ALONZO BRANDENBURG, who met an un-
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timely end in a cyclone in Minnesota on July 22, 1919. He likewise pays respect to the -memory of R.'- W.'. Brother ALBIKT D . MARDEN, P a s t Junior Grand Warden. He states, under the subject of "Opinions, Law, etc.," that 98% of the questions asked are already answered in their Code and calls attention to the fact that if the law was given more attention by the officers of the Lodge these questions would be unnecessary. Good advice. The following By-Law adopted is so interesting that we cannot withhold copying it for the information of the Craft in our own jurisdiction as it is pathetically interesting and certainly a view directly opposite to that taken by the Masonic students, as \vell as the members of our Grand Lodge, in all years past: Every petitioner for tlie degrees In Masonry must have the senses of a man, especially those of hearing, seeing and feeling; be a believer in the Supreme Arcliitect of the Universe; capable of reading and writing in English, and possessing no main or,defect in his body that may render him incapable of conforming to what the several degrees despectively require of him. Provided, that in case of any such maiming or physical defect, on petition of five members of the Lodge, together with photographs showing such maiming o r physical defect, the Secretary shall transmit the petition and photographs to the Grand Master for his decision. Should the Grand Master upon investigation deem it advisable so to do, he m a y in his discretion issue dispensation permitting the Lodge to proceed to ballot on the petition.
We can only suggest that the brethren of Minnesota select only as Grand Masters competent physicians or surgeons so that they may do justice vi^hen the photographs showing the condition â&#x20AC;˘ of the maimed, lame and defective are presented to them for scrutiny. A By-Law was adopted providing that no Lodge shall Initiate, Pass or Raise more than five candidates a t the same Communication, except by dispensation of the Grand Master. We wonder whether they require a fee where Special Dispensations are granted? If so and they are doing as much work in Minnesota as they are in Kansas, they can afford to raise the salary of their faithful Grand Secretary. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by our old friend and brother, IRVING TODD, and Kansas is carefully considered in
connection with their Annual Communication held in Wichita in 1919. We well call to mind our first introduction to Brother TODD, which according to our almanac dates back about twenty-seven years. He included in his report Brother MILLER'S kindly reference to the long and faithful service of Brother TODD in that pleasing way which w a s peculiar only to Colonel MILLER. Minnesota not oiily lost a good friend in Brother MILLER, but all the other jurisdic-
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tions where readers of his report were inclined to be fair and concede to him the spirit of Masonic^ charity which should govern largely in matters of this kind. E. A. MONTGOMERY, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Minneapolis. J O H N FISHEL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD, Correspondent, Hastings.
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 19, 1921.
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 367; members, 23,807; net gain, 2,064. LEWIS A. BENOIST, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
As an introduction to this volume, we find a likeness of the present Grand Master, M.". W-'. Brother EDWARD L . FAUCETTE. The picture, however, has a washed-out appearance and is not up to the standard. We note an Emergent Communication was held in Vicksburg on October 19, 1919, for the purpose of paying a final tribute to their late Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'. Brother FREDERIC GORDON SPEED. The writer of this report calls to mind his pleasant personal relations with Brother SPEED, as well as with his lamented father. We join with the Craft of t h a t jurisdiction in a feeling of sadness over the loss of that young, bright and enthusiastic Mason. The Annual Communication was held in Vicksburg, February 24, 1920, with all Grand Officers present. Kansas was properly represented by Brother ELLIOTT PARKER. The Grand Master reports that one of their members, who insisted upon soliciting so-called Masonic life insurance in Texas, which was in violation of the laws of the Grand Lodge of that State, had a very rough road to travel and insisted upon doing that which was contrary to the Code in Texas and that it finally resulted in his suspension in one of the Texas Lodges. We admit that Texas has some very peculiar laws and their Grand Masters once in a while make a ruling which is peculiar only unto themselves, but in this proposition we are for Texas all the time. Too much placarding "any old thing" with the word "Masonry" and then passing it off on the innocent. The Grand Master recommended that their Grand Lodge again resume fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey with which they had severed Masonic relations a number of years ago, giving very good reasons, but withheld the reasons why their
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Lodge had withdrawn these relations. Of course we older chaps know full well the reason, but in deference to. the exalted position. held by the Grand Master of Mississippi we refrain from giving the "snap" away. However, we observe that the Special Committee to whom this subject was referred made a brief—very brief—report, occupying less than three lines of space, in which they recommended that that portion of the address be not adopted and the Grand Lodge approved the judgment of the Committee. Brother MCKAY as Grand Secretary submits a very brief report, giving statistics as to their membership. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution of thanks to their Brother, BERNARD B . JONES for the magnificent gift of $50,000.00 to be applied to their educational endowment fund for the children of the Home. We wish it were possible for every Mason in Kansas to read this p a r t of our report as it might have the effect of "loosening u p " some of our "tightwads" in behalf of the little children.in our own Masonic Home. We regret to find no Report on Correspondence. EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Newton. OuvER LEE MCKAY, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Meridian. HENRY C . YAWN, Correspondent, Lumberton.
Next Annual, Jackson, February, 1921.
MISSOURI—1919. Lodges, 643; members, 79,449; net gain, 5,248. St. Louis, September 16, 1919. JOHN W. BINGHAM, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge a program was rendered by ninety-six children from the Masonic Home, the youngest being but two years of age. The Superintendent announced that every child of the Home was present. At the conclusion of the program t h e Grand Master, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, expressed his appreciation for the entertainment. A committee consisting of Brothers WILLIAM P. BORLAND and GEORGE S . MCLANAHAN was appointed in 1918 in accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge, to make a trip overseas and investigate matters in regard to the establishment of Masonic headquarters for Missouri. On arriving a t Paris, Brother BORLAND left for the Army of Occupation in Germany, while Brother MCLANAHAN remained to investigate conditions in the 35th Division. Brother BORLAND died at a hospital in Cochen, Germany, and after
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much difficulty, his body was returned to the United States for .final disposition. Brother MCLANAHAN returned, leaving a fund in care of a member of the Independent National Grand Lodge of Prance and an officer in a Base Censor's office at Paris. Brother MCLANAHAN reported to the Grand Master t h a t there were many Masonic clubs in the American Forces which provided opportunity lor social and fraternal meetings. Missouri, like Kansas, foolishly adopted a Law providing for a transfer of membership on a certificate of good standing. It was discovered during the year that one case developed where a certificate was granted and the brother elected to membership in another Lodge and the Secretary of the latter Lodge failed to notify the Secretary of the Lodge issuing the certificate which resulted in the brother's name being carried on the rolls of both Lodges. The Grand Master was asked what disposition to make of the case. He instructed the Lodge issuing the certificate to grant the dimit. In posting up our Historical Registry in Kansas the past year, we discovered that in 1919 a similar mistake was made in possibly seventy-five instances and the Grand Secretary is now endeavoring to straighten out the records of these brethren. The law is good in theory but in practice it is a total failure and the sooner we repeal the law the better it will be for all concerned. Missouri should do likewise. Through the report of a Special Committee the Grand Lodge accepted a proposition from the Masonic Temple Association of St. Louis to provide the Grand Lodge with an auditorium for holding their Communications, offices for the Grand Secretary and other Grand officers and the Library of the Grand Lodge. The amount io be paid by the Grand Lodge for these accommodations is first, their proportionate part toward the upkeep of the Temple Building and the payment of $10,000.00 per annum for fifteen years. We believe our plan in Kansas in the way of providing proper protection for our records and Library is much better than that adopted by our Missouri brethren. We have erected a strictly fireproof building and of such construction that it will last indefinitely, for use of our Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery and the Grand Lodge Library. The building is used exclusively for this purpose and we pride ourselves on having what we believe to be the most complete building of its kind in the world. By reference to our Proceedings for 1918 some information can be secured as to the character of our magnificent building. The Grand Secretary submits his annual report covering very briefly detailed matters in connection with his office, including a
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statistical showing of the membership and receipts and disbursements during the year. Brother C. C. WOODS, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, includes with his report a review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1919. Among other important matters he compliments our Grand Master for suspending the charters of thirty-three Lodges for conferring degrees on Sunday and in less than t h e lawful time. We might add that the very same violations occurred the year following but the Grand Master was much easier t h a n his predecessor, M.'. W-'- Brother STUART, and did nothing but "spank" them on the wrist and allow the incident to be closed. We appreciate his kind reference to M.'. W-'- Brother STUART and can only say in conclusion that he was well worthy of the complirnent. JULIUS C . GARRELL, M.'. W-'- Grand Master, St. Louis. J O H N R . PARSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Louis. CHARLES,C. WOODS, Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, Kansas City, September 21,. 1920.
MONTANA—1919. Lodges, 125; members, 13,813; net gain, 1,332. Great Falls, August 20, 1919. ERNEST M . HUTCHISON, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master. The representative of Kansas was absent. The Grand Master reports that a complaint was made to him by the Grand Master of Idaho in regard to invasion of their jurisdiction by a Montana Lodge in receiving a petition from one who was an actual resident of Idaho. Upon investigation it was found to be true and the fee was turned over to the Idaho Lodge and the matter dropped, as the Grand Master felt that there was no intention on the part of their Lodge to do wrong. A-Lodge which will commit an act of this kind may not do so intentionally, but it must be admitted t h a t any Lodge which is so thoroughly ignorant of their Laws as to permit it has no license whatever for a charter or an existence. • He reports the organization of what is termed "The Sons of H i r a m " in northeastern Montana, and t h a t the purposes of this organization is to "cement together in closer ties the brethren of that section, and the handling of matters of general interest to Masonry." The Grand Master does not give the proposition a very
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hearty endorsement, to which we say "Amen," believing there is no room or reason for the existence of any of these "Sons of R e s t " or kindred mushroom growth, so-called organizations. The retiring Grand Master, following the installation, presented the Grand Master with a signet ring which was designed thirty-three years ago by M.'. W-'- Brother SAMUEL WORD, with the understanding that it should be transmitted from one Grand Master to another and that the names of those who had worn it should be mentioned a t the time it was transferred. Rather unique and no doubt a very interesting little ceremony to the Grand Lodge. Brother H. S. HEFNER, on behalf of the Committee on Correspondence, included with his report a review of Kansas for 1919. He quotes liberally from the address of Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART and submits a few other matters of interest without comment. The report is concluded with a few words from the writer ' in regard to our late M.'. W.'. Brother, MATTHEW M . MILLER. W. L. PARMELEE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Butte. CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR., R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P.'. G-'. M.'. Correspondent, Helena. Next Annual, Missoula, August 18, 1920.
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 278; members, 30,806; net gain, 2,670. ^ Omaha, June 8, 1920. JOHN J. TOOLEY, M - ' . W - ' . Grand Master. Past Grand Master JOHN A. EHRHARDT and Grand Secretary FRANCIS E . WHITE submitted a complete report concerning their visit to the Peace Celebration held in London the week of June 23, .1919. Their report covers practically twenty-five pages of the printed Proceedings. It is extremely interesting. and particularly the information furnished by Grand Secretary WHITE. The Grand Master reports a careful supervision of and visits to their Homes at Plattsmouth. and at Fremont, the latter for the orphans who are being cared for by the Grand Lodge. He calls attention to a few of the weak Lodges, believing t h a t their charters should be arrested and thereby turn over the t e r r i tory formerly occupied by them to better and more active Lodges. He directs attention to the fact that in these cases the work is poorly done and not a credit to our Institution. This is of more than passing importance, not only in Nebraska but it might well be applied to a number of other Grand Jurisdictions, Kansas not excepted, although we believe there are few of this' class on our rolls. i
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A request was presented to the Grand Master for the recognition of an organization known as "The Knights and Ladies of Jerico." The Grand Master responded t h a t the Grand Lodge alone could extend such recognition and suggested that the application be made through the office of the Grand Secretary. We wonder where it will all end? Does any one know why any Grand Lodge of Masons should recognize anything but legitimate Symbolic Masonry, composed of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason? Some years ago a motion was made by one of our bright Masons that no Grand Master should be installed until he had passed a satisfactory examination as to his qualifications as a Ritualist before one of our authorized Lecturers. Of course the motion was not considered by the Grand Lodge, although it bore fruit because prior to t h a t time it frequently happened that the ceremony of opening and closing our Grand Lodge was a huge joke. It has not been the case since that'time. In reading the Proceedings of other States we often wonder why it would not be well to have some regulations concerning qualification along the line of what Masonry means, its Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations, before a brother could be installed as Grand Master. The Grand Secretary^ submits an interesting report, setting forth financal exhibits and other matters of interest in connection with his office. He is having the usual trials and tribulations of a Grand Secretary in securing reports from their Lodges. Just so long as those in authority in Grand Lodges, including particularly Past Grand Masters, pay no attention to matters of this kind, but rather to a juggling of the laws, just so long will the members of the Grand Lodge be deprived of complete reports at their Annual Communications. If a little more attention was paid' to the Grand Secretary's report and less to a lot of unimportant arid irrelevant matter in some of the Grand Masters' addresses, i t ' would be of m-uch more benefit to the Craft at large. â&#x20AC;˘ Following a special report submitted by the Committee on Correspondence, a motion was made and adopted that the Report on Correspondence be limited to one hundred pages. It is much better to leave this matter to the judgment of the Chairman of that Committee as it is not likely that he will run away with the treasury of the Grand Lodge, but on the contrary will always be willing to accede to any suggestions of the Grand Master relative to curtailing these reports from an economical standpoint, which can be the only reason for limiting his report.
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The Report on Correspondence we note covers but twenty-five pages and Kansas is omitted, hence we feel free to submit the foregoing on this subject. JOSEPH B . FRADENBURG, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Omaha. FRANCIS E . WHITE, R.". W - ' - Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Omaha. Next Annual, Omaha, June 7, 1921.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 22; members, 2,178; net gain, 100. Reno, June 9, 1919. WILLIAM B . S . PARK, M.". W . " . Grand Master. The representative of Kansas was not reported as present. Among the official acts of the Grand Master he reports that .he refused two Dispensations to re-ballot on petitions. We note this mentioned frequently in the addresses of Grand Masters which prompts us to ask the question by what right or authority can a Grand Master set aside any act of a Lodge over which the Lodge alone has jurisdiction, or if you please, by what right can a Grand Master interfere with the prerogatives of a Master Mason? During the year there were only two questions submitted to him, out of many no doubt, which could not have been answered by a reference to their Code. He deals the Masters a fraternal rebuke for not looking well to the East and studying the laws of their Grand Lodge. His admonition was both timely and good. A question was asked him whether a non-affiliate residing in California could legally petition a Lodge in Nevada. His answer was "no, that he should petition for affiliation in a Lodge in California." His ruling no doubt was in keeping with some peculiar law of Nevada,' but so far as Kansas is concerned it does not apply as the brother in question could petition a Kansas Lodge. and if he pass a ballot, be elected to membership. One of the fundamentals in Masonry is that there are no jurisdictional limits surrounding a Master Mason. He can elect to become a member wherever he desires. Reference is made to the public schools and he directs the brethren to give their support to them. It would rather seem that a recommendation of this kind in a Grand Lodge of Masons is not in order as Masons should, as good citizens, look to the upbuilding of our educational institutions without being subjected.to advice through the Masonic Fraternity.
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The Grand Master issued a letter of warning to the Lodges, cautioning them to be careful in admitting to membership any who were unworthy, directing their attention to the tenets of the-Institution, trusting in GOD, service to mankind, loyalty to country, obedience to law and order and liberty under our law—all of these are essential, not only to good citizenship, but to those who knock at our doors for admission. The Grand Secretary reports that in accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago he provided receipt cards for dues for all their Lodges. These cards contain the usual Grand Secretary's certificate on the back and are about the same as our official receipts, except we do not furnish them in the card form. A special committee reported a revision of their burial service and the Grand Secretary was directed to have the same printed and distributed among the Lodges. A revision of the Masonic burial service is somewhat novel and the writer can only imagine there would be one reason for such revision and that would be to have it conform to the ideas of the so-called "modern" or "progressive" Mason. The" Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother E D WARD D. VANDERLIETH, the Grand Secretary, and we note that Kansas was reviewed for the Annual Communication at Wichita in 1919. He quotes from the address of our M.'. W.'. WiLUAivi L. BuRDiCK at the dedication of our new Masonic Home. He closes with a few kind words to the memory of our late lamented brother, MATTHEW M . MILLER, all of which are highly appreciated by the writer of this report, as well as the other members of the Craft in Kansas. HARRY H . ATKINSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Tonopah. EDWARD D. VANDERLIETH, V - ' - W-'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Reno. Next Annual, Reno, June 8, 1921.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1919. Lodges, 42; members, 3,983; net gain, 84. St. John, April 22, 1919.
DANIEL CLIFFORD CLARK, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master reports that he made twenty-one official visits during the year and had it not been for a quarantine, he would have visited every Lodge in his Jurisdiction. It certainly speaks well for the Grand Master of that Jurisdiction:
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We note the Grand Master refused a Dispensation to permit a Lodge to perform a funeral ceremony over the remains of a nonaffiliated Mason. In Kansas we are permitted to do this, but it is not obligatory. He was called upon to render a decision in regard to a person who had lost a limb and in reviewing the subject he referred to the acts of several of his predecessors, all of whom refused to waive the Landmarks of Freemasonry and therefore in conformity with the acts of the other distinguished brethren, ruled that "No man can become a Mason who is not physically qualified." There is no Report on Correspondence. DANIEL C . CLARK, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, St. John. J . TWINING HARTT, R . " . W . ' - Grand Secretary, St. John.
Next Annual, St. John, April 27, 1920.
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 80; members, 12,247; net gain, 727, Concord, May 19, 1920.
HARRY G. NOYES, M . " . W . ' . Grand
Master. The representative of Kansas was absent. Among the visitations mentioned by the Grand Master was one where the Third Degree was conferred on the son of the Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of New Hampshire by his father. Brother ARTHUR C . STEWART. The Grand Commander of Knights Templar, CHARLES H . SINCLAIR, the Grand Master of the
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters, CHARLES R . DENNING, were also present. The Grand Master states t h a t "the work was impressively rendered and it was an occasion solemn if ever" witnessed; He notes that no Lodges of Instruction have been held so far during the year, stating that many districts decided to hold such Lodges, but would not be able to do so until the coming fall or winter. In Kansas we set the dates for our Schools of Instruction, which we term "District Meetings" and give t h e officers of Lodges no chance whatever to procrastinate or suggest t h a t about that time they will have a county fair, a horse race, or something of the kind, as an excuse to put the meeting off until some other time. The following By-Law was adopted, the same having been submitted one year ago, and reads as follows: By the ancient regulations, the physical deformity of an individual operates a s a b a r to his admission into the Fraternity. B u t a s this regulation was adopted for the government of the Craft, a t a period when
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they united the character of operative with that of speculative Masons, this Grand Lodge authorizes such a construction of the regulation a s that, when the deformity of the candidate who wears an artificial appliance, like an artificial arm or leg, is not such as to prevent him from being instructed in the arts and rriysteries of Freemasonry, and does not amount to an inability honestly to acquire the means of subsistence, the admission will not be an infringement upon the ancient Landmarks, but will be consistent with the spirit of our Institution.
If a law of this kind is not an infringement upon the Ancient Landmarks, then v^e must submit that the writings of t h e fathers, in the preparation of these Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations, should never have been adopted as the foundation stones of the speculative system and we must further admit that we were not honest with ourselves when we subscribed to them. We submit that the loss of an arm or leg does not reduce the character of a good man and citizen, yet we must admit that it is not expected that all men a r e fit subjects for Masonry, either mentally, physically or morally. In the Report on Correspondence, Kansas is not included, and we presume for a very good reason, as our Proceedings were too late for Brother CHENEY to review them. HARRY G. NOYES, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Gorham. HARRY M . CHENEY, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary and Correspon-
dent, Concord. Next Annual, Concord, May 18, 1921.
NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 213; members, 55,083; net gain, 5,295. Trenton, April 21, 1920. WILLIAM L . DANIELS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
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tive, was present. Owing to the fact that the Grand Lodge one year ago took action forbidding the use of any foreign language in their lodge work and records, the Grand Master reported that what had been known, as t h e Eleventh District, extending over the whole state, honest, faithful servant who was competent'to keep and preserve the records, a s well as being a reliable adviser to the Grand Master and not, as some brethren think, a mendicant, and little or no importance to his office. The Grand Master not only recommended an increase in the Grand Secretary's salary but likewise suggests that the matter of assistants in his office be left with the Grand Master.
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The Grand Master reports having received 297 requests from Lodges to pass upon "visible physical defects" and that he waived 262, refused 28 and left 7 cases pending. We are of the opinion t h a t a list of the physical defects would have been extremely interesting reading to a Masonic student or one who has the highest respect for the. Ancient Landmarks, Regulations and Traditions upon which our Fraternity is founded. We need no Supreme Grand Lodge of Masons but a supreme grand school of instruction on the subject of Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations might be a good thing for those who aspire to be Grand Masters. An excellent report concerning their Masonic Home is published with their Proceedings and so far as we can see should answer all the inquiries of the membsrs throughout the state concerning that magnificent institution. Notwithstanding the fact that we publish annually in our Proceedings a similar report made by the Secretary of the Masonic Home Board, we continually have questions asked in regard to expenditures, etc., which are always covered in full in this account of the institution. We notice, however, that they use the term "inmate." In Kansas, at the time ouv Masonic Home was established, we decided to use the word "member" and not "inmate." It took some little time to become accustomed to the use of the word "member." However, it is so familiar now that we never hear the word "inmate" used under any circumstances. .rtii attempt was iiiaue to restore tne use OJ. trie vjernian language in some of the Lodges, but the Committee on Ritual promptly "sat down" on the proposition and this will probably settle the subject for all time to come. We regret that the Report on Correspondence does not contain reference to Kansas. However, this was no doubt due to the Proceedings being issued so late in the year. COOPER H . PRICKITT, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Trenton. ISAAC CHERRY,.R.'. W - ' . Grand Secretary, Trenton. Next Annual, Trenton, April 20, 1921.
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 53; members, 4,761; net gain, 423. Albuquerque, February 16, 1920. Owing to health conditions throughout the State, there was not a quorum present and the Deputy Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from Labor to- Refreshment until March 15, 1920. We just cannot get through our head how a Grand Lodge can be Opened and then called to Refreshment if there was no quorumpresent.
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In accordance with the above the Grand Lodge resumed Labor on March 15, 1920, with M.'. W.'. ALEX. D . GOLDENBURG, Grand Master. The Grand Master includes, in the early p a r t of his address, a complete list of the names and dates of those who passed away in their own Jurisdiction during the year, as well as the more distinguished brethren in other Jurisdictions. He has the excellent taste to express his debt of gratitude to their veteran Grand Secretary, Brother ALPHEUS A. KEEN, admitting t h a t his assistance was of much value to him during his administration. He renders a decision which was approved, by Grand Lodge, t h a t no Lodge can be convened on Sunday except to perform funeral ceremonies. In Kansas we have the same Law; however, some of our Lodges for several years have been meeting on Sunday and conferring degrees and when these cases are reported to the Grand Master, about the only punishment inflicted is that of telling them it is wrong and they should not repeat the offense. Such punishment seems to be rather encouraging as the number of cases increase each year. We trust our New Mexico brethren may be more successful. He reports that the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island permitted t h e i r Overseas Lodge to accept a petition and confer the degrees on an actual resident of New Mexico without even making a request for a Waiver of Juirisdiction or authority to so act and ref e r s the matter to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge, through its Committee on the Grand Master's address "passes the buck" t o the incoming Grand Master, and thus "endeth the reading." A committee on revision of their Grand Lodge By-Laws submitted a report stating t h a t the Grand Master and Grand Lect u r e r had commenced this work on May 19, 1919 and continued their labors until February 6, 1920. The Grand Lodge decided to refer the proposed By-Laws to their Committee on Jurisprudence or to a special committee to be reported on at the next Annual Communication. We note that the salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $1500.00 to $1800.00 per annum. He is certainly worth t h a t much if for no other reason than for the good he has done during his many years of service. The Report on Correspondence is submitted in a "topical" â&#x20AC;˘ form, etc., which makes it practically impossible for a busy Correspondent to review it and do justice to the report. We cannot ref r a i n from expressing our disapproval of this form in writing a
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Report on Correspondence, for to the reviewer it is thoroughly impracticable and if all the Correspondents submitted their reports in the same form we would be compelled to foi-ce the job on some other brother as it would not be possible to review them and present an intelligent account of what is being done in other Grand Jurisdictions. RICHARD H . HANNA, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Albuquerque. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N MILNE, Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Albuquerque, February 21, 1921.
NEW SOUTH WALES—1919. Lodges, 289; members, 27,983; net gain, 2003. This volume contains the proceedings of four Quarterly a n d two Speciar Communications held between September 11, 1918 and June 11, 1919. The Proceedings contain a list or honor roll, giving t h e names of those who passed away in the seirvice and the active members who were enlisted v.-ith the Australian Expeditionary Forces. Their Law was amended providing that a Lodge could vote en bloc on petitions—that is if more than one petition was to be balloted upon but one ballot was required for all, unless a negative ballot appeared the first time and if so, then each must be balloted upon separately. Business must be rushing to justify t h e enactment of such a Law. The Report on Correspondence includes Kansas for 1919. He refers to the action of Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART in suspending a number of Lodges for violating the Law in regard to conferring degrees in less than the lawful time and on Sunday. Reference is also made to the destruction of our Masonic Home by fire, which we a r e now pleased to say h a s been replaced with a magnificient structure, fireproof and modern in every respect. WILLIAM THOMPSON, M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
ARTHUR H . BRAY, R - ' - W - ' . Grand Se'cretary, Sydney.
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NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 879; members, 234,894; net gain, 14,117. New York City, May 4, 1920.
WILLIAM S . FARMER, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. We note that our representative near the Grand Lodge of New York was not recorded present. The Grand Master reports that the usual official visitation to " the Home, which is ordinarily made on the eve of St. John's Day was deferred until September 20, 1919 on account of the absence of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, both of whom, a t the natural time for this visit, were attending the Jubilee Peace Session in London. He states that the Masonic fraternity did its full p a r t under the auspices of a distinct branch of the Y. M. C. A., more than one-half of the Secretaries of t h a t organization being Masons. We are not surprised at the statement that the F r a t e r nity did it full share in the W a r Zone although under the wing of the Y. M. C. A. because W E know it is a fact, yet we cannot refrain from mentioning an occurrance in our little city a few days ago at the time of the reunion of the Thirty-fifth Division. There was carried in the parade a banner reading as follows: "We won the w a r ; Y. M. C. A." I t will be interesting to our readers to know that Grand Master FARMER reports t h a t 77 Masonic clubs were organized which became the headquarters and homes of our Masonic soldiers and for all this we must take off our hats to the Masons of New York who were leaders in this magnificent work. In his talk to the District Deputy Grand Masters we quote the following for the benefit of our own District Deputy Grand Masters in order that they may see that the advice given to them, annually in our own Jurisdiction is likewise being administered in other states: You should visit every Lodge in your respective districts a t least once during the year- and oftener should occasion require. Study the Constitution, Regulations, Definitions and Rules of Order and see to it that the Lodges follow them. Examine the petitions for membership and for affiliations and see that they conform to constitutional requirements. E x amine the Lodge minutes. Insist that they be kept fully and accurately. Insist that Lodge dues be kept up. Dues should not be allowed to run unpaid for more than two years. Follow the Constitution and the edicts and suggestions of the Grand Master. T h e r e p o r t shows t h a t t h e W a r Relief F u n d a m o u n t s t o $575,-' 522.32.
One year ago the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution empowering the W a r Relief Administration to build a hospital at Utica and provided ways and means for maintaining the same. The Grand
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Master reports that the hospital is now being built and it will cost about $700,000.00. It is proposed to create an endowment fund by requiring the payment of $13.50 for every person initiated, $3.00 of which shall be apportioned to the Hall and Asylum Fund and $10.00 to be paid to the Trustees of the Hall and Asylum Fund to remain in perpetual trust, safely invested, and the income to be used for the benefit of the Home and Hospital. The report of the Grand Historian is of unusual interest, dealing with Freemasonry in that Jurisdiction, including the antiMasonic troubles, 1827-1833, known as the Morgan trouble and we regret that space will not permit printing the entire report. We trust that the report of the Grand Historian when concluded will be printed separate as it certainly would be of great interest to the Craft in general and New York in particular. Harmony without doubt prevails in the Grand Lodge of New York as the elective officers were all chosen by acclamation. In the Report on Correspondence, Kansas Proceedings for 1919 are briefly reviewed, covering the more important subjects brought before the' Grand Lodge a t that Communication. ROBERT H . ROBINSON, M.'.. W . ' . Grand Master, New York. .ROBERT JUDSON KENWORTHY, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, New
York. WILLIAM SHERER, P.". G-'- M.'. Correspondent, New York.
NEW ZEALAND—1919. ,,: Lodges, 210; members, 15,026; net gain, 610. Christchurch,
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MAN, M.". W.'.- Grand Master. ;..;TKe'.first biisiness transacted seems to be t h e election of Girand Officers. The Grand Master is nominated and the other officers are proposed by the Board of General Purposes. Under the regulations of their Grand Lodge a brother may hold dual membership, and the question was raised whether by resigning in one of the Lodges and not paying his dues he would lose his membership in the other Lodge or Lodges. The Board decided that- such' would be the case, and that t h e law should be amended making this more explicit. They • followed the example of the United Grand Lodge of England concerning physical' qualifications and under the same a person may receive the degrees regardless of his physical disa-
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bility, provided he is capable of conforming to the requirements and ceremony. The Board was not prepared to make a report on the subject of French Masonry and was granted further time. AJJEXANDER LAWRENCE HERDMAN,
M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master,
Christchurch. MALCOLM NICCOL, R ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Dunedin.
NORTH CAROLINA—1920. Lodges, 450; members, 30,912; net gain, 2,107. Raleigh, J a n u a r y 20, 1920. HENRY A. GRADY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. There was no one present to look after the interests of Kansas. The Grand Master in opening his address, mentions general conditions subsequent to the war, and directs attention to the importance of Masons doing their duty and showing to the outside world t h a t the principles for which our boys fought across the water were the underlying ones of the Fraternity. ^ Reference is made to the directors of the Oxford Orphanage and Eastern Star Home. One year ago the proposition of furnishing additional financial aid to this enterprise w a s considered, and it was decided to create a per capita t a x of $10.00 for each initiation. The Grand Secretary now suggests that these amounts be collected semi-annually. The attention of the Grand Lodge was called to the labors of the Grand Secretary and the increased duties which fall upon him now as compared with that years ago, and recommended that his salary be increased to $3,600.00. The recommendation was not wholly adopted, but the salary was made $3,300.00 as the Grand Secretary receives, for other Masonic services, an additional $300.00, making the total as per the recommendation of the Grand Master. He "tackles" the now most popular subject under consideration by the Grand Masters of a large majority of all Grand Jurisdictions, "Physical Qualification" and after an argument on the "internal" and "external" he recommends t h a t t h e laws be amended • to conform to his ideas in this particular. The Jurisprudence Committee agreed with the Grand Master, and their law now provides t h a t if a man can properly handle t h e artificial attachment to any portion of his physique he is eligible to receive the
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degrees. We presume this includes a glass eye, although the necessary paraphernalia in conferring the degrees might be of some assistance. Under the head of "Gift to Grand Lodge" he reports that Mr. ISAAC EMERSON of Baltimore, but a native of North Carolina, offered to erect at Chapel Hill a beautiful Masonic Temple as a memorial to his father and mother, and the Grand Master was requested to accept the same in the name of the Grand Lodge. The proposition contemplates the erection of a beautiful building where the Grand Lodge can meet if it so desires, the building to be equipped with a library, and Mr. EMERSON wishes to place in the building the bodies of his parents. The title to the property is to be conveyed direct to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master reports that he accepted the gift in the name of the Grand Lodge. The report of the Grand Secretary deals with local matters in his office, listing the names of the new Lodges, charters arrested arid surrendered, and other matters of that character. We are unable, however, to reconcile the membership as shown in his report proper and his' abstract of returns. In his report he shows the membership as 30,912, and in the abstract 30,325. In using figures for our tables we have, therefore, taken the membership as shown in his report proper and allowed the net gain to be the difference between that and the membership of 28,895 as shown one year ap'oHe reports a condition brought about through the surrender of the books of Army Lodge "A," stating that he found a number of members who had received the First or First and Second Degrees only, and desired to complete their work under the fee prescribed by the Army Lodge, which was only $15.00. After consulting with the Grand Master it was decided to request t h a t the remaining degrees be conferred upon thein by the Lodges nearest where they are now located and to issue certificates to such members. A proposition was made for the establishment of a "Masonic Retreat; where a School of Masonic Instruction may be maintained." I t was referred to a special committee who reported t h a t they were unable to agree on a recommendation and reported the matter back to the Grand Lodge without action. There is no Report on Correspondence. JAMES C. BRASWELL, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, Whitakers. WILLIAM W . WILLSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Raleigh. Next Annual, Raleigh, January 18, 1921.
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NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 120; members, 12,325; net gain, 713. F a r g o , J u n e 15, 1920.
A M I L P. LENHART, M . ' . W - ' - Grand
Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was absent. I n recording the transactions of the Grand Lodge the' Grand Secretary states that "it was the most progressive and far reaching in its decisions of any session in recent years." One cannot question the truthfulness of his statement after reading the journal of the Proceedings. He states the Grand Lodge was opened "in Full Form." The colors were ordered displayed by t h e Grand Master. Why not adopt a Law the same as Kansas did many years ago that the Stars and Stripes should be displayed in every Masonic Hall, including Grand Lodge, a t ALL Communications. This action w a s prompted, only because of loyalty to. country as it was years before we anticipated ever being engaged in war. The Grand Master, out of proper respect and love for R.'. W-'Brother EVERTS C . STEVENS, P a s t Grand T r e a s u r e r and who was
made a Mason in 1854, and now nearing his 90th birthday, directed the Senior Grand Deacon to present this venerable brother and he was received with the Grand Honors. We question the use of the Grand Honors for one who has never presided in the Grand East, but the formal presentation of this old Brother to the Grand Lodge was most commendable. The Grand Master in opening his address has the following to say which we believe worthy of quotation: There never was a time in tlie liistory of- our country wlien tliere w a s a greater need for Masonic Influence and service tlian there is today. The question a s to what place the Masonic Lodge should occupy in the civic life of the community, is most important. Masonry played a very important part in laying the foundation of our present democratic institutions, and has stamped its principles upon free government in America.
Under the head of "Historical Places" we note that their Grand Lodge is placing "permanent markers" on certain Masonic historic spots. Some of these have alreadys been covered but there seem to be other points of interest and the attention of the Grand Lodge is called to some of them. The heading of the "Grand Secretary's Report" would, we believe, be more appropriate if it was called "Grand Secretary's Address," as it deals with many important subjects which ordinarily are included in the address of the Grand Master, and occupies twenty-seven pages of the journal. He starts out by reference to his ten years' service, having
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succeeded R-'. W-'. FRANK J. THOMPSON, who was a warm personal friend of the writer of this report, calling attention to the time he has devoted to the service as "happy years; happy in the many delightful associations; happy in the realization that in a degree" he has helped to mould the ideals of Masonry in their Jur-' isdiction. It is a REAL address. Under the head of "Outside meetings" he reports having addressed the brethren at a number of district meetings, also attended a Biennial Meeting of the Masonic Relief Association in Minneapolis, and as the Executive Commissioner for a Corn Belt Division of an Association he attended a three days' session in Iowa; also had the privilege of attending the Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana and likewise reports that he has an invitation to address a mass meeting of Masons in New York on July 7th and asks for authority and permission to accept this invitation. His request was, on motion, granted. How the writer «nvies our good Brother STOCKWELL!! For almost twenty-seven years the writer of this report, as Grand Secretary, has seldom «ver been permitted to attend any meetings outside of our own Jurisdiction except occasionally the Triennial Meetings of the General Grand Bodies, as it requires 365 days of the year<to "hold up his end" in the office. We are wondering who keeps the "wheels oiled" when Brother STOCKWELL is away from HeadquarteBS. We shall hope for an answer if we are fortunate enough to meet next fall at Asheviile. One' afternoon of the three days' session was occupied in the consideration of the report of the Committee on Revision of Ritual and Monitor. We note the work of the Ritual was an "interpretation" and that term is used in connection with the approval of the report of the committee. In addition to the "interpretation" there seems to have been certain slight modifications and additions to the Ritual, as well as floor work. We are unable to advise our brethren what an "interpretation" of a Ritual means, but we do know that a modification and addition to a Ritual is a serious proposition and from observation in other Jurisdictions it always tends to confusion and unlimited argument among the better posted Masons for years to come. The Monitor recommended by the committee was likewise adopted. However, through a resolution of the Grand Secretary it was provided that the Monitor should contain, in addition to the usual lectures and ceremonies, first, "a brief, accurate, historical statement of Freemasonry; second, a preliminary address to the candidate prior to his preparation, emphasizing the serious purposes of Masonry, and with the idea of setting the mind of the candidate at ease preparatory to his initiation, the address to be given in the preparation room; third, a statement of the real significance of the second section of the Mas-
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ter Mason degree."' We cannot quite make out what is meant by "setting the mind of the candidate a t ease. * * *" If a candidate's mind is not a t ease when he is about to be initiated into the ancient and honorable Fraternity of Freemasons we doubt whether it is advisable to attempt to reform at as late a period as that of preparing him for the ceremony of the most important and beautiful degree in the entire system. M.'. W-'. Brother GRANT S . HAGER, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted a report which deals almost wholly with a meeting held in another Grand Jurisdiction, proposing the organization of an association to run the machinery of other Grand Jurisdictions in dispensing relief and'charity. Just what the connection is between a Committee on Correspondence and such an association the writer of this report is unable to say. On motion of the Grand. Secretary the Committee on Mileage was directed to include an additional sum of $1.00 per day to the present per diem. He likewise offered an amendment to their Law to change the per diem from $2.00 to $3.00 per day, which was adopted. o
Heretofore Past Masters have not been admitted- as members of the Grand Lodge. However, their Law was changed at this meeting and all Past Masters of their Lodges, (so long as they reside in t h a t Jurisdiction and remain in good standing in their Lodges), hereafter are Representatives at their.Annual Communications.A limitation was placed on those upon whom the Degree of Master Mason is conferred, requiring them to learn the Lecture of that Degree before they can vote, hold office or dimit. A few more regulations of that kind and the poor fellow who receives the • degrees in a symbolic Lodge will possess none of the ordinary, much less the rights which are due him under the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity. Following .the limitations placed on a Master Mason we note that a resolution was immediately presented and approved urging that the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of North Dakota and the proper authorities of the Scottish Rite adopt a rule requiring proof of proficiency in the Master Mason Degree of all Master Masons petitioning for the degrees' in constituent Chapters and Lodges of Perfection. In this we have learned something new, but as the old saying goes,' "It is never too late to learn." Here is a case where a Grand Lodge of Masons recognizes as Masonic some• thing other than Symbolic Masonry composed of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason.
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There was a report of a Committee on Patriotic Service which submitted a report under six heads, dealing with Masonry and loyalty to country. We may be a little too "straight laced" in our position as one of the "Ancients," yet we can find no just reason for introducing subjects of that kind in a Masonic body. We maintain that we are just as loyal as any other red-blooded American citizen and will do as much and go as far and kneel as low as any other person of the United States under the folds of "Old Glory," but we do insist that the teachings of Masonry ought to make a man a better citizen, and therefore it is unnecessary to introduce subjects of that kind as a part of the secret deliberations of a Masonic Body. â&#x20AC;˘ The Committee on Library submitted a very brief but interesting and complete report on that subject. We must, however, take issue with him that their Library is said to be the second best purely Masonic Library in the United States as we claim a distinction along that line in Kansas, believing that ive have one of the most valuable, purely Masonic Libraries extant. We make no claim whatever to literature other than that dealing with Masonry, as we have endeavored to maintain our Library as purely Masonic, and not otherwise. In this connection, as evidence of our surroundings, we respectfully refer the Chairman of their Library Committee to our our Masonic Grand Lodge Building. In this building we claim to have the most complete Masonic records in the world and are proud to say that the building itself we believe to be one of the most complete, ornate, substantial and fire-proof structures either in this country or abroad. It contains no assembly rooms, but is devoted exclusively to the offices of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery and the Library and Museum of the Grand Lodge. We note that a committee submitted a report to the effect t h a t the flag which the Grand Lodge had presented to the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star had been received by t h a t organization. We also observe t h a t a committee from the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, composed of some of the ex-Grand Oflicers, were announced and the committee was received. One of the ladies spoke for the committee and as the report says "she spoke well." We note, however, the minutes show that the Grand Lodge was " a t ease." The following By-Law will be interesting to our own brethren: The initiation, passing or raising of more than Ave candidates at any one communication is hereby prohibited. An exception, however, is made
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in the case of Lodges having more than one complete degree team and having available more than one Lodge room.
In Kansas we do not limit the number of candidates upon whom degrees can be conferred a t any one Communication, b u t we do limit the Lodges in the manner in which the work shall be done. Under no circumstances can a degree be conferred upon more than one candidate at the same time, except the Second Section of the Degree of Fellow Craft, neither can a Lodge have more than one set of officers working at the same time regardless of the number of rooms .which might be occupied a t the same time in the 'same building. In my own Lodge they ha ve already Raised more than two hundred thirty and in order to do the work the brethren have been obliged to begin work at midnight and work continuously until the next midnight, but they succeeded in getting through with the work and each and every candidate had the degrees conferred upon him in a proper manner, in full, including the Lectures. We take it that the Law adopted by the Grand Lodge of North Dakota will permit of more than one degree team working at the same time, providing they have available rooms for doing it. Their Law was amended, fixing the per capita tax of $1.00, a fee of $5.00 to be paid on each candidate who is initiated, and an additional per capita tax of 25 cents, the latter for the Library. They have adopted a Law similar to our own in regard to issuing certificates for transfer of membership. We have tried i t for three years in Kansas and pronounce it an absolute failure in.every respect and if permitted to continue for five years the records of thousands of cases would be so confused t h a t a large per cent,of the members attempting to transfer their membership would be suspended. Advice to our brethren of North Dakota: abandon the proposition as quickly as possible. The.Report on Correspondence is presented by M.'. W-'- GRANT S. HAGER, and Kansas is reviewed for 1919. ALLEN V. HAIG, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Devils Lake. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, F a r g o . GRANT S . HAGER, P.". G.'. M / . Correspondent, Grafton.
Next Annual, Grand Forks, June 21, 1921.
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NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 75; members, 8,133; net gain, 678. Yarmouth, July 9, 1920.
GEORGE D . MACDOUGALL, M . ' - W . ' .
Grand Master. Kansas was represented by V.'- W-". Brother J O H N G. M I T CHELL.
The brethren of Nova Scotia started off with the work of their Annual Communication in rather an unusual manner as the minutes show that after the Grand Lodge was opened and a few preliminaries transacted a procession was formed under the direction of their Grand Director of Ceremonies and the brethren marched to Holy Trinity -Church where Divine Services were held. The sermon delivered at that time is printed in full. The sermon was purely orthodox, and could not in any sense be termed a Masonic address or oration, and we anticipate that it was not intended that it should be. As a sermon it was excellent and we have no doubt was enjoyed by those privileged to hear it. The Grand Master begins his address by making reference to war conditions and states that in his judgment conditions are best in all countries where Freemasonry is the strongest. We cannot wholly agree with our distinguished M.'. W.'. Brother. However, we will meet him half way and agree to the extent that in the English speaking countries we know his statement is applicable. A question was asked him whether a brother can leave the Lodge room during "refreshment." His answer was in the affirmative, but he must ask permission from the "South." This ruling is noted at this place in our review in the hope that every Lodge in Kansas will read it. Of course in our Grand Lodge permission would have to be obtained from the "East" and not from the "South." However, our Nova Scotia brethren are correct in their custom as permission at this time should be obtained from the Junior Warden. A report is submitted by the Trustees of their Masonic Home and it appears they possess a farm and have a manager to look after the same. The Home is not extensive, as the report shows that they have but seventeen members, whom they call "guests." We note they accept patients who are unable to care for themselves and pay for an attendant. While this is certainly commendable and an exemplification of pure Masonic charity, yet as time passes we fear they will find it a heavy burden to look after what might be termed "hospital cases." The writer mentions this as we have had experience along such lines in our own Jurisdiction. We also note that they now have over $60,000.00 in an endowment fund.
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We note the committee on "Periodical," which w a s directed to niake a report a t this Communication, requested t h a t another committee be appointed to consult with the representatives of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Therefore this matter was continued for another year. Their law was amended providing for the payment of $5.00 for the benefit of the Home, out of fees received. On motion the Grand Lodge directed that a committee be appointed to revise and amend their Ritual with respect to the funeral ceremony. The task assigned to such committee is no light one when consideration is given to the Ancient Ceremony as it now stands. An appropriation of $3,000.00 was made from their General Fund to the Masonic Home. Kansas for 1920 is reviewed by the Correspondent and the opening remarks by our Grand Master are quoted. He also quotes from the Grand Master's address, under the head of "Discipline," his remarks relative to Lodges conferring degrees in less than the lawful time and on Sundays,—that he did not feel justified in disciplining such Lodges; in other words the "children were spanked on t h e wrist and allowed to go scot free." The Correspondent might have made this subject a little more interesting if he had quoted the discipline administered to such Lodges by the Grand Master the previous year wherein he arrested the charters of thirty-three Lodges. I t woiild have shown comparison between the Grand Master who believes t h a t punishment should be inflicted where there is a flagrant violation of the Laws of Masonry and one who will tolerate such violations and administer no punishment, thereby offering encouragement to these Lodges to go hence and if • they please repeat the offense. He refers to the repeated recommendation of the Grand Secretary in regard to Lodges purchasing safes in which to keep their records. We mention this as that proposition cannot be too well advertised in all jurisdictions. GEORGE DBWAE MACDOUGALL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, New
Glasgow. JAMES C . JONES, R . " . W . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Halifax.
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OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 559; members, 132,053; net gain, 9,710. Toledo, October 15, 1919. ISAAC KINSEY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. As an introductory to this volume we find an excellent likeness of M.'. W-". MATTHEW SMITH, present Grand Master, which is followed by a biographical sketch of the brother. A similar likeness of M.'. W-'. Brother ISAAC KINSEY, the "sitting" Grand Master, is inserted on the margin of the first page of his address. Something out of the ordinary, yet it makes one feel more as if our brother was delivering the address rather than if we were reading it. His introduction is very similar to that of most Grand Masters, calling attention to the close of another Masonic year, making reference to the late war and giving an admonition to the Craft which should be of great interest in maintaining the high standing of the Fraternity, but we fear in a great many cases it falls on mute ears. In the midst of his address we find a splendid picture of twenty-seven Past Grand Masters, being an unbroken line, as all were living at the time this picture was taken. We recognize several familiar faces, among them M.'. W.'. Brothers NELSON WILLIAMS, LEVI C . GOODALE and
WILLIAM B . MELLISH.
The
Grand
Lodge of Ohio is certainly to be congratulated as we doubt whether any other Jurisdiction can make a showing like this. In the language of old R I P , "May they live long and prosper." The Grand Master reports that the Masonic House at Camp Sherman, which was established for the accommodation of the members at that place, was closed on December 27, 1918 and t h a t its furnishings, including a piano, victrola, library tables, etc., were presented to their Scioto Lodge No. 6 at Chillicothe. In the Grand Secretary's report we note that Ohio is no exception in the matter of having a few indifferent Lodges, or at least indifferent Secretaries chosen by the Lodge who fail to comply with their Law in the matter of transmitting their annual reports. The Grand Secretary of Kansas who is the writer of this report, still inaintains that "money talks" and until the Grand Lodge imposes a consideration of this kind on their Lodges they never will succeed in having all their reports in at the time of closing their year's business, unless it is brought about through the practice adopted in Kansas and that is through the aid of the Grand Mas-
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ter, District Deputy Grand Masters, other Grand Officers, Past Masters, and sometimes the arrest of a charter. We note they include in their .Proceedings a page in the National Colors, including "Old Glory," dedicated to the members who served their country in the late war. Owing to lack of space the Roll of Honor, however, is not printed in the Annual Proceedings but published in a separate pamphlet. We dislike to criticise our Ohio brethren from an artistic viewpoint, but cannot refrain from referring them to a similar page in our 1920 Proceedings, which we are proud to say is "head and shoulders" above any design thus ' far appearing in any of the Proceedings. We also published with our 1920 Proceedings a list of the names of all the brethren who were in the service, and on separate pages with appropriate borders. Our list contains the names of 6,357, which we believe to be an excellent showing based on a membership of 45,684, which was the membership at the close of 1916. Our list does not, however, include the names of any who were in the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and kindred relief associations. The Grand Lodge of New York established several Lodges in France during the war, known as "Sea and Field Lodges" and these Lodges accepted petitions and conferred degrees on petitioners from various p a r t s of the United States without the consent of either the respective Grand Lodges or the Grand Masters. Since the close of the war such members have been granted certificates or dimits and are now desirous of becoming members of the Lodge in whose jurisdiction they actually reside. The question arose at once whether they were legally made Masons, and what right, if any, the Grand Lodge of New York had in establishing Lodges in France. This question was submitted to the Grand Master of Kansas one year ago, but he made no ruling and we therefore have in our Jurisdiction a number of such members who are without a Masonic home and the Lodges in whose Jurisdiction they reside hesitate to receive their petitions for membership and will not do so until one of our Grand Masters or the Grand Lodge passes on the question. As a matter of information, therefore, we submit the following as the adopted portion of the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence in the Grand Lodge of Ohio, which meets with the most hearty approval of the writer of this report: This subject and the question involved arise out of a circular letter sent our Grand Secretary by R.'. W.'. Brother ROBERT JUDSON KENWORTHY, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Tork, and by the former transmitted to the Grand Master and by him reserved for the consideration of this Grand Lodg^e, and out of letters addressed to the Grand Master,
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one by Brother JAMES B . R U H L . District Lecturer, and one by the Secretary of Evergreen Lodge, No. 222, also reserved for like consideration. From the circular letter it appears that the Grand Lodge of New York has issued TVarrants and authorized and located Sea and Field Lodges, so-called, in France, and that these Lodges have initiated, passed, and raised soldiers in the United States Army serving overseas and in the Republic of France. Among the soldiers so receiving the degrees of Masonry are some having their civil residences in Ohio, and these, returning home, raise the question propounded in the letters from the District Lecturer and the Lodge â&#x20AC;˘ Secretary; shall' they be received, recognized, and permitted to afBliate by and with the Subordinate Lodges under this Grand Jurisdiction? It is a fundamental law of Masonry that no governing Masonic Body has authority to Charter and located a subordinate Lodge in any territory already occupied by Lodges holding allegiance to another governing Masonic Body. The Republic of France being already so occupied by the Grand Lodge of France, the Grand Lodge of New York had no power, under Masonic law, to extend its jurisdiction within that territory. The conclusion, therefore, is irresistible that, as a t present advised, Ohio Lodges can not recognize dimits from said Lodges located in France. Nothing we have said in this report applies to Masons made in a regular Army or Navy Lodge created and operating according to Masonic law.
The Committee on Ways and Means recommended an increase in the per diem t o ' representatives from $3.00 to $5.00, but the Proceedings do not show whether the report was adopted or not. The Report on Correspondence includes a review of Kansas for 1919. The Correspondent refers only to a few important details, particularly to the suspension of thirty-three of our Lodges for disobedience in conferring degrees in less than the lawful time, dedication of our Home and the conclusion of the report on French Masonry. Referring to this subject the writer presumes (without any dispostion to "rub the fur the wrong way") to say "I told you so" in view of the very recent action of the so-called French Masons in having a real "scrap" on the question of making women Masons, which proposition, on September 15, 1920,-was approved. If ever there was a pronounced case of sentiment warping judgment it was that relating to French Masonry among the Grand -Lodges of the United States of America. We are somewhat curious to watch the outcome and see in what manner some of our Grand Lodges will "crawl out" or "back out" of the position taken by them, based wholly and absolutely on sentiment and without regard to the dignity or underlying principles of the Fraternity. MATTHEW SMITH, M.'. W-'. Grand,Master, Cleveland. JACOB H . BROMWELL, R . ' . W.*: Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. 0 . P. SPERRA, Correspondent, Ravenna.
NextAnnual, Columbus, October 20, 1920.
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OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 433; members, 40,545; net gain, 4,345. Guthrie, February 24, 1920. Owing to the illness of M.'. W-'. O. LONZO CONNER he was
unable to attend this Communication. The representative of Kansas was prominently absent. We note the Committee on Credentials calls attention to the total number of Lodges in their Jurisdiction as 423, while the Grand Secretary gives no statistics showing how many Lodges they actually have. We note by counting them that there are 433 Lodges on their roll. Among the preliminaries we note an address of welcome by Brother BUDLONG of .Guthrie. The Deputy Grand Master, Brother ,DERR, drafted the services of Past Grand Master HUMPHRY, who responded. We note a printed "Order of Business," prepared by a committee on "Rules and ' Order of Business." In Kansas we do not encumber our records with anything of this kind as the Order of Business is always prepared in typewritten form by the Grand Secretary and placed by the Grand Master's pedestal just before Grand Lodge is opened. Printing costs too much these days to spread such matters on the records. Reference to .the fraternal dead in the Grand Master's address is presented with a heavy black border at the top and bottom of the page. We note among those who have passed away in their Jurisdiction Brother OTTO A. SHUTTEE. It was the good fortune of the writer to have met this distinguished brother for the first time when in attendance a t the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in Pittsburgh in 1898, at which time he was the Grand Commander of that, the youngest Grand Jurisdiction. He was the only representative from Oklahoma and our Kansas fraters both on the train and after reaching Pittsburgh spread their sheltering wings over him and we believe, as he stated it, made him feel that he was really one of us. The Grand Master reports that a picnic was given by the Shrine of Oklahoma City on which occasion they entertained the Masonic Home family. We venture a guess that the Home family were royally entertained and had a good time. " M O S E " ANDERSON, the Grand Secretary, makes two very good suggestions and the Grand Lodge should look well to it that they are followed out and not allowed to drop by the way-side. F i r s t is t h a t relating to the matter of securing a site and erecting a building for their records, library, e t c Better follow the example
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of Kansas and construct a real up-to-date fire-proof building with no Lodge or assembly rooms of any kind whatever, but simply to meet the needs of the Grand Lodge for a t least one hundred ;years to come. He mentions the card system of the history of the members which we take it is "dragging on its hind legs." The writer of this report has had unlimited experience in that work, !having compiled a complete history of the membership of our Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery and we are frank to say that we could not possibly "keep house" without it. A proposition is now pending to move their Masonic Home to •Guthrie and we take it that the matter will be definitely settled one :year hence. We note the Correspondent makes no reference to Kansas in his report, which is no doubt due to the Proceedings being issued :so late in the year. FRANK ALVIN DERR, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Guthrie.
WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Oklahoma •City. THOMAS C . HUMPHRY, P . ' . G.'. M-'. Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Guthrie, February 21, 1921.
OREGON—1920. Lodges, 149; members, 18,170; net gain, 1,563. Portland, -June 16, 1920. EARL C. BRONAUGH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Seven so-called "Occasional Grand Lodges" were held for the purpose of constituting new Lodges, laying corner-stones and dedi•cating halls. Brother WALTER O . HAINES, our Grand Representative, was reported present. In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago the Grand Master appointed a special committee for the purpose of correcting the errors and omissions in .the Ritual of their Grand Lodge and have the same published. He compliments the Committee for their faithful services and the attention given to the necessary details of the work. We cannot help but feel that it is a misfortune for any Grand Lodge to tamper with the Ritual. We are pleased to say that the adopted Ritual in Kansas has never been modified, changed or corrected in any manner, shape or form, since its adoption in 1867. Therefore, it gives no opportunity for
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that class of brethren who are disposed to criticise everything done by the Grand Lodge, to say that the changes in Rituals make it impossible for anyone to keep up with the work. We regret to note that the Grand Master of Oregon has fallen in line with the modern idea of re-creating petitioners to the extent of making them physically perfect so they may receive the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry regardless of the Ancient Landmarks and Traditions. It would seem from that portion of his address under "Physical Disqualifications" he almost admits that one could scarcely be sufficienly physically disqualified not to be legally entitled to receive the degrees in their Jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary states t h a t the Rituals prepared by the Committee were turned over to him when completed and four copies furnished each Lodge. He also reports that the revised Ritual, in its original form, has not as yet been turned over to him and he has not therefore been able to give any information on the subject. We appreciate the Grand Secretary's position and we often wonder why some Past Grand Masters or Past Grand Officers of some of the other bodies, care to have one of these books in their possession or hid away in the dark, as it is of no earthly value to them or any one else. Kansas is not reviewed in the Report on Correspondence, which no doubt will give the writer an opportunity of reviewing our Proceedings for the years 1920 and 1921 at the same time. WILLIAM J. KERR, M . ' . W-*. Grand Master, Corvallis. JAMES F . ROBINSON, R.*. W.'. Grand Secretary, Portland. DAVID P . MASON, P - ' - G-'- M . " . Correspondent,
Albany.
Next Annual, Portland, June 15, 1921.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 513; members, 151,434; net gain, 14,741. At the Quarterly Communication of March 5, 1919, Past Grand Master EDGAR A. TENNIS, upon request of the Grand Master, presented a report in memory, of their late distinguished Craftsman and P a s t Grand Master WILLIAM LUTHER GORGAS.
His reference
to the efi'orts of that distinguished Craftsman is bHef, but most beautiful and we have no doubt the sentiments were expressive of the kindly feeling the Craft of that Jurisdiction had for M.'. W.'. Brother GORGAS.
At this Communication the Senior Grand Warden reported that their late Brother HENRY KRAMER had left $3,000.00 for the
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Masonic Home at Elizabethtown; likewise Brother ROBERT SMITH, who passed away on January 8, 1919, left an estate estimated at over $15,000.00, out of which there was a legacy of $1,700.00 to be paid, the. remainder was given to a sister during her life and at her death the entire amount was to pass to the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown. At the Quarterly Communication of June 4, 1919, the Trustees made a report showing that their late Brother THOMAS R . PATTON left in trust to the Grand Lodge the residue of his estate, amounting to almost one million dollars, which was to be used for the education and training of male orphan children of Master Masons. By resolution at the Quarterly Communication of December 3, 1919, all employes in the Masonic Temple who had served continuously for fifteen years or more and were incapacitated from advancing age or otherwise shall receive a pension not to exceed onehalf of their salary for the previous five years. . A very complete and interesting report of the Librarian is submitted and attention called to the crowded condition of their quarters. It is evident from this report that the noted and magnificent Masonic Temple of Philadelphia can no longer provide for the increasing needs of- their historical and literary department. The report of the committee in charge shows that disbursements made by them for the library during the past year, amount to $9,331.91. We note in a very interesting report concerning their Masonic Home at Elizabethtown that new buildings have been completed and the work on their farm is improving each year, special atten-, tion being given to the planting of fruit trees. They likewise have an excellent department of stock, there being at the time of the writing of. the report 76 heads of registered cattle. . We note they refer to the members of their Home as "guests" of which there are now, including men, women and children, 312. In Kansas we refer to the individuals in our Home as "members," avoiding the term "inmate." The term "guest" however, is just as applicable and sounds much better than the common term of "inmate" which is so frequently used in other Jurisdictions where reference is made to their Masonic Home family. . We also note they have hospital facilities and that they had 151 demands during the year, 82 of which â&#x20AC;˘were women and 69 men. At the Annual Communication held December 27, 1919, the .Grand Master, in making a report concerning the "Grand Lodge War Service" submits a communication from the Surgeon-General of the War Department in which he flatly refuses to allow the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, through their war service organization, to visit hospitals overseas as well as visiting the various
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debarkation and other hospitals in the United States. The refusal is only in keeping with the attitude of the "powers that be" a t the seat of our government when they refused our New York brethren and those associated with them the privilege of establishing at the seat of w a r in the war zone, relief service for our brethren who were helping their allies to overthrow German despotism "and make the world safe for democracy." Under "Physical Disqualifications" the Grand Master not only calls attention to the requirements of the Ancient Landmarks, but directs the attention of the Grand Lodge to the metting of a committee on Landmarks in 1803 when it was unanimously agreed to abide by. these ancient rules. Therefore no proposed change is suggested in this regard. We quote the following paragraph from the Grand Master's excellent address in the hope t h a t it will a t least be read by a goodly number of the Craft in our own Jurisdiction. It is a source of much regret that the members of the Craft often forget that Freemasonry is not a matter to be talked about or discussed in the presence of, or with those outside of the Fraternity. Many Brethren seem to be extremely indifferent to the fact that this is a secret organization and t h a t all matters happening behind tyled doors are secret and should never be referred to except in the most guarded manner.
The report on Correspondence, submitted by Brother THOMAS F. PENMAN, includes a review of Kansas for 1919. He compliments our Past Grand Master M.'. W-'- Brother WILLIAM I. STUART for the position taken by him in administering punishment for the Lodges violating our laws. Reference is made in his review of -Judge STUART'S service on the "bench" and in this connection we might add for the information of Brother PENMAN that Judge STUART is what is ordinarily termed "red headed." Referring to an organization known as the "Masonic Service Association," he wonders whether the movement had not come to our attention or was "possibly ignored." In reply we will say that the proposition was not ignored by our Grand Master, Judge STUART, but he made reply to the communication which suggested the formation of such an organization that in view of the unequivocal position always taken by our Grand Lodge concerning Masonic relief, which position was based wholly on the true spirit of Masonic charity, he declined to attend the meeting and therefore deemed it unnecessary to make any report on the subject to our Grand Lodge. The sum and substance of the position taken by our Grand Lodge is to the effect that it is our Masonic duty .to take care of the "stranger within our gates." At the time of the flood in Kansas in 1903, which destroyed nvillions of dollars worth of property,
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made homeless hundreds of families and the loss of many lives, we, as Masons, stepped into the breach and bestowed relief wherever needed, not only to Masons and their families, but assisted in the general relief work, using not only the accumulated funds for charitable purposes, but also money from our general fund, to say nothing of the liberal contributions of our brethren throughout the Jurisdiction, as well as the Lodges. Kind offers of financial assistance received from several other Grand Jurisdictions were graciously declined, believing that our resources were sufficient to' meet all necessary demands and give relief to the unfortunate ones in the flooded districts. The Grand Lodge of Kansas never has lent its influence, either directly or indirectly, to anything tainted with a proposition looking toward a supreme Grand Lodge. We subscribe to that well known formula of the sovereign rights of a Grand Lodge within their own Jurisdiction, as well as a strict adherence to those fundamentals upon which the whole fabric of the Fraternity stands. Brother PENMAN pays us a compliment in referring to the position taken by our Grand Lodge in reference to so-called French Masonry, stating that "evidently Kansas believes in sticking to the faith of the Fathers. We plead not only guilty, but. also more and most guilty. It is less than one month ago that the • so-called French Masons were having a perfect "Irish scrap" over a proposition to make women Masons and we are now informed that the proposition was adopted and we anticipate that many of the French ladies are now, or soon will be, members of the so-called Masonic Craft in France. A work personal. The writer of this report • has a natural born soft spot in his heart for the Keystone State, as well as Keystone State Masonry, because he is a native of that commonwealth, having seen the light of day for the first time in a log house located on a farm in Westmoreland County, in which two generations, ahead of him had been born and raised. He received his education in that State and immediately came to Kansas, where, after becoming a member of the Masonic Fraternity he became a Masonic student and has been signally honored by the four Masonic Grand Bodies of this State in being made the Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of all, and the present writer of the Report on Correspondence. One of the first books he read on the subject of Masonry was the "Ahiman Rezon" of Pennsylvania and for almost fortyyears he has followed the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of that Jurisdiction, noting that they have always refused (with one exception) to adopt in their deliberations, anjrthing which would tend to destroy "the faith of the Fathers"; in other words, the writer has endeavored to follow the position taken by the Grand Lodge of
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Pennsylvania in maintaining the high standing of the ancient and honorable institution and a strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations which according to the traditions cannot be modified, changed or set aside. J O H N S . SELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. JOHN A. PERRY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. THOMAS F . PENMAN, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27,. 1920.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS—1920. Lodges, 55; members, 4,107; net gain, 574. Manila, J a n u a r y 27, 1920.
MILTON E . SPRINGER, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM H . TAYLOR, the Grand Representative of Kansas, was present. , . • • The Grand Master reports that during the year he visited 47 of the 51 Lodges. In his address he states that an individual claiming the right to confer degrees appeared in their Jurisdictior., but evidently made no progress as a complete list of all his paraphernalia is published in the Proceedings, all of which has been placed on display for the information of the brethren of that Jurisdiction and as a warning to them to be on the lookout for impostors. We presume this is in keeping with the old Yankee statement of "nailing the pelt on the barn door." A lengthy report is submitted by the Committee on Correspondence concerning French Masonry, their Grand Lodge having authorized their members to visit any and all Lodges under. the Jurisdiction of the so-called five Grand Lodges of France. We presume our Philippine Islands brethren have been advised of the action taken in so-called French Masonic circles in September to make Masons of women. The Report on Correspondence does not review our Kansas Proceedings. Possibly nothing was found worthy of mention or they may have gone astray in the mail. RAFAEL PALMA, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C. COMPORT, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Manila. Next Annual, Manila, January 25, 1921.
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QUEBECâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 67; members, 10,068; net gain, 824. A Special Communication was held at Montreal, October 31, 1919, for the purpose of celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversay of their Grand Lodge. ARTHUR B. WOOD, M.". W . " . Grand Master. The Proceedings open with a reprint of the transactions a t the convention when their Grand.Lodge was organized, which was on the 20th and 21st days of October, 1869. The Annual Communication was held in Montreal, February 11, 1920. Kansas was represented by M.'. W.'. EDWARD A. EVANS.
The Grand Master makes a report concerning their Fiftieth Anniversary, stating that he had appointed as Chairman of their Committee on Arrangements the oldest living Past Grand Master and one of the original members of the Grand Lodge, M-'- W-'Brother ISAAC HENRY STEARNS. This incident calls to mind the celebration in 1906 of the Fiftieth Anniversary of our Grand Lodge, at which time we had but one living member of the first three Lodges organized under authority of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and we had the pleasure of introducing this venerable brother to the Grand Lodge, to which he made a brief but very appropriate response. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters a r e spread in full in the printed Proceedings, consuming seventeen pages. I t would seem from their reports that they are clothed with speci_al authority in the matter of waiving Jurisdiction and issuing dispensations. BROTHER E . T . D . CHAMBERS, Chairman of the Committee on
Correspondence, reviews Kansas for 1919. The report is brief but a very touching reference is made to our late M.'. W-'. Brother MATTEW M . MILLER, who for a number of years wrote our Report on Correspondence. ARTHUR B . WOOD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Montreal. W. W. WILLIAMSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montreal. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P.'. G.'. M."- Correspondent, Quebec City.
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ISLAND.
February,
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 38; members, 10,885; net gain, 602. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in Providence^ November 18, 1918. At this Communication the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence was presented dealing with the address of the Grand Master submitted at the last Annual Communication. The Masonic War Board presented a report relative to the relief of brethren at the naval stations and fortifications in and near the city of Providence. The financial table shows that a t the time of making the report there was a balance of $17,858.75 on hand. The Committee on Foreign Correspondence, to whom had been referred the subject of "recognition of all Grand Lodges or bodies exercising the powers of Grand Lodges worthy of recognition b y this Grand Lodge" made a report of "progress" and asked for further time or until the next Communication. The report was adopted. However, on motion it was decided to appoint a committee to assist the Committee on Correspondence in this work. The Annual Communication was held in the City of Providence', May 19, 1919. The representative of Kansas was not present. From the Grand Master's address and exhibits of correspondence it seems that the activities in the War Board were confined to members of their own Jurisdiction. This, however, was modified by direction of the Grand Master and extended not only to their own brethren in the military and naval forces, but also to all members in the armed service of their country or its allies. He submits a complete report concerning their Overseas Lodge No. 1 U. D., which under authority of the Letters of Dispensation was permitted to elect and confer the degrees on candidates without the usual requirements of a chartered Lodge. The Dispensation provides no particular jurisdiction and from the report made to the Grand Master it appears t h a t many were made Masons whose actual residence was. in other Jurisdictions than their own. The wisdom of such procedure, if not in opposition to the time honored customs of Grand Lodges and the general practice of comity, is open to question. The Grand Master calls attention to the inadequacy of their present quarters in order to meet the increased demands of the Craft and recommends that a committee be appointed to consider the question and report in the near future. In this connection he also directed attention to the extremely limited quarters for the
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Grand Secretary and recommended making the salary of that Grand Officer sufficient to justify him in devoting his entire time to the work. He calls attention to the practice of their Grand Lodge in the matter of presenting the retiring Grand Master with a Past Grand Master's jewel and apron, and directs attention to the importance of changing this custom so that the apron will be presented to the Grand Master a t the beginning of his term instead of the close. A good suggestion and it is in conformity with t h e custom of the Grand Lodge of Kansas as our newly elected and installed Grand Master is presented with his apron a t t h a t time. The Grand Master recommends an excellent change in the ceremony of receiving the Grand Master or the acting Grand Master. His suggestion is somewhat similar to the adopted form in our own Jurisdiction. With us the Private Grand Honors are given after the Grand Master reaches the East, while the suggestion of the Grand Master of Rhode Island is the conferral of these Honors as soon as the distinguished brother reaches the Lodge room. We believe his plan is the better. There is no Report on Correspondence. JAMES C . COLLINS, M.". W . ' - Grand Master, Providence. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, R-'- W . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence. WILLIAM L . CHATTERTON, P . ' . G-'- M.'. Correspondent, Provi-
dence.
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 138; members, 9,140; net gain, 854. Seven Special Communications were held for the purpose of constituting and consecrating Lodges and dedicating halls. The Annual Communication was held in Prince Albert on June 18, 1919, ROBERT YOUNG, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master.
Our Grand Representative was absent. The Grand Master in his address defends the imperfect physical man in the usual way, claiming that it is the internal and not the external qualifications of a man which should recommend him to be made a Mason. In Kansas we hew close to the line of the Landmarks, and while we submit that the Ritual provides that it is the internal and not the external qualifications, we measure it not from the imperfect physical man or one who has been unfortunate enough to lose a portion or all of some of his members, but rather the general appearance of the individual as we see him, or in other words, we make no distinction whether it is one who bears the "scepter of the prince or the staff of the beggar."
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February,
There are fifteen Masonic districts in the Jurisdiction and each District Deputy submits a written report, all being printed in the Proceedings. The Grand Secretary, among other things, reports that in accordance with the instructions of the Grand Master he made arrangements for a district meeting and Lodge of Instruction for each district, but they were unable to hold all of them on account of the influenza epidemic. This is similar to the custom in Kansas, except we have seventy-four districts and hold a district meeting, which is practically a School of Instruction, in each district every year. He calls attention to the need of an appropriation sufficient to meet the needs of his office in the way of employing help, drawing a comparison both as to the number of Lodges and the amount of funds, between the years 1911 and 1919. In 1911 they had 68 Lodges, while at the present they have 149 (?) Lodges. The appropriation for assistants was only $100.00 more last year than for 1911 and he paid out personally over $400.00 during the last year. We fail to find where anything was done in regard to his recommendation. He also calls attention to the importance of a register and index system and states that the probable cost will be from $750.00 to $1,000.00. The Grand Master appointed a committee to draft suggestions concerning the preparation of an Historical Registry. There is no Report on Correspondence. N. B. WILLIAMS, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Abernethy. W. B. TATE, R-'- W . ' . Grand Secretary, Regina. A. G. GORRELL, Correspondent, Regina. Next Annual, Regina, June 16, 1920.
SASKATCHEWANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 143; members, 10,174; net gain, 1,034. Several Special Communications were held for the purpose of consecrating Lodges and laying corner-stones. The Annual Communication was held in Regina, June 16, 1920. N. B. WILLIAMS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We regret to note that Kansas had no Representative present. The Mayor of the city extended to the brethren a cordial welcome, which is spread in full in their journal. The Grand Master requested several brethren to make proper response to the welcome. The Grand Master was evidently greatly interested in the work during his administration as the address shows that he was in
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touch with every detail concerning the interests of the Craft. We regret that time will not permit of quoting more of this excellent address. We desire, however, to mention the fact that among other things he said. "Do not forget, my brethren, that after all. Masonry is a growth and in order that such growth may be healthy and thus be significant of lasting life, the environment must be reasonably perfect." This sentiment should sink deep into the hearts of Grand Masters and others who are disposed to trample under foot some of the Landmarks of Freemasonry on the subject of "Physical Qualification." He refers to the visit of H. R. H., the Prince of WALES, stating that "his gracious manner and personal charm, won for himself an abiding place in the hearts of all his subjects in the Dominion of Canada." He ruled that a Masonic Lodge could hold a Masonic funeral service in regalia for a deceased brother when another society attends the same service but it must be exclusively Masonic and the Masons must have charge of it in all particulars. He calls attention to some references he made in his talks at their district meetings and we quote the following from this paragraph : At the same time I invariably pointed out that after having: laid the foundation it was equally necfessary to proceed a t once with the erection of the superstructure which can be accomplished only by devoting some time in an effort to translate in modern terms that work brought down to us through the centuries so that its usefulness may be revealed.
We wish every Mason in Kansas might read this quotation a t least twice. He ruled that because of religious beliefs a Quaker can affirm, in assuming the more serious portions of the degrees. The committee, however, did not agree with him and therefore one who will not subscribe to the regular requirements of the Ritual cannot be accepted. We regret that space will not permit of adding more from the excellent address of the Grand Master, but the printer is now "howling" and this is the last report to be reviewed by the writer. There is no Report on Correspondence. JUSTICE E . L . ELWOOD, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Regina.
W. B. TATE, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Saskatoon, June 15, 1921.
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February,
SCOTLAND—1920. A Quarterly Communication was held in Edinburgh, November
6,
1919,
ROBERT GORDON GORDON GILMOUR, M . ' .
W-*.
Grand
Master. A proposition was submitted looking toward the enactment of a Law prohibiting the initiating of more than seven candidates on the same day, or pass to the Second Degree or raise to the Third Degree moi'e than seven brethren in either of said degrees in one day. It was adopted. Lord AMPTHILL, Provincial Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England, was present on this occasion and in addressing the Grand Lodge read a message from the Grand Master of England, H. R. H. the Duke of CONNAUGHT, expressing his pleasure for the attendance of the members of the Grand Lodge at their Bi-Centennial last year and the celebrations. of peace this year. The Annual Communication was held in Edinburgh on November 28, 1919. At this Communication the Grand Officers were duly installed. The Grand Lodge reopened after dinner, when the Grand Master submitted the toasts of "The King" and "The Queen, Queen ALEXANDRA, etc.," to which proper responses were made and are spread in full in the Proceedings. Before closing, the usual toast "Happy to meet. Sorry to part,. Happy to meet again," was pledged and they parted after singing "Auld Lang Syne." The Grand Secretary reported inattention to the law where degrees were conferred at an interval of only seven days and an investigation was ordered. Expulsions and suspensions in some of their Lodges were reported and approved by the Grand Lodge. • The Master of one of their Lodges was censured for laxity in conferring the degrees at an interval of seven days only and the candidate was suspended for one year. At the Quarterly Communication February 5, 1920, the Grand Master presided. At this Communication the minutes of the Grand Lodge for the previous Quarterly Communication were approved, as well as the minutes of the Grand Committee. The Grand Committee was also chosen at this time—sixteen in all. The Grand Committee met on February 19,. 1920. This Committee, it seems, transacts the usual business which transpires in • the Grand Lodges in this country. However, they are subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge. They propose amendments to the Laws or new ones, have charge of receiving petitions for new Lodges, issuing commissions to Provincal Grand Masters and act on suspensions and expulsions.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1920. Lodges, 97; members, 7,109; net gain, 569. The introduction to the Proceedings is a report of a Special Communication held in the town hall in Adelaide on Sunday, July 20, 1919. On account of the restoration of peace the service consisted of rather a thanksgiving program, including addresses by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lecturer. The addresses were interspersed with appropriate hymns. The Half-yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge was held in Adelaide, October 15, 1919, ARTHUR W . PIPER, M . ' - W..'. Grand •Master. The Representative of Kansas was not reported present. Upon the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes, physical disability becomes no bar for one to receive the degrees of Freemasonry so long as he can qualify in the matter of conforming to the ceremonies, and thus we pass up some of the Landmarks. The Grand Master, referring to the Grand Secretary, Brother CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, calls attention to the fact that an announcement would soon officially be made as to the distinction of the title of Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, and that on behalf of the Craft he desired that there be placed upon record the felicities of the Grand Lodge on the dignity which would be placed upon the Grand Secretary and his fair lady, making them the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. As a form of auxiliary in the matter of receiving new members, it was decided to furnish a list of the petitioners to all other Lodges and in this way a more careful scrutiny would be had and possibly aid in determining who were unworthy. Annual Communication held in Freemason Hall, Adelaide, April 21, 1920. ARTHUR W . PIPER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. Our brethren in the Grand Lodges of the United States might well take note of the dignity and the careful manner in which our foreign Grand Lodges conduct their affairs and as a matter of information we call attention to the re-election of the Grand Master of South Australia. Their election of course is by nomination, the Deputy Grand Master presiding. The choice is. usually unanimous and the Grand Director of Ceremonies delivers the proclamation from the Grand East, and the brethren then salute the Grand Master with the Grand Honors of Masonry. The Report on Correspondence covering Kansas for 1919 is written by Brother ALFRED E . GIFFORD, our Grand Representative.
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CORRESPONDENCE-SOUTH
CAROLINA.
February,
â&#x20AC;˘He pays a high tribute to the conditions in our Jurisdiction, referring to the attendance a t Grand Lodge and the spirit of Masonry as manifested at our Annual Communication. In referring to Grand Master STUART'S address he mentions, as taken from his report, that the number of members in the service was 5,057. We will add, as information, that the complete figures subsequently received, shows that out of our then about 48,000 members, 6,357 were in the service of their country, and this number did not include any who were in the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and similar relief organizations." We question whether any other Grand Jurisdiction can show as large a per centage. ARTHUR WILLIAM PIPER, M . " . W . ' - Grand Master, Adelaide.
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R . " . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 275; members, 21,723; net gain, 2,087. . Charleston, December 9, 1919.
WILLIAM W . WANNAMAKER,'
M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas was notably absent. A Special Communication was held in Lake City, October 4, 1919, for t h e purpose of laying the corner-stone of a Baptist Church. Immediately preceding the opening of the Grand Lodge a "devotional exercise" was held, which consisted of a prayer by the Grand Chaplain and two hymns. We scratch our head and wonder why the exercises were not conducted in open Grand Lodge. I t is quite beyond our Masonic understanding. We note that it required an adopted resolution to authorize the Grand Sectetary to employ a stenographer to take the Proceedings. This would indicate that the scope of the authority of the Grand Secretary is. practically limited to that of a clerk. A brief communication was read to the Grand Lodge from their venerable Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'- Brother J. ADGER SMYTH, which was most pathetic and we have no doubt touched the hearts of every member in attendance. In his note to the Grand Lodge he directed attention to the fact that for sixty-one years he had been a member of the Presbyterian Church, fifty-five years a Master Mason and forty-nine years a member of the Grand Lodge. His note concluded with a few verses on the subject "There is no Death." By unanimous vote the Grand Master was requested to appoint a committee of three to call on Brother SMYTH and in evidence of their kindly feeling present him with a floral offering. The Grand Master, under "Necrology" reports the passing
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away of their Junior Grand Warden, BENJAMIN E . NICHOLSON, on January 13, 1919. Under "Relations with other Grand Jurisdictions" he refers to the question of extending relations to the Grand Lodge of France and the Grand Orient of. Italy, stating that opinions are divided between recognition and non-recognition, but probably in favor of non-recognition. He mentions the fact that the Grand Lodge of New York during the year permitted intervisitation in France, but now they have practically placed a ban on the whole proposition, forbidding their Lodges to admit as a visitor one who himself does not profess belief in the Supreme Being. He raises the question concerning the Edict issued, permitting intervisitation during the life of the resolution and "thereafter"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether it did not mean that one who even did not have a belief in GOD could visit if he could pass the test. The fees for conferring the degrees were raised from $20.00 to $30.00, leaving the usual "loop-hole" for conferring the degrees on a minister without charge. We notice the proposed amendment to the laws increasing the salary of the Grand Secretary from $1,800.00 to $3,000.00 was laid over until the next Annual Communication. We cannot understand where the wisdom comes in along the lines of such legislation as the probabilities are that a large majority of the members of the Grand Lodge a year hence will be in attendance for the first time and possibly never have heard of the resolution. Postponing matters of this kind is not always for the best interests of a Grand Lodge. In the Report on Correspondence Kansas is reviewed for 1919. He refers to Grand Master STUART arresting charters of Lodges for violating the Law in conferring degrees in less than the statutory time and on Sunday and wonders why he did not also arrest the Jewels. We are unable to answer the question but venture a guess that if the Jewels had been arrested and mailed to the Grand Secretary the probabilities are, under our magnificent postoffice system, only a portion of them would have reached his hands. He refers to our Lodges being "assessed" on the pro rata basis to raise $200,000.00 to rebuild our Masonic Home. We wish to correct this in one respect. The Grand Lodge did not make an assessment but made an apportionment on the membership so that the total received would amount to $164,224.80, and there was no forced issue as to the payment by the Lodges. He makes kindly reference to the passing away of our late M.'.
W.'.
Brother MATTHEW M . MILLER.
He refers to the biographical sketch of our then retiring Grand Master, Judge STUART, and mentions the fact that at the end of his term as High Priest of his Chapter in 1911 he was ap-
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February,
pointed Sentinel for 1912. We will add as additional information t h a t Judge STUART is "red headed," served- a s acting Grand Master in 1917 owing to the Grand Master, Judge CHARLES E . LOBDELL having been appointed on the Federal Farm Loan Board and was obliged to move to Washington, D. C , Grand Master in 1918, and during his service there was the work of erecting our Masonic Grand Lodge Building, raising funds for erecting the Masonic Home which cost over $300,000.00, attending to the vast correspondence and issuance of Special Dispensations made necessary on account of the war, and during the two years of his faithful stewardship there was never an instance where he was called upon to perform a service that it was not attended to promptly, even though court work had to be suspended for the time being, and never a time when his correspondence was not attended to and replies made by return mail. Therefore we take it that the reference to Judge STUART by Brother MICHIE is intended as a compliment and we submit the foregoing as an amendment thereto. S. T. LANHAM, (the use of initials is on the Grand Secretary of South Carolina as the name appears that way in their printed Proceedings) M-'- W-'. Grand Master, Spartanburg. O. FRANK HART, R . ' . W..'. Grand Secretary, Columbia, J A M E S L . MICHIE, P . ' . G.'. M.'. Correspondent, Darlington.
Next Annual, Charleston, February 23, 1921.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 150; members, 14,628; net gain, 1,102. Pierre, June 8, 1920. WALTER B . BURR, M.". W - ' . Grand Master. Brother JAMES B . VAUGHN, the Grand Representative of Kansas, was present. But nine lines are required by the Grand Master as an introduction to his address. It would seem from reading the Report of the Committee on Correspondence that the Grand Master had seen the report and therefore deemed further comment on his p a r t unnecessary. He refused a Special Dispensation to confer the degrees on one who had lost both feet. However, he declared that one was eligible to receive the degres who was obliged to wear an iron brace on one of his ankles. He ruled that a member in Lodge " A " but was expelled in Lodge " B " should. petition Lodge " A " for reinstatement and his
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Tuling was sustained by the Grand Lodge. This is directly the â&#x20AC;˘opposite to the requirements of Kansas. The Grand Secretary, among other things, refers to the clandestine outfit who have been sending out circulars concerning their so-called system of Freemasonry. In Kansas we gave them no publicity whatever as the Grand Master simply called the attention of the Lodges to their duty in cornplying with the position always taken by our Grand Lodge in the matter of ignoring any communications whatever without the sanction and approval of the Grand East. The Grand Secretary suggests that the dues, both Lodge and Grand Lodge, be remitted for all members who have been Masons over fifty years. Of course the suggestion is prompted from the goodness of Brother PETTIGREW'S heart, but we fear any regulation of this kind would only tend to confuse the records and as the amount required in payment as Grand Lodge dues is very small it would seem that it would be much better if the Lodge simply made such members honorary and exempt from dues, but paid the usual Grand Lodge dues with the other members. The Committee on Correspondence of which M.'. W-'- Brother CHARLES L . BROCKWAY is Chairman, submits a report to Grand Lodge covering various topics and which partakes more of the nature of a lecture than a Report on Correspondence, which is intended to cover the doings in other Grand Jurisdictions. He begins his report we presume, based on his knowledge of the membership of his own Jurisdiction, to the effect that the usual Report on Correspondence, covering the reviews of other Proceedings, is of practically no value whatever to the members of the Craft except those who fortunately or unfortunately may sit at the "Round Table." He states that there is no need of a committee to assure the Craft that the Grand Lodges throughout, the world have at sometime during the year held their Annual or Quarterly Communications, that the Grand Masters submitted reports or addresses, the Grand Secretaries reported great increases in membership, new Lodges formed, etc. We do not propose to vie the membership of Kansas with that of South Dakota, but we feel justified in defending the Craft of this state to the extent of saying that we have many hundreds of members who read the Report on Correspondence most vigorously and venture to comment on what has been done in the various states more than that relating to any other portion of our printed Proceedings. This may not be true with the brethren of South Dakota and indeed it may not apply to some other Grand Jurisdictions, but it would seem -that this matter would depend largely upon the efforts of the Grand officers in the years past to bring about an interest in the Lodges along the line of reading Masonic literature, especially the Constitution, By-Laws,
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DAKOTA.
February,
Regulations, Landmarks and the Proceedings of their own Grand Lodge and particularly the Report on Correspondence. Whether the latter is read and is of interest to the Craft depends largely on the writer of the reportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether it is presented in such a manner as to be of interest to the brethren and worthy of the time employed in its reading. Brother BROCKWAY states that he has neither the learning nor .^B aq :)ou ajojajaq:j pinoAi ii puB 3(JOAV aq^ uo iJjjBO o:( X^iiiqB aq:} all displeasing if the Grand Master should select some one else to do this work. We do not for a moment admit that Brother BROCKWAY is as guilty as charged by himself, and therefore can only say that if his words are an index to his actual feeling in the premises we could scarcely expecfhim to write the usual Report on Correspondence. He touches on the subject of "Masonic Education," stating that many Grand Lodges are seeking to educate the members along these lines, "but seemingly not commensurate with the effort." We subrnit that it is a hard task to educate Masons, but not more so than it is to educate our boys and girls in our seats of learning. Men are only grown up children and so long as time lasts they must have a leader. If we are to abandon Masonic education because the task is a hard one, of what value is our Freemasonry? Much more could be said in reply to the position taken by our distinguished brother, but we fear we will have consumed more space than really is alloted to us in this review. Under the head of "Supervision of Lodges," he calls attention to several very important matters, particularly that relating to the one who has just been given the Honors and then placed in an "unoccupied seat." In Kansas many of our Lodges immediately at the conclusion of making a brother a Master Mason presents hiin with one of our adopted Monitors and in this way it has encouraged many young men to become active Lodge workers. In addition to this we hold seventy-four district meetings, largely for the purpose of instruction and at each of these meetings an address is delivered by some one competent to do the work and in this way our brethren are fully advised along the line of reading Masonic literature and the Reports on Correspondence. â&#x20AC;˘ He bears down very hard on the.responsibilities of the Master and to this the writer says "Amen." We cannot help but feel that if Brother BROCKWAY would have devoted the same amount to time and energy in writing a "real" Report on Correspondence as he did in preparing this report, it v/ould have been worthy of the perusal of any Mason either in South Dakota or Kansas. We note that the Grand Lodge was called to Refreshment in
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o r d e r t h a t t h e d e l e g a t e s t o t h e E a s t e r n S t a r , which w a s in session in t h a t city, m i g h t p a y t h e i r r e s p e c t s t o t h e G r a n d E a s t a n d t h e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of G r a n d Lodge. W e a r e pleased t o note, h o w e v e r , t h a t t h e m e m b e r s of t h e G r a n d Lodge did n o t r e t i r e w i t h t h e l a d i e s , a s t h e r e c o r d s show t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge " r e s u m e d L a b o r " a f t e r t h e y h a d r e t i r e d o r a t l e a s t t h e r e w e r e e n o u g h m e m b e r s left t o make a quorum. J O H N H . MCCORD, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , P i e r r e . GEORGE A. P E T T I G R E W , R - ' - W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Sioux F a l l s . CHARLES
L . BROCKWAY,
P . ' . G-'-
M.". C o r r e s p o n d e n t ,
Sioux
Falls. N e x t A n n u a l , W a t e r t o w n , J u n e 14, 1921.
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 3 2 ; m e m b e r s , 2,200. H o b a r t , F e b r u a r y 2 5 , 1920. C. E . D A V I E S , M . ' . W - ' . G r a n d Master. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in t h e o p e n i n g p a r t of h i s a d d r e s s , calls a t t e n t i o n t o t h e v e r y r a p i d g r o w t h in t h e m e m b e r s h i p of t h e L o d g e s a n d d i r e c t s a t t e n t i o n t o t h e d e s i r a b l e n e s s of m o s t c a r e f u l s c r u t i n y of n e w m e m b e r s . C o n c e r n i n g t h e i r v e n e r a b l e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y h e h a s t h e followi n g to s a y : To my-dear old friend the G. Secretary. I am, and will always be. indebted for his zealous and magnificent support. The Members of G. Lodge owe him a lasting debt of gratitude, for he has loyally and ungrudgingly devoted some of the best years of his life to our G. Lodge, and most of our success must be credited to him, for the admirable and dignified manner in which he has preserved the best traditions of the Craft. Increasing years arid failing health, we sincerely regret, necessitate his retirement. His best reward is that he has earned the good-will and esteem and affectionate regard of us all. He retires full of honours, and our earnest prayer to the Most High is that he may be siiared many years of health and happiness to enjoy the fruits of his good works amongst us. The recommendation of the Board, so unanimously approved by us all, marks in a more tangible manner the appreciation of his loyal services. I hope the Board will arrange for a painting of our G. Secretary to be hung in this hall. Though the Deputy G. Secretary (Wor. Bro. P A T N E ) has comparatively light work, nevertheless his good services must always be recognised. T h e G r a n d Lodge in c o n s i d e r i n g t h i s subject, voted t o g r a n t R.'. W-'. B r o t h e r H A M I L T O N one y e a r leave of absence-on full p a y a n d h a l f p a y d u r i n g t h e r e m a i n d e r of h i s life. T h e b r e t h r e n of T a s m a n i a in G r a n d Lodge assembled, a r e t o be c o n g r a t u l a t e d on
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this act, which will be a lasting memorial as evidence of their appreciation of the loyal services of one who has done much in building u p the Fraternity in that f a r away land. It appears in his address that there is a desire to have a United Grand Lodge of Queensland under one Constitution. The Board of General Purposes recommended that the seat of Masonic government be at the capital of the State and that their Constitution be amended accordingly. The recommendation sure enough was the cause of a "tempest in a tea pot" as it requires almost five pages of closely printed matter in reproducing the expressions of the brethren on the subject. I t resulted finally in the motion being withdrawn. • Hon. C. E. DAVIES, M.". W.". Grand Master, Hobart. J O H N HAMILTON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
TENNESSEE—1920. Lodges, 453; members, 33,729; net gain, 2,295. Nashville, J a n u a r y 28, 1920.
R.'. W-'. THOMAS STEELE, J R . ,
Acting Grand Master. The representative of Kansas was not p'resent. Immediately after the Grand Lodge was opened the acting Grand Master reported that he had asked the Committee on Jurisprudence for a ruling as to whether he could be elected and installed as Grand Master on the first day of the meeting of the Grand Lodge for the remainder, of this term. Then follows the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which ruled that in their judgment it was within the power of the Grand Lodge to so act, although there was no precedent, and they recommended the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved: That the office of Grand Master, now held by the Deputy Grand Master, serving ex-offlcio, he and the Grand Wardens assenting thereto, be declared vacant, and that this Grand Lodge immediately proceed to flU said vacancy for the remainder of the term yet unexpired.
Immediately the Grand Lodge' elected Brother STEELE, J R . , Grand Master. The acting Grand Master reported that it was necessary to appeal to their Lodges for financial assistance for their Widows and Orphans' Home and under date of June 30, 1919, a communication was addressed to' all the Lodges and the magnificent sum of $102,595.77 was raised. The question of the recognition of one or more of the socalled Grand Lodges of France, action on which was deferred until
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this Annual Communication, was presented to Grand Lodge and the subject was again referred to the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Wardens and the Committee on Correspondence, to be reported upon a year hence. Why not read the special report of the Committee on Correspondence in the Grand Lodge of Kansas, as shown in the Proceedings of 1919, and approve that as a solution to the question? The Grand Lodge refused the request of the Grand. Lodge of New York for a general waiver of jurisdiction over those in the service in order that they might receive the degrees in the New York Sea and Field Lodges, s Their report on "Appeals and Grievances" is a condition almost unknown to the Grand Lodge of Kansas. We find that this Committee had referred to them nine case for final review. A proposition is pending to raise an endowment fund of $500,000,00 for the Masonic Home. The raising of this fund contemplates the payment of $2.00 per annum by each Master Mason- for a period of five years. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother HENRY A. CHAMBERS, Chairman, and contains a review of Kansas f o r . 1919. He refers to a number of the more important matters transacted at the Communication of our Grand Lodge held February 19, 1919, including quotations from the address of M.'- W.'. W I L LIAM L. BURDICK at the dedication of the new Home.
He compliments the writer of this report on^his special report to Grand Lodge on French Masonry.' However, we take exception to the name which is given as ALBERT H . WILSON, instead of A L BERT K. WILSON. He seems to have a little more forebearance than the Correspondent for Kansas as he makes no comments whatever. T. W. PEACE, M.". W - ' . Grand Master, Madisonville. STITH M . CAIN, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Nashville. HENRY A. CHAMBERS, P - ' . G ' - M - ' . Correspondent,
Chatta-
nooga. Next Annual, Nashville, J a n u a r y 26, 1921.
TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 891; members, 83,277; net gain, 5,677. Waco, December 2, 1919. A. A. Ross, M.'. W-'. Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. , The Grand Master reports that in compliance with the expressed wishes of the Grand Lodge one year ago he communicated with the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of France, nominating a
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representative near the Grand Lodge of Texas and asked for the nomination of a brother near their Grand Lodge. He does not state, however, whether a reply was received or not. Concerning the New York Sea and Field Lodges and their, request for a waiver of jurisdiction so that residents of Texas who were in the service and in France might receive the degrees, he reports .that he is wholly without constitutional authority to waive jurisdiction; however, if the Sea and Field Lodges should in some instances violate vvhat might be called "interjurisdictional Masonic Law," their Grand Lodge, living as it were "in a glass house," would not throw stones. ' BROTHER WILLIAM B . PEARSON, the Grand Secretary, reports
that the work on the preparation of their Historical Registry will soon be completed. We are pleased to note that Brother PEARSON'S visit to the office of the Grand Secretary of Kansas before he began this work bore fruit, at least to some extent. While Brother PEARSON has not wholly followed the plan used in Kansas, yet in a general way it is a duplication of the system. When the Grand Secretary of Kansas completed his Registry in 1898 we had em.ployed over 100,000 cards, while had he employed the same system on the salmon colored cards as that used by Brother PEARSON, it would have required considerably more than 200,000. The work, however, was wholly done by the Grand (Secretary personally, assisted by his wife. The work on the cards proper was the smallest part of the understaking; the hard labor in connection with this proposition and that requiring the most time, was securing the missing data from the Lodges and reading carefully all records of defunct Lodges, as well as all the records of 37 of the oldest â&#x20AC;˘Lodges. We hope the Grand Lodge of Texas did not inflict this work on the Grand Secretary personally. If they did, the next time we meet Brother Pearson, which we hope will be in the near future; we will expect to see his hair perfectly white. . A special committee to whom had beeii referred the subject of a library made their report, calling attention to the importance of this subject and recommended that a special committee be appointed for the purpose of purchasing proper Masonic literature for â&#x20AC;˘ the library, and also to create a Museum Department in the same. Instead of appointing a committee on a matter of as much importance as this, the Grand Lodge would be wise in employing a firstclass librarian at a salary of possibly $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 a year to take up the work. In the long run it will be the greatest streak of economy they could introduce in this proposition. The Grand Secretary recommends that a system of standard blank forms be prepared and all Lodges required to use the same, which could be furnished either by the printer or the Grand Sec-
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retary. In Kansas we have always had a standard form of blanks, even including the form of minutes, all of which are furnished by the official printer for the Grand Lodge except the standard form of minutes and official receipt for dues. Each Lodge in Kansas is supplied with a complete set of these standard forms, to which is attached a price list and they are permitted to order them direct from the printer except the minutes and official receipts. Better not overloa:d your Grand Secretary as it will prove a case of killing the hen that laid the golden egg. A special committee, of which the Grand Secretary was chairman, and to whom had been referred the proposition of building an addition to their Grand Lodge building, submitted a report made by the architects to whom the subject had been referred. To make the necessary changes, making the old as well as the new portion of the building fire-proof, would cost over $400,000.00. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee, who in turn, referred it to another committee for still further investigation and a report a year hence. Possibly there is wisdom in this way of doing business, but how much more will any committee in their Grand Lodge know a year hence than the brethren already know through the wise counsel of their Grand Secretary? In their War Relief Fund, there remains a balance of $28;000.00 which by resolution was turned over to the Orphans Home. A most excellent report is presented by the Board of Trustees of the Orphans Home, also a still more and detailed report by the Superintendent. The report is interesting throughout and we regret that space will not permit of printing it in its entirety in this review. ' The Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, Brother JAMES D . CRENSHAW, submitted a special report concerning socalled French Masonry, concluding the report to the effect that much of the recognition of the so-called French Masonry was based on "patriotic hysteria" caused by the war and not that French Masonry had changed or would likely be changed. He further states that there is nothing either in the Constitution or Laws which would prevent an atheist, Braham, Budist or man of no faith from becoming a member of one of their subordinate Lodges, providing he was a man of exemplary habits. He further states that membership does not depend on "race, color or previous condition of servitude" for negroes and other dark-skinned men are admitted upon the same terms and conditions as the freeborn men of whiteskin. Following his report he recommends that their Grand Lodge adopt a formula in the matter of entering into fraternal relations with other Masonic Grand Bodies. We refer Brother CRENSHAW to page 348, Proceedings 1908, Grand Lodge of Kansas.
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He presents the Report on Correspondence and assigns to Kansas a review of their 1919 Proceedings, occupying about fourteen, lines. We feel that in our review we are possibly transgressing in. making such a lengthy report on Texas, b u t their Proceedings areinteresting throughout. GEORGE F . MORGAN, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, El Paso. WILLIAM B . PEARSON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Waco. J A M E S D . CRENSHAW, Correspondent, San Antonio.
Next Annual, Waco, December 7, 1920.
UTAH—1920. Lodges, 22; members, 3,021; net gain, 180. Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 20, 1920.
ARTHUR C . WHERRY, M . ' .
Of course our Grand Representative, M.'- W-". ARTHUR C . WHERRY, was present, and Kansas is signally honored in having as their representative this worthy and most distinguished brother. The Grand Master presents an interesting review, not only on local matters but touching on fraternal relations with other Grand' Lodges. He renders a decision concerning Secretaries copying their minutes on scraps of paper and reading them for approval. His ruling is as follows: Minutes could not be read and approved unless re&ularly entered in the permanent form.
We hope every District Deputy Grand Master in Kansas will read this ruling. The Grand Lodge is taking its initial step looking toward the establishment of a Masonic Home. Having been connected with that line of work in Kansas for many years, the writer can" only presume to suggest that they go slow as the establishment and maintenance of a Home is an expensive proposition and the greatest care should .be taken in establishing it on a firm foundation and above all things, one that will be practicable, beneficial and not one which will be so expensive that it will be burdensome. He suggests a change in the funeral Ritual, inference being made that the wording does not "harmonize with the heart throbs of the brethren who assemble « * * " Better go slow as no form of Ritual for a service of this kind was ever prepared by a human being which conformed in every respect and to all classes, and conditions than our present beautiful Ritual on this subject. A patriotic resolution w a s adopted by Grand Lodge, which is excellently worded and in keeping with the true spirit of American-
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ism, but we doubt the wisdom of introducing matters of this kind into a Masonic body. Through the Report of the Committee on Correspondence fraternal recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland. Through the report of their late Grand Secretary, Brother CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, who was also Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, and a stalwart Mason and adherent to the Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity, the Grand Lodge "of Utah declined to recognize the Grand Lodge Alpina because it was in fraternal relations with the Grand Orient of France. They now practically set aside that action because one year ago they extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Orient of France. This being true the question might be asked "Do two wrongs make a right?" In the Report on Correspondence Kansas is reviewed for 1919. He devotes much space to Grand Master STUART'S position or French Masonry and while it is not necessary, yet we can only say in answer that the wisdom of the decision of our Grand Lodge on this subject, both in adopting the action of the Grand Master and the special report of the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, is shown by the action of the French Masons within the past month in having a vigorous fight in a convention over the question of admitting women to membership in Masonic Lodges. The practice was finally adopted. Is this not conclusive that the action taken by many of our Grand Lodges in extending fraternal .relations with the so-called Masonic Grand Lodges of France was based on a sort of "patriotic hysteria" and not on the better judgment, with due respect to the underlying principles of pur Fraternity? JAMES LEROY CATTRON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Salt Lake
City. FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. SAM H . GOODWIN, P.'. G.'- M.'. Correspondent, Provo. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, January 18, 1921.
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VERMONT—1920. Lodges, 103; members, 15,992; net gain, 818. • Burlington, June 9, 1920. EDWIN L. WELLS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Of course our Grdnd Representative, Brother HENRY H . ROSS, was present. He never fails. The Grand Master, like many others occupying this exalted station, makes due apology for his failure to carry out what he had expected to acooinplish during his term of office as Grand Master, stating that other duties made it impossible. We often wonder why it would not be a good plan to thrust some of these duties on the Deputy Grand Master during his term of office in the hope that he would carry out some of the resolutions which he would make when elected Grand Master. • He reports that all arrangements for the district meeting were left in-the hands of the Grand Lecturer. A splendid idea and relieves both the Grand Master and. Grand Secretary from this arduous duty. Grand Secretary Ross presents his report in a very brief manner, but what there is of it one can understand at a glance and not "fish around" to get statistics. The Report on Correspondence by M.'. W.'- CHARLES H . DAR-
LING is a sort of "mixture" dealing very briefly "with a few matters from the various Jurisdictions which gives no opportunity to a. reviewer to see what portion of their Proceedings has been covered as a matter of information to the Craft in general or their Jurisdiction in particular. Of course his repoi't is excellent with one exception and that is" the introduction of what we term "foreign matter" and which was. not agreed to by their Grand Lodge. ARCHIE S. HARRIMAN, M.". W-". Grand Master, Middlebury. HENRY H . ROSS, R " - W.'. Grand Secretary, Burlington. CHARLES H . DARLING, P.". G."- M.". Correspondent, Burlington.
Next Annual, Burlington, June 15, 1921.
VIRGINIA—1920. Lodges, 325; members, 31,321; net gain, 3,167. Richmond, February 10, 1920. SOL CUTCHINS, M.". W-"- Grand Master. Immediately after Grand Lodge was opened the Grand Master was presented with a hat and cane. We are certain as to the use of the hat, but are unable to understand, from our limited knowledge of Masonry, just where the cane could be of service to one
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presiding in the Grand East, unless it would be to keep off the advocates of "Relief Associations," "Grottos," "The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm," "Sons of Rest," etc., etc. The Grand Master was compelled to issue an Edict forbidding their Lodges from admitting as a visitor or having Masonic intercourse with an individual who unfortunately was a member in another Grand Jurisdiction, and who insisted upon circularizing the Lodges, soliciting funds for the purpose of embarking in a new enterprise on the ground that he was a Mason. We can safely say that had this happened in Kansas the Edict would have been in the form of a communication announcing to the Lodges that this individual had been expelled, regardless of whether he was a member in Kansas or outside of it. Heretofore the Law of their Grand Lodge provided that one who was rejected could not again petition that or any other Lodge in their Jurisdiction for a period of twelve months. The Grand Master raised the question that a person who had been a resident of another Grand Jurisdiction might move into their Jurisdiction and after residing twelve months could legally petition one of their Lodges, although he might have been rejected in another Grand Jurisdiction, the Laws of which would not permit him to petition in less than a longer time than twelve months. The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended an amendment to the Laws and. it now provides that such person cannot petition a Lodge in their J u r isdiction until the period of disability prescribed by the Laws of another Jurisdiction has expired. We submit the Grand Lodge of Virginia has "gone out of its way" to meet the customary law of "comity" between Grand Jurisdictions and they are to be commended for their true spirit of Masonic feeling toward other Jurisdictions, yet as the Grand Master of Virginia said one year ago it does not seem right that one who is made a Mason in their state and in compliance with all their Laws and Regulations should be declared "clandestine" because of the peculiar law of some other Grand Jurisdiction. The Report on Correspondence by M.'. W.'. Brother JOSEPH W. EGGLESTON reviews the Proceedings of Kansas for 1919. Commenting on the report of Grand Master STUART that 5,057 of our members were engaged in military service, (correct figures later on show there were 6,357) of which about 1,500 sought membership immediately before or soon after they entered the war, he touches the keynote when he says that it was not necessary for these young men to become members of the Craft to learn any of the philosophy or the principles of higher education in the Fraternity, but rather one of closer friendship, mutual self-help, come what may. We do
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not exactly quote the words used by Brother EGGLESTON but the above practically covers the ground. We say "Amen" to all of it. WILLIAM W . GALT, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master,, Norfolk. CHARLES A. NESBITT, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Richmond. J O S E P H W . EGGLESTON, P.'.
G-'.
M-'-,
Richmond.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 212; members, 25,536; net gain, 1,636. Seattle, June 10, 1919. ALONZO E . EMERSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The representative of Kansas, Brother WALTER J. THOMPSON, was present. The Grand Master reports in his address having granted Special Dispensation^ to thirty-two Lodges covering 238 petitions to receive and act on them without regard to time, the petitioners being soldiers and sailors. He also granted Special Dispensations to, 15 Lodges covering 197 cases, allowing them to confer the first section of either degree on not more than five candidates at the same time. We rather anticipate their Ritual must be somewhat elastic whereby several Senior Deacons could be employed in the reception of candidates; otherwise the Dispensation, we fear, would fall short of the purpose for which it was intended. The Grand Master reports having deposed a Senior Warden (who at the time of the balloting which raised the question of irregularity, was acting Master) and Junior Warden, because of what seemed to be a false report concerning the character of a ballot on a petitioner for the degrees. The acting Master and Junior Warden agreed that the ballot was "clear" while the acting Senior Warden, who was a very young Mason, first declared the ballot "not cjear" but on examining it a second time, by order of the acting Master, agreed with tfiem that it was "clear" although it was proven beyond a question of doubt later on t h a t it was NOT "clear," hence the suspension from office as indicated above. A special Committee was appointed by the Grand Master to visit the Governor of that State, Brother ERNEST LISTER, who was in the Swedish Hospital. The duty assigned the committee was performed, but we regret to say the Governor passed away on Saturday following the close of Grand Lodge. We read in the Grand Secretary's report that the Grand Lodge declined to grant a charter' to Thomas M. Reed Lodge of Seattle, vvhich had been working Under Letters of Dispensation. We regret, exceedingly to learn that the name of THOMAS M . REED should
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be attached to a Lodge Under Dispensation which could not make "good" and receive a charter, for the memory of Brother REED should without doubt be perpetuated in that Grand Jurisdiction. It was the pleasure of this writer to have had the personal acquaintance and association of Brother REED many years ago and we feel certain that the Craft in that Jurisdiction have not forgotten the valuable services rendered by him while Grand Secretary. It is pleasing to note that a painting of this noted Mason and Brother was presented to the Grand Lodge. Brother RALPH C. MCALLASTER, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submits a special report covering a number of subjects. He starts off under "Physical Qualifications" with a statement that "the old rule of the perfect youth is fast passing away in Masonry." We can only say in reply to that "Gcw forbid." However, if the statement be correct, then we can see the end to our time honored Institution and with the tearing away from time to time, of portions of our Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations in this manner, the whole fabric will soon crumble, fall and decay. He touches on the subject of "Masonic Research," calling attention to the desire of many of the Craft for information on the general subject of Masonry and recommends that a committee be appointed with an appropriation of $100.00 to carry out this work for the coming year. The amount was increased by the special committee to $500.00. He reports on the subject of French Masonry, concluding with the recommendation that recognition be not extended to them. He recommends fraternal relations with the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. Concerning the so-called Grand Lodge of Panama, he concludes his report with a very similar recommendation made by the writer of this report to Grand Lodge last March, that t h a t body does not possess exclusive jurisdiction within its territory and therefore recommended that no action be taken at the present time, while we absolutely refused to exchange representatives or recognize them as regular. We note from the Journal of the Proceedings that a reception and ball was tendered the Grand Lodge by the ladies of the Eastern Star, followed by a boat excursion. We anticipate that a most delightful time was had and if there was any monotony in the Grand Lodge this occasion served as a most desirable antidote. â&#x20AC;˘ We also observe an unusual record in their transactions, it being that of the introduction of a committee from the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, all of whom, however, were Masons, conveying the greetings of their Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge of Washington. The greetings were responded to by the Grand Master in
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most pleasing words, rather complimenting the visitors by saying that he "supposed that about all the good looking visitors in Seattle had come to the Masonic. Grand Lodge but you, yourselves, have an eminently respectable appearance; and if you are a fair sample of those from whom you came, and we assume that you are, we send. you back to them with assurances of our warm sympathy with every effort they are putting forth for the up-building of their great state, of which we are all so proud to be citizens." Through the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, a law was adopted which requires that within sixty days-after the Third Degree shall have been conferred, the brother shall pass an examination in Open Lodge to test his proficiency therein. While we admit that every brother raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason should learn the lecture in connection therewith, yet the enactment of a law making it obligatory can be safely questioned under the inherent rights of a Master Mason, We fail to find in their report, however, any reference to the subject of "Physical Qualification" which was presented by their Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence and referred to their Committee. The Report on Correspondent is presented by BROTHER RALPH C. MCALLASTER and covers the Proceedings of Kansas for 1919. He does justice to Kansas by covering some of the most important transactions of that Communication. THOMAS E . SKAGGS, M - ' . W-"- Grand Master, Olympia. HORACE W . TYLER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma. R A L P H C . MCALLASTEK, Correspondent.
Next Anual, Tacoma, June 8, 1920.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1918-1919. Lodges, 98; members, 4,488; net gain, 211. WILLIAM ELLISON-MACARTNEY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master.
A Quarterly Communication was held July 25, 1918 in Kalgoorlie. The Grand Master reports in his address a number of oflRcial visits in which he was accompanied on a number of occasions by the Deputy Grand Master and other Grand Officers. He reports having issued eleven Special Dispensations. . The next Quarterly Communication was held October 24, 1918 at Perth, the Grand Master presiding. Nothing special transpired at this Communication except a
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brief report from the Board of General Purposes dealing wholly with local matters. . • A Quarterly Communication was held on January 23, 1919 a t Bunbury, the Grand Master presiding. The Grand Master reports a number of visits and the issuance of several Dispensations. He pays tribute to the memory of Brother FRANK WILSON, a Grand Officer of their Grand Lodge, who was not only prominent in the Craft but also in political and commercial life. At this Communication M.". W-'- Brother WILLIAM ELLISONMACARTNEY was unanimously elected Grand Master. The Annual Communication was held on April 24, 1919, at Perth. The Grand Master reports that for seventeen years in succession the accounts of the Grand Lodge have never been closed with a single Lodge in arrears. In accordance with their custom he conferred the rank of Past Grand Senior Deacon on one brother and that of Past Grand Junior Warden on two others in recognition of their faithful services to the Craft. In the Report on Correspondence Kansas is not reviewed, which would indicate that the Proceedings failed to reach their hands or our representative neglected to prepare his report. WILLIAM ELLISON-MACARTNEY, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master.
J. D. STEVENSON, R.'. W ' - Grand Secretary, Perth.
WEST VIRGINIA—1919. Lodges, 151; members, 22,880; net gain, 1,223. Charleston, November 12, 1919.
GEORGE S. LAIDLEY,
M.'.'W-'-
Grand Master. The Representative of Kansas, M-'- W.'- JOHN M . COLLINS,
and who is also Grand Secretary, was at his post as usual. The Grand Master reports the issuance of a number of Special Dispensations, giving the name and number of the Lodge and the reason for the requests. He also gives a list of Dispensations refused, as well as a complete list of degrees conferred by courtesy for other Grand Jurisdictions. He declared the installation of a Master illegal because under their regulations he was not qualified, being unable to confer the several degrees and deliver the lectures appertaining thereto. The Grand Lecturer \yas directed to make an investigation and subsequently reported that he had visited the Lodge and that the brother
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in question had, under his instruction, committed the Work and lectures and therefore recommended that a Dispensation be issued for the brother to be installed. This was accordingly done under the direction of the Deputy Grand Master; No decisions were rendered. The report of the Board of Governors of the Masonic Home was submitted and it was decided to locate the Home at Parkersbui'g for aged members of the Order, their widows and children of those who have become deceased. The Proceedings, contain a picture of the proposed grounds and buildings, the construction of which were to be started early in the spring of 1920. Through the Report of the Committee on Correspondence theGrand Lodge declined to recognize as regular the Grand Orient of Italy, the Grand Orient and the Grand Lodges of France. On the afternoon of the second day a Lodge of Sorrow was held to the memory of Past Grand Masters GEORGE W . FEIDT, JOHN H. RILEY, KEPHART DELWAR WALKER and Past District
Deputy
Grand Master WILL A. STRICKLER. Proper and appropriate tributes were paid to the memory of these distinguished Craftsmen by several of the Past Grand Masters. Kansas for 1919 is reviewed in the Report on Correspondence. The Chairman quotes liberally from the address of Grand Master WILLIAM I. STUART, and also refers to various matters of importance covered in his address to Grand Lodge. He likewise makes reference to the report of the Grand Secretary concerning historical and other important matters presented through his report to Grand Lodge. M.". W.'. Brother BURDICK'S address at the dedication of the Masonic Home receives consideration and a paragraph of the most important part of his address is quoted. Referring to the report of the writer of this report on the subject of French Masonry, he quotes the concluding part with the comment that "it is needless to say that the report was adopted by Grand Lodge." We are sorry to note that a slight error was made in referring to the passing away of our lamented MATTHEW M . MILLER, as the name appears in the review as MATTHEW M . BUTLER. WILLIAM K . COWDEN, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Huntington. JOHN M . COLLINS, R ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, P . ' . G-'. M-"- Correspondent, Charleston.
Next Annual, Huntington, November 10, 1920.
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WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 2 8 2 ; m e m b e r s , 38,651; n e t g a i n , 2,265. Milwaukee, J u n e 8, 1920. Master.
CHARLES E . SHANE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand
U n d e r t h e h e a d of " D e c i s i o n s , " t h e G r a n d M a s t e r i n t r o d u c e s t h e subject by s a y i n g : Many requests to interpret the law as to Physical Qualiflcations have been made on the Grand Master's office ; and several requests have been made for dispensations on behalf of those who failed to measure up to the standard established by our Grand Lodge. To all such requests, I turned a deaf earâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;holding that the Grand Master had no power to modify the . Ancient Landmarks. To all who a r e f o r t u n a t e or possibly u n f o r t u n a t e e n o u g h t o r e a d t h e r e p o r t of t h e w r i t e r i t is u n n e c e s s a r y t o s a y t h a t t h e position t a k e n by t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , a s quoted above, receives his m o s t hearty approval. H i s Decision No. 1, a p p r o v e d by t h e G r a n d Lodge a n d which he a n s w e r e d in t h e n e g a t i v e , is in r e p l y to a question w h e t h e r t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Y o r k could confer t h e degrees on r e s i d e n t s of Wisconsin who w e r e in t h e service of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s A r m y o r Navy. A question w a s a s k e d h i m w h e t h e r t w o Lodges could hold s i m u l t a n e o u s C o m m u n i c a t i o n s in t h e s a m e Lodge room and each Lodge to. do its w o r k on t h r e e c a n d i d a t e s s e p a r a t e l y a s f a r a s t h e F i r s t Section is concerned, b u t j o i n t l y for t h e r e s t of t h e w o r k . His answer was "No." H e decides t h a t a Lodge in t h e i r J u r i s d i c t i o n can accept a p e t i t i o n for m e m b e r s h i p a c c o m p a n i e d by a diniit or certificate f r o m one of t h e Sea a n d Field Lodges u n d e r t h e J u r i s d i c t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of N e w Y o r k . U n d e r t h e h e a d of "Condition of t h e C r a f t , " we quote t h e following, believing i t is of g r e a t v a l u e t o t h e C r a f t in g e n e r a l , a n d p e r s o n a l l y s p e a k i n g , to o u r own J u r i s d i c t i o n i n p a r t i c u l a r , b e c a u s e of t h e v a s t a m o u n t of w o r k being done in o u r L o d g e s : The spirit of unrest permeating the world today, the tendency to relax from high standards, cannot but show their effects upon this great fraternity. Reports indicate, with but few exceptions, that .every Lodge in the state is buried under an avalanche of petitions; two, and sometimes three and four meetings a day are being held in order to keep up with the work. Under such conditions, what is the inevitable result? Brethren, I fear that we are turning out machine-made and not handmade Masons. How is it possible to properly instruct candidates under such conditions? Let me ask you Masters of Subordinate Lodges in this Jurisdiction : How often during the past year have you read, or caused to be read in open Lodge, that portion of the Constitution wherein is de.scribed what constitutes unmasonic conduct? Let us follow up and pay
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February,
more attention to the newly made brother. It only takes three months to make a member, but it takes years to make him a Mason, especially if he is left to shift for himself and stray into forbidden paths. The report of the Grand Secretary is very brief, covering only subjects of membership and the financial showing for the past year. He concludes, however, with a personal reference calling attention to the fact t h a t for thirty-seven years he has been a. regular attendant a t all Communications of the Grand Lodge. The writer, knowing Brother PERRY personally, desires to join the Wisconsin brethren in congratulating him in being spared so many years to the Craft. The Committee on Masonic Research makes a very interesting report, concluding the same with a reference to their traveling library. The plan is an excellent one and we trust that ere long the Grand Lodge of Kansas will be able to put into practice this same custom. M.'. W.'. Brother ALDRO J E N K S prepares the Report on Correspondence but was not able to include Kansas on account of our Proceedings being issued so late in the year. We hope the offense on our p a r t will not be repeated. C. E. SHAFFER, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Madison. WILLIAM W . PERRY, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO JENKS, P . ' . G-'- M.". Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 14, 1921.
WYOMINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1919. Lodges, 35; members, 4,448; net gain, 361. Casper, September 10, 1919.
GEORGE E . BRIMMER, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Immediately after the opening of the Grand Lodge the American flag was displayed in the Grand East, after which an address of welcome was delivered by the Master of Casper Lodge No. 15, and it was responded to by Brother W. A. RINER, Senior Grand Deacon. Thirteen decisions were rendered, all of which were approved, except one relating to the right of a team to occupy the stations and do the work regardless of whether they were Past Masters or Wardens. The Grand Master answered it in the negative, but the committee reversed the decision, claiming that a team had that right but of course could not occupy the stations in opening, closing or transacting the business of a Lodge. The Grand Master, under the subject of "Annual Reports" offers an explanation concerning the issuance of their Proceedings
1920-21.
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â&#x20AC;&#x201D;that the delay was wholly due to one excuse after another on the p a r t of the printer and that no fault could be found with the Grand Secretary in furnishing the copy within the usual time. We know all about this proposition, having passed through the same ordeal in publishing our 1920 Proceedings. For twenty-six consecutive years the writer of this report mailed out the Annual Proceedings within thirty days after the Grand Lodge closed, but the twentyseventh issue was juggled about by the printer and one excuse after another offered and they were not distributed until about the first of August. The Grand Secretary submits a very complete report, setting out the summary of membership in a very intelligent manner, as well as displaying the financial receipts and disbursements of the year. He reports the loss of one charter on account of fire and that dispensations had been issued for the formation of three new Lodges. The Committee on Correspondence made a special report on socalled French Masonry and recommended that the report be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, which was accordingly done. This Committee in accordance therewith recommended that the subject be referred to a special committee, composed of two or more members, to make further investigation and report a t the next session of Grand Lodge. Why all this fuss and postponement when a report so excellent in its preparation as that submitted by the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence has been presented to the Grand Lodge? 'The report is so similar to the one submitted by the writer of this report to our Grand Lodge in February, 1919, that we cannot help but place the stamp of approval on the efforts of the Chairman. The Report on Correspondence is presented by the Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, and covers the Proceedings of Kansas for 1919. Almost two pages are devoted to Kansas in which he quotes liberally from the oration delivered by Brother W i L L A M L . HUGGINS.
ARTHUR K . LEE, M - ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Thermopolis. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, and Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, September 8, 1920.
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CORRESPONDENCE—MEMBERSHIP-
TABLES.
February,
M E M B E R S H I P TABLES. The tables following, showing the membership, net gain or net loss, and totals, are prepared not only for the information of the members in our own Grand Jurisdiction, but likewise for the Craft a t large and others interested. We believe there should be a sort of mutual understanding among the writers of the Reports on Correspondence — that the work of preparing these tables be left to some one of the writers and thereby relieve any others from the laborious task of compiling a corresponding report. The preparation of such statistical tables requires much labor and the Grand Secretaries and Grand Recorders should endeavor, as far as possible, in compiling their data for the printed Proceedings, to include information needed in preparing these figures, such as a plain showing of the membership the previous year, the present membership, the net gain or net loss, the number of chartered bodies on the rolls the previous year, number revoked or surrendeired, number chartered, and the present number on their rolls. This is a simple statement, easily prepared, • but of inestimable value to the one who prepares such tables as are herewith submitted. The writer of this report is ready to receive any nominations and is perfectly willing to relinquish the work in favor of any brother who desires to compile these figures. . ALBERT K. WILSON, Committee.
MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES. S t a t i s t i c a l t a b l e , s h o w i n g m e m b e r s h i p of G r a n d Lodges. Compiled by K.'. W . ' . ALBERT K . W I L S O N , for t h e K a n s a s C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . F e b r u a r y 1921. Grand Lodge,
Ohio
Utah
No. 0/
Year.
Lodges. 551 27 554 384 153 112 22 34 236 674 68 885 56S 531 418 594 241 206 116 270 452 272 367 643 125 278 22 . 80 213 53 879 450 120 559 433 149 513 38 275 150 453 891 22 130 325 212 151 282 35
1919 1920 1919 1919 1919 1920 1919 1919 1920 1919 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1919 1920 1920 1919 1919 1920 1920 1920 1919 1919 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1920 1919 1920 1920 1919 1919 1919 1920 1920 1919 1920 1920 1920 1919 1919 1920 . 1919
Memberahip. 37,217 3,786 25,574 67,810 21,257 31,298 4,381 13,723 16,612 55,060 6,934 203,447 98,170 67,346 62,992 53,182 23,008 35,670 21,978 82,410 106,186 39,995 23,807 79,449 13,813 30,806 2,178 12,247 55,083 4,761 234,894 30,912 12,325 132,053 40,545 18,170 151,434 10,885 21,723 14,628 33,729 83,277 3,021 15,992 31,321 25,536 22,880 38,651 4,448
Net Gain. Net Loss. 4,679 420 1,950 3,824 1,012 1,881 214 1,866 1,863 5,870 1.217 23,915 10,022 4,874 7,420 4,111 2,420 2,284 2,558 - 4,128 9,783 3,019 2,064 5.248 1,332 2,670 100 727 5,295 423 14,117 2,107 713 9,710 4,345 1,563 14,741 602 2,087 1,102 2,295 5,677 180 818 3,167 1.636 1,223 2,265 361
*2,226,604 185,898 115,219 Total U. S ' Puerto Rico membership of 2,000 transferred to table of foreign Grand Lodges,
G R A N D L O D G E S I N F O R E I G N C O U N T R I E S R E C O G N I Z E D BY GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Grand Lodge.
Cuba
No.of Lodges.
Year.
Membership Last Report.
Net Oain.
Ill 88 486
1920 1920 1920
9,343 8,975 80,920
Til 1,012 11,145
123 3.242 510 79
1920 1919 1919 1920
10,933 400,000 28,905 8,369
1,068 400,000 28,905 488
15 42 289 210 75
1919 1919 1919 1920
1,018 3,983 27,983 15,026 8,133
84 2,003 610 078
55 15
1920 1919
67 73 143 1,158 97 28 230 93
574
1920 1919
4,107 930 2,000 10,068 2,600
1920 1919 1920 1920 1918 1919
10,174 69,745 7,109 2,073 18,334 4,488
1,888 69,745 569 2,073
7,234
735,216
522,674
V. S. Totals
7,234 15,219
735,216 2,226,604
522,674 185,898
Grand Totals
22,4.53
2,961,820
703.572
Total Foreign Membership
t No Bgurea given heretofore. * Transferred from U. S. Total.
824
211
THE
Net Loss.
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL A P P E N D I X . U N I T E D STATES AND FOREIGN MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P . P r e p a r e d b y R ' . W . ' . ALBERT K . W I L S O N , K a n s a s F e b r u a r y , 1921. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
Texas Utah
:
United States Totals
Grand Chapter.
37,217 3,786 25,574 67,810 21,257 31,298 4,381 13,723 16,612 55,060 6,934 203,447 98,170 67,346 62,992 53,182 23,008 35,670 21,978 82,410
8,136 1,013 6,426 15,214 .6,599 11,593 1,760 4,450 4,499 15,122 1,811 52,463 22,550 16,813 16,249 11,726 5,020 12,660 5,590 28,037
106,186 39,995 23,807 79,449 13,813 30,806 2,178 12,247 55,083 4,761 234,894 30,912 12,325 132.053 40,545 18,170 151,434 10,885 21,723 14,628 33,729 83,277 3,021 15,992 31,321 25,536 22,880 38,651 4,448
30,961 10,935 5,275 21,097 2,600 6,128 662 4,956 10,603 1,344 48,495 5,750 3,448 51,848 8,146 4,979 44,049 5,381 3,770 4,310 6,881 28,396 784 4,893 9,671 5,436 8,156 14,879 1,469
2,226,604
601,939 1,274
Correspondent.
Grand Council. 2,065
t 734 4,257 1,620 7,657
X
281 507 4,036
X
11,891 11,832 4,062 4,416 2,639 856 5,900 2,429 10,872 10,198 1,931 3,059 6,060 394 2,228
X
2,947 1,955
X
â&#x20AC;¢ 8,223 795 601 27,779 2,248 1,168 9,261 3,684 2,357 763 1,381 25,046
X 1,500 1,498 4,333 196,090 1,069
Total Membership, U. S. A
2,226,604
X General Grand Council Subordinate. t Grand Encampment Subordinate. yi See Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
603,213
197,159
Grand Camd'y. 3,559 603 1,464 8,098 3,825 4,590
t
1,787 1,986 5,795 894 23,221 9,152 8,776 9,163 5,726 1,325 6,075 2,642
If
19,900 10,641 5,397 2,287 8,243 1,856 3,269 222 2,885 4,115 817 24,917 2,653 . 1,821 22,943 3,465 2,328 27,758
t
2,105 2,509 2,388 8,730 512 2,883 3,983 2,679 4,774 6,341 929 282,031
1,611 283,642
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES. Orahd Lodge.
Grana Chapter.
9,343 8,975 80,920
'2,214 1,742 20,624
Grand Council'
"
Orajid
Comd'y.
8,651
10,933 400,000 28,905 8,369
9,588
438
-•>
1,018 3,983 27,983 15,026 8,133 '4,i67 930 2,000 10,068 2,600
863 913 . .. 1,862 1,809
2,176
10,174 69,745 7,109 2,073 18,334 • • • " l ' , i 9 7 ' 4,488 United States Totals
735,216 2,226,604
43,018 603,213
438 196.721
12 759 2S3.642
Grand Totals
2,961,820
646,231
197,169
296,401
INDEX TO VOLUME XVIII. 1919-1921
PAGE
A b s e n c e of G r a n d S e c r e t a r y . . . Acacia F r a t e r n i t y , s o l i c i t i n g funds ' Addresses— M.'. W . ' . C o r o n a H. B r i g g s on M a s o n i c Service A s s o c i a t i o n M.'. W . ' . W i l l i a m L. B u r d i c k , Dedication n e w M a s o n i c H o m e ;.... A l p h a b e t i c a l lAst of L o d g e s 207, 450, A l t a m o n t L o d g e No. 6 9 — D i s p e n s a t i o n issued...-. 284, Charter Granted Constituted A n n u a l A d d r e s s e s of G r a n d M a s t e r s — :\L'. W . ' . W i l l i a m I. S t u a r t M.'. W . ' . O w e n .1. W o o d M.".W.'.Hugh P. Farrelly A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n postponed Annual- C o m m u n i c a t i o n , c h a n g e in t i m e proposed A n n u a l K l e c t i o n s , Special D i s p e n s a t i o n a c c o u n t Inliiienza epidemic Appeals— H e n r i L o d g e No. 190 537, . l a m e s t o w n i^odge No. 227 Morrill L o d g e No. 373 537, -Appointive G r a n d Ofiicers— Installed 21, 162, 282, 403, Portraits 228, 4 7 1 , Association of P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r s , p r o c e e d i n g s a t a n n u a l m e e t i n g . : 231, 499, A t t e n d a n c e a t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , r e c a p i t u l a t i o n of 19, 278, Biographical Sketches— M.". W : ' . W i l l i a m I. S t u a r t M . \ W . ' ; Owen .1. W o o d ' M . . W.': H u g h P. F a r r e l l y ; B i s h o p , M . ' . W . . F r a n k L., I n t r o d u c t i o n of Bonding T r e a s u r e r s and Secretaries Books of .Annual K e t u r n s 42, B o o k s of .Annual R e t u r n s , C o r r e c t i o n s B r i g g s , M.'. W^.'. C o r o n a H . — Introduced A d d r e s s on M a s o n i c Service A.s.soeiaiion Burch. Rousseau A.— -Appointed G r a n d O r a t o r '. -Address a s G r a n d O r a t o r B u r d i c k , D a n i e l P . , R e s i g n a t i o n a s S u p e r i n t e n d e n t of M a s o n i c H o m e . . .
505 53fi 64 6 95 694 300 396 527 21 280 525 281 639 27 644 645 644 650 715 736 523'
229 471 715 261 321 314 315 506 646 282 361 292
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B u r d i c k , M.'. W . ' . W i l l i a m L., A d d r e s s a t D e d i c a t i o n of n e w M a s o n i c Home '. B y - L a w s , Adopted— 171. T a x on W o r k ' 172. F e e s for C e r t i f i c a t e s 173. S t r i k i n g N a m e of Elected C a n d i d a t e from R o l l s By-Laws, Amended— 52. A l l o w a n c e s for Schools of I n s t r u c t i o n 9.T. G r a n d L o d g e D u e s 124. L o d g e D u e s — D u t y of Secretar.v 171. T a x on W o r k
95 399 64,3 643 399 642 398 642
C h a r t e r Destro.ved by F i r e . . ' 557 Charter Lost—' •Sincerity L o d g e N'o. 214 304 Charter Surrendered— S t a r L o d g e Ts'o. 69, H a n o v e r 283, 307 C h a r t e r e d L o d g e s and L o d g e s U. D., R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on....150, 390, 630 C h a r t e r e d L o d g e s and L o d g e s U. D., . S u p p l e m e n t a l R e p o r t of C o m m i t tee a. 3 97 Charters arrested : 24 Charters Granted— A l t a m o h t Lodge N o . 69, .Altaniont 396 D e l i a L o d g e No. 419 D e l i a 634 E l k h a r t L o d g e No. 422, E l k h a r t 635 H a r v e y v i l l e Lodge -No. 4 2 1 , H a r v e y v i l l e ; 634 L e c o m p t o n L o d g e - N o . 4 20, L e c o m p t o n 634 R e p u b l i c L o d g e No. 123, R e p u b l i c 155 Selden L o d g e No. 4 23, Selden 635 Charters Restored 38, 301, 555 Codell L o d g e N o . 4 1 8 — Constituted 22 C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e , Review.s .See Appendix Committees, Standing— Appointed 162, 404, 650 Serving 20, 279^ 524 C o m p l e t e S u m m a r y of !I\Iembership 187, 431, 675 C o n f e r r i n g D e g r e e s by R e q u e s t f)30, 638, 643 C o n s o l i d a t i o n of L o d g e s 27. 4 3 Corner-stones Laid— A t Beloit, H i g h School 282, 354 A t B e n n i n g t o n , H i g h School 88 .At C h a n u t e . Ma.sonic T e m p l e 23, 86 A t H a v e n , R u r a l H i g h School : 529, 59 6 A t H o l c o m b , H i g h School '.; 529, 59 7 At Marysville, Presbyterian Church 529 A t N e s s C i t y , H i g h Scliool 529 A t P i t t s b u r g , H i g h School 529 A t S m i t h Center, C o u r t H o u s e 23 At Wellington, F i r s t Baptist Church 83 C o r r e s p o n d e n c e C o n i m i t t e e . Special R e p o r t on F r e n c h M a s o n r y 139 C o r r e s p o n d e n c e C o m m i t t e e , Special R e p o r t on G r a n d L o d g e of P a n a m a :..-.; 150, 377 C o r r e s p o n d e n c e . R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on ...138, 377. 646 Correspondence Reviews See Appendix Council of A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , r e p o r t of :.'. 91
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Counties, List of Lodges by Craig, M.'. AV.'. Frederick AV., Introduction of Credentials, Report ot Committee on
210, 453, 697 i 5, 262, 506
Davis, Harvey O., appointed Lecturer Deaths, list of Decision'No. 100, Unconstitutional Decisions of Grand Masters— M.'.AV.'. AVilliam I. Stuart _ M.'.W.". Owen .1. AVood M.\AV.'.Hugh P. Farrelly Dedication of Masonic Temples— At Chanute, Masonic Temple At Hamlin At Perry At Seneca • At AATinfleld I'-)edication of new Masonic Home at AVichita Defunct Lodges, list ot , Degrees Conferred by Request Delia Lodge No. 419— Dispensation issued Charter Granted : Delinquent Lodges, Masonic Home Fund— List ot ; Rei:)ort of Special Committee Special Committee Ajipointed l.iispensations Issued for New Lodges— Altamont Lodge, a t Altamont Delia Lodge, at Delia Elkhart Lodge, at Elkhart Harveyville Lodge, at Harveyville Lecompton Lodge, at Lecompton Republic Lodge, at Republic Selden Lodge, at Selden Dispensations, Special,' issued District Deputy Grand Masters— Appointed Lists of, and Districts.... Present at Annual Communication. Districts, Masonic— Changes in...' Map of New
287, 532 235, 477, 720 156 ...28, 92, 156 286 543, 604, 641 23, 23, 23, 529, 218, 461, 530, 638, .".
86 82 283 84 598 95 705 643
284, 526 634
:, '. ;
30, 294 157 94
284 284, 526 526 ; 526 284, 526 22 526 22, 289, 528 40, 287, 304, 559 -164, 407, 652 6, 263, 507 39, 558 322 (Mav VO- i06) 40, 558
Edict, removal ot Santa Fe Lodge No. 312 from Santa Fe to Sublette 285 Election of Grand Officers , 158, 389, 640 Elective Grand Officers from Organization 204, 447, 691 Elkhart Lodge No. 422— Dispensation issued .' '. 526 Charter granted 635 rOntertainment by Children of Masonic Home 606 Evans, Richard ^^^., installed Grand Junior Deacon 22 Exemplification of AA'^ork at Grand Lodge 132, 376, 619
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I'lxliihit "T"—Table showing receii>ts and disbursements for several years SO, 3 50, 594 Expelled, list of .-. 203, 431, 675 Expenses and Revenue, estimated 44, 322, 566 Farrelly, Hugh P.— Annual Address a s Grand Master 525 Biographical Sketch ;.... 7 I 5 Jewel Presented 641 Portrait '. Frontixiiinac. I'roc. 1921 Finance and Property, report of Committee on 159, 391), 646 Fitch, Thomas G., Secretary Masonic Home Board, report of..133, 380, 622 Eockele, Glick, installed Grand Sword Bearer 526 France, Fraternal Intercourse with lodges in 26 French Masonry, Special Report of Committee on Correspondence 131) Gill, Hugh W., installed Grand Sword Bearer Government, Co-operation with, in "War AVork Grand .Junior Warden, absence of Grand Lodge of Panama, Special Report.of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries, list of 22, 4 65, Grand Master's Address, 1919— Consolidation of Lodges Co-operation with Government in W a r AVork Corner-stones Decisions .Dedication of Masonic Halls Discipline Dispensation for Annual Inflections account influenza ei)idein;c District Deputy Grand Masters and District Meetings Failure and Indifference of Subordinate Lodges F r a t e r n a l Intercourse with Lodges in France.-... Installation of Grand Officers Lodges Constituted .• Lodges Under Dispen.sation Loss of Membership by Death Masonic Home Fund Membership, 1918 Salary of Grand Secretary Special Dispensations Visitations Grand Master's Address, 1920— Charters Surrendered Condition of the Order .•..., Corner-stones Decisions '. Dedications Discipline ; Dispensations District Deputy Grand Master.s District Meetings .• Edict I. F r a t e r n a l Relations Grand Orator Grand Representatives
22 26 261 150 700 27 26 23 28 23 24 27 24 26 26 • 21 22 22 29 30 32 29 22 23 283 290 282 286 283 2:89 288 287 289 285 290 282 287
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I n s t a l l a t i o n of G r a n d Officers 282 Ijecturers : 287 I-,odges C o n s t i t u t e d i 283 L.odges U n d ^ r D i s p e n s a t i o n 284 Masonic Home 291 Masonic Home Rebuilding Fund293 P i p e r Lodge No. 385 285 P o s t p o n e m e n t o£ A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n 281 Visitations ; 286 Crand Master's Address, 1921— Acacia F r a t e r n i t y 536 Condition of t h e Order a n d M e m b e r s h i p 546 C o n f e r r i n g 'Degrees b y R e q u e s t 530 neath'of Robert Treat Payne 534 Deatlis t : 537 Decisions 543 Dedica'tion a t Winfleld, M a s o n i c T e m p l e 529 . Discipline _ 541 i^ispensations .^. 530 District Deputy Grand Masters -531 Districts and District Meetings--531 l^xemplification of W o r k -527 F r a t e r n a l R e l a t i o n s a n d F o r e i g n .Turisdictions 545 Grand Orator _ _ 528 Grand Representatives '. -53 2 Grand Secretary's Illness -• -.546 I n s t a l l a t i o n of A b s e n t G r a n d Officers -525 I n v e n t o r y of G r a n d Dodge P r o p e r t y 532 L a y i n g C o r n e r - S t o n e s .529 Lecturers 532 Lodge C a l a m i t i e s 528 Lodge Constituted 527 Lodges U n d e r D i s p e n s a t i o n 526 Maimed Petitioners 53 7 Masonic H o m e '. 539 R e c o i n m e n d a t i o n s of G r a n d S e c r e t a r y --V-.. 533 Shaver's Monitor .' 535 S t a t u s of an Accepted P e t i t i o n e r . . . 532 S u b j e c t s R e f e r r e d to tlie I n c o m i n g G r a n d M a s t e r 526 Trials and Appeals : ., 53 6 Visitations 534 G r a n d Officers— Elected ;....158, 3 89, 640 I-^lective, s i n c e o r g a n i z a t i o n 204, 447, 691 Installed 21, 161, 282, 403, 525, 650 Postoffice A d d r e s s e s of 2, 258, 502 Present at Annual 'Communication 5, 262, 506 G r a n d Officers' R e p o r t s , r e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on 91, 357, 603 Grand Orator Appointed 282, 528 Grand Representatives— Aiipointed a n o C o m m i s s i o n e d 41, 287, 305, 559 I n t r o d u c e d a n d welcomed 5. 261, 505 Of K a n s a s n e a r o t h e r G r a n d L o d g e s 224, 467, 711 Of o t h e r G r a n d L o d g e s n e a r K a n s a s 226. 469, 713 Present at Annual Communication 7, 264, 508 CJrand Secretai'y, Al:)sence of 505
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G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s Certificates I s s u e d 318, 565 G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s Illness 505, 54 0 G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s H e p o r t , 191!)— Annual Reports .'. 45 B o o k s of A n n u a l R e t u r n s ; 42 C h a r t e r s Issued 37 C o n s o l i d a t i o n of L o d g e s 43 District Deputy Grand Masters ; 40 I'Istimated R e v e n u e and K x p e n s e s 44 . Exhibit "T" 80 Grand Representatives., 41 H i s t o r i c a l Regi-stry and A b s t r a c t 37 L i s t of M e m b e r s in the A r m y 43 L i s t of R e g u l a r L o d g e s : 43 Lodges Under Dispensation • 38 lVta.sonic D i s t r i c t s 3!) Masonic Home Roster 43 Mileage 40 New Districts '. 40 Ofncia'l C i r c u l a r s 42 P r o c e e d i n g s , 1918 '. 37 R e s t o r a t i o n of C h a r t e r s 38 Safes 3i) S u m m a r y for 1918 1 47 Volume X V I I :. 37 W a r r a n t Account CH G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s Report, 1 9 2 0 — Annual Reports 323 B o n d i n g T r e a s u r e r s and S e c r e t a r i e s 321 B o o k s of A n n u a l R e t u r n s 314 Charter Issued 300 C o p y of Charter.?, S i n c e r i t y I^odge N o . 214 a n d M a p l e Hill Lodge . N o . 370 : 303 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 A p p o i n t e d 1919 304 l^jrrors a n d I r r e t r u l a r i t i e s a s s h o w n by .Annual P^oports.". :..- 308 K s t i m a t e d Revenue a n d K x p e n s e s 322 Exhibit "T" 350 F u r n i s h i n g Certified R e c o r d of M e m b e r s 307 Grand Representatives 305 Grand Secretary's Certificates 318 Historica:! R e g i s t r y a n d A b s t r a c t : 300 H i s t o r y of Lodges 310 L a w C o n c e r n i n g G r a n d L o d g e D u e s . — S e c t i o n 124 306 L i s t of M e m b e r s in t h e A r m y 307 L i s t of R e g u l a r L o d g e s 307 Lodges Under Dispensation 300 Loss of Official Jewel for D i s t r i c t D e p u t y Gra'nd M a s t e r 305 Map'of Masonic Districts (M(i]>. P<igc .',nr,)Z22 Alasonic D i s t r i c t s 304 aiasonic H o m e Roster 308 M i s u s e of Certificates for T r a n s f e r of M e m b e r s h i p _ 320 M o n u m e n t of R ' . W . ' . J o h n W . S m i t h 305 Official C i r c u l a r s 319 Official R e c e i p t s tor C i p h e r s , 308 P a y m e n t of Mileage a t G r a n d Lodge 300 P r o c e e d i n g s , 1911) 300
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R e s t o r a t i o n of C h a r t e r s Safes S t a r t o d g e No. 69, H a n o v e r S u m m a r y for 1919 .' U n a u t h o r i z e d Copies of C h a r t e r s W a r r a n t Account — , O r a n d Seci-etary's R e p o r t , 1921 — Annual Reports - ,...: -' Binding- V o l u m e X V I I I Certificates of the Keg"ularity of T^odges --C h a r t e r Issued-...C o n t r i b u t i o n to E n d o w m e n t F u n d , M a s o n i c H o m e , b y O r i e n t L,odge No. 51 : Copy of C h a r t e r , Filler I..odge No. 385 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 .Appointed in 1920 i K s t i m a t e d R e v e n u e and l-^-xiJenseS-.-... Exhibit "T" Grand Representatives..-— G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s Cei'tificates ---H i s t o r y of LiOdges-... L i s t of M e m b e r s in t h e L a t e W a r Lodg'es U n d e r .Dispensation M^asonic Districts.... Masonic Home Roster M o n u m e n t of R.'. W . ' . .John W . S m i t h and D a n i e l V a n d e r s l i c e Official C i r c u l a r s ! P r o c e e d i n g s , 1920 ^ R e d u c e d R a i l r o a d P a r e to G r a n d L o d g e R e s t o r a t i o n of C h a r t e r s Safes S u m m a r y for 1920 T i m e for holding S t a t e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n . : T r a n s c r i p t of T r i a l s W a r r a n t Account Grand Secretary's Salary— R e p o r t of Special C o m m i t t e e Special C o m m i t t e e A p p o i n t e d Oirand T r e a s u r e r ' s R e p o r t 34, 296,
301 304 307 324 309 334 56 7 558 558 554 565 557 559 566 59 4 559 565 561 563 554 558 55 9 560 565 554 560 555 558 568 560 559 580 157 94 550
H a r d e n , H o m e r T., installed Clrand I ' u r s u i v a n t 520 H a r v e y v j l l e L o d g e No. 4 2 1 — D i s p e n s a t i o n issued 526 Charter granted 634 H i s t o r y of Lodges, list of I^odges not f u r n i s l i i n g i n f o r m a t i o n , and copy of h i s t o r i c a l form 310, 561 H o n o r Roll ; 500 Huggins, William L.,— Address as Grand Orator .112 Installation
of G r a n d Officers
Jewels Presented— M . ' . W . ' . W i l l i a m I. S t u a r t M.-. W . ' . H u g h P . F a r r e l l y J u r i s p r u d e n c e , R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on
..21, 161, 282, 403, 525, 650
159 641 156, 398, 641
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. PAGE
K e n y o n , G e o r g e C , P . ' . G.'. M . ' . — Memorial P a g e 476 R e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on N e c r o l o g y •. 3 73 K e y s t o n e JjOdge No. 102, c o n s o l i d a t i o n with L i b e r t y Lodge .N'o. 123....27, 43 L e c o n i p t o n L o d g e No. 4 2 0 — d i s p e n s a t i o n issued >. Charter granted Lecturer, compensation Lecturers appointed : L e h m a n , C l a y t o n , i n s t a l l e d G r a n d .Junior L i b e r t y L o d g e N o . 123, .con.solidation with L i b r a r i a n , r e p o r t of T^odge R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s p r e s e n t a t -Annual L o d g e s , A l p h a b e t i c a l L i s t of L o d g e s a n d Officers, li.st of Lodges b y Counties, list.of TiOdges C o n s t i t u t e d — A l t a m o n t L o d g e No, 69, A l t a m o n t R e p u b l i c L o d g e No. 123, R e p u b l i c L o d g e s D e f u n c t , list of L o d g e s , M a s t e r s a n d S e c r e t a r i e s , list of
284, 52G 634 378 287, 53 2 Deacon 526 K e y s t o n e Lodge .N'o. 102....27, 4 3 ' 89, 355, 600, 640 Communication 10, 267, 511 207, 450, 694 188, 432, 670 : 210, 453, 697 , :
'.
Maimed Petitioners Map, Masonic Districts M a p l e Hill L o d g e No. 370, c o p y of C h a r t e r M a r c h , W i l l i a m F r a n k , G r a n d T r e a s u r e r , r e p o r t of. Masonic D i s t r i c t s C h a n g e s in New iMasonic H a l l s D e d i c a t e d — A t C h a n u t e , April 25, 1919 A t H a m l i n , M a r c h 27, 1918... At Perry A t S e n e c a , .Tune 24, 1918 A t W i n l l e l d , D e c e m b e r 9, 1920 M.asonic H o m e — Dedication D o n a t i o n of $10,000 to H o m e Picture R e p o r t of E . i e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e R e s i g n a t i o n of D a n i e l P . B u r d i c k a s S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Sufjll, "VV. D., elected S u p e r i n t e n d e n t M a s o n i c H o m e Board, r e p o r t of S e c r e t a r y Masonic H o m e Endowment F u n d — B y - L a w 171, G r a n d L o d g e L a w s C o n t r i b u t i o n b y O r i e n t Lodge N o . 51 R e s o l u t i o n to i n c r e a s e R a i s i n g F e e '. Special C o m m i t t e e •. Masonic H o m e Fund (Rebuilding) L o d g e s delinquent, list of R e p o r t of Special C o m m i t t e e R o s t e r of c o n t r i b u t o r s Special C o m m i t t e e , delincjuent L o d g e s Masonic Service Association
527 •. 283 218,. 461, 705 188, 432, 676 537, 636, 64 4 406 303 34, 296, 550 39, 304, 558 40, 558 283, 352 23, 82 283 23, 84 529, 598 95 293, 358 333 387 292 292 133, 380, 622
,
•-..:. 642 565 620 375, 379
30, 293 157 43, 308, 559 94 64 6
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TO VOLUME XVI11.
ix TAGE
M a s t e r s a n d S e c r e t a r i e s , list of McCullagii, J o b n — G r a n d J u n i o r "Warden, a b s e n c e of,„, Installed Grand Senior W a r d e n M c L a u g h l i n , A n d r e w , installed G r a n d M a r s h a l M c M u l l e n , J o s e p h Ji;., installed G r a n d Senior S t e w a r d M e m b e r s h i p , C o m p l e t e S u m m a r y of.., M e m b e r s in M i l i t a r y Service, H o n o r Roll.... Memorial P a g e s Mileage, P a y m e n t of Miller, M a t t h e w M., P . ' . G.'. M.'.— D e a t h of ,Memorial Page Minutes Approved .Monitor. Shaver's
18S, 432, 67G
-
-
-
N e c r o l o g y , r e p o r t of C o m m i t t e e on New Masonic Home— Dedication Picture Official C i r c u l a r s Issued : Official V i s i t a t i o n s Opening Ceremony Orations— B y W , ' . W i l l i a m L. H u g g i n s B.V H o u s s e a u A. Burcli B y C l a r e n c e TP,. P i l e --
261 525 526 526 1.87, 1.11 500 .2:'.;!, 4 75, 71 ;i 505 2lt, 12S 2:M 163, 4 0 5, 651 535, 604 124, 372, 617 ,
--
^
05 333
42, 3j:), 565 23, 286, 534 3, 250, 503
--
112 361 607
P a n a m a , G r a n d L o d g e of. Special R e p o r t , C o r r e s p o n d e n c e C o m m i t tee , 150, 377 Pa.st G r a n d M a s t e r s p r e s e n t a t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n 6, 263, 507 P a s t Crrand M a s t e r ' s A.ssociation, p r o c e e d i n g s 231, 499, 736 P a s t M a s t e r s p r e s e n t a t .Annual C o m m u n i c a t i o n 8, 265, 509 Pa,ynieiit of M i l e a g e -505 P a y n e , R o b e r t T r e a t , d e a t h of 534 P e t i t i o n e r , S t a t u t s of an Accepted 532, 636, 643 Pliysical Qualifications ; 53 7, 636, 644 Pile, C l a r e n c e E , — Appointed Grand Orator , :. 528 Address as Grand Orator 607 P i p e r L o d g e No, 3 8 5 — Q u e s t i o n of a r r e s t i n g C h a r t e r 285, 397 M e e t i n g s held a t B a s e h o r . . . 528 P l a c e of M e e t i n g '. ...159, 390, 641 P o r t r a i t , R.'. W.". A l b e r t K, W i l s o n t o be p u b l i s h e d in P r o c e e d i n g s 649 Portraits— A p p o i n t i v e G r a n d Officers ; 228, 471, 715 M,'.AV.'. W i l l i a m L S t u a r t Fronlisjnece Proc. ISl!) M , ' , W . ' . O w e n .1, Wood ....Frontispiece Proc. 1!)20 M.'. W^,'. H u g h P, F a r r e l l y . . . . Frontispiece Proc. 1911 P o s t p o n e m e n t of A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n 281 P r a y e r a t O p e n i n g of G r a n d L o d g e 4, 260, 504
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Recapitulation of Attendance at Annual Communication ID, 27S, 52.'! Report of Committees— On Chartered Lodges and Lo.dge.s U. D .". I.TO, 390, 630 On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., supplemental report 397 On Correspondence 138. 377, 646 On Correspondence, Special Report on French Masonry 139 On Correspondence, Special Rejiort on Grand Lodge of P a n ama ..: 15 0, 3 77 On Credentials 5. 262, 506 On Finance and Property 159, 399, 646 On. Increase o£ Grand Secretary'.s Salary, and Delinciuent Lodges, .Kansas Masonic Home, special •. 157 On .Turisprudence , 156. 398, 641 On Masonic Home, special 379 On Masonic Usages and Custom.s, special 63 6 On "Necrology : 124, 372, 617 O n R e p o r t s of Grand Offlcers 91, 357, 603 Report of Council of Administration. 91 Report of l?3x(!cutive Committee, Masonic Home.: 387 Report of Grand Secretary...^ '. 37, 300. 554 Report of Grand Treasurer 34. 296. 550 Report of Librarian ; 89, 355, 600 Report of Secretary Masonic Home Board 133, 380, 622 Reports of Grand Officers, report of Committee on -. 91, 357, 603 Republic Lodge No. 123— Dispensation issued ' i 22 Charter granted ! : 155 Constituted 283, 300 Resolutions— Si^ecial Committee, Fndowment Fund, IVIasonic Home 375 To amend By-Law 171,—increasing Raising Fee 620 Restoration of Charters : 3 8, 301. l-teturns. Synopsis of 1 72 l^evtjnue and Kxpenses, estimated ; : ....44. 322. 566 Roll of Honor 30 7, 5o'n Salary ot Grand Secretary Santa F e Lodge No. 312, removal to Sublette Secretaries of Lodges, list of Selden Lodge No.. 423— Dispensation issued • Charter granted Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, constituted! Sharp. M.'. Vf.\ .\lex. A., Acting as Grand Secretary Vote of Thanks Sincerity Lodge No. 214, copy of Charter Smart, Stanford M., appointed Lecturer Smith, R.'. 'W.'. John A,V., monument Snell, William D., elected Superintendent Masonic Senders, Otto R., installed .Grand .Junior Deacon Special Committees Appointed— On Endowment Fund, Masonic Home Report of On Increase of Grand Secretary's Salary, and Masonic Home Fund
,
29 285 188, 432, 676
.., -.
52 6 635 22
—
.-. Home
505. 546 649 303 287, 532 305, 560 292 282 3 75 37 9
Delinquent Lodges, 94
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Report of •. ; 157 On Masonic Usages and Customs 607 Keport of 636 Special Communications of Grand Lodge— At Beloit, laying corner-stone ' 354 At Bennington, laying corner-stone 88 At Chanute, laying corner-stone " 86 At Chanute, dedication of Masonic Temple 352 At Hamlin, dedication of Masonic Temple .82 . At Haven, laying corner-,stone : 596 At Holcomb, laying corner-stone : 597 At Seneca, dedication of Masonic Temple '. 84 At Wellington, laying corner-stone 83 At Winfield, dedication of Masonic Temple -.. '. 1 598 Special Dispensations issued : ; 22, 289 Standing Committees— . Appointed : ...; 162, 404, 650 Serving -20, 279, 524 Standing Regulation, Maimed Petitioners 638, 644 Star Lodge No. -69, Hanover, cliarter surrendered 283, 307 Statistical Tables— Alphabetical List of Lodges 207, 450, 694 Complete Summary, _._. __187, 4 31, 675 Defunct Lodges218, 461, 705 Elective Grand Officers from Organization 204, 447, 691 Expelled, list of -.. , 203, 431, 675 Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries 222, 465, 709 Grand Representatives near Kansas 226, 469, 713 Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges ; 224, 467, 711 Lodges by Counties 210, 453, 697 Lodges, Masters and Secretaries 188, 432, 676 Suspended, list of.." 203, 675 Synopsis of Returns .' 172, 416, 660 Status of an Accepted Petitioner 532, 636, 643 Stuart, William I.— Annual Address a.s Grand Master 21 Biographical Sketch 229 .Tewel presented 159 Portrait Frontispiece Proc. 1919 Sub-OfBcers iiresent at Annual Communication 6, 263, 507 Supplemental Report, Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D : 1 '397 Suspended, list of.-. 203, 675 Synopsis of Returns 172, 416, 660 Telegram to Grand Secretary Thompson, W^illiam A., installed Grand Sword Bearer Token for R.'. "W.'. Albert K. W^ilson A'anderslice, Daniel, monument Visitations of Grand Master Visitors Welcomed Vote of Thanks— To Grand Lodge Officers
640 282 620 560 23, 286, 534 5, 262, 506 404
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To M.". W.". Alex. A. S h a r p To Topeka To W i c h i t a
: :
649 404 162, 649
W a r r a n t Account : 66, 334, W e l l s , C l a r e n c e J., i n s t a l l e d G r a n d Senior S t e w a r d W i l s o n , A l b e r t K.— G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , r e p o r t of 37, 300, I l l n e s s of .-. 505, I j l b r a r i a n , r e p o r t of ..--89, 355, P o r t r a i t to b e p u b l i s h e d in P r o c e e d i n g s Token presented Wood, Owen J.— Annual address a s Grand Master ." Biographical Sketch Portrait Frontispiece Proc. W o r k Exemplified b e f o r e G r a n d I-odge 132, 376,
580 282 554 54 6 600 64 9 620 280 471 1920 619
PROCEEDINGS
M;.W;. GRAND LODGE ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
KANSAS. SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION H E L D IN T H E CITY O F T O P E K A , KANSAS, February 15 rind 16, A. D. 1922, A . L. 5922.
VOLUME XIX, PART 1. M.-. W . - . J O H N M c C U L L A G H , Grand Master, Galena. R.-. W . - . A L B E R T K. W I L S O N , Grand Secretary, Topeka.
Published by Order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lod^e.
1922.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1922. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH M. •.•.w. R.' . w. J O H N A. FERRELL R.' . w. RICHARD E . BIRD R." . w. ELMER F . STRAIN R." . w. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH R.' . w. ALBERT K . WILSON Bro.'and Rev. FRED E . BROOKS W.'- CHARLES A. LOUCKS W-'- FRANCIS H . CURRY
Grand Master Galena. Deputy Grand Master....Sedan. Grand Senior Warden...."Wichita. Grand Junior lVa?-de«....Topeka. Grand Treasurer
Grand Grand Grand '....Grand
Lawrence.
Secretary Chaplain Senior Deacon Junior Deacon
Topeka. Marysville. Lakin. Emporia.
W.'. WILLIAM CLYDE WXSUBVKN...Grand
Marslml....
Elkhart.
W-'. JESSE W. LEWIS W-'. ARTHUR M . GARDNER W.'. SiGMUND LEHMAN W-'- HOMER T . HARDEN W-'. W. AMER BURNETT ;
Sivord Bearer Sedan. Senior Steivard...Baldwin. Junior Steivard...Chatopa. Pursuivant Wichita. Tyler Oberlin.
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
PLACE OF MEETING—1923.
The sixty-seventh 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 fourth Wednesday, being the 28th day of February,
THE GRIT PR
BEN S. P A U LEN GRAND
MASTER
February 17. 1921. to
F~bruary
16. 1922
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 15, 1922. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in Representative Hall, State Capitol, in the City of Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, the 15th day of February, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T . Grand MasterFredonia. M.' .W.' BEN S . PAULEN Deputy Grand Master....Galena. R.' . W.' J O H N MCCULLAGH Grand Senior Warden.. Sedan. R." . W."• J O H N A. FERRELL G^-and Junior Warden....Wichita. R." . W.' • RICHARD E . BIRD ....Lawrence. R.' . W.' WILLIAM FRANK MARCH..Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Topeka. • R.' . W.' ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Chaplain Marysville.. Rev. and am Bro. FRED E . BROOKS... ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Senior Deacon Topeka. w. EARL B. HOPPER Grand Junior Deacon Ness City. w. JESSE J. WINTER Grand Marshal Concordia. w. Grand Stuord Bearer Pratt. w. CHARLIE E . CALE • FRANK G . BROWN Grand Senior Steward...'Fa\\ River. w. • LYNN R . BRODRICK Grand Junior Steward...Mavys-viWe. w. • ROBERT C. CALDWELL Grand Pu.rsuivant Topeka. w. • W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Oberlin. w. OPENING CEREMONY.
A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. FRED E . BROOKS, Grand Chaplain.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
Most merciful GOD, we bow before Thy Divine Majesty, adoring Thee, the Supreme Architect of Heaven and Earth, unto Whom be glory for ever and ever. We give Thee humble and hearty thanks for Thy unchanging goodness vouchsafed to us and to all people. Especially do we praise Thee for Thy continued favor during the past year to us as a, society of Thy children; for the increased success of our cause; for the new and faithful members added to our Brotherhood; for the higher character and deeper devotion of all brethren; for all the conditions that have enabled us worthily to magnify Thy holy name. We humbly confess unto Thee our sin, and beseech Thy gracious pardon. Iii our work we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Thy holy laws. Grant, 0 most merciful Father, that in the coming year, we may, by a more faithful reliance on Thy grace, be better fitted to fulfill Thy will in godly, righteous and sober lives. To the end t h a t our labors here may result in the further enrichment of every lodge we represent, grant us and especially the officers of this Grand Lodge the blessing of Thy presence and the ample guidance of Thy wisdom. In blessing us, remember, O Lord, with Thy pitying love, the bereaved viridows, unhappy orphans and distressed brethren intrusted to our care. Continue Thy gracious favor to those who do good in this world; mercifully restrain those who do evil and direct their footsteps into paths of righteousness; richly bless all persons to whom we are bound by the indissoluble ties of sincere affection; preserve our state in plenty and our nation in peace. To Thee, O GOD, be all the glory, world without end. Amen.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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INTRODUCTION OF GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas and they were welcomed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Suitable acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M.'.VV.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, Grand Representative of Nebraska. Grand Representatives were present as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended a cordial invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to attend this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.". HARRY E . PEACH, Chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: 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.'. BEN S . PAULEN R.'. W-'- JOHN McCuLLACH.t R .'.W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL R.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON W.'. FRED E . BROOKS
Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN W-'. EARL B . HOOPER
Grand Senior Deacon. Grand. Junior Deacon.
W.'. JESSE J. WINTER
Grand Marshal.
W.'. CHARLIE E . CALE W.'. FRANK G . BROWN W.'. LYNN R . BRODRICK W.'. ROBERT C . CALDWELL W ' . W. AMER BURNETT
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Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Pursuivant. Grand Tyler.
PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
SUB-OFFICERS.
W.'- ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH Bro. CARL W . NELLIS
Grand Orator. Official Stenographer.
Bro. WILLIAM J. BOND
Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.'. UARVHY O . DAVIS W.'. STANFORD M. SMART W.'. GRAFTON D . WHITAKER
Lecturer. Lecturer. Lecturer.
FAST GRAND MASTERS.
Year of Service.
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. .
J A M E S H . MCCALL PERRY M . HOISINGTON THOMAS G . F I T C H THOMAS L . BOND EDWARD W . WELLINGTON HENRY F . MASON : WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON ELRICK C . COLE WILLIAM L . BURDICK GILES H . LAMB WILLIAM I. STUART O W E N J. WOOD H U G H P. FARRELLY
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;
1895 1901 1904 1906 â&#x20AC;¢. 1907 1908 ...1912 1913 1915 1916 1918 1919 1920
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District No. EDWARD E . DOUGHTY J O H N H . CLARKE GEORGE H . LONG VERNON T . NICHOLSON HENRY A. STRONG WARREN O . PRATZ HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L L I P LAFHAM LARKIN N . MARTIN WILLIAM E . CAIN FRANK E . BRENEMAN CLAUD E . LOCK E D W I N C . EAGLES ROY H . CLOSSEN JACOB E . ANDREWS ARTHUR B . PRATT
1 :... 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 22
District No. J A M E S H . BEEGLE STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE EARL T . PYLE FRED H . RETSCHLAG MARION M . MILLER J O H N DAVIS GLENN C. CALENE JAMES A. CASSLER LAUREN D . RIGG CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL
24 25 26 27 28 30 31 33 34 35
LuciAN L. CONSTANT
37
EARL L . BARRETT JACOB P. SCOTT HARRY B . GRAHAM STANFORD M . SMART JANVIER F . SKINNER
38 40 41 42 43
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
District No.
District No. HARMON J. BOWER E. ROY FARWELL CHARLES W . MILLER, J R HAYES FLOYD GEORGE F . BEEZLEY HERMAN C . COLEGROVE WALLACE M . PRATHER R. NELSON LONG BAYARD J. LONG CLARENCE R . ATEN J O H N B . FLEMING
BARLUS ROMSTEDT RAYMOND C . HANSON* ERIC C. STEEPER MELVIN J. THOMPSON CHARLES H . HARVEY EDWARD W . THOMPSON FRANK D . SPERRY CHARLES C . MALCOLM..'. ROBERT C. CALDWELL JOHN R . HAUSCHILDT J O H N J. MILLER
44 45 46 47 49 50 51 54 56 57 59
60 62 64 65 66 67 68 71 :.72 73 74
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Alabama Arizona
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J O H N M . KINKEL. W. AMER BURNETT. .
British Columbia
AARON H . CONNETT.
California Canada Colorado
WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. HUBERT H . HUBBARD. LAUREN D . RIGG.
;
Connecticut., Cuba Costa Rica District of Columbia
FRED T . NYE. ROY H . CLOSSEN. CHARLES N . FOWLER. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON.
England Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Ireland Louisiana Maine Manitoba
ALBERT K . WILSON. ELMER F . STRAIN. HARRY E . BEST! RICHARD E . BIRD. WILLIAM H . TESTER. OWEN J. WOOD. HOMER T . HARDEN. HUGH P. FARRELLY. J O H N A. FERRELL.
Maryland
MoEES H. COLE.
Mexico (York, G-'. L-'-)
...ALBERT K . WILSON.
Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire
New South Wales
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER. EZRA B . FULLER. EDWIN C . EAGLES. PERRY M . HOISINGTON. JAMES H . BEEGLE. WILLIAM I. STUART. ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. HARRY E . PEACH. LUCIAN L . CONSTANT.
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HARMON J. BOWER.
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PROCEEDINGS
Februarj ,
OF THE
New York
GEORGE F . B E E Z L E Y .
New Zealand
FRANK
Nova Scotia
JOHN
Ohio
JOSEPH D . FELL.
E'. D A V I S .
MCCULLAGH.
Oregon
CHARLEY B . ERSKINE.
P r i n c e E d w a r d Island
MARION M . MILLER.
P u e r t o Rico
W I L L I A M L , BURDICK.
Quebec
CHARLES W . MILLER, J R .
Queensland
E L R I C K C . COLE.
Rhode Island
WILLIAM
Scotland
;
South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania
FRANK
:
ROBERT J . M C F A R L A N D . CHARLES A. LOUCKS. B E N S . PAULEN.
Tennessee
EARL B . HOPPER.
Texas
GILES H . LAMB.
Utah
MARCH.
HARVEY O . DAVIS.
•.
HAYES
Vermont
FLOYD.
HENRY F . MASON.
Victoria
RAYMOND C. HANSON.
Virginia
BARLUS
Washington
STANFORD M . SMART.
Western Australia West Virginia
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THOMAS G. FITCH. J O H N W . NEILSON. PAST
FRED T . N Y E JAMES
E . PORTER
W I L L I A M L . WOOD FRANK
E . DAVIS
CHARLES L . HIXON C H A R L E S W . CARMAN EDWIN •FRANK
H . VARNUM P. SMITH
FRED A. L I N E C H A R L E S V A N V E L Z E R .. F R E D R , ALFORD WILLIAM
H.
EASTMAN
ALBERT M . CURRY ELMER
MCCOOL
HARRY
E . PEACH
CHARLES G . W E S T FRANK
B . WOOD
F R A N C I S H . CURKY FRED H . RETSCHLAG
ROMSTEDT.
.NO.
MASTERS.
2 3 3 5 5 6 6 6 7 88 9 9 10 12 12 12 12 12
.No. 14 15 15 JOSEPH E . MCMULLEN 16 A R T H U R J. RHODES 16 JACOB L U N D 17 GEORGE M . E A G L E 17 DANIEL W . NELLIS NATH.AN B . THOMPSON... 17 J A M E S B . DONCYSON 17 J O H N W . SWICKARD • 17 PARDEE A. H O W E 17 17 GEORGE W . M C C L E L L A N D . 19 HARVEY C . LIVERMORE 21 GEORGE H A R M A N CLICK FOCKELE 27 29 J O H N H . OSBORN HENRY W . MAUNEY 32 WILLIAM DICKSON 32 35 W I L L I A M 0 . NOBLE ALBERT AARON
J.
BUCK
H . CONNETT
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN No. HARRY E . BEST JAY B . KIRK ARTHUR MORRISON J O H N D . GORBUTT WILLIS 0. THOMAS THOMAS J. BOONE HARRY V. COCHRAN GUY KIENE LINCOLN H . NEISWENDER.. CARL F . MATTMILLER ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL.... CHESTER E . JOSS FRANK L . STEVENS FRANK W . MILLS CHARLES A. GARDNER EVAN DAVIS EDGAR D . MAY , WILLIS COATES SNOWDEN D . FLORA ARCH L . BELL OSCAR R. SEARL CHARLES DEFORREST CLAUDE J . WOOD WILLIAM A. GARVIN RICHARD H . CRAVENS GEORGE E . K U H N CLYDE H . VAIN ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY.. FRANK B . LYON JAMES A. WILLIAMS JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR GEORGE W . LEAK FRANK E . BLOOD EMMET L . BLOOD OLIVER M . ANDERSON JAMES P. SAMS WILLIAM NELSON
35 36 38 38 42 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 55 60 60 62 63 65 65 68 6S 70 70 72 89 '90
O. PoRTis DAVIS
90
FRANK BELL JAMES ALLEN JAMES H . MURRELL WERNER G. OPPEIMAN WILLIAM S . BERGUNDTHAL
90 90 90 90 90
OF
KANSAS.
HENRY G. BUECHER No. HARVEY A. BARNES GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER.. HENRY W . HOYER GIDEON W . TUTTLE ALBERT A. NATTIER ALEX. D . NOBLE WILLIAM H . BOSTON HOMER T . HARDEN OTTO R . SOUDERS WILLIAM O. SAVAGE WILLIAM H . TESTER CASPER P. SWANK., CLARENCE C. BAILEY ABLEY D . BURT AUSTIN J. PAIGE JOSEPH D . FELL J O H N W . NEILSON HARVEY R . REED... ELDO WRIGHT PETER O . SMITH JESSE W . LEWIS J O H N S. RIGG CHARLES W . HARMONY.... J O H N M . KINKEL J O H N A. HETZEL CHARLES F . MUTTON THOMAS H . SMYTH CHARLES N . FOWLER SAMUEL T . HOWE CULVER D . YETTER OTTO F . HENVILLE PERRY E . MILLER LESTER F . BURKHOLDER... OLCOTT W . LITTLE HOMER C. VANHORN GEORGE G. HULTQVIST FELIX E . BLANKENSHIP.. GEORGE W . HARRISON JOSEPH J. LANDES J O H N RONAN HORACE A. F I N K CHRISTIAN A. J O H N S O N . . . HERBERT A. F I N K
9 90 90 91 91 95 95 96 97 99 99 102 102 103 106 106 113 113 113 117 117 124 136 140 140 140 142 142 145 146 147 148 150 150 160 161 167 172 173 173 175 175 177 177 177
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J O H N G. DEMAIN No. 179 J O H N M . ABERNATHY....:... 183 NEWTON C . BRACKEN 184 J O H N CHARVAT 184 SYDNEY R . CODE 184 GEORGE W . TROUT 187 ROBERT J . MCFARLAND.... 191 PASCHAL W . LUNDY.; 191 JESSE R . BENDER ._ 194 CHARLES W . MILLER, SR... 195 JESSE B . MCFARLAND 199 L E W I S G. J E N N I N G S 200 ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH .... 200 MOSES H . COLE 206 GRAFXON D . WHITAKER.... 212 GEORGE C. LEINEN :.. 214 WALTER C. PREBLE 221 F R A N K T . CUTHBERSON.... 221 RICHARD W . EVANS 222 WILLIAM J. DAVIES .-.. 222 HAROLD E . RIPPLE 222 HIRAM ALLEN 224 SAMUEL ALEXANDER 225 GEORGE F . REES 225 VICTOR S. BOUTWELL 225 HESTON C. STEVENS 236 CECIL D . GREGG 237 ADOLPT J. F I N K 246 ISRAEL L . DIESEM 246 FRED R . LANTER 248 CLIFTON A. SPENCER 253 ROBERT D . BLAINE 265 PERRY BRUNSTETTER 266 HENRY L . GAMES 269 ALVA L . SWEARINGEN 272 ARTHUR H . STRICKLAND.. 272
OF
THE
February,
CHARLES W . MONROE No. 279 F R A N K B . BAILY 282 CHARLEY B . ERSKINE 283 ALFRED A. PETERSON 288 CHARLES A. LOUCKS 289 J A M E S D . EYMAN 289 FRANCIS L . PIERCE 289 HENRY H . SPIKER 302 HENRY WALLBNSTEIN 303 EDWARD W . W I N N 305 NORTON A. TURNER 306 W I L L I A M A. THOMPSON.... 307 ARTHUR J . CARRUTH 307 TILGHMAN B . JETER 308 EZRA B . FULLER 311 JOSEPH H . CONARD 316 LANCE CRITTENDEN 316 WILLIAM H . DICK 319 R A L P H B . CALL 331 JOHN GIST 335 J O H N GIBSON 335 JESSE D . S.MITH 335 IRA D . OSBORN 347 ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER.... 352 WALTER A. LYTLE 356 LEONARD WRIGLEY 357 RANSOM STEPHENS 362 EUGENE S. TALCOTT.'......... 364 D. CLARKE KELLY 366 ALTON H . SKINNER 369 J A M E S W . THOMPSO.N 370 OSCAR A. BROWN 383 ASA R . PAYNE 383 J O H N H . HOWARD 383 EDSON J . LUNGER 393 EMMERSON B . WELLS 420
1920-21.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Smithton No. 1.—PAUL M . MARTIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Leavenivorth No. 2.—DEAN S . LEWIS, M . ; FRED T . NYE, proxy for S. W.; LAZARUS LOEB, J. W. Wyandotte No. 3.—FREDERICK P. CREE, M . ; JACOB SCHOLL, S . W . ; FRED C . BURNS, J. W. Kickapoo No. U-—WILLIAM HUNDLEY, M . ; THOMAS F . HALL, S . W . ; CHARLES N . FAULCONER, proxy for J. W. Lawrence No. 6.—LANDON C . ALLEN, M . ; FRANK P. SMITH, proxy for S. W.; RAYMOND C . ABRAHAM, J. W . Union No. 7.—GERALD L . KERR, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W . . Rising Sun No. S.—LINDLEY L . LEFLER, J. W., proxy for M. and
S. W. Acacia No.. 9.—JOSEPH E . HARBESON, M . , proxy for S. W.; ROBERT H. STEWART, J . W . King Solomon No. 10.—JOHN H . CLARKE, proxy for M.; ELMER
McCoOL, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jewell No. 11.—I. WINTERS F U N C K , M . , proxy for S.' W. and J. W. Emporia No. 12.—ERNEST V. LINDAMOOD, M . ; FRANK H . CURRY, proxy for S. W.; FRED H . RETSCHLAG, proxy for J. W. Oskaloosa No. H.—BRICK P . DAVIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Great Bend No. 15.—WILLIAM O . VOLLMER, M . ; WILLIAM L . BOWERSOX, S. W.; GEORGE W . THATCHER, proxy for J. W. Lafayette No. 16..—WILLIAM H . SANDERS, M . ; JAMES H . BURT, S. W.; WALTER E . M C K E E N , J. W. Topeka No. J 7.—BERT W . KRAFF, M . ; WALTER J. TEAT, S . W . ; HOMER C . ANDERSON, J. W. Ottawa No. 18.—WARD S . CRAWFORD; proxy for M.; FRED A. BOUCHER, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES J . MOORE, J. W. Olathe No. 19.—EDWARD C . MUCK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Valley Falls No. 21.—CLYDE W . BROOKS, M., proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Palmyra No. 23.—HEWIT TAYLOR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Osage Valley No. 2U.—WILLIAM G . DIXON, proxy for M., S. W.
and J. W. Oketo No. 25.—JOSEPH C. PISAR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Longton No. 26.—BENJAMIN 0 . BERRY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Neosho No. 27.—GEORGE W . SCHLATTER, proxy for M. and S. W.; FRANK SIDORFSKY, J. W. Pacific No. 29.—JOHN H . OSBORN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Toivanda No. 30.—BENJAMIN F . HARRIS, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY E . PARRISH, J. W. Arcana No. 31.—JAMES D . SHUPE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
City No. S3.—EDNY D . BENNETT, proxy for M.; HENRY A. STRONG, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Havensville No. S^.—BERT WILLIAMS, M . ; GEORGE A. SHOVE, proxy for S. W.; WALTER C . RICHARDSON, proxy for J. W. Hiawatha No. S5.—ISAAC M C L E A N , S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Paola No. 37.—JOHN D . P H I L L I P S , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Tola No. 38.—ARTHUR MORRISON, proxy for M.; SEAMAN A. E L L I S , S. W.; JAY B . KIRK, proxy for J. W. Seneca No. 39.—FRANK L . GEARY, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. DeSoto No. 40.—JOHN A. GIEBNER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Holton No. 42.—LEE E . EPPINGER, M . , proxy for S. W.; SAMUEL • M . WALDON, J . W. Delphian No. 44.—FRANK T . SWISHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and' J. W. Easton No. 45.—DEAN G. ERHART, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Xenia No. 47.—WALTER E . BUELL, proxy for M., S. W .and J. W. Mackey No. 48.—CLARENCE E . SELLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Nine Mile No. 49.—WILLIS O . THOMAS, proxy for M. and J. W.; THOMAS J . BOONE, proxy for S. W. Lake No. 50.—WILLIAM H . PRICE, M . , proxy for J. W.; ERNEST, C . LANDIS, S . W . Orient No. 51.—CHARLES W . SPRENG, M . ; CLINTON DELOSS HART, S. W.; KENNETH N I M S POMEROY, J. W.' Wetmore No. 53.—FRED E . JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; WALTER T. MARKHAM, J . W . Shaivnee No. 54-—LESTER F . BLANTON, M . ; CLYDE CURRY, proxy for S. W.; REGINALD MILLER, J . W . ' Troy No. 55.—GLEN I. HACKNEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Spring Hill No. 56.—CLAYBOURNE W . REYNOLDS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J, W. McCracken No. 58.—WILLIAM R . WOODWARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Salina No. SO.—THOMAS E . WETS, M . ; GEORGE R . M E N I S H , S . ' W . ; RICHARD MORGENSTERN, J. W. LaCygne No. ffJ.—GEORGE W . . L O N G , M . ; BOSWELL W . MENDENHALL, proxy for S. W.; J A M E S B I R C H , J. W. Ridgeivay No. 62.—JOSEPH H . COPFMAN, M . ; HERBERT L . STEWART. S. W.; CHARLES W. WARE, J . W. Adeems No. 63.—ELMER W . COLUMBIA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wathena No. 64.—VERNON M . DUBACH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gardner No. 65.—EARL E D W I N H I L L , M.; WILEY S . HARPER, S. W . ; J. STEPHEN CORDELL, J. W. Burlington No. 66.—LESTER J . PILCHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Frankfort No. 67.—HOWARD F . HELEKEK, J . W., proxy for M. and S. W.
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Hiram No. 68.—EZRA WARREN REEL, M . ; JOSEPH FRANCIS SEYMOUR, proxy for S. W.; HARRY I. COLDREN, J R . , J. W. Carbondale No. 70.—ANDREW J. BARNGROVER, S . W . , proxy for M.; RALPH H . BADGER, J. W. Huron No. 72.—OLIVER M . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Chetopa No. 73.—EDGAR Q . LEAP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mystic Tie No. 74.—CHARLES O . VARNER, S . W . , proxy for M.; FLOYD S . MATLOCK, proxy for J. W. Wamego No. 75.—HILBY H . KELLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delta No. 77.—LEROY E . HOOVLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Corinthian No. 79.—FRANK HALLER, M . ; OPHER L . ENGLE, S . W . , CARL V. FARRAR, J. W. Zeredatha No. 80.—RALPH HARMAN, M . ; RANEY S . SHOW ALTER, S. W.; CHARLES A. REMY, J. W. Doric No. 83.—JOHN D . ADAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sunfloiver No. 86.—STANLEY HAYES GRAHAM, M . , proxy for J. W.; SAMUEL ALLISON MARTIN, S . W . Mankato No. 87.—GLENN GREEN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Home No. 89.—JAMES P. SAMS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Golden Rule No. 90.—DANIEL J. BAIR, M . ; RAY B . RAMSEY, S . W . ; CHESTER A. BUELL, J. W. Marysville No. 91.—AUGUST H . KELLER, M . ; FRANK J. OLSON, proxy for S. W.; WALDEMAR V RIESEN, J. W. Devon No. 92.—HERBERT ARTHUR MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Girard No. 93.—RAY N . HARDIN, M . , proxy for J . W.; CHARLES A. NICHOLS, S . W . Harmony No. 94.—ANSEL MORRIS BURTON. M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W . Constellation No. 95.—CHARLES E . BURKE, M . ; WILLIAM O . STARNS, proxy for S. W.; DONALD R . SMITH, J. W. Delaware No. 96.—WILLIS E . BRUNE, M . , proxy for S. W.; ALEXANDER D. NOBLE, proxy for J. W. Patmos No. 97.—WILLIAM H . BOSTON, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Benevolent No. 98.—GEORGE BRANN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wichita No. 99.—SETH R . KELLOGG, M . ; JOSEPH L . KIRK, proxy for S. W.; ALFRED WILLIAMS, J . W . Prudence No. 100.—BERT LEWIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Keystone No. 102.—MARK C . READ, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cedar No. 103.—CASPER P. SWANK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Frontier No. 104.—JAMES C . MORROW, proxy for M. and J. W.; P A U L C . SWAN, proxy for S. W. Solomon City No. 105.—THADDEUS MCCOY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Fidelity No. 106.—JOSEPH A. FULLER, M . ; H . CLIFTON ADAMS, S. W.; ERNST J. THOMAS, J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Fortitude No. 107.—FRED E . MARKGRAF, M . ; CLIFFORD L . MCCUNE, S. W . ; J O H N H . GARRISON, J. W .
Winfield No. 110.—HARRY PLAGMANN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hesperian No. 111.—CLARENCE E . GRESSER, M . , proxy for J . W.; GALE A. MOBLEY, S . W .
Blue Valley
No. 112.—JOHN
W . EWING, M . , proxy for J . W.;
J O S E P H SWANCARA, proxy for S. W.
St. John's No. lis.—J. RUSSELL CARLGREEN, S. W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Advance No. IH.—CAROL O . SAGER, M., proxy for J. W.; GEORGE L. B U S H , S. W .
Excelsior No. 115.—ROSCOE C. LYNN, S . W . proxy for M. and J. W. Parsons No. 117.—EDWARD F . LANE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Altoona No. 118.—HAROLD M . SHAW, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cherokee No. US.—CLARENCE O . ISELEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Clifton No. J22.—DANIEL A. BRAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Godfrey No. 12U.—PETER 0 . SMITH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Meridian No. 126.—ROY D . FINLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Palestine No. 127.—KENNETH BAIRD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Munden No. 128.—ROYAL B . HENDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Belleville No. 129.—JAMES A. HOLLANDSWORTH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Equity No. 131.—RALPH MATHEWS, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Carson No. 132.—FRED L . ROBERTS, M . ; MARION STEWART, proxy for S. W.; MERRILL BLANK, proxy for J. W.
Crescent No. 133.—CHARLES H . WARREN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Clay Center No. 13U.—IRL J. THORNTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vesper No. 13G.—EDWIN T . ROBINSON, M . ; JESSE W . LEWIS, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cherryvale No. 137.—JOHN L . MURPHY, M . , proxy for S; W. and J. W. Dover No. 138.—HARRY F . BOYER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Reno No. HO.—JAY P. HAUSAM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Signal No. HI.—ARTHUR A. KIESOW, M . , proxy for J. W.; W I L LIAM E. J E N K I N S , S . W .
Neioton No. Ih2.—CHARLES B . COOK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Gilead No. HI,.—CLYDE B . BURNETT, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N H . SCHNELL, S. W. Mt. Vernon No. US.—GEORGE H . BARDRICK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ellsivorth No H6.—THOMAS B . WILSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
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OF KANSAS.
15
Center No. 147.—JOSEPH SWAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . .W. Wa-Keeney No. 1J,8.—EARL M . GROFT, M . , proxy for J. W.; LEONARD G. JOHNSON, proxy for S. W. Wellington No. 150.—BYRON F . W Y N N , M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lebo No. 152.—JOHN W . SMITH, M., proxy for J. W.; ONNIO B . EARNSHAW, S . W .
Luray No. 153.—OPIE O . MOWERY, M . , proxy for S. W. FRANK W . LEE, J. W . Lincoln No. 154.—IVAN D . LYON, M., proxy for J. W.; HAROLD R . STARBUCK, proxy for S. W. Hope No. 155.—EMERSON D, WYANT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Haven No. 157.—DAVID L . ZIRKLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Active No. 158.—CHARLES P. BRADING, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Robinson No. 159.—SAMUEL T . PARKER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Saqtd No. 160.—DAVID C . ROY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Alma No. 161.—HAL G . WEAVER, proxy for M.; VIVIAN C. CASE, proxy for S. W.; MAX P. KIETZMAN, proxy for J. W. Greemvood No. 163.—FRANK G. BROWN, proxy for M-.; EUGENE ABBOTT, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Farmers No. 166.—NEWTON A. MCCOSH, M . ; DANIEL BAIRD, proxy for S. W.; GEORGE HUNGERFORD, proxy for J. W.
Lamed
No. 167.—WILLIAM R . W Y N N , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. . ' Parkerville No. 168.—EARL C. REEVES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Blue Rapids No. 160.—JOSEPH H . ELLIOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. • and J. W. Sterling No. 171.—ERNEST R . DYMOND, proxy for M. and J . W.; EARL' J. DYMOND, proxy for S. W.
McPherson No. 172.—JAMES T . GRIFFING, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—FELIX C. BLANKENSHIP, proxy for M. and S. W.; GEORGE W . HARRISON, proxy for J. W.
Western Star No. 174.—FRANCIS P. CARROLL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kirtvin No. 175.—FRED W . ZOLLER, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Russell No. 177.—Louis W. BANKER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Btirr Oak No. 178.—EDGAR J. MYERS, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—DANIEL WEYRICH, JR., M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lenora No. 181.—CHARLES E . GOODMAN, M., proxy for S. W. and and J. W. Burrton No. 182.—JAMES C . CADWELL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Gaylord No. 183.—JOSEPH WELLS, proxy for M. and S. W.; J O H N M . ABERNATHEY, proxy for J. W.
16
PROCEEDINGS
Phillipsburg
No. 18J,.—SIDNEY
J. W. Hamlin
February,
R . COLE, proxy for M., S. W. and
•
No. 185.—FRED
OF THE
'
R. DOREI, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
Mountain Slope No. 186.—EDWIN and J. W.
W . COLDREN, M . , proxy for S. W.
Pittsburg No. 187.—ROSSELL M . SHERMAN, S . W . , proxy for M.; OSCAR C . JONES, J . W. Onaga Nv. 188.—WALTER . FORCE, proxy for M. and S. W.; LEON GIGANDET, J. W. Newahcuba No. 189.—CHARLES C . BRAY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J . W. Henri No. 190.—WILLIAM D . DENHOLM, M . ; EDWARD D . SCHILLING, S. W.; CHARLES W . CORLETT, J R . , J. W. Walnut Valley No. 191.—SAMUEL F . BEARDSLEE, M . ; GEORGE M ' BYAL, S . W . ; PASCHAL W . LUNDY, proxy for J. W. Royal No. 192.—PATRICK A. DICKERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W.
,
Hartford No. 193.—ROBERT L . MAHAFFEY, M . ; JAMES E . BAXTER, proxy for S. W.; B E N J A M I N H . MCCORMICK, J. W. Galena No. 19U.—HARRISON B . PORTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Hays No. 195.—HERBERT F . CHITTENDEN, M . , proxy for J . W.; J O H N M . MILLER, S . W . Madison No. 196.—ROYAL WOLCOTT, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
Blue Hill No. 198.—JESSE
TATMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Norton No. 199.—FRED L . STROHWIG, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Anthony No. 200.—RICHARD M . WASHBON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Delphos
No.. 202.—CHESTER
F . BARR, M . , proxy for
S. W. and
J. W. Sumner No. 20,?.—EARL M . SURGUY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Doivns No. 20.4.—CHARLES B . H U L L , M . , proxy for J . W.; ARDEN L. MORRIS, S . W . Harper No. 20e.—CLARENCE H. WESTFALL, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Occidental
No. 207.—GROVER C . BRITTAIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Friendship
No. 208.—GEORGE H . THORP, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Fulton
No. 210.—JAMES A. TOWLBS, M . , proxy for S. W.; HARRY L. WOODS, proxy for J. W. Olive Branch No. 212.—LESTER B . MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W, Twin Grove No. 213.—JOHN J. W . Sincerity
Walnut
No. 2H.—JOHN
M . COOPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
G . H E L M , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
City No. 215.—RALPH and J . W.
A. CAMPBELL, M . , proxy for S. W.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
17
Corner Stone No. 219.—CHARLES E . WARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Leiuis No. 220.—FRANK L . CRAMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lebanon No. 221.—GEORGE W . NIMOCKS, M . ; HUGH FRASER, proxy for S. W.; WILEY P . MATHIS, J. W.
St. Bernard No. 222.—CLARENCE G . NEVINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W". Joppa No. 223.—WILLIAM H. LONG, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Anchor No. 22i.—^GEORGE E . WERTZ, M . , proxy for J. W.; HIRAM ALLEN, proxy for S.- W. Siloani No. 225.—WILLIAM C. CARTLIDGE, M . ; HOMER A. CLAUSSEN, S. W.; HOMER B . F I N K , J. W.
Dirigo No. 226.—CLARENCE A. R H I N E , M . , proxy for J. W.; GEORGE BERNARD, proxy for S. W. Janiestoivn No. 227.—ORA G . FRENCH, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Salem No. 228.—CoLEMAN C. MCKENNEY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. . Viilcan No. 229.—ELVA S . ROBISON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. NinnescahNo. 230.—PAUL C . PALMER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Long Island No. 231.—JOSEPH M . SKELTON, S . W.,- proxy for M. and J. W. Greenleaf No. 232.—MATTHEW T H I N N E S , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Clinton No. 233.—EMIL C. KEILHORN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Axtell No. 234.—ERNEST W . MACK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Garfield No. 235.—CHARLES A. JOHNSON, M . ; FRED L . BIGELOW, S. W.; VAUGHN H . DOYLE, J. W.
Meriden No. 236.—JOSEPH S. W. Temple No. 237.—HARRY J. W. Urbana No. 239.—AUGUST J. W.. Soldier No. 240.—GEORGE J. W. Limvood No. 241.—OMAR J. W. Peace No. 243.—WILLIAM
F . CASEBEER, J. W., proxy for M. and O . COLBURN, M . , proxy for S. W. and E . MOELLER, M., proxy for S. W. and C. THOMPSON, proxy for M., S. W. and O . BROWNING, M., proxy for S. W. and LUTHER CROTCHETT, M., proxy for J. W.;
J O H N W . HILL, S . W .
Waverly
No. 244.—ERNEST
A. FARROW, proxy for M.; WILLIAM
G. WILLIAMSON, S . W . ; J O H N E . ANDERSON, proxy for J. W.
Marmaton No. 245.—ANDREW S . SMITH, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Tyrian No. 246.—ISRAEL L . DIESEM, proxy for M. and S. W.; Louis M. TRISSELL, J. W.
Canopy No. 248.—FRED
R . LANTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
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PROCEEDINGS
Scottsville
OF THE
February,
No. ZJ,9.—GEORGE C . COLLINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Whiting
No. 250.—FRANK
E . CLELAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Galva
No.
25i.—WILLIAM E . TOLAND, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Stafford
No. 252.—ASA
O . GERE, M . , proxy for J. W.; RAY MCCOMB,
proxy for S. W. Oakley
No. 25S.—FRANCIS W . IRWIN, proxy for CLIFTON A. SPENCER, proxy for S. W.
M. and J .
W.;
Ionic No. 254.—PERCY O. SEEVERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Lyra No. 256.—FRANK L . LANDON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Westmoreland No. 257.—^DEAN SYNDER, proxy for M. and J. W.; K E N N E T H J. SCOTT, proxy for S. W. Morton No. 258.—HANS J. H. KOSTER, M . , proxy for J. W.; LEE PIKE, S. W. Beattie No. 259.—OSCAR C. GOIN, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Chanty No. 263.—JAMES M . BARNES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Kilivinning
No. 265.^MYRON
W . GLASER, M . , proxy for S. W. and.
J. W. Mt. Zion No. 266.—PERRY
BRUNSTETTER, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Moline No. 267.—EDMUND L . FOULSTON, M . , proxy for S. W.; PAUL G. KROHN, proxy for J. W. Mistletoe No. 269.—JAMES A. J E N K I N S , M . , proxy for S. W.; CARL C. BISHOP, proxy for J. W. Quenemo No. 270.—LELAND A. MILLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Armourdale No. 271.—GEORGE F . PARNHAM, M . ; JOSEPH W . M C DONALD, S. W . ; DAVID F . RIDER, J . W . Kaiv No. 272.—ROBERT J. MCFARLAND, proxy for M.; GEORGE H . LONG, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM L . JOHNSON, J. W. Unity No. 273.—GEQRCE G. GRIFFIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Black Diamond No. 274.—AARON and J . W.
C . BUTLER, M., proxy for S. W.
Webb No. 275.—WILLIAM JOBLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Windom No. 276.—CHESTER COCHRAN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Cosmos No. 278.—SOLOMON
A. HEMPLE, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Barney No. 279.—HAROLD B . FERRIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Brainerd No. 280.—EDMUND D . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Millbrook
No. 281.—WILLIAM
P. CALLIEON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Alpha No. 2S2.—FRANK F . BAILEY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 2S.S.—WILLIAM H . FARR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
19
Anthem No'. 28i.—GILBERT E . LENZ, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Argonia No. 285.—DAVID E . TROXEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lotus No. 286.—GUY D . CARSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Cyrus No. 288.—ARTHUR E . READY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emerald No. 289.—FRANCIS L . PIERCE, proxy for M., S. W. and
. J. W. Paradise No. 290.—JOHN R . COLLINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Beulah No. 291.—JOHN M . BIAYS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Highland No. 296.—AXEL W. BOBERG, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Apollo No. 297.—MARVIN G . GREGWIRE, M . , proxy for J. W.; MARTIN V. RHOADES, S . W . • Samaria No 298.—ZDENEK F . CERNY, S . W . ; proxy for M. and J. W. Cable No. 299.—ARTHUR B . ELIOT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Fargo No. 300.—BEN H . DAY, S . W . , proxy for M.; A N S E L H . MAHONEY, proxy for J. W. Hamilton No. 301.—ROBERT B . PIATT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Gove City No. 302.—LAWRENCE and J. W.
O . MAXVi^ELL, M., proxy for S. W.
Albert
Pike No. 303.—GEORGE B. CARTWRIGHT, M . ; WINFIELD D . AMES, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Randall No. 304.—FRANK EASTER, M . , proxy for S. W.- and J. W. St. Thomas No. 306.—FRANK C . TROUTFETTER, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Kansas
No. 307.—FRED M . THOMPSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; RAYMOND G. TRIPP, S . W . Alden No. 308.—TILGHMAN B . JETER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Syracuse No. 309.—FRED D . FORD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Naphtali No. 310.—CHARLES W . FOLAND, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Hancock No. 311.—WILLIAM J. SNYDER, M . ; FRED JENSEN, S . W . ; HENRY J. MATCHETT, J. W. Santa Fe No. 312.—CLYDE E . BEYMER, M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N J . MILLER, proxy for S. W. Severance No. 313.—JOHN M . RILEY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Virginia No. 315.—VAWTER B . RICHARDSON, M . , proxy for S. W.; CHARLES H . BUNDY, J. W. Norcatur No. 317.—FRED L . AUKER, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Wallace No. 318.—^POMEROY CAPPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norivich No. 319.—WILLIAM H . DECK, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Vermillion
No. 320.—ELTON
and J. W.
W . HYBSKMANN, S . W . , proxy for M.
.
•
Goodland No. 321.—FRANK H . ODELL, M . ; GEORGE FREEZE, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES R . PETERSON, J. W. Oneida No. 323.—JACOB S . ANDERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLAUDE T. ANDERSON, S . W . Canejj No. 32J,.—FRANK F . OLSEN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
20
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
La Harpe No. 325.—JOSEPH H . BURGER, proxy for M.,' S. W. and J. W. Horton No. 326.—IRVING H . HALLOCK, M . ; RALPH D . HILL, S. W . ; OLAF J . CHRISTENSON, J . W . Arcadia No. 329.—MICHAEL GUTMAN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. La Crosse No. 330.—CHARLES A. DARR, M . , proxy for S. W.; LESTER A. DAVIS, J . W . Hoisington No. 331.—RALPH B . CALL, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Rosedale No. 333.—JOHN B . S M I T H , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oak Hill No. 331,.—LEO H . MARTIN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Allen No. 335.—WILLIAM HEIFNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Formoso No. 336.—JOHN F . DUNSTON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Frederick No. 337.—ROY A. MAUSER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—ARCHIBALD P. CALDWELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Lane No. 339.—AUSTIN O . SECREST, M . , proxy for J. W.; EDWARD P. WALTER, proxy for S. W. Leoti No. 5^0.—WALTER C. W H I T C H U R C H , M . , proxy for S. W.; ARTHUR L. W A L K , J. W. Parker No. 3U1.—WALTER R . DYSART, M . , proxy for S. W.; MELVIN R. HAMPTON, J. W. Ashlar No. 3UU.—GUSTAVE G. BRANDENBERG, M . ; MERTON L . OTTO, proxy for S. W.; EDWARD J. OTTO, J. W. Edna No. 3h5.—CLARENCE E . KALLENBERGER, M . , proxy for J. W.; FKED L . GROVE, proxy for S. W. Spivey No. 3UT.—IRA D . OSBORN, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Hoxie No. S4^.—WILLIAM P. MOORE, M . , proxy for J. W.; THOMAS HARROLD, proxy for S. W. Horace No. 352.—LOREN B . SIMPSON, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Marquette No. 353.~FRED LUNBSTROM, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sunimerfield No. 354.—EARL H . ADAMS M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Wellsville No. 556.—RALPH V. O ' N E I L , M . , proxy for J. W.; W A L TER LYTLE, proxy for S. W. Alta Vista No. 357.—LEONARD WRIGLEY, S . W . , proxy for M.; GEORGE HAUSERMAN, J. W. Sylvan Grove No. 359.—WILLIAM A. BUZICK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jennings No. 360.—GUY LITTON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Geneseo No. 361.—LLOYD E . GOODMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cuba No. 362.—JOSEPH G. STRANSKY, M . , proxy for S. W. andJ . W. Poivhattan No. 363.—JUSTUS STRUBE, M . , proxy for J. W.; D. ARVAL ZIMMERMAN, S . W .
1921-22. Valley
GRAND
LODGE
Center No. 364.—EUGENE
OF KANSAS.
21
S . TALCOTT, proxy for M-., S. W.
and J. W. Baling
No. 365.—WILLIAM
D . KENDELL, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Bonner Springs No. 366.—JOSEPH T . WRIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W.; FRANK E . FRAME, J. W. Plains No. 367.—JOHN H . JERRELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Stohrville No. 368.—ALBERT D . SPARR, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Roger E. Shernum No. 369.—ARTHUR L . REYNOLDS, M . ; EUGENE B . DOTY, S . W . ; FRED H . MERTEL, proxy for J. W. Maple Hill No. 370.—ALBERT W . P H I L L I P S , M . ; J O H N COPP, S . W . ,
proxy for J . W. Macksville
No. 371.—HARVEY
B . BRENEMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Divight
No. 37U.—WALTER H . MEYERS, M . ; FREDERICK J. H O L SHOUSER, S . W . ; HENRY S. MEYERS, proxy for J. W. Delavan No. 375.—JOHN D . HARKNESS, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Grand View No. 376.—HARRY and J. W. Zenda No. 378.—RALPH
White
M . THOMPSON, M., proxy for S. W.
M . HARDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
City No. 550.—HARRY C. BLYTHE, M . , proxy for S. W.;
CHARLES J. KOHLER, J. W. GrainHeld No. 381.—ANDREW E . YALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Wilsey No. 382.—CHARLES J. ROY, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. McDonald
No. 383.—HENRY
J. w . Protection
D . HUGHES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
•
No. 384.—CHESTER
W . DALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W . Piper No. 385.—RuFUS W. PARSONS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Freeport No. 389.—GRANT BURTON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Natoma No. 390.—JULIUS F . HORN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sylvia No. 391.—GLENN C . MCCOMB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. WMayetta No. 393.—BENJAMIN F . HAFER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Saffordville No. 395.—GuY'R. CROOK, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Lindsborg
No. 397.—G. EDWIN JOHNSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Hepler No. 398.—^ALFRED H . ELLIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mullinville No. 399.—EDWARD H . FROMME, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. Melody No. 400.—MERLE J. EDINGTON, M . ; ARTHUR W . ANDERSON, S. W.; GEORGE S . O. SMITH, J. W. Wakamsa No. 402.—LLOYD B . YOUNG, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Saint
Francis
No. 404.—WALTER
S. W. and J. W.
W . ECKELMAN,
M . , proxy
for
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Kensington No. 405.—FEED SIMMONS, M . , proxy for J. W.; GUY R. CURRIER, proxy for S. W. Scranton No. 407.—BRYAN MCKINLEY, M . ; MATHEW T . JONES, S . W.; WALTER BURKHARDT, J. W. Arma No. 408.—JOHN T . RODDA, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Haviland No. 409.—THEOBALD E . RINKEL, M.', proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Quinter
•
No. 410.—THOMAS
. M . NORTHUP, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Ensign
No. 41S.—EDWARD
W . PERKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Morland No. 414.—ROY BAIRD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Perry No. 415.—ELMER R . GOEPFERT, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM E. CAIN, proxy for S. W. King David No. 416.—D. MOUNT LEMON, M . ; EDWARD L . BRITTON, S. W.; FRANK M . CLARK, proxy for J. W.
Sharon
Springs No. 417.—CLYDE V. WORMERINGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Codell No. 418.—STEPHEN R . TUCKER, M . , proxy for J. W.; ARTHUR L. DAUGHERTY, proxy for S. W. Delia No. 419.—ADOLPHUS E . MACHA, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Lecompton No. 420.—CHARLES A. WELLS, M.;' F R A N K J. SHIRLEY, S. W.; CHARLES L . K U H N , proxy for J. W. Harveyville No. 421.—FRANK E . SISSON, proxy for M. and J . W.; BARNEY B . MARTIN, proxy for S. W. Elkliart No. 422.—WILLIAM C . WASHBURN, proxy for M., S. W.
and J. W. Selden No. 423.—THOMAS V. SLOAN, M.,.proxy for J. W.; NORMAN W. NELSON, proxy for S. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
15 13 197
.•
(Exclusive of any Grand or P a s t Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Gra.nrl Masters.)
Representatives of Lodges
457
(Exclusive of any Grand or P a s t Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters.)
District Deputy Grand Masters
51
Total representation in Grand Lodge
..733
Grand Representatives present Number of Lodges represented Number of Lodges not represented Total number of Lodges on rolls Fraternally submitted,
54 327 96 423
HARRY E . PEACH, ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, HENRY L . GAMES, HOMER C . VAN HORN, ALVA L . SWEARINGEN,
Convmittee.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
23
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—HARRY
E . PEACH, No. 12, Emporia; HOMER
C. V A N HORN, No. 167, Larned;
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN, No. 272,
Kansas City; HENRY L . GAMES, NO. 269, Conway Springs; ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, NO. 63, Oswego. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, NO. 35, (residence, P a o l a ) ; DEAN S. LEWIS, NO. 2, Leavenworth; PERRY E . MILLER, NO. 150, Wellington. On Finance and Property.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352, (residence, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville; CHARLES N . FOWLER, NO. 146, (residence, Salina) ; MOSES-H. COLE, NO. 206, Harper. On Jurisprudence.—ELRICK C. COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; W I L LIAM I. STUART, N O . 55, (residence, H i a w a t h a ) ; WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, NO. 812, (residence. Garden City) ; HUGH P. FARRELLY, No. 103, Chanute. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—HUBERT H . HUBBARD, No. 194, Galena; ROY A. SEATON, NO. 16, Manhattan. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—GEORGE
K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka.
W . TKOUT, NO. 187, Pittsburg.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. M.'. W.'. B E N S: PAULEN delivered the following address, which, on motion of W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Accepted Masons of Kansas:
Free and
BRETHREN : I t is a genuine pleasure to welcome you to this Annual Communication. Your presence is indicative that Masonry, as a speculative a r t , means something to you. That it is a vital part of your life. That you are endeavoring to live and exemplify the beautiful teachings of our Order in your business dealings, in your social gatherings, and in every walk' and station, and I am happy to know that in this gathering are men who gladly and willingly put aside, for a few days, the cares of their usual vocations and made this pilgrimage to assist Masonry and to demonstrate to the world t h a t this body of men are doing a noble and Christ-like work. That we are banded together for good. That it is our purpose and our desire to help, aid and assist all worthy brothers. That Masonry is serious and is entitled to hold in its membership, the best men of the community. We are certain that ours is an institution worthy of the support of all who strive to do good and fear GOD. The past year has been a busy one; my record is now in your hands. I willingly and gladly abide by your decision and sincerely trust that out of the successes and failures, the pleasure and sadness, the hope and ambition, that Masonry will continue to blazeh the path of progress and serve to remind us that our work is the work of the Master, and that we should not be content when we can be of some assistance to our brothers and fellowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;never foi'getting that "Service above Self" will bring that satisfaction and peace of mind you and I so much desire. NECROLOGY.
During the year, two past elective Grand Officers have been called to Eternal rest. M.'. W.'. Brother MAURICE L . STONE, passed to the great beyond on May 23rd, and his body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near Wamego on May 26, 1921, according to our Ancient Ceremonies. R.'. W.'. Brother JAMES M . KECK, P a s t Grand Junior Warden,closed his eyes and fell into that sleep which knows no awakening an November 11th. The funeral services were held at Neodesha on
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Monday, November 14, 1921, conducted by Harmony Lodge No. 94 of which he was an old and honored member. Our official circle was broken by the death of our Grand Chaplain, W-'. Brother FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY on July 9, 1921. Brother BLAYNEY was loved and revered by all. He died as he had livedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Christian gentleman. Seven hundred eighteen of our brethren have been summoned to their final rest since our last Annual Communication. The Committee on Necrology will pay a fitting tribute to these brethren in their report. INSTALLATION OF GRAND SECRETARY AND GRAND PURSUIVANT.
On February 18, 1921, at the Masonic Grand Lodge Building in the City of Topeka, and in the presence of R-'. W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senior Warden, W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Senior Deacon, M.'. W-'. ALEX. A. SHARP and M.'. W-"- OWEN J.
WOOD, Past Grand Masters, and FREDERIC H . WILSON, member Orient Lodge No. 51, your Grand Master installed R-'- W-'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, who was unable to attend the last Annual Communication on account of illness, and W.'. ROBERT C . CALDWELL, Grand Pursuivant, who was not present at Grand Lodge when the other Grand Officers were installed. INSTALLATION OF GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD.
W-'- Brother LYNN R . BRODRICK, Grand Junior Steward, was compelled to leave Grand Lodge before installation, and was duly installed on April-5, 1921, by W.'. Brother GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, Past Master, at a regular Communication of Marysville Lodge No. 91. LODGES CONSTITUTED.
Charters have been issued during my term of office to five lodges. From all indications, our new lodges are proficient in the work and a credit to this Grand Lodge. A full and complete report is included in the report of the Grand Secretary. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Letters of Dispensation have been issued during the year for the establishment of lodges at, Clafiin, Barton County. Turner, Wyandotte County. Minneola, Clark County. Richmond, Franklin County, Cunningham, Kingman County. Pretty Prairie, Reno County, Burdick, Morris County. Goff, Nemaha County.
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A detailed report will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. DISPENSATIONS.
A" large number of Dispensations have been issued during the year. There appeared to be sufficient reason for their issuance, yet I am certain the privilege is abused in many cases. I refiised to comply with the request in numerous instances and urge that the request for Special Dispensations be a rare thing and only in case of absolute necessity. LECTURERS. W.". Brothers HARVEY O . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART have
rendered the Grand Lodge most excellent service, and it was my pleasure to re-appoint these distinguished Craftsmen as Lecturers during my term as Grand Master. They a r e both high grade gentlemen, thorough ritualists, correct in every detail, and their presence a t the District Meetings always results in much good.to the Craft. In my opinion, they should be re-employed, and the Districi Meetings continued in the future. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
A number of appointments were made during the year of Grand Representatives of our Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges and Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near our Grand Lodge. The report of the Grand Secretary contains a detailed report of all these appointments. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The assistance rendered by the District Deputy Grand Masters during the year can hardly be estimated. I have called on them frequently and they have rendered valuable service, not only to the Grand Master, but to the Craft in general. With but one exception, they have been courteous at all times, prompt in the performance of every duty and have rendered substantial assistance to Masonry. Brother ARTHUR J. LEWIS of District No. 68, of Ellsworth, refused, or at least neglected, to answer official communications, not only from the Grand Secretary, b u t also from the Grand East. It became necessary to remove the brother from office and Brother FRANK D . SPERRY was appointed in his stead. I regret to mention this unfortunate occurrence in my address. The action of Brother LEWIS was unwarranted and absolutely inexcusable.
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OUR MASONIC HOME.
This is the pride of every Kansas Mason and I am pleased to inform you that under the efficient management of Brother and Mrs. SNELL, with the able assistance of M-'. W-"- ' Brother THOMAS G. PITCH, First "Vice-president and Secretary of the Home, and our excellent Board of Trustees, conditions at the Home a r e all that could be desired. The old folks are comfortable and satisfied and the children healthy and happy. A complete and detailed report will be presented by M.'. W.'. Brother THOMAS G. FITCH, and I urge a close and careful attention to his report. CORNER STONES.
On April 29th, it was my great pleasure to officiate a t the laying of the corner stone of the new high school building at Oswego. With the assistance of R-'. W.'. Brother JOHN MCCULLAGH, Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. Brother JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senior Warden, R."- W.'. Brother ELMER S. NANCE, District Deputy Grand Master, and other brethren, the ceremony was conducted according to our Ancient Custom. The citizens of Oswego and vicinity have reason to be proud of this magnificent building and it reflects credit on this prosperous community. The day was ideal and the people of that locality attended in large numbers to witness the ceremony. Commissions were issued for laying corner stones as follows: To M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, Past Grand Master, to l a y t h e corner stone of the new Masonic Temple at Manhattan on the 14th day of April. To M-'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, Past Grand Mas-
ter, to lay the corner stone of high school building at Satanta on the 25th day of April. To R.'. W.'. JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senior Warden, to lay the corner stone of high school building at Cedarvale on the 4th day of July. To R.'. W.'. ROY H . CLOSSEN, to lay the corner stone of the M. E. Church at Caney on the 7th day of August. To R.". W.'. BAYARD J. LONG, to lay the corner stoneof the high school building at Kingsdown on the 10th day of August. To R.'. W.'. E. ROY FARWELL, to lay the corner stone of the Court House of Rooks County a t Stockton on the 8th day of September. To R.'. W-'- CHARLES C. MALCOLM, to lay the corner stone of
the high school building a t Selden, on the 20th day of September. To R-'. W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH, Deputy Grand Master, to lay the corner stone of the Christian Church at Beloit on the 21st day of September.
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To M.'. W-'- WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, Past Grand Master,
to lay the corner stone of the new Court House of Haskell County at Sublette on the 15th day of October. To R.". W-'- J O H N A. FERRELL, Grand Senior Warden, to lay the corner stone of the new Presbyterian Church a t Sedan on the 1st day of November. To M.". W.'. HENRY F . MASON, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner stone of the new Court House of Osage County at Lyndon on the 2nd day of December. GRAND ORATOR.
W.'. Brother ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH of Manhattan, and a Past Master of Anthony Lodge No. 200, has been chosen to deliver the oration a t this.Annual Communication. Brother MCCOLLOCH is a well known journalist and lawyer, a deep thinker and a fluent writer. He is a student of Masonic History and an enthusiastic Mason. His address will be instructive and entertaining. Do not fail to be present. FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Without a single exception, the most harmonious and friendly relations exist between our Grand Lodge and those of other Grand Jurisdictions. I fear, however, 'ihat several of our subordinate lodges expect and ask too much of lodges in other jurisdictions. Except, in extremely rare instances. It should not be expected that all the work be conferred as an act of courtesy,, and I urge that such requests be less frequent. Occasionally it is proper, and right to ask some lodge in another Grand Jurisdiction to'finish the work by conferring the Master Mason's Degree, but I can hardly conceive of a case when all the Degrees should be conferred as an act of courtesy. CERTIFICATES FOR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP.
Your Grand Master believes there is nothing of greater importance a t this time to be considered by the Grand Lodge than that relating to this subject, and it is therefore presented in the hope that it will receive the most careful consideration of all Masters and Secretaries. The Law providing for a transfer of membership, as contained in Section 170 of our Grand Lodge Laws, was adopted in 1917. It has now been tested for five years, and so far as enabling the Grand Secretary to maintain the high standard of the historical
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record of every membe'' ^n this Grand Jurisdiction from the establishment of the first lodge, it is not only an absolute failure but is fast destroying the usefulness of this p a r t of our valuable records. The condition is growing worse each year and with the changes of Secretaries annually there is little hope that the system can ever be made effective. Your Grand Master has given this matter his personal attention and therefore has no hesitancy in saying that notwithstanding the fact that this system for transfer of membership has been in vogue only five years, lodges today are carrying upon their rolls members who under the system of transfer are likewise carried as members on the rolls of other lodges and in some cases during the past year it has developed that some members have been carried upon the rolls of three lodges during the past twelve months. It must be further borne in mind that perhaps not to exceed fifty per cent of these errors can possibly be discovered by the Grand Secretary as the variation in the spelling of names makes it a physical impossibility for him, even with our magnificent historical registry, to detect all of these mistakes. Therefore, unless there is immediate improvement in its application within the next decade the authenticity and usefulness of our historical record of members will be practically worthless. Without going into extended details your attention is called to a few of the mistakes which have been discovered by the Grand Secretary, by means of the historical registry. In several instances it has come to the actual knowledge of the Grand Secretary that a brother elected in another lodge on a certificate for transfer has been suspended in his former lodge on account of the Secretary of the lodge in which he was elected, failing to notify the original lodge of such election, and his record therefore in the office of the Grand Secretary will show he has been suspended for non-payment of dues when as a matter of fact his record is clear. In many ca.<?es it has been discovered that the brother's record shows he was admitted to a lodge before he dimitted firom his original lodge. This is brought about through the Secretary, when issuing the dimit, failing to date it the same date as the issuance of the Certificate for Transfer of Membership. In other cases members have petitioned and been elected simply on a statement from the applicant to the Master or Secx'etary of the lodge that he would apply for a Certificate for Transfer of Membership, but owing to his failure to do so, or that of the Secretary requested to comply with his request, the lodge proceeds
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to receive the report of the committee and act upon it without being accompanied by either a Certificate for Transfer or a Dimit. Of course in every case of this kind the fault lies with the Secretary. In some cases a brother has petitioned, been elected, dimitted, again petitioned, been elected and dimitted without the original lodge of which he was a member ever having issued either a Certificate for Transfer of Membership or a Dimit. When the attention of the Secretaries interested is called to the errors, in most cases they deny ever having issued a Certificate for Transfer of Membership, while others claim the Secretary of the lodge in which the brother was elected never notified them, and on the other hand the Secretary of the lodge in which the brother is elected fails to notify the original lodge of the election of the brother, and in other cases Secretaries assume t h a t the Certificate for Transfer of Membership is all that is needed and no further action is taken. - It likewise has developed t h a t owing to the changes in Secretaries particularly, and notwithstanding the fact that the Law provides t h a t these Certificates can only be used between lodges within our own Grand Jurisdiction they have been issued and sent to members now residing within the jurisdiction of other Grand Lodges. The purpose of the law is important and valuable, having for its object the protection of the Masonic membership of worthy brethren in their effort to promote the extension of Masonry by signing applications for dispensations for Lodges U. D. or who for other good reasons may desire to change their membership. The law is plain and explicit and requires only the intelligent care of Masters and Secretaries to make it workable and of the greatest service to the Craft. Lodge officers are therefore enjoined to a more earnest effort to comply with its provisions under penalty of punishment for carelessness or neglect. The attention of the incoming Grand Master is earnestly called to this important subject. CONFERRING DEGREES OUT OF TIME.
In posting the records it was discovered that during the year 1920, thirty-two degrees were conferred in less than lawful time and without special dispensation from the Grand Master. This matter is therefore referred to the Grand Lodge for such action as they may deem best. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The experience of the last two years is most convincing proof that the District Meetings are an absolute necessity. The meet-
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ings are growing larger each year and more interest will be manifested as these meetings continue. We are extremely fortunate in having as our Grand Lecturers, Brothers HARVEY 0 . DAVIS, and STANFORD M . SMART.
The instruc-
tion given by these well informed brethren is bearing fruit and the work now exemplified by our subordinate lodges is nearer letter perfect than ever before. I was permitted to attend a considerable number of these meetings. In every instance much interest was shown and without doubt those attending were materially benefited. It was.the most enjoyable part of my year as Grand Master. I regret that it was not possible to visit every District in the state. These meetings are held for the purpose of benefiting the subordinate lodges and they should always make an extra effort to be well represented. With few exceptions the meetings were well attended and without question, resulted in much good. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
On October 29th, I extended an invitation to Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, of North Topeka, to exemplify the work of the Third Degree in full dramatized form at this Annual Communication. This invitation was promptly accepted, and the brethren will have an opportunity to witness this work by the above lodge this evening. Work will begin promptly a t 7:30 P. M. I sincerely trust you will be present. DISCIPLINE.
In many cases it has been necessary for your Grand Master to suggest, and in rare instances, to order that certain things be done or not be done. Our Laws are-plain and every lodge in this jurisdiction should know when they are doing the business of the lodge in a proper and lawful manner. It is only when some brother attempts to evade his duty as a man and a Mason that any action by the Grand Master should be necessary. No genuine Mason will permit prejudice to influence his judgment or cause him to do the things he knows he should not do. Let him appeal to his own conscienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a just verdict will always be the result. Complaints came to me that not a few of the lodges in our jurisdiction were utterly disregarding the official communication issued June 15, 1920, by Past Grand Master FARRELLY and it was deemed expedient, and even necessary, to again call to the attention of all the subordinate lodges, the necessity of adhering strictly to our forms and ceremonies. On July 1, 1921, I issued the following communication:
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and Brethren
OF THE of all Lodyes in this
February, Jurisdiction:
BRETHREN' :
From time to time the attention of all lodges has been called to certain irregularities in the Work and violation of our Laws in the hope that such information and advice would be heeded, and that in the future all lodges would comply strictly with all requirements concerning the Laws and the proper manner for conferring the degrees as required under our Ritual. I regret, therefore, to say that in some instances no attention has been paid to the communication issued from the Grand East on the above subjects, and such lodges have deliberately and flagrantly disregarded the orders of the Grand Master and openly violated the Laws, and have made many innovations in our Work and Lectures. I am, therefore, constrained to direct your attention to the following subjects, which among others, were presented to you one year ago through an ofllcial communication from the Grand East, by M.'. W.'. P a s t Grand Master H U G H P . FARREI.I.Y :
1. Before receiving each candidate, opportunity must be given in the usual way for objections. 2. There should be competent brethren in all the ofHces and there must be a t all times a Tyler on duty. 3. The lecture in each degree must be given complete. When there are two or more candidates, the lecture may be given to them together. The Monitorial lecture as recommended must be included. The lectures must be given at the same Communication when the degrees are conferred. 4. The. Prayer must be as prescribed in the Monitor. 5. The "Dramatized Form", when given, must be in a thoroughly efficient manner by brethren, all of whom are trained and skilled in their several p a r t s . ' 6. All candidates must be required to pass the usual examination in open lodge, and such examination must be approved by affirmative vote of the lodge before a candidate is advanced. In no case shall any degree be conferred out of time, except b y Dispensation, and in all applications the reasons must be stated why the Dispensation is asked. 7. The official ciphers must be used strictly in the manner provided by law and regulations only, and lu copy anything therefrom or the use thereof by a candidate before receiving the third degree from which to learn any part of the lectures, is strictly prohibited. Any member having in his possession or using in any way any other than the official cipher, is guilty of unmasonic conduct and all brethren to whom such knowledge may come should become active in bringing such brother to trial. 8. Brethren should be thoroughly posted in the work lecture of the third degree very soon after receiving it. This is too often omitted and thus oftentimes places a brother as well as the lodge that Raises him, under embarrassing circumstances. 9. There is but one place in any part of the Work where more than one brother can be handled a t the same time, and this is in the Middle Chamber work only. 10. All candidates in all degrees or sections of degrees, must be handled separately and given the full work except in the Middle Chamber work. To seat one or more brethren in the lodge room and simply permit them to see the work conferred in the second section of the third degree or
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in any other part 'of the work, is strictly proliibited and any lodge thai does tliis will liave its Charter arrested upon evidence of such conduct coming to the notice of the Grand Master. Upon receipt of information as to the failure of any Lodges in this jurisdiction to strictly obey the several propositions mentioned above, your Grand Master will feel justified in arresting the charters of all such Lodges. Your Grand Master will feel justified in suspending from office a n y Secretary who fails to read thi.s communication a t the first Stated Cominunication after its receipt. All Masters are hereby ordered to report to the Grand Secretary immediately after this communication will have been read to the Lodge that the order of the Grand Master has been strictly complied with."
It is expected that the lodges in this jurisdiction are conferring the degrees in a proper manner and are endeavoring to comply with all the laws of Masonry, GRAND CHAPLAIN.
The death of our faithful and beloved Brother, W-'- FRANCIS S. BLAYNEY, caused a vacancy in the office of Grand Chaplain. On October 29, 1921, I appointed Brother FRED E . BROOKS of
Marysville, Kansas, to fill this position.
Brother BROOKS was duly
installed by W-'- Brother EDWARD C. FAUST, Master, at a regular
Communication of Smithton Lodge No. 1, on November 14, 1921.. LODGE CALAMITIES.
Richmond Lodge U. D.—On the 19th of December, the hall and all the records, with the exception of the minute book of Richmond Lodge U. D. were destroyed by fire. This is extremely unfortunate for the brethren of this Lodge. They were very enthusiastic; had raised five while under dispensation and had considerable unfinished work. They are expecting to immediately begin the erection of a new hall and will, no doubt, soon have a permanent home.' Maple Hill Lodge No. 370.—This lodge has been without a satisfactory place for Masonic meetings for years. I have written a number of letters urging the brethren to secure better quarters, and have recently received information that this lodge had entered into a contract for the erection of a two-story building, the second floor to be used for Masonic meetings and that the work on the building would begin at once. I sincerely trust that the brethren of this vicinity will very soon be properly equipped and have a home in keeping with the dignity of the Order. Piper Lodge No. 385.—This particular lodge has had special mention from previous Grand Masters. They were not represented a t the district meeting, although it was held only fifteen miles from Piper. They assure me that plans are made whereby they will very soon occupy their own hall.
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For a good many years this lodge has been without a suitable hall and unless they take immediate action to secure the necessary quarters, their charter should be arrested. GRAND LODGE LIBRARY.
It is well known that our Grand Secretary has taken great pride in building up a Masonic library and museum which would eventually prove of inestimable value to the Craft in this jurisdiction. He has labored hard and long and has succeeded in accumulating Masonic literature from all parts of the world. In addition to this valuable collection of Masonic works there has been amassed thousands of Masonic periodicals, addresses on various Masonic subjects, programs and other data of great interest to members- of the fraternity. At the beginning of this work the Grand Lodge secured the services of a practical librarian, one who was a member of the Craft, thoroughly familiar with Masonic terms and titles, and after considerable labor and with the co-operation of Past Grand Master DEWEY and the Grand Secretary a system of cataloging and indexing the books in the library was established. This work was continued until 1912 when the librarian, Brother THEODORE H . MORRISON, laid down the working tools of life. . About this time all the available space in the library was used and nothing further could be done until more ample quarters were provided. With the construction of our Masonic Grand Lodge Building the Grand Lodge has provided almost unlimited accommodations for this work and with the accumulation of books and other printed matter since 1912 it is highly important that the work of indexing and cataloging be taken up at once. It is the desire of the Grand Secretary that when this work is completed a system of circulating library be established in order that the membership generally throughout the state may have access to this valuable collection of Masonic knowledge. In addition to this plan it is proposed that at each district , meeting a competent brother be selected to deliver a talk or address on some Masonic subject. The necessary data for such address can easily be compiled by the Grand Secretary or librarian, copies furnished to the brother selected in each district and from which he can prepare his talk or address. In this way we will deal with a given subject each year. Our system of holding Schools of Instruction in each district every year has brought about a very high standard of proficiency in the Ritual and the time is almost at Hand when there should be-
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introduced at each of these meetings an interesting talk or address on some given subject concerning Freemasonry. In view of the work accomplished by the Grand Secretary in the selection and accumulation of books and other data for our library it will require but little time to set this work in motion and with the co-operation and assistance of the Craft in general we can begin a work of Masonic education which will be of the highest standard and bring about almost unlimited interest among the members. I have gone over the proposition most carefully with the Grand Secretary and have no hesitancy in recommending that he, as Librarian, be fully authorized under the direction of the Council of Administration to employ all necessary help to carry on this work, and to purchase such desks and filing cases as may be needed. DECISIONS.
During the year several of our lodges have requested me to inform them whether a lodge has a right to use its funds to purchase stock in an oil enterprise, use some of the lodge funds in assisting in the building of a public tuberculosis sanitarium, or appropriate money from the lodge funds to assist in purchasing robes for an organization known as the "De Molay". To all these inquiries I replied that it was not proper to use the funds of a lodge for any other than strictly Masonic purposes. Questions of a similar nature have been submitted to several of my predecessors and rulings and decisions made by them covered only the particular case and the purpose for which the lodge proposed to use its funds. One decision provided that the funds could not be donated to an endowment fund for a cemetery owned by a city; another provides, that the funds of a lodge cannot be used in securing a location for a business enterprise apart from lodge purposes. It is provided in a note by Past Grand Master OWEN A. BASSETT, under Section 4 of Article VII of 'the Constitution, that "A lodge holds all of its funds and property in trust for Masonic uses * * *." This has been for so long a period the general usage that it has become a Law, and on this our Grand Lodge bases its right as the possessor of all the funds and property of a Lodge when it becomes extinct. It seems to me that neither the law nor the decisions rendered are general enough in their character to furnish the desired information to the Craft, and I therefore feel justified in submitting the following decision on this subject: Lodge Fuvds.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The funds of a lodge are to be used for Masonic purposes, whii h as provided by Section 6, Article VIII of the
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Constitution includes the payment of any sum of money out of the treasury for the support of the poor, for the relief of the distressed, or for any other purpose which shall tend to ameliorate the condition of the human family or an individual. ALLEN LODGE NO. 3 3 5 .
This lodge has caused your Grand Master more anxiety and concern than all the other lodges in our Grand Jurisdiction combined. There is much dissension among its membership. Early in the year charges were preferred against one of its members. These charges were of a very serious nature and demanded some action by. the lodge. The lodge, however, refused to entertain the charges presented. The whole matter should be referi-ed t a the Jurisprudence Committee for their investigation. CONCLUSION.
My successor will soon be clothed with the power and authority given me one year ago. I have failed to accomplish much I had hoped to do, but, my brethren, every endeavor has been made to administer the affairs of the high and important office which by your suffrage you so generously bestowed, in a manner consistent with common sense and in keeping with the high ideals of our Order. I know that in many instances I have failed to come up to your expectationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;occasionally I was disappointed in myself, but in each case. Justice, as I saw it, was administered to the individual Mason and to the lodges in general. No greater honor can be conferred on me, and I shall always cherish the memory of the brethren of this Grand Lodge. I t is with a feeling of gratitude to you all that I relinquish the gavel of authority to my worthy successor and 1 trust the same careful consideration will be given him which the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction have accorded me. I desire to express my sincere appreciation of the many courtesies extended me by the Grand Officers. They have been willing to co-operate in every way to assist your Grand Master for the betterment of Blasonry. I am under special obligations to Deputy Grand Master MCCULLAGH and . the Grand Wardens, Brothers FERRELL and BIRD. They have promptly performed every duty and their assistance during the year lightened the burdens imposed on your Grand Master. Particularly am I indebted to our Grand Secretary. His willingness to assist, and his knowledge of Masonry combined with his loye for the Order and his ardent desire to make Masonry in Kansas what it should be, makes the entrance
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to his store-house of wisdom easy to enter. I have consulted him many times during the past year and on each occasion Brother W I L SON has graciously and kindly given the assistance desired. I am glad to acknowledge here and now my lasting gratitude to my good friend and Brother. My year of service will soon end. It is my hope that my desire to serve as best I may will always be a part of my existence. I trust that Masonry will continue to flourish and the lessons taught us inside the lodge will be exemplified in our daily lives; that our actions shall meet with the approval of our Supreme Grand Master, and when we shall lay down the working tools of life, may it be truthfully said of each of us, "He was a real man, and a true Mason." Fraternally submitted. B E N S. PAULEN,
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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 T r e a s u r e r , submitted the following r e p o r t , which, on motion, was r e ferred t o t h e Committee on R e p o r t s 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, 1922.
W. F . MARCH, Grand
Treasurer,
In account tvitli the M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1921. Feb. 1.—Balance Feb. 25.—Received Mch. 3.—Received Mch. 4.—Received Mch. 5.—Received Mch. 7.—Received Mch. 14.—Received Mch. 24.—Received Mch. 31.—Received Apr. 18.—Received Apr. 18.—Received Apr. 21.—Received Apr. 21.—Received May 3.—Received May 10.—Received May 13.—Received May 16.—Received May 20.—Received May 23.—Received May 23.—Received June 1.—Received June 20.—Received June 25.—Received June 25.—Received July 2.—Received July 6.—Received July ll.^Received July 16.—Received July 16.—Received July 25.—Received July 27.—Received Aug. 2.—Received Aug. 6.—Received
on hand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand from Grand
$12,861 16 Secretary..? 582 35 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 40 00 Secretary.. 32 60 Secretary.. 17 66 Secretary.. 3 83 Secretary.. 83 Secretary.. 2 00 Secretary.. 1 50 Secretary.. 4 05 Secretary.. 340 00 Secretary.. 2 00 Secretary.. 25 Secretary.. 1 50 Secretary.. 50 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 1 53 Secretary.. 6 00 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 750 00 Secretary.. 3 00 Secretary.. 50 Secretary.. 1,355 00 Secretary.. 5 00 Secretary.. 1,022 60 Secretary.. 3 55 Secretary.. 1 25 Secretary.. 20 00 Secretary.. 25
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Aug. 9.—Received Aug. 16.—Received Aug. 20.—Received Aug. 25.—Received Aug. 27.—Received Sept. 1.—Received Sept. 22.—Received Oct. 3.—Received Oct. 17.—Received Oct. 17.—Received Oct. 25.—Received Nov. 22.—Received Nov. 30.—Received Dec. 1.—Received Dec. 13.—Received Dec. 16.—Received Dec. 17.—Received Dec. 17.—Received Dec. 29.—Received 1922. Jan. 4.—Received Jan. 4.—Received Jan. 4.—Received Jan. 4.—Received Jan. 6.—Received Jan. 7.—Received Jan. 7.—Received Jan. 10.—Received Jan. 10.—Received Jan. 11.—^Received Jan. 13.—Received Jan. 14.—Received Jan. 14.—Received Jan. 16.—Received Jan. 16.—Received Jan. 17.—Received Jan. 17.—Received Jan. 17.—Received Jan. 19.—Received Jan. 19.—Received Jan. 19.—Received Jan. 19.—Received Jan. 20.—Received Jan. 21.—Received Jan. 21.—Received Jan. 23.—Received Jan. 24.—Received Total
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from from
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Secretary..$ 3 Secretary.. 84 Secretary.. 5 Secretary.. 13 Secretary.. Secretary.. 3 Secretary.. 87 Secretary.. 500 Secretary.. ' 340 Secretary.. 3,000 Secretary.. Secretary.. Secretary.. 500 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 2,500 Secretary.. 23 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 720
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Secretary.. 1,349 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 15 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 5,014 Secretary.. Secretary.. 230 Secretary.. 8,807 Secretary.. Secretary..15,554 Secretary..17,985 Secretary.. 5,965 Secretary.. 170 Secretary.. 1,677 Secretary.. 3,723 Secretary.. 812 Secretary.. 4,544 Secretary.. 7,564 Secretary.. 20 Secretary.. 365 Secretary.. 100 Secretary.. 6,114 Secretary.. 177 Secretary.. 259 Secretary..16,320 Secretary.. 2,030 Secretary.. 102
00 00 00 00 00 50 00 00 50 00 00 00 62 00 00 59 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 60 00 00=$111,098 53
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?123,959 69
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THU
February,
Disbursements. 1921-1922.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 393 inclusive except No. 348 .• ?106,780 95 Transferred to Charity Fund 3,678 98 Balance on hand 13,499 76 Total
;.
$123,959 69
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1921.—Balance on hand 1922.—Transferred from General Fund Total...
$11,372 70 3,678 98 $15,051 68
Disbursetnents. 1922.—Warrant No. 348 Balance on hand
$ 1,019 00 14,032 68
Total r.. $15,051 68 I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: '\ Spring Township, Harper County: No. 11, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 $ 500 00 No. 12, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931....; 500 00 No. 13, dated Aug. 1, 1911, due Aug. 1, 1931 500 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, District No. 79, Greenwood County:. No. 10, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1922 500 00 No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1923 500 00 No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1924 500 00 No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1925 500 00 No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1926 500 00 No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1927 500 00 School District No. 50, Brotvn County: No. 7, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1933 500 00 No. 6, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1934 500 00 No. 5, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1935 500 00 No. 4, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1936 500 00 No. 3, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1937 500 00 No. 2, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938 500 00 No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939 500 00 School District No. 12, Ottaiva County: No. 17, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 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
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Board of Education, City of Larned: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 United States Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds: No. A 00107471, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. C 00107473, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106874, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00107587, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. H 00107588, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. J 00107589, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. K 00107590, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107591, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107001, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. F. 00944386, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. B 00106822, due Oct. 15, 1938.... No. C 00106943, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106944, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. E 00106945, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. F 00106946, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00106947, due Oct. 15, 1938
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$ 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00
...-^ 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00
Total
$31,500 00 Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FKANK MARCH,
Grand
Treasurer.
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February,
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. R.". W . ' . ALBERT K . W I L S O N , G r a n d Secretary, submitted t h e following report, which, on motion of W.'. J O H N W . N E I L S O N , w a s r e f e r r e d t o t h e Committee on
Reports of Grand Officers: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
The Grand Secretary herewith submits the following as his report for the year 1921: INABILITY OF GRAND SECRETARY TO ATTEND THE LAST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
Your Grand Secretary takes this opportunity of expressing his regrets a t not being able to attend the last Annual Communication on account of illness, it being the first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge he has been unable to attend for thirty-nine consecutive years, and likewise the meetings of the Grand Chapter and Grand Council since he was first made a member of those bodies. However, the disappointment was to a very great extent compensated for by the kind words of love and sympathy received from the brethren and Companions from all parts of our Grand Jurisdiction. For all these kind words and acts your Grand Secretary takes this opportunity of expressing his most profound thanks. It has always been customary for your Grand Secretary to anticipate that something unforeseen might occur which would prevent his attendance at an Annual Communication, and that without UWC
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Annual Communication might be embarrassed because of a lack of the usual annual reports covering the transactions of the office of the Grand Secretary during the year, and in view of such anticipated contingency the annual reports have always been prepared, so far as possible, not later than December 1st to loth of each year. In accordance with this custom the usual annual reports were all completed, all data ready for the printer, except the summing up of the membership and finances of the year, at the time your Grand Secretary was stricken, and it is therefore gratifying to know that on account of his timely action the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was not in the least embarrassed.
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PROCEEDINGS 1 9 2 1 .
It is gratifying to report that we were again on time in issuing our Annual Proceedings, and within thirty days after the close of the Grand Lodge they were distributed. BINDING VOLUME XVIII.
In compliance with our law five hundred copies of the Proceedings for the years 1919, 1920 and 1921 were bound and one copy sent to each lodge and to such Grand Lodges as furnished like volumes. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The historical registry and abstract were posted up to and including the annual reports for 1921 immediately following Grand Lodge. CHARTERS ISSUED.
At the last Annual Communication charters were authorized for the formation of new lodges, to-wit: Delia Lodge No. U9.—On March 11, 1921, R.'. W-'. ROBERT C . CALDWELL, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: WILLIAM HARRISON GARDNER
Master
ADOLPH EDWfARD MACHA
Senior Warden
NELS THOMPSON
Junior Warden
ASA EDWARD MOORE BURTON SAMUEL MOORE
HERMAN RICHARD MILLER J O H N LAYTON KELLER
Treasurer Secretary
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon
ROLEY GUY KELLER
Senior Steward.
HOWARD ELISHA HOUCK
Junior
WILBUR BRUCE WOOLPERT
Steward Tyler
Lecompton Lodge No. ^20.—On March 5, 1921, R.'. W-'- W I L LIAM E. CAIN, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: EMERSON B . W E L L S
FRED H . MOORE CHARLES A. WELLS GEORGE L . MCCARTY KARL M . KREIDER
FRANK J.-SHIRLEY, J R ROBERT M . NORWOOD' BERT D . BAUGHMAN GEORGE Z . W H I P P L E WILLIAM H . G L E N N
Master
Senior Warden Junior Warden. Treasurer Secretary
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Harveyville Lodge No. J,21.—On March 2, 1921, R-'. W.'. ARTHUR B . PRATT, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: CHARLES O . H A W K S
Master
ORVAL B . CANTRILL WILLIAM W . HARVEY
Senior Warden Junior Warden
LOUIS S . HODSON GAIL M . UMBERGEK
Treasurer Secretary
EvANELL N. HEINLEIN
Senior Deacon
J O H N THOMAS WILLIAM H . LANE
Junior Deacon Senior Steward
ELVIN E . Joss WILLIAM
Junior Steward
W . GRIGSBY
:
Tyler
Elkhart Lodge No. J,S2.—On March 8, 1921, R.'. W.'. JOHN J. MILLER, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: WILLIAM C . WASHBURN
Master
ERNEST H . FISHER GEORGE G. ANDERSON R. L E R O Y JEWELL F R A N K L I N M . NASON
' ROBERT JOSEPH ERNEST AVALON
C. REED E . BUCKLAND N . VAN HOSEN A . HOACH
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
;..-.
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward .Junior Steward
'.
THOMAS B . EVANS
Tyler
Sclden Lodge No. i23.—0n March 15, 1921, R.'. W.'. HARMON J. BOWER, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: CHARLES C . MALCOLM
Master
THOMAS V. SLOAN ROLLIN 0 . BISHOP
Senior Warden Junior Warden
CHORAL L . POPE
Treasurer
LEE R . CLARK HARRY F . SLOAN
Secretary Senior Deacon
RAY C. GROOM
Junior Deacon
HARRY E . HANSHAW ANTHONY L . YELEK JOHN
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Senior Steward Junior Steward
GOODWIN
Tyler
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Claflin Lodge, at Claflin, Barton County:—Dispensation issued February 23, 1921. Officers: OSCAR T . HERTHEL, Master; L A VELLE C . HICKS, Senior Warden; BRUCE B . TRUITT, Junior Warden.
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OF KANSAS.
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Turner Lodge, at Ttirner, Wyandotte County:—Dispensation issued February 24, 1921. Officers: ABRAM A. TEEGARDEN, Master; ELMER W . WILSON, Senior Warden;
Warden. Minneola
Lodge, at Minneola,
JAMES D . ADKINS,
Clark
Junior
County:—Dispensation
issued March 4, 1921. Officers: ORVAL R . GIFFIN, Master; EDGAR RAMSAY, Senior Warden; WALTER N . WOODSIDE, Junior Warden.
Richmond Lodge, at Richmond, Franklin County:—Dispensation issued May 19, 1921. Officers: DAVID P. GRAHAM, Master; HENRY H . STALEY, Senior Warden;
GEORGE G. KREEGER,
Junior
Warden. Cunningham Lodge, at Cunningham,, Kingman County:—Dispensation issued May 21, 1921. Officers: DANIEL A. ARMENTROUT, Master; J O H N A. FOUTCH, Senior Warden; GEORGE R . DEMPSEY,
Junior Warden. Pretty Prairie Lodge, at Pretty Prairie, Reno County:—Dispensation issued June 18, 1921. Officers: DAVID B . BUHLER. Master; JOSEPH C. HANES, Senior Warden; WILLIAM H . HANES, Junior
Warden. • Burdick Lodge, at Burdick,
Morris County:—Dispensation
is-
sued June 20, 1921. Officers: HOYT B . REMY, Master; EDGAR H . • LOUGH, Senior Warden; CHARLES W . HALL, Junior Warden.
Goff Lodge, at Goff, Netnaha
Cottwtj/.-^Dispensation issued
August 17, 1921. Officers: OLIVER V. COLLINS, Master; WILLIAM F. TURKENTINE, J R . , Senior Warden; EDGAR E . HOLSTON, Junior
Warden. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
During the year, charters of the following Lodges were placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, and each of these Lodges were furnished with a certified photographic copy, nicely framed, and ready to be hung on the wall of the Lodge room: Wetmore Lodge No. 53, Wetmore. McCracken Lodge No. 58, McCracken. Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge. Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia. Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute. Blue Valley Lodge No. 112, Irving. Carson Lodge No. 132, Elk City. Douglass Lodge No. 151, Douglass. Mount Moriah Lodge No. 179, Kinsley. Royal Lodge No. 192, Lyons. Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, Lucas: Anthony Lodge No. 200, Anthony. Downs Lodge No. 204, Downs.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman. Urbana Lodge No. 239, Urbana. Whiting Lodge No. 250, Whiting. Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal. Severance Lodge No. 313, Severance. Caney Lodge,No. 324, Caney. Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove. Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains. White City Lodge No. 380, White City. Tyro Lodge No. 386, Tyro. Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville. Mullinville Lodge No. 399, Mullinville. Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs. The charters of the following Lodges were so time-worn and faded that it was necessary to have them restored before being photographed: Wetmore Lodge No. 53; Carson Lodge No. 132; Douglass Lodge No. 151. In order to make a permanent record of the Lodges whose charters have been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge a list is submitted herewith, including those sent in during the year just closed: 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; Jewell Lodge No. 11, Jewell; Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14, Oskaloosa; Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhatt a n ; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Falls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Osage Valley T-odge No. 24, Osawatomie; Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Mound City Lodge No. 33, Mound City; Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola; DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto; Delphian Lodge No'. 44, Garnett; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Wetmore Lodge No. 53, Wetmore; McCracken Lodge No. 58, McCracken; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Altamont Lodge No. 69, Altamont; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville; Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia; Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville; Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Blue
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Valley Lodge No. 112, Irving; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Museotah; Halcyoc Lodge No. 120, Peabody; Clifton Lodge No. 122, Clifton; Meridiar. Lodge No. 126, Elk Falls; Carson Lodge No. 132, Elk City; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Clay Center Lodge No. 134, Clay Center; Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 138, Dover; Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Douglass Lodge N i . 151, Douglass; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison, Greenwood Lodge No. 163, Fall River; Oxford Lodge No. 165, Oxford; Larned Lodge No. 167, Larned; McPherson Lodge No. 172, McPherson; 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; Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 179, Kinsley; Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton; Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie; Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City; Royal Lodge No. 192, Lyons; Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena; Hays Lodge No. 195, Hays; Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison; Canton Lodge No. 197, Canton; Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, Lucas; Anthony Lodge No. 200, Anthony; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Downs Lodge No. 204, Downs; Pulton Lodge No. 210, Fulton; Olive Branch.Lodge No. 212, Colony; Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, Severy; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon; Anchor Lodge No. 224, Williamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman; Urbana Lodge No. 239, Urbana; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale; Whiting Lodge No. 250, Whiting; Galva Lodge No. 251, Galva; Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley; Morton Lodge No. 258; Cheney; Beattie Lodge No. 259, Beattie; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom; Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore; Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville; Beulah Lodge No. 291, Bunker Hill; Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis; Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson; Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal; Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton; Avon Lodge No. 305, Westphalia; St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; Alden Lodge No. 308, Alden; Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, Sublette; Severance Lodge No. 313, Severance; Vermillion Lodge No. 320, Vermillion; Caney Lodge No. 324, Caney; Horton Lodge No. 326, Horton; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse; Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen; Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso; Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna; Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon; Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette; Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield; Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville; Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Hill; Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan; Grand View Lodge No. 376, Bucklin; White City Lodge No. 380, White City; Wilsey Lodge No. 382, Wilsey; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Tyro Lodge No. 386, Tyro; Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville; Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma; Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg; Mullinville Lodge No. 399, Mullinville; Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; St. Francis Lodge No. 404, St. Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington; Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland; Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs; Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell. CERTIFICATES OF THE REGULARITY OF LODGES.
Your Grand Secretary, one year ago, recommended that a charge of twenty-five cents be made for authenticating each life membership certificate and that the amount so collected be turned into the general fund of the Grand Lodge. This subject was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence and through their report Section 172 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws was adopted. However, they added to the recommendation that a charge of twenty-five cents be made for the certified record of members in addition to life membership certificates. Making a charge for the individual record of members is impractical and not for the best interests of the Craft. They likewise changed the recommendation as to the disposition of the fees collected and provided that they should be transmitted to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home for use of its general fund. Ordinarily but one fee of twenty-five cents is received at a time and in order to transmit the amount to the Secretary of the Masonic Home it requires the usual entry upon the records, a remittance to the Grand Treasurer and the preparation of a warrant which must be approved by the Grand Master and attested by the Grand Secretary. The amount is so small it is scarcely worth the effort so far as benefiting the Home is concerned. This matter is again referred to the Grand Lodge for such action as they deem best. CONFERRING DEGREES OUT OP TIME.
,
In posting up the records it was discovered that during the year 1920 thirty-two degrees were conferred in less than the lawful time and without special dispensations from the Grand Master. This matter is therefore referred to the Grand Lodge for such action as they may deem best: MASONIC DISTRICTS.
Owing to the establishment of five new Lodges which were granted charters at our last Annual Communication, it was necessary to place them in the following districts:
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Delia Lodge No. 419 placed in District No. 72. Lecompton Lodge No. 420 placed in District No. 13. Harveyville Lodge No. 421 placed in District No. 22. Elkhart Lodge No. 422 placed in District No. 74. Selden Lodge No. 423 placed in District No. 71. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS APPOINTED I N 1 9 2 1 .
During the year, on account of vacancies having been caused for various reasons, the M.'. W-". Grand Master made the following appointments: District No. 7 HENRY A. STRONG Mound City District No. 64 District No. 68
ERIC C . STEEPER FRANK D." SPEERY
McLouth Ellsworth
TRANSCRIPT OF TRIALS.
Three transcripts have been sent up for review by the Committee on Jurisprudence, one from Horton Lodge No. 326 of Horton, one from Hancock Lodge No. 311 of Fort Leavenworth, and one from Syracuse Lodge No. 309 of Syracuse. All the papers in these cases have been turned over to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
The Grand Masters of the following Grand Jurisdictions recommended the following brethren as Grand Representatives of oiir Grand Lodge near their Grand Lodge and in due time -commissions were issued accordingly: Mexico (York G-'. L-'.)
JOHN I. NEWELL
Tampico
Ohio
ALLEN ANDREWS
Hamilton
Philippine Islands Saskatchewan
EDWIN L . DRIGGS H.' BUCKLEE
Tasmania
DAVID W . WATSON
Manila Moose J a w Hobart
Upon the I'ecommendation of our M.'. W.". Grand Master, the following brethren were appointed as Grand Representatives of the respective Grand Jurisdictions and in due time commissions were received and forwarded to each: Connecticut Cuba
,
Mississippi Montana
New Hampshire New South Wales New York
FRED T . NYE ROY H . CLOSSEN
Leavenworth Coffeyville
EDWIN C. EAGLES .JAMES H . BEEGLE
Thayer Neodesha
LUCIAN L . CONSTANT HARMON J. BOWER -
GEORGE F . BEEZLEY
Belle Plaine Norton Girard
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February,
Philippine Islands. ....... .. .... Roy G. SHEARER ................ ........ Abilene Prince Edward Island ............ MARION M. MILLER .................... Longton Saskatchewan ......... ...................JoHN B .. FLEMING .................. Hamilton Utllh ................. ......... ...... ... ...... ...HAyES FLoYD ................... ....... Ness City Victoria ...... :............................... RAYMOND C. HANSON .. .............. Kinsley Virginia .... .................................. BARLUS ROMSTEDT ..................... . Ottawa HISTORY OF LODGES. We again take this opportunity of calling the attention of the Lodges to the important subject of filing in the archives of the Grand Lodge historical data, pictures, etc., in the h ope that those who have not already contributed will do so at the earliest possible moment. It is further recommended that each Lodge appoint a committee to write up a history of their Lodge and forward it to the Grand Secretary in order that in years to come the Grand Lodge will have the necessary data from which to compile a history of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE MASONIC HOME BY ORIENT LODGE NO. 51 OF TOPEKA. One year ago Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka made a contribution of One thousand dollars to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home. Like most other Lodges within our Grand Jurisdiction Orient Lodge has been prosperous and this year they have contributed Five Hundred Dollars to the same fund.
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LODGE
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RAILROAD FARE TO GRAND LODGE.
Simply as a matter of permanent record the Grand Secretary desires to report that through the proper association the railroads granted us a rate of a fare and one-half for this Annual Communication. MONUMENT OF R-'. W-'- J O H N W. SMITH AND DANIEL VANDERSLICE.
Carrying out the recommendation of the Grand Secretary last year and the year before concerning the reconstruction of the beautiful monument erected by the Grand Lodge and Smithton Lodge No. 1 in the cemetery at Highland where rests the remains of two of bur earliest pioneers and founders of Freemasonry on Kansas soilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;R-'- W.'. Brothers JOHN W . SMITH and DANIEL V A N -
DEBSLICEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your Grand Secretary made several trips to Highland cemetery and secured the services of two practical monument builders from Saint Joseph, Missouri, to undertake the work of taking down the monument and making necessary repairs on the same and replacing it on a new and substantial foundation. The material in the monument is metal, presumably composed largely of zinc and lead. However, it is durable and now that the open joints have been closed and the monument replaced on a thoroughly substantial footing it is as good as the day it was erected. This monument was erected in 1878 and as it now stands there is no doubt that it will last for many years to come. The cost for having the monument repaired and replaced was $189.50. The Grand Secretary had the hearty co-operation and assistance of the officers and members of Smithton Lodge No. 1.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
Smith-Vanderslice monument erecte d jointly by Smithton Lodge No.1 and the Grand Lodge in 1878.
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The r e verse side of the Srilith-Vanderslice monument.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
DECORATING WALLS.
At the time our present Masonic Grand Lodge Building was constructed it was deemed best to allow the walls of the interior of the building to remain for a couple of years before having them decorated. About this time our country entered the war and owing to the high cost of labor and material it was deemed inexpedient to do anything until a later date. Therefore nothing was done until the present year,when the matter was taken up with the Council of Administration and the price for decorating the walls in the Grand Master's office, rotunda, vestibiile, Grand Secretary's offices, Assistant Secretary's offices and the two large work rooms, and refinishing the floors where needed, was accepted and the work has been completed. LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
Your Grand Secretary would recommend that an appropriation of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars be made for the purchase of the necessary number of pamphlets containing the List of Regular Lodges, to be furnished all the Lodges in our Jurisdiction. It has been customary to furnish these lists to our Lodges every two years. PICTURES-FOR THE GRAND LODGE BUILDING.
Believing that there was an excellent opportunity for several of our Lodges to donate something with which to decorate the walls of our beautiful Grand Lodge Building, the- Grand Secretary suggested to the five largest Lodges, namely, Wyandotte Lodge No. 3 of Kansas City, Kansas, Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka, Wichita Lodge No. 99 of Wichita, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 of Pittsburg, and Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 of Wichita, that they contribute a picture and one which would be in keeping with the surroundings in the offices in the Grand Lodge Building, as a memorial to and an evidence of the prosperity which had come to their Lodge during the past ten years. The suggestion was accepted and a t the time of writing this report four paintings have been received, as follows: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas, a painting by A. D. JOHNSON, being a view of the Kansas River about four miles west of its mouth, and which was the site of the camping,ground of the Wyandotte Indians. Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita, Kansas, a painting by C. A. SEWARD entitled "The Acropolis."
1921-22.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
55
Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, Pittsburg, Kansas, a painting by KARL KORMAN, entitled "The Coast of Brittany." Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita, Kan sas, a painting by J. BARLOW, entitled "A Quiet Day." These pictures have been hung on the newly decorated walls in the offices of the Grand Lodge Building and the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due the above Lodges for these beautiful works of art, which no doubt will be a lasting memorial to all the members of these Lodges. As a slight token of appreciation of these beautiful gifts the Grand Secretary has taken the liberty of including in the printed Proceedings halftone cuts of these paintings so that in years to come, should the originals be destroyed by the elements, there will still remain in the permanent records a picture reflecting these beautiful gifts.
ORIGIXAL CAlIIPING PLACE AND HOllIE OF THE WY AXDOTTE Ii'-TDIAXS.
Oil painting presented to the Grand Lodge by WY'lndotte L odge No. 3 of Kansas City. Kansas.
56
PRO CEEDINGS OF THE
February,
TH;E ACROPOLIS. Royal Painting presented to the Grand Lodge by 'Vich ita Lodge No. 99, of Wichita, K ansas.
1921-22.
GRAND LODCE OF KANSAS.
57
COAST OF BRITTANY. Oil painting presented to the Grand Lodge by Pittsburg Lodge Ko. 187 o[ Pittsburg, Kansas.
A QUIET DAY. Oil painting presented to the Grand Lodge by Albert Pike Lodge Ko. 303 of Wichita. Kansas.
58
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
During the year the following Grand Secretary's Certificates have been issued: No. 690. J O H N A. GEBERT, Evergreen Lodge No. 86, Montana, Kansas. No. 691. CHARLES W . MCCOMAS, Pomona Lodge No. 138, Pomona, Kansas. OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
The following communications and memorials have been issued during the year: No. 265. Communication in regard to illness of R-'. W-'- ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Secretary. No. 266. Identification certificate and instructions to ticket agents in connection with application for reduced fares. No. 267. Notice concerning $5.00 raising fee. No. 268. Communication regarding physical qualification. No. 269. Communication concerning Monitors. No. 270. Communication concerning Official Ciphers. No. 271. General communication from the Grand East. No, No.
272. 273.
Memorial to M.'. W.'. MAURICE L . STONE. Memorial to R-'. W-'. J A M E S M . KECK.
ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 69,150 -. $34,575.00 Charter fees : 160.00 Miscellaneous 1;500.00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 1,050.00 Expenses. Assistant to Grand Secretary Cases for Library Committee Allowance (By-Law 49) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 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
:
$ 1,800.00 â&#x20AC;¢ 500.00 150.00 375.00 1,750.00 800.00 63.00 10.00 1,000.00 800.00 100.00 1,800.00
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Grand Secretary's Honorarium $ Grand Master's Apron '. Grand Officers' Portraits Historical Registry and Abstract Library Furniture, Binding, etc List of Regular Lodges Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 51) Mileages and Expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor Salaries (By-Law 48) Office and Library Building Official Stenographer Printing Annual Proceedings Postage and Express Private Secretary, Grand Master Salary Chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49) Stationery and Printing Stenographic and Clerical Help Taxes
59
1,200.00 61.50 60.00 350.00 1,000.00 160.00 2,530.03 1,216.10 100.00 1,700.00 35.00 3,000.00 800.00 300.00 300.00 1,000.00 2,700.00 2,800.00
ANNUAL REPORTS.
The several tables dealing with the membership during the past year are complete and the summary therefore reflects the correct number of members on our rolls as of December 31, "1921. At no time since the present incumbent has been Grand Secretary has he experienced the trials and tribulations in securing reports and payment of Grand Lodge dues and fees as he has" this year. The greatest number of errors were made by Secretaries in regard to the payment of the $1.00 raising fee for the endowment fund of the Masonic Home for the months of January and February, 1921, under original Section 171 of the Grand Lodge Laws, and the payment of the $5.00 fee made effective March 1, 1921, under amended Section 171. Notwithstanding the fact that the Grand Secretary issued to all Lodges immediately after the close of Grand Lodge one year ago a formal notice announcing this change in the law, and subsequently three other notices, the last of which was issued on November 30, 1921, calling attention to these matters, a large number of Lodges remitted for the $5.00 fee but paid no attention to the raising fee on those who received the Third Degree during January and February. In all these cases their attention was called to the matter by the Grand Secretary and with the aid of the telegraph and telephone service full payment was made in time to be included with the financial exhibits in this report except the following: New Albany Lodge No. 81, Atwood Lodge No. 164, Greelej
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Lodge No. 211, Coolidge Lodge No. 316, and Hugoton Lodge No. 406. Lenexa Lodge No. 135 failed to transmit their report within the time provided by law. Miltonvale Lodge No. 242 not only lost the blank annual report and other papers sent it, but failed to make any attempt to secure a report and sent in their Book of Annual Returns, which was posted up, a new report made out by the Grand Secretary and returned to the Lodge with the Book of Annual Returns and the Secretary requested to sign the report and return it with the list of officers and the Grand Lodge dues and fees. Hugoton Lodge No. 406 paid no attention whatever to the law in regard to submitting an annual report or paying their Grand Lodge dues, and it required an exchange of seven telegrams and the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Master to secure a report from this Lodge, which was not received until January 23rd, just in time to be included as the accounts were being closed. The real cause for delaying the Grand Secretary in closing his accounts is not the very few Lodges failing to transmit their reports on or before J a n u a r y lOfh of each year, but with those whose reports are in error and sent back for correction and not returned to the Grand Secretary in time to allow him to close his accounts and prepare the necessary copy for the printer. The time has come when it is practically a physical impossibility for the Grand Secretary to complete his reports, close the accounts and make up necessary copy for the printed advance reports within the time allotted to him to do, this work. It must be remembered that practically eighty per cent of the reports are not received until after January 8th, which leaves not to exceed ten days for the Grand Secretary to review the work of all the Lodges for the past twelve months, check all names, note errors, return imperfect reports and make the necessary thousands of entries upon the records. The law providing for the time of holding our Annual Communications the third Wednesday in February was adopted in 1879 when we had about 6,000 members and no records whatever were kept in the office of the Grand Secretary. We now have a membership of almost 70,000 and as we have a complete system of records it can be readily understood why it is not only desirable but absolutely necessary t h a t the time for holding the Grand Lodge be made at least one week later. This would give your Grand Secretary sufficient time to secure reports from careless and indifferent Secretaries, complete his report with greater care and be able to present to the Grand Lodge each year a more satisfactory report.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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As will be noted from the synopsis of returns, we now have five Lodges whose membership exceed one thousand, as follows: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas....1,770 Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita 1,708 Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.. 1,601 Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, Pittsburg 1,139 Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita : 1,121 The record of the number raised in the above Lodges during the past year, is as follows: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City, Kansas 246 Albert Pike Lodge No..303, Wichita 223 Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka 131 Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita .....130 Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, Pittsburg... 130 There were but thirty-seven of our Lodges which showed a net loss during the past year. All other matters dealing with the annual reports have been turned over to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation. SUMMARY FOR 1 9 2 1 .
Number members December 31, 1920 Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
Increase. 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 year Net gain
Number members December 31, 1921
62,992 6,465 6,830 7,043 1,060 224 178 18 = 8,523
1,363 718 247 20 17 = 2,365 6,158 69,150
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
SCHEDULE
February,
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Being the amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1921. Crraiid Lodge Dues.
No.
1 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 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
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• 51 184 884 52 142 244 269 274 192 202 44 373 37 58 139 306 421 194 117 26 38 56 79 186 27 56 46 31 55
00 50 00 00 00 50 00 50 00 50 50 50 00 50 50 00 50 50 50 00 50 00 50 50 00 00 00 00 50
Fees on Raisings.
22 00 132 00 1,078 00 88 00 123 00 148 00 429 00 139 00 297 00 191 00 43 00 394 00 32 00 • 40 00 92 00 354 00 364 00 158 00 137 00 23 00 25 00 77 00 89 00 138 00 5 00 34 00 27 00 10 00 58 00
$
Masonic Home.
$
51 00 $ 124 00 501 00 184 50 2,846 00 884 00 192 00 52 00 407 00 142 00 244 50 637 00 967 00 269 00 688 00 274 50 . 681 00 192 00 596 00 202 50 . 132 00 44 50 1,141 00 • 373 50 106 00 37 00 157 00 58 50 371 00 139 50 966 00 306 00 1,207 00 421 50 547 00 194 50 372 00 117 50 75 00 26 00 102 00 38 50 56 00 189 00 • 248 00 79 50 186 50 511 00 59 00 27 00 56 00 146 00 46 00 . 119 00 31 00 72 00 55 50 169 00
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17 26 20 30 48 89 150 118 46 79 31 40 20 53 21 11 8
13 33 39 44 114 124 126 177 68 59 33 132 47 81 41 38 21
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PROCEEDINGS Gi-and Lodge Dues.
No.
206 207 208 209 210 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258
$
.. ..;.
93 00 58 00 48 00 33 50 41 00 36 50 52 00 34 50 23 00 16 00 41 50 44 00 59 50 42 00 59 00 192 50 53 00 52 00 455 00 26 50 41 00 23 50 48 50 87 00 33 00 53 50 53 00 62 00 26 00 80 50 56 50 53 50 22 50 33 50 37 50 53 50 62 00 44 50 53 00 107 00 28 00 25 50 43 00 38 00 19 50 91 50 36 50 81 00 24 00 61 00 42 50 66 50
OF THE
Fees on Raisings.
$
71 00 62 00 15 00 6 00 52 00 37 00 12 00 51 00 20 00 20 00 35 00 12 00 40 00 20 00 27 00 224 00 40 00 35 00 330 00 10 00 16 00 5 00 46 00 76 00 17 00 23 00 19 00 42 00 14 00 103 00 22 00 40 00 38 00 6 00 10 00 47 00 71 00 10 00 59 00 47 00 12 00 56 00 33 00 6 00 37 95 55 1 36 22 77
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
February, Masonic Home.
93 00 58 00 48 00 33 50 41 00 36 50 52 00 34 50 23 00 16 00 41 50 44 00 59 50 42 00 59 00 192 50 53 00 52 00 455 00 26 50 41 00 23 50 48 50 87 00 33 00 53 50 53 00 62 00 26 00 80 50 56 50 53 50 22 50 33 50 37 50 5b 50 62 00 44 50 53 00 107 00 28 00 25 50 43 00 38 00 19 50 91 50 36 50 81 00 24 00 61 00 42 50 66 50
Total.
$
257 00 178 00 111 00 73 00 134 00 110 00 116 00 120 00 66 00 52 00 118 00 100 00 159 00 104 00 145 00 609 00 146 00 139 00 1,240 00 63 00 98 00 52 00 143 00 250 00 83 00 130 00 125 00 166 00 66 00 264 00 135 00 147 00 83 00 73 00 85 00 154 00 195 00 99 00 165 00 261 00 68 00 107 00 119 00 82 00 39 00 220 00 168 00 217 00 49 00 158 00 107 00 210 00
1921-22. No. 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
Grand Lodge Fees on Dues. Raisings. $ 61 00 ? 36 00 29 50 16 00 58 00 46 00 39 50 19 00 43 50 10 00 43 50 11 00 111 00 79 00 50 50 88 00 58 50 30 00 43 50 â&#x20AC;¢ 30 00 93 00 37 00 52 00 48 00 207 50 208 00 335 50 394 00 39 50 44 00 68 50 177 00 58 00 23 00 23 50 10 00 47 00 16 00 71 50 46 00 37 00 46 00 43 00 32 00 59 00 41 00 33 50 12 00 50 50 37 00 48 50 27 00 25 50 10 00 43 00 27 00 60 5025 00 36 00 10 00 59 00 26 00 65 50 56 00 46 00 27 00 46 00 67 00 50 50 27 00 63 10 36 00 58 50 44 00 25 00 40 00 78 00 76 00 35 00 53 50 50 50 21 00 75 00 72 00 45 50 36 00 28 00 40 00 1,019 00 ....:. 853 50 21 00 10 00 32 50 30 00 64 50 79 00 156 50 151 00 29 00 11 00 72 00 62 00 53 00 39 00
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PROCEEDINGS
OF
Fees on Grand Lodge Raisings. No. Dues. ? 291 00 416 $ 305 00 40 00 417 23 50 41 00 41826 50 45 00 419 27 50 35 00 420 21 50 421 25 50 45 00 422 17 00 35 00 423 11 50 60 00 65 00 Claflin U. D.. Turner U. D. 80 00 Minneola U. D. 50 00 Richmond U. D. 25 00 Cunningham U. 1 30 00 Pretty Prairie U. D 45 00 Burdick U. D. 40 00 Goff tJ. D. 30 00 $34,282 60
$29,709 00
February;
THE
$
Masonic Borne. 305 00 23 50 26 50 27 50 21 50 25 50 17 00 11 50
$34,278 00
$
Total 901 00 87 00 94 00 100 00 78 00 .96 00 69 00 83 00 65 00 80 00 50-00 25 00 30 00 45 00 40 00 30 00
$98,269 60
'SCHEDULE " B .
Being amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 81, 1920: Grand Lodge Masonic No. Naine. Dues. Fees. Home. Total. 216 Hiattville $13 50 $ 2 00 $13 50 $29 00 SCHEDULE " C . "
Amount dispensation fees received from the following lodges:
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u.
Natiie. Claflin Turner Minneola Richmond Cunningham Pretty Prairie Burdick Goff : Total
Location. Claflin Turner Minneola Richmond Cunningham Pretty Prairie Burdick Goff
Amount. ...$20 00 ... 20 00 ... 20 00 ... 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00
;
$160 00
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
SCHEDULE
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"D."
Amount received account of charter fees for the year ending December 31, 1921: A'o. Name. Amount. 419 Delia :..'. ?20 00 420 Lecompton ^ 20 00 421 Harveyville 20 00 422 Elkhart 20 00 423 Selden 20 00 Total
:
,
$100 00
SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount received account of contributions to the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home: Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal Fred S. Hatch Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso Jefferson Lodge No. 84, Winchester Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka Total
.'
$ 50 100 10 5 2 5 500
00 00 00 00 80 61 00
$673 41
72
PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
Februarj ,
SCHEDULE " F . "
Amount received account bond investment for the year ending December 31, 1921: Interest, Spring Tovi^nship, Harper County $ 87 Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds..... 340 Interest, Certificate of Indebtedness U. S. (exchanged).... 4 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 87 Interest, School District No. 2, Doniphan County 12 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 105 Interest, Board of Education, Larned 100 Interest United States Certificate of Indebtedness.'. 22 Interest, Spring Township, Harper County 87 Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds 340 Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County 105 Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 75 Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County 50 Interest, Board of Education, Larned 100 Certificate of Indebtedness 1,000 Bond No. 9, School District No. 79, Greenwood County 500 Bond No. 12, School District No. 2, Doniphan County.. 500 Bond No. 10, Spring Township, Harper County 500 Total
:
50 00 05 50 50 00 00 00 60 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$4,066 65
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
73
TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1922. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand
Secretwf-y,
In account ivith the M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. £),.
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " % 98,269 60. Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 29 00 Received as per Schedule " C " 160 00 Received as per Schedule "D".. 100 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 673 41 Received as per Schedule " F " 4,066 65 Received account special dispensation fees (Farrelly) 1920 35 00 Received account special dispensation fees (Paulen) 1921 398 63 Received account interest on daily balance : 170 62 Received account dues and fees from defunct lodges 46 30 Received account certification to Life Membership Certificates 13 00 Received account return of mileage 13 32 Received account Books of Annual Returns 27 00 Received account sale of waste paper 1 53 Received account paper returned 30 85 Received account reimbursement by Grit Printery 84 66 Received account loan from Kansas Masonic Home Association 5,500 00 Received account sale Middle Chamber Columns 15 00 Received account unexpended portion Grand Master's Contingent Fund 413 96 Received account payment for lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 19, 92, 128, 142, 151, 188, 192, 260, 280, 315, • 383, 384, 396, 404, 407 300 00 Received from Grand Chapter R. A. M., account maintenance Office and Library Building 400 00 Received from Grand Council R. & S. M., account maintenance Office and Library Building 100 00 Received from Grand Commandery K. T.', account maintenance Office and Library Building 250 00 Total
$111,098 53
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1922. M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
In account ivith ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary. 1922. Jan. 23.—Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer, since last report $111,098 53 Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand
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90
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
MANHATTAN, KANSAS, April 14, 1921.
Upon request of Lafayette Lodge No. 16, of Manhattan, Kansas, the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall a t Manhattan, Kansas, on April 14, 1921, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the new Masonic Temple now under course of construction in the city of Manhattan, Kansas. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
as Grand Master
R-'. W.'. STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE W.'. GEORGE S. MURPHEY W-'. HARRY E . BEST
as Deputy Grand Master ...as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'- ROBERT J. L. BARNETT
as Grand Treasurer
W - ' - R A L P H R. DYKSTRA.-. Bro. WiLUAM F . SLADE W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN W-'. FRED G. KIMBALL.W-'- ARTHUR J. RHODES W.'. HARRY P. WAREHAM Bro. WILLIAM H . SANDERS Bro. HERMAN PFEUTZE
as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon .....as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .'
as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the public street and marched.to the site of the new Temple, where the corner stone was laid in the presence of a large number of the brethren and citizens, according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by M.". W.'. W I L LIAM L. BuRDiCK, followed by M.'. W-'- OWEN J. WOOD, speaking for the Grand Chapter, and V.'. E.'. Sir ARTHUR J. CARRUTH,
speaking for the Grand Commandery. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. OWEN J. WOOD,
as Grand Attest: RALPH R . DYKSTRA,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
â&#x20AC;¢
91
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
OSWEGO, KANSAS, April 29, 1921.
At the request of Adams Lodge No. 63, A. F . & A. M. of Oswego, Kansas, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication, April 29, A. D. 1921, A. L.5921, in the Masonic Hall a t Oswego, Kansas by M.'. W.'. BEN S. PAULEN, Grand Master, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Oswego High School building. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W-'. BEN S . PAULEN R.'. W-'.JOHN McCuLLAGH R.'. W-"- J O H N A. FERRELL W-'. C. IRVIN RATLIFB'
;
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'- ELMER S . NANCE W-'- ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
WILEY D . CALKINS ALFRED J. KRIETE S. JOHN LOWERY JAMES B . DRAPER
W.'. Bro. Bro. Bro.
ROBERT W . SLANE J O H N H . LAMB CHARLES A. W I L K I N J O H N HAZLETT
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
_
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Bearer of Lights as Grand Chaplain as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new High School Building, where the corner stone was laid according to the Ancient Ceremonies of the Fraternity. Brother A L F . WILLIAMS of Columbus, Kansas, was the orator for the occasion, and delivered a most appropriate address, dealing principally upon educational lines. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. B E N S . PAULEN,
Grand Attest : ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
92
•
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
CEDAR VALE, KANSAS, July 4, 1921.
Under a commission Issued to R-'- W."- JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senior "Warden, on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, and as authorized and directed therein, he convened Chautauqua Lodge No. 355 A. P . & A. M. at the Masonic Hall in Cedar Vale, Kansas, on July 4, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, at the hour of two o'clock P. M. and opened a Lodge of Entered Apprentices with the following officers present: R.'. W-'- J O H N A. PEKRELL
W-'- HENRY S. TUCKER Bro. FRED A. ASHLOCK Bro. JAMES F . TOUT Bro. FIRMAN J. MCCORMICK W-'- ALBERT H . SHRADER Bro. FRED B . BENSON
Bro. CHARLES M . THOMPSON Bro. EDGAR J. CLARK Bro. F R A N K M . HUBBARD
Bro. NEWTON A. BARGER Bro. STONEWALL J. MONTGOMERY Bro. MELVIN E . SHRADER
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain.
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
Upon the opening of the Grand Lodge R.'. W-'. J O H N A. FER-' RETJ. ordered the commission read and announced the purpose of the Special Communication. Thereupon a procession was formed and the officers and brethren present marched to the foundation of the new High School Building in Cedar Vale and laid the corner stone according to prescribed ceremony. Therefore, after a very interesting address by Brother J. FULLER GROOM, and the pronouncing of the benediction by the acting Grand Chaplain, the Lodge again formed in procession and returned to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry. J O H N A. FERRELL,
• as Grand Attest: ALBERT H . SHRADER,
as Grand
Seci'etary.
Master.
1920-21-.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
93
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
CANEY, KANSAS, August 9, 1921.
At the request of Caney Lodge No. 324, of Caney, Kansas, t h e M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at" Caney, Kansas, on August 9, 1921, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the new Methodist Church in the City of Caney, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: R.'. W.". ROY H . CLOSSEN W.'. FRANK J. KEISER Bro. FRANK F . OLSON W.'. OLIVER B . H I N K L E Bro. CLARENCE R . MINER W-'. ELMER BROWN
Bro. ROY L . K U H N S Bro. EDWARD J. EHEMAN W.'. HARRISON R . NOBLE Bro. WALTER C. MEEKER
Bro. CLARENCE S . PETTUS Bro. CARL HINKLE â&#x20AC;¢ W.'. HERBERT G. STONE
as Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Secretary as Grand Treasurer
,as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the public street and marched to the site of the new building, where the corner stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Form. ROY H . CLOSSEN,
as Grand Attest: CLARENCE R . MINER,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
94
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COIMMUNICATION.
STOCKTON, KANSAS, September 8,
1921.
By request of Newahcuba Lodge No. 189, A. F . & A. M., the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in Masonic Hall, Stockton, Kansas, on the 8th day of September, A. D. 1921, at 9:00 A. M. for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Rooks County Court House Building of said county. The M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge was opened in Form on the first degree of Masonry with the following officers: R.'. W.'. E. ROY FARWELL W-". RALPH M. BURLIN W.'. ROY H . WISE Bro. STEPHEN R . TUCKER
as Grand Masteir as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
Bro. EARL T . GILLESPIE W.'. NEWTON F . H I L L Bro. FRANK M. MCDONALD
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
Bro. EVERETT L . NICHOL Bro. BERT B . MCREYNOLDS
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W . ' . ARTHUR E . HAWK
as Grand Marshal
Bro. J O H N A. LESHER Bro. WILLIAM T . WEAVERLING Bro. J O H N J. SLIGHTAM
;
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
The Giand Lodge then repaired to the site of the Court House Building, where the corner stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. CHARLES S. SPARKS, Judge of the 34th Judicial District of Kansas, and member of Goodland Lodge No. 321 A. F . & A. M. of Kansas, gave an inspiring talk in which he advised the large crowd of witnesses to go slow in going to court with their fellow men. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge then returned to Masonic Hall, and was closed in Form on the first degree. E . ROY FARWELL,
as Grand Attest: NEWTON F . HILL,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE OF
95
KANSAS.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SELDEN, KANSAS, September 20, 1921.
By request of Selden Lodge No. 423, A. F . & A. M., the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication in Masonic Hall a t Selden, Kansas, on the 20th day of September, A. D. 1921, a t 3 o'clock P. M., for the. purpose of laying the corner stone of the new Rural High School Building in said city. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Forrn on the first degree of Masonry with the following officers: R.'. W-'. CHARLES C . MALCOLM.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
W-'. FLOYD A. SLOAN Bro. THOMAS V. SLOAN Bro. RoLLiN 0. BISHOP Bro. CHORAL L . POPE
Bro. LEE R . CLARK W-'-ELBERT D . BECKNER Bro. HARRY F . SLOAN Bro. OssiE C. BUTLER W.'. R. NELSON LONG
Bro. HARRY E . HANSHAW Bro. RALPH L . KIGGINS Bro. J O H N GOODWIN
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
:as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Eteacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the High School Building, where the corner stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. Professor FRED E . BEAR gave an educational talk. The M.'. W . ' . Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, and was closed in Form on the first degree. CHARLES C . MALCOLM,
as Grand Master. Attest: LEE R . CLARK,
as Grand
Secretary.
96 .
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
BELOIT, KANSAS, September 21, 1921.
At the request of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, of Beloit, Kansas, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Beloit, Kansas, on September 21, 1921, for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the new Christian Church Building, in the city of Beloit, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: R.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH
as Grand Master
W-'. GUY W . BROWN Bro. GEORGE H . BARDRICK Bro. ROBERT H . BEHREND
as Deputy Grand Master !.as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'. J O H N W . BARTLESON W.'. J O H N HOWARD MOTT
'.
Bro. WARREN M . HIXENBAUGH Bro. HARRY E . C U F F
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.'. J O H N P. STACK,
as Grand Marshal
Bro. MELVIN R . GUARD Bro. W. BURTON SPRINGER Bro. THOMAS R . RANDALL
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .â&#x20AC;&#x17E;.-.
as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which it marched to the site of the new building where the corner stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremony of the Fraternity. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Due Form. J O H N MCCULLAGH,
as Grand Attest: J O H N HOWARD MOTT,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
97
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SEDAN, KANSAS, November 1, 1921.
Under a commission issued to R-'. W.'- JOHN A. FERRELL, Grand Senioi: Warden, on the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, and as authorized and directed therein, he convened Vesper Lodge No. 136 A. F . & A. M. at the Masonic Hall in Sedan, Kansas, on the 1st day of November, A. D. 1921, A. L. 5921, at t h e hour of 1:30 o'clock P. M. and opened a Lodge of Entered Apprentices with the following officers present: R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL
W.'. Bro. Bro. Bro.
ENOCH E . BROOKS EDWIN T . ROBINSON THOMAS BOONE RuFUS E. RATHBUN
W-'- WILBUR H . CHENEY Bro. ARTHUR B . MILLER
Bro. WILLIAM L . COATS Bro. CHARLEY E . VICKERS W.'. CARL ACKARMAN
W-'- CALVIN W . FLOYD Bro. TiLMAN J. TUCKER W-'. GEORGE 0 . HURST
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon a s Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
Upon the opening of the Grand Lodge R.'- W-'. JOHN A. FERRELL ordered the Commission read and announced the purpose of the Special Communication. Thereupon, a procession was formed and the officers and brethren present marched to the foundation of the new building, the . First Presbyterian Church a t Sedan, Kansas, and laid the corner stone according to prescribed ceremony therefor. After a very interesting address by Brother W. C. HOWARD, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Independence, Kansas, and the pronouncing of the benediction, the Grand Lodge again formed in procession and returned to the Masonic Hall, and was closed in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry. J O H N A. FERRELL,
as Grand Master. Attest: â&#x20AC;¢ WILBUR H .CHENEY,
as Grand
Secretary.
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February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LYNDON, KANSAS, December 2, 1921.
A Special Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas was held for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Court House of Osage County a t Lyndon, Kansas. • The M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry in the hall of Euclid Lodge No. 101 of Lyndon, Kansas, with the following officers present: M.'. W-'. HENRY F . MASON
as Grand Master
W-'. NATHAN B . THOMPSON Bro. GEORGE HART
as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
Bro. ALVIN D. TINDELL
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand Treasurer
IRA ARCHER J O H N ASHBY ARCHIE A. THRUSH J. Q. TOMPKINS WILLIAM S T . CLAIR
R.'. W.'. ARTHUR B . PRATT Bro. GEORGE W . W H I T E
as Grand Secretary as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .'.
as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge took a recess and marched to the Court House where the ceremonies of laying the corner stone were performed.
Justice HENRY F . MASON,
Judge ROBERT HEIZER
and
County Attorney C. G. MESSERLEY, made appropriate addresses on this occasion. Also songs by the Boys' High School Glee Club and Boys' and Girls' High School Glee Club. The M - ' . W . ' . Grand Lodge then returned to Masonic Hall and closed in Ample Form on the first degree. HENRY P. MASON,
•
.
Attest: IRA ARCHER,
as Grand
Secretary.
as Grand Master.
1921-22.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
99
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. ALBERT K . WILSON,
report, as follows:
Librarian, presented his annual . ,
To the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.'of
Kansas:
With the accumulation of Masonic literature and other valuable reading matter during the past sixty-five years the time has come when this vast storehouse of Masonic knowledge should be made accessible to the Craft throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. The books, periodicals, magazines, addresses and other valuable Masonic data, were all bound, catalogued and indexed up to and including the year 1911, the work having been done by our late Brother THEODORE H . MORRISON of Wichita. The Proceedings of our own Grand Lodge, however, have been indexed up to date. Since that time, however, the cost for binding has been so excessive that your Librarian has made no recommendations or asked foi any appropriations covering the cost of having this work done. However, prices have diminished somewhat and the growing demand for Masonic knowledge has increased with the wonderful growth of the Craft and the time is now at hand when we must adopt some system and carry on the work in the library and museum to its fullest extent. The question of dollars and cents must not enter into this proposition as the benefit to be derivec from free access to this storehouse of Masonic knowledge cannoi be counted in dollars and cents. With these few suggestions your Librarian will refrain from further comments, leaving the subject entirely with the M.'. W-'Grand Master. During the year we have received and placed on the shelves the following books, magazines, etc.: A History of Architectural Development. F. M. SIMPSON. Proceedings Grand Lodge of Ohio. 1810 and 1816 to 1825 inclusive. General Ahiman Rezon, 1826. SAMUEL COLE. Monitor, 1825. Chapter and Lodge. The Masonic Year. 1921. Proceedings Supreme Council A. & A. S. R. Northern Jurisdiction. 1920. Proceedings Scottish Rite of New York. 1921. Coronation of ROB MoRRlS. 1884. Washington Masonic Code. 1913-1921.
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OF THE
February,
Masonic Parliamentary Law. MACKEY. 1875. History of Blazing Star Lodge, Maine. Centennial Anniversary Grand Lodge of Maine. 1820-1920. History of Freemasonry. MITCHELL. Vols. I and I I . The Traditions and Origin and Early History of Freemasonry. By PiERSON and STEINBRENNE2{.
Poetry of Freemasonry. By ROB MORRIS. History of Freemasonry and Concordant Orders. By.SxiLLSON and HuGHAN. 1892. 2 Vols. Encyclopedia of Freemasonry. MACKEY. . â&#x20AC;¢ Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Librarian.
THE OLDEST AND YOUNGEST MEMBERS OF THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME. Brother LEVI H. GORRELL, born October 8, 1822. CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK CHESTER, born January 5, 1917.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
103
REPORT OP SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME.
M.". W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH offered the following report, as Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, which, on motion of M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, was received and ordered printed with the Proceedings: To the M:. W-'- Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I have the honor to present excerpts from my report made to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at the annual meeting held at the Home in the City of Wichita, on Tuesday, J a n uary 17th, 1922. To the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic
Home:
Within the year ended December 31, 1921, I received in cash items $72,511.50 from the following sources: Building Fund Lodges Building Fund O. E. S. Cottage Furnishing Fund O. E. S Raising Pees, Endowment Endowment Donations Grand Lodge Relief, 1920-1921 Mortgage Loans Paid Guardianship Funds Lodbell & Stuart Library Fund Interest Morse Land Account Miscellaneous Receipts
:
....$â&#x20AC;˘ 348 7,400 546 6,324 4,337 2,763 3,700 3,554 .'. 34 51 103
95 00 00 00 00 00 00 96 00 27 50
Income. Grand Lodge per capita Eastern Star per capita Interest Loans Interest Balances
$31,413 50 4,402 10 $6,810 35 722 87
7,533 22
43,348 82
Total $72,511 50 All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Home as per carbon copies of letters of transmittal and receipts from him. For your information and in order that permanent record may be made, Endowment Donation item is composed of the following: From Organizations. Order Eastern Star $ 1,890 91 Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka 550 00 Leavenworth Commandery No. 1, K. T 100 00 Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal 100 GO Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso 2 80 Jefferson Lodge No. 84, Winchester '. 5 61
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PROCEEDINGS
Frotn Estates
OF THE
by
February,
Bequest.
Estate, A. R. Robinson, 4th payment Estate, Nathan Schloss, 4th payment Estate, Sarah A. Roy
$ 1,250 00 40 00 100 00
Froin Members and Friends. Unknown don'or Julia Potter Reeder, memorial Charles Slusher, Union City, Oklahoma Henry F. Mason, P.". G-'. M."., :.... Fred S. Hatch of Larned Lodge No. 167 '....., F r a n k Howell 32°, Florence A member Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon A. K. Wilson, Grand Secretary, life membership certificates A. K. Wilson, Grand Secretary, Pail collection 1920 J. W. Neilson, W. 6. S. Oklahoma collection E. A. Aledorf, Winslovv, Ariz -. Total Raising Fees for 1920
:
100 . 25 5 25 10 11 5
00 00 00 84 00 00 00
10 2 2 1
50 00 34 00
•
$ 4,337 00 6,324 00
Making grand total of : $10,661 00 On J a n u a r y 1, 1921, Endowment Fund was $77,032.42, to which when above amount is added, will make the Endowment Fund on J a n u a r y 1, 1922, $87,693.42. The item of $6,324.00, Raising Fees, is for the $1.00 per member, raised during that p a r t of the year 1920, to which the law was applicable. The amount was received by us in January 1921. The Raising Fees for that part of the year 1921, to which Llit;
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amount, but we will not reteive it until sometime in January, 1922, The order Eastern Star, St. John's Day collections, aggregated $1890.91. This is an annual item. Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka, made donation this year of $550.00. I t will be remembered that in 1920, we received from this Lodge $1000.00 which was credited to the Endowment Fund. A most excellent showing for this lodge. Leavenworth Commandery No. 1, K. T. having enjoyed a very prosperous year in 1920, made remittance of $200.00 to this Fund. Fargo Lodge No. 300 of Liberal, made donation of $100.00, while smaller remittances were received from Formoso Lodge No. 336 and Jefferson Lodge No. 84.
1921-22.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
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From the Estate of A. R. ROBINSON, deceased, we received $1250.00, making a total to date from this Estate $5500.00. The Estate is not settled and we may expect a small amount in addition. This is the largest bequest ever made to the Home. From the Estate of NATHAN SCHLOSS, we received a payment of $40.00. There will be a small balance due on this bequest which originally was in the sum of $1000.00, but as heretofore reported, on account of shrinkage in values of securities and inheritance tax charges by the state of Missouri, the full amount of the bequest will not be received. In September 1921, we received a letter from Brother C. N. ROY, of Wilson, Kansas, enclosing check for $100.00 with the statement that the Kansas Masonic Home was mentioned in the will of his wife SARAH A. ROY, in that amount. Mrs. SARAH A. ROY was a member- of Sunrise Chapter No. 324, O. E. S., Wilson, Kansas. Our unknown donor is in evidence this year with a donation of $100.00. This undoubtedly is the same one who has made similar donations in the past, and if so, the total of same to date will aggregate $900.00. The identity of this donor is unknown. In February, 1921, Col. RUSSEL P. REEDER of the U. S. Army
then stationed at F t . Leavenworth, attended the M-'.W.'Grand Lodge A. F . & A. M. of Kansas as representative of Hancock Lodge No. 311, and then made contribution to this Fund of $25.00, as a memorial to his mother, Mrs. JULIA POTTER REEDER, who in her
life time was active in charitable work. The other personal remittances were made by the several brethren as shown in the foregoing statement and to each one, I have on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Home, returned our thanks and expressed our appreciation for the donation. Within the year warrants were drawn in the sum of $75,512.60 which were charged to the following accounts: Mortgage loans made $28,300 00 Accrued interest on same 44 00 $28,344 00 Grand Lodge relief Morse land account Guardian funds Furniture and fixtures Real estate and improvements Misc. expense, Garvey memorial tablet Insurance Funerals Maintenance
1,244 00 348 76 1,227 64 973 76 3,236 93 45 93 208 93 100 00 39,782 65 $75,512 60
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.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Details in connection with Expenditures for Real Estate and Improvements and Furniture and Fixtures will be found in reports of the Executive and House Committees. Included in the item of Maintenance will be found expense items as follows: Secretary's Office Directors' expenses Bonds Safe Deposit Box Home Physician
,
Total
$ 460 193 70 28 250
00 09 00 50 00
$1,001 59
Summary of account for the year follows: J a n u a r y 1, 1921, Balance in Treasury Receipts for 1921 Total
$ 3,739 54 72,511 50 $76,251 04
December 31, 1921, Paid in W a r r a n t s in year Balance in Treasury Total
:
$75,512 60 738 44 $76,251 04
Trial balance of Home accounts follows: Debits. Treasurer Mortgage loans Morse land account Real estate Maintenance Funerals and cemetery Furniture and fixtures ...: Insurance Miscellaneous expense
$ 738 126,500 2,566 328,369 394,037 6,214 25,195 7,632 ' 574
Total Credits. Interest O. E. S. per capita Endowment Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge donations Building Fund, 0. E. S Building Fund, Lodges Furnishing Fund, O E. S Lobdell & Stuart Library Fund
44 00 93 07 16 85 05 27 86
$891,828 63
.'
$ 74,341 51,631 87,693 384,948 59,666 35,000 182,089 4,786 932
82 25 42 55 41 00 01 00 94
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
107
KANSAS.
Morris Educational Fund Miscellaneous Receipts Guardian Fund
$
Total
100 00 1,159 70 9,479 53
$891,828 63
Above accounts date from inception of the Home. Our investment in Loans and Bonds is $126,500.00 and to this must be added the item charged to the Morse Land account of . $2,566.93, making a total of $129,066.93 invested. The Morse Land Account is in reality on 320 acres of land in Ford County, Kansas and our investment will be ultimately repaid with interest, as per my report of 1918. The record shows we have collected $74,341.82 interest on our investments. We have never sustained a loss of interest or principal. Of the $126,500.00 invested $12,550.00 bears 1,000.00 bears 38,900.00 bears 9,800.00 bears 61,750.00 bears 2,500.00 bears
at interest interest at interest at interest at interest a t interest at interest at
4%% 5 % 6 % 6%% 7 % 1V2%
In .the year we collected $7,533.22 or an average of 6.37%. Many of our seven per cent loans were made or renewed at that rate in 1921 and some of them late in the year. Annual cost of maintenance of the Home since 1913 follows: 1914 1915 1916 1917
$16,415 17,735 18,483 24,439
02 00 39 76
1918 1919 1920 1921
$24,676 36,447 40,913 39,782
75 61 71 65
By months for years ended November 30th 1920 and 1921, warrants charged to maintenance account were as follows: December, 1919 January, 1920 February, 1920 March, 1920 April, 1920 May, 1920 June, 1920 July, 1920 August, 1920
1920. $ 3,599 83 3,266 95 2,879 56 3,550 41 3,004 56 3,174 19 3,827 68 4,404 69 2,777 41
1921. $ 2,864 44 3,578 00 3,034 90 3,480 38 3,070 86 3,797 39 2,351 98 2,912 98 2,774 23
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PROCEEDINGS
OF
THE
February,
September, 1920 October, 1920 November, 1920
$ 3,548 09 2,390 38 3,564 67
$ 2,650 97 5,179 08 3,085 85
General Expenses
$39,988 42 925 29
$38,781 06 1,001 59
$40,913 71
$39,782 65
Total
Superintendent's report shows average membership of the Home family since 1913 as follows: 1914 1915 1916 1917
88 88 93 88
1918 1919 1920 1921
;
94 100 113% 128
At present of the 178 names on the roster of the Home, 138 are actually in the Home. Per capita cost based on above averages shows as follows: 1914 1915 1916 1917
$186 205 198 277
51 50 32 72
1918 1919 1920 1921
$ 262 364 360 310
50 47 47 80
This includes all expense items of the Home and of Administration, in fact all items save those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures, and Funerals. The record shows our income for 1921 to have been $43,348.82 and the book charge to Maintenance to have been $39,782.65, or an apparent surplus. However, if to the item of the $39,782.65 then shall be. added charges to Real Estate of $2,336.21, which might with all propriety be so charged, together with items of insurance $208.93 and Funerals $100.00, we will find the total to be $42,427.79 or barely within our income. This is the first in a number of years wherein we have not shown a deficit. The action of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas in establishing the raising fee will be fully justified and will postpone the naturally to be expected increase in the per capita tax. The Home per capita, was decreased from $360.47 in 1920 to $310.47 in 1921 and probably will be further decreased by additional members in the Home. A good summary of present financial condition follows:
1920-21.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
109
Assets. January 1, 1922
Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Morse Land a/c
$
738 44 126,500 00 2,566 93
$129,805 37 Contra. January 1, 1922
Guardian Funds inv Endowment Fund ...; Balance Available
$
9,479 53 87,693 42 32,632 42
$129,805 37 Our available balance has been restored to its status on January 1, 1920, but this has been wholly due to donations made by the M.'- W-'. Grand Lodge and the M.". E.'. Grand Chapter of Kansas, otherwise, our net available balance would have been more than $15,000.00 less than at present. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment fund Guardian fund
$87,693 42 9,479 53
$ 97,172 95
Leaving of General Fund invested Total investment January 1, 1922
31,893 98 $129,066 93
Our income for 1922 may be estimated as follows: Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita Interest on loans Interest on balances Total
;.
$35,000 4,600 '10,000 400
00 00 00 00
$50,000 00
Our total expenses for the year 1922 will not be much if any, less than for 1921. This on account of increase in the Home family and by reason of the many new applications we may expect to receive. Expenditures made on behalf of the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Kansas for the year 1921, were $1,244.00, of which amount $225.00 was refunded, leaving net $1,019.00. We have insurance in force as follows:
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February,
FIRE
Main'Buildings. Expires. Amount. National Liberty .... 6-15-24 $5,000 00 Ins. Co. of N. Amer. 6-15-24 5,000 00 Fire Association ....11-25-24 5,000 00 Boston 6-24-24 5,000 00 American Central.... 6-24-24 3,000 00 Home 6-24-24 2,000 00 American Central ..11-25-24 2,500 00 Chapel. American Central.... 1- 9-25 Barn and Contents. Continental
$27,500 00
$5,000 00
5,000 00
750 00
-750 00
7-24-25
Total fire on buildings Furnitiire—Main
$33,250 00
Buildings.
American Central .. 7-26-22 Central States 7-26-22 Home 7-26-22 American Central .. 6-24-24
$ 500 500 1,000 4,000
00 00 00 00
Furniture—Isolation Phcenix
Cottage. 6-28-24
500 00
Fixtures—Laundry. ^tna
6-24-22
1,000 00
$ 7,500 00
'.
$40,750 00
Total Fire Boiler and Accident. Hartford S. B. Co.—.8-14-24
10,000 00
• TORNADO.
Buildings. N. W. National Rhode Island Nat'l Liberty American Central ^tna Hartford Fire Association .... Central States Phoenix Ins. Co of N. A Comm'l Union
Expires. Amotmt. 2-10-24 $10,000 00 2-15-24 10,000 00 3-17-24 20,000 00 2-12-24 10,000 00 3-10-24 10,000 00 6-24-24 10,000 00 2-10-24 10,000 00 1-10-24 10,000 00 3-17-24 10,000 00 3-17-24 10,000 00 3-10-24 10,000 00
.
10,000 00
1921-22.
GRAND
Nat'l Hartford American Niagara New Hampshire .... London Assurance .. Niagara Star Total
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
Ill
2-15-24 $10,000 00 3-17-24 10,000 00 2-10-24 10,000 00 3-17-24 10,000 00 5-13-24 10,000 00 5-13-24 10,000 00 5-18-24 10,000 00
'..:
$190,000 00
This covers $180,000.00 on Main Buildings and 810,000.00 on Chapel and Isolation Cottage and is written on basis of 90% co-insurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance policies, duplicate of all receipts for moneys received and duplicates of letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced, are herewith presented with this report. Fraternally submitted, T H O S . G. F I T C H ,
Secretary.
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February,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.'. W . ' . PERRY M . H O I S I N G T O N , C h a i r m a n , submitted
t h e following report, which, on motion of M.'. W.'. E L RICK C. C O L E , w a s adopted: To the M-'. W-'. Grand Lodge of
Kansas:
BRETHREN:
Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has examined the advance copies of these reports and begs to submit the following report: It is ever a pleasure to appreciate and commend, and these sentiments your committee are glad to express toward the Grand Master's formal address, which shows unmistakably the industrious care, the painstaking industry and the lofty motives which have characterized Brother PAULEN'S administration of his great office. "Service above Self" he takes as his motto, which he truly declares the only royal road to satisfaction and peace of mind. Charged as he has been with may cares of public and private affairs, he has still found time and strength to fully exemplify this motto in his career as Grand Master of Masons. For this his brethren are grateful and appreciative, and earnestly hope that he may ever enjoy that lasting peace and satisfaction to which his devoted fidelity so richly entitles him. Since the' office of Grand Master is, in a sense, representative as well a s plenary, and for the orderly completion of the Masonic record, your committee submits the following recommendations : That his feeling reference to our fraternal dead, with due appreciation, be referred to the Committee on Necrology. That all the official acts reported under the following headings, be approved: Installation of Grand Officers. Dispensations. Lectures. Corner Stones. Grand Orator. Foreign Relations. Exemplification of the Work. Appointment of Grand Chaplain and District Meetings. That his one decision he referred to the Committee on Juris-
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prudence, and the subjects of Lodges Constituted, Lodges Under Dispensation and Lodge Calamities, to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. Your Committee highly approves what is said under the title of District Deputy Grand Masters, and hopes the incident of summary discipline here reported may be a source of lasting good. Under the heading "Discipline," the Grand Master reverts to the careless and even contumacious conduct of sundry lodge oflncers, which impairs the usefulness and dignity of Masonry and the accuracy of its records. He quotes at length a detailed list of instructions issued by him, and refers to a similar communication sent out by his predecessor, all of which would have been wholly unnecessary if only our plain and simple code had been properly studied by those responsible for its execution. He appeals feelingly to the lodges to obey they own laws. Is it possible, brethren, that the epidemic of lawlessness, which seems to be sweeping the land, is invading our Order and corrupting even Masonic character? Against this tendency let every true Mason set himself, and take heed to the warning and timely admonition of the Grand Master. It is also hoped that the incoming Grand Master and Council of Administration will use every possible means of persuasion and authority to secure the orderly conduct of our Masonic affairs, and to punish persistent offenders. Under the caption "Grand Lodge Library," reference is made to measures necessary to make these great advantages more readily available to the Craft. Your committee believes this to be highly advisable and heartily approves the recommendations. It is believed the necessary expenditure may safely be left to the discretion of the Council of Administration. Referring to the subject, "Certificates for Transfer of Membership," the Grand Master declares that in the operation of this law, so many errors, are made as to seriously impair if not imperil our historical record, which is kept by the Grand Secretary. The conception of the purpose of the Law as stated by the Grand Master is undoubtedly correct, and it is recommended the whole subject be referred to the incoming Grand Master and the Grand Secretary for the most intelligent, patient and vigorous attention. The Grand Master, who by virtue of that title Is president of the Kansas Masonic Home, invites attention to the full report of the Home and refers appreciatively to a recent donation of $1500.00 to its endowment fund by Orient Lodge No. 51 of Topeka. Certainly no more fitting object could be found for the benefactions either of lodges or Masons. Reference is also made to the gift of hand-
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some oil paintings by four lodges, to be hung in our Grand Lodge Office Building, which example is also worthy of praise and emulation. It is recommended t h a t the report of the Grand Treasurer, which deals only with fiscal affairs, be referred to the Committee on Finance and Property, with more than a perfunctory word of appreciation for the faithful and valuable service of our distinguished Grand Treasurer which has been so long and so cheerfully rendered. As usual the report of the Grand Secretary is a model of form and accuracy, and most important, containing as it does such a wealth of information and suggestions. Brother WILSON declares his serious embarrassment by the short time allowed by our laws and regulations for the preparation of his complete'annual report, and recommends a change in the date of the Annual Communications. Your Committee is inclined to the belief that a lengthening of the time will not, in the end, diminish the number of delinquencies, nor cure the evil, and that the logical and ultimate course will be to close the accounts absolutely as i-equired by law, and let the penalties fall where they may. It is, however, a very serious situation, concerning which the policy can only be properly decided by the Grand Lodge.- To inform and guide us, it is therefore recommended that the subject be referred to a Special Committee of Past Grand Masters on Masonic Usages and Customs, for report at 10 A. M. tomorrow. Fraternally
submitted. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, PERRY " E . MILLER,
Committee. CALL FROM LABOR TO R E F R E S H M E N T .
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 p. M.
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AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY,
February 15, 1922.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M. . MESSAGE FROM M.'. W-'. ALEX. A. SHARP.
A telegram from M.'. W.'. ALEX. A. SHARP, expressing his regret at his inability to be present at this Annual Communication, was read by the Grand Secretary. ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then introduced to the Grand Lodge W.'. ROBERT P. MCCULLOCH, of Manhattan, a Past Master of Anthony Lodge No. 200, who delivered the following oration, which, on motion of M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FARRELLY, was ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the M-'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
We are here well met. Men of common purpose, of common belief, subscribing to common principles. We meet on a common level; in a democracy approximating to the ideal, and as members of a fraternity which has its base in antiquity, is a potent factor in the present, and which projects itself into the remotest future. It is with more than ordinary pride and pleasure that we may here take note of the state of our Order. Every year, for many years, has shown a steady and healthy growth in membership and influence. During the past
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five years this growth has been phenomenal, giving assurance that in our country, and in all the world, men are recognizing the ideals of Free Masonry as of immense importance in the restraining of human passions and the bringing of the world out of the riot and wreck of war into comparative order and peace. It is the habit of many minds to regard Masonry only as a fraternity.of age and honor, presented to the initiated by a ritualistic service and ceremony of beauty and dignity making deep impression upon thoughtful minds. And such, indeed, it is. But there "is a much finer conception than this one. Masonry is a world institution, a stabilizing'agency which in every period of human nfe has lent itself to the maintenance of the social order so vital to progress and^ as the handmaiden of true religion, has kept alive the essential truth of the oneness of GoD and the oneness of man. It can be affirmed on the authority of history that in the upward movements of humanity there have been times and conditions which would have utterly destroyed all civilizations had it not been that men were somehow held together by the common bonds of religion and Masonry. The origin of things has been the object of man's long quest. His inquiry has been: "Whence came this?" "How came that?" The "Why" of things has been, and is, the universal human cry. And out of the questioning there came language, music, art, invention, science, literature, government, philosophy, religion; the sum of every civilization. And Masonry has been an object of this quest. To find its origin the mind of man has traveled far in ancient fields of human life and endeavor. Yet its beginnings remain shrouded in mystery. Behind the curtain of authentic annals it eludes pursuit, safe hidden in the tangle of legend, fable and fancy. Nevertheless it is entirely
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possible to trace Masonry in its operative and speculative forms to substantial foundations that insure credibility. The Pyramids of Egypt, the temple of Solomon, so spacious and magnificent, the theaters, temples, monuments of Greece and Rome; the cathedrals, monasteries, fortresses, castles and mediaeval Europe all attest the work, knowledge and skill of the ancient craftsmen. The philosophy of Masonry is ours today, coming to us out of the past centuries, because from age to age the words were spoken into attentive ears, found lodgment in faithful breasts, and thus were transmitted, unimpaired, from generation to generation. Remarkable as is the beginning of Masonry no less remarkable is its evolution. With the advance of civilization it was inevitable that there should come such general diffusion of knowledge as would make the mechanical arts, so long the exclusive property of the ancient craftsmen, the common property of all. The ancient brethren wrought in both operative and speculative spheres, the arts and philosophy being joined. Happily for us, and for the world, when a separation could not be avoided, a way was found to preserve the philosophy in purity, and to present its truths by a symbolism based upon the very tools with which the ancient craftsmen builded those structures that are yet the marvel of the world. In this evolution. Masonry passed as the custodian of material architecture to become the exponent of spiritual architecture. It is worth while to consider the working tools of our Order. Their origin is unknown. And yet from the remotest period they have been the indispensable tools of the artisan. In every properly constituted lodge of Masons they are displayed and presented to convey important truths. In his progress from "light" to "further light" the candi-
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date is told of the uses to which the ancient brethren put the twenty-four-inch gauge, the common gavel, the level, plumb, square and trowel. These simple tools make up a collection old as the world. Their inventor's name is lost in the mists of prehistoric time. And yet, no stone was ever shaped, no walls ever raised, no building ever united without the use of these implements. In material building they are as essential now as they were thousands of years ago. With all the marvelous inventions marking the progress of the race these remain as the necessary tools of the builders. Whether it be the cottage of the poor or the mansion of the rich; the stately temple, majestic cathedral, impressive public building, ornate palace of commerce that pierces the sky, beautiful art gallery, splendid museum; these are made possible only because of the few and humble tools that, in large measure, form the base upon which rests speculative Masonry. To the reflective mind these facts open a field of inquiry wherein the wonder grows. It must be that as the ancient craftsmen fashioned the stone, laid up the walls and spread the cement which united their buildings they visioned these implements as fit symbols of spiritual building, and, in their hours of refreshment, formulated a system of philosophy, the seed of that which we possess in fullness, beauty and sublimity. A serious study of the origin and evolution of Masonry cannot fail to convince of the indispensable and universal need of the application of its principles to human life in every age, in every place. A danger lies in so glorifying its past achievements as to minimize the importance of its obligations in the present and the future. There' are individuals and nations to whom all the Golden Ages lie behind. These dwell in retrospect and are content. But to the Masons who have the open heart a study of that which Masonry has been in times past intensifies
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the desire and stimulates the purpose that in the present and the future the beneficent principles of our Order shall have wider sweep and larger influence in all that affects human life and destiny. We front a world distraught. Scarred and seared with the wounds of war; economic, financial, industrial life paralyzed, famine in many lands, greed and selfishness rampant, discontent akin to hopelessness and dismay, commerce interrupted, development halted, morals at low ebb, a growing disregard for law, all social order threatened; our world draws near to the brink of an abyss down which it may plunge into savage barbarism. Some one has said, and in all reverence, that "GoD has suffered an eclipse." Insistent is the call for the marshaling of all spiritual forces to take concerted action that the world may be saved from an awful fate. The call comes not so much from religionists and pulpits as from hard headed, far seeing men of business and affairs. It is the men of the marts, of the secular press, secular callings, who are declaring that the salvation of the world is only possible by bringing the people back to GOD. If causes for existing world conditions are sought for thej' may be found in two things which have dominated world affairs at some period from very early times. These are: Exaggerated Individualism and Exaggerated Nationalism. ALEXANDER, C ^ S A R , NAPOLEON, B I S MARCK, WiLHELM OF HOHENZOLLERN, are representatives of such individualism. Greece, Rome, Germany, are examples of such nationalism. It was NAPOLEON who, advised that circumstances were unfavorable to one of his ambitious enterprises, exclaimed: "Circumstances! I make circumstances." The slogan: "Germany over all," was the impelling purpose of a war designed to end in the subjugation of the world. Recall the facts eventuating in that war: A ruler
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drunk with the wine of power and unrestrained ambition, claiming for himself the very attributes of GOD, a nation saturated with the spirit of militarism, infatuated with the dream of conquest, asserting the right to rule the world. Then, a pretextâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a nation on the march with the objective "a place in the Sun." And thenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The world was a-flow'with blood. From crests of hills giant guns rained down their hail of death. On plains below armies grappled in death struggles. Upon the seas pirate ships preyed on the trade and commerce of the world. Out of the air immense birds of man's ingenious making sent hurtling down steel darts to wound and kill. Strange monsters rose from ocean depths to trap and tear vessels of peace and send thousands to watery graves. Across what were once fertile and inviting fields, billows of deadly gases rolled, finding victims. Torch and shell leveled the homes of rich and poor, many a temple of worship, and buildings in which were stored the art treasures of centuries. And fields and woods ran red with human blood. There were no harvests save the harvests of death. On battlefields and in hospitals there were the cries of the dying. Soft voiced, women moved about, comforting, and closing the eyes of those made fodder for the guns of war. The world was in the throes of dissolution, or in the pains of a new birth. Gruesome as is the picture it is yet the composite of the shocking happenings marking the hour of the world's new birth. One of the riddles of history is that mankind must travel over bloody battlefields to closer brotherhood. Strife comes before unity, contentions lead to understanding. The road to universal brotherhood is not by the way of argument and treaty, but by conflict and clash. The majestic music of human concord only sounds after a crash of discordant notes, it is nature's way; a devious
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and confusing one, but only thus do people come to comprehend that one nation cannot live apart from another. The principle being understood and accepted spiritual impulses are stirred, spiritual ideals are made dominant, and advance is made towards that goal which is "the desire of the whole earth." The call to service in concert with other spiritual forces for the making of a new world should appeal to the fraternity. Our ancient and honorable Order is well fitted to enter upon such splendid enterprise. The .very center of Masonic philosophy is GOD. The Bible is our "rule and guide of faith." Man is a matter of deep concern. Our work is largely that of character building. The lessons sought to be inculcated by our symbolism are such verities as Justice, Mercy, Truth, Temperance, Fortitude, iPrudence, Relief, Friendship, Love. If these can be incorporated into what may be termed world character there will be such transforrnation and transfiguration as will eliminate from human life much that now mars, and prevents swift progress to perfect peace. In such a contemplated movement it is inevitable that America should be assigned to leadership. Even now our country is recognized as the moral leader of the world. Recently a very eminent Japanese statesman, speaking of his country's ambition for a premier position in Asia, said : "Let her scrap her secret diplomacy, abandon her schemes of conquest through brute force, and follow the lead of America in demanding justice as the basis of international relations." Such a statement, from such a source, is the best evidence of the world's need and desire for the extension and universal application of American ideals. In that illustrious and courageous company which gave us our charter of liberty and plan of government there were a number of men. who wrought in Masonry, accepted the Masonic philosophy, exemplified the princi-
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pies of Masonry in private and public life. Of these men we hold WASHINGTON in most affectionate remembrance. The influence of these men was such that our early state papers are shot through with Masonic ideas and ideals. The fundamental truths of Masonry were thus incorporated in our country's organic law. The incomparable phrase of LINCOLN, "Our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are born free and equal," brings to the Mason a sense of his privileges in citizenship interwoven with a sense of his Masonic obligations. But, if the proposed leadership is to be assumed by our country, and it should be, there are matters demanding attention before that assumption. The world wants American ideals in their purity. We need to purge them of some dross. In a word : We should Americanize America. There is no room now in this country for a divided patriotism or a hyphenated citizenship. Masons have been loyal supporters of good government. They are charged to be "quiet and peaceable subjects," they are also charged not to "countenance disloyalty nor rebellion." . . Mindful of the growing tendency to disregard the law of the land; of the lax enforcement of all laws; of the disorders arising out of the differences between labor and capital; of the spread of a propaganda destructive of the American conception of social order; of the organization of political parties having for their object the absolute overthrow of our institutions. Masons should remember the vow to be "true to their government," and should strike hands with all patriotic citizens in an effort to stamp out these menaces to the land and government they love full well. It is not enough, brethren, that we hang upon the walls of our lodge rooms the portraits of eminent Masons,
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and that we view them with pride and satisfaction. Beyond and above all this we should have in our hearts the same high purposes and lofty ideals which animated them; making them founders of free grovernments; sending them to legislative halls, to executive and judicial places, even to battlefields, that all men might have larger life and fuller freedom. If such ideals are ours we shall be found in our places striving for better government, better citizenship, a better world. In this connection there is a work in which Masons might well engage. That is,, to endeavor to make plain the fundamentals of our government to those ignorant of them. We have been kind to the world. Our doors have been wide open to peoples of many lands. They have come to us and have and are enjoying the privileges and opportunities of life in a land of liberty. And yet too many of these are wholly uninformed as to American ideas and ideals. They have wrong conceptions of liberty. They are apt to take the view that liberty here is license. They often seek to foist upon us the governing principles of lands from which they came. These people should be instructed in the ideals of our country. It is not enough that they should read our history, the state papers which we hold in reverence. They should be made to feel the spirit of those papers, to get inspiration from them. They should be so instructed that, from the lives and labors of those we call the fathers, they should come to have sympathetic interest and patriotic love for the land of their adoption. It is only thus that we can rightly assimilate the peoples reaching our shores. There is no work in which this honorable and patriotic Order can better engage than that of teaching these peoples the purpose for which our forebears fought, and such stories of American history as will make the strong appeal. In every community this thing should be done, and in doing it we may render a needed and patriotic service.
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The suggested enterprises fall within the scope of Masonic activities and aspirations. But, in any concert with other moral forces, adherence to Masonic standards must be observed. The secrets of Masonry are sacred and,inviolable. They are essential to the proper growth, necessary protection and proper transmission to those who in due form knock, and to whom the door is opened, that they may enter and receive the light. The Ancient Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations must not suffer change or be corrupted. It is but logical that in Masonry there should be progress. Indeed this is the .order in Masonry. But let us highly resolve to maintain our fundamentals in all purity. However far Masonry may progress, however large may be its membership and influence, there will never come a time when these fundamentals, our heritage of the ages, shall be inadequate to meet all demands. With us rests the solemn duty of seeing to it that the Ancient Landmarks of our Order stand as the safe and sure foundations against all attempts to supplant them with the new and fanciful philosophies or, what would be worse, to incorporate with them such ideas as would be destructive of the sublime principles which have survived the vicissitudes of time and the mutations of empires. We have been thinking too much in terms of the individual, the class, the bloc, the section; we should be thinking in terms of world solidarity, for Masonry teaches Universal Brotherhood. Two thousand years ago ST. PAUL, great apostle to the Gentiles, was in Athens. Standing "in the midst of Mars' hill," surrounded by the philosophers of Greece, he said: "GOD that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with handsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on
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determined the times before habitation; that they should feel after him and find him, of us."
It was about the middle of the nineteenth century that an American philosopher, EMERSON, gave the world this statement: "We owe to man greater succors than food and fire; we owe to manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;man."
In the opening days of the twentieth century, in his last public address before his tragic and untimely death, WILLIAM MCKINLEY said: "GOD and man have linked the nations together; no nation can longer be independent of any other."
Such sentiments should thrill us and stir within us impulses moving to needed service. We may not see the fullness of the glory of a coming day, but we may see its dawn. With hearts aflame and faces radiant we should hold high and far advanced the illuming torch of Masonry until the coming time when every man shall clasp the hand of every other man and call him neighbor, friend, brother; and when "The war-drum throbs no longer And the battle flags are furled In the parliament of man, The Federation of the world."
This, Most Worshipful Grand Master, and brethren, is what I conceive to be somewhat of the purpose and program of our ancient and honorable fraternity. Nay, more: I make bold to say that this is the challenge of Masonry to every true man, everywhere.
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APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS. The M , ' . W.'. G r a n d M a s t e r announced the appointm e n t of a Special Committee to consider the change in d a t e of meeting of t h e A n n u a l Communications, suggested in the r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d Secretary, w i t h t h e following P a s t Grand M a s t e r s comprising the c o m m i t t e e : M.-. W . ' .
E L R I C K C . C O L E , M . " . W . " . O W E N J. WOOD, M . ' .
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W I L L I A M I. S T U A R T , M . ' . W . ' . H U G H
M.".
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THOMAS G.
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FARRELLY,
FITCH.
T h e Special C o m m i t t e e was requested to r e p o r t a t 10 A. M. T h u r s d a y . REPORT OF COMMITTEE OlST NECROLOGY. W . ' . GEORGE W . T R O U T , C h a i r m a n , submitted t h e following r e p o r t , which, on motion of R.'. W . ' . J O H N A. F E R R E L L , w a s adopted by a r i s i n g v o t e :
To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In the beautiful drama of "Ion," the instinct of immortalityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; so eloquently uttered by the death of the devoted Greekâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;finds a deep response in every thoughtful soul. I t is nature's prophecy of the life to come. When about to yield his young existence as a sacrifice to fate, his betrothed, CLEMANTHE, asks if they shall meet again, to which he replies: "I have asked that dreadful question of the hills that look eternal; of the happy streams that lucid flovv' forever; cf the stars amid whose fields of azure my raised spirit hath walked in glory. All, all were dumb. But, CLEMANTHE, when I gaze upon thy living face, thy fresh young loveliness, I feel that there is-something in the love that mantles through its beauty, that cannot wholly perish. CLEMANTHE, we shall meet again!" The above answer is our consolation as we approach this hour. We are reminded t h a t another year has come and gone, and we are once more assembled in our Annual Grand Communication. The hour has arrived w^hen we should pause and reverently bow our bared heads while we pay tribute to the memory of these brethren who have preceded us to that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler h a s ever returned. This would indeed be a sad hour if stripped of faith in GOD
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and compelled to depend upon what man could say to comfort us. B u t thanks be to GOD who hath given us the Great Light in Masonry, which has become a lamp unto the feet of them, whose memory w e revere today, to guide them through the dark valley of the shadow. Each brother who has sought and found admission among us has been t a u g h t that a firm reliance upon the principles contained in the sacred scriptures, will not only furnish him consolation in the hour of dissolution but will secure for him ineffable and eternal joy in the world to come. But even with his knowledge and faith our hearts are loath to see our brethren go. The ruthless scythe has indeed cut a large swath in the field of our f r a t e r n i t y during the past year and has been no respecter of persons. F o r it has cut the aged and honorable as well as the young and promising. The cradle and the coffin stand in j u x t a position. Our birth is but a sleep and a f o r g e t t i n g : The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star, Ir£ath had elsewhere its setting,, -A.nd Cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness. And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come F r o m GOD, who is our home: Heaven lies about us in our infancy! Shades of the prison-house begin to close Upon the growing Boy, But He beholds the light, and whence it flows, • He sees it in his joy; The Youth, who daily f a r t h e r from the east Must travel, still is Nature's Priest, And by the vision splendid Is on his way attended; At length the Man perceives it die away. And fade into the light of common day. From the ranks of this Grand Jurisdiction 718 have fallen. A m o n g these are three Grand Officers, none of whom brings deeper sense of loss than the death of our Grand Chaplain, Dr. F. S. B L A Y NEY, whose patriarchal appearance, genial smile and warm • handshake were as effective as his full, rich and almost sacred voice w e so often heard in divine prayer in our annual meeting. A t this, hour w e are all deeply conscious of the vacant chair in our official family caused by his death, which occurred at Abilene, Kansas, July 9, 1921, where for almost thirty-one consecutive years he w a s the faithful and efficient pastor of the Presbyterian. Church. Time and space will not permit us to repeat the m a n y excellent eulogies pronounced upon him by those who knew him best. H e w a s a con-
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sistent Christian, a manly man, and an irreproachable Mason. Truly a great father and brother in Masonry hath fallen. "The problem that so long he studiecl. That mystery oÂŁ 'the world to come' profound. Is solved; his tree of lite which only budded Bears now full harvest in Celestial Ground. In the Great Presence with wearied resting He has liis wages, and is well content." Past Grand Master MAURICE LEWIS STONE, who for
forty
years was a zealous and enthusiastic Freemason laid down the working tools of life to answer the call of the Supreme Architect of the Universe to come up higher. His was a career of great usefulness, having served on many committees in this Grand Body and the Grand Chapter, and having filled practically every office for one or more terms of the Blue Lodge, and having passed through t h e chairs of this Grand Body is but evidence of the fact that from the time he was raised more than forty years ago, he was active in Masonic service up to almost the day of his death. While many of us were unacquainted with him by virtue of his advanced years, he still made it his great joy to attend the Annual Communications of this Grand Body up to within the past two years. It is but another reminder of the passing of a great light in Masonry. Another and the last of the "Old Guard," R.'. W.'. JAMES M . KECK, Past Grand Junior Warden of Kansas, departed this life November 11, 1921. Brother KECK'S health began failing a number of years ago and for that reason many of us who are younger in our Masonic careers did not see him at our Annual Communications. But one who knows him better than we, said: "He was extremely unassuming in his general demeanor, but at heart he was all we could expect from any Mason." In the Grand Jurisdictions in which we are in fraternal correspondence, twenty-one Past Grand Masters, four Grand Masters, one Deputy Grand Master, one Grand Chaplain, one Grand Secretary, and one Past Grand Secretary, have laid down the working tools of life and entered their rewards. These facts concerning the large number of brethren who have fallen should serve to remind us that like as a flower cometh forth and is cut down, and as a shadow that fleeth and continueth not, even so we are hastening to answer the call from which there is no escape. Let us be reminded by these incidents that although we are permitted to assemble here in the Annual Grand Communication in all of the strength and vigor of manhood, yet in a few days or years at most, we too shall follow in their train, and al-
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though the world may move on and forget us, let us be reminded that there is a book in which our several names do appear writ by the hand of GOD, and although man forgets, GOD never does. Then let us so spend the remaining years of our lives that when we shall stand naked and alone before the Supreme Architect of the Universe, we may hear the welcome plaudit, well done, good and faithful servants, enter thou into the joys of Thy Lord. May it be our fortune ever to so live that it will not be necessary for our brethren who assemble around the open grave in the city of the dead to pay us the honor of a Masonic burial to make any apology for our foibles, and spread the mantle of charity. But they may even in the hour of sadness rejoice over the character of the life which we have lived. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE W . TROUT,
Cluiirman.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION. February 15, 1922. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master called the Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 P. M. WEDNESDAY,
EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.
The Grand Officers vacated their stations and the Third Degree in full dramatized form was exemplified by the officers and members of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, Topeka. CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. M.". W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, Grand Master, called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 A. M. Thursday morning.
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February 16, 1922.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master at 9 o'clock A. M. REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL submitted the following report, which was, on motion of M.'. W.'. O W E N J. WOOD, unanimously adopted: To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In compliance with the action of this Grand Lodge one year ago, we, your Council of Administration, having carefully investigated the Masonic Service Association of America, beg to state that it is our unanimous judgment that the Grand Lodge of Kansas should not now join said Association, and do so recommend. . Fraternally submitted, B E N S. PAULEN,
J O H N McCuLLAGH, J O H N A. FERRELL, RICHARD E . BIRD,
Committee. RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
At the request of the Grand Master, M.'. W.'. GILES H. LAMB presented M.". W.'. ANDREW L . RANDALL, Past Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Texas, and he was introduced to the Grand Lodge, responding with a short address on the state of the Craft in Texas.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES A N D LODGES U. D.
W.'. HUBERT H . HUBBARD, 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 Grand Secretary's report contains statistics relating to the activity of four hundred and twenty-three lodges. To assemble this mass of detail, within the space of time allotted to him, from perfect reports promptly submitted at the close of the year would be a task of vast proportions. But, when we consider t h a t one hundred and sixty-six of these reports had to be returned for correction, and some of these a second time, when one hundred and seven of the remittances accompanying the reports were incorrect, requiring reissue from their original source; and further, that in nearly a score of instances it required a course of electric treatments via telegraph and telephone lines to elicit any report at all, you will agree with this committee that it is asking entirely too much, even of our Grand Secretary and his capable force of assistants, to expect them to continue under these conditions. As has been noted in the Grand Secretary's report many of the lodges failed to take proper notice of the many and unavoidable warnings in regard to the form of their report and the amount of the remittance required by Grand Lodge Laws, eighty-five being in error in the matter of raising fees for January and February. In the hope that some may see their error and amend their ways we submit the following tabulated tragedy of errors: Difference in Names or Initials: Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 52, 55, 56, 58, 61, 66, 67, 68, 74, 80, 91, 96, 97, 101, 102, 106, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 126, 127, 133, 136, 140, 141, 143, 144, (145â&#x20AC;&#x201D;special), 147, 148, 150, 151, 153, 154, 160, 161, 162, 171, 174, 176, 180, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 193, 195, 198, 201, 206, 208, 209, 213, 217, 218, 222, 225, 230, 232,.233, 239, 244, 246, 248, 254, 263, 264, 265, 267, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277, 280, 286, 287, 291, 297, 299, 300, 304, 307, 309, 318, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 329, 330, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 340, 341, 343, 348, 350, 351, 353, 360, 371, 372, 380, 385, 388, 390, 393, 402, 404, 413, 414, 415, 426, 427. Not in Alphabetical Order on Roll: Nos. 48, 82, 118, 151, 197, 211, 351. Abbreviations used: Nos. 1, 11, 19, 32, 39, 48, 58, 67, 74, 82, 83, 93, 10.6, 112, 128, 139, (145â&#x20AC;&#x201D;special), 151, 153, 154, 160, 168,
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184, 201, 208, 211, (217â&#x20AC;&#x201D;special), 221, 233, 238, 241, 260, 261, 271, 273, 281, 293, 294, 314, 319, 341, 343, 346, 351, 360, 362, 368, 372, 402, 413, 418, 422, 425, 426. Seal used: Initials 241, 300.
Nos, 246, 283, 390, 398, 400.
used in part:
Nos. 32, 42, 71, 211, (217â&#x20AC;&#x201D;special),
Filing .certificate on back not made by Secretary: 808, 419. List of officers incomplete: Names
Nos. 112, 162, 181, 238, 282.
reversed, given nam.e first:
Ditto viarks used:
Nos. 208, 241, 285, 411.
Nos. 240, 390.
Not signed by Secretary: Mutilated:
Nos. 101,
Nos. 85, 101, 220, 285, 308, 419.
Nos. 34, 220, 239, 259.
Not in alphabetical order under Work Done: Nos. 11, 21, 43, 65, 157, 160, 181, 208, 212, 239, 275, 289, 327, 329, 352, 355, 368, 371, 379, 411, 412. No officers: No. 308. Two colors of ink: No. 32. Reports from Lodges Nos. 211, 241, 353 and 386 are so inaccurate and slovenly in appearance that we recommend that they be required to submit new reports. Seven Lodges are denied representation this year: Miltonvale No. 242, and Hugoton No. 406'failed to report until after repeated requests from your Grand Secretary; Lenexa No. 135 and Greeley No. 211 did not get their reports in until after January 10; New Albany No. 81 and Atwood No. 164 reported on time but errors were found in each and the corrected reports were not received until long past the necessary time, while Coolidge Lodge No. 316 failed to get their remittance in until after January 20th. Comparing this number with previous reports we find that in the years 1918, 1919, 1920 and 1921, there were respectively 21, 23, 12, and 8 Lodges denied representation. None of the seven in this year's list having previously suffered this penalty, during this term of years. Two other Lodges, Allen No. 335 and Home No. 89, caused much unnecessary anxiety to your Grand Secretary before correct reports were finally received; they, however, did manage to get in on the last day of grace. No less than twenty-nine of the Lodges whose reports had to be
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returned for correction numbered among their members the Right Worshipful District Deputy Grand Master of their district. Ir one instance that worthy being the Secretary of his lodge. Brothei WILSON advises us that out of all this great state of Kansas, only three Lodges, Benevolent No. 98, at Abilene, Mount Zion No. 266, at Nortonville, and McDonald No. 383, at McDonald, submitted reports that were absolutely correct. Lodges
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Eight Lodges have been working under dispensation in the year that has just closed. They have all submitted reports as follows: Claflin Lodge U. D. at Claflin, Kansas, began, work February 28, 1921, ceased December 30. Held thirty communications; initiated fourteen, passed thirteen and raised thirteen. Receipts, $900.00; disbursements, $804.83; balance on hand, $95.17, with no indebtedness. The transcript of their minutes reflects great credit on their Secretary. There are thirty-six signers to their petition and we recommend that a charter be granted them. Turner Lodge U. D. began work March 5, ceased December 30; held 44 communications; initiated 17, passed 17 and raised 16. Receipts, $1,918.51; disbursements, $1,834.79; balance on hand, $83.72 and a debt of $700.00. The transcript of their minutes is written in long hand; we note that on June 19th, they opened in the first degree.and attended church in honor of St. John's Day. One JOHN SWARTZ was elected August 27, and was passed December 2, raised December 30, there being no record of his initiation. We presume the record and not the act was omitted. Forty-six members petition for a charter which we recommend be granted to them. Minneola Lodge U. D. began work March 8, ceased December 27; held 32 communications; initiated 14, passed 11, and raised 10. Receipts, $1,036.50; disbursements, $991.08; balance on hand, $361.95. This manifestly incorrect statement is shown on their recapitulation blank. Their minutes show receipts to the amount of $1,046.50, disbursements $714.83, leaving a balance on hand of $331.67. Your committee culls the following items of interest from the transcript submitted as their "work for inspection." May 10, Work, but no Junior Steward mentioned. May 17, two men raised to the degree of Fellow Craft, M. M. Lodge opened twice and minutes and recapitulation do not agree on disbursements. May 24, H. C. SMITH received E. A. degree, but there is no record of his having been elected. â&#x20AC;˘ The next evening. May 25, they
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raised four men to the degree of Fellow Craft and neglected to close the Lodge on Third Degree. At the communications held May 31, June 19, September 7, October 11, November 8, and December 22, they opened a Lodge of Master Masons in form tivice. While on August 9 they opened a F. G. Lodge twice, opened on the F i r s t Degree twice and failed to close a lodge of M. M. which was opened. On December 22 they initiated J. L. BAILEY, there being no previous record of his election, and on December 27, they elected C. 0 . BOWEN but failed previous to this time to make any note of his having petitioned. However all these things could be mistakes in copying their record and might be overlooked were it not for the follpwing incidents:
On March 25, CLARENCE O . HAYWOOD petitioned for the
Mysteries in regular form; nineteen days thereafter his committee on character reported and he was elected, and six days later he received the first degree, it being April 19, or twenty-five days from the date of his petition. We recommend that their petition for a charter be denied and that they be referred to the incoming Grand Master for discipline.Richmond Lodge U. D. began work May 28, ceased December 19; held 18 communications; initiated 7, passed 6, raised 5. Receipts, $510.10; disbursements, $479.67; balance on hand, $30.43. Twenty-five names appear on their petition for charter; their transcript is almost perfect," so notwithstanding that they lost their hall by fire December 20, we recommend that a charter be issued. Cunningham Lodge U. D.. began work June 9, ceased December 22; held 24 communications; initiated 8, passed 6, raised 6. Receipts, $396.00; disbursements, $344.57; balance on hand, $51.43 The minutes do not show all the disbursements listed in the recapitulation, otherwise the records are good and we have no hesitation in recommending them for a charter. Burdick Lodge U . D. began work June 29, ceased December 3 1 ; held 23 communications; initiated 8, passed 8, raised 8. Receipts $1,530.55; disbursements, $1,496.54; balance on hand, $34.01. There are now six Lodges in Morris County; and Delavan Lodge No. 375, from which most of the petitioners come, has less than sixty members. It is therefore with some misgivings that we report favorably on their request for a charter. Prairie Lodge U. D. began work a t Pretty Prairie, Reno County, August 2, ceased December 27; held 24 communications; initiated 11, passed 10, raised 9. Receipts, $515.00; disbursements, $511.14; balance on hand, $3.86.
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At sixteen out of the twenty-four communications their minutes do not indicate that they had a Tyler, and considering the amount of work they disposed of in a single communication, we wonder if all the lecture of each degree was always given, but as they do not convict themselves, we are inclined to consider favorably their petition and to recommend that a charter be issued and that the Lodge be named Pretty Prairie according to their desire. Goff Lodge U. D. began work in Nemaha County, August 26, ceasing December 3 1 ; held 23 communications; initiated 10, passed 10, raised 6. Their recapitulation sheet shows receipts of $430.00 and disbursements of $429.10, leaving a balance of 90 cents. The minutes show that bills to the amount of $529.45 were allowed, so we are forced to conclude that the Secretary used his judgment and confined his warrants issued to the amount of money on hand. The transcript of their proceedings is beautifully typewritten, but the scribe committed the very great offense of writing on botli sides of the papei', making it practically impossible to read them when fastened together. Aside from this the records are without fault and the committee recommend a charter be granted. Six of these Lodges U. D. made errors in their annual reports submitted to the Grand Secretary. Turner, Minneola and Richmond using abbreviations in names, and show discrepancies in names and initials. Claflin and Burdick fail to enter names of officers, while Gofl' commits that most annoying error of reversing the names, making it unnecessarily difficult to check the list. Two things have impressed themselves deeply on the minds and hearts of this committee. Most Worshipful Grand Master, in going over this record of Kansas Masons for the year of our Lord 1921, the first being the utter impossibility of preparing the annual report of the Grand Secretary in the time allowed him. We believe his request that the time for the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge be made one week later is exceedingly modest. We sincerely trust that this change from the third to the fourth Wednesday of February may be made. The other matter that has come to us with increasing insistence can be only partially reached through legislation by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. Brethren, we have been dealing with cold figures concerning a great business organization. May we give a few moments to another phase of our activities as Masons? As has been suggested by many thoughtful men during these past few years of great increase in the membership of our lodges, there will be a time of i-eaction, a day of reckoning will come; brethren, it has come. Not for years, if ever, has there been so much resort
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to the means of discipline in our Lodges. Thousands of men are enrolled as members of our Lodges who have never had the faintest- conception of what Masonry really amounts to. The fault is not theirs. They paid the required fee, memorized the required replies without having any idea what the question might mean or the answer convey; and having done this they passed on. Some to make long and weary pilgrimages through strange lands, over mighty rivers, across burning deserts, until finally becoming utterly worn out from loss of sleep, their substance wasted in the payment of fees, weighted down with emblems, the significance of which, if ever grasped, has been lost, they announce they have had it all and gre through. The eight Lodges which have been working under dispensation recite in their petition for warrant that they are anxious to exert their best endeavors to promote and diffuse the genuine principles of Freemasonry. Let us help them. Let us provide encouragement for the brother who is striving to fit into the great plan of Masonry. Let us give our Lodges something to build this vast amount of material into. In an address to his home Lodge not long since, our R.'. W-'D.'. G.'. M.'. gave utterance to these words, "The hope of the world is America, and the hope of America is Masonry." Such sentiments come to us as a challenge that cannot be disregarded. Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., realizing that such a task must be approached wisely; that plans must be made covering years of effort; respectfully urge upon this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge the creation of a standing Committee on Education composed of three members to outline plans for making the wealth of our Grand Lodge Library available to the Craft, to bring to the Lodges specific programs for Masonic enlightenment, and to offer to each brother in this Grand Jurisdiction an opportunity to increase his knowledge of what is expected of him in his relation to GOD, to country, to his neighbor and to himself as a Free and Accepted Mason. Fraternally submitted, HUBERT.H. HUBBARD, ROY A. SEATON,
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REPORT OF SPECIAL COMIVIITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, 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 Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs to whom was referred the subject of the change in date for the Annual Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, recommend that the date of such Annual Communications be held on the fourth Wednesday in February; and that the Committee on Jurisprudence be directed to prepare amendments which may be necessary to carry out this recommendation. Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C. COLE, OWEN J. WOOD", WILLIAM I. STUART, H U G H P . FARRELLY, THOMAS G. F I T C H ,
Committee. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY FOR W.'. BEN S. GAITSKILL.
M.'. W.". ELRICK C. COLE, stated that the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, W.'. Bro. B E N S. GAITSKILL, was unable to be present at this Annual Communication on account of recent bereavement in the death oi his wife, and, upon his motion, the Grand Secretary was directed to send to him the sympathy of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, of the Committee, submitted the following report, which was, on his motion, adopted: To the M-'- W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
At the last session of this Grand Lodge, the Grand Master
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recommended that the subject, of "Conferring Degrees by Request" be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, in the following words: "I recommend that this subject be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and if sucli committee finds tliat any cliange is desirable, that tliey rejjort to this Grand Lodge such amendments to our laws as may be necessary, to the end tliat a Masonic Lodge may be courteous, in fact, and may confer degrees for another Lodge simply upon tlie request of sucli other Lodge properly and regularly communicated." The Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, to whom this subject has been referred by the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, reported as follows: "In accordance with the suggestion of the Grand Master, your committee recommends that the written law be so amended that one Lodge can confer degrees upon a sojourner, as a courtesy, upon request of another Lodge in which he has been elected to receive the_ mysteries, without the necessity of a petition being presented by him and acted upon as in the case of an original petitioner; and we recommend that the' Committee on Jurisprudence be requested to formulate such amendment as shall be necessary to carry this purpose into effect. "An examination of our laws and decisions on this subject indicates to your committee the probable necessity of an amendment to the Constitution, and we recommend that the Jurisprudence Committee be instructed to take the necessary steps to institute this change in our laws." I have no doubt that if W'- Brother GAITSKILL had been present, he would have prepared the necessary amendment. The matter was not called to my attention (I only having received these papers about ore week ago) until I came to this Grand Lodge, and I therefore have Tiad no opportunity to present this question as it should be.presented. We therefore move recommendation made at tinued for one year, and prudence shall deal with
you, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, that the the last Annual Communication be conthat the incoming Committee on Juristhis question properly.
Trials and Appeals. There is something wrong in the atmosphereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as has been expressed by the chairman of one of the committees, there seems to be rampant the spirit of un-Americanism, and we have found it in the material that this committee has had to deal with, and I want
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to say that this committee has attempted to do its duty to see that it be cut out from the Body of Freemasonry, so far as it is possible for it to do. Appeal of GEORGE H . MACKEY from Syracuse Lodge No. 309. Your committee has had under consideration the' appeal of GEORGE H . MACKEY from conviction by Syracuse Lodge No. 309, and we find that charges were preferred against Bro. MACKEY for public intoxication and an assault on an officer. The trial was had in due form, Brother MACKEY being present and giving testimony, and resulted in a conviction and a sentence of expulsion. Your ccmmittee has been able to find no reason why the conviction and sentence should not be sustained. The appellant has made no appearance nor filed any specific reasons and the testimony fully sustains the conviction. We therefore recommend that the same be approved. Appeal of E. L. KING from Horton Lodge No. 326. Your committee has had under consideration the appeal of E. L. KING from conviction by Horton Lodge No. 326. The record in this case shows that the appellant was chai'ged, with IRA STILES, who was also found guilty, but who makes no appeal. Mr. STILES was convicted of having illicit intercourse with the wife of a Master Mason. Mr. KING was charged with assisting STILES in the prostitution of the wife of a Master Mason. He was also notified of the taking of certain depositions which were used in the hearing of the case, but he did not appear at either the taking of the depositions or at the trial of the case. However, he did perfect an appeal in regular form and appeai'ed personally and by counsel before your committee. We find that the charges were in due form and that there was sufficient evidence to sustain the same. Your committee has been unable to understand why the appellant failed to appear when summoned, and also when notified of the taking of testimony material in his case. Since the filing of his appeal, there has been filed with the committee an affidavit by Mr. KING and by one other person, denying the facts adduced upon the trial, but your committee feels that they can not be considered in view of the fact that no opportunity was given to the accuser to cross-examine or to present testimony in opposition thereto. Some minor objections were raised to the manner of conducting the trial, but they are not deemed of importance or as having been in any manner prejudicial to the rights of the accused. We recommend that the conviction be sustained.
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Appeal of E. J. MowRY from Hancock Lodge No. S l l . Your committee has carefully considered the record in the case of the appeal of Brother E. J . MOWRY from Hancock Lodge No. 311, which decision was an acquittal of J O H N R . SHULZ (Fellow Craft) and HUGH P . BAYNE (Master Mason), who were accused of charges of drunkenness and adultery. It appears from the record that Bro. HUGH P. BAYNE, a married man, was charged with drunkenness and with adultery with one,
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, and t h a t Fellow Craft
J O H N R . SHULZ, who
was an unmarried man, was charged with immoral and unmasonic conduct on account of his relations with the same female person. These charges were filed by Brother E . J. MOWRY, and prior to the filing of the charges the Lodge appointed an investigating committee to examine into the truth or falsity of the charges and report to the Lodge. This committee took the statement of , which tended to bear out fully the charges made. At the time of the trial, the charge of adultery as to Brother BAYNE was dismissed without the consent of the accuser and the Lodge proceeded to trial of Brother SHULZ on the charges of immorality. When arraigned, and after having the charges read to him. Fellow Craft SHULZ plead guilty to the facts as charged, but not guilty as to its being a violation of his Masonic obligation, and, upon trial, under such a plea, Fellow Craft SHULZ was found "Not Guilty." Your Committee is unable to understand how it was possible for such.a verdict to be rendered. The record shows that was a fem.ale under the age of eighteen years, and the admitted facts therefore prove conclusively the commission of a felony upon the part of Fellow Craft SHULZ. Since the trial of the case, he has made and filed an affidavit, setting forth all the details of the relations which existed both as to himself and Brother BAYNE in connection with this woman. The detailed statement is so replete with vulgarity and discloses such a low estimate of the obligations of a Mason as- to compel your committee to say that Fellow Craft SHULZ is not a fit person to retain membership even as a Fellow Craft in the Order of Freemasonry. It is therefore recommended that the judgment of acquittal as to Fellow Craft SHULZ should be reversed, and the hearing of the charges against him be had at such time and place as the incoming Grand Master shall direct.. Your committee recommends that in view of the facts that the charge of adultery made against Bro. BAYNE was dismissed without
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the consent of the accuser, and further, because of the evident unfairness of the trial, as it appears from the record, that the acquittal of Bro. BAYNE should also be set aside and a trial of the facts properly held at such time and place as the incoming Grand Master may direct. Allen Lodge No. 335. In his annual address, your Grand Master made a reference to the difficulties which have existed for some time in Allen Lodge No. 335: These difficulties, so far as the records show, seem to have commenced about the time when the term of office of M.'. W-'. HUGH P. FARRELLY was closing, and the commencement of the term of M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN.
Charges were preferred in the name of the Lodge against Brother STONEBRAKER, a member of the Lodge, of a very serious character, and these charges were approved by M-'. W.'. Brother FARRELLY, who directed that a change of venue should be had for the trial of the charges. About the time this order was made, by the then Grand Master,' his term expired, and, after investigation of the charges, M.'. W.'. Brother PAULEN decided that they were insufficient in form, and returned the same to the Lodge with the direction to dismiss the same and have others framed properly. These charges were dismissed by the Lodge, and some time afterwards, like charges were filed against the same brother by an individual member of Allen Lodge. Upon the charges being presented, the Lodge refused to entertain the same, and is now holding them, subject to the order of the Grand Master. The factional difficulties growing out of this, and other questions, have practically disrupted this Lodge, and some action must be taken in order to finally dispose of the matters in dispute. While it would appear that there should be some remedy by appeal from the action of Allen Lodge in refusing to entertain t h e charges, it seems to be a fact that there is not. However, it being admitted by the officers of Allen Lodge that they are now holding these charges, preferred by the brother, subject to the direction of the Grand Master, your committee recommends that the incoming Grand Master direct that the charges be entertained by Allen Lodge, and that a trial be had a t such time and place as the Grand Master may direct. Grand Master's
Decision.
The Grand Master, having referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence the decision made by him with reference to the use of
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Masonic • funds, and your committee having carefully examined the same, recommend the approval of said decision as follows: No. 109. Lodge Funds.—The funds of a Lodge are to be used for Masonic purposes which as provided by Section 6, Article VIII of the Constitution includes the payment of any sum of money out of its treasury for the support of the poor, for the relief of the distressed or for any other purpose which shall tend to ameliorate the condition of the human family or an individual. Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C . COLE, H U G H P. FARRELLY, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, WILLIAM I. STUART,
Cominittne. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.
To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
Your Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom was referred the recommendation of the Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, relative to the change of date for the Annual Communications of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, recommend t h a t By-Law No. 9, relating to the Grand Lodge, be amended so as to read as follows: 9. Annual Commiunications.—The Annual Communications shall be held at such hour on the fourth Wednesday of February in each year as the Grand Master may appoint, and at such place as . may be designated a t the preceding Annual Communication, or as the Grand Master may order, and no member, or. his representative by proxy, reported present at any Annual Communication, shall absent himself from any session v.'ithout leave from the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. On motion, the report was adopted, the amendment to Section 9 receiving more than the required two-thirds vote. Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C . COLE, HUGH P. FARRELLY, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, WILLIAM I. STUART,
Committee.
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ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS'.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for the election of Grand Officers, and appointed the following tellers: ROY H. CLAUSSEN, No. 102; PAUL MARTIN, No. 1; GEORGE H . LONG, NO. 272; EDWIN C . EAGLES, NO. 149; MARION M . MILLER, NO. 2 6 ; EARL T . PYLE, NO. 134; J O H N DAVIS, NO. 129; LUCIAN L . CONSTANT, NO. 173; HARMON J. BOWER, N O . 199; E. ROY FARWELL, NO. 204; HAYES FLOYD, NO. 191; R. N E L SON LONG, NO. 248; J O H N B . FLEMING, NO. 301; JOHN J. MILLER, NO. 312.
The election resulted in the selection of the following officers: R.". W - ' - J O H N MCCULLAGH, NO. 194 R.". W ' - J O H N A. FERRELL, NO. 136 R.'. W-'-RICHARD E . BIRD, NO. 303 W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN, NO. 51....
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.". W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, NO. 9 R.'. W ' - A L B E R T K . WILSON, NO. 51
Grand Grand
PRESENTATION
Treasurer. Secretary.
OF J E W E L .
M . ' . W . ' . HUGH P. FARRELLY, on behalf of the brethren of Fredonia, presented M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN with a Past Grand Master's Jewel, to which he responded in a fitting and a feeling manner, voicing his appreciation and gratitude. PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. .
Upon invitation presented by W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS, and upon motion of M.'. W.'. OwEN J. WOOD, Wichita was chosen as the place of meeting for the sixty-seventh Annual Communication, commencing Wednesday, February 28, 1923.
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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Chairman, submitted the report of the Committee on Correspondence, which was, on motion of M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, ordered printed in the Proceedings. S U P P L E M E N T A L REPORT OF T H E COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.". W.". ALBERT K . WILSON, Chairman, submitted the following supplemental report of the Committee on Correspondence, which', on motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
GRAND LODGE OF QUEENSLAND.
In 1907 our Grand Lodge extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of Queensland, although under our adopted fprmula of 1912 such recognition could not have been extended as they did not have and never have maintained exclusive jurisdiction over the territory of Queensland. Under date of June 17, 1921, we received a memorial from The United Grand Lodge of Queensland requesting recognition by our Grand Lodge, and the usual exchange of Grand Representatives. The United Grand Lodge of Queensland is an amalgamation of the Grand Lodge of Queensland and the Queensland Grand . Lodge. The Queensland Grand Lodge was organized by the consolidation of the District Grand Lodge of England in Queensland, the District Grand Lodge of South Queensland and the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, under the Scottish Constitution. The first meeting looking toward the organization of the Queensland Grand Lodge was held on April 30, 1920. There were two hundred- two lodges working under the English and Scottish Constitution and governed by the several District Grand Lodges mentioned above at the time of the organization of the Queensland Grand Lodge, while there were but seventy-six lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Queensland.
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After the formation of the Queensland Grand Lodge it was proposed that a consolidation of their Grand Lodge and the Queensland Grand Lodge be. effected in order that they would have but one Grand Lodge in Queensland, as all lodges in that territory, with but four exceptions (three under the English and one under the Scottish Constitution) had joined in the proposition of bringing these two Grand Lodges together. On April 27, 1921, these two Grand Lodges met in joint session and consolidated under the name of The United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland. A Constitution was adopted at that time, peace and harmony prevailed throughout the entire transaction, both prior to and at the final meeting for consolidation. Your commi'ttee have carefully reviewed both the printed and written records of our- several Queensland Grand and District Grand Lodges and have no hesitancy in recommending that the fraternal relations heretofore existing between our Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Queensland be continued, and we extend to them our best wishes. ECUADOR.
On September 17, 1921, we received a communication from the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Ecuador, South America, requesting fraternal recognition and' an exchange of Grand Representatives. The Chairman of your Committee acknowledged receipt of the communication but stated that under our formula it would be necessary for them to furnish certain information before the matter could be properly considered and a report made to.our Grand Lodge. On October 26, 1921, our communication was courteously answered and all information requested was furnished, as well as a copy of their first Proceedings, including their Constitution and regulations. At the time of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Ecuador, .Tune 19, 1921, they had three Lodgesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oriente Ecuatoriano No. 30, Cinco de Junio No. 29 and Luz del Guayas No. 10, all working under the Grand Lodge of Peru. Our Grand Lodge has been in fraternal correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Peru since 1887; therefore the several lodges indicated above were regular and all
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come within the requirements of our regulations in matters of this kind. The three lodges, before taking any formal action in the matter of forming a Grand Lodge of Ecuador, comrnunicated with the mother Grand Lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of Peruâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;asking permission and a I'elease, of the three lodges under their obedience in the territory of Ecuador. The minutes show that their request was promptly granted and in addition a brother was commissioned as the representative of the Grand Lodge of Peru to install the officers of the new Grand Lodge and give them such advice as might be deemed expedient at the time. All transactions were regular and their adopted Constitution meets with the requirements of our formula in every particular. They maintain exclusive jurisdiction over the State of Ecuador, recognize and proclaim the existence of GOD and the immortality of the soul and the Landmarks, Ancient Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity. Your Committee, therefore, take pleasure in recommending that we extend fraternal recognition to the Grand Lodge of the Old, Free and Accepted Masons of the Republic of Ecuador, and that an exchange of representatives be accorded them. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Coinmittee.
RESOLUTIONS BY M.". W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH.
M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH presented the following resolutions, and on his motion they were adopted. Remarks favorable to the adoption of the resolutions were offered by M.". W.'. Brothers THOMAS G. F I T C H and WILLIAM L . BURDICK, the latter explaining the purposes of the pending bill in the national legislature, stating that it contemplated an appropriation of $100,000,000.00, to be distributed for educational purposes throughout the United States. R.'. W.'. EICHARD E . BIRD, Grand Junior Warden and a member of Congress, addressed the Grand Lodge on the resolutions, stating that they involved his own individual
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position both as an officer of the Grand Lodge and as a member of Congress, and that he could not and would not say what his action would be on the bill until it came out of the committee and all amendments had been considered. Resolved, That we recognize and proclaim our belief in the free and compulsory education of the children of our nation in public primary schools supported by public taxation, upon which all children shall attend and be instructed in the English language only, without regard to race or creed, as the only sure foundation for the perpetuation and preservation of our free institutions, guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, and we pledge the efforts of the membership of the Craft to promote by all lawful means the organization, extension, and development to the highest degree of such schools, and to oppose the efforts of any and all who seek to limit, curtail, hinder or destroy.the public school system of our land. Resolved, That we endorse the proposition for the establishment of a national department of public education headed by a secretary to be appointed as a member of the President's cabinet, as outlined in the TOWNER-STERLING Bill now pending in the Congress of the United States and urge our membership to petition said Congress in aid of this measure. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY.
W.'. ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, 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 Finance and Property has made the usual audit of the accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, comparing them with the original reports of the Lodges and finds them correct in every detail as reflected by the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand, February 1, 1921 Receipts Total
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$ 12,861 16 111,098 53 $123,959 69
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Disbursements. W a r r a n t s Nos. 1 to 393, inclusive, except No. 348 Transferred to Charity Fund Balance on hand, February 1, 1922
$106,780 9.5 3,678 98 13,499 76
Total
$123,959 69 CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand, February 1, 1921 Transferred from General Fund
$ 11,372 70 3,678 98
Total
$ 15,051 68 Disbursements.
W a r r a n t No. 348 Balance on hand, February 1, 1922
$
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1,019 00 14,032 68
$ 15,051 68 RECAPITULATION.
Balance on hand General Fund Balance on^ hand Charity Fund
? 13,499 76 14,032 68
Total
$27,532 44
In evidence of this amount, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to your Committee a certificate, which reads: "MERCHANTS NATIONAL
BANK,
Lawrence, Kansas, February 10, 1922. 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 Twenty-seven thousand five hundi-ed thirty-three dollars and fortyfour cents ($27,533.44). (SEAL)
(Signed)
V. K.
HOOVER,
President." BONDS.
Bonds, as listed in the Grand Treasurer's Report amounting to $31,500.00 were inspected and we find all matured interest coupons have been collected and accounted for and that all unmatured coupons are attached to the bonds.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
149
PROPERTY.
Such inspection as your committee was able to make shows the Masonic Grand Lodge Building, together with all furniture and fixtures in excellent condition. REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
Revenue. The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is as follows: Fifty cents per capita on 69,150 $ 34,575 Charter fees 160 Miscellaneous 1,500 Prom Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward Maintenance of Building 1,050 Total
00 00 00 00
...$ 37,285 00 Expenses.
The expenses for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication, are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary $1,800 00 Cases for library '. 500 00 Committee allowance (By-Law 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 375 00 Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 1,750 00 Grand Secretary's Incidentals 800 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 Secretary's Honorarium 1,200 00 Grand Master's apron 61 50 Grand Officers' portraits 60 00 Historical Registry and abstract "350 00 Library furniture, binding, etc ;, 1,000 00 List of Regular Lodges 160 00 Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 51) 2,530 03 Mileage and Expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) 1,216 10 Minor Salaries (By-Law 48) 100 00 Office and Library Building 1,700 00 Official Stenographer : 35 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 3,000 00 Postage and Express 800 00 Private Secretary, Grand Master 300 00 Salary Chairman Com. on Correspondence (By-Law 49) 300 00
150
February,
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
Stationery and printing Stenographic and clerical help Taxes
1,000 00 â&#x20AC;¢.. 2,700 00 2,800 00
.'
Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, MOSES H . COLE, CHARLES N . FOWLER,
Committee. .
RESOLUTION BY M.'. W.'. P E R R Y M. HOISINGTON.
M.". W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON submitted the followlowing resolution, which, on motion, was adopted: Resolved, That the incoming Grand Master be authorized to attend the next annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association; that the Masonic Service Association be invited to send into this jurisdiction during this Masonic year speakers and motion pictures, composing and illustrating its educational program; that these be presented to the Craft at such times and places as may be designated by the Grand Master; that such meetings be held in central points in the jurisdiction and the officers and members of all subordinate lodges be invited to be present; that the Masonic Service Association be requested to furnish the speakers and programs and bear the expenses of its representative, and that the results of such nieetings be reported to the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, GILES H . LAMB, WILLIAM L . BURDICK, THOMAS L . BOND,
Ovi'EN J. WOOD, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, THOMAS G. F I T C H , J A M E S H . MCCALL, ELRICK C . COLE, EDWARD W . WELLINGTON.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS
151
INSTALLATION.
assisted by M.'. W.'. J. WOOD, as Grand Marshal, duly installed the following Grand Officers: M.". W . ' . PERRY M . HOISINGTON,
OWEN
M.'.W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH Grand Master Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena. R.". W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL Deputy Grand Master Vesper Lodge No. 136, Sedan. R.". W.'.RICHARD E . BIRD Grand Senior Warden Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. R.'- W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN Grand Junior Warden Orient Lodge Np. 51, Topelsa. R.'. W-'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH Grand Treasurer Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence. R.". W - - A L B E R T K . WILSON Grand Secretary Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the following appointive Grand Officers: Bro. and Rev. FRED E . BROOKS Grand Chaplain Smithton Lodge No. 1 (residence, Marysville). '•'W-'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS Grand Senior Deacon Emerald Lodge No.- 289, Lakin. *W-'. FRANCIS H . CURRY Grand Junior Deacon Emporia L-odge No. 12, Emporia. W-". WILLIAM C . WASHBURN Grand Marshal Elkhart Lodge No. 422, Elkhart. W - . JESSE W . LEWIS Grand Sword Bearer Vesper Lodge No. 136, Sedan. . *W.'. ARTHUR M . GARDNER Grand Senior Steward Palmyra Lodge No. 23, Baldwin. *W-'- SIGMUND LEHMAN Grand Junior Steward Chetopa Lodge No. 73, Chetopa. W-'. HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita. W- • W. AMER BURNETT .• Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin.
Grand Tyler
•.A-bsent at time of installation and therefore not installed.
i52
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.". Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for the ensuing year: On Credentials.—HARRY C. V A N H O R N , No.
E . PEACH, NO. 12, Emporia, HOMER
167, L a m e d ; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, No.
3,
Kansas City; HENRY L , GAMES, NO. 269, Conway Springs; ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; PERRY E . MILLER, NO. 150, Wellington; LINCOLN STEWART, NO. 140, Hutchinson; JAY B . KIRK, NO. 38, lola; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, No. 283, Cimarron. 0?i Finance and Property'.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NO. 352 (residence, Wichita); GEORGE'T. MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville; CHARLES N . FOWLER, NO. 60, Salina; MOSES H . COLE, NO. 206, Harper; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, NO. 35 (residence, Paola). On Jurisprudence.—ELRICK C. COLE, NO. 15, Great Bend; W I L LIAM I. STUART, N O . 55 (residence, H i a w a t h a ) ; WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, NO. 312 (residence. Garden City); B E N S. PAULEN, No. 95, Fredonia; OwEN J. WOOD, NO. 225, Topeka. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—HUBERT H . HUBBARD, No. 194, Galena; GEORGE W . TROUT, 'NO. 187, Pittsburg; ROY A. SEATON, N O . 16, Manhattan. On Cor7-espondence.—^ALBERT K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka. On Necrology.—CLAYTON LEHMAN, N O . 142, Newton. VOTE OF THANKS.
Upon motion of W.'. CHARLRS N , FOWLER, seconded by M.". W.'. THOMAS G. F I T C H , the thanks of the Grand Lodge were extended to the brethren of the Topeka Lodges for hospitality and courtesies during this Annual Communication. READING OF THE JOURNAL.
The journal was then read by Bro. CARL W . NELLIS, of Topeka Lodge No. 17, official stenographer, corrected and approved.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
153
KANSAS.
CLOSING CEREMONIES.
The M.". W.'. Grand Master then closed the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form.
0^ Grand
ATTEST :
zJ-Civ^ JiT;^x^e^^/ Grand
Secretary.
Master.
PROCEEDINGS
154
February,
OF THE
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS FOR 1922.
DEPUTY
LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No; No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1 2
3
EDWARD E . DOUGHTY CALEB F . BOWRON
;..JoHN H. CLARKE,
Troy Hiawatha
Leavenworth
4 5
GEORGE H . LONG VERNON T . NICHOLSON
6
JAMES A. BROWN
Osawatomie
7 8
HENRY A. STRONG WARREN 0. PRATZ
Mound City Fort Scott
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DANA D . DECKER HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM LARKIN N . MARTIN WILLIAM E . CAIN FRANK E . BRENEMAN CLAUD E . LOCK EDWIN C . EAGLES
17 18
ALBERT H . SHRADER ROY H . CLOSSEN
19
JACOB E . ANDREWS
20
FRANK A. ESTES
21 22 23 24 25
SAMUEL ALEXANDER ARTHUR B . PRATT CLICK FOCKELE J A M E S H . BEEGLE STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE
26
EARL T . PYLE
27 28
FRANCIS H . CURRY FRED R . LANTER
29 30...
THEODORE H . DOHRER JOHN
DAVIS
31
GLENN C . CALENE
32 33 34 35 36
HARRY P . MERA JAMES A. CASSLER LAUREN D . RICG CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL HARRY J . W I L L I A M S
37
LuciAN L. CONSTANT
38 39
EARL L . BARRETT GEORGE C . L E I N E N
Kansas City Spring Hill
Garnett Galena Wetmore Atchison Perry Hoyt lola Thayer
Cedar Vale ...Coffeyville Garden
Blue Rapids Topeka '..Burlingame : LeRoy Neodesha Manhattan
:....Clay Center Emporia Grenola
-.Arkansas City Belleville
Sylvan Grove Abilene McPherson Leon Newton Wichita
Belle Plaine Randall Simpson
1921-22.
District District District District District
GRAND
No. No. No. No. No.
40 41 42 43 44
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
JACOB P. SCOTT HARRY B . GRAHAM STANFORD M . SMART LEWIS G. JENNINGS HARMON J. BOWER
155
Herington Haven Zenda Anthony Norton
District No. 45..;
E. ROY FARWELL.......
Downs
District No. 46
CHRISTIAN A. JOHNSON
Russell
District No. 47
HAYES FLOYD
Ness City
District District District District
FRED E . FULLER GEORGE F . BEEZLEY RALPH B . CALL WALLACE M . PRATHER
Genesee Girard Hoisington Oakley
No. No. No. No.
48 49 50 51
District No. 52.. District No. 53
JAMES D . EYMAN ASA R . PAYNE
Garden City McDonald
District No. 64 District No. 55 District No. 56
R. NELSON LONG JOHN CHARVAT BAYARD J . LONG
:...Hoxie Phillipsburg Haviland
District No. 57
HAROLD E . RIPPLE
t.Dodge City
District No. 58 District No. 59 District No. 60
CHARLES W . MONROE JOHN B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT
District No. 61
BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD
Council Grove
District District District District District District District District District District
RAYMOND C. HANSON ELMER S. NANCE ERIC C . STEEPER MELVIN J. THOMPSON JAMES C. MORROW EDWARD W . THOMPSON FRANK D . SPERRY WILLIAM G. CARSON CHARLES SUMMERS CHARLES C . MALCOLM
Kinsley Oswego McLouth Havensville Washington Concordia Ellsworth Ashland Liberal Selden
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Digliton Hamilton Ottawa
District No. 72
0 . PoRTis DAVIS
District No. 73 District No. 74
JOHN R . HAUSCHILDT J O H N J . MILLER
North Topeka Eskridge Sublette
District No. 75
JANVIER F . SKINNER
Medicine Lodge
156
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF DISTRICTS. DISTRICT NO. 8.
DISTRICT N O . 1.
Location. White Cloud Highland Troy Wathena Severance
Name. White Cloud Smithton Troy Wathena Severance
No. 78 1 55 64 313
DISTRICT ZS'O. 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Koblnson
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
35 185 373 363 326 162 159
DISTRICT N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth .... 2 Leavenworth King' Solomon.... 10 Leavenworth Hiram 68 Ft. Leavenworth Hancock 311 Lansing Nine Mile 49 Holing ; Boling 365 Easton Easton 45
Location. Name. Garland Memphis Pawnee Station..Godfrey F o r t Scott ...Rising Sun Devon Devon Hiattville Hiattville Hepler Kepler : Fulton J^ulton Mapleton Eldora Uniontown Excelsior Bronson Bourbon DISTRICT NO. 9.
Lane Greeley Garnett W^estphalia Colony Kincaid...
DISTRICT NO. 10.
DISTRICT NO. 11.
DISTRICT N O . 5.
Olathe Gardner Palestine Shawnee Lenexa : Spring Hill
19 65 127 54 135 56
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
Whiting Netawaka W^etmore Centralia Corning Gort
LaCygne Eureka Mound City Lotus Xenia Parker
250 130 53 89 13 430
DISTRICT NO. 12.
Doniphan Effingham Muscotah Atchison Atchison Huron Potter
Arcana Mackey Muscotah Washington Active Huron Kickapoo
31 48 116 5 158 72 4
DISTRICT NO. 13.
243 37 24 131 61 88 33 286 47 341
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
_Lawrence _Acacia De Soto Linwood Doric Palmyra Henri Perry Lecompton
6 9 40 241 83 23 190 415 ;.420
DISTRICT NO. 14.
DISTRICT N O . 7.
LaCygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Xenia Parker
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha GofC
Lawrence Lawrence De Soto Linwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxie Perry Lecompton
DISTRICT N O . 6.
Louisburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
Lane 339 Greeley 211 Delphian 44 Avon 305 Olive Branch ....212 Kincaid 338
Scammon Scammon ..'. 351 Columbus Prudence 100 Galena Galena 194 Baxter Springis...Baxter 71 Weir Black Diamond..274
DISTRICT N O . 4.
Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City Armourdale 271 Kansas City Kaw : 272 K a n s a s City ' R . E. Sherman..369 Kansas City Ben Hur 322 Rosedale Rosedale 3 33 Bonner Springs..Bonner Springs..366 White Church Delaware 96 Piper -Piper 385 Turner Turner 4 25 â&#x20AC;¢Roger E. Sherman. Olathe Gardner Edgerton Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill
No. 108 124 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
20 42 240 393 327 3 72
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
DISTRICT NO. 15.
Location. Moran La Harpe Ida Humboldt Savonburg
Name. Marmaton La Harpe lola Pacific Virginia
357
KANSAS. DISTRICT No.
No. 245 325 38 29 315
Location. Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
23.
Name. Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
No. 144 82 27 314 66
DISTRICT NO. 16.
Erie Urbana Chanute Chanute Thayer
Erie Urbana Cedar King David Thayer
76 239 103 416 149
DISTRICT N O . 17.
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
Vesper Olive Chautauqua
136 350 355
DISTRICT NO. 24.
Fredonia New Albany Pall River Coyville Neodesha Altoona Benedict Btiffalo
DISTRICT NO. 18.
Edna Coffeyvllle Caney Tyro Independence Cherryvale Elk City
Edna Keystone Caney Tyro Fortitude Cherryvale Carson
DISTRICT No.. 25.
345 102 324 386 107 137 132
DISTRICT NO. 19.
MarysvlUe Oketo Beattle Summerfleld Axtell Seneca Oneida
Marysville Oketo Seattle Summerfield .\xtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 259 354 234 39 323
DISTRICT NO. 20.
Watervllle Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion
Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Valley Frankfort Vermillion
85 169 112 67 320
DISTRICT NO. 21.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover.. Wakarusa Maple Hill
Topeka Orient Siloam Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
Constellation .... 95 New Albany. 81 Greenwood 163 Coy.ville i... 57 Harmony 94 Altoona 118 Benedict 403 Buffalo 379
LeonardvlUe Wamego Manhattan Riley Randolph
Garfield Wamego Lafayette Ashlar Farmers
DISTRICT No.
Clifton Clay Center Green Oak Hill Wakefield
235 75 16 344 166
26.
Clifton Clay Center Highland Oak Hill Wakefield
122 134 296 334 396
DISTRICT NO. 27.
Emporia Emporia Americus Americus Hartford Hartford Saftordville Saffordvllle Cottonwood Fl.»Zeredatha Lebo Lebo Allen ^Allen •Cottonwood Falls.
12 109 193 395 80 152 335
17 51 225 32 138 402 370
Howard Elk Falls Longton Mollne Grenola
101 141 79 70 62 407 421
Winfield Winfield ......110 Burden Clinton 233 Dexter Dexter 156 Maple City Maple City 342 Arkansas City....Crescent 133 Latham Latham 401
DISTRICT NO. 28.
Hope Meridian . Longton ... MoUne Canopy
...155 ...126 ... 26 ...267 248
DISTRICT No. 22. .
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton Harveyville
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Ridgeway Scranton Harveyville
DISTRICT No.
29.
158
PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT NO.
Location. Republic Scandia Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
32.
33.
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette
DISTRICT NO.
Augusta Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda
31.
Benevolent 98 Bennington 180 Union 7 Salina 60 Solomon C i t y ....105
D I S T R I C T No.
Canton Galva. McPherson Wlndom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette
D I S T R I C T No.
No. 123 221 129 349' 362 128
Lincoln 154 S y l v a n Grove....359 Blue H i l l 198 Luray 153 Natoma 390 Paradise 290 Codell 418
D I S T R I C T No.
Abilene _ Bennington Junction City Salina Solomon
197 251 172 276 397 346 353
34.
M y s t i c Tie Douglass iJoppa Patmos Towanda DISTRICT NO.
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
DISTRICT NO.
74 151 223 97 30
Location. Belle Plaine "Wellington South Haven Oxford Caldwell Milan Conway Springs Argonia
D I S T R I C T No.
Randall Jewell Mankato B u r r Oak Pormoso Esbon Lebanon
37.
Name. Belle P l a i n e Wellington Haven O.xtord Sumner Milan Mistletoe Argonia 38.
Randall Jewell '. Mankato B u r r Oak Formoso Salem Oak DISTRICT NO.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson .". Beloit Scottsville
Gypsum Herington Delavan Hope White City xvxarion... Burdick
304 11 87 178 336 228 287
39.
Minneapolis Saltville Delphos Glasco Sincerity Mt. V e r n o n Scottsville
DISTRICT NO.
No. 173 15 0 157 165 203 255 269 285
143 59 202 292 214 145 249
40.
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus White City v^enter Burdick
328 307 375 288 380 1.-±« 429
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance :...Burrton
Wichita Wichita Wichita Mulvane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney White Water Sedgwick
February,
THE
30.
Name. Republic Lebanon Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
DISTRICT NO.
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell ,
OF
'..
142 46 ...120 114 182
36.
Sunflower 86 Wichita '. 99 Albert Pike 303 Mulvane 201 Unity 273 V a l l e y Center....364 M o r t o n ., 258 Brainerd 280 Sedgwick 139
DISTRICT NO.
41.
Arlington.... Cable 299 Turon Turon 358 Hutchinson Reno 140 Mount Hope Mount Hope 238' Haven Friendship 208 Nickerson Nickerson 43 P r e t t y Prairie....Pretty Prairie....428 DISTRICT NO.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
42.
Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
230 319 347 378 427
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
DISTRICT NO. 43.
Location. Anthony Harper Attica Waldron Freeport Bluff City
Name. Anthony Harper Attica TValdron Freeport Stohrville
DISTRICT No.
Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlin Jennings Lenora
45.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs .Saqui Occidental Newahcuba
DISTRICT No.
Russell Hays Ellis Bunker Hill Wa-Keeney
44.
Naphtali 310 Long Island 231 oSTorton 199 Norcatur 317 Mountain Slope..l 8 6 Jennings ..! 360 Lenora 181
DISTRICT No.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne ! Alton Stockton
DISTRICT No.
No. 200 206 262 377 389 368
294 125 204 160 207 189
46.
Russell Hays .Apollo Beulah Wa-Keeney
177 195 297 291 148
DISTRICT- NO. 47.
La Crosse . McCracken Rush Center Ness City
La Crosse 330 McCracken 58 Walnut City 215 Walnut Valley..l91
DISTRICT No.
Geneseo Frederick Little River.. Alden Sterling Lyons Chase
DISTRICT No.
Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut
48.
Geneseo Frederick Corner Stone Alden Sterling Royal Chase
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
49.
Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma ...: V'ulcan
, 93 119 ..187 261 329 408 ..229
159
KANSAS.
. Location. Great Bend Larned Ellinwood Hoisington Claflin
50.
Name. . No. Great Bend 15 Larned :....167 Ellinwood 217 Hoisington 331 Claflin 424
DISTRICT NO. 51.
Oakley Oakley 253 Wallace Wallace 318 Gove Gove City 302 Gralnfield -Grainfield :..381 Quinter Quinter 410 Sharon Springs.-Sharon Springs 417 DISTRICT No.
Coolidge Syracuse...-. Lakin Garden City
52.
Coolidge Syracuse Emerald Tyrian
316 309 289 246
DISTRICT NO. 53.
Atwood Atwood 164 McDonald McDonald 383 Saint Francis....Saint Francis..-404 DISTRICT NO. 54.
Hill City Hoxie Morland
Millbrook Hoxie Morland
281 348 414
DISTRICT NO. 55.
Gaylord Kirwin Logan Smith Center Phillipsburg Kensing:ton
Gaylord 183 Kirwin 175 Logan 264 Western Star....174 Phillipsburg 184 Kensington 405
DISTRICT No.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklin .-. Mullinville Haviland Coats
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning Rob Morris Grand View Mullinville Haviland Coats
293 265 332 376 399 409 394
DISTRICT NO. 57.
Cimarron Dodge City Spearville-.J Ensign Jetmore
Preston St. Bernard Spearville Ensign Alpha
283 222 ..388 413 282
DISTRICT NO. 58.
Dighton Scott City Leoti Horace
Barney Anthem Leoti Horace
279 284 340 352
160
PROCEEDINGS'OF DISTRICT NO.
Location. Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton Climax Toronto
59.
DISTRICT NO.
Name. Fidelity Madison Twin Grove Hamilton Climax Woodson
DISTRICT NO.
Ottawa Ottawa ; Pomona Melvern Williamsburg Waverly Quenemo Wellsville Richmond
No. i06 196 213 3 01 411 121
60.
Ottawa Melody McKinley :.Melvern Anchor Waverly Quenemo Wellsville Richmond
DISTRICT NO.
February,
THE
18 400 41 22 224 244 270 356 426
61.
C o u n c i l Grove...Council Grove.... 36 Parkerville Parkerville 168 Wilsey Wilsey 382
Location. Washington... Linn Haddam..... Greenleaf
D I S T R I C T No.
Concordia Clyde Jamestown Miltonvale
Lewis Stafford S t John Macksville Sylvia Kinsley
Lewis Stafford I o n i c ., '.....Macksville Sylvia Mt. M o r i a h
D I S T R I C T No.
Oswego Altamont Chetopa Parsons Mound Valley McCune
220 252 254 371 391 179
63 69 73 '. 117 ..-218 237
DISTRICT NO.
Ellsworth Brookville Wilson....:...* Holyrood
68.
Ellsworth Brookville Samaria Holyrood
. DISTRICT NO.
Ashland Coldwater Protection Wilmore
D I S T R I C T No.
277 295 384 412
70.
Webb Fargo ,....Plains
Colby Goodland Selden
146 209 298 343
69.
Ashland Comanche Protection Wilmore
Meade Liberal Plains
275 300 367 71.
St. T h o m a s Goodland Selden DISTRICT No.
Silver L a k e St. M a r y s Topeka (North) Rossville Delia â&#x20AC;¢
64.
Oskaloosa Valley F a l l s ...Jefferson Meriden Lyra Mt. Z i o n
DISTRICT NO.
67.
306 321 423
63.
Adams Altamont Chetopa Parsons Tjandma.rk Temple
D I S T R I C T No.
Oskaloosa Valley P a l l s Winchester Meriden McLouth..; Nortonville
62.
No. 104 170 226 232
St. J o h n ' s ..113 P r a i r i e Queen....176 Jamestown 227 Miltonvale 24 2
DISTRICT-No. D I S T R I C T No.
66.
Name. Frontier Fraternal Dirigo Greenleaf
14 21 84 236 256 266
65.
Havensville Havensville 34 Onaga Onaga 188 Westmoreland.... Westmoreland....257 Emmett Emmett 387 Fostoria Fostoria 392
D I S T R I C T No.
Alma Eskridge Alta Vista Dwight.,
D I S T R I C T No.
.161 ..205 ..357 ..374
74.
Santa Fe Hugoton Elkhart
Medicine L o d g e Lake City Hazelton Kiowa
50 .. 52 90 Ill 419
73.
Alma E m i n e n c e .. Alta Vista.. Dwight'
D I S T R I C T No.
Sublette Hugoton Elkhart
72.
_Lake Pottawatomie Golden R u l e Hesperian Delia
:...312 406 422
75.
Delta 77 Medicine Valley..260 Charity 263 Cosmos 278
STATISTICAL TABLES.
SYNOPSIS OF RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1921.
No.
1 2 3 4
Name
of
Lodge.
Location.
G 7 5 U 10 11 12 13 M 15 10 17 18 lU 20 21 22 23 21
Smithton.... Leavenworth. Wyandotte... Kickapoo. . . . Washington.. Lawrence.... Union Rising S u n . . . Acacia l^ing Solomon Jewell li^niporia Nemaha Oskaloosa.... G r e a t Bend . . Lafayette.... Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville.... Valley Falls. . Melvern Palmyra Csage Valley.
Highland . . . Leavenworth Kansas City Potter Atchison.. Lawrence.. . . Junction City Kort.Scott. . . Lawrence.. . . Leavenworth. Jewell Emporia.... Corning Oskaloosa . . . G r e a t Bend . Manhattan. . Topeka Ottawa Olathe Circleville. . . Valley F a l l s . Melvern Baldwin
25
Oketu
Oketo
Osawatoniie .
When
to
Chartered.
Mar. 17,1S56 Mar. 17,1S50 Mar. 17,1850 July 14, 1S50 July 14, 1850 July 14, 18.50 Oct. 20, 1S57 Oct. 19, 1857 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1S5S Oct. 22,1S74 Dec. 20,1S04 Oct. IG, 1807 Oct. 15, 1858 Oct. 22,1874 Oct. IS, 1859 Oct. 18, 1859 Dec. 20,1864 Oct. IS, 1859 Oct. 17, 1800 Oct. IS, 1859 Oct. 22,1874 Oct. IS, 1859 Oct. IS, 1805 Feb. 15, 1893
7
6
30 32 238 240 20 20 29 27 30 36 89 103 31 31 01 05 37 43 6 11 84 98 0 8 30 82 78 38 29 0 (i 17 21 27 1
5 20 204 20 S 19 100 21 54 34 9. 91 7 21 09 70 34 27 5 IS 26 29
102 309 1770 104 2S4 480 539 550 384 4 05 89 751 71 117 278 013 844 3SU 234 ,52 77 101 1.50 373 54
a o o rn rti O
s o 4
ac
1921-22.
o o
GRAND
(rCO
.c
'O
-^
•^r
c r^
CO
LODGE OF
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1921 Number of lodges chartered
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Number of lodges working under charter, 1922 Number members December 31, 1920
430 62,992
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NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1922. Navie of
Lodge.
No.
Location.
98 308 335 IGl •310 69 357 207
158 2G2 104 32 .74 234
Abilene Aldcn Allen..^ Alma Almona AHamont . . . . , A l t a Vista 'Alton Altooiia Amcricus Anthony Arcadia Argonia Arkansas City Arlington.... Anna Ashland Atchison Atchison Attica Atwood Auburn...... Augusta AxtcU.
Benevolent. . Alden Alien Alma N a p h t a l i . . .. Altamont . .. AltaVista. . . Occidental... AUoona Amcricus.. . . Anthony. . . . Arcadia Argonia Crescent, . . , Cable Arma Ashland Washington Active Attica Atwood Auburn M y s t i c Tic . , Axtcll
Dickinson. Rice Lyon Wabaunsee Norton Labette Wabaunsee Osborne... Wilson.. . . Lyon H a r p e r . . .. Crawford . Sumnor. . . Cowley Reno Crawiord.. Clark Atchison. . Atchison. . H a r p e r . . .. Rawlins. . . Shawnee. . Butler. . . . Marshall. .
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 . . . 2d a n d 4 th T u e s d a y . . . 1st a n d 3d F r i d a y I s t . 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 before ® 1st M o n 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 . . . . I s t a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . 1st a n d 3 d M o n d a y . . . 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y . . . 2d.and 4th Thursday . . 1st 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 . Tuesday b e f o r e ® . . . . 1st 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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Masters. George J i r a n n William L. G r a y * William Heifner A u g u s t A. M e y e r H e n r y S. F . B c v a n s . . . Scott Graham '. . John M. Hyde *Grover C . B r i t t a i n Harold M. Shaw C l a r e n c e V. Beck Richard M. Washbon. Charles F. Hizer D a v i d E . Troxel Charles H. W a r r e n . . . Emert- C. B e a u c h a m p . D a n i e l A. P e d r o j a . . . . E a r l G . Wallingford..". William S. W a s h e r . . . . Charles P. BradJng. . . Albert E . Ross Herbert Howland *Samuel H e n d e r s o n . . . . Sidney E . P a t t e r s o n . . Ernest W. Mack Hewit T a y l o r . . .. R a y L. B l a n d i n g . Frank M. Sparks. Marion H a w k . . . .
Secretaries. R o y G. S h e a r e r . S h e r m a n W. P e t e r s . H a r r y C. Grimslcy. J e r r y B . Fields. George H . E c k h a r t . Merrill F . L u m a n . Ulysses G. Shick. G rover T a y l o r . E l m e r A. D c B o l t . J a k e ii. B a m e s b e r g e r . Lewis C . J e n n i n g s . Joseph F. Davenport. Ashley A. C o n e . C h a r l e s L. L i s t o n . A r t h u r B . Eliot. William.A W r i g h L C h a r l e s F . Railing. John E. Jlendcrson. Larkin N. Martin. Marcellus W . Short. Paul Brown. J o h n C. INTaddcn. Ji^dmond W h i t e h e a d . D a v i d TJ. Anderson. George A. Sliike. H e n r y AL J u n e s . Fred H. Bartlett. William E . H a m .
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Belle Plaine.. .. Belleville Mt. Vernon. . . . Benedict Bennington .. . . Lotus Blue Rapids. .. Stohrvillo Boling Bonner Springs Bourbon . . ' . . . . Brookvillo Grand View . . . Buffalo Bculah Clinton Burdick Corinthian Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
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Caldwell Caney Canton Carbondale.... Cawker City .. Cedar Vale.... Centralia Chanutc Clianute Chase Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale
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William E. Baintcr. . . . Janios A. Ilollandswortl George H. Jiardrlck... . Bernard TJ. Prunty Chester A. Quinn Delvin E. L e w i s . . . . . . . Joseph II. Elliott Ralph M. Hawk *Homcr F. Starns Joseph T. Wright Gary A. Marvin James B. Leaton Harry M. Thompson... E. Dean Hornbergcr. . . Ira C. Shaffer *WiIliam M. Harlan. . . . Hoyt B. Remy Frank Haller Lester J. Pilcher Edgar J. Myers James C. Cadwell WilHam E. Kerr Wiley Johnson David A. Lacquement.. Bert W. Gardner Charles D. Norton Fred A. Ashlock Charles F. McGhee *Forrest H. Corsor D. Mount Lemon Wilbcr R. Ames Hans J. Henry Kostcr. . William Batten John L. Murphy
George W. Harrison. Harry L. Smith. John H. Mott. Charles H. Tompleman. George F. Watts. William J. Lewis. Samuel W. Gilsou. Albert D. Sparr. tMilcs E. Baxter. , William L. Burnam. Rodney S. Boatwright. Thilon J. Rollman. Carl L. Hampy. Harvey N. Offenbacker, Jr. Ray F. Peck. Charles A, Truesdcll. Andrew P. Westinc. William Sinclair. Clarence W, Williams. Patrick H. O'Brien. John Swanson. Robert Clark. Frank G. Keiser. J. Walter Coons. Arthur Waetzig. Amon R. Rodgers. Albert H. Shrader. William M. Smith. Guy S. Jeffers. William H. Powell. George Newton, hjarl L. Woodward. Harry B. Price. G. Harloy Gerber.
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73 283 20 424 134 273 122 411 170 394 418 102 30« 29ri 212 100 113 2(;i) 310 13 SO 30 57 302 427
Chetopa Cimarron.... Circlcvillc , . . Claflin Clay Center. . Clearwater. . , Clifton Climax Clyde Coats Codell CofFoyvillo. . . Culby Coldwntor... .
St. Thomaa.. . Cntnaiiclw!. . . . Col<>ny Olive Urancli. Co!utnl)U3. .. . Prudence Concordia... . St. John's. . . . Conway Springs Mistletoe Coolidge Coolidge Corning Nemaha Cottonwood ralla Zeredatha . .. . Councd Grove Council Grove CoyviHc Coyville... . . . Cuba Cuba Cunningham . Cunningham .
375 419 202
Delavan Delia Dolphoa
Name of Lodge. Chctppa Preston Circleville . . . . Claflin Clay Center. . Unity Clifton Climax Prairie Queen. Coats Codell Koystono
Dclavan Delia Delphos
Stated
County.
Communications.
Masters.
Republic. . .. Kingman . . .
1st and 3d Tuesday Tuesday on or before (gj Ist and 3d Wednesday . . 2d and 4th Saturday . .. 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Monday 2d and 4 th Monday . . . . 1st and 3d Wednesday . . 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Friday 2nd and 4th Friday . . . . Ist and 3d Tuesday Istand 3d Friday 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Tuesday . . . . 1st and 3:1 Saturday . . . . 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Wednesday .. Wednesday on or before 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3rd Thursday. . .
•Edgar Q. Leap William H. F a r r . . . . ; . . Marlin G. Johnson Oscar T. Hcrthel Irl J. Thornton....-:. .. George G. Griffin Daniel A. Bray *Elmer A. Ward Tapley R. Collins John R. Truex Stcplicn R. T u c k e r . . . . Gordon B. Green Frank C. Troutfeiter... Austa L. Parsons Lester i^. Miller Bert F<owis James F. Olmstcad. . . . .lames A. Jenkins Otto C. Craven .lames E. Woodworth . . Ralph ITarman. R e x E . Scholes Franklin Steele •Foseph Stransky Daniel A. Armentrout.
Morria Jackson Ottawa
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednc^aday . . 1st and 3d Tuesday
*A. Bertram Huggins. . . Adolphus E. Macha Chester F. 7!tarr
Labette Gray Jackson Barton Clay Sedgwick.... Clay Greenwood. . Cloud.: Pratt Rooks Montgomery. Thomas Comanche.. . Andertmn,. . . Cherokee.. .. Cloiul Sumner Hamilton.... Nemalia Chase Morrill Wilson
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3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday. 21 and 4th Monday . .
Secretaries. Sigmund Lehman. Reuben Sherwood. John T. Reutter. Renus A. Jordan. Emil Kratochvil. Frank H. Richards. Elizur E. Larimore. George 0 . Welch. John F. Randolph. Jesse' H. Pearce. William R. Powell. William L. Marcy. Ray H. Grundy. J. liawton Stanley. David F. Porter. Orin 0 . Gordon. John li.. Forbes. Fred O. McCoy. Joseph ]J. Conard. Everett Z. Brown." William B. Penny. William E. Nix. Hops Willoughby. T. Edward Stafford. Walter H. Brown. fJohn D. Harkness. Asa E. Moore. Harry P. Dean.
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Denison De S o t o . . . . Devon Dexter Difjhton. . . Dodge City 31, D o n i p h a n . . Douglass.. . 151 138 D o v e r 204 IDowns Dwight... . .374
Denison.. . De Soto. .. Devon . . . . Dexter. . .. Barney St. Bernard Arcana.. .. Douglass.. Dover Downs.... Dwight. . .
Jackson . . . . Johnson. . . . Bourbon.. . Cowley Lane Ford Doniphan. . Butler Shawnee. . . Osborne.... Morris
1st and 3d Tuesday . . lat and 3d Friday . . . . Saturday on or before 1st and 3d Tuesday... 1st and 3d Tuesday.. . 2d and 4th Friday . . . Saturday on or before ( 1st and 3rd Saturday . 2d Thursday 2d and 4th Friday . . . 1st and 3d Thursday.;
George Coleman Tracy Phmimer •Herbert A. Miller B. Forest McDaniel Harold B. Ferris Clarence G. Nevins James D. Shupe William F. Howard Joseph M. Tomson Charles B. Hull *Walter H. M e y e r s . . . . . . .
Clarence E. McCIarren. -Roy H. Taylor. George A. Van Dyke. tSamuel J. Waldorf. John H. Schiereck. Richard W. Evans. Frank L. Brenner. Thomas M. Downey. Clyde Winter. Charles B. Bates. Walter L. Olson.
ilaston Edgerton,. Edna 4S Effingham , 97 El Dorado. 350 Elgin 132 Elk City.. . 12() Elk Falls... 422 Elkhart . . . 217 ElUnwood.. 297 Ellis 14(> Ellsworth . . 3S7 Emmett. . . 12 Emporia. . . 413 Ensign 70 Eric 228 Esbon 205 Eskridgo.. . 83 Eudora.. . . IOC Eureka. . . .
Easton.... Palestine.. Edna Mackey; . . Patmos. . . Olive Carson.... Meridian .. Elkhart. . . Ellinwood . Apollo.... Ellsworth.. Emmett... Emporia . . Ensign.... Erie Salem Eminence. , Doric Fidelity. ..
Leaven wortli.. Johnson Labette Atchison Butler Chautauqua. . Montgomery.. Elk Morton Barton Ellis...Ellsworth Pottawatomie, Lyon Gray Neosho Jewell Wabaunsee. . . Douglas Greenwood. . .
Saturday on or before ® ' Monday on or before ® .. 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday . . , 2d and 4th Monday lat and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or before 0 1st and 3d Friday l&t and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and 4th Wednesday . . 2nd and 4th Tuesday. . . . 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday
Edward C. Searles Kennith Baird Clarence E. Kallenberger Clarence E. Sells Louis Guinn Harry 0 . Bowhan Fred L. Roberts Roy D. Finley Ernest H. Fisher Charles R. Herold Marvin G. Gregwire.... Howard B. D e m u t h . . . . . *Arthur J. Ward Ernest V, Lindaniood... Edward W. Perkins George C. Peak Coleman C. McKonncy . . Charles H. Zinn J.'Delbert Adams Joseph A. Fuller
tDean G. Erhart. Perry E. Wolfloy. FredL. Grove. Frank M. Marsh. fWilliam H.Boston. Dayton Wait. Lewis W. Davis. Newton Hill. Robert C. Reed. Edward J. Johnson. Arthur Fauteux. James M. Wilson. Clarke S. Pool. Charles W. Cleaver. Ellis R. Bcssey. Howard Nation. Edward Grauerholz. Lee J. White. Homer A. White. Arley D. Burt.
Fall Kiver., Florence.. .
Greenwood Advance...
Greenwood Marion
Saturday on or before Tuesday on or before i
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1G3 114
Arthur L. Morton Carol 0 . Sager
Charles D. Pritcliard. James C. Riggs.
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321 302 15 290
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Miami 2d and 4th Thursday T.eavcnwortli.. .. Pottawatomie. . . Marshall
Harper Bourbon
Galva
Cherokee McPherson
Memphis Delphian
Johnson Bourbon 'Anderson
Thursday on or before ®
Garden City . . . 2d and 4th Thursday
Charles E. Howland William J. Snyder Thomas Makinson •Ferman S. Harter Joseph S. Davis *Roy A. Mauser Charles E. Burke Charles C. Stoddard James A. Towles William E. Toland Fred W. Hawk Earl E. Plill
Lloyd E. Goodman
Glen Elder GofF • Goodland Gove City Grainfield Great B o n d . . . . Great Bend Greeley Highland
Crawford Cloud Mitchell Nemaha
Gove Barton Anderson Clay
Ralph P . Wells. Fred Nodslc. Alfred Carpenter. John T. Bartfoy. Arthur L. Tyrl. George H. Nodurft. William 0 . Starns. Frank A. Goss. Harry L. Woods. James H. Robertson. James Russell. Israel L. Diescm.
Thomas H. T h o m a s s o n . . . . Oliver V. Collins Frank H. Odell :. Lawrence 0 . Maxwell
Alfred E. Glcdhill. Warren E. Need.
Eugene F. Pound. Arley H. Fitzwatcr. Camillo W. Jupe. Ernest R. Trimmer. Clyde C. Pittengcr.
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Name of Lodge.
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Atchison . . .. Reno
1st and 3d Monday Every Thursday
107 38 112
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2d and 4th Tuesday.. . . 1st, 3d and 5th Tuesday 2d and 4th Saturday . . .
227 3C0 11 7
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3 271 272 322 369 405 338 230 179 278 175
Kansas City., Kansas City., Kansas City. , Kansas City., Kansas City., Ivensington.., Kincaid Kingman Kinsley Kiowa Kirwin
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Wyandotte. Wyandotte . Wyandotte. Wyandotte. Wyandotte. Smith Anderson... Kingman.. . Edwards. . . Barber Phillips
1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday. . . 1st and 3d Thursday .. . Every Thursday 2d and 4th Saturday . .. 2d and 4th Tuesday. .. lat and 3d Monday . . . . 1st and 3d Wednesday. 2d arid 4th Tuesday.. . 2d and 4th Wednesday 2d and 4t.h F r i d a y . . . .
•Frederick P. Creo... •George F. Parnham. •Alexander Mahood. *Rex B. Craig •Arthur L. Reynolds. Fred Simmons Henry L. Woodard. Paul C. Palmer Daniel Weyrich, Jr.. Robert T. Ishmael Fred W. Zoller
fJames E. Porter. tRobert W. Radford. fRobcrt J. McFarland. fFrank McDougall. fFred H. Mcrtel. Guy R. Currier. Robert C. Splawn. George E. Burket. John E. Stowell. Harry E. Crow. Joseph J. Landes.
330 61 325 260 289
La Crosse.... La C y g n e . . . . La H a r p e . . . . Lake City... . Lakin
La Crosse La Cygne La Harpe Medicine Valley Emerald
Rush Linn Allen Barber I\earny....
2d and 4th Thursday . . . 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday . . 2d Saturday 2d and 4th Thursday.. ,
Charles A. Darr. . . . •George W. Long.... •Floyd R. Wilson.... Donald W. Skinner. Joseph C. Hart
John W. McCormick. Frank A. Leasure. WilliamH. Newman. Fred Lake. Francis L. Pierce.
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Oliver M. Anderson. Roscoc C. Miller.
Fred K. Markgraf. . Roy Foster *John W. Ewing. . . .
Edward IT. Stewart. William C. Hanking. John F. Hoyt.
Fred D. French Guy Litton Robert 0 . Burns. . . I. Winters F u n c k . . . Charles E. Baker. . .
William R. Ansdcll. Carl L. Erickson. Edwin T. Wilson. Powell G. Price. Charles H. Gove.
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NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continuea. Location. 19G IG 87 342 370 28 147 353 01 393 58 237 383 256 172 275 77 22 23G 255 242 143 2G7 245 414 373 33 34 G 218
Madiaon Manhattan Mankato Maple City Maple Hill Mapleton Marion Marquette Maryavillc Mayetta McCrackcn McCune McDonald . . . . . McLouth McPherson . . . , Meade Medicine Lodge Melvern Mcriden Milan Miltonvale Minneapolis. . . Moline Moran Morland....... Morrill Mound C i t y . . . , Moundridgo. . . , Mound Valley.
Name of Lodge. Madison Lafayette Mankato Maple City.. . Maple Hill.... Eldora Center Marquette... . Marysville.... Mayetta McCracken.. . Temple McDonald .. . Lyra.,. McPherson . . . Webb Delta Melvern Mcriden Milan Miltonvale. . . Minneapolis. . Moline Marmaton .. . Morland Morrill Mound City., Moundridge. . Landmark....
County. Greenwood. lUley Jewell Cowley Wabaunsee . Bourbon.. . Marion.... McPherson. Marshall. . Jackson. .. Hush Crawford Rawlins. . . JefTcnson. . McPherson Meade. . .. Barber.... Osage Jefferson. . Sumner. . . Cloud Ottawa.... Elk Allen Graham, .. Brown . . . . Linu McPherson Labette. . .
Stated
Coinviunications.
Ist and 3d Tuesday.. . . . . . . . . 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Weflnesday Saturday on or before ® « . . 1st and 3d Thursday Saturday on or before ® <« .. 1st Friday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3,d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 2d and 4 th Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Wednesday Thursday on or before @ 1st and 3d Friday .• 2d and 4th Saturday 1st Thursday Ist and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Wednesday 2d and 4 th Tuesday Saturday on or before © w .. 1st and 3d Tuesday..._ 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or before ® =
Masters. Wesley H. Hanier William H. Sanders.. .. Leroy R. Chandler Nathaniel E. Blakesley. •Albert W. Phillips.. George H. Nogle Joseph Swan Fred Lundstrom August JI. Keller Benjamin F. Hafer. . . . Perry D. Edgington Harry 0 . Colburn Henry D. Hughes Frank L. Landon. . . . . . James J. Griffing •William Jobling LeRoy E. Hoovler Earl 0 . Porter *llay J. Fleming Eldon E. Dinkins James A.^Wymore Merton Heberly Edmund L. Foulston... William O. McKinley. . Roy Baird *Charles F. Swoczey.... Ralph A. Peatman Licrnard Rogier Marvin 0 . Mayginnis. .
Secretaries. Joseph F. Pedroja. Stephen A. D. Geauquo. Henry R. Honey. Daniel Rush, Jr. John Tiirnbull, Jr. Don C. Campbell. Otto V. Ileinsohn. Gilbert C. Nordstrom. Frank J. Olsen. Charles C. Kelly. John 0 . Edwards. Cecil D. Gregg. Oscar A. Brown. Elmer A. Dobbs. Sorcn Sorensen. Ormond Hamilton. Frank E. Knight. J. Quincy Tompkins. Robert E. Anderson. Philip J. Casselman. Stewart Y. Tribby. George A. Taylor. Paul G. Krohn. Jolin J. Boman. Albert Kobler. Bertrand D. Hopkins, licnry A. Strong. Ivy B. Gray. Frank N. Watson.
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Mount Hope Mulberry. . . Mullinville. . Mulvane.. . . Munden.... Muscotah. . .
Mount Hope... . Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah
Sedgwick Crawford Kiowa Sumner Republic Atchison
W e d n e s d a y on or before C 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e 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 W e d n e s d a y . . 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
Thomas W. Pritchett Wesley M c E l v a n e . . . Edward H. Frommc' Vernon L. G o r d o n . . . Royal B . Henderson. C l a u d C. B a c o n
William A. M c C o r m i c k . Joseph F . Elchert. Abraham Peters. F a y W . Dickinson. Clarence J. Stransky. Andrew J. Shepard.
349 390 94 82 191 130 81 142 43 317 199 20G 319
Narka Nntoma Neodesha. .. N e o s h o Falls Ness C i t y . . . Netawaka... New Albany, Newton Nickerson. .. Norcatur.... Norton Nortonville.. Norwich....
Narka Natoma . Harmony Tuscan Walnut Valley. Polar S t a r New Albany. . . Newton Nickeraon Norcatur Norton M o u n t Zion . . . Norwich
Republic Osborne Wilson Woodson Ness Jackson Wilson Harvey Reno Decatur Norton Jefferson Kingman
1st a n d 3 d S a t u r d a y 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . , 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y . . . . T h u r s d a y on or before ÂŽ 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y 2d W e d n e s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . . . T h u r s d a y on or before ÂŽ 2d a n d 4 t h W e d n e s d a y . . 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . . . . 2d arid 4 t h F r i d a y
J o h n S. B r o u s e Julius F . Horn Ansel M . B u r t o n . . . . E d w a r d Jj. K i n z c r . . Samuel F . Beardslee. C h a r l e s D . I-iueck... . M a r k F . Bivins C h a r l e s B . Cook Frank W. K o o n s . . . . C h a r l e s F . Miller G l e n n E . Sarvis Harry W. Whitlatch. Orion E . Farris
William F . Shipman. John Christensen. J a m e s A. Songer. J o h n K. Snodgrass. Hayes Floyd. Elmer B. Johnson. Orvil L . J a c k s o n . J o h n O. G e t z . Perce D . Thorp. Jesse J. Pool. F r e d L. S t r o h w i g . Perry Brunstettor. George F . Washburn.
334 253 18G 25 19 188 323 141 24 IGO 14 G3 IS 400
Oak H i l l . . . . Oakley Oberlin Oketo Olathe Onaga Oneida Oaage C i t y . . Osawatoniic . Osborne Oskaloosa. .. Oswego Ottawa Ottawa
Oak Hill Oakley M o u n t a i n Slope Oketo Olathe Oriaga Oneida Signal Osage V a l l e y . . . Saqui Oskaloosa..... Adams Ottawa Melody
Clay Logan Decatur Marshall Johnson....... Pottawatomie. Nemaha Osage _. . Miami Osborne...... JoflFerson Labette Franklin Franklin
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 . . 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y 2d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y . . 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 . . . . 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . .. 1st a n d 3 d 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 F r i d a y 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y . . . .
Leo H . M a r t i n C h a r l e s H . Blackford Edwin W. Coldren... J o s e p h C. P i s a r Edward C. M u c k . . . . L y n n G. Cox J a c o b S. A n d e r s o n . . . A r t h u r A. K i e s o w . . . Leslie E . A l l a r d . . . . . D a v i d C. R o y . . . . " . . . Foy Weishaar Elmer W. Columbia. Jesse H . B r a n s o n . . . . Merle J. Edington. . .
Hiram B. Gordon. Francis W . Irwin. H e n r y S. Bcardsley. G l e n n C. E l e y . F r a n k P . Jjamborn, E l m e r E . frinos. W a r r e n K . Russell. M e l v i n E . Nichols. C h a r l e s S. B i x b y . Russell M . B a y s . Edward W. Clarke. Robert H. Montgomery. Barlus Romstedt. Henry J. Chcnoweth.
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Communications.
62 105
Ovorbrook.... Oxford. ..'
Ridgeway.... Oxford
Osage Sumner. . .
2:1 a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y . 1st a n d 3d M o n d a y .
37 341 IGS 117 124 120 415 184 385 187 3G7 290 ,88 41 4 303 205 332 428 384
Paola Parker Parkcrville.... Parsons Pawnee Station Peabody Perry PhilHpsburg. .. Piper Pittsburg Plains Plainvillc Pleasanton.... Pomona Potter Powhattan.. .. Pratt Preston Pretty Prairie. Protection
Pnola Parker Parkcrville. . . Parsons Godfrey Halcyon Perry PhilUpsburg. . Piper Pittsburg Plains.'. Paradise Eureka McKinley . . . . Kickapoo Powhattan . . . Kilwinning. . . Rob Morris.. . Pretty Prairie Protection....
Miami . . . . Linn Morris.... Labette. .. Bourbon. . Marion.... JcfTerson . . Phillips. . . Wyandotte Crawford. . Meade.... Rooks Linn Franklin . . Atcliison . . Urown.... Pratt Pratt Reno Comanche.
1st a n d 3 d M o n d a v I s t a n d 3d S a t u r d a y T u e s d a y on or before ® . 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y S a t u r d a y on or before ® 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 o n or before ® 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y . . . . 2:1 T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 21 and 4th Friday 1st a n d 3d T u e s d a y Ist and 3d Tuesday S a t u r d a y on or b e f o r e ® ., 2d a n d 4 t h S a t u r d a y 2d a n d 4 t h M o n d a y 1st a n d 3 d T u e s d a y 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 . . . .
270 410
Qucucmo Quinter
Quenenio Quinter
Osage ..'. . . CJove
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y . 2d a n d 4tli M o n d a y ..
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Randall Farmers
Jewell...... Riley
2d and 4th Saturday 1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y
Masters.
Joscpli H . C o f l m a n . John W. Wcnglcr... A l b e r t TJ. D u r k c c . . Walter R. Dysart.. Earl C. R e e v e s . . . . Edward F. Lane... •Charley E . Casada. Lair J. W h i t t c c a r . . Elmer R. Gocpfcrt. F r a n k V. H o y t Jacob A. F r i s c h . . . Dwight T . Elgin . . . John H. Jcrrell.... John R. Collins. . . . C h a r l e s V. P o r t e r . . A l v a Cole William H u n d l e y . . . |*Justus S t r u b e Myron W. Glaser.. Charles Stalcup. . . . David B . Buhler. .. C h e s t e r W . 13ale. . . L. Alton Miller. H o m e r L. P e c k . I Frank Easter I N e w t o n A. M c C o s h
Secretaries.
lliel B. Hampshire. Lindsay B . Kclscy. George M . C o p l i n . Cyril E . Nolin. T h o m a s I I . Glasscock. Robert F. Hume. Ivan E . Morrison. L. H u b e r t Sterling. William IS. C a i n . E d g a r J . Close. John W . Blankciiship. William W . B e i n e . Robert"A. McPhcc. E a r l T . Gillespie. William C . B l a k e r . l i d w a r d J . Ncoly. John H . Powers. tChnrles W. Loyd. O r a n L. Miller. Roscoe W . Clevehuul. • S i d n e y F . Dofforn. T h o m a s L. C h a s e , J r . Wilson J . I l u t c h e s o n . Abram C. Enston. William .1. C o l e .Andrew S. E k d a h l .
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Republic Richmond . . .. Riley Robinson Roscdale Rossvillc Rush Center... Russell
Republic Richmond Ashlar . . Robinson Rosedale Hesperian Walnut City. ., Russell ,
162 395 60 315 351 221 284 249 407 136 139 423 39 313 213 417 54 50 214 174 240 105 157 388 347 56
Sabetha Saffordville.. .. Salina Savonburg.... Scammon Scandia Scott City Scottsvillc Scranton Sedan Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severance Severy Sharon Springs Shawnee Silver Lake Simpson Smith Center.. Soldier Solomon South Haven. . Spearville Spivey Spring H i l l . . . .
Sabetha Saffordville .. . , Salina Virginia , Scammon Lebanon Anthem , Scottsvillo Scranton Vesper Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severance Twin Grove . . . Sharon Springs Shawnee Lake Sincerity Western Star.. Soldier , Solomon City,, Haven Spearville.... Spivey Spring Hill. . ..
Riley Wyandotte...... 1st and 3d Friday Russell
1st and 3d Tuesday .^
Percy B. Graham. James W. Werts. Fred E. Boll. David P. Graham Gustavo G. Brandenburg.. . Joseph A. Meyer. Milward Idol. . *John B.Smith fRussell P. Davis. Charles E. VanVleck. Clarence E. Gresser L. Waldo Banker Guy R. Crook Thomas E. Wcis
AUen 1st and 3d Wednesday Republic Scott Mitchell
George D. Atwood George W. NJmocks. Perez D. Do Vault George C. Collins
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Arthur L. Boyd. George R. Moore. Tandy H. McKee. Charles N. Fowler. William G. Taylor. James L. Greenup. Albert R. Morey. Floyd L. Cook. C. Fred Lipkc.
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Mitchell Smith
John A. Coffman Thomas V. Sloan John F. Troughton 2d Saturday and 4th Wed. . . •Arthur J. Albers 2d and "4th Tuesday Clyde V. Wornieringer 1st and 3d Thursday
Wilbur PL Clieney. Ficldain P. Miles. Charles C. Malcolm. Diedrich G. Neuman. Sol Weil. Edward V. Thorene. Forrest E. Gates. fHarry V. Cochran. George C. Leinen. George H. Marty. Fountain Dittemore.
1st and 3d Thursday
John G. Helm
2d and 4th Thursday
Gerald S. McNamara
1st and 3d Tuesday
James R. McGregor. William S. Tacklcy. Ira D. Osborn. David P. King Claybourne W. Reynolds... John R. Lemen.
Ford 1st and 3d Wednesday Monday on or before ®
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Name of Lodge.
252 171 404 254 52 189 312 354 359 391 309
Stafford Sterling St. Francis . . . . St. John St. Marya..'... Stockton Sublette SuiJimerfielcl.., Sylvan Grove. Sylvia Syracuse
Stafford Sterling St. F r a n c i a . . . . Ionic Pottawatomie. .• Newahcuba Santa Fe Summerfield. .. Sylvan Grove. . Sylvia Syracuse
Stafford Rico Cheyenne.... Stafford Pottawatomie Rooks Haskell Marshall Lincoln Reno Hamilton.... .
1st and 3d Thursday.., 1st Thursday Isfc and 3d Wednesday , 1st and 3d Monday... 1st Wednesday 1st and 3d Tuesday... 2d and 4th Saturday . . 2d and 4th Thursday. . Ist and 3d Thursday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday... 1st and 3d Thursday..
51 90 225 121 30 55 425 358 380
Thayer Tonganoxie Topeka.' Topeka Topeka (North) Topeka Toronto Towanda Troy Turner Turon , Tyro
Thayer Henri Topeka Orient Golden Rule. Siloam Woodson.... Towanda.. .. Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Neosho Leavenwortli.., Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Woodson Butler Doniphan Wyandotte.... Reno Montgomery...
Frederick N. Umbarger. 1st and 3d Friday . , 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday William D. Denhohn... , j*Bert W. Kraff 1st and 3d Wednesday . . . . |*Charles W. Spreng 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Thursday . . . . . . . •Daniel J. Bair. William C. Cartlidge.... 1st and 3d Thursday Lewis F. Willhitc 1st and 3d Monday Benjamin F. Harris 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Mon. & 2d Sat. thereafter. Glen I. Hackney i*Abram A. Teegarden. .. Fredrick R. Frank 1st and 3d Saturday. Marvin C. Rathbun . . , 2d and 4th Friday . . .
115 239
Uniontown. Urbana....
Excelsior. Urbana. .
Bourbon. Neosho..
Saturday on or before ® . Ist-and 3d Thursday
Valley Center.
Valley Center.
Sedgwick.
1st Monday
149
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County.
Masters.
No.
Stated Com7nunications.
Asa 0 . Gere. .' John L. Hopper Walter W.Eckelman. Percy O. S e e v e r s . . . . Grovcr C. Urbansky. Charles C. Bray Clyde E. Beynier.. . . Earl II. Adams William A. Buzick.. . *Glenn C. McComb . . Fred D. Ford
Milo Miller *August 1! Moellcr James C. Rorry
Secretaries. John L. Anient. Hugo 11. Rauschelbach. Howard A. Bear. James H. Ha'mmitt. Bert Lcvctt. Newton F. Hill. John J. Miller. Henry E. Richter. Earnest N. Gladden. Lew W. Coleman. Paul D. Womcldorf. Edwin C. Eagles. William Heynen. tGcorge W. McClelland. fEvan Davis. jfJames H. Murrell. ItBurl J. Snow. E. Francis ArnistrnnK. Napoleon L. MOAHI. Charles Marble. Jr. Charles S. Wilson. Clilos T. Dooloy. William VV. Cottingham. L. Vance Shriver. Myron B. Smith. liAiKono S. Tulcoid.
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Vnlloy F a l l s . . . . Vermillion
Valley Falls
402 14S 306 377 318 229
Waknrusa Wa-Kcency.... Wakefield
Lloyd B. Young Earl M. C r o f t . . . . ! . . . William F. Rail Clay Wakefield Thomas J. Lcslio S a t u r d a y on or before © « = . . . Ponioroy Capper Wallace Wallace Jloy llobison Hilby H. Keller P o t t a w a t o m i e . . . 1st a n d 3 d W e d n e s d a y Washington 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y . William M. Morrow. . Glen T. Arganbright. . Marshall S a t u r d a y on or b e f o r e ® » . . . . Vernon M. Dubach. . . Doniphan William E. Beard Coffey Aaron C. Butler 2d a n d 4 t h T h u r s d a y 13lack D i a m o n d . Cherokee Byran F. Wynn Wellington Ralph V. O'Neil Wcllsville Charles E. Cree Pottawatomie.. Westmoreland.. William I. Thompson.. T u e s d a y o n or before ® Avon S a t u r d a y on or before ® — . . . Fred E. Johnson Wetmore •Willis E. Brune Wyandotte Delaware Harry C. BIythe 2d a n d 4 t h F r i d a y W h i t e City Roy M. Gurwell 1st a n d 3d W e d n e s d a y White C l o u d . . . . Doniphan Edmund D. Davis.. .. Butler .... Bruinerd Frank E. Cloland T u e s d a y on or before ® « . . Jaekson •Stanley H. Graham. . . 2d a n d 4 t h T u e s d a y *Seth R. Kellogg Wichita *Gcorge B. Cartwright. Albert Pike George M. Wertz Franklin Clarence L. Siiearor... 1 s t a n d 3d T h u r s d a v Comanche Charles J. Roy Selby Hallock Mohler. T h u r s d a y on or before ® Shelton J. Davis Jefferson 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y E. Brayton Coup McPherson Windom
7r, 104 04 244
Walnut Warnego Washington....
Waverly
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160 350 257 305 53 90 3S0 78 280 250 80 99 303 224 412 3S2 298 84 27R
Wellington Wcllsville Westmoreland. .
White Church. . White City White Cloud... White Water . . . Whiting Wichita Wichita Williamsburg. . . Wilmorc Wilson Winchester
, . Marshall. Shawnee
1st a n d 3d T h u r s d a y 1st a n d 3d S a t u r d a y
WiUiaiii W, Carninc. .
John C. Burkert. J'>eil W. Arnold. Forest G. Josa. Reu A. Jlitishaw. Daniel S. Mclntire. Adolph E. l^eere. liawrencc 0 . Stanley. James E. Miller. Harold Child. Walter A. SoIIer. Henry C. Willson. Michael Bauer, Jr. Jilrnest A. Farrow. Gabriel Anderson. Perry E. Miller. Charles A. Smith. Stephen L. Potter, George M. Johnston. Claude J. Wood. tGeorge C. Fife. Royal Fred Smith. Lowell Kelley. James B. Hazlctt. Frank E. McCurdy. fWilliam H. McCoin. tJoseph L. Kirk. fBcnjamin F. DunUin. Herbert R. Smith. Ge<)rgo T. lirown. Roger C. Tompkins. James V. Stevens. J. Harry Riley. Ernest L. Johnson.
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No. 110
Location. Winfield
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Comimmications.
Bourbon Ytites Center... Gilead
Masters. Harry Plagmann
Winfield'.
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County.
Saturday on or before ®
•George R. Abbey Clyde B. Burnett
Secretaries. David 0 . Watts. '... tJonathan M. Davis. Charles H. Sticher.
Ralph M. Harder « And two weeks thereafter. MASTERS. No. *PostoSicc Addresses. 3—GIG B a r n e t t . IG—1208 K'oiiriioy St. 17—1336 Gai-neld A v e . 3 2—Wakarusa. 47—BroiiHon, R. F . D. No. 4. r.O—Route No. 11. 51—1359 F i l l m o r e St. C l _ P l o a s a n t o n , R. F . D. No. 2. 73—R. F . D . N o . 1. 8G—200 S. Vine. 90—333 S h a w n e e Ave. 1)2—Ft. Scott, R. F . D. No. 3. 9C—Bethel. 99—803 W i l e y A v e . 103—Box G, R. F . D. No. 4. 108—Route No. 2. 112—Blue R a p i d s . 124—Arcadia, R. R. No. 1. 1,12—Route No. 2. 18.5—Hiawatha. 207—Woodston. 225—14 Devon A p a r t m e n t s . " 233—Cambridge. 23G—R. F . D . N o . 3. ' 239—Shaw.
MASTICRS. SECRETARIES. SECRETARIES. ^PostoMce Addresses. A^o. iPostoJjfice Addresses. No. tPostoffice Addresses. No. 271—31 South 10th St. 3 - M a s o n i c Temple. 156—Cambridge. 208—Yoder. 272—1013 S a n d u s k y . 16 - B o x 86, K. S. A. C. 225—115 F i l l m o r e St. 275—Fowler. IV - M a s o n i c Temple. 271—219 N o r t h 20th St. 29G—Route No. 2. 45 - R o u t e No. 1. 303—Scottish R i t e Temple. 47 - B r o n s o n , R. P . D. No. 2. 272—Court H o u s e . 303—Scottish R i t e Temple. 313—Bendena. 50 - R o u t e No. 6, T o p e k a . 322—1259 M e t r o p o l i t a n Ave. 51 -1400 T o p e k a A v e . 322—1629 S o u t h 29th S t . ' 325—R. R. No. 2; 8G -312 Union N a t i o n a l B a n k 3 3 3 - 1 6 2 4 Stinson A v e . BIdg. 3()3—Hiawatha. 3 3 3 — I n t e r S t a t e New.s. 3 6 5 — I j c a v e n w o r t h , R. F . D. No. 335—Admire. 90 -1228 N o r t h H a r r i s o n . 3. 337—Geneseo. 96 - B e t h e l . 369—3021 N o r t h 22nd St. 348—Selden. 97 - B o x 704. 352—Tribune. 99 - B o x 255. 3 7 5 — R o u t e No. 1. 363—Baker. 131 - R o u t e No. 3. 3G5—Leavenworth R. F . D. No, 3. 369—2315 N. lOtli St. 370—Paxlco. 373—Hamlin. 374—^Alta V i s t a . 375—Route No. 1. 387—Delia. 391—Zenith. • 3 9 2—^Westmoreland. 411 — S e v e r y . 4 2 5 ^ A r B e n t i u o , R. F . D. No. 2.
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W. F. March Albert K. Hutchinson.... M. K. lirundage .. . W. E. Hutchison. .. Elrick C. Cole W. F . March Albert K. Kansas City. .. Alex. A. Sharp W. E. Hutchison. .. Elrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler *C. H. Chandler W. F. March Albert K. W. E. Hutchison... Elrick C. Cole Wm. L. Burdick *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick.... Giles H. Lamb W. F. March Albert K. Wichita Elrick C.Cole Albert K. *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick.... Charles E. Lobdell . W. F. March W. F. March Albert K. Wm. L. Burdick.... Charles E. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Wichita Albert K. W. F. March Topeka Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Owen J. Wood Albert K. Charles E. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Hugh P. Farrelly... W. F. March Albert K. Wm. I. Stuart Owen J. W o o d . . . ' . . Hugh P. Farrelly... Ben S. Paulcn Albert K. Owen J. Wood Hugh P. Farrelly... John McCullagh .. . W. F. March Wichita Albert K. John McCullagh.... John A. Fcrrell .. .', W. F. March Topeka Hugh P . Farrelly... Wichita Alb;rt K. Ben S. Paulcn John McCiiUagh.. . John A. Fcrrell . . . . Richard E. Bird .. . W. !•'. March Jcilin McCullagh. ... . John A. F e r r c l l . . . . llichard 10. Bird. . . Elmer F. Strain. . , , W. F. March Albert K. •Deceased. ^Dimitted and removed from this jurisdiction. il Suspended. Xla 1879 the time for holding the Annual Communication was changed from October to February, and no Communication was held in 1880 lAnnual Commun ication postponed from February 18-19, 1020, to March 17-18, 1920, account of the in lucnza.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES.
No. 9 158 63 114 303 308 335 IGl 282 09 357 118 109 224 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 262 164 32 305 234
Location. Lawrence, Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Allen. Alma. Jetmore. Altamont. Alta Vista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. Scott City. Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Doniphan, Argonia. Arma. Kansas City, Ashland. Riley. Attica, ' â&#x20AC;˘ Atwood. Auburn, Westphalia. Axtell.
Barney Baxter Beattie.' Belle Plaine Belleville Benedict Benevolent Ben Hur Bennington Beulah -. . .. Black Diamond... Blue Hill Blue Rapids Blue Valley Boling -.. . Bonner Springs. . . BourboiT.^'.'.TT"'. . . Brainerd Brookville Buffalo Burdick Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
279 71 259 173 129 403 98 322 180 291 274 198 169 112 365 366 268 280 209 379 429 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, Burdick. BurUngton. Burr Oak. Burrton.
Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Circleville
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 119 137 73 20
Arlington, Caney. Grenola, Canton. Carbondale. Elk City, Cawker City. Chanute. Marion. Hazelton. Chase, Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherry\*ale. Chetopa. Circleville.
Name. Acacia Active Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Allen Alma Alpha Altamont Alta Vista Altoona Americus Anchor Anthem Anthony Apollo Arcadia Arcana Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
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Name. Cl^flin Clay Center Clifton Climax Clinton Coats Codell Comanche Constellation Coolidge Corinthian Corner Stone Cosmos Council Grove. . . . Coyville Crescent Cuba_. Cunningham Cyrus
No. -124 134 122 411 233 394 418 295 95 31G 79 219 278 36 57 133 362 427 288
Delavan Delaware Delia Delphian Delphos Delta Denison De Soto Devon Dexter Dingo Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
375 Delavan, 96 White Church. 419 Delia. 44 Garnett. 202 Delphos. 77 Medicine Lodge. 372 Denison. 40 De Soto, 92 Devon. 156 Dexter. 226 Haddam. 83 Eudora. 151 Douglass. 138 Dover, 204 Downs. 374 Dwight.
Easton Edna Eldora Elkhart Ellinwood Ellsworth Emerald . Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Equity Erie Euclid Eureka Excelsior...;..,,,
45 Easton. 345 Edna. 28 Mapleton. 422 Elkhart. 217 Ellinwood, 146 Ellsworth, 289 Lakin. 205 Eskridge. 387 Emmett. 12 Emporia. 413 Ensign. 131 Fontana. -76 Erie. 101 Lyndon. 88 Pleasanton, 115 Uniontown.
Fargo Farmers Fidelity Formosa Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton
300 IGG 106 336 107 392 67 170 337 389 208 104 210
Liberal. Randolph, Eureka. Formoso. Independence. Fostoria. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington, Fulton,
194 251 65
Galena, Galva. Gardner.
Galena Galva Gardner
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Location. Claflin. Clay Center. Clifton. Climax. Burden. Coats, Codell. Cold water. Fredonia. Coolidge. Burlingame. \ Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove, CoyviUe. Arkansas City, Cuba. Cunningham. Hope.
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Name. Garfield Gaylord Geneseo Gilead Girard Glasco Glen Elder Godfrey Goff..: Golden Rule Goodland Gove City Grainfield Grand View Great Bend Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypsum City
No. 235 183 361 144 93 292 294 124 430 90 321 302 381 376 15 211 232 163 328
Location. Leonardville, Gaylord. Geneaeo. Yates Center.. Girard. Glasco. Glen Elder. Pawnee Station. Goff. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove. Grainfield. Bucklin. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum.
Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Harveyville Haven Havensville Haviland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hiram Hoisington Holton Holyrood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Huron
120 46 301 185 311 94 206 193 421 157 34 409 195 314 190 398 Ill 216 35 296 68 331 42 343 89 155 352 326 348 327 406 72
Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft.-Leavenworth. Neodesha. Harper. "Hartford. Harveyville. South Haven. HavensviUe. Haviland. Hays. Gridley. Tonganoxie. Hepler. Rossville. Hiattville. Hiawatha. Green. Leavenworth. Hoisington. Holton. Holyrood. Centralia. Howard. Horace. Hortbn. Hoxie. Hoyt. Hugoton.' Huron.
Ionic lola Jamestown Jefferson Jennings Jewell Joppa
254 St. John. 38 lola. 227 Jamestown. 84 Winchester. 360 Jennings. 11 Jewell. 223 Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Kickapoo Kilwinning . Kincaid King David King Solomon. . . . Kiowa Kirwin
307 Herington. 272 Kansas City. 405 Kensington. 102 Coffeyville. 4 Potter. 265 Pratt. 338 Kincaid. 416 Chanute. 10 Leavenworth. 293 Greensburg. 175 Kirwin.
LaCrosse LaCygne Lafayette
330 61 16
LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan.
OF
197
KANSAS
Name. LaHarpe Lake Landmark Lane Larned Latham Lawrence........ Leavenworth . . . . . . Lebanon Lebo Lecompton Lenexa Lenora Leoti Lewis Lincoln Lindsborg Linwood......... Logan Long Island Longton Lotus Luray Lyra
No. 325 50 218 339 167 401 6 2 221 152 420 135 181 340 220 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 153 256
Location. LaHarpe. Silver Lake. Mound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandia. Lebo. Lecompton. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis. Lincoln. Lindsborg. Linwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey -. . Macksville Madison lyiankato Maple City Maple Hill Marmaton Marquette Marysville Mayetta McCracken McDonald McKinley McPherson Medicine Valley . . Melody Melvern Memphis Meriden Meridian Milan Milibrook Miltonvale Minneapolis Mistletoe Moline Morland Morrill Morton Mound City Moundridge Mountain Slope... Mount Hope Mount Moriah Mount Vernon Mount Zion Mulberry MuUinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah Mystic Tie
48 371 196 87 342 370 245 353 91 393 58 383 41 172 260 400 22 108 236 126 255 281 242 143 269 267 414 373 258 33 346 186 238 179 145 266 261 399 201 128 116 74
Effingham. Macksville. 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. MulUnville. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtali ' Narka Natoma Nemaha ,Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton
310 349 390 13 27 189 81 142
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. LeRoy. Stockton. New Albany. Newton.
198
PROCEEDINGS
Name. Nickerson Nine Mile Ninnescah Norcatur Norton Norwich
No. 43 49 230 317 199 319
Location. Nickerson. Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich.
Oak Oak Hill Oakley Occidental Oketo Olathe Olive Olive Branch Onaga Oneida Orient Osage Valley Oskaloosa Ottawa Oxford Pacific Palestine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker Parkerville Parsons Patmos Peace Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star Pottawatomie.... Powhattan Prairie yueen Preston Pretty Prairie . . . . Protection Prudence
287 334 253 207 25 19 350 212 188 323 51 24 14 18 165 29 127 23 37 290 341 168 117 97 243 415 184 385 187367 130 52 363 176 283 42i 384 100
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomie. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Oxford. Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plainville. Parker. Parkerville. Parsons. El Dorado . Louisburg. Perry. Phillipsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. Marys. Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Pretty Prairie. Protection. Columbus.
Quenemo Quinter Randall Reno RepubUc Richmond Ridgeway Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R. E. Sherman Rosedale Royal Russell
270 410 304 140 123 426 62 8 159 332 369 333 192 177
Quenemo. Quinter. Randall. Hutchinson. Repubhc. Ri<;hmond. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. Kansas City. Rosedale. Lyons. Russell.
Sabetha Saffordville Salem SaUna Saltville Samaria Santa Fe Saqui Scammon........ Scottsville Scranton. Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severance Sharon Springs . . .
162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 423 39 313 417
Sabetha. Saffordville. Esbon. Salina. Barnard. Wilson. Sublette. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsville. Scranton. Sedgwick. Selden. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs:
OF
February,
THE
Name. Shawnee Signal Siloam Sincerity Smithton Soldier Solomon City Spearville Spivey Spring Hill St. Bernard Saint Francis St. John's St. Thomas Stafford Sterling Stohrville Sumner Summerfield Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turner Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrian Tyro Union Unity Urbana Valley Center Valley Falls Verinillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan Wakarusa Wa-Keeney Wakefield Waldron .
No. 54 141 225 214 1 240 105 388 347 56 222 404 113 306 252 171 368 203 354 86 85 359 391 309 237 149 â&#x20AC;˘.. 17 30 55 425 358 82 213 246 386 7 -273 239 364 21 320 136 315 229 402 148 396 377
t> aii^Cc
Walnut City Walnut Valley Wamego Washington Wathena Waverly Webb. Wellington WellsviUe Western Star Westmoreland.... Wetmore White City White Cloud Whiting Wichita Wilmore Wilsey Windom Winfield Woodson Wyandotte Xenia Zenda Zeredatha
%>i.o
215 191 75 5 64 244 275 150 356 174 257 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 276 110 121 3 47 378 80
Location. Shawnee. Osage City. Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier! Solomon. Spearville. Spivey. Spring Hill. Dodge City. Saint Francis Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Sterhng. . Bluff City. Caldwell. Summerfield. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse. McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turner. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. Garden City. Tyro. Junction City. Clearwater. Urbana. Valley Center Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut. Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefield. Waldron. ÂŤ(uiiace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. WellsviUe. Smith Center. Westmoreland. Wetmore. White City. White Cloud. Whiting. Wichita. Wilmore. Wilsey. Windom. Winfield. Toronto. Kansas City. Xenia. Zenda. CottonwoodFalle.
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
199
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County.
No.
Location-
Allen.
Humboldt lola LaHarpe Moran Savonburg
Pacific lola LaHarpe Marmaton Virginia
29 38 325 245 315
Anderson.
Colony Garnett Greeley. Kincaid Westphalia
Olive Branch. . . Delphian Greeley Kincaid Avon
212 44 211 338 305
Atchison.
Atchison Atchison Effingham Huron Potter Muscotah
Washington Active Mackey Huron Kickapoo Muscotah
5 158 48 72 4 116
Hazelton Kiowa Lake City Medicine Lodge. .
Charity Cosmos , Medicine Valley Delta
263 278 260 77
Clafiin. EUinwood Great Bend Hoisington
Claflin EUinwood , Great Bend.. .. , Hoisington. . . .
42 i 217 15 331
Bronson Devon ,. Fort Scott Fulton ; Garland Hiattville Mapleton Pawnee Station, . Uniontown Xenia
Bourbon Devon Rising S u n . . . . Fulton Memphis Hiattville Eldora Godfrey Excelsior Xenia
268 92 8 210 108 216 28 124 115 47
Hamlin Hiawatha Horton Morrill Powhattan Robinson
Hamlin Hiawatha Horton Morrill Powhattan.... Robinson
185 35 326 373 363 159
Butler.
Augusta Douglass El Dorado Latham Leon Towanda Whitewater
Mystic T i e . . . . Douglass Patmos Latham Joppa Towanda Brainerd
74 151 97 401 223 30 280
Chase...-'..
Cottonwood Falls Saffordville
80 395
Chautauqu!
Cedar Vale Elgin Sedan
Zeredatha Saffordville Chautauqua. . . Olive Vesper
Cherokee.,
Baxter Springs. , . Columbus Galena Scammon Weir
Baxter Prudence Galena Scammon Black Diamond
71 100 194 351 274
Cheyenne.
Saint F r a n c i s . . . .
Saint Francis. .
404
Barber.
Bourbon,
,
355 350 136
200
PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Clark.
Minneola. Ashland..
Minneola. Ashland..
426 277
Clay..
Clay Center. Clifton Green Oak Hill Wakefield. . .
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...
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. Winfield
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. . . Kansas . Cyrus Solomon City.
98 307 288 105
Doniphan.
Doniphan. . . Highland.. . . Severance.. . Troy Wathena.... White Cloud.
Arcana Smith t o n . . . . Severance... Troy Wathena. . . . White Cloud.
•31 1 313 55 64 78
Douglas.
Baldwin Eudora Lawrence... Lawrence... Lecompton.
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia Lecompton. . ,
23 83 6 9 420
Edwards.
Kinsley. Lewis. . .
Mt. Moriah. Lewis
179 220
Elk
Elk Falls. Grenola. . Howard.. Longton. Moline
Meridian. Canopy.. Hope.... Longton.. I Mohne
126 248 155 26 267
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
201
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Apollo. Hays. .
297 195
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays 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
Franklin.
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Richmond.. .. Wellsville Williamsburg.
Lane Ottawa.... Melody. . . McKinley. Richmond. Wellsville.. Anchor... .
339 18 400 41" 42G 356 224
Geary
Junction City
Union
Gove
Gove Grainfield. . . Quinter
Gove City. Grainfield. Quinter. . .
302 381 410
Graham...
Hill City Morland.... Cimarron
Millbrook. Morland. . Preston. Ensign..
281 414 283 413
Horace..
352
Climax., . . . . Fidelity Greenwood. . Madison. . . . Twin Grove. Hamilton.,..
411 106 163 196 213 301
Coolidge. Syracuse.
316 309 200 262 368 389 206 377
ElUs
Gray
Ensign Greeley. . . Greenwood
Hamilton.
Horace Climax....... Eureka Fall River Madison. . . . Severy Hamilton Coolidge.... Syracuse....
Harper...
Anthony Attica Bluff City. . . , Freeport.... Harper Waldron....
Anthony. . Attica . Stohrville. Freeport. . Harper... . Waldron. .
Harvey.
Haskell. . .
Burrton Halstead Newton Sedgwick Sublette
Burrton. . Halstead. Newton. . Sedgwick. Santa F e .
312
Hodgeman
Jetmore. ...".,
Alpha
282
Jackson...
Circleville. , . , Delia Denison Holton , Hoyt Mayetta. . . . Netawaka. . . . Soldier , Whiting ,
Circleville. Delia Denison. . . Holton.. . . Hoyt Mayetta. . Polar Star. Soldier.. . . Whiting...
20 419 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
,
182 46 142 139
202
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Jefferson.
Meriden Nortonville Oskaloosa McLouth Valley Falls Winchester Perry
Meriden Mt. Zion Oskaloosa. . . Lyra Valley Falls.. Jefferson.... Perry
236 266 14 256 21 84 415
Jewell.
Burr Oak Esbon Formoso Jewell Mankato Randall
Burr O a k . . . . Salem Formoso. . . . Jewell Mankato.... Randall
178 228 336 11 87 304
.Johnson.
De Soto Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Shawnee Spring Hill
De Soto. Edgerton... . Gardner Lenexa Olathe. . Shawnee.... Spring Hill. . ,
40 127 65 135 19 54 56
Kearny. .
Lakin
Emerald
289
Kingman,
Cunningham Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda
Cunningham.. Ninnescah... Norwich Spivey Zenda
427 230 319 347 378
Kiowa.
Greensburg Haviland. Mullinville
Kiowa Haviland... . Mullinville. . .
293 409 399
Labette.
Altamont Ghetopa Edna Mound Valley. . . Oswego Parsons .
Altamont Chetopa Edna Landmark... , Adams Parsons
69 73 345 218 63 117
Lane
Dighton
Barney
279
Leavenworth.
Boling Esiston Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoxie
Boling Easton Hancock Nine Mile. . . . Leavenworth. King Salomon Hiram Linwood
Henri
365 45 311 49 2 10 68 241 190
Lincoln.
Barnard Lincoln Sylvan Grove.. . .
Saltville Lincoln Sylvan Grove.
59 154 359
Linn.
Blue Mound La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotus La C y g n e . . . . Mound City. . Parker Eureka
286 61 33 341
Logan.
Oakley
Oakley
Lyon..
Allen Americus Emporia Hartford
^.. 7. .
Allen Americus Emporia Hartford
88 253 335 109 12 193
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
203
LIST OF 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. . VermilUon.. . . 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 Tawker City.. Glen Elder. . . Simpson Scottsviile. . . .
Montgomery.
Caney Cherryvale. . . Coffeyville Elk City Independence. Tyro
Webb Plains Equity Peace Osage Valley.. Paola Mt. Vernon... Cawker City.. Glen Elder. . . Sincerity Scottsviile Caney Cherryvale. . . Keystone Carson Fortitude Tyro
Morria.
Rurdick Council Grove Delavan Dwight Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilsey
Burdick Council Grove Delavan Dwight Parkerville. . . White City. . . Wilsey
429 36 375 374 168 380 382
Morton .
Elkhart
Elkhart
422
Nemaha.
Centralia... .'. Corning Goff Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetraore
Home Nemaha Goff Oneida Sabetha Seneca Wetmore
89 13 430 323 162 39 53
Neosho.
Chanute Chanute Erie Thayer Urbana
Cedar King D a v i d . . . Erie Thayer Urbana
103 416 76 149 239
Ness.
Ness City
Walnut Valley
191
Miami.
131 243 24 37 145 125 294 214 249 324 137 102 132 107 386
204
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
L,iST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
No.
Location.
Norton
Almena Lenora Norton
Naphtali Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Osage.-
Burlingame.. . Carbondale... Lyndon; Melvern Osage City. . . Overbrook... . Quenemo Scranton
Corinthian.... Carbondale... Euclid Melvern Signal Ridgeway.... Quenemo Scranton
Osborne.
Alton Downs Natoma Osborne
Occidental... . Downs Natoma Saqui
79 70 101 22 141 62 270 407 207 204 390 160
Ottawa,
Bennington... Delphos Minneapolis. .
Bennington.. . Delphos... . . . Minneapolis. .
180 202 143
Pawnee
Lamed
Larned
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
Rawlins
Atwood McDonald Arlington Haven. Hutchinson... Nickerson. . . . PiCtty Prairie. Sylvia Turon
Atwood McDonald... . Cable Friendship.... Reno Nickerson. . . . Pretty Prairie. Sylvia Turon
164 383
Republic.
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka Republic Scandia
Belleville Cuba Munden Narka RepubUc Lebanon
129 362 128 349 123 221
Rice.
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Little River... Lyons , Sterling
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone. Royal SterUng
308. 247 337 361 219 192 171
Reno..,
167
299 208 140 •43 428 391 358
1921-22.
GRAND
LODGE
LIST OF LODGES BY
KANSAS.
205
COVNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued.
Location.
County. Riley
OF
Name. Garfield
; Riley Codell
235 16 166 344
Codell
290 189 418
Walnut City
330 58 215
Rush Bunker Hill
No.
Blue Hill
291 198 153 177 209 328 60
Scott
Scott City
284
Unity
Wichita
Albert Pike
258 273 238 364 86 99 303 300 32 138 111 50 17 51 SO 225 402
Topeka (North)
Sslden
Selden
348 423 321
Smith Oak Stafford
183 405 287 174 371 252 254
St. John
406
Belle Plaine Caldwell
Belle Plaine
Oxford
Oxford
285 173 203 269 255 201 165 167 150
206
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
L I S T OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Concluded, County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Thomas...
Colby
St. Thomas
306
Trego
Wa-Keeney.
Wa-Keeney
148
Wabaunsee
Alma Alta Vista.. Eskridge... Harveyvi lie . Maple Hill. .
Alma Alta Vista. Eminence Harveyville Maple Hill
161 357 205 421 370
Wallace.
Wallace Sharon Springs. Greenleaf... Haddam. . , . Linn. *. Washington.
Wallace Sharon Springs Greenleaf Dirigo Fraternal Frontier
318 417
Washington.
,
232 226 170 1C4
Wichita.
Leoti
Leoti
340
Wilson. .
Altoona Benedict Buffalo Coy villa Fredonia Neodesha. . . . New Albany. .
Altoona , Benedict , Buffalo , Coyville Constellation, . . . , Harmony New A l b a n y . , ' . , . ,
403 379 57 95 •94 81
Woodson,
Neosho Fails., Toronto Yates Center.
Tuscan Woodson Gilead
82 121 144
Wyandotte.
Bonner Springs. Kansas City. . . . KansEis City. . . . Kansas City. . . . Kansas City. . . . Kansas City. . . . Piper Rosedale Turner White Church..
Bonner Springs Wyandotte , Armourdale Kaw , Ben Hur Roger E. Sherman Piper Rosedale Turner Delaware
366 3 271 272 322 369 385 333 425 96
,
118
DEFUNCT LODGES. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED. Location.
Burhngton
County.
Name.
Coffey Leavenworth....
Disp. Issued.
Disp. Ret'd.
18G3
186G
1857
1859
1860
1860
1899 Leavenworth Lecompton
Leavenworth....
Pottawatomie.. .
Remarks. Master reported that no meetings had been held, and owing to • absence of memberg, and need of suitable room, dispensation was returned. [i)ispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a statenient •(that owing to the lodge being located so near Auraria Lodge, it ft
1900
1868 1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903
McPherson
Disp. Rev'k'd.
1868 1858 1870
/No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned to the IGrand Master. 1881 1884
t-
o
b
1887 1898 1904
o • 11
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.) Location.
County.
Name.
No.
Chartered.
Charter Surrendered.
?s Charter Revoked.
Remarks.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
18, 16, 18, 16,
1891 1887 Jan. 3. 1912 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 1860 Oct. 21, 1863
37 Oct. 16, 1861 9 Oct. 19, 1857 Pottawatomie Bluff City
Bluff City
337 Feb. 18, 1891 313 Feb. 20, 1889
Co Co
62 Oct. 15. 1867 Oct. 21, 1869 253 285 26 30
b
fConsohdated with Mt. Hope Lodge \No. 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
/Dropped from roll account organizaItion Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. fDisp. issued as Big Springs Lodge, but Oct. 16, 1867 mame afterwards changed to Shawnee. / ConsoUdated w i t h Westmoreland iLodge No. 257, May 18. 1894." Feb. 18, 1897
to o
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Conlinued. Location.
County.
Name.
No.
Chartered.
Charter Surrendered.
Harper
Bluff C i t y . .
325 F e b . 17, 1898
Bucklin Cato
Ford Crawford....
BuckUn. . . . Cato
325 F e b . 19, 1890 S e p t . 2 1 , 1890 153 O c t . 22, 1874
C e d a r Vale . . . Cedar Vale. . Clifford
Chautauqua. Chautauqua. Butler
Cedar Vale. Myrtle Whitewater.
164 Oct. 18, 1870 , 1883 164 F e b . 18, 1880 J a n . 17, 1894 148 Oct. 2 1 . 1874
Clinton E d w a r d s villc. Emporia Enterprise...
Douglas....... Wyandotte. . . Breokenridgc. Dickinson. . . ,
Ashlar Composite.. Emporia. . . Enterprise..
87 152 12 353
BluftCity....
Elk Creek. .
Elk City Frankfort. . . Frecport. . . .
Marshall. Harper...
Frankfort. . Lily
Fort Scott.
Bourbon.
Rising S u n .
Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
20, 22, 18, 21,
1870 M a r . 22, 1879 1874 1858 1894
(Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge N o . \ 1 2 4 . M a r c h 26, 1894. (Consolidated with H a l c y o n L o d g e N o . \120, O c t . 18, 1S70.
Oct. 20,1868 Feb. 15,1888
Oct. I S , 1870
Alpha Golden C i t y
122 34 69 216 25 170
Oct. 16,1872 Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
16,1800 16,1882 22, 1883 18,1859 18,1876
O O R e c o r d s tail t o show c o u n t y in which lodge w a s located, b u t supposed t o b e in J a c k s o n .
(Consolidated with Bluff C i t y L o d g e N o . 313. J u n e 18, 1892. [Consolidated with B o u r b o n L o d g e N o . 8, a n d n a m e changefl t o R i s i n g S u n Lodge N o . 8. D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organization G r a n d Lodge I n d . T e r . in 1S7S. ' D r o p p e d from roll a c c o u n t organiza[tion G r a n d Lodge C o l o r a d o in 1S62.
Oct. 17,1805
Fort Gibson.
>>
Oct. 15, 1879 Oct. 21, 1863 Feb. 10, 1910 O c t . 2 1 , 1863
Golden C i t y .
Remarks.
F e b . 19, 1903 ( 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 i F e b r u a r y 17, 1898.
20 Oct. 16, ISOO 67 301
00
• Charter Revoked.-
Hanover. . . . Hiawatha. . . High P r a i r i e . Ida
Washington.. Brown Leavenworth. llepublic
Star Triune H i g h Prairie Ida
Indianola....
Shawnee
Indianola...
34 Oct. 2 1 , 1862
teavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Calvary....
50 O c t . 16, 1866
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Landmark. .
26 Oct, 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870
T,econipton. .
Douglas
Lecompton.
13 Oct, 18, 1858
m o o
M a y 9, 1919 D e c . 17, 1883 D e c . 17, 1892 D e c . 17, 1881 O c t . 17, 1877
Oct. 17, 1S05
L o c a t i o n c h a n g e d t o Silver L a k e O c t . 2 1 , 1868. N a m e c h a n g e d t o G r e a t L i g h t O c t . 20, 1809. C o n s o h d a t e d with K i n g Solomon L o d g e N o . 10, Oct. 18, 1876. D i s p e n s a t i o 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.
^
Liberty rjincolnvillc... . rJndsborg FjOuisburg Lyons Montana Monticello Mt. Pleasant... Neosho Rapids.
Montgomery. Marion , McPherson. . Miami Rico Labette Johnson Atchison.... Lyon
Nevada City...
Liberty Tjincolnville Phoenix Louisburg Lyons Evergreen. Monticello Mt. Pleasant Neosho'Rapids.. Nevada
/Consolidated with Keystone Lodge No.
123 Oct. 17, 1872 U02, March 22, 1918. 315 Fe' 20, 1889 Jan. 1, 1896 1885 / First disp'n issued April 7, 1864, re253 Feb. 19, 1870 Doc. 5, ISSS Icalled by G.-.M.-.;3ooond Sept. 27,1864. ISO Oot. If), 1881 Doc. 0, 1894 102 Koh, 17, 1871 Fob. 21, 1895 80 Odt,. 19, Jan. 13, 18SS 43 (M.. 1(>, 1866 Oct. 20, 1876 58 Oot. 17, 1867 Feb. 15, 1888 77 Oot. 21, 1809 6ct."l8','i879 Name changed in 1870 to Ionic Lodge.
Newton
Magnolia
231 Feb. 20, 1884
N. Lawrence... N. Lawrence... Olivet Osage Mission. Osawatomio. . .
Douglas. . Douglas. . Osage. . . . Neosho...
Valley..... Valley Astra Mission
30 30 363 92
Miami. . .
Osage Valley... .
Ottawa
Franklin. .
Ottawa
Ottumwa..
Coffey. . .
Ottumwa
Paola
Miami. . .
Miami
Pardee. . . . Paris Perryville. Pittsburg., Pomona. Richfield. Salina Salt Lake City.. Saratoga Scranton Seneca Springdale Stanton Stanton
Atchison. Linn Jefferson. , Crawford. Franklin. . Morton. . Saline Pratt Osage Nemaha Leavenworth. Miami Miami
Lincoln Paris Perry Owen A. Bassett Pomona Richfield John H. Brown. Mt. Moriah Saratoga Perfect Square. . Seneca Springdale Stanton Zion
Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. Consolidated with Newton Lodge No. 142, June 28, 1901. Consolidated with Lawrence Lodge No. 16, Oct. IS, 1S76.
i
30 Oct. 15, ISCl
Harvey. . .
Oct.
10, 1867
Feb. 16, 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 Feb. 20, 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 Oct. 20, 1870 Jan.' 19, i897 fDisp'n issued as Osawatomie Lodge, Oot. 21, 1863 Ibut chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. 24 Oct. 18, 1859
128 Oct. Oct. 69 Oct.
fConsol. with Franklin Lodge No. 18, 1 Nov. 24,1906, as Ottawa Lodge No. 18. (Charter was revoked Oct. 21, 1803, but Irestored Oct. 16, 1866. fConsolidated with Pabla Lodge No. 37, lOct. 18, 1876. [Dispensation issued as Lincoln Lodge, \but chartered as Center Lodge.
17, 1872 18, 1858 Oct.
18, 1871
21, 1874
69 Oct. 21, 1868 22 Oot. 21, 1802 52 Oct. 16, 1867 1904 ,367 Feb. 17, 138 Oct. 16, 1872 303 Feb. 15, 1888
Oct.
17, 1871
Oct.
18, 1871 17, 1877
Nov. 16, 1901 Feb. 17, 1892
18, 22, 18, 15, 18, 19,
1886 1883 1863 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 1859 1871 'Sept.'i5,'i883
/Consolidated with Pittsburg Lodge No. \l87, July 29, 1911. fConsoUdated with Salina Lodge No. 60, 1 April 29, 1907. [Dropped from roll account organizat i o n Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872.
Oot. 21, 1868 Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
o D.
g
o
>^ 0)
Oct.
216 Feb. 22, 1894 70 216 220 39 152 18 108
O
Feb. 17, 1892 Feb. 20, 1908 Oct. 20, 1875
Oct. 21, 1863
No record of disp'n having been issued.
Co
Iv5 O
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Concluded. Location.
Timber R i d g e , . . . Twin Falls
Walton Winfield
County.
Name.
Harvey
Chartered.
15 Oct. 59 Oct. Blooming Grove . . 41 Oct. Olive 181 Oct. Ark 243 Feb. 43 Dec. Walton Feb. Winfield 5R Feb. Tecumseh
Linn
No.
18, 17, 21, 16, 19, 20, 19, 20,
Charier Surrendered.
1858Oct. 1867 Jan. 1863Dec. 1879 1885Jan. 1864 1890 Aug. 1889
Charter Revoked.
Remarks.
21, 1874 6, 1887 10, 1905 24. 1902 5, 1895
Feb. IS, 1885 i Dropped from roll account organiza\tion Grand Lodge of Montana in 1866. JConsol.with Adelphi Lodge No. 110, \Feb.19,1903,asWinfield LodgeNo.l 10.
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s
ao
hi
51
1921-22.
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OF KANSAS.
211
EXPELLED, 1921. Orient Spring Golden Girard
Lodge No. 51.—JOHN E . BRENKWORTH, NOV. 4, 1921. Hill Lodge No. 56.—IRVV^IN WILLIAMS, Oct. 10, 1921. Rule Lodge No. 90.—^WILLIAM T . STEVENSON, Oct. 13, 1921. Lodge No. 93.—ARTHUR E . STANLEY, March 2, 1921.
Keystone Lodge No. 102.—RuFUS P. NEWMAN, March 2, 1921. Advance Lodge No. 114.—ANDREW J. LAMBEL, Dec. 2, 1921. Meridian Lodge No. 126.—GEORGE W . LORANCE, Sept. 2, 1921.
Newton Lodge No. 142.—MARQUIS W . DEY, May 11, 1921. Oxford Lodge No. 165.—ERNEST C. MORRILL, Dec. 19, 1921. Blue Rapids Lodge No. 1 6 9 . ^ M A Y N A R D B . SABIN, April 11, 1921.
Henri Lodge No. 190.—KIRBY McRlLL,.Oct. 16, 1920. Garfield Lodge No. -235.—ALFRED DANIELSON, Dec. 12, 1921. Temple Lodge No. 237.—EDGAR S . DOLSON, NOV. 14, 1921. Logan Lodge No. 264.—MARTIN L . STEWART, NOV. 14, 1921. Kilwinning Lodge No. 265.—THOMAS W . H O L U S , July 25, 1921.
Anthem Lodge No. 284.—JOHN S . RENICK; March 21, 1921. Horton Lodge No. 326.—IRA
STILES and EDWARD L . KING, June
22, 1921. Postoria Lodge No. 3 9 2 . ^ M E L V I N H . THOMPSON, Dec. 4, 1921. Delia Lodge No. 419.—BENJAMIN F . K U H N , March 23, 1921.
S U S P E N D E D FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1921. Anthony Lodge No. 200.—VOLLEY O . JOHNSON, April 4, 1921. Sumner Lodge No. 203.—FRANCES B . WATSON, July 7, 1921. Jamestown Lodge No. 227.—WILLIAM T . HILLS, NOV, 1, 1921. Horton Lodge No. 326.—THOMAS DAVIS, Sept. 1, 1921.
Bonner Spring Lodge No. 336.—PERCY R . C. LADD, March 7, 1921.
212
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 Arizona
GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP GEORGE J. ROSKRUGB
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut
JOHN WHICHER WILLIAM W . COOPER GEORGE A. K I E S
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford.
Delaware
JOHN F . ROBINSON
District of Columbia. ARVINE W . JOHNSTON Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F . BAKER GEORGE E . KNEPPER OWEN SCOTT WILLIAM H . SWINTZ
Iowa
NEWTON R . PARVIN
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
ALBERT K . WILSON ALEX M . WOODRUFF JOHN A. DA VILLA CHARLES B . DAVIS GEORGE COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
\ ^•9;.^°!^ ^^^'^' I Wilmmgton. Washington. . ' . . . Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Decatur. Indianapolis.
Cedar Rapids. : . .Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. Boston.
Michigan
Lou B. WiNSOR
Minnesota Mississippi. . .• Missouri. Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire
JOHN FISHEL . . . . : EUWARD L . FAUCETTK FRANK R . JESSE CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R F^.ANCIS E . WHITE EDWARD D . VANDERLIBTH HARRY M . CHENEY
St. Paul. Meridian. St. Louis. .Helena. Omaha. Reno. .Concord.
Grand Rapids.
New Jersey
ISAAC CHERRY .
\ ^^l^'
I
^t^te St.,
Trenton.
New Mexico New York
ALPHEUS A. K E E N ROBERT J. KENWORTHY
Albuquerque. \ '^^^°"'^,^f"'.
North Carolina North Dakota
WILLIAM W . WILLSON. WALTER L . STOCKWELL
Ohio
JACOB H . BROMWELL
Cincinnati.
Oklahoma
WM. M . ANDERSON
Oklahoma.
Oregon Pennsylvania
JAMES F . ROBINSON JOHN A. PERRY
Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS 0. FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
I
New York City Raleigh. Fargo.
1921-22.
GRAND
Tennessee Texas
STITH M . CAIN WILLIAM B . PEARSON
Nashville. Waco.
Utah
SAM H . GOODWIN
Salt Lake City.
Vermont Virginia Washington
HENRY H . ROSS CHARLES A. NESBITT HORACE WALTER TYLER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West. Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
JOHN M . COLLINS ~.WM. W. PERRY
Charleston. . Milwaukee.
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Casper.
Alberta S. Y. TAYLOR British Columbia... .W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH Canada Chile
213
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN . AGUSTIN VIGORENA R
Costa Rica, C. A.. . .JOSE FABIO GARNIER
Calgary. New Westminster. Hamilton.
( Casilla 2867, > Santiago
I ? ' ^ ; ^ ° ^ ^°^^'
( San Jose. Cuba Ecuador
FELIX V. PREVAL MIGUEL E . RABASCALL
Havana. Guayaquil.
England
P. COLVILLB SMITH
S freemason Hall, I London.
Ireland
HENRY C . SHELLARD
\ F'-eemasonHall,
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
( Dubhn. Winnipeg.
Mexico (York G.-.L.-.)CASSIUS C . SHANKS New Brunswick
l^ir^'- ^°^. ^^^^' I Mexico City.
J. TWINING HARTT
St. John.
New South Wales... ARTHUR H . BRAY
Sydney.
New Zealand
GEORGE BARCLAY
11^' ^ ' ^ " ' ^ '^^*'
Nova Scotia Peru
JAMES C . JONES J. ESPINOSAYL
( Dunedm. Halifax. \tFn'i^-^° ^°" (587, Lima.
Philippine Islands.. .NEWTON C . COMFORT
Prince Edward Isl.. .E. T. CARBONELL Puerto Rico JOSE G. TORRES
| ^ O. Box 990,
Charlottetown. San Juan.
Quebec
W. WALTER WILLIAMSON . • . . I F ; ° ' ^ ' f ^^'^^'
Queensland
CHARLES H . HARLEY
.Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J. SANCHEZ W. B. TATE
San Salvador. Regina.
( Montreal.
Scotland
DAVID REID
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H. STRUTT
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWART
Western Australia... J. D. STEVENSON
'
Edinburgh.
Adelaide. |117 Macquarie St. (Hobart. Melbourne.
Perth.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia....
R.".W.'. JOHN PHILIP MELVIN. R.".W/. S . J . B L A I R M.'.W. '.JAMES H.BARRETT. . . M.'.W.' .Louis BAUERLEIN R.'.W.'. ANDREW M . CREERY. ,
Tuscaloosa. Calgary. Douglas. .Camden. Vancouver. Chile R.'.W.'.MAXIMIANO FLORES. . . J Santiago, Casilla2895. California System not recognized. Canada R.'.W.'.W. G. REID . Hamilton. Colorado . R . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M H . SANFORD. . Denver. Connecticut R . ' . W . ' . I S A I A H B A K E R , J R . . . . . Hartford. Costa Rica R.'.W.'.ADOLFO CANAS . San Jose. Cuba . . . R . ' . W . ' . F B L I X V . PREVAL. . . . . Havana. M.'.W.'.A. VICTOR HUGHES. . . . Wilmington. Delaware District of Columbia. M.'.W.'.T. JOHN NEWTON. . . . Washington, Masonic Temple. Ecuador. . . England. . Florida. . . , . R . ' . W . ' . H A R R Y B . MINIUM Jacksonville. Georgia. . . . .R.'.W.'.P. T. McCuTCHEN Franklin. Idaho . .M.'.W.'.SHERMAN M . COFFIN. . .Boise City. Illinois.... .. M.'.W.'.GEORGE M . MOULTON. . Chicago. Indiana . . . .M.'.W.'.WILLIAM RIDLEY Corydon. Iowa . System not recognized. Ireland. . . , .R.'.W.'.RICHARD WALSH Dublin. Kentucky. .System not recognized. Louisiana. ,. R.'.W.'.HENRY S.WESTON Shreveport. Maine.... . R.'.W.'.ARCHIE L . TALBOT Lewiston. Maryland Massachusetts.
. R . ' . W . ' . J A B E Z MILLER . R . ' . W . ' . J A C O B ROHRBACK
.System not recognized. Mexico(YorkG.'.L.'.)R.'.W.' JOHN I. NEWELL Michigan. Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska
R . ' . W . ' . W M . H . GALLAGHER
Winnipeg. Frederick. i Apartado No. 40,
I lampico. 1712 Fifth Ave., Bay City.
M .'.W..'.CALVIN L . BROWN. . . .St. Paul. R
•w '.ELLIOT PARKER
Houston.
. . . M . .'.W,.'.WILLIAM F . K U H N . . . .Kansas City. . . . M . ,'.W..'.ROBERT J. HATHAWAY .Glendive. R' .HENRY H . H E I L E R Hastings. R' '.CHARLES A. THOMPSON . Pioche. New Brunswick.. ...R.' .W.' .HARRY H. WOODWORTH . Sackville. New Hampshire.. ...R.' .W.' .MILLARD F . YOUNG Littleton.
w w
R - W ' .ARTHUR POTTERTON.. | f P^°^P^<^^ St., ( Jersey City.
1921-22. New Mexico . . . . New South Wales New York New Zealand. . North Carolina North Dakota. Nova Scotia. Ohio Oklahoma... Oregon Pennsylvania
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215
. System not recognized. .R.'.W.-. ALFRED J. BURBIDGB . . . . Sydney. Petersburg. .R.'.W.'. SIDNEY MORSE .R.'.W.' .FREDERIC C . B . B I S H O P . .Christchurch. Chapel Hill. .R.-.W.' .M. C. S. NOBLES Churchs Ferry. .R.'.W. .HANS A. M O E .R.'.W. .JOHN G . MITCHELL Halifax. .M.'.W.''.ALLEN ANDREWS Hamilton. Tecumseh. .M.'.W.''.SHERMAN P. L.4RSH Portland. .R.'.W.' WALTER O . HAINES . System not recognized.
Philippine Islands.. R.'.W.' .EDWIN L . DRIGGS
\tt ^^^'^ ^*'"â&#x201E;¢'
I Manila. Prince Edward Isl .R.'.W. .WILLIAM G . MCDONALD. . Montague. Puerto Rico. . . R.'.W. .FEDERICO VALL-SPINOSA . San Juan. Quebec .M.'.W '.EDWARD A. EVANS Quebec. Queensland.... R.'.W. .JAMES C . ROBERTS Brisbane. Rhode Island. . .R.'.W. .JOHN R . DENNIS Providence. Salvador R.'.W. .CARLOS D'AUBUISSON . . . San Salvador. Saskatchewan . .R.'.W. .HARRY BUCKLEE Moose Jaw. .R.'.W.' .WILLIAM BLACK. Scotland Wellside, Falkirk. South Australia R.'.W. .A. E. GIFFORD Adelaide. South Carolina. R.'.W. .ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS . . . Charleston. South Dakota. R.'.W. .JAMES B . VAUGHN . . . . . . Castlewood. Tasmania. , Tennessee. Texas Utah Vermont. . Victoria... Virginia Washington
.R.'.W.' .DAVID W . W A T S O N . . . . J Collins St. I Hobart. .R.'.W. .HALLUM W.GOODLOE. . . .Nashville. .M.'.W. '.WILLIAM CLARK Jefferson. .M.'.W. '.ARTHUR C . WHERRY Salt Lake City. .M.'.W. '.HENRY H . ROSS Burlington. j 48 Elizabeth St., .R.'.W.' .JAMES EVANS.. ( Melbourne. R.'.W.' .HENRY M . BOYKIN Richmond. R.'.W.' .WALTER J. THOMPSON . . . Tacoma.
Western Australia.. .R.'.W.' . F R E D S . FINCH West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
M.'.W. .JOHN M . COLLINS M.'.W. .DAVID HARLOWE System not recognized.
(Wesley Manse.
(Bunbury. Charleston. Milwaukee.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Alabama W.'.JOHN M . KINKEL Topeka. Alberta W.'.GEORGE D . ADAMS. . . . . .Salina. Arkansas W.'.CLAYTON LEHMAN Newton. Arizona W.'.W. AMER BURNETT Oberlin. -British Columbia W.'.AARON H . CONNETT Great Bend. California M.'.W.'.WM.EASTON HUTCHISON. . Garden City. Canada W;'.HUBERT H . HUBBARD .. .Galena. Chile W.'.GEORGE GETTY Syracuse. Colorado. W.'.LAUREN D . RIGG Leon. Connecticut W . ' . F R E D T . NYE Leavenworth. Costa Rica W.'.CHARLES N . FOWLER. . . .Salina. Cuba W.'.ROY H. CLOSSEN Cofifeyville. Delaware W.'.ELMER S. NANCE Oswego. District of Columbia.M.'.W.'.EDW. W . WELLINGTON. . .Ellsworth. Ecuador W . ' . J A Y B . KIRK Tola. England R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Florida R . ' . W . ' . E L M E R F . STRAIN Topeka. Georgia W.'.HARRY E . BEST Manhattan. Idaho W . ' . W M . G . KELLEY Horton. Illinois R.'.W.'.RICHARD E . BIRD Wichita. Indiana W.'.WILLIAM.H. TESTER Coffeyville. Ireland M . ' . W . ' . O W E N J. WOOD Topeka. Kentucky System not recognized. Louisiana W.'.HOMER T . HARDEN Wichita. Maine M . ' . W . ' . H U G H P. FARRELLY Chanute. Manitoba R.'.W.'.JOHN A. FERRELL !Sedan. Maryland W.'.MosES H. COLE. Harper. Mexico (York G.'.L.'.)R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Michigan '. .W.'.GEORGE T.MOHRBACHER.Marysville. Minnesota.; W.'.EZRA B . FULLER Ft. Leavenw'th. Mississippi W.'.EDWIN C . EAGLES Thayer. Missouri M.'.W.'.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. . .Newton. Montana ;. . . . W.'.JAMES H . BEEGLE Neodesha. Nebraska. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM I. STUART Hiawatha. Nevada W.'.ARTHtm N. ROCHESTER. .Wichita. New Brunswick W.'.HARRY E . PEACH Emporia. New Hampshire W.'.LUCIAN L . CONSTANT. . . . Belle Plaine. New Jersey W.'.JOHN M . PLEASANT El Dorado. New Mexico System not recognized. New South Wales W.'.HARMON J. BOWER Norton. New York W.'.GEORGE F . BEEZLEY Girard. New Zealand W.'.FRANK E . DAVIS Atchison. North Carolina.! M . ' . W . ' . A L E X . A. SHARP Topeka.
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217
North Dakota W.'.BRUCE GRIFFITH Wichita. Nova Scotia M.'.W.'.JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena. Ohio W.'.JOSEPH D . FELL Concordia. Oklahoma M.'.W.'.CHARLES E . LOBDELL Great Bend. Oregon W.'.CHARLEY B . ERSKINB Cimarron. Pennsylvania System not recognized. Philippine Islands W.'.ROY G . SHEARER Abilene. Prince Edward Isl W.'.MARION M . MILLER Longton. Puerto Rico M.'.W.'.WILLIAM L . BURDIGK. . . .Lawrence. Quebec W.'.CHARLES W . MILLER, JR.Hays. Queensland M.'.W.'.ELRICK C . COLE.' Great Bend. Rhode Island R . ' . W . ' . W M . FRANK MARCH Lawrence. Saskatchewan W.'.JOHN B . FLEMING Hamilton. Scotland W.'.HARVEY 0 . DAVIS .Anthony. South Australia W.'.RICHXRD W . EVANS Dodge City. South Carolina W.'.ROBERT J. MCFARLAND. .Kansas City. South Dakota. . . ., W.'.CHARLES A. LoucKS Lakin. Tasmania M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULBN Fredonia. Tennessee W.'.EARL B . HOPPER Ness City. Texas M.'.W.'.GILES H . LAMB Yates Center. Utah W.'.HAYES FLOYD ' . . .Ness City. Vermont M.'.W.'.HENRY F. MASON Garden City. Victoria W.'.RAYMOND C . HANSON. . . .Kinsley. Virginia W.'.BARLUS ROMSTEDT Ottawa. 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. â&#x20AC;¢ Wyoming System not recognized.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OFâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
M.-. W.-. BEN S. PAULEN, G H A N D MASTER OF M A S O N S OF K A N S A S , FEBUUAUY F E B R U A R Y 16, 1922.
17,
11)21
TO
B Y W . - . J A M E S T. C O O P E R .
BEN S . PAULEN, while not quite a native of Kansas, yet having come to the state with his parents when only a few months old has grown up under all the iniluences of what might be called a frontier life arid under a civilization which has impressed upon him the spirjt of Kansas, and as every one who knows him will admit, enables him to speak the Kansas language in the way it is spoken. He was born in Dewitt County, Illinois, July 14, 1869, and came with his parents to Wilson County, Kansas, in October of the same year. The .family settled on a farm about four miles south of Fredonia, and in 1874 moved to the city of Fredonia, where he has since resided. He was educated in the public schools of Fredonia and graduated from the High School. He was a student at the State University of Kansas for one term and also completed a business course in a Business College at St. Louis, Missouri. At the conclusion of his school days, he entered the store with his father as a clerk and continued in such employment until the year of 1900, when he became associated with his father in the general merchandise business, under the firm name of "J. W. PAULEN & SON." He continued this association until 1918, when the business was sold out and the firm dissolved. He has been associated with the Wilson County Bank at Fredonia for a number of years and was Vice President of said institution, but was not actively engaged in banking business until 1918, at which time he was elected President of the Bank and is, at present, the largest stockholder and active head of the Institution, which is the oldest and largest banking establishment in Wilson County. Prior to 1912, he had never been actively engaged in politics, but in 1900, was elected Mayor of the city of Fredonia, and was twice thereafter re-elected to such position. He served on the City Council for many years and has been treasurer for the city a number of terms and is now acting in that capacity. He was elected State Senator from the 13th Senatorial District, comprising Neosho and Wilson Counties in the Fall of -1912, and served as State Senator for eight years. He was on a number of the most important com-
1921-22.
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LODGE
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219
mittees of the Senate and was Chairman of the Committee on "Committees and Rules." In the spring of 1917, he was appointed by "Governor CAPPER, to the Office of State Oil Inspector and continued to hold that office until April 1, 1921. He was married February 14, 1900, to Miss BARBARA ELLIS of Holton, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. PAULEN occupy a beautiful home in Fredonia, and a r e active in the business and social life of the city. It has been the good fortune of the writer to be associated with him since boyhood days and it is a pleasure to testify to the sterling qualities of manhood of Brother PAULEN. He has always .been of a rather modest and retiring disposition; has never been disposed to push himself forward, but by his untiring energy and faithfulness to every charge which has been thrust upon him, he has won the admiration of those who have been most closely associated with him, and who are able to judge of the merits he so richly deserves, especially have his faithful services been shown in the Masonic life of Fredonia and of the State of Kansas. MASONIC HISTORY. LODGE.
CONSTELLATION LODGE NO. 95, Fredonia, Kansas:
Initiated, August 20, 1890. Passed, September 17, 1890. Raised, October 14, 1890. Senior Deacon, 1891, 1892. Senior Warden, 1893. Master, 1894. Tyler, 1895. Senior Deacon, 1896. Senior Steward, 1898. Master, 1899. Tyler, 1900. Junior Steward, 1903. Senior Steward, 1913. Treasurer, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922. District Deputy Grand Master, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912. GRAND LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 1917. Grand Junior Warden, 1918. Grand Senior Warden, 1919. Deputy Grand Master, 1920. Grand Master, 1921.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
CHAPTER.
KILWINNING CHAPTER NO. 44, Fredonia, K a n s a s :
Mark Master, November 28, 1891. Past Master, March 6, 1892. Most Excellent Master, March 30, 1892. Royal Arch, March 30, 1892. Captain of the Host, 1893. King, 1894. High Priest, 1895, 1896, 1897. Secretary, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901. Sentinel, 1902. Captain of the Host, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909. Sentinel, 1914, 1915. Scribe, 1917. Master of 1st Veil, 1918. Sentinel, 1920. GRAND CHAPTER:
Grand Marshal, 1919. Grand Royal Arch Captain, 1920. Grand Captain of the Host, 1921. Committee Service. Committee on Credentials: Member, 1909, 1910, 1911; Chairman, 1912. Committee on Chartered Chapters and Chapters U. D.; Member, 1917. Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: Chairman, 1918. COUNCIL.
KILWINNING COUNCIL No. 8 (Defunct), Fredonia, Kansas: Grand Recorder's Certificate, January 4, 1906. Deputy Master, 1895, 1896, 1899. Steward, 1900. Recorder, 1901, 1902. ZABUD COUNCIL NO. 4, Topeka, K a n s a s :
Admitted, May 26, 1911, Grand Recorder's Certificate. Dimitted, May 24, 1916. INDEPENDENCE COUNCIL NO. 15, Independence, Kansas:
Charter Member. GRAND COUNCIL:
Grand Steward, 1914. Grand Marshal, 1915.
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Grand Conductor of Council, 1916. Grand Captain of Guard, 1917. Grand Principal Conductor of Work, 1918. Deputy Grand Master, 1919. Grand Master, 1920. Committee
Service.
Committee on Finance and Accounts:
Member, 1911.
COMMANDERY.
ABD-EL-KADEB COMMANDERY NO. 27, Fredonia, Kansas.
Red Cross, May 16, 1892. Knights Templar, May 16, 1892. Senior Warden, 1893. Generalissimo, 1894, 1895. Commander, 1896, 1897. Captain General, 1898, 1899. Warder, 1900. Sword Bearer, 1902. Prelate, 1903. Warder, 1904. Prelate, 1905, 1906. Commander, 1907. Prelate, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920. Committee
Service.
Committee on Grievances and Appeals: Member, 1906. Committee on Credentials: Member, 1908; Chairman, 1909; Member, 1913, 1914, 1915; Chairman, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921. Committee on Commanderies U. D.: Chairman, 1910, 1911. Also a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Wichita, Orient of Kansas. Is a member of St. Augustine Conclave No. 7 of the Red Cross of Constantine at Topeka, Kansas.
Sn itlemoriam. ^atrcb to tije ilemorp of 0UV pclobeJ) Beat toittin ttisf JuriSbiction.
SniWemoriam. iWaurice Hetuis ^tone M . \ M'.-. G R A N D 3IASTER IN 1 8 9 8 .
BORN AUGUST 8. 1843.
DIED MAY 2 3 . 1921.
3niWemoriam. f ameg iW, leek P A S T G R A N D JUNIOR W A R D E N IN 1 S 8 3 .
BORN MAY 4, 18.46.
DIED NOVEMBER 11. 1921.
3ieati)£{ Buring |9ear 1921. Hmithton No. 1.—^W^illiara H. Forbes, Feb. 6. Leavenioorth No. 2.—Charles W. Salinger, Jan. 3 1 ; F r a n k O. Todd, Feb. 13; .John A. Oested, Apr.. 25; Theodore R. Keith, July 20 ; William C. Hook, Aug. 11. Wyandotte No. S.—Samuel W. Eaton, Jan. 19 ; Isaiah Rigby, Feb. 28 ; Aquilla P. Keene, Mar. 2.4 ; John W. Kaiser, Mar. 26 ; Stephen B. Sharpe, May 2 ; Charles A. Sherman, May 20 ; Edgar O. Davies, May 22 ; Vernon O. Hodges, June 3 ; Charles F. Gambrill, July 28 ; William H. Winters, Oct. 2 ; Jeremiah D. Willdermood, Oct. 16 ; Claude R. West, Nov. 19 ; John L. Hermanson, Dec. 20. Washington No. 5.—Louis W. Bixler, Mar. 27. Laxorenoe No. 6.—Samuel A. Forter, Aug. 3 ; Franklin P. D. Hanna, June 13 ; John J. Jarmain, Mar. 23 ; Claire A. Poland, June 12 ; Henry O. Richards, Apr. 30. Union No. 7.—^Willis H. Armstrong, Aug. 8 ; Albert C. Baker, May 22 ; Case A. Meyer, Feb. 13 ; August Olson, July 17 ; John W. Swope, Dec. 20 ; George T. Trott, June 17. Rising Sun No. S.—^William C. Gunn, Apr. 13 ; Waldo Wooster, Apr. 15 ; Edwin T. Cofliman, Apr. 1 ; Theodore W. Atkins, June 9 ; Charles A. Kennedy, Sept. 16, 1920 ; Frank B. Rathfon, Aug. 31 ; Carl L. Ireland, Oct. 13 ; William R. Russell, Dec. 20. Acacia No. 9.—William Bennett, June 25 ; John A. Perry, Apr. 12. King Solomon No. 10.—Benjamin C. Nye, Mar. 20 ; James P. Dudley Aug. 26 ; Chauncey L. Knapp, Oct. 4. Jewell No. 11.—Samuel D. Long, Apr. 14. Emporia No. 12.—Marcellus C. Grady, Dec. 1 ; William R. Griffith, Mar. 21 ; Laten R. Hinshaw, Mar. 28 ; W^illiam Idleman, Apr. 20 ; Morris E. Spence, .Tune 30 ; Selleck H. Warren, Oct. 21 ; Charles B. Stevens, Dec. 10 ; James L. Carter, Dec. 12 ; John I. Murray, Dec. 28. Nemaha No. 13.—Isaac H. Magill, Apr. 18 ; Elmer A. Miller, Apr. 26. Oskaloosa No. IJ/.—Charles A. Buck, Nov. 3. Great Bend No. l.'i.—John M. Cartmell, June 19 ; Enoch R. Sellers, Jan. IB. Lafayette No. 10.—Charles L. Dagan, Nov. 19 ; William L. House, Nov. 20 ; Edgar E. Isenberg, Oct. 22 ; William ' Knipe, May 20. Topeka No. 17.—James Clark, Oct. 14 ; George H. Elliott, Sept. 12 ; Daniel E. Esterly, May 8 ; Thomas E. Killey, Apr. 9 ; Oliver B. Martin, Oct. 10 ; Wilber D. Perry, Feb. 7 ; Sam Radges, Jan. 5 ; Thomas W. Reynolds, Oct. 5. Ottawa No. iS.—Abid B. Baldwin, Dec. 18 ; H a r r y C. Case, Oct. 1 ; Oliver C. Gillett, May 12 ; Joseph L. Hawkins, Nov. 18. Olathe No. 19.—Cliarles H. Hyer, June 15 ; Benjamin F. Snyder, Oct. 9,
DEATHS.—Cuiitiuiieil. CiraleviUe No. 20.—"Warren H. Bigrgart, AufT- *!. Valley Falls No. 21.—Allen A. Griffltli, Apr. 12. Palmyra Not 2.1.—William Bristow, Mar. 16. O'sarje Valley No. 2.}.—Horace G. Barnard, .Ian. 2'i ; .loseph P. >ficely, .Tuly 7 ; Henry C. Oliver, .Jan. 14 ; Charles H. Reed, Nov. 12 ; Roy K. Sheldon, iNov. 1 ; Will L. Vawter, Sept. 4 ; Richard M. .Tohnson, Aug. 24. Neoaho No. 27.—Henry A. Sidorfsky, April 6. Toivanda No. sy.—^Claud Rasmusspn, Nov. 13 ; Andrew G. Ralston, Dec. 9 ; George W; .Tames, Dec. 27. Arcana No. ;i;.—"'vVilliam H. Bryan, Feb. 28. Mound City No. .'W.—Clarence L. Leeper, Mar. 30 ; Daniol R. Lamereaux, Apr. 12 ; Henry C. Reese, Oct. 17, Havensville No. SJ/.—Victor H. Bird, Dec. 1. Hiawatha No. :ir>.—Edward C. Blackinstoce, Dec. 25 ; Arthur D. Brown, Sept. 5 ; .1. Prank Cornelison, Sept. 16 ; GeorKe W. Mathews, Apr. 24 : Robert C. Parks, Aug. 13 ; William N. Shields, May 30 ; William M. Shirley, May 25. Council Grove No. .%'.—.Tohn B. Fleming, .Tuly 31 ; Levi Adam Moser, Sept. 25 ; .Toseph K. Owens, Oct. 31 ; .Me.xandcr Puryear, Oct. 12 ; William E. Sherfey, Nov. 10. Paola No. :t7.—Niles C. Ross, .Tuly 10 ; .'\ndrew ,T. Shannon, Aug. 17 ; Clifford L. Ward, Dec. 23. lula No. .'W.—Charles H. Armstrong, Oct. 10 ; William O. Lenhart, July 9; Victor M..Moyer, Mar. 7; Uriah B. Mclntyre, June 5 ; Albert Robinson, Sept. 28. Seneca No. 39.—.Tohn Fuller, Sr., Sept. 27 ; James K. P. Skinner, Aug. 1. De Soto No.-Ifi.—Willoughby M. Marcks, May 25. llcKinley No. 1,1.—Reuban W. Kratz, Oct. 30. Holton No. Jft.—Samuel Goodwin, Dec. 25 ; William -A. Spencer, May 30 ; H. Clark Tucker, .Tune 26 ; C. Andrew Walker, June 1 0. Nickerson No. 1,3.—Charles B. Hale, June 10 ; Edward J. Arnold, Oct. 31. Delphian No. U.—William F. Hempstead, April 21. Xenia No. l{i.—Samuel Cole. ; Michael Hampton, Oct. 17. Nine nrile No. J,f).—Marion T. Hareis. Mar. 1 : Carl W. TCIine. Oct. 3 ; Olisis B. Poston, Apr.^g.' Lake No. m.—Samuel W. l^ice, Feb. 14.; .Albert R. Shepherd, Oct. 8. Orient No. SI.—Henry Clay Bowen, Jan. 5 ; jJoseph Borovica, Sept. 14 ; John W^. Campion, Oct. 21 ; Harrison Clarksbn, Oct. 10 ; Earl B. Coe, Aug. 23 ; Charles Glass, Dec. 22 ; Joseph Prank Logan, Feb. 9 ; Edwin A. McLaughlin, Aug. 7 ; John Morton Matthews, Nov. 19 ; David W. Melton, Nov. 3 0 ; John H. Schutte, Feb. 13; Paul H. Tillmans. May 4 ; Harry Huttan "VS^ardin, Mar. 27 ; .Joseph C. Weekes, Sept. 20. Wetmore No. 5.3.—John R. Purdum, Nov. 11 ; .Adam Trapp, Aug. 19.
DEATHS.—Continued. Shawnee No. SJ,.—James M. Campbell, Mar. 26. Troy No. .55.—George W. McGuahey, Oct. 12. Spring Hill No. Sd.—Thomas Coffla, Jan. 2. Coyville No. ST.—Robert J. Hasty, Sept. 4. McCracken No. 58.—^Tomas M. Staton, Oct. 24. Saltville No. S9.—Charles H. King, June 15 ; Oswell .T. Tatum, June 23 ; George W. Karus, June 29. Salina No. 60.—George G. Bailey, Aug. 17 ; Charles Norwood Berger, Oct. 4 ; Frederick! C. Bulkley, Jan. 11 ; Elijah H. Darnell, Aug. 5 ; Amanuel B. Mayfleld, Nov. 8 ; Oscar G. Nelson, Sept. 30; Arthur Chase White, Dec, 12; George C. P. Wood, March 14. La Cygne No. 61.—Newton Lemen, Jan. 19 ; Charles E. Pollman, Feb. 14. Ridgeway No. 62.—George Milton Hart, May 9 ; .Tames Pinley, July 29. Adams No. 63.—John M. Grant, Oct. 20 ; John O. Oglesby, Nov. 7. Wathena No. CJ,.—August Miller, Feb. 2. Gardner No. 65.—Irvin B. Dunn, Nov. 24 ; Henry Miller, July 31 ; James C. Shean, July 29. Burlington No. 66.—Robert Asquith, Apr. 12 ; William H. Cruser, June 28 ; John A. Kennedy, Mar. 23 ; Uriah Ruch, Nov. 13 ; Hamilton Willett, Oct.. 6. Hiram No. 68.—Seth Ettenson, Mar. 23 ; John A. Biederman, Dec. 23, 1920 ; Frank P. Boyd, Dec. 26, 1920 ; James C. Kastetter, Sept. 1. Carhondale No. 70.^Lewis W. Fulton, Oct.. 31. Baxter No. 71.—Meridith H. Eastham, Oct. 9 ; Helyard Gaines, Mar. 17 ; Solomon L. Osborn, Dec. 13. Huron No. 73.—^William A. Pfouts, May 6 ; Harry E. Briddell, Aug. 20. Chetopa No. 73.—Ellery McCormiok, Sept. 15. Mystic Tie No. 74.—W^alter C. Byerly, Dec. 5. Wamego No. 75.—Maurice L. Stone, May 23 ; Arthur M. Pitney, Sept. 29. Erie No. 7<i.—Walter R. Butler, Oct. 20 ; Don S. Cambern, Sept. 13 ; Henry H. Freedle, Dec. 26 ; Joel A. iMvie, Feb. 21 ; Merritt E. Lowe, Feb. 27 ; Charles W. Payne, Sept. 7 ; Samuel C. Ritter, Dec. 18. Delta No. 77.—^Thomas M. Kidd, Mar. 24 ; Harry L. Dobson, July 22. Corinthian No. 7.9.—Robert D. Root, Aug. 9 ; John Schell, Nov. 9. Zeredatha No. 80.—Nichol Gosler, Jan. 8 ; Frank H. Yeager, Oct. 23. New Albany No. 81.—William E. Hall, July 21 ; Charles W. Hickox, Nov. 26. Jefferson No. 8i.—David D. Davis, June 6 ; Walter H. Davis, Sept. 9.
DEATHS.—Coil<iniie<1. Hunjloioer No. Sd.—Fares L,. Baker, Nov. 21 ; Thomas A Jackson, Feb. 4 ; William S. Kinsey, May 11, 1920 Arthur Paulline, Feb. 1 ; Charles A. Ransom, Apr. 22 George T. Wells, Mar. 10 ; William A. Wilbourn, Dec. 8. Eureka,No. 88.—Thomas Stephenson, Nov. 25, 1920; Julius Gottlieb, May 10 ; Aaron Rambo, May 14 ; George G. Davidson, .luly 30 ; John W. Fuller, Oct. 18 ; Archie J. Morton, Dec. 14. Golden Rule No. <J0.—.Tames L. Wilcox, , .Ian. 10 ; George Young, Feb. 1 ; James T. McKee, Mar. 3 ; John F. Buck, July 19 ; John A. Adell, Sept. 10 ; Clarence S. McClintock, Dec. 29. Marysvllle No. !)1.—Edward B. Scott, Sept. 9 ; Nehemiah E. Washburn, Nov. 13. Girard No. !i:i.—Thomas J. Armstrong, Dec. 5 ; Fdward T, Campbell, July 31 ; JDdward Campbell, Jr. Nov. 11 William Gardner, Oct. 17 ; Edward M. Griffin, Sept. 29 Thomas H. Patton,- July- 27 ; James A. Smith, Nov. 22 Daniel C. Woolley, June 11 ; Harmony No. Wi.—.John A. Muchmore, Feb. 6 ; James M. Keck, . Nov. 12. • Constellation No. OS.—Charles J. Butin, Oct. 2 ; George W. Wooten, Nov. 18. Delaivare jVo. .W.^Thomas J. Barker, .July 12. Fatmos No. SI.—Jesse Edward La Mar, .Ian. 5 ; John B. Adams, Mar. 12 ; Jerome Dillenbeck, .June 20 ; James Sanford, Dec; 15. Benevolent No. 98.—Francis S.' Blayney, July 9; J a m e s - N . Burton, Sept. 5 ; John P. Quinn, Mar. 19. Wichita No. 99.—Henry A. Dunker, Jan. 27 ; August F. Hornberger, Feb. 2 ; David. R. Mosher, March 10 ; James H. Thompson, Apr. 20 ; Frederick J. Reitz, Apr. 29 ; George R. Fultz, Sept. 9; Oscar D. Barnes, Sept. . 1 1 ; George Veail, Sept. 30 ; John P. Whittaker, Oct. 5 ; Oliver P. Martindale, Oct. 6 ; Edgar A. Dorsey, Nov. 16 ; Lawrence G. Brown, Nov. 28 ; Charles W. Ferguson, Dec. 12 ; William B. Millen, Dec. 25 ; Jacob Souders, Jan. 7. Prudence No. 100.—Thomas P. Da Rue, Feb. 5 ; George I. Sa.lmons, Aug. 10. Keystone No. 102.—Pearl F. Heckman, Nov. 20 ; Robert E. Vaughn; Mar. 4 ; Ulisses Walker, Dec. 27. Cedar No. 103.—Louis C. Hallenberg, Feb. 3 ; Henry Record, Mar. 1 ; Henry Saar, Apr. 6 ; Rollin C. Edgerton, May 5; Henry L. Dorr, May 18; Paul W. West, Sept. 1 ' James H. Rush, Nov. 1, Frontier No. lOI/.—Henry C. McNitt, Mar. 11 ; Dan L. Spence, May 9 ; John W^. Barley, Sept. 28 ; Orval N. Groody, Oct. 24. Solomon City No. lOo.—Emanuel Z. Butcher, .Tan. 4. Fidelity No. 100.—Howard J. Hodgson, Nov. 21. Fortituae No. 107.—John R. Smith, Feb. 10 ; John B. Underbill, Apr. 14 ; Winfield S. Myers, June 17 ; John .T. Rehm, June 30; Wallace B. Kelly, July 22; Clayton McLaughlin, Sept. 19 ; Harry Morris, Oct. 2 ; John W. Busby, Dec. 24.
DEATHS.—Continued. Americus No. 109.—William R. Abel, Aug. 26 ; Hiram Brotherton, Aug. 23 ; John S. Cook, Apr. 9 ; John Grantham, Aug. 23 ; John Maginn, May 17 ; Henry B. Miller, Dec. 28 ; Thomas S. Notestine, Apr. 28; Clarence F . Powers, Nov. 26 ; Stephen T. Shepherd, June 28. Hesperian No. 111.—Robert W. Blackburn, May 19'. Blue Valley No. 112.—Chauncey E. Dickie, Jan. 16. St. John's No. JJ3.-^Walter G. Reid, Feb. 11. Advance No. m.—Paul Balcaen, Mar. 28 ; Richmond T. Battey, Mar. 3 ; Charles M. Lyons, Oct. 17 ; H a r r y Savage, Sept. 12. Ewcelsior No. US.—Charles H. J. Konautz, Apr. 13 ; George Shull, Sept. 15. Muscotah No. 116.—Thomas B. Kelly, July 6. Parsons No. lit.—Hertell S. Pitch, Jan. 9 ; Robert Sehrt, Jan. 26 ; William C. Malott, Jan. 28 ; Abner D. Leonard, Mar. 3 ; Eramus K. Curtis, Mar. 26 ; William T. Dorman, Apr. 5 ; Rollin G. Ball, June 2 ; John W. Neely, June 7 ; Orlando L. Joslin, Aug. 1 ; Bbenezar L. Kimball, Aug. 14 ; De Witt C. Ritchie, Aug. 12 ; W. Howard Foreman, Aug. 19 ; Amos C. Hall, Aug. 8 ; William Z. Lindsey, Nov. 26 ; Glenn Bwing, Dec. 15. AUoona No. 118.—John Lewis Jones, Feb. 22; Urias H. Richards, Sept. . Cherokee No. 119.—^William A. Laidlow, May 14 ; David C. Lucas, Nov. 17. Halcyon No. 120.—Horace B. Coleman, May 24 ; John G. Johnson, June 30 ; Everat A. Britain, Sept. 13. Woodson No. 121.—Henry B. McHugh, Nov. 1. Clifton No. 122.—^William B. Campbell, Sept. 12 ; Charles D. Marshall, Jan. 13. Godfrey No. 12J,.—Robert Ewing, Mar. 19 ; Edward H. Norton, April 10 ; Jacob I. Sheppard, Oct. 19. Cawker City No. 12S.—William J. Lewis, Jan. 8, 1920 ; Clark A. Smith, Mar. 6. Meridian No. 126.—David Singer, Nov. 20. Belleville No. 129.—Joseph Saip, Feb. 1; George W. Collins, Feb. 4 ; Andrew A. Burk, June 13 ; Onia T. Rhodes, July 2. Polar Star No. 130.—Andrew J. Beamer, May 8. Equity No. 131.—William M. Smith, Jan. 4 ; Charles A.'Bair, Nov. 3. Carson No. 132.—John C. Smith, Feb. 11 ; James C. Baird, • Nov. 8. Crescent No. 133.—John H. Clay, Sept. 1 ; William S. Clay, Oct. 28 ; Burton H. Jordan, April 2 ; Pleasant A. Miller, .Tan. 29 ; Ernest D. Le Stourgeon, Jan. 14 ; James W. Sparks, Jan. 3. Vesper No. 136.—Loid L. Binyon, Jan. 19 ; John D. McBrian, March 19.
HEATHS.—Continued. Cherrpvale No. J.'i7.—Elam B. Clark, Jan. 1 ; Julius B. Andrews, July 28 ; Revilo Newton, Mar. 9 ; James E. Reed, Oct. 25 ; Carl M. Tannehill, Nov. 12 ; James Kessler, Nov. 18. Dover No. las.—.John L. Hopkins, Aug. 29. fiedtitvick No. IS!).—George P. Schouten, June 27. ];,r,no No. l!,n.—^William P. Beal, March 30 ; Andrew B. Best, Aug. 11 ; Fred H. Carpenter, Oct. 25 ; Bennett Cohen, May 21 ; Claude Duval, Mar. 9 ; Noel C. Elder, Oct, 31 ; William J. Harmony, Nov. 27 ; John P. Hendrickson, Feb. 2 ; Peter C. .Tones, Jan. 1 ; .Tames M. /Jordan, May 23 ; Frank P. Moeser, Jan. 6 ; F r a n k ^. Thompson, Sept. 6 ; John A. Welch, July 22 ; Charles L. Williams, Dec. 5. fiifjnal No. 11,1.—Thomas P. Ijamb, Apr. 28 ; Armand Vigneron, May 21 ; Alfred Rawlings, Aug. 14. Ncrolon No. IJ/S.—Robert T. Allison,. Oct. 17 ; Charles G. Cline, Dec. 9 ; William P. Colvin, Mar. 3 ; Byron E. Dick, .Tan. 5 ; John B. Dickey, Oct. 30 ; William J. Igoe, Dec. 22 ; Henry C. Jewett, May 1; Nelsonj G. Stebbins, June 25; Charles F. Benter, Mar. 21. Minneapolis No. IJiS.—Charles B. Brbentrout, July 15 ; Samuel T. Harvey, Aug. 7 ; Abraham Porter, June 13. Gilead No. m.—George Digel, .Tune 24 ; George E. Bell, .Tuly 25 ; Carnie C. Ijehman, Aug. 13. l\rt. Vernon No. IJiS.—Preston P. Davis, June 30 ; Caleb A. Duval, Sept. 21. EUsxoortn No. UB.—Winfleld S. Faris, May 10 ; .'Vrthur Char,vat, May 12 ; Frank A. Bates, June 29 ; Henry Ramnielsberg, Aug. 16. Center No. HI.—W^illiam B. Crist, Mar. 19 ; Guy Sacket, Apr. 29. Wa-Keeney No. 11,8.—^William A. Rhoden, Aug. 13. Thayer No. IJ,'.).—A\ex. N. Carmichael, Sept. 21 ; Theron Freese, .Tuly 4 ; Isaac H. Hendrickson, Sept. 20. Wellington No. l-'iO.—John Warner Gaines, Nov. 20. Douglass No. ir,l.—Earl R. Bailey, Aug. 23 ; C. D. Felkner, May 19 ; Philo E. Holmes, Feb. 10 ; Arthur Swain, .Tan. 1 1920. Lincoln No. IJi.i,.—Robert B. Gilkison, Apr. 25 ; Charles M. Heaton, T>ec. 11 ; Charles C. Sperry, April 3. Dewier No. ISO.—John W. Dunlap, Sept. 21. Haven No. liil.—Marcus Hoppes, Mar. 2. Active No. .158.—Fred R. KiefEer, Mar. 15 ; Charles R. Raymond, Feb. 23 ; Joseph Weston, Nov. 18. • .SrtQMi No. KiO.—Ephriam J. Botkin, Nov. 22 ; Orville M. Powers, Feb. 23 ; Thomas C. Morgan, May 16. Alma No. lUl.—Claud Blair, May 6. fiabetlia No. im.—Gottleib Christ, Feb. 3 ; H a r r y W. Faragher, Jan. 16. Greemvood No. 16,'!.—James F. Scott. Dec. 24. Atwood No. It}!,.—Thomas M. Bone, Mar. 5 ; William Lewis, Mar. 24.
IJ12 ATMS.—Coiltiuiieil. Oxford No. Ma.—Vernon A. Marsh, Mar. S ; Benjamin F.. Kelsey, Sept. 22. Farmers No. .!(!(!.—Myron H. Russell, Feb. 19 ; Michael E. Boles, July 20. Lamed No. Mil.—Albert Bedel!, Feb. 18 ; Dudley Posey, July 25 ; -Nelson G. Wedge, Nov. 5. Blue Rapids No. MB.—Thomas J. Hall, July 21). Fraternal No. 170.—Benjamin P. Parlette, . Sterling No. 111.—Richard E. Zimmerman, June 20. McPherson No. 112.—Herman Bartels, Sept. 14 ; Fred E. Ellis, Sept. 30 ; Wayne G. Hull, Oct. 18 ; David IS. Keyes, Aug. 15 ; James Kydd, Apr. 22 ; Nels O. Sandberg, Dec. 28. Western Star J7J,.—^^\'illiam B. Sheddy, Jan. 12 ; Alexander M. Rinehart, July 14. Kirioin No. llii.—Harry H. Johnson, Apr. 25. Burr Oak No. 178.—James C. Modlin, May 17. .lit. liforiah No. 17i).—Charles H. Palk, Mar. 31 ; John Demain, June 30 ; Henry A. Pixley, July 25 ; Charles A. Campbell, Aug. 13 ; George A. Hall, Dec. 23 ; Edward L. Loso, Apr. 6, 1920. Lenora No. 181.—Elwood .1. Muzzy, Sept. 17. Bu,rrton No. 182.—William G. Burriss, Feb. 14. Gaylord No. 18::.—.Arnold Garden, Nov. 4 ; Henry Hansen, Nov. 10 : ]L<ewis C. Jenkinson, Jan. 14 ; John H. Laird, Oct. 19, 1919. PhttUpsburg No. ISJ,.—^George E. Bronson, Mar. 31 ; Harold . C. Whitehead, Oct. 5. Mountain Slope No. 7S6*.—Hopson O. Douglas, Jan. 6. Pittsburg No. 187.—D. Stephen Badger, Mar. 11 ; Wilbur P. Bill, Jan. 31 ; Mike Eagan, Sept. 9 ; R. Aaron Haile, .Tune 28 ; Charles L. Haun, Mar. 27 ; Charles B. Oakes, Oct. 13 ; George W. Oden, . Onaga No. 188.—John Labbe, April 22; James W. Lamb, July 28. •Neiuahcuba No. isn.—Joseph H; Layhee, July 28 ; Isaac S. Sinclair, Dec. 29 ; Albert S. Solomon, July 18. Henri No. Mill.—John E. Brundage, Sept. 14 ; L,emuel Evans,' .Tan. 20 ; Henry Niebaum, .Tune 24. Walmit Valley No. nil.—Roy H. Baer, Oct. l(i ; Elmer E. Beeler, May 6 ; Roy A. Thompson, May 6. tioyal No. MI2.—.Tesse Ainsworth, Sr., Jan. 25. Hartford No. I!i:i.—Thomas B. \\'elch, Apr. 20. Galena No. inj,.—Marc McKinley Hallam, May 6 ; Herman Weiler, July 12 ; William Henry Tryon, Oct. 25 ; Austin L. Dean, Nov. 16 ; Moses Baum, I3ec. 1. Haj/s No. IS'i.—George B. Snyder, Feb. 22; George V. Starr, Oct. 14. Madison No. IHH.—Sidney Turner, Feb. 3 ; Thomas J. Robinson, Dec. 31. Blue Hill No. MIS.—David T. Weatheby, Apr. 7.
DEATHS.—Coiitiniieil. Anthony No. 20(1.—Joseph B. Hughbanks, Oct.. 18. Mulvane No. 201.—Edward Braden, Jan. 16 ; William C. Cope, Jan. 26. Delphos No. 202.—Archibald Barnes, Mar. 5. Humner No. 20.1.—Sherman S. Richmond, Feb. 28 ; Coe Robertson, April 18 ; Silas S. Clark, Dec. 20. Doxons No. 21)),.—Don Edward Allen, Apr. 24 ; Asa Dillon, Feb. 12 ; Orla B. Smith, Dec. 8. Eminence No. 20r,.—Fred Baker, Nov. 16 ; Robert W. Green, Apr. 17 ; Claud R. Miles, Jan. 30. Harper No. 20(1.—Grant Gish, Apr! 27. Friendship No. 208.—E. E. Smith, Mar. 10 ; William E. Pinnell. May 11 ; Hy P. Sullivan, Oct. 17. Brookville No. 20!).—Rawson B. Ingraham, Feb. 8 ; Thomas L. Carney, July 22. Fulton No. 210.—Sylvanus D. Osborn, Mar. 29 ; Isaac P. Shirley, Apr. 10. Greeley No. SJl.—John Weaver, .July 13. Olive Branch No. 212.—Amos Beeler, May 10 ; .John P. Ressell, May 1." Tioin Grove No. 21(1.—Calls Hilyard, May 6 ; Benjamin P. Blankenship, Nov. 1. Hincerity No. 24.—Charles C. Chapel, Dec. 6. Walnut City No. 2.7.5.—Penrose W. Guildin, Dec. 18. Corner Stone No. 219.—James W. Crawford, Jr., .July 23. Lewis No. 220.—Thomas Wills, April 27. Lebanon No. 221.—John G. Freed, Oct. 24. . • St. Bernard No. 222.—Hiram A. Burnett, Mar. 28 ; James A. Corey, July 4"; Paul Henkel, June 19 ; Hercules Juneau, Feb. 3 ; William A. Lowman, Apr. 4 ; l^rnest J. Marsh, July 17 ; .Walter S.. Pagan, June 24. Joppa No. 22.i.—Marcellus A. Palmer, .Tune 12. Siloani No. 22.J.—Louis Hoffman, Jan. 15 ; Rolla .1. Parker, Apr. 1. Vulcan No 22i).—Ernest L. .Tones, June 30 ; Robert .T. Moyer, Feb. 7. Ninncscah No. 2:iO.—Madison .T. Eggleston, . Lony Island No. 2(IJ.—Edward L. Moffett, Dec. 17. Grcenlcaf No. 2.)2.—William A. Priest, June 9 ; William H. Depew, Aug. 22 ; John Morrissey, Dec. 2. 'J'eviplc No. 2.(7.—Thomas C. Fair, Feb. 25; Benjamin. F. Fitzgarrald, .Apr. 2. Mount Hope No. 2.18.—Herman E. Johnson, Mar. 10 ; Nichlos Gensman, May 7 ; H a r r y Bardshar, Nov. 16. Soldier No. 2J,0.—James P. Crume, Feb. 4. Waverly No. 2!,!,.—Starley L". Sullivant, .A.ug-. 6. Marmaton No. 21^.—Alfred C. Kohler, Nov. 27 ; Herman E. Yeager, May 18. Tyrian No. SJ,(i.—Rufus K. Hawkins, .Tan. 23 ; Samuel W. Horner, Jan. 12 ; James M. Hughes, Sept. 26.
DEATHS.—Coiitiniieil. Oakley No. Si"!.—Charles W. Winslow, Feb. 18. Ionic No. S.'}Ji.—John Toland, .July 15. Lyra No. 2.1«.—Rudolph C. Hesse, Sept. 17 ; John MofEitt, Dec. 11 ; Cornelius R. Wolcott, Oct. 24. Westmoreland No. !>'iT.—131mo A. Ford, Dec. 24 ; Martin Hasty, May 23. Morton No. 2JS.—Odon Northcutt, Dec. 5 ; John C. Woodward, July 6. Bcattie No. 2'i!>.—Lee Button, March 15. Attica No. 2B,3.—John W. Vanwormer, .Tan. 24 ; Horace Hatfield, Apr. 4 ; David S. Yates, May 20. Loyan No. 26'.}.—Alvin Dougherty, Jan 16. KiHoinning No. 26o.—Charles A. Sloan, Dec. 17. Bourhon No. 2«S.—Richard G. Bryan, Mar. 18. Mistletoe No. 2G9.—Samuel E. Hendrickson, July 1 1 ; Charles S. -Welsh, May 28. Quenemo No. 270.—Frnest Benson, Nov. 25. Armourdale No. 27/.—Charles B. Davis, Apr. 26 ; William L,. Davis, Aug-. 12 ; Raymond Gentry, Apr. 4'; John L. Simpson, .Tune 24 ; Michael Weier, .Tan. 4. h'aw No. 272.—Lucian R. Brown, May 30; Alfonso R. McClaskey, Feb. 13; Daniel H. Whisman. May 1; Ralph C. Juhl, Dec. 24. liluok Diamond No. ?."ll,.—William Scott, July 11 ; Patrick O'Hearn, Dec. 5. Weill) No. 27;T.—Moses Black, June 13. Brainerd No. 2S0.—Prank F. Bishop, Oct. 2. Millbrook No. 2SJ.—Alvin G. Morris, .Tan. 11 ; Edward J. Byerts, Apr. 29 ; Andrew .T. Mowry, Aug. 28 ; James Gordon, Nov. 25. Lotus No. 2SI>.—James Finley, March 30 ; Richard Felsing, Aug. 17. Oak No. 287.—^W^alter D. Isom, July 13. Cyrus No. 2SS.—Jesse McMahan, July 8. Emerald No. 289.—.Toshua Willis, Nov. 14. Paradise No. .200.—George W. Glendening, Aug. 24 ; .John S. Hershberger,. Dec. 8; W'iliiam Mclvnight, May 17; Frederick C. Seefeld, July 27. Beidah No. 201.—^William .T. Stroble, Aug. 7. Glasco No. 202.—George W. Colwell, Mar. 5. Glen Elder No. 2.9^.—Matthew Connors, Aug. 30 ; Roscoe G. Heard, Oct. 28. Highland No. 2.9B.—Thomas .T. Clark, Aug. 19. Apollo No. 2.97.—Glancus G. Manry, Mar. 1 ; Grover C. Fulkerson, May 3 1 ; Richard J. List, July 2. Samaria No. 2.98.—Anton Matoush, Dec. 16. Cable No. 2.9.9.—Winfield Kelley, Oct. 4 ; Clyde D. Lentz, Dec. 29 ; Robert H. Myers, Oct. 14, 1919. Fargo No. ?,00.—Robert S. Spalt, .Tune 7 ; Thomas .A.. Teagardener, Oct. 31.
DEATHS.—Continued. Hamilton No. SOI.—Fred W. Ott, Aug. 10. Albert Pike No. S03.—Harry Combs, .July 23 ; Pearl .1. Conklin, Apr. 25, 1920 :.Levi Cook, Apr. 29 ; Arthur Hill, Dec. 21 ; Stanley Hodgkinson, Oct. 18 ; Emell G. Olson, .July 7 ; H a r r y A. Steinkirchner, Feb. 22 ; Krnest C. Switzer, Nov. 7 ; Robert B. Warren, Dec. 14 ; Olin S. Young, Mar. 13. Randall No. .W-J.—Alvin B. Foss, Apr. 7. Avon No. :ior>.—^Armour H. Blum. .\'ov. 11. St. Thomas No. SOU.—Henry E. Cain, Aug. 27 ; Harry M. Fike, July 7. Kansas No. sm.—Charles N. Hull, Mar. 5 ; .Tames Mace, Feb. 4 ; Aaron L. McAllister, Apr. 10. Alden No. 308.—Christian N. Fair, Mar. 25. Syracuse No. 300.—^William P. Humphrey, ,Tan. 28 ; Samuel Millay, July 8. Naphtali No. 310.—Prank I. Taylor, Nov. 1. Hancock No. 311.—Frank A. Barton, Aug. a ; Harry H. Eckman, Oct. 11 ; Charles C. Pierce, May 16. Severance'No. 3i:s.—William H. Janicke, July 4. Virginia No. Sir,.—Silas P. Albert, July 29 ; Wyatt Shipp, July 6. CooHclge No. SK.—John Johnson, Jan. . Norcatur. No 317.—T)avid Shepherd, Mar. 26 ; Ray . R. • Holsinger, Aug. 27. Norwich No. SID.—Lorenzo T>. Henson, May 18. Vermillion No. 320.—Charles E. Foltz, Oct. 24 ; Leonidas Pampel, Jan. 25. Goodland No. 321.—Elbert G. Martin, Jan. 20 ; Robert E. Wood, Sept. 10 ; Theodore Flick, Dec. 28. Ben Hur No. .Kg.—John A. Chambers, Dec. 2 ; William T. Watkins, June 19. Caney No. 327/.—Miarkus H. Horner, Mar. 21. Horton No. 32fi.—Frank W^. Call, Apr. 12 ; Robert J. Crawford, Dec. 8 ; Calvin Jerry Hodgen, Aug. 8 ; Lewis A. Nelson, Nov. 18. - Gypsum City No. 32S.-—Charles S. .Tackman, Feb. 8. 'Arcadia No. 329.—Frank Joseph Walker, Aug. 2. Hoisington No. 331.—George 'W. Mitchell, June 9. Bosedale No. 333.—George W. Gilbert, Nov. 9. Allen No. .3.M.—Riley F . Bates, Apr. 28. Formosa No. 336.—Alfred B. Balch, July 18. Leoti No. 3^0.—George 'W. Hull, Jan. 6. Parker No. .34X—Thomas L. Nunn, July 13 ; T. Harley Smith, July 29. Maple City No. 31,2.—Ira J. L. Allison, Jan. 20. Spivey No. 31,1.—Oren.B. Thompson, Mar. 4. Hoxie No. 348.—QuintiUus V. Bryan, Feb.' 13; Thomas F . Menefee, Mar. 17 ; William W. Waite, Sept. 29. Narka No. 3^9.—^^''illiam L.> Hutcherson, June 5.
DEATHS.—Cniitiiiiied. Horace No. .952.—Granville S. Hurt, Feb. 23. Chautauqua No. S:J5.—William S. Sawyer, .Tan. 19 ; Louis L. Brown, Dec. 14 William E. Turon No. .?.58.—Arthur Carmichael, .Tune Railsback, Apr. 23. Sylvan Grove No. S.W.—John Calene, Mar. 5. Jenniuffs No. 360.—James L. Brewer, Feb. 14. Genesee No. 361.—Robert .T. Archibald, Jan. 15. Valley Center No. 36.).—John M. Grainge, July 28. lioUng No. 3SS.—Harry F. Smith, May 8. Bonner Springs No. .'!«;.—Imri Zumwalt, May 9. Stohrville No. S68.^David C. Cooper, Nov. 2 7. Roqer E. Sherman No. SGh.—.\.ug'ustus Copenhafer, Mar. 23 ; Robert W. Holmes, Sept. 28. Grand View No. .Wfi.—Alexander B. Scott, Apr. 16. Zenda No. .'178.—William L. Phillips, Aug. 16. 3[cDonald No. 383.—William W. Woodworth, Dec. 21. Filler No. 385.—Levi Reed, July 20. Emmett No. 3S7.—Claude DeroUd, Sept. 2 ; Alfred T. Stuver, Nov. 18. Fostorta No. 392.—Edward M. Bary, Nov. 21. Mayetta No. 393.—Richard Bateman, Dec. 7. Coats No. 39.',.—Elmer T. Puterbaugh, May 11 ; Ozro J Corliss, Oct. 1. Weaver, Jan. 28. Wakefield No. 396.—Jesse C Branaman, Nov. Charles .Tohn Groom, Feb. Melody No. 1,00.—Oscar A, Cook, Aug-. 23 ; Ed. E. Groom, Feb. 26 ; ICretzschmar, Aug. 9. Montgomery. Mar. Latham No. J,Ot.—Tracy W, Huyoton No. .',0(1.—Charles C. Haile, Dec. 8. Scranton No. 1,07.—IJenjamin Bolton, Dec. 4. Arma No. 1,08.—John Poster, Sept. 5. Haviland No. J,09.—Edward E. K;imberly, .Tan. 19 ; George S. Hitchcock, Aug. 19. Wilmore No. .',12.—Thomas J. Jackson, May 13. Morland No. 1,1),.—Ralph W. Fortune, May 16. Kiny David No. J,16.—David G. Parker, July 26 ; Orville H. Tebay, Dec. 25.
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APPOINTIVE
GRAND
OFFICERS, 1921. (2) ELMER F. STRAIN, Grand Senior Deacon; (3) EARL B . HOOPER. Grand Junior Deacon; (4) JESSE J. WINTER. Grand Marshal; (5) CHARLIE E. CALE. Grand Sword Bearer; (6) FRANK G. BROWN, (no picture) Grand Senior Steward; (7) LYNN R. BRODRICK. Grand Junior Steward; (8) ROBERT C. CALDWELL, Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. AMER BURNETT, Grand Tyler. (1) FRED E . BROOKS, Grand Chaplain;
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M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 14, 1922. The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Master's of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was held in the Egyptian Room of the Masonic Temple in Topeka at 6 :30 P. M. The following members were present: M.'. W.'. JAMES H . MCCALL M-'. W-'-. PERRY M . HOISINGTON M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . PITCH M.'. W.'. THOMAS L . BOND M.'. W.'. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON M.'. W.'. HENRY F . MASON M.'. W-'-WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE M.'. W-'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD .' M.'. W-'. HUGH P. PARRELLY
Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, Grand Master, GrandMaster, Grand Master, Grand Master, GrandMaster,
1895-6 1901-2 1904-5 1906-7 1907-8 1908-9 1912-13 1913-14 1915-16 1916-17 1918-19 1919-20 1920-21
As provided by the constitution of the Association, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON presided as Venerable President, and in the absence of M.". W.'. MARION K. BRUNDAGE, who on account of illness was prevented from being in attendance, M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD was selected as Secretary pro tern. A splendid dinner having been provided by the Steward and appropriately served, M.". W.'. B E N S . PAULEN,
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Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, and M.'. W.'. ANDREW L . RANDELL, Past Grand Master of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Texas, were each unanimously elected to membership, and the prescribed attributes of the Association conferred upon each of them by the Venerable President. M.'. W.'. B E N S. PAULEN and M-- W-- ANDREW L . RANDELL made due acknowledgment of the great honor confeirred, in appropriate, pleasing and instructive addresses. A number of interesting subjects' were thereupon taken up and were fully considered by the members. The meeting was a delightful occasion and greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the members. As provided by the constitution, M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE was chosen as Venerable President for the ensuing year, M.'. W.". B E N S. PAULEN as Steward^ and M.'. W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE elected as Secretary. The meeting of the Association then closed until the next annual gathering, unless sooner convened by the Venerable President. OWEN J. WOOD,
Secretary pro tern.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE By ALBERT K . WILSON,
Committee.
To the M.'- W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: The few comments made by the writer of this report, unless it is stated that the suggestion or criticism is.personal, are based on the policy of our Grand Lodge from its inception and as shown on our records, both printed and written. There has been no disposition to unjustly criticise or belittle any action taken by our brethren in other jurisdictions, as we assume that every Grand Lodge possesses an inherent right which cannot be questioned. There are several matters and propositions which we will refer to, not only as a matter of information to our own brethren, but suggestions which may be of a great deal of benefit to other members of the quill in pi'eparing their Annual Proceedings. The question of "Physical Qualification" is still uppermost in the minds of the members of most of the Grand Lodges, and it seems to be a sweet morsel to many Grand Masters. We still maintain that this question is one which should never be raised in any Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry. It is one of the Landmarks and enters into the Ancient Charges and Regulations, which to the thinking Mason must be sacred. In reading the various excuses offered by some .Grand Masters in justification of their action on this subject, one cannot help but think that they have never been students of Freemasonry, but are applying the "progressive spirit" of the day, to which is attached the so-called "war sentiment." One of the first lessons we are taught in Masonry is that our obligations contain nothing which in any wise conflict with the duties we owe to GOD, our country, our neighbor and ourselves; therefore if the lessons taught in the ceremonies do not better fit a man to meet the great questions of the day, the introduction of such matters within the portals of a Masonic Lodge will not add anything in the way of increasing his interest or make him a better citizen or induce him to take greater interest in the issues of the day, which must be settled through the proper channels of a
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representative form of government. . We therefore question the wisdom of introducing into a Masonic Body, Grand or otherwise, such matters as Near East Relief, National Education, e t c ' We notice that in some Grand Lodges consideration has been given to outside organizations, some of which make that of being a Master Mason prerequisite to membership, while others cannot do so because of the age of the members; and in other instances legislation is introduced calling upon some of the so-called coordinate bodies to make provisions in their laws to the effect that no Master Mason can petition for membership in other bodies until he has been a Master Mason at least one year; further than that, a few Grand Lodges have gone so far as to make it a Masonic offense for any of their members to petition one of these "outside" organizations before they have been a Master Mason at least one year. In the first place. Symbolic Masonry never has admitted of there being any fraternity other than t h a t of Ancient Craft Masonry, and any attempt on the part of the Grand Lodge to introduce into its deliberations subjects dealing with outside organizations is an admission that there is Freemasonry outside of the first three degrees, known as Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. The right of any Grand Lodge to provide a penalty for one of its members who joins an outside organization might be questioned, as we do not believe it is within the power of any Grand Lodge to make it an offense for a brother to join some other organization so long as in so doing he does not become a member of a society which is inimical to the good name and reputation of Symbolic Masonry. We are disposed to believe there is too much of the so-called "democracy" being introduced into our Grand Lodges and too little attention paid to the Landmarks and Ancient Charges. If our brethren of the quill would condense the various reports of committees in their Proceedings so t h a t one could review them without being obliged to examine the entire journal, it would be of great assistance to the writers of the Reports on Correspondence; in other words, if they would place the various reports of the Committee on Jurisprudence in a bunch, and likewise the reports of other committees where several reports are made, it would be of inestimable value to the readers of the Proceedings who are anxious to follow up the suggestions and recommendations of the Grand Master. It is surprising to note the discrepancies in the membership, as shown by the tables or summaries of some of the Grand Secretaries. In a great many cases they report a certain membership which is not correct if we use as a basis the membership of the
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preceding year and the net gain reported. In many cases t h e Grand Secretary fails to furnish a summary of their membership, and in almost nine cases out of ten where a summary is presented they fail to include the number of Lodges on their rolls. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Committee.
ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 565; members, 42,692; net gain, 5,475. Montgomery, December 1, 1920.
PERCY B . DIXON, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Among those present was R.'. W-". Brother J O H N P H I L I P M E L -
VIN, our Grand Representative. The commission of the Grand Representative of Texas was revoked because of non-attendance for three successive years. A good idea and it would be well for Kansas to do likewise. The Grand Master begins his address with a reference to this being the semi-centennial Communication of their Grand Lodge and extends grateful acknowledgment to the brethren for having the honor of presiding over the Grand Lodge a t this time. We quote the following from his introduction as it is good Masonic doctrine and in keeping with the "spirit and teachings" of the Craft: The Freemason should find in every Lodge a home, and in every Mason a true brother. A man to have friends must himself be friendly. It is equally true that a Lodge to attract and hold the interest of its members must cultivate and demonstrate the existence of true fellowship and a fraternal spirit within its portals, or else it will become cold and lifeless, because a Lodge can only send back to its' members exactly what the members give to it. The Lodge may be likened to a mirror which reflects whatever m a y be placed in front of it. If the mirror be without flaw or blemish it will reflect back a true and perfect imagre, but if it be defective it will reflect a distorted or ridiculous figure, no matter how beautiful and symmetric the object before it. Here and there we sometimes find Lodges where the great truths and teachings of Freemasonry are through ignorance or prejudice distorted or perverted. It is cause for deep gratification, however, that the overwhelming proportion of our Lodges are composed of men who are trying to demonstrate not only within the Lodge but without the spirit and teachings of the true Freemasonry, and of this there can be no doubt.
There are so many good things in this introduction, which
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might be termed a first-class address, that we scarcely know where to begin or where to stop quoting. However, we feel justified in offering, the following as it is indeed an expression of encoui'agement to those of our brethren who sometimes are downcast and feel they have no support in life: In the vicissitudes of life, when great crises come, when it seems that everything has gone wrong', when even the heavens seem darkened and your soul rent with agony, it will then be the sweetest thing in life to find your friend and brother Mason at your side, going step liy step with you down into the deep, dark valley. By just a word here or the pressure of the sympathetic hand there .and the kindly lift yonder* giving you the assurance of his presence, then you will know what true friendship means indeed. He rendered a decision to the effect that when a waiver of jurisdiction was granted it definitely terminated the applicant's connection with the Lodge granting the same. He compared it to the issuance of a diniit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t the effect was the same. In Kansas we take the opposite view, and if a waiver is granted and the applicant is rejected when applying for advancement accompanied by the waiver he is a t liberty to return to his original Lodge and receive the balance of the Work, or if deemed best they can issue another waiver. Upon the recommendation of some of the Lodges he approved their receiving petitions from maimed candidates, but suggests that in such cases the extent of the loss of limb be defined. Of course this action no doubt "lets down the bars" and the proposition will no doubt run rampant until it becomes too notorious and it will . then be stopped. He reports that in accordance with the recommendation of the Grand Lodge one year ago bonds to the amount of $35,000.00 were issued for an additional building for their Masonic Home. These bonds were all taken up by the local Lodges, Chapters and a few individual Masons in the State. The building, however, cost more than was anticipated, and he recommended that additional bonds be issued for $20,000.00, which will cover the entire expense. A communication from M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES A. BILBRO was presented and with it an address to the Grand Lodge.' It is indeed interesting from beginning to end and we cannot refrain from quoting the following, as the proposition without doubt applies to a very large per cent of all Lodges: It seem.s that the average attendance at the regular meetings of our subordinate Lodges is less than 25% of the members and where the membership is several hundred, it is less than 20%. Why is this? There is fault somewhere. Unquestionably, to a degree it is with the absentees. They have become lukewarm. Masonry does not attract them as when they took the degrees. Bspccially is this noticeable with neio members.
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Having received the degrees, they seem somehow to be satisfied and show no such interest in the Order and its work as would be inferred from tlieir regular attendance upon its meetings. The fault may be in part with the Lodge. The Lodge may be either cold or h o t ; it may have a name to live but is dead ; it may have lost its first love ; its Masonic life may be chilled by such strange doctrine as that there is no God in Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that our Holy Bible means nothing to it, and that the doctrine of the resurrection and immortality of the body is no part of its faith. We repeat tliere is fault somewhere, and it is our duty to find it and correct it if we would have Masonry accomplish its work. At every meeting of the Lodge whether there is degree work or not, there is opportunity to display Masonic light. "We should not forget that ^ve have not received all the light that can be communicated in symbolic Masonry. That light may be made to shine in some way a t every regular communication and it is our privilege to have an enlarged vie%v of it. Masonry is a school of instruction, but a full kno\vledge of tlie meaning of its impressive cerenionies and lessons has never been acquired. Its teachings always suggest wise reflections, and in their contemplation they constantly give new views of the truths and principles upon which our Order rests. A brotherly talk, or kindly suggestions and admonitions from the Master or a song, at our regular communication, aside from tlie order of business, may awaken emotions that strengthen the ties of our brotherhood. Light in Masonry" is ever shining from moral and Divine Truth and glimpses of it can be had only as we do our duty and respond to Masonic work. If we would attend the regular meetings of the Lodge with a desire to see that liglit and "improve ourselves in Masonry" they would become so interesting that we would seldom miss them. If we would find the gerns and pearls of Masonry we must dig for them. We must study our ceremonies, lessons, emblems, lectures and cliarges. They have a "Committee on Excuses," to whom all representatives must apply should they desire to leave Grand Lodge before it closes. J u s t before the final closing there is a roll call of all the Lodges and any Lodge failing to respond is recorded as not present and the particular Lodge is notified that their representative was absent at the roll call. We might suggest t h a t our Kansas brethren take notice, as we are apt to do something along the same line unless the practice is stopped of leaving Grand Lodge in some cases even before it is opened and then subsequently writing to the Grand Secretary for their mileage. We note t h a t the Grand Lodge semi-officially recognized the organization known as the Order of the Eastern Star, or at least by resolution they tendered to them quarters in the Masonic Temple for use of their Grand Secretary, and authorized the Grand Secret a r y to assign the necessary space. We fear it is placing the ladies a little close to our brother and personal friend, GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, but like the writer of this report, he is crawling along in years and we take it that there is nothing really serious in the move. A preamble and resolution concerning the Near E a s t Relief
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February,
proposition was presented and adopted. The resolution sets forth matters in detail concerning conditions in Asia Minor, and upon . adoption it was decided to establish Near East Relief Clubs in all the Lodges. We question whether subjects of this kind are proper for legislation in a Masonic Grand Body. A committee was appointed to prepare a program for the celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of their Grand Lodge, which is to be held on Tuesday preceding the next Annual Communication. Through the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence Masters of Lodges are given authority to ballot on more than one, but not more than'six candidates at the same time. In case a black ball appears then the Lodge must ballot upon each separately. We cannot understand why the limit was placed at six. The whole proposition is so far from Masonic custom that they might just as well have omitted the number and balloted upon the bunch regardless of whether there were six or six hundred. . A resolution was offered requiring that four weeks should elapse before a candidate could be advanced from one degree to another. However, the Grand Lodge took an opposite view and a Lodge therefore can confer the degrees at their pleasure. It necessarily follows, therefore, that with the practice of "bunching" the ballot and conferring the degrees regardless of time everybody should be satisfied and need not waste (?) very much of their life in attending long sessions of the Lodge. A resolution was introduced that the Grand Lodge "rnemorialize" their Lodges, suggesting that each Lodge display the American flag and t h a t it be duly saluted at the opening and closing of every Communication. The Committee on Jurisprudence did not wholly agree vdth the proposition, and shunted it over to their Committee on Work for a report one year hence. In Kansas we do things a little different as all of our Lodges are required to have the National Colors displayed at every Communication and this was brought about through an Edict of a Grand Master many years ago and there was no opportunity, given and in fact none was needed for the Lodges to take any action on the proposition whatever, or even the Grand Lodge itself other than the formal adoption of the recommendation. In the Report on .Correspondence Kansas is reviewed for 1920 and we are accorded almost three pages of the Proceedings. PERCY B . DIXON, M - ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Mobile. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, R . ' - W-'. Grand Secretary, Montgomery. , OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Giintersville.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 7, 1921.
1921-22.
CORRESPONDENCE—ALBERTA.
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ALBERTA—1921. Lodges, 123; members, 10,485;' net gain, 1,"142. Banff, J u n e 8, 1921.
J. H. W, S. KEMMIS, M . " . W . " . Grand
Master. Kansas was represented by M.'. W.'- Brother S. J . BLAIR, our
Grand Representative. We quote the following words from the address of the Grand Master as it is not only interesting but, using his own words, "inspiring": Again we meet amidst these inspiring, magnificent mountains of Banff, reminding us irresistibly of the presence of the Great Architect of the Universe and His infinite wisdom, love and care in thus bringing us safely through all the vicissitudes of the past year, to gather together to renew the old friendships, cement new ones knd to look back upon and inspect our work, that we may see if it corresponds with the Masonic rule and line—and if the course we have built into our Masonic edifice h a s been well and truly laid ; that nothing has entered into that structure which will stand not only this test but will also exemplify true Masonic progress, so that in the future, when the brethren of that day meet, their comment will be, "Our ancient brethren were not without-skill in their time." For, my brothers, these are still early days. The Grand Lodge of Alberta is but a youth, lusty and vigorous, with the impetuosity and impatience of youth, eager to be up and doing, an.xious to prove its metal, chafing against the curb of rules and regulations, and sometimes even against our Ancient Landmarks with all the youth's dislike of discipline and control, because of the vision, the energy and the ambition of youth. Yet because of the spirit of our Institution these youthful ebullitions are easily controlled if . reasons are carefully explained and princiiJles taught with a sympathetic purpose. This is only natural and to be expected. Our Lodges are congregations of men drawn, from all walks and conditions of life, living in a new country. They hail from widely different points of origin. It is impossible to estimate the value of a Masonic Lodge in the community, for the work they do in drawing men together, in subjecting them to lodge discipline, and giving them a personal knowledge of each other which tends to break off the rough edges and excrescences of character, manners and habits and helps to fit them together for their work in their locality. Thus, my brethren, we come to the high importance of Craft Masonry at the present time. T h e f o l l o w i n g s e n t i m e n t should be r e a d , p a r t i c u l a r l y b y t h o s e of o u r b r e t h r e n w h o a r e exceedingly a n x i o u s t o i n c r e a s e t h e n u m b e r of t h e i r m e m b e r s : • A general feeling of insecurity in employment, in investment, and in normal occupations has made men think. They look for a place of refuge, of safety for themselves and their dependents, consequently we have abnormal lists of waiting candidates for Masonry. There is no question in my mind that this is one of the principal reasons for the knocking a t our doors. The reputation of the Craft is such, that the outsider feels if he can only get inside he will share in the protection the Craft offers to its dependents, and he will also share in the benefits to him-
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February,
self. Men today are seeking sanctuary from, the uncertainties of life and great as has been the disappointment and disillusionment of the world at the conclusion of the war, in the failure to reach new altitudes, greater still will be the disappointment of those should their high hopes of the benefits and advantages of the Order be shattered by apathy and want of ideal in the Lodges. They require reports from their District Deputy Grand Masters—fourteen in number—and these reports are made a part of the' printed Proceedings, and the various matters submitted are entered under the name and number of the respective Lodges. These reports consume forty pages of the printed journal. However, each and every reference to a Lodge is interesting and no doubt of particular value to the Grand Lodge. The following suggestion by their Grand Librarian, who is also Grand Secretary, applies to our own Lodges, as it is not possible for the members of a jurisdiction, the territory of which is four hundred miles long and two hundred miles wide, to take advantage of our Grand Lodge Library; therefore with a little effort and small expense each Lodge could establish a library of their own, the Grand Lodge would cooperate with such Lodges and in this way we could bring^our Masonic educational proposition to our own threshold without appointing committees, spending a lot of money and time and doing things which are wholly uncalled for in connection with this class of work: We would again recommend that each Lodge take immediate steps to establish a local library for its own personal use. This library should contain copies of our Grand Lodge proceedings from the time of its formation to the present time. When practicable these copies should be bound into volumes. A few Masonic works should be purchased annually. We would suggest that selections be made from the list of Circulating Library books. One or more Masonic periodicals should also be provided by the Lodge for the use of its membership. With these sources of information at hand it is to be hoped that some of the more experienced brethren will prepare addresses on Masonic themes and give the members of the Lodge the benefit of their Masonic knowledge. The Report on Correspondence is presented by their Grand Secretary, Brother S. Y. TAYLOR, and we regret that Kansas is not included in the same. J. WATSON YOUNGE, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master, Camrose. S. Y. TAYLOR, R - ' - W - ' - Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Calgary. ' • Next Annual, Edmonton, June 14, 1922.
1921-22.
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ARIZONAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 28; members, 4,360; net gain, 574. Boise, F e b r u a r y 8, 1921.
HENRY GORDON GLOYE, M ' - W . ' .
Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES HENRY BARRETT, the Grand Repre-
sentative of Kansas, was present. The Grand Master's address is brief and but nine lines a r e consumed in introducing his various subjects. He directs attention to their Grand Lodge having recognized the York Grand Lodge in Mexico in 1914, and the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico in 1920. He admits that this action has brought about criticism and that so far as he can learn they are alone in recognizing the latter Grand Lodge. The Committee on Correspondence dealing with this subject, recominended that a special committee be appointed to investigate the status of Masonry in Mexico. In the meantime the Grand Lodge has withdrawn its recognition of both Grand Lodges. The Grand Master has a rather unusual way of presenting many matters to the Grand Lodge in that he quotes in full various communications received by him requesting special authority for conferring degrees by request and other matters of this nature. The Grand Secretary's report, as usual, is very brief and concludes with an exhibit of the receipts and disbursements during the year. It seems they are having trouble with some of the Lodges in securing necessary data in connection with their work on a Masonic history of Arizona. This jurisdiction has but twenty-eight Lodges and notwithstanding repeated requests and registered letters there yet remain ten Lodges which have paid no attention to their communication. The committee does not know what it can do to instill sufficient pride into the Master and Secretary of some of these Lodges. As Grand Master he should be able to answer this question by arresting the charter and recommending that the same be revoked a t the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary remarked at the time of his re-election that this was his thirty-ninth time to be honored with this office. He referred to the time when the Grand Lodge was constituted in 1882, there being only $84.00 in the Treasury to meet the expenses of printing the Proceedings, procuring stationery, etc. They were obliged to borrow $200.00 at two per cent per month to meet the expenses. There were but five Lodges in their jurisdiction a t that time with a membership of 274. There is no Report on Correspondence. FRANK GOLDWIN BROWN, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Prescott.
GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tucson. Next Annual, Tucson, February 14, 1922.
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February,
ARKANSASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 550; members, 28,848; net gain, 3,274. Little Rock, November 16, 1920.
Louis BAUERLEIN, M . ' . W . ' -
Grand Master. Kansas was signally honored by having present as their Grand Representative t h e ' Grand Master, M.". W.'. Brother BAUERLEIN.
In introducing his address the Grand Master, among other things, presents the following which reflects so nearly the conditions of the day that the writer of this report feels justified in reproducing i t : The year has been one of restlessness. Discontent has permeated the atmosphere. The events of the last few years in the East, have disturbed the whole earth, muddied the waters of civilization, rubbed off the veneer, torn away the mask and revealed human nature unrestrained. Dark clouds, full of selfish desires, extravagance, envy, hatred, greed and anarchy hang heavily over our fair land, threatening strikes, destruction of property, financial disaster, hunger and hardships. All have been more or less affected from the humblest to the highest in authority. Our chief executive and the senate cannot agree nor come to an understanding. One high in authority rises from a bed of illness to clash with his advisers. The profiteer has grown rich because the opportunity came for easily gotten gains, and with his accumulated wealth came the selfish desire for greater profits even though his fellow man suffers from the lack of the necessities of life. The laborers, forced by the high cost of living to ask for more wages received them, and yet there are many leaders whom they blindly follow, that instill into the minds of the masses a spirit of unrest and a desire for greater wages and less service. Capital and labor are far apart. In many cases the employer is dictated to by help that is about as inefficient as could be imagined. The whole w^orld today suffers because of the lack of production and the bread line is not an idle dream. With each increase of pay, production is decreased. We all suffer because too often we blindly follow lawless leaders whose personal ambitions lead to crime and the destruction of property. One class says, "We must govern," another, "We shall rule," and yet another submits to no authority, disregards the law and proclaims, "We are the law." In a certain cultured city, the defenders of the law strike, and though sworn to guard the peace and property, and to protect societyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;desert their posts of duty and permit lawlessness and violence to bring disgrace upon the fair name of our nation. The desire to centralize power and authority h a s increased, and many are almost persuaded to think that the respect for law has decreased. The worship of the living and true GOD has waned, while men run after false gods, such a s wealth, power, authority, social distinctions and political supremacy, and there lies the danger. So long a s the ancient Jews worshiped GOD and followed him they dwelt in peace and happiness and enjoyed prosperity; but when they followed false gods, enemies arose, attacked and overcame them and put them into slavery to remain in slavery until some good prophet came to win them back to the worship of JEHOVAH and caused them to overcome their oppressors and regain their freedom.
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After presenting the above he expresses his confidence and faith in the American people and believes they will soon throw off this "hysterical mania for power and wealth and return to rational methods and rational living." We also quote the following as it is in thorough accord with the position taken by our Grand Lodge on this subject: Efforts are being- made to organize Masonic Associations of various kinds th^t in my humble judgment will tend eventually to concentrate and centralize authority and power. Your Grand Master is of that old line which believes that each state should have its rights and each Grand Lodge should be a sovereign governing body. He is opposed to the centralization of power and authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be it of state, Lodge or Church. There is a mania in all lines to concentrate and whenever a Grand Lodge gives up any of its rights to a central organization to that extent it weakens itself. Your Grand Master feels that it would be the part of wisdom for this Grand Lodge to act slowly and make thorough investigation before becoming a member of any organization which requires a surrender of any of our rights or privileges or in' any way tends to concentrate authority in a national organization.
The Grand Master is not at all satisfied with the system of instruction in their jurisdiction. The District Deputies, it seems, are authorized to give instruction at their meetings under the direction of a Grand Lecturer. This, however, does not seem to be satisfactory and the attention of the Grand Lodge is called to the same. Why not adopt the system used in K a n s a s ^ h a t of holding a district meeting in each district every year and having the Lecturer present to do the instructing? The District Deputy simply arranges for the meeting, looks after all details and sees to it that each and every Lodge is represented by as many of the officers and members as possible. If a Lodge fails to report, the Lecturer, in his report to the Grand Master, calls attention to the absent Lodges and the Grand Master then goes after them with a "sharp stick." . The Grand Secretary in his report calls attention to the fact that he does not have suitable offices and no fire protection. Brother HEMPSTEAD is on the right track, as from past experience it is manifest that their Grand Lodge should awake to the importance of protecting their records and books from destruction by fire, and while it is a little late, yet it is never too late to do good. Arkansas can well afford to construct a building of reasonable size, absolutely fireproof, for the office of the Grand Secretary and the preservation of their records. We note, however, that there is a move on foot along this line and we hope it will result in the selection of a suitable place as indicated above. . Wonders never cease, and as evidence of that fact we find that the Grand Lodge was entertained by the representative of the "main stem" of the governing body of the Order of the Eastern
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COLUMBIA.
February,
Star, who was accompanied by other dignitaries of that organization, and the Grand Lodge listened to addresses from several of them. There is a saving clause, however, in the report on this subject—that the Grand Lodge really did call to refreshment before admitting the visitors. Yes, the writer is a member of the Eastern Star, but can see no good reason why they should take part in the deliberations of a Masonic Grand Lodge. There is no Report on Correspondence. W. W. MAGEE (initials are those of the Grand Secretary of Arkansas), M.'. W-"- Grand Master, Piggott. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Little Rock. A. M. FORBY, Correspondent, Fort Smith. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 15,. 1921.
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1921. Lodges, 93; members, 10,112; net gain, 1,137. Victoria, June 22, 1921. MARTIN L . GEIMMETT, M-'. W-'- Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, R.'. W ' - Brother A. McC. CREERY, was present. They were honored with the presence of several Past Grand Masters from the jurisdictions of Saskatchewan, Alberta, Washington and Montana. The Grand Master appointed an escort, who retired and in due time returned, being accompanied by a number of brethren who were members of Lodges in British Columbia at the time of the organization of their Grand Lodge. Each of these brethren was called upon to offer any remarks they desired to make, and it is interesting to note the statements of these brethren concerning the early days of Masonry in their jurisdiction, their years of service as well as members of the Craft. They were more fortunate than we in Kansas a t the time we held our Semi-Centennial Celebration, as we had but one member living who was a member of the Lodge which composed the organization of our Grand Lodge in 1854. The afternoon and evening were devoted to addresses which composed a part of the celebration of their Fiftieth Anniversai-y. We regret that space for our report will not permit of reproducing a number of excellent remarks made by some of their distinguished Craftsmen. The exercises closed with a banquet in the evening and
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the first thing we notice on the program was a toast to the King and second to the President of the United States. Following the first toast they sang the first verse of their National Hymn and after the second "The Star Spangled Banner." We feel highly complimented t h a t our Canadian brethren remembered the Craft across the line to the south. From the remarks of M.'. W.'. Brother C. ENSOB SHARP we quote the following: Did you ever stop to think \vhere Freemasonry got her conception of religion? She did not adopt as the central thought of her religious formula the teachings of BUDDHA, or MAHOMET, or CONPUCIUS, though
each of these has today its many millions of followers, and each continues to have a vast influence on the history of the human race. N o ; she chose the religion of that remarkable race, the Jewsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;chose not the religion of a man, but the religion of a race. BUDDHA'was a man, CONFUCIUS and MAHOMET were men, but the Jewish religion was the religion of a whole people. It is strange that throughout all the centuries today we cannot find a people so permeated with the religion of GOD, the great Creator, as that of the Jews. It has coloured all their poetry, all their art, their literature, all their life. Even today, when so many have drifted from the ancient ideas, to them this religion is the one great factor of human life. When religion is the religion of a man people will discuss it, quarrel over it, take sides for or against i t ; but when it is the religion of a race it becomes the silent but powerful' under-current of their national life. To the Jew religion has never been a matter of talk or dispute, but an ethic of life. On the following day the regular Annual Communication was held, with the same officers and representatives present. The Grand Master in delivering his annual address referred to the official visits made by him during the year and particularly" called attention to the fact t h a t many of the Lodges in the interior of the Province had not been visited for a number of years and he determined to devote the time a t his disposal to visiting such Lodges. An excellent idea and we dare say his visits did much good tp the brethren of those particular Lodges and in that community. Referring to the influence of Masonry in any given community we quote the following from his address: > If the life of a community in which a Freemason's Lodge is situate be not as a consequence the purer, richer and nobler, then Freemasonry in that community is not true to its high ideals nor fulfilling its mission. If we, as Freemasons, in our domestic, social, business and national or political life exemplify the principles inculcated by Freemasonry, then all will be well with our beloved country. In saying this I do not for one moment think that I am in the least degree claiming too inuch for the influence of Freemasonry.
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February,
During the evening the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, in company with one of their Past Grand Masters and our Grand Representative, called on the widow of their first P a s t Grand Master, and on behalf of the Grand Lodge presented her with an address "expressing the esteem felt by all members of the Craft" in that jurisdiction for her late husband, concluding with giving her a souvenir of this occasion in the shape of a gold medal, bearing the effigy of her husband. The Report on Correspondence is presented by Brother W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH and includes a review of our 1920 Proceedings. He grants us three pages of this valuable report and we note among other things he refers to the report of the undersigned concerning the so-called Grand Lodge of Panama wherein we refused to extend fraternal recognition. He states that the objection would have "more weight if our Grand Lodge had not already recognized the Grand Lodges of New Zealand and Queensland." If Brother SMITH will go back far enough in the records of our Grand Lodge he will find that recognition was extended these jurisdictions long before our Grand Lodge had adopted a formula and furthermore t h a t if he will review the' Proceedings of the Grand Lodges in question he will find that conditions were entirely difl'erent to that of the Grand Lodge of Panama. WALLACE S . TERRY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Victoria. • W. A. DE WOLF-SMITH, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, Prince Rupert, June 22, 1922.
CALIFORNIA—1920. Lodges, 400; members, 76,873; net gain, 9,063. San Francisco, October 12, 1920.
CHARLES ALBERT ADAMS, M-'-
W.'- Grand Master. The Grand Master's address covers eighty-one pages of their printed Proceedings, although he insists on calling it a message to Grand Lodge. He starts off with "gloves ofl'" by stating that in his judgment they have entirely too much legislation. Under their Laws they now have two hundred thirty-two constitutional provisions and .four hundred ninety-two regulations. We not only fully agree with the Grand Master on this subject, but believe that for every decision, regulation or amendment. to the laws there should be a repeal of something in the Code which is of no practical value to the Lodges.
1921-22.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CALIFORNIA.
He believes the decisions of the Grand Masters should edents to guide a Grand Master, but not to bind him in judgment where questions are submitted. If the writer own way in regard to decisions he would dump the whole tion in the garbage can after they have once been used.
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be precpassing had his proposi-
He recommends that their laws be amended providing that the Proceedings of each Communication of a Lodge be transcribed into the record book and acted upon at the next Stated, at which time any corrections or amendments could be made. This has been the custom in Kansas from the organization of our first Lodges. He directs attention to the question of balloting on petitions in bunches, stating that on one occasion there were eighteen petitions before the Lodge and if the ballot were spread separately it would have required about three and one-half hours. Therefore he has a solution to offer to the effect that one ballot be spread on all the petitions and if a cube appears then the ballot could be divided into two groups and a ballot taken on each of these groups and if a negative ballot appeared in one of the groups they would then ballot on each one separately. Why such juggling of one of the oldest Masonic customs known to the Craft? If eighteen petitions are due for a ballot why is a Lodge obliged to pass upon them all in one evening? By what right can any candidate for the honors of Freemasonry kick in a door of a Masonic Lodge because he has awakened to the fact that it will be a good thing for him to become a member? He recommends that one of their Lodges be granted permission to use the German language. This privilege was withdrawn during the Masonic sentimental craze prevalent in the recent war. He $500.00 Masons. quotes a
reports having directed the Grand Secretary to spend in the purchase of food drafts for relief of Austrian We know nothing about Austrian Masonry, but we note he letter from a Doctor as Grand Master of that country.
He expresses the opinion that all Masons should take an interest in politics, although it should not be introduced into the Lodges directly, but in a sort of roundabout way he encourages Masons to be alert and take an interest in the politics of the day in the hope that through this means the state may be furnished with better qualified men and a higher standing than the average officeseeking politician. He enters into quite a discourse on this subject, the propriety of which might be questioned in an address or message to a Masonic Grand Lodge. He takes a "crack" at organizations which admit to membership only those who are Master Masons, although he makes no di-
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rect recommendation, but simply calls the attention of the Craft to the subject. Of course, he could not, as Grand jMaster of Masons, do other than direct the attention of the Craft to the vicious habit of these over-night organizations trying to hang on to the coat tail of Ancient Craft Masonry. It is to be regretted, however, that he is opposed to the length of the Ritual in conferring the degrees, particularly that of a Master Mason. He believes that the essentials should be retained, but the Work cut down to an extent where the degree could be conferred in forty minutes to one hour. The adoption of a few recommendations and suggestions of that kind will soon tear out the foundation of the whole institution. The writer of this report has observed during his Masonic career that in most cases where you find a brother opposed to the form of the Ritual or is eternally abusing the Grand Lecturer or others who teach the Work, that they, themselves, could not. gain admission to a Masonic Lodge when away from home even with the help of a crowbar. The report of the Grand Secretary is very complete, but we cannot understand why he does not set out, in a concise way, the complete membership of their jurisdiction and not submit a table showing an "apparent" net increase for the year. The report of the Los Angeles Employment Bureau shows that during the year positions were found for 1,106 men and boys and 230 girls. But ten applications were cancelled on account of failure of the parties interested to report for duty. This report speaks well for our brethren of southern California. An interesting feature of the Communication was a display of moving pictures of their Masonic Home at Covina. In this connection we note that the Committee on an endowment for this institu. tion were very inactive, because the Grand Officers seemed to be of the opinion that it ^vas inadvisable to carry on their usual efforts along these lines. However, we note that the pictures displayed at Grand Lodge will be used in connection with promoting interest and, increasing the endowment fund. We note among other things that the Grand Lodge recognized the so-called Boy Scout Association and referred the subject to the Committee on Policy and Purposes. By means of a set of resolutions the Grand Lodge endorsed the thrift woi-k of the government in the matter of raising funds and directed that a copy of the resolutions be sent to the Secretary of each Lodge in California. An interesting oration was delivered by W.'. Brother ALBERT E. BoYNTON, of Orville Lodge No. 103, but the space allotted for our
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California review does not permit of copying any p a r t of it, much as we would like to do so. The representative of the Red Cross was permitted to address the Grand Lodge on the subject of the activity of that organization. The Committee on Charters reported t h a t in reviewing the transcripts they were very much disappointed to find various kinds of typewritten sheets, small size record books, loose leaf binders and letter files. Kansas prohibited this sort of business more than a quarter of a century ago and requires absolutely nothing but an uniform size of paper in making up the transcript. We also note that formal action was taken in regard to the Near East Relief proposition. The question of the rights of daughters of Masons was submitted to the Grand Lodge and it was referred to their Committee on Policy and Purposes. As one of the old guard, we are free to admit that this is the first time we knew that the daughters of Masons had any rights so far as the Fraternity was concerned. We note that seven pages of the Proceedings are used in reporting the transactions of their Committee on Grievances. Some thirteen or fourteen Lodges seem to have had trouble and the Grand Lodge of course was appealed to for relief. We note that the subject of public education was not overlooked and a communication from the Superintendent of Public Instruction is made a part of the printed record. This is followed by a lengthy report on the subject of Masonic education, which is of local interest only. The Report on Correspondence is presented in topical form which requires a reading of the entire report in order to find out what the Correspondent has to say in regard to the Craft in general, and of course time will not permit of the average writer of a report of this kind to devote the necessary time and get the report out and have it printed for the Annual Proceedings. GEORGE F . RODDEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, San Francisco. JOHN WHICHER, R.'. W-'- Grand Secretary, San Francisco. JESSE M . WHITED, Correspondent, San Francisco.
Next Annual, San Francisco, October 11, 1921.
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CALIFORNIA—1921. Lodges, 420; members, 85,181; net gain, 17,371. San Francisco, October 11, 1921. GEORGE F . RODDEN, M . ' - W - ' -
Grand Master. Before the Grand Lodge was opened the Grand Lodge was presented with a "complete and beautiful set of jewels and furniture," being the gift of their Grand Tyler, Brother FRANK G . WATSON. The gift consisted of a Bible, square and compasses and case, emblem overlaid with gold, comport and case, ceremonial vessels and case, three silver water pitchers with silver trays and silver glass holders and glasses, three golden candlesticks and case, one ebony baton with mahogany stand, Bible board, board for Principal Architect, two gold Warden's columns, ceremonial implements and case, Tyler's sword. Grand Sword Bearer's sword, rods for Deacons and Stewards, six apron boxes, a beautiful banner on which was worked the seal of the Grand Lodge, and a large silk American flag. The minutes show that their distinguished .Brother WATSON was called into the Grand Lodge and "blushingly accepted the enthusiastic thanks of his brethren for his timely and thoughtful gift. We say this was certainly some gift, and we wonder what really prompted the action on the part of their Grand Tyler. The Grand Master presents an extremely interesting address from beginning to end and there is not the slightest question but he was a very busy Grand Master during his term of office. We quote the following few lines from his introduction which we know will be of interest to our brethren: When we review the recent- and immediate liistory of the world, witli its strife and turmoil; with its social fabric rent and torn ; with the very tionships disturbed or destroyed—must we not conclude that it is but natural—yes, inevitable—that men of character and understanding, of high ideals and lofty purpose, should seek to ally themselves with an association the first and most important of whose tenets is Brotherly Love, and with recognition of their individual responsibility, hail the opportunity to serve in that Institution which, like some great ship, is ever moving onward—silently, steadily, irresistibly onward—bearing its precious burden of kindness and comfort to those who are afflicted ; of sympathy and compassion to those who are downtrodden, and abundance of fellow.ship wherewith to re-establish and strengthen the ties of friendship so rudely sundered yet so vital to the well-being and happiness of humanity?
Under the head of "Visits for Special Purposes" he states that he was not so fortunate as their M.'. W-'. Brother ADAMS, as he was unable to confer the Third Degree on his own son, as the lad was only sixteen years of age; however, he had the great pleasure
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of conferring the degree upon his ward and nephew. was conferred in their Delano Lodge No.* 309. He states that on August 13th there was a of Masons in Santa Rosa from all sections of purpose of witnessing or participating in the Third Degree upon LUTHER BURBANK, "the noted
The work
great assemblage the state for the conferral of the seer and wizard."
The Grand Master is heartily in favor of the Masonic Club proposition at their State University and ventures to make a recommendation that the Grand Lodge approve of the project and assist in the erection of a club house on the campus of the University for use of Master Masons and sons and daughters of Masons. The Grand Lodge one year ago made an appropriation of $2,000.00 for this project and likewise gave their permission for a general appeal among the Masons of their jurisdiction for funds. The Grand Master "sits down" on the proposition of private concerns using the name of Masonry. It is. all right and we are "for" the Grand Master in his opposition to the use of Masonry in matters of this kind, but why not be consistent, brethren, when it comes to "doling" out Masonry? Why should the individual not be just as much entitled to the use of the word "Masonry" as the almost innumerable clubs, associations, etc., which are now prating under the apron of the mother organization? "What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander." There are so many excellent things in the address of Grand Master RODDEN that we scarcely know where to "shut her off" and only wish that every Masoh in Kansas could have an opportunity of reading what he has to say on various subjects of great interest to the Craft in general; however, we must desist. The Grand Secretary's report, by our good friend and Brother, JOHN WHICHER, is as usual extremely interesting and complete in all details. If J O H N would only include with his statement of work the number of Lodges on their rolls he would confer an everlasting favor on the Grand Secretary of Kansas, who is the chap who compiles the statistical tables of the Masonic membership of the four bodies for the information of the Graft in general. Their reports concerning the Masonic Homes within their jurisdiction consumes seventy-seven pages of the printed Proceedings, and is very complete in every respect, not only including financial statements but matters of general interest dealing with the surroundings and incidents which makes the report of these monuments of charity interesting to all their brethren and indeed outside of their own jurisdiction.
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They passed a law concerning-the advancement of candidates upon request of another Lodge, either within or without their own jurisdiction, to the effect that they would confer but the Second and Third Degrees; the First Degree, therefore, must be conferred upon the candidates in the home Lodge before they can request another Lodge in California to complete the degrees. For the information of the Craft in general we would like our California brethren, as well as two or three other jurisdictions, to explain the reason for such a regulation. They extended fraternal relations to the new United Grand Lodge of Queensland, but "side-stepped" the communication from Chile. A proposition is now before their Grand Lodge to be acted on one year hence, dealing with dual membership, and from the report of the committee it would indicate t h a t they are disposed to "flirt" with this dangerous character. Better go slow over there on the Pacific coast. The Report on Correspondence as usual is presented in topical form by Brother JESSE M . WHITED. We have only been able to give it a hasty review, but sufficient to know that it is an admirable I'eport and we only regret that it is not presented in the usual form, under the heads of the various jurisdictions. SAMUEL E . BURKE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Los Angeles. J O H N WHICHER, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, San Francisco. FRANK G. FINLAYSON, Correspondent, Los Angeles.
Next Annual, San Francisco, October 10, 1922.
CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 501; meriiibers, 84,285; net gain, 3,365. Ottawa, July 20, 1921. FRED W . HARCOURT, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. A large number of Grand Representatives were present but we note that no one was there to represent Kansas. Before the Grand Lodge was opened the mayor of the city extended a welcome, stating that this was done out of the great respect and admiration their citizens had for the Masonic Order. The Grand Master in opening his address refers to their last Annual Convention being held in Niagara Falls which was the seat of their first parliament in upper Canada in 1792, and t h a t now, a t this time, when they were holding their Sixty-sixth Annual Con-
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vention it was in the city of Ottawa where the first session of the parliament of Canada was opened in 1866. He then refers to matters of an historical value to their Grand Jurisdiction. He states t h a t they now have in their general fund $369,000.00. During the year they expended $51,000.00 on benevolence, while one year ago they expended $67,000.00. He does-not believe they are doing their full duty, and has the following to say in regard to the same: The rules and regulations which govern those who administer benevolence are not in all respects based on the true Masonic spirit. Why should relief be refused to a widow and children of a Mason because he is not in good standing? Is it their fault? Why should a Mason not in good standing who is unable to support himself through physical disability not receive assistance? Why should this Grand Lodge withhold relief because the lodge to which an unfortunate belongs has not assisted him? The letter Idlleth, and opportunities for doing good are lost. There is too much red tape attached to the administration of our benevolence. Speaking for myself, if a member of this Grand body tells me of a Mason or a Masonic family who he knows are in need, I will take his word for it. I would rather be deceived than run the risk of withholding relief wliere it is needed. And moreover. Grand Lodge should give authority to its Grand Master to direct the Grand Treasurer to make out a cheque in emergency cases, and there are a few of them that cannot await delay. - If he is not to be trusted in the expenditure of a few dollars for such relief he is unworthy of the position he holds. There is real wisdom in the Latin .-saying, "He gives twice, who gives quickly."
It would seem from his remarks that there is some publicity given in regard to matters which should not be known outside of a tiled lodge. He states that "We have been criticized, by foreign Masonic periodicals, and rightly so, for. giving undue publicity to what occurs at our meetings." However, he states that this is not done with the knowledge or consent of the Grand Master, "nor can he prevent it." He refers to "the ubiquitous, enterprising, acquisitive, pushing, modest, up-to-date reporter." We have no comments to make on the latter statement except that these so-called up-to-date reporters had better stay across the line and not get over into the. United States and try to practice their publicity as we fear they will get into trouble. He suspended one Secretary for failing to make his semiannual report to the Grand Secretary. We say "good for the Grand Master." He takes a "crack" at the female so-called Masonic organizationsj stating that he does not understand why Masons, as Masons, allow their names to be used by organizations not Masonic even to please their wives.
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We take the liberty of quoting the following concerning the much mentioned word "democracy": A great deal is being said about democracy, and for the most part it is simply cant. It is a much abused word. There is a true democracy and a pseudo-democracy. The latter, to the world's great sorrow, is now having'too long an innings. Its leaders easily outvie Czars and other autocrats who aim at the restriction of universal rights. In a true democracy every man is 'in himself a ruler in the best sense of the word, practicing the Golden Rule. Masonic ideals are essentially the ideals which stand for the true universality and the only true democracy. He that ruleth himself is better than he that taketh a city. Their District Deputies are required to make formal reports to the Grand Lodge and which are made a part of their printed Proceedings. Each report is in itself almost an address and in this year's Proceedings one hundred seventy-two pages are required to contain the reports of their twenty-five District Deputy Grand Masters. They decided to make no change in the name of their Grand Lodge and i t will therefore remain as before, "The Grand Lodge of Canada." Brother EDWARD B . BROWN presents the Report >on Correspondence, which includes a review of our 1920 Proceedings. He thinks we should have an index to our Annual Proceedings. We do not follow this practice for t h e reason t h a t we have our Proceedings bound in a single-volume every three years and with this we have a complete index. WILLIAM N . PONTON, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Belleville. WILLIAM M . LOGAN, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Hamilton. EDWARD B . BROWN, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Ontario, July 19, 1922.
COLORADO—1920. Lodges, 153; members, 23,790; net gain, 2,533. Denver, September 21, 1920. FRANK L . BISHOP, M.'.. W-'- Grand Master. Ten Special Communications were held during the year for the purpose of conducting, funeral services over the remajns of their late M.'. W-'; Brothers W I L U A M D . TODD, CLARENCE M . KEL-
LOGG, constituting Lodges, dedicating halls and laying corner stones. R.'. W.". Brother WILLIAM H . SANFORD, our Grand Representa-
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tive, was present at the Annual Communication held on September 21st and 22nd. They were honored with a visit from M.'. W.'. JAMES LEROY CATTRON, Grand Master of Utah. He was accorded the usual honors and made a brief and interesting response to his introduction. In accordance with their usual custom Old Glory was received and proper remarks made by the color bearer, M.'. W.'- WILLIAM N. DAILE. Music accompanied this ceremony. In accordance with their custom the Grand Secretary called the roll of the deceased Past Grand Masters with no ceremony other than vocal music at the conclusion of the roll call. Grand Master BISHOP consumes but little space in introducing the various subjects of his address. He was frank enough to admit that his services in the exalted station which he had occupied during the year "were not entirely satisfactory to himself. Prom the appearance of the address and a personal acquaintance with the individual the writer feels no hesitancy in saying that in his judgment Brother BISHOP was not a disappointment to the Craft in his jurisdiction. During the year he made seventy-one official visits and as some of these were made in joint Communications he visited more than fifty per cent of the Lodges. This showing is much better than the usual excuse offered by Grand Masters, stating that at the beginning of their term they expected to do wonderful things in visiting the Lodges, but owing to business matters, politics, religion and other things they were unable to make good their original resolution. The Grand Master believes in bestowing the floral emblems before a' fellow passes away as he paid a very flattering compliment to their Grand Lecturer, Brother COOPER. I t is sad to note, however, that in paying his respects to their late Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'. Brother CHARLES H . JACOBSON, he expresses the hope that he may remain with them many years to come. How little did Brother BISHOP realize that his hopes were in vain, as Brother JACOBSON remained with them but a short time after the Annual Communication and there now remains only the memory of CHARLIE JACOBSON, whom we all loved. In referring to the Edict of his immediate predecessor, M.'. W.'. Brother KELLOGG, placing a ban on the Grotto, which Edict was sustained by the Grand Lodge, he calls attention to the fact that some of the brethren have not complied with the action taken and recommends that the Grand Lodge continue the order regarding
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it. T h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s r e f e r r e d t o t h e C o m m i t t e e on J u r i s p r u d e n c e , a n d t h e y a p p r o v e d of t h e s a m e . T h e i r r e p o r t w a s adopt-ad by t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e s i x t e e n t h a n d l a s t A n n u a l R e p o r t of t h e i r G r a n d Secret a r y , R.". W-'- B r o t h e r C H A R L E S H . JACOBSON, is brief, y e t it gives a v e r y concise and c o m p l e t e r e c o r d of t h e y e a r ' s finances a n d m e m bership. W e q u o t e the f o l l o w i n g f r o m t h e R e p o r t of t h e C o m m i t t e e on A m e n d m e n t s which will be of i n t e r e s t t o t h e m e m b e r s in o u r o w n jurisdiction: •"Section 215. l\[asonic Bodies.—This Grand Lodge recognizes no degrees in Masonry except those conferred under the regulations of the Grand Lodges of the several States, Territories and District of Columbia of the United States and the governments throughout the world. It admits the following named organizations, and none other, to be regular and duly constituted Masonic Bodies, namely: The General Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the United S t a t e s ; the Grand Royal Arch Chapters of the several States, Territories and District of Columbia of the United States, and the Royal Arch Chapters and other bodies under their jurisdiction ; the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the United S t a t e s ; the Grand Councils of Royal and Select Masters of the several States, Territories and District of Columbia of the United States, and the Councils under their jurisdiction; the Grand Encampment of the United States ; the Grand Commande'ries of the several States, Territories and District of Columbia of the United States, and the Commanderies under their jurisdiction; the Supreme Councils of the -•Vncient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern and Southern .lurisdiction.s of the United States of which HENRY L . PALMER and AI^BERT P I K E were Sovereign Grand
Commanders, respectively, and the various Bodies under their jurisdiction ; Provided, That such organizations within the State of Colorado shall, by duly enacted statutes, require that no petition for the degrees conferred by them shall be received from one who has not been a Master Mason for at least one year ; and, provided, further, that such organizations shall, by duly enacted statutes, prohibit their members from soliciting Kntered Apprentices, Fellow Grafts, or Master Masons to petition for such degrees. If such organizations shall fail to enact or maintain such laws, the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge shall withdraw from them the recognition heretofore herein granted." I n connection w i t h t h e above, a n d i m m e d i a t e l y follovving t h e i r r e p o r t , t h e y quote t h e following, u n d e r t h e c r y of " P r o s e l y t i s m " by t h a t d i s t i n g u i s h e d M a s o n i c j u r i s t a n d s c h o l a r , ALBEKT G . M A C K E Y , a n d w e believe i n view of t h e i m p o r t a n c e of t h i s s u b j e c t in o u r own j u r i s d i c t i o n i t is w o r t h y of r e p e a t i n g h e r e : In plain words. Freemasonry is rigorously opposed to all proselytism. While its members do not hesitate, a t all proper times and on all" fitting occasions, to defend the Institution from all attacks of its enemies, it never seeks, by voluntary laudation of its virtues, to make new accessions of friends, or to add to the number of its disciples. Xay, it boasts, as a peculiar beauty of its system, that it is a voluntary Institution. Not only does it forbid its members to use any efforts to ob-
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tain initiates, but actually requires every candidate for admission into its sacred rites to seriously declare, as a preparatory step, that in this voluntary offer of himself he has been unbiased by the improper solicitations of friends. "Without this declaration, the candidate would be unsuccessful in his application. Although it is required that he should be prompted to solicit the privilege by the favorable opinion which he had conceived of the Institution, yet no provision is made by which that opinion can be inculcated in the minds of the profane ; for, were a Mason, by any praises of the Order, or any exhibitions of its advantages, to induce anyone under such representations to seek admission, he would not only himself commit a grievous fault, but would subject the candidate to serious embarrassment at the very entrance of the Lodge. This Brahmanical spirit of anti-proselytism, in wliich Masonry differs from every other association, has imprinted upon the Institution certain peculiar features. In the first place. Freemasonry thus becomes, in the most positive form, a voluntary association. Whoever comes within its mystic circle, comes there of his "own free will and accord, and unbiased by the influence of friends." These are the terms on which he is received, and to all legitimate consequences of this voluntary connection he must submit. Hence comes the axiom: "Once a Mason, always a Mason ;" that is to say, no man, having once been initiated into its sacred rites, can, at his own pleasure or caprice, divest himself of the obligations and duties which, as a Mason, he has assumed. Coming to us freely and willingly, he can urge no claim for retirement on the plea that he was unduly persuaded, or that the character of the Institution had been falsely represented. To do so would be to convict himself of fraud and falsehood in the declarations made by him" preliminary to his admission. And if these declarations were indeed false, he at least cannot, under the legal maxim, take advantage of his own wrong. The knot which binds him to the Fraternity has been tied by himself, and is indissoluble. The renouncing Mason may, indeed, withdraw from his connection "with a Lodge, but he cannot release himself from his obligations to the regulation, which requires every Mason to be a member of one. He may abstain from all communication with his Brethren, and cease to take any interest in the concerns of the F r a t e r n i t y ; but he is not thus absolved from the performance of any of the duties imposed upon him by his original admission into the Brotherhood. A proselyte, persuaded against his ^vill, might claim his right to withdraw ; but tlie voluntary seeker must take and hold what he finds. Another result of this anti-proselyting spirit of the Institution is to relieve its members from all undue anxiety to increase its members. I t is not supposed that Masons have not the very natural desire to see the growth of their Order. Towards this end they are ever ready to defend its character when attacked, to extol its virtues, and to maintain its claims â&#x20AC;˘ to the confidence, and approval of the wise and good. But the growth they wish is not that abnormal one derived from sudden revivals or ephemeral enthusiasm, where passion too often takes the place of judgment; but that slow and steady, and, therefore, healthy, growth which comes from the adhesion of wise and virtuous and thoughtful men who are willing to join the Brotherhood that they may the better labor for the good of their fellowmen. Thus it is that we find the addresses of our Grand Masters, the reports of our Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and the speeches of our anniversary orators, annually denouncing the too rapid increase of the Order as something calculated to affect its stability and usefulness.
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And hence, too, the black ball, that antagonist of proselytism, has been long and familiarly called the bulwark of aiasonry. Its faithful use is ever being inculcated by the fathers of the Order upon its younger members, and the unanimous ballot is universally admitted to be the most effectual means of preserving the purity of the Institution. And so, this spirit.of anti-proselytism, impressed upon every Mason from his earliest initiation, although not itself a landmark, has come to be invested with all the sacredness of such a law, and Freemasonry stands out alone, distinct from every other human association, and proudly proclaims: "Our portals a r e open to all the good and true, but we ask no man to enter."
The Report on Correspondence contains a very brief review of our Proceedings for 1920. HASLETT P . BURKE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Denver. CHARLES H . JACOBSON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand
Secretary,
Denver.
(Brother JACOBSON ceased his earthly labors February 20, 1920.) STANLEY C . WARNER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 20, 1921.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 114; members, 34,703; net gain, 3,405. Hartford, February 2, 1921.
CHARLES C . PERKINS, M . " . W . ' .
Grand Master. There were five emergent Communications held during the year for the, purpose of constituting Lodges, laying corner stones and dedicating halls. We note that our Grand Representative was not present, or at least his name is not contained in the list of Grand Representatives shown in the list of dignitaries and members present. The Grand Master begins his address with reference to this being their one'hundred thirty-third milestone, stating t h a t they have advanced from the trail of the cow-path to the highway of stagecoach days and have now reached the automobile period with boulevards of macadam, asphalt, concrete and rubber in high gear and in high speed, and he doubts not that in the near future the members will be attending Grand Lodge with aeroplanes. The first reference in his address is a tribute to the memory of those who have passed to the Great Beyond. He is strong for letting down the bars on physical qualifications and in order to support his view he refers to the opinion of several Past Grand Masters who supported the idea of accepting
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material almost regardless of physical disability and even to the extent of allowing the war sentiment to justify Freemasonry in admitting those who were in the service, but unfortunate in losing possibly some of their limbs or otherwise being physically impaired. In all this twaddle on physical qualification so far as the soldiers are concerned, why exclude those of us who did our best to help win the w a r but were not able to shoulder a musket because of age and other good reasons? As the old saying goes, "what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander." The Grand Master was undoubtedly a very busy individual during his term of office, as it requires seven pages of the Proceedings to contain his report on visitations. He reports having attended the National League of Masonic Clubs in New York and it would seem from the account given of this occasion that there was a royal good time had by all who were present, including plenty of good things to eat, sight-seeing trips, banquets, and a reception by the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at Ocean Beach. The report occupies six pages of the Journal. Under "Decisions," he advises one of his Lodges that a. candidate who had lost one of his hands at the wrist could be accepted, providing he had an artificial hand. He did not, however, require any particular make of hand, just so long as it was a hand. The Grand Secretary submits a brief but interesting report. However, we find that his report as to the net gain and the present membership does not correspond with the membership as shown one year ago. The Committee on Jurisprudence did not agree with the Grand Master in regard to his interpretation of the law concerning physical qualifications. However, the report of the Committee was adopted with a "rider" attached, favoring a liberal interpretation of the law on physical qualifications. We take it from this that the use of the word "liberal" would go at least to the extent of admitting on'e who had not lost more than two legs and two hands or two arms. The Report on Correspondence is prepared by their Grand Secretary, Brother GEORGE A. KIES, and the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 are reviewed. CHARLES WINTHROP CRAMER, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Hart-
ford. GEORGE A. KIES, R . ' . W-"- Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 1, 1922.
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DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 22; members, 4,931; net gain, 550. Wilmington, October 6, 1920.
HARRY MAYER, M . ' . W - ' . Grand
Master. The interests of the Grand Lodge of Kansas were looked after by M.'. W-'. A. VICTOR HUGHES.
But six lines of the Grand Master's address are used in introducing the various subjects presented to Grand Lodge. He offers no excuse or apologies for the omission or commission of anything, but states briefly t h a t the report presented is only a narrative of his official duties during the year. He pays an excellent tribute to the memory of their
first
Grand Master, M.'. W-'- GUNNING BEDFORD, JR., who served in that
office in 1807 and 1808. He recites a brief but interesting history of that distinguished brother who was one of the pioneers not only in Masonry but in the affairs of his state. He died in 1812 at the age of 65 and his remains were laid to rest in the yard of the First Presbyterian Church. (The report on this subject by the Grand Master does not indicate the name of the place where he was buried.) The Grand Master recommended, and the Grand Lodge approved of the same, that his remains be removed to the Masonic Home and that the monument be likewise removed and erected again over his grave at that place and that the lettering of the epitaph be recut. As a matter of interest in concluding the above subject, the following copy of the epitaph is submitted herewith: "Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1747. Graduated at Nassau Hall, New Jersey, A. D. 1771, with great distinction. Having studied law in Philadelphia, he practiced in Delaware with great success, distinguished by his eloquence as an advocate. Attorney General and member of the Legislature of Delaware, and one of her delegates to the Convention that framed the Constitution of the United States. By whose effort two senators were obtained for Delaware. He received from WASHINGTON, with whom he was closely associated in the Revolutionary struggle of 1776, the commission of the first Judge of the District Court of the United States, for the District of Delaware, which he held until his death in 1812. He so behaved in these higli offices as to preserve and receive the approbation of his fellow-citizens. His form was goodly, his temper amiable, his manners winning, and his discharge of private duties exemplary. Reader, may his example stimulate you and improve your talents, be they five or two or one, witli which GOD has entrusted you."
The Grand Secretary includes with his report a summary of. membership; however, he shows five more members for 1919 than was shown in his report one year ago, and therefore the net gain is five less than shown in this report.
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The fee for the Masonic Home to be paid by candidates was increased from $5.00 to $10.00. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 received consideration by the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. GEORGE C . WILLIAMS, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master, Wilmington. JOHN F. ROBINSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Wilmington. STUART J. HORN, Correspondent. Address not given. Next Annual, Wilmington, October 5, 1921.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 34; members, 16,306; net gain, 2,583. In reviewing the Proceedings the first thing we note is a Special Communication held February 28, 1920, for the purpose of performing the Masonic funeral services over the remains of Brother GEORGE CLARK OBER.
Next is what is termed a Stated Communication.on March 13, 1920, which was held for the exemplification of the degrees. Then on May 12, 1920, a second Communication was held at which the Grand Master was absent. Some business was transacited, as we note the Committee on Jurisprudence reported nothing had been referred to them and therefore they had no report to make. The Committee on Work and Lectures presented a report which on motion was received and the recommendations adopted. The Committee attempted to distinguish between what part of the Work is Ritual and what is not. It is rather a "hair splitting" proposition but we assume it will set at rest the minds of some of the brethren who have been unable to distinguish between what is termed "esoteric" and "exoteric," although both should be given in exact form. At this Communication a memorial to their late Past Grand Master, Brother GEORGE CLARK OBER, was presented by a committee
appointed for that purpose. The Grand Secretary reports that the American representatives attending the Peace Celebration in London had appointed a committee, of which their own M.'. W.'. Brother JOSEPH H . BIILANS was a member, to prepare resolutions for presentation to the Grand Lodge of England. He reports that the resolutions were presented, that the cost of engrossing was $175.00 and requested authority to pay the bill, which amount would be reimbursed from the other fifteen Lodges participating. The writer of this report cannot re-
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frain from taking advantage of this opportunity to say that he hopes the resolutions will receive more consideration than did the engrossed expression of regrets which were sent on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Kansas to the Grand Secretary of England. The writer of this Report, who happens to be Grand Secretary, and the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of England, took particular pains to have our regrets handsomely engrossed on parchment and forwarded t h e ' same to the Grand Secretary of England. So far we have received no acknowledgment, although we have evidence t h a t the parchment was duly received. We next note a Special Communication on November 8th for the purpose of dedicating a new hall. An excellent program w a s prepared for the occasion and the address was delivered by Past Grand Master JAMES W . WHITTON and is an excellent article and we only regret that we do not have space to quote most liberally therefrom. The Annual Communication was held on December 15th with M.'. W.'.
J . HARRY CUNNINGHAM presiding.
Possibly the Grand Representative of Kansas was present but if he was we fail to find where it is so recorded in the Proceedings. The Grand Master's address deals almost wholly with matters of interest only to their own jurisdiction, and but few decisions were rendered, none of which would be of general interest to our own members. - Under the head of "Printing" he reports that their Grand Lodge had been very liberal in the past with their printed Proceedings, but in view of the advanced cost, which was practically $1.53 per copy, he recommended that the practice be discontinued. I t has been their custom to give copies to any of the members of the Fraternity who made application to the Grand Secretary. He also recommended that the printing of the returns be omitted as this in itself would reduce the number of books called for, as it answers the purpose, of a directory. The Grand Lodge, however, took a different view of the matter and decided to continue the practice of printing the names of the officers and members of their Lodges, leaving the matter of distribution of their Proceedings with the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The printing of the list of names may be of some benefit but in the judgment of the writer of this report 168 pages of the printed Proceedings of the District of Columbia are not worth one-tenth of their cost. Attention is called to the laxity of the investigating committees concerning petitioners. He states that he was informed by the Master of one of their Lodges that five members of his Lodge
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are in the government Hospital for the Insane, one of whom is infected with an incurable disease. Of course, the only thing he could do was to caution the Lodges to be more careful and make a more diligent inquiry when serving as members of the investigating committee. In this jurisdiction they have an annual baseball game for the benefit of the endowment fund of their Masonic Home. One member, W-'- Brother L. WHITING ESTES, offered a bonus of $1,000.00 if the proceeds of this year's game would amount to $10,000.00. He was obliged to give up the $1,000.00 as the revenue received was over $12,000.00. The Grand Secretary's report is confined to a showing of r e ceipts and disbursements for the past year. The Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence reports that he had communicated with the Grand Lodge of France concerning a statement in the public press to the effect that the French Masons had decided to admit women to membership in their Masonic Lodges and requested some information. A reply was received to the effect that while they approved the principle of admitting women into Freemasonry they did not intend to put it into practice unless the other Grand Lodges which had officially recognized them decided to do the same thing. The writer of this report does not mean to be cruel, but cannot refrain from saying that here is an excellent opportunity for the Grand Lodges which extended fraternal relations to the French Masons to discuss the advisability of admitting the 'ladies to their Lodges. Of^ course we submit that it would require a slight change in the Ritual, particularly in the matter of preparing the candidates. The undersigned has always had a weakness for serving as Senior Deacon. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 receives attention at the hands of Brother GEORGE W . BAIRD, Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, and he compliments us with more than two pages of his report. CHARLES J . O'NEILL, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Washington. ARVINE W . JOHNSTON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Washington. GEORGE W. BAIRD, P.'. G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Washington.
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February,
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND A Quarterly Communication was held on March 2, 1921. The first subject submitted by their Board of General Purposes was that relating to the liberty taken by some Lodges and brethren in communicating direct with the Prince of Wales. In this report they state that under their "Rule of Conduct" throughout the entire history of the Grand Lodge all Masonic communications intended for princes of tlie blood must be forwarded to the Grand Secretary. This would indicate that even some of the brethren who have been reared in an atmosphere of royalty overstep the bounds once in a while. They also direct attention to the fact that certain so-called Grand Lodges which admit women to membership, are endeavoring to impose upon the Craft under their obedience. Nine years ago the Board called attention to this same matter when two of their brethren were suspended. An interesting p a r t of the Report of the Board is to the effect that the Grand Secretary had received a petition bearing the signature of four ladies designating themselves as.Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary of what they term the "Honorable Fraternity of Ancient Masonry." They further informed the Board that they were in possession of "the genuine Masonic secrets." When this subject came before the Grand Lodge for discussion one member believed that the subject should be referred back to the Board for further consideration and in explanation this individual stated that he knew considerable about the woman organization as his own wife happened to belong to them. Strange as it may seem there was one other member in the Grand Lodge of the same mind and seconded his motion. Of course when it came to a vote there were but two in favor of his proposition, which we anticipate was the "mover" and the one who seconded it. In answer to an invitation to attend the International Masonic Conference in Switzerland the Board has the following to say, and it is worthy of quoting here: In view of the fraternal association wliich lias long been maintained between the. Grand Orient of the Netherlands and the United Grand Lodge of England, I wish to add that the experience of the past seven years, and the deepened feeling of reverential awe for all that is essential in the ancient landmarks, observable on all hands among our Brethren as a direct conseQuence of the war, strengthen the belief that English Freemasonry will in no way depart from the position which it has always held and frequently defined. A further consequence of certain happenings of the war is to make more firm our resolve to keep, as far as in us lies. Freemasonry
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strictly away from participation in politics, either national or international. This attitude of aloofness from necessarily controversial affairs of state, on which Brethren can legitimately and most properly differ, has ever been maintained by our Grand Lodge since it was first convened in 1717. On April 27th at the Annual Grand Festival the Grand Officers elected at the last Quarterly Communication were duly confirmed, proclamation being made by the Grand Director of Ceremonies. Among various matters considered a t their Quarterly Communication of June 1, 1921, was the repeated warning concerning the "chain prayers." The Board reports that this practice is again creeping in and the brethren are warned against participating in the same. We of the United States are familiar with this vicious habit of imposing upon the Craft and we believe our brethren generally understand t h a t such appeals should be ignored.
Quarterly Communication held in London, September 7, 1921. A question which has been agitating the officers of the Grand Lodge of England for a long while was that in regard to the Order of the Eastern Star and a t this Communication the m a t t e r was definitely settled through the following report, submitted by their Board of General Purposes, and in order that our brethren may be fully advised we present the report in full: A number of communications have been received a t Freemason's Hall asking whether the Order of the Eastern Star is recognized by the United Grand Lodge of England. The. Board has made full investigation of the status of this body in its relationship to Freemasonry, and has had before it the regulations governing the Order, as well as a copy of the ritual practiced at its assemblies. It finds that the Order, which is almost entirely composed of women, but admits men to membership under certain conditions, touches Masonry closely a t two points:—(1) Membership is restricted to "Master Masons in good standing in a Masonic Lodge and their' wives, daughters, mothers, widows and sisters"; and (2) it is provided in the ritual that there shall preside a t the meetings during the conconferring of the degrees an official, styled the Worthy Patron, who has to be a Freemason "in good standing." The latter condition, in especial, is considered by the Board to set up a test the validity of which none but Freemasons can properly judge ; and the Board holds that no such test can be recognized in connection with bodies which, contrary to the • immemorial practice of the United Grand Lodge of England, admit women to membership. The source of danger thus indicated is brought h o m e . more closely to the Board by the knowledge that Secretaries of .some of our Lodges have received a request from women secretaries of Lodges of the Eastern Star, asking for a categorical statement as to whether certain persons named were "in good standing" in that particular Lodge —a request to which no Secretary of a Masonic Lodge in such circumstances has a right to reply.
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As there are various bodies of ^ e a t and apparently mowing popularity in the United States and some parts of the British Empire which, while not formally claiming; to be Masonic, are, a t the least, imitative of the Alasonic institution, the Board thinks it necessary to state the general principles upon which it feels bound to act in regard to them. The Craft is not concerned with bodies — whether composed entirely of men, of women, or of both sexes—which do not claim to be Masonic in either ritual or practice, and do not make Masonry a test of membership or of participation in their ceremonies. But it is clear that a grave risk is incurred by Brethren who enter into association with bodies making ' Masonry in any way a test o£ admission to membership, while admitting as members persons who would not be qualified to join a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England. No Freemason is entitled to attend, as such, any non-Masonic meeting at which Masonry by direct implication is introduced, or to participate in any ceremony which is quasi-Masonic or is held under some pseudo-Masonic and unauthorized auspices. The Secretary or any member of a Lodge who gives to anyone outside, and particularly to a non-Mason, information on Masonic matters known to him because of his Masonic connection, commits a breach of discipline which, when proved, will be severely dealt with. I n d e a l i n g with t h e a b o v e r e p o r t w e s u b m i t the following, w h i c h is t h e final a c t i o n t a k e n b y t h e G r a n d L o d g e : The chief matter referred to in the Board's report, and one which, by asking Grand Lodge to receive and adopt it, will make it a declaration of policy on the part of Grand Lodge, is that which refers to the Order o£ the p a s t e r n Star. It has been a subject of long, careful, and even anxious consideration by the Board, which had no desire to bring the matter into this prorninence until it was found necessary, as the Board considered, for ihe protection of the interests of the Craft that it should be investigated and dealt with. Grand Lodge has before it in the Report a precise statement of the grounds on which the Board has judged concerning the Order of the Eastern Star. Though it is fair to that Order to state that it disclaims being a Masonic body, yet it insists upon a Masonic test for membership ; and the Board holds that, a s none but Freemasons can possibly judge the validity of the Masonic test, it is not right that bodies admitting women should have in themselves the power of saying that a certain person shall or shall not be elected, because he is or is not, a Mason in good standing. • It is impossible, according to our system, for a woman to apply the tests necessary ; and the moment we say t h a t any body of women can test whether a man is a Freemason, we may as well at once admit women to Masonry, a course Grand Lodge has always refused to adopt. But it may be said that the only requirement necessary to secure the knowledge that a particular person is a Mason in good standing, is an application that is made to the Secretaries of our Lodges, to see whether a specified person who claims to be a member of that Lodge, can be so described. •Such applications have been received by Secretaries of our Lodges, and one which has come before me is signed by the woman secretary of an Eastern Star Chapter. We submit that nobody outside Masonry has a right to apply to a Masonic official for information which can only be known to him in his Masonic official capacity ( H e a r ! hear!) ; and we say a t once that no Secretary has the right to divulge anything in connection with the membership of his Lodge to anyone not a Freemason, and not to anyone who is a Mason unless there is good reason for the question being put and valid ground submitted. (Applause.) I may add that I have to-
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day been assured that the Grand Chapter of Scotland of the Eastern Star strongly deprecates the putting of such questions to the Secretaries of our Lodges. The Grand Chapter of Scotland of the Eastern Star has supreme and exclusive jurisdiction over the whole of the Eastern Star in the British Dominions except—and this exception is of the greatest importance—on the Continent of North America. It, therefore, cannot guarantee that our Secretaries shall not continue to receive such applications as we condemn. In fact, only yesterday at Freemasons' Hall there was received from the Secretary of one of our Lodges a communication addressed to him by the Secretary of an Eastern Star Chapter in America, asking for specific information as to whether a certain Brother was a Mason in good standing. Without in any way challenging the good faith, the excellent intentions, and, as I believe, in some directions the righteous "work that is being done • by the women members of the Eastern Star, we bold, as a Board, and we submit our conclusions to Grand Lodge, that no Mason has a right, as a Mason, to join a body which admits those who would not be admitted under the Book of Constitutions to a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England. ( H e a r ! h e a r ! ) . We want to make that point perfectly clear because the danger is not illusory. So long as there was no real danger, we were not anxious to stir in the matter, but there lately has been great activity in certain of our Northern Provinces among the advocates of the Eastern Star ; and it has been urged upon us by some of the* Provincial authorities whose territory is being invaded in this way, that we ought to make the position clear, in order to prevent Brethren froin inadvertently joining a body which makes Masonry in any foi:ni a test of membership, and which enacts in regulations which I have before me, that, a Mason in good standing must take a leading part in tlie initiation and other ceremonies within those Chapters. We hold clearly that no Mason under the English Jurisdiction has the right to associate himself as a Mason with such a proceeding. I think Brother COBBETT wishes to raise a point as to a phrase in the Report, and I will endeavour to answer the point at once. On page 3 in this statement: "No Freemason is entitled to attend, as such, any non-Masonic meeting at which Masonry by direct implication is introduced, or to participate in any ceremony which is quasi-Masonic or is held under some pseudo-Masonic and unauthorized auspices." I understand that Bro. COBBETT objects to the use of the words "as such," on the ground that it provides a loophole by which some who wish to join the Eastern Star might escape by saying, "Well, we did not go as Masons. We went as ordinary men." I do not think that is a real danger ; but it is a point on which I am certain the Board will agree with me that we should not be insistent, as long as we make it clear that no Freemason is entitled tO' attend or assist at ceremonies which we hold to be dangerous to the Craft. I do not wish to go at this point into any detail as to the ritual of the Eastern Star, but I think that what we have stated in the Report suffices to show that this peril exists ; and, in moving the adoption of this Report, I ask Grand Lodge to endorse the clear attitude the Board has taken upon the question. I, therefore, propose that the Report be received, adopted, and entered on the Minutes. T h e r e p o r t w a s then a d o p t e d .
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FLORIDAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 236; members, 18,933; net gain, 2,321. Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 18, 1921. REGINALD H . COOPER, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. R.'. W.'- Brother H. B. MINIUM responded as the Grand Reprtsentative of Kansas. ' . Past Grand Master HASKELL, even before the Grand Master read his address, presented a motion which was adopted, to the effect that the Grand Secretary check up the list of Grand Repre-. sentatives and ascertain who if any have not attended Grand Lodge for the past three years, and to report the same to the Grand Master for a revision. A splendid start for this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge as it is deserving of favorable consideration. They had the honor of a visit a t this time from P a s t Grand Master NELSON WILLIAMS of Ohio and ROBERT TRAVIS of Georgia,
who were accorded the usual Grand Honors. We quote the following few lines from the address of the Grand Master which might be propounded to each and every new member soon after he has had- the honors of the several degrees conferred upon him, and particularly those who are accosted in behalf of the so-called higher degrees: Have we become wiser and better men by following and exemplifying in our daily lives the tenets and maxims which we as Masons profess? Have the emblems and lectures of the three degrees influenced our thoughts, words and actions, or have they been mere idle forms and vain repetitions?
The Grand Master rendered twenty-one decisions. The first one is in reply to a question whether it was proper to receive a candidate who was unable to remove from his person certain articles of jewelry. We cannot imagine to what they referred, but here is a good opportunity to submit the question to the Lodges who are "long" on letting down the bars on physical qualification. Of course they would not ask a question of this kind as their Grand Master no doubt' would issue his Special Dispensation. In one of their Lodges a request had been received to confer the Third Degree on a brother for a Lodge in another jurisdiction, but the candidate refused to submit to the requirements of their jurisdiction in the matter of the preparation. The Grand Master ruled that unless he consented in accordance with the requirements the degree could not be conferred. As the brother had already received the First and Second Degrees we cannot imagine what
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demand was made of him by our Florida brethren for the Third Degree unless they required something unusual in the other jurisdiction. A question was submitted whether they could ballot on their candidates in bunches as a matter of saving time. The Grand Master ruled that it was absolutely irregular and that each candidate must be balloted upon individually and separately. During the year he issued an edict against the chain prayer proposition. As a rule we stand up for the intelligence of the members of the Craft, but occasionally when we hear of a Lodge or a brother being "worked" by one of these chain letters we are almost prompted to raise the question as to just how much intelligence the brother possesses when he submits to a thing of this kind. The Grand Master, after an attempt to justify his feeling in the matter of physical qualifications, using the worn out comparison of speculative Masonry with operative, internal and external qualifications, political governments or churches, and throwing in a few more excuses, recommends that the Grand Lodge amend their regulation or "at least amend it to the extent of permitting a dismembered applicant to qualify for membership," suggesting of course that the manufactured part of the anatomy must be handled to such an extent that it will act almost human. Strange as it may seem the Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation and their regulation was changed to conform therewith. Of course the Grand Master must first approve and make good the man's imperfection, whatever it may be, or at least he must be expert enough to judge whether or not the artificial department works all right. The Grand Secretary submits a report concerning the routine work of the office and an exhibit of the receipts during the year. Just what prompted it \ye are unable to ascertain, but we note that a communication was read to the Grand Lodge from the presiding officer of the Eastern Star of that jurisdiction and the good brethren were kind enough to appoint a special committee of five to visit the Eastern Star and thank the lady for her kind remembrance and words of good cheer for the male members of the family of that jurisdiction. We always did maintain that the ladies were tender hearted. Of course we of the present generation know what the so-called SMITH-TOUNER bill.means, but when those who follow the present representatives of the Grand Lodge of Florida read the resolution endorsing the above bill they will have to delve into the records of the government to find out just what the Grand Lodge of Florida meant by adopting the proposition without any explanation as to
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what it really was. When- they do find out what it is we question vvhether or not they will think it was proper legislation in a Grand Lodge of Masons. We call to mind an old saying we have heard ever since we were a boy, that "Wonders never cease," and the true meaning of .that expression is well illustrated in the Proceedings we are now reviewing of the Grand Lodge of Florida, as they devote 110 pages of their Proceedings to a poem written by one of their citizens and no doubt a member of the Craft. -While the subject deals with a leading character in the Ritualistic Work of the Lodge, we believe a matter of this kind is scarcely prop6r in the printed journal of a Grand Lodge of Masons. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 receives attention a t the hands of the Chairman of the Committee and we are accorded a liberal amount of space. CHARLES H . KETCHUM, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Key West. WiLBER P. WEBSTER, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . WRIGHT, P.'. G.'- M-'-, Correspondent, DeLand.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 17, 1922.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 678; members, 59,942; net gain, 4,882. We are able to ascertain only from the title page that the Grand Lodge met in the City of Macon on October 26 and 27, 1920. CHARLES L . BASS, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master.
As an introductory to the Proceeding.s there appears a halftone of their Masonic Orphans' Home.and a likeness of one of the girls and boys. In beginning the journal we note that no date or hour of the Communication is given, yet there seems to be an opportunity at two places for entering this important date. First there is an apparent condensing of the morning session, and their Grand Lodge was opened according to what they term their "new uniform work." When the roll of Grand Representatives was called and the name of Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. HENRY C . BANKS was reached an impressive eulogy was offered by M.'. W.'. Brother THOMAS H . JEFFRIES.
In this connection we also desire to say a word in regard to Brother JOSEPH C. GREENFIELD. The Proceedings indicate that at
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. the time of the Communication Brother GREENFIELD was seriously ill and for the first time in many years was unable to be present. Later on we received notice that Brother GREENFIELD had laid down the working tools of life and like Brother BANKS had entered into "eternal rest." We had the pleasure of the personal acquaintance of Brother GREENFIELD for many years, having met him every three years at the Convocations of the General Grand Chapter. The Grand Lodge was honored with the presence of the Grand Master and. Grand Secretary of South Carolina, M.'. W.'. SAM T . LANHAM and 0. FRANK HART, respectively.
We note the response
of Grand Master LANHAM was brief and there is nothing to indicate that Brother HART said a word. Personally, we think it is just as well, as he would likely have taken up a good portion of the time assigned for the Annual Communication. The Grand Master is "long" on Masonic Clubs, stating t h a t in the principal cities in their jurisdiction they have clubs of this kind and they serve the purpose of carrying out "the real spirit of fellowship." He even goes a little further and says that it is a splendid means of dissemination of Masonic knowledge by means of "discussions, lectures and instructive programs." We do not question the statement of Grand Master BASS. However, we cannot quite understand from our personal observation where there would be any opportunity for promoting Masonic knowledge by means of lectures, discussions, etc., as the clatter of the billiard balls, ten pins and the babble of the card players would give little opportunity for those who might be interested in hearing the discourses or talks which would be of any special benefit to Freemasons. The facts are that the only special advantage of a Masonic Club is to draw members away from the meetings of the several Masonic bodies and thereby deaden interest. The Grand Lodge was honored with the presence of the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States. However, we note,on pages 95, 96 and 97 that he is called JAMES KYLE ORR instead of JOSEPH KYLE ORR, and the organ-
ization which he represents as "the General Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States." We venture a guess that ORR will have a good laugh when he notes the liberty the Georgia brethren took in changing his name and particularly in view of the exalted station he holds at this time. The Grand Master reports that the endowment fund of the Home has reached the sum of $123,000.00 invested and bearing interest. They are proud of their Masonic Home and from the address of the Grand Master they are all interested in this monument of Masonic charity. He states that their goal for the endowment
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fund is $500,000.00. We venture a guess that in a very few years they will have reached the top. They now propose a Home for the aged Master Mason, their wives and widows. We realize that the task is a great one and will require much time and labor, but we believe the Georgia brethren are made of the proper sort of material to carry the work forward and reach the goal. One of their Lodges asked the question whether a candidate who had heart trouble could be obligated and then observe the balance of the Work or have it communicated to him? The Grand Master ruled that neither of the methods proposed could be' adopted. He passed on the physical qualification of the candidate who "walked with a limp," saying that he was qualified to receive the degrees. He recommends the appointment of a Grand Historian whose duty will be to compile such information as will be of benefit to the Craft in their jurisdiction. A splendid idea and the practice should be followed by all Grand Lodges, Kansas not excepted, as the Grand Secretary has been obliged to do all work of this kind at a very great sacrifice to his other official duties. The Proceedings are embellished with a copy of a Communication received from the presiding officer of the Eastern Star of that state, and a reply to the same over the signature of Grand Secretary BAKER. Possibly the brethren of Georgia should be warned of the danger, else they may follow the French brethren and admit the ladies. The Committee on General Welfare, to whom had been submitted the matter of "The Georgia Illiteracy Commission and the Near East Relief" reported that they deplored the existing conditions as detailed in the communications and urge individual members to contribute to, these causes, yet they did not feel disposed to ask the Grand Lodge to submit these matters to the subordinate Lodges. It required six verses of poetry, written by one of the fair ladies of Georgia, to properly present the retiring Grand Master with his jewel. The poem is printed in the Proceedings, but the remarks incident to this occasion are omitted. We believe to the average reader the remarks would be more interesting than the poetry. The Report on Correspondence reviews the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920. We receive very courteous treatment and are accorded more than two pages of the Journal. The report is prepared by Brother RAYMUND DANIEL and we
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only regret that space will not permit of our quoting his entire introduction to this report. It is a really up-to-date encyclopedia and covers practically all the questions that are now most agitated in the several Grand Lodges throughout the universe. In reviewing "Interpretation of Grand Lodges" on physical qualifications it is astonishing to note how many of the Grand Lodges are wandering from those Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations which were laid down by the fathers. The question is, what will become of our time honored Institution when so many of our Grand Lodges have torn away the foundation? We cannot close this report, however, without a criticism in the matter of the preparation of these Proceedings. The outside cover is left entirely blank and owing to the Proceedings having no system of arrangement or subjects it would require an investigating committee to find out where the next Annual Communication will be held and the date; of the same. CHARLES L . BASS, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Atlanta. FRANK F . BAKER, R.'. W-'- Grand Secretary, Macon. RAYMUND DANIEL, Correspondent, Atlanta.
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 72; members, 8,203; net gain, 1,269. St. Maries, September 13, 1921.
I. EDGAR MEEK, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. They had present at this Communication the Grand Masters of Washington and Montana and two Past Grand Masters from both of those jurisdictions. They were not unmindful of the ladies, as we notice t h a t a committee from the Eastern Star was announced and in due time they were conducted to the Hall. The Proceedings further state that each of these distinguished visitors carried a basket of flowers; one of them, it is stated, represented the "Past Matron's Club" and one of them represented the "Knights Templar of St. Maries." The journal states that greetings were exchanged, after which the ladies retired. Brother SHERMAN M . COFFIN, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master was called upon to pass judgment on a petitioner who had lost a part of his hand. It seems that under their law he was disqualified, and the Grand Master so ruled.
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He suspended the Master of one of their Lodges for falsifying the ballot. The Master had declared the ballot clear when as a matter of fact it was not clear. They have a Widows and Orphans' Fund which now amounts to $85,750.00. Referring to "Decisions" he has the following to say, which is good, common sense: Particularly do I believe that this course is unwise with reference to the decisions of Grand Alasters. I incline to the firm belief that these decisions should be deemed only as precedents for the guidance of the Grand Masters rather than decrees by which he is bound. Grand Masters are too apt to quote decisions of their cessors in support of some proposition which comes up for a regardless of their own good judgment, and in fact if we use these decisions as law it ties a Grand Master's hands in way that he is not even permitted to exercise his inherent
prederuling, are to such a rights.
We are pleased to note in Brother KNEPPER'S report as Grand Secretary that their card index is completed and we venture a guess that in a few years he will admit that he could not "well keep house" without it. Through the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence it was resolved Âťthat no candidate for the degrees of Masonry shall be advanced to the second and third degree until at least four weeks has elapsed since taking the previous degree. This has always been the law in Kansas. But hark ye! Here is a resolution which is of more than passing interest: "Furthermore, no member shall apply for or receive any Scottish Rite or Royal Arch Chapter degree until one year at least has elapsed since taking the third degree. A violat i r . n r,f +V.io vor-niT-omoTit i c >,or-oV.-ir rlo^lar-orl t-n V.<a o IVTocrvril^ ^ f f c o a
and will subject the offender to discipline." We venture to ask our good Idaho brethren whether they really believe that is good Masonic law and if they can make it "stick." R.'. W.'. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, the Grand Secretary, presents the usual interesting Report on Correspondence and we are pleased to note that he includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. FLETCHER A. JETTER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Boise. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, R-'- W-'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Boise. Next Annual, Idaho Falls, September 12, 1922.
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ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 9 0 2 ; m e m b e r s , 230,588; n e t g a i n , 27,141. Chicago, October 1 1 , 1 9 2 1 .
D A N I E L G . PITZGERRELL, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. K a n s a s w a s r e p r e s e n t e d , a s u s u a l , b y M . ' . W-'- GEORGE M . MouLTON; o u r G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e . I m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r t h e G r a n d L o d g e assembled t h e y w e r e e n t e r t a i n e d by t h e boys a n d g i r l s of t h e i r Masonic H o m e , who r e n d e r e d a "delightful musical e n t e r t a i n m e n t . " T h e m a c h i n e r y of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois m u s t be well l u b r i c a t e d a n d w i t h o u t doubt peace a n d h a r m o n y p r e v a i l s w i t h i n t h e i r r a n k s a s t h e j o u r n a l of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s is e x t r e m e l y brief w h e n one t a k e s into consideration t h e f a c t t h a t t h e y have more t h a n t w o h u n d r e d t h i r t y t h o u s a n d m e m b e r s . O u t s i d e of t h e c o m m e n t s of t h e C h a i r m a n of t h e C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e t h e r e is little of t h e so-called " M a s o n r y is a p r o g r e s s i v e science" proposition in t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s , which would i n d i c a t e t h a t t h e G r a n d Lodge of Illinois is a t l e a s t ' f a v o r a b l y inclined to a n a d h e r e n c e to t h e A n c i e n t L a n d m a r k s , R e g u l a t i o n s a n d C h a r g e s of t h e F r a t e r n i t y . A f t e r t h e u s u a l e s t a b l i s h m e n t of t h e colors in t h e G r a n d E a s t , B r o t h e r ALEXANDER H . B E L L delivered a n excellent t r i b u t e to t h e i i l a t e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , R . ' . W - ' . B r o t h e r ISAAC CUTTER. Without offering a n y c o m m e n t s on t h i s excellent t r i b u t e w e simply q u o t e t h e following s e n t e n c e s : To those of you who have attended sessions of this Grand Lodge at any time within the last fifteen years, this platform from which I now address you presents a most unusual appearance. Our brother, ISAAC GUTTER, whose continued presence upon this platform for so many years gave to our opening sessions so much of welcome and good cheer, is not with us this morning. This distinguished and beloved brother, after many years of faithful service, was called from us by our Supreme Grand Master whom he had served so faithfully. Brother CUTTER was a most likeable man. He possessed that invaluable and indescribable charm of personality, individuality, presence and manner which brought him a cordial welcome wherever he w'ent. Jovial and whole-hearted, sincere and dependable at all times, he became endeared to our great brotherhood in such measure that his death brought a profound and painful shock to us all. Brother CUTTER-'S remarkable work and the acute sense of loss which now broods over all, are not to be attributed wholly to his kindliness of heart and urbanity of manner. Back of all this, and forming the rigid framework upon which these more graceful and engaging qualities were supported, were a stern integrity, and an earnest, 'persistent purpose to do each minute of his life the very best that he could in the service of his fellow men. To do his duty fully and to leave nothing undone that prompt-
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February,
ness and .fidelity could accomplish, were the dominant thoughts with him and guided and inspired him every moment of his life. The address of the Grand Master is quite brief for a jurisdiction the size of Illinois, yet he covers matters dealing with his administration in a very interesting manner. He pays proper respect to their late Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'Brother ISAAC CUTTER, leaving more extended remarks, however, to their Committee on Obituary. He sticks to the ruling of their Grand Lodge that only the American language can be used in their Lodges. He raps the socalled "epidemic of organizations" in a brief but forceful manner. He makes no recommendations, however, but simply directs the attention of the members -to the general conditions of these almost innumerable organizations which are springing up and assuming, either directly or indirectly, the name of Masonry. He refers to a new proposition so far as the writer of this report is concerned, and that is Masonic lotteries. It seems some of their Lodges, in order to raise funds for building purposes, established a lottery proposition by putting up automobiles and other valuables as an inducement for members- to take chances. The Grand Master directs attention to one of their laws and orders that all money so collected should be returned and the "scheme suppressed." The report of the Grand Secretary is confined strictly to a financial exhibit of receipts during the year. An appropriation of $6,000.00 was made to the Board of Education in a school district within LaGrange where the Masonic Orphans' Home is located. This appropriation was made principally for the reason that the children of the Home attend the public schools in that district. It was certainly a most commendable thing to do and the Grand Lodge of Illinois is to be congratulated. An excellent oration was delivered by Brother LEROY A. GoD-. DARD and we regret t h a t space will not permit of quoting more than the following: There is but one attitude for Masons to take toward these pernicious agencies, these fomenters of hatred. The loyal citizen must set his face against every loose-tongued and traitorous agitator, against every conspirator against our Government and against every organization that seeks to overthrow law and that defies constituted authority. Nor must there â&#x20AC;˘be any compromise with those who for financial or other gain will passively acquiesce in the activities of these perfidous schemers. You cannot afford to put on the soft pedal or to be non-committal. Don't try to straddle. Don't be a bat. A bat is neither beast nor fowl, consequently it is the most hated by both and has no friend in either. I have as much re-
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spect for the outspoken bolshevist as I have for the man wlio for personal or political reasons or through fear fails to come out in the open on either side.
We notice their laws were changed providing for an increase in the salary of their Grand Secretary, that is, of course, it will affect the new Grand Secretary only. The Report on Correspondence, as usual,-is presented by their distinguished Brother DELMAR D . DARRAH.
He introduces his re-
port with what he terms "A Point of View." He favors every old thing of the progressive spirit which has been introduced in various Masonic bodies, practically all of which were prompted by the war sentiment proposition. He favors group work, sort of bunching them up any old way so as to increase membership. He also favors group balloting, presumably as a matter of saving time. He favors the Cipher Ritual proposition as a "back Are" proposition to commercial Rituals. He takes a "crack" at taxing initiates, inferring that in order to meet this proposition Lodges naturally raise the fees. Of course he favors the maimed, lame and defective proposition, stating that "there is a growing feeling that the world is passing from the physical to the moral and intellectual status." He frowns on the action of the Grand Lodge of Colorado in passing a law depriving their members from petitioning the other so-called coordinate bodies in less than one year after they are raised. Under the subject of "Limitation of Work" he offers as a solution that "if Lodges were allowed to group their work there would come into the Fraternity an entirely new interest, but so long as Ritual is exalted above everything else, there can be very little remedy hoped for." Ye gods! How long will our grand old institution last if very many of our members take the same position. Destroy your Ritual, destroy symbolism, which of necessity is the backbone of the work, and where is your foundation upon which to maintain your fraternity? The writer wonders what Brother DARRAH proposes to do in the matter of reconciling,the Landmarks and Ancient Charges with his ideas of progressiveness, such as bunching the work, bunching the ballots, etc., etc. We are rather inclined to believe that Brother DARRAH and the Grand Lodge had better get together on these propositions so that the views of one and the action of the other will be more in accord. He nevertheless takes the position that there are now too many laws, practically all of which should be wiped out and the Grand Lodges return to the Landmarks of Freemasonry. Consistency, oh, consistency, thou a r t a jewel! The report contains a very complimentary review of our 1921 Proceedings. He refers to the annual address being delivered by Grand Master ALEX. A. SHARP. We consider'this rather a good
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;INDIANA.
February,
joke on Brother DARRAH, as SHARP is a "has been" since 1910. One HUGH P. FARRELLY was our M.'. W.'. Brother who delivered the
address in 1921. ELMER E . BEACH, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Chicago.
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OWEN SCOTT, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary,.Decatur. D E L M A R . D . DARRAH, Correspondent, Bloomington.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 10, 1922.
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 556; members, 108,021; net gain, 9,851. Indianapolis, May 24, 1921.
RICHARD H . SCHWEITZER, M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. As an introduction to this volume we note three inserts containing pictures of M.'. W.'. Brothers SCHWEITZER and SMITH and their present Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'. Brother WILLIAM H . SWINTZ.
R.'. W.'. Brother WILLIAM RIDLEY, the Grand Representative of Kansas, was present. The Grand Master in submitting the foreword of his address states that it is not his purpose to deliver an address, but confines himself strictly to a business report- of his official duties. He refers in a most pathetic way to the passing away of their late beloved Grand Secretary, CALVIN W . PRATHER. He pays a deserving compliment to the Private Secretary to the Grand Secre-. tary. Miss MYRTLE SMYTHE, who has served in that capacity for a number of years, and as the Grand Master says, " I t would have been almost impossible for me to properly and effectually conduct the affairs of the Grand Lodge had it not been for the efficiency and great capacity for work of Miss MYRTLE SMYTHE." He proposes a.change in their funeral Ritual, stating that it should be a message of sympathy and comfort to the family; and that it should deal with the future relations between the Fraternity and the family. I t may be they can improve on our time honored funeral ceremony, but if they do it will be one of the modern ideas, of things which will never be as effective or beautiful as the old ceremony. We note that Letters of Dispensation were issued for the establishment of a Lodge to be known as Calvin W. Prather Lodge, located in the City .of Indianapolis. We sincerely t r u s t that this Lodge may prove to be one of the strongest and best Lodges
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in the jurisdiction and thereby keep the name of this Lodge from going on the roster under the head of defunct Lodges in a few years hence. Unfortunately in Kansas the names of our most prominent members who have passed to the Great Beyond were â&#x20AC;˘given to small Lodges which in the course of a very few years become defunct, thereby placing the names of those who have helped build up our Fraternity, on what we might term a dead roster. The Grand Master evidently meant business as we notice he suspended the charters of twelve of their Lodges for various reasons, all of which are set out in full in his address. More than this; some charters were partially suspended by forbidding the Lodges to confer degrees. In these cases Lodges had attempted to confer degrees in short form and in other ways violated their Laws and Regulations. He penalized several of their Lodges for conferring a part of the Third Degree on more than one candidate at the same time. He reports that in several places Lodges. had organized what was called "degree teams," the members composing the same belonging to different Lodges; in other words, we would term it a "professional degree team." The Grand Master disapproved of this practice as he did not .believe that such degree teams have any place within their Grand Jurisdiction to serve any good purpose and recommended that the practice be forbidden,' unless the members of each degree team are members of one Lodge in good standing. He did not mention, however, what the charge was for conferring degrees by the experts. The Grand Secretary, Brother SWINTZ, presents a complete report, including detailed financial exhibits and a summary of membership. The Scottish Rite bodies of that jurisdiction, through a proper committee, presented to the Grand Lodge a building which they had constructed at the Indiana Masonic Home at Franklin which cost $150,000.00, the building to be known as the Scottish. Rite World War Memorial. We quote the following from the remarks made by Brother W I L L J. DOBYNS, Chairman of the Rite Memorial Committee, in making the presentation to Grand Lodge: Prom the first lesson taught to Entered -Apprentices and throughout all departments of Masonry, there are no short forms or short cuts. To be good and true, to be just, to be faithful, and in fact, to fulfill the obligations imposed upon you as Masons, permits of no short forms or short cuts. More, the message is too sacred and important to be in any way mutilated or abridged. No matter how many are waiting, be sure the one candidate receives the fullest instructions. He goes this way but once. The Lodge, therefore, which has a conscientious vision of its obligations, will not require any regulations of this Grand Lodge to prevent any
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short forms in its work. Bretliren, Masonry is not a religion, but is preeminently religious, and the dividing line is scarcely discernible.
A section of their Law was amended providing that the Lodge should retain complete jurisdiction over the rooms or quarters used or occupied by the Lodge for business, Ritualistic or social purposes, or owned or held by leasehold or rental agreement by the Lodge. They further provided that the Lodge room shall be used only for strictly Masonic purposes and the social rooms and other quarters shall be used only under strict supervision of the Lodge. Some of our Kansas Lodges had better take notice. In this connection they also provided that "no organization not recognized by this Grand Lodge as a masonic organization * * * shall be permitted to use or occupy for its business meetings. Ritualistic ceremonies or accompanying social features any of the Masonic headquarters over which the Lodge has jurisdiction." Are we to understand from the foregoing that the Grand Lodge of Indiana really recognizes anything other than Symbolic Masonry composed of the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason? • . • Through their Committee on Correspondence -they recognized the Grand Lodge of Panama and provided for an exchange of representatives. At their annual dinner we notice that they, were entertained by a company of young girls from Knightstown, the home of the Grand Master, who appeared in cabaret stunts, and favored the Grand Lodge with music. We presume that is all right and no one can raise a question, as the Grand Lodge was at refreshment when the show was put on. The Grand Lodge as usual made their annual visit to the Indiana Masonic Home. The Report on Correspondence is prepared by ELMER F . GAY, and he favors Kansas with almost four pages of a review of our Proceedings for 1920 and 1921. In his review for .1921 we desire to correct Brother GAY in his statement t h a t the recommendation of the Grand Master concerning "Requests" was adopted, as it was not, but was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for a report one year hence. OMAR B . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Rochester. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. ELMER F . GAY, Correspondent, Indianapolis.
Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 23, 1922.
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IOWA—1921. Lodges, 534; members, 73,535; net gain, 6,189. Waterloo, June 14, 1921.
JESSE ALDEN WEST, M . ' . W - ' - Grand
Master. Before the Grand Lodge was opened public exercises were held in the Waterloo Theatre. We note the Deputy Grand Master directed the oldest Past Grand Master in point of service to present their Gi'and Master, after which he was received with honors befitting his rank. Following this music was rendered, then an invocation offered and an address of welcome on behalf of the Masons of Waterloo. The address of welcome was responded to by the •Deputy Grand Master, and at the conclusion of the remarks there was a concluding entertainment by the introduction of the "big officer" of the Eastern Star of Iowa.. The Grand Master presents an address consuming thirty-five pages of the Proceedings. It would seem from a general review of his address that nothing unusual transpired in their jurisdiction and his report deals with the usual matters which come under the observation of most Grand Masters. We quote the following from the introduction of his address, dealing with the question of education. We presume he means Masonic education: I was a t once impressed with the need for organized, systematic effort. Calling togetlier the Advisory Council for careful consideration of the best means of reaching the craft and the most important subjects to be presented, the conclusion was reached that the system of Special Representatives should be continued, and the crying need of the hour w a s the presentation to the craft of the fundamentals of Masonry—that is, the presentation of the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man, as applied to good citizenship, and our duty as Masons in the exercise of our rights of citizenship, especially in reference to our public school system.
He is in sympathy with the mushroom growth organization tacked on to the ancient and honorable fraternity. During the year he issued seven dispensations for newi Lodges. He reports having made about fifty official visits during the year. This certainly speaks well for this distinguished brother, and while they have a very large membership, and a great many Lodges, making it impractical for a Grand Master to visit all of them, yet he has done his share. He states that a number of family Masonic picnics were held during the year and it was his privilege to attend all of them. He calls attention to their law which was adopted in 1896,
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making it necessary for a brother, after receiving his Third Degree, to pass the usual examination in the lecture of that degree within a certain time or he was deprived of voting or holding office or taking out a dimit, stating that the law was not enforced as it should be and in fact was almost a dead letter. The Grand Lodge, however, tightened up on the reins and we presume they will take a new start. As a matter of information to the Kansas brethren the writer of this report will say that he is unable to see where a Grand Lodge has any authority to make any such requirement of a brother after he has been honored with the secrets of a Master Mason. Their faithful Grand Secretary, Brother NEWTON R . PARVIN, presents his usual interesting report, both as Grand Secretary and Librarian. The report is so full of important details that we are unable to decide which portions we -should quote in this review, and therefore in order to be fair we will quote none, but hope that the day is not far distant when Kansas can make as complete and interesting a report concerning their library as Brother PARVIN does for the Grand Lodge of their jurisdiction. During the Communication the Grand Marshal presented the Grand Master of the Grand Council and M.'. E.'. FREDERICK W . CRAIG, General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States, who were received with honors befitting their stations. We regret that time will not permit of a more thorough review of the Iowa Proceedings, but they arrived just as we were closing this report. M.'. W-'- LOUIS BLOCK presents the usual interesting Report on Correspondence, covering our 1920 Proceedings. ton.
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NEVSfTON R. PARVIN, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. LOUIS BLOCK, P - ' - G-'- M . ' . , Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Des Moines, June 13, 1922.
IRELAND—1920. Dublin, December 20, 1920. R.'. W.'. Colonel CLAUDE CANE, Deputy Grand Master, presided. This copy of the Proceedings contains a likeness of their late senior Grand Chaplain, Reverend and Brother J. B. CROZIER, who served in t h a t capacity from 1908 to 1920.
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The next order in the Proceedings is the address delivered to the Grand Lodge by R.'. W-'. Colonel CLAUDE CANE, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. In beginning the address Brother CANE refers in a most interesting, yet pathetic manner, to their late Deputy Grand Master, Sir CHARLES CAMERON who had served in that capacity for nine years, but on account of advancing age, now being ninety-one years old, was obliged to retire from official duties. This venerable brother was initiated into Masonry sixty-three years ago, and because of his interest in the affairs of the Craft and the important official positions held by him, he is designated as the "grand old man of Irish Freemasonry." The Deputy Grand Secretary in referring to this subject in his report says that Brother CAMERON "carries with him the affectionate regard of every Irish Freemason who was privileged to be associated with him." The remainder of the address refers to local matters and local brethren and of course is of interest only to the members in their own jurisdiction. This communication was presided over by R.'. W-'- Colonel CLAUDE CANE, who was installed Deputy Grand Master. The Deputy Grand Secretary reports that during the year a volume containing the names of 5,600 brethren who were engaged in the great war, was circulated among the Lodges. In accordance with their law and custom the Senior Grand. Deacon retired from office and the Junior Grand Officers were promoted in routine. The vacancy at the end of the lines is always filled by appointment and is known as the Grand Inner Guard. We note with sadness the great loss sustained by the brethren of Ireland in the passing away of Brother H. E. FLAVELLE, who served as Deputy Grand Secretary for many years. The name of this brother is most familiar to the writer of this report, as Brother FLAVELLE was Deputy Grand Secretary when the writer was elected Grand Secretary of Kansas, and the first Official Communication written by him was addressed to Brother FLAVELLE, and for many years a friendly correspondence was carried on. The
Rt.
Hon.
T H E EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand
Master. HENRY C. SHELLARD, R . ' . W . ' - Deputy Grand Secretary, Dublin.
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February,
KENTUCKYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921 Lodges, 600; members, 60,021; net gain, 6,839. Louisville, October 19, 1920.
HENRY S . MCELROY, M - ' . W . ' -
Grand Master. In opening his address the Grand Master refers only to the prosperity of the Craft within their jurisdiction and offers no -apologies for any neglect of duty, but says that everything which he has done for Masonry in their jurisdiction has been his Polar Star. He appointed an official accountant to audit the books of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Million Dollar Committee. He reports having attended the celebration in honor of the fortieth year of continuous service of their Grand Treasurer. In view of the fact that he granted a great many dispensations to confer the First Degree on more than five candidates at one and the same time he believes in accordance with strict economy that the list should be omitted from his address. Under dispensations he reports having granted one to perform a burial ceremony for a brother on a day subsequent to the date of his burial. Rather a n unusual proceeding, but we presume conditions justified his act. In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge last year the committee appointed to make a sale of their Masonic Temple disposed of the property at $300,000.00. More than thirty years'ago they established what was known as a St. John's Day League for the purpose of raising funds for the Widows and Orphans' Home. The Grand Master reports that this organization heretofore contributed about $200,000.00 and this year turned over, account of their annual picnic, $16,000.00. Under the head of the "Widows and Orphans' Home" he reports tha.t they are near the goal of $1,000,000 and that the time is near at hand to seriously consider plans for their new Home. They now have approximately $900,000.00 on hand. He recommended that a committee be appointed to select and purchase a button to be worn in the lapel of the coat of Past Grand Masters. We might add as a matter of information that such has been the practice in our Grand Jurisdiction for many years. The Grand Secretary's report is interesting, but of course deals largely with the affairs of his office, a summai"y of statistics and financial exhibits.
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Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master their Lodge, ivithdrew from the so-called Masonic Service Association. The Proceedings of Kansas are reviewed for 1920. FRED ACKER, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Paducah. • DAVE JACKSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Louisville. WILLIAM W . CLARKE, P . ' . G-'- M., Correspondent, Owensboro.
Next Annual, Louisville, October 18, 1921.
LOUISIANA—1921. Lodges, 252; members, 25,959; net gain, 2,951. New Orleans, February 7, 1921.
W Y N N E G. ROGERS, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, R.'. W.'HENRY S . WESTON, was present, as noted in the preliminaries of
the Communication. We quote the following from the opening portion of the Grand Master's address, which is good Masonic advice and worthy of reading and re-reading- by the brethren in our own jurisdiction: The year which has just gone by is no longer ours. Past opportunities are lost, and future opportunities may never come. The present only is our own. Let us make the most of it. Let us regard every day we live as a gift from the Great Architect of the Universe, and so enjoy and improve it to the utmost of our ability. But while .we enjoy the present and 'anticipate the future we may well pause for a look .backward into the past in order to profit by our errors and gain wisdom from our experience.
A most deserving reference is made in his address to the passing away of M.'. W-'. J O H N STANLEY THIBAUT, their Grand Chaplain, GERMAN COPE DUNCAN, and their Grand Steward, ARTHUR LEO BEAR.
He says in i-eferring to the "State of the Order" that "while there is much cause for congratulation in this situation (referring to the prosperity of the Craft) it is fraught with the danger that under the burden of the increased work imposed upon the Lodges there may be a relaxation of vigilance a t the inner door and unworthy material be permitted to enter our ranks." We believe all jurisdictions will or are now ready to admit that in the leaps and bounds of Masonry during the.past four years we have not been as vigilant as we should have been and even in our own jurisdiction we are now paying the penalty.
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Under the subject of "Dispensations Granted," thirty-three in number, we note one to their Jefferson Lodge to confer the Third Degree on more than five candidates at their next Regular Communication. We take it from this that our Louisiana brethren limit the number of degrees to be conferred upon any one day. The writer is.free to admit that there should be some regulations forbidding a Lodge from conferring the degrees on more than a certain number of candidates in a year, but so many things enter into the proposition whereby such regulations would be an injustice to the Lodges that we are at a loss to know what is best for the general interests of the Craft. In the Lodge of which the writer is a member they raised 233 during the year 1920 and on one occasion they began work at midnight, relaying the officers, and continued during the remainder of the night, all of the day following and up until midnight of t h a t ' d a y , having conferred the Third Degree on twenty-eight. Every portion of the work was given in full and at the conclusion all three sections of the Lecture were delivered in an excellent manner. Therefore we can find no fault even though so great a number were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in one day, yet we. know of so many other cases where Lodges woefully neglect certain portions of the Work and omit some parts, if not all of the Lectures, although such action was in absolute violation of the Laws of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master also ruled that an applicant whose fore finger of the right hand was missing was ineligible; likewise the same ruling concerning one whose index and second fingers of t h e , right hand were missing. Under the subject of a "Proposed New Masonic Temple" he reports that estimates of an architect have been prepared, and submitted, showing that the cost of the Temple, when entirely completed, would be about $3,000,000.00. If this can be done in Louisiana with only a little over 25,000 Masons, what is the matter with some of the really large jurisdictions who are housing their invaluable records in public buildings and warehouses. In Kansas we are proud of an . absolutely fireproof building, with offices for the Grand Secretaries and Grand Recorders of the four Masonic Grand Bodies, yet it cost us but a little over $125,000.00. Brother JOHN A. DAVILLA submits a very complete report as Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, yet we cannot refrain from taking this opportunity of criticising his report as Grand Secretary in failing to give the number of chartered Lodges on their rolls and thereby save the Grand Secretary of Kansas from growing an unnecessary number of gray hairs. Through a Special Report of the Committee on Correspondence
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their Grand Lodge suspended their relations with the Grand Orient of France until such time as they would respect a custom of jurisdiction as interpreted by the Grand Lodges of the United States. Why not have added one more clause and said until they refrained from admitting the ladies to the secrets of Freemasonry? We are very much surprised at the adoption of a resolution offered by M.'. W-'- Brother THOMAS to the effect that whenever a widow of a Master Mason marries a profane she forfeits her right to claim aid and assistance from the Fraternity. We can draw but one conclusion in the action of their Grand Lodge concerning this proposition, and that is that if the Fraternity has a right to withdraw and annul that portion of a Mason's obligation, it assumes that the love and respect which the brothei* had for his wife when alive was buried with him in the same casket. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 receives brief attention at the hands of Brother DAVILLA in his Report on Corz-espondence. HoLLACE H. BAIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Shreveport. J O H N A. DAVILLA, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, New Orleans. Next Annual, February 6, 1922.
MAINE—1921. Lodges, 206; members, 38,499; net gain, 2,829. Portland, May 3, 1921. EDWARD W . WHEELER, M.". W . " . Grand
Master. As usual our faithful R.'. W.'. Brother ARCHIE LEE TALBOT, Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in his address, under the subject of "Masonic Relief," directs attention to the income of the Lodges of Maine, stating that the average is not sufficient to enable them to meet necessary expenses, while the dues of many of them are so low that they detract from the dignity of Masonry. To our brethren this may seem unimportant,' yet we can apply this same proposition to many of our Lodges even to the extent of some of them not requiring the payment of any dues because they have sufficient income from rentals to meet their overhead charges and pay the Grand Lodge dues, and we presume Maine is like Kansas when a proposition comes up requiring additional funds for charitable purposes—some of these very Lodges are the ones which
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CORRESPONDENCE-MAINE.
February,
"squeal" the loudest. The payment of $2.00 per annum dues to a Masonic Lodge is indeed no credit to either the Lodge or the member paying it. The Grand Master ruled that a Lodge could not donate funds to a Masonic building association or Board of Trustees, but they could invest their funds in its stock or bonds. That is certainly Yankee foresight in business. We note the Grand Secretary, like most other Grand Secretaries, makes some suggestions and recommendations, all of which received courteous treatment at the hands of the pi-oper committees and the Grand Lodge. They amended their law granting Lodges the privilege of conferring the degrees on a clergymian without fee, providing his application was approved by. competent authority. Even our way-downeastern Maine brethren are disposed to be a little lax on their Regulations and \ye doubt whether the amendment to which i-eference has just been made would have been approved by Brother DRUMMOND. They declined to become members of the so-called Masonic Service Association. M . ' . W - ' . Brother ALBRO E . CHASE, the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, reviews the Proceedings of Kansas for the years 1920 and 1921. In referring to Grand Master FARRELLY he calls attention to his plea for admitting the maimed, lame and defective but the Grand Lodge decided otherwise. As a rule and in view of the adopted policy of a Masonic Grand Lodge, it is always safe to read between the lines on matters of this kind that there is "a nigger in the wood pile," and it depends altogether on "whose ox is gored." Yes, our Grand Lodge again affirmed their . position in regard to physical qualification, although the report of our Grand Master one year ago while not approved, had the bad effect of bringing up the question which has to be answered more frequently by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary than it would have been had the proposition beeii left just where it was. Brother CHASE refers to our statement in the Report on Correspondence one year ago concerning the work done in the writer's own Lodge, where they began at midnight and worked continuously until next midnight, and he ventures to ask the question as to what was the condition of the officers, candidates and Craft after twentyfour hours' continuous performance. For his benefit, as well as for others interested, we will say that during that time we had twelve sets of officers, each working about two hours. In this way they were all fresh and there was no part of the Work slighted. EDWARD W . WHEELER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Brunswick. CHARLES B . DAVIS, R - ' - W.'. Grand Secretary, Portland. ALBRO E . CHASE, P . ' . G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Portland.
Next Annual, Portland, May 2, 1922.
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CORRESPONDENCE—MARYLAND.
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MARYLAND—1920. Lodges, 116; members, 24,117; net gain, 2,139. As an introductory to this volume of the Proceedings we note an excellent half tone of their newly elected Grand Master, M.'- W..'WARREN S. SEIPP.
We know Brother SEIPP personally, as well a s
his predecessor, and we feel certain that their Grand Lodge made no mistake in conferring this high honor upon him. Their Semi-annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple in Baltimore on May 11, 1920. Unlike our custom, their Grand Lodge was opened by the Deputy Grand Master in Due Form, after which, the Grand M a s ter is received with proper honors. The Grand Lodge of Maryland has ample facilities and during the entire Communication excellent music is rendered from time to time during the transactions. They were honored with a visit from the Grand Masters of New Jersey and Delaware, a Past Grand Master of New Jersey, the Senior Grand Warden and Senior Grand Steward of New Jersey. The Grand Master begins his address with a reference toprosperity within their jurisdiction, the prosperity of the Craft in general, and reports that during the past year-they had an average attendance of the membership in their Lodges of more than twenty-four per cent. This is an excellent showing and we trust that the members in our own jurisdiction will take notice of this portion of his address. The Grand Master is quite interested and even enthusiastic over the proposition of a nation wide organization providing literature and speakers in the various jurisdictions throughout the country as a means of Masonic education. We can imagine nothing would do greater harm to the Fraternity than that of turning loose the average individual to either talk on the subject of Freemasonry or attempt to distribute so-called Masonic literature as a means of enlightening the Neophytes on so. important a subject as Masonry in general and its symbolism in particular. As we well know about nine-tenths of the articles written on the subject of Freemasonry are not only of no value but do a great deal of harm in the way of conveying to _the young member a wrong idea as well as what we might term "fatals." This is too important a matter to be handled in such a way and indeed nothing of this kind should go before the Craft in any Grand Jurisdiction without it had passed the scrutiny of their best qualified members.
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February,
The Grand Secretary's report is only an exhibit of the finances of the year. The Report of the Grand Inspectors shows that ninety-seven visitations were made in their Lodges during the past six months. It is evident that the proper officers of the Grand Lodge are in close touch with the brethren throughout the jurisdiction and we have no doubt it serves as an aid in all the Lodges in bringing about interest and a desire to attend the Communications. The Grand Lodge was evidently in good spirits when they closed, as we notice "The Hallelujah Chorus" was rendered. The Annual Communication was held in the Masonic Temple in Baltimore, November 16, 1920, with all Grand Officers present. Grand Master HOMER opens his address with the "Swan Song" stating that nothing had occurred to change his mind from the statement made one year ago that the term of office of the Grand Master should be restricted to two years. He believed that a longer term than two years might build up what he terms "an invincible machine" or it might "deter the ambitious and active brother from seeking preferment" in the Grand Lodge. We submit to the good judgment of Brother HOMER in this matter, but are of the opinion that a two-year term is much better than one, although we are sometimes obliged to "suffer and endure", under the one term plan. We notice they were addressed by one of the so-called distinguished members of the Craft from another Grand Jurisdiction who with several others are going about the country attempting to advise the various Grand Lodges what to do in the matter of joining a self-constituted national organization to assume certain rights and privileges which can be exercised legitimately only through each Grand Lodge. The proposition of establishing a National Grand Lodge has always been distasteful to the Fraternity, and while the promoters of this self-constituted organization maintain t h a t they do not propose to establish anything of this kind, yet to the thinking member the proposition contemplates nothing more or less, although up to the present time they have not asked for full authority to maintain jurisdiction over the Craft throughout the United States or the entire universe. As the old saying goes, "There are more ways than one of killing a dog besides choking him to death with buttermilk." . We regret to note that through the recommendation of Grand Master HOMER the Grand Lodge decided on placing in the hands of the Grand Master full authority to allow Lodges to make Masons of the maimed, lame and defective. This of course was wholly based upon sentiment, prompted by the remarks of Grand Master
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MASSACHUSETTS.
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HOMER, and we note that not a single member in their Grand Lodge attempted to defend the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity to which we owe our existence. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 receives consideration at the hands of the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence and he favors us with two pages of his printed report. WARREN E . SEIPP, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Baltimore. GEORGE COOK, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. HENRY BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Semi-annual Baltimore, May 16, 1921. Next Annual, Baltimore, November 15, 1921.
MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 286; members, 92,418; net gain, 10,008. ARTHUR D.. PRINCE, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master.
A Special Communication was held on December 20, 1919, for the purpose of celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Bethany Lodge. The program consisted of only reminiscences and a history of the Lodge. On March 2, 1920, a Special Communication was held a t Gloucester for the purpose of celebrating the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of Tyrian Lodge. The introductory address was delivered by the Grand Master. We note from the historical records that this Lodge had among its first members many distinguished pioneers and the charter itself was signed by JOSEPH WARREN, Grand Master; JOSEPH WEBB, Deputy Grand Master; MOSES D E SHON, Jr., Senior Grand W a r d e n ; EZRA COLLINS, Junior Grand Warden; PAUL REVERE, Senior Grand'Deacon, and SAMUEL D A N -
PORTH, Junior Grand Deacon, and it was dated March 2, 1770. A Quarterly Communication was held March 10, 1920, with all Grand Officers present. We quote from the Grand Master's address the following two paragraphs which no doubt will come home to the minds of many of our own members and should be another reminder of their Masonic duties and not allow the so-called progressive teachings to influence them against a strict adherence to their obligations to the Landmarks of our Institution: It should be borne in upon the minds of our members, old and young, that solicitation is strictly forbidden. "While not a landmark, the law
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MASSACHUSETTS.
February,
against solicitation is so ancient that it takes on the full force of one. Many times in the past this warning has issued from the East, but it is necessary constantly to reiterate, and the Masters should continually remind the Brethren that "our portals are open to all the good and true, but we ask no man to enter." Masonic matters are freely talked over on the street, in the trolley cars, and in the home. News of rejection is often heard of by the man affected and from the lips of non-Masons before he receives his official notice. Not many years ago I was present at a trial in another jurisdiction of a Mason on a charge of revealing the action of the Lodge with respect to the ballot on candidates. He was found guilty and the penalty of indefinite suspension was imposed. He reports that one who had been rejected in one of their Lodges, but subsequently petitioned and received the degrees in another Lodge in less than five years, proclaimed him irregularly made and forbade all Masonic intercourse with him. It will be interesting to the members in our own jurisdiction to know t h a t our Governor, HENRY J. ALLEN, visited the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and was received as a distinguished guest and accorded the privilege of addressing the brethren. We wonder how many members, if any, are living in Kansas who could vouch for Brother ALLEN as a Master Mason, or who vouched for him in Massachusetts? A Special Communication was held Blarch 19, 1920, for the purpose of constituting their West Roxbury Lodge; likewise another one was held on April 5, 1920, for the purpose of dedicating "Masonic Apartments." Whatever that means the writer" is unable to say. On April 12, 1920, the Grand Lodge took part in the Fiftieth Anniversary of Ezekiel Bates Lodge. This Communication consisted of an address on historical matters connected with the Lodge. On May 16-17, 1920, a Special Communication was held to celebrate the One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary of Massachusetts Lodge. The record and history of this Lodge is exceedingly interesting and among the names mentioned in connection with it are those of such brethren as JOHN WARREN and others of like character who were prominently identified with the state and Masonic affairs. A Quarterly Communication was held on June 9, 1920. The Grand Master reported that he had dissolved the District Grand Lodge of Chile and restored the Lodges to their former condition as a Masonic district in charge of a District Deputy Grand Master. We note with much regret that the valuable library of their late SAMUEL C. LAWRENCE still remains in storage. Years ago the writer of this report had much correspondence with Brother
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CORRESPONDENCE—MEXICO.
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LAWRENCE and sent him from time to time copies of our Proceedings, Laws, etc., and we are well aware of the importance and value of his library and we trust the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts will soon place it where the brethren will have easy access to the same. It was proposed to limit the number of candidates to be received in Lodges of certain sizes. A Lodge having over two hundred shall not make more than thirty-five IVIasons in any year; Lodges having 600 members shall not make more than thirty and those having 1,000 members or more, not more than twenty-five. The proposed amendment was referred to a committee for further consideration. The Grand IMaster made reference to their Brother SAMUEL Cox, who celebrated his one hundred and first birthday on August 27, 1920. He has been a member of his Lodge since 1849—71 years a Mason. There is no Report on Correspondence. ARTHUR D . PRINCE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Boston. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, Boston.
MEXICO—1920. Lodges, 15; members, 892; net loss, 126. Mexico City, April 1, 1920. Master.
STEPHEN MOTTA, M.". W.'. Grand
The Grand Master is disposed to be optimistic in regard to Masonic affairs in Mexico as he believes the unpleasant experiences during the past year will be for the best interests of the Craft as it has been the source of a great deal of investigation and the brethren have thereby gained knowledge from the same. . His address deals largely with local matters among their own Lodges and there is nothing which would be of special interest to our members in quoting the same. The Grand Secretary's report is brief and deals with financial matters only. His table of membership shows a net loss which we regret to learn as that column in our statistics is usually blank. The Report on Correspondence is presented by Brother CECIL C. FRESTON. We note there is no review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He is strong on not only letting down the bars but absolutely removing them and admitting to member-
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MICHIGAN.
February,
ship .any one regardless of their physical qualifications. His claim for so doing is based wholly upon the sentimental war proposition. He quotes, the action of several Grand Lodges along these lines and we have neither the time nor the disposition to present the argument as we must wait until some of our brethren have had time to recover from their overflow of sentiment and war loyalty. In view of the conditions in Mexico, however, we believe it would have been well for the Correspondent if he had omitted his discourse along the lines mentioned above, a s well as some other matters. We note they are still carrying in their list of Grand Representatives the name of M.'. W.'. MATTHEW M . MILLER as Grand Representative of Kansas. Our York Grand Lodge brethren were notified more than two years ago t h a t Brother MILLER had passed away in November, 1918, and the writer of this report was recommended and commissioned to fill this vacancy about one year ago. We a r e carrying a s our Representative near their Grand Lodge Brother GEORGE G . BERGMAN, while they report in the 1920 Proceedings which are before us, the name of Brother J. L NEWELL. The Grand Secretary fails to indicate what Grand Representatives were present a t their Annual Communication. SIDNEY ULFELDEB, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Mexico City. CASSIUS C . SHANKS, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Mexico City. Next Annual, Mexico City, March 24, 1921.
MICHIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 452; members, 120,013; net gain, 13,827. Battle Creek, May 24, 1921. IRA A. BECK, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master. R.'. W.'. Brother WILLIAM H . GALLAGHER, our Representative,
was reported present; Michigan, like Kansas, includes with the Proceedings a full halftone picture of their Grand Master and a group picture of all the other officers. From an historical viewpoint this cannot be beaten. Grand Master BECK, it seems, is very popular with the ladies of his home tovvn, a s he was presented, on the day of the opening of the Grand Lodge, with a bouquet from the Chapter of the Eastern Star. The Grand Master, like most others, referred to the prosperity of the Craft in their jurisdiction during the past year.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MICHIGAN.
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His introduction is rather patriotic, which is all right, but he couples up the duties of Masonry with other organizations, such as the Boy Scouts and DeMolai. Under "Decisions" he renders one to the effect that there is no objection to the organization of a Masonic Band, but it must exclude all business propositions or to play for any affair not Masonic. He thinks it should be under the fostering care of a Masonic Lodge. This possibly will be interesting to the brethren in Kansas. The Grand Master was asked whether a Lodge could appropriate a certain amount to provide uniforms for a Masonic team in a local baseball club. Of course, the Grand Master replied in the negative, and indeed we are surprised that even a mention was made of it in his address, as it is so foreign to the principles and teachings of our institution. The Grand Secretary presents a very complete report, first making reference to his years of attendance in the Grand Lodge. Co-incident with his statement that this was his thirty-ninth consecutive attendance upon the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, the writer can say that if it had not been for the doctors and surgeons in the month of January he likewise would have attended his thirty-ninth consecutive time in February last. Like Brother WINSOR, however, even having lost out on the thirty-ninth consecutive time we still are ahead of the hounds as compared with any other member in our Grand Lodge. We might say in defense of our over-sensitive feeling as to age, that it must not be judged from the above that the writer of this report is an old man, as this attendance in Grand Lodge began when he was about three months past the twenty-one year line when he attended the first Annual Communication. We note that the representative of the Eastern Star on their Masonic Home Board has withdrawn from any further participation in its affairs. This was largely due to the fact that the Eastern Star maintains an Orphanage at Adrian, Michigan, while the Masonic Home proper is at Alma. The care of the. Orphanage, it was stated, required all of the energies of the Eastern Star to properly maintain the same and as the Grand Lodge is the only financial support of the Masonic Home proper it was the opinion of the membership that it should be managed 'exclusively by the Grand Lodge. The action in bringing about this withdrawal from the Masonic Home Board was perfectly harmonious in every respect and nothing but the kindliest feeling exists between the Eastern Star and the Grand Lodge. We notice a little later on that the Grand Lodge appropriated $1,000.00 toward the purchase of an automobile for the Eastern Star Orphanage. The salary of the Grand Secretary was raised from $3,000.00
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CORRESPONDENCE-MINNESOTA.
February;
to $5,000.00 a year. Kansas did likewise, only not to such a great extent, but they made the' increased allowance an honorarium during the time the present Grand Secretary remained in office so that when a new hand goes to the wheel he'will receive only the compensation which was paid the present incumbent for twenty-six years. 'We regret that space will not permit of making further reference to the transactions of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, but the "whistle has blown" and we rnust say nothing further in this report. In the Report on Correspondence the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 are reviewed and liberal quotations are made from the address of the Grand Master and the oration by Brother Judge BuRCH. ROBERT P. ANDERSON, M . ' . 'W-'. Grand Master, Port Huron.
Lou B. WiNSOR, R-'. "W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Grand Rapids. Next Annual, Grand Rapids, May 2-3, 1922.
MINNESOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 272; members, 45,593; net gain, 5,598. St. Paul, J a n u a r y
19, 1921.
E. A. MONTGOMERY, M.'. 'W.".
Grand Master. 'We note the Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. The address of the Grand Master occupies forty-nine .pages of the printed Proceedings. He has little to .say.in the beginning of his address, referring only to the privilege of once more meeting in Annual Communication and acknowledging thanks to the Grand Artificer of the Universe for the prosperity in their jurisdiction. He reports having issued a warning and admonition to all their Lodges to be cautious in the matter of receiving petitions in order that the Craft would not admit to membership certain persons who were "hostile to our present form of Ainerican government and our social institutions." He stated he had been reliably informed that men were petitioning for the degrees who were enemies of the Fraternity, with no other view than that of obtaining all information possible and using it to destroy, in the course of due time, our time honored Institution. It would be well for our Lodges to do likewise, as we are not exempt from the same class of individuals.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MINNESOTA.
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He rendered thirty-eight decisions. Among them we note t h a t a Lodge can receive a petition from one who is but seventeen years of age if he was enlisted in the United States Navy, honorably discharged therefrom and is living a t home with his parents. Rather a peculiar decision; however, we mention it a s a matter of information to our members. Under the subject of "Physical Qualifications," their Grand Lodge amended their Constitution in 1920 providing that one, when properly equipped with artiflcial appliances as substitutes for the original part of the candidate, was eligible to receive the degrees. The Grand Master goes into the subject quite extensively in his report and concludes the subject with a list of physical disabilities of persons wh9 desired to be made Masons, but in his judgment they did not fulfill the requirements of their law and he therefore declared them ineligible. For the information of the brethren of Kansas we note that the physical disabilities included practically every possible thing except the loss of a man's head. The amazing pax't of the report of the Grand Master on this subject is the fact that out of all the great number of applications made to him for authority to receive petitions from the maimed, lame and defective, there were but two from ex-service men. We wonder if this is not a "sweet morsel" for the members in the various Grand Jurisdictions who have used as an argument in favor of admitting the maimed, lame and defective, that it applied almost wholly to the young men who entered the service of their country. Their law was amended to the effect that not more than five candidates could be initiated, passed or raised, at the same Communication, except by Dispensation, and that no Dispensation should be issued permitting more than ten candidates to receive any one of the degrees at the same Communication. The Report on Correspondence is by Brother TODD, who briefly reviews the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920. FREDERICK E . JENKINS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Fairbault. JOHN FISHER, R-". W ' - Grand Secretary, St. Paul. IRVING TODD, Correspondent, Hastings.-
Next Annual, St. Paul, January 18, 1922.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MISSISSIPPI.
February,
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 366; members, 26,978; net gain, 3,171. Jackson, February,
1921.
EDWARD L . FAUCETTS, M . ' - W-"-
Grand Master. There seems to have been no one present to look after the interests of the Grand Lodge of Kansas as the representative is not reported present. We quote the following from the Grand Master's Address vi'hich, although it contains but little more than five lines, is food for thought by those brethren who are so anxious to lay aside the Landmarks of Freemasonry and admit to membership those who under our Ancient Charges and Regulations are not entitled to these honors: The mLssion of Freemasonry is one of love and enlightenment; its aim is the promotion of human haiDpiness in brotherly union ; the welfare and ennoblement of mankind ; the moral improvement of its members, and to render social life more agreeable. The same liberty and freedom t h a t ]3ervades this country and is inherited by its citizens, characterizes Masonry.
The Grand Master is thoroughly awake to the value of their Grand Secretary and before concluding his address he pays Brother MCKAY a very nice compliment. The Grand Secretary's report is very complete and contains as statistics only that relating to their membership, the other part being left for the Grand Treasurer. He reports that a part of the records of the Grand Secretary's office and other important matter were destroyed in a fire at their Masonic Home. Better follow the course of the Grand Lodge of Kansas and construct an absolutely ilreproof building. After cai-efully considering the so-called French Masonrj they declined to extend recognition to a n y of the French Grand Bodies. We note this Grand Lodge is in the habit of electing honorarj Past Grand Masters. We fear this is another case of sentiment warping good judgment and we can only speak for ourselves, bul if such an honor were offered we would be obliged, in justice to oui feeling, to decline accepting it. We note that in order to be in line with some other "progressive" jurisdictions the ghost of physical qualifications came before their Committee on Laws, but it seems they were willing to let their law stand as it now is, which requires practically such quali-
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CORRESFONDEh'CEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MISSOURI.
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fications as are expected in complying with the Ancient Regulations of the Fraternity. The Report on Correspondence is presented by Brother HENRY C. YAWN and Kansas is reviewed for 1920. JOHN H . JOHNSON, M.'. W-'. Grand Master, Ackerman. OLIVER LEE MCKAY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Meridian. EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, P.'- G.'- M.'., Correspondent, Newton.
Next Annual, Meridian, February 21, 1922.
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 651; members, 90,416; net gain, 10,967. Kansas City, September 21, 1920. JULIUS C . GARRELL, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, with all Grand Officers present. The Grand Master has but few words to say in the opening of his address. He briefly refers to the high honor which had been conferred on him by electing him to the highest office within the gift of the Craft, but states that he did his best and presents his report as evidence of the trust reposed in him. Evidently much time was spent by him in the interests of the Craft, as he reports, under the head of "Special Occasions," a sufficient number of visits with a brief account of same, to occupy five pages of the journal. The committee to 'whom was referred the proposition of the celebration of their Centennial Celebration reported that it would require from $4,500 to $5,000 to properly hold the celebration, but as the Committee on Ways and Means had reported an expenditure of not to exceed $3,000.00 the Grand Master felt he was not warranted in authorizing the additional amount needed. The Grand Lodge, however, subsequently made an appropriation of $6,000.00 for the celebration which is to be held at the time of their next Annual Communication. The Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, of .which M.'. W.'- Brother WILLIAM F . K U H N was Chairman, presented a very complete report on the requests of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, Grand, Orient and Grand Lodge of France and Germany. In the case of Mexico and France they recommended that the request be denied, and concerning the seven German Lodges, a postponement of the request.
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CORRESPONDENCE—MONTANA.
February,
The so-called Grotto evidently has better standing with the Grand Lodge of Missouri than it has in Colorado, as we notice they extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge to hold its next Annual Communication in their new hall in St. Louis and the offer was of course accepted. The Repprt on Correspondence does not include a I'eview of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, presumably on account of the issue being late. WILLIAM F . JOHNSON, M . ' . W.'- Grand Master, Boonville. J O H N R . PARSONS, R . ' . W--- Grand Secretary, St. Louis. CHARLES C. "WOODS, Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, September 20, 1921.
MONTANA—1920. Lodges, 134; members, 15,913; net gain, 2,100. Missoula, August 18, 1920. W. L. PARMELEE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. R.'. W-'. Brother ROBERT J. HATHAWAY, our Grand Represent-
ative, was present. We quote the following few lines from the address of the Grand Master which is good Masonic teaching: Guided by the Ancient Landmarks, and believing that Masonry in its scope of service is, and should be a progressive science, dependent upon the condition and needs d£ society, tlie spirit of tlie Craft throughout tlie nation seems to disclose an increasing determination to serve mankind as new world conditions thrust upon us deniand.
He believes the time has come when permanent quarters should be provided for the Grand Secretary. Might we suggest that Montana follow the example of Kansas and put up a modern but modest absolutely fireproof building for the offices of the several Masonic Grand Bodies? It is proposed to establish a memorial tablet at Virginia City, and an effort is being made to purchase a lot or a portion of a lot of ground on which to erect the tablet. Virginia City contains the oldest Lodge in their jurisdiction. We are proud as Kansas Masons to say that Virginia City Lodge was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Kansas on December 20, 1864. It was dropped from the rolls on account of the organization of the Grand Lodge of Montana in 1866. We therefore claim to be the mother of their Virginia City Lodge.
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The Committee on Correspondence reported adversely on recognizing the Grand Lodge and the Grand Orient of France, which of course was adopted, but before this was done we note that one brother made a talk in favor of extending the recognition. We might refer this brother to the report of the Committee on French Masonry in our 1918 Proceedings. The Grand Lodge wds entertained by the Missoula brethren in what they term a "delightful auto trip through the wonderful Bitter Route Valley." We venture a guess that it was a delightful ride. M.'. W.'- Brother H. S. HEPNER presents the usual review on Correspondence, including the 1920 Proceedings of Kansas. ROBERT J. HATHAWAY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Glendive. CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR., R-"- W . " . Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P - ' - G-'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Helena. Next Annual, Butte, August 17, 1921.
NEBRASKA—1921. • Lodges, 283; members, 34,647; net gain, 3,841. Omaha, June 7, 1921. JOSEPH B . PRADENBURG, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master. In opening the Grand Lodge they varied a little from the usual custom as it appears that their Deacons and a brother carrying the Book of Law escorts the Grand Master to the Grand Lodge, where he is received with the Private Grand Honors and then assumes his station. His address begins with a few lines referring to his services the past year and the condition of the Craft throughout the state. He reports a sort of cleaning house proposition as he found that several Lodges were practically dead, and upon a thorough investigation found it would be for the best interests of their jurisdiction to arrest the charters. This he did and reported the facts to the Grand Lodge. Brother WHITE, the Grand Secretary, presents his usual complete and interesting report. The Grand Lodge proposes the establishment of a Masonic Hospital some place in Nebraska, and with that in view a I'esolution was adopted providing for a committee of seven to confer with representatives of other Masonic Bodies, also the Eastern Star and Shrine, to consider the advisability of the project.
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February,
Their law was amended making it a Masonic offense to apply for the Scottish or York Rite degrees or to solicit a petition from another until after the lapse of one year from the time said petitioner was made a Master Mason and shall have attended at least twelve regular meetings of a Master Mason's Lodge. . They add to this the Shrine. We note, however, that nothing was said about the Eastern Star. The Report on Correspondence includes a review of the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920. LEWIS E . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Long Pine. FRANCIS E . WHITE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Omaha. Next Annual, Omaha, June 6, 1922.
NEVADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 22; members, 2,313; net gain, 135. Reno, June 8, 1921. HARRY H . ATKINSON, M.". W . " : Grand Master. During the year five Special Communications were held and their Annual. The latter occurred on June 8, 1921, in Reno. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not in attendance. The Grand Master delivered an interesting local address, covering in detail all matters which came under his supervision during the year. We notice he Issued two diplomas to widows of deceased brothers in good standing. ' This is the first instance of this kind the w^riter hss evei* noticed and it is therefore news to our brethren. The Grand Master was evidently a busy man as we notice he visited all of their lodges during the year and in his address gives a detailed account of each. We are pleased to note the compliment he pays the Reports on Correspondence. He undoubtedly is one of the good brethren who reads these Reports and it necessarily follows would have nothing but kind words for the reviews. The writer's experience has been that the only opponents to the Reports on Correspondence are members who never, read them. The Grand Secretary's report, as usual,, is quite interesting and includes a segregated account of the receipts during the year. He concludes his report with some very interesting remarks in regard to the Craft in their state.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NEW
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Through the Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence it was decided that if one who has received the First Degree fails to appear for the next Degree, a new ballot must be taken the same as when the original petition is acted upon. We have no law of that kind but we do grant to all members the right to call for a ballot at any time a candidate appears for advancement. Brother E. D. VANDERUETH, as usual, prepares an interesting Report on Correspondence, and we note that he reviews the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920. LOUIS G. CAMPBELL, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master, Winnemucca. EDWARD D . VANDEBLIETH, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Reno. Next Annual, Reno, June 14, 1922.
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Lodges, ,213; members, 62,253; net gain, 7,170. Trenton, April 20, 1921. COOPER H . PRICKETT, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Ma.ster. This Grand Lodge held seven Emergent Communications during the year, principally for the purpose of constituting new Lodges and installing their officers. At the Annual Cow^i^unication on April 20, 1921, all Grand Officers were present and R.'. W.". Brother ARTHUR POTTERTON, the Grand Representative of Kansas, was on hand. The Grand Master begins his address by referring to the charge placed in his hands one year ago, and was conscious that he maintained unsullied all the traditions and Ancient Landmarks. This remark is indeed gratifying to those who have proper respect for those Regulations established by the fathers. He issued a communication to all Lodges in regard to the tendency of some to lower the dignity of our Institution by "rude and unbecoming treatment, revolting to the fine sensibilities of a true gentleman." He decided that a Lodge room dedicated to Masonic purposes may be used by the Chapter, Council and Commandery. He ruled that the number of Masons required to open and close a Lodge is the number pi-escribed by the Ritual, one of whom must be the Worshipful Master or the Senior Warden, but to do Masonic work seven Masons are required, as well as for Lodge business. This
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decision was approved by their Committee on Jurisprudence. We would advise our brethren in Kansas not to attempt to apply this decision in our jurisdiction, as it would not go. While we do not practice it, yet in a quiet way we might say that a Lodge of Entered Apprentices consists of seven or more, a Lodge of Fellow Crafts consists of five or more, and a Lodge of Master Masons consists of three or moi'e. The Report on Correspondence is submitted by Brother ROBERT A. SHIRREFS and includes the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920. ERNEST A. REED, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Trenton. . ISAAC CHERRY, R-'- W.'. Grand Secretary, Trenton. ROBERT A. .SHIRREFS, Correspondent, Elizabeth.
Next Annual, Trenton, April 19, 1922.
NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 52; members, 5,276; net gain, 515. Albuquerque, F e b r u a r y 21, 1921. RICHARD H . HANNA, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Soon after the Grand Lodge was opened the Committee on Jurisprudence x-eported that they had given careful consideration to the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago referring to them a proposed revision of their By-Laws, and it was their opinion that they were without authority to act in the premises and therefore recommended that the matter of the proposed revision be referred to the incoming Committee on Jurisprudence with instructions and authority to make a complete revision of their laws and submit the same to the Grand Master not later than the first day of August, 1921. The report was adopted. At the afternoon session the Grand Master submitted his annual address which was introduced in a very brief manner, referring only to the most successful year in the history of theii Grand Lodge and extending a cordial invitation to all brethren to attend this meeting. It required five pages of the printed report to record requests from foreign jurisdictions to confer degrees; likewise it required more'than two pages to record the requests from their own jurisdictions for others to confer the degrees for them. Under the head of "Condition of Lodges," he very properly calls attention to the fact that there is a lack of attendance in most of the Lodges and that he believes this condition could be improved
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if the officers of the several Lodges gave some attention to proper Masonic work for the individual members. He also refers to the lack of the social feature which is in most Lodges sadly neglected. The Grand Secretary's report is confined to financial exhibits and a statement of work done. The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended that the practice of Lodges notifying all other Lodges in their jurisdiction of all rejections, suspensions, expulsions and reinstatements be discontinued. They likewise reported that electioneering for office in their jurisdiction is prohibited and shall be deemed a Masonic offense. The recommendations were adopted. We note the Grand Patron of the Eastern Star made a short address before the Grand Lodge. We might refer our New Mexico brethren to the action of the Grand Master of Pennsylvania on this subject. They adopted a resolution concerning their belief in the "free and compulsory education of the children of our nation in public primary schools^" We can think of no excuse for such action on the part of a Grand Lodge of Masons as it would certainly be un-American to believe otherwise. Good Masons must of necessity be good citizens and resolutions of this kind, it seems to the writer, are out of order. The Report on Correspondence is presented in what we term one of those mixed-up forms which makes it practically impossible for the busy Correspondent to read it. If there is any special advantage in preparing a report in this form we would thank Brother MILNE to tell us what it is. FRANCIS E . LESTER, M . ' . W-'- Grand Master, Mesilla Park. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, R . ' . W ' - Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N MILNE, Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Albuquerque, February 23, 1922.
NEW SOUTH WALESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 293; members, 32,259; net gain, 4,276. We first note a Special Communication held on July 9, 1919. M-'W.'. Brother WILLIAM THOMPSON was proclaimed Grand Master for the ensuing year. The Grand Master then, presented his address, and we quote the following as it is good Masonic doctrine and worthy of being read by the Fraternity in general:
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Any Brother with a valid objection to a candidate has the opportunity of placing his objection before the Committee, and if this prove wellfounded, the proposition would doubtless be withdrawn. There may possibly be occasions on which the use of the black ball is fully justified, and the Mason who, through selfish or cowardly reasons, fails in his duty in this •regard has little consideration for the welfare of the Institution, or for the terms of his obligation. Utterly despicable, however, is the conduct of one actuated by personal motives, or some worldly outside difference, who under secrecy of the sacred ballot strikes from his safe ambush a worthy and unsuspecting victim. There is no room in Freemasonry for men of this description, who so fail to realize the enormity- of their offense In thus revenging some small personal difference. Let the Brethren ever remember that the ballot is the Mason's most sacred privilege, and must always be- used with the purest and highest of motives. K a n s a s w a s r e p r e s e n t e d , a s u s u a l , b y R-'. W - ' . A. J . BURBIDGE. W e n e x t o b s e r v e a r e c o r d of t h e i r Q u a r t e r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n held S e p t e m b e r 10, 1919. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s , w i t h b u t o n e exception, d e a l s w i t h local m a t t e r s only. T h e exception r e l a t e s to a c e r t a i n m u s i c a l p r o p o s i t i o n a n d h e s t a t e s t h a t a n a t t e m p t w a s made to introduce lady singers at an installation banquet, but h e h a d g i v e n o r d e r s t h a t on no a c c o u n t w e r e ladies t o be a d m i t t e d to t h e i r b a n q u e t s . T h e w r i t e r is for t h e l a d i e s all f i g h t , b u t a g r e e s w i t h t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t h a t t h e y a r e n o t in place in a t t e n d i n g a Masonic installation banquet. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in his a d d r e s s c a t i o n of D e c e m b e r 10, 1919, h a s t h e a L o d g e social and w e q u o t e it h e r e a s d r i f t i n g in t h e s a m e d i r e c t i o n a n d we is sufficient":
at the Quarterly Communifollowing to s a y c o n c e r n i n g some of o u r own L o d g e s a r e believe a " w o r d to t h e wise
Lodge Social.—I have received from two sources the following advertisement, clipped from a local daily ; "Lodge -^ " "Social Evening in Masonic Hall—Saturday, 27th November, at- 7 :45 p. m. Music, Song, and Dance. Refreshments provided. "Gents 1/-, Ladies 6d. ' •
w.-. M.-. Social Seci-etary. The above does not commit a breach of our Conistitutions regarding Masonic publication, but it is a most regrettable thing that any Lodge should so lower the dignity of the Craft by ofllcially associating itself with a function of this character. If the Brethren desire to promote this sort of enjoyment, let them at least do it amongst themselves, without degrading themselves by appealing to the public for its sixpences and shillings. Remember that Freemasonry stands on a high plane, and that this sort of thing will tend to make it contemptible. W e n o t e in t h e special R e p o r t of the C o m m i t t e e on C o r r e s p o n d ence a r e c o m m e n d a t i o n to t h e effect t h a t t h e M a s t e r s of L o d g e s p r e s e n t a copy of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e G r a n d Lodge to e v e r y
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brother on being raised. The recommendation is all right, but from a practical point of view it is out of the question. To do this the Grand Lodge would be obliged to have almost an unlimited number of these books printed. He likewise criticises many of the Grand Lodges of the United States for extending fraternal greetings to the Grand Orient and Grand Lodge of France. He is absolutely right and such action was prompted only by foolish sentiment. However, our Grand Lodge has always refused to recognize any of the so-called French Masonry and we would refer the Committee to our report on this subject in the 1918 Proceedings. There is no review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas in their Report on Correspondence. WILLIAM THOMPSON, M . ' . W-". Grand Master. ARTHUR H . BRAY, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Sydney.
NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 888; members, 254,282; net gain, 19,388. New York City, May 3, 1921.
ROBERT H . ROBINSON, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. R.'. W-'. Brother SIDNEY MORSE, the Grand Representative of
Kansas, was present. We quote the following from the Grand Master's foreword to his address: In the midst of all the world changes, the general unrest, the violent adjustment and readjustment of the level of values and all the other a p parently uncontrollable changes that have taken place, in face of the threatened invasion of the peaceable, regular and sane order of things by forces that make for disorder, degradation and destruction. Freemasonry, imbued with and holding forth the invincible spirit of Americanism, inculcating lofty citizenship and the principles of righteous and honorable living, looms forth more popular than ever before in its history in its appeal to thousands of young men as a desirable and enviable haven ot membership.
The Grand Master includes with his report an address made to the District Deputies on the occasion of the official visit to their Home a t Utica on June 26th. This address was a sort of review of the important matters adopted by Grand Lodge and which should be carried out as nearly as possible with the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Masters in visiting their Lodges; in other words, the address was very similar to the talks made in our jurisdiction at the meeting of the District Deputy Grand Masters at Grand Lodge.
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T h e G r a n d M a s t e r w a d e s i n t o t h e p r o p o s i t i o n of c o m m e r c i a l Rituals, s t a t i n g that new members frequently walk into t h e Grand S e c r e t a r y ' s office w i t h w o r n out a n d i m p e r f e c t copies of t h e W o r k a n d a s k t o h a v e t h e books r e p l a c e d . W h e n a s k e d w h e r e t h e books w e r e s e c u r e d i t f r e q u e n t l y h a p p e n s t h e y s t a t e it w a s h a n d e d to' t h e m b y some m e m b e r of t h e L o d g e . H e d i r e c t s a t t e n t i o n t o t h e f a c t t h a t some of t h e c o n c e r n s in N e w Y o r k City h a v e g r o w n rich selling t h e s e books t o t h e C r a f t . I n K a n s a s w e h a d s i m i l a r exp e r i e n c e s f o r m a n y y e a r s , b u t finally a d o p t e d w h a t w e t e r m a n "Official C i p h e r , " which is n o t h i n g m o r e or less t h a n t h e initial l e t t e r of t h e w o r d s of o u r W o r k a n d f o u r copies only a r e f u r n i s h e d t o each L o d g e a n d upon t h e occasion of t h e v i s i t of t h e D i s t r i c t D e p u t y all t h e s e books m u s t be placed in h i s h a n d s f o r i n s p e c t i o n a n d a t t h e close of t h e y e a r t h e n e w l y elected M a s t e r m u s t f u r n i s h t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y a receipt. If a book is lost t h e L o d g e is penalized t o t h e e x t e n t of p a y i n g $20.00 for each copy a n d no a d d i t i o n a l copy is f u r n i s h e d t o r e p l a c e i t . N o o t h e r copies a r e f u r n i s h e d e x c e p t t o t h e 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 , a n d h e in t u r n m u s t deliver it to his s u c c e s s o r in office. He some of occasion interest
r e f e r s t o t h e . i n a u g u r a t i o n of P r e s i d e n t H A R D I N G , a n d a s o u r b r e t h r e n a r e n o t f a m i l i a r w i t h t h e Bible used on t h i s w h e n t h e o a t h w a s a d m i n i s t e r e d , w e believe i t will be of to quote the following:
NO doubt you all know, that the Bible on which Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON took the oath of ofBce as first President of the United States on April 30th, 1V89, on the steps of the Federal Building in Wall Street, New York City, was and still is the Bible of our own St. John's Lodge No, 1. Agreeably to the request of Brotiier HARDING that he be granted the privilege of taking the oath of office on the same Bible, the Grand Master had the great pleasure of accompanying the Committee of St. John's Lodge, consisting of the Master, Brother FREDERICK A. ONDERDONK and P a s t Masters Brothers GEORGE T . MONTGOMERY, GEORGE H . P H I L L I P S / J O H N J. MORROW and CHARLES H . HAMILTON, who were appointed to escort
and guard the Bible and witnessing from a prominent place on the inaugural stand the consummation of Brother HARDING'S desire. On that famous Bible, that priceless treasure of St. John's Lodge, Brother HARDING promised and swore to defend the Constitution and fulfill the great office of President, pressing his lips on that verse in the Prophecy of Micah which asks "What doth GOD require of thee but to do Justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly before thy GOD?" to which he referred at the close of his powerful address with these inspiring words of dedication and consecration. T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y ' s r e p o r t is v e r y brief-, b e i n g only a v e r y condensed financial r e p o r t a n d e x h i b i t of m e m b e r s h i p . T h e y a m e n d e d t h e i r l a w p r o v i d i n g t h a t a Lodge shall n o t conf e r a d e g r e e u p o n m o r e t h a n five c a n d i d a t e s a t t h e s a m e t i m e except b y special a u t h o r i t y from t h e G r a n d M a s t e r . We wonder.
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how they dispose of the Second Section of the Third Degree, but in the spirit of "progressiveness" which seems to be rampant with our New Yorli brethren, we have no doubt they got by it all right. We note they have a new way of getting away with the physical qualification proposition by recommending that the Grand Master shall have power, by Dispensation, to waive physical qualifications as "the result of service in the naval or military service." M.'. W.'. Brother WILLIAM SHERER presents the Report on
Correspondence, which includes a brief review of the 1920 Kansas Proceedings. RoRERT H. ROBINSON, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master, New York. ROBERT JUDSON KENWORTHY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, New
York. WILLIAM SHERER, P . ' . G.'- M.'., Correspondent, New York.
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 216; members, 16,025; net gain, 999. Invercargill, May 3, 1920. Owing to the absence of the Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother MORRIS THOMPSON, Past Grand Master,
presided. The address of the Grand Master was read by V.'. W.'. Brother J. J. EssoM, President of the Board of General Purposes. We quote the following as not only good Masonic doctrine but as good advice to the members of some of our Grand Lodges who are disposed to override the Landmarks of Freemasonry: In my .character as a citizen, and not merely as a Mason, I shall continue to watch with profound interest the growth of an organization . which in my judgment continually helps to maintain a lofty standard of citizenship. He who is a good Mason must be a good citizen. The good Mason understands that a society of human beings will totter and crumble away unless it possesses some code of rules which recognizes that the strong must protect the weak and that the interest of the individual must often be subordinated to the general good of the rest of his fellowmen. When the fundamental principles upon which a society exists a r e honourable conduct, faithful work, and an impulse to help and to keep on helping the man who has fallen before the bitter wind of adversity, t h a t society alone will survive such a test as our nation was put to in recent years, and will exert no uncertain influence upon the fate of the world. This being the rock upon which the principles of Masonry rest, it h a s survived the test of years. The inherent worth of Masonry makes a Mason an inherently worthy man. He is better equipped as a citizen -through being a Mason than he "would have been had he never been brought within the pale of Masonic influence.
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It has been their custom to change their Grand Lodge office and staff and records from one place to another at the end of every two years. The Grand Master states that it may have been desirable in the past to follow this custom but t h a t time has "gone by." We note our New Zealand" brethren are not unmindful of the needs of the widow and orphans as one case is reported where the wife of one of the members was left a widow with six small children and the Lodges contributed in our money, between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00 and the Grand Lodge will pay her a weekly allowance from now on. " We note the Grand Lodge very properly denied recognition to any of the so-called three Grand Masonic Bodies of France. We are pleased to note the increase in the salary of their faith'ful Grand Secretary from $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 per annum. There is no Report on Correspondence. THOMAS ROSS, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master, Dunedin. MALCOLM NICCOL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Dunedin.
NEW ZEALANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 219; members, 17,542; net gain, 2,516. Auckland, May 11, 1921. THOMAS ROSS, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master. At this Communication M.'. W-'. Brother THOMAS ROSS was re-elected Grand Master for the year 1921-1922. A report from their Board of Management shows that their Widows' and Orphans' and Aged Masons' Fund amounts to ÂŁ10,618 for this year, or at the rate of twelve shillings per member for the whole territory. This speaks well for our New Zealand, brethren. The address of the Grand Master is somewhat brief, but indicates that he has been in very close touch with the work in their jurisdiction. He refers in a most touching manner to the retirement of their venerable Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'- Brother MALCOLM NICCOL. It is intimated that this distinguished brother guided the destinies of that Grand Lodge for many years, but now, in justice to himself and advanced age, he is compelled to relinquish the office. We join our New Zealand brethren in hoping that Brother NICCOL may be spared for many years as an adviser at least in their jurisdiction. The time for holding their Annual Communication was changed from May to November. THOMAS ROSS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Dunedin. GEORGE BARCLAY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Dunedin.
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NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 449; members, 32,925; net gain, 2,013. Raleigh, J a n u a r y 18, 1921.
JAMES C. BRASWELL, M - ' - W-"-
Grand Master. There was no Grand Representative of Kansas present. Two years in succession a t least without responding for our jurisdiction. The Grand Master in introducing his address first had the pleasure to announce the presence of M.'. W.-. WILLIAM W . GAULT,
Grand Master of Virginia, who was present to attend this Communication. The Grand Master of Virginia was accorded the usual honors and made a very interesting talk to the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master then read his address, from which we quote the following few words which will no doubt be of interest to our brethren: As the tiny bud opens and expands its tender petals, under the ripening influence of the morning's genial, sun, into a beautiful, full blown rose, so by these associations are our hearts filled with fraternal love and affection and we are here taught by the sublime tenets of our glorious Order, in all their matchless purity and vigor, the indisputable truth of the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of GOD ; and when we shall have resumed our working tools, tlie inspiring influence of these communications will soothe our weary souls with recollections as soft and sweet as the sound of the distant convent bell to the weary desert traveler.
He suspended one Master from office for unmasonic conduct, but gives none of the details. One of their Lodges issued a charity appeal for one of its members, but it was found, on investigation, that this brother had listed for taxation .property aggregating about $14,000.00. The Grand Master believed this was an imposition on the Craft and the Lodge was ordered to reimburse the several Lodges which had contributed. He reports that many of their Lodges are doing work other than that prescribed by their lecturers. He therefore recommends that Lodges be compelled to employ the services of their Grand or Assistant Lecturers, and learn the work prescribed by their Grand Lodge. J. BAILEY OWEN, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Henderson. W I U J A M W . WILLSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Raleigh. HENRY A. GRADY, Correspondent, Clinton.
Next Annual, Raleigh, J a n u a r y 3, 1922.
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NORTH DAKOTA—1921. Lodges, 124; members, 13,582; net gain, 1,257. Grand Porks, J u n e 21, 1921.
ALLEN V. HAIG, M . ' . W-"..Grand
Master. They were honored with several distinguished guests who were accorded the usual honors befitting their stations, and we note that the first one introduced was our ancient friend and Brother, GEORGE A. PETTIGRBW, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of South Dakota. Brother PETTIGREW was signally honored in these Proceedings as they included therewith an excellent likeness of this distinguished Brother. The Grand Master in opening his address has but little to say outside of the usual words of welcome and an announcement of the purpose of the Annual Communication, it being that of reviewing the work of the past year. In speaking of the prosperous conditions he directs attention to the danger at the present time of undesirable material being received because of the increased popularity of the fraternity. He further states that it is quality and not quantity that should govern the selection of the material for our building. The Grand Lodge maintains a cottage at Dunseith, where the State sanatorium is located. The Grand Master reports that through the Trustees of their Relief Fund they made a purchase of blankets for the cottage, amounting to $436.74. The Grand Master under "Decisions" ruled that where one petitioned for advancement on a waiver of jurisdiction and was rejected he could not return to the original Lodge and receive the degrees but was the rejected material of the Lodge acting on his lt«-dllCl
site to the law in Kansas. We take the position that having rejected the petitioner on a waiver they acquired no jurisdiction. One of their Lodges, when spreading a ballot, could find no black cubes, so they made white cubes from a wax candle and when the ballot was examined it was found to contain two white cubes. The Grand Master was asked whether the ballot was legal, and of course he decided it was not and ordered another ballot spread., He reports that there is a growing need for a Masonic Home, but their jurisdiction is not able at this time to maintain one. The proposition, however, is being considered in the hope that ere long they will be able to establish a place for the destitute Brother Master Mason, his widow and orphans. Something out of the ordinary is his subject of "Masonic
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Clubs." He states that accompanied by a Past Master he assisted in organizing a Masonic Club. In referring to the subject he ventures a guess that it is a wonderful opportunity for Masonic work, which he fears has been overlooked. He also recommends that the matter be taken up at the meeting of the District Deputies and that some plan be worked out for the organization of other clubs among their brethren. He directs attention to some of thfeir Temples being used by organizations which would permit initiation ceremonies and banquets on Sunday. He wrote the brethren interested that he did not consider this to be a proper use of the Temple when the Grand Lodge itself did not allow their Lodges to use them for that purpose. He reports that on June 1, 1921, they dedicated the marker and tablet placed on the site near Bismarck where the first Masonic ceremony was ever held in the State of North Dakota. He likewise reports that in compliance with the instructions of last year a marker and tablet had been placed on the site of the building at Pembine in which the first regular Masonic Lodge was organized in that state. The ceremony of dedicating this marker was made a special occasion during this Annual Communication and the Proceedings contains a number of pictures in connection with this historic spot. Many distinguished visitors from over the country had accepted their kind invitation and were present to grace the occasion. The report of the Grand Secretary, as usual, is quite lengthy, consuming more than nine pages of the Proceedings, exclusive of the statistical and other tables. His summary of membership is out of the ordinary and one must figure quite a bit to understand just what it means. We note, however, that in order to make a balance he reports both under his increase and decrease "error," but does not state what the error is. However, the table is prepared for the information of the Craft of that jurisdiction and it is none of our business how they do things in North Dakota. He covers in his reports the following subjects: Proceedings, Annual Returns, Increase of Membership, Decrease of Membership, Finances, North Dakota Military Lodge, Near East Relief, Charters Burned, Dispensations for new Lodges, Masonic Service Association, George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association, Outside Meetings, Official Ritual, North Dakota Monitor, Lodge Account Books,-Blanks and other Supplies, Additional Vault Fixtures and Office Equipment, Change in Office Force, Grand Secretaries, Conclusion. He reports the printing and distribution of their North Dakota
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Monitor. He admits of a few typographical errors, but the work as a whole is entirely creditable. The proof was read by four different persons, and that every possible precaution had been taken to prevent mistakes. Here is where we have the best of our good Brother STOCKWELL as we had our adopted Monitor reprinted this year, electroplates made from the same and it went through without one single error, typographical or otherwise. He refers to their "Lodge Accotint Books" stating that forms for financial records and dues were adopted years ago by their Grand Lodge, but owing to the "modern efficiency records" a loose leaf system was adopted as in his judgment it was inadvisable to continue the old system. This suggestion, coupled with the fact that the Grand Secretary is now to have all blanks and record books printed and distributed from his office, we know full well will place their distinguished Grand Secretary where he will need the sympathy and prayers of the whole Craft of their jurisdiction. The Chairman of the' Committee on Correspondence, Brother GRANT S . HAGER, presents a special report dealing with the numerical growth, charity, physical qualifications, the Grotto, large Lodges and topical reviews. In concluding his comments on "Physical Qualifications," he says: "I am convinced that within a few short years the pressure fi'om this source alone will compel the 'Bitter Enders' to relax their vigilance and that wooden legs will be more in evidence within the walls of Masonic Lodges than 'wooden heads.' " This prompts us to wonder whether, in the short years to which he refers, the greater number of members will attend the Communications of their Lodge or the recommended "Masonic Clubs," "Grotto," "DeMolay," and the balance of the orders of the Sons of Rest? Here is an interesting bit of news for our Kansas brethren. The Grand Lodge was called to "ease" and a committee from the Eastern Star, composed of both ladies and gentlemen, was announced and the Grand Patron of that organization and who happens to be the Grand Secretary, presented the Grand Lodge with a Holy Bible. The Grand Master of course accepted the gift and the corrimittee who were not entitled to seats in the Grand Lodge retired, and labor was then resumed. The first order of business then was the adoption of a motion that a special committee be appointed to convey the greetings of the Grand Lodge to the Order of the Eastern Star and express their thanks for the gift. The Report on Correspondence reviews our 1920 Proceedings. The writer concludes with a comment that their North Dakota Proceedings for 1918 and 1919 are "reviewed fairly" and numerous'quotations are made. We thought we were doing quite well.
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Brother HAGER, as we accorded North Dakota two pages of the 98 used in the review; however, we feel quite certain you will be better satisfied with the 1920 review as we consumed five pages in covering the North Dakota Proceedings. HENRY E . BYORUM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Minot. WALTER L . STOCKWELL R.". E.'. Grand Secretary, Fargo. GRANT S . HAGER, P . ' . G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Grafton.
Next Annual, June 20, 1922.
NOVA SCOTIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 77; members, 8,781; net gain, 448. Digby, J u n e 8, 1921.
GEORGE DEWAR MACDOUGALL, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. An address of welcome was extended to the delegates and their ladies by the Mayor of the city. The Grand Lodge was then opened in Ample Form, we presume with no ladies present. R.'. W.'. Brother J. G. MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Lodge was honored with the presence of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, Brother MACKENZIE, together with his officers. After the reception of the distinguished visitors the Grand Lodge was formed in procession and marched to Holy Trinity Church where divine services were held. The sermon is rendered in full and we regret that space will not permit of quoting liberally from the same. However, the following applies to the conditions of the day and it is worthy of the attention of all the brethren in our jurisdiction: Living in a larger and more complex world than that of old, a world with new and ever increasing problems of its own, it is her mission to invite the race to close up the breaches between classes and nations, to teach men that they are brethren because GOD is their Father.
In the Grand Master's address it requires seven pages to report the official visits made by him during his term of office. We mention this with a view of complimenting the Grand Master on the interest taken by him as the head of Symbolic Masonry in their jurisdiction, and further because in our judgment visits of this Rind in all jurisdictions are much more conducive to increasing the â&#x20AC;˘ interest in Freemasonry than the so-called educational proposition of sending out unreliable literature. He refers to the re-establishment of the Order of the Eastern
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Star, calling attention to the fact that while the Grand Lodge has no jurisdiction over them- it- has jurisdiction over members of subordinate Lodges, which would indicate that the Nova Scotia brethren do not take -well to the so-called petticoat Masonry. This is the position the Grand Master of Pennsylvania .has recently taken on this subject. The Report on Correspondence covers the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1921 and we are honored with more than two pages of the report. J O H N MURRAY LAWSON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Yarmouth.
JAMES C . JONES, R - ' - W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Halifax.
OHIO—1920. Lodges, 576; members, 148,480; net gain, 16,427. Columbus,
October 20, 1920.
MATTHEW
SMITH,
M.'. W.'.
Grand Master. The members of the Grand Lodge assembled at one of the hotels at 9:00 o'clock on the morning of the 20th and were then escorted by two Commanderies of Knights Templar to the Masonic Temple. Past Grand Master PRETZMAN introduced, on behalf of the citizens of Columbus, JAMES J. THOMAS, Mayor of the city, who extended a welcome to the members. Greetings were likewise extended to the members of the Grand Lodge on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity of Columbus by their Grand Orator, Brother VOORHEES. Following this ceremony we note something a little out of the ordinary as the journal shows that the Grand Master opened a Lodge of Master Masons in Short Form, and after a prayer by the acting Grand Chaplain the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. We do not quite get the idea, but presume Brother SPERRA can tell us just what it means. The Grand Master opens his address with an exhortation to the brethren which occupies four pages of the printed Proceedings. His advice from a Masonic point of view is excellent and we only regret that space will not permit of our quoting the entire discourse. , • Further along in the address we find an insert showing an unbroken line of twenty-eight Past Grand Masters, all living. If
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any other Grand Jurisdiction can equal this record now is the time for them to say something or else forever hereafter hold their peace. He reports issuing Special Dispensations to two Lodges whose charters were destroyed by fire. Why not follow the law of Kansas and where a charter is destroyed give authority to the Grand Master to direct the Grand Secretary to issue a copy? It requires nine pages of the printed Proceedings to record the visitations made by the Grand Master during the past year. I t is an excellent showing and reflects great credit upon the brother who was placed at the head of the Craft in Ohio. He recommends the reprinting of a new supply of Rituals, and submits the question to the Grand Lodge for action. In Kansas our law provides that the question of the Rituals and the dissemination of the same rests with our Council of Administration, consisting of the four principal officers. To we of the old guard we note with interest that GORDON PINNEY, son of the noted JUSTIN PINNEY, returned to New England
Lodge No. 4 the original charter dated January 5, 1814, which was held by PINNEY since 1891. The Lodge has been working under a substitute charter since that time. The Grand Master has the good taste to make no reference to the unfortunate incident at the time when this charter was removed. As a matter of information to our own brethren the writer will say that at that time a part of the representatives of the Grand Lodge of Ohio took exception to an edict of Past Grand Master WILLIAMS, forbidding members of their Lodges joining the spurious Scottish Rite, and PINNEY was what we would ordinarily term "the ring leader." Unfortunately Ohio has a number of self-constituted Lodges as the outgrowth of the trouble above referred to and are known as the "A. F . & A. M.," while the regular Grand Lodge is known as " F . & A. M." Our members should therefore be particularly careful, when application is made to visit our Lodges, that none of the members of the clandestine Lodges are received. The Report of the Grand Secretary is quite interesting and after making a complete statement of the membership and finances he refers to various matters which came under his observation during the year. We note he reports a duplicate set of annual returns for 1919 as having been made and deposited in the vaults of the Ohio Masonic Home for safe keeping. We.cannot for the life of us understand why the Grand Lodge of Ohio does not, like Kansas, have an absolutely fireproof building for the Grand Secretary's office and the records. â&#x20AC;˘ Likewise they deposited a t the same place an accumulation of Proceedings.
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February,
He also reports having sold as old paper a large amount of what he termed "useless matter." We distinctly call to mind the ceremony of one of the degrees in the Chapter where something was considered worthless and was thrown among the rubbish, but eventually it proved to be the most important part of the structure of the Temple. The Grand Lodge extended congratulations to Past Grand Master NELSON WILLIAMS and his good wife on the fortieth anniversary of their wedding. A little sentimental and out of the general orders of things, but Brother WILLIAMS is deserving of it. We find that the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 are included with others in the Review on Correspondence. JOHN R . FLOTRON, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Dayton. JAMES H . BROMWELL, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. O. P. SPEBRA, Correspondent, Ravenna. Next Annual, Cleveland, October 19, 1921.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges,
; members, 48,432; net gain, 7,887.
Guthrie, February 21, 1921.
FRANK ALVIN DERR, M . ' - W . ' .
Grand Master. Past Grand Master, GEO. W . CLARK, delivered an address of welcome. Brother CLARK is likewise a Past Grand Master of Kansas. However, we notice that his given name is spelled out in full in Oklahoma while in Kansas he positively refused to allow his name to be written other than "GEO." The Grand Master introduces his address by making due apologies for any weaknesses he exhibited during his term of office, but expresses the highest feeling of honor in having been exalted to the highest office within the gift of the brethren of Oklahoma. He then refers to the unusual growth of the Craft; likewise he has the following to say in regard to the time for holding their Annual Communication: This influx of new members comes to Masonry from a world of conflicting thoughts, beliefs and ideals filled with skepticism, and they, as well as all of us, are in need of light. Light not alone suited to the problems of the past but light clear enough, bright enough, to point the pathway of the future. We have assembled here on this, the anniversary of the birth of that Mason of whom the great Masonic fraternity is so proud that with one accord they are planning to erect a monument to his mem-
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ory, to forever proclaim to the ^vorld that he who won the sobriquet the "Father oj our County" was a Mason and our Brother. Throughout the length and breadth of this land, during the past year. Masons have proudly proclaimed not only that GEORGE WASHINGTON was a Mason, but t h a t the blessed privileges enjoyed by every American citizen—liberty, equality and fraternity:—written into the constitution o£ this the greatest government, of, by and for the people that the world has ever known, was because those who prepared t h a t document were inspired by the light they had received a t our altars.
It requires four pages of his address to record the Emergent Communications held during the year. Under "Decisions" he states that practically all questions that were submitted to him were clearly answered in their law and he therefore reports only such decisions as he considers would be of interest to the Fraternity. He means to be quite modest, no doubt, yet following this statement he reports twenty-one decisions. We might add that up to the present time no Grand Master in Kansas has ever equaled this record. We are just curious enough to wonder just how many decisions Brother DERR might have rendered. Among the decisions rendered we note that he made the way clear for the fellow with one eye to become a Mason. We note a very cominon mistake of the Grand Master in referring to one being "restored" who has been "expelled" instead of "reinstated." Like a great many other Grand Masters he enters into the proposition of education, directing attention to the importance of members of the Fraternity knowing something about the fundamental principles of Freemasonry. It would seem there are quite a number of the so-called "brass collars" who know nothing of the "fundamental principles" of Masonry or they would not be attempting to foist-laws onto the various Grand Lodges to throw aside the Landmarks in order to acquire membership, based wholly upon a lot of foolish sentiment. We note they had a propagandist before their Grand Lodge looking after the interests of the nation-wide proposed organization to look after a few of the principal features which naturally belong to each and every Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary presents a very complete report. However, we take exception to his method of adding the net gain to the membership of last year. Brother ANDERSON will kindly note that 40,545, which was the membership last year, added to their net gain of 7,787 this year, makes 48,332 and not 48,432 as he had it. Off just 100 members. Under the educational proposition we notice that it was recom-
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February,
mended t h a t each Lodge purchase a copy of the Declaration of Independence and that the same be framed and hung upon the walls of the Lodge room. It is all right if the proposition had been followed with a strict order requiring that each and every member should read this Declaration at least once in a certain time; otherwise the picture will hang on the wall and in due course of time receive its allotted amount of dust, cobwebs, dirt, etc. The facts are the Proceedings of our Oklahoma brethren contains more about education, Masonic and otherwise, national relief organizations, and other things than it does anything very interesting along pure Masonic lines and other subjects which would be of more interest to their membership. They even go across the briny deep and look after the Armenians and devote four pages of their Proceedings to this subject. We notice the Deputy Grand Master, in presiding, refers to a motion before the "house." We presume the Grand Lodge just at that time was not in session. A proposition was submitted, similar to that adopted by the Grand Lodge of Colorado, to the effect that all organizations within the state who base their membership on Master Masons shall enact statutes requiring that no petition can be received until the brother has been a Master Mason at least one year. This being a proposed amendment to their Constitution it will lay over for a year. In the Report on Correspondence the Proceedings of Kansas ai'e reviewed for 1920. The Correspondent refers to M.'. W-'PERRY M . HUTCHINSON. The writer of this report will refer this name to our Past Grand Masters, PERRY M . HOISINGTON and W I L -
LIAM EASTON HUTCHISON with the suggestion that they take the matter up through the proper channels and endeavor to have the Report on Correspondence in Oklahoma amended next year. JAMES HENRY PATTERSON, M.'. W.". Grand Master, Prague.
WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Oklahoma. THOMAS C. HUMPHREY, P . ' . G-". M., Correspondent, Hugo.
•Next Annual, Guthrie, February 28, 1922.
OREGON—1921. Lodges, 152; mem.bers, 21,112; net gain, 2,942. Portland, June 15, 1921. WILLIAM J. KERR, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We are presuming the Grand Lodge was held in Portland
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as it was so designated one year ago. However, the Proceedings do not indicate the city, but refers to the Communication being held in a public hall in a hotel. M.'. W.'. Brother WALTER 0 . HAINES, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in opening his address has the following to say in regard to representatives attending Grand Lodge, and it is so applicable to our own jurisdiction that we feel at liberty to quote it in full: Members generally are not familiar with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Many of them apparently have no conception of the Grand Lodge and the relation of the constituent lodges thereto. But, after all, this is not difficult to account for. Each lodge may have in its library a single copy of the Proceedings, but it is seldom, if ever, used. While representative delegates attend the Communications of the Grand Lodge, it h a s not been the custom, so far as known, for such representatives upon their return to make any report, either written or oral. Such a report, however, should be rendered, covering at least the larger or more important questions of interest, that the members generally may have a more comprehensive understanding of the organization and work of the Grand Lodge and of their responsibility in connection therewith. At the outset, the fact should be stressed that the delegates to the Grand Lodge are official representatives of their respective lodges, and occupy a position of great responsibility. That understanding may be had of all matters Before the Grand Lodge, it is necessary that delegates be present thro'ughout the entire session. The spirit of harmony and goodwill should prevail. It may be assumed that all are conscious of their r e sponsibility, sincerely desiring only that whicii will best promote the interests of the Craft. In matters of detail there may be differences of opinion, but on the larger questions of policy, general agreement should not be difficult. If, in all our deliberations, we may be actuated by the true Masonic spirit, when we return to our respective lodges and render an account of our stewardship, there will be both the consciousness and tlie satisfaction of having done our full duty. We likewise quote the following as it may be not only of interest but good advice to some of our brethren in guarding well the door: There is ample evidence that those now coming to the doors of Masonry are actuated by varying motives. Most, no doubt, are sincere and in every way worthy, but there are those who hope thus to gain political advantage or social advancement, while- others are expecting that Freemasonry will aid them in their business ventures. For instance, a professional man who had recently been admitted to membership in one of our lodges, expressed disappointment that he had not received the same relative increase in his business from members of the Masonic lodge as he had theretofore received from other orders of which he was a member. In Oregon they have what they call a Masonic and Eastern Star Home and the Grand Master presents a very interesting i-eport in regard to this institution.
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February,
The Board of Trustees reported having secured three rooms for the Grand Secretary in the Multnomah Hotel and one room for the Grand Master. This space is to be used "jointly" for the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. We cannot understand why a Masonic Grand Lodge of the importance and size as that of Oregon should not follow the practice of Kansas and build an up-to-date Grand Lodge, office and library building., fire-proof, and one which would meet the needs of the Grand Bodies for the next century. That is the way we do things ir Kansas. "Amidst life we are in death." M.'. W-'. Brother WILL MOORE announced to the Grand Lodge t h a t Brother W. D. CHAMBERLAIN, who for many years had been representative of the Grand Lodge of Washington near their Grand Lodge and who was in attendance the day before and was with the others extended a welcome by the Grand Master, had passed away that morning at eight o'clock. Such a thing is indeed a great shock to the members and much more to his own family. A special committee was appointed to examine and make a report as to the property and equipment now owned by the Grand Lodge, such as jewels. Rituals, furniture and working tools and similar equipment used from time to. time at the meetings of the Grand Lodge. It should likewise inventory the property and designate where it is located and its value. They likewise appointed a committee to obtain stenographic reports of all the detail business of the Grand Lodge meeting and prepare and edit all Proceedings and prepare the manuscript ready for publication. They shall review the printer's copy for publication in order that the record may be correct in detail; they shall likewise secure bids for the publication of their Proceedings. Another resolution was adopted authorizing the appointment of a committee of three on library, who shall prepare a list of all the books of the Grand Lodge and prepare a card index or inventory of the same, designating location and reference. We do not quite understand these resolutions as the writer of this report, who happens to be Grand Secretary, and has been for lo, these many years, has all matters of this kind well in hand and ready for the regular committees at the close of each year. Brother DAVID P. MASON, chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, presents the usual report, including a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He compliments us with more than three pages of his report. We note, however, he refers to "the new Monitor, compiled by.M.'. W-'. WILLIAM M . SHAVER." We rather take exception to the term "new" as Brother SHAVER completed that Moni-
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tor a little more than thirty years ago and it has been the adopted Monitor of our jurisdiction since that time. However, we thank him for the compliment as we believe without exception it is the best arranged Monitor extant. FRANK S . BAILUE, M . ' . . W . ' . Grand Master, Portland.
JAMES F . ROBINSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Portland. DAVID P. MASON, Correspondent, Albany.
Next-Annual, Portland, June 14, 1922.
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 522; members, 168,914; net gain, 17,480. Philadelphia, December 27, 1920.' JOHN S. SELL, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. A Quarterly Communication was held on March 3, 1920. Under their law the Committee on By-Laws passes on all new laws or amendments made by Lodges to their local by-laws. At this Communication a lengthy report is made on that subject by the Committee. The next Quarterly Communication was held June 2, 1920, at which time the Committee on By-Laws again made their report and the Deputy Grand Master presented a statement concerning the bequest of their Brother PAUL L . LEWIS. The bequest to the Masonic Home by this brother amounts in round, numbers to about $35,000.
Another Brother, ALBEET FRANKLIN YOUNG, bequeathed
to the Masonic Home a t Elizabethtown $25,000. At the next Quarterly on September 1, 1920, they received the Report of the Committee on By-Laws and- a report from the Grand Master in regard to some of their Lodges receiving petitions from unnaturalized residents of that jurisdiction. However, the Grand Master states that as there was no further reason for a requirement of this kind and in view of the universality of Masonry, he decided that it was not required of a petitioner that he be a native born American. He also reported against the Masonic prayer chain letter proposition. The next Quarterly was held on December 1, 1920, when they received the report of their Grand Lodge Charity Fund and other bequests. We trust that in the review next year the space under the head of Pennsylvania will be almost wholly taken up with a summary of the wonderful bequests which have been made to their' Grand Lodge by brethren who have passed away.
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February,
It will no doubt be interesting to our members to know that the much famed and beautiful Masonic Temple at Philadelphia has become too limited in space to meet the needs of the Grand Lodge, Lodges interested and properly house their magnificent collection of Masonic literature and Masonic museum department. A proposition is now being considered looking toward the erection of another Temple. The Committee in charge submitted a report at this Communication stating that the present building had been thoroughly renovated, the walls, columns and woodwork repainted and many needed improvements made. We will watch with interest the outcome of this proposition. The Committee on Library submits a very complete report stating that Brother HENRY DARRACH had been selected as Librarian and Curator to fill the vacancy caused by the "passing away of their distinguished brother. Doctor JULIUS F . SACHSE, who had filled that important office for many years. The undersigned feels at liberty to add a word personal as he knew Brother SACHSE well and from him gathered many valuable ideas which were put in operation in establishing our own library and museum. The Grand Master introduces his address at their Annual Communication of December 27, 1920, with but a few lines and they refer to the Communication being held an accordance with their own Ahiman Rezon, the intelligent and devoted services of the various committees and the hearty co-operation of the brethren during the year. He deals briefly with the subject of inadequate accommodations for their needs in the present Masonic Temple. Under the subject of "Masonic Homes" the Grand Master in speaking of an endowment fund, ventures to suggest that a contribution of $1.00 a year from each meniber to this fund would increase it by fully a million dollars, or if the Grand Lodge should set aside for this purpose $1.00 per capita on the membership for each year for five years the same result would be obtained. M.'. W-'. Brother SELL is on the right track and we trust his successors in office will keep the matter before their Grand Lodge. He presents a half-hearted sort of statement concerning the socalled Masonic Service Association, in which he is honest and frank enough to say that to some extent their Grand Lodge surrendered their sovereignty. We understand the situation, M.'. W.'. Brother SELL, and was much surprised to note that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania was a "part and parcel" of the organization. We cannot refrain from quoting the following, under the head of "Masonic Clubs," as we are now and always have been diametrically opposed to the so-called Masonic Clubs for the reason that
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they detract from the interest of the Lodge and keep many young men from attending these Communications and the Craft is thereby deprived of the services and assistance of those who must of necessity take the place of others who on account of advanced age and years of service must step aside: Newspaper reports, and other publicity given to a t least some of the organizations indicate that many of the Brethren associated with them do not iTieasure up to the true Masonic requirements, and that they a r e trifling with Freemasonry. They are undignified in their public behavior to the extent that the Fraternity must necessarily be discredited in the estimation of the profane. These members, who thus so publicly advertise their Masonic connection, should never have been initiated, and the sooner such are weeded out, either by edict, or by trial and expulsion, the better for the Fraternity. It has been reported that during the past year in a prominent city within this jurisdiction, a public performance was given of a character to bring reproach upon the Fraternity. If newspaper reports of this shameful, disgraceful and sacrilegious performance are to be credited, there seems to be no question as to what should be done with those taking part in such disgraceful, undignified and unmasonio exhibitions. • Freeniasonry respects and protects womanhood, it sympathizes "with^ and seeks to relieve sorrow and distress, it emphasizes the value and importance of sanity and dignity of demeanor; and its members by their conduct in jjublic and elsewhere should always strive to emulate these virtues and tlius prove the reality of their convictions and the ennobling effects of Masonic affiliation.
One of the Lodges asked permission from the Grand Maister to invite a brother to address their Lodge on a certain subject. To this request the Grand Master replied in effect that there would be no objection providing the one invited was a Master Mason, • that his remarks were confined to "offering timely counsel and advice, for the good of Freemasonry in general, or of such Lodge in particular." It seems therefore that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania does not allow their Lodges to receive, promiscuously, addresses or lectures from any one unless they be confined to such subjects as are indicated in his ruling. They are certainly correct in this position. Brother THOMAS F . PENMAN included with his Report on Cor-
respondence a review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas for 1920 and accords us almost two pages of his report. JOHN S . SELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Philadelphia.
.
J O H N A. PERRY, R.'. W-'. Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple,
Philadelphia. THOMAS F . PENMAN, Correspondent, Philadelphia.
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1920.
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ISLANDS.
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 68; members, 5,126; net gain, 1,019. Manila, January 25, 1921. RAFAEL PALMA, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. Like the English custom the Deputy Grand Master opened the iSrand Lodge and the Grand Master was then received with honors befitting his station. About eight lines are used in introducing his address and in these remarks he simply refers to the doubts entertained by him when he was elected but subsequently he found the work agreeable and pleasant in every respect. The report shows that the Grand Lodge visited twenty-seven Lodges during the year. We presume this is a mistake and it should be the Grand Master, at least he sets out in his report the dates, names and numbers of the Lodges and who accompanied him. He recommended the adoption of the " P I K E Ritual." His reasons for the recommendation were owing to the establishment in the Island of a number of spurious Lodges chartered by the Grand Orient of Spain. He therefore was of the opinion that the Lodges under their jurisdiction which were using what was called the "Scottish Ritual" should discontinue it presumably because tHe spurious Lodges were using the same Ritual. He further states that the ALBERT PIKE Ritual was used by some of the "Scottish Rite Blue Lodges in the United States." It is evident the Grand Master of the Philippine Islands would never have made such a statement had he known that there is not a Scottish Rite Blue Lodge in the United States of America and so far as the writer knows there is nut a Grand Lodge in the United States which uses the so-called ALBERT PIKE Ritual We know whereof we speak, as we happen to be in possession of one of the so-called Scottish Rite sets of Rituals. The committee, however, took a different view and declined to adopt his recommendation. The report of the Grand Secretary is more along the line of an address than an accounting of the services rendered in a clerical capacity: He deals with various matters, making suggestions and recommendations all of which are excellent, but some of our distinguished Craftsmen would take exception to it on the narrow ground t h a t matters of this kind should always come through the address of a Grand Master. His report, however, is excellent. The salary of the Grand Secretary was made two hundred pesos per month instead of one hundred fifty.
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They are interested in a Masonic Home project and through a proper committee it was recommended that special committees from each Lodge be appointed to carry on the campaign for raising the necessary money. It is manifest the members of their Grand Lodge are fond of the ladies, as a report was made by a special committee to the effect that another committee be appointed by the Grand Master to look into the proposition of extending, a welcome for the establishment of some of the ladies' organizations in the Islands. We might refer them to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. They declined to authorize the use of keys or ciphers of their work, believing it would be -impossible to keep them from falling into the hands of the public. From past experience we believe it would be much better for our brethren in the Philippine Islands to print an official cipher of their work, assign not more than four copies to each Lodge, place a heavy penalty on the Lodge for the loss of any of these books, have them inspected each year by one of their inspectors, receipted for a t ' the close of the year to the . Grand Seci'etary and furnish copies absolutely to no one else, not even the Grand Master. Kansas for 1920 receives attention at the hands of Brother GEORGE R . HARVEY, Chaii-man of the Committee on Correspondence. The report is well prepared and furnishes a concise statement of the more important transactions of our Grand Lodge at that time. EDWIN E . ELSER, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C. COMFORT, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. GEORGE R . HARVEY, Correspondent, Manila.
Next Annual, Manila, January 24, 1922.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 15; members, 1,036; net gain, 106. Charlottetown, June 23, 1920. JAMES MACDOUGALL, Grand Master. Kansas was represented by R-'- W.". Brother W. G. MCDONALD. Under the head of "Opening" we note that the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, yet there was not a constitutional number of Lodges represented and the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment until 2:00 o'clock, p. m. We are curious to know how the Grand Lodge could be opened at all if there was no quorum present.
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EDWARD
ISLAND.
February,
We quote the following from the introduction to the Grand Master's address: The important position occupied by Masons, and the uplifting influence exerted by the Fraternity in bringing about such a marvelous result is beyond our comprehension. Only in the archives of the Supreme Grand I-.odge can be found the complete record of the noble deeds, the patient endurance, and the unlimited sacrifices of our Brethren throughout the world as well as within our own lurisdiction ; and He alone who is the hearer and answerer of prayer can fully reveal the wonderful effect of the many petitions offered up a t the altar of Masonry.
He reports that during the year they were highly honored by a visit from His Royal Highness, ALBERT EDWARD, Prince of Wales. He pays the distinguished brother a high compliment in referring to his "condescending manner, social disposition and winning personality." W. S. STEWART, M-'. W.'- Grand Master, Charlottetown. E. T. CAREONELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Montague, June 22, 1921.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 15; members, 1,036; net gain, 106. MONTAGUE, June 22, 1921.
WILLIAM S . STEWART, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. R.". W.'. WILLIAM G . MCDONALD, our Grand Representative,
was xiresent. The Grand Master, in opening his address, directs attention to one of the first instructions in the Entered Apprentice Degree, relative to invoking the aid of Deity. We take it that his reference to this w a s followed by an invocation. However, it is a mighty good suggestion and it would be well for some of our distinguished brethren presiding in the Grand East to take notice. He made official visits to all the Lodges in their jurisdiction. This speaks well for their Grand Master and shows that his heart was in his work. It is evident that he was not seeking the usual decorations or anything of a material kind as evidence that he had presided in the East of a Grand Lodge. J O H N MCNEVIN, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Charlottetown.
E. T. CAREONELL, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Summerside, June 28, 1922.
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PUERTO RICO—1920. Lodges, 76; members, 3,418; net gain, 1,418. Their Proceedings first contain a list of their Lodges and the names of the officers. They include in the journal a picture of their present Grand Secretary, Brother TORRES. The membership in this jurisdiction, as compared with the number of Lodges, is quite small, there being 76 Lodges with a membership of 3,418. Their net gain, however, during the past year was remarkable, being 1,418. There is nothing to indicate when and where their next Annual Communication will be held. The Grand Representative of Kansas was present. MANUEL R . CALDERON, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. JOSE G. TORRES, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, San Juan.
QUEBEC—1921. Lodges, 74; members, 11,167; net gain, 1,099. Quebec, February 9, 1921.
ARTHUR B . WOOD, M . ' . W - ' . Grand
Master. Kansas was represented by M.'. W.'. EDWARD A. EVANS.
The Grand Master in beginning his address refers in a most touching manner to .the absence of old familiar faces in Grand Lodge, and we quote the jfollowing: The one sad feature of our annual meetings is the absence .ot old faiTiiliar faces. As each year passes, in accordance with the inexorable law of mortality, our friends drop off one by one, some in the very springtime of their Masonic youth, otliers after having attained a ripe old age, leaving behind them an enviable record of Masonic service. Since our last gathering, the Grim Reaper has invaded oui' ranks and taken from us several highly esteemed brethren, prominent in the past in the affairs of this Grand Lodge. It is fitting that we should now rise and pay our homage to the memory of our departed brethren.
Speaking of the unusual amount of work being done by Lodges he says it may "have a tendency to convert some of our Lodges into mere machines for making Masons. If too much work is undertaken degrees cannot be impressively conferred." In this connection he reports that in his judgment the best solution for conditions in regard to work is the establishing of more new Lodges and in accordance with this view he was favorably inclined to evei-y
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movement looking toward the establishment of a new Lodge. His judgment is certainly. excellent and we need the application of the same sort of advice in our own jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary states that the annual reports were forwarded less promptly than heretofore and he fears the penalty prescribed does not have the desired effect, and says that if no improvement is shown it may be necessai-y to prescribe a monetary penalty. In this he is absolutely right, as money counts. The Report on Correspondence by M.'. W.'. Brother E. T. D. CHAMBERS includes a review of Kansas for 1920. He quotes liberally from the address of Brother BURCH and compliments us with more than two pages of the printed report. CHARLES MCBURNEY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Lachute. W. W. WILLIAMSON, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Montreal. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P - ' - G-'- M . ' . , Correspondent, Quebec City.
QUEENSLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 73; members, 2,600. On August 22, 1919, a Special Communication was held in Brisbane, with M.'. W-'- Brother JAMES STODART, Grand Master. Immediately after opening the (jrand Lodge the Grand Master and other Grand Lodge officers were installed and invested in the usual way. The Grand Master delivers an address, first expressing his appreciation for the honor and particularly for having been selected for the third time as their Grand Master. His address is very brief and refers only to a few local matters, such as reporting his visits, consecrating two new Lodges, dedicating new Temples and a brief reference to those who departed this life during the year. Next we note a Stated Communication at Brisbane on September 8, 1919, at which Communication the Board of General Purposes presented their report. Among other things they reported an increase in the Grand Secretary's salary to ?1,800.00. A Stated Communication was held in Brisbane on March 8, 1920. The Grand Master was unable to attend on account of illness and a vote of sympathy was extended to him at the suggestion of the Deputy Grand Master. On motion it was decided to present the- Prince of Wales, who was to visit Queensland, with a jewel, emblematic of Freemasonry in Queensland.
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The next Stated Communication was held on June 7, 1920, for what purpose we are unable to ascertain from the brief record of the minutes. The next one was held on June 14, 1920, at which time the minutes of several Communications were approved. The Grand Master, on behalf of one of their Lodges, was presented with a Grand Master's maul and was asked to accept it as a token of the high esteem in which he was held by the officers and members of the Lodge. Interesting indeed is the maul presented to the Grand Master, as it was composed entirely of Queensland woods, mounted with Queensland gold, made by Queenslanders and the one who presented it was born in Queensland. In view of the establishment of a United Grand Lodge of Queensland, reference to which will be found in our special Report on Queensland, this will be our last review of the Proceedings of what .has been the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland.
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 40; members, 12,414; net gain, 1,529. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in Providence, November 17, 1919. Immediately after opening, the Grand Master, M.'. W-'. JAMES C. COLLINS, introduced Past Grand Master WENDELL R . DAVIS,
Master of Overseas Lodge No. 1 U. D. who presented the report of the origin and work of the Lodge while it was located in Coblenz, Germany. The history of this Lodge as presented at this time is extremely interesting as well as complete in detail. Brother DAVIS begins with the inception of the Lodge and under what conditions dispensation was issued, and then the preliminary work connected with getting it started. The first Communication was held on April 24, 1919, and the final one on July 31, 1919, a little more than three months, yet during that time they received 551 original applications and about 20 requests to confer degrees for other jurisdictions. Eighty Communications were held, 15 Stated and 65 Special. They conferred 498 First Degrees, 491 Second Degrees, and 486 Third Degrees. For other jurisdictions they conferred 14 Entered Apprentice, 16 Fellow Craft, and 18 Master Masons. He then lists the names of the various Grand Jurisdictions and the number of applications received from each. We note that Kansas is reported as having had five petitions. The
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fees for the degrees varied from $28.17 to $33.05 according to the existing rate of exchange. We regret that space will not permit of repeating more of this excellent report. Following the report it was decided by resolution that Overseas Lodge be continued in force until the next Annual Communication, provided, however, that they hold their meetings in Providence. The jurisdiction assigned to them was the entire state, except they were restricted to receiving petitions only from those who served in the army or navy of the United States or in any associated organization. Then follows an insert showing the picture of t h e ' G e r m a n Masonic Temple in which they held their Overseas Lodge. We cannot close our reference to Overseas Lodge without mentioning that the report shows Brother WILLIAM F . ' THROCKMORTON, of our Kaw Lodge No. 272, was one of the active workers in it. The committee to whom was referred the proposition of erecting a new Masonic Temple made a very complete report, presenting it in what might be termed a subject form. The Grand Lodge approved all of the recommendations; namely, that there was necessity for a new Temple; that the Grand Lodge should own and control the building; that it should be monumental in its type and plan; that the site should be on the property now owned by the Shrine; that the cost would approximately be $1,000,000.00 and that the funds be raised by an issue of first mortgage bonds in denominations ranging from $50.00 to $1,000.00 at four per cent interest. The Annual Communication was held in Providence, May 17, 1920, with M.'. W.'- Brother JAMES C. COLUNS as Grand Master. He begins his address by extending a cordial welcome to all members present and refers to the fact that reconstruction since our war turmoil was far more difficult to solve than was anticipated. He also states that we have much to do in the "readjustment of our Masonic life as a result of the lessons of the war." He reports having attended St. John's Lodge No. 1 when the officers of Overseas Lodge by request conferred the first section of the Entered Apprentice Degree. He states the woi'k was rendered "with a military precision and a finish which was most inspiring." The formal reception given to the National Colors and the singing of the National Anthem by all present must have indeed been extremely interesting and enjoyable. Concerning investigating committees and the importance of their performing the duties assigned to them as it should be we quote the following from his address:
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I find that there is a general lack of knowledge and appreciation on the part of the Committees appointed to examine apiDlications of the nature of the work required of them. Their work concerns the character and qualifications of the applicant who seeks to become a new member of the Lodge. Upon these new members and upon the work of these Committees eventually depends the welfare and prosperity of the Lodge. These Committees should receive full and explicit instructions as to their duties. The members of the Lodge should be urged to lay a t all times before the Master and the Lodge all information for or against any applicant which he may possess. This practice, however, is not followed as generally as it should be. There is no Report on Correspondence. JAMES E . BATTY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Pawtucket. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence. WILLIAM L . CHATTERTON, P.'. G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Providence.
SASKATCHEWAJSrâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 160; members, 12,378; net gain, 2,204. The Annual Communication was held June 15, 1921, at Saskatoon, R.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE M . WEIR presiding in the Grand East. We note that the Grand Representative from Kansas was not present. The Grand Lodge met under very depressing conditions as on May 19, 1921, their Grand Master, M.'. W.". Brother JUSTICE E . L . ELWOOD, closed his eyes in eternal sleep. We quote the following from the introductory part of the Deputy Grand Master's address in regard to Brother ELWOOD: "Now is the stately column broke. The beacon light is .quenched in smoke ; The trumpet's silver sound is still. The warder silent on the hill." These words, spoken on the decease of a.distinguished British statesman, are fitting expression of the deep grief that fills the heart of ev'ery brother Mason throughout the Grand Jurisdiction of Saskatche%van. Under the pall of a deep bereavement for the loss of our Grand Master, and with hearts sorely stricken, yearning for the sound of a voice forever silent that should have welcomed this Fifteenth Annual Communication to the University City of the Province, we nevertheless bow to the in"scrutable ways of the Most High in humble and reverent belief that the spirit of our 'departed Grand Master is still present in our midst, shedding its benign influence over our proceedings and directing our deliberations along higher levels of rectitude and wisdom.
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19th,
1921, M,'. W.'.
Bro.
Hon.
Mr.
February,
.IUSTICE E . L . EI.WOOD,
Supreme Head, of the Craft in this Grand .Jurisdiction, relinquished the gavel to his successor at the summons of the Great Architect to join the Grand Lodge above. Stricken down at the meridian of his existence, at a time of life when he seemed scarcely more than to have entered upon a career of splendid promise and attaimnent, his loss is particularly hard to bear. His keen legal mind, sane judgment, and broad human symi)athy, were of inestimable value to the Craft which he loved and served so zealously. During these days of storm and stress, when the forces of reconstruction a r e being assailed on all sides by the discordant elements of-a greedy and rampant individualism, when the ancient landmarks that form the only enduring foundation of the .social order seem at times none too secure—his steadfast example, wise counsel, penetrating vision and unwavering faith in the ultimate triumph of the powers of righteousness were as an anchor and source of inspiration to all with whom he associated. They are raising money for the purpose of creating what is termed a Benevolent Fund, and while the amount proposed to be raised is not indicated in the Grand Master's Address, yet knowing the spirit of benevolence in the hearts of our British brethren, we are certain t h a t it will be sufficient to maintain their standing in the line of bestowing charity. He speaks in glowing terms of their District Meetings, and from his remarks it is manifest that he has the right ideas concerning the possibility of bringing about increased interest and developing a line of Masonic education which will be of great interest to the brethren, and he offers the following as a suggested form for practice: For the benefit of the District Deputy Grand Masters and tor the officers of the various Lodges that may be called upon to work the degrees a t the district meetings, I would suggest an outline such as the following to provide a basis for study and careful preparation. The degree might be divided into two parts :— P a r t I : The Teiichinr; of the Degree. P a r t I I : Exemplification of the main points in the L'itual whereby this teaching is conveyed. One or. several brethren of the Lodge responsible for the degree could explain its teachings to the district meeting in perhaps twenty or thirty minutes. Several jjoints emerge in this connection under P a r t I, namely : (1) W h a t is the central truth of the degree and what contributions has this truth to-make towards the welfare of humanity? (2) Are there any collateral truths the degree teaches? Such as I^reserving labor, knowledge.-co-operation, and faith, and how are these portrayed? (3) AVhat contribution is made by—the working tools, the obligatioH, the lecture* How is each related to the central truth? (4) "What duties does the degree impress upon the candidate in relation to the Almighty, to Humanity, to the State,- to Society, and to himself?
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(5) 111 the present time of social, political and industrial unrest and ferment, what contribution has the teaching of the degree to make toward the problems of reconstruction? (6) Are there any sidelights ings of the degree? (7)
from history that elucidate the teach-
What is the relationship of this degree to the other cleareesf
Any or all of the above topics might be discussed, according to 'the discretion, preparation, or option of the brethren to whom the degree is assigned. P a r t IT of the degree, relating to the exemplification of the Ritual, would now be demonstrated by the officers of the same Lodge. This part of the work should have been rendered more purposeful and vital by the background already given. Obviously too, only the nicer and more relevant points of the degree should be demonstrated as the exigencies of time den^and a careful selection. And here let me emphasize the point that one of the cardinal virtues of the trained mind is the ability to select judiciously from the great store of human knowledge and to present the salient features in a logical and progressive order. In Masonic education, as in a n y branch of scientific education, this principle is universally sound; and I am satisfied that a t the present time there are brethren in every Lodge in this Grand .lurisdiction who are capable of exemplifying tlie degrees as outlined above. Not only so, but by such a process of Masonic education more students of our mysteries will be developed as the years pass by. Initial difficulties will no doubt arise should this system be adopted, but nothing worth while was ever accomplished \vithout the surmounting, of difHculties. The vital question i s : Is the principle sound? If so, why should it not be adopted? To admit the soundness of the principle, but to iriipugn it on the ground of difficulty, is an unworthy reflection on the intellig-ence" of the brethren in this Grand Jurisdiction. We present the foregoing for no other purpose than acquainting our own membership with what is proposed eventually at our own District Meetings. It has taken us practically twenty years to bring about a successful system of District iVIeetings which up to the present has been confined solely to instructions in the Ritualistic work and a talk by one of the Grand Officers or someone competent to deliver an address on the subject of Freemasonry. However, we are in hopes that something along the lines suggested above will be developed in our own Grand Jurisdiction. We quote the following from the Grand Master's peroration, and only regret t h a t we do not feel justified in devoting more space, as we would like to quote the entire conclusion.. However, this will give our brethren some idea as to the probable feeling existing 'between our brethren owing allegiance to the British Crown and our own Country: In conclusion permit me to refer to an opportunity for patriotic service enjoyed in unique degree by the great institution of Freemasonry at the present critical juncture of social, economic, and international reconstruction. Certain profligate demagogues and reckless agitators posing as national heroes have been doing their utmost of late to stir up animos-
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ity and misunderstanding between Great Britain and the United States of . America. That such despicable tactics are foredoomed to failure need not be argued. Our Anglo-American legacy is a common heritage of language, a r t and literature, of kinship and ideals. Since Magna Charta the spirit of our common law and the genius of our democratic institutions have developed first in identity and then in harmony toward the .same goal of British responsible government—of American Government "of the people, by the people, for the people." We, as loyal British subjects, venerate the noble achievements and cherish in our memories the deeds of great American patriots, while our cousins across the international border pay willing homage to the great statesmen that added lustre to Britain's historic past. We stand together to bear the white man's burden, to protect the weak and oppressed against the tyrant and the autocrat. Temporary misunderstandings may arise but deep-seated animosities can never prevail. To cement the ties of kinship, tolerance, and mutual goodwill, and to knit, together, even more securely than in the past, these two great branches o"f the Anglo-Saxon race—this is the uniciue opportunity and responsibility of the great international spirit of Freemasonry, which places brotherly love, relief and truth and the equality of our fraternal intercourse above the accident of birth or the petty nationalism of the jingo. Freemasonry as the interpreter of true British and American national ideals spells Freemasonry as the Unifying Genius of the two great branches of the Anglo-Sa.xon world. May we Masons of Saskatchewan, the second largest Grand .Jurisdiction of the Dominion, do our utmost towards cementing the bonds of international amity and brotherhood and thus hasten the day when the spirit of our Order, unfettered by the accidents of time or circumstance, may rise to the level of its GoD-given destinies ! Each of the fifteen District Deputy Grand Masters presents a •complete report concerning the Lodges in their respective districts, all of which are made a part of the printed Proceedings. The Grand Secretary presents a complete report of affairs which come under his supervision, including a complete summary of membership and a financial exhibit of the receipts during the year. We note he refers to the preparation of what he terms a "Grand Lodge Register" and that he had visited the Grand Officers of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Minnesota and North Dakota. We a r e just possessed of enough of the egotistical spirit to say that our good Brother TATE when he reached the United States should have just gone a little farther and come to Kansas where he would have seen what I believe to be the most complete Masonic records in the world, which a r e housed in what we term the most ornate, fire-proof and desirable building in existence for Masonic records, library and museum. We quote the following from the Ueport of the Committee on "Condition of Masonry," as it will no doubt be appreciated by the readers of this Report: Masonry is what we make it, and it is desired that every Lodge and every member of every -Lodge should earnestly strive to make Masonrj' what is claimed for it. We cannot do this by devoting our Lodge meetings
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entirely to the conferring of degrees and otlier worl^ of tliat nature. Beautiful as are the Masonic ceremonies, every word and symbol of which is for the purpose of illustrating some great truth or inculcating some great moral principle, yet is there not danger that by careless and imi^erfect exemplification, or even by word perfect presentation of the work, without regard to the underlying principles, that the soil may become sterile and the seed which is. sown unproductive. • • • • • Tlie fact remains, however, that in some instance there is need of improvement in this respect. Masons who are careless or neglectful of their attendance at Lodge meetings, are not performing the duties which Masonry has a right to expect from them, and instead of contributing to the strength of the institution they are rather a weakness, and are, unconsciously perhaps, but nevertheless surely, helping to pull down what others, more inindful of their Masonic duties, are striving to build.
We note something out of the ordinary in the way of an expression of the Grand Lodge of their appreciation for the services rendered by their stenographer, Miss TATE, who served in t h a t
capacity in the Grand Secretary's office, but was now severing her connection with that office as she was contemplating marriage. The Grand Lodge decided that some recognition of her services be made in the form of a presentation from the Grand Lodge together with their best wishes for her future happiness. The suggestion was adopted and a committee appointed to carry out the wishes of the Grand Lodge.' The Report on Correspondence so far as it goes is excellent, but the space is too limited- to cover all the important transactions of the Grand Lodges. GEORGE M . WEIR, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Saskatoon.
W. T. TATET, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Regina.
Next Annual, Regina, June 21, 1922.
SCOTLAND—1920. At the Quarterly Communication of August, 1920, the Grand Secretary reported the receipt of a letter of thanks from the daughter of their Grand Master who had been the recipient of a silver tray presented by the Grand Lodge. The lady had the extremely good taste, in expressing her appreciation of the gift, to say that she was proud of it both for itself and for the kind thoughts whicl: prompted an honor both to her father and herself. It is evident their Grand Lodge does not always accept gifts until the matter has been given due consideration at their hands as we note that it was recommended to the Grand Committee that they accept the offer of a gift by one of their Lodges of a framed photograph of the Pipe Band of the Lodge.
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It is interesting to note some of the little things which are peculiar to we Americans, as we observe that a ruling was to the effect that if the Tyler be exempted from payment of fees he loses both his vote and office in the Lodge. We note that a letter was read from Brother THOMAS S. BUKSTOW, District Grand Master of Queensland, reporting the formation of a Grand Lodge between the English and Scottish Lodges and regretted that he was now laying down his duties as an officer of the Grand- Lodge. A cablegram was also read from the Grand Master of the Queensland Grand Lodge. At the Quarterly Communication of November 4, 1920, the Grand Officers elected at the last Quarterly Communication were duly installed and invested. The Right Honorable the Earl of Eglinton and Winton was installed' Grand Master. The nearest we are able to ascertain the membership of the Grand Lodge of Scotland is a report showing the increase for the past year, which was 32,118. We regret that the Grand Master did not follow this with a statement as to their present membership.
SCOTLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. ' A Quarterly Communication was held February 3, 1921. Little of importance was transacted at this Communication other than the adoption of the previous minutes of their Quarterly Communication. The next Communication was held February 17, 1921. The Committee on Foreign and Colonial Matters were asked if it was necessary that the warrants of the several Lodges in Queensland joining the new Grand Lodge should be returned to the Grand Lodge of Scotland. They replied to the effect that they should be, and after being properly endorsed would be returned to the Queensland Lodges as mementos of their former relations with the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The Grand Lodge, through a bequest, received about $5,700.00 for the benefit of the poor widows of deceased husbands who at the time of their death were in good standing with the Grand Lodge.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 98; members, 8,177; net gain, 1,068. Their half-yearly Communication for business was held on October 20, 1920. The first matters which came before the Grand Lodge was a notice of motion by the Grand Secretary concerning amendments to their Constitution. We note the Grand Lodge officers, except the auditor are all nominated on prescribed forms which are received by the Grand Secretary not later than noon of the first day of March. Their Board of General Purposes presented their report as usual. Among other things was the question of negotiations between the Trustees of their Freemasons' Hall and the Grand Lodge Trustees. Just what the proposition contemplates is not mentioned, but the Grand Lodge voted one thousand pounds to the building fund. The Annual Communication was held April 20, 1921. The Board of General Purposes made quite a lengthy report, which largely partakes of the nature of the usual address of a Grand Master. The President of the Board mentioned the fact t h a t Brother GLOVER, their Grand Secretary, was absent On account of being on his way to America and England to study questions which will be of great interest to them, particularly in the matter of building a new Temple. Personally, we regret very much that Brother GLOVER was unable to pay this office a visit on his way to England as we feel quite certain that he would have profited greatly in securing some information from our system of keeping records and accounts. The Proceedings of Kansas for 1920 receives attention at the hands of the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. He refers to our Grand Lodge as being in fraternal relations with the Order of the Eastern Star. We wish to correct our distinguished brother in this statement as the Grand Lodge of Kansas is in fra-ternal relations with no organization other than the legitimate and regular Grand Lodges, throughout the world. The Eastern Star is a ladies' organization in this country, and the good wives and daughters of the Masons of this state when our Masonic Home was burned, took it upon themselves to raise sufficient funds to erect one of the buildings which was to be used for the girls in the Home. This was done and reference therefore in our Proceedings related to the presentation of this building to the Masonic Home Board. ARTHUR WILLIAM PIPER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
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SOUTH CAROLINA—1921. Lodges, 278; members, 25,301; net gain, 3,578. Charleston, February 23, 1921. S. T. LANHAM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We find on examining the Proceedings that they held during the year four Special Communications and a noted Communication under the style of "Minutes of an Occasional Lodge, Holden January 18, 1921, in the City of Columbia to make Bishop WILLIAM A. GURRY a Mason at sight." They do not record this Communication as one of the Grand Lodge, yet it appears that the Grand Master announced that he had convened this "Occasional Lodge, pursuant to announcement already made thi'ough the press." It is therefore manifest that in order to accomplish this marvelous feat it was necessary to appeal to the public press in letting it be known that this distinguished "son of the cloth" was to be made a Mason along the lines adopted in Ohio when ex-President TAFT was made a Mason. It seems this was a Lodge created by the Grand Master, as it appears to have been neither the Grand Lodge,nor any particular Lodge under their obedience. At the conclusion the Grand Master announced that the business for which the "occasional Lodge" was convened was fully completed and it was thereupon closed in "Due Form." Following this we find two pages of what is termed "devotional exercises" starting off with a hymn and prayer by the Gi'and Chaplain, another hymn, a scriptural lesson, another hymn and the benediction. They do not state what the purpose was—whether it was thrown in as a sort of exhortation to the brethren or whether it was for the repose of the soul of some brother long since departed. The Annua! Communication was held on February 23, 1921. Kansas was minus their Grand Representative. If there is any place in this volume showing the number of Lodges, without stopping to count each and every one of them, we have been unable to find it. There is absolutely no summary, of membership and that portion of the Proceedings is exceedingly interesting and of great importance to the Craft as there are not many business men who can take time to figure up the membership from tables which are supposed to be put in a condensed form so that it is a matter of easy and ready reference. The Grand Master in introducing his address has the following to say concerning the general conditions of the country and the desire of the populace to live in cities instead of being producers from the soil:
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That an ever increasing stream has been flowing from the country to tlie cities, so that the majority of population is now urban rather than rural, is not a favorable sign. Indeed, it is partly the cause of the present economic crisis. Even with the improved farm machinery and the great number of labor-saving devices which American inventive genius has provided for us, the farms of the Country cannot furnish the raw materials to feed and clothe the entire population of America, unless the great majority of Americans are willing to be producers. I presume it is true that affluence and luxury cause more immorality than poverty. But the prevailing type of poverty at present is that which is brought about by unemployment, a type to which the old adage has no reference. L,et us not forget that unemployment means idleness. And we are, all familiar with the fact that an idle brain is the devil's favorite workshop. And so it is not surprising, in a time of idleness, that we have a wave of crime sweeping over the country, while theorists and sociologists speculate upon its causes, and wonder whether or not it is one of the psychological by-products of the Great War.
Seven pages of the Grand Master's address are consumed in recording his opinions during the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in other words decisions. We note among his opinions- one which was throttled in Kansas a good many years ago. He states that it is not improper to interpose brief explanations and quotations in delivering the explanatory lectures of the several degrees provided they are chosen with great care. We venture a guess, having had experience along those lines oui'selves, that the Grand Lodge will "back u p " on this proposition before many years have passed. The Grand Secretary reports having had printed one thousand copies of their Constitution bound in cloth and they are on sale for fifty cents each. His report is brief, covering but one page of the printed Proceedings. The society known as the Gideons had a representative present who talked the Grand Lodge out of $85.00 for the purchase of Bibles. Immediately after this donation the Grand. Chaplain offered up a prayer which is printed in the Proceedings. We note $1,800.00 to congratulate summary of
the salary of the Grand Secretary was increased from $3,000.00, which was laid over from last year. We FRANK on his.raise, but hope he will not forget a membership next year.
M.". W.'- Brother JAMES L . MICHIE, Correspondent, reviews
the Proceedings of Kansas for 1920, and is very considerate in granting us two pages of his report. We note, however, in his report, that he suggests to the writer of this report, who happens to be Grand Secretary, that if we adopted the South Carolina plan in not receiving any returns which are not correct in every re' spect, accompanied by the correct amount of dues within the constitutional period, we would find a marked change for the better. We cannot refrain from "coming back" a t Brother MiCHlE and
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CORRESPONDENCE-SOUTH
DAKOTA.
February,
saying to him that during the twenty-eight years the undersigned has been Grand Secretary he has never closed an Annual Report without every report from every Lodge was complete and correct in every particular, although the only penalty we have for not getting them in within the time prescribed by law is non-representation and that does not sink into the hide of a few of them very deep. .However, we never fail to have all reports in and when errors are found the reports are returned for correction before we close our reports for the printer. The $10.00 penalty, proposed by our Committee on Chartered Lodges is the only sensible solution of this matter, but we have enough members of influence in our Grand Lodge who know nothing whatever about the importance of this proposition and fearing it might step on their own toes, they are against it. SAMUEL T . LANHAM, M . ' - W . ' . Grand Master, Spartanburg. O. FRANK HART, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Columbia. JAMES L . MICHIE, P - ' - G-"- M . ' . , Correspondent, Darlington.
Next Annual, Charleston, March 8, 1922.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 159; members, 16,460; net gain, 1,832. The Proceedings open with reports of five emergent Communications held during the year for the purpose of dedicating Masonic Temples and laying foundation stones. The Annual Communication was held in Watertown, June 14, 1921.
J O H N H . MCCORN, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master.
The Communication being held on June 14th, the anniversary of the birth of the National Colors, a resolution was introduced and adopted expressing the loyalty of the Masons of that jurisdiction to their country. The Grand Lodge met without the representative of Kansas being present. In opening his address the Grand Master has the following to say concerning the vast amount of work being done throughout the country: Our lodges seem to have more work than they can- do; becoming mere degree machines, leaving no opportunity for the finer things of Masonry, such as the social functions and doings of practical Freemasonry, which are so necessary to promote harmony in the institution. We sometimes wonder if our brethren are fulfilling their obligations in guarding well the outer door and seeing to it that none but the worthy are admitted.
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He compliments the Legislature of their state for passing what is termed the Language Bill, which provides that all children of school age shall attend the public schools until they have reached the eighth grade. Personally we admire the Legislature for passing such a law, but cannot understand why it should be made a part of the Proceedings of a Masonic Grand Body. Other matters of a similar nature are also included in his address; even reference to the so-called German Masonry and the conduct of their army officers during the late war. He refused a Special Dispensation for a Lodge to attend church, giving as his reason that it might interfere with the religious belief of some of the brethren; further he states t h a t a Masonic Lodge should not appear in public clothed in their regalia, except in Masonic work. On this proposition we are for him first, last and all the time. Likewise we compliment him on his position taken against the admission of the maimed, lame and defective. We wish space would permit of our quoting in full what he says on this subject. It might possibly have some influence on the unreasonably progressive elements in Freemasonry to-day. The Grand Secretary's report is a real address, as it covers every phase of not only affairs in his office but other matters which in all other jurisdictions are handled by the Grand Master. If GEORGE PETTIGREW were Grand Secretary in Kansas they woujd literally "skin him'alive." His summary of membership is not in keeping with his report one year ago, as at that time he reported their membership to be 14,628 and this year 16,460, which would make a net gain of 1,832. However, he Yeports the net gain as 1,945. Better sharpen your pencil, Brother GEORGE, and get busy so your figures will be correct next year.We notice our South Dakota brethren have the usual weakness of men in general for the love of the ladies, as it is reported that a delegation from the Eastern Star was introduced to the Grand Master and an address was rendered by the "boss" lady of that organization. The Grand Secretary must be extremely popular with the Eastern Star, as he includes with his printed Proceedings the address to which reference is made above. Brother CHARLES L . BROCKWAY, who writes the Report on Correspondence, refers to the 1920 and 1921 Proceedings of our Grand Lodge. WILLIAM F . R . WHORTON, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Huron. GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, R ' - W . ' - Grand Secretary, Sioux Falls. CHARLES L . BROCKWAY, Correspondent, Sioux Falls. Next Annual, Huron, June 13, 1922.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;TASMANIA.
February,
TASMANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 29; members, 2,287; net gain, 214. A Special Communication was held on April 28, 1920, and a half-yearly Communication on August 27, 1920. The Special Communication was held for the purpose of dedicating a hall, on which occasion the oration was delivered by their Grand Chaplain. The first business transacted at the half-yeairly Communication was the report of the Board of General Purposes. They first reported that in accordance with the action taken a t the last Annual Communication their esteemed Grand Secretary, Brother HAMILTON, had begun his well earned holiday, and that Brother W. H. STRUTT had been appointed as Acting Grand Secretary. They reported on the question of physical qualification, stating that it is impossible to lay down a "hard and fast rule" as to a candidate not being perfect in his body within the meaning of the Ancient Charges. They stated that all such cases must be decided on their merits by the members of the Lodge, subject to the investigation and approval of the Master, and if needs be the sanction of the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge favored the adoption of an uniform Ritual for all Australian Lodges and that the Grand Lodges of sister states be requested to consider the matter with a view of giving effect to this resolution. The motion was carried. In the Proceedings we note the proposition had been given due consideration. The Board reported that it was not practical and therefore instead of attempting to have an uniform Ritual for all the Australian states they would consider the advisability of obtaining a Ritual for Tasmania only. first
The Annual Communication was held February 26, 1921. We note a memorial service held for their M.'. W.'. Brother
CHARLES ELLIS DAVIES in Hobart, February 14, 1921. The services
are printed in full and made a part of these Proceedings. The Grand Lodge of Tasmania has indeed lost one who has been a power in their councils and he will no doubt be greatly missed. Through the Board of General Purposes the Grand Lodge adopted a regulation to the eff'ect that no member of a Lodge was eligible to propose or second the nomination of a candidate until he had been a Master Mason for a period of not less than two years. HENRY L . D'EMDEN, M.". W.'. Grand Master. (Address not given.) W. H. STRUTT, R ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
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TENNESSEEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 459; members, 37,570; net gain, 3,841. Nashville, J a n u a r y 26, 1921. T. W. PEACE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. Last year we reported 453 Lodges, and we note that six Lodges were under Dispensation, which would make the number of Lodges on their rolls 459. There may be some indication in the Proceedings as to just how many Lodges they have outside of those indicated in their synopsis of returns, but it would be necessary to stop and count them in order to ascertain the number, which the average busy Correspondent does not care to do. R.'. W.'. Brother HALLUM W . GOODLOE, our Grand Representa-
tive, was present. An excellent likeness of M.'. W.'. Brother PEACE faces the introductory part of his address and both of them indicate that he is good natured, no doubt a good Mason, and took interest in his work at the head of the Craft. He consumes but one dozen lines in introducing his address and makes no apologies or excuses for anything left undone, but graciously gives thanks to the Architect of the Universe who has permitted them to assemble in Annual Communication. We quote the following from his address, which is good Masonic advice and worthy of our perusal: With this increased'membership new duties confront us. Shall we be content to have our lodges act as degree mills only? Or shall we become active in an effort really to make Masons out of those bearing the name? Under the present system, when a man is raised, the lodge devotes no further time to his education and, unless he is himself so disposed, his eftorts along the line of growth and advancement in Masonic knowledge end there. The result is that after a short while he becomes indifferent and drops out, becomes perhaps a non-affiliate, and soon may be heard to say that there is nothing in Masonry.
The Grand Master, under the subject of "Courtesy Work" reports that Grand Masters are overworked by requests to do work for other Grand Jurisdictions and recommends that their Law be changed to the effect that their Lodges shall make no requests on Lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions to have lectures or degrees delivered or conferred. His original recommendation, however, was to the effect that they would neither confer degrees for other jurisdictions nor permit their Lodges to request .Lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions to do work for them. However, he stated that if they were considered discourteous the amendment might be modified to the effect that they would make no requests but would com-
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February,
ply with requests from other jurisdictions. The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, took a different view and declined to make any change in their Law. We submit t h a t it is an imposition on the average Grand Master, as he has his own personal matters to look after, and therefore why not adopt the Kansas plan, where practically all requests to and from are transmitted through the office of the Grand Secretary who is equipped and in a position to handle these matters easily and without any annoyance to the Grand Master. As a matter of information to our own members will say that we find a report in their Proceedings where a number of members were "healed" because of irregularity in receiving their degreesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; some of them in the Overseas Lodges, others in Grand Jurisdictions where they happened to be stationed during the war and for various other reasons. Just how much the "healing" proposition benefited these brethren we do not know, but we venture a guess that this action allowed the Lodges to place their names on the rolls as regular and upright Masons. We note that there was introduced into their Grand Lodge some propaganda in support of an outside organization taking charge of certain matters which in our opinion properly belong to each and every Grand Jurisdiction. Talk about the so-called Masonic progressive proposition based on the statement that "Masonry is a progressive science!" Here is one which will be of interest to our brethren who are sticklers of the worst kind to make no change whatever in our Ritual or floor work. The Board of Custodians were instructed to consider the Ritual of the Second Section of the Third Degree and make recommendations at the next Annual Communication relative to what they consider proper in passwords and signs. This alrnost looks like the beginning of the end of Ritualistic Work in Masonic Lodges. The Report on Correspondence reviews the 1920 Proceedings of Kansas. RODNEY BLAKE, M ' . W-'. Grand Master, Erin. STITH M . CAIN, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Nashville. HENRY A. CHAMBERS, P . ' . G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Chatta-
nooga. Next Annual, Nashville, January 25, 1922.
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TEXASâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 900; members, 94,218; net gain, 10,941-. Waco, December 7, 1920.
GEORGE F . MORGAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. We note from the address of the Grand Master that they have 900 Lodges. The address of the Grand Master is a very lengthy document, requiring seventy pages of their printed Proceedings. The introduction is largely personal, expressing appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him and in well chosen words has the following to say concerning who could pass through an office of this kind without making any mistakes: That one .should have discharged the multitudinous duties devolving upon him a s Grand Master of this Grand Jurisdiction without fault or error of any kind, would be an occasion for wonder and astonishment, and an achievement and distinction hardly to be hoped for in this day and time. It h a s been my earnest endeavor, through thoughtful counsel and conscientious admonition, to promote and diffuse peace and harmony among the Craft throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, and to maintain the dignity of our time-honored Institution a t all times. If I have succeeded in this endeavor of mine, then the latest and greatest ambition of my life has been fulfilled.
During the year he turned down all appeals and declined to recognize all of the so-called Masonic Bureaus, Clubs, Relief Associations, etc., believing that matters of this kind could be handled better by a centralized organization which has been started within the past three years and is fostered by several Grand Jurisdictions. It is the opinion of not only the writer but of our Grand Lodge that all matters of this kind are peculiar only to the particular jurisdiction concerned and that it can be looked after more effectually in that way than to delegate it to some outside, self-constituted authority. They made quite an addition to their laws as it requires five pages to record his thirty decisions. As an illustration of the up-to-date ignorance of many of our officers and members a question was asked of the Grand Master whether there would be any objection to an organization known as the "Tall Cedars of Lebanon." Ye gods, how long will it be, or will the time ever come when members of our time-honored Institution will awaken to the fact that symbolic Masonry stands alone and independent of any and all other organizations, whether called coordinate Masonic Bodies, Tall Cedars of Lebanon or any other old thing? The Grand Secretary's report deals with various matters
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;UTAH.
February,
which come under his scope of work and places on record names and dates of new charters, old ones, synopsis of returns and financial exhibits. Among these we note that he reports having prepared different forms of blanks for use of their Lodges and recommends that they be printed on contract and handled by the Grand Secretary. Brother PEARSON did the writer of this report the honor of spending a day or two with him the past summer, and while here showed us the forms, and we feel highly complimented because practically all of them are copies of the forms used in Kansas and which Brother PEARSON received when he was with us more than one year ago. We feel doubly complimented now that Texas has practically adopted our system of an historical registry and blank forms for use of their Lodges. We fear the Grand Master was a little too good natured and sidestepped the vital question based on Masonic Landmarks and Regulations when he authorized a Lodge to split itself wide open and do work in two rooms at the same time because of the rush of candidates. The Committee on Jurisprudence could not approve of his action and in their report they say "a lodge is an entity, one and indivisible, and that entity will be destroyed and the beauty of the Lodge marred, if a division of its powers and authority is countenanced." The 1920 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas is reviewed in the Report on Correspondence. The report is well prepared and briefly states the transactions of the Grand Lodge which are of general interest to the Craft. ANDREW L . RANDELL, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Sherman. WILLIAM B . PEARSON, R-"- W-"- Grand Secretary, Waco. S. M. BRADLEY, Correspondent, Denton. Next Annual, Waco, December 6, 1921.
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921; Lodges, 25; members, 3,690; net gain, 669. Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 18, 1921.
JAMES LEROY CATTRON,
M-'. W-'. Grand Master. M.'- W.'- ARTHUR C. WHERRY, our Grand Representative, was
in attendance. The Grand Master, in a rather Democratic way, invited the Grand Representatives to the East and directed the members to receive them with the Grand Honors.
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Upon opening his address he extends a cordial welcome to Master Masons to attend this their Fiftieth Annual Communication. He then refers to the membership of their jurisdiction having grown by "leaps and bounds." He then begins his address proper, first referring to those who have passed away during the year. We are pleased to note his recommendation concerning their library and in accordance therewith the amount which has been allowed heretofore, $50.00, was increased to $500.00. He directed their attention to the fact that their Grand Lodge would pass the half century mark on J a n u a r y 16, 1922, and recommended that a committee be appointed to make arrangements, and it was done. As Kansas Masons we are interested in their Semicentennial proposition as our Grand Lodge chartered late Mt. Moriah Lodge in Salt Lake City on October 21, 1868, where it remained until the organization of the Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872. In scrutinizing the report of the Grand Secretary, we do so knowing that the hands which prepared this report have dropped the working tools of life and all that remains of our personal friend and co-worker of the quill, R.'. W.'- Brother FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, is the aroma of a well spent life. As usual he covers all matters which come under his observation as Grand Secretary, including a very complete financial report, an exhibit of work done and the membership of the Lodges. We only trust that the one who succeeded Brother MCCARTY will keep up the high standard of excellence in the arrangement of their Proceedings. We are sorry to know that they have in the preparation of a funeral Ritual shortened the ceremony at the grave, stating that they did this with a view of avoiding the use of words and expressions that would tend to emphasize grief. As we look a t it in Kansas such a change in the beautiful ceremony of ancient times is almost the removal of a Landmark. â&#x20AC;˘ In Utah they have a custom of passing a signet ring from the retiring Grand Master to the new one, and we note the ring was presented to M.'. W.'. Brother CARVER to be worn during his term of office. Brother SAM H . GOODWIN presents an excellent Report on Correspondence and includes with it a review of our 1920 Proceedings. J O H N EDWARD CARVER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Ogden.
FREEMAN A. MCCARTY, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Salt Lake City. SAM H . GOODWIN, P - ' - G - ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 17, 1922.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;VERMONT.
February,
VERMONTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 103; members, 17,012; net gain, 1,020. ' Burlington, June 15, 1921.
ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. Brother HENRY H . ROSS responded as the Grand Representative of Kansas. The Grand Master in his address refers to the fraternal dead, paying first a tribute to their Grand Sword Bearer, Brother ALBERT KILLAM, who passed away on March 1, 1921. He issued an Edict during the year concerning one ALEXANDER SIMPSON who had been made a Mason in Operative Lodge of Aberdeen, Sco'tland. This case was similar to one reported to their Grand Master TILLOTSON, where another man had been made a . Mason, in Scotland regardless of Vermont's jurisdiction. The Grand Master's edict forbade all Lodges to hold Masonic intercourse with the said SIMPSON. He ruled that there was no objection to a Roman Catholic being invited and attend their private Masonic parties by invitation. However, he stated that it was his opinion that such dances should be limited to the Masonic fraternity and their ladies. The report of Brother Ross as Grand Secretary, as usual, is quite brief, leaving the financial exhibits to their Grand Treasurer. Brother CHARLES H . DARLING, Past Grand Master, presents a brief Report on Correspondence, which is largely confined to quotations from other reports and addresses on various subjects. It is not consecutive in form, so far as Grand Lodges are concerned, and in fact it would seem from the introduction of his report that he does not believe in the customary form of presenting Reports on Correspondence in reviews in the various states and countries for the reason t h a t he says "it goes without saying that Grand Lodges held their Annual Communications, were opened with prayer. Lodges were represented, Grand - Masters and others made their annual reports, etc." AH of this is true, but how are the readers of the Reports on Correspondence to get anything out of such a statement as this if the report does not give any information as to what was done in the various Grand Jurisdictions. However, that is Brother DARLING'S idea of a report and we have no objection to it as he is the one who is writing the report for their jurisdiction.and if the brethren of Vermont are satisfied the rest of us must be. ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Middlebury. HENRY H . ROSS, R - ' - W . ' - Grand Secretary, Burlington. EUGENE S . WESTON, P . ' . G-'. M.'-, Correspondent, New Haven.
Next Annual, Burlington, June 14, 1922.
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VICTORIA—1919. Lodges, 230; members, 18,334. A Quarterly Communication was held in Melbourne, April 30, 1919. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. The Grand Master wades into the proposition of touting for votes, stating that such practice is "highly reprehensible and quite alien to Masonic ideas." We are pleased to say that we are not annoyed with this practice in our own jurisdiction. We quote the following from the Grand Master's address, which is certainly applicable to the day: •We have now arrived at a juncture of the world's affairs when actual war has ceased, but we cannot say that peace has begun to reign. Even in the Peace Conference, there are a number of warring conflicting elements. As long as there was the outside pressure of exacting events threatening national stability, the Empire was welded into a compact mass, but when these events disappeared there was a strong tendency for national co-operation to be replaced by internal dissensions.
We note that our Grand Representative was likewise absent from their Quarterly Communication of June 18, 1919. Our brethren of Victoria are thoroughly appreciative of the honor conferred upon one of their members when they are appointed Grand Representative of another Grand Lodge, as we note that an occasion was made of the presentation of a commission from the Grand Lodge of Scotland to one of their members as their Grand Representative. We fear our Kansas brethren are not quite as wide awake to this honor as the Victorian brethren. Upon the recommendation of their Board it was decided that the names of the representatives be checked early each year and any Brother who has not attended during the previous two years be reported to the committee, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to every representative of another Grand Lodge near thi3 Grand Lodge. .An excellent plan, as too much sentiment enters into the proposition of carrying "dead wood" Grand Representatives. In our jurisdiction we have several who have been honored as the representative of some other Grand Lodge who have not seen the inside of our Grand Lodge for possibly fifteen years, yet our Grand Masters hesitate to recommend a change because of their personal feeling. This volume of the Proceedings contains an honor roll of the members who were in the service during the late war. Again we note that our Grand Representative was not present when they held their Quarterly Communication on September 17, 1919.
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The Board of General Purposes reports that it was reported to them that during the ceremony of the Third Degree a gong had been struck. The Master was called on the "carpet," who replied that it was done without his permission and he expressed his regret at the violation of the pronouncement thereon. We venture a guess that every Mason in our own jurisdiction who reads this will wonder what on earth they do when it comes to the "low twelve" proposition, and we will make a still further guess that our brethren in Victoria allow no foolishness in the ceremony of conferring any of the three degrees. When it comes to the Ritual we note that it is not even permissible to discuss the subject of Ritual in the Grand Lodge as that important ceremony comes under the direct control of their Grand Master, and if any change is made it is done by a proper committee appointed by him and the Ritual promulgated without the Grand Lodge having anything to say about it. We note that our Grand Representative was not even present at the "Welcome Home" extended to the returned sailor and soldier Freemasons, which was held in Melbourne on November 3, 1919. The address of the Grand Master on this occasion deals largely with conditions concerning the war and the service rendered by members of the Craft in offering up their services and in many instances their lives for their country. There is no Report on Correspondence. F. T. HiCKFORD, M.'. W-'- Grand Master, Melbourne. • CHARLES J. BARROW, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Melbourne.
VICTORIA—1920. . Lodges, 230; members, 20,302; net gain, 1,968.During the year four Quarterly and one Special Communication was held, the first Quarterly on March 17, 1920. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. The Grand Master had the authority to confer certain ranks upon members worthy of these honors and we notice that during the year he conferred'the rank of Past Grand Senior and Junior Warden on a number of their members. This practice of course is unknown in our jurisdiction as our members obtain their rank only by actual service in some office. At this Communication it was announced that owing to the
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approaching visit of His Royal Highness, the PRINCE OF WALES, an
effort was being made to arrange for a Masonic celebration and the Board had "authorized the Hall Committee to illuminate Freemasons' Hall in harmony with the general scheme" for this occasion. One Lodge assumed authority to vote on four candidates with one ballot. The Committee on General Purposes ruled otherwise and declared the whole action illegal. The following is worthy of quotation from the Grand Master's address and particularly the last sentence: We see Freemasonry constantly accused of being a secret society. It seems to me that the accusers are really much more secret than we a r e ourselves. Freemasonry needs no defense; it is insistent of those eternal principles that are the inspiring note of the world's humanity. Of course, we recognize that every successful institution incites individual hatred and uncharitableness, and, moreover, we do see it stated that a certain section of this community must not belong to Freemasonry, because it is an International Capitalistic and Monarchistic secret society. That it is international we quite admit, and that it has its ramifications through the whole of this great globe of ours we cannot deny. "VVe say that Freemasonry is universal in its application, because it applies and makes an appeal to human principles. It is cosmopolitan, international, comprehensive, and w^de-reaching in its efforts and effects. To say that it is capitalistic is an abuse of terms, because the humblest can enter our ranks provided he is of good repute. We fix no monetary value on our members. We recognize that in Freemasonry there is co-equalness in citizenship. Our one common ground is our common humanity. W e say that every fine character in Freemasonry is co-equal with another fine character, that every fine character is independent altogether of r a n k or position. We admit monarchs into our -ranks not because they a r e monarchs, but because-they are human'like ourselves. We recognize no distinction of rank, but I hope and trust we will always recognize distinctions of character, which" should be the mainstay of this organization.
A Special Communication was held June 3, 1920, to commemorate the visit of the PRINCE OF WALES.
This was possibly t h e
most celebrated Communication ever held by their Grand Lodge, and the report of what we term the Committee on Credentials shows that distinguished Craftsmen from almost all parts of Australia were present. We are pleased to note that our Grand Representative, R-'. W.'. Brother J A M E S EVANS, was present.
After the usual opening the Grand Master delivered a very appropriate but short address.
The PRINCE OF WALES, however,
was not able to attend in person. However, he communicated with the Grand Lodge in a most fralernal way, expressing his regrets and offering an excuse which without doubt justified his action in not attending the meeting. A number of interesting talks were made, most of which were Masonic and patriotic in character.
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February,
At the conclusion of the minutes of this Communication we find an excellent picture of their Freemasons' Hall, beautifully decorated for this occasion. The next Quarterly was held June 16, 1920. A t this Communication the Board of General Purposes recites the occasion of their celebration in honor of the PRINCE OF WALES, including a copy of the address of welcome presented to their royal guest. In addressing this distinguished brother and citizen, and for the information of our members, we quote the following: To His Royal Highness, EDWARD ALBERT CHRISTIAN GEORGE ANDREW
PATRICK DAVID, Prince of Wales, Earl o( Chester in the Peerage of England, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick and Baron of Renfrew in the Peerage of Scotland, Lord of the Isles and Great Steward of Scotland, K. G., P. C, G. M. M. G., G. M. B. E., M. C. No representative of Kansas present. The next Quarterly was held on September 15, 1920. Our Grand Representative was not present. At this Communication a report was received from the Board of General Purposes dealing wholly with some local matters of no special interest to the Craft in general. The next Quarterly was held on December 15, 1920. One of their Regulations was amended providing t h a t two candidates could be received in the work up to the obligation. Compared with the amount of work done in the United States we can scarcely understand why a regulation of this kind is necessary in Victoria. At this Communication the Grand Lodge selected a Grand Master for the ensuing year' and the present incumbent was again elected to that high office. The writer of this report cannot refrain from taking the liberty of saying that if our brethren in most of the foreign jurisdictions, such as Victoria, would add the address of ful help to their brethren in other lands and countries. FREDERICK THOMAS HICKFORD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master..
CHARLES JAMES BARROW, R . ' . W . ' . Grand
Secretary,
Mel-
bourne.
VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 328; members, 35,296; net gain, 3,975. Richmond, February 8, 1921.
WILLIAM W . GALT, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. It appears that the Grand Master delivered his address immediately after the Grand Lodge was opened. He states in begin-
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ning his address t h a t he was fortunately situated in being a retired naval officer with but few duties outside of Masonry and therefore had devoted the entire year to the work. He then refers in an interesting manner to those who had passd away in their own j u r i s diction during the past year. He evidently knows something about the Ritual as on a number of occasions he attended the Communications and raised many candidates and delivered the Master Mason's lecture. He has the following to say in regard to Masonry which no doubt will be of interest to our members: Masonry, whose origin is veiled in mystery and whose Ritual h a s been subject from time to time to slight variations, as shown by the differences appearing in the many jurisdictions, has always taught the highest ideals known to man, and though its course through centuries has, a t times, been clouded and obstructed by ignorance and intolerance opposed to education and enlightenment, has cleared up and now flows down the channel of time a sparkling stream of pure Morality and intellectual development throughout the civilized world. In his decisions he turned down all requests for special authority to make Masons of those who were under the Ancient Landmarks, disqualified. In conclusion he has the following to say concerning Masonry: Masonry is like a tree—the Grand Lodge is its trunk with Subordinate Lodges- its branches. As a limb may be lost by decay, a Subordinate Lodge may lose its life on account of causes within itself, but as other shoots put out and grow, so other Lodges are born, and the Grand Lodge stands like the giant maraposa of California, enduring for ages, towering above all living things. "We know that Masonry will survive even when those monster products of nature shall have turned to dust, and been scattered to the four winds of heaven. When the Civil W a r was over—the most terrible war ever known up to that time—the defeated returned to their homes, rebuilt or repaired their houses, tilled their fields, or went into business, and the country was brought back to the pursuits of peace in an incredibly short time. The land was not filled with lawless vagabonds waving a red flag. These noble warriors did not foment new troubles, but put their shoulders to the wheel and resumed citizenship of the greatest country the sun ever shone upon. Many of these were Masons, and the spirit of our beloved Fraternity filled America and carried us through Reconstruction. I have looked into the eyes of just such men all through this State, and I am filled with gratitude -that I have been allowed to serve this body of patriots, who represent true Democracy, faithful to their country, into whose minds no idea of treason can ever dwell, upon whom the country may with confidence rely to live by the principles of Masonry, and make us sure that socialism, communism and anarchy, the constituents of Bolshevik and I. W. W. methods will never gain a footing in this blessed land. These men were American soldiers, and carried the teachings of Freemasonry into fight and field as they practiced them in the piping times of peace, and stretched the sustaining hand to friend and foe alike when distress appealed.
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February,
The report of the Grand Secretary is without doubt the briefest which has ever come under the observation of the writer. It required but seven lines of printed matter to cover his report. In order to erect an additional building to their Masonic Home" an assessment of one dollar per capita was made against the membership, payable on or before the first of December, 1921. The cost of the building is to be approximately $30,000.00. By resolution it was decided to erect a suitable monument to the memory of their late Grand Secretary, JAMES HENDERSON, who was the author of their first Masonic Text-book, and whose remains sleep in an unmarked grave in the city of Richmond. The Report on Correspondence, as usual, is prepared by M.'. W.". JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, and we note that he grants us a little over one page of his report in his review of our 1920 Proceedings. We wish it were possible for every Mason in Kansas to read his Report on Correspondence as it is a Masonic history and encyclopedia combined . J O H N BOTTIMORE, M . ' . W . ' . . G r a n d Master, Tazewell.
CHARLES A. NESBITT, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Richmond. JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, P - ' - G-'- M^"., Correspondent, Rich-
mond. Next Annual, February, 1922.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 219; niembers, 28,617; net gain, 3,081. Tacoma, June 8, 1920. THOMAS E . SKAGGS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand ivxaouei..
The Representative of Kansas was not present. From the address of the Grand Master, Washington was no exception in unprecedented prosperity during the past year, and in commenting on this the Grand Master feels that the Lodges have been extremely cautious in selecting material and that so far as he has been able to observe the additions have been from the ranks of their best men and citizens. Because of their being in the military service the Grand Master authorized the Lodge to confer the First Section of the Fellow Craft Degree on five candidates at one and the same time. He recommended that within sixty days after a brother receives the Third Degree he shall pass an examination in Open Lodge in the Lecture of that Degree.
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He gave authority to one of their Lodges to confer the Second Section of the Third Degree on a candidate who was not physically able to take this portion of the work after he had received the First Section and therefore the Lodge was obliged to postpone that part of the work and then request authority to finish him up. After a most thorough and complete report on the subject of a national service association he recommends that their Grand Lodge withdraw from the organization. The Committee on Correspondence calls attention to the use of commercial Rituals, which is in violation of their laws, and recommends that the subject be referred to a committee for investigation, to report at the next Annual Communication. Speaking of large Lodges the Committee has the following to say, which is a problem in our own jurisdiction: Even prior to the recent wonderful influx into Masonry the membership of a number of our Lodges had grown to unwieldy proportions. It is the opinion of your Committee that in these large Lodges the real functions of Masonry are practically engulfed in the mass of business and volume of degree work. Only a small, and in some cases pitiably small, proportion of its members know each other. Only a very small proportion of the members can be actively engaged in the work. There is so little to interest the members that the attendance dwindles to a mere handful. It is no compliment to the Fraternity to have a candidate joining a Lodge which he knows has a membership of approximately 1,000 and find a dozen present to receive him. The spirit of fellowship, which is the chief glory of Masonry and the chief thing we have to bestow upon those who come into our circle, is swallowed up in tlie commercialism which is forced upon the Lodge.
When the writer of this report attends his own Lodge, notwithstanding his many years of membership therein, he finds the members present are practically all strangers to him, and this same condition exists among the other members who have no opportunity of becoming acquainted, as the immense amount of work and business consumes the time of the meetings. The committee also calls attention to the vicious habit of proselytism and asks the question what can the candidate think- of the sincerity of those who preach the beauties of symbolic Masonry and then hear nothing except begging for petitions for the wonderful things which will be received in the so-called "higher degrees." We believe these new members should be protected. Their law was amended providing for the appointment of a committee on Masonic Research and Education. The duties of this committee are on request to furnish speakers on Masonic and other kindred subjects for Lodges and for other meetings held under the auspices of their Lodges. They are also to publish and circulate addresses and other information along those lines to the membership. An excellent idea, as the committee will then have
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CORRESPONDENCE-WASHINGTON.
February,
an opportunity of seeing that their Lodges are not furnished with a lot of foolish propaganda of the symbolism and traditions of Freemasonry founded on peculiar ideas and notions of members who know little or nothing about the fundamentals. The Grand Lodge was honored with the presence and listened to an address from their Governor W-'. Brother Louis F . HART. They introduced an opening wedge for the Lodges to "get through quick" in conferring degrees, as the Grand Master now has authority to allow them to confer the same degree on five candidates at a time. Kansas fails to receive attention at the hands of the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. JAMES H . BEGG, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Seattle. HORACE W . TYLER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma. R A L P H C. MCALLASTER, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Spokane, June 14, 1921.
WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 231; members, 33,954; net gain, 8,418. Spokane, June 14, 1921. JAMES H . BEGG, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. The Representative of our Grand Lodge was not present. The Grand Master in opening his address, refers to the prosperous conditions of their jurisdiction, covering the Lodges within the boundaries of Washington and the Territory of Alaska. He visited all the Lodges in Alaska except the one at Fairbanks and Nome. He refers to attending other meetings during his term of office and we would take it from his address that he was a busy Grand Master during the year. He refers to the passing away of their Past Grand Master, NATHAN S M I T H PORTER, a t the remarkable age of eighty-six years.
He was Treasurer of their Grand Lodge for twenty years. He likewise refers, in a very touching manner, to the passing away of Brother YANCEY CRAWFORD BLALOCK, who passed to the Great
Beyond on May 12, 1921. Under the head of "Masonic Homes of Pennsylvania"'he reports having visited those a t Elizabethtown where they have about one thousand acres of land and a "city of buildings." He states that these Homes provide separate sections for all classes of the
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guests. The Homes a r e costing an enormous amount of money, but it was raised within the past ten years by an assessment of $20.00 upon each petitioner for the degrees and the Homes are the recipients of liberal donations from prosperous members of t h e Craft. The Grand Secretary presents a report dealing with such matters as charters issued, new lodges, returns, certificates, appeals, finances, Monitors, Laws, real estate, offices and acknowledgments. Under the head of "Monitors" he reports that it will be necessary to have a new edition printed and asks for an appropriation of $5,000.00 to cover the expenses. He reports that they are apt to be without quarters or obliged to move, as the Tacoma Masonic Temple Association seemed disposed to sell their present building and erect a new one. The Grand Lodge of Washington can beat that proposition by doing as Kansas didâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;erect their own fireproof building, with sufficient space to meet the needs of the Craft for the next one hundred years. Our fireproof building houses t h e offices of the Grand Secretary, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery. I t is within the recollection of the writer of this report when he visited the Grand Secretary of Washington, their late distinguished Craftsman, Brother REED, and his office was not located in a large city either. They passed a law requiring that all petitioners for the degrees or for membership shall pay a fee of $10.00 which shall be turned into their Masonic Home Fund; . They likewise passed a law that no Master Mason could petition any other organization having as one of its prerequisites membership in a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons within one year after being raised. The Report on Correspondence is presented in a topical form and as intimated heretofore by the writer of this report, a busy man cannot possibly review reports in this form in the time allotted for the work even though it be a twelve months. JOHN GIFFORD, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Spokane. HORACE W . TYLER, R.". W - ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma. R A L P H C . MCALLASTER, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Seattle, June 13, 1922.
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AUSTRALIA.
February,
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 98; members, 4,784; net gain, 296. WILLIAM ELUSON-MACARTNEY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master.
The Grand Master in his address at their Quarterly Communication of July 24, 1919, refers to the Prince of Wales having been received into the Fraternity and is pleased to say that he was not made a Mason " a t sight," a prerogative which is claimed by a great many Grand Masters. He received the degrees in the same manner as others receive them. The salary of the Grand Secretary was increased from 450 to 525 pounds per annum. The next Quarterly Communication was held on October 23, 1919. The Board of General Purposes makes a favorable report on the question of renovating their Freemason's Hall property, stating t h a t the premises had not been painted for the last twenty years. Rather peculiar, as our Western Australia brethren a r e usually.up-to-date in all matters Masonic and the condition of their property should be in keeping with the sanie. At the Quarterly Communication on J a n u a r y 22, 1920, the Grand Master was not present, as he had left their Grand Jurisdiction. We presume from the statement of the Pro Grand Master that he was leaving their jurisdiction permanently as it is intimated that they were to have a new Governor. Before leaving a meeting was held a t which he was presented with a Past Grand Master's jewel. The P r o Grand Master calls attention to the practice of some of their Lodges conferring degrees at the time of holding social evening sessions to which the ladies are invited. He says it frequently happens that the ladies put in an appearance before the candidate is retired from the Lodge room. The writer might add that it would be very embarrassing were one of them to unfortunately enter the preparation room before the work is finished. At the Special Communication of April 21, 1920, a very lengthy report of the Board of General Purposes is presented, which consumes twenty-one pages. I t deals with local matters entirely and from which we are unable to get anything of general interest to the Craft. A review of the Proceedings of Kansas for 1919 is included in the Report on Correspondence. C. 0 . L. RILEY, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master.
J. D. STEVENSON, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Perth.
1921-22.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WEST
VIRGINIA.
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WEST VIRGINIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1920. Lodges, 158; members, 25,453; net gain, 2,573. Five Special Communications were held during the year for the purpose of constituting new Lodges and installing their officers. At the Annual Communication held in Huntington, November 10, 1920, all Grand Officers were present except their Grand Chaplain. The Grand Representative of Kansas, M.'. W.'. Brother J O H N M. COLLINS, was at his post of duty. We quote the following from the address of the Grand Master which is excellent Masonic teaching: I submit that our mission in the world is comprehended in the foK lowing brief statement in outline: (a) To make of each initiate a perfect ashlar, a living stone for the spiritual temple. It is idle to assume that we can make a Mason by the simple and brief process of conferring the degrees upon a candidate, for at best we then impart to him only those first instructions whereon he may, with our constant aid build a future moral and Masonic edifice. To change the figure, in conferring the degrees we but induct the candidate through the portal of the temple of knowledge, and it would be unjust to him to leave him to his own devices in his further progress toward the light of eternal truth. (b) To Inculcate the practice of these tenets of our profession, brotherly love, relief and truth. I must not be understood as being unappreciative of those faithful brethren wjiose efforts have made possible our gratifying increase in membership. I give to them all due honor and credit. But throughout this imperfect life there will be the sick to be visited and watched with, the dead to be laid away, and the widow and orphan to be shielded and cared for. The weak brother in sore need of a sustaining arm and of brotherly counsel, aid or admonition we have always with us. Brethren, these things ye should do, and not leave the others undone. Brother JOHN W . DAVIS of West Virginia, and who is Ambassador of the United States near the Court of St. James, was honored with the rank of a Past Grand Warden by the Grand Lodge of England, and in acknowledgment of this honor to one of. their distinguished citizens and brethren the Grand Lodge engrossed a set of resolutions and transmitted them to the Grand Lodge of England. We note that due acknowledgment of the receipt of the same was made by the Grand Secretary. Our West Virginia brethren are more fortunate than the Grand Lodge of Kansas, as at the time the invitation was extended for the Peace Jubilee in London we had a magnificent parchment engrossed expressing our regrets and transmitted it to the Grand Secretary of England, but as yet have had no acknowledgment of the same, not even a post card receipt.
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CORRESPONDENCE—WYOMING.
February,
The Report on Correspondence is prepared by M-'- W.'. Brother GEORGE W . ATKINSON and he honors Kansas in reviewing their 1920 Proceedings with three pages of his report. We cannot refrain from adding a word personal about Brother ATKINSON. At the time the writer of this report was first elected Grand Secretary Brother ATKINSON was holding a corresponding position in West Virginia, elected to the highest position within the gift of the citizens of t h a t state and he was one of the first Grand Secretaries with whom we had correspondence. ADRIAN C . NADENBOUSCH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Martinsburg. • J O H N M . COLLINS, R . ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, P . ' . G.'. M.'-, Correspondent, Charleston.
Next Annual, Fairmont. Proceedings.
The date, however, is not given in the
WYOMING—1920. Lodges, 40; members, 5,167; net gain, 719. Buffalo, September 8, 1920. ARTHUR K . LEE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. The Grand Master devotes most of the introduction of his address to the subject of Masonic Service Association and directs attention to the, fact t h a t a meeting was called for the representatives of several of the western states by the presiding officer of the socalled Service Association. Lodges a r e warned against imposition by correspondence and other methods without they first have the approval of the Grand Master, and we must admit our ignorance when some one without any delegated authority from the Grand Lodge can even call a meeting which a Grand Master himself, with all his prerogatives cannot do. • • The Grand Master rendered twenty-two decisions, none of which deal- with questions outside of their own jurisdiction. He classifies his decisions in questions and answers. Concerning physical qualification of candidates he was asked if one who had an artificial hand or an amputated left limb could be made a Mason. His answer to both was in the negative.. However, the Grand Lodge, through their Committee on Jurisprudence, took an opposite view and decided that just so long as a candidate could crawl through the ceremonies he is eligible to receive the degrees re-
1921-22.
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133
gardless of physical disability. They justified their act by quoting from the Ancient Constitutions; then twisted it around in such a manner that it will meet with their own ideas, based wholly on sentiment. The Report on Correspondence is presented by the Grand Secretary, Brother JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, and contains a review of Kansas for 1920. The review is very brief but presume it covered about all the Correspondent thought worthy of consideration. WILLIAM 0. WILSON, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, Casper. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, R-'- W . ' - Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Casper. , Nothing S(5 far as we can find to indicate when and where the next Annual will be held.
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February,
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;APPENDIX. MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES.
Statistical table, showing membersliip of Grand Lodges. Compiled by R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON^ for the K a n s a s Committee on Correspondence. February, 1920. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
Texas Utah
Total U.S
No. of Lodges. 565 28 550 420 153 114 22 34 236 678 72 902 556 534 423 600 252 206 116 286 452 272 366 651 .134 283 22 80 213 52 8S8 449 124 576 433 152 522 40 278 159 459 900 25 103 328 231 158 282 40 1 1 15,419 1
Year. 1920 1921 1920 1921 1920 1921 1920 1920 1921 1920 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1920 1921 1921 1920 1920 1921 1921 1921 1920 1920 1921 1921 1920 1921 1921 1921 1921 1921 1920 1921 1921 1920 1920 1921 1921 1921 1920 1921 1921 1921 1921 1920 1920
Member' ship. 42,692 4,360 28,848 85,181 23,790 34,703 4,931 16,306 18,933 59,942 8,203 230,588 108,021 73,536 69,150 60,021 25,959 38,499 24,117 92,418 120,013 45,593 26,978 90,416 15,913 34,647 2,313 12,247 62,253 5,276 254,282 32,925 13,682 148,480 48,432 21,112 168,914 12,414 25,301 16,460 37,570 94,218 3,690 17,012 35,296 33,954 25,443 38,651 5,167 2,498,749
Net Oain.. Net Loa$. 5,475 574 3,274 17,.371 2,533 3,405 550 2,533 2,321 4,882 1,269 27,141 9,851 6,189 6,158 6,839 2,951 2,829 2,139 10,003 13,827 5,598 3,171 10,967 2,100 3,841 135 7,170 515 19,388 2,013 1,257 16,427 7,887 2.942 17,480 1,529 3,578 1,832 3,841 10,941 669 1,020 3,975 8.418 2,563 719 272,145
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â&#x20AC;&#x201D;APPENDIX.
G R A N D L O D G E S I N F O R E I G N C O U N T R I E S R E C O G N I Z E D BY GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Grand Lodge.
No. of Lodges.
Year.
123 93 501
1921 1921 1921
10,485 10,112 84,285
123 3,652 51079
1920 1920
10,933 250,000 28,905 8,369
Chile Cuba
Membership Last Report.
Net Oain.
150,000
1920 1920 1921 1921
892 3,983 32,259 17,542 8,781
68 15 50 74 73
1921 1921 1920 1921 1920
5,126 1,036 4,511 11,167 2,600
1,019 106 2,511 1,099
160 1,158 98 29 270 98
1921 1919 1921 1921 1920 1920
12,378 69,745 8,177 2,287 25,000 4,784
2,204
7,820
613.357
28,267
U. S. Totals
7,820 15,419
613,357 2,498,749
272,145
Grand Totals
23,239
3,112,106
150,286
Salvador, C. A
Total Foreign Membership
t The figures shown last year were based on dual membership, proximately actual membership.
Net Loss.
1,142 1,137 3,365
15 42 293 219 77
Mexico (York Grand Lodge) . .
THE
126 4,276 2,516 648
1,068 214 6,866 296 1.50,126 28,267 121,859
This year it is ap-
1921-22.
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CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN
MASONIC
MEMBERSHIP.
P r e p a r e d by R.*. E . ' . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N , K a n s a s C o r r e s p o n d e n t . F e b r u a r y , 1922. Grand Lodge. Alabama -. Arizona Arkansas California Colorado ._ Connecticut Delaware : D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a Florida .". Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland . Massachusetts M a s s a c h u s e t t s a n d Rhode I s l a n d . Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada..'. New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico.....' New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina t h •ni-.'-n!.^ Tennessee.... Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington. . W e s t Virginia. Wisconsin.... Wyoming....
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
Grand Comd'y
3,437
42, 692 4,:360 28, 848 . 85,181 23; 790 34, 703 4, 931 16,,306 18,,933 59,,942 8,,203 230, ,588 108, ,021 73,,535 69,,150 60,,021 25,,959 38,,499 24,,117 92,,418
10,765 1,119 6,407 17,240 7,192 12,953 1,910 5,259 5,609 15,122 2,196 62,185 25,856 18,229 18,668 14,174 5,811 14,297 6,979 31,445
120, 01-3 45, 593 26, 9 7 8 90, 4 1 6 15, 9 1 3 34, ,647 2, ,313 12, ,247 62, ,253 5, ,276 254, ,282 32, ,925 13, ,582 148 .480 48, ,432 21, ,112 168, ,914 12, ,414 25, ,301 16 37! \sm 94, ,21s 3, ,690 17 ,012 3 5 ,296 3 3 .954 2 5 ,443 3 8 651 5 ,167
•36,146 12,085 6,958 25,814 4,196 6,890 579 4,956 13,146 1,538 55,295 6,536 3,844 60,757 9.964 5,799 48,829 6,005 4,799
U n i t e d S t a t e s Totals Gen. Or. C h a p t e r Subordinates Gen. Gr. Council Subordinates., Gr. E n c a m p m e n t Subordinates. ,
2,498,749
695,777 1,502
235,593
T o t a l M e m b e r s h i p , U. S . A
2,498,749
697,279
236,967
Jisos 33,313 937 5,362 11,539 6,561 9,351 17,043 1,708
• X
1,218 5,335 2,008 8,640
X 1,165 1,063 5,176 • X 14,196 14,057 4,541 6,126 3,021 1,150 6,763 3,152 11,956 12,401 2,135 3,185 8,046 830 2,684
X 2,947 1,955
X
9,381 1,077 619 33,843 3,213 1,457 10,863 4,301 3,258 1 '^"o l!709 28,601
X
1,656 2,193
"5,160
5,183 652 1,749 8,651 4,121 4,877
t 2,086 2,853 7,785 957 29,425 10,352 9,516 11,315 7,112 1,473 6,746 3,228
H 21,542 11,873 5,924 2,801 . 9,981 1,856 3,576 230 3,054 1,871 905 27,739 3,410 2,025 20,065 4,236 3,226 30,952
H 2,981 2 OQ3 2;872 11,113 543 3,001 . 4,511 3,070 5,254 6,867 1,056 326,633
Y,374 1,611
X General Grand Council Subordinate, t G r a n d Encampment Subordinate, i See 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 .
328,244
1921-22.
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Chile Cuba
Peru
Salvador, C. A
10,485 10,112 84,285
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
2,491 2,038 23,525
Grand Comd^y.
9,488
10,933 250,000 28,905 8,369
9,588
892 3,983 32,259 17,542 8,781
863 913 1,862 2,471
5,126 1,036 4,511 11,167 2,600 12,378 69,745 8,177 2,287 25,000 4,784
438
4,108
189
2,459
1,374
613,357 2,498,749
47,584 697,279
627 236.967
13,596 328,244
3,112,106
744,803
237,594
341,840
JOHN
McCULLAGH
GRAKD 1\/[ASTJ":R,
February 16, 1922, to March 1, 1923.
PROCEEPINGS
M;.W;. GRAND LODGE ANCIENT,,FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
KANSAS. SIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. H E L D IN T H E C I T Y O F W I C H I T A , K A N S A S . February 28 and March 1, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923.
VOLUME XIX, PART 2. M . - . W . - . R I C H A R D E . B I R D , Grand Master, Wichita. R . - . W . - . A L B E R T K. W I L S O N , Grand Secretary, Topeka
Published by Order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodie.
1923.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR'1923. M-'- W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD Grand Master Wichita. R.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN;.... Deputy Grand Master....Topeka. R.'. W-"- CHARLES A. LOUCKS Grand Senior Warden...Lakin. R.'. W-"- J O H N W . NEILSON Grand Junior Pl'arderi....Concordia. R.'. W.'. WiLUAM FRANK MARCH...Grawd Treasurer Lawrence. R.'. W.'- ALBERT K . WILSON Grand Secretary Top.eka. Bro. and Rev. FEED E . BROOKS Grand Chaplain Marysville. W.'. CLAYTON LEHMAN Grand Senior Deacon Newton. W-'. CLINTON D . HART Grand Junior Deacon Topeka. W.'. J O H N A. HETZEL Grand Marshal Newton. W-'. CLARENCE E . JONES Grand Sword Bearer Anthony. W-'. JESSE B. MCFARLAND Grand Senior Steward...J>iorton. W.'. VERNON T . NICHOLSON Grand Junior Steivard...Spring Hill. W-'- HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant ,Wichlta. W.'. W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1924.
The sixty-eighth 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 fourth Wednesday, being the 27th day of February, A. D. 1924, A. L. 5924, at 9 o'clock A. M.
THE GRIT PRINTERY, WrCHITA, KANSAS
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M/. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF
A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. SIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. WICHITA, KANSAS, February 28, 1923. The-M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in the Banquet Hall of the Scottish Rite Temple in the city of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 28th day of February, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS P R E S E N T . M.'. W.". JOHN MCCULL'AGH M.'. W.'. W M . I. STUART R.'. W.". RICHARD E . BIRD R.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
Grand Master Galena. as Dejnity Grand MasterMiawatha. Grand Senior War den..Wichita. Grand Junior Warden..Topeka.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH
.Grand Treasurer
R.". W-'- ALBERT K . WILSON Bro. and Rev. FRED E . BROOKS W.".' CHARLES A. LOUCKS W.'. FRANCIS H . CURRY
Grand Secretary Topeka. Grand Chaplain Marysville. Grand Senior Deacon...Liakin. Gramd J^mior Deacon...Emporia.
W.". WILLIAM CLYDE WASHBURN
W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
JESSE W . LEWIS BRUCE GRIFFITH SiGMUND LEHMAN HOMER T . HARDEN W. AMER BURNETT
Grand Marshal
Lawrence.
Elkhart.
Grand Sword Bearer....Sedan. as Grand Senior SteivardWichita. Grand Junior Steward.Chetopa. Grand Pursuiva7it Wichita. Grand Tyler Oberlin.
OPENING CEREMONY.
A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. FRED E . BROOKS, Grand Chaplain.
256
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
Most Merciful GOD! At the opening of this Grand Lodge erected to Thee, we desire humbly to acknowledge Thee as the Supreme Architect of Heaven and Earth, and all things therein, and as the Sovereign Ruler of all things Thou hast made. We gladly dedicate ourselves to Thee and Thy service; all we are, all we have, and all we hope to become, we lay upon Thine Altar. We give Thee humble and hearty thanks, Oh GOD, for the revelation of Thyself in Thy word, for having put Thy Law into our hearts; for the great Company of loyal men throughout the World who bear Thee witness, and for the Institution of Masonry to which we are indebted for our fuller knowledge of Thee and the duties we owe unto Thee and to each other. We beseech Thee to illumine our understanding, that we may perceive Thy Guiding Hand in our proceedings and be prompt and cheerful in our obedience. We want our deliberations to begin, continue and end in Thee. We humbly ask Thy rich blessing upon our Grand Master, that he may rule with patience, justice, mercy and in all things have the approval of Thy wisdom. And in blessing him, remember graciously all who assist as officers of this Grand Lodge. May the knowledge of the vacant chair in our midst remind us all of the shortness of life and our dependence upon Thee moment by moment. Let Thy blessing rest- upon every representative and kindle in his breast feelings of devotion, friendship and duty. May each one carry to his home such inspiration and zeal as will exalt Thy Glory and advance the ideals of Masonry throughout the State. We humbly pray for all sorts and conditions of men, that it may please Thee to bring them to a knowledge of Thy truth. We pray for all in authority, the Mayor of this city, the Governor of this State, the President of the United States, and all who serve with them. We pray for the bereaved widows and orphans, for the distressed, sick and afflicted everywhere. As our One Almighty Parent enable us all to rejoice in Thy patience and justice, mercy and truth, forgiveness and strength, and to live and labor in the glorious hope of Life Eternal. Amen â&#x20AC;˘
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE
OF KANSAS.
257
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S .
The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and they were welcomed by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Suitable acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M.". W.'. WILLIAM L. BuRDiCK, Grand Representative of Porto Rico. Grand Representatives were present as indicated in the report of the Committee on Credentials. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master extended a cordial invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to attend this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.'. HARRY E . PEACH, chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted: 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-'. J O H N MCCULLAGH
Grand Master.
R.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD R.'.W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.". W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON Bro. and Rev. FRED E . BROOKS
Grand Treasurer. Grand Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
W.". CHARLES A. LOUCKS..;. W-'- FRANCIS H . CURRY
Grand Senicr Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon.
W.'. WILLIAM CLYDE WASHBURN
Grand Marshrl.
W.'. JESSE W . LEWIS W-'. SiGMUND LEHMAN
Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Junior Steward.
W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN
Grand Pursuivant.
W-'-W. AMER BURNETT
Grand. Tyler.
PROCEEDINGS
258
OF THE
February,
SUB-OFFICERS.
WILLIAM A. LEWIS
.'...Grand Orator.
J. ROY GIVENS JOSEPH L . KIRK
.••
Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
W-'- HARVEY O . DAVIS W.'. STANFORD M. SMART W-'. GRAFTON D . W H I T A K E R
Lecturer. Lecturer. Lecturer.
Year of Service.
PAST GRAND M A S T E R S . M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.'. M.;.
W.'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W."W.'W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
J A M E S H . MCCALL... PERRY M . HOISINGTON THOMAS G . F I T C H THOMAS L . BOND H E N R Y F . MASON WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON ELRICK C. COLE WILLIAM L . BURDICK GILES H . LAMB WILLIAM I. STUART OWEN J. WOOD
'.
1895 1901 1904 1906 :i908 1912 1913 1915 1916 1918 1919
• DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District No. CALEB F . BOWRON GEORGE H . LONG VERNON T . NICHOLSON HENRY A. STRONG HUBERT H . HUBBARD WILLIAM E . CAIN ROY H . CLOSSEN FRANK A. E S T E S ARTHUR B . PRATT CLICK FOCKELE JAMES H . BEEGLE STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE EARL T . PYLE J O H N DAVIS GLENN C . CALENE JAMES A. CASSLER LAUREN D . RIGG CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL HARRY J . WILLIAMS
2 4 5 7 10 13 18 20 .22 23 24 25 26 30 31 33 34 35 36
LuciAN L. CONSTANT
37
GEORGE C . LEINEN JACOB P. SCOTT STANFORD M . SMART
39 40 42
District No. LEWIS G . JENNINGS HARMON J. BOWER HAYES FLOYD FRED E . FULLER GEORGE F . BEEZLEY RALPH B . CALL WALLACE M . PRATHER. JAMES D . EYMAN ASA R . PAYNE R. NELSON LONG RALPH W . POPE BAYARD J. LONG HAROLD E . RIPPLE CHARLES W . MONROE J O H N B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT B E N J A M I N H . CRAWFORD RAYMOND C. HANSON ELMER S . NANCE ERIC C . STEEPER FRANK D . SPERRY J O H N J. MILLER
43 44 47 ,48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 68 74
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
259
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Arkansas Arizona
CLAYTON L E H M A N . W. AMER BURNETT.
California Canada
WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON. HUBERT H . HUBBARD.
Chile Colorado
GEORGE GETTY; LAUREN D . RIGG.
Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba
FRED T . N Y E . CHARLES N . FOWLER. ROY H . CLOSSEN.
Delaware
ELMER S. NANCE.
Ecuador
JAY B . KIRK.
England Florida Georgia Indiana Ireland
ALBERT K . W I L S O N . ELMER F . STRAIN. HARRY E . BEST. OWEN J. WOOD. J O H N DAVIS. '
Louisiana Maine
HOMER T . HARDEN. RICHARD E . BIRD.
Maryland Mexico (Valley de Mexico)
MosES H. COLE. ALBERT K . WILSON.
Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER. EZRA B . FULLER. PERRY M . HOISINGTON. JAMES H . BEEGLE. WILLIAM I. STUART. ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. HABRY E . PEACH. LUCIAN L . CONSTANT. J O H N M . PLEASANT.
New South Wales
HARMON J . BOWER.
New York
GEORGE F . BEEZLEY.
North Dakota Nova Scotia
BRUCE GRIFFITH. .JOHN MCCULLAGH.
Ohio Oregon
JOSEPH D . F E L L . CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E .
Philippine Islands Prince Edward Island
ROY G . SHEARER. MARION M . MILLER.
Puerto Rico
WILLIAM L . BURDICK.
Queensland Rhode Island
ELRICK C . COLE. WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH.
Saskatchewan Scotland
JOHN B . FLEMING. HARVEY O . DAVIS.
South Australia
RICHARD W . EVANS.
260
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
South Dakota
CHARLES A. LOUCKS.
Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington
GILES H . LAMB. HAYES FLOYD. HENRY F . MASON. RAYMOND C . HANSON. BARLUS ROMSTEDT. STANFORD M . SMART.
: ;
Western Australia West Virginia
February,
.THOMAS G . F I T C H . J O H N W . NEILSON. PAST MASTERS.
DONALD A. MCMULLEN No. FRED T . N Y E HOLMES W . HAVILAND.... P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER J A M E S E . PORTER SAMUEL S . PARKEIJ FRED R . ALFORD PAUL A. LANGE J O H N MCFARLAND '. HARRY E . PEACH EARL E . FAWCETT CHARLES G . WEST WILLIAM H . HARRISON.... ALBERT J . BUCK JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N . . . GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND HARVEY C . LIVERMORE.... WILLIAM L . WILKINSON GEORGE HARMAN MARION M . MILLER J O H N H . OSBORN HARRY E . BEST WALLACE C . HAMM J A Y B . KIRK CHARLES B . WIARD EDGAR PORTER WALTER EDWARD BUELL.. THOMAS J. BOONE W I L L I S O . THOMAS HARRY V. COCHRAN EDGAR D . MAY C H E S T E R E . JOSS
1 2 3 3 3 4 8 .9 10 12 12 12 12 14 15 17 19
1? 21 26 29 36 37 38 40 47 47 49 49 50 51 51
EVAN DAVIS No. ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, JR CHARLES DEFOREST OLLIE J . WOODMAN THOMAS E . MCCURRY RICHARD H . CRAVENS LAFE B U N C H . . . ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY J A M E S A. W I L L I A M S J O H N M . PLEASANT WILLIAM A. ZSCHEILE... JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR OLIVER M . ANDERSON RICHARD A. MAHANEY.... CLIFFORD O . AVEY JAMES B . DEVIER STANLEY H . GRAHAM HARRY E . ATCHISON EDWIN T . RIDGWAY WILLIAM C . BEELER STEWART CLARKE GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER..
51
51 53 53 59 60 61 63 65 66 66 68 72 74 86 86 86 86 86 87 91 91
ESTEL H. RICE
93
WARREN H . EDMONSON.... WILLIAM H . BOSTON ALBERT L . YOUNG...... ROY G . SHEARER GLEN CHAMBERLAIN W I L L G . PRICE OTTO R . SOUDERS HARRY E . WILSON
95 97 98 98 99 99 99 99
1922-23.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
261
KANSAS.
99
FRED
HARVEY C. P R I C E
99
HERBERT
R o s s C. McCORMICK
99
JOHN
JAMES F.' MCCOY
99
HERBERT
CHANAULT
99
DANIEL WEYRICH, JR
179 182
HOMER
T.
HENRY
HARDEN
C.
GENTRY....
KERNOHN
JOHN
M.
LOUIS
CHAIN
GERTEIS
No.
W.
99
JOHN
99
HIRAM
99
REES E .
A.
182
HOMER
106
ARTHUR
106
GEORGE
111
WILLIAM
JAMES
M.
VLECK
LAYTON
JOHN W.
NEILSON
177
182
103
VAN
FINK
THOMAS
SWANK
E.
175
BAUGHMAN
FULLER
CHARLES
Q.
HARRIS
182
MCCLAIN W.
183
TROUT
187
HEYNAN
190
112
ROY S. BAYSINGER
193
113
CHARLES W.
195
MILLER
AUSTIN
J.
113
CHARLES
W.
JOSEPH
D. FELL
113
JESSE
MCFARLAND
HARVEY R . REED
117
ROBERT P .
L A I R J.
PAIGE
WHITTECAR
GEORGE P .
PITTS
ADELBERT LESTER
E.
W.
CHARLES EDWIN JOHN
CLOUGH
BURNETT
H.
T.
WARREN
ROBINSON
S . RIGG
CHARLES W . CLAYTON
HARMONY....
LEHMAN
175 176
SWANSON
CASPER P .
RALPH L. MARLIN
No.
HULL
F . RANDOLPH
JOSEPH
A.
ZOLLER R.
B.
REEDER
195
MCCOLLOCH...
120
LEWIS
124
HARVEY 0.
G. JENNINGS
199 200 200
DAVIS
200
126
CLARENCE E . J O N E S
200
133
B A R T O N A.
203
133
MOSES H . COLE
136
BENJAMIN F .
FLETCHER
140
TON
140
GRAFTON
142
RAY MARTIN
206
WORTHING-
208 D.
WHITAKER
212 215
CLYDE B . B U R N E T T .
144
CHARLES
WILLIAM C. HOFFMEISTER
145
FRANK
CHARLES N .
146
RICHARD W .
147
CLYDE
149
VICTOR S . B O U T W E L L
150
WILLIAM
150
JAMES E . THOMAS
MILLER
150
WILBUR M. BENEFIEL
230
DEAN
150
JO:EPH
233
EARL L. HARVEY OTTO
FOWLER
MAGATHAN G . L A W R A N C E ....
HENVILLE
GUY E .
RUTH
PERRY E . GEORGE
B.
R.
A. E.
HERALD
217
HOBBLE
222
EVANS...;
222
SMITH C.
B.
222 225
CARTLIDGE.. :
PICKENS
225 225
159
ALBERT L . M I L A M
233
164
HARRY
237
GEORGE H . H U N G E R F O R D . .
166
BERT
HOMER C. V A N
167
HOWARD
WILLIAM H . VERNON, JR,
167
HENRY
GEORGE
172
KEMPTON P.
173
ASA 0.
EMETT
L.
ELMER
MULLEN
TRUEX
G.
HORN
HULTQVIST....
ELMER L.
NEPTUNE
FRED W .
HITCHCOCK
ARCHER JOHN
C.
COOLIDGE
RONAN
O . COLBURN ANDERSON W.
HOUSMAN...
O. TRINKLE MCFARLAND
GERE J.
240 241 246 247 252
173
BENJAMIN
174
CHARLIE E .
GUNN
175
ANTHONY VANOUS
CALE
261 267 271
262
PROCEEDINGS
GEORGE W . SCOTT No. ALVA L . SWEARINGEN PETER H . W H I T E THOMAS R . CAUTHERS.... WILLIAM C . PRICE HAROLD B . FERRIS CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E J A M E S L . FELTON B E N H . DAY HENRY WALLENSTEIN...... JAMES A. CLARK GIFFORD M . BOOTH GEORGE B . CARTWRIGHT.. B E N J A M I N F . DUNKIN.... BRUCE GRIFFITH P A U L BKOWN JAMES F . BENNETT ALVA L . MCDANIEL RAYMOND S . LOVE CHARLES H . HATTON DOUGLAS NEWELL EDWARD W . W I N N F R A N K C. TROUTFETTER.. ARTHUR J . CAREUTH GEORGE GETTY ALONZO GALE EZRA B . FULLER JOSEPH H . CONARD ORION E . FARRIS
272 272 274 277 278 279 283 287
300 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 303 305 306 307 309 309 311 316 319
OF THE
February,
CLARENCE E . F A R N SWORTH No. HERBERT H . S M I T H J O H N W . GIST HARRY C . GRIMSLEY J O H N D . GIBSON JESSE D . S M I T H WILLIAM HEIFNER GEORGE F . MCCLELLAND.. ARCHIBALD P. CALDWELL HARRY L . DURST J O H N V. FRALICK â&#x20AC;¢ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER... EARL H . ADAMS WILLIAM A. BUZICK RANSOM STEPHENS EUGENE S. TALCOTT D. CLARK KELLY CHARLES HIEBSCH OSCAR A. BROWN CLARKE S. POOL EDSON J. LUNGER ABRAHAM PETERS CLARENCE M . CROSBY FLOYD ROBERTSON WILLIAM H . POWELL FRANCIS M . CLARK CHARLES A. WELLS..' WILLIAM C . WASHBURN..
331 331 335 335 335 335 335 337 338 346 350 352 354 359 362 364 366 378 383 387 393 399 404 413 416 416 420 422
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE
OF KANSAS.
263
L O D G E JIEPRESENTATIVES.
Smithton
No. 1.—DONALD
A . M C M U L L E N , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Leavenworth No. 2.—FRED T . NYE, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Wyandotte
No. 3.—JACOB
SCHOLL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Kickapoo No. U.—THOMAS F . HALL, M . , proxy for S. W.; SAMUEL S. PARKER, proxy for J . W. Washington
No. 5.—FRANK
M . WOODFORD, S. W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Laivrence No. 6.—ELIJAH M . OWEN, M . , proxy for S. W.; EARLY F . HUDDLESTON, J. W. Union No. 7.—JAMES E . VANDERWORTH, proxy for M.; ALBERT T . ARMSTRONG, proxy for S. W.; CLARENCE A. FOGELSTROM,
proxy for J. W. Rising
Sun No. 8.-—LINDLEY
L . LEFLER, S . W . , proxy for M. and
J. W. Acacia
No. 9.—WILLIAM G . SANDERSON, M . ; ROBERT H . STEWART, S. W.; J O H N H . PARKER, J . W.-
Emporia No. 12.—ORVAL E . MOON, M.,-proxy for J. W.; CLEMENT E. PARKER, S . W . Great Bend No. 15.—PAUL KELLAB, proxy for M.; LEON L . KNIGHT, S. W.; E. EARL BONDURANT, J . W . Lafayette No. 16.—JAMES H . BURT, M . ; WALTER MCKEEN, S . W . ; STEPHEN A. D. GEAUQUE, proxy for J. W. Topeka No. 17.—WALTER J. TEAT, M . ; HOMER C . ANDERSON, S . W . ; GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND, proxy for J. W . ' Ottawa
No. IS.—HALE B . BLAIR, M . ; CHARLES J. MOORE, S . W . ; PAUL R , GARRISON, J. W.
Olathe No. 19.—ORVILLE J. ALLEN, S . W . Valley
R . ANDERSON, M . , proxy for J. W.; J A M E S
Falls No. 21.—GEORGE
HARMAN, proxy for M., S. W, and
J. W. Palmyra
No. 23.—JOHN
E . WALDBON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Longton
No. 26.—JOHN
G . FITZGIBBONS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Neosho No. 27.—VERNE M . HAMILTON, M . ; WILLIAM C THORNTON, proxy for S. W.; F R A N K E . RANSOME, proxy for J . W. Pacific No. 29.—JOHN
H . OSBORN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Towanda No. SO.—ANDREW J . RALSTON, M . , proxy for J . W.; J O SEPH WATERSON, S . W . Arcana No. 31.—WILLIAM Auburn
No. 32.—PAUL
P . SYMNS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
MADDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
2G4
PROCEEDINGS
Mound
OF THE
February,
City No. 33.—RALPH A. PEATMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.; HENRY A. STRONG, proxy for J . W.
Havensville
No. 34.—MELVIN
J . THOMPSON, proxy for M., S. W.
and J . W. Hiawatha
No. 35.—ISAAC
M C L E A N , M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Council Grove No. 36.—BENJAMIN
H . CRAWFORD, proxy for M., S.
W. and J. W . lola No. 38.—SEAMAN A. E L L I S , M . ; J A Y B . KIRK, proxy for S. W.; J A M E S O . MAJORS, proxy for J . W. Seneca, No. 39.—JOHN
MCINTYRE THOMSON, proxy for M., S. W.
and J . W. DeSoto No. 40.—CHARLES
B . WIARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
Holton No. 42.—CLARENCE
H . LUTZ, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Nickerson No. 43.—JOHNSON S . FOSSEY, proxy for M.; CLARENCE J . BRYANT, S . W . , proxy for J . W. Delphian Xenia
No. ^ ^ . — B U R T F . WRIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W
No. 47,—WALTER EDWARD BUELL, proxy for M. and J . W. EDGAR PORTER, proxy for S. W.
Mackey No. ^S.—JAMES R . SNYDER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W Nine
Mile No. 49.—THOMAS J . BOONE, proxy for M. and S. W. W I L L I S 0. THOMAS, proxy for J . W.
Lake No'. 50.—HARRY Orient
V. COCHRAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W
No. 51.—CLINTON D . HART, M . ; K E N N E T H N . POMEROY, S W.; WILLIAM P. ROOT, J . W.
Pottawatomie
No.- 5S.—ANDREW
F . ROARK, M . , proxy for
Si W.
and J . W. Wetmore
No. 53.—OLLIE
J . WOODMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Shawnee No. 54.—HARRY L . SIEBENTHALEN, proxy for IvL; MAURICE W. BARTLESON, proxy for S. W.; CLYDE L . CURRY, J. W. Troy
No.
55.—OLIVE
CLIFFORD FULLER, J . W., proxy for M. and
S. W. McCracken
No. 58.—WILLIAM
R . WOODWARD, proxy for M., S. W.
and J . W. Saltville No._ 59.—THOMAS E . MCCURRY, proxy for M. and J . W.; THOMAS A. BIGGS, proxy for S. W. Salina
No. 60.—GEORGE R . M E N I S H , M . ; LAUREN C . HOUSEL, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES R . STEWART, J . W.
La Cygne No. 61.—LAFE Adams
No.
B U N C H , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
55.—THOMAS P . H A M M A N , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Wathena
No. 6i.—DANIEL
J. W.
A. MOSKAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Gardner No. 65.—WYLIE
S . HARPER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Burlington No. 66.—MATTHEW S. W. • Frankfort No. 67.—LAWRENCE • and J. W. Hiram
R . GRAY, J. W., proxy for M. and ' PENNINGTON, M . , proxy for S. W.
No. 68.—HARRY I. COLDREN, J R . , M . ; HENRY F . DUTTWEILLER, S . W . ; JOSEPH F . SEYMOUR, proxy for J . W.
Carbondale No. 70.—RALPH J . W. Huron
No. 72.—OLIVER J . W.
S. GOUDY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Tie No. 7i.—CHARLES J . W.
No. 76.—SAMUEL J . W.
Delta No. 77.—JAMES
H . BADGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
M . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
Chetopa No. 73.—HOMER Mystic Erie
265
O . VARNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and
K . M . SHRYVER, M . , proxy for S. W. and H . TRICE, proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Corinthian No. 79.—OPHER L . ENGLE, M . ; GEORGE H . W H I T E , W.; WILLIAM H . POWELL, proxy for S. W.
J.
Zeredatha No. 80..—RANEY S . SHOW ALTER, M . ; CHARLES A. REMY, S. W.; ERNEST MCKENZIE, J. W. • Neiv Albany No. 81.—JOHN and S. W. Doric No. 83.—LEROY Sutton
A. MCCLUSKEY, J. W., proxy for M.
D . HARRIS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W.
No. 85.—GLEN T . ARGENBRIGHT, M . , proxy for J. W.; W A L TER W. KORFF, proxy for S. W.
Sunflower No. 86.—SAMUEL A. MARTIN, M . ; ELDON J. COULSON, S . W.; BERTWIN FURNAS, J. W. Mankato No. 87.—WILLIAM J . W.
C . BEELER, proxy for M., S. W. and
Golden Rule No. 90.—RAY B . RAMSEY, M . , proxy for S. W.; COLLINS A. ZIMMERMAN, J. W. Marysville No. J . W. Girard
91.—FRANK
J . OLSON, proxy for M., S. W. and
No. 93.—HENRY VTETS, M . , proxy for RICE, proxy for S. W.
J. W.;
ESTEL H .
Harmony No. 9i.—JESS DEVEESE BROWN, M . , proxy for CHARLES P. BEEBE, proxy for J. W.
S. W.;
Constellation No. 95.—LOT L . EWALT, M . ; DONALD R . S M I T H , S . W.; WILLIAM 0 . STARNS, proxy for J . W. Patmos
No. 97.—WILBUR-E. ROBBINS, M . ; J O H N M . PLEASANT, proxy for S. W.; LEON L . COUSLAND, proxy for J . W.
Benevolent No. 98.—CHARLES H . E . WARING, M . , proxy for J. W . ; DAVID M . JONES, proxy for S. W.
266
PROCEEDINGS
Wichita.
No. 99.—JOSEPH
OF THE
February,
L . KIRK, proxy for M.; WILLIAM G .
S I M S , proxy for S. W.; JAMES A. E L L I S , proxy for J. W.
Prudence No. lOO.—L. JACKSON CAMMACK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Keystone No. 102.—ALMON M . BAKER, M . , proxy for S. W.-and J . W. Cedar No. 103.—HENRY J . NEPTUNE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Frontier No. lOi.—FRANK C . BAMER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Fidelity No. JOC—THOMAS C . FORBES, S. W . , proxy for M.; CARVEL O. SOWDERS, J . W. Fortitude
No.
107.—JOHN
H . GARRISON, M . ; J O H N
E . STEWART,
proxy for S. W.; CHARLEY ISHAM, proxy for J. W. Winfield No. iiO.—EARL M . CADWELL, M . , proxy for J . W.; J O SEPH J . SCHUBERT, S . W .
Hesperian No. 111.—CHARLES E . VANVLECK, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Blue Valley No. 112.—JAMES M . LAYTON, M . ; WILLIAM C . NETZ, proxy for S. W.; HARRY STOPFER, proxy for J. W. St. John's No. lis.—FRANK J ; MATHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Advance No. IH.—FREDERICK F . HEALY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Excelsior No. 115.—RoscOE C. LYNN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Parsons No. J i 7.—JAMES R . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Altoona No. i i S . — A U S T I N V. BUTCHER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Cherokee No. 119.—HENRY C . HALLAM, S . W . , proxy for M.; OLIVER B . LOVELAND, proxy for J. W.
Halcyon No. 120.—VERNON
HOOVER, M . , proxy for J . W.; ARTHUR
STARR, S . W .
Clifton
No. 122.—MORDICAI J . WATSON, S. W., proxy for M. and J. W. Republic No. 128.—FRANK Z . STOVER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cawker City No. 125.—CHARLES VASTERLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Meridian No. 126.—WILLIAM H . WALKER, M . ; ADELBERT E . CLOUGH, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM M . WILLIAMS, proxy
for J . W. Palestine No. 127.—LLOYD H . MURPHY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Munden No. 128.—HERBERT O . KELLY, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W.
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Belleville No. 129.—PETER J. W. Polar
267
H . JORGENSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and
Star No. 130.—RICHARD and J . W.
Equity
OF KANSAS.
No. 131.—BENTON
HEMPHILL, proxy for M., S. W.
BASFIELD| M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Carson No. 132.—RALPH A. JOHNSON, M . ; WALTON P . JACKSON, S. W.; R U E L . SLATER, J . W . Crescent No. 133.—HARRY L . BURNETT, M . , proxy for J. W.; OSCAR L. HUMBERT, S . W . Clay Center No. 13U.—FLOYD I. SHOAF, M . , proxy for J. W.; L E O F . BARKER; proxy for S. W. Lenexa No. 135.—HIKAM
S . SIEGRIST, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Vesper No. 136.—THOMAS BOONE, M . ; WILLIAM F . PILE, proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM R . GRAHAM, proxy for J. W. Dover No. 138.—WILLIAM Sedgwick
BARRETT, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W.
No. 139.—FRED
S . HAYDEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Reno No. HO.—JOHN H . CONNAUGHTON, M . ; CHARLES W . HARMONY, proxy for S. W.; J O H N S. RIGG, proxy for J . W . Signal
No. HI.—WILLIAM E . J E N K I N S , M . ; ERNEST C . VANDESTOCK, proxy for S. W.; MELVIN E . NICHOLS, proxy for J. W.
Newton No. H2.—JOHN PUTROFF, S. W .
M . BOYD, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRED M .
Gilead No. lUU-—JOHN H . SCHNELL, M . , proxy for S. W.; CLYDE B. BURNETT, proxy for J. W. Mt. Vernon No. 145.—ROBERT H . BEHREND, M . , proxy for J. W.; NEWTON L . WILSON, proxy for S. W. Ellsivorth No. 146.—LAWRENCE J. W. Center
No. 147.—JOE H . BURKEBT, M . ; CHARLES S . LOCKLIN, S . W.; P H I L L I P BRECKER, J. W.
Wa-Keeney No. 14S.^0TIS and J. W. Thayer
F. SCHWANBECK, proxy for M., S. W.
No. 149.—HARVEY J . W.
G . LOWRANCE, proxy for M., S. W. and
Wellington No. 150.—CLARENCE JAMES H . STONE, J. W. Luray
T . KIRK, S. W . , proxy for M. and
No. 153.—CLYDE
J. WELLS, M . , proxy for S. W.;
H . FLOREA, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Lincoln No. 154-—TONT
LYONS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Hope No. 155.—SAMUEL
T . HOLCOMB, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Dexter
No. 156.—WILLIS R . MAURER, proxy for SwARTZ, S. W.; MORRIS H . TAYLOR, J . W.
M.; ROBERT B .
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Active
No. 158.—GEORGE E . KAUFMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Saqui No. 160.—SELAH M . GARRIGUES, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Alma No. 161.—Louis PAETKE, M . , proxy for J . W.; RICHARD E . THOES, proxy for S. W. Greenwood No.'163.—CHARLES D . PRITCHARD, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Ativood No. ie4.—CHARLES H . BROWN, M . , proxy for S. W.; ELMER S. MULLEN, proxy for J . W. Farmers No. 166.—GEORGE H . HUNGERFORD, proxy for M.; A N DREW S. EKDAHL, proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Lamed
No.' 167.—WILLIAM
H . VERNON, J R . , proxy for M. and S.
W.; JOSEPH S . VERNON, proxy for J . W.
Bhic Rapids No. 169.—RUSSELL M. and S. W. Sterling
No.
M . HAMILTON, J. W . , proxy for
J7i.^CHARLES I. W E L C H ,
M . ; CHARLES W . DAVIS,
proxy for S. W.; HUGO RAUCHELBACH, proxy for J. W. McPherson
No. 172:—JOHN
H . OAKES, M . ; GRANVILLE HAGSTROM,
proxy for S. W.; SOREN SORENSON, proxy for J. W. Belle Plaine No. 173.—WILBUR C . MARKLEY, M . ; PAUL A. ZILLGITT, S. W . ; FRED M . SHIELDS, J . W.
Western Star No. 174-—MAC H . HILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kirwin No. 175.—JOHN RONAN, proxy for M.; FRED W . ZOLLER, proxy for S. W.; HERBERT R . HULL, proxy for J . W. Prairie Queen No. 176.—PETER N . SLIPSAYER, M . , proxy for J." W.; J O H N F . RANDOLPH, proxy for S. W.
Russell No. J 77.—HIRAM H . WENTWORTH, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Burr Oak No. 17K,—IRVING A.. OVERMAN, M . , proxy for S. V/. and J . W. Mt. Moriah No. 179.—JOHN E . STOWELL, M . , proxy for S: W. and J. W. Lenora No. 181.—PERCY G . DAVIS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Burrton No. 182.—CHARLIE B . GROVER, M . , proxy for J . W.; W I L LIAM E. BOUGHMAN, S . W .
Gaylord No. 183.—ARTHUR W . HAYS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Phillipsburg No. 18^.—WALTER M . BABCOCK, M . , proxy for J . W.; R A L P H W . POPE, proxy for S. W.
Mountain
Slope No. 186.—OSCAR F . LOHOEFENEB, S . W . , proxy for
M.; C H R I S G. GORN, J. W.
Pittsburg No. 187.—RUSSELL and J . W.
M . SHERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W.
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Neivahcuha No. 189.—ROLLIN DONALD F . BURLIN, J.
OF KANSAS.
269
W . DUNAHUGH, S . W . , proxy for M.; W.
Henri No. iSO.—EDWARD D . SCHILLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. w . • Walnut Valley No. 191.—WILLIAM D . MINER, JR., proxy for M.; J O H N N . VENARD, J R . , S . W . ; HENRY W . JOHNSON, J .
W.
Royal No. 192.—PATRICK A. DICKERSON, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Hartford No. 193.—CHRISTIAN W . RICH, proxy for M.; B E N J A M I N H. MCCORMICK, S . W . , proxy for J . W. Galena No. 19U-—JOHN F . WYATT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hays No. 195.—JOHN M . MILLER, M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES W . REEDER, SR., proxy for S. W. Madison No._ 196.—CLYDE C . GILE, proxy for M. and S. W.; J O SEPH IMTHURN, proxy for J.
W.
Blue Hill No. 198.—WILLIAM E . EKEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Norton No. 199.—MED G . BOWER, S . W . , proxy for M.; JESSE B . MCFARLAND, proxy for J. W. Anthony No. 200.—HARVEY 0 . DAVIS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Delphos No. 202.—WALTER E . CASEY, M . , proxy for J. W.; F R A N K T. SLATER, S . W .
Sumner No. 203.—BARTON A. FLETCHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. • Downs No. 20U-—RICHARD W . GETTY, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. Eminence No. 205.—GUY L . EARL, M . , proxy for J. W.; ELDIN W . PARMITER, proxy for S. W. Friendship No. 208.—GEORGE H . THORP, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Brookville No. 209.—JAMES B. LEATON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Greeley No. 211.—CHRISTIAN FRANK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Olive Branch No. 212.—EDGAR T . FOSTER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Twin Grove No. 215.—PRESS C. HOPKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Sincerity No. 214.—CHRIS ASMUSSEN, S . W.-, proxy for M. and J. W. Walnut City No. 215.—RAY MARTIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Ellinwood No. j^i/.—CHARLES R . HAROLD, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Corner Stone No. 219.—MARK F . RAMAGE proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
270
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Lewis No. 220.—ROBERT A. BEISER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Lebanon No. 221.—ERNEST W . BURNS, M . , proxy for S. W.; NELS P. NELSON, J. W.
St. Bernard No. 222.—JOHN S. W.
H . CLARK, J . W., proxy for M. and
Joppa
No. 223.—PERRY D . RIGG, M . ; ARLIE M . KISTLER, S . W . ; J O H N A. DIXON, J . W.
Siloam
No. 225.—HOMER A. CLAUSSEN, ' M.; HOMER B . F I N K , S . W.; BLAKE O . BAIRD, J . W.
Dirigo No. 226.—FRANK A. TAYLOR, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Jamestown No. 227.—ANDY P . HANSON, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Salem No. 228.—EARL VAUGHN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Vulcan No. 229.—ROY ROBISON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Ninnescah No. 230.—CARL C . COGSWELL, M . , proxy for J . W.; F R A N K E . WEIKAL, proxy for S. W.
•
Greenleaf No. 232.—CLARENCE STANBARGER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Clinton No. 235.—ALBERT L . MILAM, proxy for M. and S. W.; J O S E P H B . PICKENS, J . W.
Garfield No. 235.—FRED L . BIGELOW, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Temple No. 237.—DELBERT E . W H I T E , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Urbana No. 239.—JOHN A . E W E N , M . , proxy for S. W. and J..W. Soldier No. 2U0.—CHARLES M. BROOKS, M . , ' proxy for S. W. and. J. W. Linwood No. 2il.—HOWARD W . HOUSMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Miltonvale No. 242.—FREMONT M . BROWN. M . . nroxy for S. W. and J . W. Peace No. 2J,3.—JOHN W . HILL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Tyrian No. 2A6.—Louis M. TRISSELL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Chase No. 2U7.—WADE M . MCFARLAND, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Galva
No. 251.—WILLIAM E . TOLAND, M . ; MARTIN H . GRANT, S . W.; WILLIAM .E. DITCH, J . W.
Stafford No. 252.—LOYAL L . HANBACK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oakley No. 253.—BENJAMIN H . FLYR, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ionic No. 25A.—JAMES STARKE, proxy for M.; CECIL A. JORDAN, S . W.; J O H N LILL, proxy for J. W.
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Lyra, No. 256.—ELAF Morton
271
F . PETERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
No. 258.—CARL 0 . BOMHOLT, M . ; P H I L L I P H . TKEXLER, S . W.; WILLIAM C . PRICE, proxy for J . W.
Beattie No. 259.—GEORGE H . TOTTEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Charity No. 263.—;RUFUS HOSLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kilvnnning No. 265.—HOWARD R . BRICKEL, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Moline No. 267.—CARL A. FREED, M . , proxy for J . W.; GEORGE F . GILLIAM, S . W .
Boiirbon No. 268.—EDGAR H . WRIGHT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Mistletoe No. 269.—ALVIN A. WISE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Armourdale No. 271.—JOSEPH W . MCDONALD, M . , proxy for J. W.; DAVID P . RYDER, S. W.
Kaw No. 272.—FRANK P . STRICKLAND, J R . , J . W., proxy for M. and S. W. Black Diamond No. 27U.—PETER H . W H I T E , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wehh No. 275.—JOHN C . BRADEN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Windom No. 276.—CHESTER 0 . COCHREIS, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Cosmos No. 278.—HENRY PERRY, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Barney No. 279.—HAROLD B . FERRIS, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES E. MOWERY, S. W. Brainerd No. 280.—LEVI E . ZIMMERMAN, S . W . , proxy for M.; ELLSWORTH F . LOWTHER, J . W.
Millbrook No. 281.—ROBERT L. JACKSON, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Preston No. 283.—FRED STERLING, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Anthem No. 28i.—PEREZ D . DEVAULT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Argonia No. 285.—JOHN S . WAGONER, J . W., proxy for M. and S. W. Oak No. 287.—Ross M. TYGART, M . , proxy for J. W.; JAMES L . FELTON, proxy for S. W. Emerald No. 289.—WARREN SHINKLE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Paradise No. 290.—ORA HENDERSON, M . , proxy for J . W.; E L I J A H M. TUCKER, proxy for S. W. Beulah No. 291.—CHARLES NOVAK, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Glasco No. 292.—WILLIAM N . PILCHER, J . W., proxy for M. and S. W.
272
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Glen Elder No. 294-—JOHN R . ALBERT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Comanche No. 295.—JAMES H . ALLDERDICE, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Apollo No. 297.—MARTIN V. RHOADES, M . , proxy for J . W.; A R NOLD MuHLHEiM, J R . , proxy for S. W. Samaria No. 298.—Louis HONOMICHL, M . , proxy for S. W.; LLOYD J. PARKS, proxy for J . W. Fargo
No. 300.—BEN H . DAY, M . ; A N S E L H . MAHONEY, S . W . ; J O H N W . IGOU, proxy for J. W.
Gove City No. 302.—HENRY A. SPIHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. . Albert Pike No. 303.—ROY L. RUTHRAUFF, M., proxy for S. W.; WALTER L . ANDERSON, J . W.
Randall No. 304.—LEE J . NICHOLS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Avon No. 305.—JOHN E . ELLERS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. St. Thomas No. 306.—FRANK C . TROUTFETTER, proxy for M.; RICHARD M. MCLAUGHLIN, proxy for S. W.; CHARLES E . STRICKLAND, J . W. Kansas
No. 307.—RAY G . TRIPP, M . ; WILLIAM HAGGARD, S . W . ; BYRON G . OLIVER,.J. W.
Syracuse
No. 309.—ALONZO
GALE, proxy for M. and J. W.; E D -
WARD M. SCOTT, proxy for S. W. Hancock No. 311.—HENRY J. MATCHETT, M . ; AUBREY C . M C E L FRESH, S . W . ; J O H N T . AXTON, J R . , proxy for J. W.
Santa Fe No. 312.—CLAUD M . CAVE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Severance No. 313.—JOHN M . RILEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Virginia No. 315.—ARTHUR C.. DAHL, M . , proxy for J . W.; E D WARD D. MICHAEL, S . W . Coolidge No. 316.—CLARENCE J . STEWARD, M . ; JESSE E . BARNETT, proxy for S. W . ; WILLIAM P . PORTER, J . W.
Wallace No. 318.—FRANK C . JAPHET, J. W., proxy for M. and S. W. • Norwich No. 319.—HARRY R . POE, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Vermillion No. 320.—ELTON W . HYBSKMAN, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Goodland No. 321.—GEORGE W . MANION, M . ; CHARLES R . PETERSON, S. W.; CLY'DE C . DOUGLAS, proxy for J. W.
Ben Hur No. 322.—A. RAYMOND MCGIRK, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Oneida No. 323.—CLAUDE T . ANDERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. La Harpe No. 52.5.^-CHARLES L . WILSON, J R . , M., proxy for S. W. and J . W.
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Horton No. 326.—OSCAR
273
L . KESTLER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Hoisington No. 331.—JOSEPH L. PEIPER, M . ; LEON E . W H I T E M A N , S. W.; CHARLES KYLE, J. W. Rosedale No. 333.—FRANK
LOBNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Oak Hill No. 3Si.—LAWRENCE M . COONEY, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Formoso No. 336.—JOHN F . DUNSTAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Frederick No. 337.—REUBEN W . MILLARD, S . W . , proxy' for M. and J. W. Kincaid No. 338.—ARCHIBALD P. CALDWELL, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Lane No. 339.—WILLIAM H . HOLMES, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Ashlar No. 3UU.—J. L E W TOBIAS, M . ; RAYMOND A. REAGAN, proxy for S. W.; WALTER A. ARMSTRONG, J. W. Edna No. 3U5.—ALBERT H . DURING, M . ; ULAR B . WOOLARD, S . W . ; JAMES I. WESTER, proxy for J. W. Moundridge No. 346.—GEORGE D . HEINTZELMAN, M . ; MARCUS M . VoGT, S. W.; HERMAN R . K U T N I N K , J. W. Spivey No. 347.—WILLIAM F . RAMSDALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hoxie No. 348.—EARL ZIMMERMAN, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Olive No. 350.—JOHN V. FRALICK, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Scammon No. 351.—OSCAR L . HISLE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Horace No. 352.—LOREN B . SIMPSON, M . , proxy for J . W.; FRED LEDBETTER, S . W . Marquette No. 353.—GORDON G . CLAYPOOL, J . W., proxy for M. and S. W. Summerfield No. 354.—EARL H . ADAMS, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. Wellsville No. 356.—HERMAN E . JEWELL, M . , proxy for J. W.; PEARL D . STONER, S . W . Alta Vista No. 357.—WILLIAM MOORE, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Sylvan Grove No. 359.—STANLEY E . RAFFETY, M . , proxy for J . W.; WILLIAM A. BUZICK, proxy for S. W. Jennings No. 360.—EVERETT J. BAINTER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J . W. Geneseo No. 361.—WARREN E . NEED, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Cuba No. 362.—EDWARD E . PETERKA, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Powhattan No. 363.—DANIEL A. ZIMMERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Valley Center No. 364-—CHARLES C . SAMUELS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Baling No. 365.—ANDREW O . PORTER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Bonner Springs No. 366.—LUMAN A. TYLER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Roger E. Sherinun No. 369.—EUGENE B . DOTY, M . , proxy for J. W.; FRED H . MERTEL, proxy for S. W. Macksville No. 37^.—REUBEN W . WELCH, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Morrill
No. 373.—EDWIN
K . WHARTON, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Dtuight
No. 37i.—JOHN F . HOLSHOUSER, M . ; B E N J A M I N F . MYERS, proxy f o r S . W.; ELMER BECK, J. W. Grand View No. 370.—WILLIAM K . SNYDER, M . , proxy for J . W.; HARRY M . THOMPSON, proxy for S. W. Waldron No. 377.—ADOLPH E . DEERE, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. Zenda No. 378.—CLARE S . LOCKWOOD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Buffalo No. 57.9.—OLIVER P . PUCKETT, proxy for M., S. W. and
J. W. White
City
No. 380.—CHARLES
J. KOHLER, M . , proxy for
S. W.
and' J . W. Grainfield
No. 381.—ANDREW
E . YALE, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. McDonald
No. 383.—JOHN
A. BURKETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Protection
No. 38^.—LAWRENCE
A. PEACOCK, M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Piper No. 385.—RUFUS W. PARSONS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Emmett
No. 387.—ARTHUR R . POSTER, M . , proxy for J. W.; CLARKE S. POOL, proxy for S. W. Spearville No. 388.—TRUMAN W . WOODWARD, proxy for M., S. W.
and J . W. Sylvia
No. 391.—GEORGE W . SCHWEIN, M . , proxy for J . W.; JAMES D. L I K E N S , S . W .
Fostoria No. 392.—THOMAS J. POAGUE, M., proxy for S. W. andJ. W. Mayetta No. 393.—EDSON J . LUNGER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Saffo^-dville
No. 395.—ERNEST F . W H I P K E Y , M . , proxy for S. W.
and J . W. Wakefield No. 396.—LEE D . KEENER, S . W . , proxy for M. and J. W. Mullinville No. 399.—EDWARD H . FROMME, M . ; ABRAHAM PETERS, proxy for S. W.; MORITZ P . FROMME, proxy for J. W. Melody No. WO.—WILLIAM C . A H E F , proxy for M.; GEORGE S. O . S M I T H , S . W . , proxy for J. W. Wakarusa No. Jt02.—CLARENCE W . LITTLE, proxy for M. and S. W.; FOREST G . J o s s , proxy for J. W. Saint Francis No. .40-4.-CLARENCE M . CROSBY, proxy for M., S. W.
and J . W. Kensington No. 405.—FRED C . PRATT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Hugoton No. i06.—CUTHBERT B ; COMBS, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Scranton
No. 1,07.—MATTHEW
J. W.
T . JONES, M . , proxy for S. W. and
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Arma No. 408.—SAMUEL GARDNER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W. Haviland No. 409.—HERBERT G. CORBET, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Quinter No. 410.—CECIL CALVERT, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Wihnore No. 412.—GEORGE E . KENNEDY, M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Ensign
No. 41S.—OSCAR S . ROWTON, M . , proxy for J. W.; FLOYD ROBERTSON, proxy for S. W. Morland No. 414.—JAMES S . PRUIETT, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Perry No. 415.—WILLIAM E . CAIN, proxy for M., S. W. and J . W. King David No. 416.—WILLIAM H . POWELL, proxy for M.; F R A N CIS M. CLARK, proxy for S. W. and J. W. Delia No. 419.—ADOLPH E . MACHER, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Lecompton No. 420.—FRANK J. SHIRLEY, M . , proxy for J . W.; MARCUS J. R A N K I N , proxy for S. W. Harveyville No. 421.—WILLIAM W . GREGSBY, proxy for M.; HORACE M. BUTTON, proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Elkhart No. 422.—RUFUS L. JEWELL, M., proxy for S. W. and J. W. Selden No. 423.—ELMER C . J E N K I N S , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Claflin No. 424.—LAVELLE C. HICKS, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Richmond No. 426.—ELVIE B . BLAKE, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W. Cunningham No. 427.—GEORGE DEMPSEY, M . ; CHARLES CANNON, S . W.; WALTER H . BROWN, proxy for J. Wl Pretty Prairie No. 428.—WILLIAM H . H A N E S , M . , proxy for S. W.
and J. W. RECAPITULATION.
Grand Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present Past Masters present
"... 13 11 209
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers or District Deputy Grand Masters.)
Representatives of Lodges (Exclusive
480
of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, 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
District
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Total number of Lodges on rolls
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Fraternally submitted, HARRY E . PEACH, P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, BENJAMIN F . DUNKIN,
HOMER C. V A N HORN, ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, Committee.
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STANDING COMMITTEES.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the appointment of the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—HARRY C. V A N HORN, NO. 167,
E . PEACH, No. 12, Emporia; HOMER
L a r n e d ; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3
(residence, Bethel); ROBERT H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego; B E N J A M I N F . D U N K I N , N O . 303, Wichita. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, NO. 142, Newton; PERRY E . MILLER, NO. 150, Wellington; JAY B . KIRK, NO. 38, lola; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, NO. 283, Cimarron. On Finance and Property.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER,. NO. 91, Marysville; CHARLES N . FOWLER, N O . 60, Salina; MOSES H . COLE, N O . 206, Harper. On Jurispo-udence.—ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55 (residence, H i a w a t h a ) ; WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, N O . 312 (residence. Garden C i t y ) ; OWEN J . WOOD, N O . 225, Topeka; GEORGE F. BEEZLEY, NO. 93, Girard. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—HUBERT H . H U B BARD, No. 194, Galena; GEORGE W . TROUT, N O . 187, Pittsburg. On Correspondence.—ALBERT On Necrology.—CLAYTON
K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka.
LEHMAN, N O . 142, Newton.
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M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH delivered the following address, which, on ' motion of M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: BRETHREN : It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to this, the Sixty-seventh Annual Communication. In accordance with the usual custom, I present herewith a report of the transactions of my office, together with the recommendations which I am sure will receive your full consideration. The past year has been an unusual one in many respects. The era of prosperity, so fondly anticipated, has failed to materialize. Our state, largely dependent upon the production of agricultural commodities, has suffered more than many other states where there are many manufacturing centers. The coal strike at the beginning of the year, followed by the strike of the railroad shopmen, caused much distress in the localities directly affected and we have been forcibly impressed with the reality that the spirit of unrest is a serious menace to the fundamental principles upon which our nation was constituted. To me it seems that one of the great dangers to human security is the disregard for law which seems so prevalent among all classes of people to-day. We, as Masons, are taught to patiently submit to legal authority and to be obedient to the laws of the country in which we live. If we are to be good Masons, we must obey all laws, even though in some cases they may abridge what we believe to be our rights. We are also interested in seeing that every man, irrespective of race or condition, receives every protection which is guaranteed him under the laws of our country. World conditions at this time are truly alarming. More and more it" becomes evident that peace and prosperity can come only when selfishness shall cease to be the compelling force actuating men and nations. I feel that in the great crises of the world, the Masonic Fraternity is destined to play an important part, made up as it is in our own nation, of over two million of men, scattered the length and breadth of the land, it has the opportunity to exercise its influence in an aggressive manner, to hasten the day when the Golden Rule shall be accepted not only as the basis for the settlement of all domestic questions but the deciding factor in the attitude of our Government toward the other nations of the world.
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NECROLOGY.
The saddest duty of my administration was to deliver the Masonic funeral service over the remains of R.'. W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL, Deputy Grand Master, who answered the final summons on June 21, 1922. It is not permitted t h a t we understand why our Brother's earthly existence was cut short a t the time when the greatest honor he knew would so soon have been bestowed upon him. Gifts, talents, and honors were not lacking in the life of JOHN A. FERRELL. F a r more than the average were the recognitions with which his fellow men chose to honor him, but a profound student of Masonry and a faithful disciple of its teachings, he realized t h a t the greatest honor he could receive was the conferring of the office of Grand Master to which he would have been elected at this Annual Communication. There remains for us but to continue, bettered by our association with one who embodied the best qualities of a loving husband and father, a Christian gentleman and a Mason. During the past year eight hundred and forty-four of our members have answered the final summons and laid down the working tools of life. To all fitting tribute will be paid by the Committee on Necrology. CONDITION OF THE ORDER.
During the year there has been an increase in our membership of 5,437; 1,153 have dimitted, 844 have answered the final summons and laid down the working tools of life; 289 have been suspended or expelled and four were erroneously reported last year, making a net gain for the year of 3,147, which makes a total membership of 72,297 on J a n u a r y 1, 1923. I N S T A L L A T I O N OF GRAND OFFICERS.
The following Grand Officers were not present a t the time of the installation of the other Grand Officers a t the last Annual Communication, and were installed as- follows: CHARLES A. LOUCKS was installed as Grand Senior Deacon in
Emerald Lodge No. 289, at Lakin, on March 23, 1922, by R.'. W-'. JAMES D . EYMAN, District Deputy Grand Master, Fifty-second District. FRANCIS H . CURRY- was installed as Grand Junior Deacon, in
Emporia Lodge No. 12, a t Emporia, on April 7, 1922, by W.-'. E R N E S T V. LINDAMOOD, Master of Emporia Lodge No. 12. ARTHUR M . GARDNER was installed a s Grand Senior
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in Palmyra Lodge No. 23, at Baldwin, on April 21, 1922, by R-'W.'. Brother WILLIAM E . CAIN, District Deputy Grand Master, Thirteenth District. SiGMUND LEHMAN was installed as Grand Junior Steward in Chetopa Lodge No. 73, at Chetopa, on March 30, 1922, by W-'. • EDWARD Q . LEAP, Master of Chetopa Lodge No. 73. LODGES CONSTITUTED.
At the last Annual Communication, charters were granted to seven Lodges. These Lodges were duly constituted by Special Deputy Grand Masters appointed for that purpose. A detailed report will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
• A dispensation issued to establish a Lodge at Minneola, Clark County, in 1921, was continued to December 31, 1922, and further dispensations issued for the establishment of Lodges as follows: Deerfield Lodge, at Deerfield, Kearny County. Bestor G. Brown Lodge, at Wichita, Sedgwick County. Rosalia Lodge, at Rosalia, Butler County. Overland Pa;rk Lodge, at Overland Park, Johnson County. Ulysses Lodge, at Ulysses, Grant County. The reports from these Lodges have been referred to the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., which will make its report to Grand Lodge at this Communication. GRAND ORATOR.
It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce the appointment of Brother WILLIAM A. LEWIS, of Hays, as Grand Orator, His address will be delivered immediately after the convening of Grand Lodge this afternoon, for which I bespeak your prompt attendance. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Several appointments of Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near our Grand Lodge, and one of a Grand Representative of our Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Scotland, were made during the year, full details of which will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. CORNER-STONES.
On August 1st, at the request of the Mayor and Commission of the City of Parsons, it was my great pleasure to officiate a t the
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laying of the corner-stone of the new Memorial Building being erected in that city. The building is to be a magnificent structure and when completed will be a credit to the loyalty of the city and a lasting memorial to the soldiers who engaged in the World War. The oration was delivered by M.'. W-'- HUGH P . FARRELLY, Past Grand Master. An address was delivered by General and Brother WILDER S . METCALF, on behalf of the patriotic organizations. The most pleasant official act of my administration was the laying of the corner-stone, on November 11th, Armistice Day, of the magnificent Memorial Building being erected in the city of Independence. Independence was my home for nearly twenty years and I have been particularly interested in its progress. This building when completed will be a lasting memorial to the loyalty of that community and to the soldiers of the World War. The day was ideal and t h e people of Montgomery County attended in large numbers to witness the ceremony. The oration was delivered by M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, Past Grand Master, who was a t his best, and his oration was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were privileged to be present. Commissions were issued during the year for laying.cornerstones as follows: To M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Memorial Building a t Wellington, on the 24th day of March. To W.'. HENRY S . TUCKER, to lay the corner-stone of the new
Baptist Church a t Cedar Vale on the 25th day of May. â&#x20AC;˘ To M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, Past Grand Master, to lay corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Topeka on the 1st of June. To R.'. W.'. ELMER P . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden, to the corner-stone of the new High School Building at Shawnee the 17th day of June.
the day lay on
To W-'. WILLIAM F . HOWARD, to lay the corner-stone of. the ,
new school building at Rock, on the 26th day of June. To M.'. W.". HUGH P . FARRELLY, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of t h e new High School Building at Humboldt, on the 11th day of July. To R.'. W . ' . ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden, to lay the corner-stone of the new public school building at Baldwin, on the 12th day of July. To R.'. W . ' . BAYARD J. LONG, to lay the corner-stone of the
new High School Building at Preston, on the 29th day of August.
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To W-'- NEWTON E . WATSON, to lay the corner-stone of the new
Methodist Episcopal Church a t Grinnell, on the 15th day of September. To R.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple being erected by Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, at Kansas City, Kansas, on the 16th day of September. To W.'. F R A N K O . TROUTFETTER, to lay the corner-stone of the
new public school building at Colby, on the 6th day of October. To M-'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, Past Grand Master, to lay corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Salina, on the day of October. To W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Grand Senior Deacon, to lay corner-stone of the new High School Building at Liberal on 13th day of October.
the 6th the the
To R.'. W-'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, to lay the corner-stone of t h e
new Masonic Hall at Arcadia, on the 25th day of October. To M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Oakley on the 14th day of November. To M.'. W.'. HUGH P . FARRELLY, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Memorial Building at lola, on the 12th day of December. To R.'. W.'. ELMER S . NANCE, to lay the corner-stone of t h e
new High School Building at Chetopa, on the 27th day of December. To M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, Past Grand Master, to lay the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Eureka, on J a n u a r y 1st. DEDICATIONS.
On May 29th, I had the honor and pleasure of dedicating the beautiful Masonic Temple a t Manhattan, which had been erected by Lafayette Lodge No. 16. The services were public and a large number of the Brethren, their families and friends, were present. This Temple is well adapted for the purposes for which it was erected. It is nicely arranged and modern in all respects, and of ample dimensions to accommodate the Craft for many years. On this occasion, we were honored by the presence of R.'. E . ' . J O H N M. KiNKEL, representing the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Kansas, M.'. E-"- OWEN J. WOOD, Grand High Priest, representing the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, of Kansas, and several officers of the Grand Lodge. The oration on this occasion was delivered by Professor JAMES W . SEARSON, of
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Lincoln, Nebraska, and a member of the Lodge at Manhattan. The oration was appropriate to the occasion and enjoyed by all present. I am pleased also to be able to report that R.'. W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden, on the evening of December 5th, dedicated the new Masonic Hall at Maple Hill. This Lodge has been laboring for several years under great' difficulties, having no suitable place in which to hold their meetings. The building which they have erected and dedicated is a substantial structure and well arranged to accommodate their Lodge. I am pleased to extend my congratulations to this small Lodge for this evidence of their interest and for the sacrifice they have made in the erection of this building. A detailed report of the special communications of the Grand Lodge, held during the year, will be found in the report of the Grand Secretary. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.
The Work of the Third Degree will be exemplified in this room by the officers of Bestor G. Brown Lodge U. D., of Wichita, while working under Letters of Dispensation, beginning promptly at 7:15 o'clock this evening. I urgently request t h a t every representative be present a t that hour. Don't be late. Immediately following the exemplification of the Work, the special address, referred to elsewhere in my report, will be delivered by W-'. Brother ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH, a member of Anthony Lodge No. 200, of Anthony. EDICT.
Godfrey Lodge No. 124, located at Pawnee Station, having made an application to the Grand Master in Due Form for permission and authority to remove the Lodge from Pawnee Station, Bourbon County, the place of its location, to Farlington, Crawford County, Kansas, the same being within the limits of its territorial jurisdiction, and it appearing that at a Stated Communication of the Lodge, held on March 11, 1922, a proposition for such removal was duly submitted to the members thereof and notice of the same having been given at a former Stated Communication and all of the resident members notified, and more than two-thirds of all the members present agreeing and consenting thereto, and the Lodge whose jurisdiction was infringed thereby having given its consent and permission, and the provisions of Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge having been fully complied with, on April 15, 1922, I issued an edict permitting and authorizing the Lodge to remove its charter and all property of whatsoever kind.
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belonging to it, from Pawnee Station to Farlington, and to make due return to the Grand Master of compliance therewith. This was duly done. LECTURERS.
The splendid and satisfactory work of Brothers HARVEY O . DAVIS and STANFORD M . SMART has justly entitled them to re-
appointment as Lecturers, which work they have done with their usual ability during the past year. There is an urgent need for more lecturers; as many lodges need instruction, here is an opportunity for any Brother who will qualify for the work. BURLINGTON FLOOD.
Early in the spring a great calamity visited the city of Burlington, in the flood which destroyed a large p a r t of the business section of the city. I immediately communicated with R.'. W-'Brother GLICK FOCKELE, District Deputy Grand Master, and requested him to go to Burlington and investigate conditions and find out if there were any Masons, or members of their families, in distress and in need of assistance, advising him that if he found such, I would recommend to the Council of Administration of the Grand Lodge, that an appropriation from the Charity Fund be made to provide for their necessities. Brother FOCKELE immediately went to Burlington, investigated the situation, and advised me that there was not a single case of distress among the Masons or their families at Burlington that would necessitate the use of the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge for their relief. REMOVAL O F DISTRICT DEPUTY.
Owing to the neglect to answer official communications and the indifference shown by R-'. W.'. J O H N CHARVAT, District Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty-fifth District, and considering it to be for the best interest of the Lodges in that district, I removed him from office, and appointed R.'. W.'. RALPH W . POPE as his successor. DISCIPLINE.
Sometime prior to J a n u a r y 1, 1922, the Secretary of Waldron Lodge No. 377, complained to our Grand Secretary that Manchester Lodge No. 241, of Oklahoma, had conferred the degrees on J. A. MoNDELL, at their request, and refused to remit the fees collected.
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An investigation disclosed that Waldron Lodge had violated the Constitution of the Grand Lodge by requesting another Lodge to confer the degrees on an elected candidate who was a resident within the jurisdiction of their Lodge, also that they had violated the Laws of the Grand Lodge by making a request direct to the Oklahorna Lodge, instead of through the offices of the Grand Masters or Grand Secretaries of the Grand Jurisdictions interested. The matter was taken up with the Grand Master of Oklahoma, M.'. W.'- JAMES H . PATTERSON, who collected frorri Manchester Lodge No. 241, the sum of thirty dollars being the amount of fees collected from Brother J. A. MONDELL, and in remitting the same suggested, "that as both Waldron Lodge and their Manchester Lodge had been violating the law for years in conferring the degrees for each other, without consent of the Grand Lodge officers of either jurisdiction, that Waldron Lodge be punished by depriving them of these fees and t h a t same be turned in to the Charity Fund of Grand Lodge or to the Kansas Masonic Home." After giving the matter consideration, I decided to follow his suggestion and directed our Grand Secretary to pay the thirty dollars to the Kansas Masonic Home Board. Several months ago, our Grand Secretary reported that an examination of the annual returns for the preceding year showed that a number of our Lodges had violated the provisions of the Law by conferring degrees in less than the statutory time, and also that one of our Lodges had conferred degrees on Sunday. It does seem strange that each and every year the annual reports from the various Lodges show t h a t degrees have been conferred in less than the statutory time, and without securing special authority so to do. I am convinced that in almost every case, this violation is due to absolute carelessness or indifference and is not premeditated. According to the report as furnished me by the Grand Secretary, the following are the Lodges which conferred degrees in less than the statutory time: Nemaha Lodge No. 13, Corning. Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing. Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina. Memphis Lodge No. 108, Garland. Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City. Clinton Lodge No. 233, Burden. Canton Lodge No. 197, Canton. Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale. Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley. LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse. Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette.
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Grainfield Lodge No. 381, Grainfield. Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville. Wakefield Lodge No: 396, Wakefield. Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa. The Lodge which conferred degrees on Sunday was LaCygne Lodge No. 61, of LaCygne. Believing that these violations of the Law should not be permitted to continue without punishment being inflicted, and to call the matter so forcibly to their attention that they would not violate this provision of the Law again, I, in each case, administered a reprimand to the offending Lodge, and directed that the resident members of each Lodge should be summoned to be present at the first Stated Communication following the receipt of the reprimand, that same be read at that Stated Communication, and spread in full upon the minutes of the Lodge, and that the Master certify to me, under the seal of the Lodge, that this had been done. In each and every case my instructions were complied with promptly, and from the expressions received from the Lodges, I am satisfied that these Lodges will not again violate this provision of our Law. ALLEN LODGE NO. 3 3 5 .
The case of Allen Lodge has attracted the attention of this Grand Lodge for the past two years and was at the last Annual Communication, referred to the present Grand Master for action. In accordance with the action of Grand Lodge, taken at its last Annual Communication, on April 3, 1922, I issued an order to Allen Lodge No. 335, directing that the charges in the case against Brother IRA O . STONEBRAKER be presented to the Lodge, that they be accepted by the Lodge, and the Brother summoned to appear and plead to the same, and that after that had been done, I would order a trial held at such time and place as seemed to me proper. At a Stated Communication of this Lodge, held on May 6th, the Lodge by a vote of thirty-one to six, refused to accept the charges (which were the original charges), filed against IRA O. STONEBRAKER. The action of this Lodge in directly defying the Grand Lodge, and the contumacy shown to the Grand Master by their action, left no course open to me but to arrest the charter of Allen Lodge. I accordingly issued my commission to R.'. W.". FRANCIS H . CURRY, District Deputy Grand Master, for him to be present at the" Stated Communication of Allen Lodge, to be held on May 20th, and then and there to take possession of the Charter of Allen Lodge and transmit it, together with the seal of said Lodge, to R-'- W-'- ALBERT K
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WILSON, Grand Secretary, a t Topeka. This was accordingly done and our Grand Secretary is now in possession of the Charter, Seal, Ciphers, and all other property of Allen Lodge No. 335. Prom a full investigation of the conditions as they exist at Allen, I find the Lodge to be divided into factions, and on account of the bitterness shown among the members of this Lodge, I recommend that this Charter be not restored. ADDRESS AT DISTRICT MEETINGS.
At the last Annual Communication your Grand Master suggested that advantage be taken of our excellent Grand Lodge Library, and proper data be compiled for an address to be delivered a t our district meetings. The suggestion was approved by the Grand Lodge and would have been promptly carried out this year, but owing to the action of the Grand Lodge granting the Masonic Service Association the privilege of delivering a number of their addresses a t several points throughout our jurisdiction, your Graiid Master deemed it inexpedient to put into effect the suggestions of the Grand Master one year ago. However, in order to begin this work for the present year, and allow ample time for the preparation of an address, your Grand Master, almost immediately after his induction into office, secured the services of W.'. Brother ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH, who was our
Grand Orator at the last Annual Communication, and requested him to co-operate with the Grand Secretary, as outlined in the address of the Grand Master one year ago, and prepare an address to be delivered at the present Communication of the Grand Lodge, and later on, to be delivered by other competent Brethren at all the district meetings during the year. I am pleased to report that Brother MCCOLLOCH has prepared an adiTiirable address on the subject of "Fundamental Principles of Freemasonry," and will deliver the same this evening immediate-. ly following the exemplification of the Work. Your Grand Master is in hearty accord with the proposition of having a prepared Masonic address delivered annually a t each of our seventy-five district meetings; likewise, that it be delivered in each Lodge subsequent to the district meetings. After giving the plan most careful consideration, I would recommend that this address be first delivered at each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and as soon as practicable thereafter, be engrossed or printed, and copies furnished the District Deputy Grand Masters, with instructions to secure the services of
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some Brother qualified to make a talk of this kind, and have it delivered at the district meeting, immediately following the exemplification of the Work. It is further recommended that after the address has been delivered at the district meeting, the District Deputy Grand Master hand a copy to the Master or his representative, with instructions to have it read at the next Stated Communication of his Lodge, provided sufficient time will elapse to notify the resident members; otherwise, it shall be read at the second Stated Communication. The advisability of issuing personal notices is left entirely to the discretion of each Lodge, and while such action is desirable, yet if in the opinion of the Lodge, proper notice can be given otherwise, the issuance of individual notices may be dispensed with. In order to carry out this plan, authority should be delegated to the Grand Master to annually appoint some competent Brother to prepare an address, and the matter of proper compensation for such services be left in his hands. In connection with this matter, your Grand Master desires to call attention to the complete organization brought about through our system of districts and District Deputy Grand Masters. The work has been increasing in value and importance to the Craft ever since the system was established, and I do not believe any other Grand Jurisdiction has a more efficient plan for the dissemination of the Work, or a better understanding as to the needs of the Lodges in the various districts. Our district meetings have not only been Schools of Instruction in the Work, but with the added social feature, great interest has been manifested by the members, and while it is the opinion of your Grand Master that the standard of the Work through these meetings is about as high as we can hope to attain, yet with our intimate understanding of the needs of our Brethren, your Grand Master feels the time has come when we should add more interest to these gatherings and broaden the work of disseminating true Masonic light and knowledge. We have in our Grand Lodge Library a wealth of Masonic knowledge which we believe is second to none, and through this means can secure needed information to furnish necessary data for Brethren competent to prepare these annual addresses for members in our jurisdiction. We likewise have many Craftsmen who are anxious and willing to lend their services in this work, and I have no doubt this plan, when put into effect, will be of inestimable value to the Craft, and your Grand Master feels that addresses prepared along the lines of that to be delivered this evening are of more value to the Craft in our jurisdiction than from any other
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source. Later on there should be introduced into these addresses historical features, dealing not only with the Grand Lodge itself, but with the older Lodges of this jurisdiction, thereby enhancing the value of these addresses annually. Your Grand Master, therefor*, recommends that this important subject be given favorable consideration. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION.
In accordance with the action of Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication, after consultation with M.'. W-'- ANDREW L. RANDELL, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, I arranged for ten meetings as follows: Wichita May 20th Chanuto May 22nd F o r t Scott ."....May 23rd Atchison May 24th Concordia May 25th Salina May 26th Kansas City May 27th Topeka ; May 29th Dodge City May 30th Hutchinson May 31st at which the Masonic Service Association was to send its speakers and motion-pictures, comprising and illustrating its educational program. The first four meetings were held as planned, and M.'. W-'. ANDREW L . RANDELL, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association and Past Grand Master of Texas, the speaker, presented the matter in a most pleasing and forceful manner. 1 personally attended the meetings at Wichita, Chanute and Fort Scott, none of which were well attended. At Chanute and Fort Scott, on account of very heavy rains, the roads were impassable, making it impossible for those in the vicinity to drive to the meetings. At Fort Scott, Brother RANDELL informed me that to continue the meetings was a waste of time, and t h a t he would cancel the rest of the meetings and go home. \, however, persuaded him to go to Atchison and hold the meeting there the following evening, which he did, and I am advised that the Atchison meeting was the best attended of the meetings held. As directed by Grand Lodge, I, together with R.'. W-'- Brother RICHARD E . BIRD, Grand Senior Warden, attended the Annual Meeting of the Masonic Service Association, at Kansas City, Missouri, on November 17 and 18, 1922, and I deeply appreciate the many courtesies extended to us by the members present at that meeting.
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However, I am not in favor of the Grand Lodge of Kansas becoming a member of the Masonic Service Association. I find upon investigation, that while the dues are five cents per member, per year, that the cost of putting its program into effect would be from fifteen to twenty cents per member, per year, or a total cost of from ten to fifteen thousand dollars annually, to this Grand Lodge. With the large demands made on the Craft to provide the necessary additions to our Masonic Home, I do not feel t h a t this additional burden should be assumed. There are other reasons, but J consider this sufficient. MASONIC HOME.
The Kansas Masonic Home, located in this city, is the monument erected by the Masons of Kansas, not to the dead, but to exemplify the greatest of all virtues, Charity. It provides all the comforts of home to those of our members and their families, who, according to its rules, are entitled to admission. The number of the Home Family on January 1, 1923, was 203â&#x20AC;&#x201D;this does not include employees. Under the management of the Superintendent and Matron, Bro. and Mrs. W. D. SNELL, I believe every effort has been made to make it indeed a home for each and every member. When the Home was completed, it was believed that it would furnish facilities to meet the needs of all entitled to admission for about ten years. The large increase in our membership in the past few years, or the general business condition, has caused a very large increase in the number of applications of those who were entitled to admission. On account of this increase in the number of the Home Family, a special meeting of the Board of Directors â&#x20AC;˘ was called, and a meeting held on July 6, 1922, at which time, after full consideration by the Board, the Executive Committee was directed to have plans made for an addition to each unit of the Home, and estimates made as to the cost of such units, the Committee to report at the Annual Meeting to be held in January, 1923. At the Annual Meeting held on January 19, 1923, the committee made their report. The architect was also present and submitted plans for the proposed improvements, together with estimates of the cost of same, the estimated cost as submitted being ?129,799.22. After full consideration, the following motion was unanimously adopted: "That the plans be approved and the Grand Master requested to present the question of raising the necessary funds therefor to the Grand Lodge at its next Stated Communication. Motion carried." In accordance with this action, I recommend that the Masonic Home Board be authorized and directed to have the proposed im-
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provements made at the Home as soon as possible, and that to pay for these improvements, an assessment of two dollars per member be made on the members of each and every Lodge in the state, onehalf of this amount, one dollar per member, to be levied on the roll of membership, as returned to the Grand Secretary on December Si, 1922, same to be due July 1, 1923, and paid to the Grand Secretary not later than July 20, 1923, and to be remitted to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home as soon after that date as possible, the remainder of this special assessment, one dollar per member, to be levied on the roll of membership as returned by each Lodge to the Grand Secretary on December 31, 1923, same to be due and payable a t the same time and under the same conditions as the regular annual dues. A full statement of the Masonic Home Board will be presented by M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH, Secretary of the Board, later, to which I invite your careful attention. CERTIFICATE FOR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP.
Your Grand Master has given careful consideration to Section 170 of the Grand Lodge Laws, concerning the transfer of membership from one Lodge to another through the medium of a certificate for transfer of membership, and is of the opinion that while this law may be of some advantage occasionally, yet to a large majority of our members it is unnecessary and only tends to confuse the records of the Lodges issuing these certificates. It will be noted from the report of the Grand Secretary, that in posting up the historical registry during the past year it was discovered by mere accident, that twenty-eight members were carried on the rolls of a t least two Lodges. To ascertain how many members are so carried on the rolls of different Lodges would require an endless amount of labor and be thoroughly impracticable. At the time of the change of secretaries from year to year many certificates issued are pending, and the new secretary, having no knowledge of these transfers, continues to carry such names on the rolls although they may have been elected in some other Lodge, but the Secretary of the electing Lodge failed to report back to the Lodge granting the certificate, and notwithstanding the. fact that no dimit was issued, the Brother is enrolled in the second Lodge as a member, leaving him on the rolls of both Lodges. This covers but one of the many undesirable features in connection with this transfer system. The records show that in some cases where the secretary of the Lodge in which the Brother is elected fails to notify the issuing Lodge of such election the latter, in due time, suspends the
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Brother for non-payment of dues, leaving his record clouded, as it will show he was a suspended member in one Lodge, yet in another, his record will be clear. Many other instances are a matter of record in the office of the Grand Secretary where Brethren are admitted to membership in one Lodge, while theii? record in another indicates that dimits were not issued until subsequent dates; therefore, it shows the Brother was elected to membership before the issuance of a dimit. One of the greatest dangers in the transfer of membership system is the issuance of these certificates by secretaries without authority from their Lodge. Upon request certificates are frequently issued by the Secretary between Communications of the Lodge and no record whatever appears in the minutes, and in fact, under such conditions no opportunity is given the Lodge to make the transaction a matter of record. Therefore, in many of these cases, the Brother is ele^cted to membership and as the original Lodge received no notice, he remains a member on the rolls of both Lodges. The records further show that Brethren have petitioned, been elected, dimitted, petitioned again, been elected and then dimitted without either of the two former Lodges having been notified. The Brother therefore would necessarily be carried on the rolls of three Lodges. The law specifically provides, that these certificates can only . be used between Lodges in our own jurisdiction, but they are frequently issued to Brethren outside and this likewise causes confusion in the records. This law also provides that the certificates may be used by Brethren signing petitions for Letters of Dispensation. This portion of the law is in conflict with the requirement in a note under Section 1 of Article V of the Constitution, which provides that in order to sign a petition of this kind one must be non-affiliated. Section 170 was enacted six years ago, has been given a thorough test, and in the opinion of your Grand Master should be repealed or amended, and he so recommends. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Sincere thanks are due to the various District Deputy Grand Masters for their hearty support. With only one exception I found them prompt, courteous and ready to accept every task placed upon them. Their assistance was invaluable to the Grand Master and I wish in this manner to express my appreciation of their faithful service.
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LODGES NOT ATTENDING DISTRICT MEETINGS.
I find in going over the reports of the District Meetings for the past three years that there are a large number of Lodges which have not attended- their District Meetings during that time and therefore the Grand Master has no means of knowing whether these Lodges can properly confer the degrees. During the year I wrote to a large number of Lodges which had been negligent in this matter, advising them that if they did not attend the District Meeting to be held this year and take the part assigned them on the program, I would feel justified in sending one of the Lecturers to their Lodge at their expense, and require them to exemplify the work of the three degrees, and if they were not able to do so in a creditable manner, require them to receive instruction. This I did in a few cases but soon found that it would be absolutely impossible to do this in every case for the reason that with only two competent Lecturers in the state, thgy could not possibly visit all of the Lodges which disregarded my instructions and failed to send their officers to the District Meeting. I believe it to be wise, so far as possible, to send one of the authorized Lecturers to every Lodge which has failed to send its officers to the District Meeting for two successive years, and I would recommend that this be done in the future. LODGE FUNDS.
During the year I have received many inquiries in regard to the right of Lodges to expend Lodge funds for various purposes. While it seems-to me t h a t the' previous legislation covering this subject is plain, still many Lodges apparently do not understand that Lodge funds can be used only for Masonic purposes, which, as I understand, means, "Lodge purposes," as we do not recognize any other branch of Masonry, and for charity or any other purpose which shall tend to ameliorate the condition of the human family or an individual. In accordance with my understanding of the law, I, in April last, issued an order to all Lodges in the state that they could not lawfully sponsor the organization known as the DeMolay, or appropriate Lodge funds toward its support. I also have taken the position that a Lodge has no right to donate Lodge funds to assist in the erection of any building, the title of which is in some other organization and in which they expect to become a tenant. I recommend that this matter be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee to be disposed of by them in such manner as they may deem best.
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DECISION.
Early in the official year, several complaints were made to me by members of the Fraternity that their Lodges were appropriating Lodge funds for the support and to assist the organization known as the DeMolay. In two cases, I received information that Lodges had sponsored this organization. Believing that there is, and can be, no connection between our Fraternity and this organization, and that we could not, under any circumstance, have any jurisdiction or supervision over it, and that the appropriation of Lodge funds to assist this organization was in direct conflict with the provisions of Section 6 of Article VIII of the Grand Lodge Constitution, I, on April 23, 1922, caused to be issued an official communication to all Lodges, directing that they should not sponsor the DeMolay or contribute any of the funds of the Lodge toward its support. Unless this matter is definitely settled, the question is bound to come up in the future, and I believe that the Grand Lodge should at this time go on record concerning this proposition, and I therefore recommend the adoption of the following decision: DeMolay.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Lodge cannot sponsor the organization known as the DeMolay, nor can it apppropriate Lodge funds toward its support. LODGE DIFFERENCES.
Late in November, 1922, complaint was made by Erie Lodge No. 76, that Urbana Lodge No. 239, at Urbana, had been infringing upon their territorial jurisdiction by receiving petitions and conferring degrees on residents of the town of Shaw, which is within the territorial jurisdiction of Erie Lodge. Upon investigation I found that Shaw is conceded to be outside of the jurisdiction of the Lodge at Urbana, also that Urbana Lodge had conferred the degrees on six petitioners living within the jurisdiction of Erie Lodge, at Shaw. Under date of February 3, 1923, I directed Urbana Lodge to remit all of the fees collected from these six petitioners to Erie Lodge No. 76. I also reprimanded this Lodge for their violation of the Grand Lodge Laws, and warned them against a repetition of the ofl'ense. APPEAL FROM HANCOCK LODGE NO. 3 1 1 .
In accordance with the action of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge at the last Annual Communication, I directed that the charges against Brother HUGH P. BAYNE and Fellow Craft J O H N
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R. SCHULZ be presented to Hancock Lodge No. 311, and summons issued to each to plead thereto. In due course. Fellow Craft J O H N R . SCHULZ pleaded guilty to the charges as originally filed. Brother HUGH P. BAYNE, a Master Mason, plead not guilty to each charge and specification and in accordance with the direction as made at the last Annual Communication, I ordered the case of Brother HUGH P. BAYNE to be transferred to Active Lodge No. 158, of Atchison, for trial. This matter was continued from time to time in the Lodge at Atchison, and the trial was not held until J a n u a r y 29th. At this trial, M.'. W.'. 'Brother OWEN J. WOOD, Past Grand Master, presided as my special representative, at which trial on each charge and specification the verdict of the Lodge was "not guilty." The number of votes cast at this trial was 166 on each charge and specification. The highest number voting in favor of conviction on any one charge or specification was sixteen, from which it would appear that the opinion was practically unanimous that Brother BAYNE was not guilty. Following the advice of those with whom I consulted in regard to this matter, the trial of Brother SCHULZ was postponed until â&#x20AC;˘after the trial of Brother BAYNE was held and owing to the short time since the trial of Brother BAYNE, the trial of Brother SCHULZ has not been held. I am advised by M.'. W.'. Brother WOOD that the sentiment in Hancock Lodge is such t h a t there is no possibility that Fellow Craft SCHULZ will ever be advanced. S E C T I O N 1 5 0 , GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS.
This section of our Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that at a trial held in a Masonic Lodge, it becomes the duty of the Secret a r y to issue a summons to all resident members to attend the same. In view of the large membership of some of our Ledges, it would be physically impossible in some cases for more than twenty per cent to be accommodated in the Lodge Room. I desire to call the attention of Grand Lodge to this matter, and recommend that it be referred to the-Jurisprudence Committee for such action as may be deemed expedient. FOREIGN RELATIONS.
For the first time in the history of our Grand Lodge it is incumbent upon the Grand Master to report that the fraternal relations heretofore existing between our Grand Lodge and other Grand Lodges are not in perfect accord and harmony, and it is to be regretted that this unfortunate condition relates to one of the orig-
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inal thirteen States which formed the bulwark of our Nation; reference is made to the Grand Jurisdiction of New Hampshire. Under date of August 21, 1922, our Grand Secretary was informed by Brother HENRY A. FRIER, a member of Russell Lodge No. 177, that his son, WILLIAM T . FRIER, who was likewise a member of that Lodge, had been refused admission to Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 32, of Laconia, New Hampshire, not on account of his inability to pass the-required examination in the esoteric work, but because he was unable to furnish documentary evidence other than the official receipt for dues, and which is the only form of documentary evidence authorized by our Laws. Our Grand Secretary addressed a communication to the Grand Secretary of New Hampshire, R-"- W-'- Brother HARRY M . CHENEY, calling his attention to this matter, and under date of October 22, 1922, Brother CHENEY advised the Grand Secretary of Kansas that Masonic visitation in their Jurisdiction is not -a right but merely an act of fraternal courtesy, and that in view of the fact that Brother FRIER was unable to produce a diploma, or what might be termed a certificate, he was, under their Laws, not entitled to visit their Lodges, as a receipt for dues was not "good stuff" in their Jurisdiction. If the statement as made by Brother CHENEY that Masonic visitation is not a right but merely a fraternal courtesy, reflects the policy of their Grand Lodge, we can only say that it is in violation of the XIV Landmark of Freemasonry, which grants to every Mason the right to visit and sit in every regular Lodge. The Grand Secretary of New Hampshire further stated that their Jurisdiction, like a majority of other States in this country, required documentary evidence preliminary to an examination. In reply to this communication our Grand Secretary called his attention to the fact that our official receipt, authorized by the Laws of the Grand Lodge, bearing a certificate as to the regularity of the Lodge issuing the same and a facsimile signature of the Grand Secretary and Seal of the Grand Lodge, was the only form of documentary evidence authorized by our Grand Lodge, and therefore, under the universal law of comity between Grand Lodges, our prescribed form of documentary evidence was entitled to the favorable consideration of all Lodges in other or foreign Grand Jurisdictions. This communication was received with evident indifference, as no reply was made to it. For our Grand Lodge to attempt to furnish each Lodge in our jurisdiction with the various forms of documentary evidence authorized by the various Grand Lodges, not only
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in this country but abroad, would be thoroughly impracticable, although, according to the position taken by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, as indicated in the communication received from the Grand Secretary, this would be the only means by which our brethren could visit Lodges in other Grand Jurisdictions. Our Brother WILLIAM T . FRIER was therefore advised that under the regulations of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire he could not visit any of their Lodges, notwithstanding the-fact that he is now and has been a resident in that jurisdiction for several years. On November 8, 1922, our Grand Secretary received a communication from Brother J O H N W . TWENTE, a member of our Baxter Lodge No. 71, of Baxter Springs, but now located at Durham, New Hampshire, stating that he had been refused admission as a visitor to Lodges in New Hampshire, not on account of lack of ability to pass the required examination, but because they did not consider our official receipt for dues satisfactory docurhentary evidence. In view of the action taken in the case of Brother FRIER our Grand Secretary informed Brother TWENTE that the Grand Lodge of New Harnpshire had refused to recognize our official receipts as documentary evidence, and he therefore could not visit Lodges in that jurisdiction. Having both these cases in hand our Grand Secretary addressed a communication to M-'- W-'- Brother WALTER G. AFRICA, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, calling his attention to the two cases in question, advising him that he had already taken the matter up with their Grand Secretary, and was informed by him that under the Laws of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire a diploma or certificate of membership was required as documentary evidence in visiting Lodges in their jurisdiction. The Grand Master was requested to fully advise our Grand Secretary in order that any mistakes in the future might be avoided in visiting Lodges in New Hampshire. A copy of this communication was sent to the Grand Secretary of New Hampshire, who informed our Grand Secretary that he understood a majority of the Grand Lodges had requirements similar to their own, but in any event the regulations in their jurisdiction were a matter of law. While your Grand Master does not question the right of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire or any other Grand Lodge, to prescribe their own form of documentary evidence, yet we do question the right of any Grand Lodge to indicate the form to be used in other Grand Jurisdictions, as any attempt on the part of one Grand Lodge to dictate what form shall be used by another, would be in violation of the established formula of granting sovereign and independent rights to a Grand Lodge.
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In dealing with this question attention is called to the universal practice of the common law of Masonry which provides that the comity of Grand Lodges requires each to recognize and give full faith and credit to the acts of every other, provided the Ancient Customs are not infringed, the General Regulations are not set aside, or the Old Landmarks, removed. Therefore, every Grand Lodge should conform its legal regulations to these rules, as well as to those other unwritten customs which are known and have been existing for so long a period among Masons that thâ&#x201A;Źy have become the common law of Masonry. Our Grand Lodge has without exception, adhered to this common law of Masonry, granting to all other Grand Jurisdictions the right to issue such form of documentary evidence as they might deem for the best interests of the Craft within their own Jurisdiction, and such documentary evidence has been accepted by all Lodges in our jurisdiction as sufficient, in connection with a satisfactory examination, to admit visitors from Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in fraternal correspondence. As our Grand Secretary received no reply to his letter to the Grand Master of New Hampshire, under date.of December 9, 1922, he referred all the correspondence to your Grand Master, who addressed a fraternal and court-sous communication to M.'. W.'. Brother WALTER G. AFRICA, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, at Manchester, calling his attention to these matters, and enclosed complete copies of the correspondence in both these cases. In concluding the communication your Grand Master requested the Grand Master of New Hampshire to review the correspondence and favor him with an expression of his views on the subject. However, it is to be regretted that the Grand Master of New Hampshire ignored the communication. Prior to 1906 our Grand Lodge provided no specific form of documentary evidence, and in view of the fact that up to that time the Craft throughout the country were imposed upon by impostors, who produced as documentary evidence, various forms of diplomas, certificates, life membership documents and other forms, regardless of date of issuance or expiration, it was deemed expedient to establish some positive form of written evidence in order that our brethren might produce satisfactory proof other than the required examination in visiting lodges when away from home. After the subject had been given most careful thought on the part of our Grand Master and the Committee on Jurisprudence, it was deemed wise that a specific form of official receipt be issued to all members, which should contain a certificate as to the regularity of the Lodge, and a facsimile of the signature of the Grand Secretary and seal of the Grand Lodge.
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In accordance with the recommendation of the Grand Master and the proper committee, the Grand Lodge adopted a form of official receipt which is fully covered in the laws of our Grand Lodge, and under this regulation it is the only form of documentary evidence authorized by our Grand Lodge. For the information of the Craft, your Grand Master is indeed pleased to say that New Hampshire stands out alone as the only jurisdiction which has ever declined to accept our official receipts as satisfactory documentary evidence, although they have besn used in practically every jurisdiction with which we are in fraternal relations. Therefore, in view of these facts, your Grand Master has no hesitation whatever in presenting this matter to the Grand Lodge with the recommendation t h a t it be referred to the proper committee for such action as may be deemed best, having in mind the position of our Grand Lodge in its strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity, and its respect for all Laws and Regulations of other Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal relations. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION.
Soon after the close of the last Annual Communication, I received a number of letters from Lodges requesting me to express my opinion in regard to Standing Regulation No. 1, adopted in 1921, regarding the physical qualification of candidates.' After giving this matter most careful consideration, I ruled that this Regulation was in conflict with Section 4 of Article VI of the Constitution, and that Lodges, in receiving petitions for the Mysteries of' Masonry, should see to it t h a t such applicants possessed all necessary qualifications as required under this section of the Constitution. In accordance with this ruling, I issued a communication to all Lodges under date of April 3, 1922, directing them to comply with Section 4 of Article VI of the Constitution. This section of our Constitution provides that a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry must be a man, free born, of sound mind, of mature age, without bodily defect, without physical disability and living under the tongue of good report. This section of our Constitution is supported by the fourth Landmark of Freemasonry, which no man or body of men can change or removeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that new made Masons must be fsee-born, of lawful age, and hale and sound at the time of making. The Gothic Constitutions of 926 state that a candidate must be without blemish and have the full and proper use of his limbs, for a maimed man can do the Craft no good. The regulations of 1663 provide that no person hereafter shall be ac-
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cepted a Freemason but such as are of able body. The Ancient Charges of 1686 requires that a candidate be free-born, of good kindred, true, and no bondsman; and that he have his right (perfect) limbs, as a man ought to have. Mackey, in his Encyclopedia, states that a candidate must possess all his limbs, not maimed or dismembered. The charges of 1722 provide that a Master shall not take ,an apprentice unless he has sufficient employment for him and unless he be a perfect youth, having no maim or defect in his body that may render him incapable of learning the art of serving his Master's lord, and of being made a brother. It is evident, therefore, that the framers of our Constitution had in mind the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of our time-honored Institution when it was prepared, submitted and adopted by our Grand Lodge. The provision of Standing Regulation No. 1, delegating to the Lodge or Grand Master the right to determine the physical qualification of a candidate, is in itself a violation of the Constitution. Under our Constitution and the Regulations, a Lodge cannot legally accept a petition from one who does not possess the required physical qualifications. If, however, the Committee on Investigation finds that the petitioner does not possess the requisite physical qualifications, no ballot is necessary. This provision is covered in a decision of Past Grand Master SHAVER. Therefore in the opinion of your Grand Master, based on our Constitution, no authority can be delegated to a Lodge or Grand Master to pass on the physical qualifications of an applicant, as the Lodge cannot legally receive a petition from one who is not sound of body, and therefore Standing Regulation No. 1 is in conflict with the Constitution and should be repealed. CONCLUSION.
And now, my Brethren, the time will soon come for me to lay down the gavel and relinquish the duties of office. The report of my official actions is in your hands. In a few hours my successor .will be elected and upon him will devolve the honors and responsibilities which.you so graciously bestowed upon me one year ago. I have honestly striven at all times to be worthy of your confidence. Such a task as mine would have been utterly impossible of achievement had I not the loyal support and co-operation of others in authority. Such support has been accorded me in the fullest measure and I am desirous of expressing my deepest gratitude. Owing to the death of R.'. W.". J O H N A. FERRELL, Deputy Grand Master and the absence from the state during the greater
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part of the year of R-'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD, Grand Senior Warden, I have been compelled to make an unusual number of demands upon the time of R-'. W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden. In every instance he has cheerfully responded and for his assistance and advice, I am under special obligation. My gratitude is due to the Past Grand Masters who have so readily accepted commissions to act as my personal representative on official occasions. My report as Grand Master would be lacking in the extreme did I not include an acknowledgment of indebtedness and gratitude to one who has proved a never-failing source of counsel, encouragement and information. I refer to R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . W I L SON, Grand Secretary, whose kindness and consideration I shall always remember. I can only apologize for mistakes that I might have averted and assure you that they were made in an earnest effort to see justice done. Owing to extraordinary conditions which have arisen in the past few months, I have been unable to carry out contemplated measures, and as a result, some things are left undone. However, if in spite of mistakes and shortcomings, I have advanced the cause which we all love, and accomplished something that merits your commendation, I shall be satisfied. Fraternally yours, JOHN
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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT.
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer, submitted the following report, which, on order of the Grand Master, was 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 of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted: LAWRENCE, KANSAS, F e b r u a r y 1, 1923.
W. F . MARCH, Grand
Treasurer,
In account ivith the M.'. W-'- GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1922. Feb. 1.—Balance on hand ' $13,499 76 Feb. 18.—Received from Grand Secretary..? 603 00 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 4 35 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 50 Feb. 25.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 30 00 Feb. 27.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 4 00 Mch. 1.—^Received from Grand Secretary.. 75 00 • Mch. 13.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 35 00 Mch. 28.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 5 25 Apr. 3.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 60 50 Apr. 13.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 2 45 Apr. 14.—Received from Grand.Secretary.. 340 00 May 4.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 20 00 May 15.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 23 00 May 16.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 23 00 June 22.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 3 00 June 28.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 1,050 00 July 6.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 830 00 Aug. 21.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 25 Aug. 21.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 75 00 Sept. 7.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 1 47 Sept. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 20 00 Oct. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 23 00 Oct. 24.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 340 00 Nov. 3.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 23 00 Nov. 22.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 6 00 Dec. 2.-—Received from Grand Secretary.. 75 Dec. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 20 00 Dec. 2.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 500 00 Dec. 11.—Received from Grand Secretary.. 7 50
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Secretary.. 25 Secretary.. 3 25 Secretary.. 2,011 00 Secretary.. 317 50 •Secretary.. 40 00 Secretary.. 5,844 00 Secretary.. 10,257 10 Secretary.. 2 14 Secretary.. 7,607 00 Secretary.. 9,296 00 Secretary.. 9,730 00 Secretary.. 9,120 00 Secretary.. 10,477 00 Secretary.. 9,633 00 Secretary.; 547 82 Secretary.. 3,137 00 Secretary.. 11,880 85 Secretary.. 245 00 Secretary.. 614 00 Secretary.. 1,130 00 Secretary.. 44100 Secretary.. 1,44100 =:$ 98,340 47
3 00 59 56 5 00 10 00 36198
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$111,840 23 Disbiirsevients.
1922-1923.—Warrants Nos. 1 to 378 inclusive except No. 339 $ 84,778 13 Transferred to Charity Fund 3,850 38 Balance on. hand : 23,211 72 Total
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CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. 1922.—Balance on hand 1923.—Transferred from General Fund
$ 14,032 68 3,850 38
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$ 17,883 06 Disbursements.
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I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Spring Toivnship, Harper County: 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 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00
Refunding Bonds, District No. 79, Greenwood County: No. 11, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1923 No. 12, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1924 No. 13, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1925 No. 14, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1926 No. 15, dated July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1927 School District No. 50, Brown County: No. 7, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1933 No. 6, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1934 . No. 5, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1935 No. 4, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1936 No. 3, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1937 No. 2, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938 No. 1, dated Jan. 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939 School District No. 12, Ottawa County: No. 17, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 18, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 19, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 20, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 Board of Education, City of Lamed: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, No: 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, United States Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds: No. A 00107471, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. C 00107473, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106874, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00107587, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. H 00107588, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. J 00107589, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. K 00107590, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107591, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. A 00107001, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. F 00944386, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. B 00106822, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. C 00106943, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106944, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. D 00106945, due Oct. 15, 1938
1933 1933 1933 1933
$500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 $500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00
:
$500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00 $1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 $1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00
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No. F 00106946, due Oct. 15, 1938 No. G 00106947, due Oct. 15, 1938 United States Savings Certificates: No. C 528640, due July 10, 1927 No. C 528656, due July 10, 1927 No. M 71728, due July 10, 1927 Total
.....$1,000 00 1,000 00 $ 100 00 100 00 1,000 00 '
$32,200 00
Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM F R A N K MARCH,
Grand
Treasurer.
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GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, submitted the following report, which, on order of the Grand Master, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the U.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Grand Secretary herewith submits his report covering the transactions of his office and other matters which he deems essential and which should require either an amendment to t h e laws or new statutes. However, it will be noted that all matters referring to the laws and those for which a' specific statute would be necessary in order to avoid future mistakes are submitted without any recommendations whatever, leaving them in the hands of the Grand Lodge for such action as they deem best. PROCEEDINGS 1 9 2 2 .
The Annual Proceedings of our last Annual Communication were, as usual, printed and distributed in less than thirty days after the close of Grand Lodge. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The additions and changes in membership, as shown by the annual reports for 1921, were added to our historical registry, which brings the same up to date. CHARTERS ISSUED.
At the • last Annual Communicat-un charters were authorized for the formation of new lodges, to wit: Ctaflin Lodge No. .424.—On March 8, 1922, R.'. W.'. RALPH B . CALL, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: OSCAR T . HERTHEL
Master
LAVELLE C . HICKS BRUCE B . TRUITT
Senior Warden Junior Warden
WALTER C. SCHUMACHER RENUS A. JORDAN
EPHRIAM J. JUNG JOHN L . HAMILTON MERL J. WATSON LEONARD L I N N V A N FOSSEN DAVID J. CROWE
Treasurer Secretary
'.
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon ....Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler
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Turner Lodge No. 425.—On F e b r u a r y 27, 1922, R.'. W.'. GEORGE H. LONG, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: ABRAM A . TEEGARDEN
ELMER WARREN WILSON JAMES. D . ADKINS ROBERT HARRY P E R K I N S CHARLES SUMNER WILSON
Master
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
CHARLES A. MITCHELL J O H N BUTLER CHARLES EDWARD KELLER
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward
WiLBY RICHARD BUIE
Junior Steward
ASA I. RABB
...;
Tyler
Richmond Lodge No. J,26.—On April 24, 1922, R.'. W-'. BARLUS ROMSTEDT, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: DAVID P . GRAHAM
HENRY H . STALEY GEORGE G . KREEGER EARL L . EDWARDS FRED E . BELL
CHARLES L . ELLIOTT ELVIE B . BLAKE THOMAS F . HIGDON WILLIAM E . WINEINGER ERASTUS E . PEAK
Master
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler
Cunningham Lodge No. 1,27.—On March 8, 1922, R.'. W-'. STANFORD M . SMART, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrateid, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: DANIEL A. ARMENTROUT
J O H N A. FOUTCH GEORGE R . DEMPSEY....R A L P H W . HART WALTER H . BROWN
Master
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
ROY E . HUFFMAN
Senior Deacon
LEWIS C . ROCKWELL
Junior Deacon
ROY S . MCINTOSH
Senior Steward
HARRY D . DOTY
Junior Steward
HENRY
S . BONAR
Tyler
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Pretty Prairie Lodge No. Jf28.—On March 8, 1922, R-". W-'HARRY B . GRAHAM, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: DAVID B . BUHLER
Master
JOSEPH C . HANES WILLIAM H . HANES
Senior "Warden Junior Warden
CECIL G . STEWARD SIDNEY F . , DAFFORN
Treasurer Secretary
LEWIS E . CHAMBERLAIN PORTER GUMP THOMAS D . HAMPSON
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward
RAY C. VORAN
Junior Steward
DANIEL V. WARREN
Tyler
Burdick Lodge No. ^29.—On March 17, 1922, R.'. W-'. BENJAMIN H. CRAWFORD, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers; HoYT B . REMY
Master
EDGAR H . LOUGH CHARLES W . HALL WILLIAM ATKINSON ANDREW P . WESTINE
Senior Warden Junior Warden ..;
E. DAVID LINDE HENRY V. PETERSON WALTER C. OWEN J O H N A. CARLSON JOHN F . SMITH
Treasurer Secretary
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward, Tyler
Goff Lodge No. ASO.—On March 7, 1922, R.". W-". A. PHILLIP LAPHAM, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constituted this lodge, with the following officers: OLIVER V. COLLINS
WILLIAM F . TURRENTINE, J R EDGAR E . HOLSTON J A M E S L . BARNES ARLEY H . FITZWATER
VALENTINE HART
RAY T . INGALLS CHARLES F . ERICKSON GEORGE W . SOURK NICK
HENERY
Master
.....Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
Senior Deacon
Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Tyler
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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
Minneola Lodge, at Minneola, Clark County.—Dispensationissued March 4, 1921. No charter granted at Annual Communication in 1922, and Dispensation continued to December 31, 1922. Officers: ORVAL R . G I F F I N , Master; MARION M . WAY, Senior Warden; OTIS F . BOLLINGER, Junior Warden.
Deerfield
Lodge, at Deerfield,
issued April 29, 1922.
Kearny
County.—Dispensation
Officers: CARL B E N J A M I N CAMPBELL, Mas-
t e r ; ELMER ROY EYMAN, Senior W a r d e n ; GEORGE ANDREW HURST,
Junior Warden. Bestor G. Broivn Lodge, a t Wichita, Sedgivick Cotinty.—Dispensation issued May 9, 1922. Officers: EDGAR W . INGRAM, Mast e r ; WINFRED DAVID A M E S , Senior W a r d e n ; LEON CHESTER AMEND,
Junior Warden. Rosalia Lodge, at Rosalia, Butler County.—Dispensation
issued
May 13, 1922. Officers: WILLIAM H . ANDERSON, Master;
JOSEPH
F . BORGER, Senior Warden; CLARENCE W . YOUNGBERG, Junior Warden. Overland Park Lodge, at Overland Park, Johnson County.— Dispensation issued October 13, 1922. Officers: ARTHUR H . CLARK, Master; GEORGE FRANCIS BABB, Senior Warden; GEORGE D . CAMP-
BELL, Junior Warden. Ulysses Lodge, at Ulysses, Grant County.—Dispensation
issued
October 24, 1922. Officers: BYRON FOWLER, Master; CHARLES D .
HiCKOK, Senior Warden; JAMES A. CARTER, Junior Warden. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
During the year. Charters of the following lodges were placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, and each of these lodges were furnished with a certified photographic copy, nicely framed, and ready to be hung on the wall of the lodge room: Nickerson Lodge No. 43, Nickerson. Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina. Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena. Hiram Lodge No. 68, Leavenworth. Wamego Lodge No. 75, Wamego. Parsons Lodge No. 117, Parsons. Saqui Lodge No. 160, Osborne. Delphos Lodge No. 202, Delphos. Vulcan Lodge No. 229, Walnut.
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Armourdale Lodge No. 271, Kansas City. Unity Lodge No. 273, Clearwater. Barney Lodge No. 279, Dighton. Lotus Lodge No. 286, Blue Mound. Moundridge Lodge No. 346, Moundridge. The Charters of the following lodges were sent in, photographs made, the negatives placed on file in the office of the Grand Secretary and the original Charters returned to the lodges: Perry Lodge No. 415, Perry. Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428, Pretty Prairie. In order to make a permanent record of the lodges whose Charters have been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge a list is submitted herewith, including those sent in during the year just closed: 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; Jewell Lodge No. 11, Jewell; Emporia Lodge No. 12, Emporia; Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14, Oskaloosa; Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley Palls) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, Osawatomie; Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Mound City Lodge No. 33, Mound City; Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola; DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto; Nickerson Lodge No. 43, Nickerson; Delphian Lodge No. 44, Garnett; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Wetmore Lodge No. 53, Wetmore; McCracken Lodge No. 58, McCracken; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Salina Lodge No. 60, Salina; Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena; Hiram Lodge No. 68, Leavenworth; Altamont Lodge No. 69, Altamont; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; Wamego Lodge No. 75, Wamego; Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville; Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia; Keystone Lodge No. 102, CoflTeyville; Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Hesperian Lodge No. I l l , Rossville; Blue Valley Lodge No. 112, Irving; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Muscotah; Parsons Lodge No. 117, Parsons; Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Peabody; Clifton Lodge No. 122, Clif-
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ton; Meridian Lodge No. 126, Elk Falls; Carson Lodge No. 132, Elk City; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Clay Center Lodge No. 134, Clay Center;. Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 138, Dover; Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Douglas.? Lodge No. 151, Douglass; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison; Saqui Lodge No. 160, Osborne; Greenwood Lodge No. 163, Fall River; Oxford Lodge No. 165, Oxford; Lamed Lodge No. 167, Larned; McPherson Lodge No. 172, McPherson; 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; Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 179, Kinsley; Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton; Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie; Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City; Royal Lodge No. 192, Lyons; Galena Lodge No. 194, Galena; Hays Lodge No. 195, Hays; Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison; Canton Lodge No. 197, Canton; Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, Lucas; Anthony Lodge No. 200, Anthony; Delphos Lodge No. 202, Delphos; Sumner Lodge No. 203, Caldwell; Downs Lodge No. 204, Downs; Fulton Lodge No. 210, Fulton; Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony; Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, Severy; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon; Anchor Lodge No. 224, Williamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Vulcan Lodge No. 229, Walnut; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingman; Urbana Lodge No. 239, Urbana; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale; Whiting Lodge No. 250, Whiting; Galva Lodge No. 251, Galva; Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley; Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney; Beattie Lodge No. 259, Beattie; Armourdale Lodge No. 271, Kansas City; Unity Lodge No. 273, Clearwater; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom; Barney Lodge No. 279, Dighton; Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore; Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron; Lotus Lodge No. 286, Blue Mound; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; Paradise Lodge No. 290, Plainville; Beulah Lodge No. 291, Bunker Hill; Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis; Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson; Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal; Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton; Avon Lodge No. 305, Westphalia; St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; Alden Lodge No. 308, Alden; Syracuse Lodge No. 309, Syracuse; Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, Sublette; Severance Lodge No. 313, Severance; Vermillion Lodge No. 320, Vermillion; Caney Lodge No. 324, Caney; Horton Lodge No. 326, Horton; La Crosse Lodge No. 330, LaCrosse; Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen; Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formoso; Edna Lodge No. 345, E d n a ; Moiindridge Lodge No. 346, Mound-
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ridge; Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon; Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette; Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield; Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville; Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains; Maple Hill Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan; Grand View Lodge No. 376, Bucklin; White City Lodge No. 380, White City; Wilsey Lodge No. 382, Wilsey; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Tyro Lodge No. 386, Tyro; Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville; Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma; Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg; Mullinville Lodge No. 399, Mullinville; Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; St. Francis Lodge No. 404, St. Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington; Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland; Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs; Codell Lodge No. 418, Codell. CONFERRING DEGREES IN LESS THAN THE LAWFUL TIME.
Again we are obliged to report that a number of lodges disregarded Section 6, of Article VI of the Constitution, which requires that four weeks must elapse between the time for conferring the first and second degrees, and between the time of conferring the second and third degrees. All these cases were referred to the M.'. W.'. Grand Master for proper discipline. The following is the list of lodges which violated this section of the Constitution: Nemaha No. 13, Corning; Nine Mile No. 49, Lansing; Salina No. 60; Memphis No. 108, Garland; Signal No. 141, Osage City; Canton No. 197; Clinton No. 233, Burden; Oakley No. 253; LaCrosse No. 330; Marquette No. 353; Grainfield No. 381; Spearville No. 388; Wakefield No. 396; Melody No. 400, Ottawa. . VIOLATION IN CONFERRING DEGREES ON SUNDAY.
The report from LaCygne Lodge No. 61, of LaCygne, showed they conferred the first degree on Sunday, November 13, 1921, which is in violation of Section 117 of the Grand Lodge Laws. This matter was also referred to the M.'. W.'. Grand Master for proper correction. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
At the last Annual Communication charters were issued to seven lodges as indicated and assigned to the several districts as follows: Claflin Lodge No. 424 placed in District No. 50.
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Turner Lodge No. 425 placed in District No. 4. Richmond Lodge No. 426 placed in District No. 60. Cunningham Lodge No. 427 placed in District No. 42. Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428 placed in District No. 41. Burdick Lodge No. 429 placed in District No. 40. Goff Lodge No. 430 placed in District No. 11. CHANGES I N DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW DISTRICT.
As a matter of convenience to the District Deputy Grand Masters and the lodges interested, it was found necessary to make the following changes in some of the districts, and also to divide District No. 43, as it was composed of too many lodges for one brother to be able to give it proper attention, thus creating new District No. 75: Coats Lodge No. 394 from District No. 42 to District No. 56. Medicine Valley Lodge No. 260 from District No. 42 to new District No. 75. Delta Lodge No. 77 from District No. 43 to new District No. 75. Charity Lodge No. 263 from District No. 43 to new District No. 75.. Cosmos Lodge No. 278 from District No. 43 to new District No. 75. Godfrey Lodge No. 124 from District No. 8 to District No. 49. Miltonvale Lodge No. 242 from District No. 26 to District No. 67. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS APPOINTED I N 1 9 2 2 .
Owing to the establishment of new District No. 75, the following appointments were made during the year: District No. 43 District No. 55
LEWIS G. JENNINGS RALPH W.- POPE
Anthony Phillipsburg
District No. 75.....
JANVIER F . SKINNER
Medicine Lodge
TRANSCRIPT OF TRIALS.
During the year the following transcripts were received by your Grand Secretary, and in accordance with our laws were referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: Appeals from the decision of LaCygne Lodge No. 61, LaCygne; Wichita Lodge No. 99; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City; Dexter Lodge No. 156, Dexter; and Webb Lodge No. 275, Meade.
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENDOWMENT FUND OF THE MASONIC HOME BY ORIENT LODGE NO.
51
OF TOPEKA.
Last year this Lodge made an offering of $500.00 to the Endowment Fund of the Home and the preceding year they made a contribution of $1,000.00. This year they add another donation of $500.00, making the total amount in the past three years $2,000.00. The feeling of Orient Lodge is best expressed in the following communication from the Secretary, in transmitting the warrant as indicated by the cut, which is made a part of this report:
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T OPEKA, KANSAS, Novembe r 30, 1922. R :. W: . ALBERT K . WILSON, Gromd Secretary, Topeka, Kansas. DEAR BROTHER WILSON: It affords m e g r eat pl easure to enclose herewith on behalf of Orient Lodge No. 51, A. F. & A. M., Warrant No. 1321 for Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars towards the Masonic Home Endowment Fund. As a lodge we are interested in th e Hom e and wish to give It our hearty support in a substantial manne r, and trust that the Endowment Fund may be increased s uffic iently t o provide much for the comfort and maintenance of its dependents . With sincere r ega rds a nd wishes, I am Fraternally yours, EVAN DAVIS, Secretary.
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES-NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
On proper recommendation and the approval of our Grand Master, a commission was issued to R-'. W-'- Brother J. S. M. GRIEVE, The Frond, Uddingston, Scotland, as our Grand Representative near their Grand Lodge. On account of the amalgamation of the Grand Lodges of Queensland it was necessary t h a t an appointment of a Grand Representative be made for the new Grand Lodge, and in accordance therewith R.'. W.'. Brother J. C. ROBERTS, of Brisbane, was appointed as our Grand Representative near their Grand Lodge. GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S NEAR OUR GRAND LODGE.
Upon the recommendation of our M.'. W.'. Grand Master, the following brethren were appointed as Grand Representatives of the several Grand Lodges as indicated below: British Columbia
A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM
Wetmore
Illinois Indiana Ireland Maine Manitoba
HUGH P. FARRELLY OWEN J. WOOD J O H N DAVIS RICHARD E . BIRD..... HARRY B . GRAHAM
Chanute Topeka Belleville Wichita Haven
On account of the consolidation of the Grand Lodges of Queensland it was necessary that the former Grand Representative near our Grand Lodge be reappointed and in accordance therewith M.'. W - ' . ELRICK C. COLE, of Great Bend, was recommissioned. HISTORY OF LODGES.
Your Grand Secretary regrets to report that this subject is lagging, and but little attention is paid to it by any of our lodges. As reported heretofore, the Grand Lodge has furnished special filing cases for each lodge, in which there has been provided a drawer for filing By-laws, history of the organization of the respective lodge, pictures of the present and former buildings, if any were occupied, special programs issued in connection with masonic special occasions, and other data of an historical nature. This subject is again referred not only to the lodges, but to the District Deputy Grand Masters, in the hope that it may receive the serious attention it so well deserves. Now is the opportune time for each and every lodge which has not already done so, to appoint a committee to compile or prepare a history of their lodge, giving in detail all interesting matters in connection therewith, including
THE THREE OLDEST SECRETARIES IN POINT OF SERVICE. To!,: EDWARD W . OSGOOD. Secre ta ry, L eavenworth Lodge No.2, se rving his forty-e ighth consecutive year; L eft : FRANCIS L. PIERCE. Secre tary, Eme rald Lodge No. 289, Lakin , serving his thirty-third consecutive y ear; .Right : EVAN D AVIS. S ecr e tary, Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, serving his thirtie th consecutive y e ar.
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the experiences of the older members in the early days in traveling to and from their lodges, the distance and means of travel, and any other information dealing with the affairs of the looge in its infancy. There should be included with this record sketches of the lives and habits of the original officers and members. THREE OLDEST SECRETARIE3 IN POINT OF SERVICE. One who renders faithful service should, in some manner, be amply rewarded, and likewise honors should be bestowed upon such craftsmen while yet alive, and not after they will have laid down the working tools of life. With this in mind, your Grand Secretary has taken the liberty of including with his report p ortraits of the three oldest Secretaries, in point of service, in our jurisdiction-W:. Brothers EDWARD W. OSGOOD, FRANCIS L. PIERCE and EVAN DAVIS, who have untiringly served their lodges, as indicated by the inscription be¡ neath the pictures. ADDITIONAL PICTURE FOR THE GRAND LODGE BUILDING. One year ago we had the pleasure of reporting gifts of four magnificent oil paintings presented by four of our lodges. This year we are gratified to report the presentation of another magnifi-
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cent oil painting, four and a half by six feet in dimension, entitled "Mid Ocean," presented by Brothers CHARLIE E . CALE and AKTHUR
S. FARMER, the former being a Past Master of Moline Lodge No. 267, while both of them a r e Past Commanders of P r a t t Commandery No. 56. To these brethren we are under obligations for this beautiful picture and no doubt the Grand Lodge, through its proper committee, will express their appreciation of the gift. From the following cut some idea may be had as to the character of the painting. REDUCED R A I L R O A D FARE TO GRAND LODGE.
Your Grand Secretary is again pleased to report that through the proper Association the railroads granted us a rate of a fare and one-half for this Annual Communication. LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
The usual booklet containing the list of regular lodges throughout the world was mailed out to all lodges on April 8, 1922. These lists must be kept on file in the lodge room so that they may be easy of access when brethren from other Grand Jurisdictions desire to visit. MEMBERS OF DEFUNCT LODGES.
We are carrying on the records of the Grand Lodge the names of many members of defunct lodges who have never applied for and received Grand Secretary's certificates, or made any effort to become members of other lodges. At the time the charters were surrendered or revoked these members were notified of the amount of dues they were owing, and were requested to make payment and receive the usual Grand Secretary's certificate, which is equivalent to a dimit and with which they could petition for membership wherever they desired. Many of the.members took advantage of the request, paid their dues, received a Grand Secretary's certificate and became members of other lodges. However, many of these' members paid no attention to the notices and are now carried upon the records in the archives of the Grand Lodge as members in good standing, . yet they a r e contributing nothing to the support of the fraternity. Many have long since passed away, and so far as their Masonic record is concerned they were in good standing at the time of their death, although contributing nothing to the support of the institu-
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tion, in some cases for years, and therefore their record is just as clear in the archives of the Grand Lodge as the brother who contributed to the support of the fraternity, our Masonic Home, and the relief of the destitute brother Master Mason, his widow and orphan. No charters have been surrendered or revoked during the past three years and your Grand Secretary is of the opinion that proper legislation should be enacted covering these cases, and also providing that in future when a charter is surrendered or revoked, and after the Grand Secretary will have notified the membership of the amount of dues owing, all who fail to respond and receive a Grand Secretary's certificate shall, at the expiration of two years from the date of the surrender or revocation of the charter, be suspended for non-payment of dues. CERTIFICATES FOR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP.
In posting up the historical registry from the 1921 reports, we found that twenty-seven members were carried on the rolls of two or more lodges. This, however, does not furnish complete information as to how many more of our members are now carried on the roll of more than one lodge, as the twenty-seven cases cover only those where the spelling of the name in both lodges is the same. In case of any change, even of one letter, it places the filing of the card in a different position in the historical registry and therefore the duplication is not detected. From this it will be understood that many of our members, since the establishment of this system of transferring membership, have been carried on the rolls of more than one lodge and eventually were suspended in one of them for non-payment of dues. The condition has gradually grown worse each year, and if the law in this respect is not repealed the value and importance of our historical registry will be greatly impaired and will eventually result in totally destroying its usefulness. ILLEGAL SUSPENSION OF MEMBERS.
Owing to the omission of any specified date for a lodge to take action on the suspension of members, as indicated in Section 125 of our Grand Lodge Laws, many are illegally suspended. Under the intent of the law, as provided in Sections 124 and 125, no member can be legally suspended during the latter part of the year, as an additional year's dues will then have accrued, and consequently another First Notice would have to be sent. The law should be amended to indicate the length of time allowed a lodge
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to issue its Second Notice following the First Notice and the report of the Secretary, as required under Section 124. Section 125 provides that a member one year in arrears for dues inay be suspended, and if two years in arrears the lodge shall take action and suspend or excuse him, and it further provides that the brother shall be notified at least thirty days before action is taken. However, it does not provide when the Second Notice shall be issued; therefore many lodges withhold issuing the same until late in the following year, and in some cases this Second Notice is not issued a t all. The law should be amended so as to specifically provide a time for the issuing of the Second Notice, which in the judgment of your Grand Secretary should be at the Stated Communication next preceding St. John's Day in December. By so doing your Grand Secretary will be enabled to ascertain from the annual reports whether the suspensions are legal and in compliance with the law, as under this proposed amendment all suspensions would necessarily be made during J a n u a r y and February. AMENDMENTS TO LAWS.
From the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters it appears t h a t but few of the amendments to our laws have been posted in the book itself. These amendments have been mailed out from time to time since the adoption of our present laws of 1913, but have been either destroyed or carelessly thrown aside and not used. It is earnestly hoped that the representatives in attendance a t this Annual Communication will look after this matter on their return home. ILLEGAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS IN DECEMBER, 1 9 2 1 .
Under Section 6 of Article V of the Constitution the annual election of officers of a lodge shall be held at the State Communication next preceding St. John's Day, in December (the 27th) ; in other words the annual elections must be held at the first Stated Communication immediately preceding St. John's Day, December 27th, and not on the 27th. They may, however, be installed on or before that day. The following lodges held their annual elections on the first Stated Communication in December although their second Stated Communication, and at which time they should have held the election, fell on a day previous to the 27th: Euclid No. 101, Lyndon; Republic No. 123; Reno No. 140, Hutchinson; Lenora No. 181;
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Canton No. 197; Mulvane No. 201; Olive Branch No. 212, Colony; Hiattville No. 216; Garfield No. 235, Leonardville; Meriden No. 236; Oakley No. 253; Attica No. 262; Kilwinning No. 265, P r a t t ; Barney No. 279, Dighton; Alpha No. 282, Jetmore; Anthem No. 284, Scott City; Argonia No. 285; Samaria No. 298, Wilson; Formoso No. 336; Maple City No. 342; Summerfield No. 354; Macksville No. 371; Delavan No. 375; Tyro No. 386; Wakefield No. 396; Scranton No. 407; Arma No. 408; Quinter No. 410; Climax No. 411; Elkhart No. 422. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section of our Constitution the following lodges held their elections in 1921, on St. John's Day, December 27th, which was their second Stated Communication in December but under the Constitution their election should have been held at the first Stated CoTumunication. In these cases the lodge evidently overlooked the law which requires that the annual election shall be held at the first Stated Communication immediately preceding the 27th: Solomon City No. 105, Solomon; Burr Oak No. 178; Corner Stone No. 219, Little River. Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, of Lucas, seems to have established a time of their own for holding their annual election, as they have held it for the past three years on December 27th, regardless of the time for holding their Stated Communications under their own by-laws or the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. Active Lodge No. 158, of Atchison, and Farmers Lodge No. 166, of Randolph, kind of run things to suit themselves as their reports show their annual elections were held a t a Special Communication. Twin Grove Lodge No. 213, of Severy, held their election on December 31, 1921, without special authority from the Grand Master. FAILED TO REPORT DATE OF LAST ANNUAL ELECTION.
The Secretaries of the following lodges paid no attention to the question relative to the date when their last annual election was held, and the information was not furnished: Leavenworth No. 2; Kickapoo No.' 4, Potter; Eldora No. 28, Mapleton; Towanda No. 30; DeSoto No. 40; Wathena No. 64; Mystic Tie No. 74, Augusta; Sedgwick No. 139; Parkerville No. 168; Fraternal No. 170, Linn; Belle Plaine No. 173; Russell No. 177; Galena No. 194; Sumner No. 203, Caldwell; Harper No. 206; Fulton No. 210; Stafford No. 252; Logan No. 264; Unity No. 273, Clearwater; Brainerd No. 280, Whitewater; Cyrus No. 288, Hope; Randall No. 304; Hebron No. 314, Gridley; Oak Hill No. 334; Marquette No. 353; Alta Vista No. 357; Geneseo No. 361; Boling No. 365; Zenda No. 378; Latham No. 401; Selden No. 423.
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HALLS BURNED.
During the year the following halls were destroyed by fire and practically all of the property and records burned: J a n u a r y 7, 1922, Godfrey Lodge No. 124 of Pawnee Station, now located at Farlington. April 3, 1922, Delavan Lodge No. 375 of Delavan. July 9, 1922, Nine Mile Lodge No. 49. of Lansing. November 18, 1922, Santa Fe Lodge No. 812 of Sublette. These lodges were furnished with copies of their Charters, also Laws, Proceedings, Book of Annual Returns and the necessary blanks and record books. BOOKS OF ANNUAL RETURNS.
At the close of the present year (1923) another five-year period will have elapsed since the Books of Annual Returns were forwarded for verification and correction, and it is again recommended that these books be sent in, upon call by the Grand Secretary, after the annual reports will have been made for the year 1923. The books must not, however, be forwarded until the Secretaries will have been so requested by the Grand Secretary. REMOVAL OF GODFREY LODGE NO. 1 2 4 FROM PAWNEE STATION, BOURBON COUNTY, TO FARLINGTON, CRAWFORD COUNTY.
On April 15, 1922, by authority of an edict issued by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Godfrey Lodge was removed to Farlington, Crawford County. ARREST OF CHARTER OF ALLEN LODGE NO. 3 3 5 .
On May 20, 1922, the M.". W.'. Grand Master arrested the charter of Allen Lodge No. 335, and by his direction their Charter, seal, four OflBcial Ciphers, record book, ledger and Book of Annual Returns were forwarded to the Grand Secretary. LODGE RECORDS.
Section 169 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that the forms appended to our laws shall be used by all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. However, there are many forms and record books for which there is no form printed in our laws. We have no form of cash book for either our Treasurers or Secretaries, both of which are of the utmost importance to all lodges. Your Grand Secretary has been informed more or less for a number of years,
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that many of our Treasurers keep no lodge records whatever, not even a cash book. The funds are placed in a bank to their credit, either personally or as Treasurer, and the lodge warrants are presented at such banks and paid in the same manner as the ordinary checks. It leaves the lodge absolutely without any records for checking or auditing the accounts, and the same conditions exist in many cases in regard to the Secretaries. This matter is of much importance and deserving of the attention of the Grand Lodge. GRAND S E C R E T A R Y ' S CERTIFICATES.
During the year the following Grand Secretary's Certificates have been issued: No. 692.
PERCY HAMILTON OBERHOLSER, Burdick
Lodge U. D.,
Burdick, Kansas. OFFICIAL C I R C U L A R S .
The following communications and memorials have been issued during the year: No. 274. Identification certificate and instructions to ticket agents in connection with application for reduced fares. No. 275. Communication regarding Standing Regulation No. 1. No. 276. Communication relative to sponsoring the De Molay. No. 277. Communication advising lodges of proposed lecture by the Masonic Service Association. No. 278. Communication relative to "Shaver's Monitor." No. 279. Communication regarding $5.00 raising fee. No. 280.
Memorial to R.". W.'. J O H N A. FERRELL.
ESTIMATED REVENUE AND EXPENSES FOR T H E ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 69,150 ....$34,575 00 Charter fees 100 00 Miscellaneous 2,000 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 1,050 00 Expenses. Assistant to Grand Secretary Committee allowance (By-Law 49) Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturer Grand Secretary's incidentals Grand Treasurer's bond premium
1,800 00 150 00 375 00 1,750 00 800 00 70 00
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Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Master's contingent fund Grand Master's salary Grand Treasurer's salary Grand Secretary's salary Grand Secretary's honorarium Grand Master's apron Grand Officers' portraits Historical Registry and Abstract Library furniture, binding, etc Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 51) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor salaries (By-Law 48) Office and Library Building Official stenographer Printing Annual Proceedings Postage and express Private Secretary, Grand Master Salary chairman Committee on Correspondence Law 49) , Stationery and printing Stenographic and clerical help Taxes
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$
10 1,000 800 100 1,800 1,200 61 60 350 1,000 2,500 1,200 100 1,700 â&#x20AC;˘ 35 3,000 600 300
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Your Grand Secretary has labored under the hope that the time would come when he could appear before Grand Lodge with a clean report, indicating that every lodge in the jurisdiction had obeyed the Constitution of the Grand Lodge and transmitted their report and paid their dues within the time provided by Statute. His hopes are once more shattered on account of the failure of three lodges to transmit their report on or before January 10th, namely: Spring Hill Lodge No. 56 of Spring Hill. Delaware Lodge No. 96 of White Church. Long Island Lodge No. 231 of-Long Island. Under the law the Grand Secretary withheld credentials from the above lodges. It will be observed from the summary following that our net gain the past year was 3,147 as against 6,158 in 1921. The loss is largely due to the number raised and admitted. This past year there were but 4,199 raised, while in 1921 there were 7,043, and last year but 894 were admitted as against 1,060 the previous year.
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SUMMARY FOR 1 9 2 2 .
Number members December 31, 1921
69,150
Increase. Number Number Number Number Number Number Number
initiated passed raised â&#x20AC;˘admitted restored members lodges U. D omitted last report
4,371 4,198 4,199' 894 148 187 9 = 5,437
Decrease. Number Number Number Number Number
dimitted died suspended , expelled erroneously reported last year
Net gain Number members December 31, 1922
1,153 844 275 14 4 = 2,290 3.147 72.297
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1 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 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ... .... 41 42
43 44 45 46 47
Grand L>odge Dues.
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Masonic Home.
50 00 90 00 646 00 25 00 90 00 146 00 245 00 115 00 150 00 115 00 5 00 265 00 10 00 20 00 120 00 310 00 145 00 115 00 75 00 25 00 60 00 10 00 130 00 105 00 5 00 15 00 25 00 10 00 70 00 70 00 20 00 15 00 75 00 15 00 65 00 50 00 66 00 60 00 15 00 15 00 20 00 85 00 35 00 25 00 15 00 25 00 15 00
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Total
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311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 S58 359 360 361 362
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416 s 309 417 25 418 26 419 30 420 25 421 ........ 28 422 29 423 14 424 19 425 24 426 .: 14 427 20 428 12 429 9 430 19 Minneola U. D Deerfield U. D. Bestor G. Browr 1 U . Rosalia XJ. D.
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728 65 58 86 80 76 143 59 49 63 43 95 35 18 59 25 25 125 70
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$92,863 95
SCHEDULE " B . "
Being amount returned by subordinate lodges for the year ending December 31, 1921: No. 81 164 211 316
Navie. New Albany Atwood Greeley Coolidge Total
Grand Lodge Dues. $ 21 00 84 50 23 50 24 50
Pees on Raisings. $ 5 00 76 00 20 00 15 00
Masonic Home. $ 21 00 84 50 23 50 24 50
Total. $ 47 00 245 00 67 00 64 00
$153 50
$116 00
$153 50
$423 00
SCHEDULE " C . "
Amount dispensation fees received from the following lodges: u. U. U. U. U.
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Name. Location Deerfield Deerfield Bestor G. Brown....Wichita Rosalia Rosalia Overland Park Overland Park Ulysses Ulysses Total
Amount. $ 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 20 00 :
100 00
1922-23,
GRAND LODGE
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333
SCHEDULE " D . "
Amount received account of charter fees for the year ending December 31, 1922: No. Name. Amount. 424 Claflin $ 20 00 425 Turner 20 00 426 Richmond 20. 00 427 Cunningham 20 00 428 Pretty Prairie 20 00 429 Burdick 20 00 430 Goff 20 00 Total...;
$140 00 SCHEDULE " E . "
Amount received account of contributions to the Endowment Fund of the Kansas Masonic Home: Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka T. R. Hyatt, member Orient Lodge No. 51 Pratt Commandery No. 56
$500 00 5 00 10 00
Total
$515 00 SCHEDULE ."F."
Amount received account bond investment for the year ending December 31, 1922: Interest, Spring Township, Harper County $ Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds...: ^ Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Interest, School District No. 12^ Ottawa County Interest, Board of Education, Larned , Interest, Spring Township, Harper County Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds . Interest, Board of Education, Larned Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest, School District No. 50, Brown County Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Bond No. 10, School District No. 79, Greenwood County.... Total
75 340 75 105 50 100 75 340 100 50 105 62 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 00
$1,977 50
334
PROCEEDINGS
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February,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1923. ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand
Secretary,
In account tvith the M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. CASH ACCOUNT.
Dr. Received from lodges, as per Schedule " A " $92,863 95 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 423 00 Received a s per Schedule " C " 100 00 Received a s per Schedule " D " 140 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 515 00 Received a s per Schedule " F " 1,977 50 Received account special dispensation fees, (Paulen, 1921) 40 00 Received account special dispensation fees and interest, McCullagh, 1922 : 196 51 Received account fee from Waldron Lodge No. 377, ordered by Grand Master paid to Masonic Home 30 00 Received account daily balance interest 361 98 Received account certification to Life Membership Certificates 14 75 Received account of return of mileage 4 35 Received account Books of Annual Returns 24 00 Received account sale of waste paper 3 11 Received account unexpended portion. Grand Master's contingent fund, and interest 291 31 Received account payment for lost Ciphers, Lodges Nos. 34, 58, 86, 141, 172, 247, 253, 292,-333, 351 260 00 Received account work on books of annual returns 3 00 Received account reimbursement, by Express Company for broken picture frame 2 45 Received account reimbursement by Allen Lodge No. 335 39 56 Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M., account maintenance Ofliice and Library Building 500 00 Received from Grand Council R. & S. M., account maintenance Office and Library Building ' 200 00 Received from Grand Commandery K. T., account maintenance Office and Library Building 350 00 Total
$98,340 47
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1923. M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS,
In account with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary. 1923. Jan. 23.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer, since last report $98,340 47 Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
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348
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
S P E C I A L COMMUNICATION. TOPEKA, KANSAS, J u n e 1, 1922.
At the request of Topeka Lodge No. 17, A. F . & A. M., of Topeka, Kansas, the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication June 1, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, in the lodge room on the second floor of the old Temple, No. 619-623 Jackson Street, by M.'. W-'. OWEN J. WOOD, who had been commissioned by M-'- W-'- J O H N
McCuLLAGH, Grand Master, for the purpose of laying the foundation stone of the new Teitiple situated on the southeast corner of Tenth Avenue and Van Buren Street. The several stations and places were filled by the following officers: M.'. W-". O W E N JASON WOOD
W-'. CHESTER BURNS REED W.'. FRANK SNOW CRANE â&#x20AC;¢R.'. W.'. ELMER FRANKLIN STRAIN W-'. E L I S H A HOFFMAN ANDERSON
R.'. W."-ALBERT KENDIG WILSON Bro. EDMUND J A N E S K U L P W.'. ALFRED ALEXANDER RODGERS
W.'. SAMUEL ALEXANDER W.'. WILLIAM AUSTIN T I N K E R
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary '....as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon
as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
W-'- WILLIAM SPAIN BERGUNDTHAL W ' - J A M E S BROWN DONCYSON
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward
W-'- SADLIER J . HODGINS
as Grand Junior Steward
W.'. PETER JOSHUA CLEVENGER Bro. WILLIAM J O H N BOND
as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Tyler
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry, after which they repaired to the site of the new building where the foundation stone was laid in accordance with the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. The program was as follows: "Onward Christian Soldiers" Chorus from Orient Lodge No. 51 Introductory Remarks Bro. James Edward Thomas Laying of the Corner-Stone by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas. Oration Bro. Thomas Geyer Fitch "America" By Chorus from Orient Lodge No. 51 and audience Benediction Rev. and Bro. Edmund Janes Kulp The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall where it was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. Attest:
OWEN J. WOOD,
ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand
Secretary.
as Grand
Master.
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE
OF KANSAS.
349
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
SHAWNEE, KANSAS, June 17, 1922.
At the request of Shawnee Lodge No. 54, of Shawnee, Kansas, the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Shawnee, Kansas, on June 17, 1922, a t 1 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Shawnee-Mission Rural High School Building, which is being erected east of Merriam, Kansas. The M.'. W-'. 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-". ELMER ¥. STRAIN
R.'. W.'. VERNON T . NICHOLSON W.'. LESTER P . BLANTON Bro. PAUL H . WILLIAMS Bro. JOE EARNSHAW Bro. FORREST E . GATES
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden .....as Grand Junior Warden as Grand • Treasurer as Grand Secretary
Bro. J. A. SHEER as Grand Chaplain Bro. REGINALD MILLER ..as Grand Senior Deacon Bro. MAURICE BARTLESON as Grand Junior Deacon Bro. ROY HALFRED '. as Grand, Marshal Bro. HARRY SIEBENTHALER as Grand Senior Steward Bro. ARTHUR WEST as Grand Junior Steward Bro. ROY E . WISEMAN as Grand Tyler The Grand Lodge repaired to the site of the High School Building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. A very interesting address was delivered by Brother LINDLEY, Chancellor of the Kansas University. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry. ELMER F . STRAIN,
as Grand Master. ' Attest: FRANK E . GATES,
as Grand
Secretary.
350
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION. E L DORADO, KANSAS, June 21, 1922.
A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry in the Secondary Lodge Room of Patmos Lodge No. 97, with the following officers present: R.'. W - - E L M E R F . STRAIN ...as Grand Master W-'. LOUIS F . GUINN as Deputy Grand Master Bro. HOMER H . HALL as Grand Senior Warden Bro. EDGAR L. GOLDEN as Grand Junior Warden W-'. J A M E S H . SANDIFER W-". HECTOR SINCLAIR Bro. ALBERT W . PANNELL
W . ' . VIRGIL A. OSBURN Bro. EDWARD L . BRACE W.'. WILLIAM H . BOSTON
Bro. GUY M . MOOMEY Bro. JOSEPH W . FRANCIS Bro. NORMAN M . REHG Bro. WILLIAM Hi SANDIFER M.'. W.'. PERRY M. HOISINGTON
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand M a r s h a l .
as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler as Grand Orator
This Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was called for the purpose of dedicating the new lodge room of Patmos Lodge No. 97, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. The procession was formed according to the Monitor and marched into the lodge room to be dedicated. The ceremony was performed by R.'. W-'. Brother ELMER F . STRAIN and other officers. After the Grand Orator's address, short talks were made by Brother H E N R Y WALLENSTEIN, M . ' . W - ' . Brother B E N S . PAULEN,
M.'.W-'. Brother WILLIAM F . K U H N and Brother THEODORE A. KRAMER, who introduced Brother J O H N L . CUPPLES, the only living
charter member of Patmos Lodge as far as known. He also introduced Brother MARTIN VAUGHT, who become a member of this lodge soon after it was chartered. Vocal music was rendered by Brothers A. G. WILLIAMS, ROLLA A. CLYMER, CYRIL T . FAULDERS and THOMAS C . KINGTON, with
Mrs. CYRIL T . FAULDERS a t the piano. The El Dorado Orchestra rendered beautiful music, after which the officers of the Grand Lodge marched back to t h e Secondary Lodge Room, where the Grand Lodge was closed in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry. Attest:
ELMER F . STRAIN,
HECTOR SINCLAIR,
as Grand
as Grand
Secretary.
Master,
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE
OF KANSAS.
351
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
HUMBOLDT, KANSAS, July 11, 1922.
A Special Communication of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas was held for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Humboldt High School. The M.'. W.". Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry in the hall of Pacific Lodge No. 29, of Humboldt, Kansas, with the following officers present: M.'. W-"- HUGH P. FARRELLY
as Grand Master
W.'. EARL R. RIGGS W-'- HERBERT M . WEBB W.'. JAMES A. CAMPBELL
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senioi: Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'. WILLIAM A. BYERELY Bro. FLOYD F . JOHNSON Bro. WASHBURN H . ELLIOT
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
Bro. PETER E . BENSON Bro. RILEY E . WILLHITE
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.'. FRANK D . MATHIAS
as Grand Marshal
Bro. WILEY W . HACK Bro. J O H N ROBERT LIMENSTALL Bro. J O H N THOMPSON
as Grand Senior Steward .-.
as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge then formed in procession and marched to the site of the new High School, where the ceremonies of laying the corner-stone were participated in. After a very interesting address by M.'. W.'. Bro. WILLIAM L. BuRDiCK, Dean of Law in Kansas University, the Grand Lodge returned to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. H U G H P. FARRELLY,
as Grand Attest: FLOYD F . JOHNSON,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
352
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
PARSONS, KANSAS, August 1, 1922.
At the request of Parsons Lodge No. 117, of Parsons, Kansas, the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in a Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Parsons, Kansas, on the 1st day of August, 1922, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Municipal Building in the city of Parsons, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH
;Grand Master
W.'.-EDWARD F . LANE
as Deputy Grand Master
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain as Grand Treasurer as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Senior Steward
J A M E S R. S M I T H M I L E S F . PEMBER ROBERT F . H U M E STADP A . M U N N E K E LUTHER COURTELYOU, J R H. RAYMOND HOLLAR J O H N T . DEAN GUSTAVUS A . BERGLUND.... MILLARD F . FOREMAN
. Bro..HOWARD A. WOOD..:
as Grand Junior Steward
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge, then repaired to the public street and marched to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. ' The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. J O H N MCCULLAGH,
Grand Attest: ROBERT F . H U M E ,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
1922-23.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
353
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, September 16, 1922.
By request of Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, A. F . & A. M., the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons was convened in Special Communication in the hall of the aforesaid Ben H u r Lodge, in the city of Kansas City, Kansas, on the 16th day of September, A. D. 1922, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple, now in course of construction in that city. The Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form on the first degree of Masonry, the following officers and brethren filling the several stations and places: R.'. W-'-ELriiER F . STRAIN W.'. REX B . CRAIG Bro. A. RAYMOND MCGIRK Bro. WILLIAM E . HOEFER Bro. LLOYD E . HOKE W-'. FRANK H . MCDOUGALL
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
CHARLES R . HUTCHINGS FRED WORKENTINE GEORGE F . MATHER JOHN H . WARREN LESTER B . H I X
W.'. JAMES ATHERTON Bro. G. BRIGHAM S M I T H
as Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Chaplain as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new Temple, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. Brother GEORGE W . DURHAM, pastor of the Metropolitan Avenue Methodist Church, of Kansas City, Kansas, and a member of Ben Hur Lodge, delivered an eloquent and appropriate address. â&#x20AC;¢The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge then returned to the place where it had convened, and was closed in Due Form on the first, degree of Masonry. ELMER F . STRAIN,
as Grand Attest: PRANK MCDOUGALL,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
354
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPE.CIAL COMMUNICATION.
SALINA, KANSAS, October 6,
1922.
A Special Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F . & A. M. of Kansas, was held in Masonic Hall a t Salina, Kansas, on the 6th day of October, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, with the following officers present: M.'. W-'. B E N S . PAULEN M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD M.'. W-'. THOMAS L . BOND R.'. W-'. ELMER F . STRAIN Bro. FREDERICK H . QUINCY W.'. CHARLES N . FOWLER Bro. FRED E . BROOKS
W-'. W-'. Bro. W.'. W.'. W.'.
EDWARD A. HiLLER ROBERT G. KIMBALL ROY W . PERKINS BENJAMIN A. STRICKLER RICHARD H . CRAVENS GEORGE E . K U H N
W.'. OTTO PAUGH M.'. W.'. THOMAS G . F I T C H
as Grand as Deputy Grand as Grand Senior Grand Junior
Master Master Warden Warden
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Senior Steward ..as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Tyler as Grand Orator
Members and visitors as per Register. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry at 10:30 A. M. The Grand Master announced that this Special Communication of the Grand Lodge, A. F . & A. M. of Kansas, had been called for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple at Salina, Kansas. The Grand Lodge then proceeded in procession as laid down by Shaver's Monitor, under the direction of the Grand Marshal, to the site of the new Temple, where the usual ceremony was performed, after which the Grand Lodge returned in procession to the hall, where it was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. B E N B . PAULEN,
as Grand Attest: CHARLES N . FOWLER,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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OF KANSAS.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
LIBERAL, KANSAS, October 13, 1922.
Under a commission issued to W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Grand Senior Deacon, on September 25, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, and as authorized therein, he convened Fargo Lodge No. 300, A. F . & A. M., at the Masonic Hall in Liberal, Kansas, on the 13th day of October, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at the hour of 1:00 P. M., and opened a lodge of Entered Apprentices with the following officers: W-'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS
W.'- ELBERT W . EDWARDS W-'. CHARLES SUMMERS Bro. ANSEL H . MAHONEY W.'. RALPH E . SUMMERS Bro. ARTHUR J. BARRETT
Bro. ELY WALKER Bro. WILLIAM C . ANDERSON Bro. HALBERT G . REID Bro. EUGENE W . DAVIS
Bro. FRANK L . BOWLBY Bro. LEONARD J. WOLTMAN W.'. MAURICE H . FLOOD
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
as Grand Chaplain as Grand Senior Deacon -..as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward .'as Grand Tyler
Thereupon the commission was read and the purpose of the special communication announced. A procession was formed and escorted by nineteen Sir Knights, members of Liberal Commandery No. 55, marched to the foundation of the new High School Building, where the corner-stone of that building was laid according to the rules of our ancient Craft. After a very interesting and instructive address by Dr. D. "W. KuRTS, President of McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas, upon the subject of "Christian Education," and the pronouncing of the benediction, the lodge re-formed and returned to the Masonic Hall. . W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS gave a very interesting and inspiring address on "Masonry," which was greatly appreciated. After a few remarks from brothers visiting from Oklahoma and Texas points, the lodge was closed in Form on the first degree of Masonry. CHARLES A. LOUCKS,
as Grand Attest: ARTHUR J. BARRETT,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master
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OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS, November 11,
1922.
Special communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, held in Masonic Hall at Independence, Kansas, on the 11th day of November, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, with the follovi^ing officers present: M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH
W.'. FRED E . MARKGRAF W.'. EDWARD E . WALKER W.'. LESLIE E . LOSEY W-". J O H N P . RUCKER.... W.'. EDWARD H . STEWART W.'. WILLIAM E . BROOKER
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
CLARENCE R . HASLETT J O H N E . STEWART NICOLAS ANZELMO LESTER F . S M I T H
Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
..as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. D. CLYDE KNOCK.
as Grand Marshal
Bro. WiLBER J. DARBY
as Grand Tyler
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. Grand Master stated the Grand Lodge had been called" for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall being erected in the city. Brother D. CLYDE KNOCK was appointed Grand Marshal. The Grand Lodge formed in procession and marched to the site of the Memorial Hall, and laid the corner-stone according to the ancient ceremonies of Masonry. Past Grand Master GILES H . LAMB, of Yates Center, was then introduced and delivered an eloquent and appropriate address. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Temple and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. J O H N MCCULLAGH,
Grand Attest: EDWARD H . STEWART,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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OF KANSAS.
357
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
OAKLEY, KANSAS, November 15, 1922.
Upon request of Oakley Lodge No. 253, of Oakley, Kansas, the M.". W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in the Masonic Hall at Oakley, Kansas, on November 15, 1922, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple now under course of construction in the city, of Oakley, Kansas. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W-'. OWEN J. WOOD
W ' . CHARLES H . BLACKFORD Bro. JOHN E . VAWTER Bro. BENJAMIN H . FLYR Bro. HERBERT P. JAGGAR W-'. FRANCIS W . IRWIN Bro. SILAS B . LUCAS
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
FOREST C . CAVE CHARLES F . PRICE WALTER E . PRATHER LAWRENCE E . GRIDLEY
Bro. GEORGE G . HALL Bro. JAMES R . YOUNG
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden ....-
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the public street and marched to the site of the new Temple, where the cornerstone was laid in the presence of fifty of the brethren, as shown by the record kept of the members and visitors present, and a large number of citizens, according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. An address appropriate to the occasion was delivered by M-'. W-'- OWEN J . WOOD.
The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it was closed in Ample Form. O W E N J . WOOD,
as Grand Attest: FRANCIS W . IRWIN,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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February,
S P E C I A L COMMUNICATION.
loLA, KANSAS, December 12, 1922. . At the request of lola lodge No. 38, A. F . & A. M., of lola, Kansas, the M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication, December 12, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, in the Masonic Hall at lola, Kansas, by M.'. W . ' . HUGH P . FARRELLY, as Grand Master, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Memorial Building. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.'. H U G H P. FARRELLY
W.'. J A Y B . KIKK Bro. EDGAR E . CONYERS Bro. KENNETH H . FOUST W.'. CLAUDE E . LOCK W.". WILLIAM C . H A N K I N S
W-'W.'. Bro. Bro.
J O H N J. VARNER WILLIAM G . OLMSTEAD CLARENCE A. HUBBARD WILLIAM A. HARTLEY
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden ..as Grand Junior Warden as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Girand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. B E N N W Y N N HUGG
as Grand Chaplain
Bro. LEO N . G I S H
as Grand Marshal
;
Bro. WILLIAM R . SMITH....
as Grand Tyler
The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new Memorial Building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity. The Grand Lodge then repaired to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. H U G H P. FARRELLY,
as Grand Attest: WILLIAM C . H A N K I N S ,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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OF KANSAS.
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SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
MAPLE HILL, KANSAS, December 5, 1922.
•
A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas was convened by R.'; W-'- ELMER F . STRAIN, Grand Junior Warden, to dedicate the new Masonic Hall, at Maple Hill. The Grand Lodge was opened in a separate building on the first degree in Due Form, with the following officers: R.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN
M.'. W."- OWEN J. WOOD W . ' . SAMUEL ALEXANDER W.'. CHESTER E . JOSS
as Grand Master
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
W-'. OLCOTT W . LITTLE W-". ARTHUR J. WHITMORE W-'- SNOWDEN D . FLORA
W-'. Bro. W-'. W-".
CHARLES W . SPRENG EDWARD C . PAXTON GROVER C . URBANSKY HERMAN J. WERTZBERGER
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Deacon .....as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
M . ' . W . ' . HENRY P. MASON Bro. KENNETH N . POMEROY Bro. J O H N R . CLARK W.'. JERRY B . FIELDS
as Grand Orator as Grand Chaplain as Grand Pursuivant 1
Bro. J O H N E . MARTIN
^
„
„
„
* 4.1,
T
j„
L Bearers of the Lodge
Bro. SAMUEL R . CLARK Bro. ISAAC A. ROBERTSON
f
Bro. FRANZ J. HAUBOLD.....
Bearer of Great Lights
Bro. JULIUS OBERER
as Grand Tyler
The lodge was then dedicated in Due Form, after which M-'W.'. HENRY F . MASON, Grand Orator, delivered an eloquent and educational address, which was greatly appreciated by all present. The Grand Lodge then retired, and was closed in Due Form. ELMER F . STRAIN,
as Grand Attest: ARTHUR J . W H I T M O R E ,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
EUREKA, KANSAS, J a n u a r y 14,
1923.
By request of Fidelity Lodge No. 106, A. F . & A. M., the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication in Masonic Hall at Eureka, Kansas, on the 1st day of January, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Building in said city. The M.'. W-'. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry with the following officers: M.[. W.'. GILES H . LAMB
as Grand Master
W-'- JAMES M . SMYTH Bro. GEORGE M. BOICOURT Bro. PAUL MANNENACH
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden
Bro. THOMAS G. FORBES W.'. ABLEY D . BURT...., W.'. GORDON A. BADGER
W.'. DAVID C . JOHNSON W.'. CHARLES W . HALE W.'. JOSEPH A. FULLER
W.'. CLARENCE C . BAILEY W.'. ROBERT H . CLOGSTON W.'. J O H N H . WIGGIN Bro. THOMAS E . LANGWORTHY
as Grand Treasurer" as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
'.
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Marshal
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward Bearer of Lights as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge then repaired to the site of the new Masonic Building where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient ceremonies of the Fraternity, after which the Grand Lodge went in a body to the Princess Theater where Past Grand Master M-'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB, of Yates Center, Kansas, the orator for the occasion, delivered a most appropriate address dealing with the church and Masonry. The Grand Lodge then.returned to the Masonic Hall and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. . GILES H . LAMB,
as Grand Attest: ARLEY D . BURT,
OS Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
361
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
WELLINGTON, KANSAS, March 24, 1922.
At the request of Wellington Lodge No. 150, A. F . & A. M., of Wellington, Kansas, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, was convened in Special Communication and opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry in the Masonic Hall at Wellington, Kansas, on Friday, March 24, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 2:00 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Memorial Auditorium, now being erected in the city of Wellington, Kansas. The several stations were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W-'. OWEN J. WOOD
as Grand Master
W.'. BYRON F . W Y N N W.'. J O H N B . FAVER Bro. J. WENDELL READY Bro. J. HARRIS CARR W.'. PERRY E . MILLER.Bro. ROBERT C. SHUPE
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. W.'.
J. FRANK LAUDER ARTHUR J. GARDNER WILLIAM P. MURRELL BURTON 0 . GRIM." CLARENCE J. WELLS
W.'. OTTO F . HENVILLE Bro. GEORGE C . HARTZELL Bro. JESSE T . MORROW
as Deputy Grand Master las Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior Warden ;.
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary as Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward as Grand Sword Bearer as Grand Pursuivant as Grand Marshal as Grand Tyler
The Grand Lodge formed in procession in the regular order as outlined in Shaver's Monitor, then repaired to the public street and marched in a body (150 members in line) to the site of the new building, where the corner-stone was laid according to the ancient cerernonies of the Fraternity, closing with a beautiful and appropriate oration by Rev. and Brother JOSEPH E . COE. The Grand Lodge then returned to the Masonic Hall, where it â&#x20AC;¢ was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. OWEN J. WOOD,
as Grand Attest: PERRY E . MILLER,
as Grand
Secretary.
Master.
362
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
MANHATTAN, KANSAS, May 29,
1922.
Upon request of Lafayette Lodge No. 16, of Manhattan, Kansas, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication on the 29th day of May, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, in the city of Man-, hattan, Kansas, by M-'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH, Grand Master, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple of that city. The several stations and places were filled by the following brethren: M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH
Grand Master
R.'. W.". STEPHEN S . D . GEAUQUE M.'. W-". OWEN J. WOOD R.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN W-'. J O H N M . KINKLE W.'. J O H N W . NEILSON Bro. FEED E . BROOKS
W-'. CHARLES A. SCOTT W.'. ALBERT DICKENS - W-'- ARTHUR M . GARDNER W-'. W I L U A M B . DUNCAN W.'. FRED G. KIMBALL
W.'. J O H N A. EDELBLUTB W . ' . ROBERT J. BARNETT W.'. W-'. W-'. W.'. W.'. W.'. W.'.
JACOB LUND J A M E S D . COLT R A L P H R. DYKSTRA J O H N A. SCHRODER R O Y A . SEATON HARRY A. PLATT WALTER E . PLATT
W.'. HARRY E . BEST, S R W-'. ARTHUR J. RHODES
as Deputy Grand Master as Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Wardeft
â&#x20AC;¢
as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary Grand Chaplain
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon Grand Senior Steward as Grand, Junior Steward as Grand Marshal
as Grand Sword Bearer ..as Bearer of Great Lights as Grand Taper Bearers
-as Bearers of the "Lodge" as Grand Pursuviant as Grand Tyler
W.'. W I L U A M H . SANDERS as Bearer Book of Constitutions The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry in t h e Small Lodge Room in the new Temple. The Grand Lodge repaired in grand procession to the Large Lodge Room, where the ancient and most impressive ceremonies of dedication were performed in the presence of several hundred visiting brethren and friends. Brother JAMES W . SEARSON acted as Grand Orator for the occasion and delivered a most beau-
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tiful oration, the subject of which was "Good of Masonry." A number of short, entertaining talks were made, after which the Grand Lodge again repaired in grand procession to the Small Lodge Room from whence it came, and was closed in Ample Form on the first degree of Masonry. Following, a bounteous supper was served in the beautiful banquet room in the Temple by the ladies of the Eastern Star, covers being laid for more than five hundred. The ceremonies of the day were carried out with dignity and dispatch, leaving a most splendid impression upon a large gathering of Masons and friends who were privileged to be present on this auspicious occasion. JOHN
MCCULLAGH,
Grand Attest: J O H N W . NEILSON,
res Grand
Secretary.
Master.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REPORT OP LIBRARIAN. ALBERT K. WILSON,
Librarian, presented his annual
report, as follows: To the M.'- W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: One year ago your Librarian called attention to the condition of the Grand Lodge Library and the desirability of having the index brought up from 1911, at which time the brother who had done this work passed to his final reward. Our Library contains a wealth of masonic information which we trust will soon be disseminated among the Craft in our Grand Jurisdiction. Your Librarian made no recommendations last year, but de-. ferred the subject to the Grand Master who recommended that the Librarian be authorized, under the direction of the Council of Administration, to employ all necessary help to carry on the work of cataloging the library and adding any needed desks and filing cases. This recommendation was approved by Grand Lodge,'but up to the present time your Librarian has been unable to secure the services of one who is competent to take this work in charge. However, it is hoped t h a t in the near future a thoroughly competent and well trained librarian can be set to work and propex'ly index and place on our shelves in proper form the vast accumulation of masonic literature which we have received since 1911. During the year we have received the following books, magazines, etc.: Mackey's Revised History of Freemasonry. By ROBERT INGHAM CLEGG, in seven volumes. The Masonic Year 1922. By the Masonic History Company. Masonic Year Book 1922. By Grand Lodge of England. Hand Book of Ceremonies and Forms. By the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Book of Constitution and By-Laws Grand Lodge of Illinois. Sidelights on Templar Law.
By LEONIDAS P. NEWBY.
Proceedings Spring Council Scottish Rite, Northern Jurisdiction, 1921. Mexican Masonry. By W. H. SEAMON, of New Mexico. Souvenir Chapter Booklet of Baltimore.. Guide to the Royal Arch Chapter. By JAMES L . GOULD. â&#x20AC;˘ Ancient York and London Grand Lodges. By LEON HYNEMAN. Digest of Masonic Lawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Massachusetts, 1878.
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The Relation of the Masonic Order of Christian Knighthood and the Royal Arch to the Degree of Master Mason. By W I L LIAM F . KuHN.
By-Laws Loyalhanna Lodge—Pennsylvania, 1877. Monitor Grand Lodge of Oregon, 1888. Free Masons' Hymnal for Lodges, Chapters and Commanderies. By W. MALMENE, 1871.
Myers' Tactics, 1881. Masonic Manual—New Jersey, 1898. Hysteria History of the Secret Doctrines and Mystic Rites of Ancient Religions.
By OTTO H E N N E A M R H Y N , 1895.
Report of Triennial Committee New Orleans, 1922. Masonic Law Grand Lodge New Mexico, 1922. First Annual Report, with Constitution and By-Laws, of Job's Daughters. Transactions Spring Council, Southern Jurisdiction, 1921. Report Masonic Board of Relief San Francisco, 1922. Masonic Relief Association, United States and Canada, 1921. Proceedings Grand Imperial Council Red Cross of Constantine. Centennial History Grand Lodge of Missouri, 1821-1921. Year Book of Luzon Chapter No. 1, Philippine Islands. Fraternally
submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Librarian.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME. M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. F I T C H , Secretary, presented the following report of the Kansas Masonic Home Board, and on order of the Grand Master the report was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: I have the honor to present excerpts from my report made to the Board , of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at the annual meeting held at the Home in the City'of. Wichita, on Friday, J a n u a r y 19, 1923. To the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31, 1922, I received in cash items $118,025.35 from the following sources: Furnishing Fund O. E. S Raising Fees, Endowment Endowment Donations Knight Templar Building Fund Grand Lodge Relief,' 1921-22 Mortgage Loans Paid Guardianship Funds Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Interest Morse Land Account Funerals and Cemetery Refund Real Estate and Improvements Refund Miscellaneous Receipts
?
612 29,825 3,828 50 1,623 30,150 919 34 60 121 905 64
88 00 66 00 18 00 77 00 00 09 18 63
Income. Grand Lodge per capita Eastern Star per capita Interest Loans Interest Balances
$34,431 50 5,019 55 $9,850 73 529 18
10,379 91
Total
49,830 96 $118,025 35
All of which has been remitted to the Treasurer of the Home as per carbon copies of letters of ti-ansmittal and receipts from him. For your information and in order that permanent record may be made, Endowment Donation item is composed of the following: From
Organizations.
Order Eastern Star Grand Commandery K. T. of Kansas Orient Lodge of Topeka No. 51, A. F. & A. M
$ 1,461 34 1,258 07 500 00
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P r a t t Commandery No. 56 Marysville Lodge No. 91, A. F. & A. M Waldron Lodge No. 377, A. F . & A. M From Estates
by
?
Bequest.
John G. Davis, Solomon Lodge No. 105 Samuel E. Bradley Ulysses G. Walker Irving Malley .-. Julia Barrows Harriet A. Seward John Johnson From Members and
? :
."
Making grand total of
500 1,683 119 233 312 453 326
00 50 50 74 57 50 02
Friends.
A. K. Wilson, Grand Secretary, life membership certificates $ E. H. Aledorf, Winslow, Arizona J. E. Vandervort, Lebanon, Kansas, Oak Lodge No. 287.. George A. Saunders, Arkansas City, Crescent Lodge No. 133 : J. A. Mahaffie, Salina Consistory Unknown donor L. H. Klein 32°, Chanute T. R. Hyatt, Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka Total...; Raising Fees for 1921
5 00 10 00 30 00
.'
13 25 1 00 5 00 3 20 10 2 10
00 00 00 00 00
$ 6,957 49 29,825 00 $36,782 49
On J a n u a r y 1, 1922, Endowment Fund was $87,693.42, to which when above amount is added, will make the Endowment Fund on January 1, 1923, $124,475.91. The item of $29,825.00 Raising Fees, is for the $5.00 per member received during that part of the year 1921 to which the lawwas applicable. The amount was received by us in January, 1922. The Order of the Eastern Star, St. John's Day collections, aggregated $1,461.34. This is an annual item. Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas, $1,258.07. This represents amount contributed by the several Commanderies in this state at the time of the Christmas Observance of 1921. In accordance with the request of R.'- E.'. ARTHUR J. CARRUTH, Grand Commander, remittances of the several items were made direct to this office. These remittances were not received until after J a n uary 1, 1922, therefore no mention of the same was made in my report for 1921. The total is the largest amount by far ever contributed by the subordinate Commanderies. Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka, made donation this year of
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February,
$500.00. It will be remembered that in 1921, we received from this lodge $550.00 and in 1920 $1,000.00. All of which has been credited to the Endowment Fund. This lodge h a s made almost excellent showing. Waldron Lodge No. 377 contributed $30.00, Marysville Lodge No. 91, $10.00, and P r a t t Commandery No. 56 K. T., $5.00, all of which has been credited to this fund. From the estate of JOHN G. DAVIS, deceased, we received $500.00, being the total amount of our bequest. In t h e year 1922, we have closed several estates of members of the Home Family whose property was bequeathed to the Home. The several amounts were credited to the Endowment Fund. The estates were-those of SAMUEL E . BRADLEY, ULYSSES G . WALKER, IRVING MALLEY, J U L I A BARROWS, HARRIET A. SEWARD and J O H N
JOHNSON. The amounts of each are as shown heretofore. Our Unknown Donor is in evidence this year with a donation of $10.00. The donor is undoubtedly the same one who has made similar donations in the past, if so, the total of same to date will aggregate $910.00. The identity of this donor is unknown. From ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand Secretary, we received $13.25, being amount collected for certifying life memberships. The other remittances were made by the several brethren as shown in the foregoing statement and to each one due acknowledgment has been made on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Home, and thanks and appreciation, have been expressed for the several donations. Within the year warrants were drawn in the sum of $114,096.27 which were charged to the following accounts:' Mortgage loans made Accrued interest on same Grand Lodge relief Morse land account Guardian funds Furniture and Real estate and improvements Insurance Funerals O. E. S. Furnishing Fund Maintenance Total
$38,600 00 627 08 $ 39,227 08
:
'. fixtures :
1,623 18 146 24 2,655 29 3,092 41 23,590 66 67 39 817 37 106 38 42,770 27 $114,096 27
Details in connection with expenditures for real estate and improvements and furniture and fixtures will be found in reports of the Executive and House Committees.
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Included in the items of Maintenance will be found Expense Items as follows: Secretary's Office '. Directors' and Committees' expenses Bonds Safe deposit box Home Physician Bonus, Superintendent and Matron
$ 685 266 75 24 600 300
:
Total
$1,950 05.
Summary of accounts for the year follows: January 1, 1922, Balance in Treasury Receipts for 1922 Total
$
738 44 118,025 35
$118,763 79
December 31, 1922, Paid in warrants in year Balance in Treasury Total
00 05 00 00 00 00
,
$114,096 27 4,667 52 $118,763 79
Trial balance of Home accounts follows: Debits. Treasurer Mortgage loans Morse land account Real estate Maintenance Funerals and cemetery Furniture and Insurance Miscellaneous expense
$
fixtures
4,667 134,950 2,653 351,054 436,807 6,911 28,287 7,699 574
52 00 17 55 43 13 46 66 86
$973,605 78 Credits. Interest O. E. S. per capita Endowment Knights Templar Building Fund Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge donations Building Fund, 0. E. S Building Fund Lodges Furnishing Fund, O. E. S Morris Educational Fund Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Miscellaneous receipts Guardian fund
$ 83,492 56,650 124,475 50 419,380 59,666 35,000 182,089 5,292 100 966 1,224 5,217
52 80 91 00 05 41 00 01 50 00 94 33 31
Total $973,605 78 Above accounts date from inception of the Home.
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The total of $134,950.00 invested in first mortgage farm loans and bonds and $2,653.17 in the Morse Land Account makes the total of investments on January 1, 1923, $137,603.17. Taxes for 1921 and previous years on all land on which we hold mortgage are paid as shown by reports made to this office since June 20, 1922. In the year 1922, on account of our building operations, it became necessary to dispose of our Liberty Bonds, $11,850.00, which was done. We received approximately par for these bonds as will be shown in detailed statement. The record shows we have collected $83,492.52 interest on our investments. We have never sustained loss of interest or principal. Of the $134,950.00 invested at interest $ 800.00 bears interest at 4^^% 1,000.00 bears interest at 5 % 29,900.00 bears interest at 6 % 12,300.00 bears interest at 6%% 88,450 00 bears interest a t 7 % 2,500.00 bears interest a t 7 % % In the year we collected $10,379.91, or an average of 6.92%. Annual cost of maintenance at the Home since 1914 follows: $36,447 61 1915 $17,735 00 1919 : 40,913 71 1916 18,483 39 1920 39,782 65 1917 24,439 76 1921 42,770 27 1918 24,676 75 1922 By months for years ended November 30th, 1921 and 1922, warr a n t s charged to maintenance account were as follows: 1921. 1922. December $ 2,864 44 $ 3,615 03 January ." 3,578.00 2,962 67 February 3,034 90 3,127 61 March 3,480 38 .3,923 93 April : 3,070 86 2,817 64 May 3,797 39 2,782 75 June 2,351 98 2,888 98 July 2,912 98 3,271 09 August 2,774 23 3,269 91 September 2,650 97 4,146 64 October 5,179 08 3,724 38 November 3,085 85 4,289 59 General Expenses Total
$38,781 06 1,001 59
$40,820 22 1,950 05
$39,782 65
$42,770 27
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Superintendent's report shows average membership of the Home family since 1914 as follows: 88 1919 100 1915 93 1920 113% 1916 88 1921 128 1917 94 1922 154 1918 At present of the 179 names on the roster of the Home, 156 are actually in the Home. Per capita cost based on above averages shows as follows: $364 47 1915 $205 50 1919 360 47 1916 198 32 1920 310 80 1917 277 72 1921 277 78 1918 262 50 1922 This includes all expense items of the Home and of Administration, in fact all items save those charged to Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures and Funerals. The record shows our income for 1922 to have been $49,830.96 and the book charge to maintenance to have been $42,770.27. This would indicate an apparent surplus. However, if to the item of $42,770.27, there shall be added charges to Real Estate- and Improvements $3,182.45, Insurance premium, $67.39, and Funerals, $696.28, which may with due propriety be charged to the Maintenance account, the total will be found to be $46,716.39, leaving a net surplus of $3,114.57. The Home per capita was decreased from $310.40 in 1921 to $277.78 in 1922 and will probably continue to decrease on account of the additional number in the Home family. A good summary of the present financial condition follows:Assets. January 1, 1923, Cash in treasury Mortgage loans Morse land a / c
$
4,667 52 134,950 00 2,653 17
$142,270 69 Contra. January 1, 1923, Guardian funds Endowment fund Balance available
$
5,217 31 124,475 91 12,577 47
$142,270 69 It will be observed our available balance of $32,632.42 on January 1, 1922 has been reduced to $12,577.47 as of date J a n u a r y 1,
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1923. This was caused by expenditures made on account of Real' Estate and Improvements, and in p a r t payment for the building of the second story on the Isolation Cottage. Balance unpaid for this improvement amounts to something over $6,000.00. Our required investments are as follows: Endowment fund
$124,475 91
Guardian fund
5,217 31
Leaving of General Fund invested
$129,693 22 7,909 95
Total investment January 1, 1923 $137,603 17 Our income for 1923 may be estimated as follows: Grand Lodge per capita $37,000 00 O. E. S. per capita 5,000 00 Interest on loans 10,000 00 Interest on balances., 500 00 Total
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$52,500 00
Our total expenses for the year 1923 will not be less than those for 1922. This on account of the large increase in the Home family. Expenditures A. F . & A. M. of were $1,623.18, of amount $1,589.18,
made on behalf of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge, Kansas for the year ending November 30, 1922, which amount $34.00 was refunded, leaving net which has been paid by the Grand Secretary.
We have insurance in force as follows: FIRE.
Main Buildings. Expires. National Liberty 6-15-24 Ins. Co. of N. Amer... 6-15-24 Fire Association 11-25-24 Boston 6-24-24 American Central 6-24-24 Home 6-24-24 American Central 11-28-24
A-mount. $5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 3,000 00 2,000 00 2,500 00 $27,500 00
Chapel. American Central
1- 9-25
5,000 00
5,000 00
Bam and Contents. Continental
7-24-25
750 00
750 00
Total fire on buildings
$33,250 .00
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Furniture—Main Buildings. American Central .... 7-26-27 Central States 7-26-27 Home 7-26-27 American Central .... 6-24-24 Furniture—Isolation Cottage. Phoenix 6-26-24 Fix tures—Laundry. JEtna Total
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00 00 00 00
$6,000 00
500 00
500 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
fire
$ 7,500 00 $40,750 00
BOILER AND ACCIDENT.
Hartford Steam Boiler Co .'. 8-14-24 $10,000 00
$10,000 00
TORNADO.
Buildings. Expires. Amount. N. W. National 2-18-24 $10,000 00 Rhode Island 2-18-24 10,000 00 National Liberty 3-17-24 20,000 00 American Central .... 2-12-24 10,000 00 ^tna 3-18-24 10,000 00 Hartford 6-24-24 10,000 00 Fire Association 2-18-24 .10,000 00 London Assurance... 3-15-24 10,000 00 Phoenix 3-17-24 10,000 00 Ins. Co. of N. A 3-17-24 10,000 00 Comml. Union 3-20-24 10,000 00 National Hartford.... 2-18-24 10,000 00 American :. 3-17-24 10,000 00 Niagara 2-18-24 10,000 00 New Hampshire 3-17-24 10,000 00 London Assurance.... 2-18-24 10,000 00 Niagara 5-13-24 10,000 00 Star 5-13-24 10,000 00 Total $190,000 00 This covers $180,000.00 on Main Buildings and $10,000.00 on Chapel and Isolation Cottage and is written on basis of 90% coinsurance. Completed papers in all "mortgage loans, insurance policies, duplicates of all receipts for moneys received and duplicates of letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced are herewith presented with this report. Fraternally submitted, THOS. G.
FITCH,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W . ' . , P E R R Y M . H O I S I N G T O N , c h a i r m a n , presented
t h e following report, which, on his motion, w a s adopted: To the M-'â&#x20AC;˘ W.'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has examined the reports of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary, and submit herewith the following report: The Grand Master's address is, like himself, direct, forceful and practical. Brother MCCULLAGH is a business manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a banker; by long training as well as by natural temperament, he is wont to call a spade a spade; he takes things as they are, looks them square in the face and disposes of duties and responsibilities with dispatch and practical sense. But with all these qualities of force and efficiency, and even though he may have a hard head, just as ce.rtainly does he possess a tender heart, ever ready to sympathize, to assist and to condone, and although his judgments are decisive, his charity is unbounded. As Grand Master, he has exhibited in a conspicuous degree the attributes of energ^y, forbearance and justice, which should ever characterize him who wields the sceptre of masonic authority. His address reflects all this and, like his personal ministrations, will be gratefully accepted by a loving and admiring Craft. . In his opening the Grand Master adverts to the world-wide discord a n d inharmony now afflicting our political, business and social life, and appeals to the traditional conservatism of Freemasonry, as a corrective and stabilizing force; with particular, emphasis does he point the duty of every Mason to recognize the sanctity of the law, and to lend every moral power to its enforce-.' ment. He makes feeling reference to t h e passing of his personal friend and colleague. Deputy Grand Master J O H N A. FERRELL, and pays a fitting tribute to one who lacked neither "natural gifts, talents or honors," whose death was untimely, and whom his brethren mourn; also to the vast army of our brothers, eight hundred and forty-four, who have answered the call of the Grim Reaper during the year, and to all of whom further reference will be made by the Committee on Necrology. To confirm the authority of official acts, your committee recommends the approval of such portion of the report as is contained under the following headings: Condition of the Order. Installation of Grand Officers.
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Grand Orator. Grand Representatives. Corner-Stones. Dedications. Exemplification of the Work. Edict. Burlington Flood. Lecturers. District Deputy Grand Masters. Lodge Differences. Under the general head of disciplinary actions taken, the Grand Master recites the case of Allen Lodge No. 335, whose Charter he arrested for contumacy, and recommending that the Charter be not restored. This is indeed a heroic remedy, but the offense appears to have been deliberate and continued. As a means of confirming the justice of this action, we recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for careful review and final report to this Grand Lodge. To this committee we recommend be also referred the question of the appropriation of masonic moneys under the heading of "Lodge Funds," for an interpretation of our law on that subject. Also the one decision reported by the Grand Master. The appeal from Hancock Lodge No. 311, reported, would, we assume, also go to the Jurisprudence Committee for review of action taken and'contemplated. Under "Discipline," several cases are cited which appear only to have required punitive and remedial actions by the Grand Master, all clearly provided for in our law. In this class also occurs "Removal of District Deputy." We recommend that all under these headings be approved. To the Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D. we recommend be referred the following: Lodges Constituted. Lodges Under Dispensation. The recommendation for an increase in the allowance to the Grand Master's stenographer, from $300.00 to $600.00, is so obviously necessary as to require no discussion. Since the present stipend was fixed both the membership and the revenue of the Grand Lodge have more than doubled, and modern conditions have more than trebled the work. Every Grand Master in recent years has supplemented the allowance from his private funds, and only their forbearing modesty has left us in ignorance of the- situation. We recommend the subject be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with instructions to report the necessary amendment to the law.
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Concerning the supplemental report relative to the fraternal relations between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, we recommend the matter be referred to the Committee on Correspondence. The Grand Master's comprehensive report contains at least two subjects of such intimate and farreaching interest as to constitute general policies, for which reason, in the opinion of your committee, both should be referred for discussion and decision directly to the Craft. The first of these is outlined and instituted under the title, "Address at District Meetings," and has for its purpose a plan of educational and inspirational addresses, the first of which we are to hear this evening. Success will require the hearty co-operation of the Craft, and the plan should be well considered and carefully decided. The second relates to our Masonic Home. Under the operation of our laws, the Grand Master has been for four years a potent and useful member of the Home Board, the past year its presiding officer. He speaks, therefore, with the fullest knowledge of its needs, for which added reasons his recommendations deserve the most sympathetic and intelligent consideration. It is recommended that this important subject be made a special order of business for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. In the operation of fraternal organizations, there frequently arises questions of procedure, policy and principle, affecting the rights and duties of the brethren, which can not, or should not, be determined by the strict letter of the law. This report contains several questions of this class, and their recital serves to emphasize some of the difficulties and perplexities encountered by. the wisest and best of Grand Masters. Your committee recommends the reference of these subjects to a Special Committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, to be composed of not less than five Past Grand. Masters. These cases are briefly referred to as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ First. "Masonic Service Association," which is carefully set out and upon which a decision should now be made. Second. "Lodges Not Attending. District Meetings." Here the question appears to be the application of a mixed dose of admonition and instruction, by means not now fully at hand. Third. The subject under the title, "Section 150, Grand Lodge By-Laws," presents a difficulty arising solely from the natural and 'healthy growth of the Order and reminds us that the laws and regulations of one period, no matter how wisely drawn, may not
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fit the next generation. The Grand Master says that in some cases the utmost capacity of the lodge room would not contain more than one-fifth of the members subject to a legal summons. Fourth. "Certificate for Transfer of Membership." This is not a new question, and it appears to your committee should now be due for final settlement. The plan was instituted with the laudable purpose of the occasional preservation of a .worthy masonic life. No indictment is brought, except that through the carelessness of lodge Secretaries it sometimes results in a confusion of the record of membership. To your committee it appears the question is as to the relative value of the record of the membership. Fifth. Under the head of "Physical Qualification," the repeal of Standing Regulation No. 1 is recommended by the Grand Master. Here we have a vivid illustration of the fact that wise and good men sometimes disagree, since it is but two short years since one of our truly great Grand Masters and law-givers presented in his annual address a well argued recommendation, upon which this Standing Rule is based. Is it not, brethren, a recurrence of the age old conflict between the letter and the spirit? As we commit this question to the special committee, let us venture to suggest that it should be adjusted in the spirit of an enlightened age and by the rules of charity ever taught by the founders of Masonry. It may also be observed that the ballot wisely employed should ever afford the best and surest protection against unworthy membership. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary do not require analysis or particular mention by your committee, and are therefore generally referred to the Committee on Finance and Chartered Lodges. It is fitting, however, to express again the gratitude and pride of the Craft of Kansas in the faithful and efficient work of the accomplished and devoted brothers who have so long and so well served us in these two important positions. We recommend the approval of the official actions reported in the Grand Secretary's report under the following headings: Proceedings, 1922. Historical Registry and Abstract. Charters Issued. Restoration of Charters. Masonic Districts. District Deputy Grand Masters Appointed in 1922. Changes in Districts. Grand Representatives Near Other Grand Lodges. Grand Representatives Near Our Grand Lodge.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE History of Lodges. List of Regular Lodges. Books of Annual Returns. Removal of Godfrey Lodge No. 124. Official Circulars. Estimated Budget.
To the Jurisprudence Committee we recommend be referred the following- subjects in the Grand Secretary's report. Members of Defunct Lodges. Illegal Suspension of Members. We recommend that the Committee on Finance and Property make fitting acknowledgment for the gift of the additional picture for the Grand Lodge Building, and commend the Grand Secretary for photographs of the oldest three Secretaries in our Grand Jurisdiction. We are glad to commend a careful reading of this interesting and valuable record to all the Craft. Finally, your committee recommends the approval of the record of Special Communications of the Grand Lodge as they appear in the preliminary Reports. Fraternally submitted, '
PERRY M . HOISINGTON, PERRY E . MILLER,
JAY B . KIRK, CHARLEY B . ERSKINE,
Conmiittee.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 1:30 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY, February 28, 1923. The Grand Master called the M.". W.'. Gi-and Lodge from refreshment to labor at 1:30 P. M.
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ORATION.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master introduced to the Grand Lodge Brother WILLIAM A. LEWIS, President of the Kansas State Teachers' College of Hays, and a member of Hays Lodge No. 195, who delivered the following oration: Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Officers and Brethren the Grand Lodge of Kansas:
of
In accepting the commission of the Most Worshipful Grand Master to prepare the oration for this occasion, I am aware of the fact that I am serving in a position which has been occupied with great distinction by eminent citizens, judges of our courts, governors of States, and even a vice-president of the United States. It would be unseemly for me to attempt an interpretation of the virtues of this Fraternity to those who have been faithful brethren more years than I have lived. I shall, therefore, content myself with a discussion of those virtues which may enrich the life and purposes of the younger generation of our members and through them reach out and grip the consciousness and stabilize the purposes of all people who love our country'and who believe sincerely and truly in the fundamental need of the Christian religion by the human race. Freemasonry originally was a fraternity of practical builders and architects. History gives us conclusive proof of this fact. Out of the mists of antiquity comes the story of a long succession of. cunning workmen, Dionysian architects, Tyrian craftsmen, collegia of builders whose business in civilization was the erection of monuments, temples, and houses of worship. From the very earliest beginning truth and justice were the symbols of this great fraternity. Their workmanship must be as true as the theorems of geometry and their finished product must be as balanced as the scales of justice. More than a thousand years the Holy Spirit had brooded over Israel. Pestilence, famine, a generation of
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wandering in the wilderness, and suffering, had set a seal upon them. In all the world there was no people equal to them in spiritual development. Therefore, when SOLOMON organized the craft for the building of the Temple it is entirely within reason to suppose this organization took on much of the precepts and purposes of his people. There were no craftsmen among the Jews. When HIRAM, King of Tyre, sent his craftsmen to build the Temple it is logical to suppose that the organization of the craft into its divisions of. skill and responsibility should be on the basis of the laws of the Jews handed them by MOSES. From the days of ABRAHAM and MOSES the Jews had been the true democratic peoples of the earth. The Temple on Mount Moriah was the symbolistic form of the Jewish conception of the Fraternity and Brotherhood of man and the Fatherhood of GOD. While we may doubt in our own minds that to Masonry we owe directly the saving of the five books of MOSES and thereby their teaching of social relationships and the fundamental principles of laws as laid down by him, yet, we cannot doubt the powerful influence which Masonry has exerted in the affairs of the world when we remember that it has traveled down the highway of civilization from the days of remotest antiquity and has been present at the rise and fall of national civilizations, of dynasties, and of empires, and in this journey has met conditions in the world as varied as the story of the human race. In our earliest records we find that Masonry was really a school wherein men were taught the arts and sciences, morals, law, philosophy, and philanthropy, while the mysteries of Freemasonry are but the resume of divine and human wisdom and mortality which, when practiced, bring men nearest to GOD. While we have great appreciation of the vision and understanding which had to do with the organization of the craft into its various forces and view with high value the loyal sup-
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port and assistance of HIRAM, King of Tyre, and further contemplate with wonder the marvelous ability of that master craftsman, HIRAM ABIFF, in' his creative genius and supreme ability to devise such perfect symmetry and art in the fashioning and building of King SOLOMON'S Temple, this most perfect of all buildings, yet the more productive story is the influence upon the membership of the craft. This inspiration created in them a zeal equal to the zeal of the Crusaders. We find direct evidences that it sent them out into the world to teach the children of men of many tongues and of many nations that justice and truth and symmetry were of GOD. The world is strewn with records of their loyalty and faith, and with exemplifications of the purity of their purposes as shown in the perfection of the products of their craftsmanship. In every valley and in every city of civilization the college of builders left positive evidences of their devotion to their craft. When the Roman armies, under the great imperial C^SAR, conquered the world, this collegia was represented in all his division, and they established themselves and their work in every land trod by the foot of the Roman soldier. After the fall of Rome, this order scattered throughout the European world of Gaul and' of the Teutonic tribes and among the Angles and Saxons and converted many of these peoples to the acceptance and establishment of their order. Great cathedrals and temples of worship with their spires pointing toward the heavens are today standing all over Europe as evidences of this fraternity. Among the Saxons in the tenth century was established the lodge which was to furnish the incentive and the authority for the establishment of Masonry in all parts of the Anglo-Saxon world. For eight hundred years these guilds among the Anglo-Saxons flourished and built great abbeys and cathedrals and practiced their craft. Two centuries ago the twenty-fifth of next month
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there was completed the plan of the Grand and Subordinate Lodges under which plan we today live our relationships. During that period of eight hundred years there had crept into the minds of architects and builders the need of a greater understanding of their purposes and value of their fraternity. All operative members had been free men of high character, and these had accepted in the order men whose interests were not operative, but who were profoundly concerned in the principles set forth by this Fraternity. These were known as the accepted brethren and were among those who sat in council when the practices of Freemasonry changed from that of operative to speculative. It has been said that "Masonry is a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols." Others have claimed that "Masonry is a moral and intellectual institution devised by its founders for the special benefit of men who wish to know the truth, and then with all their might to do it." Speculative Masonry exemplifies fidelity to truth and purity and has furnished a most complete system of ethics founded upon a belief in GOD, the Creator and Redeemer of mankind, and inspires in the soul a veneration for the Author of its being. Speculative Masonry points to the Bible as the great book of GOD'S revelation; the Great Light of Masonry, and the rule and guide to every faith. Speculative Masonry is not a religion, nor can it be accepted in any sense as a substitute for the true religion of CHRIST, the Savior. Masonry has always required one religious test to gain admittance within the walls of its sanctuary. We are all asked if we possess a firm belief in the divinity of the One Living and True GOD. There never has been, except as a small group of individuals may have so required, any attempt to differentiate as to the relative way we express that firm belief in the existence of the one and only true Creator of the universe. While we, in America, because of our provincialism, think of Masonry
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in connection with the great Protestant division of the Christian religion, yet the history of Masonry shows that it has gone into all countries of the world, regardless of the kind of Christian faith. Masonry has insisted that all members shall come in on a democratic basis. That, from the membership because of character possessed and services rendered, the Master and his officers shall be chosen from the membership by the electoral vote of that membership. While in many cases, we have not strictly adhered to the high standards required in character, yet these are our ideals and we should ever endeavor to approach as closely as the frailties of the human nature may permit. When our people consisted of the thirteen colonies, the Masonic Fraternity came into the lives of the men who were to write in action the glorious story of high manhood and exalted character possessed by our forefathers. The membei-ship in our Fraternity, from the martyred WARREN, and the justly famed philosopher, FRANKLIN, to the im.mortal WASHINGTON, who was "first in peace and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen," influenced and permeated by a fraternal brotherhood, gave a spiritual significance to the exalted document which we know as the "Declaration of Independence," and the marvelous Magna Charta, the "Constitution of the United States," which has ever been the pattern and the guide of the civilized world from that day to this. The spirits of our great masonic brethren who established this nation of ours are calling to us in bugle notes to be true in loyalty and faith to the principles of our government, yet it is not of them or. their membership of which I wish to speak, but rather the lessons that this Fraternity exalted them to obey and which, since the beginning of Christian civilization, have been the guiding principle and the purposeful theme which have held a marvelous influence over the destinies of individuals and of peoples.
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It is of this attitude of mind, with this background, I wish to pierce the future, if I may so do, and determine the services which Masonry is destined to give and the services which Masonry can give if our membership, by the exemplification of their integrity of character, humility of life, and the sacredness with which they hold their social and personal relationships, keep their obligations as positive as the pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night, and thereby become the beacon that will signal the minds of all men that the principles upon which we stand are the fundamental principles of Christian manhood, and as Americans our lives are dedicated to the maintenance and integrity of our American nation and the purity of our flag. There is a conviction growing among men in America that the Christian religion and the Bible must be more and more projected into the lives of men if we are to meet, with sobriety and Christian fortitude, the tremendous difficulties which are now coming info the world to plague and confuse the statesmen of our nation. All about us, under the guise of so-called higher criticism, men are assailing the faith of our fathers as being fit only for children and the ignorant. In far away Australia there is a national law in the statute books which prohibits reference to the Bible and a mention of the Christian religion in any of the schools of that state. The ecclesiastical tendency has ever been conservative and eminently respectable. The minister in his religion has never been a progressive, but rather one clinging to traditions and to early interpretations. This is perfectly natural and logical. Therefore, the Iconoclast comes in head-on collision with the church and it is only natural that he should immediately, because of its very respectability, insist that the church is a friend and co-partner with vested interests, and therefore an enemy of progress and of the laborer, who by the sweat of his brow must daily earn his daily, bread. As an evidence of the need
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of religion in the world and the hunger of the human soul for religious practices and a belief in immortality, we have but to look about us on every hand to discover that the religious instincts are as much a part and parcel of human life as breath is a part of the processes of the human body. The Hindoo temple in the heart of the great cities of America unmistakably point the finger of evidence to the fact that men constantly long for consolation that comes to them through religious teachings, no matter how much they may struggle against vested church practices. One hundred years ago a Pope issued an edict against the property and lives of our brethren, declaring the very fact that they held secret meetings was prima facie evidence their purpose was the destruction of the state and of the religion of the church of which the Roman Pontiff claimed to have been appointed chief, master, and guardian by its divine founder. Through the medium of excommunication incurred by the act of assembling in secret for the practices of the virtues of their fraternity, they were to forfeit their rights, their property, and their lives. Our ancient brethren contended with zeal and eminent success against this iniquitous edict. Now we, in this day and age, are upon troublous times, and the faith of the Christian religion and the practices of the Christian virtues are being assaulted in a no less definite but a much more dangerous form. We are standing today on the threshold, in America as well as in all countries of the world, facing the question as, to whether or not nations of the earth shall, through their constituted bodies, decree that religion is a farce and the Christian an impostor because they both seemingly have stood at the shoulder of vested interests all through civilization from the days of ST. PAUL to the present. It seems to me. Brethren of the Grand Lodge, that Masonry is facing a new test, the like of which it never has faced in all its marvelous history, and it stands in a position.
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to my mind, to render a service in the next fifty years that will be far greater, more definite and more critical than the services which it has rendered mankind, even including that period when it found the world in the throes of the Dark Ages and grew with it into the sunlight of the Renaissance. Every acceptable citizen of America who crosses our threshold is first required to convince the brethren in the lodge that his faith is in the Lord and that he believes that it is well founded. It seems to me that there has never been a time when we should be so exacting in our demands of the exemplification of this faith. There never has been a time when so much of the future of America depends upon the depth of this faith. Are we to close our e.ves to the obvious movements which are on in the world today which are definitely and positively pointing to a certain end? It is impossible to believe that the great movements of unrest in their determination to eradicate every vestige that might cause the return of vested interest and the respectability of the church, could enact laws prohibiting the Bible and religion to be taught the young? Is it a far stretch of imagination to say that, since this took place in Australia it is possible and probable to take place in Great Britain, just as it already has taken place in the overthrow in Russia and likely.to come in Germany? Is it too much a stretch of imagination to believe that if the movement succeeds in Great Britain, as leaders in Great Britain have expressed a fear that it might succeed, it is possible to be followed by a similar success in America? I believe that I am not a sensationalist or an extremist when I say that in my judgment this course of events is within the possibility of our own civilization in its present attitude of mind and trend. However, I am firmly convinced that if we Americans are willing to recognize the responsibility this places upon our shoulders and recognize the possibilities of such a movement reaching an issue in our country, then in my
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judgment we can meet the issue and preserve the integrity of our nation and the purity of our institutions. I am wondering if, out of the plan of civilization, the Creator in his establishment of the machinery of human society has had a definite hand in the direction of the minds of men in the establishment of a Fraternity which should hold sacred and inviolate the plain and simple fundamental laws that were first given through the mouths of the prophets and later exemplified in the teachings of CHRIST and His associates. Such an order for the purpose that when the supreme trial of civilization should be upon this Fraternity may, out of the strength of its character, build anew speculative cathedrals and temples whose conception and purity should be able to again convert the world to the sanity of GOD'S program and the safety in the virtues of life as given in the teachings of CHRIST. I know Masonry has a very distinct and definite mission to perform in this world in the purifying of the lives of the individual membership. It has worked within the walls of the Fraternity in building a product of character and manhood which should be able to withstand the stress of doubt and contradiction in the affairs of men, and through all retain that equilibrium and poise of mind which cherishes above everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;charity and justice. Masonry has been, not a mere incidental of civilization, but for three thousand years has been a constant admonition to an abiding faith in the one living GOD and for two thousand years a training in the precepts of CHRIST'S philosophy of life which should furnish the world with a stability of character and conviction ofheart that can stand the storms as the giant oak and about which may cluster the vacillating of the nation to find a conviction and a surety, and in that finding acquire a new dedication to the purposes of our government and the mission of our flag. I do not want anyone present to suppose for one mo-
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ment that I am even intimating that the Christian religion will fall and that I have a hope of Masonry taking its place. I am trying to say that Masonry is not a religion. It is a fraternity out of whose associations and teachings I am hopeful, and I believe I see that there shall be that steadfastness of character, because of the brethren, which shall enable us to withstand the storms that are beating about us, not as Masons but as Christians and citizens of the United States of America. Masonry is a universal institution. In all the story of civilization it has no parallel. It exists wherever Christianity has gone and it has maintained itself indeed in many places where the practices of the Christian religion have not. It stretches around the world, and the stars of the night and the sun of the day ever find it active in promoting that fraternal spirit of purity and love which is one of the fundamental virtues of the Christian religion. It came to America fifty years before the American nation began life. Its cradle was in the same city which encompassed the cradle of liberty. Its membership was made up of the same men whose spirits and hands founded this nation of ours and furnished the leadership in fighting its battles. And from that day to this it has never been affected by the tempests of internal strife or war. There never has been a time in the world's history when it stood so proudly erect as it does today. Proud of its history, shrouded in antiquity; proud of its record of having lived by the side of the road and having been a friend to man. Proud of its brotherly love and the teaching of the Christian virtues, the Masonic Fraternity stands today as firmly a part of our lives as is the Mount of Gibraltar firmly outlined against the sky. Like Gibraltar with its feet in touch with the waters of the deep as well as the clay of the earth and its form bulking large on the horizon of the heavens, showing stability, permanency, and endurance. In the province of GOD and
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the affairs of the human race may we fraters, as did the fraters of old. Jive and practice the virtues of our Fraternity. May we, as did the ancient brethren, hold fast to the principles of Christian manhood and brotherly love and hold aloft the flag of our nation, for if it is lowered there will be a lonesome place against the sky. "May all love, unseen but felt, overshadow thee. The Love of all thy sons encompass thee. The love of all thy brethren cherish thee. The love of all thy people comfort thee, Till GOD'S love set thee at his side again."
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. W.". CLAYTON LEHMAN, chairman, submitted the following report, which was accepted by a rising vote, after which the Grand Chaplain offered an invocation: To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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"When the world is wrapped in a mantle of night. We see fall many a star, A^'^hen the glorious sun shines out in his might, The stars are still shining afar. Though lost to our view. The stars shine true, Till we come again in their light. "So the light of the lives that we thought went out. Burn brightly just out of our sight, In a glory too great for our state of doubt. With heaven's own radiance bright. We shall meet them in peace When our final release Brings us to their glorious light."
At this hour when our attention is called to the vacancies in our ranks, made since last we met, by promotion of some of pur brethren to the Grand Lodge above, it is fitting that we, who tarry until "our summons comes," should pause to pay due respect to them, and to fortify our minds and hearts that we may the better lay hold on eternal life. P e r h a p s no question has been so profoundly studied throughout the ages as the one the old patriarch JOB voiced, "If a man die, shall he live again?" This question meets us at the very threshold of life. We ponder upon its momentous meaning through life, and is perhaps one of the last that we are endeavoring to analyze as we fall in our last sleep. But man everywhere and always, naturally recognizes himself as a spark of the divine Creator, and that recognition inevitably begets a sense of immortality, so that there seems to be no tribe or race of men in all the history of the earth that has not some belief in immortality. TENNYSON fittingly expresses this intuitive thought of man, when he says: "Thou will not leave us in the dust; Thou madest man, he knows not why ; He thinks he was not made to die. And Thou hast made him, Thou are just." It has been beautifully said, "That life is a battle and a march, a journey to the grave." Every march has its first command, "For-
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ward," its conclusion, "Halt." GOD'S plan has never revealed that this earth was to be our eternal abiding place, and the echo of the command, "Forward," is yet heard when we hear the startling command, "Halt," His life is a segment. The mathematician given a segment of a curved line, can state to a nicety what is the curve and length of the line necessary to complete the circle. Thus we believe that they of the Craft who are not at their labors as usual, are drawing designs on a new trestle-board to make the segment full-orbed. Only a short year has passed since we last met, and many of our brethren stood in the strength and pride of manhood, but in that brief march in our Grand Jurisdiction, Father Time, with his relentless scythe, did garner eight hundred and forty-four of our Craft. "They are not dead ; they have but passed Beyond the mists that blind us here, Into the new and larger life. Of t h a t serener sphere. "We feel upon our fevered brow Their gentle touch, their breath of balm ; Their arms enfold us, and our hearts Grow comforted and calm. ".â&#x20AC;˘Vnd ever near us, though unseen The dear, immortal spirits tread ; For all the boundless universe Is lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there is no dead."
When these brethren first crossed our threshold, they professed trust in GOD. Trust welled within them as an irresistible fountain. No impulse of their lives was more natural than their impulse to trust. And therein we are confronted by an impressive fact. Trust is not a product of theology. It antedates theologies. It does not have its origin in dogmas or ritual. As far back as we can see, amid the mists of antiquity, we can discern shadowy figures lifting up their hearts with that unfaltering trust. The purple of the Fraternity* did not rest upon all of these departed brethren, not all were followed to the grave with pomp and funeral dirge. On their casket was not placed sword and chapeau, nor the emblem of the Master of the Royal Secret, nor upon their charm did crescent and scimitar gleam, but the "plain and unadorned" white apron was deposited, for in their hearts were all the vows and all the degrees and all the honors which the Order ever invested mankind. The Grim Reaper was no respecter of the Craft, for unannounced, and unbidden, he touched one of our official family, call-
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ing none other than our beloved Deputy Grand Master, R-'. W-'. Brother J O H N A. . FERRELL. The Craft was greatly shocked to learn that the call was answered on June 21, 1922. His masonic life was a long and faithful devotion to his brethren. His sterling character and a wonderful appreciative understanding of the spirit of our Institution, endeared him in the hearts of his co-workers, and just as the time ripened to reward him with the highest honor in the power of this Grand Body, the end of the trail was reached. His was an active masonic life. He served his own lodge as Master for four years; High Priest of his chapter, and Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter in 1919; a member of the Council, the Commandery and Consistory, and had attained the rank of K. C. C. H. He served seven consecutive years on Committee on Jurisprudence, three years as chairman. Not only was he active in the service of our great Brotherhood, but he served his community. He was for a time Superintendent of the Public Schools of Sedan, where he resided, but he practiced law since 1906. He served his State as Representative, and State Senator. To his surviving relatives, our heartfelt sympathy, and the blessing of GOD; to the Craft, the glory of his example; and to his memory, the emulation of a sweet and loving life. "He has To He has He
but dropped his robe of clay put his shining garment on ; not wandered far away. is not 'lost' nor 'gone'."
There are few among us who were better known than our faithful craftsman. Brother ROBERT J. MCFARLAND, who passed away at his home in Kansas City, Kansas, November 8, 1922. He served as our District Deputy Grand Master for fourteen years, from 1907 to 1920. He was likewise Secretary of his Kansas City lodge, and a t the time he passed away, was closing his twenty-first year of continuous service. One of our official family-says of him, "That the Almighty no doubt has created many men as good at heart as Brother MCFARLAND, but' none better. His general makeup, disposition and character were such that when you met and talked to him, one always felt better. Life seemed happier, the world better, and light seemed to shine brighter." He was serving a s Clerk of the District Court, and was re-elected by a large majority, but passed away the next morning, before he learned of his re-election. Another of our District Deputy Grand Masters, and one who served on many committees for many years, was Brother AARON H. CONNETT, of Great Bend, who passed away at his home on July
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6, 1922. He was an ardent and faithful Freemason. He loved to serve. His professional services were rendered to some brother at almost every Communication of Grand Lodge. Unselfish, devoted to the cause of Freemasonry, he extended its influence in his community by practicing its precepts. Not only was he active in this Grand Body, but in the Grand Chapter and Grand Council, of which he was Grand Treasurer. The influence of such a noble brother will not die. A soul so tender and beautiful lives on. Somewhere again we shall feel his loving touch and commune with his gentle spirit in sweeter and holier labors. In the Grand Jurisdictions with which we are in fraternal correspondence, have passed twenty-two Past Grand Masters, and two Past Grand Secretaries. In sorrow do we bow with their families, and the great host of admiring brethren for these distinguished craftsmen. "Servants of GOD, well done, Thy glorious warfare is past, The battles fought, the race is won, And ye are crowned at last." We believe in the immortality of the soul, a happy and a joyous consolation. We believe that the tender farewells spoken by our brethren was but the joyful "Good Morning" of an everlasting day. We stand today in the gateway of another year. These brethren can no longer accompany us, but their spirits will linger, the memory of their lives will inspire us to wield with greater zeal our working tools that we may accomplish that which GOD would have us do, to establish on earth "The Fatherhood of GOD, and the Brotherhood of man." As we reverently lay the sprig of acacia on the graves of these departed, may it be to us a forceful admonition of the frailty of human life, and beautiful token of the immortality of the soul. We have consigned their bodies to the earth; we shall cherish their memories while we live; we do commend their spirits to GOD who gave them. "Their barks have silently sailed away Across the shadowy unknown sea; The mists have hidden their snow-white sails. From the sight of gazersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you and me. Their ships will never be seen again, Nor lie at anchor near this shore; We have no chart of their lonely voyage. We know but this-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;they will come no more. W^e will watch and wait a little while. Till the harbor-master sets us free ; And then, with our freight of hope and faith. We, too, shall sail o'er the unknown sea."
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E r e another cycle shall pass, who can say which of us here today will be numbered with the missing at the next meeting of this Grand Body. "In the midst of life we are in death." This subtle thing we call life may be extinguished in a moment when we least expect it. How fleeting and transitory are all things earthly. What a beautiful and well rounded life would we have, would we but govern ourselves by the sublime principles upon which Masonry is founded, for "whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." May we "so improve the remaining span of life that when our frail and weak bodies may become cold and inanimate, our disembodied spirits may soar aloft to the realms of life and light eternal." Fraternally submitted, CLAYTON L E H M A N ,
Chairman. APPOINTMENT
OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
MASONIC
The Grand Master announced the appointment of the following special committee on Masonic Usages and Customs, as recommended by the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: M.'. W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, M.". W.'. ELRICK C. COLE, M . \ W . ' . WILLIAM I. STUART, M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L. BURDICK, M . ' . W . ' . OWEN J. WOOD.
To this committee were referred the following subjects : Masonic Service Association. Lodges not attending District-Meetings. Capacity of lodge room where summonses are issued. Certificate for Transfer of Membership. Physical Qualification. CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master then called the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:15 P. M.
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Immediately after the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment the members were conveyed to the Masonic Home by means of autos, furnished by the Wichita brethren. During their visit at the Home a picture was taken of all present, massed in front of the buildings.
EVENING SESSION. February 28, 1923. The Grand Master called the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:15 P. M. WEDNESDAY,
E X E M P L I F I C A T I O N OF THE WORK.
The hour having arrived for the exemplification of the third degree, the Grand Officers vacated their stations and places, which were at once filled by the brethren who had served as officers of Bestor G. Brown Lodge of Wichita while working under Letters of Dispensation during the past year. The Work was rendered not only in a most admirable manner, but in accordance with the strict letter of the Work in this jurisdiction and in conformity with the floor plans adopted by the Grand Lodge many years ago. SPECIAL ADDRESS.
W.'. ROBERT P. MCCOLLOCH, a Past Master of Anthony Lodge No. 200, then delivered the following address, prepared by him, and which is to be delivered at all district meetings during the year, and subsequently in all lodges:
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FUNDAMENTALS OF FREEMASONRY. BRETHREN: W h e n some of us Vvere school-boys w e w r o t e u p o n ihe p a g e s of our copy-books this saying of a wise m a n : " K n o w l e d g e is P o w e r . " A n d s o m e of u s w r o t e t h e copy b o l d l y ; a n d others, t i m i d l y ; a n d o t h e r s w r o t e it w i t h m a n y a blot, and b l u n d e r , a n d l a b o r e d u s e of p e n . F r o m our s c h o o l - r o o m s w e w e n t out into the school of life, t h e r e to t r a n s l a t e o u r copy into t e r m s of action. A n d s o m e of us h a v e d o n e this b o l d l y ; others, timidly; a n d o t h e r s with m a n y a b l o t a n d b l u n d e r ; j u s t as in o u r school d a y s we w r o t e t h e copy on the pages of o u r books. All w h o are h e r e a s s e m b l e d ; either in youth, m a n h o o d , o r age, w e r e a d m i t t e d to M a s o n i c light a n d adm o n i s h e d to m a k e a d v a n c e m e n t i n Masonic k n o w l e d g e . T h e r e w a s e x p l a n a t i o n of t h a t e l e m e n t a r y symbol, the T r e s t l e Board, u p o n w h i c h t h e G r a n d Architect of the U n i v e r s e h a d d r a w n t h e designs, f o r speculative Masons to copy i n the erection of t h e i r s p i r i t u a l buildings. And, v e r y l i k e t h e school-boys w r o t e t h e i r copy, s o m e hav?, t r a c e d t h e s e designs b o l d l y ; o t h e r s , t i m i d l y ; a n d o t h e r s w i t h hesitating h a n d s , a n d c a r e l e s s use of the symbolic tools; t h e gauge, gavel, s q u a r e , p l u m b , level. It t h u s h a s h a p p e n e d t h a t t h e r e is m u c h i m p e r f e c t w o r k . Now, M a s o n i c k n o w l e d g e is p o t e n t i a l p o w e r . If, in our lives, w e h a d u s e d o u r Masonic tools w i t h b e t t e r k n o w l e d g e a n d t h e greater c a r e w e w o u l d h a v e exercised such p o w e r f o r right t h i n k i n g a n d r i g h t living t h a t t h e w o r l d w o u l d n o w be a f a r b e t t e r w o r l d t h a n it is. T h e r e is i n c r e a s i n g d e s i r e t h a t the g r e a t . b o d y of o u r f r a t e r n i t y i n the s t a t e m a y b e c o m e m o r e f a m i l i a r w i t h the f u n d a m e n t a l s of o u r b e l o v e d order. You w h o h e a r m e a r e doubtless w e l l g r o u n d e d in these f u n d a m e n t a l s ; being e x p o n e n t s of t h e w o r k , s t u d e n t s of m a -
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sonic history and traditions, well acquainted with the ancient landmarks, charges and regulations. But it is a fact that too large a percentage of our members have but faint and imperfect conception of the truths which Masonry teaches by symbolism. Many, indeed, there are, word and letter perfect in the work and lectures of the degrees, faithful in attendance, deeply concerned in all that aftects our interests, who are either wholly uninformed or poorly informed as to the true significance of the things which they symbolically present to candidates, and to the younger of the brethren. These have not given the study to the history and traditions which would lead to a knowledge that the beautiful and impressive symbols are but caskets in which the verities of Freemasonry are encased. This condition furnishes occasion for my address. I entertain the hope that something may be said wjiich will appeal to you; leaders, as you are in your lodges; representative men and Masons of your several communities; and that will arouse you to the urgent need of a better understanding of Masonry, fundamentally. If this can be done you will, in your lodges, counsel your less informed brethren to make careful and comprehensive study of the Masonic truths as these are expressed in Masonic symbolism. If something can be said touching basic principles of Freemasonry, others will occur to you, and out of this discussion there may come material; important and interesting, for your own use on similar occasions in your several lodges. There are two recognized schools of Masonic thought; the historical and the traditional. The former conceives of Freemasonry as it is set down in the annals of time. The latter adds to this view that which has come down through the traditions of the human race. The historical school holds Freemasonry to be of comparatively recent origin, measured by authentic his-
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tory, while the traditional school assigns it so far back even as the beginning of time, and man. There is, however, no serious conflict between the schools. Indeed, in many particulars, they blend. With the advance in knowledge, the discoveries made by archajologists, the ability now possessed by scholars to decipher inscriptions written upon the walls of ancient temples and tombs, there is found such proof of the claims made by the traditionahsts as give them substantial credence. Every Mason should advance in knowledge of the craft. To this end he should make thorough study of the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations; Anderson's Constitution, and such other documents and books as set forth the known facts of the beginnings of Freemasonry which have, by authority, been approved as authentic history. To this knowledge he should add the vast amount of information to be gathered from the numerous books written by distinguished and reliable members of the order, who have traveled in all lands, investigated the "Mysteries of the ancients," the symbolism found in every countiy, studied the history and traditions of peoples and tribes, examined ancient shrines, temples and inonuments, deciphered the curious inscriptions, symbols and signs, found in every part of the known world. These students have made this exhaustive investigation and research for the purpose of proving that Freemasonrj' originated in the religious rites of prehistoric man. To such as these, equally with those who have given us the undisputed history. Masons are deeply indebted. It is to be hoped that some books of both schools are in your ijersonal or lodge libraries. If not, then make use of that unrivaled collection of Masonic literature to be found in the. library of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, accessible to every brother within this jurisdiction. All of Freemasonry centers in a word. That word, in our language, is God. The equivalent of this word
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is found in every known tongue' and in the vocabulary of every people of the most ancient time. And, coupled with this word, as it is found written upon the monuments of antiquity, are many of the signs and symbols which we, as Masons, know in relation to the word. These facts evidence a universal and age-old belief in a Supreme Being; the Grand Architect of the Universe, and its Supreme Ruler. Here, then, is a sound basis for the deduction that Freemasonry is an institution having origin in antiquity, and a belief having universal acceptance. This conception of God is the only dogma of Ancient Craft Masonry. In the galaxy of our Ancient Landmarks it holds chief place. Everything in Masonic philosophy proceeds from it, returns to it. Truly, then, since these things are so, we may well claim for our fraternity the designation of "Ancient." "While a requirement of belief in one God such as I have mentioned is an unalterable Landmark of Freemasonry it is one of striking elasticity. Every Mason has the right to make such interpretation of the dogma as is agreeable to his conscience and not in conflict with the original statement of Masonic faith. For myself, as for many of you, the interpretation is in terms of the (Christian religion. But the right of interpretation which is yours, and mine, is equally the right of our brethren of other religious beliefs. It cannot be too often stated, nor too clearly put, that Masons of the Jewish faith, followers of Mohammed, disciples of Confucius, devotees of Buddha, adherents of any religion in which the idea of one God is fundamental, are just as truly Masons as we, ourselves. The time is past when Masons must be of the religion of the country where they have residence. Today, Masons are everywhere privileged to worship God according to the dictates of their consciences. It was always the rule that a Mason must be a free man. In the sweep of the centuries it
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lias become true that he is free not only in body, but in his religious convictions. Thus, a Mason is indeed, "Captain of his own soul." In this connection a word as to that Landmark which makes "The Book of the Law" an indispensable part of the furniture of a lodge. It has been held at some times, in some places, that by the term "Book of the Law," is meant the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. Such a construction strikes at the universality of Symbolic Masonry. For, since belief in God as Grand Architect of the Universe is the essence of our philosophy, and, since the individual Mason is free to make interpretation of that dogma in the light of his own reason and conscience, it follows that to the .lew, the Pentateuch is the "Book of the Law," as is the Koran, to the Moslem, the Sutras to the Buddhist, the Vedas to the Hindu, the "Book of Kings,".to the Chinese. For these, our Masonic brethren, their sacred books are "Books of the Law," even as is the Bible to the Mason of Christian faith. In the lodges of these brethren their sacred writings must, by the Landmark, be always present, and upon the writings they assume Masonic obligations. Closely linked with these Landmarks are two others; Resurrection to the future life, and the Equality of Masons! These are obvious corollaries. It is impossible to separate belief in God from that of the soul's immortality. And, concerning equality, it is a Masonic doctrine that we are children of one great Father. Upon these four cornerstones rests the whole of Masonic philosophy. Built upon such Landmarks this philosophy could not fail of leaving its impress upon mankind, and of being an important factor in shaping individual and national life. In all the world movements towards the development of a broader, better, higher civilization it has been, as it now is, the common ground on which
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those may stand who desire God to be Supreme in the lives of men, and who recognize unselfish service as the measure of genuine success. AVhile these ideals have from the beginning been present in Freemasonry, believed in and lived by Masons of every age and clime, there is need of giving tiiem special emphasis and serious consideration. Today they are essential as powerful forces for the remaking of the world. Such they were in times past;- operating to lead peoples into larger life, greater happiness, fuller freedom; to establish governments upon the principle of equality; to declare the right of the people to rule; to secure religious and civil liberty. It is a fascinating story; the part played by Freemasonry in the development of free institutions. But, I ask you, was there ever greater danger than now that the things coming so largely out of Masonic Idealism might be lost?- World conditions are alarming, and Masons everywhere should take note of the trend of events; the possibility of the destruction of all that Masonry has wrought. We need not look beyond the limits of our own country for disturbing signs. Here, as elsewhere, two ideals, the one spiritual, the other, material, are in conflict for supremacy. The one gives expression to faith in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. The other proclaims there is no God; that man is Wholly material; that human society is based on racial, caste, class, social conditions, by economic interests; that there is no spiritual bond uniting man to man. In the philosophy of the materialist there is no love for country, no regard for existing government, no recognition of nor gratitude for a legacy resulting from the suffering and sacrifice of patriotic sires. His philosophy denies the sacredness of marriage, the sanctity of the home, and boldly declares women and children to be the property of the state. The system wars on private property and individual rights. Its ultimate aim is the utter destruction of a govern-
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ment where there is liberty under law, and the establishment of a social order in which unbridled license shall be the central idea of a materialistic code. Such a philosophy is no part of our own glorious heritage. It had its rise in lands of autocratic rule and age-long ignorance and oppression. It may be the extreme rebound from such conditions. It is spreading in many lands. It is firmly established in Russia, gaining ground in Germany, France, Italy, and now is threatening the very foundations of the British empire. To us Americans, who are feeling the impact of its assaults upon our spiritual ideal, there is call to battle for what is most precious to us in our traditions, our standards of government, our national life. The fruits of this destructive theory of a social order are becoming more and more apparent here. Witness the waves of crime sweeping the country; the disregard for law, contempt of courts and all authority, lax enforcement of the laws; the growth of the divorce evil; the lack of reverence for home, parent, sacred ties, and obligations; the clash of warring classes; the conflict of interests; the appalling increase in the use of drugs and narcotics; the tendency towards parentalism in government; the lowering of moral standards in business and public affairs. To Masons who remember and cherish the thought that the principles we teach and seek to live are woven into our Bills of Rights and our organic law, the program of the Materialist must be abhorrent. When we reflect it was our illustrious brothers; Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Marshall, who had a large part in formulating our system of government, and giving it judicial interpretation, and contemplate the possibility of the wreck of their ideals upon the rocks of materialism, we are struck with horror. Conspiracy against our government is conspiracy against Freemasonry. The wreck of one would be the wreck of the other.
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Masons often give too narrow a meaning to the word, "Work." W e are apt to limit its scope to labors in lodges, the conferring of degrees, the things distinctively Masonic. We should give the word the broader and higher meaning. There is much more work for us outside lodges than within them. It is our mission to disseminate Masonic ideas, to diffuse Masonic light. These things are vastly more important than is the ceremonial by which we make a man a Mason. Out yonder where humanity is distraught; where strife, selfishness, suffering, are controlling affairs and lives; where God is being forgotten and man is losing faith in m a n ; there lies our work. Humanity is in a vast melting pot out of which it must come; purified and chastened, or as dross; base, gross, savage. The peoples of the world are singing hymns of hate and chanting war cries.. There is unrest, discouragement, dismay. Every man's hand is raised against his brother as he exclaims: "Down Eros, Up Mars." All civilization is in a fluid state; a seething mass, lacking cohesion. Passion rules where love should reign. This dire condition demands action. The world must have a leader. And one will come. It may be a statesman with world vision; a Man on Horseback, or a prophet with an ennobling message. May we not hope and work that it shall be the prophet who will come; a Masonic Prophet; who can give the world a Masonic environment; Masonic light. Our fraternity stands for Justice, Truth, Equality, Mercy, Temperance, Relief, friendship, Love, Harmony. If a Masonic leadership be offered and accepted at this fateful hour of world destiny; if Masonic principles are made the base of world character, there will be the transformation and transfiguration of the individual and the mass. I have spoken of the growth of materialism. It has its leaders, advocates and preachers, every where. Listen now to a recent utterance of the high priest of
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the Material creed: "Let us sit tight until the red world revolution breaks out." "All we ask is that our foreign comrades give us five years more to prove the advantage of socialism ever capitalism." Such is the ultimate purpose of Materialism. Heed it; meet it; defeat it. Joining itself to all other spiritual forces, assuming leadership, if need be, let Freemasonry prove itself the effective force and stabilizing agency for the preservation of the social order, and the concert of the world in working out the problems of our civilization. Freeiriasonry is a force which, if energized, will broadcast Law, Liberty, Love, until these shall become the basis of,human society. A book, recently published, entitled, "Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods," is of absorbing interest. It should be in every Masonic library. The author, J. S. M. Ward, an English Mason of high degree, is a notable traveler and student of "mysteries." As the title indicates the book deals with ancient religious rites and ceremonies, and with signs, symbols, frescos, tablets, inscriptions, found on the walls of tombs and temples of antiquity. The similarity of all these with those of modern Masonic practices and symbols are strikingly presented, and furnishes strong evidence for the argument of the author that "Freemasonry is the root of all ancient mysteries and all modern religious systems." Whether the reader agrees with the author or not he will be amazed at the amount of material gathered, sifted and logically arranged. He will admit that the conclusions drawn by the author are well supported by the facts shown, and that in this book there is a valuable contribution to Masonic literature. Out of the mass of facts presented the author brings one conclusion which should challenge the attention of every thinking Mason. Briefly, it is this:
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Our age is the Age of Mars, the Destroj'er. The world is to enter a new Age; that of the Perfected Man. There will be a great awakening of the spiritual in man. A new type of religious outlook will appear. The gross materialism now disfiguring human society will pass away. But while we are moving towards a better world there are yet dangers, difficulties, it may be even the "Valley of the Shadow of Death." Mars has yet several years in which to trouble men and nations. In the new world, now in the travail of its birth. Freemasonry will be present, surviving any wrecks of empires, and even of our boasted civilization. Freemasonry will lay the broad foundations upon which the government, religion, social order, will be built. In Freemasonry all humanity will be bound by the ties of fraternal love. I alFirm that the best citizenship to be found in any communit}', in any land, is Masonic citizenship. This is not said to arouse pride, but rather to stimulate humility. If we are such a citizenship what inspiring opportunities, what tremendous obligations are ours! What more exalted purpose could be conceived by us than that of leading the world from material to spiritual ideals, and rebuilding it upon our Landmarks of the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man! Freemasonry and democracy are interchangeable terms. Democracy is the child of Freemasonry. But the democracy as thus originated is not that which is too often observed in our day. False teachers and leaders have cheapened the meaning of democracy so that its expression is often quite different from the Masonic idea. W e need exercise caution because of this fact. It may happen in our zeal for increase in mem-
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bership that we will lower the tests of fitness for membership. It is not my province to discuss our standards of physical fitness, but may I not urge the study of these standards as laid down by the recognized authorities. While maintaining, as I do, that Masonic citizenship is everywhere the best, I venture to say entrance to Masonic life and light should be accorded to men who meet the physical, intellectual and moral requirements prescribed for all who become members of a democracy as it is interpreted by Freemasonry. It is out of a love I bear Symbolic Masonry that I set out these matters in this order. In the conditions presented there is no reason for pessimism. The times and conditions call for "Good and true men." Masonic lodges the world over are made up of such men. By all the sacred traditions; by all the splendid achievements; by all the glorious history, it must not be that Freemasonry shall now fail to keep alive faith in God, faith in man. The Spiritual will yet triumph over the Material. God shall reign and men shall be brethren. Dedicating ourselves to a sublime purpose we will hold high the blazing torch of Masonry as we march to conflict with the forces of evil. And the majestic lines of Kipling shall be our battle cry: "God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of oar far-flung battle line— Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget—Lest we forget! "If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe—' Such boastings as the Gentiles use. Or lesser breeds without the Law— Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget—Lest we forget!"
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 A. M. Thursday morning.
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MORNING SESSION. THURSDAY, March 1, 1923. The M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor by the M.'. W.". Grand Master at 9 o'clock A. M. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON.stated that the usual report had been prepared, printed, and would appear in the printed Proceedings. . SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON presented the following reports, which, on motion of R.'. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN, were adopted: To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
GRAND LODGE OF PANAMA.
Your committee submitted a report dealing with the Grand Lodge of Panama at the Annual Communication on March 18, 1920, stating that this Grand Lodge did not comply with the formula adopted by our Grand Lodge in 1908, which required that fraternal relations be extended only to Grand Lodges having sovereign and undisputed jurisdiction over the territory in which they were located. At the time the report was made the Grand Lodge of Panama did not have exclusive jurisdiction over the territory known as Panama, but had an agreement with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, whereby the Grand Lodge of Panama could receive and act on applications for the degrees of Symbolic Masonry from citizens of Panama, although they actually lived and carried on business, trades and professions in the Canal Zone; likewise, the lodges under the jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone (which District Grand Lodge holds its authority from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts) could receive petitions from citizens of the United States although they actually lived or carried on their business or trades or professions within the Republic of Panama.
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Since t h a t time the treaty between the Grand Lodges of Panama and Massachusetts has been modified, and now provides that all American citizens residing in the Republic of Panama who desire to become Masons must be initiated or affiliated with the lodges in the Canal Zone, and that all residents of Panama in the Canal Zone shall apply in like manner to the lodges in Panama. However, an exception, consisting of a waiver of jurisdiction at the pleasure of the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone, is maderegarding American citizens who live- in the Republic of Panama who .desire to apply to a lodge in Panama for the degrees, and likewise the Grand Lodge of Panama can waive jurisdiction over its citizens residing in the Canal Zone who desire to receive the degrees in one of the lodges working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. This substantially grants sovereign and undisputed jurisdiction over the territory in which each is located, and comes within the requirements of our prescribed formula. Your committee, therefore, recommends that the request for official recognition be granted to the Grand Lodge of Panama, and that the usual exchange of Grand Representatives be authorized. GRAND LODGE OF HONDURAS, CENTRAL AMERICA.
A communication, accompanied by a copy of their Constitution and By-Laws, was received under date of July 15, 1922, from the Grand Lodge of Honduras, Central America, requesting fraternal recognition. Your committee, after careful consideration and considerable correspondence with our brethren in Honduras,, learns that this Grand Lodge conforms in every particular to the formula prescribed by our Grand Lodge, namely: First, it requires its initiates to express a belief in the existence of GOD and the immortality of the soul; second, the obligations of its initiates are taken in the name of GOD, on the Holy Scriptures or Book of Faith, recognized by the candidate as the Word of GOD; third, their Grand Lodge is sovereign and independent of control of any other body whatever; fourth, the v/ork of their Grand Lodge is limited to and confers only the first three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. Your committee, therefore, feels warranted in recommending that we extend to the Grand Lodge of Honduras official recognition as a regular and legitimate Masonic Grand Lodge, and that an exchange of representatives be accorded them. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K .
WILSON,
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SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.". W . ' . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N submitted t h e following r e p o r t , which, on motion of M.'. W . ' . PERRY M . H O I S -
INGTON, w a s a d o p t e d : To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Your committee has given careful consideration to the subject of "Foreign Relations" as presented by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master in his address, dealing with the refusal of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire to accept our official receipts as proper documentary evidence when brethren of our jurisdiction desire to visit lodges in that State, and submits the following: We find on a careful examination of the correspondence that under our regulations concerning documentary evidence, members of our jurisdiction cannot be admitted as visitors to any lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. This refusal on the part of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire is in direct opposition to the common law of Masonry or comity between Grand Lodges. Our Grand Lodge has, without exception, conceded to all other Grand Lodges the right to indicate whatever form of documentary evidence they deemed best, and under the practice of comity between jurisdictions, we have accepted such evidence as proper in connection with the usual examination in visiting lodges. Your committee feels it unnecessary to recite the facts, as they are fully covered in the address of the Grand Master. However, it appears from the correspondence that our Grand Master wrote a fraternal letter to the Grand Master of New Hampshire, placing before him these two cases and requested his views on the subject. The letter evidently was ignored, and in the opinion of your committee it was a violation of that respect due from one Grand Master to another in dealing with matters of mutual interest to both jurisdictions. Therefore in view of all the facts, and in order to maintain the dignity of our Grand Lodge, your committee unhesitatingly recommends that the fraternal relations heretofore existing between our Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire be withdrawn, and that our Grand Secretary be directed to offi-
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cially notify the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire through its Grand Secretary, and likewise notify all lodges within our jurisdiction that visitation in any lodges within the State of New Hampshire is hereby prohibited. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Co')mnittee. MASONIC HOME S P E C I A L . ASSESSMENT.
The hour having arrived for the special order, concerning the recommendation of the Grand Master that an assessment be made upon the membership for the construction of additional buildings to the Masonic Home, M.". W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON moved that the recommendation be adopted. After the matter had been thoroughly explained to the Grand Lodge the motion was adopted by almost an.unanimous vote. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
R.". W.'. HUBERT H . HUBBARD, chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted: To the M-'- W-'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: In summarizing the records of Kansas Masons for the year 1922, the first item to attract our attention is the marked drop in the number of degrees conferredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;12,748 as compared with 20,338 the year previous; our net gain being 3,147, as against 6,158 in 1921. While the net increase was smaller than for any year since 1918, yet it is fair to assume that greater discrimination has been exercised in the choice of material and t h a t our ceremonies and Ritual have been more carefully observed. The next outstanding point is that only three lodges are denied representation in the Grand Lodge this year owing to their failure to submit their annual reports within the time provided by law; these being Spring Hill No. 56, Delaware No. 96, and Long Island No. 231. Spring Hill suffered a like penalty in 1918. Any normally intelligent man should be able to make out the annual report of his lodge on the morning following the close of the books for the year, but such is the nature of man that only a very small
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per cent of our Secretaries actually make up the reports by January 1st, and the great majority seem very well satisfied if they get to the postoffice before it closes January 10th. The following items are taken from the records of these deliberate men who at least cannot assign undue haste as the cause of their errors. One hundred and eight Secretaries changed the name or initial of some of their members since the last report; they serve the following lodges: Nos. 3, 5, 7, 11, 12, 19, 21, 23, 24, 29, 30, 39, 40, 46, 54, 55, 56, 61, 67, 68, 71, 74, 77, 93, 96, 97,101, 104, 106, 107, 112, 114, 115, 117, 120, 129, 131, 133, 135, 136, 137, 142, 143, 144, 145, 150, 153, 154, 160, 162, 164, 165, 181, 183, 187, 195, 198, 199, 206, 212, 214, 217, 221, 222, 225, 231, 234, 242, 243, 246, 248, 252, 257, 258, 270, 273, 277, 278, 281, 291, 300, 301, 302, 307, 318, 319, 324, 330, â&#x20AC;˘ 332, 333, 336, 341, 350, 352, 353, 355, 361, 362, 366, 368, 380, 390, 394, 398, 406, 417, 419, and 427. Thirty-one Secretaries failed to observe the usual alphabetical order in making up the roll of members. Their lodge numbers are as follows: Nos. 7, 30, 39, 40, 43, 56, 64, 67, 68, 74, 78, 83, 113, 118, 161, 195, 205, 242, 247, 252, 258, 273, 292, 309, 314, 329, 332, 353, 378, 406, and 412. Sixty Secretaries neglected the alphabetical order in the report of work done. They belong to the following lodges: Nos. 21, 27, 29, 40, 42, 49, 64, 70, 72, 75, 76, 88, 9*, 105, 108, 119, 131, 135, 137, 142, 152, 176, 185, 188, 212, 213, 214, 236, 238, 244, 246, 252, 263, 264, 276, 279, 283, 287, 291, 301, 302, 304, 309, 324, 327, 329, 337, 339, 348, 352, 355, 361, 371, 385, 390, 404, 408, 410, 413, and 418. Thirteen Secretaries listed the names in reverse order under work done. They were elected by lodges Nos. 27, 75, 105, 118, 119, 176, 235, 292, 300, 327, 337, 389, and 426. Four of cur brethren of the crossed pens-reversed the names on the roll of members. They made the report for lodges Nos. 176, 389, 426 and 430. Sixty-six Secretaries made use of abbreviations and initials instead of the full names, in the reports from lodges Nos. 11, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 40, 43, 45, 64, 67, 82, 83, 93, 96, 106, 107, 128, 129, 135, 137, 138, 139, 141, 145, 154, 160, 168, 174, 176, 183, 212, 213, 217, 219, 230, 233, 235, 241, 252, 260, 271, 294, 296, 300, 302, 310, 315, 318, 319, 337, 341, 361, 362, 368, 374, 378, 380, 390, 400, 406, 408, 412, 417, 425, and 427, while two of them, Nos. 240 and 357, used ditto marks. Five made the impression of the lodge seal contrary to the instructions on the reports of lodges Nos. 96, 141, 246, 270, and 430.
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The Secretaries of Nos. 118, 262, 334, and 368 did not close their reports with the usual certificate, and the same four and the Secretary of No. 241, did not sign the report at all. The report of No. 115 was signed by the retiring Secretary, and the list of officers was incomplete in No. 47 and No. 401. Brother THOMAS O . DOWNEY, who has been Secretary of Douglass Lodge No. 151 for the past three years, distinguished himself by not maintaining alphabetical order in his roll, using abbreviations, and introducing many variations in the names and initials. He also used two colors of ink. Brother EDWARD J. JOHNSON, Secretary of Ellinwood No. 217, was so unfortunate as to lose or mislay his Book of Annual Returns, and therefore could not make up any report until he had received assistance from the Grand Secretary. One good brother managed to have his name spelled four different ways, and on inquiry a s to the correct manner, replied that as no one in Topeka knew him and everyone in his own town knew all about him, it was a matter of entire indifi'erence to him how it went on the records. The Grand Secretary was a t liberty to please himself, and the brother would be equally well satisfied. This was in answer to the ninth letter on the subject sent out by the Grand Secretary. The constant use o'f initials, even when correct, would, were it not for the watchfulness of our Grand Secretary, soon destroy the usefulness and value of a system of records which has no equal among the Grand Jurisdictions and should so appeal to the pride of our Secretaries that they would make every effort to maintain accuracy which has so far distinguished them. Our Masters and Secretaries do not sufficiently appreciate the requirements of their duties, and often our members are not sufficiently discerning-in the choice of these officials: For example, it required five letters and,five telegrams to obtain a report from Long Island No. 231. It was finally received on J a n u a r y 17th, returned for correction and upon its final receipt was accompanied by a letter that showed either such complete indifference or ignorance of the requirements of the occasion, that in view of the fact that the Secretary, Brother C. W. STARR, had the honor of being the' Master of his lodge the previous year, this committee recommends t h a t the matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master for such discipline as he may see fit. Caney Lodge No. 324 was the cause of so much unnecessary correspondence that we feel justified in expressing the hope that Brother FRANK F . OLSEN, Master, and Brother HERBERT V. KING,
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Three other Secretaries have earned special mention in this connection. Brother GUY 0 . BUSKIRK, of Pacific Lodge No. 29, at Humboldt; Brother JOSEPH J. MARSHALL, Canopy Lodge No. 248, at Grenola; and Brother GILBERT C. NORDSTROM, of Marquette Lodge No. 353, all required help from their District Deputy Grantf Masters to get their reports in final shape and into the postofRce. Lodges
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Six lodges that have been working under Dispensation come to this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge with requests for Charter. MINNEOLA.
Minneola Lodge, of Clark County, was continued from 1921. They have held twenty-six communications, initiated four, passed five, raised five, received $338.30, disbursed $220.22, and have a debt at present, amounting to $248.37. Their transcript of proceedings is carefully prepared and we recommend t h a t a Charter be granted them. DEERFIELD.
Deerfield Lodge, Kearny County, commenced work May 25th; held seventeen communications, initiated five, passed five and raised five;.their receipts were $628.71, disbursements $579.04, leaving a balance on hand of $31.67. They collect the minimum fee allowed by law for the degrees, $30.00, which is unwise and should be raised. However, they have a debt of only $50.00, their reports are in splendid shape, the only error we note being that on October 5th they opened on the Fellow Craft degree and then called off and opened a lodge of Master Masons. But we have no hesitation in recommending that a Charter be granted to them. BESTOR G. BROWN.
Bestor G. Brown Lodge, at Wichita, commenced work May 18th. They have held fifty-nine communications, initiated fortyone, passed twenty-eight and raised twenty-five. Their receipts amount to $2,200.00, their disbursements to $1,499.11, leaving a balance on hand of $700.89. Except for a few errors in procedure, including opening on a lower degree and afterwards on a higher, their records are good, and we recommend their petition for a Charter be favorably acted upon.
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ROSALIA.
Rosalia Lodge, Butler County, commenced work May 18th. They held thirty-six communications, initiated nineteen, passed fifteen, and raised fourteen. Their receipts were $855.00. Their disbursements $689.79, leaving a balance on hand amounting to $65.21. We note but five errors in their transcript. In each case, it being that of opening on a lower degree and afterwards on a higher. Notwithstanding, we recommend that a Charter be granted and â&#x20AC;˘ predict a bright future for this lodge. ULYSSES.
Ulysses Lodge, Grant County, commenced work October 25th. They held fourteen communications, initiated eight and passed four. They received $563.00, paid out $562.84, and have on hand sixteen cents. On their last meeting, they opened in the Entered Apprentice degree, called off, opened a Lodge of Fellow Crafts, then called off and opened a Lodge of Master Masons. We believe, however, that if granted a Charter they will not repeat this performance, and so recommend that their petition be granted. OVERLAND PARK.
Overland Park Lodge, Johnson County, began work October 18th, held ten communications, initiated six, passed five, received $522.00, paid out $288.25, having a balance on hand of $233.75. By very excellent financial arrangements they have been able to completely equip themselves with furnishing, paraphernalia, and all necessary articles to the amount of $1,825.00, this debt being guaranteed by twenty of the brethren. They have presented a transcript without flaw, and would appear to have an unusual opportunity for success in the field of Masonry. However, certain irregularities appear in their transcript concerning the reception and action taken on petitions in less than the lawful time, and your committee, therefore, recommends that a Charter be granted providing satisfactory evidence is furnished the incoming Grand Master clearing the records. It is t h e profound conviction of your Committee on Chartered' Lodges that Grand Lodge By-Law No. 76 should be graven on the hearts of each and every brother chosen Master of a lodge in this jurisdiction. The reading of our Constitution and By-Laws is almost entirely neglected and a knowledge of the Landmarks and Ancient Charges is foreign to ninety-nine per cent of our members. If our masonic brethren could be brought to inform themselves
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along these lines, many of the criticisms in the foregoing report would be entirely eliminated. A complete masonic education is contained in the volumes of our Annual Proceedings and Correspondence Reports, if only the members of the Craft would avail themselves of it. The system of lectures proposed is an excellent move in this direction, and we trust may result in an awakened and enlightened body of Masons in the great State of Kansas. Fraternally submitted, HUBERT H . HUBBARD, GEORGE W . TROUT,
Cominittee. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC USAGES AND CUSTOMS.
M.". W.'. WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, chairman, submitted the following report, which was, on motion, adopted. The repeal of Standing Regulation No. 1 received more than the required two-thirds vote: To the M-'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: We, the members of the special committee appointed by the Grand Master upon Masonic Usages and Customs, to whom was referred five special subjects, respectfully beg leave to report that we have had the same under careful consideration and make the following recommendations: MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION.
As to the Kansas Grand Lodge becoming a member of the Masonic Service Association, we approve the conclusion reached by the Grand Master to the effect that the per capita and additional cost incident to the availing ourselves of the opportunities and privileges offered by the Association are greater than it would seem wise and prudent to expend, when we are facing such imperative need of funds for the dependent and unfortunate ones in our midst. We therefore, concur in the Grand Master's conclusion that we decline to become a member of this Association. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION.
With reference to Standing Regulation No. 1, concerning the physical qualifications of a candidate for the degrees of Masonry,
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which was enacted two years ago, we are of the opinion that while it in no way or manner changed or modified the Law, Landmarks, or Regulations theretofore existing on that subject, yet the extent to which the experience.of the past two years, shows it has been misunderstood and led to confusion on the subject among the Craft, persuades us to approve the conclusion reached by the Grand Master on the subject and to concur in his recommendation that this Standing Regulation be repealed. ATTENDANCE AT DISTRICT MEETINGS.
As to the difficulty experienced by the Grand Master with reference to the non-attendance of lodges at the different District Meetings, and the apparent necessity of sending Lecturers to such lodges to assist them in attaining a greater degree of proficiency in the Work, we recognize the difficulty of making any specific rule which would be applicable to all or nearly all the cases alike, and we therefore recommend t h a t in the interest of attaining the highest degree of proficiency reasonably possible under all the circumstances, this matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master and the Council of Administration to work out a rule or plan that would to them seem best suited to meet the exigencies of the case. SUMMONSES.
On the question of what should be done in the case where the capacity of the lodge room is insufficient to hold the entire resident membership of the lodge when summoned to attend for the purpose of a trial, we are of the opinion that no member should excuse himself or would be justified in excusing himself from attending onsuch an occasion, for the reason that the capacity of the room would not permit a full attendance of his lodge. He owes a duty to his lodge and to the fellow member who is on trial, and he should be there and discharge his duty. Neither should it be left possible for friendly or unfriendly members to take an undue advantage of the situation and the capacity of the room by packing the house, or making it impossible, intentionally or otherwise, for others with equal rights and privileges to attend. We therefore express the belief that it is the duty of the Master of the lodge, under such circumstances, to arrange for some other suitable meeting place for the purpose of the trial, giving due regard to the necessities of the case and the ability to have such special room properly and suitably tyled.
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CEBTIFICATES . FOR TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP.
In the matter of the recommendation of the Grand Master that By-Law No. 170 concerning certificates for transfer of membership be repealed or amended, we fully recognize the extent of the confusion that h a s existed in the temple since the adoption of this by-law, due entirely to the neglect of the Secretaries of the lodges connected with such attempted transfers; but we deem of paramount importance the benefit afforded by this enactment for the maintenance of a continued record membership; and we believe such benefits can be retained and the confusion entirely avoided by amending the by-law so as to provide for the issuance of such certificates exclusively by the Grand Secretary under proper application therefor by the lodges; and in. that way a complete record of each and every certificate so issued will be in the Grand Secretary's office, and no duplication of membership or other confusion now corriplained of could possibly occur. We therefore recommend that this matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, with instructions to draft and submit to this Grand Lodge a t the next Annual Communication an amended by-law making the changes herein suggested. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, OWEN J . WOOD, ELRICK C . COLE,
WILLIAM L . BURDICK, WILLIAM I. STUART, Committee.
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. The hour having arrived for the election of Grand Officers, the M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced the following tellers: HOMER T . HARDEN, No. 99; WILLIAM C . WASHBURN, NO. 422; ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R . , NO. 51;, WILLIAM E . CAIN, NO. 415; ROY H . CLOSSEN, NO. 102; EARL T . PYLE, NO. 134; RALPH W . POPE, NO.' 184; ELMER S . NANCE, NO. 63; BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD, NO. 36; BARLUS ROMSTEDT, NO. 18; R. NELSON LONG, NO. 348; FRED E . FULLER, NO. 361; HAYES FLOYD, NO. 191; OLLIVE C. FULLER, NO. 55; VERNON T . NICHOLSON,
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The election resulted in the selection of the following officers: R.'. R.'. R.'. R.'.
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RICHARD E . BIRD, NO. 303 ELMER F . STRAIN, NO. 51 CHARLES A. LOUCKS, NO. 289 J O H N W . NEILSON, NO. 113
R.'. W.'. WILLIAM FRANK MARCH, NO. 9
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON, NO. 51 PRESENTATION
Grand Master. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Senior Warden. Grand Junior Warden. Grand
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M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART presented to M.'. W.'. Brother J O H N MCCULLAGH a Past Grand Master's jewel, together with a parchment booklet containing the names, of the donors, as a token of the love and esteem of the members of his lodge and close personal friends. M.". W.'. Brother McCULLAGH made suitable acknowledgment. RELIC FOR GRAND LODGE MUSEUM,
W.'. Brother CLARENCE J. STEWART, Master of Coolidge Lodge No. 316, was extended a vote of thanks for presenting to the Grand Lodge a very unique gift in the way of a marker for a grave found on the prairies in southwestern Kansas,,about thirty-eight miles south of Coolidge on a hill about one-half mile from Big Bear Creek, on the old Aubrey Trail leading from the Arkansas River to the Cimarron. It is a red sandstone or iron' rock and contains the following inscription: At the top, a square and compasses and beneath the emblems, the words: "H. CADE, August 9, 1648." The figure " 8 " is almost gone, but beyond a question of doubt there was a figure following the "164," as part of the outline can be seen. PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1924.
W.'. CLINTON D . HART, Master of Orient Lodge No. 51, extended, on behalf of the lodges of Topeka, a cordial
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invitation to hold the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge in that city. The invitation was accepted with thanks by the Grand Master. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON J U R I S P R U D E N C E .
M.'. W.". ELRICK C. COLE, chairman, submitted the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which report was adopted section by section, and then, on his motion, adopted as a whole. M.'. W.'. Brother ELRICK C. COLE, in presenting his report, made the following remarks : The psychological conditions which seem to exist in this, as well as all other countries, are reflected in the condition of the Craft in this, as well as other Grand Jurisdictions. It is seldom that your committee has had before it such flagrant violations of masonic law and so many charges afi'ecting the character, standing and conduct of Master Masons as it had this year. Your committee fully believes that the conditions exist not only from the general unrest of today, but from the fact that the door of entrance to masonic lodges swings too easily on its hinges, and your committee would suggest that the lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction give better heed to their duties in passing the ballot. To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Jurisprudence having had referred to it various subjects, begs leave to make the following report: LA CYGNE LODGE NO. 6 1 .
Appeal of F . W. POLLMAN from the judgment and sentence of LaCygne Lodge No. 61. An investigation of this case shows that the charges preferred against Brother FRED W . POLLMAN were in due form and properly approved; that the trial was had in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the same, and that the sentence of expulsion should be aflTirmed. We, therefore, recommend the affirmance of the same. FORTITUDE LODGE NO. 1 0 7 .
Appeal of LABAN E . HARMON from the action of Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence, Kansas. Your committee finds that the charges and specifications in this case were in proper form and duly approved; that the trial was
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fairly conducted and that the sentence of expulsion is supported by the evidence. We therefore recommend that the same be affirmed. WEBB LODGE NO. 2 7 5 .
Appeal of EARNEST F . BALLARD from the action of Webb Lodge No. 275, Meade, Kansas. Your committee finds that the charges and specifications in this case are in due form and properly approved; that the trial was held in all respects as provided by masonic law, and that the verdict of guilty is supported by the evidence. We therefore recommend-the affirmance of the sentence of expulsion. SIGNAL L O D G E NO. 1 4 1 . -
Appeal of PRANK M . MILLER from the judgment and sentence of Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City, Kansas. Your committee finds that the charges and specifications in this case were in due form and properly approved; that the trial was in all respects in accordance with the rules provided. In this case the appellant raises the question that no prosecution could be had because the charges concerned simply financial transactions. Your committee can see no force in this objection, considering the testimony in the case, as the charges are based upon fraud and misrepresentation in the very inception of the transaction. We therefore recommend that the sentence be affirmed. DEXTER LODGE NO.
156.
Appeal of FRED GORDON from the decision of Dexter Lodge No. 156, Dexter, Kansas. Your committee has carefully examined the proceedings in this case. We find the charges and specifications to be in proper form and t h a t the proceedings are regular, and the trial fair in all respects. We therefore recommend that the judgment and sentence be affirmed. WICHITA LODGE NO. 9 9 .
Appeal of Brother C. A. SAUNDERS from the punishment prescribed by Wichita Lodge No. 99, upon CLYDE C. COTTON. This is an appeal of the brother who filed charges in Wichita Lodge No. 99 against Brother CLYDE C. COTTON. The charges and specifications set forth the embezzlement of certain funds belonging to the Berkeley Manufacturing Company, and a plea of guilty was entered to said charges. Upon said plea, a sentence of reprimand was pronounced by said lodge, from which lenient sentence
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the prosecutor appeals. Your committee has given this question very careful thought, and has had some hesitancy in approving so light a punishment for the offense charged; but we note that the vote regarding the measure of punishment was very largely in favor of reprimand. There were present and voting two hundred and ninety-eight brethren, and the vote upon the punishment was, for expulsion 30, for suspension 61, for reprimand, 207. In view of the fact that the brethren of his lodge by so large a vote have seen fit to grant this leniency, and in view also of By-Law No. 163, which provides "Within the range of the different degrees of punishment, the members may exercise a sound discretion," we are constrained to recommend that the appeal of Brother SAUNDERS be dismissed and the sentence of Wichita Lodge No. 99 approved. ALLEN LODGE NO. 3 3 5 .
Your committee has carefully considered the action of the Grand Master with regard to Allen Lodge No. 335, and recommend that such action be fully approved, and that the charter of said lodge be revoked. HANCOCK LODGE NO. 3 1 1 .
Under the above heading, the Grand Master recites the proceedings which have been had since the last Annual Communication relative to the trial and acquittal of Brother HUGH P. BAYNE, and reports that the trial of Fellow Craft SCHULZ was postponed until after the trial of Brother BAYNE, and has not yet been held. The record in this case shows that Fellow Craft SCHULZ entered a plea of guilty to the charges preferred, and your committee recommends that, in view of the fact that the plea of guilty has been so entered, the case of Fellow Craft SCHULZ can be disposed of by Hancock Lodge No. 311, as provided by By-Law No. 163 and notes thereto. We further recommend that the incoming Grand Master, issue his orders in accordance with this report. In this connection, your committee has received from Active Lodge No. 158, bills rendered by said lodge for itself and others, amounting to nearly $100.00, covering claims for services and expenses in the trial of Brother BAYNE. These bills were not received by the committee until within the last few days, and as no opportunity has been given to ascertain whether the same are correct and if correct by whom the same should be paid. We therefore recommend that the incoming Grand Master ascertain the correctness of said accounts and when so ascertained that he direct Hancock Lodge No. 311 to satisfy such claims. GRAND M A S T E R ' S DECISION.
Your committee has considered the decision of the Grand Mas-
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ter relative to the use of lodge funds and the subject of De Molay, and recommends its approval, as herein amended: "No. 110. Lodge Funds.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A lodge of Master Masons has no right to sponsor a chapter of the De Molay, or any other similar organization, or, out of its funds, furnish financial assistance or become financially interested therein." GRAND M A S T E R ' S SECRETARY.
The Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, having had under consideration the salary of the Secretary of the Grand Master, and having referred the same for proper amendment of By-Law No. 48, your committee hereby recommends that By-Law No. 48 be amended so as to read as follows: "48. Salaries.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The following annual salaries shall be paid to officers: To the Grand Master, $800.00; to the Grand Treasurer, $100.00; to the Grand Secretary, $1,800.00; to an Assistant to the Grand Secretary, who shall also act as Assistant Librarian, $1,800.00; to the Grand Master, for Private Secretary, $600.00; to an official stenographer for the Annual Communication, $35.00;-to the Grand Tyler, $30.00; to an Assistant for the Grand Tyler, $20.00; to the Grand Chaplain and Grand Orator, $25.00 each. The Grand Master, Grand Secretary, and the Assistant to the Grand Secretary shall be paid monthly; the Grand Master, for Private Secretary, at such times as he may direct, and all others at the expiration of their terms of office." CONFERRING DEGREES BY REQUEST.
At the last Annual Communication, this committee asked leave and was granted further time to report upon the recommendation of Past Grand Master PARRELLY with reference to the law governing the conferring of degrees by request. We have carefully examined those portions of the law which would be aff^ected by a change in this regard and find that not only would a change in our Constitution be necessary, but also changes in some twenty-two By-Laws. Not only do we deem this would be impracticable, but after a careful consideration of the question, your committee is of the opinion that a change ought not to be mads, and we would therefore recommend that the law remain as it now is on that subject. ILLEGAL SUSPENSION OF MEMBERS.
Your committee has considered the reference of the Grand Secretary under the above heading, and has learned from him his exact meaning in such reference. We beg leave to report that in the opinion of the committee Sections 124 and 125 of the By-Laws are sufficiently plain, and that no additional legislation is needed. However, your committee is constrained to recommend that the lodges more carefully observe that provision of the law requiring that no
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member shall be suspended until he has been regularly served with a second notice, giving the intention of the lodge to take such action, as provided by By-Law No. 125. MEMBERSHIP OF DEFUNCT LODGES.
The suggestion of the Grand Secretary that legislation be had' with reference to members of defunct lodges has had careful consideration by your committee, and is entitled to deliberate action. The proper amount of time cannot be given to this subject at this Communication, and your committee, therefore, requests further time be given for action thereon. Fraternally submitted, ELRICK C . COLE, WILLIAM I. STUART, OWEN J. WOOD,
WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON, GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, Committee.
REPORT OF, COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY. W.'. ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, chairman, made the following report, which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Finance and Property has made the usual audit of accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and vouchers of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, comparing with the original reports of the lodges and finds them correct in every detail as reflected by the following summary: GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand Feb. 1, 1922 Receipts Total
'....
$ 13,499 76 98,340 47
$111,840 23
Disbursements. Warrants Nos. 1 to 378, inclusive, except No. 339 Transferred to Charity Fund Balance on hand '. Total
$ 84,778 13 3,850 38 23,211 72 $111,840 23
CHARITY FUND.
Receipts. Balance on hand, Feb. 1, 1922 Transferred from General Fund Total
$ 14,032 68 3,850 38 $ 17,883 06
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Disbursements. W a r r a n t No. 339 Balance on hand
$
Total
1,589 18 16,293 88
? 17,883 06 RECAPITULATION.
Balance on hand, General Fund Balance on hand, Charity Fund
$ 23,211 72 16,293 88
Total $ 39,505 60 As evidence of this amount, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to this committee a certificate which reads as follows: "MERCHANTS NATIONAL
BANK,
Lawrence, Kansas, February 24, 1923.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 five hundred and five dollars and sixty cents ($39,505.60). (Signed) V. K. HOOVER, (Seal) President." BONDS.
Bonds as listed in the Grand Treasurer's report amounting to $32,200.00 were inspected, and we find all matured coupons have been collected and accounted for, and all unmatured coupons attached to the bonds. REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
Revenue. The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is as follows: Fifty cents per capita on 69,150 $34,575 Charter fees .' 100 Miscellaneous .-. 2,000 \mount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 1,050
00 00 00 00
Expenses. The expenses for which we recommend .appropriations at this Communication are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary , $1,800 00 Committee allowance (By-Law No. 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 375 00 Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 1,750 00 Grand Secretary's incidentals 800 00 Grand Treasurer's bond premium 70 00 Grand Secretary's bond premium ..'. 10 00 Grand Master's contingent fund 1,000 00
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Grand Master's salary $ 800 00 Grand Treasurer's, salary 100 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Secretary's salary 1,800 00 Grand Master's apron '61 50 Grand Officers' portraits 60 00 Historical Registry and Abstract 350 00 Library furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 Mileage to representatives (By-Law No. 51) 2,820 69 Mileage and expenses (By-Laws Nos. 49 and 50) 1,311 75 Minor salaries, (By-Law No. 48) 135 00 Office and Library Building 1,700 00 Printing Annual Proceedings 3,000 00 Postage and express 600 00 Private Secretary to Grand Master 600 00 Salary, chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law No. 49) 300 00 Stationery and printing 1,500 00 Stenographic and clerical help 1,200 00 Taxes 2,800 00 Such inspection as your committee was able to make shows the Masonic Grand Lodge building, together with all furniture and fixtures in excellent condition. Fraternally submitted, ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER,
CHARLES N . FOWLER, MOSES H . COLE,
Committee. INSTALLATION.
M.". W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, assisted by M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART, as Grand Marshal, duly installed the following Grand officers: M-'- W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD
R.'. R.". R.'. R.'.
Grand Master
Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, Wichita. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN Deputy Grand Master Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. W-'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS :....; Grand Senior Warden Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin. W . ' . J O H N W . NEILSON Grand Junior Warden St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia. W-'. WiLUAM FRANK MARCH Grand Treasurer Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence.
R.". W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON
Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka.
Grand Secretary
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T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r announced t h e following a p p o i n t i v e Grand Officers: Bro. and Rev. FRED E . BROOKS Grand Chaplain Smithton Lodge No. 1 (residence, Marysville). *W.'. CLAYTON LEHMAN Grand Senior Deacon Newton Lodge No. 142, Newton. *W.'. CLINTON D . HART Grand-Junior Deacon Orient Lodge No. 51, Topelta. *W.'. JOHN A. HETZEL Grand Marshal Newton Lodge No. 14 2. Newton. *W.'. CLARENCE E . JONES Grand Sword Bearer Anthony Lodge No. 200, Anthony. W.'. JESSE B . MCFARLAND Grand Senior Steward Norton Lodge No. 199, Norton. W.'. VERNON T . NICHOLSON Grand Junior Steward Spring Hill Lodge No 56, Spring Hill. W.'. HOMER T . HARDEN Grand Pursuivant Wichita Lodge No. 99, Wichita. W.'. W. AMER BURNETT Grand Tyler Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. •Not present at time of installation and therefore not installed. STANDING COMMITTEES. T h e M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r announced t h e a p p o i n t m e n t of t h e following c o m m i t t e e s for t h e ensuing y e a r : On Credentials.—HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY, NO. 63, Oswego; P H I L I P EUGENE STOTLER, N O . 3
(residence, R. F . D. No. 3, Bethel) ; ERIC C. STEEPER, NO. 256, BIcLouth; GLICK FOCKELE, NO. 27, LeRoy. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, No. 142, Newton; CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E , No. 283, Cimarron; J A Y B . K I R K , No. 38, l o l a ; FRANCIS H . CURRY, N O . 12, Emporia; PERRY E .
MILLER, NO. 150, Wellington. On Finance and Property.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, NO. 352 (residence, Wichita) ; GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER, NO. 91, Marysville; CHARLES N . FOWLER, NO. 60, Salina; MOSES H . COLE, NO. 206, H a r -
per; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, N O . 35 (residence, Paola). On Jurisprudence.—ELRICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great
Bend;
WILLIAM I. STUART, N O . 55 (residence, Hiawatha) ; OWEN J. WOOD, No. 225, Topeka; OTTO R . SOUDERS, N O . 99, Wichita; J O H N MCCUL-
LAGH. NO. 194, Galena. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—ROY H . CLOSSEN, NO. 102, Coffeyville; GEORGE G . HULTQVIST, N O . 172, McPherson; FORD O. AVEY, No. 86, Wichita.
On Correspondence.—ALBERT K . WILSON, NO. 51, Topeka. 071 Necrology.—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, N O . 93, Girard.
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VOTE OP. THANKS. Upon motion of R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H , the t h a n k s of the Grand Lodge were extended to the b r e t h r e n of Wichita and to the Scottish Rite Bodies, for their very courteous t r e a t m e n t and hospitality during t h i s A n n u a l Communication. â&#x20AC;¢ READING OF. THE JOURNAL. The J o u r n a l was then read by B r o t h e r J. ROY GiVENS, of Salina Lodge No. 60, official stenographer, and approved. CLOSING CEREMONIES. The M.'. W.'. Grand Master then closed the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, F r e e and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample F o r m .
aci^c.^ ^y3^ Grand Master.
Grand Secretary.
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February,
OF THE
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1923.
LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District District District District District District District District District District District District Disti-ict District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No, No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No, No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
1 2 3
DONALD A. MCMULLEN CALEB F . BOWRON J O H N H . CLARKE
4
GEORGE H . LONG
5 6 7
F R A N K B . LYON WALLACE C . H A M M CHARLES V. PORTER
Gardner Paola Pleasanton
FRED ROY ALFORD
Fort Scott
8
Highland Hiawatha ...Leavenworth
Kansas City
9 10 11 12., 13 14 15 16 17
DANA D . DECKER HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM SAMUEL S . PARKER WILLIAM E . CAIN F R A N K E . BRENEMAN CLAUD E . LOCK E D W I N C . EAGLES J O H N V. FRALICK
18
ROY H . CLOSSEN
19 20 21
STEWART CLARKE J A M E S M . LAYTON ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R
.-.
22....;
ARTHUR B . PRATT
23 24 25
CLICK FOCKELE J A M E S H . BEEGLE S T E P H E N A. D. GEAUQUE
26 27
EARL T . PYLE ROY S . BAYSINGER
28
ADELBERT
29
THEODORE H . DOHRER
30
JOHN
31 32
WILLIAM A. BUZICK ROY G . SHEARER...-
33 34 35 36
-.
;.
E . CLOUGH
DAVIS
Garnett Galena Wetmore Potter Perry Hoyt lola Thayer .....Elgin
CofFeyville Marysville Irving Topeka
Burlingarrie LeRoy Neodesha Manhattan
Clay Center .....Hartford ..Elk
Falls
Arkansas City Belleville
Sylvan Grove Abilene
J A M E S A, CASSLER LAUREN D . RIGG CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL J A M E S A. CLARK
McPherson ;.Leon Newton Wichita
37
LuciAN L. CONSTANT
Belle Plaine
38
JAMES
L . FELTON
Lebanon
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District District District District District District
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
No. 39 No. 40 No. 41 No. 42 No. .43 No. 44
429
GEORGE C. LEINEN JACOB P . SCOTT _ HARRY B . GRAHAM ORION E . FARRIS LEWIS G . JENNINGS HARMON J. BOWER
= ;
Simpson Herington Haven Norwicli Anthony Norton
District No. 45
E . ROY FARWELL
Downs
District No. 46
CHRISTIAN A. JOHNSON
Russell
District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District District
HAYES FLOYD
No. 47 No. 48 NO. 49 No. 50 No. 51 NO. 52 No. 53 No. 54 No. 55 No. 56
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
Ness City
FRED E . FULLER GEORGE F . BEBZLEY RALPH B . CALL WALLACE M . PRATHER
Geneseo Girard Hoisington Oakley
HENRY O . TRINKLE CLARENCE M . CROSBY R. NELSON LONG RALPH W . POPE BAYARD J. LONG
57
HAROLD E . RIPPLE
58 59 60
HAROLD B . FERRIS J O H N B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDT ..._
61
BENJAMIN H . CRAWFORD
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
RAYMOND C . HANSON ELMER S . NANCE ERIC C. STEEPER CLARKE S. POOL JAMES C. MORROW J O H N F . RANDOLPH FRANK D . SPERRY THOMAS R . CAUTHERS
70
B E N H . DAY
71 72 73 74
FRANK C. TROUTFETTER GROVER C. URBANSKY J O H N R . HAUSCHILDT WILLIAM C . WASHBURN
75
JAMES H . TRICE
Garden City _
St. F r a n c i s Hoxie Phillipsburg Haviland
Dodge City Dighton Hamilton Ottawa
Council Grove
_
Kinsley Oswego McLouth Emmett Washington Clyde Ellsworth Ashland
Liberal Colby St. Marys Eskridge Elkhart
Medicine Lodge
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THE
LIST OF DISTRICTS. DISTRICT N O . 1.
Location. White Cloud Highland Troy Wathena.; Severance
Name. White Cloud Smithton .Troy Wathena .Severance
DISTRICT NO. 8.
No. 78 1 55 64 313
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Sabetha Robinson
35 185 373 363 326 162 159
DISTRICT NO. 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth .... 2 Leavenworth King Solomon.... 10 Leavenworth.......Hiram 68 Ft. Leavenworth Hancock ...; 311 Lansing Nine Mile 49 Boling..'. Holing 365 Easton Easton 45 DISTRICT NO. 4.
Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City Arniourdale 271 Kansas City Kaw 272 Kansas City ' R . E. Slierman..369 Kansas City Ben H u r 322 Kansas City Rosedale 333 Bonner Springs..Bonner Springs..366 White Church Delaware 96 Piper Piper 385 Turner .-. Turner 4 25 â&#x20AC;¢Roger B. Sherman. DISTRICT NO. 5.
Olathe Olathe 19 Gardner Gardner 65 Edgerton Palestine 12T Shawnee Shawnee 54 Lenexa , Lenexa 135 Spring Hill Spring Hill 56 Overland Park....Overland Park....436 DISTRICT No.
Louisburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
LaCygne Eureka Mound City Lotus Xenia Parker
No. 108 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
Lane 339 Greeley 211 Delphian 44 Avon 305 Olive Branch ....212 Kincaid 338 Richmond 426
DISTRICT NO. 10.
Scammon Scammon 351 Columbus Prudence 100 Galena Galena 194 Baxter Springs..Baxter 71 Weir Black Diamond..274 DISTRICT No. 11.
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Centralia Corning GofE
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore Home Nemaha
GofC DISTRICT No.
Doniphan Efflngham Muscotah Atchison Atchison Huron Potter
250 130 53 8913 430
12.
Arcana Mackey Muscotali Washington Active Huron Kickapoo
31 48 116 5 158 72 4
DISTRICT NO. 13.
243 37 24 131 61 88 33 286 47 341
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
Lawrence _Acacia De Soto Lin wood Doric Palmyra Henri Perry Lecompton
DISTRICT No.
DISTRICT NO. 7.
LaCygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Xenia. Parker
Name. .Memphis Rising Sun Devon Hiattville Hepler Ji'ulton Eldora Excelsior Bourbon
DISTRICT NO. 9.
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphalia Colony Kincaid Richmond
Lawrence Lawrence De Soto Lin wood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxie Perry Lecompton
6.
Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
Location. Garland Fort Scott Devon Hiattville Hepler Fulton Mapleton Unlontown Bronson
6 9 40 241 83 23 190 415 420
14.
Circleville Holton Soldier ...: Mayetta Hoyt Denison
20 42 240 393 327 372
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DISTRICT N O . 15.
Location. Moran La Harpe lola Humboldt Savonburg
Name. Marmaton La Harpe lola Pacific Virginia
431
KANSAS. DISTRICT NO. 23.
No. 245 325 38 29 315
Location. Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
Name. Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
No; .^..144 82 27 314 66
DISTRICT NO. 16.
Erie Urbana Chanute Chanute Thayer
Erie Urbana Cedar King David Tliayer
76 239 103 416 149
DISTRICT N O . 17.
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
Vesper Olive Chautauqua
DISTRICT No.
136 350 355
18.
Edna Edna Coffeyville Keystone Caney Caney '. Tyro Tyro Independence Fortitude Cherryvale .....Cherryvale Elk City Carson Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfield ...Axtell
91 25 259 354 234
Seneca
39
Oneida
323
DISTRICT No.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
85 169 112 67 320
21.
Topeka Orient Siloam Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
DISTRICT No.
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scranton Harveyville
20.
Sutton Blue Rapids Blue Valley Frankfort Vermillion
17 51 225 32 138 402 ...370
22.
Euclid Signal Corinthian Carbondale Ridgeway Scranton Harveyville
25.
Clifton Clay Center Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Seneca
Waterville Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion
DISTRICT No.
Leonardvllle Garfield Wamego Wamego Manhattan :.... Lafayette Riley Ashlar Randolph Farmers
Oneida
DISTRICT No.
24.
Constellation .... 95 New Albany 81 Greenwood 163 Coyville 57 Harmony 94 Altoona 118 Benedict 403 Buffalo 379
345 102 324 386 107 137 132
DISTRICT NO. 19.
Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfleld Axtell
DISTRICT No.
Fredonia New Albany Fall River Coyville Neodesha Altoona Benedict Buffalo
101 141 79 70 62 407 421
DISTRICT No.
235 75 16 344 166
26.
Clifton Clay Center Highland Oak Hill Wakefield
122 134 296 334 39 6
DISTRICT NO. 27.
Emporia Emporia Americus Americus Hartford Hartford Saffordville Saffordville Cottonwood Fl.'Zeredatha Lebo Lebo â&#x20AC;¢Cottonwood Falls.
12 109 193 395 80 152
DISTRICT NO. 28.
Howard Elk Falls Longton Moline Grenola
Hope Meridian Longton Moline Canopy DISTRICT No.
155 126 26 267 248
29.
Winfield Winfield Burden Clinton Dexter Dexter Maple City Maple City Arkansas City....Crescent Latham Latham
110 233 156 342 133 401
432
PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT
Location. Republic...". Scandla Belleville Xarka Cuba Munden
32.
NO.
33.
No.
No.
DISTRICT
No.
74 151 223 97 30 434
35.
Newton Halstead Halcyon Advance Burrton
Wichita Wichita Wichita ., Wichita Mulvane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney Whitewater Sedgwick
Location. Belle P l a i n e Wellington South H a v e n O.xford Caldwell Milan Conway Springs' Argonia
DISTRICT
Randall Jewell Mankato B u r r Oak Formoso E.sbon Lebanon
3 7.
Name. Belle P l a i n e W'ellington Haven O.xford Sumner Milan Mistletoe Argonia NO.
38.
Randall ' Jewell Mankato B u r r Oak Formoso Salem Oak DISTRICT NO.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco Simpson Beloit Scottsville
NO.
304 11 87 178 33 6 228 28 7
39.
Minneapolis Saltville Delphos Glasco Sincerity Mt. V e r n o n Scottsville
DISTRICT
No: 173 150 157 165 203 255 269 285
143 59 202 292 214 145 24 9
40.
34.
Mystic Tie Douglass Joppa Fatmos Towanda Rosalia
DISTRICT
Newton Halstead Peabody Florence Burrton
NO
Canton 197 Galva 251 McPherson 172 Windom' 276 Lindshorg "...397 Moundridge 346 Marquette .353
DISTRICT
.Augusta....'. Douglass Leon Kl D o r a d o Towanda Rosalia
31.
Benevolent 98 Bennington 180 Union 7 Salina GO Solomon C i t y ....105
DISTRICT
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Moundridge Marquette
DISTRICT NO.
A'o. 123 221 129 349 362 128
Lincoln 154 S y l v a n Grove....359 Blue H i l l 19 8 Luray 153 .N'atoma 390 Paradise 290 Codell 418
DISTRICT
.'Vbilene Bennington .Junction C i t y Salina Solomon
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Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell
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Gypsum Herington Delavan Hope W h i t e City Marion Burdick
G y p s u m City ....328 Kansas 307 Delavan 375 Cyrus 288 W h i t e City 380 Center !.....-...14 7 Burdick 429
DISTRICT
Arlington Turon Hutchinson Mount Hope Haven Nickerson Pretty Prairie
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Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
No.
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Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
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Location. Anthony Harper Attica Waldron Freeport Bluff City
Name. Anthony Harper Attica , Waldron Freeport Stohrville
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Almena. Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlin Jennings Lenora
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Russell Hays EUis Bunker Hill Wa-Keeney
DISTRICT NO. 50.
No. ;.20.0 206 262 377 389 368
Naphtali 310 Long Island 231 Norton 199 Norcatur 317 Mountain Slope..l86 .Jennings 360 Lenora 181
DISTRICT No.
Glen Elder Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton Stockton
294 125 204 160 207 189 177 195 297 291 148
DISTRICT NO. 47.
La Crosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
La Crosse 330 McCracken 58 Walnut City 215 "W^alnut Valley..191
DISTRICT No.
Geneseo Frederick Little River Alden Sterling Lyons Chase Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Walnut Farlington
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DISTRICT No.
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Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arma Vulcan Godfrey
Location. Great Bend Larned Ellinwood Hoisington Claflin
Name. Great Bend Larned Ellinwood Hoisington Claflin
93 119 187 261 329 408 229 124
No. 15 167 217 331 424
DISTRICT NO. 51.
Oakley Oakley W^allace '. Wallace Gove Gove City Grainfield Grainfleld Quinter Quinter Sharon Springs....Sharon Springs
253 318 302 381 410 417
DISTRICT NO. 52.
Coolidge Syracuse Lakin Garden City Deerfleld
Coolidge Syracuse Emerald Tyrian Deerfleld
DISTRICT No.
Atwood McDonald Saint Francis Hill City Hoxie Morland
316 309 289 246 432
53.
Atwood 164 McDonald 383 Saint Francis....404
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46.
Russell Hays Apollo Beulah Wa-Keeney
433
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54.
Millbrook Hoxie Morland DISTRICT No.
281 348 414
55.
Gaylord .....Gaylord 183 Kir win Kir win 175 Logan Logan 264 Smith Center Western Star ....174 Phillipsburg Phillipsburg ....184 Kensington Kensington 405 DISTRICT No.
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklin Mullinville Haviland Coats
DISTRICT No.
Cimarron Dodge City Spearville Ensign Jetmore
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning Rob Morris Grand View Mullinville Haviland Coats
293 265 33 2 376 399 409 394
57.
Preston St. Bernard Spearville Ensign Alpha
283 222 388 ..413 282
DISTRICT NO. 58.
Dighton Scott City Leoti ITorace
Barney Anthem Leoti Horace
279 284 340 352
434
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Location. Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton Climax Toronto
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT NO.
DISTRICT NO.
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Ottawa Melody McKinley Melvern Anchor ..Waverly Quenemo Wellsville
18 400 41 22 224 244 270 356
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Lewis ; Stafford St. J o h n Macksville Sylvia '. Kinsley
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Lewis Stafford Ionic Macksville Sylvia Mt. M o r i a h
220 252 254 371 391 179
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63 69 73
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218 237
D I S T R I C T No.
D I S T R I C T No.
Ellsworth Brookvllle Wilson Holyrood
Oskaloosa Valley F a l l s Winchester Meriden McLouth Nortonville
Oskaloosa Valley Falls Jefferson Meriden Lyra Mt. Zion
DISTRICT NO.
Havensville Onaga Westmoreland.... Emmett Fostoria
64.
14 21 84 236 256 266
DISTRICT NO.
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Havensville 34 Onaga 188 Westmoreland....257 Emmett 387 Fostoria 392
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D I S T R I C T No.
DISTRICT NO.
Alma....; Eskridge Alta Vista Dwight
275 300 .....367 431
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St. T h o m a s Goodland Selden
Silver L a k e St. M a r y s TnnAifn. ( N o r t h ) Rossville Delia
277 295 384 412
70.
Webb Fargo Plains ..Minneola
Colby Goodland Selden
146 209 298 343
69.
Ashland Comanche Protection ^.Wilmore
Meade Liberal Plains Minneola
306 321 423
72.
Lake 50 P o t t a w a t o m i e ' . . 52 Golden H u l c 00 Hesperian Ill Delia 419 73.
Alma Eminence !....Alta V i s t a -Dwight
DISTRICT NO.
Sublette Hugoton Elkhart Ulysses
67.
Ellsworth Brookville Samaria Holyrood
Ashland. Coldwater Protection Wilmore
No. 104 170 226 ,...232
St. J o h n ' s 113 P r a i r i e Queen....l76 Jamestown 227 Mlltonvale 24 2
DISTRICT NO. DISTRICT NO.
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Name. Frontier Fraternal Dirigo Greenleaf
Concordia Clyde Jamestown Milton vale
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Adams Altamont Chetopa
February,
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Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Melvem W^illiamsburg Waverly.... Quenemo Wellsvllle
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NAMES OF LODGES, MASTERS AND SECRETARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1923. No.
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Naphtali Altii Vista
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Joseph F. Davenport
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John W. Pennington Samuel Gardner .
2d and 4th Thursday John R. Addley *George E. Kaufman James A. Wilson
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Mystic Tie Axtell
71 259
Arthur B. Eliot
Baxter Springs.. Beattie
Butler Marsh ill
Ernest W. Mack
Marshiill
t Hew it Taylor Henry M. Jones Ben E. DeVilliers Fred B. Larkin
*Gustave C. Stempke *George H. Totten
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Belle plaine . .. Belleville Beloit Benedict Bennington . . , , Blue Mound... Blue Rapids... Bluff City Boling Bonner Springs Bronson Brook ville Buoklin Buffalo Bunker Hill. . . Burden Burdick Burliugarne.... Burlington.... Burr Oak Burrton
Belle Plaine . . . . Belleville Ml. Vernon.... Benedict Bennington .. . . Lotus Blue Rapids . .. Stohrville Boling Bonner Springs Bourbon Brookville Grand View. . . Buffalo Bculali CHnton. Burdick Corinthian Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
Sumner Republic Mitchell Wilson Ottawa Linn Marshall. . . . Harper Leavenworth.. Wyandotte. . . Bourbon Saline Ford Wilson RuascU Cowley Morris. Osage Coffey Jewell Harvey
1st and 3d Wednesday .. Ist and 3:1 Wednesday . . 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and last Wednesday . 2d and 4th Tuesday .. .. 2d and 4th M o n d a y . . . . 2nd and 4th Tuesday. . . , 1st and 3d Saturday . . . . 1st and 3d Monday Wednesday on or before^ Friday on or before ÂŽ . . 1st and 3d Thursday. . . . 1st and 3d Thursday . 1st and 3d Thursday. .. Ist and 3d Thursday.. .. 2d and 4th Tuesday . . . . 1st and 3d Wednesday . . 2d and 4th Monday . . . . 2d and 4tli Tuesday.. .. 1st and 3d Thursday. . ..
Wilber C. Markley. , Peter H. Jorgensen. Robert H. Behrend. Earl W. Scholl Ern L. Nelson Robert R. B o y d . . . . George W. Murrell. *MelvinC. Allen *William D. Kendell. Luman A. Tyler Edgar H., Wright... James B. Leaton. . . William K. Snyder. Harry G. Brown. . . Howard J. Lay *EmilC.Kielhorn... Hoyt B. Remy Opher L. E n g l e . . . . Raymond J. Reed .. Irving A. Overman. Charlie B. Grover. .
203 324 197 70 125 355 89 103 416 247 258 119 137
Caldwell..'. . . . Caney Canton Carboiidale Cawker City .. Cedar V a l e . . . . Centralia Chanute Chanute Chase Cheney Cherokee Cherryvale.. . .
Sumner.' Caney , Canton Carbondale... Cawker City.. Chautauqua. . Home Cedar King David... Chase Morton Cherokee Cherryvale. . .
Sumner Montgomerj'.. McPherson. .. Osage Mitchell Chautauqua. . Nemaha Neosho Neosho Rice Sedgwick Crawford Montgomery..
1st and 3d Thursday, . . 2d and 4 th Tuesday... 1st and 3d Tuesday... . 2d and 4th Saturday . . 2d and 4th Wednesday. 1st and 3d Tuesday.... 1st and 3d Monday .. . 2d and 4th Wednesday. 1st and 3d Monday. .! . 1st and 3d. Tuesday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday.... 2d and 4 th Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturday .
Earl M. Surguy Frank F. Olsen Charles T. Lindgren. . . Ralph H. Badger... . Charles Vasterling Charles M. Thompson. Charles F. M c G h e e . . . . Henry J. Neptune Edward L. Britton . . . . â&#x20AC;˘Clinton E. Haxton C a r l o . Bomholt I Clarence O. Iseley. ' James H. Smith.. .
George W. Harrison Harry L. Smith Guy W. Brown William H. Cauble George F. Watts William J. Lewis Samuel W. Gilson Albert D. Sparr tMiles E. Baxter William L. Burnam Rodney S. Boatwright Thilon J. Rollman Carl L. Hampy Harvey N. Offenbacker, Jr Walter E. Hoke Charles A. Truesdelt Andrew P. Westine William Sinclair Clarance Williams Patrick H. O'Brien John Swanson Robert Clark Herbert V. King J. Walter Coons Arlie V. Robison Amon R. Rodgers Albert 11. Shrader Howard F. Highlower Guy S. Jeffers William H. Powell George W. Smith William C. Price Hugh H. Barr Ovid J. Goodwin
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NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued. No. 73 ?83 20 424 134 273 122 411 17G 394 418 102' 30ft 295 212 100 113 209 31fi 13 SO 3fi .')7 362 427 432 375 41Q 202
Location.
Name of
Lodge.
County.
Gray
Stated
Communications:
3d Thursday 2d and 4 th Wednesday
John,T. Reuttcr LaVelle C. Hicks Floyd I. Shoaf Ray Senter 2d and 4th Saturday
CodcU Colby; Coldwatcr
Prairie Queen.. . Cloud Pratt Codell Keystone Montgomery.... St. Thomas Olive Branch . . .
Secretaries.
. . . . Homer S. Goudy Fred^Sterling
Circleville Claflin Claflin Clay Center. . . . Clay C e n t e r . . . . Unity Clifton Clifton Clay Clyde
Masters.
Albert C. Bloom Elmer H. Lunsford
Robert W. Gilpin 1st and 3d Wednesday
2d and 4th Friday . .
James H. Allderdice Edger T. Foster
George O.'iWelch John F. Randolph William R. Powell William L. Marcy Ray H. Crumly
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Concordia Conway Springs
4 2d and 4th Tuesday
Cottonwood rails Zeredatha Council Grove. . Council Grove... Coyville Wilson Cuba Cunningham .. . Cunningham .. . Delavan Delia
Delia Delphos
Jackson
*John E. Mills' *Raney S. Showalter Wednesday on or before ® .. . 1st and 3rd Thursday
George R. Dempsey .'T'
1st and 3d Thursday. 1st and 3d Thursday Ist and 3d Wednesday
Carl B. Campbell
William C. Crandall William B. Penny William E. Nix Hops Willoughby Walter H. Brown tJohn D. Harkness
Walter E. Casey
Harry P. Dean
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Salem Eminence. , Doric Fidelity. ..
Leavenworth. Johnson Labette Atchison Butler Chautauqua. Montgomery. Elk Morton Barton Ellis Ellsworth Pottawatomie Lyon Gray Neosho , Jewell Wabaunsee.. , Douglas Greenwood. .
Ist and 3d Tuesday . . . 1st and 3d Friday Saturday on or before (g 1st and 3d Tuesday.... 1st and 3d Tuesday.... 2d and 4 th Friday . . . . Saturday on or before ® lat and 3rd Saturday . . 2d Thursday 2d and 4th Friday . . . . 1st and 3d Thursday... Saturday on or before ® Monday on or before ® 1st and 3d Tuesday.... 1st and 3d M o n d a y . . . . Ist and 3d Thursday,. . 1st and 3d Wednesday. 2d and 4th Monday .. . lat and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday . . . Wednesday on or before 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d M o n d a y . . . . 1st and 3d Saturday . . . 1st and 3d Friday . . ' . . . 1st and 3d Thursday.. . 2d and 4th Wednesday 2d and 4th Tuesday. . . , 2d and 4th Monday .. . 2d and 4th Tuesday .. . 1st and 3d Tuesday....
*Claude Glover Charles F. Baker *H. Arthur Miller B. Forest McDaniel. . Harold B. Ferris William E . O t t *William P. Symns Emmet Haver •Lester W. Moran Arden Le Roy Morris. John F. Holshouser... Edward C. Searles.... Lloyd H. M u r p h y . . , . Albert H. During James R. Snyder Wilbur E. Robbins. . . James G. Bowman Ralph A* Johnson. . . . William H.Walker. .. R. LeRoy Jewell Ralph I. Smith Martin V. Rhoades... Thomas B. Wilson Arthur R. Foster Orval E. Moon Oscar S. Rowton Samuel Schryver Earl Vaughn Guy L. Earl Clarence S. Fuller. . . . Earnest John Thomas
Greenwood Godfrey . . , Advance...
Greenwood. . Bourbon Marion
Saturday on or before (§, Tuesday on or before ® Tuesday on or before ®
Arthur L. M o r t o n . . . . •Charley E. Casada .. ; Frederick F. Healy . . .
Denison. .. . De Soto... , Devon Dexter Barney St. Bernard Arcana Douglass... Dover Downs Dwight: . . , li^aston Palestine.. , Edna Mackey.. . , Patmos._. . Olive...... Carson .. . . , Meridian .. Elkhart Ellinwood. Apollo Ellsworth.. Emmett... ]Cniporia. . Ensign....
76 228 205 83 106
Denison..., De Soto Devon Dexter Dighton. . . Dodge City Doniphan. . Douglass.. . Dover Downs Dwight lilaston lildgcrton... Edna Effingham . El Dorado. Elgin Elk City.. . Elk Falls... Elkhart . . . Ellinwood.. Ellis Ellsworth, , Emmett. . . Emporia.. . Ensign Erie Esbon Eskridge.. . Eudora.. . . Eureka. . . .
163 124 114
Fall River.. Farlington . Florence. . .
372 40 92 156 279 222 31 151 138 204 374 45 127 345 48
97 350 132 120 422 217 297 146 387 12 413
Eric
Jackson Johnson Bourbon Cowley Lane Ford Doniphan. . ., Butler Shawnee Osborne Morris .
Clarence E. McCIarren Earnest E. Baker George A. VanDyke tSamuel J. Waldorf John H. Schiereck Richard W. Evans Frank L. Brenner Thomas M. Downey Clyde G. Winter Charles B. Bates tWalter H. Meyers tDean G. Erhart Perry E. Wolfley Clarence E. Kallenbergcr Frank M. Marsh Leon L. Cousland Dayton Wait Lewis W. Davis Newton Hill tAvalon A. Hoach Henry R. Kirsch Arthur Fauteux James M. Wilson Clarke S. Pool Charles W. Cleaver Floyd Robertson Howard Nation Edward Grauerholz Lee J. White J. Delbert Adams Arley D. Burt Charles D. Pritchard Ora S. Wood James C. Riggs
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Harper Bourbon Cherokee McPheraon.. . Finney Johnson Bourbon Anderson Smith Rice Crawfo :d Cloud Mitchell.' Nemahii . . Sherman Gove Gove Barton; Anderson Clay
1st and 3d Wednesday, 2d Thursday 1st and 3d Friday . . . . 2d and 4th Thursday. Ist and Sd Tuesday... 1st and 3d Thursday.. Saturday on or before ( 2d and 4th Wednesday 1st Wednesday 1st and 3d Wednesday Ist and 3d Thursday.. 1st and 3d Tuesday . . 1st and 3d Wednesday 1st and 3d Tuesday... Ist and 3d Tuesday . . 2d and 4th Friday . . . Friday on or before ® 1st and 3d Wednesday
John F. Wyatt •William E. Toland Louis M. Trissell Wyley S. Harper •Thomas G. Morris Burt F. Wright Arthur W. Hays Warren E. Need Henry Viets Roy D. Kirkpatrick. . . John R. Albert Oliver V. Collins George W. M a n i o n . . . Joseph L. Mendenhall. •Andrew E. Yale William L. Bowersox.. Christian Frank Charles J. Reboul
Miami Jewell Leavenworth.. Bourbc n Pottawatomie. MarshiiU Rice
389 210 194 251 240 65 108 44 183 361 93 292 294 430 321 302 381 16 211 296
Galena Galva Garden City .. Gardner Garland Garnett Gaylord Geneseo Girard Glasco Glen Elder Goff Goodland Gove Grainfield Great Bend . . . Greeley Green
Galena Galva Tyrian. .\ . . . Gardner Memphis.... Delphian.... Gaylord Geneaeo Girard Glasco Glen Elder. . Goff Goodland.... Gove C i t y . . . Grainfield. . . Great Bend.. Greeley Highland....
s 337 95
Masters. •Benton Brasfield John F. Dunstan Henry J. Matchett.. . . Ora A. Hendricks Thomas J. Poague Lawrence Pennington.. John W. Black Lot L. Ewalt Clyde Bond •Thomas T. Gillihan..'..
Equity Formoso.... Hancock.... Rising Sun. . Fostoria Frankfort. . . Frederick... . Constellation. Freeport.... Fulton
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Communications.
2d and 4th Saturday . . 2d and 4th Thursday.. 1st and 3d Thursday . . 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Saturday . . 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday. .. . 1st and 3d Wednesday . 1st and 3d Thursday .. 1st and 3d Thursday..
Fontana Formoso Ft. Leavenw'th Fort Scott Fostorift Frankfort Frederick Frodonia Freeport Fulton
131 336 311
Stated
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Secretaries. tLee Smith Ralph P. Wells William J. Snyder Alfred Can^enter John T. Hartley Ivan P. Carver George H. Nodurfl William O. Starns Frank A. Gass Harry L. Woods Jesse R. Bender James S.'Russell Israel L. Diesem James A, Williams Joseph R. Million Lebbeus D. Walrad Alfred E. Gledhill. Lloyd E. Goodman Larkin B.Davidson Sophus Nutland Eugene F. Pound Arley H. Fitzwater Camillo W. Jupe Ernest R. Trimmer Clyde C. Pittenger Clarence F . Heaton Frank S. Gerhold North C. McArthur
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Ist and 3d Wednesday Saturday on or before ® Saturday on or before ® » . . .
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McDonald . .. McPhcrson . . . . McPherson Webb Medicine Lodge Delta
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Meriden Milan Cloucl Miltonvale Minneapolis. . . . Clark Minneola Elk Allen Marmaton
Morland Morrill Brown Mound City Mound City. . . . Moundridge.... Moundridge. , . . McPherson Mound Valley. . Landmark Labette
2d and 4th Tuesday
Masters.
Secretaries.
William H. Coburn James H. Burt
lat and 3d Tuesday
Wabaunsee
Marysville 58 237 383 256 172 275 77 22 ?M 255 242 143 431 267 245 414 373 33 346 218
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2d and 4th Wednesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday Saturday on or before ® « . . .
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Joseph F. Pedroja tStephen A. D. Geauquc ' Henry.R. Honey Amer C. Robinson tAlberl W. Phillips James Danely Don C. Campbell Joe H. Burkerl Otto V. Heinsohn Victor L. Krig Frank J. Olson Charles C. Kelly Lyle W. Farwell John I. Edwards Delbert E. White Cecil D. Gregg John A. Burkett Oscar A. Brown Elof F. Petterson Jesse F. Pyle John H. Oakes ' Soren Sorensen Ormond Hamilton Albert L. Orr William C. Stephens J. Quincy Tompkins John E. York Simon Peterson Thomas M. D e r r i n g t o n . . . . Philip J. Casselman Fremont M. Brown John W. Fury George A. Taylor Edward W. Lenander Orva R. Giffin Walter S. Wright Carl A. Freed Earl V. Dixon William 0 . McKinley John J. Boman Albert Kobler Bertrand D. Hopkins Ralph A.' Peatman Henry A. Strong George D. Heintzelman.... Ivy B. Gray Paul Jones Don Q. Aber
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2d and 4th Tuesday
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Phillipsburg....
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Harden L. Foster
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Frank W. Abel *Thomas F. Hall Howard R. Brickel William H. Hanes
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NAMES OF OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued.
No.
Location.
Name of Lodge.
County.
Stated
Communications.
Masters.
Secretaries.
Loyal L. Hanback.... Charles I. Welch Richard S. Thompson. James Starke Andrew F. Roark Oscar E. Riffel Claude M. Cave Everett J. Garrison... Stanley E. RafTety.... George W. Schwein . . Ben J. Cory
John L. Ament Hugo H. Rauschelljacli William C. Wolfe . James H. Hammill Bert Levett Newton F. Hill John J. Miller Edward R. Dugan Raymond M. Calene Lew W. Coleman William E. Palton
Harrison G. Dreisbach. Edward D. Schilling. . . * Walter J. Teat •Clinton DeLoss Hart. . *Ray B. Ramsey •Homer A. Claussen.... William A. Sample. . . . Andrew J. Ralston Ira Chappie Elmer W. Wilson Frederick R. F r a n k . . . . Herman S! Tuttle
Edwin C. Eagles William Heynen tGeorge W. McClelland tEvan Davis tJamcs H. Murrell tBurl J. Snow E. Francis Armstrong Napoleon L. Reed Charles Marble, Jr. Charles S. Wilson Giles T . Dooley William W. Cottingham
252 171 404 254 52 1S9 312 354 359 301 309
Stafford Sterling St. Francis St, John St. Marys Stockton Sublette Summerfield... . Sylvan Grove... Sylvia Syracuse
Stafford Sterling St. Francis. . . Ionic Pottawatomie Newahcuba.. Santa Fe Summerfield. Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse
Stafiord Rice Chcj'enne... Stafford Pottjiwatoniie Rooks Haskell Marshall Lincoln Reno Hamilton....
1st and 3(1 Thursday 1st Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday . . . . 1st and 3d Monday Ist Wednesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Monday 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Tliursday 1st and 3d Tuesday Ist and 3d Thursday
140 100 17 51 90 225 121 30 55 425 358 386
Thayer Tonganoxio Topcka Topeka Topeka (North) Topeka Toronto Towanda Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Thayer Henri Topeka. . . Orient Golden Rule. Siloam Woodson Towanda.... Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Noosiio Leavenworth. Shawnee.... Shaw.aee.... Shawnee.... Shawnee.... Woodaon... . Butlei' Doniphan. . . Wyan [lotte.. , Reno Montjiomery.
1st and 3d Friday 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4 th Thursday' 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Monday and 2d Saturday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4th Friday
435 115 239 364
Ulysses Uniontown Urbana Valley Center...
Ulysses Excelsior.... Urbana Valley Center
Grant Bourbon.... Neosh/) Sedgwick
1st and 3d Saturday . . . . . . . Byron Fowler Saturday on or before ® . . . . •Roscoe C. L y n n . . . . 1st and 3d Saturday *Jobn A. Ewen Ist Monday Charles C. Samuels.
Roy E. Carter Russell H. Asbury Myron B. Smith Eugene S. Talcott
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Walnut Wamego Washington.... Watliona Wavorly Weir Black Diamond. Wellington Wellsville Wellsville Westmoreland. . Westmoreland... Westphalia Wetmore White Church . . White City White City White Cloud... . White Cloud.. . . White Water. . .
Albert Pike Bestor G. Brown Wilmore
Jefferson Marshall
1st and 3d Wednesday 1st and 3d Thursday
Shawnee Trego '. . . • Clay Harper Wallace Crawford Pottawatomie. Washington... Marshall Doniphan . . . . Coffey Cherokee Sumner Franklin Pottawatomie. Anderson Nemaha Wyandotte. . . Morris Doniphan . . . . Butler Jackson Sedgwick Sedgwick Sedgwick Sedgwick Franklin Comanche. . . . Morris Ellsworth Jefferson
Ist and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d -Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday Saturday on or before ® . . Saturday on or before.® ^ Saturday on or before ® . , 1st and 3d Wednesday. . . . 2d and 4th Thursday. . . . 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d and 4th Thursday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Monday 2d and 4th Monday , Tuesday on or before ® .. Saturday on or before ® =« 1st and 3d Saturday 2d and 4th F r i d a y . . . . . . . 1st and 3d Wednesday . . . , 1st and 3d Tuesday Tuesday on or before ® = 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 2J and 4th Wednesday . . , 2d and 4th Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday . . . . 1st and 3d Thursday l.st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Wednesday . . . Thursday on or before ® .
Harry S. Williams Arthur E. Warner
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*Sam H. Anderson Arthur S. Keraus Claude L. Reed Thomas J. Leslie Celesto M. Detillo Roy Robison John L. Baxter George W. Willis Glen T. Arganbright.. . Daniel A. Moskan William G. Williamson. Aaron C. Butler Clarence J. Wells Heman E. Jewell Harry L. Hart John E. Elliss *James B. Woodman . . . *Chester Barnard Charles J. Koehler Firth M. Dodd Harry Mellor Frank E. Cleland *Samuel A. Martin *Theodore Lindberg.... *Ray L. Ruthraufi" *Edgar W. Ingram *Ortie L. St. John George E. Kennedy Claude J. Brown Louis Honomichl Arthur L. Pettis
John C. Burkert Charles C. Buckles fBenjamin H. Galbreath Schuyler W. Gibson Kelly R. Heskett Adolph E. Deere Edgar J. Guilbert James E. Miller Harold Child Elmer E. Sleigh Henry C. Willson Michael Bauer, Jr. Ernest A. Farrow Gabriel Anderson Perry E. Miller Charles A. Smith W. Bert Hart George M. Johnston Claude J. Wood tCharles V. Sass Philip W. Dodderidge George Lowell Kelley James B. Hazlett Irving P. Belden tWilliam H. McCoin • tJoseph L. Kirk tBenjamin F. Dunkin tJohn M. Naramore Herbert R. Smith Claude B. Austin Roger C. Tompkins Loyd G. Park J. Harry Riley
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nn 47 144 378
Location.
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Windom Windom Winfield Winfield Xenia Yates Center... Gilead Zenda
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Covimunications.
Masters.
Secretaries.
E. Bray ton Coup *EarI M. Cadwell
Ernest L. Johnson David 0 . Watts
McPherson Cowley
1st and 3d Saturday
Woodson
1st and 3d Wednesday 2d and 4th W e d n e s d a y . . . . . . . Clare S. Lockwood
Clarence R. Owen
•B And two weeks thereafter.
SPECIAL ADDRESSES. MASTERS. MASl.'BRS. MASTBRS.. No. 'Postofflce Addresses. No. *Postoffice Addresses. No. *Postofflce Addresses. 3—953 R e y n o l d s . 1 3 1 - - R . F . D . N o . 1. 3 4 7 - —Anness. 4—Lowemont. 1 3 3 - - R . No. 4. 3 4 1 - —Centerville. 13—Soldier. 1 3 5 - —Overland Ir'ark. 3 5 2 -- T r i b u n e . 17—Room No. 1, L i b e r t y Life 136- —Peru. 3 6 5 -—Leavenwortli, 319 5tii A v e . Bldg. 138- - A u b u r n , R. F . D. No. 23. 3 6 8 - —Manchester, Okla. 2,3—R.- F . D. No. 3. 158- - 6 1 4 Mound St. 3 6 9 -- 3 2 0 8 F a r r o w A v e . * 31—Atchison, R. F . D. No. 6. 210- —Prescott. 3 7 0 - —Paxico. 3 5—R. F . D. 224- - P o m o n a , R. F . D. 3 7 2 - - M a y e t t a , R, F . D. 4 7 — B r o n s o n , R, No. 2. 225- - 8 0 1 Brooksi. 3 7 5 - - R . No. 1. 51—221 E d g e wood. 230- - R . F . D. 3 8 1 - —Grinnell. 5 3 — N e t a w a k a , R. F . D . No. 1. 2 3 3 - —Cambridge. 3 8 5 - —Basehor. 54—Merrlam. 239- - T h a y e r . 4 0 2 - - T o p e k a , R. F . D. N o . 1. 56—Stilwell. 2 4 3 - —Bucyrus. 433- - U n i o n N a t ' l B k . Bldg. 69—Mllo. 247- —Lyons. 71—Rivertori. 2 5 1 - - R . F . D. No. 1. 8 0 — S t r o n g City. ' 2 5 9 - —Frankfort. 86—104 6 N. W a c o . 2 6 0 - —Medicine Lodge. SECRETARIES. 90—210 W e s t e r n A v e . 2 7 1 - —14 N. B a l t i m o r e . No. fPostoffice Addresses. 9 2 — F o r t Scott, R. No. 3. 2 7 2 -- O v e r l a n d P a r k . • 3 - —Masonic Temple. 9 6 — K a n s a s City, 736 Euclid Ave . 3 0 3 - - S c o t t i s h R i t e Temple. 99—351 N . T o p e k a A v e . 3 1 5 - —Elsmore. • 1 6 -- B o x 86, K. S. A. C. 3 1 6 -- H a t t o n , 1 7 - - M a s o n i c Temple. 108—R. F . D. No. 2. 110—R. F . D. 3 1 9 -- A r g o n i a . 2 3 - - B o x 205. ' 115—Redfleld. 3 2 2 - -2101 R u b y Ave. 4.^-- R . N o . 1. 124—Arcadia, R. F . D. No. 1. 3 3 3 - -R. No. 5. 4 7 - - B r o n s o n , R. No. 1.
SECRETARIES. ^Postofflce Addresses. - T o p e k a , R. N o . 6. -1400 Topeka Ave. - 3 1 2 Union N a t i o n a l B a n k Bldg. 90- - 1 2 2 8 N. H a r r i s o n St. K a n s a s City, 1104 N. 5th. 9699- -Bo.K 255. 131- - R . F . D. No. 3. 156 —Cambridge. 22,5- - 1 2 5 1 L a n e St. 266- - V a l l e y F a l l s . 271- -219 N . 20th St. 272- -749 W a s h i n g t o n St. 303- - S c o t t i s h R i t e Temple. 322- -1629 S. 29th St. 333- -1618 S. W . Blvd. 363- - H i a w a t h a , R. F . D. No. 4. 365 —Leavenworth, R. F . D. No. 3. 369- -- 3P 0a 2x 1i c oN. . 22nd St. 370- - A l t a V i s t a . 374- - R . No. 1. 37.5402- -^Topeka, R. F . D. No. 1. 422- - W i l b u r t o n . 433 - P . O. B o x 963.
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Hutchinson..., M. K. Brundage . . . Kansas City. . . Alex. A. Sharp W. E. Hutchison. .. EIrick C.Cole *C. H. Chandler Topeka Wm. L. Burdick Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Owen J. Wood Hugh P . Farrelly... Topeka Wichita John McCuUagh. . . . Richard E. Bird . ..
W. E . Hutchison. . . EIrick C . C o l e . . . . . *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick Giles H. Lamb Charles E. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Hugh P. Farrelly... John McCuUagh.. . *John A. F e r r e l l . . . . Elmer F. Strain.. ..
W. E. Hutchison. . . EIrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler EIrick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler Wm. L. Burdick Wm. L. Burdick.... Charles E. Lobdell . Charles B. Lobdell . Wm. I. Stuart Wm. L Stuart Hugh P. Farrelly... Hugh P. Farrelly... John McCuUagh . . . John McCuUagh.... *John A. Ferrell . . . . *John A. Ferrell . . . . Richard E. Bird .. . Richard E. Bird . . . Elmer F. Strain. ., . Charles A. Loucks.. John W. Neilson. ..
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES.
Name. ' Acacia Active Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Alma Alpha Altamont Alta Vista Altoona Americus Anchor Anthem Anthony Apollo Arcadia Arcana Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
No. 9 158 63 114 303 308 161 282 69 357 118 109 224 284 200 297 329 31 285 408 271 277 344 262 164 32 305 234
Location. Lawrence. Atchison. Oswego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Alma. Jetmore. Altamont. Alta Vista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. ScottCity. . Anthony. Ellis. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonia. Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphalia. Axtell.
Barney Baxter Beattie Belle Plaine Belleville Benedict Benevolent Ben Hur Bennington â&#x20AC;˘ Bestor G. Brown. . Beulah Black D i a m o n d . . . Blue Hili Blue Rapids Blue VaUey Bolinir Bonner Springs. . . Bourbon Brainerd â&#x20AC;˘. . . Brookville Buffalo Burdick Burlington Burr Oak Burrton
279 71 259 173 129 403 98 322 180 433 291 274 198 169 112 36.1 366 268 280 209 379 429 66 178 182
Dighton. Baxter Springs. Beattie. Belle Plaine. Belleville. Benedict. Abilene. Kansas City. Bennington. Wirhita. Bunker Hill. Weir. Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Bnlinj. Bonner Springs. Bronson. White Water. Brookville. Buffalo. Burdick. Burlington. Burr Oak. Burrton.
Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson Cawker City Cedar Center Charity Chase Chautauqua Cherokee Cherryvale Chetopa Circleville
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 ; 119 137 73 20
Arlington. Caney. ' Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marion. Hazelton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Circleville.
Name. Claflin Clay Center Clifton Climax Clinton Coats Codell Comanche Constellation Coolidge Corinthian Cornerstone Cosmos Council Grove. . . . Coyville Crescent Cuba. Cunningham Cyrus
No. ^21 134 122 411 233 394 418 295 95 316 79 219 278 36 57 133 362 427 288
Location. Claflin. Clay Center. Clifton. Climax. Burden. Coats. Codell. Coldwater. Fredonia. Coolidge. Burlingame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove Coyville. Arkansas City. Cuba. Cunningham. Hope.
Deerfield Delavan Delaware Delia Delphian Delphos Delta Denison De Soto Devon Dexter Dingo Doric :. .. Douglass Dover Downs Dwight Easton Edna Eldora Elkhart EUinwood Ellsworth...;.... Emerald Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Equity Erie EucHd Eureka Excelsior Fargo Farmers Fidelity Formos D Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton Galena Galva Gardner
432 375 96 419 44 202 77 372 40 92 156 226 83 151 138 204 374 45 345 28 422 217 146 289 205 387 12 413 131 76 101 88 115 300 166 106 336 107 392 67 170 337 389 208 104 210 194 251 65
Deerfield. Delavan. White Church. Delia. Garnett. Delphos. Medicine Lodge. Denison. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddam. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwight. Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Elkhart. ElUnwood. Ellsworth. Lakin. Eskridge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Fontana.
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Lyndon." Pleasanton. XJniontown. Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formoso. Independence. Fostoria. Frankfort. Linn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington. Fulton. Galena. Galva. Gardner.
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GRAND LODGE OF
Name. â&#x20AC;˘ Garfield Gaylord Geneseo Gilead Girard Glasco Glen Elder. Godfrey Goff..: Golden Rule Goodland Gove City Grainfield Grand View Great Bend . . . . . . Greeley Greenleaf Greenwood Gypsum City Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford Harveyville Haven Havensville Haviland Hays Hebron Henri Hepler Hesperian Hiattville Hiawatha Highland Hiram Hoisington Holton Holyrood Home Hope Horace Horton Hoxie Hoyt Hugoton Huron
No. 235 183 361 144 93 292 294 124 430 90 321 302 381 376 15 5ll 232 163 328
120 46 301 185 311 94 206 193 421 157 34 409 195 314 190 398 Ill 210 35 296 68 331 42 343 89 155 352 ; . - 326 348 327 406 72
Location, Leonardville. Gaylord. Geneseo. Yates Center. Girard. Glasco. Glen Elder. Farlington. GDff. North Topeka. Goodland. Gove. Grainfield. Bucklin. Great Bend. Greeley. Greenleaf. Fall River. Gypsum. Peabody. Halstead. Hamilton. Hamlin. Ft. Leavenworth, Neodesha. Harper. Hartford. Harveyville. 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 St. John. 38 lola. 227 Jamestown. 84 Winchester. 360 Jennings. 11 Jewell. 223 Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Kickapoo Kilwinning Kineaid King David King S o l o m o n . . . . Kiowa Kirwin
307 Herington. 272 Kansas City. 405 Kensington. 102 Coffeyville. 4 Potter. 265 Pratt. 338 Kineaid. 416 Chanute. 10 Leavenw^orth. 293 Greensburg. 175 Kirwin.
LaCrosse 330 LaCrosse. LaCygne 61 LaCygne. ' L a f a y e t t e . . . . . . . 16 Manhattan.
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Name. LaHarpe Lake Landmark Lane Larned Latham Lawrence Leavenworth Lebanon Lebo Lecompton Lenexa Lenora Leoti Lewis Lincoln Lindsborg Llnwood Logan Long Island Longton. ; Lotus Luray Lyra
No. 325 50 218 339 167 401 6 2 221 152 420 135 181 340 220 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 153 256
Location. LaHarpe. Silver LakeMound Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandia. Lebo. Lecompton. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis. Lincoln. Lindsborg. Linwood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey Macksville Madison Mankato Maple City Maple Hill Marmaton Marquette Marysville Mayetta McCracken McDonald McKinley McPherson Medicine Valley . . Melody Melvern Memphis Meriden Meridian Milan Millbrook Miltonvale Minneapohs Minneola Mistletoe Moline Morland Morrill Morton Mound City Moundridge Mountain Slope... Mount Hope Mount Moriah Mount Vernon... . Mount Zion Mulberry Mullinville Mulvane Munden Muscotah Mystic Tie
48 371 196 87 342 370 245 353 91 393 58 383 41 172 260 400 22 108 236 126 255 281 242 143 431 269 267 414 373 258 33 346 186 238 179 145 266 261 399 201 128 116 74
Effingham. Macksville. Madison. Mankato. Maple City. Maple Hill. Moran. Marquette. Marysville. Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. McPhersou. Lake City. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Meriden. Elk Falls. Milan. Hill City. Miltonvale. Minneapolis. Minneola. Conway Spring MoUne. Morland. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City. Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Beloit. Nortonville. Mulberry. Mullinville. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtali Narka Natoma Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton
310 Almena. 349 Narka. 390 Natoma. 13 Coming. 27 I^eRoy. 189 Stockton. 81 New Alb any142 Newton.
472 Name. Nickerson Nine Mile Ninnescah Norcatur Norton Norwich Oak Oak Hill Oakley Occidental Oketo Olathe â&#x20AC;˘ Olive Olive Branch Onaga Oneida Orient Oaage Valley Oskaloosa Ottawa Ovcrlind Park. .. . Oxford Pacific Palestine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker ParkerviUe Parsons Patmos Peace Perry Phillipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains Polar Star Pottawatomie.... Powhattan Prairie yueen Preston Pretty Prairie . . . . Protection Prudence Quenemo Quinter RandaU Reno Republic Richmond Ridgeway Rising Sun Robinson Rob Morris R. E. S h e r m a n . . . . Rosalia Rosedale Royal Russell Sabetha.. SaffordviUe Salem SaUna Saltville Samaria Santa Fe Saqui Scammon Scottsville Scranton Sedgwick Selden Seneca Severance Sharon Springs . . .
PROCEEDINGS No. 43 49 230 317 199 319 287 334 253 207 25 19 350 212 188 323 51 24 14 18 436 165 29 127 23 37 290 341 168 117 97 243 415 184 385 187 367 130 52 363 176 283 42S 384 100 270 410 304 I'lO 123 426 62 S 159 332 369 433 333 192 177 162 395 228 60 59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 423 39 313 417
Location. Nickerson. Lansing. Kingman. Norcatur. Norton. Norwich. Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathe. Elgin. Colony. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomie. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Overland Park. Oxford. Humboldt. Edgerton. Baldwin. Paola. Plainville. Parker. ParkerviUe. Parsons. El Dorado . Louisburg. Perry. Phillipsburg. Piper. Pittsburg. Plains. Netawaka. St. Marys. Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Pretty Prairie. Protection. Columbus. Quenemo. Quinter. Randall. Hutchinson. Repubhc. Richmond. Overbrook. Fort Scott. Robinson. Preston. Kansas City. Rosalia. Kansas City. Lyons. Russell. Sabetha. SaffordviUe. Esbon. Saliaa. Barnard. Wilson. Sublette. Osborne. Scammon. Scottsville. Scranton. Sedgwick. Salden. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs.
February,
OF THE
Name. Shawnee Signal Siloam Sincerity Smithton Soldier Solomon City Spearville Spivey Spring Hill St. Bernard Saint Francis St. John's St. Thomas Stafford Sterling Stohrville Sumner Summerfield Sunflower Sutton Sylvan Grove Sylvia Syracuse Temple Thayer Topeka Towanda Troy Turner Turon Tuscan Twin Grove Tyrian Tyro Ulysses Union Unity Urbana Valley Center Valley Falls Vermillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan Wakarusa Wa-Keeney Wakefield Waldron Wallace Walnut City Walnut Valley Wamego Washington Wathena Waverly Webb Wellington WellsvTlle Western Star Westmoreland.... Wetmore White City White Cloud Whiting Wichita Wilmore Wilsey Windom Winfield Woodson Wyandotte Xenia Zenda Zeredatha
No. 54 141 225 214 1 240 105 388 347 56 222 404 113 306 252 171 368 203 354 86 85 359 391 309 237 149 17 30 55 425 358 82 213 246 386 435 7 273 239 364 21 320 136 315 229 402 148 Xte, 377 318 215 191 75 5 64 244 275 150 356 174 257 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 . 276 110 121 3 47 378 80
Location. Shawnee. Osage City. Topeka. Simpson. Highland. Soldier. Solomon. Spearville. Spivey. Spring Hill. Dodge City. Saint Francis Concordia. Colby. Stafford. Steriing. Bluff City. Caldwell. Simimerfield. Wichita. Waterville. Sylvan Grove. Sylvia. Syracuse. McCune. Thayer. Topeka. Towanda. Troy. Turner. Turon. Neosho Falls. Severy. Garden City. Tyro. Ulysses.. Junction City. Clearwater. Urbana. Valley Center Valley Falls. Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut. Wakarusa. Wa-Keeney. WoUofield. 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. Zenda. CottonwoodFalle.
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE OF
473
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. Location
County.
Name.
Allen
lola LaHarpe
lola
No.
29 38 325 245 315 212 44 211 338 305 5 168 48 72 4 116
Atchison
263 278
Lake City Medicine Lodge Claflin
Fort Scott
Medicine Valley Delta Claflin
Fulton
Hiawatha Morrill
260 77 424 217 15 331 268 92 8 210 108 216 28 115 47 185 35 326 373 363
.159 Butler
â&#x20AC;¢...
74 151 97 401 223 434 30 280
El Dorado
Cottonwood Falls
80 395
Olive
Weir
355 350 136 71 100 194 351 274 404
474
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Minneola Ashland Clay Center. . Clifton Green ; ., Oak Hill Wakefield
Minneola Ashland Clay Center. . ." Clifton Highland Oak Hill Wakefield
431 277
Cloud.
Clyde Concordia. . . . Glasco Jamestowa. . . 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 C i t y . . . Winfield :
Crescent Clinton • Dexter. Maple City.. . . Winfield
133 233 156 342 110
Crawford.
Arcadia Arraa Cherokee Farlington.. . . Girard Hepler McCune Mulberry Pittsburg Walnut
Arcadia Arma Cherokee Godfrey.' Girard. . ., Hepler Temple Mulberry Pittsburg Vulcan
329 408 119 124 93 ,398 237 261 187 229
Decatur...
Jennings Oberlin iNorcatur
Jennings Mountain Slope Norcatur
360 186
Dickinson.
Abilene Herington. . . . Hope Solomon
Benevolent.... Kansas Cyrus Solomon C i t y . .
98 307 288 105
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 Lecompton. . .
Palmyra Doric Lawrence Acacia Lecompton....
23 83 6 9 420
Edwards.
Kinsley Lewis ElkFaUs • Grenola Howard Longton Moline
Mt. Moriah Lewis Meridian Canopy Hope Longton Moline
179 220
Clark. Clay..
Elk
134 122 296 334 396
6U
126 248 155 26 267
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE OF
475
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Name.
No.
Apollo. Hays. .
297 195
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays 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
Franklin.
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Richmond.. .. Wellsville.... WiUiamsburg.
Lane Ottawa Melody. . . McKinley. Richmond. Wellsville.. Anchor....
18 400 41 ' 426 356 224
Geary
Junction City
Union
Gove
Gove Grainfield. . . Quinter
Gove City. Grainfield. Quinter. . .
302 381 410
Hill City
Millbrook. Morland. .
281 414
Ulysses.. . .
435
Preston. Ensign..
283 413
ElUs
Graham...
.Morland. . . . , Grant
Ulysses
,
Cimarron
,
Greel.:7. . .
Ensign
,
Greenwood
Horace
Gray
Hamilton. Harper....
Climax Eureka ;, Fall River.. .. Madison Severy , Hamilton CooUdge Syracuse Anthony Attica Bluff City Freeport Harper Waldron Burrton Halstead Newton Sedgwick
339
Horace..
352
Climax Fidelity Greenwood. . Madison. . . . Twin Grove. Hamilton
411 106 163 196 213 301
CooUdge.. Syracuse. .
316 309 200 262 . 368 389 206 377
Haskell...
Sublette
Anthony. . Attica..... Stohrville. Freeport. . Harper Waldron. . Burrton. . Halstead. Newton. . Sedgwick. Santa F e .
Hodgeman
Jetraore!
Alpha
282
Jackson...
Circleville. . . . Delia DenisoQ Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka. . . . Soldier Whiting
Circleville. Delia Denison... Holton Hoyt Mayetta. . Polar Star. Soldier Whiting...
20 419 372 42 327 393 130 240 250
Harvey. . .
182 46 142 139 312
476
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Meriden. Nortonville Oskaloosa McLouth Valley Falls Winchester Perry
Jefferson.
No.
Location.
,
Meriden Mt. Zion Oskaloosa. . . . Lyra Valley Falls... Jefferson Perry
236 266 14 256 21 84 415
Jewell,
Burr Oak Esbon Formoso Jewell Mankato Randall
Burr Oak Salem Formoso Jewell Mankato Randall
178 228 336 11 87 304
Johnson.
De Soto Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Overland Park . . . Shawnee Spring Hill
De Soto • Edgerton Gardner Lenexa Olathe Overland Park Shawnee Spring Hill. . .
40 127 65 135 19 436 54 56
Kearny. .
Deerfield Lakin Cunningham Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda
Deerfield Emerald Cunningham.. , Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Zenda
432 289
Greensburg Haviland Muliinville
Kiowa Haviland Muliinville. . .
293 409 399
Altamont Chetopa Edna Landmark Adams...;... Parsons
69 73 345 218 63 117
Kingman.
Kiowa. .
Altamont Chetopa , Edna Mound Valley. . . Oswego Parsons
Labette.
427 230 319 347 378
Dighton
Barney
279
Leavenworth.
Boling Easton Fort Leavenworth Lansing Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth Linwood Tonganoprie
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
IJnn.
Blue M o u n d . . . . . La Cygne Mound City Parker Pleasanton
Lotus La C y g n e . . . . Mound City. . Parker Eureka
286 61 33 341 88
Logan.
Oakley
Oakley
253
Lyon..
Americus Emporia Hartford
Americus Emporia Hartford
109 12 193
Lane'
,
1922-23.
GRAND LODGE OF
477
KANSAS.
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Name.
Location.
No.
Marion.
Florence. Marion.. Peabody.
Advance. Center... Halcyon.
114 147 120
Marshall.
Artell • 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
McPhersoD.
Canton Galva McPherson. . Moundridge. Windom Marquette... Lindsborg. . .
Canton Galva McPherson. . Moundridge. Windom Marauette... Lindsborg...
197 251 172 346 276 358 397
Meade.
Meade. Plains..
Webb., Plains.
275 367
Miami.
Fontana Louisburg. . . Osawatomie. Paola
Equity Peace Osage Valley. Paola
131 243 24 3T
Mitchell.
Beloit Cawker City. Glen Elder. . Simpson Scottsville. . .
Mt. Vernon.. Cawker City. Glen Elder. . Sincerity.... Scottsville. . .
145 125 294 214 249
Montgomery.
Caney Cherryvale. . . Coffeyville.... Elk City Independence. Tyro
Caney Cherryvale. Keystone... Carson Fortitude... Tyro
324 137 102 132 107 386
Morris.
Burdick Council Grove. Delavan Dwight Parkerville.... White City Wilsey
Burdick Council Grove. Delavan Dwight...-..., Parkerville. . . . White City. . . . Wilsey
J29 36 375 374 168 380 382
Morton .
Elkhart.
Elkhart.
422
Nemaha.
Centralia. Corning.. Goff Oneida... Sabetha.. Seneca... Wetmore.
Home.... Nemaha.. Gc£f Oneida... Sabetha.. Seneca... Wetmore.
89 13 430 323 162 39 53
Neosho.
Chanute. Chanute. Erie Thayer... Urbana. .
Cedar King David. Erie Thayer...... Urbana
103 416 76 149 239
Ness.
Ness City
Walnut Valley
191
â&#x20AC;˘478
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Norton
Localion. Almena Lenora Norton
,
No.
Naphtali.... Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Osage.
Burlingamtj.., 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 MinneapoUs. .
180 202 143
Pawnee
Larned
Larned
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 62 75 257
Pratt. .
Coats Pratt Preston
Coats Kilwinning. . . Rob Morris...
394 265 332
Rawlins
Atwood McDonald Arlington Haven Hutchinson.. . Nickerson.... Pretty Prairie. Sylvia Turon
Atwood McDonald Cable Friendship Reno Nickerson. . . . Pretty Prairie. Sylvia Turon
164 383
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 R i v e r . . . Lybns Sterling
Alden Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone. Royal Sterling
308 247 337 361 219 192 171
Reno..
299 208 140 43 428 391 358
1922-23.
'
GRAND LODGE OF
479
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Riley.
Leonardville. . . . Manhattan Randolph Riley
Garfield Lafayette.. Farmers Ashlar
235 16 166 344
Rooks...
Plainville Stockton Codell
Paradise. Newahcuba Codell
290 189 418
Rush. , . ,
I-aCrosse 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 Sahna
Brook\-ille Gypsum City. . . Salina
209' 328 60
Scott...
Scott City
Anthem
284
Sedgwick
Cheney Clearwater Mount H o p e . . . . Valley Center.. . Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita
Morton Unity Mount H o p e . . . . Valley Center.. . Sunflower Wichita Albert Pike Be.stor G. Brown
258 273 238 364 86 99 303 433
Seward..,
Liberal
Fargo
300
Shawnee.
Auburn Dover ...... Rossville Silver Lake Topeka Topeka Topeka (North) Topeka Wakarusa
Auburn Dover Hesperian Lake Topeka Orient Golden Rule Siioam Wakarusa
32 138 111 50 17 51 90 225 402
Sheridan
Hoxie
Hoxie
Selden
S'elden
348 423
Goodland
Goodland
Gaylord Kensington Lebanon Smith Center. . . Macksville Stafford St. John
Gaylord Kensington Oak Western Star. . . Macksville Stafford Ionic
Stevens.
Hugoton
Hugoton
406
Suroner.
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
Sherman Smith...
Stafford.
321 183 405 287 174 371 252 254
PROCEEDINGS
480
OF THE
February,
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES—Concluded. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Thomas —
Colby
St. Thomas
Trego
Wa-Keeney
Wa-Keeney
148
Wabaunsee
Alma Alta Vista Eskridge Harveyville . . . Maple HiU
Alma Alta Vista Eminence Harveyville Maple Hill
161 367 205 421 370
Wallace....
Wallace Sharon Springs... Greenleaf Dirigo Fraternal Frontier
318 417
Washington.
Wallace Sharon Springs Greenleaf Haddam Linn Washington
232 226 170 1C4
Wichita.
Leoti
Leoti
340
Wilson. .
Altoona Benedict Buffalo Coyville Fredonia Neodesha New Albany.. .
Altoona Benedict Buffalo Coyville Constellation. . .', Harmony New Albany
118 403 379 57 95 94 81
Woodson.
Neosho Falls... Toronto Yates Center. .
Tuscan Woodson Gilead
82 121 144
Wyandotte.
Bonner Springs Kansas City. . . Kansas City. . . Kansas City. . . Kansas City. . . Kansas C i t y . . . Kansas City. . . Finer Turner White Church.
Bonner Springs.., Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw Ben Hur Rosedale. Roger E . Sherman Piper Turner Delaware
366 3 271 272 322 333 369 385 425 96
306
DEFUNCT LODGES. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER CHARTERED. Location.
County.
Name.
Disp. ReVd.
1863
1866
Delaware
1859
1857 1860
1860 Englevale
1899
Lindsborg
1868 1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903
Leavenworth.... McPherson Ottawa Pottawatomie...
to
Remarks.
Disp.
[Master reported that no meetings had been held, and owing to
Coffey Leavenworth
Dia-p. Issued.
OpoHs Buckeye..
1900
[returned. [Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a statement Uhat owing to the lodge being located so near Auraria Lodge, it [was deemed best to have but one lodge. /No meetings were held, and dispensation was returned to the \Grand Master.
1868 1858 1870
O
1887 1898 1904
CJ
rti
o
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.) Location. Allen
County.
Name.
No.
Chartered.
Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct.
18, 16, 18, 16,
1891 1887 Jan. 3, 1912 1859 Oct. 14, 1861 1860 Oct. 21, 1863
37 Oct. 15, 1861
Bluff City
Charter Surrendered.
>: Charter Revoked.
Remarks. 2^
335 Fob. IS, 1R91 Mar. 1, 1923 62 Oct. 15, 1867 Oct. 21, 1869 253 285 26 30
Big Springs
:^
1881 1884
9 Oct. 19, 1857 337 Feb. 18, 1891 313 Feb.20, 1889
/Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge \No. 238, Feb. 2, 1894'.
(Dropped from roll account organizaItion Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. (Disp. issued as Big Springs Lodge, but Oct. 16, 1867 Iname afterwards changed to Shawnee. /Consolidated w i t h Westmoreland \Lodge No. 257, May 18, 1894. Feb. 18, 1897
00
CHARTERED LODGES Location.
County.
Name.
No.
Chartered.
Charter Surrendered.
Harper
Bluff C i t y . .
325 Feb. 17, 1S9S
Bucklin. . .
Ford Crawford....
Buekhn. . . . Cato
325 Feb. 19, 1S90 Sept. 21, 1S90 153 Oct. 22, 1S74
Chautauqua. Chautauqua. Butler
Cedar Vale. Myrtle Whitewater.
Ifi-l Oct. IS, 1870 , 1883 IIM Fob. I S , ISSCp J a n . 17, 1S94 H S Oct. 21, 1S74
Douglas Wyandotte. . Breckenriflge. Dickinson. . .
Ashlar Composite.. Emporia. . . Enterprise..
S7 152 12 353
Cedar Valo. . Cedar Vale. . Clifford Clinton Edwardsvillc. Emporia. . . . . Enterprise... Elk City. .
Oct. Oct. Oct. Fob.
20, 22, IS, 21,
Oct. 10, ISOO
Frankfort. Frecport. .
Marshall. Harper.. .
Frankfort. . Lily
07 Oct.- 20, ISdS 301 Feb. 15, 18SS
Fort Seott.
Bourbon.
Rising S u n .
'ili Oet. 17, 1S05
Alpha
Golden City.
Golden City
Hanover. . . . Hiawatha. . . iligh Prairio. Ida
Washington.. Brown Leavenworth. Republic....
Star Triune H i g h Prairie Ida
Indianola....
Shawnee....
Indianola...
liCavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Calvary....
Leavenworth.
Leavenworth.
Landmark..
J.^coinpton. .
Douglas
Lecompton.
34 Oct. 10, ISOO Fob. Fob. Oct. Oct.
15, 22, 18, IS,
Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge No. ,124, M a r c h 20, 1S94. / C o n s o l i d a t e d with H a l c y o n Lotlgo N o . \120, Oct. IS, 1S70.
Records fail t o s h o w c o u n t y in which O c t . 2 1 , 1863 lodge w a s located, buti s u p p o s e d t o b e in J a c k s o n . O c t . I S , 1S70 C o n s o l i d a t e d with Bhiff C i t y L o d g e N o . 3 1 3 , J u n e 18, 1892. C o n s o l i d a t e d witli B o u r b o n Lodge N o . 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 Lodge N o . S. D r o p p e d from roll a e e o u u t o r g a n i z a tion G r a n d fjodge I n d . T e r . in 1878. D r o p p e t l from roll a c c o u n t organization G r a n d L o d g e C o l o r a d o in 1802.
122 Oct. 10, 1872
(19 210 25 170
Remarks.
1S70 M a r . 22, 1S79 Oct. 15, 1879 1874 Oct. 21, 1803 18,15 Feb. 10, 1910 1894
Elk Creek. .
Fort Gibson.
Charter Revoked.
Feb. 19, 1903/Charter issued direct by Grand Lodge \Fcbruary 17, 1S9S.
Bluff City. Calo
lb00 ^3
{DEFUNCT)—Continued.
18S2 1883 1859 1870
>:
O
o Ctl
to
o 4 ft)
M a y 0, 1919 D e c . 17, 1883 D e c . 17, 1892 D e c . 17, 18S1
L o c a t i o n c h a n g e d t o Silver L a k e O e t . O c t . 17, 1877 2 1 , 1S6S. 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. fConsoUdated with K i n g Solomon L o d g e 50 Oct. 10, ,No. 10, O c t . 18, 1870. D i s p e n s a t i o n issued a s L a n d m a r k 20 Oct. 10, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870 Lodge, b u t c h a r t e r issued i n n a m e of [St. J o h n ' s L o d g e . O c t . 17, 1865 13 Oet. IS, 1S5S
34 Oct.- 21, 1802
•^
Liberty Lincolnville Phoenix Louisburg Lyons Evergreen Monticello Mt. Pleasant Neosho Rapids. .
/Consolidated with Keystone Lodge No.
123 Oct. 17 1872 1102, March 22, 1918. 315 Feb. 20 1889 Jan. 1, 1896 1885 /First disp'n issued April 7, 1864, re253 Feb. 19 1879 Dec. 5, 1888 \oalled by G.-.M.-.;second Sept. 27,1864. ISO Ont. Ifi 1881 Deo. 0, 1894 192 Kc.h. 17 1871 Fob. 21, 1895 86 Oo.t. 1(1 Jan. 13, 1888 1800 43 ()r,t,. 1() Oct. 20, 1875 Feb. 15, 1888 58 Ont. 17 1807 Name changed in 1870 to Ionic Lodge. 77 Oct. 21 1809 Oct.' 'is,' isra
Liberty Lincolnville Lindsborg Louiaburg Lyons Montana Monticcllo Mt. IMcasant Neosho Uapida.. . Nevada City
Montgomery. Marion Mcpherson. . Miami Ilice Labette Johnson Atcliison.... Lyon
Newton
Harvey. ,
Magnolia
231 Fob. 20, 1884
N. Lawrence N. Ijawrencc Olivet Osage Mission. . . Osawatoniie
Douglas. Douglas. Osage... Neosho.. Miami. .
Valley Valley Astra Mission Osage Valley
30 Oct. 10, 1807 30 Feb. 10, 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 3(13 Ji"ob. 20,1902 Feb. 20, 1908 92 Oct. 20, 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 fDisp'n issued aa Osawatoinie Lodge, Oct. 21, 1803 Ibut chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. Oct. 18, 1859
Ottawa.
Franklin.
Ottawa
128 Oct. 17, 1872
Nevada
'Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1802. Consolidated with Newton Lodge No. 142, Juno 28, 1901. Consolidated with Lawrence Lodge No. 6, Oct. 18. 1870.
36 Oct. 15, ISGl
Ottumwa.
Coffey.
Ottumwa
11 Oct. 18, 1858 Oct. 18, 1871
Paola....
Miami.
Miami
60 Oct. 21, 1874
Pardee.. . . Paris Perry villo. Pittsburg.. I'omona.. . Richfield. . SaUna
Atchison. Linn Jefferson. , Cra^vford. Franklin. . Morton. . Saline... .
Salt Lake City. Saratoga Scranton Seneca Springdalc Stanton Stanton
Pratt Osage Nemaha Leavenworth. Miami Miami
Lincoln Paris Perry Owen A. Bassett Pomona Richfield John H. Brown. Mt. Moriah Saratoga Perfect Square. . Seneca Springdale Stanton Zion
iConsoi. with Franklin Lodge No. 18, I Nov. 24, 1900, as Ottawa Lodge No. 18. fCharter was revoked Oct. 21, 1803, but [restored Oct. 10, 1806. (Consolidated with Faola Lodge No. 37, lOct. 18, 1870. [Dispensation issued as Lincoln Lodge, (but chartered as Center Lodge.
69 22 52 367 138 303 216
Oct. 21, 1808 Oct. 21, 1802 Oct. 10, 1807 Feb. 17, 1904 Oct. 10, 1872 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 22, 1894
Oct. 17, 1871
70 216 220 39 152 18 108
Oct. 21, 1868 Feb. Feb. 18, 1886 Feb. Feb. 22, 1883 Oct. Oct. 18, 1863 Feb. 15, 1882 Sept. 3, 1887 Oct. 18, 1859 Oct. Oct. 19, 1871 Sept. 15, 1883
Oct. 18, 1871 Oct. 17, 1877 Nov. 16, 1901 Feb. 17, 1892
C5
a o to Ci
o 5:
/Consolidated with Pittsburg Lodge No. \187, July 29, 1911. Consolidated with Salina Lodge No. 60, April 29, 1907. Dropped from roll account organization Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872.
17, 1892 20, 1908 20, 1875
21, 1863
No record of disp'n having been issued.
00 CO
lb. , 00
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Concluded. Location.
Trading P o s t . . . . Twin Falls
Walton Winfield
County.
Name.
No.
Chartered.
Charter Surrendered. •
15 Oct. 18, 1858Oct. Dick Rees 59 Oct. 17, 1867 Jan. Blooming Grove . . 41 Oct. 21, 1863Dec. Olive 181 Oct. 16, 1879 Ark Jan. 243 Feb. 19, 1885 Virginia City 43 Dec. 20, 1864 Walton Aug. 323 Feb. 19, 1890 WinBeld 58 Feb. 20, 1889
21, 1874 6, 1887 10, 1905 24, 1902 5, 1895
Charter Revoked. .
Remarks.
Feb. 18, 1886 1 Dropped from roll account organiea\tion Grand Lodge of Montana in 1866. JConsol.with Adelphi Lodge No. 110, lFeb.l9,1903,as Winfield Lodge No.110.
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485
EXPELLED, 1922.
Emporia Lodge No. 12.—HARLEY D . MCCHESNEY, J a n u a r y 20, 1922.
LaCygne Lodge No. 61.—FRED W . POLLMAN, February 6, 1922. Burlington Lodge No. 66.—AUSTIN GIESY, J a n u a r y 9, 1922. Baxter Lodge No. 71.—BEDFORD F . FERRYMAN, November 20, 1922. Mankato Lodge No. 87.—CHARLES S . A M I S , J u n e 7, 1922. Eureka Lodge No. 88.—JOSEPH S . MILLER ( E . A.), September 19,
1922. Harmony Lodge No. 94.—LUTHER R . ZIMMERMAN, March 8, 1922. Benevolent Lodge No. 98.—ORLANDO C . BOYCE, April 3, 1922.
Wichita Lodge No. 99.—JOHN T . GLAVIS, September 13, 1922. Winfield Lodge No. 110.—JAMES L . STIFF, J a n u a r y 5, 1922. Parsons Lodge No. 117.—LYMAN B . CLEMENS, March 27, 1922. Sedgwick Lodge No. 139.—HAROLD M . TAYLOR, J a n u a r y 17, 1922.
St. Bernard Lodge No. 222.—IVAN E . STULTZ, February 24, 1922. Kaw Lodge No. 272.—E. K. CHAMBERLAIN, November 2, 1922. Syracuse Lodge No. 309.—GEORGE H . MACKEY, July 3, 1922.
S U S P E N D E D FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT, 1922. Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74.—WILLIAM L . GRAVER,
.
Home Lodge No. 89.—FRED N . MEYER, J a n u a r y 2, 1922. Keystone Lodge No. 102.—WILLIAM S . DOUGHERTY, May 19, 1922. Occidental Lodge No. 207.—EDWARD C. PALMER, J a n u a r y 6, 1922.
486
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS; ALSO THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. Alabama Arizona
GEORGE A. BBAUCHAMP GEORGE J. ROSKRUGB
Montgomery. .Tucson.
Arkansas
FAY HEMPSTEAD
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut
JOHN WEIGHER WILLIAM W . COOPER GEORGE A. K I E S
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford.
Delaware
JOHN F . ROBINSON
District of Columbia. ARVINE W. JOHNSTON
P. 0 . Box 1227, Wilmington. Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
WILBER P. WEBSTER FRANK F. BAKER CURTIS F . PIKE OWEN SCOTT WILLIAM H . SWINTZ
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Decatur. .Indianapolis.
Iowa
NEWTON R . PARVIN
Cedar Rapids.
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland
ALBERT K . WILSON FRED W . HARDW^GK JOHN A. DA VILLA CHARLES B . DAVIS GEORGE COOK
Topeka. Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore.
Massachusetts
FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
|
\^^l^ ^'^^^- temple. ( Boston. â&#x20AC;¢ Grand Rapids.
Michigan
Lou B. WINSOR
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana
JOHN FISHEL EDWARD L . FAUCETTK FRANK R . JESSE CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR
Nebraska
FRANCIS E. WHITE
Omaha.
Nevada
EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH
Reno.
New Jersey
ISAAC CHERRY
St. Paul. Meridian. St. Louis. Helena.
S ^ ^ ^ ^ - f^^^
1
^*-
Trenton.
New Mexico New York
ALPHEUS A. KEEN ROBERT J. KENWORTHY
Albuquerque. \ ^^^"^t^f^A-.
North Carolina North Dakota
WILLIAM W . WILLSON WALTER L . STOCKWELL
Ohio
JACOB H . BROMWELL
Cincinnati.
Oklahoma
W M . M . ANDERSON
Guthrie.
Oregon Pennsylvania
D. RUFUS CHENEY JOHN A. PERRY
Portland. .Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota
S. PENROSE WILLIAMS O. FRANK HART GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls.
Tennessee Texas
STITH M . CAIN WILLIAM B . PEARSON
Nashville. Waco.
(
New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
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Utah Vermont Virginia Washington
SAM H . GOODWIN :
487
.Salt Lake City.
HENRY H . ROSS CHARLES A. NESBITT HORACE WALTER TYLER
Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
JOHN M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . LOWNDES
Casper.
Alberta
S. Y. TAYLOR
Calgary.
British Columbia.... W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH Canada
W M . MCGREGOR LOGAN
Chile
AGUSTIN VIGORENA R
| f J *^- ^째^ ^^?- , (New Westminster. Hamilton.
S Casilla 2867,
{ g^n^iaeo
Costa Rica, C. A.. . .JOSE FABIO GARNIER
j P. O. Box 1047,
Cuba
AuRELio MIRANDA
( San Jose. Havana.
Ecuador
CARLOS A. ROLANDO
|Apartado 662.
England
P . COLVILLE SMITH
Ireland
HENRY C . SHBLLARD
Manitoba
JAMES A. OVAS
Mexico (York G.".L.'.)C. C, JAMES New Brunswick
J. TWINING HARTT
New South Wales. .. ARTHLTR H . BRAY New Zealand
Nova Scotia Peru
(Guayaquil. | freeniason Hall, (London. \ Freemason Hall, ( Dublin. Winnipeg.
5P.: O. Box 1986, Mexico City. St. John.
Sydney.
GEORGE BARCLAY
I ^ ; ^.' ^,째''
JAMES C . JONES LUIS F. DE LAS CASAS
{ Christchurch. Halifax. (Apartado No. (587, Lima.
Philippine Islands.. .NEWTON C . COMFORT
\^- ^i^째^
^f''
^^^'
( Manila. Prince Edward Isl.. .EDWARD T . CARBONELL Charlottetown. Puerto Rico JOSE G . TORRES San Juan. Quebec W. WALTER WILLIAMSON ....\^-^^ 째 ^ ^^'^^' ( Montreal. Queensland
CHARLES H . HARLEY
Brisbane.
Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
J. PUENTE W. B. TATE
San Salvador. Regina.
Scotland
DAVID REID
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H . STRUTT
Victoria
WILLIAM STEWART
Western Australia... J. D. STEVENSON
Edinburgh.
Adelaide. j l ^ ^ Macquarie St. (Hobart. Melbourne.
Perth.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF T H E GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES. Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia
. R.'.W.'.JoHN PHILIP MELVIN. . Tuscaloosa.
Calgary. Douglas. .M.'.W.'.LOUIS BAUERLEIN Camden. .M.'.W.'.ANDREW M C C . CREBRY Vancouver. Santiago, Chile . R.'.W.'.MAXIMIANO FLORES. â&#x20AC;¢I Casilla 2895. , System not recognized. California. . .R.'.W.'.W.G.REID . Hamilton. Canada.... . R.'.W.'.WILLIAM H. SANFORD . . Denver. Colorado. .. .R.'.W.MsAiAHBAKER, J R . . . . . Hartford. Connecticut .R.'.W.'.ADOLFO CANAS . San Jose. Costa Rica. . R.'.W.'.FELIX V . P R E V A L . . . . . Havana. Cuba M.'.W.'.A. VICTOR HUGHES. . . . Wilmington. Delaware... Washington, District of Columbia M.'.W.'.T. JOHN NEWTON. Masonic Temple. Ecuador., England. . Florida. . . R . ' . W . ' . H A R R Y B . MINIUM Jacksonville. Georgia.. .R.'.W.'.P. T. McCUTCHEN Franklin. Idaho .M.'.W." .SHERMAN M . COFFIN . . . Boise City. . M . ' . W . ' . G E O R G E M . MOULTON. .Chicago. Illinois... Indiana . . M.'.W.'.WILLIAM RIDLEY Corydon. .System not recognized. Iowa . R.'.W.'.RICHARD WALSH Dublin. Ireland... Kentucky . System not recognized. Louisiana . R . ' . W . ' . H E N R Y S.WESTON Shreveport. Maine. . . . R . ' . W . ' . A R C H I E L.TALBOT Lewiston. Manitoba . R.'.W.'.JABEZ MILLER Winnipeg. Maryland .R.'.W.'.JACOB ROHRBACK Frederick. Massachusetts .System not recognized. .R/.W.".S.J.BLAIR . M . ' . W . " . J A M E S H.BARRETT
Mexico (YorkG . L . ' . ) R . ' . W . ' . J O H N I. NEWELL
\ Apartado No. 40,
Michigan...
. R . ' . W . ' . W M . H . GALLAGHER
Minnesota.. Mississippi. Missouri. . . Montana. . . Nebraska. . , Nevada.... New Brimswick
I Tampico. I 1712 Fifth Ave., ( Bay City.
.M.'.W. '.CALVIN L . BROWN. . . .St. Paul. .R.'.W .ELLIOT PARKER Houston. .M.'.W. '.WILLIAM F . KUHN . . . . Kansas City. .M.'.W. .ROBERT J . HATHAWAY . Glendive. .R.'.W.' .HENRY H . HEILER. . . . .Hastings. .R.'.W. .CHARLES A. THOMPSON . Pioche. .R.'.W. .HARRY H . WOOD WORTH . Sackville. ( 49 Prospect St., .R.'.W.'.ARTHUR POTTERTON. 1 Jersey City.
New Jersey
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489
KANSAS.
New Mexico . . . . . System not recognized. New South Wales .R.-.W.-..ALFRED J. BURBIDGB. . . .Sydney. Petersburg. .R.-.W.-.•SIDNEY MORSE New York .R.-.W.-;;PREDERIC C . B . BISHOP . . Christchurch. New Zealand. . . Chapel Hill. .R.-.W.-,.M. C. S. NOBLES North Carolina. Churchs Ferry. .R.-.W.-,.HANS A. MOE North Dakota. . Halifax. .R.-.W. .JOHN G . MITCHELL Nova Scotia. Hamilton. .M.-.W.-'.ALLEN ANDREWS Ohio .M.-.W.-'.SHERMAN P. LA.RSH. . . . .Tecumseh. Oklahoma... Portland. .R.-.W.- .WALTER O . HAINES Oregon . System not recognized. Pennsylvania I t ^ ^^f'^ ^^"••'>' Philippine Islands.. .R.-.W. .EDWIN L. DRIGGS ( Manila. Prince Edward Isl.. .R.-.W.- .WILLIAM G . MCDONALD . . Montague. PuertoRico R.-.W.- .FEDERICO VALL-SPINOSA . San Juan. Quebec M.-.W. -.EDWARD A. EVANS Quebec. Queensland R.-.W. .JAMBS C . ROBERTS Brisbane. Rhode Island R.-.W. .JOHN R . DENNIS Providence. Salvador R.'.W.' .CARLOS D'AUBUISSON . . . San Salvador. Saskatchewan R.-.W.' .HARRY BUCKLEE Moose Jaw. Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tasmania.
R.-.W.' .J. S. M. GRIEVE
|7,^!,.^°"'^'
(Uddmgston.
R.'.W.' .A. E . GIFFORD Adelaide. R.'.W." .ARTHUR V. WILLIAMS . . . Charleston. R.'.W.' .JAMES B . VAUGHN Castlewood.
Virginia.. Washington
.R.'.W.' .DAVID W . WATSON. . . . \ 2.°^,^'°^ ^*(. Hobart. .R.'.W.' .HALLUM W . GOODLOE. . . .Nashville. Jefiferson. .M.'.W. -.WILLIAM CLARK Salt Lake City. M.'.W. •.ARTHUR C . WHERRY Burlington. .M.-.W. '.HENRY H . ROSS .JAMBS EVANS j 48 Elizabeth St., .R.'.W.' ( Melbourne. .R.'.W.' .HENRY M . BOYKIN Richmond. .R.'.W.' .WALTER J. THOMPSON. . .Tacoma.
Western Australia
.R.'.W.' .FRED S. FINCH
West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
.M.'.W. '.JOHN M . COLLINS . M.'.W.'.DAVID HARLOWE . System not recognized.
Tennessee Texas Utah. . . . Vermont. Victoria..
\ ^^sjey Manse.
[ Bunbury. . .Charleston. Milwaukee.
490
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Alabama W.'.JOHN M . KINKBL Topeka. Alberta W.".GEORGE D . ADAMS Salina. Arkansas W.'.CLAYTON LEHMAN Newton. Arizona .W.".W. AMER BURNETT Oberlin. British Columbia W.'.A. PHILLIP LAPHAM Wetmore. California M.'.W.'.WM.EASTON HUTCHISON. . Garden City. Canada W.'.HUBERT H . HUBBARD . . . Galena. Chile W.'.GEORGE GETTY Syracuse. Colorado W.'.LAimEN D. RIGG Leon. Connecticut W.'.FRED T . NYE Leavenworth. Costa Rica W.'.CHARLES N . FOWLER. . . .Salina. Cuba W.'.ROY H. CLOSSEN Coffeyville. Delaware W.'.ELMER S. NANCE Oswego. District of Columbia.M.'.W.'.EDW. W . WELLINGTON. . .Ellsworth. Ecuador W.'.JAY B . KIRK Tola. England R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Florida R.'.W.'.ELMER F . STRAIN Topeka. Georgia W.'.HARRY E . BEST Manhattan. Idaho W.'.WM. G . KELLEY Horton. Illinois M.'.W.'.HuGH P. FARRELLYJ Chanute. Indiana M . ' . W . ' . O W E N J. WOOD Topeka. Ireland W.'.JOHN DAVIS Belleville. Kentucky System not recognizod. Louisiana : .W.'.HOMER T . HARDEN Wichita. Maine M.'.W.".RICHARD E . BIRD Wichita. Manitoba W.'.HARRY B . GRAHAM Haven. Maryland W.'.MosES H. COLE Harper. Massachusetts System not recognized. Mexico (York G.'.L.'.)R.'.W.'.ALBERT K . WILSON Topeka. Michigan W.'.GEORGE T.MoHRBACHER.Marysville. Minnesota W.'.EZRA B . FULLER Ft. Leavenw'th. Mississippi W.'.EDWIN C . EAGLES. Thayer. Missouri M.'.W.'.PERRY M . HOISINGTON. . .Newton. Montana W.'.JAMES H . BEEGLE Neodesha. Nebraska M.'.W.'.WILLIAM I. STUART Hiawatha. Nevada W.'.ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER. .Wichita. New Brunswick W.'.HARRY E . PEACH Emporia. New Jersey W.'.JOHN M . PLEASANT El Dorado. New Mexico System not recognized. New South Wales W.".HARMON J. BOWER Norton. New York W.'.GEORGE F . BEEZLEY . . . .Girard. New Zealand W.'.FRANK E . DAVIS Atchison. North Carolina M.'.W.'.ALEX. A. SHARP Topeka.
1922-23.
North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine Islands Prince Edward Isl Puerto Rico Quebec
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
491
W.'.BRUCE GRIFFITH Wichita. M . ' . W . ' . J O H N MCCULLAGH Galena.. W.'.JosBPH D. FELL Concordia. M.'.W.'.CHARLES E . LOBDELL. .. .Great Bend. W.'.CHARLEY B . ERSKINE. . . . Cimarron. System not recognized. W.'.RoY G. SHEARER Abilene. W.'.MARION M . MILLER Lohgton. M.'.W.'.WILLIAM L . BURDICK. .. .Lawrence. W.'.CHARLES W . MILLER, JR.Hays.
Queensland M.'.W.'.ELRICK C . COLE Great Bend. Rhode Island R . ' . W . ' . W M . FR.4NK MARCH Lawrence. Saskatchewan W.'.JOHN B . FLEMING Hamilton. Scotland W.'.HARVEY 0 . DAVIS Anthony. South Australia W.'.RICHARD W . EVANS. . . . . .Dodge City. South Carolina W.'.OTTO R . SOUDERSWichita. South Dakota R.'.W.'.CHARLES A. LouCKS Lakin. Tasmania M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PAULEN Fredonia. Tennessee W.'.EARL B . HOPPER Ness City. Texas M.'.W.'.GILES H . LAMB Yates Center. Utah W.'.HAYES FLOYD Ness City. Vermont M.'.W.'.HENRY F . MASON Garden City. Victoria W.'.RAYMOND C . HANSON. .. .Kinsley. Virginia W.'.BARLUS ROMSTEDT Ottawa. Washington W.'.STANFORD M . SMART Zenda. Western Australia. . .M.'.W.'.THOMAS G . PITCH Wichita. West Virginia R.'.W.'.JOHN W. NEILSON Concordia. Wisconsin M.'.W.'.MARION K . BRUNDAGE. . .Russell. Wyoming System not recognized.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH —OF—
M.-. W.-. JOHN McCULLAGH, GRAND
IMASTER O F M A S O N S O F K A N S A S , F E B R U A R Y M A R C H 1, 1923.
16,
1922,
TO
B T W . " . H U B E R T H. HUBBARD.
The McCuLLAGH family, for the purposes of this sketch, begins with the Presbyterian minister, J O H N MCCULLAGH, who came to America from Scotland in 1837 and became connected with the American Sunday School Union. Coming down the Ohio river in 1839, he reached Henderson, Kentucky, where he settled and married Miss LUCY LYNE, a member of a famous Virginia family of Revolutionary War ancestry. Their son, J O H N MCCULLAGH, came to Kansas, married Miss SARAH LOUISE SWALLOW, a Canadian born girl of English parents. They made their home at Erie, Neosho County, where the second native born Grand Master of Kansas Masons was born March 11, 1870; the same year the family removed to Independence, Montgomery County, where they made their permanent home. The senior J O H N MCCULLAGH was a distinguished Mason, being Grand Captain General of the Grand Commandery of Knight Templars of Kansas a t the time of his death in 1888. Two years after his father's death, young J O H N MCCULLAGH went to Galena, Cherokee County, as an employe of the Citizens Bank of t h a t place, where he still lives, being cashier and a director of the same bank. His careful business administration is shown in the fact t h a t during the thirty years he has managed his bank it has been a party to but two actions in law. He was married December 22, 1896, to Miss ELLA RANT, and to this union have been born three sons—JOHN, who is associated with his father in the bank; GEORGE, who is a student at the Kansas University, and JAMES, ten years of age. J O H N MCCULLAGH'S masonic history begins at his majority, when he received the degrees in the Galena lodge. His first attendance a t Grand Lodge was in 1895, since which time he has missed but two Communications of that Grand Body. He has unusual ability in exemplifying the various masonic ceremonies; probably ninety per cent of the members of his conimandery at Galena have received either the Prelate's or Commander's work at his hands.
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As his Grand Lodge attendance would indicate, JOHN MCCULLAGH is consistently faithful in everything he undertakes. As an elder in the Presbyterian Church and for many years the Superintendent of its Sunday School, he has exerted an influence not easily measured nor described; but what to him is perhaps the most important work of his busy life is done as a husband and father, and his boys have received a priceless heritage from this Christian gentleman and his lovely wife. These facts, in a meager way, show forth some of the qualities which identify the character and adorn the personality which we know as that man and Mason, J O H N MCCULLAGH. MASONIC HISTORY. LODGE.
GALENA LODGE NO. 194, Galena, Kansas:
Initiated, May 6, 1891. Passed, June 3, 1891. Raised, July 7, 1891. Senior Deacon, 1893. Junior Warden, 1894. Senior Warden, 1895. Master, 1896, 1897, 1906. GRAND LODGE:
Grand Senior Deacon, 191Âť. Grand Junior Warden, 1919. Grand Senior Warden, 1920. Deputy Grand Master, 1921. Grand Master, 1922. CoTtvmittee Service. Committee on Lodges U. D.: Member, 1894, 1896. Committee on Credentials: Member, 1895, 1897, 1898, 1899; Chairman, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917. Committee on Grand Lodge Property: Chairman, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906. Committee on Finance and Property: Member, 1907,1908,1909.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
CHAPTER.
COLUMBUS CHAPTER N O . 23, Columbus, K a n s a s :
Mark Master, February 9, 1892. P a s t Master, February 9, 1892. Most Excellent Master, February 23, 1892. Royal Arch, April 12, 1892. Dimitted, February 13, 1894. BAXTER CHAPTER NO. 78, Baxter Springs, Kansas: Admitted, May 8, 1894. GRAND CHAPTER:
Comnnittee
Service.
Committee on Finance and Accounts: Member, 1900. Committee on Finance and Property: Member, 1917, 1922. COUNCIL.
ZABUD COUNCIL NO. 4, Topeka, K a n s a s :
Select Master, February 18, 1895. COMMANDERY.
OSWEGO COMMANDERY NO; 7, Oswego, K a n s a s :
Red Cross, June 28, 1892. Knights Templar, June 28, 1892. Omitted from roll 1897, account of signing petition for a new Commandery. GALENA COMMANDERY NO. 46, Galena, Kansas.
Charter Member. Prelate, 1897, 1898. Captain of the Guard, 1899. Commander, 1900. Recorder, 1902. Prelate, 1903,1904, 1905, 1906, 1919. GRAND COMMANDERY:
Grand Treasurer, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922. Comviittee
Service.
Committee on Rituals and Ceremonies: Member, 1901. Special Committee on Charity: Member, 1922.
.lORK APPLEY FERRELL, D e puty Grand Master, 1922. Di e d June 21, 1922.
5n jMemoriam. ^acret to tlje iWemorp of 0nv Pelobeb Beab tottttn tijis! STurisftiiction.
3n iWemoriam. Joijn ^pplep JTerrell D E P U T Y O H A N D M A S T E R IN' l « a a .
BORN SEPTEMBER 2 3 , 1865.
DIED JUNE 21, 1922.
Beatljsi Burins tf)e Hear 1922. Leavenworth No. 2.—Morgan S. Barnett, May 5 ; Robert IS. Gardner, Apr. 22; Joseph A. Gates, June 6; Homer V. Jones, Oct. 31 ; William G. Jones, Oct. 31 ; George E. Miller, Nov. 26; Peter Strauss, Oct. 1; William A. Tholen, Nov. 19 ; Robert T. Wadell, Jan. 15. Wyandotte No. S.—Clyde N. Hart, Jan. 14 ; Elden W. Canthon, Feb. 15 ; Austin E. Snelling, Feb. 12 ; Charles J. Davis, Mar. 8 ; Lee G. Mollenburg, Mar. 19 ; David E. Davidson, May 10 ; Neils J. Carr, May 11 ; Emanuel P. Heisler, May 21 ; Joseph M. Mercier, June 14 ; Thurman Turner, July 6 ; Charles Guy, July 21 ; Herbert P. Davis, July 26 ; Theodore F. Vantreese, July 28 ; Elmer E. Biggs, Sept. 1 ; Herbert J. Kelly, Sept. 26 ; Leopold Hassig, Oct. 12 ; Charles E. Raymond, Oct. 22 ; James M. Christy, Nov. 30 ; Frank A. Billinsky, Dec. 16 ; Edward S. W. Drought, Feb. 27, 1921. Washmgton No. 5.—^William A. Blair, Mar. 6 ; Frederick Giddings, Dec. 13 ; W^illiam S. Washer, Nov. 29 ; Louis Weinman, Nov. 28. Lawrence No. B.—Hugh Blair, Dec. 8 ; Edward U. Bond, June 3 ; Henry Bowman, Mar. 7 ; John M. Deamer, Apr. 16 ; William P. Spicer, Apr. 8. Union No. 7.—^William H. Almond, Dec. 14, 1921 ; James G. Furrow, May 24 ; Harry E. Many, Feb. 17 ; William R. Morgan, Apr. 16 ; Joseph J. Powell, Apr. 3 ; James M. Root, Mar. 8 ; Bernhard Starcke, Mar. 12 ; ,Tohn W. Yountz, June 13. Rising Sun No. 8.—Samuel R. Shull, Apr. 4 ; Charles Kaufman, May 15; William T., Barr, June 5; William S. McDonald, July 23 ; Hamer D. Ramsey, Apr. 12 ; Oscar Rice, Dec. 23. Acacia No. 9.—Henry B. Asher, Dec. 9 ; F r a n k D. Casley, June 27 ; Julius C. Ecke, May 13 ; Clarence S. Hall, Feb. 15 ; William A. Hinesley, Jan. 9 ; William H. Moys, Feb. 11 ; Gustav Weber, Feb. 10. King Solomon No. 10.—John C. Boicourt, Mar. 16 ; James C. Franks, Apr. 16 ; Levi Churchill, Oct. 25 ; George W. Combs, Nov. 7 ; Henry C. Willis, Nov. 9 ; Gus Hebling, Nov. 12. Jeioell No. Jl.—Ernest C. Rowe, Jan. 14. Emporia No. 12.—Henry E. Cause, Sept. 27 ; Carl B. Haywood, Sept. 8 ; Orestes H. Hobbs, Sept. 15 ; Theodore L. McDill, June 27 ; William H. Richards, Mar. 5 ; Leonard Robinson, Dec. 11 ; Matthew M. Suddock, Feb. 9. Oskaloosa No. 11,.—Robert L. Austin, Mar. 18 ; Victor M. Stevens, Aug. 19 ; Joel F. Cowan, Aug. 23. Great Bend No. l.'i.—James W. Clarke, .Ian. 7 ; Clayton L. Moses, .Ian. 27 ; Henry C. Walker, Jan. 21 ; Edward W. Moses, June 9 ; Fred S. Mitchell, July 14 ; Aaron H. Connett, July 16 ; Bliss B. Holgate, Dec. 21.
DEATHS—^Continued. Lafayette No. IS.—Nerval B. De Armond, Apr. 25 ; Warren Emery, Nov. 19 ; John M. Kimball, Mar. 19 ; George S. Murphey, Apr. 22 ; Burdette R. Persels, Sept. 25 ; Walter W a t t s Ramey, Apr. 28 ; Harry C. Wood, Mar. 7 ; William R. Yenawine, Aug. 11. Topeka No. 17.—.John F. Coyne, Aug. 27 ; William D. Deveny, Aug. 22; .Tesse C. Elliott, Nov. 8; George W. Pindlay, .luly 5; Mortimer Gragg, .July 8; Herbert Hackney, Nov. 3 ; Samuel T. Howe, May 3 ; Henry W. McAfee, May 8 ; Robert E. Massey, Jan. 3 ; Howard K. Perry, Jan. 11 ; James M. Riley, Feb. 27 ; William P. Rotenberry, Oct. 15. Ottawa No. IS.—George T. Brown, Mar. 22 ; .Tames A. Dunn, Sept. 8: Viva J. Groves, Aug. 4 ; Francis A. Halloren, May 30; Samuel A. Kendall, Feb. 27; William E. Smith, Oct. 9 ; Olen M. Wilber, Feb. 16. OUtthe No. v.).—Joseph W. Briggs, Jan. 1 1 ; Charles W. Ewing, Sr., .Jan. 17 ; 'Edward P. Nehrliood, Mar. 28 ; John H. Orr, June 24 ; William Pellett, Dec. 3 ; Eli.«iha B. Welsh. May 31. VaJley Falls No. S;.—William J. Pox, Mar. 12. J'alimira No. 23.—Joseph A. Hughes, July 23 ; Edward .T. Kinzer, Aug. 17 ; Herschel N. Merchant, Mar. .') ; Charle.s S. Parmenter, Oct. 6. Osaye Valley No. 2J,.—iW^illiam G. Dixon, May 7 ; Stanley H. Polley, Apr. 27. Oketn No. 2.i.—Henry C. Waters, Sr. Longton No. 2il.—Charles "VV. Poston, Nov. 27. Neosho No. 27.—Henry L. .Johnston, Jan. 16 ; .lason Hunter. Apr. 13 ; Arthur Skinner, May 24 ; David Frederick Goodall, June 26. Pacific No. 2.9.—Burgen L. Smith, Nov. 16 ; Austin W. Jennings, May 26. Toioanda No. 30.—John G. Call, Apr. 3 ; Perry M. Lawson, May 7 ; John C. McWilliams, July 18 ; Green B. Parker, Oct. 16. Arcana No. SI.—Mathew Skerritt, Nov. 29. Motmd City No. 33.—Edwin M. Adams, Dec. 1. , Havensvillc No. 3J,.—Dean O. Comer, May 5 ; John Mitchell. May 21. Hiawatha No. 3:1.—Norman E. Chapman, Aug. 17 ; Charles O. Hill, .Tan. 8 ; .Tared I. .Tones, Sept. 6 ; James P.. Shadel, July 2 ; Thomas Stevens, Mar. 16. Council Grove No. .'IK.—Erwin D. Bulen, Feb. 24 ; Benjamin 1^. Scott, Nov. 11 ; James B. Sorter, Dec. 28. Paola No. 37.—John C. Fetterman, Oct. 8 ; Charles P. Henson, Mar. 22 ; Marshall A. Ross, Aug. 30 ; Ezra W. Robinson, Oct. 14 ; John Royer, Dec. 31. lola No. .'18.—.Tohri W. Dunbar, Dec. 13 ; Tindal S. Stover, Oct. 15 ; Andrew Wintzen, Sept. 29. Heneca No. 3<>.—Hannibal C. Settle, Mar. 21. De Soto No. J/O.—Charles Tracy Clark, Sept. ; George A. Wyland. Dec. 6.
DEATHS—Continued. Bolton No. iZ.—James W. Martin, Oct. 7 ; Benjamin P. Shumate, June 18 ; Frank W. Smith, Nov. 29. Nickerson No. 4.3.—James Bunton, Jan. 17. Delphian No. 44.—Louis Sunkle . Easton No. ^a.—Oscar J. Potter, Apr. 25. Xenia No. J,l.—William H. Russell, June 12 ; Solon O. Markham, June 27. Mackey No. 48.—Thomas Brown, July 30. •Lake No. .50.—Thomas J. Abel, May 27. •.Orient No. 51.—Homer W. Bomgardner, May 19 ; George W. Bradley, Aug. 30 ; William F. Conklin, Nov. 11 ; Will T. Drum, May 20 ; Pestus Poster, May 19 ; Lee Harrison, Feb. 16 ; James B. Hayden, Dec. 23 ; William S. Hunter, Nov. 1 ; James W. McClure, Mar. 29 ; Louis H. Munn, Feb. 24 ; Christopher C. Perkins, Feb. 3 ; Cliftord W. Taylor, Dec. 15 ; Thomas W. Thompson, Feb. 4. •Potlawatoviie No. 52.—Daniel H. Peak, Nov. 18. ;Wetmore No. a!i.—^William H. Blood, Feb. 27 ; Albert L. McI^ain, Aug. 2 ; Thomas W. O'Donnell, Dec. 21. Shawnee No. 54.—Christojjher C. Routh, Apr. 2 ; Campbell M. Watson, Dec. 29. Troy No. 55.—Edward S. Leland, Feb. 14 ; Francis F. Paige, Feb. 15. Spring Hill No. 56.—Willis B. Bower, Aug. 29 ; Joseph S. Null, July 3. Coyville No. 57.—John W. Gordon, Sept. 30 ; George P. Steele, Dec. 26. fSalina No. <iO.—Francis D. Blundon, Jan. 8 ; James M. Champion, Dec. 15 : .John D. M. Conrad, Feb. 2 ; Christopher Eberhardt, Dec. 26 ; George P. Godfrey, Sept. 21 ; P r a n k C. Hadden, Jan. 4 ; Gustav C. Kothe, Dec. 20, 1921 ; Benjamin P. Pealer, July 22; Lester Burnett Turner, June 18. La Cygne No. 61.—William T. Corn, Oct, 28 ; Arthur Hammen (E. A.), Jan. 6. Ridgeway No. 62.—George W. Little, Oct. 16. ASams No. 6,1.—Erastus A. Milliken, Apr. 29 ; .John B. Montgomery, Nov. 17 ; Jabez Zink, Oct. 27. Burlington No. 66.—Harry R. Flook, Oct. 10 ; Henry B. Cheney, Nov. 27. Frankfort No. 67.—Mark A. Brawley, Sr., June 15 ; William Barrett, Apr. 24 ; Rawlin Montgomery, Apr. 4. Hiram No. 68.—Reuben N. Hershfleld, .Tune 15 ; Abe Toffler, Feb. 24. Carbondale No. 70.—William Burns, March 8. Huron No. 72.—John P. Chamberlin, Jan. 3 1 ; Charles R. Perdue, Feb. 22. Waniego No. 75.—James Enlow, Sept. 19. Erie No. 76.—Herbert L. Benedict, Oct. 16; William R. Cline, Apr. 8 ; Thomas V. Miller, Jan. 1 ; Isaac A. Miller, Apr. 28 ; Joseph McGinnis, Jan. 27 ; Joshua White, Nov. 13.
DKATHS—^Contlnueil. Delta No. 77.—Hyder H. Fair, Sept. 13 ; Seward I. Field, Jan. 18 ; H. Lee Strickland, Feb. 28. While Cloud No. 78.—Horace E. Dickinson, Aug. 10 ; Hugh Ryan, Sept. 10. Cori7ithia7i No. VJ.—David N. Geldman, Feb. 16 : Oscar Thompson, Aug. 24 ; George Derringer, Oct. 25 ; John Rehrig, Dec. 27. ZerecUUha No. 80.—Roscoe A. Branson, Aug. 30 ; Christian A. Kolb, May 30 ; Royal S. Wood. Nov. 9. Doric No. S.l—Frederick R. Frye, July 11. Jefferson No. SJ/.—Abner Hall Boyd, June 23 ; Arthur Varner, .Tan. 27. fiunftoioer No. 8(1.—George L.. Anderson, Nov. 28 ; Alfred H. Bokey, Apr. 23 ; Charles A. Cook, Feb. 18 ; Shelton S. Ken.sler, Feb. 23 ; Turner C. Tucker, June 16. Manhato No. 87.—Char-les H. Olson, Jan. 11 ; George R. Tyler, Feb. 23. Eureka No. SS.—Joseph Kincaid, May 4. Home No. 8.9.—Daniel Birchfield, Feb. 2 ; James M. Meek, Sept. 14; Robert D. Bus.sey, Nov. 26. Golden Rule No. HO.—Harry D. Cessna, Feb. 23 ; Arthur Clifton Ruff, Apr. 29 ; Frank .Jonathan Bartlett, May 27 : Claude C. Maze, July 9 ; James P. Ferrell, Sept. 11 ; Rodnia S. Plummer, Sept. 20. MarysviUe No. !)J.—Michael Barlow, Sr., Sept. 22. CHrard No. 9.1—Fred S. Gooding, Mar. 2 1 ; J. ' D. Webb, Apr. 24. Harmony No. ill,.—Henry H. Kimball, Jan. 15 ; "W^lUiam L. Blakely, Apr. 21 ; Frank S. Crees, May 19 ; William H. Gregory, May 23 ; Adolph Bauman, .June 6 ; Perry Cave, .Tune 23 ; H a r r y A. Dorr, July 9 ; Charles J. Graves, .•Vpr. 24 ; "William M. Lane, Dec. 5. Con.ilelliition No. 95.—Thomas C. Singleton, Jan. 16 ; John A. Cannon, Feb. 13; .Jesse W. Defever, .Jr., Feb. 26; Charles B. Cantrall, May 18 ; Henry M. Keesling, June 7. PalmOS No. 97.—Harry D. Millard, Feb. 23 ; John W. Thrash, Feb. 24 ; George H. Clymer, May 2 ; Clair Dodge, July 21 ; IJldwin L. Snyder, Sept. 21 ; Charles W. Stratford, , Nov. 25. nonevolent No. .98.—Joseph Bleakley, Feb. 9 ; Christian Johntz, Mar. 13 ; .Jacob H. Niesley, Sept. 22 ; Matias Witt, Oct. 27. Wichita No. 99.—JDavid Smyth, Jan. 28 ; Ezra Clemmons, Feb. 22; Alvin \V. Stuchbery, Mar. 14; Jay M. Gill. Mar. 25; George E. Spatton, Apr. 14; ISlam 13. Frooman, Apr. 22; James N. Miller, May 8; Edward B. Jewett. May 10; William A. Kinniore, June 13; Arnold Hughes, June 28 ; Clarence "\V. Long, Sept. 9 ; Leopold Hays, Sept. 9; Murray Myers, Sept. 24; Theodore E. .Tooelyn, Oct. 30; Clyde C. Lambert, Nov. 19 ; James J. Hodge.s, Nov. 22; Samuel W. Cooper, Dec. 10 ; Thomas V. Reed, Dec. 14; Harry M. Baker, Dec. 14; Julius Waterstradt, Dec. 19; Leonard H. Brand, Dec. 20.
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Prudence No. lOO.^-lMcius M. Dillman, Jan. 24 ; Nelson Kelley, Feb. 18 ; Rupert M. Nugent, May 23. Euclid No. 101.—Ira Archer, Aug. 18 ; Henry H Kiehl Nov. 17. Keystone No. 102.—Charles M. Ball, Mar. 29 ; Charles E Bay Apr. 13 ; Joseph McCreary, Nov. 25 ; John A. Wettack' June 1 ; John W. Walker, Feb. 6. Cedar No. lOS.—Richard Hayes, Sept. 19 ; Homer A. Nesbitt Mar. 20 ; Walter E. Sharpe, Dec. 3 ; John L. Shinn, June 14 ; James H. Williamson, Jan. 7. Frontier No. lOJ,.—Glen K. Keesecker, Apr. 24 ; Theodus H. Parrish, May 11. Solomon City No. 105.—Robert S. Cormack, .Tan. 30 ; John H Alley, Mar. 9. Fidelity No. 10(1.—William R. Hookey, June 23. Fortitude No. 107.—^Arthur W. Evans, Jan. 14 ; Joseph R Shoat, Jan. 21 : John W. Clary, Mar. 12 • Horace D Grant, Mar. 28 ; Rice B. McCutchan, Apr. 18 ; C. Venton Patterson, June 12 ; Cyrus W. Harper, July 3 ; Charles Morgan, Aug. 6 ; John Byrnes, Aug. 17 ; George W. Smith, Sept. 8 ; Andrew Jackson, Nov. 8 ; .Samuel M. Nees, Dec. 1 ; Welby H. Crimmel, Dec. 20 : Albert W Shulthis, Dec. 29. Memphis No. 108.—John A. Lockner, Nov. 27; John L. Caldwell, Dec. 6. Winfield No. 111).—Penrose H. Albright, Mar. 9 ; Arthur C. Bangs, Oct. 6 ; David Byers, Apr. 3 ; Francis B. Dial. Apr. 14 ; Shirley N. De Vore, Oct. 14 ; William T. Wright, July 5. Hespericm No. m.-^John B. Anderson, Dec. 28 ; William P. Enos, .Tan. 25 ; Cyrus W. Higginbotham, July 9 ; Fred R. Janes, May 29 ; William J. Kirkpatrick, Oct. 10 ; James M. Parr, Apr. 19 ; Henry Sillett, Feb. 25 ; Bennett Swearingen, Feb. 26. St. John's No. li:i.—Leo C. Linn, Apr. 25. Excelsior No. 11.').—James N. Holt, . Mnscotah No. lie.—E. C. Phillipi, Aug. 20. I'arsons No. 111.—John M. Chansler, Feb. 5 ; John R. Watt Jan. 1 1 ; Lloyd J. Brown, June 23; Benjamin L. Tatt! July 2 ; John J. Pierson, June 10 ; Horace M. Carr, Nov 6; Betchel K. Roberts. Oct. 24; 1918. Altoona No. US.—David Whinery, Feb. 11 ; Frank Barnes, June 7 ; Richard Pisk, Aug. 11. Cherokee No. 119.—Frank E. I.^ester, Mar. 14 • Osmer L Bumcrot, Mar. 14 ; George E. Goul, July 18 ; Samuel E. Leigh, . Halcyon No. 120.—Charles C. Brooks, May 10 ; Fred J Griffiths, July 16 ; Fred Grinrod, Jan. 24 ; James R. Jones, Mar. 31. Woodson No. 121.—William H. Ayling, Sept. 13 ; Edward A. Hibbard, May 22. Republic No. I2:i.—James C. McPherren, Feb. 21.
DEATHS—Continued. Cawker City No. ;2.5.—Willis W. Shearer, Oct. 24. Palestine No. 127.—Robert M. Perkins, June 1. Belleville No. IZi).—^William Kamp. Mar. 7. ' Polar Star No. JSO.—John Anion, Mar. 17. Carson No. J:I2.—Jacob F. Stadler, Feb. 26 ; Franlt B. Smith, Mar. 21 ; Robert M. Shaffer, June 26 ; George T. Metcalf, Oct. 28. Crescent No. J^.H.—Edward M. Carlton, Sept. 10 ; James H. Davis, Mar. 4 ; A. A. Newman, .Tuly 29 ; Joseph C. Pickering, Jan. 19; James C. Topliff, Nov. 17. Clay Center No. IHl,.—Perry M. Conrad, .Tan. 16 ; Mathias Dietrich, May 28 ; George T. Lemmon, Sept. 21. Lenexa No. ISii.—^William Zimmerman, Jan. 7 ; Lyman L. Uhls, June 15 ; John P. James, Oct. 26. Vesper No. ISO.—John I. Grouse, Mar. 5 ; John A. Ferrell, June 21; John A. C. Minner, Mar. 7 ; Zachariah A. Palmer, Jan. 2 ; Wallace W. Dixon, Dec. 25. Cherryvale No. J.V.—^Annual S. Russell, Feb. 7 ; Winfred Hart, Sept. 2 ; Amos A. Black, Sept. 3. Dover No. 138.—Ambrose F. Wade, Nov. 13. Reno No. IJfi.—Ray D. Angus, .July 13 ; William Brackney, Nov. 1; Newton Denning, Aug. 5 ; Mortimer Hamlin, Jan. 1; Elmer R. Lord, Jan. 3 1 ; John Q. Patten, May 18 ; John L. Sponsler, Aug. 24 ; F r a n k H. Stallman, .Tuly 29 ; John B. Lyall, Nov. 24. Signal No. J.}!.—John J. Curphey, Aug. 31 ; Andrew C. Hughes, Sept. 2. Newton No. ll/i.—Ambrose A. Barnett, Mar. 18 ; U. S. G. Shepherd, May 29 ; Simon Greenabaum, June 7 ; Henry H. Friessen, July 9 ; Charles S. Munger, Nov. 20 ; Frank Mawhinney, Sept. 25 ; Joseph Shriver, Dec. 5 ; Charles E. Noonan, Jan. 28 ; Isaac M. Grant, Dec. 20. TtUnneapoUs No. ip.—Charles Attridge, Mar. 10 ; Frank W. Belknap, Oct. 3 ; William N. Cheney, Aug. 19; Charles D. Clark, Mar. 26 ; John B. Hughes, Jan. 4 ; Thomas E. Hurley, Feb. 6. Gilead No. JU-—Raymond R. Guy, Mar. 14 ; William M. Perry, Aug. 30 ; Samuel C. Sproul, Oct. 3 ; Joseph M. Wharton, Dec. 31. Mt. Vernon No. Vfi.—Albert C. McClintic, July 29. misworth No. Jin.—John R. Tercy, Dec. 2. Center No. Dp.—Louis O. Hildweln, July 18; John Smith, Aug. 18. V/a-Keeney, No. llfi.—John M. Dunsmore, Mar. 12; William McNaught, Mar. 16. Vfellington No. ISO.—John L. Harris, Oct. 2 ; Edwin J. Kerning, Jan. 24 ; Wesley A. J. Mavity, Jan. 8 ; John T. Showalter, Jan. 24. Douglass No. J:'il.—D. D. McDougal, Mar. 5 ; .Tacob Vanbuskirk, Mar. 5 ; Joseph J. Vandegrift, Mar. 10, 1921 ; Stephen P. Carnahan, June 25 ; F r a n k B. Ramp, Nov. 17.
DEATHS-^Contlmied. Lincoln No. 154.—William "W. Troup, Dec. 23. Hope No. 155.—Philander Brown, Mar. 31 ; Samuel S. Beard, Dec. 8. Dexter No. 156.—William Swinehart, Nov. 7. Haven No. 151.—Prank Shepherd, Aug. 7. Active No. MS.—Paul Atkin, Mar. 25 ; .Joseph W. Blackburn, Nov. 10 ; Otto H. Clements, Sept. 13 ; Albert C. G. Hansen, Aug. 24 ; David H. Hopkins, Apr. 30 ; Barney SefE, June 11 ; Garrett B. Vroom, Mar. 25. Saqui No. ISO.—Hiram N. Crist, Jan. 20 ; J. Knox Mitchell, Mar. 4 ; Moultin A. Kleckner, Mar. 23 ; Francis S. Leary, Aug. 27 ; Joseph R. Loomis, Oct. 7. Alma No. 161.—Barnes Williams, Apr. 30. Sabetha No. 162.—Willard A. Haynes, Dec. 29. Greenwood No. 163.—Anson Sweet, Aug. 19. Atwood No. 161).—Andrew P. Aynes, Mar. 6 ; John R. Dillon, Apr. 15. Lamed No. 167.—Leonard R. Baier, Mar. 30 ; Taylor Bixley, • Feb. 28 ; W^illiam C. Edwards, May 4 ; James B. Gilkison, Jan. 28 ; William Penrose, July 12 ; William P. Peter, Nov. 16 ; William H. Vernon, Sr., July 12. Sterling No. 111.—Henry .T. Arnold, Feb. 4 ; Benjamin H. Beatte, Feb. 2 ; William T. Garwood, Mar. 2 ; Bdd Goudy, . Jan. 3 ; Crawford Hawkins, May 3 ; Don J. Hughs, Mar. 1 ; William H. McBride, Nov. 17 ; Stephen H. Vincent, Oct. 6. McPherson No. 172.—George Shonwitz, Feb. 11. Belle Plaine No. ns.—Samuel C. Arnett, July 14 ; Edward E. Corn well, July 19 ; Jesse Parrott, Oct. 16. Western Star No. ni,.—James C. Tucker, Jan. 12 ; Fred H. Uhl, July 2. Kirioin No. 175.—Alexander Barron, June 26 ; Bruce McKinzie, July 6 ; layman H. Perkins, Jan. 12 ; John A. J. Rundquist, May 4 ; Aaron Weaver, Feb. 12. Prairie Queen No. 176.—Joel C. Ranney, Feb. 1 2 : James McArthur, Apr. 21 ; John W. Jarrett, Aug. 15. Mt. Moriah No. 17!).—Frank N. Cole, Jan. 26 ; Albert M. Merrym.an, June 23 ; Edwin T. Bidwell, Aug. 27 ; Edmund H. Lockwood, Dec. 15; Floyd E. Wellman (F. A.), Nov. 27. Bennington No. ISO.—Arthur Broom, Apr. 15; James V. Casper, Nov. 1; Joseph B. Richards, Jan. 23. Lenora No. 181.—John F. Stanflll, May 4 ; James F. Lein, Dec. 23. Bnrrton No. 182.—^William F. Zimmerman, Feb. 24 ; Fred W. Mile.s, Aug. 7 ; Cornelius W. Stroh, Sept. 9. Gaylord No. m.—Allen Young, June 30. Phillipsburg No. 18!,.—Hemon A. Harmon, Feb. 7 ; Newton Poling, July 20 ; Henry A. Selbe, Dec. 4. Hamlin No. 185.—Albert Lydiek, Aug. 5 ; Alexander Nitsche, Mar. 12 ; Peter Pfeifter, Nov. 6 ; Wilson Taylor, Dec. 20.
DEATHS—Continued. Mountain Slope No. 186.—George A. Brooks, Mar. 25 ; Thomas Perry Noble, Dec. 1. Pittsburg No. 18:7.—Charles S. Duffleld, Mar. 13 ; Harvey R Flynn, Mar. 27 ; Robert B. Gibb, Apr. 9 ; Adolph T. Gille, Nov. 13; James D. Heady, Nov. 1 3 ; Harry J. Herrow, Mar. 27 ; Charles H. Jenkins, Jan. 16 ; Roll Llndburg, Feb. 25; Frederick O. Long, July 23 ; Frank E. Mosteller, July 29 ; Alexander C. McGuire, Aug. 25 ; Charles A. Patmor, Apr. 21 ; William E. Peddycord, July 28 ; Thomas P . Waskey, Dec. 11. Onaga No. 18S.—Frank Fields, Aug. 23. Neioahcuba A^o. 189.—Morris J. Coolbaugh, June 1 ; Lurton J. Knee, Sept. 28 ; A. B. Oechsli, Sept. 11 ; John Shaw, June 7. Henri No. m.—George L. Robertson, Feb. 21 ; Peter H. Harlin, Nov. 22. Walnut Valley No. 191.—John H. Ferguson, Feb. 24. Royal No. m.—John H. Croker, Nov. 18 ; John B. Ira, May 1. Hartford No. 193.—William M. Johnson, Dec. 16 ; .Tosephus Lankford, Oct. 7. Galena No. 194.—Roy Williams, June 26 ; John W. Tate, July 16;. Thomas J. Jackson, Sept. 1 3 ; John S. Jarrett, Nov. 7. - • Hays No. IBS.—Nicholas A. Voss, Dec. 30. Madison No. 196.—Josiah M. James, Apr. 6. Canton No. 197.—David C. Wyman, Aug. 12. Elue Hill No. 198:—Arthur M. Ross, Feb. 13 ; Calvin S. Gaylor. May 29. Norton No. 199.—Francis B. Kennedy, Mar. 27 ; John Snyder, July 1; Robert W. Hemphill, July 28 ; Amon Butler, Aug. 26; Andrew C. Gardner, June 15. . Anthony No. 200.—Albert Leroy Shelton, Feb. 17. Mulvane No. 201.—Raymond D. Williams, Aug. 19 ; Robert L. Pondray, Oct. 29. Delphos No. 202.—John W. Woodward, Dec. 11 ; William M. Porter, . Sumner No. 21)3.—George "W^. Shiflett, May 6 ; John Wilson, Apr. 5. Downs No. 2nj,.—Dan Bogue Harrison, ,Ir., Feb. 26; Seth P. Bates, Apr. 5. Eminence No. 20.5.—Samuel B. Chapman, Sept. 1. Harper No. 206.—David C. Clough, Mar. 10 ; Hugh H. Rodman, June 19. Olive Branch No. 212.—George W. Smith, June 27. Twin Grove No. 213.—David Hosier, Feb. 9. Landmark No. 218.—William F. Bird, July 19 ; George Silverheel, Sept. 16. Corner Stone No. 219.—George W. Banister, Feb, 12 ; Martin Perkins, June 9 ; Joseph W. Spence, Sept. 19.
DEATHS—^Contlniied. St. Bernard No. 222.—John Rapp, Mar. 22 ; Ora Reese, Apr. 16 ; Jacob Slickerman, Mar. 25 ; Harry S. White, June 14. Joppa No. 22.1.—William K. Royce, Feb. 21 ; Abram B. Wright, Feb. 26. Siloain No. 22.5.—George A. Bailey, May 25 ; Arza J. Clark, Feb. 24 ; John A. Dailey, Feb. 10 ; F r a n k R. Eddy, Nov. 29 ; George R. Evans, Aug. 15 ; Mortimer R. Holt, Dec. 21, 1921 ; William I. Miller, Oct. 8 ; Edgar Modlin, Oct. 2 ; Paul L. Murray, Nov. 19 ; Jonathan D. Norton, Jan. 13 ; William W. Phelps, Mar. 29 ; Fred L. Reed, Dec. 12. Dirioo No. 226.—Edwin Q. Chapman, Mar. 26 ; Edwin W. McCrone, June 27. Javiestown No. 227.—James M. Montgomery, Oct. 14 ; Andrew J. Stockton, June 19 ; William Tangman, Dec. 18. Salem No. 22S.—Richard A. Mechsner, Feb. 11 ; James E. Stidham, Oct. 27. Vulcan No. 229.—John C. Meyer, Jan. 29 ; W^illiam W. Sigler, June 16. Ninnescah No. SW.—Frank G. Aldrich, Jan. 2 ; William H. Child, Aug. 7 ; Abraham H. East, Oct. 31 ; David O. Franks, Aug. 11 ; William Reece Milburn, Dec. 13. Oreenleaf No. 2.'f2.—Edward A. Hood, Jan. 5 ; John Heidel, May 12 ; Henry L. Barker, Nov. 14. Garfield No. 2.').5.—Arthur J. Swingle, Jan. 6. Meriden No. SSd.—Frederick I. Shaw, Nov. 28. Temple No. 2.'i7.—Oran Dayton Lee, Apr. 13. Mount Hope No. 2.(8.—George A. Kinkle, Mar. 10. Soldier No. 21,0.—James E. Jepson, May 9. Unwood No. 'iJ,l.—Wayne Elder, Oct. 12. Miltonvale No. 2.^2.—Lester E. Wideman, Mar. 15. Peace No. ZIfi.—Cyrus H. Aikens, July 22 ; John W. Sankey, July 16 ; Henry R. Wells, Nov. IS. Marmaton No., ?.),').—Edward Lantz, Jan. 14 ; William T. Strong, Aug. 17. TyrUin No. 2Jfi.—Benjamin F. Stocks, Feb. 19 ; Dudley A. Ward, Feb. 26 ; James M. Jones, Nov. 8 ; Elbert N. Keep, Nov, 30. Galva No. 'ir,l.—William Griffith, Aug. 21 ; Orval H. Morse, Dec. 15. Stafford No. 2r,2.—Oliver H. Baugh, Mar. 14 ; Virgil B. Newell, Sept. 3 ; Emil R. Brown, Oct. 16. Ionic A'o. 2.x).—.John B. Howard, Jan. 8 ; Vernon G. Cornwell, Mar. 13 ; Charles S. Ives, Nov. 29. Westvioreland No. 257.—Lair D. Hart, Nov. 3 ; Cranthway Johnson, Aug. 10. Morton No. 2;»S.—Lafayette W. Brown, Apr. 4 ; Elwood E. Crossley, Apr. 28; Nathan B. Hurn, Nov. 12; John T. Hessel, May 17 ; Charles M. White, June 19 ; William Wilkie, June 14 ; Heman B. Yoder, Feb. 6.
DEATHS—^Continued. Beattie No. 2.59.—Harry G. Day, Sept. 1. Medicine Valley No. 2fi0.—Isaac McCuUey, .June 6. Charity No. 2ft'!.—Simeon H. Dicks, Nov. 8. Looani No. 26J,.—Lewis Glenn McDonald, Feb. 18 ; Frank Custine, .Tuly 30. Kilwinninu No. 2ft;.—George R. Blair, .Tuly 31 ; William L. Dickson, June 11 ; .lames I. Douthart, .Ian. 25 ; \Villiam Green, Dec. 5 ; Cicero A. Hopper, Feb. 14 ; Charles Widaman, Apr. 19. Moline No. 267.—.Joseph S. Ames, Oct. 17; George F. Bradley, Feb. 16 ; Reuben H. Falconer, May 1). Bom-hon No. 2(>S.—Hamilton J. Russell, Aug. 4. Mistletoe No. 2f,!l.—Joel J. Booth, Sept. 14 ; Edward P. Elcock, May 4 ; Chauncy C. Taylor, Aug. 5 ; Gustave Thomas, Jan. 18. Quenemo No. 270.—Sylvester Duff, Jan. 22 ; Walter M. Eagle, Feb. 18 ; .John H. Kennedy, Aug. 14 ; Israel Morris, Oct. 22. Armourdale No. 27J.—Benjamin W. Belt, Aug. 11 ; James C. Boggs, Feb. 21 ; Otto C. Clever, Apr. 4 ; Elmer C. Miller, Apr. 7; James M. Munroe, Nov. 12. Kaio No. 272.—Howard C. Dickson, Sept. 23 ; John W. Ferguson, Nov. 20 ; John Wesley Hill, Feb. 21 ; William H. Koch, July 10 : Robert J. MoFarland, Nov. 8 ; Smith T. Robertson, July 11. Black Diamond No. 27.}.—Grant Blackerby, Apr. 4 ; David R. Martz, Oct. 4. Webb No. 27.5.—Louis F . Munz, Apr. 21 ; James I. Stamper, June 16 ; Ranford T. W^orman, Dec. 31. Window No. 27ft—Glaus S. Lindell, Oct. 7. Ashland No. 277.—Daniel Burkett, Oct. 7. Barney No. S?'.*).—Franklin L. Round, Sept. 12 ; George Lee Caldwell, Nov. 22; Earl R. Eggert, Dec. 1. Brninerd No. 2".0.—Henry C. W. Griffith, Jan. 12. Millbrook ,\'o. 2S;.—Clair M. Legere, .Ian. 29 ; Oliver P. King. Apr. 15. Ali)ha No. 2S2.—Theodore E. .Austin, Dec. 15. Preston No. 28.'i.—.James B. Naylor, Dec. 15. Emerald No. 2ii).—William S. Prather, Mar. 4. Paradise No. 2i)(i.—Silas N. Brooks, Jan. 30. Giasco No. 292.—George W. Teasley, Feb. 2 ; Marion F. Leonard. Oct. 10. Kiowa No. 2.9.'!.—William B. Kimsall, Mar. 11. Comanche No. 2H.'>.—Andy C. McDonald, Mar. 17. Apollo No. 2.<»7.—Roy Caskey. Aug. 6 ; Arch Keagy, June .•) ; Arnold B. Shepherd, May 5. Samaria No. 29S.—Stephen J. Maixmer, Feb. 13 ; Joseph Latshaw, June 21.
DEATHS—Continued. Cable No. S99.—George W. Cogle, Feb. 28 ; John W. Mitchell, May 3 ; Eulis N. Ferrill, Jan. 26. Fargo No. SOO.—William Edwards, Mar. 9. Albert Pike No. SOS.—Charles B. Bradt, Sept. 5 ; Rufus Cone, Dec. 6 ; Poster H. Day, Feb. 5 ; Ralph F. Martin, Aug. 31 ; Harry T. Michiael, Mar. 23 ; Charles G. Seairey, Feb. 6 ; F r a n k J. Van Buskirk, Dec. 27. Kansas No. S(n.—Claude T. Galbraith, Apr. 16 ; A. Judson Ashley, Oct. 16. Alden No. SOS.—Virgil A. Eslabrook, Oct, 4. Naphtali No. SIO.—William H. Weldon, Jan. 1 ; Arthur J. Reeves, July 7. Hancock No. Sit.—Arthur Levisohn, Mar. 10 ; Asher C. Taylor, Jan. 20. Severance No. SIS.—George L. Ebeling, Aug. 9. Hebron No. SH.—Fred P. Dreyer, Feb. 14 ; Alva L. Cassity,. Feb. 26 ; Grifteth Williams, Nov. 9. Virginia No. SITt.—^Warren A. Hedrick, July 11. Coolidge No. Sltt.—Miles C. Standish, Jan. 27. Norcatur No. sn.—John B. Grove, Dec. 30. Wallace No. SIS.—Lewis Winans, -. Norwich No. SJ9.—Harvey Bell, Dec. 7. Vermillion No. S20.—R. Vinton Coulter, Feb. 26 ; George W. Duffy, Mar. 11. Goodland No. S2I.—Charles C. Evans, Feb. 8. Ben Hur No. S22.—James W. Anderson, Oct. 15 ; Albert Crawford, Aug. 23 ; Franklin H. Hirons, Feb. 24 ; Gordon B. Miller, July 26 ; Julius Nelson, Mar. 1 ; H a r r y M. Orton, Oct. 19. Canev No. S2j.—Alexander Patterson, Mar. 15 ; Frank M. Hill, July 9 ; Wilbur C. Jarvis, , 1917. La Harpe No. .'(23.—George B. Lambeth, May 25. Horton No. S2(!.—Harry B. Fladd, Feb. 9 ; Wendell H. Stillwell, Apr. 26 ; Henry H. Moore, May 14 ; David Henry Rutherford, Sept. 3 ; Julius J. Acker, Dec. 25. Hoyt No. .'(27.—Samuel J. Ross, Apr. 20. Rob Morris No. .'(.'(2.—George W. Hurt, May 31 ; Charles Hartsell, Dec. 30. Rosedale No. .'(.'(.'(.—Samuel L. Burris, Nov. 17 ; Adolph Gro.ss, May 7 ; Albert J. Pryor, Dec. 3 ; I^uton R. Reed, Sept. 13. Oak Hill No. SSJi.—Lewis C. Wisecarver, .Ian. 20. Allen No. .'(.'(5.—.Tohn S. Grimsley, Jan. 17. Formosa No. :)S(I.—Benjamin F. Dow, Dec. 1. Frederick No. S'.a.—Rudolph B. Roelfs, Feb. 16. Leoti No. Sl,0.—David J. Davi.s, July 13. Parker No. .SJ,J.—David Hite, July 11. Maple City No. :v,2.—Eugene R. Tooman, Feb. 10. Ashlar No. S^J,.—William Williams, July 23.
IJKATHS—Contiimeil. Edna No. SJ,5.—Beverly L. Lafon, July 18. Moiindridfje No. mi.—Fred Lisser, Aug. 27. Spivey No. V,7.—Charles H. Dinger, Nov. 30 ; Daniel C. Presnall, Mar. 23. Hoxie No. US.—Edwin H. Lupton, Aug. 15. Olive No. S'lO.—Edward W. Jerrils, Feb. 4 ; Alexander Bryan, Dec. 14. Scammon No. .957,—William A. Atwood, Oct. 28. Horace No. ar.'i.—Fred K. Kline, May 12. Marquette No. :i'>S.—Aaron W. Oustafeson, Dec. 9 ; S. Milton Irwin, Sept. 22 ; John H. MuUer, Sept. 30. Chautauqua No. ti^>;'>.—W^illiam C. Council, May 21 ; John C. Kirby, iN'ov. 16. Wellsville No. .9.56.—Prank Cooper Ward, Nov. 19. Jennings No. 360.—Seth S. Magnuson, June 14. Geneseo No. S61.—Charles Walters, July 29 ; Hy Byron Wade, Sept. 12. Cuha No. Sie.—^William Kesl, June 6. Boniner Sprmps No. .%'(;.—.Tohn H. Smith,-Apr. 18; Jacob W . Long-fellow, May 5 ; John A. Wagner, Dec. 18. Itoi/er E. Shei-man No. S<i!).—William H. Leighow, Apr. 28. MacksvUle No. S11.—Jim Mace Burnum, Sept. 7 ; William L. Carter, Oct. 14. Diviyht No. nil,.—Frank P. Crowell, . White City No. S80.—Vernon Martin, Feb. 15. Piper No. .18;).—Henry Daily, Mar. 6 ; Asa Ellis, Aug. 26. Emmett No. :IS7.—George H. Perry, Jan. 2 ; Joseph W. Murray, .Tan. 10. Natoma No. 390.—James M. Hendershod, Jan. 2,'> ; John J. .Johnston, May 15. Hylvia No. :!in.—Frank A.-Martin, .Tune 4. Fostoria No. S<)2.—^M'^illiam Curl, Feb. 20. Coats No. Wi.—Marcus L. Blankenship, Mar. 6. Haffordvllle No. mr,.—John Nelson Evans, Oct. 31. Melody No. Jfii).—^William Fessenden, Aug. 8 ; Luke F. Sawyer, A])r. 22. Rnint Francis No. !,0),.—Mitchell D. Green, Sept. 13. Konsinqton No. liKt.—John H. Brommer, Dec. 25 ; Levi A. , Golden, Oct. 23. Soranton No. J,m.—Mack H. Barlow, Feb. 15. Arma No. 1,08-—Fred Wright, June 29 ; Dominac Cinnotti, July 6. Haviland No. JiOn.—^William .T. Kessinger, Aug. 15. Quinler No. 1,10.—Victor S. Galley, Feb. 17. Climax No. 1,11.—Stephen Goldswortliy, Apr. 15. Wilmore No. JiK.—Andrew .T. Shoemaker, .Tune 10 ; Crawford H. Shearer, May 16.
DEATHS—Continued. norland No. iU.—Harry M. Saunders, Dec. 10. Perry No. U^.—Lewis C. Songer, Aug. 4. King David No. 1,16.—Mark G. Gibson, Mar. 21 ; William M. Gray, Apr. 7 ; Thomas B. Maloney, Dec. 14 ; Joseph C. Merritt, Dec. 22 ; Earl C. Morltz, June 11 ; Roy A. Morlan, Aug. 28 ; Charles J. W. Ryan, Apr. 4 ; J. Bert Turner, Jan. 15 ; Thomas J. Whisenand, Dec. 27. Elkhart No. .422.—Daniel G. Schull. Apr. 29. Turner No. .425.—RoUa Stevenson, Jan. 29 ; John W. Woolley, Nov. 9. Pretty Prairie No. .428.—Edgar C. Taylor, Dec. 28. Burdick No. Ji29.—W^illiam M. Atkinson, Jan. 11; Charles Atkinson, June 24. Rosalia U. D.—Solomon Ray Anderson, July 10.
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ALABAMA.
DIBIJ J u l y 17, H»22.
3amti ^ucfjanan Pafeer, P A S T G H A A D iMASTEIt OF A K K A X S A S . IJIEIJ Aliiri-h 17, V.y^ti.
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1»AST GRAIVD M A S T E R O F I O W A . IJIED AiljiTiiNt I'O, 1«22.
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Cfjarlcg Cftrisitopljer ?|omer. Jr., I'AST G U A X D M A S T E R OF
MARYI.AXD.
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Cagsiusf C. ^ftanfes, G R A X D S E C R E T A R Y OP MEXICO. D I E D Allg-ll.st .SI, 1922.
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PAST GRAND MASTER OP MICHIGAN. DIED July 30, 1U22.
Jamess Jfrebcritb Hatolcsis!, I»AST GRAND MASTER OP MINNESOTA. DIED October 18, 1021.
laoijcrt Cbtoarb JScnfelb, I'AST GRAND MASTER OP MINNESOTA. DIED December 22, 1921.
Jostcpf) C. jFinagin, PAST GRAND MASTER OP MISSOURI. DIED November 2, 1021.
M iWemoriam. l^illiam Wintf^titev llcpjsor, PAST GfVAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. DIED August 17, 1»22.
GRAND MASTER OF NEBRASKA. DIED August 31, 1922.
gUrolpfjuS ILeigl) Jf itjseralb, PAST GRAND MASTER OP NEVADA. DIED August 31, 1D21.
Samuel WiiUii Ctubbucfe. •AST GRAND TREASURER AND PAST GRAND SECRETARY OF NEVADA. DIED November S, 1021
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3n Jllemoriam. CJjarlcji Jfreb STcnningsi, PAST GRAND MASTER OF UTAH. DIED December 27, 1021.
l^iUiam Ig^allate Witi}n&poon, PAST GHAND MASTER OP WASHINGTON. DIED Septemlier 5, 1922.
Crtotn JF. Ctjcncp, PAST GRAND MASTER OF WYOMING. DIED September 29, 1922.
APPOIKTIVE GHAKD OFFICEHS, 1922. (1) FRED E. BROOKS, Grand Chaplain; (2) CHARLES A . LOUCKS, G r and S e nior D eacon; (3) FRANCIS H. URHY, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) WILLIAM C. WASHBURN, Grand Marshal; (5) JE SE W. LEWIS. Grand Sword B ear e r; (6) ARTHUR M . GARDNER. Grand S e nior t e ward; (7) SIGM UN D LEHMAN (no picture ), G r and .Junior Ste ward: ( ) HOMER T . HARDEN, Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. AMER BUllNE=, Grand Tyler.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THE
M.-. W.-. GRAND LODGE OF A. F. & A. M. OF KANSAS. February 27, 1923. The nineteenth 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 one of the private dining rooms of the Wichita Club, in Wichita, at 6:30 P. M. The following members were present: WICHITA, KANSAS,
M.'. W.'. JAMES H . MCCALL M.'. W-'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON M . ' . W . ' . THOMAS G . P I T C H M.". W.'. THOMAS L . BOND M.". W.'. HENRY F . MASON M.'. W.'. W M . EASTON HUTCHISON M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE ! M.'. W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK M.'. W.'. GILES H . LAMB M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STUART M.'. W.'. OWEN J. WOOD
Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand
Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master, Master,
1895-6 1901-2 1904-5 1906-7 1908-9 1912-13 1913-14 1915-16 1916-17 1918-19 1919-20
As provided by the Constitution of the Association, M.". W.'. ELRICK C . COLE presided as Venerable President. M.'. W.'. MARION K . BRUNDAGE, Secretary, was unable to attend on account of illness, and M.'. W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH was selected as Secretary, pro tern. The dinner arranged by the Steward, M.'. W.'. B E K S. PAULEN, having been appropriately served, M.'. W.'.
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February,
Grand Master of the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Kansas, was unanimously elected to membership and the prescribed attributes of the Association conferred upon him by the Venerable President. M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH made due acknowledgment of the honor conferred in a few well chosen words. M.'. W.'. EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, Grand Master 1907-8, was compelled on account of sickness to leave for his home on the day of the dinner. His absence was especially regretted by all participants. Letters of regret were read from M.'. W.". ALEX. A. SHARP and M.'. W.'. B E N S . PAULEN, who were unable to be in attendance; also, letters from M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH,
MARION K . BRUNDAGE and M.'.
W.".
HUGH P. FARRELLY,
who were unable to be present on account of sickness. The Secretary was directed to convey the sympathy of the members of the Association to M.'. W.'. Brothers EDWARD W . WELLINGTON, MARION K . BRUNDAGE HUGH P. FARRELLY.
and
A number of interesting subjects then engaged the attention of the members present. All the members gave expression to their appreciation of meeting with their brethren. As provided by the Constitution M.". W.'. WILLIAM L . BURDICK was chosen as Venerable President for the ensuing year, M.'. W.'. J O H N MCCULLAGH as Steward, and on motion M.'. W.'. ELRICK C. COLE was elected Secretary. The meeting of the Association then closed until the next annual gathering unless sooner convened by the Venerable President. THOMAS G. FITCH,
Secretary pro tern.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. By ALBERT K . WILSON,
Committee.
To the M.'. W-'- Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Kansas:
In presenting a review of the Proceedings as indicated in the following report, the vvriter, as far as consistent with the policy of our Grand Lodge, has withheld comment or criticism where reference is made to matters of legislation dealing with subjects which he does not believe is proper to come before the Craft in general, or a Grand Lodge in particular; indeed, he has refrained from making reference to or quoting from many subjects similar in character which seem to have occupied the attention of many Grand Lodges, most of which cover subjects tainted with politics, religion, social conditions, outside organizations, an abridgment of the rights of Master Masons, and expressions of sentiment dealing with so-called Grand Lodges which do not in any manner conform to the usual requirements of Grand Lodges which have been in existence so long that they are almost recognized as Landmarks. We have noticed that in a number of Grand Lodges the greater portion of the time was taken up with a discussion of subjects of this kind, while no attention was paid to the usual masonic oration or address which so largely tends to enlighten the brethren, increase their zeal for the institution and lend encouragement to their labors for the upbuilding of the fraternity. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
ComTuittee.
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ALABAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 574; members, 46,624; n e f g a i n , 3,932. The first record in these Proceedings is t h a t of a Special Communication held in Birmingham, October 26, 1921, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple. The occasion was oiie which to a certain extent will enter into the history of the State of Alabama, as well as t h a t of the Craft, as they were honored with the presence of the President of the United States, Brother WARREN G. HARDING, who delivered an interesting address. We quote the following, from his talk, in which he refers to the American Constitution, and it would likewise be very applicable to the fundamentals of Freemasonry: May I express one thing more, that out of the exercises of today we learn a thing valuable to us as a nation and a people? I do not believe that there h a s been very much difference in the methods of corner-stone laying from the days of SOLOMON down to now. That is because there are certain fundamentals in life that are never changed; and sometimes I think it is well for us to remember that in government there are certain fundamentals, in representative popular government, that are never changed, and I want our Republic to cling fast to these fundamentals. I want them to appraise properly the inheritance of the American Constitution on which we builded, after wiping out the ambiguity in it, the reunited and glorious American Republic. [Applause.] I don't want anything in there surrendered for a passing whim. T h e y w e r e also h o n o r e d w i t h t h e p r e s e n c e of U n i t e d S t a t e s S e n a t o r B r o t h e r OSCAR W . UNDERWOOD, w h o w a s called u p o n a n d m a d e a brief talk. T h e A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held D e c e m b e r 7 a n d 8, 1 9 2 1 , in t h e c i t y of M o n t g o m e r y , w i t h all G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t . Kansas was
r e p r e s e n t e d by B r o t h e r
JOHN
PHILIP
MELVIN.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r i n p r e s e n t i n g h i s a d d r e s s first calls a t t e n tion to t h e f a c t t h a t t h e first c e n t u r y of M a s o n r y h a d n o w p a s s e d in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n a n d t h e y w e r e b e g i n n i n g t h e j o u r n e y of a second o n e . W e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m h i s a d d r e s s b e c a u s e i t n o t only a p p l i e s t o A l a b a m a , b u t so f a r a s t h e w r i t e r c a n observe, i t is good m e d i c i n e f o r all o t h e r G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s : The next important matter to which I wish to call your attention is the fact that we are getting careless about the Constitution of this Grand Lodge. Too little'attention is paid to the study of the Constitution and Edicts by many of the Masters of subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction. While many boast that they are one hundred per cent, perfect in the masonic Ritual, a state of perfection in itself worthy, yet many of these same Masters are either deficient in their knowledge of the Constitution, or what is still more reprehensible, having a knowledge of the provisions of the law, seek in every way to evade it.
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The Grand Master gave his consent for lodges to receive, and if elected, to confer the degrees upon maimed candidates. He stated that in each case the lodge had voted unanimously to receive the petitions. We commend the judgment of the Grand Master in omitting from his address the number of these maimed petitioners who vs^ere minus legs or arms. The Grand Secretary submits a list of twenty-nine lodges which failed to vote on the adoption of the new Constitution. This matter was referred to a special committee before whom eleven of the lodges appeared, and their excuses for failure to comply with the law in acting on the proposed new Constitution were accepted, and they were told to go "and sin no more." There were, however, sixteen which failed to put in an appearance, and the committee recommended t h a t the Masters of these lodges be summoned to appear at the next Annual Communication and show cause for failure to comply with the requirements of the Grand Lodge. We wonder what happened to the other two lodges, as the Grand Secretary lists twenty-nine. As a matter of information to our Alabama brethren, we will say that in cases of this kind in Kansas the Grand Master arrests the Charter of each and every lodge which fails to report on an amendment to the Constitution, and this is required under our law. Through the report of the Committee on Correspondence the Grand Lodge recognized as regular the so-called National Grand Lodge of Italy, and withdrew their recognition from the Grand Orient of Italy. Summing it up, the writer can make but one thing out of it, and that is there is a distinction without a difference. We submit that the recognition extended as indicated above was "going some," but we note that the committee followed this with a reference to a so-called Orient of some kind, referred to as the Grand Lodge of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, Jugoslavia, and strange as it may seem, by resolution they were willing to accept this organization "as a regular independent and sovereign body of Symbolic Masonry." We are willing to submit that the Grand Lodge of Alabama has a right to extend fraternal relations to whom they please, but the climax is reached when the committee concludes with a reference to the New Grand Lodge of Ecuador, and they defer action, for "fuller information"! The following is one of the regulations of the Grand Lodge of Alabama, and it is one which might be well imitated in our own and other Grand Jurisdictions: Be it resolved. By the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the State of Alabama, that a roll call of all the subordinate lodges constituting this Grand Lodge be had just before the final closing of this Grand Lodge, and tlie absence of delegates noted. Be it further resolved. That if all the delegates of any lodge be absent
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at said roll call, unless excused for good cause shown to the Committee on Excuses, to be appointed for that purpose at each Annual Communication, then said lodge shall be recorded as not represented, although its delegates may" have registered in the Registration Book of the Grand I^odge. Be it further resolved. That the subordinate lodges whose delegates are absent at said roll call be notified that they were not represented. Their Masonic Home is managed by a Board of Trustees and their report is excellent in every particular. It covers forty pages of the Proceedings, b u t they give a detailed account of every cent received and all moneys expended. There is no lumping under "miscellaneous," and each and every one contributing, whether it be an individual or one of the bodies of the masonic family, are given credit. I t is certainly an excellent report. We note they pay the Grand Secretary a salary of $2,000.00. GEORGE'S advice alone to the Grand Master is worth more than that amount. Better speed up on the proposition. A resolution appears stating that the Grand Lodge is deeply concerned in the success of the disarmament conference. Why bother about this proposition in a Masonic Grand Lodge, as UNCLE SAM is big enough to take care of it himself. We still insist t h a t our Alabanaa brethren are strong on the "sister" proposition, as we note that the Grand Lodge was called to "refreshment" in order that the ladies of the Eastern Star could be admitted. The Grand Master had the honor of introducing the "big boss" of that organization, and in turn was presented by this distinguished guest "with a beautiful basket of roses." The Report on Correspondence, which as usual was very interesting throughout, was presented by Brother OLIVER D . STREET, and he includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He refers to the action of our Grand Lodge on physical qualification, and takes it that the action meant "a liberal interpretation" of this subject. No, sir, it did not mean anything of the kind, and the Grand Master who succeeded the one who attempted to put this proposition over in the Grand'Lodge, and likewise our present Grand Master, has officially notified every lodge in the State that the adoption of Standing Regulation No. 1 did not mean that there was the slightest change made in our Constitution, and that Kansas stands just where it always did on this question, and that means a strict compliance with the Ancient Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity. JULIAN F . SPEARMAN, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Anniston. GEORGE A. BEAUCHAMP, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Montgomery. OLIVER DAY STREET, Correspondent, Guntersville.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 6, 1922.
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ALBERTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 129; members, 11,405; net gain, 920. Edmonton, June
14, 1922.
J.
WATSON
YOUNGE,
M.'. W-'.
Grand Master. We note that our Grand Representative, M.'. W-'- Brother S. J. BLAIR, was present.
The Grand Master in presenting his address, extends the usual welcome to the brethren and acknowledges the honor which was conferred upon him one year ago. The first sub.iect noted in his address is an acknowledgment of the services of their faithful Grand Secretary, and we quote his words on t h a t subject as follows: The services tendered us by the Grand Secretary have been unending and invaluable. Many a wish has been anticipated, many a kindly service performed unostentatiously, and always was he ready to give of himself in action, in counsel or advice. His duties as Grand Secretary, as Custodian of the Work, as Secretary of the Board of General Purposes and the Benevolence Committee are onerous, yet the work is done with the greatest precision. Correspondence and reports receive at his hands immediate attention and the smoothness with which his office runs is evidence of the splendid executive qualifications he possesses. In addition to all this, the amount of educational work he carries on and the ability and energy he brings to his position has brought from us, not only approval but love and pride. We wish to express to him our personal appreciation and gratitude for his loyal service during the year.
Better not overload this important officer as the time will come when his counsel will be needed much more than- the manual part of his work. The Grand Master visited forty-one lodges during the year, traveling more than eight thousand miles in reaching the various lodges. He states that two of these visits in the far north required the traveling of eighty and fifty-five miles respectively and were made through the courtesy of one of their railroads on a "gasoline speeder." The efforts of the Grand Master are worthy not only of commendation, but might be of interest to some of our Grand Masters in this country who do their traveling only by means of fast trains and Pullman service, and then complain of hardships. The Grand Master ruled against the publication of masonic directories for general distribution among members of the Craft. Quite different to some jurisdictions in the United States where they not only publish a directory of the membership, but use it for general- distribution among the public. He likewise refused consent to the establishment of a masonic club where there was no lodge existing. He ruled that a brother could not make a motion
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to amend the by-laws of the lodge unless he had attended at least three previous stated communications. He certainly "hit the nail on the head" in the following remarks: There is one matter not included in their report. On numerous occasions there have appeared in the public press items of news containing information regarding transactions which transpired in some of our lodges. Everything which tal^es place within the walls of a lodge must remain the property of the Craft alone. Any brother who gives out such information or causes the same to be published is guilty of "improper revelations," which constitutes a masonic offense. ' It is the duty of the Master and officers of any lodge to talte to task any brother who violates his pledge of secrecy in this respect. We wish also to direct the attention of all Master Masons to the fact that the printed Proceedings of Grand Lodge contain, not only the minutes of our Communications and reports of the various phases of the year's worlf, but a review of all the correspondence of sister Grand Lodges. This portion of the book is invaluable as a means of extending our rhasonic knowledge. In concise form you have reports of the rulings, opinions and usages of other jurisdictions, which will greatly aid you in assimilating the ideals of Freemasonry. I t contains, too, a record of.important events which will prove of great interest. "We strongly recommend that at least portions of this correspondence be read in open lodge in order that all our brethren may become better informed. S o m e o n e a t t h e h e a d of a n o r g a n i z a t i o n k n o w n a s J o b ' s D a u g h t e r s h a d the e x t r e m e l y p o o r t a s t e to w r i t e t h e G r a n d M a s t e r for t h e n a m e of some o n e w h o would s e r v e a s a p r o p a g a n d i s t f o r t h i s o r g a n i z a t i o n . T h e c o m m u n i c a t i o n of course w a s " o r d e r e d filed." W h i l e w e h a v e a l r e a d y c o n s u m e d r e a l l y m o r e s p a c e t h a n we h a d a s s i g n e d to our A l b e r t a b r e t h r e n , y e t we c a n n o t r e f r a i n f r o m q u o t i n g t h e following, t a k e n f r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , w h i c h is a n a b s o l u t e r e p r o d u c t i o n of w h a t t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t h a s b e e n s a y i n g to o u r b r e t h r e n a t our d i s t r i c t m e e t i n g s for a n u m b e r of y e a r s : For several successive years it has been my privilege to attend all District Meetings and assist in the proceedings and I am pleased to testify to the increased interest and efficiency of the officers of our lodges, not only in the conferring of degrees but also in their knowledge of Freemasonry and what it stands for. The necessity for uniformity of work has now been recognized and an honest effort is being made to faithfully carry out the instructions given. There are very few lodges in the Province of which it cannot truthfully be said that their officers are capable of exemplifying the three degrees in a satisfactory manner. These District Meetings afford the Grand Master an opportunity of meeting personally a large number of the brethren of the jurisdiction and of conveying to them his message. A pleasing feature of these meetings has been the excellent attendance of present and past Grand Lodge officers, and their willingness to co-operate in making the meetings a success, but the increasing attendance each year of the brethren is the best testimony of the worth of these meetings. It is felt by many that as instruction is given in the esoteric ^vork from year to year, less instruction will be required in the future. This is doubtless true, yet we must not lose sight of the fact
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that brethren are being annually advanced in ofBce and, therefore, we have ne\v officers to instruct each year. Many Grand Lodges formed over a century ago are now regretting that they did not place greater emphasis upon uniformity and accuracy of work. In many thickly populated districts, where opportunity for inter-visitation is afforded, less time will be necessary for such instruction and more time can be devoted to the delivering of addresses on Freemasonry—its origin, growth and principles. Much depends upon the enthusiasm of the District Deputy Grand Master whose duty it is to organize these meetings. Let the program vary according to the needs of the district. Let every officer realize his responsibility in making these annual meetings a success and the result will be beneficial to all concerned. These meetings have afforded me the opportunity of annually renewing old friendships and of forming new ones. I desire to thank these brethren for their many acts of kindness. I t has been a personal pleasure to accompany the M.'. W.'. the Grand Master on these occasions and I am deeply indebted to him for many courtesies generously bestowed during his tenure of office. O u r P r o c e e d i n g s f o r 1921 a r e included in t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e spondence w h i c h is p r e p a r e d by t h e i r G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , S. Y . T A Y LOR. H e q u o t e s l i b e r a l l y f r o m o u r j o u r n a l , s e l e c t i n g only t h e m o r e i m p o r t a n t s u b j e c t s w h i c h c a m e before t h e G r a n d L o d g e a t t h a t
time. FREDERICK S . SELWOOD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Calgary. S. Y. TAYLOR, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent,
Calgary. Next Annual, Calgary, June 13, 1923.
ARIZONA—1922. Lodges, 3 1 ; m e m b e r s , 4,889; n e t g a i n , 529. Tucson,
February
14, 1922.
FRANK
GOLDWIN
BROWN, M . ' .
W.'. Grand Master. Our
Grand Representative, M.'. W-'. J A M E S HENRY
BARRETT,
was present. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , in h i s a d d r e s s , r e p o r t s t h e i s s u a n c e of L e t t e r s of D i s p e n s a t i o n f o r t h r e e n e w lodges. In r e f e r r i n g t o v i s i t a t i o n s m a d e b y h i m d u r i n g t h e y e a r w e q u o t e t h e following f e w w o r d s which a r e r a t h e r m i r t h f u l , b u t t o u s "old t i m e r s " i n K a n s a s w h o in t h e e a r l y d a y s t r o d t h e p r a i r i e s f o r m a n y m i l e s a m i d s t t h e t r i a l s a n d vicissitudes of i n c l e m e n t w e a t h e r , w i t h poor, if a n y r a i l r o a d service, t h e y a p p e a l t o u s s t r o n g l y : I can say, without fear of contradiction, that we are a State of magnificent distances, and I believe every train connection I made was between 2 o'clock and 6 o'clock in the morning! However, the privilege and pleasure of meeting with the brethren in their several lodges offset the hardships of travel, and I have nothing but the most pleasant recollections of my journeyings.
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At Whipple Barracks, a t Prescott, they have what is known as the Wayfarer's Club, the privileges of which are enjoyed by exservice men seeking recovery of their health. The Grand Master reports having made this institution a visit, and states that the members of the club, although sick themselves, are doing a splendid masonic work. They look after new patients arriving, and to those who are members of the Craft they extend the hospitality of the club and their personal assistance in any manner possible. We pause long enough a t this point to remark that we may be what is known as an ultra-ancient in Masonry, but this is what we call real Masonry. The Grand Master reports having received an invitation from the Grand Master of Texas to co-operate in the Texas self-constituted committee to investigate masonic conditions in Mexico. The Grand Master, however, was unable to become a part and parcel of this noted organization. In Arizona they are encouraging what is known as a "study club," and although it is rather an uphill work, we feel certain that with proper interest manifested by the Grand Officers, and particularly their Grand Secretary, it will eventually be a grand success. What is termed a "Masonic Club" was organized at Kingman and the question was asked the Grand Master whether they could take up the written and unwritten work for the purpose of study and practice. Of course he answered in the negative, as masonic ritualistic work must of necessity be confined to a tiled lodge. The Committee on Masonic History submits a report indicating that they are doing their portion of the work devolving upon them, but several of their lodges have failed to furnish such data as the committee need in carrying out this work. .We know just what this is in Kansas, as we have been laboring along the same line for many years, but we keep "pegging" at the derelicts, and feel quite certain t h a t according to masonic terms, time, patience and persevereiice will accomplish this, as it does all things. We quote the following, which in view of the excellent climate of Arizona, means much for those afflicted with tuberculosis: The Trustees of the Income of the Estate of LAVINIA B. STEWARD, deceased, desire to offer to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Arizona, as a gift the beautiful house, lands and property which was formerly the home of Mrs. STEWARD at Oracle, Arizona, in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, County, of Pinal, State of Arizona, provided that the same be used by the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. for the care and treatment of tubercular patients, and provided further, that tlie Steward Library, building and grounds now on the property be maintained by this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in accordance with the provisions of Mrs. STEWARD'S will.
This offer is made by Brother FRED J. STEWARD, a nephew of Mrs.
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LAVINIA B . STEWARD^ deceased, and a member of Tucson Lodge No. 4, F.
& A. M. The improvements on the property cost Mrs. STEWARD very much in excess of $50,000. The above was referred to their Board of Masonic Home Trustees, who recommended that the Grand Master be authorized to tender the use of the sanitarium to the committee appointed by the Grand Lodges of Texas and New Mexico, or to any other sister Grand Lodges, on such terms as may be advisable and proper. There is no Report on Correspondence. LOUIS GWALTNEY MOVERS, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Globe. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, R - ' . W-". Grand Secretary,,Tucson.
Next Annual, Prescott, February 13, 1923.
ARKANSAS,-1921. Lodges, 566; members, 31,609; net gain, 2,761. Little Rock, November 15, 1921. W. W. MAGEE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. M . ' . W . ' . Brother Louis BAUERLEIN was on hand to look after the interests of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. As a p a r t of the welcome extended by the Grand Master we quote the following few words: "Welcome to you faithful ones who have been coming here for m a n y years, and to our Most "Worshipful Past Grand Masters. "We feel t h a t we are fortunate in having the benefit of your wisdom and counsel. It is said, "Old men for counsel and young men for war." So, you old men give us good counsel ; and we young men will do the fighting.
Under the head of "Visitations," we" note that it requires practically two pages of solid type to record the name, number and location of the lodges visited by the Grand Master during the year. This is certainly deserving of the most hearty applause of the Arkansas brethren. Among the "Decisions" we note that under their digest he could not waive the Landmarks in order that a lodge might receive a petition from one who was physically disqualified. The Grand Master was obliged to do his own stenographic work, as there was no stenographer within a five-mile reach. From the address we surmise that if he went into the business he would make a good one himself. Our friend, C H A R U E ROSENBAUM, who is also a P a s t Grand
Master of that jurisdiction, made a report to the Grand Master covering an official duty performed by him under a commission.
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However, we notice he begins this communication with' the initials of the Grand Master, followed by the every day title of "Esq.," and then "M.'. W."- Grand Master." We take it that CHARLIE has overlooked the nomenclature of the Grand Encampment. The Eastern Star seems to have been in session at the same time as the Grand Lodge, for they record an invitation to that organization to attend their evening exercises. We have no doubt the invitation was accepted. The Secretary of their Pension and Relief Board submits an interesting report showing t h a t during the past year they paid for relief more than $5,000.00. The report includes the names of all upon whom relief has been bestowed and the amount. This is a little out of the ordinary, as in most cases of masonic relief the names of the beneficiaries are not made a part of the printed record. In Kansas we do not report the names of any who are subjects of charity, neither do we report the names of the members of our Masonic Home. The Grand Lodge was entertained by four of the young lady pupils of the Orphans' Home, and it is reported that they gave a charming musical and literary entertainment. That is the .kind of Masonry that sounds good to one who is a follower of the Landmarks and Ancient Charges. Their own FAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretary, who was elected at the head of the Cryptic Rite of the United States last September, was received and introduced to the Grand Lodge as the M-'. p.'- Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the United States of America. LEONIDAS KIRBY, M.'. W-'. Grand Master, Harrison. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Little Rock. A. M. FoRBY, Correspondent, Fort Smith. Next Annual, Little Rock, November 21, 1922.
BRITISH COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 98; members, 11,033; net gain, 921. Prince Rupert, June 22, 1922. WALLACE S. TERRY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. R . ' . W - ' . Brother A. McC. CREERY, our Grand Representative, was present. The members of the Grand Lodge were extended a most cordial welcome by R-'- W-'- Brother CYKAL H . ORME, on behalf of the lodges in District No. 11. In extending this welcome Brother ORME
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called attention to the fact that while their city was small as compared with those in the southern part of the Province, yet they would bend every effort to entertain the members and visitors to Grand Lodge during the recess hours. He was proud to state that Prince Rupert was one of the leading seaports of the Dominion of Canada. He did justice to the subject, and we have no doubt the brethren were more fully advised in regard to the advantages of Prince Rupert and that section of the Dominion than they ever had been. The Grand Master in presenting his address, uses the following few words in extending a welcome: To you all I extend a cordial welcome. To the younger members who come to Grand Lodge this year for the first time as accredited delegates of their respective lodges, I bid a very special welcome, and trust t h a t their presence in Grand Lodge will be of great value and assistance to the Craft in general and in particular to their respective lodges, and prove to be of pleasure and profit to themselves as well.
He rendered eight rulings covering physical defects in applicants for the degrees. The defects range from the absence of the 'first joint of the thumb to an arm or leg. In most cases he ruled that they were not eligible. Fortunately he was not called upon to pass on the qualifications of some one who had lost his head. Under the subject of "Ritual," the Grand Master feels that the lodges do not confine themselves to the requirements of their Constitution in many particulars, although they have an option of the use of three different Ritualsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"The Emulation Work," "American or Scotch Rite Work," and the "Canadian Work." The subject was referred to their Committee on Grand Master's Address, who declined to make any recommendation along these lines to the Grand Lodge. We cannot refrain from interposing a remark at this point in our review, for the reason t h a t we believe our British Columbia brethren would profit very greatly by establishing one Ritual only, and then have a regular system of disseminating the Work. Their Grand Secretary, Brother W. A. DEWOLF-SMITH, in presenting his report, is obliged to offer regrets at not being able to report having received complete returns. He refers to two of their lodges which failed in this particular, one of which made a very lame excuse, while the other one makes no apologies whatever. He gives a list of the lodges whose by-laws were approved during the year by the Grand Master, and it requires almost five pages to cover this subject. This volume contains a picture of the oldest Masonic Hall in British Columbia, which was erected in 1868. . From an historical viewpoint this picture is indeed valuable.
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The Report on Correspondence was prepared by their Grand Secretary, Brother DEWOLF-SMITH, and includes a courteous reference to our 1921 Proceedings. He is very liberal in granting to us practically four pages of his excellent report. • ANDREW MCC. CREERY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Vancouver. WILLIAM A. D E W O L P - S M I T H , R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary and
Correspondent, New Westminster. Next Annual, New Westminster, J u n e 21, 1923.
CALIFORNIA—1922. Lodges, 446; members, 93,179; net gain, 7,998. San Francisco, October 10, 1922.
SAMUEL E . BUKKE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Master presents not only an interesting address, but one which shows that he had been extremely attentive to his duties and rendered valuable service to the Craft. Notwithstanding this fact, he is modest enough to begin his address with a statement that the difficulties and trials were trifling, as the road had been made smooth by his predecessors. Under their law a lodge may expend twenty per cent of its total revenue for "refreshments and the promotion of fraternal intercourse." We do not know just what it means in view of the VOLSTEAD act.
We quote the following from his excellent address as a matter of information to a few of our own brethren who believe any old thing is good enough to receive the degrees of Freemasonry, providing they are qualified in every respect except physically: During the past year I have received many inquiries concerning tlie possibility of securing a dispensation to confer degrees upon one who liad a right thumb or right hand or right arm or some other \\We member missing. I have without exception denied the requested dispensation in these cases. One of the Fifteen Articles of the old York Constitutions of the year 926 sets forth the fact that our candidates must be without physical blemish, and, in my opinion, it ill behooves a Grand Master to grant a dispensation admitting to the Fraternity applicants who are so dismembered that they cannot substantially conform to the physical requirements of the several degrees. While it is very true that we are now speculative rather than operative Masons, yet, as I view the matter, if we are to stand up to and live by the ancient rules and Landmarks of our institution, we must abide by the laws then made and now set forth in our book of Constitution to be the rule and guide, not only of the officers of subordinate lodges, but of the officers of the Grand Lodge as well. Moreover, since these conditions of membership are as well known
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to the Masters and Wlardens of our lodges of this jurisdiction as they are to the Grand Master, I think such requests for dispensation ill-timed and ill-considered. We likewise quote the following as a matter of information to the propagandists who are establishing the numerous organizations calling themselves masonic, and using the public press as a means of support: I cannot help but view with much apprehension the introduction, growth and expansion of the many orders that profess the furtherance of Freemasonry as their prime objective, and who are often called "Masonic organizations" by both public and press, but whose only kinship in reality lies in the prerequisition to membership of the Master Mason degree. I have made a carefuly survey of their workings this year with relation to Ancient Craft Masonry, and I believe I am justified in saying that whatever district I have visited this year and found none of these so-called "side orders" in operation, there I have found Masonry on a higher, more orderly, and more dignified plane. I believe I may safely prophesy that if these bodies are not curbed by other means, it will eventually be necessary for this Grand Lodge to enact some .form of legislation looking toward the control or retirement of these extraneous organizations. They have eighty-six masonic districts, and the Grand Master reports that he visited almost all of them. We feel almost justified in printing this portion of his address on the front cover of our Proceedings in bold face type. During the year the Grand Master issued a circular letter to their lodges, directing attention to their duty as American citizens and other matters along t h a t line. One of their lodges, however, had the poor taste to order the communication returned to the Grand Master. Their conduct was considered an act of contumacy and the Grand Master arrested the Charter of the lodge. In due time, apology was made and the Grand Master visited the lodge and they were given proper advice, and the Charter was restored. The FISCHER, of this knowing
Grand Lodge listened to an address by Brother W I L L H . and we regret that space will not permit of quoting more excellent oration. However, we submit the following, it will be of great interest to our b r e t h r e n :
As 1 look back over the history of this Institution of ours I find that Masonry has never paraded under a militant flag ; but Masons have bled in countless conflicts waged to advance the common state of man. Masonry h a s never ruled or sought to rule a t the courts of kings, the palaces of emperors, or in the parliaments of the free. It has never exercised or sought to exercise a temporal power ; it has required no embattled defenders by day and no masked avengers by night. But Masons have written into codes and constitutions those principles and laws which have lifted the eyes of bondsmen to the sunswept skies, and lighted the flaming torch of knowledge in the night of ignorance and degradation to illumine the upward-faring pathways of humankind. Masonry has never pre-
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sumed to perform a churchly offlce ; but Masons in every country and in every clime have been distinguished by their reverence for Deity and by the virtue of their hves. From time immemorial Masonry has exercised a mystically beneficent influence over human society and human history; and I am convinced t h a t this influence, like the Institution's age-long endurance and the intimacy and vigor of its appeal to men living under all manner of conditions and systems and governments, in shifting centuries and in changing times, has been due, first to its continuing and unbroken attachment to unchallengeable fundamental principles of human conduct and divine aspiration, and secondly, to the fact that, like a great rock lifting itself from the sea, it has resisted in all times the fickle winds and tides of popular fancy, passion, delusion and design. Thus Masonry has come down to us, performing its original functions, teaching to men the kindly, manly virtues, informing them with a generous and exalted patriotism, instructing them in the social sciences, and indelibly impressing on their minds a moving sense of the power, wisdom and goodness of the Great Artificer of the Universe. Upon that basis and with t h a t sort of a program Masonry has ever transmitted from the eternal sources of Truth, through her votaries into the world about them, the light t h a t illumines and makes possible the advance of civilization. Shall we now, in any rashness of inspiration or ambition, consider a departure from the old basis of our Institution, or innovations in its ancient and effective program? That, to me, is the challenge of the hour, the subject which should be uppermost in our minds. Many experiments are proposed. We have brethren who insist that our Institution should enter the field of politics and attempt to function as a definite political organization in support of Masons who happen to be candidates for offlce. We have others who believe that Masonry should organize its forces to oppose or aid some particular class or creed. We have others who would commit the Fraternity to the espousal of certain specific measures of proposed legislation. Others would not hesitate to align the Order with one or another of the numberless movements of the day and the times. Still others would use the Fraternity to advance certain radical policies of public education. And so we might, if it were necessary, go through an extended list of experiments and ideas presented for our consideration, all of which must be and are rejected by the great body of sound, clear-thinking Masons. Remembering that harmony is "the strength and support of all Institutions," let us examine the general conditions which surround us, so that we may judge with some intelligence as to whether Masonry might be successful in such adventures as have just been Indicated.
It is proposed to erect a masonic club house at their University, and there is now on hand the sum of $90,000.00 for that purpose. This building is to be used by Masons, their sons and daughters. Their law was amended providing that their lodges may confer the second and third degrees upon request of another lodge either within or without their own jurisdiction, but cannot confer the first degree. The following is now made a part of their petition for the Mysteries of Masonry:
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Do you promise that you will not, within six months after receiving the degree of Master Mason, petition for or receive any degree or be initiated in any body, order, or organization the prerequisite' of membership is that a person be a Master Mason?
This review was prepared from the summary of the Proceedings of their Grand Lodge, and for this reason we are unable to make reference to their Report on Correspondence. The printer is "howling," and we are therefore obliged to resort to this means of including a review of our California brethren in this report. WILLIAM A. SHERMAN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, San
Fran-
cisco. J O H N WHICHER, R . ' . W . " - Grand Secretary, San Francisco.
CANADA—1922. Lodges, 505; members, 91,879; net gain, 7,594. Fort William and Port Arthur, July 19, 1922. WILLIAM N . PONTON, M . ' . W . ' - , G r a n d Master.
On June 16, 1922, a t an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge, a monument, erected to the memory of their first Grand Master, M.'. W.'- Brother WILLIAM MERCER WILSON, was unveiled
and the Proceedings show an excellent half-tone of the stone. We regret to note t h a t our Grand Representative was not present a t the Annual Communication July 19, 1922, in the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur. The Grand Master, in presenting his address, pays a compliment to the cities in which this Annual Communication is held, in the following interesting words, and we feel justified in quoting them as a matter of unusual masonic interest: The magnetic lure of .the true North has drawn us to two fair cities founded side by side in a district full of infinite potentialities—the g r e a t distributing gateways of the Empire's greatest granaries—the field of the cloth of gold and wheat—the living vital links that keep the touch between the solidly conservative East and the vigorously vibrant West. In close proximity to inexhaustible mines of industrial metals and precious minerals which when fully developed will pass the dreams of avarice—great ports on the great unsalted seas—but better still the dwelling places of as fine types of manhood, womanhood and childhood a s can be found on this continent, men and women of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows, who call Port Arthur and Fort William home, and who declare to all who come within their hospitable portals and the aegis of their welcoming shelter, that here the West begins! Where does the W^est begin?—And with one accord these loyal patriots—made in duplicate in their Twin Cities—make reply in rhythmic duet together—Here !
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"Here where the sky is a little bluer— Here where friendship's a little truer— Here where the hand clasp's a little stronger Here where the smile lasts a little longer—• "W^here there's more of giving and less' of buying— Where there's more of singing and less of sighing, And a man makes friends without half trying. Here's where the West begins !" D u r i n g the year sixteen lodges were constituted, ten of which received his personal attention. R e f e r r i n g to his labors during the year, we quote a few lines on this subject and direct the attention of some of our own Grand M a s t e r s t o t h i s p a r t of t h e a d d r e s s : I have tried to express my gratitude for your grace and favor in choosing me as worthy to wear the comijasses of your Grand Master, by giving a large part of every week during the year and by giving every ounce of strength I possessed, to the increasingly responsible and engro.ssing duties of the office. Increasing numbers both of lodges and of membership involve enlarged spheres of necessary action—"New occasions teach new duties." I have paid 80 official visits, including two -to the United States where I represented this Grand Lodge, and everywhere I have been received with the greatest cordiality, most courteous hospitality and generous welcome. The remembrance of all the kindnesses shown me makes me, will always make me, glow with pleasure and also wonder whether I merit it all. But to do what 1 have done, has necessitated my traveling over 17,000 miles and passing' many sleepless nights—So little done so much to do !—I realize as never before the a r e a of this great Province and its potentialities—wherein if we all do our public and private duty—it manhood does not shirk or falter—if we both unify and vivify—we may if we will, reap and enjoy the Golden Age. Five Districts—including the distant and alluring North—I have not reached—with all the others I have been a t least in personal and delightful contact. You will not I am sure, impute to me any lack of delicacy if I take you into my confidence in saying t h a t the dignity of the office—the possibilities of usefulness in the office of Grand Master of the tenth in point of membership and almost the largest in mileage of the Grand Lodges of the world, must be worthily maintained. The Grand M a s t e r ' s h e a r t , without doubt, w a s in his work, a s evidenced b y t h e f a c t that during the y e a r he t r a v e l e d m o r e t h a n s e v e n t e e n t h o u s a n d miles in making official v i s i t s . D e a l i n g with the question of "Masonic Clubs" w e quote the following f e w words from his remarks: The formation of Masonic Clubs and their incorporation as proposed, is a matter in which great caution will have to be exercised. May it not be that we a r e subdividing too much and creating bodies over which the Craft will retain no direct control? H e p a y s a high tribute to the District Deputy Grand Masters, from which we quote the following: They worthily carried the messages and commands of this Grand Lodge and the light of Masonry to tho.se faithful and earnest workers,- the Masters and Wardens of the constituent lodges—all good men and true. The D.'. T>.'. G.'. M.'.'s are the Corps-Commanders—the great Pro-Consuls. A D.'. D.'. G.". M.'. is both born and made. He must be able to light his
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own Are and kindle Are in others and he must have experience. So must we all if we a r e to render the highest service. To whom much is given, ot them is much required. I have been very proud o£ the Representatives of the Grand Master.
The Report on Correspondence is presented by Brother EDWAED B. BROWN, and includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He accords us six pages of his valuable report. Among other things he calls attention to the recomrriendation of our Grand Master a t t h a t time dealing with physical qualifications, and comments a t the close of the report of the Special Committee on Masonic Usages on this subject, that the report is "rather vague." I t was, indeed. However, the Grand Master, soon after Grand Lodge, issued his Edict to the effect that the Constitution was not changed in the least and that the requirements heretofore existing in our jurisdiction still applied just as they had from the organization of the Grand Lodge. WILLIAM N . PONTON, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master, Belleville. WILLIAM M . LOGAN, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Hamilton. EDWARD B . BROWN, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Toronto, July 18, 1923.
COLORADO—1921. Lodges, 155; members, 26,242; net gain, 2,452. Eleven Special Communications were held during the year, two of which were for the purpose of paying the last respects to two of the Past Grand Masters of Colorado, M.'. W.'. Brothers FRANK CHURCH and GEORGE WASHINGTON.MUSSER, and one for their late Grand Secretary, Brother CHARLES H . JACOBSON.
As an introduction to the journal of their Annual Communication we find a fairly good half-tone of their present Grand Master, MARSHALL H . V A N F L E E T , an old time personal friend of the writer
of this report, whose acquaintance with this distinguished brother began thirty-six years ago, a t which time the undersigned "tried" to teach him the work of Senior Steward in his old Lodge a t Lincoln, Kansas. However, we know that Brother VANFLEET is a Mason, every inch of him, and so far during his life has conducted himself in such a manner that the honors are worthily bestowed. Their custom of calling the roll of deceased Grand Masters and saying a few words as a mark of respect to their memory, is a most commendable one, and other jurisdictions would do well to follow their example.
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Our Grand Representative, Brother WILLIAM H . SANFORD, was
present. In the early part of the address of the Grand Master he reports having issued a special dispensation to one of their lodges to meet in the Shrine Temple for the purpose of conferring the third degree, in which he took a part. He is sincere enough to admit the issuing of this dispensation was a mistake, as the place was "unsuited by construction and association to the conferring of our degrees." We presume from the foregoing that some over-zealous brother was anxious to immortalize his own efforts and wanted to put on a big show. He calls attention to the practice of using the term "masonic" for advertising purposes, having particular reference to insurance companies. Personally we can see no difference between using the word "masonic" for insurance or business purposes and using it in connection with the DeMolay or any other one of the nineteen organizations that a r e now tying themselves to the mother's apron strings. Let's be consistent. He takes a "whack" a t what he terms "improper publicity," referring to advertisements in the public press concerning masonic activity. This is another instance of the so-called progressive spirit of Freemasonry which is trying to tear down the whole organization in order to secure the material to build up another one, and that is not the Roman Church. We quote the' following from his remarks on "Politics," believing t h a t this does not alone apply to politics of the day, but to what might be termed "secret politics" in masonic affairs: The masonic world today exhibits marked evidence of a disposition in many quarters to depart from the time-honored principle of the Fraternity to abstain from ali participation in political activity. Lodges and Grand Lodges a r e advocating the passage or defeat of legislation, and inquiring into the fraternal and religious affiliations of- candidates for public office. This field h a s always been to our Fraternity a forbidden one. It can not be entered without the utmost peril to that internal harmony absolutely essential to the existence of Masonry. This is the curse of Latin Freemasonry, and however seductive the voices that lure us, the lessons of history are too plain for us to be deceived. Let Colorado Masons remember tlie Ancient Landmarks'and be led into the worship of no false gods.
We would like to quote more from this admirable address, but we must reserve space enough for some other jurisdictions. However, we cannot refrain from quoting the following from his "Statement of Principles:" In view of what h a s been hereinbefore stated, and considering the apparent confusion in the masonic world, the time seems ripe for the restatement by this Grand Lodge of the following fundamental principles : 1. The government of the Grand Lodge is neither a monarchy, an oligarchy, nor a "pure democracy." It is a representative, constitutional
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republic. Every attempt to graft upon it any of the distinguishing characteristics of the first three forms named is forbidden by the injunction against "innovations upon the body of Masonry." 2. The Grand Lodge, which is but the entire body of the Craft in the Jurisdiction, acting through its duly chosen representatives, and restricted only by the Landmarks, has the sole power and authority to determine what is and what is not "masonic," and to fix the conditions under which a petitioner may enter Freemasonry, or, having entered, remain. Its only guide is its best judgment as to what is required by the good of the Craft, and from its decision there is no appeal. 3. The only title to masonic office is the best judgment of the brethren voting, or the officer appointing, uninfluenced by improper solicitation and exercised with no consideration in mind but the highest good of tlie Craft. 4. This Fraternity, its activities, titles, ceremonies, symbols, and emblems, are not to be used for political or commercial purposes. It repudiates all solicitation for its degrees, all advertisement, all unseemly publicity. It tolerates no foreign meddling in its affairs. It interferes with no man's religion and will not concern itself with matters of political or legislative policy.
Here is a bit of news for the Grand Masters who desire honor without work. During the year the Grand Master visited seventynine of their lodges. The report of the Grand Secretary is limited to an exhibit of finances only. The report of the Trustees of the Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund Association shows that their permanent fund investments amounts to over $67,000.00. They likewise have three legacies amounting to $40,000.00, making the total more than $107,000.00. The Committee on Necrology pays a loving tribute to the memory of their late Grand Secretary, CHARLES HENRY JACOBSON,
and it is accompanied by a half-tone of that distinguished brother. They also include in their report pictures of M.'. W.'. Brothers CHURCH and MUSSER.
We note they are establishing what is termed a "Charles H. Jacobson Scholarship." We sincerely hope that this enterprisewill meet with the hearty co-operation and financial support of the brethren of Colorado, as a lasting memorial to one who was loved by the entire fraternity in our neighboring jurisdiction on the west. The usual Report on Correspondence was submitted by Brother STANLEY C. WARNER.
We quote the following few lines from the
introduction to his report, simply as a reminder to some of our own brethren that others are mindful of the present condition in masonic affairs in dealing with outside institutions: Organizations not masonic, but composed of Masons, are again the subject of consideration in many Grand Lodges. Even the Order of the Eastern Star has been includeiJ in the discussions, and the .greatest variety of opinion exists.
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Our Proceedings for 1921 are briefly reviewed in his report. MARSHALL H . V A N F L E E T , M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Alamosa. WILLIAM W . COOPER, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Denver. ERNEST LENEVE FOSTER, Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 22, 1922.
CONNECTICUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 116; members, 37,780; net gain, 3,077. Hartford,
February
1, 1922.
CHARLES WINTHROP
CRAMER,
M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Kansas failed of representation, as our Grand Representative is not reported present. . The Grand Master in covering several subjects in presenting his address has the following to say in regard to an organization which is being largely advertised through masonic journals, resulting in doing it more good than suppressing same: My attention has been called to various articles in masonic journals in regard to a secret society which in earlier days and perhaps in the present day to some extent, lias been active in the South. My only mes-sage in this respect is that I have full confidence that all Masons in the state of Connecticut are fully aware of the fact that they are in duty bound to support, aid, and assist in the enforcement of our laws ^vithout taking matters into their own hands, and I am fully satisfied that no Mason is going to support any propaganda which will be contrary to our teachings.
The Grand Master made a number of visits and attended several masonic occasions and would no doubt have attended many more, but was stricken with an illness on June 4th, which compelled him to decline many invitations. The Grand Secretary reports having in their library fund $169.30, which amount was reported as being on hand one year ago. We suggest t h a t our Nutmeg Grand Secretary use this fund at an early date; otherwise it is apt to accumulate moss. The remainder of Brother KlES' report is very concise and complete, covering the finances of their Grand Lodge and the statistics of membership. We note, however,- in reporting the membership he fails to show the number of members a t the time of submitting the last annual report, which if he did, would show that that membership, with the membership shown as of December 31, 1921, would indicate a net gain of 3,077, instead of 3,011. A report'is made a part of their journal under the head of "Report of Certified Public Accountant." We notice, however.
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that it is worded in keeping with masonic nomenclature, and we are therefore wondering why the word "public" is introduced in this report. Through the report of the Committee on Charters, two new ones were issued lodges in the town of Stamford, one to be known as Commonwealth and the other as Roosevelt. Through the report of the Committee on Finance the per capita tax is set at $1.50, $1.15 to be appropriated for the Masonic Charity Foundation and 35 cents for the necessary expenses of the Grand Lodge. They also provided for the support of their Masonic Charity Foundation Fund a fee of $10.00 for each initiate and each affiliate. Their correspondent. Brother GEORGE A. KlES, includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings, and among other things, properly calls attention to the recommendation of our Grand Master on the very important subject of some lodges having in their possession unauthorized photographic copies of their charters and recommending that this practice be prohibited under penalty, and which subject was properly referred to our Committee on Jurisprudence, which committee totally ignored the proposition and made no report whatever. This is the effect of appointing a novice on the most important committee in a Masonic Grand Body. FRANK L . WILDER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Bridgeport. GEORGE A. KIBS, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 17, 1923.
COSTA RICAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 10; members, 253; net gain, 253. November 20, 1920. GEORGE F . BOWDEN, M . ' - W - ' . Grand Master. As an introduction to this journal we note an excellent half-tone of M.". W-'. Brother BOWDEN, followed by a brief biographical sketch, indicating that he was of English descent, born in 1869 and came to Costa Rica in 1908. At this Communication of the Grand Lodge we note that our Grand Representative was not present. The next Communication was held on August 26, 1921. At this Communication M.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE F . BOWDEN was reelected Grand Master and Brother JoSE FABIO GARNIER, Grand Secretary.
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February,
The Grand Master presented a brief address dealing wholly with local matters, and the Grand Secretary also presented his usual report, giving a list of the Grand Representatives appointed to and from their Grand Lodge, and a summary of the membership of the past year. The Report on Correspondence includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. From our table of membership he notes the largest and smallest jurisdictions in the United States, namely. New York and Nevada. GEORGE F . BOWDEN, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, San Jose. JOSE FABIO GARNIER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, San Jose.
CUBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 123; members, 12,205; net gain, 1,272. Havana.
ENRIQUE LLANSO SIMONI; M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master.
Trimestral Communications were held on several dates between June 27, 1920, and April 1, 1921. The report of the Grand Treasurer shows that the total receipts for t h e year were $38,138.12. We note from their list of Grand Representatives of the Grand Lodges with which they are in fraternal relations, that it includes practically all of the regular Grand Lodges and most all of the socalled other Grand Lodges throughout the universe, some of which have been declared irregular by practically all of the Grand Lodges in the English speaking portions of the world. It is the opinion of the writer of this report t h a t from the views expressed by the chairman of their Committee on Correspondence it is almost time to apply the "melting pot" proposition, as it is not a t all fair to the various Grand Lodges that we should recognize as regular Grand Lodges which accept and enter into fraternal'relations with organizations calling themselves Masons who do not in any respect conform to the requirements of Grand Lodges who have a set formula in admitting to fellowship those praying for admission to the legitimate masonic world. We have carefully read several times the report of their Committee on Correspondence, prepared by Brother RODRIQUEZ, whom we had the pleasure of meeting personally some years ago while in the city of Havana, and we are free to admit t h a t in a number of instances we do not like his conclusions in dealing with other Grand Lodges. His views are particularly pronounced in regard to the conditions in Mexico, and we feel justified in criticising the position he takes in defense of their Grand Lodge
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in ignoring what we consider to be the regular and only legitimate Grand Lodge in Mexico. We would direct the attention of our Cuban brethren to the fact that the Grand Lodge of Kansas with but four other Grand Lodges in the United States, extended fraternal relations to the Grand Lodge of Cuba almost forty-five years ago, and a t a time when they were needing the support of the masonic fraternity in the United States. We have remained faithful to our Cuban brethren, and notwithstanding the fact that in their reviews our Grand Lodge is totally ignored, we have always endeavored to assist them wherever opportunity presented itself. The undersigned personally visited the brethren in Havana several years ago, and while there offered every assistance in his power to aid their Grand Secretary in establishing a system of keeping accounts and a record of membership similar to that employed in our own Grand Jurisdiction. We have always felt that our brethren of the Grand Lodge of Cuba were maintaining a high standard in masonic affairs, yet the views expressed by the chairman of the Committee on Correspondence in this report justifies us in questioning whether the standard is being maintained or not. We doubt the wisdom of the chairman raising the question as to the judgment of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska in declining to recognize the so-called Grand Lodge of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. As the writer of this report, we feel justified in saying that unless conditions in regard to the above so-called Grand Lodges are changed a request by them for recognition would not even be considered of sufficient importance to present a report to our Grand Lodge. The chairman of their committee also expresses an opinion which leads us to believe that he is strongly in favor of a supreme Grand Lodge, which is of sufficient importance that if the Grand Lodge of Cuba itself- expresses such an opinion we would feel justified in recommending to our Grand Lodge t h a t they withdraw fraternal relations. Concerning the so-called Masonry of France we would fraternally refer the Committee on Correspondence in Cuba to the report of the undersigned as it is shown in our 1919 Proceedings. In his review of the various Grand Jurisdictions we note t h a t he fails to include any reference to Kansas, indicating that the Proceedings failed to reach his hands or there was nothing in the transactions worthy of a reference. ENRIQUE LLANSO, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Havana. F E U X V. PREVAL, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Havana. FRANCISCO DE P. RODRIGUEZ, Correspondent, Havana.
Next Annual, Havana, March 26, 1922.
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DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 22; members, 5,375; net gain, 444. Wilmington, October 5, 1921.
WILLIAM J .
HIGHFIELD, M."-
W-'. Grand Master. We notice in the list of "Grand Representatives Present" that Kansas was not represented; however, in the' list of Past Grand Masters present the name of M.'. W.'. Brother A. VICTOR HUGHES
is recorded, and a s Kansas is honored with having this distinguished brother as our Grand Representative, we are indeed pleased to note he was on hand to look after our interests. We note from the report of the Committee on Credentials that all of their lodges were represented, there being a total representation of 244. The Grand Master is inclined to feel that he lacked some ability in handling the affairs of the Grand Lodge, and so expresses himself in the following few words: I stand before you as an humble but zealous advocate of Freemasonry. In presenting this review of my official acts during- the current masonic year, I keenly feel the overpowering weight of that share of responsibility which belongs to me in our present deliberations. .\'ever before have I had more occasion than I now have to lament my want of these intellectual attributes, the possession of \vhich might enable me to unfold to this august assembly the great truths of the inspired vision of our masonic fathers.
We note, however, that he seemed to make good, and his address would indicate that no apologies were due from him as the head of the Craft. We note in his decisions that he possessed fortitude enough to pass on the physical qualification of a petitioner whose right fore finger "is useless," stating that this should not be a bar to his receiving the degrees if elected. He reports having held a conference with the Masters of their lodges and instituted a Masters' and Wardens' Club, the object of which was to study and discuss masonic history. During the year he visited every lodge in their jurisdiction. He reports having received an invitation from the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina to be present at the conferring of the masonic degrees on a bishop, the Grand Master exercising "the prerogative of his office to make him a Mason 'at sight.'" He was unable, however, to accept the invitation. We wonder if the distinguished dominie who was "slipped" into the fraternity through a side or back door will niake any better "member" than the average minister upon whom the degrees are conferred without fee. He recommends that not less than $50,000.00 be raised for the
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purpose of erecting a hospital wing to their Masonic Home. He recommends that the Grand Secretary be instructed to purchase a letter file for use in his office. We feel justified in presuming to ask the question, "What have the Grand Secretaries of Delaware done with their correspondence during the past one hundred and sixteen years?" He recommends t h a t a committee be appointed to revise their funeral Ritual; and thus another stone will be torn out of the foundation of our fraternity in Delaware. The Grand Master made the following recommendation and it was adopted by the Grand Lodge: That the Grand Secretary, and the Secretaries of the subordinate lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction, shall not furnish any information whatsoever concerning the masonic status of any member to any person, persons, or organization, not liolding fraternal relationship with this Grand Lodge, except the same be authorized by the Grand Master.
We wonder how the fifteen or twenty organizations which have sprung up during the past thriee years and claitning to be a legitimate child of the Masonic Fraternity, expect to secure information as to the standing of the members of the Masonic F r a ternity if the Grand Master to whom the question is submitted is not one of the really masonic progressives of the day? A full and complete report on the subject of the Masonic Service Association was presented by Brother HARRY J . GUTHRIE,
and we present the following as the conclusion of his report: There is, however, another side of the question to which I fear we in Delaware have not given our full measure of thought. This Association and our membership therein is of value only insofar as Delaware Masonry invests therein, and recognizing the need of an educational and service program in all that term implies, shall immediately set to work and provide for a Bureau of Educational Service, using the Masonic Service Association of the United States of America plan and scope; of providing several state lecturers and setting aside each year a. sum equal to five cents per capita as recommended by the Executive Commission, and in addition be pi-epared to appropriate during the next five or six years about two hundred and fifty dollars per annum for contingent expenses of the bureau. Education is a large term, covering a great deal ; it cannot be measured in cubic inches nor by the yard stick; if you please it is a sort of evolution, a growth and long, intense, tedious labor. Unless we are willing to go as far as I have indicated, it is the opinion of your representative that we might as well sever our connection with the Masonic Service Association of the United States. If we impair our own effectiveness by limiting our field of operation we ruin our own capacity for good.
The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother THOMAS J. DAY, and he includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. GEORGE C . WILLIAMS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Wilmington. J O H N F . ROBINSON, R . ' . W."- Grand Secretary, Wilmington.
THOMAS J. DAY, Correspondent.
(Address not given.)
Next Annual, Wilmington, October 1, 1922.
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OF COLUMBIA.
February,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 34; members, 18,671; net gain, 2,365. The first Communication was held in the office of the Grand Master in the Masonic Temple on J a n u a r y 12, 1921, for the purpose of constituting Joppa Lodge No. 35. The next Communication was held on J a n u a r y 17, 1921, for the purpose of constituting their Albert Pike Lodge No. 36. On March 12, 1921, what is termed under their law 'a "Stated Communication" was held, at which time a complete list of the Grand Officers, Eepresentatives and Past Masters is included in their Proceedings. This Communication was held for the purpose of exemplifying the several degrees, which was done under the direction of the chairman of the Committee on Work. A second Communication was held on May 11, 1921, at which Communication they were honored with the presence of Past Grand Master Louis A. WATRES, of Pennsylvania. The first business transacted was the presentation of a petition from forty-four signers for a Charter for a lodge to be known as Congress Lodge No. 37. On motion, the prayer of the petitioners was granted and a lodge ordered to be enrolled on their records. Then follows reports, under the head of "Grievances," which are purely family affairs, and while there are some parts which would be of interest to the Craft in general we do not feel warranted in m a k i n g reference to these matters in this report. Their committee on the proposed new Masonic Temple, submitted a report, outlining the plans in a general way, as well as calling attention to the needs of the various masonic bodies, not only for the present, but for years to come. They are extremely charitable in the matter of providing accommodations for not only what we term the regular co-ordinate bodies, but likewise foreign substances, such as the Grotto, Eastern Star, Mystic Shrine, and we presume by the time the Temple is erected they may likewise take care of the DeMolay and the other nineteen so-called masonic organizations being established hither and thither. The following resolution was adopted, and which should receive the hearty approval of every Mason: Resolved, That smoking in a lodge room is hereby prohibited a t all times during the communication of a lodge.
One of their lodges requested permission to allow the Odd Fellows to use their hall. The regulations of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, however, are against any "non-masonic organization" using their halls, and therefore the request was denied.
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The Annual Communication was held on December 21, 1921. CHARLES J. O ' N E I L L , M . ' . W . " . Grand Master.
We quote the following few words from the address of the Grand Master, which we believe are thoroughly applicable to the conditions of the d a y : Who shall say to what extent the truths learned at the altar of Masonry shall prove the rule and guide to the mutual faith of the peoples of the earth to bring about the final concord of nations that shall spell the end of wars? It is, indeed, good to be alive and to be permitted to play even a very small part in- the great drama of reconstruction, the foundation stone of which shall be brotherly love. I t is an inestimable privilege given to every Master Mason to realize and to assume the individual responsibilities placed upon him to make the fraternity in fact, a s well as in intent, a dominant, militant power, to put down forever t h e forces of oppression, intolerance and ignorance, and to maintain the glorious principles of justice, liberty, and equality which found their origin in the great hearts of our ancient and operative brethren of the Craft and which finds its best expression in those lands where speculative Masonry flourishes in the light of day. Truly, "the old order changeth, yielding to the ne'w." Then let us, as loyal and true Masons, rededicate ourselves to the great principles of the fraternity, that we may help to raise in letters of gold over the doorway of the temple of the new order of things, "I am my brother's brother." May the membership of the fraternity, wherever dispersed, be firmly united in the bonds of brotherly love and affection, which shall be ever exemplified in the practical virtues of service and sacrifice. T h e following will be of p a r t i c u l a r i n t e r e s t t o o u r b r e t h r e n , b e i n g n o t only a n i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r in t h e h i s t o r y of t h e C r a f t , b u t likewise one of p a t r i o t i s m a n d love of c o u n t r y : On the morning of March 4, accompanied by the .Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. CHARLES CYRUS COOMBS, and the Grand Secretary, R.'. W.".
Brother ARVINE W . JOHNSTON, I met a delegation of brethren from New York bringing the Bible of St. John's Lodge No. 1, P. & A. M., of New York City, upon which the first President of the United States. Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON^ took the oath of office, and which, through the courtesy of St. John's Lodge, was to be used in like case at the inauguration of President WARREN G. HARDING. The committee in immediate charge of the Bible consisted of M.'. W.'. Brother ROBERT H . ROBINSON, Grand Master of New York ; W.'. Brother FREDERICK A. ONDERDONK, Master St. John's Lodge No. 1; and 'W.'. Brothers GEORGE T . MONTGOMERY, GEORGE H . P H I L L I P S , J O H N J. MORROW and CHARLES H . HAMILTON, P a s t
Masters of St. John's Lodge No. 1. Accompanying the committee were the following brethren: P a s t Masters JOHN A. RUFFIN and THOMAS BURKHARDT, who Were alternates of the committeemen; and P a s t Masters HENRY LIPPMAN, of St. John's Lodge No. 1, and GEORGE A. W A Y , of
Hiawatha Lodge No. 434, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Through the courtesy of Brother ARTHUR E . COOK, of Hope Lodge No. 20, of this jurisdiction, the New York delegation and the representatives of our Grand Lodge were admitted to the Capitol for the inaugural ceremonies. Brother COOK served as host at breakfast in the Senate dining room, after which he provided pleasant quarters in the Superintendent's oflice suite for the brethren and furnished guides for a tour of inspection of the Capitol building for those who were not familiar with the same. The Bible was a source of reverential interest from many visitors and officials who had learned of its presence.
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The special committee in charge of the Bible was introduced to the officials of the Supreme Court having immediate charge of the administration of the oath of offlce to the President-elect, and the Bible, reposing upon the small table, first used for a similar purpose at the first inauguration of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN, was brought in charge of the committee to the front of the inaugural stand. In due time the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States administered the oath of ofHce to Brother WARREN G. HARDING as President of the United States on the GEORGE WASHINGTON Bible, the latter being opened at the text chosen by President HARDING, the same being the eighth verse of the sixth chapter of Micah. The other, members of the Washington and New York delegations were provided with excellent places of advantage from which to hear the inaugural address of our new President, and the committeemen in charge of the Bible were given places on the official stand. After the inaugural ceremonies the entire delegation repaired to the Willard, where a luncheon was served by the representatives of our Grand Lodge. The occasion \vas a source of great pleasure and satisfaction to the representatives of our Grand Lodge, as it afforded them an opportunity to meet the altogether delightful brethren forming the delegation fron: our sister jurisdiction of New York. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r visited a l l t h e lodges in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n . H e g i v e s h i s h e a r t y e n d o r s e m e n t to t h e m a s o n i c club m o v e m e n t w h i c h is in o p e r a t i o n in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n , b u t s t a t e s , however, t h a t t h e r e is some opposition in some j u r i s d i c t i o n s t o t h e club m o v e m e n t , b u t he believes t h a t t h i s is f o u n d e d on a " f a l s e conception of t h e p r i n c i p l e s . " Possibly so, b u t if t h e y h a v e a n y clubs, m a s o n i c or o t h e r w i s e , i n t h e D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a w i t h a n y " p r i n c i p l e s " w e w o u l d like t o have a copy of t h e i r r e g u l a t i o n s . A t t h e i r S t . J o h n ' s C o m m u n i c a t i o n on December 27, 1921, w e n o t e t h a t o u r Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e w a s n o t p r e s e n t . T h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n is held f o r t h e p u r p o s e of disposing l a r g e l y of t h e s u b j e c t s p r e s e n t e d b y t h e G r a n d M a s t e r in h i s a d d r e s s a t t h e i r C o m m u n i c a t i o n on D e c e m b e r 2 1 s t . W e n o t e from t h e P r o c e e d i n g s t h a t t h e i r a n n u a l baseball g a m e n e t t e d r e c e i p t s a m o u n t i n g t o ?14,845.71 f o r t h e benefit of t h e i r M a sonic a n d E a s t e r n S t a r H o m e . T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e i n c l u d e s a r e v i e w of o u r 1921 P r o c e e d i n g s . T h e w r i t e r , B r o t h e r GEORGE W . BAIRD, briefly m e n t i o n s t h e m o r e i m p o t t a n t m a t t e r s w h i c h c a m e to t h e a t t e n t i o n of o u r G r a n d Lodge, i n c l u d i n g a c o m p l i m e n t a r y r e f e r e n c e to t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t . W e c a n o n l y r e t u r n t h e kind w o r d s of B r o t h e r B A I R D by s t a t i n g t h a t w e r e g r e t s p a c e will n o t p e r m i t of o u r i n c l u d i n g more in t h i s r e p o r t d e a l i n g w i t h t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n , a s t h e r e w e r e m a n y o t h e r i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r s which would be of i n t e r e s t t o t h e m e m b e r s of o u r C r a f t . H i s r e f e r e n c e t o t h e socalled G e r m a n M a s o n r y is i n t e r e s t i n g a n d w e h a v e no doubt would be enjoyed b y o u r K a n s a s b r e t h r e n . C H A R L E S C . COOMBS, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Masonic T e m p l e , Washington. ARVINE W . JOHNSTON, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Washington. GEORGE W . BAIRD, P . ' - G-'- M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t ,
Washington.
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UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND—1921. The Quarterly Communication was held a t Kingsway Hall on December 7, 1921. The first business transacted was the nomination of a Grand Master, and in accordance therewith His Royal Highness the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARN, was duly re-
elected. • The next order of business was a report from the President of the Board of General Purposes concerning a wedding gift to Her Royal Highness PRINCESS MARY, and three hundred guineas was appropriated from the funds of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of purchasing and presenting a suitable gift. The M.'. W.'. Pro. Grand Master stated that it had been the pleasure of their M.'. W.'. Grand Master to appoint W.'. Brother PRANK JAMES, Past Deputy Pro. Grand Master for Staffordshire, to be Past Senior Grand Deacon. Brother JAMES recently celebrated his one hundredth birthday, receiving the personal congratulations of the Grand Master, as well a s His Majesty himself. Brother JAMES has been a Mason over seventy-three years, and was appointed Deputy Provincial Grand Master more than thirty years ago. It would seem from their Proceedings that the so-called Grand Orient of Belgium had recently founded a lodge in London, and it was stated that their Grand Master, accompanied by other Grand Officers, would formally visit this lodge. The Grand Lodge of England has not recognized the Masonry of Belgium since 1908. We regret exceedingly that no details are reported, as the Craft in general would undoubtedly be interested in knowing why, of all Grand Jurisdictions, Belgium should overstep the bounds in dealing with masonic courtesies and customs. Quarterly Communication, March 1, 1922. The first order of business was a report concerning the presentation of a wedding gift to Her Royal Highness PRINCESS MARY. The Pro. Grand Master stated that the gift was one of her own selection, being a piece of antique furniture, a Louis XV cabinet. It was stated that this was her choice of a gift from the Grand Lodge "because it was t h e kind of piece of furniture she would like to have in her own roorii and make use of." On the 20th of February the Deputy Grand Master, the President of the Board of General Purposes and the Grand Secretary waited on Her Royal Highness at Buckingham Palace and there presented the gift, which was duly acknowledged in person.
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UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND—1922. At the Quarterly Communication held on September 6, 1922, the chairman of the Masonic Peace Memorial submitted an import a n t report, dealing with the question of erecting the proposed magnificent Peace Memorial, suggesting two sites for this structure—one known a s the Adelphi site, consisting of a block of property overlooking the Thames Embankment which stands immediately on the south and parallel with the Strand, westward to the Hotel Cecil and near to Charing Cross, having Adelphi Terrace as its main frontage, the other frontages being in Adams Street and John Street, with the Embankment Gardens between i t and the river; the other site is where the present Temple is now located, to which was added sometime ago the property on its western side and known as the Great Queen Street site. The proposed site, known as the Adelphi, is estimated to be worth from £300,000 to £350,000. The committee states that if the present site be used and the necessary buildings erected the sum of one million pounds will cover the cost of the building and equipment, as well as provide a substantial establishment and fund for maintenance. If the Adelphi site be chosen the cost for a similar scheme would be increased by the price of the site, which would mean that the total cost would be about one million three hundred fifty thousand pounds. It is indeed a gigantic proposition and the Craft in general will watch with interest the progress of the enterprise and the work in connection therewith.
FLORIDA—1922. Lodges, 238; members, 21,184; net gain, 2,251. Jacksonville, J a n u a r y
17, 1922.
GEORGE H . KETCHUM, M . ' . '
W.'. Grand Master. We regret to note that our Grand Representative was not present at this Communication. The Grand Master, in presenting his address, takes rather a philosophical view of, his high office, as he states that "all things must end, be they good or evil, and now has come the end of my term as your Grand Master, when I must render an account of my stewardship of our Grand Lodge during the past year." • He further states that he has refrained from, "exercising unduly that authority you have given me, preferring to assume that
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the duty of the Grand Master was to act the p a r t of a brother, rather than that of a ruler." Whether or not this is practical we will leave to the readers of this report to decide. He bears down heavy on the proposition of education, stating among other things, that "Masonry has ever been the champion of our educational institutions and the high ideals of loyalty and patriotism to our country and government should be inculcated in every lodge." It rather sounds like'a Fourth of July speech. We dislike to think that any one who assumes the obligation and likewise the character of a Master Mason should be other than a loyal citizen, faithful to his country and an advocate of education, as that is our only means of enlightening the world. Under the laws of the Grand Lodge of Florida they ballot on the candidates for each degree, which is likewise the law of Nebraska, Kentucky, Texas and some other jurisdictions. In this connection the Grand Master reports that a request was made of a Maryland lodge to instruct and examine an Entered Apprentice of one of the Florida lodges, and that the Maryland lodge had not only instructed and examined the Florida Entered Apprentice, but proceeded in the usual way and conferred the second and third degrees before making any report to the Florida lodge. The Florida lodge reported the facts to their Grand Master and he ruled that the brother in question was an Entered Apprentice of their Florida lodge and a Master Mason unaffiliated, and the only way he could obtain membership would be by petitioning the Florida lodge for advancement and if elected he would become a member in good standing. They have a law (notwithstanding the fact that their Grand Lodge does not recognize Mexican Masonry) granting their lodges the right to admit, as visitors. Masons from Mexico, and likewise their members are allowed to visit in Mexico. Their law, however, does not permit a Florida lodge to receive a dimit from any lodge in Mexico, unless accompanied by a "renunciation." Therefore, if a Mexican Mason desires to join a lodge in Florida and can pass a ballot, the only other qualification is that of having a dimit to which is attached a declaration that he renounces and practically damns and condemns the lodge in Mexico which honored him with the degrees. "Consistency, thou art a jewel!" The Grand Master ruled that a lodge could elect a Master from the floor even though he had never served as a Warden. He was obliged to remove two Masters during his term of office on account of misconduct. He amended the Landmarks and Ancient Charges by passing on candidates who under the above were not physically qualified.
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They were honored at this Communication with a visit from Brother WARREN G. HARDING, President of the United States. The Grand Secretary reports that during the year they received 122 requests from other Grand Jurisdictions for work, anc t h a t they in turn had requested other Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees on 139. This is almost a case of "horse and horse." Under the laws of Florida they permit dual membership, but active membership is only permitted in one lodge. We venture a guess that the Grand Secretary cannot come within four rows of apple trees of telling how many Master Masons they have in Florida. Our Florida brethren are evidently in "fraternal correspondence" with the ladies of the Eastern Star, as we notice t h a t the Grand Secretary read into the journal of their Proceedings a communication from the Grand Matron of that organization, and he was, by the Grand Lodge, directed to acknowledge receipt of the same with their thanks. An appropriation of $2,000.00 was made for the comfort of the soldiers and sailors in the Government Hospital at Lake City. Brother SILAS B . WRIGHT presents the usual Report on Correspondence, including a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He favors us with about four pages of his report, and in it reprints several matters taken from the address of our Grand Master and the writer of the Report on Correspondence. CHARLES H . KETCHUM, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Key West. WiLBER P. WEBSTER, R . ' . W-'. Grand Secretary, Jacksonville. SILAS B . WRIGHT, P - ' . G ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, .DeLand.
Next Annual, Jacksonville, January 16, 1923.
GEORGIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 679; members, 62,855; net gain, 2,913. We are pleased to note that the title page indicates where the Grand Lodge met, being in the city of Macon, as the journal of the Proceedings fails to disclose this fact. CHARLES L . BASS, M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother P. T. MCCUTCHEN, was present. (Initials furnished by the Grand Secretary of Georgia.) With no exception, more initials are used in the Proceedings of our Georgia brethren than that of any other jurisdiction in the world. We quote the following from the early p a r t of the Grand Master's address, concerning their faithful Grand Secretary:
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Grand Secretary BAKER has rendered the Craft and the Grand Lodge of Georgia most excellent service. He is indeed the right arm of the Grand Master. Every detail of his offlce is perfectly attended to. The work of the offlce is large and its labors exacting and increasing each year, but he is tireless in the performance of every duty and fully competent for every task. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r is q u i t e e n t h u s i a s t i c over m a s o n i c c l u b s , - which seem to be p o p u l a r in t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n . H e believes t h e y a r e doing good w o r k " i n t h e d i s s e m i n a t i o n of masonic k n o w l e d g e . " It is all r i g h t , b u t we w o n d e r w h a t t h e lodges a r e doing in t h e m e a n time. S p e a k i n g of t h e e n d o w m e n t f u n d of t h e i r H o m e , he r e p o r t s t h a t $17,000.00 h a s been added d u r i n g t h e p a s t y e a r , m a k i n g t h e total invested f u n d $140,000.00. A n effort is being m a d e to i n c r e a s e t h i s a m o u n t t o $500,000.00. I n K a n s a s w e a r e doing likewise, b u t b y m e a n s of a r a i s i n g fee of $5.00 on each a n d e v e r y b r o t h e r w h e n made a Master Mason. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r e v i d e n t l y f a v o r s t h e " f o s t e r i n g " proposition, as he e x p r e s s e s a n opinion t h a t m a s o n i c lodges should s u p p o r t t h e Boy a n d Girl S c o u t m o v e m e n t . We c a n n o t r e f r a i n f r o m q u o t i n g t h e following r e m a r k s f r o m o u r old t i m e p e r s o n a l f r i e n d . P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r J A M E S W . TAYLOR, and one m u s t r e a l l y k n o w h i m to a p p r e c i a t e these r e m a r k s : "VVe have a Home on the other side of the river with one hundred and thirty children under our care, and all in prosperous condition. We have seven hundred to one thousand bushels of corn, 100 tons of hay, 500 bushels of potatoes, some four or five mules, ten or twelve milk cows well trained. But we are short on hogs, and I am going to make this request of you farmers here : that you donate eight or ten good stock hogs to this Home. I am making this appeal to you members from the rural lodges, because these lawyers and doctors don't know anything about hogs. T h e r e q u e s t w a s r e s p o n d e d to i m m e d i a t e l y a n d B r o t h e r TAYLOR received all t h e d o n a t i o n s a n d even m o r e t h a n he expected. A t t h e conclusion of t h e action on t h e above r e q u e s t t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y directed a t t e n t i o n to t h e f a c t t h a t t h i s w a s B r o t h e r T A Y LOR'S b i r t h d a y , being h i s e i g h t y - e i g h t h a n n i v e r s a r y . In r e s p o n s e to t h i s s t a t e m e n t , w e q u o t e t h e following r e m a r k s b y t h a t d i s tinguished and venerable b r o t h e r : > Brethren, sixty-two years ago when I first came to Macon as representative to the Grand Lodge of Georgia, there were only 140 lodges in this jurisdiction. Since then I have not missed an annual gathering. The Lord has smiled upon me and given me health and energy to attend these Grand sessions, and I have done what I could for Masonry. But in all that I have done Georgia Masonry has done far more for me. I have never attended a session of this Grand Body and mixed with you brethren that I did not feel a better man for so working and talking with you. I want to thank you for the kind treatment you have ever accorded me. When I have answered the last summons and found my place in that
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house not made with hands, I want to greet each one of you there, grasp your hand in cordial welcome and press you to my bosom. GOD bless the Masons of Georgia and the Grand Lodge of Georgia. There is one last request I would make, that you keep up the noble and grand work connected with our Masonic Home, and when my hand has been palsied by death and my name forgotten, that this work go on, and see to it that there is a Home for the needy children who come from every part of Georgia. Take care of them, and of that Home, and as these children grow up and take their places in the busy marts, of life they will look upon you with love and devotion. I thank you for what you have done for them today in your contribution and may you be honored with showers of blessings from our Grand Master on high. Through the report of their Committee on General Welfare, $500.00 was appropriated for the purpose of establishing a revolving Students' Masonic Loan Fund. They also recommended that the Grand Lodge forbid the use of masonic halls for dances and the leasing of any masonic halls for t h a t purpose. Through a special committee the Grand Lodge withdrew from the Masonic Service Association of the United States. Brother RAYMOND DANIELS, chairman of their Committee on " F r a t e r n a l Review," presents not only an interesting report covering some of the more important transactions of other Grand Jurisdictions, but submits as an introduction to his report a brief account of the more important matters that are now before practically all of the Grand Lodges. His review includes our 1921 Proceedings, and we feel complimented as he has granted us a little more than five pages of this excellent report. JOE P . BOWDOIN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Atlanta. FRANK F - BAKER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Macon. RAYMOND DANIEL, Correspondent, Atlanta.
We regret that we are unable to indicate when and where the next Annual Communication will be held.
IDAHOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 72; members, 8,776; net gain,. 573. Idaho Falls, September 12, 1922. FLETCHER A. JETTER, M - ' . W.'. Grand Master. During the year six Special Communications were held for the purpose of dedicating halls and laying corner-stones. At the Annual Communication we note t h a t our Grand Representative, R.'.
W-'.
SHERMAN M . COFFIN, was
present.
We quote the following few words from the address of the Grand Master as a warning to our brethren, as it appeals to the
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writer as reflecting many of the conditions which seem to be manifest in many of our lodges: The closing- year in this jurisdiction, as well as in others throughout this broad land does not bring with it a very great degree of ease and comfort. Sinister influences are a t work that have taxed the resources of Grand Masters to their fullest extent. There appears to be strife and contention in masonic circles everywhere, and it is not too much to s a y that Masonry is on trial today as it never has been in the past. It is not pessimism that leads me to make this assertion, but rather the cold facts that confront us. Of course we do not fear the final outcome, for we know that Masonry will triumphantly weather the storm, whatever m a y be its proportions. Masonry is today receiving too much undesirable publicity. There a r e too many controversies of a masonic nature published in our daily new^spapers and in our many indiscreet masonic journals. To put it in a word, Masonry is drifting from her mooringsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from our Ancient Landmarks.
We regret, however, to note that the Grand Master made reference to what is known as the Ku Klux Klan. We doubt t h e wisdom of introducing such matter in the body of Masonry. He ruled that under their regulations a Master Mason could not petition for the Chapter or Consistory until one year had elapsed after he received his Master Mason degree. R.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE E . KNEPPER, Grand Secretary, pre-
sented what seems to be his final report, as we note that he now becomes their Grand Lecturer, and the office of Grand Secretary is filled by R.'-
W.'. Brother
CURTIS P . P I K E .
His report,
as
usual, is interesting and complete throughout. We are personally sorry to learn that Brother KNEPPER has laid aside the quill, as we look upon him as one of our best Grand Secretaries, to say nothing of the personal feeling the writer has for this distinguished brother, who at one time was an honored citizen of our own State. We, however, wish him success in his new field of labors. We quote the following resolution which will be of interest to our brethren as it would appear that our Idaho brethren had been in the habit of using a collective form of balloting: Resolved, That in the election of all Grand Lodge offlcers mentioned in Section 2, Article I I I of the Constitution, each ofBcer shall be elected by separate ballot, and no slate, ticket or collective balloting shall be permissible.
Their lodges under dispensation, for several years, had been in the habit of paying to the Grand Lodge $1.00 for each degree conferred. This question was presented to their Committee on Jurisprudence, who were of the opinion that this payment was clearly illegal under their laws, and the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer were directed to return to these lodges all such fees collected. In our own jurisdiction we require no per capita or fees of any kind from our lodges under dispensation, except a fee of
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$5.00 from each brother when raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. We a r e pleased to note-that their Grand Lecturer is to be paid $2,400.00 per year and his necessary expenses during the discharge of his duties. The Report on Correspondence was prepared as usual by Brother GEORGE E . KNEPPER and as an introduction to his report this year we observe an excellent, likeness of this distinguished craftsman. Yes, it looks very much as Brother KNEPPER did the last'time we had the pleasure of seeing him, but time is making its marks upon him the same as with the rest of us. He gives fraternal consideration in reviewing our 1922 Proceedings, assigning to us two pages of his valuable report. GEORGE M . SCOTT, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master, Idaho Palls. CURTIS M . PIKE, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Boise. GEORGE E . KNEPPER, Correspondent, Boise.
Next Annual, Boise, September 11, 1923.
ILLINOISâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 919; members, 247,570; net gain, 16,982. Chicago, October 10, 1922. ELMER E . BEACH, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. So f a r a s we can call to mind the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois are the only ones which fail to give a list of the Grand Officers present a t the time of opening their Grand Lodge. It is therefore .necessary to locate the report of the Committee on Credentials in order to get this information. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge they were entertained with a musical program which was rendered by the Boys' and Girls' Band of their Masonic Home, an orchestra from Lodge No. 865 and the Ingleside Quartette. The Grand Master reports that it was necessary to visit one of their lodges in order to enforce their law prohibiting smoking in the lodge room during ceremonies. He suggests that the name of their Home be changed from Illinois Masonic Orphans' Home to Illinois Masonic Home for Children. He reports that Medinah Temple donated $20,000.00 to apply on the purchase of additional grounds to their Children's Home at LaGrange.
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One of their lodges working under dispensation, and which had raised sixty-eight candidates, was so possessed of inharmony t h a t the Grand Master withdrew the Letters of Dispensation. The Grand Master "stood p a t " on the Landmarks and Ancient Charges, and refused to give his consent to the making of Masons of those imperfect in body. Referring to the so-called progressive spirit in masornic affairs, under the guise of "Masonry is a Progressive Science," he has the following to say in regard to the "club" proposition: A subject which has caused me much uneasiness during the past year is the growing evil resulting from the formation in the lodges of various kinds of athletic clubs, such as baseball clubs, basketball clubs, bowling clubs, etc. All these forms of athletics are admirable in their proper place and with proper restrictions. At the inception of these organizations it was believed' that much good would come from the form of innocent and healthful exercise which these friendly' contests between the members of the lodges would produce. Instead of promoting the generous and brotherly emulation which was expected, these contests have degenerated into the keenest and bitterest rivalry, which in many cases has led the players and their adherents into the most disgraceful quarrels, some of them resulting even in fistic encounters.
We find in the Proceedings an excellent likeness of their Royal Arch Masonic Hospital at Sullivan. This represents a fulfillment of our duties as Masons. We offer the following, as the shoe might fit the Grand Masters of some other jurisdictions: The Grand Master deposed the Secretaries of two of their lodges, a Master, and arrested several Charters for failure to comply with the laws and requirements of their Grand Lodge and the rules governing Freemasonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence ruled that a Master who had been deposed was deprived of the rank and title of Past Master. We believe here is a demonstration of the old saying "breeding a scab on your nose," as we are of the opinion that no legislation would be more conducive to discord and trouble in a lodge than the enactment of the following section to their laws: Whenever objection is made by any member of a lodge to the advancement of a brother therein to the second or third degree the reasons therefor must be made know, and the matter shall be referred by the Master to a committee with power to inquire into such reasons, who shall report thereon to the lodge as soon as practicable. If from such report it shall appear in the opinion of the committee that the reasons assigned are insufficient, and if a majority of the members present concur in such report the lodge may confer the degree as if no objection had been made ; but if the reasons assigned shall be deemed to be sufficient and a majority of the members present concur in such report, the candidate shall be entitled, upon application, to trial upon the alleged objection. From the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence we quote the following, taking a final whack at the club proposition:
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A lodge is a separate entity distinct from the individual; it has well defined powers and functions. A club, though confining its membership to persons belonging to a particular lodge, should in no sense be a p a r t of the lodge. To form an organization "within the lodge" means to form it with the sanction of such lodge, and the right to use the name and funds, and secure the influence of the lodge to promote its interests. We are of the opinion that there is no objection to the formation of societies or clubs recruiting their numbers from a particular lodge—the objection, is to using the name, influence, or funds of the lodge to further the purpose of such society or club. Your committee reiterates the opinion that it is unlawful to use any of the funds of a lodge in the formation, support, or maintenance of any social or pastime society, club, or other form of organization, among its members. Your committee is further of the opinion that salutary and effective measures to eliminate the evil conditions which are recited in the report of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, and resulting from the abuse or misuse of the privilege ot lodge membership by the formation of societies or clubs therein, may be safely left to the disciplinary power vested in the Most Worshipful Grand Master, whose edict in such matters would have all the force and effect of law, and the issuance of which edict may safely be left to his discretion.
Under a section of their law it is provided that where any question comes up as to the physical qualification of a petitioner it may, upon request of five members of the lodge, be referred to the Grand Master for a decision. We take it from this that hereafter Illinois will elect only physicians to the office of Grand Master. The Report on Correspondence was prepared, as usual, by Brother DBLMAR D. DARRAH.
We quote the following from
his
"Salutatory" dealing with the subject of the report of the Committee on Correspondence: Some writers have criticised the report of last year for the reason that as they claimed that one-half of each review was devoted to the annual address of the Grand Master. This is quite true and the reason therefore should be obvious. The Grand Master is himself the Grand Lodge during interim. He exercises all the functions of the Grand I^odge and therefore it is natural that his report would, in a large measure, reflect the general condition of the Fraternity as he found it. Fully two-thirds of all legislation enacted by Grand Bodies is based upon the report and recommendations of Grand Masters. It is therefore, most natural that the report of the Grand Master should be thoroughly reviewed and its various items chronicled because the report in itself is a mirror clearly refiecting the general condition of the Craft as they are found to exist. Another criticism which has been placed upon the system of reviews as adopted by myself and other writers is that it leads to a sameness of expression. No doubt, this is quite true and it is due to the fact that every Grand Lodge in the world follows practically the same program. There is the report of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and various committees each following in sequence. It is most natural that any review of these Grand Bodies would necessarily follow
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a fixed line. The writer pleads to a poverty of expression and admits that he found it difficult to invent phraseology and dig up new terms that might give a little relief in the matter of sameness of expression, but when it is considered that there are between sixty and seventy Grand Lodges to review, it must naturally be expected that a tremendous vocabulary would be required if each review were couched in a different form of expression and new verbiage used.
To those of us who are familiar with this work we can only add that it is true in every respect and reflects the sentiment and feeling of many of the Craft. The report includes a courteous review of our 1922 Proceedings. Brother DARRAH accuses the writer of being one of the "old school," and we plead guilty. Indeed, if he had made the term a little stronger and called us one of the ultra conservatives we would have taken no exception. However, Brother DARRAH is extremely charitable and is one of the few who can say nice things without hurting one's feelings. Indeed, the "chip" still remains on our shoulder and Brother DARRAH never touched it. ELMER E . BEACH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Chicago. OWEN SCOTT, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Decatur. DELMAR D . DARRAH, Correspondent, Bloomington.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 9, 1923.
INDIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 558; members, 113,804; net gain, 5,783. Indianapolis, May 23, 1922.
OMAR B . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. The interests of Kansas were looked after by Brother WILLIAM RIDLEY, our Grand Representative.
We notice in the "Foreword" that the Grand Lodge prepared itself for business by first singing the "Doxology," "Indiana" and "America," listening to band music by their Masonic Home boys, and an address by Brother J A M E S A. COLLINS, of Indianapolis. The
Grand Lodge was then opened and the business of the Communication began. We quote the following few lines from the address of the Grand Master, indicating that he is a man of patience, not disposed to be radical, yet maintained the dignity of the exalted station to which he was elected one year ago: I have carefully refrained from unduly exercising the authority you placed in my hands, preferring to assume that the position of Grand Mas-
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ter was one of service to the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction, but not forgetting to demand respect at all times for the exalted position it was my privilege to fill. We note their Grand Lodge, like our own, makes an official visit to the Masonic Home during the Communication of the Grand Lodge. He refers to the magnificent gift by the Knights Templar of their jurisdiction, of a building for boys. Their Grand Instructor, Brother 'HERBERT A. GRAHAM, was, on account of business affairs, obliged to tender his resignation and the Grand Master appointed Brother IVORY C. TOLLE to fill the vacancy. The Grand Master recommended that the Deputy Grand Master "be made a more active one," by helping the Grand Master in taking p a r t in the work and assisting him in the affairs of his office. This in view of the fact that it will better qualify him for the duties of the office of Grand Master. The committee to whom the subject was referred rather side-stepped the â&#x20AC;˘ proposition, believing that it was within the power of the Grand Master to call upon his Deputy at any time for assistance, and also to consult at such times as he might deem best. Three of the lodges stepped over the line into the. States of Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania and "hooked" material belonging to those jurisdictions. These jurisdictions called the Grand Master's attention to the action of the lodges, and after proper investigation the Grand Master found t h a t the applicants had misrepresented to the Indiana lodges when filing their applications, and he immediately ordered that charges be preferred and the parties properly punished. It was reported to the Grand Master that one of their lodges was being made a political machine, being visited by politicians .who made speeches, advocating the election of certain candidates. He made a visit to the lodge in question, called the interested parties into a conference and ordered the practice discontinued. The practice was discontinued, but the "tune" was changed to that of "correspondence," and the Grand Master was obliged to make a second visit, and he states that no doubt was left in the minds of the parties interested when he finished his visit. One charter was arrested, several partially suspended, and several placed on probation. This would indicate that our Indiana brethren have some troubles of their own. The Eastern Star, by resolution, prayed the Grand Lodge to provide them office room and accommodation as headquarters for their Grand Secretary in the Masonic Temple in Indianapolis. The subject was referred to the proper committee, who reported to Grand Lodge that all available space in the Temple was now
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being used and they could not therefore comply with the prayer of the Eastern Star. We might suggest that the "powers that be" in the Eastern Star read the edict of the Grand Master of Pennsylvania. The Grand Secretary presents a very complete report, first rendering an account of the receipts and disbursements during the year and a complete summary of the membership and lodges. He then reports matters dealing principally with the affairs of his office, including what they term an honor roll of their Masonic Home—that is, the lodges which contributed to the extent of one hundred per cent or more in behalf of that institution. Personally we feel sure that the Grand Lodge of Indiana made no mistake in the selection of a successor to our old time friend and brother, " C A L " PRATHER.
Through their Committee on Jurisprudence the Grand Lodge provided that but one ballot should be required for all three degrees and that the candidate should pass a creditable examination in the Work lecture before being advanced, "or be vouched for by a competent committee." They further provide that if an elected candidate fail to present himself for initiation within one year he shall forfeit his right to receive the degrees and must again petition the lodge in the usual way. The usual Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother ELMER F . GAY, and he includes a brief review of our 1922 Proceedings. ROBERT W . PHILLIPS, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Richmond. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. ELMER F . GAY, Correspondent, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, May 22, 1923.
IOWA—1922. Lodges, 548; members, 78,600; net gain, 5,065. Des Moines, June 13, 1922.
AMOS NORRIS ALBERSON, M.". W . " .
Grand Master. We first observe in opening this volume of the Proceedings, an excellent steel engraving of M.'. W.'. Brother ALBERSON, followed by a biographical sketch of this distinguished brother. Next we have a half-tone, showing the likeness of sixteen of their Past Grand Masters and their Grand Secretary, Brother NEWTON R . PARVIN. The writer of this report is honored with the personal acquaintance of a number of these distinguished brethren, and if
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those with whom he has no acquaintance are in the same class as those with whom he is acquainted the picture represents a bunch of the best men and Masons in Iowa. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge public exercises were held, a t which time the Grand Master was formally received by the Deputy Grand Master. Following his reception an invocation was offered by the Grand Chaplain, and an address of welcome by the Governor of t h a t State, Brother NATE E . KENDALL, and we quote
the following few lines from his remarks: It is a notable occasion when a great organization lil^e this meets for the purpose of conferring together for the single object of promoting tHe welfare of the human race throughout the world. Everywhere men are being drawn closer together by the impulses of fellowship and fraternity. We have come to learn, each of us, that in a definite and specific sense we are our brother's keeper. And so we have tried to occupy that altruistic attitude to which we have dedicated whatever power the Almighty has given to u s ; not for our own separate aggrandizement, but for the wider welfare of all humanity. The Great Masonic Lodge! may it go forward forever in the great work in which it has been historically engaged. T h e w o r d s of w e l c o m e w e r e r e s p o n d e d to by B r o t h e r J . RAY NYEMASTER, Deputy Grand Master. O u r I o w a b r e t h r e n w e r e n o t u n m i n d f u l of t h e l a d i e s , a s w e notice t h e G r a n d Master introduced to t h e brethren t h e presiding G r a n d Officer of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r of t h a t S t a t e . W e q u o t e t h e following f e w lines f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , a s i t i n d i c a t e s t h a t h e h a s a full a p p r e c i a t i o n of t h e i m p o r t a n c e of t h e R i t u a l in m a s o n i c w o r k : Never before this past year have we had so many Schools of Instruction upon the Ritual and-never before have we had so many good brethren proficient in the Work.and capable of imparting the necessary instruction. While perfection may never be attained or sustained by all of the officers of any lodge, accuracy and impressiveness in the ritualistic work is a duty incumbent upon every Mason who accepts official honor from his brethren, and we rejoice to note the efforts and improvement in this direction. W e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a s evidence i n s u p p o r t of t h e position t a k e n b y t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t t h a t t h e r e is g r a v e d a n g e r in c r e a t i n g a n o r g a n i z a t i o n in F r e e m a s o n r y composed of m e m b e r s o r r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m v a r i o u s G r a n d L o d g e s , a s t h e t e n d e n c y will n a t u r a l l y be t o c r e a t e a sovereign or General Grand Lodge: Though we a r e absolutely opposed to any infringement.upon the sovereign powers of any established Grand Lodge, we submit, that in these days of rapid transit and communication that practically make us all citizens of a common State, frequent conferences by the authorized officers of all the various Grand Lodges tending to agreement and uniformity in general policy and effort for the common good seem to be a necessary measure for the good of Masonry and one that must ultimately prevail.
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We have in this country a self-constituted organization of this kind, which is now sending propagandists to all Grand Lodges, urging that they become members thereof. If the remarks of the Grand Master above quoted do not, in an indirect manner, propose the establishment of a general or sovereign Grand Lodge, then we are unable to understand just what is meant by the remarks. When the sovereignty of Grand Lodges is in any manner impaired the result must of necessity be the total destruction of our time honored Institution. We quote the following from the Grand Master's excellent address, as it is just what the writer of this report has been preaching to our own brethren at our district meetings for several years past: I am pleased to note the proportion of young men that have come into our Institution within the past few years and observe the interest they are taking in the work of- the lodges. We \vish for all these younger brethren long and happy years and the honor and respect of their brethren and all their fellowmen. I desire to impress upon them, as an older and loving brother, that an accurate knowledge of the ritual of Masonry and an understanding of its spirit is a wonderful education for any man, and that it will be a joy and benefit both to themselves"and all who come within their influence and guide them ever onward and upward In the paths of service, honor, happiness and peace. Many of the lodges have elected officers from among their younger element. Many of these brethren have had a broadening experience of military or naval service for their country's flag and contact with other than local ideas and interests. I do not doubt that these younger officers and brethren will be very valuable factors in their lodges and communities, realizing in full their responsibilities and duties to guard and preserve the true American ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity that are common to our Masonic Institution and our government.
In accordance with the action of their Grand Lodge one year ago, the Grand Master appointed ninety-seven special representatives to visit the lodges throughout their jurisdiction. On the occasion of these visits one day was set apart as a School of Instruction. This is quite similar to our own system of disseminating the Work, except we have our State divided into seventy-five masonic districts and we hold an annual meeting in each for the purpose of instruction. All arrangements for the meetings are under the control of the respective District Deputy Grand Master and one of our authorized lecturers has charge of the instruction. The report of the Grand Secretary, as usual, is par excellence and worthy of the imitation of any other Grand Secretary or Grand Recorder. As mentioned heretofore in our reports, Kansas copies very largely from the Iowa journal. We note with interest the report of the Librarian, Brother PABVIN, who is also Grand Secretary, but regret t h a t he has been so
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unfortunate in the matter of retaining competent help in that de^ partment. There is an opening for a good masonic librarian not only in Iowa, but in Kansas. During the Communication the Grand Lodge had the pleasure of being introduced to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter and Grand Master of the Grand Council of Iowa. The Board of Custodians were authorized to publish- and disseminate an authorized Monitor throughout their jurisdiction. We are surprised that our Iowa brethren did not have an adopted Monitor many years ago. Kansas took this step more than thirty years ago. A report was received and adopted, from their Committee on Grand Lodge Recognition, which provided that so long as there is only one governing body in any country or territory it should 'be recognized, and its members allowed to visit Iowa lodges. No one can question that Iowa heartily endorses the so-called "universal" Freemasonry. M.'. W-'. Brother Louis BLOCK includes with his excellent Report on Correspondence a review of our 1921 Proceedings. We must, however, correct Brother BLOCK in his statement t h a t the action of our Grand Lodge upon the recommendation of Grand Master FARRELLY relative to physical qualifications will be "to soften the rigor of this law," as it did nothing of the kind, but on the cont r a r y it reaffirmed our position in this particular, and just as our Constitution provides, which reads as follows: A candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry must be a man, free born, of sound mind, of mature age, without bodily defect, without physical disability, and living under the tongue of good report. We submit, however, that our good Brother FABRELLY was under the impression that our Constitution was modified, as it has been reported that imrnediately after his return home from Grand Lodge a candidate was accepted and the degrees conferred upon him, notwithstanding the fact that he was minus one leg. Soon after Grand Lodge, however, our Grand Master issued an official communication to all lodges warning them in regard to the matter and directed their attention to the fact that the law was not in any manner changed and that they should adhere strictly to the letter of the Constitution. He also refers to our dancing decision, brought about through the recommendation of Brother FARRELLY. We dislike to give out "family" secrets, but the facts are that the lodge which prompted Brother FARRELLY to make his recommendation let the matter go through. After the Grand Lodge had approved of the decision and
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Grand Lodge had closed, the brethren of this particular lodge had quite a joke on Brother FARRELLY, as the building in question did not belong to the lodge at all, but was the property of the chapter. FRANK WELLINGTON GLAZE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Oskaloosa.
NEWTON R . PARVIN, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. LOUIS BLOCK, P.'- G.'. M.'-, Correspondent, Davenport.
Next Annual, Sioux City, June 12, 1923.
IRELAND—1921. Dublin, December 27, 1921. R.'. W.'- Colonel CLAUDE CANE, Deputy Grand Master, presided. In presenting his address he makes a very touching reference to the passing away of his immediate predecessor. Sir CHARLES CAMERON. He likewise refers to the passing away of Brother ANDREW THOMPSON, who for eighteen years was Secretary of their Girls' School. In referring to resignations he calls attention to that of their Grand Organist, Brother Doctor JoSE, who has served in t h a t capacity for thirty-three years. He also refers to the progress of Masonry in Ireland, directing attention to an increase of twentyeight lodges on their rolls. He reports that their Grand Master recently visited India and found the affairs of their lodges in that country not a t all satisfactory. Subsequently a council was called and the question of establishing a Provincial Grand Lodge in India was discussed, but it was deemed inexpedient on account of the great distance between the lodges. However, it was finally decided to create a new office, that of a Provincial Grand Inspector, and fortunately he reports they were able to secure the services of Colonel RICHARD HEARD, Commander of the Bath, and "a most distinguished medical officer." The
Rt.
Hon.
the
EARL OF DONOUGHMORE, M - ' . W . ' . Grand
"Master. HENRY C. SHELLARD, R . ' . W . ' . Deputy Grand Secretary, Dublin.
KENTUCKY—1921. Lodges, 606; members, 66,212; net gain, 6,191. Louisville, October 18, 1921. FRED ACKER, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. The Grand Master in his address reports having authorized the
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Grand Secretary to procure necessary help in checking up the annual returns, which would indicate that the office is not supplied with sufficient clerical help to carry out this part of the duty of the Grand Secretary. He also reports having secured the services of an accountant to examine and report on the condition of the office of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. In. our jurisdiction this work is done by our Committee on Finance and Property. He declined to grant permission to one of their lodges to circularize the lodges for funds to build a new hall.- He also refused permission to solicit funds from the lodges to assist in paying the indebtedness on a farm for the widow of one of their deceased members, and likewise to secure financial assistance "for the benefit of one of their deceased members, who lost his store and building by fire." We just wonder how the latter would apply where the brother was "deceased." He granted permission, however, to circularize their lodges for financial assistance for various reasons, among which we notice one of peculiar interest, and t h a t is giving his consent to the Order of the Eastern Star to mail letters of this character to lodges where there was no Eastern Star chapter.. This would indicate that the Grand Master was one of those Southern gentlemen who had a "soft spot" in his heart for the ladies. Among his recommendations we note one which provides for a change in their Constitution allowing dual membership so that brethren may become members of lodges in another Grand Jurisdiction. The proposition, however, was laid over until the next Annual Communication. Of course this would naturally contemplate that the brother could only become a member in another Grand Jurisdiction where dual membership was permitted. One year ago, by resolution, it was made compulsory for the American flag to be carried around the lodge room during the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner." The Grand Master recommended t h a t this resolution be repealed, and in lieu of the same the American flag shall be displayed in all lodges at all times. The latter recommendation is in accordance with the laws of Kansas. Permission was granted by the Grand Master for one of their lodges to confer the third degree at their Old Masons' Home for the benefit of the "members thereof." They have a St. John's Day League which, according to the statement of the Grand Master, has "been a Gibraltar in the past in the support of the Home for the Widows and Orphans." At a meeting of the Home Board two of the brethren representing this committee turned over to the Grand Master $12,000.00
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for the benefit of this institution. I t was indeed a noble act and reflects great credit upon this League. Our Kentucky brethren propose to raise a million dollars. Six of their lodges failed to answer roll call or be excused a t the last Annual Communication, and the Grand Master, under their regulations, arrested the Charters. These lodges immediately commenced to telegraph, telephone and write to the Grand Master, and after proper reparation had been made by them their Charters were restored. I t might be well for some other Grand Jurisdictions to "sit up and take notice." Their late Grand Secretary, DAVE JACKSON, presents his usual complete and interesting report, and we note that four of their lodges, for various reasons, surrendered their Charters. At the conclusion of this report the Proceedings contain an excellent likeness of Brother JACKSON, who passed to his reward following this Communication. The brethren of Kentucky have indeed lost a most valuable officer and member of the Craft. Their law was amended providing that in all cases of petitions for the degrees, where the applicant was rejected in another lodge within their Grand Jurisdiction, the lodge in which he was rejected shall be furnished with a copy of the petition, which shall be referred to a committee of three for investigation and their report must be sent to, the lodge petitioned before a ballot can be taken. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother WILLIAM W . CLARKE, Past Grand Master, and he gives consideration to our 1921 Proceedings. FRED W . HARDWICK, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master, Louisville. DAVE JACKSON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Louisville. WILLIAM W . CLARKE, P , ' . G-'- M . ' . , Correspondent, Owensboro.
Next Annual, Louisville, October 17, 1922.
LOUISIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 266; members, 29,506; net gain, 3,547. New Orleans, February 6, 1922.
HOLLACE H . BAIN, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas, Brother HENRY S. W E S TON, was present. The Grand Master in presenting his address, states that this is the one hundred eleventh time they have met to "think, discuss, plan and act co-operatively for the welfare of our inimitable
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Order." Seven pages of his address are required to record the dispensations issued by him during the year. He likewise reports all cases where he refused to issue dispensations. It requires six pages of the report to record his rulings and decisions. Of course among these rulings was the usual physical qualification question, one of which was whether a man who had lost.his right hand was eligible. The Grand Master answered in the negative. However, another question as to whether one who had lost the two last fingers of his right hand was eligible was answered in the affirmative. It came to the attention of the Grand Master that one of their lodges had conferred the Fellow Craft degree on a candidate who had been rejected by ballot. Upon investigation and after visiting the lodge he found i t necessary to arrest the Charter, leaving some of the older members "with tears streaming down their withered faces." Through their District Deputy Grand Master the Grand Master was in "close touch" with the situation, and after some time and upon the request of the District Deputy, the Grand Master again visited the brethren at the place in question and the Charter was restored. The interesting p a r t of this report on this subject, however, is t h a t at the time of his visit the Grand Matron of the Eastern Star was likewise paying an official visit to the chapter at that place, and this gave the Grand Master an opportunity to meet the ladies of the village "who stated in no uncertain terms, the chagrin and humiliation that had befallen them on account of the action of the lodge." I t is quite evident that the good ladies were equally interested with the good brethren in having the Charter restored. He reports having received an anonymous letter making grave charges against several of the officers of one of their lodges. He requested the District Deputy Grand Master to make an investigation, which was done, and it was found that there was a certain "element of truth" in some of the statements. The Grand Master directed that the matter be kept a secret, but as he states, like most secrets it soon became generally known "and became community talk." Later on he received a letter from the lodge in question, signed by the Secretary, stating that he was directed by order of the lodge, to make a demand on the Grand Master that he turn over to them the anonymous letter, whereupon the Grand Master properly arrested the Charter of the lodge. Later an explanation was made, the lodg-e made due apologies and the Grand Master restored the Charter. He recommends that a committee be appointed for the purpose of securing propositions for appropriate sites for a Masonic Home. However, the committee to whom this subject was referred, took a different view of the matter and sidestepped the proposition
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by throwing a bouquet at the interest taken by the Grand Master. Later on, however, it was unanimously decided to put into effect at once the raising of the necessary funds for the purpose of maintaining a Masonic Orphans' Home. I t provides for an assessment of $1.00 per capita tax and $1.00 for each degree conferred. It appears that prior to the war there was established at the Tulane University, a masonic club, but during the war it had died out. â&#x20AC;˘ However, in 1919 it' was evidently brought to life, but the members believe t h a t it would be better if they belonged to a national organization, and therefore petitioned and became members of what is known as the "Square and Compass." This is a new organization, so far as the writer of this report has any knowledge. However, we take pleasure in adding the name to the already long list of similar organizations existing throughout the land. Here is a bit of news for the brethren in our own jurisdiction, and is an evidence of where we are drifting, if outside organizations are permitted to dictate the legislation in our Grand Lodges. A petition was presented and referred to their committee on "State of the Order," requesting that certain members of one of their lodges be permitted to organize another lodge to work in the "Scottish Rite." Of course the request was promptly denied, as their Grand Lodge had previously declared their policy to be in opposition to the use of any Ritual other than what is known as the York Rite. The above request to do work in the Scottish Rite may seem to be a matter of little consequence to many of our brethren, but to the stalwart branch of the Fraternity, which insists upon a strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of the Fraternity, it is the handwriting on the wall. The Committee on Jurisprudence, referring to the large number of dispensations issued by the Grand Master, stated that they entertained grave doubts as to the wisdom of setting aside the regulations of the Grand Lodge, limiting the number of degrees t h a t may be conferred at any one communication. The Grand Master had reported twenty-seven such dispensations, waiving the requirement as to the number of degrees that could be conferred at any communication of the lodge. The Grand Master had ruled in the affirmative on a question submitted as to whether a lodge could organize an insurance society. The committee, however, "sot" down on his ruling and "sot" down hard, stating t h a t the powers of a lodge were limited to carrying out the purposes of Freemasonry. The Grand Master, and subsequently the Committee on Jurisprudence, admitted of the regularity of a Master resigning from office. We have always been under the impression that there was no such thing as "resigning" in Freemasonry.
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Brother J O H N A. DAVILLA in his Report on Correspondence,
includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He refers to our Grand Lodge adopting a decision of Past Grand Master FARSELLY in regard to withdrawing the election of a candidate, providing the lodge deemed him unworthy to receive the degrees. Right you are, J O H N , as the undersigned, a member of the old school, was taught by our ancient brethren, such as Brothers FELXOWS, DRU!«MOND
and others, t h a t once a man was elected to receive the degrees in Freemasonry he was to all intents and purposes a member of the lodge and that it was only necessary that the formal ceremonies be conferred upon him in order that he might enjoy the privileges of a full fledged member. The undersigned, we regret to say, was indisposed, and not able to attend the Annual Communication when this regulation was adopted. IRA W . SYLVESTER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Alexandria. J O H N A. DAVILLA, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, New Orleans.
B. B. PURSER, Correspondent, Amite City.
Next Annual, New Orleans, February 5, 1923.
MAINE—1922. L o d g e s , 2 0 6 ; m e m b e r s , 40,677; n e t g a i n , 2,178. P o r t l a n d , M a y 2, 1922. EDWARD Grand Master. As usual, our faithful TALBOT, w a s present.
Grand
W . WHEELER,
Representative,
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ARCHIE L E E
W e t a k e t h e following f r o m t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n of t h e G r a n d M a s ter's address: We are all inclined to boast of our liberties, but are apt to ignore the responsibilities which such liberties impose. Liberty, which is the freedom and privilege of the individual, is granted and secured to us by law. Without this protection which the law afifords, the primitive doctrine that might makes right would hold an undisputed sway. The Masonic Fraternity seeks no control over the processes of government and the enforcement of the law, and, as an organization, it takes no part in the solution of industrial and social problems except through the influence of its teachings upon the character and conduct of its members. The primary purposes of Masonry are to enlighten the mind, arouse the conscience and stimulate the noble and generous impulses of the human heart. It seeks to promote the best type of manhood and citizenship based upon the practice of brotherly love and the Golden Rule. When these results have been accomplished, the mission of Masonry has been achieved.
The above, coming from the northeast corner, is mighty good masonic doctrine.
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The Grand Master ruled that a lodge could not hold a joint installation service with the Eastern Star, or so far as that is concerned, with any non-masonic organization. Foolish questions will never cease to be asked, and we note that the Grand Master was called upon to pass on the question a s to whether a lodge coiild use a Bible not its own. Of course he decided that it could do so, but every lodge should own their own Bible. The Grand Secretary includes in his report an account of the work of preparing an index to their membership under the card system. He recommends that necessary cases be purchased for these cards and that an appropriation be made to cover the same and to continue the work. The opportunity is too good to let it pass unnoticed, and we observe that the Grand Secretary is a little short on his arithmetic. One year ago he reported the membership as 38,499 and this year as 40,677, which would make a net increase of 2,178, while he shows it to be 2,208. We leave it to the reader as to who is correct. A special memorial was presented by their distinguished Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'- Brother CHARLES B . DAVIES, concerning their late Past Grand Master, ALBRO ELMORE CHASE.
Brother CHASE
was a power in the Fraternity in Maine and possibly came as near filling the place of the late Brother JOSIAH DRUMMOND as any member in that jurisdiction. During the Communication the Grand Lecturer, upon request of the Grand Master, assumed the East and with the assistance of the oflBcers of the local ledge exemplified the degree of Master Mason. We note just before closing the Grand Lodge they were confronted by the masonic "demon," physical qualification, and the hideous beast was turned over to the Committee on Jurisprudence for a report one year hence. The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH, but we regret to find that no reference whatever was made to Kansas. Of course we make allowance for this, as the Grand Lodge of Maine meets but a short time after our own Annual Communication. â&#x20AC;˘ ALBERT M . SPEAR, M . ' . W."- Grand Master, Augusta. CHARLES B . DAVIS, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Portland. ASHLEY A. S M I T H , Correspondent.
Next Annual, Portland, May 1, 1923.
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MANITOBA—1921. Lodges, 85; members, 9,332; net gain, 963. Winnipeg, June 8, 1921. ALBERT J . HATCHER, M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master. R.". W.'- Brother JABEZ MILLER, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master in beginning his address, calls attention to his efforts in urging upon the lodges the necessity of attending the Grand Lodge, and t h a t the splendid gathering before him indicated t h a t his requests had not been in vain. In referring to their membership he has the following to say, which is good masonic doctrine: Our membership h a s grown by leaps and bounds. The Grand Secretary's report will sho'W an actual increase of nearly one thousand members. Brethren, these facts Indicate material progress, but we should ever bear in mind the truth that material progress does not of necessity mean that the Order is growing stronger. True progress in Masonry can be measured only in terms of service. When new lodges are formed is it with the idea of creating a pleasant innovation in the dally routine of the community, or is it with the idea that the good and true men of the community m a y become fraternally organized for the general improvement of mankind, based upon those worthy and noble principles for which our Order stands? Are the many members received men who reflect credit on our choice—men who are highly respected in their community—men of sterling worth—men who see in Freemasonry an opportunity for service to mankind? In general these are the ideas we must have in mind when endeavoring to estimate the strength of our masonic chain. We likewise quote the following from his address, which will be of interest to our brethren: I conceive the spirit of Masonry to consist in gathering up the sunbeams all along our paths and refracting them undiminished through the medium of our own genial good nature for the benefit of others round about. That man best performs his duty here on earth who adds to the sum of human happiness. And that man who contributes to this sum according to his ability has caught the spirit of Masonry, and his life will be like the Sea of Galilee, bordered with beauty and continually exhaling the perfume of disinterested affection. Riches and affluence are not necessary to attain these heights ; for the kindly word, the cheering smile, the hearty handclasp, may well mean more to a struggling brother than all the riches of SOLOMON, lavishly given, if unaccompanied by interest and love. Let us carry this broad spirit about with us, illuminating not only our lodges and halls and our personal homes, but the dull seats of business as well. Let us keep our light continuously burning, sending its beams over the troublous waters of life, where the gleam may reach some worldsick brother toiling "wearily amidst the billows of fate. Reports were received from their District Deputy Grand Masters setting out in detail the condition of each lodge in their ten .districts. These reports are interesting and no doubt of great benefit to the Craft throughout their jurisdiction.
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The Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES A. OvAS, presents a very complete and well arranged report, but could improve his summary of membership by adding just one line, giving the number of lodges on their rolls. A report is presented by the Committee on Correspondence, which is made a part of the Proceedings proper, and includes a reference to the various methods of presenting a review of other Proceedings; also covering matters of increase in membership, responsibility of lodges, masonic study and other matters of this kind. There is no general Correspondence Report dealing with the various Grand Jurisdictions. In this we note his reference to what he terms "off-shoots", and we quote the following from that portion of his report: The past year has been no exception; Several new organizations have been born to be hitched, tacked or otherwise fastened to Freemasonry. It is felt that some halt should be made to the ambition of those who seek to patch new excrescences on the Masonic Fraternity. One writer remarks : "Every such condition weakens and cheapens the Ancient Craft and tends to make it ridiculous. Amateur builders are a nuisance at the best. If allow^ed to work their will unchecked they may make an edifice topheavy and unsafe to the point of collapse." The Grand Lodge now has investments to the amount of over $120,000.00. Notwithstanding this fact they are very liberal in their allowances for official services, as their Grand Secretary is paid a salary of $2,400.00 with a bonus of $1,200.00 and an allowance of $1,200.00 for an assistant. GEORGE N . JACKSON, M.". W - ' . Grand Master, Winnipeg. JAMES A. OVAS, R-". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. JAMES S . MCEWING, Correspondent. (No address given.) Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 14, 1922.
MANITOBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 9 1 ; members, 10,208; net gain, 876. Winnipeg, June 14, 1922. GEORGE N . JACKSON, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master. R.'. W-'. Brother JABEZ MILLER was present as the representative of our Grand Lodge. We quote the following few words, as they touch the right chord in the matter of renewing friendships and establishing new ones at each Annual Communication of their Grand Lodge: To many of us the Annual Communication has an appeal because it is here that friendships are renewed, strengthened and perpetuated. It is here also that new friendships are made, resulting, in time, in ties of
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love and esteem that shall last as long as life Itself. I trust that those of you who are here for the first time will be inspired by this sentiment, that you will feel a t home, and that you will participate freely in our deliberations, bearing in mind that sooner or later those of us who have been long in the service must pass on, leaving the destinies of the Grand Lodge upon your shoulders. Therefore, prepare yourselves to command by learning to obey.
We likewise quote the following under the head of "Benevolence": I am sure every member of this Grand Lodge will be gratified with the report of the Committee on Benevolence. Nothing in connection with our work is more worthy of your support. This fund is being most conscientiously and economically administered. I t is helping where help is needed, comforting where it finds suffering, and bringing joy and gladness to many h e a r t s and homes. Men are being educated towards higher, truer, holier ideals. And as the years come and go the wisdom of its establishment is apparent to all. Masonry is making its influence felt to a greater degree than ever before in many forms of charitable work. From every side reports have come to us of the splendid efforts made by lodges and by individual members to bring cheer and comfort to the lonely and sad of heart. May we, who live in a land of peace and plenty, be inspired to stretch forth the serving hand and exercise the great Christian and Masonic Virtue—Charity—and so fulfill the will of Him whose life was spent in service to others. "Go, break to the needy. Sweet Charity's bread. For giving is living," the Angel said. "And must I be giving again and again?" My peevish and pitiless answer ran ; "Oh, no!" said the Angel, piercing me through, "Just give till the Master stops giving to you." Some of u s m a y be t e r m e d old fogies, a n c i e n t s , a n d t h e like, b u t t h e s e w o r d s , t a k e n f r o m t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , r e flect o u r o w n ideas of t r u e M a s o n r y . He p a y s a deserving t r i b u t e to their faithful Grand Secretary, M . ' . W-'- J A M E S A. O V A S . H a v i n g h a d s i m i l a r c o m p l i m e n t s p a i d to us, w e r e a l i z e t h a t w o r d s of t h i s k i n d a r e m o s t a p p r e c i a t e d while o n e is l i v i n g , a s a f t e r t h e y h a v e g o n e o n l y t h e f r i e n d s h a v e t h e p r i v i l e g e of enjoying t h e s e n t i m e n t s . T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e t h e w o r d s expressed by the Grand Master: I wish to acknowledge the valuable assistance rendered by our Grand Secretary, M.'. W.'. Brother JAMES A. OVAS. who has accompanied me on almost all my official visits. .(All Grand Masters would make signal failures were it not for their Grand Secretary.) He is the encyclopedia of Masonry, a tower of strength to your Grand Master, and this Grand Lodge, ever ready to impart masonic light to the many who are constantly seeking for a proper interpretation and means of application of the laws of this Grand Jurisdiction. Cheerful, unselfish, efficient and painstaking in the discharge of his many duties, I cannot commend too highly the work of our Grand Secretary and with keen appreciation I make -this acknowledgment.
The Grand Secretary, for the twenty-second time, presents his
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usual interesting report, concluding the same with a very comprehensive report of the membership for their jurisdiction, showing the gain and loss during the past year. It is proposed through their Board of General Purposes and upon the recommendation of the Grand Master, that a conference of lodge Secretaries be held immediately prior to the Grand Lodge Communication. They also suggest a conference of their District Deputy Grand Masters. Both suggestions are excellent and the writer is pleased to say that the latter proposition has been in effect in our State for many years. Our District Deputies look upon the annual meeting at the time Grand Lodge meets with much pleasure. The Committee on Correspondence presents a brief but inter-' esting report dealing with the so-called French Masonry. On this subject we would refer our Manitoba brethren to our Proceedings of 1919. There is no Report on Correspondence. A. B. BAIRD, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Winnipeg. JAMES A. OVAS, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary. Winnipeg. Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 13, 1923.
MARYLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 117; members, 28,430; net gain, 4,313. Semi-Annual Communication held in Baltimore, May 10, 1921. According to their usual custom, the Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form by the Deputy Grand Master, after which the Grand Master was escorted to the Grand Lodge by the Grand Marshal, Grand Pursuivant and Grand Director of Ceremonies, while music was played on their organ. Our brethren of Maryland have a magnificent Temple in which to hold all of their meetings and we can imagine, having had the pleasure of visiting their quarters, what a wonderful introduction it must have been when M-'. W-'Grand Master, Brother WARKEN S . SEIPP, was escorted into the Grand Lodge. After the Grand Honors had been given, the Grand Master directed the Grand Director of Ceremonies to retire and escort into the Grand Lodge M.'. W.". CHARLES C. HOMER, JR., who was then the only living P a s t Grand Master of Maryland. This was done and he was extended the usual honors. The Grand Master then read his address, covering several
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matters of great importance to their jurisdiction. He first refers to the passing away of their Past Senior Grand Warden, EDWARD J. GRIFFIN.
During the preceding six months they had a net gain of 1,862, and as a fee of $10.00 is required on each initiate, it enhanced their treasury to the amount of $10,700.00. In referring to the dedication of the Temple of Nanticoke Lodge No. 172, he has the following to say, which speaks well for the membership of this lodge: On December 8, 1920, with a selected number of brethren, we dedicated the Temple of Nanticoke Lodge No. 172, a t Federalsburg. Most of the work on this Temple was done by the members themselves under the direction of the Worshipful Master who was the builder in charge. As a result, this lodge has a hotne and not merely a place of meeting, because it has been a labor of love in which each one gave of his time, his money, his work, his counsel and advice, and their example is worthy of emulation.
He refers to the great advantages of the meetings of their Grand Inspectors, corresponding with our District Deputy Grand Masters. He refers to their meeting a t the Annual Communication being of great importance to the Craft. Such a meeting with our District Deputies annually, at the Communication of the Grand Lodge, has been practiced ever since our system was adopted and we know full well the importance of such a conference. He recommends that a special committee be appointed with a view of establishing a system of bookkeeping for their lodges. A splendid idea, and we speak from experience, as our Grand Lodge adopted a complete system of records and blanks more than fifty years ago. Here is a recommendation, which was adopted, and will be quite a bit of news to our brethren: Lodges are permitted to confer the First Section of the second and third degrees on as many as five candidates a t one and the same time. However, the first degree must be conferred upon one candidate a t a time, and likewise the Second Section of the third degree. We take it t h a t they can likewise confer the Second Section of the second degree on as many as five at a time. Another important recommendation, which was likewise adopted by the Grand Lodge, provides t h a t if a candidate who has been elected does not receive the first degree within twelve months, and likewise if a brother who has received the first degree does not receive his second degree within twelve months, also any brother receiving the second degree and fails to receive the third degree within twelve months, shall be dropped automatically, and in order to receive the other degrees thereafter they must make application for advancement, which petition must pursue the same course as an original petition for the Mysteries.
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I t is proposed t h a t h e r e a f t e r all p e t i t i o n s f o r i n i t i a t i o n a n d affiliation shall lie over e i g h t w e e k s i n s t e a d of t h i r t y d a y s as h e r e tofore. A n e x t r e m e l y i n t e r e s t i n g a d d r e s s w a s m a d e by B r o t h e r J A M E S W . C H A P M A N , J R . , l e a d i n g u p to t h e p r e s e n t a t i o n of a P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r ' s jewel to M . ' . W-'- B r o t h e r C H A R L E S C . H O M E R , J R . , a n d we q u o t e t h e following f r o m h i s t a l k : But my friends human memory is very short and fickle. The mad rush of the world causes us to forget many things that we should remember. It has always been so and will probably continue to be so in most instances. We have but to recall the words of the famous SHAKESPEARE who said, "The evil that men do lives after them, but the good is oft interred with their bones." The Grand Lodge of Maryland intends that this shall not be true so far as the services of Past Grand Master HOMER are concerned. This Grand Body, a t its last Communication, directed the Board of Managers to purchase a suitable jewel for presentation to Past Grand Master HOMER as a token of our appreciation of his splendid services as Grand Master. It is now my very great pleasure, acting for you and in your name, to present to Brother HOMER this beautiful emblem of your affection and esteem and with your very best wishes for the health and happiness of himself and his family. Past Grand Master HOMER, it is with peculiar pleasure that I now carry out the wishes of this Grand Body by placing thi? jewel upon your breast. May joy and success be ever unto you.
M.'. W.'. Brother HOMER responded in a most befitting manner -to the remarks of Brother CHAPMAN, concluding the same with the
assurance that notwithstanding he was relegated to the ranks of a Past Grand Officer, his zeal for the Fraternity would not diminish and that his efforts would be put forth for the advancement of the Craft. How little did our Maryland brethren realize that this action on the p a r t of their Grand Lodge was the last material evidence of their appreciation of this distinguished brother, as owing to failing health he was unable to attend their next Communication" and on March 9, 1922, laid down the working tools of life. Our Maryland brethren proposed the establishment of a Masonic Home, and through a resolution a special committee was appointed to make the necessary investigation and the Grand Master was authorized. In case the necessary property was acquired, to appoint a committee of not less than five nor more than fifteen Master Masons whose duty it would be to draft suitable by-laws, provisions and regulations for the establishment, management, maintenance and operation of said Home. The Annual Communication was held in Baltimore on November 15, 1921. The committee on Masonic Home requested and were granted further time to make a report. Their law was amended providing that all lodges, outside of the city of Baltimore, should pay $15.00 to the Grand Lodge for each
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initiate, and all lodges in the city of Baltimore should pay a fee of $20.00. This, as we understand it, simply goes to the General Fund of their Grand Lodge. The Report on Correspondence is submitted by Brother HENRY BRANCH, and he includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. WARREN S . SEIPP, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Baltimore. GEORGE COOK, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Baltimore. HENRY BRANCH, Correspondent, Baltimore.
Next Semi-Annual, May 9, 1922. Next Annual, November 21, 1922.
MASSACHUSETTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 299; members, 103,188; net gain, 10,770. Boston, December 14, 1921.
ARTHUR D . PRINCE, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. , . During the year they held one Annual, two Quarterly and twenty-two Special Communications. At the Quarterly Communication held March 9, 1921, the address was delivered by their Deputy Grand Master on account of the absence of the Grand Master, who was making an official visit to their lodges in the Canal Zone. Under t h e head of "Plural Membership," we note that the lodges were warned not to receive petitions for membership where a brother desired to remain a member of his mother lodge, unless it came from a jurisdiction recognizing dual membership, or unless the brother was warned that if he desired to take this step he would have to assume the responsibility of incurring masonic discipline on the part of the Grand Lodge where his actual membership was located. Under the head of "Old Masonic Paper," we notice that the Grand Lodge was presented with a copy of the Dartmouth Gazette, of Hanover, New Hampshire, bearing date of December 30, 1799, containing the announcement of the death of GEORGE WASHINGTON. We are pleased to say in this connection that we have in our Library two copies of the Ulster County Gazette, published at Kingston, New York, giving a full account of the death and funeral of GEORGE WASHINGTON, including the position of the various organizations forming the lines for the ceremony, indicating the position given the Masonic Fraternity on this occasion. An effort was made to amend their Constitution limiting the
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number of candidates who could be received during any one year by lodges of a certain membership. Those having over two hundred members were to be confined to thirty-five, and lodges with over six hundred to thirty. The committee to whom the subject was referred made a very complete report, directing attention to the fact that they now had sixteen new lodges under dispensation which to a large extent would relieve these conditions and they, therefore, recommended that the proposed amendment be not adopted. We note a case was before their committee concerning the expulsion of one who had stated in his petition that he had not been rejected in any other lodge, when as a matter of fact he had been twice refused admission. For this act he was expelled, and the Grand Lodge sustained the action. At the Quarterly Communication held on June 8, 1921, the Grand Master made a very full and complete report of his visit to the South, referring first to his reception and courtesies extended in Havana, and later in the Canal Zone. He reports an amendment to the treaty between their Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Panama which grants to each, as provided in our formula in extending fraternal relations to other Grand Lodges, sovereign and independent control of any other body whatever; in other words, the amendment to the treaty provides that citizens ,of the. United States residing in the Republic of Panama come under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, which has exclusive jurisdiction over the Canal Zone. However, before such citizens can petition lodges in the Canal Zone they must have a waiver of jurisdiction from the Grand Lodge of Panama, and likewise citizens of Panama, being in the Canal Zone, are under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Panama and can only petition on a waiver from the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone. A charter was granted to their Samuel Crocker Lawrence Lodge, which has been working under Letters of Dispensation. This lodge is to be congratulated in being named after one who was so prominent in Masonry in Massachusetts and who devoted so many years of his life to the cause. The writer of this report had the personal acquaintance of Brother LAWRENCE and from him gathered many valuable ideas which helped him in his work in later years. Immediately following reference to the above lodge there appears a memorial of R.'- W-'. Brother DANIEL W . LAWRENCE, a brother of SAMUEL CROCKER LAWRENCE, who passed away on May
9, 1921, at the age of ninety years and seven months. He was likewise an enthusiastic member of the Craft in that jurisdiction. Their Boston Masonic Club moved from the old quarters on Commonwealth Avenue to the new quarters on Beacon Street, and
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in making this move it is reported that fifteen hundred members were in line headed by a platoon of police, all members of the Fraternity. This club now has a membership of 2,500 and "a waiting list." It is reported that an additional $50,000.00, available under the will of their late M.'. W.'- Brother SAMUEL C. LAWRENCE, is now in the hands of the Trustees, making a total in that fund of over $104,000.00. We regret to note that their Grand Lecturer, Brother FREDERICK L. PUTNAM, asked to be relieved from further duty. The Grand Master, in accepting the resignation, expressed his sincere regrets. At their Grand Feast the usual four toasts were proposed and an extra one added to the President of the United States. A number of addresses were delivered, all of which are printed in full, occupying fifty-four pages of the journal. ARTHUR D . PRINCE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Boston. FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W - ' . Grand Secretary, Boston.
MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 15; members, 892. Mexico City, March 24, 1921. SIDNEY ULFELDER, M.". W - ' . Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. The Grand Master's address deals alinost wholly with copies of circulars and matters relating to the controversy between their Grand Lodge and the so-called Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. The business of the Grand Lodge is of little interest to the Craft outside of their own jurisdiction and this committee, therefore, has nothing on which to base a report. We note, however, in their Report on Correspondence, that they make no reference whatever to the Grand Lodge of Kansas, the one Grand Lodge of all others in the United States which hasbeen in close touch with masonic affairs in Mexico. To the personal knowledge of the writer of this report for more than thirty years our Grand Lodge has not only stood by the York Grand Lodge (formerly Valle de Mexico), likewise the Gran Dieta, in dealing with the subject at our Annual 'Communications, but likewise through correspondence, and we are therefore somewhat surprised that considerable attention is paid to some Grand Lodges which
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have always attempted "to carry water on both shoulders" in dealing with Masonry in Mexico, and ignoring the Grand Lodge of Kansas which has always been their friend. ERNEST J. NICKLOS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Tampico. CASSIUS C . S H A N K S , R-". W-'. Grand Secretary, Mexico City.
MICHIGAN—1922. Lodges, 472; members, 128,599; net gain, 8,586. Grand Rapids, May 23, 1922. Grand Master.
ROBERT P. ANDERSON, M . " . W . ' .
Our Grand Representative, Brother WILLIAM H . GALLAGHER, was present. An address of welcome on behalf of the city was extended to the brethren by P a s t Master JULIUS TISCH, one of the commissioners of that city. It was responded to by Past Grand Master LOUIS H . FEAD.
The Grand Master in presenting his address, refers to time in the following very appropriate manner: It flies; man endeavors to arrest it, and it sweeps by him and over him as lieedless of his presence, or of his existence, as though he were indeed a nonentity. It stops neither for the proud l^ing upon his throne, the pauper in Iii.s liut, the Croesus with his millions, or the Lazarus that feeds upon his crumbs. Never unchangeable in its habits, it hears no appeals for mercy, no cries of agony, it is unmoved by the shouts of victory, or the groans of the vanquished. The joys of youth, or the feebleness of age, toucli no responsive chord of sympathy. On and on it is going and where? "Will it never rest—has it no place for quietness and repose? Is it a troubled spirit, cast out and doomed to wander eternally? Time is immortal. Time is the measure of physical existence. Each individual man is giv^en the same measure of time each day of his life as is given to every other. Nature does not favor one individual a t the expense of another in the matter of time to do the work of the day. But man has the power, through the exercise of his own free will, to divide his time as he may choose and elect, so long as he retains his freedom, to u.se his natural endowments of his own free will. The innocent babe, with its cherub face and charming smile, of today, is the withered, wrinkled old man of tomorrow. Thus, time destroys all things animate and inanimate, and but for the silent counter-force of reproduction so wisely created by the Almighty, the world would soon be a wild and desolate waste. But we need not despair if we will heed the lessons of Masonry. The gavel is given into our hands that we may remove those vices and superfluities which prevent our harmonious development. The remedy may appear drastic, but the results will compensate for the effort we shall make, and the suffering we shall endure. During the year he issued Letters of Dispensation for establishment of ten new lodges.
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February,
Under the head of "Special Meeting of Grand Lodge Officers," we note that such a gathering was had upon the occasion of their Grand Secretary, Brother Lou B. WiNSOR, raising to the sublime degree of a Master Mason his own son, CARLTON WEBB WINSOR. He
was assisted in this work by four of their Past Grand Masters. Having had similar experience in our own family the writer of this report realizes just what an occasion it was for Brother WINSOR. Another meeting of the Grand Officers was held for the purpose of helping celebrate the centennial celebration of their Detroit Lodge No. 22. Notwithstanding the large membership and number of lodges' in Michigan, and the vast amount of work devolving upon the Grand Master, we note that he rendered no decisions. He is certainly worthy of congratulation. - - The Grand Master, under the head of "Masonic Home," recommends that more adequate fire protection be provided for that institution. We take the liberty of mentioning this for the reason that our own experience when our Masonic Home was burned in 1917, was a bitter one, as the lives of four persons went out with the destruction of the building. The Grand Secretary's report as usual is very comprehensive, complete in all details and furnishes to the Craft full information concerning the receipts of the year and the membership. We note in his report a statement that during the year not a single appeal had been sent up from any of their lodges; therefore we assume that peace and harmony prevails throughout their entire juris- . diction. The Secretary of the Board of Control of their Masonic Home presents a very complete report, and we observe that they had a t the time of making the report one hundred' members in that institution. . The total cost for "running and maintaining" the Home for the previous year was'$50,542.99, making an average cost of $2.22 per capita per week for each individual. The most extensive report ever made to the Grand Lodge on the subject of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association appears in this copy of their Proceedings. I t requires forty-three pages for this report. As a matter of propaganda a consulting architect of the Association, but who is a member of a Michigan lodge, brought into the Grand Lodge a model of the proposed memorial and made a talk in regard to the same. The subject went before their Committee on Jurisprudence, through a recommendation to amend their laws so that each lodge would be compelled to pay to this fund an amount equal to one dollar per capita. The committee, however, stated that in their opinion the proposed amendment should not be incorporated as a part of the laws. I t
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was their opinion that it would jeopardize the good name of the Fraternity in their jurisdiction and in their judgment the lodges would, upon presentation of this matter in a proper form, raise the necessary amount as indicated in the recommendations heretofore made. A proposed amendment to their Constitution provided for a minimum charge for annual dues in the lodges. The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, stood by the rights of every individual lodge and reported against the adoption of such an amendment. In order to raise a fund for outside charity each lodge is to contribute $5.00 for every one upon whom the Master Mason degree is conferred. In order, however, to do this their law was amended Increasing their minimum fees from $30.00 to $35.00. A by-law was .adopted, requiring the Grand Secretary to have the advance reports of their Grand Officers printed and a copy handed to each representative when he registers with the Committee on Credentials. The object of this law is to give each representative ample time to read these reports, and thereby be better qualified to take part in the transactions and legislatio;i of their Grand Lodge. The plan is an excellent one, and we only wish our Grand Lodge would "follow suit.". Our advance reports are not distributed until after the Grand Master and Grand Officers present their reports, and even before the representatives have opened these books the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers present their -report, which invariably is adopted, and through this report all subjects" are either referred to a committee, approved or the reverse, or absolutely disregarded, just as the committee feel about it. The Report on Correspondence, as usual, was prepared by their efficient Grand Secretary, Brother Lou B. WINSOR. His report is totally void of any comment whatever. However, he is most liberal in the assignment of space in his report for all the important transactions of the various Grand Lodges. The report itself is in keeping with the excellent arrangement of the journal and the makeup is equal, if not a little better, than that of any other Grand Jurisdiction. Everything in connection with the printing of this report is neat, artistic and displays excellent press work. CLARK W . MCKENZIE, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Kalamazoo. Lou B. WINSOR, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Grand Rapids. Next Annual, Kalamazoo, May 22, 1923.
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February,
MINNESOTA—1922. • i i t -;
.. . Lodges, 279; members, 51,014; net gain, 5,421. St. Paul, J a n u a r y 18, 1922.
FREDERICK E . J E N K I N S , M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas failed to report, notwithstanding the fact that our distinguished brother is a resident of St. Paul. We observe that he was also absent at their last Annual Communication. The first matter brought before the Grand Lodge through the address of the Grand Master is a reference to the fraternal dead, and we • note his mention of the passing away of their faithful chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, who served in that capacity for over thirty years, and who was a personal friend of the writer of this report, their Brother IRVING TODD, a Past Grand Master. Brother TODD was indeed a masonic student, and with his passing away Minnesota loses one of its main supports and one who had the highest regard for the fundamentals of Freemasonry. The Grand Master was requested to pass on the matter of a lodge being permitted to "raffle." He ruled that raffling was declared by the laws of their State to be gambling, and he therefore refused the request. We do not suppose t h a t the raffling proposition is the outcome of t h e so-called modern education which is being -introduced through a number of propagandists, but it has the "ear marks" of the so-called progressives in t h a t line. To one of the old school the Grand Master's report on the subject of the Grand Lodge of Italy is extremely unique. He states that one of their Past Grand Masters while in Washington met the Grand Master of one of the so-called Italian Grand Lodges and became very much interested in t h a t gentleman who later on, and no doubt at the suggestion of their Past Grand Master, addressed a communication to the Grand Master of Minnesota, requesting their Grand Lodge to enter into fraternal relations with the Italian body. The Grand Master introduced this transaction in his report, and it was referred to their Committee on Ancient Landmarks, and we note the committee recommended that the Grand Lodge of Minnesota withdraw their fraternal relations from the Grand Orient of Italy, with which they had been in fraternal correspondence since 1919, and transfer their affections to the National Grand Lodge of Italy, which was so ably represented by the gentleman who made the acquaintance of the Past Grand Master of Minnesota while in Washington. The readers of this report should not lose sight of the fact that this request was not made by the particular so-called Grand Lodge of Italy, but by an individual who
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happened to be in the United States and made the acquaintance of a Past Grand Master of Minnesota. Here is something not only interesting but mighty good advice to our own lodges: My attention has been called to carelessness in tyling certain lodges. Instances are cited in which strangers have been allowed to enter, retire and enter a second time without a challenge and without giving the pass. Every Master oÂŁ a lodge when being installed agrees to the Ancient Regulatiort: "No visitors shall be received into your lodge without due examination and producing proper vouchers of having been initiated in a regular lodge." The Tyler and others should be on the alert to enforce this regulation.
The Grand Master reports a visit to the Mayo Hospital at Rochester, which institution is well known throughout the civilized world. He states that about 60,000 patients pass through the clinic every year and it is estimated that about 5,000 of them are Masons. Their Rochester Lodge No. 21 has spent "much energy and thousands of dollars in the good work of administering to the sick and caring for the dead." All of this requires a large amount of money, and notwithstanding the fact that this one lodge has been looking after this matter for years, and even now have employed a part time Secretary, it has been done at their own expense. The Grand Master directs attention to all of these things, and we are pleased to note that through a special committee a Secretary is to be employed to look after this work, at a salary of $200.00 per month, and a revolving fund is to be raised for the necessary expenses. It was recommended that the Grand Lodge enter upon this fraternal work in conjunction with the other bodies of the State. The pro rata division suggested contemplates a contribution from the Grand Lodge and various other organizations basing their membership on Master Masons, amounting to $3,100.00. The Grand Lodge, however, made an appropriation of $1,000.00 for immediate use. The ghost of physical qualification again put in its appearance and the Grand Master reports that a case was submitted where the petitioner was possessed of a stiff right knee. The committee to whom this matter was referred stated it was their opinion that the petitioner in question was ineligible to receive the degrees of Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence approved a recommendation of their Board of Custodians, providing for the publication of what we presume to be a Ritual, one copy of which-was to be fur^ nished to each lodge in the jurisdiction and the balance to be offered for sale to the brethren by the Grand Secretary. The price is not mentioned. However, we take it that where a quantity of these books are purchased by any one individual they will be cheaper than single copies.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MISSISSIPPI.
February,
The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother CHARLES S . SCHURMAN, and includes a review of our 1920 and 1921
Proceedings. In referring to our Masonic Home he designates the members thereof as "inmates." At the time our Home was established this matter was given careful consideration and it was then decided t h a t all reference to those who were privileged to occupy our Masonic Home should be under the appellation of "members" of the Home, not "inmates." HERMAN HELD, M.". W . ' - Grand Master, Mankato. JOHN FISHEL, R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, St. Paul. EDMUND A. MONTGOMERY, P . ' . G.'- M.'., Correspondent, Minne-
apolis. Next Annual, St. Paul, J a n u a r y 17, 1923. '
MISSISSIPPIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 378; members, 29,317; net gain, 2,339. An Emergent Communication was held at Meridian, September 22, 1921, for the purpose of paying the final respects to the memory of their late Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, OLIVER LEE MCKAY. We note that but six of the Grand Officers were present on this occasion. On February 21, 1922, and prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge, a ceremony was held for which a regular program had been arranged, beginning- a t 9:00 o'clock in the morning. First, there was an address of welcome on behalf of the city, followed by an address on behalf of the masonic bodies of that city, to which a response was made by their Deputy Grand Master, and not being unmindful of the ladies, an address on behalf of the Order of the Eastern S t a r was made by their Grand Matron, to which a response was made by one of their Past Grand Masters. The Annual Communication was held following the program, and we note that our Grand Representative was not present; neither was he present one year ago. The Grand Master in presenting his address, states he has tried to discharge the duties devolving upon him to the best of his ability. He admits he had many shortcomings, but has tried to track the law, and keep the faith. He then pays respect to the memory of Brother MCKAY, who passed away during the year, leaving the office of Grand Secretary vacant. He authorized the payment of $250.00 to the so-called Near E a s t Relief proposition. He reports the presentation to the Ma-
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sonic Home by Brother B. B. JONES, of a farm consisting of 343 acres, the property being conservatively valued a t $115,000.00. He states that the possession of this valuable property will be helpful in solving the problem of segregating the older boys and girls of their Home. Their thirteen District Deputy Grand Masters presented formal reports, which are made a part of their Proceedings. In the reports they give the date of the meeting and whatever transpired at that time which is proper to appear in the printed records. We are pleased to note in the report of the Grand Secretary, Brother EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, that he retained as his assistant the daughter and sister respectively of their late Grand Secretaries, Brothers FREDERICK SPEED and FREDERICK GORDON SPEED.
While the writer has never had the pleasure of meeting Miss SPEED, yet his personal relations with her father and brother prompts him to have more than an ordinary interest in her welfare. The Grand Lodge endorsed a bill pending in their State Legislature, forbidding the vvearing of emblems by persons not authorized to do so. We note from the proposed bill it indicates the organizations covered in this protective proposition. The wisdom of the Grand Lodge lending its endorseme'nt, however, might be questioned by masonic scholars. The brethren, by resolution, appointed a committee to purchase flowers and place on the graves of their late Grand Secretary, Brother MCKAY, and Past Grand Master MARTIN. We regret that they were unable to include with their Proceedings the'Report on Correspondence, which we note from a slip of paper in the front of the book, will be printed and distributed at a later date. PAUL H . MURPHY, M . ' . W ' - Grand Master, Lexington. EDWARD L . FAUCETTE, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Meridian. HENRY C . YAWN, P - ' - G-'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Lumberton.
Next Annual, Jackson, February 20, 1923.
MISSOURIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 649; members, 100,093; net gain, 9,677. St. Louis, September 20, 1921. WILLIAM P . JOHNSON, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. We note that our faithful Grand Representative, Past Grand Master WILLIAM F . K U H N , was present.
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February,
P r i o r t o t h e o p e n i n g , t h e G r a n d Lodge w a s e n t e r t a i n e d w i t h o r c h e s t r a l music, composed of s e v e n t y i n s t r u m e n t s , a n d a p r o g r a m b y t h e c h i l d r e n of t h e Masonic H o m e . T h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s opened S e p t e m b e r 20, 1921, w i t h all G r a n d Officers p r e s e n t e x c e p t t h e i r G r a n d Senior Deacon, w h o w a s a b s e n t on a c c o u n t of illness. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r , in p r e s e n t i n g h i s a d d r e s s , h a s t h e following to s a y c o n c e r n i n g t h e p r e s e n t A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n , which is t h e i r one h u n d r e d first: The all bounteous Author oÂŁ nature has permitted us to meet today in this our hundred and first Communication, the end of one hundred years of organized Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. He in whom we professed to put our trust has greatly blessed and prospered us during the year. Coincident with the end of the century our membership is over one hundred thousand. During this masonic year we have raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason over eleven thousand. Our wealth and financial growth has been commensurate with our numerical growth, there being invested in personal and real estate by the respective lodges of the State the sum of $2,254,628, and cash on hand in the sum of $624,313. We have reason to be grateful and proiid of the prosperous condition of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction, yet let us exclaim from the depths of our hearts, ''Non nobis, doinine, non nobis; sed noinimi tua da yloriani." ^^' D u r i n g t h e y e a r h e visited m o r e t h a n one h u n d r e d of t h e i r lodges, i n d i c a t i n g t h a t his h e a r t w a s in t h e w o r k . I n addition t o t h e a b o v e h e a t t e n d e d e i g h t of t h e i r d i s t r i c t m e e t i n g s , to s a y n o t h i n g of o t h e r v i s i t a t i o n s m a d e on special occasions. W e r e g r e t , however, t h a t he r e f e r s t o v i s i t a t i o n s m a d e to o t h e r t h a n m a s o n i c lodges. H e r e f e r s t o t h e r e t i r e m e n t of t h e i r f a i t h f u l G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r o t h e r J O H N R . P A R S O N , w h o , on a c c o u n t of i m p a i r e d e y e s i g h t a n d p h y s i c a l s t r e n g t h , w a s compelled t o give u p t h e w o r k of G r a n d Secr e t a r y . W e a r e p l e a s e d to note, however, t h a t t h e G r a n d L o d g e w a s n o t u n m i n d f u l of t h e v a l u a b l e services of B r o t h e r P A R S O N , a s h e w a s m a d e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y E m e r i t u s , w i t h a liberal allowance f o r t h e r e s t of his life. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r h a d t h e following to s a y in a c c e p t i n g his retirement: It was with poignant grief that I accepted the resignation of Most Worshipful Brother PARS0^f. His amiable, lovable and noble character has been of inestimable value to the Craft. The word of HORACE, written long years before the birth of CHRIST, are true today as then: "The years, the years, the fleeting years, still onward, onward glide, nor mortal virtues may time's wrinkling fingers stay, nor age's sure advance, nor death's all conquering stride." May our dear brother be with us for many years to aid us with his counsel and advice. W i t h o u t calling it by n a m e , t h e G r a n d M a s t e r t a k e s a " w h a c k " a t a c e r t a i n secret o r g a n i z a t i o n , and it is a r e a l good " c r a c k . "
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However, as Masons, the less said about these organizations the better for all concerned. Let them alone and they will hang themselves. The Grand' Master reports that a number of inquiries were made of him as to the eligibility of petitioners who were compelled to use artificial appliances, but he was unable to pass upon these cases because he did not have the petitioners before him and thereby given an opportunity "to inspect the artificial appliance." Ye gods! And yet we have heard a distinguished craftsman of Missouri stand up before an audience of Masons, and almost "hoot" at the Symbolism of Masonry. Among the various advantages (?) of the so-called system of certificates for transfer of membership, we note the Grand Master reports a case where a brother, hailing from another Grand J u r isdiction, was elected in one of the Missouri lodges on one of these noted certificates. However, the Secretary of the Missouri lodge failed to notify, the original lodge and secure the necessary dimit. He was, however, enrolled as a member of the Missouri lodge and subsequently elected Master of the lodge. While yet a Master, his former lodge preferred charges against him and was about to inflict the penalty of suspension for non-payment of dues when the Grand Master stepped in and held that he was a member of the lodge m the foreign Grand Jurisdiction; that he should pay his dues to said lodge and secure either a dimit or certificate of good standing; that he was not legally qualified to hold the office of Master in Missouri, but that he was de facto Master of the lodge that had elected him in the East, and that all things done by the lodge during his incumbency were legal. We leave this puzzle for the good brethren of the Correspondence Guild to unravel. . On the afternoon of the first day the Grand Lodge held its , centennial celebration, at which time they were honored with the presence of several distinguished members, who were introduced by Past Grand Master WILLIAM F . K U H N . Among the visitors were .M.'. W.'. RODNEY C. BLAKE, Grand Master of Tennessee; R.'. W.'. J. RAY NYEMASTER, Deputy Grand Master of Iowa; M.". W.'. CHASE WITHROW, Past Grand Master of Colorado; R.'. W-'. MARCUS
A. LoEVY, representing the Grand Master of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. These distinguished craftsmen were received and introduced to the Grand Lodge and extended the usual honors. The program, which had been outlined by the committee in charge of the celebration, was then taken up.and after appropriate music an address was delivered by the Grand Master, at the con-' elusion of which he was presented with an easy chair and smoking set, for all of which he made grateful acknowledgment. Remarks were then made by the Deputy Grand Master and Past
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Grand Master WITHROW, of Colorado, his subject being "Our Granddaughter." We regret that our space does not permit.of quoting a portion of these remarks. It seems to the writer that the occasion was lacking in only one respect and that was the absence of a representative from the Grand Lodge of Kansas, as niasonically Kansas is a thoroughbred, as their first five lodges were authorized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and none other. The Committee on Appeals and Grievances was quite a busy organization, as we note it required twenty pages of the printed Proceedings to record their transactions. Through the Committee on Jurisprudence the practice of laying corner-stones on Sunday was declared irregular. This is in keeping with the laws of our own Grand Lodge. The Proceedings are embellished with several excellent halftones of four of their Past Grand Masters who have passed to the Great Beyond, Past Grand Master WILLIAM FORMAN JOHNSON and a group picture of the present five principal officers. The Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother CHARLES C . WOODS, and includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He presents each subject to which he refers with proper heading, making his review not only interesting, but from a topical point of view it is excellent. The writer appreciates his very complimentary remarks concerning his Report on Correspondence, but feels that the bouquet might have been made up of a less number of posies. O. A. LUCAS, M.'. W-'- Grand Master, Kansas City. FRANK R . JESSE, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, St. Louis. CHARLES C. WOODS, Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, October 18, 1922.
MONTANAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 130; members, 17,676; net gain, 1,763. Butte, August 17, 1921. ROBERT J . HATHAWAY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. As an introduction to this volume of the Proceedings we find an excellent likeness of their retiring Grand Master, M.'. W.'. ROBERT J. HATHAWAY.
We notice, however, on the first page a note by the Grand Secretary stating that in deference to the wishes of Brother HATHAWAY, the usual sketch of his life is omitted. We scarcely believe
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that our distinguished Brother HATHAWAY realizes what this omission will mean to the Grand Lodge of Montana in years to come. Prior to the time the writer of this report was elected Grand Secretary of Kansas little or no attention was paid to biographical sketches of the elective officers of the. Grand Lodge, and in order to complete the history of these distinguished brethren the Grand Secretary labored hard for more than fifteen years to gather the necessary data from which to compile the sketches of the lives of these brethren for future ages. An excellent half-tone of their Masonic Home adorns the Proceedings. Kansas was honored in having present at this Annual Communication as their Grand Representative the M.'. W-'. Grand Master, Brother ROBERT J. HATHAWAY.
Brother HATHAWAY has a rather unusual official record, as we note in the Proceedings a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana was held in France on March 29, 1919, at which time Brother HATHAWAY was installed Senior Grand Warden. We question the right of the Grand Lodge of Montana attempting to open their Grand Lodge outside of their own constitutional jurisdiction, even though admitting that Prance is an open territory masonically wherein any Grand Lodge would have a right to establish a subordinate lodge, but the proposition of moving the Grand Lodge out of his own jurisdiction to that of a foreign one might be questioned. However, we are of the opinion that Brother HEDGES should have coupled with his report of the installation of Brother HATHAWAY as Senior Grand Warden his installation as Junior Grand Warden, which took place in our Union Lodge No. 7, of Junction City at a Special Communication of our Grand Lodge on November 17, 1917. The Grand Lodge was welcomed a t this Annual Communication by Brother JAMES G. COCKING, Mayor of the City of Butte, and we quote the following few words from his address of welcome: As the executive servant of this city, I am honored by a mark of distinction, being- the first Mason, as Mayor, to greet and welcome tlie Masonic Grand Lodge of Montana to this goodly city ; and if I am not a discredit to this great Fraternity, the citizenry of Butte are the people honored, and should feel congratulated, having a Mason in whom to place their trust to conduct the affairs of their city-; as it is generally known that the secrets of Masonry cannot be bought nor sold for money, but can only be obtained by the persevering laborer who earns them by diligent toil, deep study and profound thought. Therefore no citizen could possibly be inspired by higher ideals of Americanism than those which are taught them through the instrumentality of the degrees of our Order.
The Grand Master reports the passing away of one of their most prominent citizens, Brother HENRI J. HASKELL, a Past Mas-
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ter of Glendive Lodge No. 31, and a man who helped make the history of Montana. He was born in Maine in 1844 and passed away March 11, 1921. During the year the Grand Master issued Letters of Dispensation for the establishment of six new lodges. The Grand Master recommends that an up-to-date business man be employed for the work in the office of the Grand Secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is, in addition to the assistant which they already have. The Grand Master ruled t h a t a lodge could decline issuing a dimif to a brother until he had passed an examination in the lecture of the third degree, providing the lodge By-Laws so required. We take it that this is a total disregard for the inherent right possessed by one who is raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. We quote the following few words from the conclusion of the Grand Master's address, as it is good masonic doctrine: Let us destroy nothing, nor in religion, nor in government that has proved of value. Let us have progression ; let us have new interpretations, perhaps; but let them be given to us without destruction. He who teaches destruction of a faith, that a new one may rise from the ruin^L-'-ViH teach that our government must he demolished to erect a better. Who advocates this doctrine, either 'in government or religion, advocates anarchy.
They report having in the general fund of the Masonic Home over $17,000.00, and that they will add to this sufficient from the year's appropriations to retire their bond' issue of $20,000.00, leaving the Home and buildings free from debt. Throughout the volume we find excellent halftones of the interior of their Masonic Home and some outside views. Through the report of their Committee on Correspondence they "stood pat" on their recognition of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico, showing that they understood the situation and were not disposed to be led by false doctrine, or rather misled; Two resolutions were introduced, one proposing to extend fraternal relations with the so-called LaGrande Loge de France, and the other to do likewise with the so-called Grand Orient of France. Both resolutions were referred to a special committee, which committee recommended that the resolutions be not adopted. If Montana was willing to assume the right to open its Grand Lodge in France we can see no good reason why they should not recognize all sorts of so-called French Grand Lodges. They have a new form of voting for their Grand Officers consisting of a slip being prepared by the Grand Secretary on which is printed the offices to be filled, and each representative not only votes for a Grand Master, but on the same ballot votes for all elective Grand Officers. A sort of short cut, we might term it.
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Brother H. S. HEFNER, Past Grand Master, presents the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a reference to our 1921 Proceedings. He refers to the action of our Grand Lodge in requesting that a photograph of the Grand Secretary be included in the 1921 Proceedings. In explanation the writer will say that by the time our Grand Lodge closed he was able to be hauled back and forth to and frorn his office and with the assistance of his competent help got out the Annual Proceedings as usual, but felt justified in declining to obey the instructions of the Grand Lodge in regard to his photograph, believing that it would be better to withhold doing this than to allow it to appear in the Proceedings and thereby lose a few outside friends. HENRY C . SMITH, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Miles City. CORNELIUS HEDGES, J R . , R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, Helena. H. S. HEFNER, P.". G-'. M.'., Correspondent, Helena.
Next Annual, Helena, August 16, 1922.
NEBRASKAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 286; members, 37,380; net gain, 2,733. Omaha, June 6, 1922.
LEWIS E . SMITH,
M . ' . W - ' . Grand
Master. After the Grand Lodge convened the records show that a lodge of Master Masons was opened in Due Form by the Deputy Grand Master, after which the Grand Master was escorted to the lodge room where he was received with the honors of Masonry by "Three Times Three," and he then assumed his station in the Grand East. Immediately thereafter the Grand Lodge joined in singing "America." The Grand Master, has the following to say in dealing with the subject of masonic law and its enforcement: With this thought in mind, believing that masonic law was made to be enforced, I have required a strict obedience to the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge. I have endeavored in every way to use moderation, yet keeping in mind that, regardless of the individual, the lodge is entitled to our first considera:tion. 1 have endeavored to administer the la\v with fairness to all, whether the lodge was large or small and whether the member who was involved was influential or not. After carefully reviewing the many perplexities that have confronted me during the year, I am fully convinced that my efforts have been in the right direction. With this short foreword,-! will now give you a resume of my year's labors.
One of their lodges failed to have representation at the last
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three Communications of the Grand Lodge, and under their regulations the Grand Master arrested the Charter. Another lodge failed of representation at the last two Communications and the Grand Master wrote the Secretary of the lodge for an.explanation and an assurance that they would be represented in the future. The Secretary advised him that the matter would be taken up at the next regular meeting and that he would be informed of the result of their deliberations. No word, however, was received from the lodge and the Grand Master arrested the Charter. Another lodge was indifferent to the requests of the Grand Master for information in regard to insurance, and the Charter of their lodge was arrested. We simply mention the foregoing as a matter of information in our own jui'isdiction and to show that the Grand Master of Nebraska believed in the enforcement of the laws made by their Grand Lodge. Lodges are in a great many respects not unlike individuals when it comes to a matter of law. If there is not enforcement, of course there is no compliance with the statutes. The whole thing rests upon the Grand Master. Under the head of "Weak Lodges," he directs particular attention to six which are in this list. He states one is rich in masonic history and years and recommends that it be moved to a larger place where in his judgment it would become a strong lodge. Two others were directed to secure necessary instructions, as their weak point seems to have been in a lack of knowledge of the Work and Lectures; the other three lodges were turned over to the "tender mercies" of the incoming Grand Master. Seven of their lodges were ordered to secure the services of a Lecturer, as their Grand Custodian reported they were unable to confer the degrees and give the lectures. The Grand Master held that before a Master Mason could petition for the so-called "higher degrees" he must have three qualifications, the first of which was that of being a Master Mason for at least twelve months; second, he must have attended twelve regular communications of a Master Mason's lodge, and third, he must have qualified as to his proficiency in the lecture. A compliment was paid,to their faithful Grand Secretary, R-'W-'. Brother FRANCIS E . W H I T E , when the Grand Master stated that "among the fourteen who had attended twenty-one or more Communications of the Grand Lodge Brother WHITE was one. His first attendance dates from 1871." FRANK does not look half that old. The Grand Secretary's report, as usual, is complete in detail and interesting as to important matters which came under his jurisdiction. We also notice that he is Secretary of the Board
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of Trustees of their Masonic Home.. It is none of our business, but we believe that they are overloading their Grand Secretary, artd like the writer of this report, he is arriving a t a stage of the game • where the brethren had better relieve him of some of these heavy loads rather than impose new ones upon him. Better look after the "hen that lays the golden egg." The usual Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother J O H N A. EHRHARDT and covers a review of our 1922 Proceedings.
The report is excellent but entirely too brief. EDWARD M . WELLMAN, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Omaha. FRANCIS E . W H I T E , R.'. W-'. Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Omaha. Next Annual, Oriiaha, June 5, 1923. Just as we close the review of these Proceedings word has come to us through an official communication from the office of the Grand Secretary that their newly elected Grand Master, M.'. W-'- Brother EDWARD M . WELLMAN, laid down the working tools of life on August 31, 1922. On behalf of our Grand Lodge we extend to our masonic brethren on the north our sincere sympathy.
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NEVADA—1922. Lodges, 2 3 ; members, 2,445; net gain, 132.
Reno, June 14, 1922. Louis G. CAMPBELL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Grand Lodge was reminded of the State University located at this place, by M.'. W.'. Brother WALTER E . PRATT, Regent, who
presented the Grand Lodge with several vases of beautiful peonies in red, white and pink, and a cordial invitation was extended to tVie members and their families to visit the University. The Grand Master has the following to say in presenting his annual address: For years past, the study of Masonry and its history has been a subject close to my heart, but with the more intensive study and closer contact with it by reason of my offlcial duties during the past year, I find myself prouder than ever to have my name on the roster. Of its past usefulness in the lives of men a s they have struggled to climb to higher civilization, we may well be proud; for its devotion to human problems of the present, we may be deeply gratified ; and in Its fine constructive outlook for the future we may be filled with hope.
Under the head of "Visitations," we note that he paid his respects in t h a t way to every lodge in their jurisdiction with the ex-
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ception of two, one of which offered as an excuse that they did not believe it was best to hold a communication on account of the small â&#x20AC;˘membership, and in the other case the train service was so impaired he could not reach the lodge. He gives a detailed account of all these visits, which no doubt will be of much value to his successor in office, as he can review what was done by the Grand Master the year before and in this way strengthen the weak points in the lodges. He rendered seven decisions, and we note one of them was to the effect t h a t a lodge could receive a petition from a person who was not twenty-one years of age, but would be before action was taken on his petition. The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, took a different view and held that a lodge could not legally receive a petition until the applicant was twenty-one years old. He rather complains that their lodges do not avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the so-called Masonic Service Association. If our Nevada brethren will institute a service association of their own we believe the breach will be closed. He is decidedly opposed to the use of tTie so-called ciphers, although he admits t h a t with but few exceptions their lodges are using books of this kind from which to learn their work. The Grand Secretary reports that the revision of the burial service was printed and distributed during the year. . We note t h a t the Committee on Recognition recommended that the request of the National Grand Lodge of Italy be deferred until the next Annual Communication. As the Grand Master of that organization has his headquarters in Washington, D. C , our Nevada brethren could easily talk the matter over with him personally, as some other jurisdictions have done, and upon nothing more or less their respective Grand Lodges recommends this so-called Grand Lodge or Orient of Italy as regular and extended the customary fraternal courtesies. Their law was amended concerning petition for membership, and it now reads as follows: A Master Mason may present his application to another lodge for affiliation, and such lodge may receive the same, refer it to a committee of investigation, and upon the report ot said committee, take a ballot thereon. If no more than three adverse ballots appear such application shall be deemed accepted, and the applicant shall become a member of the lodge so accepting him when it shall receive a certificate that he has been regularly discharged from membership in the lodge of which he was a member at the time ot his application for affiliation. It will be noted from the above law that it requires three black balls to reject a petitioner for membership. Of course we take it t h a t this law applies only between lodges in their own jurisdiction. We are inclined to believe this means of transferring membership
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will be a source of great annoyance to Brother VANDERLIETH, and will create confusion in his records. Brother EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH prepared the Report on Correspondence, including a review of our 1921 Proceedings. EDWARD C . PETERSON, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Carson City. EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Reno. Next Annual, Reno, June 13, 1923.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1920. Lodges, 42; members, 4,348; net gain, 365. St. John, April 27, 1920.
DANIEL- CLIFFORD CLARK, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. The Grand Representative of Kansas was not present. The Grand Master, in presenting his address, refers to this being the third consecutive year that he has had the honor of presiding in the Grand East. He presents an interesting report in regard to his visit to the Peace Jubilee in England, and in mentioning the interesting relics in the library and museum he refers particularly to a sword which is three hundred fifty years old, and which is always carried in a masonic procession just before the Grand Master. In acknowledgment of the kindness shown him while in England he recommended that Past Grand rank be conferred on several distinguished craftsmen of the United Grand Lodge of England, which was done. The Grand Secretary's salary was increased not less than $200.00. There is no Report on Correspondence. J. D. B. F . MACKENZIE, M . ' . W-". Grand Master, Chatham. J. TWINING HARTT, R - ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary, St. John. Next Annual, St. John, April 26, 1921.
NEW BRUNSWICK—1921. Lodges, 4 3 ; members, 4,917; net gain, 569. St. John, April 26, 1921. J. D. B. F . MACKENZIE, M.". W.'. Grand Master..
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The Grand Master reports that all records in their jurisdiction were broken during the year by the wonderful increase in membership. The Grand Secretary in his formal report shows the membership as 4,897, while his synopsis of returns shows it to be 4,917. We note the same kind of discrepancy in each year's Proceedings, which makes us wonder why the membership is not in full accord in both reports. The Grand Master was invited to attend the Grand Lodge of Maine, but owing to other business engagements was obliged to decline. However, he requested their Past Grand Master CLARK to respond for him, which was done, and the Grand Master says the duties were performed without any expense to the Grand Lodge. The time for holding their Communication was changed from April to August. o
We note that three brethren who had been commissioned during the year as Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges, which included our own Grand Representative, W.'. Brother HARRY H. WOODWORTH, presented their commissions as Representatives and were formally conducted to the Grand East and welcomed by the Grand Master. J. D. B. F. MACKENZIE, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Chatham. J. TWINING HARTT, R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, St. John. Next Annual, St. John, August 24, 1922.
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 80; members, 13,344; net gain, 1,097. A Special Communication was held September 2, 1920, for the purpose of dedicating a Masonic Hall. On September 28, 1920, a Lodge of Instruction was held at .Gorham, also a similar Communication on November 18, 1920, at Keene. At these Communications we note that the Work of the several degrees is exemplified and we presume corrections in the Work are made by their authorized instructors. The Semi-Annual Communication was held December 28, 1920, in Manchester. Our Grand Representative was not present. In the afternoon of the first day the first and second degrees were exemplified, and at the conclusion the Grand Master announced t h a t a banquet had been prepared for the Grand Lodge,
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and extended an invitation for all brethren to attend. After the banquet the third degree was exemplified. Following the Semi-Annual Communication several meetings were.held in the early part of 1921 for the purpose of instruction only. The Annual Communication was held in the city of Concord, May 18, 1921. Kansas was again minus a Grand Representative. We quote the following few lines from the Grand Master's address: ' How true to masonic life do we find the emblems of the "Hour Glass" and the "Scythe." Almost imperceptibly have the sands of 1920-21 masonically passed away and we now view the last vestige in our Time glass rapidly drawing to a close and the masonic hands nearing Low Twelve, which marks the passing of the 131st masonic year of this Grand Lodge. As we look back over the year.just passed can we not feel justly proud of our masonic accomplishment? He refers to the passing away of their distinguished Past Grand Master, J O H N FRANCIS WEBSTER, at the remarkable age of
eighty-five years. He had been a Master Mason for fifty-five years. Their Grand Lecturer, Brother HERBERT E . MORRILL, also laid down the working tools of life on April 3, 1921. The Grand Master is "strong" for dual membership, although their Grand Secretary is very much opposed to it. It is evident that the Grand Master has had no experience in attempting to keep up the records of a Masonic Grand Lodge; otherwise he would be. with the Grand Secretary on this proposition. The Grand Lodge was somewhat weak kneed, and through their Committee on Doings of Grand Officers recommended that the matter be referred to a committee of three to report at the next Annual Communication. The Grand Master also recommended that every Master Mason be required to certify to the Grand Master that he had read the Grand Constitution a t least once before he could be installed as Master of a lodge. He also recommends that on November 4th and each succeeding year, every lodge be requested to hold a special meeting given over to a progi'am of masonic interest, regarding GEORGE W A S H INGTON as a Mason.
Their District Deputy Grand Masters submit complete reports of their visits throughout their jurisdiction and such reports occupy twenty-eight pages of the present Proceedings. They amended their laws so as to provide for an increased per capita of five cents per member for the Masonic Service Association. They likewise provided that the sum of $10.00 should be paid
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on every applicant for the degrees, this money to be turned over to their Masonic Home. The Report on Correspondence is submitted by their Gr.ind Secretary, Brother
HARRY M . CHENEY, and our 1920 and 1921
Proceedings receive his attention. In referring to the action of our Grand Lodge, as shown in our 1921 Proceedings, concerning physical qualification, he has the following to say: In Kan.sas tliey a r e still stiff on physical perfection, hence our law, adopted in 1920, is branded a s being; an infringement of the Landmarks. Well, the day is coming when even Kansas will infringe, if such it be. She will be unable to withstand the pressure. The days of operative Freemasonry are long since passed. We are on the edge of a disappearing speculative Freemasonry. The years of applied Freemasonry are just ahead, and the ancient restrictions are to be softened to fit the new life.
We "quote the above as an honest expression from an honest brother who is possessed of the so-called up-to-date progressive spirit of Freemasonry, and is an index to the feeling among many of the Craft throughout our country that the Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations must be trampled under foot and the Masonic Fraternity made nothing more or less than a political organization. WALTER G. AFRICA, M - ' . W.'. Grand Master, Manchester. HARRY M . CHENEY, R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Concord. Next Annual, Concord, May 17, 1922.
NEW HAMPSHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 80; members, 14,186; net gain, 842. Concord, May 17, 1922.
WALTER G. AFRICA, M . ' . W . ' . Grand
Master. We first note a Semi-Annual Communication held in Manchester on St. John's Day, December 27, 1921, at which the several degrees were exemplified. At this Communication the Grand Master urged all the visitors to visit the Masonic Home. When our Grand Lodge meets in Wichita, the location of our Masonic Home, we set aside three hours for the purpose of visiting that institution, and necessary transportation is provided from the location of the Grand Lodge to the Home and return. We note that a t the Annual Communication our Grand Representative was not present.
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The Grand Master in presenting his address extends a cordial welcome to this their one hundred thirty-third Annual Communication. He refers in an historical strain to the constitution of their Grand Lodge in 1789, shortly after the fight for independence. Well, we are rather a wild, progressive bunch out West, but we admit Brother AFRICA has a masonic record of their Grand Jurisdiction of which they should all be proud. The Grand Master endorsed their Masonic Bulletin. This publication is worthy of not only the patronage of our New Hampshire brethren, but other jurisdictions as well. He recommended that where a Grand Representative failed to put in.an appearance at Grand Lodge for three successive years the oiRce should thereby become vacant. The Grand Lodge approved his recommendation. The ghost of dual membership, we are surprised to note, made its appearance in their Grand Lodge. However, the special committee to whom the subject had been referred one year ago, made an adverse report, it being their opinion that no change should be made in their law in this regard. They declined to transfer their affections from the York Grand Lodge of Mexico to the so-called Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. They also declined to extend fraternal relations to the so-called Grand Lodge or Grand Orient or something else, of Italy. They recognize as regular the newly formed United Grand Lodge of Queensland. The Report on Correspondence is again presented by their Grand Secretary, HARRY M . CHENEY.
We note in his introduction
that he was disposed one year ago to sidestep this duty, but we are pleased to note that he was again' drafted for the service, and of course presents his usual extremely courteous and interesting review of the other Proceedings. In this he includes a reference to our 1922 Proceedings. He refers to a reference in our own Grand Lodge to thirty-two cases where the degrees were conferred in less than the lawful time. In alluding to this matter he says: "We have sometimes felt that ignorance, rather than knowledge, is the preferred thing." The writer of this report would like to display Brother CHENEY'S COVCVment to our Grand Lodge and make some of the Past Grand Masters feel that they did not do their whole duty in disciplining such lodges for a deliberate and persistent violation of the Constitution of our Grand Lodge annually. Brother CHENEY refers to our so-called Master Mason's degree exemplified in full "dramatized form." He is a little timid about even mentioning that form, as he terms "whatever it may be,"
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fearing t h a t some of the New Hampshire lodges "may suddenly strike off on a lonely tangent." The story of the so-called dramatized form of the third degree in our jurisdiction is too long to repeat in this review. However, as a matter of information we will, say that our dramatized form consists of an exemplification of the Second Section of the third degree with fifteen Fellow Crafts instead of four, and the oflncers from top to bottom are robed, presumably, as they were supposed to have been when the historical event related in this degree occurred. We are pleased to note in his personal reference to the writer of this report that he is rather in accord with his ideas. We feel that a comment of this kind from one like Brother CHENEY is worthy of repetition, as it is indeed a bouquet, and we might just as well acknowledge a few of them while we are on this terrestrial sphere as to have a cart load dumped on to our remains after we have passed away. WALTER G. AFRICA, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Manchester. HARRY M . CHENEY, R - ' . W-'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Concord. Next Annual, Concord, May 15, 1923.
NEW JERSEYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 226; members, 68,816; net'gain, 6,563. Trenton, April 20, 1922. ERNEST A. REED, M . ' . W-". Grand Master. R.'. W.'. Brother ARTHUR POTTERTON, our Grand Representative, was present. We note it required eighty-one pages of these Proceedings to contain the minutes of the twenty-two Emergent Communications held during the year. These Communications were held for purposes of laying corner-stones, dedicating halls and the like. However, that held on October 5, 1921, was for the purpose of trying one of their lodges for insubordination. Schiller Lodge No. 66, it was charged, rendered the Ritual in the German language, which was in violation of their law requiring that all lodges in their jurisdiction should use none other than the standard Ritual in the English language. It was also charged that the examination of a candidate was in the German language, and last, that the Master elected was a t the time under a ban of suspension for violating his duty as a Mason and as Master of his lodge. After due trial the charter of this lodge was annulled.
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The Grand Master in the beginning of his address refers to the swiftly passing time and quotes the following four lines: The moving finger writes ; and having writ, Moves on : nor all your piety nor wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line. Nor all your tears wash out a word of it. He likewise refers to the same subject in the following language: It has been truly said that we pass this way but once, and there is no returning over the old roadway. While I have little sympathy with those who would throw away all the pleasures, friendships and emotions of the past, if they could once more be in possession of -youth with life before them, yet a t such a milestone as this we pause and look with dimmed eyes and in vain for the faces of those who were with us such a short time ago. The Grand Master was not only busy in visiting lodges in his own jurisdiction, but he reports attendance at various masonic meetings outside. Distance is not quite so great in New Jersey as it is in Kansas. However, he manifested the proper spirit and an appreciation of the honor which had been conferred upon him. We quote the following from his address under the subject of "Visible Physical Defects," as it is too good a joke to pass unnoticed, and particularly in view of the policy of our Grand Lodge since its organization: Two hundred and twenty-four cases of visible physical defects have been brought to my attention. All but twenty of these have been favorably acted upon. In fact I have been reluctant to refuse admission to anyone on account of his physical imperfections, and incline to the belief that it should be the internal, not the external, qualifications of a man which recommend him to Masonry. Too often I fear we go to absurd extremes in regard to visible physical qualifications, when the thing of real importance is whether or not the candidate h a s qualifloations of intelligence, morality and character which will enable him to comprehend and participate in the great moral and inspirational service which Masonry is endeavoring to render to humanity. A study of the proceedings of other Grand Lodges and conversations witli distinguished brethren outside our Grand Jurisdiction convinces me that masonic thought on this subject is changing and a more liberal attitude is manifested. I am in full sympathy with this liberal movement, particularly when, as has been the case this year, the physical defect has come as a result of a patriotic service performed in the cause of our country. Prom the above it would seem that M.'. W-'- Brother REED was in favor of "pulling her wide open," and making Masons of any old thing t h a t comes along, regardless of his physical condition or any respect for the Ancient Charges, Regulations and Landmarks of the F r a t e r n i t y . It will be noted t h a t the whole proposition indicated above is one of sentiment wholly, and not the slightest reference is made to the old regulations and requirements upon which
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our time honored Institution rests. He is honest enough, however, to conclude his views on this subject with a statement that he is in "full sympathy with this liberal movement," which of course means the so-called spirit of progression in Masonry without regard to any of the ancient and established customs. He recommends setting aside November 4th as a Celebration Day, commemorative of t h e initiation of GEORGE WASHINGTON,
which occurred on November 4, 1752. Upon his recommendation a number of lodges celebrated on this date, at which time addresses were delivered, church services held, and pageants given. We are for GEORGE WASHINGTON all right and respect his virtues, but so far as Masonry is concerned we have never found anything from an historical viewpoint which would warrant masonic lodges setting aside any particular day of the year because of the fact that he was an honored member of the Craft. The Committee on Correspondence recommended that oflficial and fraternal recognition be extended to the Grand Lodges of Queensland, Ecuador, Colombia and Italy, but refrained from extending these courtesies to the Grand Lodges of Chile and Peru. The writer has been in close touch with the affairs of these two Grand Lodges for many years, and with the exception of some differences of opinion now existing between these two Grand Lodges there is no reason why they should not be accepted in the family of regular Grand Lodges. There is not the slightest comparison between masonic conditions in these jurisdictions and those of Italy, to say nothing of the so-called French lodges. Italy has recently received favorable attention a t the hands of several of our Grand Lodges because they had an "interview" with the Grand Master of Italy who has been carpet-bagging in this country, and particularly in Washington, as a propagandist for so-called Italian Masonry, which to the notion of the writer of this report is about the most undignified and unmasonic method on record of requesting fraternal recognition on behalf of any Grand Lodge. We note that no reference is made to our Proceedings in the Report on Correspondence, which should indicate that the reviewer found nothing in our journal worthy of consideration, as our 1921 Proceedings were sent to all Grand Secretaries on March 26, 1921, and those of 1922 were forwarded on April 3, 1922. ARTHUR POTTERTON, M.". W . ' . Grand Master, Trenton. ISAAC CHERRY, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Trenton. ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, Correspondent, Elizabeth.
Next Annual, Trenton, April 18, 1923.
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NEW MEXICOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 52; members, 5,630; net gain, 354. Albuquerque, February 23, 1922.
FRANCIS E . LESTER, M - ' -
W.'. Grand Master. Upon opening this volume we find an excellent likeness of Grand Master FRANCIS E . LESTER. However, it is to be regretted t h a t he did not remove the Shrine button from, the lapel of his coat before having his photograph taken for the Grand Lodge Proceedings. Nine Special Communications were held during the year for various purposes, and the'Proceedings contain a brief account of these occasions, including a list of brethren acting in the several stations and places. The Grand Master, at the Annual Communication, in presenting his address referred to the rapid growth of membership in their jurisdiction, stating that more attention had been given during the past year to the quality of their membership and the character of their masonic work than to the material growth in numbers. This undoubtedly is a fact which might be expressed or should be by the Grand Masters of all other Grand Jurisdictions in view of the manner in,which the membership has been increasing throughout the land by leaps and bounds since the beginning of the late world war. He was called upon and rendered twenty-four rulings, decisions and opinions during the year. Complaint was made to the Grand Master by a lodge in a jurisdiction which maintained perpetual jurisdiction, that one of the New Mexico lodges had received a petition and conferred the degrees on one of their rejected applicants. The petitioner, having resided within the jurisdiction of New Mexico for the required length of time, the Grand Master ruled that their lodges had a legal right to receive his petition and if elected to confer the degrees. A dimit was issued by one of their lodges to a brother in 1889 who during the past year (1921) requested a duplicate dimit, the original having been destroyed. The Grand Master ruled that a duplicate dimit could be issued, but that it was important that the lodge carefully investigate the present standing of the brother and his record during the thirty-three years which elapsed. The latter recommendation met with the approval of the proper committee. However, they did not agree with the Grand Master in the matter of issuing a duplicate dimit, but stated that a certificate could be issued in lieu of the dimit which had been lost. The Grand Master was asked whether the publication by a Mason of an advertisement reflecting on Masonry constituted a.
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masonic offense. He ruled that it did. However, the Committee on Grand Master's Address looked at the matter in a different way and reported that t h e act was not sufficient to show a ihasonic offense. Under the head of "Competent Officers of Lodges," we quote the following, which we wish could be read by the officers of every lodge in our own jurisdiction: Too often some brother possessing the qualities of good fellowship and pleasing personality is elected to office without any apparent consideration of a knowledge of the history. Landmarks, Constitutions and ByLaws of our Order. No other conclusion can be reached when, as so frequently happens, the Master of the lodge makes inquiry of the Grand Master concerning certain points of masonic law that are set fortli so clearly in our Handbook of Masonic Law as to indicate that the good brother was entirely ignorant of that book, else the inquiry would not have been made. The Grand Master was disposed to "let u p " on the question of physical qualification; however, the proper committee took an opposite view, stating that the changes suggested would be a departure from the Ancient Landmarks. We say, hurrah for the committee! We note that an individual Mason from Texas was granted the floor of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of "advancing the cause" of the so-called Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, and the astonishing part of it is that the Grand Lodge of New Mexico was so "gulled" by this individual that through their Committee on Masonry in Mexico they withdrew their fraternal recognition of the York Grand Lodge and recommended that they extend this recognition to the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico. We are pleased, however, to note t h a t better judgment prevailed, and that instead of extending recognition to this spurious organization a committee is to be appointed to investigate the matter and report at the next Annual Communication. Personally we consider that the individual from Texas who requested and was granted permission to address the Grand Lodge of New Mexico committed one of the most discourteous masonic acts which has ever come to the attention of the writer of this report. Texas is becoming notorious in the matter of furnishing propagandists. The Report on Correspondence is again presented in a topical form, which is only oÂŁ interest to the one who has sufficient time to sit down and read it, but to the writer of a Report on Correspondence it is thoroughly impractical. LUCIUS DILLS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Santa Fe. ALPHEUS A . KEEN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N MILNE, Correspondent, Albuquerque.
Next Annual, Albuquerque, February 19, 1923.
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NEW SOUTH WALES—1921. Lodges, 3 5 7 ; m e m b e r s , 38,552; n e t g a i n , 6,293. A Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held in Sydney, A u g u s t 12, 1920, b e i n g t h e i r c e n t e n a r y celebration. A t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n t h e r e w e r e over 4,000 b r e t h r e n p r e s e n t . A special choir of t h r e e h u n d r e d m a l e voices r e n d e r e d m u s i c for t h e occasion. T h e G r a n d Lodge, a s u s u a l , w a s opened in A m p l e F o r m . T h e y w e r e h o n o r e d w i t h a n u m b e r of d i s t i n g u i s h e d b r e t h r e n f r o m o t h e r A u s t r a l i a n j u r i s d i c t i o n s . T h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y p r e s e n t e d apologies f r o m a n u m b e r of b r e t h r e n w h o w e r e unable t o a t t e n d t h i s m e e t i n g . A b o u t t h e first o r d e r of business w a s t h e p r o c l a m a t i o n of t h e re-election of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , a f t e r w h i c h t h e G r a n d H o n o r s w e r e g i v e n arid t h e choir r e n d e r e d " T h e H e a v e n s A r e T e l l i n g . " A d i s t i n g u i s h i n g f e a t u r e of t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s t h e p r e s e n t a tion to t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of a life size p o r t r a i t , in oils, of h i m s e l f in full r e g a l i a a s G r a n d M a s t e r . T h e G r a n d M a s t e r in a c c e p t i n g t h i s gift, a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s e x p r e s s e d himself in t h e following words: It would be idle to say that I am taken by surprise, because I sat for the painting ; but I am more than surprised, I am very inuch pleased, botli with the present and by the kindly terms in which you, R.'. W.'. Deputy Grand Master,.have asked my acceptance of it. I have had many tributes of fraternal esteem and regard during the last six years, but not one o£ them has touched me so deeply as this token of affection tonight from one whom, as Master of Lodge Thespian, I initiated, passed, and raised some years ago. I very deeply appreciate the kindness of Brother MONTE L U K E . It will be something for me to know that in years to come this counterfeit presentment of mine will hang within the hallowed walls of the Temple I love so w^ell, and that some of the brethren of that time may be able to point to that picture and s a y : "Here is one who, at any rate, did what he could to advance the welfare and well-being of Freemasonry." In p r e s e n t i n g h i s . a d d r e s s , w e quote t h e following, b e i n g t h e first p a r a g r a p h , a n d w h i c h h a s r e f e r e n c e to this p a r t i c u l a r Communication: Tonight we liave assembled in our thousands for the pious purpose of fitly celebrating the most important epoch in the history of Freemasonry in this continent, when, just a hundred years ago, the first Australian masonic lodge was constituted in this city, and to join in humbly expressing our most fervent gratitude to the Great Ruler of the Universe for His infinite goodness and mercy in granting that large measure of success which has attended our glorious Institution' since that Important historical event transpired. H e t h e n p r e s e n t s a m o s t i n t e r e s t i n g h i s t o r y of t h e i r G r a n d Lodge and t h e lodges u n d e r their obedience, all of which is a p p r o p r i a t e for t h e occasion. T h e - G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e of K a n s a s w a s p r e s e n t .
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A Quarterly Communication was held September 8, 1920, in Sydney. The Grand Master in presenting his address refers to the success of their centenary celebration, and t h a t he felt particularly pleased in having been installed for the seventh year. Their Grand Inspectors of Workings presented their usual report, dealing with the various lodges in their district, which consumes twenty pages of the Proceedings. Through the recommendation of the Grand Master their faithful Grand Secretary, Brother ARTHUR H . BRAY, had conferred upon him the rank of a Past Grand Master. Brother BRAY was initiated into Masonry in 1879, since which time he has been a faithful and active worker. Another Quarterly Communication was held March 9, 1921. The first order of business at this Communication was the investiture of the Grand Secretary as a Past Grand Master. Brother BRAY has served t h e Grand Lodge of New South Wales as Grand Secretary for thirty-three years. Notwithstanding the great honor conferred upon Brother BRAY it is evident t h a t he has no intention of stepping aside, from the office of Grand Secretary, as indicated in the following few words from his remarks, after having the particular honor of the rank of a Past Grand Master conferred upon him: I am not going to say for one moment that I have not made mistakes, but any t h a t I have made were errors of judgment, and I shall always feel a satisfaction in knowing that I have been wholeheartedly loyal to every Grand Master 1 have had the honor to serve since 1888. I quite realize that, on account of my age and physical infirmities, my sphere of usefulness .is now drawing to a close, but may I venture to hope, M.". W.'. Grand Master, that when the time comes for me to take my last journey I m a y start on it as your Grand Secretary? It has always been my ambition that I should die in harness.
The Report on Correspondence is very much out of the ordinary, as it in no wise is what might be termed a review of the Proceedings of other jurisdictions, but rather a compilation of data from various Grand Lodges on several subjects which have been to some extent uppermost in the minds of many masonic writers. These subjects are under the following heads: "French Masonry"; "Bolshevism"; "Masonic Education"; "Masonic Homes"; "Masonic Libraries and Museums"; "Physical Qualifications"; "Relief and Benevolence"; "George Washington Masonic Memorial Association"; "Masonic Service Association"; and concludes with several pages of poetry. WILLIAM THOMPSON, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Sydney. ARTHUR H . BRAY, R - ' - W - ' - Grand Secretary, Sydney.
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NEW YORKâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 9 0 2 ; m e m b e r s , 272,634; n e t g a i n , 18,352. N e w Y o r k C i t y , M a y 2, 1922.
ROBERT H . R O B I N S O N , M . ' . W - ' .
Grand Master. R.'. W - ' . S I D N E Y MORSE, t h e G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e for K a n sas, w a s p r e s e n t . W e quote t h e following f r o m t h e introduction of t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r , b e c a u s e i t reflects t h e t r u e conditions of t h e Craft today: There can be no question that the Masonic Fraternity throughout the nation has made during the last few years and is still making a signal advance, its popularity is still at the peak of progress, men, notably young men, are still clamoring for admission and there is every assurance that the men of the Craft in uncounted numbers are catching the vision of the. useful part our Institution may play in the' constructive life of the world and with determined zeal are striving intelligently and wisely to make that vision a constant and ceaseless reality. Great and wonderful as has been the record made, the golden day of unlimited opportunity is before us for reaching heights of attainment undreamed of- ever before. The poet who, in the ancient past, coined the word opportunity took it from two Latin words, *'op" and "portus," meaning "towards the harbor." It has the tang of the sea, and the sea is always exhilarating, and has a far vision. Like the sea, opportunity carries us forward on its bosom, sometimes against the forces of wind* and storm, with a hope and expectation that is inspiring and thrilling, towards the goal of our desires and the haven of the fulfillment of our aims. H e r e p o r t s t h e a c c e p t a n c e on behalf of t h e G r a n d Lodge of a c o t t a g e erected b y t h e Scottish R i t e bodies of t h e city of N e w Y o r k . T h i s c o t t a g e is located a t a n d m a d e a p a r t of t h e i r U t i c a M a s o n i c Home. U n d e r t h e h e a d of " M a s o n i c H o m e , " w e quote t h e following f e w w o r d s because t h e y will a p p e a l to all Masons, a s t h e w o r d " h o m e " m e a n s possibly m o r e t h a n a n y o t h e r in t h e E n g l i s h l a n g u a g e : Perhaps there is no word in the English language around which there cluster memories that bring to the mind and heart such feelings of peace and contentment as the magic word liome. When the weary toiler returns from field or mart or shop at close of day, tired in mind and body, home, is the haven of rest. W^hen the traveler has skirted the globe in search of knowledge or treasure or recreation, he turns with longing heart, even as an infant to its mother's arms, to the quiet and peace of home. When the child-has struggled with studies that seemed to overwhelm or has satiated itself with joys of play and game it seeks the bliss of the family circle in the shelter of the home. Home means rest and quiet and happiness, home is earth's touch of the bliss of heaven. It w a s h i s p l e a s u r e d u r i n g t h e y e a r t o dedicate t h e n e w h o s pital a t t h e Masonic Home, and he states t h a t there never w a s a
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larger or more enthusiastic assemblage of Masons in that jurisdiction. The funds necessary for the construction of this hospital were raised by each lodge contributing their quota to the same and the Grand Master states that at the time of closing his address practically all of the lodges had met the obligation. Under the head of "Masonic Periodical," he recommends that a committee be appointed to submit resolutions providing for the issuance of an official journal in their jurisdiction. We will look forward with interest to the outcome of this proposition, believing that if anything of this kind is done our New York brethren will provide something which will be of great interest to the Craft at large. Referring to the so-called Masonic Service Association, we quote the following from his address on this subject: The Association, effectively to operate, must function largely through local agencies organized for this purpose by the several Grand Jurisdictions. The advocates of this organization have maintained that there was not the slightest disposition to create a supreme or governing Grand Lodge for Craft Masonry. If the words quoted above do not carry with theni a recommendation to the effect that the Grand Lodges, in becoming members of that organization, surrender some of their rights as a sovereign Grand "Lodge within their own juris. diction, then our understanding of the inherent rights of a Grand Lodge is badly warped. The Grand Master, under this same head, says: The need for co-operation between the masonic jurisdictions of the United States needs no advocacy. Our sad experiences in the past settle that matter beyond dispute. We cannot understand why the Masonic Fraternity are called upon to apologize for the position taken by them during the late war. About 7,000 of the 45,000 Masons in Kansas "shouldered the musket" and entered the service of their country, this being an average of about one out of every five members of the craft. The others gave their moral and financial aid to an extent where in many instances it actually hurt, so far as their individual affairs were concerned. The good wives and daughters labored hard and many actually gave up their lives in furnishing necessary equipment for the comfort of the boys, or to relieve their suffering when sick or wounded. Why, therefore, should the brethren of New York or any other jurisdiction continually offer an apology for what Masonry failed to do during the war? You cannot be a good Mason and not a loyal citizen, whether it be in the United States or elsewhere. It seems it is high time to "call off" some of these propagandists who are neglecting their official duties 'in the Craft at
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home and running around the country trying to boost up some outside organization and disgrace the Fraternity by admitting that they failed to do their duty when our country was at war. M.'. W.'. SAMUEL NELSON SAWYER, chairman of their Com-
mittee on Correspondence, presents an unusual formal report and we regret that space will not permit of quoting most of it in full. However, in calling attention to the lack of interest manifested by the Craft in reading the important Report on Correspondence, we quote the following: The rapid growth in membership has brought into our ranks many who have not yet found their way into the spirit of Freemasonry. Here, no doubt, is to be found one chief reason for the restless searching after strange fields of endeavor. Another reason appears to be the growing consciousness of numerical strength, hankering to consolidate this factor into an instrument of power for self-assertion in outside affairs. Propagandists see in such organization a desirable ally to further their particular objects. And it has always been thus. The plain duty would seem to be to strengthen the pillars of the Temple that they be not torn down or weakened. An organized effort must be made to push to the fore the teachings of the Craft, and to bring all under their influenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the new brethren to learn the historical, philosophical and practical significance of them, the older brethren to renew their faith in them, back to Masonry. The hopes of thousands are centered on Masonry, in the faith that here are revealed the principles for the building up of manhood and the stabilizing of civilization. Brother SAWYER might very consistently have concluded this portion of his report with a statement that the lack of interest by the Craft in reading the Reports on Correspondence is not confined wholly to the lay membership, but reached high in the oflftcial ranks of the Grand Lodges. These Proceedings are so extremely interesting throughout that it is hard for the writer to "draw the line." However, "twelve bells" have sounded, and we must pass on to another review. The Report on Correspondence, presented by Brother SAMUEL NELSON SAWYER, includes a report on the question of extending fraternal relations to the Grand Lodges of Queensland, Ecuador, Czecho-Slovakia, Vienna, Guatemala and Italy. The prayers for recognition were granted in all cases except that of Guatemala. This report contains a complimentary review of the Proceedings of Kansas for 1921. Brother SAWYER pays an undeserved compliment to the writer of this report, as he states that "Secretary WILSON is the Grand Representative of New York." This honor goes to our Judge GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, of Girard, prominent in this State as a jurist, and likewise our District Deputy Grand Master for the Forty-ninth District. Reference is also made in his report to that portion of our Pro-
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ceedings dealing with the action of our Grand Lodge in having a portrait of the Grand Secretary published in the Proceedings, and he states that no such picture appears in the copy which he reviewed, but he presumed his copy was defective. No, the volume was complete although it did not contain the picture in question. The writer of this report is somewhat old-fashioned and void of all twaddling sentiment, and up' to the present time has succeeded in keeping his picture out of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Before we add the usual names and titles, we venture to ask our efficient, competent and worthy Brother KEN WORTHY why he does not print on the outside back cover of his Proceedings, instead of the inside of the front cover, a list of their Grand Officers, the chairmen of their committees, and then the date and place of their next Annual Communication. This information is extremely valuable to the writers of the Reports on Correspondence. ARTHUR S . TOMPKINS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Nyack. ROBERT JUDSON KENWORTHY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Ma-
sonic Hall, New York City. SAMUEL NELSON SAWYER, Correspondent, Palmyra.
NORTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 454; members, 36,576; net gain, 3,651. Raleigh, January 3, 1922. J. BAILEY OWEN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother M. C. S. NOBLES (excuse initials but they are on the Grand Secretary of North Carolina), was present. The Grand Master in presenting his address first calls attention to the action of their Grand Lodge one year ago in appointing a "Committee on Education." The committee met, discussed the subject and requested a brother to prepare a course of study for the Masons of their jurisdiction. This was done, and the Grand Master communicated with their lodges and District Deputy Grand Masters, urging them to take up this course either in their local lodges or district meetings. , The Grand Master further recommends that the committee be continued with the request that they get out a new course of study the coming year. This is very similar to the plan recommended by our Grand Master one year ago, and we expect to work out a line of masonic knowledge in the same way. The Grand Secretary presents a very complete report, and in
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concluding the same refers to the practice of members using contraband Rituals. He states that for seven years they have had a law prohibiting such practice, but no one has ever been convicted and punished under this statute, and he does not believe the law will become really effective until some one is convicted and punished. An invitation was extended to the Grand Lodge by St. John's Lodge, of New Bern, to join with them in celebrating their one hundred fiftieth anniversary. The committee further states that they have spent all the money they have ever had in preparing for this event; otherwise they would pay every Mason's way in North Carolina to be with them. The railroads, however, have granted a rate for this occasion, and we -venture a guess that a -most delightful time was had. The chairman of the Committee on Correspondence submitted a special report, stating that had he known the amount of work involved in the preparation of such a report he "most positively" would have declined the appointment. He states that the report would be turned over at the proper time to the Grand Secretary and would appear in the Proceedings of this Communication. Brother GRAY evidently fell by the wayside, as his report does not
appear in this journal. We hope for better results next year. Simply as a matter of information to our own brethren we quote the following remarks made by their Past Grand Master HACKETT in opposition to the endorsement of the Towner-Sterling
bill by their Grand Lodge: I understand . . . and I have been informed since I came here, that the Southern .Tur'isdiction of the Scottish Rite, are the principal ones who are advocating the re.solution which has been presented to the Grand Lodge. Not having ever become afRliateid with Scottish Masonry I don't linow anything about how that is. There is one thing tliough, that I have watclied since I was Grand IMaster of this Grand Lodge, and"I have seen it growing witli fear for the great organic mistaltes of this work, and that is the Blue Lodges hurrying and rushing to get men through the first three degrees in order that they will go into so-called higher Masonry. There never has been any higher Masonry, and there never will be! I have joined and have gone through the Shrine, and I don't feel that I ever was more elevated than by this Grand Lodge when I became a Master Mason in the Blue Lodge; and I want that sentiment to seethe, because if it doesn't and if men are asked to go into Blue Lodge Masonry for the simple purpose of getting into some higher lodges, then the purpose is destroyed. Xow, then, I don't know whether there is a copy of this bill here or not. Men say what they understand It to be, and I say what I understand it to be ; I want to know what it is. If the bill contains such as in plain language can be construed to mean that the appropriation provided thereby is to be used in the schools where white and black are taught together, I am opposed to the resolution, and eternally opposed to it. If it simply means a resolution that the Grand Lodge of North Carolina shall go on 'record as favoring advancement in education, I a.m iust as much for it as any Mason in here ; but I don't intend to vote on it until that is found out, and the sooner it is found out the better it would .suit me.
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His efforts, however, were in vain, as the report of the committee endorsing the bill was adopted. The day will come, and is not f a r distant, when the good judgment of such brethren as . Brother HACKETT will be respected and the foolish sentiment which is now r a m p a n t will be a thing of the past. Those of us who have our ear close to t h e grass roots know full well that the position taken by Brother HACKETT is correct. Our own Grand Lodge "put over" the Towner-Sterling resolution, but it was not done until the Grand Lodge was about to close and after eighty per cent of our members had left the hall. JAMES H . WEBB, M - ' . W-'. Grand Master, Hillsboro. WILLIAM W . WILLSON, R . ' . W-'. Grand Secretary, Raleigh. HENRY A. GRADY, P . ' . G-'. M.'., Correspondent, Clinton.
Next Annual, Raleigh, J a n u a r y 16, 1923.
NORTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 124; members, 14,375; net gain, 793. Fargo, June 20, 1922. HENRY E . BYORUM, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master. They received, as distinguished visitors, M.'. W.'. Brothers HERMAN HELD, Grand Master of Minnesota, and HENRY C. SMITH,
-Grand Master of Montana. They were likewise honored with the presence of the Grand Commander and Grand High Priest of their jurisdiction. They havo a form of questionnaire which must accompany each petition for the Mysteries of Masonry. We do not know just what is required in their questionnaire, but presume it deals with a man's record not only while on earth himself, but quite likely goes back two or three generations. They have a law which requires every Master Mason to learn the lecture of the third degree within a period of six months; otherwise, he is not entitled to vote, hold office or dimit. The Grand Master goes one better and suggests that in case of failure the brother be cited by his lodge and suspended from all the rights until the lecture is committed: They are firmly of the opinion evidently that the same authority which conferred the rights of a Master Mason upon a brother has the privilege of taking them away from him again. An unusual happening occurred in one of their lodges, when a father and six sons were raised by their Jamestown Lodge No. 6 on
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March 22, 1922. The Proceedings contain an excellent likeness of the father and boys. The report of the Grand Secretary consumes ten pages of the Proceedings, dealing with various matters in and out of the fraternity. We note the absence from their Proceedings of any address or oration dealing with the principles and teachings of our time honored Institution. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother GRANT SHERMAN HAGER and includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. EDWIN A. RIPLEY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Mandana. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Fargo. GRANT S . HAGER, Correspondent, Grafton.
We fail to find the date and place for holding the next Annual Communication.
NOVA SCOTIA—1922. Lodges, 79; members 9,498; net gain, 717. Lunenburg, June 14, 1922.
JOHN MURRAY LAWSON, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. R.'. W-'. J O H N G. MITCHELL, our Grand Representative, was
present. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge a procession was formed and the brethren were escorted to the Presbyterian Church, where a sermon was delivered by their Grand Chaplain, which is printed in full in the Proceedings. The Grand Master has the following to say in regard to the city in which they held their. Annual Communication: Lunenburg has been blessed all down the years with a high class of citizens ; among them many occupying the highest positions in the Province —ecclesiastical, judicial and parliamentary: Her "commerce and fisheries" are among the leading industries of the country, while her home life is of the highest and purest character, so that we, as Masons, have made no mistake in convening in the "grand old town," which has maintained, all down the years, a masonic lodge, now just celebrating its centennial anniversary. I feel assured that each member of the Grand Lodge will carry away with him lasting and pleasant impressions of its delights and beauties. He offers the following few words as an apology for not having accomplished more during his administration, although from an examination of the record we are inclined to believe that ho explanation was a t all necessary, as he served the Craft most faithfully and his visits to the lodges were many and of great interest:
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Unfortunately my years and health interfered to a great extent, yet I trust the brethren will feel that I have done what I could, and will, in their great masonic charity, overlook my deflciencies and will take it for granted that 1 have not spared myself, but have accomplished something towards the advancement of Masonry in this jurisdiction and preserved harmony among its devotees. R e f e r r i n g t o his visit t o t h e i r S t . A n d r e w ' s Lodge N o . 1, which is a n h i s t o r i c a l masonic lodge in t h e i r j u r i s d i c t i o n , h e h a s t h e following t o s a y : The gathering had a two-fold purpose, to receive an official visit from the Grand Master and to distribute a certain masonic jewel, or medal that has been awarded to prominent members of the Order. The medal is issued in connection with the Nova Scotia Lodge of Research, and is awarded in the jurisdiction to those who have presided in the Grand East, to brethren who had carried on an historical research of interest and benefit to the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, and to distinguished visitors. The medal is of unique design bearing the great seal of the Grand Lodge on one side, and the reverse the burning lamp over an open book. It is called "The E r a s m u s James Philips Medal," In honor of that distinguished brother who was the first Provincial Grand Master to preside over a masonic lodge in the British overseas possessions, and that was in Annapolis Royal in 1731. W e n o t e from t h e r e p o r t of t h e i r F r e e m a s o n s ' H o m e E n d o w m e n t F u n d t h a t t h e y h a v e on h a n d a l m o s t $40,000.00. T h e i r l a w w a s a m e n d e d p r o v i d i n g f o r d u a l m e m b e r s h i p , which in t h e j u d g m e n t of t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t is a m o s t s e r i o u s mist a k e , a n d i n less t h a n t w o y e a r s ' t i m e i t will be impossible f o r t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y t o i n d i c a t e h o w m a n y m e m b e r s t h e y h a v e on their rolls, t o s a y n o t h i n g of t h e s u s p e n s i o n s w h i c h will n o w t a k e place f r o m t i m e t o time, a l t h o u g h t h e s a m e m e m b e r s will on o t h e r rolls be c a r r i e d a s m e m b e r s in good s t a n d i n g . By resolution their Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of E n g l a n d w a s accorded t h e r a n k of a P a s t Senior G r a n d W a r d e n . Q u i t e unlike o u r own l a w , a s w e r a n k all r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s n e a r o t h e r G r a n d Lodges a s P a s t G r a n d J u n i o r W a r d e n s . W e r e g r e t to n o t e t h a t t h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e fails t o i n c l u d e a r e v i e w of o u r 1922 P r o c e e d i n g s , n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e f a c t t h a t t h e y w e r e sent out of t h i s office i n M a r c h . J A M E S HENRY WINPIELD, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master,
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J A M E S C . JONES, R ' - W - ' . Grand Secretary a n d Correspondent, Halifax. Next Annual, Halifax.
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OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 587; members, 163,657; net gain, 15,177. The minutes show that the Grand Lodge met at the hotel in Cleveland on October 19, 1921, and were escorted by detachments from the several local commanderies of Knights Templar to the magnificent new Masonic Temple on Euclid Avenue, where the Communication was held. The Grand Master directed the Deputy Grand Master to open a lodge of Master Masons, and called for the report of the Committee on Credentials. This was done, after which the Grand Lodge was honored with the presence of the Grand Master, who was received with the Grand Honors and then opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. A short address of welcome was extended to the members. of the Grand Lodge by Brother WILLIAM S . FITZGERALD, Mayor of the city of Cleveland. The Grand Master then presented his annual address, offering but very few words of explanation in doing so. He first deals with the subject of necrology, stating that 1,553 of their brethren had passed away during the year. A sad part of this portion of his address is the announcement t h a t their unbroken line of twentyeight Past Grand Masters was severed on account of the loss of M.'. W.'- Past Grand Master LEWIS P H I L I P SCHAUS, which oc-
curred on December 4, 1920. During the year he issued Letters of Dispensation for the establishment of eleven new lodges. He reports having visited forty-eight lodges in their jurisdiction. In making his visits to their Masonic Home at Springfield during the year he found that the conditions were again becoming crowded and some applicants were obliged to wait until provision could be made for their comfort. This is similar to our own experience in Kansas, as we are now confronted with the question of increasing our housing capacity because of the demand for admission. He met with the Committee on Ritual several times during the year in connection with the work of correcting errors, "typographical and otherwise." A new edition of their ciphers is to be printed, as the present one is exhausted. He was obliged to suspend two Masters during the year, both of whom were ordered to appear before the Grand Lodge at this Annual Communication. He recommended that a law be created, fixing the time which should elapse between degrees, the time suggested being four weeks.
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He also recommended that it be made a masonic offense to solicit or to recommend a Master Mason to receive any degrees in any other organization or body recognized by their Grand Lodge, for a period of not less than three months after the brother has passed a satisfactory examination in the Master Mason degree. It was recommended that a uniform accounting system be prepared and adopted by the Grand Lodge for use of all lodges, and the subject was referred to their Committee on Ways and Means, which committee recommended that the subject be referred to a committee of three to report a t the Grand Lodge one year hence. Concerning the recoinmendation of the Grand Master that four weeks elapse between the conferring of each degree, the committee were of the opinion t h a t there was not sufficient reason to justify such an amendment to their laws. As to the Grand Master's recommendation in regard to soliciting or recommending Master Masons for other degrees within a limited time, the committee recommended that t h e matter be referred to a special committee of five to report at the next Annual Communication. The committee approved of the recommendation that each Master Mason shall within two months after his obligation, acquire and pass an examination in the lecture of the third degree. The committee could see no good reason for creating a standing Committee on Ritual, believing that under their Constitution it is within the power and duty of the Grand Master to have full charge of the Ritual and ceremonies. Past Grand Master Brother O. P. SPERRA presents the usual Report on Correspondence, which includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He compliments us with two and one-half pages of his excellent report. FRANK M . EANSBOTTOM, M . ' - W - ' . Grand Master, Zanesville. J. H. BROMWELL, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. O. P. SPERRA, P . ' . G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Ravenna. Next Annual, Columbus, October 18, 1922.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 433; members, 55,231; net gain, 6,799. Guthrie, February 28, 1922.
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the opening of the Grand Lodge. After this the Grand Secretary reported that a constitutional number of lodges were in attendance and the Grand Master thereupon opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. The Grand Chaplain then offered prayer, and included with the same a petition to the Almighty for the protection of one of the numerous outside organizations tagged on to Masonry. The Grand Master in presenting his address says: "I have done my best to serve you faithfully, and have devoted my entire time to the affairs of the Grand Lodge." We doubt not that the brother fulfilled his obligations to the fullest extent, but we wonder what Doctor K U H N would think of his expression, "I have done." He refers to the conditions in general, covering the disarmament proposition. F a r East question, including China, and various other matters which were largely the result of our late unpleasantness with our German friends. After disposing of these propositions he goes a little further west and north and touches on the Central European question, all of which is interesting, but we rise to question the propriety of such an address before a body of Masons. In concluding that portion of his address we quote the following: Can we persuade ourselve.s that the disarmament conference was called because of the influence of the principle of brotherly love among nations? Or was it rather to save the world from bankruptcy? And yet through all, the fraternity of Freemasonry has grown in numbers more rapidly than at any time in its history. And today Freemasonry in its strength is more robust, and in its standing more highly respected, and in its power more influential than ever before. And from everywhere the world over comes the good tidings that men high in political, social, and economic affairs, and from all avocations of life, are eager to join its ranks, subscribe to its doctrine.^, and permit its great principles to shape and govern their actions. Yet it is but natural that men of high ideals, lofty conceptions and strong character should seek to ally themselves with an association whose first and foremost tenet is brotherly love, and which has expressed its sympathy and compassion for those who are downtrodden, and to offer its fellowship and friendship to those who are now most in need.
The Grand Master reports that on June 16, 1921, their Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, now eighty-six years of age, Father MuRROW, laid the corner-stone of the Samuel Richard Memorial Hall of Bacone .Cottage for Indians at Muskogee. Brother MuRROW announced that this would be his last official masonic act. The Grand Master states that the ceremonies were made unusually impressive "because of the aged and devout brother who officiated and whose services to the Fraternity, and to his Master, in what is now Oklahoma cover more than sixty years." The writer of this report has had the personal acquaintance of Brother MuRROW for
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many years, and to him we are indebted for words of encouragement during our early experience as Grand Secretary, almost thirty years ago, when the work was long and tedious in building up the records of our own Grand Jurisdiction. We distinctly call to mind the following remark made by Brother MURROW to the undersigned when talking with him some years ago at Okmulgee, in complimenting the writer on his work: "Grand Secretaries are born and not cultivated." We trust that Brother MURROW, even at his advanced age, may be spared to the Craft in Oklahoma for years to come. In reporting the laying of this corner-stone we quote the following few words, after the elements had been deposited on the stone: "And the old servant of GOD raised his hands to Heaven and blessed the place and its inhabitants." The Grand Master reports that a picnic was given on August 19th by the members of India Temple of the Mystic Shrine for the children of the Masonic Home at Belle Isle, Oklahoma City. The report states that some of the children were entertained, with other children, a t parties prepared for them; others were taken to picture shows and a general good time was had. The next morning the children were taken to Guthrie where they were entertained for that day and night by the Masons of that city and the nexl morning returned to the Home. Wonders wall never cease. The Master of one of their lodges reported to their Grand Master that he desired to receive a petition for the degrees from a man who had been convicted and served two years in a Federal prison. The Grand Master made reply to the effect that if any lodge received a petition from such a man its Charter would be arrested and its officers, from the Master down, should be expelled. We say the Grand Master did not make his statement too strong. The Grand Master recommended that where a petitioner had been elected or had received one or two degrees, he could, while residing within the jurisdiction of the lodge, have the remainder of the degrees conferred upon him in another jurisdiction, providing it was done by request of the lodge electing him. Our Kansas law is directly the opposite. It is proposed to hold a semi-centennial celebration of their Grand Lodge in 1924. A proper committee has been appointed and we anticipate the occasion will be one not only long to be remembered by the present generation, but will mark an important milestone in the history of Masonry in Oklahoma. Kansas held their semi-centennial celebration in 1906. A resolution was presented and adopted to the effect that Master Masons should be employed at the Masonic Home to fill certain
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positions now held by those who were not members of the Craft. All things being equal the resolution certainly was a meritorious one. In 1908 the Grand Lodge was obliged to expel from the Fraternity one of their Past Grand Masters, who has now become infirm and with advanced age must soon answer the call. His case was presented to the Grand Lodge and a statement made that affliction had descended upon him; sickness, sorrow, pain and bereavement had been his lot, and it would be a most charitable act for the Grand Lodge to restore this venerable brother to good standing. It is useless for the writer to add much to this act as reported by the Grand Lodge, as the old brother was unanimously restored to good membership and the most pathetic part, and as a concluding incident. Past Grand Master, "Father" JOSEPH S . MURROW, restored to this brother the Past Grand Master's jewel of which he had been deprived when he was expelled. Brother MuRROW stated there was not a happier man in the hall than this old man. The Proceedings state that these two venerable brethren threw their arms around each other and stood in close embrace for a couple of minutes. This is a demonstration of true masonic charity and brotherly love. We regret that space will not permit of our adding more to this review of our Oklahoma brethren, but there are others to be considered and we must therefore close. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother THOMAS C . HUMPHREY, and includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. He is very considerate in according to us almost three pages of his excellent report. LESLIE H . SWAN, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Oklahorna. WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, R-'- W . ' . Grand Secretary, Guthrie. THOMAS C . HUMPHREY, P ' - G - ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Oklahoma, February 27, 1923.
OREGONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 156; members, 23,749; net gain, 2,637. Portland, June 14, 1922. PRANK S . BAILLIE, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. "Low Twelve" has sounded and the printer is waiting for the last of our copy, and it is therefore necessary to refer to the Grand Lodge of Oregon through their Official Circular Number One, issued on August 7, 1922, as their Proceedings are now more than one month past due. For this reason we a r e unable to refer to
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the transactions of their Grand Lodge in general, and can make no reference to their Report on Correspondence. During this Communication resolutions were adopted as follows: Forbidding Master Masons to apply for membership in the Masonic Bodies until one year after receiving Master Mason's degrees. To be read in open lodge. Forbidding Master Masons to apply for membership in other orders of masonic ciualiflcation which have not Grand Lodge sanction. To be read in open lodge. Discouraging organization of juvenile societies, based upon masonic qualification, whose members are girls or boys of less than sixteen years of age. To be read in open lodge. Ordering Grand M:aster's address to be read in open lodge. Ordering Grand Orator's address to be read in open lodge. Changing name of Oswego Lodge No. 109 to Milwaukie Lodge No. 109. Conferring concurrent jurisdiction on Sandy Lodge No. 158 ; Gresham Lodge No. 152, and Fairview Lodge No. 92. Adopting new form for committee report. An appropriation of $10,000.00 was made for building a club house at their University, a like sum for a club house at their Agricultural College, and $4,000.00 as a Revolving Scholarship Loan Fund to be used by needy students of the University and Agricultural Colleges. G. G. BROWN, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Salem. D. R. CHENEY, R . ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Portland. (Initials above are used by the Grand Secretary instead of given names.)
PENNSYLVANIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 530; members, 180,476; net gain, 11,562, Upon opening this volume we first observe the usual excellent engraving of that beautiful Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, which is possibly the most famous Masonic Temple in the world. Next is an insert, being a likeness of R.'. W.'. JONATHAN BAYARD SMITH, who served as Grand Master from 1789 to 1794 and 1798. to 1802. We wonder if those in power in the Craft throughout the United States would be so apt to introduce into the Fraternity the many and various innovations which seem to be so popular throughout the land if they were permitted to look a t the likeness of this distinguished brother who was so often honored with the highest office within the gift of the members in Pennsylvania?
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The first Quarterly Communication was held in Philadelphia, March 2, 1921. At this Communication, among other things, the Grand Master reported the following: A bequest from Brother WILLIAM P. THOMPSON, a member of Perkins Lodge No. 402, of
$1,000.00 to his lodge, $2,000.00 to the Grand Lodge for the Masonic Home at Elizabethtown, and $2,000.00 to North Broad Street Masonic Home; Brother ALEXANDER S . STROUSE, deceased, who was a
life member of Orient Lodge No. 289, in which he was made a Mason, $2,000.00 to the Grand Lodge for the Masonic Homes. The next Quarterly was held June 1, 1921. Their late Brother W. HARRY BROWN, of Pittsburg Lodge No. 484, presented to the
Grand Lodge during his lifetime fifty $1,000.00 six per cent bonds of the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company, with coupons attached, payable in 1949, but' callable at $110.00. The proper committee recommended that these bonds be cashed for the sum of $50,000.00 and the amount so received should be used in constructing a home for boys at their Elizabethtown Masonic Home, which should be known and designated as the "W. H a r r y Brown Home for Boys." The follov^ing edict was issued by the Grand Master under date of June 1, 1921, the same having been carefully considered at a conference held in the office of the Grand Master at which were present their Committee on Landmarks, other Grand Officers, and District Deputy Grand Masters: WHEREAS. Our laws declare that it is- not in the power of any man, or body of men, to make innovations in the Landmarks of Freemasonry ; and WHERE.4S, .From a number of reliable masonic sources, it is now demonstrated that agencies and influences are actively at work in this jurisdiction, through an organization known as "The Order of the Eastern Star," and other organizations hereinafter referred to, ^vhich organizations have in recent years received as associates in their work, members of this Fraternity, who are now personally identified therewith, and which, as a t present conducted, seriously interfere with our long established and lawfully recognized procedure ; and WHEREAS. W^e cannot acknowledge these organizations, nor be in a n y manner associated with them, and those of our membership who are ^n any manner connected with them, or either of them, subject themselves to a contradictory and a divided allegiance ; and WHEREAS. In the construction of our duty we have always held that whatever is doubtful is dangerous, and any introduction of alien agencies must be interdicted as soon as it becomes known ; and WHEREAS, No Freemason owing allegiance to this Grand Lodge can have affiliation with such bodies without violating his masonic duty, therefore, such associations must be dealt with by the Grand Lodge as we deal with all organizations inimical to Freemasonry ; and WHEREAS, We hold fixedly and unalterably that under the Usages, Customs and Landmarks of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction, we must demand exclusive control over our membership in every relation ordained by tliis Grand Lodge ; and WHEREAS, W^ith social or fraternal bodies exercising authority over
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other agencies for the good ot humanity, by whatever name they may be called, or from whatever source they claim to derive their initial authority, we have nothing to do, and have no desire to interfere in any way, leaving them to govern themselves and manage their own concerns in their own way. This Grand Lodge, however, denies the riglit of any such body, or association, or any member of it, to interfere with the due and orderly management of our fraternal affairs ; and WHEREAS, All lodges and members, who are in any manner associated with any organizations not recognized by this Grand Lodge, are acting in an illegal and unconstitutional manner ; therefore, any of our members who continue in fraternal relationship with such association, after this notice, may be expelled from his lodge for gross unmasonic conduct; and â&#x20AC;˘ WHEREAS, The edict of the Right Worshipful Grand Master emanates from and through the inherent powers of his office, as well as those conferred by the Ahiman Rezon, and has the authority ot masonic law, which must be absolutely followed by everyone in good masonic standing; and W^HEREAS, After thoughtful consideration and careful examination of the whole subject, we have come to the definite and impartial conclusion, that the Order of the Eastern Star, as far as it effects this Grand Lodge, is subversive of the principles and Landmarks of Freemasonry : THEREFORE. I, JOHN S. SELL. Right 'W^orshiptul Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, by virtue of the powers and authorities in me vested, do hereby order and direct that those of our membership who have been misled as to their fraternal duty by being identified with the Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Amaranths, or any organization whose membership is comprised of both sexes, and which in any way have, as a prerequisite, masonic affiliation, shall, within six months from the date hereof, sever all relation therewith, and file a stipulation in writing, with the Secretary ot their respective lodges, to the effect that they have abandoned all allegiance thereto. The Secretaries are hereby directed to read such renunciation a t , the next meeting of the lodge after its receipt, make a minute thereof, and make a special return in each case to the Grand Secretary. AND I further order and direct, that from henceforth, it shall be unlawful for any Freemason under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, to become a member of any organization hereinabove referred to. This Edict confirms decisions by my predecessors in similar situations where such conditions have developed. The Grand Secretary is directed to furnish to each Secretary of the subordinate lodges, a copy ot this Edict, with instructions to have the same printed in full immediately after its receipt, and a copy thereof sent to each member of the lodge, along with the notice issued by them for ttie next meeting thereafter. T h e j o u r n a l of t h e i r P r o c e e d i n g s s t a t e s t h a t t h e f o r e g o i n g " w a s discussed, w i t h only o n e object in view, n a m e l y , t h e w e l f a r e a n d b e s t i n t e r e s t s of F r e e m a s o n r y in P e n n s y l v a n i a . " On D e c e m b e r 22, 1921, h e issued t h e following E d i c t : My Edict ot .Tune 1, 1921, requires members of subordinate lodges under the Grand Lodge ot Pennsylvania, who were members of the Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of .Jerusalem, the Amaranths, or any organization whose membership is composed ot both sexes, and which in any way has, as a prerequisite, masonic affiliation, to sever all relation therewith, within six months (terminating December 1, 1921), and file a stipulation in writing with the Secretary of their respective lodges, to the effect that they have abandoned all allegiance thereto, and furthev
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requiring: the Secretaries to read such renunciations at the next stated meeting of the lodge after their receipt, and make a minute thereof. In order that there may be no misunderstanding of the intent and purport of this Edict, I now declare that a resignation from the Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Amaranths, etc., which permits a member to visit therein, does not abandon all allegiance thereto, and is not a renunciation within the meaning of the Edict; therefore a member of a lodge under the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, who visits a meeting of any of the above-named organizations is amenable to the law. I now order and direct that from and after this date, those members who failed to sign and return a card showing that they had renounced allegiance to, or were not members of, the Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Amaranths, etc., shall be considered as not now members of any of the organizations hereinabove mentioned. If it be subsequently learned that any member of the lodge still holds membership in, or shall visit any of the above-mentioned organizations, the Worshipful Master shall forthwith direct the Junior Warden to prefer charges against such member for refusing to obey the Edict of the Grand Master, and a Trial Committee shall be appointed to try the brother, and if guilty he shall be expelled. The next Quarterly was held September 7, 1921. At this Communication the only business transacted mas, the presentation of the report of the Grand Secretary dealing exclusively with their membership, Committee on By-Laws of subordinate lodges, petitions for new lodges, and a statement to the effect t h a t their late Brother GuSTAVUS CUNNINGHAM RALSTON had bequeathed the residue of his estate, amounting to about $8,000.00 in equal shares to the Masonic Home a t Elizabeth town and the Odd Fellows Orphan Home in Northumberland County. The next Quarterly was held December 7, 1921, for the annual election of Grand Officers and the Committee on Masonic Homes. R.'. W-'. Brother ABRAHAM M . BEITLER was elected to succeed R-"W.'. Brother J O H N S . SELL, who the journal states, declined a reelection. The statement t h a t Brother SELL declined a re-election possibly to the average brother will mean but little, but to the writer of this report it is indeed a worthy compliment and is an evidence of the appreciation of the members of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for the faithful services of a brother who not only required a strict obedience to their Ahiman Rezon, but likewise maintained the dignity of the Craft in that jurisdiction. From the report of the Committee on Temple we note the following, indicating the number of visitors to the Temple during the past year: Nine thousand eight hundred and seventy-three persons, including artists, architects and students from many parts of our own and foreign, countries were conducted on pilgrimages through the Temple by the Guide and Secretary of the Committee on Temple, and the Temple was considered by all the most costly and the finest decorated building devoted to Masonic purposes that it has ever been their pleasure to visit. Every guest received a most cordial welcome.
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The Annual Grand Lodge Communication was held at the usual time, December 27, 1921. In presenting his address the Grand Master uses the following few lines in referring to his services during the two previous years: At the end of two years' service, I feel justified in giving expression to my Impressions derived from close, contact, concerning subjects which I believe are of importance to this Grand Lodge. Thus f a r in our review of Proceedings we have found nothing which so strongly appeals to our own^views on matters of great importance to the F r a t e r n i t y as the following, which we take from Grand Master SELLS' excellent address, and it is worthy of the most careful perusal on the p a r t of the brethren not only in our jurisdiction, but any who may read this r e p o r t : Freemasonry in Pennsylvania is a fraternity. It is not a religious body, it is not a political or social organization, and it does not intermeddle with or take part in political, business, social or religious affairs. Lodges meet for masonic purposes only, namely, for transacting the business incident to the orderly conduct of their affairs, and for conferring degrees by and through which we endeavor to reach the hearts and minds of tlje members and teach them the competency of the Divine wisdom, their relation to Him, and their fraternal duty toward each other and to all mankind. Lodge meetings are not to be meetings for the discussion of subjects of any kind whether social, political, religious, or topical upon which there might be a difference of opinion ; neither a r e they to be places of entertainment, nor places from which there shall emanate propaganda of any kind with a view to moulding or influencing legislation or public opinion. Freemasons in Pennsylvania therefore should guard carefully against innovations, andyvigorously resist everything, which tends to "weaken or abrogate our A ncient Usages, Customs, and Landmarks. They should always keep in /nind the fact t h a t there is no new thing in Freemasonry. Any organization in Pennsylvania, not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and which uses a masonic lodge a s a door through which a man must first pass in order to become a member thereof is not masonic, and membership therein or affiliation therewith by Freemasons should be prohibited. Some of our brothers may say that Masonry h a s no right to interfere with the right of its members to join a n y other organization whether fraternal, or otherwise, and that their right to do so as citizens is guaranteed by the Constitution. These seem to forget that they have no inborn or inherent right to become Masons, and the Federal Constitution does not guarantee this privilege. The privilege of becoming a Mason emanates from the Grand Lodge operating through its subordinate lodges. Therefore it naturally follows, that since they are Masons under and oy virtue of the Grand Lodge, they must be obedient to its mandates, and any brother who cannot cheerfully submit to all the Rules, Regulations and Edicts as promulgated by the Grand Lodge, should sever his masonic relations, or be compelled to do so. I believe, and I think every thoughtful Mason will agree, that no organization, whether it be religious, political, business or fraternal, which in its very inception and perpetuity depends absolutely upon another, and unless within itself there is sufficient merit to stand on its own foundation, has any right to existence.
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Freemasonry is an ancient institution. It has come down through the ages as honorable, respected and unique, in that it neither linows nor recognizes class, nationality or religion ; neither does it attempt to justify or argue the necessity for its existence. It does not solicit'membership, neither does it repel any man who believes in a Supreme Being, and whose conduct in the community in which he resides is consistent "with good citizenship. Its doors are open to every GOD-fearing, home-respecting, lawabiding man. It is therefore universal. Freemasonry should not be made the test of membership for any other organization. All such organizations are parasitical and are inimical to Freemasonry. Every Freemason owing his masonic existence by or through the grace of this or any other Grand Lodge should stop and think before he barters his masonic birthright for something unmasonic ; and lodges will do -weW if they will securely close their doors against every man likely to use that door as an entrance to any organization except it be a masonic organization. I have found in a number of instances, masonic lodges in this State entirely do'minated, particularly in the matter of election of officers, by members of an organization composed, in part, of Masons, but which is not recognized by this Grand Lodge ; and it is also a well-known fact that in certain chapters of Royal Arch Masons, membership in, or a t least petition in this organization was essential before a favorable ballot could be expected. In the flies of the Grand Master's office, for 1921, is documentary evidence of the attempted interference, even in the conduct of the affairs of this Grand Lodge, by high officials of this same organization. Such disloyalty to this Grand Lodge and to Freemasonry in general, is a danger signal of which Masonry in Pennsylvania takes notice, and I predict that this Grand Lodge which is supreme and sovereign within itself, will never permit itself to be dominated, controlled or influenced by, or in the interest of any other organization, or by Masons who are rnefnbers thereof.
The Grand Master felt justified in reaffirming a decision made in 1880 by their late R-'. W-'- P a s t Grand Master NISBET, in r e g a r d
to the investigation of the character of petitioners and we quote the following: I have therefore decided and required that absolute obedience to this Edict, and to the requirements on this subject as laid down by Past-Grand Master WATEES. must be observed, and in addition it is now further r e quired that in the case of every petitioner, the committee, or one of them, shall certify to the Worshipful Master in his own handwriting, written on the margin of the petition, that he, or they, 'personally visited the home of the petitioner, and that the home conditions of the petitioner are such as consistently belong in the home of a Master Mason.
Referring to innovations in lodges, we feel justified in quoting the following: In a number of instances, I have- prohibited lodges from carrying out a program arranged in connection with a banquet or other lodge, or assumed lodge occasion ; .these generally being "lectures, stereopticon exhibitions, concerts by brethren, dances, . card parties. Past Master's night, ladies' night, social hours, etc." Most of these were the result of over-zealous, perhaps misguided Worshipful Masters who wished to distinguish their administration by doing something different from their predecessors, without regard to their
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obligation and the Ancient Charges to which they submitted when installed. In each of these cases, a letter, a copy of which is on file in the correspondence of the Grand Master, 1920-1921, prohibiting these unmasonic functions, and reprimanding those responsible for it, was spread on the minutes of the respective lodges, as a reminder, not only to the offender, but to those who come after as well; I hope with good results. A cause for much concern Just now seems to be the notices for meetings as sent out by many of our lodges. The Grand Master is conservative, perhaps old-fashioned enough to feel that there should nothing appear on, or be enclosed with a lodge notice except that alone which relates to the meeting for which it is sent out, with all personal references omitted. Instead, we find highly lithographed, sometimes engraved creations, in imitation of other organizations whose rules a r e entirely different from our own. Many of these notices bear the names of many brethren appointed to every conceivable place; many have enclosed with them. In violation of the decisions of Past Grand Masters, slips announcing various immaterial, unimportant and trifling data, and in all cases offending against the best traditions of t h e Fraternity as well as the canons of good taste and refinement. If "Worshipful Masters will keep before them as a guide, that oft repeated masonic axiom that "what is not permitted in Freemasonry, is prohibited," they will have better lodges, and will save not only themselves, but the Grand Master as well, much vexation and annoyance. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r u l e d t h a t t h e u s u a l Lodge C o m m i t m e n t S e r v i c e could be used w h e r e t h e r e m a i n s of a b r o t h e r h a d been crem a t e d . W e v e n t u r e to confirm t h e j u d g m e n t of B r o t h e r S E L L S , a s h i s r u l i n g is good c o m m o n sense. H e r e f e r s to the m u c h discussed g h o s t of F r e e m a s o n r y â&#x20AC;&#x201D; p h y s i cal qualification. However, t h e w r i t e r does n o t feel t h a t it is necess a r y to q u o t e a n y p o r t i o n of his a d d r e s s on t h i s subject, a s all who a r e f a m i l i a r w i t h the G r a n d L o d g e of P e n n s y l v a n i a can j u d g e for t h e m s e l v e s a s to w h e r e t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of t h a t j u r i s d i c t i o n stood on t h a t s u b j e c t . H e h a s t h e foUow^ing t o s a y in r e g a r d t o t h e m u c h talked of and discussed M a s o n i c Service A s s o c i a t i o n : The Masonic Service Association, to which I referred in my report of last year, has been active in its work as indicated in its reports which from time to time have reached our desk. With the broad educational policy of this association, so far as this relates to masonic teachings, no one will object; but unless the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is ready to change its Constitution and completely abandon its attitude toward the activities of subordinate lodges and what may with propriety be done therein, then the activities of this Association must be submitted to the most careful scrutiny, if the mandates of the Aliiman Rozon are to be obeyed and the decisions of our Grand Masters are to be enforced. .The purpose of this .Association in its inception, and as outlined to us when we became one of its members, was to secure concerted action among the Grand Lodges of the nation, in affording reliof in cases of great national or even whole-world disaster ; and with this purpose we were then and still are in hearty sympathy and accord. It seems to me, however, that since the purpose of this association, as originally defined, h a s been enlarged so as to include certain activities
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and functions entirely beyond those originally announced, and entirely foreign to our traditional and well-defined policy, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania with its vast resources and its large and responsive membership could well afford to resume and from henceforth retain its sovereignty in all things. To my mind, we should conduct our own household in our own way, and I venture the prediction that in the future as in the past, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania will never be found delinquent in its response to all meritorious demands.
We extract the following few lines from his report under the head of "Employment Bureaus": It would seem to the Grand Master that if more of our unemployed brethren were willing to accept a jol) rather than insist on filling a pomtion, there would be little, if any, need for the Grand Lodge operating these enterprises ; which will, I believe, eventually become inadvisable.
The Grand Master reports that early in the current year he was obliged to suspend one of their lodges for the reason that the Order of the Eastern Star met in the same lodge room. The otficers of the lodge, upon receipt of the communication,, appeared before the Grand Master and asked permission to convene at a place nine miles distant from the location of the lodge for the , reason that they were unable to procure. a suitable place. This was refused, and the journal states that "the brethren rising to the emergency, and determining not to be prevented by the influence of any other organization in that community, purchased a building, and remodeled it for the use of the lodge." After all these requirements had been complied with the Grand Master approved the change of meeting place and the lodge is now meeting as usual. We regret that space will not permit of our quoting what the Grand Master has to say in regard to masonic banquets. However, a few .words on this subject will not be amiss. He states that in many places throughout the State there is a real necessity for providing a meal for those who come miles to attend the meeting, but many of their lodges not so situated, provide a banquet for every meeting, stated, special and extra. He then, in his forceful manner, disposed of this subject by stating that no lodge should expend all of its receipts in entertaining the members. In the Report on Correspondence, prepared by Brother THOMAS F. PENMAN, is included a review of our 1921 Proceedings, and personal reference is made to the writer of this report, who is a native of the Keystone State, for which we are grateful. We are distinctly proud of this fact, not only because we are a native of that jurisdiction, but because of the policy of their Grand Lodge in adhering to the writings of the fathers. ABRAHAM M . BEITLER, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Philadelphia. J O H N A. PERRY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. THOMAS P . PENMAN, Correspondent, Philadelphia.'
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1922.
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PHILIPPINE ISLANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 78; members, 6,297; net gain, 1,171. Manila, J a n u a r y 24, 1922. EDWIN E . ELSER, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. Brother EDWIN L . DRIGGS responded on roll call as the Grand Representative of Kansas. The Grand Master issued a number of circulars, all of which are spread in full in his address and we note among them one which is in absolute conformity with our own laws, and that is in regard to the secrecy of the ballot. His ruling is that the ballot must be kept secret and sacred; it must not be known how any individual brother votes; it is a masonic offense for a brother to tell how he voted or intends to vote. In the event the ballot is unfavorable it is not proper to discuss the ballot with any brother and much less with one who is not a Mason, neither is it proper for the members of a lodge to discuss an unfavorable ballot in the lodge room, in open lodge, or after lodge has closed, or outside of the lodge hall. Under another circular he directs attention to their law in regard to prohibiting the serving of intoxicating liquors-at any lodge functions. Twelve pages of his address are devoted to a full discussion of the jurisdictional rights of their Grand Lodge, as well as a full history of conditions surrounding the establishment of lodges in that country. We regret that space will not permit of printing the entire subject, as it is most valuable from an historical point of view. He makes particular.reference to what is called "Grand Orient de Espana." Better let them alone and they will "hang themselves." Under the head of so-called "Higher Degrees," we quote the following: During my year as Grand Master it has several times been brought to my attention that solicitation among the members has been very active on behalf of the so-called higher degrees, and in many instances while visiting lodges in the provinces I liave been asked if it was necessary to take these degrees to obtain standing in the Symbolic Lodges; with the explanation that while the inquirer was most anxious to take the degrees, he could really not afford to do so at the time, and still he would not want to jeopardize his standing or rather prestige in the Blue Lodge, and rather than to do so he would take these degrees at a sacrifice to himself and family, rather than lose caste among the brethren of his lodge. It is needless for me to tell you that I informed him that although degrees have run as high as 99 or 100, still there was no degree higher than that of Master Mason, and no matter how many degrees He might, take he would still be no better a Mason than a Master Mason.
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We believe this is the first time it has come under our observation where a member of a Symbolic Lodge was so thoroughly ignorant of the fundamental principles of the Institution that he wanted to know whether it would be necessary for him to receive the so-called "higher degrees" in order to have good standing in a Symbolic Lodge. He refers to a matter which was called to his attention dealing with society and labor organizations which were copying largely after masonic customs. It seems that some of these organizations had introduced into their forms some of the symbols, regalia, insignia and forms of Freemasonry. There is no way of stopping a matter of this kind so far as a Grand Lodge is concerned, unless they could ascertain who the individual was who furnished the necessary brains in divulging secrets and practices of the F r a ternity; then he can easily be fired. We regret to note that he recommends that their Grand Lodge join the movement started in 1921 in Switzerland which without doubt is nothing more or less than the formation of a Supreme Grand Lodge, If such Grand Lodges as the Philippine Islands insist upon becoming a part and parcel of such organizations it will of necessity be the duty of Grand Lodges which have extended them fraternal relations to withdraw their recognition. The Grand-Secretary's report is excellent, and covers all financial mattersiwhich came to his attention, as welj as the usual transactions, such as the issuance of Proceedings, meetings of the Grand Lodge, and other things of this kind. It was resolved that after six months from the date of their Annual Communication no Ritual shall be used by any of their lodges other than the Ritual of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. Our Philippine brethren are disposed to seek the society of the ladies, as we note they had a committee appointed on "Women's Organizations." The committee recommended that the Grand Master appoint a special committee to communicate with the "powers" that be in the Order of the Eastern Star in the United States and ascertain whether dispensations and charters may be obtained for the same. We respectfully refer our Philippine brethren to the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for 1922. Through the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence it was decided that no obligation shall be administered to a candidate who does not have a working knowledge of both the English and Spanish languages. The Report on Correspondence is presented by Brother GEORGE ROGERS HARVEY, Past Grand Master. In the introduction of his report we notice that he refers to the so-called International Ma-
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sonic Congress held in Switzerland, and lists twelve Grand Lodges or Orients which took part in the meeting, and we observe t h a t but one of the twelve Lodges or Orients listed (New York) are recognized by our Grand Lodge, as regular masonic bodies. . We advise our Philippine brethren to go slow. The Report on Correspondence is interesting throughout, and in considering our 1921 Proceedings he compliments us with two full pages of his review. QuiNTiN PAREDES, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Manila. NEWTON C. COMFORT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. GEORGE R. HARVEY, P . ' . G-'. M.'., Correspondent, Manila.
Next Annual, Manila, January 23, 1923.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 15; members, 1,085; net gain, 49. Summerside, June 28, 1922. ' J O H N MCNEVIN, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master. R.'. W.\- Brother WILLIAM G. MCDONALD responded as the representative for our own jurisdiction. The Grand Master states that the growth of their jurisdiction during the year has been "a steady stride of progress; nothing abnormal, nothing wonderful, but a steady and satisfactory growth and development." A fitting tribute is paid to the memory of those brethren who during the past year passed to their final rest. Among them we note that of their P a s t Grand Masters, DANIEL DARRACH and JAMES MCDOUGALL.
The Grand Master laid the corner-stone of their Protestant Orphanage, an institution of which they are very proud. He reports having visited every lodge in their jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary includes with his report a comparative statement of membership, showing the number upon whom the degrees were conferred last year and this year, showing the membership to be 1,085, a net gain of 49. , A law was passed penalizing any lodge which failed to transmit its annual report by the 30th day of April in each year, by denying it representation in the Grand Lodge following such failure. This is in thorough accord with the law of our own jurisdiction. Just before Grand Lodge closed M-'- W-'- Brother A. STERLING
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MACKAY presented the Grand Secretary with a beautiful goldheaded walking stick. We take it that their Grand Secretary, Brother E. T. CARBONELL, really does not require this cane as a physical support, but rather to use it in compelling Secretaries to submit their annual reports within the time required by law. There is no Report on Correspondence. JAMES MERRILL MURLEY, M - ' - W . ' . Grand Master, Charlotte-
town. E. T. CARBONELL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. Next Annual, Charlottetown, June 2V, 1923.
QUEBEC—1922. Lodges, 74; members, 12,059; net gain, 892. Montreal, F e b r u a r y 8, 1922.
CHARLES MCBURNEY, M.". W - " .
Grand Master. The ambassador
of
Kansas, M.'. W-'.
E. A. EVANS,
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present. The Deputy Grand Master, after having ascertained that all the stations were properly occupied, that a constitutional number of lodges were represented, called the Grand Lodge to order, after which the Grand Master, preceded by his Grand Director of Ceremonies and Deputy Grand Master, entered and assumed his chair. The Grand Lodge was then opened in Ample Form. We quote the following, being the first paragraph of his address to the Grand Lodge: You, my brethren, constitute the supreme masonic power and authority in this Province, possessing all the attributes of sovereignty and government—legislative, executive, and .iudicial—limited only by a strict adherence to the Ancient Landmarks of the Order, and by your own Constitution and Regulations. While you are met in regular Convocation the Grand Master is but the presiding officer. During the interval between your Annual Communications, however, he is clothed with all the executive powers of Grand Lodge, except the granting of Charters, but is required to present to you a written report of all his otBcial acts while ruling the Craft in your name. Accordingly, it is now my duty, as well as my high privilege to present to you the report of the Grand Master of Masons of Quebec for the masonic year just ending.
We do this because of his first statement relative to the supreme authority of the brethren constituting a Grand Lodge of Masons. During the year the Grand Master constituted the seven lodges to whom Charters were issued a t the last Annual Communication.
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Master of every jurisdiction
He was asked whether a Mason belonging to a lodge in Quebec could take part in the establishment or conduct of a chapter of the E a s t e r n Star in that Province; also whether a Mason hailing from another Grand Jurisdiction where the Eastern Star is recognized could take such part. He ruled t h a t no countenance whatever can be given to any organization t h a t seeks to build on, or ally itself to, Freemasonry in t h a t Province, until such organization has been recognized and approved by their Grand Lodge. The Eastern Star has never been recognized by the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and justly so, hence his answer to the above questionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both in the negative. We quote the following, which is presented under the head of "Publicity," and we only wish t h a t every Mason in our jurisdiction would not only read, but heed i t : I have noticed with deep regret an occasional incipient desire on the part of a few of our lodges for publicity through the columns of the press. Xaturally reference to masonic activities will, to some extent, find its way into the press without the assistance or connivance of any Mason, and there a r e such newspaper notices that have nothing in them deserving of censure; but when we find In our morning papers the substance of an address delivered the night before in the body of a lodge, or items of information that could have been supplied only by some one who was present, we feel that there is a distinct departure from the ancient traditions of the Craft and a violation of one of its fundamental principles. The desire for publicity is unhealthy and unmasonic. To advertise one's self or one's lodge is contrary to the teaching of our Order. Freemasonry is farther removed than the poles from those societies that think they will be effective because of the noise they make. It is our business to help each other to higher ideals and nobler aspirations, to assist each other in . the development of characters robust, sympathetic, honest. If we are accomplishing anything really worth while in the construction of the Temple, it will not be necessary to advertise ; our lives will speak. Every true Mason will be found supporting every cause that seeks to ennoble and enrich human life, that makes tor purity and sincerity of thought, nobility of conduct, and the understanding and enjoyment of true liberty. The great contribution that Masonry has for the world is the meaning of Brotherhood, and there is nothing that this anxious and restless world needs today so mucli a s to be possessed of the trust, confidence and mutual support which we as Masons seek to inculcate. We shall help to solve the world's problems by living the life and practicing the virtues that Masonry commends in our capacity as citizens; not by attacking these problems as an organized body of Masons. As the sources of the mightiest rivers are to be sought in the seclusion and silence of the heights, so must we seek the inspiration for noble achievement in the sacred and secret bosom of our lodges," and that secrecy must not be violated. The Grand Secretary is to be complimented on his brief, but very interesting report. M.". W-'. Brother E. T. D. CHAMBERS presents the usual Report on Correspondence. In the introduction to his excellent review
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we note the figures submitted, dealing with the membership of Grand Lodges, and without any disposition to "blow our own horn," we would direct his attention to the statistical tables which are always presented as the concluding part of the Report of the Committee on Correspondence in Kansas. These figures are the latest issued by the several Grand Lodges and can always be depended upon. He includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings in the report. CHARLES MCBURNEY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Lachute. "W. W. WILLIAMSON, R . ' . W-'-. Grand Secretary, Montreal. E. T. D. CHAMBERS, P.'. G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Quebec City. Next Annual, Montreal, February 14, 1923.,
QUEENSLAND—1921. We have before us the 1921 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, it being the last journal issued by this Grand Lodge prior to the amalgamation which took place on April 27, 1921, and to which. reference was made in a special report from this committee, and as shown on pages 144 and 145, Proceedings 1922.
QUEENSLAND—1922. Lodges, 288; members, 16,052; net gain, 13,452. ,, The first meeting noted in these Proceedings is that 'of April 27, 1921, held at Brisbane. This was called for the purpose of forming a union as per the agreements between the Grand Lodge of Queensland and the Queensland Grand Lodge, to be known as The United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland. On motion, M-'- W-'. Brother ALEXANDER CORRIE was elected president of the joint meeting. Careful consideration was given to the agreed .treaty between the two Grand Lodges, and the minutes indicate that peace and harmony prevailed during these important transactions. Following the acceptance of the articles, the Grand Marshal made proclamation that the treaty between the two Grand Lodges had been solemnly signed, sealed, ratified and confirmed and t h a t the two fraternities hereafter are one. Following this, • vocal music was rendered, the title of which was "Within These Sacred Walls." Following this, a ceremony was held, being similar in character to that of laying a foundation stone in a building. The
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implements were applied to the several portions of the altar and the elements of corn, wine and oil were deposited thereon. It was indeed interesting throughout. The first Communication held after the consolidation is termed a Special Communication and was held in Brisbane on May 25, 1921. At this meeting Grand Officers were selected for the ensuing year. M.'. W.'- Brother ALEXANDER CORRIE was chosen Grand Master, and CHARLES H . HARLEY Grand Secretary. The next was a Quarterly Communication held on June 1st. At this Communication the Grand Lodge adopted, confirmed and ratified the resolution adopted by the convention, approving the articles of the treaty. This, we take it, is the last act in officially consolidating these two Grand Lodges. We sincerely trust that the Grand Secretary of the new Grand Lodge will hereafter include with his Proceedings a summary or synopsis of their membership, showing the number of members on their rolls and the number of lodges under their obedience. Such would be in keeping with almost all other Grand Lodges and the information is invaluable to the one who is so unfortunate as to do the work of compiling the statistical table showing the membership and number of lodges throughout the world. The writer of this report happens to be the one who performs this labor. ALEXANDER CORRIE, M . ' . W-"- Grand Master. (Address not given.) CHARLES H . HARLEY, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Brisbane.
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 4 1 ; members, 14,217; net gain, 1,803. We first note, a Special Communication was held June 24, 192U, for the purpose of dedicating the hall and apartments for the use of Saint Albans Lodge No. 6. Quite a program was rendered, including vocal and instrumental music, and no doubt a good time was had. The next is a Special Communication held on November 11, 1920, for the purpose of constituting what they term as their Overseas Lodge, and the oration was delivered by Past Grand Master HERBERT A. RICE, which concluded with three verses of a poem, the principal words of which were "Give us men." The lodge is to be known as Overseas Lodge No. 40. The Semi-Annual Communication was held November 15, 1920. The first business transacted was the report of the Com-
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missioners on Trials. We offer no comments on this subject as matters of that kind are purely personal with the various Grand .furisdictions. The Annual Communication was held May 16, 1921. Our Grand Representative, Brother J O H N D E N N I S , was a t his
post of duty. The Grand Master In presenting his address first refers to the passing away of a number of brethren during the past year, in the following appropriate words and two verses of "Crossing the Bar:" Notwithstanding our year of prosperity, we a r e not unmindful of tlie fact tiiat some of tVie ciioioe ones of our floclc have been talten from our midst. The Grim Reaper has_ often visited us, and after his visit we have Ijeen called to mourn the loss of one of our good friends, sometimes one whose life, masonic and civil, has been coincident with our most pleasant memories. While their loss might have been a momentary shock to us, we weep not as we witness their Crossing of the Bar, for have we not the divine assurance that theirs is a glorious heritage, and that they who pass out in the name of the Lord shall never, never, never die; and that upon the glorious morn of the resurrection we shall again meet and again commune in a land where sighings nor sorrow never come, neither shall there be any partings there. Sunset and evening star. And one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea. But such a tide as moving seems asleep. Too full for sound or foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep, Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, .And after that the darlt, And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark. For though from out" our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far 1 hope to see my pilot face to face, When I have crossed the bar.
In his address, under the head of "Social and Other Events Attended," we observe that these events consisted of church services, banquets, conclave of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Ladies' night, Field Day and club entertainments. From a social point of view the Grand Master was a decided success, but there seems to be a shortage in the number of lodges visited during the year. We fear our "Down East brethren" are "wavering" from the conservatives, as we note that by resolution they are appealing to the United States Congress for the enactment of certain laws, which in themselves may be possessed of great merit, but whether -
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this should be made a part) of. the records of a Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry might be questioned. Through the report of the Masonic War Board it seems that the name of this Board was changed to the Masonic Service Board, and the funds in the hands of the War Board are to be turned over to the Masonic Service Board. A communication was received from the Masonic Service Association of the United States asking for a contribution of one cent per capita on the present membership of the lodges, and i t was voted to pay this assessment. When the Grand Master was elected for the ensuing year we notice that he was not in the lodge room at the time, and it was therefore necessary that the P a s t Grand Masters wait on the distinguished brother elected, inform him of his election and escort him into the Grand Lodge. Quite a dignified way of handling'the proposition, but we are for him and therefore wonder how the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island put over the congressional proposition. We note a verbal report of progress was made by the Committee on the New Masonic Temple. There is no Report on Correspondence. JOSEPH LAWTON, M.". W.'. Grand Master, Providence. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, R - ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence.
RHODE ISLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 42; members, 15,436; net gain, 1,219. Semi-Annual Communication held in Providence, November 21, 1921.
JOSEPH LAWTON,'M.'. W-'-Grand Master.
The journal starts off in rather an unusual way, giving a list of the officers present. Of course this information is contained in the report of the Committee on Credentials, but not at the beginning of the journal. The first order of business was the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, dealing with the address of the Grand Master at their Annual Communication held May 16, 1921. But one subject was disposed of by the committee and that was the question of physical qualification. Under their Standing Order No. 11 an applicant was eligible to petition a lodge, providing he was able to conform to the required work of the three degrees. In addition to this, their Decision No. 67 held t h a t an applicant, although he had lost his right leg six inches below the knee, but was equipped with an artificial limb, was eligible if elected to receive the degrees.
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The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, stood by the Ancient Charges and Landmarks of the Fraternity and with one "swoop" laid to rest their Standing Regulation No. 11 and Decision No. 67, and a substitute was recommended and was adopted by the Grand Lodge providing that no one who is unable to perform every part of the work of the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry, without artificial aid is eligible to receive these degrees. Our Grand Representative was not present. The Grand Master reported that one of their lodges had attended divine services as a lodge, with the usual formation, but without special authority so to do. Due apology and explanation was made to the Grand Master, it being done through ignorance, and after an admonition to be more careful in the future the case was dropped. He scores the individual who allows his personal and selfish motives to influence him in casting his ballot, and believes that it is the duty of every Mason in possession of positive evidence of such conduct to bring the offender to proper masonic trial. The Grand Master is all right; however, at the present time we have too much of the twaddling sentiment in our lodges to bring about such a condition. The Grand Master received a request from several members located at Coblenz in Germany, for Letters of Dispensation. The Grand Master learned that these brethren had made a similar request from Grand Masters in other jurisdictions, and while he was considering the proposition it was learned that the Grand Lodge of Texas had granted the prayer of the petitioners. Nothing surprising about this, and particularly in view of the masonic propaganda that now exists among our brethren in the Lone Star State. The special committee to whom had been referred the question of erecting a new Masonic Temple submitted their report, proposing the erection of a Temple at a cost of $1,500,000.00. In order to raise the necessary funds they proposed that their jurisdiction be divided into three groups. First, Providence; second, adjacent; third, outlying districts. The apportionment contemplated that the Providence lodges should raise $900,000.00, being a per capita tax of $180.00; the adjacent section was to raise $400,000.00, being a per capita of $90.00; the third, or outlying district, was to raise $200,000.00, being an approximate per capita of $40.00. The bonds were to be issued in sums ranging from $50.00 to $1,000.00 each, non-transferable, non-interest bearing. These bonds could be paid for in four equal payments. The report, however, did not meet with the approval of the Grand Lodge and they decided to "abandon the plan of erecting a new Masonic Temple."
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The request was made for their Grand Lodge to extend fraternal relations to t h e so-called Grand Lodge of Italy, and, strange as it may seem, this subject was referred to a special Committee on Correspondence, and we note that the regular chairman of their standing committee, Brother WILLIAM L . CHATTERTON, was not a member. In the first place we are surprised that a request of this kind would be referred to any other than the standing Committee on Foreign Correspondence. However, the special committee to whom it was referred had the good taste to decline extending fraternal relations and recommended that the matter be referred to the Comniittte on Foreign Correspondence. There is no Report on Correspondence. NoRRis G. ABBOTT, M . ' . ,W-'. Grand Master, Providence. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, R - ' - W . ' . Grand Secretary, Providence. W I L L I A M H . SCOTT, P.". G-'. M.'-, Correspondent (address not
given).
SASKATCHEWAN—1922. Lodges, 163; members, 11,970; net loss, 408. Regina, June 21, 1922. GEORGE M . WEIR, M . " . W . ' . Grand Master. We note the absence of our Grand Representative a t this • Annual Communication. This is particularly sad because he was appointed to this honorable position during the past year. The Grand Master in presenting his address, among other things, expresses himself as follows concerning his appreciation of Freemasonry and the spirit manifested by the brethren in their jurisdiction: As a result of my associations during the past year I have a much higher conception of the quality of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. Memories of my masonic intercourse as Grand Master, and of the ennobling spirit manifested by the brethren at our district and local meetings will ever be cherished as priceless treasures. And, may I add. that any contribution your Grand Master may have been permitted to make to the welfare of the Craft during his term of office has been rendered possible through the foundations truly laid since the inception of Grand Lodge, both by the twelve thousand brethren of this jurisdiction and by his illustrious predecessors in the Grand East. The Grand Master had the following to say in reply to a request for a special dispensation to re-ballot on an application for initiation based on a statement that the applicant was about to leave for the northern p a r t of the Province: In one instance I refused a special dispensation to re-ballot on an
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application for initiation. The statement, on which the request for a dispensation was based, emphasized the point that the applicant was about to leave for the northern part of the Province and that the applicant's new employer was a Mason. This alleged reason I regarded as altogether too trivial and insufBcient. Possibly the Investigating Committee should have exercised greater vigilance in the first instance before reporting on the applicant. In any event, the institution of Freemasonry is not to be regarded as an accommodation bureau designed to promote the business or social interests of any individuals or class in the community, and the brethren should have a much higher conception of the honorable place and purpose of our Order than was manifested in the case brought to my attention. Worshipful Masters should be alert to instruct the members of the Investigating Committees as to the very serious nature of the duty they are appointed to perform; otherwise grave deterioration in the quality of our membership appears imminent. The qualitative rather than the quantitative requisites underlying membership in our lodges r e quire serious emphasis a t i:he present juncture of our growth, and I would admonish the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction to be .particularly vigilant in scrutinizing the quality, calibre, and motives of all applicants seeking admission to our ancient and honorable Institution. No application for admission should be lightly rejected, but, in my opinion, there is immeasurably greater need for a wholesome development in the masonic knowledge and spirit of our present membership than for numerical growth or the lure of initiation fees. From the above it is evident the Grand Master has the right conception of the dignity and importance of Freemasonry. We likewise quote the following from his conclusion, which without doubt will appeal to the brother who is seeking "further light": Every organization, as composed of human beings, is subject to the ills and handicaps of our human limitations. An organization is only, a means to an endâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^namely, the approximation to perfection in human endeavor, .which is never completely attainable. If perfection were attained, the means (9r organization) would be superfluous. The quality of any lodge or other organization will depend primarily on the collective qualities of its members. The great majority of our brethren are, I am glad' to state, enthusiastic and loyal supporters of the best interests and principles of the Craft; but, unfortunately, there is also a proportion of our members who merely pay their dues, wear the emblems of the Order, and are therefore nominally rated as Masons. The attitude of the latter to the best interests of Freemasonry is one of quasi-neutrality ; not an attitude of misunderstanding, which is commendable in that it suggests an activity of mind, though negative ; nor of understanding, which is the more commendable, since it is positive ; but rather an attitude of non-understanding which is most reprehensible in that it is usually based on a mental state of indifference. The report of the Grand Secretary indicates that he is a painstaking officer and especially one who is thoroughly competent to handle details. His report deals with the issuance of their Proceedings, commissions and the like, a complete and intelligent summary of membership, reference to their district meetings and other matters which were referred to him during the year. We regret the error made one year ago in recording the mem-
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bership as 12,378 when i t should have been 11,378. The mistake, we are sorry to say, was made by their Grand Secretary in his annual report and the writer in compiling the usual statistical tables took the membership as it was recorded in their Proceedings; therefore in the regular tables this year it will appear as if there had been a net loss of 408 while as a matter of fact they had a net gain of 592. During the Communication proper honors were extended to M.'. W-'. Brother A. B. BAIRD, Grand Master of Montana, who was making an official visit at this time. A brief Report on Correspondence is included with the Proceedings, b u t there is nothing to indicate who compiled the report. One year ago we were unable t o name t h e brother who had been appointed, as there seemed to be nothing in the journal giving this information. The report, however, is excellent, but quite brief. The Proceedings of our Grand Lodge for 1922 received attention with the other Grand Jurisdictions. A. SHEPPHARD, M - ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Regina. W. B. TATE, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Moose Jaw, June 20, 1923.
SCOTLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. At their Quarterly Communication held on November 3, 192i, the Grand Lodge was opened in Full Form. The first order of business was the presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel to Brigadier-General ROBERT GORDON GORDON GILMOUR.
The, jewel pre-
sented was manufactured by what they term their Grand Jeweler, and it is made of eighteen carat gold and platinum front, set with brilliants and sapphires. In the center is the figure of ST. ANDREW with cross in front, modeled in relief of eighteen carat gold, set on a concave dark blue enamel ground. The connecting chains are of platinum, and the compasses, square, and segment of circle of eighteen carat gold, with the points of the compasses and the blade of the square platinum- fronted. It has the following inscription: ' Brigadier-General EGBERT GORDON GORDON GILMOUR. of Liberton and
Craig-millar, C. B., C. V. O., D. S. O., Grand Master Mason of Scotland, 1917-18-19-20. The next Communication was held on the 30th day of November, 1921. A t this Communication the Grand Office-Bearers were duly installed; The Right Honorable, T H E EARL OF ELGIN, C. M . G., being inducted into the office of Grand Master. Their faithful Brother DAVID REID, J. P., was continued in office as Grand Secretary.
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Following this, Past Grand Master, Brother, T H E DUKE OF ATHOLL, who served as Grand Master for several years, was presented with a portrait of himself, which consisted not only of the presentation, but a formal unveiling of the same. In accepting the gift the distinguished brother, among other things, had the following to say: Most "Worshipful Grand Master and brethren all, the Grand Master has given me his permission to say to you how proud I feel at the honor which you have paid to me. I will only say this, that though I take it as a very great compliment to myself, I feel the gift is made to me more as the head of a very devoted band of workers in Grand Lodge who worked hard for many years with me on behalf of Freemasonry. It was perhaps easier in those days. Everybody was going strong, everything was on the upgrade, we were cheerful. But that did not mean that these workers "worked any less hard. Let us take therefore this portrait as a memento of a worthy band of workers rather than a memento of the head of these workers. Following this the Grand Master stated that the next order of business demands the presence of a lady, and as it is not customary to include ladies in these gatherings it would be necessary to close Grand Lodge. Following the closing of the Grand Lodge, the DUCHESS OF ATHOLL was escorted into the hall by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, preceded by pipers, and she was given a cordial reception. Following this she was presented with a replica of the head and shoulders of the painting which had just been unveiled. The replica was presented by the Grand Master in very appropriate and touching terms. To this the Duchess made an interesting response, from which we quote the following few words: Most Worshipful Grand "Master and Freemasons of Scotland, I feel it very difficult to say how I appreciate the honor you have done me in asking me to be present this afternoon. I feel it a very overwhelming honor. It is very difficult for a mere woman to address an assembly such as this. I find my only consolation in the reflection, if tales be true, that it is safer for a woman to come to a Freemasons' gathering as a speaker than as a listener. [Laughter.] I am very grateful for the opportunity you have given me this afternoon of thanking you in person and directly for the very great honor you have done to my husband, and for your most generous gift to myself. A communication was received by the Grand Secretary from the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands, requesting that Lodge . No. 1034, under the jurisdiction of Scotland, be transferred to the rolls of the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands. The request, however, was denied, as .their Lodge No. 1034 had not expressed a desire to become a part of the Philippine Grand Lodge, and in view of the fact that when the Grand Lodge of Scotland recognized the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands it was made a part of the consideration that the lodges in that country which had been established by the Grand Lodge of Scotland should continue as such so long as they desired. Subsequent to this action, however, a com-
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munication was received from Lodge No. 1034 stating that i t was their unanimous determination to continue allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Scotland. In the 1922 Proceedings we notice in their list of Grand Representatives near their Grand Lodge that Kansas is indicated as having no representative. We a r e a t a loss to understand this part of their Proceedings, as we a r e carrying upon our rolls of honor the name of Brother WILLIAM BLACK, whose address is Wellside Falkirk. The next Communication was the Quarterly held on February 2, 1922. They reported the receipt of Proceedings of a number of Grand Jurisdictions; however we note t h a t Kansas is not listed, which would indicate that the three copies of the Proceedings sent our brethren in Scotland failed to reach their destination or they were overlooked in making up this list and we are therefore deprived of being honored with our name appearing in the list of jurisdictions furnishing them Proceedings. ' The R t . Hon. T H E EARL OF E L G I N , C . M . G., M - ' . ' W - ' . Grand
Master. DAVID REID, J. P., R ' - W-'- Grand Secretary, Edinburgh.
SCOTLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. A Quarterly Communication was held in Edinburgh, May 4, 1922.
T H E EARL OF ELGINT, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Blaster.
Before proceeding to the regular order of business the Grand Master referred to the great loss sustained by the Grand Secretary in the death of his youngest daughter, and on behalf of the Grand Lodge extended the sincere sympathy of the brethren. One of their lodges, known as St. Andrew, Crail, No. 83, was allowed "to revert to its original denomination, 'Lodge of St. Andrews a t Crail.' " Charters were granted for the establishment of several new lodges, among which we notice the establishment of one in Honduras, Central America. One of their Provincial Grand Masters, when making an official inspection of one of their lodges, ruled t h a t the obligation could only be administered by himself or by a P a s t Master. Exception was taken to his ruling, but after a thorough examination of the laws had been made by the proper committee they rendered an opinion that he was right and that an obligation could only be administered by a Master or a Past Master. They spread in the minutes the' copy of a letter received from
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the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands concerning one lodge in the Philippine Islands which insists on remaining under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. In this letter the Philippine brethren state that it had been seriously considered by their Grand Lodge, whether they would not declare the lodge in question irregular and illegal. However, better judgment prevailed, and the Grand Secretary was directed to send the communication in question. We regret to note the feeling now existing between these two Grand Lodges, and cannot understand why the Grand Lodge of Scotland will insist upon holding jurisdiction where there is a regularly established and recognized Grand Lodge. They are likewise in correspondence with the Grand Lodge of New Zealand along the same lines.
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Lodges, 106; members, 9,136; net gain, 959. The first Communication was a half-yearly held in Adelaide, September 8, 1921. At this Communication fraternal recognition was extended to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. The Grand Master reported that a suggestion was made by the Grand Master of Victoria that periodical conferences of the Australian Grand Lodges be held a t which time the following subjects were to be considered: 1. The nature of the enquiries which should be made relative to the character and fitness of applicants for admission to the Craft and the circulation of records of rejected applicants. 2. Pronouncements as to enemy subjects and the steps to be taken to combat disloyalty in any 'foi-m. 3. Uniformity of ritual and ceremonial and things incidental thereto.
He further reports that their Board of General Purposes de-' eided to acquiesce in the suggestion and would therefore become a part of the conference. The suggested meeting was held in November and it was decided to hold the next conference at Adelaide in 1924. A'formal invitation, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of South Australia, was therefore extended to the other Grand' Lodges. At the Annual Communication held on March 15, 1922, through the Board of General Purposes, it was decided to carry forward a scheme for building a new Masonic Temple in Adelaide. The Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'- Brother CHARLES R . J. GLOVER,
made a most complete report in regard to his visit to America, where he was received in many Grand Jurisdictions and the usual courtesies extended to one so distinguished in the Craft in his own jurisdiction. His report is brief but very complete in detail.
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The Report on Correspondence is prepared by the Grand Representatives of the respective jurisdictions and that of our own is therefore compiled by our Grand Representative, R.'. W.'. Brother ALFRED E . GIFFORD. We desire to correct our distinguished brother, however, in his reference to their Representative near our own. Grand Lodge- to whom he has given credit for writing the review of their Proceedings. While it is the custom of our Western Australian brethren to have their Reports on Correspondence written by these distinguished ambassadors, in our jurisdiction the entire report is prepared by one brother, in this case it being the Grand Secretary. We note that he takes exception to our term "foreign Grand Lodges," in applying it to our Australian brethren. We accept the criticism in the spirit in which it is offered and are almost tempted to eliminate the word "foreign" and introduce some other word which will convey the same meaning but in different form. The word "foreign" is rather chilly and should therefore be eliminated. ARTHUR WILLIAM PIPER, M . ' - W-". Grand Master, Adelaide.
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R . ' . W.'. Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 283; members, 27,146; net gain, 1,845. Charleston, March 8, 1922.
SAMUEL T . LANHAM, M.". W . ' .
Grand Master. The Proceedings contain the minutes of eight Special Communications held during the year. We regret to find that our Grand Representative was not present. This, however, is a common occurrence and-worthy of consideration on the part of the M.'. W.'. Grand Master of South Carolina. The Grand Master in presenting his report, expresses rather a pessimistic view of general conditions, saying that t h e y have not materially changed during the past year. He calls atfention to the strike conditions in New England, t h a t of the coal miners and other industries. He consumes six pages of the Proceedings in expressing his opinions on matters dealing with the law and questions which arose in their local lodges. None of these, however, are general in character and therefore we make no direct reference. The report of the Grand Secretary is about as brief as could be made without the application of a magnifying glass. He sums
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up the finances of their Grand Lodge in four lines, but does not m a k e a single reference to general conditions among their lodges or their membership. Better wake up, FRANK, and drop in line with the rest of us fellows who work hard and try to make a showing before our Grand Bodies. Several oil paintings were, formally presented to the Grand Lodge, and we note that one was the picture of Past Grand Master ALBERT G . MACKEY, who has left his mark in the affairs of the Craft throughout the world. Five thousand dollars was appropriated t o their Masonic Relief Fund, in addition to the amount always allowed for charity. One thing rather peculiar in masonic affairs is their reference to the installation of the Grand Master. The minutes show that the Grand Lodge was closed in "short form" upon the Master Mason's degree and opened in like manner upon the Entered Apprentice degree, when the Grand Master was installed. It is reported that the Grand Master resumed the chair and installed the remaining officers. Are we to understand that their Grand Lodge installs on the first degree? The Report on Correspondence, as usual, was prepared by their M.'. W-'. Brother JAMES L . MICHIE, and he is very considerate in referring to our 1921 Proceedings. We are not disposed to throw bouquets on any of the members of the Guild, but we cannot refrain from saying that there is no Report on Correspondence written in any of the Masonic Grand Bodies which contains more true masonic charity and love for his fellow men than that written by our good friend and brother, MICHIE. We took a "sort of liking" to Brother MICHIE the first time we met him, and nothing has developed since that time to change our mind, and we are more convinced than ever that the little compliment we pay him here is not bestowed unworthily. J. CAMPBELL BISSEL, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Charleston. O. FRANK HART, R . ' . W-"- Grand Secretary, Columbia. JAMES L . MICHIE, P.". G-'- M-'-, Correspondent, Darlington.
IJext Annual, Charleston, March 14, 1923.
SOUTH DAKOTAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 165; members, 17,792; net gain, 1,332. Huron, June 13, 1922.
WILLIAM F . R . WHORTON, M . ' . W - ' .
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the purpose of laying corner-stones, constituting lodges and the like. An address of welcome was extended by the Master of Huron Lodge No. 26. A touching reference is inade in his remarks to the passing away of Brother B E N J A M I N F . IVES, the Grand Lecturer. V7e quote the following few lines from the address of the Grand Master, believing it will appeal to the-readers of this report: We are beginning to see' the, light through the rifts in the clouds of depression which .have spread over our country for nearly .two'yearsThough things are not yet back to normal, the prospects are such that by putting our shoulders to the wheel and applying to our everyday life .the fundamental principles of Masonry, we will weather the storm and again enjoy prosperity. . . ' . . . . . . . . .
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The Grand Master rendered one decision- which was to the effect that so long as an applicant for the degrees could take the necessary steps and give the signs and grips he was eligible for the degrees. The comrnittee, however, were of a different opinion, and reported that the decision does not comply with the requirements of their laws. The Grand Master distinguished himself, however, in conferring the third degree "on sight." This candidate, after receiving the first and second degree, developed a disease presumably contracted while in the army, and is confined to his bed. He was anxious to receive the remaining degree, and the Grand Master thereupon administered the third degree. However, he states that the degree was "conferred" -upon the brother. We take it that the. situation must have been somewhat amusing owing to the brother's physical condition and being confined to a bed of sickness. It seems the Grand Secretary has outgrown his quarters which were established in 1906, and he calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to the matter and also reports that the masonic bodies of Sioux Falls purchased a suitable site for a building for their Library and Grand Secretary's office and offered the property to the Grand Lodge free of cost. We note later on in the Proceedings that the Grand Lodge accepted the gift, and we will look forward with interest to see what our South Dakota brethren do in this matter. We are not called upon for advice, but would suggest that they "look well" to the Masonic Grand Lodge Building inKansas. Through the Report of the Committee on Correspondence their Grand Lodge is "standing pat" in the matter of having extended fraternal relations to the York Grand Lodge of Mexico. They can see no good reason for changing their mind. It is evident that Brother BROCKWAY, the chairman of the committee, has given this matter careful consideration and is not jumping at a conclusion because some propagandist in behalf of some outside organization is trying to disrupt the legitimate Grand Lodge in Mexico.
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T h e R e p o r t on C o r r e s p o n d e n c e w a s p r e p a r e d b y B r o t h e r C H A R L E S L . BROCKWAY and is excellent f r o m b e g i n n i n g to end. W e a r e s o r r y , however, t o n o t e t h a t he m a k e s no r e f e r e n c e to t h e G r a n d Lodge of K a n s a s . W e a r e s o m e w h a t s u r p r i s e d , a s o u r 1922 P r o c e e d i n g s w e r e mailed o u t of t h i s office on A p r i l 3, 1922. T H E O R U S R . STONER, M . ' . W - ' - G r a n d M a s t e r , L e a d . GEORGE A. PETTIGREW, R . ' . W - ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , Sioux F a l l s . C H A R L E S L . BROCKWAY, C o r r e s p o n d e n t , Sioux F a l l s . N e x t A n n u a l , Mitchell, J u n e 12, 1923.
TASMANIA—1922. Lodges, 3 2 ; m e m b e r s , 2,494; n e t g a i n , 207. A special m e e t i n g of t h e G r a n d Lodge w a s held in t h e Masonic H a l l in H o b a r t , October 14, 1921. A t t h i s C o m m u n i c a t i o n n o t h i n g w a s done except to act on a proposed c h a n g e in t h e i r l a w s , which h a d been p r e s e n t e d a t t h e i r H a l f - Y e a r l y C o m m u n i c a t i o n in A u g u s t . T h e a m e n d m e n t to t h e l a w , a m o n g o t h e r t h i n g s , r e q u i r e s t h a t in o r d e r for a b r o t h e r to be qualified to be elected M a s t e r he m u s t h a v e served a full y e a r from one r e g u l a r i n s t a l l a t i o n until t h e n e x t r e g u l a r i n s t a l l a t i o n before h e c a n be chosen a n d i n s t a l l e d a s M a s ter. A Special C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held October 27, 1921, for t h e p u r p o s e of l a y i n g t h e f o u n d a t i o n - s t o n e of t h e Masonic Hall a t U l v e r s t o n e . On t h i s occasion s e v e r a l excellent o r a t i o n s w e r e delivered, a n d f r o m t h a t of R . ' . W . ' . B r o t h e r C H A R L E S R A M S A Y w e quote the following: It is a custom at the erection of all stately and superb edifices to lay the first or foundation-stone at the northeast corner of the building, and we can today join in wishing that on this stone may be raised a structure perfect in all its parts, and honorable to the builders. I have tried to trace tlie origin of this custom, but without success, but the object of the idea is obvious—the laying of some portion of the building that shall be permanent, a stone .upon which the structure may rest, a foundation t h a t shall make sure our labors are not in vain, so that when our time and materials together shall have been put into a shape there will be a tangible reward for all we have done, and that which we purpose today shall become a pleasure to ourselves in its fulfillment, and as a monument to those coming after us, to encourage them to also sow that others may reap. There is, however, one part of the ceremony of undoubted antiquity, viz., that of depositing within the stone Itself evidences of the character of the builders and their times. We read that in the Tabernacle erected by BEZALIEL and AHOLIAB, those ancient Masons, MOSES deposited the Manna, Tables of the Law, and the Rod.that flourished; emblems of GOD'S bodily care. His Divine guidance for our communal life, and of that authority for our individual good. We are also told that the two great Pillars at
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the entrance of King Solomon's Temple were made hollow, to act as archives, and that therein were deposited the Constitutional Rolls, and today is placed in this stone those things which, if ever unearthed, will have its story to tell and its lesson to be remembered. I t is needless to enlarge on the value of the building to this community; it is another item in the worth of the town. I t means that you have those in your midst who believe in its future, and that those who a r e associated with its erection are imbued with an enthusiasm for what they believe to be a good cause, and that the Institution will better fulflU its objectives if properly housed; and as those within the Craft better understand in building this Masonic Temple they have in view that, in placing on this stone an edifice to the honor and glory of Goo, within its sacred walls His benign influence may be with them to enrich their minds with genuine knowledge, and guide their steps in the way of all truthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "And as the years roll onward, And strong affections twine. And tender memories gather About this sacred shrine, May this, its chiefest honor, I t s glory ever be. That multitudes within it Have found their way to Thee." T h e A n n u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w a s held on F e b r u a r y 25, 1922, a t H o b a r t . W e quote t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m t h e r e p o r t of t h e B o a r d of G e n e r a l P u r p o s e s , in r e g a r d t o t h e r e t i r e m e n t of t h e i r f a i t h f u l B r o t h e r BARROW, G r a n d S e c r e t a r y : Members of Grand Lodge will, I am sure, regret with me the retirement, through ill-health, of R.'. "W.'. Brother C. J. BAREOW, P.'. D.'. G.'. M.'., from the position of Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. The President of the Board of General Purposes, Victoria, w a s asked to convey to Brother BARROW^ on behalf of the Freemasons of this State, our brotherly sympathy in his illne.*^s, a.nd our high a.nprecia.tioTi of the fine work done by him in the high position he has so worthily and capably filled for so long a period, and expressing the hope that he may be long spared to enjoy the leisure he has so well earned. T h e i r l a w w a s a m e n d e d r e q u i r i n g t h a t a r e c o m m e n d e r on a p e t i t i o n m u s t h a v e h a d a p e r s o n a l k n o w l e d g e of t h e c a n d i d a t e f o r a p e r i o d of n o t less t h a n o n e y e a r . U n l e s s a p e t i t i o n e r h a s b e e n a r e s i d e n t of t h e i r S t a t e f o r a t l e a s t t w o y e a r s a r e q u e s t shall be t r a n s m i t t e d t h r o u g h t h e G r a n d S e c r e t a r i e s of t h e r e s p e c t i v e j u r i s dictions m a k i n g i n q u i r y a s to t h e m o r a l fitness of. t h e c a n d i d a t e . T h e G r a n d L o d g e p r o h i b i t s t h e w e a r i n g of m a s o n i c e m b l e m s o u t s i d e of a m a s o n i c lodge a n d a t m a s o n i c f u n c t i o n s . T h e r e i s a p r o p o s i t i o n b e f o r e t h e s e v e r a l G r a n d Lodges of A u s t r a l i a to establish a uniform Ritual a n d regulations. W e a r e anxi o u s to k n o w w h a t t h e o u t c o m e of t h i s p r o p o s i t i o n will be. HENRY
L . D'EMDEN,
M . ' . W . ' - Grand
Master.
(Address
given.) W . H . STRUTT, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , H o b a r t .
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TENNESSEE—1922. Lodges, 461; members, 40,969; net gain, 3,399. Nashville, J a n u a r y 25, 1922. RODNEY BLAKE, M-'- W-'. Grand Master. Brother' HALLUM GOODLOE, our Grand Representative, was present. The Grand Master reports the passing away of their distinguished Past Grand Master, PHILIP N . MATLOCK, which occurred on March 25, 1921. • During the year he was obliged to arrest the Charter of four of their lodges. Two of their lodges lost their Charters and duplicates were issued. The Grand Master states the loss did not appear unavoidable. He reports having made one hundred seventy-four official visits during the year, and includes a list of the lodges so visited as evidence of his labors. He makes a brief but interesting report concerning their Masonic Home and like a good many others calls attention to the need of improvements, particularly a new engine. An appropriation of $10,000.00 was made for improvements one year ago; however, the fund for some reason was not used. The ladies of the Eastern Star are to present the Grand Lodge with a magnificent school building. The Grand Master reported that the State had condemned their Masonic Hall and that they were no doubt meeting for the last time within that building. We note that it .was taken over by the State for a consideration of $84,000.00. Under their law a ballot must be spread for each degree, which seems to cause some trouble in the masonic family in Tennessee. The Grand Master reports several cases where requests were made for advancement and the lodges complying with these requests went right along and conferred the degrees in the usual way without reporting back to the original lodges what they had done and give them the privilege of voting for the next degree. However, the Grand Master reports that he issued certificates "healing" the irregularities and we presume now they are all happy. They have in their emergency fund for their Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home more than $64,000.00. "Through the Committee on Ways and Means.it was decided that the Grand Lodge offices are to be located in the Scottish Rite Building. Their Committee on Education was allowed $1,500.00 for necessary expenses during the coming year.
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At the last Annual Communication the Board of Custodians and Lecturers were instructed to prepare a Ritual for the Second Section of the third degree and the Board was instructed to print t h a t portion of said Ritual which was proper to be printed. The work was evidently satisfactory, as we notice that an appropriation of $1,000.00 was made for the purpose of printing the standard work of t h e Second Section of the third degree. We wonder what portion of the Second Section of the third degree they deem proper to be printed. In the Report on Correspondence our 1921 Proceedings are considered. WALKER M . TAYLOR, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, Memphis. STITH M . CAIN, R.'. W-'. Grand Secretary, Nashville. HENRY
A. CHAMBERS, P.". G-"- M.'., Correspondent,
Chat-
tanooga. Next Annual, Nashville, January 31, 1923.
TEXAS—1921. Lodges, 912; members, 107,692; net gain, 13,474. Waco, December 6, 1921.
ANDREW L . RANDELL, M . " . W - ' -
Grand Master. A S usual, we vfere. "shy" our Grand Representative. Under ordinary rules we would say "three times and out." Thi% Communication of the Grand Lodge no doubt is one long to be remembered in the history of the Fraternity in Texas, as we notice t h a t they •were honored with the presence of many distinguished craftsmen from far and near, most of whom we take it were on hand to look after the interests of the Masonic Service Association; possibly some were interested in Mexican affairs. The Grand Master apologizes for failure to reply to many thousands of letters received by him during the year, believing that the Grand Lodge did not intend that their Grand Master should devote his entire time to clerical duties, and he therefore decided to neglect the correspondence and devote his time "along constructive lines." Much of the address of the Grand Master is devoted to the subject of "Masonic Education," "Service Association," "DeMolay," . "Physical Qualification," "Masonry in Mexico," "National Grand Lodge of Italy," "George Washington Memorial" and "Ku Klux Klan." The Grand Secretary presents his usual interesting and de-
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tailed report showing beyond a question of doubt that the Grand Lodge of Texas is getting their money's worth out of their Grand Secretary. We note in Brother PEARSON'S reference to our Masonic Grand Lodge Building, he states we have just begun this work. We do not quite understand his remark, as we have been congratulating ourselves for lo, the past fifteen years that our w;ork was completed and that our labors therefore are bent toward keeping up these records from year to year, and we were extending sympathy to the Grand Secretary of Texas for the arduous labors he was performing in just beginning the work. Through the recommendation of the Grand Master the Grand Lodge of Texas is to establish a masonic journal for Texas Freemasons. If this proposition is handled as it should be it beats all sorts of so-called masonic propaganda. The Report on Correspondence, presented by Brother S. M. BRADLEY, includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings. His report dealing with our jurisdiction occupies practically three pages. D. FRANK JOHNSON, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Brownwood. WILLIAM B . PEARSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Waco. S. M. BRADLEY, Correspondent, Denton. Next Annual, Waco, December 5, 1922.
UTAHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 24; members, 4,036; net gain, 346. Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 17, 1922.
J O H N EDWARD CARVER,
M.'. W.'. Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother ARTHUR C. WHERRY, our Grand Representative, was present at this Communication. A special committee of Past Grand Masters, by direction of the Grand Master, retired and escorted to the Grand Lodge M.'. W.'. MARTIN H . VANFLEET, Grand Master of Colorado, and M.'. W-'HENRY CLAY SMITH, Grand Master of Montana.
The Grand Master in presenting his address, makes reference to the fifty years of Masonry in their Grand Jurisdiction. We quote the following from his address, which no doubt will be of interest to our members, as it was the pleasure of our Grand Lodge to charter their Mt. Moriah Lodge No; 70 on October 21, 1868, and this was done over the protest of a number of members of the Craft in neighboring jurisdictions to the now Grand Jurisdiction of Utah:
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Fifty years ago today the light that dwells in masonic halls was given unto us, that, as a Grand Lodge, we might be the custodians of its benignant beams. On these altars it w a s Itindled anew by hands that brought it from afar. The story of these fifty years, a .story romantic in its charm, inspiring in its heroism, enthusing in its fidelity to all that is best and truest of masonic ideal.will be a story for other lips to tell. Suffice it now to say that our Masonry, like our mountains, will only be rightly understood by a knowledge of the forces that environed its birth. If you would ever rightly learn the message of these everlasting hills t h a t horizon our sky you must know something of the tremendous forces that shaped and lifted them to their lofty heights, for those were the forces that made them what they are. You view them today wondrous in their mantles of spotless snow. You have seen them fringed with pine and colored with flowers and verdure. At times they borrow the flaming tints of setting suns, and again they are shrouded in the gloom and dignity of the storm. These, however, tell none of the secrets of their majesty. That story is forever linked with the annals of their birth. So with the Masonry of the world. If we would know why Masonry lives today with the growing charm of youth. If we would comprehend something, of the power within her teachings that makes the rich and the poor, the noble and the low^ly, the cultured and the unlearned of many climes and tongues love her and find in her teachings an inexhaustible store of that which answers to their deepest needs, we must read again the story of the forces of greed, and pride, and self, and error that gave her battle when first she dared champion the truth that all men know and feel. So shall it be with the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Utah. The story of the first fifty years of struggle and toil, the powers with which this Grand Lodge then contended, the peculiar conditions that shaped its leaders' course and the forces that walled their narrow way, will ever furnish the best commentary upon our Grand Lodge's meaning, its message and its strength. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r r e f e r s to t h e p a s s i n g a w a y of t h e i r l a t e G r a n d S e c r e t a r y , B r o t h e r M C C A R T H Y , in t h e following w o r d s : FREEMAN A. MCCARTHY was one honored and loved by all who knew
him. W e miss him today and sincerely do we revere his memory. Unto the very end he was fidelity itself in the fulfillment of his duties as Grand Secretary of this Grand Lodge. With a smile and kindly word for all he journeyed down life's way. The work of his masonic year has been carried on by SAM HENRY GOODWIN, acting a s Grand Secretary, and it is needless for us to say the work has been worthily performed. I t w a s t h e p l e a s u r e of t h e w r i t e r of t h i s r e p o r t t o h a v e k n o w n B r o t h e r M C C A R T H Y p e r s o n a l l y , a n d w e t h e r e f o r e r e a l i z e t o t h e fulle s t e x t e n t t h e loss t o o u r U t a h b r e t h r e n . The Grand Master made a strong appeal for a n organization k n o w n a s t h e DeMolay, a n d u r g e d t h a t t h e G r a n d L o d g e t a k e some definite a c t i o n . T h e G r a n d Lodge did t a k e some definite action, b u t it w a s d o n e by t h e subject b e i n g r e f e r r e d t o a special c o m m i t t e e t o r e p o r t o n e y e a r h e n c e . So f a r a s t h e w r i t e r is concerned w e c a n see no good r e a s o n w h y .the G r a n d M a s t e r should n o t h a v e j u s t a s c o n s i s t e n t l y r e c o m m e n d e d definite a c t i o n on t h e o t h e r fifteen or t w e n t y so-called " t a i l s t o t h e k i t e " of M a s o n r y . W e n o t e o u r U t a h b r e t h r e n " f e l l " f o r t h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n of
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the Grand Master in the matter of transferring membership. Having had five years experience along these lines we can only say that our brethren of Utah have fallen into the pitfall. The Grand Secretary presents an interesting report, and we note among other things that the Grand Lecturer has been "tinkering" with their Monitor. His work, however, was reviewed by the Board of Custodians and new books are now to be printed. The old saying, "Wonders never cease," is forcefully brought to our mind in a resolution offered by their Committee on Jurisprudence (which, however, was laid on the table) to the effect t h a t no lodge should confer more than ninety degrees in any one year, and no lodge which has upon its roll of members five hundred shall confer more than sixty degrees in any one year. We are wondering what would have been the result if this resolution had been adopted by the Grand Lodge and one of their lodges had stood on their inherent right and paid no attention to it? Their law was amended providing that the examination in the lecture of the first or second degree shall be either in open lodge or before a committee, and the proficiency shall be decided by the Master or by a majority of the brethren present at the meeting, or the committee, a s the case may be. I t further provides t h a t a brother may be advanced at any meeting of the lodge after having passed the required examination. Their action on the so-called DeMolay is only an instance compared to a resolution which provides that no member of the Craft shall apply or receive any Scottish Rite or Royal Arch degree until at least one year has elapsed since taking his third degree, and before and until he shall have qualified himself in the lecture of the third degree. It further provides that no Master Mason shall solicit for said higher degrees from any Mason who has not been a Master Mason in good standing for at least one year prior to such solicitation. They include with their Proceedings a program of their fiftieth anniversary, which is introduced with pictures of Brothers OBED P . STRICKLAND, first Grand Master, THOMAS E . CLOHECY,
oldest living Past Grand Master, having served in that office in 1878, and their present Grand Master, Brother JOHN E . CARVER. The Proceedings are largely of an historical nature, covering most of the details in connection with the organization of their first lodges. We feel, however, that the occasion would have been made absolutely complete if Kansas had been represented. .The Report on Correspondence, prepared by Brother SAM H . GOODWIN, we regret to say, does not contain a review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. We are a t a loss to under-
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stand this, as our 1921 Proceedings were mailed out about thirty days after our Grand Lodge closed on February 18, 1921. EMERY ROY GIBSON, M - ' . W . ' . - Grand Master, Salt Lake City. SAM
HENRY GOODWIN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Corre-
spondent, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, J a n u a r y 16, 1923.
VERMONT—1922. Lodges, 103; members, 17,801; net gain, 789. Burlington, June 14, 1922.
ARCHIE S . HARRIMAN, M . ' . W - ' -
Grand Master. When the writer of this report reviews the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Vermont he is not called upon to offer any criticism on account of the absence of our Grand Representative, as we are honored with one of the best in the country—R.'. W.'. Brother HENRY H . ROSS, their efficient and faithful Grand Secretary. The Grand Master, in presenting his address to the Grand Lodge, refers to the progress made in Masonry in ^their jurisdiction, and we quote the following from this subject: But while our numbers are thus being constantly recruited by the most desirable mateiial, we are daily reminded that the Reaper whose name is Death Is always busy among us. Many brethren whom we have learned to love, whose helpful hand lias ever been open to a brother's need ; whose hearts have been expanded by benevolence, have been taken from us ; many who have been pillars of strength in our lodges, whose counsel and advice will be sorely miss'ed are with us no more. Some, too, whose opening lives gave promise of rich harvest have already gone to that undiscovered bourne from which no traveler ever returns. We cherish their memory in our hearts, and their names will be emblazoned on our memorial page. For us their activities have ceased, but the rich heritage of their lives is still ours to cherish and emulate.
Referring to the question of taxation, he calls attention to a decision of one of their courts imposing the tax expenses on the Temple and suggests that as the Temple is now paid for that the whole matter be reviewed in the hope that it would bring about a different result. Under their law every Master elected before being installed shall receive the Past Master's degree. The Grand Master calls attention to the fact that this requirement is to a very great.extent impracticable, and suggests that' necessary instructions could be covered in a charge to be given the Master by his predecessor. . They require but two weeks to elapse between the conferral of the degrees. Whei'e conditions justify a waiver of this time the
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Grand Master can issue his special dispensation. However, t h e candidate is required to pay $3.00 therefor. We note that the Grand Master refers to the request for recognition from the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, the Grand Lodge of Eucador, and the so-called National Grand Lodge of Italy. In the case of Queensland he recommends that the request be granted. In regard to Eucador he recommended that they likewise be recognized as regular. However, after the question went before their Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, they reversed the recommendation of the Grand Master and recommended that such recognition be not granted and the report w a s adopted. In the matter of the request of Italy he recommended that action be postponed, and his recommendation, after being considered by the above committee, was concurred in. Their Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother EUGENE S. WESTON, Past Grand Master. In presenting this report, which is his first review, he states that, he has endeavored to present the transactions of other Grand Lodges as briefly as possible, which according to the custom heretofore practiced in their jurisdiction, is submitted in what we term "topical form." Brother WESTON is not in favor of this form of report, believing it has but few friends among the correspondents. He is certainly right, as it would not be possible for one writing a report of this kind to review all the Proceedings if the reports were made up in the narrative form. The writer of this report prepares the review of all four Masonic Grand Bodies and the Proceedings now being reviewed, when placed on shelves in an upright position and as closely together as possible, occupy a space of almost fourteen feet in lineal measurement. One can therefore readily understand how impossible it is in the limited time allowed to prepare such a report to review them if they were all submitted in the same form as that of our Vermont brethren. GEORGE I. WHITNEY, M . ' . W . ' - Grand Master, Bellows Falls. , HENRY H . ROSS, R - ' . W-". Grand Secretary, Burlington. EUGENE S. WESTON, P.'. G-'. M.'., Correspondent, New Haven.
Next Annual, Burlington, June 13, 1923.
VICTORIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1921. Lodges, 258; members, 23,237; net gain, 2,935. The first Quarterly Communication was held in Melbourne, March 16, 1921. Kansas was not represented. Might we not rise to ask t h e
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question, "what has become of our" Grand Representative, Brother J A M E S EVANS, as the records show he has not been present for
the past three years? We note in the report of the Board of General Purposes rather a peculiar situation wherein a Past- Master of a lodge moved that two members of t h e lodge, naming them, should retire. One of the two brethren objected to the motion, but the Master overruled the objection and t h e brethren retired. Immediately after, a ballot was taken on a candidate who had been rejected and he was declared elected. A complaint was made to the Board by one of the brethren who had retired, that he had been deprived of his privileges as a member. The Board gave proper consideration to the complaint and suspended the lodge for a period of six months and the ballot was declared irregular. The Grand Lodge formally received and extended a hearty welcome to His Excellency Colonel The Right Honorable T H E EARL OP STRADBROKE, Governor of the State. We quote the 'follovdng
few words from his response to the welcome: I t h a n k you very sincerely for the very hearty and truly masonic welcome you have given me this evening, and I thank you. Most Worshipful Brother, for the very gracious terms in â&#x20AC;˘which you have referred to me, and although you do not generally make references to the female sex, I thank you for the reference you made to LADY STRADBROKE. It is a very great pleasure to both of us to know you have such kindly feelings towards us and towards anything you m a y have heard of us in the past. It is a very great honor and pleasure for me to be present here this evening and receive the greetings of so many brother Masons. One of the greatest pleasures I have experienced since I had the honor to be appointed the Governor of this State is the knowledge t h a t I have the good feelings and congratulations of m5.-..y friends, and, amongst these, my true friends the Masons. I received many kindly assurances before I left England, amongst my brother Masons there, and it is very refreshing tonight to And the same thing here. I had not even to wait until my arrival in Australia to be assured of the brotherly greetings of my brother Australian Masons. On the steamship the "Osterley" there were a certain number of Masons. A meeting was arranged, a t which we all gathered, and they gave me their congratulations. I was also initiated into some of the customs that appertain t o the Australian States, with which I was not altogether acquainted before. I have had an opportunity of seeing a report of your operations in Victoria, and I must say I am very gratified a t what I have read therein of the splendid work that is being done by the Masons in this territory.
The next Quarterly Communication was held June 15, 1921. Again our Grand Representative was not present. The next Quarterly Communication was held September 21, 1921, and our Grand Representative was again absent. Dealing with t h e matter of physical qualification we quote the following, as it covers this proposition in a brief but very effective manner:
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The qualiflcations of a candidate are three-fold-^mental, moral, and physical. Mentally, that he be of sound mind, able to fully comprehend the nature of his obligations, and properly to appreciate the tenets and principles in which he will be instructed; morally, that his conduct be virtuous, and his character beyond reproach, lest the honor and good repute of our Institution should suffer by the admission of the unworthy; physically, that he be of able body, and of limbs whole, as a man ought to be—this latter is one of the universally recognized Landmarks of Freemasonry, and distinguishes our Institution from all others, and connects its present speculative with its old-time operative character. The laws of Freemasonry are of two kinds—local and universal. The former, enacted by each Grand Lodge for the government of its members, to be varied or repealed at the pleasure of the bodies who originally framed them ; while the laws universal are those Ancient Landmarks which are irrevocable, and not to be altered or departed from by any Grand Lodge. The Proceedings contain, in addition to the transactions of the Grand Lodge, a full report of the proceedings of the first Australian Masonic Conference which was held in Melbourne, November 9, 1921. This conference consisted of representatives from the Grand Lodges of South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland. The purpose is not that of creating a sovereign or Supreme Grand Lodge, but rather one of harmonizing some of the ordinary matters which come up between their respective Grand Jurisdictions in that f a r off land. We regret that space will not permit of including a portion of the proceedings. FREDERICK THOMAS HICKFORD, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Mel-
bourne. WILLIAM STEWART, R - ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Melbourne.
VIRGINIA—1922. Lodges, 326; members, 38,786; net gain, 3,490. Six Emergent Communications were held during the year for various purposes, such as paying the last tribute of respect to the memory of deceased brethren and laying corner-stones. The Annual Communication was held in Richmond, February 14, 1922.
J O H N BOTTIMORE, M . ' . W . ' - Grand. Master.
We quote the following from the introduction of the address of their Grand Master, as it appeals so strongly to the writer of this report because of the ideas expressed by many of our brethren in the Proceedings of other jurisdictions—matters dealing wholly with politics and outside organizations, which have nothing whatever to do in a body of Masonry: Masonry appears to have entered upon an era of unusual activity. The great increase in masonic membership all over the world is attracting
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much attention. The trend of the mass-thought is to Masonry. Why? Numerous reasons have been assigned. The prime reason I deem to be the appeal to the intellect and conscience of mankind, made by Masonry standing unscathed and unchanged amid the wreck of nations, amid the ruin, destruction and devastation made by the world war and amid the bitter hatred eng'endered by and the deadly strife of that war, giving to Masons neutral grounds where hatred ceased and deadly strife is superseded by brotherly love. It h a s been gratifying to learn of the efforts being made in some parts of the State to instill Into the members a deeper knowledge of the greatness of Masonry ; efforts which are tending to make Masons out of members. These efforts should be encouraged. The forms and ceremonies of initiation and the lectures furnish the alphabet only of Masonry. They do not, of themselves, make a n y man a Mason, but only a member. Too often this member 'does not use this alphabet; he will not learn to spell and then to read, and having read, to understand, and rushes on into the so-called "higher degrees" with little knowledge or appreciation of those through which he has passed. It is this spirit t h a t seeks to change the alphabet, because of lack of understanding. I t would, through ignorance, tear down the very foundation stones on which the whole superstructure of Masonry is erected. The Grand Master reports having received invitations to attend meetings and Communications, both within and without their own jurisdiction; however, we note one in particular, and t h a t was his visit to the home lodge, at which time he was presented with " a handsome silver loving cup." The following words from t h a t portion of his address under the head of "Masonic Journal," indicates that he is one of the few who read and digest the reports of the Committee on Correspondence. . His compliment to the writer of their report is bestowed upon a most worthy and competent brother: I. wish also to urge the members of the Craft to read, mark and inwardly digest the Report on Foreign Correspondence which is printed annually with the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Here will be found a well spring of information and inspiration which will do much to educate us. Virginia is indeed fortunate in having such a compilation furnished annually. Do not neglect its use. Under the head of "Recommendations," we quote the. following, which we would like to print in bold, black-faced type and then underscore the words: Masonry, as an Institution, can fulfill its mission only by independent movement, in its own orbit, and according to its own habits and customs, and not as subsidiary to, or as sponsor of, any religious denomination. Hereafter there is to be a meeting of the District Deputy Grand Masters sometime during the Annual Communication of their Grand Lodge. This is in keeping with the custom of Kansas, which was inaugurated almost twenty years ago. The meetings are beyond value and our District Deputies come prepared to submit questions and other m a t t e r s which develop from time to time during the year, and in this way the information sought and received
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is of interest to all the District Deputies, who in many cases have similar conditions to meet. The Report on Correspondence, by Brother JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, as usual is interesting throughout and his reference to Kansas is in itself practically an index-digest to our 1921 journal. We appreciate to the fullest extent his reference to our jurisdiction^ JAMES H . PRICE, M . ' . W-'. Grand Master, Richmond. CHARLES A. NESBITT, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Richmond. JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, P.'. G-'- M.'., Correspondent, Richmond.
Next Annual, Richmond, February 13, 1923.
WASHINGTON—1922. Lodges, 240; members, 38,412; net gain, 4,458. Seattle, June 13, 1922. JOHN GIPFORD, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master, We again note the absence of our Grand Representative, being the "steenth" time. A welcome was extended to the Grand Lodge' by W-'- Brother WALTER F . MEIER on behalf of the lodges of the city of Seattle. His welcome was extended in a very brief manner, but was interesting and we quote the following few lines from the same: You men have come here from all walks of life. Some have come from the shop, others from the office ; some from fields or orchards, and still others from the woods or the mills. Although having diversified pursuits, here you are all seeking the same great object—LIGHT. You are engaged in the greatest and most persistent work that has ever occupied the attention of man. What is ordinarily termed the "address" of the Grand Master is called a "message" in Washington, which term is peculiar only to that Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Master, in presenting this message, is willing that whatever success may have attended his administration should be. shared with other Grand Officers, and we quote the following few words: At the outset, I may say this report will not indicate the much I have done, but on the contrary it will reveal the much I have not done. Nevertheless, there has been a great amount of work done in the interest of the Craft during the year now closing; and, at my suggestion, much of this has been done by my associates. I thank you for surrounding me with such a capable, painstaking and conscientious group of officers. Like many Grand Masters he includes with his message a list of dispensations granted and likewise those refused. We mention this as the custom is not practiced in our own jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary in presenting his report states that their
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present membership of 38,412 includes a net gain of 4,460. We take issue with the Grand Secretary and likewise their Committee on Returns and Work of Lodges, as the membership shown last year, compared with that of the present year, shows a net gain of 4,458. He reports that all the lodges, including the ten under dispensation, have made full returns and paid all their obligations. This is indeed a creditable showing for our Washington brethren. Attention was called to the great need of hospital facilities in connection with their Masonic Home, and after due consideration $150,000.00 was appropriated for that purpose. We say, hurrah for the Washington brethren! That is what we call real masonic charity, and it beats the foolish, sentimental twaddle now rampant throughout the country, called masonic education. An invitation was received and accepted from W.'. Brother LOUIS F . HART, now Governor of the State of Washington, for the Grand Lodge to lay the corner-stone of the new capitol building. We venture a guess this will be a great day for the Craft in that jurisdiction. i We regret to note that through their Committee on Correspondence they extended the usual fraternal relations to the socalled National Grand Lodge of Italy. We note great interest is taken in their work on masonic research and education. We admit that the proposition of education, coupled with that of masonic research, is proper and right and the plan adopted by the Washington brethren is a good one, and we quote the following resolutions from the committee's report: Resolved, That for the grood oÂŁ Masonry, each lodge in. this Grand Jurisdiction is liereby urged to set apart for masonic lectures, discussions, research and entertainment at least two meetings (formal or informal, regular or special) to be held at its meeting place during that part of the year when material therefor shall be available ; and be it further Resolved, That the Worshipful Master of each lodge is hereby urged to appoint'a special committee to arrange such meetings, have charge of programs therefor, give notice of same and co-operate with the Research and Education Committee of this Grand Lodge ; and be it further Resolved, That the Committee on Masonic Research and Education cause a copy of this resolution, together with an announcement" of its suggested course of study, lectures available for loaning to lodges, etc., to be sent annually to each lodge. "A Plea for the Teaching of Masonry," and "Some Phases of Freemasonry," by M.'. W.'. Brother WILLIAM H . UPTONJ "Ancient Craft Masonry," "The Religion of Freemasonry," and "Masonry's Part in Modern Life," by M.'. W.'. Brother JOHN ARTHUR/ "George Washington, the Mason," by M.'. W.'. Brother THOMAS E . SKAGGS ; "The Ancient Landmarks," by W.'. Brother WALTER P. MEIER ; "Masonic Events in the Life of Brother George Washington," prepared by your Committee on Masonic Research and Education. We note the Ritual "tinkerer" was in evidence, as it was pro-
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posed t h a t the Grand Secretary, with the approval of the Grand Master, be authorized to correct their secret work. I t was referred to the Board of Custodians who recommended that the resolution be not adopted and it was approved. The Report on Correspondence is again presented in the usual topical form, and as mentioned heretofore, the writer does not feel justified in taking the necessary time to read reports in this shape, and we must therefore pass it along without further comment. JAMES MCCORMACK, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Tacoma. HORACE W . TYLER, R . ' . W - ' - Grand Secretary, Tacoma. RALPH C . MCALLASTER, Correspondent.
Next Annual, Tacoma, June 12, 1923.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA—1921. Lodges, 102; members, 5,243; net gain, 459. Quarterly Communication, Kalgoorlie, July 22, 1920. C. O. L. RILEY, M.". W-". Grand Master. The Grand Master reported that they had a team in Grand Lodge composed of returned soldiers, which he terms "The Diggers' Team." He is of the opinion that it is the most unique Grand Lodge team in the world. . These brethren went to the w a r from the gold fields of that country and on their return the team above referred to was created. Our Western Australian brethren were disappointed in a visit from H. R. H. T H E PRINCE OF WALES, just as the brethren of the Grand Lodge of Victoria were disappointed. The latter had made great arrangements for his reception and there were gathered to• gether more than 13,000 brethren, all of whom,-it is to be regretted, were disappointed, in not being able to receive the distinguished Prince as a Mason. At their Quarterly Communication of October 28, 1920, the Grand Master reports that he was unable to unveil the Roll of Honor on the first of August, which was erected by the Fremantle lodges, as the doctor had strictly forbidden him from leaving his home. The ceremony, however, was performed by their Senior Grand Warden, R.'. W-'. Brother General Sir TALBOT HOBBS. The following appears in the Grand Master's'address, under the head of "Aims and Relationships of the Craft," which deals with a peculiar condition which arose in England concerning masonic affairs, and their Grand Master felt justified in starting what we term in the United States "a back-fire":
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It may be news to many brethren to learn that an attempt has been made in England—of all countries In the world—to create an anti-masonic atmosphere ; and, in order to correct a misapprehension which is said to have been entertained in some quarters respecting the aims and relationships of the Institution, the Grand Master, H. R. H. the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT, caused a circular letter to be addressed to the public press on the subject. This communication pointed out that since the establishment of the Grand Lodge in England in 1717 it had never participated in p'ublic or political affairs, either national or international; but, while not taking any share in discussions on state policy it always inculcated patriotism in the citizens and loyalty in the individual, and strictly enjoined its adherents not to countenance any act which might have a tendency to subvert the peace and good' order of society. Every lodge a t its consecration w a s dedicated to GOD and His service, therefore no one could become a Freemason who did not declare his faith in a Supreme Being. As a consequence men of every shade of political opinion and ministers of all religious denominations were today members and officers in the organization, the Craft thus providing a platform in which men of all conditions, classes and creeds could work together for the common weal. In lodges all discussions of a political or theological character were strictly banned. This was the essence of Freemasonry as practiced not only in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of England, but also under those of Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well as all the remainder of the English-speaking world. The public press comment was very interesting, and on the whole highly complimentary to the Craft. The Morning Post said: "Surely it would be impossible to suspect of nefarious tendencies a society which for more than a quarter of a century had the late KING EDWARD when Prince of Wales as Grand Master, and which for the last twenty years h a s found a successor in the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT." The Daily Telegraph said : "It is to be hoped that no such misapprehension will arise again in. the future, for in these times of stress when men of every kind are to be found on all sides setting class against class and nation against nation for the furtherance of their own iniquitous end, we can ill spare a platform on which men of all conditions, classes and creeds can come together a s friends to work in concord for the benefit of the community." I t seems to us quite unnecessary to state publicly the aims and objects of Freemasonry because they are so well understood by all citizens of the Empire who regard the Craft from an impartial standpoint. F r o m every section of the community we cannot expect an unbiased judgment, but a s the Craft has flourished for the past two hundred years, and never was held in such high esteem as it is today, we can afford to pass unnoticed the strictures of those who do not agree with our principles. The Grand Master issued two dispensations to receive petitions from persons who were under twenty-one years of age. However, he does not enthuse over the proposition, and his action therefore is, as we take it, not to be considered a precedent. The Annual Communication was held May 26, 1921, at which our Grand Representative was present. The Grand Master in his address makes the following statement, which is thoroughly applicable t o d a y : "The duty of a Freemason is nowhere more clearly outlined than in the charge of the first degree, more particularly his duty as a citizen, and it is with
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the Freemason as a citizen t h a t I am at present concerned." He further states that "I cannot see t h a t any good is likely to arise by the Craft, as such, taking part in any public movement, however noble and praiseworthy, and I am certain that such a course would be fraught with disaster, and would in the end eventually lead to strife and dissension.in our own ranks." The above is worthy of the most careful perusal and thought on the part of our American Freemasons. The Report on Correspondence includes a review of our 1920 Proceedings by Brother A. C. MCCALLUM, and he directs attention to the fact that we failed to cover the Proceedings of their Grand Lodge. We were obliged to close our report before their Proceedings reached our hands, and which accounts for the omission. However, we included a review of their 1920 Proceedings in our late issue. C. 0 . L. RILEY, M . ' . W - ' . Grand Master. J. D. STEVENSON, R . ' . W . ' - Grand Secretary, Perth.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, i 0 2 ; members, 5,517; net gain, 274. Quarterly Communication held in Boulder, August 25, 1921. C. O. L. RILEY, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master. The Grand Master in presenting his address states he visited twenty of their lodges during the year. He also reports that in accordance with the action of their Grand Lodge at their last Communication he sent a message expressing loyal affection on behalf of the Craft in Western Australia, to Her Gracious Majesty the Queen, on her birthday. In response to this message he received a very courteous communication from the Queen through her proper officer. He reports that during the year he was informed that some of their lodges conferred the first degree on two or three candidates at one and the same time. He counseled their Board of General Purposes and ruled that each candidate should be taken through separately up to where the three lesser lights were explained. The Grand Master errs, however, in stating that the Masonic Service Association of the United States of America is a league of American Grand Lodges. F a r be it from the true conditions of this self-constituted organization. They are composed of several Grand Lodges in this country, but like our own, there are many
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others which look upon the organization with very great disfavor, believing t h a t it is nothing more or less than the beginning of a proposed supreme or General Grand Lodge. The next Communication was held in Perth, November 27, 1921. But little business was transacted at this Communication. The Grand Master presented a brief address, including a final summing up of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. Several other Communications were held during the year, but we regret that space will not permit of reviewing all of them. We cannot close, however, without mentioning the Roll of Honor which is made a part of this journal. It includes the names of the brethren who served their country in the late war, each name being recorded under the particular lodge of which he was a member. We did likewise in behalf of the brethren of our Grand Jurisdiction and the Roll of Honor was included in our 1920 Proceedings. The Report on Correspondence contains a courteous review of our 1921 Proceedings. We fear our good Brother MCCALLUM misunderstood our reference to the Acacia Fraternity, as our Grand Lodge has never recognized the DeMolay, Acacia, or any organization other than regular lodges of Symbolic Masonry. A mention was made in our Proceedings of the Acacia Fraternity because it is composed only of Master Masons and students in our University. It was only a commendation, but not an official recognition, and neither the DeMolay or any of the other eighteen mushroom growth organizations have ever been mentioned in our Grand Lodge. He rather cracks us on the knuckles on the physical qualification proposition. He mentions the fact t h a t they have a copy of Anderson's Constitutions of 1723. We likewise have a copy of 1723, but the writer overlooked reference to it when he referred to the other editions. We subscribe to t h a t portion relating to the perfect youth, but maintain t h a t one who has been so unfortunate as to lose an arm or leg is not perfect in body to the extent of serving his master well. The disposition in this country is to suspend the sensible requirements of physical qualification and make Masons of men, regardless of their unfortunate physical condition. A. C. MCCALLUM, M-". W-'. Grand Master. (Address not given.) J. D. STEVENSON, R-'- W . ' . Grand Secretary, Perth.
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WEST VIRGINIA—1921. Lodges, 159; members, 27,963; net gain, 2,510. They start off in their Proceedings with t h e printed journal of twenty-eight Special Communications, introduced by an excellent picture of M.'. W-'. Brother SAMUEL T . SPEARS, their present Grand Master. •A special occasion was made of the laying of the corner-stone of the West Virginia Masonic Home on November 16, 1921. In reporting this Communication we find a group half-tone of the Board of Governors of that institution. On arriving a t the site of the building the Grand Master was addressed by their Past Grand Master LEWIS N . TAVENNER, President of the Board of Governors, in a most interesting manner, dealing wholly with the upbuilding of that monument of charity in their jurisdiction. To this the Grand Master made a brief but interesting response. This was followed by what is termed "Personal Reminiscences," by Brother GEORGE W . ATKINSON, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, and who at one time was Governor of the State. Other talks were made, all dealing with matters locally, and we. have no doubt the occasion was one long to be remembered by all who were present. As a conclusion to this part of the journal we find an excellent half-tone of their Home. It looks to the writer as if good judgment had been used in the planning of the buildings and that but little or no space was wasted. The Annual Communication was held in Parkersburg on November 16, 1921, with all Grand Officers, except the Grand Chaplain, present. Kansas was represented by M.'. W-'- J O H N M . COLLINS.
The Grand Master in presenting his address throws a bouquet to the good brethren and citizens of Parkersburg (which of course included the ladies) in the following language: Our pleasure in thus assembling in the city of Parkersburg is not less enhanced by another opportunity for the interchange of fraternal greetings and the sharing of each other's most pressing burdens, than by the sense of creature comforts born of the gracious hospitality that characterizes this people. Four times previously, in the fifty-three years of her history, has our hostess proved herself a past mistress in the a r t of entertainment, and, while each successive visit imposes upon her added responsibility, her store of cordiality seems never to be exhausted.
The Grand Secretary's report is what we might term, in referring to this part of the Proceedings, commonplace, as he refers only to matters which come under his immediate supervision. Under their regulations the Grand Lecturer and his Deputies are required to submit an annual report to Grand Lodge. Space will not permit of our making direct reference to any particular
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r e p o r t ; however, we will say in a general way t h a t the officers, in presenting their respective reports, indicate the lodges which received attention at their hands, the condition of the work, and the general surroundings of t h a t particular organization. I t requires twenty-five pages of the Proceedings to record their doings. The Report on Correspondence is by M.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE W. ATKINSON, and he introduces the same with a very interesting foreword. He classifies Masons as follows: It h a s been well said that "there are four classes o£ Masons in this w'orld: First, those who are Masons neither in name nor n a t u r e ; sec-ohd, those who are Masons in name only ; third, those who are Masons only by nature ; and, lastly, those who are Masons both in name and ^nature, and this class a r e GOD'S noblemen. But if I could not be numbered with them I had rather be a Mason by nature—that is, at heart—than a Mason only in name." To this we would add one additional class—the belly Mason— who is never on hand except when there is soiriething to eat and never attends any of the communications or other meetings. We likewise quote the following, as it is good masonic reading for our brethren: Some young members seem to feel that when they carefully learn the esoteric part of the Order, they can stop there and pose as "bright" members. 'While this is, in a sense, a wise and proper- thing to do, yet they should not stop there. There is much more in Freemasonry than the • esoteric work, which every brother is expected to learn. It would be well a t this time to ask yourselves the question, "What it is to be a Mason?" Do you think that membership in a masonic lodge makes you a Mason? If you have the proper conception of Masonry you will admit that it does not, only in name, for niernbership in a masonic lodge can no more make you a Mason than membership in a musical club can rnake you a musician. . . . My injunction upon you is to take the time to inform yourselves upon the history, the symbolisms and laws of the Fraternity, as well as its esoteric requirements, for only by so doing, can you become more than Masons in name only. , The wise thing for you to do, is to join a masonic research club and grow up into well developed all round Masons. F o r t h e benefit of t h e G r a n d J u r i s d i c t i o n s w h o a r e a d m i t t i n g t h e m a i m , l a m e a n d defective, a n d h a v e placed w i t h i n t h e g r a s p of t h e i r G r a n d M a s t e r s i m a g i n a r y a u t h o r i t y t o p a s s u p o n artificial limbs, defects i n body, s i g h t , h e a r i n g a n d possibly m i n d , w e quote the following: There seems to be a general let up by many Grand Lodges as to physical requirements. While it is true that Freemasonry is now regarded a s purely speculative, yet, in the judgment of the writer, to cast aside all of the Landmarks and Ancient Charges, and with one swoop completely modernize our ancient Institution, is unwise. West Virginia does not sympathize with these so-called modern innovations. Long ago we abandoned the "perfect youth" theory, and adopted the plan of declaring a candidate eligible, who could comply with all of the requirements of the Ritual, without the aid of artificial appliances. But it has become the policy of
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many of our sister Grand Bodies to allow all sorts of artificial appliances in order to render a candidate eligible for admission. This our West Virginia Grand Lodge has always condemned, and still adheres to that position. Speculative Masonry was established over three hundred years ago, and during t h a t long period of time the Institution has prospered, and many of us are unwilling to cast aside all ancient customs and thus do away with the name of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons.
We quote the following, as it is of too much consequence to our readers to pass-it by: Our Grand Lodge, two years ago, decided not to join the Masonic Service Association for the principal reason that we considered it a movement that, sooner or later, would result in the establishment of a Central American Grand Lodge. I know that Its organizers and supporters disclaim any such intention, and I do not doubt the integrity of their present intentions. I am aware that their alleged purpose is to unify the different Grand Lodges in the esoteric work, and in their methods of government and teachings. Even if it is not a step in that direction, I cannot see how it can accomplish the other alleged purposes for which it is designed. I t Is true that there is a slight difference in the Standard Work taught by the different Grand Lodges of the United States, but I am impressed with the belief that none of them will be willing to abandon the Rituals that they have learned and taught, many of them for generations, unless forced to do so by absolute authority, such as only could be done by a Supreme Grand Lodge. The majority of our American Grand Lodges practice "the mouth to ear" system of imparting the esoteric .work of the Order, and consequently denounce, a s unmasonic, all ciphers and keys. Therefore, to establish a uniforrri Ritual for all the Grand Lodges, it seems to me, "would not only require the unlearning of their standard Rituals, but would, as I see it, force the adoption of a cipher code, which many of our Grand Lodges hold to be a direct violation of the masonic OB.'s. I do not deny that many customs and practices of the various Grand Lodges could be unified and harmonized by the Service Association, but all of them are of miner importance to the Fraternity, and from my standâ&#x20AC;˘point, do not justify the creation of the Association. It cannot be- denied, furthermore, that it is a super masonic organization, because every Grand Lodge which becomes a member of it, is required to pay per capita dues to maintain it, and to make such assessments upon its members as may be necessary for its support, consequently the only difference between it and a Central Grand Lodge is in name only ; and should it become numerically strong enough, all that would be necessary to make it a Central Grand Body would be a change of name only, which would be an easy' thing to do. F o r these principal reasons, the Grand Lodge of West Virginia declined to become a member of the Association, and for so doing we'have been denounced by one member of the Guild as both ignorant and stupid, and also unjust in the position we have taken relative to this new fledged, so-called masonic organization.
He "cracks" the so-called French Masonry in a most emphatic but brief manner, which is in full accord with'the position taken by our Grand Lodge in 1919. In his review of other jurisdictions he covers our 1921 Proceedings, touching the more important matters which transpired at the sixty-fifth Annual Communication. He notes that the Grand Lodge directed the writer of this report to print a half-tone por-
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t r a i t of himself in the next year's Proceedings. The Grand Secret a r y positively refused. Can any one imagine a Grand Secretary or even an ordinary P a s t Grand Master printing a picture, halftone or otherwise, in the Annual Proceedings after having been in the hands of a hospital and fifteen or twenty surgeons and doctors.,for almost two months? Some day the writer may change his mind and leave as an inheritance a photograph which can be used for t h a t purpose after he will have "crossed the great divide." SAMUEL T . SPEARS, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Elkins. J O H N M . COLLINS, R - ' - W - ' - Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, P . ' . G-'. M.'., Correspondent, Charleston. Next Annual, Fairmont, November 15, 1922.
WISCONSIN—1921. L o d g e s , 2 8 6 ; m e m b e r s , . 4 2 , 3 9 4 ; n e t g a i n , 3,743. M i l w a u k e e , J u n e 14, 1 9 2 1 . C. E . S H A F F E R , M . ' . W - ' . G r a n d Master. O u r Gramd R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , B r o t h e r DAVID H A R L O W E , w a s p r e s ent. T h e following f e w w o r d s f r o m t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n of t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r a r e w o r t h y of p e r u s a l : All through the years, since the day Masonry first planted her standards in this State, there has neA^er lacked men of noble vision, heroic endeavor and the spirit of sacrifice. W e feel today the urge of past generations. Like coral islands built out of the Innumerable deposits of seaanimals, the edifice of Masonry has been built out of the endea,vors and sacrifices of past generations of Masons—men whose idea) was a house not made with hands, but a fabric t h a t is eternal. Masonry rightly conceived is one of the noblest contributions ever made to the well-being of humanity. In a world so chaotic it is a conserving and stabilizing force. In an age grown restless under the spur of modern life, whose beliefs a r e in a state of constant flux, it stands for the things t h a t endure. Like the silent and irresistible forces of nature that beautify the world, the practice and teachings of Masonry illumine and glorify life, like radium that shines in the dark places, its deepest truths make radiant the pathway that leads through the valley of the shadow of death. I t is a golden thread woven into the tapestry of life by the fingers of time. It is one of the century plants of history whose flowering is more beautiful with each recurring century. Their Home is a little out of the ordinary in t h a t they have a farm, stocked, and undoubtedly it is a most pleasant place for the members to live. The Grand Master refers to a visit to that institution and spending an afternoon in going over the farm, inspecting the buildings and "admiring the full-blooded stock."
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Under "Decisions," he passed on the physical qualification of a candidate who had lost half of his index finger on his right hand. The Ritual venders were evidently a t work in their jurisdiction as the Grand Master was obliged to issue an edict directing attention to their law which makes it an offense for one to have in his possession one of the so-called ciphers or keys to the Work. The report of the Grand Secretary is very brief, covering only the statistics of the year and a summing up of financial matters. The total receipts of the year for their Masonic Home amounted to over $134,000.00, and disbursements a little over $125,000.00, leaving a balance to the checking account of nearly $10,000.00. An inventory of the_ property shows its value is $145,601.83. It is proposed to serve noon meals on Tuesday and Wednesday during the next Annual Communication of their Grand Lodge, the expense of such meal to be paid personally by each member. We think this an excellent plan as it lends to the social feature of the occasion. In the Report on Correspondence, the writer, Brother ALDRO JENKS, reviews our 1920 Proceedings. Of course it makes t h a t review rather a "back number;" however, it was the latest copy he had on hand a t the time the report was prepared. He takes a rap at our so-called "oflScial ciphers," and being the only individual who was opposed to the adoption of this cipher seventeen years ago we have nothing to say in defense of our Grand Lodge. The writer served as Lecturer for all the four Masonic Grand Bodies of this jurisdiction before occupying the offices of Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder, and every word of the Work he received by word of mouth. WILLIAM F . WEILER, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Chippewa Falls. WiLUAM W. PERRY, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO J E N K S , Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 13, 1922.
WISCONSINâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 288; members, 46,334; net gain, 3,940. Milwaukee, June 13, 1922.
WILLIAM F . WEILER, M.". W.'.
Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother DAVID HARLOWE, was present. We take the liberty of quoting the following from the address of the Grand Master:
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It seems almost as a day since last we met here, yet in that brief time —twelve short months—we have been confronted with momentous problems, national and international in their scope and importance. Grave world problems that the very foundation centers of our civilization depend upon for a just, equitable and humanitarian adjustment. We have been passing through, as it were, a civic, social, and commercial Gethsemane. While the war clouds have been receding farther and farther into illimitable space, the world conflict, through which we have just passed, has brought about new issues, new conditions and added responsibilities in our national and international life that are well nigh staggering in their proportions and know no precedent. The great basic principle of our Craft "The Fatherhood of GOD and the Brotherhood of Man" must prevail, eliminate these baser passions, and eventually dominate the lives of men. Today we face grave problems. The problems Of world finance, capital and labor, transportation, education, social evils, disarmament, and the reuniting and forming of new governments of the war-torn powers of FJurope. Bach, colossal in importance, demands the combined unselfish thought and attention of our best thinkers, philosophers, and statesmen. "GOD give us men. A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands ;• Men whom the lusts of office cannot kill. Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy, Men who possess opinions and a will, Men who have honor, men who will not lie. Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn Ristreacherous flatteries without winking. Tall men—sun-crowned—who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking. Men who their duties know but know their rights as'well. And knowing dare maintain." I n v i e w of p r e s e n t conditions t h r o u g h o u t o u r l a n d t h e f e w lines above quoted a r e extremely a p p r o p r i a t e . W e likewise quote t h e f o l l o w i n g : The imperative call comes to you and me today for a broader, deeper and more practical application of the sublime t r u t h s and principles of our Craft. Let every Mason be thoroughly aroused to a full realization of this fact and to a practical application of the same in his life's work—civic, social, business or otherwise. Grant that this call will not be unheeded; that it m a y touch a responsive chord in the soul of every man worthy to bear the honored name of a Mason. He ruled that a legally constituted lodge was composed of three Master Masons, one-of whom must be the Master of the lodge, and as. such they can transact all business which legally comes before a lodge. . The Grand Lodge sustained one of his rulings to the effect t h a t the members of a lodge could not compose a masonic club operating as an "inner body." He ruled t h a t a brother, in order to visit within their jurisdiction, should furnish documentary evidence. The Grand Lodge, however, through its Committee on Jurisprudence, took a different
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view and reaffirmed the position they have always takenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that the question of the legality of the lodge from which the brother hailed is left to the Master. While our law is to the contrary, we are for the position taken by our Wisconsin brethren. Under their law, a member may be excluded on account of nonpayment of dues. However, he is restored to full fellowship upon payment of the amount of dues he is owing when so excluded and the accrued dues during the period of his exclusion. The Grand Master is a firm believer in the Landmarks of Freemasonry concerning, physical qualification and as such excluded several of the maimed, lame and defective. During the year he issued a letter of warning to the lodges against the Ku Klux Klan, and his action was sustained by the Grand Lodge. Notwithstanding his adherence to the Landmarks of Freemasonry, he gave his hearty endorsement to several outside organizations, thereby placing his stamp of approval on behalf of their Grand Lodge on something which could not possibly be admitted as a part of the masonic family. He recommended that hereafter the list of the names of Secretaries be omitted from their annual reports, and his recommendation was adopted by the Grand Lodge. His reason for so recommending was because some fake bond and stock companies were taking advantage of the list so published in their Proceedings in obtaining the names and addresses of the Secretaries. We question the wisdom of the recommendation, as such a list is very valuable, not only in their own jurisdiction, but for legitimate purposes, in other jurisdictions. If these fake organizations desire to secure a list of the names of the Secretaries, omitting the names from the Proceedings will not prevent them from doing so. The Grand Lodge gives its hearty endorsement to the masonic publication known as The Masonic Tidings. We are pleased to note this action, as we have a good deal more faith in reaching our members through that channel than through a self-constituted organization who proposes to convert the whole Masonic Fraternity and turn the Institution into a school of masonic knowledge. We note with much interest that portion of their Proceedings giving an account of the laying of the corner-stone of their new Masonic Home a t Dousman. The Report on Correspondence is again presented by M.'. W."Brother ALDRO J E N K S , and in his introduction to the report he refers to a number of the old "war horses" in Masonry whom the writer of this report knevif quite well personally, and from some of whom he received his first real "light" in Masonry.
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He courteously and fraternally reviews our 1921 Proceedings. He criticises our Grand Lodge for its law requiring that a candidate upon whom t h e degrees are to be conferred upon request of another lodge shall be required to regularly petition for the degrees and the petition must pursue the same course as an original petition for the Mysteries of Masonry. Of course the writer is inclined to favor the view of Brother J E N K S ; however, there is another side to the question and which prompted the Committee on Laws in 1898 to make this provision. Sometimes it happens t h a t a candidate was elected and before receiving any or all of the degrees moved away, and considerable time elapses before he requested that the degree or degrees be conferred. In the meantime his whole character has changed, and he is totally unfit to be honored with the degrees. In such cases the law is good. However, we admit that these cases are so rare t h a t the proposition is f a r outweighed by the injustice upon the deserving. We were considerably amused a t his reference to the "ineffectual appeal" on the p a r t of our P a s t Grand Master FARRELLY, in attempting to throw aside the Landmarks and admit any old thing into the Fraternity, regardless of physical qualification. We also note with equal interest his comment a t Brother FARRELLY'S recommendation which was adopted, that a lodge had a right to collect a full year's dues regardless of what time of the year the brother dimitted. Of course it is wrong in principle and the Grand Lodge should never have passed such a law. We would like to refer further to his excellent report', but space will not permit. J O H N E . LANGDON, M . ' . W . ' : Grand Master, LaCrosse. • WILLIAM W . PERRY, R.". W . " . Grand Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO J E N K S , Correspondent, Dodgeville.
Next Annual, Milwaukee, June 12, 1923.
WYOMING—1921. Lodges, 40; members, 5,986; net gain, 819. Seven Special Communications were held during the year for the purpose of laying corner-stones, constituting lodges and the like. The Annual Communication was held in Lander, September 14, 1931, with all Grand Officers present. A little old-fashioned, but a nice thing to do in the matter of the Master of Wyoming Lodge No. 2, of Lander, extending a welcome to the Grand Lodge in behalf of the brethren in t h a t city and locality. We notice they were honored with a distinguished visitor from
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North Dakota, whose face is likewise very familiar in many other Grand Lodges. The Grand Master, in presenting his address, under the head of "Visitations," refers to the occasion of his visit to the Past Masters' Club of the Big Horn Basin at Greybull, where the Work of all three degrees was performed by the. officers of the different lodges in the Big Horn Basin. We take it that this was similar to our district meeting. The Grand Master states that this movement was one of the most auspicious ever inaugurated in the Fraternity in Wyoming. The meeting, he states, brought together, mostly by automobile, representatives in large numbers from, every lodge, except one, in that country. One lodge performed the Work of a certain section and then witnessed some' other lodge work in some other section. This is exactly the custom at our district meetings, and we therefore realize how important it was to our Wyoming brethren. He calls attention to false answers made by some candidatesin answering the question in their petitionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether they ever previously petitioned another lodge, and that it has not been considered unmasonic as the applicant was not a Mason at the time the statement was made. Possibly so, but in Kansas where one of these cases develop our lodges are ordered to proceed at once and expel the brother, and it is always done, because the Grand Master so directs. It is astonishing that the'Grand Master is obliged to report the fact that some lodges are using a so-called "short form" of initiation. It does not seem possible t h a t any set of men with legal authority to open a lodge of Masons and therein make members, could so far forget their obligations as to do a thing of this kind. There should be only one penalty for such a thing and that is absolute expulsion from the Fraternity. He touches on the question of requiring a Master Mason' to learn the lecture of the third degree under penalty of some sort. No, my brother, if you will get down to the grass roots of Freemasonry you will find that no penalty of any kind whatever can attach to a brother after he has been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason and the lectures have been delivered to him. He then and there acquires a right which cannot be questioned; either by a Grand Master or a Grand Lodge. You can, however, encourage the Masters of your lodges to use their best endeavors to have these newly made Masons learn the lecture and thus avoid humiliation when they attempt to visit lodges where they are not known. The Grand Secretary presents his usual interesting and very complete report. We say complete, because in a general way it follows the plan of the writer of this report in the several masonic bodies as Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder.
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Through the report of the Librarian reference is made to securing photographs of their Past Grand Masters. From our own experience we sincerely hope the Grand Lodge of Wyoming will lose no time in carrying out this p a r t of the work. It required more than fifteen years for the writer of this report to secure pictures of all our P a s t Grand Masters, and indeed all our Past Elective Grand Officers, but he did succeed, although in securing the last picture, t h a t of our second Grand Master, he was obliged to write letters to almost all parts of the world, and finally found a small photograph in possession of an old Jewish family in the city of Philadelphia. As evidence that the picture was genuine, the brother was holding in his hand a gold-headed cane, which had an inscription indicating that the cane was presented to him by our Washington Lodge No. 5, and with a rriagnifying glass the inscription could be read. The Report on Correspondence is prepared by their Grand Secretary, R.'. W-'. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, and he includes a review of our 1921 Proceedings, although he lists it as that of 1920. Just a little mistake. Brother LOWNDES, but we will forgive you this time. FRANK A. HOLLIDAY, M . ' . W - ' - Grand Master, Laramie. JOSEPH M . LOWNDES, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Casper. Next Annual, Rawlins, September 13, 1922.
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A TISTICS.
MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES. Statistical table, showing membership of Grand Lodges. Compiled by R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON^ for the K a n s a s Committee on Correspondence, February, 1923. Grand Lodge.
Ohio
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No. of Lodges. 574 31 - 566 446 155 116 22 34 238 679 72 919 55S 548 436 606 266 206 117 29!) 472 279 378 649 130 286 23 80 226 52 902 454 124 587 433 158 530 42 283 165 461 912 24 103 326 240 159 288 40 15,692
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1921 46,624 1922 4,889 1921 31,6C9 1922 93,179 1921 26,242 1922 37,780 1921 5,375 1921 18,671 1922 • 21,184 1921 '62,855 1922 8,776 1922 247,570 1922 113,804 1922 78,600 1922 72,297 1921. 66,212 1922 29,506 1922 40,677 1921 28,430 1921 103,188 1922 128,599 1922 51,014 1922 • 29,317 1921 100,093 1921 17,676 1922 37,380 1922 2,445 1922 14,186 1922 68,816 1922 5,630 1922 272,634 1922 36,576 1922 14,375 1921 163,657 1922 55,231 1922 • 23,749 1921 180,476 1922 15,436 1922 27,146 1922 17,792 1922 40,969 1921 107,692 1922 4,036 192 > 17,801 1922 38,786 1922 38,412 1921 27,963 1922 46,334 1921 5,986
3,932 529 2,761 7,998 2,452 3,077 444 2,365 2,251 2,913 573 16,982 6,783 .5,085 3,147 6,191 3,547 2,178 4,313 10,770 8,586 5,421 • 2,339 9,677 1,763 2,733 132 1,939 6,563 354 18,352 3,651 793 15,177 6,799 2,637 11,562 3,022 1,845 1,332 3,399 13,474 346 789 3,490 4,458 2,520 •7,683 819
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298 OTHER
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ST GRAND
LODGES RECOGNIZED BY OF KANSAS.
Grand Lodge.
ChUe Costa Bica, C. A Cuba
Mexico (York Grand Lodge) . .
Peru
A TISTICS.
No. of Lodges.
Year.
THE
Membership Last Report.
February, GRAND
Net Oain,
129 98 505
1922 1922 1922
11,405 11,033 91,879
920 921 7,594
10 123 3,693 538 91
1921 1921 1921 1921 1922
253 12,205 250,000 28,905 10,208
253 1,272
15 43 357 219 79
1921 1921 1921
892 4,917 38,552 17,542 9,498
1922
9.34 6,293 717
1922 1922
892 13,452
1922 1922 1922 1922 1922 1922
11,970 93,763 9,136 2,494 26,480 5,517
24,018 959 207 1,480 733
8,224
676,653
63,704 408
Total U. S. Totals
. 8,224 15,692
676,653 2,727,675
63,296 228,926
Grand Totals
23,916
3,404,328
292,222
Salvador, C. A
163 1,158 106 32 258 102
1922 1922
Net Loss.
1,839
6,297 1.085 4,511 12,059 16,052
78 15 50 74 288
LODGE
1,171 49
408
408
t M e m b e r s h i p based on c o n s o l i d a t i o n of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Q u e e n s land and the Queensland Grand Lodge.
1922-23.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ST
CONSOLIDATED
299
A TISTICS.
STATISTICAL
APPENDIX.
UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN MASONIC MEMBERSHIP. Prepared by ALBERT K . 'W'ILSON, Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder,
Kansas Correspondent, February, 1923. Grand Lodge.
Ohio...
Utah
United States Totals
Total Membership, U. S. A
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
46,624 4,889 31,609 93,179 26,242 37,780 5,375 18,671 21,184 62,855 8,776 247,570 113,804 78,600 72,297 66,212 29,508 40,677 28,430 103,188
12,456 1,181 6,955 19,244 7,580 14,390 1,968 5,984 6,629 18,220 2,461 73,067 30,078 20,778 19,733 16,574 6,781 15,639 8,230 35,003
4,097
6,669
1,089 6,490 2,197 9,408
2,167 9,733 4,393 5,267
1,422 1,445 5,657
2,754 3,705 8,711 1,314 31,828 11,551 11,021 12,875 8,782 1,762 7,606 3,858
128,599 51,014 29,317 100,093 17,676 37,380 2,445 14,186 68,816 5,630 272,634 36,576 14,375 163.657 55,231 23,749 180,476 15,436 27,146 17,792 40,969 107,692 4,036 17,801 38,786 3S,412 27,963 46,331 5,986
40,128 13,546 6,829 29,732 4,196 7,566 606 5,759 15,656 1,717 60,793 7,121 4,^09 68,054 11.712 6,327 52,780 6,005 6,223 6,063 8,888 37,771 1,041 5,62S 12,963 7,221 10,395 19,515 1,858
2,727,675
782,958 1,502
2,727,675
784,460
16,677 16,956 6,823 6,322 4,232 1,405 7,345 3,992 13,402 14,142 2,661 3,631 10,029 898 3,130 3,518 2,710 10,782 1,268 712 38,150 4,015 1,639 12,407 4,999 3,891 1,095 2,233 31,844
Grand Comd'y, 750
23,678 13,283 6,765 13,593 2,552 1,856 4,106 230
3,054 6,792 1,021 31,743 3,917 2,204 28,895 5,503 3,499 34,563 3,754 3,389 3,560 14,866 639
1,770 2,487 6,189 273,157 1,374 274.531
3,342 5,911 3,643 5,783 6,867 1,270 373,932 1,611 375,543
300
CORRESPONDENCE—ST
February,
A TISTICS.
F O R E I G N GRANTD B O D I E S . Grand Lodge. 11,405 11,033 91,879 Chile. Cuba
892 4,917 38,552 17,542 9,498 6,297 1,085 4,511 12,059 • 16,052 11,970 93,763 9,136 2,494 26,480 5,517
Grand Council.
2,629 2,177 25,986
253 12,205 250,000 28,905 10,203
Peru
Grand Chapter.
9,588
Grand Comd'y.
10,619
638
4,108
566 949 . 2,550 2,586
2,769
2,039
Total
676,653 2,727,675
52,186 784,460
1,204 274.531
14,727 375,543
Grand Total
3,404,328
836,646,
275,735
390,270
R I CHARD E . BIRD GRA...VD MASTER t
March 1. 1923. to February 28. 1924.
PROCEEDINGS
M;.W;. GRAND LODGE ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
KANSAS. SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD IN THE CITY OF TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 27 and 28, A. D. 1924, A. L. 5924.
VOLUME XIX, PART 3. M.-. W.-. ELMER F. STRAIN, Grand Master, Topeka. R.-. W.- ALBERT K. WILSON, Grand Sscretary, Topeka.
Published by Order of the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge.
1924.
GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1924. M.'. W.'. E L M E K F. S T R A I N . . . . ' R / . W.". C H A L E S A . LOUCKS R.'. W.: J O H N W . NEILSON R.". W / . CLAYTON"LEHMAN
Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden GrandJunior Warden
R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M FRANK MARCH
Grand Treasurer
Lawrence.
R / . W.'. A L B E R T K. WILSON Bro. a n d R e v . F R E D E . BROOKS W.\ C H A R L E S N . FOWLER W.'. P A U L M . M A R T I N W.". RICHARD W . EVANS W.'. EMERSON B. W E L L S W.'. G E O R G E M . COPLIN W.". F R A N K C . TROUTFETTER
Grand Secretary...., Grand Chaplain.... Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Marshal GraTidSword Bearer ...' Grand Senior Steward.. Grand Junior Steward
Topeka. Marysville. Salina. Highland. Dodge City^ ...Topekn. Paola. Colby.
W.'. ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, JR....Grand
W.'. W . AMER BURNETT
Pursuivant
Grand Tyler
..Topeka. Lakin. Concordia. Newton.
Topeka.
Oberlin.
PLACE OF MEETINGâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1925. The sixty-ninth 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 fourth Wednesday, being the 25th day of February, A. D. 1925, A. L. 5925, at 9 o'clock A. M.
PBESS OF THOMPSON BROTHERS, E L D O R A D O , KAXSAS
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
M.-.W.-. GRAND L O D G E —OF— A. F . & A. M. O F KANSAS.
S I X T Y - E I G H T H ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 27, 1924.
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 27th day of February, A. D. 1924, A. L. 5924, at 9 o'clock A. M. GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT. M.'. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD R.-. W.'. ELMER F . STRAIN R.'. W.'. CHARLES A. LoucKs R.". W.'. JOHN W . NEILSON
Grand Master ...Wichita. Deputy Grand Master ....Topeka,. Grand Senwr Warden ....liakin. :....Grand Junior Warden...Concordia,.
R.'. W.'. W I L L I A M FRANK M A R C H ....Grand Treasurer
R.'. W.'. ALBERT K. WILSON Bro. and Rev. F R E D E . BROOKS W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY . W.'. CLINTON D . H A R T W.'. JOHN A. HETZEL W.". J E S S E B . MCFARLAND W.'. VERNON T . NICHOLSON W.'. CHARLES H . HATTON W.'. W. AMER BURNETT.../
.Grand Grand asGrand Grand Grand Grand Grand as Grand .Grand
Lawrence.
Secretary Topeka. Chaplain Marysville. Senior DeoAxm ...GnarA. Junior Deacon ...Topeka. Marshal •. .•.New.ton. Senior Steward....Norton. Junior Steward.. Spring Hill. Pursuivant Wichita. Tyler Oberlin.
OPENING CEREMONY.
A constitutional number of lodges being represented, t h e M.'. W.: Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas was opened in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. F R E D E . BROOKS, Grand Chaplain.
524
PROCEEDINGS OF THE â&#x20AC;˘
February,
OPENING PRAYER.
Almighty GOD, Supreme Architect and Builder of all things, we gladly acknowledge Thy Sovereign power to rule the persons and things Thou hast made. We give Thee hearty thanks for Thy beneficient sway. Thou hast called Thy creation good, and Thou dost rule it in mercy. Thou hast blotted from Thy remembrance the acknowledged mistakes of men but doth establish the work of their hands. Thy kingdom is one of love, joy and peace. And Thy desire is that all men shall come to a knowledge of the truth and be saved. We invoke Thy blessing upon the sessions of this Grand Lodge. May all work be done faithfully and well, according to the plans Thou hast drawn upon the trestle board. May every officer perform his duties in Thy sight and with.Thy grace. May every decision be such as to receive Thy sanction. To this end do Thou enlighten our minds and awaken our affection for Thy law. Grant that our fellowship may create mighty impulses for Masonic character and service.' â&#x20AC;˘ At its close may we carry into every section of our jurisdiction the impelling motives of brotherly love, rehef and truth. In these days of doubt, rebellion and strife, give us more zeal for truth and honesty. Make us more concientious and industrious in the performance of our duties. Enable us to be more patient in the slow progress of building a spiritual temple, and more tender, thoughtful and generous in our care of the unfortunate. Strenghten our loyalties to the half-forgotten ideals of our fathers, in their homes, their business relations and their government. Above all, give us poise and stability amidst the restless seething multitudes of a selfish world. Remember graciously, we beseech Thee, the mayor of this cit}-, the Governor of the commonwealth, the Pre,sident of the United States and all associated with them in authority. Continue to show Thy loving kindness to men every where, for they faint except they believe to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Blessed be Thy glorious name forever, and let the whole earth be filled with Thy glory. Amen, and Amen. ABSENCE OF THE GRAND -^PURSUIVANT.
The M.'. W.'. Grand Master announced that the Grand Pursuivant, W.'. H O M E R T . H A R D E N , would be unable to attend this Annual Communication because of serious illness, and appointed W/. CHARLES H . H A T T O N , to act in that capacity.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
626
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and they were welcomed by t h e M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Suitable acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by W.'. JOHN M . KiNKEL, Grand Representative of Alabama. WELCOME TO VISITORS.
The M . ' . W.". Grand Master extended a cordial invitation to all Master Masons in good standing to attend this Annual Communication. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
W.". HABRY E . PEACH, chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was adopted : To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee o n Credentials begs leave t o report the following members and representatives present a n d entitled t o seats in this G r a n d Lodge: GRAND O F F I C E R S .
M.-. W.'. R I C H A R D E . B I R D . â&#x20AC;&#x17E;
GrandMaster.
R.\ W-.". E L M E R F . STRAIN!..... R.'. W.". CHARLES A. LotrcKS R.\ W.'. JOHN W. NEILSON
D e p u t y Grand Master. Grand Sem'or Warden. Grand Junior Warden.
R.". W.'. W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H
.:;
R.v W.'. ALBERT K. W I L S O N Bro. a n d Rev. F R E D E . BROOKS
R.'. W.'. GEORGE F . BEEZLEY W.". CLINTON D . HART..... W.'. J O H N A. H E T Z E L . . .
Grand,Treasurer.
G r a n d Secretary. Grand Chaplain.
as Grand Senior Deacon. Grand Junior Deacon. G r a n d Marshal.
W.'. JESSE B . MCFARLAND W.'. VERNON T . NICHOLSON W.'. CHARLES H . HATTON W.'. W. AMBR B U R N E T T
Grand Senior Steward-. ...Grand Junior Steward. a s G r a n d Pursuivant. ,Grand Tyler. .
SUB-OFFICERS.
Bro. E R N S T H . LINDLEY
G r a n d Orator.
J. R O Y GIVENS WILLIAM-J. BOND
.Official Stenographer. Assistant Grand Tyler.
W.'. H A R V E Y O . D A V I S
Lecturer.
W . \ STANFORD M . SMART
Lecturer.
W . \ GRAFTON D . W H I T A K E R
I^ecturer.
526
PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
PAST GRAND MASTERS.
Yeor of
Service. M.-.'W.-.[PERRY M . HOISINGTON...
1901
M / . " W . - / T H O M A S G . ; FITCH
1904
M.-. W.-. T H O M A S L. B O N D
1906
M.-. W.-. H E N R Y . F . MASON.,
1908
M.". W:.
1912
WILLIAM EASTON HUTCHISON
M.-. W.-. E L R I C K C . C O L E
1913
M / . W.-. W I L L I A M L . B U R D I C K
1915
M.-. W.-. G I L E S H . L A M B
1916
M.-. W.-. O W E N J . W O O D
1919
M.-. W.-. H U G H P . FAKRBLLY
1920
M.-. W.-. B E N S . P A U L E N
1921
M.-. W.-. J O H N M C C U L L A G H
..:,..;
1922
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
District No.
District No.
D O N A L D A. M C M U L L E N
1
LuciAN L . CONSTANT
JOHN H . CLARKE
3
JAMES L . FELTON
37
W A L L A C E C. HAMM..-.
6
JACOB P . SCOTT
C H A R L E S V. P O R T E R . . . !
7
H A R R Y B . GRAHAM
F R E D R O T ALPORD
8
L E W I S G . JENNINGS
43 44
38 ...40 41
H U B E R T H . HUBBARD
10
H A R M O N J. B O W E R
A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM
11
E . R O Y FARWELL
WILLIAM E. CAIN
13
FRED E..FULLER
CLAUD E . LOCK
15
G E O R G E F . BEEZLEY
EDWIN C . EAGLES
16
HENRY O . TRIKLE
ROY
18
C L A R E N C E M . CROSBY-
53
R . N E L S O N LONG
54
RALPH W . POPE
.55 '
B A T A R D J. LONG
56
H . CLOSSEN
J A M E S M . LAYTON. ELLSWORTH B . SEWELL, J R
HiEL B . HAMPSHIRE
20 21
...22
JAMES H . BEEGLE
24
S T E P H E N A. D . GEAUQUE
25
E A R L T . PYLE ROY
S . BAYSINGER
26 ...27
45 ".
...52
HAROLD E . RIPPLE
57
J O H N B . FLEMING
59
B A R L U S ROMSTEDT
60 .63
A D E L B E R T E . CLOUGH
28
E L M E R S. N A N C E
THEODORE H . DOHREH
29
E R I C C . STEEPER
W I L L H . STRNAD
30
E D W A R D M . SIMPSON
W I L L I A M A. BUZICK
31
F R A N K D . SPEBRY
ROT
32
G R O V E R C . URBANSKY
J A M E S A. C A S S L E R
33
J O H N R . HIAUSCHILDT
LAUREN D . RIGG
34
JAMES H . TRICE
G . SHEAHER
48 49
64 ......67 68 72 ......73 75
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
Alabama '. Arizona British Columbia... California Canada Colorado Costa Rica Cuba Delaware: Ecuador England Florida Illinois : Indiana Maine Mexico(York G.-. L / . ) Michigan.. Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Brunswick New Jersey New South Wales New York New Zealand Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Panama Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Philippine Island Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia South CaroUna South Dakota Tasmania Texas Vermont Virginia Washington Western AustraUa West Virginia
W / . JOHN M . KINKEL. W.". W. A M E R B U R N E T T . W / . AUGUSTUS P H I L L I P LAPHAM. M.: W.: W I L L I A M E A S T O N HUTCHISON; W / . H U B E R T H . HUBBARD. W/. LAUREN D . RIGG. W.". C H A R L E S N . F O W L E R . W.-. R O Y H . CLOSSEN. W.'. E L M E R S . N A N C E . W / . JAY B . K I R K . R.'. W / . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N . R / . W.". E L M E R F . S T R A I N . M.-. W.-. H U G H P . FAHRELLY. M.: W / . O W E N J. W O O D . M / . W / . RICHARD E . B I R D . R.;. W / . A L B E R T K . W I L S O N . W.". G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER. W.'. E Z R A B . F U L L E R . W.\ -EDWIN C . EAGLES. M.-. W / . P E R R Y M . HOISINGTON. W.'. JAMES H . B B E G L E . W / . A R T H U R N . ROCHESTER. W.'. HARRY. E . P E A C H . W.'. J O H N M . PLEASANT. W.: H A R M O N J. B O W E R . W / . G E O R G E F . BBEZLEY. W / . FRANK E . DAVIS. M.: W / . J O H N M C C U L L A G H . W.-. J O S E P H D . F E L L . .W.'. CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E . . W / . J A M E S A. CASSLER. . W.'. M A R I O N M . M I L L E R . M / . W / . W I L L I A M L . BURDICK. W.-. R O Y G . SHEARER. M / . W / . ELRICK C . COLE. R / . W.: W I L L I A M F R A N K M A R C H . W.'. J O H N B . FLEMING. W.: H A R V E Y O . D A V I S . W.". RICHARD W . E V A N S . W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS. R.'. W:.. C H A R L E S A. LOUCKS. M.". W.' . B E N S . P A U L B N . M.: W: . G I L E S H . LAMB,. M / . W.' . H E N R Y F . M A S O N . .. W.:. B A R L U S ROMSTEDT. W.". STANFORD M . SMART. M /. W / THOMAS G . F I T C H . R.'. W/. J O H N W . N E I L S O N .
527
528
PROCEEDINGS
OP THE
February,
PAST MASTERS. P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER . . . N O .
3
ARCH L . BELL
JAMES E . P O R T E R
3
J O H N A. STBINMEYER
C H A R L E S L. HrxoN
5
CHARLES D E F O R E S T
53
FRANK E. DAVIS
6
CLAYBOURNE W . R E Y N O L D S
56
9
P A U L A. L A N G E
No.
52 52
RICHARD H . CRAVENS
60
H E N R Y J. CRAMM
10
C L Y D E H. V A I L
62
E L M E R McCooL
10
GEORGE P. HART
62
H A B R Y E. P E A C H
12
J O S E P H H . CoFPMAN
62
F R E D H . RETSCHLAG
12
R O B E R T H . MONTGOMERY ..
63
E R N E S T V. LINDAMOOD
12
F R A N K B . LYON
65
EARL E. FAWCETT
12
G E O R G E B. D E N T
65
JOSEPH E . M C M U L L E N
15
EDWIN N . TURNER
65
JAMBS B . DoNOYsoN
17
W I L L I A M A. ZSCHEILE
66
GEORGE M. EAGLE
17
L E S T E R J . PiLCHER
66
GEORGE W . MCCLELLAND..
17
J O H N M . PLEASANT
66
J O H N M . CLEVELAND
17
J O S E P H F. SEYMOUR
68
N A T H A N B . THOMPSON
17
WINSTON Z . M C K E A N
F R E D A. R B H K O P P
17
ARTHUR J. WHITMORE
69
ROBERT F . HUNTER
18
GBORGB B m N s
70
H A R V E Y C . LIVEHMORE
19
F R A N K E. BLOOD
70
GEORGE M . KLUSMIRE
20
O L I V E R M . ANDERSON
72
. 68
MARION M. MILLER
26
C H A R L E S O. VAHNER
74
J A M E S A. CAMPBELL
29
A R T H U R B. P R A T T
79
J O H N H . OsBORN
29
C H A R L E S E. SCOTT
79
C A R L H . MOORE
32
R O B E R T C . CALDWELL
90
WILLIAM DICKSON
32
WILLIAM NELSON
90
M E L V I N J. THOMPSON
34
R A Y B. RAMSEY
90
ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN
35
JAMES H. MURRELL
90
GEORGE M . COPLIN
37
O. PoRTis DAVIS
90
J A Y B . KIRK
38
JAMES ALLBN
90
CHARLES B . WIARD
40
H B N H Y W . HOYER
91 91
C H A R L E S M ' . GARRISON
44
G E O R G E T . MOHRBACHER....
E D W I N C . CADWELL
46
B E N S. GAITSKILL
93
JONATHAN M . D A V I S
47
JESSE R . BENDER
94
H A R R Y V. COCHRAN
50
A L B E R T A. NATTIER
95
AMBROSE P . H O W E L L
50
G I D E O N W. T U T T L B
95
C A R L F . MATTMILLER
50
W I L L I A M H . BOSTON
97
C H A R L E S A. GARDINER
51
ORVILLB HOLFORD
97
W I L L C. C H A F F E E
51
A L B E R T L . YOUNG
98
FRANK L . STEVENS
51
OSCAR L . M O O R E
98
EDOARD. MAY
51
OTTO R. SouDBRs
99
EVAN DAVIS
51
LOUIS GERTBIS
A L F R E D A. RODGERS
51
W I L L I A M H. T E S T E R
99 102
C H E S T E R E . JOSS
51
C A S P E R P. SWANK
103
SNOWDEN D . FLORA
51
WALTER E . WILSON
104
WILLIS COATES
51
J A Y SPAULDING
105
1923-24.
GRAND
E A R L M. CADWBLL
.'....No.
LODGE
OF
529
KANSAS.
110
HARVEY 0 . DAVIS
Ill
GUY L . EARL
CHARLES E . VANVLBCK
Ill
EDGAR T . FOSTER
,:
212
A U S T I N J. P A I G E
113
GRAFTON D . W H I T A K B R
212
113
JOHN BERWICK
219
H A R V E Y R. R E E D
117
RICHARD W . E V A N S
222
CHARLES N . BERNER
122
W I L L I A M J. D A V I E S
222
D A N I E L A. B R A Y
122
G E O R G E W. B A I N T B R
225
125
SAMUEL ALEXANDER
225
PETER H . JORGENSEN
129
JAMES N E L S O N
225
B E N T O N BRASFIELD
131
VICTOR 8. B O U T W E L L
225
W A T S O N B. P L A N N E R
135
JAMES E . THOMAS
225
M A C K P . CRETCHER.'.
139
F R A N K S. C R A N E
225
140
SADLIER J. HODGINS
225
J O H N H . CONNAUGHTON
140
W I L L I A M C . CAHTLIDGE
225
JOHN M. KiNKEL
140
CHARLES H. HARVEY
'226
C H A R L E S W . HARMONY
140
H E S T O H C. STEVENS
236
CHARLES F . HUTTON
142
R O B E R T D. B L A I N E
265
J O H N H . ScHNELL
144
C H A R L I E E . CALB
267
ALBERT D . MORRISON
146
H E N R Y L. G A M E S
269
E A R L L . MAOATHAN
147
A L V I N A. W I S E
269
H A R V E Y G . LOWRANCE
149
R O B E R T W . RADFORD
271
P E R R Y E. M I L L E R
150
G E O R G E F. PARNHAM
271
T H O R P B. J E N N I N G S
152
J O S E P H W . M C D O N A L D ......
271
C H A R L E S P . BRADING
158
ALVA L . SWEARINGEN
272
158
A R T H U R H . STRICKLAND
272 272
CLARENCE E . G R E S S B R
JOSEPH D . F E L L
,...'.
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J O H N S . RIGG
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,
JOHN B . RULE..
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No.
200 205
BERTINE P . WALKER
160
G E O R G E W. SCOTT
OLCOTT W. L I T T L E
161
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E
283
LOUIS E. PAETKE
161
ROBERT TELFER
288
LOUIS B. BURT
161
GIFFORD M . BOOTH
303
RICHARD E . T H O E S
161
DOUGLAS S . N E W E L L
303
H A R R Y L. B A K E R
162
CHARLES H . HATTON
303
HARRY M . H O L L O WAY
167
RAY L . RUTHRAUFF
303
JACOB F . L A D E R E R
172
BENJAMIN F . D U N K I N
303
ARCHIE C . COOLIDQE
174
EDWARD W . W I N N
305
J O S E P H A. B A R K E R
174
JOHN LYTLE
305
H E N R Y A. CAMPBELL
175
W I L L I A M A. THOMPSON
307
J O S E P H J. L A N D E S
175
F R E D M . THOMPSON
307
J O H N E. STOWELL...
179
R A Y G . TRIPP
307
GEORGE W. T R O U T
187
NORTON A. T U R N E R
308
DWIGHT^T. ELGIN
187
H E N R Y BLOCK
309
WILLIAM HEYNEN
190
A R C H S. RABOURN
GEORGE RUMMEL
193
W I L L I A M J. S N T D E R
CHARLES. W . M I L L E R , S R . . .
195
EZRA B. F U L L E R
311
CULVER D. YETTER
198
JOSEPH H . CoNARD
316
WILLIAM E. K E B N E Y
198
WILLIAM W . CARNINE
320
R O B E R T P. McCoLLOCH
200
F R . \ N K J. HORTON
321
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PROCEEDINGS
530
GEORGE W. MANION
N o . 321
February,
OF THE
ALTON H . SKINNER
N o . .369
J A M E S B . HURLOCK
325
J A M E S W . THOMPSON
370
C L A R E N C E E . FARNSWORTH
331
ABTHUK N . W I N K L E R
370
P E T E R H . BESTHORN
343
JACOB H . M O O R E . . .
375
F R A N K A. M C I V O R :
348.
H A R R Y M . THOMPSON
376 383
A R T H U R N . ROCHESTER
352
OSCAR A. B R O W N
W A L T E R A. L Y T L E
356
EDSON J. LUNGER
393
LEONARD W R I G L E Y !
357
R A Y BAIRD
414 414
P E T E HOLMAN
357
JAMES S. P R E W I T T . . . . '
JOHN M. HYDE
357
A L B E R T KoBLER..,-.
414
D A N I E L A. ZIMMERMAN
362
EMERSON B. W E L L S
420
RANSOM STEPHENS
362
C H A R L E S A. W E L L S
420
D. CLARK K E L L Y
366
LAVELLE C . HICKS
424
H A R R Y O. M A I L E R . ;
369
BYBON F O W L E K
435
LODGE REPRESENTATIVES. Smithlon
No. 1.—PAUL
Leavenworth
M . M A R T I N , M . , proxy for S. W . ' a n d J . W.
No. 2.—CARL
J E N S E N , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W.
Wyandotte No. S . — F R E D C . B U R N S , M . ; B E N F . H O L M E S , S . W . ; R O Y V. HowLBTT, proxy for J . W. Kickapoo No. 4-—SAMUEL
A. ELLERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J . W.
Lawrence No. 6.—RAYMOND C . ABRAHAM, M . ; E A R L Y F . HUDDLESTON, S . W . ; F R A N K M . HOLLIDAY, J . W. Union
Rising
No. 7.—^JAMES R . C A L K I N , M . ; FLOYD E . W I L E Y , S . W . ; J A M E S SANDERLIN, p r o x y for J . W. Sun
No. 8.—LINDLEY
L . L B P L E R , M . , proxy for
J. W."; J O H N W .
P A R T O N , proxy for S. W . Acacia No. 9.—ROBERT
H . STEWART, M . ; J O H N H . P A R K E R , S . W . ; H A R V E Y
W A L K E R , proxy for J . W . King Solomon
No. 10.—HARRY
B . SIMONS, M . ; H E N R Y J. CRAMM, proxy
for S. W . ; D A N I E L R E I L L Y , J. W. Jewell No. 11.—FRANK
KINNAMAN, proxy for M . ;
L O W E L L R . HONDERICK,
J . W . , proxy for S. W . Emporia No. 1^.—CLEMENT
E . P A R K E R , M . ; E R N E S T V. LINDAMOOD, proxy
for S. W . ; A L B E R T H . THOMAS, J . W. Oskaloosa No. 14-—DAVID
C . W A U G H , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Great Bend No. 15.—^LEON L . K N I G H T , M . ; G E O R G E W . T H A T C H E R , proxy for S. W.; P A U L K E L L E R , proxy for J. W . Lafayette No. 16.—WALTER
E . M C K E E N , M . , proxy for J. W.; D W I G H T E .
COOK, S. W . Topeka
No. 17.—HOMER C . ANDERSON, M . ; ARTHUR L . T H O M A S , S . W . ; G E O R G E R . GAROTHERS, J. W .
1923-24.
GRAND
Ottawa No. 18.—CHARLES
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
531
J. M O O R E , M ; BARLUS ROMSTEDT, p r o x y for
S. W.; F R E D A. BOUGHER, J. W . Olathe No. 19.—ROY
C . BARNETT, J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
CircleviUe No. SO.—^^JAY B . B E N N E T T . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Valley Falls No. 21.—^WILLLAM Melvem
No. 22.—JOHN
B . POSEY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Q . T H O M P K I N S , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
Palmyra No. 23.—Morris
T . GARDNER, M . ; ARTHint M . GARDNER, proxy
for S. W . ; ALLISON ANDREWS, proxy for J. W. Osage Valley
No.
24-—LISLE
W . CHAMBERS, M . ; R O B E R T L . H O W . \ R D ,
proxy for S. W-; LEONARD J. EDDY, J. W. Longton No. 26.—ROY
T O L B E R T , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Neosho No. 27.—ARTIS
E . LINEBACK, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Pacific No. 29.—PETER
E . BENSON, M . , proxy for S. W.' a n d J. W .
Towanda No. 30.—JOSEPH Auburn
No. 32.—JOHN
WATERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
H E N D E R S O N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Havensville No. 34.—MELVIN Hiawatha
J . THOMPSON, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 35.—DAVID
R . SMITH, M . ; RAYMOND A. N E V I N ,
S. W . ;
C H A R L E S H . HOLMAN, J. W .
Council Grove No. 36.—HOMER
H . CARPENTER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W. Paola No. 37.—ALBERT
C . RIDDLEBARGER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
lola No. 38.—HERBERT
E . W H I T A K E R , M . ; J A Y B . K I R K , proxy for S. W . ;
ARTHUR MORRISON, proxy for J. W. Seneca No. 39.—JOHN
R . E M E R Y , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W.
DeSoto No. 40.—CHARLES McKinley
B . W I A R D , proxy for M., S. W- a n d J. W .
No. 41-—RAYMOND
0 . D Y E R , M . , proxy for S. W . ; LEONARD L .
J O N E S , J. W . Holton No. 42.—EDWARD
C . STARIN, M . ; ISAAC O . ARMEL, S . W . ; CLAUDE
E . BuTRUM, J. W: Boston No. 45.—DEAN Halsiead No. 4S.—EDWIN Xenia
G . E R H A R T , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W . C . CADWELL, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
No. ^ T ' . ^ R U S S E L L D A V I S , M . ; G E O R G E R . A B B Y , proxy for S. W . ; W A L T E R E . B U B L L , proxy for J. W .
Mackey No. 4 5 . — C H A R L E S E . P A I G E , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Nine Mile No. 49.—RAY
A. LINDSAY, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . '
Lake No. 50.—DEWITT C O R N E L L F R E E R , M . proxy for S. W . ; W I L L I A M A L F R E D M A T T M I L L E R , J. W . OrientNo. 51.—KENNETH M . POMBROY, M . ; W I L L I A M P . R O O T , S . W . ; IVOR E . D A V I S , J. W. Pottawatomie No. 52.—ANDREW F. R E A D , S . W .
F . ROARK, M . , proxy for J. W . ; H A R O L D
532
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February
Wetmore No. 53.—CHARLES W . H E N D E K S H O T , M . , proxy for S. W . ; A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM, proxy for. J . W. Shavmee No. 54.—REGINALD MILLER. M . ; CLTDE M A U R I C E W . BARTLESON, J . W. Troy No. 56.—OLIVER
McCracken
No. 58.—JAMBS
No.
S. W . ;
C . F U L L E R , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Spring Hill No. 56.—WILBUR
Salina
L/CUBRY,
R O Y Z E H R I N G , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W W . PARKER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
60.—ALEXANDER
BARNECK,
M . ; W I L L I A M H . COST, S . W . ;
RAYMOND E . B E N T L E Y , J. W . LaCygne
No. 61.—JAMES
W . B I R C H , M . , proxy for J. W.; P A T B . L E I V Y ,
proxy for S. W . Ridgeway No. 62.—CHARLES
W . W A R E , M . ; F R E D E R I C K A. V I N C E N T , proxy
for S. W . ; W I L S O N R . COPFMAN, J . W. Adams
No. 63.—RAYMOND
L . D E L O N G , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Wathena No. 64.—TAYLOR Gardner No. 65.—JAMES Burlington Frankfort Hiram
M . B A U E R , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W . A. W I L L I A M S , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W.
No. 66.—CLARENCE No. 67.—HOWARD
No. 68.—HENRY
H . W H I T E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. F . H E L E K E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
F . D U T T W I L E R , M . ; C L A U D E C . ATVS^ELL, S . W . ;
J O S E P H F . SEYMOUR, proxj' for J . W . ' Altamont
No. 69.—ISAAC
M C C A B T Y , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
Carbondale No. 70.—EDWARD Huron N^o. 72.—OLIVER Chetopa No. 7S.—HENRY Mystic
M C C O R M I C K , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Tie No. 74.—JACOB
Wamego No. 75.—MILTON Erie No. 76.—Ems
SHIVELY, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W.
M . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W .
B . B R O W N , M . , p r o x y for S. W . a n d J. W . W . STANLEY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
E L M E R I R E Y , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Ddta No. 77.—JAMES
H . T R I C E , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J . W.
Corinthian
No. 79.—WILLIAM
Zeredalha
No. 80.—CHARLES
A. HIAWKS, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. A. R E M Y , M . ; E R N E S T M C K E N Z I E , S . W . ;
H E N R Y H . G I E S E , proxy for J . W. Doric No. 83.—LEROY
D . H A E B I S , M . ; C H E S T E R A. M O O D Y , S . W . , proxy
f o r J . W. Sutton No. 85.—CARLOS
S . B A K E R , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W .
Sunflower No. 86.—ELDON
JAY COULSON, M . ; W I L L I A M H . M C C O I N , proxy
for S. W.; H E R M A N A. H I L L , proxy for J . W. Eureka No. 88.—HARRY Hjome No. 89.—JAMES
D . EVANS, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. OSCAR D A R R , S . W . , p r o x y for M . a n d J. W .
Golden Rule No. 90.—CHESTER
A. B U B L L , M . ; C O L L I N S A. Z I M M E R M A N ,
S. W . ; B O Y M . SLAYBAUGH, J. W .
1923-24.
GRAND
MarysmUeNo.
LODGE
91.—WALDEMAR
OF KANSAS.
533
VON R I E S E N , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
IRVIN
L. O T T O , S . W . ; Devon No. 92.-—LAWRENCE
L . R I T C H I E , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Girard No. 93.—WILLIAM H . M A T , M . ; GEORGE F . BEBZLEY, S. W.; F R A N K E . W H I T A K E E , proxy for J. W.
p r o x y for
Harnumy No. 94.—^ALVAN J. HANCOCK, J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W. Constellalion No. 95.—DONALD
R . SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W . ;
WILLIAM
O. STARNS, proxy for J. W. Delaware No. 96.—RUDOLPH Patmos
J. BROTHERSON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 97.—EDGAR
G O L D E N , M . ; L E O N L . COUSLAND, proxy
for
S. W . a n d J . W . Benevolent No. 98.—WALTER
H . -TOLIVBR, M . , proxy for B. W. a n d J. W;
Wichita No. 99.—ALFRED
W I L L I A M S , M . ; JOSEPH L . K I K K ,
W . ; F R E D W . SMITH, J . W . Prudence No. 100.—BEN Keystone
proxy for S.
^
STAIRRETT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 102.—RICHARD
E . FULKBRSON, M . ; ARTHUR E .
DUMARS,
S. W . ; B E N J A M I N ZIMMERMAN, J. W. Cedar No. 103.—CASPER
P . SWANK, proxy for M;, 8. W. a n d J. W.
Solomon City No. 105.—JAY
SPAULDING, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Fidelity No. 106.—THOMAS
C . F O R B E S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W..
Fortitude No. 107.—GEORGE
N . B A K E R , S . W . , proxy for. M . a n d J. W.
Memphis
No. 108.—BENJAMIN
C . G R E E N F I E L D , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W. Winfield No. 110.—IVAN
B . G E N T R Y , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Hesperian No. 111.—CASSIUS
H . SIBGLE, M . , proxy for J. W.; C H A R L E S E .
V A N V L B C K , proxy for S. W. Blue Valley No. 112.—JOHN
W I L L I A M E W I N G , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
St. John's No. i i S . — J O S E P H D . F E L L , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. Advance No. II4.—LAWRENCE
B U S H , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Excelsior No. 115.—SHERMAN
R A M S E Y , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Parsons No. 117.—MYLES
F . P B M B B R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Cherokee No. 119.—WILLIAM
W . MALCOLM, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Halcyon No. 120.—CHARLES
A. R U N Y O N , proxy for M . a n d J. W . ; O L I V E R
K O R N H A U S , proxy for S. W. Clifton No. 122.—MORDBCAI Republic
No. 123.—RALPH.
J. W A T S O N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . T . BECK, M . , proxy for S.-W.;
WALTER H .
PoLLEY, proxy for J . W . Cawker City No. 126.—FRANK Meridian
No. 126.—ASA
W . B O U R N E M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
B . COOPER, M . , proxy for S. W . ;
ADELBERT E .
C L O U G H , proxy for J. W. Palestine No. 127.—WINFIELD
W . LARRICK, J . W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
534
PROCEEDINGS
Munden
No. 128.—HERBERT
BeUevillcNo.
OF THE
February,
O . K E L L Y , M . , proxy for^S.JW. a n d J. W.
;29.—BRUCE M . POLLEY, M . ; IRA X . KING, S . W . ; ' G E O R G E
A. K R E G G , J. W . Equity No. 131.—BENTON Carson No.
BRASFIELD, proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J. W.
132.—WALTER
P . JACKSON, M . , proxy for
J. W . ; R U E L .
SLATER, S . W . Crescent No. 133.—OSCAR
L . H U M B E R T , M . , proxy for J. W . ; W A L T E R C .
FESLER, S . W .
'
Clay Center No. 134.—WARREN
.
'
H . K E R R Y , M . , proxy for J. W.; CONRAD
J O H N S O N , proxy for S. W . Lenexa No. 7S5.—TLBIGHTON K E S T E R , M . , p r o x y for S..W. a n d J . W. Vesper No. 136.—WILLIAM R O B E R T GRAHAM, proxy for M . a n d J E S S E W . L E W I S , proxy for J. W . Cherryvale No. 137.—HOWARD
S. W . ;
J . W A T S O N , S . W . , proxy for M . ; CLAUDE
C . L E W I S , proxy for J. W. Dover No. 138.—SETH
B . K E M B L E , S . W . , proxy for M . ; E D W A R D S . R I L E Y ,
J. W. Reno No. I40.—^ALVEENE
B . R O G E R S , M . ; C H A R L E S W . HARMONY, p r o x y
. for S. W . ; J O H N H . CONNAUGHTON, p r o x y for J. W. Signal
No. 141.—HERMAN
F . K I E S O W , S . W . , proxy for M . ;
MELYIN E .
N I C H O L S , proxy for J. W . Newton
No.
I42.—FRED
M . PUTTROFP, M . ; ALVIN H . CLINE,
S. W . ;
C H A R L E S B . M I L L H A M , J. W . Gilead No. 144-—HARRY B E N J A M I N P E E H Y , M . , proxy for J. W.; J O H N H E N R Y SCHNBLL, S . W . Mi. Vernon No. 145.—WARREN M . H I X E N B A U G H , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J . W. Ellsworth No. I46.—LAWRENCE Center No.
147.—CHARLES
T . K I R K , M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W.
S . L O C K L I N , M . , proxy for S. W.;
JESSE D .
S M I T H , proxy for J. W . Wa-Keeney
No.
I48.—BENJAMIN
F R A N K C H A L K , S . W . , proxy for
M;
a n d J. W. Thayer No. 149.—HARVEY Wellington
G . L O W R A N C E , p r o x y for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 7 5 0 . — C L A R E N C E J. W E L L S . M . , proxy for J . W . ; J A M E S H .
STONE, S . W . Luray
No. 153.—OPIE
O . M O W R E Y , M . , p r o x y for S. W . ; F R A N K F O S T E R ,
J. W. Lincoln
No.
154.—WALTER
A. L E W I C K , M . , proxy for J. W.;
IVAN D .
L Y O N , proxy for S. W. Haven No. 157.—HORACE Active No. 158.—ROY
G . J U D D , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
J. H I G H F I L L , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
535
Saqui No. 160.—EDWARD B . GARRIGUBS, proxy for M . and S. W . ; B E R T I N E P. WALKER, proxy for J. W, Alma No. 161.—IRVING C A S E , J. W .
SAGE, M . ; H A L G . W E A V E R , S . W . ; VIVIAN C .
Sabetha No. 162.—CLYDE E . R E I N H A R T , M . ; ARTHUR H . H A T N B S , S . W . ; G L E N N . CRAMER", proxy for J. W . Atwood.No.
164.—CHARLES
WILLIAM
PEEK,
M . , proxy for S. W.; J A M B S
H. STRAYBR, proxy.for J . W . Farmers No. 166.—FREDERICK
J. NEWMAN, M . , proxy for J. W . ; D A N I E L
BAIRD, proxy for S. W. Lamed No. 167.—HARRY
M . HOLLLOWAY, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Blue Rapids No. 169.—GEORGE
W . MURRELL, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W . Sterling No. 171.—CHARLES
I . W E L C H ; M . ; C H A R L E S W . D A V I S , proxy
for S. W.; H A R R Y E . SIFTTON, J. W .
McPherson No. 172.—EDISON
F . KTJBIN, M . , proxy for S. W . ; GRANVILLE
E . HAGSTROM, J. W .
Belle Flaine No. i 7 S . — P A U L A. ZILLGITT, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W . Western Star No. 174-—JOSEPH A, BARKER, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W . Kirivin No. 175.—HENRY A. CAMPBELL, proxy for M . a n d J. W . ; CHARLES M. ALSPACH, proxy for S. W. Prairie Queen No. 176.—TAPLBY R O S S COLLINS, M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W . Russell No. 177.—JOHN
P . LASURE, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
Burr Oak No. 178.—EARL
M O N R O E WILSMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W .
ML Moriah No. 179.—EDWARD J. W .
A. MATHENY, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d
,
Bennington No. 180.—JOHNLenora No. 181.—FAY
W . KEPHART, proxy for M., S. W , a n d J. W .
E . GAITHER, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Burrton No. i5;8.^WiLLiAM E . BAUGHMAN, M . , proxy for S. W . ; HARVEY F . ZIMMERMAN, proxy for J. W. Gaylord No. 183.—JOHN
M . ABEBNATHEr, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Phillipsburg No. 754.—ROY E . M C D O W E L L , M . , proxy for J. W . ; R A L P H W. P O P E , proxy for S. W . Hamlin No. 185.—ALTON
B . STRBETER, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Mountain Slope No. 186.—HENRY
S . BEARDSLEY, proxy for M . and S. W . ;
LEROY W . H A Y E S , proxy for J. W. Pittsburg
No.
187.—OSCAR
C . JONES, M . ; FRED
M . HOFFMAN, S . W . ;
DwiGHT T. ELGIN, proxy for J. W. Onaga No. 188.—LEON
GIGANDET, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
A'^ea<;oAcii6aiVq. i59.^—RoLLmW. DuNAHUGH, M., proxy for J. W.; DONALD F . BURLIN, S. W .
536
PROCEEDINGS
Henri
No. 190.—EDWARD
OF THE
February,
SCHILLING, M . ; W I L L I A M ALLAN, S . W . , proxy
for J. W. Walnut
Valley No. 191.—JOHN
N . V E N A R D , J R . , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d
J. W . . Royal No. 192.-—PAUL
L . E L L I S O N , S . W . , proxy for M . ; LAWRENCE GRAY,
J. W . Hartford No.
i 5 5 . — B E N J A M I N H . -MCCORMICK, M . ; G E O R G E W . SUGGS,
S. W . ; GEORGE R U M M E L , proxy for J. W . Galena No. 194-—WARREN
STRINGER, M . , . proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Hays No. 195.—CHARLES
W . M I L L E R , S R . , proxy for M., S. W . and J. W.
Madison
No. 198.-—JOHN
R U S S E L L A N D R E W , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Blue Hill No. 198.—OTTO
L . W A L M E R , M . ; L A W R E N C E GILBREATH, proxy
for S. W.; WILLIAM E . K E B N E Y , proxy for J. W . Norton No. 199.—OTIS
L . R E G E S T B R , M . , proxy for J . W . ; C A R L D . B O W E R ,
p r o x y for S. W. Anthony
No. 200.—CLARENCE
Delphos No. 202.—FRANK
E . J O N E S , p r o x y for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
T . SLATER, M . , proxy for J. W.; W A L T E R E .
C A S E Y , proxy for S. W . Sumner
No. 203.—EARL
M . SURGUY, M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W.
Downs No. 204.—RICHARD
W . G E T T Y , M . , p r o x y for J . W . ; E . R O Y F A R -
W E L L , proxy for S. W. Eminence
No.
206.—FRANK
P . FROST, M . ; J O H N W . SCHAPER, S . W . ;
W I L L I A M A. H A K E S , J. W . Harper No. 206.—HARRY
R U S S E L L , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
Occidental No. 207.—WILLIAM
J . GREGORY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Friendship
H . T H O R P , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 20S.—GEORGE
Fulton No. 210.—HARRY
L . W O O D S , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W.
Olive Branch No. 212.—JOHN Sincerity
No. 214.—Csiiis
Ellinwood
No. 217.—LOUIS
H . K E N T , M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W . H . ASMUSSEN, M . , proxy for S. W: a n d J. W. E R N S T I N G , M . , p r o x j ' for S. .W a n d J. W.
Corner Stone No. 219.—JOHN LeuAs No. 220.—HOMER St.lBernard Joppa •
L . ISRAEL, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W.
No. 222.—FRANK
No. 223.—^ARLEY
Siloam
STAUTH, M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .
M . K I S T L E R , M . , proxy for J. W . ; J O H N A. D I X O N , '
. s; w .
Anchor
B E R W I C K , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
•
No. 224-—FORREST
•
R . H E R R O N , M . , proxj' for S. W. a n d J. W .
No. 226.—HOMER B . FINK, M . ; BLAKE 0 . B.URD, S . W . ; ERNEST R. AMBROSE, J. W .
Dirigo No. 226.—RALPH Jamestovm
H . B U R T , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 227.—ANDY
P . H A N S O N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
1923-24.
GRAND
Salem No. 228.—EDWARD
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
537
E . D U N C A N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Ninnescah No. 230.—BURPEE E . THOMPSON, M . ; V I R G I L E . R E E D , p r o x y . for S. W . ; E R N E S T E . SAMMONS, proxy for J. W. Long Island No. 231.—LYMAN Greenleaf No. 232.—JAMBS
B . ARNOLD, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
F O R E S T A Y R E S , M . , proxy
or S. W. a n d J. W .
Garfield No. 236.—VAUGHN H O W A R D D O Y L E , M . ; E L M E R SWENSON, S . W . ; C H A R L E S B . M E Y E R S , J. W . Meriden
No. 236.—JOSEPH
F . C A S E B E E B , M . , proxy for J. W.;, R O B E R T
E . ANDERSON, S . W . Temple No. 237.—LEWIS Urhana No. 239.—ROY
G . S T A I N K E , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W. E W E N , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Soldier No. 2Jfi.—RAYMOND
H . F I S K E , S . W . , proxy for M . ; B E R T Anderson,
proxy for J . W. Miltonvale No. 242.—JESSE
E . SHAY, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Peace No. 243.—WILLIAM
L . BARTHOLOMEES, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Waverly No. 244-—FORREST W . .WILSON, M . , proxy for J. W . ; HYSON M O O R E , proxy for S. W . Marmaton No. 245.—PAUL Tyrian No. 246.—LOUIS
JACOB
BOMAN,- M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W. M . TP.ISSELL, M . , proxj' for S. W. a n d J. W .
Whiting No. 250.—FRANK
E . CLELAND, M . ; WILLIAM R . B E N D E R ,
S.W . ;
EpwABD B . PATTERSON, proxy for J. W. Galva No. 261.—WILLIAM
E . TOLAND, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Stafford No. 262.—CHARLES
F . HARBESON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W.
Oakley No. 263.—BENJAMIN
H . F L Y R , M . , proxy for S. W . ; C H A R L E S F .
P R I C E , J. W . Ionic No. ^ 5 4 . — J O H N W . L I L L , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. Lyra No. 266.—DAVID
K . D I C K , M . , proxy for J. W . ; E L O F P E T E R S O N ,
S. W. Morton No. 268.—OSCAR
P I P K I N , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Beatlie No. 269.—HARRY
D . HOCKMAN, J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Mulberry No. 261.—CHARLES
B . BRAYMAN, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
Charity No.'2e3.—GEORGE
SCOTT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Logan No. 264.—ABRAM
T R O U P , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Ml. Zim
No. 266.—JOHN
F . C A R T E R , M . ; H A L L H . THOBNBURQH,
S. W . ;
OscAB H I L L , J. W . -MolineNo.
267.'—PAVI^
G. K R O H N , M . , proxy for J. W . ;
HOWARD L .
GARVIN, S . W . Mistletoe No. 269.—LLOYD Qaenemo
No. 270.—MERLIN
B I S H O P , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. M O I N E M I L L E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
538
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Armourdale No. 271.—DAVID F . R I D E R , M . ; C H A R L E S G . LYTLE, proxy for S. W.; J A M E S E . P E N N E W E L L , proxy for J. W . Kaw.No. 272.—WILLIAM I J . JOHNSON, M . ; F R A N K P. STRICKLAND, S . W . ; G L E N N L . COWGER, proxy for J . W . Blaxk Diamond
No. 27^.—LUTHER
L . A B B U C K L E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W . Webh No. 276.—JESSE
E . M C K I N N E Y , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Cosmos No. 278.—JAMES
E . D A I N T O N , J R . , J . W . , proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Barney No. 279.—HERMAN
G I L L E T T E , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Millbrook No. ; ? S i . — N E I L A. SMITH, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Alpha No. 282.—MAURICE
A. T E E D , J . W., proxy for M . a n d S. W.
Preston No. 283.—VEBNON
H . C A S H , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W.
Anthem No. ;g54.—GILBERT C . L E N Z , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Argonia No. 285.—MYBON Oak No. 287.—JAMES
W . A X T E L L , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
L . F E L T O N , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J . W.
Cyrus No. 288.—ROBERT
•
T E L F E R , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Emerald No. ;2S5.—THEODORE C . P B A T H B R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . Paradise No. 290.—BERT Beidah No. 291.—ROY
B . M C R E Y N O L D S , M . , proxy for S: W. a n d J. W .
S . THOMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Glasco No. 292.^-WihmAM
N . P I L C H E B , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Kiowa No. 293.—WILLLAM
E . B A K E R , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J . W.
Glen Elder No. 294-—RUPUS
R U S S E L L L O W E L L , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d
J. W. Highland
'
No. ^ 5 5 . — C L A U D E H . N O K H I S , J. W., proxy for M . a n d S.,W.
Apollo No. g S 7 . — J O S E P H H . L E I S E N B I N G , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W. Samaria
No. 298.—AHOY
D . K L O T Z , M . , proxy for J . W.; HEBMAN C .
W A L T E R , proxy for S. W . Cable No. 299.—CLAUDE
S . M O O E B . M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Fargo No. 300.—EUGENE Hamilton
W . D A V I S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 301.—HAROLD
BOTTOMLEY, S . W . , proxy for M . and J.^W.
Gove City No. 30^.—^JOSEPH L . M E N D E N H A L L , M . , proxy for S. W. and J.jW. Albert Pike No. SOS.—GEORGE M . L O W R T , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Randall iVo.SO^.—WILBUR F . E A S T E R , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. Avon No. 305.—W.
W H I T N E Y S MITH, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J.1,W.
St. Thomas No. 306.—CARL G . EDDY, M . , proxy for S . W . a n d J. W . Kansas
No. 307.—WILLIAM
E . HAGGARD, M . , proxy for J . W.;
JOSEPH
E . BAIKD, proxy for S..W. Alden No. S03.—GEORGE H . RAILSBACK, J. W., proxy for M . a n d S. W . Syracuse No. 309.—KELSEY
0 . B R O W N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
1923-24.
GRAND
Naphtali No. 310.—BERTON
LODGE
OF KQNSAS.
539
J. B R O W N , M . , proxy for S. W . and J . W .
Hancock No. 311.—AUBREY
C . M C E L P R E S H , M . ; EDWARD THURMAN, S . W . ;
F R E D A. CASH, proxy for J . W . Santa Fe No. 3i;8.—CLAUDE M . CAVE, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W. Severance No. 313.—JOHN
M . R I L E Y , proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Hebron No. 314.—GEORGE
F . SHERMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Virginia
No. Si5.-^—EDWARD D . M I C H A E L , M . ; R A Y M C D A N I E L ,
proxy
for S. W . a n d J . W . Coolidge No. 316.—CHARLES
E . R I T C H I E , M . ; W I L L I A M P . PORTER, S . W . ;
ORVILLE R . K E N D R I C K , J . W . Nwcalur
No. 317.—JACOB
R . B E T T S , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Wallace No. 318.—FRANK
C . J A P H E T , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Vermillion No. 320.—SMITH
V A N G I L B E R , J . W., proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Goodland No. 321.—CHARLES
R O B E R T PETERSON,
M . , proxy for J.
W.;
P A U L F . SODON, proxy for S. W! Ben HUT NO. 322.—CHARLES Oneida No. 323.—WILLIAM
R . H U T C H I N G S , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . S . T R A S K , proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W.
Caney No. 324.—CHARLES
S . L I N G L B , M . , proxy for J. W.;
WALTER C .
M E E K E R , proxy for S. W. La Harpe No. 325.—RUSSELL Horton No. 326.—JOHN Hoyt No. 327.—FRED
E . W O O D E N , S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W .
R E E D , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. E . R O S E , M . ; F O R E S T C . HUMMER, S . W . ; G E O R G E
P . H A L L , J. W . Arcadia No. 329.—MICHAEL
GUTMAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Hoisingion No. 331.-—LEON
E . W H I T E M A N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Rosedale No. 333.—DEAN E . D A V I S , M . ; V I V I A N NICHOLSON, G E O R G E A. H . STUBHAHN, proxy for J. W .
S. W . ;
Oak Hill No. 3 3 4 . — N B A L D o w L Y N B , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . Formosa No. 336.—JOHN
S . MAGUNSON, J . W . , proxy for M . a n d S. W .
Frederick No. 337.—REUBEN
W . M I L L A R D , M . , proxy for S; W. a n d J. W .
Kincaid No. 338.—CHARLES
N . CALDWELL, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Lane No. 339.—LOY
F . G E R T H , S . W . , proxy for M . ; W I L L I A M O . H E N D E R -
SON, proxy for J . W . Leoti No. S^O.—WILLIAM C . D I C K E Y , proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J. W . Holyrood No. 343.—PAUL Ashlar
B . HOFFMAN, proxy for M . , S. W . a n d J. W .
No. 344.—EDWARD J. OTTO, M . ; W A L T E R A. ARMSTRONG, S . W . ; BLAINE DODSON, J. W .
Edna No. 345:—^ULAR B . WOOLARD, M . , proxy for S. W . ; CLARENCE E . KALLENBERGER, proxy for J . W . Moundridge Spivey
No. 346.—MARCUS
No. 347.—GEORGE
M ; VOGT, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
H . W A S H B U R N , M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J .
W
540
PROCEEDINGS
Hoxie No. 348.—ALBERT Olive No. 350.—JOHN Scammon
OF THE
February,
J . STEiNSHotrER, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
V. FRALICK, proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
No. SSL—DAYIB
E V A N S , proxy for M . , S. W. a n d J. W.
Horace No. 352.—WILLIAM
M . G L E N N , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Marquette No. 363.—EMIL
INGEMANSON, p r o x y for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
Chautauqua
No. 355.—CHARLES
M . THOMPSON, proxy for M., S. W . a n d
J. W . Wellville No. 3 5 6 . — H E M A N E . J E W E L L , M . , proxy for
S. W.; F R E D M .
MoCoLET, J. W . Alia
Vista No. 357.—LEONARD WRIGLEY, EwALD E . SCHADE, J . W .
Sylvan
M . ; P E T E HOLMAN, S . W . ;
Grove No. S 5 5 . ^ R A Y M O N D M . C A L B N E , J. W., proxy for M . ; W I L -
LIAM A. BuzicK, proxy for S. W. ' Geneseo No. 361.—HIBAM
Cuha No. 362.—Louis Powhattan
L . H Y D E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J'. W .
HOSTINSKY, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
No. 363.—DANIEL
A. ZIMMERMAN, proxy
for M.,
S. W. a n d
J. W . • Boling No. 365.—JOHN Bonner Springs
E . PETERS', M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
No. 366.—RILEY
W I L L I A M S O N , J. W . ; W I L L I A M L . B U R N -
AM, proxy for M . a n d S. W . Plains No. 367.—EARL UTZ, M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W. Stohrville No. 355.—BENJAMIN H . M O R R I S , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W . Roger E. Sherman No. 369.—JESSE
I . R B E D E R , M . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES
C. M C M U R B A T , S , W . Maple.Hill
No. 370.—JAMES W . THOMPSON, p r o x y for M., S. W. a n d J. W .
Macksville
No. 371.—WALTER
J. E I C H E N B E R G E R ,
M . , proxy for J., W . ;
J O S E P H F . DEMAIN, S . W . Dvoight No. 374.—ELMER
B E C K , S . W . , proxy for M..; H E N R Y W . S H A P E R ,
. proxy for J . W.
.
Delavan No. 375.—NELSON
H . D A V I S , M . , p r o x y for S. W. a n d J. W .
Grand View No. 376.—RALPH
L . H A G B N B U C H , M . ; J O H N J. M E A D , S . W . ;
H A R R Y M . THOMPSON, proxy for J . W . Zenda No. 378,—STANFORD
M . SMART, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
White City No. 3 5 0 . — C E C I L O R V I L L E S T E E L E , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W . Grainfield No. 381.—VAIJB
L . ROBERTSON, M . , proxy for J. W.;
NEWTON
E . W A T S O N , proxy for S. W. WUsey No. 382.—CLAUDE for S. W . ; McDonald
J. B R O W N ,
M . ; R O G E R C . THOMPKINS, proxy
EARL W . R A Y , proxy for J . W .
No. 383.—DONALD
L E S T E R K Y T B , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J . W .
Protection No. 384.—LADBENCE Piper No. 385.—WESLEY GRESTY, S . W .
A. PEACOCK, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
HOLYFIELD,
M . , proxy
for
J.
W.;
ARTHUR
1923-24. •
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
Free-port No. 389.—CLEVELAND Natoma No. 390.—JOHN Sylvia No. 391.—JAMES
541
R . D E V A U L T , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
HERMAN URBAN, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W. D . LIKINS, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Mayetta No. 393.—EDSON
J. LUNGER, proxy for M . ^ S . W. a n d J. W.
SaffordvUle No. 395.—JOHN
C . SCRIBNEK, S . W . , proxy for M. a n d J. W.
Wakefield No. S9ff.—LEE D A N I E L K E E N E R , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W, Lindsborg No. 397.—CARL
W . BECKSTROM, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Mullinville No. 399.—CHARLES TANNER, M . ; MOBITZ P. FBOMME, S . W . ; E R N E S T E . FRENCH, proxy for J. W. Melody No. 400.—GEORGE S. O . SMITH, M . ; ROBERT L . H U N T E R , proxy for S. W.; WILLIAM C . AHLF, J. W . Saint Francis No. 404-— H U L B E R T G . LOCKARD, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. Kensington No. 405.—ABLEY C . HENNON, M . , proxy for J. W.; G U Y R . CURRIER, proxy for S. W. Hugoton No. 406.—NELSON
M . SUITON, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Scranton No. 407.—MATTHEW
T . JONES, M . , proxy for J. W.; HARRY M .
GiLKESON, S. W . Arma No. 408.—OBADIAH Haviland
DRAY, M . , proxy for S. W . and J. W.
No. 409.—HENRY
H . BECK, M . , proxy for S. W.;
JESSE O .
ScANTLiN, proxy for J. W . Quinter No. 410.—CECIL
CALVERT, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Ensign No. 413.—JOHN
VANG, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Morland No.. 414-—GARRETT Perry No. 415.—MERRILL
E . SHEARER, M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W. L . TAYLOR, M . , proxy for J. W.; WILLIAM E .
C A I N , proxy for S. W. King David No. 416.—HABBY
L . GEIGGS, proxy for M., S. W. and J. W.
Sharon Springs No. 417.—WALTER
W . W U R S T , M . , proxy for S. W. and
J. W. Codell No. 418.—WALTER
R . ADAMS, M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W.
Delia No. 419.—HERMAN
R . M I L L E R , M . , proxy for S. W. and J. W.
Lecompton No. 4^0.—FRED
H . M O O R E , J. W., proxy for S. W.; FRANK J.
SHIRLEY, proxy for M. Harveyville No. 4^1.—ARCHIE
'
.
L . HODGSON, S . W . , proxy for J. W.; CHARLES
O. H A W K S , proxy for M . Elkhart No. 4Z2.—JOHN
H . HANSEN, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W.
Selden No. ^.^S.—ROLLIN 0 . BISHOP, proxy for M., S. W. a n d J. W. Claflin No. 4^4-—JOHN
L . HAMILTON, S . W . , proxy for M . a n d J. W.
Turner No. 4^5.—CHARLES
S . WILSON, J. W., proxy for M . and S. W.
542
PROCEEDINGS
Richmond No. JiZ6.—EL^IB Burdick No. 4^9.—ANDREW
OF THE
February,
B . B L A K E , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W. P . W E S T I N E , proxy for M., S. W. a n d J . W.
Deerfield No. -^S^.—HENRY N . V A N D O R E N , M . , proxy for S. W. a n d J. W .
Bestor O.Brown No. 03.—JOHN J.W.
M . NABAMORB, proxy for M . , S. W . a n d
*"
Rosalia No. 4^4.—WILLIAM
H . ANDERSON, proxy for M., S. W . a n d J. W.
Ulysses No. 4S5.—CHARLES
D . HICKOK, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d J. W .
Overland Park No. J,36.—GEORGE J. W .
D . CAMPBELL, M . , proxy for S. W . a n d
RECAPITULATION.
G r a n d Officers present Past Elective Grand Officers present P a s t Masters present
'.
12 12 219
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand OflBcers or District Deputy ^ Grand Masters.)
Representatives of Lodges
478
(Exclusive of any Grand or Past Elective Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters or Past Masters.)
District D e p u t y G r a n d Masters
:
T o t a l representation in G r a n d Lodge G r a n d Representatives present Number of lodges represented ., Number of lodges not represented Total number of lodges on rolls
."
49 770
'.
48 340 95 ...435
Fraternally submitted, H-\RHY E . P E A C H , P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER, R O B E R T H . MONTGOMERY,
RAY TBIPP, ALVA L . SWEABINGEN, Committee.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
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The M.'. W.'. Grand .Master announced the appointment of the following revised list of committees: On Credentials.—HARRY E . PEACH, N O . 12, Emporia; R O B E R T H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego; P H I L I P E U G E N E STOTLER, N O . 3 (residence R. F . D . No. 3, Bethel); RAYMOND G . T R I P P , No. 307, Herington; ALVA L. SwEABiNGEN, No. 272, Kansos City. On Reports of Grand Officers.—PERRY M . HOISINGTON, No. 142, Newton; CHARLEY B . ERSKINE, N O . 283, Cimarron; JAY B . K I R K , N O . 38, lola; PERRY E . M I L L E R , N O . 150, WeUington. On Finance and Property.—ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, N O . 352 (residence Wichita); GEORGE T . MOHRBACHBR, N O . 91, Marysville; C H A R L E S N . FOWLER, N O . 60, Salina; L o u i s GERTEIS, N O . 99, Wichita; ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN, N O . 35 (residence, Paola). On Jurisprudence.—ELBICK C . COLE, N O . 15, Great Bend; J O H N H . CONNAUGHTON, N O . 140, Hutchinson; O W E N J. WOOD,.No. 225, Topeka; OTTO R . SOUDBRS, No. 99, Wichita; JOHN MCCULLAGH, N O . 194, Galena. On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—ROY Coffej^ille. On Correspondence.—AIJBERT On Necrology.—GEORGE
H . CLOSSEN, N O . 102,
K . WILSON, No. 51, Topelia.
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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. M.-. W.-. RiCHABD E. BIRD delivered the following address, which, on order of R:. W.: ELMER F . STRAIN, was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas: BRETHREN.- This is t h e hour for t h e calling together of t h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of t h e sovereign S( ate'of Kansas. During t h e year just passed it has been a n d during this Annual Communication it will be m y steady purpose as Grand Master to preside over t h e Craft in full and strict conformance t o t h e Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry, t h e usages a n d customs of, t h e F r a t e r n i t y a n d t h e Constitution a n d By-Laws of our Grand Jurisdiction. T h a t report it now becomes my privilege and my d u t y to place before you in open session. Several days ago I received a very kind a n d hearty invitation to be present a t t h e Annual Communication of t h e Past Grand M a s t e r s ' Asso ciation of K a n s a s to b e held on yester evening. With your permission I will read t h a t invitation.G R E A T B E N D , K A N S A S , F e b r u a r y 14, 1924.
M.-. W.-. RICHARD E . BIRD, Grand Master of Kansas, M.". W.'. B R O T H E R :
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As you a r e probably aware there exists in Masonic circles an association of P a s t Grand Masters of Masons of Kansas, which holds its annual meeting this year on t h e evening of Tuesday, February 26th, in Topeka I a m directed by t h e Association to give you a h e a r t y invitation t o meet with t h e m a t t h i s annual gathering. I a m informed b y M.-. W.-. JOHN MCCULLAGH t h a t arrangements have been m a d e for t h e dinner, b u t he does n o t state j u s t where this will be,had. However, t h a t can be ascertained a t our meeting. W i t h kindest personal regards, and an earnest hope t h a t I will see you a t our a n n u a l gathering, I remain Fraternally yours, ELHICK C . C O L E ,
Secretary, Past Grand Masters' Association. I personally appreciated t h e invitation, but felt t h a t there were reasons why I should send m y regrets, and did so. T h e reasons were" set forth in my letter of answer t o M.-. W.-. Brother COLE a n d with your permission I will place t h e contents of t h a t letter before you: W I C H I T A , K A N S A S , F e b r u a r y 18, 1924.
Hon. ELRICK C . COLE, Secretary, Past Grand Masters' Great Bend, Kansas. M.:
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W.". S I B AND D B A B B R O T H E R :
Your very kind a n d hearty invitation to meet with the annual gathering of t h e P a s t Grand M a s t e r s ' Association in Topeka on t h e evening of Tuesday, F e b r u a r y 26th, duly received and I as.sure you and the other Most Worshipful Brethren t h a t I fully appreciate t h e invitation; there are however, some matters t h a t preclude my acceptance.
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It is my understanding and seems to be a matter of common knowledge that upon this occasion the address of the Grand Master to be given the following morning, is taken up and discussed pro and con with the Grand Master and among themselves. This appears to me not to be in keeping. Under our usages and traditions the Grand Master is the Grand Lodge during the time that the Grand Lodge is not in session; when the time of the Annual Comrnunication of the Grand Lodge arrives, it is not only the privilege, but the duty of the Grand Master to make full report of the Masonic transactions of the year to the Grand Lodge in open session. This being the case, it does not appear to me to be proper procedure that the Grand Master should subject himself and his annual address to the review and discussion of any organization whatsoever prior to its submission to .the Grand Lodge. In other words, for the Grand Master to report first to some other organization than the Grand Lodge would not br showing the proper deference and respect to that Body. Please convey my regrets to the Most Worshipful Brethren. Fraternally, RICHARD E . BIRD,
Grand Master.
As all rivers run to the sea, oven so all human activities pass onward to the ocean of human history. Daily and step by step the progression is made under the guidance of a Providence that is far beyond our understanding. To tliis our Craft of Ancient Freemasonry is peculiarly amenable. Its origin is veiled in ancient history; today its silvery stream, mighty grown, passes before us, and tomorrow our Masonic acts will have taken their place in the historic advance of humankind. In the Sovereign State of Kansas we have now reached the Sixty-eighth Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge. It has been a good year. Our Heavenly Father has brought unto us many blessings, and permitted imto us few calamities during the cycle. _ For this we are deeply thankful. One year ago you placed upon me the honor of presiding over the Craft within our State, with the responsibility that I should preserve its Landmarks and give attention to all matters for the preservation, welfare and advancement of our beloved Order. This I have most jealously done: I now stand before you ready to give account of my stewardship, glad to tell you those things over which we may rejoice, and j'et feeling that this occasion demands that the account of your chief administrative officer of the year deal with facts fully and freely, be they pleasant or painful, tha-t you may know the truth and meet the responsibilities that are yours. During the year I have traveled the State quite extensively, and have atteiided just as many Masonic gatherings as it has been po.sssible for me to do. At every such gathering I have carefully studied the faces and the personalities of those present. They truly reflect the character of our great State and Nation. Upon the brow of many is the imprint that they are the noble progeny of men and women who were pioneers of principle in the early and historic days of "bleeding Kansas." Our type is that of ample stature, clearness of vision, and with intelhgence, kindliness and forbearance beaming in the face. We knov/ that material prosperity
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has not been wholly ours this year, yet the attitude of our membership is patient and optimistic. Never during a residence of nearly forty years within the State h.ive I seen its citizenry weigh more carefully the problems that have been presented to it. Never has such careful con.sideration been more necessary. After all wars reconstruction problems appear, and the greatest war of all history has proven no exception to the rule. War is embodied hate, and in a Nation suddenly released from war is always seen running amuck, cu|)idity, intolerance, avarice and revenge. The unthinking and unsuspecting are always preyed upon. The ].)robleins are not confined to the economic, but are found in the mental, moral and spiritual realms as well. How Kansas has faced these questions has been interesting, and how Kansas Masonry has faced them in her realm has been more than interesting. It has been truly fascinating. Organized effort has been made to turn Kansas into a veritable field of Ares, plowed and sown with the dragon's teeth of hatred and intolerance, but everywhere and always I have found the deep and well grounded thinkers of our Craft thoroughly alert, well posted and alive to the situation. In fact so well has the situation been met that I have felt that it was not needful to deal with the movement in specific terms. I beUeve that the orgasm has well nigh passed and that Kan.sas Ancient Craft Masonry yet stands forth with mahce toward none and tolerance and charity toward all. The theme of my administration, if theme it may be called, has been to turn the attention of the Craft to the fundiiit;eutals and great purposes of the Institution. These fundamentals and great purposes have not faltered or changed since time immemorial. Two currents have shown themselves in the body of Freemasoiu-y. The one is strongly tainted with modernism and with the thought that Freeniasonrj', with its high ideals and purposes, should attach itself to and become a part of every movement of upUft. More than this, it has come to be a belief with a considerable number, that Ancient Craft Masonry can the better serve its purposes if Nationalized and Internationalized, and if directly aided by and ahgned with the various rites, organizations and isms that have from time to time attempted to attach themselves, with more or less pro.ximity, to our Fraternity. The otiier current, more still and deep, feels that Freemasonry thrives by its impress upon the individual; that it is a thing distinctive unto itself, the Uke of which has never been known in the annals of Time and with a purpose to be conducted with regularity, surpassed only bj' the Greater and Lesser luminaries. Whatever of accomplishroentis to be achieved by Fre<^masonry in woiidlj' affairs is to be reached only in a reflected way in the individual lives of its votaries. If the members of the Masonic Fraternity in their daily personal hves live up to the standard of Freemasonry, it is success; it is Freemasonry in operation; if they do not, success has not yet been attained. To this latter view, as your Grand Master, I most tenaciously hold. To Ancient Craft Masonry in a philosophical way I can see a centrifugal force akin to the centrifugal force in the mechanical world. It is a force naturally repellent, and demonstrates that the Power of Freemasonry is from within, and is not to be reached by ancillary attachment to.other things.
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Twice during t h e year I have felt it necessary to issue Edicts in order to carry out t h e theme of n\y administration. The first one was sent forth on the 7th d a y of September, 1923, a n d is .as follows: FROM T H E GHAND EAST.
To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of all Lodges within this Jurisdiction. BRETHREN : From time to time lodges have been warned to p a y no attention to appeals for financial assistance unle.ss they had the approval of your Grand Master. I t necessarily follows t h a t communications sent t o lodges requesting them to give publicity to certain matters are deserving of no less attention than where the requests are for donations. I t is not in keeping either with t h e dignity or the time honored traditions of Symbolic Masonry for lodges to use t h e public press for advertising purposes. I n order, therefore, t h a t all lodges within our jurisdiction m a y be fully advised on this .subject your Grand Master takes this opportunity of ordering all lodges to pay no attention to requests for financial aid or t o give publicity to any cause whatever. This does not prohibit lodges from inserting in t h e public press Funeral a n d other local Masonic Notices. This Edict shall b e road a t t h e first two Stated Communications following its receipt, and spre.ad in full on the Minutes. Done a t Topeka, Kansas, this seventh day of September, 192.3. RICHARD E . B I R D ,
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ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary. This Edict wa.s immediately occa.sioned by t h e publicity department of an outside Memorial Association circularizing our subordinate lodges, urging them to fill the daily press of their respective localities with copious items of Masonic news and information. The precipitou.s manner and extent of the propaganda in one instance went so far a.s, in t h e name of your Grand Master a n d without bis consent, to direct the members to a t t e n d a corner-stone laying, m a n y hundred.? of miles distant. Tliis made t h e Edict necessary and proper, and t h a t with it should go a statement from m e t h a t I was n o t directirig t h a t they should make the journey. As I contemplated t h e subject of Masonic publicity in the preparation of t h e Edict, I came t o t h e conclusion t h a t it would be well t o treat t h e subject generally as well as specifically; this was done, and the Edict was, I believe, fully heeded by nearly all of the lodges in tliis Grand Jurisdiction. The exception I found to bo in t h e larger centers, where are found the large, and modern daily newspapers and here I found the violation to be flagrant. I t caused me to think and ponder, and I bring the thought and the pondering of it to you. I t is a large a n d far reaching .subject. Personally, I believe t h a t we are in an era of favorable Masonic publicity, and t h a t it is fraught with many dangers. A .secret .society i.s so easily ini,sunderstood by t h e profaneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is bound to be mi-sunderstbod and misrepresented. History clearly shows t h a t opinions of men in mass formation easily swing from one extreme to t h e other, a n d we know from history t h a t in times past we were allotted severe, false and unjust condemnation b y many of the profane. Todaj' we h a v c u n s t i n t e d public prai.se. I t is not an idle statement t h a t in cycles history repeats.
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The second Edict went forth on the 18th day of January of this'3'ear. It was as follows: To the Master, Wardens arul Brethren of all Lodges wUhin this Jurisdiction. BRETHKEN : It has come to the observation of the Grand Master that a number of lodges are being solicited to memorial and petition the National Congress upon specific bills and subjects of legislation. This is clearly not within the purview of Ancient Craft Ma-sonry or its subordinate lodges. To any and all such requests, therefore, you will pay no heed whatsoever and take no action thereupon. Moreover, you will not permit your lodge to be used as a forum for the discussion of such subjects as are extrinsic to the conducting of Ancient Craft Masonic lodges in the conferring of their Work and transaction of their Masonic business. This Edict j'ou will cause to be read in open lodge at the next Stated Communication and spread same uponVthe minutes. RICHARD E . BIRD,
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ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand Secretary. This Edict was called forth bj'-dirEct-instanccs of propaganda from the outside. The reasoning of the order is clear upon the face of it and the necessity of it is, in my judgment, much to be regretted. THE KANSAS MASONIC HOME.
During the year our Home has been greatly added to and improved in its appointments. Never have 1 seen work that appeared to be done better in architectural design, in workmanship and in material. The additions conform perfectly to the design of the original structure, and it all now presents an imposing edifice. The only way that I know of that we could improve its general appearance, would.be by a careful consideratior and treatment of the terrain surrounding the building. Thi.s will no doubt come in due time. A detailed report of the improvements, and of the finances of the Home will be made to you by its Secretary. DISTRICT DEPUTY S f S l E M .
Only an extensive tour of the State, such as I have been privileged to make during the year, will reveal the full value of the District I^eputy system. Almost without exception the Deputies have been men well seasoned in the Art, of strong sturdy temperament, and with a steady purpose to be of Masonic assistance wherever and whenever such as.sistancc might be desired. Nearly always, but not however without exception, they have been well versed in our ISIa.sonic Law. This qiiaUiicatibn I deem highlj' e.ssential to the making of the best District- Deputy. The better that law is known and understood, the more graciously it may be administered. I deem it a pleasure and a, privilege here and now to pay my tribute to the Landmarks of Ancient Craft Masonry and to the Masonic Jurisprudence of this Grand Jurisdiction. Their grandeur is their simplicity. I most earnestly recommend their study to the Craft, more
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particularly to the officers of the l<idge.s, and most particularly to the District Deputy Grand Master;;. Excellent as is our Deputy system I feel that it is j e t in its infancy as to its possibilities, and 1 urge its development. This is the day of the community center, and the District Deputy Grand Master is in a sense the head of his Masonic District which is the Masonic Communitj- Center. He is the personal representative of the Grand Master, and as such is within easy access to the entire scope of the Craft throughout the State; he can in turn easily be in touch with the officers and Brethren of each and every lodge witliin his district. This should be a means of easy and informal discussion of all administrative questions, and of all such questions and problems as are hkely to come up upon the floor of the Grand Lodge. It should be remembered that this is your Grand Lodge. You are expected to take part in all discussions that take place here, and to have your fiUl portion in the determination of all questions. Ocoasionaly I hear from some that the Grand Txidge has the tendency to be dominated by the few; this may to some extent be true, but if it is true, it is only possible by reason of the timidity of the many. The organization of the Grand f.odge is laid upon the broadest representative basis possible, and it remains only for you to .speak forth. So much do I feel that this Grand Lodge desires to hear you, that I believe it would bean excellent thing for the representatives here from the respective Lodges to group themselves around their respective District Deputy Grand Ma.sters, and if backward themselves in speaking forth, to have their collective judgment upon the various questions voiced upon the floor by him. Under this heading I would also take up the matter of attendance at the District Meetings which was, at the last session of the Grand Lodge, referred to the Council of Administration. After due consideration we came to the conclusion that additional legislation upon the subject was not advisable. This is in realiti a matter for the Craft in general; it is a reflex of our interest in the administration of Ancient Freemasonry within the State. I personally attended a considerable number of these District meetings and never have I more enjoyed Masonic gatherings. They are all business, and should be. They are prompt in convening, and under the District Deputy and one of our two splendid Lecturers, are both enjoyable and profitable. Of particular interest and profit at these meetings was the lecture of W.'. ROBEKT P. MCCOLI.OCH upon the "Fundamentals of Freemisonry." At all of the meetings that I attended it was well given by some brother who had made preparation; a number of times the lecture was committed to memory, and only once or twice was the lecture weakened by deviation from the text. Brother MCCOLLOCH has his second lecture upon the subject prepared, and he will present it to us this evening. I cannot commend too highly this plan of our Grand Lodge of first hearing a well prepared lecture upon this so appropriate subject, and then having it disseminated to the Craft through the channel of the District Meetings, and then through the lodges. It affirmatively directs our m.inds into truly
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Masonic philosophical lines. By so doing it properly closes the door to the tendency of discussing extrinsic matters within the lodge. Let as then, my Brethren, as individuals, resolve that we will each one of us lend special enthusiasm during the coming year to seeing that our respective lodges are not only well but fully represented at our next District nieeting. I have said before that the better we know our Laws, the more graciously we will be able to administer them; I now say that the better we know our Ritual and our Landmarks, the better by far we will be able to do our work and to live more nearly to its standards. DECISIONS.
Vacancy.—When in an elective oflSce other than Master or Wardens a vacancy occurs or is declared by the Grand Master, a temporary filhng of such vacancy is only from meeting to meeting and it is not permissible that .such temporary appointment shall continue until the next annual election. This decision was rendered by me in an instance where one of our subordinate lodges did not conform to our By-Law No. 75. A regularly elected and qualified Secretary attempted to resign, and effort was made by temporary appointment to have a Brother serve as Secretary for the balance of the year. Petition for Restoration or Reinstatement—Where to he Presented.— Where charges are preferred against a brother, and under a change of venue he has been tried by another lodge and suspension or expulsion resulted, his petition for restoration or reinstatement should be presented to the lodge in which the charges were originally preferred and entertained. The facts upon wliich this decision was rendered were asfollov/s: The Brother was a member of one certain lodge, offense was committed in the locality of another lodge, and thereon charges were properly preferred and entertained in the latter lodge. Change of venue was had to a third lodge, and in this lodge the trial of the cause was held, resulting in the expulsion of the Brother. Inquiry was made of me as to where the expelled Brother .should put in his petition for reinstatement. My judgment was that he should petition the lodge that had e.xpelled him which was in reality the lodge that had entertained the cause. TRANSFERS OF llkMBEnSIIIP AND DUES.
Under tliis heading permit me to refer, to the subject of Traiisfers of Membership and dues that may be assessed under our Grand f^odge ByLaws. The facts in controversy were as follows: .^ member of Patmos Ixsdgp No. 97 took- out a Certificate for Transfer of Membership and petitioned Albert Pike Lodge No. 30,3 for membership. For some reason his petition was not acted upon in Albert Pike Lodge for nearly a year, at which time he was elected to membership in Albert Pike Lodge. Thereupon, arose the question of the Brother's standing ad interim in Patmos Lodge, and what dues should be charged to the dimitting Brother by
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Patmos Lodge. Your Grand Master handled the matter by request and not by decision. Mj' reason for not rendering a decision was out of deference to Decision No. 106 by our eminent Brother and able jurist, M.'. W.'. HUGH P. FAHRELLY. I did however render an opinion of the law applicable and with your permission will set it forth: Section No. 115 as adopted in 1917 provides for granting of dimits. The use of this section, in the event that a brother was leaving one lodge and petitioning another for membership and was rejected, would leave him in an unaffiliated situation. Evidently to avoid this, Section 170 was adopted in 1917 providing for a system of transferring membership from one lodge to another within our jurisdiction. By this method if a brother was rejected in the latter lodge, he would still be affiliated with his former lodge. S.aid Section 170 provides, * * * "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, * * *. Provided, That when the brother has been elected to membership * * * his membership in the lodge granting the certificate shall thereupon cease: And pininded further, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of tlie lodge electing the brother to membership * * * forthwith to notify the lodge granting the certificate, of the election and 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 svith any law now in force relative to diniits." Bearing in mind the purpose of Section No. 170, and following its language carefully, two things are clearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the brother is intended to remain a member in his former lodge until he has been elei'ted in the latter iodge, and further, that the said transfer of membership law (Section No. 170) shall not conflict with any law now in force relating to dimits. The provision of Section No. 170 that the dimit shall be filled out as of the date the certificate was granted is clearly retroactive, and while so far as the brother is concerned the membership has t ontinued to the actual date of dimission, said dimission, because of the .said retroactive clause, dates back the legal severance of the membership to the date of the i.-'suanco of the certificate of transfer. This would preclude the former lodge from levying or collecting any duos or assessments falling due after the date of the issuance of the certificate for transfer, and by imphcation would pro\-ide that the said former lodge require the brother to be clear on the books at the date of the issuance of said certificate. Within this particular case might be involved just what dues or assessments should have been collected by Patmos Lodge No. 97 at the time of the issuance of the certificate, hence I will give you my opinion of the law pertaining thereto. My interpretation of the law is that lodge dues are payable only at the Slated Communication next preceding St. John's Day in December, and that unless a lodge shall make some provision in its By-Laws other than for annual pajTnent, the clause in the law, "Unless oftener required by the
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By-Iiaws," would not atfect the interpretation of the Grand Lodge By-Law, Section 124. That i.s to say, with but one date provided, that date becomes the due date for the yearly dues; that prior to that.date a brother does not owe a specific amo\iiit and after that date he owes the full amount. The clause '"Unless oftener required by the By-Laws," .«imply retains to the lodge to handle their financial matters in accordance with their own By-Laws provided thej- arc iiot incompatible with our Grand Lodge By• Laws. . o\. Such interpretation disposes of the question, except where a lodge in ' its^ By-Law.s reqiiires'payment other than annually. Further, 1 believe this to.be consistent with thewording of Section No. 115 with reference to dimit's. The, expression^-'in^good standing and that his lodge dues are paid to date" simply means that his record is clear and that the annual dues for that year have not been spread against him. ^j;^I recommend that the subject herein set forth be referred to the "Jurisprudence Committee for their further consideration and report. "^^""^^
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COMITY B E T W E E N GRAND J U K I S D I C T I O N S .
Under the .subject of Comity I desire to discus? with you a .situation that has arisen within the United States as among several of the Grand Juri.-dictions of Ancient Craft Masonry, that is neither pleasant nor of e.asy solution. . Very frequently the_^ subordinate lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction.in due course are requested to confer the degrees for another Grand Jurisdiction upon sojourners. From several Grand Jurisdictions including Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and others, the request is that the degrees be conferred in conformity with the laws of the requesting Grand Jurisdiction. In turn we-often have occasion to request that other Grand Jurisdictions confer 'degrees for us. In our requests we express willingness that the laws of the conferring Grand Jurisdiction be complied with. Thus we are continually being placed in a position that is . not entirely in keeping with the dignity of any Grand Jurisdiction of Ancient Craft iVIasonry. In my judgment the difficulty arises out of a misunderstanding of the legal principle of comity. In international law. Comity of Nations is defined as follows •' '• What is termed the comity of nations is the formal expression and the ultimate result of that mutual respect accorded throughout the civilized world by the representatives of each sovereign power to those of every other, in considering the effects of their official acts. Its source is a sentiment of reciprocal regard founded on identity of position and similarity of institutions." " Comity among Ma.sonic Sovereignties should therefore be the adherence, to this principle in the recognition by one Grand Jurisdiction of an act done in the manner of another Grand Jurisdiction as being legal as though done in its own Grand Jurisdiction. Hence, for illustration, if we desire Masonic degrees conferred for us in Texas, Texas
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? • ' • Masonic Law should prevail; if Texas desires Kansas. Masonic Work conferred upon its candidates, Kansas Masonic Law should apply. T o • request a courtesy a n d a t t h e same time to require a G r a n d Jurisdiction 1 ' to violate its own laws, is n o t keeping within the spirit of comity. During t h e year 1 have endeavored to n o t in any way interfere with the good feeling t h a t now exists between this Grand Jurisdiction and the several other Grand Jurisdictions, and for t h a t reason and the additional reason t h a t the m a t t e r has never to my knowledge been before you, I have not stood upon strict and proper interpretation. This is in reality a t r e a t y m a t t e r and should be considered as such. . Through some channel of our administrative branch, this m a t t e r should, be taken u p with t h e conflicting Grand Jurisdictions and careful a n d proper treaty conclusions reached. I bring the m a t t e r up for your eon.sideration. LODGES OF SORROW.
On August 2, A. D . 1923, A. L. 5923, the President of t h e U n i t e d States, Brother W A R R E N GAMALIEF, HARDING, died in the city of San F r a n cisco. In sorrow for our Brother I issued t h e following order: To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of all liodges of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas—Greeting: I n the citv of San Francisco,- in the State of California, a t 7:30 o'clock p. M. on August 2, A. D 1923, A. L. .'5933, the Grand Master of the Universe, in His unfaltering wisdom, placed Hi.s.Kaii'd"upon our President, Brother W^ARHBN GAMALIEL HARDING, relieved, him of his labors on this Earth, and called him to dwell with Him in life eternal. He has left a Nation bereft, a loving^wife-<sorrowing; his d e a t h was • truly untimely and his Brethren mourn. ' . Therefore, I , RICHARD E . BiisD, Grand Master of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons in Kansas, do proclaim oiir sorrow^in t h e logs of our Brother, the Chief Executive of this Republic;' do'-express our tender sympathy for t h e loving and faithful wife of our deceased Brother aiid do hereby order t h a t our lodges of Ancient Craft Masonry in Kansas do convene as Lodges of Sorrow on Friday, August 10, A . D . 1923, A. L. 5923, a t 1:45 o'clock p. M., said lodges to remain in s"ession during th(! hour of Brother HARDING'S interment a t Marion, Ohio, which is 2:00 o'clock P . M; upon said d.ay. While in session the iiaual appropriate ceremonies will be ob.served. ' ••• ..'^j^ . ' M a y our Heavenlj' Father deal justl}' and tenderly .wit6;<)urj beloved Brother's widow and have her always in His Holy keeping. ,". , , '^^ You will cause this order to be read in said Lodges of Sorrow a n d be spread upon the minutes of your lodge a t its next regular communication. Fraternally yours, '
Done ic the Grand East, a t Wichita, Kansas, this 4th dav of August, A. D . 1923, A. L. 6923. , " ^
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Lodges of Sorrow were accordingly convened over t h e entire State, and at Wichita I convened a provisional session of tiie-Grand Lodge in Sorrow. T h e sympathies of the Craft were conveyed, to" MrsA.HARDiNG"., and t h e family, and commissioned'by me and acting for us, M.'. .W.T._-. F. M . RANSHGTTOM, of.Zanesville, Ohio, placed a wreath of r e m e m b r a & e ' j ^ upon the bier of our beloved deceased brother a t 'Marion, Ohig. f^ •
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Februarjj,
ARKANSAS CITY F L O O D .
On J u n e 2 1 , 1923, I received a n appeal from Crescent Lodge N o . 133 for a i d t o flood sufferers i n Arkansas C i t y . I immediately visited t h a t city and i n company with R.'. W.'. Brother THEGDOUE H . D O H R E R , Dist r i c t D e p u t y Grand Master, looked t h e situation over. I found t h a t t o t h e needs of t h e city a n d i t s flood sufferers, a n d more especially to t h e members of the F r a t e r n i t y in need, Crescent Lodge N o . 133 was responding nobly. All possible was being done to aid .and comfort those in distress. T h e r e seemed t o be n o necessity of formulating a specific plan of relief. However, I referred t h e matter t o t h e Council of Administration and i t was i t s j u d g m e n t t h a t the Grand Lodge should contribute t h e sum of $100.00 t o the general plan of rehabilitation, which was accordingly done. INSTALLATIONS.
.
U n d e r cononiission from m e t h e following G r a n d Lodge ofKccrs were installed subsequent to om- last Annual Communication: R.*. W.". CLAYTON LEHMAN, G r a n d Senior Deacon, b y M.'. W-'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, a t Newton.
W.'. C L I N T O N D . H A R T , Grand J u n i o r Deacon, b y R.'. W.". ELMER F . STRAIN, a t Topeka. W.'. J O H N
H . HKTZEL,
Grand
Marshal,
by
M.".
W.'. P E R R Y
M.
H O I S I N G T O N , a t Newton. W.'. CLARENCE E . JONES, Grand Sword Bearer, b y W.'. HARVEY O. D A \ I S , a t Anthony. CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARIES.
An outstanding privilege t o your G i a u d Master was the attending of semi-centennial anniversaries of Newtoii Lodge No. 142 a n d Yates Center Lodge N o . 144. The time has arrived in t h e history of the Craft in Kansas when m a n y such celebrations m a y t a k e place. I fraternally suggest t h a t these Fiftieth Anniversaries b e n o t overlooked b y a n y of t h e subordinate lodges as t h e y arc conducive of much good i n a fraternal way. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
I a m very happy, Brethren, in announcing t o y o u t h a t your Grand Orator u p o n this occa.'sion is to b e Brother E . H . LINDLEY, member of Lawrence I;odge No. 6, who is Chancellor of our great University of Kansas. How proud we should b e t h a t i n o u r d a y a n d generation t h e verv best of learning i n . i t s highest sense is so available t o our children immediately within t h e confines of o u r own beloved S t a t e . T h a n t h e University of Kansas t h e r e is none better and none finer. Our Brother Chancellor will address y o u a t two o'clock this afternoon a n d !â&#x20AC;˘ bespeak for him your p r o m p t a t t e n d a n c e a n d your usual close a t t e n t i o n . Also please take note t h a t as a p a r t of o u r program, a n d upon m y special invitation, Topeka Lodge N o . 17 will give a n exemplification of t h e T h i r d Degree in full dramatized form, i n this Hall a t t h e hour of 7:.30 o'clock p. M. of this d a y .
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
555
CONCLUSION.
At. this point I eome to a conclusion of my remarks, and approach the end of Jny administration. My feehngs are complex, much more-so than I thought that they would be. My thanks and appreciation to the 75,265 Master Masons of Kansas is deep and unbounded; everywhere and always T have been received with courtesy and affabiUty, yet surcease from a, year of toil and responsibility, added to those that life imposes vipon usniust of necessity bring .relief and relaxation. When one assumes the gavel as Grand Master in a sovereign capacity, the va.stness of his Masonic power and responsibihty hurls itself upon him. Hisconstant thought and care is that he shall not infringe or abuse that power; that he shall demean himself as a just and upright Mason in every respect, and that when his labor an Grand Master shall have ended, his eilorts shall be recognized as efforts of love and fraternity and shall have in them only such as is constructive in a Craft that has for its only purpose the upbuilding of the mental, moral and spiritual of man. The Grand Officers have all been good to me during the year and I only v.'ish that I had the power of speech to adequately thank them. My closing thought I reserve for R.'. W.'. ALBERT K . WILSON-^â&#x20AC;&#x201D;not
because of his courtesy to me, for I expected that; not because of his accuracy in his work, for I expected that also, but for the man, .<inH not far behind that, for the Ma.-on. Wo all of us jknow him of course, but. I only wish that each one of you could be Grand Master and could come to know him intimately at a time when responsibility is weighing you down. He has ever been faithful to the trust that we have bestowed upon him. His conception of Ancient Craft Masonry is solid, simple and grand. In it he sees no confusion and no need of confusion. His counsel is always good, is never tiirust and never ucon request withheld. Verily I say \into you, my Brethren, this man has builded well and his living monument is everywhere about him in the good that he has done. Fraternally submitted, RiCHAKD E . BiKD,
Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge sustained the Grand Master in regard to all matters concerning the Masonic Home, administrative in their nature, as shown by the extended journal on file in the archives of t h e Grand Lodge. By order of the Grand Lodge all reference thereto has been eliminated from t h e printed Proceedings.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
.
Februray,
GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. R.'. W.-. WILLIAM
FRANK MARCH,
Grand Treasurer, sub-
mitted t h e following report, which, on motion of R.'. W.'. J O H N
W. N E I L S O N , was.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 of the receipts and disbursements of Grand Lodge funds is fraternally submitted; LAWRENCE, KANSAS, February 1, 1924WiLijAM FRANK MARCH, Grand Treasurer, In account with the M.". W.'. GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. GENERAL FUND.
Receipts. 1923. Mar. 1.—Balance on hand ,........$ 23,21172 Received from Grand Secretary • as per receipts Nos. 1 to 100........ 249,925 71
$273,137 43
Disbursements. 1923-1924.—Warrants paid Nos. 1 to 385 inelusive, except No. 339 $250,150 94 Transferred to Charity Fund 4,029 95 Balance on hand 18,956:54
.$273,137 43
cnARiiT FUND.'
Receipts. 1923.—Balance on hand Transferred from General Fund
..$16,293 88 4,029 95
$20,323 83
$ 1,557 50 18,766 33
$20,323 83
Disbursements. 1923.—Warrant No. 339 Balance on hand
I have in my hands the following bonds purchased by the Council of Administration: Sfjring Township, Harper County, bearing 5 % interest: 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
S500 00 500 00 500 00 500 00
GRAND LODGE OF
1923-24.
School District No. No. 12, dated No. 13, dated No. 14, dated No. 15, dated
KANSAS.
79, Greenwood Counlij'hearing S% interest: July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1924 .S500 July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1925 500 July 1. 1911, due July 1, 1926 500 July 1, 1911, due July 1, 1927 ...500
School District No. -50, No. 7, dated Jan. No. 6, dated Jan. - No. 5, dated Jan. No. 4, dated Jan. No. 3, dated Jan. No. 2, dated Jan. No. 1, dated Jan.
Brown County, hearing 6% interest: 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1933 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1934 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1935 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1936 .1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1937 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1938 1, 1921, due Jan. 1, 1939
School District A'o. 12, Ottawa County, hearing -5% interest: No. 17, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 18, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 19, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 No. 20, dated Oct. 17, 1914, due Jan. 1, 1929 ., Board of Education, City of Lamed, hearing 5% interest: No. 33, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 34, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 35, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933 No. 36, dated Jan. 1, 1914, due July 1, 1933
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.
A 00107471, due Oct. C 00107473, due Oct. D 00106874, due Oct. G 00107587, due Oct. H 00107588, due Oct. J 00107589, duo Oct. K 00107590, due Oct. A 00107591, due Oct. A 00107001, due Oct. F 00944386, due Oct. B 00106822, due Oct. C 00106943, due Oct. D 00106944, due Oct. E 00106945, due Oct. F 00106946, due Oct. G 00106947, due Oct. E 009437S5, due Oct. G 00943797, due Oct. H 00943798, due Oct. G 02051557, due Oct. K 02083850, due Oct. A 02083851, due Oct. C 02083853, due Oct. H 00086728, due Oct. J 00086729, due Oct.
1938 1938 1938....." 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938 1938..... 1938 1938 1938 1938
:
00 00 00 00
S500 500 500 500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00 00 00 00
$500 500 500 500
00 00 00 00
.'51,000 00 1,000 OO 1,000 00 1,000 00
...51,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 1,000 00 500 00 500 00
558
PROCEEDINGS
No. No. No. No. No.
D E G J K
00087244, due 00087245, due 00087457, due 00251289, due 00124880, due
Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
OF THE
February,
15; 1938 15, 1938 15, 1938 15, 1938 15, 1938
500 500 500 500 5,000
U. S. Havings Certificates, (Purchased at S960.00): No. C 528640, due July 10, 1927 No. C 528656, due July 10, 1927 No. M 71728, due July 10, 1927 Total
00 00 00 00 00
$ 100 00 100 00 1,000.00 S45,700 00
Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM FRANK MARCH,
Grand Treasurer.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
559
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
R/.
W / . ALBEBT K . WILSON, submitted t h e following
report, which, on motion of R.". W.". J O H N W . N E I L S O N , was referred to the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers: To the M .-.W .-.Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Once more your G r a n d Secretary takes pleasure in presenting his annual report covering m a t t e r s which should receive consideration a t t h e hands of t h e Grand Lodge a t this Annual Communication, or entered for the purpose of making a permanent record from an historical point of view. PROCEEDINGS 1 9 2 3 .
The Annual Proceedings of our last Annual Communication were printed a n d distributed in less t h a n thirty days after t h e close of G r a n d Lodge. HISTORICAL REGISTRY AND ABSTRACT.
The additions a n d changes in membership as set forth in t h e a n n u a l reports for 1922, were a d d e d t o o u r historical registry, which brings t h e same u p t o date. BINDING PROCEEDINGS.
As t h e Proceedings of this Communication wiU complete Volume X I X it is necessary t h a t t h e usual appropriation be made to cover t h e cost of binding the same. CHARTERS ISSUED.
At t h e last Annual Communication charters were authorized for t h e formation of t h e following new lodges: Minneola Lodge No. 431.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;OD M a r c h 17, 1923, R.-. W.-. B E N H . D A Y , Special Deputy G r a n d Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constituted this lodge, with t h e following officers: ORVAL R . GiFPiN MARION M. W A Y . . . O T I S F . BOLINGER W A L T E R M . STATELER WALTER S . WRIGHT RALPH R . SHIVES
Master Senior W a r d e n :..Junior W a r d e n Treasurer Secretary Senior Deacon
FREDONIA M . W I L L I A M S
.lunior Deacon
JOSEPH L . N E A L ;
Senior Steward
ALVA EDWARD M O O R E
Junior Steward
OTTO R . B Y E S L E Y
Tyler
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Deerfield Lodge No. 4Se.—On March 29, 1923, R.-. W / . H E N R Y O . T R I N K L B , Special Deputy G r a n d Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constituted this lodge, with t h e following officers: C A H L B . CAMPBELL
Master
H E N R Y N . VANDORBN E. V E N C I L MORRIS F R E D M . SOWER.....! .......;..;...•. M A X E . BACON W I L L I A M E . BECHTEL J. W I L B U R W E L L S HARRISON R . M C A F E E G L E N E . STEWARD
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward ' Junior Steward
J E S S E J . SMITH
Tyler
Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433.—On March 8,1923, M.-. W.'. RICHARD E . BIRD', G r a n d Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constituted this lodge, with t h e following officers: E D G A R W . INGRAM
Master
L E O N C . AMEND. G E O R G E C . TREDICK
Senior Warden, Junior Warden
CAMERON J . H E M P H I L L
.....Treasurer
• J O H N M . NAHAMOBE
J A M E S A. GLOVER C L Y D E S . SHELLY W I L L I A M J. BATJERLB E L M E R C . BE.\SLEY
HoMBB L . P I P E R
Secretary
.,
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward
Tyler
Rosalia Lodge No. 4S4:—On M a r c h 12, 1923, R.-. W.-. LAUREN D . RiGG, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated and constit u t e d this lodge, with t h e following officers: '-
W I L L I A M H . ANDERSON
J O S E P H F . BORGER CLARENCE W . YOUNGBERG A R T H U R G . YOUNG THEO. M . GLENN
Master
Senior Warden Junior Warden Treasurer Secretary
FRED FLESHER SOLOMON E . ANDERSON P A T R I C K H . PENDEHGRASS
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward
R O T R . CORNBTT
Junior Steward
F R A N K LUTTGERDING
Tyler
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
661
Ulysses Lodge No. 4S6.—On March 26, 1923, R.-. W.-. WILLIAM C . WASHBURN, Special Deputy Grand Master, consecrated, dedicated a n d constituted this lodge, with t h e following officers: BYRON F O W L E R
Master
CHARLES D . H I C K O K JAMES A. CARTER DOCTOR E . R O S E B E B B Y . . . . . ' R O Y E . CARTER CHARLES W . H I C K O K FRANK THOMASON HARRY H . CALDWELL CHARLES W . A. SMITH :.
Senior Warden Junior W a r d e n .'... Treasurer :Secretary :..Senior Deacon ......Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward
GEORGE H . HOELCEL
Tyler
Overland Park Lodge No. 4S6.—On March 29, 1923, R.-. W / . F R A N K B. LYON, Special D e p u t y Grand Ma.ster, consecrated, dedicated a n d con- • stituted this lodge, with the following officers: GEORGE FRANCIS BABB
'....Master
G E O R G E D . CAMPBELL W I L I A M R . NICHOLSON R E N E . BRO.WN
Senior Warden .Junior Warden Treasurer
FRED C . NABVE
Secretary
ROBERT G . C O X O u N G. STUTEVILLE
Senior Deacon Junior Deacon
KENNETH M. THORPE ALLEN F . RUDOLPH
Senior Steward Junior Steward
ISAIAH C . H O F F M A N
Tyler
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION
Enterprise Lodge, at Enterprise, Dickinson County.—Dispensation
issued
Marsh 1, 1923. Officers: J O H N A. D E C K E R , J R . , Master; W I L L I A M O .
STRAIN, Senior W a r d e n ; THURMAN H . SHERWOOD, Junior Warden. Allen Lodge, at Allen, Lyon County.—Dispensation 1923.
Officers: J O N A T H A N J.
issued M a y 2 9 '
WINGFIELD, Master; FRANK S . PUTNAM,
Senior Warden; ARTHUR E . BATES, Junior Warden. West Gate Lodge, at Kansas City, Wyandotte County.—Dispensation issued August 2 1 , 1923. Officers: HARRY O . M A I L E R , Master; J O S E P H ScHROEDER, Senior Warden; E V E R E T T DILLON, Junior Warden. Beaumont Lodge, at Beaumont, Butler County.—Dispensation issued October 29, 1923. Officers: R A Y B . TANQUARY, Master; W I L L I A M KIMBALL, Senior W a r d e n ; C H A R L E S S . WILCOX, Junior Warden. COPY O F CHARTER O F QUENEMO LODGE NO. 270.
For a number of years Quenemo Lodge No. 270 of Quenemo, has been making diligent search for their charter which was lost or misplaced b y
562
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
one of their Masters whose death occurred several years ago. The effort however, proved of no avail and on June 30, 1923, a copy of their charter properly certified, was engrossed and sent the lodge. RESTORATION OF CHARTERS.
The charters of the following lodges were forwarded to the Grand Secretary during the year for the purpose of having photographic copies made and the originals filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge: . Union Lodge No. 7, Junction City. Adams Lodge No. 63, Oswego. Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado. Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City. Luray Lodge No. 153, Luray. ' Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin. Pittsburg Lodge No. 18.7, Pittsburg. Newahcuba Lodge No. 189, Stockton. Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon. Spivey Lodge No. 347, Spivey. Claflin Lodge No. 424, Claflin. Goff Lodge No. 430, Goff. Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita. Overland Park Lodge No. 436, Overland Park. The charter of Cunningham Lodge No. 427 of Cunningham, was sent in, a photograph made, the negative placed on file in the ofBce of the Grand Secretary and the original charter returned to the lodge. In order that a permanent record may be made of the lodges whose charters have been placed on file in the archives of the Grand Lodge, a fist is herewith submitted, including those sent in during the year just closed: Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland; Leavenworth Lodge No. 2, Leavenworth; Kickapoo Lodge No. 4, Potter; Washington Lodge No. 5, Atchison; Union Lodge No. 7, Junction City; King Solomon Lodge No. 10, Leavenworth; Jewell Lodge No. 11, Jewell; Emporia Lodge No. 12, Emporia; Oskaloosa Lodge No. 14, Oskaloosa; Great Bend Lodge No. 15, Great Bend; Lafayette Lodge No. 16, Manhattan; Topeka Lodge No. 17, Topeka; Ottawa Lodge No. 18, Ottawa; Olathe Lodge No. 19, Olathe; Grasshopper Falls (Valley FaUs) Lodge No. 21, Valley Falls; Osage Valley Lodge No. 24, Osawatomie; Oketo Lodge No. 25, Oketo; Auburn Lodge No. 32, Auburn; Mound City Lodge No. 33, Mound City; Council Grove Lodge No. 36, Council Grove; Paola Ix)dge No. 37, Paola; DeSoto Lodge No. 40, DeSoto; Nickerson Lodge No. 43, Nickerson; Delphian Lodge No. 44, Garnett; Easton Lodge No. 45, Easton; Nine Mile Lodge No. 49, Lansing; Lake Lodge No. 50, Silver Lake; Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka; Pottawatomie Lodge No. 52, St. Marys; Wetmore Lodge No. 53, Wetmore; McCracken Lpdg;e No. 58, McCracken; Saltville Lodge No. 59, Barnard; Salina Lodge
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
563
No. 60, Salina; Adams Lodge No. 63, Oswego; Wathena Lodge No. 64, Wathena; Hiram Lodge No. 68, Leavenworth; Altamont Lodge No. 69, Altamont; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; Wamego Lodge No. 75, Wainego; Delta Lodge No. 77, Medicine Lodge; New Albany Lodge No. 81, New Albany; Sunflower Lodge No. 86, Wichita; Golden Rule Lodge No. 90, North Topeka; Marysville Lodge No. 91, Marysville; Constellation Lodge No. 95, Fredonia; Patmos Lodge No. 97, El Dorado; Keystone Lodge No. 102, Coffeyville; Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute; Fortitude Lodge No. 107, Independence; Hesperian Lodge No; 111, RossviUe; Blue Valley Lodge No. 112, Irving; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Muscotah Lodge No. 116, Muscotah; Parsons Lodge No. 117, Parsons; Halcyon Lodge No. 120, Peabody; Clifton Lodge No. 122, CUfton; Meridian Lodge No. 126, Elk Falls; Carson Lodge No. 132, Elk City; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas City; Clay Center Lodge No. 134, Clay Center; Cherryvale Lodge No. 137, Cherryvale; Dover Lodge No. 138, Dover; Signal Lodge No. 141, Osage City; Gilead Lodge No. 144, Yates Center; Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 145, Beloit; Center Lodge No. 147, Marion; Wellington Lodge No. 150, Wellington; Douglass Lodge No. 151, Douglass; Luray Lodge No. 153, Luray; Active Lodge No. 158, Atchison; Saqui Lodge No. 160 Osborne; Greenwood Lodge No. 163, Fall River; Oxford Lodge No. 165, Oxford; Lamed Lodge No. 167, Larned; McPherson Lodge No. 172, McPherson; 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; Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 179, Kinsley; Burrton Lodge No. 182, Burrton; Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberhn; Pittsburg Lodge No. 187, Pittsburg; Newahcuba Lodge No. 189, Stockton; Henri Lodge No. 190, Tonganoxie; Walnut Valley Lodge No. 191, Ness City; Royal Lodge No. 192, Lyons; Galena Lodge NOi 194, Galena; Hays Lodge, No. 195, Hays; Madison Lodge No. 196, Madison; Canton Lodge No. 197; Canton; Blue Hill Lodge No. 198, Lucas; Anthony Lodge No. 200, Anthonys Delphos Lodge No. 202, Delphos; Sumner Lodge No. 293, Caldwell; Downe Lodge No. 204, Downs; Friendship Lodge No. 208, Haven; Fulton Lodge No. 210, Fulton; Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony; Twin Grove Lodge. No. 213, Severy; Corner Stone Lodge No. 219, Little River; Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Scandia; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Joppa Lodge No. 223, Leon; Anchor Lodge No. 224, 'WiUiamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Vulcan Lodge No. 229, Walnut; Ninnescah Lodge No. 230, Kingtrian; Urbana Lodge No. 239, Urbane; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242, Miltonvale; Whiting Lodge No. 250, Whiting; Galva Lodge.No. 251, Galva; Oakley Lodge No. 253, Oakley; Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney; Beattie Lodge No. 259, Beattie; Armourdale Lodge No. 271, Kansas Citj'; Unity Lodge No. 273, Clearwater; Black Diamond Lodge No. 274, Weir; Windom Lodge No. 276, Windom; Barney Lodge No. 279, Dighton; Alpha Lodge No. 282, Jetmore; Preston Lodge No. 283, Cimarron; Lotus Lodge No. 286, Blue Mound; Oak Lodge No. 287, Lebanon; Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin; Paradise Ix)dge No. 290, Plainville; Beulah Lodge No. 291, Bunker Hill; Apollo Lodge No. 297, Ellis; Samaria Lodge No. 298, Wilson;
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Fargo Lodge No. 300, Liberal; Hamilton Lodge No. 301, Hamilton; Avon Lodge No. 305, Westphalia; St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby; Alden Lodge No. 308, Alden; Syracuse Lodge No. 309, Syracuse; Santa Fe Lodge No. 312, Sublette;Severance Lodge No. 313, Severance; Vermillion Lodge No. 320, Vermillion; Ganey Lodge No. 324, Caney; Horton Lodge No. 326, Horton; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330, La Crosse; Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen; Formoso Lodge No. 336, Formosa; Edna Lodge No. 345, Edna; Moundridge Lodge No. 346, Moundridge;.Spivey Lodge No. 347, Spivey; Scammon Lodge No. 351, Scammon; Marquette Lodge No. 353, Marquette; Summerfield Lodge No. 354, Summerfield; Wellsville Lodge No. 356, Wellsville; Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359, Sylvan Grove; Geneseo Lodge No. 361, Geneseo; Plains Lodge No. 367, Plains; Maple HiU Lodge No. 370, Maple Hill; Delavan Lodge No. 375, Delavan; GrandView Lodge No. 376, Bucklin; White City Lodge No. 380, White City; Wilsey-Lodge No. 382, Wilsey; McDonald Lodge No. 383, McDonald; Tyro Lodge No. 386, Tyro; Spearville Lodge No. 388, Spearville; Natoma Lodge No. 390, Natoma; Saffordville Lodge No. 395, Saffordville; Lindsborg Lodge No. 397, Lindsborg; MuUinville Lodge No. 399, Mullinville; Melody Lodge No. 400, Ottawa; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa; St. Francis Lodge No. 404, St. Francis; Kensington Lodge No. 405, Kensington; Haviland Lodge No. 409, Haviland; Sharon Springs Lodge No. 417, Sharon Springs; Codell Lodge No. 418, CodeE; Claflin Lodge No. 424, Claflin; Goff Lodge No. 430, Goff; Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita; Overland Park Lodge No. 436. Overland Park. CHANGE IN DISTRICTS.
As a matter of convenience to all interested Richmond Lodge No. 426 of Richmond wa-s transferred from District No, 60 to District No. 9. CHANGES IN DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
Owing to vacancies in the office of District Deputy Grand Master which occurred during the year in several of our districts, the Grand Master appointed the following brethren for the unexpired term: District No. 5 District No. 22 District No. 30
HERBERT E . JULIEN H I E L B . HAMPSHIRE :.WILI. H. STRNAD
Olathe Overbrook Munden
GRAND R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES.
Upon the recommendation of the Grand Masters of the several jurisdictions interested, commissions were issued to the foDowinjr brethren as our Grand Representatives: Canada Connecticut Ecuador: .? Honduras â&#x20AC;¢Mississippi
R. H. SPENCER HOWARD A. MIDDLBTON JAUN MOLINARI FEDEBICO C . CANALES ROBERT W . HINTON, JR
Trenton Broad Brook Guayaquil Lumberton
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
New Zealand
EARNEST WAHNES
Oklahoma
MAHLON'F. MANVILLE
Panama.
ABRAHAM F R A N K E L
Victoria
EDWARD THOMAS A P P S
565
...Greymouth Ada
Colon Melbourne
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NEAR OUR GRAND LODGE. Upon t h e recommendation of our M.'. W.'. Grand Master, the following brethren were appointed Grand Representatives of t h e following Grand Lodges: Honduras Panama
FRANK D . SPERRY JAMES A. CASSLER
South Carohna
OTTO R . SOUDERS
Ellsworth McPherson
Wichita
HISTORY OF L O D G E S .
For the past several years and for some years to come our lodges will be celebrating their fiftieth anniversary, thereby making i t highly import a n t t h a t n o t only these lodges, b u t others should begin the work of preparing a complete history of t h e conditions surrounding t h e original proposition and bring i t up t o the present time. T h e importance of beginning this work immediately is again called t o your attention, although this has been done for a number of years, and this suggestion is deserving of more consideration, if possible, t h a n in the past because in some cases where lodges were celebrating their fiftieth anniversary i t was noted there was not a single charter or original member of the lodge living. Even the second generation are now well advanced in years, and in m a n y cases we must look to t h e m for compihng the necessary d a t a on which a history of their lodge m a y be prepared. I t is hoped t h a t during the year this important subject will receive attention, not only a t the hands of t h e lodge b u t through t h e assistance of our District Deputy Grand Masters. During t h e year several lodges have sent i n sketches containing a brief history of t h e organization of their lodge, and several photographs have been received, all of which have been filed in the drawer assigned t o the lodge in the Grand Lodge Library. Your Grand Secretary, however, desires t o m a k e special mention of a history of Gilead Lodge No. 144 of Yates Center, submitted a t the time of holding their Fiftieth Anniversary on October 16, 1923. This sketch is accompanied b y a photograph__of t h e hall i n which they held their first Communications, being a two story frame building, t h e first story of which was occupied b y Brother J. W. DEPB'W as a general store. Brother D E P E W served t h a t lodge as its Secretary for twenty-five years and preparedthis excellent sketch. This record is one of which he m a y well b e proud and t h e lodge is t o b e congratulated on having an old member sufficiently interested i n this important proposition t o devote t h e necessary time t o compihng its history.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Februaiy,
CONFERRING DEGREES IN LESS THAN THE REQUIRED TIME
Hays Lodge No. 195 of Hays stands alone as the only lodge in our jurisdiction which conferred degrees in less than the lawful time. One candidate was passed in a httle less than the required four weeks. The Master frankly admitted his mistake, laying the blame on the month of February which had but twenty-eight days. MASONIC DISTRICTS.
Charters were issued to six new lodges at our last Annual Communication, and they were assigned to the following districts: Minneola Lodge No. 431, to District No. 70. Deerfield Lodge No. 432 to District No. 52. Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. .433 to District No. 36. RosaUa Lodge No. 434 to District No. 34. Ulysses Lodge No. 435 to District No. 74. Overland Park Lodge No. 436 to District No. 5. IIEDTJCED RAILROAD FARE TO GRAND LODGE.
Your Grand Secretary is again pleased to report that through the proper Association the railroads granted us a rate of a fare and one-half for thi.s Annual Communication. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM PATMOS LODGE NO. 9 7 .
On December 24, 1923, the following telegram was received from Patmos Lodge No. 97 of El Dorado, and being the first message of tliis kind ever received by your Grand Secretary he takes the liberty of including it in his annual re,port: "The officers and members of Patmos Lodge extend to you and all our Grand Officers, Yuletide and Fraternal Greetings. Our sincere wish is that your Christmas season may be filled with joy and your New Year abounding in happiness. (Signed) W. E. ROBBINS, Master. L. L. ConsLAND, Secretary." FEES FOR CERTIFICATES.
Section 172 of the Grand Lodge laws was adopted in 1921 and authorizes the Grand Secretary to collect a fee of twenty-five cents for each certified record of membership, and also a fee of twenty-five cents for each certificate concerning the standing of any lodge issuing life membership certificates, and the amount so collected to be turned into the General Fund of the Masonic Home. As the amounts usually collected for these certificates are paid in single fees of twenty-five cents it makes the payment to the General Fund of the Home impracticable and the expense attached to the necessary transfer of these small pajTnents of twenty-five cents consumes practically all the fee as an added expense to the Grand Lodge.
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, The entry of a twenty-five cent fee on the records, the necessary correspondence attached thereto, the preparation of the usual Grand Lodge warrant, transmittal of same to the Grand Master for his approval, then return to the Grand Secretary and after proper record, forwarding of the same to the Secretary of the Masonic Home, is undesirable and an expensive transfer of the funds on the part of the Grand Lodge. Your Grand Secretary would therefore recommend that this law be amended so that the fee so received would be turned into the General Fund of the Grand Lodge and as it was recommended by your Grand Secretary in 1921. PURCHASE OP PICTURE.
During the year your Grand Secretary had an opportunitj' to purchase an appropriate picture for our Grand Lodge Building. It is without title, but is an excellent reproduction of one of the ancient temples, ordinarily, mentioned as "The Acropolis." From a masonic standpoint this picture will add materially to the beautiful collection of jjaintings contributed by several of our lodges to our Masonic Grand Lodge Building. LIST OF REGULAR LODGES.
In accordance with our custom the booklet containing a list of the regular lodges throughout the world is purchased every two years and a copy furnished each lodge. The last time these books were bought was in 1922 and your Grand Secretary would therefore recommend that an appropriation be made at this Communication covering the cost of a sufficient number to furnish each lodge with a copy. MEMBERS OF DEFUNCT LODGES.
One year ago your Grand Secretary called attention to the fact that we were carrying on our rolls.the names of many members of defunct lodges who have never applied for or received a Grand Secretary's Certificate, or made any effort to become members of other lodges. Such members are contributing nothing to the support of the Fraternity, yet they are permitted to enjoy all the rights and privileges of the members who are financially supporting our Institution. The subject was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence and they requested that further time be given them for action thereon. CERTIFICATES FOR TRANSFER OP MEMBERSHIP.
Your attention is again called to the law concerning the issuance of Certificates for Transfer of Membership, adopted by Grand Lodge in 1917. Each year since this regulation was passed your Grand Secretary has called attention to the many undesirable features of this method of changing membership frorn one lodge to another. In posting up the records each year we find a deplorable condition existing in a great many cases, occasioned by the continued use of this system of transferring membership.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
To be thoroughly impressed with the impracticability of this law one has but to examine the annual reports from the various lodges before entry is made on our historical registry, and it will be found this law is violated time without number. After giving it a trial of six years your Grand Secretary has no hesitancy whatever in saying that its application is not feasible, either from the viewpoint of a compliance with the law by the secretaries, or maintaining an authentic historical record of the membership of this jurisdiction. For instance, during the year 1922, ^nd as shown by the annual reports from the lodges at the close of that year, it was found that seventy-two brethren were members of more than one lodge at one and the same time. Many other conditions, even worse than this, have developed and since the adoption of the law it has placed the masonic record of hundreds of members in jeopardy, while in hundreds of other cases it is not possible to identify the records of certain members in different lodges as being one and the same individual. These are but a few. of the serious matters which develop through this means of transferring membership, which in effect possesses no other merit than that of protecting the interests of those who might not be considered de.'sirable members in the lodges with which they desire to affihate. Your Grand Secretary therefore again calls the attention of the Grand Lodge to this important subject as the longer the law remains.in force the greater will be the damage done to the important records in the archives. HALLS BUENBD.
Oh April 18, 1923, the haU of Hoyt Lodge No. 327 was destroyed by fire, including all their property, records and charter. The lodge has ben furnished with a copy of their Charter, also laws. Proceedings, Book of Annual Returns and the necessary blanks and record books. On December 13, 1923, the haU of McDonald Lodge No. 383 was totally destroyed by fire, including all their paraphernalia, furniture and the certified copy of their charter. . Through the thoughtfulness and interest taken by the lodge and their faithful Secretary, Brother OSCAB A. BROWN, the records were safely deposited in a safe and were not impaired in the least. It was therefore onlj' necessary to furnish them with another certified, photographic copy of their charter made from the negative on file, as their charter had been deposited with the Grand Lodge for safe keeping some years ago. We regret to state, however, that this was not the case with Hoyt Lodge No. 327. Although a much older lodge no attention had been paid to the warnings of the Grand Secretary, and their charter, with all their property and records was burned on April 18,- 1923. This lodge was amply able to have protected their records by means of a fire-proof cabinet or safe, but through procrastination every vestige of their property and records was totally destroyed.
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On December 25, 1923, the hall of White City Lodge No. 380 was totally destroyed by fire. -The lodge, however, had taken the precaution of fiUng their records where they were safe from destruction and therefore their loss is practically confined to the lodge furniture and paraphernalia.
BOOKS OP ANNUAL RETURNS.
As reported one year ago, and in accordance with the custom heretofore existing, all Books of Annual Returns are forwarded to the Grand Secretary for verification and correction every five years. As the present year is the fifth since the books were last examined they will be given proper attention, the membership verified, necessary corrections made and the books returned as promptly as possible.
APPROVED rORMS OP BLANKS AND KECOED BOOKS.
Under Section 169 of our 1913 laws the forms printed in this volume are designated as the proper ones to be used by all lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. The forms so included in the laws do not cover all those necessary for the proper transaction of the business of lodges, such as: * Certificates for Transfer of Membership. Petition for Membership Accompanied by Certificates for Transfer. Notice of Annual Communication. Notice of meeting. Notification of Election. _ i '• Notification of Rejection. Visitor's cards. Special Summons. . Summons for Witness. ' Notice to a Brother's lodge that he has visited another lodge. •_ i Order on Treasurer. '• Treasurer's Receipt to Secretary. Visitors' Register. Members' Register. Secretary's Cash Book. Treasurer's Account Book. The forms hsted above were prepared at the same time as those now included in our Laws but unfortunately they were omitted at the time our present Code was printed. They have, however, been used although the law as it now stands does not require the use of these particular blanks and record books. Therefore, this particular section of the law should be amended in order that it would be mandatory upon aU lodges to use not only the forms indicated in the Law but likewise the several to which reference is made above.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
This subject was covered in the report of your Grand Secretary one year ago but in some manner it was overlooked by the proper committee and therefore no suggestions or recommendations were made. S A M P L E S OP S T A N D A R D F O R M S .
Owing to the change of business in the Ketcheson Printing Company, due to the death of Brother JOHN C. KETCHESON in 1918, it became necessary to place the work of printing the standard forms of blanks and record books with some other printing plant, and after the matter was given careful consideration Crane & Company of Topeka were induced to take over this work. The proposition contemplated the expenditure of considerable money in order to carry in stock the necessary blanks and record books, which â&#x20AC;˘ could be supphed upon demand. Since that time this firm have printed and supplied our lodges with not only the adopted forms, but of a high grade quality of paper and from time to time have supplied our lodges with complete sets of samples of the various blanks and pages of record books, together with a wellarranged price list of the same. At the time they first took over this work every lodge was furnished with t)ne of these sets of blanks and proper space was provided in the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters indicating whether these forms were on file in the lodge rooms. The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters show that many of these complete sets of blanks are lost, either from carelessness on the part of the secretary or lack of appreciation of their value. The printers, therefore, are constantly called upon to furnish additional sets at a great expense and for which they have not, up to this time, been reimbursed for which inight be termed uncalled for expense. As a matter of information the number of sets of blanks lost during the past year, or carelessly thrown away, totaled seventy-three. The preparation of the sample blanks is a great expense to the printers and there should be a regulation upon the part of the Grand Lodge concerning their care and preservation. Each package contains forty-seven samples, and in supplying all of our lodges with a set it consumes 20,492 blank forms. Without doubt greater care would be taken in preserving such important data if a penalty were provided for any loss and his question is now presented to the Grand Lodge for consideration at this Annual Communication. I M P R O V E M E N T S ON T H E G R A N D L O D G E B U I L D I N G .
Two years ago by authority of the Council of Administration the offices of the Grand Master, Council of Administration,* Grand Secretary and Assistant, the rotunda and the large and small work offices were painted, leaving the remainder of the building until such time as it would be deemed necessary to complete this work.
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LODGE
OF KANSAS.
571
I t is now seven years since we first occupied these quarters a n d t h e remaining walls h a d become quite badly soiled and the question of p a i n t ing a n d decorating t h e library, including t h e mezzanine floor a n d t h e up-stairs halls, rotunda a n d offices was referred t o t h e Council of Administration who granted authority to receive bids for doing this,work. This was accordingly done a n d upon their instruction t h e work h a s been completed, greatly improving the interior appearance of our magnificent building. CONSTRUCTION OP FENCE.
T h e question of constructing a n iron fence around t h e front of o u r Grand Lodge Building has been given more or less consideration ever since its completion, on account of vandalism, using t h e front approach a n d recesses surrounding t h e columns as loafing a n d loitering places, a n d t h e impossibility of keeping this portion of t h e building in a cleanly condition. After t h e inatter h a d been given further consideration this year it was decided b y t h e Council of Administration t h a t it would be well t o provide a substantial iron fence around t h e fi'ont or south side of t h e building. In accordance with these instructions plans were drawn a n d in d u e time the fence was completed in accordance therewith. OFFICIAL STENOGRAPHER.
Under Section 48 of t h e Grand Lodge Laws a n allowance of $35.00 is made for t h e services of a n official stenographer a t t h e Annual Communications. T h e work in connection with t h e Annual Communication has increased to such a n extent t h a t this amount is not in keeping with the time required for performing t h e duties a n d transcribing the minutes after Grand Lodge closes, a n d your Grand Secretary would therefore recommend t h a t this amount be increased to $50.00.
GRAND SECRETARY S CERTIFICATES.
During t h e year t h e following Grand Secretary's certificates h a v e been issued: No. No. No. No.
693. 694. 695. 696.
HORACE S . J O N E S , Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas. H A R R I S O N C . TAYLOR, Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas. ALEXANDER D . SWISHER, Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, K a n s a s . J O H N T . N A S H , Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas.
No. 697.
J E R M A I N W . B R I N C K E R H O F F , Lyons Lodge N o . 192, L y o n s ,
No. No. No. No.
Kansas. R O B E R T DINSMOBE, Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas. JACOB L . K L I N G E R , Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas. J E S S E AINSWORTH, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. L E W I S BROWN, Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas.
698. 699. 700. 701.
572 No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
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OF, THE
Febmray,
702. D A V I D J. CALVERT, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 703. FRANK H . FOSTER, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 704. CHAHLES F . FOLEY, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas., 705. EDWARD C . F I S H E R , Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 706. I E A M H I N S H A W , Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. . 707. J O H N B . I E A , Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, K a n s a s . 708 to 712 inclusive void. 713. RICHARD NODURPT, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 714. CHARLES M . RAWLINGS, Lyons Lodge No. 192, Lyons, Kansas. 715. EwiNG G. SuTTLE, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, K a n s a s . 716. SAMUEL J. SMITH, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 717. J O H N M . SWISHER, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 718. JAMES G . SUTTON, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 719. W A I D E . W O L F , Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. 720.- HARRY WIMMATT, Lyons Lodge N o . 192, Lyons, Kansas. . 721. J O H N W . ARNOLD, Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 722. W I L L I A M W . B I R D , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 723. DwiGHT B E A C H , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 724. J E F F E R S O N M . COLLINS, Bluff C i t y Lodge No. 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 725. W I L L I A M T . CLARK, Bluff C i t y Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 726. W I L L I A M M . D U F F Y , Bluff City Lodge No. 313, Bluff City, Kansas.. 727. ISAAC K A U F F M A N , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 728. P H I L L I P P . L E W I S , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 729. J O H N M . M A R T I N , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 730. ABRAM M A R T I N , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 7 3 1 . CHRISTIAN E . M Y E R S , Bluff C i t y Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 732. CHARLES S . M C C L E L L A N , Bluff C i t y Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 733. S. F . M C G O W E N , Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 734. CHARLES A. STREATOR, Bluff City Lodge No. 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 735. F R A N K P . SiffGER, Bluff 'City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 736. J O H N B . STOUT, Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 737. O. C. WILLIAMS, Bluff City Lodge N o . 313, Bluff City, Kansas. 738. W A L T E R J. M C C A F F E R T Y , Chikaskia Lodge N o . 285, Argonia, .
No. 739. N o . 740. No. 741.
Kansas. J E S S E D . SMITH, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. ARTHUR E . BATES, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. H E N R Y C. B E S T , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas.
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No. 742. No. 743. No. 744. No. 745. No. 746. No. 747. No. 748. Noi 74a. No. 75Q. No. 751. No. 752. No. 753. No. 754. No. 755. No: 756. No. 757; No. 758. No. 750. No. 760. No. 761. No. 762. No. 763. No. 764. . No. 765. No. 766. No. 767. No. 768. No. 769. No. 770. No. 771. No. 772. No. 773. No. 774. No. 775. No. 776. No. 777. No. 778. No. 779. No. 780. No. 781. No. 782. No.' 783. No. 784. No. 785. No. 786. No. 787. No. 788. No. 789.
GRAND
LoDGK OF KANSAS.
573
ROBERT L . CASTLE, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. IRA CLOTJSING, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM CONRAD, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. GEORGE T . CATRON, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. HARRY T . CHATTERTON, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. CHARLES E . COFPMAN, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. FRANK W . DAVIS, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM B . D E B A U N , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. BENJAMIN F . D I C E , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. GEORGE W . D E C A M P , Allen Lodge N o . 335, AHen, Kansas. ' GEORGE H . D E B A U N , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. HARRY C . GRIMSLEY, AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. R O Y GRIMSLEY, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. P H I L I P H . HOTJCK, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM H E I F N E R , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. FRANK A. K E L L E Y , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. D A N I E L W . LEAVELL, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. PERRY LESTER, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. FLOYD M . LOWDER, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. EDGAR M I L L E R , .Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. GEORGE H . M O O R E , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM MALLORY, AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. R A Y M C I N N I S , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. RoscoE E . M O O R E , AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. RICHARD R . M O U N K E S , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM S . PICKENPAUGH, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. FRANK S . PUTNAM, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. FRANK J. P P T N A M , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. â&#x20AC;¢ P E R R Y L . PUTNAM, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. FRANK H . POWELL, Alien Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. JOHN E . R O M E R , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. GEORGE H . RBABURN, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. M A C E R U S T , AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. CHESTER L . STOCKS, AUen Lodge No. 335, /VUen, Kansas. IRA O . STONEBRAKER, AUen Lodge N o . 335, AUen, Kansas. B E R T SPADE, AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. JuDSON M . STILLMAN, AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas-. HARRY L . SPENCER, AUen Lodge No. 335, Alien, Kansas. JOSEPH J. SOBKE, AUen Lodge-No. 355, Allen, Kansas. GEORGE R . WAGNER, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kan.sas. SCHUYLER C . W H I T E , AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. H E N R Y A. WILSON, AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. JONATHAN J. W I N G F I E L D , AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. G I L B E R T WISDOM, AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. CLARENCE R . W I L B U R N , AUen Lodge No. 335, AUen, Kansas. L E S L I E K . MILLISON, AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. W A L T E R H . ADAMS, AUen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. M I L T O N SPADE, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas.
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
790. 791. 792. 793. 794. 795. 796. 797. 798. 799. 800.
H A R R Y W . LEAVBLL, AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. L E W I S N . G I B S O N , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. H A R L . ^ N S . B E S T , Allen Lodge No.. 335, Allen, Kansas. GEORGe W. W I N G F I B L D , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. J O H N W . G I S T , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kaasas. G E R A L D G I S T , AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. EDGAR L . B U R T O N , Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. R A L P H SHELLBNBERGER, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. J O H N D . GIBSON, AUen Lodge No. 335, AUen, Kansas. F R A N K E . SUDDOCK, AUen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas. WILLIAM W . B I R D , Bluff City Lodge No. 325, Bluff City, Kansas. 8 0 1 . G E O R G E G . GARRETSON, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. 802. F R A N K J. COCHBNNET, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. 803. E M E R Y L. JOYCE, Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. 804. J O H N H . R E I D E L , Allen Lodge No. 335, Allen, Kansas. 805. ULYSSES S. CLOUD, Allen Lodge N o . 335, Allen, Kansas.
OFFICIAL CIRCULARS.
T h e following communications have been issued during the year: No. 281. No. 282.
Official circular Annual Communication Grand Lodge. 1923. Identification certificate and instructions to ticket agents in connection with appHcation for reduced rates.
No. 283. â&#x20AC;˘
Communication in regard to special assessment for additional buildings to Masonic Home.
No. 284.
Communication relative t o severing fraternal relations with' ^ t h e Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. No. 285. Communication regarding soUciting funds for the erection of a Masonic Temple in H a v a n a , Cuba, and cautioning Lodges t o disregard the same. No. 286. Communication in regard to imposters soliciting funds from Lodges. NOj 287. Communication in regard to Lodge of Sorrow for President W a r r e n G. H a r d i n g . No. 288; No. 289.
N o . 290.
E d i c t relative to appeals for financial assistance and using t h e public press for advertising purposes. Communication relative to a n invitation to the laying of the cornerstone of the George Washington National Memorial purporting to come from t h e G r a n d Master, and notifying Lodges t h a t this invitation was issued without his authority or a p proval. E d i c t from Grand Master forbidding lodges from considering a n d petitioning Congress on specific bills and subjects of legislation.
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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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ESTIMATED KEVENUE AND E X P E N S E S FOR T H E ENSUING YEAR.
Revenue. Fifty cents per capita on 72,297 $ 36,148 50 Charter fees 80 00 Miscellaneous 2,000 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 1,050 00 Expenses. Assistant to Grand Secretary Binding Proceedings Clericalhelp Conmiittee allowance (By-Law 49). Expenses Grand Lodge Communication Expenses and per diem of Lecturer Grand Secretary's incidentals Grand Treasurer's bond premium Grand Secretary's bond premium Grand Master's contingent fund Grand Master's salary Grand Trasurer's salary....". Grand Secretary's salary Grand Secretary's honorarium Grand Master's apron Grand Officers' portraits Historical Registry and Abstract â&#x20AC;˘ Library furniture, binding, etc,.... List of Regular Lodges Mileage to Representatives (By-Law 51) Mileage and expenses (By-Laws 49 and 50) Minor salaries (By-Law 48) ' Office and Library Building Printing Annual Proceedings Postage and express :.. Private Secretary, Grand Master Salary Chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law 49)... Stationery and Printing... Taxes; :
1,800 00 1,000 00 1,500 00 150 00 375 OO 1,750 00 800 00 70 00 10 00 1,000 00 -800 00 100 00 1,800 00 , 1,200 00 61 50 60 00 30O 00 1,000 00 160 00 3,000 00 1,500 00 135 00 1.700 00 3,200 00 600 00 600 00 300 00 1,000 00 3,000 00
ANNUAL ELECTION..
In a careful checking of the annual reports for 1923 your Grand Secretary finds that the following lodges held their elections on a day other than that provided in Section 6 of Article V of the Constitution. Communications have been sent to each of the lodges calling their attention to the matter and requesting that they correct any errors made in the dates furnished and where the election was actually held on the wrong date to
576
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
state why and under what authority this was done. This subject is therefore presented to the Grand Lodge for such action as they may deem best. The list herewith submitted indicates the number and location of the lodge: Nos. 11, Jewell; 25, Oketo; 69, Altamont; 81, New Albany; 103, Chariute; 119, Cherokee; 125, Cawker City; 158, Atchison; 166, Randolph; 180, Bennington; 1S6, Hamlin; 197, Canton; 201, Mulvane; 206, Harper; 216, Hiattville; 228, Esbon; 261, Mulberry; 262, Attica; 278, Kiowa; 279, Dighton; 287, LeK-inon; 296, Green;.324, Canoy; 325, LaHarpe; 326, Horton; 340, Leoti; 342, Maple City; 368, Bluff City; 401, Latham; 404, St. Francis; 405, Kensington; 407, Scranton; 428, Pretty Prairie; 431, Minneola. The following lodges held their election on St. John's Day: Nos. 90, North Topeka; 160, Osborne; 240, Soldier; 339, Lane. The following lodges failed to report the date on which their annual cler'tions were held, leaving this particular portion of the Annual Report blank: Nos. 40, DeSoto; 75, Wamego; 99, Wichita; 101, Lyndon; 105, Solomon; 109, Americus; 123, Republic; 135, Lenexa; 161, AJma; 165, Oxford; 212, Colony; 241, Linwood; 246, Garden City; 247, Chase; 252, Stafford; 310, Almena; 319, Norwich; 320, Vermillion; 337, Frederick; 342, Maple City; 351, Scammon; 357, Alta Vista; 362, Cuba; 375.. Delavan; 413, Ensign. BECEIPTS FOR GRAND LODGE LAWS.
Notwith.standing the fact that the receipt for Cyphers contains a space for answering the question as to whether the Master is in possession of the Grand Lodge Laws, and which requires only the word "Yes" or "No," to convey this information to your Grand Secretary, over twentyfive per cent of these receipts were returned without any an^iwer. ANNUAL REPORTS.
When the accounts were closed one year ago but one lodge was denied representation on account of failure to pay their Grand Lodge dues, and but three failed to transmit their reports within the time provided by law. This year it is to be regretted that the number has increased materially as nine lodges forfeited representation on account of failure to transmit their reports or pay their Grand Lodge dues within the time required by law. The following lodges failed to transmit their reports within the required time. Mankato Lodge No. 87, Mankato. CUntou Lodge No. 233, Burden. â&#x20AC;˘Bourbon Lodge No. 268, Bronson. Wakarusa Lodge No. 402, Wakarusa.
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
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The following lodges failed to remit their Grand Lodge dues and assessments on or before January 20: Cojrville Lodge No. 57, Coyville. Altoona Lodge No. 118, Altoona. Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Seandia. Comanche Lodge No. 295, Coldwater. Emmett Lodge No. 387, Emmett. The summary and synopsis of returns herewith submitted reflect the reports from all lodges for the year 1923. It will be noted we had a net gain of 2, 968, niaking our total membership 75,265. The number raised during the year was 4,430 as against 4,199 one year ago. The decrease of 179 in the net membership was largely due to the increased number of , suspensions, there being 429, as against 275 last year. SUMMARY FOR 1 9 2 3 .
Number members December 21, 1922
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SCHEDULE " B . "
Being amount returned by subordinate lodge for the year ending December 31, 1922; No. Name. 3C3 Powhattan
Grand Lodge. Fees on Dues. Raisings. ยง40 00 $35 00
Masonic Home. $40 00
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Amount di:?pehsation foas received from the following lodges: U. D. U. D. U. D. U. D. U. D.
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Amount i-eceived account of charter lees for the year ending December 31, 1923: No. 431 432 433 434 435 436 โ ข
Name. , Minneola Deerficid Bestor G. Brown Rosalia Ulvsses Overland Park Total
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SCHEDULE " F . '
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Amouiit received account bond investment for the year ending December-31, 1923: Intere.st, Spring Township, Harper County Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Interest, Snhool District No. 50, Brown County Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest, Board of Education, City of Larnod Interest, Spring Township, Harper County Interest, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Interest, Board of Education, City of Lamed Interest, School District No. 12, Ottawa County Interest. School Distr ct No. SO, Brown County Interest, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Bond No. 11, School District No. 79, Greenwood County Bonds Nos. 11 and 12, Spring Towaship, Harper County Total
%
75 00 340 00 62 50 105 Oo 50 OO 100 00 75 00 6-58 78 100 00 50 00 105 00 50 00 500 00 1,000 00
$3,271 28
588
PROCKEDINGS
OF THE
February,
ToPEKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1924. AiBEHT K WILSON, Grand Secretary, In account xmlh The M.'. W.'. GRAND LODGE OP KANSAS. CASH ACCOUNT.
Dr. Received from lodges, as per Schedule ' A " $243,738 00 Received from lodges, as per Schedule " B " 115 00 Received as per Schedule " C " 80 00 Received as per Schedule " D " â&#x20AC;&#x17E; 120 00 Received as per Schedule " E " 173 50 Received as per Schedule " F " . . . : 3,271 28 Received account fees and dues from members of defunct lodges... 99 50 Received accoimt return of mileage fOwen J. Wood, $8.36; C O . Malcolm, $21.52) 29 88 Received account Books of Annual Returns 21 00 Received account work on Books of Annual Returns 9 00 Received account special ai&pengation lees (McCuUagh, 1922) 30 00 Received account reimbursement by Grand Council for historical fiUng case 92 00 Received account refund for charge on baggage 5 07 Received account balance cash on hand, Allen Lodge No. 335.. 30 70 Received account refund for Weis binders 25 00 Received account sale old model Remington typewriter 2 50 Received account rent of hall at Allen f o Allen Lodge U.D. ... 75 00 Received account sale of waste paper ' 4 33 Received account refiind on postal guide 2. 50 Received accoiuit daily balance interest 493 70 Received account special dispensation fees (Bird, 1923) 265 00
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
589
Received account payment for lost Ciphors, Lodges Nos. 5, 8, 116,309,329,339,374,401 -.. ,." Received account certification to Life Membership Certificates..... <.. ,. Received from Grand Chapter, R. A. M., account maintenance Office and l i b r a r y Building Received from Grand Council, R. & S. M., account maintenance Office and Library Building '. Received from Grand Commandery, K. T., account maintenance Office and Library Building Total
160 GO 32 75 500 00 200 00 350 00
$249,925 71
ToPBKA, KANSAS, January 23, 1924. The
M.'.
W.'.
GBAND LODGE OP K A N S A S ,
In account- with ALBERT K . WILSON, Grand
Secretary.
1924. Jan. 23.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paid W. F . March, Grand Treasurer, since last report..., $249,925 71 Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Grand
Secretary.
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3^ 3 3 3 5'
3S 39 40 41 •12
Albert K. Wilson Richard E Bird Otto R. Souders, Chairman, Exp. Grand Lodge
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.
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6 25
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to
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July 21
July-21 July 21 July 21 July 21
152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159. 100 161 1 Thomas G. Fitoh, Secy., Spl. Appr. Co. of Administration 162 103 104 165
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167 108 169 ' Thomas G. Fitch, Secv., Spl. Appr. Granci Ijciise 170 171 172 173 174 175 170 177 Thomas G. Fitch, Secy., Spl. Appr. Co. of Administration ,, 178 170 180 181 182 183
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July 21 July 21 July 21 July 21 July 21 "July 21 Julv 2.5 July 2,5 July 20 July 2(i July 2« July 2H July 2t> July 2« July 27 July 28 Aug. Aug. 4 Aug. 4 Aug. 4 .\ug. 7 Aug, 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. !) Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug. 14 Aug. •IH Aug. 17 Aug. 23 Aug. 2H Aug. 2» Aug. 23 23
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229 230 231 232 233 234 2.3."i 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 240 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260
Crosby Brothers.. F.B.Wilkinson.. V. J. Lowe.. A. B.Hurge, Historical Registry & Abstract Green Scales Thomas G. Fitch, Secy., Spl. Appr. Grand Lodge.. Cranc&Conipany Albert K. Wilson, Chm. Com. on Correspondence.. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.. Albert IC. Wilson....! Crosby Brothers Company . Topeka Ice Company Topeka Edison Company! Thomas G. Fitch, Secretary Masonic Home F'und., J o h n F . Strickrott.. Western Union Telegraph Company.. American Railway Express Missouri Valley Guide Company.. Harvev O. Davis.. F. B. Wilkinson.. ,\. B. Burge, Historical Registry & Abstract.. Green Scales City Water Works.. Siilliv».n Art Store.. Topeka Edison Company.. Topeka Ice Company Machinists Electric Company.. Albert K. Wilson Zercher Book & Stationery Company.. Standard Envelope Sealer Mfg. Co.. Harvey O. Davis...... White Star Laundry..
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19 19 24 24
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$
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•
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$
Capper Engraving Company, Grand Officers' Portraits
Albert K. Wilson
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337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 34.i 346 34? 34S 349 3.50 351 352 353 3.54 355
Jordan Electric Company Capital Iron Work Company, .Spi. Appr. of Administration.. Tiiomaa G. Fitch, Secretary, Charity Fund Thomas G. Fitch, Secretary, Masonic Home Fund Thomas G. Fitch, Secy., Spl. Appr. Co. of Administration... American R-iilway Express Company , F. B. Willdnson '. A. B. Biirge, Historical Registry & Abstract •Green Scales A.K.Wilson...: John F. Strickrott Kben E. MacLeod A.K.Wilson Zercher Book & Stationery Company Topeka Edison Company Topeka Edison Comapny City Water Depratment Topeka Pure Water Company..; George F. Cram .'
3.56 ,357 358 359 380 3G1. 362 363 .364 305 380 367 36S 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379
Thompson Brothers *..'.'. :.. Sullivan .^rt Store Southwestern Bell T'»lephone Company J. C. Darling Company...'. Topeka Ico Company Johnson & Beck '. Capital Iron Works Company.' Richard E. Bird '..:... William Fr.ank March Albert K.-Wilson Albert K. Wilson ; F.B.Wilkinson K.R.Ebey •.... A. B. Burge, Historical Registry & Abstract Green Scales Albert K. Wilson • Gem Grocery & Meat Market Topeka Pure Water Company Capital Iron Works Company Albert K. Wilson, Historical Registry & Abstract Albert K.Wilson John F. Strickrott Crane & Company Charlton Insurance Agency, Spl Appr. Co of .\dministration.
4 22 797 1,557 9 145
64 50 00 00
25 00
5 S3
150 no 75 00 11 50 4 00 4 00 45
10 4S 64 20 5 40 40
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c CO
1924. Jan. 16 380 3S1 Jan. 23 382 Jan. 23 383 Jan. 23 384 Jan. 23 385
c c
*
5 c $
Thomas G. Fitch, Secy.,Spl. Appr. Co. of Administration Thomas 0 . Fitch, Secy. Tax on Work, Masonic Home Rndow-
i
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2 77
S
13 00 11 00 37,632 50
•o
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22,030 00 74,791 00
8237,291 95 87.577 00 Amoiint appropriated by Grand Lodge or other legal authority 220,432 19 8,085 00 17,620 G6 .760 89
508 00
S782 61 SI,242 50 $335 63 $ 2,138 53 81,340 22 1,000 00 800 00 1,500 00 600 00 1,700 00 1,750 00
C3 O
17 39
257 50 264 37
438-53
409 78
5; 63
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
'
601
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
K A N S A S C I T Y , K A N S A S , March 8, 1923.
By request of Ben H u r Lodge No. 322, of Kansas City, Kansas, t h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of Kaasas, was convened in Siieciai Communication March S, 1923, for t h e purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Temple in t h a t city. T h e several stations were filled b y t h e following brethren: R.-. W.'. E L M E R F . STRAIN
liro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand M a s t e r
A. RAYMOND M C G I R K CHARLES R. HUTCI'.IKGS. VERNON L. GREGory LLrni) E . H O K E FRANK McDouGALL
as Deputy Grand Muster a s Grand Senior Warden a s Grand Junior Warden aa Grand Treasurer a s Grand Secretary
Bro. GEORGE W . D U R H A M
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
F R E D WOBKPJNTINE .. GEORGE F . M A T H E R H E N R Y WORKENTINB JAMES A. M C C A N L E S S
^ a s Grand Chaplain
a.s Grand Senior Deacon i.s Grand Junior Deacon as Grand Senior Steward . as Grand Junior Steward
Bro. J O H N C. M C C A R T Y
as Grand Marshal
Bro. ANDERSON PHALP
as Bearer of Great Lights
Bro. H E R B E R T M . F R Y
-.
TiTO.-D^^ir.i.Nr.WM^y
i Bearers of the " L o d e e "
Bro. A R T H U R W. B R I G O S
f
B r o . G E O R G E W. I L L I G
'
Bro. G. BEIOHAM SMITH
as Grand Tyler
T h e Grand Lod.^e was opened, i n D u e Form on t h e first degree of Masonry in a room adjacent to t h e lodge room a t 8 o'clock, t . M., after which it repaired to the lodge room where t h e Ancient Ceremony w.<is performed in accordance, with time honored custom. T h e Grand Lodge then retired a n d was closed in D u e Form on t h e first degree of Masonry. •
• Att<r3t:
E L M E R F . STRAIN,
aa Grand •
FRANK MCDOUGALL,
as Grand Secretary.
Master.
602
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
C A N E T , KANSAS, M a r c h 17, 1923.
At t h e request of Caney Lodge No, 324, of Caney, Kaasas, t h e M . ' . W.". Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Communication in t h e Masonic Hall a t Caney, Kansas, (jn M a r c h 17, 1923, for t h e purpo.se of laying t h e corner-stone of t h e new I'rosbyterian Church in t h e city of Caney, Kansas. T h e several stations were filled by t h e following brethren: R.'. W.'. R O Y H . CLOSSISN W / . F R A N K F . OLSON Bro. CHARLEY L I N G L E Bro'. D B L B E R T BROOKS Bro. J. A. KING W.'. O. B . HiNKLE
as Grand Master as Deputy Grand Master ...as Grand Senior Warden as Grand Junior W a r d e n as Grand Treasurer as Grand Secretary
Bro. G L A U P E DAVI.«
as Grand Chaplain
Bro. B . E . MAHON" Bro. C. S. P E r r r s
as Grand Senior Deacon .. as Grand Junior Deacon
Bro. W A L T E R M E E K E R
. . . a s Grand Marshal
Bro. CAKL Hi.vK.LE'.: Bro. FRANK NOAH
as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
W.'. W I L E Y JOHNSON
as G r a n d Tyler
T h e Grand Lodge was opened in Form on t h e first degree of Masonry, T h e Grand Lo'dp;e then repaired t o t h e public street a n d marched t o the site of i h e new huilding, where t h e corner-stone was laid according t o the^ancient ceremonies of t h e Fraternit.v. T h e Grand Lodge then returne<l to t h e Masonic Hall, where i t was closed in F o r m . .• > Roy H . CLOSSEN, ^
as Gra''id Master. Attest:
. •
H E R B E R T V. K I N G ,
an Grand
Secretary.
',
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
'
603
SPECIAL C O M M U N I C A T I O N . :
OAKLEY, K A N S A S , J u n e 20, 1923.
Upon request of Oakley Lodge No. 253 of Oakley, .Kansas, t h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Masons of Kansas was convened in Special Cominunicatioii on t h e 20th d a y of June, A. D . , 1923, A. L . 5923, in t h e city of Oakley, Kansas, for t h e purpose of dedicating t h e new Masonic Temple of t h a t city. T h e several stations and places were filled by the following brethren; ..
W.'. W A L L A C E M . P B A T H E R
as G r a n d Ma.stcr
W.'. JOHN E . VAWTER Bro. BENJAMIN H . FLYR Bro. ROBERT H . VAWTER
. . as Deputy Grand Master a s Grand Senior Warden a s Grand Junior Warden
Bro. F O R E S T C . CAVE
a s G r a n d Treasurer
Bro. H E R U E H T P . JAGGAH
as G r a n d Secretarv
Bro. J O S E P H B . S I T E S
Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro. Bro.
as Grand Chaplain
CHARLES F . PRICE G L E N H. R A D L O F F . . . RALPH B . MEDLIN LAWRENCE E . GRIDLEY K. W. WOODWARD :
a s Grand Senior Deacon a s Grand Junior Deacon a s Grand Senior Steward a s Grand Junior Steward as Grand Orator
Bro. G E O R G E G. H A L L
as G r a n d M a r s h a l
Bro. W A L T E R E . PPATHEK W.'. DAVID L. RiNGWAT.T
as Grand Sword Beareias Bearer of Great Lights
W.-. I.OWRY L . MOORB
I
W.'^ N A T A H N L. W E L L S
J
^ Q ^ ^ j ^ ^ ^ ^ ^^ g p ^ ^ g ^ ^
W . \ S A M U E L D . SiLVERwooD W . ' . C H . \ R L E S H . BL.iCKFORt).. W . ' . Z A C H A R Y j . WlLLSON W.". J O H N D . V A W T E R
..
â&#x20AC;¢as Bearers of the " L o d g e "
v
W.'. F R A N K E . CHURCHILL
Bro. WILLIAM D . V/xLLSON Bro. W I L L I A M F . CHURCHILL
as Grand Pursuivant .. as G r a n d Tyler
T h e Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was oponeU in Form on the First Degree of Masonry in a building a p a r t from t h e new Teniple. The Grand Lodge repaired in grand procession to t h e lodge room of t h e Ma.sonic Temple where t h e Ancient and impressive ceremonies were performed in t h e presence of a number of visiting brethren a n d friends.
604 â&#x20AC;˘
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February.
Brother R. W. WOODWARD of Marquette, Kansas, acted as Grand Orator for the occasion and delivered a beautiful and instructive oration, after which the Grand Lodge again repaired in grand procession to the place of couvening and was closed in Form on the first degree of Masonry. The ceremonies of the day were carried out with dignity and pleasing dispatch, leaving a very splendid impresnion upon a large gathering of Masons and friends who were privileged (o be present at this long wished for day. W.'VLLAOE, M . P R A T H E R ,
a.'! Grand Master. Attest: HERBERT P. JACIAR,
as Grand Setrelary.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
'
605
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION.
L E O N A , K.^NSAS, December 7, 1923.
At t h e request of Brother DONALD A. M C M D L I - E N , District D e p u t y Grand Master of the First District, T h e Most Worshipful G r a n d Lodge of .Ancient, Free a n d Accepted Mason.s of Kansas, w a i convened i n Special Communication, December 7th, A. D . 1923, A. L. 5923, in t h e city of Leona, b y R / . W.'. EILMER F . STRAIN, as Grand Master, for t h e purpose of laying the corner-stone of t h e Leona High School. The several statioas and places were filled by the following brethren: R.\ W.'. E L M E R F . STRAIN
R . \ W.'. DoNAj.,D A. M C M F L L E N W.'. P A U L M . M A R T I N Bro. ROBERT H . THOM.IS
as G r a n d M a s t e r
_. ..
a s D e p u t y Grand M a s t e r as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacon
W.'. ALBERT P . ALHERS W.'. W I L L I A M H . SWIM
Bro. W.'. Bro. Bro.
as G r a n d Treasurer as G r a n d Secrpt.ary
EDW.^RD C. F A U S T Enw.ARD C. BuRCHFiELD JAMES S . T U R R E N T I N E CLARENCE W I L K E . . .
as Grand Senior Deacon as Grand Junior Deacton as Grand Senior Steward as Grand Junior Steward
Rev. a n d Bro. SAMUEL TWOMBLEY
Bro. GEORGE HusTF.n Bro. J O H N L . H O W E
.. as G r a n d Chaplain
?
as Grand Marshal as G r a n d T y l e r
The M.". W.". Grand Lodge w a s opened in D u e Form on t h e First Degree of Masonry. T h e Grand I..odge then repaired t o t h e street a n d marched t o t h e site of t h e High School Building where t h e corner-.stone of t h e building was laid according to t h e ancient ceremonies of t h e F r a r ternity, in t h e presence of thirty nine of the Brethren. A large concourse of citizens witnessed t h e ceremony. Together with other things, a Masonic Scroll, bearing t h e names of the Masonic Brethren with their l o d g e affiliations, was laid in t h e hollow of t h e corner-stone, hewn o u t for t h e purpose. Several appropriate addresses were made by the following:
Rev. a n d
Brother SAMUEL TWOMBLEY, ANNA EHELINU, Superintendent of Schools
and Superintendent H . P . SITTD-S of Atchison. The Grand Lodge then returned to t h e hall a n d was closed in Duo Form on the first degree of Masonry. E L M E R F . STKAI.V,
as Grand Attest: W I L L I A M H . SWIM,
a» Grand Secretary.
Master.
606
â&#x20AC;˘
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. ALBERT K . WILSON,
as follows:
-
Librarian, presented his annual report .
To Ihe M:. W:.-Grand Lodi/e vj A. F. & A.M. of Karu<a.<. As indicated by the list of books, magazines, periodicals and books on masonic subjects at the end of this reiwrt, it ^^ill be observed that we are annually adding to our hbrary valuable editions which when properly indexed will be of untold value to the Craft. While it has not been possible to secure the services of a librarian, all books and magazines received are carefully filed in the librhry and are easy of access until such ti.me as they will have been properly cat.aoged and placed on the shelves in proper order. We have not only .added valuable reading matter to the library duri.ig the year, but- we have likewise received con-siderable material which increases the value of our Masonic Museum. During the many years your Librarian has served in that capaoit.v, he has accumulated a vast number of- Rituals, not only ol the lodge, but oi the coordinate bodies, all of which have been carefully preserved but were not placed in the library until this year. In order to properly preserve them and place them where they would be safe, a special case was made and all of these books and documents have been carefully indexed and are now on display in' the hbrary. We are under obligations to W.'. Brother CLAREVCE J. STEWART,
Master of Coohdge Lodge No. 316; of Coolidge, Kansas, for a Masonic emblematic stone, which no doubt at one time served as a headstone or marker for a grave located on the open prairie, in the extreme southwestern portion of our state. This stone is about eighteen by fourteen inches and possibly four inches in thickness, on the face of which is engraved the symbolic emblems, the square and compassâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the name, H. CADE, and the date, August 9, J6-1... The last figure, with the exception of a small portion, has l)een broken oS and lost; however, there is sufficient of it left to show distinctly that the complete date was 1646 or 1648. The emblem and inscription show more or loss the effect of the elements to which they have been subjected for many years; however, they are quite plain, although the general appearance indicates this work was done possibly ages .ago and the hand which wrought it has long since ceased to employ the working tools of life. I t is indeed a valuable addition to our Museum and the th.anks of the Grand Lodge are due Brother STBWAKT for the same. We are likewise under obligations to W.'. Brother Luriu?j{ M. NELLIS, Past Master of Topeka Lodge No. 17, not only for a number of valuable books for the hbrary, as listed below, but also "for considerable material to be added to our Museum. All this has been placed on display in the library and proper credit given Brother NELLIS.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
607
During the year the following books, magazines, etc.. h a v e been added toourlil-'rary: Vest Pocket History of Freemasonrj\
By H . L. HAYWOOD.
T h e R a r e Books of Freemasonry.
By L I O N E L VIBKRT.
T h e Story of the Liberty Loans.
Presented by CHARLES A. LoOrKS;
T h e Book of Constitutions.
Colorado.
Masonry and Protestantism.
LANIER.
Ma-sonic Year Book.
1923.
T h e Masonic Year.
1923.
191'!.
By the Masonic History Company.
Declaration and Degree National Grand Lodge of Italy. Constitution York Grand Lodge of Mexico. Thoughts in Verse.' By Mrs. FLORENCE Past Grand Master M A T T H E W M . M I L L E R .
W . MILLER,
T h e Laying of the Cornerstone of Masonry in Colorado.
widow of
By WILLIAM
('. M A T T H E W S .
Celebration Commemorating the Masonic Birthday and Acts of George Washington. Funeral Oration on the Death of George Washington. Dehvered by GUNNING BEDFORD, J R . , First Grand Master of Delaware. . Proceedings Council of Deliberation Scottish Rite. New York. Mexican Masonry. By W. H. SBAMON. T h e Boughton Memorial. Presented b y Hancock Lodge No. 311 of Fort Leavenworth, liansas. Masonic Code. Iowa. 1922. Freemasonry and the Ancient Gods. By J. S. M. W A R D . Celebration of the One H u n d r e d t h Anniversary Grand Chapter of Georgia. 1922. Proceedings The Mutuals. New Orleans. 1922. Supplement to the 1920 Code. .Ohio. 1922. Proceedings Masonic G r a n d Secretaries Guild. 1921. Ancient Freemasonry and tlie Old Dundee Lodge No. IS.
1722-1920.
ARTHUR ITEIRON.
Proceedings Supreme Council Scottish R i t e Northern Jurisdiction, 1922.. History of the Lodge of Stonehaven. MURRAY.
Selected List of Masonic Literature. Wiscon.sin.
By ALFRED A. ARBUTHNOT O
Committee Grand Lodge of
Official Exposition Record and Historj- of Masonry in the State of New York, in connection with the First Annual Fashion Exposition for the Benefit of Masonic L'ospital Activities. 2 Volumes, 1922. 1023.
608
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Proceedings Grand Imperi,«il Council Red Cross of Oonstantine. 1923. International Masonic Congress. Puerto Rico, 1922. The following were presented by W.". Brother LUTHER M . NELLIS, Past Master of Topeka Lodge No. 17: . Life and Services of Benjamin Franklin. Ilhistrat<;d Hi.story of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement. By HENRY .SADLER.
The Origin of Freemasonry.
By CHALMKR.O I. PAION.
The Lodge of Kesearrh. No. 2429. LEICESIER. Transactions for rhe years 190.3-1904; 1904-1905; 1905-1906; 1906-1907; 1907-190.?; 190.S1909; 1909-1910; 1910-1911. The Hole Craft and Fellowship of Freemasonry. CONDBR. Transactions Lodge Quatuor Corouati, 190.3, 1904, 1905, lOO'J. Presented by Brother ANGUS T . MCMILLA.N', member of Wamego Lodge No. 75: Crusades and Chivalry. ' Biogra|)hicaI Dictionary. lS2.i. Presented by the Masonic Ili.«tory Cdrnpniiy: Maikey's Revised History of Freoma-sonry. By ROBERT INOHAM CLEGQ.
7 \'^olumrts.
Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K . WILSON,
Librnrian
1923-21.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
-
609
REPORT OF SECRETARY MASONIC HOME. To the M:. W-'. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: 1 have the honor to present excerpts from my report made to the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home at the annual meoting held st the Home in the City of Wichita, on Tuesday, January 15, 1924. To the Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: Within the year ended December 31, 1923, I received in cash items ยง185,382.18 from the following sources: Furnishing Fund O. E. S Raising Fees Endowment Endowment Donations Grand Lodge ReUef Mortgage Loans Paid Fourth National Bank Loan Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Interest Morse Land Account Rent Funerals and Cemetery Refund Real Estate and Improvements Refund Mary A. Hepler Memorial Music Fund Sallie A.Payne Land Account Sehaefer Account Refund Building Fund Lodges Guardian Funds Miscellaneous Receipts
$ 1,126 20,917 9,520 1,597 15,650 8,000 34 230 215 527 1,000 99 48 72,297 2,302 80
:
81 00 07 50 00 00 00 70 95 85 00 07 00 00 51 00
Income. Grand Lodge per capita Eastern Star per capita Interest Loans Interest Balances
S9,037 60 1,347 42
$36,023 75 โ ข 6,326 95 10,385 02
Total
51,735 72 ยง185,382 18
All oi which has been remitted to the Treasurer of tho Home as per carbon copies of letters of transmittal and receipts from him. For your information and in order that permanent record may be made, Endowment Donation item is composed of the following: From Organizations. Order of the Eastern Star Grand Commandery K. T. of Kansas, Christmas Fund Grand Commandery K. T. of Kansas, Donation Jefferson Lodge No. 84, Winchester, Kansas Kansas State Association De Molay Donation
S 1,976 798 5,000 7 50
52 43 00 50 00
From Estates by Bequest. A. R. Robinson, balance estate W. D. Woodrow, total estate
!
934 35 7 72
610
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
From Members and Friends. A. K. Wilson, Grand Secy, Life Mem. certificates Samuel B. Boyd, Masters Lodge No. 244, Knoxville, Tenn Unknown Donors by Henry WaUenstein, Secretary Frank H. Yates, Augusta, Kansas, Wichita Consistory T. P. Morrow, Tampico, Mexico. Augusta Lodge and Wichita Consiijtoiy Scottish Bite Club, Florence, Kansas ~ J. A. MahafiBe, Sahna Consistory Robert Bemer, Clifton, Kansas Arthur J. Bartley, Cedar Lodge No. 103, Chanute, Kansas Rev. J. P. DeWolfe, Kansas Citv, Missouri, Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 .• Hugh H. Tarbet, Newton Lodge No. 142, Newton, Kansas P. A. Fairbank, Orient 'Lodge No. 61, Topeka R. S. Morison, Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka A. O. Hagen, Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka E. W. Grant, Orient Ixjdge No. 61, Topeka •..•.. F. P. Smith, Onent Lodge No. 51, Topeka R. J. Hibbard, Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka F. Thompson, Ltnexa Lodge No. 13.5, Ijenexa.... ...'.... Total Raising Fees for 1922 Making grand total of
....:
25 75 5 00 3.60 10 00 ' 13 12 10 500 8
00 30 00 00 00
10 3 5 5 ' 5 2 3 100 25
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
9;520 07 20,917 00 530,437 07
On January 1, 1923, Endowment Fund wa.s $124,'475.91^ to which when above amount is added will make the Endowment Fund on January 1, 1924, .5154,912.98. The item of S20,917.00 Raising Fees is for the $5.00 per member raised in the several lodges in the year 1922. This amount was received by UF in January, 1923. The Order of the Eastern Star St. John's Day collections aggregated $1,970.52. This is an annual item. The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas, $798.43. This represents total of amounts contributed by" the several Commanderies in the State at the time of the Christmas Observance of 1922,.received by us in 1923. The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Kansas, $5,000. This represents a direct appropriation made by the Grand Commandery at its Annual Conclave at Independence, Kansas in May, 1923. Kansas State Association De Molay, $50.00. This represents an appropriation from the State organization of De Molay. Jefferson liodge No. 84, Winchester, Kansas made donation of $7.50 as shown. From the Executor of the estate of A. R. ROBINSON', deceased, we received in the year the balance of $934.35 in final settlement of our interest in the bequest under the will. We have received the total sum of $0,434.35 from the estate of this Brother. This is the largest single bequest ever made to the Home.
1923-24.
GRAKD
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
611
M. D . WooDROw item of .S7.72 was a small balance from Brother WooDROw's estate. Member of the Home family. Within the year we received a direct gift from R O B E R T B E R N E H , Chfton, Kansas of S500. This wa.s transmitted t o us b y t h e Cashier of a bank a t Clifton with reque.st t h a t it be placed in the Endowment F u n d of the Home. From A. K. WIT^SON, Grand Pecretary, we received S25.75 amount collected for certifying life memberships. T h e other remittances were made by the several brethren as shown in the foregoing statement and to each one due acknowledgment has been made on behalf of t h e Board of Directors of the Home and t h a n k s and appreciation expressed for the several donations. Within the year warrants were drawn in t h e sum of 8]87,398.9y which were charged to the following aoeoimts: â&#x20AC;˘ Mortgage loans made Accrued Interest on same Grand Lodge ReUef Morse Land Account Sallie A. Payne Land Account Guardian Funds Real E s t a t e and Improvements Insurance..... Funerals and Cemetery O. E . Furnishing Fund, Crask and Mendias Furniture and Fixtures Nels Nelson Land Account Mrs. C. M. Beck Land Account Schaefef Account, refunded later Maintenance Total
S 24,650 00 280 44 $ 24,930 1,597 188 1,613 2,023 107,941 ' 76 1,269 1,066 456 39 ' 1 48 46,148
,
44 50 58 41 00 05 16 17 75 08 11 25 00 49
$187,398 99
Detailed report relating t o expenditures charjied t o accounts of Real Instate and Improvements, and Furniture and Fixtures will be found in reports of the Executive and House Committees. , Included in the items of Maintenance v.dll be found Expenoe Iterii s as follows: Secretary's Office Directors' and Committee Expenses Home Physician ; Bonus Mr. and Mrs. W. D . Snell Bonds Safety Deposit Box Miscellaneous
S 660 621 600 300 75 . 34 27
â&#x20AC;˘.
Total
00 68 00 00 00 47 84
S2,318 99
Summary of accounts for the year follows: January 1, 1923 Balance in Treasury Receipts for 1923... Total
$
4,667 52 185,382 18
S190,049 70
612
PROCEEDINGS
OF TII-E
February,
December 3 ] , 1923 Paid in Warrants in j'ear Balance in Treasury Total
â&#x20AC;˘
187,398 99 2,650 71
,
S190,049 70
Trial Balance of Home Accounts follows: Debit Balances. Treasurer Morse Land Account Mortgage Loans Real Estate Mrs. C. M. Beck Land Account Maintenance Nels NeLson Land Account Funerals and Cemetery Insurance Furniture and Fixtures Sallie A. Payne Land Account Miscellaneous Expense
S
â&#x20AC;˘
Total
2,650 2,611 143,950 458,467 1 482,955 39 7,964 7,775 28,743 1,514 574
71 05 00 75 25 92 11 35 82 54' 34 86-
S1,137,24S 70 Credit Balances.
O. E. S. per capita Interest Endowment ...'. Knights Templar Building Fund Mary .A. Heplor. Musical Fund Grand Lodge per capita Grand Lodge donations O. E. S. Building Fund Building Fund Lodges Furnishing Fund 0. E. S Morris Educational Fmid Lobdell-Stuart Library Fund Guardian Funds Fourth National Bank Loan Miscellaneous receipts Total
S '....
'.
:
61,977 93,542 154,912 50 1,000 45-5,403 59,666 35,000 254,386 5,352 100 1,000 5,551 8,000 1,304
75 43 98 00 00 80 41 00 01 56 00 94 49 00 33
....$1,137,248 70
Above accounts dpte from inception of the Home. Total of $143,950.00 is invested ii) first mortgape f.arm loans and hondc! of which amount 8 800 00 bears interest at 43^% 54,350 00 bears interest at 6 % 15,500 00 bears interest at 6 K % . 70,800 00 bears interest at 7 % 2,500 00 bearo interest at 73^% In thf! year WR.collected 89,037.60 or an average of 6.47%. It will be noted that the average rate of interest was less than for the \'ear-1922. This is due to reduction in rate of interest on loans. Inttrest'on daiiv
GRAND
1923-24.
LODGE
OF
613
KANSAS.
balances in the bank was computed at the rate of 3 % per a n n u m . . This produced as shown, $1,347.42 making total of interest received for t h e year $10,385.02. The record shows we have a net credit of interest collected of $93,542:43. As a matter of fact the total interest collections exceed this amount. W e have charged t o this account interest payments of Guardian Funds upon, settlement with minors. These chrrges reduce the total amount of interest collected to considerable extent. With one exception taxes for 1922 and previous years on all land on which we hold mortgage loans have been paid a.s shown by report m a d e to this office since J u n e 20, 1923. T o this date we have never sustained loss of principal or interest on any of our loans, neither have we been compelled to foreclose upon any of them. Annual cost of Maintenance a t t h e Home since 1915 follows: 1916 1917 1918 1919
;...
$18,483 24,439 24,676 36,447
39 76 75 61
1920 1921 1922 1923
.$40,913 .39,782 42,770 46,148
71 65 27 49
By months for years ended November 30, 1922 and 1923, warrants charged t o Maintenance Account were as follows: December Januarv February March April May June July August....; September October November General Expenses Total
1922. $ 3,615 03 2,962 67 3,127 61 3,92'3 93 2,817 64 2,782 76 2,888 98 ;.. 3,271 09 3,269 91 â&#x20AC;˘.... 4,146 64 3,724 38 4,289 59
1923. 3,418 79 4,183 86 3,105 20 3,954 59 3,142 96 3,540 90 3,443 99 2,787 09 3,404 85 3,906 91 4,524 60 4,415 76
$40,820 22 1,950 05
$43,829 50 2,318 99
$42,770 27
$46,148 49
Superintendent's report shows average membprship of the H o m e family since 1915 a s follows: 1916.. 1917.. 1918.. 1919..
93 88 '94 100
1920 1921 1922 1923
.113M .128 .154 .161
At present of the 187 names on the roster of the Home 161 are actually in the Home.
614
-.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
Per capita co'^i. based on above averages shows as follows: 1916 $198 32 1920 1917 277 72 1921.. 1918 262 50 1922 1919.. 364 47 1923 ;
S360 310 277 286
47 80 78 64
This includes all expense items of the Home and of Administration in fact all items save those charged to Real Estate and Furniture and Fixtures and FuneraLs and Cemetery. The record shows our income for 1923 to have bern $51,735.72 and the book charge to Maintenance to have been 34tr, 148.49. This would indicate a surplu.s of $5,587.23. However, items debited to Insurance $76.16, Funerals and Cemeteiy $1,269.17 or total of $1,345.33 may properly be deducted from this surplus. The Home r^r capita wa.s decreased from $310.40 in 1921 to $277.78 in 1922, but on account of extraordinary expenses in the year 1923, it was increased to $286.64. This undoubtedly can be accounted for by the extra expense incident to rebuilding. Our income for 1924 may be estimated as follows: Grand Lodge per capita O. E. S. per capita Interest on loans : Interest oh balances
$37,500 5,650 12,.350 1,500
00 00 00 00
Total â&#x20AC;˘ $57,000.00 Our total expenses for thp year 1924 may not be expected to be less than those for 1923. This on accoimt of the large number of the Home family and the expenses incident to the new buildings. Expenditures made on behalf of the M.-. W.'. Grand Lodge A. F. & .A. M. of Kansas for the year ending November 30, 1923 were $1,597.50, of which amount $40.00 was refunded, leaving net amount $1,557.50 which has been paid by warrant from the Grand Secretary. We have insurance in force as follows: FIRE
Main Buildings. Expires. National Liberty 6-15-24 Ins. Co. of N. Amer.... 6-15-24 Fire Association 11-25-24 Boston 6-24-24 American Central 6-24-24 Home 6-24-24 American Central 11-25-24
Amount. $5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 5,000 00 3,000 00 2,000 00 2,500 00
Chapel. American Central
5,000 00
Bam and Contents. Continental
1-9-25 7-24-25
Total Fire on Buildings
750 00. .
$27,500 00 5,000 00 750 00 $33,250 00
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
Furniture—Main Buildings. American Central 7-26-27 Central States;, 7-26-27 Home 7-26-27 American Central 6-24-24
$ 600 500 1,000 4,000
Furniture—Isolation Cottage. Phoenix 6-26-24 Fixtures—Laundry. Aetna Total Fire
6-24-24
615
00 00 00 00
$6,000 00
600 00
500 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
$7,500 00
.'
$40,750 00
BOILER AND ACCIDENT.
Hartford Steam Boiler Co S-14-24
$10,000 00
$10,000 00
TOllNADO.
Buildings. . N. W. National Rhode Island National Liberty American Central Aetna Hartford Fire Association London Assurance Phoenix Ins. Co. of N. A Comml. Union National Hartford American Niagara,.: New Hampshire London A,ssurance Niagara Star Total
Expires. 2-18-24 2-18-24 3-17-24 2-12-24 3-18-24 6-24-24 2-18-24 3- 6-24 3-17-24 3-17-24 3-20-24 2-18-24 3-17-24 2-18-24 3-17-24 2-18-24 5-13-24 5-13-24
Amount. $10,000 00 10,000 00 20,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 10,000 00 ,
$190,000 00
This covers $180,000.00 on Main Buildings and $10,000.00 on Chapel and Isolation Cottage and is written on basis of 90% co-insurance. Completed papers in all mortgage loans, insurance poKcies, duplicates of all receipts for monies received and duplicates of letters of transmittal of same, together with all books of account of the Secretary, duly balanced are herewith presented with this report. Fraternally submitted, THOMAS G. FITCH,
Secretan;.
'616
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. NEWTON, KANSAS, January 20,
1924.
To the President and Board of Directors of the Kansas Masonic Home: BRETHREN:
1. The Executive Committee submits herewith a report of the building operations of the Home during the years 1922-1923, necessary frorii the needs of our growing family, and made possible by the special assessment of two dollars per member levied by Grand Lodge at the last annual communication. 2. The new buildings include additions to the men's, women's, boys' and girls' quarters, increasing each about 50% or a total of one hundred beds; a second story on the infirmary building; a combined garage and root cellar; an addition to the laundry; and a barn with storage and shop facilities; all of permanent fire proof construction, and following our general architectural plan of construction and arrangement. 3. These additions made necessary the alteration and improvement of service facilities, and increased the need of general repairs. The heating plant had to be rebuilt and enlarged, the water softening .plant increased, a.nd painting done both inside and outside. Concerning the water softening it may be said that this is not done to afford a luxurj' to the home familj', but chiefly for the laundry and as a protection to our steam boilers and water pipe from the alkaline deposit formed in the city water. The barn was much needed to replace the small frame structure which was erected from second hand material, at the opening of the Home in 1896. All contracts were let on competitive bids, there having been not less than three proposals in each case. 4. Within the same period, 2,500 feet of cement curbing has been installed bordering the driveways; sometime when it can better be afforded the driveways should be paved. The buildings and grounds are now in fine condition and it is believed will be ample for many years. It will be observed the cost of the improvements has exceeded the proceeds of the special assessment more than ยง25,000, which depletes the proper and necessary reserve in our general expense fund.
COST OF IMPROVEIIBNTS.
Eberhardt Construction Co., main contract C. A. Baker, heating and plumbing Southwestern Electrical Co., wiring Addition to Infirmary Garage & Cellar, Laundry & Curbing
^ "
S 79,536 00 39,443 00 2,126 00 17,474 00 5,608 00
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
617
General Repairs and Improvements Addition to Water Softening system (estimated) Architect's services Furnishings (estimated)
$
9,763 00 ' 3,000 00 5,820 00 10,000 GO i
'
Total.:
...$172,770 00 IMPROVEMENT FUND.
Special assessment, July payment January, 1924 payment
$72,297 00 75,265 00
147,562 0 0
Cost exceeding appropriation ''
.
.
â&#x20AC;¢
$ 25,208 00
Fraternally submitted. PERRY M . . , .
HOISINGTON,
THOMAS G . F I T C H , RICHARD E . BIRDJ
Executive
Committee.
618
PROCEEDINGSOF
THE
February,
. REPORT OF COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.
R.\ W / . JOHN W . N E I L S O N submitted the following report I of t h e Council of Administration, which, on motion of R.'. W.". W I L L I A M FRANK M A R C H , was a d o p t e d : . W I C H I T A , KANSAS, M a r c h 1, 1923.
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas:
>
A meeting of the Council of Administration of t h e M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of A. F . & A. M . of Kansas, was held in t h e Lassen Hotel, Thursday, March 1, 1923, a t three P. M. with t h e following present: "M.". W.: RICHARD E . ' B I R D , Grand
Master.
H.: W.: E L M E R F . STRAIN, Deputy Grand Master. B,.: W.'. CHARLES A. LOUCKS, Grand Senior Warden. R . \ W.'. J O H N W . N E I L S O N , Grand Junior Warden^ R I C H A R D E . B I R D was
elected P r e s i d e n t and J O H N W . N E I L S O N ,
Secretary. Moved a n d carried t h a t t h e Masonic H o m e Board be authorized to dispense Masonic charity funds as heretofore. M.'. W.'. WILLIAM I. STTJART was nominated and elected as a member of t h e H o m e Board for a term of four years. Moved a n d carried t h a t t h e address delivered before t h e Grand Lodge b y W.-. Brother KOBERT P . MCCOLLOCH, of Anthony Lodge No. 200, be printed a n d distributed and promulgated, as recommended in the Grand - 'Master's address. Moved a n d carried t h a t a n honorarium of $100.00 be presented Brother McCoLi-ocH i n appreciation of h i s labors, a n d t h a t his expenses in attending this Communication of t h e Grand Lodge be paid. Moved a n d carried t h a t t h e G r a n d Secretary p a y t o t h e Masonic H o m e Board fifty, cents for each m e m b e r a s shown b y t h e Summary of Membership for the preceding year, this p a y m e n t to b e made regardle.ss of a n y omissions, or n a m e s erroneously reported for previous years. No further business appearing t h e Council adjourned. JOHN W . NEILSON,
Secretary. ANNOUNCEMENT B Y G R A N D MASTER.
The Grand Master announced t h a t the report of t h Committee on Reports of Grand Officers would be made t h special oi-der of business for 2 p. M.
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master called the M.'. W.: Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 2 p. M.
1923-24.
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The Grand Master called the M.'. W.'. Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 2 p. M. ORATION.
The Grand Master announced that, before hearing the report of the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers, which had been made a special order for this hour, we would listen to the oration. Thereupon he introduced to the Grand Lodge Brother E. H . LiNDLEY, Chancellor of the Kansas University, who delivered an inspiring and educational oration which was greatly appreciated by the brethren, as evidenced by the hearty applause when it was finished. The M.'. W.". Grand Master graciously expressed the appreciation of the Craft. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS. M.". W.'. PERRY M . HOISINGTON, chairman, presented the
following report, which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Reports of Grand Officers has examined advance copies of the reports of the Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary, and submit the following report thereon: The address of the Grand Master is not extensive either in scope or in matter, but it bears the imprint of industry and care, especially as concerns the legal phases of the administration of his great office. As a means of confirming the legality and proprietj' of acts reported, we recommend the approval of such portions as contained under the following headings:
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Lodges of Sorrow. Arkansas City Flood. Installations. Centennial Anniversaries. Announcements.
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In his opsninj and conclusion, the Grand Master sets forth in eloquent and fitting.lan^ua^e what he terms "The Theme of his Administration,' and the idsals and purposes of Masonry, and his high appreciation of the
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character a n d helpful services of his associate officers and of t h e Craft; with all of which your committee are in full accord and which is recommended for appreciative study by t h e b r e t h r e n . W e recommend t h e following subjects b e referred to the C o m m i t t e e on Jurisprudence: • F r o m the G r a n d E a s t (two Edicts). • Decisions. Transfers of Membership and Dues. Comity between Grand Jurisdictions.
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T h e reports of t h e G r a n d Treasurer a n d G r a n d Secretary relating as they do to statistical and administrative affairs, are respectfully referred to the Committees o n Finance a n d Property, and Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D . , for such action as m a y be required. • Under the heading " F e e s for Certificates," the Grand Secretarj^ recommends a change in t h e law concerning disposition of Certificate fees. I t appears to t h e - c o m m i t t e e t h a t t h e formal remittance to t h e Masonic H o m e of each item of twenty-five cents 'could be avoided by making one annual settlement, a n d with t h i s suggestion the subject is referred to t h e Jurisprudence Committee. T h e subject of t h e G r a n d Secretary's recommendation under t h e heading "Certificates for t h e Transfer of M e m b e r s h i p " is already in t h e h a n d s of t h e Jurisprudence Committee by t h e action of the Grand Lodge last year. • T h e great mass of valuable information contained in the Grand Secretary's report, aU set out and classified so fully and carefully, s t a n d s as a m o n u m e n t t o the industry and efficiency of this beloved Grand Officer, whose highest joy will be accomplished if only t h e Craft will study a n d use it. " F r a t e r n a l l y submitted, P B B B Y M . HOISINGTON,
JAY B . KIRK,
PERRY E . MILLER,
CHARLEY B . E R S K I N E ,
Committee. * T h e G r a n d Master held t h a t an E d i c t was not subject to a review. T h e chairman accepted this ruUng a n d offered to eliminate it from t h e report. (In order to make this n i h n g properly understood, the G r a n d Secretary h a s allowed t h e words " F r o m t h e G r a n d E a s t (2 E d i c t s ) " to remain in t h e report. o
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master then called the M.". W.-. Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 7:30 P. M.
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EVENING SESSION. ' WEDNESDAY, February 27, 1924.
The Grand Master called the M.\ W.". Grand Lodge from refreshment to labor at 7:30 p. M. EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK. The hour having arrived for the exemplification of the third degree in dramatized form, the Grand Officers turned over their respective stations and places to i h e officers of Topeka Lodge No. 17. The exemplification was rendered in strict accordance with the regulations aiid Work of this jurisdiction. I t was done on a volunteer candidate, thereby giving opportunity for the lecturer, W . \ Brother HAEVEY O . IDAVIS, to make any corrections necessary in. order to,fully demonstrate the Work in a perfect mariner. ,
SPECIAL ADDRESS..
The following special annual address to be delivered during the year at all district meetings and' subsequently in all lodges, was delivered in an interesting manner by W.'. R O B ERT P . McCoLLOCH, who had prepared the .same by authority of the Grand Lodge and under instructions from the M.'.. W.-. Grand Master: LANDMARKS, ANCIENT CHARGES AND REGULATIONS.'j BRETHREN:
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The purpose of the lecture last year was to present masonic knowledge as the source of masonic power; the lecture this year is intended to set forth the sources of masonic knowledge. While no claim is made of great originality, no effort at oratorical flights and pretty sentences,there has been conscientious and thoughtful searching of authorities, the examination of many ancient and modern books, a careful reading of articles written by some of the greatest masonic students. The writer would be lacking in appreciation if, at the beginning, he failed to express the value Q{ the service rendered him by our learned and faithful Grand Secretary, A L B E R T K . W I L S O N . His discriminating taste in the selection of authorities and references bearing on the subject made it less difficult for the writer t^
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prepare the matter which is submitted for your consideration in the hope that it may be helpful t o you in making further discovery of masonic knowledge, and in tracing the logical development of modern Freemasonry from original sources. The thoughtful and sincere man, who is in search of light and truth, will come to us with questions somewhat like these: " W h a t is this Institution called 'Freemasonry'? " "When and where did it originate?" " W h a t are its foundations, its regulations, form of government?" " W h o are its members? " Intelligent answers to questions of this nature are of first importance. Guarded, as we must be, in our replies; ever keeping inviolate the secrets of the Craft, we should yet be able to give such an inquirer the reliable information proper to be communicated to him. To distinguish between what may be said and what must be left unsaid under such conditions, there is necessity for accurate masonic knowledge. Every brother, therefore, should be a student of masonic traditions and history. As a possible encouragement to make t h a t study, and at the request of our Grand Master, this lecture has been prepared. I t will treat, in a general way, of the Landmarks, Charges and Regulations of Ancient Craft Masonry. There is a proverb of great antiquity which reads: " R e move not the ancient landmarks which.thy fathers have s e t . " A saying, current in our day, is to this effect: " T h e old order changeth." Reading these together, the first impression is t h a t here a,re conflicting priripiples of life and action. Serious reflection will, however, bring the conviction t h a t each has a part in shaping life and action. Each has its appeals, its dangers, and its limitations. When rightly understood, each is seen to be a part of t h a t which makes a complete and harmonious whole. Applying this rule of interpretation to Freemasonry, we discover our Landmarks to be the firm and unchanging foundation on which this Institution has always rested and must always rest. Upon it has besn erected a superstructure subject to such changes as time and circumstances may demand, b u t which must not in a n y manner disturb or impair
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t h a t which "froin a time whereof the memory of man runneth not to the contrary," has been the enduring basis of this ancient and honorable Institution. What, then, can be of greater interest and value to the individual Mason than a thorough knowledge of the Landmarks? And, possessing t h a t knowledge, he will set himself firmly against any attempt either to alter or corrupt them. He will take stand against the substitution for them of principles sometimes suggested as better adapted for our age. He will halt invaders at the boundaries set up by the fathers, and check the advance of proposed innovations with the words, " Y o u shall not pass!" WHAT ARE MASONIC LANDMABKS?
From the large number of authorities treating of this subject, it is possible to evolve this answer: Certain understandings and customs of such universal acceptance and antiquity, that neither written records nor the memory of man can give any answer to the time of their beginnings. To constitute a Landmark, there must be the elements of antiquity and universality. Having these, the understanding or custom becomes a stone in t h a t foundation upon which Masonry was originally built, upon which it now rests, upon which it must continue to rest so long as the Institution has existence. I t should be understood t h a t each Grand Lodge, being sovereign, determines what are its Landmarks. An import a n t fact in masonic history is this: I t was not until the year 1858 t h a t a distinct enumeration of the Landmarks was made. In that year, ALBERT G . M A C K E Y prepared a list which is now generally accepted by the Fraternity, and which is favorably regarded by the Grand Lodge of Kansas. There are, however, other high authorities who propose either shorter or longer lists. I t therefore seems impossible to determine with exactness the true number of these Landmarks. This much can be said as absolutely necessary to constitute an understanding or custom as a Landmark: I t must be of unknown antiquity and universality. The
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difference of opinion as to Landmarks may arise—^doubtless does arise—from a difference in classification. For there are Grand Lodges holding Landmarks to be the limitations of authority to prescribe and preserve a uniform mode of what we know as " W o r k , " while other Grand Lodges hold Landmarks as limitations of the power to enact laws and regulations for the government of the Craft. But all Grand Lodges, holding one of'the other view,-affirm that in no case are the Ancient Landmarks to be altered, removed or displaced. I t should further be noted t h a t Landmarks are of two classes; those which are only to be communicated to the initiated, and then only from " m o u t h to e a r , " to find lodgment in faithful breasts; and those which are to be found in Monitors and numerous masonic books accessible to such as may choose t o read them. The one class of Landmarks are such understandings and customs as have always obtained within the Institution; the other relates to the duties, privileges, conduct of t h e brethren in organized human society, civil government and intercourse with their fellowmen. In seeking to discover what are, in very truth, the Landmarks of Freemasonry, there is recourse to the most ancient records, faithful traditions, charges, customs and regulations. Perhaps the most satisfactorj'^ answer to the perplexing question has been given by, the committee of the Grand Lodge of New York. " L a n d m a r k s , " says this committee, " are ancient usages, laws, rules, practices and customs of the Fraternity before 1717 and before 926, and the laws of the ceremonies of initiation and the prersquisities of candidates, which are termed t h e body of Freemasonry." . This. definition* rests primarily on the. belief t h a t in the year 926, in the city of York, England, there was held an assembly of Freemasons which, having obtained a charter from the King, formulated a Constitution and Charges, and were engaged always to "preserve and observe the same.^" Whether or not such an assembly was so held, has. long been a m a t t e r of interesting discussion and profound inquiry. Some believe it to be a legend—"The York Legend,"—but there are in existence such manuscripts as fairly substantiate the theory t h a t such an assembly was so held, composed of Freemasons from man}*^ countries, who brought with them
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"writings and understandings, of the Charges and manners that were made before in their lands, wheresoever they were made M a s o n s . " These being tried and compared, were found to be of one intent. The quest for the beginnings of Freemasonry, t h e study of old manuscripts and records, have strengthened the theory of the Convention of 926. The action taken a t t h a t assembly, as recorded in ancient tomes, gives credence t o t h e claim of Freemasons t h a t the Craft is of unknown and unknowable antiquity. , . ', Subsequent assemblies of Freemasons, particularly t h e assembly of 1717, when the first Grand Lodge was formed, testified by action t o the belief in the antiquity of the Landmarks, and the binding obligation t o most sacredly and carefully preserve them. To this day every Grand Master, every Master.of a lodge, every Master Mason,, engages t o safely guard them and not t o permit or countenance any deyiation from them. ,' , ,. . I t sometimes happens that brethren fail to distinguish between Landmarks and Regulations. An illustration m a y serve t o mark t h e difference. I n our d a y we hear much of "agreement in principle." The term is used in diplomatic circles as nations confer and negotiate concerning treaties. Thus, a given principle is accepted as general, b u t there is difference of opinion as to how the principle is to be specifically applied. Masonic Landmarks and Regulations are much like t h a t . For example: Belief in GOD as the Grand Architect of the Universe, is a masonic Landmark; and yet the individual Mason is free t o make his own interpretation of t h a t belief as is agreeable to his conscience, provided his interpretation does n o t conflict with t h e Ancient Landmark. I t follows t h a t there are many interpretations, all of them in accord with t h e original and unchangeable decree. A still better example can be given: One of t h e Landmarks provides that every accepted candidate must be a man, free born, of "lawful a g e . " While these qualifications are demands, the qualification as to "lawful a g e " is governed b y the regulation of the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction in t h e matter, as t h e "age limit" is not fixed by t h e Landmark. The age a t which candidates can be received differs greatly.
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I n some jurisdictions the lawful age is fixed at eighteen years; in others twenty; in others.twenty-five; in our own country and in m a n y others, the""lawful a g e " is t h a t fixed by the law of the land regarding citizenship. As the age of twenty-one years is, in our country, the age at which a man becomes a citizen, it is the age at which a man must have arrived before he can be initiated into our Fraternity. In this illustration we have the ancient and unalterable Landmark associated with the comparatively recent and what may be termed " l o c a l " Regulation. Yet'there is no conflict. The principle is not altered by the association. The Regulation recognizes the principle. There is, in this co-ordination t h a t diversity in unity which is one of the most pleasing characteristics of Masonry. The Landmarks, as defined by M A C K E Y , having been accepted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas, it is desirable that every brother within this jurisdiction make himself familiar with therri. Only by so doing can the brother acquire t h a t familiarity with the essence of Freemasonry which will enable him to secure the fullness of masonic knowledge, a thing which should be the high purpose of every member of the Craft. A discussion of two of the Landmarks may be profitable. I n the selection of the ones to be discussed, there is no thought t h a t those chosen are more sacred and binding than the others. B u t some of the Landmarks are, by their very nature, better known t o you. Landmarks are of equal value, and those to be presented are mentioned merely as examples of the whole. I t is a Landmark t h a t every candidate for initiation must be " a man; free born, and of lawful a g e . " By these qualifications must every candidate be judged, accepted or rejected. A.necessary qualification in such case is t h a t which M A C K E Y terms "bodily conformation." This test of fitness arises out of the Gothic Constitution of 926, where the language is, " m u s t be without blemish," The Charges of 1722 confirm this rule, using the language, " H e " â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t is, the candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; " m u s t have no maim or defect in his body t h a t would render him incapable of learning the art, of serving his Master's lord, and of being a brother." The Constitution of our own Grand Lodge recognizes this Landmark, treating of it in Article VI, Section 4, of the Constitution, under the heading of "Qualifi-
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cations of Petitioner for Mysteries." The language there used, referring to bodily conformation is this: " M u s t be without bodily defect, without physical disability." I t has been uniformly held in the Kansas jurisdiction that "physical fitness," is a necessary qualification for every candidate seeking to obtain the Mysteries here. In some jurisdictions there has been departure from or evasion of this rule, but these have been generally held unwarranted, against the letter and spirit of the Landmark, a laxity hurtful to the fundamentals. A study of the authorities bearing upon this Landmark, and an. analysis of the understandings of our Institution, clearly show the Landmark to have Keen observed and enforced with the degree of rigor which it merits, and you should strictly enforce it in the case of every candidate who presents himself for admission into your lodges' A Landmark of peculiar importance to the individual Mason is t h a t one defined by MACKEY as the " Right of Visit." In the Kansas jurisdiction this privilege is recognized and, by Paragraph 116 of the By-Laws, underthe heading, " R i g h t of Visitation," the necessary requirements for-such visitation are specifically enumerated. There is an interesting point in connection with this Landmark, the point arising in our jurisdiction before the adoption of our laws in force since 1913. Before these laws went into effect, it had been the rule in Kansas t h a t any brother had the right to object to a visitor sitting in his lodge. When the committee had in hand a revision of our laws in the year 1913, it was asserted by one of the membgrs t h a t the Kansas rule on "Visitation" was in direct violation of this Landmark. After a thorough discussion of the matter is was declared by the committee that t h e exclusion of any visitor could only be compelled when, in the judgment of the Master, the presence of the visitor would have a tendency to create, discord. Concerning this Landmark, then, we have a clear interpretation in the Kansas jurisdiction. This right of visit is a pleasing and valuable one. I t is born of the idea t h a t the Masonic Institution is an entirety. By it, " I n every clime a Mason may find a home, and in every land a brother." I t has no limitation in the case of t h e individual Mason, nor exception, save t h a t which is necessary
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for the preservation of harmony in the lodge. Only when, in the opinion of the Master, would discord arise among the brethren bec^.use of the presence of t h e visitor, will the right of visitation be withheld. In the lecture of last year, reference was made to the Landmarks accepted in.,this jurisdiction, as belief in the existence of G O D as the Grand Architect of t h e Universe; belief in a resurrection to a future life; the Book of the Law. These, with those discussed in the present lecture, can only be fully understood and appreciated by a comprehensive study of masonic history and traditions. T o that study you are irivited.' " G e t wisdom, get understanding;" for in the getting there.is great reward. And, remember this: " N o sagacious man will long retain his sagacity if he lives exclusively among reformers and progressive people without periodically returning into the settled system of things to correct himself by a new observation from the old standpoint." La,ndmarks, Charges and Regulations make up the whole of masonic law. Charges and Regulations are, in reality, b u t interchangeable terms. They are for the government of the Craft, and are known as the.Mason's Constitution. M A C K B Y defines Landmarks as the "unwritten law of Freemasonry," and the Charges and Regulations as its "written law." In making this classification, M A C K E T follows the division of the common law of England as it is rdade by BLACKSTONE in his Commentaries, wherein he distinguishes between the rules, customs, usages and understandings, obtaining beyond the memory of man, and 'the laws enacted by legislative assemblies, which are also the law of the land. I t is argued by many writers, and with.much show of probability,, that the Charges and Regulations, our written law, originated with the assembly held dt York in the year 926. .Very old records are extant showing t h a t what we call the " A r t i c l e s " and " P o i n t s " are either old rules, usages and customs having had existence long prior to t h a t assembly a,nd put in form by it, or such as were initiated by it. The "Articles," fifteen in number, and the " P o i n t s , " of :the same number, may be considered together. The first are based upon very ancient writings which,with good reason.
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are believed t o have been confirmed to ALBANUS, Grand M a s ter of Masons, in the year 290, by CARAUSIUS, then Emperor of the British Isles. These were subsequently collected, after long search, and universally accepted as fundamental to t h e masonic faith. T h e " P o i n t s " are accepted as t h e result of the work of the York Convention, 926, being there enacted as the laws for the government of the Craft. The " P o i n t s " have been defined as " a n head or chief m a t t e r " and, in t h a t sense, are t o be regarded as the basic rules and regulations of Freemasonry. But whatever opinion m a y be held as t o t h e York Assembly and its action, this is historically true as to t h e Charges and Regulations: There was in England, in the seventeenth century, a division in Freemasonry that for a time threatened the perpetuity of t h e Institution. Happily, there remained in London, four lodges, and these formed the nucleus for the organization of the Grand Lodge effected in the year 1717. There were many old manuscripts then in possession of t h e Craft, and old records containing the ancient regulations of the Fraternity. B u t t h e arrangement was faulty, irregular in form, antiquated, y e t capable of being intelligently rearranged without change on the substance. I n the year 1722, the D U K E OF.MONTAGUE being Grand Master, it was deter. mined that these regulations should be collected from t h e existing authentic sources, properly arranged, written in t h e language of the day, and published with and appended to the Book of Constitutions, which was a t the time being prepared for publication under the direction of Dr. JAMES ANDERSON. This was accordingly done; ever since which time.these old Charges of the Free and Accepted Masons have been everywhere recognized as an important and established part of t h e fundamental law. A study of these essentials is desirable for the growth in masonic knowledge. It is worthy of remark that the action of the Grand Lodge in 1722 was in no sense a beginning of our Institution. If, a t any time now long past, it was so claimed, the fact remains that such action was a revival of t h e Institution which h a d existed far beyond t h e memory of man. There was in t h e action of t h a t time no departure from the immemorial usages, no innovations; b u t a recasting and rearrangement of t h e
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ancient codes. I t may be affirmed t h a t by such action as has been thus described, our ancient and honorable Institution was preserved to us in purity, and its universahty, oneness and indivisibility secured for all succeeding time. These things constitute what is called " T h e Body of Freemasonry." They are the very essence of the Institution; its laws, its philosophy, its life and intent. They are of unknown and unknowable antiquity, and of universal acceptance. Coming down to us unimpaired, they are by us to be used and passed on to other generations in all their purity. These understandings, customs, usages, laws, form the foundation t h a t was laid in the beginning, which is ^ o t to suffer alteration, dimiDution, expansion. They are the boundaries fixed in the remotest past to mark the relations of a Mason to GOD, a brother, and all mankind. They fix a Mason's status in the state, in organized society. Surely, theji, they should have the most serious thought of every member of the Fraternity, as well as his courageous and unfaltering support against all attacks that may be made upon them. And fierce attacks have been made, both within the Frfl.ternity and by enemies of Freemasonry. ÂĽ/ithin the Fraternity there have been those demanding innbvations and even the destruction of the ancient Landmarks, t h a t other new ones might be set u p . Enemies of Freemasonry have sought to obtain knowledge of the Landmarks in the belief t h a t having such knowledge, they could uproot the Institution or mould it into a creature of their own fancy. There are those within the Fraternity who deny the antiquity, the universality, the infallibility of the Landmarks. These would remove the old boundaries and enlarge the circle of masonic principles and activities. Such as these are not content with the wisdom of the ancients, and would supplant it with what is sometimes termed "Modern T h o u g h t . " This tendency compels attention. I t is a tendency to be observed in all spheres of human life. Our day is one of restlessness, disquietude, change. People are being impelled by every wind t h a t blows. There is little of stability, reflection, meditation; the turning to the things which are fundamental. Age-long fcSrms of civil government are undergoing changes; there is departure from the accepted customs,
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usages and written .constitutions. There are new alignments in politics. There is religious controversy between those styled " F u n d a m e n t a l i s t s " a n d those known as " L i b e r a l s . " New standards are being set u p in t h e business world, in social and economic life. Our day is a time for the re-casting of many principles and ideals; a re-shaping, if "not a re-making, of all human society. Some changes sought to be made are undoubtedly good, some bad, others indifferent. The serious danger lies in t h e fact t h a t many of them are of the most radical, even revolutionary types. If some of these are permitted, there will be an overturning and uprooting of foundations which are from GOD, and by Him written on the consciences of all mankind. At such a time as the present, with the existing conditions. Masons must look well to the preservation of our Landmarks and Charges. They should be regarded with reverence and faithfulness as our unwritten and wjitten laws. If Freemasonry is to continue to be that which it h a s always been, firm stand needs be taken against any and all innovations. If one change be allowed, others will be d e manded. If one Landmark be removed, another will be shifted. There is no security save in the preservation of all, with no abatement of a single jot or tittle. The modern thought cannot replace the eternal and universal base upon which Freemasonry rests; nor has it any place in t h a t foundation. If the basic principles suffer alloy, if there be mixture of,ancient and modern, Freemasonry will surely decline and fall. Thus far. Freemasonry has been preserved in purity. Resistance t o innovations characterized the generations of our brethren even from the beginning until this hour. To t h e honor of these, it can be affirmed that all innovations were checked, all encroachments resisted, all assaults upon Landmarks repulsed. We are the beneficiaries of an heroic ancestry. This thought, then, should grip u s : Whatever other changes m a y come, whatever other foundations are shaken and broken up. Freemasonry must stand firm upon its ancient and universal basis, circumscribed by the boundaries which the fathers set up.
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To safeguard the essentials of bur Fraternity is t h e . prime d u t y of a Mason. There are many who think that can best be done by guarding the portals of Freemasonry. There is much t o be said concerning the moral and intellectual character of every man who seeks Masonic Light knowledge, privilege, life. I t is a deplorable fact that there are too many who are Masons in name only. The question is not. How many members has a lodge? but. How many Masons has,it? There are too many who have been " d u l y and truly prepared," admitted, given the obligations,charges, whose masonic interest and knowledge has ended there. I t is a poor Freemason who remains ignorant of the Work, the symbolism, the history of the Institution. They do not lend character to the Craft. They do not serve with "fervency and zeal." They are drones in the masonic hive. They may be of good character, but if not marked by growing interest and increasing activity they can be of but little value, masonically, to themselves or to the Fraternity. M a n y men have the negative quality of goodness, but it is those with the positive quality who make the better memr ber,g. â&#x20AC;˘Again, there are those who seek membership for purely commercial, or political, or social reasons. This class is to be found seeking entrance into the churches as well as the lodge. Members of committees on application for membership are not infallible, but they should look with exceeding great care into the motives which may prompt a man to seek membership with us. Freemasonry means service; servicfe to brother, service to the world, and he who seeks our privileges without a willingness to serve, should not find his way across the threshold. More arid more, " c h a r a c t e r " is getting to count.. But character is not all t h a t Freemasonry requires from its votaries. There is no room, in our Fraternity for the ignorant, for any who cannot comprehend in some intelligent degree, the program of our Institution. I t scarce need be said t h a t unusual care should be exercised to keep out corrupt and unprincipled men, and those of vicious. habits and depraved minds. Because, at some times and in some places, such men.have effected entrance, there has been hurt done
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the Craft that seriously affected its usefulness and growth in some localities. To you who are showing yourselves deeply concerned for the "good of Masonry," who are t h e active workers in your several lodges, who believe in intelligent activity and growth in masonic knowledge, the duty of guarding your lodges from these classes should make strong appeal. And it is to be remembered that membership in Freemasonry is not to be stimulated by resort to solicitation. Every candidate should make his own approach. . The a c t should truly be "of his own free will and accord." Men who come to us in this fashion, honestly, sincerely, are a p t to prove valuable additions; workers, students, honoring their lodges and the Craft throughout the world. While it inust be admitted that here and there are brethren who are inactive, indifferent to their privileges and obligations, partially or wholly ignorant of the fundamental tenets, it can yet be affirmed with equal truth that the' great body of the brethren are faithful in attendance, zealous in the work, given to the study of the mysteries, concerned for t h e safety and welfare of, the Craft, determined t o increase in masonic knowledge. I t is everywhere acknowledged t h a t the masonic lodge in any community the world over is made up of men of pure lives, high character, citizens of worth, leaders in good works, quiet, peaceable, who thus give fine expression to the aims and ideals of our age-old Institution. The world, in its present state of unrest, needs the best exemplification of masonic ideals t h a t can be given. To this end, we should demand the highest standards of life from every brother, and from those who come with requests for membership in the Fraternity. I t is not too much to be demanded, in these times, that there be t h e strict adherence to t h e Landmarks, Charges and Regulations. As has been suggested, there is danger of t h e prevalent desire for change finding lodgment even within Freemasonry, and becoming a matter of bitter controversy here, as it is in the world. . -This danger is not t o be avoided by education. T h e preventive measure, is the acquisition of knowledge. N o t the study of many things, b u t of few things. There is a knowledge which transcends educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this is, education
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in the cornmonly, accepted view. Such knowledge is the wisdom " which consists not in knowing many things, nor even in knowing them thoroughly; but in choosing and following what conduces the inost certainly to our lasting happiness and tnie glory.". A comprehensive knowledge of the essentials of Freemasonry makes any man a wise man, a good citizen, a good neighbor, a good Mason, a true naan. Thoughtful' men everywhere are pleading for a return to the fundamental things. There is a vigorous effort to stop the propaganda which is breeding a dangerous radicalism in civil, social and religious life. Shortly before his death, W A R R E N G . HARDING made earnest appeal for a study of our national constitution, and a return to the thought t h a t was in the minds of the founders. It will not do to minimize the "wisdom of the ancients." All worthwhile progress has been made along lines laid down by t h a t wisdom. Upon the foundation of these " a n c i e n t s " have been built the only. enduring and universal ideals of the race. If. with jealous care, we mark out and guard the boundaries of our material possessions, with what greater care should we maintain the landmarks of our spiritual possessions? These are the rich legacy coming to us out of the thought and labor of uncounted generations.. Thinking upon these things we should here highly resolve t h a t the Landmarks set u p by the fathers shall not be impaired or'removed. With hands on hearts, we shall make pledge to keep the faith of the fathers. "Faith
of our Fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; 0, how our hearts beat high with joy, Whene'er we hear that glorious Word.
"Faith of our Fathers, God's great power Shall soon all nations win for thee; And through the truth that comes from God yf unkind shall then be truly free.
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"Faith of our Fathers, we shall love Both friend and foe in all our strife, â&#x20AC;˘ And preach thee too, as Love knows how, By kindly deed and virtuous life.. " Faith of our Fathers! Holy Faith! We shall be true to thee 'till death." c
CALL FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT. The Grand Master then called the Grand Lodge from labor to refreshment until 9 A. M. Thursday morning.
MORNING SESSION. February 28, 1924. The M / . W.'. Grand Lodge was called from refreshment to labor by the M.'. W.'. Grand Master at 9 A . M . THURSDAY,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY. E,.'. W.". GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, chairman, submitted the
following report, which was accepted by a rising vote, followed by an invocation by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. FRED E . BROOKS:
To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: " What shall be our lot When we lay aside these Cumbering vestments of mortahty " has been the question of the ages. CHAHLES KINGSLBY said, " G O D forgive me but I cannot help looking with a great curiosity toward the life beyond." We all must at times have the same curiosity. We all feel the throbbings of an eternity within us. That Great Light of Masonry, the Holy Bible, comes as an answer to this longing of the human soul, "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the Spirit unto GOD who gave it." The oldest of all qiiestions, "From whence do we come?" remains today as it has been through the ages, still unanswered. It has been continuously asked; it will continue to be asked, until our very last days..
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No answer is really expected, but a degree of happiness is obtained in the courage that makes some face the reahties of life, and like the skillful workman facing a hopeless task, refuse to turn backward and thus do they pass into eternity with the question still on their lips. The equally old question, "Whither are we traveling?" furnishes a problem easier of solution. All the way through, the Bible lays stress upon this great fact that man shall have a continuance, and strengthens us in our faith and hope a,s we look out into the great beyond. As Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, we are taught to prepare for om- journey ' ' to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns." When our brethren finish that course, we have full confidence to beheve that they fulfilled a part in the all wise plans of the Supreme Architect of the Uni-verse. â&#x20AC;˘ For the first time in a decade, the circle of our Past and Present Grand Officers remained unbroken throughout the year. The Grand Architect of the Universe has supplied strength to endure to those of our brethren who have labored and who now labor so diUigently for us. For preserving these, our especially' beloved and honored brethren, the Craft are indeed grateful. On August 2, 1923, the entire nation was shocked by the sad news of the death of the President.
WARREN GAMALIEL HARDING was a mem-
ber' of Marion Lodge No. 70 of Marion, Ohio. For almost two and one-half years he had served as Chief Executive of the IJnited States and by the exemplification of the Masonic virtues in his daily life had endeared him'self in the hearts of our people. He was trulj' one of GOD'S noblemen. His death was indeed untimely. His brethren-sincerely mourn. While mother earth was making her last circle about the sun, in the Grand Jurisdictions with which this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has fraternal correspondence, twenty-five Past Grand Masters, two Past Senior Grand Wardens, one Senior Grand Warden, one Past Junior Grand Warden, and three Grand Treasurers finished the work laid out on their trestle boards and laid aside the working tools of fife. Their names will be inscribed on the pages of the proceedings of this Annual Communication and their memory and works preserved as an inspiration to those of their brethren who remain. â&#x20AC;˘ During the same period of time, "the solemn notes" have betokened "the dissolution of the earthly tabernacle" of 834 of our brethren in this Grand Jurisdiction. This Most Worshipful Grand Lodge pauses in the midst of its deliberative sessions out of respect of their memory and for a while "to consider the uncertainty of human life; the immutable certainty of death." We call this the hour of retrospection. At such a time it is fit that we banish from our minds all thought of self and the sordid things of life. Then it becomes natural to give expression to our feelings for the departed dead. We grieve because they are not here, and yet, we are not sad. The ways of the LORD are not our ways; His thoughts are not our thoughts, but
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with the faith that we possess as Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, we know that the methods and the thoughts of the Supreme Architect of the Universe are right and they are acceptable to us. The death of our brethren, even for the many who were the closer related to them, is not a thing to be lamented over. With soul inspired ideals we should cast away every thought which emanates from selfishness and should glory in the greatness and sacredness of their memory. We may count them happy who died young, in the full vigor of their days, for we can think of them as youths forever, and we are thankful that those who were permitted to live to an old age could leave behind them beautiful thoughts and ideas, garnered as a result of the ripe experience of age. The unwearied workmen now rest from their labors, the seed which they planted has produced beautiful blossoms which will ripen into fruit to the glory and for the benefit of their posterity. Their earthly years have been numbered and are ended, but their activities, which they rooted, remain eternally alive and for them there is no end. Our days are numbered and those numbers rest alone with GOD. Our coming forth into the world has been likened unto a flower in the morning. After the period of blossoming and bearing fruit we are cut down. The time we are permitted to exist in life is much too short to complete our labors, but the span of life is not within the control of human power or human mind. We have been taught that "it is appointed unto men once to die," but our Faith also teaches us that there is a Ufe to come which will continue forever. How often have we heard the words, "Dust to dust, ashes to ashes and earth to earth!" But those are words that were never spoken of the soul. We look with fond remembrance to those of our brethren who have preceded us and we cannot believe that those with whom we have recently been so closely associated are lost and gone irrevocably. We rejoice and are not mournful that they have been transported to the celestial Lodge above where we all strive to follow. We are glad that they look upon those sights and hear those sounds denied to us, perhaps because they are too bright and too strong for our eyes and our ears. Possibly some day, out of the sum total of human endeavor and discovery, we may be privileged to view some of those beautiful things, but we know that the more perfect and glorious view remains hidden to our mortal senses, however keen and exquisite they may be. Their earthly course is run, their worldly destiny has been performed, but there is a greater destiny in store for them, the destiny of the soul. By the skillful use of the 'common gavel,' their bodies have been 'fitted for that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.' They are gone. We remain. Ours to labor, ours to meditate. We think of them not as they were when they labored among us, but with a transcendental happiness surrounding them, even as the glory of things celestial transcends the glory of things terrestrial. We know that the future life in no shadowy.
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ineffectual thing. We know that we will there find an eternal abode in which we shall find change and growth, new power and new visions; where we may see and love and praise and adore. With this bright hope and promise,—with full knowledge of the unsubstantial nature of human pursuits, may we not re-consecrate ourselves to the task of preparing for that great change which we know must come, "when the pleasures of the world shall cease to delight, and be as poison to our lips." We fail to.leara the true lesson of Masonry when we refuse to heed the solemn thoughts brought on by this hour. Our reward is fruitful in the consciousness of a well spent life. Masonry contemplates a life of labor and this is to be rewarded by a future of rest and joy and peace. So let us " Press through: Nothing can harm if you are true. And when the night comes, rest: The earth is friendly as a mother's breast." Fraternally submitted, GEORGE F . BEEZLEY,
Chairman. REPORT-OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES AND LODGES U. D.
R.'. W.'. ROY H . CLOSSEN, chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted with the exception of that portion recommending the granting of a charter to Allen Lodge U. D . On motion the report was amended by inserting the word " N O T " , so t h a t when amended it reads as follows: " A charter be not granted to Allen Lodge U. D . " To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges and Lodges Under Dispensation have made a careful study of all matters brought to its attention. We have studied the system of records as kept by our Grand Secretary and your Committee feels sure that every Master Mason in this Grand Jurisdiction, who is familiar with the records that- are kept by this faithful servant, is proud that he is a member of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, as these records are not excelled by any other Grand Jurisdiction in the world. "We have also made a careful study of the annual reports which have been prepared and transmitted by the Secretaries of the subordinate Lodges. It is on these reports that the correctness and rcMability of our Grand Lodge records depend. Some of these annual reports are masterpieces, and like the beautiful picture, reflect the soul of the artist, but some we regret to say, are prepared bj' careless and indifferent brethren and if it
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were not for the ever-watchful eye of our Grand Secretary, these would tend to ruin our Grand Lodge records which grow more valuable from year t o year. DENIED REPRESENTATION.'
Nine Lodges were denied representation at this Annual Communication. Four Lodges were denied representation on account of failure to transmit their annual reports within the time required by law. They are as follows: Mankato Lodge No. 87, Clinton Lodge No. 233, Bourbon Lodge No. 268 and Wakarusa Lodge No. 402. Five Lodges were denied representation for not remitting their Grand Lodge dues within the proper time, namely, Coyville Lodge No. 57, Altoona Lodge No. 118, Lebanon Lodge No. 221, Comanche Lodge No. 295 and Emmett Lodge No. 387. TYPEWRITTEN REPORTS.
An examination of the annual reports will show that in a great many instances the writing of the names and dates is almost illegible. In numerous cases it is impossible on account of poor penmanship to compare the â&#x20AC;˘ spelling of names with those reported heretofore. The use of the typewriter has become universal and there is no reason why all reports should not be submitted in typewritten form. The blanks are so constructed that they can readily be taken apart, all names and dates entered thereon, then fastened together. In this way the report will be neat, easily read and will totally ehminate the possibility of mistaking one letter for another. It is safe to presume that there is not a single Lodge within our Grand Jurisdiction which could not well afford to pay, where necessary, for the services of some one to enter what is necessary in our annual reports. Of course, in many cases, this could be done by the Secretary. Your Committee therefore recommends that in the future, all reports be typewritten. DISCREPANCIES IN ANNUAL REPORTS.
It is the opinion of your Committee, that ninety per cent of the errors contained in the annual reports are due to carelessness and indifference on the part of the Secretaries. Under this head, we have prepared a list of the errors as follows: The name of every Master Mason in Kansas is the same this year as it was last, yet ninety Secretaries reported differences in names and initials' as follows: Nos. 3, 7, 12, 17, 21, 24, 28, 29, 31, 35, 36,.38, 40, 50, 51, 58, 67, 68, 69, 74, 76, 79, 82, 87, 92, 93, 96, 98, 105, 117, 118, 119, 122, 127, 128, 129, 133, 142, 144, 151, 152, 153, 154, 162, 164, 166, 167, 192, 199, 201, 212, 218, 224, 225, 232, 235, 236, 240, 246, 256, 258, 267, 268, 270, 271, 278, 281, 292, 293, 296, 302, 309, 319, 330, 332, 340, 343, 344, 351, 353, 357, 361, 374, 379, 380, 391, 406, 409, 413, 433. We make special
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mention of Lodges No. 74, 96, 151 and 340 covering this subject, as there were so many dififerences in the names of their membership as compared with the roll one year ago. . Forty-eight Secretaries used abbreviations as follows: Nos. 13, 29, 36, 3S, 39, 48, 64, 66, 71, 77, 79, 82, 87, 96, 106, 109, 128, 137, 138, 141, 151, 154, 165, 168, 170, 183, 201, 208, 212, 221, .235, 252, 258, 260, 285, 296, 302, 318, 319, 337, 344, 361, 368, 390, 400, 406, 407, 432. We call special attention to Lodges Nos. 151, and 165 in this regard. Not in alphabetical order under work done: Nos. 20, 21, 36, 48, 124, .141, 152, 166^ 202, 212, 339, 351, 352. No. 124 should make a new report as the ink used was so light it was almost impossible to read it.• Not in alphabetical order on roll—that is, neither in alphabetical order, or in the same order as previous report: • Nos. 87,' 199, 212, 224, 232, 257, 258, 268, 316, 321, 339, 373. Special attention is called to reports of Nos. 199, 212, 232 and 258. Incomplete list of officers: Nos. 137, 221, 268. Filing space not filled in: Nos. 44, 92, 103, 176, 181, 314, 337, 355. Initials used: Nos. 31, 201, 361. •• The reports from Lodges No. 36 and 119 were very badly mutilated, showing that the Secretaries had not made proper preparation before filling in their reports. ' Ditto marks were used by the Secretary of Lodge No. 357, while the Secretary of Lodge No. 112 used tv.'o different colors of ink. The Secretary of Lodge No. 389 distinguished.himself by entering all the names on roll of membership backward while the Secretary of Lodge No. 176 made the same error under his record of work done. The reports from Lodges Nos. 44, 92, 103, 176, 181, 314, 337, 355, 368 were not signed by the Secretary while Lodges Nos. 239, 248, -278, 361 used the seal contrary to the printed instructions. HEPORTS RETUKNED FOR CORRECTION.
Sixty-one reports were returned for correction; thirty-one were returned on account of money not being correct and thirty were returned on account of discrepancies in reports, such as names added to roll of membership, names dropped, members reported dimitted who were not on last year's rolls, etc. These Lodges are as follows: Wyandotte Lodge No. 3, Kansas City; Um'on Lodge No. 7, Junction City; Paola Lodge No. 37; DeSoto Lodge No. 40; Nickerson Lodge No. 43; Delphian Lodge No. .44, Garnett; Xenia Lodge No. 47, Xenia; Shawnee Lodge No. 54; Spring Hill Lodge No. 56; LaCygne Lodge No. 61; Baxter Lodge No. 71, Baxter Springs; Erie Lodge No. 76; Corinthian Lodge No, 79, Burlingame; Delaware Lodge No. 96, White Church; Advance Lodge No. 114, Florence; Parsons Lodge No. 117; Crescent Lodge No. 133, Arkansas Citj'; Newton Lodge No. 142; Wellington Lodge No. 150; Dexter
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Lodge No. 156; Sabetha Lodge No. 162; Prairie Queen Lodge No. 176, Clyde; Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184; Pittsburg Lodge No. 187; Norton . Lodge No. 199; Mulvane Lodge No. ,201; Greeley Lodge No. 211; OUve Branch Lodge No. 212, Colony; St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City; Anchor Lodge No. 224, WiUiamsburg; Siloam Lodge No. 225, Topeka; Miltonvale Lodge No. 242; Stafford Lodge No. 252; Westmoreland Lodge No. 257; Morton Lodge No. 258, Cheney; Attica Lodge No. 262; Logan Lodge No. 264; Kilwinning Lodge No. 265, Pratt; Kaw Lodge No. 272, Kansas City; Webb Lodge No. 275, Meade; Hamilton Lodge No. 301; Naphtali Lodge No. 310, Almena; (this is one of the Lodges that sent in their report blank, except the recapitulation page was filled out). Virginia Lodge No. 315, Savonburg; Coolidge Lodge No. 316; Goodland Lodge No. 321; Ben Hur Lodge No. 322, Kansas City; Arcadia Lodge No. 329; LaCrosse Lodge No. 330; Kincaid Lodge No. 338;Lane Lodge No. 339; Leoti Lodge No 340; Marquette Lodge No. 353; Cuba Lodge No. 362; Buffalo Lodge No. 379; Piper Lodge No. 385; Spearville Lodge No. 388; Natoma â&#x20AC;˘ Ijodge No. 390; Wakarusa Lodge No. 402; (had to appeal to the District Deputy Grand Master to get this report in, although the Lodge is located but about fourteen miles from the Grand Secretary's office and there is a paved road all the way). HugotofiLodge No. 406; Climax Lodge No. 411; Bestor G. Brown'Lodge No. 433, Wichita. â&#x20AC;˘ While a very few Lodges forfeit representation annually because of their failure to send in their report on or before January 10, they, as a matter of fact, are not the real offenders, as it were. Through the cooperation of the Grand Master and the assistance of the telegraph and telephone service the Grand Secretary is always able to secure the reports from the neglectful Lodges within two or three days after the 10th of January. Now, we come to the real offender, and that is the Secretary who forwards his report within the time provided by law and which is in error and returned for correction. This particular offender pays no attention to the request of the Grand Secretary for an immediate correction and return of his report, biit takes his own good time and it frequently requires the use of several telegrams or telephone calls and even in some.instances a formal order from the Grand Master in order to bring about the desired results. Every year the Grand Secretary has this class of Secretaries to deal with and they are the source of very much trouble. Your Committee therefore recommends that hereafter, in all oases where reports are returned, the Grand Secretary shall at once notify the Grand Master and also suggests that the Grand Master be requested to notify the Master of such Lodges that the report has been returned to his Secretary and that he see to it that the report is properly corrected and immediately returned to the Grand Secretary.
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ILLEGAL ELECTION OP OFFICERS. '
Section 6, Article V of the Constitution provides that the annual election of officers shall be held at the Stated Communication next preceding St. John's Daj' in December and the officers installed on or before that day. In spite of this, forty-seven Lodges held their election at a time other than that provided by law. Some of the excuses offered by the various Lodges are indeed very interesting and your Committee desires to call special attention to the following: Canton Lodge No. 197 preferred to hold their annual election so that the}' could install their officers with the Eastern Star. Caney J-^odge No. 324 knew they were committing an illegal act by holding their election at the first Stated Communication in December, yet it was to be condoned by confirming their illegal act at a subsequent comrnunication, giving as an excuse that the election coming so near the holidays, made it difficult to get a good attendance at election. This was their sole reason for holding the election the first meeting night in December inthe place of the second night. Jewell Lodge No. 11 offered as their principle excuse that an interesting revival meeting was being held at that particular time. New Albany Lodge No. 81 had no quorum since last July and as their time for holding the annual election would fall on Christmas day, they were of the opiriion that it would be duuuLful whether they could secure a'quorum. Cawker City Lodge No. 125 and Hiattville Lodge No. 216 stated they were under the impression that the annual election should be held at the first Stated Communication in December. Fariners Lodge No. 166 of Randolph offered as an excuse .that they failed to look up the law. Hamlin Lodge No. 186 and Oak Lodge No. 287 of Lebanon held their election on the first Stated Communication in December, fearing that bad roads and other conditions would prevent them from having a quorum at the'proper timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;December 26th. â&#x20AC;˘ Mulvane Lodge No. 201 claimed they were under the impression that they coulfl hold their election the first meeting night in December so long as they heldthe installation by St:'John's Day, December 27th. - ' Soldier Lodge No. 240 and Lane Ledge Nb. 339 stated they were under the impression that the election could he held on or before December 27th. Attica Ledge No. 262 held their annual election on.the first Stated .Ccmmunicalion in December, claiming this had always been their custom. StohrviUe Lodge No. 368 of Bluff City had no excuse whatever to offer .but simply stated it was an error. Kensington Lodge No. 405 simply plead guilty and has. no other excuse to offer than that the Secretary was busy and overlooked the proper date for holding their election.
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Minneola Lodge No. 431 took rather a unique position in that they took the question of'their election up at their last Communication in November and after carefully canvassing the members present they found that but very few would attend the Annual Communication immediately preceding St. John's Day, and therefore decided to take the law into their own hands and held their election on the first Stated Communication in. December. After a careful review of these violations of the Constitution, your Committee recommends that these Lodges which have held their election at an illegal time, be required to ask the Grand Master for a Spscial Dispensation to hold a legal election and installation and the entire m3mb3rship be notified of such an election; and that the usual fee of $5.00 bs required in all these cases. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.
During the year four Lodges have been, working under Letters of Dispensation and they are now asking that charters be granted. Your Committee has carefully examined the transcripts submitted and, based on other information placed at the disposal of your Committee makes the following recommendations:
The petitioners for a Masonic Ixjdge at Allen, Lyon County, met June 14, 1923, and heard read the Letters of Dispensation from the Grand East, giving authority for the forming and opening of. Allen Lodge U. D. Work ceased December 27, 1923, in which time eighteen Communications were held, thirteen initiated, eleven passed and eleven raised. The present membership of the Lodge is twenty-three, and all signed the petition for a Charter. The total receipts were S740.00, expenditures S427.36, leaving a balance on hand of $312.64. The transcript of the proceedings is just fairly well prepared, with a few errors here and there, and your Committes resommjnis that a Charter be not granted. Âť ENTERPRISE.
On the evening of March 12, 1923, twenty-six petitioners and six visitors assembled at Enterprise, Dickinson County, and read the Letters of Dispensation issued by the Grand Master, creating Enterprise Lodge U. D. Work ceased on December 31, 1923, twenty-nine Communications having been held, fifteen initiated, ten passed and nine raised. Their receipts were $794.94. Expenditures $623.26, leaving.a balance on hand of $171.68. We recommend that their request be granted and that the Lodge be known as Enterprise.
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W E S T GATE.
.: Fourteen petitioners and twenty-five visitors met in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, 1923, and Ustened to the reading of the Letters of Dispensation issued by the Grand Master, authorizing the formation and opening of a Lodge to be known as West Gate Lodge U. D. Work ceased December 31, 1923. Nineteen Communications were hisld, twelve having been initiated, eleven passed and eight raised. The total receipts were $739.00, expenditures, S678.64, leaving a balance on hand of $60.36. A very neat and well prepared transcript is presented: Your Committee recommends that a Charter be granted and that the name, West Gate Lodge, be adopted. BEAUMONT.
On October 29, 1923, Letters of Dispensation were issued by the Grand Master to form and open Beaumont Lodge U. D., located in the City of,Beaumont, Butler County. Work began November 6, 1923 and ceased December 28, 1923, eleven having been initiated. The present membership is fourteen. The total receipts were $389.00, disbursements, $520.50, leaving a debt of $151.50. The Brother who prepared the transcript was evidently very saving with the amount of paper he used, also a number of errors occuired. , : However, your Committee is desirous to report favorably upon their petition and the Lodge be known as Beaumont Lodge. â&#x20AC;˘ ., '
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, ROY H. CLOSSEN,
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Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.
R.'. W / . ALBERT K . W I L S O N stated that the usual report had been prepared, printed and would appear in the printed Proceedings. SPECIAL REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. R.". W.". ALBERT K . WILSON presented the
following
reports, which, on motion, were adopted:' To the M:. W.: Grand Lodge ofA.F.&A.
M. of Kansas:
GRAND LODGE OF GUATEMALA, CENTRAL AMERICA.
Formal request under date of April 30, 1923, from the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Guatemala for fraternal recognition was received and the request was given careful consideration on the part of your committee.
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After considerable correspondence we found this Grand Lodge conformed in every particular to our formula. Their jurisdiction is confined to the first three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry; they are a sovereign and independent Grand Lodge, support the Ancient Landmarks, use the Three Great Lights and require a behef in GOD and the immortahty of the soul. At the time .the request was prepared they had on their rolls ten lodges, with a membership of 650; nine of these lodges work in the Spanish language and one in English. It is the opinion of your committee that these brethren are entitled to our favorable consideration and therefore recommend that we extend the usual fraternal fehcitations land that we accord the usual exchange of Grand Representatives, ; GRAND.LODGE OFCOLGMBIA,.CEN.TBAL AMERICA.
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For more than three years your committee have been carefully considering a request from the Grand National Lodge of Barranquilla, Central America, for fraternal recognition, and we find that a somewhat peculiar condition exists in that country Masonically. It seems that as a matter of convenience the Republic is divided into three separate and distinct, jurisdictions, in- each of which there exists a Grand Lodge, as follows: ' The Grand National Lodge with headquarters as Barranquilla (Miiy Resp.', GranXogia Naciorial de Colombia con sede en Barranquilla); Seren,Grand National Lodge of Colombia with headquarters in Cartagena (Serenisima Gran Logia Nacional de Colombia con sede en Cartegena); Gr^iid Lodge of .the Republic' of Colombia; with headquartersat, Bogota (Gran Logia de la Ilepublica de Colombia con sede en Bogota).. . •: . . . ; . • < ':••: •..''••• ' Conditions, therefore, are similar to that of Mexico and other southern countries and while none of these (3rand Lodges exerciser sovereign and independent control of the Republic as a whole, the jurisdiction of each is specifically covered in that each of the three Grand Lodges have sovereign and independent control over certain districts throuJghqut the country. Harmony prevails between these Grand Lodges and there is no disposition on the part of any tO;infringe upon the.jurisdiction of another, and your committee.therefore are of the opinion that the request of the Grand Lodge of Colombia should be granted. They conform in every respect to our formula in that they are sovereign and ihdepeiident of any other body whatever; it requires of its initiates a belief in the existence of GOD arid the immortality of the soul; the obligations are taken in the name of GOD and on the Holy Scriptures or Book of Faith, recognized by the candidate as the Word of GOD, and it exercises control only over the first three degrees of Symbolic Masonry. ' Your Committee, therefore, recommend that we extend fraternal relations to the Grand National Lodge of Barranquilla, Colombia and that we accord the usual exchange of Grand Representatives.
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OF THE
February,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. M.". W.'. ELRICK C . C O L E , chairman, submitted the following report, which, on motion, was approved section by section, and then a d o p t e d a s a whole: We recommend t h a t the following By-Laws be amended to read as follows: "62. Per Capita Tax by Members of Defunct Lodges.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A meinber of a Lodge the charter of which has been surrendered or revoked; who shall apply for a certificate from the Grand Secretary, must pay the amount of the Grand Lodge per capita tax from the date of said surrender or revocation to the date of the issuance of said certificate, before the same shall be issued. Such application for a certificate shall be rnade by any member entitled thereto within one year from the date of the surrender or revocatioli of such charter, or within one year from the passage and publication of this By-Law: any:member failing to so make application shall be subject to suspension by the Grand Lodge." "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 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 if such purpose be the transfer of his membership to another Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, then the number, name and location of such Lodge shall be stated; and (3) the term for which the Certificate Is granted, which term shall hot be more than ninety days from the date of said Certificate; and such Certificate shall be nuU and void from and' after the expiration of the term thereof.' When such Certificate i.s i.s.siied it shall not be delivered to the member requesting the same, but shall be immediately transmitted by mail by the. Secretary of the Lodge issuing the same to" the Grand Secretary, who shall at once transmit the same to the Secretary of the Lodge named therein, and such Lodge may receive a brother's petition for membership accompanied by such Certificate, in lieu of a regular dimit. -. . If such Certificate be issued for the purpose of permitting a brotherto sign a petition for Letters of Dispensation, the Grand Secretary shall attach such Certificate to the petition signed by said member, and the same shall have theforceof adinoit: 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 to notify the Grand Secretary of his' election and. the date thereof. The Grand Secretary upon receipt of notice of the election of said brother to membership, or upon the issuance of Letters of Dispensation as above provided for, shall forthwith notify the Lodge granting the Certificate of such fact, and thereupon the Secretary of the Lodge issuing said Certificate shall fill out a dimit as of the date the Certificate was granted and forward the same to the Grand Secretary, who shall in turn, 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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LODGE OF KANSAS.
647
"172. Fees for Certificates.—Whenever the Grand Secretary is called upon to furnish a certified record of members by any subordinate Lodge, he is hereby authorized and he shall collect a fee of twenty-five cents per member from the L«dge requesting such certified record. And the Grand Secretarj' shall collect a fee of twenty-five cents for each certificate concerning the standing of any Lodge issuing Life Membership Certificates. Such fees shall be by the Grand Secretary transmitted annually to the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home for the use of its General Expease Fund." DECISIONS.
We recommend the approval of the Grand Master's decisions, as follows: "No. H i . Vacancy.—^When in an elective office other than Master or Wardens a vacancy occurs or is declared by the Grand Master, a temporary filling of such vacancy is only from meeting to meeting and it is not permissible that such temporary appointment shall continue until the next Annual Election." "No. 112. Petition for Restoration or Reinstatement—Where to be Presented.—Where charges are preferred against a brother, and under a change of venue he has been tried by,another Lodge.and suspension or expulsion . resulted, his petition for restoration or reinstatement should be presented to'the Lodge in which the charges were originally preferred and entertained." . (At.this point W.". WILLIAM M . G L E N N moved t h a t the Jurisprudence Committee be instructed to consider the m a t t e r of an amendment"to Section 128 of the By-Laws on " R e i n s t a t e m e n t , " and report at the next Annual Communication.)' - -
.
COMITY.
Your Committee recommends t h a t the Grand Secretary take up the m a t t e r of comity with other Grand Jurisdictions, and endeavor to arrange for a standard or uniform system for conferring degrees by courtesy according to the laws of the Grand Jurisdiction in which the degrees are to be conferred. • Fraternally submitted, ELKICK C . COLE, OWEN J. WOOD, JOHN MCCULLAGH,
OTTO R . SOUDERS, JOHN H . CONNATJGHTON, Committee.
ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. The hour having arrived for the election of Grand Officers, the M.\ -W.'. Grand Master announced the following tellers: PERRY
E.
MILLER,
NO.
150;
OTTO R .
SOUDERS,
No.
99;
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DONALD
A..McMuLLEN, No. 1; L A U H E N
February,
No.223;
D . RIGG,
E D W I N C. E A G L E S , No. 149; H U B E R T H . H U B B A R D , No. 194; E A R L T . P Y L E , N o . 134; A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM, N O . 5 3 ; LUCIAN L. CONSTANT, N O . 173; E . R O Y F A R W E L L , N O . 204; R. NELSON LONG, N O . 348; BAYARD J. LONG, N O . 409; E L M E R S . NANCE, No. 63; R O Y G . SHEARER, N O . 98'.
•
'
The election resulted in the selection of the-following officers: R.\ W.-. ELMER F. STR.\IN, No. 51
Grand Master.
R.'. W.-. CHAHLES A. LoucKS, No. 289 R.: R.'. ' R.: R.:
W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-.
JOHN W. NBILSON, NO. 113 CLAYTON LEHMAN, NO. 142 WILLIAM FRANK MARrH, No. 9 ALBERT K. WILSON, No. 51
. Deputy Grand Master. •..'..:
Grand Senior Warden. GranilJunior Warde7i. Grand Treasurer. ...Grand Secretary.
. .PLACE OF MEETING—1925.
W.'. OTTO R . SOUDERS extended, on behalf of the lodges of Wichita, a cordial invitation to hold the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge in t h a t city. On motion of M.'. W.'. O W E N J . WOOD the invitation was accepted. PRESENTATION OF JEWEL.
W.". GEORGE M . LOWRY, Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303 of Wichita, of which the Grand Master is a member, presented him, on behalf of that lodge, a beautiful Past Grand Master's jewel; The Grand Master, in accepting this decoration, made suitable acknowledgment, assuring the brethren of his lodge that he would endeavor in future to remain an active and interested member so long as he lived. W I L L I A M M . G L E N N moved that the report of the Secretary of the Kansas Masonic Home be printed in the Proceedings of this M.". W.". Grand Lodge. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND PROPERTY. W.".
ARTHUR N . ROCHESTER, chairman, submitted the
following report, which, on his motion, was adopted: To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas: • Your committee on Finance and Property has made the usual audit of th3 accounts of the Grand Lodge, examined the books and vouchers of
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
649
the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary, comparing with the original reports of lodges, and finds them correct in every detail as reflected by the following summary: â&#x20AC;˘ GENERAL FUND.
Recei-pts. Balance on hand February 24, 1923 $ 23,211 72 Received from Grand Secretary, as per receipts Nos. 1 to 100, . inclusive 249,925 71 . Total
.,
....$273,137 43
Disbursements.. Warrants Nos. 1 to 385, inclusive, except No. 339....: Transferred to Charity F u n d . . . ., Balance on hand Total
$250,150 94 4,029 95 18,956 54
',....â&#x20AC;˘
$273,137 43
,
$ 16,293 88 4,029 95
CHARITY F U N D .
Receipts. Balance on hand February 24, 1923.............. Transferred from General Fund Total....
."
$ 20,323 83 Disbursements.
Warrant No. 339 Balance on hand
:....$
Total
1,557 50 18,766 33
$20,323 83 RECAPITULATION.
Balance on hand, General Fund Balance on hand, Charity Fund
$ 18,956 54 18,766 33
Total $ 37,722 87 As evidence of this amount, the Grand Treasurer has delivered to this committee a certificate, which reads as follows: . "MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
Lawrence, Kansas, February 1, 1924. 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-seven thousand seven hundred and twenty-two dollars and eighty-seven cents ($37,722.87) (Signed)
(Seal.)
V. K. HOOVER,
President."
650
,
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
BONDS.
Bonds as listed in the Grand Treasurer's report, amounting to ยง45,700.00, were inspected, and we find all matured coupons have been collected and accounted for, and all unmatured coupons attached to the bonds. R E V E N U E AND E X P E N S E S .
Revenxie. The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is as follows: Fifty cents per capita on 72,297 $ 36,148 50 Gharterfees . 60 00 Miscellaneous '.....'. 2,000 00 Amount from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery toward maintenance of building 1,050 00 Expenses.
The expenses for which we recommend appropriations at this Communication are as follows: Assistant to Grand Secretary Sl,800 00 Binding Proceedings.. 1,000 00 Committee allowance (By-Laws No. 49) 150 00 Expenses Grand Lodge Communication 375 00 Expenses and per diem of Lecturer 1,750 00 Grand Secretary's Incidentals SCO 00 Grand Treasurer's Bond Premium 70 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 Sscretary's Salary.,, 1,800 00 Grand Secretarj^'s Honorarium 1,200 00 Grand Master's apron 61 50 Grand Officer's portraits 60 00 Historical Registry and Abstract 300 00 Librarj- Furniture, binding, etc 1,000 00 List of Regular Lodges 160 00 Mileage to Representatives (By-Law No. 51) 3,193 89 Mileage and Expenses (Bj'-Laws No. 49 and 50) 788 67 Minor Salaries (By-Law No. 48) 135 00 Office and Library Building 1,700 00 Printing Annual Proceedings / 3,200 00 Postage and Express....; 600 00 Private Secretary to Grand Master 600 00 Salary Chairman Committee on Correspondence (By-Law No. 49)
:
Stationery and printing Stenographic and clerical help Taxes
'
300 CO
1,000 00 1,500 CO 3,000 00
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
651
Such inspection as your committee was able to make shows t h e Masonic Grand Lodge Building, together with all furniture a n d fixtures, in excellent condition. Fraternally submitted, ABTHUR N . ROCHESTER,
GEORGE T . MOHRBACHER,
CHARLES N . FOWLER,
ANDREW M C L A U G H L I N ,
Committee. INSTALLATION.
M.".
W.:
B E N S . PATJLEN, assisted by M.'. W/. J O H N
McCuLLAGH, as Grand Marshal, duly installed the following Grand Officers: M.:
W.'. E L M E R F . STRAIN Onent Lodge No. 51, Topeky.
...Grand M a s t e r
R.\ W.". CHARLES A. LOUCKS Deputy Grand Master Emerald Lodge No. 289, Lakin. R.'. W.'. J O H N W. N E I L S O N
Grand Senior W a r d e n
St. John's Lodge No. 113, Concordia. *R.'. W.". CLAYTON L E H M A N G r a n d Junior W a r d e n Newton Lodge No. 142, Newton. 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 Acacia Lodge No. 9, Lawrence. R.". W.". A L B E R T K . W I L S O N Orient Lodge No 51, Topeka.
G r a n d Secretary
The M.". W.". Grand Master announced the following appointive Grand Officers: Bro. a n d Rev. F R E D E . BROOKS G r a n d Chaplain Smithton Lodge No. 1 (re-sidence, Marysville). W.\
CHARLES N . F O W L E R
Grand Senior D e a c o n
Salina Lodge Lodge No. 60, Salina. *W.'. P A U L M . M A R T I N Grand Junior Deacon Smithton Lodge No. 1, Highland. W.'. RICHARD W . E V A N S , Grand Marshal St. Bernard Lodge No. 222, Dodge City. *W.'. EMERSON B . W E L L S • Grand Sword Bearer Lecompton Lodge No. 420-(residence, Topeka). *W.'. GEORGE M . C O P L I N Paola Lodge No. 37, Paola.
Grand Senior Steward
*W.'. FRANK C . T R O U T F E T T E R Grand Junior Steward St. Thomas Lodge No. 306, Colby. W.'. ELLSWORTH B . S E W E L L , J R Orient Lodge No. 51, Topeka. W.'. W. AMER B U R N E T T . .., ' Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186, Oberlin.
Grand Pursuivant Grand Tyler
* Not present a t time of installation and therefore not installed.
652
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
February,
STANDING COMMITTEES. The M.'. W.". Grand Master announced the appointment of the following committees for t h e ensuing year: On Credentials.—ROBERT
H . MONTGOMERY, N O . 63, Oswego; P H I L I P
E U G E N E STOTLEK, N O . 3, (residence, R. F . D . No. 3, Bethel); H E N R Y L . G A M E S , N O . 269, Conway Springs; G E O R G E W . M C C L E L L A N D , No. 17,
Topeka; CLIFFORD E . ROUSELL, N o . 142, Newton. On Ref.cTls oJGrcr,d Cffictrs.— B E N S . PATJLEN, No. 95, Fredonia; JAY B.
W.
K I R K , N O . £8, I d a ; J. FcRREtT A T R E S , N O . ' 2 3 2 , Greenleaf; C H A R L E S
M i i i i K , J R . , K O . 1 ? 5 , H a y s ; JACCB LTJND, N O . 16, Manhattan. On Finance
and Property.—EARL
T . P Y L E , N O . 134, Clay
Center;
H O M E R B . F I N K , NO. 2 2 5 , T c p e k a ; M O S E S H . C O L E , N O . 2 0 6 , H a r p e r ; EDGAR
W . INGRAM, N O . 433, Wichita; LTJCIAN L . CONSTANT, N O . 173, Belle Plaine. On Jurisprudence.—ELRICK
C . C O L E , N O . 15, Great Bend; JOHN
M C C U L L A G H , N O . 194, Galena; J O H N H . CONNAUGHTON, N O . 140, H u t c h i n s o n ; C H A R L E Y B . E R S K I N E , N O . 283, C i m a r r o n ; W I L L I A M I . STUART,
No. 55, (residence, Hiawatha). On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D.—GEORGE F . BEEZLEY, No. 93, Girard; GERALD L . K E R R , N o . 7, Junction C i t y ; WILLIAM NELSON, N o . 90, Topeka. On Correspondence.^Ki^TiE.j{.T On Neaology.—OTTO
K . WILSON, N O . 51, Topeka.
R . SOUDERS, N O . 99, Wichita.
VOTE OF THANKS.
M.". W.'. ELRICK C . C O L E moved t h a t a vote of thanks be extended t o the brethren of Topeka for the courtesies shown, and for the preparation of the lunches at the new Temple; and t h a t the thanks of this Grand Lodge also be given t o Topeka Lodge No. 17 for its splendid exemplification of the Work. Adopted. M O T I O N O F M.-. W.-. P E R R Y M . H O I S I N G T O N T O E L I M I N A T E ALL R E F E R E N C E T O T H E KANSAS M A S O N I C H O M E FROM T H E P R I N T E D P R O C E E D I N G S .
M.". W.". PERRY M . HOISINGTON moved that all reference to matters at the Kansas Masonic Home be eliminated from the printed Proceedings. Motion seconded by W.'. Brothre R O Y H . CLOSSEN and adopted.
1923-24.
GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS.
653
READING OF JOURNAL.
The journal was then read by Brother J. R O Y G I V E N S , of Salina Lodge No. 60, official stenographer, and approved. CLOSING CEREMONIES.
The M.-. W.-. Grand Master then closed the M.". W.'. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas in Ample Form.
Grand Master.
ATTEST:
Grand Secretary.
654
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
MASONIC DISTRICTS, AND LIST OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS FOR 1924.
District No. District No. District No,
1, 2 3
District N o . 4 District N o . 5 District N o . District N o .
Highland Sabetha Leavenworth
' R O B E R T W . RADFORD CLAYBOURNE W . REYNOLDS
Kansas City Spring Hill
WALLACE C . HAMM C H A R L E S V. P O R T E R
Paola Pleasanton
District No. 8 District N o . 9
F R E D R O Y ALFORD E D GAB T. FOSTER
Fort Scott Colony
District District District District
HUBERT H . HUBBARD A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM SAMUEL S . P A R K E R ABTHUR M . GARDNER
No. No. No. No.
6 7
DONALD A. M C M U L L E N HABKY L . BAKER 'JOHN H . CLARKE,
10 11 12 13
District No. 14 District No. 15 District N o . 16....:
ROY M . MAUZEY....' CLAUD E . LOCK ..,......'. EDWIN C . EAGLES...
District No. 17
E N O C H E . BROOKS
District No. 18
R O Y H . CLOSSEN
District No. 19 District No. 20
District No. 21.... District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Pern
J O H N R . EMERY. . . . . . J A M E S M . LAYTON
Seneca ...Irving
ARTHUR N . W I N K L E R . . . H I E L B . HASIPSHIRB G U C K FOCKELE JAMES H . B E E G L E . . . . . ' S T E P H E N A. D . G E A U Q U E D A N I E L A. B R A Y . . . . E R N E S T V. LINDA.MOOD A D E L B E B T E . CLOUGH
THEODORE H . D O H R E R
District N O . 30
W I L L H . STRNAD
District No. 31 District No., 32
WILLIAM A. BUZICK ROY' G . SHEARER
District No. 33 District No. 34 District No. 35
JAMES A. CASSLBR CHARLES O . VARNER CLYTJE 0 . C O N K B Y
District District District District District District District
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Hoyt :......Ida Thayer Coffeyville
District N o . 29
District No. 36
Galena Wetmore Potter Baldwin
' R A Y RUTHRAUPP
'.
Maple Hill
Overbrook LeRoy Neodesha • Manhattan ...........Clifton ',.' Emporia Elk Falls
Arkansas City ...Munden
Sylvan Grove Abilene
•....".
PERRY E . M I L L E R JAMES L . F E L T O N GEORGE C . L E I N E N CHARLES S . LOCKLIN -....HARRY B . GRAHAM ORION E . F A R R I S LEWIS G . JENNINGS...
McPherson Augusta Newton
Wichita Wellington ...Lebanon Simpson Marion Haven Norwich ...Anthony.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
655
District No. 44
HARMON J. B O W E R
District No. 45
E. R O Y FARWELL
Downs
District No. 46
HIRAM H . W E N T W O R T H
Russell
District No. 47 District District District District
No. No. No. No.
48 49 50 51
â&#x20AC;¢....Norton
HAYES FLOYD
Ness City .
...FRED E . F U L L E R GEORGE F . BBEZLEY CLARENCE E . FARNSWORTH BENJAMIN H . FLYR
:
Geneseo Girard Hoisington Oakley
District No. 52
HENRY 0 . TRINKLE
District N o . 53 District No. 54
CLARENCE M . CROSBY.. R. N E L S O N LONG
St. Francis Hoxie
District No. 55.... District No. 56...., District No. 57
GUY R . CURRIER BAYARD J. LONG HAROLD E . R I P P L E
Kensington Haviland Dodge City
District No. 58 District No. 59 District No. 60
W I L L C . DICKEY JOHN B . FLEMING BARLUS ROMSTEDX
Leoti Hamilton Ottawa
District No. 61
EARL W. R A Y
District District District District District District District District
HARVEY B . BRENEMAN ELMER S . N A N C E . . . . ^ JOHN F . CARTER CLARKE S . P O O L JAMES F . AYRES EDWARD M . SIMPSON ;PAUL B . HOFFMAN THOMAS R . CAUTHBRS
No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.
62 63 64 65. 66 67 68 69
District No. 70
BEN H . DAY
District No. 71
GEORGE W . M A N I O N
Garden City
Wilsey Macksville Oswego Nortonville Emmett Greenleaf Clyde Holyrood :...Ashland
Liberal Goodland
District No. 72
'JAMES H . MURRELL
North Topeka
District No. 73 District No. 74
CHARLES O . H A W K S BYRON FOWLER
Harveyville Ulysses
District No. 75
JAMES H . TRICE
...;
SPECIAL ADDRESSES.
No. 3 4 25 36 72
*Postoffice Addresses. 214 Pottawatomie St. 219 North 20th St. Box 86, K. S. A. C. 118 North Main St. 1228 North Harrison St.
Medicine Lodge
656
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OF DISTRICTS. DISTRICT N O .
Location. White Cloud Highland Troy... Wathena Severance
DISTRICT N O . 8.
1.
Name. .....White Cloud Smithton Troy .-. Wathena Severance DISTRICT N O .
Hiawatha Hamlin Morrill Powhattan Horton Ssbetha Robinson
No.
78 1 55 64 313
2.
Hiawatha.... Hamlin Morrill Powhattan . Horton Sabetha ..Robinson
.. 35 ..185 ..373 ...363 ..326 ..162 ...159
DISTRICT N O . 3.
Leavenworth Leavenworth Leavenworth King Solomon Leavenwoi1,h Hiram F t Leavenworth .....Hancock Lansing Nine Mile Boling Boling Easton Easton
2 10 68 311 49 365 45
DISTRICT N O . 4.
Kansas City Wyandotte 3 Kansas City..... Armourdale 271 Kansas City Kaw 272 *»ansas City *R. E. Sherman 369 Kansas City Ben H u r 322 Kansas City Rosedale 333 Kansas City West Gate 43S Bonner Springs Bonner Springs 366 White Church Delaware! 96 Piper.-: Piper ."...385 Turner Turner 425 •Roger E. Sherman. DISTRICT N O .
Olathe Gardner Edgerton Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill Overland Park Di.STRiCT Louisburg Paola Osawatomie Fontana
DISTRICT N O .
LaCygne Pleasanton Mound City Blue Mound Xenia Parker
5.
Olathe Gardner Palestine Shawnee Lenexa Spring Hill Overland Park N O . 6. Peace Paola Osage Valley Equity
19 65 127 .- 54 135 56 436
DISTRICT
Lane Greeley Garnett Westphaha Colony Kincaid Richmond..
NO.
DISTRICT N O .
243 37 24 131 61 S8 33 286 47 341
Circlevillp Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
250 130 53 89 13 i50 31 48 116 5 158 72 4
13.
Lawrence Acacia De Soto Linwood Doric .....Palmyra !...Henri Perry Lecompton DISTRICT N O .
351 100 194 71 274
12.
I..Arcana Mackey Muscotah Washington Active Huron Kickapoo DISTRICT N O .
Lawrence LawTcnce De Soto Linwood Eudora Baldwin Tonganoxie Perry Lecompton
339 211 44 305 212 338 426
11.
Whiting Polar Star Wetmore... Home Nemaha GofT DISTRICT N O .
Doniphan Effingham Muscotah Atchison Atchison Huron Potter
108 8 92 216 398 210 28 115 268
10.
Scammon Prudence Galena Baxter Black Diamond
DISTRICT No.
Whiting Netawaka Wetmore Centralia Corning God
No.
9.
Lane Greeley Delphian Avon ..Olive B r a n c h . . . Kincaid Richmond
Scammon Columbus Galena Baxter Springs... Weir
7.
LaCygne Eureka Mound City Lotus Xenia Parker
Name. Memphis Rising Sun Devon Hiattville Hepler Fulton Eldora Excelsior .....Bourbon
Location. Garland Fort Scott Devon Hiattville Hepler Fulton Mapletbn Uniontown Bronson
6 y 40 241' 83 23 190 415 420
14.
Circleville Holton Soldier Mayetta Hoyt Denison
20 42 240 393 327 372
GRAND LODGE OF
1923-24.
DiSTBICT N o . 15.
Location. Moran La Harpe lola Humboldt Savonbul-g
Name. Marmaton.... La Harpe lola Pacific Virginia..:....
DISTRICT N O . 23.
No. ..245 ..325 ,. 38 .. 29 .315
Location Yates Center Neosho Falls Le Roy Gridley Burlington
DISTRICT N O . 16.
Erie â&#x20AC;¢ Urbana Chanute Chanute Thayer
Erie Urbana Cedar King David.. Thayer DISTRICT N O .
Sedan Elgin Cedar Vale
,. 76 .239 .103 ..416 .149
17.
Vesper Olive Chautauqua
136 350 355
Edna Keystone Caney !.-..Tyro ,. Fortitude Cherryvale Carson Marysville Oketo Beattie Summerfield Axtell Seneca Oneida
91 25 269 354 234 39 323
DISTRICT N O . 20.
Waterville Blue Rapids Irving Frankfort Vermillion
Sutton Blue Rapids . Blue Valley... Frankfort Vermillion....
No. :...144 82 27 314 66
Constellation. New Albany.. Greenwood.... Coyville Harmony.. :....Altoona Benedict Buffalo
.. 95 . 81 .163 . S7 . 94 118 403 379
DISTRICT N O . 25.
...345 102 ....324 ...386 107 :.137 132
DISTRICT N O . 19.
Marysville 'Oketo Beattie Summerfield Axtell Seneca Oneida
Name. Gilead Tuscan Neosho Hebron Burlington
DISTRICT N O . 24.
Fredonia New Albany Fall River Coyville Neodesha Altoona .Benedict Buffalo
DISTRICT N O . 18.
Edna Coffeyville. Caney Tyro Independence Cherryvale Elk City
657
KANSAS.
.. 85 .169 .112 .. 67 ..320
Leonard \'ille Wamego Manhattan Riley Randolph
Garfield.... Wamego.... Lafayette... Ashlar Farmers
.235 .. 75 . 16 ,344 .166
DISTRICT N O . 26.
Clifton Clay Center Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Clifton Clay Center.. Highland...... Oak Hill Wakefield
.122 .134 .296 .334 .396
DISTRICT N O . 27.
Emporia Emporia Americus .-. Americus Hartford Hartford Saffordville Saffordville.. Cottonwood Falls...Zeredatha Lebo Lebo
.. 12 .109 .193 .395 80 152
DISTRICT N O . 21.
Topeka Topeka Topeka Auburn Dover Wakarusa Maple Hill
Topeka Orient Siloam .Auburn Dover Wakarusa.... Maple Hill..
Howard Elk Falls Longton Moline Grenola...
.101 .141 .. 79 ,. 70 .. 62 .407
Winfield Burden Dexter Maple City Arkansas City Latham
Euclid Signal Corinthian... Carbondale.. Ridgeway Scranton
Hope Meridian... Longton Moline Canopy DISTRICT N O . 29.
DISTRICT N O . 22.
Lyndon Osage City Burlingame Carbondale Overbrook Scrantpn
DISTRICT N O . 28.
.. 17 .. 51 ..225 .. 32 .138 .402 .370
Winfield Clinton Dexter Maple City^ Crescent Latham
.135 .126 .: 26 .267 ..248 .
HO 233 156 342 133 401
658
PROCEEDINGS
DISTRICT N O . 37.
DiSTBICT N o . 30.
Name. ...Republic ...Lebanon ...Belleville ...Narka Cuba Munden
lA)cation. Republic Scandia Belleville Narka Cuba Munden
No. 123 221 129 349 362 128
DiSTBICT N o . 3 1 .
Lincoln Sylvan Grove Lucas Luray Natoma Plainville Codell
Lincoln....' Sylvan Grove Blue Hill Luray Natoma Paradise Codell
154 359 198 153 !...390 290 418
DISTRICT N O . 32.
Abilene Bennington Enterprise Junction City Salina Solomon
Benevolent Bennington Enterprise Union Salina Solomon City
98 180 437 7 60 105
DISTRICT N O . 33.
Canton Galva McPherson Windcm Lindsborg Moundridge; Marquette ;
Canton Galva McPherson Windom Lindsborg Mound ridge Marquette
February,
OF THE
197 251 172 276 397 346 353
Localion. Belle Plaine Wellington South Haven Oxford Caldwell Milan Conway Springs Argonia
Name. Belle Plaine Wellington Haven...... Oxford Sumner Milan Mistletoe Argonia
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No. 173 150 .157 165 203 255 269 285
DISTRICT N O . 38.
Randall Jewell Mankato Burr Oak... Formoso Esbon Lebanon
Randall.......... Jewell Mankato Burr Oak. *. ..Formoso Salem Oak
304 11 87 178 336 228 287
DISTRICT N O . 39.
Minneapolis Barnard Delphos Glasco..... Simpson Bcloit Scottsville
Minneapolis Saltville Delphos Glasco : Sincerit.v Mt. Vernon Scottsviile
143 59 202 292 214 145 249-
DISTRICT N O . 40.
DISTRICT N O . 34.
Augusta Beaumont Douglass Leon El Dorado Towanda Rosalia
."...Mystic Tie Beaumont Douglass Joppa Patmos Towanda Rosalia
74 439 151 223 97 30 434
Gypsiun Herington Delavan Hope White City Marion Burdick
DISTRICT N O . 35.
Newton Halstead .Pea body Florence Burrton
Newton -.Halstead Halcyon Advance "..Burrton
.142 ,. 46 .120. .114 ..182
DISTRICT N O . 36.
Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita... Mulyane Clearwater Valley Center Cheney White Water Sedgwick
Sunflower 86 Wichita 99 Albert Pike 303 .....Bestor G. Brown....433 Mulvane 201 .'Unity 273 Valley Center 364 Morton 258 Brainerd .....280 Sedgwick 139
Gypsum City Kansas Delavan Cyrus ;.WhiteCitv Center Burdick
328 307 375 288 380 147 429
DISTRICT N O . 41.
ArUngton Turon.... Hutchinson Moimt Hope Haven Nickcrson Pretty Prairie
Cable Turon Reno Mount Hope Friendship Nickerson Pretty Prairie
299 358 140 238 208 43 428
DISTRICT N O . 42.
Kingman Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
Ninnescah Norwich Spivey Zenda Cunningham
230 319 347 378 ,... .427
GRAND LODGE OF
1923-24. DISTRICT N O .
Location. Anthony Harper Attica Waldron ' Freeport Bluff City
4.3.
Name. Anthony.-. Harper...... Attica Waldron Freeport Stohrville DISTRICT N O .
Almena Long Island Norton Norcatur Oberlin Jennings Lenora
DISTRICT No.
DiSTiiiOT No. 46. Russell ...Russell Hays Hays Ellis Apollo Bunker Hill Beulah Wa-Keeney Wa-Keeney DISTRICT No.
La Crosse McCracken Rush Center Ness City
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Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry Arcadia Arnia Walnut Farlington
294 12.'> 204 160 207 189
177 195 297 291 ;...148
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48.
Geneseo Frederick Cornerstone Alden SterUng Royal Chase DISTRICT No.
361 337 219 308 171 192 247
49.
Girard Cherokee Pittsburg Mulberry..... Arcadia..........* Arma Vulcan Godfrey.....
Location. Great Bend Larned EUinwood Hbisington Claflin
93 119 187 261 329 408 229 124
50.
Name. Great Bend.. Lamed Ellinwood Hoisington Claflin DISTRICT N O .
DISTRICT N O .
CooUdg! Syracuse Lakin Garden City: Deerfield
DISTRICT No.
DISTRICT No.
DISTRICT No.
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Cimarron Dodge City Spearville Ensign. Jetmore
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.293 .265 .332 .376 .399 .409 ;.394
57.
Preston St. Bernard Spearville .Ensign Alpha
DISTRICT N O .
Dighton Scott City Leoti Horace
183 175 264 174 184 405
56.
Kiowa Kilwinning.... Rob Morris... Grand View.. Mullinville..-.. Ha-viland Coats DISTRICT No.
.....281 348 414
55.
Gaylord Kirwin Logan Western Star Phillipsburg Kensington
Greensburg Pratt Preston Bucklin Mullin-ville Ha-viland Coats
164 383 404
54.
Millbrook Hoxie Morland
Gaylord Kirwin Logan Smith Center Phillipsburg Kensington
316 309 289 246 432
53.
Atwood ^McDonald ...Saint Francis
Hill City Hoxie Morland
...253 ...318 ...302 ...381 ...410 417
52.
Coolidge Syracuse Emerald Tyrian Deerfield
Atwood McDonald Saint Francis
No. 15 .:..167 217 .-...331 :.'-.424
51.
Oakley Oakley Wallace Wallace Gove Gove City... Grainfield Grainfield.... Quinter .....Quinter Sharon Springs Sharon Springs
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La Crosse ....330 McCracken 58 Walnut City 215 Walnut Valley., 191
DISTRICT No.
Geneseo Frederick Little River Alden Sterling...; Lyons Chase
310 231 199 317 186 360 181
45.
Glen Elder Cawker City > Downs Saqui.... ^ Occidental...: Newahcuba
659
DISTRICT N O .
No. 200 206 262 377 389 ....368
44.
NaphtaU Long Island Norton ; Norcatur Mountain Slope Jennings Lenora .:
Glen Elder : Cawker City Downs Osborne Alton ; Stockton
KANSAS.
283 222 388 413 282
58.
Barney 279 Anthem... :..284 Leoti ....!..'.:.....340 Horace ;..352
660
PROCEEDINGS DISTRICT N O .
Location. Eureka Madison Severy Hamilton Cilmax Toronto
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Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Melvern Williamsburg Waverly Quenemo Wellsville
Council Grove Parkerville Wilsey
Ottawa Melody MoKinley ^..Melvern Anchor Waverly Quenemo Wells ville
220 252 254 371 391 179
63 69 73 117 218 237
64.
14 2184 236 ..256 266
65.
Havensville Onaga Westmoreland Emmetfc Fostoria
Location. Washington Linn Haddam Greenleaf
34 188 257 387 392
66.
Name. Frontier.... Fraternal.. Dirigo Greenleaf., DISTRICT N O .
Concordia Clyde Jamestown Miltonvale
DISTRICT No.
Ellsworth Brookville Wilson Holyrood
DISTRICT N O .
DISTRICT N O .
DISTRICT N O .
DISTRICT N O .
DISTRICT N O .
...161 ...205 ...357 ...374 421
74.
Santa Fe Hugoton Elkhart Ulysses
Medicine Lodge Lake City Hazelton Kiowa
50 52 90 Ill 419
73.
Alma Eminence Alta Vista.... Dwight Harveyville
Sublette! Hugoton Elkhart Ulysses
.306 ..321 ..423
72.
Lake Pottawatomie Golden Rule Hesperian... Delia
DISTRICT N O .
Alma Eskridge Alta Vista Dwight Harveyville
..275 ..300 ..367 â&#x20AC;¢..431
71.
St. Thomas.. Goodland.... Seldea
Silver Lake ; St. Marys Topeka (North) Rossville Delia
.-.277 ..295 ..384 ..412
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Webb Fargo... Plains Minneola
Colby Goodland Selden
..146 ..209 ..298 ..343
69.
Ashland Comanche... Protection .. Wilmore
Meade Liberal Plains Minneola
113 176 227 242
68.
Ellsworth... . Brookville... Samaria Holyrood
Ashland Cold water Protection Wilmore
No. ..104 ..170 ..226 ..232
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St. John's Prairie Queen Jamestown Miltonvale
DISTRICT No.
63.
Oskaloosa Valley Falls .....!.Jefferson Meriden Lyra Mt. Zion..: DISTRICT No.
Havensville Onaga Westmoreland Emmett Fostoria....
36 '..168 382
62.
Adams Altamont Chetopa Parsons Landmark Temple DISTRICT No.
Oskaloosa. Valley Falls Winchester Meriden McLouth Nortonville
61.
Lewis ;...Stafford Ionic Macksville Sylvia Mt. Moriah DISTRICT No.
Oswego Altamont Chetopa Parsons Mound Valley McCune.....
18 400 41 22 224 244 270 356
Council Grove ParkerviUe Wilsey DISTRICT N O .
Lewis Stafford _St. John Macksville Sylvia Kinsley
No. 106 196 .213 301 411 121
60.
DISTRICT No.
February, DISTRICT No.
59.
Name. ...Fidelity '. Alartison Twin Grove..... TTamilton Climax Woodson
DISTRICT N O .
OF THE
312 406 422 435
75.
Delta 77 Medicine Valley ....260 Charity 263 Cosmos 278
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Morris Jackson Ottawa "Jackson.. Johnson Bourbon 'Cowley Lane Ford Doniphan Butler Shawnee.^ Osborne Morris
1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Wednesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday. 1st and 3d Friday Saturday'On or before ® ... 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday..; 2d and 4th Friday Saturday on or before @ ... 1st and 3d Saturday 2d Thursday 2d and 4th Frid».v 1st and 3d Thursday
^Nelson H. Davis Herman R. Miller Frank T. Slater
Panic. Hill Louis R. Penner *Harvey H. Miller Benjamine F. McDaniel •Elmer E. Stormont Frank Stauth '. Robert Clemetson Harold -B, Duryea. •Lester W. Moran Richard W. Getty •Percy Buckley
tJohn D. Harkness. Howard E. Houck. Harry P. Dean. Clarence E. McClarren. Chares B. Wiard. George A. "VanDyke. Chester E. Snyder. John H. Schiereck. Richard W. Evans. Frank L. -Brenner. Thomas M. Downey. Clyde G. Winter. Charles B. Bates. Henry W. Shafer.
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Easton •Palestine..... Edna Mackey Patmos Olive Carson Meridian.... Elkhart EUinwood... Apollo •Ellsworth... Emmett.... Emporia Enterprise.. Ensign Erie .' Salem Eminence... Doric
Leavenworth,. Johnson Labette Atchison; Butler Chautauqua... Montgomery.. Elk Morton Barton Ellis Ellsworth Pottawatomie •Lyon Dickinson..'... Gray Neosho Jewell ,_.. Wabaunsee Douglas .;
Saturday on or before ® » Monday on or before® 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Thursday....' 1st and 3d Wednesday 2d and 4th Monday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Monday Last Wednesday 1st and 3d Friday 1st and'3d Monday let and 3d Saturday 1st and 3d Friday 2d arid '^th'Monday........ 1st and 3d Thursday 2d and'4th Wednesday...'... 2d and 4th,Tuesday l.st and 3d Mondiy .2d and-4th Tuesday
Grant P. Decker Lloyd H. Murphy UlarB. Woolard Charles E. Paige ..'. Edgar Le'Van Golden Loyd B. Lawson Walton P. Jackson Asa B. Cooper Frank M. Nason Louis Ernsting Wayne Robertson Lawrence T. Kirk Thomas F. Blanks •Clement E. Parker....:.... Thufm'an'H. "Sherwood. John Vang WilUam L.Oliver Edward E. Duncan.. ..... Frank P. Frost LeRoy D. Harris
tDean G. Erhart. Perry E. Woldey. Clarence E. Kellenbcrger. Frank M. Marsh. Leon L. Cousland.' John V. Frahck. 'Lewis W. Davis. •Newton Hill. Harry W. Adams. Henry .R. Kirsch. 'Arthur Fauteux. Charles D. Mollree. Clarke S. Pool. Charles W. Cleaver. Edward'H. Kuster, George A. Meakimen. Daniel P. Mills. Edward Grauerholz. Lee J. White. J. Delbert Adams.
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Greenwood ;' •
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Galva' Tynan
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William E . T o l a n d ..
B e n j a m i n C. Greeiifield. Smith
S a t u r d a y on or before ® William H . M a y
Glen Elder Goff
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Charles D . Pritchard. Ora'S. Wood. J a i n e s C. R i g g s . t l ^ e Smith.' ,. R a l p h P . Wells. tWilliam J. Snyder. Alfred C a r p e n t e r . John T.Bartley. ' Oceolft C. P r a t h e r . G e o r g e H . Nodurft. William 0 . S t a r n a . F r a n k A. Gass. H a r r y L. Woods. Jesse R . B e n d e r . J a m e s S. Russell. Frank H. Laberteaux. J a m e s A. W i l l i a m s . J o s e p h R . Million. Lebbcus D . Walrad. Alfred E . GJedhill. Lloyd E." G o o d m a n . Larkib B. Davidson. Soplius' N u t l a n d . Eugene'F. Pound. Arley H . F i t a w a t e r .
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. NAMES OP OFFICERS AND LODGES—Continued..
'No. • :, 'Location.
352 326 155 31S •12; 406 29 72, 140
Horace-•.*.'.'... .. Horton.." , Howard...;.... . Hoxie Hoyt.,:...;:;'.'... I HuRoton I Humboldt ' Huron... Hutchinson . .
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Fred-Led better John L. Graham Eiank K. Andrews Albert J. Steioahouer Fred E. Rose Nelson M. Sution Peter E. Benson.. James,S. Grimes...... . Alveene B. Rogers
tFr'ank A. Moore. Ralph D..Hni. Hollv M. Milltr. Floyd A. Sloai. Alexander.Lee. Cutbbcrt.B. Combs. Guy.O. Biiskirk, Oliver M. Anderson. Odie L. Bateman
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Montgomery Allen....:;:;.... Marshall.::....
2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Tuesday 2d:and•4th Saturday
C.RayShults Herbert E. Whitaker. John W, Ewing....;
Edward H. Stewart. Benn Wynn Hugg. John F. Hoyt.
227 360 282 11
Jamestown Jennings Jctmore Jewell Junction City
Jamestown Jennings Alpha Jewell Union
Cioud.: :.:.. Decatur Hodgeman.... Jewell Geary..,.;;.....
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and 3d Tuesday and 3d Monday and 3d Monday and 3d Wednesday.. and 3d Thursday......
Andy P . Hanson Everett J. Bainter .... William J. Mack..; Fred W. Meyer; James R. Calkin
William R. AnsdeU. RoUin A. Underwood. Walton S.'Kenyon. Powell'G.. Price. Charles.p. Gove.
Kansas City... Kansas City... Kansas City... Kansas City... Kansas City... Kansas'City... Kansns City... Kensington... Kincaid
Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw Ben 'Hur Rosed ale R. E..Sherman West Gate Kensington Kincaid.
Wyandotte;.. Wyandotte... Wyandotte... Wyandotte... Wyandotte... Wyandotte... Wyandotte... Smith Anderson
1st and 3d Friday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday Every Thur.3day 1st and 3d liViday....: 2d and 4th Saturday _2d,and 4th Wednesday 2d and'4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Monday ....:..
*Ered-C^ Burns *David>. Rider •William L. Johnson ... •Charles Hutchings •Dean E. Davis •Jessel-.Reeder •Harry 'G. Mailer Arley C. Hennon Charles.N. Caldwell...
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tJames E. iPorter. tRobert W. Radford. tArthur H. StricKland. tFrank McDougall. tFrank L.iHagannian. fFred H. Mertel., ' tClarendon Greonwoo<l, Jr. Guy R. Currier. Henry L. Woodard.
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219 264 231 26 243 108 153 101 102
Little River Logan Long Island Longton Louisburg Lucas Luray Lyndon Lyons
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Rice Phillips.. Phillips.. Elk Miami., Russell... Russell... Osage Rice
2d and 4th Tuesday 2d and 4th Tuesday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Thursday 1st and 3d Monday..: 1st and 3d Thursday Island 3d Tuesday..: 1st and 3d Wednesday... 2d and 4th Thursday
Harry L. PetersonAbram Troup, Sr Lyman B. Arnold KoyTolbert WilHom L. Bartholomet OttoiL. Walmer OpieO. Mowrey George H. Hoerman Daniel M. Nash
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Macksville Madison Manhattan Mankato Maple City Maple Hill Mapleton Marion Marquette Marys ville Mayetta MoCracken McCune McDonald McLouth McPherson Meade Medicine Lodge,
Macksville.... Madison Lafayette Mankato Maple City... Maple Hill... Eldora Center Marquette .... Marysville ... Mayctte McCrackeii .. Temple McDonald ... Lyra McPherson... Webb Delta
Stafford Greenwood.. Riley...: Jewell Cowley Wabaunsee.. Bourbon Marion McPherson.. Marshall Jackson Rush Crawi'ord .... RawHns Jeffenion...... McPherson.. Meade Barber
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Walter J. Eiohenberger Frank Klasscr Walter E. McKeen Glenn Green Jeremiah M. Bowman . Howard Adams Kieth Moyer Charles S. Locklin *Otto W: Johnson.... Waldejnar von Reisen . CarlL. Dillingham James W. Parker Clarence R. Wolfe •Donald L. Kyte David K. Dick Edison F. Kubin Jesse E. MoKinney Riley W. MacGregor....
Name of Lodge.
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No.
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Thayer Tonganoxie ... Topeka Topeka Topeka (No) . Topeka Toronto Towanda Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Thayer Henri Topeka...... Orient Golden Rule.... Siloam Woodson Towanda Troy Turner Turon Tyro
Neosho Leavenworth .... Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Shawnee Woodson Butler Doniphan Wyandotte Reno Montgomery ...
1st and 3d Friday 1st Sat. and 3d Thurs.. 1st and,3d Wednesday. 1st and 3d Friday 2d and 4th Thursday... 1st and 3d Thursday... Ist and 3d Monday 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st Mon. and 2d Sat.., Ipt and 3d Thursday..,. 1st and 3d Saturday.... 2d and 4th Friday
Harry Pownall Fjdward D. SchilUng... *Homer C. Armstrong., •Kenneth N. Pomeroy.. *ChestPr A. Buell *Homer B. Fink Thomas Lee Eades Joseph E. Waterson..,. Oliver C. Fuller |*Jamea D. Adkins....... Francis H. Tooley Albert W. Franklin...,
Edwin C. Eagles. William Heynen. ItGeorge W. McClelland. tEvan Davis: IfJames H. Murrell. tBurl J. Snow. E. Francis Armstrong. Napoleon L, Reed. Lee S. Glasgow. Elmer W. Wilson. Frederick R. Frank. WilUam W. Cottingham.
435 115 239
Ulysses Uniontown Urbana
Ulysses Excelsior Urbaria
Grant Bourbon Neosho..
Saturday on or before i 1st and 3d Thursday...,
Charles D.Hickok.... MiloMiller John F. Dawson, Jr.
364 21 320
Valley Center Valley Falls .. Vermillion
Valley Center .. Valley Falls .... Vei-million
Sedgwick Jefferson Marshall
1st and 3d Wednesday. 1st and 3d Wednesday. 1st and 3d Thursday...,
*Travi8 C. Parkinson Wilham B. Posey Elton W. Hybskmann .
Eugene S. Talcott. John C. Burkert. Joseph H. Johnson,
402 148 396 377 ,318 229 75 104 85 64 244 274 ISO
Wakarusa Wa-Keeney... Wakefield Waldron Wallace Walnut..... Wameffo Washington..., Waterville Wathena Waverly ^. Weir Wellington
Wakarusa Wa-Keeney Wakefield Waldron Wallace Vulcan.. Wamego...; Frontier Sutton Wathena Waverly Black Diamond Wellington
Shawnee Trego Clay.: Harper Wallace .Crawford Pottawatomie .. Washington Marshall Doniphan Coffey Cherokee Sumner
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Arthur F.-Robb David E. Cypher Lee D. Keener •Henry Zeller •Frank C. Japhet Roy Robison >. Milton W. Stanley J. Harry Barley Robert E. Berner Taylor M. Bauer Forest W. Wilson Luther L. Arbucklo Clarence J. Wells
PhiUp T. Caaier. Lee W. Hinshaw. Reginald Harding. Adolph E. Deere. Roland 0 . Scott. James E. Miller. Harold Child. I-eroy E. Savvin. Henry C. Willson. Michael Bauer, Jr. Ernest A. Farrow. Gabriel Anderson. Perry E. Miller.
John M. Alsdorf. Arch L. Ramsey. Myron B. Smith.
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No.
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Wellsville Wellsville..; Westmoreland ... Westmoreland ... Pottawatomie ....
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Church ... City White City Cloud White Cloud Water Whiting
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Charles A. Smith. W. Bert Hart. Saturday on or before @ » .... Charles W! Hendershot •Rudolph J. Brotherson Cecil O'. Steele Firth M : Dodd
Claude J. Wood.
Georeo L. Kclley.
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Irving P. Belden. tWilliam H. McCoin.
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Thursday oh'or before® McPherson Winfield
Winfield
David 0 : Watts.
Yates Center
Gilead
Fred C. Cannady.
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1 George A. Wohlford.
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES. MASTERS. No. *Addre88cs. 3—1023 Cleveland Ave. 17—116 Western Ave. 18—R. F. D. No. 3. 20—ilolton. R. F. U. 23—R. F. D. No. 1. 34—America Citv 47—Bronson, R! F. D. No. 2. 50—Topeka, R. M. No. 0. 51 —1R23 Clay. 54—Merriam. 50—Ocheltree. 71 —Rivor^on. 86—1431 Oti.i A v e .
90—Miraouri Paoifio Depot. 92—Fort Scott, R. No. 1. 90—Ilot.hel, R. R. No. 1. 99—P. O. Box 2.55. 122—Vijiing. 124—Arcadia. 130- -Holton. 131—R. F. D. No. 1. 135—Kenneth. 138—Auburri. 170—Offiirle. 182—R. F . D . No. 1. 20B—Duquoin. 224—^Ouenomo. 225—1225 Mulvanc.
MASTERS. .Vo. *Addre8ses. 247—Lyons, R. F. D. 249—Randall. 271—1033 Kansas Ave 272—519 North 14th. 303—Scottish Rite Temple. .308—Raymond. 310—Prairie View. 311—P. 0 . Box 540. • 315—Stark. 31S—MoAllaster. 322—3319 Metropolitan Ave. 333—4720 State Line. 337—Lyons, Rt. No. 5. 341—Goodrich. 351—West Mineral. 353—Lindsborg. 363-Baker, R. F. D. No. 1. 364—Maize. . 365—Leavenworth, fi. F. D. No. 3. ' 368—Manchester, Okla., R. F. D. 369—1720 North 18th. 374—Junction City, R. F. I). No. 6 378—Duquoin. 383—R. R. No. 2. 391—Plevna. 395—Emporia. 411—Eureka, R. R. No. 2. 425—Muncie, R. R. No. 1. , 431—Fowler, R. F. D. 4.33—1053 North Main 438—604 Minnesota Ave.
. SECRETARIES. No. fAfldresses. 3—Masonic Temple. 10—Box 86, K. a. A. C. '17—Masonic Temple. 45—R. F. D. No. 1. 47—Bronson, R. F. D. No. 1. 50—Topeka, R. R. No. 6. 51—1400 Topeka Ave. 56—Bucyrus. > 86—312 Union Nat'l. Bank Bide 9 0 - 1 2 2 8 North Harrison. 98—Kansas City, 736 Euclid. 99—P.O. Box 2.55. 101—R. F . D. No. 3. 131—R. F . D . No. 3. 1S.5—Hiawatha R . F . D. No. 3.
SECRETARIES. No. "j Addresses. 22.5—1251 Lane St. 271—219 North 20th St. 272—749 Washington Blvd. 303—Scottish Rite Temple. 311—C. lit G. C. Schools 322—1629 South 29th St. 333-2016 West 41st St. • 352—Tribune. 363—Hiawatha, R. F. D. No. 1. 36.5—Leavenworth, R. F.-D. No. 3. 369—3021 North 22nd St. 375—R.F. D. No. 1. 379—Rose. 433—Box 963. 438—604 Minnesota Ave.
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Eirick C. Cole W. *C. H. Chandler W. W. E. Hutchison Wm. L. Burdick Eirick C. Cole Giles H. Lamb *C. H. Chandler Charles E. Lobdell . W. Wm. L. nurdick Giles H. Lamb Charles S. Lobdell.. Wm. I. Stuart W Charles E. Lobdell.. Wm. I. Stuart• ' W. Charles E. Lobdell .. Wm. I. Stuart Hugh P. Farrelly.. W Wni. I. Stuart Hugh P. Farrelly W Owen J. Wood Hugh P. Fnrrclly John McCullagh ... V Hugh P . Farrolly *John A. Ferrell W Ben S. Paulen *. Richard E. Bird John McGullagh Richard 'E. Bird ... Elmer F. Strain ' W. Richard E. Bird Elmer F . Strain Charles A.. Loucks.. John W. Neilson Elmer F. Strain Charles A. Loucks... "Charles N. Fowler..., ,W. W. E. Hutchison Eirick C. Cole *C. H. Chandler
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E X P E L L E D , 1923.
Lawrence Lodge No. 6.—FRANCIS M . P E R K I N S , March 26, 1923. Shawnee Lodge No. 54.—FORREST C . GATES, October 17, 1923. McCracken Lodge No. 58.—CHARLES C . CLAMPITT, June 26, 1923. Mystic Tie Lodge No. 74.—WILLIAM T . H E R D , February 9, 1923. E u r e k a Lodge No. 88.—CLARENCE WORTMAN, November 6, 1923. Constellation Lodge No. 95.—OSCAR A. ANDERSON, October 17, 1923. Fortitude Lodge No. 107.—LABAN E . HARMON, F e b r u a r y 24, 1922. Signal Lodge No..141.—FRANK M . M I L L E R , April 5, 1922. Dexter Lodge No. 156.—FRED GORDON, September 9, 1922. L a m e d Lodge No. 167.—WILLARD L . E A R L , June 6, 1923. W e b b Lodge N o . 275.—EARNEST F . BALLARD, August 15, 1922. Emerald Lodge No. 289.—WILLIAM W . NAYLOR, November 27, 1923. Formoso Lodge No. 336.—BERT GOSNEY, M a y 24, 1923. Morland Lodge No. 414.—-ARTHUR E . MBRRIWEATHER, November 20,1923. Perry Lodge No. 415.—Louis V. LICHTENSTERN, August 23, 1923.
S U S P E N D E D F O R U N M A S O N I C C O N D U C T , 1923.
Wichita Lodge No. 99.—JAMES A. E L L I S , M a y 21, 1923. Winfield Lodge No. 110.—GEORGE S . BROWN, J a n u a r y 11, 1923. Douglass Lodge No. 151.—RAYMOND W . HOLCOMB, October 6, 1923. Phillipsburg Lodge No. 184.—CHESTER C . M O R S E , December 20, 1923. Mountain Slope Lodge No. 186.—JESSE L . FITZGERALD, April 16, 1923. Albert Pike Lodge No. 303.—EDWARD B . SNAVELY, March 28, 1923. L a H a r p e Lodge No. 325.—GEORGE H . BUSLEY, M a r c h 29, 1923. Sylvan Grove Lodge No. 359.—RAYMOND M . SKAGGS, February 1, 1923. P e r r y Lodge No. 415.—BURBON L . FOWLER, June 28, 1923.
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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. Name. Acacia Active Adams Advance Albert Pike Alden Alma Alpha Altamont 'AltaVista Altoona Americus Anchor Anthem Anthony Apollo ; Arcadia Arcana .Argonia Arma Armourdale Ashland...; Ashlar Attica Atwood Auburn Avon Axtell
No. 9 lo8 63 114 303 308 161 2S2 69 ...357 '.: .118 109 224 284 200 297 329 31 28.5 408 271 277 344 202 164 32 305 234
Location. Lawrence. Atchieion. C>swego. Florence. Wichita. Alden. Alma. Jetmorc. Altamont. AltaVista. Altoona. Americus. Williamsburg. .Scott Cit.v. Anthony. Kllis. Arcadia. Doniphan. Argonia. .Arma. Kansas City. Ashland. Riley. Attica. Atwood. Auburn. Westphnlia. Axtoll.
Barney Baxter
279 High ton. 71 Baxter yprings.
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Beaumont 439 Belle Plaine 173 Belleville 129 Benedict 403 Benevolent....98 BenHur 322 Bennington 180 Be.storG. Brown 433 Beulah 291 Black Diamond 274 BlueHill 198 Blue Rapids 1G9 Blue Valley 112 Boling ; 305 Bonner Springs 366 Bourbon 268 Brainerd :....280 Brookville 209 Buffalo 379 â&#x20AC;˘ Burdick. 429. Burlington 66 Burr Oak 178 Burrton 182 Cable Caney Canopy Canton Carbondale Carson CawkerCity Cedar Center C'haritv Chase f. Chautauqua Cherokee Cherrvvale Chetopa Circleville
299 324 248 197 70 132 125 103 147 263 247 355 119 137 73 20
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Beaumont. Belle I'laine. Belleville. Benedict. -Abilene. Kansas City. Bennington. Wichita. Bunker Hill. Weir. Lucas. Blue Rapids. Irving. Boling. Bonner Springs. Bronson.' White Water. Brookville. Buff.ilo. Burdiek. Burlington. Burr Oak Burrton. Arlington. Caney. Grenola. Canton. Carbondale. Elk City. Cawker City. Chanute. Marion. Hazelton. Chase. Cedar Vale. Cherokee. Cherryvale. Chetopa. Circleville.
Name. Claflin Clay Center CUfton Climax Clinton Coats Codell Comanche Constellation Coolidge Corinthian Cornerstone Cosmos Council Grove Coyville Crescent Cuba Cunningham Cyrus
No. 424 134 122 411 233 394 418 295 95 316 79 219. 278 36 57 133 362 427 288
Ijocciioji. ClaCin. Clay Center Clifton. Climax. Burden. Coats. Codell. Coldwater. Fredonia. Cooldige. Burlingame. Little River. Kiowa. Council Grove. Coyville. Arkansas City. Cuba. Cunningham. Hope.
Deerfield Delavan Delaware Deha Delphian Delphos Delta Denison DeSoto Devon Dexter Dirigo Doric Douglass Dover Downs Dwight
432 375 96 419 44 202 77 372 40 92 156 226 83 151 138 204 374
Deerfield. Delavan. White Church. Deha. Garnctt. Delphos. Medicine Lodge. Denison. De Soto. Devon. Dexter. Haddani. Eudora. Douglass. Dover. Downs. Dwight.
Easton Edna Eldora Elkhcrt KUinwood Ellsworth Emerald Eminence Emmett Emporia Ensign Enterprise Equity Erie Euclid Eureka Excelsior
45 345 28 422 217 146 289 205 3S7 12 413 437 131 76 101 88 115
Easton. Edna. Mapleton. Elkhart. Ellinwood. Elkworth. Lakin. Eskridge. Emmett. Emporia. Ensign. Enterpri.<?e. Fontana. Erie. Lyndon. Plea.^anton.. Union town.
Fargo Farmers Fidelity Formoso Fortitude Fostoria Frankfort Fraternal Frederick Freeport Friendship Frontier Fulton
300 166 106 336 107 392 67 170 337 389 208 104 210
Liberal. Randolph. Eureka. Formaso. Independence. Fostoria. Franklort. Ijnn. Frederick. Freeport. Haven. Washington Fulton.
Galena Galva Gardner
104 Galena. 251 Oalva. 65 Gardner.
GRAND LODGE OF
1923-24.
Name. Garfield Gaylord Geneseo Gilead.'. Girard Glasco GleD E l d e r Godfrey '. Goff Golden Rule Goodlnnd Gove City Grainfield G r a n d View Great Bend Greeley Grecnleaf Greenwood Gypsum City
No. Location. 235 L e o n a r d ville. 183 G a y l o r d . 361 G e n e s e o . 144 Y a t e s C e n t e r . 93 Girard. 292 G l a s c o . 294 G l e n E l d e r . 124 F a r l i n g t o n . 4 3 0 Goff. : 90 North Topeka. 321 G o o d l a n d . 302 G o v e . .381 Grainfield. 376 B u c k l i n . 15 G r e a t B e n d . 211 G r e e l e y . 232 Greenleaf. 163 F a l l R i v e r . 328 G y p s u m . .
Halcyon Halstead Hamilton Hamlin Hancock Harmony Harper Hartford H a r v e y ville Hiven Havensville Haviland Hays Hebron Henri Hipler Hi^spsriau Hiattville Hiawatha Highlaad Hiram HoisingtoD H:)lton Holyrood Home Hops Horace Horton Hoxie -..-..â&#x20AC;˘ Hoyt Hugoton Huron
120 P e a b o d y . 46 H a l s t e a d . 301 H a m i l t o n . 185 H a m l i n . 311 F t . L e a v e n w o r t h . 94 iVeodesha. 206 H a r p e r . 193 H a r t f o r d . 421 H a r v e y v i l l e . 157 S o u t h H a v e n . 34 H a v e n s v i l l e . 409 H a v i l a n d . 195 H a y s . ...314 G r i d l e y . 190 T o n ^ a n o x i e . 398 H e p l e r . Ill Hossville. 216 t l i a t t v i l l e . 3o Hiav/.atha. 296 G r e e n . 68 Leavenworth. .'.331 H o i s i n g t o n , 42 H o l t o n . 343 H o l y r o o d . 89 C e i i t r a l i a . 155 H o w a r d . 352 H o r a c e . 326 H o r t o n . 348 " H o x i e . 327 H o y t . 406 H u g o t o n . 72 H u r o n .
Ionic Tola
254 3S
St. J o h n . loll'..
Jamestown Jefferson .Tennings Jewell Joppa
227 84 360 11 223
Jamestown. Winchester. Jennings. Jewell. Leon.
Kansas Kaw Kensington Keystone Kiekapoo 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. Chamite. Ijeavenworth. Greensburg. Kirwin.
LaCros.se LaCygne Lafayette
330 61 16
LaCrosse. LaCygne. Manhattan.
KANSAS.
701 .
Name. LaHarpe , Lake Landmark Lane Larned Latham Lawrence Leavenworth Lebanon Lebo Lecompton Ijcnexa Lenora .Leoti Lewis Lincoln Lindsborg Lin wood Logan Long Island Longton Lotus Liiray Lyra
No.
Location.
325 50 218 339 187 401 6 2 221 152 420 135 181 340 220 154 397 241 264 231 26 286 1.53 256
LaHarpe. Silver L a k e . M o u n d Valley. Lane. Larned. Latham. Lawrence. Leavenworth. Scandia. . Lebo. Lecompton. Lenexa. Lenora. Leoti. Lewis. Lincoln. Lindsborg. Lin wood. Logan. Long Island. Longton. Blue Mound. Luray. McLouth.
Mackey 48 Macksviile .....371 Madison 196 Mankato 87 MapleCity 342 M a p l e Hill 370 Marrnaton 245 Marquette 353 Marvs^ille 91 Mayetta -.393 McCracken 58 McDonald 383 McKinley 41 McPherson 172 Medicine Valley 260 Melody 400 Melvern 22 Memphis 108 Meriden 230 Meridian 126 Milan 255 Millbrook 281 Miltouvalc 242 Minneapolis 143 Minneola 431 Mistletoe 269 Molinp 267 Morland 414 Morrill 373 Morton 258 Mound City 33 Moundridge 346 M o u n t a i n Slope 186 Mount Hope 238 Mount Moriah 179 M o u n t Vernon 145 M o u n t Zion 266 Mulberry 261 Mullinville 399 Mulvane ...201 Munden 128 Muscotah 116 Mystic Tie 74
Ffhngham. Macksville. Madison, Maukato. Maple City. M a p l e Hill. Moran. Marquette. Marysville. Mayetta. McCracken. McDonald. Pomona. MePherson. Lake City. Ottawa. Melvern. Garland. Meriden. Elk Falls. Milan. Hill City. Miltonvale. Minneapolis. Minneola. Conway Springs, Moline. Morland. Morrill. Cheney. Mound City, Moundridge. Oberlin. Mount Hope. Kinsley. Beloit. Nortonville, Mulberry. Mullinville. Mulvane. Munden. Muscotah. Augusta.
Naphtali Narka Natoma Nemaha Neosho Newahcuba New Albany Newton
Almena. Narka. Natoma. Corning. LeRoy. Stockton. New Albany, Newton.
.'
310 349 390 13 27 189 81 142
702 Name. Niokerson Nine Mile Ninnescah Noroatur Norton Norwich
PROCEEDINGS No. Location. 43 Niokerson. 49 Lansing. 230 Kingman. 317 Norcatur. ;...]99 Norton. 319 Norwich.
Oak OakHill Oakley Occidental Oketo ' Olathe Olive Olive Branch Onat;a Oneida Orient Osage Valley Oskaloosa Ottawa Overland Park Oxford
287 ,334 253 207 25 19 350 212 ....18S 323 :... .51 24 14 18 436 163
Lebanon. Oak Hill. Oakley. Alton. Oketo. Olathc. Elgin. Colonv. Onaga. Oneida. Topeka. Osawatomie. Oskaloosa. Ottawa. Overland Park Oxford:
Pacifie Palastine Palmyra Paola Paradise Parker Piirkerville Parsons Patmos Peace Perry Phdlipsburg Piper Pittsburg Plains PolarStar Pottawatomie Powhattaa PrpirieQueen Preston Pretty Prairie Protection Prudence
29 127 23 37 ...290 ...341 IfiS 117 97 243 415 134 385 187 367 130 52 363 176 283 428 384 100
Humboldt. Edgerton Bnldwir Paola. Plainvillc. Parker. Parkerville. Parsons. El Dorado. Louisburg Perry. Phillipsburg Piper. Pif,t=.hurrr Plains. Nutawaka. St. Marys Powhattan. Clyde. Cimarron. Pretty Prairie. Protection. Colunibus.
Quenemo .' Quinter Randall Reno Republic Richmond Ridgeway â&#x20AC;˘RisingSun Robinson Rob Morris R. E. Sherman Rosalia Rosedale Royal Russell
270 410 304 140 123 426 02 S 1,59 332 369 4.33 3,33 192 177
Queneriio. Quinter. Randall. Hutchinson. Republic. Richmond. Overhrook. FortScott. Robinson. Preaton: Kansas City Rosalia Kan.s.as Citv. Lyons. Russell.
Sabetha SafTord ville Salem Salina Saltville .Samaria Santa Fe Saqui Scammon Scotts\ille Scranton Sedgwick : Selden Seneca Severance Sharon Springs
162 395 228 60 ,59 298 312 160 351 249 407 139 423 39 313 417
Sabetha. Safford ville. Esbon. Sahna. Barnard, Wilson. Sublette. 0.?borne. Scanimon. Scottsrille. Scranton. Sedgwick. .Selden. Seneca. Severance. Sharon Springs.
OF THE
February,
Name. No. Location. Shawnee 54 Shawnee. Signal 141 OsaigcCity. Siloam 225 Topeka. Sincerity 241 Simpson.. Smithton 1 Highland, Soldier 240 Soldier. Solomon City 105 Solomon. Spearville 388 Spearville. Spivey 347 Spivey. Spring Hill .50 Spring Hill. St. Bernard 222 Dodge City. Saint Francis 404 Saint Francis. St. John's 113 Concordia. St. Thomas 306 Colby. Stafford 232 Stafford. Sterling 171 Sterling. Stohrvillo .368 Bluff City. Summer 203 Caldwell. .Summerfield 354 .Summerfield. Sunflower 86 Wichita. Sutton 85 Waterville. Sylvan Grove .339 Sylvan Grove. Sylvia 391 Sylvia. Syracuse 309 Syracuse. Temple 237 McCune. Thayer 149 Thayer. Topeka 17 Topeka. Towanda 30 Towanda. Troy 55 Troy. Turner 425 Turner. Turon 358 Turon. Tuscan 82 Neosho Falls. Twin Grove.../. 213 Severy. Tyrian 246' Garden City. Tyro .-...,386 Tyro. Ulysses: 435 Ulysses. r'nirtn
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Unity. Urbana
273 Clearwater. 239 Urbana.
Valley C'enter Valley Kills Vermillion Vesper Virginia Vulcan
364 21 320 136 315 229
Valley Center. Valley Falls, Vermillion. Sedan. Savonburg. Walnut.
Wakarusa Wa-Keoncy Wakefield Waldron Wallace Walnut City Walnut Valley W.amego Waslungton Wathena Waverlv Webb Wellington Wellsrille Western Star WestG.ite Westmoreland Wetmore White City White Cloud Wliiting Wichita... Wilrnore Wilsey Windom Winfield Wooflson Wyandotte
402 148 396 377 318 215 191 75 5 64. 244 275 150 3.56 174 438 257 53 380 78 250 99 412 382 270 110 121 3
Wak.arusa. Wa-Keeney. Wakefield. Waldron. Wallace. Rush Center. Ness City. Wamego. Atchison. Wathena. Waverly. Meade. Wellington. Wellsville. Smith Center. K.insas City. Westmoreland. Wetmore. White City. White Cloud. Whiting. Wichita. Wilmore. Wilsey. Windom. Winfield. Toronto. Kansas City.
Xenia Zenda Zeredatha
47
Xenia.
378 Zenda. SO CottonwoodFalls
GRAND LOGDE OF
1923-24.
703
KANSAS.
LIST OF LODGES BY COUNTIES. County.
Location.
Name.
No.
Allen..
Humboldt.. lola LaHarpe— Morau SavonburK-.
Pacific lola I^aHarpe Marnmton.. Virginia
29 3S 325 245 315
Anderson..
Colony Garnett Greeley. Kincaid Westphalia..
Olive Branch.. Delphian Greeley Kincaid
212 44 2U 338 305
Atchison..
Atchison ... Atchison.... Hffingham. Huron Potter Muscotah..
Washington.. Active Mackey Huron Ki okapoo Muscotah
5 158 4S 72 4
Barber..
Hazeltou Kiowa Lake City Medicine Lodge..
Charity , Cosmos Medicine Valley.. Delta ,
263 •27S' 260 77
Barton..
Claflin EUinwood Great Bend Hoisington
Claain EUinwood.... Great Bend.. Hoisington...
424 217 15 331
Bourbon..
Bronsnn Devon Fort Scott... Fulton Garland HiJittvillc... M.ipleton.... Uniontown.. Xenia
Bourbon Devon Rising Sun.. Fulton Memphis Hiattville... Eldora Excelsior Xenia
268 92 8 210 •108 216 28 115 47
Brown..
Hamlin Hiawatha.... Horton Morrill Powhattan.. Robinson....
Hamlin Hiawatha... Horton Morrill Fowhattan.. Robinson....
326 373 363 159
Butler..
Augusta Beaumont Douglass El Dorado Lathams Leon Rosalia To wand a Whitewater..
Mystic Tie.. Beaumont... Douglass... Patmos Latham Joppa Rosalia Towanda.... Brainerd.:...
74 439 151 97 401 223 434 30 280
Chase
Cottonwood Falls.. Saffordville ,
Zeredatha.... Saffordville..
SO 395
Chautauqua.
Cedar Vale.. Elgin Sedan
355 350 136
Cherokee
Baxter Springs.. Columbus Galena.; Scammon Weir
Chautauqua.. Olive Vesper Baxter Prudence Galena Scammon Black Diamond..
Cheyenne
Saint Francis..
Saint Francis
404
116
185 3D
71 100 194 351 274
704
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued. County.
Location.
Clark..
Minneola.. Aahland....
Clay....
Name.
No. 431 277
Clay Center.. Clifton Green Oak Hill Wakefield
Minneola Ashland Clay* Center Clifton Highland Oak Hill Wakefield
Cloud..
Clyde Concordia... Glasco Jamestown.. Miltonvalc..
Prairie Queen.... St. John's Glasco Jamestown Miltonvalo
176. 113 292 227 242
CofTey..
Burlington.. Gridley Lebo LeRoy Wavorlj'
Burlington Hebron Lebo Neosho Waverly
66 314 152 27 244
Cold water.. Protection. Wilmore
Comanche Protection Wilmore
295 3S4 412
Arkansas Ci ty Burden Dexter Maple City... Winfield
Crescent Clinton Dexter Maple City Winfield
133 233 156 342 110
•Comanche
Cowley..
CrawfnrH ,
134 122 296 334 396
,
Arma Cherokee.... Farlington.. Girard Hepler McCune Mulberry..., Pittsburc... Walnut
Arma Cherokee Godfrey Girard Heplor Temple Mulberry Pittsburg -Vulcan
320 4()K 119 124 93 398 237 261 187 2?9
Decatur
.lennincs... Obcrlin Norcatur..
Jennintrs MoiiiitHin Slope Norcntur
360 186 317
Dickinson..
Abilene Enterprise.. Herins^tnn. Hope Solomon
Benevolent Enterprise Kansas Cyrus Solonion City...
98 437 307 288 105
Doniphan..
Doniphan HighlanU Severance Troy Wathena White Cloud.
Arcana Smithton Severance Troy Wathena White Cloud
31 1 313 55 64 7S
Douglas..
Baldwin Eudora Lawrence Lawrnece Iiecompton..
Palmyra
23 S3 6 9 420
Edwards..
Kinsley. Tiewis...,
Elk
Elk Falls.. Grenola.... Howard ., Longton... Mohne
Doric
T^wrence Acacia Leconipton Mt. Moriah J<ewis Meridian Canopy Hope Lonston Mohne
179 220 126 24S 155 26 267
1923-24
GRAND LODGE OF
705
KANSAS.
L I S T O P L O D G E S B Y COUNTIES—Coraiinued. County. Ellis
Location.
Name.
X^::.
Ellsworth
Ellis Hays Ellsworth Holyrood Wilson
Elkworth.. Holyrood.., Samaria
No. 297 105 146 343 298
Finney
Garden City..
Tynan
240
Ford
Bucklin Dodge City ... Spearville
Grand View.. St. Bernard... Spear\ille
376 222 388
Franklin..
Lane Ottawa Ottawa Pomona Richmond Welhiville Williamsburg.
Lane.....„•... Ottawa.^... Melody McKinley.. Richmond. Wellsv-llo... Anchor
339 18 400 41 426 356 224
Geary
Junction City
Union
Gove
Gove Grainfield...... Quinter
Gove City.. Grainfield... Quinter
302 381 410
Graham
Hill City
Millbrook.. Morland....
281 414
Grant Gray
Morlaiid Ulysses
Ulya'es
Cimarron
Preston.. Ensign...
283 413
Greeley
Ensign
Horace...
352
Greenwood,
Horace
Climax Fidelity Greenwood... Madison T\vin Grove.. Hamilton
411 106 163 196 213 301
Coolidge.. Syracuse.. Anthony.... Attica £?tohrville.. Free port.... Harper Waldfon....
316 309
Burrton.... Hftlstead... Newton Sedgwick..
182 46 142 139
Hamilton.. Harper
Harvey.,
Climax Eureka Fall River Madison Revery Hamilton Coolidge Syracuse Anthony Attica Bluff City Free port Harper Waldron Burrton Halstead Kewton Sedgwick
200 262 368 389 206 377
HaskeU
Sublette
Santa Fe...
312
Hodgeman.
Jetmore
.-Mpba
282
Jackson
Circleville.... Delia Deniaon Holton Hoyt Mayetta Netawaka Soldier Whiting
Circleville.. Delia Penison Holton Hoyt Mayetta Polar Star.. Soldier Whiting
20 419 •372 42 327 393 130 240 250
706
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OP LODGES BY COUNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County,
Location.
Name.
Vallev Falb
Burr Oak
Randall
liandall
De Soto
De Soto
Olathe
Olathe
No.
236 260 14 256 21 84 415 178 228 336 11 87 304 40
127 65
Spring Hill
135 19 436 54
56 432 289
Norwich 7onHo
427 230
319 347 378 293 409 399
Labette Edna
Edna
Oswego
69 73 345 218 63 117 279
Easton
45 311 49
Leavenworth
2 10
68 241 190
Saltville
59 359 286
Mound City
33 341 88
Oakley
253
Hartford
| Hertford
12 193
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF
KANSAS.
707
L I S T O F L O D G E S BY COTJNTIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Continued. County.
Location.
No.
Marion
Florence.. Marion.... Peabody..
Advance.. Center Halcyon..
114 147 120
Marshall..
Axt.ell : Beattie Blue Rapids.. Frankfort Irving Marvsville Oketo Summerfisld.. Vermillion Waterville
Astell Beattie Blue Rapids.. Frankfort Blue Valley... Maryaville Oketo Summerfield.. Vermilliou Sutton
234 259 169 67 112 91 25 354 320 85
McPheraon..
Canton Galva McPherson..., Moundridge . Windom Marquetteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ijindsborg
Canton Galva McPherson,. Mounridge.. Windom Marquette.., I-indsborg...,
197 251 172 346 276 358 397
Meade..
Meade Plains
Webb... Plains..
275 367
Miami.
Fontana liOuisburg Osawatomie.. Paola
Equity Peace Oaage Valley.. Paola
131 243 24 37
Mitchell..
Beloit Cawker.City.. Glen Elder Simpson. Scottsville
Mt. Vernon..., Cawker City.. Glen Elder Sincerity Scottsville
145 125 294 214 249
Montgomery..
Caney Cherryvale Coffeyville Elk City Independence.. Tyro.....
Caney Cherry^'ale.. Keystone.... Carson Fortitude.... Tyro
324 137 102 132 107 380
Morrifl..
Burdick Council Grove.. Delavan Dwight Parkerville White City Wilaey .. -
Burdick Council Grove . Delavan Dwight Parkerville White City Wilsey
429 36 375 374 168 380 382
Morton...
Elkhart.
Elkhart..
422
Nemaha..
Centralia.. Corning... Goff .... Oneida Sabetha... Seneca Wetmore..
Home Nemaha... Goff.: Oneida Sabetha... Seneca Wetmore..
Neo.sho..
Chaniite.. Chanute.. Erie Thayer.". Urban a...
Cedar King David.. Erie Thayer:....:... Urbana
103 416 76 149 239
Ness..
Noss City..
Walnut Valley.
191
89 13 430 323 .162 39 53
708
PROCEEDINGS
February,
OF THE
LIST OP LODGES BY CJOUNTIES—Continued. County.
Name.
Location.
No.
Norton..
Aln»ena.. Lenora... Norton..
Naphtali.. Lenora Norton
310 181 199
Osage..
Burlingame.. Carbondale.. Lyndon Melvern OsaKO City . Overbrook... Quenemo Scranton
Corinthian... Carbondale. Euclid Melvern Signal , Ridgeway Qiienemo Scranton
79 70 101 22 141 62 270 407
Osbornp .
Alton Downs.... Natoma.. Osborne..
Occidental.. Downs Natoma Saqui
207 204 390 160
Ottawa..
Bennington. . Delphos Minneapolis..
Bennington... Delphos Minneapolis.'.
ISO 202 143
Pawnee..
Lamed..
Larned
167
Phillips..
Kirwin Logan Long Island.. Phillipsburg..
Kirwin Logan LonK Island.. Phillipsburg..
175 264 231 184
Pottawatomie .
Emmett Fostoria Havens ville..
Emmett Fostoria Hftvensville
viin^u
Onagji
St. Marys Wamego Wpstnioreland.. Coats Pratt Preston..
Pottawatomie.. Wamego Westmoreland..
387 392 34 18S 52 75 257
Coats Kilwinning... Rob Morris..
394 205 332
At wood McDonald Arlington Haven Hutchinson. .. . Nickerson Pretty Prairie.. Sylvia Turon
At wood McDonald., Cable Friendship Reno Nickerson Pretty Prairie.. SyMa Turon
164 383
Republic..
Belleville. Cuba Munden... Narka Republic. Scandia....
Belleville.. Cuba Munden... Narka Republic. LeD£lnon...
129 362 128 349 123 221
Rice..
Alden Chase Frederick...... Genesee Little River.. Lyons Sterlinsc
Aid en Chase Frederick Geneseo Corner Stone . Royal Sterling
308 247 337 3GI 219 192 171
Pratt Rawlins Reno
299 208 140 43 428 391 358
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF
709
KANSAS.
L I S T O P LODGES BY COUNTIES—Continued.
Name.
Location.
County.
No.
Riley..
r-eonardville.. Manhattan... Randolph Riley
Garfield.... Lafayette.. Farmers.... Ashlar
235 16 166 344
Rooks..
Plainville.. Stockton... Codell
Paradise Newahcuba.. Codell
290 189 418
Rush..
LaCrosse McCracken.... Rush Center..
LaCrosse -. McCracken.... Walnut City..
330 5S 215
Russell..
Bunker Hill... Lucas
291 198 153 177
Russell
Beulah Blue Hill Luray Russell
Saline
Brookville.. Gypsum Salina
Brookville Gypsum City.. Salina ;....
209 328 00
Scott
Scott City..
Anthem,,
284
Sedgwick.
Cheney Clearwater Mount Hope... Valley Center. Wichita Wichita Wichita Wichita
Morton Unity Mount Hope Valley Center Sunflower Wichita Albert Pike Bestor G. Brown.
258 273 238 364 86 09 303 433
Tjuray
Seward...
liberal
Fargo.
300
Shawnee..
Auburn Dover Rossville Silver Lake Topeka Topeka Topeka (North).. Topeka Wakarusa
Auburn Dover Hesperian Lake Topeka Orient Golden Rule.. Siloani Wakarusa
32 138 111 60 17 51 90 225 402
Sheridan..
Hoxie... Selden..
Hoxie... Selden.,
348 423
Sherman..
Goodland..
Goodland
321
Smith
Gaylord Kensington.,'... Tjtjbanon Smith Center..
Gaylord Kensington— Oak Western Star..
•405 287 174
Macksville . Stafford St. John
Macksville Stafford Ionic
371 252 254
Stafford.
183
Stevens.
Hugoton...
Hugoton
406
Sumner.
Argonia Belle Plaine Caldwell Conway Springs.. Milan Muivane Oiford South Haven Wellington :
Argonia Belle Plaine.. Sumner Mistletoe Milan Muivane Oxford Haven Wellington...
285 173 203 269 255 201 165 157 150
710
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
LIST OP LODGES BT COUNTIES—Concluded. County. •
Location.
Name.
No.
Thomas
Colby
St. Thomas
Trego
Wa-Keeney
Wn-Keeney
148
Wabaunsee
Alma Alta Vista Eskridge Harvey ville Maple Hill
Alma AltaVista Eminence...... Harvevville MapleHill
161 357 205 421 370
Wallace
Wallace Sharon Springs. Greenleaf Hnddam I<inn Washington
Wallace Sharon Springs Greenleaf Dirigo Fraternp.l Frontier
318 417
Washington..
300
232 226 170 104
I-coti
Leoti
340
Wilson...
Altoona Benedict Buffalo Coyville Fredonia Neodcsha New Albany
Altoona Beii**dict Buffalo Coy\'iIle Constellation Harmony New Albany
lis 403 379 57 95 94 81
Woodson.,
Neosho Falls Toronto Yates Center
Tuscan Woodson Gilead
82 121 144
Wyandotte..
Bonner Springs, Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City.".... Kansas City Kansas City Kanstis City Pipur Turner White Church...
Bonner Springs Wyandotte Armourdale Kaw Ben Hur Rosedale Roger E. Sherman West Gate Piper Turner Delaware
366 3 271 272 322 333 309 438 3S5 425 96
' Wichita..
DEFUNCT LODGES. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION, BUT NEVER Location.
County.
Name.
Diep. Issued.
Disp. Het'd.
Burlington
1S63
1S66
1860 Leavenworth
Opolis
Crawford
Lindsborg Friendship Opolis
Pottawatomie.... Wheaton
1899 1868 1857 1878 1884 1868 1885 1896 1903
1
Disp. Rev*k'd.
1857
Leavenworth
CHARTERED.
1859 1860 1900
Remarks. I Master reported that no meetings had been held, and o\\'infr to â&#x20AC;¢I absence of members, and need of suit able room, dispensation was (returned. I Dispensation was returned to Grand Master, with a statement s that owing to the lodsie being located so near Auroria Lodge, it ( was deemed best to have but one lodge. /No meetings wore held, and dispensation was returned to the \Grand Master.
1868 1858
ft
to 1881 1884
1870
to o
1S87 1898 1904
IS
o
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT.) Location.
County.
Name. Allen
Allen Sedgwick
335 62 253 285 26 30 37
Chartered. Feb. Oct. Feb. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct.
18, 15, 18, 16, 18, 16, 15,
1891 1867 1891 1887 1859 1860 1861
9 Oct. 19, 1S57
BigSprings
337 Feb. 18, 1891
Pottawatomie , ,,. Bluff City
No.
Harper
Bluff City
313 Feb. 20, 1889
Charter Surrendered. Oct. 21, 1869 Jan. 3, 1912 Oct. 14, 1861 Oct. 21, 1S63
Charter lieroked. Mar. 1, 1923
Remarks.
Co
,
/Consolidated with Mt. Hope Lodge 1 No. 238, Feb. 2, 1894.
/Dropped from roll account organizaJtion Grand Lo<lge of Colorado in 1862. Oct. 16, 1867 f Disp. issued as Big Springs Lodge, but jname afterwards changed to Shawnee. /Consolidated with Westmorland \Lodge No; 257, May 18, 1894. Feb. 18, 1897
CHARTERED LODGES Location,
Name,
County.
Bluff City
BluflCity
Ford
Clifford
Breckenridge Elk Creek I.ily
Fort Scott
Golden City
Golden City Star
High Prairio Ida
Leavenworth , .
Leavenworth Leavenworth...
Chartered,
Charter Surrendered.
325 Feb. 17, 1S9S 325 Feb. 19., 1890 Sept. 21, 1896 153 Oct. 22, 1874
Chautautiua Butler
Marshall
No ,
(DEFUNCT)—Continued.
Ida
Charter Revoked,
to
Remarks.
Feb. 19, 1903 (Charter is.<iucd direct by Grand Lodge \February 17,1898.
/Consolidated with Godfrey Lodge No. > U24, March 26, 1894. , 1883 164 Oct. 18, 1876 164 Feb. 18, 1886 Jan. 17i 1894 /Consolidated with Halcyon ]-odgo No. 14.S Oct. 21, 1874 (120, Oct. IS, 1.S76. 87 Oct. 20, 1870 Mar. 22, 1879 Oct. 22, 1874 Oct. 15, 1879 152 Oct. 21, 1863 12 Oct. 18, 1358 Feb. 16, 1910 353 Feb. 21, 1894 t Records fail to show count.v in which Oct. 21, 1863 s lodge was located, but supposed to be -^ ^ 0 Oct. 16, 1860 (in Jackson. Oct. 18, 1876 67 Oct. 20, 1S68 Feb. 1888 /Consolidated with Bluff Citv Lodge 301 15, \No. 313, June 18, 1892. ( Consolidatedwith Bourbon Lodge No. 46 Oct. 17, 1865 1 Lodge No. 8. fDropped from roll account oganizn-. 122 Oct. 16, 1872 jtion Grand Lodge Ind.Ter. in 1878. 34 Oct. 16, 1860 Ition Grand Lodge Colorado in 1862. 69 Feb. 15, 1882 May 9, 1919 216 Feb. 22, 1883 Deo. 17, 25 Oct. 18, 1859 Dec. 17, 1892 170 Oct. 18, 1876 Dec. 17, 1881 ( Location changed to Silver Lake Oct. Oct. 17, 1877 •^21, 1868. Name changed to Great 34 Oct. 21, 1862 ( Light Oct. 20, 1869. 1 Consolidated with King Solomon 50 Oct. 16, 1S66 \Lodge No. 10, Oct. IS, 1876. 1 Dispensation issued ns I,andmnrk 26 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 19, 1870 / St. John's Lodde. Oct. 17, 1865 13 Oct. 18, 1858
ft) O
i O •5
% ts
2^
Liberty
Montgomery.
Liberty
123 Oct. 17, 1872
Linoolnville.
Marion
Lincolnville
315 Fejb. 20, 1889 Jan.
Lindsborg Loui8burg Lyons Montana Montioello Mt. Pleasant.... Neosho Rapids .
MoPherson.. Miami Rice Labette Johnson Atchison Lyon
Phoenix Louisburg Lyons Evergreen Monticello Mt. Pleasaiit Neosho Rapids .
253 180 192 86 43 58 77
Nevada City ....
Nevada
Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
19, 16, 17, 19, 16, 17, 21,
/ Consolidated with Keystone Lodge No. \ l 0 2 , March 22,1918. 1, 1896
J F r s t disp'n issued April 7, 1864, re-
\called by G.-. M.-., second Sept. 27,1864 1885 Dec. 5, 1888 1879 Deo. 6, 1894 Feb. 21, 1895 1881 1871 Jan. 13, 1888 1866 Oct. 20, 1875 1867 F e b . 15 1888 Name changed in 1870 to Ionic Lodge. 1869 Oct. "i'si 1879
(Dropped from roll account organizaUion Grand Lodge of Colorado in 1862. /Consolidated with Newton Lodge No. 1142, June 28, 1901. J Consolidated with Lawrence Lodge No. \Oct. 18,1876.
36 Oct. 15, 1861
Newton....
Harvey...
Magnolia
231 Feb. 20, 1884
N. Lawrence N. Lawrence .... Olivet Osage Mission., Osawatomie
Douglas. Douglas. Osage Neosho... Miami
Valley Valley Astra Mission Osage Valley
30 30 363 92 24
Ottawa
Franklin..
Ottawa
128 Oct. 17, 1872
Ottumwa.
Coffey
Ottumwa
Oct. 18, 1858 Oct. 18, 1871
Paola..
Miami
Miami
Oct. 21, 1874
Pardee..
Atchison..
Lincoln
Paris Perry ville Pittsburg Pomona '.... Richfield Salina Salt Lake City.
Linn Jefferson... Crawford.
Paris Perry Owen A.Bassett Pomona Richfield John H. Brown.
Saratoga Scranton Seneca;..'.... Springdale. Stanton..:... Stanton
Pratt..
Franklin... Morton Saline
Nemaha Leavenworth. Miami Miami
Oct. 16, Feb. 16, Feb. 20, Oct. 20, Oct. 18,
1867 1882 Mar. 5, 1887 1902 Feb. 20, 1908 1870 Jan. 19, 1897 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 / Disp'n issued as Osawatomie Lodge,but
69 Oct. 21, 1868 Oct.
17,. 1871
o to 1 chartered as Osage Valley Lodge. I Consol. with Franklin Lodge No. 18, C5 1 Nov. 24,1906, as Ottawa Lodge No. 18. ft] /Charter was revoked Oct. 21,1863, but o Irestored Oct. 16, 1866. /Consolidated with Paola Lodge No. 37, jOct. 18,1876. /Dispensation issued as Lincoln Lodge, Ibut chartered as Center Lodge.
22 Oct. 21, 1862 Oct. 18, 1871 52 Oct. 16, 1867 Oct. 17, 1877 367 Feb. 17, 1904 /Consolidated with Pittsburg Lodge No.
1187, July 29,1911,
138 Oct. 16, 1872 Nov. 16, 1901 303 Feb. 15, 1888 Feb. 17, 1892 216 Feb. 22, 1894
Mt. Moriah
.70 Oct. 21, 1868
Saratoga Perfect Square... Seneca; :. Springdale Stanton Zion
216 220 39 152 18 108
Feb. Feb. Oct. Feb. Oct. Oct.
18, 22, 18, 15, 18, 19,
Feb. 17, 1892 1886 Feb. 20, 1908 1883 Oct. 20, 1875 1863 1882 Sept. 3,1887 1859 Oct. 21, 1863 1871 Sept. 15, 1883
/Consolidated with Salina Lodge No. 60, \April 29, 1907. /Dropped from roll account crganiza\tion Grand Lodge of Utah in 1872.
No record of disp'n having been issued.
^
CHARTERED LODGES (DEFUNCT)—Concluded. Location.
Trading Post
Virginia City Walton Winfield
County.
Name.
Blooming Grove Olive Arl£ Virginia City Walton Winfield
No. 15 59 41 181 243
Chartered, Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb.
18, 17, 21, 16, 19,
1858 1867 1863 1879 1885
Charter Surrendered. Oct. 21, 1874 Jan. 6, 1887 Deo. 10, 1905 Jan. 24, 1902
43 Dee. 20, 1864 3«3 Feb. 19, 1890 Aug.
1 58
Feb. 20, 1889
5, 1895
:
Charter Revoked.
Remarks.
Feb. 18, 1885 (Dropped from roll account organiza\tion Grand Lodge of Montana in 1866. fConsol. with Adelphi Lodge No. 110, tFeb.l9,1903,asWinfieldLodgeNo. 110.
•T3
O
S
s tB
i9?3-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
715
GRAND LODGES I N CORRESPONDENCE WITH T H E G R A N D ' L O D G E O F K A N S A S ; ALSO T H E N A M E S A N D ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.
Alabama. Arizona
G E O H Q E A. BEATJCHAMP G E O R G E J. ROSKHXJGE
Montgomery. Tucson.
Arkansas
F A Y HEMPSTEAD.....
Little Rock.
California Colorado Connecticut..'.
JOHN WHICHEB W I L L I A M W . COOPER G E O R G E A. K I E S
San Francisco. Denver. Hartford.
Delaware
• . . . . . J O H N F . ROBINSON
/ P . O. Box 1227,
District of Columbia...ABVINE W . JOHNSTON
\
Wilmington. Washington.
Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana
Jacksonville. Macon. Boise. Decatur. Indianapolis.
W I L B B B P. W E B S T E R FRANK F . B A K E R CURTIS F . P I K E O W E N SCOTT . . . W I L L I A M H . SWINTZ
Iowa
N E W T O N R . PARVIN
Kansas
ALBERT K . W I L S O N
Cedar Rapids.
Kentucky
F R E D W . HARDWICK ....!.
Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts
J O H N A. DAVILLA CHARLES B . DAVIS G E O R G E COOK FREDERICK W . HAMILTON
Michigan
L o u B. W I N S O H
Boston. Grand Rapids.
Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana
JOHN FISHEL EDWARD L . FAUCETTE FRANK R . JESSE CORNELIUS H E D G E S , J R
St. Paul. Meridian. St. Louis. Helena.
.L^ CL'lCbO'va
-L' .ih^ix^ \^±yj j-i,
\J LLiiLilCi .
Nevada
EDWARD D . VANDEBLIETH
New Jersey..
ISAAC CHERRY
•.
Topeka.
Louisville. New Orleans. Portland. Baltimore. ( ^ ° ^ ^^^- Temple.
[
New Mexico...
I . XAXIJI.
: . . . . A L P H E U S A. K E E N
New York.....
R O B E R T J. KENWOKTHY
N o r t h Carolina North D a k o t a
WILLIAM W. WILLSON W A L T E R L . STOCKWELL
, Ohio
Reno.
f l 4 3 E . State St., \ Trenton. Albuquerque. .
(Masonic Hall I New York City. Raleigh. Fargo.
JACOB H . BROMWELL
Cincinnati.
Oklahoma
W M . M . ANDERSON
Guthrie.
Oregon Pennsylvania
D. R U P U S CHENEY J O H N A. P E R R Y
Portland. Philadelphia.
Rhode Island South 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 GEORGE A. PETTIGREW
Providence. ...Columbia. ...Sioux Falls.
716
PROCEEDINGS
OP THE
February,
Tennessee
STITH M . C A I N
Texas
W I L L I A M B . PEARSON
Waco.
Utah
SAM H . GOODWIN
Salt Lake Gity.
Vermont
HENRY H . R O S S
Burlington.
Virginia
CHARLES A. N E S B I T T
Richmond.
Washington
HORACE WALTER T Y L E R
Tacoma.
West Virginia Wisconsin
JOHN M . COLLINS W M . W . PERRY
Charleston. Milwaukee.
Wyoming
JOSEPH M . L O W N D E S
Casper.
Alberta
S. Y . TAYLOR
Calgary.
British Columbia Canada
Chile
Nashville.
...W. A. D E W O L F - S M I ' F H
(^J O- Box 910, I^JNew Westmmister.
W M . M C G R E G O R LOGAN
Hamilton.
'.
AGUSTIN T . P A L M A . :
fCasiUa 2867. (Santiago.
C o s t a R i c a , C. A
JOSE FABIO GARNIER
Cuba
AUBELIO M I R A N D A
Ecuador.
CARLOS A. ROLANDO
England.
P. COLVILLE S M I T H . . . .
(Freemason HaU,
Honduras
Luis SUAZO
[London. Tegucigalpa.
Ireland
H E N R Y C. SHELLARD
Manitoba..
JAMES A. OVAS
i ^ ' ^ - - " o " ^0*7
I^San Jose. Havana. :
( A p a r t a d o 662,
(Guayaqml.
Mexico (York G . - . L . - . ) C H A R L E S I. ARNOLD
[Freemason Hall, [Dubbn. Winnipeg. ( f ; ^ : ^ o x 1986,
[Mexico City. New Brunswick
J. T W I N I N G H A B T T
New South Wales
ABTHTJB H . BBAY
St. John.
N e w Zealand
G E O B G E BABCLAY
/ P . O. Box 649,
Nova Scotia
JAMBS C . J O N E S
[Chnstchurch. Halifax.
Panama...:
VICTOR J E S U R U N
Sydney.
fApartado 350,
[Panama. Peru....
L U I S F . DE LAS CASAS
(Apartado No.
\587, Lima.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
-
Philippine Islands
N E W T O N C . COMFORT
/ ^ - ^ - ^°^ ^ ^ ° '
Prince Edward Isl
ERNEST KEMP
[Manila. Charlottetown.
Puerto Rico
J O S E ' G . TORRES
(^- O-Box 747, [San Juan.
Quebec
W. W A L T E R WILLIAMSON
( ^ ; ^ - Box 3172,
Queensland
CHARLES H . H A R L E Y
717
[Montreal. Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan
..J. P U E N T E W. B . T A T E
Scotland
DAVID R E I D
South Australia Tasmania
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER W. H . STBUTT
Victoria
Western Australia
..WILLIAM STEWART
J. D . STEVENSON
Brisbane.
San Salvador. Regina. Edinburgh.
Adelaide. ( l l 7 Macquarie St., ' [Hobart. Melbourne.
Perth.
718
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
February,
GRA.ND REPRESENTATIVES OF THK GR.\ND LODGE OF KANSAS NEAR OTHFiR GRAND LODGES.
Alabama Alberta .'Vrizona.... Ark/tasas British Columbia
R . ' . W . ' . J O H N P H I L I P M E L V I N ...Tuscaloosa. R.-.W.-.S. J. R L A I R Calgary. M.'.W.".JA.M]!;S H . B A U R E T I .Douglas. M.'. W.'. Loiiis BA-JERLKIN Camden. M . ' . W . ' . A N D R E W M C C . CRKEHY Vancouver.
Chile
R.'.W.'.MAxmiANorLOKE.s
. CaUfornia Canada
-
[^antiago, \C!isilla.289.5.
System not recognized. :.
R.'.W.'.R. H. S P E W E E
TBOX 97, Trenton, (Ontario. Colorado..... R.'.W.'. WILLIAM H . SANFOHD. ...Denver. Connecticut R.-. W.-. H O W A R D A. M I D B L E T O N . . B r o a d Brook. Costa Ricn.....: R.'. W.'. ADOLFO CANAS San Jose. Cuba . . R . ' . W . ' . F E L I X V. PREVAL Havana. Deleware M.'.W.'.A. VI<;TOR H U G H E S Wilmington. District of Coluinbia..M.'.W.'.T. JOHN N E W T O N /Washington, |Masorii!' Temple. Ecuador.... . M.'.W.'.JUAN MOLINARI Guayaquil. England • ^— Florida R.'iW.'. HAKKY B. M I N I U M .Jacksonville. Georgia... R . ' . W . ' . P . T. M C C U T C H E N . . . . . F r a n k l i n . Honduras R . ' . W . ' . F E B E R I C O C . CANALBS... •— Idaho . . M . ' . W . ' . S H E R M A . N M . CoPFiN .....Boise City. Illinois M . ' . W . ' . G E O R G E M . MOULTON...Chicago. Indiana M.'.W.'.WILLIAIV. RIDLEY.. Corydon. Iowa System not recognized. Ireland. : R.'. W . ' . R I C H A R D W A L S H Dublin. Kentucky.. System not recognized. Louisiana R.'. W.'. H F N K Y ' S . W E S T O N Shrcveport. ' Maine R.'.W.'. ARCHIE L , T A L B O T Lewiston. Manitoba R.'. W.'. JABEZ M I L L E R ..Winnipeg. Maryland... R.'.W.'.JACOB ROHRBACK Frederick. Massachusetts..... System not recognized. Mexico (York G.'.L.'.)R.'. W.'. J O H N L N E W E L L fApartado No. 40, |Tainpico. Michigan R.'.W.'.W.M. H . GALLAGHER Allegan. Minnesota M.'.W.'.CALVI.V L . BROWN St. P a u l . . Mississippi R.'. W.'. R O B E R T W. H I N T O N , J R . Lumberton. Missouri.... M.'.W.'.WILLIAM F . KUHN Kansas City. Montana M . ' . W . ' . R O B E R T J . TTATHAWAY...Warm Springs. Nebraska R.'.W.'.HF.MIY H . HEILER Hastings. Nevada R . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S A. THOMP.SON ..Pioehe. New Bruaswick R.'. W.'. HARRY H . WooDWonTH.SackviUe.
GRAND
1923-24.
LODGE OF
New Jersey
R.'. W.'. AKTHTTR Poa-TESTON
New Mexico New South Wales New York :
System not recognized. R / . W / . A L F R E D J. B D R B I D G E R / . W / . SIDNEY M O R S E
New Zealand....:.
R / . W . ' E A R N EST W A K N E S
N o r t h Caroline. North Dakota. Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Panama Pennsylvania
719
KANSAS.
/ f " Prospect St., [Jersey City, Sydney. Petersburg. f P- O. Box 2,
[Grey mouth. R.-.W/. M. C. S. NOBLES Chapel Hill. R / . W / . HAN.S A . M O E Churchs Ferry. R / . W . ' . JOHN G . MitcuELL Halifax. M.-.W . A L L E N . ANDREWS Hamilton. R.-.W-". M A I I L O N F . MANvii.LE....\da. R.'.W.". WALTET. O . H A I N E S Portland. R / . W / . ABRAHAM F K A N K E L Colon. System not recognized.
Philippine Islands .....R.". W.". E D W I N L . D R I G C S
( San Rafael,
[Bulacan. Prince Edward Isl R / . W.". W I L L I A M G . MC1')ON.\LD M o n t a g u e . Puerto Rico...: .R.'.W.'. F E O E R I C O V A L L - S P I N O S A San J u a n . Quebec ' ...M.-.W: . E D W A R D . . \ . EVANS Quebec. Queensland R.'. W.' J A M E S C . R O B E U T S Bri.sbane. Rhode Island R.-.W.-. J O H N R . D E N N I S Providence. Salvador :. R.-.W.". C A R L O S D'AUBBISSON San Salvador. Saskatchewan .R.'. W.'. HARRY B C C K L B E Moose Jaw. Scotland
'.
R.-.W.-.. J. S.M. GRIEVE...;
South Australia R/.W.-. .A. E . GiProRD South Carohna R.-.W.-. . A R T H U R V. W I L L I A.MS South D a k o t a ...........R.-. W.-. JAMES B . VAUOHN
[^^Zj'°''^' [Uddingston. Adelaide. Charleston. ...Cafstlewood.
Victoria
wT \-KT fCoUins St., R.-.W.'. -n> D.-iVID W. W.4.TSON l^., , ' R/.W/ IHobart. M.-.W..HALLTJM AV. GOODLOE ...Nashville. .M.-.W.-.WiLLi.^M CL.\RK JefferEon. M.-.W.-. A H I H L R C . W H B R R Y Salt Lake City. BurUngton. '.:. .R/. W . - . H E N R I H . R o s s
Virginia Washington.........
[ritzroy. R / . W /. H E N R Y M . BOYKIN Richmond. R.'.W.'. .WALTER J . THOMPPON ...Tacoma.
Tasmania Tenne.ssfie Texas Utah Vermont
.EDW..RD T H O M A S A P P S ( ^ ^ ^ " " ^ ^ * "
Western Australia......R.'. W.'. F R E D S. F I N C H
(Wesley Manse,
[Bun bury. West Virginia WLscomsin Wyoming ..:
M.'.W. ' . J O H N M . C O L L I N S M.". W . . D A V I D H A R L O W S System not recognized.
Charleston. Milwaukee.
720
PROCEEDINGS
OF TIIE
February,
GRAND REPRi:SENTATlVES OF OTPffiR GRAND 7.0DGES NEAR T H E GRAND LODGE OF K.\NSAS. . Alabama .Uberta
VV.'. J O H N M . K I N K E L VV.'.GEORCE D . AOAMS
Topeka. Saiina.
Arkansas
W.". CLAYTON'LKHMAN
Newton.
Arizona
W / . W . AMER BCBNETT
Oherlin.
British Columbia W / . A. P H I L L I P LAPHAM California M.'. W.'. W M . EASTO.V HUTCHISON
Wet more. Garden City.
Canada Chile.:
Galena. Syracuse.
Colorado Connecticut Costa Rica Cuba Delaware
W.". H U B E R T H . H U B B A R D W.'.GKORGK GETTY
W.'.LAUKEN D. Rioo W.'.FREP T . NYE R.-. W.". CHARLES N . FOWI.ER
Leon. !. Leaven n o r t h . Saiina.
W . - . R 6 Y H . CLOSSEN VV.'.ELMEK S. N A N C E
Coffeyville. Oswego.
Dist. of Columbia M.'.W.". E D w . W. WELLINGTON Ecuador England
W.'.JAY B . KIRK R.'. W.". A L B E R T K. W I L S O N
Florida....-
M.'.W.".ELMER F . STB.UN.
Ellsworth. lola. !.. Topeka.
Topeka.
Georgia
W.".H.\RBY E . BEST
Manhattan.
Honduras Idaho
W . - . F B . \ N K D . SrERitY W.'. WAL 0 . K E L L E Y
Ellsworth. Horton.
IlUnois
M.'. W.'. H U G H P . FABBBLLY'
Chanute.
Indiana
M . ' . W . ' . O W E N J. W O O D
Topeka.
Ireland
Kentucky Ixjuisiana
Maine
W.'.JOHN DAVIS W . ' . H O M E B T. HARDEN
Wichita.
M.'.W.'.RICHABD E . BIBD
Manitoba Maryland
W.'. HABBY B . GR.-IHAM W.'. M O S E S H . C O L E
Massachusetts
Sj'stem n o t recognized.
Mexico ( Y ^ r k l G-'-L.'.) J
,:{^.. • , ^ . . . 4 J ^ B J 3 „ T K . W I L S O N
Michigan Minnesota Missis.«ippi
Belleville.
..S.vstem not recognized. Wichita. Haven. Harper.
Topeka.
W . ' . G E O B O E T . M O U B B A O H E B ... Marj'sville. W.'.EZUA B . FULLBB F t . Leavenworth. W . ' . E D W I . V C. E A G L E S . . . Thayer.
Mis.;ouri Montana
M . ' . W . ' . P E B B Y M . HOISINOTON W.'.LiUEsH. BEEGLE
Nebraska
M.". W . ' . W I L I I A M I . S T U A B T
Ncv.ton. ...Neodesha. :
Nevada
W/..AHTnuB N . ROCHESTER
New Brunswick
W.'. H \ R B Y E . .PE.\CH
New Jersej' W.'..JonN M. PLEASANT New Mexico S.vstem not recognized. Now South Wales . . . . W . ' . H A B M O N J. BOWEK New York
W . ' . G E O B O E F . REEZLEY
TTiawatha.
Wichita. Emporia.
...El Dorado. Norton. Girard.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
New Zealand .....W/.P'RANK E . DAVIS Atchison. N o r t h f^arolina;..: M . ' . W . ' . A L E X . A. SHARP Topeka. North Dakota W.'. BRUCE CMIFPITII Wichita. Nova Scotia M.'.W.'. JOHN MCCULLAGH Galena. Ohio, W.'. JOSEPH D . F E L L Concordia. Oklahoma.. M . ' . W . ' . C H A R L E S E . LOHDELL Great F>end. Oregon W.'.CHARLEY B . ERSKINE .....Cimarron. Panama W.*. JAA-.E.S .A. C.ASSLER McPherson. Pennsylvania System not recognized. Pliilippine Islands W.'. R O Y G . SHEAKEK...; Abilene. Prince Edward Isl. ....W.'. MARIONT M . M I L L E R Longton. Puerto Rico . M . ' . W . ' . W I L L I A M L . BDRPICK Lawrence. Quebec. .W.'. CHARLES W. M I L L E R , J R Hays. Queensland M . ' . W . ' . E L R I C K C . COLE Great Bend. Rhode Island.: R.'. W.'. W M . FRANK M A R C H Lawrence. Saskatchewan W . ' . J O H N B. I'LEMING Hamilton. Scotland W.'.HARVEY O. D A V I S ...Anthony. South Australia W . ' . R I C I I A R D W . EVANS Dodge City. South Carolina W . ' . O T T O R . SOUDERS Wichita. South D a k o t a R . ' . W - ' - C H . \ R L E S A. LOUCKS Lakin. Tasmania M . ' . W . ' . B E N S. PATJLEN Fredonia. Tennessee W.'.EARL B . HOPPER Ness City. Texas M.'.W.".GILES H . LAMB Yates Center. Utah ,. . . . , W . ' . H A Y E S F L O Y D ,Ness City. Vermont M . ' . W ' . H E N R Y F- MASON Garden C i t y . Victoria W.'.RAYMOND C . H A N S O N . , Kin.sley. Virginia... W.'.BARI.ITS ROMSTEDT '... Ottawa. Washington W.'.STANFORR M . SMART Zenda. Western AustraliaM.'.W.'. THOMAS G. FITCH Wichita. West Virginia R . ' . W . ' . J O H N W . .NEILSON . . ...Concordia. Wisconsin M . ' . W . ' . M A R I O X K. B R U N P A C E Russell. Wyoming System not recognized.
721
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
M.-. W.-. RICHARD ELY BIRD, GBAKO MASTSB OF MASOXS OF KANSAA, MABCH 1, -1923, TO FEBRDART 28, 1924.
B Y PAUL BROWN, FAST MASTER OF AL,BEBT PIKE LODOB N O . 303, WICHITA.
His.selection by t h e Masons of Kansas as their G r a n d . M a s t e r a t t h e meeting of the Grand Lodge in February, 1923, was b u t one more of t h e m a n y honors conferred by his associaties and fellow citizens upon RICHARD E . BIRD.. H i s conduct of t h a t ti-ust has been characterized by t h e same high sense of responsibihtj' and strict adherence to the fundamentals of the position as when he served as M a s t e r of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, and as when he presided with fairness and justice over the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and as when he zealously worked for the best interest of his district, and of his country, while serving as Representative from t h e E i g h t h Congressional District of Kansas in t h e Sixty-seventh Congre.ss of t h e United States, a t Washington. If a n y one trait of mind more t h a n o u t t h e basic truths a n d stick to t h e principles of any problem or situation or official position t h a t m a y confront him, no matter how complicated t h e facts in t h e problem, t h e intensity and feeling in the situation, or the chaotic conditions t h a t m a y challeiige t h e office. U e holds strictly t o t h e t r u t h s t h a t underlie t h e problem, t o the justice and integrity required-by the situation, and t o t h e true d u t y demanded b y t h e office. H e has zealously labored in all fields of human acti^nties to preserve the ancient landmarks. RiCH.\nD E L Y B I R D w.as born November 4, 1878, a t Cincinnati, Ohio, being one of twin brothers. T h e other twin, THEODORE BIRD is Agency Director of the New York Life Insiu-ance Company and is located a t Scranton, Pennsylvania. Judge B I R D ' S father was NICHOLS B I R D , who was horn in t h a t part of t h e City of Cork, Ireland, known as Dunraanway, on December 10, 1834, and a t t h e age of six years came to America with his father, v.'ho was named RII^HARDBIRD, a lay minister of t h e Methodist Episcopal Church. Among Judge B I R D ' S treasured heirlooms is the indenture of this grandfather of his while in Ireland as a shop-keeper and dyer, where he is designated as a son of R O B E R T BIRD, John of B a n t r y , which indenture is dated in t h e year of 1804. I t follows t h e old legal requirements of being cut like saw teeth from t h e duplicate made a t t h e same time, from which manner of cutting instruments originated the name indenture. This grandfather of Judge B I R D , RICHARD BIRD, moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where the father of Judge B I R D , NICHOLS BIRD, entered t h e practice of law and for more than thirty
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE
OF KANSAS.
723
years served his clients faithfully. He was married to Judge B I R D ' S mother while in Cincinnati, and all their children were born in t h a t city. Judge B I R D ' S mother was also born in Cincinnati, Ohio; her maiden name was L.^URA CORDELIA W I L D E R . Her father was engaged in educational work. T h e ELY in Judge B I R D ' S name is one of the family names on his mother's side of the house. The E i . i s and W I L D E R S and R E M I N G TONS, another of his mother's folks, are old New Kngland Puritan families. This makes Judge BIRD what we would term a Yankee Irishman. At the age of nine years. Judge BIRD was brought to Wichita, Kansas, b y his parents when they removed to t h a t city. He was placed in the . public schools of Wichita, as he had been in Cincinnati, and he is a product of the public school system of the State. He and his brother were very active during their years in the Wichita High School, and formed friendships which have been of the most lasting and intimate n a t u r e . During t h a t time he showed the qualities of leadership t h a t have characterized his public activities. At this time he is closely indcntified in t h e work of t h e ahunui of the High School, and especially in t h e work of finishing and completing the magnificent auditorium in the now million dollar High School building. He was admitted to the practice of law in t h e District and inferior courts of t h e State of Kansas, in the year 1901, and later was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the S t a t e of K a n s a s and in the District Court of the United States, and still later in t h e Supreme Court of the United States of America. His practice of law became a lucrative one, and he was engaged in a number of very important law suits, and had practiced something over a period of sixteen years, when-he was asked to be a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Sedgwick C.lounty, Kansas, to which office he was duly elected and took his seat as such Judge on January S, 1917. Judge BIRD filled the office of Judge of the District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas, to th'=; satisfaction of t h e Bar of the District, and such other attorneys as appeared before him. H e was fearless, impartial, and while careful, yet was quick in his decisions. His ability to give swift and ready decisions in the trial of an action was also due to t h a t trait of mind by wliich he always seeks and grasps the fundamentals of any problem or situation. His power of analysis was also clearly shown in his conduct of t h a t office. He always exhibited a t this time in a marked degree an executive ability, and it was a pleasure for the Bar to a t t e n d any of the motion days and .setting of the docket, or other general meetings of the Bar for business in his court for t h a t reason. It was with regret t h a t the Bar learned of Judge B I R D ' S intention to.retire from the bench. While practicing law, and b('fore he became a Judge of the District Court, he evidenced a great zeal for Masonry, and passed through the chairs of Albert Pike Lodge No. 303, and during t h a t time of activity he also became very much interested in the social and commercial life of his home city, Wichita, and in the year 1910 was the pre.sident of the Kansas Club, a social-business organization of which he had long been director.
724
PROCEEDINGSOF
THE
February,
Judge B I R D was elected t o Congress in November^' 1920, a n d retired from t h e bench t o become a member of the Sixty-seventh Congress. He is a staunch Republican, and his manner of choosing the party is characteristic of t h a t t r a i t of mind b y which he decides important matters. One day he approached t h e writer, who is a member of the firm where he was studying law and said t h a t h e was to cast his first vote and he wanted t o make u p his mind a s to what would be the best way t o cast t h a t voteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h a t as a n attorney i t would be advisable t h a t he be identified with either the Republican or Democratic p a r t y . T h e writer assented to t h a t statement. H e then said, " M y father was a Democrat b u t that is no rea.=!on why I should be o n e . " T o which s t a t e m e n t t h e writer ag.'iin a-ssented with alacrity, as t h e writer was a Republican. " B u t , " replied he, " t h a t is n o reason why I should be a RepubUcan." T h e writer then suggested t o him t h a t if he was going t o get to t h e bottom of t h e matter, it would be a good idea for him to road u p t h e history of t h e t w o parties in relation to t h a t of his country, a n d suggested t h a t a m a n was truly happy who found t h e place in life in which he belonged, a n d associated himself with t h a t party which most expressed his underlying principles. H e thereupon .delved into t h e history of America's major political parties a n d prepared this decision of his a s he would brief a legal question. H e reached t h e conclusion t h a t he found the Republican p a r t y most nearly in accord with his political a n d economic opinions. I n Congress he w.as upon t w o very important committees, t h a t of Post Office a n d Post Roads, and t h e J u d i ciary Committee, a n d .served faithfully, fearlessly and patriotically, a n d never hesitated t o take his stand openly and clearly on all questions which came before him, regardless of consequences. Upon retiring from Congress, he was elected to t h e position of t h e Most Worshipful Grand M a s t e r of t h e Mo.st Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, F r e e a n d Accepted Masons of Kansa.=. His aidministration of this office is elsewhere set forth in his address, and i t will tell of his labors, and t h e wa^- he has performed t h e duties of t h a t office. I t will n o t be necessary for us here to deal further with t h a t matter, as his masonic history, appended hereto .speaks for itself. J u d g e B I R D was married M a y 2 1 , 1903, t o GEKTUUDK H A C K E H , who
has been a n enthusiastic helper in all his undertakings, and a source of inspiration in his endeavors. T h e y have been blest with two bright a n d energetic children, a daughter, M.AROARET CORDELIA, a n d a son, RICHARD
E L Y , J r . T h e y are both attending the W i c h i t a H i g h School; and like their father, have attended t h e public schools from t h e primary grade u p . Judge a n d M r s . BIRD and t h e children arc members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Wichita, Kansas, of which denomination Judge BIRD has been a member since he was nine years of age. Wichita has welcomed Judge B I R D back into its commercial, social and professional life, where he has always been a factor since he started alone, without a partner, in t h e practice of law, and made a name for himself.
1923-24.
GRAND
LODGE OF KANSAS.
725
H e is now practicing law in t h a t city, and in the short time t h a t he has returned to t h e practice, has re-established his old chentele, together with many additions. He is a member of the local Bar ./Association, t h e State Bar Association, and the American B a r Association, and has many years of usefulness before him. H e believes in the practice of law as t h a t profession which calls out in a rpan the highest and noblest qualities of intellect and character. MASONIC H I S T O R Y . LODGE. A L B E R T P I K E L O D G E N O . 303, W I C H I T A , K A N S A S .
Initiated, M a r c h 5, 1900.' Passed, April 4, 1900. Raised, M a y 2, 1900. Senior Deacon, 1902. ./unior Warden, 1903. Senior Warden, 1904. Master, 1905.
,
GRAND LODGE:
Grand - Grand Grand Gr.ind
Senior Deacon, 1920. Junior Warden, 1921. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Warden, 1922., Master, 1923. Committee
Committee on Jurisprudence:
Service. Member, 191S; Chairm.an, 1919.
District D e p u t y Grand Master, 1912. CHAPTER. W I C H I T A C H A P T E R N O . 33, W I C H I ' I A , K A N S A S .
M a r k Master, January 1-1, 1915. Past Master January 22, 1915. Most Excellent Master, February 16, 1915. Royal Arch, March 11, 1915. COU.VCIL. W I C H I T A COUNCIL N O . 12, W I C H I T A , K A N S A S .
Royal Master, April 13, 1915. Select Master, April 13, 1915. Super Excellent Master, April 13, 1915. Captain of the Guard, 1919. .
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoMMANDEnY. M T . O L I V E T CGMMA.N'DERY N o . 12, W I C H I T A , K A N S A S .
R e d Cross, J a n u a r y 26, 1921. K n i g h t of M a l t a , F e b r u a r y 18, 1921. K n i g h t s Templar, F e b r u a r y 18, 1921. ScoTTi.SiH R I T E .
I>odge of Perfection, November 20, 1900. C h a p t e r Rose Croix, November 2 1 , 190O. Council K n i g h t s K a d o s h , April IS, 1901. Consistory, April IS, 1901. T h i r t y - t h i r d degree, October 16, 1917.
February,
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titis
'^vcxishitihxn.
^^atits '^utitt^ tht: f^tct
IBZS,
Leavemvorth No. 2.—George W. Bell, Feby. 20; Benjamin H. Morgan* April 14; Philip J. O'Neil, April 21; J. Frank Pitts, Sept. 11; Nathan E. Van Tuyl, Jany. 3. Wyandotte No. S.—James WiUiam Carter, Jany. 12; Walter M. Gibson, Jany. 15; R o b e r t D . Fidler, Jany. 9; Buford F. Roney,Feby. 7; Claude Eads, March 25; Grover C. Berry, March 30; Frank A. Berry, Apr. 1; James.McColgon, April 22; Roy E. Cherrington, May 29; Colonel C. Barrett, June 9; I. Harry Darby, Sept. 2; Thomas F. Payton, Aug. 11; WiUiam N. Blanchard, Oct. 4; James C. Penrod, Oct. 22; William E. Chilcote, Nov; 19; Henry S. Swingley, Dec. 3; Robert Y. Prigmore, Dec. 4. Washington No'. 5.-—Donald W. Campbell, Jan. 20; James H. Garsidp, .A.pril 23; Andrew L. Greener, Sept. 3; George. W. Hendrickso'n, June 12; Edward P. Pitts, June 14; Ortley E. Wherrett, Oct. 13. Lawrence No. 6.—E. James Blair, Jany. 9; Samuel Palmer, July 30. XJvion No. / . ^ H e r m a n A. Barkmann, Aug. 19; Curtis L. Fry, July 6; riobert L. Kepperling, Oct. 10; Henry B. Litt, Dec. 13; Edward W. Moody, June 18; Samuel Nikirk, June 22; Burr L. Sullivan, Nov. 24; John E. Wiest, April 21. Rising Sun No. 8.—Fouton L. McDermott, June 16; Clifton T. Rueker,' Aug. 10; .Samuel B . Kennedy, July 30; Charles A. Van Velzer, March 17; James R. Myrick, Oct. 1.5; James L. Ambler, June 12; William Stalker, July 4; WilUam A. Stuart, March 25; Harry E. Churchill, July 16. Acacia No. 9.—Cassius A. Bigelow, March 14; B. J. Dalton, Oct. 27; Nathan A. Gwin, June 26; James C. Metcaif, Dec. 5'; David Rorick, April 26; Louis Zuttermeister, March 30. King Solomon No. 10.—Oliver L.McBride,Feby.11; John N.Gable, Feby. 26; Carl P . Rutherford, April 22; Edward C. Murphy, May 30; Jacob L. Sohiffer, Oct. 19; Edward M. Snyder, Nov. 2; David W. Burns, Deo. 15. Jewell No. li.—George Henry Seamans, April 13. Emporia No.'lS.—LeRoy Bradley, Sept. 17; Henry C. Clark, Sept. 29; Owen Galey, Aug..24; N. Biddle Haynes,Sept. 17; John W.Hillerman, May 18; Anderson M. Hunter, Dec. 10; AI L. Kirby, Deo 24; William B. Moses, April 12; Frederick M. Secrest, Aug. 4. Nemaha No. /3.—Abraham Funk, .Jany. 20. Oskaloosa No. I4.—Edward W. O'Brien, March 13; Wesley C. Parker, "\T rn ^\xay
ox.
Great Bend No. 15.—Charles S. Welch, Jany. 19. Lafayette No. 16.—Moredcai S. Amos, April 28; Isaac L. Miller, June 21; Frank A. Schermerhorn, Feby. 18. Topeka No. 17.—William R. .\ppleby, Deo. 23; Olonzo Badders, April 15; Jonas Barrett, Marchl6; Samuel S. Bozarth,Sept. 18; JohnH. Coloney, April 13; M a t t Harmon, March 25; Samuel G. Mullin, Oct. 9; George R. Peck, Feby. 22; Peter Peterson, May 17; Samuel R. Remington, April3;Wright Seybold, Feby. 27; James Philip Tutt, Jr., Dec. 24. Ottau-a No. 18.—William H. Connelly, Feby. 8; John Crumley, May 9; Henry J. Dancaster, Jany. 14; Nick Johnson, April 21; Andrew L. Ladd, Feby. 2 1 ; Thomas T. Mansfield, June 19; .\lexandcr Morrow, June 7; Almon B. Stewart, April 22. Olathe No. iS.^William K. Brown, Feb. 15; Isaac O. Pickering, May 6.
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CirdevilleNo.m.—Frank C. Whipple, Aug. 27. Melvern No.«?.—Chcfster C. CaUin, Aug. 5. PalmyraNo.33.—Joseph'C. Brewer,Feby. 7; George D.Holmes,Feby. 11. Osa(;e Valley No. 24.—William C. Arbogast, J u n e 21; Daniel Brencraan, April 27; Harry G. Brown, Dec. 20; Thomas V. Brown, Aug. 1; Larry J. Wagner, J u n e 1; John T. Walthall, Nov. 7. Lonaton N0.S6.—William McKenzie, March 31; Mack L. Thomas, Nov. 16. ' Eldora No. ««.—Jasper C. Garrett, Dec. 29., Pacific No. 3S.—Elijah Strosnider, July 31; Jesse S. Webb, March 28. T'owanda No. 30.—I.ouis R. Catt, Aug. 29; William P. Hooper, June 21. Arcana N'o. 31.—Edwin Skerrett, Dec. —. . Mound City No. 33.—Richard Braun, Nov. 17; Eugene L. Doty, Sept. 26; John W. Kenny, Nov. 2. . Hiavatha No. So.—Thomas H. McLaughlin, March 4; FelixO'Neil, Aug. 8, , Counci I Grove N0.S6.—Henry A. Miller,May 24; Blaney A. Beach, July 27. Paola No. S7.—Richard J. Duffy, Jany. 24, 1922; William H. McCauls, March 19; Elliott C. W.agcr, March 2. lola No. .SS.—Samuel G. Cecil, May 11; Martin 1. Houstin, June. 16; Emberson W. Myler, Aug. 14; Lewis L. Northrup,.Aug. 6; Luther L. Ponsler, .\ug. 30; Davis Wolf, M a y 11; Michael Miller, Dec. 29. Seneca No. 39.—Gustaf Agnell, Feby. 23; Geijrge Hnner, Aug. 30; Edgar E . P o t t e r , Oct. 23. Holton No..(«.—William H. WyHe, April 19; Thomas Quackenbush, April 14; Samuel E . Ream, Sept. 4; Gi E. Locke, Sept. 25; A. D.Jones, Oct. 13; Marion G. Kirkpatrick, Nov. 14; Artibannis Wilson, Dec. 13. Nickerson No 43.—J. Ellsworth Tluinphrey, Jany. 21; Warren A. Thorp, March 5. ' Delphian i\ 0,44.—Frances M. Siiaefer, Feb. 11. Halstead No. 46.—C. E. Mitchell, Dec. 19. Mackey No. 48.—liUther Sebring, Dec. 25. • Nine Mile No. 49.—Christian G. Maier, March 1. Orient No. .51.—Henry S. Allen, Sept. 13; Henrv Buff, April 28; Horace Sidney Gillilan, Sept. 28; Edward F . McDermott, April 8; Willie Ray Powell, April 1; Julius August Rose, July 3; George H.- Stewart, June 29; Jesse Vern Weekes, Jany. 19; Frederick I. Whaley, May 8. Pottawatomie No. .'i2.—Theodore F. Ramsey, Dec. 23. Wetmore No. S3.—^Thomas Coleman, Jany., 1920; Ora P. Gustafsoh,Dec.4. Shaivnee Ao. 54.—T^ouis H. Stark, Jany. 23. Troy No. 55.—S. A. Conaway, Feb. 20; William Hayton, July 11. Spring Hill No. 56.—Samuel R. Hogue, Feby. 26. Saltville Xo. 59.—James A. Lounsbury, Feby. 6. Salina No 60.—Fleming R. Fenn, July 4; AlbertL.Foltz,Oct.21 ;Granvillc I L.Hudkins,Feby.6;SimonP.Hughes,June 24; Bert Johnson,March 13; ' James A. Kimball, Jany. 28; Elba A. Knox, June 30; David R. Moore .Junei3d;RobertE. Nickles, J u l y 2 2 ; WilUam G. Shamburg, Aug. 10; .SamueKM. Wilson, June 1. Ridyevmy No. 62.—Charles E . Blackburn, Nov. -4. • Adams No. 63.—Emil Salomon, April 19; Gardner No. «5,—John D . Gilbert, May 12. Burlington No. 66.—William J. Armstrong, Feby. 9; Charles O. Brown, Jany. 28; John D. Riley, -4prll 14; Norman Strieby, April 4.
DEATHS—Continued. t'ranhjrirt No. 07.—Davis A. Brodbeck, Feby.' 11; Mark Shocknessey. ; James Tyler, April 7. Hiram No. OS.—Frank Crites, Feby. 2 1 ; Carl Scotten, March 15; Samuel Solomon, May 12; Eli Nordlinger, Oct. 21. Carbondale No. 70.—Emmett L. Blood, Feby. 6; Felix P. O'Neill, Apr. 5. Baxter No. 7/.—.Tames J. Fribley, Sept. 8; Samuel H. Smith, Jany. S. Huron No. 7^.—Charles E . Smith, April 22. Cheiopa No. 73.—Jacob L. Jjoose, Sept. 20. Mystic Tie No. 74.—Thomas J. Morrow, April!); John \V. Ralston, Dec. 14; Edmund Whitehead, Jany. 14. Wamego No 7,5.—James C. Wilhoit, Feby. 17; Albert D. Duncan, Feby. 2 1 ; .Shadrock R. Timmons, March 12. Erie No. 7^?.—Charles H. Eaton, April 16; James M. Welch, July —. Delta No. 77.—James B. Gano, Feby. 13; Joseph H. Owens, Dec. 13. • Corinthian No. 79.—Samuel H. Hepworth, March 3 ; Enmictt .S. Taylor, Dec. 22. Zeredatha No. SO.—William M. Harris, March 12; Frank M. Parker, Aug. 13; DanielReifsnyder, Nov. 22; John C. Surfluh, May 8. New .1 Ibany No. Si.—Rural T. Minton., . Doric No *,?.—Alfred F. Durr, Feby. 18. -JeiTerson No. S.i.—George M . Marshal], Sept. 11; William W. McCarter, Sept. 29. • Sutton No. So—Emmet Duane Bryan, Feby. 25; John Paul, Aug. 23. Sunflower No. 86.—Alfred S. Frye, July 4; Daniel W. Harless, May IS; Clarence A. Hatton, July S; Edwin T. Hedgcr, Feby. 12; Clarence 1. Limbocker, Dec. 28; Albert E. Lockyer, Feby. 7; Ulysses G. Long, July 13; Ray MoCabe, Dec. 24; Robert C. Scuddcr, Nov. ,30; Sherman Slaughter, July 4: .lames M . Stone, Apr. 9. MankatoNo.87.—James A. Thorp, April 18. Eureka No. 88.—George W. Waymire.May 28; Adolph Fischer, July IS; James M. Payne, July 18. Golden Rule No. 90.—Granville W. Belts, Jany. 17; Mathias Cole, Feby. ^20; David Porter Elder, March 4'; John E. Crockett, April 5; James William Morton, June 1; Alfred E.Finne.v, July 21; Francis C. Bowen, Nov. 5. Marysville No. 91.—Issac B . Davis, Oct. 1; William Lafinck, June 8; Otto F. Thiessen, Nov. 2. Devon No. 9^.—James McGinnis, Dec. 10. Girard No. 93.—James T. Alexander, Sept. 18; Worth Elliott, Oct. 31; Howard C. Leonard, Feby. 2. Harmony No. 94,—Esley E. Elkjns, J a n y . 14; John J. Stanley, May 10; John A. Emerson, July 24; Glenn Songer, Dec. V; Hobert H. Oliver, Dor. S. Constellation No. 95.—William E ; Case, Feby. 22; Bertram Loether, March 10; Charles L. Mitchell, June 5; Clifton A. Thomas, Oct. 10; George East, Nov 2; Chester W. Hart, Dec. 12. Delaware No. 9G.—John McCune, Janj'. 7; A. A. Gregory, Aug. 27; W.R. Malott, Nov.4. . . ' -Potmos No. 97.—Julius C. York, Jany. 4; Otto F. Blackburn, Jan.v. 21; James H. Rainey, April 23; William H. Avery, .\pril 28; Roger W. Meeks, May 17; Theodore A. Kramer, July 26; Jacob DeCou, Sept. • • 21; Granville P. Aikman, Sept. 29; Wilbur N.Burk, Sept. 30; James Scott, Oct. 5; John W. Page, Dec. 26. Benevolent No. 98.—Charles S. Crawford,- Pec. 12; Jacob S. Engle, June 21; Gideon Folk, Sept. 2R; John M. Glei.-ssner, July 3; Joseph E. Keel, July 11; John Goodwin, Dec. 25.
DEATHS—Continued. . Wichita No. 39.—Park B. Prentiss, Jany. 2; Walter W.Hibarger, Jany.26; Harrison AVaitt, March 3; John C.lJangdenn, March 1,5; Frank Smith, April 26:-Charles E. Ferren, May 5; William M. Swentzel, May 21; Joseph .Keiineck, No"v. 10; James .S. Foraker, .Nov. 21; Orrin • Benton, Dec. 3; Cassius M. Jackson, Dec.'16. Prudence No. 100.—Charles E. Bartlett, Mar. 9; Sanders W. Black, Apr. 7; Jesse Forkner, July 30; Francis A. Jackson, May 30; George L. Jones, Apr. o; Albert A. Moar.s, Jany. 2.'); Joseph C. McBride, Dec. 13; John Osthoff, Feby. 1; James W. Radlfy, .Sept. 19. Euclid No. 101.—TLva.n G. Roberts, June 3. Keystone No. 103.—Frank T. Kercheval, Sept. 11; Winfield S. Lyons, Juno 24; James H. Matthew, July 25; Jesse C. Ozin, Dec. 17. Cedar No. 10-3.—Willmm M. Carter; Janv. l o ; D e F o r r e s t D. Pomeroy, M a r . 27; Lloyd C. Bell, Apr. 30; Arthur J. Bartley, .June 17; Isaac •N. H.atcher, Aug. S; Francis M. Abbott, Nov. 12; Wilham H. Deer, Dec. 27. i , . Frontier No. 104.—Charles B. Jackson, May 24. Salomon City No. /f),5.^Hdward, S. Crowell, Juno 12; Wilham McBride, April 13; Claude A. Roberts, Nov. 13; James H. Spratt, Oct. 2S. Fidelity No. 100.—FerdinandFocht, Jany..1.5; Albertus B. Miller, Feby. 4; Leonard E. Bright, Sept. 12; James B. Ronen, Dec. 12. Fortitude No. 107.—Claude A. Eldridge, Feby. 3; Harold C Ewers, April 29; William H. Carson, May 16; Charles A. Martin, May 25; ,Iohn H. Tyrol], Aug. 28; Percy D. Nevins, Sept. 7; .loseph S. Darrah, Nov. 23; .Joseph MaplI, Dec. 21. , . Memphis No. 108.—Sanford Webb, Feby. 7;.Jesse E. Million, Aug. 26. Americus No. 100.—Samuel M.'Morgan, June 1. WinAeld No. 110.—Amos S. .Allison, March 23; John R. Ballard, Jany. 20: James D. D.Duglass, March 17; William Newton, April 29. Blue Valley No. tl2.—V/iUiam W. Dedrick, Feby. 4; Alfred J. Piper, May 23
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DEATHS—Continued. Polar Star No. ISO.—Carl H. Myers, Jany. 31., Equity No. ISI.—William A. English, April 28; Jame.s Allen, May 3. Carson No. ISB.—Joel W. Heed, March 14; John W. Denbo, Sept. 4. Crescent No. ISS.—Orton Ingersol, Feby. 3; John S. Fogartj', July 24; Charles M . McIntire,July 29; Peter Hollpnbeck,Aug.7; J a y MacLove, Dec. 11. Ciay Ce'riter No. 1?-J,.—Samuel E. Reynolds, Jany. 22; William B. Evans, April 11; Squire Trivett, May 10; Andrew J. .Sleeper, June 17; Jonas Schooley, Sept. 7; Jacob A. Glace, Nov. 10. Lenexa No. 135.—John H. Kelly, Jany. 7. Vesper No. 136.—John R. Edwards, May 18; William A. Gray, Aug. 12. Cherrymle No. 137.—Ray E. Axton, Oct. l ; J a m c s F. Card, Sept. 21; Benjamin F . Glassmire, Mar. 30; Tri S. Keep, Nov. 14; John Nolan, Mar. 4; Oliver G. Plowman, June 3. r>owr A^o./3S.—Lee Hill,Mar. 15. Sedgwick No. ISO.—Alonzo J. Finch, Jiily 16; John T. Congdon, Aug. 30. Reno No. /^O.—.\rthur E . Asher, Jany. 27; Giles A.Blasdel, July 3 ; Robert A. Campbell, Jany. 12; Nelson Caipti.tti, F t b y . 10;Willicm J. Downin, April 25; Preston B. Oraybill, March 13; Walter B. Harris, July 13; Frank E. Hippie, Sept. 26; William E. Kelly, Jany. 23; John Leisure, Oct. 6; Lewis W. Mills, Feb.v. 2; Albert Mindlin, Nov. 1; Ben Nussbaum,May 1; Garrett V. Ricksecker, Jany. 16; Charles A. Walker, Jany. 4. Siunnl No. 141.—John P . McLaughlin, March 2; David Augustus Ramsey, , Aug. 29. Neu-ton No. 1J,3.—John Kampher, Dec. 22; WilliamG. Keniieke, June 26t William E. Peters, Aug. 3; Alfred E. Smolt, June 2; John H. Stone, Dec. 6. Minneapolis No. 143.—Charles R. Hawkins, March 9; Priend E.Babcock; May 4 ; Walter W. Walker, June 2; James E . .Smith, Nov. 29, Cilead No. 114.—George Hill, Sr., Apr. 5; John E. Wirick, May 5; James A. Carter, July 27. Mt. Vernon No. 145.—Swan Nelson,Feby. ll;John"W. Robinson, Dec. 24. Ellsworth No. 14G.—GeorgeE. Alden, M a y 3 ; Jesse Forrest,Oct.7;Claude D. Day, Dec. 2, Center No. 147.—John A. Perry, March 17; John D. Saggau, March 5; John E. Gilbert, Nov. 20; John Nelson, Nov. 10. Wa-Keeneji No. i.4S.—William B. Kelly, Jany. 20; Frank S. Diebold.Jany. - 30. Thayer No. /.^O.—Thomas J. Caldwell,Feby. IS; Henry E. Recce, Nov. 9. Y,'£llin;;ton. No. 1.5G.—Charlub.E. EiiJoii, Feby. 57; George i". Flemming, April 27; Mason H. Kirk, Nov. 7; Benjamin F . Michael, April 23, Elmer G. O'Brian, July 26; Thom.as A. West, Aug. 28. Douglass No. 151.—John Graves, Aug. 29. l.ebo No. i(5«.—Albert G. Tuller, Feby. 3; William O. Williams, March 7. Luray No. 163.— Richard D. DiUingham, Jany. 25. Lincoln No. 154.—Richard Keating, May 6; Henrj- Herren, Dec. 25'. Hope No. 165.—John A. Boutell, July 19. Haven No. 157.—Benjamin M . Le Grande, Feby. 7. Active No. 168.—Jacob A. Harouff, Scpt.,16; AlberttKrom, May 9;Janies . W. Waggoner, Nov. 23. Robinson No. 169.—Charles F. Lucas, Jany. 21. •Sa«ui No. 160.—George C. Hewit Sr., Jany. 25'; TheodcreT. Morgan, Aug. 29.
DEATHS-Continued. Sabelha A'o. /(?2.—James S. Hendri, Sept. 2; Thomas J. Pace, April 26; Walter L. Storking, Aug. 2S. Greenwood No. ICS.—Robert K. Dodge, Aug. 27; George w ; Doriart, Oct. ; .17. • . Atwood No. 16J,.—\: k . Bone, Fehy I ; J. S. Elder, Nov. - . Larned No. 1G7.—Hilton A. Murphy, Jany. 20; James Burns, : , James'Mclnteer, Dec. 17. Blue Rapids No. 109:—Dayton C. Henderson, July 29; Niles Wilson Sabin, Feby. IS. . Fraternal No. J 70.—Roscoe W. Maintz, .'\pril 2; John Dunkle, Nov.'5. Slerlinu No. 171,—Fred M. Allender,Sept. 30; Fredrick P. Grcen.Feby. 25; ' ' James Murphy, Jnny. 27; Malcom A. Olmstead, Aug. 30. McPhersoTi No. 172.—Robert G. Henderson March 1; Alex G. Robb, Feby. IS; Thomas B. Speece, Nov. 21. ; , ••. . . BcHc/»iotne A^o, / 7.?.—Alex Williams, Feby. 7. Western Star No. 174.—Scrvitus Hutchings, Jany. 16. Kirwin No. 170.—Charles P. Barber, Julv 3; James Kinney, Aug. 19; Edward J . Nelson, Nov. 27. Prairie Queen No.l7G.—Joel Gillett, April 21; James Moorehouse, July 28. Mt. Moriah No. 17.0.—William T. Matthews, Jany. 1; Edward A. Noble, Sept. 26. Lcnora No. 181.—Timothy A. Ferris, July 16. Burrton No. 182.—Rome Beckham, Dec. 7; Howard L. Green, Jany. 31; James H. Greshani, Jany. .30; Samuel A. Woodward, Oct. 24. d'aylord No. 183.—Frank Dundas, Dec. 17. Philli-psburg No. 184.—George Coomes, May 10. TviouftUiiti Slope A'o. too.—Juiiii W. Bejiiier, July 7; John T. Ilowie, *ipr»* . 26; John C. Lathrop, April 16. • Pittsburg No. 187.—.'\lonzo O. Blair, Mar. 17; Harlow Bollinger, Feb. 17; Clinton O. Cook, Apr. 19; Howell B. Evans, Aug. 6; David Calbraith, Oct, 1.5; Charles N. Hopkins, Feby. 18; John B.-McCool, ,lany. 24; -Martin Talstad, Fehv. 16; Fritz J. Weddle, Apr. 23; John T. Wills, ' Jariy.'-l; Isaac D . Wright, Feby. 3 ; Leo Frohlick, Dec. 28. Onaoa No. JSS.—Horace H. Fragcr, Dec. 23. Henri No. 7,90.—Matthew Gray, Oct. 19; Stilles C. Still, Dec. 26. Royal No. /92.—Godfrey E . Bohrer, Sept. 4; Harry Wiimiatt, Nov. 2. Hartjord No. l!lg.—Rosco R. Johnson, Mar. 22; Charles A. Jone.?, May 1_ Galena No. /5>{.^Edgar B; Schermerhorn, Feby. 1; Bartlctt Coolev.'Aug. \. 9; John. C. Phebus, Oct. 22; William H. Stephenson, Nov. 23; Moses ' .. Robeson, Dec.-; 26. Hays Nn. 195.—Anthony B. Cummings, Sept. 14; Harry W. Grass, Dec. 30; William Richmond, Jany. 17.'- .• '•• Madison No. /flC.^Jeptha W. Duvall, .Sept. 4. ' . Canton No. 197.—Thomas C. Bryan, Jany. 2; J.iMartin Drummond, Mar. 24. ....._., . . . ' . • . ' - . Blue Hill No. 198.—James Dengate, April 10; John M. Harshburger , April 19; Samuel I- Austin, Nov. 9; Robert Kirkendall, Dec. 24. Norton No. 199.—Marvin Wood, Feby. 24; C l a u d e F . Milton, June 10. Anthony'No. 2nd.—William R. Powell,'April 10; George E. McMahon, July 28; John F. Peter, Aug. 24. ' . Muhane No. SOL-—Smith C. Humphries, Aiig. —. . , . .
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DEATHS—Continued. Delphos No. 202.—Henry K. Bernard, Mar. 2.'); Van E. Butler, ; Charles C. Spencer, Nov. 1. Sumner No. 203.—Harry Wiard, Nov. 22. Downs No. 204.—Henry .Jones, April 2. Harper No. 208.—William E . Dunn, Dec. 2; Clarence W. Frances, Mar. 28; Gossett W. Thompson, .Sept. 26; William L. William.s, Sept. 1. Occidental No. 207.—James Nickel, April 6. Friendship No. SOS.—Henrv Astle, Feby. 11; John M . Cliain, April 17;' Myric C. Yokuni, Oct. 3. Brookville No. S09.—Peter Carier, .\ug. 26. Oliw Branch No. SIS.—Thomas H. Miner, Jany. 9; David R. Day, July 6. Twin Grove No. 21fl.—John J. Davis, June i. Sincerity No. 214-—James E. Bourne, Oct. 7; John O. Evans, July 30. Hialtville No. 218.—Thomas J.' Poe, Jany. 14. Landmark No. 218.—Edgar C. .\ndrews, Oct. IG; John C. I.each, June 9; George Page, April 9. Corner Stone No. 219.—Elmer B. Ramage, Aug. 21; Joseph S. Coxoii', ' Nov. 18; Merwin G. Conner, Nov. 28. Lewis No. S20.—Andrew Hardy, June 17. Lebanon No. 221.—Andrew A. Granstedt, June 16. S(. Bernard iVo. 2^2.—Harry A. Wisdom, Feby. 18, 1922. .lappa No. 223.-—William J. Martin. Nov. 29, Thomas Quinn, . .Anchor A^o. 224.—William B. Lomas, June 5. Siloam No. 225.—Wilson M. Forbes, May 15; Horace IJ. Hall, .\ug. 8; James Wylie Robinson, Dec. 20; Richard Ronan, Nov. 18; George G. Stonebaok, May 30; William Whitmer, Oct. 8. Diriijo No. 228.—Henry C. Speers, Nov. 1. JamestowTi No. 227.—Jonathan J. Bogue, April 13. Vulcan No. 229.—David B. Gregory, Jany. 2; George G. Cummings, July 24. Ninnescah No. 230.- -B. Frank Dewecse, May lH; Richard T. Fulkerson, Sept. 20; Elmer Gillen, May 16: George F. Smith, Feby. 27. Long Island No. 231.—Frank F. Dunsmoor, May 14; James N. Scott, Dec. 7. GreenleafNo. 233.—Nels Nelson, Feby. 6; S. S. I.ongley, July 26. Clinton No. 233.—Samuel H. McCormack, Sept. 19; Omar Cunningham, Feb. 11. Meriden No. ?se.—Ernest R. Hurley, May 12; John O. Whitlock, Oct. 13. Temple No. 2S7.^}amea D. Ellcdge, Aug. 2.n. Mount Hope No. 2SS.—Thomas T.amb, .-Vpril 10. Urbana No. SSS.—William A. Ues, Oct. 20. Linwood No. 241.—Charles C. Spencer, Sept. 9. Miltonville No. 242.—Charles A. Middlestates, Jany. 15. Waverly No. 244.—William Wells, Janv. 26; Starley J. Fanning, Aug. 13; Albert M. Truitt, July 30. Marmaton No. 24!).—Charles F. Sylvester, April 20. Tyrian No. 248.—Elmore E. Evans, June —; William H. Guthrie, Dec. 24; George W. Williams, Oct. 29. Chase No. 247.—George Newton, July 1. Scottsville No. 249.—James J. Webb, -April .«; .\rthur O. Motes, Dec. 14. '
DEATHS—Continued. Whiiino No. ScO.—B. Ward Hollis, April 19; George D. Reed, April 30. Galva No. 257.—Adam G. Urey, Dec. 19. Stafford No. 252.—Ralph W. Buckle, Dec. 14; John B. C. Cook, Feby. 11; Charles G. Sanford, Feby. 28. Oakley No. 253.—Rolla A, Beamer. Sept. 16. Ionic No. S,54.—Edmond H. Beswick, Jany. 7; F . Cortez Shaler, Jany. 10; Elijah J. Tucker, Jany. .30; Clyde R. Douglass, Dec. 27. Lyra No. 25e.—Daniel Knowlton, Feby. 9. Westmoreland Nu. 3-57.—^AVillinm F. Grutzmacher,'Aug. 7; Walter Robson, March —. Morton No. SSS.—Meriam D. Woodrow, Feby. 22. Beatiie No. 230.—Sidney C. Harry, July 28. ' Medicine Valley No. S60.—Tjouis Bissantz, Sept. 29; William Shutts, Jany. 31. Mulberry No. 261.—Richard Medland, Mar. 22; Thomas W. Pearson, Mar. 20. Charily No. g6S.—William C. Alford, July 3. Logan No. 264.—Oliver Oleson, Sept. 9. Kilwinnina No. 9.65.—Herbert T. Smith, May 4. Moline No. «e7.—Charles E. Eckert, Jany. 18. Bourbon No. 268.—Charles Love, Mar. 11; Thomas J. Ijove, Aug. 19; Earnabus Marvin, Mar. 2.S. Mistletoe No. 269.—Charles W. Booth, June 16; Henry CUne, Sept. 1; Abe Perry, Oct. 25; George Osterhout, Dec. 20. Quenejno No. 270.—David K. Lord, March 2: John Jacobs, Nov. 16. Armourdale No. 271.—James Maguire, April 1: William A; Snook, Dec. 22; Anthony Vanour, May 16; Robert B. Young, Aug. 18. Kaw No. 272.—Robert Campbell, Jany. 3; Paul T. Heuben, April 20; Alfred ,Weston, Sept. 12; Stanley G. Wiles, Nov. 30. Unitv No. 27S.—John R. Stanley, Oct. 2. Webb No. «7,5.—Frank Carlson, Mar. .S, 1922. Windom No. 276.—James F . Ziglar, Sept. 24. Ashland No. 277.—Robert A. McFarland, April 1; William L. Zane, March 10; Odus G. Young, Jr., Jany. 24. Cosmos No. S7S.—^William W. Montgomery, ; Henry M. Perry Barney No. 279.—Ileniy C. Smeltzer, Oct 12. Brainerd No. gSO.—Henry L. Wood, April 26; Louis H. Pershing, Mar. 12. Millbrook .No. 281.—Willard H. Lohness, Aug. 22; Charles C. Whitton, June 24. Anthem No. SS4.—Frank B. Quimby, March 6. Argonia No. 286.—Critenden M. Chism, Oct. 17. Lotus No. 286.—Hugh M'. Barnes, Aug. 30; Thomas H. Mackey, Jany. 15; Levi G. Porter, June 13. Oai A'o.S^r.—Harry M. Myers, Sept. 21. Cyrus No. 288.—John R. Hatfield, Nov. 11. Emerald No. 2S9.—William B. Wheeler, Dec. 14. Paradise No. 290.—Ora M. Farrier, Nov. 30; William L. Davenport, Dec. 16.
DEATHS—Continued. Beulah No. £91.-^JaniGS Sellens, May ft; John Hammond, July 9. Glasco No. 29g.—William B. Hare, May 26. Kiowa No. S9S.—Edward F. Gregory, Feby. 17. Comanche No SOS.—Jerome E. Davis, Aug. 2. .Apollo No. 297.—Angus Henry Gerken, March 0; Judson F.-HuU, April 27; Cassius M. Rayner, June 9; Theodore W. Johnson, Oct. 15; Judson G. Perigo, Nov. 18. 'Samaria No. 298.—Juergen H. Claussen, April 8; Edward J. Goubleman, June 4. Cable No. 299.—Cole Hendrickson, Mar. 14; John B. Thomson, Sept. 6. Fargo No. SCO.—Edward Dudley, Jany. 31; Eugene R. Martin, Dec. 1. Hamilton No. SOI.—Andrew L. W.alker, Dec. 16; Thomas S. Sloan, Aug. 8. Albert Pike No. SOS.—Alva J. A.pplegate,Feby. 21; Arthur O. Baker, June 20; Louia A. Baker, Oct. 31; Daniel E. Breese, Aug, 6; Foster S. Brook, Sept. 29; Claude W. Cosgrove, Feb. 22; William E. Curry, Aug. 12; William C. Dryden, Apr. 10; Amos D. Rlsner, July 9; Ren F. Forrest, June 2 1 ; Alfred C. Goodin, Nov. 6; Jeff N. Gupton, Mar. 12; James. S. Hardie, June 11; Harry R. Jones, .Janv. 17; Kmmet B. Moore, May 9; William J. Mulholland, Aug. 24; Roderick F. Murehison, Aug. 22; Martin Musil, Jany. G, 1921; Da^'id Patter.son, Aug. 25; Harry J. Pottenger, Nov. 9; Edgar S. Ridgeway, Apr. 3; LeeH.Ringwald, July 4; Color L. Sim, June 12; Henry I. Spero, Nov. 2; .John C. Veigel, Jany. 26; William T. Watson, Sept. 26. Avon No. 305.—Horace Van Slyke, April 6. fit. Thomas No. SOC—Andrew J. Massmgill, Jany. 8; PJmmett B. Bastin, April 25. Kansas A'o. S07.—Joseph H. McDowell, Fobv. 18; John S. Richards, Sept, 23; George M. Wilson, May 27. Syracuse No. S09.—Albert F. Habich, Oct. 21; William E. Barnett, Oct. 2; Ralph W. Jones, Nov. 14; Newton J. Sawyer, Dec. 20; John H. Lindsay, Feby. 13. Naphtali No. S<0.—Noah S. I-enszIer, Nov. 10; Carl E. Sebelins, Dec. 27. Hancock No. Sll.—Tieman N. Horn, May 5; Frank H. Tjemon, July 5; Donald J. NeumuUer, Aug. 1. Santa Fe No. St2.—John S. Moots, May 22. Severance No. SIS.—Arthur David Hall, July 6. Hebron No. 314.—Charles M. Grover, April 9; David Jones, April 25. Virginia No. SIS.—Oley P. Mattson, Jany. 11. Coolidge No. 316.—Uriah T. Tapscott, Jany. 29. Norcatur No. 317.—John O. Summitt, .-Xpril 21; Charles E. Saylor, Aug. 2ti. Wallace No. SIS.—Fied O. Rickets, July 29. Norwich No. 319.—Mathew L. Hamilton, Feby. 12. Vermillion No. 320.—John B. McMichael, July 25. Goodland No. S21.—William S. Coleman, April 1. Ben Hur No. S22.—James V. Barger, July 19; Bion E. Beebe, Feby. 18; Josiah D. Hanna, Feby, 3; Paris M. McCord, May 4; Thomas M. Rooney, July 23. Caney No. 324.—Alonzo M. Parson.", Dec. 13. La Harpe No. 325.—Canby H. Hacknev, Jany. 5; Charles E. Howard, Sept. 15. Horlon No. SSO.—Silas A. French, July 20; George W. I^everton, Feby. 5; William A. Thurman, April 1.
DEATHS—Con tinu ed. Iloyt No. S2r.—lienjamin B. Erwin, July 28; John T. Andrus, Sept. 14; George Q. Carey, Sept. 27; Evan D. Jone.s, Dec. 27.. Arcadia No. 529.—Thomas J. Duwson, Dec. 31. Iloisington No. SSI.—William H. Hall, Oct..29; James Pizingcr, Nov. 26; Wilbur II. Rice, April 18. /{oh Af orris No. SS2.—George W. Noonen, April 19. Kosedale No. 3»S.—Chris W. Finrke, Feby. 11; Clarence H..Witt, Mar. 2; Louis Helmreich, Mar. 18; John J. Naschold, Oct. 10; Marshall E. Chandler, Dec. 26. Parker No. 341.—Benjamin J. Crosswhite, Dec. 24; John M.Smith, Mar. 1. ' Edna No. 34^.—Jacob Brown, May 15; Jedediah D. Foster, Oct. 17; John Hughes, June 10; Frank McCain, April 30. Moundridge No. 34&.—Peter W. Toevs,, March 3. Spivey No. 347.-Levi Edwards, Got. 28. Olive No. 3S0.—Harry E. Slaughter, Aug. 14; Lero.v D. Wait, Jany. 14; Dayton Wait, March 7. Scammon No. 351.—James C. Graham, Apr. 2 1 ; William Murray, Jany. 1; Eniilc J. Leipman, Apr. 26. Marquette No. 353.—Theodore Harrison, Jany. 30. Sumnierjield No. 354.—Alfred B. Garrison, .luly 12: Chautauqua No. 335.—Philip H. Green, April 4; William McNeely,July 31. WellsviUe No. 356.—.James T.'Kyle, March 19; James GiUiland McLain May 26. Alta Vista No. 357.—John R. Rector, Feby. 23. 'Sylvan Grove No. 359.—Hans Petersen, May 16. Jenninos No. 360.—Charles Easton, July 24; William M. May, March 7. Cuba No. 36S.—\. H. Baird, Nov. 10; George Lang, Febv. .5; Walter Moore, Foby. 2. . Valley Center No. 361(.—.John J. Lambert, Feb. 20. Bonner Springs No. 366.—Orkis M. Bloom, April 22. Plains No. .%7.—Wdliam A. Wyatt, Dec. 1. Roger E. Sherman No. 360.—Thomas E. Foster, Dec. 8. Morrill No. S~3.—Cyrus C. McKinzie, .\ug. 28. Dwiiilit No. 374.—.Albert G. Kern. Dec. 27. • ' •• Buffalo No. .370.—Louis L. I.egg, Dec. 10. ITiiseyiVo. 35.?.—D.Walter Shrontz, July 21.'• • Protection No. 384-—Calvin C. Towner, Apr. 29. Piper No. SS-"..—William Einhellig, June 15. "• Tr/ro A'o. SSS.—Joseph Lenhart, April 11.Spearville No: 3SS.—Ira F. Bartz, Sept. 7; James C. Jones, Oct. Id. rreeportNo.3S0.—EdgniMoU,.l\i\y27. • .Coats No. S9.<.—Howard C. Shore, Dec. 6. • Wake/ield No. 396.—Samuel B. Hamilton, March 25. LindshoraNo.S97.—Clarence V. Heath, Oct. 14. Mullinville No. 399.—.\ustin W. Fellers, .June 26. Arma No. 4OS.—Calvin Van Norsdall, Feby. 12; William McDonald Feby. 12; John T. Rodda, Junf: 4; Joe Robertson, Dec 8.. Climax No. 4II.—Cyrus J. Bradford, Jany. "fi.
DEATHS—Concluded. Kjn-.i David A'o. 41C.—Albert L. Peardsley, Apr. 6; Henry C. Dryden, Mar. •10; Varo C. Finch. July 28; 0 « e n M. Farnam, Aug. 21; William H. I-:itimer, May 28; Lennie. J. Ol.srjn, .Sept. 2. Coded A'o. 41s.—George C. Otis, .July 2.i; John B. Winters, Aug. 25. Delia No. 4iO.—Jesse Linsacum, March 18; Lesler Jackson, May 11. Harveijville No. 4^i-—Edwin .Symes, Jany. .3. Cimninghavi No. 4^7.—Daniel A. Arnientrout, Feby. 16. Goii No. 4S0.—Cli\eb W. Hcald, Dec. B. Overland Park No. 436.—Edward H. Farrar, Feby. 18.
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APPOINTIVE GRAND OFFICERS, 1923. FRED E. BROOKS, Grand Cha!llain; (2) CLAYTON LEHMAN , Grand Senior Deacon; (3) CLINTON D. HART, Grand Junior Deacon; (4) JOHN A . HETZEL, Grand Marshal; (5) CLARENCE E . JONES, Grand Sword Bearer; (6) JESSEE. McFARLAND,Grand Senior Steward; (7) VERNON T . NICHOLSON, Grand Junior Steward; (8) HOMER T. HARDEN, Grand Pursuivant; (9) W. AMER BURNETT, Grand Tyler. (1)
PROCEEDINGS OF T H E
A S S O C I A T I O N O F PAST G R A N D MASTERS OF T H E
M.-.W.-.GRAND LODGE OF A. F.& A.M. OF KANSAS.
ToPEKA, KANSAS, February 26, 1924. The twentieth Annual Meeting of the Association of Past Grand Masters of the M.-. W.-. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Kansas was held m the New Scottish Rite Temple at 6:30 p. M. The following members were present: M.-. W.-. PERRY M. HOISINCTON
Grand Maater, 1901-2
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Grand Master, 1904-.5 Grand Master, 1906-7 Grand Mauler, 1908-9 Gro.7id A'lo.^ler, 1912-13 Grand Master, 1913-14 Grand Master, 1915-16 Grand Master, 1916-17 Grand Master, 1919-20 Grand Master, 1920-21 Crrand Master, 1921-22 Ch-und Master, 1922-23
W.'. W.-. W.-, W-'W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-. W.-.
THOMAS G . FITCH THOMAS L . ]3OND ...' HENRY F. MASON W M . F-ASTON HUTCHISON .. ELKICK C.'CoLE WiM.iAM L. BuKDiCK G I L E S H. LAMU O W E N J. WOOD ' H U G H P. FAURELLY BEN S. PA ULEN .loHN MCCULLAGH
A Table Lodge was opened by the Venerable President, and after the ceremonies in connection therewith had been completed various subjects were discussed, of interest to the craft at large, after which the Table Lodge was closed. WILLIAM L . BURDFCK,
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February,
As provided by the Constitution, M.". W.". GILES H . LAMB
was chosen as Venerable President for the ensuing year. M.'. W.". J O H N MCCULLAGH was chosen as Steward, and M.". W.-. E L R I C K C . C O L E as Secretary. Themeetingof the Association then closed until the next annual gathering, unless sooner convened by the Venerable. President. iriLRicK C. COLE,
Secretary.
APPENDIX.
REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. BY A L B E R T K . WILSON, CHAIRMAN
To the M:. W:. Grand Lodge of A. t'. d- A. M. of Kansas. In preparing'the following report, based on the transactions of the various jurisdictions indicated, the writer has endeavored to refrain as far as possible from either quoting or commenting on those, subjects dealing with outside matters, to which attention was particularly called through the review one year ago. The absence of such reference, however, does not mean that there has been any abatement on the part of some Grand Lodges in devoting a large portion of the time of their Annual Communications in discussing these questions and listening to long addresses, many of which are featured with suggestions and recommendations to become members of outside organizations and financially assisting them in a campaign of so-called masonic education. Another subject which was given much attention on the part of many Grand Lodges was that retatinp to Masonic Homes, and in some instances Homes are already established and the Grand Lodges furnished with excellent reports from trustees and others who were placed in charge of these institutions. The tendency along this line is increasing, and with but one exception there was no manifest opposition where it was proposed to either begin the work of erecting a Home or creating a fund for that purpose. The single exception, however, was not in opposition to the plan of a Home, but rather one along the more conservative lines of first providing the necessary funds and then establishing the Home at a later date. Akin to this line of work is that of benevolence. In reviewing the various Proceedings it was somewhat surprising to note the absence of this subject in the transactions of many Grand Lodges. In a few jm-isdictions masonic charity is practiced to its fullest extent, and excellent reports are submitted dealing with the subject; however, in many of the Proceedings no reference whatever was made to it.
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Prosperity in the Craft seems to be general, as it will be noted from the statistical tables at the close of this report there was a net gain in. all Grand Jurisdictions. Fraternally submitted, ALBERT K .
WILSON,
Chairman.
COMMENTS The following s\ibjects are referred to "with malice toward none, with charity for all," or in other words, with no disposition to criticise, but rather to bring to the attention of those interested some things which, from the viewpoint of the writer, might be remedied. In doing so we reaUze full well that it will cause some criticism, among those whom we have termed throughout our reports "progressives," yet we are offering nothing which is in contravention to the policy of our Grand Lodge in dealing with matters of this kind. Some few subjects, however, are referred to by the WTiter as Grand Secretary, in the hope that the brethren of the Guild may be interested and derive some benefit therefrom.
For many years requests for recognition from the Grand Orient of. Italy have been given proper consideration" at the hands of many Grand Iiodges in this country, and in most cases the prayer of the petitioner has been denied. Such requests have been before our Grand Lodge several times, even as early as 1869. It was last considered by our Committee on Correspondence in 1911, and as none of the essentials required by our Grand Lodge had been furnished, fraternal recognition was again denied. It appears, however, that during the past two years several Grand Lodges have extended fraternal relations to the Grand Orient of Italy, and in practically all cases it was done upon the personal appeal of the Grand Master of that Grand Lodge, who had his headqu9,rters in Washington, and presented his request orally. We note that in addressing the Grand Lodge of New York he referred only to his own Grand Lodge, making no reference whatever to the socalled National Grand Lodge of Italy, or their relations, if any, with either of the Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite, which are now operating in that country; neither did he.refer, either directly or indirectly, to the division of Freemasonry in that country in 1908, at which time the National Grand Lodge was founded. He admitted, however, that the Grand Orient, of which he was Grand Master, had violated the doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction and had invaded the territory of the Grand Lodges of the United States, offering as an excuse that it was not international masonic law as they understood it, but now they had accepted as inter-
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national masonic law this right of exclusive jurisdiction, and the Grand Orient would therefore not again invade American territory. He expresses himself as strongly in favor of an international conference, such as that recently held in Geneva, or in other words, as we understand it, an international or supreme Grand Body. In extending fraternal relations to another Grand Lodge the writer looks upon it as a serious matter and one which should be handled in the most careful and dignified manner, as well as in keeping with the. high standing of the fraternity in general, and we do not consider that it is at all in keeping with the dignity of our time-honored Institution, or in good taste, for a Grand Master to travel seVeral thousand miles over water and make personal appeals to Grand Lodges in presenting a request for official and fraternal recognition. PTJBLICITY.
The practice of using the. public press as a means of informing the membership of the contemplated action of their lodge, or announcing official transactions of the same, has grown to such an extent that some Grand Masters have found it necessary to issue official communications and edicts forbidding the same. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts found it necessary to promulgate the following communication to their lodges last March: Resolved: That this Grand Lodge speaks only through its Most Worshipful Grand Master, through its official proceedings and other instruments issuing under the attestation of its Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, and through brothers especially deputed by the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master to the extent of their authority: and further Resolved: That this Grand Lodge maintains no representative in Washington or elsewhere; that no person and no paper, magazine, newspaper, or other publication has the right officially to voice or to represent the principles, opinions, or attitude of this Grand Lodge except as hereinbefore provided.
The above is in kcc^in" v.'ith the '^dict issued b'^ our ov.^n Grand Master during the year along the same hues, limiting the use of the pubUc press to that of funeral and other local masonic notices. We doubt not that the practice of publicity is prompted largely by a desire on the part of many of our Symbolic lodges to ape the methods used in some of the other bodies. COMITY B E T W E E N GRAND LODGES
The comity existing between Grand Lodges is violated possibly more frequently than any other custom. This is especially true in requests made by lodges in one Grand Jurisdiction for lodges in another to confer degrees on elected petitioners or candidates, in which it is set forth in such requests that the Work shall be done according to the laws and regulations of the "requesting" jurisdiction, thereby totally ignoring the practice of comity. This subject comes under what is termed the "Common Law of Masonry," and in order to make the matter plain we quote the following:
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The comity of Grand Lodges requires each to recognize, and give full faith and credit to the acts of every other, provided the Ancient Constitutions are not infringed, the General Regulations are not set aside, or the Old Landmarks removed. Therefore, every Grand Lodge should conform its local regulatioris to these rules, as well as to those other unwritten customs, which are known and have been existing for so long a period among Masons that they have become the Common Law of Masonry. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
As a further example of the violation of the law of comity existing between Grand Lodges, attention is particularly called to the, refusal of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire to recognize our official receipt for dues as proper documentary evidence in admitting members of our lodges as visitors to lodges in that jurisdiction. The Grand Master of New Hampshire, in dealing with this subject through his address before Grand Lodge, said, among other things, that their form of diploma was adopted by their Grand Lodge as a sovereign masonic body, which statement we do not question, but on the contrary admit that the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire has a right to prescribe its form of documentary evidence, but on the other hand we maintain that our own Grand Lodge is a sovereign Masonic Grand Body and therefore possesses the same right, and in the practice of comity between Grand Lodges our form of documentary evidence should be given full credit and recognized by the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. The Grand Master of New Hampshire, Brother WALTEH G. AFRICA, in reporting this matter to their Grand Lodge,"failed to place all the facts before his brethren in that he made no reference whatever to the discourteous treatment he accorded our Grand Master in totally ignoring the olBcial communication sent him and which contained a full statement of the case, and a fraternal request for an expression of his views on the subject. To the writer of this report the conduct of Brother AFRICA was the most discourteous ever coming under his observation in more than forty years of continuous service as an oflBcial of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. In conclusion, the writer simply directs attention to the full report on this subject as shown on pages '294 to 297 inclusive, and pages 409 and 410 of our 1923 Proceedings, and to pages 57 to CO inclusive, and page 111 of the 1923 Pioceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. GRAND S E C R E T A R I E S .
Several matters which should be covered in the Proceedings are frequently omitted and the writer beheves they are worthy of mention at this point in his report. There is a lack of accuracy in many statistical tables. Some of our Grand Secretaries, in order to show the number of members in their last report, are obliged to force their figures by entering the membership of the previous year other than it was reported at that time. These errors
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will account for t h e apparent discrepancies as shown b y some of these Proceedings a n d t h e statistical tables a t t h e close of this reports Another oversight on t h e p a r t of some of t h e Grand Secretaries is t h a t of faihng t o report t h e names of t h e Grand Representatives of other jurisdictions in attendance a t Grand Lodge. I n t h e opinion of t h e writer such a list should b e made a p a r t of t h e report of t h e Committee on Credentials. As a convenience for quick reference, it is highly important t h a t t h e names and addresses of t h e G r a n d Officers, chairman of t h e Committee o n Correspondence, and date and place for holding the next Annual Communication be printed on t h e outside back cover. I n some cases this information is found in the front of the journal, in others in the middle or a t the end of the Proceedings, a n d sometimes a part of this information cannot b e found a t all. •
ALABAMA—1922. Lodges, 582; members, 4S,126; n e t gain, 1,502. Montgomery, December 6, 1922.
J U L I A N F . SPEARMAN, M.". W . \
Grand Master. Our G r a n d Representative, Brother J O H N P H I L I P M E L V I N , responded
for Kansas. During t h e year they were called upon t o hold a Special Communication of their Grand Lodge for t h e purpose of laying away t h e remains of their Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother GEORGE P . HARRISON. On account of illness, or illness in their famiUes, their Deputy Grand Master, Grand Chaplain a n d Grand Tyler were unable t o attend. They were honored with t h e presence of the Grand Master and G r a n d Secretary of t h e Grand Lodge of Mississippi, who were received a n d a c l - J i-U1 1 U U I U C U t l l C UOUdX LlKJLLKJlOt
The Grand Master in presenting his summing u p of t h e j'ear calls it a " report," while t h e Grand Secretary dignifies it with the title o t an " address. " The Grand Master, in t h e introduction to. his report, returns t h a n k s to t h e Supreme Architect for all blessings received during t h e year, a n d is likewise grateful t o t h e brethren for t h e honor they conferred upon him. His address in this particular is not unlike t h a t of most Grand Masters, as it is a sort of " I f I should fall below; DEMOSTHENES and C I C E R O . " During t h e year he rendered eleven decisions, among which are t h e following: A Master Mason cannot object to an Entered Apprentice sitting in an Entered Appren- tice lodge: a candidate, in repeating the obligation, can use the word "affirm" instead of "swear;" if the Senior Warden is presiding at the Annual Communication, he should cause the Secretary to write opposite the name of the Master the word "suspended" if he is in arrears for two years' dues.
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He likewise decided that "when a profane is elected to membership he may be examined at a special communication and advanced as fast as. he becomes proficient." The Committee on Jurisprudence did not fully agi-ee with the wording and changed it to read- "When a profane is elected to membership, he may be examined at a special communication, but a reasonable time shall elapse between the conferring of the different degrees.'' Are we to understand from the above that their "profanes" are examined before they receive any degrees? The Grand Master recommends that all lodges be required to use the official receipt furnished through the Grand Secretary's office. We would infer from this recommendation that some of their lodges side-stepped the law. He recommended, and it was approved by the Grand Lodge, that they loan $5,000.00 to the Trusteed of their Masonic Home. Why not give it to them outright as we do in Kansas? During the year he issued.Letters of Dispensation for the establishment of twelve new lodges. He commended an organization known as the DeMolay, and then in a sort of left handed manner cracked the Ku Klux Klan. Under the head of "Education," he expresses rather a pessimistic view as to the public schools of the country and infers that certain influences are at work to overthrow the same. Possibly so, but we do not quite understand where the system will be improved by making the subject a part of the address of a Grand Master of Masons. He reports having made a visit to the General Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Washington, D. C , and it was likewise his pleasure to attend their own Grand Chapter of that Order. We fail to find any report indicating to what committee this subject was referred. . .Several of their lodges were subjected to discipline for failing to report on a proposed new Constitution of their Grand Lodge; and the Masters were summoned to appear before Grand Lodge and give their reasons for failing to comply with the laws. There were fifteen of these derelicts, twelve of whom either claimed it was the fault of their Secretary or that the matter had not been presented to the lodge. A special committee recommended that each of these lodges be reprimanded and that it be read in open lodge. The remaining three failed to send a representative, and the charters of the lodges were therefore arrested. Through their Committee on Correspondence they recommended . fraternal recognition of Grand Lodges or Grand Orients in the following countries: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, Czecho-Slovakia, Luxembourg, and mighty nearly accepted into the fold the Masons of Hungary. As we have stated before, we have no right to question the action of the Grand Lodge of Alabama in their policy concerning the so-called "universal" proposition. The following was adopted, which speaks for itself, and to the notion of the writer of this report, such action on the part of a Grand Lodge of
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Masons beats resolutions in regard t o outside organizations which a r e neither directly nor indirectly a part or parcel of the fraternity: WHEBEAS, The Committee on Work is charged with the responsibility of exemplifying the Work, lessons and lectures of the three degrees in Masonry, and whereas we have learned that more than fifty per cent of the lodges do not give the E. A. and M. M. lectures and whereas these degrees are incomplete without the lectures, Therefore, be it resolved hy this Grand Lodge, That the lectures shall be given at the time the degrees are conferred; Resohed fi'rther. That it shall be-the duty of the District Lecturers to see that these resolutions are carried out by each lodge in his District.
The Grand Master announced t h e sad news of the death of t h e wife of their D e p u t y Grand Master, a n d t h e G r a r d Secretary was directed t o express t h e sympathy of t h e Grand Lodge b y wire. They include with their Proceedings a diagram of a lodge room, showing t h e position of t h e Three Lesser Lights, and it will be interesting no doubt t o our own members t o learn t h a t they place the same, one a t t h e northeast, one a t the southeast and one a t t h e southwest corner of the altar. Brother OLIVER D A Y STREET, chairman of their Committee on Correspondence, presents a report occupying three hundred sixty-three pages' concerning Masonry in general a n d Grand Lodges in particular throughout the world. We have read t h e report carefully, a n d a s none of it deals with a n y of t h e so-called Grand Lodges knocking for admission to our Grand Lodge, we refrain from quoting any portion or offering comments. We are, however, satisfied t h a t in dealing with some jurisdictions our good Brother STREET was either misled as t o facts or was not furnished with t h e correct records. J U L I A N F . SPEARMAN, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Anniston. G E O R G E A. BEAUCHAMP, R . - . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Montgomery. F R E D W A L L , Correspondent, Athens.
Next Annual, Montgomery, December 5, 1£23.
ALBERTA—1923. Lodges, 132; members, 11,740; net gain, 341. Calgary, J u n e 13, 1923.
FREDERICK S . SELWOOD, M . ' . W.*. G r a n d
Master. M.". W.'. Brother S. J. BLAIR, our Grand Representative, was a t his post of duty. The Grand Master presented an interesting address and from it we take pleasure in quoting t h e following: Our ancient brethren of the Mystic tie were builders—Masons in all ages have been builders—and we will not be worthy of our glorious traditions unless we are builders a t tempting to reconstruct out of the bewilderment and confusion of today a higher civilization of tomorrow, which shall be a structure of symmetry and strength chaiacterized by stability, utility and beauty, whose fabric shall be fashioned through law, labor and love.
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May our deliberations be governed by these principles and guided into paths of true fraternal harmony BOthat our labors being finished, all will return home satisfied with having performed their several duties in perfect unanimity and concord and bound by renewed obligations of fidelity to the sacred trust reposed in us as the heirs of all the ages and trustees of all future generations of our Craft.
The Grand Master was requested to issue his special dispensation to initiate more than five candidates at the same meeting, which he very properly refused. Our Alberta brethren are not in quite so much of a hurry to make members as some of our lodges in the United States. He reports that the office of the Grand Secretary has been enlarged, and they aie now. occupying commodious and comfortable quarters for both the office and library of the Grand Lodge. Under the head of "District Meetings," he most heartily endorses their system, which is practically the same as our own, except at their district meetings they not only hold a school of instruction, but they likewise elect their Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing year. The Grand Master further states that he directed the District Deputy Grand Masters to advise with the Grand Secretary in regard to their schedule of meetings. This is exactly the practice in our own jurisdiction and avoids any possible confusion. Under the head of "Reflections," he recommends that all charges and specifications be submitted to their Committee on Jurisprudence, through their Grand Secretary, before action is taken by the interested lodges. This is practically the same as our own custom except the charges in our case must be presented to the Grand Master for his advice. The Grand Master reports that during the year he attended forty gatherings of the Craft at various points throughout their Province. Referring to visitations we take pleasure in quoting the following: My personal observations as well as information gleaned from many souices convince me that the practice of inter-lodge visiting is on the increase in the Province of Alberta. This is a practice highly to be commended, whether the interchange of fraternal visits has as its aim social fraternization or exemplification of the Work. Giving full credit for all the benefits which may be derived in this way I am thoroughly convinced that these results can in no wise minimize the necessity of emphasizing the advantages of the District Meetings and their highly instructional features. Particularly so; because at the District Meeting those charged by Grand Lodge with authority are present to give definite decisions and final rulings on the Work and other matters under review. The activities of the individual lodge, the fraternal visits from lodge to lodge and the District Meeting and Lodge of Instruction all have their proper .places in the manifestation and development through the instrumentality of the lodge unit of the highest culture, noblest character and strongest morale attainable through masonic intercourse and associations.
Likewise we take pleasure in copying his remarks concerning Ancient Landmarks: Finally, we must remember the Ancient Landmarks hold true. Human society if it would ever attain to the ideal must rest upon the eternal basis of righteousness, must be dominated by a universal law of service and must be adorned by virtue sanctified by devotion. There is no need of trying to figure out the whole problem of the world's future unless as a basis of all t h a t calculation we take the fundamental fact of the builderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that beneath it all there must be immovable and unshaken the everlasting foundations of righteousness, justice and truth. The world must learn a new lesson if it is to endure.- Love
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must prove itself stronger than bate; charity must outride avarice and greed;brotherhood— not in pleasant theory and in pretty phsises, but in actual practice—must enshrine itself in men's hearts and teach the world the gospel of service. Righteousness and service— stability and unity—-these are the Ancient Landmarks proven true again in the necessities ol today. An excellent address was deliveied b y their P a s t G r a n d Master, M.*. W.*. B r o t h e r R. S. THORNTON, and we t a k e t h e following from his remarks as a m a t t e r of unusual interest t o our readers: You ask, where do we find the story of HIRAM ABIFF as the historical individual, as an actual living man? My answer is you will find the story in the first and most important of all masonic text books, the volume of the Sacred Law. Ah, but you say I have read the story of the building of the Temple and I remember HIRAM, b u t I do not remember HIRAM ABIFF. Which was the individual who is entitled to bear that name? If you will turn in your leisure moments to the second book of Chronicles, in the fourth chapter and in the sixteenth verse you will read this: "The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshbooks, and all the instruments thereof, did HURAM his father make to KING SOI:X^M»)N foi the house of the Lord of bright brass." You will notice the words "HURAM, his father." That word "his father" has been translated into English, but if it had been left in the Hebrew original and not translated, it would have read " H I R A M A B I F F . " In the German translation of the Bible which was prepared under the direction of MARTIN LUTHER, the word " h i s father" is not translated and in this sentence it appears in the German as " H I R A M A B I F F , " but in the Enghsh translation which started with WYCLIFPE and TTNDALE, and then came on down to our authorized version, it has been translated " H U R A M his father." Now do you see what that means? I t means that the tradition of Freemasonry with the name of HIRAM ADIFF as the central masonic figure, antedates the first translation of the English Bible, which took place over five hundred years ago, one of the curious coincidences which you will find all through the ritual and ceremonial, which tend to establish the genuine antiquity of a good deal of what we have today. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was presented by their G r a n d Secret a r y , B r o t h e r S. Y. TAYLOR, and we regret t h a t no reference is made t o our K a n s a s Proceedings. G E O R G E M U R R A Y , M.*. W . ' . G r a n d Master, Whitla. S. Y. TAYLOR, R / . W.*. Grand Secretary a n d Correspondent, Calgary. Next Annual, Medicine K a t , J u n e 11, 1924.
ARIZONA—1923. Lodges, 32; members, 5,140; n e t g a i n , ' 2 5 1 . Presoott, F e b r u a r y 13, 1923. L o u i s ' G W A L T N E Y M E Y E R S , M . ' . 'W.-. Grand Master. O u r G r a n d Representative, M.'. W.'. B r o t h e r J A M E S H . B A R R E T T , was present. T h e y were signally honored a t this Communication in having as a visitor their G r a n d Representative of the G r a n d Lodge of Arizona near t h e G r a n d Lodge of England, R t . H o n . Sir G I L B E R T P A R K E R ; Ukewisc t h e y extended t h e usual honors to M.'. W . \ B r o t h e r W I L L I A M F.- K U H N , P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e Grand Lodge of Missouri, and now t h e M.'. E.".
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General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States, who was accompanied by the General Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter, Companion CHARLES A. CONOVER. The Grand Master, in the introduction to his address, has the following to say, among other things, concerning his administration: . For the measure of success that has been mine I gratefully acknowledge the ever-ready counsel and cheerful assistance of my co-laborers and predecessors in office, whom 1 have always found as ready to give as I was to receive of their wisdom and experience. And esi>eoially do I acknowledge my obligations to our efficient and dearly loved Grand Secre. tary. Brother ROSKRUOE, for his never-tailing courtesy and prompt attention to whatever demands were made on his time and patience. May his shadow never'grow less as his years increase in the service of our beloved Order, and in the words of the Latin Poet, HOMER. " M a y he go late to Heaven, for we shall miss him when he goes.*'
He is evidently in full accord with the masonic club proposition, as he has the following to say on that subject: I have also been informed that a masonic club has been organized at Superior with an active and interested membership that bespeaks success, and that it is the intention of â&#x20AC;˘ the members to petition for a Dispensation in the near future, enabling them to merge their club i nto a regular lodge.
We take it from the above that masonic clubs in Arizona are sort of incubators or forerunners of new lodges. It is proposed to establish tuberculosis sanatoriums, and the proposition is now in the hands of committees from the Grand Lodges of Arizona and New Mexico, and tentatively one from Texas. The Grand Master refers to several outside matters which are at variance with the policy of our own Grand Lodge; however, we will refrain from referring to any of them except that concerning masonic clubs and the Ku Klux Klan. . Concerning the latter proposition, we quote the following as it is in harmony with the position taken by our own Grand Master this year: During the year my attention has been called to the activities throughout the State of an organization known as t h e Ku Klux Klan, and I have been asked to define the a t t i tude of Masonry toward the Klan as an organization as well as urged to take some action as Grand Master to prevent members of the Masonic Fraternity holding membership in the Klan. I have given the question careful consideration and in my judgment the best policy seemed to be one of passive resistance, or at least "hands off'* until the so-called Elan had had an opportunity to demonstrate that it was inimical to Masonry, or the fact that a Mason by reason of his membership in the Klan, if such did exist, was thereby bringing the Fraternity into disrepute. Masonry is constituticnally opposed to mob violence or unlawful acts of any kind, and her attitude as relates to law and order too well known to need defining; I could therefore see no good reason why I should mix in the controversy and place our Order in a questionable position by giving undue attention to an evident attempt t a m i x Masonry up with something in which she had no interest. Neither could I find any law or authority by which I, as Grand Master, could forbid any member of the Fraternity joining any other.organization if he so desired. The only question to be decided was whether such membership brought the Order into disrepute, and that could only be determined after said membership had been acquired. Masonry, as I understand it, concedes to its members the right to freedom of thought and liberty of action, holding them personally responsible for any d iscreditable act that would reflect on the Fraternity, therefore any prohibitive restraint should come from the governing body, and I submit the question of whether membership in the Ku Klux Klan is permissible to members of the Craft under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arizona for a ruling in the premises.
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The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, rather side-stepped the issue, and with one fatal swoop simply recommended that the action of the Grand Master be approved. As a matter of fact, so far as we can observe, the Grand Master took no action in the premises. There is no Report on Correspondence. SIDNEY SAFE, M . \ W . \ Grand Master, Holbrook. GEORGE J. ROSKBTJGE, R . \ W.". Grand Secretary, Tucson. Next Annual, Globe, February 12„ 1924.
ARKANSAS—1922. Lodges, 562; members, 32,478; net gain, 869. • • Little Rock, November 21, 1922. LEONIDAS KIBBY, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. Kansas was represented by M.'. W.'. Brother Louis BAUERLBIN. An Emergent Communication was held May 11, 1922, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Albert Pike Memorial Temple in Little Rock. It must have been some corner-stone, as we note that' it requires practically three pages, single space, of the printed Proceedings to list the deposits placed in the stone. We quote the following few lines from the address of the Grand Master, and suggest that the readers of this report give the matter some thought: There must be something constructive, something ennobling, something that appeals to the young men of our nation that they ask admission to our .Craft. With the reaUzation that from the beginning there have been forces in nature, in the material world, that were destructive as well as constructive. For example, the bison in countless numbers that once roamed oua* plains, is gone. The forests that once covered our hills and vales are disappearing. The same rule holds good in the moral, social and political world.
A contract was entered into between the Scottish Rite bodies of Little Rock and the Grand Lodge, whereby the latter loaned them $75,000.00 at six per cent interest to be applied on the construction of the new Scottish Rite building, and the interest from the loan is to go toward paying the rent of the quarters to be occupied by the Grand Lodge in this structure. The Grand Master was busy in the matter of issuing dispensations, as it requires four pages to list them in the Proceedings. Under the head of "Visitations," he notes that if he had accepted all the invitations to visit lodges, masonic gatherings and DeMolay ceremonies his year would have been given over to entertainment. We do not quite distinguish, however, between his expressions "masonic gatherings" and "DeMolay ceremonies." One of his decisions was based on a question whether it was a masonic offense to transport liquor. He ruled that it was "an immoral act" and therefore the culprit should be punished. We rise to ask the question whether the "liquor" was on the inside or outside of the culprit.
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The Order of the Eastern Star was invited to be present in the evening, • while the Grand Lodge was at refreshment, to hear the address of tlie Grand Orator. We are glad to note the Grand Lodge was at refreshment. The Grand Master reports that during the year, he received twelve appeals. Sounds very-much as if there was some discord in the masonic family in Arkansas. We notice through the efforts of Brother A. L. RANDALL, who was the real orator, the Grand Lodge evidently was persuaded to become a member of the Masonic Service Association. We.cover this subject in our introduction to this report. The chairman of the Committee on Correspondence is a little inclined to believe that our lodges are apt to become degree machines and that there is much work in the line of education in the ranks of the fraternity. To this we say there is not the least fear, providing the following four lines, taken from his excellent report, are made the subject of discourse in our Masonic Grand Lodges instead of trying to turn them into political machines and extending fraternal recognition to a bunch of outside organizations who are purloining the name of Freemasonry: Another is a woeful failure of many so-called Masons to get any sort of real idea about the great lessons the ritual strives to teach, and a consequent wretched failure to make its meaning manifest either in the life of the individual Mason or of the nation in which he lives.
There is no review of Proceedings by the Committee on Correspond-, ence. JOHN Q. WOLF, M . ' . W.'. Grand Master, Batesville. FAY HEMPSTEAD, R.'. W.". Grand Secretary, Little Rock. A. M. FoKBif, Correspondent, Fort Smith. Neyt Annual, Little Rock, November 22, 1923. ,
BRITISH COLUMBIA—1923. Lodges, 108; members, 12,093; net gain, 1,060. New Westminster, June 21, 1923.
ANDREW M C C . CREERT, M.-. W.".
Grand Master. M.'. W.'. Brother ANDREW M C C . CREERT, the honored guest at this Communication, and as our Grand Representative, was at his post of duty. The first order of business was the presentation of a souvenir to one of their Past Masters who had now entered his sixtieth year as a member of the Craft. We quote the following from the introduction of the Grand Master's address, believing it will be of interest to our brethren • J _ ^ H £ J ' ' ' ' • while evidence of kindliest masonic feeling and brotherly love was generally apparentin the lodges I visited, it is t o be regretted t h a t in a few lodges the spirit of harmony which
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should characterize all true Freemasons was not always to be found, but I was convinced that time will heal any differences that may have arisen. To the faithful brethren in these lodges, I would say, be of good courage, be patient: let your lives breathe forth the spirit of kindliness with which the true craftsman is impregnated, and by degrees the leaven of uncbaritableness will be driven out. The misuse of the black ball is sometimes the cause of discord in a lodge. While Freemasonry is such a precious thing that extreme care should be taken that no unworthy petitioner be admitted from the ranks of the profane, yet a double injury is done when for no true masonic reason, but perhaps from personal spite, suitable material is rejected; an injustice is done the applicant, but in my opinion a still greater injury is self-inflicted by a member upon himself when he so far forgets the teaching of the Craft as to commit the mean and cowardly act of stabbing an innocent victim in the dark.
Under the head of "Rulings" we quote the following which no doubt our brethren will enjoy: Petitioner reported on favorably by Character Committee, balloted for and accepted in open lodge, objection laid before Worshipful Master prior to initiation: Ruled that WorshipfulMaster must declare petitioner rejected; that the Character Committee need not be consulted, ror objections placed before them; and that the name of objector or objectors, should not be laid before the lodge. The objector need not ^ v e his reasons to the Worshipful Master.
Under "Rituals" the Grand Master is of the opinion that they should use but one Ritual instead of three, which has been the custom heretofore. They have been practicing what was termed the English, as practiced by Victoria-Columbia Lodge No. 1; the Scottish, as practiced by Ashler Lodge No. 3, and the Canadian, as practiced by Cascade Lodge No. 12. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by their Grand Secretary, R.'. W.". Brother WILLIAM A. DEWOLF-SMITH, and he fraternally reviews our 1922 Proceedings. He compUments the writer by quoting more than one page of his report deaUng with various subjects. We desire, however, to correct him in his last statement which reads as follows: The whole of Brother Wii£ON*s review is delightful reading, and so far as we can see the only matter on which he and the writer differ is cipher rituals, of which, we regret to say, he is a warm admirer.
The writer, during his almost thirty-one years of service as Grand Secretary, never arose to his feet but once in Grand Lodge, either in support or opposition to any matters receiving attention at the hands of the brethren, and that was when the question of adopting an official cipher was before the Grand Lodge. He bitterly opposed either the adoption or use of anything of this kind. Personally, he had served as instructor for all the Grand Bodies and had received all of his ritualistic work by the mouth to ear method and therefore he was not then and is not now favorable to any book form for disseminating the Work. CHAELES E . TISDALL, M . \ W.'. Grand Master, Vancouver. WILLIAM A. DEWOLF-SMITH, R.'. W . \ Grand Secretary, New Westminster. Next Annual, Vancouver, June 19, 1924.
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CALIFORNIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. Lodges, 484; members, 100,283; net gain, 7,104. San Francisco, October 9, 1923.
WILLIAM A. SHERMAN, M . \ W . ' .
Grand Master. Our review this year, like that of one year ago, is prepared from the advance summary of Proceedings of their Grand Lodge, as the regular journal has not yet reached our hands. However, the writer prefers to cover the transactions of California in this manner rather than omit it and thereby throw the review of their 1923 Proceedings over to 1925. This means no reflection upon Brother JOHN WHICHEB, the Grand Secretarj', as his Proceedings are always issued soon after.their Grand Lodge closes. The Grand Master submits what they term a "Message," instead of an "Address," more commonly used throughout the country. During the year letters of dispensation were issued for the formation of thirty-eigbt new lodges, which is indeed a remarkable record. The Grand Master was not able to visit all the lodges in their jurisdiction, which of course would be a physical impossibility to do in one year; however, either collectively or singly, he visited 350 lodges. In making these visits and in perfoiming public ceremonies he traveled more than 27,000 miles during the year. Accompanied by the Grand Secretary he visited the several lodges in the Hawaiian Islands. He states that it is not generally known that there are six lodges on that Island, with a. membership of nearly fifteen hundred. It seems, however, he is not exactly satisfied, as we note the Grand Secretary, Brother JOHN WHICHEB, was left on the Island to look after the establishment of another new lodge. Weere not quite certain at this time, but are rather favorably inclined to the following proposition, as it looks very reasonable and the writer believes a regulation of this kind could be established in every Grand Lodge without infringing upon our individual rights: In this respect, however, I suggest that action be taken by Grand Lodge, through our Jurisprudence Committee, to exercise a general supervision over any new bodies claiming to be coordinate Masonic bodies and which make as a prerequisite for membership, good standing in the Blue Lodge, with the idea of preventing the formation of other organisations claiming to represent Masonry.
He refers to the neglected condition of the grave of the pioneer of Masonry in California, Brother PETER LASSEN, who was instrumental in bringing the first charter from Missouri to California, and suggests that the incoming Grand Master have power to give it such attention as it requires. During the year, three of their Past Grand Masters were called from labor to refreshment, M.'. W.". Brothers GEORGE CLEMENT PERKINS, CHARLES LEWIS PATTON and ALBERT GLENN BURNETT.
We quote the following from his recommendations as it is a matter which has been on the mind of the writer of this report for some time:
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The building of a Masonic Temple is most commendable. However, it often appears that plans are adopted and lodges become obligated to construction plans which result in burden far in excess of their financial capabilities. Without any purpose of hindering the building of Masonic Temples, nevertheless it appears that much inconvenience and anxiety might be averted if before a lodge assumed any obligation in connection with the erection of a Temple, that a general plan together with the scheme of financing be approved b y a committee composed of the Grand Master, Grand Treasuier and the Chairman of the Finance Committee.
E\en at the time of writing this review attention was called to one of our bodies in this jurisdiction which was constructing a temple costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, when.as a matter of fact a good, substantial building could have been constructed at a cost of not to exceed $50,000.00 to S100,000.00. One year ago the Grand Lodge decided to confer only the Second and Third degrees upon request of a lodge in some other Grand Jurisdiction, taking the position that the First degree should be conferred in the original lodge. The Grand Master now recommends that this regulation be changed allowing the Grand Master authority to grant dispensation to confer the First degree when in his judgment it is best. His recommendation was adopted. He has the following to say in regard to the Masonic Service Association, concluding with a recommendation that their Grand Lodge cease to be a member thereof: At the last communication of Grand Lodge it was decided that this jurisdiction should become a member of the Masonic Service Association. This was done largely in compliment to the man who presented the association plan to Grand Lodge and really contrary to the judgment of many of our brethren who had given especial thought to the matter and to the recommendation of those who, at the request of Grand Lodge, had thoroughly investigated the plans and methods adopted by this association.
While the Grand Lodge took an opposite view, yet in the opinion of the writer, based on the action of our Grand Lodge, he was correct. For three consecutive years our Grand Lodge was visited by three self-invited Past Grand Masters of other jurisdictions who were in attendance for no -ji—
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Masters, however, on each occasion informed these distinguished brethren that they would grant them the piivilege of addressing the Grand Lodge, but under no circumstances could they discuss the Masonic Service Association. One of these distinguished brethren even sent in advance, a large amount of liteiature which he proposed to distribute in our Grand Lodge. Notwithstanding the fact that our Grand Lodge has gone on record as decUning to be a member of this organization, yet during the present year the officer in charge presumed to wire our Grand Master and call for funds for the relief of the eaithquake victims in Japan. So far as Kansas is concerned we have been able to struggle along for the past sixty-eight years and do our own distributing of funds for the relief of the distressed, and we can see no reason why we should delegate this power to any organization or outside individual. We contribute annually, either directly or indirectly, from $50,000.00 to $200,000.00 for this purpose and we believe we are doing fairly well.
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We note that some of our Grand Jurisdictions are willing to delegate to this association the question of investigating and recommending what they consider to be regular Grand Lodges throiighout the world and worthy of recognition as regular Masonic bodies. Notwithstanding this action, and the authoiity assumed it is argued that there is no disposition to establish a general or international Grand Lodge. I t is not a case of "the bug under the chip" as it has now become plain and above board. When it comes to the educational feature, we believe our system in Kansas is far ahead of the one practiced by this organization and the cost is exceedingly nominal. Our California brethren are "nibbling a t the bait" on the dual membership proposition. We rise to ask what on earth justifies any Grand, Lodge in adopting such a vicious custom, which has no other tendency than that of destroying the records of any Grand Lodge properly kept. AHTHUR S. CRITES, M.". W . \ Grand Master, Bakersfield. JOHN WHICHER, R . \ W.'. Grand Secretary, San Francisco. JESSE M . WHITED, Coriespondent, San Francisco.
CANADAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. Lodges, 508; members, 98,036;' net gain, 6,157. Toronto, July 18, 1923. WILLIAM N . PONTON, M . ' . W.-. Grand Master. R.'. W.". Brother R. H. SPENCER, our Grand Representative, was present. A word of welcome was extended to the brethren by Brother CHARLES ALFRED MAGTJIRE, chief magistrate of the city of Toronto, and we take pleasure in quoting the following from his remarks: It is rathersignificant and I amsure interesting to note, Most Worshipful .Sir, that this city of Toronto is associated with one of the memorable events of Masonry in this jursidiction. The Grand Lodge of Canada was established in Hamilton in October, 1855; and the next most important event was the union which was effected in Jime, 1858, at Toronto between the Grand' Lodge of Canada and the *'Ancient Grand Lodge of Canada." This event took place in the hall of King Solomon's Lodge at the southeast comer of Church and Colborne Streets, to which place the Ancients marched in procession from their place of meeting in the Toronto hall, very well known to a large number of the brethren present. If that union had not been brought about, the Craft in this jurisdiction, as far as we can judge, could not have the prosperity which has attended it up to the present time. It is a matter of pride to the craftsmen of Toronto that this city was the scene of the culmination of negotiations so fruitful of progress and prosperity to the Order.
The gathering was a notable one, in that they were honored with the presence of distinguished visitors, among them being the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, M.'. W.'. Brother DUDLEY H . FERHELL; M . ' . W.'. Brother, the Rt. Hon. LORD AMPTHILL, Provincial
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England; and R.'. W.'. Brother ABRAHAM M . BEITLER, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsj'lvania.
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We believe t h e following words, taken from t h e remarks of M.-. W.'. Brother Sir J O H N GiBfcON in introducing their distinguished brother, LORD AMPTHILL, will be interesting t o our readers, and we
therefore
quote them: The name of LORD AMPFHILL is very well known indeed in our Motherland. A s o n of LORD RPSSELL, a name well known in history in the past half century or so; and his son. LORD AMPTHILL, very much a man; in his younger days a champion oarsman, as an Oxford man, and with a victorious record a t that university;PitMideni ofthe Oxford Union; in later years the Government of Madras, and Viceroy of India for a time; also he has £. militaiy record during the late war, occupying a prominent position in regard to India, and taking h i s share in the warfaie as Colonel commanding a British regiment. But I will not say anything more about him because. Most Worshipful Sir, I have complete confidence that any inadequacy of my introduction will be fully compensated for b> you with that facility and eloquence of expression for which you are famed. I now have the great pleasure to ask these illustrious and distinguished brethren to approach the East and to take their places on the platform after you will have welcomed them and before they are asked to 8a> anything to this Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Bro. LORD AMPTHILL, Pro Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England, as the i nterpreter of 100,000 Masons of this jurisdiction, I bid j-ou a most cordial and heartfelt welcome—both you and youi colleagues—as representing not merely our Mother Giand Lodge, but the Mothei Grand Lodge of the World. I am su'^e that before you leave Toronto your pulses will beat responsive to our heart throbs as they go out to that dear little Mother Isle, GOD bless her, as represented by you, as I see you there, stalwart and staunch sons of England, sons of Britain. When LORD BRASSET was here, and when LORD DESAOROUGH was here, both seemed to impress upon us the necessity that we in Canada with oui bioad areas and clear air, were trustees for the physique and the stamina of the Brit'sh race. Suiely biethren, we do not need to be trustees of the physique and stamina of the British race as exempl'fied before you here today at the altar. I welcome ycu then also as a comrade and soldier. I welcome you on behalf of t h e univeisity men of the University of Toronto and Queen's, and the other universities of Canada, with the right hand of fellowship to an Oxford man. I saw the spires of Oxford, Beneath the peai I grey sky; And our hearts went out to the Oxford men That went abroad to die. GOD bless you, happy gentlemen. Who doffed your academic robes To take the rifle and khaki. Instead of cap and gown; GOD bring you to a happier place Than even Oxford town. All these memories, so dear to you, are dear to us, because we of the University of Toronto sent out our six thousand to fight side by side with the representatives of all the other universities,-and side by side with the true British Tommies and with their comrades in arms for King and country, for hearth and home. And so we welcome you all in this double capacity, once for all in the bonds of fellowship and of comradeship in t h a t great breadth of solidarity that links us the wide world over and that creates this E m pire, this great British League of free nations.
As a preface to his address, t h e Grand Master h a s t h e following t o say: For two years, bearing the compasses of the Grand Master, I have passed in and out among you—in many of your houses—in all your Masonic Districts, in contact personal and by correspondence with all your lodges, endeavoring to interpret and t o communicate
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the unifying and vivifying spirit' of our co-operative commonwealth of craftsmanship. Only once in a man's life can such a proud privilege—such a. glad and golden opportunity be enjoyed—and I do tnist t h a t 1 have expressed by thought and action—^by zest and zeal, by night and day, my grateful appreciation of your gracious kindness,^my deep and abiding seneeof the responsibilities as well as the productive potentialities of t h i s historic office. Men may come and men may go, but Grand Masters go on forever,links in the golden chain of unity and continuity with which our Great Brotherhood of Solidarity cements and should adorn the earth- With all humility I lecognize how little done, how much to do, but that little has been done with a will arid has'been made posJsible b y the generous and assiduous aid given ungnidgingly by my oficial family - ^ the rulers of the C r a f t i n office, and by those who have preceded and are to follow me, t o whom I here and now extend my warmest thanks for their encouragement and helpfulness. We have cairied on and handed down together, and we trust that the seeds sown, falling on the fertile and healthy soil of huinan hearts, may germinate i n flowers and.frtiit manifold—^just as the days multiply into years^—the tributary streams into rivers-
Speaking of the welcome extended to him by the lodges, he has the following to say: Seriously, the charm ing com tesy, the helpful encouragement, the brimming hospitality, the corn, wine, oil, incense and salt of these Leagues of good cheer and co-operative good will have made and kept me young and fit for t h e labor of love and service which is the crown of the Grand Master's work, even as the revision of multitudinous by-laws and the clerical complications and infinite details of office work, are his cherished cross. Together my brethren we have, I hope, lived well, loved much, laughed often, lifted steadily and labored loyally in that Temple of faith, freedom, friendship and fraternity which i t is ours to build—and with all the devotion and fidelity of our forefathers, to adorn and m a i n t a i n .
During the year be visited a number of other Grand Lodges, and in liic flrlrlrf»c«j rpfAra tn ViiB r p f f n t i n n in fKo r i r o n r l T.r»rlfTf»o nf INJOTTT- 'VrnAr A/focj_
sachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire. Under the head of "Dilatory Lodges," he suggests an association or bureau of Secretaries in the following few words: Let me suggest a Secretaries* Association or Bureau, then the few would not impair the splendid reputation for hard work and loyal labor, which most of the Secretaries exemplify in their onerous and honorable offices. But the Secretary who thinks himse Uthe whole lodge should be removed from" office.
This might work in Canada,-but in our own jurisdiction mileage is too extensive for anything of this kind. We agree with the Grand Master, however in the last clause of his remarks. Under the head of "Minute-Made Masons," we take pleasure in quoting the following: ' There is too much rushing and grouping and teaming in degree work. Tfreieis nothing worse than peifunctory degree grinding. Degrees should be stately in their rhythmic ceremonial dignity—and individual in contact. But what can be said of Masters and Past Masters who profess to have given the solemn thiid degree to each of 4 candidates in 15 . minutes. The mills of GOD grind slowly. Let us call a halt or the grist^will be spoiled by these high-powered artists of milling legerdemain. They mean well but are mistaken. GOD knows we all make mistakes.
We regret that space will not permit of quoting more from his excellent address and hkewise other matters which came before their Grand Lodge, but the "twelve bells" have already sounded and we must close.
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Our 1922 Proceedings are included in t h e Report on Correspondence, t h e same having been prepared b y Brother Rev. R . C. BCAGRAVE, Grand Chaplain, or a t least we presume t h a t is t h e case judging from the initials a t t h e close of t h e reference t o Kansas. W. J. D R O P E , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Grimsby. W I L L I A M M . LOGAN, R^'. W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Hamilton.
Next Annual, Toronto, July 16, 1624.
COLORADOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 155; members, 28,027; net gain, 1,785. .
Denver, September 19, 1922.
MARSHALL H . VANFLEET, M.-. W . ' .
Grand Master. Our
Grand
, Representative,
Brother
WILLIAM
H . SANFORD,
was
present. During t h e year seventeen Special Communications were held, t h e minutes of which are made a p a r t of t h e Proceedings and immediately precede the minutes of their Annual Communication which was held in Denver, September 19, 1922. It-gives t h e writer unusual pleasure t o read t h e address of M.'. W.'. Brother V A N F L E E T , not only because of his perso^ial acquaintance with this distinguished brother for more t h a n thirty-five years, b u t because a t one time, while Brother V A N F L E E T was a resident of this jurisdiction, t h e writer h a d the pleasure of instructing him in t h e Work; in fact, our friendship was firmly established a t t h a t time and has continued ever since. W e . quote t h e following few lines from t h e introduction in his address, a portion of which shows t h a t he was not unmindful of three of their most faithful P a s t G r a n d Masters, M.'. W.'. Brothers G R E E N L E A P , T U C K E R and J A M E S : Two familiar faces are missing today, faces of brethren who have borne the burden and heat of the day in Colorado Masonry for many, many years. Past Grand Masters CORNELIUS J. HART and ROBERT M . SIMONS will meet no more with us in this earthly lodge, but we feel that somewhere, some place they look down upon us, and are with us in the spirit. At the proper time due tribute will be paid to them and the other brethren of the jurisdiction who have rested from their labors. Past Grand Masters LAWRENCE N . GREENLEAF, CROMWELL TUCKER and BEN.TAMIN L. JAMES are prevented by their infirmities from meeting with us today. In due time I shall appoint a committee to call upon these brethren, and convey to them theregret of the Grand Lodge at their unavoidable absence, and tender to them expressions of the love and regard held for them by their brethren in Colorado.
As mentioned heretofore, the writer of this report fiist became acquainted with M . \ W.'. Brother T U C K E R forty-one years ago a t their old hall a t the corner of Fifteenth and Holliday Streets. We join with cur Colorado brethren in expressions of love for these loyal brethren a n d hope t h a t they m a y yet be spared for years to come. H e was obliged t o dechne granting t h e usual courtesies in the m a t t e r of requesting some of their lodges t o confer the first degree for lodges in
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other Grand Jurisdictions, as under their laws their lodges are not permitted to confer this degree upon request. He reports that since the establishment of their Benevolent Fund they have accumulated about S76,000.00 and that only the interest is spent for relief. During the past twenty-two years they have contributed over $34,000.00 for relief, and all of this at a cost of about $170.00. They •likewise have what is termed a "Soldier Masons' War Relief Fund," which is created by voluntary contribution of individual members of the fraternity. This fund is held in trust by a committee. They also have a committee known as the Masonic Soldiers' and Sailors' Welfare, whose . duty it is to lend cheer and comfort to the brethren who are confined in the government military hosprtals in Colorado. The Grand Master was requested to render an opinion whether it was proper for lodges to foster an organization known as the DeMolay. His answer was a quotation from the statement of principles of their Grand Lodge adopted in 1921, reading as follows: " N o countenance should be given any new organization which seeks to build upon Freemasonry." He took the position further that there were other"good reaons and we quote the following from his remarks on this subject: Strong as Masonry is, it is questionable whether it can carry the weight of all the societies that are trying to build upon it, and the line must be drawn somewhere. - Organi.aations are springing up nearly every day, trying to attach themselves in some manner to the Ancient Craft. If v.'c rccogrfisG an organization of uOy»,-we shall soon be called upon to foster societies of girls; and it is even reported that some enterprising organizer is preparing to form a society for infante. We seem to have lost sight of the fact that up to comparatively recent times. Freemasonry was presumed to deal with the individual, to develop his character, so that his conduct with his fellow men and the world would be better because of the fact that he was a Mason-
Under the head of "Improper Publicity," we quote the following as we are sure it will appeal to some of our own lodges: Some of the brethren seem to be ignorant of the great underlying principles of our Craft, and seem to be imbued with the idea that Masonry needs to be advertised and constantly brought before the eyes of the pubhc by newspaper pubhcity and other methods of advertising. M y attention was called to a newspaper article, in which it was stated that the Masons of a certain city in our State were raising money for the erection of a Masonic Temple by^giving a street fair, and calling upon the merchants of the community to contribute to the enterprise by donating merchandise and cash. I immediately called the attention of the Masters of the lodges of which the offending brethren were members to the fact that Colorado Masons do not erect Masonic Temples by such means.
We quote the following from that portion of his address deahng with visitations, believing it will be interesting to all of oiir readers: The report of the Grand Master would be incomplete without special reference to an official visitation on the evening of Thursday, December 29, 1921, to Palestine Lodge, No. 151, of Denver, on the occasion of the presentation to Palestine Lodge of a copy of the Genevan Bible by Past Master GEORGE SANFORD HOLMES. The event was a memorable one, not only in my own experience, but in the history of Masonry in the jULrisdictton of Colorado. The venerable edition of the Great Light presented by Past Master HOLMES
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was donated to the Lodge by Mr. R E E S C . VIDLER, of Denver, possessor of one of the most valuable private collections of rare editions of the Bible in the world. Mr. VIDLEH, a t the request of Paet Master HOLMES, generously gave to the lodge a copy of the Genevan or "Breeches Bible," printed in 1599, bestowing upon the Denver lodge the distinction of having in active use upon its altar, if not the very oldest, then certainly one of the very oldest Bibles to be found in an.v American lodge room of Freemasonry The Grand Master was privileged to dedicate the wonderful old volume to the use of the lodge and did it with a conviction that here was a masonic gift of priceless worth, not intrinsically, but spiritually, and that in acquiring it Palestine Lodge No. 151, of Denver, came into possession of something far more valuable than material wealth-. The atmosphere of intense interest, reverence, dignity and consecration to the cause of Freemasonry which pervaded the lodge room on that occasion, rendered the presentation night in Palestine No. 151 one of the most inspiring events of the Grand Maste:'s term of office.
We again take t h e liberty of quoting t h e following from the Special Report on Correspondence b y W.".. Brother STANLEY C . W A R N E R : Anglo-Saxon Masonry has always taken a position adverse to any attempt to enter the political field, but many of our Grand Lodges have taken occasion to express their views upon matters which are at present under consideration in the legislative halls of our country. The advisability of action in any such matters is questionable. The educational question seems to be the chief subject upon which some of our people desire to place themselves on record. Even the political expediency of such a move is a mattei of doubt. Anglo-Saxon Masonry has exercised its influence in the past by the education and training of its members, leaving all such matters thereafter to individual action.
Our Colorado brethren have no Masonic Home a n d a committee investigating this subject requested, through their Grand Secretary, some information ill regard t o Homes in other, jurisdictions, a n d we note in a statement made b y t h e Grand Secretary t h a t he addressed communications t o fifty-eight Grand Lodges, and out of this number sixteen made no reply whatever. And we doubt n o t t h a t every Grand Jurisdiction on earth imagines they have t h e best Grand Secretary in existence. We d o not see how a n y of these sixteen Grand Secretaries could consistently criticise the local Secretaries for failure to send in their annual reports promptly. They were ijighly eriteftained by 1*1.*. W^.'. Brother WILLIAM F . K U K N ,
General Grand High Priest and Past Grand Master of Missouri, who delivered one of his interesting talks. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is again presented b y Brother STANLEY C. W A R N E R , a n d includes a leview of our 1S22 Proceedings. H e refers t o
the action of our Grand Lodge in first adopting a report of our Council of Administration recommending t h a t our Grand Lodge refrain from joining the so-called Masonic Service Association, and he notes further t h a t a resolution was subsequently adopted recommending t h a t t h e incoming G r a n d Master attend t h e annual meeting of this organization and t h a t the Association b e requested t o furnish speakers and deliver several addresses. I t will be noted in our 1923 Proceedings t h a t our Grand Master did a t t e n d this meeting, b u t was of t h e opinion t h a t it would be unwise for our G r a n d Lodge t o join this Association, and so recommended t o t h e G r a n d Lodge, and his recommendation was unanimouslj' adopted.
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His review of Kansas covers practically every matter of importance transacted a t t h a t Communication. I t is evident t h a t Brother W A R N E R carefully read our journal. EDWAHD P . HTJFFERD, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Colorado Springs. W I L L I A M W . C O O P E R , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d Secretary, Denver. STANLEY C . W A R N E R , Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 18, 1923.
COLORADO—1923. Lodges, 155; members, 29,201; net gain, 1,174. Denver, September 18, 1923.
EDWARD P . H U F F E R D , M . \ W.-. Grand
Master. Our
Grand
Representative,
Brother
WILLIAM H . HANFORD,
was
present as usual. Several Special Communications were held during t h e year, one of which was for t h e purpose of laying away t h e remains of Past G r a n d M a s t e r M . \ W.'. Brother L A W R E N C E N . GKEENLEAF. Indeed, oneof the great Masons of Colorado has fallen, a n d the jurisdiction n o doubt wiU miss his wise counsels for many years t o come. I t was o u r pleasure t o have m a d e t h e acquaintance of this distinguished craft.sman many years ago, a n d v.'e therefore join our brethren on t h e west in a feeling of sadness a t the passing away of Brother G R E E N L E A P . T h e G r a n d Master presents a n address covering t h e various topics which came under his jurisdiction during the year in a very concise manner. Acknowledging t h e responsibility, we quote t h e following: o
Fully conscious of the great responsibility you reposed, and sincerel.v trying to measure up to the needs of this great office, I have constantly tried to prove worthy of the honor and t o f a i l i n naught, b u t none can know better than myself t h a t the record is inccmplete and some tasks remain undone. However, let me say t h a t every ofiicial act has' been performed in the belief and hope that it was right and truly in accord with the principles of Truth which we profess.
H e advised t h e brethren t h a t heretofore t h e custorn of having some portion of t h e W o r k exemplified would be waived a t this Annual Communication, as he h a d lequested t h e Denver Association of Masonic Ofiicers (whatever t h a t m a y be) t o "exemplify their p l a y , " " A n Eighteenth Cent u r y L o d g e . " H e states t h a t this exhibition of entertainment is very valuable a n d instructive a n d merits t h e attendance of all t h e members. T h e G r a n d Master "locked h o r n s " with t h e Denver Masonic Temple Association, who have i n charge t h e Masonic Temple. I t seems a t t h e time this building was constructed a heavy debt hung over their heads, and t h e three co-ordinate bcdies^-Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand C o m m a n d e r y — caine t o their rescue and advanced suflScient money t o lift t h e m o u t of the "slough of despond," a n d " f o r these much courtesies" t h e Temple Association agreed t o allow them t o have certain rooms in t h e
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building for the offices and library of the three bodies without charge. I t -now seems that with the increased business an additional room was needed and the Association demanded that they "come across" with $40.00 per month. The long and short of the story is that they refused to do so, and after committees from the several Grand Bodies conferred with the Masonic Temple Association nothing definite was done, and we look forward with some interest as to the outcome one year hence. We quote the following few words of interest from the conclusion of his address: The future needs the best effort and thought of the entire Fraternity. The spirit oi unrest abroad in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the tendency toward change an-l innovation is manifesting itself in some lodges, and in my opinion, not to their credit. The closer we adhere to the traditions and teachings which have made Freemasonry great, the better will be the experience and history of the yeais to come. Let us hold fast to the achievements of our ancient brethren and guard well the portals against unworthy applicants. Prosperity and wellbeing are not manifested by great increase in membership alone, but in the quality of manhood and love for our avowed purposes, shown by those whom we acclain^ as brothers. There will be little need for innovations ana for new attractions in our lodges if w e shall keep close to the practice of our professions and devote our energies to the attainment of a full understanding and exemplification of the ideas we profess: even if we fail in some measure, a sincere attempt will meet its sure reward. I am not an alarmist, and I do not share in the cry that is going up in some quarters of dangers from without. The future is secure if we look well to our duties within.
Their Constitution was amended providing that it shall be the duty of the Master and Wardens of each lodge to read or listen to the reading of the Constitution and Laws of the Grand Lodge of Colorado within two months after the annual election in the lodges, and they must report a compliance with this law to the Grand Master within two months thereafter. We venture a guess that if the Grand Master one year hence is able to report a comphance on the part of every lodge in their jurisdiction it will mean he established a bureau with no other purpose than that of ehciting a report from every lodge. Their Constitution was also amended to the effect that every newly made Master Mason shall pass a satisfactory examination in the lecture of the third degree within three months after he is raised, aiid if he fails so (o do he forfeits his right to vote or to hold office during that failure. We venture a guess that if Brother ED PABMBLEB were alive, nothing of that kind would be "put over'' in their Grand Lodge, as it is an infringement upon the inherent rights of every Master Mason when raised to the sublime degree. The usual committee to call upon and pay the respects of the Grand Lodge to their Past Grand Master, M.'. W.". Brother CROMWELL TUCKER, performed their duty and submitted a brief but interesting report to the effect that Brother TUCKER seemed somewhat better than he did one year ago. As an old time personal friend of Brother TUCKER we express the hope that he may be spared to the Colorado brethren for many years to come.
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T h e Custodians of t h e Work were directed t o prepare a complete r e vision of their burial service and present t h e same for action a t Grand Lodge one year hence. And so one b y one t h e mile-stones are torn down. A committee was appointed t o consider t h e advisability of purchasing p r o p e r t y on which a t some future d a t e t o errect a building for t h e use a n d accommodation of their several G r a n d Bodies. Now t h a t is good common sense, a n d if a committee from t h e several Masonic Grand Bodies of Colorado will step over t h e line a n d come down t o Topeka we will show t h e m a REAL exemplification of this proposition—a building absolutely fireproof, owned entirely b y t h e Grand Lodge, yet provides ample accommodations for t h e G r a n d Chapter, Grand Council a n d Grand Commandery. N o p a r t of this building is used for a n y other purpose. T h e Report- on Correspondence was again presented b y Brother STANLEY C ; W A H N E B , a n d includes a reference t o our 1923 Proceedings. J E S S E C . W I L E Y , M . ' . W . \ G r a n d M a s t e r , Del N o r t e . W I L L I A M W . COOPER, R . " . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Denver. S T A N L E Y C . W A R N E R , Correspondent, Denver.
Next Annual, Denver, September 16, 1S24.
CONNECTICUT—1923. Lodges, 118; members, 39,689; n e t gain, 1,909. Hartford, F e b r u a r y 7, 1923.
FRANK L . WILDER, M . - . W . - . Grand
Master. We regret t o note t h a t our Grand Representative was n o t present a t this Communication. We understand, however, t h a t Brother B A K E R spends his winters in t h e South, a n d therefore is unable t o a t t e n d t h e Annual Communications. T h e G r a n d Master presents an interesting address, and we quote t h e following from his introduction, dealing with t h e object a n d purposes of t h e Masonic F r a t e r n i t y : In company with other Masonic Organizations, we have tried to arouse among the membership, a greater fgeling of loyalty to Masonry, its history, le.ssons and traditions: to avoid all semblance of religious or class feeling and to keep constantly before them that our country was founded by Masons and that upon us rests a greater duty as the successors of the founders to keep alive American institutions and the American form of Government, giving to every man without regard to race, creed or religious belief, his due as a man for an equality of opportunity m all things, and by setting the example for fairness, toleration and moderation. Then and then only will we be doing our full duty as Masons and for the Community in which we live. I t is because we are Masons that so gleat a duty of leadership is laid upon us. Are we equal to it or has the Institution passed into the things that were rather than something which is and will be? The answer will be found in the record of the next few years.
Nine pages are required t o record t h e activities of t h e Grand Master in making official visits and attending masonic functions during his administration. Among them we note a special occasion for his reception b y his
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own lodge, Corinthian Lodge No. 104, at which were present several Grand Officers and Past Grand Masters. We fail to find the name of GEORGE KiES, Grand Secretary, and are prompted to ask what has become of Past Grand Master Brother KIES. One day in the year is set aside at their Masonic Home, which is known as Grand Master's day. At this celebration exercises are held, which consist of vocal and instrumental music, addresses, and other means of entertaimnent. This custom is worthy of imitation and we trust that it may bear fruit even in our own jurisdiction. The Grand Master refers to the Ku Klux Klan on account of their propagandists who have been attempting to advertise that their organization is connected with or a part of the Masonic Fraternity. He was, therefore, compelled to say the following in connection with issuing an official communication on this subject during the year: while it.is the privilege of any Mason to join any organization as long as he does n o t violate the law of the land or his duty as a Mason, you will say to the lodges that the Grand Master deeply deplores any attempt to connect the oldest and greatest fraternity in the World with this so-called " K l a n " and that all Masons are cautioned against having ^ . any relation or connection as such with the Ku Klux Klan.
In our opinion, the Klan could do nothing better in the way of destroying their own organization than in attempting to advertise it as a part of the Masonic Fraternity. In this connection we quote the following as evidence of what is being done in using Ancient Craft Masonry to build up and propagate outside organizations which assume to tag themselves masonic: The Grand Master's attention was called to an occurrence which indicated that some men belonging to masonic lodges are never at heart Masons. An organization not Masonic but composed of Masons had a large meeting and celebration, members coming from many places from outside of the State to attend with bands, and other evidences of an attempt to have an old fashioned good time. Some of these persons were plainly under the influence of liquor and in some instances their conduct was not that of gentlemen and certainly not Masons. If sufficient evidence could have been obtained against any individuals an attetopt to prosecute would have quickly followed. This instance has been cited as another evidence that we are taking in too many members who cannot be assimilated. I t is too late to again suggest that it is the quality of membership not the quantity of members which makes an organization strong and sound?.
The only criticism we have to offer in connection with this matter is the omission of the name of the organization in question. Brother KIES submits his usual brief but interesting report, including an excellent exhibit of membership. He also prepared the Report on Correspondence, and we are under obligations for a fraternal reference to our 1922 Proceedings. He compliments the writer of this report by copying liberally from his review. ABTOUR M . BROWN, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Jewett Cit}'. GEOHGE A . KIES, R . \ W.*. Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Masonic Temple, Hartford. Next Annual, Hartford, February 6, 1924.,
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DELAWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 22; members, 5,576; net gain, 201. Wilmington, October 4,1.922. GEORGE C. WILLIAMS, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. Kansas was represented by M.". W.". Brother A. VICTOR HDGHES, as Grand Representative. The Grand Master in submitting his annual address expresses his appreciation of the honor of being a Mason in the following few words: The principles of Masonry have been very dear to me since the hour I took the obligation of Entered Apprentice: but these principles were never so dear as at this present time. I have always loved the truths in which our ancient and honorable fraternity has, for centuries, sought to instill into the minds of men; but after having the privilege of meeting and mingling with the men of the Craft as one does meet and mingle with them, as Grand Master of the jurisdiction, these truths have a deeper, a fuller, a higher, and a holier meaning than they ever had before; because one has seen these truths incarnated in the lives and conduct of his fellow men.
Under the head of "Official Visits," he reports having had'the pleasure of visiting every lodge in their jurisdiction during the year, and that universal harmony prevails among the Craft of that State. One year ago it was decided to hold a celebration hereafter in commemoration of the birthday of GEORGE WASHINGTON, on the first Thursday in November. In accordance therewith the Grand Master issued his official communication oalliiig the attention of the lodges to this matter, and he reports that practically all the lodges in their jurisdiction held some kind of a celebration or service. The following, under the head of "Pre-Eminence of the Blue Lodge,' is not only worthy of reproduction, but we wish it were possible for every Mason in our jurisdiction to read it: I t is our sincere judgment that Masonry is suffering in these modern days from two serious diseases. The first of these is the anxiety on the part of the majority of the members' of the Craft to know the mysteiies of the so-called " higher degrees." There are no higher degrees. There can be nothing higher than the three degrees of Blue Lodge Masonry and nothing holier than to attain to that moral eminence which is involved in the term Master Mason. A Master Mason has the mastery over himself. His passions^have been subdued, his ambitions have been brought into harmony with truth and justice, his powers are directed into the channels of duty to GOD and his fellow men, selfishness has been conquered. He is a man, a master, the noblest work of GOD. I t is a serious mistake for our members to come into our lodges and immediately upon receiving the Master Mason's degree, rush a petition into the chapter, or the consistory, and on into the Mystic Shrine, before they become acquainted with the basic principles of Masonry, all of which are to be found in the Blue Lodge.
During the year he received from Lieutenant Governor J. DANFORTH BUSH, a copy of the "Funeral Oration on the death of Brother GEORGE WASHINGTON, prepared at the request of the Masonic Lodge No. 14, of Wilmington, State of Delaware, and delivered on St. John the Evangelist Day, being the 27th of December, Anno Lucis 5799." This oration is of unusual interest to our brethren in Delaware, for the reason that the author was their first Grand Master, M.". W.'. Brother GUNNING BEDFORD, who
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was an intimate friend.and co-worker with WASHINGTON. The Grand Master recommends t h a t one hundred twenty-five copies of this paper b e printed in book form and one copy sent to each of their lodges, and one to each Grand Jurisdiction. A resolution was adopted recommending t h a t the charter of incorporation of their Masonic Home Board be amended so as to provide t h a t t h e Grand Master, D e p u t y Grand Master and junior Past Grand Master b e not included in the membership, b u t the Board shall consist of nine members, three of whorri shall be appointed annually by each Grand Master. T h e resolution further indicated who t h e incoming Grand Master should appoint in lieu of the three first mentioned, who were to be dropped from the m e m bership of the Board. Through a special committee it is proposed t o amend their F u n e r a l Ritual so as t o meet conditions where they have extreme weather or circuinstances require brevity. We assume, this means a long and a short form, and we venture a guess t h a t the short form will be almost universally used. A review of our 1922 Proceedings is included in the Report on Correspondence presented by Brother THOMAS J. D A Y , and we note t h a t h e refers to the action of our Grand Lodge on t h e Masonic Service Association. We might add for the information of Brother D A Y t h a t after the matter h a d been given consideration the Grand Lodge deemed it inexpedient to become members of t h a t organization. We plead guilty to stating in our 1920 review of Delaware t h a t Brother GEORGE C . WILLIAMS was elected Grand Master, instead of Brother WILLIAM J. HIGHPIELD, and throw ourselves upon t h e mercy of the court. However, as a matter of fact if t h e Grand Secretary of Delaware would follow t h e cu.stom of practically all other Grand Jurisdictions and print on the outside back cover of the P r o ceedings a list of Grand Ofiicers elected and appointed, and their addresses, together with the names of the chairmen of the several committees and their addresses, and the date and place for holding the next Annual Communication, he'"'ill have the everlasting thanks of the overworked chnirmen of t h e Report on Correspondence. CHARLES A. BAMBERGER, M . ' . W.". Grand Master, Wilmington. JOHN F . ROBINSON, R.". W . \ Grand Secretary, Wilmington. THOMAS J . D A Y , Correspondent. (Address n o t given.) Next Annual, Wilmington, October 3, 1923.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 34; members, 19,986; net gain, 1,316. At their Stated Communication held on May 10, 1922, the Committee' on Education submitted a report stating that in order to carry out the work assigned to them they had secured the services of eighteen speakers, who were to go before the various lodges in their jurisdiction and talk on such subjects as had been assigned to them. We note that the subjects to be presented cover many of the more important topics which come under the head of Masonry, and likewise.a few that do not. As a whole, however, they are excellent, and no doubt will be of great interest to the brethren who are fortunate enough to hear them. At this same Communication attention was called to their law which requires that every newly made Master Mason shall learn the lecture of that degree. It seems,- however, the Masters of some of the lodges are derelict in their duties and this portion of the Statutes is being neglected. This Committee on Education further recommends that each newly made Mason be presented with a copy of "The Builder," by J. F. NEWTON. The proposition in a general way is a good one, but we are of the opinion that if each newly made brother was first presented with a Monitor when raised to the subhme degree of a Master Mason he would be much better qualified to understand such works as "The Builder;" in other words, we believe it is better to commence the construction of a building at the foundation, A communication was read from some individual asking the Grand Lodge to endorse the so-called Near East Relief. It was filed. Five hundred dollars was appropriated for the erection of a building for a Masonic Club at Fort Bayard, New Mexico. The Salvation Army was remembered to the extent of $100.00. They endorsed a resolution providing for annual exercises by the Grand Lodge on anniversaries associated with the memory of GEORGE WASHINGTON. They resolved that there should be no smoking in the lodge room during the conferring of the degrees. However, at other times the right to do so is left with the Master. A Special Communication was held on May 22nd for the purpose of receiving a report from their Committee on New Masonic Temple. The summing up of the report, which was adopted, provides for the purchase of a site surrounded by Connecticut Avenue, Columbia Road, Florida Avenue and Nineteenth Street, at a cost of 8900,000.00. There is to be erected on this location a Temple to cost $2,000,000.00. The funds are to be raised by each lodge assuming a proportionate part on a per capita basis. The Annual Commuriication was held December 20, 1922. CHARLES CYRUS COOMBS, M.'. W . ' . Grand Master.
The Grand Master in presenting his address is not unmindful of the services of their venerable and faithful Grand Secretary, ABVINE W . JOHNSTON, to whom he pays a high tribute in the following words: I could mention very many, b u t in doing so I would be only human if I overlooked others. There is one, however, to whom all of my predecessors have paid their homage, our best beloved Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'.Brother ABVIXE W . JOHNSTON', who has so ably
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served the Grand Lodge for many years. I could not put into words which would properly express my gratitude to him for the invaluable support he has given, for his unfailing courtesy and fatherly counsel and guidance. I t is my sincere prayer that he may be spared for many years as the pilot to guide the Grand Masters who follow. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r was called u p o n t o either give special a u t h o r i t y or correct t h e physical defect of a c a n d i d a t e who was unable t o use his left knee. H e decided, however, t h a t such physical imperfection b a r r e d the candidate. I n our l a s t review we q u o t e d liberally from addresses m a d e b y t h e P r e s i d e n t of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , B r o t h e r W A R R E N G . H A R D I N G , a n d we did n o t t h e n a n d do not now question his sincerity. However, we c a n n o t refrain from q u o t i n g t h e following, p r e s e n t e d by t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e D i s t r i c t of Columbia u n d e r t h e head of " T h e G r a n d Lodge Slighted " : A letter under date of March 1, 1922, was received by me from Mr. GILBERT GROSVENOR, President of the National Geographical Society, advising me that a memorial to the late Rear Admiral ROBERT E . PEARY, erected by the society at Arlington Cemetery, would be unveiled on April 6, 1922, and inviting the Grand Lodge " t o be present and perform the ceremonies of the fraternity appertaining to such an occasion." I replied that the invitation waff accepted with great pleasure and requested early information as to the exercises planned by the society apart from the masonic ceremony. A representative of the Bociety then called upon the Grand Secretary, and in the arrangement of the program for the occasion it was agreed that the Grand Lodge should perform the dedication ceremony, and that in behalf of the fraternity an address should be made by Admiral GEORGE W . BAIRD, who was an intimate friend of Admiral PEARY. In conformity with this arrangement notice of a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge on April 6 was issued on March 30. On April 3 the representative of the society again called upon the Grand Secretary and informed him that President HARDING had agreed to attend the memorial exercises provided that he should not be detained longer than half an hour; that in deference to his wishes it was the desire of the society to complete the entire program within that time; . and that it would therefore be necessary to dispense with the address of Admiral BAIRD and Hmit the performance of the dedication ceremony to fifteen minutes. Upon learning of this astonishing ultimatum I wrote President GROSVENOR on the sam e date that it was not in keeping with the dignity of the Grand Lodge to be hurried in the performance of its ceremonies for the convenience of anybody, and that rather than embarrass the society it had withdrawn from participation in the dedication. In his reply, dated April 4, Mr. GROSVENOR disclaimed any intention on the part of the society to dictate to the Grand Lodge, though it "essayed to save as much time as possible for cogent reasons," and he requested that the Grand Lodge reconsider its decision and dedicate the memorial. To which I replied that I was gratified to learn that the society had no intentipn of dictating to the Grand Lodge, as a very different impression had been gained from the attitude of its representative. It was then too late to reconsider the action of the Grand Lodge, as a notice rescinding the call for the Special Communication had been issued. Evidence, however, is not lacking that the Grand Lodge had small consideration in the plans of the society, as it was entirely ignored in the pubhcity of the occasion given out by the society. I t is greatly to be regretted that the Grand Lodge could not without a sacrifice of its dignity pay its tribute to the memory of our distinguished brother. Admiral PEARY.
T h i s n o d o u b t will be n o t only i n t e r e s t i n g t o our readers as to t h e limited t i m e g r a n t e d t h e f r a t e r n i t y b y B r o t h e r H A R D I K G for this i m p o r t a n t occasion, b u t is conclusive b e y o n d a question of d o u b t t h a t t h e much famed N a t i o n a l Geographical Society h a d little or n o consideration
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for our time-honored Institution. We withhold offering any personal comments, leaving this to the judgment of our brethren. We cannot, however, refrain from saying that to our personal knowledge Brother Admiral PEABY was a working Mason and not a drone, as we know to be the case with many of the other so-called distinguished statesmen of this country. The Grand Master of the District of Columbia is to be congratulated and we trust that all other reviewers will not pass this incident unnoticed. The Grand Master reports a visit from a delegation from Cuba, who on August 20, 1922, formallj' presented to the city a memorial tablet in memory of Major General CALIXTO GARCIA INIGOEZ, the
Cuban patriot and member of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, who died in the Raleigh Hotel in the city of Washington. This tablet was jjlaced on the Twelfth Street side of the Raleigh Hotel, and was.formally unveiled with impressive ceremonies. Addresses were made by our personal friend and Brother, FELIX V. PREVAL, Grand Secretary, and Colonel JOSE GONZALEZ VALDBZ, Grand Master of Ceremonies of the
Grand Lodge of Cuba. The draped flags of the United States and'Cuba, covering the tablet, were pulled aside by the wife of the Grand Master of the District of Columbia, who had been invited by the delegation to perform that part of the ceremonj'. Subsequently the delegation presented the Cuban flag to Mrs. COOMBS. The distinguished visitors were afterwards entertained at luncheor. zzii. z. rr.cst cleligiiirul tiuie was had by all. We pause long enough to note that our eld reliable and faithful Brother, T. JOHN NEWTON, was present as our Grand Representative. Long may he live. The Report on Correspondence was presented, as usual, by Brother GEORGE W . BAIRD, Past Grand Master, and he favors us. with a very brief review of our 1922 Proceedings. We take the libertj', however, of correcting him in the statement that on the recommendation of our Jurisprudence Committee it was made permissible to confer degrees by courtesy, one lodge for another. This has been the practice and law of our Grand Juiisdiction since 1856.' He states that in our review we accord to them three pages. We are wondering what he will say in regard to the review this time. Our reference to what he termed "hair splitting" as to the Ritual was not intended as the slightest reflection upon the brother who stands up for accuracy in the Ritual, as the writer of this report is now and always has been considered " t h e limit" on the Ritual proposition, and a strict adherence to the wording of the adopted Work. Our reference in reviewing the District of Columbia was rather intended as a joke on distinguishing between the "esoteric" and "exoteric." We now come to the close of the Proceedings, and here is the real meat of the cocoanut. Brother BAIRD locates the writer of this report as Grand Secretary in the city of Lawrence instead of Topeka. We admit that what we term the Athens of Kansas, Lawrence, at one tirhe was anx-
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ious t h a t t h e capital of this great commonwealth should b e located near their city, b u t in view of t h e fact that we are now located in Topeka a n d h a v e been for more t h a n forty years, we r a t h e r t a k e exception to being moved from one town t o another w i t h o u t our consent. MARK F . FINLEY,
M . ' . W.". Grand
Master,
Masonic
Temple,
Washington. A H V I N B 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 R G E W . B A I R D , P.'. G.'. M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , W a s h i n g t o n .
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. At t h e Especial G r a n d Lodge held in R o y a l Albert Hall, London, on October 25, 1622, their Grand Master, His R o y a l Highness t h e D U K E OF CoNNAUGHT, presided. T h e occasion wherein t h e G r a n d Master, as it is t e r m e d in England, masonically speaking, *'sits on t h e t h r o n e , " there is considerable ceremony when he enters t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d we quote t h e following as t o t h e procession used in escorting him t o t h e Grand East: A deputation of Grand Officers retired, and a procession having been formed returned to Grand Lodge in the following order: Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies: Two Grand Stewards. Two Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies. Two Junior Grand Deacons. President of the Board of Benevolence. Grand Secretary President of the Board of General Purposes. Deputy Grand Registrar. Grand Treasurer. Grand Chaplains. Four Fast Grand Wardens. Six Provincial and District Grand Masters. Deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland. Deputation from the Grand Lodge of Ireland. THE
M O S T WoRSHiPFUii P R O G R A N D M A S T E R .
( T H E R T . HON. LORD AMPTHILL, G.C.S.I., G.CJ.E.) Grand Sword Bearer. T H E MOST WORSHIPFUL T H E GRAND MASTER. ( H I S ROYAL HIGHNESS T H E D U K E OF CONKAUGHT, K.G.) Grand Standard'Bearers. Grand Director of Ceremonies. Two Senior Grand Deacons.Two Grand Stewards. The M.;. W.*. the Grand Master, having taken his seat on the Throne, was saluted according to the ancient form. The Visiting Grand Masters also were saluted according t o ancient form.
This Communication was called for t h e purpose of. installing H i s Royal Highness t h e P R I N C E O P W A L E S Senior G r a n d W a r d e n of t h e
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United Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Master first announced sending the following telegram to their.King: In the name of 9,000 Freemasons assembled in the Albert Hall to invest His Royal Highness the PRINCE OP WALES as Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England I beg to express to your Majesty our loyal devotion to your person and Throne. We • pray that .Almighty GOD may give you long life, health and happiness.
Subsequently His Majesty sent the following telegram to the Grand Lodge: I am touched by the message you have sent to me in the name of 9,000 Freemasons assembled in the Albert Hall to invest my son as Senior Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England. Their assurances of loyalty and devotion are another proof of the close association between Freemasons and the members of my House, and I heartily thank them for their good wishes.
The Grand Master offered the following few words in explanation of this Communication: To us Masons this is a great occasion, and it is one also of great historical interest to the entire Craft. For the second time during the course of about fifty years, the heir to the Throne has taken upon himself high office in the Grand Lodge of England. We, as loyal subjects of our Sovereign, appreciate this action on the part of His Royal Highness. We wish him a successful year of office, and we pray that GoD may spare him to rise in Masonry for many years to come. (Applause.)
He then proceeded to install this distinguished brother as Senior Grand W^aiden of the Grand Lodge. Following this, a full length portrait of their M.'. W.'. Grand Master, painted by Sir ARTHUR COPE, R . A., was unveiled. This portrait was painted from life and in accordance with the action of their Grand Lodge on June 1, 1921, it is to be hung in Freemasons' Hall. His Royal Highness the DUKE OF CONN AUGHT, is now serving his twenty-first year as
Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. Referring to the question of a site for their Masonic Peace Memorial Temple, we find in their Proceedings of the Quarterly Communication held on December 6, 1922, that what is known as the Great Queen Street site was selected.'
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND—1923. Lodges, 3,870; members, 250,000. Annual Grand Festival was held in London, April 25, 1923. In accordance with the usual custom, proclamation was made of the election of their M.". W.'. Grand Master, and the several officers were likewise appointed at this time. A brief address was presented by the Grand Master, in which he referred in the most kindly terms to the retirement of their Senior Warden who had been succeeded by the DUKE OF YORK.
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The next Communication was their Quarterly, held June 6, 1923. The Grand Master honored them with his presence and invested their Senior Grand Warden, His Royal Highness the DUKE OP YORK. This selection was no doubt gratifying to the brethren, as the minutes indicate that at the time of his investiture the occasion was responded to by loud and prolonged cheering. The Grand Master announced that the September Quarterly would be held at Liverpool on September 5th. This is the first time a Communication of their Grand Lodge will have been held at any other place than London. In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge at their last Quarterly Communication, their newly invested Grand Senior Warden was presented with a massive tray, dated 1813, it having a special family interest, as it originally belonged to the first DTJKB OP CAMBRIDGE, the bridegroom's great-grandfather.
FLORIDA—1923. Lodges, 243; members, 22,691; net gain, 1,507. Jacksonville, January 16, 1923.
CHARLES H . KETCHUM, M . \ W . \
Grand Master. We note among the first things on opening this book that our Grand Representative was not present. Might we venture a suggestion that, this portion of our report is growing monotonous, and it might be well for the Grand Master of Florida to recommend a successor. The address of the Grand Master is rather commonplace and indicates that peace and harmony prevails in their jurisdiction. Among the several duties performed was that of ma.king necessary arrangements for the erection of a monument to mark the resting place of their first Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother JOHN POPE DTJVAL.
• In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge one year ago, wherein an appropriation of $2,000.00 was made to be used for the comfort . of the soldiers and sailors at the Government Hospital at Lake City, the Grand Master reports having made an official visit to that place, and after looking over the field carefully, decided that the most practicable thing was that of employing a representative at the Hospital to look after the brethren. He therefore turned over $200.00 to the Master of Lake City Lodge to be spent as he thought best for the care and comfort of the soldiers and sailors, with instructions to call upon him for additional funds when necessary. Here is a bit of news for the readers of this report. The Grand Master issued his special dispensation in three cases to reopen a dark ballot because some brother claimed he had made a mistake in the name
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of the petitioner. He likewise issued twenty-three special dispensations authorizing lodges to confer the several degrees on candidates who were possessed of physical disabilities. We are wondering whether the Grand Master is a, physician or an undertaker. One of their lodges wanted to know if they could take the confession and assess a penalty on one of their members who has two living wives and has been arrested and in jail, or whether they must go through the regular form of a trial. He decided that charges would have to be preferred in tbe usual manner. We quote the following question and answer, as it shows beyond a question of doubt what the present so-called progressive spirit in Freemasonry is doing in endorsing a\\ the new-fangled ideas, political, social and otherwise, as well as sponsoring and encouraging at least twenty-five outside organizations tagf cd with the name of Masonry: Q. Can a lodge while open in the Master's degree, bring into the lodge the wives and daughters of Masons and confer on them the "Wives and Daughters''Degree"? • A, No. There are no side degrees in Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity has no degrees for the wives and daughters. If the wives, daughters or widows of Master Masons are desirous of joining a society for women they should take advantage of the Eastern Star Chapter.
Another one that will be interesting and to which the writer says Q. Can a member of the Ku Klux Klan become a member of a masonic lodge? A. The Masonic Order stands for freedom of speech and liberty of conscience. We have no right to'forbid a man to join the Ku Klux Klan, the Odd'Fellows, Knights of Pythias or any other Fraternal Order. The lodge is the sole judge of who shall constitute its members and should be governed accordingly. - -
We still add another one, and about the only thing we note missing in tlie list of those who might be considered eligible, is the grandmother and her dop: • • Q. Malone Lodge No. 224 is considering putting on some side degrees in the near future for the benefit of Master Masons' wives and daughters, and the question has arisen as to what relation to a Master Mason is entitled to these degrees, and especially if a daughter of a Master Mason who is married to a man not a Mason, entitled to them? Please give our lodge necessary information to settle this question. A. N o side degrees aie permissible in Masonry." If the wives, daughters, sisters, or mothers of Master Masons desire they can join the Eastern Star. Under no consideration can your lodge, as a lodge, give any side degrees for any purpose. .
(The last question is very ambiguous. However, wc qui te it just as it appears in the Florida Proceedings.) Through the Committee on Jurisprudence thej' declined to become members of the Masonic Service Association. I t was decided to require all lodges to pay a fee of S5.00 for each initiation, and that the amount so collected shall be turned over to the Masonic Home for building purposes.
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R e p o r t o n Correspondence is again prepared b y M.". W.'.
Brother SILAS B . W R I G H T , a n d he includes a three-page review of our 1922
Proceedings. J O H N L . H A L L , M . ' . W / . G r a n d M a s t e r , Jacksonville.
WiLBEE E. W E B S T E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary,
Jacksonville.
S I L A S B . W R I G H T , P.-. G.'. M . ' . , C o r r e s p o n d e n t , D e L a n d .
Next Annual, Jacksonville, J a n u a r y 15, 1S24.
GEORGIA-1922. Lodges, 680; members, 66,960; n e t gain, 4,105. The G r a n d Lodge was opened presumably in Macon, on October 3 1 , 1922. J O E P . B O W D O I N , M.-. W.-. G r a n d Master. Brother P . T . MCCIJTCHBN, our G r a n d Representative, was present.
On roll call no response came from their Senior G r a n d Warden, R.'. W.". B r o t h e r J. E . SHEPPARD.
Thereupon B r o t h e r H U G H W .
TAYLOR
made t h e following s t a t e m e n t : About'four o'clock on the 16th of this month, just as the morning sun was about t o smile upon the newly tinted autumn scenes, the soul of our Right Worshipful Senior Grand •Warden Bro. J. E. SHEPPARD, yearning for those unseen realms, for that communion with GOD which is man's highest hope, was borne aloft to his eternal home.
The Grand Lodg'e was caUed t o refreshment for t h e purpose of receiving the children of their Masonic Home, who rendered a delightful musical program, after which they retired and t h e Grand Lodge again resumed labor. The G r a n d Master in opening his address refers t o their Grand Lodge in somewhat of a n historic manner, a n d we t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following: For one hundred and thirty-six years each year the Grand Lodge has met in constitutional session, and we are forty-one years older than our Government. This is a long span of years, yet I am persuaded that we have this morning the same spirit of brotherly love, the same spirit of devotion, the same'love of the principles of Masonry• that our brethren had when the Grand Lodge was formed. We are not called upon to endure the hardships and inconveniences of those former days, neither are we permitted to make the personal sacrifices for our b e W e d Fraternity that they did, yet I would remind you that with growth comes responsibihty, and we, standing on ground they won by many sacrifices, many discomforts, even persecutions, have our duties, our responsibilities and our problems.
The Grand Master found it necessary t o arrest t h e Charters of four lodges. H e offers n o apologies for his act, b u t on t h e contrary states t h a t " t h e r e are a few other lodges t h a t are not functioning as they s h o u l d . " One year ago t h e Grand Lodge, b y resolution, created t h e office of Historian, a n d t h e Grand Master in d u e time appointed W.". Brother RAYMOND D A N I E L , b u t owing to poor health he was unable t o devote a n y
time t o t h e work. T h e Grand Master, however, reports t h a t Brother D A N I E L has consented t o perform this i m p o r t a n t d u t y , a n d we anticipate
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his report on this subject will be interesting not only to their own members but to the brethren at large. The Grand Master advocates the organization of some system of education along masonic Unes. He was obliged to decide that' a man with only one foot was not eligible to receive the degrees of Masonry. He recommends that not only a jewel but an apron should.be presented to each retiring Grand Master. The sentiment is good but the practice is poor. Under the head of "Masonic Parasites," wc quote the following: I t seems almost unnecessary for me to mention here my personal opinion and official action in regard to masonic parasites.' The two and a half million men who constitute the masonic membership of the United States are a tempting bait for many and sundry organizations of various liihds. They attempt to attach themselves to Masonry for monetary gain, and to aid them in rapidly filhng their ranks Symbolic Masonry is the foundation â&#x20AC;˘ and the life germ. I t seems to be the opinion of many that if the least bit of this simonpure masonic protoplasm can be injected into the veins of their organization Masons will be induced thereby to join, and will follow their lead. It is useless to enumerate the different organizations; many of them are no doubt good and ^onorable. many beautiful, ftnd teaching in their ritual morality in forceful drama and symbols. Many are possibly not so worthy. Perhaps one who does not know has no right to speak, but I. only wish to utter a word of caution and urge your most serious consideration of all organizations that use the word " M a s o n " or " M a s o n r y " to further their interests, making membership in Masonry a preiequisite to their membership, and to most seriousI.v ask your attention to whether or not we should legislate against such practice.
The following will no doubt be of interest to our readers, and particularly on account of the attitude of our Grand Lodge and its policy in declining to recognize or sponsor any of the almost innumerable organizations claiming to be masonic, or bragging on their membership being composed of Masons or Masons' families, or chums of Masons' sons, and the like: A clipping from the Fulton County Daily Report was sent me, in which appeared an application for charter to be granted "The Great American Fraternity." In this charter they propose "Uniting into one great fraternity those members in good standing who desire to affiliate and amalgamate with the following societies or fraternities, to. wit: Junior Order of the United Mechanics, Free and Accepted Masons, Guardians of Liberty, Knights of the Ku-Klux-Klan and Daughters of America * * * except in the case of male members the feminine members of his family between the ages of sixteen and sixty. * * * ' T h e Great American Fraternity* is to provide a ritual. * * * It being the intention of petitioners to carry on a fraternal and benefit society * * * provide a medium whereby a practical expedient may be found by putting into execution the precepts recognized and taught by all the aforesaid fraternities or societies," etc. Masonry never having "affiliated" or "amalgamated" with any other society or organization, I felt aggrieved that we should be so associated, and immediately entered my protest to the attorney of the proposed "The Great American Fraternity," courteously requesting him to exclude the Free and Accepted" Masons from his application. He refused to do so. I sought legal advise, but to no avail. I entered in person and by attorney my protest as Grand Master, but it seems that we have no remedy. I felt it my (/ uty to do what I could to prevent our fraternity from being a part and parcel of such an organization. At the time this is written no license to do business in Georgia has been issued; I am told that thiey have not met the reQuirements of our State laws.
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Here is a case wherein we believe t h e Grand M a s t e r of Georgia would be justified in pursuing t h e s a m e course as our late P a s t Grand
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S E L L of Pennsylvania. H e has t h e following t o say in regard t o t h e much mooted question of the K u Klux K l a n , and as his views are in absolute accord with t h e p o s i t i o r t a k e r b y our G r a n d M a s t e r s , and in accord with t h e policy of our G r a n d Lodge, we quote his words on this subject: There has been more or les3 agitation over the Ku-Klux-Klan throughout our country. Several of our Grand Masters have become considerably exercised over the matter, issuing pronouncements against it. The question in my judgment does not deserve consideration; Masonry has nothing to do with any clan, any society, any-organization, denominational or what not. Masonry stands alone, fearless and unafraid, not courting any aflSliation and denouncing no other organization. Masonry is founded on freedom of thought and action; just so long as her membership live the lives of good men and true, just so long as the principles of Masonry are alive in our communities, just so long will we enjoy that freedom of speech and press that our fathers fought for, that freedom which Masonry teaches, has taught for many centuries and will continue to teach in the centuries to come. We advocate tolerance; we are against narrownesss and bigotry. Our laws are ju?t, right and ample t o handle any member who does wrong or violates his trust. • Masonry loves, b u t does not draw a sword to fight. Masonry is broad, not narrow; it is high and deep. Masonry fears GOD, has faith in Him, exercises and advocates His love, forgiveness and charity.. So long as we, my brethren, hold fast to these principles, teach, live and practice them, we shall thrive and grow. So long as we d o right Masonry will endure, and by these tenets link the deepest ' and holiest hopes of man with the heavenly throne of the eternal GOD. Masonry' • founded on these fundamentals will endure and give to the world that peace and u n derstanding so craved by men, when all clans, narrow sects and men-built societies "have pas-sed into oblivion and have been forgotten by men. The principles for which we stand are eternal. The writer does n o t mean to reproduce the Proceedings of Geoigia and particularly t h e address of the Grand Master, b u t we cannot refrain from quoting t h e following under the head of " H i g h e r D e g r e e s , " as, like the subjects heretofore covered, his position is in thorough h a r m o n y w i t h our own jurisdiction: - A good many Masons do not hesitate very long nor devote much time to their masonic • mother, the lodge. Their ambition seems to lead them unprepared rapidly on to their so-called "higher degrees." T feel sure that the organizations usually referred to as socalled "higher degrees" only wish good and true Masons, those who are well-grounded in the ritualism and lessons taught in the Symbolic Lodge. I t is only of such material that they can hope to build permanently and well. The rush for the so-called "higher degrees" in many States has been given serious consideration, and in a few States has been the subject of legislation, some of the Grand Jurisdictions requiring certain time to elapse before they can apply for other degrees, others requiring that the applicant shall attend a specified number of meetings of his lodge before he can apply for the Chapter or Scottish Rite. It might be well to consider this problem, and I hope I may be pardoned for suggesting that it might be better for such legislation to originate in the so-called "higher degrees." Would it not be advisable for this requirement to originate with them, thereby raising their standard? Let Georgia lead.
We quote the following from the report of their Committee on General Welfare, not only because it is proper and right, but in order to give the subject as much publicity as possible through the Report on Correspondence:
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We recommead that in the future when any representative of the Grand Lodge of Georgia near any other Grand I^odge shall have been absent for two" consecutive Communications of his Grand I#odge his commission shall be automatically revoked as a representative of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and that a new representative be nominated. . We also suggest that in instances where Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Georgia shall have been absent for two consecutive years their commission also be revoked and new appointments be made.
This Committee has the following to say relative to the position taken by the Grand Master in regard to the Klan: Your committee is of the opinion that the more or less agitation over the untrue reports in some circles that the Ku-Klux-Klan is associated with the Masonic Fraternity, is best answered by the statement of the Grand Master that "Masonry has nothing to do with any clan, any society, any organization, denominational or what not. Masonry stands alone, fearless and unafraid, not courting any affiliation and denouncing no other organizations." Masonry is MASONRY!
The following resolution was adopted through the report of their Cominittee on Jurisprudence, which in a very great measure will stop the use of the words ''Masonic" or "Masons" in promoting all sorts of schemes either for raising money or misleading the public in general, and particularly the pubhc press: "Be it resolved. That theuse of the word 'Masonic' or 'Masons' by any corporation copartnership, association or individual, in connection with any business, venture or occupation carried on for gain other than the publishing of masonic books or periodicals, is hereby prohibited, and any Mason holding office in or employed in any such corporation, copartneroliliJ *Ji' atwouiauoii. or wnu violaERM i.fii.-. iHuuiju'.juii ;_n ^.-MJ. v^ny s'lititt he t^aiity Qt unmasonic conduct."
The "Review of Sister Jurisdictions" is again prepared by Brother RAYMOND DANIEL, who is second to noneinwritingarepoit of this character. We regret that space will not permit of quoting a number of subjects included in his introductiop to the review. However, we cannot refrain from quoting the following, which is in answer to a question concerning the Ku Klux Klan, submitted by some of oui* Eastern and Western, brethrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; whether there is any ''official connection between Southern Masons and theiKuKluxKIaii": "Southern Masonry," if there be such a classification, is the same as MASONRY, although it may hold a little tighter to the ancient landmarks, even as it held to and bled and died for the sovereignty of the States.
We believe that these few words will hold down, for a time at least,the so-called progressives in Freemasonry. In reviewing our 1922 Proceedings he assigns to us almost three pages of his excellent report. Among other things he wonders how the writer of this report can fill both offices at the same time. We admit that it is quite a task to be Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of all four bodies and likewise chairman of the Committees on Correspondence. However, we are pretty well organized and procrastination is unknown in our work. To illustrate: we are now writing the Reports on Correspondence for the several bodies (Jvme 5, 1923), although they will not be printed until February, 1924. As Proceedings are received frorri time to time they are
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promptly reviewed a n d placed in their proper alphabetical order for t h e jirinter; hence a t t h e close of t h e year when our other work begins t o become burdensome, as t h e fiscal year in our Grand Lodg^e, Chapter a n d Council ends December 31st, the Correspondence Report is in t h e hands of the printer and out of the way. We cannot close this report without offering a little criticism in t h e preparation of t h e Proceedings of t h e Grand Lodge of Georgia. T h e use of initials or abbreviated names is not in good taste for a formal report of this kind, a n d likewise using two given names or initials in some instances and in others only one is misleading. T o illustrate the latter point we call attention t o t h e name of W.". Brother H U G H W . . T A Y L O R . On t h e first page of the journal his name is recorded as H U G H TAYLOH, while on t h e third page it appears as H U G H W . TAYLOR. Another great improvement would
be t h a t of listing the names of the Grand Officers, chairmen of committees, and date and place for holding t h e next Aimual Communication on the o u t side back cover of t h e journal. W e are therefore obliged t o omit giving t h e date and place for holding t h e next Annual Communication. J O E P . BOWDOIN, M . ' . W . " . Grand Master, Atlanta. FRANK P . B A K E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Macon. RAYMOND D A N I E L , Correspondent, A t l a n t a .
ILLINOIS—1923. Lodges, 945; members, 259,573; n e t gain, 12,003. Chicago, October 9,1923.
E L M E R E . BEACH, M / . W / . G r a n d Master.
Our Grand R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , M / . W.*. Brother G E O R G E M . M O U L T O N ,
" was present as usual. Prior t o t h e opening of t h e Grand Lodge t h e members were entertained b^"" t h e Bo^^s' a n d Girls* b a n d of their Orphans' Home a t LaGran""e. The following preface t o t h e address of t h e Grand Master is quoted, as it reflects in t h e most admirable manner t h e general conditions of t h e day a r d their relations t o Freemasonry: ' Never, since the birth of our universal Institution, since Freemasonry, through-centuries of evolution, became a speculative moralscience—a profound ethical system, has there been greater need for the benign influence of such an institution than at the present time. I t is almost inconceivable that; in the year 1914, such greed, avarice, ambition, jealousy, hate and wickedness were pent up in the hearts of men aff then burst forth into a conflagration which threatened the civilization cf the entire world and nearly destroyed every humane impulse and fraternal sentiment which had previouslyinfluenced the actions of 'men and nations, and threatened to obliterate from the hearts of men love, virtue, righteousness and justice. By immeasurable sacrifices the fires ofthis conflagration were quenched and the threatened results of an imspeakable moral and material catastrophe were finally averted. Yet immorality, lawlessness, hate, suspic'-on, have not materially abated since the close of the great World War. The pent up passions'and hate of centuries were during that conflict poured forth in a well nigh resistless flood. The civilization of twenty centuries narrowly escaped destruction; it may therefore be too-soon to exp'ect-a full reaction and to hope for a restoration of normal relations. Discord, conflicting interests
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and selfishness did not end with the signing of the treaty following the late Wcrld War. Doubt and suspicion—a lack of understanding—even now threaten to plunge European nations into another cataclysmic upheaval. What influence shall prevent such a disaster? Nations are only aggregations of individuals; the thought and conscience of a nation are the combined thought and conscience of its citizens. Educate the individual, remove doubt, suspicion and hate from his mind, instill into his heart love for his fellow man and a generous recognition of the rights of others—teach him and the world the fundamental concepts of justice, righteousness and fraternal love which we have been taught at the altar of Masonry, and the nations will then live in a state of international brotherhood, and universal peace will have been established. What the woild most needs is fraternalism. That is the essence of our universal Institution. No other secular influence equals that of the combined thought and.conscience of Freemasonry. The salvation of the world depends . upon the elevating influence of such principles and ethical doctrines as those which are the veiy fundmentals of Freemasonry. We cannot doubt that the time w ill come when justice, righteousness, fraternity and universal peace shall supplant injustice, wi'ckednees, hate and war. Let us be loyal to the tenets of Freemasonry, and we shall have contributed our full share to the establishment of this happy condition.
He makes reference to the Spanish Grand Orient infringing upon the jurisdiction of the Philippine Islands, and states that the moral influence of their Grand Lodge, as well as all other Grand Lodges, should be exerted against the action of the Spanish Grand Orient. . Personally, we agree with the Grand Master, but can see no reason why the several Grand Lodges which have extended fraternal relations to the Grand Orient of Italy should not likewise confer the same honor upon the Grand Orient of Spain. Under their law after a petition for the degrees has been received and reierreu iz cannou oe witnurawn. ine vjrana iViasier, now^ever, t-ooK tne view that their law did not contemplate that in case a petitioner moved out of the jurisdiction while the petition was pending it could not be withdrawn. This is in accordance with our own law, which specifically provides that where one moves out of the jurisdiction while the petition is pending his application may be withdrawn and the fee returned to him. For the benefit of the readers of this report we take pleasure in quoting the following from the oration of Brother CHARLES H . SPTLMAN: It is the mission of Masonry to give to men a perception of that which is good, to inspire in them a desire for that which is right, to fire them with ambition to establish here antong us the nearest counterpart to that house not made with hands. Thus far and no further does it caie to go. Its underlying principle oi the right to private judgment is never lost to sight nor in the least abridged, and while it approves the participation of all citizens in the consideration of those things which affect the home, the school, and the fabric of our govefnment, it never in the slightest degree seeks as an organized body to control thought or force action. The old and time-proven requirement that there shall be in masonic lodges no discussion of any matters concerning politics or creeds stands forth with compelling force in answer to any question on this subject, and it will apply as forcefully to the Grand Lodge £is it does to the constituent lodge. The theory of Masonry is the theory of the American institution—place the light of knowledge in the possession of theindi>^idualand trust him for the result. Masonry has many sides and innumerable phases.' I t is a delight to the historian to trace its course through the ages, and mark the impress, which through famous men, it left upon their times. The scientist finds in i t s revelations the purest and most exact statements of fact. The Biblical student warms to the wealth of reference nhich it discloses. The humanitarian perceives its ready avenue of endeavor and the citizen in general finds it the rule and guide of his faith.
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To me, brethren. Freemasonry has ever seemed someth i ng more than merely man-made. When I consider its inception, study its progress and observe its attainments there is borne in upon me the positive eonviction, and I say it with all reverence, that this great Institution is inspired as one of the workings of Providence toward the accomplishment ot great ends. Its tenets compass everj' human need, its precepts will serve as guide in any human problem. It points first of all to reverence for the Supreme Being, who holds within the hollow of His hand the welfare of each one of us. I t nominates His inspired word as our mentor. It teaches purity of morals, respect for womanhood, honesty and integrity in all our dealings with our fellow man. Charity, consideration and brotherly love are its watchwords. What human situation can arise in which due observance of masonic teachings will not suffice? I believe that we should give more and more thought to applying its code to our ordinary everyday needs. Nor do I offer this as a glittering generality, but with the confidence ol one who has tried and proven it under ordinary and under extraordinary circumstances. We note t h a t our G r a n d Representative, M.*. W.*. GEORGE M . MouLTON, responded for t h e G r a n d Representatives, and in doing so was not unmindful of his exalted station as representative of t h e Sunflower jurisdiction. T h e Report on Correspondence was again presented b y Brother DELMAR D . D A R R A H , a n d he submits as a preface t o his report c o m m e n t s on various subjects, a n d while we would like t o quote more from this portion of his excellent report, yet space will not permit; however, we cannot overlook reproducing t h a t portion dealing with the K l a n : Fully fifty per cent of Grand Masters during the past year have had something to say about the Ku Klux Klan. When the Ku Klux Klan first made its appearance, there was a vigorous opposition and denunciation of the organization. Grand Masters at that time even went so far as to interdict the Klan and prohibit members of the Fraternitj from, joining that societj'. The writer well remembers that one year ago some very hard and caustic things were said abcut the Klan, but this year there has come a sort of change in sentiment, and while most Grand Masters look upon the Klan with suspicion and do not give it favorable consideration, yet the tendency has been to assume a scfmewhat different attitude. Grand Masters aie commencing to realize that they cannot regulate the action of members of the Fraternity as to what churches, lodges and other societies they are affiliated with- For that reason, fewer Grand Masters during the last year, have been disposed to issue prohibitory orders against members of the Fraternity joining the Klan, auu nuui. Lhey LaVc 6»id haS been mcrc of «n adviscrj* character. G;and Mc^tcrs have declared, and rightfully so, that the Masonic Fraternity shall not be used as a means of propagating the Klan. It is true, no doubt, that organizers of the Klan have used the argument that fully ninety per cent of Klan members are Masons and have given out the idea that the Masonic Fraternity is behind the Klan and are pushing it to the front. Grand Masters have warned against any such propaganda and threatened disciplinary proceedings against anyone who may be found guilty of advancing such argument. The Junior Warden of one lodge in the State of Iowa was deposed from office because of the fact that he was a Klan organizer. One trouble with the present day tendency is to use Freemasonry as a means of endorsement, and to counteract this tendency is the duty of every loyal member of the Fraternity. rlis review of other jurisdictions includes a reference t o our 1923 Proceedings. Reference is m a d e t o t h e absence of their Grand R e p r e s e n t ative, M.*. W / . B r o t h e r H U G H P . FARRELLY, a t this Communication of our Grand Lodge. I n explanation we desire to say t h a t Brother F A R R E L L Y was stricken with a serious illness on J a n u a r y 11, 1923, a n d therefore was unable to a t t e n d this Communication of our Grand Lodge; otherwise, he w^ould have been a t his post of d u t y as usual.
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T h e opportunity of " c a l l i n g " Brother D A E R A H is too good t o let it pass, as h e refers to t h e address being delivered b y WILLIAM A \ STUART. W e presume he refers t o our P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r WILLIAM I . STUART, who served in 1918. The address in question was delivered by M.'. W . \ Brother J O H N MCCULLAGH. H e further states t h a t t e n meetings were held under t h e auspices of the Masonic Service Association. Again we correct him, as no such thing happened. They held three meetings, and some one's . feet grew cold and Brother RANDALL left t h e jurisdiction. They agreed, however, t o hold ten meetings. O u r G r a n d Lodge, however, declined t o become members of t h a t organization a n d t h e incident is therefore closed. He refers t o a decision of t h e Grand Master a n d sustained by our Grand Lodge,, to the effect t h a t lodges could n o t use their funds in support of a n organization known as t h e DeMoIay. T h e decision in question, however, went even further a n d provides t h a t a lodge cannot sponsor or use its funds t o support this or any other organization; in other words, our Grand Lodge does n o t recognize a n y organization other than Symbohc Masonry a n d the three degrees it represents. He refers to our withdrawal of recognition from t h e Grand Lodge of N e w Hampshire, but his reference would indicate t h a t he bad n o t really read t h a t portion of our Grand Master's address on this subject, or t h e report of t h e committee t o whom it was referred. A R T H U R E . . W O O D , M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Chicago. E L M E R E . BEACH, P.". G.'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Chicago.
Next Annual, Chicago, October 7, 1924.
INDIANA-1923. Lodges, 55; members, 117,074; n e t gain, 3,270.
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present. On opening this volume w e find pictures of their presiding and newly elected G r a n d Master,, and likewise one of their present Grand Secretary, Brother SWINTZ.
Prior t o t h e opening of t h e G r a n d . L o d g e t h e brethren were entertained b y t h e girls' orchestra of t h e M a s o n i c Home, a n d t h e boys' band from the same institution. T h e members took advantage of the opportunity and made s visit t o their Masonic H o m e a t F r a n k h n . T h e G r a n d Master i n submitting h i s address indicates t h a t h e was grateful for assistance received during t h e year through t h e co-operation of t h e brethren as indicated in the following few Unes: I have not in the least been unmindful of the honor a n d dignity of the office of Grand Master and have many times felt the lack of ability to deal with the many problems with
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which I was confronted; but aided by the splendid council and advice of my predecessors and the magnificent spirit of kindness, co-operation and love of the brethren throughout the entire Grand Jurisdiction, the most entangliiig problems have been rendered less difficult and transformed iiito joys and pleasures.'
He was likewise a busy man, as shown by the Proceedings, as it requires six pages to hst the visits made by him, or those who were specially appointed as his personal representative. , He was not exempt from his share of grief, as we notice that a number of lodges had been partially suspended, and during the year he straightened out their shortcomings to the best possible advantage and restored their rights and privileges or placed them under probation until a later date. It requires four pages to record this part of his work. One of their lodges succeeded in placing one of their members in the Masonic Home, notwithstanding the fact that this brother was not entitled to admission under their regulation,- which requires that a member who has been suspended must be a member of the lodge after his restoration for. a period equal to at least one-half the length ,of time he was a non' affiliate. This brother had been suspended in 1883 and was not restored until IGll, thereby remaining under suspension for twenty-eight, years. The lodge evaded this question in the application and specifically stated that he was a member of their lodge and in good standing for a period of fifty-seven years. It was, however, discovered that the statement was wrong in two places. The Grand Master delivered a severe rebuke to the lodge. It finall}' resulted in the brother being returned to his lodge,.and they are now caring for his needs. We do not care to meddle in family affairs, but this one is too good to pass up. Under the head of "Silence and Circumspection," the Grand Master called' attention to the importance of members "bridling their tongues and keeping the business of the lodge more sacred," and in an official communication addressed to the lodges he cited several instances, one of which we quote herewith: A brother waa charged, tried and expelled. Before some pf the brothers left the building, they called their wives by phone and told them the result of the trial. This seems to indicate that the brothers had talked the matter over with their wives, although iieither these wives nor any other non-Mason should have known that charges had been preferred or that a masonic trial was to be held.
The Grand Master was obhged to rule, iii answer to a question, that it was not proper for a masonic lodge to take part in the organization of a bowhng team. Is not this rather inconsistent so long as a Grand Lodge is wilhng to endorse outside organizations such as the DeMolay and others? Another lodge wanted to hold a dance in their hall, which was not permittted; but the Grand Master did grant them the privilege of holding their dance in a dining room or social room in connection with their lodge building. He likewise ruled that an organization known as the DeMolay could not meet in their lodge rooms, but could meet in the banquet hall or other parts of the Masonic Temple.
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We note that a new R i t u a l for conferring the Past Master's degree was promulgated by t h e Grand Secretary during the year. I t will be interesting t o our brethren to know t h a t Indiana, a t this Communication,adopted one of t h e apron lectures which was made a p a r t of our official Monitor a t the time of its adoption thirty-two years ago. T h e writer refers to the one beginning with t h e words, " I t m a y be t h a t in coming years " * * , * We are pleased to know t h a t our Hoosier brethren have adopted this beautiful lecture; however, we believe t h a t they overlooked two important matters if t h e lecture as it appears in the printed Proceedings is exactly as it is to be promulgated. First, we believe proper credit should have been given t o Brother SIMONS, of New York, who is t h e author of this lecture, and second, we believe it should have been made t o conform verbatim et literatim. T h e Grand Master recommended t h a t t h e Grand Lodge authorize the organization of a lodge a t t h e . Masonic Home, with power to confer funeral ceremonies of deceased members of t h a t institution. The matter was referred to their Committee on Jurisprudence, who wisely ruled against t h e recommendation, as the Grand Master has full power and authority to deputize t h e superintendent of t h e H o m e to. convene a special session of Grand Lodge, with members of t h e Home acting as officers, for the purpose of performing this ceremony. . T h e G r a n d Master authorized t h e conferring of t h e first,degree in less than one week after t h e candidate's election, which is a violation, of 12^'sii iJi'.'.Zf :zi2'^ ii;.. ^^uii..^xii,i:^^' o.i wlii"iiipruilence viiotippi'oveti Oi riis action. After t h e Grand Lodge had declined t o permit the DeMolay t o meet in their lodge rooms, an organization known as Job's Daughters broke into t h e Grand Lodge through a friend, and requested t h a t their regulations be changed so t h a t organization could hold their periodical ceremonies in the lodge room. Needless to say the request was n o t granted. T h e Report on Correspondence was submitted b y Past Grand Master E L M E B F . GAY, and t h e G r a n d Lodge honors this distinguished craftsman b y inserting an excellent likeness a t t h e beginning of his admirable report. Brother GAY is exactly up-to-date in his review, as he includes a report dealing with our last Grand Lodge which met on February 28th and March 1, 1923. H e fully agrees with our Grand Lodge in the position taken b y t h e m in dealing with New Hampshire. I t is evident t h a t M.". W.'. Brother GAY is up-to-date in matters of this kind and read t h a t portion of our Grand Master's address and t h e report of t h e Special Committee on Correspondence on the subject. The writer will have more to say in regard to this m a t t e r in t h e introduction t o this report. CHARLES A. LIPPINCOTT, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, South Bend. WILLIAM H . SWINTZ, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Indianapolis. E L M E R F . GAY, P.'. G.'. M . \ , Correspondent, Indianapolis. Next Annual, Indianapolis, M a y 27, 1924.
1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;IOWA.
347
IOWA-1923. Lodges, 549; members, 81,405; net gain, 2,805. Sioux City, J u n e 12, 1923.
FRANK WELLINGTON GLAZE, M . ' . W . - .
Grand Master. This volume of t h e Proceedings is in keeping with those issued a n n u ally b y t h e Grand Lodge of Iowa, and which in every respect is of the highest standard, artistic, a n d to the notion of t h e writer, t h e arrangement of the Proceedings is about perfect. In opening t h e book we notice an excellent steel engraving of t h e retiring Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother GLAZE, a n d then a couple of pages further we find a group picture of t h e six elective Grand Officers, including t h e familiar likeness of the Grand Secretary, Brother N E W T O N R. P A R V I N . ,
Prior to t h e opening, t h e members assembled in t h e Masonic Temple auditorium, a n d a s we understand it, this is a real Masonic Temple room, used exclusively b y t h e masonic family. T h e D e p u t y Grand Master directed the oldest living Grand Master in point of service, M.'. W.". Brother THOMAS L A M B E R T , t o
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Master, w h o was received with the distinctive honors of Freemasonry. Following this, a program was cariied out, t h e sanae being opened with an invocation b y Rev. Brother E A R L HOON. An address of welcome was then delivered b y Brother BRITTON, president of t h e Chamber of Commerce of t h a t city, which was responded t o by Brother FORD L . V A N H O E S E N . As a preliminary to these preliminary arrangements we notice t h a t the good brethren of Sioux City viere not unmindful of the ladies, as an a d dress was delivered b y t h e Grand Matron which consumes two pages of the printed journal. Before t h e Grand Lodge was opened t h e Grand Master introduced t o the Grand Lodge Brother H E N R Y K E N D I G as t h e oldest Mason in Iowa, as well as t h e oldest livirg elective Grand Officer of t h e Grand Lodge, having served t h a t body as Senior Grand Warden in 1871, and this brother h a d conferred t h e third degree for t h e Grand Master in his lodge a t Oskaloosa within t h e past year. W e are wondering whether there might not b e a tie of relationship between this distinguished old brother a n d t h e K E N D I G family of Pennsylvania from whom t h e writer received his middle name. The Grand Master then presented t o t h e Giand Lodge t h e Grand High Priest of t h e Grand Chapter, the Grand Master of the Grand Council a n d the Grand Commander of t h e Grand Commandery. T h e Grand Master in presenting his address was not disposed t o introduce t h e various subjects with any discourse on Freemasonry, as indicated in t h e following few lines: I am not now going to take up your time by telling you what a wonderful inBtitution Masonry is or what it stands for. This has been told t o you many times in the past and I do not need to repeat what you already know. I will simply tell you in as few words as possible what has been going on in Iowa among t h e Masonic Fraternity in t h e last year.
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CORRESPONDENCE—IOWA.
February.
Referring to his services during the year past he has the following to say: The past year has been a busy one—a year with many pleasant memories, although there are few I should like to forget. The pleasant experiences have been in meeting old friends, making new ones, trying to help others; which have left remembrances I shall never forget and I hope the work of my office has not been in vain. .
In reporting his stewardship we notice he has to his credit thirty-six official visits, which is a most commendable record for a busy man. Under the head of "Picnics," he states that several invitations were received from lodges and "masonic associations" to attend occasions of this kind. We are just wondering whst was meant by "masonic associations." Be that as it may, we are glad to note that he accepted several invitations and reports having a pleasant time. He granted several special dispensations to rebaUot where it was claimed a mistake had been made and in one instance it appeared that one town possessed two men of the same name, and there was a mix-up when it came to the ballot, as some brother seemed to think he was votinp on the wrong man in the right place. This is the old, old story, and we are surprised that it worked with the Grand Master. Under the head of "Order of DeMolay," he states that this organization needs no introduction, as most of the members know who founded the organization and the purposes. If that be thecase, then this subject should 1
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1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;IOWA.
349
T h e Grand Master expressed an opinion concerning the use of ciphers and recommends t h a t t h e Grand Lodge amend their law " s o t h a t it will be consistent with a Mason's obligation." T h e subject was referred to t h e Committee on Jurisprudence, who were of t h e opinion t h a t their present law on this subject is good enough if it is enforced, and therefore no change was made. T h e report of t h e Grand Secretary is u p to i t s usual high standard, and t h e various m a t t e r s which came under his supervision during t h e year are covered in a brief b u t interesting manner. As Librarian, he again presents a complete report, including details as t o indexing books a n d other statistics covering practically all of t h e details of their excellent library during the past year. One must see t h e Iowa Masonic Library in order t o appreciate just what has been done along t h a t line since it was established in 1844 by our late warm personal friend a n d brother, T H E O D O R E SUTTON PARVIN.
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space will n o t permit of reprinting the entire report. However, we hope t h a t a little later on we will have our own library indexed up t o date a n d can present a report similar t o t h a t of Brother PARVIN. Their Grand Chaplain, Brother CHAHLES E . SNYDER, delivered an extremely interesting address, and we regret t h a t we cannot consistently quote more t h a n t h e following from t h e same: What sayeth Masonry to this? I t says that every man who enters within its sacred precincts must come stripped of all the artificialities of class and creed that he may boast; that he must come with neither mineral or metal as the mark of show or of any place t h a t he holds in life; that he must come with no power or distinction to mark him from his neighbors, but only as a man standing upon his own character, upon those elements of his personality that he has been building and unfolding in the years that he has been alive. I t sayS(that he has no special privilege over anybody else; that he has no rights that others do not have, that he has no liberties that others do not have, but that he stands upon the level with all the rest, and that the distinguishing things that mark the social liux and the pohtical flux and economic flux on the outside have no place within our own borders.
T h e Report on Correspondence as usual was prepared b y their P a s t Grand Master, M.'. W.". Brother L o u i s BLOCK, a n d i t includes a liberal reference t o our 1922 Proceedings. H e raps us rather hard on account of our so-called official ciphers. T h e writer pleads guilty, and if it were in good t a s t e would.apologize for t h e action of t h e Grand Lodge in adopting these books. When t h e proposition was before our Grand Lodge t h e writer for the first a n d only time since occupying t h e office of Grand Secretary took the floor in opposition t o the promulgation of these ciphers. T h e advocates threw out too m a n y inducements to overcome the sentiment, a n d t h e proposition was adopted. Of course our Grand Lodge h a s thrown about them t h e strictest riegulations, and while each lodge is allowed four copies, they are required ,to present them t o each District Deputy Grand M a s t e r for inspection when he makes his official visit, a n d a t t h e close of t h e year the newly elected Master must receipt, b y number, for those charged t o his lodge. If a book is lost or destroyed the lodge is required t o pay a penalty, and unless, the proof is positive t h a t t h e book has been destroyed n o other copy is furnished.
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CORRESPONDENCE—IRELAND.
February,
Referring t o the writer of this report, Brother BLOCK still believes t h a t he is " h a r d boiled" on the question of physical quaUfication, and wonders how he can reconcile his position with t h e stand taken b y the G r a n d Lodge of England. • Nothing very surprising about t h a t , if one will go a little further and consider what t h e G r a n d Lodge of England has done in other respects within the p a s t few years. MiLO J O H N GABRrEL, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Clinton. N E W T O N R . PAKVIN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cedar Rapids. L o u i s BLOCK, P.". G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Davenport. • Next Annual, De.« Moines, June 10, 1924.
IRELAND—1922. Lodges, 650; members, 50,000; net gain, 21,095. Dublin, December 27, 1922. T h e D e p u t y Grand Master, R.-. W.-. Colonel C L A U D E CANE, once again addressed t h e G r a n d Lodge on account of t h e absence of their G r a n d Master. H e first calls attention to the change in t h e ofRce of Grand Secretary, whereby t h e y promoted what they termed their " w o r k i n g " Grand Secretary, who heretofore h a s been known as t h e D e p u t y G r a n d Secretary, to fill t h e G r a n d R a n k a n d in this way he is a b o u t on a level with the b r e t h ren who fill like offices in other Grand Jurisdictions. H e announced the death of their Brother SOLOMONS a t t h e age of 89 years. I n t h e remarks on this subject there is nothing t o indicate the rank of this distinguished brother. However, it is stated t h a t he installed the officers of his lodge fcr forty-nine years in succession. E v e n t h e Masonic F r a t e r n i t y is not exempt from destruction of property b y the armed and lawless element in t h a t country, as we note from this report t h a t on the 24th of April, 1921, their beautiful hall was i n v a d e d and forcible possession t a k e n of t h e same. T h e occurrence was n o t wholly unexpected, and all the archives and other things of importance, so far as the history of the Grand Lodge was concerned, were removed t o a place of safety. . W e quote the following few words on this subject, which will furnish-some idea as to t h e value of these records: But I am alluding more particularly to the old minute boolcs aad old records, and things of that sort, belonging to the Grand Lodge ever since the year there first was a Grand Lodge in Ireland, nearly 200 years ago, which would have been absolutely irreplaceable. These were all absolutely safe the whole time.
An amen.dmert was mpde to their law in regard t o outside organizations basing their membership on the Masonic Fraternity, and we quote the following: No member of any lodge under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland shall be a member of or attend any meeting of any body or society which requires Freemasonry as a basis of or qualification for memberBhip, except of such bodies as are included in the calendar published annually by the authority of Grand Lodge.
1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;KENTUCKY.
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If any lodge, or member of a lodge, shall give any information as to the standing of a member in reply to dn inquiry from any such non-recognized body, it shall be deemed to be unmasonic conduct and may be dealt with accordingly. The R t . Hon. T h e E A R L O P DONOUGHMOBE, K . P . , M.-. W.-. G r a n d Master. H E N R Y C . SHELLARD, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Dublin.
KENTUCKY-1922. Lodges, 613; member.s, 69,260; net gain, 3,048. Louisville, October 17, 1922.
F R E D W . HARD WICK, M . - . W / . G r a n d
Master. We quote t h e following few words from the G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, although if space permitted there are a number of other subjects which we would like t o cover: I t has been the policy of our Grand Master to discourage all debate and discussion upon subjects that would cause diflFerences to arise among the brethren in the lodges. Those who have been disposed to carry their labor troubles into the lodges have been admonished that our fundamental teachings and obligations direct us to patiently submit to all lawful authority and to be peaceful citizens. * * ^^ There has been also a growing tendency to use the Symbolic Lodges, the foundation of Masonry, as a stepping stone for the so-called higher degrees. This hurry and display of buttons does not make men real Masons. Unless the fundamental tenets of Blue Lodge Masonry sink so deeply into their hearts that they exemplify them in their daily lives, they miss altogether the luxuries of Brotherly Love, Rehef and Truth, and the Joy of Sacrifice born of Service to their fellowmen. At least, men are what they think in their own hearts, live and do, and not what they profess. If their Love, Service and Charity at times seem not to be appreciated by the recipients, be it always remembered that those who exercise these Masonic Virtues are helped thereby, and such acts have their reward in GOD'S Chancery. , The Grand M a s t e r suggested t o the lodges t h a t t h e y m a k e small donations to defray t h e necessary expenses in erecting a monument t o the m e m o r y of their late Grand Secretary, Brother D A V E JACKSON.
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suggestion brought in more t h a n S2,200.00. Under the subject of " O u r H o m e s , " he s t a t e s t h a t their Widows' a n d Orphans' H o m e a n d t h e Old M a s o n s ' H o m e are in excellent condition a n d well managed. I t is with no disposition on the p a r t of t h e writer t o criticise what we h a v e done in K a n s a s in t h e m a t t e r of erecting a n d m a n a g i n g a Masonic Home, as we h a v e one of the best in the country, y e t as a m a t t e r of information we s u b m i t the following s t a t e m e n t t a k e n from t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address, showing t h e a m o u n t of money which has been contributed b y our K e n t u c k y brethren along these lines: Widows' and Orphans' Home and Endowment Fund Old Masons' Home Higher Education Fund
81,000,000.00 125,000.00 100,000.00
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February,
I t seems t h a t the masonic hbrary of their late Past Grand Master R O B M O R R I S , was located in Seattle, Washington, and it was offered t o the Grand Lodge of Kentucky upon p a y m e n t of the necessary charges in boxing, crating a n d paying freight on. the same. T h e offer was accepted and the library is now in possession of the Grand Lodge. As a matter of information t o t h e Craft in general we would like t o know how the library happened tc be located in Seattle. Their Lodge No. 731, located a t Livingston, Kentucky, was named after their late Grand Secretary, Brother D A V E JACKSON. However, they adopted only t h e surname, calling it Jackson Lodge No. 731. They now petition t h e Grand Lodge to change the n a m e t o Dave Jackson Lodge No. 731, which request was granted. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence submitted a somewhat lengthy report a n d among other things we note t h e y recommended a n amendment to their laws repealing dual membership. W e likewise notice an opinion concerning t h e use of improper a n d unauthorized books. However, there seems t o be nothing to indicate what was done with their report; therefore we are unable to state whether or not'the,recommendations were adopted.' T h e Report on Correspondence was prepared by M.". W.". Brother W I L L I A M W . CLARKE, and includes" a review of our 1922 Proceedings. H e
quotes in full t h e resolution adopted b j ' our Grand Lodge concerning t h e so-called Towner-Sterhng bill, and we quote his comment on the same: We confidently believe that resolutions of Grand Lodges will have little effect on the pohticians composing the Congress of the United States, until those same politicians, many of them Masons, are made to understand that when the great Masonic Order speaks it means to be obeyed. That is about the only way you can get under the epidermis of the average politician. Fear of losing his job will attract his attention when nothing else will;
T h e writer of this report is deeply humiliated every time he sees a reference t o this action on the part of our Grand Lodge in the Reports on Correspondence; and being one of t h e old school he cannot refrain from explaining what brought about t h e adoption of this resolution. In explanation t h e writer will say t h a t this resolution was sprung on t h e Grand Lodge just a few moments before it closed and after possibly fifty per cent of its members had left the room. I t was presented b y t h e Sovereign G r a n d Inspector General for Kansas, who appealed t o the remaining members of t h e Grand Lodge on t h e basis of t h e public school sentiment; and of course all real red blooded Americans are for public schools, and. it was t h a t and nothing more which prompted t h e members t o support t h e resolution. I t is the only instance in t h e history of our Grand Lodge since its organization in 1857 where it has ever endorsed or sponsored anything of this kind, or recognized, either directh' or indirectly,, any fraternity, so-called masonic or otherwise, other t h a n t h e first three degrees of Masonry, or what we originally term Ancient Craft or Symbolic Masonry. E M E R S O N E . N E L S O N , M . ' . W . \ G r a n d M a s t e r , Wilhamsburg. F R E D W . HAHDWHCK, R.". W . " . G r a n d Secretary, Louisville. W I L L I A M W . C L A R K E , P.". G.". M . ' . , Correspondent, Owensboro.
Next Annual, Louisville, October 16, 1923.
1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCE^LOUISIANA.
353
LOUISIANA-1923. Lodges, 268; members, 31,265; n e t gain, 1,759. New Orleans, February 5, 1923. IBA W . SYLVESTER, M . \ W . ' . Grand Master. We note t h e absence of our Grand Representative a t this Communication. T h e Grand Master consumes b u t one dozen lines in introducing h i s address, and in this he calls attention t o the loss of two of their Past Gra,nd M a s t e r s , M.'. W.". B r o t h e r s D A V I D R . GRAHAM a n d R O B E R T R . R E I D .
During t h e year he issued Letters of Dispensation for t h e establishment of five new lodges. He also states t h a t definite plans looking toward the construction and operation of a Masonic Home have been formulated and believes t h a t their dream of years will be embodied in brick and stone one year hence. â&#x20AC;˘He ruled t h a t an illegitimate child was not eligible to receive the degrees of Masonry. We have served as a working Mason for almost a natural lifetime, b u t have never a s y e t learned where or under what conditions uniformed Knights Templar could act as a n escort in conferring t h e Master Mason degree. This statement is based on a question asked t h e Grand Master whether this could be done, which of course was answered in t h e negative. We note they have in their Widows' a n d O r p h a n s ' P e r m a n e n t Relief Fund over $86,000.00. A proposition was submitted granting permission t o nominate brethren for any elective office in their Grand Lodge. Action, however, was deferred until their next Annual Communication. The Committee on Jurisprudence took a "long s h o t " on a resolution on physical defects of candidates. The resolution provided an amendment to their laws t h a t any candidate^who could give t h e necessary signs, steps, tokens a n d modes of recognition was eligible, providing t h e lodge h a d a dispensation from the Grand Master. Their Grand Lodge, however, took a different view of the subject and the resolution was therefore not adopted. J O S E P H S I N A I , M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, New Orleans. J O H N A. DAVILLA, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary a n d Correspondent,
New Orleans. Next Annual, New Orleans, Januarj' 15, 1924.
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CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MAINE.
February,
MAINE-1923. Lodges, 206; members, 41,730; net gain, 1,053. P o r t l a n d , M a y 1, 1923. A L B E R T M . S P E A R , M . ' . W / . Grand M a s t e r . K a n s a s , as usual, was represented a t t h i s Communication b y B r o t h e r ARCHfE L E E T A L B O T . T h e y h a d present as a distinguished guest, M.'. W.'. B r o t h e r W I L L I A M N , P O N T O N , G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Canaida. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r was n o t unmindful of t h e absence of one of their faithful P a s t Grand M a s t e r s , M.'. W.'. B r o t h e r F R A N K E . S L E E P E R , a n d who is t h e senior Past G r a n d Master in t h a t jurisdiction. H e called a t t e n tion to his illness and inability t o a t t e n d this Communication. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r s u b m i t t e d a.most interesting-address, a n d we quote t h e following, which we are sure will be appreciated b y the members of our own jurisdiction: . ^ We are drifting away from the landmarks of our early conception of government. Liberty, as defined by the fathers, has grown irksome. The rule that your liberty ceases where my rights begin, is no longer popular. The tendency is toward socialism, communism and disregard of law. As I interpret the tenets of Masonry, every one of these tendencies is a plain perversion of their teaching. Without going into details, I am calling attention to these tendencies as a suggestion, to this representative body of men, that they may be ever alert, to the important part, that the 42,000 preferred and selected craftsmen are called upon to perform, for weal or for woe, through the influence they exert, upon the people of their respective communities. Notwithstanding the present conditions, I nevertheless have absolute confidence, in the complete triumph of civilization, over the enemies of organized society. And among the most powerful agencies of resistance, to the advancement of erroneous doctrines, should be, and will be, the serried ranks of Symbolic Masonry. And as Symbolic Masonry, comprises all the other masonic orders, every Mason from Entered Apprentice to the Knight Templar, and from the third degree, to the thirty-third degree, should be found standing t ogether, as one man, for the maintenance of law, order, and justice. And the craftsman who stands "aloof is not a Mason. U n d e r t h e regulations of t h e Grand Lodge of Maine no emblems of a n y other organization can be displaj^ed in a masonic hall; therefore an a p p h cation for t h i s privilege from, t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n Star was p r o m p t l y refused. We t a k e t h e following few lines from his subject, " U s i n g Ballot for Retaliation or R e v e n g e , " and would print this in bold or black face t y p e if it would be more generally read in this review: I further wish to say that I deem it not only unmasbnic b u t cowardly, for a man, who has been aflforded the honors of Masonry, to take advantage of a secret ballot in order to serve his own personal ends. We t a k e pleasure in quoting the following words in his closing remarks: In closing, I wish to say, that 1 contemplate the mission of Freemasonry, from the standpoint of its practical effect and influence upon the home, the neighborhood, the community and the State, rather than from the circumscribed prospective of the lodge room and the ritual. To me, it represents the existence of an active moral force based upon the practice of great moral precepts. â&#x20AC;˘ I t must be regarded and valued for its achievements attained outside of the lodge room rather than for the accomplishment of ritualistic perfection, although the latter shoiJd be strictly observed.
1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;MAINE:
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But the joining of the lodge and recital of the ritual, do not.'in themselves, constitute a Mason. The ritual is but a means to an end; and that end is the assimilation of its teachings, and the infusion of the spirit of Masonry into the conscience of the Craft. The lodge meetings, however, and our assembly here, are among the most cherished ceremonies of social and friendly intercourse that find place in the enjoyment of life's activities; yet it is not what we say here; it is not what we do here; it is what we carry away from here, that gives value and character to the works of Freemasonry. It is a postulate, that the precepts and lessons of Masonry, as taught in the proceedings of the lodge, are given expression to the world through the conduct and example of its members as they mingle with society and engage in the everyday affairs of life. There is no other way by which the virtues and merits of Masonry can be revealed to the uninitiated. It stands for what its individual members stand; its work is measured by what its individual members do; its character is estimated by what its individual members are. Whereupon, it is plain that the affiliate who does not live up to the obligations of the Order does vastly m ore harm, both to society and the Craft, than if he had never belonged to it.
Brother CHARLES B . DAVIS, their faithful Grand Secretary, submitted his usual report, in which we note t h a t their card index of membership is almost ready for practical use. We know when this work is completed it will not only prove invaluable, b u t the Grand Secretary will wonder h o w he ever kept house without it. T h e writer of this report is not prone t o "blow his own h o r n , " b u t gets much satisfaction out of the report submitted by Grand Secretaries showing t h a t they have or are compihng an historical registry on t h e card system, as he was the first one to employ this means of keeping a record of the membership. We do not mean t o be unkind t o Brother DAVIS, b u t t h e opportunity is so good we cannot pass it u p without mention, and we direct his attention to his recapitulation, in which he undertakes to prove t h a t subtracting 40,677 from 41,730 leaves 1,057. I t was a pleasure, as well as an honor, for t h e writer of this report t o have had a personal acquaintance and a number of interesting visits with Judge JosiAH DRUMMOND, of Maine, who was recognized as one of the most scholarly a n d well posted Masons on masonic jurisprudence in this country. Therefore, knowing Brother DRUMMOND'S policy in regard t o t h e Ancient Landmarks, Charges and Regulations, we wonder what he would say today to his brethren in Maine who have provided, by legislation, t h a t it is proper for a lodge t o make Masons of those who have' lost a portion of their limbs and are supplied with artificial ones. Under their digest one can be received and the degrees conferred upon him so long as he can use the artificial apparatus in conformity t o the requirements of the ceremonies. The usual Report on Correspondence was presented by Brother ASHLEY A. SMITH. I n the " F o r e w o r d " to his report, he refers to w h a t he terms the radical qualities of their late distinguished craftsmen, JOSIAH H . DRUMMOND a n d ALBRO E . C H A S E .
H e defines t h e word " r a d i c a l " as one
who goes t o the roots of t r u t h . Indeed, the word is applicable when referring to these distinguished brethren, and we believe t h a t the monuments erected by these brethren in deahng-with masonic affairs should serve as beacon lights t o those who a r e now in control of the destinies of t h a t jurisdiction. Brother SMITH includes with his excellent report a review of our 1922 Proceedings. W e desire, however, to correct.him in the following statement: '
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He quotes approvingly the tendency to put restrictions on outside organizations that make masonic membership a prerequisite for admittance, but feels that this may be carried too far and evidently has Pennsylvania in mind relative to Grand Master SELL'S edict forbidding membership in the O. E. S. â&#x20AC;˘
T h e \vriter is now and always h a s been opposed t o a Grand Lodge of Masons t a k i n g a n y action whatever tending toward placing restrictions on outside organizations t h a t make masonic membership a prerequisite, unless such organization a t t e m p t s t o do something which will reflect upon ' the good n a m e and reputation of the F r a t e r n i t y , a n d if this be done then a Grand M a s t e r of a Grand Lodge has a right t o a c t in t h e premises, just as Grand M a s t e r SELL did in deahng with t h e E a s t e r n Star in their jurisdiction. 1 : A L B E R T M . SPEAK, M . ' . W / . G r a n d M a s t e r , Augusta. C H A R L E S B . D A V I S , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, P o r t l a n d . A S H L E Y A . SMITH, .Correspondent, Bangor.
Next Annual, Portland, M a y 6, 1924.
MANITOBA-1923. Lodges, 9 4 ; members, 10,684; n e t gain, 476. Winnipeg, J u n e 13, 1923. A. B . BAIRD, M / . W / . Grand Master. Our G r a n d Representative, K.'. W / .
Brother JABEZ MILLER,
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present. T h e y were honored a t this Communication with t h e presence of M.*. W.'. WELLIAM N . PONTON, G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge of Ontario, Canada, w h o was introduced b y their Grand Secretary, R.*. W.*. JAMES A. â&#x20AC;˘ OvAS.
The G r a n d Master has t h e following t o say in liis address concerning an official visit made to t h e Grand Lodge of C a n a d a : Almost immediately thereafter I attended by special invitation the Grand Lodge of Canada meeting in Ontario a t its Annual Communication in Fort William. On this.visit I was accompanied by the Grand Secretary and Brother MITCHELL COBBAN, who is himselfa' member of this Grand Lodge. We were royally welcomed and found the proceedings very interesting. One of the pleasing features of the programme of our present'Communication not entirely unconnected with that visit of last year, is that we have for the first time in our history a visit of the Grand Master of thejGrand Lodge of Canada at our annual meeting.
He h a s t h e following to say in regard t o t w o visits made on special occasions during t h e year: There were two of the meetings in the suburbs of Winnipeg which were rather out of the usual routine. One was the dedication of the " D o r m e r , " the convenient and altogether satisfactory building which the East Kildonan Lodge has erected for itself largely by the handicraft of its members and which, while intended chiefly as a recreational and instructional center for its lodge, is being used at present also for the monthly meetings. The other somewhat similar occasion was the opening on New Year's day of the club robm of the St.'^James Lodge, a home for many of the activities of the lodge which will be highly
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appreciated. The Transcona Lodge has purchased a commodious building and fitted up the upstairs part for lodge purposes. They opened it with much good cheer on one of t h e stormiest nights of the winter. The Cypress River Lodge, after suffering from fire, reopened their newly decorated and newly fiu-nished premises on the occasion of the District Meeting. By the blessing of GOD I have not missed an appointment and I am not ashamed to confess that the lavish hospitality of the brethren, especially a t the District Meetings, instead of incapacitating me for duty the next day, has given a higher appreciation than ever of the eagerness of the constituent lodges of this jurisdiction to honor the Grand Lodge and tn show how highly they value the brotherhood for which our Order stands. T h e following touches a subject which is often one of discussion a n d sometimes amusement on t h e p a r t of t h e faithful members a n d officers of our lodges: I have been struck with admiration for the ingenuity and trouble taken by the ofiicers in many lof^ges to keep up the interest and attendance at regular meetings. It must be admitted that a laige number of our masonic brethren do not keep up an irterest in the monthly gathering. The business programme is seldom thrilling and the ritual tends to become monotonous. The attempts in some lodges to overome this diflSculty are worthy of all praise. The improvement in the dignity and beauty of carrying out the ritual, the introduction of attractive educational and entertainment features in the programme. t,he assignment of a group of lukewarm members to some rather resourcelul brother who undertake? to secure their atterdancp, are all commendable and usually successful. Refeiring t o t h a t which is very dear t o the hearts of all M a s o r s , ' ' T h e A c a c i a / ' he has the following t o say, which we believe m l ! be of unusual interest t o our readers: One of the symbols which recalls very tender memories in the masonic hearts is the sprig of acacia. The acacia as it grows in Arabia and Palestine is an evergreen and therefore an emblem of immortality, an emblem the more suitable because its wood is indestructible. Under the name of shittim wood it was used for constructing the Biblical Ark of the Covenant and it was the material, too, used in making the coffins of the Egyptian kings of which we have heard so much of late and which have so marvelously withstood the ravages of time. The sprig of acacia then was a symbol by no means unfitting for the enduring personality which abides unchanged through the chances and changes of this mortal life and which bridges the gap between this Ufe and the next and carries the soul, the real self to the further shore. The acacia in most of its forms is an inconspicuous Httle member of the plant world with its grey-green foUage and in the desert its half hidden location in the sides of the wady. This seems to have suggested its use as an emblem of innocence a n d modesty, the lessons of which are constantly associated with its appearance, and so it is an appropriate reniinder of that great teaching which stands out in the philosophy and law of hfe of our Order. " I am among you as he that serveth." In the report of the G r a n d Secretary we notice t h a t a u t h o r i t y w a s granted by t h e G r a n d M a s t e r for t h e formation of three lodges in theii jurisdiction. We t a k e t h e following from t h e report of their Committee on C o n dition of Freemasonry, which without d o u b t will touch a " t e n d e r s p o t " (if they h a v e such a thing) in t h e h e a r t s of some of our Masters w h o through their zeal for outside amusement neglect certain portions of t h e Work and lectures in order t o get a w a y from t h e lodge in t i m e t o t a k e p a r t in other affairs: There is an unfortunate tendency on the part of some lodges to cut short the work of the degrees. This has attracted our attention more particularly in.the First Masonic
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District, with which we have a better acquaintance. But we know the same condition prevails in other districts. The ostensible purpose is save time, but an explanation of that sort merely aggravates the offence. Plenty of time is wasted in other ways, and it would be more accurate to say that indifference, or perhaps indolence is responsible. The ceremony of conferring degrees is t h e most impressive part of lodge work. No p a r t of it should be eliminated, even thouRh it may appear expedient to do so. if degree work cannot be completed at a particular meeting in the form d e creed, it should not be undertaken at all at that meeting.
The Report on Correspondence was presented without the narhe of the writer at the Alpha or Omega. We therefore are unable to mention the brother's name in referring to this portion of their-Proceedings. We are sorry to note that no refeience is made to the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. WILLIAM J. MAJOR, M.'. W.". Grand Master, Winnipeg. JAMES A. OVAS, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Winnipeg. JAMES A. MACEWING, Correspondent. (No address given.) Next Annual, Winnipeg, June 11, 1924.
MARYLAND—1922. Lodges, 117; Members, 29,632; net gain, 1,202. Semi-Annual Communication, Baltimore, May 9, 1922. WARREN S. SEIPP, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. Our Maryland brethren have a very nice way of receiving the Grand Master before Grand Lodge is opened, and we quote the:following from the minutes prepared by the Grand Secretary: The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master ordered the Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, together with the Grand Pursuivant and the Grand Director of Ceremonies, to proceed to the apartment of t h e M o s t Worshipful Grand Master and inform him that the -Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland was now open and awaited his pleasure. The Most W^orshipful Grand Master, Brother WARREN S. SEIPP, 'accompanied by the Right Worshipful Grand Sword Bearer, was escorted into the Grand Lodge. His entrance was proclaimed by the Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, the Grand Honors were given,and the Most Worshipful Grand Master was conducted to the East.
The Grand Master in presenting his address first refers to the passing away of his personal friend and Brother, M.'. W.'. CHARLES C . HOMER, JR. We quote his words, as follows: It is with great sorrow we assemble in the Grand Lodge tonight. The passing of our friend and brother, Past Grand Master CHARLES C . HOMER, J R . , has cast a shadow over the peaceful scene before us. We shall miss him very, very much. Masonry has sustained a deep loss and I grieve for him with whom I have been most intimately associated for many years, and who was my warm friend, our service for and with each other being reciprocal.
He refers to one of their lodges and it is well named—Amicable— because in a membership of 727 not a single member owes .any dues. We quote the following from his remarks which should appeal.to all lodees who have the interest of the fraternity at heart:
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I earnestly urge that each lodge husband its resources, and that the character of entertainment provided for special occasions be such that the dignity of the Fraternity and the good name of Masonry may be the paramount thought. Do not overlook the high standard and noble ideals set us by our forefathers, and teach all men to practice out of the lodge the subHme precepts taught therein, that the great aim we have in view, that of being better men, better citizens, a GoD-fearing and man-loving Fraternity, may each day approach nearer and nearer perfection.
The committee to whom was referred the question of estabUshing a Masonic Home submitted a majority a n d minority report. T h e majority report recommended t h a t t h e m a t t e r be postponed for future consideration. T h e minority report, however, favored immediate action, b u t t h e Grand Lodge took a different view, a n d after t h e matter h a d been fully discussed it was decided t h a t the Grand Lodge recommend and urge their lodges and individual members t o provide money toward the estabUshment of a fund intended to procure a Masonic Home. Annual Communication, Baltimore, November 2 1 , 1922. W A R B E N S. S E I P P , M . - . W:. Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge was opened in D u e Form b y the Deputy Grand Master, after which t h e Grand Master was received in t h e usual manner. Amcng other things t h e Grand Master in presenting his address calls attention t o the fact that with the rapid growth of members and the change ' of cfficers their Grand Lecturer cannot effectively carry out the intentions of his office, as well as assist the work of t h e G r a n d Inspectors. H e suggests t h a t their State be divided into districts, each of which should be under t h e supervision of a competent assistant lectuier. We quote the following few words from his excellent address, as t h e suggestion means a n upward tendency rather t h a n a lowering of t h e standard of Freemasonry: You are especially urged to return to your lodges, and caution them to guard well the outer door, to devote now and then a communication of the lodge to impart instruction on masonic subjects, of which the membership are sorely in need and for which they are hungry . The tendency toward light entertainment and frivolity and summer excursions in the name of the clubs should be well guarded, and the intents and purpose of the Fraternity more closely adhered to.
He considers their Grand Lodge a conservative body, and offers t h e following few words in support of the .same: The Grand Lodge of Maryland has always been a conservative body, and I sincerely trust it will long remain so, and do what a great many individuals and organizations cannot d o , and that is to tend strictly to its own business, and labor for the good of humanity and , to relieve the distress of mind and "body of our fellow-man, and in this work may GOD aid us and speed us on our way.
Our 1922 Proceedings are considered in t h e Report on Correspondence, prepared b y Brother H E N R Y BRANCH. W A R R E N S . S E I P P , M . " . W . " . G r a n d M a s t e r , Baltimore. G E O R G E COOK, R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Baltimore. H E N R Y BRANCH, Correspondent, Leesburg, Virginia.
Next Annual, November 20, 1923.
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MASSACHUSETTS-1922. Ledges, 305; members, 110,018; net gain, 6,830. Annual Communication, Boston, December 27, 1922. ARTHUR D . PRINCE, M.'. W.'. Grand Master. The first Communication was a quarterly held on March 8,'1922, and the address was presented by their Deputy Grand Master, on account of the Grand Master's absence in Europe. He first refers to the loss, on two successive days, of two prominent members of their Grand Lodge, R.'. W.'. EDWARD P. CHAPIN, best known to their members, and E,.'. W.". EMERY
B. GiBBS. Their line of Grand Officers was broken by. the passing away of E.'. W.'. ERNEST L . MUNGER. He likewise referred to the passing away of their Brother SAMUEL COX, the oldest member in their jurisdiction. Brother Cox had reached the wonderful age of 103 years. He was a member of the Fraternity since November 26, 1849. . ' . He reports the loss by fire, of their printing plant, but complirrients their Grand Secretarj by saying that he always retains"the original records, sending to the printer only copies. Quite hke the writer of this repcrt in handling his office as Grand Secietary, although we are not obliged to resort to placing these documents in a safe as our entire building is fireproof throughout. At their Quarterly Communication of June 14, 1922, the Grand Master called particular attention to the fact that the date was Flag Day and that this fact ought to set the keynote for the thoughts and purposes of the Communication. In presenting his address we take pleasure in quoting the following, which would indicate that the Grand Master was rather inclined to a little sentimentaUty along the line of the development of natiire: We are meeting here today in the splendor of the month of June, when nature is putting forth her greatest efforts in producing the sustenance that will maintain? us for the coming year. Shall we not take .a page out of Mother Nature's book and now. lay the foundation for the active work of the fall and winter? J We are all looking forward with some satisfaction to the respite from our work in the approaching summer months. But, if I read your hearts aright, it will not be long before the inactivity of the vacation season will pall and we shall all be impatiently looking for the day to come when we may once again commence active work in the quarries. Let us devote some of this playtime to planning for the future.
We are somewhat surpri-sed, however, to note that one of our so-called conservatives, as Grand Master, should devote practically four pages of a dignified address in making reference to an organization known as the Ku IClux Klan. Such matters, we believe, can be safely left in the hands of the members of our Fraternity, notwithstanding there are a few who are so indiscreet and thoughtless as to intimate that this organization or any other is a practical demonstration of Freemasonry. In this connection we wonder whether his.statement just preceding this subject—"that the Service Association will bring to the brethren a practical knowledge of Freemasonry"—will in the least bring about the desired repults. In
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Kansas we are endeavoring, and believe we are succeeding, in advising our brethren as to masonic knowledge and less of the so-called sentimental, practical knowledge of Freemasonry. Deahng with the subject of masonic clubs we quote the following, which we beheve to be good advice, although we are not disposed, under any consideration, to favor masonic clubs or any side issues which naturally detract from the sacred precincts of a masonic lodge: The club spirit can be very helpful to organized Fraternity, K directed in its proper sphere, to wit.: the development of a greater friendship among the brethren and catering to the socialinstinct inherent in most men. The moment the club steps beyond these boundaries into the discus.sion of subjects forbidden by the laws of Freemasonry, and presumes to speak-on those subjects with the voice of Freemasonry, that moment will mark a different, even a hostile attitude toward clubs. This will.indicate some of the reasons why I believe the course of wisdom for clubs is to adopt names which are symbohc, but which do not indicate a masonic character and authority to the general public.
Under the subject of "Foreign Freemasonry," the Grand Master states while in Europe he had a pleasant interview with severalof the prominent members in Berlin, which included an inspection of a very fine Masonic Temple belonging to the Grand Lodge of Hanover. He further states that Masonry in Germany is conducted on a very high plane and is extremely conrervative. We wonder what the masonic boys from our own country, who had any experience whatever in dealing with German Masonry, will think of this statement? The Grand Master further states that he feels it is the desire of Masonry in Germany to renew their fraternal relations with the Grand Lodges of the former enemy countiies. He further states that Germany is considerably concerned over the requirements of some of our Grand Lodges that only the English language shall be used in their lodges, and he further intimates that they practically make a threat of invading our jurisdiction if such requirements are not withdra^vn. Possibly our good brethren "down East" are disposed to forgive and forget in deahng with Germany; however, we believe that the present generation at least wOl neither forget or :forgive the Masons â&#x20AC;˘ of Germany, who absolutely refused to extend a single masonic virtue to any of the brethren regardless of conditions or advantages they obtained in the conflict. While writing this portion of this report we look out of our office window to the west, and across the street in our High School yard there stands a mammoth granite boulder in which is embedded a beautiful bronze tablet cortaining the names of five of our boys who left that institution at the call of their country, and all of them are now resting under the sod either in France or in Arhngton. No, it is not possible for us in this country to forgive or forget the conduct and absolute lack of masonic teachings as exemplified by the so-called German Masons. The Grand Master while in Europe oflBcially visited their lodges in China and submits a report at their Quarterly Communication of December
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13,1922, covering thirty-five pages, giving a detailed account of his visits in the several locaUtics in t h a t country. T h e report is made doubly interesting b y including pictures of t h e officers of t h e lodges under their jurisdiction in China. D U D L E Y HAYES F E R R E L L , M . " . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Lynn.
FREDERICK W . HAMILTON, R . ' . W . " . Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Boston.
MEXICO-1923. Lodges, 15; members, 917; n e t .gain, 25. San Luis Potosi, M a r c h 29, 1923.
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Grand Master. We are pleased t o note t h a t o u r Grand Representative, Brother JoiiN I. N E W E L L , was in a t t e n d a n c e .
T h e G r a n d Master in pubmitting his address, first refers to the passing a w a y of their faithful G r a n d Secretary, Brother CASSIUS C . S H A N K S . » Brother SHANKS relinquished t h e working tools of life on August 3 1 , 1922. T h e Grand Master also refers t o t h e death of Brother W A Y N E A. W H I T E , which occurred in Albuquerque, N e w Mexico, on'January 23,1923. Brother W H I T E h a d been one of t h e active'members in t h e Grand Lodge of Mexico and a t one time occupied t h e office of Grand Secretary, Grand Master a n d chairman of t h e Committee on Correspondence. H e was obliged to change his residence on account of ill health. However,,the end came and, as t h e Grand M a s t e r states, his brethren mourn. W e regret that t h e Grand Master was only able t o visit six of their lodges.. This is particularly true in the.case of the York Grand Ledge of Mexico, where t h e presence of the Grand Master will lend encouragement t o t h e brethren who a i e suirounded b y a spirit of masonic rebelhon. W e take pleasure in quoting t h e following from his address: , While we in Mexico are but a small band of workers. I feel proud of the spirit of con" scientious loyalty marking the conduct of our brother Masons. Self interest would prompt us to ally ourselves with the Masonry of the people with whom we live and do business, b u t loyalty to true Symbolic Masonry has impelled us to refrain from af&liation with bodies that we do not feel teach and exemplify the Masonry that we know, and which bodies accept the domination of .the ruleis of'the Scottish Rite, in defiance of what ,we shall ever regard as the inalienable sovereignty of Grand Lodges of Symbolic Masonry. 4i
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. They are not exempt from the desire of some of their lodges t o m a k e Masons of the maimed and lame, as the Grand Master was called upon for a ruling in a case of one who had lost his right .arm a t t h e shoulder. Of course his ruHng was in t h e negative. Another case, however, the apphcant had lost his foot, b u t fortunately was supplied with a n artificial apphance, and therefore was accepted. T h e Grand Master permitted their Lodge No. 4 t o continue to work in t h e Spanish language, and the peculiar p a i t is t h a t they are allowed t o use the Scottish Rite Ritual. . â&#x20AC;˘ The report of the Grand Secretary was submitted b y Brother C. C. JAMES, who accepted t h e appointment foi the remainder of t h e year 1922, at the time Brother SHANKS passed away. T h e Proceedings contains a picture of Brother SHANKS, which was a verj nice thing to do, as this is t h e end of his masonic record. A brief Report on Correspondence is presented in a sort of topical form. "ERNEST P . H E R I V B L , M . ' . W . \ Grand Master, E l Oro.
C H A R L E S I. ARNOLD, R . ' . W.". Grand Secretary, Mexico City.
MICHIGAN-1923. Lodges, 476; members, 134,071; net gain, 5,472. Kalamazoo, M a y 22, 1923.
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Master. W.'. W I L L I A M H . GALLAGHER, our G r a n d Representative, was in a t -
tendance. " Prior t o t h e opening of the Grand Lodge several distinguished visitors were accorded t h e usual honors, t h e fiist being M.". W.'. Brother JOSEPH S I N A I , G r a n d Master, a n d R.'. W.". J O H N A. DAVILLA, G r a n d Secretary, of
Louisiana. W e note t h e spelling of the name of t h e latter is " D E V I L L E , " and take this opportunity of calling on Brother WINSOR for a n explanation, as it seems both t h e Grand Master and Grand Secretary of Louisiana were his personal friends, as he was requested b y t h e Grand Master t o extend t o t h e m t h e usual welcome. T h e Grand Lodge was opened, the following prayer being offered b y their Grand Chaplain: Supreme Grand Architect of the UniversCj who, in the beginning, by Thy Almighty Power, didst bring order out of chaos, by that same Almighty Power so rule and govern our hearts during our deliberations that all we think and say and do may accrue to the advancement and welfare of our beloved Order and rebound to the honor and glory of T h y holy name. Amen.
The city manager of t h e city of Kalamazoo extended on behalf pi t h e Commission of t h a t city the usual address of welcome, a n d we t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following few lines as evidence t h a t he was disposed t o make plain t o t h e visitors t h a t their city was one of b e a u t j ' and a j o y forever:
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,We have dressed our trees in green foliage for you. We have brought out a little grass, after much effort. Our flowers are in bloom, and we have no apologies to offer to you today: we cannot say that we are not "dressed u p " for the'occasion, because we are.
In accordance with their usual custom the Grand Secretary called what they term a roll of honor, being the names of all Past Grand Masters who have laid down the working tools of Ufe since they were elevated to tbo exalted office of Grand Master in that jurisdiction; and we note there were fifty-two names mentioned in this roll call. It seems from the dates that from September 7, 1913, to July 30, 1922, none of their Past Grand Masters responded to the call. The Grand Master's address is void of any special sentiment, as he first acknowledges the honor conferred and admits of the responsibility which fell upon him when elevated to the office of Grand Master, and then delves into the business of the year, covering practically all matters in a detailed form. In his reference to deaths of the year, he includes that of our late R-'W.". Brother JOHN A. FERKELL, Deputy Grand Master, who was called to Eternal Refreshment on June 21, 1922. Under the head of "Special Functions," he reports having turned the sod for new Masonic Temples at Redford and Pontiac, and in the same breath includes having performed the same service for a masonic country club. He also attended another club function on May 11th for the purpose of dedicating a club house. Both of these acts on the part of the Grand Master—that of "turning the sod" for a club house and Ukewise "dedicating" one—is a new thing on the writer, and we would be pleased to receive a copy of the "special ceremony" used on an occasion of this kind. Under the subject of "Orders Issued," we quote the following two, which will be of interest to cur brethren, and particularly in \ iew of the fact that both of them were adopted by their Grand Lodge upon the recommendation of their Committee on Jurisprudence: First: I find a good many lodges whose By-Laws are not in proper shape to present to their membership, and many who do not present a copy of them to the newly made brothers. Therefore, it is my order that each lodge have a sufficient number of copies of their By-Laws printed so that each member of the lodge may be given a copy, and that from the date of the receipt oi this letter each brother, when he signs the roll of membership must immediately be presented with a copy of the By-Laws. Second- It ia my order that from date of receipt of this letter the use of a canvas in the work of the second section of the third degree be done away with.
In deaUng with the subject of lodge By-Laws he states that two of. the lodges had not touched their" ByrLaws for fifty-three and fifty-four years respectively. It seems some of our Michigan bretliren are inclined to take advantage of the so-called spirit of progressiveness in the Craft, which seems so popular in many jurisdictions, and turn their lodges into a sort of amusement bureau, holding circuses, fairs, bazaars, raffling automobiles and other things. It seems to have been so flagrant that the Grand Master issued the foUomng order, and it was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and the recommendation adopted:
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Being firmly convinced that the practice of holding circuses, fairs and bazars, the raffling of automobiles, fir any other commodity, and the use of punch boards for the distribution of priz'iS in connection with and under the auspices of constituent lodges, i*? ft reflection on Masonry and not in keeping with the principles of our great Fraternity, I deem it my duty to issue triis order prohibiting such practice by any lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction on and after March 23, 1923. If there is any one thing that Masonrj' stands for it is the upholding of the laws of our Commonwealth, and I am sorry to say, many of the things being practiced today are in direct violation of the law.
Under the head of "Visitations," he has only the following to say, and that is sufficient, as it covers the ground thoroughly and we are frank enough to say that we wish all of our own Grand Officers could read this portion of his address: At one of the conferences of the Grand Lodge officers the matter of visitations by the different officers was discussed, with the result that a number of v-isitations were made by them during the year. I feel that these visitations by the different Grand Lodge officers have been productive of good results both to the lodges and to the officers themselves. The lodges in the State confer a great honor upon anyone whom they elect to office in the Grand Lodge line, and it was our opinion that we should in return for this honor give to the lodges all the service and help possible; therefore, this system ot visitation was inaugurated, and I sincerely trust will be continued in the future.
Their faithful Grand Secretary, R.". W.\ Brother Lou B. WINSOR, submits his usual complete report; Usting in detail all items of receipts and expenses. In addition to this he reports, under the subject of "Annual Returns" a list of lodges similar to that used by the writer of this report. Then he follows that with what we term a "summary of membership" arranged in elegant foim, and from which one has no trouble to get information as to the work accomplished during the year and the present membership. Our Michigan brethren are strong on the so-called George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, and this subject consumes a large number of pages of their Proceedings. In order to carry out the appeal for funds for this entei prise, and after the matter had been referred to their Committee on Jurisprudence, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That each lodge which has not yet contributed its full per capita to the George Washington Masonic Memorial shall levy an assessment of such sums which with amounts already contributed by it, will equal one dollar per member on the basis of membership December 31, 1922 (members whose dues are legally remitted being excepted), and that the lodges be ordered to pay such sum per capita of their membership with theii annual returns for the year 1923; Provided, That any lodge desirous of paying one dollar per capita from the funds of the lodge for this purpose is hereby authorized to do so.
For the information of our brethren who read this report, we will say that the above action contemplates that each and every member in Michigan is compelled to contribute SI.00 to this organization; otherwise they can be treated in the same manner as if they had failed to pay their regular lodge dues. A proposed amendment to their laws was offered, but which the Jurisprudence Committee deemed unwise and recommended that it be not adopted, contemplated that where there was more than one candidate to
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receive the third degree the Master could, in his discretion, work the second section on one candidate only and allow the others to 'sit on the side lines. We anticipate that the time required for conferring the degrees is so limited on account of the circuses and other means of amusement, that the brethren took this plan for making a "short cut" and getting out of the lodge to have a good time. We fear if the proposed amendment had been adopted the "discretionary" power of the Master would have been worked overtime. We cannot close our review on this journal without complimenting Brother WINSOR on the excellent arrangement of his Proceedings and the artistic manner in which they areprinted. He is deserving of this limited comphment as well as others, which we lack ability to bestow. He prepared the Report on Correspondence, and in his usual interesting way covers our 1923 Proceedings. We regret that Brother WINSOR is obliged to retire from the "Round Table," as indicated by him in presenting his Report on Correspondence. In these remarks he states that there are but six members remaining who were wiiters of the Report at the time he entered this service. As an index to his feelings in retiring we take pleasure in quoting the following few words: 1 have sometimes thought that this Organization was composed of the most sincere workers and the least appreciated for their labors of any in the various endeavors of Freemasonry, b u t as for myself if I never have any other reward than that of the happy friend ships I have formed among you for the past twenty years during which time not a single one of you have ever caused me an unpleasant moment, but on the contrary have biought much additional happiness into ray life and inspired me with new ambitions to devote myself to renewed efforts in behalf of our beloved Fraternity.
His rehnquishment of the work of writing the report was made necessary on account, of the increasing demands for his services as Grand Secretary. We believe that the writer can pay no higher compliment to Brother WINSOR than to express the wish that his successor may write as clean and interesting reports as he has during the past twenty years. We are pleased to note that this burden now rests on the shoulders of oui own Grand Representative. CHARLES A. DDRAND, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Fhnt. LoTJ B. WINSOR, R.". W.'. Grand Secretary, Grand Rapids. WILLIAM H . GALLAGHER, Correspondent, Allegan.
Next Annual, Flint, May 27, 1924.
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MINNESOTA-1923. Lodges, 286; members, 53,941; net gain, 2,927. St. Paul, January 17, 1923. HERMAN HELD, M.-. W.-. Grand Master. For the third time at least we call attention to the absence of our Grand Representative, notwithstanding the fact that he is a resident of St. Paul. We rise to ask our good friend and Brother, JOHN FISHBL, "Have you seen anything of our Grand Representative?" We take pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's address: It has bepp .1 busy end inte'restirE yrar. Everywhere the br<^thTe!i Peem to hftve taken a keener interest. The years immediately following the war, brought an unusual and plmost ' unhealthy numbei" of petitions. Much of the timÂŤ wfls taken up with the conferring of degT( ^s, and I am ine.lined to think that too many of tbe.se members eve,n now, know little or nothing of the true meariin;; of Masonry.
We are of the opinion that the Grand Master has the right idea and touched the keynote in regard to conditions generally as to masonic knowledge in the rush or influx of members during the past few years. Under the head of "The Code," he states that the type frorn which the new copy was printed has been puichased and is now the property of their Grand Lodge, so that in future new editions can be run off. Not very well if our Minnesota brethieii are as apt to tinker with their laws as most jurisdictions. You know sometimes these lawyer Masons imagine that it is necessary to dot an " i " or cross a "t" in order to make any statute effective. Under the head of "Visitations," we quote the following, knowing full well just what it means in our own jurisdiction: whenever possible I accupted invitations to the smal'er country lodges. There is a crying need fo. a concerted effort on the part of members ot the Grand Lodge to visit these lodges. T am convinc.-d that there is a necessity ior a closer relation between the Grand Lodge and the subordinate bodies. Attendance by a Master at an Annual Conununication does not constitute a close relationship with the lodge itself. There are too many things masonic ol which the average lodge is ignorant. I t does not feel that it is a part of the parent body.
He calls attention to the cramped quarters of their Grand Secretary, and suggests that some definite plan be made for improving them. We venttu-e to suggest a plan, and that is to follow the practice of our own jurisdiction and erect a fireproof office and library building for the four co-ordinate bodies, and one which will meet their needs for at least one hundred years. That is the way we are fixed in Kansas. He takes a "crack" at the many outside societies, organizations or whatever you may call them, who require as a prerequisite, that the membership be members of masonic lodges, and we quote the following from his excellent address: Gradually during the last years, organizations have sprung up, in other States t h a t require as a prereQuisite to membership, membership in good standing in the Blue Lodge. Think of the audacity, brethren, of using us as a foundation to build up organizations over which we have no control, and whose shortcomings will be laid to all those bearing the name
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of Mason. I recommend the passage of a resolution which will make it a masonic ofifense, punishable by expulsion, for any one to join any order, that requires membership in the Blue Lodge in good standing as a prerequisite to its own membership, if that order has not been recognized by this Grand LodgeMany of these orders have splendid teachings, but they contain nothing that Masonry does not teach. I t is tinie that we are getting back to our own philosophy again. In our mad rush for badges, plumes, and honors, we have gotten away from the teachings of our forefathers in this great work. In one of the foreign jurisdictions where one of these organizations was encouraeed, i t became so active that it sought to elect the officeis of the Graud Lodge of that jurisdiction and so control Masonry for its own ends. These organizations are not only useless, but they are a decided drain-ori all things undertaken by the Blue Lodge. They are a detriment, and I hope that you will pass some sort of legislation with teeth in it, that we may have this settled before they start in this State in any numbers. T h e subject was referred to t h e i r C o m m i t t e e on Jurisprudence, and it was decided t o give t h i s m a t t e r final consideration a t t h e next Annual Communication. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is again presented b y Brother EDMTJND A. MONTGOMERY, a n d we are pleased t o n o t e a review of our 1922 Proceedings. J A M E S M . M C C O N N E L L , M . " . W'.-. G r a n d M a s t e r , St. Paul. J O H N F I S H E R , R . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, S t . P a u l . E D M U N D A. MONTGOMERY, Correspondent, Minneapolis. N e x t Annual, St. Paul, J a n u a r y 16, 1924.
MISSISSIPPI-1923, Lodges, 378; members, 31,146; n e t gain, 1,829. .lackson, February 20, 1923. PATIL H . MTJRPHY, M . ' . W . - . Grand Master. W e notice the first t h r e e pages of t h e Proceedings are devoted t o greetings extended to t h e G r a n d Lodge b y t h e Order of t h e E a s t e r n Star. T h e next t h r e e pages a r e devoted t o a response t o t h e greetings. Following this t h e G r a n d Lodge was opened w i t h an invocation b y their Grand Chaplain. W e n o t e again t h e absence of our G r a n d Representative, and are indeed sorry t h a t we have no one in Mississippi t o look after our interests a t t h e A n n u a l Communications of t h e i r G r a n d Lodge. W e are pleased t o quote t h e following from t h e address of the Grand Master, knowing full well t h a t it will be very interesting t o our brethren: Looking backward we might soar to flights of fancy because, as a nation, we realize that we have lived harder,' moved faster, cUmbed higher, and wrought more gloriously in the last decade than any one total century since Dawn smiled upon the bleak, raw universe. In all the epochs down from creation, mankind has never before aimed so high, planned so broadly, or achieved so splendidly. We stride Ota new pace; we wear seven-league boots, and think with seven-league intellects. We are no longer content with the heritage of NOAHNature is no longer the mother of mystery. Her veil is rent,'-her soul exposed. We are no longer her slaves b u t her partners. We breed her forces and her riches in our test tubes and our furnaces. The merciless battalions of plague and pestilence'ho longer slip
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within our walls. With microscope and antiseptic, Science is devastating the hordes which once made greater havoc than sword and spear. The miracles of tradition are trite and commonplace compared with words that flash from ships a thousand miles apart. . We Dress a button and a city b-azes into light. We turn a screw and lo! we hear the master voice burst into song. And yet, with all this wonderful past behind us we feel that the first decimal of the mightiest epoch in history has just been dotted. Today is but the threshold, no man^can dream what lies out beyond. Then the all important question for each individual to ask himself is, what of my balance sheet? Have I a debit or a credit balance? Treemasonry, my brethren, is not a religion but a moral science, "founded upon the purest principles of morality and virtue"; it tolerates all peoples of every tongue and nation who believe in GOD and obey His commandments; all are accepted into our common brotherhood; each to worship GOD in his own peculiar way and -manner after the dictates of bis own conscience.
The Grand Master laments the fact that during the year he was only able to visit twenty uf their lodges. . We know Grand Masters who did not do half that well. Speaking of the so-called higher bodies, we quote the following fre m hi? address under the hepd "The Higher Degrees in Masonry:" There seems to be a growing tendency on the part of the "Higher Bodies'* to hurry our brethren " t o the t o p . " This evil is so great in some locahties that a spirit of rivalry exi*ita, in fact.it is not an infrequent occurrence for a newly made Master Mason to be solicited to sign a petition for some of the higher degrees the same night be is "raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason." Before he has had time to reflect and absorb what he has gone through he is "switched off," and in the end, is "railroaded through." It is absolutely impossible for any human mind to drink in and fully understand the masonic degrees unless the candidate is given time to learn something of what it all means. I do not want to be misunderstood. I have taken all of the higher degrees, both York and Scottish Rite, except the 33rd; I have "waltzed over the Playground," and every stepof the way is beautiful to me. Step by step the principles have been chiseled into my soul and I stand before you today a better man for having passed through these beautiful masonic degrees; but when I look back over the road I have traveled I realize that the Blue Lodge Degrees cover it all, in fact the charge to the Entered Apprentice, to my mind, covers all there is to Masonry. Listen, you have all heard this many times. "There are three great duties, which as a Mason you are charged to inculcateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to GOD, your neighbor and yourself. To GOD, in never mentioning His name except with that reverential awe which is due from a creature to his Creator; to implore His aid in all your laudable undertakings; and to esteem Him as the chief good. To your neighbor, in acting upon the square, and doing unto him as you wish he should do unto you.' And to yourself, in avoiding all irregularity and intemperance, which may impair your faculties or debase the dignity of your profession." Masonry is something to be taken neither lightly nor hurriedly. Every effort should be put forth toimpress on the mind of the initiate the seriousness of Masonry. We can never make Masons too fast, but alas! we can make members too fast. You know my brethren, that I speak the truth when I say that too many men are knocking at our doors, not because of what they feel they can put into Masonry, not so much because they are so anxious to become Master Masons, but because they want to attain a position where they can rightfully wear an emblem of some of the higher degrees.
The Grand Secretary Usts all lodges which conferred twenty-two or more degrees and we.note that it requires more th8n two pages of the journal to contain the list. This reminds the writer of his early experience as Grand Secretary, when he took special delight in listing in his annual reportthe names and numbers of the lodges which raised ten or more during the year. It was all right at the beginning, but later on had the practice
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been continued it would have taken u p t h e greater part of the journal t o list t h e lodges. T h e report of t h e General Superintendent of their Masonic Home shows they h a d 133 cbildren in t h a t institution on January 1, 1922. . I n t h e matter of requiring certain time t o elapse after one h a s been made a Master Masor before he can petition for any of the other so-called " h i g h e r degrees," t h e committee on Grand Master's address submitted t h e following report, which was adopted, a n d i t is certainly what we term good, common sense: We, your committee t o whom was referred that part of the Most Worshipful Grand Master's address which refers to the so-called higher degrees beg leave to report, that while we deplore the so-called "railroading of candidates through'the different rites, we do not believe it is in the province of the Grand Lodge or a subordinate lodge to fix the qualifications of a candidate for the Chapter degrees or the Scottish Rite degrees and do not believe the Grand Lodge or subordinate lodge has the legal right to say How much time should elapse before a M a s t e r Mason c a n petition for advancement. We therefore recommend t h a t no action be taken by this Grand Lodge.
M.". W.". Brotbei H E N R Y C . Y A W N s u b m i t t e d the usual Report on
Correspondence and includes a reference t o o u r 1922 Proceedings. '
M A R S H HAINEB, M . - . W . - . G r a n d Master, McComb City. E D W A R D L . FAUCETTE, R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Meridian. H E N R Y C . Y A W N , P . \ G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, L u m b e r t o n .
.Next Annual, Vicksburg, F e b i u a r y 19, 1924.
MISSOURI-1922. Lodges, 657; members, 104,084; n e t gain, 3,991. St. Louis, October 18, 1922. O L A F A. L U C A S , M . ' . W . - . G r a r d M s t l e r .
I n opening this copy of t h e Proceedings w e note a very familiar face, t h a t of a n old time friend a n d t h e sitting Grand Master, Judge OLAF A. LTJCAS. T h e likeness i s a good one, b u t it would have been in better taste if t h e Judge had removed t h e Shrine b u t t o n from the lapel of his coat when t h e picture was taken. Referring t o the purposes of our Institution we quote the following few lines from t h e first p a r t of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r ' s address: The main purpose I h a d in view this year was the creating of a greater spirit of unity in the organization; more of the feeling that we are a part of the organization as a whole, rather than a particular lodge or district. We will never function effectually, as individual units , It is only as a solidarity that we can make our influence felt. Let us subdue all envy and jealousy that may attempt to creep in and "join in promoting each other's welfare, and rejoicing in each other's prosperity."
Under t h e head of " N e c r o l o g y , " he refers t o the passing away of their P a s t Grand Master, B r o t h e r J O S E P H C . F I N A G I N . Another Past Grand Master, M.'. W.'. Brother J O H N W . BINGHAM, passed to his reward on July
11, 1922. Another w h o passed away during t h e j'ear was their Grand Senior Deacon, Brother AUSTIN L . M C R E A .
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Under the head of "Visitations," he gives a detailed account of official visits made, which would indicate that in this respect he had performedhis duty well. Of course he was called upon to pass judgment on the maimed, lame and defective. In all such cases, however, he ruled that the brethren of the interested lodge were better qualified to judge than any one else. We do not consider this "side-stepping" in the least,as the question of physical qualification . is fully covered in the Ancient Charges and Landmarks. Another lodge desired to lay a corner-stone on Sunday. The Grand Lodge of Missouri, like Kansas, does not permit of any ceremony except funerals on the Sabbath day. Like Kansas they are having trouble with their certificates for transfer, and the Grand Master was called upon to rule on the legality of a lodge electing a brother on a certificate, because the lodge in which he was elected failed to secure from the former lodge a regular dimit. He ruled the election was legal and that the oiiginal lodge should issue a dimit as of the date of his election in the other lodge. As we understand it, the law concerning petitions for membership in Missouri is similar to that in our _ own jurisdictionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is, the petition must be received, referred to a committee, lay over four weeks and be balloted upon. Such being the case, under the ruling of the Grand Master how could a member be dimitted on the same date he is admitted to membership in the other lodge on his certificate? He recommended that the Grand Lodge adopt an authorized pin for members to wear, and that no person, except a Master Mason in good standing, or the wife, widow, mother, sister or daughter be authorized to wear it. Strange as it may seem the Grand Lodge, through the report of the special committee to whom this subject was referred, .adopted the recommendation and also decided upon the square and compass as the proper emblem. Our Missouri brethren have started a library fund to be known as the "Doctor William F. Kuhn Library Fund." M.\ W.". Brother CORONA H. BBIGGS presented to the Grand Lodge a check for $500.00 from an unknown friend, to be appUed to this fund. We venture a guess that our good friend " D o c " KTJHN is proud of this mark of distinction, and well. he should be. We infer from the following resolution that our Missouri brethren propose to perpetuate the masonic birthday of GEORGE WASHINGTON: Be it resolved, That November 4th be celebrated by the Masonic Fraternity of Missouri, as WASHINGTON'S Masonic Birthday, and that each lodge in this jurisdiction observe the same by appropriate ceremonies, to the end that our American institutions, our American form of government and our principles shall become first of all in the hearts and minds of the people of this country.
We wonder if this action was prompted from a fraternal or patriotic spirit. An excellent oration was delivered by Reverend and Brother BURBIS A. JENKINS, and we regret that space will not permit of quoting more than the following:
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Do you suppose if we heartily believed in the brotherhood of man, there would be any great army of unemployed going back and forth over the face of our country, begging sometimes from door to door, a httle dole, and making the lives of farmers' wives miserable through fear, if we really believed in the brotherhood 'of man? But you say there is an old economic law, " H e who will not workshall not eat," and that is just as true and unchangeable as the laws of the Modes and the Persians. But if we believed in the brotherhood of man heartily, down to our toes, every man that wanted work should have a fair and square and honest chance to work. And that is not the condition under our system of society today. (Applause). Do you suppose if we believed in the Brotherhood of man, there would be any dark corner of any continent unlighted with this great two-fold message with the thousands of Masons and the millions of Christians back of it, in this year of Grace, 1922? If we believed in it thoroughly, we couldn't sleep at night, we could scarcely eat for haste to help in the great cause, to set up a lodge and a church around the belted globeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if we believed in the brotherhood of man.' The difficulty is that we haven't got it in the very bone and sinew, our marrow and our blood. We talk about it superficially but we do not comprehend it internally. . " ' - .
The Grand Lodge saw its way clear to recognize what is termed the National Grand Lodge of Italy. We understand an envoy extraordinary from this so-called Grand Lodge, with headquarters at the seat of our government, made personal appeals to several prominent members in this country for fraternal recognition. It is with considerable reluctance that we lay down this volume without further reference to a number of importpnt matter?, but we must leave room for the other fellows. The Report on Correspondence was submitted by Reverend and Brother C. C. WOODS, and he includes a review of our 1922 Proceedings. Brother WOODS unquestionably reviewed the Proceedings from beginning to end, as we note in covering Kansas he touches on practically every matter of importance which came to the attention of our Grand Lodge at that time. BERT S . LEE, M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, Springfield. FRANK R . JESSE, R.'. W . ' . Grand Secretary, St. Louis. CHARLES C . WOODS, Correspondent, St. Louis.
Next Annual, St. Louis, October 16, 1923.
MONTANA-1922. Lodges, 142; members, 18,677; net gain, 1,001. Helena, August 16, 1922. HENKT C . SMITH, M.'. W.-. Grand Master. M.'.W.'. Brother ROBERT J. HATHAWAY, our Grand Representative, was present. After the usual preUminaries, including an address of welcome'by the Governor of that State, the Grand'Lodge was honored with the presence of M.'. W.-. Brother WILLIAM F . KUHN, Past Grand Master of Missouri and now the General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter. The Grand Master was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers by the ladies of the Eastern Star.
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We take pleasure in quoting the following few words from the Grand Master's address: There is no room in Masonry for useless biclcerings and dissensions. We are brothers and must settle our difficulties in the spirit of love and kindness, allowing no rancor t o lurk as poison in our minds. Let us forget our few differences and apply ourselve? diligently to the great work of service to mankind upon which we can all agree, ever remembering that "Every dawn is a fresh beginning, every day is the world made new." There has never been a time in the glorious history of our Order when it was more necessary for Masons to work together in harmony and unity.
During t h e year two of their Past Grand Masters "crossed t h e d i v i d e " —M.\
W.'. Brothers J O S E P H A. H Y D E a n d C O R N E L I U S B . N O L A N .
In referring t o t h e Order of DeMolay, he states he is in hearty accord with t h e object of this organization. W e fear our good brother is n o t famiUar with t h e object of the organization; otherwise reference t o the same would appear only in the printed Proceeding.s of the Supreme Council of t h e Scottish Rite. The Grand Master called attention t o t h e practice of outside brethren delivering lectures without authority in some of their lodges, a n d believed this subject should be given due consideration b y t h e Grand Lodge. T h e Committee on Jurisprudence, however, were of t h e opinion.that this subject can be safely left t o t h e judgment of the lodges. We doubt very much the wisdom of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The Grand Lodge in dealing with t h a t ^portion of t h e Grand Master's address referring t o t h e K u Klux Klan was disposed t o " l e t t h e sleeping dog alone," a n d very wisely stated t h a t " Masonry is n o t concerned with t h e fact t h a t i t s members m a y belong t o other organizations or societies." A resolution was offered providing t h a t all newly made Master Masons should attend a t least six communications a n d have been a member a t least- one year before they could apply for degrees in t h e other branches. T h e m a t t e r was fully discussed and resulted in t h e adoption of a motion t h a t t h e other bodies in question should be requested n o t t o accept a petition from any Master Mason unless his petition is accompanied by a certificate from t h e brother's lodge, declaring t h a t he h a s passed a satisfactory examination in t h e lecture of the third degree, a n d this motion was adopted. Another case of subjecting your Grand Lodge t o t h e scrutiny and criticism of other orgamzations. M.'. W.'. Brother H. S. H E P N E H includes with his Report on Correspondence a review of our 1922 Proceedings, touching on all important t r a n s actions a t t h a t time. CLAUDE J. M C A L L I S T E R , M . ' . W.*. Gralnd Master, Helena.
CoBNELitrs H E D G E S , J R . , R.". W.*. G r s n d Secretary, Helena. H. S. H E P N E R , P . ' . G . ' . M . ' . , Correspondent, Helena, Next Annual, Billings, August 15, 1923.
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NEBRASKA-1923. Lodges,- 286; members, 38,642; net gain, 1,262. Omaha, J u n e 5,1923. CHARLES A. CHAPPELL, D e p u t y Grand Master, presiding. We fail to find a n y record of our Grand Representative being present a t this Communication, or for t h a t matter a record of any other Grand Representative being in attendance. T h e minutes state t h a t a lodge of Master Masons was opened in Due F o r m b y theii Grand Senior Waiden, after which all P a s t Grand Masters were received and welcomed. Fcllowing this t h e D e p u t y Grand Master as acting Grand Master was received and assumed the E a s t . T h e first order of business was t h a t of holding a memorial service for their late Grand Master, M . \ W.". Brother EDWARD M . WELLMAN, who laid down t h e working tools of life on August 31, 1922. T h e Grand Chaplain offered an excellent eulogy and from which we quote the following: We are fascinated as we see this man of our love moving out from the lonelier walks of life into the complexity of great fellowships and responsibilities—for he forged his course onward with unwearying patience but in the democracy of that great heart, never forgetting the road by which he came nor his relationship to those he met upon his way, a way marked by unswerving fidelity to benevolence, friendship, and truth. A MASTER ZXDBBD.
Along the road over which he.came self-mastery and so self-direction were evidenced in exalted measure—wise the one who learns that GOD hath made it possible through His wondrous endowment of man, for him to challenge controversy, with every element of evil t h a t may cross his pathway; thwarting every opposition to the attainment of exalted character; to emerge at last from the arbitrament of the battles of peace, as well as war, with unsullied honor, and in the full possession of highest self-respect. Whatever the onlooking world may read of success, or failure, that one's life alone can front eternity and its judgment undaunted': this was the type of-man we recall today, and we are assured that when his pilgrimage was so suddenly ended he met its termination modestly but altogether unafraid—a Master Mason, and so the master of his fate.
At the conclusion of the memorial service t h e Masonic Quartette sang Brother W E L L M A N ' S favorite song, " E v e n i n g . " Following this the Grand Lodge was called to refreshment out of respect t o their late Grand Master. As Brother WELLMAN passed away about two months after t h e last Annual Communication, t h e duties and respcnsibilities fell upon the shoulders of the Deputy Grand Master, R.-. W . \ Brother CHARLES A. CHAPPELL, who submitted t h e usual annual address. He first pays due respect to t h e memory of his chief, and we regret t h a t space will not permit of quoting his remarks on this sad event. Under t h e head of " W e a k Lodges," he states t h a t one year ago attention was called t o some of their lodges which were on t h e decline, a n d the m a t t e r was referred t o t h e incoming Grand Master, which d u t y he, as D e p u t y G r a n d Master, assumed, and waspleased to report t h a t through t h e efforts of himself and their Grand Custodian these lodges were now all making substantial progress and t h a t a watchful care be bad over them duiing t h e coming year.
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He rendered a decision to the effect that one who had received only a part of the degrees and was not advanced for a period of five years, should again petition his lodge, which should pursue the same course gs the original petition. This decision was approved by the Grand Lodge. We quote the following, which is another evidence of the so-called progressive ideas of the day: Inquiry was made from Tehama Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., as to whether or not it would be lawful to put on an entertainment for the purpose of raising money and to give with each ticket chances on an automobile, the-automobiles to be given to the ones holding the lucky tickets. It seems this has been a more or less general practice in raising money in some places, but, of course, it is clearly in violation of Subdivision e of Section 148 of the law in this Grand Jurisdiction. Not only is it in conflict with this announced rule of law but it is also in conflict with the general principles of Masonry and should not under any circumstance be employed. The brethren of this Temple were advised accordingly and acquiescedin the construction of the law with true fraternal and masonic feehngs, and the brethren are to be commended for making inquiry before employing methods reported to be more or less generally employed in other places. Masonry cannot speak too clearly in upholding law and order.
Brother "Frank" WHITE, their Grand Secretary, submits his usual complete and interesting leport, setting out in detail all receipts and expenditures, including a complete summary of their annual returns. As Secretary of the Board of Trustees of their Masonic Home he makes his report, which indicates that early in the year there were twenty-one men and thirteen women housed in their Home, and at their cottages at Fremont there weie twenty-three boys and twenty girls. The average age of the brethren at this institution was a httle more than seventy-six years, and of the women seventy-two; that of the boys and girls a little more than ten. His report on this subject is brief but quite interesting. We note they rejoined the Masonic Service Association, and according to the scale of prices charged by that organization they are called upon to pay five cents per member, which based on their present membership of • 38,642, amounts to $1,932.10. This, however, is not all, as they provided for an additional expenditure for promulgating whatever form of education is put out by this association, at an expense of seven and one-half cents per capita, which on their present membership amounts to 82,898.15, •making the total cost $4,830.25. Of course it is their own money and they have a right to spend it as they please, but we take the liberty of suggesting that our neighbors on the north step across the hne and see how we do it in Kansas and without the assistance of any outside, self-constituted bureau of information. We notice, however, that before the above proposition was put over there was considerable discussion and remarks were offered by not only a number of their own members, but by a Past Grand Master of Texas, who is devoting his entire time to this work and visiting Grand Lodges throughout the country in an endeavor to have them do just what our Nebraska brethren did. The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother JOHN A. EHRHARDT, and includes a review of our 1923 Proceedings. We desire, however to correct him in his statement that our Grand Master, after
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attending a meeting of the so-called Masonic Service Association a t Kansas City, reported t h a t he was in favor of the G r a n d Lodge of Kansas becoming a member thereof. Our Grand Master did exactly t h e opposite, a n d recommended t h a t our Grand Lodge, do not become a membei of t h a t association, and bis recommendation was approved b y our Grand Lodge. C H A R L E S A. C H A P P E L L , M . ' . W . \ G r a n d M a s t e r , M i n d e n . F R A N C E S E . W H I T E , R . " . W . ' . Grand Secretary, O m a h a .
Next Annual, Omaha, J u n e 4, 1924. We fail t o find a list of t h e committees appointed, a n d are therefore unable t o indicate who will write the Report o n Correspondence.
NEVADA-1923. Lodges, 2 3 ; members, 2,521; net gain, 76. Reno,
June
13, 1923.
EDWARD C . PETERSON,
M . - . W . - . Grand
Master. Two Special Communications were held d m i n g t h e year, one for t h e purpose of paying a last tribute t o their late Grand Steward, Brother WILLIAM R . BOZAHTH, a n d t h e other for a like service for their departed B r o t h e r J A M E S CONRAD DOUGHTY, P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r .
At t h e Annual Communication we notice they extended a welcome t o t h e Grand High Priest of t h e Grand Chapter, t h e Grand Commander of t h e Grand Commandery and t h e Grand P a t i o n of the Eastern Star. W e hope Brother VANDERLIETH made n o mistake a n d referred t o t h e Grand Patron if i t were actually t h e Grand M a t r o n who was extended this welcome. We again note t h a t our Grand Representative was n o t in attendance a t this Communication. I n view of his repeated absence, might we venture t o ask our N e v a d a brethren what has become of the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. The attention of t h e Grand Lodge was called t o t h e action of our Grand Lodge in withdrawing recognition from t h e Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. â&#x20AC;˘ We take pleasure in quoting the foUowinf few words from t h e address of t h e Grand Master: For Masonry it has written indelibly of the furtherance of masonic ideals and the steady increase in membership of our wonderful Fraternity.. With the increased numbers that have gathered to -the fold of Masonry, we are certain that our standard of good citizenship has kept pace with the growth of the Craft and the government-of the land can feel assured that the thousands who have become Masons stand firmly for the principles of a government of the people, by tbe people and for the people.
He states under t h e head of " V i s i t a t i o n s , " t h a t it was his pleasure to visit all t h e lodges in their jurisdiction with b u t one exception. A rerharkable record, and he is to be complimented on t h e interest taken in
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the Craft. Urider this head he refers t o each visit, giving credit t o a n y of the other brethren who accompanied him in performing this part of his duty. Under t h e head of "Decisions," he reports a case where one of their lodges received a petition from one who h a d been rejected in a lodge in the Canal Zone, working under .the jurisdiction of t h e Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. T h e investigating committee wrote t h e lodge in which the applicant had been rejected, a n d received a reply stating t h a t t h e Nevada lodge had n o right t o receive the petition, as their own lodge held jurisdiction over him. T h e Grand Master decided, however, t h a t their lodge bad a right t o receive the petition, as the candidate had resided within their jurisdiction t h e required length of time as provided b y their laws. We are wondering what our Massachusetts brethren will think of this stand taken b y t h e Grand Master of Nevada, and we also are wondering what Nevada would d o if this were a case with t h e Grand Lodge of P e n n sylvania? Upon t h e recommendation of the Grand Master the Grand Lodge hs.s prohibited a n y Master Mason from petitioning for t h e so-called higher degrees until he has attended a t least twelve Stated Communications of his lodge. T h e y h a d in a t t e n d a n c e Brother BENJAMIN F . W I L S O N ,
who was
ninety-one years of age a n d has been a Mason for fifty-eight years. This venerable brother traveled from t h e southern part of CaUfornia t o a t t e n d this Communication of the Grand Lodge. He was recognized b y the Grand Master and extended the courtesy of being conducted to a seat in t h e Grand East. The Repoit on Correspondence was perpared by their Grand Secretary, R.'. W.'. Brother EDWARD D . VANDERLIETH, and includes a reference t o our 1922 Proceedings.' SILAS E . R o s s , M.: W . \ Grand Master, Reno. E D W A R D D . V A N D E R L I E T H , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d Secretary a n d
Corre-
spondent, Reno. Next Annual, Reno, June 11, 1924.
NEW BRUNSWICK-1922. Lodges, 44; members, 5,374; net gain, 457. St. John, August 24, 1922. J. D. B . F . M A C K E N Z I E , M . - . W . - . Grand Master. We were honored with t h e presence of R.". W.'. Brother HARRY H . WooDWOKTH a s our Grand Representative. T h e Grand Lodge was.opened with a brief b u t very touching invocation b y their Grand Chaplain, which we take pleasure in quoting herewith: Almighty and Eternal GOD, Great Architect of the Universe, Who didst vouchsafe t o SOLOMON, King of Israel, a wise and understanding heart that, in Wisdom, Strength and
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Beauty, he might erect a Temple unto Thee; Enlighten this Grand Lodge with T h y Divine Wisdom that, having a right judgment in all things, we may in peace and harmony accomplish those duties we have assembled to perform. In Strength wilt Thou establish our Fraternity in this great Dominion. And in the'Beautu of holiness do Thou enable our breth ' ren in all the world to offer praises unto Thee, to the honour of Thy Holy Name. Amen.
â&#x20AC;˘ We note from the Grand Master's address that his time was well occupied in making official visits as his report on this subject consumes ten pages of the printed journal. He concludes with a statement that he visited all the lodges in their jurisdiction during his term of office. We quote the following few words from his remarks in regard to instructions and the Ritual: There is a persistent request or demand from the.lodges for more instruction. They are beginning to realize more and more that a correct rendering of the Ritual is essential to the success of the lodge. Comparison is often made by a brother who has visited another lodge and found that the oflBcers there interpreted the work in a manner different from that which he sees in his own. The result is, that in lodges within easy visiting distance of each other, more or less of a rivalry has developed calling for closer attention to details. I t is then he feels the lack of instruction which he thinks Grand Lodge should furnish. The importance of this feeling which I find is almost universal cannot be overestimated.'
We just wonder what some of our "knockers" on the Ritual will think of this proposition as submitted by the Grand Master. The Grand Secretary includes with his report a brief summary of membership, which would be indeed complete if he had included with it the number of lodges on the rolls. Their Grand Secretary was compUmented because of his faithful services and after he had been addressed by the Master of Albion Lodge No. 1, he was conducted to the East and the M.: W:. Grand Master presented him with a purse of gold. LEBARON WILSON, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, St. John. J. TWINING HAKTT, R.'. W.". Grand Secretary, St. John. Next Annual, St. John, August 23, 1923.
NEW JERSEY-1923. Lodges, 226; members, 73,854; net gain, 5,038. Trenton, April 18, 1923. AHTHUB POTTERTON, M . ' . W.-. Grand Master. We feel highly honored in having as our Grand Representative at this Annual Communication the M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Brother ARTHUR POTTERTON.
They were honored with six of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Delaware and two Past Grand Masters. One more and they would have had a masonic quorum and could have opened their own Grand ! Lodge.
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The Grand Master is pleased to state, in presenting his address, that there has been no dissension among the Craft during'the past year. Peace ai d harmony prevailed, and in this he is to be congratulated. Under the head of "Visits," he reports he was able to accept practically all invitations, which included many to their own lodges, and we note in counting the lodges so honored there were one hundred fifty of them. We "rise" to ask the Grand Master of not only our own but other jurisdictions, who can beat this record? ' He was not exempt from a large number of applications on the matter of physical defects, as he was called to pass on two hundred fourteen cases. He is of the opinion that this question should be passed upon by the lodges instead and not loaded onto the Grand Master, unless conditions are such that in the judgment of the Master of any lodge he should refer or rather consult the head of the Craft. The grave of their first Grand Master is sadly in need of attention, and the Grand Master recommends that the Grand Lodge give this matter the consideration it properly deserves. He put a quietus on members of their jurisdiction visiting lodges under the jurisdiction of some one of the eight Grand Lodges of Germany, and likewise prohibited their lodges from accepting as visitors members of any of these so-called German lodges. This action, of course, is somewhat in opposition to our good brethren over in Massachusetts, as it seems their Grand Master last year was willing to forgive and forget, notwithstanding the fact that the so-called German Giand Lodges are threatening to invade the several Grand Jurisdictions of the United States where they prohibit the use of any other than the English language in their lodge rooms. The Grand Master recommended that they recognize as legitimate all Master Masons made in lodges of the Scottish Rite in countries where theirs (the Scottish Rite) is the dominant one. We rise again to ask our good Grand Master when and by what authority the Scottish Rite assumed jurisdiction over Symbolic Masonry, or as we term it, the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason? If they have any legitimate claim to these degrees why not grant the same privilege-to your chapters of Royal Arch Masons? This will be interesting to the members of our jurisdiction who were soldier boys. The Grand Lodge of New Jersey adopted a resolution in 1918 requiring the use of none other than the Enghsh language in their lodges. The Master of their Schiller Lodge took exception and filed an appeal in the Court of Chancery, asking that the resolution be declared invalid. The decision of the court was as follows: " I t would be an outrageous thing if the framing of the policies of Masonry could be usurped by this couit, because from that it would be but a step to usurping the fame power with other like organizations, to the end that property rights would be jeopardized." And concludes bysaying: " T h e complainant has asked this court to substitute ita judgment as to whether or not any other language but the English language should bo allowed in the Masonic Work, and the court refused so to d o . "
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Under the head of "Lodge Finances," we quote the following, as it enters into a question.in many of our own lodges as to the advisability of using a large portion of their receipts for refreshments and entertainment: To have reached the high place that Masonry has attained in the respect of the world ^ e v e n among our enemies—is one thing, but to keep that place is quite another thing. The 6rst was the worlc of many generations of earnest men who saw in Masonry only an enlarged opportunity for doing good in the world; the second is for the present in our hands, and no greater responsibility can ever come to us. Is this responsibility being met as it should be when we find so large an amount expended for"entertainment and refreshment'* and such a comparatively small amount for charity, as was reflected in the financial statements of the lodges for last yeai? I am one—and there are many more—who believe such a condition to be a masonic disgrace. I can never have a better opportunity to' call this state of aiTairs to your serious and thoughtful consideration, and J believe 1 should be false to my duty if I failed to do so. It is my opinion that something definite and decisive should be done now, to impress on our membership that the funds of their lodges do not belong to them, and that they are for the time being onlj'the Triistees of such funds, charged with the solemn duty of disbursing them in masonic ways onl3'. I am as well aware as one could be that hitherto our lodges have had full power to use their funds in any way they liked, but if they are risking the high standard of their masonic teachings and thereby lowering the reputation of our Fraternity, is it not a matter that concerns this Grand Lodge? I believe it is and I, therefore, recommend that no lodge be permitted to use a larger proportion of its yearly income for entertainment and refreshment, than it does for chanty. The adoption of this recommendation would have the double effect of increasing the amount devoted to charity and of reducing the amount selfishly expended on ourselves.
The Grand Master seems to have the proper idea as to using funds for charitable purposes and not devote all for entertainment and satisfying the "inner man." The Grand Secretary includes with his report a summary of membership, and hkewise presents in another portion what is termed a "recapitulation, " but we note in both instances he fails to indicate the number of lodges on their rolls. This would be but little additional labor and he would have the everlasting thanks of the correspondent who compiles the membership of the various jurisdictions. • . Like the wTiter of this report the Grand Secretary was stricken with a serious illness and was obhged to go to a hospital, where he remained for some time. In his report he expresses appreci?tion for the many kindnesses shown him and for the encouraging words which were sent him by wire, cards, letters and flowers. We appreciate just what this means, having passed through a siinilar experience two years ago. We are glad to note, however, that Brother CHERRY is again able to perform his official duties as usual and we trust he will be spared to the Craft in that ju.nsdiction for many years to come. We cannot help but feel a strain of sadness when we come face to face with the excellent hkeness of their late distinguished brother and writer of the Report on Correspondence, Brother HENRY S. HAINES. It was the good fortune of the writer of this report to have met Brother HAINES at Asheville and there enjoyed several pleasant visits with him. The brethren of New Jersey have indeed lost one of their most faithful and well posted members.
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The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brother ROBERT A. SHIRHEPS, and includes a review of our 1922 Proceedings. FRANK C . SAYKS, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Trenton. ISAAC CHERRY, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Trenton. ROBERT A. SHIRREPS, Correspondent, Elizabeth.
Next Annual, Trenton, April 16, 1924.
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NEW MEXICO-1923.
Lodges, 55; members, 5,G75; net gain, 345. Albuquerque, February 19, 1923. Lucius DILLS, M . \ W.'. Grand Master. • We first note that several Special Communications were held, and likewise a gathering of Grand Lodge officers and many other members on February 7, 1923, foi the purpose of dedicating what is termed the "Sojourners' Club Building" at Fort Bayard. As the gathering was held on a government reservation it was deemed inexpedient to formally open and close the Grand Lodge, and we therefore presume the ceremony was conducted informally. This seems rather peculiar to the writer, as we have a regular masonic lodge and have had for a number of years, on a government reservation at Fort Leavenworth. In giving an account of this ceremony there is included with it pn excellent halftone showing the building, which seems to be constructed on the old Spanish style of architecture, and likewise a group picture taken at this time. • At the Annual Communication the following appears in a resolution endorsing the club: The Sojourners Club of Fort Bayard is a constructive, well organized body, who through their welfare secretary, Bro. A. W. HARRIS, keep in touch with and attend to the wants of our sick brethren in a most efBcient manner. Collectively the body has brought a new spirit of Masonry into our community. There is complete co-operation between the Sojourners Club and every lodge activity in this district.
This will give our brethren an idea as to the purposes of the organization. A move was started sorne time ago to locate a .tuberculosis sanatoria and the matter, by mutual consent, was left to the representatives of the Grand Lodges of Texas, Arizona ond New Mexico. Texas, however, has withdrawn from participation, leaving the other two jurisdictions to handle the pioposition. In order that our brethren may understand what is contemplated we quote the following from a resolution on this subject: WHEREAS, I t is the privilege of the Grand Lodge to assist in inaugurating this national movement for the establishment and building of Masonic Tuberculosis Hospitals; therefore, be it Reaolred, That the Grand Lodge hereby authorizes a continuation of the Masonic Tuberculosis Sanatoria Committee, with authority in conjunction with like committees from co-operating Grand Lodges to organize and incorporate the National Masonic Tuberculosis Sanatoria Association, not for profit.
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T h a t the membership of this organization shall consist of all persons who make any contributions to further the purpose for which it is organized. T h a t the Association be formed for the purpose of building and operating tuberculosis sanatoria as needed for the care of consumptive Masons. T h a t the Association is authorized to appeal to all Grand Lodges, subordinate bodies, and all York and Scottish Rite bodies, and the Shrine, the individual members thereof for a-financial assistance for the carrying out of its purposes through voluntary contributions. That the Association is authorized to procure financial assistance from other interested individuals. That the Association is authorized to carry on an Educational campaign among Masons as to the cause, nature, and the prevention of tuberculosis, in an effort to reduce the death rate. T h a t the Association be governed by a Board of Directors, the members of which will be elected by the Grand Lodge participating in the work of the Association.
Our distinguished P a s t G r a n d M a s t e r of Missouri, M.'. W / . Brother WiliLiAM F . KuHN, was in a t t e n d a n c e a t this Communication. W e n o t e in the Grand M a s t e r ' s a d d r e s s t h a t special authority is required from t h e Grand- M a s t e r where a lodge desires t o meet in the same hall .with some other organization; therefore in aU such cases t h e Grand M a s t e r m u s t issue his special dispensation granting such authority t o a lodge. Under "Rulings, " h e decided t h a t a candidate who has a foot amputated a t t h e ankle was not eligible t o membership. If this particular candidate could equip himself with an artificial foot h e would be perfectly good material for some of our other G r a n d Jurisdictions. Of course i t would be necessary t h a t h e have " p r o p e r u s e " of t h e auxihary member. A case came t o the Grand M a s t e r in which a candidate decUned t o use t h e t e r m " s w e a r " ic t h e ceiemony, insisting upon using " v o w . " T h e Master ordered t h e candidate removed from t h e lodge room, and his action was approved b y the G r a n d Master. I n support of his position in this m a t t e r he called attention t o t h e fact t h a t t h e t e r m " s w e a r " h a s exactly t h e s r m e meaning as " v o w , " a n d t h a t a n y one so literal-minded as t o be unable t o draw t h e distinction between t h e BibUcaUy inhibited sense of swear ? n d i t s use in our Ritual would b e of doubtful value t o Masonry. T h e Report on Correspondence is presented in its usual form and therefore t h e wTiter is unable t o t a k e a d v a n t a g e of a n y portion thereof in referring t o this jurisdiction. JOSEPH GILL, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Clayton. ALPHETJS A . K E E N , R . ' . W . \ G r a n d Secretary, Albuquerque. J O H N M I L N E , Correspondent, Albuquerque.
N e x t Annual, Raton, February, 1924.
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NEW SOUTH WALES-1922. Lodges 388; members, 45,027; net gain, 6,475. Special Communication, Sydney, June 23, 1921. WILLIAM THOMPSON, M.*. W/. Grand Master. The Grand Master is just completing his seventh consecutive term and the following few words from his address indicates the wonderful progress made in that Grand Jurisdiction: The progress of our Institution since my first installation, just seven years ago, has been beyond all expectations. Ninety-two new lodges have been consecrated, our funds have increased from £46,879 to £132,751, and our membership from 20,477 to a b o u t 39,000. I have signed in that period 23,346 Master Masons* Certificates and 3,349 DispenBations. Every one of these Dispensations has been granted in strict conformity to our Constitutions, and I have on every occasion declined' to exercise my power under Clause 155 B. of C. to dispense with the month's notice required for the proposition of a candidate. I have always set my face against any over hasty admission to our Fraternity. The step is too important a one for any man to be permitted to take it \nthout mature consideration and full notice.
Our Grand Representative; Brother ALFRED J. BTJRBIDGE, was on hand as usual. Another Special Communication was held on August 17, 1921. At this meeting fraternal recognition was extended to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and a proposition was considered relative to estabHshing masonic orphans' schools. The proposition is best explained by quoting the following, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge: The committee to inquire as to the erection and endowment of a Masonic School for Orphans comprised the following: The three Trustees of Grand Lodge, the chairman of the Freemasons* Orphan Society, the Grand Treasurer, Grand Registrar, Presidents of the Boards of General Purposes and Benevolence, and the Grand Secretary. The scheme placed before the committee was that the buildings should comprise a central block, with^school and recreation hall, separate large dining rooms for boys and girls, kitchen, offices, etc., with bungalows, linked up to the central block by covered ways, each to house 24 children and their " M o t h e r , " with sitting room and bath rooms, etc. The approximate cost of the central block would be £8,500, and of the three bungalows at first proposed, about 2,500 each. The site should be an area of at least 50 acres, well situated preferably in the elevated area between Parramatta and Hornsby. The funds for buildings and-land to be provided from the £6,100 remaining from the War Benevolent Fund, and not exceeding £20,000 further from the Funds of General Purposes. The maintenance of the Pchools*!:n be secured by a capitation tax of A/^- a year upon each of our members, and when the Temple debt is liquidated, all surplus funds arising from that source to be applied also to this purpose. The following resolutions were unanimously carried: (1) That this committee affirm its approval of the Grand Master's scheme for the estabhshment of Masonic Orphan Schools, and pledge itself to hearty support thereof. (2) That this committee, having censidered the Grand Master's scheme, strongly recommends it to the consideration of Grand Lodge for the application of the necessary funds from the Funds of General Purposes and the balance of the Grand Master's War Fund.
A Quarterly Communication was held September 14, 1921, at which time a letter from the M.*. W.\ Grand Master was read by the Deputy Grand Master, expressing regret at not being able to attend this Communication.
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At this Communication a report was received from their Grand Inspector of Workings, which occupies the greater portion of their Proceedings. He gives a complete account of his official visits, indicating the attendance and the interest manifested on behalf of the brethren. The report is indeed interesting throughout. . A Special Communication was held on February 17, 1922, for the purpose of formally accepting a gift of one hundred thousand pounds from W.". Brother ROLLING, to be used for a masonic college.On February 25,1922, the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Masonic School at Bulkham Hills was performed under the direction of the M.'. W.". Grand Lodge. We quote the following few words from the ceremony, merely as a matter of information to our brethren: Brethren, I aak you to keep before you always the "Lewis"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the symbol of the Mason's son, ever needing your kindly thoughts,-your prayers and your effective sympathy.
The word "Lewis" applies to the son of a Mason who is eighteen years of age, and the expression refers to the operative instrument used in raising a stone in the construction of a building. This term "(Lewis" is an old Enghsh expression, originally used by our brethren in that country. The Report on Correspondence was again presented by Brother WILLIAM EPPS, chairman, in topical form. Under the head of "Masonic Education" we quote the following: The leaders of masonic thought in many Grand jurisdictions point out that the careful perusal of G.*. L.'. proceedings has educational value, and many suggestions are made for wider circulation of such. In this connection, it might not be out of place to say that the form in which we are presenting our Report upon Foreign Correspondence is designed so that brethren in our own Grand Jurisdiction may get therefrom world-wid^ information upon subjects of primary masonic importance. The necessity for proper organization of masonic education was emphasized by the G.*. M.*. of Iowa, who said: "If a brother's masonic education ends m t h the Ritual and the Monitor, he is left poor indeed"; and he, with the idea of impro\ing educational facilities, secured an appropriation of 250 dollars for the purpose.
We submit that there is considerable truth in the statement of the Grand Master of Iowa. However, we are thoroughly satisfied that the brother who commits the Ritual and Monitor is an apt student for higher education in masonic matters and needs no propagandist to advise him where to go or bow to secure such information. There are really many other good things which we would Uke to quote from this excellent report, but space will not permit. We note a mistake however, under the head of "Necrology," as they Ust as a Past Grand ' Master THOMAS MCCLELLAND BALDWIN, a-name not upon our registry.
WiLLLAM THOMPSON, M.". W.'. Grand Master, Sydney; AKTHUR H . BRAY, R . \ W.'. Grand Secretary, Sydney.
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NEW YORK~1923. Lodges,. 9 2 1 ; members, 286,594; n e t gain, 13,960. N e w York City, M a y 1,1923.
ABTHTTR S . T O M P K I N S , M / . W / . G r a n d
Master. R.-. W.'. B r o t h e r
SIDNEY
M O R S E , our G r a n d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e , w a s
present. T h e G r a n d Master, in submitting his address, takes a n extremely optimistic view of masonic conditions, as expressed in the following words: We are all to be congratulated upon the wonderful growth of our Fraternity during t h e past few years, and that growth, I believe, has been in character as well as in numbers. T h e spirit of fraternity and brotherhood has taken hold of the world in this generation as never before in the world's history. There is more of the fraternal spirit—more of the spirit of service—more of the spirit of giving and doing for others—more of the unselfish spirit than ever before since time began, and Freemasonry, the oldest and largest and strongest of all the brotherhoods of the world, has had a large part in the moulding of this spirit, and should be the first and the most effective leader in the field of human service, not confining its activities within its own borders—not limiting its benefactions to its own members, but making its charities and ministrations as boundless as the wants and needs of our fellow creatures— and, if I-mistake not the signs of the times, if I correctly measure the sentiment of our Craft as expressed in its responses t o recent appeals, in its generous support of our Grand Lodge activities, in its eagerness to manifest, at every reasonable opportunity, the spirit of Masonry —our Fraternity will fulfill its mission and justify its antiquity and become a still greater power and more potentiijl force for the pacification of the world. H e has the following t o say concerning his official visits during t h e year, a n d a few words regarding t h e purposes of the F r a t e r n i t y : I have kept a fairly acciu-ate record of my visitations, and that record shows t h a t I have spoken to approximately seventy-five thousand Masons; and in all places a n d at all times, I have endeavored t o hold aloft the banner of Freemasonry and to impress upon the brethren the three great things for which our Fraternity stands: Reverence for GOD and all the things that are sacred and holy, loyalty to our Country and its insti tutions. and charity, benevolence and toleration in all our relations with our fellow m e n . Referring t o t h e passing a w a y of their R.*. W.'. B r o t h e r G E O R G E T . MONTGOMERY, we quote t t e following, which is indeed o m o n u m e n t much superior t o any erected in granite or marble: The beautiful Chapel at Utica was planned and built in accord with his advice and judgment, while the Memorial Hospital is his monument. He first sensed its need and possibility. For a nuimber of years he endeavored to secure its erection, and when the project took form he devoted nearly all his time to it for many months. He lived to see that hospital, the child of his dreams, finished and in operation.—to know that his plans for our afflicted brethren were not only reaHzed but good. I t will no d o u b t be interesting t o our readers to know t h a t t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of New Y o r k includes with his address s n account of a visit m a d e t o their G r a n d Lodge, a n d a welcome extended to t h e G r a n d M a s t e r of one of t h e several G r a n d Lodges in G e r m a n y .
W e cannot refrain from quoting
this portion of his address for t h e reason t h a t in K a n s a s we h a v e not forgotten t h e boys who fell in line on roll call and answered t h e final s u m m o n s a n d their remains are now resting u n d e r t h e sod of F r a n c e : It was my great privilege to co-operate with the brethren of the Eighth and Ninth Manhattan Districts in receiving, welcoming and entertaining Most Worshipful D R . 'A.
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HAGEDORN. Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, Germany. He came to this country upon the invitation of our brethren of the Eighth and Ninth Districts as the representative of a foreign jurisdiction with which we have, for many years, been in correspondence and in friendly and cordial fraternal relations. His genial personality, his culture, fine character and high masonic ideals made a deep impression upon those who were fortunate enough to meet and associate with him; and his visit to our jurisdiction, and other juri.sdictions in this countr.v, will, I am sure, promote a closer bond of union between the Masons of Germany and the Masons of America, and thereby aid in the re-estabUshment and the maintenance of friendly relations between his country and our country.
We rise to ask the Grand Master of New York what this distinguished M.". W.'. "Doctor" and his so-called Masonic Grand Lodge and Lodges did to relieve the suffering, starvation and woe of our boys who were either brutally slain or starved to death? From the report of their Committee on Antiquities we notice among several articles donated to their Grand Lodge is a Master Mason's larribskin apron worn by the Master of a London lodge in the year 1609. We suggest that some one "page" the individual who dates his Masonry from the amalgamation of the EngHsh Grand Lodges in the early part of the seventeenth century. M.'. E.'. GEORGE E . BHI'GGS, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, was presented and when called upon to make some remarks referred, among other matters, to the personal relations existing between liimself and the Grand Master, and we take pleasure in quoting the following few words: Most Worshipful Sir, I want to say to you that this is a particular personal pleasure that I have here today; and you and I have been acquaintances for many years—may I not say "intimate friends"? We have traveled together; we have worked in the masonic field; we have been associated in other fields of endeavor; we have been neighbors with only the Hudson separating us—you on the western side of the setting sun, and I on the eastern side of the rising sun—and I feel very grateful that as we have traveled for some eight or ..ten years together, going u p in the two particular bodies, that today, this afternoon, you as Grand Master and I as Grand High Priest, can meet together here and you receive me and I accept at your hands and those of your brethren the hospitality of your Grand Lodge. I thank you.
Through their Committee on Foreign Correspondence fraternal recognition was extended to several Grand Lodges, including the Grand Orient of Italy. We are not greatly surprised when we note a few pages further on in the journal that the Grand Master of that organization was present in the Grand Lodge and was extended a cordial welcome. We wonder if he appeared before the committee in order to gain recognition. Through their Committee on Ceremonial Forms it is suggested that their burial service be revised. We venture to ask our good brethren of the committee if they have ever read the service as published in The Free Mason's Pocket Companion, published in London in 1736 and compiled by Brother W. SMITH, and which is practically the same as that used at this time in all other Grand Jurisdictions? We note the Report of the Committee on Correspondence was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings, but there is nothing to indicate that the recommendations were ever adopted by the Grand Lodge. We
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mention t h i s fcr t h e reason t h a t this excellent report included a formula for recognizing G r a n d Lodges when making application for a n exchange of G r a n d Representatives a n d fraternal recognition. T h e following is t h e formula: i. T h a t such Grand Body has been formed lawfully by a t least three just and duly constituted lodges, or that it has been legalized by valid act issuing from the Grand Lodge of New York or from a Grand Body in fraternal relations with this Grand Lodge; II. T h a t it is a responsible, independent, self-governing organization with sole, undisputed and exclusive authority over the Symbolic lodges of its jurisdiction, and not in any sense whatever subject to, or dividing such authority with, a Supreme Council or other power claiming ritualistic or other supervision or control; III. T h a t its membership is composed of men exclusively, and that it entertains no masonic relations with mixed lodges or bodies admitting women into their fellowship. IV. That it adheres in principle, to the Ancient Landmarks, traditions, customs, and usages of the Craft, as set forth in the Constitutions adopted by the Grand Lodge of England in 1723; V. T h a t it meets in particular, the following tests which the Grand Lodge of New York considers essential to acceptance of a foreign Grand Body into its fellowship: (1) Acknowledgment of a beHef in GOD the Father of all men, (2) Belief in immortality, (3) Presence of the Three Great Lights of Masonry in the lodges while at work, chief among them the Sacred Book of the Divine Law, (4) Exclusion of controversial poHtical and sectarian religious discussions from the lodges and from all meetings held under the auspices of a lodge. VI. While the Grand Lodge of New York claims exclusive jurisdiction in the territory in which it is the supreme masonic authority, it recognizes that the law of exclusive territorial jurisdiction, while firmly established in the United States and many other countries, is not universally accepted and does not constitute an Ancient Landmark of the Universal Craft. To the end that no unwarranted impediment may exclude from our fellowship such Grand Bodies as are sharing the same territory with others by mutual consent we shall accept such mutual consent as entitling the several Grand Bodies included therein to fraternal consideration, providing the appUcant for recognition does not presume to extend its authority into, or presume to establish lodges in, a territory occupied by a lawful Grand Lodge, without the expressed assent of such supreme governing body. T h e usual R e p o r t on Correspondence was again presented b y Brother SAMUEL N E L S O N SA^\'YER, a n d we h a v e b u t one criticism t o offer, and t h a t is t h e l e n g t h of t h e reviews under t h e various jurisdictions, as t h e y are entirely t o o s h o r t for one who can s u b m i t so excellent a report. H e includes a review of our 1922 Proceedings, which consimaes b u t one ' ' s t i c k " in p r i n t e r ' s parlance. A R T H U R S . T O M P K I N S , M . ' . W.*. G r a n d M a s t e r , N y a c k . R O B E R T JUDSON K E N W O R T H Y , R.*. W.*. G r a n d Secretary, HaU, New Y o r k City. S. N E L S O N SAWYER, Correspondent, P a l m y r a .
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ZEALAND.
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NEW ZEALAND-1922. Lodges, 236; members, 19,715; n e t gain, 2,173. Christchurch, N o v e m b e r 29, 1922. Master.
THOMAS R O S S , M . ' . W / . G r a n d
R.'. W.*. Brother F . C. B . B I S H O P , OUT Grand Representative, was present. Our N e w Zeland b r e t h r e n practice t h e old ancient custom of h a v i n g a " p a t r o n " who a t present is H i s R o y a l Highness the D U K E O F CONNAUGHT, M.'. W / . G r a n d M a s t e r of t h e G r a n d Lodge of England. W e q u o t e t h e following from t h e opening exercises of t h e G r a n d Lodge, which will no d o u b t b e interesting t o our readers: Members of the Grand Lodge having assembled in the Masonic Hall, Gloucester Street, Christchurch, at 10 A. M. on Wednesday, 29th November, 1922, the Very Worshipful the Grand Director of Ceremonies announced the Most Worshipful the Grand Master to be in attendance, and called upon the Worshipful Brethren to receive him, whereupon Most Worshipful Brother THOMAS Ross, Grand Master, accompanied by Grand Officers and Past Grand Ofl5cers as herein recorded, entered the hall and proceeded to the East. T h e first order of business was t h e election of a G r a n d M a s t e r a n d other G r a n d Officers. T h e following was agreed t o b y t h e Grand Lodge in t h e m a t t e r of furnishing information t o all petitioners for t h e degrees, a n d we herewith copy t h e s a m e , as it contains m a n y strong points which will appeal t o t h e thinking b r o t h e r : Having expressed a desire to become a Freemason, we presume you are willing to consider thoroughly the step you propose to take. The exact nature of our Institution being unknown to you, we deem it advisable that you should be i n f o ^ e d on certain points, the knowledge of which may affect your decision to apply for membership. • . • Freemasonry interferes neither with religion nor politics, but has for its foundation the great basic principles of the fatherhood of GOD and' the Brotherhood of man. No Atheist can be a Freemason. Freemasonry strives to teach a man the duty he owes to GOD, his neighbor, and himself. It inculcates the practice of virtue, and makes an extensive use of symbolism in its teachings. It cannot be too strongly emphasised that Freemasonry is not to be entered in the hope of personal gain or advancement. Admission to the Order must NOT be sought from mercenary or other unworthy motives. Anyone so actuated will be bitterly disappointed. The aim of the true Freemason is to cultivate a BROTHERLY FEELING among men, and to H E L P whomsoever he can. Freemasonry is not a benefit society. This fact cannot be too strongly emphasized. We do not subscribe so much a year to entitle us to draw sick pay or other benefits, or t o make provision for those who survive us. There are other excellent socie.ties founded for this purpose. No man should enter the ranks of Freemasonry in the hope or expectation that he will derive any financial benefit from it. Masonic charity is directed towards those who, from unforeseen circumstances and through no fault of their own, have met with misfortune. For such cases help is always forthcoming, and no deserving appeal is ever madein vain. Loyalty to one's country is an essential qualification in Freemasonry, and only those are accepted who cheerfully render obedience to every lawful authority. Disloyalty in any form is abhorrent to a Freemason, and is regarded as a serious masonic offence. Freemasonry has in all ages insisted that men should come to its doors entirely of their own free will, and not as the result of solicitations, or from feehngs of curiosity, but simply from a favorable ooinion of the Institution, and a desire to be ranked among its members
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We have no authority at the present time to give you further information regarding the Brotherhood you propose to join, but we have imparted sufficient to enable you to conclude that Freemasonry is not contrary to the principles which mark a man of upright heart and mind, and has in it nothing inconsistent with one's civil, moral, or religious duties. We think it advisable to inform you that your admission to our Craft will entail certain financial obligations which you should be able to discharge without detriment to yourself or those dependent on you. In addition to the fees payable on your entrance, there will be an annual subscription for the support of your lodge, and from time to time you will be' called upon to contribute for themaintenance of the charities connected with the Craft.
J O H N RUSHWOBTH, Viscount Jelhcoe of Scapa, M . \ W / . G r a n d M a s t e r , Welhngton. G E O R G E BARCLAY, R / . W / . Grand Secretary, Christchurch.
NORTH CAROLINA-1923. Lodges, 461; members, 38,348; net gain, 1,772. Raleigh, J a n u a r y 16, 1923. J A M E S H . W E B B , M.-. W . - . Grand Master. I n opening this volume we first note t h e likeness of their present Grand M a s t e r , M.'. W.'. HXTBERT M C N E I L L P O T E A T ; however, we wonder
why t h e Grand Secretary added t o his name " 3 2 ° " ? T h e young man looks good enough t o t h e writer t o be a 33° all right, b u t it is scarcely in keeping with the dignity of hLs office as Grand Master t o add these titles i r t h e Proceedings of a Symbolic Grand Lodge. R.-. W.'. Brother M. C. S. NOBLES (excuse initials as they are not ours) was on hand t o look after t h e interests of our G r a n d Lodge. T h e address of the Grand Master is what might be termed a n odd onei as it is printed regardless of spacing between subjects or inserting any heads over t h e various topics presented. I t is unusually short, consuming less than seven pages.. H e recommends t h a t dues for membership begin when t h e first degree is conferred, stating t h a t he believes this wil! d o away with a lai^e number of Entered Apprentices a n d Fellow Crafts w h o through carelessDCPS or intention, never applied for advancement. T h e proposition may b e all right in North Carolina, b u t t o u s it looks as though it is placing a brother in t h e position of chasing t h e almighty dollar in order t o become a Master Mason r a t h e r t h a n let t h e beautiful ceremonies of t h e first degree p r o m p t him t o crave the honors of receiving the other two, W e note where their Eastern S t a r Lodge N o . 425 h a d its charter arrested foi electing one cf their members Master within a few days after he had pleaded guilty before his lodge t o an offense which ordinarily would have justified t h e lodge fn expelling him. When this information reached t h e ears; of t h e G r a n d Master he promptly arrested t h e charter. W e are somewhat surprised, n o t only a t t h e action of t h e lodge b u t t h e Grand Lodge, in conferring upon this lodge the name of " E a s t e r n S t a r . "
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DAKOTA.
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Our good n a t u r e d R.'. .W.'. Brother W I L L I A M W . W I L L S O N again presents one of his usual interesting b u t concise reports. However, we note he reports as t h e membership a t the close of their masonic year in 1921, 36,620, while one y e a r ago he reported it as 36,576. B e t t e r get your adding machine t o work. B r o t h e r WILLSON. . Last year we noted t h a t their chairman of t h e Committee on Correspondence h a d " cold f e e t , " and admitted t h a t if he had known of the amount of work it required t o prepare such a report h e would n o t have accepted t h e job, b u t t h e report would be prepared a n d included with t h e P r o ceedings. W e note this was n o t done, a n d again this year t h e Proceedings are short t h e usual review of other Grand Jurisdictions. H D B E R T M C N . P O T E A T , M . ' . W . \ Grand Master, W a k e Forest. W I L L I A M W . W I L L S O N , R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Raleigh.
Next Annual, Raleigh, J a n u a r y 15, 1924.
NORTH DAKOTA—1923. Lodges, 124; members, 14,773; net gain, 398. Grand Forks, J u n e 19, 1923. Master.
E D W I N A. R I P L E Y . M . ' . W . - . Grand
T h e y were honored with a number of distinguished guests, among t h e m being their own G r a n d Secretary, Brother W A L T E R L . STOCKWELL, who was received with proper honors as the G r a n d High Priest of t h e Grand C h a p t e r of t h a t jurisdiction. They also extended a fraternal welcome t o t h e Grand M a s t e r of their G r a n d Council, W.'. Brother F R A N K C . F A L K E N STEIN.
One y e a r ago a resolution was adopted t h a t all Master Masons in good s t a n d i n g continuously for fifty years were invited t o a t t e n d the Grand Lodge as its guests. Such brethren were therefore extended a welcome b y their G r a n d Secretary a t t h e request of their Grand Master, to which proper response was m a d e b y one of t h e honored members. • W e t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following few words from the Grand Master's address: The ever moving hand of Time again pointe to the hour for the resumption of labor. We are here assembled in this, our thirty-fourth Annual Communication to review the achievements and disappointments of the past yeer, and as far as possible, to determine our plans for the coming >ear. At this time I wish to extend to all of you a hearty and cordial welcome to this meeting, and hope that it proves of interest to you, and that our actions here determined upon may be of permanent value and for the future benefit to the Craft, and productive of continued harmony.
Under t h e head of "Decisioiis," he has the following t o say concerning t h e Craft in general taking more interest in t h e laws governing the Craft in their jurisdiction:
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Many questions for a ruling have been submitted during the past year, but all havi* been answered by reference to existing provisions of our code and approved decisions thereof. Many of the questions subniitted could have been answered easily by a reference to t h e Code, and the correspondence resulting therefrom was unnecessary. In my opinion our lodges should spend at least one meeting a year in the discussion and consideration of t h e provisions of our Code and the amendments thereto and the approved decisions so t b a t the Craft would possess a better knowledge thereof, and that also, the Master of each lodge should be required to read the Giand Lodge Code before assuming his office.
This advice, in the opinion of the writer, is much more-desirable than wasting a lot of time on the so-called educational proposition. He states that reports reached him during the year that some members of the Fraternity had taken advantage of the national bankruptcy act and mentioned in their liabilities claims due members cf the Fraternity, which in his judgment was a violation of their obligation as to cheating and defrauding a brother, and constituted a masonic offense. The Committee on Jurisprudence, however, took a different view of the matter, as will be noted by the following; We realize that during the present financial depression many men and some Masons have had recourse to the United States bankruptcy law and that possibly some Masons have listed among their creditors other Masons. If the brother has in good faith and with no intent at fraud listed all his assets and liabilities, we doubt if any legal or moral wrong has been committed. The United States government recognizes bankruptcy proceedings as perfectly legal and proper and your committee hesitates to take the action suggested by the Grand Master. If, however, a Master Mason with deliberate intent to defraud a brother Master Mason takes advantage of the bankruptcy act, he should be brought before the bar of the constituent lodge upon charges for unmasonic conduct.
As taking advantage of the bankruptcy law is entirely within one's . rights under the legal regulations cf our government we cannot understand why one financially embarrassed should be subjected to masonic discipline by reason of availing himself of the advantage of this law. We observe with a feeling of sadness that Brother GRANT SHERMAN HAGER, who prepared their Report on Correspondence, laid down the working tools of life on April 6, 1923. We doubt not he will be greatly missed from the councils of the Present and Past Grand Officers of their Grand Lodge. RALPH L . MELLBR, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Fargo. WALTER L . STOCKWELL, R . \ W.'. Grand Secretary, Fargo. GEORGE H . PHELPS, Correspoi-dent, Rowbells.
Apparently no date or place for holding the next Annual Communication is noted in these Proceedings.
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NOVA SCOTIA-1923. Lodges, 79; members, 9,465; net loss, 33. Halifax, June 13, 1923. JAMES HENKY WINFIELD, M.'. W.-. Grand
Ma^er. Our Grand Representative, Brother JOHN G . MITCHELL, was present. In accordance with their usual custom divine services were held, and we take pleasure in quoting the following from the same: The Bible is full of M ^ o n r y , The Mason's Craft is the fashioning of stones, and t h e laying them in their appointed places: And from beginning to end in the Revealed Scripe tures we have this handicraft used in illustration of deep spiritual truth. Our brethren of the trowel in very ancient days as operative masons sought to bind themselves together in their guilds to do their work to the glory of GOD The Great Architect "of the Universe, and to make the application of that work illustrate divine truth. We as speculative Masons cherish the symbohc teachings they bequeathed to us, and seek to apply these figures to the real building up of our characters a.s true Masons in a spiritual and moral sense. As that Great Light upon our Altar is full of high ideals, so must we hold up those ideals as the very purpose of our Craft. We must be builders then or else our being Masons is sheer hypocricy. Builders of the best, and according to the best ideals.
We likewise are pleased to copy the following few lines from the introduction to the address of the Grand Master: It might be well for us occasionally to pause and reflectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to consider whether we as Masons are doing all that we ought towards the solution of those great problems which the world is trying,' with so much labor and travail, to solve. Good and evil, labor and capital, . poverty and riches; all these, apparently antagonistic to each other, can readily be reconciled by the exemplification of the teachings of Masonry in our daily lives. Brotherhood and love will solve all our difficulties, if we will but live up to our great principles.
The Grand Master manifested his interest in the Craft by making about forty official visits. He reports the presentation to the Grand Lodge of a handsome silver center piece and candelabra, stating it is a "most wonderful specimen of the jeweler's a r t . " This gift came from the heirs of their late Past Grand Maister ALEXANDER KEITH.
Their Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES G . JONES, submits a brief report; however, we cannot refrain from criticising his report of membership. One year ago he reported the membership as 9,498 and this year, 9,465, showing a net decrease of 33. In this report, however, he states that the membership of last year was 9,224, which deducted from his reported membership for 1923 (9,465), would show a net gain of 241.' In our statistical tables at the close of this report, under Nova Scotia, it will show a net less of 33. The report of the Trustees of their Masonic Home shows that three of their members passed away during the year. All were buried with masonic honors and laid to rest in their Home cemetery. Requests were made by the Grand Lodges of Ecuador and the socalled Loggia Nationale Italiana, for recognition. The committee, however, stated that what is called a Masonic Service Association was gathering
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valuable information on foreign Grand Lodges, and they therefore recommended t h a t n o action b e taken until this report has been completed. W e would not be greatly surprised if such action were taken b y some of o u r States Grand Lodges, b u t we are very much surprised t h a t a n y G r a n d Lodge closely allied t o t h e United Grand Lodge of England would b e willing t o accept as official a report made b y a self-constituted organization with n o claim t o being a legitimate masonic body. T h e Report on Correspondence was prepared b y their Grand Secretary, Brother JAMES C . J O N E S , a n d we quote t h e following from bis introduction to this excellent review: There is no doubt the minds of the promoters of these organizations have a great desire to do good and seek only the welfare of humanity, but why ask Freemasonry to forget all her traditions, Landmarks and teachings and become godfather to them all. Why not let them stand on their own feet and work out their own salvation . If members of the Craft find they have time, and the incHnation, on their hands after doing their daily duties as Freemasons, then by all means let them take an interest in what ever societies they see fit as citizens, but by no means as Freemasons.
We are somewhat selfish in presenting t h e above, as it is in thorough accord with t h e views of t h e writer of this report on t h e question of outside arganizatiors a t t e m p t i n g t o t a g themselves masonic. His report includes a n excellent review of our 1923 Proceedings. J A M E S H . W I N F I E L D , M / . W / . Grand Master, Halifax. J A M E S C . J O N E S , R . ' . W . " . G r a n d Secretary a n d Correspondent,
Halifax. N e x t Annual, Bridgewater.
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OHIOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1922. Lodges, 592; members, 172,341; net gain, 8,684. Columbus, October 18, 1922.
F R A N K M . RANSBOTTOM, M . ' . W . ' .
Grand Master. T h e officers and members were escorted from t h e headquarters hotel to t h e Masonic Temple .by M t . Vernon a n d Columbus.Commanderies of Knights Templar. Upon arriving a t t h e hall they were entertained with an organ recital. Following this, words of welcome were extended b y W.'. Brother FRANK E . K I R K , chairman of t h e general committee on arrangements. W e a r e pleased t o n o t e t h a t our Grand Representative, M.'. W.". B r o t h e r A L L E N A N D R E W S was present.
I t is their custom t o call a roll of t h e P a s t Grand Masters, a n d where any are absent proper remarks are made b y some one who is familiar with conditions a n d can m a k e a report relative t o their n o t being present. I n this instance we notice t h a t their faithful.Brother BARTON SMITH could n o t a t t e n d on account of being in E u r o p e on government business. M.'. W.'. Brother E . L . LYBAHGEB was a b s e n t on account of illness.
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They extended the usual honors to their Grand High Priest, Grand Master of the Grand Council and Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery. We take the liberty of quoting the following from the address of the Grand Master: While it is highly gratifying to note the wonderful growth in our Order and the material prosperity which it enjoys, we should bear in mind the true strength of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but rather m deeds accomplished. Unless the community in which we live is better for the truths we teach, unless there is a sreater purity and a higher sense of honor in those with whom we come in contact, we have failed in our mission. Our success does not so much depend upon the numbers we initiate, as upon whether we have done those things and instllled'those principles that will make for better members of the community in which they li \ e
Under "Necrology," proper respect is paid to the memory of their M.'. W/. Brother CAKROL F . CLAPP, who passed to his reward on May 14, 1022. In the course of his administration the Grand Master' appointed twenty-five District Lecturers, who correspond very nearly to our District Deputies. In accordance with their laws the Grand Master approved amendments to the By-Laws of twenty-seven of their lodges. We believe the plan is better than our own, as we have no requirements governing local By-Laws, except that they rriust not in any manner conflict with the laws of the Grand Lodge. He reports that every lodge in their jurisdiction had been visited by one of their inspectors, and under this subject we quote the following: In my meetings with the District Lecturers we agreed that practically all lodges were fairly proficient in the conferring of degrees, and that the time and attention of the Lee â&#x20AC;˘turers could well be employed in calling the attention of the various lodges to other provi.sions of the Code, such as looking closely after the business and financial affairs of the lodge, the prompt collection of dues, the suspension of those not paying within the prescribed time, and last but not least, the examination of members in the Master Mason's degree as prescribed b y the last Grand Lodge.
The Grand Master made the following ruling in connection with their law which prohibits the use of masonic emblems or devices on business cards or by way of advertisements: I t is unmasonic conduct for any Mason to UTite after his name the name of the Blue Lodge to which he belongs, or any masonic designation, title, honor, or degree which he has received, or in any other way to indicate that he is a Mason, when signing any letter, endorsement, or recommendation of any candidate for a public office, or sending out any communication for poUtical purposes.
It is evident the Grand Master was no "slacker," as it requires five pages of their printed Proceedings to report his official visits during the year. The usual appropriation of S750.00 was made to the Cincinnati Masonic Library Association for- the upkeep and preservation of the S. Stacker WilUams Library. The writer was well acquainted with Brother WILLIAMS personally, and we have no doubt the library is an excellent one.
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I t seems from the report of their Committee on Ritual t h a t their M o n itor a n d Ritual was re-edited, copyrighted, a n d is ready for distribution. Fraternal recognition was extended t o t h e Grand Lodges of P a n a m a , Columbia and Ecuador, while t h a t relating t o Italy was deferred until their next Annaul Communication, a n d they confirmed t h e position taken b y their Grand Lodge in 1911 in recognizing t h e York Grand Lodge of Mexico. T h e Report on Correspondence was again presented b y M.'. W.'. Brother O. P . SPEBBA, a n d we are favored with a review of our 1922 P r o ceedings. , HARRY S . JOHNSON, M . ' . W . \ G r a n d Master, Cincinnati.
J. H . BROMWBLL, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Cincinnati. O. P . SPERRA, P . ' . G:. M . \ , Correspondent, Ravenna. Next Annual, Cincinnati, October 17, 1923.
OKLAHOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. Lodges, 433; members, 59,730; n e t gain, 1,923. Oklahoma, F e b r u a r y 27, 1923.
L E S L I E H . SWAN, M . - . W . - . G r a n d
Master. W e again note t h e absence of our Grand Representative, and take it t h a t imder t h e recommendation of their Grand Master, t h a t is where a Grand Representative near their Grand Lodge fails t o attend the Annual Communication for two years in succession the Grand Master be authorized to notify t h e Grand M a s t e r of t h e jurisdiction he represents and recommend t h e appointment of another brother, a nomination is now in order. T h e Grand Master has t h e following t o say in extending a welcome t o t h e brethren: I greet you as members of a Fraternity whose efforts to teach morality and practice charity, in its broadest sense, has made it one of the most potent factors in the advancement of Christian civilization that has existed in any age. Its mission is peace and good will. In the most remote parts of the earth, wherever civilization has penetrated, our lodges have been organized, and toda.v are engaged in the iioble work of teaching freedom and truth and love and morahty and benevolence, by our beautiful system of Symbolism so dear to us all. For the accomplishment of these purposes mystic chains bind together peoples of all nations in one common brotherhood.
I n presenting t h e subject of " N e c r o l o g j ' , " h e has the following few words t o say, which indeed is remarkable when we consider t h a t the Grand Lodge of the Indian Territory was organized almost fifty years ago: The Great Architect of the Universe has been kind to this Grand Lodge the past year and has permitted our line to remain unbroken. He has^not issued a summons for a single member of the official family of this Grand Lodge. I t is indeed remarkable when you consider the number of our Past Grand Masters, both those of Old Indian Territory and those of Oklahoma. Many of our sister Grand Jurisdictions have not been so fortunate.
. Dujing t h e year he either made or caused to be made official visits t o thirty of their lodges. H e refers particularly t o t h e laying of the corner-
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stone of the Masonic Temple in Oklahoma City. This took place on October 13, 1922; and it was necessary to divide the procession into three divisions. We regret that space will not permit of copying his entire report on this subject. We notice that he reports a Shrine picnic held in Oklahoma City. He reports that all present had an excellent time and particularly the children. We, however, wonder what this occurrence has to do with Symbohc Masonry and a dignified address of a Grand Master. We presume, however, that the Grand Master took part in this affair, and with the other children had a good time eating popcorn and peanuts. He rendered a number of decisions, and we note Number 1 provides that no political or other meetings which tend to impair the peace and hai-mony of the brethren shall be held in any of their lodge rooms. If all jurisdictious had a similar decision or law to the same effect it would avoid much grief and trouble among the membership of some lodges concerning the admission of some of these numerous outside organizations which have assumed to tag themselves masonic. Under the subject of "Physical Qualification," he took the position that their law on this subject was sufficient and therefore assumed to grant no special authority in conflict with the sarne. Under "Recommendations," he suggested that their law be amended so that one who was suspended for nonpayment of dues would be automatically restored to membership upon payment of all dues owing by him at the date of suspension, provided the payihent was made within three years after his suspension. After that date, however, a brother could only be restored by action of the lodge. The recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge. Here is one, however, which was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Grand Lodge, which will be of interest to our brethren: I recommend that whenever the Master and Wardens, supported by five members of the lodge, shall apply in writing to the Grand Master for permission for their lodffe to receive and act upon the petition for the degrees of a man who, under our law, is physically disqiiahfied to receive the degrees, that the Grand Master, after full investigation to satisfy himself that the same ought to be done, shall be authorized to issue his special dispensation" therefor.
He made the following recommendation concerning those who failed to appear in regular order to receive the remainder of the degrees after they have been initiated or passed, and it was approved by Grand Lodge: Whereas there is a great number of Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts now being carried on the books of the Secretaries because they have failed to advance for a year or more and seem to have lost interest. I therefore recommend that all siich who have failed to advance for a year or more shall be notified by the Secretary that they must apply for advancement before the first day of July, 1923, or they will be subject to suspension for delinquency and will be charged a delinquency fee of So.OO: and that these, together with those who shall hereafter prove delinquent for a year or more, shall be notified by the Secretary and suspended as delinquents for non-payment of dues under Section 36, page 62, of the Uniform Code; and immediately upon such suspension shall be charged a delinquency fee of $0.00, which shall be paid before they can be balloted upon for advancement.
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We had never thought of the proposition in t h a t light before, b u t t h e suggestion is an excellent one, and we have no doubt it will aid materially in bringing about some reform in future concerning those who take little or no interest after they have received one or two degrees. The Grand Secretary presents an unusupl report in t h a t i t contains practically no tables, either dealing with finances or membership. H e reports, in a very brief manner, a summing up of membership, b u t we fail to find any synopsis of returns showing t h e work done by the several lodges in their jurisdiction. Of course ttiis is none of our business, b u t we a r e curioii.s to know just why M O S E omits so valuable a table from the permanent records of their jurisdiction. T h e Report on Correspondence is prepared, a s usual, b y Brother THOMAS CHAUNCEY HUMPHRY,
a n d includes a fraternal review of our
1922 journal. H e certainly did catch t h e writer of this report napping. One year ago we ventured t o call his attention to a mistake made in t h e names of two of our most distinguished brethren, M.'. W.'. PEKBY M . HoisiNGTON and
M.'. W.'. W I L L I A M E A S T O N H U T C H I S O N , in which
he
cro.ssed t h e names and referred t o t h e former ps PERRY M . HUTCHINSON. We were foolish enough t o direct his attention to this error, and r o w he comes back a t us, admitting his guilt b u t a t t h e same time suggests t h a t in the future we spell his name correctly, which should be HUMPHRY and not H U M P H R E Y . This is another evidence of t h e old adage t h a t one living in a glass house should never throw stones. W e therefore plead not only guilty or more guilty, b u t really most guilty, and will t r y to stay on t h e reservation hereafter. WILLIAM E . STUART, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master, Shattuck. WILLIAM M . ANDERSON, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Guthrie. THOMAS C . HUMPHRY, P.'. G.'. M.'., Correspondent, Hugo.
Next Annual, Oklahoma City, Februray 26, 1924.
PANAMA-1922. T h e Proceedings designated as 1921-1922 contains t h e minutes of several Communications from March 7, 1921, t o March 8, 1922. I t is t o be regretted t h a t the Grand Lodge of Panama, like practically all Grand Lodges of Central a n d South America, furnishes n o statistics. I t seems t h a t little or no attention is paid to details. While t h e writer has no authority t o criticise or advise in matters of this kind, y e t we venture to recommend t o our brethren in what is ordinarily termed t h e Spanish and Portuguese lands, that they endeavor, as far a s possible, to imitate t h e other G r a n d Lodges of t h e world and assemble annual d a t a as to t h e membership of their various lodges, a s well as t o indicate in t h e same t h e number of lodges on their roUs. T h e y should likewise furnish a table showing t h e amount of work done b y each lodge during the year. We have counted the
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February,
number of Master Masons as sho^^Ti in their list of lodges, giving the names of the officers and members. However they have failed to list the name of their Lodge No. 4; therefore the number of members indicated in our statistics at the cor elusion of this report is only approximated. ABRAHAM D . H . MELHADO, M.". W . ' . Grand Master.
VICTOR JESURON, R.'. W.'. Grand Secretary, Panama.
PENNSYLVANIA-1922. I<odges, 534; members, 186,560; net gain, 6,084. We find the following in the minutes of their Quarterly Communication held on June 7, 1922, which shows the great interest manifested in that jurisdiction in behalf of their Masonic Home: WHEREAS, The brethren of Dauphin County have collected a fund of approximately seventy thousand dollars (S70,000; which they desire to turn over to the Grand Lodge to be used to build a cottage at Elizabethtown to be known as the "Dauphin County Memorial"; now therefore be it , Resolved, That upon the deposit with the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary of the moneys collected by the Dauphin County brethren, the Right Worshipful Grand Master and the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary be and they are hereby authorized on behalf of the Grand Lo'dge to execute a contract for the erection of the Dauphin County Memorial in accordance with plans approved by the Committee on Homes and the committee representing the Dauphin County brethren; provided that the contract price shall not exceed the moneys deposited with the Right Worshipful Grand Secretary.
At the same Communication a resolution was unanimously adopted extending sympathy to their Past Grand Master Brother GEORGE B . ORLADY, who is confined to his home on account of illness. We note in their minutes of the Quarterly Communication held September 6, 1922, that their late Brother JOHN WILLIAM WILBRAHAM bequeathed to their Masonic Home at Elizabethtown $100,000.00, and likewise an equal amount to the Frankford Hospital. They also report a bequest from Brother DANIEL W . CLARKE of $4,000.00 for the benefit of the Home. They had in tbeir War Relief Fund on November 15,1922, $173,054.13. The income from this fund is to be turned over to t i e Endowment Fund of their Masonic Home. From the report of the Finance Comnaittee they have a balance in the General Fund of $184,214.93. The expenses were more than $23,000.00 in excess of the income. ' In the report of the Ccmmittee on Temple we notice, they fist among their distinguished visitors the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hiamburg', Germany. We leave comments on this item to our own members. During the year they received as visitors 8,118 persons. For the information of the readers of this report we wiU say that aU visitors to the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia are conducted through the building by guides and the Secretary of the Committee on Temple. In the report of the Committee on Library it seems that they are interested in a research as to the relations of the patriots and statesmen who
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wece active in establishing t h e United S t a t e s government.
W e have n o
d o u b t this will result in some very interesting information for t h e benefit of'the Craft. In t h e report of t h e Committee on Mesonic H o m e s we notice t h e cost of
the
Philadelphia
Freemasons' Memorial
Hospital
is
approximately
S320,000.00. ,
T h e Annual Communication was held as usual, o n December 27, 1922.
R.'. W.'. ABRAHAM M . B E I T L E R , presiding. T h e first business transacted was t h e adoption of t h e report from their Committee on Correspondence concerning t h e United Grand Lodge of Queensland, t o which was extended t h e usual
fraternal
relations.
In
summing u p the basis on which recognition was extended t o this new-old G r a r d Lodge, we quote the following: It seems quite needless to say that this United Grand Lodge, like all other Englishspeaking Grand Bodies of Freemasonry, complies with the fundamental requirements of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for recognition, viz.: Legitimacy of orgin and lawful constitution; sovereign and independent control of Ancient Craft Masonry in the territory constituting the jurisdiction of the proposed Grand Lodge; belief in GOD and the immortality of the soul; and the Bible on its altars as the Great Light in Freemasonry. T h e G r a n d Master in presenting his address uses b u t six lines in introducinp' t h e various topics.
H e first refers t o a contribution of $80,000.00
from t h e b r e t h r e n in D a u p h i n C o u n t y for the benefit of t h e Masonic Home. Referring t o their Philadelphia Freemasons' Memorial Hospital h e states t h a t this institution has an endowment fund of S15,000.00.
As
this proposition h a s some connection with a contribution m a d e t o t h e Masonic H o m e b y the widow of one of their prominent members and a P a s t M a s t e r of Frankhn Lodge of Pittsburgh, wc quote t h e following: An Endowment Fund for the Hospital has been started. On November 15th it had reached the total of $15,000.00. The largest individual subscriber was our Brother GEORGE M. MCCANDLESS, a member of Crescent Lodge No. 576, Pittsburgh. His father, Major W . G, MCCANDLESP, was a Past Master of FrankUn Lodge No. 221. In her lifetime Brother GEOBGE M . MCCANDLESS'S mother, the widow of Major MCCANDLESS, requested that after her death her jewelry be sold and the proceeds turned over to the Masonic Homes a t Elizabethtown for such purposes as the son might deem best. The jewelry was sold and produced a little short of 310,000.00. Brother MCCANDLESS added the sum necessary to make SlO.OOO.OO and turned that over to me in April last, t h e income to be applied, in the first place, to maintaining the equipment of the Women*3 Solarium in the Hospital, and further, to add in any way possible to the comfort of the women guests. W e quote t h e following from his address under the head of " M a s o n i c Clubs": I was surprised when I came to look into the question of masonic clubs in our State to learn that there are 113 of them. I do not know their aggregate membership, but it must be a large proportion of our total membership. I have, upon giving the matter some thought and some study, reached the conclusion that the wisest course to adopt is to give the clubs recognition to the extent of keeping such supervision over them as is possible, to the end that they may be kept within the lines of masonic decorum and dignity, higher in our Grand Jurisdiction than in some others. The present President of the clubs in Pennsylvania is an earnest Mason and T have his assurance that all the clubs w'll be warned not to do anything, anywhere, on any occasion, or at any time which can bnng reproach upon the Fraternity to which all the club members belong.
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I t would seem from t h e above t h a t he is quite concerned, not so much on account of his personal interest in this subject, but because of his desire to see t h a t nothing is done which will bring disrepute upon t h e Fraternitj'. Indeed these questions are becoming more perious each year, and just what the result will be in the course of a few years no one can tell. H e refers t o the passing away of two of their distinguished craftsmen. P a s t G r a n d Master J O H N S . S E L L , and P a s t Master J O H N
WANAMAKER.
In referring to the d e a t h of R.". W.'. Brother SELL he states he was one of the best known citizens in western Pennsylvania, a m a n prominent apd successful in business affairs; h a d been t h e auditor of his county a n d mayor of his city a number of times. A t the time of his death he was President of the Westmoreland National B a n k in Greensburg. The writer of this report, first saw t h e light of d a y in t h e same county a n d near t h e home of Brother SELL. Pennsylvania h a s likewise lost a great and good man ir the passing away of their distinguished Brother J O H N WANAMAKEK, whose reputation as a merchant was n o t confined t o t h e borders of this countrj'.
The G r a n d Master decided t h a t it was proper to take a test ballot on a petition, b u t not " a test ballot on a test ballot." W e cannot imagine what condition would justify taking a ballot on a ballot. We can understand t h e proposition of talking an informal or test ballot on a petition, which of course is peculiar t o Pennsylvania only, b u t we cannot imagine a condition arising wherein it would be necessary t o take a test ballot on a test ballot. W e refer t o t h e above as a little digression and which r.o doubt will b e of interest to our own brethren. We quote t h e following under t h e subject of "Phs'sical Qualification," which we believe will appeal t o t h e average brother who is disposed t c be fair on this question: The Committee on Landmarks has passed on the question whether our Landmarks permit any exception to be made where a petitioner while in the late World War received injuries which disqualified him, and we decided that w'e could make no exception in his case though we deeply sympathizewith him. Many men are denied admission whose injuries were the result of some heroic act or due to accident. We decided that we could not inquire how the disqualification occurred.
We quote t h e following from this excellent address, and wish i t were possible (o place the same before every member in our own jurisdiction: In the Grand Lodge on December 27, 1878, in the address of the Grand Master it was decided that " T h e printing or publishing of any part of the proceedings of a lodge is prohibited and the brethren, who in their anxiety furnished an item for the newspapers, are fraternally admonished not to repeat the offense," and that decision has been printed in the Ahiman Rezon for many yeara. I t has also been published as Decision No. 781, Digest of Decisions, since 1912, and should be clearly understood and obeyed by every officer and member of a lodge. Contrary to that law, there have been for some time many ridiculous publications in newspapers concerning the proceedings of lodges in this jurisdiction, many of them giving the names of officers elected, and some giving the name of the brother who installed each officer. In the Proceedings of one lodge 'the name of every member present was given, which could only have been procured from the Secretary. Banquets have been published giving the names of the speakers and entertainers present and participating, who were not even members of the Fraternity, which was in violation of our requirements, as a lodge a t banquet is in a manner still a lodge and no one b u t Freemasons in good standing may par-
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ticipate thereat. Newspaper accounts have been given of lodges entertaining at dinner and dance with names of the ladies and gentlemen present. Hereafter this decision, as shown on page 204, Ahiman Rezon, and Proceedings of 1878, page 75, is to be strictly obeyed and any violation of it will not be tolerated.
The usual Report on Correspondence was prepared b y their faithful Brother THOMAS F . PENMAN, and in this valuable review he includes o u r Proceedings foi 1922. Referring t o his comment concerning the Masonic Service Association, we will say t h a t t h e action was not on account of any lack of investigation on t h e part of our Council of Administration, b u t was due t o one of t h e professional propagandists of t h a t Association, who succeeded in convincing some of our Past Grand Masters t h a t the Service Association should b e given a trial. This was done, a n d it will be noted in our 1923 Proceedings t h a t our Grand Lodge declined t o become a member of this organization. Our Grand Lodge for several years has been importuned on this subject b y several self-invited propagandists of this Association, which did not tend in the least t o do t h e organization any good. I n explanation of the endorsement of the once famed b u t now defunct Towne"-Sterling bill, t h e writer will say t h a t this proposition was sprung on Grand Lodge just before it closed and after possibly fifty per cent of our members h a d retired, b y the Sovereign Grand Inspector General of t h e Scottish Rite, who appealed t o the members along sentimental lines concerning our public schools, which naturally brought the desired r e sults. As is well known, this proposition is purely one of Scottish Rite Masonry. Brother PENMAN concludes this report with a number of excellent comments which we regret space will not permit of our repeating. W e are somewhat surprised, however, t o note his reference t o t h e K u Klux K l a n . We submit t h a t m a n y of the propagandists of this organization claim t h a t it is " Masonry in action," yet on the other hand it must be borne in mind t h a t we n o w have almost thirty societies or organizations, all of which claim a connection more or less with Freemasonry, and strange as it m a y seem many of them are sponsored "by some of our Grand Lodges. W e should be consistent in matters of this kind and we doubt very much whether even a reference should be made to the Klan in the Proceedings of a Masonic Grand Body. Brother PENMAN refers his readers t o his review of t h e Texas Proceed-' ings, which we observe is a reproduction of the talk made before their Grand Lodge b y one who is now and has been for a long time t h e main propagandist of t h e Masonic Service Association. We fear Brother PENMAN'S a d vice m a y n o t be very good, in \ i e w of the action of our Texas brethren in dealing with Masonry in Mexico. ABRAHAM M . BEITLEH, R . \ W . ' . Grand Master, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. JOHN A. PERRY, R . \ W . \ Grand Secretary, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. THOMAS F . P E N M A N , Correspondent, Philadelphia.
Next Annual, Philadelphia, December 27, 1923.
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ISLANDS.
' February,
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS-1923. Lodges, 86; members, 6,680; net gain, 383. Manila, January 23, 1923. QpiNTiN PABEDES, M . ' . W . \ Grand Master. We are pleased to note that our Grand Representative, Brother EDWIN L. DHIGGS, was present.
They extended the honors of a formal introduction to General.LEONAHD WOOD, now Governor-General of the Philippine Islaids. It was indeed ar. honor to receive so distinguished a character and a member of the Craft, but we regret to note that the record of this auspicious occasion is marred by a resolution immediately following his talk, extending congratulations for Brother WOOD having been elected to the 33°. We can see no similarity, and therefore wonder why an entire outside proposition should be introduced after the reception of so distinguished a citizen and soldier as General WOOD.
We take pleasure in quoting the following from the Grand Master's address wherein he refers to the passing away of many of their brethren: We learn to love our brethren very deeply, hence a feeling of sadness always comes upon us in a meeting like this,.when we contemplate the fact that some who wore with us last year, and who were accustomed to meet with us each recurring Annual Communication no longer grace our halls, b u t arc now employed in the Lodge Above from whose bourne no traveler returns. During the past year many members of our Grand Jurisdiction have passed from life to eternity. It is but fitting that we should express our sorrow for their loss, • and our appreciation of the splendid effect upon our lives which the services of these departed brethren have made. Our lives were benefited by our association with them, and we value their example and influence.
His address deals largely with local matters, and thereifore we can quote but little from it. I t seems they publish a masonic journal or magazine, known es "The Level," and the Grand Master covers this subject fully and recommends that it be continued under a modified plan—that is, be controlled by a committee on "Review and Publication." We doubt not-that in view of the many languages spoken in those Islands a journal of this kind, properly handled, would be Of great value and much better than attempting to propagate some of the prepared addresses on masonic subjects which are largely mixed with outside matters, political, economic and otherwise. He refers to the organization of several lodges in the Islands by the so-called Grande Oriente Espanol, and hopes that they will soon settle the matter and no doubt the lodges will be withdrawn. We hope so, but are inclined to believe that these spurious Grand Lodges, such as the one in question, should be left alone. We note that our Philippine brethren hst among the lodges recognized by thenn that of the Alpina of Switzerland, which, raises the question, at least in our own jurisdiction, whether it is right and proper to maintain fraternal relations with any Grand Lodge which recognizes any organization which tends to establish a supreme or governing Grand Lodge of Freemasons.
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A resolution was introduced which was signed by members of eight lodges, recommending a n increase in the salary of t h e Grand Secretary from $2,400.00 t o $3,600.00, b u t they added, as a final section, a resolution t h a t t h e Grand Secretary b e compelled t o stay a t the office of the Grand Lodge during working hours on all days except Sundays a n d holidays. T h e resolution was not adopted. Of course we know nothing of t h e conditions, b u t doubt t h e wisdom of making anything of this kind semi-pubhc. The Committee on Correspondence presents a n interesting report a n d covers several subjects in t h e introduction, among which we notice one having reference to t h e so-called Masonic Service Association of t h e United States. W e cannot refrain from commenting on these few words: " T h e Masonic Service Association is holding its own against the propagandists opposed t o i t . " Now t h e dear brother who wrote this portion of t h e report was either misinformed concerning the propagandists, or h e should be a little more careful in making a statement of this kind. T h e facts are masonic history nowhere records a more perfect system of propaganda t h a n t h a t p u t o u t b y this so-called Masonic Service Association. E v e n P a s t Grand Masters were enlisted to become self-invited guests of Grand Lodges for the puipose of spreading propaganda in regard t o this organization. Kansas is nicely reviewed, covering our 1922 journal. T h e brother who reviewed our 1922 Proceedings compliments u s with four pages of b i s excellent report, and we note t h a t all important transactions are included. This of course does not refer t o the portions in which reference is made t o the writer of this report. FREDERIC H . STEVENS, M . \ W . ' . Grand Master, Manila. N E W T O N C . COMFORT, R . \ W . ' . Grand Secretary, Manila. C H A R L E S S . B A N K S , Correspondent.
Next Annual, Manila, January 29, 1924.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-1923. Lodges, 15; members, 1,140; net gain, 55. C h a r l o t t e t o w n , J u n e 27, 1923.
JAMES MERRILL MURLEY, M . ' . W . " .
Grand Master. Brother WILLIAM G . M C D O N A L D , as representative of our Grand Lodge, was present. The Grand Master in presenting his address extends a cordial welcome to the brethren present and also is not unmindful of the blessings and comforts they have all been privileged t o enjoy since their last Annual Communication. Under t h e head of "Necrology," he includes t h e name of our late Deputy Grand Master, R.'. W.'. Brother J O H N A. FERRBLL. We take t h e following words as expressing his appreciation of t h e co-operation of t h e Grand Officers in making visits throughout t h e jurisdiction:
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Through the unswerving loyalty and unbounded enthusiasm of the Grand Officers, together with the hearty and unstinted support of the officers and members of the various lodges, T was able to successfully carry out this cherished programme. The result, as regards attendance was beyond expectation. The average attendance of visitors exceeded that of members, indicating the very gratifying interest taken by the brethren in lodges other than their own, as well as the pleasure there is to be derived from a frequent fraternal intercourse with the brethren of another lodge. An average attendance of nifte Grand Officers nust prove to you that the dutie.s, responsibilities and honors of subordinate offices were placed on most deserving and capable shoulders. The work of the Grand Officers in conferring the degree, under the capable supervision of the Grand Lecturer was of a very high order and the privilege of raising a candidate and giving the lectures in full in every lodge a source of great satisfaction and pleasure to me. One of their lodges accepted a petition, elected and conferred t h e first degree on a candidate who resided within the jurisdiction of another lodge. T h e m a t t e r was referred t o the Grand Master, who ordered t h a t t h e lodge accepting t h e petition and conferring t h e first degree should rehnquish the brother a n d all moneys paid by him a n d to apologize to the lodge which was entitled to the candidate, for violating t h e laws of their G r a n d Lodge. W e wonder w h a t w^ould be the result if. t h e offended lodge refused to accept t h e candidate? W e s u b m i t the following to our b r e t h r e n , and would ask t h a t they read these remarks carefully: Unfortunately we have more than a few brethren in every lodge who take very little active interest in the work, deeming it sufficient to pay their annual dues and keep in "good standing." It is a matter for the most profound regret that such members cannot appreciate the wonderful opportunity they are passing over so lightly when they fail to cement by fraternal intercourse in lodge convened, the sacred bonds of brotherhood and true friend-* ship they have been privileged to contract. The development of the masonic spirit should be rapid and fruitful in higher aims and aspirations, resulting in the very choicest type of citizenship. Such a Mason is a friend and brother t o all who are in any way afflicted or distressed, regardless of their station or affiliation; acclaiming to the community the virtues of Masonry and establishing in the minds of all the truth of our profession that we are descendants of the same stock, brothers in the same family, under the fatherhood of GOD. We regret t o r o t e t h a t owing t o iU health their faithful Grand Secret a r y , R.*. W.*. Brother E . T. CARBONELL, was obliged t o relinquish his oflSce. W e sincerely hope, however, t h a t he m a y be spared to his b r e t h r e n for m a n y years to come. E . W. M A C K A Y , M.*. W . ' . Grand Master, Charlottetown. E R N E S T ICEMP, R . ' . W / . Grand Secretary, Charlottetown. N e x t Annual, Charlottetown, J u n e 26, 1924.
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OUEBEC-1923. Lodges, 74; members, 12,677; net gain, 618. Montreal, February 14, 1623.. CHARLES MCBUBNEY, M / . W / . Grand Master. We take pleasure in recording the presence, at this Annual Communication, of our Grand Representative, M.'. W.". E. A. EVANS. . At the beginning of this Communication the Deputy Grand Master occupied the Grand East, and after ascertaining that a constitutional number of lodges were represented, the Grand Master entered, accompanied by their Director of Ceremonies, and assumed his station, after which the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Grand Master has the following to say, among other things, in the beginning of his address: * First, my brethren, I call upon you, in your individual and corporate capacity, t o acknowledge with fervent gratitude and guidance of the G.A.O.T.U., during the past year and to reflect on the many mercies that we have received at His hands. He is the Great, Light in the center towards which all the teachings of Masonry tend, and without which we have not the spiritual vision to use aright the working tools of our profession. Let us accept His revelation as the trestle board plan for the construction of our moral edifice, and so use the mallet and the chisel, in Faith and Hope, that we may erect a Temple for the inspiration and the healing of the nations.
We note under the head of "Official Visits," that a number of lodges were honored with his presence; likewise, he attended a number of masonic functions, such as St. John's Day celebrations and other meetings of that kind. , He calls attention to the fact that their Masonic Temple in Montreal has been outgrown by the wonderful increase in membership in that district, and it is suggested that efforts be put forth at once looking toward the erection of a new Masonic Temple. We wiU look forward with considerable interest to the construction of a building which we are sure will be in keeping with the Fraternity in that jurisdiction. The Grand Z concludes with an excellent adrnonition to the Craft* and we regret that space will not permit of quoting more than the following, which is the final paragraph in his excellent address: Finally, my brethren, let me urge upon you to draw closer to each other; let us t a k e more seriously those obUgations that we have assumed,and more faithfully carry out in our lives those eternal principles upon which our Order rests. May you so enjoy your intercourse with each other here that you will go back to your lodges with a clearer vision of the beautiful and subhme possibilities of the Craft and filled with an enthusiasm that will sweep away all the barriers that ignorance, selfishness or superstition may interpose between you and your brethren, so that each lodge may be the fertile soil in which the pure white lily of Brotherly Love, Rehef and Truth may perfectly unfold itself and shed its healing fragrance beyond your sacred walls until masonic lodges shall forever be unnecessary because all men have seen " t h e hieroglyphic light," and have reahzed the masonic ideal of the brotherho'jd of man.
We note they, hke our own Grand Jurisdiction, have hsted in their Proceedings the names of all the brethren who made the "supreme sacrifice" and the names of the members who survived overseas.
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T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence was p r e p a r e d b y M.*. W.'.
Brother
E . T . D . CHAMBERS, and in s u b m i t t i n g his r e p o r t he first covers several m a t t e r s which seem t o be u p p e r m o s t in t h e m i n d s of m a n y of the prominent m e m b e r s of t h e several G r a n d Jurisdictions, particularly in t h e United States. W e c a n n o t refrain from quoting t h e following under t h e subject of " M a t t e r s Foreign t o M a s o n r y , " as t h i s is in absolute accord, with the views of t h e writer of this report, supported b y t h e policy of our Grand Lodge: I t cannot have escaped the attention of any observant masonic student that a more or less definite desire has been manifest in some quarters to have the masonic body take a direct part in matters altogether outside the pale of Masonry. Brother WEST, the CaUfornia chairman of Correspondence, has pointed out that the addresses of some Grand Masters deal with questions that come dangerously close to tbe border Une of Masonry, and still another writer is of the opinion that to the rapid growth in membership, bringing into our ranks many who have not found their way into the spirit of Masonry, must be attributed the chief reason for the endless searching after strange fields of endeavor. But why it should be so in view of the fact that the longest life is far too short a time in which to master all of the studies prescribed and to perform all the duties taught in the degrees of Freemasonry is one of those things which is difficult to understand. More than one masonic speaker and writer of the year have questioned the wisdom of introducing into a masonic body such a matter as national education for instance, and it has been well said thatif the lessons taught in the ceremonies do not better fit a man to meet the great questions of the day, the introduction of such matters within the portals of a masonic lodge will not add anything in the way of increasing his interest or make him a better citizen or induce him to take greater interest in the issues of the day, which must be settled through the proper channels of a representative form of government. W e are under obUgations t o B r o t h e r C H A M B E R S for his excellent review of our 1922 Proceedings, a n d we are t a k i n g t b e liberty, of quoting a few Unes w i t h reference t o t h e writer of t h i s report. I n doing so we might say t h a t t h i s is the first instance during our years of service t h a t we have ever q u o t e d a n y t h i n g of a personal n a t u r e , b u t we do so in order t h a t our own b r e t h r e n m a y know t h a t t h e position occupied b y t h e F r a t e r n i t y in this jurisdiction is sanctioned b y some of t h e best mpsonic scholars and thinkers in other jurisdictions: In the person of R.'. W.". Brother ALBERT K . WILSON, chairman of Foreign Correspondence, Grand Lodge has a skillful and powerful upholder of the principles of true Freemasonry, and one who is properly jealous of its independence of every other organization, whether society, state, or educational. ALiji.N P . SHATFORD, M.*. W . * . G r a n d Master,
Montreal.
W . W. WILLIAMSON, R . ' . W . * . G r a n d Secretary, Montreal. E . T . D . CHAMBERS, P / . G.*. M . * . , Correspondent, Quebec. N e x t Annual, Montreal, F e b r u a r y 13, 1924.
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RHODE ISLAND—1923. Lodges, 42; miembors, 16,257; net gain, 821. Providence, May 21, 1923.
NOBHIS GEEENLEAP ABBOTT, M . \ W . \
Grand Master. Gur Grand Representative, Brother JOHN R . DENNIS, was present. They received as honored guests M.'. W.'. WILLIAM N . PONTON, Grand Master of Canada; M.'. W.". Brother AETHUR M . BROWN, Grand Master of Connecticut, and Brother THOMAS MCKENZIB, Past Grand Master of the same jurisdiction. , The Grand Master in presenting his address, begins with the following words: "The Moving Finger writes; and having writ, Moves on! nor all your piety nor wit Shall lure i t back to cancel half a line, Nor all your tears wash out a word of i t . " In the vast order of things, we are called upon to act our part as a cog in the wheel of time which moves steadily forward, ever advancing toward theideal and perfection of the plans which the Supreme Architect of the Universe has designed upon the trestle board of life. It is not for the finite to grasp the full import of the Infinite. Only minute drops of wisdom are gathered from the showers that pour down upon us. The individual is completely lost in the great scheme of things. ' Slowly but surely, the evolution of the universe proceeds toward the accomplishment of the perfection which is the ultimate desire of the Malcer of all. I t is for us who are here given but an instant of life, to use it wisely, as an aid toward the fulfillment of His plans.
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" T o each is given a bag of tools, A shapeless mass,.and a book of rules. And each must make, e'er t i m e be flown A stumbling block or a stepping stone."
Under the head of "Foreign Correspondence," he refers to the socalled Masonic Service Association of the United States investigating the question of extending fraternal recognition to other Grand Lodges, and submitting a standard form for Grand Lodges to follow in dealing with this subject. We rise to ask the question, Since when did any regular Grand Lodge of Masons delegate to any self-constituted organization ,the right to pass judgment for it as to what is regular and what is irregular in extending fraternal recognition? This to a certain extent confirms the current report recently appearing in the public press, that at the time of laying the corner-stone of the Washington memorial a meeting of Grand Masters was held for the purpose of establishing a general or supreme or international Grand Lodge. The Grand Master has the following to say under the head of " Masonic Burial": There is a growing tendency to escape the responsibility of a masonic funeral. Officers of the lodges are busy men and the Masterfindsitextremely difficult to secure the necessary quota for such occasions. Many times the hour for the services is fixed without consulting the Master of the lodge, or an out-of-town commitment requires a whole day's time. While these conditions are incident to the occasion, they, nevertheless, have a deterrent effect.
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Masonic burial is a rights which belongs to every brother, and it is our bounden duty to perform t h i s last service whenever it is properly requested. The service, moreover, should be dignified and impressive, giving the ritual in an accurate and sympathetic manner Looseness and careless conduct at such t i m e s i s not only unbecoming our Institution, but° should under no circumstances, be countenanced. I t is.for the Master to hare his officers and as many members as possible, in attendance and to see that they appeal in proper clothing.
It is indeed sad when an occasion presents itself for one of our lodges to lay away the remains of a brother, to find that out of a membership of possibly one to two thousand members less than one dozen of the faithful will appear to take part in this beautiful service. Revamping the funeral service will have no effect so "far as these conditions are concerned. The only remedy, in the opinion of the writer, will be that of making more Masons and less members, and do less in dealing with outside organizations and trying to turn the Masonic Institution into a so-called educational, political or economic machine; in other words, in the language of the people in the West, we should get our ears to the grass roots. Our Rhode Island brethren took another "crack" at the physical qualification question, and for the "steenth" time they have established another "order," and we quote the same herewith: The physical qualification of a candidate shall be determined by the subordinate lodge receiving the petition, and the several lodges are enjoined to satisfy themselves in each case, of the ability of the candidate to understand, and explain or exemplify the secrets of the Craft when properly called upon, and of the ability of the candidate to support himself and his dependents.
They resolved to make an assessment upon their members of one dollar per annum for the purpose of establishing what they term "The Grand Lodge Educational Fund," which is to be used as a sort of revolving loan fund for college scholarships for the sons and daughters of Master Masons. They likewise adopted a resolution providing for a fee of $5.00 for each application for affiliation, and also the same fee for the Entered Apprentice degree, the receipts to be applied for a Masonic Home. AKTHDB G. NEWELL, M.'. W . ' . Grand Master, Pawtucket. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS, R . ' . W:. Grand Secretary, Providence.
SASKATCHEWAN—1923. Lodges, 168; members, 12,392; net gain, 422. Moose Jaw,'June 20, 1923. A. SHEPPHAHD, M.'. W.". Grand Master. We again note the absence of om- Grand Representative. Notwithstanding the brother was recommended as one who would properly repre-' sent pur Grand Jurisdiction near the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, be has failed thus far to put in an appearance. We venture to crave .the nomination of some brother who will attend to this duty, which is by ho means an emptj' honor. , '...'. ,'
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S p e a k i n g of h i s o w n G r a n d L o d g e , h e q u o t e t h e f o l l o w i n g f r o m t h e P r e f a c e t o t h e a d d r e s s of t h e G r a n d M a s t e r : Masonry, at that time, was not in the same flourishing condition .in the West as it is today. The number of active Masons on the Grand Register of Manitoba, then resident in what is now the Province of Saskatchewan,wasin the neighborhood of 700, yet despite this small, enrollment of charter members, such was the energy and optimism displayed that success followed success; the new Giand Lodge rapidly demonstrated her right to a place among the oldei Grand Jurisdictions of the Dominion and the efforts put forth by ^those. zealous brethren .of the earlier days were more than justified in the remarkable development that followed.
In 1917 ar as.sessment was made on their lodges for their Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund, and it seems fifty-eight of their lodges up to the present time have failed to contribute the total amount required from them, and likewise thirty-two new lodges have been constituted since that date and they have made no offering. In view of this condition the Grand Master issued the following Edict: Therefore, I, ALEXANDER SHEPPHARD, Grand Master of tbe Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, A. F. & A. M., do hereby set apart the regular meeting of each lodge in December to be known as Benevolent Fund Night (or, if impossible, to make arrangements for the meeting in December, the regular business meeting in January), and do direct that each lodge shall make special arrangement to have skilled brethren to discuss the matter before the lodge, and that, in the fifty-eight old lodges that have outstanding balances to the Fund and also in the 32 new lodges, committees be appointed sind a thorough campaign inaugurated to secure aliberal contribution from each member before February 28, 1923,:and t h a t , i n the 80 lodges that have cleaned up on the 1917 appeal (while contributions might be accepted from any member who felt disposed to assist) that arrangements be made to give the members taken in since 1917 an opportunity of contributing to tbe Fund.
The Grand Secretary's report is excellent, covers all matters in detail, giving a complete summary of membership and including the number of lodges on their rolls. We regret to notice there is no review of our Proceedings in their Report on Correspondence. We hope for something better one year hence. J. W. MACNEILL, M.-. W.-. Grand Master, Battleford. W. B. TATE, R.'. W . \ Grand Secretary, Regina. Next Annual, Prince Albert, June 18, 1924.
SCOTLAND-1922. Lodges, 1,158; members, 93,763. A Quarterly Communication was held on August 3, 1922, with the Right Honorable the EARL OP ELGIN, C . M . G., Grand Master, presiding. Our newly appointed Grand Representative was introduced to the Grand Lodge by their Grand Director of Ceremonies. This indicates that our brethren across the water are more appreciative of these honors than we in the United States. They report that a request had been received from the Grand Lodge of New Zealand for jurisdiction over the Islands of Samoa, which was for-
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merly a possession of Germany, but under the order of the League of Nations, was placed under the laws and government of New Zealand. After the matter had been taken up with the Grand Lodge of England, ard they having no objections, the request was granted. - "The District Grand Secretary of Natal submitted a letter asking for instructions in connection with the Order of the Eastern Star. The letter was referred to a special committee. The following notice, after receiving due consideration, was adopted at their Quarterly Communication held on November 2, 1822: "With reference to the recognition by the Grand Lodge of Scotland of the Supreme Council for Scotland of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, and sister Supreme Councils of that Rite recoKnized by it, as being in amity with the Grand Lodge of Scotland, it is resolved that such recognition shall not apply to' Supreme Councils that actively govern or promulgate the Craft degrees and ceremonials or anyof the m, viz., the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft (including the Marie), and Master Mason, and the ceremony of Installed Master.
As the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite has, ever since its inception, exercised of its own volition, jurisdiction over the first three degrees of iSymboUc Masonry in practically all of the South and Central American countries, as well as in other places throughout the globe, we are wondering just what Supreme Councils of the Scottish Rite can, under this motion, be recognized by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. This action without doubt means that the Grand Lodge of Scotland cannot recognize as regular either the Northern or Southern Jurisdictions in the United States; therefore what is there left to recognize? A communication was received from the Grand Lodge of Honduras requesting the Grand Lodge of Scotland to allow Scotland's two lodges in Honduras, Tela No. 1196 and Ceiba No. 1266,. to take out Charters, . or as they term it, Letters Patent, under the Grand Lodge of Honduras. The Grand Lodge ot Scotland very properly tabled the commimication for the reason that as yet they have not extended fraternal recognition to the .Grand Lodge of Honduras. We notice in their minutes of the Communication of November 2,1922, that an Entered Apprentice appeared before their Grand Committee on account of having been expelled. The committee, however, sustained the action of the lodge. Our brethren will be interested to know the form used in Scotland in "calling off" and "on." When a lodge is "called off" it is "reduced to the first degree"; when "called on" it is "raised to the third degree." Quarterly Communication February 1, 1923. The following motion is to be presented on May 3, 1923, at their Quarterly Communication: That the holding in London in 1924 of the British Empire Exhibition, which will be visited by thousands of brethren of the Craft from overseas, provides an opportunity for calHng an International (World's) Conference of Freemasons in London in 1924; and,if so considered, that the Grand Lodge of Scotland approach the sister Grand Lodges of England and Ireland and other Grand Lodges in amity, to enlist their cordial interest and aid in supporting such a conference.
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Their late Brother JOHN A. FORREST bequeathed a legacy of five thousand pounds t o Grand Lodge as a special trust to b e designated " T h e John Forrest T r u s t , " to be utilized in granting annuities t o t h e children of Freemasons. T h e bequest was accepted by Grand Lodge. T h e R t . Hon. T H E E A R L OF E L G I N , C . M . G . , M . ' . W . - . Grand Master.
DAVID R E I D , J. P., R.". W.\ Grand Secretary, Edinburgh.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA—1923. Lodges, 106; members, 10,293; net gain, 1,157. They include with this year's Proceedings a picture of their proposed Masonic Temple in t h e city of Adelaide, which from all appearance, is emblematic of t h e Craft and will be an honor to their jurisdiction. W e congratulate our South Australian brethren, and trust this work m a y be carried forward t o completion a t an early date. I t will be interesting t o our readers t o know t h a t t h e Grand Master issues a summons to all members t o attend their Half-yearly Communication and any others which may intervene between t h a t and their annual rneeting. At their Half-yearly Communication held October 18, 1922, we note t h e absence of our Grand Representative. On t h e recommendation of their proper committee, one thousand guineas was voted from their General F u n d t o t h e Building F u n d on a proposition t o establish a minimum subscription to their lodges, which with us means annual dues. Quite a discussion took place, b u t t h e recommendation of their Grand Secretary was adopted, and it provides for a minimum charge of £ 2 2s. per a n n u m . . T h e Correspondence Report, covering our 1922 Proceedings, was prepared b y Brother W. H . ESSEX, recorded as our Grand Representative. We do not have t h e shghtest objection t o Brother E S S E X representing our Grand Lodge; however, our records show t h a t a change was made in 1918 and we regularly commissioned Brother A. E . GIFFORD, of Adelaide, and are so carrying him in our list in t h e Annual Proceedings. A R T H U R W I L L I A M P I P E R , M.". W . \ G r a n d Master, Adelaide.
CHARLES R . J. GLOVER, R.". W . ' . Grand Secretary, Adelaide.
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SOUTH CAROLINAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. Lodges, 284; members, 28,137; net gain, 991. Charleston, March 14, 1923. J. CAMPBELL BISSEL, M.-. W.'. Grand Master. We regret to note the absence of our Grand Representative at this Communication, and as his absence seems to be a regular habit we again take the liberty of suggesting that it might be well for some other brother to have this honor conferred upon him, and especially in view of the fact that oiu- Grand Representative lives in the same city where the Grand Lodge was held. We take pleasure in quoting the following from the address of the Grand Master: The Masonic Fraternity throughout this whole great nation has made signal advances, and the flower of. our youth is clamoring for admission. We have every reason to believe that the men of the Craft are catching the vision of the useful part that our Institution is destined to play in the constructive life ofthe world, and are striving and will ever strive to make that vision a constant and ceaseless reality. It has been said that the poet of the past coined the word opportunity from the two Latin words " O p " and " P o r t u s , " meaning "toward the harbor," for, like the sea, opportunity carries us forward on its bosom against tide and wind, always toward the goal of our desires, and the fulfillment of our aims. Let no Mason fail to grasp the vision, and press forward toward the mark of his high calhng.
As the old saying goes, the Grand Master laid his cards all out on the table, as six pages of his address are consumed in reporting his opinions. All, however, are of a local nature and none of them would appeal to the Craft in general. We note as a means of entertainment that they are to witness the exemphfication of the Work by the DeMolay boys. We notice a reference in-the report of the Committee on Jurisprudence concerning physical qualifications, and a recommendation that the opinions on physical qualifications be riot printed in the Proceedings. Our South Carolina brethren need have no hesitancy in printing matters of this kind in full as they do it in other jurisdictions, even indicating the kind of machinery necessary for the applicant to use in "conforming" to the Ritual. We are pleased to say, however, that Kansas is not one of them. M.". W.". Brother JAMES L . MICHIE presents another very complete and interesting review. He refers to our "full dramatized form" in conferring the degree of Master Mason, and requested the writer to explain what it is. We will say in answer to the question that this form of conferring the third degree was made a part of our Work about twenty-eight years ago, and consists of using fifteen Fellow Crafts instead of four. All are in robes and wearing attire according to the traditions as we understand them. It does not in the least change the regular form and floor movements for conferring the third degree, but it is extremely interesting and very much appreciated by members who are fortunate enough to see it conferred in that way. There are but eight lodges in our jurisdiction practicing this dramatized form.
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DAKOTA.
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Brother M I C H I E asks w h y we do not include with our pictures, in addition t o t h a t of t h e Grand Master and appointive Grand OfRcers, pictures of t h e other elective Grand Officers. I n our jurisdiction i t is almost a universal custom t o advance our elective Grand Officers, hence their hkeness is included in t h e Proceedings when they arrive a t t h e office of Grand Master. J . C A M P B E L L B I S S E L , M . \ W . ' . G r a n d Master, Charleston. O. F R A N K H A B T , R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Columbia. J A M E S L . M I C H I B , P.*. G.: M.\,
Correspondent, D a r h n g t o n .
Next Annual, Charleston, March 12, 1924.
SOUTH DAKOTA-1923. Lodges, 165; members, 18,503; net gain, 711. Mitchell, J u n e 12, 1928. THEOBUS R . STONER, M.-. W.". Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, Brother J. B . BONT), was present. The Grand Master, in presenting his address, submits t h e following interesting paragraph which will without doubt appeal t o our readers: In olden times, at midnight's hour, the watchman in his rounds would cry ' ' Low twelve and all is well." May we not hope that the midnight hour of strife, turmoil and unrest is past, and believing that "All is Well" not only loolc forward to the dawn of a brighter day, but so live every hour, until at "High Twelve," we can feel we have indeed reached t h e meridian hour of peace, and universal brotherhood of man, over which, like a rainbow in the clouds, shines the fatherhood of GOD, and inspiration to use our time and talents to teach and practice the beautiful farreaching principles of our Order "Faith, Hope and Charity.''
The Grand Master was requested frequently t o pass on t h e right of a lodge to receive a petition a n d confer the degrees on those who f a v e been unfortunate in losing a n a r m or leg, and in all cases he replied t h a t if they could comply with t h e law—that is, get in proper forin with t h e aid of t h e proper mechanical appliances—they were entitled t o have t h e degrees conferred upon them. T h e Grand Master ruled t h a t students attending different schools and colleges in their State could not legally petition the lodge where t h e school or college was located without a waiver from t h e lodge in whose juiisdiction they were actual residents. In our State, under our law, we cannot even grant a lodge t h e privilege of waiving jurisdiction in matters of this kind so long as the applicant is an actual lesident within its jurisdiction. Of course they can receive his petition a n d if elected " r e q u e s t " t h e lodge where t h e schcol or college is located t o confer t h e degree. The Grand M a s t e r under the head of " Mushroom and Commercialized M a s o n r y , " presents a strong argument in favor of the Grand Lodge throwing about newly made Master Masons some restrictions concerniig petitioning a n d receiving what is termed the "higher degrees." W e regret t h a t space will n o t permit cf quoting all of his remarks; however, we feel justified in using t h e following:
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By mushroom Masonry I refer to the rushing and hurrying of the brothers into, and through the so-called higher degrees of Masonry before they have had time to study, digest or get an ordinary knowledge of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. I have seen a petition for t h e higher degrees p u t into the hands of a brother the night he received t h e M. M. Degree with the advice to hurry up and get to the top. I have seen brothers take these higher degrees before they had learned the lecture of the M. M. degree, before they could pafls an examination to be admitted into a lodge outside of their own, and whose Masonry, when they reached the top, was measured only-by the badges, buttons and emblems they wore.
T h e Committee on Jurisprudence, to whom this subject was referred, did not feel justified in expressing an opinion without due thought a n d consideration, a n d therefore recommended in t h e following words t h a t they be granted further t i m e : - ' Inasmuch as this Grand Lodge has always and persistently refused to recognize any of the so-called "higher degrees" in Masonry, your committee is of the opinion that any legislation along this line would be wholly inconsistent, and, therefore, think it undesirable to restrict the rights and privileges of our members without fuller investigation and more . mature deliberation than can be given or had at this session, and request that your committee be granted further time.
We are pleased t o note t h a t the Grand Lodge of South Dakota is about t o follow in the footsteps of our own G r a n d Lodge in t h e m a t t e r of erecting a building for t h e office a n d library of t h e G r a n d Lodge, a n d w e t a k e it t h a t t h e G r a n d Chapter, Grand Council a n d Grand Commandery as in our own case, will be provided with quarters. T o our notion there is no b e t t e r place t o p u t their money than in providing a building of this kind. Brother CHARLES L . BROCKWAY includes with his review a report dealing with our 1922 Proceedings. Referring t o t h e writer of this report, he states t h a t w e called t h e report of their G r a n d Secietery a real address, a n d t h a t if t h e Grand Secretary of Kansas submitted a report of this kind he would b e " s k i n r e d a l i v e . " Brother BHOCKWAY concludes with a s t a t e m e n t t h a t their Grand Secretary's report was a real report a n d covered t h e ground. Of course he did n o t grasp t h e meaning of t h e writer, not knowing to what h e referred, aiid in order t o set ourselves right with Brother BROCKWAY, we will say t h a t one of our Past Grand Masters a few years ago a s chairman of t h e Committee on Reports of G r a n d Officers, stated t h a t t h e Grand Secretary h a d no right to make any recommendations looking toward a m e n d m e n t s o r changes in t h e laws; in other words he proposed t o take away even t h e ordinary rights of a member of t h e Grand Lodge t o offer resolutions or propose a m e n d m e n t s t o t h e laws. Of course it was absurd in t h e extreme a n d it goes without saying did n o t bear fruit. R O B E R T S . LOCKHART, M . - . W . " . Grand M a s t e r , W a t e r t o w n . G E O R G E A. P E T T I GREW, R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Sioux Falls. C H A R L E S L . BROCKWAY, Correspondent, Sioux Falls.
N e x t Annual, Deadwood, June 10, 1924.
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TASMANIA-1922. Lodges, 34; members, 2,685; net gain, 191. Their half-yearly Communication was held in H o b a r t , August 26, 1022.
H E N K Y L . D ' E M D E N , M . " . W . - . G r a n d Master.
Charters were issued for t h e establishment of two lodges. Their venerable a n d esteemed Emeritus Grand Secretary, B r o t h e r JOHN HAMILTON, attained his eighty-eighth birthday on July 11th, a n d it was the pleasure of the Grand Master, President of the Board, and Acting Grand Secretary, t o express hearty congratulations t o this distinguished brother. On presentation t h e following motion was agreed t o : All lodges within a radius of ten miles of the Freemasons' Halls, Hobart and Launceston, shall be deem^fl *'City Lodges." Beyond that distance " C o u n t r y Lodges."
The following amendment t o one cf their regulations was adopted a n d speaks well for our brethren in this far away land: Whilst recognizing that loj'alty to one's native land is an essential qualification in Freemasonry, I also recognize that only those are acceptable who conform t o every lawful authority and uphold the interests and prosperity of the State in whigh they reside by promoting peace, cultivating harmony, and living in concord and brotherly love. I also recognize that disloyalty is a serious masonic offense. I will conform to every lawful authority and uphold the interests and prosperity of the State in which I reside.
Under t h e head of " M a i m e d or Blind C a n d i d a t e s , " our Tasrhania brethren t a k e t h e position t h a t it is one of the prerogatives of t h e Grand Master t o decide on the merits of such maimed person for admission into Freemasonry. W e admit t h a t the prerogatives of a Grand Master, according t o t h e Ancient Charges, Regulations a n d Landmarks, a s well as t h e traditions, are almost unhmited, b u t we challenge a n y one t o show us where there is a n y authority for a Grand Master t o waive a n y of t h e Landmarks or Ancient Charges of the Fraternity. T h e position taken b y t h e Grand Lodge of England makes n o such provision, b u t on t h e contrary t h e y apply what t h e writer of this report terms "good common, practical sense"; in other words, every lodge must be the judge, because they are just as much pledged t o conform t o the ancient customs a n d traditions of t h e Fraternity as a Grand Lodge or Grand Master. H E N R Y L . D ' E M D E N , M . \ W . ' . Grand Master.
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W. H . STRUTT, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary, Hobart.
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TASMANIA-1923. Lodges, 34; members, 2,827; net gain, 142. • Special Meeting October 20, 1922. At" the Annual Communication of February 24, 1923, the Grand Master referring to publicity through the press, had the following to say: I desire to say how much I deprecate-the publication of minute particulara regarding our ceremonies in the press. The matter of publicity, which has been referred to the Board of General Purposes, is deserving of serious consideration, and I hope that some definite ruling on such an important matter will soon be issued. Meanwhile 1 hope that those.in authority of private lodges will refrain from publishing information concerning their meetings.
We regret to say that in our own jurisdiction this habit has grown to something enormous, and it is not unusual to see the names of the candidates hsted in the daily papers, to say nothing of other business transacted in a tyled masonic lodge. -We likewise take pleasure in quoting the following from his address: Our Ancient Order, which has existed from time immemorial, is built upon the sure and sound foundations of piety and virtue, and has broken down antagonism and weathered the storms of centuries. The progress of the Order is noticeable the world over, and in our jurisdiction; small as it is, we have kept in the line of masonic advancement, and my great hope.is that our Institution will continue to increase in numbers and influence, and in the estimation of the people of our Island State.
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TENNESSEE—1923. Lodges, 461; members, 43,236; net gain, 2,267. Nashville, January 31, 1923. WALKER M . TAYLOH, M.". W.-. Grand Master. Kansas was represented by Brother HALLUM W . GOODLOB. Just before the Grand Master presented his address he called attention to their edict in regard to furnishing information of the transactions of the Grand Lodge to newspapers, and condemning illegal and unmasonic electioneering. We consider this a good regulation, as that which transpires in a masonic body should never be made the subject of the press, either directly or otherwise. We quote the following few words from the address of the Grand Master, as they are thoroughly applicable to present conditions in this country and elsewhere: The world at large is still a riot of conflicting emotions and will continue to be until it returns to a reverence for sacred things, until honest work is a pleasure, and there is recreated a proper respect for constituted authority. No institution is better qualified to bring about this happy result than is our noble Fraternity. Masonry accepts this responsibiUty—this duty we owe to our GOD, our country and to humanity. Some one has said, " I t has been the lot ol many to govern, but to govern well has been the lot of few.''
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The Grand iVIaster found i t necessary t o loan their Masonic H o m e Board $20,000.00 t o meet a deficit due t o their yearly appropriation of $50,000.00 having been exhausted; in other words, their expenses were approximately a n increase of over thirty-four per cent. The Grand Master was quite busy in answering questions, as we notice he rendered thirty-eight rulings during his administration, a i r of which ?re of purely a local character. Under the head of " O r d e r of the Eastern S t a r , " we quote t h e following, and wonder whether t h e ladies presented M.'. W.'. Brother TAYLOR with s beautiful bouquet before he left town: I have invariably found, where the Eastern Star held their meetings in the lodge rooms, that the rooms were clean and well kept and there existed a more earnest activity on the part of the masonic brethren. They have been untiring in their ministrations to t h e inmates of our Widows and Orphans' Home. Only a year ago, they presented this Grand Lodge with a splendid school building for the use of the boys and girls at the Home, and 1 am informed they have made much progress in raising funds to erect a splendid auditoriiim and chapel on the Home grounds in the very near future. All honor and success to the Order of Eastern Star. . M.". W.'. B r o t h e r H E N R Y A. CHAMBERS, chairman of t h e C o m m i t t e e
on Correspondence, presents a special report having reference t o a request for recognition from some of t h e Latin-speaking Grand Lodges, a n d is willing t o let t h e matter, rest until t h e Masonic Service Association, which has appointed a committee t o " d e a l with the preparation of information for use of t h e Grand Lodges of this country concerning the recognition of t h e foreign Grand L o d g e s " makes i t s report. W e venture t o ask Brother CHAMBERS why wait on any such self-constituted committee, as their report certainly could not be accepted as authentic, and further t h a n t h a t , is it n o t better for each chairman of t h e Committee on Correspondence t o m a k e his own investigation a n d findings? If, however. Brother CHAMBERS is willing t o defer this subject t o some one else, why n o t accept the excellent report i n the Alabama Proceedings for 1922? ' Three thousand dollars was appropriated for t h e compilation of a history of t h e Grand Lodge of Tennessee, a n d it wiU be money well spent. $6,500.00 was appropriated a n d paid t o the Board of Custodians for t h e purpose of inaugurating a, system of lectmers. M.'. W . \ Brother H E N R Y A. CHAMBERS presents t h e usual Report on Correspondence, and we appreciate t h e courtesy of having two pages of hia excellent review. G E O R G E L . H A R D W I C K , M . \ W . ' . G r a n d Master, Cleveland. STITH M . C A I N , R . ' . W . - . G r a n d Secretary, Nashville. H E N R Y A. C H A M B E R S , P.'. G.'. M."., Correspondent, C h a t t a n o o g a .
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TEXAS-1922. Lodges, 952; members, 117,492; net gain, 9,800. In opening this volume, we first come face to face with their retiring Grand Master, M.'. W.*. Brother D, FRANK JOHNSON. We have no doubt it is an excellent likeness, but we believe it would have been an improvement if the Scottish Rite button had been omitted from the lapel of his coat. Brother JOHNSON is a fine looking man, but there is nothing surprising about that, as he is a Kansas product. Following this, we observe the picture of Past Grand Masters ANSON RAINBY and JAMES JEFFERSON DAVIS, who passed to their reward during
the year. At a Special Communication held on October 1?, 1922, the Grand Lodge laid the corner-stone of the new Scottish Rite Temple in the city of San Antonio, and we notice that M.*. W/. Brother W. S. FLY delivered the principal address. We regret that space, will not permit of quoting more of his excellent address; however, we take advantage of the following: In all ages of the world, nations and peoples with any degree of civilization have celebrated, with great pomp and circumstance, the placing of the corner-stone of their stately and great buildings. The Egyptian, the Hebrew, the Greek, the Roman,, amid the most elaborate ceremonies and rejoicing, laid the stone signifying the stabihty and permanency of the building resting upon it. It was an occasion of. the most momentous importance and emperors, kings, senators, priests and judges deemed it a privilege to be present and participate, and the corner-stone came to be a representative of the highest and noblest position in life. This occasion marks a great step toward the culmination of masonic hopes and desires in this section of Texas, and it causes our hearts to swell with pride and joy to behold the tribute of this vast audience to the oldest and grandest of all fraternities. Organized and perpetuated through the necessities of mankind, it has grown hoary with age, but founded upon the principles of truth, "eternal years of GOD'S are hers," and perennial youth is her heritage and everlasting treasure. She is the creator of fraternalism, the mother of organized benevolence and charity. The great brotherhood has seen the birth, growth and decay of kingdoms, empires and dynasties, and although for untold ages persecution, intolerance, slander and misrepresentation have followed the Ancient Craft, it has survived and spread its doctrine of liberty, equality and fraternity throughout the civilized world. *
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Over a century and a quarter ago, in the virgin forests of America, our masonic forefathers fought and died for these great truths, and they have been written by mEisonic hands into the Constitution of t h e American Republic. WASHINGTON and most of his generals were Freemasons, and, after a successful conflict conducted by these brethren of the Ancient Craft, such Masons a s "WASHINGTON, HANCOCK and MARSHAL embalmed the doctrines of freedom in the great organic law, and they have been perpetuated and upheld by such Masons as JACKSON, POLK, GARFIELD, M C K I N L E T , ROOSEVELT, TAFT and HARDING.
The Annual Communication was held in Waco, December 5, 1922, and we are pleased to note that our Grand Representative, Brother WILLIAM CLARK, was present.
They were honored with the presence of two Past Grand Masters, FRANCIS E.LESTER, of New Mexico, and FRANK T. LODGE, of Michigan.
The usual honors were extended to these distinguished craftsmen. The Grand Master offered some remarks in regard to a visit he madeto an uncle in Kansas who has been a Master Mason for sixty-seven years. He failed, however, to either give the name of the imcle or the place where
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he is living. It reminds the writer of an experience some.years ago in one of our State conventions when a distinguished politician attempted to nominate a friend for an important office. He deUvered an oration which was a credit to himself and the State; however, he concluded without mentioning the name of his candidate, and only realized his mistake when the convention broke into one glorious applause when some one called for the name of the individual.' We consider the following few words from the Grand Master as good advice tc lodges at any time, and particularly under present conditions: Owing to the great spirit of unrest, which I beheve to be largely due to a "back wash'' of the war, I have at no time endeavored to adopt any pet poJicies or schemes or carry additional ideas into my work as Grand Master, but have endeavored at all times to maintain the Ancient Landmarks and carry out the work outlined by the Constitution, laws and resolutions of the Grand Lodge. I beheve it to be no time to attempt to bring in or try out new things, but that the great fundamentals of Masonry, which have stood the tests of thousands of years, should at all times be the guiding principles to which the Grand Master should contribute his efforts.
He reports having received an application for Litters of Dispensation, for a lodge at Coblenz, Germany, and in laying the matter before the Grand Lodge it requires five pages of the printed journal. In justification of his act in granting this authority he states that consent was given by one of the numerous German Grand Lodges. Said Grand Lodge not having been recognized as a regular Grand Lodge wc are wondering why it had any bearing in granting authority for the establishment cf a lodge in a country where there were already at least eight Grand Lodges. In the lists of deaths in other Grand Jurisdictions we noticeJie placed under the head of Kansas the name of Brother AARON H . CONNETT, as a Past Grand Master; but we are sorry to say he never served as Grand Master or held any other office in our Grand Lodge. As conclusive of the result of relaxation in the requirement of physical qualification of candidates, we quote the following from the report of their Committee on Jurisprudence: Your Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence would report that they have examined the ruhng of the Grand Master as to defects of applicants for the degrees. No good purpose would be attained by a review of the niunerous cases of defective men applying for the degrees. A survey of them might create the impression that Texas is the asylum of t h e halt, the blind and the lame of America, and that the brethren of this State are using every means to usher them into the lodges and convert them into homes for cripples and those to whom an application of the term of sound in members would be a farce and a travesty. The Grand Master lias labored to stem the tide of innovation tiiat would engulf Ancient Craft Masonry. Each one of these numerous cases must rest on its pecuHar facts and should not become a precedent for future action.
This should be a warning to the conservative element of our Grand Lodges to stem the tide cf the so-called progressives who in a short time will indeed engulf the Fraternity in innovations which are detrimental to the general interests of the Craft. We regret that space will not permit of reproducing more from this excellent report.
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We notice their M.'. W.'. Brother RANDALL was quite an instrument in entertaining t h e Grand Lodge on various subjects, as practically t w e n t y nine pages of t h e Proceedings are consumed in recording his addresses and talks. • T h e usual Report on Correspondence was presented by Past Grand Master S. M . BRADLEY, a n d includes 2. review of our 1922 Proceedings, Like others, he " t w i t s " our G r a n d Lodge in adopting t h e now defunct Towner-Sterling bill. Yes, we are r o doubt entitled t o Brother BRADLEY'S remark t h a t we have exceeded t h e speed limit, b u t we take this opportunity of advising h i m thst t b i s proposition was sprung on our Grand Lodge b y the S o v e r e i g n G r a n d l n s p e c t o r G e n e r a l of t h e Scottish R i t e just before t h e G r a n d Lodge closed a n d after fifty per cent of t h e members had retired from t h e room. They used ? s an a r g u m e n t in support of this bill, t h e sent i m e r t a l educational proposition, which naturally appeals to t h e red blooded American, and in this way they " p u t it o v e r . " M I K E H . THOMAS, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d M a s t e r , Dallas. W I L L I A M B . PEARSON, R . " . W . ' . G r a n d Secretary. Waco,
S. M . BRADLEY, P . ' . G.'. M . ' . , Correspondent, Denton. N e x t A n n u a l , Waco, December 4, 1923.
UTAH—1923. Lodges, 2 5 ; members, 4,321; n e t gain, 285. Salt L a k e City, J a n u a r y 16, 1923. E M E R Y R O Y GIBSON, M.-. W . - . Grand Master. • . Our G r a n d Representative, Brother ARTHUR C . W H E R R Y , was on hand. The G r a n d Master makes proper and touching reference to the passing away of t w o of their P a s t Grand Masters, Brothers CHARLES STETSON VAHIAN a n d ABBOTT R O B N E Y H E Y W O O D .
H e recommends t h a t restrictions be placed on all newly made Mester Masons u n t i l they will have committed t h e lecture of t h a t degree. His recommendation was referred t o their Board of Custodians and then t o their Committee on Jurisprudence, who w e n t further t h a n theGrand Master and recommended a resolution which was adopted, t h a t before a newly made brother was entitled t o a certificate of membership, receipt for dues, dimit or t o vote in his lodge, he should be examined and found proficient in t h e lecture of the M a s t e r Mason degree. W e rise to ask t h e question, why did t h e lodge take bis money a n d w h y did t h e Grand Lodge deprive him of his inherent rights? ' T h e y are rather opposed t o t h e name of Masonry for advertising purposes, as we note from t h e following section of their laws: No member of this lodge shall give the masonic name to any business concern, association, or calling organized o r prosecuted for profit or lor a livelihood: nor shall he use any masonic emblems or devices, on any business cards or si(;ns, or by way of advertisement, except for legitimate musonic purposes'.. • •
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T h e Grand Secretary presents a complete report,, dealing with t h e affejrs of his office; however, we cannot refrain from commenting on one column in his statistical tables under t h e head of " G a i n or Loss." T h e p a r i which we do n o t understand is why this column is footed and how much of it is gain and how much of it is loss? Of course one can separate the sheep from t h e goats, b u t why not make two columns? They adopted a " W h e r e a s " in two resolutions, recommending t o other Grand Jurisdictions t h a t before receiving petitions for t h e Mysteries of Masonry from one who has been a resident in U t a h t h a t they make a thorough investigation as t o his standing in the community where he lived in their jurisdiction. This course is based on the dominant ecclesiastical organization in their jurisdiction. As usual the closing incident of their Communication was the transfer of their signet ring t o t h e newly elected and installed Grand Master. T h e Report on Correspondence was prepared b y Brother SAM H E N R Y GOODWIN, and we are pleased t o note a courteous review of our 1922 Proceedings. L E R O Y AYLMER M C G E E , M.". W . " . G r a n d Master, Price.
SAM H E N R Y GOODWIN, R . ' . W . ' . Grand Secretary and Correspondent, Salt Lake City. Next Annual, Salt Lake City, January 15, 1924.
VERMONT-1923. Lodges, 103; members, 18,229; net gain, 428. Burlington, June 13, 1923. GEORGE I. W H I T N E Y , M . " . W / . Grand Master. Our Grand Representative, in t h e person of their venerable and faithful Grand Secretary, M.'. W.". Brother H E N R Y H . ROSS, was present. We note from t h e Grand Master's address t h a t they hold annual meetings for their District Deputies, a t which time matters of importance dealing with their Work, are discussed. I t no doubt is similar t o t h e meeting of our own District Deputies a t t h e time Grand Lodge meets each year. W e assemble about 3:30 p. M., remain in session until 6:00, have dinner, then return and take u p t h e work of t h e meeting, and a t 7:30 repair t o t h e lodge room where t h e Work is always exemplified. Under t h e head of " C e l e b r a t i o n , " we notice t h e Grand Master attended one where thej' were holding t h e one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary. H e is heartily in favor of t h e actual P a s t Master's degree, and recommends t h a t it be t h e d u t y of t h e District D e p u t y Grand Master t o arrange for conferring this degree on t h e Masters of t h e lodges a t t h e time of his official visit. T h e committee, however, took a different view and
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expressed the opinion that their present regulation in this regard, which required that a Master should be inducted into the chair before being installed, was a better plan. The Grand Master recommended that the time between degrees be extended from two to four weeks; however, the Grand Lodge took an opposite view. The Grand Secretary, in submitting his report, states that he had the pleasure of attending several of their thirteen district meetings'. Like the writer of this" report, Brother Ross seems to have time enough to mingle with his brethren on the outside. The committee, in deahng with the recommendation of the Grand Master concerning extending the time between degrees in order to give better opportunity for the candidate to learn his lecture, has the following to say: • This matter is entirely in the hands of the Master who has unquestioned power to insist that a candidate should make suitable proficiency in the preceding degrees before advancement. If the Master does his duty the candidate will be proficient or will not advance. If t h e Master has. not the stamina and the moral courage to open and govern his lodge, enforce discipline—in short, be the Master of the lixlge, he has not in him t h e "stuff" that Masters are made of. Law-made Masters are not usually efficient^and if the Master is not efEcient, very likely some nf the candidates may not be.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by Brothers EUGENE S . WESTON and AKCHIE S . HARBIMAN, Past Grand Masters.
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HARRIMAN was called upon to assume this work after Brother WESTON had "crossed the divide," which occurred in November last. Our Proceedings for 1923 are reviewed, but we are at a loss to know why he inserts a blank Une instead of giving the number of lodges. Our Proceedings are not lacking in this respect, as the number of lodges is reported in two summaries, as well as a synopsis of returns. We simply mention this, as we have been constantly "hammering" at our Brother Grand Secretaries for not submitting with their report the number of lodges on their roUs; however, we have said enough, and now wish to thank Brother HARBIMAN for his kind reference to the undersigned. GEORGE I. WHITNEY, M.'. W.*. Grand Master, Bellows Falls. . HENRY H . ROSS, R.". W.'. Grand Secretary, Burlington. HARRY S. HAHRIMAN, P.". G.-. M.'., Middlebury.,
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VICTORIA-1922. Lodges, 278; members, 26,480; net gain, At their Quarterly Communication of March 15, 1922, among other things, we note that their faithful Grand Secretary, Brother C. J. BAKROW, was obliged to relinquish his office on account of ill health. The report, therefore, was presented by his assistant, R/. W.*. Brother WILLIAII STEWART.
The Grand Master, who happens to be Governor of the State, has the following to say in regard to occupying the two important offices of Governor and Grand Master: For many years King EDWARD was Grand Master of England, and he was succeeded by His Royal Highness the DUKE-OF CONNACOHT, who still holds that high potition, and we are all glad to know that His Royal Highness the PRINCE OF WALES is to follow in the steps of his grandfather and grand-uncle. As Governor of this State I am not starting any precedent in occupying the position to which I have been installed this evening, as two of my predecessors in recent years, LORD BRASSEY and LORD CARMICHAEI., both fulfilled this position, and I noticed in a paper the_other day that His Excellency LORD JELLICOE, GOVernor'General of New Zealand, was joining the Craft.
At their next Quarterly, June 21, 1922, we note the absence of our Grand Representative. The following few words explain themselves, and indicate the spirit of appreciation on the part of the lodges concerning the faithful services of their Grand Secretary, Brother BARROW; It is my privilege as Grand Master to present this cheque for £5S5, donated by subordinate lodges, which 1 will ask you to give to Bro. BARROW, and it is my wish that you convey t o him my high sense of appreciation of his valuable services to Freemasonry in general, and to this United Grand Lodge of Victoria in particular.. I ask you to hand him this cheque with the best wishes of myself and of this Grand Lodge that he may be spare«i many years, and that he will always have the love and esteem of thia United Grand Lodge.
The following was adopted concerning physical quahfication, evidently because it was the pohcy of the Grand Lodge of England: To add—"In any case where a candidate has any physical maim or defect, the lodge to which application is made must refer the matter to the Grand Secretary for the decision thereon of the Grand Master, who shall have power to grant a dispensation, to waive such disabilities.as will not prevent a substantial compliance with the requirements of initiation, passing and raising, provided that such dispensation shall not be granted to a candidate who is—(a) Totally blind, (6) totally deaf, or (c) d u m b . " o
We take pleasure in quoting the following concerning their Rituol, which statement is in support of Grand Lodges retaining their Ritual in its purity and not tinkering with the language, and thereby destroying the old ancient terms and expressions, which are so pecuHar to the Craft: The Archaic language, so picturesquely and affectionately linking the present with the past, maintaining the graduation of the development of the English speech from CHAUCER and SHAKESPERE, and indicating to some extent the antiquity of the Craft, has been faithfully followed. Some necessary alterations and transpositions have been rightly made, and the instructions have been judiciously amplified. The Committee has admirably performed
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its difficult and useful duties, and as Grand Master I desire to express my sanction and approval to the work so far acoomplished and my sincere appreciation. Revision is required in respect of the Installation. Dedication and Consecration Ceremonies, and also the burial service. T H E E A R L O F STRABBROKE, M.*. W / . Grand Master. W I L L I A M STEWART, R.*. W / . G r a r d Secretary, Melbourne.
VIRGINIA-1923Lodges, 347; members, 41,191; net gain, 2,405. R i c h m o n d , F e b r u a r y 13, 1922. Master.
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Following t h e opening cf t h e G r a n d Lodge t h e y were honored with t h e presence a n d r e m a r k s by t h e Governor of their S t a t e , B r o t h e r E . L E E TRINKLE. We q u o t e t h e following, being t h e opening paragraph of the address of t h e G r a n d Master, which should appeal t o every s t u d e n t of M a s o n r y : '* I will strive to live wnth love and care Upon the level and by the square." This splendid resolve is inscribed on what is believed to be the oldest masonic jewel in existence, found at Limerick, Ireland. I t harks back through the centuries; it still expresses the ambition of every thoughtful earnest Mason. My experience as your Grand Master convinces me that the spirit of Virsinia Masonry is substantially attuned to the beautiful sentiment reflected in the lines of this old inscription, and that we are pressing onward and upward to the realization of the highest ideals of our time-honored Institution. Masonry in Virginia at the present time enjoys the blessings so fervently desired by the Psalmist, when he breathed upon his people and their cherished institution centuries ago this affectionate benediction: "Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces." We are the happy beneficiaries of peace and harmony in the jurisdiction, and are enjoying a substantial prosperity in our masonic activities. Ripples there may be on the. surface, but, like the little wavelets on the bosom of the mighty, surging tide, they are borne onward toward the ultimate goal of our endeavors and lose themselves finally in the realm of masonic accomplishment. The most convincing proof that we are harmoniously dwelling together in unity is the fact that our Committee on Appeals will not have a single matter before it a t this Grand Communication. We likewise quote t h e following as being excellent reading along t h e lines of masonic education, which really is nothing new b u t r a t h e r a n application of the old: I am not ah alarmist—far from it; but I am convinced, as a student an lover oj Masonry, that the safety of our Institution for the future, that if it is to accomplish to the fullest extent its mission in the world, we must be baptized anew with the spirit and devotion of these early leaders of Masonry. We must be true to pure and lofty masonic ideals. In these latter days, when social unrest, dissatisfaction, discord and strife are the outstanding characteristics of the age: when there is on every hand an insatiable desire for change and innovation, I can think of nothing better than to go hack to the land of beginning again and pledge anew our faith to high masonic ideals; to reconsecrate and rededicate our lives afresh to the Ancient Landmarks and to pure, undefiled Masonry as exemplified in the lives of our early brethren. There is developing in certain sections a desire for something new—new organizations which will add new and resplendent glories to an [nstitution which, in the eyes of these brilliant devotees, has grown old and obsolete. I ring out the challenge that
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Masonry needs nothing new, and I would raise high the danger signals wherever these distressing symptoms appear. It takes a minister of courage to stand before his people from week to week and preach to congregations, whose desire primarily is entertainment, the rehgion of the living GOD. I admire from the bottom of my heart the Mason who is brave enough to stand and weather the gale when Rome new thought or spirit of innovation invades his lodge.
We quote the following as the introductory paragraph to his subject of "Visitations," and will say that from the number of visits reported under this head he thoroughly beheved just what he said: One of the principal compensations of being Grand Master is the pleasure afTorded in visiting the Craft in their own lodge rooms and around their family hearthstones. These visitations have not only been a genuine pleasure, but a source of inspiration to me, and I trust at the same time of some benefit to the Craft.
He refused to grant special dispensations to lay corner-stones on Sunday, and like our own Grand Master, was obliged.to quote the law. He ruled that soldiers and sailors have no special privileges under their law, and must, therefore, conform to all the requirements of residence and other provisions. He likewise decided that a brother with but one arm can be elected Junior Warden of his lodge. He states that to do otherwise would be to penalize his misfortune. It reminds us of a case in our own jurisdiction years ago when one of our lodges stirred up quite a "fuss" and "muss" over advancing their Senior Warden to the East because he was maimed in one of his arms and could not, therefore, give the proper signs. The inconsistency, however, was in the fact that the lodge had violated our laws in making this brother a Mason. It developed, however, that he "made good" and is now one of our Past Grand High Priests. We quote the following from the Grand Master's address concerning the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, which will give the reader some idea as to the probable cost of this building when completed: The cash paid into our treasury as of November 2,5, 1922, was $7S0,.342.S9 Bearing in mind the purpose of the Association to make no expenditures or contracts in excess of the money on hand, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee have been careful to keep within the limit. â&#x20AC;˘ We have purchased additional land (about 3r> acres) on Shooter's Hill, for which we have paid 53,100.00 Our contract for excavating is 30,809.35 Concrete foundation work (this amount will be increased somewhat by reason of a change in the base) 205,000.00 Our landscape work will cost approximately 107,000.00 We have let a contract for the granite base course of about 14 feet, which will cost : 25o,7.')0.00 8661,659.35 In addition to that there are sundry expen.Res, such as premium on bond of contractors, salary of Clerk.of the Works, architects' fees, etc. Incomplete estimates indicate that to finish the building and grounds according to the plans and specifications to a point which will take it to the base of the tower will cost approximately $1,600,000.00. . The contract for the 14-faot granite base, it is hoped, will be completed some time in June or July, 1923. You will observe, therefore, that in order to let a contract for work above the 14-foot base, which will complete the building inside and out
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to the base of the tower, it will be necessary to raise S800,000 between this time and the time of the completion of the building to the base of the tower. This will require concentrated and dynamic effcrt upon the part of the brethren.
We take it that the approximate cost of $1,600,000.00 does not, by any means, complete the building, the probable amount required to finish the work being approximately S4,000,000.00. Much has beeen said concerning publicity through the newspapers or by means of bulletins issued by lodges furnishing names of candidates, committees, applicants for admission, and other information of this character. The Grand Master has the following to say on this subject, which the writer believes is a fa;ir argument to all concerned why such publicity should not be practiced: Some criticism has been made, and perhaps rightly, of the undue publicity which has been given to the things which occur at our lodge nieetings and in our Masonry. One lodge notice has been brought to my attention, a very newsy publication, which carried a resume of practically everything which occurred at the previous communication, including information which is expressly prohibited under Section 130 of the Methodiad Digest, which says: " N o lodge shall authorize or permit the publication of any rejection, suspension or expulsion." I have before me another notice, more or less typical, which carries in detail, under separate headings, a list of the petitions for initiation, and for purposes of identification and information, the business and residence of each petitioner; a list of the candidates elected for initiation and in waiting, and a complete lLÂŤt of candidates for advancement. I t has been the practice for several years of some of our city lodges to furnish this information to their membership. While there appears to be no special inhibition in the Digest, this practice appeals to me as being contrary to the spirit of Masonry, and I am forced to the conclusion that it is not for the best interests of tho Craft. I t is a very easy matter to trace from notice to notice the disposition of individual rases. This information, it seems to me, is entitled to the protection which is required in other activities of the lodge under Section 130 of the Digest. For instance, Section 130 prohibits the publication of any rejection. If the name of a candidate for initiation appears in one notice, and in the succeeding notices does not appear for advancement, ttie public is justified in reaching the conclusion that the petitioner bad received unfavorable consideration. The emission implicUy published the fact, and we are violating the spirit if not the letter of the law. The question naturally arises as to whether an absentee of the lodge is entitled to be advised of the -activities of his lodge and kept in touch with its happenings. My answer is. that nearly all of our lodges have but one stated communication each month, or twelve business meetings in a whole years's time. Each member of the lodge is put on notice that all matters of business are considered at stated communications, unless special meetings are called, of which he will have due and timely notice. If a brother desires to keep in intimate touch with his lodge, he is called upon to make a contribution of some portion, at least, of only twelve evenings during the entire year, and unless he is detained by sickness or other legitimate excuse, he should regard this not only as a duty, but a privilege. A brother with no legitimate excuse, who cannot make this small contribution of his time, has no very substantial claim to the noble name of Mason, and should not be beard to complain if he is not advised of the activities ot his own lodge.
' One of our lodges used as an argument when the Grand Master directed them very recently to discontinue listing the names of their candidates and the Uke in their monthly bulletin, that" many of their members were non-residents, and this was their only means of advising them as to what was being done in the lodge. The answer made to this argument was "that without a single exception every lodge in our jurisdiction was in the same situation and had more or less non-resident members; therefore it was not fair to grant such a favor to one lodge and not to another, and if it
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were made an open proposition for all, then it would necessarily follow that the transactions of a masonic lodge, when properly tyled, would be made practically public or at least semi-public. We note that instead of "calling off", they "close," and then again open in Ample Form between sessions. One year hence they will act on a proposed amendment to their laws, which provides for the issuance of an official receipt by the Grand Secretary, on the reverse side of which shall be shown that the lodge is regular and working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and the certificate shall bear the facsimile seal of the Grand Lodge and signature of the Grand Secretary. This has been the custom in our own Grand Lodge for about twenty years and, until the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire during the past year (1922) refused to recognize our receipts as satisfactory documentary evidence when brethren desired to visit their lodges, they have been so accepted the world over. The action of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire on this subject forced our Grand Lodge to withdraw fraternal relations, all of which is covered in our 1923 Proceedings. The fireworks have again started concerning GEORGE WASHINGTON'S connection with the Masonic Fraternity as reported by the historian of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. The historian received the following communication from Brother MICHIE, of South Carolina, which opened up the subject: WASHINGTON was a member of the 46th British regiment, and it is said that while on a visit to New York with his regiment he was initiated in a lodge attached to that regiment known a s , " T h e Lodge of Social and Military Virtues," afterward affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Quebec, and became Antiquity Lodge No. 1 of t h a t jurisdiction. Antiquit.v Lodge claims to have the Bible (a Breeches Bible at that; printed, according to Grand Master PONTON, of Canada, in Ontario in'London in 1712J on which W.i.eiHlNGTON was initiated. So it would seem that the "Father of His Country" was imtiated twice.
An article on this subject, prepared by M.'. W.'. Brother JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, the historian, is extremely interesting, and were it not for the fact that it requires six pages to present all the information in connection with this subject we would quote it in this report. However, Brother EGGLESTON shows conclusively that the claim made that WASHINGTON was initiated in a lodge attached to a British regiment is a mistake, and while there has always been more or less speculation on this subject, yet we are satisfied that the masonic record, as indicated by our Virginia brethren is correct. We have but one suggestion to offer in connection with Brother EGGLBSTON'S report, and that would be for a brief summing up of the masonic record of GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Report on Correspondence was prepared by M.'. W.". Brother JOSEPH W . EGGLESTON, and as usual is excellent from beginning to end. He courteously reviews our 1922 Proceedings, and we cannot refrain quoting the following few words concerning the use of our Official Cipher, and to which the writer says amen, because he believes just as Brother EGGLESTON, and used bis best endeavors to head off the adoption of this means of disseminating the Work when it w?s promulgated:
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From the time many years ago, when we noticed the use of that cipher in Kansas for the first time, till now, we have been observing the many evils resulting from having permitted such violation of our first degree obligation. One hundred and forty-four years .of experience here shows how needless such a thing is. We have thousands of men who carry every word and movement of our Hitual, learned from mouth to ear. Indeed we are sure that it can be more accurately learned that way than would be possible from print of any sort.
Like some others he jibes us on the action of our Grand Lodge in endorsing t h e now defunct Towner-Sterling bill. Yes, we are ashamed to plead guilty, b u t must do so. This resolution was sprung on our Grand Lodge just before it closed a n d after possibly fifty per cent of t h e members h a d left t h e room, b y t h e Sovereign Grand Inspector General for Kansas, using as an argument t h e sentimental public school question, a n d succeeded i n putting it over. H e likewise refers t o our action on t h e Masonic Sers'ice Association, and as a b i t of advance news which appears in our 1923 Proceedings, we will say t h a t our Grand Lodge declined to become a member of this Association . W e have adopted our own system for promulgating not only masonic education b u t masonic knowledge to our brethren b y means of t h e preparation, annually, of a special address by one of our distinguished a n d talented craftsmen, which is first read a t Grand Lodge and then a t each district meeting,of which we have seventy-five, a n d after t h a t it is read in each lodge in the State. W e claim is beats a n y other system in vogue today for disseminating information of this kind. J A M E S H . P R I C E , M . ' . W . \ G r a n d Master, Richmond. C H A R L E S A. N B S B I T T , R.-. W.'. Grand Secretary, Richmond. J O S E P H W. EGGLESTON, P.'. G:. M."., Correspondent, R i c h m o n d .
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WASHINGTONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1923. Lodges, 239; members, 40,576; net gain, 2,164. Tacoma, June 12,1923. JAMES MCCORMACK, M . ' . W . ' . Grand Master. We were honored with t h e presence of Brother W A L T E R J. THOMPSON as our G r a n d Representative. \^Tiat we ordinarily term as t h e Grand Master's address is designated in this jursidiction as t h e " G r a n d Master's Message." . T h e following few words, taken from the preface to his message, is interesting, a n d we quote them for t h e benefit of our readers: While we extol otu" virtues, we mast remember the oft repeated lesson, but so soon forgotten: "While he thinks his greatness is still aspiring, he fallslike autumn leaves, to enrich mother eaith." Let us arise and bow our heads, in.silent prayer, while our Grand Secretary reads the names of our departed brothers, from this and other Grand Jurisdictions, who have joined the brotherhood of the perfect, in that building of GOD, that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
During t h e year he performed sixteen dedicatory ceremonies, including t h e lajang of corner-stones and t h e like. While he w a s unable t o visit
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all t h e lodges in his jurisdiction, we notice t h a t he was n o t unmindful of t h e brethren of t h e lodges in t h e far north, as we note from his message t h a t he m a d e visits t o t h e lodges in t h a t country, a n d we h a v e no d o u b t t h e y were highly appreciated b y those brethren.
I t speaks well for his administration.
T h e G r a n d M a s t e r \v^as'presented with a watch by his home b r e t h r e n , a n d while installing t h e officers of one of their lodges.he was presented with a companion watch charm, which completed t h e decoration, and we now presume t h a t he, like the writer of this report, is a h t t l e larger around his girth and tiakes pleasure in expanding it o r c e in a while, the better to display t h e beautiful decoration. W e consider t h e following, taken from t h a t portion of his message under t h e head of "Decisions a n d
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common sense, and we quote it for the benefit of our readers: Your lodge alone must be the judge whether an applicant is a fit and proper person and one who can conform literally to the physical requirements, which I am inclined to interpret in a ratherliberal way. Mental qualifications should be the paramount question in such cases; of course, bearing in mind that oui Institution must be protected, as far as possible, from those who are physically unable to provide the necessaries of life, and seek admission to the Fraternity for the puipose of masonic assistance, through admission tp the Home or otherwise. W e are somewhat a t a loss t o reconcile some positions taken b y a G r a n d M a s t e r when we read t h a t he authorized one of their lodges to contribute t o t h e support of a club, providing the club should be brought directly u n d e r t h e control of t h e lodges. Are we t o understand t h a t our grand old I n s t i t u tion is fast drifting into a common, everyday club proposition, or will we s t a n d high a n d d r y above the sentimental twaddle of t h e d a y ?
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particularly t r u e when we quote the following from his excellent a d d r e s s : Many complaints h a \ e been made by zealous brethren during the year, from an entirely different viewpoint. Some to the effect that Masonrj' was being exploited for the purpose of furthering interests not entirely masonic or in keeping with oiu time-honored principles. Others, that i t was high time for Masonry to assert itself in an institutional way on some of the perplexing topics of the da>, in order to emphasize its right for existence. In answer to the former, I am of the opinion that it is high time that this Grand Lodge make it known, withnouncertainsound, to the entire Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction, that i t is a guardian of the Ancient Landmarks, the glorious history, the honor, the dignity and. theprest'geof this Institution, and that it will not permit its members to trail it in the dust by doing things as Masons which they would not dare do in a masonic lodge, by using Masonry to promote that which is contrary to masonic principles and masonic ideals. By lending their support to methods ot raising money that are not in keeping with our profession, and when informed that such methods are unlawful, some claim the right to pursue these methods because other societies have been permitted to do so. Since when, my brethren, did this Institution fall so low that it gives as .'ts excuse to civil authority for doing things contrary to law: " Y o u have permitted others, and why not u s ? " Masonry does not, deprive any one of its mfembers of his individual liberty as a c-tizen, in freedom of thought word and action. But he must be particularly careful. He must not use Masonry in the promotion of anything that is not strictly masonic. Nor should a building, dedicated to Masonry, virtue and benevolence, be used for anything that is not in keeping with these ideals. I t must not be overlooked that this Grand I^odge still retains the power a n d authority to enforce obedience among its members to a strict observance of its Landmarks. The other viewpoint comes from our younger brethren, some of whom are overzealous and impetuous, andassert that we should do something to let the people know where Masonry stands on questions concerning our national, state or city government in the enforcement of law.
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Where Masonry stands! H6w absurd! You, who have assembled around our sacred altars, know full well where Masonry stands. You, who have taken the same obligations; you, who are the sons of light, know full well your duty t o Gon, your country and yourselves. This Institution, hoary with age, whose influence has ever been on the side of justice, of liberty and of righteousness, does not have to appear before the world in this day and generation to let the world know where i t stands when theliberties of the people are in danger. Masonry must continue to fulfill its mission, as it has ever done. For it has battled against the oppressor and fought manfully, for the truth and the right, for free speech, free thought, and has defended the people against usurpation and tyranny, whether it be civil, military or ecclesiastical, under whatever guise or pretext their righls and libert:es may be invaded. But let us take heed, my brethren, in this fateful d a y of the world's history, of the admonition recorded in the Great Light of Masonry. Remember the First Corinthians,' Sth chapter and 9th verse: " B u t take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to them that are weak." Referring to the cost of holding their A n n u a l Communication, a n d t o give our own brethren some idea as t o what is being done in other jurisdictions, we q u o t e t h e following paragraph from t h e R e p o r t of t h e Committ e e on F i n a n c e : The cost of the session in Seattle last year was 36,142.62; in Tacoma this year the expense is S5,53G.75. The probable expense at Bellingham will be approximately ?8,000.00, as theie willbe two additional days per diem to be paid on each expense account in addition to higher traveling expenses. The Finance Committee does not deem it within its province in normal times to dictate where the Grand Lodge shall meet, and is therefore stating the facts for the information of the Grand Lodge and refers it to the Grand T/odge for its • decision. T h e G r a n d M a s t e r certainly passed out in " a blaze of glory," as we notice that^three of his sons a n d members of t h e Craft were introduced a n d extended a welcome b y t h e G r a n d Lodge. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is presented in a topical form. T O M W. HoLMAN, M / . W / . Grand Master, Olympia. H O R A C E W . T Y L E R , R.*. W . ' . Grand Secretary, Tacoma. N e x t Annual, Bellingham,. J u n e 10, 1924.
WEST VIRGINIA-1922. Lodges, 163; members, 29,404; net gain, 1,441. • Fairmont,' November 15, 1922. SAMUEL T . SPEAHS, M . ' . W . ' . G r a n d Master. • Our G r a n d Representative, M . \ W.'. B r o t h e r J O H N M . C O L L I N S was present as usual; T h e G r a n d M a s t e r was requested b y a n u m b e r of members living in their own jurisdiction b u t who were taking p a r t in t h e work of t h e E a s t e r n S t a r in Pennsylvania, t o make a ruling as t o their rights in t h e premises. H e took t h e m a t t e r up with t h e Grand M a s t e r of Pennsylvania a n d was informed b y him t h a t t h e edict issued b y G r a n d M a s t e r S E L L did not in a n j '
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way affect members belonging in other Grand Jurisdictions; therefore we take it t h a t our West Virginia Masons m a y step to the north a n d assist t h e ladies. The Grand Master was called upon and rendered twenty-one decisions during t h e year, all of which referred t o minor local matters. - We quote t h e following from the subject of K u Klux Klan, believing t h a t the position taken b y the Grand Master is absolutelj' correct, a n d it is to be regretted t h a t other jurisdictions have not done likewise: I do not feel that I was called upon in my offiical capacity to make reply to this secular newspaper even as a matter of courtesy, and as a matter of policy I am very positive in my position that it is a mistake for our Order or the Grand .Masters to go into public print to denounce this organization because when we do that we immediately put ourselves on the defensive against the subtle attack of our enemies who 1 believe have endeavored to connect Masonry with this organization. Even a public announcement that we have absolutely no connection with it, and which may denounce that organization in strong terms, still leaves us on the defensive, and my view is that so far as the outside world is concerned, we should go on in the even tenor of our way and disregard as beneath our dignity, all these false charges or insinuations that we have any part in that organization.
We tf ke pleasure in quoting the following from his remarks under t h e subject of " G o o d of t h e O r d e r , " as we feel certain it will appeal very strongly to many of our readers: I am convinced that the Blue Lodge is suffering because of the attractions of her members to the so-called higher degrees, and especially the attraction of her members of those organizations without masonic recommendation or claim, but which, nevertheless, to the â&#x20AC;˘ outside world, are recognized and being understood as something "higher" in Masonry. I have no fault to find with the two recognized branches of Masonry and the degrees conferred therein, except that I fear as a general proposition we are drifting to the building of great cathedrals and the expenditure of large sums of money in sumptuous banquets, while we are overlooking the one really fundamental principle of Masonryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;namely, charity. I do not overlook the fact that we are now building a magnificent home for needy Masons, their widows and orphans, but this is largely the result of a few magnificent gifts, and I fear, as evidenced by the reception of the assessment laid at the last Annual Communication, that, the. brethren are recei'ving this more as a burden than as an opportunity. But even with all that this stands for it is a small item in relieving the needs of those to whom we owe particular obligations. I fear that the glitter and glamor of big masonic affairs, magmficent temples and fine furniture have caused us to forget in large measure our duty to the cause of charity. Indeed, take charity out of Masonry and it stands as an empty shell, and I must say that from outward appearances a very large number of Masons seem to be concerned in nothing else than the so-called social stunts which are being tacked on to this great Order.
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My further observations have to do with those organizations which are no part of Masonry, but which are being permitted to parade themselves as a part of Masonry.' . Among these are such orders as the MysticOrder of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, and also among the list, and far more conspicuous, is the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine. I feel justified in referring to the latter order because, let it be understood, that this order is no part of Masonry, although to the outside world it has come to be recognized as not only a part of Masonry, but the biggest part of Masonry. I have had numbers of people, in discussing some person who was a Mason, make the significant remark, by way of emphasis, that he was a "Shriner." I confess that the outsider is justified in this belief because ol the attitude of Ma-sons themselves. Practically every move of the large majority of Masons indicates a preference for this organization over Masonry, and there is that disposition to consider and promulgate to the outside world that these organizations are part of Masonry, and indeed I am constrained sometimes to believe that a large percentage of
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our membership think they are a part of Masonry. Of course I do not know the teachings of the last named organization, but from the emblems worn J judge that it is in conflict with some of the fundamental principles of Masonry, and certainly that part wherein Masonry recoginzes t h e Christian religion. Especially is this true of those who have taken the obligations as a Knight Templar and then to wear the emblem of that religion which has been for twelve hundred years in most deadly conflict with the Christian religion, it signifies to me that a large percentage of Masons are taking very lightly the meaning of their obligations. He who can lay aside the Cross and the Crown and take up the Sword and the Crescent, indicates to me that he does not take seriously the fundamental principles of Masonry, but rather adheres to the frivolous which has been grafted on to it. I have known case after case where a young man has sought entrance into Masonry with the sole object that he might become a "Shriner," and I have known other cases where young men have declined to make application in the Blue Lodge because they felt that they would be embarrassed if they did not become a member of these additional organizations, and from financial reasons made no application. I do not believe that this Grand Lodge should permit any set of persons who may choose to form a new organization and- by merely requiring that its members be Master Masons, thus indentify it to the outside world as a part of Masonry, and do this without the consent and supervision of this Grand T^odge.
The following amendment to their laws .was approved and will be presented a t the next Annual Communication for adoption: Every candidate hereafter raised in this jurisdiction to the degree of Master Mason sliall become profirient in the Master Mason's degree as rpquired in former degrees and give proof thereof by examination in open lodge, which f'.ot shall be entered of record.
We beUeve this is the proper way to handle this question without attaching thereto any penalty whatever. It seems ridiculous to penalize one who has just received the sublime degree of Master Mason for failure to learn a sectior of the lecture similar to that which he has already committed in the other two degrees. Certainly his interest should be greater after receiving the third degree than previous to that time. The Report on Correspondence is again presented by M.'. W/. Brother GEORGE W . ATKINSON, and embraces a review of our 1922 Proceedings. We note particularly his personal comments concerning his services as Grand Secretary, Federal Judge and writer of the Report on Correspondence, of which the one just reviewed is his thirty-first. We sincerely trust he may be spared to write many more reports for our West Virginia brethren. E, CARL FRAME, M.'. W.'. Grand Master, Fairmont. JOHN M , COLLINS, R.*. W / . Grand Secretary, Charleston. GEORGE W . ATKINSON, P.*. G/. M/., Correspondent, Charleston,
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WISCONSIN-1923. Lodges, 290; members, 49,550; net gain, 3,216. Milwaukee, J u n e 12, 1923.
J O H N E . LANGDON, M.*. . W / .
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Master, p u r G r a n d Representative, Brother D A V I D H A R L O W E , was present. We take pleasure in quoting t h e following few words from the beginning of the Grand Master*s address: . As we meet again' around our common altar our hearts should swell in grateful praise to Almighty GOD for the many blessings and comforts He has showered upon us during the past year, and for the prosperity and happiness which have attended us both as a Grand Lodge and as individuals. Times come to institutions, as well as individuals, when men are called upon to pause in the busy work of life and carefully consider the past and plan for the future. Such a time has come to us. I t is a significant period. We look backward to read the story of the past, and forward to profit by whatsoever of knowledge and wisdom experience has brought to us. H e includes with t h e n a m e s of those who "crossed t h e d i v i d e " d u r i n g t h e past year t h a t of our late D e p u t y Grand Master, Brother J O H N A P P L E T FERRELL. Under t h e subject of ' ' C h a r i t y F u n d , " the Grand Master h a s t h e following t o say, a n d we consider i t something worthy of t h e most careful consideration on t h e p ? r t of those who are interested in carrying forwardt h e t r u e principles of Freemasonry: I wish to emphasize a privilege we seldom doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is, to inquire regarding a brother's welfare. Often we know a brother is in difficulty. We know it is hard for him to provide for those dependent upon him. Yet so long as he refrains from appealing we show little interest in him. We force him into the uncomfortable position of having to appeal before we fulfill an obligation to him. If we would exercise this privilege we would show our unfortunates we have a real interest in them. Then true brotherhood would shine with more lustre, doing something practical and substantial as well as giving words of comfort. I t is a crowning glory of Freemasonry to do these things which we are taught to do and should do, thus making them feel we are able to look beyond and see real trouble in the lives of others. If masonic charity is of any use it will be by helping in time of need. This is the spirit of Masonry, prompting us to feed the hungry, thereby reHeving their distress. T h e G r a n d Master decided t h a t a lodge could not sell a half i n t e r e s t in their hall t o another society, s t a t i n g t h a t t h e room had been dedicated t o masonic use, a n d therefore it would not be proper t o dispose of a portion of the same. Referring t o t h e R e p o r t
on Correspondence presented b y B r o t h e r
J E N K S , t h e G r a n d Master h a s t h e following t o say: Past Grand Master ALDBO JEXKS has prepared another of his ercellent reports, an interesting and instructive review, copies of which will be presented to each of you. For t h e benefit of those of you who may be in attendance for the first time, also those of you who may not know the importance of this report, I urgently request you to read and see for yourselves the rich thoughts our Correspondence reporter has selected for your information. . H e h a s t h e following t o s a y in regard t o masonic clubs, which was referred to a special committee t o report one year hence:
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February,
We have an edict that the organization of any club, though made up of individual members of a lodge, is not sanctioned by this Grand Lodge, yet we have one club, a member of the National Masons' Club, There are also High Twelve, Acacia, Low Twelve, Pleasure Association, and probably others. For the benefit of the next Grand Master I sincerely hope this Grand Lodge will pass some law eliminating the word sanctioned, thereby permitting Ijim to act officially when called upon to do so.
Brother, WILLIAM W , P E R R Y , their G r a n d Secretary, presented a brief report, including a summary. However, we are unable t o figure how he can report a n e t gain in membership of 3,220, although showing in this report t h e t o t a l membership to be 49,550 a n d in last year's report, 46,334. T h e R e p o r t on Correspondence is w h a t we might term a doubleheader in reviewing t h e Proceedings of Kansas, as Brother JBNKS includes both our' 1922 and 1923 journal. His reference to our transactions, like those of other jurisdictions, is interesting a n d t h e main topics are fraternally considered a n d presented in a very interesting manner. C H A R L E S F . LAMB, M . - . W . ' . G r a n d Master, Madison. W I L L I A M W . P E R R Y , R . \ W . ' . G r a n d Secretary, Milwaukee. ALDRO J E N K S , Correspondent, Dodgeville.
N e x t Annual, Milwaukee, Juiie 10, 1924!
WYOMING-1922. Lodges, 4 2 ; members, 6,513; n e t gain, 527. F o u r Special Communications were held during t h e year for t h e purpose of laying corner-stones, only one of which was attended b y the Grand Master. T h e Annual Communication was held a t Rawhns, September 13, 1922. F R A N K A. HoLLmAY, M.*. W / . Grand Master. W e t a k e pleasure in quoting three questions and t h e Grand Master's answers,..concerning general conditions in t h e Fraternity, or in other words, t h e application of the principles of Freemasonry in our daily lives: " D o you believe that our Fraternity should be a more active force for good in our ' community and in our nation?" " D o you believe that masonic principles could be well applied for our civic and national welfare?" •• •" ' "" "Are you in favor of an applied masonic service to GOD, to country, and to humanity?" Many of our members are asking similar questions—feeling that Masonrj' should do more in a practical way for mankind. We realize that dunng the past few years, we have not given the attention we should t o the deeper, truer, aspirations of Masonry. To a large 'extent this is because the conferring of degrees has taken so much of our time, but I am glad to say t h a t there is a growing determination t o d o more. Masons everywhere agree that, " W e must make our Fraternity a more active force for good by an interpretation of masonic principles that will make for an applied masonic service to GOD, to country, and to humanity."
W e t a k e pleasure in quoting t h e following under t h e head of **Aims of M a s o n r y , " as i t is our sort of religion:
1923-24.
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;WYOMING.
435
The past year has been one of material profit for Masonry in Wyoming. We have instituted new lodges, we have increased the number of our members and our lodges are prosperous financially, but is this all we have accomplished? We have made many new Masons, we have conferred the degrees in excellent manner, and our new members have learned the lectures so as-to pass their examinations. B u t is this the real purpose of Masonry? Have we done all that we could to teach these new members, and for that matter the older ones, the real meaning of Masonry? Have we shown them how to lead better and more useful lives? Have we impressed on them their duty to their government, their State, their city and their fellowmen? Have we done what we coirid to help them understand the deeper,-truer meaning of life? To increase the number of our members is a thing to be commended, but to improve our members is much more commendable. To do good degree work is an excellent thing, but to do good for mankind is much better. How much more important it is to teach a new brother how to live rightly than to teach him a lecture in perfect form. These thoughts are filling the minds of many Masons, not only in Wyoming, but in all parts of the United States. There is a feeling that Masons should do more in a practical way. We know there is much we should do, but to put the thoughts into a more concise and definite form is more difficult. I t is a problem that demands the best thoughts of all our members. Each must do his share. Let me mention a few of the things we should do. Masons should take an active interest in our schools, and an active interest means that we should attend school meetings, we should help in school matters, we should help solve school problems and support those who have active charge of our schools. Masonry should not become involved in partisan poHtics, but Masons should take a real interest in good governmentand not sit idly back and allowothers to run things for their own selfish ends. Yes, Masons should take an active interest in poUtics, not that this party or that party may gain control, but that honest, capable men shall be chosen to represent us, and that the government, national, and local, shall serve the people as our forefathers intended it should. We do not want the ignorant hand of the anarchist to control us; nor do we need t o go to the other extreme and allow the hand of organized capital to rule. The way to safeguard the liberty of the people is to govern so that all classes are treated fairly. Masonry, made up as it is of men of all parties, creeds, and men in all stations of life can do much to secure the government that will be just to all. We m a y falk a b o u t masonic education, endorsing political bills in Congress, and talk our heads off until the crock of doom, b u t the real test is in our daily lives, just as intimated in the fourth paragraph of this quotation. We cannot close this review without quoting in full a report s u b m i t t e d by a special Committee on "Higher Degrees." I t has particular reference to a proposition of enacting legislation preventing newly made members from joining the other bodies within a certain time, and which has been done by a few of our Grand Lodges. This report, in the opinion of t h e writer, strikes t h e nail on t h e head, and we will take advantage of t h e same whenever opportunity presents itself: During the discussion upon the several phases of this question, the point was brought up as to the moral and legal right of the Grand Lodge to extend its authority beyond its â&#x20AC;˘ borders. I t was the unanimous opinion of your committee that as long as a Mason lives or attempts to live up to the extent of his obligations, to be a good man and true, and an ardent seeker after light and knowledge, that if he sees fit to join any other branch of Masonry, or any other society, religious or otherwise, that he believes beneficial to his moral or social welfare, that this Grand Body should not endeavor to restrict his actions. After deep study, your committee firmly believes that the matter of interest and attendance of the brethren in the Blue Lodge is similar to the situation in our churches, civil matters and other fraternities.
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February
In all of these there is alarm expressed because of non-attendance and seeming lack of interest, and earnest efforts are being made to correct this evil. In most of these there are no "so-called " higher bodies upon which the blame can be placed. Today one of the great questions is " W h a t is wrong with the church?" and "How can attendance be secured?" All other fraternities are suffering from the same apathy. We found the officers of the several masonic bodies anxious to do everything in their power to further the interests of the Blue Lodge, of which they are active members. This Grand Body may be assured that no action of their members offensive to it will be tolerated by them. Upon investigation, we have found that mpst of the active menobers of the Blue Lodge are members of other bodies, and we do not believe the assertion that membership in these bodies detracts from attendance or interest in the Blue Lodge, to be borne out by fact. We are convinced that the cause exists in the Blue Lodge itself. In many masonic magazines during the last few years, articles have been pubhshed from old members asking why the lodges have degenerated into degree factories a n d regretting that the teachings of Masonry, only hinted at in the degree work, are no longer explained and taught in their lodge. They have stated that they themselves have become tired of the reiteration of degree work night after night, many being conferred in one evening, sometimes to such an extent that the work is done in "short form" and in many cases as hurriedly as decency wll permit. They state that of true fellowship there is none, and that the large membership of the lodges has resulted in loss of comradeship, and that real Masonry has become a lost art. We are firmly of the belief that if more time was given to the inculcation of true masonic virtues, to the study of the history of Masonry, its teachings and its relation to good citizen-, ship,-that the attention of our young members would be arrested, and their interest aroused. We believe that in many cases our young men seek elsewhere what we should .furnish them in the Blue Lodge. In these so-called higher degrees the members are cautioned against non-attendance in the Blue Lodge, and they are exhorted to do their duty as Blue Lodge members. Your committee is of the opinion that it will not benefit the Blue Lodge to attempt to . enjoin, its members from seeking after further light in Masonry, and that any attempt by legislation to restrict advancement in knowledge is both unmasonic and ill-advised. We believe that the remedy lies in the lodge itself. That if masonic study be encouraged, and live discussions on its history, teachings and mission be held at the meetings, social questions be gone into, and a live, energetic influence exerted on j.he problems of the day, that our lodges will come to life and again be a leading factor in the community; that a spirited rivalry will be awakened as to who can best work and best agree:
T h e Report on Correspondence
is presented by R.*. W.'. Brother
J O S E P H M . LOWNDES, and includes a review cf our 1G22 Proceedings.
We
are under obligations t o Brother LOWNDES for more than two pages of his excellent review, which covers practically all t h e matters of importacce transected a t t h a t time. W I L L I A M A. R I N E R , M.*. W . \ G r a n d M a s t e r , Cheyenne. J O S E P H M . LOWNDES, R.*. W / . G r a n d Secretary and Correspondent,
Casper. Next Annual, Cheyenne, August 22, 1923.
CORRESPONDENCE—S
:923-24.
TA TIS
437
TICS.
MEMBERSHIP GRAND LODGES. Statistical table, showing membership of Grand Lodges. Compiled by R / . W.\ ALBERT K . WILSON, for the Kansas Committee on Correspondence. February, 1924.
Grand
Lodge.
No. of Lodties.
Ohio •
Utah
TotalU.S
582 32 502 484 155 118 22 34 243 680 72 945 550 549 439 613 268 206 117 305 476 286 378 657 142 286 23 SO 226 55 921 461 124 592 433 157 534 42 284 165 461 952 25 103 347 239 163 290 42 15,020
•
Year. 1922 1923 1922 1923 1923 1923 1922 1922 1923 1922 1923 1923 1923 1923 1922 1923 1923 1922 1922 1923 1923 1923 1922 1922 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1922 1923 1922 1922 1923 1923 1923 1923 1922 1923 1923 1923 1923 1922 1923 1922
Membershi-p. 4ji,126 5,140 32,()7S 100,283 29,201 39,689 5,576 19,986 22,691 66,960 8,776 259,573 117,074 81,405 75,265 69,260 31,265 41,730 29,632 110,018 134,071 53,941 31,146 104,084 18,677 38,642 2,521 14,505 73,854 5,975 286,594 38,348 14,773 172,341 59,730 23,749 186,560 10,257 28,137 18,503 43,236 117,492 4,321 1S,229 41,191 40,576 29,404 49,550 6,513 2.807.048
Net
Gain. Net 1,-502 251 869 7,104 2,959 1,909 201 1,315 1,507 4,105
12,003 3,270 2,805 2,968 .S,04S 1,759 1,053 1,202 • -.6,830 5,472 2.927 1,829 3,991 1,001 1,262 76 319 5,038 345 13,900 1,772 398 8,684 4,499 6,084 821 991 711 2,267 9,800 285 428 2,405 2,164 1,441 3,216 527 139.373 1
;
Loss.
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TA TISTICS .
Febniarj,
OTHER GRAND LODGES RECOGNIZED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. Grand Lodge.
No. of Lodges.
Year.
Membership Last Report.
Net Gain. Net Lose.
132 108 508
1923 19^3 1923
11,746 12,093 98,036
341 1,060 6,157
10 153 8 3,870
1921 1922 1923 1922
253 12,275 331 250,000
70 331
B50 94 15 44 388 236 79 7 14 86 15 50 74 288 5 168 1,158 106 34 278 102
1922 1923 • 1923 1922 1922 1922 1923 1922 1923 1923 1P23
50,000 10,684 917 5,374 45,027 19,715 9,465 240 1,200 6,6S0 1,140 4,511 12,677 16 052 151 12,392 93,763 10,293 2,827 26,480 5,517
21,095 47G 25 457 6,475 2,173'
8,648
719,839
43,219 33
Total U. S. Totals
8,64S 16,920
719,839 2,867,048
43,186 139,373
Grand Totals
24,568
.^,586,887
182,559
Cuba
Mexico (York Grand Lodge)
*Peru
Salvador C. A
Total Membership
• N o t r e p o r t ^ heretofore.
1923 1922 1923 1923 1922 1923 1923 1922 1922
240 1,200 383" 55 618
151 422 1,157 333
33
CORRESPONDENCEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;S
1923-24.
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TA TIS TICS .
CONSOLIDATED STATISTICAL APPENDIX. Prepared by ALBERT K . WILBOX, Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder, Kansas Correspondent, February, 1924. U N I T E D STATES AND FOREIGN MASONIC M E M B E R S H I P . Grand Lodge.
Coanecticut District of Columbia Florida
Missouri Montana Nevada
North Carolina Ohio
South Dakota Utah
Gen. Gr. Chapter Subordinates Total Membership, U. S. A
Grand Chapter.
Grand Council.
48,126 5,140 32,478 100,283 29,201 39,689 5,576 19,986 22,691 66,960 8,770 259,573 117,074 81,405 75,265 69,260 31,265 41,730 29,032 110,018
13,683 1,224 7,297 20,687 7,813 15,122 2,024 6,241 7,113 18,220 2,581 78,270 31,900 22,608 20,787 18,706 7,501 16,313 8,713 37,652
4,700 449 1,153 7,233 2,197 9,820
134,071 53,941 31,146 104,084 18,677 38,642 2,521
42,560 14,.535 7,157 32,448 4,839 7,808 632 5,790 16,699 1,814 64,250 7,121 4,089 71,536 12,896 6,678 55,460 6,005 6,380 5,293 9,675 40,073 1,084 5,889 14,683 7,781 10,982 20,957 1,980
73,854 5,975 286,594 38,348 14,773 172,341 59,730 23,749 186,560 16,257 28,137 18,503 43,236 117,492 4,321 18,229 41,191 40,576 29,404 49,550 6,513 2,867,048
2,867,048
1,586 1,579 5,657 19,246 18,623 7,196 6,553 4,379 1,-568 7,7.58 4,344 , 14,439
Grand Comd^y. 7,427 2,255 774 10,674 4,562 5,685 .
3,134 4,371 8,867 1,478 33,122 12,232 12,009 13,476 9,776 2,222 8,406 4,312
1.5,049 2,849 3,796 10,718 896 3,291
14,283 7,143 4,964 14,550 2,,564 4,397
3,597 3,734
3,478 6,393 ],199 34,056 4,303 2,316 28,895 6,329 3,681 36,835
11,468 1,268 763 40,147 4,756 1,807 13,522 5,337 4,083 1,261 2,481 34,296 1,855 2,608 6,881
832,.509 ),.502
294,943
834,011
296,123-
1,180
3,998 3,634 4,015 17,062 720
3,574 6,422 4,054 6,233 8,719 1,361 403,691 1,611 405,.302
440
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A
TISTICS.
February,
FOREIGN GRAND BODIES.
Grand Lodge.
Chile Cuba
11,746 12,093 98,030
2,S65 2,373 27,549
253 12,273 331 250,000
40,000
50,000 10,684
Poru
Salvador, C. A
Total United States Total
Grand Chapter.
917 5,374 45,027 19,715 9,465 240 1,200 R,680 1,140 4,51i 12,677 16,052 151 12,392 93,763 10,293 2,827 26,480 5,517 719,839 2,867,048
Grand Council.
Grand Com'dy.
11,171
088
4,108
16,000 .594 1,292 913 2,834 2,754
2,971
2,432 101,803 834,011
1,282 290,123
15,279 403,691
935,814
297.405
418,970
INDEX TO VOLUME XIX. 1922-1924.
PAGE
Absence of Grand Pursuivant Addresses— Flan for Addresses at District Meetings By W.-. Robert P; McColloch for District Meetings Allen Lodge No. 335— Grand Master's Address, 1922 Charter Arrested Charter Revolted Allen Lodge U. D.— Dispensation Issued Charter Denied Alphabetical List of Lodges Annual Addresses of Grand Masters— M.-. W.-. B e n S . Paulen M.-. W.-. John McCullagh M.-. W.-. Richard E. Bird Annual Communications, change in time proposed ._ Appeals— * Allen Lodge No. 335 Dexter Lodge No. 156 Fortitude Lodge No. 107 Hancock Lodge No. 311 Horton Lodge No. 326 La Cygne Lodge No. 61 Signal Lodge No. 141....; Syracuse Lodge No. 309 Webb Lodge No. 275 Wichita Lodge No. 99 : Appointive Grand Officers— Installed Portraits Arkansas City Flood Association of Past Grand Masters, proceedings at annual meeting Attendance at Annual Communications, recapitulation of Beaumont Lodge No. 439— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433— Dispensation Is.sued Charter Granted Constituted Bird, Richard E.— Annual Address aa Grand Master Biographical Sketch
524 286 395, 621 30 285 421
.'
561 643 196, 470, 700 24 277 544 60, 126, 137, 142 141 420 419 140, 293, 421 139 419 420 139 420 420 '.
..151, 426, 651 249, 517, 747 5.54 251, 519, 749 22, 275, 542
561 644 279 413 .560 .544 722
INDEX
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Jewel Presented Portrait Biographical Sketches— M.-. W.-. B e n S . Paulen M.-. W.-. John McCuIlagh M.-. W.-. Richard E. Bird Blayney, Francis 3., death of Books of Annual Returns, t o be verefied Drodrick, Lynn R., installed Grand Junior Steward Brooks, Fred E., appointed and installed Grand Chaplain Burdick Lodge No. 429— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted....' Constituted Burlington Flood By-Laws, Amended— 9. Annual Communications 48. Salaries 62. Per Capita Tax by Members of Defunct Lodges 170. Transfer of Membership 172. Fees for Certificates By-Laws, proposed Amendment— 150. Trial—Summons to members, etc 124, 125. Lodge Dues—Duty of Secretarj—Suspension 128. Reinstatement
Caldwell, Robert C , installed Grand Pursuivant Certificate for Transfer of Membership
'.... 648 Frontispiece, Proc., 19S4 21S 492 722 -127 320, 569 25 33 25, 45 134 307 2S3 142 422 046 646' 566, 647 294 317 647
25 ;.. 28, 290, 317, 394, 417, 567, 620, 646 Certificates of the Reg'ulftrity of Lodges 48 Charter Arrested, Allen Lodge No. 335 285, 320 Charter Lost, copy for Quenemo Lodge No. 270 .561 Charter Refused, Allen Lodge U. D 643 Charter Revoked, Allen Lodge No. 335 421 Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D., Report of Committee on..... ......131, 410, 638 Charters Granted— Beaumont Lodge No. 439, Beaumont •. 644 BestorG. Brown Lodge No. 433, 'VVicbita • 413 Burdick Lodge No. 429, Burdick •....• 134 Claflin Lodge No. 424, Claflin •. •...•.. 133 Cunningham Lodge No. 427, Cunningham : .134 Deerfield f-odge No. 432, Deerfield 413 Enterprise Lodge No. 437, Enterprise -643 GofI Lodge No. 430, Goff •. 130 Minneola Lo<:lge No. 431, Minneola :.-.•.. 413 Overland Park Lcidge No. 436, Overland Park ......414 Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428, Pretty Prairie 134 Richmond Lodge No. 420', Richmond 134 Rosaha Lodge No. 434, Rosalia .'..•.; 414 ' Turner Lodge No. 425, Turner '.. 133 Ulys.ses Lodge No. 435, Ulj'sses V. 414 •West Gate Lodge No. 438, Kansas City 644' Charters Restored 45, 30S, 563 Claflin Lodge No. 424— Dispensation Issued 2-5, 44 Charter Granted 133' ' Constituted 305 Colombia, Grand Lodge of. Special Report of Correspondence Committee 644
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Comity between Grand Jurisdictions .552,- 620, 647 Committee on Correspondence, Reviews See Appendix Committees, Standing— Appointed ,. 152, 426, 052 Serving 23, 276, 543 . Complete Summary of Membership 177, 451, 677 Conferring Degrees by Request 1,38, 422 Corner-stones Laid— At Arcadia, Masonic Hall 281 At Baldwin, School Building 280 At Beloit, Christian Church... 27, 96 At Caney, M. E. Church 27, 93 .\t Caney, Presbyterian Church •. 602 At Cedar Vale, Baptist Church 280 At Cedar Vale, High School 27, 92 At Chetopa, High School 281 At Colby, Public School Building 281 At Eureka, Masonic Temple 281, ,360 At Grinnell, Methodist Episcopal Church 281 At Humboldt, High School 280, 351 At Independence, Soldiers' Memorial Hall 356 At lola, Memorial Building 2.?1, 358 At Kansas City, Masonic Temple 281, 3.53 At Kingsdown, High School 27 At Leona, High School 605 At Liberal, High School .281, 355 At Lyndon, Court Hou.fle 28,- 98 At Manhattan, Masonic Temple 27, 00 At Oakley, Masonic Temple 281, 357 At Oswego; High School ' 27, 91 At Parsons, Municipal Building 279, 352 At Preston, High School 280 At Rock, School Building 280 At.Salina, Masonic Temple 281, 354 At Satanta, High School 27 At Sedan, Presbyterian Church 28, 97 AtSeldpn,High School 27, 95 At Shawnee, High School 280, 349 At Stockton, Court House 27, 94 At Sublette, Court House 28 At Topeka, Masonic Temple .' 280, .348 At Wellington, Memorial Auditorium 280, 301 Correspondence Committee, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Guatemala and Colombia ;.....' 644 Correspondence Committee, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Honduras and Panama 407 Correspondence Committee, Special Report on Grand Lodge of New Hampshire 409 Correspondence Committee, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Queensland and Ecuador 144 Correspondence, Report of Committee on !44, 407, 644 Correspondence Reviews See Appendix Council of Administration, report of 130, 618 Counties, List of Lodges by 199, 473, 703 . Credentials, Report of Committee on 5, 257, 525 Cunningham Lodge No. 427— Dispensation Issued .' 25, 45 Charter Granted '134 Constituted 306 Curry, Francis H., installed Grand .lunior Deacon ^278
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XIX. PAGE
Davis, Harvey O., appointed Lecturer Deaths, list of Decisions of Grand Masters— M.-. W.-. Ben S. Paulen M.-. W.-. John McCullagh M.-. W.-. Richard E, Bird Dedication of Masonic Temples— At El Dorado, new Lodge Room At Kansas City At Manhattan At Maple Hill At Oakley Deerfield Lodge No. 432— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Constituted Defunct Lodges, list of Defunct Lodges, regarding members of Degrees Conferred by Request Degrees Conferred, Comity between Grand Jurisdictions Delia Lodge No. 419 — Constituted D e Molay, Grand Master's Decision, 1923 Dispensations Tssued for New Lodges— Allen Lodge, a t Allen Beaumont Lodge, at Beaumont.....' B e s t o r G . B r o w n Lodge, at Wichita Burdick Lodge, at Burdick Claflin Lodge, a t Claflin Cunningham Lodge, a t Cunningham Deerfield Lodge, at Deerfield Enterprise Lodge, at Enterprise Go£f Lodge, at Goff Minneola Lodge, at Minneola Overland Park Lodge, a t Overland Park Pretty Prairie Lodge, at Pretty Prairie Hiohmond Lodge, at Richmond Rosalia Lodge, at Rosalia Turner Lodge, at Turner Ulysses Lodge, at Ulysses West Gate Lodge, at Kansas City Dispensations, Special, issued District Deputy Grand Masters— Appointed Lists of, and Districts Present a t Annual Communication Districts, Masonic, changes in District Meetings— Lodges not attending Plan for delivering Special Address at Special Address for
26, 283 .....229, 501, 731 3.5, 142 293, 421 onO, 047 350 001 281, 362 282, 359 603
;
279 413 560 207, 481, 711 316, 423, 567 138. 422 047 43 203 561 561 279 25 25 25 279 561 25 25, 279 279 25 25 279 25 279 561 26 49, 154, 6, 4S,
312, 428, 258, 312,
564 654 520 564
292, 394, 416 286 395, 621
Ecuador, Grand Lodge of, Special Report of Correspondence Conimittee :.... 145 • Edict, against Lodges acting on subjects of political legislation 548 Edict, appeals for Financial Assistance 547 Edict, removal of Godfrey Lodge No. 124 from Pawnee Station to Fariington 282 Election of Grand Officers 143, 417, 647 Election of Officers, illegal, 1921 313
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Elective Grand Officers from Organization Elkhart Lodge No. 422— Constituted Enterprise Lodge No. 437— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Exemplification of Work at Grand Lodge Exhibit "T"—Table showing receipts and disbursements for several years Expelled, list of Ir^xpenses and Revenue, estimated Ferrell, John A.— Memorial Page Portrait Report of Committee on Necrology Finance and Property, report of Committee on Fitch, Thomas G., Secretary Masonic Home Board, report of Funds, Lodge— Grand Master's Address, 1923 Gaitskill, W.'. Ben S., expression of sympathj' Gardner, Arthur M., installed Grand Senior Steward '. Godfrey Lodge No. 124, removal to Farlington Goff Lodge No. 430— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Constituted Grand Lodge Building, improvements Grand Lodge of Colombia, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodge of Ecuador, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodge of Guatemala, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodge of Honduras, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodge of Panama, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Iiodge of Queensland, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries, list of Grand Master's Address, 1922— Allen Lodge No. 335 Certificates for Transfer of Membership Conferring Degrees out of Time Corner-stones Decisions Discipline Dispensations District Deputy Grand Masters District Meetings Exemplification of the Work Foreign Relations Grand Chaplain Grand Lodge Library Grand Orator Grand Representatives Installation of Grand Junior Steward Installation of Grand Secretary and Grand Pursuivant Lecturers ". '. Iiodge Calamaties Lodges Constituted liodges Under Dispensation
193, 467, 694 44
129, 395, S8, 346, 211, 485, 58, 321,
561 643 621 698 697 575
499 496 391 147, 423, 648 103, 366, 609 292 137 278 2S2, 320 25, 45 135 307 570 644 145 644 407 407 144 212, 486, 715 36 28 30 27 35 31 26 26 30 31 28 33 34 28 26 25 25 26 33 25 25
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Masonic Home i 27 Necrology 24 Grand Master's Adiiress, 1923— Address at District Meetings 286 Appeal from Hancock Lodge No. 311 •. 293 Burlington Flood 283 Certificate for Transfer of Membership 290 Condition of the Order 278 Corner-stones 279 Decisions • 293 Dedications " 281 Discipline -. : ' 283 District Deputy Grand Masters 291 Edict, Godfrey Lodge No. 124 282 Exemplification of the Work 282 Foreign Relations 294 Grand Orator 279 Grand Representatives 279 Installation of Grand Officers 278 Lecturers • 283 Lodge Differences 293 Lodge Funds • 292 Lodges Constituted 279 Lodges not Attending District Meetings 292 Lodges Under Dispensation....: 279 Masonic Home 289 Masonic Service Association 288 Necrology 273 Physical Qualifications..,., 298 Removal of District Deputy Grand Master 283 Section 150, Grand Lodge By-Laws 294 Grand Master's Address, 1924— Announcements, appointment of Grand Orator 554 Arkansas City Flood 554 Centennial Anniversaries, Newton Lodge No. 142 and Gilead I.cdge No. 144 554 Comity between Grand .Jurisdictions 552 Decisions 550 District Deputy System 548 Edicts 5-17, 548 Installations 554 Invitation to attend Past Grand Master's Association 544 Kansas Masonic Home 548 Lodges of Sorrow 553 Masonic Home 555 Transfers of Membership and Dues, By-Law No. 170 550 Grand Officers— Elected 143, 417, 647 Elective, since organization 193, 467, 694 Installed 151, 278, 425, 554, 650 PostoflSce Addresses of 2, 254, 522 Present at Annual Communication 5, 257, 525 Grand Officers' Reports, report of Committe on 112, 374, 619 Grand Orator Appointed .' 28, 279, .V>4 Grand Pursuivant absent •• 524 Grand Representatives— Appointed and Commissioned 49, 279, 314, 564 Introduced and Welcomed o, 257, 525 Of Kansas near other Grand Lodges 214, 488, 718
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Of other Grand Lodges near Kansas 216, 490, 720 Present at Annual Communication 7, 259, 527 Grand Secretary's Certificates Issued 58, 321, 571 Grand Secretary's Report, 1922â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Annual Reports 59 Binding Volume XVIII 43 Certificates of the Regularity of Lodges 48 Charters Issued 43 Conferring Degrees out of Time 48 Contribution to Endowment Fund Masonic Home by Orient Lodge No. 51 50 Decorating Walls 54 District Deputy Grand Masters Appointed in 1921 ' 49 Estimated Revenue and Expenses 58 Exhibit " T " 88 Financial Tables 02 Grand Representatives 49 Grand Secretary's Certificates 58 Historical Registry and Abstract 43 History of Lodges 50 List of Regidar Lodges 54 Lodges Under Dispensation 44 Masonic Districts 48 Monument of R/. W,-. John W. Smith and Daniel Vanderslice 51 Official Circulars 58 Pictures for Grand Lodge Building 54 Proceedings, 1921 r 43 Railroad Fare to Grand Lodge 51 Restoration of Charters 45 Summary for 1921 61 Transcript of Trials ? 49 Warrant Account 74 Grand Secretary's Report, 1923â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Additional Picture for Grand Lodge Building 315 Amendments to Laws 318 Annual Reports 322 Arrest of Charter of Allen Lodge No. 335 320 Books of Annual Returns 320 Certificates for Transfer of Membership 317 Changes in Districts and Establishment of New Districts 312 Charters Issued 305 Conferring Degrees in less than the Lawful Time 311 Contribution to Endowment Fund, Masonic Home, by Orient Lodge No. 51 313 ' District Deputy Grand Masters appointed in 1922 312 Estimated Revenue and Expenses 321 Failed to Report Date of Last Annual Election 319 Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges 314 Grand Representatives near our Grand Lodge 314 Grand Secretary's Certificates 321 Halls Burned 320 Historical Registry and Abstract 305 History of Lodges 314 Illegal Election of Officers in December, 1921: 318 Illegal Suspension of Members 317 List of Regular Lodges 310 Lodge Records 320 Masonic Districts 311 Members of Defunct Lodges 316 Official Circular 321 Proceedings, 1922 305
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Reduced Railroad Fare to Grand 1-odge Removal of Godfrey Lodge No. 124 from Pawnee Station to Farlington R estoration of Charters Summary for 1922 Three Oldest Secretaries in Point of Service Transcript of Trials Violation in Conferring Degrees on Sunday Grand Secretary's Report, 1924— Annual Election Annual Reports Approved Forms of Blanks and Record Books Binding Proceedings, Volume X I X Books of Annual Returns Certificatas for Transfer of Membership, By-Law 170 Change in Districts Changes in District Deputy Grand Masters Charters Issued Christmas Greetings from Patmos Lodge No. 97 Conferring Degrees in less than the required time Construction of Fence, Grand Lodg" Building Copy of Charter, Quenemo Lodge No. 270 • Estimated Revenue and Expenses Fees for Certificates, By-Law No. 172 Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges Grand Rcpresentaivea near our Grand Lodge.". Grand Secretary's Certificates Halls Burned Historical Registry and Abstract History of .Lodges Improvements on Grand Lodge Building T<ist of Regular Lodges Lodges Under Dispensation Masonic Districts Members of Defunct Lodges Official Circulars Official Stenographer, Salary.... Proceedings, 1923 Purchase of Picture Receipts for Grand liodge Laws Reduced Railroad Fare to Grand Lodge Restoration of Charters Samples of Standard Forms Summary for 1923 Grand Treasurer's Report Guatemala, Grand Lodge of. Special Report, of Correspondence Committee Harding, Warren Gamaliel, Lodge of Sorrow Hart, Clinton D . , installed Grand Junior Deacon HarA-eyville Lodge No. 421— Constituted Hetzel, John H., installed Grand Marshal History of Lodges Honduras, Grand Lodge of, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Illustrations in Proceedings— Monument of R -'. W ,*. John "W. Smith and Daniel Vanderslice Oldest and Youngest Members of Masonic Home Pictures for Grand Lodge Building
316 320 308 323 315 312 311 575 576 569 559 569 567 564 564 559 566 566 571 561 575 566 564 565 571 56S 559 565 570 567 561 566 567 574 571 559 567 576 566 562 570 ..577 38, 301, 556 644 553 554 44 554 565 407
52, 53 101 oo, 56, 57, 315
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Three Oldest Secretaries in Point of Service Installation of Grand Officers Jewels Presented— M.-. W/. Ben S. Paulen M.-. W.-. John McCullagh M.-. W.-. Richard E. Bird Jones, Clarence E., installed Grand Sword Bearer Jurisprudence, Report of Committee on Jurisprudence, supplemental Report of Committee
Insert, 314 151, 278, 425, 554, 651
143 41S 64S 554 137, 419, 646 142
Keck, J a m e s M . , P / . G/. J/. W/.— Memorial Page Report of Committee on Necrology Lecompton Lodge No. 420— .Constituted Lecturers appointed Lehman, Clayton, installed Grand Senior Deacon Lehman, Sigmund, installed Grand Junior Steward ' Lewis, William A.— Appointed Grand Orator Address as Grand Orator Librarian, report of Library, additional help Lindley, E. H.— Appointed Grand Orator Oration Lodge Funds Lodge Representatives present fit Annual Communication Lodge Room, capacity of where Summons are Issued Lodges, Alphabetical List of ' Lodges and Officers. list of Lodges by Counties, list of Lodges Constituted— Bestor G. Brown Lodge No. 433, Wichita Burdick Lodge No. 429, Burdick Claflin Lodge No. 424, Clafiin Cunningham Lodge No. 427, Cunningham Deerfield Lodge No. 432, Deerfield Delia Lodge No. 419, Delia Elkhart Lodge No. 422, Elkhart '. Goff Lodge No. 430, Goff Harveyville Lodge No. 421, Harveyville Lecompton Lodge No. 420, Lecompton Minneola Lodge No. 431, Minneola Overland Park Lodge No. 436, Overland Park Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428, Pretty Prairie Richmond Lodge No. 426, Richmond Rosaha Lodge No. 434, Rosalia Selden Lodge No. 423, Selden Turner Lodge No. 425, Turner Ulysses Lodge No. 435, Ulysses Lodges defunct, list of Lodges, List of Regular Lodges, Masters and Secretaries, list of Loucks, Charles A., installed Grand Senior Deacon
227 12S
43 26, 283 554 279 279 379 99, 364, 606 35
11, 263, 294, 394, 196, 470. 178, 452, 199, 473,
554 619 292 530 416 700 67S 703
560 307 305 306 560 43 44 307 44 43 559 561 307 ' 306 560 44 306 561 207, 481, 711 567 178, 452, 678 278
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Maimed Petitioners, Standing Kegulation No. 1 repealed 299, 394, 415 March, William Frank, Grand Treasurer, report of 38, 301, 556 Masonic Districts— Changes in 48, 312, 564 List of 156, 430, 656 Masonic Halls Dedicated— At El Dorado, new Lodge Room, June 21, 1922 350 At Kansas City, March 8, 1923 601 At Manhattan, May 29, 1922 362 At Maple Hill, December 5, 1922 359 At Oakley, June 20, 1923 603 Masonic Home— Motion to eliminate reference to matters nt Home from printetl Proceedings 652 Reference to in Grand Master's Address eliminated from printed Proceedings 555 Report, of Executive Committee 616 Special Assessment for Addition to 289, 410 Masonic Home Board, report of Secretary 103, 366, 609 Masonic Home Endowment Fund— Contributions by Orient Lodge No. 51 50, 313 Masonic Service Association— Grand Master's Address concerning 288, 394, 415 Report of Council of Administration 130 Resolution 150 Masters and Secretaries, list of 178, 452, 578 McColIoch, Robert P.— Appointed Grand Orator 28 Address as Grand Orator 115 Addresses for District Meetings 395, 621 McCullagh, John— Annual Address as Grand Master 277 Bio^aphical Sketch 492 Jewel Presented _. 418 Portrait Franlispiece,; Proc, 19S3 Members of Defunct T^odges, suggested legislation 316, 423, 567 Membership, Complete Summary of 177, 451, 677 Memorial Pages 223, 497, 729 Minneola Lodge No. 431— Dispensation Issued 25, 45, 279 Charter Granted 413 Constituted 559 Minutes Approved 152, 427, 653 Museum, Relic presentai 418 Necrology, report of Committee on New Hampshire, Grand Lodge of— Grand Master's Address, 1923 Special Report, Correspondence Committee Official Circulars Issued....: Official Stenographer, Salary Opening Ceremony Orations— By W.*. Robert P. McColloch By William A. Lewis By E. H. Lindley Overland Park Lodge No. 436— Dispensation Issue<^I
126, 390, 635 294 409
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53, 321, 574 571 3, 255, 523 115 379 619
^ 279
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Charter Granted 414 Constituted 561 Panama, Grand Lodge of, Special Report of Correspondence Committee 407 Past Grand Master's Association, Invitation to attend 544 Past Grand Master's Association, proceedings 251, 519, 749 Past Grand Masters present at Annual Communication 6, 25S, 526 Past Masters present at Annual Communication 8, 260, 528 Paulen, Ben S.— Annual address as Grand Master 24 Biographical Sketch 218 Jewel Presented 143 Portrait Frontispiece, Proc, 192S Petition for Restoration or Reinstatement, Decision of Grand Master 550 Physical Qualifications 298, 394. 415 Pictures for Grand Lodge Building, illustrations of 55, 56, 57, 315 Place of Meeting 143, 418, 648 Portraits— Appointive Grand Officers 249, 517, 747 R.-. W.-. John A. Ferrell 496 M.'. W.'. Ben S. Paulon Frontispiece, Proc, 1922 M / . W.'. John McCuUagh Frontispiece, Proc, 1923 M.\ W.-. Richard E. Bird Frontispiece, Proc, 1924 Prayer at Opening of Grand I>odgc 4, 256, 524 Pretty Prairie Lodge No. 428— Dispensation Issued 25, 45 Charter Granted 134 Constituted .307 Queensland, Grand Lodge of, Special Report of Correspondence Committee Quenemo Lodge No. 270, Copy of Charter
144 561
Randall, Andrew L., introduced Recapitulation of Attendance at Annual Comm\inication 22, 275, Reinstatement, Proposed amendment to By-Law No. 128 Report of Committees— On Chartered Lodges and Lodges U. D 131, 410, On Correspondence 144, 407, On Correspondence, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Guatemala and Colombia On Correspondence, Special Report on Grand Lodge of New Hampshire On Correspondence, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Panama and Honduras On Correspondence, Special Report on Grand Lodges of Queensland and Elcuadpr On Credentials 5, 257, On Finance and Property 147,423, On Jurisprudence 137, 419, On Jurisprudence, Supplemental Report, By-Law No. 9 On Masonic Usages and Customs, Special 137, On Necrology 126, 390, On Reports of Grand Officers 112. 374, Report of Council of Administration 130, Report of Executive Committee, Masonic Home Report of Grand Secretary 42, 305, Report of Grand Treasurer 3S, 301, Report of Librarian 99, 364, Report of Secretary Masonic Home Board 103, 366, Reports of Grand OflScers, report of Committees on 112, 374,
130 542 647 638 644 644. 409 407 . 144 525 648 646, 142 415 635 610 618 616 559 556 606 609 619
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Resolutions — Masonic Service Association Towncr-Sterling Bill Restoration of Charters Restoration or Reinstatement, Petition for, decision of Grand Master Returns, Synopsis of Revenue and Expenses, estimated Richmond Lodge No. 426— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Constituted Rosalia Lodge No. 434— Dispensation Issued : Charter Granted Constituted Secretaries of Lodges, hst of Selden Lodge No. 423— Constituted Smart, Stanford M., appointed Lecturer Smith, R.-. W.-. John W.— Illustration of Monument Repairs to Monument Special Committees Appointed— On Masonic Usages and Customs Reports of Special Communications of Grand Lodge— At Beloit, laying corner-stone At Caney, laying corner-stone ." At Caney, laying corner-stone At Cedar Vale, laying corner-stone At El Dorado, dedication of lodge room At Eureka, laying corner-stone At Humboldt, laying corner-stone At Independence, lajing corner-stone : At lola. laying corner-stone At Kansas City, laying corner-stone At Kansas City, dedication of Masonic Temple At Leona, laying corner-stone At Liberal, laying corner-stone At Lyndon, laying corner-stone At Manhattan, laying corner-etone At Manhattan, dedication of Masonic Temple At Maple Hill, dedication of Masonic Temple At Oakley, laying corner-stone At Oakley, dedication of Masonic Temple At Oswego, lajnng corner-stone At Parsons, laying corner-stone At Salina, laj'ing corner-stone At Sedan, laying corner-stone At Selden, laying corner-stone At Shawnee, laying corner-stone At Stockton, laying corner-stone At Topeka, laying foundation stone At Wellington, laying corner-stone Special Dispensations Issued Standing Committees— Appointed
150 146 562 550 162, 436, 662 58, 321, 575 25, 45 134 306 • 279 414 560 178, 452, 678 44 26, 2S3 52,
53 51
126, 394 137, 415
T
96 93 602 02 350 360 351 356 358 353 601 605 355 98 90 362 359 357 603 91 352 354 97 95 349 94 348 361 26 152, 426, 652
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Serving Standing'Regulation No. 1, Maimed Petitioners Statistical Tables— Alphabeticalljst of Lodges Complete Summary Defunct Lodges Elective Grand Officers from Organization Exhibit " T " .' Expelled, list of Grand Lodges and Grand Secretaries Grand Representatives near Kansas Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges Lodges by Counties Lodges, Masters and Secretaries Suspended, list of Synopsis of Returns.., Stone, Maurice L.— Memorial Page '. :-. Report of Committee on Necrology Sub-Officers present at Annual Communication Suspended, list of Suspension of Members, illegal Synopsis of Returns
>
196, 470, 700 177. 451, 677 207, 4S1, 711 193, 467, 694 8S, 346, 698 211, 485, 697 212, 486, 715 216, 490, 720 214, 488, 718 199, 473, 703 178, 452, 678 211, 485, 697 162, 436, 662
: '.
6, 258, 211, 485, 318, 162, 436,
Towner-Sterling Bill, Resolution Transfer of Memebership, By-Law 170 Turner Lodge No. 425— Dispensation Issiied Charter Granted Constituted
225 128 525 697 422 662
146 550, 620, 646 '
Ulysses I^odge No. 435— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Constituted
25, 45 133 .306
279 414 561
Vacancy, Decision of Grand Master Vanderslice, Daniel— 1 llustrations of Monument Repairs to Monument..... Visitors Welcomed Vote of Thanks— ToTopeka To Wichita Warrant Account West Gate Lodge No. 438— Dispensation Issued Charter Granted Wilson, Albert K.— 'Committee on Correspondence, report of Committee on Correspondence, Special reports of Grand Secretary, reports of Installed Grand Secretary ' Librarian, report of Work Exemplified before Grand Lodge
23, 276, 543 299, 394, 415
550 52, 53 :.. 61 5, 130, 257, 525 152, 652 427 '.
74, 33.5, 590 561 644
144, 407, 644 144, 407, 409, 644 42, 305, 559 25 99, 364, 606 129, 395, 621